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

I’ll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Posted on 09/01/2013 by jameswilding

These are the words from of one of those great songs from the early 80’s, Hallelujah, written by Leonard Cohen.  For those that can’t reach back that far, you’ll know the song as sung by Jeff Buckley, featured in that … Continue reading →

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The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short – Michelangelo

Posted on 10/12/2012 by jameswilding

… but in-setting our aim too low and achieving our mark. It’s report reading and writing time at CCS, first full series of the year, and I witness 120+ hardworking colleagues writing as if their lives depended upon it. I … Continue reading →

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If you never change your mind, why have one? Edward de Bono

Posted on 02/12/2012 by jameswilding

In our plans for 2013 and beyond, I make it quite clear that Claires Court will maintain a broad and diverse curriculum which, whilst acknowledging the primacy of English, Maths and the Sciences, will permit our pupils to gain skills … Continue reading →

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“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.

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