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Walk the MileEpisode 67: A Young Doctor For Young People with Ellie CookI have great admiration for those people that work in the medical field. We hear a lot about the difficulties that some of these professionals have to face and wonder how such an important resource can continue to sustain itself. We also observe the tragic conditions that those in places around the world that are in the midst of war or natural disaster and acknowledge the incredible stress and pressure that these people work under. This conversation is with one of our ex-students, Ellie Cook, who works in the area of pediatric oncology. Ellie talks about what drives her...2025-07-2336 minWalk the MileEpisode 66: Leaders Creating Leaders with Ian NarevOne of our hopes as a school is that we would be helping to create the leaders of the future. How that is done and the best way to do that is a complex process which requires lessons in all forms. Ian Narev has been a leader in a number of large organisations and is currently the CEO of SEEK, the leading online employment agency in Australia. He is also a father of three daughters at SCEGGS and a long standing Director of the School Board. In this conversation, we discuss what it takes to be a leader, creating...2025-06-1947 minWalk the MileEpisode 65: More Than Paint and Canvas with Michaela GleaveMany of you will know that one of our buildings, Wilkinson House, has undergone a major refurbishment over the last couple of years. We looking forward to its reopening sometime later in 2025. One of the outstanding features of the new building will be an artwork by one of our Visual Art Assistants, Michaela Gleave. Michaela is also a professional artist in her own right and has created this wonderful artwork that will stand as the centrepiece for the rejuvenated building. In this episode, we discuss Michaela’s passion for contemporary and installation art, and how her practice draws together a w...2025-05-2945 minWalk the MileEpisode 64: Learning about LearningDo you ever wonder about how you learn? As in you, personally? As a school, our main business is about learning, but how do we do it? And is learning different for different people? In this episode I speak with Katie Brett, Head of Learning Support. We discuss how students may be supported in their learning, how we might learn and the question of success. This is an important discussion for everyone as it goes further than being delivered information so that we can retain it. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
2025-05-0139 minWalk the MileEpisode 63: Teaching By Numbers with Katherine BaileyOne of the strengths of our school is the long serving members of staff who leave a legacy of teaching and learning. Last year, a devoted and accomplished maths teacher, Katherine Bailey, retired after 44 years of service to the SCEGGS community. In this episode, we discuss her path to teaching, what she has seen change over the years, the importance of a maths education and how she has sustained such a long stint being a teacher. It was an encouraging conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well.
2025-04-0334 minWalk the MileEpisode 62: Learning a Lingo with Angelique Deleeuw and Vivien DongI wonder if you have ever tried to learn a language? My own attempts have never been that successful, always stumbling around accents and fearful of making a fool of myself. Angelique Deleeuw and Vivien Dong are two of our language teachers that have had vast experience in not only teaching other languages but also learning new languages. In this episode we discuss the benefits of learning a language beyond the basics, the variety of ways you can learn a language and how it can enhance the whole person. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
2025-02-2642 minWalk the MileEpisode 61: Starting School As a Parent with Rob Jessup and Anna ChandlerAs the school year begins, it can be a nervous time for some of our students for all sorts of reasons. This can also be the case for some of our parents too. This episode addresses the issues that might occur when starting school, from a parent’s perspective, whether it be for the first time, a new school or a new year. Rob Jessup and Anna Chandler are both parents that have children in both the Primary and Secondary School. This year, they have one starting Kindergarten and Year 7 respectively. They share their concerns, good advice and experience as...2025-01-3044 minWalk the MileEpisode 60: 2024: What’s next?? With Peter EyersThe idea behind this podcast was that Peter Eyers (Head of Drama at SCEGGS) and I would chat about the year gone by and all that it held. What eventuated was a discussion about religion, power, loss and community!! A very interesting conversation about how we take what has happened and look towards the future. I hope that you enjoy it. It’s the last one for this year and I want to say thank you to everyone that has listened, been a guest and given feedback. I am proud to say that we have made it to 60 episodes wit...2024-11-2033 minWalk the MileEpisode 59: The Changes and Challenges of Marriage with Unity Patterson and Chris WarrenI have conducted over 300 weddings in my 24 years as an Anglican minister and many of those have been for students that I have taught. This is always a great privilege and honour to be invited into such an important event in their lives, to continue that connection post school and to recognise that the SCEGGS community means something to people, even after they no longer walk in through the green gate. I first taught Unity Patterson when she was in Year 1 back in 2002. Who would have thought that one day I would be conducting her wedding to Chris Warren...2024-11-0645 minWalk the MileEpisode 58: Same but Different with Amelie and Lauren RansomThis time of the year is when our Year 12 students are finishing up their school life and looking towards a new and different future. Two of those students, Amelie and Lauren Ransom, have gone through their whole schooling life together. In fact, they have been together their whole lives as they are twins, identical ones at that! In this conversation, we find out what its like to be a twin from their perspective and I get to ask some of those questions that you might have always wanted to ask. I hope you enjoy our discussion.
2024-10-2332 minWalk the MileEpisode 57: Leadership of Love with Margot FaraciThere is much to be said about leadership and it is modelled to us many different ways by those that lead. We all have experience and ideas of what leadership is and what might make a “good” leader. Pretty soon we will be selecting new student leaders for 2025 and we spend time beforehand considering what leadership looks like for our school. Margot Faraci runs a business called “Love Leadership” which approaches leadership, as the name suggests, from a love perspective. We talk about parenting and how that has influenced her view of leadership, what do we define love as and the...2024-08-0143 minWalk the MileEpisode 56: A Voice Still Heard with Aunty Kath Farrawell and Aunty Viv FreemanThe SCEGGS Primary School observed Reconciliation Week last week and Secondary School is doing so this week. Going along with these events, this week’s podcast is a conversation with two of our Indigenous Aunties: Aunty Kath Farrawell and Aunty Viv Freeman. They both share their own stories, as well as their ancestors, and talk about what drives them to continue being a voice to future generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We discussed reconciliation and its part in constructing a stronger, more compassionate and equitable nation. I hope you gain something from our conversation.
Th...2024-06-0648 minWalk the MileEpisode 55: The Image of Success with Zoe VrachnasThe goal to be “successful” is very enticing for many of us. Not only do we want to be good at what we do but we would love to be recognised and applauded for it. But is that all there is to success? This is a conversation with one of our former Head Girls, Zoe Vrachnas. We talk about what success might look like, the subjectiveness of such a description and whether it is necessary for confidence and fulfillment. We also discuss her path to where she is now and what influences or impacts her goals and dreams. I hope...2024-05-1641 minWalk the MileEpisode 54: What’s the Point of Sustainability? With Hudson WorsleyThe concerns about our environment and the impact that we have on it continue to be a regular topic of discussion. The changing weather patterns, our use of resources, consumerism and waste management are all issues that we can not only talk about but affect each one of us in different ways. They will also determine what sort of planet the generations of the future will live upon. In this discussion, I am speaking with Hudson Worsley, a long-time SCEGGS dad and the owner of his own sustainability company. Hudson has done some great work with us to help...2024-05-0250 minWalk the MileEpisode 53: Networks that build networks with Sally LoaneThis conversation is with a former school board member, parent and media personality Sally Loane. We discuss what it takes to build communities in all sorts of settings and some of the obstacles to building community within our current environment. Sally’s experience on television, radio and through print media has provided her with many insights into what it takes to create and maintain strong communities. I hope you enjoy our chat.
2024-04-1032 minWalk the MileEpisode 52: Culturally Shifting with Ross and Sunny LustedRoss and Sunny Lusted are two of our Primary School parents. They have had years of working in the hospitality industry and together have created restaurants and hotels around the world. Through their travels, they have learnt many lessons about community, culture and people that can only come through experience. In this conversation, they share some of their learnings and how it has shaped what they do and who they are. I hope you enjoy our chat.
2024-03-271h 00Walk the MileEpisode 51: The Life of a Songwriter with Don SpencerOne of the great joys that I have received from standing at the gate each morning to greet the students is getting to know many of our neighbours. Don Spencer OAM is one of those people that I have got to know over the years and have enjoyed hearing his story. He has had a lifetime in the music industry, was a presenter on the ABC’s Playschool for many years and has established a charity which addresses the needs of the most vulnerable children in our society. In this conversation, Don shares his journey and what drives him to...2024-03-1341 minWalk the MileEpisode 50: What Do You Think? with Eleanor Gordon SmithI often hear people say they overthink things. But when can you do too much thinking? This conversation is with a former student, Eleanor Gordon-Smith (Class of 2009). Eleanor is a philosopher, academic and has been writing an advice column for the Guardian Australia for the last four years. She has also published a book titled “Stop Being Reasonable”. We discuss the value of thought, the nature of advice and why we seek it and the place that doubt has in our beliefs. It might all sound pretty deep but I can assure you that there are plenty of examples and...2024-02-2945 minWalk the MileEpisode 50: Change and Creativity. Technology, AI and other undiscovered territoryI am constantly fascinated by the rapidly changing face of technology and the things it can do which seemed unimaginable in my own childhood. There is so much to get your head around and understand but instead of just wanting to know how everything works, maybe there are some deeper and more important questions to ask. Richard Hainsworth works in our Design and Technology Department, specialising in computer and technology studies. In this episode, we discuss how we can be creative with technology, the implications of AI in our lives and a philosophical understanding of the cyber world. I...2024-02-1449 minWalk the MileEpisode 49: New Beginnings with Ashleigh Smith and Heidi AndersonThis episode addresses the issues that might occur when starting school: whether it be for the first time, a new school or a new year. Heidi Anderson (a very experienced Kindergarten teacher) and Ashleigh Smith (our current Year 7 Co-ordinator) talk about what is important when starting or returning to school. There are massive changes to consider and we know it can be overwhelming for some, students and parents alike. I hope you enjoy the conversation and find it to be helpful.
2024-01-3130 minWalk the MileLife is a Drama - Part 2 with Elizabeth Butcher, Peter Eyers, Deborah Galanos, Charlotte Friels and Poppy LynchHere is the second part of our Walk The Mile Podcast “Life is a Drama” . This is our first attempt at doing a podcast LIVE!! It was recorded late last term and all of our guests (Elizabeth Butcher, Peter Eyers, Deborah Galanos, Charlotte Friels and Poppy Lynch) are people involved in the performing arts, particularly the theatre world. We talk about what they get from the stage, the highs and lows, the benefits and the drawbacks. I hope you enjoy it!
2023-11-2942 minWalk the MileEpisode 47: Life is a Drama Part 1 with Elizabeth Butcher, Peter Eyers, Deborah Galanos, Charlotte Friels and Poppy LynchThis was our first attempt at doing a podcast LIVE!! Admittedly, I was worried how it might go, whether I could keep the style of conversation going in front of an audience and just having to adapt to a new concept. In the end, I think we experienced something quite different and it was great to feel the vibe in the Great Hall. This was recorded late last term and all of our guests (Elizabeth Butcher, Peter Eyers, Deborah Galanos, Charlotte Friels and Poppy Lynch) are people involved in the performing arts, particularly the theatre world. We talk about...2023-11-2236 minWalk the MileEpisode 46:The Parent Trap with Chris Barrett and Angela McLaughlinBeing a parent can be a rollercoaster of emotion, never really knowing what the person in your care is going to bring each day. Although there is plenty of advice out there, your child does not come with an instruction manual and it can feel like you are making it up as you go (speaking from firsthand experience here!). This is a conversation with a current parent at our Primary School, Angela McLaughlin, and a former parent and current staff member, Chris Barrett. Our discussion is about the highs and lows of parenting, the perspective of what you hope...2023-11-0847 minWalk the MileEpisode 45: When a kid needs a homeIt is estimated that in 2021, over 46 000 children were living in out of home care in Australia. And more and more kids get added to that number every day. The struggle to find adequate accommodation and care is also increasing. In this conversation, I speak to a parent within our community who has been a foster carer for a number of years, to a variety of children. She shares her own experience, the highs and lows, and the lessons that she has learnt through her experience. I found it a very enlightening and encouraging conversation and I hope you find...2023-10-2645 minWalk the MileEpisode 44: Teaching about Learning with Cristi WilsmoreEveryone in our society goes to school and you go to school to learn. But how do you do that? For many people, the act or process of learning is not so simple and can often have a huge impact one’s own identity and wellbeing. In this conversation, I speak to Cristi Wilsmore, the Deputy Head of Primary School (Teaching and Learning). Cristi explains what she has discovered about her own learning and the learning of others. We discuss the mechanics of learning and the need for listening and patience in discovering how different individuals learn. I hope yo...2023-10-1148 minWalk the MileEpisode 43: Seeing the Full Story with Vivienne SmithIn this episode I speak to one of our Alumni, Vivienne Smith (Class of 2008), about her career as an adventure documentary film maker and world traveller. We discuss her experience of different cultures and landscapes and how that has impacted who she is today. Viv also explains the new app that she is involved with that takes the viewer to the locations of a whole range of famous movies and television shows. Her story about documenting other people’s stories is exciting and eye opening. I hope you enjoy it.
2023-09-1436 minWalk the MileEpisode 42: It takes a village …. with Julie McCrossinJulie McCrossin is a well-known broadcaster, interviewer and alumni of SCEGGS. She spends much of her time asking people questions and facilitating conversations at conferences and other gatherings. In this episode, I get to ask her about her life and how her experiences and history have formed her passions and her beliefs. We discuss a whole range of topics, all bracketed by the ideas of purpose and meaning. I found this a very interesting discussion and I hope you do too.
2023-08-3148 minWalk the MileEpisode 41: My Happiness with Professor Caroline WestThere is plenty of stuff out there telling us how we can find happiness. But what is it that we are looking for? Dr Caroline West is a SCEGGS parent and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sydney, where she teaches and researches on topics ranging from ethics to happiness. She is a popular public speaker and writer and is currently working on a book on the philosophy of happiness. In our discussion we talk about the value of philosophy, a historical view of happiness and what it might look like for the individual. I hope you...2023-08-1642 minWalk the MileEpisode 40: The Wisdom of Science with Dr Joseph GussEveryone that’s ever been to school would have had to study Science at some stage. While it provides many answers to some of our questions, it is also a subject that offers a whole lot more. Dr Joseph Guss is part of our Science Department and in this episode we discuss the practice of science, how it connects with philosophy and belief, and what it means to teach scientifically. A very interesting conversation which might sound a bit lofty but is really quite reflective and personal.
2023-08-0145 minWalk the MileEpisode 39: You are what you wear or you wear what you are? with Madeleine ParkFashion has been fashionable since the dawn of time. The clothes we wear say a lot about us, the things that are important to us, how we see our place in the world. And fashion extends to all sorts of creative practices that we participate in. Madeleine Park has her own podcast which deals with this area of fashion and identity. We discuss her passion for fashion, her quest to gather a deeper understanding of societal trends and individual leanings, and the need for more thought and effort in the area of sustainable fashion. I found this to be...2023-07-1945 minWalk the MileEpisode 38: Art For Art’s Sake! with Heidi JacksonSCEGGS has had a long tradition of producing accomplished female artists and encouraging all students to create and explore through their own artistic ability. Some would argue that it is not only important to education but to life itself. Heidi Jackson is the Head of Visual Arts at SCEGGS and has a deep passion for her subject that goes well beyond her role as a teacher. She even has an exhibition coming up in the next couple of weeks with some other members of her department. Our conversation considers the value of art, what it tells us about ourselves...2023-06-1439 minWalk the MileEpisode 37: Serving at the Frontline with Abby-Rose SchmidtWhen you can make a career out of something you are passionate about it has the opportunity to provide countless rewards, many of them unexpected. Abby-Rose Schmidt, an Old Girl from the class of 2012, talks about why she loves nursing, her philosophy of the profession and what it was like to be an ICU nurse during a pandemic. It’s a great story of compassion and serving others in their time of struggle.
2023-05-3134 minWalk the MileEpisode 36: Minding your own peace of mind with Amy MarreroThe practice of mindfulness has become more popular over the last few years as our society deals with the chaos and busyness of life. The application of this practice can sometimes be difficult and approached with cynicism or caution. Amy Marrero is the Mindfulness Co-ordinator at SCEGGS and in this podcast she breaks down some of the misconceptions that we might have. Amy explains how she became interested in mindfulness, its benefits to all people in all situations, some helpful techniques and its place in education. I hope you find it interesting.
2023-05-1645 minWalk the MileEpisode 35: Wannabe a Wallaroo? with Emily ChancellorThroughout sports history there have been a number of games that were once considered to be the domain of men only: soccer, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, AFL. It has been great to see how that has all changed and there have been a number of competitions and significant women that have pioneered a path that has inspired countless girls to give it a go. One of our Old Girls, Emily Chancellor (Class of 2009), has been one of those women who is passionate about rugby. She has played for the New South Wales Waratahs, the Wallaroos in the World C...2023-05-0339 minWalk the MileEpisode 34: The Gift of Giving with Christy Boyce and Matt JonesThere are a wide range of causes and projects that, on any given day, we might be called upon to donate towards. In the end, it is up to the individual to consider what philanthropy might mean to them, how they might want to contribute, what they think is worthy of their contribution or even if it’s necessary. In this episode, two very active members of our parent body, Christy Boyce and Matt Jones, share their thoughts on giving and how it plays an important part in their thinking and practice.
2023-04-0538 minWalk the MileEpisode 33: The Olympic Dream with Marina CarrierThe journey of a full-time athlete can be a unique and bumpy experience in the effort to succeed at their given sport. This episode is a conversation with Marina Carrier, an Old Girl from the Class of 2014, who has represented Australia in the Modern Pentathlon in the Olympics. She talks about her years devoted to the sport, the things she learnt, the highs and the lows. We also discuss what its like to face retirement in her twenties. A very insightful and interesting discussion that I hope you enjoy.
2023-03-2240 minWalk the MileEpisode 32: What Makes Science Social? with Zoe ThompsonIf you had the same school experience as me, Social Science was basically map reading and rock formations. From this conversation with our Head of Social Sciences, Zoe Thompson, I have been pleasantly enlightened to see how it is so much more and how it helps us to understand the world we live in, even on a daily basis. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did.
2023-03-0837 minWalk the MileEpisode 31: The carer that cares and caring for the carer with Laura ConnollyGoing to school is more than just sitting in a classroom and absorbing information. Pastoral care and wellbeing play an important part in many schools today. Laura Connolly is our Director of Student Wellbeing and she talks about the challenges and the vision that she has for her role and the students of SCEGGS. Laura only stepped into the position last year and it has come with many challenges. We hear a lot about self care these days but sometimes it isn’t always clear as to what it might mean for us personally. I hope that this discussion mi...2023-02-0842 minWalk the MileEpisode 30: The Drama of Covid/ 2022 in Review with Peter EyersThis is another conversation with my very first guest, Peter Eyers, Head of Drama at SCEGGS. We look back over the year and discuss some of the things which have impacted the lives of many. There is also a very special guest at the end of the podcast so make sure you don’t switch off.
2022-11-3031 minWalk the MileEpisode 29: What is social enterprise? with Rob CaslickThis episode is a conversation with one of our local community members, Rob Caslick. Rob is the CEO and the brains behind Two Good, a company that empowers women that have experienced domestic violence to build confidence, regain their dignity and restore their lives. It has been great to watch this company emerge over the years and for our school to be involved in several ways.
2022-11-3030 minWalk the MileEpisode 28: Innovation and Ingenuity: Is there a difference? with Caroline O'SullivanThis episode is a conversation with our Head of Design and Technology, Caroline O’Sullivan. Caroline has been involved a wide variety of creative ventures throughout her career and is passionate about encouraging others to make, build and create. We discuss the importance and benefits of being able to be “hands on” when it comes to problem solving and producing amazing creations. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
2022-10-2038 minWalk the MileEpisode 27: Creating a community within a community with Michelle KadiWe use the word "community" a lot at school and it is often used to describe the collective mass and its character. But what do we actually mean when we use the word and how do we know we have got one? This week’s episode is a conversation with our Alumni Relations Officer, Michelle Kadi. We talk about the need for true community, how to build it and why it is important to the survival of the planet. I hope you enjoy the discussion.
2022-09-2334 minWalk the MileEpisode 26: Are you a poet and you don’t know it? with Jenny Bean and Lucia GelonisiWords can be very powerful things. They can be used to encourage, enquire, empathise and enrich. They can also be used to destroy, confuse, offend and humiliate. This episode is a conversation with our Head of English, Jenny Bean, and one of our exiting Year 12 students. We discuss all things English: the benefits of studying it, the reasons why we do study it, the power of literature and a vision for it as well. I hope you enjoy listening to some words about words.
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LIGHTS UP!HOLY HELL by Barbara LindsayHOLY HELL by Barbara Lindsay (WA)(join New Play Exchange and then follow along in the script)The Man: Daniel Meeks (CA)The Woman: Sadie Collins (TN)Directed by Garry Lee PoseySoundscape by Eric "Red" WyattAdditional Audio:Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.comwww.facebook.com/EnsembleTheatreofChattanoogawww.instagram.com/ensemble_theatre_of_chatt2022-09-0557 min
LIGHTS UP!HOLY HELL by Barbara LindsayHOLY HELL by Barbara Lindsay (WA)(join New Play Exchange and then follow along in the script)The Man: Daniel Meeks (CA)The Woman: Sadie Collins (TN)Directed by Garry Lee PoseySoundscape by Eric "Red" WyattAdditional Audio:Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.comwww.facebook.com/EnsembleTheatreofChattanoogawww.instagram.com/ensemble_theatre_of_chatt2022-09-0557 minWalk the MileWalk the Mile: Rough Edges2022-07-2534 minWalk the MileEpisode 25: Rough Edges with Ryan NaoumSCEGGS has had a great connection to many of the local welfare agencies for a long period of time. One of those services that we consistently are working with is Rough Edges, a community centre for the poor, lonely and marginalised, located under the hall of St John’s Anglican Church, Darlinghurst. Twice a week, our staff take whatever leftover food we have at the end of the day from our cafeteria to Rough Edges so that they can provide it to those that attend this centre. To find out more about what Rough Edges is and does please ha...2022-07-2134 min
Walk the MileEpisode 24: Keeping our world wonderful with SueZipfinger and Laura TennantOn Sunday June 5 people across the globe observed World Environment Day. It is a great opportunity for everyone to stop and consider our role as citizens of this planet and the impact we might be making on it. There are a number of people within our school community that are passionate about continuing to function sustainably and encouraging all members to consider their environmental footprint. Two staff members that have a lot to do with reaching our environmental goals are Sue Zipfinger and Laura Tennant and they join me in this episode to discuss the things that we are doing...2022-06-1638 min
Walk the MileEpisode 23: The Sound of Music with Pauline ChowIn this episode, Pauline Chow, Head of Music at SCEGGS, speaks about the management of music and all of its complexities: from organising concerts, helping people be creative and find their passion and encouraging everyone to be musical. We also discuss what music can do for our communities and wellbeing.2022-05-1931 min
Walk the MileEpisode 22: Being a good sport about sport with Alison GowanThis episode is with our Director of Sport, Alison Gowan. We discuss some of the challenges of doing sport over the last couple of years and how things have changed. We also talk about the importance of offering sport at school and what are some of the deeper lessons we learn from participating in it. I hope you enjoy the conversation.2022-05-0527 min
Walk the MileEpisode 21:Raiders of the Lost Archivist! with Prue HeathOne of the more specialist positions that we have at SCEGGS is our school archivist, Prue Heath. What does a school archivist do you might ask? In this episode, we hear about the origins of the School, the importance of history for the present and the significance and learning from past stories.2022-03-1632 min
Walk the MileEpisode 20: Beginnings and Endings of Teaching (and everything in between and after) with Cheryl Collier and Michelle DemaineBeginnings and Endings of Teaching (and everything in between and after) 2022-02-1039 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 336Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Catwoman Special by John Paul Leon, Tom King, Bernard Chang, Shawn Crystal, Mitch Gerads, Dave Stewart, Walt Simonson, Ram V Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace by Garth Ennis, Garry Brown, Lee Loughridge Superman and Robin Special by Peter Tomasi, Viktor Bogdanovic, Scott Hanna, Daniel Henriques, Matt Santorelli, Ivan Plascencia, Matt Herms Mister Miracle: The Great Escape GN by Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles Teen Titans Go/DC Super Hero Girls: Exchange Students by Amy Wolfram, Agnes Garbowska Marvel Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Nico Leon, Felipe Sobreiro Marauders Annual 1 by Steve Orlando, C...2022-01-262h 19
Walk the MileEpisode 19: Lou’s Place, a place for women with Nicole YadeThis episode is a discussion with the general manager of Lou’s Place, Nicole Yade. Lou’s Place is a day refuge for women that are in need, whether it be due to homelessness, domestic violence or any other disadvantage. It has been a safe haven for hundreds of women for over 20 years and the work they do is essential to the lives of many. Due to the nature of the conversation around sensitive issues please listen to this podcast with discretion. If you are concerned by any of this, please do reach out to one of the counselling services:Life...2021-12-0137 min
Walk the MileEpisode 18: I Would Like To Talk To Someone But.... with Janet McEwen and Olivia MatthewsThis episode is a discussion with Janet McEwen and Olivia Matthews, two of our school counsellors. For many people, the step of talking to someone about what might be going on is very difficult. The risk of being misunderstood or judged or even not being heard can be an obstruction to connecting with others. This discussion is about what might happen in the counselling room and what it might provide. Maybe it might help in making the decision for yourself or a loved one.2021-11-0235 min
Walk the MileEpisode 17: Helping your child to hear with Julia Jaekel
This episode is a discussion with Julia Jaekel, a member of the Primary School Staff that has taught many different years over her time at SCEGGS. Her first child was born unable to hear which created certain challenges for Julia and her partner. We discuss what she has learnt form her experience, the issues surrounding hearing loss in young children and the opportunity of having her story broadcast on national television. 2021-10-1935 min
Walk the MileEpisode 16: Singing for the sake of it! with Lanneke JonesThis episode is a discussion with Lanneke Jones, music teacher and choir conductor in our Primary School. She has also worked as a professional singer and songwriter. We discuss the power of song and how it can affect our mental health, help to connect with others and its importance in understanding yourself. 2021-10-0731 min
Walk the MileEpisode 15: Teaching At Home and Teaching From Home. The trials and triumphs of being a PE teacher in 2021 with Amelia McAllanAmelia McCallan is Head of PDHPE at SCEGGS and has three young children and a husband who is also a teacher. She talks about how the lockdown has affected her various roles in different ways and also having to rethink how we teach and promote physical activity at a distance.2021-09-0931 min
Walk the MileEpisode 14: A Female Philosopher and a Philosophy of Consent with Julia Fraser This episode is a discussion with an ex-student, Julia Fraser, who runs our Philosophy Club, a co-curricular activity in the Secondary School. Julia speaks about the purpose and focus of the Club and the benefits of talking about some of the big philosophical questions addressed there. She also shares her personal perspective and experience of consent and how our world view may impact our responses. I hope this discussion might be helpful among the current topics being discussed in our government and media. Please do note that some people might find some aspects of the latter part of...2021-09-0942 min
LIGHTS UP!Lights Up - Season Two Finale : The Monologues Point A to Point BThe Readers for each monologue include:THE STINKIEST THING by Adam Szudrich (AUS) performed by Brian Tichnell (CA)JOEY by Donald Loftus (NY) performed by Joel Sanchez Avantes (GA)CHOICE by Guy Newsham (CAN) performed by SJ Lester (TN)BOOT'S VACATION by Rex McGregor (NZ) performed by Eric " Red" Wyatt (TN)HOLY INAPPROPRIATE by Alison Fradkin (IL) performed by Elise Mayfield (AL)CROSSING TO THE OTHER SIDE by Jeff Dunne (MD) performed by Gage Goza (GA)SOMETHING REMEBERED by Marj O'Neill-Butler (FL) performed by LIbby...2021-08-271h 16
LIGHTS UP!Lights Up - Season Two Finale : The Monologues Point A to Point BThe Readers for each monologue include:THE STINKIEST THING by Adam Szudrich (AUS) performed by Brian Tichnell (CA)JOEY by Donald Loftus (NY) performed by Joel Sanchez Avantes (GA)CHOICE by Guy Newsham (CAN) performed by SJ Lester (TN)BOOT'S VACATION by Rex McGregor (NZ) performed by Eric " Red" Wyatt (TN)HOLY INAPPROPRIATE by Alison Fradkin (IL) performed by Elise Mayfield (AL)CROSSING TO THE OTHER SIDE by Jeff Dunne (MD) performed by Gage Goza (GA)SOMETHING REMEBERED by Marj O'Neill-Butler (FL) performed by LIbby...2021-08-271h 16
Walk the MileEpisode 13: Supporting Neurodivergency with Dr Siobhan LambThis week’s episode is a discussion with Dr Siobhan Lamb, a former Science teacher at SCEGGS and now the director of her own business “Embrace Difference”. This business provides support for children, parents and educators where neurodivergency is a common environment under which people operate. Her experience, studies and approach provide a refreshing response to such a complex issue. I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I had recording it.
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Walk the MileEpisode 12: The Difficulties of Distance and Relationships with Helen DempseyThis weeks episode is a discussion with our relatively new Head of the Primary School, Helen Dempsey. Helen speaks of what it was like thrown into the deep end of trying to run a Primary School in the midst of a pandemic and the subsequent impact that it has had on those with loved ones overseas, including herself. We discuss the idea of home and the longing to be there, particularly in times of stress and uncertainty.2021-08-1435 min
Walk the MileEpisode 11: In the Minds of (some) Millennials with Jasper, Dominic and Ilona Lee-LindsayThis episode was recorded at the breakfast table one morning as a few of my kids (Jasper, Dominic and Ilona) slowly made their way downstairs. I suggested that we do a podcast about their lives and what they are thinking at the moment and this is the result. A somewhat humourous, hopeful and concerning insight into what life is like for a few young adults at the moment. It is also the first episode that I have had to produce and edit by myself so I apologise for any faults in the sound quality. Many thanks to our Head of...2021-08-1445 min
Walk the MileEpisode 10: Every picture tells a story (and has one) with Chris GleisnerThis episode is a conversation with Chris Gleisner, our regular school professional photographer and the woman behind the project “Lets Build A School”. It was recorded before the Sydney lockdown in 2021. Chris took all of the photos that can be found in the recently released “A Year In The Life Of SCEGGS, 2020”. She talks about what the experience was like in trying to make it work amongst the difficulties of last year, what she is trying to portray through her art and her passion to see education more available for girls in Cambodia2021-08-0332 min
Walk the MileEpisode 9: The Love of Teaching and The Teaching of Love with Jan MoriceThis episode is a conversation with a long standing member of staff that has definitely made her mark on the school, and beyond. Jan Morice is celebrating her 50th year working at SCEGGS and her 60th year of being in the teaching profession. She always has a plethora of stories to tell from both her personal and professional life. I always give the guests the option of choosing their topic and in this instance Jan wanted to talk about love. You will understand how important it is to her as you listen to her passion and enthusiasm.2021-08-0322 min
Walk the MileEpisode 8: A Vision For Education with Jenny AllumThis episode is a conversation with our Head of School, Miss Jenny Allum. She shares her insights on the future of education, what has inspired her to do what she does and what she wants for the school that she leads. If you ever wanted to know what its like to be a School Principal or what is inside the head of the Head, then have a listen and be enlightened!2021-08-0333 min
Walk the MileEpisode 7: Father/Daughter Relationships with Vic WoolleyThis episode is with our Year 12 Coordinator, English teacher and father of three, Mr Vic Woolley. Vic and I have had numerous discussions about raising daughters, reflecting on our own experience, our own mistakes and our own questions. The father’s role in their daughter’s lives is an incredibly significant one and I am finding that more and more dads are wanting, and sometimes struggling, to know how to connect with their daughters. I hope that you find our discussion helpful and please feel free to join the conversation by contacting me at garryl@sceggs.nsw.edu.au. 2021-08-0329 min
Walk the MileEpisode 5: On the topic of shock with Dr Nina CookThis episode is a discussion with one of our English teachers, Dr Nina Cook, about the topic of shock. We have had to deal with a number of incidences recently that took us all by surprise as a community and the impact and consequences of such events were far reaching. Please be aware that some of the topics that are discussed in this episode may be sensitive or triggering for some people so please listen to it with discretion. And if you would like to chat further please contact me at garryl@sceggs.nsw.edu.au.2021-08-0323 min
Walk the MileEpisode 6: Facing Change with Amelia Board and Clementine Gleeson-CookThis episode is about change. Two year 12 students: Amelia Board and Clementine Gleeson-Cook, discuss their experience of change in their own lives, particularly in the school setting, and how they have tried to manage those situations. They also discuss some of the imminent changes before them and how they are feeling about leaving school. It is a very insightful look into what it might be like to be growing up in the present environment.2021-08-0320 min
Walk the MileEpisode 4: Finding hope when feeling hopeless with Margaret NilonThis episode is with our former Head of Religious Education and Boarding, Marg Nilon. In such an unpredictable year, it has been difficult for many people to live in the uncertainty and to feel hopeful. We discuss the meaning and messages of Christmas and wonder about their significance at the end of a tumultuous 2020. 2021-08-0322 min
Walk the MileEpisode 3: Australian Indigenous Culture with Jola CummingThis episode is with our Indigenous Student Coordinator, Jola Cumming. On the back of 2020's NAIDOC celebrations we are discussing race and culture. Jola shares some of her own story and how that has influenced her in what she does and what she hopes for. We also raise issues surrounding racism and the impact it has on education, child development and identity. 2021-08-0326 min
Walk the MileEpisode 2: Dealing with Grief with Vivienne RoddaThis episode is about a topic which (unfortunately) we all come across at some stage in our lives. Grief and loss surrounds many of the conversations that I have with those in our community and it is something that is important for us to understand and talk about, especially in times when things can be so confusing and sad. Vivienne Rodda (Year 9 Coordinator and Drama Teacher) kindly and bravely suggested having a chat about this topic and share her own experience. I hope that you find it helpful and please let me know if you would like to have further...2021-08-0323 min
Walk the MileEpisode 1: The Power of Conversation with Peter EyersThis is our first episode of Walk The Mile and we are basically discussing why we are doing it!! Peter Eyers (Head of Drama and producer of the podcast as well as his own podcast called "Stages") and I talk about what we get from conversations, the need to have them and how important they are to connecting with others.2021-08-0316 min