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Pete McDonald

@mrpetemac

Head of Junior School and ELC @_CGGS | @ibpyp #IBEN WSL & SVTM | @AITSL National Assessor | MEd, PGradCertEd (Maths), GradCertBusAdmin, BEd, MACEL.

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In this time of change & challenge we cannot let good #pedagogy slip and turn to repetitive algorithms void of thinking, understanding, questioning, wondering, conjecture & inquiry #maths ⁦Nina Manning⁩ ⁦@BReitstatter⁩ ⁦Alex Galland⁩ medium.com/@MatthewOldrid…

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Exciting shift to #reasoning in #MYP mathematics: Students will have an opportunity to develop the idea of utilizing the power and beauty of #mathematics #IBEN blogs.ibo.org/blog/2020/03/3…

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Principal, Mrs Anna Owen, penned an opinion piece in today's Canberra Times about the importance of humanities and how increased university fees may discourage students from them. canberratimes.com.au/story/6860544/…

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Encouraging #learners to ‘find the joy in the struggle’ is essential to fostering a productive disposition towards #mathematics. Our learners must see themselves as mathematicians and not simply robotic procedural calculators @BReitstatter Tom O'Rourke monash.edu/news/articles/…

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Time, space & environment are important, but a sustained psychological approach is essential to #collaboration - suspending judgement & positive intent promotes collaborative #creativity hbr.org/2019/11/cracki… Maryanne Jessica Ford Lisa Bonazza Nina Manning Nicole Jaggers

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Learning and teaching is always about the relationship. Relationships between students and teachers at school are important. They predict students’ motivation, performance, and expectations of future relationships Alex Galland Prue S @BReitstatter theconversation.com/we-asked-kids-…

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Are writing identities and knowledge mutually exclusive? Teaching kids to think like and see themselves as authors @BReitstatter Alex Galland Nicole Jaggers Jo Rossiter Nina Manning Lisa Bonazza Katie Anna Wilson theconversation.com/im-in-another-…

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I’m pleased we were a part of this study and it’s findings - that the PYP supports student well-being, teacher engagement and positive school climates Alex Galland Angela Whitaker Lowe Prue S @katecolumbine Maryanne Tom O'Rourke Tara Bourne

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#Scientific theories are built on evidence through the process of argumentation. Every fact & theory taught in the #curriculum should be questioned & tested with evidence. Students should observe or collect data for themselves Alex Galland Tom O'Rourke theconversation.com/teach-question…

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I wonder what the unique lexicons of our own #school cultures would be? This provides fantastic opportunities & invitations for #inquiry into language, culture, #belonging & more Alex Galland @BReitstatter Prue S Julianne Hay Luke Ritchie #IBEN newyorker.com/tech/elements/…

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Resilience theory & the brain. Rings loudly of our Girls With Grit - improved health, wellbeing and psychosocial skills and improved learning and academic outcomes ⁦Alex Galland⁩ ⁦Angela Whitaker Lowe⁩ ⁦Prue S⁩ ⁦Jillian Shaw⁩ teachermagazine.com.au/articles/resil…

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Have you ever considered returning to your alma mater as a teacher or staff member? Our Head of Senior School, Julie Jorritsma penned an article for EducationHQ AU talking about what her experience has been returning to CGGS. educationhq.com/news/like-reun… #education #almamater

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As an International Baccalaureate school, students in our Junior School study units of inquiry that are intrinsically linked to science. From studying sustainability, the solar system, forces and weather, they build their knowledge & skills while forging a love of science. #girlsinscience

As an <a href="/iborganization/">International Baccalaureate</a> school, students in our Junior School study units of inquiry that are intrinsically linked to science. From studying sustainability, the solar system, forces and weather, they build their knowledge &amp; skills while forging a love of science. 
#girlsinscience
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A great opportunity to join the Leadership Team of our outstanding #ibpyp and #ibmyp Junior School seek.com.au/job/55630146?t… IB PYP International Baccalaureate #edchat #aussieED