by Greg Maselos | Dec 5, 2023 | Interchange Bench
As I sit down to pen these words, I must remind myself that my glasses are in fact on, it is not a foggy night, and the blur is nothing but my new everlasting desire to reacquaint myself with my beloved pillow. The sleep-deprived haze that envelopes my world is,...
by Dr Paul Teys | Aug 4, 2023 | Interchange Bench
As I reflect on over twenty years as a principal in four schools, staff matters consumed a significant amount of time and effort and at times nearly caused major grief. Staff relationships, performance, managing conflict, ensuring engagement and alignment with the...
by Fiona Lewis-Gray | Jul 6, 2023 | The Slade Report
This week we did our official Biggest Morning Tea, and it was a great success! Hosting it at the end of May, we got everyone involved in a Great Slade Bake Off, with our teams bringing in their own baked goods. Although there was some trepidation about what would be...
by Anita Ziemer | Apr 13, 2023 | The Slade Report
If those who most resist change typically have the most to lose, then I’m wondering what it is that ‘No’ voters stand to lose? I listen to the news over Easter and hear that King Charles has given his support for research into the British monarchy’s (aka his own...
by Fiona Lewis-Gray | Mar 10, 2023 | The Slade Report
Have you ever experienced a switch that turned on a light bulb moment, and then for that moment to restlessly buzz around your mind until it settles? For me, that happened in early March when I explored the International Women’s Day website, and was able to...
