07 February 2020
Pace Yourself
“I’m already a bit tired, but I’m loving it. There’s so much to do and so many things going on.”
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23 January 2020
The Impact of Bushfires on Student and Community Wellbeing
The unprecedented and devastating fires across many parts of Australia have caused untold grief and loss and will continue to have long-lasting traumatic effects on those directly and indirectly in...
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21 January 2020
Some thoughts on preparing for the new school year – mostly for the students
There are still a few days left before the 2020 school year commences. Enjoy them! It is almost impossible to avoid the “Back to School” TV advertisements carefully placed during endless January s...
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29 November 2019
The Rites of Passage
The experiences of a rite of passage might change from time to time, but for them to be effective there needs to be a recognisable similarity or pattern that helps us identify with a changing time ...
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21 November 2019
Words Matter
I remember a shudder of fear sweeping through the staff Common Room years ago when I was teaching...
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08 November 2019
Feedback
The old saying around Sydney is that once the jacarandas are in bloom, it is too late to start st...
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31 October 2019
Amidst the sadness, joy and thriving abounds
I will not attempt to conceal the truth that the past few weeks have brought immense sadness.
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29 March 2019
The Learning Game
It is absolutely essential to understand how learning occurs, how the brain functions, how we ide...
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15 March 2019
Student Voice - and how to listen
We want the students to express their voice. There are numerous studies that demonstrate a positi...
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29 November 2018
Talking to your child about the end of year report
In a recent edition of The Conversation, I noticed the following article that may be of interest ...
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26 October 2018
Inclusive Culture
Barker College is a school that is dedicated to support each young person and every adult in our ...
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09 August 2018
NAPLAN - What's Going On?
It was one of those unusual days that occur from time to time. The SBS TV called the School and a...
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03 May 2018
Gonski 2.0 - A Response
The recommendations of Gonski 2.0 are welcome. They strike at the essential challenges that preve...
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23 March 2018
What can we learn from successful education systems?
I have been reading Pasi Sahlberg’s “Finnish Lessons 2.0 “ (updated in 2015 from the first editio...
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02 March 2018
Mental Health is a Growing Issue
The Report card on Australian Children and Youth was released this week and it revealed a mixed b...
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