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

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglas*

Posted on 26/11/2012 by jameswilding

ISANet Newsletter 26 November 2012 – the ‘Weather-affected’ edition. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglas* This clear sighted statement about the development of the child into adult is by an orator I … Continue reading →

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“Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking.”*

Posted on 19/11/2012 by jameswilding

This famous quote from General Ferdinand Foch, when he held firm to prevent the French Army being overrun at the first battle of the Marne, 5 and 12 September 1914, is one that causes me to smile and reflect.  There is … Continue reading →

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Electing a Who?

Posted on 16/11/2012 by jameswilding

Throughout my adult life, I have always taken the opportunity to vote in Elections, be they local, national or European. But, it must be said, I have found it a bit difficult to find out about the elections that took … Continue reading →

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And in competition with our other expeditions, those in Cologne are doing their best – glad to see they are back in the UK safely. http://cologne.clairescourt.net/

Posted on 24/10/2012 by jameswilding | Leave a comment

Apparently hygienic toilets, judging from the first use of language our current trip have deployed in Cologne.  I am a bit worried about their reference to 2013! https://sites.google.com/a/clairescourt.net/claires-court-germany-trip-2012/  

Posted on 23/10/2012 by jameswilding | Leave a comment

So the Sailing crew are across the Med in Turkey this week, where Google Apps rule OK, except Sites, which are blocked at present.  Not that our intrepid sailors let that get in the way of reporting home of course. https://sites.google.com/a/clairescourt.net/ccoe/home/turkey-trip

Posted on 23/10/2012 by jameswilding | Leave a comment

With so many trips out and about over our half-term, it could be difficult to stay in touch – so here’s the French department’s Normandy trip website for your edification, which will grow during the week as we watch. http://normandy.clairescourt.net/Home Enjoy.

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Classroom without walls…

Posted on 16/10/2012 by jameswilding

Just a short blog for the mo’ to explain what has happened to the previous Principled View, ‘down a woodland track’.  Like previous pictures that illustrate my blog, the trees and paths were not part of CCS’ educational journey, just appropriate illustrations for my … Continue reading →

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Come up and see me make me smile…

Posted on 10/10/2012 by jameswilding

It is not quite the season to be jolly.  As all who live and work in schools now, we teachers are seasonal creatures, driven be calendar and event more than most, able to ride the various winds that blow, and … Continue reading →

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