Teacher’s are the third biggest influence on people’s lives

According to a recent report by the Times Education Supplement. Teachers are the third biggest influence on people’s lives –after their parents. 64% of people surveyed say that they are grateful to at least one teacher for inspiring the person they are today. At HKS our small class sizes and high teacher:pupil ratio all help to create strong and positive relationships. Our staff know the children well and our excellent pastoral team work hard to ensure any problems are quickly resolved. Tools such as the school council, wellbeing surveys and group pupil interviews allow pupil voice to be shared, responded to and celebrated as appropriate. At our recent Alumni Dinner, stories were retold around the table, memories shared and photographs scoured for a glimpse of their younger self. The past pupils talked warmly about the staff, enthused about the trips and their time spent at school. All of the pupils who came have moved on and are pursuing careers in medicine, education and other professional roles. As teachers and staff at a school, we occupy privileged positions in shaping the lives of children. We are all incredibly proud to think that we have contributed so positively to the lives of our alumni and we aim to continue to make that positive difference each and every day with our current pupils.