Blog: Seeking Higher Things
The Head’s reflections on the week
We start the Summer Term by announcing the impressive list of Scholarships awarded in the Lent Term. Our Year 8 pupils have so far achieved eleven awards, and there will…
The Head’s reflections on the week
The Lent Term is always the shortest, and this has been a particularly short one, but in true St Christopher’s style we have packed a huge amount into it. The…
The Head’s reflections on the week
At St Christopher’s we believe that books are more than just ink on paper; they are portals to different worlds, windows into diverse perspectives, and keys to unlocking the vast…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Next week is National Careers Week, and we have been preparing for it with some special events. The Inspirational Learning Group hosted workshops for Years 5 to 8 this week, taking…
The Head’s reflections on the week
I am delighted to announce that Years 6 to 8 at St Christopher’s have the opportunity to take part in the first Junior version of the Leonardo Creative Competition, which…
5 things to look for when changing schools
Deciding to change schools can have a profound impact on your child’s education and development, especially when considering the move to an independent prep school. For prospective parents on this…
3 ways pupils benefit from School Councils: Fostering Growth
Navigating the dynamic landscape of child development, private prep schools consistently seek to create environments that cultivate more than just academic prowess. One instrumental platform within these settings is the…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week, I am going to focus on exams, as that is exactly what our Upper School children are doing at present, with Year 7 exams next week and the…
The Head’s reflections on the week
We are celebrating our first Scholarship Award of the year. The assessments and awards for Co-curricular areas take place much earlier in the year than the Academic ones; there are…
The Head’s reflections on the week
In my Assembly to the Middle and Upper school pupils today I talked about the importance of travel. I think travel is essential to a well-rounded education. Travel pushes us…