Blog: Seeking Higher Things
The Head’s reflections on the week
Greetings from Dorset, by Year 8 Ms Lyle has given us the challenge of taking over her section of the Newsletter this week. We weren’t sure if we’d…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Next week is Anti-Bullying week at St Christopher’s and we have been building up to it with assemblies and positive messages over the course of this week. The theme is…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I was handed an article from The Times magazine about the education system in Estonia. Despite relatively low spending on education, Estonia has the best education system in…
The Head’s reflections on the week
I have been captivated by news coverage of the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow this week. World leaders are working hard to balance the interests of their individual…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I had the pleasure of observing a Year 6 Art lesson, ably led by our Head of Art, Mrs Watson. The children were doing figure drawing and were…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week saw Virtual Assemblies covering a wide variety of topics and presented by a range of pupils and staff. Monday saw the launch of Black History Month, with Mrs…
The Head’s reflections on the week
What do Harvest Festival, a petrol shortage, and languages challenge week have in common? My answer is: community. Throughout this week I have been thinking about our school community and…
The Head’s reflections on the week
As we come to the end of another happy, busy week I am pleased to say that the routines of school are truly bedding in. Children are very settled and…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I have continued to be impressed by the kindness and warmth of St Christopher’s pupils and staff. It is very clear to me that our school community cares…
The Head’s reflections on the week
What a great week! As the new Head, I felt like I knew what to expect from St Christopher’s: excellent teaching, outstanding co-curricular opportunities, and a warm, family environment. What…