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It's the Principle that Matters

by David Scott

Musings of a locked-down School Principal

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Episodes

  1. Overwhelmed? Ideas to Take Control

    Many of us have busy lives and busy minds. We might think that the more we do, the more we'll achieve. But there can come a time when tasks and worries start to pile up, and the burden of things we feel we have to do becomes too heavy. We start to feel overwhelmed, and this can cause stress. But…

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  2. Living & Leading in a Time of Change

    It's back - Join me for the first episode since May

  3. Episode 9 - Reflecting on our Learning

    Join me as I reflect on our recent remote learning experience and ask other staff members what they learned from the experience having now had some time to reflect.

  4. What is Worth Learning?

    Join me as I ask the question, What is worth learning? What is your educational philosophy?

  5. Episode 7 - What does New Normal Mean?

    I have been thinking a lot about that often overused phrase – The New Normal and what that could mean for education and schools in particular. The COVID-19 pandemic as well as being a crisis worldwide is also a massive opportunity for education. It’s the opportunity touted for so long by people...

  6. Episode 6: How to Learn From Your Mistakes And Put Those Lessons Into Practice

    No one is immune to making mistakes – we are human, after all! But if we simply apologize and carry on as before, we're in danger of repeating the same errors, and there is a limit to how many replacement laptops you can have!

  7. Episode 5 "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."

    In this episode, I will look at how you can maximize your personal impact in a difficult situation by using a method I have been reading about the Control Influence Accept or (CIA) model.

  8. Episode 4 - Survey Feedback and Research News

    Feedback on the recent parent survey as well as some findings from current research and learnings for the future

  9. Episode 3: What works in Remote Teaching & Learning

    It is important to ensure the transition from school to home-based learning is grounded in evidence, as much as possible. Though much of the evidence regarding best practice comes from the higher education sector, the 'evidence-based' principles we have gathered through students and staff surveys...

  10. Episode 2 - Switching to Flexible and Independent Learning

    Join me as I speak to special guests Jason Gurney and Sara Frizelle with tips and advice for a successful transition into remote learning.

  11. It's the Principle that Matters - Episode One

    Kia ora Join me from your bubbles for my first podcast episode of It's the Principle that Matters. In this first episode, I will be reflecting on the first week of our remote learning programme and giving you 10 tips to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

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Musings of a locked-down School Principal

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David Scott

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