GSS Unpacked Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:38:29 +1000 en-au © 2026 Gainsborough State School yes b617aba8-cbce-5f25-af82-e2dc68c76ac3 Lis and Wegs episodic false  A podcast for GSS staff, by GSS staff—sharing practical ideas, fresh thinking and the stories behind great teaching. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lis and Wegs https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lf4yfk86q783v89kalhm0tdetbub?.jpg GSS Unpacked Episode 04. Unpacking Science of Reading with Dani Episode 04. Unpacking Science of Reading with Dani In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Han sits down with Dani to unpack the key takeaways from Dani’s recent professional learning with Professor Lorraine Hammond on The Science of Reading and Instructional Practice.

Together, they chat about what effective Daily Reviews really look like, including perky pace, frequent student responses, immediate corrective feedback, consistent routines and keeping learning focused and purposeful. Dani also shares insights into explicit instruction, oral language, vocabulary, writing, cognitive load and why sight word reading is the goal — not the strategy.

Most importantly, this episode reinforces that much of what we are doing at GSS is on the right track — and challenges us to keep refining our practice as we learn more.

]]> In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Han sits down with Dani to unpack the key takeaways from Dani’s recent professional learning with Professor Lorraine Hammond on The Science of Reading and Instructional Practice.

Together, they chat about what effective Daily Reviews really look like, including perky pace, frequent student responses, immediate corrective feedback, consistent routines and keeping learning focused and purposeful. Dani also shares insights into explicit instruction, oral language, vocabulary, writing, cognitive load and why sight word reading is the goal — not the strategy.

Most importantly, this episode reinforces that much of what we are doing at GSS is on the right track — and challenges us to keep refining our practice as we learn more.

]]> Lis and Wegs Buzzsprout-19705035 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000 1548 1 5 full false Episode 03. Unpacking Intervention with Libby Episode 03. Unpacking Intervention with Libby In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Lise and Wegs chat with Libby (Differentiation Coordinator) about intervention at GSS. They explore how students are selected and grouped, what happens during intervention sessions, how progress is monitored and how classroom teachers can support intervention students through strong Tier 1 instruction. Libby also shares how students “graduate” from intervention and celebrates the dedicated team working behind the scenes to improve students’ reading trajectories.

]]> In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Lise and Wegs chat with Libby (Differentiation Coordinator) about intervention at GSS. They explore how students are selected and grouped, what happens during intervention sessions, how progress is monitored and how classroom teachers can support intervention students through strong Tier 1 instruction. Libby also shares how students “graduate” from intervention and celebrates the dedicated team working behind the scenes to improve students’ reading trajectories.

]]> Lis and Wegs Buzzsprout-19662496 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +1000 1135 full false Episode 02. Unpacking Shared and Dialogic Reading with Kaitlin Episode 02. Unpacking Shared and Dialogic Reading with Kaitlin In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Lis and Wegs are joined by their first podcast pal, Kaitlin, to unpack her first coaching experience in shared and dialogic reading. They explore how coaching strengthened planning, text selection, questioning, gradual release and student participation, while building consistent routines and language across the school. It’s a practical look at learning together, refining practice and growing confidence through collaborative coaching. 

]]> In this episode of GSS Unpacked, Lis and Wegs are joined by their first podcast pal, Kaitlin, to unpack her first coaching experience in shared and dialogic reading. They explore how coaching strengthened planning, text selection, questioning, gradual release and student participation, while building consistent routines and language across the school. It’s a practical look at learning together, refining practice and growing confidence through collaborative coaching. 

]]> Lis and Wegs Buzzsprout-19623123 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000 973 1 3 full false Episode 01. Unpacking Fluency Episode 01. Unpacking Fluency In our first episode of GSS Unpacked, Lis and Wegs unpack what high-quality fluency instruction looks like at GSS. We explore practical fluency routines, differentiation across year levels, intervention and MTSS, common practices to avoid, and simple ways to keep every student reading, progressing and engaged.

]]> In our first episode of GSS Unpacked, Lis and Wegs unpack what high-quality fluency instruction looks like at GSS. We explore practical fluency routines, differentiation across year levels, intervention and MTSS, common practices to avoid, and simple ways to keep every student reading, progressing and engaged.

]]> Lis and Wegs Buzzsprout-19623082 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000 1740 1 2 full false Episode 00. Introducing GSS Unpacked Episode 00. Introducing GSS Unpacked Welcome to GSS Unpacked! In this introductory episode, Lis and Wegs share why the podcast was created, what you can expect from future episodes, and how it will capture the curriculum, pedagogy and practice shaping teaching and learning at GSS. Hear how staff voices, questions and expertise will help drive the conversations along the way.

]]> Welcome to GSS Unpacked! In this introductory episode, Lis and Wegs share why the podcast was created, what you can expect from future episodes, and how it will capture the curriculum, pedagogy and practice shaping teaching and learning at GSS. Hear how staff voices, questions and expertise will help drive the conversations along the way.

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