Bec Spink
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Educator. Learner. Leader. School Principal.
Naarm, Australia
Joined March 2009
Exciting times ahead. If you’re a new teacher or experienced teacher or leader looking for a change in 2025, please come along to our Recruitment Information Session. Can’t wait. https://t.co/tkdj478EfM
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Alone in the developed world, Australia uses its education funding to create a class system rather than break it down. The consequences are dire. My latest in @THEMONTHLY
themonthly.com.au
Jessica Stanley is a London-based Australian author of two novels: A Great Hope and Consider Yourself Kissed.
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Build it and they’ll keep coming: The playground that kids asked for
theage.com.au
A council keen to redevelop a beloved adventure playground ran consultation workshops with kids. Here’s what they wanted.
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How special it is to start a school from scratch! Next term, we'll be hiring a Business Manager, Leading Teacher (Disability Inclusion), Learning Specialists, & Teachers to join @tobyrusso, our AP, and myself. Can't wait. Let's go! 🚀 https://t.co/r5ZWZoVkxQ
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Dusting off the speaking boots...it's been a while. Looking forward to sharing our story so far in "School(s) of Thought: Reimagining Education from the Ground Up" in the EduBUILD stream at EduTECH. #EduTECHAU
@EduTECH_AU
https://t.co/4YsvZ01z4b
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This is a hard one to take, but unfortunately a reality for many. Not only is the system losing good leaders, the numbers of those wanting to step up is dwindling. I love being a principal but it’s complex & there is always room for system improvement. https://t.co/cbNl1PHngH
theage.com.au
Some experts believe principals could be eligible to launch legal claims for moral injury – a psychological condition once reserved for soldiers in war zones.
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Today is the first-ever annual UN International Day of Play, which calls on policymakers to "elevate the importance of play" in education and community settings worldwide so that children can reach their full potential. #playmatters #internationaldayofplay
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Studies suggest the absence of "risky play" in the modern world could be contributing to the teen mental health crisis. Here's what it's all about.
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We are building new schools where they are needed most - in fact, 100 of them by 2026. We have built 75 new schools so far and today I visited Kurmile Primary in Officer with Premier @JacintaAllanMP to meet principals appointed to 6 new schools in 2025. What a talented bunch.
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Has a Decline in Playtime Affected Children’s Mental Health? | Psychology Today
psychologytoday.com
Mental health issues in children are on the rise. A new paper suggests that a decrease in independent playtime might play a role.
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I’m #proudtobepublic today and always. Educated in the public system and now a proud principal in the public system. All public schools deserve full funding! Let’s get this done. @PublicSchoolsAU @AEUVictoria @AEUfederal
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New research shows the urgent need for the full funding of Victorian public schools with teacher shortages and alarming declines on student and teacher wellbeing having a widespread impact. #auspol
https://t.co/y9bwkEFWXI
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'Yet ...' bringing together the science AND art of inquiry… @kjinquiry bringing some sense to this dialogue. 👌
kathmurdoch.com.au
I am on my way home from a wonderful week working with the staff of the International School of Uganda. It is such a privilege to be invited to spend a full week on campus, planning, hosting rich...
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Schools are using research to try to improve children’s learning – but it’s not working https://t.co/MY7i84tGIf via @ConversationUK
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It is proving very difficult to use research to improve schools.
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Looking forward to this new adventure…
⭐ Congratulations to the principals who'll lead the 6 new schools opening in 2025 ⭐ Learn more about these schools and their principals by visiting our website ➡️ https://t.co/pZBbY2XEIC
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Victoria's teaching crisis is forecast to worsen, with an estimated shortage of 5,000 teachers within four years. Public schools are demanding additional funding to help keep educators from leaving the profession | @pamurrell #springst
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“In effect, one in every ten public school students in Victoria is not funded for their education and our principals, teachers and support staff have to make up the shortfall.” We cannot wait any longer to fully resource our schools. #auspol
https://t.co/6Pqyz2VI0E
theeducatoronline.com
More than 50 principals from public schools across Victoria have taken their demands to state parliament
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