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Absent Friends
Following the recent deaths of former CISC colleagues Adrian Aylward and Patrick Tobin, we publish two moving obituaries, both penned by Giles Mercer. May Adrian and Patrick rest in peace. ADRIAN AYLWARD The death of Adrian Aylward on Maundy Thursday from cancer saw the passing of a titan of Catholic education and a wonderful family […]
Message from the Chair of CISC
Please find below a message to all of our schools, members and friends.
Aspiring Leaders’ Programme
I’m very excited to announce that our new Aspiring Leaders’ Programme, ‘The Barnabas Programme’ is now available to CISC deputy and assistant heads. Presented and designed in collaboration with Educarem, it will be an enriching and bespoke formation opportunity for those seeking to lead a Catholic school. Residential 1 Tuesday 12th – Wednesday 13th January, […]
Message from the Chair of CISC
As we come to the end of a most unusual term and begin the journey into Holy Week, here is a message from Antony, Chair of CISC, to remind us all of the warm, supportive community that we all share as part of CISC.
Keeping Competition in its Place: a challenge for heads of department in Catholic independent schools
by Dr Charlotte Goddard, Head of Classics at Ampleforth College There are only two days in the year when education is guaranteed to attract headline attention. On two Thursdays in August, photographs of jubilant teenagers grace the front pages, clutching their exam results. It would appear that the production of qualifications is the sole purpose […]
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Leweston shortlisted for Sporting Achievement Award
Leweston School is thrilled to be shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year Sporting Achievement Award. Organised by Independent School Parent magazine, the awards programme is designed to offer UK independent schools a platform to showcase their success stories and celebrate the student experiences they provide. Leweston previously won the Independent Pre-Prep category […]
Year 11 Parents Celebrate OLA Remote Learning with Happy Cakes!
Teaching staff at OLA (Our Lady’s Abingdon) had some special visitors on Tuesday. Julia from Happy Cakes and Fiona MacKay Perkins presented 48 rather amazing looking cakes to the staff in School on behalf of Year 11 parents. The cake idea was the brainchild of Year 11 parent Mrs Bush who wanted to find […]
CISC Newsletter – June 20
Please find below the latest CISC Newsletter. You will also find further information on the Catholic Leaders Formation Network – Online Seminar here. Referenced within the newsletter are two moving tributes to absent friends, Adrian Aylward and Patrick Tobin. May they both rest in peace. Best wishes, Mo
Absent Friends
Following the recent deaths of former CISC colleagues Adrian Aylward and Patrick Tobin, we publish two moving obituaries, both penned by Giles Mercer. May Adrian and Patrick rest in peace. ADRIAN AYLWARD The death of Adrian Aylward on Maundy Thursday from cancer saw the passing of a titan of Catholic education and a wonderful family […]
Message from the Chair of CISC
Please find below a message to all of our schools, members and friends.