Principal's Blog

Principal's Blog

Clarity of Vision: The Importance of Values and Valuing How We Learn

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 ...

Running 300 Residentials a Year Has Taught Me This

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 ...

Why Greatness Has to be Inspired

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 ...


Does Thinking About Thinking Help Students Learn? The Importance and Relevance of Metacognition in Education

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 ...

Why DEI Needs To Be Renamed To EJ

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, ...

The Importance of Looking After The ‘Family’

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 ...

Age is a Number – It’s What You Do With The Years Counts

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 ...

Take That! Reflections on Opening a Superstar School

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, ...

A Lonely Octopus with a Dream to Share: The Exhausting Reality of Educational Startup Leaders

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 ...