At the conclusion of six years of learning the skills to get happier, level six students work together in teams to help make the school a happier place.

It is always inspiring to see the many positive projects that the teams develop.

This year, we have seen diverse projects such as:

creating inspirational pot plants for all teachers,

developing a BMX/ mountain bike track,

planning, organising and conducting a school disco with lots of games and fun for younger students,

creating an origami lunchtime club,

and introducing, purchasing, and teaching pickle ball to students.

A special thanks to the students and their teachers who continue to make the world a happier place!

The original director of research for the Get Happier School spent a day visiting at a Get Happier school in Australia. Mr Bradley Smith, musician, author, and director of the recovery centre at Loyola Marymount University in LA, was deeply impressed with how this school had adopted a program designed to prepare children for a responsible and mentally healthy  life.

’Prevention of mental ill health conditions is the most important task facing us today, and it is truly inspiring  to visit a school that gives children the tools to manage the challenges of life effectively’ he said.

Mr Smith spent some time talking to teachers and groups of students, as well as helping teach level two students a song from the new Get Happier music album.

It was a privilege to launch the new album, \’Songs for Travelling on the Open Roads\’ at the recent Glasser Australia conference on the Gold Coast. Bradley Smith, musician, author and founder of the recovery centre at Loyola Marymount University in LA launched the album  with a little help from some friends. A big thank you to everyone at the conference, and the many people who loved the introduction to these special songs.

Congratulations to a school that is so committed to the well-being of its staff and students! Having seen firsthand how effective the program can be in another school, the Kurrajong School will be begin to implement the program from the commencement of 2025.

Kurrajong Village is located in the upper reaches of the Hawkesbury River and the school is a key part of this dynamic community. The beautiful Waratah flower, the floral emblem of New South Wales is featured in the schools logo.

Diane Rivera and her team at Canon Exploratory School are the latest school to get their hands on the Get Happier Curriculum. Congratulations to a school that is committed to helping their students develop the skills for life long learning, and the skills for living their best life! We look forward to seeing the results of the creativity of teachers and students  🙂