‘The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. ‘ As the year comes to an end it’s lovely for each of us to celebrate the year’s lessons, achievements and successes. … Read more
‘Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible choices.’ Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning Wow! … Read more
“Our job is to teach the students we have. Not the ones we would like to have. Not the ones we used to have. Those we have right now. All of them.’ Dr Kevin Maxwell Teaching, as many of us experienced in our own primary school years, has changed significantly over the years. Educators work … Read more
‘I am more interested in arousing enthusiasm in kids than in teaching the facts. The facts may change, but that enthusiasm for exploring the world will remain with them the rest of their lives.’ Seymour Simon It was so lovely to see the genuine enthusiasm and joy on the faces of children and staff as … Read more
‘Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.’ What a busy and joyful term we’ve had celebrating our efforts, learning and achievements over the last nine weeks, together. We have all enjoyed belonging to and being a part of our school community. Parents, staff and student … Read more