#addingvalue

[rashidatowe]

We did it 👏🏽Passed with a 98% 💃🏾 Now I’m officially & legally able to serve you at Rashidat’s Detox Cafe safely. This certificate ensures my customers can trust my knowledge in handling their food properly. 🙌🏾 I can’t wait to serve you all. I’m just crossing my t’s and dotting my i’s before I open my doors. I have a few more certificate frames to get and it’s ON! 💃🏾 #addingvalue https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hno1wB7YA/?igshid=1wbkbihhze32d

[bablake]

Adding Value, Giving Joy

At the start of this week, I attended the HMC Conference in Stratford, where I was able to meet with other headteachers and leaders to consider the challenges and opportunities that we all face.

This year, the conference programme included a series of talks looking at leadership. I will probably pick up on some of these in future blogs, however it was the final session that moved me and left me hopeful for the future. The last session of the conference is often poorly attended, as people begin their journey back to their school; however, since this year’s conference was close to Coventry, I was one of those fortunate enough to hear Jaz Ampaw-Farr lead a session called ‘Everyday Heroes’. I encourage you to watch her give a similar talk, which can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVHW7UlTobw&list=PL-Rfo8g5-uXeIr4t7f3OtMsuo8vZ2_oyP&index=3

Like all good speakers, she was an engaging story teller, explaining her often traumatic life journey and linking this to key principles. One of her themes was to be 10% braver and as part of this, she indicated that we might be terrified about getting something wrong, but that taking that next step is how we grow and are able to change lives. She spoke about the stories that we tell others about ourselves, about the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and our unwritten story. Teenagers can find this particularly difficult, and that inner voice will often exaggerate the negatives, but by encouraging them to try something, to put themselves forward and to stand up for their values, they may well be amazed by what can be achieved. Part of the joy of working in a school is seeing the confident and happy young people that leave us, wanting, and able, to make a positive difference to our world.

In her talk, Jaz mentioned a phrase that she uses with her family, which is ‘adding value, giving joy’. I think that this is a motto that I may steal and use in my own conversations with pupils and colleagues. Watch this space!

Andrew Wright   Headmaster

(Bulletin No 87 - Friday 6th October 2023)

[coolarunromi]

New blinds. New window coverings. #addingvalue #addingcolorstolife❤️🎨 #RitsonRoad #Oshawa (at Oshawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQ0DLSO_Vk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[coolarunromi]

Dunkirk Appliances. Shopping for a Refrigerator. #RitsonRoad #addingcolorstolife❤️🎨 #addingvalue (at Oshawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQyUUbOUOe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[esoterictype]

Experimenting with texture & limited pallet. Building up layers, but focusing on a landscape of atmosphere before adding any structured elements. Mainly having another play… ☺️ #atmosphere #abstractpainting #workinprogress #layers #addingvalue #subtracting #inspire #artistsoninstagram #developingartist #emergingartist #emergingart #visualartist #feels #practice #colorharmony #disstressed #texturedart #artmakingprocess #artmaking #studiogrind #wipart #splatter #acrylicpainting #uglybeauty #interiordesigner #uniquedecor #customdecor (at Tower District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjDrYb6LY6Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[milkumx]

L S back deck brewery 😎…..#weekendproject #addingvalue #notforhire https://www.instagram.com/p/CcgvlwiLBqgsfD4avq1QtubagOdDVIV7swa0sU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[buildthishous]

We have started something new. Adding value visually through words. The kids can share their love and encouragement for one another by writing something on each other’s doors or on mom and dad’s door. We help the younger ones in their writings. You get to read it over and over and keep it fresh. #addingvalue #loving #kindness #fresh https://www.instagram.com/p/CHEDBIfD9ww/?igshid=1l9mrgw5evco6

[prophetofluv900]

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Adding value... When I come in contact with people or objects. I don't want to leave them, the way I met them. If, I don't add positive value to their lives or to that object. Then, there is no legacy to leave behind. The first five minutes matters to me. It is my moment to listen and take notes. The first five minutes, is my time to listen to my inner man-The Holy Spirit. Let's make the world a better place. original phote by 4K wall paper. #prophetofluv #prophetofluv900 #prophetofluv33 #letsmaketheworldabetterplace #addingvalue (at Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CECM_JfJVHK/?igshid=hz1dbyibqiqu