The joy of being a Primary School leader is that whenever the pressure and heat is turned up in the office, the playground provides the opportunity for some restoration and rejuvenation. This ensures that I am well positioned to navigate the balance of my day successfully as I am wrapped in the warmth and care … Continue reading Leadership from Home to Playground to Profession

In my article last month, I mentioned the importance of parents presenting a united front when experiencing teenage issues to avoid giving our kids conflicting and confusing messages and, more importantly, causing marital discord for ourselves. However, we know that presenting a united front is much easier said than done, particularly when we are faced … Continue reading Presenting a United Front

I have never classified myself as a sports fanatic. While I enjoy playing certain sports and watching various sporting events, I am not one to attend games with my face painted in the colours of my team. However, there have been two sporting events or more precisely two sporting champions who have recently given me … Continue reading So much to be proud about

Spoken language clearly differentiates Homo sapiens from all other creatures. None but humankind produces a complex spoken language, a medium for communication and a medium for introspective reflection Richard Leakey Do you ever feel tongue-tied? Frustrated that you did not get your message across more clearly? Disappointed that some people did not fully understand what … Continue reading The Art of the Spoken Word – use it, don’t lose it!

Setting the Scene In this world of rapid change and technological advancement it is frequently the case that the virtual worlds we step into collide with actions in the real world. Virtual worlds and technology have much to offer, and whilst there are sometimes negative aspects associated with them, our proactive preparation and informed response … Continue reading Beyond the Games: Connecting Virtual Actions with the Real World