Is Staff Wellbeing Your Responsibility?
“Is staff wellbeing really our responsibility? I can’t control how and what people react to.” These were the words of a principal dealing...
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Luke George
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Celebrate the Wins
I love sport. But let me shatter that picture you may have of me spending my weekends on the couch switching codes on the KAYO remote. I...
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Luke George
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Wellbeing for Individuals and Culture for the Collective
It is interesting what we do on rainy days. Some of us utilise the time to do those inside DIY projects or visit indoor entertainment or...
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Luke George
- Mar 18
- 2 min
The Power of Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is a crucial aspect of maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Boundaries serve as the invisible...
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Luke George
- Mar 12
- 2 min
I'm Saying Goodbye
Imagine the feeling as an educator opening your emails to find this as a subject heading? In 2015, these four words were enough to...
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Luke George
- Mar 5
- 2 min
How to Move from Busy to Balanced
Do you ever get to the end of the week and feel exhausted with no idea as to what you have achieved? Weeks just blend into to each other...
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Luke George
- Dec 4, 2023
- 2 min
Planning for LESS
It seems every educational problem requires more resources. The “Facing the Facts” report led by Dr Carmen Lawrence had 46...
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Luke George
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Not Another Committee
I was recently speaking with a principal on the phone about the work I do in Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture. She is a newly appointed...
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Luke George
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
Happy Holidays- Movement. Nature. Company.
In our family birthdays are celebrated as a festival. We have small events rather than one large gathering. This way the birthday person...
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Luke George
- Jul 31, 2023
- 1 min
How Strengths Can Unite a Team
Last week I was so grateful to be working with very talented team leaders who inspire me every time I am in their presence. The...
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Luke George
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2 min
The Learning Pit
I love returning to a “go to” book like Steven Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Effective People” or Ryan Holiday’s “The Obstacle is the...
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Luke George
- Jul 18, 2023
- 2 min
Five Steps to Improve Community Communicaiton
Education Minister Dr Tony Buti released an updated action plan, Standing Together Against Violence, with additional support and...
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Luke George
- May 8, 2023
- 2 min
A Little, Often
My garden was a mess. I let the weeds grow and the flowering plants were struggling for light. Obviously weeding is not my go to fun...
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Luke George
- May 1, 2023
- 1 min
Take Five
I received this email from an educator recently which brings home the need for you to really listen to your body and heart. “If you would...
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Luke George
- Apr 25, 2023
- 2 min
Ask This One Question Before Taking Work Home
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have...
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Luke George
- Apr 18, 2023
- 1 min
Recharged and Reflected
The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...
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Luke George
- Apr 11, 2023
- 1 min
Allocate Time for Flow
The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...
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Luke George
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Where to Find Real Value in Teaching
Recently I have heard the word “valued” bandied around during staff workshops. Unfortunately, not in a stock market way where the...
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Luke George
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
The Landmine Clearer- Values
Every Wednesday morning during summer I take my dog for a run on our local dog beach. It must be good for him as he sleeps well after it....
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Luke George
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Vale Peter Mcleod
It was 1982 and I remember the phone call with clarity. I had one decision to make that would have a great bearing on my future. It was...
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