I had the privilege of accompanying our Year 6 students on their three-day Canberra field trip. Visiting key places in our Capital Territory led me to reflect on the significant investment Australians have made in the structures, infrastructure, and people associated with the Australian Capital Territory. We live in a privileged society and whilst our politicians need some redirection … Continue reading Our students are tomorrow’s leaders

Absolutely no other relationship in our lives compares to the one we share with our children. As a Dad, I was totally unprepared for the love that I would have for my son, which is unlike any other type of love or relationship I have in my life. As soon as you become a parent, … Continue reading OUR EVER-CHANGING ROLE AS PARENTS

“The most important measure of how good a game I played, was how much better I'd made my teammates play.”  Author: Bill Russell Language, like all of us, has to be adaptable. New words and acronyms are tossed into the mix, many of which find a way into the latest news items, editorial reviews, Instagram … Continue reading Teaching the next generation of GOATs

It was one year ago, almost to the day, at a Purim celebration, where everybody was jokingly ‘shaking hands’ using their elbows. It seemed humorous at the time and only added to the joyous atmosphere of the Purim party. Little did we know then the impact that Covid-19 would have globally, or how rapid the … Continue reading Purim

Every student in a primary school is essentially a big person in a smaller body. Emotions flood through each body moving into and around a school at all times. These emotions affect how children think and make decisions, which is known as our behaviour. Every time a moment of deep sadness and dysregulation (a mini … Continue reading Dealing with emotions