How pupils can benefit from meditation
Published 04/02/20
The candle is lit, the lights are dimmed. As another busy school day begins, pupils in year 7 close their eyes, focus on their breathing and let their thoughts drift away….
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Read MoreThe value of Mentoring
Published 10/10/19Peer mentoring at St Benedict’s has gone from strength to strength in recent years, helping to support pupils' wellbeing and mental health.
Read MoreWhy study German?
Published 25/09/19Evan, an A level linguist at St Benedict’s, explains why he is captivated by the German language and culture.
Read MoreSchool Open Days - what to look for
Published 23/09/19Andrew Johnson, Headmaster of St Benedict’s, offers his advice on how to make the most of your school visit.
Read MoreMoving from junior to senior school
Published 03/07/19The move to senior school is both exciting and unnerving in equal measure. With this in mind, pupils in Year 7 at St Benedict’s offer their advice for children about to join a new school, based on their own experience one year ago.
Read MoreAn introduction to Philosophy
Published 12/11/18What is nothing? What is meant by duty? Are animals different from humans? What is ownership? St Benedict’s pupils are learning to think more clearly, more deeply, and to explain and justify their views.
Read MoreDo we know how to ask a ‘good question’?
Published 12/11/18Julie Greenhough, Head of the Extended Project Qualification at St Benedict's, makes the case for the EPQ as an opportunity for ‘extended’ thought.
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 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.