Christina Bird, assistant headteacher (director of Sixth Form) at Bromley High School, explains how the school’s community swimming partnership has helped pupils from both sectors gain confidence in, and out of, the water.
Linda Sanders, headmistress of The Laurels School, explains how mastering self-control can help children limit their time on digital devices and get the most out of the summer holidays.
In a blog marking Canada Day on 1 July, international coordinator and head of Spanish at City of London School for Girls Ainara Golzarri de Diego highlights the school’s international study programme, including a partnership with a Canadian school.
John Bridgens, director of sport at St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form, Cheltenham, explains what is involved in National School Sports Week and how his school has been taking part this year.
Dimity Williams, Lower Sixth pupil at Wells Cathedral School, explains how her own personal experience and love of hockey has led to the creation of ‘Hockey Happy’, an event established for primary schools in the local area.
Paul Borrington, director of cricket at Denstone College, and the school’s cricket coach, Wes Durston, explain the origins of their Howzat! Cricket Coaching Programme, which is providing sessions and hosting festivals in the local community.
The food team at Sarum Hall School, winners of last year’s Independent Schools Award for ‘Best Independent School for Healthy Eating’, explain how food education goes further than just providing healthy school lunches.
Kerry Wilson, partnerships manager at the Latymer Foundation, explains the impact and benefits of Latymer Upper School’s long-running Service in the Community Programme.
