Shared Challenges. Shared Learning. Shared Commitment
The recent bower(schools) National Sharing Conference provided a valuable opportunity for educators to come together for a day of practical…
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Fighting for Something that Matters
Practitioners finding themselves embroiled in the same couple argument, session after session can become disheartened and the sense of frustration,…
Read moreTears of Relief
School leaders often expect tears in difficult meetings—but not tears of relief. Yet these moments occur when families feel genuinely…
Read moreThe Cost of the ‘Silent Treatment’
A common adage suggests ‘if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.’ In a vibrant, kind, and…
Read moreA New, More Deadly Bullying
Bullying those who are weaker, more vulnerable, or different is as old as humankind. In recent years children and young…
Read moreManaging Harmful Sexualised Behaviour between Students
A recent news article highlighting allegations of sexualised behaviour between young children at school draws attention to one of the most…
Read moreIt’s the Smallest Who Get Hurt: Helping Children in High Conflict Divorce
“It’s just like those wars you see on television”, the child told me, “the leaders stay safe in their country…
Read moreSchools Are Changing. Is It Time to Change Our Response?
School leaders are increasingly required to respond to complex behavioural incidents while maintaining safe learning environments and supporting the wellbeing of every child. As…
Read moreWhat’s So Good About ADHD?
ADHD is currently attracting attention. In Australia, ADHD medication prescriptions increased by almost 300 per cent in ten years rising…
Read moreWhen Complex Problems Land on the Principal’s Desk
Every day, school leaders are called upon to respond to situations involving violence, drug-related incidents, self-harm, suicidality, sexualised behaviours, child protection concerns…
Read moreWe Are All in This Together
Three generational living has been viewed differently in Australian society across time and culture. While some groups have consistently supported…
Read moreThe Leadership Pressure Triangle
Lee Crockett’s 2026 paper, The Leadership Pressure Triangle, offers a timely reflection on the realities of contemporary school leadership. Published this year as…
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