Category: Student Reflections

When trying to define the word empathy, people tend to use the phrase “put yourself in someone else’s shoes.”  However, I think that this phrase doesn’t fully capture the essence…

Mutual respect is more than just politeness; it’s the recognition that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their background, culture, or beliefs.  It’s about seeing the…

In the age of social media, we are bombarded with images and stories of people who live seemingly perfect lives.  No-one posts about the miserable day they just had.  It…

Honesty is the cornerstone of character.  The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action…

What does it mean to have self-discipline?  Self-discipline is defined as the ability to control one’s feeling and to get things even when you do not want to.  It is…

It is clear to me that there are two different types of loyalty: loyalty that we owe to others, and loyalty we owe to ourselves.  At its best, loyalty in…

I want to reflect on what has been an extraordinary summer.   The General Election in July brought a new Government, a new Prime Minister and a new start for the…

Competition is an integral part of life.  In the natural world, plants and animals compete for resources, and it is competition which gives a lion its strength and a gazelle…

The theme for this week is teamwork: something we rely on so often but frequently fail to recognise and appreciate.  It’s important that we reflect on team work and really…