Take care of our children.
Take care of what they hear.
Take care of what they see.
For how the children grow, so will the shape of Aotearoa.
Dame Whina Cooper
Take care of our children.
Take care of what they hear.
Take care of what they see.
For how the children grow, so will the shape of Aotearoa.
Dame Whina Cooper
Meeting Today’s Challenges with Courage and Connection
In today’s classrooms and education system, teachers face immense challenges—rising mental health needs, growing truancy, and increasing demands with an already stretched system.
It can be challenging to build meaningful and consistent relationships – while also looking after themselves!
This workshop recognises those challenges and offers practical, experience-backed tools to help teachers to:
- (re)connect deeper with their purpose and deeply feel that love,
- structure their classrooms for deep learning,
- support the growth of resilient, emotionally well young people.
At the heart of it all is courage and authenticity. These aren’t just feel-good ideas—they’re the engine of real change. When teachers have the courage to show up fully, to connect with honesty, and to lead with presence, students respond in kind.
That’s how we grow classrooms—and futures—where young people feel seen, strong, and capable.
And when our children thrive, so does everything else.
What You’ll Learn:
Tools for Teaching with Courage and Integrity
Build Courage-Driven, Psychologically Safe Classrooms
Discover how to foster an atmosphere where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, make mistakes without fear of judgment and engage deeply.Use Play, Joy & Adventure to Spark and Accelerate Learning
Learn how bringing deep, conscious structure to your lessons creates the freedom to play—making learning dynamic and meaningful so students stay engaged and absorb more deeply.- Apply High-Performance Principles in Education
Translate proven strategies from high performance sport into the classroom to boost focus, resilience, and motivation. Foster Student Ownership & Responsibility
Equip students with the tools to take charge of their learning, build confidence, and develop maturity.Regulate Your own Energy
Understand how your own energy, mindset and emotions influence the classroom, and learn how to regulate yourself with calm, consistency, and supportive presence.Creating a Thriving Culture—Even in Tough Conditions
Practical insights into shaping a connected, high-performing classroom, even with large numbers or complex behaviours.
It takes 400 repetitions to learn through rote; it takes 10 through play. Play isn’t a luxury – it accelerates deep learning.
Led by David Galbraith
Drawing on over two decades of experience in high-performance sport and clinical psychology, David has worked alongside renowned experts like Nigel Latta and late family therapist Lyn Nicholls to develop effective ways to reach and support even the most challenging young people. Now, he brings this rich and varied experience to teachers, recognising their powerful role in shaping resilient, healthy, and thriving children.
