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Our assemblies last week focused on Holocaust Memorial Day and were a reminder to us of the need to protect the dignity and rights of all and prevent the marginalisation of groups within our society....

The expression,  ‘it’s a dog’s life’, originated in the sixteenth century in a time when dogs were kept as watchdogs or hunting animals. They often weren’t allowed in the house, but were kept in kennels,...

My theme for this half term in our Pre-Prep assemblies is Homes; an appreciation of our own homes and any stories involving houses and homes. Predictably, I began with ‘The Three Little Pigs’ and yesterday...

Last week I was heavily involved in what I love best – innovation in education. I have been liaising with staff across the school to develop our latest curriculum strands. Mrs Maule has completed her...

Young people flourish when they feel safe, valued, respected, supported and inspired. Talbot Heath School, named as one of the most innovative and influential independent schools in the UK, fosters in its pupils, from age...

Happy New Year ! I hope that you all managed to have a break and spend time with loved ones over the holiday, even if your plans had to change. It is very exciting to...

The final week of autumn term is always a special week at Talbot Heath, full of festivities and fun. The alpine bar was a great hit, Christmas jumpers raised a smile  ( Mr Gibson’s elf...

I think my favourite time of the week is first thing on a Thursday morning when I take the Pre-Prep assembly. We all gather in the Jubilee Hall and often the girls who have a...

This week in Senior school we have been talking about the importance of staying fit and healthy. I showed a fantastic clip of a 105 year old , Julia ‘ Hurricane’ Hawkins, from Louisiana, breaking the...

Last week,  we held a minute’s silence at 11am and today stopped whilst Mr Hall played the ‘Last Post’ by the poppy cascade to mark Remembrance Day.  A minute can seem like a long time...