Suggested resources, Bell Shakespeare opportunity, Student Wellbeing Hub survey, and more! No Images? Click here Dear colleagueWellbeing: What is it, and why is it so important?Agreeing on a definition of ‘wellbeing’ might not be easy but nobody would question its importance in the lives of young people, and everyone in the school community and beyond! We know wellbeing is not just about feeling happy; it is about having an ongoing sense of connectedness to others through the development of positive emotional, social, physical and intellectual health. Wellbeing and learning are intertwined, and we all have a part to play in creating and sustaining a whole-school culture of wellbeing. Student Wellbeing HubPromoting whole-school wellbeing is the key aim of the Student Wellbeing Hub, a website dedicated to supporting educators, parents and students to build safe and supportive teaching and learning communities where all students can achieve their potential. Discover great resources on health, safety and wellbeing, and explore wellbeing topics such as Healthy Minds and Bodies, Respecting Diversity and Protecting against Bullying. Suggested resourcesEarly yearsYou, me, us: Building values Middle years‘I Think…’ – Because it feels good Upper yearsNRL: Dream, believe, achieve Student Wellbeing Hub surveyA year has passed since the launch of the Student Wellbeing Hub, and we would like to hear from you! We aim to make the Hub the first port of call for educators, parents and students who want to find information, resources and advice to support the wellbeing of everyone in the school community. Our quick survey will take you just a few minutes but might make all the difference! myfuture: How your physical and mental health benefit your careerFor students to perform at their peak during this busy exam period, they need lots of energy, focus, and concentration. Getting enough sleep and keeping a good study–life balance are essential, not just for this period, but for what comes next. Find out how your physical and mental health benefit your career and browse some of the other articles on the myfuture website which will help to prepare you for the world of work. Learning Potential ResourcesGet out in the garden! Encouraging parents to garden with their children provides fresh air and therapeutic benefits – and literacy and numeracy skill-building can be incorporated too! Learning Potential Resources tells us how. Looking for suggestions for parents to build on the literacy and numeracy skills their children have learnt throughout the year? Learning Potential Resources has everyday ideas, online activities and more. Bell Shakespeare: Regional teacher mentorship 2018Supported by the Australian Government and Teachers Mutual Bank, the Regional Teacher Mentorship offers 30 teachers from regional, rural and remote Australian primary and secondary schools a fully funded, year-long mentorship with Bell Shakespeare. The mentorship includes four days of professional learning at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney, and ongoing support throughout 2018. All travel, accommodation and professional learning expenses are provided at no charge to schools. Applications close 27 November 2017. Find a range of Bell Shakespeare resources on the Scootle website. Recently publishedScootle LoungeNaNoWriMo: What it is, and how you can get involved Tips for staying smart online SCIS blogYou think you know what librarians do? Highlights of Connections 103 There's a great mix of resources in the collection this month. Elections are in the news again, and an AEC resource brings voting to the classroom. Sportsability is a series of modified games to make some popular activities more inclusive; the State Library of NSW have shared a bevy of Australian history resources with ideas for classroom use; there's a series of videos for younger students exploring the qualities of wool; and a series of posters exploring food from produce to product. Upcoming eventsConferences ESA is attending
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