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Students from our Year 12 class of 2023 share some of their reflections on their time at PLC Sydney. 🎓 Christina Cusumano (Drama Captain) 🌟 Selected for inclusion in OnStage (Group Performance) ‘Co-curricular activities made my high school experience so much better and it gave me a bit of a break from school work, but it was also really important for me to set a limit for myself and find a balance between school work and other activities.’ ❤️ What is your fondest memory of your time at PLC Sydney? 👉 I have a lot of good memories from my time at PLC Sydney but one experience that sticks out to me is before the final night of a play or musical when all of the cast are standing in a focus circle, pepping each other up, shedding a few tears and giving a lot of hugs. On the last night of Strictly Ballroom especially, when we were all hugging and crying together. Although it may seem like a very sad situation, I will always appreciate the bonds and friendships I’ve been able to make with a lot of different girls in other year groups. I have made some of my best friends through the PLC Sydney shows and I will cherish those memories forever. ❤️ If you could offer advice or a tip to someone about to do their final year, what would it be? 👉Surround yourself with a good support system. I don’t think I would be able to get through Year 12 without my family and friends’ support and love. It’s good to have people who will listen, give you good advice and put you in check. Especially in Year 12, it’s common to dramatise situations and it’s good to have someone to bring you back to reality. Also, do the subjects and co-curriculars you love and don’t waste time comparing yourself to others! https://lnkd.in/enFEe6b3 #PLCSydney #education

Happy Teachers' Day! 👩🏫 👨🏫 Today, as we celebrate Teachers' Day, I'm reminded of the profound impact that educators have on our journey through life. It's not just within the walls of a classroom that we encounter teachers; they come in various forms and at different stages of our lives, shaping us into the individuals we become. Here are a few reflections on the diverse teachers we encounter: Our First Teachers: Our parents, grandparents, and caregivers are often our first teachers, imparting essential life lessons, values, and nurturing our curiosity. School Educators: The dedicated teachers in our schools and colleges ignite our passion for learning, encourage critical thinking, and prepare us for the challenges ahead. Mentors and Role Models: Throughout our careers, we encounter mentors and colleagues who teach us valuable skills, share their experiences, and provide guidance that shapes our professional trajectories. Life Lessons: Life itself is a teacher, presenting us with challenges, opportunities, and experiences that teach us resilience, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning. Self-Reflection: We are also our own teachers, constantly learning from our mistakes, successes, and personal growth journeys. On this Teachers' Day, let's take a moment to express our gratitude to all those who have played a role in our education and personal development. Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who appreciates the value of lifelong learning, let's celebrate the collective impact of these guiding lights in our lives.

Happy Education and Sharing Day! On this special day, let’s celebrate the importance of education, the joy of learning, and the power of sharing knowledge. Whether it’s through formal schooling, self-directed exploration, or simply passing on wisdom to others, education enriches our lives and empowers us to create positive change in the world. Remember, education is a gift that keeps on giving. So, comment below anything you may have learned this week or any knowledge you would like to share.

Join the movement today, June 11 2024, as we celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play. 👦👧🎈 Created through a global partnership and officially recognised by the United Nations (UN), this day champions the importance of play in children’s learning and development. Recent research, involving over 25,000 children across 36 countries, shockingly reveals that up to 73% of children feel adults do not value play as a learning tool.* At UC Sydney Hills, we couldn't disagree more! We believe in the power of play! That's why our Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) course is built from the ground up, emphasising play and discovery. Our unique approach equips students to design engaging and interactive learning experiences that make a meaningful and lasting impact during the pivotal years of a child’s development. So, this International Day of Play, let's change the narrative and show the world just how fundamental play can be to learning. After all, we're not only shaping the moments they play; we're shaping their futures. 🌈🌟 Let's play to learn and learn to play! https://lnkd.in/deNDur35 *Source: International Day Of Play (IDOP) - https://bit.ly/4c0v3UV

Attention Education Stakeholders and Gatekeepers. You should have a motive for organizing a Christmas / End of the Year Party. Check out some of the advantages of the End of the Year Party/ Celebration. 🎁 It's an avenue to reflect on your school values and promote them. 🎁 Learners' confidence can be boosted during the celebration. They are encouraged to play and come out of their shells. 🎁 Team spirit can be built during fun activities. 🎁The culture of sharing and taking turns can be taught while playing. 🎁 Rewards and accolades can be given to pupils who have good conduct and behaviours. Take a break from celebrating only academic performance that can be done during prize-giving day. 🎁 Invite book vendors to display educational books and resources, parents could buy. You are subtly teaching or reviving the reading culture. Truth be told some parents don't have time to buy educational items for their wards. What values or lessons do you intend to teach during your End of Term celebration? #motive #CompanyCulture #stakeholders #reflection #skillbuilding #playtime #teambuilding

Get to know to the RG team! Introducing Kiara Bennett our Education Team Leader. Kiara works with our educators and volunteers to deliver our creative reuse programs including excursions, incursions, public events and workshops. We offer a wide range of fantastic education workshops. Do you have a favourite one to teach? My favourite has to be the Creator Club workshop. It’s fun to see how every student thinks differently about the materials we bring and how they can create something from them. It’s such an open-ended workshop. I’ve seen everything from aliens to vacuums! What do you enjoy most about being part of the Reverse Garbage Education team? We have such a great team of educators, all with varying backgrounds. It’s been so fun getting to know everybody’s skills and incorporating that into how we present our workshops. We have very skilled artists on our side and that allows us to facilitate more fun workshops. How does your background in theatre influence your work as an educator? The ‘Yes, and?’ rule really comes in handy. One of our main focuses of the workshops is bringing unusual materials that you don’t normally see. I get a lot of questions from students like “what is that!” or “What’s that for?” and I ask back ‘what do you think it is? What could it be used for?’. They always come back with something that is completely random and sometimes something I didn’t even think about. Being able to support the kids creativity is really special. Are there any exciting local initiatives or businesses that you think more people should know about? RecycleSmart! It’s so simple. All you have to do is fill two bags of tricky-to-recycle items and for only $15, they will come to you and collect the bags. They even have an app that you can easily book a pickup and huge lists of all the items that they can pick-up. Check their website to see if they can pickup yours! https://lnkd.in/gWzW3Sg Moving onto food and coffee! Do you have a favourite Inner West café? Huge fan of the Marrickville Pork Roll, but who isn’t? Thank you Kiara, we love your work!

Are you taking the time to acknowledge your accomplishments, milestones and achievements? I have noticed that many very successful people have a hard time to slow down from constantly working, learning and doing, to enjoy what they have accomplished and who they have become in the process. Praise from others is brushed aside quickly, often they minimize the effort that was required to complete that task. Then they are off to the next challenge and when that’s completed they rush on to the next one. Often feeling empty when they have completed and probably uncomfortable with just being and not constantly doing. As kids we have a natural, innate desire and curiosity to explore, learn and do. When kids proudly show their parents what they have built or drawn something interesting happens. Many parents will right away show the child how to build a bigger block tower or how to draw something even better. Unwittingly they discount their child‘s achievements, not letting the child enjoy and be proud of what they did. Over time children get discouraged to even try, since it seems never good enough. Believes of:“ I am not good enough.“ or „I can’t do anything right.“ may be formed and strengthened every time someone just doesn’t acknowledge and simply enjoys a kids drawing by putting it on the fridge door. Children either stop trying or they keep trying to become the best, the one who works the hardest. Learning to be happy about our small and big accomplishments, taking time to celebrate and enjoying our milestones is something that adults can cultivate in their lives. Let’s chat if you need some help to slow down to celebrate and enjoy your hard earned achievements as much as Penny Tremblay Tremblay Theroux. https://lnkd.in/eVkwh7tU

FREE Step-back to Independence Webinar today, July 1st at 3.30pm to find out more about the Step-back to Independence Programme and how it can support your school or setting to enable children's independence: The Step-Back Programme provides a whole school approach to maximizing children and young people’s independence Direct booking form: https://lnkd.in/eAYWRw7c It's not too late to book and everyone is welcome. Every educator needs this programme. It's a game changer. The Step-back Approach challenges the need to consider WHY and not just WHAT support is delivered WHY does the Step-back Programme work? By adopting the Step Back Programme your education setting will place learners at the heart of the planning process, listening to their voice by following a structured approach which uses a set of simple resources. The Step-back Approach supports EVERYONE to understand their role in maximizing the independence of children and young people.

ATTENDANCE SUPERSTARS 2024/2025 We at Vision have just launched this engaging initiative designed to boost attendance levels at your school for 2024/2025 🚀😁 Many of the schools that are already using the initiative, already had their own attendance initiative but we have been able to take away the stress of tracking, organising and taken the cost of rewards away with this!! Our initiative is completely FREE, where your pupils have the opportunity to shine like the stars, whilst raising and rocketing your school's attendance 🆙 🚀 Here's how it works... ⭐ At the end of each half-term or term, we will celebrate the accomplishments of your Attendance Superstars with a special recognition assembly at your school. Students with perfect attendance will earn the esteemed title of Attendance Superstar and receive a 100% Attendance Mission Accomplished certificate. Prizes will also be presented throughout the year to students nominated by the school for their exceptional efforts in attending regularly. AS WELL, select one end-of-year prize for your Attendance Superstars from any of the three reward categories: 👨🏫CLASS REWARDS: (Cinema or Ice-cream van) 👨👩👧👧FAMILY REWARDS: Family day out or hamper 🥳INDIVIDUAL REWARDS: 100% Attendance badges, toys or stationary sets. Sound good? Okay then... If you want to sign your school up forthis, or if you’d like to find out more and ask a few questions, please email me or drop me a message: ryan.peate@visionforeducation.co.uk. LET DO THIS!!🚀⭐

WHAT we teach and HOW ❓ Enroll now at The AMIC by visiting http://theamic.org for kids ages 7-14 yrs. DID YOU KNOW? All AMIC sessions feel more like adventures, where your kids explore the world while learning from teachers in the US 🇺🇸 and in Spain 🇪🇸 , LIVE! That's what The AMIC is all about – blending education and excitement through interactive online models. Live Sessions, Not Pre-recorded – Why settle for pre-recorded lessons when your child can have real-time interactions with passionate educators? Our live sessions foster engagement, questions, and instant feedback, making learning an unforgettable experience. Ask Why not Just How – Learning should be an adventure! Our lessons are like treasure hunts, full of surprises and interactive challenges that make kids eager to explore and discover. 🌟 Sparking Young Minds, One Live Session at a Time! 🌟