Blue Haven is a low-SES primary school on the NSW Central Coast, with more than half of the student body ...
Culture key to low-SES school's success, principal says
In Paul McDermott’s three years as principal of Blue Haven Public School, he has overseen a dramatic cultural overhaul and a huge improvement in student outcomes.
Despite facing significant disadvantage, Blue Haven Public School’s NAPLAN results are now at or around the national average.
Despite facing significant disadvantage, Blue Haven Public School’s NAPLAN results are now at or around the national average.
This story appeared in the February 2020 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.
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