Category: Head’s Reflections
The Head’s reflections on the week
On Monday evening this week, over forty St Christopher’s families attended Elizabeth’s talk on friendships at Brighton College. Friendships are such an important part of growing up. Friendships allow children…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Reception children had their first visit to the main site this week. They were buzzing with excitement throughout the day. They had a body percussion music lesson in the Performing…
The Head’s reflections on the week
St Christopher’s started the new year with an inspiring speech from our Head of School for the Lent Term. In his well-crafted speech he told the school about how he…
The Head’s reflections on the week
I have been in the audience for two delightful Nativity plays in the past week. For our youngest children, this is a first step in the Performing Arts that thrive…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week my reflections are on a wonderful book I would recommend to all parents: Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking by Susan Cain….
The Head’s reflections on the week
The week got off to a colourful start with Odd Socks Day, the traditional heralding of Anti-Bullying Week in schools up and down the country. The message of this year’s…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Today is the 11th of November, one of the most important dates not just in the history of our country, but the history of the world. One hundred and four…
The Head’s reflections on the week
As you know, St Christopher’s was inspected this week. Some Heads I know dread inspections, but I have a different view. I think inspections are an opportunity to show off…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Now that the leaves are turning and the days are getting shorter, it is really starting to feel like Autumn, and I thought the Harvest Festival service last Thursday was…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week I am continuing on from my thoughts of last week and how important it is that children get outside. I am so pleased that St Christopher’s can offer…