Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament The 21-year-old won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki, whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishyn, on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.

Water: My Word of the Year Each school year I choose a single word to guide my focus and intention. This year, that word is Water. Universal, life-giving, and endlessly adaptable, water reminds me that neither life nor leade…

Do you choose a word of the year?

For me, it’s Water, not just a metaphor, but a way of being. A reminder that in leadership and life, we can flow, shape, and sustain.

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#OneWordChallenge #Leadership #Learning #Education #BeLikeWater

Nurturing Growth How do you build capacity in your school? How do you grow professional learning? At Nishimachi International School we believe that a school’s greatest catalyst for innovation and growth is its peo…

A post on some of the great work we have been doing as a school around professional growth. With @katiemayne.bsky.social we have brought some incredible opportunities to life for teachers. craigcantlie.com/2025/04/27/n... @trevormackenzie.bsky.social @drshelleymoore.bsky.social #professionallearning

My moment of Spring Break Zen. #Tokyo #Chigasaki

Two points, four teams, one month left.

Sustainable Leadership: A Reflection on My Journey As I head into the final weeks of writing my dissertation, I find myself looking back, not just at the intense work I’ve done recently, but further back, nearly two decades ago, when I completed my Master’s. I remember the sense of accomplishment, the exhaustion, and the curiosity about what came next. My Master’s focused on developing a sustainable leadership model, framed around…

Sustainable Leadership: A Reflection on My Journey

As I head into the final weeks of writing my dissertation, I find myself looking back, not just at the intense work I’ve done recently, but further back, nearly two decades ago, when I completed my Master’s. I remember the sense of accomplishment,…

It’s been a busy few months! Two days of connecting and communicating with our families through Parent Teacher Conferences and now everyone at Nishimachi International School is off for Spring Break.

Harnessing Momentum: Insights for 2025 I’m not a seasoned surfer, but I’ve had the thrill of riding waves in a few places around the world. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the secret to a great ride lies in keeping the mome…

As I step into 2025 as Deputy Head of School at Nishimachi International School, I feel the incredible momentum of our school community. This year, my #OneWord is Momentum—a continuation of the wave I caught in 2024 and am determined to carry into 2025. craigcantlie.com/2025/01/06/h...

Happy Holidays from the leadership team of Nishimachi International School! @katiemayne.bsky.social

What an incredible conference, 'Activating Education that Matters in 2025 & Beyond' with Kath Murdoch. @trevormackenzie.bsky.social & @craigcantlie.bsky.social. Inspiring to see so many educators from across Japan passionate about #inquiry #learning & #FutureFocusedEducation. #JapanED #EDchat

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Hey @michellejasinska.bsky.social welcome to @bsky.app! Thanks for joining us this weekend for Kath and @trevormackenzie.bsky.social as well as for showing @katiemayne.bsky.social and I around Tokyo International School the week before!

We are gaining momentum…

Welcome our Nishimachi International School Director of Learning and Innovation to bsky.app/profile/kati... #education #learning

Grateful to spend time with @craigcantlie.bsky.social at Nishimachi International School as we walked about seeing evidence of inquiry throughout the school!

What a year it has been!

Looking forward to a week of supporting this staff. More to share, so stay tuned!

An excellent weekend of #professionallearning at Nishimachi International School. Thanks to @trevormackenzie.bsky.social and Kath Murdoch for such an inspiring experience for our teachers all week, and all participants this past weekend as we Activated Learning That Matters! #inquiry #education

So great to have you at school with us today @trevormackenzie.bsky.social! Fantastic planning meetings, engaging conversations around learning and an exciting energy as we embark on this big week Activating Learning that Matters! #education #learning #inquiry

Not much happening yet but still better than X…

Harmony As we come out of Fall Break, I find myself reflecting on the idea of work-life harmony.In education, the concept of “harmony” over “balance” feels particularly relevant. Teachers and leaders don’t…

Education is a field for creators, & creators don’t stop creating. They find themselves in the zone, losing themselves joyfully in their work. Harmony is when the energy you gain from work doesn’t detract from your energy for life.

My thoughts on the idea of Harmony craigcantlie.com/2024/10/20/h...