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Friday, 16 June 2023

Something New

As I mindlessly scrolled social media while waiting for my darling wife in the book store (where time doesn’t seem to exist for her), a video reel showing a ‘Cash for Change’ machine appeared. It showed people inserting their cash into the machine with the expectation to receive change of...

Friday, 09 June 2023

The Whole Child

At this time of year, teachers are busy marking student work and assessing how they are performing against expected learning outcomes. Whilst academic achievement is one of the things that we strive for and measure as educators, it is only one part of the picture. We believe in the holistic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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