From Pivot’s Pencil

With the end of the school year approaching, it’s always important to remind ourselves that our students are resilient (even more so with the right support). While it’s been a very different year, our students have risen to the occasion. Even so, many students (and...

Our latest episode of the Student Voices Podcast focuses on how students have experienced the return to remote learning for a second time. While many students have returned to on-site learning across the country, here in Victoria, we have spent half of the school year...

“Feedback is a function of respect; when you don’t have honest conversations with us about our strengths and our opportunities for growth, we question our contributions and your commitment.” Brene Brown 2018 In our seven years of working with leaders, we’ve learned...

Planning your 2021 School Strategy As we approach the final term for the year, many schools have begun their planning process for 2021. We know how important it is to create evidence-based targets and processes for the new year. To support your school’s planning...

In the words of one of the VicSRC Student Executive Advisory Committee members, we’re all a bit down in the gutters at the moment. And when you’re down in the gutter it can be hard to think about anything other than getting through it and getting out. Especially if...

Student voice is important and relevant across all year levels and age groups in learning communities. Young people who find their own voice in supportive school environments are more likely to develop a confident voice, a capacity to act in the world, and a...

We can all agree feedback is great? Right?  In reality, for many teachers, students and school leaders feedback isn’t all that helpful and can sometimes be damaging. Research shows that effective feedback requires trust between parties and a form of radical...

Children from low-income families will be disproportionately impacted if schools across Melbourne are forced back into remote learning this month, according to new research. The research shows that remote learning in response to the COVID-19crisis has compounded the...