Slow down and look up!
This is Mental Health Awareness Week which this year has the theme of nature. The Mental Health Foundation suggests that we should all take some time try to experience, share and talk about nature. In Japan there is a tradition known as shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. People go into a forest and connect with […]
This week in the Boarding House…
Another fun week for our boarding family… This week, Margot CM (Year 6) is our Star Boarder. Margot is an example to follow for all boarders. Her kindness and good manners are reflected in every day little gestures such as holding doors until everybody has been through, helping clear the tables after breakfast and supper, […]
ECS Wellbeing: Bishop Martin’s Awareness Practice- Week 4
JUSTICE? Have you ever been present at someone being unjustly treated? Where were you? How did you behave? Did you simply stay silent? Did you voice your feelings? Just use your imagination to relive the moment. AN EXAMPLE Recently, a large number of Post Office workers experienced being wrongly accused of fraud; some were sent […]
Early Years…the start of the Journey
Over recent weeks we have been in a position to invite prospective families into School once more to see for themselves the environment in which their children will learn, view our outdoor spaces and find out about a day in the life of a Pre-Prep pupil. It is exciting to be in this position […]
This week in the Boarding House…
Anther fun week for our boarding family! Our Star Boarder of the Week this week is Ellenna C (Year 6). Ellenna is our ray of sunshine in the Boarding House. She is always happy and brings joy to the whole community. Every day, she makes sure she practices her piano and viola and that her […]
ECS Wellbeing: Bishop Martin’s Awareness Practice- Week 3
As you may be aware, assemblies in the Prep school are held in Kalender Hall in three ‘bubbles’ – years 3 and 4; years 5 and 6. I won’t be seeing years 7 and 8 because of the Bank Holiday. This week, I’m introducing an important experience for the Prep School, in preparation, for next week, when […]
Every day’s a school day: Lessons learned through a global pandemic – Why physical activity is more important than ever
Over the past year we have all learned lessons, we have all experienced life very differently and, in some cases, we have realised what we have taken for granted. In the past it became military to agree that exercise is good for us, it was a habit that we would speak about, but […]
This week in the Boarding House…
Another exciting week in the Boarding House… Edward K (Year 6) is our Star Boarder this week. Edward is a very good friend to all the boarders, takes part in all the activities on offer with a positive attitude, practices his music twice daily. Edward’s behaviour was fantastic this week. Well done Edward. The first […]
ECS Wellbeing: Bishop Martin’s Awareness Practice- Week 2
Personal letter-writing, when exercised for friendship and encouragement [and maybe even creative criticism!], no matter how long or short, reveals the quality of relationship between writer and recipient. Personal letters are an important element in friendship and caring. They are a form of prayer. They are not a dying art, but a living art! […]
Instilling Awareness: one shared response to two landmark moments
We want our pupils to be mindful of, and grateful for, those around them; to be aware of themselves and of their impact on others; and, through Faith or a more general appreciation of spirituality, to have a sense of wonder and awe at the thought that they are part of something greater and more […]
