These articles explore practical methods to make Relationship Based Education a reality.
Of course this includes working with our Relationship Based Education leader and facilitator John Hendry.
We provide details of a typical program that John can offer to schools.
John Hendry worked with staff at Ocean Grove Primary School in early 2022, beginning with a staff in-service day on 11 March. The school’s Principal, Scott McCumber and Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Andy McNeilly
If you’re interested in the ideas and resources on this website, you may want to take the next step and invite John Hendry to work with your school. John takes a holistic approach, working with
These panel discussions, representing the views of educators, parents and students, were held at our Annual Conference in 2019. They attempt to answer the question: How do we kindly and constructively deal with difference and
This anti-bullying policy was one of the outcomes of a Relationship Based Education program at Salisbury North Primary School in SA. (Read more about the program at Salisbury North.) The policy was “designed by the
Finding the positive Find, as parents and as students, three good things about the day and individually write them down and briefly explain what was good about them. Then share them with each other. This
Community Conferencing is a process in which a group of people meet to address a common concern. The process is most often used with a group of people affected by interpersonal conflict. Participants in a
This article by Vicki Zakrzewski, from The Blue Dot (published by UNESCO), outlines practical and positive actions for schools to model and encourage kindness and helpfulness. “Sometimes… the most powerful learning happens when students are
This article from the US Education Week website provides research evidence that relationship-focused communication between families and schools can mitigate some of the frustrations of pandemic-induced educational disruptions. We think the benefits are just as
Sometimes conversations can get out of hand—emotions run high, hurtful words are used, past mistakes brought up. However, it’s never too late to turn a conflict around. This article from Psychology Today provides six tips
These two newspaper articles explore alternative approaches to suspending students as a disciplinary measure. “Help disruptive students, don’t just suspend them” This article from The Conversation quotes extensive research that shows suspension doesn’t work in
Check out the Colour Explosion Fun Run from Australian Fundraising – it’s a Fun Run with a difference!
Our friend Mandy at Fundraising Directory has put together a list of quick and easy fundraisers that you can get underway without too much fuss: 5 cent
A Car Boot Sale can be a fun way to raise some money. Thanks to Mandy from Fundraising Directory for these tips: Make certain you have
How about running a ‘baby photos of the staff’ competition for your school? Entry can be a gold coin and the baby photos of the
Looking for an alternative to lolly fundraisers? Ecostore offers “Good Soap for a Good Cause” – a convenient fundraiser with plant-based soaps instead of sweets.
2020 has been another busy year for Parents Victoria. We wanted to bring you a snapshot of our achievements for the year. Major Events Parents
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