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Flourishing Podcast
by Flourishing Learners Team - Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Welcome to the Flourishing Podcast, a new initiative from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) designed to inspire and connect our educators, leaders, and system teams. This isn’t just another educational podcast—it’s built for us, by us. Each episode will spotlight the incredible work happening in our schools and across our system, featuring conversations with educators, leaders, and even world-renowned experts. We’ll dive deep into topics that matter most to MACS schools: Science of Learning, Instructional Coaching, Leadership, Well-being, Catholic Identity…and much more. Our goal?
Episodes
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School Spotlight - St Peter's Primary School, Epping
In this episode of the Flourishing Podcast School Spotlight series, we visit St Peter’s Primary, Epping to explore how system vision is translated into sustained whole-school practice. Joined by the Principal, Angela Tonkin and Teaching & Learning Lead, Erin Whitbread – we unpack how the school…
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Cognitive load theory in action with Dr Matthew Fyfield
Danny Jaber sits down with Dr Matt Fyfield - former Deputy Principal turned Monash University lecturer - to explore what the science of learning really means for today’s classrooms. From cognitive load theory to explicit teaching and system-wide improvement, this episode bridges research and...
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Unpacking the new RE Curriculum with Prof Kath Engebretson
This episode explores the development and early implementation of the new Religious Education Curriculum across MACS. Bringing together the curriculum's writers and key contributors, the discussion examines the overarching philosophy, the distinctions between primary and secondary contexts, and…
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School Spotlight - St Mary of the Cross, Epping
Having the courage to change with St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School, Epping North. In this episode, we are at one of our primary schools – Danny Jaber will be joined by Principal, Claire Pitcher, and Rafael Fernandez, who is the Teaching & Learning and Digital...
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What We Get Wrong About Learning – And What Works Instead with Carl Hendrick
If you’re an Ed Sheeran fan, Carl Hendrick would argue you really should know Bob Dylan and in this episode, that idea of looking deeper runs well beyond music.Carl joins us to explore why learning isn’t as straightforward as it appears and how what feels like understanding can often be something...
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School Spotlight - St Clement of Rome, Bulleen
The School Spotlight Series complements the existing Flourishing Podcast by providing a practical, school-based perspective on the implementation of MACS priorities and initiatives.Through real examples from MACS schools, episodes highlight the experiences, reflections and insights of educators,...
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Ep 5: " Teachers do not want pre-prepared pedagogical meals" with Dr Simon Breakspear
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Simon Breakspear, one of the most influential voices in educational improvement, to explore how his thinking has evolved across his time working with MACS (several years!) and a span of time in which he has written three major works: Teaching Sprints, The...
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Episode 4: "Lots of reading, lots of writing, lots of speaking and lots of listening" with Emina McLean
What does it take to create lasting literacy improvement across an education system — and how can schools avoid the “pendulum swings” of educational change?In this episode of the Flourishing Podcast, Danny Jabber sits down with literacy and implementation expert Emina McLean for a rich…
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Episode 3: “Teachers are inherently, incredibly and wonderfully idiosyncratic…” with Tom Sherrington
In this episode of the Flourishing Podcast, Danny Jaber is joined by educator, author and WalkThrus founder Tom Sherrington for a practical and thought‑provoking conversation about great teaching and instructional mastery. From the influence of music and creativity to the origins and global…
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Episode 2: "What schools really like to have is... clarity" with Katie Roberts-Hull
In this episode of the Flourishing Podcast, Danny Jaber speaks with Katie Roberts-Hull about how teachers, schools, and systems can improve teaching practice through evidence-informed professional learning, strong curriculum resources, and clear system direction.The conversation explores how...
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Episode 1: A shared system vision with Dr Edward Simons
In this episode of the Flourishing Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Edward Simons, Executive Director of MACS, to explore both, the Vision for Instruction and the Vision for Engagement, from a system-wide lens. Ed shares insights into how the Visions align with MACS’ broader strategic goals, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Flourishing Podcast, a new initiative from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) designed to inspire and connect our educators, leaders, and system teams. This isn’t just another educational podcast—it’s built for us, by us. Each episode will spotlight the incredible work happening in our schools and across our system, featuring conversations with educators, leaders, and even world-renowned experts. We’ll dive deep into topics that matter most to MACS schools: Science of Learning, Instructional Coaching, Leadership, Well-being, Catholic Identity…and much more. Our goal?
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Flourishing Podcast currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Flourishing Podcast about?
Welcome to the Flourishing Podcast, a new initiative from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) designed to inspire and connect our educators, leaders, and system teams. This isn’t just another educational podcast—it’s built for us, by us. Each episode will spotlight the incredible work...
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Flourishing Podcast is created and hosted by Flourishing Learners Team - Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
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