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 has followed me through three continents, shaping my professional journey as an educator and boarding leader.
From the lush landscapes of New Zealand …
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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 universities in France, Malaysia, and the UK, and plans for many more.
She is an English and French teacher at heart but is also passionate about …
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by Chris Llewellyn Introduction: The Shift Toward Teacher Well-being Well-being, a catchphrase that influences discussions in all aspects of contemporary life.
In education, for years the lens has been squarely focused on our students and their learning needs.
One could argue that this lens has become hyper-focused on students, especially in the aftermath of the …
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by Ryno Engelke Introduction In today’s working environment, wellbeing often takes a backseat to productivity and innovation, which are commonly seen as the primary indicators of organisational success.
However, research shows that organisations that prioritise the wellbeing of their staff end up with healthier, more satisfied teams that drive greater innovation and productivity.
Therefore, it …
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 holistic approach in supporting the entire family unit.
This shift is particularly evident at Farleigh, where we have recognised the growing demands on parents and responded by …
by Nicolas Belcher Context: The topic of this overarching article and the potential expansion of understanding the importance of partnerships in an International school context continues to enrich, concern, and delight with further introspection.
This article is a very brief hook to provide those engaging in their first pathway to International leadership, those in the …
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by Martin Boother Over the past few years, and even more so since COVID, student wellbeing has shot to the top of the priority list for schools.
No one could argue this is not an essential part of what we do, but does that make it right to leave the staff behind? The very people …
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by David Ingram Key Takeaways from Our Post-pandemic Journey Staff wellbeing is an essential element of running any organisation but especially so for international schools.
A workplace culture that enables individuals to flourish, supports the overall success of our whole school community.
Our College Context In March 2022, our community went into hard lockdown as …
by Saira Bano – Founder/PYP Coordinator of The Peace Attitude Schools.
Having had the privilege to work in various cultures and countries as a teacher, mentor, presenter, and since 2019 also a school founder, I have been able to gain insight into the common challenges that come with leadership, especially in international school contexts which …
by Abigail Alexis-Olubuyide “Scrap the well-being lesson!” he said.
“Anyway, well-being should be woven into every area of school life.
” I was shocked.
I did not agree.
I had to speak up.
Yes, well-being should be woven into every area of school life but surely some emotions required the space to be talked through and life …