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For schools: further reading

Resources for teachers and school leaders – online articles and books covering a wide range of topics related to RbE: kindness, trust, gratitude, forgiveness and positive education.

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For parents: further reading

Do kids really ‘misbehave’ for attention? What’s the difference between appreciation and praise, and why does it matter? These and many other topics, specifically for parents.

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Books for children

…and let’s not forget the kids themselves! What is ‘mindfulness’? How does kindness make us strong? What is the ‘golden rule’?

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For schools: further reading

Resources for teachers and school leaders – online articles and books covering a wide range of topics related to RbE: kindness, trust, gratitude, forgiveness and positive education.

Read More »

For parents: further reading

Do kids really ‘misbehave’ for attention? What’s the difference between appreciation and praise, and why does it matter? These and many other topics, specifically for parents.

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Parents as first educators

This is a summary of a workshop held as part of the PV/DET Parent Forum in August 2019. The workshop focused on the importance of parent/school partnerships in developing children’s literacy and numeracy. Speaker –

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Endorsement: Nathan Chisholm

(Principal, Prahran High School) I have had the privilege of being close to John Hendry’s work for many years, as I’ve sought to develop positive, kind and caring cultures in the school communities that I’ve

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Endorsement: Sally Cheah-Johnson

(Assistant Principal, John Monash Science School) Over the last two years John Hendry has supported John Monash Science School in its development of Positive Education. John’s passion, leadership and willingness to provide his time and

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