Discover how Lake Colac School reduces teacher burnout using clever planning systems that support staff and lift student outcomes.
The Cognitive Load Crisis
Teacher burnout is an escalating issue across Australian schools. But at Lake Colac School in regional Victoria, Principal Cameron Peverett is leading a quiet revolution. Faced with high workloads, staff fatigue, and increasing expectations, he asked a simple question: What if we stopped overwhelming teachers with unnecessary planning?
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Smart Systems That Actually Work
Instead of relying on overburdened teachers to plan every detail from scratch, Cameron and his leadership team streamlined the entire process. They built pre-prepared, high-quality resources that align with evidence-based practices. Teachers no longer have to “reinvent the wheel”—they can simply pick up the plans and focus on delivering them effectively.
This planning model isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about prioritising what matters: student learning.
Culture Shift: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
The result? A dramatic reduction in cognitive load. Teachers are now free to focus on improving their practice, deepening their instructional knowledge, and building stronger relationships with students.
Rather than endless hours spent on admin, planning, and paperwork, staff have clarity, structure, and support. This has led to better teacher retention, stronger morale, and—most importantly—improved outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities.
Teachers Focus on Teaching, Not Admin
Cameron’s approach ensures teachers can concentrate on being educators, not administrators. Weekly professional learning sessions, targeted coaching, and instructional modelling mean teachers are supported, not stretched thin.
Lake Colac School has quietly become a leader in teacher wellbeing—without compromising on academic excellence.
