Blog: Seeking Higher Things
Mrs Sarjent introduces Wild Beach
So much of children’s lives these days is carefully managed by adults, whether at home or at school. Our natural instinct, rightly, is to protect them but in doing so…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This morning was Open Morning, a regular event in the school calendar, and I am proud to say that the school was on its usual sparkling form for this occasion….
The Head’s reflections on the week
Run your own race is a great metaphor for life and an important message for children. You do YOUR best, not judging yourself against others’ performances or indeed their targets….
The Head’s reflections on the week
Great schools are far more than places of education; they are communities that thrive on teamwork by parents, teachers, and children. I have made teamwork my theme for this week’s…
The Head’s reflections on the week
International Women’s Day took place this week, and its message resonates through the school. We celebrate equality and diversity in all their forms, and take very seriously our responsibility of…
The Head’s reflections on the week
For our World Book Day celebrations, we welcomed back the author and storyteller Adam Bushnell, an old friend of the school. Adam is best described as a force of nature,…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Welcome back, and I hope everyone had an enjoyable half term break. This week our Year 8 pupils sat their Mock Common Entrance and Scholarship exams in preparation for their…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Over the past few weeks, my senior colleagues and I have been conducting interview practice with our older children in order to prepare them for senior school interviews. Entry to…
The Head’s reflections on the week
The week began with the announcement of our second Scholarship award of the year, news of which you can find on page 2. Scholarship is a demanding process to go…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This morning was Open Morning, and I was proud of the way our school presented itself to visitors. Everyone looked very smart, and lovely manners were on display. Years 7…