Informer - September 2019

From the Headmaster's desk ...

Music is often regarded as secondary when compared with traditional subjects like maths, science and English. But now, research is beginning to suggest that a few hours spent plucking strings or banging a high hat can do wonders for teenagers' academic growth.

One of the principle goals of our school is to push the young people who pass through our gates ‘out of their comfort zone’. It is often said that we learn more from our failures than we do from our successes. In focusing on our strengths and staying within our comfort zone, we don’t really push ourselves, and we are hence, less likely to experience failure. Out of our comfort zone, we have to exhibit greater determination and courage, and we have to often deal with the challenges of disappointment and not initially achieving the goals we have set for ourselves.

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Key dates in September

Mon 7 - Sun 8 Sep: Winter sport tournament week

Sat 7 Sep: OPEN DAY for prospective families - register online

Mon 9 - Fri 13 Sep: Senior benchmark examinations

Sat 14 Sep: Pioneers of Tihoi reunion - tickets online

Sun 15 Sep: TIHOI OPEN DAY for prospective families - register online

Wed 18 Sep: Inter-house rowing competition

Thur 19 Sep: Winter sports photos

For other key dates and events, view the calendar.