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The Head’s reflections on the week

8th May 2026

My message to you this week must of course take account of the news from Wednesday night’s meeting. As you will know, our Chairman of Governors announced that we are…

The Head’s reflections on the week

1st May 2026

Year 6 are preparing for their first full set of exams, ready to move up to Upper School next term, and Year 7 will soon start thinking about their formal…

The Head’s reflections on the week

24th April 2026

St Christopher’s has a great tradition of raising money for good causes, often local ones that benefit people in our city and across Sussex. Drake Badgers recently celebrated a decade…

The Head’s reflections on the week

17th April 2026

I am overjoyed to report that St Christopher’s brought home the Brighton College Junior Leonardo Competition Trophy yesterday! Drake Badgers came 1st across the sixteen Houses of the Brighton College…

The Head’s reflections on the week

20th March 2026

It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of term, half a day shy of ten weeks. Christmas really doesn’t seem far away, and yet we are…

The Head’s reflections on the week

13th March 2026

It’s been a truly remarkable few weeks in the Performing Arts. Last week saw our LAMDA Showcase, with performers from Year 2 to Year 8 presenting solo or duo pieces….

The Head’s reflections on the week

6th March 2026

Exploring different cultures and beliefs is a very important part of our learning at every stage of our school. Pupils in Year 8 who are observing Ramadan will be speaking…

The Head’s reflections on the week

27th February 2026

We are very proud of our schoolwide culture of “stretch and challenge” at St Christopher’s, nurturing opportunities for those with particular talents to engage at a very high level. This…

The Head’s reflections on the week

12th February 2026

This week I sent a letter to parents of children in Years 3 to 6 about the benefits of Years 7 and 8 in a Prep School and I thought…

The Head’s reflections on the week

6th February 2026

One of the joys of working with children is their natural creativity, and desire to express themselves and their ideas. This week saw all our entries for the Junior version…

Exciting news! We are moving!


 From September 2027, St Christopher’s Prep will become Brighton College Prep Hove, marking the beginning of an exciting new era.

 For more information, please visit our new website Brighton College Hove