Melbourne Schools Podcast

Crystal Wong
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I'm Crystal, a regular Melbourne mum trying to choose a secondary school in Melbourne for my daughter. I’m a firm believer that there is more to choosing the best school for your child than rankings and numbers on a table. In this podcast, I speak with parents, students, education experts and even principals to get a better understanding of schools and the education system in Melbourne.

  1. 04/29/2025

    Avila's nurturing culture and welcoming school environment

    Liv has two daughters who both go to Avila. We chat about how they chose the school and why it's been a perfect fit for her older daughter. We chat about the culture of the school and if what I learned on the tour is reflected in her daughters' experience there so far.

    45 min

  2. 03/26/2025

    The inclusive sports culture and community at Mentone Grammar

    Lisa is the mum of two sons who go / went to Mentone Grammar. In this conversation we talk about finding a suitable school environment where her kids could thrive. We also chat about the inclusive sports culture, community and academic culture at Mentone Grammar.

    50 min

  3. 02/25/2025

    Daniel Cash speaks about Melbourne Grammar's inclusive all boys culture

    Daniel is already an an accomplished writer and law student after graduating Melbourne Grammar's as school captain in 2023. In this podcast we chat about his experience growing up at Melbourne Grammar. We cover the inclusive and nuturing culture at Melbourne Grammar, growing up in a wealthy school and how his school experience has set him up for university and life beyond.

    47 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    Comparing Singapore and Australia's education systems and how to teach critical thinking

    Dr Timothy Tan is the founder of Square Academy - a boutique and unique tuition business in Hawthorn. Tim's philosophy is that learning should be fun and real education should be enjoyable, inspiring and purposeful. In this conversation we talk about - The Singapore education system compared with the Australian education system - The importance of critical thinking and creativity in education - How he teaches critical thinking and creativity in his classes and more! Dr Tim's website: https://square-academy.com/

    59 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    The high achieving culture and breadth of opportunity at Haileybury College

    Archie is the ex sports captain and 2023 graduate of Haileybury College. In this conversation he shares why he loved his 13 years at Haileybury. He gives insights into the high achieving student culture there and how he feels it has set him up for the future.

    42 min

  6. 11/01/2024

    What to look for when choosing a primary school with Kasey Easdown

    Kasey is the principal of a small Catholic primary school as well as a parent of a primary school student. In this episode she gives parents some tips on what to look for when choosing a primary school for their child.

    1h 13m

  7. 10/17/2024

    The community and culture of respect at Mazenod

    Dexter is a dad to two girls and boy, all of whom are in Catholic schools. In today's conversation we chat about his son's school Mazenod College. Dexter shares why he chose Mazenod ( and some of the other schools he considered ), what's important to him in a school and Mazenod's community and culture of respect.

    41 min

  8. 10/09/2024

    Private school culture at a public girls school at Canterbury Girls Secondary College

    Kate is a mum of three girls who currently go to Canterbury Girls Secondary College. In this conversation she shares her thoughts about why she chose girls education, why she loves Canterbury Girls and how her girls with different personalities have fitted into the culture at the school. Find out more about Melbourne Schools⁠ ⁠Join the Melbourne Schools Discussion Group

    34 min
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I'm Crystal, a regular Melbourne mum trying to choose a secondary school in Melbourne for my daughter. I’m a firm believer that there is more to choosing the best school for your child than rankings and numbers on a table. In this podcast, I speak with parents, students, education experts and even principals to get a better understanding of schools and the education system in Melbourne.

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  • Creator
    Crystal Wong
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Crystal Wong
  • Show Website
    Melbourne Schools Podcast