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    • Welcome from the Headmistress
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    • Discover St Helen’s
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    • Academic achievement
    • The Helena Academic Programme
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SHSK Thinks

Welcome to SHSK Thinks where we share our thoughts on all things related to education, schooling and beyond. From the latest trends in teaching and learning to our own personal experiences as educators, we aim to provide insightful and thought-provoking content that inspires meaningful conversations about the future of education.
Feb 2024 Athletic development

The rising tide of women’s sport and developing support for it

Jun 2023 Athletic development

Looking back on five years of Athletic Development at St Helen and St Katharine

Mar 2023 Athletic development

The latest in sports science related to youth sporting development

Jun 2022 Athletic development

Why being the best junior athlete might not translate to adult success

Feb 2022 Athletic development

Sports nutrition for the youth athlete: setting the table

Oct 2021 Athletic development

Supporting girls in sport

Mar 2021 Athletic development

Implementing strategies to achieve this and potential future directions

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