July 2022 – Manx Maxim

Neighbours vs Headteachers: Trying To Find That Perfect Blend In Our Schools

By Max Kelly July 30, 2022

Long-running Aussie soap Neighbours bows out after 37 years on screen. Reflecting on the TV show that brought us Kylie, Jason, Mrs Mangle and wooden-legged Paul Robinson, author Max Kelly wonders whether the soap from Down Under has any lessons for school leaders. Probably not to be fair… but it was fun trying to make the connections!

A year in the life of a school Eduvators

Weeks 38 and 39: That’s A Wrap!

By Max Kelly July 24, 2022

In the final blog of an ongoing series for the 2021-2022 academic year, Executive Headteacher Max Kelly captures his time working in primary schools in the Isle of Man. As the year draws to a close he hopes his blogs have painted a picture of a “Year In The Life Of A School”….

A year in the life of a school Eduvators

Weeks 36 and 37: Making A Big Splash!

By Max Kelly July 20, 2022

In the latest of an ongoing series of blogs for the 2021-2022 academic year, Executive Headteacher Max Kelly captures his time working in primary schools in the Isle of Man. As the year goes on he hopes his blogs will paint a picture of a “Year In The Life Of A School”….