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What it means to be in, work in, and learn in a Catholic school
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC I feel genuinely blessed to have spent my own time as a child, pupil and student as well as my own time in teaching within the community of Catholic Education. Earlier this year I took on the role of Chair of CISC […]


The benefits of a Catholic education for students of all faiths and beliefs
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC Speak to any Head of RE or Head of a Catholic School and they will tell the question they will be asked every Open Day is how Catholic are you? Some try to spend the next second trying to work out who […]


New Beginnings at Beaulieu Convent School
Embracing Change and Building a Positive Future As I step into my new role as Head of Beaulieu Convent School this September, I’ve been reflecting on the journey that brought me here and the exciting challenges ahead. Transitioning into any new leadership position is a significant shift, but moving from the UK to the Channel […]


Let us go to God’s House
Robert O’Brien, Principal of Blanchelande College in Guernsey shares news of a new Ascension Day tradition… Due to the reopening of our Sixth Form (after a decade of closure) and the rise in numbers of pupils that we have been blessed with (we now have 435 boys and girls), this year we have had the […]


CISC Lenten Retreat with David Wells – Week Five
Welcome to the last of our CISC lenten retreats, led for us by David Wells. Each week, David has provided a reflection on the gospel of the preceding Sunday in his unique, disarming and engaging style which is at once, unassuming and profound. I hope you have enjoyed them as much as I have. Mo […]
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Bringing generations together through silver stories initiative
New Hall School in Chelmsford is proud to be supporting the Silver Stories programme, an initiative connecting young readers with elderly individuals through weekly story-sharing phone calls. By pairing pupils with ‘Silver Listeners,’ the programme aims to combat loneliness and isolation among older people while fostering intergenerational relationships and enhancing pupils’ reading experiences. New Hall’s […]


Enterprise day at Ursuline Prep Warley raises funds for local charities
The children in Upper Two / Year 6 at Ursuline Prep Warley have been preparing for their annual Enterprise Day for many weeks now. The children prepared for this charity event in their schoolhouses and are asked to think of ways in which they can raise money for their chosen charities. This year the children […]






‘New Hall Come Dancing’ Charity Competition
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, New Hall School was transformed into a dazzling ballroom as students and staff joined forces for the annual New Hall Come Dancing charity inter-house competition. With glitter balls spinning and the air alive with excitement, the event showcased incredible talent, enthusiasm, and a true sense of community. This year’s event […]