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Student Guide

A real welcome

What this is, why we made it, and what we are asking of you.

4-min read·Secondary curriculum
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A real welcome

If you are reading this you are probably a teenager and you have seen a lot of "wellbeing" content that did not hit. We built this for you because we got tired of that too. The Secondary curriculum is play-based and research-backed, it works on adolescents because adolescent brains are designed for it. Movement, social connection, agency, novelty. That is the recipe.

No cringe. No participation badges. Just five lessons a week that genuinely shift how a class feels.

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How a week works

Same five lessons every week:

  • Overview, a short video to prime the week.
  • Play, an active social game.
  • Written, reflective, journal-ish.
  • Exercise, movement to reset the room.
  • Gratitude, a closing ritual that builds over time.
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How to engage without selling out who you are

You don’t have to be enthusiastic. You don’t have to volunteer. You don’t have to like it.

You do have to show up. The thing about play is that it works whether you are committed or not, it is the showing up that matters. By week three you will notice a different feel in the room. Trust the rhythm.

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About the Respectful Relationships lessons

Some weeks will cover serious things, consent, healthy relationships, knowing your trusted adults. These are part of the Respectful Relationships curriculum that every Victorian school teaches. If something in a lesson is on your mind afterwards, the right move is to talk to your teacher, your year coordinator, or any of the trusted adults your class will map out together.

Now you're ready

Your first week is waiting.

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