Donella Beare

For many, 2020 heralded in a new beginning, the dawn of a new decade with so many exciting possibilities on the horizon. Fast forward four months and the world of 2019 seems a distant memory as COVID-19 changes our world for the foreseeable future.

Leadership is important in the success of an organisation. Good leadership fosters an environment of increased productivity, staff retention, employee engagement and positive outcomes.

As we go about our daily lives; shopping online, videoconferencing and switching on Netflix at the end of a hard day, what we may not realise is that more than 80 per cent of all the online, gaming and streaming services we use are based in the ‘cloud’.

Smarter energy strategy across education campuses is reducing electricity use and saving some Western Australian schools hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Smarter energy strategy across education campuses is reducing electricity use and saving some Western Australian schools hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

St Stephen’s School Year 12 student Crystal Edwards is part of a high-performance Swimming program where she trains nine times a week for two hours at a time.

Erin Bell had just started working at a new mine site during her FIFO career when she noticed links between the quality of onsite onboarding, village living integration, communication and information availability.

A ‘typical day’ for most of us relies on multi-tasking and using a variety of skills simultaneously.

The power of community was on full display as four students from Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School (PAICS) enjoyed an urban school experience at St Stephen’s School recently, learning new activities, making new friends and seeing the sights of Perth.

As schools are increasingly tasked with preparing students for the world of tomorrow, the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) grows.

On the back of my last Thought Leadership article Adapting Education to Generation Alpha, based on McCrindle Research’s latest data, I thought it would be worthwhile hearing from groups of young people an

The Biophilia hypothesis emerged in 1984, stating humans have an affinity for nature and the life that flourishes within it. This hypothesis has extended over time to reflect the idea that our well-being is enhanced when we spend time or view natural environments.

What will your legacy be? How will your colleagues, children, and friends remember you? I’ve found myself contemplating this question recently, my retirement years are on the horizon and St Stephen’s School is celebrating our 40th anniversary.

A recent undertaking by our school has been described by Nic Hayes from Media Stable as ‘a masterclass in publicity’ but in the words of F.Scott Fitzgerald, “I shall tell you what occurred, and let you judge for yourself.”

When you leave a workplace would you consider returning? Not to sneak back in after hours to grab your office mug or to casually gloat to former colleagues about how great your new role is. I’m referring to years down the track, would you return to reminisce about the good times?

Although not immediately obvious, ultra-runners, brides, business executives and year 12 students all share something in common. After months of training, planning, aiming for KPI’s, studying for exams and completing final assessments these individuals reach their Everest.