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When choosing a school for your child, what questions do you ask the Principal at the interview? But first, gratitude. 1. This is the view from my office every day. Our beautiful La Foresta gardens and Assisi-style architecture paying homage to our Franciscan tradition. How lucky am I?! 2. Most importantly, my colleagues. Yesterday, we farewelled our retirees and those commencing new ventures. There were tears and laughs. Hugs and embraces. It is clear our staff are committed to each other, the children in our care and this place. It is backed up by our PeopleBench staff data that improves every semester and exceeds the benchmark. It is backed up by our academic results that continue to thrive. Our students love our staff too! The Tell Them From Me survey shows the majority of our students are in the ‘high challenge and high support’ for Maths, English and Science. They also told us that our Learning Management System -MyMtA built on a Schoolbox platform - is their no 1 go-to for academic assistance and No 2 are the staff who volunteer their time after school at Junior and Senior Study. Our teachers pour time and attention into the systems that support our students and back it up with quality teaching and one-to-one support when they need it. So, I refer back to the question posed at the start. Do you ask about the connectedness and commitment of the staff who will teach your child? You should. It makes such a difference. And for those families with children in schools across Australia, we asked for your productive partnership. Aggressive tones in emails and phone conversations chip away at the wellbeing of school staff. The very people who are charged with the development of your young person. Go gently with an open mind and heart. Thank you, 2024, and bring on 2025! #gratitude #esteemedcolleagues #collegiality #leadership #franciscanschools

#Storiesthatmatter: Lack of role models and mentorship opportunities often make it harder for students in rural schools to navigate challenges and prepare for their futures. This is why 42 Change Makers is dedicated to creating safe spaces where adults can connect with students, share experiences, and offer guidance to help improve academic readiness, self-efficacy, and future aspirations. We are providing the support that students need to thrive. Moving forward, we're scaling up our programs to more schools by enhancing our team’s capacity to better support students, with a continued focus on improving engagement, boosting academic success, and reducing dropout rates. Learn more about 42 Change Makers here: https://lnkd.in/gbHYUyEw https://lnkd.in/gdn6Kens https://lnkd.in/d3AE9g_b https://lnkd.in/gSy5E8Xn https://lnkd.in/giYxZVxC https://lnkd.in/gZ4hsCK9 https://lnkd.in/gnrUEE3j #StudentMentorship #Education #42ChangeMakers #FutureLeaders #Empowerment #RuralEducation #StudentSuccess

Shouldn't we start it from school? Today is Children's Day🧒, a day to celebrate and reflect on the future of our #youth. As adults🧔, we often find ourselves navigating challenges and learning #skills through years of experience, workshops, and training. However, it's crucial to recognize that the foundation for these skills should ideally be laid during #school years🏫 rather than later in life .🧑🎓 15 years of #education followed by another 4 years at the tertiary level📚, it's clear that there is still a ↔️ gap in equipping #children with essential life skills. Whether in corporate settings, entrepreneurial endeavors, or as employees, adults often portray a derivative of their childhood experiences. 4 years ago, I embarked on a journey to initiate this #change at the school level, aiming to enhance children's problem-solving abilities, project management skills, and cognitive capacities.🧠 Teachings needed to be added to the #system 🔸Creativity 🔸Financial Literacy 🔸Decision Making 🔸Entrepreneurship P.S: The picture below captures a moment from a workshop conducted to nurture these fundamental skills in children. #ChildrensDay #SkillsDevelopment #FutureLeaders #Srilanka #mentalhealth

3 Seeds Mentoring Group seeks to transform the lives of disadvantaged youth through innovative, life changing experiences. Our goal is to expose them to as many different hands on experiences as possible in hopes of them connecting with a path that directly speaks to their natural ability and destiny. Our end goal is to help our students attain their life goals beyond their high school diploma and introduce each student to who they were always meant to be. #YouthEmpowerment #MentoringMatters #TransformingLives #YouthMentorship #FutureLeaders #ChangeMakers #EmpowerTheYouth #InnovativeMentoring #BuildingFutures #InspiringYouth #UnlockPotential #YouthDevelopment #PathToSuccess #MentorshipProgram #DiscoverYourDestiny #HandsOnLearning #YouthTransformation #BeyondTheDiploma #CreatingOpportunities #GuidingTheFuture #LifeChangingExperiences #EmpoweringFutures #ReachYourPotential #YouthSuccess #MentorshipJourney

#Storiesthatmatter: Lack of role models and mentorship opportunities often make it harder for students in rural schools to navigate challenges and prepare for their futures. This is why 42 Change Makers is dedicated to creating safe spaces where adults can connect with students, share experiences, and offer guidance to help improve academic readiness, self-efficacy, and future aspirations. We are providing the support that students need to thrive. Moving forward, we're scaling up our programs to more schools by enhancing our team’s capacity to better support students, with a continued focus on improving engagement, boosting academic success, and reducing dropout rates. Learn more about 42 Change Makers here: https://lnkd.in/gbHYUyEw https://lnkd.in/gdn6Kens https://lnkd.in/d3AE9g_b https://lnkd.in/gSy5E8Xn https://lnkd.in/giYxZVxC https://lnkd.in/gZ4hsCK9 https://lnkd.in/gnrUEE3j #StudentMentorship #Education #42ChangeMakers #FutureLeaders #Empowerment #RuralEducation #StudentSuccess

Education has a lifetime impact on people’s social wellbeing and future economic opportunity, and that’s why #ScotiaRISE is supporting Teach For All to expand education programs in underserved communities in Mexico and the United States. Teach For All trains classroom leaders to help their students access the education, support, and opportunity to fulfill their potential. With ScotiaRISE’s support, Enseña por México and Teach For America believe they can reach as many as 10,640 classroom leaders and 630,00 students across North America. Hear from Juan Manuel Gonzalez why this investment is a game-changer for young students. https://lnkd.in/eMR--mDq Manuel Silva Myan Marcen-Gaudaur Bailey Mullins Jacky Monterosso Pilar Torres Ospina

3 Seeds Mentoring Group seeks to transform the lives of disadvantaged youth through innovative, life changing experiences. Our goal is to expose them to as many different hands on experiences as possible in hopes of them connecting with a path that directly speaks to their natural ability and destiny. Our end goal is to help our students attain their life goals beyond their high school diploma and introduce each student to who they were always meant to be. #YouthEmpowerment #MentoringMatters #TransformingLives #YouthMentorship #FutureLeaders #ChangeMakers #EmpowerTheYouth #InnovativeMentoring #BuildingFutures #InspiringYouth #UnlockPotential #YouthDevelopment #PathToSuccess #MentorshipProgram #DiscoverYourDestiny #HandsOnLearning #YouthTransformation #BeyondTheDiploma #CreatingOpportunities #GuidingTheFuture #LifeChangingExperiences #EmpoweringFutures #ReachYourPotential #YouthSuccess #MentorshipJourney

SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The ReStory Foundation offers school support programmes, including a weekly Mathematics Club that brings in volunteers to help the more than 200 children who attend. We also have life skills programmes for each phase, a Literacy Programme and Puzzle Club for foundation phase children and a Homework Club for high schoolers. We are increasing the thinking skills component in our various programmes. These initiatives provide children with a safe space and educational tools to assist learning. Within every programme the focus is on inclusion and equality with our ‘eye2eye’ approach of seeing everyone on an equal level. We partner with numerous schools and conducted 135 school visits in 2023 alone. Many schools refer cases needing intervention directly to the ReStory Foundation, confident of our swift action. In 2023 alone we helped place over 50 children in schools, including some 11- and 12-year-olds who had never attended school before. We partner with the guardians to enable a home environment conducive to learning and recently piloted the "Attachment, Trauma, and Learning in the Child," programme with the guardians at the ReStory Foundation. Unresolved trauma is known to strain relationships, affect well-being, and inhibit learning. The programme had a tremendously positive effect on participants, many of whom reported improved relationships with their children and subsequent improvements in their children's academic work after implementing what they had learned. #together2030 #2030NOW #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs #GlobalGoals #2030agenda

🌟 Empowering the Next Generation: Future Focus Initiative Recap 🌟 "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela On November 13th, I carried out an inspiring project as part of my Millennium Fellowship program, themed Future Focus Initiative. The event was dedicated to empowering students and fostering hope for a brighter future. We visited two public secondary schools and had the privilege of hosting Mr. Adebowale Baiye, a remarkable guest speaker, who engaged the students in vital discussions. He touched on topics such as premarital sexual engagement, drug abuse, the dangers of negative peer influence, and the pursuit of academic excellence. By sharing his personal journey, Mr. Baiye was able to connect deeply with the students, encouraging them to stay focused, make their future selves proud, and honor their parents through their achievements. Adding to the inspiration, alumna from each school—who have gone on to excel in their respective fields—spoke passionately to the students. They emphasized that attending a public school does not define one’s potential or limit one's success. Their stories resonated with the students, illustrating that they, too, could rise beyond current circumstances. A heartfelt shout-out goes to my friend Sodiq "Ade" Sanusi, the coordinator of my millennium fellowship cohort Marvellous Owolanke , Jesugbemi Titilayo, an alumna of one of the schools, Shehu tijani Adebayo, Riliwan Ogunranti and other incredible volunteers who participated, pairing one-on-one with students and providing them a safe space to ask pressing questions and receive guidance. The impact of the day was undeniable. Beyond the event, it was heartening to see students reaching out for mentorship, signifying the sustainability of this initiative. Additionally, we created a platform to bridge the gap between the students and various opportunities, equipping them with resources to reach their full potential. This experience reinforced the importance of community, mentorship, and the power of shared stories in shaping the future of teenagers and youth. Here's to building more platforms that create long-lasting change! 🚀 #millenniumfellowship #project #futurefocusinitiative #empowerment #education #mentorship #communityimpact #sustainability Millennium Campus Network (MCN).

Children today face significant challenges in their learning environments like stress, anxiety, emotional struggles, and bullying, which can hinder their ability to thrive academically and socially. As these issues become more prevalent, it is evident that education must go beyond academics. Schools need to foster emotional intelligence and equip students with the social skills essential for navigating life’s challenges. This was the focus of the #ShareNet2024 panel discussion on “Well-being and Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)” where our Co-Founder and Director, Monal Jayaram, explored the pivotal role of SEL in addressing these challenges. She emphasised how a curriculum that teaches social-emotional learning (SEL) has a lasting impact on children that they retain into adulthood. She further highlighted that the responsibility of fostering social-emotional learning doesn't rest solely on the students. The onus lies equally on the adults around them — teachers, parents, neighbours, and society at large. Every interaction a student has is influenced by the emotional awareness of those in their surrounding. This is why the first step in our Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning (SEE Learning) program is the personal transformation of teachers. By doing this, they can serve as role models for students, teaching by example and helping students learn through their experiences. Saajha PiramalSchoolOfLeadership Piramal Foundation Neha Bhatia #ShareNet2024 #SocioEmotionalLearning #WellbeingofChildren #SEELearning #SOESC #PiramalFoundation #NEP2020 #ChildDevelopment #SEL