Deanne Witchard

Deputy Principal at Box Hill PS. Passionate about making a difference. All views expressed are my own.

[Kerryn Carter @kezza12031]

Even the NZ Education Minister and a delegation of over 15 Principals came to see, listen & question how SoLA has brought clarity to the evidence base, implemented aligned to cog science & demonstrated differentiation to ensure equity for all. #SoLA @belinda_bristol @CarterM_PTL

[Kerryn Carter @kezza12031]

Bruno Reddy, Kellie Norris and the Rt Hon Sir Nick Gibbs!!!! Such an achievement from our 3 core leaders Amy Telfer, Kat O’Rourke & Belinda Harrington. These girls as part of our project are leading the SoLA collaboration for maths for over 90+ NSW public schools.

[Kerryn Carter @kezza12031]

A first for us & the incredible @brian_poncy Our maths squad presented SoLA’s first explicit maths conference open to all sectors of education. 2 days of PL with Dr Reid Smith-Ochre, Toni Hatten-Robert’s, Dr Ange Rogers, Liana McCurry, Jordan O’Sulliavan, David Morkunas,

[Kerryn Carter @kezza12031]

What is SoLA? (Science of Learning Alliance) A collaboration of schools focused on implementing research-driven, high-impact teaching practices to achieve excellence. Together with @training247au we have learnt how to translate theory to practice.

[Nick Gibb @NickGibbUK]

Participated in a panel session on ‘Leading System Change’ yesterday at the Science of Learning Alliance maths conference in Sydney, Australia, with Dr Reid Smith co-CEO of Ochre Education (⁦@Smithre5⁩), Kelly Norris of ⁦@CISOZ⁩ & chaired by Matt Carter of SoLA.

[Nerida Rylewski @NRylewski]

And we are live!!! Excited for the next 2x days at our 2025 NSW Primary Deputy Principals Conference @NSWPrimaryDP
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aDvocate
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#nswpdpn2025

[NSW DoE School Leadership Institute @NSWSLI]

Such a great buzz in the room at our Deputy Principal Induction Conference, with sessions on the leadership responsibilities of the DP, and adaptive leadership led by our Director @JJarvis1. This afternoon we're delving into leading self and leading others.
#NSWDoEDPIC

[NSW DoE School Leadership Institute @NSWSLI]

Welcome to all newly-appointed deputy principals taking part in our first in-person Deputy Principal Induction Conference today! We look forward to 2 days of learning and connecting together.
Thank you @k_rigas for an inspiring opening address to start the day.
#NSWDoEDPIC

[NSW DoE School Leadership Institute @NSWSLI]

Day 2 of our Deputy Principal Induction Conference has started, with a focus this morning on inclusive education. DPs have been reflecting on how they can strengthen inclusion as part of their new roles. Next up: developing teacher leaders in our schools.
#NSWDoEDPIC

[NSW DoE School Leadership Institute @NSWSLI]

That's a wrap on our Deputy Principal Induction Conference for Semester 1. Participants enjoyed sessions on Aboriginal education, student behaviour and coaching and feedback. Thanks to all the presenters as well as our DoE colleagues who hosted information stalls.
#NSWDoEDPIC

[Deanne Witchard @deannew2educ8]

The SMH listed Samuel Terry PS as 1 of the top 100 high performing schools in NAPLAN IN 2023. This achievement recognises the commitment of our teachers who care so deeply for our students. What a way to end the year! https://t.co/AhcGxHKUzr
@credfern5
@dizdarm
@DebSummerhayes

[Deanne Witchard @deannew2educ8]

@NerinaBridges @credfern5 Go team Cambridge Park!!! The dream team! Putting students first!

[Nerina Bridges @NerinaBridges]

CESE says ‘teacher collaboration = positive school culture.’ Imagine what it will do for the 7 schools @ our planning days! Explicit instruction & teaching to mastery through a gradual release of responsibility is what we do best. Our DEL showing his support is an absolute bonus!

[Deanne Witchard @deannew2educ8]

@NerinaBridges @AnitaChinMaths YES!!! 👏🏻

[Nerina Bridges @NerinaBridges]

What keeps students engaged & allows content to be taught deeply? DARN GOOD TEACHING!
DGT=Embedded retrieval, warm ups, word walls, modelling new content into manageable chunks, practical resources/visual models & effective questioning. Our story is thanks to you @AnitaChinMaths

[Deanne Witchard @deannew2educ8]

@AnitaChinMaths
Feel so proud and privileged to present Samuel Terry PS’s maths journey at the Anita Chin Conference with @NerinaBridges
Thank you Anita for inspiring us to empower our teachers to be confident maths educators.

[Brendan Lee @learnwithmrlee]

Exciting times ahead!

[Belinda Bristol @belinda_bristol]

The Maths Battalion has begun! So excited to collaborate with these amazing educators. #SoLaRBattalion #MathsBattalion @learnwithmrlee @CarterM_PTL @kezza12031 @amy_telfer1 @SarahTrestrail @NerinaBridges @Lizzylo93403377

[Nerina Bridges @NerinaBridges]

It’s a privilege working with colleagues across our network to develop units that use explicit teaching, scaffolds, retrieval & C4U opportunities!
Today we designed lessons for our K-2 students to equip them with the prerequisites to successfully explore, reason & problem solve🙌

[Deanne Witchard @deannew2educ8]

@NerinaBridges @credfern5 Love being part of Team Cambridge Park! ❤️working with other APC&Is and middle leaders to improve student outcomes!