The Power of Purpose
Sometimes one wishes there was a magic wand one could wave to ensure that our children grow up having a vision and sense of purpose for their lives.
Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.
Sometimes one wishes there was a magic wand one could wave to ensure that our children grow up having a vision and sense of purpose for their lives.
The theme of story and story-telling emerged quite strongly during our recent staff INSET days.
There is something wonderful about the start of a new academic year. The summer reboot has worked it's magic, and the way ahead is filled with possibilities.
The end of the term has finally arrived, and for many of us it is a wonderful opportunity to rest and spend some time doing things that we don’t get to do during the term.
With the end of the school year fast approaching, we’re all in a bit of tail-spin of activity; madly trying to tie up loose ends if our children are moving off to new schools in September, and also, somehow trying to ensure that the connections that have been built over many years are somehow shored up, and plans made to keep in touch.
Being a parent is probably life’s greatest privilege.
Being Teachable is a Key Skill.
We have spoken about the internet and children’s interaction with it quite a bit this year, both in PSHEe lessons, and during our Wellbeing Matters ‘Live’ sessions.
Half-term Check-in
We all experience anxiety from time to time.
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and we shall present our final Wellbeing Matters (Live) event at school on Saturday morning (20 May), which will focus specifically on this very important topic.
The motto referred to above is attributed to William Horman (Headmaster of Winchester College and Eton successively in Tudor times) who referenced it in his Latin textbook Vulgaria.