Wellbeing Report 

As an educational community, we are best equipped to effectively teach our students when we are in a positive, energised state of mind. Our wellbeing translates to effective teaching and learning.

Teachers are leaving the profession at alarming rates, and so it is vitally important that we pay attention to our staff wellbeing. Teacher wellbeing can affect both student wellbeing and achievement, because “well teachers promote well students” (McCallum and Price, 2010).

Last week our entire staff took part in a professional activity day, focussing on Wellbeing at Work.

Daniela Falecki facilitated the day, mixing theory, research and practical activities to develop our understanding of how we can support ourselves and each other at work.

We looked at the various factors leading to work stress, so common in many work environments, not just education.

Wellbeing at work is more than an individual’s responsibility however, the decisions we make about our own self-care (ME) may impact how we show up in relationships (WE) and this in turn impacts the functioning of the system (US). In reverse, high demands within the system can impact relationships which in turn impacts me personally. By exploring this model, school leaders are able to be better placed to think about, discuss and plan for wellbeing in schools.

Daniela opened our minds to a variety of different ways to view these workplace stressors, offering alternative viewpoints and mindsets to challenge negative thinking. Our day finished with each of us developing our Personal Energy Action Plan (PEAP), committing to positive actions to support our wellbeing in the future.

Daniela will continue to mentor our staff later in the year, consolidating and embedding the practices introduced in our first session.

Ms Jackie Kol

Director of Wellbeing