Sense of belonging research series
These case studies were originally published 26 July 2024.
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Summary
In alignment with the NSW Plan for Public Education, this research series is a part of a suite of resources focusing on uplift in students’ sense of belonging across NSW public schools.
In 2023, CESE interviewed 10 schools of varied contexts. The aim was to identify practical strategies employed by schools across NSW to foster positive student belonging. These primary and secondary schools were chosen based on their sense of belonging scores in the Tell Them From Me survey. Each focus school in this research series illustrates different approaches that could be adopted to promote students’ sense of belonging. Though these approaches have been tailored to the individual contexts of these schools, they offer insights that other schools can consider when addressing the specific wellbeing needs of their students.
This research series outlines the strategies of the following focus schools:
- Girraween High School
- Macarthur Girls High School
- Epping Public School
- The Meadows Public School
- Lambton High School and New Lambton South Public School
- Temora High School and Temora Public School
- Punchbowl Public School
- Auburn North Public School
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