by Dr Paul Teys | Aug 4, 2023 | Interchange Bench
As I reflect on over twenty years as a principal in four schools, staff matters consumed a significant amount of time and effort and at times nearly caused major grief. Staff relationships, performance, managing conflict, ensuring engagement and alignment with the...
by Fiona Lewis-Gray | Jul 6, 2023 | The Slade Report
This week we did our official Biggest Morning Tea, and it was a great success! Hosting it at the end of May, we got everyone involved in a Great Slade Bake Off, with our teams bringing in their own baked goods. Although there was some trepidation about what would be...
by Anita Ziemer | Apr 13, 2023 | The Slade Report
If those who most resist change typically have the most to lose, then I’m wondering what it is that ‘No’ voters stand to lose? I listen to the news over Easter and hear that King Charles has given his support for research into the British monarchy’s (aka his own...
by Candice Lewis | Apr 5, 2023 | Interchange Bench
This is how we used to speak about our salaries, especially if you had a pay secrecy clause written into your contract. Well, these taboo conversations are about to become a thing of the past, with the recent Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay)...
by Astrid Daniels | Mar 21, 2023 | Interchange Bench
Did you know that one in two people in Australia are either born overseas or have a parent born overseas? The state of Victoria alone has around 290 different languages spoken, with over 300 ancestries (note, these stats are not including indigenous languages and...