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25.01.2022 2600 and counting! Thanks for your support everyone.

25.01.2022 We are hearing great things about the academic achievements of our Big Picture Alumni. Here is an example of a student from Hobart Big Picture. Well done Britt, we look forward to following your academic journey. If you know of a Big Picture alumni who is doing great things, please share their story with us. #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #hobartbigpicture

24.01.2022 Our graduate David Phan from Liverpool Boys High School is on his way to university...but today he is back coaching maths in BP Liverpool...thanks so much David! #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning

24.01.2022 David Parsons was on the road to a successful football career when a freak accident derailed his dreams. From there he explored the trade of butchery before discovering that his real passion lay in medicine. It has not been an easy road, but with the help of Big Picture David is now on track to become a medical doctor. This video was created by the Origin Foundation who have supported Big Picture Education Australia on our journey. https://www.bigpicture.org.au//david-says-%E2%80%9Cno-one- #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #realworldlearning #educationreform #originfoundation

24.01.2022 Good morning everyone, Our final 'Let's Talk' zoom meeting will be held in about half an hour (9:30am AEDT). If you are a Big Picture student with an interest in the environment, please get in touch and we will give you the zoom link. #bigpictureeducation #letstalk #realworldlearning

24.01.2022 A great opportunity for imaginative and wonderful teachers

23.01.2022 Anais from Five Islands Secondary College this is for you

22.01.2022 Artists, Doctors, Engineers, Builders, Educators, Scientists and so much more...Former Big Picture are making waves in the world - Alumni Spotlight is a way to honour them and bring inspiration to current BP students.

21.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC week everyone. Our Facebook is filling up with all of the cultural activities our students are experiencing this week. If your school is doing something for NAIDOC week please let us know! Here are some photos from Cooks Hill Campus. #bigpictureeducation #realworldlearning #NAIDOC2020

21.01.2022 Around the country year 12s are enjoying their final days of High School. At Morisset High School the students are enjoying their final week with a different costume every day, today the theme was Movies/TV Shows.

18.01.2022 Great to be interviewed about our wonderful work

17.01.2022 Our Alumni Spotlight this week is shining on Cheya-Lee who was a Big Picture student at Hunter Sports High School - NSW DEC before leaving at the end of year 11 to begin her Degree in Education. Well done Cheya-Lee and good luck with your prac! #bigpictureeducation #educationreform #AlumniSpotlight

15.01.2022 Today's good news story comes from Silkwood School on the Gold Coast. Joshua and his twin brother Connor were living in Tasmania and attending the Launceston Big Picture School when a passion for soccer brought them to the mainland and a new Big Picture Advisory. The boys are now in year 11 and kicking goals both on the field and off. Joshua is well on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur with a range of ongoing projects including co-producing a podcast (Those Red C...ouch Conversations - https://open.spotify.com/show/767CDQWoM2VWlPU9yNR8KI) with his brother, Connor; running a blog and website about personal development http://embracedintuitions.com/; coaching a year 8 student on digital marketing; researching sustainability and how to live a zero waste existence and (as if he is not busy enough) experimenting with soap making for a business that he is developing. Joshua and Connor are described by their Advisor, Tai Hood, as "fantastic role models, dedicated to making the most of every opportunity". Good on you Joshua and Connor - we look forward to hearing more great things from you in the future! #realworldlearning #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #entrepreneur See more

14.01.2022 Looking for expressions of interest from Big Picture students who are interested in the field of Education. If you or someone you know has a passion for Education please let us know on facebook or email [email protected] Image credits go to one of our lovely Advisors - Ainsley Marr from Yule Brook College. Thanks Ainsley, we love the creative decorations in your advisory. #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #realworldlearning #educationreform

13.01.2022 At the start of this month Viv was invited to speak at a UTS event called - ATAR: Scaled for injustice? Or just irrelevance? In her presentation Viv discusses the Big Picture design and how our Learner Profile is making the ATAR irrelevant. View the video here: https://www.bigpicture.org.au//viv-white-presenting-uts-at

13.01.2022 The good news is pouring in today...this story is from James Eoannidis who is a BP advisor at Halls Head College, WA. He wrote to us about a student with a special talent: "Indi first began her passion for music picking up a ukulele 3 years ago. Recently she has begun guitar lessons and performs covers of popular songs. As a Big Picture student she wanted the challenge of writing an original song so she put this together with the help of her mentor."... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMCPJe6ccag Well done Indi! The Big Picture team are all very impressed and I'm sure the rest of our network will be too. Keep up the good work! Thanks James and Indi for this story. If you have a story you would like to share about a BPEA student or alumni, please contact us on facebook or by email: [email protected] #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #educationreform #realworldlearning

13.01.2022 We are currently looking for expressions of interest from Big Picture students who are interested in Exercise Physiology - this can include anything to do with exercise, sport, nutrition or health. Please get in touch on facebook or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 Our first 'Let's Talk About Design' meeting will be held on Wednesday (October 14) at 1:30pm. It is open to all Big Picture students who have an interest in the field of Design. What is design? Who are designers? How do these individuals become designers of the world in which we live?... Why would I become a designer? When should I start thinking about becoming a designer? These are just a few of the questions we will explore as well as the different areas of design, i.e. graphic design, fashion design, interior design and architecture. While the discussion will examine the design, we will examine the world of DESIGN as it pertains to people, their behaviour, and how they will interact with our design. If you would like to join please get in touch on facebook or by emailing [email protected] #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #LetsTalkDesign #letstalk #realworldlearning

13.01.2022 Happy Gratitude Day Halls Head, we are also thankful for this partnership. Keep up the good work in the community, we love hearing about all the charity work you are doing

12.01.2022 Over the last few weeks our wonderful coaches have been working hard with schools around the country. Our CEO Viv White had the privilege of working with many schools including Central Coast Sports College, Guyra Central School, Morisset High School, Five Islands Secondary College, Hunter Sports High School - NSW DEC and Cooks Hill Campus. One of her highlights was the gift of a hand made puzzle board from talented Big Picture student Charlie (Hunter Sports High School).... #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #HunterSportsHighSchool #LoveWhereYouLearn

12.01.2022 This week's Alumni Spotlight Superstar is Abbie Jackson, ex-student of Hobart Big Picture Academy and co-owner of Temple on Murray. Congratulations Abbie, and thanks goes to her ex-advisor Katrina Rudolf for the nomination. Do you have a Big Picture Alumni you would like to nominate? Get in touch on Facebook or email [email protected] #bigpictureeducation #BPEA #bigpicturelearning #educationreform #templeonmurray

11.01.2022 *Melbourne School Looking To Employ 3 New Advisors* Croydon Community School in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne is looking to employ three enthusiastic and learner-focused Generalist Teachers. We have two 12 month Graduate positions and one Ongoing position online now at https://www.education.vic.gov.au//ca/pages/advacsSCH.aspx. You’ll work with the support of Learning Specialists and Leadership to deliver a personalised, interest and passion based learning program under the premise of ‘One student at a time in a community of learners’ and the Big Picture Education distinguishers. For more information about our school please go to our website at www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au.

11.01.2022 Students from one of our WA schools Halls Head College did Big Picture proud this month with an extraordinary effort to help feed the local homeless population. Well done Halls Head! #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #realworldlearning

10.01.2022 From our US colleagues

10.01.2022 Some good news to brighten up your Friday! This came through from Emily Goss, Advisor at Five Islands Secondary College: Aidan joined us at the launch of Big Picture at our school in 2018. His background was one of significant difficulties in education from Kindergarten through to Year 9. Through the incredible magic of Big Picture, Aidan is about to graduate from Year 12 having completed an outstanding Senior Project - turning an old caravan shell into a stylish, modern tiny... house, with fully functioning water and solar power! The big picture team were very impressed by the story and asked some follow up questions: What is the plan for the caravan? Aidan currently lives in his Tiny House on his parent’s property. He may look at selling it at some point in order to build further tiny houses. What is the next step for Aidan? He plans to take a gap year next year while working casually (manager at Dominos) to build some savings. He'd then like to follow his passion for interior design by doing some TAFE courses and hopefully starting his own business making/designing tiny homes Thanks for sharing Emily and Aidan! If you have a Big Picture good news story please send it to us through facebook or email: [email protected] #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #realworldlearning #educationreform

10.01.2022 Seeking expressions of interest for an Advisory Teacher: North Brisbane, Queensland Full-time, 3 months probation, 1 Year contract (with a view to extend). Educational Services (Schools) General Award (above award pay and conditions)... Jabiru Community College (JCC) is based in Zillmere, North Brisbane. We are a young, small community that provides education for 75 young people seeking a flexible, caring and holistic approach to learning. 30% of our current students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also have a growing cohort of young people with diverse genders and sexualities. Who we are looking for: Are you passionate about Big Picture ways of learning and helping young people find and learn through their own passions? Are you excited to work collaboratively to help us embed Big Picture learning processes throughout our unique learning environment? Are you committed to self awareness and social justice? We would like to talk with you! We are looking for a Big Picture Advisor to come on the journey with us as we reimagine quality education for young people on the margins. We are inspired by the educational philosophies and ideas of constructivism - more recently the work of Big Picture Education Australia and others. We hope you will be too. People who identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in joining us, please follow the steps: 1. View the position description on the web at: http://bit.ly/JCCADV2021 2. If you want to talk further, call the college on 07 3554 1799 and ask to speak with David or Frances; 3. Send an email expressing your interest and with your CV David Powell via [email protected] (Please use Subject Line: EOI - Advisor 2021).

06.01.2022 Students at Launceston Big Picture School are participating in authentic learning (repairing old bikes) while raising money for refugees. What a great program! https://www.examiner.com.au//bobs-bikes-is-changing-the-l/ #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #realworldlearning

06.01.2022 Virtual meetings to support particular areas of interest. Some of these groups are up and running with fortnightly Zoom meetings (eg. Medicine and Environment). Others are just ideas at this point. We are keen to get expressions of interest so that we know which groups would be most popular. If you are a Big Picture student with an interest in one or more of these areas, please get in touch here or via email ([email protected]) and we will put you on the list. Also, please tell us if your area of interest is not here and you would like us to start a new group.

06.01.2022 Thanks for sharing this to your page Cooks Hill Campus, I was wondering why we got a large number of Cooks Hill alumni all at once! Would be great if other schools could do the same...

04.01.2022 Congratulations to these Big Picture Grads from Sevenoaks Senior College - You have made your school and our organisation proud, well done!

03.01.2022 This inspiring young woman joined a group of current Big Picture students at our 'Let's Talk About Medicine' meeting on Thursday. Shanice and two nursing students (Jamie and Ella), who are also Big Picture alumni, joined the group which included 15 students and Professor Peter Sinclair - soon to be head of the Post-Grad Nursing Program at UTS. We only have a few more 'Let's Talk' meetings left for the year - next Wednesday we will be joined by an Architect from Barbados and t...hen on Thursday an Exercise Physiology student. If you are interested in joining us please get in touch. In the mean time here is a bit more info about Shanice from Halls Head College. Well done Shanice and good luck with the new job! #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning #BPEA #letstalkmedicine #realworldlearning

02.01.2022 Good News - Senior School Big Picture at Yule Brook College from 2022! #bigpictureeducation #bigpicturelearning

01.01.2022 This was brought to our attention after Big Picture Education Australia was tagged in a comment. A reminder that we need to listen to students...they will tell you that this system is broken and the time for change is NOW!

01.01.2022 *Calling all Big Picture students with an interest in design* At our meeting tomorrow we will be welcoming special guest Architecture Oliver Estwick. Here are the meeting details Day: Wednesday... Date: November 25th, 2020 Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm Please contact us for zoom link Oliver's Bio: Mr. Oliver Estwick has over twenty-nine (29) years’ experience as an Architect and over eight (8) years’ experience as a Facilities Manager. He holds a City & Guilds - Ordinary Technician’s Diploma (OTD) in Building Construction and Civil Engineering, along with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture both from The City College, City University of New York. Oliver currently works for The Central Bank of Barbados, as Chief Maintenance Officer in the Facilities Management Department. As he progresses in the field of Facilities Management, Oliver continues to practice as an architect through his private practice Design & Planning Inc. We look forward to seeing you then. Kind regards, Zoe