From the Ground Up
Author: Cook, Steven
ISBN: 9781760644062
Publisher: Black Inc
Year first published: 21 Mar 2023
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
Taking Albert Park College from forced closure to Australia's School of the YearBR>BR>BR>In 2006, Albert Park College, a public secondary school in inner-city Melbourne, was closed after a dramatic loss in confidence caused enrolments to plummet. Devastated yet determined parents rallied and convinced the education department to give the school a second chance. The old buildings were bulldozed and a new school began to take shape.br>br>At the same time, experienced public school educator Steven Cook was in search of a fresh start. He took on the job as principal of the new college, moved into the local area, became part of the community and got to work.br>br>In 2021, Albert Park College was voted Australian School of the Year.br>br>Ini> From the Ground Up/i>, Steven Cook reveals how a thriving new college was created where the previous one had failed, and what it takes to create a successful public school. He reflects on his career as an educator, and demonstrates how to rebuild and renew our public schools to give our young people and our nation a great future. This is an inspiring story of how learning from our mistakes can result in our greatest achievementsbr>
ISBN: 9781760644062
Publisher: Black Inc
Year first published: 21 Mar 2023
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
Taking Albert Park College from forced closure to Australia's School of the YearBR>BR>BR>In 2006, Albert Park College, a public secondary school in inner-city Melbourne, was closed after a dramatic loss in confidence caused enrolments to plummet. Devastated yet determined parents rallied and convinced the education department to give the school a second chance. The old buildings were bulldozed and a new school began to take shape.br>br>At the same time, experienced public school educator Steven Cook was in search of a fresh start. He took on the job as principal of the new college, moved into the local area, became part of the community and got to work.br>br>In 2021, Albert Park College was voted Australian School of the Year.br>br>Ini> From the Ground Up/i>, Steven Cook reveals how a thriving new college was created where the previous one had failed, and what it takes to create a successful public school. He reflects on his career as an educator, and demonstrates how to rebuild and renew our public schools to give our young people and our nation a great future. This is an inspiring story of how learning from our mistakes can result in our greatest achievementsbr>
