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Jfs Emotional Intelligence

Tips for Navigating School Life with Emotional Intelligence

19 August 2024

Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ, is a vital skill for navigating the complexities of life and work. While we…

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Jfs Communication

Mastering the Art of Communication: A Guide for School Staff

5 August 2024

Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, whether it’s with colleagues, students, parents, or other stakeholders. Yet, for many…

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Jfs Life Curveballs

Life’s Curveballs: Empowering Students to Embrace and Overcome Challenges

22 July 2024

School life isn’t all sunshine and spelling tests. From navigating the social jungle of tweens and teens to adjusting to…

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Jfs Parents

The Parent Partnership: Building Positive Relationships for Student Success

8 July 2024

Parents are the cornerstone of a child’s education, the cheerleaders in the stands, but sometimes, they can throw a metaphorical…

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Jfs Behaviour

The Tightrope Walk of School Life: Managing Diverse Behavioural Styles

24 June 2024

Ah, school life! It is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of diversity—students, parents, colleagues—each with their unique quirks…

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Jfs Disc

From the Classroom to the Library: How DISC Advanced® Can Build a Unified School

10 June 2024

Picture this: You’re leading a staff meeting, buzzing with ideas for the upcoming school fair. A teacher beside you is…

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Jfs Team Gremlins

Taming the Team Gremlins: Leading Through Negativity

27 May 2024

Negativity can be contagious. It creeps into team meetings like a bad mood cloud, sucking the energy out of the…

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Jfs Superpower

The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had: Self-Awareness and Critical Thinking for a Thriving Team

13 May 2024

Let’s face it: teamwork isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, honest disagreements or differing perspectives can arise, creating a bit…

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Jfs Teamwork

Break Down Walls, Build Up Teamwork: How a Shared Vision Can Transform Your School

29 April 2024

Have you ever noticed an “us vs. them” feeling within your school? Or have you witnessed a school staff meeting…

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Jfs Delegation

Delegation Done Right: Ditch the To-Do List Mountain

15 April 2024

Ever feel like you’re buried under a mountain of tasks, overwhelmed, and like you’re single-handedly keeping the school afloat? You…

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Jfs Conflict

The Upside of Conflict: From Clash to Collaboration

22 March 2024

Conflict. The word itself can evoke an array of emotions, from the mild irritation of a misplaced stapler to the…

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Jfs Ess Success

Building a Brighter Future: Your Guide to ESS Success

8 March 2024

For the heroes behind the scenes of every thriving school, School Business Managers (SBMs) and Education Support Staff (ESS) keep…

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