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 For Education Leaders
Have You Known a Student Who Really Wanted to go to School but Just Couldn’t? Ever Wondered Why?  When we focus on behaviour and trying to coerce the student to attend school, or on trying to correct what we perceive as faulty thinking, or we try to push them through distress without first identifying stressors and barriers and seeking to reduce them, we set students up for failure and risk worsened mental health because the source of their stress is not resolved. Whilst teaching relaxation and anxiety management skills to a student with mild or temporary stress may be effective, those experiencing chronic stress, benefit from assistance that targets the source of their stress. Read more An Estimated 50% of Students will be Home Schooled by 2050  By 2050, half of all children in Australia will be home schooled. This slightly bold forecast comes as increasing numbers of families opt for alternative education pathways due to rising concerns about traditional schooling. Why Wakakirri is the best Performing Arts Program for schools  Wakakirri isn’t just about performing - it’s about fostering student well-being. Festival Director Adam Loxley says: “Wakakirri is the perfect choice for schools looking to combine creativity, well-being, and an enriching educational experience. Get them Reading More  Reading does require effort and there are some strategies that can help people to get back in the habit of interacting with books instead of rubbish on the net. IT Workers Will Thrive in the AI Era  Many students will be looking at a career in IT, but given how quickly tech moves and the arrival of Chat Gpt and co, there is a suspicion that the AI is coming for all the jobs so what’s the point of studying IT? Film Festival Calls for Young Auteurs’ Work  Now in its second year, the Australia Youth Film Festival (AUYFF) is a free-to-enter competition dedicated to finding and empowering the next generation of Australian filmmakers and creators. 
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