The Power of Three: Effective partnerships between parents, teachers & students
Biomimetics, is defined as the copy-catting of ingenious ideas in the natural world. One borrowable concept is the power of three, exemplified in geometry’s shape, the triangle: “…fundamental to…our environments, both physical and virtual…they are exceptionally strong.” (University of Cambridge 2016, p 1) At quantum level, the Rule of Threes is an: “effect that requires three components…to ‘act like’ Borromean rings, an ancient symbol of three interconnected circles…if any one of the rings is removed…the structure falls apart. Read more

Parents give schools an A+ during covid-19 lockdown
The virus has done one thing, parents now hold teachers and the work they do in higher regard since the lockdown and remote schooling. Read more

The School of Now gets a head start on remote
Remote delivery of subjects to students in Western Sydney through the School of Now has proven timely, giving students advance exposure to learning leveraged with Zoom and the Canvas LMS. Read more

1 in 6 young people in Australia have been homeless
There are persistent high rates of youth homelessness and the problem is made worse as homeless youth are more likely to be bullied and experience mental health problems. Read more

‘Cluttered Curriculum’ not the crux of our education problem
Curriculum Expert shares five layers of an exemplary curriculum. Read more

RMIT Urban School emphasises diverse pathways
Reducing the focus on ATAR scores and establishing a learner profile which is a broader measure of a student’s strengths and abilities will open pathways to higher education and work. Read more