Songs for School Leadership

Something for Tom

Dear Tom

I tried Abba, but the song choice was too limited to reflect what Leadership is about.

This is probably the 4th attempt to complete this “assignment.” It has been a busy time as usual, and the mood changes the choice of music. However, I think I might have the balance right.

Enjoy -

To have a dream…

What is a vision, but a dream an aspiration the idea that you can make the impossible possible.

Maybe that is why when you start off on the journey you use words like; luck, hope, wish,

You can have a dream but if you don’t share it, ensure others have a similar target then, that is all it ever will be, a dream. http://youtu.be/Bc6HloRYZGc

One Voice: The Wailing Jennies; this became our school song..

In the words of Fred and Ginger

• http://youtu.be/dMuKRbJa3O8 There may be trouble ahead

• The road to school improvement isn’t always straight forward.

• A vision is not enough:

• http://youtu.be/r82fyOb8F5w (Abba: I have a dream)

• But it does help.

In the beginning..

Focus on values, lead by example, put your face on and smile: http://youtu.be/CEmuEOXnXH0 (Madeleine Peyroux)

Get to know the school well; warts and all.. http://youtu.be/XD3qA54Fn_Q ( Howard Jones: Like to get to know you well)

Look forwards not backwards:

http://youtu.be/sLTZNVQFt3c

Building capacity

• Get the foundations right:

• http://youtu.be/ntVHIfZt5ec ( Teach your children well)

“Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?

The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.

Alice: I don't much care where.

The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.

Alice: ...So long as I get somewhere.

The Cheshire Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.”

Creating a team

• http://youtu.be/7iODSZL7XkQ (Gorillaz: Melancholy Hill)

• http://youtu.be/oHvl6z56zGc?list=RDoHvl6z56zGc (Gang of Rhythm WOTE) You can’t do it on your own.

• Remember to celebrate the small steps on the journey

• http://youtu.be/2DnUxLISFcA Bill Withers: Lovely day

Keep Learning

• http://youtu.be/Dh7VB_r8K-Y (Tom Petty: learning to fly)

• http://youtu.be/c4s3dOn0GfQ Lissie: Everywhere I go)

• Cardigans – live and learn: http://youtu.be/XccRRGlqR_I?list=PL1D1EDFB6574357DD

Ofsted!!

Be prepared: http://youtu.be/5x29ug8gV5M

This is what OFSTED can do to you…

http://youtu.be/V4UfAL9f74I “You shall not pass” Gandalf the grey

http://youtu.be/k4V3Mo61fJM ( Cold Play: Fix you)

http://youtu.be/uxfAIVfmRa8 (Gabrielle out of reach)

Don’t wobble: Stay focused

Stay true

• http://youtu.be/ccenFp_3kq8 (I can’t go for that Daryl Hall and John Oates)

• http://youtu.be/upyrWwstEMY Talk Talk Life is what you make it.

• Move on: http://youtu.be/oqwborlxOwo

• Remember: Dreams can come true:

• http://youtu.be/G5QPirQITZI

There is no magic recipe

• But knowing that magic can happen, when you get it right, can keep you going when it gets hard to remember where you are heading…

• http://youtu.be/Qz4HTEHW4iE

• It is OK to make mistakes: http://youtu.be/Jqps9ZdMxs0 Sarah Mclaughlin

• You will never be satisfied: http://youtu.be/HoxRFOr_sQ0 (rolling stones: I can’t get no..)

Good learners ask good questions..

• http://youtu.be/PvPuxUzjvts (Am I wrong WOTE)

• Take time to reflect: Stay strong: http://youtu.be/j0Lcn7IFdAU Dido: White flag

All I can do is… http://youtu.be/3--1Kw2UHDQ ( Try Nelly Furtado)

There is always a somewhere else to go

• http://youtu.be/xVzJIrpharU ( S club 7 Reach)

• Pick your battles: The song that Chris says describes me: http://youtu.be/MAmwx5IJ4kI

• http://youtu.be/fbGUEelmzxo

• Don’t give up: http://youtu.be/VjEq-r2agqc

• The butterfly effect: take pleasure from little moments sometimes it is the small things that make the biggest difference. http://youtu.be/qmFRXwYKQwU

On reflection..

• http://youtu.be/9BMnXXrvcyA (counting stars)

• I HAVE A DREAM: http://youtu.be/avbNOjCOHJE

There is always something to celebrate, stay authentic.

• http://youtu.be/pPAGH0AT-os What a wonderful world….