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Secondary School of the Year - Government
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Secondary School of the Year - Government
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Secondary School of the Year - Government
Templestowe College
Stephen Clayton
Head of Experiential Learning
Stephen Clayton is the lead experiential learning educator at the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre (BECC). After receiving his Bachelor of Applied Science – Natural Resource Management from Roseworthy Agricultural College, he spent the next 18 years working for NSW National Parks and the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. With a passion for empowering others with his knowledge of our natural resources and cultural heritage, Stephen completed a Graduate Diploma in Education and joined Trinity College, where his love for nature and education coalesced. With a gift for building rapport with young people, Stephen now shares his passion for conservation land management and First Nations’ learnings with those students who visit the BECC.
Head of Experiential Learning
Stephen Clayton
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Stephen Clayton
Head of Experiential Learning
Leadership
Katrina Cole is the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre’s (BECC’s) junior primary/primary experiential learning educator. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management at the University of Adelaide in 1997 and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Australia in 1999. Katrina joined Trinity College in 2001 and, in her more than 21 years of service to primary education, has been nominated four times for a National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA). With her extensive classroom experience, Katrina joined the BECC where her innate capacity for pastoral care has allowed her to effectively adapt the traditional early-years pedagogy to a nature-based learning environment.
Experiential Primary Educator
Katrina Cole
Katrina Cole
Experiential Primary Educator
Experiential Primary Educator
Katrina Cole
Katrina Cole
Experiential Primary Educator
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Katrina Cole
Experiential Primary Educator
Leadership
Katrina Cole is the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre’s (BECC’s) junior primary/primary experiential learning educator. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management at the University of Adelaide in 1997 and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Australia in 1999. Katrina joined Trinity College in 2001 and, in her more than 21 years of service to primary education, has been nominated four times for a National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA). With her extensive classroom experience, Katrina joined the BECC where her innate capacity for pastoral care has allowed her to effectively adapt the traditional early-years pedagogy to a nature-based learning environment.
Experiential Primary Educator
Katrina Cole
Mathew Stein has worked in education for 22 years, in a range of pastoral and academic roles, and is dedicated to enhancing outcomes for young people, building the professional capacity of staff and nurturing the rich and dynamic TLC community. Mathew joined The Lakes College community in 2020 as Head of Secondary. During his time at the college, Mathew continued to nourish the strong academic culture and dedicated pastoral care practices that define teaching and learning within the college. As the Deputy Principal responsible for Curriculum, Professional Practices and Transformation, Mathew has a school-wide focus on supporting staff to foster and develop TLC students who engage in their learning with curiosity, character and connection.
Deputy Principal – Curriculum, Professional Practice and Transformation
Mathew Stein
Stephen Clayton is the lead experiential learning educator at the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre (BECC). After receiving his Bachelor of Applied Science – Natural Resource Management from Roseworthy Agricultural College, he spent the next 18 years working for NSW National Parks and the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. With a passion for empowering others with his knowledge of our natural resources and cultural heritage, Stephen completed a Graduate Diploma in Education and joined Trinity College, where his love for nature and education coalesced. With a gift for building rapport with young people, Stephen now shares his passion for conservation land management and First Nations’ learnings with those students who visit the BECC.
Head of Experiential Learning
Stephen Clayton
Stephen Clayton is the lead experiential learning educator at the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre (BECC). After receiving his Bachelor of Applied Science – Natural Resource Management from Roseworthy Agricultural College, he spent the next 18 years working for NSW National Parks and the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. With a passion for empowering others with his knowledge of our natural resources and cultural heritage, Stephen completed a Graduate Diploma in Education and joined Trinity College, where his love for nature and education coalesced. With a gift for building rapport with young people, Stephen now shares his passion for conservation land management and First Nations’ learnings with those students who visit the BECC.
Head of Experiential Learning
Stephen Clayton
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Mathew Stein
Deputy Principal – Curriculum, Professional Practice and Transformation
Stephen Clayton
Head of Experiential Learning
Katrina Cole is the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre’s (BECC’s) junior primary/primary experiential learning educator. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management at the University of Adelaide in 1997 and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Australia in 1999. Katrina joined Trinity College in 2001 and, in her more than 21 years of service to primary education, has been nominated four times for a National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA). With her extensive classroom experience, Katrina joined the BECC where her innate capacity for pastoral care has allowed her to effectively adapt the traditional early-years pedagogy to a nature-based learning environment.
Templestowe College, near Melbourne in Victoria, is widely regarded as one of the most innovative schools in Australia. The school has 1,250 students from Years 7 to 12 and just over 130 staff.
TC, which we have come to be known as, has a stage- not age-based learning approach that allows all students to have an individualised learning program with no compulsory subjects, instead allowing all students to select their subjects based upon their abilities, strengths, passions and pathway goals, with a choice of over 150 subjects.
Being a progressive school with a purpose to challenge the status quo so that everyone is empowered to learn ensures that TC continues to push the boundaries around what education can look like. This includes initiatives such as no school bells, no uniform, calling staff by their first names, student interview panels when employing staff, student leadership structures designed by students, a student employability skills program that sees students working for the school, and many others that raise the levels of students’ agency and engagement.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.