Raising the profile of Indigenous student identity on the Gold Coast
“You’ll be successful in any context if you can build strong relationships from the get go. For me Stronger Smarter has been all about being able to connect with a diverse range of people and building relationships with those people regardless of their cultural background” Dave Hartley,...
Read MoreA focus on Koorie Education at Northern Bay College
In 2015, the Northern Bay P-12 College Koorie Education Team, led by Carrie Tinning, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Coordinator, won the Victorian Education Excellence Award for Outstanding Koorie Education. “‘In the back of my mind I’m always thinking ‘how am I...
Read MoreImplementing Stronger Smarter at Forbes North Public School
“The whole Stronger Smarter philosophy and approach underpins what we do for our kids in our school, whether they’re Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal” Steve McAlister, Principal, Forbes North Public School When Steve McAlister first heard about the Stronger Smarter Leadership Program, he...
Read MoreRipples of change in a northern NSW coastal community
“I do believe we’ve come together a lot more since we started training at Stronger Smarter, and we get a lot of parents’ feedback saying that we are a school that really does understand community, and that they feel comfortable and welcome.” Michael Taylor, Principal, Casino West Public...
Read MoreBuilding high expectations at Ballina Public School
“I think the idea of High-Expectations Relationships and not colluding with low expectations is something that will be in the school forever.” Peter Flannery, Principal, Ballina Public School Ballina Public School’s Principal, Peter Flannery, describes what ‘Stronger...
Read MoreMeet…Karen Newton – Casino West Public School
Meet the Stronger Smarter family… Karen Newton is from Casino West Public School in NSW. Here Karen speaks about her experience in the Stronger Smarter Leadership Program and how she uses the Stronger Smarter approach in her professional and personal...
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