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Parent engagement is widely considered one of the last levers to be pulled in education in terms of improving school performance and increasing student, staff and parent wellbeing. In this episode of The School Bell, we speak with Amanda Watt about the work she and her team are doing to enhance connections between families and schools as part of he…

Wendy Mills is a clinical nurse and Ed-LinQ Coordinator which comes under the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Wendy joins The School Bell to discuss mental health and wellbeing, the support Ed-LinQ provides to schools and how ISQ is working with Ed-LinQ on behalf of the sector. Practical strategies for schools, teachers an…

Rarely in recent history has school leader and staff mental health and wellbeing been so tested as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof Donna Cross discusses school leader and staff wellbeing as a critical factor for student success. In her recent research report, School Leaders’ and Staff Wellbeing is Critical for Student Success, Prof Cross present…

Louka Parry works globally as a speaker, learning strategist and education futurist. In this podcast, Louka discusses the need for a critical rethink of contemporary schooling to break the engagement epidemic turning students off learning, and a reboot that extends far beyond a couple of tweaks to curriculum.…

Felicity Furey skyrocketed to the top to lead some of Australia’s most innovative mega infrastructure projects. Her engineering mindset is primed to help school leaders reignite performance, reframe challenges as opportunities and redefine what’s possible in the future of business and leadership. She will discuss the impact teams can have when expe…

Dr Barbara Watterston is a respected Australian author, leadership researcher and professional learning facilitator. In this episode, Barbara encourages aspiring female leaders in Queensland independent schools to break down gendered stereotypes of leaders and challenge their own perceptions and expectations.Barbara has undertaken extensive researc…

Dr Andreas Richter is a Reader in Organisational Behaviour at Cambridge Judge Business School. Andreas joins The School Bell to discuss the key factors essential to transformational leadership, how soft skills can help leaders prepare for and manage change effectively, and gives listeners practical tips to motivate, develop and inspire their team, …

Dr Jill Willis is Associate Professor from the Faculty of Education, School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Queensland University of Technology. Dr Willis works with ISQ’s Highly Accomplished and Lead (HALT) teachers and is researching the outcomes of the HALT program.In this episode we discuss...• World Teachers Day message for teachers• Dr…

Dr Linda Willis is a senior lecturer at Griffith University and a leading expert on the impact of parent engagement on student outcomes. In this podcast, Dr Willis discusses the difference between involvement and engagement with parents, and how the recent pandemic has changed the way schools connect with families.…

Dr Selena Fisk is a teacher, author and school data consultant leading data informed change for schools. In this podcast, Selena discusses how schools can use data to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes for their students.In this episode we discuss:• Data informed change• Data informed practice• What types of data to use• Selina's book …

Dr Sandy Heldsinger is the co-creator of Brightpath, an assessment tool for schools. In this podcast, Sandy speaks with ISQ Director Strategic Relations, Shari Armistead about how schools across Australia are using the Brightpath method to successfully track student learning and engagement.In this episode we discuss:• What is Brightpath• Research f…

Prof Stephen Heppell is an English educator working at UCJC in Madrid and specialises in the use of ICT. His work extends beyond the digital and virtual to pioneering learning space designs around the world, including here in Australia.Kirjoittanut Independent Schools Queensland

M3 Architecture Founding Partner Michael Banney joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the role of designing learning spaces where students can find their place. Michael approaches each project from a social perspective, whereby the user experience - how they feel when they are there - and the physical and cultural contexts are central to the des…

Chairman of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Mike Tyler joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the importance of music and arts education in developing language and reasoning. Mike provides a credible voice to music curriculum in school education; he has decades of experience working with the Queensland Education Department and is c…

Leadership consultant and author Steve Scott joins The School Bell to discuss the importance of developing capacity, self-reflection and social capital within independent school leaders. Steve’s candid interview gives listeners invaluable leadership tips, lessons from real life experiences and an overview of what to expect from the ISQ New Principa…

Columnist and ISQ State Forum speaker Bernard Salt AM joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the need for entrepreneurial and collaborative communities in order to develop social and resilient global citizens. Salt says today's parents are becoming much more attuned to the problems that may be surrounding their children but acknowledges the diffi…

Drones technology expert Dr Catherine Ball joins The School Bell to discuss the critical role of independent schools in fostering innovation and creativity through technology.Kirjoittanut Independent Schools Queensland

ISQ Executive Director David Robertson joins The School Bell to discuss the latest findings of the What Parents Want survey and the drivers of school choice.Kirjoittanut Independent Schools Queensland