Posted on: Monday 8th October 2018
Last Friday our pastoral team was invited to speak at a conference at West Lodge in Hadley Wood. For me, this was particularly exciting as, until now, visiting West Lodge had been strictly off limits. In the 1970s, having afternoon tea at West Lodge was probably the poshest thing anyone could do, but my […]
Posted on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Volunteers We appreciate and value all of our wonderful volunteers at Highgate Primary. If you would like to join our talented and friendly team of volunteers, please follow these simple but important steps: Step 1 – Read the Child Protection Induction Booklet Step 2 – Read the Safeguarding Guidance and Protocols Step 3 – Complete the Safeguarding Information […]
Posted on: Monday 1st October 2018
I was recently asked how many hours a week I work. It’s a hard question to answer, simply because to do so necessitates defining what work actually is – not as easy as it sounds. Lazy internet research suggests that work is physical or mental effort directed toward the production or accomplishment of something. […]
Posted on: Monday 24th September 2018
It seems that we have a very high proportion of parents at Highgate Primary who work within the arts. So last week, when the Tate Gallery launched artist Steve McQueen’s project to create a visual portrait of every one of London’s 7 and 8 year-olds through the medium of the traditional class photograph, my inbox […]
Posted on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
After a brilliantly long, hot summer, we returned to school this week to start the new academic year. One of the features of late August is the publication of GCSE and A level results. I always think that, rather than SATs results, a much better measure for the success of primary schools, is how well […]
Posted on: Thursday 19th July 2018
When you’re about seven, a year is a very long time – the equivalent of about five modern years. Each day lasts about a week, each week lasts a month. Time goes very slowly. The day after my birthday was always such a disappointment – a whole year to go until the next one. That’s […]
Posted on: Monday 9th July 2018
So, football is officially coming home. Getting to the final is a mere formality and at around 6.00 on Sunday evening, Sir Harry Kane will be officially presented with the FIFA World Cup Trophy. What on earth could go wrong? Well, that’s how it is for our children, as they have missed out on the […]
Posted on: Monday 18th June 2018
If you happened to be out and about on Friday evening, you would have seen and heard the signs of pure relief as sixteen year olds revelled in the evening sunshine, happy that exams have finished; revision is over and life is about to return back to normal. Things have been particularly challenging for this […]
Posted on: Monday 21st May 2018
Batoux’s is a new bistro that is currently being talked about in revered tones by the most discerning North London foodies. The talk is that Head Chef, Michael Batoux, has revamped this traditional establishment with an exciting, international menu, putting his Michelin star experience to good effect. I heard that his new, thoroughly modern, canteen-style […]
Posted on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
The call to arms at the end of last week’s blog, to get bidding in our Auction of Promises, has been met with the most incredible response, reflecting the spirit of generosity within our school community. Friday’s auction event was totally brilliant and rather overwhelming, not just for the money raised, but for the goodwill […]
