I am humbled by, and grateful for, the messages of congratulations sent in the last week on my appointment to the substantive role of Principal at our College. Thank you to all who have been in touch…

Have you ever been struck by someone who is authentically and genuinely humble? You know the type of person that does not make it all about them, but makes you feel like you are the most important pe…

I once made a cavalier statement that leadership in education is not rocket science. I have since realised that that was an erroneous statement to make. Perhaps it might just be as complex as rocket …

“But everyone else is doing it” Ever heard your child say this to you? Alternatively, it might be one of the following variations on the same theme: Everyone else is allowed Everyone else has one Eve…

Manners Maketh Man This phrase comes from a 14th century proverb and is allegedly attributed to a William Wykeham from Oxford. For many of us, it may be better remembered from the 2015 movie The King…

Getting involved At the risk of repeating myself, I have been so impressed by the sense of community that exists here at ATC. It is palpable. I am heartened by the readiness of parents to gift their …

Prayer on the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice God, we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund.He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice. Grant us the courage…

Attendance There are some fundamental requirements for learning to take place. One of the most basic of which, is turning up. You can’t learn if you’re not at school. Boys at ATC have (on average) 17…

On one of my walks with my daughter during the holidays, I observed an older boy/young man patiently teaching and modelling the steps in how to do a handstand to a young boy. It was a picture-perfect…