Growth Strategy

The Consequence of Freedom

Personal freedom! It’s one’s power, or right, to act, speak, or think as one wants. It’s a fundamental principle in many societies – past, present and, presumably, future. Or is it compromised to some extent by the personal freedom of others?…

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Parenting

Commitment to Capability

It’s not uncommon for parents to place a high level of trust in teachers. It makes sense to assume that teachers, as professionals whose purpose it is to work with children, possess immense knowledge, wisdom and integrity. However, the teaching…

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Leadership

Challenging The Norm

Schools usually expect parents to be active in support of their child’s learning and to engage in school initiatives – with regard to homework, committees, working bees, fundraising and social events. You could say it’s the norm. However, this expectation…

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Parenting

The ‘Some’ Of Us

It’s not uncommon for parents to place a high level of trust in teachers. It makes sense to assume that, as professionals whose purpose it is to work with children, all teachers possess immense knowledge, wisdom and integrity. It’s not…

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Curriculum

Essential Fundamentals

This year, the nationally agreed education agenda for Australia – the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (2008-2018) – is in its final year. The agreement, between all States and Territories, was made to ensure Australian schools provide the best…

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Leadership

Genuine Partnerships

In my workshops, I’m constantly asked: “What’s the best approach to stop parents questioning the learning and teaching taking place in schools?” It’s the wrong question. Parents have every right to know and understand exactly what is happening in schools.…

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