Student Voices

What school belonging looks like

Lexi interviews Perri Gillett, a 16 year old student, and John Christie, the Dean of Teaching and Learning from Villanova College to learn about how their schools have maintained a feeling of belonging in the classroom and across their schools.

Creating a safe school environment

What makes a school safe and how does it contribute to student wellbeing? Join Andrew as he talks to two experienced school leaders about how they support student safety and wellbeing in their school.

Building resilience in young people

Wren speaks to two inspiring young people about their journeys to building their resilience. Wil and Mia have faced some interesting challenges both academically and personally which has really shaped who they have become today. Hear their stories and recommendations to teachers on how to support a young person in building their resilience. 

Creating Inclusive Student Voice in Schools

Do you know the difference between convenient and inconvenient student voice? Join Lexi as she talks to Alawa Primary School and Clarkson Community High School about what it looks like and how they have transformed inconvenient student voice and behaviour into positive and meaningful outcomes with their students. 

Why Student Voice Matters - Meet the SVA Team

Student Voice is at the centre of our work here at Pivot. In this episode we dive into why Student Voice matters within a school.
PLUS, this year we have expanded our student voice team, and would like you to get to know the new student voice advocates. Join Wren as she interviews our new additions to the team, Andrew and Lexi, about their passion for Student Voice and their experiences with Student Voice at school.

Student Feelings on the Return to School in 2021

Wren speaks to several students about what they learned in 2020, how they are approaching the new normal at school and how their teachers can create the best learning environment for 2021. 

Student Voice in Action with Joseph Banks Secondary College

Wren speaks with the students and principal of Joseph Banks Secondary College about how they have created a culture of student voice within their school. 

Remote Learning from the Student's Perspective

This month’s episode of ‘Students Voices’ focuses on remote learning from the students’ perspective. What they liked, what they didn't like and their advice for teachers. Wren has spoken directly to almost 40 students from six years of age to eighteen about their experiences with remote learning. These are the voices we hear from throughout the episode.

Pivot and Student Voice

To kickstart the series, Wren introduces Pivot founder and Director, Cleo Westhorpe. Together they discuss how Pivot came to be, and why the student voice is essential to our company mission.