Today the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) latest national report, which surveys thousands of school leaders across the country, confirms that principal wellbeing is at crisis levels, with unrelenting workloads, mental health challenges, and increasing instances of aggressive parent and community behaviour making the role unsustainable.
For the first time in 14 years I am not delivering my end of year oration. Here is my 2023 Presentation Night Speech for my school. Revisiting this speech brings wonderful reflections. I share this with you.
People don’t talk about the soul very much anymore. It’s so much easier to write a resume than to craft a spirit.
To the class of 2019. I have witnessed you evolve into incredible young people. High School is a challenge, no doubt about that. It seems that navigating a pathway where you are true to yourself takes great courage and determination. You are here, now ready to move successfully into the world, while it may not feel like it. You are soooooo ready.
Over my 9 years being a Secondary School Principal I have written close to 250 speeches. Mostly, I am keen to build hope, pose questions and celebrate the moment. As the 52 weeks continue 2/52
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