On 10 March 2021, we brought together Principals and APs/DPs for our second Principals’ Forum
This session was open to all Principals and Assistant Principals. Join the forum to attend future events to discuss, share, and ask our panel about their school improvement journeys.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM AEDT Melbourne Time
Access the recording here!
About the Panel
Templestowe Heights Primary School
Brandon Park Primary School
In late 2018, the Leadership Team of Brandon Park Primary School had an epiphany. It was a moment that led to the transformation of teacher practice and the transformation of student outcomes. They were exposed to, and subsequently wholeheartedly embraced, the Science of Reading. The journey has been invigorating and exciting, yet is still a work in progress.
2021 is Principal Sheryl Chard’s 20th year at the school, whilst Kate Buck has worked at Brandon Park for 12 years, firstly as a teacher and more recently as Assistant Principal. Janice Corbett also AP has been on board for two and a half years.
At Templestowe Heights, we know that writing is a huge predictor for success, as well as the most difficult thing we ask of students. In our School’s recent renaissance on writing, we have understood that writing is not a biologically primary skill - and children are not just going to “pick it up”.
Principal, Rhys Coulson will share the School’s current transformation of writing instructional practice, including assessment tools, and opportunities to unify teacher judgement and instruction of writing.
Principals & APs/DPs
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About the host
Steven Capp (Bentleigh West PS)
Steven Capp is the Principal of Bentleigh West Primary School in Melbourne, which has become recognised for its adoption of evidence- based teaching practices, particularly in the area of reading and mathematics. He has worked across the primary and secondary school sectors as an educational leader for the past 15 years. He has a Masters of School Leadership from Melbourne University and has worked with school leaders to explore bridging the gap from research to practice.