Richard Lynn

A weekend full of report writing - it is always a privilege to review pupils' achievements. Their respect, resilience, courage, commitment and care are recognised in our new rewards system and with just under 80000 house points awarded, this really has been a wonderful term.

I hope Labour might pause their thinking on VAT on fees as the right policy. theguardian.com/education/2024…

@bphillipsonMP Insulting. Completely out of touch with reality.

Our state schools need teachers more than private schools need embossed stationery. Our children need mental health support more than private schools need new pools. Our students need careers advice more than private schools need AstroTurf pitches. inews.co.uk/news/private-s…

All set up for #openmorning in our new Design Studio- looking forward to welcoming our visitors! #DesignandTechnology #CADCAM #Engineering #Design #Technology @DixieGrammar @DTassoc

It has long struck me as odd that Labour's policy will harm the least well-off independent schools while potentially helping the most well-off (if they reclaim VAT from capital expenditure while passing the full 20% cost of VAT onto parents). spectator.co.uk/article/labour…

I understand that Labour played to maximise their chances within the system we have, & that voters might have behaved differently under PR. And I know that PR would have benefitted Reform (whose politics horrify me). But this set of results is democratically embarrassing.

As our pastoral team prepares for next academic year and considers key strategic questions concerning team structure and pupil use of technology, some holiday reading has just arrived. @JonHaidt

Miles gave an assembly at the JS this am. He talked about dreams and commitment. He explained what university is, and how applications work & finished by encouraging them to chase dreams, work hard and embrace every opportunity. #resilience #commitment #courage. @isaschools

A superb day yesterday @LGS_Senior as part of the @LeicesterRotary technology competition. A big thank you to all the organisers and for hosting. @DixieGrammar students did us proud demonstrating all of our school values as well as bringing home a trophy 🏆 #winners #Congrats

@DixieGrammar @isaschools Miles also played the flute in the @isaschools Young Musician final last wk. On Mon he is giving an assembly to our Junior pupils about dreams and resilience. He will encourage them to work hard, overcome challenges and embrace every opportunity. He is also playing the flute!

I just made a donation to Mike's tribute michael-banton.muchloved.com

Yesterday we celebrated Mike’s birthday and his amazing life only 8 mths after we had to say goodbye. If you would have bought him a present or a pint of Guinness or would simply like to support ⁦@WaterAidUK⁩ here’s the link to his tribute page❤️ michael-banton.muchloved.com/Fundraising/Ev…

Huge congratulations to Chris - former @DixieGrammar Head Boy 2003/2004!

Congratulations to our director of tournaments and events Chris Bryant, who has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. 👏 Chris led the delivery of England’s hosting of #WEURO2022 and the subsequent #EURO2028 bid success alongside our fellow UK nations and Ireland.

I get paid for this - a Christmas sing song with the Junior School pupils and parents to mark the end of term. How lucky am I?!

A weekend of report writing with my @Churchers1722 fountain pen and @DixieGrammar ink. It is wonderful to see the progress of pupils and a privilege to write on their reports.

Reception Class children taught me how to sound out letters and then squash them together to make a word. They showed great #resilience and super skills. #DixieValues @isaschools

In Positive Education we created Xmas baubles showing goals & how to achieve them. We had footballers, vets, fashion designers, a defence lawyer & a wrestler. We learned how to break goals down & illustrated each stage. #positiveeducation @DixieGSHead

@TMBS_PE @DixieGrammar Thank You Dixie Grammar👍