What a terrific day we all had today, at the athletics carnival. The weather was superb, the kids terrific in every way, and the large contingent of parents friends and families made it a special day for us all. As I said at the end, it is days like this which build our school community's spirit and identity. Schools are important social institutions as well as educational ones, as they provide forums and opportunities to bring local people together for a common cause - their children. Imagine if Geographe Primary School didn't exist - how many people in your neighbourhood would you know?
I think every one of us, students parents and staff, left the oval today feeling very proud and fortunate to be a part of this school. For me personally, I have had opportunities to move away from schools into other roles in education or beyond, but something holds me back. Seeing and feeling the camaraderie and spirit of our school today while walking around talking to parents and kids, or helping run the carnival, reminded me why I'm still working as a principal in a government primary school, and there is not a better one than ours.
The carnival today had a nice blend of competition, participation and fun (the latter beautifully captured by the picture below of Miss Tew running down the track in her tutu (tew-tew?). A feature of Geographe is the Education Support Centre, and it was fantastic to see the way GPS students included, supported and encouraged their friends from GESC.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
I think every one of us, students parents and staff, left the oval today feeling very proud and fortunate to be a part of this school. For me personally, I have had opportunities to move away from schools into other roles in education or beyond, but something holds me back. Seeing and feeling the camaraderie and spirit of our school today while walking around talking to parents and kids, or helping run the carnival, reminded me why I'm still working as a principal in a government primary school, and there is not a better one than ours.
The carnival today had a nice blend of competition, participation and fun (the latter beautifully captured by the picture below of Miss Tew running down the track in her tutu (tew-tew?). A feature of Geographe is the Education Support Centre, and it was fantastic to see the way GPS students included, supported and encouraged their friends from GESC.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone!