“Last year was my best year teaching, and I know it was no coincidence that we were launching the Pause Breathe Smile programme.”
– Pause Breathe Smile trained Primary School Teacher
Pause Breathe Smile is New Zealand’s own mindfulness in schools mind health initiative. Developed in 2013 and researched ever since, Pause Breathe Smile is rapidly gaining traction within Primary and Intermediate schools throughout the country.
Our expert facilitators train teachers who then implement the Pause Breathe Smile programme with their learners. We empower educators with the evidence-based programme and supporting resources, ensuring the knowledge and application lie in the hands of those well-suited to support tamariki. Once the formal programme has been taught to children, educators are then able to practice and revisit elements throughout the year, as and when needed.
As an educator in a New Zealand Primary or Intermediate school, you can receive FREE Pause Breathe Smile training and unlimited access to support teacher and tamariki well-being. Pause Breathe Smile is a robust wellbeing programme, taught to over 10,000 educators!
Pause Breathe Smile professional learning and development is now fully funded for all Year 0- 8 teachers nationwide. Thanks to Southern Cross, eligible schools will be able to book their whole-school training for free. Agreement to the terms and conditions is required to be eligible for funding.
