Blog: Seeking Higher Things
The Head’s reflections on the week
Reading aloud to, and reading with, your child are far more than a bedtime ritual. It is one of the most powerful ways you can support their development, both academically…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Drama at St Christopher’s takes you from Reception’s Nativity to centre stage at Brighton College! At the moment, Reception are preparing to perform for the first time with their Nativity…
The Head’s reflections on the week
What an eventful week; with two whole school events, five trips, special visitors, and a drama performance in a professional theatre! I began the week with a Remembrance Assembly for…
The Head’s reflections on the week
The clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling, and it’s nearly dark at home time; the start of a special time of year. The next five weeks are full…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Black History Month sees a wealth of activities in all areas of school life, overseen by Miss McMillan, our Diversity & Inclusion Lead. She has set a creative challenge to…
The Head’s reflections on the week
School has been a noticeably different place this week, with the whole of Upper School absent for the majority of it, on the first residential trips of the school year….
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week, the four Houses announced their chosen charity for the year. These are voted for by the children and House staff. Some choose to support the same charity for…
The Head’s reflections on the week
At St Christopher’s, we often say that our school rules are simple, but powerful: Try Hard. Be Kind. Take Care. These three values guide everything we do, from the youngest…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Every year at St Christopher’s all of our pupils hear from a wide range of interesting speakers in Assemblies enabling them to learn about a wide variety of topics and…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Welcome back to the new school year! It is always an exciting time; meeting new people, seeing what has changed at school over the summer, and getting into new routines…