The job of being a teacher is complex. You wear an array of hats, and although teaching is considered our…
Simon Dewar
Now and again, we’ll have newbies join our school community. Sometimes it will be staff, but mostly it’s students. Occasionally,…
I’ve caught myself saying the word busy a bit too much lately, especially when others ask how I’m going. When…
Whilst chatting with School Leaders over the last few weeks, I often get into a conversation about how the year…
With the school year kicking off, it’s the perfect time to think about your approach to setting classroom expectations and…
Last week I was working with a fantastic team of teachers and for the large part, everything was going really…
As a teacher, effective communication is an integral part of our job. Whether you are in the classroom, presenting at…
As we embark on Term 4, one of the most challenging aspects of finishing the year well is ensuring our…
When I talk with teachers, that one line is the best way to sum up School Culture is that it’s…
It’s often the last plea we make before that student explodes or bolts straight out the door. At this point,…