My Voice Matters at Thorpe Hall School
A guest blog from Mrs R Sheern and Mrs J Peterson on Student Voice at Thorpe Hall School. Amid this…
Your responsibility to instil responsibility
There seems to be a growing trend for children of all ages to be unable to accept that they are…
AI in schools – embracing the change at THS
A guest blog from our Heads of English in Preparatory and Senior, focusing on the use of AI technologies to…
How can parents support their children with AI?
Preparing our children for an AI-infused future is all about fostering understanding, promoting responsible use and nurturing a critical mind….
The benefits of learning a musical instrument
Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article…
Year 5 to Year 11 Curriculum at THS: Enrich. Extend. Empower.
At THS we want to develop character and resilience in our learners. We are focused on achieving this through a…
What can we learn from fasting?
Fasting is practiced in various religions. Examples include Lent in Christianity and Yom Kippur, Tisha B’av, Fast of Esther, Fast…
Your Digital Footprint
As we start a new academic term, I wanted to challenge you to ask your child what they understand by…
Think Before You Ink
Growing up, this phrase must have been said to me a hundred times by teachers. True, I am rather old….
What Does an Innovative Educational Programme Look Like?
A top-rated education is intrinsically associated with the individual, their individual needs and presenting each pupil, irrespective of their ability,…
Safer not Safe Online Use: Listen to our children, and do not judge!
I want to outline some disturbing statistics before I reflect on some aspects. Teenage boys are the largest consumers of…
Academic Resilience: Are You Helping Your Child To Develop It?
Resilience is all about active coping strategies. Resilience post-pandemic is defined by many researchers as how we coped in the…
Growth Mindsets and Comfort Zones
“All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney. Indeed, in order to…
Education, Education, Education …
For me, high-quality education is about giving all learners the ability to thrive, develop a broad range of skills for…