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Ready to Recalculate

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year and what I believe is going to be the best year ever!

I know we are trying to reduce our use of cell phones, but I want you to think about the GPS on your phone for a moment.

This summer I read about something called GPS Theory and I loved the concept. When you put in a destination, the GPS doesn't spend time judging you. If you miss a turn, it doesn't say, "Wow, that was a bad decision." If you take a different route because you're curious about something interesting, it doesn't tell you that you've ruined the trip.

It simply says, "Recalculating." And then it helps you find the next path forward.

I think that's a great way to think about a new school year.

All of us start the year with goals. Maybe you want better grades, stronger friendships, more confidence, a spot on a team, a role in a play, or simply to have a great year. Those goals are your destination.

But here's what I know: none of us will travel in a perfectly straight line.

At some point, you'll make a mistake. You'll have a rough day, struggle with a class, forget an assignment, lose a game, or face a disappointment. You may even decide to change direction because you've discovered a new passion or opportunity.

That's not failure. That's life.

The important thing is not whether you stay perfectly on course. The important thing is what you do next.

When things don't go according to plan, don't waste your energy on self-judgment. Learn from the experience. Take a breath. Ask for help if you need it. Then, like a GPS, recalculate.

A detour doesn't mean you've lost your destination. Often, the most interesting parts of the journey are the things we never planned to find. I came to Stanstead having never played rugby…. I left with a Major S and a love for a new sport.

So as we begin this year together, I encourage you to be both ambitious in your goals, and kind to yourself when the path gets complicated.

Set your destination. Keep moving forward. And whenever life throws you a detour, remember one simple word: Recalculating.