This talk by Brad Merrick covered key areas of GRIT. The importance of asking the right questions regarding studies for both students and parents was covered. Having clear Target Goals and the process of reaching those goals is a continual journey. The reasons 'Why' things are happening and asking for help, the 'show me' part of feedback, and creating refinements needed in order to achieve TARGET goals were outlined.

Slides from Wednesday's presentation have been placed here to be downloaded. Please click on the following link.

Goals, GRIT and Passion Handout - BMerrick

The Barker Institute will re-run this event in Term Two for those families that missed out. Watch out for the date in the Barker Bulletin and on this website.

Dr Matthew Hill

Dr Matthew Hill is the Director of The Barker Institute with a focus on professional learning, research, and innovation in the school.  He teaches Physics and the new Science Extension course at the School which introduces students to scientific academic research. Matthew's doctorate reflects his passion for science education focussing on Representational Fluency amongst physics students at school and university. He has published in leadership, education, and science journals and been involved in course development and teaching at The University of Sydney and The University of Western Sydney. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Divinity at Ridley College in Melbourne.