From the Headmaster’s Desk It is not only the result that matters, but the child’s journey towards that result is a message that rings in my ears. This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jane Simister to Lyonsdown, to...
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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 – 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 – 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...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 28 SEPTEMBER 2018
Last week, you might remember that I set a small “responsibility quote” challenge. It was squirrelled away in a relatively long paragraph, and so I was rather impressed that three intrepid girls brought me the answer on Monday – an eye...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 21 SEPTEMBER 2018
You may wonder what the Year 6 girls and I talk about between our “good mornings” on the gate. I imagine it being rather odd to hear snippets of a far longer conversation or competition; listing an A-Z of countries...
From the Headmaster’s Desk – 14 SEPTEMBER 2018
For many reasons, we are entering a New Year. Not only did the Jewish members of our school community celebrate Rosh Hashanah a few days ago, but our pupils have now completed the first full week of the new academic...