This is strictly until the end of Term 2, 2012 only, so please ensure you make the most of these opportunities whilst it is available. This offer has been kindly made possible thanks to funding from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Office for Government School Education, Student Wellbeing Division in support of appropriate whole of school interventions which promote student health and wellbeing. Please email Selina Lucy, slucy@stride.org.au, for more information.
Stride Out Newsletter for student wellbeing professionals and teachers - Our latest edition of Stride Out for Term 1, 2012 has been distributed to subscribers and focused on the topical and hard-hitting issue of cyber-bullying. Stride Out has recently been revamped and will be released quarterly containing interesting articles and news bytes, information on teaching resources, upcoming events for your calendar and more. If you haven't yet signed up to receive your copy, don't despair! Sign up now and we will send you the most recent edition straight to your inbox. See past editions of our newsletter here.New guidelines released designed to protect teachers' reputations online - Teachers have been warned against contacting students online amid fears too many are befriending their charges on Facebook. Read more guidelines as reported in the Herald Sun...Term One student wellbeing workshops for schools are booking out fast - Term one is fast being booked out so contact us now for a chance to have Stride Foundation conduct a student wellbeing workshop at your school. It's never too early to register your interest and for the school terms to come either. This will give you more scope to reserve a preferred date so your students don't miss out. Take a look at our available student wellbeing programs including our popular Supportive Friends, Peer Support and MPower Girls workshops. If you would like to conduct the programs yourself, Professional Development is also available.Stride Foundation in the news - Stride Foundation was in The North West Star newspaper last week which covered the launch of the Sport for Life program with local Mt Isa school children. The North West Star reported "Bringing healthy living messages and important life skills to students, the Stride Foundation's Sport for Life program was launched in Mount Isa yesterday...." Read the rest of the article here.Stride seeking additional members of our Board of Directors -After a review of skills and competencies, Stride Foundation's Board of Directors has agreed to increase its number to further broaden its skill base. We are seeking to appoint two high calibre individuals with the following attributes: passion for young people; commitment to Stride’s work and values; integrity and high ethical standards; sound and independent judgement; a large network; understanding of the role of a director and/or experience as a director; and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector. If you are interested, or know someone who may be, please download the Prospective Director Brief.