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fulfilling their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Anita Brady
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#131
As we prepare - during these unusual times - for the start of the 2020/2021 school year, I thought sharing some quotes pertaining to...
Jul 2, 20201 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 25, 20202 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 18, 20204 min read

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Jun 11, 20202 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 4, 20206 min read

#126
During a recent conversation with a colleague, I was reminded of how - with regards to learning differences - the terms accommodations...
Jun 2, 20201 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 28, 20203 min read
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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 21, 20201 min read
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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 14, 20201 min read

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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,...
May 7, 20202 min read
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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 30, 20201 min read

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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 23, 20201 min read
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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 16, 20203 min read
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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 9, 20204 min read
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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...
Apr 2, 20202 min read
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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 26, 20203 min read
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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 19, 20204 min read

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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 12, 20202 min read

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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...
Mar 5, 20201 min read

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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 27, 20203 min read
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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...
Feb 20, 20203 min read
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