Blog: Seeking Higher Things
The Head’s reflections on the week
It was quite a challenge writing my piece this time last week, as I knew something very exciting that I wasn’t allowed to tell you! Last Friday evening saw our…
The Head’s reflections on the week
St Christopher’s pupils receive a first class education that culminates in their final exams at the end of Year 8. Our current Year 8 have done very well again this…
The Head’s reflections on the week
My message this week is inspired by World Languages Day, which took place on Thursday. Trips Week was a huge success, and the videos of the children’s adventures on the…
The Head’s reflections on the week
School has been very quiet this week, sometimes almost eerily so, as we are so used to the hustle and bustle of our vibrant school, with something exciting happening around…
The Head’s reflections on the week
We head into Half Term with a fantastic announcement! Three more of our Year 8 pupils have been awarded Scholarships to their Senior School. This time it is the very…
The Head’s reflections on the week
The process of exams continues at the top end of the school, with Year 7 taking their turn this week. I am always impressed with the calm and purposeful way…
The Head’s reflections on the week
St Christopher’s is a community in which we care for each other, learn together, and play together. This week I want to celebrate our school as part of the wider…
The Head’s reflections on the week
We began the week with an excellent Assembly, presented by Miss Mason, on the topic of International Dance Day. I took a seat with the teachers, eager to find out…
The Head’s reflections on the week
My message this week is inspired by events in the Staff Common Room. There was great excitement early on Tuesday morning as two large loaves of homemade bread had appeared…
The Head’s reflections on the week
With exam timetables now published, and revision guides issued, children at the upper end of our school are focused on working towards their exams. Academic excellence has long been the…