Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools
As we celebrate the success of our 2024 HSC cohort and step into 2025, I’m excited to share some of the professional learning that our staff have undertaken to start the year and our thoughts on the future of education at Frensham Schools.
The landscape of education is changing dramatically. Professor Geoff Masters (International advisor in curriculum and assessment reform) recently painted a compelling picture of the world our students will inherit – a complex terrain marked by political tensions, environmental challenges, and technological revolutions.
At Frensham Schools, we choose to see these challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities for innovation and growth. We are excited about the future.
Our goal is not to just adapt to change but rather be a leading school in the active design of the future of learning. This means challenging our staff to move beyond traditional educational models towards more dynamic, personalised, and responsive approaches that better prepare our students for an unpredictable world.
Our professional development sessions to start this year have challenged our thinking.
Working with Professor Matt Bowers, from the School of Education at Macquarie University, who specialises in the innovative use of technology for learning, we explored how artificial intelligence can enhance rather than replace human learning. Aligned to our strategic goal of personalising learning pathways, we spent time attempting to understand the unique learning needs of our students, recognising that education is not a one-size-fits-all experience.
Our character education framework remains at the heart of everything we do. Led by Dr Phil Cummins, co-Founder and Managing Partner of a School for tomorrow, we explored why programs like the Jamieson Program aren’t just additional curricular activities – they’re fundamental to building resilient, empathetic, and adaptable young people who can navigate complex global challenges.
With guidance from Dr. Adam Fraser, a peak performance researcher who helps people strive to achieve better performance, we’ve focused on leadership and personal development – not just for our students, but also for our staff. We believe that to inspire great learning, we must continually learn and grow ourselves.
As we look ahead, we will continue to push boundaries, challenge traditional educational paradigms, and aim to create an environment where every student can discover and develop their unique potential. Aligned to academic achievement and a broad holistic approach, our mission is to nurture students of character who are compassionate global citizens.
Let us start this year with courage, creativity, and an unshakeable belief in the potential of every young person enrolled in our schools.
Welcome to 2025.