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It goes without saying that schools are all about student learning, but I thought it might be interesting this week to focus on the staff learning that has been taking place recently. Last week, Mr Shadgett organised a visit from Dr Mark Dowley from The Crowther Institute at Brighton Grammar School. Dr Dowley spent time with Heads of Learning Area on Thursday afternoon, follow ...

The launch of the Carmel School Annual Appeal is an exciting time. Technology has meant that we don’t often see staff stuffing envelopes these days, but the office has been a hive of activity as large numbers of envelopes have been prepared for posting, filled with donation slips detailing how and why you can donate. Anyone interested in making a donation to our Annual Appeal ...

Term 2 started with a flurry of activities and important ceremonies. The very first day back began with an appropriately respectful High School ANZAC service, with all the associated dignitaries in attendance. This was followed by the whole High School lining up on Cresswell Road to pay their respects to the funeral procession of Rabbi Coleman, on its way to PHC. Mr Lawrence sp ...

I failed high school, leaving with one B grade and two E grades (and the E didn’t stand for Excellent). I based my choice of final year subjects on the advice of a careers advisor who told me that I should choose subjects I wasn’t very good at, because “What’s the point of studying subjects you do well in without trying?” Happily it’s a very different mindset and approach from ...

On Tuesday morning, the lack of electricity made for a lovely start to the day. It was cool enough to be pleasant inside and light enough for us to be able to see. The main difference was the temporary lack of access to emails, which also made for a more relaxing than normal beginning! After a wander around High School with Mr Shadgett, pointing out how he would ring a manual ...