From the desk of Mr Gareth Kolkenbeck-Ruh: Senior Deputy Headmaster - Preparatory
Jerry Maguire knew best
The science of educating our young people has led to many innovations. New technologies have allowed for more diverse experiences. I'm not suggesting parents should not question and be advocates for their children, but what I am suggesting is that the course of action that will yield the best results is to work hand-in-hand with the professionals.
Teachers, principals, school support staff, interventionists, and on and on, work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for every student. The relationship that exists between education professionals and parents can sometimes be counterproductive to the positive outcomes we all seek for our students. But, when parents understand the complexities of teaching and learning and set aside the paradigm of their own student experience, we can attempt to work together. It's through cooperation, instead of hostility that will allow for more students to access the education they deserve to reach the future that they all desire.

Are there fads and trends in education? Sure. Do certain methods and practices work better for particular students? Of course. How we navigate through the maze of teaching and learning will shape the future.
What's most important to keep in mind, is that parents and teachers want the same thing. Parents we want their children to have happy, productive lives. They want to protect them from the dangers of the world. They want them to be better than they are.
As a teacher, we want the exact thing for our students. And as Jerry Maguire so eloquently stated, "Help me, help you!”.
Let’s strive for support across all facets of school life particularly with behaviour and discipline, so that we continue to take our school from strength to strength.