School leaders spend many hours cultivating a partnership with the parents of their students in a complex learning journey that ensures their children are able to access the best version of themselves. Frequently, during confidential discussions or generalised education events attended by parents, the revelation emerges that managing the relationship between technology and children is … Continue reading Artillery for Beating the Tech Tantrum

As a people, we have experienced our fair share of trauma, and we have survived. Jewish History has proven, in many ways, to be a recurring cycle of crisis and renewal. Despite lives lost and communities destroyed, we have found the strength to start over and rebuild. We have repeatedly breathed new life into the … Continue reading Introducing the new members of our Jewish Life team

It is hard to believe that the Sydney Olympic games was nearly 20 years ago! For those of you who were here, I am sure you will agree that it was a magical and memorable time. My family and I were lucky enough to not only attend some of the games and special events, but … Continue reading Almost a star

Don’t worry, this isn’t a piece about market forces and production lines, although I am sure those topics deserve some attention in these tricky economic times. No, my small claim to ‘fame’ is around student learning and more importantly, how students learn, allowing for individual differences within that grand scope. After 25 years of teaching … Continue reading Learning – Process versus Product