Breaking: Report reveals alarming trend
A new report shows student engagement is in bad shape. The Educator speaks with the report’s author to see how principals can help
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Opinion: Schools in deep water over mandatory swim lessons
The introduction of mandatory swimming lessons for Victorian government primary schools may have significant repercussions, writes Berwick Lodge Primary School principal Henry Grossek.
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Principals given deadline to sign ‘professionally insulting’ legal document
Principals are outraged at being forced to sign a legal document confirming their compliance with new standards.
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Opinion: Victorian government schools short changed on funds
Gonski funds were never intended to patch over a broken funding model, says Berwick Lodge Primary School principal, Henry Grossek.
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Schools network with businesses for a good cause
Through a partnership with the private sector, schools are improving how they provide education about domestic violence and its impact.
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Domestic violence classes roll out to schools
This week, one state’s schools will begin teaching children about the scourge of domestic violence, and how they can respond to it.
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Opinion: The scourge of domestic violence must be ended
Educating children on how to navigate the issue of domestic violence is crucial for society, writes principal, Henry Grossek.
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Opinion: It’s time we supported our teachers
A new report shows our students are falling behind in maths, reading and science. Melbourne principal Henry Grossek explains what can be done to turn this around.
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‘New approach’ needed to bomb threats, say principals
Dealing with the complex nature of over-the-phone bomb threats requires more sophisticated action than installing CCTV and higher fences, say principals.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Hunting hoaxers, preparing principals and navigating ‘helicopter parents’
Making news this week, bomb threats empty schools, preparing principals for a ‘competitive onslaught’ and navigating ‘helicopter parents’.