by Daniel Casey-Dunn Global citizenship is a key buzzword in all our schools and has been for the past 15 years.
But what does it really mean? And how can we ensure that the students we work with are truly becoming global citizens? The Framework For me, this graphic is the clearest way to conceptualise …
by Chris Moses After a particularly long week and while in a somewhat cheeky mood, I remarked to a group of Principal friends that I would really love to have a school full of average, just entirely, wonderfully, completely average – students.
While my words sprang from some incidental and long-forgotten frustrations, with that quip, I …
by Alissa Gouw Knowledge as Assets in Schools During one of the Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (PSTC) at my school, one parent highlighted a veteran teacher who excelled at creating a supportive atmosphere during their conference.
This teacher helped the parent and child easily understand the child’s progress and develop a clear plan for moving forward.
Interestingly, …
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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 …
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 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 Carly Chilton Being a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in the Middle East is both rewarding and challenging.
This dynamic region, with its rich cultural diversity and varied educational systems, presents unique obstacles for educators dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
In this blog post, I will explore the challenges faced by …
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by Sohipe Wang Imagine this: I’m at the Guangzhou Grand Theatre, soaking in the vibes of a spectacular musical.
And guess what? One of my students owns the spotlight as an actress! It got me thinking about how arts fit into the whole international school scene.
It’s not just about sketches and tunes.
In this …
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By Barry Cooper.
Results That’s the starting point, that’s the hygiene factor for any school principal, it’s not even a conversation.
We want our students to get great results that reflect their work and go on to do the things they want to do.
But that’s a short-term goal.
What do we really want our …
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By James Adekunle- Head of Business Studies & Economics Department at Park House English School Doha, Qatar.
Introduction: In 2022, only one-third of adults in the UK were financially iterate[i].
According to the OECD’s PISA financial literacy assessment in 2020, less than 25% of 15-year-olds globally demonstrate a basic level of financial literacy – indicating …