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I have very fond memories of my early days in teaching. Despite the relentlessness of the marking, the challenge of the behaviour management of teenage students, getting on top of…

If the popular TV series Mad Men proves one thing, while the public likes to complain about advertising, they are intrigued by it and perhaps at some level, would like…

The value of the General Capabilities and the role that Be Challenged programs can play in fostering these capabilities in our students.   In today’s rapidly evolving job market, it…

When we talk about the importance of employee retention, we often focus on the obvious benefits like sustaining a positive workplace culture, minimising financial burdens, and enhancing employee engagement. While…

Developing and maintaining an open stance towards change is vital for any organisation. Acceptance of the inevitability of change allows us to meet the ever-changing needs of our stakeholders, while…

No one can argue that we are operating in times heavily influenced by compliance requirements imposed by a range of regulatory bodies and legislation. In education, teachers and administrators are…

Recent news events about the UFO whistle-blower in the US brought back memories of this much-loved topic of decades gone by. Growing up, UFO’s (unidentified flying objects), now known as…

What does effective feedback look like? From the time when we are students at school, we become acutely aware of the power that feedback can play in relation to our…

For generations, “she’ll be right” has been a go-to catchphrase to define Australian culture—an idiom that optimistically or apathetically suggests that whatever is wrong will fix itself in time. However,…