I recently saw a post on social media asking teachers if they practice self-care on Saturday, Sunday or not at…
For my birthday this year, I scored a new coffee machine. Until now, the kettle has been fine and I…
I’ve spoken to several School Leaders and Teachers in the last week or so and I’ve felt obliged to start…
In Midnight Marked, Chloe Neill wrote “They blew out a breath and did the thing heroes must do – they took that…
I’ve always giggled at young couples who tell me that they’re waiting until they’re ready to start a family. Experience…
Believe it or not, I was actually given the advice “Don’t smile until Easter” by a colleague in one of…
I know well the irrational, uncomfortable feeling I get the night before any school camp … and the resultant self-talk…
When I was growing up there were a few phrases in our house that our Mum used a lot: ‘Only…
“This stuff is what matters most.” It struck me when chatting with one of our Partner Principals last week that…
I’ve been thinking a fair bit over the break about how we can all contribute to the recovery of our…
‘Tis the season to be jolly…. but I am sure that feeling hasn’t set in yet as you are more…
Stay with me on this. There’s an old episode of “The Simpsons” where aliens take over Bill Clinton’s body and…
In The Wisdom of Heschel, Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote that “People of our time are losing the power of celebration….
This week, I want to share a story with you that demonstrates how what you focus on, and whether you…
Staring at the finish line won’t bring it any closer. Talking about how tired you are won’t give you any…
This Wednesday morning just gone I stepped into my typical role as the oldest and least fit person in the…