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
Michael Stewart
Retired principal
Adolescence Mental Health Unit Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Culture As The Compass: Guiding Wellbeing, Behavior, Relationships and School Success