How to break pack mentality at your school

By Adam Voigt
Community contribution / October 23, 2023

I’ve had several conversations with teachers and school leaders lately about pack or gang mentality amongst students who congregate for the perceived purpose of poor, aggressive or bullying behaviour.

They most commonly ask me what they can do to shift the gang’s behaviour. They’re disappointed when I tell them ...

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By Adam Voigt

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Adam is the director of Real Schools (realschools.com.au), and a real leader who walks the talk. His speaking offerings are filled with stories, messages, tools and hope developed from years of successful School Leadership as a principal in some of Australia’s most challenging locations. Adam is a leader & speaker who has genuinely ‘been there and done that’.

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