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Category: Staff Blogs
The Channing Start: Why Our North London Junior School Gives Girls the Best Start in Life
As the Head of Channing Junior School, the question I am most frequently asked by prospective parents is, “What makes your independent girls’ school in North London different?” It’s a…
Why Choose Channing – Inspiring Fearless Learners in North London
As Headmistress of Channing School, it brings me immense joy when I am asked what makes our North London independent girls’ school a truly unique and empowering environment for your…
Channing School and Highgate Newtown Community Partners (HNCP) celebrate Community Centre Opening
Last month, a landmark moment took place in the heart of Highgate as the newly redeveloped Highgate Newtown Community Centre officially opened its doors. Among the invited guests and local…
The Power of Oracy and Storytelling
At a recent Year 2 assembly, the girls delivered a moving retelling of The Robot and the Bluebird—a heartfelt testament to the power of storytelling and the transformative role of…
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…