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Category: Staff Blogs
A Whole-School Approach to Sustainability
In February last year the BBC reported how we were nearing the +1.5C global warming limit much sooner than expected, and with news reports describing climate talks at COP29 as “not fit…
Social Impact Update
It has been another busy term for our Social Impact team. In January, we welcomed Gabriel Felder into the department, who is coordinating our vital work, mainly with our local…
Yondr – Disconnecting to Reconnect
Commuting through London is an interesting experience; I wear noise-canceling headphones and read a book. A physical book. I have nothing against e-readers at all, in fact I own one…
The Power of Perseverance
At Channing Junior School, we are committed to nurturing not only academic excellence but also the character and mindset that will serve the girls throughout their lives. One of the…
A Bold Vision for Channing 2035
As Headmistress of Channing School, I have been thrilled to share our vision for the next decade of our remarkable institution with staff, students and parents! This year, as we…
What makes being a sixth former so special?
The two years in Sixth Form will probably be the most important of a student’s time at school and, in many cases, will shape their future. So why do we…
The Power of Tradition: A Reflection on Community and Connection
In a recent assembly, we reflected on the significance of tradition and ritual in our lives, drawing inspiration from the iconic singer Joe Cocker. While it would be fair to…
Nike and ASICS
From Lao Tzu to Socrates, Descartes to Sartre, philosophers have been concerned for thousands of years with the question of the best way to live your life. I know the…
The Role of Men in Gender Equality
It won’t surprise you that someone who works in girls’ education and believes firmly in its merits also feels strongly that men have a responsibility towards equality that goes beyond…
The Social Contract
At Channing we recently discussed how social norms are changing and how people do/don’t do things which would have been considered entirely unacceptable a few years ago. Surprisingly, our conversation…