STEM on track at St Catherine’s, Bramley
St Catherine's, Bramley describes its recent car build project and its impact in driving girls' aspirations for potential STEM-focused careersSt Catherine's School, Bramley has a strong tradition in science and many notable STEM alumnae – including Stanford professor of engineering Beverley McKeon, University of London neuroscientist Cathy Price and Amazon robotics specialist Abike…
Marymount International School London on the IB MYP
Mark Gardner, MYP Co-ordinator at Marymount International School London, explains how the IB's Middle Years Programme benefits students' learning and growthThe International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) has become one of the most popular programmes worldwide for international schools. Data from IBO.org shows that 1,500 schools are now offering this learning pathway. Marymount…
Focus: Sevenoaks School, Kent
Absolutely Education visits Sevenoaks School in Kent, a place with a long tradition of cherishing innovation and academic excellenceWhen you visit Sevenoaks School it looks and feels like the very model of modernity, yet it has a foundation date (1432) that puts it firmly within the super-league of historic English schools. The aura is contemporary – certainly comfortably 21st-century…
Key technology trends in education: shaping the future
In the ever-evolving landscape of the education sector, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping an enriched learning experience for children. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to robust online safety measures, educational institutions are strategically integrating various tech trends to enhance the curriculum, extracurricular activities, overall classroom dynamics, and communication between…
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate on bridging the Middle Years gap
A Year 6 curriculum focused on skills for future success, and with no formal SAT testing, fosters curiosity for the journey ahead, says Joseph Birchall, Head of King’s Magna at Queen Ethelburga’s CollegiateAt Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), our mission is for all members of our community to aspire to the Hill Standard ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. Our middle…
Why all girls’ schools still outshine co-ed education for young women
Research has consistently suggested that girls perform better academically in single sex schools. However, the case for co-educational schooling has become ever more compelling in recent years. In order to prove that they still come out on top, girls' schools have shifted their emphasis to focus not only on fostering academic excellence, but also providing an environment where young women can…
Knight Frank Schools Triathlon – sport for change
The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon lets young people support charities they believe in and achieve as a team in a test of sporting enduranceAt the end of April, 853 pupils from 29 local schools gathered at Croydon's Royal Russell School to swim, cycle and run as fast as they could and raise funds for charity. This was one of eight such events over April and May in the Knight Frank Schools…
Inspiring minds: How approaches to STEM are evolving in schools
How encouraging an interest in STEM subjects can foster curiosityStudent perceptions about subjects and their related careers are developed during the early years of schooling. Research also shows that children have developed gender-based assumptions about jobs by the age of seven years*. By encouraging an interest in STEM subjects from an early age we can foster children’s curiosity and…
Finding the best fit: the best school shoes
Choosing the right school shoes for your child is important, not only for their comfort, but also their overall well-being. Children spend the best part of their week at school, running, jumping, and being active. Ill-fitting shoes can lead to problems such as blisters, foot pain, and longer-term foot, hip, and back issues. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find the best fitting school…
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