Last month, I attended the PWS Yūgen 2.0 media literacy conference and was invited to present as a keynote speaker. It was a weekend of
Category: Action
My thoughts on George Floyd, racism and the important role of education
I’ve written over two hundred blog posts for Mr. Hill’s Musings, but I don’t think I’ve ever had less idea of what to write or
Digital leadership with Olivia Van Ledtje and Louie DaCosta
Last week, our Y4 students and teachers were treated to a special Zoom session with Olivia Van Ledtje (better known as LivBits) and Louie DaCosta
Urgent Room to Read coronavirus appeal: donations quadrupled!
This is a milestone blog post and I want to do something meaningful and important with it. It’s my 200th post and one year since
Ten steps to develop a meaningful class mission statement
At the beginning of the new school year, it is common for teachers to establish rules and norms for the class that set the tone
Action through advocacy
Student action is about young people making positive changes (big or small) as a result of their learning. Action is an integral part of the
Back to Tembak
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Tembak (remote Borneo) on a staff volunteering trip. I wrote about it in a previous post
My site visit with Room to Read India
I’m currently spending the Chinese New Year holiday in India. I love this country more every time I visit! This time, my main reason for
Inspiring change through blogging
This week, it was a privilege to speak to grade six students at Canadian International School of Hong Kong. The students are inquiring into how
Taking action for Tanzania
I am thrilled to announce that my blog will support literacy and girls’ education in Tanzania. This collaboration with Room to Read was inspired by
Room to Read: giving the gift of education
For several years, my school (specifically Year Four) has been working with Room to Read in a partnership that is mutually beneficial and going from strength
The Global Goals: get involved!
Often when we take action, it can feel isolated and insignificant. With all of the major and complex problems in the world, it’s disheartening to
Social media in the primary classroom
Social media is controversial. It generally has a bad reputation and can stir up many passionate opinions, mostly negative. The idea of introducing sites such
Why everyone should see ‘Wonder’
I had a whole other blog post planned for today. I’m halfway through writing it and planned to finish it off after getting back from
#CaptureKindness on Seesaw blogs
Last year, we promoted and celebrated Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week across the school. This year, I’d like to take it further. Starting on
Teachers’ trip to Tembak
For many years, my school (Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong) has supported the work of the Masarang Foundation, founded and led by Dr. Willie Smits.
Random Acts of Kindness Week #RAKWeek2017
Last week (12-18 February 2017) was Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week 2017. The RAK Foundation is a non-profit organisation that believes in the power
Action and Service Volunteers
It is with great pride that I share details of one of our school’s leadership programmes. Loosely based on the Duke of Edinburgh Award, our