Associate Dean @CharlesSturtUni | TEDx Speaker | Education Leader | Consultant | Reimagining Schools Through Play, Place & Purpose
Albury, New South Wales
Joined February 2012
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Kids don’t stop playing because they grow up.
They stop when their world of play stops growing with them.
This 30-second moment from my TEDx talk shows what that feels like for one child.
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#TEDx #PlayMatters
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Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work? @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/australi…
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The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-comm…
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From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer's top prize starts in the stands. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/why-the-…
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The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-divi…
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The opening day of the 1994 US World Cup was one of the craziest days in sports history. It kicked off one of the most insane and important tournaments in World Cup history.
Via @VornC and @dr_bph
#WorldCup #FIFA
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Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/neale-da…
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Parents can freak out if their Year 12 is vague about life after school. But this doesn't mean they need to project this stress back onto their kids. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/so-your-…
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For Australia to build on its record-breaking Winter Olympics, it will need continued facility development, cheaper access and more pathways. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/after-th…
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School camps are not just a break from normal classes. They can teach self-reliance, leadership and problem solving. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/some-sch…
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There are eight new events at the Milan Cortina games, and several Australians are right in the mix for a medal. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/milan-co…
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A new study surveyed 130 primary and high school teachers about their views on school break times. @Dr_bph @CharlesSturtUni theconversation.com/school-b…
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Some great data and analysis here on how cricket changes so much under lights.
Via @VornC @dr_bph and @HartleyTC
#Ashes #Ashes2025
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Playing Test cricket at night dramatically impacts the game, with bowlers thriving and batters struggling. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/like-nig…
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The age-old debate: rotate your squad or pick the best players each time?
It could be crucial for deciding this upcoming #Ashes series. Via @dr_bph @VornC and @CharlesSturtUni's Simon Board
#Ashes2025
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Schools are full of ovals, courts & ball games. But what about the students left on the edges?
Provocation #3: Play must be designed so every student belongs.
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#PlayProvocations #ChildDevelopment #Wellbeing #edchat #education #schools
Provocation #2 is live:
Play is not just for early childhood.
Why do we stop treating it as essential once children move into primary & secondary school?
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#PlayProvocations #PlayMatters #edchat
🔔 New series: Play Provocations
For 30 weeks I’ll share weekly insights on how schools valuing play.
#1: In the 1980s, recess was longer and playgrounds more diverse. Today, kids get less play just when they need it most.
Follow full series 👉 linkedin.com/posts/activity-… #edchat
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Being heavier makes running harder. It’s not about effort or determination, it’s about physics. @Dr_bph @CharlesSturtUni theconversation.com/why-endu…