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 the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) to support boarding schools because there was nothing in this part of the world that […]
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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 not just a statistic but a lived reality impacting educators’ wellbeing and student outcomes across the globe. Drawing from a wealth of data, including insights from
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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 Years Programme (PYP), we recognize that early education extends far beyond mere academic achievements. It encompasses the emotional and social development crucial for
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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 extend beyond the confines of hierarchical levels, encompassing senior management, middle management, and our dedicated subject teachers. This interconnected mentorship model is the cornerstone of our commitment to professional
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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 in which international education is different to education systems in local contexts. Through that time, I have become aware of ways I have changed and
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by Helen Caroline Bowen Taking on the role of High School and Middle School Principal at Tarabya British Schools, Istanbul, at the start of this academic year brought with it the privilege of crafting the professional development provisions, how they contribute to the acquisition and application of knowledge, and how the nature of knowledge influences
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by Iain Sinton Has Your School Tapped into the Vast Potential Your Timetable Has to Offer to Accelerate Your School to the Next Level? The positive impact your timetable can have on your school is something that is often underestimated. As well as being a fundamental aspect of your school’s organisational structure, a good timetable
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by Dr Liam Hammer Introduction As Osterwalder et al. (2016) say, “Don’t let your company culture just happen”. If you are not driving the culture in your school, then others will be. Recently, at the International School of Lusaka, our staff spent some time reviewing our school culture because “every school has a culture, and
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by Lee Sanders In my 24 years as an educator, there have always been new trends – something that we must follow, that will change the way students learn. We completely change systems, reshape our language and decry prior practices as antiquated. However, after all these years, it is my experience that these initiatives often
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by Alistair Downs Leading a school through international accreditation for the first time (or any time!) can be a daunting proposition. Where to start? and what does the process look like? Read on… Choosing the Right Accreditation for Your School Once you (or your School Board) have decided that your school is going to complete
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