Category: Head’s Reflections
The Head’s reflections on the week
With concerts and plays in front of an audience, and whole school events like World Book Day firmly back in the calendar, the final stage of a return to pre-Covid…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Early in my career, I was lucky enough to work with a very experienced Headmaster who always gave excellent advice. One of the things he said that stuck with me…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week marked the first week of the Summer Term and we welcomed all of the pupils back to school. At the gate I saw many smiling faces as the…
The Head’s reflections on the week
When I first became Head of St Christopher’s, I heard an urban legend. Supposedly, it never rains on St Christopher’s Sports’ Day. As with most urban legends, it turns out not…
The Head’s reflections on the week
As we approach the Spring Equinox this coming Monday, St Christopher’s embraced Science Challenge Week across the school. On Monday, Mr Stead’s Assembly set the stage by introducing a challenge…
The Head’s reflections on the week
It was great this week to have our first “live in person” Parents’ Evenings since lockdown, and to welcome Reception parents to our main site en masse. Communication between home…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Now and again the children ask me what I do. I’ve been asked, ‘What do Heads do?’ and ‘Ms Lyle, what do you have to do each day?’ and ‘Are…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week has been a very smooth return to school after the Half Term break. Year 8 returned ready to face their Mock exams. These exams help prepare the children…
The Head’s reflections on the week
At the top of this article you will see the map, specially created for us, that occupies a place on the homepage of our new website, launched yesterday. Many of…
The Head’s reflections on the week
There was a buzz in school this week for an annual event that always generates excitement, Battle of the Bands! Children from Years 3 to 8 have been busy rehearsing…