Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.
Bletchley Park was a fitting venue for the AI Summit hosted by the Prime Minister this week. It drew together a wide range of people from a number of sectors, including the likes of Elon Musk, U.S. Vice-President, Kamala Harris, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen.
I wasn’t any good at Maths by the time I reached high school. Something had happened in the transition from primary to secondary school that had rocked my ability to deal with numbers. When faced with an algebraic equation I would simply freeze up and my mind would go blank.
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The word ‘vulnerability’ conjures many connotations, and depending on our experience of being vulnerable to our emotions, we may have very varied opinions regarding sharing our lives with others.
Sometimes one wishes there was a magic wand one could wave to ensure that our children grow up having a vision and sense of purpose for their lives.
The theme of story and story-telling emerged quite strongly during our recent staff INSET days.
There is something wonderful about the start of a new academic year. The summer reboot has worked it's magic, and the way ahead is filled with possibilities.
The end of the term has finally arrived, and for many of us it is a wonderful opportunity to rest and spend some time doing things that we don’t get to do during the term.
With the end of the school year fast approaching, we’re all in a bit of tail-spin of activity; madly trying to tie up loose ends if our children are moving off to new schools in September, and also, somehow trying to ensure that the connections that have been built over many years are somehow shored up, and plans made to keep in touch.
Being a parent is probably life’s greatest privilege.
Being Teachable is a Key Skill.
We have spoken about the internet and children’s interaction with it quite a bit this year, both in PSHEe lessons, and during our Wellbeing Matters ‘Live’ sessions.
