Welcome Back and let me not wish you a Happy New Year - that implies we need luck - let us take responsibility and make it a Happy New Year, for us, and for the people around us.
As we step into 2025, I find myself reflecting on the fresh start it offers—an opportunity to reset, refocus, and embrace the year ahead with renewed energy, confidence and a sense of calm.
As I write this, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police is playing softly in the background, and, althoughth the lyrics can actually sound a little creepy, it does remind me of the deep responsibility and care we have for one another. The line, “Every move you make, every step you take, I’ll be watching you,” resonates with our role as educators, parents, and caregivers—offering support, guidance, and love to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and safe.
This New Year invites us to plant seeds of growth and hope. There’s a Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to make a positive impact—whether it’s in our own lives, our children’s, or our community. Each small action we take today can grow into something magnificent tomorrow.
Proverbs 22:6 offers us guidance too: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This verse speaks to the shared mission we have at both our schools—to nurture not only academic success but also resilience, kindness, and a deep sense of moral purpose. Every small gesture, every word of encouragement, every act of care plants roots that will help our children thrive.
And as Samwise Gamgee said in The Lord of the Rings, “There’s some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” Let’s hold on to that belief as we step into this new year. Together, we can face challenges with courage, celebrate victories big and small, and find joy in the everyday moments.
This year, let’s make every breath, every step, and every moment count. Here’s to a year filled with hope, kindness, and the shared goal of giving our children the best start possible. Happy New Year to you all—let’s make 2025 extraordinary together!
