Public school principals - every dollar known, valued and accounted for. johnqgoh phil seymour New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association Bob Willetts

Next week #QandA asks - are Aussie students getting the education they need? We’re looking for a student in their final year of high school to round out the panel. Email us at [email protected] - and tell us why you think it's you.

Take a look at the ‘What works best: 2020 update’. Our @nswcese colleagues have updated the popular report with the latest research and data to identify key teaching practices and themes that improve student outcomes. cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-f…

Is it any wonder that teachers, principals and parents are stressed, confused and still struggling under the weight of contradictions? #insiders

The Teaching Principals’ Reference Group working hard to support our 600 TPs around the state New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association A great group of leaders and advocates!!

Recommend this as an evaluation data set leading into the new school planning cycle. New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association

Please RT ⤵️ Principal and teacher wellbeing course from Education Services Australia: bit.ly/3ecSwVs 🧠 Exploring educator wellbeing 🏫 Wellbeing framework for schools 💭 Personal wellbeing plan

Great to catch up and keep informed at our Queanbeyan PPC meeting today. We had a Greek theme to recognise the retirement of the wonderful principal, colleague and friend Eric Patatoukos. You will be missed. New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association

Some great holiday reading...

Bradfordville PS is a welcoming and inclusive school. Great to talk with principal Bede Darcey about the school’s data and improvement strategies for 2021 and beyond.

Principals - whilst planning your priorities, strategies and initiatives for 2021, make sure you prioritise your own wellbeing and time with your colleagues. The learning and value gained from sharing insights with other principals benefits yourself, your students and our system.

Thanks to the amazing Robyn Evans who came and spoke at our Queanbeyan PPC meeting today and then doubled up by connecting to another PPC via ZOOM. New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association

Here's to all the teachers who are flying under the radar... not getting much attention. Their engaging lessons aren’t on Twitter. Their cool interactions with kids aren’t captured on YouTube. But they’re still crushing it. And they’re making a difference for a lot of students.

I believe all students want to be successful. I believe teachers who view themselves as the most important variable in the classroom have the biggest impact. I believe teachers are stronger when they collaborate. I believe administrators should support and reinforce the process.

Principals, you don’t have to know it all. In fact your job is easier when you realize that you are surrounded with staff that may be smarter than you in some areas. Draw on their strengths. That shows you value them, but it also shows that you are a confident leader.

Danny Steele Love this Danny!

Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals.

Good school culture is never a fluke. It results from educators who love their job and make decisions based on the best interests of kids!

Schools do not thrive because of programs or plans… they thrive because of the passionate educators in the building.