Stonyhurst College has welcomed Mr William Doherty as its new Head, who began his leadership of the College on Friday 1 May 2026. Mr Doherty joins Stonyhurst from Xavier College Melbourne, Australia, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in education, including significant leadership roles within Jesuit schools. His appointment marks an important moment in the […]
Subject: Leadership Development Opportunity for Aspiring Leaders – Please Share Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please share this excellent professional development opportunity with colleagues in your school who are either at the beginning of their leadership journey or who may be aspiring to leadership roles. We are pleased to offer a Leadership Development Programme designed specifically for middle leaders […]
On Wednesday 22 April, around 40 leaders from around 16 Catholic independent schools gathered at the Holborn venues in London hosted by Headline Sponsors Stone King for an important and timely conversation about the future of the sector. Bringing together Heads, Bursars, Trustees and representatives from Religious Orders, along with the General Secretary of CISC […]
Silver Racing from St John’s College, Cardiff reach the stem racing world finals in Singapore Silver Racing delivered an exceptional all-round performance, securing 3rd place on the national podium and earning the title of Welsh Champions. Their consistency across all judging areas proved crucial, combining strong engineering with polished presentations and a compelling team identity. […]
After a rigorous selection process, the trustees of The Princethorpe Foundation have announced the appointment of Stuart Shelton to the role of CEO and Foundation Principal, with effect from September 2027. Mr Shelton will take over from Ed Hester, who will be retiring after 18 years of outstanding service leading the Foundation. Currently Headteacher of […]
FAO Heads, Bursars, Trustees and Religious Orders Catholic Independent Schools – stronger together This is, in many ways, a call to action. Our schools are facing an unprecedented convergence of pressures: the imposition of VAT on fees, the removal of business rate relief, increases in National Insurance, and shifting demographics. The Catholic independent sector has been […]
The historic halls of Coombe Abbey recently played host to a landmark gathering for the National Catholic Education Day. The Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC) was delighted to stand alongside colleagues from across the sector, participating as both partner and exhibitor in a day defined by fellowship and forward-thinking. The conference opened with the celebration […]
We are immensely proud of the recent production of Les Miserables. Over 80 pupils were involved and approximately 1,000 people came to see the production over the 4 sell out nights. The recent four-night run of Les Misérables (School Edition) was nothing short of extraordinary, a triumph of dedication, resilience, and breathtaking young talent. From the […]
New Hall School Announces Partnership with St Anne’s Preparatory School, Chelmsford New Hall School, Chelmsford, has announced that it is entering into a formal collaboration with St Anne’s Preparatory School, marking an exciting development for both schools and the beginning of a new chapter for St Anne’s, following its centenary year in 2025. The […]