Principal's Blog

Principal's Blog

Staff Wellbeing: Does it Have to be Principles or Profit?

by Martin Boother Over the past few years, and even more so since COVID, student wellbeing has shot to the top of the priority list for schools. No one could argue this is not an essential part of ...

Developing and Sustaining a Strong Organisational Culture in a Dynamic 21st Century School

by Juma Nyamori In my leadership journey, I have found that school culture has a profound influence on the achievement of the various goals and objectives the school pursues. Every school will have a ...

From Gatekeeper to Leader: Unleashing the Potential of Your School Librarian

by Sarah Pavey Imagine your international school library as a vibrant hub, not just for borrowing books, but for promoting global citizenship, igniting a love of learning, and nurturing students as ...

Legacy in Progress: Charterhouse, Lagos’ Commitment to Nigeria

by John Todd I consider myself fortunate to have been involved in international education since 1996; I actually flew out to Singapore on the same plane as the woman who would go on to become my wife, ...

The Value of Your Boarding Programme

by Richard Stokes My Life in Boarding I’ve been running boarding schools for nearly forty years. The largest I have worked at, had over 600 borders, and it’s been a long journey. I started ...

Navigating the Waters of Teacher Workload: A Personal Reflection

by Jake Madden Throughout my journey in the education sector, which spans several enriching years, I’ve come face to face with the escalating challenge of teacher workload—a dilemma that’s ...

Nurturing Foundations: A Holistic Approach to Early Years Education

by Gayathri Loganathan I find it essential to reflect on the significance of early years education and the challenges we face in cultivating a well-rounded foundation for our students. In the Primary ...

Cultivating a Culture of Mentorship

by Nicholas Nightingale In the ever-evolving landscape of international education, fostering a culture of mentorship is paramount. At Ardingly College Zhongshan, we believe that mentorship should ...

Journeys in International Education – Culture, Identity and Belonging

by Simon Probert Only through Time, Time is Conquered* I’ve been reflecting recently on my journey through international education, the different schools and communities I have worked within, and ways ...