The Sydney Opera House has an ongoing and rich connection with play and its intrinsic connection to the arts and learning. From the inspiring stories on our stages, to the artists who enliven our Centre for Creativity, we are committed to equipping artists and audiences with the capacity and skills to embed play in their classrooms, creative and civic spaces, and everyday life. It is in this spirit that we continue our relationship with renowned educator Professor Pasi Sahlberg, and present the Sydney Opera House Play Award. This annual Play Award (2024-2027 inclusive) will be given to a primary school with a…
Read moreThe 54 columns in this book were published in Opettaja magazine during the years 2004–2016. In addition to the senior specialist position at the World Bank, that period includes similar job at the European Education Foundation…
I had a great honour to give the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis Lecture on Thursday 21st September in Abu Dhabi. Majlis Lecture is a distinguished intellectual forum, grounded in the belief that through understanding other points of view, a deeper appreciation…
I attended the Nobel Prize Dialogue in Seoul on 24 September alongside several Nobel Prize laureates and significant South Korean academics. It was titled “Future Learning: Exploring Science and Technology”. This event started with…
Can we reimagine school beyond the limiting notion that the primary task of schools is limited to narrow academic achievement? What would a school look like that emphasises whole-child development instead? How could health become an essential 21st…