Maturity and respect are both desirable and beneficial. To be held in high regard, to be respected, you must earn it and in turn, to show respect is a learned behaviour. Both require maturity.To watch a student grow and become a better person makes four years of university worthwhile and is the … [Read more...] about Maturity and Respect
Mindset
Respectful student / staff relations
Respect is a word that is often referred to when discussing the actions, emotions and reactions of teenagers. By definition, respect is a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by abilities, qualities or achievements and a due regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of … [Read more...] about Respectful student / staff relations
Sport as a teacher of life skills, not just technical skills
This year is off to a great start already and it has been a real joy to get back on the pitch with all the kids! The enthusiasm displayed has been fantastic, manifesting in the way the kids immerse themselves in that 'Grand Final' at 3:30pm in the last match of the day. This level of engagement … [Read more...] about Sport as a teacher of life skills, not just technical skills
A Positive from a Negative – can you find it?
‘What is the positive in this negative?’ or ‘can you find a positive from this situation?’ or ‘how can you turn this decision around to see the positive?’ or ‘there is always a silver lining’. These are common questions and statements which fly around my home when I am talking with my three … [Read more...] about A Positive from a Negative – can you find it?
Visiting the classrooms – a fly on the wall!
I ventured out of my office this week and into the primary classrooms. I wasn't spying, rather visiting to assist with tracksuit fittings (yes, each student should have them before we break in April). Anyway, the teacher in me kicked in and I must say I was super impressed. From Kindy, all the … [Read more...] about Visiting the classrooms – a fly on the wall!
Talent: A challenging concept that more than ever requires a more humanistic approach to support its emergence.
Hi guys couple days ago I came across this article and think it's worth sharing. Al Smith from My Fastest Mile sees talent as the potential to be something - “It is something that has yet to be expressed”. Recently there has been a lot of criticism of the fact that many refer to small children … [Read more...] about Talent: A challenging concept that more than ever requires a more humanistic approach to support its emergence.