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GGGG Ep 1 – The benefit of hindsight and lessons learned

January 19, 2026

In this first episode of a special 10-part series named Ger Graus Gets Gritty, Mark Taylor sits down with Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE to launch an honest conversation about education and schooling.Following the release of Ger’s book “Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education” this series uses each chapter as a…

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Samantha Gourd on Inspiring Future Generations Through Farm Experiences

January 17, 2026

Samantha Gourd from Country Space explains the profound benefits and opportunities presented by connecting educational institutions with British farms. The initiative aims to provide immersive, hands-on learning experiences for students, facilitating a deeper understanding of agriculture and sustainability. By engaging children in activities such as growing vegetables and caring for animals, the program not only…

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Step Up Your School Leadership Game: Dr Cynthia Rapaido

January 12, 2026

Dr. Cynthia Rapaido, a highly accomplished educator, holds an Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco. She earned her B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences Biology from San Diego State University. With over 30 years of experience in K–12 education, she has served as…

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Primary Music Lesson 7

17 Jan 2018

Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, prepares a primary school class for Samba ensemble with individual work with the Reco-Reco players.

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Primary Music Lesson 6

17 Jan 2018

Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, prepares a primary school class for Samba ensemble with individual work with the ganza players.  

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Primary Music Lesson 5

17 Jan 2018

Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, prepares a primary school class for Samba ensemble with a phonetic pattern – “Baked Beans, Sausage, Tomato” – to help learn the key rhythmic element for the Tamborim.  

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Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

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