Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019

Science of Learning: Education with the Brain in Mind

Genazzano Institute and the Australian College of Educators were delighted to host this inaugural conference. The topic offered delegates the latest in research and educational innovation to inform optimal...

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019

2019 Winner - Innovative Schools Award

Genazzano FCJ College has been announced 2019 Winner of The Educator Innovative Schools Award in recognition of the ground-breaking school wide initiative to focus on understanding the brain for better learning and...

Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020

A Reflection: Kindness and Courage

On the noticeboard in the kitchen the following quotation is pinned up next to school timetables, netball fixtures, overdue reminders and postcards from the past. It is a yellowing fragment from the 19th century poet,...

Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019

Brain Science Trail Blazers

Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019

Tips for teens to keep social media use in check

Fiona Pan (Year 8, Genazzano FCJ College) shares her views on teen social media use and on issues including: addiction, bullying and inappropriate content. In Year 8, most people have and use...

Tuesday, 08 Oct 2019

Teachers are thought Leaders and Influencers

First published in 'The Australian' Sept 17, 2019 A long time ago, in a kinder world less crazed by digital interruption, becoming a teacher was seen as a career that helped shape community. Deep knowledge and passion...

Monday, 08 Jul 2019

Girls Invent and Deakin Research Awards

Students in Year 9 were excited and challenged to take on a significant project - an original group invention with mentoring and skill development with GIRLS INVENT, or, a personal research project. Deakin University...

Saturday, 13 Apr 2019

Traits of Introverted and Extroverted Learners

Emily Croagh, Year 11 Genazzano FCJ College, considers general attributes of extroverted and introverted learners and how schools can best support students for learning and life. In a culture that has come to value...

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019

Amazing Brain Junior Art Competition

Genazzano Institute of Learning and Brain Sciences is promoting: The Amazing Brains creative art competition This competition is an initiative of the Australian Research Council Centre for...