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Natalie Mansour

@natmansour.bsky.social

Proud public school principal β€’ Equity advocate β€’ Always a learner β€’ Spirals of Inquiry leader πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί β€’ All views are my own

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Got a spare 5 mins? Can you help us out with our inquiry?

Making the world a better place one voice at a time. Survey: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Video: m.youtube.com/shorts/JawT-...

27.01.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BC schools - Remember inquiry submissions are due now. Check out noiie.ca/inquiry-plan... #Noiie

15.12.2024 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't remember much about the stuff I had to learn at school. But I will NEVER EVER FORGET Mr Evans, the teacher who just read us stories – pure reading for pleasure, no assessment whatsoever. That's the stuff that changes lives! I'm so grateful to him & all the life-changing teachers out there!

06.12.2024 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 534    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 11
A pic from the audience of the school’s spectacular show. All of the performers are on the stage for the finale. A very colourful image

A pic from the audience of the school’s spectacular show. All of the performers are on the stage for the finale. A very colourful image

A pic of the school’s spectacular from the audience. Performers wearing red pants/skirts and yellow tops dancing in 7 smaller circles.

A pic of the school’s spectacular from the audience. Performers wearing red pants/skirts and yellow tops dancing in 7 smaller circles.

Another image of the show from the audience. Students in an arrow formation, with the lights making everything pink.

Another image of the show from the audience. Students in an arrow formation, with the lights making everything pink.

Another pic of the show. The colouring is blue and the performers are in 5 smaller circles. The kids are dressed as fairies with twinkle lights on their heads.

Another pic of the show. The colouring is blue and the performers are in 5 smaller circles. The kids are dressed as fairies with twinkle lights on their heads.

Schools Spec was truly SPECTACULAR!

Over 5500 Sts in the show: singing, dancing, playing instruments & working behind the scenes. Just amazing!

Pub Ed at its best!

The show will be telecast on Dec 14 @ 7pm on Channel 7 - you won’t be disappointed!

#All4One #thebesteducationmoneycantbuy

01.12.2024 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Art 'changing lives' at Holroyd High School Students find escape and inspiration through art, and their works are selling like hotcakes. Ben Worsley reports.

education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-... Inspirational, creative and truly impressive!!!! πŸ’œ I was so lucky to attend opening night - I even put a bid in for one of the pieces 🀞🏻🌻

26.11.2024 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Invitation to BC educators to join a research study on teaching and learning outside the classroom

placeresponsive.ca

#placeresponsive #storywork

20.11.2024 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the front cover of The Ultimate Guide to Self-regulation in the Classroom by Sue Cowley

Photo of the front cover of The Ultimate Guide to Self-regulation in the Classroom by Sue Cowley

Photo of the contents page with chapter headings.

Part one: An introduction to self-regulation 

Part two: Supporting the development of self-regulation in the classroom

Photo of the contents page with chapter headings. Part one: An introduction to self-regulation Part two: Supporting the development of self-regulation in the classroom

Super excited to receive the first real live copy of my new book on self-regulation! Due out in January 2025. Huge thanks to @drnaomifisher.bsky.social for writing the foreword for me. #EduSky

21.11.2024 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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If it's helpful to schools and teachers, below is the link to a year's worth of picturebook assembly suggestions that have a focus on empathy, diversity, equality and inclusion. They're all books I've used and loved. #edusky padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

20.11.2024 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2
This image provides instructions on how to open an emoji picker on different operating systems. For Windows, it shows pressing the Windows logo key, the period key, and the spacebar. For Mac, it shows pressing the Control key, the Command key, the Space key, and the spacebar. For Chrome, it shows pressing the Search key, the Shift key, and the spacebar.

This image provides instructions on how to open an emoji picker on different operating systems. For Windows, it shows pressing the Windows logo key, the period key, and the spacebar. For Mac, it shows pressing the Control key, the Command key, the Space key, and the spacebar. For Chrome, it shows pressing the Search key, the Shift key, and the spacebar.

You can get quick access to an emoji picker on a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a keyboard shortcut.

Be sure your cursor is placed where you can input text. πŸ’»πŸ˜πŸ‘ #EduSky #EdTech

22.11.2024 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Photo of a page from a book. It reads: saving eight dollars equals $2920 per year. Reading. 20 pages per day equals 30 books per year. Walking 10,000 steps a day equals 70 marathons per year. Never underestimate the power of small habits.

Photo of a page from a book. It reads: saving eight dollars equals $2920 per year. Reading. 20 pages per day equals 30 books per year. Walking 10,000 steps a day equals 70 marathons per year. Never underestimate the power of small habits.

Saw this just now. Love it! πŸ€”

Reminds me of what Dr Adam Fraser says: β€œsmall actions result in big outcomes”.

22.11.2024 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of educhats on a spreadsheet.

Screenshot of educhats on a spreadsheet.

These are the #EduChats I have down for today.

#ElemMathChat
#LevelUpEDU
#EduSkyAI
#EDUskyAI

tinyurl.com/blueskyeduchats

How to EduChat:
alicekeeler.com/2024/11/20/h...

#EduSky

21.11.2024 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
* increased negative views towards women, minority groups. 
* increased risk of harmful behaviours.
*Decreased school achievement and success.
* Decreased self esteem (about appearance, lifestyle, achievements)
Stress associated with seeing hateful or upsetting content 
* potential contagion impacts if exposed to self-harm content

We can do a lot of sessions about respect, self-worth, anti-bullying, anti-racism… But it’s awfully hard to compete with 5+ hours a day of content.

* increased negative views towards women, minority groups. * increased risk of harmful behaviours. *Decreased school achievement and success. * Decreased self esteem (about appearance, lifestyle, achievements) Stress associated with seeing hateful or upsetting content * potential contagion impacts if exposed to self-harm content We can do a lot of sessions about respect, self-worth, anti-bullying, anti-racism… But it’s awfully hard to compete with 5+ hours a day of content.

This morning I had an expert walk my counsellor cohort through current data on the effects of 5 hours/day exposure to social media content on kids and teens.
TBH this is demonstrably as bad, if not worse, for whole-ass adults.

22.11.2024 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! Will get back to you. After the PL I did work with my exec team on the Dump, Delay, Delegate concept … was a fascinating conversation!

21.11.2024 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book - The Pruning Principle by Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock

Book - The Pruning Principle by Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock

Look what just arrived! I loved the PL and now I can’t wait to get stuck into the book and revisit the themes and strategies of this principle. @rosenbrock.bsky.social

21.11.2024 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please ☺️

20.11.2024 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The type of school does matter when it comes to a child’s academic performance The way Australia’s school system is structured is especially unfair on students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Australia's segregated schooling system harms the learning of students theconversation.com/the-type-of-...

19.11.2024 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Microsoft Forms

Am currently curious about the UN’s SDGs and how the various age groups think we are going in achieving the goals. If you have 5 mins my colleagues and I would really appreciate you completing this survey, even if you’re not familiar with the SDGs TIA forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

20.11.2024 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As my eldest sits his final school exam, I’m grateful to the fine teachers who helped me parent him | Ranjana Srivastava Polite, obedient and diligent, my son is the product of three government schools. I wish him success and satisfaction

This is a beautiful article about government education, written by the oncologist and columnist Ranjana Srivastava. She says that her polite, obedient and diligent Yr 12 son is the "product of three government schools" 😭 So moving.
@australia.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

20.11.2024 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It has made such a difference. πŸ’œ

I loooove the name Pickle πŸ’œ πŸ₯’

20.11.2024 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cream dog in a drop position wearing a fascinator. His tongue is out and licking his nose

A cream dog in a drop position wearing a fascinator. His tongue is out and licking his nose

Cream cavoodle sitting on a beanbag in a classroom

Cream cavoodle sitting on a beanbag in a classroom

#edusky meet Crumpet and Jellybean. Both school dogs…changing the world, one lick at a time! 🐾 πŸ’œ

19.11.2024 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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19.11.2024 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a great read! I particularly appreciated the way you called out the β€˜five enemies of student engagement’. It’s so true! I love that wonder was in the first strategy to combat the enemies. Curiosity is key and we are so good at silencing it in schools!

18.11.2024 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Am currently curious about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How widely are they known? Do educators embed into curriculum? Which of the SDGs do our young learners think are the most important? So many wonderings 😬 Any thoughts?

18.11.2024 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this visual.

18.11.2024 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So am giving @bsky.app a go! Have given X the flick…hoping for a nicer experience on here, making new connections and learning lots! 🀞🏻 #optimistic #learner

18.11.2024 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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