A.B. Paterson College

As Head of English, Kimberley doesn't just teach students what to think - she builds their capacity to question, analyse and work through complexity on their own.

That's Harvard University's Teaching for Understanding in practice.

In Part Two of our series, she walks us through how she breaks down difficult thinking in the classroom, and what happens when students push past the surface and start making real connections.

Worth a watch 📺

Despite the rain, energy levels were high on Day 1 of the Secondary School Athletics Carnival!

Stay tuned for Day 2 highlights! 🏃

Head of Curriculum and Wellbeing (Prep–Year 2) and a dedicated Year 2 teacher, Mr Trent Davis is passionate about helping young learners think deeply, question boldly, and grow with confidence.

A.B. Paterson College's pedagogy is Harvard University's Teaching for Understanding framework - a research-backed approach designed to move learners beyond memorisation and into genuine, lasting understanding.

In his classroom, that framework comes to life - through meaningful learning, critical thinking, and real-world application.

In Part One of our series, Trent shares how he empowers students to think about their thinking, building skills that last far beyond the classroom.

This is what learning with purpose looks like.

Mic’d up with Milly during rehearsal 🎤

Thank you to Sabastian in Year 11 for capturing all the action!

Some fun confessions with the cast of Show Stoppers 💃🕺

Shoutout to Year 11 student Sabastian for capturing these!

We’re just 4 days away from opening night of Show Stoppers! 🎭

In the lead-up, we’ll be sharing some fun moments from rehearsals - starting with our cast picking their favourite numbers and why they love coming back each week ✨

🎥 Special mention to Year 11 student Sabastian for filming and putting together these videos ahead of the showcase!

This National Reconciliation Week, our College community is coming together to learn, reflect and take action.

Mrs Samantha Middleton (RAP Committee Chairperson & Digital Literacy Coordinator, Prep–Year 6) highlights the First Nation Guided Walk QR Tour, where students share stories and insights to help us learn about the Kombumerri people, and our collaborative art installation where everyone can pledge to be all in and share what they want to learn.

We are all in 💚