A very happy to Easter to you all. This is a very special time of year for me. A time of reflection and celebration with family and friends. So for those of you who have stopped by let me encourage you to think about the importance of the cross... a symbol of shame, of punishment and brutal death. And yet through Jesus it has become a symbol of pure, sacrificial and perfect love. 

The journey begins...

The goal of teaching is not only to equip children with numeracy and literacy skills but also to foster and develop in them a love of life-long learning and the skills they need to interact with the world around them.

As I interact with the world around me I am constantly amazed at the creativity and generosity of so many teachers. It is inspirational to see how other teachers are equipping their students for the journey of life. I am constantly being challenged to explore new ways of becoming an effective teacher. I am determined to never stop learning. 

Not only am I blessed to work with some amazing colleagues I am also fortunate enough to learn from teachers all around the world via their blogs. And so, my journey into the world of blogs begins with this small step...