An empowering and practical way for students and teachers to decrease bullying, foster connection, and build a culture of respect through authentic communication.

Conversations: an inspirational game is more than a board game. It’s a powerful, evidence-informed tool designed to build emotional intelligence, strengthen relationships, and teach real-world communication skills” - “essential for both student well-being and academic success.

Whether used in the classroom, at retreats, during pastoral care programs, or as part of staff professional development, Conversations opens the door to safe, meaningful dialogue that helps students and educators thrive” - “individually and as a community.

Why Conversations Matters in Education

In an era where anxiety, isolation, and disconnection are rising, teaching communication and connection is no longer optional” - “it’s essential.

Conversations supports schools in addressing:

·       Bullying, exclusion, and peer conflict

·       Lack of emotional resilience and social awareness

·       Communication breakdowns between students, staff, and families

·       Disconnection in the classroom post-COVID and in the digital age

By creating space for meaningful discussion and emotional safety, Conversations nurtures a school environment where students and teachers feel seen, heard, and valued.

Core Benefits to Students

✅ Develops essential life skills: active listening, empathy, respectful self-expression
✅ Reduces bullying by fostering emotional intelligence and compassion
✅ Enhances mental health through meaningful peer connection
✅ Builds confidence and self-awareness through guided reflection
✅ Strengthens teamwork and cooperation across diverse groups
✅ Encourages deeper conversations beyond surface-level social interaction
✅ Prepares students for leadership, relationships, and real-world challenges

Core Benefits to Teachers & Educators

✅ Supports classroom harmony and student engagement
✅ Reduces conflict and improves communication in classrooms and staff rooms
✅ Enhances curriculum delivery in English, PSHE, Wellbeing, and Leadership subjects
✅ Reinforces SEL (Social Emotional Learning) standards and wellbeing goals
✅ Provides professional development in facilitation and restorative dialogue
✅ Creates more connected and resilient teaching environments

Curriculum & Program Integration

Conversations aligns seamlessly with educational objectives across:

·       English & Communication (oral literacy, persuasive speaking, listening skills)

·       Health & Wellbeing (mental health, self-regulation, empathy)

·       Pastoral Care & Advisory Programs

·       Leadership Retreats & Transition Activities

·       Peer Support & Student Mentorship

·       Anti-bullying Campaigns and Restorative Practices

Measurable Outcomes

Teachers consistently report that students who engage with Conversations:

·       Speak more thoughtfully and confidently in class

·       Listen more attentively to peers and teachers

·       Are more inclusive and respectful in their social interactions

·       Report lower levels of stress, isolation, and interpersonal conflict

A Culture-Shift Tool for the Entire School

Conversations is not a one-time activity” - “it’s a resource that can be integrated into the fabric of school life. From professional development days to weekly advisory periods and student retreats, it provides a structured, meaningful, and safe space to explore identity, relationships, values, and purpose.

Educators who’ve used it report stronger student-staff relationships, improved behavior, and a more compassionate school culture.

What’s Included in the Conversations School Edition

·       Conversations: an inspirational game

·       Teacher’s Guide for Classroom and Group Facilitation

·       Staff Development Module for Professional Learning Days

·       Custom discussion prompts for middle school, high school, and tertiary levels

·       Support materials for retreat days, well-being weeks, and peer mentoring programs

What Educators Are Saying

"Conversations is a great activity for late adolescents in an extended timeframe such as a retreat or seminar. It builds listening skills and encourages connection around significant life moments and deeper wisdom. In a world where technology is robbing us of real communication, this offers both a hopeful method and a practical tool. It truly achieves what its name suggests” - “focused meaning-making through the art of conversation."
– Tony Haintz VSm, Assistant Principal, Damascus College, Ballarat, Australia

Let’s Build a Culture of Connection

In a world that too often divides, Conversations unites. Across classrooms, cultures, age groups, and belief systems, it invites everyone to participate, listen, and be heard.

Whether you're an administrator looking to reduce conflict, a wellbeing coordinator designing a pastoral care program, or a teacher wanting to deepen relationships in the classroom - Conversations is the bridge between intention and connection.

Contact Barry today to create a more unified, loving, and spiritually enriched school.