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Independent Schools Queensland

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The School Bell is a podcast about issues of importance to Queensland independent schools.

Independent Schools Queensland is the peak body promoting, supporting and developing independent schools in Queensland, Australia.

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Philanthropy and Schools

February 19, 2024 03:31 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Philanthropy and Schools by Independent Schools Queensland

Amanda Watt: Mastering Parent Engagement

January 28, 2024 22:46 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

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 her role as the Executive Director of the Queensland Independent Schools Parent Network. Amanda discusses what the QIS Parents Network does, what...

Wendy Mills: Ed LinQ and Mental Health First Aid

October 13, 2022 04:26 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 and parents on how to manage young peoples’ screen use is also discussed.

Prof Donna Cross: Staff and Student Wellbeing

November 23, 2021 22:28 - 27.4 MB

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 of the Telethon Kids Institute joins The School Bell to discuss teacher and student wellbeing as a critical factor for student success. In her recent research report, School Leaders’ and Staff Wellbeing is Critical for Student Success, commissioned by Independents Schools Queensland, Prof Cross presents an evidence-based perspective on what promotes...

Prof Donna Cross: School Leaders' and Staff Wellbeing

November 23, 2021 22:28 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

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 presents an evidence-based perspective on what promotes or erodes school staff wellbeing, which is one of the first in Australia to make links to student ...

Louka Parry: Education Needs a Reboot not a Tweak

June 16, 2021 02:42 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

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.

Louka Parry: Education needs a reboot not a tweak

June 16, 2021 02:42 - 24.8 MB

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: Leadership across the generations

June 03, 2021 04:56 - 20.9 MB

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 experienced workers collaborate with millennials and younger staff.

Felicity Furey: Leadership Across the Generations

June 03, 2021 04:56 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 experienced workers collaborate with millennials and younger staff.

Dr Barbara Watterston: Empowering Women to Step Up and Lead

April 19, 2021 04:23 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

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 research on school and system leadership and more recently unpacked how successful female leaders have overcome external and internal barriers to occupy...

Dr Andreas Richter: Transformational Leadership

January 18, 2021 03:45 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

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, especially during times of crisis.

Dr Jill Willis

October 20, 2020 03:09 - 21.4 MB

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 Willis’s background re her career • How teaching profession has changed • Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers • ISQ HALT certification • Re...

Dr Jill Willis: Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers program

October 20, 2020 03:09 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

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 Willis’s background re her career • How teaching profession has changed • Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers • ISQ HALT certification • Re...

Dr. Linda Willis

June 04, 2020 00:54 - 21 MB

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. Linda Willis: Parent Engagement

June 04, 2020 00:54 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

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 - School Data Analysis and Use

April 01, 2020 05:54 - 15 MB

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 - Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools: What, How and Why. • Identifying reasons for data use • Data to improve student outcomes • I...

Dr Selena Fink - Data Democracies

April 01, 2020 05:54

Dr Selena Fink 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.

Dr Selena Fisk: School Data Analysis and Use

April 01, 2020 05:54 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

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 - Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools: What, How and Why. • Identifying reasons for data use • Data to improve student outcomes • I...

Dr Sandy Heldsinger - Brightpath: an Assessment tool for schools

April 01, 2020 04:53

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.

Dr Sandy Heldsinger - Brightpath Assessment and Reporting Tool for schools

April 01, 2020 04:53 - 15.7 MB

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 from WA Department of Education and software from WA University • Aspects of learning • An assessment process • Assessment software • Brightpath ...

Dr Sandy Heldsinger: Brightpath Assessment and Reporting Tool for Schools

April 01, 2020 04:53 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

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 from WA Department of Education and software from WA University • Aspects of learning • An assessment process • Assessment software • Brightpath ...

Prof Stephen Heppell: Optimising Classroom Environments

March 31, 2020 23:17 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

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.

Prof Stephen Heppell – Optimising Classroom Environments

March 31, 2020 23:17 - 9.59 MB

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.

Dr Michael Banney: Creating Learning Spaces

November 29, 2019 03:50 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

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 design.

Dr Michael Banney - Creating Learning Spaces

November 29, 2019 03:50 - 25.5 MB

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 design.

Mike Tyler: Music in Education

November 04, 2019 03:11 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

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 currently the Principal Education Officer in curriculum, teaching and learning in Music and the Arts.

Mike Tyler - Music in education

November 04, 2019 03:11 - 17.9 MB

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 currently the Principal Education Officer in curriculum, teaching and learning in Music and the Arts.

Steve Scott - Developing productive leaders

July 18, 2019 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

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 Principals and Aspiring Principals Programs.

Bernard Salt AM: Developing Social and Resilient Citizens

May 23, 2019 22:21 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 difficulties faced by independent schools.

Bernard Salt AM - Developing Social and Resilient Citizens

May 23, 2019 22:21 - 26.7 MB

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 difficulties faced by independent schools.

Dr Catherine Ball - The Future of Technology in Schools

May 22, 2019 02:24 - 28.4 MB

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.

Dr Catherine Ball: The Future of Technology in Schools

May 22, 2019 02:24 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

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.

What parents want in a school

March 01, 2019 03:56 - 24 MB

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.

What Parents Want in a School

March 01, 2019 03:56 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

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.