Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.
As the academic year winds down, one begins to reflect on all that has been. It can be very sobering to look back and see all that was planned and perhaps did not come to fruition; or perhaps one can be pleasantly surprised at how much was achieved. Taking time to reflect on one’s achievements is an important part of knowing oneself, and allowing oneself to learn from success and failure alike.
As teachers, we encounter a very broad range of children, each possessing their own unique personality, will, likes and dislikes. The first day of each new academic year brings with it a sense of excitement, but also a little bit of nervousness, as one is never entirely sure what the melting pot of the classroom may dish up. We all have stories of children we have encountered over the years who have been real pickles; but more often than not, there is more to it than meets the eye.
This is an article I wrote at about this time last year (amended slightly). I think it still holds true, and I post it again as encouragement to our imminent Leavers.
There are few things more inspiring than meeting someone who is secure in their knowledge of themselves and their strengths.
