As an educator, I often find myself thinking, “What kind of human beings are we shaping for a world that’s changing faster than ever?” And a big part of that change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We hear about it everywhere, so it’s natural for parents and students to wonder: Is it safe? Will it replace teachers? How much should children really use it? Let me share where we stand as a school. For us, AI is only a supportive tool; it is not a teacher. It can never replace human connection, personal guidance, or the effort needed to truly understand something. For teachers, AI simply helps with tasks like drafting worksheets or planning ideas, giving them more time to interact with students. For students, age-appropriate AI tools offer extra practice and simpler explanations, and help them see problems from different angles. At the school level, AI helps us notice learning gaps early so we can support students better. But one thing is constant; every important decision is made by our educators. Human judgement is always at the centre.

As we explore new tools, our values stay the same. Student safety and privacy come first, and we choose our platforms very carefully. Academic honesty matters too—AI cannot “do the homework.” Instead, we want students to ask good questions, verify information, and use AI in a responsible way. And no matter how advanced technology becomes, skills like empathy, teamwork, resilience, creativity, and ethical judgement will always be at the heart of our teaching. Looking ahead, AI will influence almost every career our children may choose. Our role is to make sure they feel confident and prepared for that future, not anxious about it. So we will continue adding meaningful AI-supported learning, training our teachers, and giving students opportunities to explore and create. At the end of the day, our guiding principle is simple: if a tool helps children learn better and grow into good human beings, we will welcome it. If it doesn’t, it has no place in our school.