October 10th is World Mental Health Day. In tutorials this week tutors and pupils have been having discussions about what good mental health looks like and how to find support in achieving this. The focus on mental health this year is on health provision for young people. We have heard Prince Harry talk about his […]
Yesterday was officially ‘International Teachers’ Day’ and ‘National Poetry Day’ and while the two are not necessarily related, it made me think about how my love of poetry was nurtured by one of my most memorable primary school teachers. I remember how I loved learning poems by heart and how I can still recall many […]
Our Year 11 pupils have all been busy in their various work placements this week. In addition to giving the pupils the opportunity to participate in a working environment, work experience develops the pupils’ employability skills and enhances personal and social education, improving their soft skills which are all transferable, providing a definite advantage in […]
I had the privilege of accompanying The Mount, Mill Hill International pupils on their Duke of Edinburgh final assessment this weekend. For those new to the Duke of Edinburgh programme, pupils prepare for the award over the year; it has four sections, volunteering, physical, skills and expedition. They prepare, plan and train for the final […]
