Sunmarke Blog
Read the latest posts and thought leadership from Sunmarke School’s staff and students.
Risk Taking in the Classroom
November 16, 2022
The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) has a list of character traits they endeavor to cultivate in their different programmes.
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Character Strengths in Education
November 16, 2022
Character Strengths in Education I was approached last week by a student who was looking to take an extra qualification...
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The Beauty of Reading & How to Cultivate the Habit in Children
March 9, 2022
The Beauty of Reading & How to Cultivate the Habit in Children In an ever-growing technological world and because of...
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How to help your child manage their feelings and build resilience using Emotion Coaching
December 8, 2021
How to help your child manage their feelings and build resilience using Emotion Coaching How to become your child’s Emotional...
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Positive Education = Positive Living
November 10, 2021
Positive Education = Positive Living Positive Education is not just a curriculum, a method of teaching & learning, it is...
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Off to the Races: Musings on the University Rankings system
November 3, 2021
Off to the Races: Musings on the University Rankings system And we are off to the races again…. The college application...
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Supporting our children in finding purpose & meaning
November 3, 2021
Supporting our children in finding purpose & meaning “Who am I?” and “What do I want to be when I...
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Listening to be understood!
October 11, 2021
Listening to be understood! Healthy communication is a two-way street – it takes active listening and using the right “language”....
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Yeah, We Said That
June 2, 2021
Yeah, We Said That Last week, an interview panel and myself finished well over 60 mock job interviews for our...
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Caring as an everyday experience
May 18, 2021
Caring as an everyday experience The word “empathy” is one we are all very familiar with. It is a behaviour...
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Purposeful Practise – be a better version of yourself
May 6, 2021
Purposeful Practise - be a better version of yourself Everyday I try to be a better version of myself than...
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10 Reasons why engagement in the Performing Arts is critical for future success
April 21, 2021
10 Reasons why engagement in the Performing Arts is critical for future success ‘Whether they are exposed to the arts...
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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go”
April 5, 2021
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” One of the best gifts I received when I graduated from my Master’s Program 24...
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“This graphic got me thinking….”
March 23, 2021
“This graphic got me thinking….” Sometimes, simple things help explain a wide range of phenomena. If you’ve ever heard of...
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What’s the sound of a choo choo train gotta do with Careers?
March 10, 2021
What’s the sound of a choo choo train gotta do with Careers? I want you to picture a subway map. ...
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Celebrating the Women in our lives.
March 8, 2021
Celebrating the Women in our lives. Today is International Women’s day, a day where we celebrate those amazing ladies who...
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Are you familiar with the Career Rainbow?
February 24, 2021
Are you familiar with the Career Rainbow? Oh to be young again! Place yourself on the Career Rainbow as a...
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Sunmarke School is recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay safe online – again
October 22, 2020
Sunmarke School is recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay safe online - again Sunmarke School has been re-accredited...
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After-school activities are back at Sunmarke! Safe, fun & there is something for everyone.
August 30, 2020
After-school Sport activities are back at Sunmarke for Term 1, from September to December 2021! Safe, fun & there is...
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Back To School – We Are Safe, Secure & Ready For You!
August 12, 2020
Back To School – We Are Safe, Secure & Ready For You! We are eager and excited to welcome all...
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