Climate action is extremely important to the young people of today. Emily Harle, Year 12 has paired her voice with her passion to protect our planet, to highlight the very real issues our country faces when it comes to climate change. In She Society today, Emily expresses the need for a clear plan to tackle the negative impacts of climate change to ensure a better future for Australians in years to come.
The past few years have been tough for everyone but in some ways especially difficult for young adults. In The Age today, Saskia Heng shared what she wanted the next government to know so that it can steer the country in the right direction.
In The Educator, Head of Humanities Scott Sweeney writes about recent world events and the job of a History teacher is not to teach students what to think, but how to think. Learn more by reading the full article.
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How match-fit is your daughter? Wellbeing has been a huge part of the pandemic and as we adjust back to pre-pandemic routines its important to be realistic about how emotionally, socially and academically match-fit young people are, following two years of lockdowns. Strathcona’s Dean of Students, Amber Sowden talks to The Educator about things to be aware of and how you can assist your daughter in adjusting.
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Should maths skills be prioritised over inquiry? Senior Dean of Learning Futures, Ross Phillips discusses in Education Today the importance of fostering confidence, inquiry and critical thinking to reach solutions.
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Knowing what to say can sometimes be tricky. Junior School Psychologist Sharon Turner speaks with The Guardian about a few different tactics to navigate world affairs.
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Stepping away from the safety blanket of the screen isn’t easy, but we can encourage our girls to invest in relationships, build confidence and practice kindness. Principal Marise McConaghy writes in The Australian how Strathcona Girls Grammar is helping students to connect.
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Demand for leaders in the classroom makes 2022 the ideal time to switch. Head of Science, Ms Rebecca Kerr speaks to the Herald Sun about the often overlooked benefits of a teaching career.
Featured in the Herald Sun is alumnae, Rene Stitz (’21) who is treading her own path as she embarks on a degree in construction management.
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With the return to school, Junior Psychologist Sharon Turner offers 5 Wellbeing Tips for parents.
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