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\nA fortnightly practical helper for parents by Dan & Laura\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
\nNo long reads, just one practical shift you can try immediately, from two former educators who've been on both sides of the desk. Free, and easy to unsubscribe.\n<\/div>
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\nWhen every question becomes a checkpoint\n<\/h2>
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Term 3 is grinding on, the pressure is rising, and you have noticed the exchanges getting shorter.<\/p>\n

You ask how school was, that practice exam went or whether the assignment is done, and you get a word back.. if that.<\/p>\n

So, you ask again, a little more pointedly, and the shoulders go up, and what was meant to be a chat has become a standoff.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom School Refuser to Award-Winning Author: Brendan James Murray on Why the Score Isn’t the Point\n<\/h2>
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What if a score that’s higher than you hoped for could actually work against you? This episode is for any parent, or any young person, who has ever felt boxed in by a number, or quietly written off at school, and it’s a reminder that being good at school and being set up for a […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nOne Small Shift\n<\/h2>
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If you have a teenager, you already feel the pressure of the single number they are funnelled towards.<\/p>\n

Here is something worth knowing: the people who design the education system have spent nearly a decade quietly agreeing that the number was never the whole story.<\/p>\n

As these agreements have occurred, two changes have emerged that are important to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom Chartered Accountant to Doula: Felicity Pountney on Why Your Score Isn't Your Destiny\n<\/h2>
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What happens when your child gets a near-perfect score and still feels stuck? This episode is for any parent, or any young person, who is high-achieving but uncertain, and it is a reminder that a great score is a starting point, not a life sentence. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom Carpenter to General Manager: Lyle House on Building Your Own Path\n<\/h2>
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What if the pressure your teenager feels to have their whole life mapped out by Year 12 is the very thing holding them back? in this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Lyle House, General Manager of Enchanted Adventure, former carpenter and builder, lifelong cricketer and captain, and dad of two, […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What the report actually is and isn’t. Right about now, in letterboxes and school portals around the country, an envelope is landing. Inside it: a NAPLAN Individual Student Report, printed with bars and bands and a number that says where your child sits next to everyone else their age. If you are a parent of […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What if the most important thing your child needs isn’t a higher score, but someone who truly sees them? Adam Hipwell knows what it feels like to believe school just isn’t for you. After leaving Year 12 disappointed with a score that didn’t reflect what he was capable of, Adam made the courageous decision to […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nThe kitchen table isn't a boardroom: rethinking Term 3 subject selection\n<\/h2>
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Subject selection season is here. Here’s why it matters less than it feels like it does. Term 3 has just begun, and in households right across the country, a particular kind of tension has arrived with it. Subject selection season is here. Year 10 students are being asked to choose what they\u2019ll study in Year […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom Boost Juice to Her Own PR Agency: Odette Barry on Self Doubt & Using Your Gifts\n<\/h2>
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What if the thing your child keeps getting in trouble for at school is the exact gift that will carry them through life? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Odette Barry, PR and media relations founder, community builder, and a self-described former professional nightmare. Odette grew up in an […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Now’s the time for leaning in, not away. When Term 3 begins in the next 1-2 weeks (depending where you live), a quiet and consequential thing will start happening in Year 10 and 11 homes across the country. Courses handbooks and information will come out, an online selection portal will open, and your fifteen or […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom a Low Score to a Thriving Career: Manny Kechayas on his Path to Pevan & Sarah\n<\/h2>
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What if not knowing your path is not a problem to fix, but the very thing that builds a creative and resilient life? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Manny Kechayas, musician, former teacher, self-taught video producer, and co-creator of the highly successful Australian children’s entertainment group act Pevan […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Some conversations are better in the room. We\u2019ve spent more than a year having these conversations through headphones on our podcast (plus nearly 30 years combined in schools). There\u2019s something powerful about all those conversations. But there\u2019s something different, and we think better, about being in a room with other parents who are wrestling with […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nI Did Everything Right and Still Got Rejected: Sarah Kechayas on the Long Way Round to Pevan & Sarah\n<\/h2>
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What happens when your child does everything right and still hits a wall? For any parent of a driven, high-achieving young person, Sarah Kechayas’ (co-founder of Pevan & Sarah) story is both honest and reassuring. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Sarah is a musician, performer and co-founder, with her partner Manny Kechayas, […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom School Struggles to CEO: Steve Younane on Strengths, Confidence and Leadership\n<\/h2>
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What if success has less to do with having a perfect plan and more to do with understanding your strengths? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Steve Younane: a business leader, CEO, musician, father, and someone whose pathway from school to leadership was far from predictable. Growing up as […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nBacking Yourself Beats Following the Right Path: Athan Didaskalou, July Founder, on Success After School (Re-Release)\n<\/h2>
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If your teenager is unsure what comes next, this episode is reassurance that confidence usually comes after action, not before. It is for parents supporting a young person through big decisions. What if the right path only becomes clear once you stop chasing it? Athan Didaskalou, founder of the Australian luggage brand July, talks honestly […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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From a Conversation with Athan Didaskalou, co-founder of July Run your own game There is a moment Athan Didaskalou had almost forgotten until we asked him about it. He was seventeen, a media assignment was due, and his laptop had just failed. A teacher looked at him and said the plainest possible thing, \u201cI have […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The question feels harmless. It has followed teenagers for generations. It isn\u2019t harmless. I was sixteen, sitting in a careers session at school, when the question landed for the first time in an official capacity. The counsellor had a form. There was a box. The box needed filling in. What do you want to be? […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen School Says Your Child Talks Too Much: Sarah Pound on Turning a Label Into a Career\n<\/h2>
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What if the qualities that make you different at school are actually the qualities that help you thrive later in life? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Sarah Poun (known to many as Wholesome by Sarah), a nutritionist, author, entrepreneur, educator, mum of three…and someone whose journey is a […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nYou Don't Have to Get It Right the First Time: Stephanie Pahl on Sport, Change and Finding Your Path\n<\/h2>
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If your child does not love the classroom or does not have a clear plan, they are far more normal than they feel. This episode is for parents of a young person who shines outside school. What if success is less about getting it right the first time and more about staying open to opportunity? […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen Success Stops Feeling Like Success: Melissa Lozanovski, Founding Principal, on Ambition and Wellbeing\n<\/h2>
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If your child quietly compares themselves to high-achieving siblings or peers, this honest conversation will help. Note: It briefly discusses suicide, so please choose what feels right for you. What happens when the thing you worked so hard to achieve makes you question what success even means? Melissa Lozanovski is an educator, leader, former founding […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nYou Don't Need a Perfect Plan After School: Ben Amos, Teacher Turned Entrepreneur\n<\/h2>
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If you are watching your teenager leave school without a clear direction, this episode is a reassurance that they are not behind. It is for any parent worried about the missing plan. What if success was never about the perfect plan, but learning to adapt when the plan changes? Ben Amos is a teacher turned […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen School Labels Your Child "Lazy": Myfanwy Fitzpatrick on Undiagnosed Dyslexia and Dyspraxia\n<\/h2>
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If your child has ever been labelled at school, this episode is for you. Being called lazy was never the real story. It is a reassurance for any parent advocating for a child who learns differently. Called lazy, placed on the lowest table, and told she would not succeed. The truth was very different. Myfanwy […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhat If You Leave School With No Plan? Jasper Nettlefold on Building Success Over Time\n<\/h2>
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If your teenager left school without a clear sense of what success looks like, they are more normal than they feel. This is for parents who want to support without forcing a path. What does it look like to navigate school, life, and identity when the path is not clear? If your teenager left school […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nIf School Didn't Fit You, That Doesn't Mean You Were the Problem\n<\/h2>
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A piece for people still carrying old school labels (and why those stories can be rewritten). There is a particular kind of weight that some people carry out of high school. Not a physical weight. More like a quiet verdict. A label they didn\u2019t choose but somehow absorbed. Not academic. Not a natural learner. Better […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen School Doesn't Fit Your Child: Lael Stone on Courage, Connection and a Different Education (Re-Release)\n<\/h2>
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If you have ever worried that your child does not fit the traditional mould, this is a hopeful, practical listen for parents and educators alike. What happens when school does not quite fit, but life beyond it opens something bigger? Lael Stone is a speaker, educator, author, and school founder who reflects on leaving school […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Read This Today I hope this message reaches you as the supportive hand, warm hug, or calm presence you might need right now as a parent or student in Year 12. Although I\u2019m currently a parent of primary-aged children and haven\u2019t experienced this year from that side of the table, I have lived it many […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nSam Gawenda: Doing Hard Things Matters More Than School Results\n<\/h2>
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Hey, help shape the Podcast! To keep improving the podcast, we\u2019d love to know a little more about you. We\u2019ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you\u2019ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize from July, the incredible luggage company (drawn on April 30). \ud83d\udc49 […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nBlaise Witnish: From School Scores to CEO\u2014What Really Matters\n<\/h2>
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Blaise got an ATAR she was proud of…but that\u2019s NOT what made her successful. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Blaise Witnish, CEO, community builder, and leader of a global team, to explore what really shapes a meaningful life beyond school. Blaise\u2019s story challenges the idea that success is […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nHayden Bevis: You Don\u2019t Need a Perfect Plan to Build a Great Career\n<\/h2>
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Hey, help Shape the Podcast! To keep improving the podcast, we\u2019d love to know a little more about you. We\u2019ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you\u2019ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize (drawn on April 30). \ud83d\udc49 Complete the survey: https:\/\/forms.gle\/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 Bring on […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nEllie Pascazio: You Don\u2019t Have to Be Academic to Succeed\n<\/h2>
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Help Shape the Podcast: To keep improving the podcast, we\u2019d love to know a little more about you. We\u2019ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you\u2019ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize (drawn on April 30). \ud83d\udc49 Complete the survey: https:\/\/forms.gle\/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 Okay, Here Are […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nVal Gnanakone: Success, Pressure and Becoming Yourself\n<\/h2>
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Help Shape the Podcast: To keep improving the podcast, we\u2019d love to know a little more about you. We\u2019ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you\u2019ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize (drawn on April 30). \ud83d\udc49 Complete the survey: https:\/\/forms.gle\/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 Show Notes: What […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nClaire Tonti: From Not Feeling"Smart Enough" to Being a Successful Artist & Podcast CEO\n<\/h2>
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Have you ever achieved something others celebrate\u2026 but still felt like you fell short? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Claire Tonti – a former teacher, now musician, filmmaker, podcaster, CEO and deeply generous community builder \u2014 for an honest and heartfelt conversation about identity, pressure and redefining success. […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nJames Cameron: Why Changing Direction Could Be The Best Decision You Make\n<\/h2>
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This is a TITANIC episode. (See what we did there?). Have you ever started down a path because it seemed like the \u201cright\u201d choice\u2026 only to realise it didn\u2019t quite fit? Maybe you chose certain subjects because they sounded impressive, began a university degree because it felt safe, or you\u2019re quietly wondering whether your child\u2019s […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nCade Witnish: From \u201cNot Likely to Get In\u201d to Co-Founding PlayHQ\n<\/h2>
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What happens when you’re told university probably isn\u2019t realistic for you? Maybe it comes from a teacher, a report card, careers counsellor, or from someone who thinks they\u2019re being helpful. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Cade Witnish \u2014 co-founder of digital marketing agency Loud & Clear and sports […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nSophie Perez: Following Your Thread, Creativity & Backing Yourself\n<\/h2>
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What if the thing you\u2019ve always loved, that quiet, consistent thread running through your life is actually pointing you somewhere meaningful? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Sophie Perez \u2014 fine artist, Royal College of Art graduate, former elite cyclist, studio founder, and mother of three, to explore what […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nHope Is a Strategy. It Isn't Wishful Thinking.\n<\/h2>
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Hope is often spoken about softly. As optimism. Positivity. Something you hold onto when you don\u2019t have much else. At work, home, school or in parenting (especially when things feel uncertain) hope can sound like a quiet mantra we repeat to steady ourselves. You might hear a sigh followed by a whisper of \u201cI just […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nTash Chapman: The Real Skills That Matter More Than School Results\n<\/h2>
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What if the most valuable skills young people need for life aren\u2019t the ones measured by exams but the ones developed through experience, self-awareness, and learning to work with others? In this episode of More Than a Score, we\u2019re joined by Tash Chapman, whose journey from school into people-focused work in HR and leadership (and […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why success for our kids can’t be reduced to a number There\u2019s a moment many parents have but rarely talk about. It might be standing in the car park after school pick-up, watching kids spill out with backpacks slung low and energy already drained. It might be scrolling through results, rankings, or reports late at […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nDean Brady: When School Makes Space for Passion & Interests\n<\/h2>
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What happens when school works with a young person\u2019s passion and interests instead of against it? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Dean Brady, former Rip Curl professional surfer and founder of the Noosa Surfing Academy, to explore what\u2019s possible when flexibility, trust, and belief are built into education. […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nEmily Rovere: Forging a Path When Your Score Doesn\u2019t Match Who You Are\n<\/h2>
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What happens when the result staring back at you doesn\u2019t reflect who you know you are? In this episode of More Than a Score, we speak with Emily Rovere, an osteopath, business owner, mentor, and lifelong learner, about opening her results, feeling deeply confused and deflated…and slowly realising that the number in front of her […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What happens when the person usually asking the questions becomes the one being interviewed? In this special episode of More Than a Score, award-winning school leader, internationally accredited leadership coach, and co-host Dan Steele steps into the guest seat to reflect on his own school experience, the moments that shaped his pathway, and the beliefs […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nSPECIAL EP: Laura Pitt – What School Taught Me & What It Didn\u2019t\n<\/h2>
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You\u2019ve heard the conversations. Now it\u2019s time to meet the people behind them. In this special episode of More Than a Score, we flip the script and turn the mic toward Laura Pitt \u2014 co-host of the podcast \u2014 to explore her own journey through school, uncertainty, decision-making, and the moments that shaped how she […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What if the path you\u2019re meant to take only becomes clear once you stop chasing the \u201cright\u201d one? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Athan Didaskalou, founder of July, one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable lifestyle brands, to explore how curiosity, courage, and lived experience can matter more than perfect […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What do you do when the score you worked so hard for doesn\u2019t turn out the way you hoped…and you feel completely devastated? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Stacey Lapira\u2014former teacher, prison officer, and now fitness coach and gym owner\u2014to explore what happens after […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What if you (or someone you know) knows what they want to do but still feels unsure, overwhelmed, or afraid to make the wrong choice? And what if the very thing that helps them thrive isn\u2019t perfect grades, but internal motivation, curiosity, and the confidence to grab opportunities as they come? In this episode, we […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nTyson Day: Rethinking Success When Your ATAR Isn't What You Expected\n<\/h2>
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What happens when your ATAR comes in lower than you hoped \u2014 and your friends all seem miles ahead? In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, careers coach and Arrive & Thrive co-founder Tyson Day joins us to unpack the truth behind \u201cnon-linear\u201d pathways and why your teenager\u2019s score does not define their future. Tyson […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nGwen Gothard: Say Yes, Spot Opportunities, and Create Your Own Path\n<\/h2>
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What if school isn\u2019t the peak of your story but just the starting point? In this episode of More Than a Score, Gwen Gothard shares her remarkable journey from leaving school at 16 with dyslexia to building an inspiring life across fitness, high-performance nutrition, elite sport, product development, and now entrepreneurship. Gwen\u2019s story is a […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nJosh Kinder: Learning to Hold Things Loosely Through Change and Uncertainty\n<\/h2>
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What if success wasn\u2019t about choosing one path but learning to grow through change and uncertainty? In this episode of More Than a Score, Josh Kinder joins us to share how change, uncertainty, curiosity and courage have shaped his life – from moving schools and chasing surf breaks, to building a career that\u2019s evolved from […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nKristy Kendall: Curiosity, Confidence, and Real Success\n<\/h2>
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What if the key to thriving in school \u2014 and in life \u2014 wasn\u2019t about getting everything right, but about what you do next? In this episode of More Than a Score, Kristy Kendall, Principal of Toorak College and education innovator, reflects on her journey from a curious student at Mount Eliza High to a […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What happens when you leave a school you loved, only to realise the real learning starts after it\u2019s over? In this episode of More Than a Score, James Pattison \u2014 writer, broadcaster, creative, and founder of Miniature \u2014 shares his story of curiosity, confidence, and rediscovery. From the classroom to Radio National and beyond, James […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nEllen Steele: How Small Acts & Advocacy Can Change Young People's Paths\n<\/h2>
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What if success in education wasn\u2019t about grades or titles, but about joy, curiosity, and people who help us thrive? In this episode of More Than a Score, Ellen Steele, a teacher and senior leader, shares her story of possibility, speaking up and advocacy, and finding purpose in learning. Ellen\u2019s journey shows the power of […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nTom Pountney: Why the Best Lessons Aren\u2019t on a Report Card\n<\/h2>
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What makes a great school experience? The marks you earn or the memories you make? For Tom Pountney, it was the laughter, sport, and sense of community that made learning come alive. He loved school, the curiosity, the opportunities, and the teachers who treated students like adults ready to take on the world. Leaving that […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nLael Stone: How Courage and Curiosity Can Set You (and Your Kids) Up for Success\n<\/h2>
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What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start backing yourself instead? In this episode of More Than a Score, Lael Stone shares how leaving behind a school system that didn\u2019t quite fit opened the door to a life of possibility. At just 17, she travelled overseas alone, launched her first business at 20, […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nShayegan Abdollahbeigi: From School Challenges to Engineering & Entrepreneurship\n<\/h2>
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Shayegan Abdollahbeigi: From School Challenges to Engineering & Entrepreneurship What do you do when life throws a curveball right before your final exams? For Shayegan Abdollahbeigi, it was a severe illness in Year 12 that almost kept him from sitting his exams. With the encouragement of a teacher, he pushed through and discovered a principle […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen Your Childhood Dream Ends: TJ Weistra, Badminton Australia CEO, on Starting Again\n<\/h2>
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If your child’s big dream does not work out, this helps. The end of one path can be the start of an unexpected, meaningful one. What happens when your childhood dream of being a professional athlete ends and you have to start again? For TJ Weistra, badminton was everything, first as a player at the […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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If your child’s big dream does not work out, this helps. The end of one path can be the start of an unexpected, meaningful one. What happens when your childhood dream of being a professional athlete ends and you have to start again? For TJ Weistra, badminton was everything, first as a player at the […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nTJ Weistra: From Pro Athlete to CEO \u2013 Redefining Success Beyond Results\n<\/h2>
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What happens when your childhood dream of being a professional athlete ends\u2014and you have to start again? For TJ Weistra, badminton was everything: first as a player at the highest level, then as a coach in Peru and New Zealand. Today, he\u2019s the CEO of Badminton Australia, proving that success can take many forms. From […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nWhen You Miss Out On Your First Option: Jess Orr on Pivoting and Staying Open to Adventure\n<\/h2>
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If your child missed their first university preference, this is reassurance. A pivot can lead to experiences they would never have planned. What if your best school memories were not about results, but connection, laughter and a community that felt like home? For Jess Orr, it was house singing days and a close-knit year level […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nJess Orr: Finding Balance Beyond Results & Being Open to Adventures\n<\/h2>
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What if your best school memories weren\u2019t about results, but about connection, laughter, and a community that felt like home? For Jess Orr, house singing days and a close-knit year level defined her final years of school more than any exam. After school, Jess pursued an Arts Law degree, but had to pivot and move […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nTold Your Child Is Going Unscored? Thomas Pitt on Why It Isn’t the End\n<\/h2>
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If you or your child has been told they are going non-scored, this is for you. For Thomas, it was the start of resilience, not a full stop. Imagine being told at school that you have to go non-scored. For many that feels like a full stop and time to shut down. For Thomas Pitt, […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nThomas Pitt: Resilience & How Going Unscored Isn't The End\n<\/h2>
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Imagine being told at school you\u2019re \u201cgoing non-scored.\u201d For many, that feels like a full stop. For Thomas Pitt, it became the spark for resilience that shaped every step of his journey. From days working and grinding as a wool presser and manning the floor in a garden nursery to civil construction, Thomas worked his […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFollowing What You Love Instead of Chasing Results: Elleni Pearce on Creating Your Own Career\n<\/h2>
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If you or your child wants to follow what they love rather than chase a score, this is for you. Leaning into strengths can open unexpected doors. What happens when you stop chasing results and start following what you truly love? Elleni Pearce shows that when you lean into your strengths and back yourself, the […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nElleni Pearce: Doing What You Love and Creating Your Own Career Pathway\n<\/h2>
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What happens when you stop chasing results and start following what you truly love? Elleni Pearce shows us that when you lean into your strengths and back yourself, the path ahead can unfold in unexpected and exciting ways. What will you get from this episode? \u2022 Why results don\u2019t define us \u2022 How to measure […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nIntroducing More Than a Score – Laura Pitt & Dan Steele\n<\/h2>
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If you are new to the show, start here. Hosts Laura and Dan explain why a score is not the whole picture and who this podcast is for. What really defines success? For too long, school results and test scores have been treated as the ultimate measure, but life after school tells a different story. […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What really defines success? For too long, school results and test scores have been seen as the ultimate measure. But life after school tells a different story. In our very first episode of More Than a Score, hosts Laura and Dan introduce the vision behind the podcast\u2014why marks aren\u2019t the whole picture, and why the […]<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom School Refuser to Award-Winning Author: Brendan James Murray on Why the Score Isn’t the Point\n<\/h2>

What if a score that’s higher than you hoped for could actually work against you? This episode is for any parent, or any young person, who has ever felt boxed in by a number, or quietly written off at school, and it’s a reminder that being good at school and being set up for a […]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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If you have a teenager, you already feel the pressure of the single number they are funnelled towards.<\/p>\n

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\nFrom Chartered Accountant to Doula: Felicity Pountney on Why Your Score Isn't Your Destiny\n<\/h2>

What happens when your child gets a near-perfect score and still feels stuck? This episode is for any parent, or any young person, who is high-achieving but uncertain, and it is a reminder that a great score is a starting point, not a life sentence. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit […]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nFrom Carpenter to General Manager: Lyle House on Building Your Own Path\n<\/h2>

What if the pressure your teenager feels to have their whole life mapped out by Year 12 is the very thing holding them back? in this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Lyle House, General Manager of Enchanted Adventure, former carpenter and builder, lifelong cricketer and captain, and dad of two, […]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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What the report actually is and isn’t. Right about now, in letterboxes and school portals around the country, an envelope is landing. Inside it: a NAPLAN Individual Student Report, printed with bars and bands and a number that says where your child sits next to everyone else their age. If you are a parent of […]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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