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‘Word of mouth’ saves school from closure
A girls’ school which had just 23 students at the end of 2011 is now a thriving coeducational learning space, boasting 52 primary enrollments.
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"Our jobs as educators don't get better than this!"
Kathy Melky is truly a principal starting from scratch. She talks exclusively with The Educator about her vision for opening and running a brand new school.
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What is your impact on student learning outcomes?
It is a well-known fact that teachers are instrumental in guiding students towards academic excellence, but what about principals?
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Principal warns of tough times as govt showdown looms
The lack of Government funding is threatening crucial school programs, says a leading voice in Independent education.
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Teachers slam “intrusive” new code of behaviour clause
The private lives of Catholic teachers and support staff are being threatened by an “intrusive” new code of behaviour clause.
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Govt says IPS initiative “puts students first”
The Government defends its $70m Independent Public School (IPS) initiative saying it will help teachers, parents and the community run their local schools.
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Education revolution: report offers a glimpse into the future
“Flipped learning”, “Hypersituating” and “Makerspaces” are some terms that educators are going to have to get used to, according to a new report.
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Activity Based Learning takes student collaboration “to a new level”
A new program will offer students at one college the opportunity to enhance the development of “21st century skills” in a redesigned learning environment
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Get students involved in job interview process, principal says
Student interview panels can bring “a valuable perspective” when it comes to deciding who gets to fill leadership positions in their school, a NSW principal has said.
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NSW ‘virtual school’ unique locally, and globally
Aurora College’s virtual classrooms are not only the first of their kind in Australia but are also globally unique, says the school’s principal, Chris Robertson.
