We live in a world that loves origin stories. These origin stories help us establish the motivation and identity of our heroes. It sets our heroes on their path; it shapes their destiny. Origin stories often explain what has caused or brought about a vital...
Our recent student-led initiative, the NBCS AI Summit – The Impact of AI on Young People, about artificial intelligence, education and the future of work was an extremely valuable day for students, academics and industry professionals. Congratulations to Hannes...
A thankful heart creates a healthy mindset, guards against entitlement, and allows us to appreciate and embrace the world. Gratitude helps us to be joyful, to enjoy the good, to celebrate, while keeping our sights on what is ahead, with hope and purpose. I saw Mumford...
Earlier this week a colleague shared an article from The Sydney Morning Herald with me. The article was titled, in part: How Schools Have It Wrong on Kids’ Anxiety. It’s a provocative title. And for some, perhaps a provocative article. The article outlines how some...
Meeting with students is a privilege. Listening to and understanding more about their journey through school is a delight. Mainly joyful, sometimes funny, often heartfelt, occasionally sad, their stories exemplify the richness of opportunities and experiences that...
In Term 1 we released our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, adding a seventh strategic priority to our previous six. That seventh priority: Community. It may seem strange that we needed to add it. The NBCS community is already a wonderful collection of families, students and...