From the Ground Up : How a Community with a Vision and a Principal with a Purpose Created a Thriving State School.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cook, Steven.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Secondary.

High schools.

Public schools.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Collingwood : Black Inc., 2023.

Summary:

Taking Albert Park College from forced closure to Australia's School of the Year In 2006, Albert Park College, a public secondary school in inner-city Melbourne, was closed after a dramatic loss in confidence caused enrolments to plummet. Devastated yet determined parents rallied and convinced the education department to give the school a second chance. The old buildings were bulldozed and a new school began to take shape.At the same time, experienced public school educator Steven Cook was in search of a fresh start. He took on the job as principal of the new college, moved into the local area, became part of the community and got to work.In 2021, Albert Park College was voted Australian School of the Year.In From the Ground Up, Steven Cook reveals how a thriving new college was created where the previous one had failed, and what it takes to create a successful public school. He reflects on his career as an educator, and demonstrates how to rebuild and renew our public schools to give our young people and our nation a great future. This is an inspiring story of how learning from our mistakes can result in our greatest achievements.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Prologue

Introduction

Part 1: Creating a School

1. Carpe Diem!

2. Making a Connection

3. A School of My Own

4. Defining the Values

5. Designing a School

6. Making a School Creative

7. Teaching for the Future

Part 2: Leading a School

8. The Inspiring (and Sometimes Tiring) Life of a Principal

9. The Art of School Leadership

Part 3: Consolidating a School

10. It's Who You Hire

11. Promoting Teaching and Learning

12. Online Learning and the Future of Schools

13. Using the Environment to Inspire

14. Building Trust with Parents

15. And Finally . . . Paying for It All

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Back Cover.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Cook, Steven From the Ground Up

ISBN:

9781743823057

OCLC:

1372399715