Great staff are in demand. The education marketplace is competitive, not only for student enrolments but for attracting and retaining quality staff. In a competitive environment where demand exceeds supply, great teachers, leaders and support staff can pick and choose where they will work. Schools need to become Employers of Choice to retain, attract and…
Celebrating World Teachers Day
The reaction of teachers to receiving a thank you postcard from their Principal has been amazing. In 2017 over 25000 handwritten postcards were sent. It is great to see the ‘ripple effect’ that this token of appreciation has.
Sunrise Celebrates Impact of Postcards for World Teachers Day
In case you missed it….Channel 7’s Sunrise program celebrated the impact of the over 25 000 handwritten postcards sent to staff in schools by school leaders to mark World Teachers’ Day. You can watch the 2 minute video here.
Is Improving Teaching and Learning REALLY That Simple?
I am concerned that the fame of John Hattie’s work on ‘Effect size’ and the launch of the ‘Evidence for Learning’ website may lull some school leaders into a false sense of security as they endeavor to improve learning outcomes in their school. As much as I’d love it to be true, improving learning outcomes…
3 Drivers For Increasing Teacher Motivation and Decreasing Stress
Daniel H. Pink, best selling author of “A Whole New Mind” and “Drive” suggests THREE ways to increase motivation in schools. Pink advocates autonomy, mastery and purpose as key drivers instead of the tired, traditional carrot-and-stick methods. Speaking at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference in the U.S., Pink argues that today’s management…
Exciting NEWSFLASH – Top 50 Aust Educators announced
I’m really excited to share the news that I have been included in Educator magazine’s list of the top 50 most influential educators in Australia. This could not have been achieved without your support. CLICK HERE or on The Educator Magazine Cover below, to view the magazine article. Included in the final page of the…
Happy World Teachers’ Day 2016
Whilst teaching is demanding, it can also be the most rewarding job in the world. Each and every day you have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. That is never going to be easy! We came across this cool video where students surprise their teacher and thought you and your team…
Reinstating The Status Of Teaching In Australia
I am passionate about reinstating the status of teaching in Australia. In the lead up to World Teachers’ Day, I am collating a report on the status of teaching. I would appreciate it if you would forward this email with the survey link onto all of your teaching staff to complete this VERY short survey…
Staff Morale In Schools Starts With the Boss
Positive and upbeat Principals create a “ripple effect” leading to positive and happy communities. The happiness of individual Principals has a far reaching affect. According to author Andy Cope, “Your happiness reaches three degrees of people removed from you, so if you’re really happy and positive, then every single person you meet during that day is going…
Becoming an ‘Employer of Choice’ School
Great staff make a huge difference to both the outcomes achieved by a school as well as the school’s culture. Attracting and retaining great staff is paramount. Super Stars – dedicated, hardworking, talented staff who have a great work ethic and a terrific attitude can afford to be fussy! They are highly sort after and…