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Researching the medium-term impacts of Pymble’s Year 9 Residential Program
This report takes us into the vital question of what makes an impact in education. Read further to see the difference the Vision Valley Residential Program has made in students’ lives as they reflect on their experiences more than one year past the end of their program.
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Strategic learning through the literature review
This article discusses the unassuming power of the literature review through the example of a review into literature on service in schools.
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Does a sense of belonging increase for students after an outdoor education residential program?
The Pymble Institute’s research into the Vision Valley Residential Program includes a focus on students’ sense of belonging. Taking place at a very important time in adolescent development, this research summary explains the impact the four-week residential program makes on students’ sense of belonging to school and peers.
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A research partnership story
Dr Tracey-Ann Palmer from University of Technology Sydney is delighted to share the story of a very successful research partnership between the University of Technology Sydney and Pymble Ladies’ College.
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Vision Valley Residential Program Pilot Initiative
Working with a team from Western Sydney University School of Education, the Pymble Institute has established a baseline for future research and innovation in the College’s outdoor education program at Vision Valley.
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Don’t shoot the messenger
Addressing racism in schools through student-led and created anti-racism curriculum.
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Creating worlds of research in their school
Dr Sarah Loch, Director of the Pymble Institute, shares how she is building a culture of research at Pymble Ladies' College.
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A new model of resilience
Professor Gin Malhi and Erica Bell explore how developing and fostering resilience is critical to ensuring health and prevents the development of physical and mental illnesses.