Principal's Blog

A Life in Leadership: To Increase Performance – Give Responsibility

by LYIS Sir Graham Henry is a remarkable individual by anyone’s account. His obsession with being the best he could be and wanting the best from others culminated in New Zealand recapturing the ...

Fostering Genuine Stakeholder Involvement in Continuous School Improvement

by Justin Kirby Understanding and responding to the needs of a diverse school community is central to building a thriving educational environment. For international schools, stakeholder engagement ...

Transforming Boarding Culture: A Journey Across Three Continents

by Simon Johnson How does one not only transition into a leading boarding environment but also digest its culture and context and transform it into a thriving community of belonging?  This question ...

The Role of Leaders in Schools Supporting Sustainable Student Action

by Julia Campbell-Ratcliffe Empowering students to run their own projects, and serving their communities is a key element in (international) education. As leaders, we encourage our students to take ...

Redefining Leadership: A Year of Metacognitive Growth

by Aprajita Ralli As I reflect on my journey as Principal of Sreenidhi International School this past year and a half, I find myself deeply moved by how the concept of leadership has evolved within ...

The Role of HR

by Jing Li After seven years of work and study life in Leeds, UK, Jing Li started her career journey in international education by joining ULink Education in 2010. Jing has served in various ...

Things We Lost In The Flood? Wellbeing Priorities In A Post-Crisis Situation

by Gudrun Bjorg Ingimundardottir Gudrun is an international educator and school leader with experience in teaching and living on all continents except Antarctica (for now). She has degrees from ...

The Unsung Hero of School Leadership: The Power of Listening

by LYIS When we think about school leadership, the usual suspects come to mind: vision, discipline, innovation, and maybe even a touch of charisma, that special ‘x factor’ that you ...

The Intersection of Play and Safety: Lessons from Anji County

by Benjamin Derrick For children, the thrill of adventure hinges on one key ingredient: risk. It’s this instinct that drives them to explore and embrace excitement through play. Yet as parents and ...