Brave Hearts Bold Minds

In this final episode of this first Brave Heart Bold Minds podcast series, Brad Entwistle, Founding Partner of imageseven turns the tables on Leigh Hatcher who reflects on his experience of interviewing educators from The Scots College.

Professor David Smith, Director of Graduate Studies in Education and Director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin College in Michigan, USA and visiting scholar to The Scots College discusses why boys need collaboration. David further comments on how this can be applied within the classroom and at home.

This week, Ms Lisa Sharpe, Coordinator of Curriculum and Staff Development for the Preparatory School at The Scots College talks on the topic of boys and home learning. Lisa further elaborates on the home learning policy and some specific implications of this approach.

This week Head of Curriculum for year 7 to 12 at The Scots College Mr John Montgomery discusses boys and feelings. This is one of our most significant podcasts as John explores the way our culture has shaped boys understanding of manhood and how to encourage boys to embrace their emotions.

This week, Ms Monique Fewkes, Head of Learning Enrichment at The Scots College discusses why boys need praise. Monique further acknowledges how the right praise shapes a boy and lends to a positive mindset.

This week, Dr Ian Lambert, Principal of The Scots College discusses new learning for boys in a redefined world. Ian shares his insights on the skills necessary for the fast-paced modern world we are moving towards.

Ms Kathy Gibson, Kindergarten Coordinator of the Early Learning Centre at The Scots College discusses why boys need to be dynamic. Kathy explores what this looks like in the classroom and at home.

Mrs Gaye Entwistle, Director of the Early Learning Centre at The Scots College discusses why boys are powerful beyond measure. Gaye elaborates on the value of passion that lies within a boy.

In this week’s episode, Dr Tom Cerni, Head of Counselling Services at The Scots College talks on the important topic of boys and mental health.

This week Mr Duncan Kendall, Assistant Head of the Senior Preparatory School at The Scots College discusses why boys need to be engaged. Duncan imparts great wisdom on its achievability and substantiates through varied illustrations.

This week Mr Gareth Dyer, Manager of the Office of Heritage and Tradition at The Scots College talks on the topic of boys and connection. Gareth elaborates on the benefits of creating and maintaining connectedness.

Mr Chris Metcalfe, Dean of Applied Science at The Scots College talks on the topic of why boys need to seek answers. Chris also elaborates on the hierarchical model of Bloom’s Taxonomy used to classify educational learning objectives.

Ms Amanda Barwick, Dance and Drama Teacher at The Scots College examines why the Arts are being reclaimed by boys. Amanda further explores the value of the Arts and how it’s embedded in the culture at Scots offering the boys flexibility in their thinking, empathy, as well as an understanding of the benefits in the future.

This week, Mr Rod Stoddart, Head of the Brighton Preparatory School at The Scots College examines why boys need to be liked and feel connected. Furthermore, Rod explores the great value of relationships built on trust.

This week Mr Andrew Potter, Head of Students Years 7 to 12 at The Scots College talks on the topic of why boys need to laugh. Andrew shares his viewpoint on the importance of humour when working with boys.