The View

Friday, 02 June 2023

Fresh Eyes
Big round eyes as you experience new places, meet new faces, travel out of your comfort zone, not knowing what is next… have you ever felt like that?  Over 90 Year 6 students from Avondale School and other schools experienced that on Thursday last week as they participated in the...
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Friday, 26 May 2023

Beyond the Sports Field
Now I don’t want to alarm anyone, but I’m going to be talking about cricket. I know, I know. You can pick your jaw up off the floor now.  I’ve always found cricket to be a wonderful source of inspiration for many aspects of life. I grew up with a...
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Friday, 19 May 2023

Lessons to Keep Learning
This year has been one of much change in my professional life. I am a trained Science teacher and I now work in a role where I don’t teach any Science (there are times when I try to sneak it in, though; old habits die hard!). Taking on the role...
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Thursday, 11 May 2023

You Are Seen
There has been a flurry around our school this week getting ready to spoil our mums. I have loved watching your kids get excited about how much they love you. I want to acknowledge that Mother’s Day can be one of mixed emotions, depending on your family story. I have...
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Friday, 05 May 2023

Changing Seasons
How do you meet different seasons in your life? As winter approaches, there is a palpable change in the air. Winter clothing is brought out of the spare cupboard, and winter duvets are placed on the beds in the house. Winter in Australia is a unique experience that offers a...
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Friday, 28 Apr 2023

Incremental Improvement
I recently read the book, Legacy by James Kerr. The book focuses on the All Blacks rugby team and the principles that underpin their success. One of the key ideas is that a culture of learning drives continuous improvement. The book uses examples from different sports to illustrate how small, incremental improvements,...
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Thursday, 06 Apr 2023

Celebrating Easter
It’s finally that time - the hot cross buns and Easter eggs that have been in the shops since December 26 are finally relevant. Easter is just around the corner. I’m not sure about you, but as I was doing my grocery shopping this week, I reflected on how much...
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Friday, 31 Mar 2023

The Importance of Validation
It’s been a great school term, and a big one! I know a few, or potentially many young people are running on 10%, are unravelling at the seams, are erupting more often with delightful emotions. I’m sure you might be observing this at home. The students are tired, and with...
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Friday, 24 Mar 2023

Who You Become
I moved countries when I was fourteen years of age, so I know what it is like to feel displaced. I wish I could say that it was an easy transition, on the contrary it wasn’t, as I didn’t understand the language or the Australian culture. One thing that struck...
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