Inaburra Insight

In this episode, host Lyndal Tait speaks with Inaburra School Principal, Dr James Pietsch, as well as Director of Teaching and Learning, Karen Lymn and Director of Professional Learning, Chris Smith, about Learning Character. What is it? Why is it important? and how do we foster it in our students? 

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In this lecture, Greg begins with a discussion of philosophical theology as it relates to music, creation and human striving. He talks about the ‘seriousness’ of the Arts, how they close in on meaning and evoke a sense of life’s significance. 

“Art seems to get closer to the soul. Stories suggest life is more than random. Movies suggest life is more magical. Music suggests life is more significant.” 
To explore the interplay between music and meaning, Greg highlights the creative work of U2’s Bono, and the Australian artist, Nick Cave. 

Dr Greg Clarke has spent thirty years exploring the connections between Christianity and the arts. Holding a doctorate in Literature from the University of Sydney, Greg has led university centres, media companies and charities striving to communicate Christianity in public contexts. His book The Great Bible Swindle was awarded the ‘Australian Christian Book of the Year’ in 2013. 

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In this lecture, Mark gives a compelling case for the live performance as a ubiquitous form which highlights the importance of our human embodiment. He argues that art needs no justification, in the way that love needs no justification. Reflecting on a Christian theology of creation, Mark suggests that our impulse to ‘make something of the world’, or make culture, is an impulse born out of being divine image bearers. Creativity, not as a credential, but as a gift, underpins a democratic view that all art is worth making, not just that which is extraordinary, but also ordinary talent and small audiences, since the goal is actually that of community. 

Mark is currently a lecturer at SMBC. Prior to this he spent over a decade lecturing in theology and integrative studies at Excelsia College followed by a two-year stint serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity. His doctoral studies focused on the theme of new creation within the book of Revelation, and his thesis, Annihilation or Renewal? The Meaning and Function of New Creation in the Book of Revelation, was published by Mohr Siebeck.

Mark is currently researching and writing on spiritual formation and the book of Revelation, representations of Jesus in contemporary culture, and the place of humility and hospitality in Christian thinking.

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In this lecture, Michael begins by looking at art as ‘true witness’ through George Gittoes’ collection of stories and drawings of the Kibeho massacre. He reflects on how the artist sought to write ‘as beautifully as possible’ in order to honour the humanity of those who suffered and explores how some ‘emotive regions could only be reached by drawing and painting’. After an historical exploration of the presence and absence of God in art over time, Michael speaks about the ‘hiddenness’ and revelation of God in the sufferings of Christ, suggesting that Jesus doesn’t just bear witness to us as an impotent bystander standing in solidarity, but as a fellow sufferer and victim, and that this offering of God’s presence is reflected throughout the ages in a constant aesthetic representation of beauty. 

Dr Michael Jensen is a pastor, author, public commentator, and theologian. He has served as the rector in the Anglican parish of St Mark’s Church, Darling Point since 2013; and was formerly a professor of theology at Moore College, Sydney. He completed a doctorate at Oxford University in 2008 and has published many books, including Martyrdom and Identity: The Self on Trial and My God, My God: Is it possible to believe anymore? He also regularly writes opinion pieces for news and media including ‘The Drum’ on the ABC. Alongside Megan Powell du Toit, he co-hosts the podcast With All Due Respect. 

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This podcast is another in a series of conversations designed to equip families around issues of health and wellbeing. In this episode we talk about the wide-spread problem of vaping amongst young people.

We chat about everything from what vaping is and looks like, how you can help your child and what Inaburra is doing to support our families.

For more information about the statistics we discuss in the podcast, please visit https://darta.net.au/vaping-parent-resources/

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With Term 3 starting on Tuesday, our students will be returning to at least 2 weeks of Online Learning due to the Sydney lockdown. 

David Collins is joined by Dr James Pietsch and Andrew Coote to discuss our key learning from last years lockdown and what Online Learning this year will look like for Inaburra students and parents. 

Tips for parents, expectations of students and a closer look at Year 12 are the key focus points of this episode of the Inaburra PodcastReplyForward

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In light of recent media focus, David Collins, Head of Senior School at Inaburra sits down with Dr James Pietsch, Principal, to discuss the role of schools in educating students in appropriate sexual behaviours and protecting students in instances of peer-to-peer sexual misconduct. This episode of the Inaburra Podcast is a precursor to the Parent Information event which will be held on Wednesday 28 April 2021.

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In the first Inaburra Podcast episode for 2021, Head of Senior School David Collins chats with Jocelyn Brewer, renown psychologist and researcher, about Gaming Addiction and Social Media reliance in teenagers. Jocelyns informed and refreshing view on this conflict point in many families makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and challenging conversation. 

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