Dr Philip Sa Cummins: 12 books

This book is a practical guide for young leaders about to take their first steps into leadership roles. Combining relevant theory and exercises, it guides students through the process of identifying their values, articulating their quest and developing their action plan for leadership in their school...

Dr. Philip SA Cummins and Bruce HodgesThe authors present a fresh, informative and thought provoking introduction to current thinking and offer a clear methodology for implementing a successful pastoral care strategy.Drawing on the best of current research and using real-life examples, the authors show...

Love your neighbour as yourself. It’s as easy and as difficult as that.How does one build a model of Christian leadership in schools? A model that is sincere and authentic, that fulfills God’s law for our lives?In this book, we explore what it means to be a Christian leader in the context of a school...

What is it that compels one person to make something happen, while others sit back and wait?How can we be prepared to embrace the possibilities of the future?Who am I? Where do I fit in? How can I best serve others?Brave Hearts, Bold Minds answers these questions which confront all young Australians....

This book provides easy to follow and helpful advice on how to run a fundraising program within your school. It is structured around CIRCLE's fifty top fundraising tips, which have been accumulated during CIRCLE's extensive consultancy work across Australia in the last thirty years. This book is broken...

How is risk managed in your school? Is it dealt with internally, by an external agent, or not at all?This book is an introduction to the necessary maintenance and management of risk in schools. The concept of risk in schools is not a fad: the 'risk movement' is important and is not going away. Schools...

The Board Book provides clear guidance to those serving on a school Board or those interacting with a school Board. This book seeks to address key issues you may encounter with a view to creating more successful school Boards through their structure, their operations, and relationships, both with the...

Strategic and operational planning are key responsibilities of Board and Heads. The process of developing, implementing and being successful in planning for the school's future is outlined. The measurement of success is embedded in the CIRCLE key criteria of Student Achievement, Relationships, Communication, Initiatives and Reputation.

Is your department a vibrant and intriguingly challenging place to be – both for students and staff? Are you looking to become a Head of Department, or are you already one?In this book we consider and provide clear guidance on all aspects of running and developing a department, from the role itself...

The CIRCLE evaluation criteria of Student Achievement, Relationships, Communication, Initiatives and Reputation provide the basis for the Staff Evaluation and Goal Setting process.

Are you thinking about establishing an alumni association, or do you want to grow and improve your existing alumni association?This book is prime reading material for anyone in education who is interested in developing the community relations of their school or organisation. In particular, the concept...

This book introduces you to the world of historiography - the study of how and why history is written. Clio's Scroll argues for a contemporary and personal approach to understanding and articulating a theory of history. It is designed to guide you through the relevant issues facing those who write...