When: Tuesday 19th August 7:00pm AEST

Where: Online via Zoom

Hosted by Lucia Massaioli
Featuring Darryl Thompson, Principal of Wellington Public School and Nikki Bonus, CEO & Founder of Life Skills GO

What does it look like when wellbeing becomes a proactive, data-informed whole-school priority?

Join us for an inspiring session as Darryl shares how he is leading Wellington's transformation from reactive approaches to a deeply embedded, preventative wellbeing framework—driven by the real-time insights offered through the Life Skills GO platform.

This is the latest instalment in our Deep Dive series, which showcases how schools across Australia are using real-time wellbeing data to reshape school culture, empower teachers, and amplify student voice.

Darryl will take us inside the key decisions, strategies, and outcomes from Wellington's journey, offering practical lessons and leadership insights for schools ready to prioritise wellbeing in a meaningful, measurable way.

What You’ll Learn

Building a Culture of Prevention
Learn how Wellington Public School integrated Life Skills GO check-ins into everyday practice, making emotional wellbeing a daily habit rather than an occasional initiative. Darryl will share how he engaged his school team and aligned wellbeing with teaching practice and school values.

Real-Time Insights for Real-Time Support
Discover how access to up-to-date student data allows Wellington's staff to begin to respond promptly to emerging needs, closing the gap between noticing a concern and taking action.

Using Data for Strategic Leadership
Explore how Darryl and his leadership team use automated reports and dashboards to inform planning, identify school-wide trends, and prioritise interventions—aligning wellbeing with broader school improvement goals.

Evidence of Impact
Find out how Wellington is using wellbeing data to measure program effectiveness, track student progress, and continuously refine their approach based on what works.

Amplifying Student Voice
Hear how regular emotional check-ins empower students to express how they feel, fostering a deeper sense of belonging, connection, and agency within the school environment.

System-Level Integration
See how Life Skills GO integrates with platforms like Sentral and School Bytes, streamlining data collection and enabling comprehensive visibility across behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing—while reducing staff admin load.

Equity and Inclusion in Practice
Understand how Wellington's approach ensures that every student—from mainstream to support classes—has equitable access to timely, targeted wellbeing support.

Developing Lifelong Skills
Learn how Life Skills GO helps students build emotional regulation, resilience, and social-emotional skills that contribute to calmer classrooms and better learning outcomes.

Why This Webinar Matters

With wellbeing now at the forefront of education priorities, schools need clear, effective strategies that make a measurable difference. This webinar offers a roadmap for embedding wellbeing in ways that are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with your school’s core mission.

If you're a school leader, wellbeing coordinator or educator ready to shift from reaction to prevention, streamline your systems, and support students in real time—this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Register now to gain actionable insights from Darryl's leadership journey and discover how your school can move from insight to impact.

Register Here

ABOUT OUR EXPERTS 

Andrew Pearn - Head of Wellbeing K-12, Maronite College of the Holy Family

With over 19 years of experience in education, I have served as a teacher, middle leader, and senior executive member in both the Catholic independent sector and the Department of Education. Currently I am serving as Head of Wellbeing K-12 at Maronite College of the Holy Family. 

Throughout my career, I have led comprehensive whole-school improvement initiatives aimed at fostering positive change and enriching the learning environment of both students and staff alike. I am deeply passionate about enhancing student wellbeing and learning outcomes by creating safe, supportive, and inclusive educational settings, and believe in the power of integrating Academia, Faith, Wellbeing, and Engagement opportunities to support holistic development. Additionally, I am committed to supporting educational colleagues by way of providing strategic guidance, tools, and mentorship to help them effectively promote student growth, wellbeing, and achievement.

Ms Claudia Bou-melhem Leader of Engagement K–12, Maronite College of the Holy Family 
With over 10 years of experience in education, I’ve had the privilege of working across both curriculum and pastoral settings, which has shaped my belief in the power of holistic, student-centered education. In my current role as Leader of Engagement K–12, I focus on fostering inclusive, supportive environments where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.
 
I’m currently studying a Master’s in Educational Leadership, which is further strengthening my commitment to care-driven leadership and deepening my understanding of how schools can be places of both high achievement and genuine wellbeing. I’m passionate about ensuring that student engagement goes beyond academics—centering mental health, connection, and equity as essential parts of school culture. At my core, I believe that when we lead with care, we create the conditions for real, lasting engagement—and I’m excited to be part of the conversation on how we can shape the future of education together

Nikki Bonus is an experienced ed-tech founder and CEO of Life Skills Group, harnessing more than 20 years of deeply personal and professional experience in the development and delivery of social-emotional literacy programs for individuals, organizations, and most importantly, teachers and students. Nikki’s work has helped give voice to more than 850 schools, connecting with 20,000 teachers and 500,000 primary school children to build a continuing evidence base of what works to measure, report and implement real improvements in Social Emotional and Physical Literacy for school communities.

 
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