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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Reddam House
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.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-reddam-house/
LOCATION:Reddam House\, 70 Edgecliff Road\, Woollahra\, NSW\, 2025\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Knox Gardens 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.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-knox-gardens-primary-school/
LOCATION:Knox Gardens Primary School\, 80 Argyle Way\, Wantirna South\, VIC\, 3152\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Pymble Ladies College
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-pymble-ladies-college-4/
LOCATION:Pymble Ladies College\, Avon Road\, Pymble\, NSW\, 2073\, Australia
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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-4/
LOCATION:Queenwood School for Girls\, 47 Mandolong Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Kurunjang Secondary College
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.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-kurunjang-secondary-college/
LOCATION:Kurunjang Secondary College\, 10 Kurunjang Drive\, Kurunjang\, VIC\, 3337\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T191500
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Karrinyup Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Karrinyup Primary 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! \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-karrinyup-primary-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240206T170000
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SUMMARY:Friendology Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 1): SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Educators at URSTRONG Schools with our GOOD\, GREAT or BEST FRIENDS membership tiers are invited to attend our LIVE online introductory and wrap-up sessions!\nNOTE: This session will take place at 4:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne). Can’t attend live? No problem – we’ll send you a link to the recording. \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & 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. \nFriendology Educator Training is a blended learning model\, combining live classes with video sessions and follow-up activities. The training includes: \n\nLIVE on Zoom (Tues 6 Feb): INTRO – Tyson or Dana will kick-off training in this interactive online session. Register now to receive the zoom link!\nVideo: The Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.\nVideo: The 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.\nVideo: Friendology 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.\nVideo: Transforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan\, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.\nLIVE on Zoom (Tues 5 Mar): WRAP-UP – Tyson or Dana will get you to apply your learning to real-life scenarios and ensure you’re ready to go!\n\nNote: All training videos can be accessed under the TRAINING page when you log-in to your account. \nFor our live sessions\, we require that teachers are on individual devices with their screens on so they can engage via chat + play games! When you register to attend\, you will receive an email with the zoom link. Please forward those details onto your team! \nPlease also take a peek at the Preparing for Training with URSTRONG document. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you map out a perfect plan for your school. You’ll also see a sample schedule + template to help you lead your team on this journey. \nPlease ensure your teachers have watched the training videos prior to the wrap-up session scheduled on TUESDAY 5 MARCH at 4:00 to 5:30PM. You will receive another email with a zoom link for this session closer to the day! \n\n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friendology-educator-training-urstrong-schools/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240201T103000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Trinity College North
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.
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-trinity-college-north/
LOCATION:Trinity College Gawler\, Alexander Ave\, Evanston\, South Australia\, 5116\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Queen of Peace Parish Primary
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\n\nThank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here! 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-queen-of-peace-parish-primary/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
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UID:158629-1701878400-1701882000@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
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-4/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T161500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231108T150604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T221833Z
UID:161712-1701358200-1701360900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Webinar for Victoria Government Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join Dana Kerford (Founder of URSTRONG & named one of Australia’s Most Influential Educators)\, Tyson Greenwood (Director of URSTRONG & Wellbeing Expert)\, along with our amazing guest speaker\, Shantelle Bellingham (Project Lead\, Respectful Relationships\, DET) for this special webinar for educators at government schools across Victoria. \nEducators will learn how: \n\nURSTRONG and Respectful Relationships support the social-emotional wellbeing of children\nOur Friendology friendship skills curriculum aligns with the Respectful Relationships curriculum\nURSTRONG is an approved\, evidence-based provider on the VIC DET Schools Mental Health Fund + how to use this generous funding provided by the Victoria Government\nTo access an ANNUAL SCOPE & SEQUENCE\, designed by Dana & Shantelle\, that integrates Friendology and Respectful Relationships! 🙂 NOTE: We will review this scope & sequence with everyone and send it to all registered participants after the webinar. \n\nThis is an interactive session where educators will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation. This event is at 3:30pm (Melbourne Time).  \n\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 will be sent after the event\, available for 14 days. \nPlease make sure you register to receive the zoom details and follow-up email. Just in case\, here’s the zoom link:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83613382034?pwd=emZZZGQvSytYMHlISXRuTDgwc3gxZz09\nMeeting ID: 836 1338 2034\nPassword: URSTRONG
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/webinar-victoria-government-schools/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T194500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231010T161334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T063615Z
UID:158184-1700677800-1700682300@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools (NSW & VIC)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following school communities:\n\nWESTGARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL (Northcote\, VIC\, Australia)\n\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 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-for-urstrong-schools-nsw-vic/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231018T184751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184941Z
UID:158917-1700229600-1700233200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friend-o-Leader Training (Senior School) at Mount Lilydale Mercy College
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is a private Friend-o-Leader Training session with Future Year 10 students at Mount Lilydale Mercy College (Melbourne\, VIC)! \n\nMany of our URSTRONG Schools have successfully launched a peer mentorship model\, where older students support the younger students in their friendships at recess time. \nResearch shows that peer mentoring has positive outcomes for everyone involved. The Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools\, published by The Mentoring Resource Center & U.S. Department of Education\, identifies positive impacts for mentees including: \n\nConnectedness to school and peers\nFeelings of competency and self-efficacy\nGrades and academic achievement\nProsocial behavior and attitudes\n\nFor mentors\, there have been reported improvements in: \n\nConnectedness to school\nSelf-esteem\nEmpathy and moral reasoning\nIntrapersonal communication and conflict resolution skills\nRelationships with parents\n\nOur URSTRONG Schools who’ve already launched mentorship models consistently report that children feel more comfortable talking to another student\, rather than a teacher\, about their friendship issues. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friend-o-leader-training-senior-school-at-mount-lilydale-mercy-college/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231011T180636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T180636Z
UID:158291-1700038800-1700044200@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Westgarth 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\n\nThank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here! 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-westgarth-primary-school/
LOCATION:Westgarth Primary School\, 37-45 Brooke St\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231109T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231109T124500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231003T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T150258Z
UID:157492-1699531200-1699533900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friend-o-Leader Training for URSTRONG Schools
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 12:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne). Find out what time that is for you here! \n\nIMPORTANT NOTES:  \n\nThis session will take place on Zoom. An email will be sent with instructions and the link to the Zoom meeting. It’s important that students can see and hear Dana\, and that she can see and hear them too.\nThis event will not be recorded\, as this is an interactive session where Dana is answering questions from students.\nWhen you register\, please indicate how many students will be participating in the comments. You only need to register yourself\, not each individual student. 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friend-o-leader-training-for-urstrong-schools/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231030T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T151333Z
UID:160312-1699371000-1699374600@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology Educator Training at Harvest Christian College
DESCRIPTION:Because we are BEST FRIENDS\, this is a private staff training for educators at Harvest Christian College in SA\, Australia! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & 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. \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-educator-training-harvest-christian-college/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231101T152000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231101T162000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231018T185223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185223Z
UID:158919-1698852000-1698855600@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friend-o-Leader Training (Senior School) at Sacred Heart College
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is a private Friend-o-Leader Training session with Future Year 11 & 12 students at Sacred Heart College (Perth\, WA)! \n\nMany of our URSTRONG Schools have successfully launched a peer mentorship model\, where older students support the younger students in their friendships at recess time. \nResearch shows that peer mentoring has positive outcomes for everyone involved. The Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools\, published by The Mentoring Resource Center & U.S. Department of Education\, identifies positive impacts for mentees including: \n\nConnectedness to school and peers\nFeelings of competency and self-efficacy\nGrades and academic achievement\nProsocial behavior and attitudes\n\nFor mentors\, there have been reported improvements in: \n\nConnectedness to school\nSelf-esteem\nEmpathy and moral reasoning\nIntrapersonal communication and conflict resolution skills\nRelationships with parents\n\nOur URSTRONG Schools who’ve already launched mentorship models consistently report that children feel more comfortable talking to another student\, rather than a teacher\, about their friendship issues. \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/friend-o-leader-training-senior-school-at-sacred-heart-college/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230608T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T142715Z
UID:148637-1698413400-1698417000@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Growing & Developing Healthy Relationships Symposium (Curtin University)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tyson Greenwood\, Director of URSTRONG Schools\, for a presentation at the Healthy Relationships Symposium hosted by the RSE Project at Curtin University! \nRelationships are the heart of wellbeing and learning\, yet many schools do not have a whole-school friendship strategy. \n  \nIn this presentation\, Tyson Greenwood 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 and friendship skills curriculum. \n  \nTyson hopes to empower educators with practical strategies to improve the social climate in their classrooms. \nREGISTER HERE: https://rseproject.org.au/rse-symposium-2023-2/
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/growing-developing-healthy-relationships-symposium-curtin-university/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Bentley\, WA\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231025T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231010T144140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T144140Z
UID:158182-1698222600-1698246000@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Perth College
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-perth-college/
LOCATION:Perth College\, Queens Crescent\, Mt Lawley\, WA\, 6050\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231017T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231017T194500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230828T134256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T131809Z
UID:154884-1697567400-1697571900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools (NSW & VIC)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following school communities:\n\nMETELLA ROAD OSHC (Toongabbie\, NSW\, Australia)\nVERMONT PRIMARY SCHOOL (Vermont\, VIC\, Australia)\nST JOSEPH’S MOUNT ISA (Mount Isa\, QLD\, Australia)\nSCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL (Scone\, NSW\, Australia)\n\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 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-for-urstrong-schools-2/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231017T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231017T184500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230830T173724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T132001Z
UID:155057-1697563800-1697568300@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools (QLD)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following school communities:\n\nMETELLA ROAD OSHC (Toongabbie\, NSW\, Australia)\nVERMONT PRIMARY SCHOOL (Vermont\, VIC\, Australia)\nST JOSEPH’S MOUNT ISA (Mount Isa\, QLD\, Australia)\nSCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL (Scone\, NSW\, Australia)\n\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 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-for-urstrong-schools-qld/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231016T155000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231016T165000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20231011T160933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T160933Z
UID:158270-1697471400-1697475000@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology Educator Training at Wilderness School
DESCRIPTION:Because we are BEST FRIENDS\, this is a private staff training for educators at Wilderness School in SA\, Australia! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & 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. \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-educator-training-wilderness-school/
LOCATION:Wilderness School\, 30 Hawkers Rd\, Medindie\, SA\, 5081\, Australia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231012T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230914T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T154414Z
UID:156415-1697099400-1697122800@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Springfield Anglican College
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-springfield-anglican-college/
LOCATION:Springfield Anglican College\, 68 Springfield Greenbank Arterial\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4300\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231009T191500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230907T132424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T033639Z
UID:155667-1696874400-1696878900@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
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! \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-plc-melbourne/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231009T103000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124808
CREATED:20230906T183648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T183648Z
UID:155613-1696843800-1696847400@urstrong.wisdmlabs.net
SUMMARY:Friendology Educator Training at Vasse Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Because we are GREAT FRIENDS\, this is a private staff training for educators at Vasse Primary School in WA\, Australia! \nDana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & 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. \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-educator-training-at-vasse-primary-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124809
CREATED:20230914T154753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T154753Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Buninyong 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\n\nThank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here! 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-buninyong-primary-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124809
CREATED:20230905T193109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T193109Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Friendship at Birchip 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\n\nThank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here! 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/day-of-friendship-at-birchip-school/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T191500
DTSTAMP:20260707T124809
CREATED:20230914T162135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T144211Z
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SUMMARY:Language of Friendship at Bute House
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Bute House Preparatory School for Girls 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! \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/language-of-friendship-at-bute-house-preparatory-school-for-girls/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231003T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124809
CREATED:20230817T151720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T153252Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:URSTRONG Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T124809
CREATED:20230828T141937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T153824Z
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SUMMARY:PESA Australasian Wellbeing in Education State Conference (VIC)
DESCRIPTION:Join our Director\, TYSON\, for a MASTERCLASS at this year’s PESA Conference at Wesley College in Melbourne\, VIC!\nRelationships are the heart of wellbeing and learning\, yet many schools do not have a whole-school friendship strategy. \nIn this presentation\, Tyson Greenwood 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 Wesley College is bringing our Friendology curriculum to life from: \n\nGemma Granozio\, Head of Student Wellbeing\, Elsternwick Campus\nSabeena De Bono\, Head of Junior School\, St Kilda Road Campus\nKatie Orton\, Prep Teacher and massive URSTRONG advocate!\n\nTyson and the team at Wesley College hope to empower educators with practical strategies to improve the social climate in their classrooms. \nLearn more at: https://events.humanitix.com/pesa-wellbeing-in-education-state-conference-victoria \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://urstrong.wisdmlabs.net/event/pesa-australasian-wellbeing-in-education-state-conference-vic/
LOCATION:Wesley College\, 577 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004
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