My final day passed by in a whirlwind of busyness, emotion and laughter.  I spent the morning at the National Museum.  I had planned to pop in but found its story and presentation so inspirational that I ended up staying the day.  I had a precious afternoon with new colleagues, who I very much hope […]

I think belonging is the word which sums up todays adventures. First, I explored what it means to belong at a truly wonderful primary school.  I was welcomed so warmly and learned what their programme of student development involved.  I have spent a large part of the week discussing and learning in a variety of […]

I was going to start this post with ‘I was saying to a friend earlier …’  Then I paused and realised the implications of what I was about to say.  Here I am, on the other side of the World, with people I have known for 3 or 4 days, and yet I absolutely count […]

Today the adventure has continued in a whirlwind of food and colour, greetings and discussion, generosity and hospitality. I can hardly believe that this is still the same day which greeted me at 5.50am,   so that I could be ready for a 6.20am commute and a 7.30am session. I have be so blessed all day, […]

I am struck by how much I have learned in such a short space of time. Today I visited my host school for the first time, a truly wonderful place.  I have learned so much already which I know will impact my own wonderful workplace.  I have learned from so many people and situations. Particularly […]

Today I approach Sunday evening feeling grateful. I’m grateful for this incredible opportunity. I’m grateful for a fantastic Church which felt like home from home, wonderful worship and a brilliant message. I’m grateful for my wonderful hosts who I am privileged to have spent the day with. I am grateful for a culinary extravaganza at […]

Today the World feels smaller, and I find this profoundly moving and incredibly reassuring.  The flight, which I had been so scared of, was amazing.  So amazing in fact, that I don’t feel as far from home as I thought I might.  iPhone and Wifi make the World smaller, but the action of flying over […]

We look often for the opportunities and ‘tricks’ to open up the World to our students.  We take them wherever we can, we expose them to as much diversity as is in our gift to do. A part of my work recently has been exploring a ‘Cultural Entitlement’ for our children.  And today, before I […]

  I am blessed with my dream job.  Working for a fantastic school with an inspirational group of people is a privilege.  With graciousness and a quest for excellence at the heart of all we do, the challenges and difficulties always lead to solutions and steps forwards.  I have learned over the past two years […]