Author Archives: jameswilding

About jameswilding

Academic Principal Claires Court Schools Long term member & advocate of the Independent Schools Association

“The Circle of Life” – an activity sure-fired to improve neural myelination.

I am of course deeply indebted to Wikipedia for filling me in on the expert knowledge needed to write this half-term posting. But before I do, and to get you in the mood, please consider watching this wonderful curtain raiser … Continue reading

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A SPECIAL REPORT: Wellbeing Barometer Survey: 2023

Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource implemented at our school to help support you in the challenges of modern-day parenting. Parenting is a learning journey and it’s easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed when faced … Continue reading

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Attention Parents and Friends of Claires Court – Summer Ball news… Saturday 10 June 2023

The PTA are delighted to announce that the table reservations for the annual ball are now available. So, get your table guests ready! We have managed to keep the ticket prices the same as last year at £85 each which … Continue reading

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The blurring of boundaries – how can we realign our lives to provide balance and maintain wellbeing?

The TES (Times Educational Supplement as was) is the profession’s major journal which is dedicated to supporting the world’s teachers. “Our mission is to enable great teaching by helping educators to find the tools and technology they need.” This week … Continue reading

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Announcing the arrival of Claires Court SchoolTV, and our Spring Wellbeing Baromoter 2023…

…plus some notes and thanks to start! In terms of general participation and elite competition, Claires Court has returned in full, firing on all cylinders with (to name but a few) the Senior Music concert on Monday evening this week, … Continue reading

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Help is needed across the globe…

As our charity weeks of activity commence at Claires Court, sadly it seems we have disasters requiring support across the globe. Being proactive in our help not just facilitates the support services now to be further resourced, but helps reuilding … Continue reading

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Announcing the relocation of our Junior girls onto the Junior boys site to create Claires Court Juniors at Ridgeway

Our fundamental aim for Claires Court has always been to ensure parity of education, opportunity and equality through the breadth of the curriculum and our teaching practice. To oversee this in the primary phase, last year we promoted Mrs Kirby … Continue reading

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Calling for fundraising support for the victims of the terrible Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

A family in our community run a brilliant bakery and coffee shop in Maidenhead. They have family, friends and relatives in the region affected by the recent earthquake. I am pleased to share this with you all. Please be generous. … Continue reading

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Reach for the Nomination…The Lexden Prize for Sixth Formers

The Lexden Prize, named in honour of our Honorary President, Lord Lexden, celebrates the most remarkable sixth form students at ISA members’ schools. Their achievements can be in any aspect of school or community life, and do not have to be … Continue reading

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February calling… Looking forward with the green shoots of spring…

Friday 27 January 2023 and the BBC announced on the radio this morning that I needed to find an hour over the next 3 days to have a look out for the birds in my back yard. Below is the … Continue reading

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