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Why boys need sport

27 October 2023

  In the realm of boys’ education within a Catholic context, sports play a vital role in nurturing not only physical strength but also moral virtues. St. Paul’s words resonate, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to…

Is Patriarchy a dirty word? And is masculinity really toxic?

4 November 2022

By Ferdi McDermott, Headmaster Although it’s true that I’ve writen about it before, the debate about gender has become so vicious and repetitive that one temptation is simply to wait for the storm to pass rather than joining in. This is especially true for men expressing what could be perceived as a traditional male viewpoint.…

The spirit of liberal education

2 November 2022

A good #education is not just about polish or the acquisition of facts, but about developing the ability to think clearly, to understand and use language well, to conceptualise. Knowledge without prudence, discretion, wisdom or #discernment can be a dangerous thing. “This is real cultivation of mind; and I do not deny that the characteristic…

Debate: “This House would admit girls to the College”

11 December 2020

In these strange times it was some consolation that the Motion before our house, 11th December 2020. “This House would admit girls to the College” was soundly defeated. These debates are great fun for everyone, but also give boys a chance to practise the art of public speaking. We look forward to another debate in…