On Gratitude at Christmas
Published 09/12/21, by Admin
As you know I love reading and I love books. Things I have read frequently form the basis of my assemblies and blogs. During term it can be hard to find the time to read for pleasure.
Head Master's Blog
We hope that you enjoy reading these blog posts written by our Head Master, Mr Barker.
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Read MoreEncouraging Perspective on Sustainability
Published 26/11/21, by AdminCOP26, the climate conference that took place in Glasgow between 31st October and 12th November, at which countries revisited climate pledges made under the 2015 Paris Agreement and reached a new global agreement – the Glasgow Climate Pact – has placed the environment on the front pages this month. Although not legally binding, the pact will set the global agenda on climate change for the next decade and aims to reduce its worst impacts. However, many leaders and campaigners argue that it does not go far enough.
Read MoreImportance of Empathy
Published 05/11/21, by Viki McNultyIn this week’s assembly, I spoke to the boys about the importance of empathy, the ability to see the world from another’s perspective and understand their feelings. Empathy comes with experience and the wisdom and understanding that come with it.
Read MoreMental Health
Published 15/10/21, by Viki McNultyLast Sunday, 10 October, was World Mental Health Day. The cusp of half term and a much-needed chance to rest and revitalise seems like the ideal time to talk about well-being, which is often a victim of the pace of our daily lives.
Men’s mental health is often surrounded by a negative stigma which discourages discussion. 1 in 10 young people, approximately three in every classroom, will experience a mental health problem. Research suggests that nearly 70% of young people who have experienced a mental health problem have also experienced a negative reaction to those problems from family, friends and teachers. Experiencing a mental health problem is hard enough; fear of judgment, shame and isolation make it that much harder.
Read MoreControl the Controllable.
Published 24/09/21, by Viki McNultyOver the summer I read a book by Ed Smith the author, journalist and former international cricketer who was England’s national selector between 2018 and 2021. That book, ‘What Sport Teaches Us About Life’ comprises fifteen essays in which Smith attempts to draw intellectual lessons and practical guidance from some of the questions that sports fans love to debate.
Read MoreThe Long Awaited Return to Normality
Published 10/09/21, by Viki McNultyThis term begins with a real sense of optimism as the lifting of Covid restrictions and the vaccination programme promise the start of a long and eagerly awaited return to normal. Standing in front of Warwick Hall on Monday morning, I witnessed smili
Read MoreEnjoy your summer, take advantage of the opportunity for rest and renewal.
Published 08/07/21, by AdminThe delay to Step 4 of the Government’s ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ has meant a quieter end to the school year than we had all hoped, but as another extraordinary school year draws to a close I do not want to dwell on the challenges, but rather to focus on the achievements of the past term.
Read MoreThink Before You Post
Published 24/06/21, by Admin2 June 2021, you are 27 years old and having been sacked by Yorkshire in 2014 for ‘unprofessional behaviour’, and subsequently failing to secure a contract at Hampshire you have just played your first day of test cricket at Lord's and taken your first test wicket. This should be a day of celebration.
Read MoreTaking Responsibility
Published 10/06/21, by AdminEvery day I spend forty minutes, each way, commuting to and from Warwick School. Initially I viewed this commute negatively, as a waste of my time, time that would be better spent either at school or at home with my family. Both these things are still true, but I have come to enjoy the commute rather than merely tolerating it.
Read MoreCuriosity
Published 27/05/21, by AdminOne of the values we seek to foster as part of the Warwick Way is Curiosity, but exactly what is curiosity and why is it so valuable.
Read MoreWhy do we play sport?
Published 06/05/21, by AdminSaturday 24 April was a great day. The sun was out, it felt like summer was on its way and for the first time in over a year I watched Warwick School boys playing competitive sport, it truly felt like the beginning of the return to normal.
Read MoreEudaimonia, Virtue Theory and the Warwick Way
Published 22/04/21, by AdminAs the first full week of the Summer Term draws to a close, I write this blog looking forward to tomorrow and watching Warwick School boys playing competitive sport against another school for the first time in over a year. Consequently, even though for now at least, most day-to-day arrangements remain the same, I am filled with optimism that the coming weeks will bring a gradual return to normal.
