Blog: Seeking Higher Things
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…
The Head’s reflections on the week
The highlight of my week this week was the Year 5 play, Elf: The Musical, pictured above. The children brought the sparkle of Christmas magic to the short days of…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Happy New Year! As we begin the year 2022, I have been thinking about exploration and discovery, and the hope they bring to all of us. Just knowing that new…
The Head’s reflections on the week
At this time of year, I think most people reflect on the previous 12 months and I am no exception. Last year at this time I was in a different…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Last week my reflections page was given over to the Year 8 English and Geography trip to Dorset. The children tell me they had a wonderful time and they enjoyed…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Greetings from Dorset, by Year 8 Ms Lyle has given us the challenge of taking over her section of the Newsletter this week. We weren’t sure if we’d…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Next week is Anti-Bullying week at St Christopher’s and we have been building up to it with assemblies and positive messages over the course of this week. The theme is…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I was handed an article from The Times magazine about the education system in Estonia. Despite relatively low spending on education, Estonia has the best education system in…
The Head’s reflections on the week
I have been captivated by news coverage of the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow this week. World leaders are working hard to balance the interests of their individual…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I had the pleasure of observing a Year 6 Art lesson, ably led by our Head of Art, Mrs Watson. The children were doing figure drawing and were…