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Day of Friendship for CEWA Best Friends Schools
2024-08-06 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | URSTRONG Classroom
A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a
Friendship Ninja!

Underpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum, Friendology 101, students learn our unique language, skills, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
Putting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle
Mean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks

Through role-play and common scenarios, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning.

Lil’ Friendship Ninjas (Early Years)
In this workshop, students (alongside their favourite “fuzzy friend” from home) learn how to use The Friend-o-Meter to keep their friendships in the Green-Zone. They learn that Friendship Ninjas say & do things to put out their Friendship Fires®.
Fuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice, step-by-step, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out.
Heart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback.
Friendship Fires (Years 5 & 6)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour.
Friendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives.

Friendology Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 3) *Wrap-up: Mon 2 Sept*
2024-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Educators at URSTRONG Schools with our GOOD, GREAT or BEST FRIENDS membership tiers are invited to attend our LIVE online introductory and wrap-up sessions!
NOTE: This session will take place at 4:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne). Can’t attend live? No problem – we’ll send you a link to the recording.
Dana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & Implementation Expert) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language, skills, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally.
Friendology Educator Training is a blended learning model, combining live classes with video sessions and follow-up activities. The training includes:

LIVE on Zoom (Mon 5 Aug): INTRO – Tyson or Dana will kick-off training in this interactive online session. Register now to receive the zoom link!
Video: The Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.
Video: The Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.
Video: Friendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum, Friendology 101, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.
Video: Transforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
LIVE on Zoom (Mon 2 Sept): WRAP-UP – Tyson or Dana will get you to apply your learning to real-life scenarios and ensure you’re ready to go!

Note: All training videos can be accessed under the TRAINING page when you log-in to your account.
For our live sessions, whether watching in groups or individually, we require that teachers have their screens on so they can engage via chat + play games! When you register to attend, you will receive an email with the zoom link. Please forward those details onto your team!
Please also take a peek at the Preparing for Training with URSTRONG document. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you map out a perfect plan for your school. You’ll also see a sample schedule + template to help you lead your team on this journey.
Please ensure your teachers have watched the training videos prior to the wrap-up session scheduled on MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER at 4:00 to 5:30PM. You will receive another email with a zoom link for this session closer to the day!

Day of Friendship at St Francis Xavier Ashbury
2024-08-01 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom

Day of Friendship at Sunshine Coast Grammar School
2024-07-30 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Sunshine Coast Grammar School, 372 Mons Road, Forest Glen, QLD, 4556, Australia
A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a
Friendship Ninja!

Underpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum, Friendology 101, students learn our unique language, skills, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
Putting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle
Mean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks

Through role-play and common scenarios, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning.

Fuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice, step-by-step, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out.
Heart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback.
Friendship Fires (Years 5 & 6)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour.
Friendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives.

Day of Friendship at West Leeming Primary School
2024-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | West Leeming Primary School, 50 Westall Terrace, Leeming, WA, 6149

Day of Friendship at Wilderness School
2024-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Wilderness School, 30 Hawkers Rd, Medindie, SA, 5081, Australia

Friendology Educator Training for Early Years Educators (Maroondah)
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:15 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
We’re so grateful for our partnership with the Maroondah City Council to bring our friendship skills curriculum to the Early Years Centres across Maroondah, VIC!
With over 20 URSTRONG Schools already in Maroondah, along with a very successful partnership with Eastland, we are confident about this ‘next step’ as we extend our reach to Early Years and Kindergarten Centres. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP HERE.
Dana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & Implementation Expert) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills.
Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language, skills, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally.
Friendology Educator Training is a blended learning model, combining live classes with video sessions and follow-up activities.

Day of Friendship at Flagstaff Hill Primary School
2024-07-23 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | URSTRONG Classroom

Day of Friendship at Traralgon South Primary School
2024-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Traralgon South Primary School, 13-19 Keith Morgan Drive, Traralgon South, VIC, 3844, Australia
A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a
Friendship Ninja!

Underpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum, Friendology 101, students learn our unique language, skills, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
Putting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle
Mean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks

Through role-play and common scenarios, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning.

Lil’ Friendship Ninjas (Early Years)
In this workshop, students (alongside their favourite “fuzzy friend” from home) learn how to use The Friend-o-Meter to keep their friendships in the Green-Zone. They learn that Friendship Ninjas say & do things to put out their Friendship Fires®.
Fuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice, step-by-step, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out.
Heart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback.
Friendship Fires (Years 5 & 6)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour.
Friendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives.

Thank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here!

Friendship Tips for Teens at Red Cliffs Secondary College
2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
A Day of Friendship presented by URSTRONG includes a variety of fun, interactive workshops where students learn what it means to be a
Friendship Ninja!

Underpinned by our award-winning friendship skills curriculum, Friendology 101, students learn our unique language, skills, and strategies that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy. This includes:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
Putting out Friendship Fires® using the Friend-o-Cycle
Mean-on-Purpose moments & Quick Comebacks

Through role-play and common scenarios, students put their friendship skills to the test and apply their learning.

Fuzzies and Friends (Years 1 & 2)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students learn the basics of friendship including The 4 Friendship Facts, qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they’re feeling in their friendships. Students also practice, step-by-step, how to put out Friendship Fires® by Talking-it-Out.
Heart of Friendship (Years 3 & 4)
Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students explore The 4 Friendship Facts & learn the WWW strategy to get strategic in their friendships. Using the Friend-o-Meter, they reflect on healthy (Green-Zone) and unhealthy (Red-Zone) friendships. Learning the difference between Friendship Fires & Mean-on-Purpose moments, students practise putting out Friendship Fires® by working their way around the Friend-o-Cycle, along with when & how to use a Quick Comeback.
Friendship Fires (Years 5 & 6)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. They also learn what trust & respect look like in-action & what happens when mistrust & disrespect seep into a friendship. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour.
Friendship Tips for Teens (Years 7 & 8)
In this workshop, students learn what to expect in their friendships through The 4 Friendship Facts, applying these ‘truths’ in friendship to their real-life. Using the Friend-o-Meter, students reflect on the health of their friendships & Friendship Groups. They learn how to manage conflict (in-person and online), exploring the different approaches for responding to Friendship Fires® versus Mean-on-Purpose behaviour. Students learn how to apply these friendship strategies to other relationships in their lives.

Thank you to the Department of Education in Victoria for this incredible investment in the mental health & wellbeing of our youth! Learn more about the Schools Mental Health Menu in Victoria here!

Language of Friendship at Abbotsleigh
2024-06-05 18:00 - 19:15 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Abbotsleigh school community.
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!

Day of Friendship at Abbotsleigh
2024-06-05 09:00 - 2024-06-06 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Abbotsleigh, 22 Woonona Avenue, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076, Australia

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools
2024-06-04 18:30 - 19:45 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following URSTRONG SCHOOL communities:
*St Joseph’s – Mundingburra (QLD)
*Pittwater House (NSW)
*Corpus Christi Catholic School (NSW)
*Our Lady of the Rosary (NSW)
*St Columbas Catholic School (NSW)
*Westgarth Primary School (VIC)
*Beaumont Road Public School (NSW)
*St Joseph’s Catholic Primary – Narrabeen (NSW)
*All Hallows Catholic Primary School (NSW)
*St Rose Catholic Primary School (NSW)
*Concordia College (SA)
NOTE: This session starts at 6:30 pm AEST, 6:00pm ACST… Please ensure you check for the correct time in your timezone!
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!
This session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve, providing strategies for all ages – even adults.
Younger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session!

Webinar: Interested in Becoming a URSTRONG School?
2024-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Educators are invited to learn how URSTRONG Schools support the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Join Tyson Greenwood (Director) to hear his experience and insights as the Head of Wellbeing at one of the largest schools in Australia.
Tyson will share why friendship skills must be prioritised in schools and how he changed the culture at his school through URSTRONG’s Friendology 101 curriculum & whole-school friendship strategy. This session will introduce educators to the unique “langauge of friendship” used at URSTRONG Schools to support students in cultivating healthy, feel-good friendships, including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

This is an interactive session where educators will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation. This event is at 4:00pm (AEDT, Sydney/Melbourne). Be sure to check the local time for you!

Important Notes:

TIMING: This event is at 4:00pm (AEDT, Sydney/Melbourne). Be sure to check the local time for you!
This session will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the zoom details, along with a reminder email the day of the event.
A recording of the session will be sent after the event, available for 14 days.

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG SCHOOLS (WA)
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:15 (Australia/Perth) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the following URSTRONG School communities in Western Australia:
*St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
*Emmaus Catholic Primary School
*Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Esperance
*Corpus Christi College
*Kolbe Catholic College
*Sacred Heart Primary School, Mundaring
*Karrinyup Primary School
*Mercy College
*John XXIII College
*Sacred Heart Primary School, Highgate
*Vasse Primary School
*St Dominic’s School
*Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook
*Ursula Frayne Catholic College
*St John Paul II Primary School
*Queen of Apostles School, Riverton
NOTE: The zoom link has been emailed to participants. If you are unable to find it in your inbox or for last-minute registrants, a link to join the session will show up here 15 minutes prior to the start time or CLICK HERE to view the email that was sent out to registrants!
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!
This session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve, providing strategies for all ages – even adults.
Younger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session!

NOTE: The zoom link will be emailed to participants. If you are unable to find it in your inbox, a link to join the session will show up here 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools
2024-05-22 18:30 - 19:45 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following URSTRONG SCHOOL communities:
*Camberwell Primary (VIC)
*Riverwalk Primary School (VIC)
*Unley Primary School (SA)
*Nuwarra Public School (NSW)
*St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School (SA)
*Wales Street Primary School (VIC)
*St Peter’s College (SA)
*Canterbury Primary School (VIC)
*Flagstaff Hill Primary (SA)
*St Andrew’s School (SA)
*Kesser Torah College (NSW)
*Emmaus Christian College (SA)
*Mother Teresa Catholic Primary (QLD)
*Mount Colah Public School (NSW)
*Wilderness School (SA)
NOTE: The zoom link has been emailed to participants. If you are unable to find it in your inbox or for last-minute registrants, a link to join the session will show up here 15 minutes prior to the start time or CLICK HERE to view the email that was sent out to registrants!
This session starts at 6:30 pm AEST, 6:00pm ACST… Please ensure you check for the correct time in your timezone!
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!
This session is for ALL AGES! We will be addressing how friendships change & evolve, providing strategies for all ages – even adults.
Younger children are invited to bring along a soft toy for role-playing activities and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session!

Day of Friendship at St Andrew's School
2024-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | St Andrew’s School, 22 Smith St, Walkerville, SA, 5081, Australia

Language of Friendship at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:15 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak community.
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!

Day of Friendship at St John's Heidelberg
2024-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St John’s Heidelberg, 55 Cape St, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084, Australia

Friendship Tips for Teens at Box Hill High School
2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Box Hill High School, 1180 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia

Day of Friendship at St Michael's School, Bassendean
2024-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | URSTRONG Classroom

Friendship Tips for Teens at Northern Beaches Christian School
2024-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom

Language of Friendship at Glasshouse Christian College
2024-05-08 18:30 - 19:45 (Australia/Brisbane) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Glasshouse Christian College community.
Through interactive parent-child activities, parents will learn language & strategies to support their child to create healthy, feel-good friendships. This session will review concepts taught at URSTRONG Schools through our Friendology 101 curriculum to reinforce a common “language of friendship” including:

The 4 Friendship Facts
The Friend-o-Meter
The Friend-o-Cycle
Friendship Fires vs Mean-on-Purpose

Parents will also receive access to a free URSTRONG Family membership that includes hundreds of activities, videos, and articles that are available to you and your child!

Friendology Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 2) *Wrap-up: Tues 11 June*
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Educators at URSTRONG Schools with our GOOD, GREAT or BEST FRIENDS membership tiers are invited to attend our LIVE online introductory and wrap-up sessions!
NOTE: This session will take place at 4:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne). Can’t attend live? No problem – we’ll send you a link to the recording.
Dana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & Implementation Expert) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language, skills, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally.
Friendology Educator Training is a blended learning model, combining live classes with video sessions and follow-up activities. The training includes:

LIVE on Zoom (Tues 7 May): INTRO – Tyson or Dana will kick-off training in this interactive online session. Register now to receive the zoom link!
Video: The Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.
Video: The Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.
Video: Friendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum, Friendology 101, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.
Video: Transforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
LIVE on Zoom (Tues 11 June): WRAP-UP – Tyson or Dana will get you to apply your learning to real-life scenarios and ensure you’re ready to go!

Note: All training videos can be accessed under the TRAINING page when you log-in to your account.
For our live sessions, whether watching in groups or individually, we require that teachers have their screens on so they can engage via chat + play games! When you register to attend, you will receive an email with the zoom link. Please forward those details onto your team!
Please also take a peek at the Preparing for Training with URSTRONG document. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you map out a perfect plan for your school. You’ll also see a sample schedule + template to help you lead your team on this journey.
Please ensure your teachers have watched the training videos prior to the wrap-up session scheduled on TUESDAY 11 JUNE at 4:00 to 5:30PM. You will receive another email with a zoom link for this session closer to the day!

Friendology Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools in WA (Term 2) *Wrap-up: Tues 28 May*
2024-04-30 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | URSTRONG Classroom
Educators at URSTRONG Schools in Western Australia with our GOOD, GREAT or BEST FRIENDS membership tiers are invited to attend our LIVE online introductory and wrap-up sessions!
NOTE: This session will take place at 4:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne). Can’t attend live? No problem – we’ll send you a link to the recording.
Dana Kerford (Founder & Friendship Expert) & Tyson Greenwood (Director & Implementation Expert) will share how URSTRONG Schools are enhancing the social-emotional wellbeing of children through friendship skills. Educators will learn URSTRONG’s language, skills, and strategies along with the research supporting SEL (social-emotional learning) and evidence behind URSTRONG’s impact in schools globally.
Friendology Educator Training is a blended learning model, combining live classes with video sessions and follow-up activities. The training includes:

LIVE on Zoom (Tues 30 April): INTRO – Tyson or Dana will kick-off training in this interactive online session. Register now to receive the zoom link!
Video: The Science of Friendships – exploring the science behind social-emotional wellbeing and why friendship skills must be prioritized in schools.
Video: The Language of Friendship – a detailed overview of URSTRONG’s core concepts, including the language and skills that are central to our whole-school friendship strategy.
Video: Friendology 101 – showing educators how to utilise our curriculum, Friendology 101, as a school-wide friendship framework. Educators will learn how to access the curriculum online, along with hundreds of lesson plans to enhance students’ friendship skills.
Video: Transforming into a URSTRONG School – guiding educators to craft an implementation plan, plus review the supporting documents available to URSTRONG Schools.
LIVE on Zoom (Tues 28 May): WRAP-UP – Tyson or Dana will get you to apply your learning to real-life scenarios and ensure you’re ready to go!

Note: All training videos can be accessed under the TRAINING page when you log-in to your account.
For our live sessions, whether watching in groups or individually, we require that teachers have their screens on so they can engage via chat + play games! When you register to attend, you will receive an email with the zoom link. Please forward those details onto your team!
Please also take a peek at the Preparing for Training with URSTRONG document. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you map out a perfect plan for your school. You’ll also see a sample schedule + template to help you lead your team on this journey.
Please ensure your teachers have watched the training videos prior to the wrap-up session scheduled on TUESDAY 11 JUNE at 4:00 to 5:30PM. You will receive another email with a zoom link for this session closer to the day!

Day of Friendship at Cheltenham Secondary College
2024-04-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-22 11:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom

Day of Friendship at Riverwalk Primary School
2024-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Riverwalk Primary School, 56 Timbarra Dv, Werribee, VIC, 3030

Day of Friendship at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak
2024-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Loreto Toorak, 10 Mandeville Cres, Toorak, VIC, 3142

Day of Friendship at Eltham East Primary School
2024-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Eltham East Primary School, 16 Grove St, Eltham, VIC, 3095, Australia
