Admin Officer with Connected Communities, NSW Department of Education.
New South Wales, Australia
Joined August 2015
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Kirsty Gillgren retweeted
Lethbridge Park Public School recognises the rich diversity of student by integrating Dharug language in their lessons to connect students with the local Indigenous culture. Thank you for sharing photos of students playing a game of Dharug jeorpardy – learning while having fun!
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Culture is boosting success and wellbeing at Moree East Public School. The passion and pride in our students’ faces when they dance and sing, listen and learn, speaks volumes on how important culture is for all in the Moree East Public School community. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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Students from Coonamble Public School & Chatswood Public School share a special connection through learning, culture & love of animals. Students from the city experience the bush, & vice versa, so they can learn about local Country, culture, & language. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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Melville HS has entered a very capable junior debating team into the 2025 NSW Premier's Debating Challenge with students completing their first debate yesterday against an experienced team. Thank you Ms Harley for helping our students to develop their public speaking skills.
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Thank you to our Taree HS students for working with staff in the school’s kitchens to make curried sausages, pasta bakes & Anzac biscuits. Students then helped deliver the meals & baked goods to flood impacted community members. Your efforts are greatly appreciated – thank you!
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Two young teachers who moved to remote Menindee last year inspired a national media campaign with their personal and professional story. Abbey Barcham & partner Josh Crispin love teaching at Menindee Central School & are already making a difference. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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Boggabilla Central School Stage 1 students have dived into some action-packed literacy sessions! Students read Two Mates then wrote about their own special friendships, before creating some crafty wet season frogs. We’re so proud of our curious learners & their joyful energy!
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Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, is winning students back to public education.
Source: TV Tonight
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Yesterday, our Western Division schools welcomed students back for a new year of learning.
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Wonderful to visit Airds HS today, one of our Connected Communities schools. We were welcomed by a fantastic performance by the Aboriginal dance group & visited some of our classrooms. Great to also see one of my former students Natasha. Thanks Principal Steve McGuire & team.
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Great to meet Arts teacher Lee Bateman who has taught multi generations of families for 40 years at Airds HS. Thank you for your ongoing service Lee.
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Great to be back in the swing of things, supporting schools and doing what I love! ✨
A standout moment from the start of this year was working with Nowra East Public School, where my co-author Dr Cathie Burgess and I facilitated a full day of professional learning on Aboriginal pedagogies and curriculum. 📖
Together, we empowered staff to understand Aboriginal histories and cultures and, importantly, teach with passion and purpose. 💡
A highlight was reconnecting with and being inspired by AEO, Aunty Ruth Sims. With an incredible 48 years in education and approaching her 84th birthday, Aunty Ruth continues to work full-time, making a lasting impact on so many. Her dedication to Aboriginal Education is truly inspiring. 🌟
Sincere gratitude to the entire Nowra East staff, and a special shout-out to Ruth and Andrew for leading this important work. ❤️
Wishing all our teacher colleagues an incredible year ahead! ✨📚🎉
#aboriginaleducation #teachersmakingadifference #professionallearning #aboriginalpedagogy #educationmatters
Kirsty Gillgren retweeted
Dr Cathie Burgess and I had an incredible day facilitating our all day PL with the passionate staff at Shoalhaven High School! 🎓✨
A huge thank you to principal, Damien, for his leadership and commitment to Aboriginal Education.
A very special thanks to the amazing Aboriginal staff Aunty Margaret, Aunty Pat, Aunty Leanne, and Nicole for allowing us to share your special space. 🌿💙
Wishing all our teachers and school leaders a wonderful term ahead! 📚🙌
🖤💛❤️
#aboriginaleducation #proudanddeadly #teachersmakingadifference
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Taree High School is celebrating its class of ’24 with exceptional results for the Manning Valley school.
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Drawing inspiration from local artists, totems, & their families, our Bourke PS students have created artworks that tell their individual stories. These pieces are a testament to their creativity, resilience & cultural pride. Congratulations to all our exceptional students!
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The Junior @nswaecg at Toomelah PS have been hard at work making Christmas meals for their Elders. Students fund-raised to buy the food items for the meals. Thank you to Rohan who assisted with making the food, serving it and delivering the meals to the Elders.
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Bourke PS
1/2G have been exploring 3D objects & made their own cylinders using everyday items - tins, glue sticks, cans and cups. The students learned a cylinder is made up of three 2D shapes - two circles and one rectangle. Keep up the great work 1/2G! @KathyPowzun @dizdarm
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Curran PS
We are delighted to welcome our newest students, the Kindergarten class of 2025, who are eager to explore, learn and grow as valued members of our Curran community #capturecurran #LoveWhereYouLearn #DepartmentOfEducation
@KathyPowzun @dace_elletson
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Bidwill PS
Regional South and Connected Communities
Some of our Year 6 students attended the Manly excursion. This was a great experience for them.
@KathyPowzun @Moth_T @CathyBrennan1
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Coonamble PS
Chatswood Visit:
Mon
Big bus trip ✅
Bed making lessons ✅
Trivia night ✅
Tues
Visit Chatswood PS ✅
Lion Dragon Dancing ✅
String ensemble ✅
St 1 dance ✅
Sport with stage 3 ✅
Mandarin lesson ✅
Laser tag ✅
Rockpool guide✅
What a blast 💥
@KathyPowzun
