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SUMMARY:Webinar: Interested in Becoming a URSTRONG School?
DESCRIPTION:Educators are invited to learn how URSTRONG Schools support the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Join Tyson Greenwood (Director) to hear his experience and insights as the Head of Wellbeing at one of the largest schools in Australia. \nTyson will share why friendship skills must be prioritised in schools and how he changed the culture at his school through URSTRONG’s Friendology 101 curriculum & whole-school friendship strategy. This session will introduce educators to the unique “langauge of friendship” used at URSTRONG Schools to support students in cultivating healthy\, feel-good friendships\, including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\nThis is an interactive session where educators will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation. This event is at 4:00pm (AEDT\, Sydney/Melbourne). Be sure to check the local time for you!  \n\n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nTIMING: This event is at 4:00pm (AEDT\, Sydney/Melbourne). Be sure to check the local time for you! \nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session will be sent after the event\, available for 14 days. 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/webinar-interested-in-becoming-a-urstrong-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221114T194500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Loreto Nedlands
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Loreto Nedlands community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages – even adults. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session\, available for only 7 days\, will be sent to the school to share at their discretion.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-loreto-nedlands/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221109T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221109T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20221011T232310Z
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at PLC Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the PLC Melbourne community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages – even adults. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session\, available for only 7 days\, will be sent to the school to share at their discretion.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-plc-melbourne/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221107T194500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220906T034433Z
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Kesser Torah College
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Kesser Torah College community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages – even adults. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session\, available for only 7 days\, will be sent to the school to share at their discretion.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-torah-kesser-college/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221103T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221103T164500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
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SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training for Catholic Education WA
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with CEWA\, this Friendology Educator Training is for 25 specially selected schools in WA! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director of URSTRONG Schools) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nIn addition to two live classes\, video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-for-catholic-education-wa/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220119T041545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T230503Z
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SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 4)
DESCRIPTION:Get training in URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy and award-winning curriculum\, Friendology 101!\nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director of URSTRONG Schools & Implementation Expert) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nThe first live class will take place on Wednesday 2 November from 4.00pm to 5.00pm (AEDT\, Sydney/Melbourne). Video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.\n\nEducators will also be invited to a final live class (Monday 28 November at 4.00pm to 5.30pm) – a special wrap-up session and an opportunity to ask questions + connect with other educators\, ensuring everyone is ready to go! \nPlease Note: Pricing is $495 per teacher from an existing URSTRONG School. If your school is not a URSTRONG School\, please join by clicking here ($795 for membership) or feel free to contact us at michael@urstrong.com or call 0450 564 107 to learn about URSTRONG School membership or group training rates.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-for-urstrong-schools-term4/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221025T094500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
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SUMMARY:Webinar for CEWA Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Catholic Education WA Social Worker Network\, Social Workers are invited to learn how URSTRONG Schools support the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. \nPresented by Tyson Greenwood (Director)\, Social Workers will hear his experience and insights as the Head of Wellbeing at one of the largest schools in Australia. \nTyson will share why friendship skills must be prioritised in schools and how he changed the culture at his school through URSTRONG’s Friendology 101 curriculum & whole-school friendship strategy. This session will introduce Social Workers to the unique “langauge of friendship” used at URSTRONG Schools to support students in cultivating healthy\, feel-good friendships\, including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\nThis is an interactive session where educators will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/webinar-for-cewa-social-workers/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220909T043450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T033128Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Villa Maria Catholic Primary School
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \nFriendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-villa-maria-catholic-primary-school/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Catholic Primary School\, 5-7 Mark St\, Hunters Hill\, NSW\, 2110\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221017T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220909T043153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T043153Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Murray Farm Public School
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \nFriendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-murray-farm-ps/
LOCATION:Murray Farm Public School\, 18 Tracey Ave\, Carlingford\, NSW\, 2118
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220831T000038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T000106Z
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SUMMARY:IPSHA Conference at Sunshine Coast Grammar School
DESCRIPTION:Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) Conference\, hosted by Sunshine Coast Grammar School!\nExplicitly teaching children how to develop healthy friendships and manage conflict in a positive way is at the heart of helping them flourish. These important social skills are the key to bullying prevention\, creating safe\, caring learning environments\, and inspiring kinder\, happier children. \nDana Kerford (Founder of URSTRONG) will share how URSTRONG Schools around the world are creating cultures of kindness through the Friendology 101 friendship skills curriculum and whole-school friendship strategy. Kathryn Wilkinson (Dean of Primary Students) will share how Sunshine Coast Grammar School is bringing URSTRONG’s unique ‘language of friendship’ to life with students\, teachers\, and parents. \nLearn more at: https://ipsha.org.au/ \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/ipsha-conference/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Grammar School\, 372 Mons Road\, Forest Glen\, QLD\, 4556\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221012T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221012T184500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220927T031103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T032222Z
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at DSC International School
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the DSC International School community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages – even adults. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session\, available for only 7 days\, will be sent to the school to share at their discretion.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-dsc-international-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220831T000815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T002959Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of Friendship at Westmount Charter School
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \nFriendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/heart-of-friendship-at-westmount-charter-school-2/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Year 3,Year 4
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220909T042644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T042441Z
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SUMMARY:PESA Australasian Wellbeing in Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join our Founder\, Dana\, for a MASTERCLASS at this year’s PESA Conference at Ravenswood School for Girls!\nRelationships are the heart of wellbeing and learning\, yet many schools do not have a whole-school friendship strategy. \nIn this presentation\, Dana Kerford will introduce educators to the science of friendship and how URSTRONG Schools around the world are creating cultures of kindness & belonging by teaching students a unique language of friendship. Educators will also hear how Ravenswood School for Girls\, a URSTRONG School\, is bringing our Friendology curriculum to life. \nDana hopes to empower educators with practical strategies to improve the social climate in their classrooms. \n\nLearn more at: https://www.pesa.edu.au/2022-australasian-wellbeing-in-education-conference/ \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/pesa-wellbeing-conference/
LOCATION:Ravenswood School\, Henry Street\, Gordon\, NSW\, 2072\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220811T021327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T022553Z
UID:122301-1663074000-1663077600@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friend-o-Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:URSTRONG Schools who have implemented the Friend-o-Leader Mentorship Model are invited to have their students attend this live class with Dana (Founder & Friendship Expert). Dana will review some of the expectations of Friend-o-Leaders and answer any questions from students and teachers. \nStudents are expected to have completed the Friend-o-Leader Training video prior to attending this session!  \nNote: Teachers\, please just register yourself and indicate how many students will be in attendance. You will receive an email with all the zoom details & it is recommended that you watch this live class as a group! Please ensure that someone is assigned to type in students’ questions during the session. \nThis session is scheduled for 1:00pm AEST (Brisbane). 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friend-o-leader-training-3/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years 5 to 8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T101500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220516T004549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T072636Z
UID:117186-1662800400-1662804900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Bute House
DESCRIPTION:If you missed registration\, here are the zoom details:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you at Language of Friendship at Bute House at 9:00am. \nAs a reminder the Zoom details are below: \n\nWhen it’s time\, Click Here to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87206537794?pwd=73k9bHyOWPAJHpdQ4cRbb6uNiOCHFm.1\nMeeting ID: 87206537794\nPassword: URSTRONG\n\nIdeally\, you and your child are in a comfortable spot watching along together. This is special\, quality time on a topic very near to their hearts! You will have the option to have your video on/off and you will be muted throughout the session. Younger children are welcome to have their favorite “fuzzy friend” (soft toy) with them to help with role-plays. \nDon’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and we’ll see you very soon! \nKindly\,\nDana\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a private workshop for members of the Bute House Preparatory School for Girls (London) community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages – even adults. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n  \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session\, available for only 7 days\, will be sent to the school to share at their discretion.\n\n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-bute-house/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220830T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220830T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220725T221600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T221600Z
UID:120983-1661882400-1661886900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Pymble Ladies' College
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Pymble Ladies’ College community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages\, and how to apply the tools to all the relationships in our lives. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session will be sent to the school leadership.\n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-pymble-ladies-college/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220531T012153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T012153Z
UID:118811-1661781600-1661785200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training at DSC International School
DESCRIPTION:This a private staff training for educators and staff at DSC International School in Hong Kong! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Head of Wellbeing) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nIn addition to two live classes\, video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-at-dsc-international-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220825T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220119T041211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T042455Z
UID:110572-1661443200-1661448600@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 3)
DESCRIPTION:Get training in URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy and award-winning curriculum\, Friendology 101!\nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Head of Wellbeing) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nThe first live class will take place on Thursday 25 August from 4.00pm to 5.30pm (AEDT\, Sydney/Melbourne). Video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.\n\nEducators will also be invited to a final live class (Thursday 15 September) – a special wrap-up session and an opportunity to ask questions + connect with other educators\, ensuring everyone is ready to go! \nPlease Note: Pricing is $495 per teacher from an existing URSTRONG School. If your school is not a URSTRONG School\, please join by clicking here ($795 for membership) or feel free to contact us at michael@urstrong.com or call 0450 564 107 to learn about URSTRONG School membership or group training rates.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-for-urstrong-schools-term3/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220819T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220726T025843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T025843Z
UID:121038-1660899600-1660921200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at PLC Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \nFriendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-plc-melbourne/
LOCATION:PLC Melbourne\, 141 Burwood Highway\, Burwood\, VIC\, 3125\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220815T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220727T044918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T044918Z
UID:121195-1660579200-1660582800@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training at Our Lady of the Way
DESCRIPTION:This a private staff training for educators and staff at Our Lady of the Way Primary School in QLD! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Head of Wellbeing) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nIn addition to two live classes\, video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-at-our-lady-of-the-way/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220809T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220531T014919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T011929Z
UID:118818-1660068000-1660073400@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Pedare
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Pedare community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! Tyson will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages. He will explain how the strategies even apply to adults and how he uses the tools in his own life. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask Tyson questions at the end of the session!
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-pedare-college-2/
LOCATION:Pedare College\, 12-30 Surrey Farm Drive\, Golden Grove\, SA\, 5125
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220531T011447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T011447Z
UID:118806-1660035600-1660057200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Queenwood
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-queenwood-2/
LOCATION:Queenwood School for Girls\, 47 Mandolong Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220808T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220725T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T221144Z
UID:120980-1659981600-1659986100@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Russell Lea Public School
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Russell Lea Public School community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages\, and how to apply the tools to all the relationships in our lives. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session! \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session will be sent to the school leadership.\n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-russell-lea-public-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220805T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20211125T234732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T010053Z
UID:110136-1659690000-1659711600@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:National Education Summit (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:Student resilience and wellbeing are essential for both academic and social development\, and are optimised by safe\, supportive and respectful learning environments. Schools share this responsibility with the whole community. \nNot only do confident and resilient children with a capacity for emotional intelligence perform better academically\, these skills can also contribute to their ability to create strong social bonds and supportive communities\, and to maintain healthy relationships and responsible lifestyles. \nThis Conference will cover the importance of wellbeing for both academic and social development together with areas of concern and strategies teachers can be equipped with to ensure positive outcomes for their students. \nJoin Dana Kerford\, Founder of URSTRONG\, at 11:45-12:45 for A Whole School Friendship Strategy: The Heart of Wellbeing  \nRelationships are the heart of wellbeing and learning\, yet many schools do not have a whole-school friendship strategy. We will introduce educators to the science of friendship and how URSTRONG Schools around the world are creating cultures of kindness & belonging by teaching students a unique language of friendship. Dana hopes to empower educators with practical strategies to improve the social climate in their classrooms. \n\nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/national-education-summit-brisbane/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Glenelg St\,\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220803T154500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220803T164500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220531T011829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T224013Z
UID:118808-1659541500-1659545100@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training at Tyndale Christian School
DESCRIPTION:This a private staff training for educators and staff at Tyndale Christian School\, Strathalbyn\, SA! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Head of Wellbeing) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nIn addition to two live classes\, video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-at-tyndale-christian-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220801T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20211028T000529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T041917Z
UID:108919-1659348000-1659355200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:International Day of Friendship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In honour of the International Day of Friendship (Saturday 30 July)\, we are hosting an online event to celebrate our outstanding URSTRONG Schools. We will be giving out awards and recognizing schools & educators who are shining the light on friendship and creating communities of kindness. \nMore details will be released closer to the event.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/urstrong-awards/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220801T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220531T011233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T011524Z
UID:118804-1659344400-1659366000@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Sunshine Coast Grammar School
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun\, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a\nFriendship Ninja!\n\nUnderpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum\, Friendology 101\, students learn our unique language\, skills\, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nPutting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle\nMean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks\n\nThrough role-play and common scenarios\, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning. \n\nFuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts\, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship\, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice\, step-by-step\, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out. \nHeart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4) \nThrough fun role-play with teddy bears\, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments\, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle\, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback. \nFriendship Fires (Years 5 & 6) \nIn this workshop\, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts\, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter\, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online)\, exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-sunshine-coast-grammar/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Grammar School\, 372 Mons Road\, Forest Glen\, QLD\, 4556\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220728T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220606T225654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T225654Z
UID:119175-1659031200-1659035700@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Sacred Heart School Mosman
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Sacred Heart School Mosman community.\nThrough interactive parent-child activities\, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy\, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including: \n\nThe 4 Friendship Facts\nThe Friend-o-Meter\nThe Friend-o-Cycle\nFriendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose\n\n\nParents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities\, videos\, and articles that are available to you and your child! \nThis session is for ALL AGES! Dana will be addressing how friendships change & evolve\, providing strategies for all ages. She will explain how the strategies even apply to adults and how she uses the tools in her own life. \nYounger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask Dana questions at the end of the session! \n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nThis session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details\, along with a reminder email the day of the event. \nA recording of the session will be sent to the school leadership.\n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-sacred-heart-school-mosman/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Years K to 6 plus parents
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220725T151500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220725T161500
DTSTAMP:20260715T030939
CREATED:20220616T045452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T045452Z
UID:119664-1658762100-1658765700@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology 101 Educator Training at Sacred Heart Catholic School
DESCRIPTION:This a private staff training for educators and staff at Sacred Heart Catholic School\, Mona Vale\, NSW!\nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Head of Wellbeing) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language\, skills\, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally. \nIn addition to two live classes\, video sessions along with follow-up activities will be assigned that focus on the following topics: \n\nThe Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nThe Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts\, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.\nFriendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum\, Friendology 101\, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online\, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.\nTransforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-101-educator-training-at-sacred-heart-catholic-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220707T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220707T130000
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SUMMARY:SU Australia Conference Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join Tyson Greenwood\, Head of Wellbeing & Director of URSTRONG Schools\, at the SU Australia Conference Expo!  \nRelationships are the heart of wellbeing and learning\, yet many schools do not have a whole-school friendship strategy. Tyson will introduce School Chaplains to the science of friendship and how URSTRONG Schools around the world are creating cultures of kindness & belonging by teaching students a unique language of friendship. Tyson hopes to empower educators with practical strategies to improve the social climate in their classrooms. He will demonstrate how the student friendly common language and easy to adapt strategies will have a lifelong impact in the lives of the students when it is embedded in schools.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/su-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Novotel Twin Waters Resort\, Maroochydore\, QLD\, 4564\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Educators only
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