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December 2021 Skylark

Read this issue of The Skylark newsletter for a glimpse into what has been happening in school this half-term. From science experiments to nature drawings to handicraft to books, you’ll get a taste of how our pupils have been experiencing the richness of our curriculum during the past several weeks.

Seniors Compete in District Cross Country Championships

On Tuesday, ten Heritage Seniors from Years 7 to 9 ran in the District Cross Country Championships at Netherhall School. Well done to each of the pupils who successfully competed in some very cold weather. Special recognition goes to Silas (Y9) who placed first among the Year 8 and 9 boys. Overall, it was an […]

Upper Prep’s Bird-Themed Class Assembly

Yesterday morning Upper Prep put on a marvellous class assembly,  demonstrating some of the wonderfully enriching bird-themed learning that has been running through many of their curriculum subjects this term.   Art appreciation  The class described some things they had learned about John James Audubon (1785-1851) who became famous for his beautiful paintings of American birds […]

Heritage Trustees and Senior Leaders Enjoy a Nature Painting Session

Heritage Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team gathered recently to meet with each other and discuss the vision of the school, how Charlotte Mason’s philosophy fits into today’s educational landscape, and aspects of the school’s curriculum and culture that make Heritage such a unique place. Toward the end of their time together, the Trustees had […]

The Story of Charlotte Mason

Our school’s educational approach has been particularly inspired by the writings of Charlotte Mason (1842-1923), a British educator who believed in ‘a liberal education for all’. The Story of Charlotte Mason by Elsie Kitchen and Essex Cholmondeley tells how Charlotte, orphaned and poor at the age of sixteen, developed into an inspiring and original educational […]