Category: Staff Blogs

HNCP Summer Camp 2026 Recap

17th September 2026

HNCP Summer Camp 2026 at a Glance 39 children from 7 partner primary schools attended the Summer Camp (11 from St Joseph’s; 8 from Brookfield; 6 from St John’s Upper…

Getting to Channing School: Your Guide to Travel

14th September 2026

One of the questions we’re asked most often by prospective families is a simple one: how will my daughter get to school each day? Channing sits in the heart of…

A Parent’s Guide to A Levels

3rd July 2026

A Levels are one of the most significant academic milestones in a young person’s life, and for parents they can feel just as intense. Subjects to choose, universities to consider,…

A Parent’s Guide to the 11+ in London

30th June 2026

If you are reading this, your daughter is most likely in Year 5, and the conversation about senior schools is beginning to feel real. The 11+ in London is one…

do what no other can do – Channing Art Department Exhibition

6th May 2026

“…do what no other can exactly do.” William Ellery Channing An Exhibition of work by the teaching staff of Channing Art Department Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High Street N6 5JXTuesday…

Why Belonging Matters: A Cornerstone of Life at Channing Junior School

21st April 2026

At Channing Junior School, a strong sense of belonging is not something that happens by chance. It is something we intentionally and thoughtfully nurture every single day. From the moment…

Digital Technology & AI at Channing: A Modern Education, Responsibly Delivered

13th March 2026

At Channing, we believe that excellent teaching comes first, and technology should enhance it, never replace it. Our approach to digital learning is deliberately curriculum-led and evidence-based, ensuring every tool…

Nurturing a Love of Reading: Why Social Connection Matters

12th February 2026

Reading for pleasure among young people is in decline, and the reasons may surprise you. Recent research suggests that the solution lies not in simply handing children more books, but…

Helping Children Thrive in the Learning Pit

28th January 2026

At Channing Junior School, we are always looking for meaningful ways to support the girls’ learning and personal development. This year, we launched an exciting new initiative centred around The…

Channing Head Girls on the 2025 GSA Heads Conference

14th January 2026

This blog article is adapted from the Head Girls’ assembly delivered to students after the conference. We’d like to share some of the key ideas, conversations, and reflections that we…