Be Challenged was delighted to have been approached by Birrong Boys High School, with the goal of developing of a series of workshops for their Year 11 students as they transitioned into their Year 12 studies. The objective of these workshops was to provide the students with a toolkit for approaching their HSC in a way which balanced well-being with a mindset for academic success.
Is your workplace doing enough in their commitment to gender equality? Meaningful change requires more than promises; it demands action.
As schools increasingly look to provide opportunities within and outside the classroom to intellectually challenge gifted students, are we forgetting to equally emphasise the value and importance of teaching the skills of communication, collaboration and peer relationships?
Today is Harmony Day and Be Challenged recognise the importance of this day and other key events such as ‘Bullying No Way’ day, and ‘RU OK’ day, it’s timely to consider the impact that carefully considered school-based initiatives can have on perceptions of belonging, well-being and engagement.
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, we must continually adapt to ensure the well-being of all employees. The introduction of new legislation across Australia has cast a vital spotlight on psychosocial hazards, recognizing their profound impact on workforce well-being.
Recently, I had the pleasure of rewatching a Ted Talk, delivered by the late Sir Ken Robinson. Inspiring as always, his presentation was based around the premise that it is vital for people to embrace a risk-taking mentality when seeking to learn, so as to gain the greatest amount of personal growth.
We know that culture is a key factor that drives employee engagement, levels of staff retention and overall satisfaction in the workplace. In the era of hybridity and quiet quitting, the development of a culture that prioritises connectedness and a sense of belonging for all employees has never been more important.
A certain amount of hypocrisy prevails when we try to influence others to think positively about their capacity for growth. There is no doubt that we mean well when we advise and guide people to be open-minded about the feedback they receive, to believe in the opportunity to learn new skills and to approach each day with positivity.
I have very fond memories of my early days in teaching. Despite the relentlessness of the marking, the challenge of the behaviour management of teenage students, getting on top of challenging content and managing co-curricular activities, a palpable sense of camaraderie prevailed.
