[with apologies to Kenneth Grahame] Ratty, Mole and Badger sauntered down the well worn track towards the lake, or rather “The Lake” as it had come to be termed, such was its magnificence. It was a hot, hot day. So hot that momentarily Mole mused that once upon a time he had rather liked […]
Actor Richard E Grant, having recently lost his wife, said, “Grief hits us like tsunamis as we try and put one foot in front of the other”. As our community was struck by grief earlier this term, I was compelled to write down my experience with grief, not for pity, but to help those who […]
Observing one of our recent Friday well-being sessions, I was reminded of the immense impact of conversation on interpersonal connections. Being one of the three C’s of MCM – Conversation has always been recognized as paramount for connection and empathy. However, I want to highlight how, in this new digital age, conversations are even more […]
When I had children, I am not sure what I expected. Difficulty, sure, but what did I expect them to be like? I think I assumed a level of ‘normality’, once the initial post-birth check that they had all their fingers and toes was completed. Now, I wonder what I thought ‘normal’ was. We […]
“I want to break free” Having just completed the Long Exeat aka the first half term, many of us were buoyed by the freedoms that were granted to travel, as we’ve been “under pressure” of the continued lockdown! For many parents & staff that had received their second vaccine this meant one thing… “break free!” […]
A recent conversation found me on the wrong end of a 5 year-old’s wit after I admired his artwork. “What a colourful fish,” I said. “It’s not a fish. It’s a painting,” the young artist replied, laughing at his own joke and unknowingly reprising the surrealist conceit of René Magritte’s pipe, of which more later. […]
Do you ever notice that small voice inside your head? The one that might give you a pep talk in challenging situations. Or the one that might cause you to further doubt yourself when feeling insecure. That voice is called your “inner voice” and is shaped over years, by the patterns of the things people say […]
“Every day, everywhere our children spread their dreams beneath our feet and we should tread softly.” Ken Robinson I use the quote from the late Sir Ken Robinson as this is a wellbeing blog after all and putting the children first is ingrained in my role. There is no doubt we are all suffering […]
Get creative: how doing something practical, just for the fun of it, can create a sense of purpose and release. A lesson from childhood. This is a story of creativity, release, bloodshed, bodily harm, tears, hope and humanity. Writing those words I am struck by the fact that it could describe my childhood: […]
The College Scheme of Work for the Michaelmas Term 2021 “Well-being is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.” – Noam Shpancer, PhD A warm welcome back to Marlborough College Malaysia and a particular hello to those of you joining our community for the first […]