A chat with Plastic Free Penarth

Katherine PeachCommunity, Education

Plastic Free Penarth is a part of Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG), a charity established to support the promotion of environmental issues with a community focus by taking a project based approach to the issues. We were lucky enough to talk to Penarth-resident Susannah McWilliam, who has been involved in environmental issues for a long time, going back to university to … Read More

Penarth School’s Charity Ball Raises over £10,500 for Welsh Heart Charity

Katherine PeachCharity, Community, Education, Kids

Penarth’s Westbourne School has raised £10,511.45 at its third annual Spring Ball, in aid of charity partner, Calon Heart Screening & Defribrillators. The spectacular black tie event, help at the historic Exchange Hotel in Cardiff, was attended by parents, friends of the school, teachers and well-known faces from the Cardiff and Vale community, who enjoyed a dinner, silent auction, raffle … Read More

Foundations for Success

Katherine PeachEducation, Kids

Westbourne is one of the UK’s leading independent schools, ranked 1st in the UK for results since 2015* and recently added to the prestigious EdTech 50 list of innovative organisations shaping the future of British education. With an award-winning “super-curriculum” that is tailored to the individual, Westbourne aims to instil a love of learning in all pupils, encouraging them to … Read More

Why Montessori?

Katherine PeachBusiness, Education, Kids

Montessori education helps your child develop independence, a sense of empathy and social justice, and a lifelong love of learning. At The Green Giraffe Nursery, we create a safe, calm, welcoming and friendly environment where children feel secure allowing them to explore, learn and grow independently. Gentle Loving Care Ethos and Staff Our Nursery ethos is Gentle, Loving Care, and … Read More

Learn a Language this Summer

Katherine PeachEducation

Dysgwch iaith newydd dros yr haf Gall dysgu iaith wella eich bywyd mewn cynifer o ffyrdd: Gall wella’ch cof, rhoi hwb i’ch CV, eich cyflwyno i ddiwylliannau gwahanol, eich helpu i wneud ffrindiau newydd a gwneud eich gwyliau’n fwy pleserus.  Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnal dosbarthiadau sgwrsio dwys mewn Tsieinëeg, Ffrangeg, Eidaleg a Sbaeneg, ar lefelau gallu gwahanol, o ddechreuwyr … Read More

Maths and English Tutoring with Kip McGrath

Katherine PeachEducation, Kids

Kip McGrath Canton and Pontcanna is run by Gruff Davies and a small team of qualified teachers who are dedicated to helping children learn. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we give to all our students. Why choose Kip McGrath? We truly believe every child can learn; they just need to be taught properly. By setting meaningful goals … Read More

World Water Week 2021: Building Resilience Faster

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Education

We are all aware that the recent climate crisis is reaching a critical point. Flash floods and wildfires are among causes of devastation around the globe. These are prime examples of how climate change is affecting our environment, but what about the less thought of examples? This year’s World Water Week is taking a look at the impact climate change … Read More

Accelerated Learning

Katherine PeachEducation, Featured, Kids, To export

Westbourne has supported students both academically and personally at the highest level throughout lockdown and now during their return to the physical classroom. The school extended the spring term for all Prep School students to allow its youngest learners extra time to re-establish social bonds back in the physical classroom, and implemented a number of additional initiatives to encourage pupils … Read More