Philosophy

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”

Great teachers earn the respect of their students, through building authentic, respectful relationships, clear & consistent expectations, and the provision of a supportive learning environment.
Explicit teaching reaps rewards. A great teacher recognises the diverse needs of students and provides targeted, differentiated instruction.
An inquiry-based, co-operative learning model works. Students must be encouraged to take risks, make discoveries, think critically, and be creative."

Once upon a time (in the 1980s), there was a teenage girl who attended a small high school in regional Australia. At that high school,...