Teaching styles have changed significantly over the years. The traditional way that education was delivered was through recitation and memorisation techniques, whereas the modern way of doing things involves interactive methods.

By Molly W

By Beth S

Never be fooled again! Learn how to spot a liar. 

So, the examination season is upon us and I am very impressed by the calmness and determination of the students in U6th. The IB final exams and Language orals for A Level having been running for the last week or so and I am grateful to the many teaching and support staff who have been involved with the invigilation schedule, even on Bank Holiday Monday – the International Baccalaureate  being no respecter of a national Bank Holiday. Lower 6th students of Maths, Classical Civilisation and Russian will also have public exams shortly, being the last year of the modular system.

Attending the IB Visual Arts exhibition at the end of last week and the West Road concerto concert this week, I was keenly aware that I teach in a remarkable school. It may be an extreme thought but I confess that I find myself musing whether there is actually any point to studying subjects other than the creative and performing arts!

10 Essential skills that will help you through university and beyond

What exactly are life skills? We define them as the essential skills that you will need to meet the challenges in everyday life. These skills are used to help you to manage situations better, accomplish ambitions and to live your life to its full potential.  They are the defined by the ability to foster adaptive, positive behaviours that will help you to handle problems, communicate effectively with others, and deal with stresses and frustration. These skills are not always taught, but often learnt indirectly through everyday experiences and practices.

Whiskers, Tails and Everything Nice. 

Raise the curtains, let’s reveal what goes on behind the glamourous ‘Cats’ production at the Senior School.

Cynthia Chiu

The thrilling prequel to our last blog about the journey of the Stephen Perse teddy!