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Mark Potterton

Dr Mark Potterton is principal of the primary school at Sacred Heart College and director of the Three2Six Refugee Children’s Education Project.

Email: [email protected]

Empowering schools and parents with strategies to combat bullying and foster resilience in pupils

South Africa, Maverick Life, DM168

Empowering schools and parents with strategies to combat bullying and foster resilience in pupils

by: Mark Potterton

Class size and pupil performance — why the debate is complex, and how we could fix it

DM168

Class size and pupil performance — why the debate is complex, and how we could fix it

by: Mark Potterton

Reflecting on St James: a sanctuary of learning and growth amid urban challenges

South Africa, DM168

Reflecting on St James: a sanctuary of learning and growth amid urban challenges

by: Mark Potterton

"Phone-based childhood" is not just a digital distraction but a direct route to anxiety and depression.

Maverick Life, DM168

"Phone-based childhood" is not just a digital distraction but a direct route to anxiety and depression.

by: Mark Potterton

Rethinking classroom strategies: The impact of scripted lessons on teacher effectiveness

Maverick Life, Op-eds

Rethinking classroom strategies: The impact of scripted lessons on teacher effectiveness

by: Mark Potterton

Try these new approaches to deal with children behaving badly

DM168

Try these new approaches to deal with children behaving badly

by: Mark Potterton

Carrying the torch for excellence — meet 3 Joburg principals who make a real difference

South Africa, DM168

Carrying the torch for excellence — meet 3 Joburg principals who make a real difference

by: Mark Potterton

The great debate: Do school uniforms foster unity or stifle individual expression in students?

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, DM168

The great debate: Do school uniforms foster unity or stifle individual expression in students?

by: Mark Potterton

Are matric exams a fair test? Here is how to tackle systemic biases and work towards equity

South Africa, DM168

Are matric exams a fair test? Here is how to tackle systemic biases and work towards equity

by: Mark Potterton

The homework debate — while evidence for the pros and cons is thin, it’s all about striking a balance

DM168

The homework debate — while evidence for the pros and cons is thin, it’s all about striking a balance

by: Mark Potterton

Education plays a transformative role in fostering peace and is a bulwark against apathy

South Africa, Maverick Life

Education plays a transformative role in fostering peace and is a bulwark against apathy

by: Mark Potterton

Effort and commitment are critical in creating the caring school cultures we desperately need

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Effort and commitment are critical in creating the caring school cultures we desperately need

by: Mark Potterton