Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Putting wellbeing at the heart of education is crucial at Berri Regional Secondary College (BRSC). In response to the devastating impact of the River Murray floods and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, the school established an onsite wellbeing hub – this lifeline has provided wellbeing services to over 400 children and young people in theLearn more >

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A Maths Program where Culture Counts

They say that mathematics is a universal language, but to Nullah, a Year 4 Aṉangu student, it never felt this way. He always felt a disconnect between the maths taught in English, and the cultural concepts he connected with. Areyonga School, in the Northern Territory recognised this disconnect was a problem for many children, andLearn more >

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Complimentary Communications

Coolbellup Learning Centre’s (CLC) dedication to supporting non-verbal children knows no bounds, however COVID and funding challenges made it difficult to give students the support they needed. CLC in WA is a specialist school for students with high support and diverse needs, and Nico, Year 4, was one of the many non-verbal kids there whoLearn more >

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Stronger Smarter Engagement

Working together with the Stronger Smarter Engagement program, Tara Shire State College (TSSC) in QLD is enriching student’s experiences to strengthen culturally inclusive practices. Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum through activities like journal writing, creating plans to address cultural issues, and delivering the Acknowledgement to Country has helped children to explore their cultural identityLearn more >

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Strong Start, Successful Learners

At four years old, Miles was excited to start kindergarten and his local school was looking forward to welcoming him. They had recognised the importance of building an early partnership with Miles and his family, to connect them with supports to give Miles a strong and successful start at school. The Gateway Learning Community ofLearn more >

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Brewing Confidence and Skills at Café 10

Jacob’s transformation is a testament to Café 10, an innovative work experience program for Year 10-12 students at Warringa Park School in VIC. His mum says: “Jacob has learned so much. He has become really confident in the kitchen and tried to replicate everything he makes at school, at home. I have also noticed heLearn more >

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Partnering With Google for the Future

Schools Plus and Google have joined forces to ensure young Australians are prepared for the future skills that they will need for 21st Century careers. In a partnership spanning three and a half years, disadvantaged schools from across the nation will be supported with innovative projects that empower children with tech, digital and critical thinkingLearn more >

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Taking Literacy Strides

In a community where almost one-third of kids fall behind in literacy due to language and learning challenges, Maxine, a five-year-old from Rokeby Primary School (RPS) in Tasmania, was no exception. The Literacy Strides project at RPS is a game-changer for kids like Maxine. By involving families and using play-based activities, the program is helpingLearn more >

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A Culture of Care

As an area often affected by floods, members of the Kurri Kurri Learning Community (KKLC) in NSW are no strangers to hardship and the stress that comes with it. Levi, a Year 12 student at Kurri Kurri High School, had been disengaged and suspended multiple times. His behaviour was a clear sign that he neededLearn more >

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Building Brighter Futures

With a deep history of trauma, Amelia, Year 6, was often disengaged at school. Specialist classes were especially challenging, and this took a toll on her confidence and outlook on life. The LEGO STEM Discovery program at Austins Ferry Primary School, TAS is not just about building objects, it’s about building character. Through hands-on learningLearn more >

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The Gungambarr Butterfly Project

With ‘gungambarr’ meaning ‘butterfly’ in Mamu culture, the Gungambarr Butterfly Project at Innisfail State College, Queensland is all about transformation. Blending Indigenous knowledge, digital technology, and entrepreneurship, the initiative has ignited a passion for learning, sustainability and culture in children and young people at the school, and has helped them to build valuable life skills.Learn more >

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Embracing Trauma Informed Teaching

Recognising that trauma was at the root of many children’s difficulties with learning, behaviour and relationships at school, a cluster of four schools on the Central Coast of NSW adopted a new approach. Teachers in the cluster are embracing the BRACE model, a trauma-informed teaching approach that focuses on Belonging, Routine, Attachment, Capacity, and Emotion.Learn more >

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JP Zwinkels

JP has extensive strategic experience spanning multinational organisations and renowned non-profits across Asia, USA, Europe, and Australasia. He has a diverse background in new partnerships, global brand management, corporate communications, and stakeholder relations. From both his local and international leadership roles, JP brings a wealth of expertise to our team. His innovative solutions and strategicLearn more >

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Lee Casuscelli

With a career spanning nearly four decades, Lee Casuscelli has made a significant impact across various educational sectors, including both mainstream and specialised services for children with disabilities in primary and secondary schools. As Director of Education for Schools Plus, Lee brings a wealth of experience as an educator, mentor, instructional leader, and school principal.Learn more >

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Tiffany Wye

Tiffany Wye, an early career teacher at Shoalhaven High School on the south coast of New South Wales, has used innovative and inclusive teaching methods to substantially improve student attendance, engagement and learning outcomes. By creating a safe and welcoming environment for her students, Tiffany has achieved some incredible results, including some units achieving aLearn more >

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Rebecca Johnson

John Paul II Catholic School is located in Rokeby in Tasmania, a community where many families face complex challenges and disadvantage. Classroom teacher, Rebecca Johnson, is driven to help reduce student disadvantage through a focus on a number of inspiring literacy and home learning initiatives. One initiative Rebecca employed was using Multilit’s InitiaLit program whichLearn more >

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Louise Hobbs

Louise Hobbs, Leading Teacher at Goroke P-12 College in regional Victoria, has made a significant contribution to the school community and Goroke’s 80 students. Located 70km from the nearest regional centre, the school is renowned for its award-winning agriculture program, and Louise has been instrumental in developing an interest among students in this area throughLearn more >

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Loren Wareing

Many schools have successfully integrated Aboriginal knowledge and traditional methods into their teaching practice and curriculum, including the APY Lands Partnership of schools and its adoption of the Two-way Science program. One teacher who has done this particularly well has been Loren Wareing, the Personalised Learning Coordinator at Indulkana Anangu School in remote northwest SouthLearn more >

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Jack Maslen

Jack Maslen, a Maths and Human Society and its Environment teacher at Finley High School in south-west New South Wales, has enhanced learning experiences for students at his outer regional school, with an enrolment of 303. Through his endeavours and initiatives, Jack has inspired students to pursue studies and careers they might not otherwise haveLearn more >

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George Allen

Nurturing students’ desire for higher education is a wonderful goal for a teacher, and one that George Allen, a science teacher at Cobram Secondary College, has pursued with vigor. As Head of Science, George has developed the school’s high abilities program for his regional students, as well as coordinated their participation in Victoria’s High AbilitiesLearn more >

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Eric Dawud

The regional town of Port Hedland, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, is one of the most remote in the country, and children in the community can often feel isolated. To counter this, Eric Dawud, a Health and Physical Education teacher at Hedland Senior High School, has created a number of inspiring initiatives to help enhanceLearn more >

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Dev Ansh Tiwari

Dev Ansh Tiwari, an Assistant Principal at Katherine High School in the Northern Territory, has made a positive impact in improving learning outcomes at his remote school, where 65% of students are from First Nations backgrounds. Dev holds Katherine High’s “Expert Workforce” portfolio, where he leads staff engagement with research for practical application in theLearn more >

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Courtenay Peters

St Lucy’s School in Wahroonga, Sydney provides a holistic education for over 200 students with disabilities, with a focus on community, courage and joy. Courtenay Peters, a teacher and facilitator of teaching and learning, has been instrumental in introducing programs to help children chart and develop their abilities, especially in writing. One of these programsLearn more >

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Cameron Rodgers

The student population at Sarah Redfern High School in Minto, Western Sydney is very diverse and often faces a range of socioeconomic challenges. Cameron Rodgers, the Head Teacher of Innovation at the school, has helped to spearhead a number of STEAM initiatives in ground-breaking ways to provide increased opportunities for his students. Cameron has incorporatedLearn more >

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