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Day of Friendship at The Lakes South Morang College
2024-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Lakes South Morang College, 275 Gordons Road, South Morang, VIC, 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 (Year 7)
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!

Day of Friendship at Upwey High School
2024-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Upwey High School, 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey, VIC, 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.

Friendship Tips for Teens (Year 7)
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!

Friendology Educator Training for CEWA Schools (Term 4) *Wrap-up: Mon 25 Nov*
2024-10-21 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | URSTRONG Classroom
Presented in partnership with CEWA (Catholic Education Western Australia), educators at URSTRONG Schools who have 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 3:30pm (WA time). 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 21 Oct): 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 25 Nov): 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 as a group 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.

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG SCHOOLS (WA)
2024-10-16 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 Paul’s Catholic Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Kununurra
St Brigid’s School, Bridgetown
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School, Hocking
St Joseph’s School, Boulder
St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic School
Aranmore Catholic Primary School
St Jude’s Catholic Primary School

NOTE: THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT BY YOUR SCHOOL!
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!

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG SCHOOLS
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:45 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the following URSTRONG School communities in Australia:

Craigburn Primary School (SA, Australia)

NOTE: THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT BY YOUR SCHOOL!
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!

Friendology Educator Training for URSTRONG Schools (Term 4) *Wrap-up: Mon 11 Nov*
2024-10-14 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 14 Oct): 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 11 Nov): 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 as a group 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 11 NOVEMBER 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 Kingsville Primary School
2024-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingsville Primary School, 58 Bishop St, Yarraville, VIC, 3013, Australia

Day of Friendship at Featherbrook College
2024-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Featherbrook College, 281 Boardwalk Blvd, Point Cook, VIC, 3030, Australia

Language of Friendship at Bute House Preparatory School (London)
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:15 (Europe/London) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the BUTE HOUSE 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!
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!

Language of Friendship at Ravenswood
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:15 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
Please note: This is a private workshop for members of the Ravenswood 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!
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?
2024-09-17 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.

Friend-o-Leader Training for URSTRONG Schools
2024-09-17 11:00 - 11:45 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
URSTRONG Schools who have implemented the Friend-o-Leader Mentorship Model are invited to have their students attend this live class with Dana (Founder & Friendship Expert). Dana will review some of the expectations of Friend-o-Leaders and answer any questions from students and teachers.
Students are expected to have completed the Friend-o-Leader Training video prior to attending this session!
Note: Teachers, please just register yourself and indicate how many students will be in attendance. You will receive an email with all the zoom details & it is recommended that you watch this live class as a group! Please ensure that someone is assigned to type in students’ questions during the session.
This session is scheduled for 11:00am (Sydney/Melbourne). Find out what time that is for you here!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This session will take place on Zoom. An email will be sent with instructions and the link to the Zoom meeting. It’s important that students can see and hear Dana, and that she can see and hear them too.
This event will NOT be recorded to protect the privacy of the students, as this is an interactive session where Dana is answering questions.
When you register, please indicate how many students will be participating in the comments. You only need to register yourself, not each individual student.

Webinar for URSTRONG Schools: REFRESHER!
2024-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
*Note: This is a free session ONLY for educators at URSTRONG Schools*

Presented by Tyson Greenwood, Director of URSTRONG Schools, this webinar will be a REFRESHER for educators at URSTRONG Schools on our friendship skills curriculum and whole-school approach!

In this session, we will review our friendship strategy + implementation insights to successfully embed our language of friendship. Educators will also:

Learn what’s on the horizon for 2025!
Explore the latest-greatest resources!
Discover creative ways our URSTRONG Schools are bringing our friendship strategy to life!

This is an interactive session where educators will be invited to share their ideas, ask questions, and collaborate.

NOTE: This session will take place at 4pm AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne). A zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the event!

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG Schools (NSW, VIC, SA, QLD)
2024-08-21 18:30 - 19:45 (Australia/Sydney) | URSTRONG Classroom
PLEASE NOTE: This is a private workshop for members of the following URSTRONG SCHOOL communities:
*Magill School (SA)
*St Monica’s Primary (NSW)
*WideView Public School (NSW)
*Craigburn Primary School (SA)
*St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School (NSW)
*Clapham Primary School (SA)
*Blackwood Primary (SA)
*Bethany Christian School (SA)
NOTE: This session starts at 6:30 pm AEST, 6:00pm ACST… Please ensure you check for the correct time in your timezone! The zoom link will be emailed to participants the day prior to the event. 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!
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!

Language of Friendship for URSTRONG SCHOOLS (WA)
2024-08-20 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 Paul’s Catholic Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Kununurra
St Brigid’s School, Bridgetown
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School, Hocking
St Joseph’s School, Boulder
St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic School
Aranmore Catholic Primary School
St Jude’s Catholic Primary School

NOTE: The zoom link will be emailed to participants the day prior to the event. 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!
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.

Friendship Tips for Teens at Koonung Secondary College
2024-08-15 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Koonung Secondary College, 68 Box Hill Crescent, Mont Albert North, VIC, 3129, 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.

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 Coburg High School
2024-08-15 11:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Coburg High School, 101 Urquhart St,, Coburg, VIC, 3058, Australia

Day of Friendship for CEWA Best Friends Schools
2024-08-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 15:00, 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.

Day of Friendship at Wales Street Primary School
2024-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | URSTRONG Classroom

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
