Reflection

German philosopher Herbart (1806) believed that the mind was the sum of all ideas which entered one’s conscious life. He emphasized the importance of both the physical and the human environment in the development of the mind. To Herbart, ideas were central to the process. To this point, what really matters in planning for a healthy…

“The ability to read, write, and analyse; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table — all of that starts with education.” Michelle Obama Every election campaign brings with it funding commitments, reforms and smiling…

How has the year started for you? Inspiring professional learning to start the year? Social media posts and reels have shared some great pictures of teachers and school leaders in action! The annual rush of mandatory compliance tasks waits online, and new syllabi are ready to go.  Primary school teachers are familiar with the routine…

The perennial media cries of ‘all’ the school holidays and teachers working daylight hours, not on the weekend and a ‘good’ salary does not shine a light on the work in schools and the school community. School holidays are part of the award that teachers and school leaders are employed under. The school year seemed…

December 1 is the 335th day of the year and the first day of Summer. Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10. The 2022 theme: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. The ’30-day’ race toward 2023 begins in earnest. The school year is almost behind you. End of year Professional learning; new English and…