Meet the Head
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the School and the students?
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It is very fast movingand I love that! I was also impressed by the extracurriculars and the holistic nature of the education offered as well as the Senior Societies because I thought it was so exciting to have such a wide range of interesting speakers coming in. I loved the staff too, I met such wonderful, tremendous, and committed teachers with a passion for the subjects that they taught, which is so inspiring.
advice would you Q: What give the students? Keep a balance in your life as much as possible. Academics are very important but if you are not happy in yourself then your academics can be impacted. So, it is important to have a hobby whatever it may be. It can be academic or nonacademic, but it should be outside school work. I remember meeting the Big Six and asking them, “What do you do to relax?”. I think self-care is so important; we all work so hard and it is a busy and industrious atmosphere. A lot is expected of the girls and quite rightly, however it is just as important to realise when you are stressed out and to find an activity which will alleviate the stress.
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In January, we welcomed our new Headmistress, Mrs Sarah Clark. The Canons Life team couldn’t wait to arrange an interview to find out more about her and what plans she has for the future.
Meet the Head – Interview with our new Headmistress, Sarah Clark
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What attracted you most to the School?
The tremendous reputation. I had heard about NLCS and I was also aware of the history of the School, being passionately involved in girls’ education. It was the first independent girls’ day school with a great philosophy: tolerance, social and religious inclusion, and an absolute commitment to academic excellence. These are all qualities which have been important to me throughout my career.
A: Interviewed by Laila Arain (Year 13)
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What kind of student were you at school?
I found some of my reports recently as I was clearing out my house. What was interesting was that my teachers had absolutely understood me. I was very enthusiastic and put effort into everything I did, but usually I was described to have acted on “impulsive intuition” than on “mature
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