Tomorrow is National Thank a Teacher Day and so I want to reflect on my own experience and inspirations and to urge you to do the same. I had some wonderful teachers; Mrs Guy, my primary school teacher in Hong Kong (still going strong, and still in touch with me via my mother, half a […]

Only those of you who are new to the school may not have heard what a fan I am of the concept of the growth mindset. So much so that I am sure that in years to come, Old Leysians of a certain vintage will probably smirk if anyone mentions the concept, and think back […]

Right at the end of last term I was chatting to one of your parents who recommended a book to me, and then very kindly followed up by giving me a copy. It’s a wonderful little book – more of an essay, really – called “The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity” by the economic historian, […]

As you know, or rather, as you should know if you were listening a few weeks ago, I have been keeping a Gratitude diary for the last few weeks and number 70 in my list of things for which I feel grateful this year is having discovered the podcast, “Strangers on a Bench”. Have you […]

1st Team Captains The netball and boys’ hockey 1st teams have established themselves well so far this season and have made equally strong starts to their respective campaigns. I can now announce the captains of our senior 1st teams for the term: Hockey – Barney T Netball – Freya H U14A Girls Hockey Semi Final […]

Welcome back. I hope you all had a good Christmas and that you return refreshed and looking forward to the term ahead. The Year 11s aren’t with us this morning because they start their mocks today – we wish them every success with those. A few words about the Ski Trip. Miss Williams who led […]