Behind the Scene at the Zoo

The bell goes, books close, chairs move back and within minutes the school day changes pace. One child is already looking for a ball, another is finding a friend, while someone else finishes a snack or sits quietly before the next lesson begins. From the outside, it can look like a simple pause in the…

By upper primary, many pupils can open a program, find information online and put together a presentation without much difficulty. The more interesting question is what happens after that familiarity has been established. As schoolwork becomes more demanding, using technology well starts to involve judgement: deciding which tool suits a task, which information deserves attention,…

There is a particular energy that comes with a school Sports Day, one that begins long before the first race and lingers well after the final cheer. It lives in the quiet preparation, in the anticipation of the learners, and in the way a school community gathers with a shared sense of purpose. It is…