Category: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWSLETTER

GROUNDWORK FOR GROWTH – I DIG IT!

Many readers will be familiar with what might be considered the most well-known of the Parables of Jesus, in which the story is told of a farmer who planted his

SAY “NO” TO THESE ‘NO’S

  Children generally, but teenagers especially, tend to think that the prime responsibility of their parents is to embarrass them. As they grow older they plead with us not to

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE – THAT IS THE QUESTION

Younger teachers may not know of The Three Degrees which was a popular pop group from the 1960s whose most well-known hits included “When Will I See You Again”. The

A LOT OF GIVE AND TAKE

Marriage relationships lend themselves to many jokes and banter, like “There’s a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It’s called marriage” [James Holt McGavran] and

SAY “YES” SO THEY PROGRESS

I hope it is not too late to welcome you all back to a new term after a considerably longer holiday. As we face another long term, please allow me

SAY “NO” SO THEY KNOW

A mother was going out for tea with a friend, accompanied by her young child. As she was keen to assure her friend that she was a good parent, she sat

NOT THE CRITIC BUT THE CREDIT

Welcome back to a new term and a new year – and a warm welcome to teachers who are new to ATS. ATS has a very proud and significant history

 EXCELLENT PARENTING

Can you think of a job where no training is required, no interviews are conducted, no contract is signed, no boss is in position, no experience is necessary, no appraisal