by Roshelle Weir As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on what went well, what could have been better, and where you want to head next. At Switch, we believe that structured reflection is the key to meaningful growth. That’s why we’ve created two simple yet powerful tools to help you finish the year strong and start the next one with clarity: our Personal SWOT Analysis template and Goal Setting template.  Why Reflective Practice Matters   Reflection

Well, the past two weeks have been non-stop, invigorating, and purposeful. Three cities, three conferences, and many thoughtful conversations about the future of student wellbeing and safety across different education systems.  From GESS Dubai, to the DSB International School – Deutsche Schule Bombay Symposium in Mumbai, and finally DIDAC INDIA in Delhi, each event offered a different lens on the same core challenge: how schools can better support student wellbeing in a rapid

Switch4Schools has received two major awards in one week: Selected for the HundrED Global Collection 2026, and Winners at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards. That’s both international applause and local high-fives for the same mission: helping students understand emotions, build resilience and re-engage with learning — without adding extra complexity to a teacher’s day.

By Phil Slade We’ve been here before.  Back in the 80s, we were warned that television would rot our brains. “Too much screen time,” they...

By Phil Slade and Roshelle Weir  Ever wondered why some mornings flow effortlessly while others feel like chaos? Neuroscience now shows...

By Roshelle Weir At Switch4Schools, we believe that innovation in education extends beyond the classroom walls—it’s about bringing the...

Breathing New Life into a Classroom Tradition  By Phil Slade Ah, circle time—those magical moments in primary classrooms where we sit...

The Neuroscience and Psychological Benefits Of Starting The Day With Clarity  By Phil Slade  We’ve all had those mornings—the bell rings,...

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It's a story that many parents and teachers know all too well. As the time to get ready for school approaches, a child becomes...

By Phil Slade The challenge of complexity, context, correlations, and data collection - and a proposed solution (Switch4Schools)

By Phil Slade and Roshelle Weir Anger is a powerful emotion that can have a significant impact on the classroom environment. Uncontrolled...

By Roshelle Weir and Phil Slade It is a popular misconception that mindfulness or breathing techniques to regulate emotions are somehow...

By Phil Slade All roses are flowers, but not all flowers are roses. The same goes for feelings and emotions. All emotions are feelings,...

By Susie Randel Kneipp, Principal at Kedron State School, published in The Queensland Principal magazine's September edition. In 2015...

It’s a situation we all know well. The people who need to hear the message are often the ones unlikely to be open to receiving the...

One of the most privileged things about being MC at a conference is that you get to see every session and meet every speaker. I have been to

In today's fast-paced and competitive academic environment, emotional intelligence (EI) has become a critical factor in determining the...

By Phil Slade and Roshelle Weir We all face some form of trauma in our lives, some sort of psychological stressor that we need to...