Showing items for tag “Academic Development”

• 26 Nov

  How modern boarding can impact the traditional views of masculinity

  Teacher of English and Housemaster of Beechwood House Stephen Davies discusses some of the recent thinking about masculinity and the role housemasters have in developing boys who are less focused on competing and more able to nurture healthy relationships with their peers… 

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• 18 Nov

  A fun and fulsome term for our D pupils

  Ahead of the School’s virtual D Parents’ Afternoon tomorrow, D Coordinator Louise Boothman provides a glimpse into what the D year group have been doing this term and what they can expect from the next two terms…

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• 30 Oct

  The importance of the young voice in politics

  As we approach Parliament Week (1-7 November) Teacher of Politics Jonny Waters explains the need to raise awareness of the role young adults play in shaping the future of politics...

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• 2 Oct

  The Sixth Form Years

  Head of Sixth Form James Ralphs explains what life at Bryanston is like for those in their final two years of school and why the School’s approach to sixth form is so accomplished in developing purposeful, curious and well-rounded individuals ready for higher education or the working world. We...

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• 16 Apr

  What will remote teaching look like at Bryanston?

  Head of Teaching and Learning Will Ings reflects on Bryanston’s unique approach to online teaching and explores how the School’s teachers plan to maintain pupil engagement and enthusiasm over a sustained period…

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• 6 Mar

  Creating happier and healthier schools for a new decade

  Deputy Head Academic David James reflects on the theme for this year’s Education Summit and explores why schools must foster cultures of openness and honesty between all their stakeholders…

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• 5 Mar

  How do we teach information literacy to our pupils?

  Librarian Emma Minter explains how Bryanston teaches research and referencing skills in order to help pupils think critically and develop informed views…

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• 14 Feb

  How to encourage a love of STEM from an early age

  Head of Science Nick Welford explores ways in which to encourage scientific investigation from an early age and explains why Bryanston pupils are given opportunities to solve problems through research and experimentation… from Nobel Prize winner Fred Sanger, and beyond!

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• 4 Nov

  Political education in schools is imperative and must become a priority

  Head of Politics William Bridges reflects on the importance of political education in schools and how best to engage pupils in political discussion both in the classroom and at home… 

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