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Culture as the Compass: Guiding Wellbeing, Behaviour, Relationships and School Success

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Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools
Thursday, September 3, 2026
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Eureka 3

Overview

School culture shapes every aspect of life within a school community, influencing how individuals think, feel, and interact. A strong and positive culture is built on relationships, guided by vision and values, and expressed through daily behaviours and expectations. Everyone has a role to play in creating and sustaining this culture. This workshop explores how schools can intentionally shape culture to foster wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and drive collective success. Participants will: • Examine the role of positive relationships at the heart of school culture. • Explore how vision and values guide everyday actions and interactions. • Learn strategies to strengthen connection, collaboration, and belonging. • Consider practical approaches to embed wellbeing into school life. • Identify the factors that can damage or undermine a positive school environment. • Discover how culture can be a powerful driver of learning and success.


Speaker

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Michael Stewart
Retired principal
Adolescence Mental Health Unit Sunshine Coast University Hospital

Culture As The Compass: Guiding Wellbeing, Behavior, Relationships and School Success

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