Last Thursday, continuing the discussions of Black History month, Year 11 led an assembly based on their History studies of the American civil rights movement. Two members of the Year 11 class first read an overview of the problems facing African Americans during this time period – particularly in the southern states – including accounts of Emmett Till’s lynching and attacks on civil rights protesters. This was followed by a debate between two groups of pupils, each arguing the effectiveness of the different approaches used by the two most prominent civil rights leaders of the time.

Year 10 pupil Hugo Allum provided a review of the assembly.

During last Thursday’s Assembly there was a debate between members of Year 11 on the motion that ‘Martin Luther King’s methods to achieve civil rights for African Americans were more effective than those of Malcolm X’. The debate was really interesting with the opposition becoming very passionate as they argued that Martin Luther King’s methods did not work, as there are still not equal opportunities for African Americans in America today. Both sides argued their sides very well but in the end the motion was passed by 34:12 votes. Members of the Senior School expressed their enjoyment afterwards and are hoping that a similar debate will be happening in the future. In fact, a surprising number of pupils said afterwards that they found it really hard to vote as they were persuaded by the arguments on both sides!

We are pleased to introduce three recent additions to our staff team.

Charis Beynon, Compliance Officer

‘My sons Isaac and Jed benefited so much from their time at Heritage – the relationships with other pupils and teachers, what they learnt, and the environment in which it all took place. I want many other families to gain just like we did. My employment history is in the highly regulated worlds of Medical Devices and then Health Economics consultancy. My role at Heritage is to assist the Trustees and Senior Leadership in ensuring we meet – and can prove that we meet – the evolving regulatory requirements for schools. It might not sound very exciting, but it’s the safe structure within which all the joy and life and learning of Heritage can take place.’

Meg Lowe, Senior School Music Teacher

‘I am really excited about returning to the classroom and am particularly thrilled to be doing that at Heritage.  Having spent 12 years teaching in a big comprehensive in London, it’s wonderful to be in a smaller school, where every child is known well.  I’m so looking forward to helping the pupils develop as singers, and introducing them to a range of musical styles.  When not in school, I spend most of my time trying to help keep the family ‘on the road’, as well as being involved in the church my husband pastors.  I also love all things French, the wilds of Scotland and North Norfolk, family games, and I’m trying to complete Couch to 5K after I drop off our girls in the morning at Heritage!’

Catherine Kang, Marketing Officer

‘Since moving to the Cambridge area from New York three years ago, I have met so many families whose children attended Heritage or are currently here, so even before I was hired, I had been hearing about what a unique school it is. Managing Heritage’s marketing efforts is a welcome opportunity for me after spending several years at home with my two boys. I spent most of my career working on communications for large companies, but being in a small, nurturing educational setting like Heritage feels like just the right place for me now.’