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In a thought-provoking piece, Kylie McCullah, Principal of Loreto College, Marryatville argues why the focus in education should shift from resilience to strength. Discover how embracing students' inherent strengths can transform educational outcomes. https://hubs.la/Q02KV58S0 #EducationInsight #StrengthBasedApproach #EducationLeadership #Education

Today’s #ControversialOpinion: A-level results don’t matter 😳 Obviously, I’m exaggerating (only a little). But it was true for me. At school, I was a high achiever. I joined every club, entered every competition, and did pretty well for myself. But when I was completing my A-levels, this completely changed. I didn't attend classes, didn't complete coursework, and in the end dropped out of one of my A-levels. I was unwell, unhappy, and unwilling to change. This hugely affected my college journey, but also my personal growth journey. I’ve never shied away from talking about mental health, and in my college years, I was at an ATL.  I finished college with my mental health in the bin, and 2 out of 3 A-levels - miles away from getting into the Russell Group unis I had offers from. And, my college wanted me to go back and do my History A-level that I had dropped (no thank you) 🙅♀️ But, I did what I could with what I had. I decided not to go back to college, and instead, went through clearing and got a place on a course at Leicester College and De Montfort University. It wasn’t the Russell Group uni experience that my teachers had pushed us all to reach for, but it was something, and it was mine. University was a struggle in itself, and I wasn’t better overnight. But realising that my A-levels, or which Uni I went to, didn’t matter in the end, or define me as a person, helped hugely. It also helped that my lecturers were incredible (a huge thank you to Nick especially) Now, I’m working a job I love in a company that supports and values me, and in a position to grow not only myself but a team alongside me. And I can’t remember the last time someone asked me for my A-level grades. I wish I could tell 17-year-old me that none of it mattered and tell 19-year-old me that it was going to work out just fine 💘 So to all the students getting their results today, they do not define you as a person, or determine the path you’re going to take - you’re going to do amazing regardless🌟 (Here's a picture of me during my A-levels that looks absolutely nothing like me) #ALevelResults

As a parent, watching your child step into the world of college is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s a major milestone that marks the beginning of their journey toward independence and growth. But this transition can be challenging, and your support is crucial in helping them navigate this new chapter. As y'all are preparing for move-in, keep these things in mind: 🔹Mindset Preparation: Encourage your child to approach college with an adaptive and resilient mindset. 🔹Emotional Readiness: Help your child understand the mixture of feelings that come with being in a new environment are normal and encourage them to prioritize self-care and reach out for support when needed. 🔹Independent Living Skills: College is a time for your child to master essential life skills which will serve them well both in college and beyond. As parents, your role in this transition is invaluable. By guiding your child to develop a resilient mindset, prepare emotionally, and develop independent living skills, you are setting them up for a successful college experience. For more detailed strategies on how to support your child during this transition, check out my latest blog post. (https://bit.ly/3WQrsCZ) #CollegeSuccess #Parenting #TransitionToCollege #StudentSupport #GrowthMindset #IndependentLiving

In the hustle and bustle of university life, did you know that around 8 out of 10 students feel super stressed about their workload at some point? It's like having a ton of things to do all at once, and it can feel pretty overwhelming. From exams to tons of assignments, it can seem like there's no end in sight.     But guess what? You're not alone in feeling this way. It's perfectly normal! The important thing is to know that there are ways to cope. Don't be afraid to ask your friends, teachers or anyone you trust for help. Taking care of yourself is also important. Remember to take breaks, relax and take things one step at a time.     #universitylife #assignments #examination #stressed #overwhelming #relaxation #selfcare #pickauni #students  

Top 5 Ways Going Back to School Can Improve Your Life

How you and your child approach this time of year can significantly influence not only the next nine months but the years that follow. I’m not trying to sound dramatic—it’s simply the reality. If last school year felt like you were constantly putting out fires, now is the time to shift gears and plan ahead. Most problems can be avoided by speaking less and listening more—not just to their words, but to their body language. Often, what they don’t say is what you should pay attention to the most. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gpJgZUsh #highschool #college #planningcollege #planninghighschool #teens #teenstalk #parenting

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” - possibly Albert Einstein The bell curve of society ranks us from birth. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Even before a child is born we get charts to see how the growth is against normal. After birth, nothing quite feeds the anxiety of a new parent than the child being 'oh below average' for height or weight or ability at key development milestones . Then we enter the school system. ATAR, HSC, NAPLAN, Selective School Tests, SATs, EYFS, JEE, NEET- whatever we call them all over the world - the question is always looming - 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩? Then we enter the work system. How we measure up looms in our minds. Already immersed in a culture of comparison - through design - we aren't really to blame to be mentally taking score. Falling into the trap and forgetting that: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆. And so it goes on. Unless. We wake up and deliberately stop. 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲. And start seeing ourselves for what we are capable of. Embrace our uniqueness. And start making space for everyone's unique ability and give people the platform to make their magic shine. #redesignwork #futureofwork It's the start of the new school year in Australia and New Zealand. Shiny black shoes - blinding white socks - cute little faces stepping into the system. Unless we stop and remember to not place all the importance to the scoring, the measuring, and remove our own anxiety around measuring up and freaking out about whether our kids do.... ...we will never see our or their individual genius. Good luck to fellow working parents for the new school year! May you sustain their magic, and remember yours. #backtoschool #workingparent

https://lnkd.in/dv2Wxy86 Welcome to our guide on maintaining focus in school, inspired by the experiences of Jake and Sarah. Their unique journeys offer valuable insights into overcoming common student challenges in focus and learning. Sarah and Jake have learned that maintaining focus in middle school and high school becomes more intuitive when future aspirations are clearer in […]

Extending your deadlines: coursework Extensions! A shout out to my students as they work their way through their final submissions. I'm at it again - working on my next coursework right up until the last moment (due in later today - and yes this post is absolutely the procrastination opportunity that it appears), and in fact already past what was the initial last moment as I had to ask for an extension! Life got in the way, and I needed to prioritise other things, and most importantly myself in all of this. As a student I never asked for an extension, I took pride in 'just getting on with it' no matter what was happening in life around me, which included having a job to pay our mortgage, 2 young children in the house, helping out on my parents farm when needed and at points ailing grandparents that I helped to nurse so they could stay at home. How much I wish I could have spoken to older me to get the perspective that I so desperately needed at those points where I put myself under a massive amount of pressure. A perspective that now understands the importance of looking after yourself, body, mind and soul. I know from talking with students, and as I also felt all of those years ago, that there was some sort of admission of defeat/failure, or a sense of 'letting people down' if you asked for an extension. Now I'm practicing the advice I give to my own students, these mechanisms are in place to help you, to support you through what can be an already stressful journey, and when life gets in the way we are here, we have your back, and we would rather support you with an extension than see you put yourself through the pressures that I know I have done to myself at times and I have most certainly seen in my own student population. So if you are struggling, talk to your course leader/head of year/our excellent support services team here at the university, we all understand that life gets in the way and we are here to support you to achieve the best you can, whilst staying intact until the end, and for you all one student to another - a massive good luck, and a shout out to Susan MacLennan for your understanding and support in giving me this extension. Now back to the grind!! #worklifebalance #mentalhealthmatters #supportingourstudents

Here is a message to my Libertyville High School students who graduated last week. If there is one piece of lifelong advice I would give all of you, it would be, don’t worry. 85% of what you worry about never even happens, yet your mind will build worry into anxiety and even depression. Avoid anything and anyone that fills your mind with negativity and worry. Oh yes, Avoid spending money you don’t have. Credit debt is a disaster you can avoid. So don’t go shopping. Instead, take a walk, go to the beach, ride a bike, and enjoy the free natural world around you 🙂 Also, if you’re happy, avoid trying to fit in or changing who you are. Instead, find happiness in positive people who are kind, loving, and like-minded. Finally, if you are ever feeling lost or hopeless, reach out. I will do what I can to help you. #education #graduation #care #mentalhealth #lifelonglearning #teaching #mentor