Staff Reflections
Staff Reflections
We all know how stressful school life can be, and how important it is to take care of our mental health and well-being, but how often do we pause to be still in our busy schedules?
The idea of these reflections is to encourage you to take a few minutes to consciously stop and reflect. We hope that they will help you to centre yourself and maybe to see things in a new light. There is plenty of research that shows the very real and sometimes unexpected benefits of intentionally attending to our own well-being.
How you do this will look different for each of you. You might choose to sit quietly with a cup of tea, or go for a walk, or simply find a space to be alone with your thoughts – there is no one-size fits all. Before we can support and encourage others, we need to nourish ourselves first, and we hope that these simple, weekly reflections will be a helpful starting point.
“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.”
2026/2027 Reflections
19th October, Yeast
As any baker knows, it does not require a lot of yeast to make bread rise.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about yeast
12th October, Dance
The dance of life is not about learning a set of steps or moves..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about dance
5th October, Hope
'Hope is contagious. Your actions will inspire others'..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about hope
28th Sept, Poetry
'Life's like poetry,' Dolly Parton..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about poetry
21st Sept, Sortumn
Have you heard the term, 'Sortumn'? Click to find out more Staff reflection about 'Sortumn'
14th Sept, Peace
21st September is the International Day of Peace.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about peace
7th Sept, Horizons
Think back to some of the horizons you have experienced during the summer.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about horizons2025/2026 Reflections
13th July, Traffic Lights
As you're finishing those last jobs.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about traffic lights
6th July, Lighthouse
A lighthouse stands steady no matter the weather..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about lighthouse
29th June, Sandcastle
One of the best things about building a sandcastle is being in the moment.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about sandcastles
22nd June, Ice Cream
What ice cream flavours do you remember from your childhood? Click to find out more Staff reflection about ice cream
15th June, Welcome
A smile is the universal welcome.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about welcome
8th June, Kites
Kites were first flown in the 5th century BC, in China..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about kites
1st June, Honeysuckle
For many, the fragrance of a honeysuckle on a summer's evening brings back childhood memories. Click to find out more Staff reflection about honeysuckle
18th May, Ladybird
There are more than 40 species of ladybird in the UK... Click to find out more Staff reflection about ladybirds
11th May, Action
Mental Health Week - called to go beyond awareness Click to find out more Staff reflection about mental health
4th May, Alive!
'Live in sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air' Click to find out more Staff reflection about being alive
27th April, Cracks
There is a Chinese story of a lady with two pots..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about cracks
20th April, Difference
'We can change the world and make it a better place' - Nelson Mandela Click to find out more Staff reflection about difference
13th April, Wonderful
'This is a wonderful Day. I have never seen this one before.' Maya Angelou Click here to find out more Staff reflection about the wonderful
23rd March, Seedlings
It has been said that seeds and seedlings are a symbol of hope.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about seedlings
16th March, Happiness
20th March is the International Day of Happiness..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about happiness
9th March, Serendipity
It's tempting to think that life is all about achieving our goals..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about serendipity
2nd March, Books
'You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to satisfy me', CS Lewis Click to find out more Staff reflection about books
23rd February, Breathe
We take between 17 000 and 33 000 breaths a day...... Click to find out more Staff reflection - breathe
9th February, Sticklebricks
One of the best things about Sticklebricks is the way they encourage creativity. Click to find out more Staff reflection about Sticklebricks
2nd February, Tea
Are you one of those people who think, 'You can't beat a nice cup of tea!'? Click to find out more Staff reflection about tea
26th January, Jasmine
Jasmine is originally from China and its name means, 'The flower that welcomes spring'. Click to find out more Staff reflection about jasmine
19th January, Robin
'A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song', Maya Angelou Click to find out more Staff reflections about robins
12th January - Ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese approach to living a happy and successful life, or having a sense of purpose..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about Ikigai
5th January, Change
'This is a New Year, a new beginning. And things will change' - Taylor Swift Click to find out more Staff reflection about change
10th November, Peace
‘Peace begins with a smile.’ Mother Teresa Click to find out more Staff refection about peace
3rd November, Jigsaw
The first jigsaw was a dissected map of Europe, designed in 1766 to teach people Geography.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about jigsaws
20th October, See Saw
Do you remember how frustrating see-saws can be? Click to find out more Staff reflection about seesaws
13th October, Believe
Schools are constantly encouraging children and young people to be resilient...... Click to find out more Staff reflection about self-belief
6th October, Unique
Your fingerprints are one of the many things that makes you unique..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about uniqueness
29th Sept. Harmony
1st October is International Music Day, celebrating the power of music to bring people together..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about harmony
22nd Sept. Seasons
How in tune do you feel with the rhythms of nature? Click to find out more Staff reflections about seasons
15th Sept. Help
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it can be a brave step towards solving a problem together.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about help
8th Sept. Canvas
September is a blank canvas, full of possibilities.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about a blank canvas2024/2025 Reflections
14th July, More or lesss
Think back over the school year. What things have brought you the most joy or satisfaction? Click to find out more Staff reflection about more or less
7th July, Compass
Where will your travels and adventures take you this summer? Click to find out more Staff reflection about compasses
30th June, Tennis
Tennis is a good metaphor for life, calling for focus, resilience, stamina and the ability to rise to a challenge.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about tennis
23rd June, Olives
Olives were one of the first fruit trees to be domesticated and were valued by ancient civilisations.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about olives
9th June, Buttercups
Do fields of buttercups remind you of childhood summers.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about buttercups
Wonder, 2nd June
Sunday 8th June is World Oceans Day, and this year’s theme is Wonder........... Click to find out more Staff reflection about wonder
Dragonfly, 19th May
Dragonflies are among the oldest living insects. They have evolved over 300 million years, predating the dinosaurs.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about dragonflies
Control, 12th May
The Stoics were Ancient Greek philosophers who thought life would be better if you could avoid being taken over by negative emotions.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about control
Victory, 5th May
Eighty years ago the country took to the streets to celebrate VE Day........ Click to find out more Staff reflection about victory
Walking, 28th April
May is National Walking Month. Is walking a part of your regular routine? Click to find out more Staff reflection about walking
Daisy, 21st April
‘Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.’ Click to find out more Staff reflection about daisies
Tulips, 31st March
In the seventeenth century, tulip mania hit the Dutch Republic, with bulbs exchanging hands for exorbitant prices...... Click to find out more Staff reflection about tulips
Mistakes, 24th March
Find a quiet and peaceful space where you won’t be interrupted. Close your eyes and breathe slowly and deeply..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about mistakes
Happiness, 17th March
20th March is International Day of Happiness..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about happiness
Hands, 10th March
Take a minute to sit quietly, steady your breathing, quieten you mind and look closely at your hands.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about hands
Pancakes, 3rd March
Most cultures have their version of pancakes, whether they’re crêpes, blinis, dosa or injera..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about pancakes
Foundations, 24th February
The Sears Tower in Chicago was the world’s tallest building when it opened in 1973..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about foundations
Rubik's Cube, 10th February
The Rubik's Cube is a best selling toy ever, with more than 500million being sold worldwide..... Click to find out more Staff reflection about Rubik's cubes
Talk, 2nd February
February 6th is 'Time to Talk Day' encouraging us to check in with a friend, or get together to talk, listen.... Click to find out more Staff reflection about talking
Story, 27th January
Most of us have created a narrative that explains who we are and where our life is going... Click to find out more Staff reflection about stories
True, 20th January
Are we staying true to ourselves, or trying to become someone different? Click to find out more Staff reflection about truth
Flourish, 13th January
What does flourishing look like for you? Click to find out more Staff reflection about flourishing
Dreams, 6th January
Can you imagine a different future? Click to find out more Staff reflection about dreams
Rewind, 16th December
Does the end of the year make you look back and relive the high points and low points? Click to find out more Staff reflection called rewind