S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School

How does a large, busy school move from "islands of excellence" to a coherent, low-variance instructional model? In this episode, Brendan Lee sits down with staff from the Junior School of Trinity Anglican College, Albury— Simon Fairall (Deputy Principal - Junior School), Lauren Naldrett (Dean of Studies - Junior School) and Kirby McDonald (Classroom teacher and Practice and Pedagogy lead)—to unpack their multi-year journey into the Science of Learning.

We dive deep into how to manage teacher cognitive load by strategically sharing curriculum planning and resource development. The practical reality of navigating change management, moving from individual teacher flair to system-wide instructional coherence and how applying the instructional hierarchy and deliberate practice routines can fundamentally shift classroom engagement. 

This conversation is a masterclass in building a culture where research-grounded practice and a deep sense of professional belonging go hand-in-hand.

Resources mentioned:

• Facts on Fire (by Dr Brian Poncy)
• La Trobe University
• AIS NSW Literacy Project

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