Middle School

07 Autumn Term

As I prepare for the upcoming year, I can’t help but get excited for the incredible opportunity that I have been given as Head of Middle School. I am driven by a passion to see the next generation not only educated but inspired to live to their potential.

We are raising a generation facing an ever-changing world and they need to be equipped with 21st century skills that will enable them to not only survive but thrive in the world they will have to engage and grow in.

To this end we hope to instill competencies such as curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, courage and most importantly, confidence into our middle school students to equip them to face and overcome the challenges and opportunities that they will face.

As I embark on this new school year, I start the year with two beginnings; professionally, in my new position as head of middle school, and personally, as my wife Maxine and I have recently had our first baby, our daughter Gabriella was born in the summer holiday. At a time like this I am reminded of a wise African saying “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”.

I am so grateful to be part of an incredible management team who has a wealth of experience that I can draw from. I am privileged to work with some of the most amazing educators and my wife and I are blessed to be part of an incredible community. With all this backing I am looking forward to engaging with the middle school students, parents, and wider community to make the next year, one where we go far together.

Mr Phil Edmonds Head of Middle School

Middle School students enjoyed some sunny wellbeing walks around the school campus and through the woods, spotting a bed of bluebells and looking for deer.