This document provides a summary of Peter Scott Upton's professional experience and qualifications. It details that he has over 40 years of experience as a teacher in Australia and overseas. His most recent role was as Deputy Principal - Academic at Port Moresby International School in Papua New Guinea, where he was responsible for curriculum operations and academic standards. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Studies from the University of Queensland and teaching certificates from Australia, England, and Papua New Guinea.

1. Peter Scott Upton, M.Ed.St
PO Box 276, Boroko, NCD 111, Papua New Guinea
Mobile: +675 7072 5413 Email:peter.upton97@gmail.com Skype: puacademicdp
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Teacher Registrations: QCT (Australia): 481932; GTC (England): 7173637; IEA (PNG)
Qualifications
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 Master of Educational Studies (Effective Schools and Behaviour Management),
University of Queensland, 2000
 Post Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies (Behaviour Management), UQ, 1997
 Certificate of Education, Southampton (UK), 1974 (major studies in Physical Education, Health Education & Outdoor
Leadership; minors in Maths and Student Support)
Teacher Registrations: QTU (Australia):481932; GTC (England): 7173637;IEA (PNG).
Professional History
2013 – pd Port Moresby International School, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
 Co-educational,968 students, Grades 7 – 12 (ages 11 - 21)
 Students from 10 different nationalities, plus all regions of PNG
 Students on academic pathways
Deputy Principal - Academic (brief synopsis)
o responsiblefor all Curriculumoperations (PNG, IGCSE, ACT, IB) includingimplementation,development,
examination and reporting
o chair fortnightly Academic Committee Meetings and maintain records of meetings and supply copies of
agenda and minutes to HODs in a timely manner
o chair Academic Standards Committee,
o actively supportand promote the motto, mission statement, and ethos of the school and to carry out
other duties as directed by the Principal
o ensure each student is provided with opportunities to develop in the domain of the IEA Key Outcomes
o respond to pastoral concerns occurringwithin thecurriculumareas,where appropriate
STAFF
o ensure that Heads of Department and CurriculumCoordinatorscarry outtheir administrativeand
management duties in accordancewith the curriculumrequirements as well as school and IEA policy
includingPerformanceManagement
o participatewith Principal in on-goingperformanceappraisal of staff within departments, as well as Heads
of Department
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
o monitor teachingstrategies and effectiveness where appropriate
o actively promote the image of the School within and outsidethe School
o actively promote the pastoral careof students and staff within the school
o coordinateand manage teacher absences and relief schedules
o responsiblefor Academic reports, examination timetables, and graduation requirements
CURRICULUM
o provideHeads of Departments with correctand current curriculumguidelines fromthe appropriate
assessmentauthority for the followingyear
o encourage implementation of strategies that cater for individual needs at all ability levels
o Grades 11 & 12 Study skills,Habits of Mind,PositivePsychology,goal setting,Leadership development
skills and Relationships Education program
HIGHLIGHTS:
 initiated Professional LearningCommunities (PLC) including currentgroups focussed on: Formative Assessment,
Differentiation & Literacy; previous groups in 2013/14: Quality TeachingFramework, 4MAT lesson design,
Information Technology, Blooms/Williams taxonomy,English Language Across the Curriculum.
 collaborated with Principal in renewal of Grade Coordinator/Roll Call (pastoral care) teacher roles
 collaborated with Principal in renewal of Student Representative Council (SRC) operations and functions
 introduced "This Is Me" pastoral careinformation seeker
 initiated,led and implemented SP2R into all classrooms (basisof SWPBS/PB4L)

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 initiated the formation of cross-curricula/interdisciplinary teams
 introduced "Reflective Thinking" forms and process
 initiated and implemented Harm & HarassmentPolicy
 initiated base-linetestingin Numeracy and Literacy
 reformatted and updated all Student CurriculumHandbooks,and Staff Policies& Procedures Handbook
 introduced (LearningCurve) Senior Planner (diary) for Grade 11 & 12, and Well-BeingMiddleYears planner in 2017
 renewed and streamlined Student Enrolment process
 assisted in helping SRC raiseover K60000 through various fund-raisingactivities
 initiated Grade11 L.E.A.D.-ership program (Listen - Encourage - Act - Deliver)
 conducted Digital Literacy auditand supported whole-school in-serviceprogram
 assistantto Director of Education - External School Review Team, Coronation College 2015
 promotion of cross-curriculagroupings to encouragetopic rationalisation and reduceassessmentload
 promotion of Subject Specific Terminology form for each topic/unit
 mentor to Deputy Principal - Student Welfare, Grade Coordinators and Home Room Teachers
 engendered a calmer and more caringatmosphere throughout this school over the past 42 months
NB Between October 2009 and January 2013 I spent three months working in the UK for AXCIS Education as a relief teacher at a
number of SEND schools in London including one term at The Olive School, Lambeth; one year working as a relief teacher for
Education Queensland including at Tamborine Mountain State School. Whilst in the UK I also undertook study and attended
PCT50, the fiftieth anniversary of Perceptual Control Theory - the understanding of human beings and how they control what
matters to them. I also spent some quality time with my mother as well as travelling throughout the UK, France and Switzerland.
2012 Casual relief instructional leader, various schoolsincludingYr 7 contract for final week of Term 2 and Year 6
for final month Term 3, Tamborine Mountain State School
March 1st & 2nd 2012 Instructional Assistant, Responsible Thinking “Working the RTC with Integrity” Workshop, with Jean
Knight and Glenn Vaughan
February 16 2012 Instructional Assistant, Responsible Thinking Introductory/Refresher Workshop, with Jean Knight
and Glenn Vaughan
July 2010 PCT50, Manchester University, Manchester, England
March – June 2010 Various casual relief positions including The Olive School, Lambeth, London, England
 Co-educational,150 students, Years 8-12
 Students requiringESL support,Behaviour Support and awaitingplacement in a mainstream school
 Maths & Science instructional leader, relievingthe Deputy Principal whilst on secondment
October 2009 Retired from teaching with the Queensland Education Department to study and work in the UK
April 2008 – Oct 2009 Sarina State High School, Sarina, Queensland, 4740
 co-educational,625 students,Years 8 – 12,
 students on multiplepathways incl. University,TAFE, Industrial/mechanical/servicetrades & agriculture
Acting Deputy Principal
o responsibility for development and maintenance of ’09 timetable incl.Playground Duties
o daily covers for absentteachers
o responsibility for overview of MiddlePhaseof Learning(MPoL)
o linemanager for MPoL Head of Department (HOD), Humanities HOD, Industrial Technology
Enterprises/Business Education & ResponsibleThinking Process HOD,Head of Special Education Services,
MPoL Year Coordinators;Youth Support Services
o Sarina Cluster Transition Program (Primary/High schoolsinterface)
Acting Principal, August - September 2008
HIGHLIGHTS:
 awarded the Education Queensland 25 year Exemplary Service medal
 played a key role in increasingeffectiveness of the ResponsibleThinking Classroom(RTC)
o reduced behavioural referralsby 48%in 12 months
 promoted the increased useof effective pedagogies
 Chair,2008 Supportive School Environment TSR (Tri-annual School Review)
 Chair,Student Inter-agency Support Services,and Student Welfare Team

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 initiated Sarina Cluster Transition program(Primary/High schools interface)
 oversaw the mappingof the “Essentials”in Key Learning Areas
 streamlined Computer and Internet Usage Agreement, loggingprocedures and the range of sanctions
 Supervisor,NAPLAN testing (Year 9) program
 initiated Harmand Harassmentpolicy conversationsthroughoutthe school community
 initiated firststages of the SWPBS (PB4L) process
 initiated School Induction programfor FirstYear High Schoolers
 Senior School Leadership Camp Program
 assisted with introduction of Queensland Health Grade 12 initiative"I'moutta here"
 beginningTeachers Program, Coordinator (2008)
 implemented a Virtual Classroom:Deputies Virtual Office
 supported the ScriptureUnion Chaplaincy program
2006 – 2008 Pioneer State High School, Andergrove, Queensland, 4740
 co-educational,850 students,Years 8-12
 students on multiplepathways includingUniversity,TAFE, industrial/mechanical/hospitality/servicetrades
Head of Department, Social Justice
o supportthe efficientfunctioningof the School-WideBehaviour System
o introduce School-WidePositiveBehaviour Support(SWPBS)
o use School-WideInformation Systems (SWIS) to collectdata to identify and respond to behavioural trends
o advocate for appropriatesupportfor all students ensuringmaximisation of educational outcomes
o liaisewith and coordinatethe work of the internal and external supportagencies
o maintain an overview of the range of student support programs available internally and locally
o oversee the Pastoral CareSystem includingtheimplementation of the Social LifeSkillsprogram
o coordinateand support the Year Coordinators and Welfareteams
o supportparent participation in theschool through various supportprograms
HIGHLIGHTS:
 implemented School-WidePositiveBehaviour Support (SWPBS)
 Chair,SWPBS committee
 initiated and organised ChristineRichmond school-widein-serviceprogram
 initiated and coordinated re-write of the PSE (Personal & Social Education) programs
 Chair,Student Inter-agency Support Services and Student WelfareTeam
 Peer Mentoring trainingprogram(Safe Supportive Schools)
 Grade 12 Leadership camp coordinator
 Grade 8 camp games coordinator
 Maths teacher, Years 8 – 10: assorted levels;Year 11: Maths A; Year 11-12: Prevocational Maths
 supported the ScriptureUnion Chaplaincy program
2001 – 2005 Coombabah State High School, Runaway Bay, Queensland, 4280
 co-educational,1000 students,Years 8-12
 students on multiplepathways includingUniversity,TAFE, industrial/mechanical/hospitality/servicetrades
Behaviour Management Coordinator/Counsellor; Wellness & Resilience program (MindMatters/MindMatters Plus)
o embed principles of ResponsibleThinking & Perceptual Control Theory through entire school community,
includingbestpracticein behaviour support,excellencein teachingand learningand productive/school
wide pedagogy support
o maintenance of the Supportive School Environment
o develop and implement an anti-bullyingpolicy
o collectdata and inform Senior Management of trends
HIGHLIGHTS:
 key staff member in whole-school renewal through IDEAS (InnovativeDesigns for EnhancingAchievements in
Schools) process,University of Southern Queensland
 revitalised ResponsibleThinking Classroom(RTC) and Behaviour Management (BM) supportprograms
o reduced referrals by 54.5% over four years
 supportfor staff attendance at Bill Rogers and ChristineRichmond in-serviceprograms
 implementation of Student Suspension Support reflection booklets
 initiated and implemented Harm and Harassmentpolicy throughout the school community
o feedback from Trainer “very intelligent,well-thought-out, well-argued, well-integrated to school
and department policy.A great example of carefully planned policy.Oneof the best I’ve seen.”
o reduction of bullying
 introduction of RestorativeProcesses and the notion of conferencing

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 key member of MindMatters and MindMatters Plus implementation (a National secondary school student
resilienceand well-beingsupportinitiative),
 trained in & ran ParentMatters, RAP-P, Seasons for Growth, ACE, Friends and Restorative Practices programs
 revitalised parentsupportprograms,includingParentMatters, RAP-P and PPP
 renewed Year 8 Induction programincludingTransition Program, Induction Booklet, Parent Evenings, Parenting
Support programs, and POINT training(PositiveOutlook In New Territory) – a mentoring program for Senior
students to support (incoming) Grade 8 students based on the Queensland Inter-year Program (QIP)
 Chair,Student Inter-agency Support Services;and Student WelfareTeam
 CurriculumCommittee member
 Athletics and Soccer coach
 Queensland State Athletics Carnival –Senior Marshall
 supported the ScriptureUnion Chaplaincy program
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (IN BRIEF)
Employer’s name & address Appointment Reason for leaving
1999 - 2000: Tamborine Mountain State High School,
Mount Tamborine, Qld, Australia
Education Queensland
Foundation teacher
and Head of
Department; Senior
Teacher
Took up school renewal challenge
07/1996 - 1998:West Moreton DistrictOffice,Ipswich,
Qld,Australia
Education Queensland
Alternative Education
Provider/Supportive
School Environment
support, Wilderness
Enhanced
Behavioural Support,
Promotion
1986 - 06/1996:Beaudesert State High School,
Beaudesert, Qld, Australia
Education Queensland
Special Needs
Support,
Instructional Leader
Health & Physical
Education,Science
Instructional Leader
Appointment to establish Alternative
Education provisionsfor students at risk
Experience gained in working with
Special Needs students (II,LD, VI, PI)
1985: Shailer Park State High School, Shailer Park,Qld,
Australia
Education Queensland
Health & Physical
Education
Instructional Leader
Complyingwith Education department
needs for staffing
04/1982 - 1984:Maroon Outdoor Education Centre,
Maroon, via Boonah,Qld, Australia
Education Queensland
Outdoor Education
and Adventure
Activities Instructor
Requested move to a full-timeteaching
position
09/1981 - 04/1982:Sadadeen High School,AliceSprings,
Northern Territory, Australia
Northern Territory TeachingService, Darwin, Northern
Territory, Australia
Coordinator,Health
& Physical Education
Department
Recruited by Education Queensland to
staff outdoor education centre
1977 - 09/1981:Alice Springs High School,AliceSprings,
Northern Territory, Australia
Commonwealth TeachingService, Canberra,ACT,
Australia
Instructional Leader,
Health & Physical
Education Dept.
Head of Department
1979
Promotion to Coordinator at new high
school
09/1974 - 1976:Heron Wood Comprehensive School,
Aldershot, Hampshire,United Kingdom
Instructional Leader,
Health and Physical
Education
Department
Recruited by Commonwealth Teaching
Service to fill teachingvacancies in Alice
Springs,Northern Territory, Australia
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (IN DETAIL)
1999 – 2000 Tamborine Mountain State High, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, 4272
 New High School opened for the startof the 1999 school year
 Co-educational,Years 8 & 9 (1999), Years 8 – 10 (2000)

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 Foundation Staff Member
 Acting Head of Department – Curriculum (Sem. 1 1999)
o oversee the development and implementation of the Maths, Science, HPE and Industrial
Technology curricula
o oversee the operations of the IT network and the Library
o initiateand implement an Information Technologies Policy & Procedures
o develop and implement a Behaviour Management structure
Highlights:
 Teacher of Junior Maths and Science
 Development and Implementation of BM policy
 Key community member liaison with P&C
 Initiated Year 8 Induction program, Parent Evenings and Parenting Programs
 Athletics, soccer and hockey coach
 Queensland State Athletics Carnival –Senior Marshall
1998 West Moreton District attached to Ipswich State High School, Ipswich, Q’land, 4305
 Wilderness Enhanced Behavioural Support(WEBS)
 Program Coordinator
 Program Coordinator:Rosewood SHS, Toogoolawah SHS (6 months), Ipswich State High School (6 months)
 Program Support: Bundamba SHS, Bremer SHS, Laidley SHS, Lowood SHS
1997 Metropolitan West Regional Office, Limestone Hill Support Centre,Ipswich, Queensland 4305
 Wilderness Enhanced Behavioural Support(WEBS)
 Alternate Education Program Coordinator
 Program Coordinator:Boonah SHS (6 months), Rosewood SHS (6 months)
 Program Support: Ipswich SHS, Bundamba SHS
Oct – Dec ‘97 Metropolitan West Regional Office, Limestone Hill Support Centre,Ipswich, Queensland 4305
 Wilderness Enhanced Behavioural Support(WEBS) program Coordinator,
 Alternate Education Program
 Program research,development and implementation
 Wilderness Enhanced Behavioural Support(WEBS): my brief was to create a program which would support
high school students considered by the schools to be ‘at-risk’ of not completing high school, or who had
significant behaviourally challenging behaviours. The program devised was based across two educational
districts with one staff member supporting each district. The high schools in that district each received six
months of intensive support, through analysis of school systems, subject choices, staff competence and
expertise, and levels of parental support. Each high school put forward a number of students they
considered to be ‘at-risk’ which were then supported over that six month period. Not only were the
students supported but so were their teachers (with significant amounts of money available for
professional development and in-service work), their parents (with a series of parent support network
meetings), and the administration (with systems analyses, behavioural consequence evaluations, subject
offerings, etc). A staff member in each school was identified who was considered to be ‘significant’ – they
had good relational qualities, identified with the students, was likely to be part of the school for a few
years and who was also willing to commit to not only supporting the students but willing to participate in
the nine-day wilderness experience which formed an integral part of the whole program. This nine-day
program was based around an expedition in one of south-east Queenslands’ most isolated National Parks,
Sundown National Park south of Stanthorpe. The nine boys carried all the necessary equipment for the
nine days because there was very limited access to the park and its environs. The two WEBS teachers
accompanied each trip. The three months leading up to the expedition was spent in learning aboutthe
boys and who was likely to most benefit from the experience, and the three months following were spent
cementing the learning’s from the expedition as well as gradually handing over the support to the
significant staff member.
 Risk management, litigation research and equipment purchasefor the WEBS program
July – Sept ’97 Metropolitan West Regional Office, Limestone Hill Support Centre,Ipswich, Queensland 4305
 Assistant to the Interim Operational Group guidingthe Strategic Planningprocess,Metropolitan West
Region Supportive School Environment scan investigating“Best practice”in all schools in theMetropolitan
West Region to providea range of supportstructures at all levels of schoolingfor students at-risk.

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 Assisted in the establishment of an Inter-agency support group in the Inala/Richlandsarea to supportthe
range of students at-risk
1997 – 2000 Education Queensland sponsored study leave – University of Queensland
 Masters Thesis: study into the effects on whole schools,butin particular ‘at-risk’youth, of the Principal,
Effective Teaching and Learning and alternate pedagogies, and Adventure Based Counselling.
 The WEBS program I established was the resultof research based on recognised best practices notonly in
the field of working with students with challengingbehavioursbutalso assistingteachers to become
competent in a wider range of teaching pedagogies and workingwith Principalsand senior staff to ensure
their policies weresupportiveand inclusive(a redesign of the school environment). I was asked to present
at several conferences and workshops on these successful programs.Thethesis for my Masters was based
on the successes of these initiatives
1986 – July 1996 Beaudesert State High School, Beaudesert, Queensland, 4285
 Co-educational,1000 – 1500 students, Years 8-12: duringmy 10 years at Beaudesert the school grew in
numbers quite considerably
 Students on multiplepathways includingUniversity,TAFE, industrial/mechanical/hospitality/servicetrades
and agriculture
1994 - 1996
 Special Needs Support Instructional Leader
 Supporting the needs of Intellectually Impaired & Learning Difficulty students
 Teacher in Numeracy, Literacy and Social Skills
 Supporting the needs of Gifted and Talented students in Science and Maths
 Development of significantresources in Mathematics includingDiagnosticTestingfor the appropriate
placement of students (streaming)
 Excellence in Teachingand Learningmentor
 Behaviour Management Initiatives:BP grants funded (4) and school funded; included 5-day wilderness
camps at Maroon Outdoor Education Centre
 Senior Hockey coach
 Athletics and Cross- Country coach
 Queensland State Athletics Carnival –Senior Marshall
 Teacher I/C Cross-Country – school,district& region
 QIP trainer (‘95, ‘96)
 Multi-strand Sciencecamp coordinator
1986 – 1993
 Instructional Leader, Health and Physical Education Department
 Teaching all elements of HPE from Year 8 to Year 10; Recreational Studies in Years 11 & 12
 Development of Orienteeringprogram, markers maps and courses
 Development of significantFitness Unit,includingstaff handbook,testinginstruments and Body Mass
Index (BMI) guidelines
 Development of Olympics Unit
 Hockey & Cross-Country team development
 Athletics coach
 Queensland State Athletics Carnival –Starter’s assistant,Senior Marshall
 Science Instructional leader, Year 11 & 12 Multi-strand Science
 Co-development of a new Multi-strand “Survival”unit,includingfive-day camp
1985 Shailer Park State High School, Shailer Park, Queensland 4128
 Co-educational,1200 students, Years 8-12
 Students on multiplepathways includingUniversity,TAFE, industrial/mechanical/hospitality/servicetrades
 Instructional Leader, Health and Physical Education Department
 Development of Safety Unit for Health
 Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition assessor
 Athletics, Cross-country and Volleyball coach
April 1982 – 1985Maroon Outdoor Education Centre,via Boonah, Queensland 4310

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 An outdoor education facility funded by Education Queensland
 Weekly programs, weekend programs,speciality courses for students and adults
 The Centre could accommodate up to 140 students/adults
 Outdoor Education and Activities Instructor/Teacher including:
o Sailing,includingsailingcamps for sailinginstructors
o Kayaking,includingexpeditions and white-water kayaking
o Canoeing, includingexpeditions and white-water canoeing
o Abseilingand Climbing
o Bushwalking,includingexpeditions
o Orienteering
o Environmental studies,includingspecialiststudy camps
o Low Ropes and High Ropes confidencecourses
o Challengeand group activities
o Bush Dance
o FirstAid includingBush FirstAid
 Teacher-In-Charge: Sailing,bushwalking,climbing
 First Aid Instructor
 Development of DOEM guidelines on Bushwalkingand Camping
 Renewal of the Centres’ Reference Library,includingslideshows
 Introduction of a Minimal Impactcode, includinguseof methylated spiritstoves,a “carry itin – carry it”
out philosophy,and reduction in camp-firereliance
 Mappingand loggingof all thesignificantWalksOf Maroon,a resource for teachers of MOEC including
significantpoints of interest, accurategrid references and route cards
 Development of an Emergency Response program followingthe retrieval of a student from inaccessible
terrain after sufferingan anaphylactic reaction to vegetation poison
 Support teacher for various schoolsspecialistcamps includingKedron State High School
1981 – April ’82 Sadadeen High School, Alice Springs, Northern Territory0870
 Co-educational,280 students, Years 8 -10 (developing high school,2 years old)
 Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Department
 Teaching all elements of the Junior Health and Physical Education program
 Continued refinement of The Human MachineHandbook and self-paced learningunits
 Development of Health and Physical Education programs
 Year Coordinator (Year 8)
1977 – 1981 Alice Springs High School, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870
 Co-educational,900 students, Years 8 – 12, students on multiplepathways includingUniversity and
vocational trades
 Instructional Leader, Health and Physical Education Department
 Teaching all elements of the HPE program, includingYear 11 & 12 Recreational Studies
 Acting Head of Department (‘78)
 Development of new Health Education modules, in conjunction with the development of a new Health
syllabusfor the Northern Territory
 Development of new Sex Education unit, includingparentingevenings & self-paced learningunits
 Development of The Human MachineHandbook and self-paced learningunits
 Year 8 Coordinator (‘79 –‘81)
 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
o AliceSprings Schools Expedition Coordinator (‘78 – ‘82)
o AliceSprings High School Development Officer (‘78)
o We grew the programfrom 4 students in 1978 to 64 in 1982
 North Australian Sports Week Coordinator (‘77 – ‘81)
 Athletics, Cross-Country & Hockey coach
 Development schools boys Hockey team and inclusion in local adultcompetition – runners-up ‘81
 Club Hockey coach,includingPremier side‘80
 AliceSprings Men’s Team Hockey ’77 – 81
Sept 1974 – Dec. 1976 Heron Wood Comprehensive School, Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
 Boys Secondary Comprehensive, ages 11 - 16
 Instructional Leader, Physical Education Department
 Teaching all elements of the Physical Education program
 Remedial Maths teacher

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 Sports Master
 Soccer coach
 Outdoor Activities program,includingsailing,kayaking,dry-slopeskiing
 Player and coach in local Men’s Hockey competition (Captain,’76)
Professional training:
 Discovering Positive Education, immersion program, Australian International School, Singapore (August 2016)
 Embedding Formative Assessment, with Dylan Wiliam (May 2015)
 Embedded Formative Assessment, with Dylan Wiliam (Hawker Brownlow, Canberra) (Feb. 2014)
 Developing a Positive Mindset ('14, '15)
 Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), Manchester University ('10) - 50 year anniversary
 Time Chart and Time Chart Extra (‘08)
 School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (‘06)
 School Wide Information Systems (’06)
 Community Conference Facilitator Training (Restorative Practices in schools) ('04)
 Rock and Water (‘04)
 Christine Richmond "Micro-skills" training ('04)
 Adolescents Coping with Emotions (‘02)
 Seasons for Growth (‘02)
 Resourceful Adolescent Program (‘02)
 MindMatters Professional training ('02)
 Logan Learners for Life: Anger Management (‘97); Advanced Mediation (‘99)
 William Glasser Institute Intensive Basic Training (‘98)
 Protective Behaviours Advanced Training (‘98)
 Coaching Teachers (professional support workshops) (‘98)
 Responsible Thinking and Perceptual Control Theory (’98, ’10, ‘12)
 Triple-P parenting program ('97)
 Level 1 IMPACT training ('97)
 Assertive Discipline for Parents training ('97)
 Assertive Discipline Leader training ('97)
 Conducting School Improvement Audit ('97)
 Alternatives to Aggression training ('97)
 Adventure Based Counselling, Ray Handley ('95)
 Bill Rogers Practical skills ('95)
 Project T.E.A.C.H. ('95)
 Individual Education Planning ('95)
 The Art of Learning ('94)
 Managing without punishing, Christine Richmond ('93)
Professional Memberships
 Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
 Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)
 International Positive Education Network (IPEN)
 Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School
 Times Educational Supplement (TES)
 PCTWeb
 Academia
Other awards
 RPYC Yachtsman of the Year (2014)
 PADI Open Water Diving Certificate (2013)
 25 Years Service Medallion, Education Queensland (‘08)
 AYF National Yacht Cruising Scheme Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shore-based Certificate ('02)
 Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency ('01)
 AYF Sailing Instructor (’82)
 Kayaking Instructor (’83)
 Canoeing Instructor (’83)
 Assistant Rock Climbing Instructor (’83)
 Athletics Coach (Grade 3), specialising in Javelin, High Jump (’87)
 Athletics Officials Awards: starting, javelin, high jump (’87)

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 Northern Territory Emergency Services Map Reading award (’80)
 Northern Territory Emergency Services Search and Rescue Award (’81)
 NT Driving Instructor ('79)
Professional Community Involvement:
 Chair of the following teams:
 Chair, Academic Committee (’13-pd)
 Internal School Review, Pastoral (‘14)
 Supportive School Environment Tri-annual School Review (‘08)
 Welfare Team (‘06 –‘08)
 Student Support Services (‘06 –‘09)
 School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (‘06 – ‘08)
 Harm and Harassment policy document development group (’04, ‘09)
 Influential member of
 the IDEAS team (‘03 – ‘04)
 Middle Phase of Learning Taskforce (‘02-‘04)
 School Curriculum team (‘01-‘05)
 Literacy Review Committee (‘03)
 Mind Matters Plus (student resilience and well-being support) program (‘02-‘05)
 Conducted numerous professional development seminars on Supportive School Environments, behaviour
management, harm and harassment, wilderness programs and innovative approaches to teaching and learning to
various high school staff groups, specialist teachers groups, teacher aides and beginning teachers
 Invited speaker at the following conferences:
 Grade 12 National Capital District Careers Expo ('16)
 MindMatters (student resilience & well-being) Conference (‘05)
 Queensland Guidance Counsellors Annual Conference (‘98)
 Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland Annual Conference (‘98)
 Supportive School Environment Conferences (‘96 & ‘97)
 Ministerial Advisory Committee on Equity (‘97)
 Refinement of POINT (Positive Outlook In New Territory) (based on the Queensland Inter-year Project –
QIP): Year 11 students working with Year 8 students during Semester One (’01 – ’05)
 Promotion of Multiple Intelligences testing package and inclusion in School Organiser (‘03-‘05)
 Established a school-wide, cross-curricular student award Scheme at Tamborine Mountain SHS (‘99-‘00).
Other Activities/Achievements
 Development of significant resources
 OneNote for Professional Learning Communities (’13-pd)
 reformatting of Staff Policies & Procedures Handbook (’15 – ’16)
 reformatted and updated all Student Curriculum Handbooks (’13-’16)
 Behaviour Management resources including a referral continuum (‘97 – ‘16)
 “Thinking out of the Box” – innovative teaching & learning strategies for the 21st Century (’98 – ‘16)
 Harassment and Harm (SSE) policy and supporting documentation (’03, 09, '14)
 “Multiple Intelligences” handbook for staff (‘04)
 Year 8 Induction programs (‘99, ‘01, ‘04)
 Student Suspension package (‘97, ‘01, ’02, ’08, ‘09)
 “Homework & Study Skills” student and teacher resources (‘00; ‘06)
 Remedial Mathematics & Extension Mathematics work programs (‘94 – ‘95)
 Multi-Strand Science “Survival” units(‘90 – ‘96)
 school Orienteering programs/courses (‘89 – ‘95, ‘98)
 Fitness Testing & Training (‘90)
 Diet & Weight Control (‘88)
 Walks of Maroon: a resource for teachers at Maroon Outdoor Education Centre for leading groups on
bushwalks in the vicinity of the Main Range national Park. The resource included: significant points of
interest, accurate grid references and route cards (’84)
 Stuart Trail: a resource for walkers (including students participating in the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme
expeditions and Emergency Service personnel) in the MacDonnell and Chewings Ranges to the west of Alice Springs.
The resource included: significant points of interest (geographically and historically), accurate grid references, route
cards and reliable sources of water. (’80 - ’81)
 Developed mathematics Diagnostic Testing materials
 Year 8 (‘94, ‘99) & Year 9 & 10 (‘99).
 Developed electronic mark book for Maths and Science staff (‘99-‘00)

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Other Interests & Activities
 Learn To Sail Instructor, Royal Paua Yacht Club, 2013 - pd; owned and lived aboard own yacht for over 8 years
 Keen touring cyclist: toured in various parts of New Zealand; cycled in various parts of UK and Europe
 Keen bushwalker: many walks including first traverse of Chewings Ra. (NT) from Alice Springs to Redbank Gorge
 Keen amateur photographer: school events and local amateur theatre productions
 Sport: Hockey, Athletics, Cross-country and Swimming. Have coached school teams to District titles; have coached Town
competition teams in Hockey and played to State competition level.
 Woodwork: designing, making and renovating furniture; designed & built a major part of our house on Mt Tamborine,
Qld
 Amateur dramatics: through my school and university days. And most recently in as Valentine in Twelfth Night
 Parent Associations: have supported the Parent Associations of all of the schools my children have attended and taken
on various roles such as Secretary and President. I have also contributed to major fundraising projects including
instigating the inaugural Tour de Tamborine (2000),now a major event in the Queensland cycling calendar
 Church membership: have been a Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Youth group leader, Home
group study member and Worship Leader
 Progress Association: have held various posts with the Tamborine Mountain Progress Association including Vice-
President and President. Overseen the raising of monies for the renovation and refurbishment of the Old Zamia Theatre.
Instigated the inaugural Blue Moon Festival in 2012.