by Daniel Reynolds Schools are typically mission-driven, which is undeniably important. However, in my experience, it is the school’s values that play a more pivotal role in creating, building, and sustaining a positive school culture. When I arrived at Tokyo International School (TIS), we had a strong mission and vision but lacked a set of […]
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by Iain Hope Introduction In recent times, my school has undergone a significant change in name and identity. It has moved from being the last vestige of a local international school to becoming part of a global group linked to an old British school. As such, it was time to revisit the school’s identity and
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by Haena Kim Something always goes wrong, so, being solution-oriented is key Unfortunately, something always goes wrong. Usually (hopefully), it is something minor. A trail that was fine the night before can get washed out in the rain, a bus can run over a nail, a child sneaks out at night, a teacher catches COVID,
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by Vincent Chian Imagine a bustling international school in Asia, a melting pot of cultures and languages. Principal Tanaka, known for her innovative leadership, faces a significant challenge; a student named Alex, whose disruptive behaviour has become the talk of the school. Many suggest traditional punitive measures – detentions, suspensions, or even expulsion. However, Principal Tanaka knows
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by Janice Williams One constant in the world of education is change but one concept aimed at improving student learning appears to be sticking; metacognition. This portmanteau is derived from the Greek root ‘meta’ above or after and ‘cognition’ thinking and simply means ‘thinking about thinking’. This piece aims to answer the question; does thinking
by Kausor Amin-Ali The world is much more interconnected for most of us than ever before in human history. In this cosmopolitan world, a lot has been said, especially over the past five years, regarding the need for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mainly in Western workplaces and society. Post-pandemic internationalism and a global workforce
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by Benjamin Wood Family-Focused Wraparound Care In recent years, the role of independent schools has evolved significantly, expanding beyond merely providing an excellent education to taking a more holistic approach in supporting the entire family unit. This shift is particularly evident at Farleigh, where we have recognised the growing demands on parents and responded by
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by Sam Gipson “Are you sure you want to shave?” Just shy of two years ago, I was preparing for my first principalship interview. At barely 33 years young I was sure I was not ready. I had thrown my hat in the ring just for the experience, as my aspiration was (and still is)
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by Matt Carr In May this year, middle-aged boy band Take That took the ‘difficult decision’ to switch venues for their This Life tour after the original venue, Manchester’s brand-new Co-Op Live Arena, was beset by technical issues and postponed its opening date. This caused minor upset amongst Take That’s ageing fan base, with some
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by Luis Matte Diaz A reflection by Luis Matte Diaz, New Educational Consultancy, Crossover Education leader. One arm is for social media, another for sales, another for the website, another for engaging with your audience, and the next is to try to hold everything together. If you still have one extra arm, you can use