There are probably many things that makes a great leader , one who brings significant transformation. This is an observation of leaders I encountered and a couple of generalisations. In the course of our travel over the last few weeks, I met some very different educational leaders from schools in Finland, Denmark, Sweden and England thatContinueContinue reading “#SCIL11 reflection: Two things enduring leaders don’t do”
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#scil11 Study Tour “The best PD a principal can do”
This was the quote of one of the principals who joined us on the inaugural SCIL Study Tour. I am still to write posts about the schools in England we visited and other reflections, but I need to take this opportunity for shameful promotion, that international travel, with a team of committed professionals can beContinueContinue reading “#scil11 Study Tour “The best PD a principal can do””
#scil11 Libraries: Where are we going? Two experiences in Delft, The Netherlands
This week we visited two extraordinary libraries: TU Delft Library and Learning Centre is the bright shiny new facility at the university located on outer rim of the city for the students. DOK: Library Concept Centre is in the heart of the Delft shopping and community precinct for the broad community of the city. BothContinueContinue reading “#scil11 Libraries: Where are we going? Two experiences in Delft, The Netherlands”
#scil11 – One day | Two cities
Today was our rest day and we each went in different directions. I spent the morning in Delft and the afternoon in Rotterdam. Two very different places. Delft is reminiscent of what Amsterdam must have looked like and Rotterdam, after being decimated in the war, is now a modern, bustling harbour city. Delft And thenContinueContinue reading “#scil11 – One day | Two cities”
#scil11 DOK Library Concept Centre: take a seat
There are lots of options to sit and work, read, listen, view, chat, connect, appreciate and lose yourself at DOK in Delft, The Netherlands… And of course, you need coffee!
#scil11 Jens, Mie & Berte – our favourite Danish family
This week we spent a day with Jens and Mie (and architect colleague, Andreas), and visited Berte, Jens’ wife and Mie’s mother at the after school activity centre she runs in Copenhagen. This family have a commitment to children, designing schools and developing community infrastructure that provide connection and spark interest and creativity for childrenContinueContinue reading “#scil11 Jens, Mie & Berte – our favourite Danish family”
#scil11 Krokslatt Kunskapsskolan: Space and pedagogy working together
A great school is not just about designing a clever space, you knew that. From what we observed today we saw a model where the design of the spaces supports the model for learning. The essential elements are: A passionate leader A scalable and workable system The quality of relationships across the community Students takeContinueContinue reading “#scil11 Krokslatt Kunskapsskolan: Space and pedagogy working together”
#SCIL11 Danfoss Universe: Theme Park meets Science Centre
“We need a new place to bring passion for science and technology back to our children. Danfoss Universe shall be such a place” Jorgensen Mads Clauson, Founder The vision behind the science based theme park was to bring a practical solution to meeting the future science, creativity and innovation needs of Denmark by providing aContinueContinue reading “#SCIL11 Danfoss Universe: Theme Park meets Science Centre”
Learning from Finland and connecting with my heritage
In less than a week I will have the opportunity to visit two schools in Finland. Since I was a child I have been proud of my Finnish heritage. My grandfather was a merchant sailor early last century. He arrived in Sydney, jumped ship and fell in love with a young Australian woman. Sadly, theContinueContinue reading “Learning from Finland and connecting with my heritage”
Lifting Vision | Leaders Learning – SCIL Study Tour 2011
Vision becoming reality I am energized when a dream or vision for the future, one that I have been working on for some time, finally becomes reality. In less than two weeks we embark on the next big adventure About 1 year ago I was traveling with my colleagues from SCIL/NBCS on the study tour,ContinueContinue reading “Lifting Vision | Leaders Learning – SCIL Study Tour 2011”
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