Staff Professional Learning Day: Creating the Conditions for Learning
In Week 4, our staff came together for a highly impactful professional learning day, “Creating the Conditions for Learning.” The focus was on how positive relationships, consistent classroom expectations, and fostering student self-regulation and self-efficacy are essential foundations for both learning and wellbeing. This aligns closely with FISO 2.0 Learning & Wellbeing, supporting our goal to enhance wellbeing, belonging, and connectedness for every student.
The day was grounded in restorative practice and explored strategies to increase student engagement, reflecting the Department of Education’s focus on positive classroom management strategies. Staff also engaged with using evidence-based frameworks to strengthen inclusive learning environments and develop tailored recommendations to meet the individual needs of students.
An effective wellbeing plan is essential for fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment. It must be responsive to the diverse needs of all students, recognising their individual strengths, challenges, and circumstances. By providing tailored strategies and supports, a comprehensive wellbeing plan ensures that every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to engage fully in their learning and personal development. This work is well underway at AHS and we look forward to sharing this with you as we move into 2026.
The second part of the day focused on bringing the Auburn High School Pillars of Wellbeing to life. Just as our subject areas explicitly teach skills and knowledge, it is equally important to teach students the skills needed to develop positive wellbeing. The AHS Pillars of Wellbeing provide a student-friendly framework to facilitate meaningful conversations, reinforce positive behaviours, and support the holistic development of our students. During the afternoon session, staff focused on creating opportunities for students to set effective goals, build resilience, and make meaningful connections between the pillars of wellbeing and their subject learning.
