One of the concerns I always have with Government Policy, is that most often, it is designed by those who don’t work in the profession, and oftentimes, it is driven by forces that are so far away from the current realities of a classroom and the day to…
Category: education
The Devil is in the Details…
Let me begin by making it very clear that I support more money into the Vote Education budget, and on the surface of it, I like the idea of recognizing leadership and best practice, and I am an advocate of supporting those schools/teachers/principals who need…
Charter/Partnership Schools – Its Just a ‘Modest ‘Trial’…
I’ve been wondering, what new challenges and directions will we see on the educational landscape in 2014. What new surprises await us. Optimistically, I would dance in the street if this was the year the…
The Naming of the GPS – A Political Comparison
Those who know us, know that I have had a love hate relationship with TechnoMans old GPS for quite some time. It is my experienced opinion that this particular TomTom is possessed. It has a mind of its own, and that mind, I am convinced, is determined to make me cross. There are many…
What I Wish For
What I wish for, that would make my job easier: That the ‘freedom’ to explore the beauty of our national curriculum was in fact a real ‘freedom’, not one watered down by mandates that essentially spoil the intent and purpose of our world class curriculum. That Politicians would spend a week on my classrooms, teaching…
The Runaway Gingerbread People
Today we had a bit of fun at school that went viral. Considering the time of year and how hectic everyone is as we slide down towards Christmas and the summer holidays, it is always a real pick me up when something happens to cause a buzz around the place. Today was the day the…
Roast Busters and the Place of Educators…
Since the news of the Roast Busters broke over a week ago, some people are asking about the part that Education and a School might play in a situation like this. Earlier this week I heard the Secondary Principals Association President on Breakfast TV basically say it was something a school could do little about,…
Educationally Bizarre News of the Week…
I stumbled upon this news article this evening when I was searching for something quite unrelated. The headline caught my attention – and as with most things that relate to schools, I had to take a peek. ‘School shut due to overwhelming smell of Axe body spray’ Initially I misread the headline, and thought it…
Who You Are Makes A Difference…
I love this short vid from Ted Talks. This is one I, and I am sure many teachers and principals, can relate to. What Teachers Make: I am in education because I really do believe that teachers make a difference. For all the educators out there – thank you for what you do. You are…
Low-Profile Controversial Change Campaign
Sounds fascinating doesn’t it? Sounds exciting and a little on the ‘dangerous’ side, the ‘Low-profile Controversial Change Campaign’, makes you wonder…. Let me elaborate. Its more ‘thats appalling but not that surprising’ than fascinating. Treasury, which is the Governments lead advisor on all matters relating to economic and fiscal policy, has advised the Minister of…