A poem about stillness
Published 09/06/22, by Teresa Ingram
Read a beautiful poem about Stillness, ahead of our Year 5, 6 and 7 exams next week.
Wellbeing Matters
Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.
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Read MoreWho's listening?
Published 27/05/22, by Teresa IngramOne of the hardest things about being a teacher is pupils not listening. Trying to get a class quiet and settled, or asking them to line up, or take turns, or issuing instructions - it can all be exasperating.
Read MoreFinding a contemplative state
Published 19/05/22, by Teresa IngramMatt Shroff, our Director of Wellbeing, contemplates the power of walking allowing the time to connect with others, ourselves, and with our environment.
Read MoreThe importance of high quality feedback
Published 12/05/22, by Teresa IngramDiscover the similarities between dogs and humans when it comes to giving feedback and how not all feedback is equal.
Read MoreIt's just not cricket, old chap!
Published 05/05/22, by Teresa IngramIn his latest Wellbeing Matters, our Director of Wellbeing, Matt Shroff, explains why he feels cricket is the greatest of sports and why it can teach us so much about ourselves and the world we live in.
Read MoreBringing the SCARF programme to Pilgrims'
Published 28/04/22, by Teresa IngramSCARF stands for Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship and is the backbone of the PSHEe programme in Reception through to Year 6 at Pilgrims’. But what is it? Read on to find out.
Read MoreThe sound of music
Published 31/03/22, by Teresa IngramI have often wondered at the power of music to affect the human condition. The universality of music and its appeal; the way it speaks deeply to so many people; how so many of us have a 'soundtrack' to our lives; I find all this fascinating.
Read MoreCreativity can lead to change
Published 25/03/22, by Teresa IngramIn his latest article, Matt Shroff, considers the importance of creativity and how it can be the stepping stone to small but significant steps of change.
Read MoreWell being Matters - Multiculturalism
Published 18/03/22, by Angela SlaterIn his latest Wellbeing Matters article, Matt Shroff, our Director of Wellbeing, considers his own country when describing multiculturalism, and how we need to help our children understand the world that they will emerge into.
Read MoreWellbeing Matters - Co-operation
Published 10/03/22, by Teresa Ingram'Board Game Geek', Matt Shroff, explains how elements of play in co-operative games, reflect how we as humans in the wider society should and could get on. Read on...
Read MoreWellbeing Matters - Helping others makes us Happy
Published 03/03/22, by Teresa IngramThere is a huge amount of love and support for Ukrainians at the moment. Not just in the UK, but across Europe and the world. How do I know? Because of the outpouring of efforts by people to provide food and shelter and all manner of essentials.
Read MoreWellbeing Matters - Identifying and managing risk
Published 16/02/22, by Teresa IngramThe latest Wellbeing Matters from our Director of Wellbeing, Matt Shroff, focuses on identifying, managing and reducing risk to keep ourselves and others safe.
