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In this episode, Jo Camozzato, an educational leader, discusses the process of establishing a school mission, values, and vision. They emphasize the importance of reflecting the local community and desired outcomes for students. The episode also explores the significance of leveraging strengths and developing a branding strategy. Additionally, they discuss the importance of careful consideration when designing logos and selecting school uniform colors, as well as challenges in communication and tapping into others for help.

We know from the research that highly effective schools apply their resources – such as staff and school time, expertise, and facilities – in a targeted manner to maximise outcomes for students. For instance, resources are prioritised towards evidence-informed strategies aimed at improving student outcomes; leaders are making the best possible use of available expertise to meet student needs; and a flexible approach is taken with resource deployment. In this episode of School Improvement I’m joined by Belinda Norrie and Jacqueline Hampson. Belinda is the relieving Deputy Principal at Narrabeen North Public School, a primary school in north Narrabeen, which is a beachside suburb in northern Sydney. Jacqueline is Head Teacher Secondary Studies over at Narrabeen Sports High School. Both schools are members of the NEST collaboration, where NEST stands for Narrabeen Elanora Student and Teacher. NEST also includes two other local schools – Narrabeen Lakes Public School and Elanora Heights Public School. For the past few years, staff and students in the 3 primary and one secondary school have been sharing facilities to enhance learning opportunities and fostering relationships between staff. In this episode, Belinda and Jacqueline share how the collaboration began, why it extends across K-12, and their advice for other school communities looking to collaborate in a similar way in the future. Host: Dominique Russell Guests: Belinda Norrie, Jacqueline Hampson Sponsor: MacKillop Seasons

Explore the lack of female representation in science curricula and the findings of Dr. Catherine Ross on gender bias. Discuss the underrepresentation of women in STEM education and the hosts' shock at the pervasive unconscious bias in the field. Learn about the importance of female role models in STEM education, successful initiatives by a primary school STEM teacher, winners of the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, and new STEM studies elective. Also, discover the launch of the annual Teacher Reader survey, winners of the Teacher Awards, and a podcast episode on recruitment challenges in education.

Welcome to the School Assembly podcast. In this second series we’re following Jo Camozzato and the team at Bemin Secondary College, which is in Melbourne. If you’re new to School Assembly, it’s the podcast that explores what it’s like to build a school from the ground up. So, Bemin Secondary is a dual-campus college in Truganina, which is just to the north of Melbourne – that will open to students from the first day of the 2024 school year. And, as we head into October then, Jo has been busy building her team of teachers, of leaders and support staff as well. We know that things are tricky on the teacher recruitment front at the moment. We’ll be chatting about how things are going, maybe some of the strategies she’s been using to spread the word and promote the positions that’s she got available to those potential candidates. Host: Jo Earp Guest: Jo Camozzato Sponsor: Monash University

Learn about a New Zealand program that helps high school students stay in school while preparing for successful careers. The program has successfully reduced the number of students not in education, employment, or training to zero. Discover the selection process, employer support, and the positive impact it has on students' lives, including job opportunities and improved living situations. Explore the program's focus on real-time learning, community engagement, and promoting valuable skill showcase.

Dr. Kathryn Ross discusses the gender bias in high school science curricula, highlighting the minimal representation of female scientists. The podcast explores the exclusion and challenges teachers face in providing accurate representation. It also highlights the significant contributions of female scientists in various fields and advocates for a more inclusive approach to teaching scientific concepts.

This podcast episode highlights the winners of the Teacher Awards and their initiatives to improve student health and wellbeing. It discusses the importance of flexibility and adaptability in planning as a leader. It also addresses the issue of bullying in school settings and explores strategies for tackling it. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of training and support for staff in supporting students with disabilities.

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 2 of the School Assembly podcast. Now, if you’re not familiar with this one, it’s the podcast that explores what it takes to build a school from the ground up, and in this series, we’re following Jo Camozzato and the lovely team out there at Bemin Secondary College, which is a dual-campus college (that’s 7-12) out in Truganina, which is just north of Melbourne. So, the focus for today’s episode is planning – we’ll be talking about short- and long-term planning, and also how Jo breaks down those difficult planning tasks in what’s an incredibly complex period, the startup of the new school. And, as I say, it’s a dual campus, so she’s actually got 2 schools really to think about. Host: Jo Earp Guest: Jo Camozzato Sponsor: Monash University

In 2022 and 2023, Children and Young People with Disability Australia – the national representative organisation for children and young people with disability – conducted 3 surveys of children and young people with disability, and their families and carers, about their experiences in early childhood education and school settings. The survey responses show that 29% of children in early childhood education and care settings and 70% of young people in school settings report being excluded from events and activities at school. As well as this, 28% in early childhood education and care settings and 65% in school settings reported experiencing bullying. To unpack this research in more detail, we’re joined by Dr Catherine Smith from the University of Melbourne, who worked in partnership with Children and Young People with Disability Australia (or CYDA – that’s C-Y-D-A, as you’ll hear Catherine say during our discussion). Host: Dominique Russell Guest: Dr Catherine Smith Sponsor: MacKillop Seasons

Our guest for today’s School Improvement episode is Ruth Rogers, Principal of Karonga School in New South Wales. Ruth joins us today to talk about her school’s immersive classroom, and how it allows students – all of whom have an intellectual disability – to access a world beyond the classroom and practice skills that they can take with them when they are out in the community. Guest: Ruth Rogers Host: Rebecca Vukovic Sponsor: MacKillop Seasons