Armitage Lecture

Last Friday afternoon, Shore hosted our annual Armitage lecture. The Armitage Lecture has been held since 2005. Isaac Armitage was the first Shore student to take up holy orders, which he commenced in 1907, having completed his study at Moore Theological College in 1906. This lecture series was established to remember Isaac Armitage and seeks to encourage thinking on matters to do with Anglican schooling.

Last Friday, we had the privilege of Dr Paul Burgis, who is the Headmaster of PLC Sydney speak to many current Heads, educators, Chaplains and teachers on the topic of AND, NOT, OR, WITH: the good in Education. Part of Dr Burgis’ reflections included the idea that we are teaching students that all is not as it seems. He argued that we must continue to probe deeper with our learning and continue to reflect on what this means for our lives. While he argued that we generally teach students very well about the NOT, (in deconstructing ideas about what the universe is like and how it came to be), he also argued that the scientism of the world is not sustainable. Other aspects such as generosity, to name one, is a key aspect in our thinking and that this is at the heart of any learning. However, in addition, one of his key aspects reflected upon was in the AND of education. There is more than meets the eye in education, and in reflecting of the Christian faith, we see that the God of the Bible is the God who responds to humanity and our needs. There is more to the story of life than simply what we see and experience.

There is a recording of the lecture, which can be found on the School website.

Top image: Dr Paul Burgis