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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – TEAMWORK

By Matthew Burns | November 30, 2014
I blame Pierre de Coubertin who inspired generations by lighting the flame of the new Olympic movement with his catchy strapline, “Swifter. Higher. Stronger.” There can be no doubt that...
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HARD DECISIONS

By Matthew Burns | November 3, 2014
As Headmaster, an important part of my role is to guide families through the decision-making process that leads to a successful educational outcome. The most common question I respond to...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – GROW UP AND ACT YOUR AGE

By Matthew Burns | September 19, 2014
The last two weeks have felt like the longest playground spat of my life. How many times have we heard the protest, “That’s not true, Sir.”? How many times we...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – HOW TO WRITE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

By Matthew Burns | September 17, 2014
Sometime in September pupils all over the country are confronted by the need to complete their Personal Statement in the UCAS form. Its importance is evident to all and for...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – LUCIA SDAO, HEAD OF GIRLS’ SPORT

By Matthew Burns | June 23, 2014
So long!  So long to recognise that competitive sport is good for the individual and for the school!  Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector - Ofsted, reiterates our long-held...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – THE FOG OF THE FUTURE

By Matthew Burns | June 2, 2014
A big thank you to all those who supported our first Next Steps Careers Fair last week. It was great to see so many pupils discussing their futures with visitors...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION

By Matthew Burns | May 22, 2014
We all know the theory of six degrees of separation; that it is possible to contact anyone, anywhere in the world through just six intermediaries.Connectivity is one of the greatest...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – THE END OF MORNINGS?

By Matthew Burns | May 12, 2014
Hampton Court House School in Surrey is delaying the start of Sixth Form lessons until 1.30pm in order to match the biorhythms of teenagers. The Headmaster tells us “As I...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – WHAT DETERMINES WHAT WE’RE NOT

By Matthew Burns | April 28, 2014
Today’s newspapers carry the news that the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams has entered the debate about whether Britain is a Christian country. It strikes me as unfortunate that...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – NORTHERN INDEPENDENTS FIGHT BACK

By Matthew Burns | April 24, 2014
Northern Independents Fight Back - Written for Times North www.timesnorth.co.uk 15th April 2014 Independent Schools in the North of England have long been tainted by the image of their better known...
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HEADMASTER’S BLOG – THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CULL

By Matthew Burns | March 18, 2014
Mock exams are over and many pupils will be breathing a sigh of relief that the parents’ meeting that follows is behind them. Coursework and controlled assignments may be their...
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HEADMASTERS BLOG – GRIT YOUR TEETH

By Matthew Burns | February 12, 2014
Another week, another initiative from the Government machine. Today we are told that schools need to instil “Grit and Character” into pupils. To be fair, Tristram Hunt and the All-Party...