September, for teachers, is kind of a second New Year's. It's a new start, a chance to put old behaviours firmly in the past and an opportunity to build new ones. What a great opportunity. Of course, the optimists would say every day and every moment is that chance, but as humans, we still respond to clear markers and September is one of those markers. I'm wondering what pattern, behaviour, attitude I would choose to put behind and which I shall embrace. The quote above struck me that I'm reuniting with my school 'tribe' and my way of being in that tribe is not only me, but a complicated business of interactions, responses and emotions. It's amazing to think we build each other, change each other, grow each other. I'm looking forward to having communal discussions around what will change in September, holding on to the treasures from last year while planning for new and exciting ventures. Happy New Year!
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