Minnis Journals

For Education Leaders

Shifting Sands – what can we learn from the educational response to COVID-19
One of the salient aspects of life is its ability to evolve – to adapt to changes in the environment. Read more

Cyber bullying is evolving
The social media field of play is always changing, there needs to be awareness around new ways of using it to bully.
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Principals Scholarship winners off to Harvard
The three winners of the 2020 Principals Scholarships will travel to the Harvard Graduate School of Education to undertake a professional education program designed to strengthen their leadership skills.
Each scholarship is valued at approximately $16,000 and includes program tuition for one of two prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education programs.
The Harvard Club of Australia Education Scholarships were established by the Public Education Foundation in 2013 and run with the help of Teachers Mutual Bank and the Harvard Club of Australia.
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The impact of trauma on youth motivation
During this tough time we need to tap into motivations that will energise the young and guide their mentors, teachers or support crew in the process. Read more

Step-by-step guide for teachers in managing a child’s anxiety and worry during COVID-19
In phase two of COVID, we grapple with worries around loss of income, school closures and health concerns.
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Port Macquarie Koala Hospital launches virtual excursion
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital’s virtual excursion for kids, hosted by Australian veterinarian and television presenter Dr Chris Brown launched on Friday (5 June 2020) at 4pm, to celebrate World Environment Day.
‘Koala Help’, a virtual interactive excursion will include a behind the scenes tour of the hospital facilities, and interviews with some of the volunteers.
During the excursion there will be a special reunion between a rescued koala, who was injured during the recent bushfires, and the motorist who rescued him.
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Excessive time dedicated to teaching to NAPLAN
Data have indicated just how much time has been spent teaching to the NAPLAN maths assessment since the test was dropped for this year. Read more