Tag Archives: 2012 Summer Olympics

Models matter even more than medals

From an early age children learn by copying.  They emulate the conduct of adults and older children such that positive and negative role models can have a marked effect on behaviour.  Younger brothers and sisters will often look up to … Continue reading

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Money, schools and medals – a head’s view of the London Olympics

I have just returned from Australia where the natural order has been turned upside down.  Not a ‘whinging pom’ in ear shot, but lots of ‘ozzies’ whining about their country’s below par performance in the Olympics.  With Britain set to … Continue reading

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