From the Headmaster’s Desk 12th July 2019
The final week of the Summer Term, and academic year, could not have been any more exciting than it was. We started with Year 6 trampolining and Reception to Year 6 enjoying a Discotheque and ended with our End of...
From the Headmaster’s Desk 5th July 2019
All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They all have their exits and their entrances, And one woman in her time plays many parts… Such was the quality of Shakespeare Rocks, the Upper School...
From the Headmaster’s Desk 28th June 2019
Last week, I wrote of my pride in our school community during our recent inspection, and my assembly on Monday focused on the courtesy and hard work of the pupils last week. I also reminded everyone that the last three...
From the Headmaster’s Desk 21st June 2019
As you know, we like a busy week at Lyonsdown and the past couple have been even more full than usual. After last week’s excitement of a visit from the Good Schools Guide, this week the inspectors from the Independent...
From the Headmaster’s Desk 14 June 2019
On one of the many tours of Lyonsdown I have had the privilege of carrying out this week I overheard Miss Davies asking the Nursery children: “what season is it today?” This is an excellent question to stretch and challenge...
From the Headmaster ‘s Desk 12 June 2019
Last week, the nation commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It is vitally important that we remember the sacrifice of those brave men and women who helped liberate Europe, and I am pleased to see that next year’s...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 24 MAY 2019
When I was a boy, I loved school as much as I do now, which I am sure you will agree is necessary for a Headmaster. However, I have never liked spending all day indoors. It is vital that we...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 10 MAY 2019
In a week where dramatic comebacks were ten a penny, Lyonsdown returned from the long weekend without breaking its stride. A huge range of trips, both educational and sporting, have filled the calendar alongside the children’s usual lessons. New developments...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 03 MAY 2019
What do Mother Theresa, Mallory Blackman, Emmeline Pankhurst, Theresa May and Ariana Grande all have in common? They were all selected by our current Year 6 to attend a dinner party of contemporary or historically important figures – the girls’...