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Let us go to God’s House
Robert O’Brien, Principal of Blanchelande College in Guernsey shares news of a new Ascension Day tradition… Due to the reopening of our Sixth Form (after a decade of closure) and the rise in numbers of pupils that we have been blessed with (we now have 435 boys and girls), this year we have had the […]


CISC Lenten Retreat with David Wells – Week Five
Welcome to the last of our CISC lenten retreats, led for us by David Wells. Each week, David has provided a reflection on the gospel of the preceding Sunday in his unique, disarming and engaging style which is at once, unassuming and profound. I hope you have enjoyed them as much as I have. Mo […]


CISC Lenten Retreat with David Wells – week four
I hope that you managed to engage with our Lenten retreat last week. If not, it’s never too late to join in – all of the previous weeks can be found in the ‘News’ area of the CISC website. Please find below the link to our fourth ‘engagement’ with David Wells as he reflects on […]


CISC Lenten Retreat with David Wells – week three
I hope that you managed to engage with our Lenten retreat last week. If not, it’s never too late to join in – all of the previous weeks can be found in the ‘News’ area of the CISC website. Please find below the link to our third ‘engagement’ with David Wells as he reflects on […]


CISC Lenten Retreat with David Wells – week two
I hope that you managed to engage with the first part of out Lenten retreat last week. If not, it’s never too late to join in! Please find below the link to our second ‘engagement’ with David Wells as he reflects on last Sunday’s gospel. Mo Glackin General Secretary
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Grove du Toit Takes On Headship of Princethorpe College
Grove du Toit has taken on the Headship of Princethorpe College with effect from January 2023. He succeeds outgoing Headmaster, Ed Hester, who has held the post since 2009. Mr Hester now becomes Foundation Principal, a dedicated role with responsibility for the strategic vision and direction of the whole Princethorpe Foundation, its three schools and […]


New Head for St Mary’s School, Hampstead
The Trustees of St Mary’s School, Hampstead are delighted to announce the appointment of Miss Charlotte Owen to the position of Headmistress. She will succeed Mrs Connor-Earl as Headmistress in September 2023 following Mrs Connor-Earl’s decision to leave after seven successful years as Head. Miss Owen will join us from Woldingham School, an independent Catholic […]


Ursuline Prep School prepare for Lent
The Ursuline Prep School community has been preparing for Lent by having a wonderful afternoon of Pancake Races. The whole school came together and the challenge was set. Each house had a frying pan with a pancake in, with each child racing for points and flipping pancakes for a few extra! The children were all […]

