Newmarket State School is a 'You Can Do It' school. The You Can Do It program was developed in Australia, at the University of Melbourne, by American psychologist, Professor Michael Bernard, it has been used extensively in the US, UK, and across Australia, including many schools in and around Brisbane.
It aims to foster the social and emotional development of children, assisting them to develop to their full potential. Within a common theme of developing resilience, the program focuses on the 5 key foundations of confidence, persistence, organisation, getting along and emotional resilience.
Positive Habits of the Mind provide the 'nuts and bolts' that support these foundations. A program such as this becomes even more successful when it is embraced by as many people as possible in the student's world.