Category: Student Reflections

World Mental Health Day is tomorrow and I’m going to use the next few minutes to try to give an elevator pitch for the value of counselling and therapy. So,…

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush.  The cruise liner, bringing 492 Caribbean people to the United Kingdom, was more than just a ship….

The iconic opening lyrics to the song Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice seem an excellent way to start today’s Reflection: to use those words, “All right, stop, collaborate and…

When writing this Reflection, I wasn’t sure I would be able to convince all of you about the importance of Pride – maybe I will prove myself wrong.  But what…

The theme for this week is co-curricular involvement.  Today is a Monday timetable, thanks to the fact yesterday was a Field Day, one of the many ways the School goes…

Good morning.  Today, I would like to speak to you all about courage.  Let’s start off with defining the word – what does it actually mean to be courageous?  According…

One in six people between the ages of 12 and 16 have a diagnosable mental health condition.  In 2019, over 140 young males between the ages of 15 and 19…

The upcoming coronation of King Charles has sparked much discussion about the necessity of a monarchy in the modern world. The notion of monarchy can feel archaic and unreflective of…

Tolerance means accepting differences in people: their opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, and so on.  It’s a fair attitude towards those who are different from us, and it…