Reflection

Dec 31, 20232 min read

#280 End of 2023 Reflection

As an educator working on the Northern Hemisphere schedule, it always feels as if there are two opportune times to reflect: (i) at the...

Aug 7, 20231 min read

#273 "A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding"

Whilst I am unaware of Dylan's intent with this quote, I have always felt that it has great relevance to #education with regards to...

Aug 4, 20231 min read

#272 Makaton

Whenever I am “home”, I always am excited to walk past a particular building which proudly displays the Makaton Friendly sign. I had...

Apr 1, 20231 min read

#267 Reflection after 31 days

I have, over the last 31 days, challenged myself to post a blog every day. Drawing on the notion of Meraki, I have endeavoured to blog...

Mar 26, 20231 min read

#262 Wellbeing

I subscribe to Zeno’s and Tom Rath’s perspectives regarding wellbeing and appreciate that March is designated a month for wellbeing. I...

Mar 24, 20231 min read

#259 The Iceberg Illusion

The Iceberg Illusion reminds us of the elements of success Be it in our personal or professional lives, … we are often lulled into...

Mar 19, 20231 min read

#254 Reflection

The last few days have been a gentle reminder that so much is out of our control I was due to be in Athens attending the ECIS Inclusive...

Mar 11, 20231 min read

#246 Some brief thoughts regarding the IB Learner Profile

Extract from the IB Learner Profile Very nobly, the IB Learner Profile states that, “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop ...

Mar 8, 20231 min read

#243 “Have you been kind today?”

“Have you been kind today?” Such a simple question, yet one that can - literally - change your world. Whether kind acts are planned,...

Mar 7, 20231 min read

#242 Mindful Leadership

Each and every Monday I post something related to Mindful Monday and was delighted to find this image from Maria Gonzalez’s work on...

Mar 6, 20231 min read

#241 Data

Source: Tear Sheets — Brandon Rossen Photography I very much appreciate infographics and other images which have the capacity to...

Mar 3, 20232 min read

#238 Stumbling blocks or stepping stones?

Source: unknown In the course of a WhatsApp phone call with a friend this evening, she shared pertinent to our conversation about...

Mar 2, 20231 min read

#237 Meraki and me

As a linguist, I love discovering new words and was delighted to come across ‘meraki’ [μεράκι]. Aside from sounding delightful, I love...