FUTURE SCHOOLS ALLIANCE Summer Edition 2021 New Normal? The year that was 2020 2021 FSA State Tours FSA Key Dates 2021 St Michael's Collegiate Hobart Youth Inc Adelaide Music Industry College Brisbane Kurri Kurri High School Newcastle Cornish College Melbourne FSA Virtual School Tours The ATAR is unethical and inequitable Students should drive assessment, not schools REAL School Budapest Momentum Reading Hub FSA Who We Are Goodbye 2020 Future Schools Alliance MAP E X P L O R I N G , E V O L V I N G A N D T R A N S F O R M I N G T H E F U T U R E O F E D U C A T I O N FSA SUMMER EDITION 2021 www.futureschools.education contact: [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS Jen Buchanan, Maddy Brotherton, Noan Fesnoux, Russell Cailey, David Runge FEATURE SCHOOLS Margaret Hendry School, CathWest Innovation College, St Michael's Collegiate, Youth Inc, Music Industry College, Kurri Kurri High School, Cornish College, Exploring, Evolving and Transforming the Future of Education. Thank you to all our FSA Schools for your ongoing support of the Alliance and a collective effort to create a world of purpose filled, innovative and empowered learning. We look forward to continuing this journey with you throughout 2021. www.futureschools.education Published each term by Future Schools Alliance FSA All Rights Reserved. A P U B L I C A T I O N F O R I N N O V A T I V E E D U C A T O R S As 2020 came to an end, many of us reflected on a year that marked a time of historic importance. In an unprecedented year, the phrase "new normal" quickly weaved its way into our lexicon. This 'new normal' is a time of great possibilities, giving us opportunity to work together; to plan, design and play by new rules that will ensure success for every person. It's not the first time the phrase "new normal" has been used. In the years immediately after the end of World War One, several books and articles used the term the "new normal”. One of the earliest is an article titled "Beware!”, by Henry Wise Wood, in the National Electric Light Association Bulletin (1918): To consider the problems before us we must divide our epoch into three periods, that of war, that of transition, that of the new normal, which undoubtedly will supersede the old. The questions before us, therefore, are, broadly, two: How shall we pass from war to the new normal with the least jar, in the shortest time? In that respect should the new normal be shaped to differ from the old? Around the world, collectively we have been given a unique opportunity to recognise that existing models of schooling are no longer fit for purpose as we define new rules for the long term. It's not that the school system is broken, simply the purpose it was originally designed for is no longer as relevant in the "new normal". The questions before us, therefore, are, broadly two: How shall we pass from the pandemic to the new normal that ensures success for all, and how should the new normal be shaped to differ from old? Wishing all our readers of the Summer edition of the FSA Newsletter an inspiring start to 2021. We look forward to our continued work with the FSA community as collectively we look at how to explore, evolve and transform the future of education. Yours, Peter, Jen and David Exploring, Evolving and Transforming the Future of Education. T H E Y E A R T H A T W A S 2 0 2 0 . 67 FSA Member Schools across Australia and New Zealand. FSA Global partnerships in 13 countires across 5 continents The FSA partnered with CathWest Innovation College and Margaret Hendry School to host our first Virtual School Tours. Launched the Momentum Series - twelve online action learning workshops based on the FSA Momentum Framework Hosted 12 Webinars with FSA Global Partners. Peter made 8 TV appearances including channel 10's The Project and the ABCs' The Drum. Victoria spent 112 days in stage 4 lockdown...1 hour of exercise a day, 5km radius, mandatory face masks, only 4 reasons to leave home. P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T Did you know that the Future Schools Alliance offers Professional Development? FSA Professional Development is designed to allow your team to accelerate momentum; amplify leadership impact, and explore, evolve, and transform your learning community in order to move towards your aspirational vision. Momentum Workshops - Innovative & Adaptive Schools Designed as full day Workshops, these can be delivered either onsite or online by an FSA Convenor. The six workshops available are: Crafting an Innovative Adaptive Culture Enabling an Innovative Adaptive Culture Strategic Visioning Strategic Planning Leading an Innovative team Embedding an Innovative Adaptive Culture Development Program for Leadership Teams A year long program comprised of eight modules. Specifically designed for educators interested in deepening their knowledge on leading an Innovative and Adaptive School Culture. Keynotes The Compelling Case for Change Over the Educational Horizon Explore, Evolve, Transform The Truth behind School Culture Innovation Sprints On-sight walkthroughs with FSA Convenors identifying options for potential innovation. Critical Friend Consultation on proposed changes to policy, procedures or marketing. Interested? Contact us at [email protected] to discuss Future Schools Alliance Professional Development opportunities in 2021. A global collaboration of innovators, transforming learning communities and co-evolving the future of education. S T A T E T O U R S V I C & T A S We are excited to announce the return of our FSA State Tours in 2021. It is time shut down computers, give apologies for the next board meeting, and join FSA Principals and Leadership Teams on state tours of FSA schools. Let the local experts share what is happening in their schools, discuss how innovation presents in different contexts and explore the secrets of their city on FSA State Tours. To express your interest in joining one of the tours, simply send an email to [email protected] 3 1 M A Y - 0 2 J U N M E L B O U R N E After spending 112 days in lockdown, Melbourne is ready to shine again as a city of the arts, culinary excellence and a showpiece for Australian culture. Oh... and did we mention the coffee? 3 0 A U G - 0 1 S E P H O B A R T Hobart is a harbour town – a port city with a waterfront precinct dotted with old pubs alongside new craft-beer bars, quirky cafes, and a floating pier of fine restaurants. F S A K E Y D A T E S 2 0 2 1 **In addition to the dates below we will continue to hold events throughout the year as opportunity presents. S E M E S T E R O N E D A T E S 2 0 2 1 D A T E S F E B 1 5 Momentum Series 01 1 6 THINK Tank: Funding Innovation 15 16 2 2 Momentum Series 03 2 3 Webinar with Global Collaborator FEB FEB M O M E N T U M S E R I E S 0 1 T H I N K T a n k M A R " I G N I T I N G F u n d i n g I n n o v a t i o n 0 9 St Michael's Collegiate TAS Virtual Tour T R A N S F O R M A T I O N " M A Y 0 4 Green School Bali Virtual School Tour 1 0 Momentum Series 02 22 23 1 1 THINK Tank: Structure of the Day 1 7 Momentum Series 04 FEB FEB 1 8 Webinar with Global Collaborator M O M E N T U M S E R I E S 0 3 W E B I N A R w i t h 2 5 Cornish College VIC Virtual School Tour " A L I G N I N G S T R A T E G Y G L o b a l C o l l a b o a r t o r A N D P U R P O S E " J U N 0 8 Webinar with Global Collaborator J U L 09 04 2 6 Momentum Series 01 MAR MAY A U G V i r t u a l S c h o o l T o u r V i r t u a l S c h o o l T o u r 0 2 Momentum Series 05 S t M i c h a e l ' s C o l l e g i a t e G r e e n S c h o o l B a l i 1 0 THINK Tank with FSA member schools 1 7 Webinar with Global Collaborator 2 4 School Virtual Tour S E P 10 11 1 4 Webinar with Global Partner MAY MAY O C T M O M E N T U M S E R I E S 0 2 T H I N K T a n k 1 8 " C O M M I T T I N G T O T H E Momentum Series 02 S t r u c t u r e o f t h e D a y J O U R N E Y " 1 9 Webinar with Global Collaborator 1 5 Momentum Series 06 2 6 THINK Tank with FSA member schools N O V Macquarie College Virtual Tour 17 18 9 MAY MAY M O M E N T U M S E R I E S 0 4 W E B I N A R w i t h " A S P I R A T I O N A L G l o b a l C o l l a b o r a t o r C U L T U R E " FSA STATE TOURS TERM 2: VIC STATE TOUR 31 MAY - 02 JUN 25 08 MAY JUN TERM 3: TAS STATE TOUR 30 AUG - 01 SEP V i r t u a l S c h o o l T o u r W E B I N A R w i t h C O R N I S H C O L L E G E G l o b a l C o l l a b o r a t o r S T M I C H A E L ' S C O L L E G I A T E H O B A R T IF Learn is a dynamic and contemporary space featuring campfire style seating, whiteboard topped tables and workbenches of differing heights.