Each school is unique. We knew that the day we started Graydin and we continue to relearn that every year we continue to grow. But they are not unique in the way you may think. Of course, they offer much of the same services, have similar structures and of course many of the same job roles. What makes them different from one another is their current circumstance, the context in which they find themselves in. They are all existing in their unique moment in history.

Some of my toughest years growing up were between the ages 7-10. I was bullied and felt like an outsider. Upon reflection, I realise I needed was a coach.

Since Saturday, October 7 this year, a war in the Middle East has been consuming the mental bandwidth of millions of lives all over the world. If you have an acquaintance, colleague, friend or loved one who is deeply or even loosely connected to the Arab or Jewish world, you need to Check-In

“I am not a label. The doctors may label me, but don't you! Not you. Not the person who is supposed to be on my side. Don’t YOU dare collude with them.

I am not a label. I understand that labels help you make sense of the type of help I need and the severity of my condition, but it is not who I am. I just am. I am a human, living in a body, trying to survive. Trying to survive in a world that doesn't fully accept me and in a mind and body that doesn’t accept itself. Living in a world where I feel trapped, overwhelmed and out of control.

This was written in honour of International Grief Awareness Day and those we have all lost, loved and grieved.

On Tuesday last week, we buried one of my brothers, Colin David Simpson. Laying him to rest reminded me of the importance of a possibility mindset and sense of adventure. Colin was a risk-taker, a true rascal, and could make you laugh until your belly hurt. Then we lost him.

For most students, the end of August is a bittersweet time for one simple reason – exam results. As an educator or parent, you're likely pondering, “How can I provide the most effective support when my students’ exam results come to light?”