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What do the schools of the future look like?
Education editor Adam Carey recently wrote an illuminating and lively piece about Albert Park College principal Steve Cook, who rebuilt his school from the ground up after local parents abandoned it.
When the new APC opened in 2011, most local children were enrolled in private schools. To succeed, it had to take them on, toe to toe.
Steven Cook outside the rebuilt Albert Park College in 2011.Credit:Simon Schluter
Thirteen years later, Cook’s school has 1600 students and a restricted school zone. In 2021, the college was named Australian school of the year.
“I think the evidence here is that when you put a quality public school in the community, people will come to it, as long as you get the fundamentals right.”
These days, visitors from around Victoria and even interstate tour the college, seeking tips on how to start a successful school, or maybe just in hope that a bit of the magic will rub off.
You can read the full article here and listen to Cook discuss the future of the classroom at 2.10pm.
A busy agenda
We have a busy day ahead of us. After Victorian Education Minister Natalie Hutchins delivers her address, you’ll hear from Education Department secretary Jenny Atta.
Then we’ll move on to a series of panel discussions. These will explore everything from restoring a school’s reputation to attracting new teachers to the profession and strategies to reverse a decline in writing skills.
You’ll hear from experts from state, independent and Catholic schools, as well as universities, TAFEs, senior figures in the Education Department, unions and students. Other topics include the future of the classroom, making schools more inclusive and workplace safety, an issue explored earlier this week in this piece by education reporter Madeleine Heffernan.
Hello and welcome
Good morning everyone and welcome to our live blog of The Age’s Education Summit. I’m Henrietta Cook and I’ll be blogging today’s discussion from the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne’s CBD.
You’ll soon hear from Victorian Education Minister Natalie Hutchins who took on the key portfolio last year. Hutchins, who lived in high-rise public housing as a child and was educated in state schools in Melbourne’s north-west, has spoken in parliament about the importance of placing students’ wellbeing at the centre of education.
Please feel free to add your comments to the blog. I’d love to hear from you.
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