Principal (School) My starting position for most things is that it can be done better.
Canberra, Australia
Joined July 2009
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Peter Kent retweeted
I'm voting YES for a Voice To Parliament because I want to live in a country that recognises 65,000 years of Indigenous culture in our constitution. Listening through a Voice means we'll work together to create a better future. #VoiceToParliament #Reconciliation #VoteYES @yes23au
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Curtin Primary School Kinders @ACTEducation had a fabulous day today @BirrigaiEdu. Journey sticks were made to help tell the stories of all the sights, tastes, textures, sounds and smells of the bush experienced on a sensory bushwalk...
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A walk in the bush is so much more than just a walk. The science is in & there is no doubt as to the restorative & healing effects of nature on mind & body. Pictured is students from Calwell High participating in a weekly nature based wellbeing program at Birrigai. @ACTEducation
Peter Kent retweeted
You too could be creating posts about how much you love your workplace. Come work with us at Birrigai as an Outdoor Education Assistant! 💚
Want to work with a fabulous team in an amazing school with a difference? We are looking for a full time School Assistant to join us @BirrigaiEdu @ACTEducation 💚 jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/canberr…
Peter Kent retweeted
Want to work with a fabulous team in an amazing school with a difference? We are looking for a full time School Assistant to join us @BirrigaiEdu @ACTEducation 💚 jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/canberr…
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CARING FOR NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY
We are so fortunate to have Uncle Adrian & Jed Brown lead our cultural burning caring for Country activities. Today was a great day of learning for the @BirrigaiEdu team as well as being a very successful burn. Also thanks to @ACTRFS for your support
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Brilliant panel session at Reconciliation Day today. So much learning and stimulus for reflection. #NgunnawalCountry #SoProud
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White Australians must first acknowledge the fact that they have oppressed First Nations peoples at some point in time during their ancestry.
Then, we must begin making payments of financial reparations to anybody who identifies as Aboriginal for our behaviour in ancient times.
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Birrigai had some special visitors today. We often see the Mulleun (Ngunnawal word for wedge-tailed eagle) gliding overhead but this morning they were caught on our trail cameras having breakfast. Absolutely amazing creatures we are always in awe of seeing at our school. 🦅
Peter Kent retweeted
NGUNNAWAL LED CULTURAL BURNING. The cultural burning season at @BirrigaiEdu has got off to a great start. We are privileged to have this activity led by Ngunnawal people through the King Brown Tribal Group & we are grateful for the support provided by Tidbinbilla Brigade, ACT RFS – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Peter Kent retweeted
“Nature is a tool to get children to experience not just the wider world, but themselves.” Stephen Moss, nature writer & broadcaster.
Majura Primary Yr 4 students are having three wonderful days of such experience at @Birrigai this week. @ACTEducation #OutdoorEducation #Shelters – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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As current staff we stand on the shoulders of giants who have created & shaped Birrigai into an incredibly special place of learning over the past 43 yrs. Today we were delighted to hear stories from past staff & leaders at a celebratory reunion & now to write them into a book! – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Peter Kent retweeted
I've never been able to improve on the management theorist Frederick Herzberg's timeless 10-word maxim: "Idleness, indifference, and irresponsibility are healthy responses to absurd work."
(Teachers/parents: Feel free to substitute "worksheets" for "absurd work.")
Peter Kent retweeted
Dan was asked today about what happened on Saturday. And he didn’t hold back. Pay attention, Liberal Victoria. Dan puts it in a nutshell.
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Namadgi School reflections on our staff professional learning from Birrigai Cultural Integrity training in 2023! @Kent3Ed @JaneSim73932443 @DGACTEducation @ACTEducation
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Today @BirrigaiEdu had the privilege of hosting the @ACTEducation Aspiring Senior Leadership Program. We began with a walk on Country with Birrigai staff, then a day of learning with Dr Benny Wilson, focusing on ‘Country as teacher: thinking differently about cultural integrity.’
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Birrigai was proud to host a joint Agency exercise on the weekend that saw @ACT_ESA, @MyCareFlight & Aust Defense Force personnel join for major incident scenario training. @BirrigaiEdu staff were also involved which was a great opportunity for building on our knowledge & skills.
Peter Kent retweeted
Do you have a passion for teaching in the outdoors? @BirrigaiEdu is looking for casual relief teachers to join our vibrant team who teach on, about & with Country. An information session will be held at Birrigai 4pm Wed 16th Nov. Contact us for info or to RSVP! @ACTEducation
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Today we had a visit from @YvetteSBerry. The last time she was at @BirrigaiEdu was in Yr 9, so Yvette said that she was excited to see how things had changed. “It was fantastic to walk around & learn more about the great cultural & educational experiences the school offers”.
