Below you will find a selection of the most recent entries from bloggers in our Education section.
To view the entries from individual bloggers, click on the links below:
- Local Teacher Bloggers
Instead of asking teachers or staff from one particular school in the area, we've decided to host all of them under one heading. We expect great things to happen on this page, so make sure to check often to read their stories, insights, explanations, and thoughts on education for children, adults, special needs, or extra-curricular.
- Philippa Dobree-Carey is an adept project manager for an international organization in Geneva. Author of the award-winning student guide "From High School to Uni", Philippa successfully steers students step-by-step through the process of packing, preparing for and thriving in the university environment. This firsthand perspective has driven her to create a library of well-defined, pragmatic resources aimed at facilitating the transition to university life. Discover a treasure trove of invaluable resources by visiting her website www.fromhighschooltouni.com.
- Sabine Hutcheson
Sabine Hutcheson is an education professional with over twenty-five years’ experience in teaching and leadership in schools in Switzerland, the UK and neighbouring France. Sabine has worked as a Teacher, Education Consultant, University and Careers Advisor and, in the past eight years, has held senior leadership positions in schools in Geneva. She is currently the Head of Secondary Admissions at Geneva English School.
- Trudi Hayes
She is the Director of Swiss Language Group in Geneva, which comprises of three schools. Wall Street English, Swiss French School and Ecole Suisse d’Allemand. Trudi has a background in client relationship and service management and is a qualified English teacher. She and her team of language consultants help students find the best language courses for them, according to their individual objectives and requirements.
- Sandra Steiger
TutorsPlus Academic support manager, Sandra and has over 10 years’ experience teaching English at various schools in Switzerland. During her 6 years at the International School of Geneva, she was also the Service Learning programme Coordinator, Homeroom Mentor and Head of Year 8. Now she helps parents and students get the academic support they need.
- Sarah Frei
Head of Marketing and Communication at Brillantmont International School, Sarah is excited by the opportunities created by technology not only to communicate with the multicultural, far-flung school community but also to share knowledge and experiences about educational practice.
By Philippa Dobree-Carey, The Mamaholic
Every year I ask myself how to get even more organised. You can check out the first part of this article (items 1-5) at this link. To continue on the theme of decluttering, I bring you items 6-10 now!
6. Beauty minis I keep for travelling or houseguests
I hoard mini products like I’m running a spa retreat. I have enough tiny shampoos, conditioners and face creams to go backpacking for six months, or host future houseguests who don’t exist. I try to palm them off on my kids, but they prefer decanting their own skincare, thank you very much.
Benefit: Space
No more minis rattling around in drawers like maracas every time you open a drawer.
Action: Keep a couple for travel. Let the rest go. You are not operating a boutique hotel.
7. Books I’ll Never Read Again
My shelves are full of books I meant to read, reread, or just look clever owning. Some of them have travelled through a few house moves without ever being opened. They deserve better.
Benefit: Education
Triage to rediscover forgotten gems and (re)educate yourself, then free up space when you pass them on.
Action: Choose one book from your shelf and start it this week.
8. Jeans I Don’t Need
I have so many jeans, yet every new trend convinces me I need one more pair. Skinny (not so much anymore), straight-cut, wide, cropped, ‘vintage wash’ ... I’ve basically lived through every denim era except the one I refuse to revisit: low-rise. Absolutely not. Whoever invented those clearly hated women and wanted us all to suffer.
Benefit: Comfort
Jeans take up space and rarely spark joy unless they fit perfectly.
Action: Try on every pair you own. Keep the ones that make you feel great. Donate the rest.
9. Random home decor that is trendy but not useful
Storage baskets, decorative bowls, chain link ornaments. All the things Pinterest told me I needed, but that now sit around collecting dust and regret.
Benefit: Clean
Fewer dust collectors mean surfaces can breathe.
Action: Pick one drawer, tabletop or shelf each month and clear it.
10. Newsletters I subscribe to but never read
I sign up with the best intentions – or for the freebie, tbh. Who doesn’t?
But then the automated follow-ups pile up like digital laundry. Thanks for the support and all that, but I do not need 47 unread emails in the morning reminding me to join the workshop I thought I wanted when I saw the ad, but have since changed my mind.
And don’t pressure me with reminders that feel slightly judgy.
Benefit: Calm
Your inbox stops acting like a to-do list you never agreed to.
Action: Unsubscribe from three today. Keep the ones you actually enjoy (hi!).
Obviously don’t unsubscribe from mine! In fact, share it to your entourage.
Please and thank you.
2026 is the year of ENOUGH
Not a year of restriction. A year of using what you already have.
Not a year of guilt. A year of clarity.
Not a new you. Just a lighter, calmer version of the one you already are.
Your turn - What are YOUR intentions for 2026
Before you go, I’d love to know where you see yourself in all this. Be honest — this is a judgement‑free zone (unless you’re hoarding 47 candles, in which case… we need to talk).
Author bio
Philippa Dobree-Carey Philippa Dobree‑Carey is a writer, award‑winning author, and safeguarding specialist who shares parenting tips, midlife meltdowns, and the mental load with sharp humour and practical clarity. She is the creator of The Mamaholic Monthly on Substack and the author of two guides: From High School to Uni and The Essential Job Search Guide for Students. Her work supports families through major life transitions with honesty, structure, and wit. Find her on Instagram @themamaholic.
By Philippa Dobree-Carey, THE MAMAHOLIC
Every year I ask myself how to get even more organised.
My friends will sigh and roll their eyes when they read this, but here we are!
This year, I’m going to be less efficient.
How? By running down the stocks of things I buy “just in case”. The things I convince myself are practical, but that quietly gather dust or skulk silently instead of being used.
I’m choosing to use what I already own and let go of the items that take up space but add nothing to my life.
10 things I’ll STOP buying and START decluttering in 2026 I have split the article into 2 parts. You can read items 6-10 next week.
1. Candles I love but don’t burn
I love candles. I’m always searching for that perfect scent that lingers without being overwhelming. I have a whole drawer full of them that I’ve been saving for ‘special occasions’.
But what actually counts as a special occasion?
Your bestie popping in for a glass of wine?
A self-care Friday night when you have the house to yourself and you’ve ordered a takeaway?
The fancy dinner you keep meaning to host but haven’t actually scheduled since Covid struck?
Benefit : Sanity
By Sabine Hutcheson, Director of Marketing & Head of Secondary Admissions at Geneva English School
Why does Drama play an important role in children’s education?
Amongst the creative arts that are taught in most schools, namely Music, Art & Design, and Drama, the latter often doesn’t feature formally on the curriculum or, more often, is undervalued and amalgamated with language learning. Drama is, however, a key discipline through which children develop personally and emotionally and hone the skills that will serve them throughout their lives as successful members of their community.
How does Drama fit in a school's curriculum?
Drama is often overlooked in schools, as reflected, for example, in its complete absence from the Swiss curriculum. Exceptions are found, however, in schools such as Ecole Rudolph Steiner, which includes theatre and circus acts in its programme. Placing Drama at the heart of learning is a pedagogical choice to link personal development with academic progress. Schools offering the English National Curriculum, as Geneva English School, make a deliberate effort to afford the same consideration to Drama as to the other creative arts. From the Early Years Programme all the way to Secondary school, children are taught by a specialist teacher, in a bespoke drama studio. From storytelling to interpreting characters, to using body language to convey emotions, to verbally articulating complex ideas, skills explored in Drama are essential for the personal growth of young people.
Drama as a tool for personal development
Drama is an invaluable tool for developing confidence, communication skills, and effective social and professional interaction. It acts as practice for life itself - teaching how to conduct oneself successfully, understand emotions, and interact more constructively with others. It links perfectly to the study of language, syntax, tone and vocabulary.
In the Geneva region, in addition to choosing a school that delivers Drama as part of its curriculum, international families have the opportunity to enrol their children in English-speaking theatre groups that offer structured and wide-ranging programmes, such as Simply Theatre. Beyond traditional theatrical performance, children and teenagers have access to LAMDA examinations in acting and musical theatre. The former, training for which can also be held within schools such as GES, covers Speaking Verse and Prose, Reading for Performance, and Speaking in Public. In doing so, young people learn to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively, and also build their confidence and self-esteem.
By Philippa Dobree-Carey, From High School to Uni
By Philippa Dobree-Carey, From High School to Uni
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- Proteins: eggs, tinned beans, lentils and tuna
- Mixed veg: frozen spinach, broccoli and peas, tinned tomatoes
- Condiments: salt, pepper, soy sauce, mixed herbs, stock cubes
- Extras: cooking oil, flour, peanut butter
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