Episode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down with staff from St Patrick’s Primary School Bega, a school that has embraced the Catalyst initiative to transform teaching and learning. From instructional programs to leadership strategies, we explore how this school has aligned its practices to create a knowledge-rich, student-centered environment.School-Wide ImpactCatalyst LearningsHow Catalyst has influenced school-wide practices.Implementation of instructional programs: Reading Mastery, Spelling Mastery, InitialLit, and CMC supplemented with units developed in partnership with Ochre.Emphasis on a knowledge-rich curriculum: Teaching deeper, not broader, while meeting outcomes.Curriculum beyond DI ProgramsSchool Routines & BehaviourCreating ConsistencyAligning expectations around routines and behaviour.Tools and strategies: Behaveability (Ian Luscombe), scripted routinesTeaching PracticeTeachers share their experiences and reflections on Catalyst’s impact.