Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate: Being prepared for success
Staff and students at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) are celebrating as the new school year has started on a high following a successful summer of results. The Collegiate as a whole was shortlisted for three awards in the Independent Schools of the Year 2021, and our outgoing Head Boy awarded the national Lexden Prize 2021 by the Independent Schools Association, for the ‘Most Remarkable Sixth…
Habs Girls on the importance of outdoor learning
Rose Hardy, Headmistress of Habs Girls, says it's time that our schools recognised the value and benefits of providing older pupils – girls especially – with outdoor educationWith an increase in forest schools and the benefits of outdoor learning widely reported, getting pupils outside and into the fresh air has become a top priority for many schools over the last few years. For early years…
St Clare’s, Oxford students host talk time
Two students from St Clare's, Oxford hosted a thought-provoking TEDx evening of talks about internationalismTwo IB Diploma students at St Clare’s, Oxford hosted a TEDx evening of talks on 'internationalism’. Sheeta Ho and Anissa Ziane selected eight speakers from both the student and staff body to talk around the theme.Topics on the night ranged from humanitarian aid to how to study in a…
A parents’ guide to online schools
Online schools are not new, but Covid has encouraged many families to take another look. Here's our guide to key playersThe Good Schools Guide reported that Google searches using the term 'online school' rose by over 600% between summer 2019 and 2020. Online schools are nothing new, but two things have thrust them into the spotlight more recently: first is Covid, and second is the enabling…
DLD College | UK’s largest beach and river clean up
DLD College London has hosted a litter picking event in Lower Mash and Waterloo Millennium Park, with students from a variety of nationalities volunteering in the cleanup. The event was also supported by the London’s Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre who provided part of the equipment for the philanthropic initiative.The team from the College participated in the inspiring…
TASIS England named ISA Boarding School of the Year
TASIS The American School in England has received the top boarding accolade at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) AwardsTASIS The American School in England was awarded Boarding School of the Year at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards ceremony on 6th November. The ISA Awards celebrate excellence in independent education across the UK and TASIS England was part of an…
Parent power: Imaginary friends and how to handle them
There's a new family member, only you can't see them. Imaginary friends are more common than you might think and your child's new buddy might be sticking around, so here's what you need to knowJulie, Frank, Unicorn or Luna – your child surprises you with an important new friend, a whole and complex figment of their imagination. It can be baffling, alarming even, but there are good reasons to…
How Heathfield School teaches entrepreneurship to Senior students
Rushi Millns, Head of ICT, Careers and Outreach, reveals how Heathfield School, Ascot teaches business and entrepreneurship to embed real skills for lifeAn inspiring education should extend beyond academic achievement. At Heathfield we believe that teaching young people about business and entrepreneurship is crucial if we are to draw out their potential and encourage them to develop…
Old Buckenham Hall earns tennis win
Suffolk prep school Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) has earned a county commendation from the Lawn Tennis AssociationSuffolk prep Old Buckenham Hall has been named Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) School of the Year for Suffolk. Based near Lavenham on a 90-acre site, OBH’s tennis programme is led by Matthew Perry and a team of coaches. Sport has undergone significant development recently, overseen by…
The benefits of bilingual learning
Bilingual learning is the natural choice for children growing up with two languages at home. However, it has so many benefits that it's a solid path for children from monolingual families too.Schools such as Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL) are helping to improve students' academic achievement, give them a better understanding of the world around them, and provide young people with…