Vision Building & Values

by Sam Gipson Every school can answer the question, “What do we do?” Far fewer can answer, with complete consistency, “Who are we?” At first glance, that may seem an unusual question for a school to ask that was fast approaching its fiftieth anniversary. Surely, after decades of history, tradition and generations of alumni, the […]

by John Devadoss Have you ever wondered what truly happens in an international school boarding house long after the day students have left, the perimeter gates are secured, and the evening security lights cast their steady glow across campus? The heart of the boarding school begins to beat. Beyond the dark classrooms and lit pathways,

by David William Sheehan There is no blank slate in an Irish household. You inherit rooms before you inherit opinions. On my mother’s side, every house had the same object on the wall: my great-great-uncle’s Irish language certificate from 1905, issued by Coláiste na Mumhan before the Irish state existed. No one pointed at it.

by Karolina Bloom “Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is creating a new space, a better space for everyone.” – George Dei Inclusion is frequently described as a policy, a framework, or a collection of strategies. Yet research and experience consistently demonstrate that none of these elements is effective in isolation. Policies

Joanna Povall In the world of education, school leaders are often cast in the role of strategist, problem-solver, and policy driver. Their performance is measured in attainment data, inspection ratings, and budget spreadsheets. Yet, behind these visible markers lies another metric, one that rarely appears in annual reports but is etched into the hearts of

by Andrea Stanberg When I reflect on my journey into character education, it feels less like a career path and more like a calling that found me. It began in 1993, when I was the founding Faculty Head of Music and Year 7 Patron at the newly opened Australian International School in Singapore and a

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

We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news about our recent visit to Alice Smith International School in Kuala Lumpur! As part of our ongoing mission to level-up international school leadership, we embarked on this journey to learn from one of the leading institutions in the region and gain some insights that will