Catholic schools

Leading Learning

May 19, 2009

It is heartening to find principals who are using the tools of Web 2.0 to share information and ideas, openly seeking feedback from parents and peers and in doing so re-energise themselves through collaboration and exploration. In my experience, great school leaders absorb new perspectives and embrace a changing world with creativity. They engage others … More Leading Learning

Sowing the seeds

May 27, 2008

Interesting to read that the average age of teachers in Catholic schools is now 40. This is nearly 10 years below that of their colleagues in government schools. It’s predicted that in the next 5 to 10 years, 40% of government school teachers will retire. This will mark a significant generational change, one that will be … More Sowing the seeds