Are you familiar with the expression ‘Canary in the Coalmine’? It’s a way coal miners used to keep an eye on the air when underground. When the canary became sick or died, it was a sign that things were not good in the area. What if we applied this theory to schools? Who would your canaries be and how would you know when they weren’t tracking so well?

The way we live now means we have 24/7 access to everything. How do you disconnect when you feel like you always have to be accessible? It’s time to reclaim the space and recognise that it’s okay not to share everything.

How do you use your school holidays to recharge and prepare for the term ahead?