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Monday, 18th May signifies the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, the focus of which is the power and potential of kindness.
The theme of Kindness has been chosen because of its singular ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity and is a cornerstone of our individual and collective mental health. It involves doing something towards yourself and others, motivated by genuine desire to make a positive difference. It can be an antidote to isolation and creates a sense of belonging, also helping to reduce stress, bringing about a fresh perspective and the potential to deepen friendships.
We have seen Kindness in the dancing eyes of 100-year-old Captain Tom Moore as he walked his garden to raise money for the NHS, and in the mutual aid groups responding to local needs here in the UAE. During these times, kindness has the power to impact people in such a positive way.
“If you can be anything in he world, be kind.”
It’s something I’ve believed for a long time — that learning isn’t predetermined by our genes. It’s about growing, persevering, and learning through the process. I was really mindful of this idea at this week’s wonderful Primary Summer Concert, after which I found myself reflecting on whether these amazing children have an innate talent, or whether they have achieved so much because of hard work and practice.
I believe it’s the latter. These children, their parents, and their teachers all seem to share the belief that by trying and working hard, they will get better at what they do. This is what we call a growth mindset.
This week at BIS Abu Dhabi, we have had the joy of celebrating both ends of the school journey and it has been a beautiful reminder of how we support our students to dream big and grow into their future selves.
As exam season unfolds, there's a special kind of stillness that settles over the school. In the quiet hum of the examination hall, behind the rustle of papers and the soft clicking of keyboards, is a profound truth: we are witnessing a moment that our students will carry with them forever. It is the culmination of years of learning, growth, and perseverance, a chapter closing and a new one ready to be written.
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