A program putting theory into practice
‘Some of the most important lessons were what they got wrong. It’s about being able to take risks and learn.’ says Head of Tay Creggan, Mrs
Karyn Murray in an interview about our leading Year 9 program.
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When the journey itself is an education
“For us, it’s about what we can do as teachers -facilitating learning and helping them when challenges arise,” Director of Early Learning Centre, Mrs Jo Dowling says. “But, equally, understanding they are exceptionally capable of making decisions.
Schools interrupted, have learnt valuable lessons
‘…we can’t waste this opportunity to analyse and discuss which systems and practices embraced during this period actually enhanced the teaching and learning experience, and simply revert to the ways we’ve always done things.’ states Principal Mrs Marise McConaghy in The Age.
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Finalist in 3 Educator Awards
Strathcona is proud to be named a finalist in three categories for the Australian Educator Awards: Innovation in Curriculum Design, Best Stem Program and Best Use of Technology. We empower students to create, not only consume, technology enabling them input into their future world.
When history finds you
“2020 will be a story that will be part of all our life histories. While we do not have the comfort of knowing exactly what will come next, and there is no back to normal on the immediate horizon, we can focus on the silver linings and the hope for things to be better, improved and more meaningful.” Head of Students – Pastoral and Wellbeing, Mrs Lucinda Thom reflects on the impact of isolation.
A checklist to look after your child’s digital health and safety
Concern about the online safety of young people has heightened during #stayathome. Here’s a checklist to help keep them safe, from Ms Michelle Dennis, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation, at Strathcona Girls Grammar as seen on The Parent Website
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Learning to write is off with the fairies
Strathcona Girls’ Grammar prep teacher Kate Morgan has gone above and beyond in ensuring her 17 prep students stay inspired to write while away from school by creating a special fairy character as motivation.
There are some silver linings in the pivot to remote learning
…Parents, students and educators across the country are bracing themselves for a period of immense uncertainty and challenge.
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The Future of Education
Tina Funder from Work like a Motherfather talks to our Principal, Mrs Marise McConaghy, about how Strathcona prepares the next generation of leaders to grow and thrive, COVID-19 impacts, pivoting and what she thinks the future of learning looks like. #girlsunstoppable #unstoppableleader
Continuous Learning at Strathcona
This is an exciting and challenging time for education, as we strive to support our students through unforeseeable events. As an independent school, we have been fortunate to have the freedom to start planning early and develop our approach to learning in this unique environment.