Principally Speaking showcases interviews with Australian primary and secondary school principals, providing exclusive insights into their educational strategy. These in-depth Q&As provide the opportunity for school principals to discuss how their career has influenced their school’s pedagogy.
Principals are given the opportunity to talk about and share their school’s philosophy, evolution, and wellbeing programs and initiatives; along with how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is incorporated into the curriculum, their feelings about NAPLAN, the role they play in the day-to-day activities of their students, and more.
At Saint Stephen’s College on the Gold Coast, there is a strong emphasis on developing the soft skills as well as the hard skills, to prepare students for the future world and encourage a global perspective. Education Matters speaks with Headmaster Jamie Dorrington.
Kylie Eggers, Principal of Mannum Community College in regional South Australia speaks with Education Matters about the importance of catering to the diverse needs of every student.
Daniel Walker, Principal and CEO at Canterbury College, speaks with Education Matters about how creating a happy environment, combined with a focus on wellbeing and modern technology, is setting students up for the future.
A co-educational school with five campuses, Caulfield Grammar School offers early learning and primary years programs at its Wheelers Hill and Malvern campuses. Simone Reilly, Head of Caulfield Grammar School’s Malvern Campus, speaks with Education Matters about the importance of working closely with staff and students.
Tim Morgan, Principal at Karama School in Darwin talks to Education Matters about the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment, where every student is given the opportunity to thrive. Read more
Principal of Caulfield Grammar School, Ashleigh Martin, speaks to Education Matters about how the school encourages professional growth among its staff, and nurtures the interests and abilities of its students. Read more