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Empowering Generations: 50 Years of Transformative Education and Community Impact
The Spark of Determination In a journey spanning five decades, the transformative power of education and community involvement has reshaped the lives of many, including mine. At the age of 15, my father became increasingly aware that his over-active son was rapidly losing interest in sitting through “youth fellowship” on a Sunday morning and was […]
Awe-some Classrooms
How do we re-imagine education if we are not teaching in awe-some classrooms? One accepted definition of AWE is…“Awe is a feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” Stop for a moment while reading this article and think of a moment when you have experienced […]
Assessment and Grading
Ripe for Creative Overhaul What is your task as a teacher in terms of Assessment and Grading? Is your purpose to select talent? Is your purpose to develop talent? The answer must be one or the other as there is no midway. It is one or the other. If you are into selecting talent, then […]
The High Heel Store
The High Heel Store Advert reads: Do you like a good pair of heels? There is something about walking in heels that makes one feel empowered, tall and able to announce one’s presence in the hall. It certainly does something to the lower leg, causing those around to cast an eye while you stride in […]
The Power of Brain Breaks
The brain changes in response to experiences. That is a powerful statement. It speaks directly to the high level of neuroplasticity in our brain structure. Our brains are pliable. Experience changes the way we process data. We are often unaware of this powerful tool that teachers have in their toolkit. Now is the time for us […]
Take a break. Go Graze!
For many of our Partners, this is the time for the mid-year break. Just like recess for students at school, so school holidays are essential for teacher survival. This is a vital time to get yourself well, physically, but more importantly, mentally. This is a vital time to take a break and go graze! […]
Flourishing During Difficult Times
Increasingly, teachers are verbalising that they want their students to not only achieve, but to thrive. Living through a pandemic creates a real threat to education accessibility. In our country with such huge wealth discrepancies, the threat is even larger. How do we provide an environment for students to flourish during difficult times? Teachers have […]