Headmaster's Blog

It’s good for us all to be challenged sometimes with a new approach, a new angle on something.

WFA's Chairman, Lord Freud, described the event as the most important piece of philanthropy since 1596.

Developing relationships, working together, and trying new challenges.

Whitgift students enjoy their first outdoor basketball session in the new court.

From Football and Hockey fixtures at the weekend to Horticulture Club and tree planting.

The tragic situation in the Ukraine demands a response of some kind.

I do think one of the roles of school is to ensure pupils have a sense of how the world is turning...

High point of the term to date has been Junior Year production, Lionboy.

A bit of normality as we continue improving and moving forward.

Witnessing the skill, teamwork and complexity of basketball as a sport.

The accountability of the traditional black-and-gold Colours Blazer.

Highlighting the importance of teamwork and commitment.

Introducing Stephen Fry’s Spirit of Cricket lecture on changes to institutions.

Learning can and should happen all the time, even when winning.

As we begin the second half of Michaelmas Term, we remember the importance of learning.

Introducing Breakdown and Repair, a gripping, if harrowing book on coping with mental illness.

From quiet contemplations on the sidelines to the language of everyday interaction.

The importance of setting up systems flexible enough for individuals to flourish.

The importance of community and sharing the same values and rules.

Never forget the good fortune you have had, and be ready in your turn to give back.