Big Write hits Year 1
November 16th, 2017 by Arthur Le
Big Write is a literacy approach recently introduced in Year 1. It ties in perfectly with Visible Learning because it ensures that both teachers and children know what they can […]
Inspired by Squizzy
November 16th, 2017 by Arthur Le
This term in English, the Year 7 boys have been studying the novel ‘Runner’ and were extremely fortunate to meet the author, Robert Newton. Rob spoke to the boys about […]
Crowther in Kansas
November 16th, 2017 by Arthur Le
Internationally renowned educational expert Jim Knight invited BGS staff Dr Ray Swann and Mark Dowley to the University of Kansas in early November for a training course in Instructional Coaching. […]
10 steps to effective time management
November 16th, 2017 by Arthur Le
With examinations already begun for some and fast approaching for others, I’d like to offer some guidance in the area of time management. Of course, these suggestions are useful throughout […]
Honouring one another
November 15th, 2017 by Arthur Le
Last Friday evening, the Crowther sported 60 inviting tents as 110 participants (Year 4 boys, their parent/mentor and staff) gathered for the second annual Young Warriors’ Camp. The aim of […]
Have a crack!
November 15th, 2017 by Arthur Le
At the Year 12 Prize Giving Assembly a few weeks ago, high-performing students in Years 11 and 12 were awarded books by School Council Chairman Peter Ickeringill and addressed by […]
Year 7s and 8s vacate the classroom
November 2nd, 2017 by Arthur Le
“There sure are a lot of clothing stores and cafes but not many drinking fountains [on Church Street].” “I never see anyone using the benches in the middle [of Church […]
Toughing it out for a cause
November 2nd, 2017 by Arthur Le
On the weekend of 28–29 October, a team of Year 6 boys, staff and families participated in the Murrumbeena Relay for Life held at Duncan McKinnon Reserve. The event ran […]
The secret lives of mums
November 2nd, 2017 by Arthur Le
Dr Arne Rubinstein facilitated a High Tea for Year 8 boys and their mothers last week. The aim was to strengthen the bond between these young men and their mums, […]
Handling the pressure
November 2nd, 2017 by Arthur Le
Anticipation built towards the State Athletics Championships as all three Junior School 4 x 100m relay teams had qualified to compete. With all the training and preparation complete, it was […]