Principal's Blog

Building an Inclusive Faculty: Rethinking Hiring in International Schools

by Tom Ferguson In our increasingly connected world, international schools have a responsibility not just to teach diversity but to model it in every aspect of school life, especially in hiring. A ...

The Silent Crisis in Schools – Teacher Safety

by Sophie Muessenich We Always Talk About Creating a Safe Environment for Students – But What About Teachers? In education, we pour endless energy into ensuring students feel safe. We craft ...

Reimagining and Redefining Leadership

by Loretta Fernando-Smith I am an Educator  I have been an educator for two and a half decades. I am a fourth-generation teacher; teaching is in my DNA. My mom recounts stories of four-year-old ...

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 ...