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![]() #1Is the School Only as Good as Its Principal?13 April 2023The answer to this question is not surprisingly, a resounding ‘YES’. But to what extent a good school becomes a great school depends heavily on leadership style and the fundamental philosophies and beliefs held by the Principal about education.
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![]() #2Assessment and Retrieval11 May 2023There is a great deal of interest and excitement within education in relation to the advances made within cognitive science in recent years. Through empirical data, we now understand that “70 to 90 percent of new learning is forgotten within 18 to 24 hours after the lesson”, Sousa (2017).
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![]() #3Rounded, Grounded and Unbounded12 June 2023Alongside Repton’s core values of Respect, Excellence, Truth and Wholeness, we seek to ensure that our children become well rounded individuals. To quote from Repton UK’s website, Repton encourages a conscious equilibrium in all things, encouraging pupils to adopt a healthy balance...
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![]() #4Embracing Play-Based Learning28 August 2023In the realm of education, the shift towards play-based learning has gained significant momentum. Repton International School, known for its exceptional British International School curriculum, recognizes the invaluable role that play-based learning plays in fostering holistic development among children.
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