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Welcome to Season 11 of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast!

This season we are joined by special guest Serge Romano from Leverage Sales Coaching. Serge has been an educator, teacher and trainer of sales tactics from one-on-one to group settings in major corporations and brings with him a wealth of educational experience. Today is our introductory episode where we ask how Serge thinks teaching sales can make you a better educator. Enjoy the episode!

You can find Serge at http://www.leveragesalescoach.com.au

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Welcome to all our new & returning students!

Just popping in quickly to say a huge WELCOME BACK to school for 2021! ✨ We are thrilled to welcome the 2021 cohort and wish nothing but the best for this year of learning.

It's almost time for Season 11 of our Full Spectrum Education Podcast! We have an amazing educator on this upcoming season and are so excited for you all to learn from them.

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Full Spectrum in Focus - Episode 15

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Brisbane to Byron Ride For The Kids

Today we teamed up with the Queensland Children's Hospital Foundation for a bike ride to help encourage and support kids! Thank you to all of the companies and individuals who donated we manage to raise over $1,700!We would love to thank the Brisbane Riding Club, the principal of the Queensland Children’s Hospital - Perry Trattos, AJ Grant Group and Burgundy Bespoke Jewellers 

Full Spectrum in Focus - Episode 1 2021

Welcome back to Full Spectrum in Focus! Today we discuss how our holiday lessons have been plugging the gaps from 2020 and how our students are getting a headstart on 2021. We are also thrilled to announce that at least five of our students achieved a 99 ATAR! Remember our program officially resumes on 18th Jan, so we'll see you then ✨

Full Spectrum in Focus - 2020 roundup

Welcome to the final 2020 episode of Full Spectrum in Focus - something we started last year to update you week-to-week on what has us excited about learning and education 🌿 We discuss this episode our goals for 2021 and how excited we are to kick off this new year by helping as many students as we can! Get in touch if you are after an individualised, one-on-one learning program for your child ✨

Educator Testimonial - Jake Eve

Today's Educator Testimonial brings you one of our superstar educators, Jake Eve. Jake is a super valuable member of the FSE family and is loved by his students as he teaches everything from Prep to Year 12 and beyond 🚀 In this interview, Jake discusses not only the benefits of the one-on-one learning plan but also the importance of the partnership between parents, the FSE educator and the classroom teacher. All three are constantly in communication to ensure a connected and positive environment for any student to thrive ✨

Full Spectrum in Focus

Welcome to a festive episode of Full Spectrum in Focus ✨ We want to say a huge thank you to all our families and teachers that have made 2020 a year to remember (in a good way!) for us here at FSE. We are so excited for 2021 and making a huge difference in student's lives.

Windaroo Valley SHS Scholarship Parade 2020

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to expand on our partnership with Windaroo Valley State High School and award two of their GTEK students with full scholarships with us 🌿 Here is the Scholarship Parade where we announced the lucky winners! We feel so grateful to be in a position where we are able to give back to our community ✨

Full Spectrum in Focus

Welcome back to another episode of Full Spectrum in Focus! 🌿 This week, our Director of Education and Teacher & Client Liaison Manager discuss our 81 graduating Year 12 students of 2020 receiving their final grades and ATARS, how we are all excited to take a step back for Christmas and how we are getting a head start on our education program for next year ✨ We hope everyone is staying safe in the current circumstances!

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FSE in Focus - School holidays approaching

Welcome back to Full Spectrum Education in Focus! As we rapidly approach the school holidays (some schools are already out to enjoy their summer!), our Director of Education and Teacher & Client Liaison Manager discuss all things FSE ✨

FSE in Focus - Big Brother Program & More!

Welcome to this week's Full Spectrum in Focus with our Director of Education and Teacher & Client Liason Manager ✅ Today, we discuss all things Movember, Year 12 and our new Big Brother Program with a special guest! Press play to check out what we've been up to lately ▶

At FSE, we believe it is so important to support our local community and give back! We have proudly supported Tommy Gunn's 'Cuts for Nuts' in conjunction with Movember, raising much-needed funds for men's health. Head to our partnerships page to see who else we support!

Huge shout-out to the team at Tommy Gun's for looking after Ben and keeping his mo looking shmick. There's only a few days left of #Movember so if you haven't donated yet, click below to check out Ben's #Movember campaign.

Full Spectrum In Focus - learning at the end of the year

We're at the pointy end now! From charity events to new programs, FSE doesn't stop! Check out our Director of Education and Teacher & Client Liason Manager discuss all things Full Spectrum Education on this week's FSE in Focus ✅

Joe Ousby on teaching with Full Spectrum

Wonderful words from one of our maths teachers here at Full Spectrum Education, whose teaching is as excellent as his fashion 🎀 Thank you for explaining the FSE difference, Joe, and thank you for being such an upstanding member of our education team ✨

Full Spectrum in Focus - NAIDOC Week

Today on Full Spectrum in Focus we have a special guest to discuss the important Australian time of NAIDOC week 🌿 The 2020 NAIDOC theme is 'Always Was, Always Will Be', recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists ✨

Full Spectrum In Focus - Charity Events & Holiday Learning

At Full Spectrum Education we put a lot of value into supporting & participating in the communities that make our work possible.

This week we discuss some of the charity & community events we are participating in over the summer.

We also cover consolidation of student learning over the holiday break & how we can help students get a head start for next year.

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Full Spectrum in Focus -News & announcements!

Today's Full Spectrum in Focus sees our Director of Education, Ben Maher, and our Client Liaison Manager, Johnathan Baker, discuss; ✨ more info on our 'Entrepreneurship in Education' program ✨ our Year 12 students heading into their external exams ✨ an upcoming 'Big Brother' initiative we are working on We are loving these weekly updates to discuss all things education! Let us know what you would like to see Ben & John chat about next 🌿

Education in Entrepreneurship Program!

We are proud to announce our Education in Entrepreneurship Program ⚡ As we have grown over the years, we have noticed a gap in education as the different interests in students, including an entrepreneurial spirit, are left in the lurch 🌿 We are working with Zac Daunt, entrepreneur, business owner and marketer with over 10 years of experiences for our new program which taps into these creative ideas students have and targets our senior students with our unique "outside the box" style of learning 🌻 Contact us if you are interested in this exceptional program! Website: www.fsedu.com.au | info@fsedu.com.au

Teacher Testimonial - Evana Ghidinelli

Welcome to another FSE Teacher Testimonial! ✨ We love to get our teachers in to get their feedback on what they love the most about working with Full Spectrum Education ⚡ Evana Ghidinelli is one of our wonderful newer teachers who is thriving with us here at FSE 🌻 Evana says "It's about teaching, not tutoring" and we couldn't agree more! 

Full Spectrum in Focus: Education in Entrepreneurship Program

We are proud to announce our Education in Entrepreneurship Program ⚡ As we have grown over the years, we have noticed a gap in education as the different interests in students, including an entrepreneurial spirit, are left in the lurch 🌿 We are working with Zac Daunt, entrepreneur, business owner and marketer with over 10 years of experiences for our new program which taps into these creative ideas students have and targets our senior students with our unique "outside the box" style of learning 🌻 Contact us if you are interested in this exceptional program! Website: www.fsedu.com.au | info@fsedu.com.au

Getting a head start in your final year

As our fresh Year 12s tackle the transition from Year 11 to their final year, we have put together our top tips to help them conquer the hardest maths in the system Don't forget we have our Specialist Workbook that focuses on forward and backward mapping the curriculum, written for QCE students! Shop at fsedu.com.au/store/

Our top tips:

• Use the right sources (check out fsedu.com.au/store/)
  
• Take meaningful refrence notes
  
• Utilise practice papers & past exams
  
• Use positive language regarding the subject; e.g. “I am so excited for my lesson today!”
  
• Dont be afraid to ask for help
  
• Engage a professional educator to help you understand course content more efficiently
  

Full Spectrum Education Podcast: Intrepreneurs

Welcome back to another episode of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast 🎧 With this podcast, our aim is to highlight the fantastic work being done within our community, while also giving insight to different ways of life (just one of the ways we offer the whole spectrum of education) ⚡ This season has featured Mat Bishop & Kate Ward from AJ Grant Group and BuildPro eComm, some of Australia's construction and eCommerce giants 🌏 Today, Kate tells us exactly what an "intrepreneur" is! Let us know who you want to see on the podcast next!

Full Spectrum In Focus

The finish line is in sight! 🏎 Today's Full Spectrum in Focus has our Director of Education, Ben Maher, and our Client and Teacher Liaison Manager, John Baker, discuss all things Term 4 and the quickly upcoming external exams for Year 12 students ✅ To celebrate the commitment of our teaching team that has dedicated their entire year to help our students kick goals, we also announce a luxurious holiday we are giving away ⛱ Thank you everyone for your continued support and next week we will have a guest on this new series! If your child would benefit from individualised, one-on-one education with a qualified teacher, get in touch with Full Spectrum Education to organise a free consultation.

Teacher Testimonial - John Baker

This is why we at Full Spectrum Education do what we do - we are here to help our students as much as we are here to provide a rewarding, purposeful career for our educators ✨ Thank you to one of our superstar teachers Johnathan Baker (who also happens to be our Client Liaison Manager!) for taking the time to discuss the Full Spectrum Education difference and why teaching with us is such a wonderful experience.

Full Spectrum Education Podcast -How Tenacity & Risk Taking Shaped My Career

Kate Ward from BuildPro eComm and AJ Grant Group is back on Episode 7 of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast ⚡ Today, Kate discusses the importance of tenacity and risk-taking when it comes to career. If your child is interested in building a business and having a serious career, this is the episode for you! The FSE Podcast aims to help educate across the full spectrum of education, including business and commerce 💰

Full Spectrum in Focus

Welcome to Full Spectrum in Focus, a place for us to share with you what Full Spectrum Education has been up to ✨ Today, our Director of Education Ben Maher and Client Liaison Manager Johnathan Baker discuss how we are a bespoke school - an education company that is in your home, forward and backward mapping the curriculum 📝 We would love to publically thank our teachers for all their hard work over the holidays and are very excited for upcoming term 4 ⚡

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - How Covid Influenced The Business Model

Today marks the halfway point for this season of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast ⚡ In this episode, we are joined by Kate Ward from AJ Grant Group and BuildPro eComm to discuss how COVID-19 and the worldwide pandemic influenced the business model 🦠 We love to highlight the great work being done within our community with these podcast episodes, and they are also very educational! As Full Spectrum Education, we cover the full spectrum of education, including business, economics and construction - so, if any of these topics interest you, this season is the one for you! ✨

Windaroo Valley SHS Gtek Parade 2020

As part of our ongoing partnership with Windaroo Valley State High School, we were lucky enough to be there in early August for their 2020 GTEK Parade to announce we are giving away two full FSE scholarships to GTEK students 🎉 Windaroo Valley SHS has its GTEK (Gifted, Talented & Extension Kids) program that brings together those students ⚡ To reward this, our very own superstar teacher and Client Liaison manager John Baker announced the two scholarships on offer to two lucky students in Term 4 🥳 We love to celebrate all students and their individual successes and this is just one of the many ways we can give back to our fantastic community ✨

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - Mat Bishop

We all know the age-old saying "when life gives you lemons..." but have you heard, "when life gives you lemons, you pivot?" 🍋🤔 This is why we have enlisted the one and only Mat Bishop from AJ Grant Group and BuildPro eComm - to show us how those who are truly great at what they do can see beyond the obvious and common responses to create something amazing ⚡ Our Podcast is a platform for us here at FSE to highlight the great work being done within our community as well as educate across the full spectrum, including business, property, construction and commerce ✨ Pop on this pod and level up your Wednesday afternoon!

#StorytimeWithPeta - Peta Reads 'Ish' and 'The Dot' by Peter A Reynolds

Let's get artsy with today's #StorytimeWithPeta 🎨 Today Peta reads 'Ish' and 'The Dot' by Peter A Reynolds with her usual flair, this time dressing up as a creative genius! These storytimes are the perfect way to entertain little ones during these hot holidays or even wind down your night as a big little one ✨ There's absolutely no reason these storytimes can't be for adults, too! Full Spectrum Education does not own the rights to these books. These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only.

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - Mat Bishop

One of the best things about my job is getting to work with my mates, namely here one Mat Bishop 🤙 The Full Spectrum Education Podcast is all about highlighting the great work being done within our community, and this season with Mat Bishop from AJ Grant Group & BuildPro eComm is that in spades ♠ For anyone out there who wants to listen to one of the best in management, business, economics and construction, pop on this pod and learn a thing or two about eCommerce in 2020.

The final stretch.

This quote sums up exactly how we feel about our amazing team at Full Spectrum Education, and during these Queensland and Victoria school holidays, we would love to publicly thank our incredible teaching team 

School holidays are the time we as teachers can really get creative about consolidation and getting ahead for the upcoming term and are a great way for both the students and teachers to recharge for this final 2020 hurdle 

We still have some spots available for Term 4 and these holidays, so get in touch if you are interested in an individualised, one-on-one education system for your child

School Holiday Activities!

It’s finally that time – the school holidays are here! Let’s beat holiday boredom together with these five activities that will keep your students from P-12 occupied while continuing their learning journey 

Don’t forget – school holidays are the optimal time to consolidate what any student has learnt so far this year, prepare for the end of year exams and also get a head start on the term ahead.

Click here to read more!

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - Mat Bishop

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 9 of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast ⚡ We are very lucky to have business legend Mat Bishop from AJ Grant Group and BuildPro Ecomm discuss how if you're not different, you're not relevant 🧠 We love to highlight our community with our platforms and this podcast is no different. At Full Spectrum Education, we educate just as the name suggests - across education, health and more. With this season of the podcast, we are getting our business and economics on and this means it's the perfect listening for all of our economics and business-minded students.

Just Released!

Get ready for Mathematics Methods with this brand-new eBook, Staying In Touch Mathematics Methods. As the name suggests, this eBook of questions based on the QCAA curriculum will help keep you in touch with what is needed to succeed in this senior mathematics course. As you work through Units 1 & 2 of Mathematics Methods content from algebra to trigonometry, the accompanying Solutions eBook will provide step-by-step solutions to help you understand how to elevate your problem solving. This eBook is available for download in PDF format and is based on the current 2020 QCAA Mathematics Methods curriculum.

Click here to visit the listing on the Full Spectrum Store!

Teacher Of the Month- Zoe Taylor

It's Teacher of the Month time! 

We would love to congratulate Zoe Taylor for taking home the title this past month. Zoe teaches P-12 with a special focus on English and Humanities.

Her vibrant personality in sessions reflects simply how much she loves helping her students reach their learning goals and we are so grateful to have her as part of the FSE team.

Thank you for all that you do for us Zoe!

2,000 Students!

Let's kick this week off with some awesome news - Full Spectrum Education has officially had over 2,000 students through the door! This is an incredible milestone for us and helping this number of students is why we started FSE in the first place. Our ethos of We don't tell them what to do. We teach them how to do it" means that these 2,000 children and young adults are carrying not just exam knowledge with them, but life skills as well We have helped students all across QLD from the Sunshine to the Gold Coast, and more recently in Victoria and NSW  

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - Mat Bishop

This week's episode of the Full Spectrum Education podcast is for all our entrepreneurial/economics/business students out there - why did one of the biggest names in QLD construction decide to change the game and how did he do it? 🤔 This season of the podcast is hosted by Mat Bishop from AJ Grant Group and BuildPro eComm. Mat is giving out his stories and advice in bucketloads so make sure you're tuning in every week to get the inside info ⚡

Story Time with Peta

It's time for this week's #StorytimeWithPeta 📖 Today, Peta reads us ‘The Very Super Bear’ and ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ by Nick Bland, transporting us back to our younger days filled with teddies 🧸 Remember - these storytimes aren't just for the little ones! Reading picture books is one of the best ways to relax and re-engage with your inner child. So, pop this on for the whole family and get your entertainment from somewhere other than Netflix ✨ Full Spectrum Education does not own the material read in this video. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

Full Spectrum Education Podcast - Mat Bishop

Welcome to the first episode of season 9 of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast ⚡ This season is hosted by Mat Bishop of AJ Grant Group & BuildPro Ecomm. Mat is going to share his experiences of working in business and eCommerce in a rapidly changing world 💰 Full Spectrum Education is about education in any and every sense. We encourage everyone to listen weekly to see what they can learn! This season is perfect for anyone who has an eye for business and commerce and is interested in being motivated by one of the best 🌿 Website: www.fsedu.com.au | info@fsedu.com.au Facebook: @fullspectrumeducation Instagram: @fullspectrumeducation

#StorytimeWithPeta - ‘The Kiss that Missed’ & ‘Cinder the Bubble Blowing Dragon’

Today, Peta reads ‘The Kiss that Missed’ by David Melling & ‘Cinder the Bubble Blowing Dragon’ by Jessica Anderson 🌿 Pop this on to soothe your little one (or yourself!). Reading pictures books helps stimulate imagination, creativity and calm in people of any age 🐉

Full Spectrum Education does not own any of this reading material. These storytimes are for entertainment purposes only.

Full Spectrum Education Podcast with Lachie Stuart

Today brings the final episode of Season 8 of the Full Spectrum Education podcast ⚡ We have absolutely loved having Lachie Stuart from The Man That Can Project come on and share ten of his top tips when it comes to being the best version of yourself possible 🌿 In this final episode, we learn why you must learn to say no in life. Lachie discusses how saying no: - helps with overwhelm - lets you prioritise that which matters to you - creates more freedom physically, mentally & emotionally Check out the amazing work Lachie does with The Man That Can Project here - https://themanthatcanproject.com/

Story Time with Peta

Arrrrgh me mateys... it's pirate time on #StorytimeWithPeta this week! ‍☠️

Remember that these storytimes aren't just for the little ones! Pop it on in the background and lose yourself in the magical world of a children's book. Feel the calm wash over you 

Today, Peta reads 'I Wish I Had A Pirate Suit' by Pamela Allen & 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers.

Full Spectrum Education does not own the books in this video. This reading is intended for entertainment purposes only.

Full Spectrum Education Podcast with Lachie Stuart

This is the penultimate episode of this season of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast with Lachie Stuart from The Man That Can Project ⚡

This episode tackles the importance and need to reach out regularly to your mates. Lachie discusses how and why:
- Mateship takes consistent work
- We all thrive off connection
- How one move can create a ripple effect

We have absolutely loved having Lachie join us and give out some wisdom this season and you're not going to want to miss episode 10 next week!

How To Encourage Reading In Primary Students

As the MS Readathon is in full swing this month, we thought it would be beneficial to put together our top tips on how to encourage reading in reluctant readers.

In this age of technology, getting your child immersed in a book may be tough, but it isn't impossible.

Read more here

July Teacher of the Month- Tony Banks!

It gives us great pleasure to present our Teacher of the Month for July - Tony Banks! ⚡

Tony is one of our amazing Senior Mathematics and Senior Sciences teachers who does everything he can as an educator to ensure these sometimes-tricky subjects are understood from the fundamentals up.

Thank you for being such a stellar part of the FSE team, Tony! Your dedication to teaching and the way you go above and beyond for all your students is incredibly motivating,

Full Spectrum Podcast with Lachie Stuart

Welcome to episode eight of the Full Spectrum Education Podcast with Lachlan Stuart from The Man That Can Project ⚡ On today's episode, Lachie discusses how failure can provide specific feedback for you ✨ Failure is a concept that we often shy away from, but in all aspects of life and learning, failure is not just something that is common, but extremely necessary for growth and development 🌿 The key points covered in today's episode are: -how failure highlights what the next area of improvement for you is -how failure happens to test how badly you want a result.

Earlier episodes are available on our Youtube Channel.

How To Create The Perfect Study Environment

This term is a tough one. With COVID delaying some mid-year exams to Term 3 and Year 12 Externals rapidly approaching, it is the time to be considering the best way to make study successful 

Today, we're sharing some of our favourite tips to make sure your space is not just there for you to work, but is working for you too!

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Full Spectrum Podcast with Lachie Stuart

Welcome back to the Full Spectrum Education Podcast! ⚡ Today, Lachie Stuart from The Man That Can Project discusses the importance of creating an environment that supports your goals, and gives us some amazing tips on how to do this 👊 In this episode, we learn: - How empowerment, support & accountability help us thrive - What to look for when creating your ideal environment Thank you again to the amazing Lachie Stuart for coming on board for this season and helping us to empower ourselves. Education is not just memorising textbooks - lifelong learning means self-improvement too.