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5-Minute Wins – The Micro-Reset for a Focused Mind

A Fresh Start doesn’t always require a massive overhaul. Sometimes, the most powerful restart happens in just five minutes. This January, your 5-Minute Win is simple: The Digital Declutter. A focused mind cannot thrive in a chaotic space. Take five minutes today to close unnecessary browser tabs, delete old screenshots, or clear your desktop icons. […]

Keeping Safe During the End-of-Year Holidays

By the Safeguarding Team As the year draws to a close and we move into the New Year holiday period, the Safeguarding Team would like to gently remind our community of the importance of keeping children safe, both online and offline, during this extended break. Earlier in the term, we marked Anti-Bullying Week, reinforcing our […]

A Quote to Carry With You

At Greensprings School, we believe education goes far beyond memorising facts. True learning happens when curiosity is sparked and the mind is encouraged to ask questions, explore possibilities, and push boundaries. Plutarch’s words remind us that every child carries a spark within them. Our role as educators, parents, and mentors is not to simply pour […]

Reflection: The Power of Gratitude – Serving with Heart

By Mr Anele Chijioke McChris, IGCSE/IB(DP) Economics Teacher Gratitude is one of the most transformative forces in teaching and leadership. It shifts our perspective, grounds our purpose, and deepens our connections with the people we serve. Working in an environment where gratitude is practiced, both openly and subtly, has taught me that it is more […]

Gratitude in Leadership: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

By: Mrs Susan Alexander, Admissions Officer We often see great leaders as inspiring and confident, but an overlooked trait that strengthens all of us as students, educators, parents, or staff is gratitude. Being thankful even for challenges can shift our perspective, helping us see obstacles not as setbacks but as opportunities for growth. This mindset […]

Everyday Ways to Inspire a Sense of Responsibility

Responsibility grows when children are trusted to act, reflect, and learn from real experiences. At Greensprings, we see responsibility not as a rule but as a habit of care for oneself, for others, and for the environment. Research from the European Commission confirms that children build stronger civic responsibility through meaningful participation. When students take […]

Mrs. Lai Koiki Reflects on 40 Years of Academic Excellence

Newsletter note from the Executive Director Dear Greensprings family, Forty years ago, this journey began with three toddlers, a modest room, and one mother’s search for a school worthy of her daughter. That personal conviction grew into a community mission: to nurture every child to flourish in both character and learning. We never set out […]

10 Ways To Help A Child Struggling With Reading

Does your child tussle in putting words together or just understanding a comprehension passage from a book? Does your child need to improve on his/her reading? If your response to any of the two questions is ‘yes’, then this article is for you. This blog post will show you ten proven methods you can apply […]

10 Cognitive Activities for Toddlers that Boost their Memory

Cognitive development for children focuses on a child’s development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of the development. Your child’s cognitive development can easily stagnate, become slow or improve at a very fast pace depending on the activities that your child is exposed to at certain milestones of […]

10 Best Toddler Books For Your Child’s Library

Gathering the best toddler books for your child can be overwhelming as there are countless options for books of all sizes, images, themes, and formats. However, it is important to know that when buying books for your toddler, your choices should strike a balance between fun, learning, and challenging. Each book should also encourage your […]