Leading Moriah College Primary School this year has been a rewarding adventure filled with challenges, triumphs and complex mini-dramas. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a team and the members of each team to grow a school with vision and impact. I take this opportunity to celebrate the members of … Continue reading The Invisible School Bag: Insight into our Children’s Wellbeing 

While many restrictions still apply, it is great having students back on campus. The chatter and giggles as the students move around the college create a wonderful buzz which has been absent for a long time. While those of us who remained on campus during the lockdown appreciated the peace and quiet, we did long for … Continue reading Lessons we can learn from a modern-day hero

There is no dispute that COVID-19 has had a seismic impact globally and is an event unlike anything we have experienced in our life-times. The impact of COVID has varied enormously from country to country and then within countries, different sectors and groups have been affected very differently. However; within NSW unquestionably the group who … Continue reading Salutations Year 12

As we step out of months of lockdown and back into our lives, some of us may tiptoe cautiously, looking over our shoulders, taking care to look up to the left and down to the right and left again, whilst others may run into the new felt freedom full steam ahead, bold and brave. No … Continue reading Wabi-Sabi Principles: Finding the beauty in imperfection

Although the reality of the pandemic is ongoing, it is evident that most Australians are experiencing various levels of transition back to a life that is regarded as more normal than the extreme lockdown experience of the past 3 months. Whilst many children may be excited at the prospect of lockdown restrictions being lifted, others … Continue reading Promoting a Successful Return to School – 7 Steps Teachers Take