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fulfilling their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Anita Brady
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Jul 2, 20201 min read
#131
As we prepare - during these unusual times - for the start of the 2020/2021 school year, I thought sharing some quotes pertaining to...
Jun 25, 20202 min read
#130
Ever since I first read Simon Sinek’s quote, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your...
Jun 18, 20204 min read
#129
A typical enquiry to our admissions department includes reference to the family moving (or possibly moving) to KL for work, the age of...
Jun 11, 20202 min read
#128
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Jun 4, 20206 min read
#127
Despite the fact that each and every time these events happen and we say we can't believe it, it happens again. George Floyd’s killing at...
Jun 2, 20201 min read
#126
During a recent conversation with a colleague, I was reminded of how - with regards to learning differences - the terms accommodations...
May 28, 20203 min read
#125
During these unprecedented times, I feel I am not simply listening to hear, but - akin to the Chinese character - listening more intently...
May 21, 20201 min read
Listening [#124]
I was recently reminded about the Chinese character (see black and white image above), pronounced as “ting” which means to listen. Unlike...
May 14, 20201 min read
The Class of 2020 [#123]
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, graduation events around the world have been cancelled. As a result, schools are devising creative...
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 30, 20201 min read
Cross Cultural Communication [Blogpost 121]
As a result of feeling a little discombobulated with all the uncertainty at present, today’s blogpost is on the shorter side. Riccardi’s...
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 16, 20203 min read
Takeaways about on-line assessments [Blogpost 119]
Further to last week’s blogpost, Admissions in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, I am sharing some takeaways - based on my experiences...
Apr 9, 20204 min read
Admissions in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic [Blogpost 118]
John F. Kennedy’s quote “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis’. One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for...
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,...
Mar 12, 20202 min read
Why blog? [Blogpost 114]
I have - over the last few days - been ruminating on the focus of today’s blog. As always, I have lots of ideas, but sometimes it takes...
Mar 5, 20201 min read
Dr. Seuss ~ Some Favourite Quotes [Blogpost 113]
In honour of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2, 1904) - a firm fixture in the calendar of celebrations in many elementary schools - I am...
Feb 27, 20203 min read
Trust - part II [Blogpost 112]
(Source: https://www.passiton.com/inspirational-quotes/7614-the-best-way-to-find-out-if-you-can-trust) This Hemingway quote is one that...
Feb 20, 20203 min read
International Mother Language Day [Blogpost 111]
(Source: On International Mother Language Day, UN promotes reading in local tongues) In recognition of the 1952 Bengali Language...
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