Episode 1: Introducing Bundoora Secondary College with Principal Anesti Anestis

Meet the guest! 

Anesti is a visionary principal who champions student choice, finding their purpose, building resilience, and enjoying learning through real-world experiences. 

What’s in this episode? 

  • Anesti champions student agency and personalised learning, blending innovative models from Templestowe College and Big Picture Learning to empower every learner. 

  • He introduced deep learning electives and the PAL program, ensuring students have real choices, strong mentorship, and support throughout their school journey. 

  • Anesti believes in helping students discover their purpose (ikigai), build resilience, and prepare for a future full of possibilities—both in and beyond the classroom. 

Extra (important) information! 

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Episode 2: In conversation with Alessia Castello, teacher and PAL mentor within the BSC Foundations world