Monthly Archives: April 2026

The Engine of Character: “Show up on the BAD days

As I write this, the air in the halls of Claires Court has shifted. It is late April 2026, and the “stratosphere” of school life feels particularly charged. For our Year 13s, the countdown has reached its final sequence. Next … Continue reading

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Reflection: The View from the Stratosphere

“Evening all,” as Dixon of Dock Green used to say. It is a strange and wonderful thing to be an in-service Principal leaning back to watch a younger, more talented generation lead your school toward a bright new future. The … Continue reading

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Rockets Climbing, Voices Calling: Finding Light in Dark Times

During this Easter break from the routines of school life, I’ve managed at last to catch up on some private reading and reconnect with what’s happening in the wider world.My goodness, what a sobering contrast it presents. With the terrifying … Continue reading

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