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…
Some thoughts of our Headmaster from a talk given in Kferdebian, Lebanon in 2021: “Quasi cedrus exaltata sum in libano”, I was exalted like a Cedar in Lebanon, Holy Wisdom says. It is written above the chapel in Harissa. And it’s true: Lebanon was a great place of learning. In 17th century Rome they used…
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.…
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…
In a good school everyone learns every day. In our small school, 7 teachers are currently reading for further university degrees through disance learning while all other teaching staff will complete various short courses and certificates this year. Here are some quotes from what these two are reading … “Community matters. It is a force…
Merry Christmas to all our friends throughout the world!!
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…
Ferdi McDermott explains how the season that celebrates Christ’s incarnation is meant to be playful, long and happy … Boys and Master’s with the Boar’s Head at the beginning of a Seasonal Feast. A wise friend just wrote:”I know I’m in the minority here but every year around this time of year I dread the…
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