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Sydney Morning Herald
10-06-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Reclaim the classroom': Catholic school discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne's Catholic schools in a bid to 'reclaim the classroom' from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will announce its new 'Vision for Engagement' that covers its 290 schools and 118,000 students on Wednesday at The Age Schools Summit in the CBD. The new MACS framework will be based on the principles of explicit instruction – which was adopted by all MACS schools for maths, reading and writing last year – and will aim to make respectful student behaviour a core focus. The approach will also feature a 'strong stance' against the harmful effects of social media. MACS executive director Ed Simons, who will outline the vision at the summit, says the objective is to create calm, respectful and inclusive classrooms that give children the best chance of a quality education. Loading Simons told The Age on Tuesday that explicit teaching in maths, English and reading had shown promising early academic results, and that the approach would be widened to cover most aspects of school life. 'Now, we are intentionally sharpening our focus on student engagement as a key pillar of how we support student growth – through explicit teaching of respectful behaviour, shared expectations and consistent reinforcement,' Simons said. Expectations of students include 'behaving respectfully towards others, attending school every day on time … and listening intently and paying attention'.
The Age
10-06-2025
- General
- The Age
‘Reclaim the classroom': Catholic school discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne's Catholic schools in a bid to 'reclaim the classroom' from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will announce its new 'Vision for Engagement' that covers its 290 schools and 118,000 students on Wednesday at The Age Schools Summit in the CBD. The new MACS framework will be based on the principles of explicit instruction – which was adopted by all MACS schools for maths, reading and writing last year – and will aim to make respectful student behaviour a core focus. The approach will also feature a 'strong stance' against the harmful effects of social media. MACS executive director Ed Simons, who will outline the vision at the summit, says the objective is to create calm, respectful and inclusive classrooms that give children the best chance of a quality education. Loading Simons told The Age on Tuesday that explicit teaching in maths, English and reading had shown promising early academic results, and that the approach would be widened to cover most aspects of school life. 'Now, we are intentionally sharpening our focus on student engagement as a key pillar of how we support student growth – through explicit teaching of respectful behaviour, shared expectations and consistent reinforcement,' Simons said. Expectations of students include 'behaving respectfully towards others, attending school every day on time … and listening intently and paying attention'.
Business Mayor
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Block Rockin' Beats by The Chemical Brothers
Explosive, relentless and utterly electrifying, the Chemical Brothers ' ' Block Rockin' Beats ' is a seismic event that redefined the landscape of electronic music . Released as the opening track of the Manchester duo Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands Dig Your Own Hole , this iconic anthem epitomises TCB's ability to fuse big beat aggression with hypnotic grooves. This ain't just 'club music'. From the moment the bassline drops, the track exerts a gravitational pull. The sampled, swaggering vocal – taken from Schoolly D's 'Gucci Again' – demands attention, setting the tone for what follows: pounding drum loops, distorted synths, and a visceral energy that is packed anarchy. The track's layering is masterful – each beat lands like a punch, each sound twisting and colliding to build a crescendo of pure adrenaline. What makes it beautiful, though, is its precision within the chaos. This is finely honed craftsmanship. TCB engineers movement, tension and euphoric release in equal measure, making 'Block Rockin' Beats' a DJ's secret weapon, and endorphin agent. Decades after its arrival, its pulse still beats like some dark, glowing core.
Economic Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Block Rockin' Beats by The Chemical Brothers
Explosive, relentless and utterly electrifying, the Chemical Brothers ' ' Block Rockin' Beats ' is a seismic event that redefined the landscape of electronic music . Released as the opening track of the Manchester duo Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands Dig Your Own Hole , this iconic anthem epitomises TCB's ability to fuse big beat aggression with hypnotic grooves. This ain't just 'club music'.From the moment the bassline drops, the track exerts a gravitational pull. The sampled, swaggering vocal - taken from Schoolly D's 'Gucci Again' - demands attention, setting the tone for what follows: pounding drum loops, distorted synths, and a visceral energy that is packed track's layering is masterful - each beat lands like a punch, each sound twisting and colliding to build a crescendo of pure adrenaline. What makes it beautiful, though, is its precision within the chaos. This is finely honed engineers movement, tension and euphoric release in equal measure, making 'Block Rockin' Beats' a DJ's secret weapon, and endorphin agent. Decades after its arrival, its pulse still beats like some dark, glowing core.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
South London £60k a year school Nigel Farage attended submits plan to refurb 19th century building
A South London private school that costs £60,000 per year is set to get a facelift. All-boys boarding school, Dulwich College, has submitted plans to Southwark Council to refurbish a number of rooms at its Grade-II* listed home in Dulwich. The 19th century school building's lower hall, main stairs, master's common room, library and bedroom, and chaplain's room would be revamped under the proposals. In the lower hall, lighting—including a non-original chandelier—would be replaced and the walls repainted a lighter colour in order to make the room less dim. The plans would also see a modern vinyl floor in the room removed and replaced, while damaged terracotta tiles would be repaired. According to documents submitted to the council, 'the lighting quality in the master's library is considered by current staff as insufficient to comfortably work in'. READ MORE: First picture of Croydon attacker who went on rampage stabbing 5 ex-colleagues at Sainsbury's depot READ MORE: London Underground killer punched charity volunteer dead after he 'brushed past' on Southwark escalator New lighting would be fitted in this room, while the library's worn parquet flooring would be removed and replaced. Better lighting would also be installed in the master's bedroom under the plans. Elsewhere, the area around the building's main stairs would be repainted including the ceiling, skirtings and window trim details. Meanwhile, the school's chaplain room would be converted into a new dish washing area and incorporated into an adjoining kitchen. Changes to the structure and layout of the master's common room would also be made as part of the plans. Dulwich College's central block, north and south block were built between 1866 and 1870 in an Italian Renaissance style. Dulwich College was established in 1616. Former pupils of the school are known as Old Alleynians. They include Reform leader Nigel Farage, Ed Simons, one half of electronic music duo the Chemical Brothers, and conceptual artist Jeremy Deller. Southwark Council will reach a decision on whether to approve the plans at a later date. Got a story? Email Don't miss out on the biggest local stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more.
