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In this episode of Rule of Reason, Zac sits down with Graeme Irwin OAM — educator, founder of St Philip’s Christian College, and national advocate for teachers — to explore how a life shaped by responsibility, faith, and service leads to lasting impact.

Graeme reflects on growing up on a working farm in rural New South Wales, where hard work, accountability, and respect for creation were not optional — they were part of daily life. That upbringing laid the foundation for a vocation in education, eventually leading him to found St Philip’s Christian College in 1982 with just 18 students, no funding, and a clear vision.

The conversation traces Graeme’s journey from the land to the classroom, from local school leadership to influencing education policy at a national level. Together, Zac and Graeme discuss the current state of education in Australia, the challenges facing teachers today, and why relationships — not systems — remain at the heart of meaningful learning.

Graeme also shares what gives him hope for the future: young people, dedicated teachers, and the enduring importance of purpose, faith, and responsibility in education.

This episode is a thoughtful reflection on leadership, vocation, and how education shapes not just minds, but lives.

🎧 Topics include:
– Growing up on a farm and learning responsibility early
– Finding purpose and calling in teaching
– Starting a school from nothing
– The state of education in Australia
– Supporting teachers and students in a changing world
– Why relationships matter more than systems

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