The Making of Me: Aldo Kane discusses his schooldays
Aldo Kane, the former Royal Marine and now TV extreme adventurer and specialist in hostile environments, discusses his journey through school, his love of Geography and the education he gained from travelling the worldWhere did you go to school and when?Kilwinning Academy in Kilwinning, Ayrshire between 1990 and 1994.What was your school like?I grew up on the south-west coast of…
Absolutely Education’s Guide to All Girls’ Schools
If you're considering the advantages of single-sex education for your daughter, all-girls' schools offer a unique environment where young women can thrive. This guide features a curated selection of the best all-girls' schools from across the UK. From nurturing academic excellence to fostering leadership and confidence, these schools provide nurturing environments where girls can flourish. Read…
Why the arts develop skills for life
The arts develop creativity, social skills, powers of persistence and sometimes luminous talent. Get the balance right and you inspire young minds with ideas that can sustain them through school and beyond. Five schools explain how they make the arts journey exciting and mind broadeningCranleigh Prep (also pictured top) offers a rich diet of arts opportunities including whole-school events……
Five reasons a sports scholarship could be the right path for your daughter
A sports scholarship has many benefits for girls – from academic achievement to mental and physical wellness...As the Lionesses lifted the trophy, it launched the sporting dreams of millions of young girls around the country. England's triumph in the women's Euros has certainly led to a dramatic increase in the aspirations of young sportswomen to reach elite levels. However, girls still…
Eaton Square Celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Day
Wednesday 21st April marks the United Nations’ World Creativity and Innovation Day. To celebrate, we caught up with Eaton Square Senior School – the only co-educational independent secondary school in Mayfair, renowned for instilling a lifelong love of creativity and innovation in all pupils.Encompassing the all-important STEAM subjects, character development and the merits of a…
New appointment at DLD College London
DLD College London has appointed Dr Sarah Watson as its new Vice Principal (Academic)Day and boarding school DLD College London has appointed Dr Sarah Watson as Vice Principal (Academic). She joined early this year from the International School of Geneva, prior to which she was Head of College at King George V School, Hong Kong.Dr Watson held the position of Vice Principal at the…
What does mean to be a school with social conscience?
Katherine Woodcock, Headmistress of Sydenham High School, on what it means to be a school with a social conscienceRecently I had the enormous pleasure of reconnecting with Kiko Matthews, a British adventurer who became the fastest female to row the Atlantic, solo and unsupported in March 2018. She raised over £100,000 for King's College hospital which saved her life and, inspired by her…
St Dunstan’s College film celebrates sports and exercise science
St Dunstan’s College in Catford, south London, has launched a new film celebrating sport and exercise scienceSt Dunstan’s College has released a new film celebrating sport and exercise science at the school. The feature ‘Discover Sport’ showcases the sport offering and includes both junior and senior school pupils. ‘Through sport, we have a unique opportunity to influence and inspire the…
Pie shared – Jen Wallace’s heartwarming story about a boy who becomes a dinosaur
Jen Wallace's brilliant debut novel began life as family lore. Now readers everywhere can tuck into a hearty slice of Dinosaur PieWords: Libby NormanDinosaur Pie is such a satisfying and well-rounded read it’s hard to believe this is Jen Wallace's first time in print. But then, it has been a very long-time in the cooking. The book's title has been part of family lore since her teenage…
New Head at Bickley Park School
Bickley Park School in Bromley has appointed Tom Quilter as its new Head from September 2023Tom Quilter becomes Head of Bickley Park School in September 2023. He joins the Bromley boys' prep and pre-prep from Newton Prep in Battersea, where he was Deputy Head Upper School.|Tom Quilter says of his new leadership role: “Following the results of an outstanding inspection, it is clear the…