I once read a great proverb that went along the lines of “When you get to a fork in the…
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This week Simon, Amy and Cassie are talking thoughts and epiphanies. Addressing problems of both the heart and the head,…
The term is well and truly underway and I am sure there have already been a few overwhelming moments due…
We’re stuck with a fair bit of complexity in schools. Coping with it requires a sophisticated approach to leadership and…
When my body hurts, I’ll get a massage. When I have somewhere nice to go, I’ll get my nails done….
You know what teachers? Kids can be hard. Older kids can be even harder and yet we show up every…
As you know, once a semester I dedicate a Home Truth to letting you know about the events we’ve got…
Recently, it was my niece’s first birthday party. My sister held a big event where all the family and their…
I was recently chatting with some school leaders who shared how important it was to them that not only do…
I’ve been reading a fascinating book by former poker champion Annie Duke called “Thinking In Bets” where Duke challenges us…
The world appears to be moving through yet another difficult yet necessary moment – challenging misogyny, sexism and the rights…
We all have those moments when a student will push the limits and even our best strategies just won’t cut…
So, we find ourselves at a big, fat, media-fuelled fork in the road when it comes to this issue of…