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Ken Smith

@SmithyKen

School Principal - NSW Department of Education. Proud advocate of Public Education and a fair go for all. All views expressed are my own.

 Sydney, New South Wales
Joined November 2011
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Teachers, have you heard about our brand-new 'History Makers' challenge? Ask your class to share a short video about the defining moment that matters to them. Winning schools will receive $2,000. Open to students K–12 | Entries close 4 Nov 2022 👉digital-classroom.nma.gov.au…
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This morning we celebrated the incredible diversity and amazing inclusivity of Fairfield Public School and welcomed our community back for the first time since the COVID lockdowns for our Harmony Day breakfast. Happy Harmony Day/Week. #HarmonyDay
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Join us on 24 Jan 2022 at 10 am for Australian Perspectives, a free professional learning program on First Nations, gender and migration for teachers. Register here 👉 bit.ly/3FZbc8w
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I was looking for a strong description this morning- you nailed it @MaralynParker “filthy rich parasites” Yep!
Maralyn Parker (@MaralynParker) profile pictureMaralyn Parker@MaralynParker25 Jul 2020
Here we go. Richest private schools feed off public funds meant to keep businesses going. The Catholic Church is sitting on billions it could use for its schools, and schools like Kings could sell off a rifle range or two. These schools are filthy rich parasites. #auspol #covid19
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Bec West@BecWest8127 Jun 2020
What an awesome resource! I encourage you to read through it all 🍎 #ADHD
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Take a look at the ‘What works best: 2020 update’. Our @nswcese colleagues have updated the popular report with the latest research and data to identify key teaching practices and themes that improve student outcomes. cese.nsw.gov.au/publications…
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'I have never felt so frightened': Australia's coronavirus schools messaging must address teacher concerns via @TC_Africa theconversation.com/i-have-n… @AGavrielatos
‘I have never felt so frightened’: Australia’s coronavirus schools messaging must address teacher...

‘I have never felt so frightened’: Australia’s coronavirus schools messaging must address teacher...

People show decreased cognitive processing in high concern situations. Effective communication needs to respectfully address concerns, and build trust, otherwise information may be rejected.

theconversation.com
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Iso shmiso, still managed to catch up with the crew as per our usual holiday routine! Contact us crucial! @chriswhitt3n @lanham_bradley @kellaway_dean @wratten_james @MichaelStrahan5 @SmithyKen @ben46k @donovan_jance @ScottsDavidson @MarkDiamondLPS – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Teachers are creating our future Australians. We need to make sure they’re supported. We need to make sure they’re safe. Today and every day, we say thank you.
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Thank you to Miss Anderson (Heathcote PS) for taking the time this afternoon to walk students and parents through Microsoft Teams and other online learning. Greatly appreciated. Another session to come at 8pm this evening.
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A New Paradigm for Leadership Coaching in Schools. Targeted training for principal coaches can be a difference-maker in school leadership development: ascd.org/publications/educat… #edchat #edleaders
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@joboaler28 Oct 2019
My new article 🙂🙂❤️ @EdSurge @HarperNonFic edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-…
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Jo Boaler
@joboaler15 Oct 2019
I am very pleased to see the new PISA mathematics framework @OECDEduSkills 21st century mathematics is outlined very nicely. pisa2021-maths.oecd.org/
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edutopia
@edutopia5 Oct 2019
“For students to think conceptually, they need opportunities to head up to the mountaintop, pause, and take in the entire forest.” Here’s how to do that. 🌲🌲🌲🌲 edut.to/30IJpUV
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An important change takes place when students work together and discover that everybody finds some or all of the work difficult. It helps them see learning is a process for everyone and that obstacles are common @joboaler ow.ly/CqZQ50wpIt6 #edchat #collaboration

How Collaboration Unlocks Learning and Lessens Student Isolation | KQED

Working together helps students know that obstacles are a shared experience and that they're not alone in their struggles. Collaboration also helps deepen connections to learning.

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A principal is required to change gears all day long. Ever wonder how this affects a principal's brain? schoolleadersnow.weareteache… #edchat #edleaders #inted
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R U OK?
@ruokanyday11 Sep 2019
Replying to @SmithyKen
@SmithyKen It's #RUOKDay, our national day of action and a reminder to #TrusttheSigns, Trust your Gut & Ask #RUOK any day it's needed. Today, learn the signs and how to ask so you can start a conversation that could change a life: ruok.org.au #Stop
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NSW public school students lighting up the dance floor at Sydney Olympic Park for #dancesportchallengegala,/ One of the many great opportunities across our system for every student to connect, succeed and thrive.
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