There are times when I wish I had paid more attention to my fourth form French teacher. One such time was at the beginning of my academic study in 2006. During the Principal’s opening address, which was intelligent and engaging, he told a joke, in French, and everyone, it seemed, apart from me began to laugh. Read more

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Photos from the Nativity Rehearsal December 2007

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This year a great turnout ensured everyone had a blast at the local community carols, the hall was packed and within the various entertainment there was something for everyone. We have some more photos here

I want to tell you this morning the story of a man called Michael May.

At the age of three, Michael suffered a terrible injury. He found a container of chemical fuel in his family garage and it exploded in his face. The burns destroyed his left eye and they damaged the surface of his right, leaving it sensitive only to light and dark. Read more

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On Wednesday I attended a performance of the Nativity Play at Alexander’s school. It’s a special occasion for the year one to three boys. A lot of work goes into it - costumes are made, songs are learnt, lines rehearsed – and on the day, the hall is filled with an atmosphere of innocent joy, as the children retell the Christmas story in front of the older boys and their parents. Read more

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On a day like this, I find myself thinking back to what I was doing this time last year. Living in London, aware of the shortening days and wintry nights, awe-struck by the lights along Oxford St and the music played in churches like St Martin-in-the-fields. Read more