Perspectives Blog
News and views on education and Independent schools from ISV and expert guest writers.
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Helen Barrett, Principal, Tombolo Academy / 20 August 2026
Supporting highly capable neurodiverse students thrive
5 min read
Discover how Tombolo Academy supports highly capable neurodiverse students through strengths-based learning, personalised support, and inclusive environments where students thrive.
Dr. Amy Rogers, Child Safety Officer at The Learning Cooperative / 09 July 2026
NAIDOC Week: celebrating the work that happens all year
3 min read
How this school embeds reconciliation into everyday learning, culture and community.
Lorna Beegan, Principal, Strathcona Girls Grammar / 17 June 2026
In a world of conflict, how do we raise informed, not overwhelmed, children?
2 min read
James Sach, Head of Pedagogy and Curriculum / 03 June 2026
How Fintona empowers staff to bring up-to-date research into the classroom
3 min read
Fintona Girls’ School partners with UQ Learning Lab to bring education research into classrooms, strengthening evidence-informed teaching and student learning at Fintona.
Stanley Wang, Deputy Principal (One Haileybury) / 20 May 2026
Why learning a language still matters in the age of AI
5 min read
Exploring why language education remains essential for building cultural understanding, global competence and authentic human connection in an AI-driven world.
Fiona Williams, Principal at Casey Grammar / 16 March 2026
Disconnecting to Reconnect
2 min read
How Casey Grammar’s Principal made a deliberate decision to reclaim school time as a space free from digital distraction.
By Sarah Verdaguer, Head of Junior School at Strathcona Girls Grammar / 21 January 2026
How to get your prep ready for starting school
3 min read
Dr Flossie Chua / 06 October 2021
Leadership that matters for contemporary learning
7 min read
Zuva Goverwa / 01 September 2021
It’s time children were seen – and heard
6 min read