Author: Danielle Hargrove
Mission (is) Critical: Creating a Vision, Mission and Values for Advancement
Article written by Heath Hignight, Chief Advancement Officer, Hong Kong International School.(First published in the educate+ Face-2-Face Magazine, Nov 2025) Creating alignment between Advancement and Institutional Purpose is a critical step to engaging Board, Leadership, and Faculty—and developing a Vision and Mission for…
Admissions with Intention: Where Culture Meets Community
Article written by Trish Cartwright, Admissions Consultant (First published in the educate+ Face-2-Face Magazine, Nov 2025) Culture is the heartbeat of any organisation. It defines expectations, shapes relationships, and communicates what truly matters. In educational institutions, it’s not just a backdrop—it is the product.
Doing More with Less: How the OHA has Evolved Alumni Engagement
Article written by Russell Davidson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Haileybury VIC (First published in the educate+ Face-2-Face Magazine, Nov 2025) When you think of Alumni & Community Engagement, Crocs probably aren’t the first thing that springs to mind. But when speaking with…
Creating Step-Change: How Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation and Impact
Article written by Melissa Ciplys, Director of People & Culture, Scotch College Adelaide (SA) (First published in the educate+ Face-2-Face Magazine, Nov 2025) Innovation isn’t a solo endeavour—it emerges from the messy, dynamic process of human collaboration. When teams come together to tackle challenges, share…
Back-to-School Communication Ideas for School Marketers
Article written by Suzanne Pelizzari. Veracross Head of Marketing – Asia Pacific (First published in the educate+ Face-2-Face Magazine, Nov 2025) How to cut through the clutter and set the tone for a confident…
The Call I’ll Never Forget
Article written by Danielle Hargrove, Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 12 September 2025 When news broke of the recent shark attack at Long Reef/Dee Why Beach (Sydney), my heart stopped. That stretch of coastline is where my son surfs, and he was currently out…
Driving Enrolment and Brand Awareness: A Multi-Channel Strategy for Sustainable Growth in Independent Schools
This article was submitted by the NSW/ACT Chapter Professional Development Sponsor – Ardent Communications The education landscape in Australia is evolving. Independent schools are facing increased competition — not just from one another, but from public schools embracing innovation, and online or hybrid models offering…
The Power of Mentoring: Building Connections and Shaping Future Leaders
Article submitted by Cathy Broad, Director of Community Relations, CBC Fremantle Mentoring has been at the heart of Educate Plus since our early days. Whether through formal mentor-mentee pairings or informal connections made at events, PD sessions, and SIGs, it has always been a cornerstone of…
How School Leadership Teams Can Foster Excellence
Article contributed by Margo Bastow CPM GAICD, Director of Community Relations, Santa Maria College, WA As members of the school’s leadership team, we are often asked, “How can we encourage students to strive for Excellence?“ But as leaders, we also need to ask ourselves, How are we embedding…
Increasing Admissions in 2025: The Importance of Brand Awareness
Is your institution looking for enrolment growth in a competitive market? Establishing a clear brand proposition is crucial for parents, students, and educators when selecting an independent school. As Simon Sinek noted, “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” The…
Three Simple Yet Powerful Leadership Questions
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 19 July 2024 Have you ever taken the time to think about your personal ‘why’? This concept was referred to in a podcast I listened to last weekend, relating to the book, Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.
The Mind of a Leader (Part 2)
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 25 January 2024 PART 2 of 3: While “The Mind of a Leader” (Hougaard and Carter) first and foremost explores the concept of Self-Leadership, (the first level of leadership discussed in last week’s Leadership Blog) the book…
