Jeremy Williams

When I hear the term ‘climate finance’, I think of banks, governments and and big institutional funders. I think about the UN, the IMF, and international conferences where multi-billion dollar funding streams are negotiated. It turns out I might have had it upside down.

As we enter the final month of the 2025-26 school year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Marshall community. Even though we've faced challenges this year, our students, staff, and families have shown remarkable resilience, collaboration, and joy.

Western Force star Jeremy Williams has opened up on his preparations ahead of a crucial fortnight for his side in the latest edition of his Captain’s Diary.

Sunday After a good win over the Queensland Reds and celebration of a few milestones, Sunday was relaxed.

Saturday It was really bittersweet after the win over Fijian Drua. We were really stoked to get the win, with a few milestones, including Kurtley Beale becoming the third most capped player in Super Rugby history.

Last week Britain recorded its highest ever May temperature, at 38.4C – and it did so comprehensively. This is a full two degrees warmer than the previous record. That kind of heat would have been almost unheard of not so long ago in mid-summer, let alone the spring.

One of the rewarding aspects of covering sustainability stories over time is watching good ideas creep towards the mainstream. Technologies and approaches that were once filed as alternative move from being theoretical to operational. They spread from pioneers and early adopters to wide scale use.

Even with most students and staff out of our buildings, summer is a busy and important season at Marshall Public Schools.

It’s no great secret that climate change is predominantly caused by the world’s richest. Carbon footprint tends to expand along with wealth, as people fly and drive, eat more meat and run more appliances. It’s no surprise that other environmental limits see a similar pattern.

As we enter the final month of summer, our staff continues to prepare for the 2026-27 school year. One of the most visible projects this summer has been the reconstruction of the Marshall Middle School parking lot, and the transformation has been impressive.