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February 2025

  • Mastering NAPLAN: The Authentic Way

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    As educators, we often grapple with the challenge of preparing students for standardised tests while maintaining authentic teaching practices. Sharon Callen's insights on NAPLAN preparation offer a refreshing perspective that aligns test readiness with excellent teaching practices. Here's how we can transform NAPLAN preparation from a source of stress to...

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  • The Power of Expert Coaching in Sustainable Change

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    Transforming School Literacy: The Power of Expert Coaching in Sustainable Change When schools undertake literacy transformation, the role of expert coaching can be transformative. Mt Barker South Primary School's five year journey demonstrates how partnership with a literacy consultant became a catalyst for sustainable change, building teacher capacity and revolutionising...

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  • Part 3: Celebrating Growth in Literacy

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    Transforming Literacy Learning: A School's Journey of Collaboration, Confidence, and Student Empowerment In the ever-evolving landscape of education, some schools manage to create remarkable transformations that inspire and challenge traditional approaches to teaching and learning. The story of Mt Barker South Primary Schools literacy journey offers powerful insights into how...

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