David Smith
@davidsmithoz
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A principal in Sydney, passionate about writing, working with kids and learning through fun. All tweets are my own opinions.
Joined April 2009
Teachers aren't imagining it. Study shows that kids' social & emotional development has been impaired by COVID. Disadvantaged kids held back the most. https://t.co/G9Qctd7kR6
@dennisshirley @eduint @TheWellbeingP @steve_munby @PlayJouerCanada
theguardian.com
Half of youngsters from all economic backgrounds affected and especially those whose parents’ jobs were hit, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Murray Farm Public School celebrating NAIDOC week with all flags now proudly flying.
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Murray Farm Public School performed at the FOIM at the Opera House on Friday night. What a wonderful night of Public Education
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Murray Farm Public School students were involved on Friday night and what a lovely night it was. Excellence on display from Public Education at the Opera House.
2,700+ of our students will be performing in The Festival of Instrumental Music this week @SydOperaHouse & we had students on @7NewsSydney & @sunriseon7. The recorder is an instrument of equity – great way to learn aspects of music without huge outlay! https://t.co/mLE4LSHQe7
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Many of my colleagues are standing for the public education party today and my great mate @jihaddibmp for the labor party. I also saw Danny Lim on the ballot paper. Wishing them all the best today. Democracy is something to be cherished and never taken for granted.
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The only way to fix the teacher shortage is to improve pay and working conditions. Everything else is window dressing and at times, damaging to the profession, particularly programs like Teach For Australia. #MoreThanThanks
https://t.co/pICk8YTjGN
abc.net.au
A program placing people who want to change careers is being employed in New South Wales from next year, in a move that's hoped will help with the state's teacher shortage — but the teachers' union...
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The staffing crisis is worsening @Dom_Perrottet Student outcomes only improve when welfare & learning needs are supported by qualified teachers in every classroom. Fix the mess your govt has presided over for a decade. Our kids deserve better! #MoreThanThanks #NoTeachersNoFuture
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On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Studio in Hollywood, California! Who is ready to celebrate #Disney100 Years of Wonder next year?
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What a sensational day at our @FairfieldAECG Koori Culture Day. 350 students & staff from 22 schools engaging in a smoking ceremony, culture, language, dance, song, art, artifacts, weaving & sport. I'm so proud of our team!♥️💛🖤 @NSWEducation @nswaecg @GeorgeHarrisson @dizdarm
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I loved seeing John and Bonita on Play School.
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Day 1 of Leading By Learning - first time with principals, DPs, HTs, APs and AP C&I. Reflecting on self to learn to have important conversations that drive school improvement effectively. @DebSummerhayes @jodiharben @davidsmithoz @hallie_baxter @HelenMorgani
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This makes me laugh everyone! 😂
This is the best. Ive seen it countless times & without fail it still makes me so happy. The Duet … 🤣🤣👏👏👏
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⚠️ NEWS FLASH ⚠️ You can use @Canva right within Book Creator to bring in beautiful book covers! Check out this awesome blog post by @TheMerrillsEDU to read how it works - https://t.co/pHUj0BGEM4 ⤵️
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Oldest living culture in the world. And going strong 🖤💛❤️👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽👇🏿
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Federation welcomes Labor’s commitment to scrap the Perrottet Government’s controversial new student behaviour strategy policy should they win the election next year. @henryrajendra
https://t.co/5oWFeeDjPQ
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https://t.co/zKkQVmCbPK Winner of the 2022 Murray Farm PS Wall Clock Competition
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Parents and staff at Murray Farm Public School appreciate the supplies and the effort to keep us safe.
The quiet achievers from SINSW. Hard it at the distribution centre ensuring every school across the state gets their next fortnights supply of Rapid Antigen Tests and masks. 5am to 10pm operation at the moment.
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Great to join my colleague John Kennedy this afternoon & recognise over 5 decades of service to the students in NSW by Helen Colquhoun - forged an outstanding career marked by making a difference to thousands of young lives from disadvantaged backgrounds. Great service Helen!
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