Years ago I read an amazing book. I read it at a time in my life when I was looking for answers as to why things weren't going in the direction I had imagined (yep that's code for divorce). It was just a small book and very quick and easy to read. It was called The Four Agreements by Don Miguel … [Read more...] about The Four Agreements
Primary School
Be the change you wish to see in the world
You know what I love about the culture we are creating at our college, is that even when the rain comes pelting down, so much so that the ducks are out on our fields, we still just get the job done. We started our new project yesterday. The driving question is "How do you be the change you wish … [Read more...] about Be the change you wish to see in the world
‘We Are Family’
Remember the song? You know, right from the very beginning we have spoken of IFS-ITS as being a 'family'. In a family there are joys and struggles, ups and downs, laughter and tears, but underlying everything is an atmosphere of care and support. Between siblings, at times, there will be … [Read more...] about ‘We Are Family’
The Brilliance of Some Ads
I love it when advertising companies use extraordinary people to inspire us. Of course they are also trying to get us to buy in on what they are selling, whether it is a thing, an experience or a concept. But if we strip away what's being sold and look at the message behind the ads, we can sometimes … [Read more...] about The Brilliance of Some Ads
Console Games
I have always been a really avid console gamer. Ever since I was young I have been caught up in the world of playing computer games, Playstation and Xbox. I have certainly noticed how games have changed over the time I have been playing. Games have become so much more graphic and realistic. I am … [Read more...] about Console Games
Effort = Development = Achievement
What does football, or tennis, or sport in general have in common with academic achievement, one might well ask. Being a member of the IFS-ITS team, I have a first-hand opportunity to seriously consider this question. Some years ago I was involved in junior cricket in the Wellington region of New … [Read more...] about Effort = Development = Achievement