Viewpoints
Bringing you thought-provoking views on current issues in education. Some are written to challenge current thinking. Others are written to prompt action.
The Forgotten Mission Field Posted on 16 October 2008
By Dr Bryan Cowling
When was the last time your connectivity with non-Christian students, parents, families, teachers and principals was explicitly recognised within your church? When was the last time you and others like you who have a connection with people in the schools within your parish boundaries were prayed for by your fellow parishioners? Full Article >>
Tips 4 Teachers Posted on 10 October 2008
By Mrs Alison Wheldon
When our daughters were younger, we would often do a large jigsaw puzzle during the school holidays. I’m talking large, thousands of pieces. The dining room table would be extended, and a cover placed over it to protect it from the many teacups, glasses and so on that would accommodate it over the time it took to complete the puzzle. It also signalled to our family a relaxing of meals protocol, allowing us to have dinner on our laps, which was a rare treat for our children! Full Article >>
What Are We Waiting For? Posted on 29 September 2008
By Dr Bryan Cowling
Did you know that within the geographic boundaries of this Diocese there are over 1000 public primary and secondary schools as well as 130 non-Catholic or non-Islamic schools? All told, this represents more than 550,000 students between the ages of 5 and 18; probably some 300,000 families, and over 20,000 teachers. Full Article >>
Are We Sore Losers? Posted on 3 September 2008
By Dr Bryan Cowling
We’ve just witnessed another Olympic Games. Despite the myth that the Games highlights the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, the truth is that our media focuses almost exclusively on Australia’s winners. The Olympics is where success for individuals and countries is measured entirely by the number and colour of the medals gained. Full Article >>
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Fourth Annual Celebration of Anglican Schooling
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Bigger than the Rudd Revolution
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