First day back at school

 Feberuary 2 2026 

Wow, What can I say? Well first of all I can definitely say it is good to be back. But I know I have a huge responsibility this year. Yes it is always about my teaching calling but it also about my family. I am not just a teacher I am a father, brother and son to the best parents on this planet. I know there is not such thing as finding balance but it about finding that centeredness  where you are able to see that something is lacking and there needs to be effort but into certain areas of your life. 

I sat back and watched my students today, and all I saw was innocent children just wanting to learn, have fun and be apart of something great. I could definitely see the leaders who are vocal in class but I also see the leaders who are no vocal but lead through their actions. I see students who need more confidence in themselves to push boundaries this year and than I see students who just genuinely lovely and graceful. i see students who shouldn't sit together for many reasons and students who can learn a thing or two from other leaders in class. I guess I have to make these calls in class so that my class runs smoothly throughout the year. 

In many ways I have the chance make this learning space a space they feel comfortable to learn in but most importantly comfortable to have their own say in how things should be in class. I do not know how this year is going to plan out but i'm praying and hoping that this year is the best year of my teaching career.  I get the chance to leave my mark in the spaces I am working in but the over-thinking and the feeling of things not being good enough holds me back many times. I need to just go with the ideas that come to my mind and run with it. Comparing yourself to others can cause destruction. Being yourself is the best way serve others. Find what you love what you are good at and serve others using your gifts. 

What I noticed and recognised in class that needs to addressed or polished:

- I see the boys who need more support in maintaining good relationships, 

- I see girls who needs to come out of their shells more 

- I see girls who are can cause some issues further down the track. 

What do I do though? I am very firm and can be scary too if needed but my heart is telling me let them be kids but also know that there are boundaries. Thats the word boundaries. 

well I am signing out now and heading home, to my babies. I am also going to hit the gym and run it back again tomorrow morning. (I need to note what I am doing this week on my planning so that I dont create work for myself down the track).