Continuing on from the work we started last year, Kerrie Sellen will visit our school on Wednesday 17th June to speak to our Year 8 students and staff about Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices is an emerging social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities.

The session will teach students about the compass of shame, affective statements, circles and formal conferences. This learning will provide our students with skills they can use at school, at home and in the community when faced with conflict. All our staff at Balaklava High School are trained in Restorative Practices and are committed to helping students view conflict in a school setting as an opportunity to foster learning and build better relationships.

Please visit this link to learn more video clip on Restorative Practice. If you have any questions about Restorative Practices please contact Michelle Pudney.