Kindness 2/3

Dec 3, 20202 min read

#153

When we think of role models, we often think of those we see from afar, such as Malala, Mandela, or MLK, or those with whom we live and...

Nov 12, 20201 min read

#150

With Friday November 13, 2020 being World Kindness Day, it seems apt to share these videos and quotes - some of which have been shared in...

Oct 8, 20202 min read

#145

The World Federation for Mental Health first celebrated World Mental Health Day in 1992. For the first few years, the focus was generic....

May 7, 20202 min read

Change, Uncertainty, and Opportunity [#122]

While we have adjusted to the ‘new normal’ and have new routines in place at home to accommodate balancing the demands of work and home,...

Apr 23, 20201 min read

Wellbeing, community and compassion [Blogpost 120]

As is no doubt evident from previous posts, I believe that wellbeing, community and compassion are important elements of education. I do...

Apr 2, 20202 min read

In the Smallest of Moments [Blogpost 117]

These days of isolation (17 and counting) have many of those “smallest of moments” where not only is trust built, but care and connection...

Mar 26, 20203 min read

Care and Connection [Blogpost 116]

It is truly amazing to see how people around the world are coming together (virtually) for the common good. I know many families are...

Mar 19, 20204 min read

Compassion and Community [Blogpost 115]

I very much appreciate the aims of the IB programmes [“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who,...

Jan 23, 20202 min read

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ~ Some Favourite Quotes [Blogpost 107]

(Image: Source unknown) Mindful that Monday January 20, 2020 was a national holiday in the US in honour of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther...

Dec 26, 20193 min read

Good News Stories - part IV [Blogpost 103]

As 2019 draws to an end, it seems apt to share some more good news stories. These stories from places as diverse as Australia, Ireland,...

Dec 19, 20193 min read

Medical Services at "The Beach" and Reflections [Blogpost 102]

My daughter sustained a sports injury back in May and subsequently we ended up spending a few days at Pantai Hospital. I am not sure of...

Oct 17, 20192 min read

Good News Stories - part III [Blogpost 93]

Mindful that there is much in the world about which to be desolate and despondent, these articles relating to various stories from places...

Sep 19, 20192 min read

International Day of Peace [Blogpost 89]

“Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day...