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“Make Your Bed” – Admiral William H. McRaven

Posted on 05/12/2024 by jameswilding

In his book, published in 2017, McRaven makes 10 suggestions, the subtitles being ‘Little things that can change your life…and maybe the world’. 7 years earlier, when he gave the commencement address to 8000 graduating students at the University of … Continue reading →

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“Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it’ – James Baldwin

Posted on 29/11/2024 by jameswilding

The author of this quote, James Baldwin (1924-1987), was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was a prominent voice in the American Civil Rights Movement and is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. His … Continue reading →

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#ItStartedAtCC – reflections on and from Alumni

Posted on 13/11/2024 by jameswilding

Over recent weeks, I have caught up at Open Days, Community Events and wider pastures with a host of former pupils,, and we’ve had some really good conversations. What’s surprised me is that whilst I am more than keen to … Continue reading →

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Academic Principal’s half-term report ♦ part 2

Posted on 03/11/2024 by jameswilding

As part 1 of the half-term report published at the start of half-term emphasised, the School has been in great heart to date, and the various activities, Holiday Club and trips away at half-term have gone really well. Whilst you … Continue reading →

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My Week: “Any name in the headlines” as told to Claires Court SchoolTV

Posted on 25/09/2024 by jameswilding

This blog is all about the brilliant support work that our SchoolTV service provides. But I can’t help include in these introductory 3 paragraphs that some of the headline leaders in the Press have been having a right go at … Continue reading →

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Principled views on the Election 4 July 2024

Posted on 05/07/2024 by jameswilding

Following yesterday’s ballot, a Labour government has been elected. As Principals, my brother, Hugh and I know that the result will understandably cause uncertainty for all independent schools directly, and of course for our parents who have placed their children … Continue reading →

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Out of the frying pan…

Posted on 28/06/2024 by jameswilding

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the next general election on Wednesday 24 May 2024, circa 16:26 after a day filled with rumour beforehand. Am I a great fan of the current administration? No. Have I confidence in our current Member … Continue reading →

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“Doing the Right Thing Right” – There is an even greater good!

Posted on 07/06/2024 by jameswilding

It’s 25 years since I knew I was to lead as Chairman the Independent Schools Association, and it made me concentrate on the ‘Power of words’ spoken as “Calls for Action!” At a time when politics in the UK had … Continue reading →

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Using AI to write for my blog a call to all adults to vote in the forthcoming UK general election 4 July 2024

Posted on 23/05/2024 by jameswilding

Below you can read how one of the major AI engines can write on my behalf a call to adults to use their vote in the forthcoming general election. I guess I was not the only one caught out by … Continue reading →

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“I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” – Dorothy to Toto in the Wizard of Oz

Posted on 02/05/2024 by jameswilding

One of the most brilliant films I saw early in my childhood was the re-released film “The Wizard of Oz” (originally 1939). Put simply, in a world that was still largely black and white, TV absolutely and a lot of … Continue reading →

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