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    Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers
    Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers
    Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers
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    Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers

    By Hazel Edwards

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    Grief and Loss in Schools aims to support teachers and schools by providing discussion topics, play scripts and engaging activities to allow students to work through thoughts and feelings they may be having.


    With this book, Hazel Edwards hopes to dispel the taboo and uncomfortable feelings associated with this sub

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmba Press
    Release dateFeb 15, 2023
    ISBN9781922607454
    Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers
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    Hazel Edwards

    Author, mentor and teacher Hazel Edwards OAM has been involved with gifted education as a Tournament of Minds problem-writer and judge, mentored interesting thinkers of all ages and is intrigued by the techniques of unconventional problem-solvers. Many of her published stories deal with 'coping successfully with being different' and with real-world problem solvers. Her best-known publication is the children's picture book classic There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake (1980), along with its sequels and adaptations.

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      Grief and Loss in Schools - Hazel Edwards

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      Grief

      and Loss

      in Schools

      A RESOURCE FOR

      TEACHERS

      Second Edition

      Hazel Edwards

      Copyright © Hazel Edwards 2023

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.

      First published in 1992

      This second edition was published in 2023

      Published by Amba Press

      Melbourne, Australia

      www.ambapress.com.au

      Cover designer – Tess McCabe

      Proofreader – Megan Bryant

      ISBN: 9781922607447 (pbk)

      ISBN: 9781922607454 (ebk)

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the National Library

      of Australia.

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Hazel Edwards, OAM, is an award-winning author of books for children, teachers and adults.

      An avid reader, as a young girl, Hazel Edwards wrote her first novel in grade six, a mystery about adventurous children stuck in a mine. This passion for writing continued after working in a secondary school and lecturing at teachers’ college.

      Aged twenty-seven, Hazel published her first novel, General Store, a book based on life in a rural town. It is Hazel’s third published work that is her best known, the children’s picture book classic, There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake. This special imaginary friend has been cherished by children and parents alike and led to the dubious honour of Hazel being referred to as ‘the Hippo Lady’.

      Since its publication in 1980, the ageless There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake has been reprinted annually, evolved into a series of seven picture books, inspired a junior chapter book, classroom play scripts, a musical stage production and a short movie. The Hippopotamus books have also been translated into Mandarin, Braille and Auslan

      signing for the hearing impaired and were presented as an official Australian Government gift to the children of Princess Mary of Denmark.

      Whilst Hazel loves creating quirky, feisty characters for independent readers in her easy-to-read junior chapter books, she writes for all ages and has published over 220 books across a range of subjects and genres.

      Published titles include f2m:the boy within the first co-written, young adult novel about gender transition, picture book Stickybeak and the co-written Hijabi Girl series now performed by Larrikin Puppets.

      Hazel has collaborated with experts to publish adult non-fiction titles such as such as Difficult Personalities (translated into seven languages), and helps people craft interesting memoirs and family histories in her popular workshops based on her book Writing a Non-Boring Family History. More recently a ‘Complete Your Book in a Year’ course has been offered via Zoom.

      Awarded the Australian Antarctic Division Arts Fellowship (2001), Hazel travelled to Casey Station on the ‘Polar Bird’ ice-ship. This visit inspired a range of creative projects including the young adult eco-thriller Antarctica’s Frozen Chosen, picture book Antarctic Dad and the memoir, Antarctic Writer on Ice, as well as classroom playscripts.

      A fan of interesting and unusual locations, Hazel has been a guest writer-in-residence in communities across Australia, a visiting author to Pasir Ridge International School in Indonesia and an author ambassador to Youfu West Street International School in China.

      Passionate about literacy and creativity, Hazel has mentored gifted children and proudly held the title of Reading Ambassador for various organisations. Formerly a director on the Committee of Management of the Australian Society of Authors, Hazel was awarded an OAM for Literature in 2013. She is the patron of the Society of Women Writers (Vic) and in 2022 she was awarded the Monash University Distinguished Alumni Award for Education.

      INTRODUCTION

      We have to cope with change in our daily lives, but the shock associated with death and loss makes additional demands on our personal resources.

      Are you, your class and school prepared to deal with the unexpected loss of a student, a teacher, or a parent associated with the school?

      How can you provide support for your students after a death has occurred? It could be the death of a pet, a close friend, a relative or even a sporting hero.

      In some classrooms, death, grief, and loss are taboo subjects. Many teachers and students feel uncomfortable about such topics and often avoid them until circumstances force attention.

      This book aims to support teachers and schools when dealing with grief, loss, bereavement and a host of other feelings due to difficult change.

      Chapter 1 provides discussion on a range of topics for educators and teachers to consider for their classroom. This chapter also includes a range of templates for correspondence to help you find the right words in a difficult time.

      Chapter 2 is full of interesting and engaging activites for a range of age groups, year levels and circumstances. These activities can be easily added to lesson plans and will allow the students to work through some of the thoughts they are having.

      The heart of this book, Chapter 3, provides a range of scripts for student engagement and discussion. The presence of a script is reassuring because there is something to ‘talk around’. These scripts and stories can be used in a variety of ways and are full of discussion points and extension activities.

      While everyone finds their own way to grieve through loss, it’s important to have the support of friends and family, or someone else to talk to about the loss when needed. We hope you find a variety of ideas and activities to support your students and your school at this difficult time.

      CHAPTER 1

      RESOURCES

      Timing

      Sensitive topics require careful timing. Teachers are aware, on certain days, of the pointlessness of trying to discuss a topic such as handling grief or death. You have to choose your moment with the

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