Coin trail fundraiser for CAFOD
Over the last few weeks, Ursuline Prep School, Warley, have been asking the children and families of their school to collect 20 pence pieces for their annual coin trail collection. The money raised, just over £1100, will be donated to CAFOD. They welcomed a representative from the CAFOD organisation into school who explained the importance […]
What it means to be in, work in, and learn in a Catholic school
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC I feel genuinely blessed to have spent my own time as a child, pupil and student as well as my own time in teaching within the community of Catholic Education. Earlier this year I took on the role of Chair of CISC […]
New wellbeing centre at Mayfield School
Mayfield School was thrilled to welcome back former pupil and Olympic Rowing Champion, Emily Craig, to officially open their new Wellbeing Centre. Emily, who attended Mayfield from 2004 to 2011, spent the day with students, sharing her inspiring Olympic journey—from narrowly missing out on a medal at Tokyo 2020 by just 0.01 seconds to triumphing […]
The benefits of a Catholic education for students of all faiths and beliefs
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC Speak to any Head of RE or Head of a Catholic School and they will tell the question they will be asked every Open Day is how Catholic are you? Some try to spend the next second trying to work out who […]
Thornton College hosts Inaugural MK Schools Lit Fest 2024
Schools are excited for the inaugural MK Schools Lit Fest 2024 taking place at Thornton College on Tuesday 8th October 2024. Hundreds of students from eight schools and across all key stage age groups will have the opportunity to meet authors, take part in literary workshops and have books signed! This is an incredible partnership […]
St John’s College: independent education from the heart
Since its formation in 1987, St John’s College has achieved an enviable reputation as a centre of academic excellence both in Wales and England. This was recognised in June 2023 when it was named the 6th Best Value Independent School in the UK based on fee-grade ratio by the Telegraph. This prestigious accolade followed on from […]
New Beginnings at Beaulieu Convent School
Embracing Change and Building a Positive Future As I step into my new role as Head of Beaulieu Convent School this September, I’ve been reflecting on the journey that brought me here and the exciting challenges ahead. Transitioning into any new leadership position is a significant shift, but moving from the UK to the Channel […]