Do we know how to ask a ‘good question’?
Published 12/11/18
Julie Greenhough, Head of the Extended Project Qualification at St Benedict's, makes the case for the EPQ as an opportunity for ‘extended’ thought.
Blogs
- Read More
Read MoreWe will remember them
Published 09/11/18A new war memorial will be unveiled at St Benedict’s on November 11th. Shaun Hullis explains why remembrance is so important.
Read MoreA lesson in research and presentation skills
Published 04/10/18Children can learn so much when they are given the chance to follow their natural curiosity and delve deeper into a topic of special interest to them, argues Clemency Stimpfig from St Benedict’s Junior School. Learning to research, think critically, communicate persuasively, build confidence and inspire others, are just some of the benefits.
Read MoreWhy is Classics relevant today?
Published 10/07/18Paulina Sienniak (Year 12) takes a look at why classics is more relevant than some may think.
Read MoreA passion for aviation
Published 05/07/18The Junior School Headmaster at St Benedict's is a self-confessed 'aviation geek'. Here, Rob Simmons explains why he loves to look to the skies for inspiration.
Read MoreA History of St Benedict’s School Libraries and Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson
Published 02/07/18Miss Emma Wallace, Senior Librarian at St Benedict's, looks back over a century at the history of St Benedict's libraries.
Read MoreCareers advice for younger pupils
Published 29/06/18On the basis you can never start too young, St Benedict’s School held its first ever Careers Networking Tea for pupils in Years 7 and 8, who met 30 professionals from a range of careers. Sally Hopgood, Head of Careers, explains the thinking behind the event.
Read MoreFake News-Real Dangers
Published 25/05/18Five ways to combat fake news, from St Benedict’s Director of ICT, who says it is our responsibility to challenge, research and triangulate information being presented to us.
Read MoreThe importance of learning languages
Published 01/05/18St Benedict’s Headmaster, Andrew Johnson makes the case for studying languages.