Women have been, and are continuing to be, left behind in financial wellbeing. More than 40 per cent of women find money decisions overwhelming and stressful, and a recent survey experiment undertaken by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Centre found that about one third of the financial literacy gender gap can be attributed to women’s lower confidence levels. In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, sits down with Chief Financial Officer and BGGS alumna, Ms Rachel Fraser, to discuss...
Jun 18, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The past months have revealed that more work needs to be done in homes, schools and communities to educate and empower young people regarding sexual consent. Chanel Contos’ sexual assault petition highlighted that abuse happens within school years, and many young people are confused about consent and their rights and responsibilities. Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, believes this issue requires ongoing, transparent discussion and that students should contribute to school-based solutions, and broade...
May 07, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
‘Thousands of tired, nerve shaken, over-civilised people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home.’ (Muir, 1901) We live in a world that has become increasingly complex and fast paced. Our modern-day society has embraced an unrelenting momentum that energises us and drives us. It can also challenge us, and if this challenge becomes too great it can interfere with our wellbeing. In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, speaks to Deputy Principal, Mrs Anne Ingram, a...
Mar 25, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day in 2021 is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world . In the latest episode, Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, speaks with Ms Julie McKay (BGGS 2000), Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Officer at pwc, about the pivotal role schools play in encouraging and developing women leaders.
Mar 07, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Brisbane Girls Grammar School opened its seven-storey Science Learning Centre in October 2020. In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, speaks to the building's architect, Michael Banney, about designing spaces that surprise, delight, and facilitate deep learning.
Nov 20, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Many teachers grew up believing that world history followed an upward trajectory—toward a more free, liberal and democratic future. However, our secondary school students live in a world that is not neatly defined by power blocks, and in which democracy—once a beacon of hope—has failed in 25 countries since the turn of the century. In this episode our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Ms Alison Dare, Director of Humanities, about how students are l...
Sep 11, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
No one is sure who first supposed ‘talking about music is like dancing about architecture’. How can Creative Arts teachers effectively teach students to respond to arts stimuli? In this episode, our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Director of Creative Arts, Mr Andrew Pennay, about the challenges and joys of teaching students to be arts-literate audiences.
Aug 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
‘Why?’ Although it may not be the first question that a young child asks, any parent can attest to the fact that it soon becomes one of the most frequent. How can educators harness students' innate curiosity to develop their scientific literacy skills? In this episode our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Head of Science Curriculum Development, Ms Gerri Bernard, about how she introduces and encourages the critical skills of forming hypotheses, anal...
Jul 23, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In subtle and well-socialised ways, we are often encouraged to look to the world around us to find a sense of certainty and stability. Experiences like the COVID-19 pandemic force us, on a global scale, to realise that no matter what, none of us is immune to feeling, and none of us can truly control what goes on around us. In this episode, our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews School Psychologist, Dr Alix Vann, and discusses the power of turning in...
Jun 04, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Being able to discern meaning and truth from agenda and biases is believed by many to be an essential skill for our young people today. But how do educators teach critical thinking while facing increased pressure to measure (and report on) more tangible learning outcomes? In this episode our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Ms Jo Genders, Director of English, about how students are learning to critically analyse literary texts. The conversation co...
Apr 30, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
How can we ensure our students are appropriately educated about important topics—and yet not overcome by them? What role do schools play in preparing students to contribute positively to their communities? In this episode our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Dr Bruce Addison, Deputy Principal (Academic), about the power of educating for hope. The conversation covers: What is 'deep learning'? Has the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) chang...
Feb 27, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
