Walk the Mile

Episode 24: Keeping our world wonderful with SueZipfinger and Laura Tennant

On 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 as a school, the roadblocks to being “environmentally friendly” and the hope for the future. This is definitely something we all need to consider for ourselves, our current neighbours and generations to come.

Episode 23: The Sound of Music with Pauline Chow

In 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.

Episode 22: Being a good sport about sport with Alison Gowan

This 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.

Episode 21:Raiders of the Lost Archivist! with Prue Heath

One 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.

Episode 20: Beginnings and Endings of Teaching (and everything in between and after) with Cheryl Collier and Michelle Demaine

Beginnings and Endings of Teaching (and everything in between and after)

Episode 19: Lou’s Place, a place for women with Nicole Yade

This 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:Lifeline: 13 11 14Mental Health Access Line: 1800 011 5111800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/the sexual assault counselling Australia 1800 211 028 https://www.rape-dvservices.org.au/

Episode 18: I Would Like To Talk To Someone But.... with Janet McEwen and Olivia Matthews

This 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 16: Singing for the sake of it! with Lanneke Jones

This 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.

Episode 15: Teaching At Home and Teaching From Home. The trials and triumphs of being a PE teacher in 2021 with Amelia McAllan

Amelia 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.