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Walk the Mile

Garry Lee-Lindsaywalkthemile.podbean.com
A series of conversations about all sorts of things with everyday people connected to our community and beyond, conversations that you could easily be part of.
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Episodes

Episode 7: Father/Daughter Relationships with Vic Woolley

This 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 ...

Aug 03, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Facing Change with Amelia Board and Clementine Gleeson-Cook

This 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.

Aug 03, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: On the topic of shock with Dr Nina Cook

This 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@sc...

Aug 03, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Finding hope when feeling hopeless with Margaret Nilon

This 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.

Aug 03, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Australian Indigenous Culture with Jola Cumming

This 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.

Aug 03, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Dealing with Grief with Vivienne Rodda

This 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 helpfu...

Aug 03, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: The Power of Conversation with Peter Eyers

This 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.

Aug 03, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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