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Building Connection at Recess: How Canberra Schools Are Changing School Culture
Stephe sits down with Georgie MacDiarmid (Canberra Grammar), Mark Nicholson (Torrens Primary), and Mark Robson (Forrest Primary) — the teachers behind Recess for Resilience in Canberra.
They unpack how a simple walk at recess is transforming school culture, building emotional language in kids, and supporting teacher wellbeing too.
From student captains to a selectively mute student finding her voice, this episode is full of real stories about what happens when connection becomes a priority.
Timestamps:
00:00 — Welcome & Introductions
01:24 — What is Recess for Resilience?
02:32 — How it looks…
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