Posts by Shaun McGrail

You might not recognise it but this is the Message version of part of Psalm 1. As a school we’re more familiar with this version of Psalm 1v3: “They [our children]… are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither– whatever they do…

It was wonderful to see so many of you last night. It really was a Celebration Evening- a celebration both of our students’ achievements and our life as a school community. This week’s blog summarises my talk at the end of the evening. Some of you may appreciate the chance to read it in a…

Since joining BCS in December 2014 as a part time SENCo for the whole school, my role has dramatically changed. Having been asked by Mr Moon to join the school for this specific role, I spent time with God asking Him why He would want me to serve as part of the school team in…

Jennifer Briedis, Matthew Coffey, Catherine Lilley, James Lynch, James McClusky, George Claughan, Kyle Haq, Adam Jonas, Noel ( not that one), Conal Deeney, Tim Lewis, James, Matt, Daniel, Ben, Joy, Jess, Claire, Grace, Imogen, more recently Rachael, Megan, Daniel, Joe, Lucy – Insert your son / daughter’s name here ……… this is why I teach.…

It’s a well worked, but nevertheless, compelling thought that just one person can make a difference. As Christians, our faith and intimate relationship with God is based on one person who came with the intention of making a supreme difference that would change the lives of ‘as many as would receive him.’ Made in his…