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Inaburra Insight
by Inaburra School
Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.Proudly presented by Inaburra School.
Episodes
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Neurodivergence at Work: Creating Schools Where Everyone Can Thrive
In this episode of Learning Conversations, Lyndal Tait speaks with executive and business coach Kathryn Martens about the experiences of neurodivergent adults working in schools. Drawing on her professional expertise and her own experience of late diagnosis, Kathryn explores masking, overwhelm…
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From Dip to Drive: Practical Strategies to Reignite Student Motivation
In this episode of Learning Conversations, Dr Andrew Martin—registered psychologist and Professor of Educational Psychology—explores the well-documented “motivation dip” that often emerges in Years 8 and 9. He unpacks the developmental, social, and academic factors contributing to this decline in...
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Learning Conversation: Blake Johnston on Building Resilience with Daily Habits, Community, and the Power of R U OK?
Blake Johnston is a three-time world record-holding endurance athlete and mental health advocate. In 2023, Blake captured global attention by surfing non-stop for over 40 hours, catching 707 waves, and raising vital awareness for mental health. He went on to lead the World’s Biggest Paddleout…
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Learning Conversation: Power of Trust with Andrew Macdonald Brown
Lyndal Tait hosts a conversation with Andrew Macdonald Brown, an executive coach with over 35 years experience in education, about the importance of trust in leadership. Andrew emphasises the role of coaching in enhancing leadership and team effectiveness, citing his experience in the Middle East...
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Beyond Numbers: Rethinking ability and inclusivity in Mathematics with Francis Su and James Pietsch.
In this episode of "Learning Conversations," host Lyndal Tait discusses the nature and purpose of school education with mathematician Francis Su and Inaburra Principal James Pietsch. Francis, a former president of the Mathematical Association of America and author of "Mathematics for Human...
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Beyond the Burra: Study hacks with Julian Annison (Class of 2019)
During their final year at Inaburra School, as they prepared for their HSC, 2023 Inaburra School Captains, Christos Gatzastras and Sienna Thorpe sought out advice from past graduates about their end of school experience and the opportunities they found beyond graduation. In this ‘Beyond the…
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Live Event: Mathematics for Human Flourishing with Francis Su
For Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. In this Founders Lecture, Francis will show that mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most importantly, of the heart. Su offers an inclusive vision of what mathematics is, who it…
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Practical Pod: Reconnecting with Nature- How it can improve your health, build a heart for conservation in your children and create memorable family adventures
Lyndal Tait and Mel Clarke discuss the benefits of spending time in nature for mental and physical health. They share personal experiences and tips for incorporating nature into daily routines, highlighting the positive impact on mental health and spirituality. Mel explores how combining exercise...
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Learning Conversations: Why everybody should learn a musical instrument
Inaburra’s Director of Music, Jen Geering, discusses her research into the impacts of music education with recent Inaburra graduate Abbey Parkes, piano accompanist Ray Avard and host Lyndal Tait. They share their personal musical journeys and how learning an instrument shaped them over time....
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Practical Pod: Technology and your child with Dr Justin Coulson, Matt Tomlin and Tanya Grant
In this episode, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson joins Matt Tomlin and Tanya Grant to discuss practical strategies for managing children's technology use at home and how to foster open communication about devices. Justin shares insights from his own experience raising six daughters and…
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Learning Conversations: The underbelly of life and how curiosity leads to compassion
Brennan Fortier and Christian Coulberg from International Justice Mission join host Lyndal Tait to shed light on the grim reality of individuals ensnared in modern-day slavery, specifically those engaged in online scams targeting the West. Ryan Nyoum, a TAS teacher at Inaburra with a background…
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Live Event: Chasing success in an age of uncertainty - Max Jeganathan
In a world that seems to be spiralling increasingly out of control, is there a path to flourishing that rises above the chaos? The models of success we are told to chase are governed by internal desire, evaluated by external validation and surrounded by instability. There must be a better way.…
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Learning Conversations: Recovering Achievement Addict with Dr Justine Toh
Would you consider yourself an achievement junkie? Many high school students fear that their ATAR result will be a summary of not just their schooling career, but also their individual worth. How do we view success? Is it something we earn through our efforts and striving or as a matter of grace,...
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Learning Conversations: Community Matters with Dr Jen George
We hear the word ‘community’ thrown around all the time, but what actually is it and why does it matter? In this conversation, show host Lyndal Tait speaks with Dr Jen George, an expert in community and governance, about what community means and how it makes us who we are. They discuss some key...
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Learning Conversations: Sport and the muscle memory of learning
Lessons learnt on the sporting field often serve us well throughout life – building resilience, pushing through fatigue, turning up and accepting defeat graciously. In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Inaburra’s PDHPE teachers Simon Wadds, Matthew Tolhurst and Ashleigh O’Keefe as they...
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Learning Conversations: Glimpsing Hope with Leisa Aitken
In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Leisa Aitken and Inaburra Principal Dr James Pietsch about hope – what we understand it to be and how we can build greater hope in our own lives and in the lives of young people. The conversation explores the ways hope is seen in our coping and…
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Live Event: Raising hope and resilience in young people - Leisa Aitken
Hope is essential for a flourishing life but in our anxious and overwhelmed post-pandemic world, many are struggling to be hopeful. What can we do to nurture hope in ourselves and in young people? This talk explores recent psychological research as well as the wisdom of philosophers and…
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Learning Conversations: Neurodiversity - Limitations and Possibilities with Vanessa Culbert
In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Inaburra’s new leader of Learning Support, Vanessa Culbert about neurodiversity. Vanessa shares from her unique perspective as both as psychologist and teacher about how neurodiversity can be defined, the challenges it often raises for us in learning...
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Live Event: Creating a collaborative culture for learning - Prof. Michael Anderson
What does it mean to collaborate? Why is it critical to be an effective collaborator and how can we implement collaboration in our workplace or school? This interactive presentation by Professor Michael Anderson focuses on broadening our perspective of collaboration. Michael discusses how...
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Learning Conversations: Building creative capacity with Prof Michael Anderson and Glenn Snowball
In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Professor Michael Anderson and Inaburra's Learning Leader of Stage and Screen Glenn Snowball, about creativity in learning. Creativity is something which is inherent in each of us, and yet certain activities we engage in can strengthen that capacity....
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Learning Conversations: Learning Character – What is it and why is it important for everyone?
In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Inaburra School Principal, Dr James Pietsch, as well as Director of Teaching and Learning, Karen Lymn and Director of Professional Learning, Chris Smith, about Learning Character. What is it? Why is it important? and how do we foster it in our…
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Live Event: Bono, Nick Cave and the power of a song by Dr Greg Clarke
In this lecture, Greg begins with a discussion of philosophical theology as it relates to music, creation and human striving. He talks about the ‘seriousness’ of the Arts, how they close in on meaning and evoke a sense of life’s significance. “Art seems to get closer to the soul. Stories suggest...
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Live Event: Stage or Stream Why the live performance still matters by Dr Mark Stephens
In this lecture, Mark gives a compelling case for the live performance as a ubiquitous form which highlights the importance of our human embodiment. He argues that art needs no justification, in the way that love needs no justification. Reflecting on a Christian theology of creation, Mark…
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Live Event: ‘Why have you abandoned me ' Can art speak of hope in a God-forsaken world by Re
In this lecture, Michael begins by looking at art as ‘true witness’ through George Gittoes’ collection of stories and drawings of the Kibeho massacre. He reflects on how the artist sought to write ‘as beautifully as possible’ in order to honour the humanity of those who suffered and explores how...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.Proudly presented by Inaburra School.
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Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting...
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