patrick ellis
@ellis_patrick
Education Lead @ Catholic Education - Canberra Goulburn & Nationally Certified Lead Teacher
@tombennett71 recent visit to highlights the importance of developing school cultures that foster a sense of belonging for all, promote connection, minimise disruptions and maximise learning opportunities for all students #Catalyst catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/insights-from-…
Looking forward to presenting this workshop at the @CatholicEdAu, ACEC Conference in August. My colleague Jennifer White and I will explore how two systems, @ceacg and @CathEdTas, are transforming learning through scale implementation of High Impact Teaching Practice, the…
In Canberra today. Full of admiration for the work of Patrick and the Catalyst team. Alignment and implementation is perhaps the hardest thing to get right across a large system of diverse schools but they are doing it better than anybody. 👏
What a fantastic day connecting with @C_Hendrick at @ceacg. Carl’s knowledge, expertise and insights provided great learning and reflection for us all with our continued work through Catalyst. Moving from implementing to embedding High Impact Teaching Practice with intentional…
What a fantastic day connecting with @C_Hendrick at @ceacg. Carl’s knowledge, expertise and insights provided great learning and reflection for us all with our continued work through Catalyst. Moving from implementing to embedding High Impact Teaching Practice with intentional…
A new era for @ceacg, welcome @deCarvalhoDJ
A warm #welcome to our new Executive Director, @deCarvalhoDJ who received a special blessing from Archbishop Prowse at a commissioning Mass this morning. David's vision that Catholic education should awaken a sense of wonder in every student deeply inspires us all. #wonder
Another great episode, this time hearing from Zoe and Lauren, two exceptional Primary teachers in the ACT. I have had the privilege to be in both of their classrooms at different times over the last few years and their commitment, passion and enthusiasm for High Impact Teaching…
S3 E3 of our Teacher Insights from Catalyst podcast is live. In this episode, Zoe Cawdron & Lauren Maher share how they use evidence-informed approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Click here to listen: ow.ly/rUgL50W8MwW #Catalyst #CatholicEducation
What a great discussion on all things engagement strategies, learning intentions and lesson structures (to name a few) from @msrebeccabirch and @NathanielRSwainn as they reflect upon a video of practice from @EdResearchAU creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/re…
Looking forward to this @ThinkForwardEdu event with @NathanielRSwain - save the date if in Canberra 💯
I am so impressed reading through @BronRyrieJones ‘The Implementation Edit’ this morning. So good! If you haven’t subscribed, I highly recommend it bronwynryriejones.com/join-the-commu… Bron provides her insights, articles and staffroom reflections. Articles are downloadable making it a great…
A great piece @C_Hendrick - excellent 💯
A recent article claimed that the Science of Learning and Direct Instruction is "neoliberal dogma that is working to de-skill the teaching profession". This is my response. Link in reply ⬇️
A great guide for Principals and leaders 🙌🏼
Australia has a maths problem, and it starts in primary school. The good news is, there are practical steps principals and teachers can take to turn this around. Our new guide by @hunter_jordana @Amy_L_Haywood Daniel Petrie & @NickJParkinson shows how. buff.ly/Eu1yid4
So many pearls of wisdom being shared from leaders of change at the #MultiLitSummit panel discussion @MULTILITmedia @EdResearchAU @LD_Australia
Was great to be a part of the panel at the Advancing Effective Education 2025 discussing the journey at @ceacg approach to teaching and learning through Catalyst, with colleagues from Catholic Education Lismore and Tasmania. At the heart of what we do is equity and excellence…
We are pleased at @ceacg to host @C_Hendrick when he visits Australia at the end of June. Carl will lead sessions on How Learning Happens, Checking for Understanding and Responsive Teaching for CECG teachers. I’m a big fan of Carl and his book ‘How Learning Happens’ was the game…
UK’s school behaviour ‘tsar’ has a message for Canberra teachers @tombennett71 canberratimes.com.au/story/8957082/
Great to have finally met @tombennett71 (great guy) and hear his insights on creating calm, supportive and consistent classroom environments where all feel they belong and learning time is maximised 🙌🏼💯🎯 An excellent day of learning! region.com.au/teachers-all-e…
Great to have you with us @tombennett71 A great day!
Fantastic day today so far with teachers and educators across Canberra at @MericiCanberra
Fantastic day today so far with teachers and educators across Canberra at @MericiCanberra