“These ideas go back to Socrates and Confucius, it’s just that they simply have not been adopted at scale, particularly, in recent times when we have derated the goals of an education to what can be easily measured. And, what can be easily measured can be easily automated. And, now in a world of … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 5
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Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 4
“It’s great to be able to chat with my mates in the literature department on one side of the dinner table, and on the other side hang out with my chemistry dudes…it’s just a great way to live your life.” When George Han makes this comment part way through our interview, he underlines his perception … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 4
Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 3
“If you are going to do something in teaching you have to be able to do it, not just talk about it, you must lead by doing.” In this episode, Simon Smith is our expert navigator, leading us on a path through history. One moment we are with him on a Whitbread yacht on the … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 3
Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 1
“He showed such belief in me…it shocked me out of myself…and, I find now in my teaching, I look for that in every student. If you can find that little spark to gift them, to give them that confidence, it’s just magical…and it’s certainly influenced my career.” At about ten minutes into the interview, Jon … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 1
Within School Leaders Inquiries
A Snapshot to Westlake Boys High School Within School Leader Inquiries - Group 1 A Snapshot to Westlake Boys High School Within School Leader Inquires - Group 2
LGBT Presentation at WBHS
Mark Butler and Richard Kearney presented at Westlake Boys' Bite-sized PD session yesterday on LGBT Diversity in schools. The focus of the session was on how we can use language to promote safe spaces, and how we can sometimes unintentionally enforce heteronormativity or hegemonic masculinity. See the presentation below:
GirlBoss at Westlake Girls High School
The GirlBoss Committee is running a series of workshops on “Find your inner Girl Boss”, the first one was on “Building Strength”. The girls found their inspiration in the recent “GirlBoss Lead” and “Future CEO” workshops delivered by Alexia Hilbertidou from GirlBoss NZ. The workshop aimed at boosting the confidence of the students by helping … Continue reading GirlBoss at Westlake Girls High School
