From the Headmaster’s Desk – 14 DECEMBER 2018
Mahatma Gandhi said “where there is love, there is life” and Lyonsdown School has been full of girls and boys thoroughly enjoying the Prep School experience over the past few weeks. The end of any term is both busy and...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 07 DECEMBER 2018
The first of December has come and gone, and I am glad to announce that the festive season is in full swing. The highlight of the week was the Lower School Nativity, with two stunning performances showcasing the quality of...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 30 NOVEMBER 2018
Hats, gloves and scarves: the pupils’ change in attire can only mean one thing – winter is on its way. This in no way affects the energy of the girls and boys of Lyonsdown who continue to be busy in...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 23 NOVEMBER 2018
Gate duty encourages many interesting conversations: a Year 6 girl might tell me about a book I am unfamiliar with, or we may discuss current affairs. However, “is that a tractor, Mr Hammond?” is not a question I ever thought...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 16 NOVEMBER 2018
The ancient Roman poet Virgil was of the opinion that the greatest wealth is health, and this is something we very much agree with at Lyonsdown. A healthy body cannot be achieved without a healthy mind. With anti-bullying week beginning on Monday,...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 09 NOVEMBER 2018
A two pound coin sits on my desk. Its edge inscription reads: The lights are going out all over Europe. Following on from Mrs Windsor’s assembly this week, I used this small piece of sterling to introduce children to the theme...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 19 OCTOBER 2018
The end of the first half term of the academic year is upon us and, as the School prepares to go on holiday for a fortnight, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also enjoying time away, on their official...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 12 OCTOBER 2018
As I write, I can hear several topics of conversation in the corridors of Lyonsdown, but most are concerned with the social highlight of the week – the Friends of Lyonsdown Schools Movie Night. Following in the footsteps of last...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 05 OCTOBER 2018
Saga Vanecek is unlikely to be a name many of us recognise, and I had certainly not heard of Vidöstern Lake until this week. However, that all changed when eight-year-old Saga pulled a 1,500 year-old sword from said lake. She...