Monthly Archives: June 2018

On the way to school this morning I listened to Dr Tanya Byron talking about children and online safety. Ten years ago she was asked by government to look at this important area, and made a number of recommendations. The...

I have always believed that intelligence is not fixed and that every child, given a variety of opportunities and the right environment, can achieve and flourish. Support and challenge at school and at home are fundamental in this, as is...

As I write this, Form 4 are about to land back at Stormont after two days and one night away at the Kingswood Centre in Kent. I have heard that they all went to bed on time (!) and so...

After another busy week at Stormont I am reflecting on the importance of time out, for girls for staff and parents too. What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. So begins...

As well as talking to the girls in assembly on Wednesday about how worms can help us to put our Golden Rules into practice (I would love to know if they can remember how I linked these), I have also...