Full time Play Consultant, Author, TEDx Speaker & Podcaster. Founder of theschoolofplay.co/ & Jugar.life

Joined March 2021
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The School of Play Curriculum V2 is here for 2026! More play. More joy. More impact. Prices start from just $1,000 - because we believe well-being should be affordable for everyone. Book a discovery call today - theschoolofplay.co/
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Strong school culture is built through consistent experiences. The School of Play Curriculum helps schools deliver engaging, play-based wellbeing learning all year long while supporting educators every step of the way. πŸ“© Learn how it works: team@theschoolofplay.co
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The Next Gen Leadership Experience is a 90-minute immersive event for student leaders and emerging leaders. Students participate in activities focused on communication, collaboration, leadership confidence, teamwork, trust, and student voice. Register your students today!
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Looking to help students shape school culture every day? The Better Us Project allows them to lead wellbeing while providing educators with real-time insights to support stronger, more connected school communities. πŸ“© Start your free trial: team@theschoolofplay.co
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Reading about leadership is one thing. Experiencing it with others is something else entirely. The Next Gen Leadership Experience is a hands-on event where students collaborate with peers & explore what leadership looks like. Join us at Beaumaris Pavilion on July 29. Book now!
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The Best of Us is a Character and Cohort Development Workshop delivered through 2 parallel programs: RADIANT for girls & FORGE for boys. Done separately, it creates opportunities for students to engage openly with topics relevant to their experiences. πŸ“© team@theschoolofplay.co
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ClassBreak is back! Originally launched in 2012 to support engagement through play, it’s now relaunched with 1,000 games, 130 courses, wellbeing tools, and more. Built to save time, boost connection, and bring energy back into learning. Check it out: classbreak.app/
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In a world that keeps asking children to do more and grow up faster... play gives them something they need: Connection. Joy. Belonging. Confidence. This International Day of Play, let's remember to protect play as we protect childhood. Join us in celebrating the power of play!
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Awesome team at Keilor Views PS! Every class starts the day with 20 minutes of dedicated play, and you can feel the impact in the school's culture, connection, and wellbeing. Excited to partner with them and La Trobe University on upcoming research about the impact of play πŸŽ‰
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Fantastic morning with the Dandenong Ranges Principals Network. We explored connection, wellbeing, & leadership, sharing how The School of Play and The Better Us Project support thriving communities. It's powerful seeing principals put down the to-do list & connect as humansπŸ’–
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Great learning starts with how students arrive. The Better Us Project uses simple daily check-ins to help students feel ready, focused, and connected before learning begins. Try it free for 14 days and see the difference in your classroom: thebetterusproject.com/for-s…
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Imagine a school where wellbeing is a part of everyday life. The School of Play Well-being Curriculum is a Kindergarten to Year 12 program developed to support culture, emotional wellbeing, and relationships across the entire school. πŸ“© Enquire now: team@theschoolofplay.co
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Friday afternoon teaching feels harder? Students are running low on mental fuel. This article explores the science of cognitive fatigue and 3 strategies that boost engagement when energy is low. A quick 5-minute read for every teacher πŸŽπŸ“š Read here: classbreak.app/blog/friday-a…
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Student leaders from different schools. One shared experience. The Next Generation Leadership Experience brings an immersive morning of leadership, connection, collaboration, and student voice. πŸ“ Beaumaris Pavilion πŸ“… 29 July 2026 Register now: events.humanitix.com/next-ge…
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We had the privilege of working with 120 educators at Willandra Rise PS for a half-day staff workshop. The whole staff team is now diving into our play-based curriculum platform, & we cannot wait to watch the magic unfold throughout the year. A massive thank you to the team! πŸ’–
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New blog! Movement, memory and Monday morning magic. Students don’t just learn by sitting still. Research shows even short movement breaks improve attention, memory and focus. We break down the science a simple game you can run tomorrow. Read here: theschoolofplay.co/resources…
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A PD experience that feels refreshing and fun. In The Staff PD Well-being Workshop, staff step into a hands-on workshop to rebuild connection, strengthen relationships, and support everyday well-being in schools. πŸ“© For bookings and enquiries, contact: team@theschoolofplay.co
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Leadership grows when students experience it firsthand. The Next Gen Leadership Experience helps students build confidence, teamwork, communication, and initiative through immersive challenges and collaborative learning. Join us on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Scan the QR code πŸ“²
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A child learns confidence through opportunities to practise it. The Years 1–6 Well-being Curriculum helps students develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness, and positive relationships that support them for years to come. πŸ“© Enquire today: team@theschoolofplay.co
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The highest-performing organisations invest in relationships. The School of Play Corporate Workshops strengthen the human side of performance that positively influences work results, collaboration, and long-term culture. πŸ“© Let's start the conversation: team@theschoolofplay.co
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Leadership becomes more powerful when students experience it. Join us for an interactive leadership event focused on confidence, teamwork, communication, and connection. πŸ“ Beaumaris Pavilion πŸ“… 29 July 2026 Register now: events.humanitix.com/next-ge…
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