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Sooo I’m not sure if you’re aware, but I LOVE reading. It’s how I escape, how I learn about myself and the world (and my place in the world) and …
Oz Lit Teacher is a movement of sorts- it’s about sharing good quality mentor texts to help Australian teachers teach reading and writing. The whole concept of Oz Lit Teacher …
Since the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) declared that schools are required to implement a new role titled “Learning Specialists,” many questions have been raised in schools about what this …
I recently completed a 50km ultramarathon in Australia’s stunning Blue Mountains. With 2400 metres of ascent and descent and over 8130 stairs on the course, it was no easy feat! …
We recently booked our youngest cavoodle, Lola, into dog school to help her learn some manners (being cute isn’t enough in this world!). Before Lola could attend any classes however, …
There’s a cost effective and simple strategy, implementable by all levels of leadership, in schools of every size that will help build a strong positive school culture in your …
I have always been a passionate advocate for ‘getting out of the way’ of the students. That is, releasing control and allowing and encouraging students to THINK and WONDER. My …
Over the last 2 days I was fortunate enough to attend the Asia Education Foundation’s (AEF) National Conference in Melbourne. Along with close to 500 other educators from around Australia …