S1:E10: Jake Petterwood: Building a Positive School Culture

In this episode, Jake Petterwood, principal of Settlers Primary School, discusses the crucial role that school culture plays in student performance. He shares his experience in fostering a positive culture at Settlers Primary by focusing on communication, consistency, credibility, and reducing staff workload.

Jake emphasizes the importance of creating trust and transparency within the school community, building strong relationships, and actively engaging parents. He also shares his unique approach to minimizing meetings, instead prioritising effective communication through emails. Jake believes success is an ongoing process and encourages seeking mentorship and learning from experienced educators.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jake Petterwood as he provides practical strategies for cultivating a thriving school environment. This episode is a must-listen for leaders dedicated to fostering a strong, collaborative school culture.

To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/sqiMYSKF28M

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Background
• 15:11 The Importance of School Culture
• 23:25 Creating a Positive School Culture: The Four Cs
• 32:04 Minimizing Meetings and Prioritising Communication
• 43:02 Building Trust and Transparency
• 45:28 Success as a Continuous Process