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We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools

In 2025, nearly half of school leaders reported being subjected to physical violence. Almost 54% experienced threats of violence.

30.03.2026 10

The Conversation

Paul Kidson

What makes a healthy and safe boarding school culture?

Boarding schools in Australia are diverse, and not like Hogwarts or other caricatures.

02.12.2025 20

The Conversation

Paul Kidson

Victorian principals will soon be able to expel students for out-of -school behaviour – is this a good idea?

New rules prompt schools to respond to harmful behaviour after hours. This makes them responsible for students after the bell and beyond.

05.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Paul Kidson

When school leaders thrive, so too do students and teachers

01.04.2025 20

Canberra Times

Paul Kidson

When school leaders thrive, so too do students and teachers

31.03.2025 20

The Examiner

Paul Kidson

‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs

In a new survey, one principal reported how a major source of distress is parents behaving in an ‘unreasonable manner’.

31.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Paul Kidson

When school leaders thrive, so too do students and teachers

31.03.2025 20

Canberra Times

Paul Kidson