Introducing... Principal of Framlingham College A boarding and day school for boys LOUISE NORTH and girls aged 3-18. for a teenager, as does their confidence and their self-belief. ISI (Independent Schools that they will need to thrive and prosper is both invigorating and inspiring. My aim is to set a clear strategic vision for the Inspectorate) and I was assigned by chance to be part of the team inspecting Framlingham in February 2015s. The weather was miserable and an inspection is a whirlwind in which there's It is our responsibility to nurture their talents. develop their self school that looks to the future awareness and prepare them and prepares our young people for the challenges that it will bring. I want that pathway from 3-18 to be seamless, happy and rewarding at every stage. well, first and foremost to be good human beings and from that. success and fulfilment will barely a moment to draw breath, but despite that I was come immediately struck by the feel of the College. There was an affinity. I was thinking about headship and I could see that it was not only a wonderful school, full of potential. but also one in What does the future hold for Framlingham College? I believe that the future is very bright for Framlingham College. Like all independent boarding and day schools. we face What makes a good student? A good student has unlocked how best he or she learns and has then applied those methods to their learning. They also What is your background? I'm a linguist. I read French and Spanish at Durham and spent a year in southwest France, In 1994, I arrived as an NQT at St Peter's School, York. I was running a day house after a couple of years. but wanted to go into boarding as which I could utilise my skills and experience to the full. When the opportunity arose in 2018 to take over as Principal, I embraced it embrace challenge and rather than being afraid of failure, learn from it. They have also discovered the joy that can be found in learning challenges but we believe firmly in the holistic, boarding and day education that we provide. and in the great benefits that the young people in our care derive from it and here I am! well as teach. In 2001, nine years as a boarding housemistress began, firstly at Clenalmond College in Perthshire and then at Mariborough College. I loved the buzz of life in the house What does "Principal" mean? Historically and locally the term The College has referred to just our Senior School, but the College today is much more than that. Together. our Senior School and Prep School form Framlingham College: a single educational organisation. driven by a consistent philosophy. and What interests you most about education? How is Framlingham set apart from other schools? At Framlingham, we never stop learning! We are committed to instilling a lifelong curiosity and love of enquiry in our pupils. Learning for the love of learning it is not easy being a pupil these days: there are significant pressures educational and and the close interaction with societal on their shoulders. the pupils. but I wanted to take As educators, we can learn as a whole school perspective, so in 2010 I moved to Stonyhurst College to take on the new role of Deputy Head (Upper School) much from them as they can from us. Ambitions. hopes is our focus, whether in the classroom or beyond educating boys and girls all the way from the age of 3 to 18. I have overarching responsibility for the College and the change of title makes that a little clearer fears and dreams ebb and flow overseeing all aspects of their Sixth Form. In 2015, I became Senior Deputy Head at Oakham School, looking after the smooth day-to-day running of the school. I was appointed Principal of What is your plan for Framlingham College? Framlingham College in June It's a great privilege to prepare our young people for their adult world. To shape a curriculum around the skills and habits 2018. Why Framlingham College? I am an inspector with the Upcoming Open Events Book Online SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Saturday 21t September 9am-12noon Monday 23d September From 6pm Saturday 12th October 9am-12noon FRAMLINGHAM COLLECE FRAMLINGHAM SUFFOLK IP13 9EY Framlingham T: 01728 723789 E: admissions@framlinghamcollege.co.uk FRAMLINGHAMCOLLEGE.CO.UK COLLEGE Introducing... Principal of Framlingham College A boarding and day school for boys LOUISE NORTH and girls aged 3-18. for a teenager, as does their confidence and their self-belief. ISI (Independent Schools that they will need to thrive and prosper is both invigorating and inspiring. My aim is to set a clear strategic vision for the Inspectorate) and I was assigned by chance to be part of the team inspecting Framlingham in February 2015s. The weather was miserable and an inspection is a whirlwind in which there's It is our responsibility to nurture their talents. develop their self school that looks to the future awareness and prepare them and prepares our young people for the challenges that it will bring. I want that pathway from 3-18 to be seamless, happy and rewarding at every stage. well, first and foremost to be good human beings and from that. success and fulfilment will barely a moment to draw breath, but despite that I was come immediately struck by the feel of the College. There was an affinity. I was thinking about headship and I could see that it was not only a wonderful school, full of potential. but also one in What does the future hold for Framlingham College? I believe that the future is very bright for Framlingham College. Like all independent boarding and day schools. we face What makes a good student? A good student has unlocked how best he or she learns and has then applied those methods to their learning. They also What is your background? I'm a linguist. I read French and Spanish at Durham and spent a year in southwest France, In 1994, I arrived as an NQT at St Peter's School, York. I was running a day house after a couple of years. but wanted to go into boarding as which I could utilise my skills and experience to the full. When the opportunity arose in 2018 to take over as Principal, I embraced it embrace challenge and rather than being afraid of failure, learn from it. They have also discovered the joy that can be found in learning challenges but we believe firmly in the holistic, boarding and day education that we provide. and in the great benefits that the young people in our care derive from it and here I am! well as teach. In 2001, nine years as a boarding housemistress began, firstly at Clenalmond College in Perthshire and then at Mariborough College. I loved the buzz of life in the house What does "Principal" mean? Historically and locally the term The College has referred to just our Senior School, but the College today is much more than that. Together. our Senior School and Prep School form Framlingham College: a single educational organisation. driven by a consistent philosophy. and What interests you most about education? How is Framlingham set apart from other schools? At Framlingham, we never stop learning! We are committed to instilling a lifelong curiosity and love of enquiry in our pupils. Learning for the love of learning it is not easy being a pupil these days: there are significant pressures educational and and the close interaction with societal on their shoulders. the pupils. but I wanted to take As educators, we can learn as a whole school perspective, so in 2010 I moved to Stonyhurst College to take on the new role of Deputy Head (Upper School) much from them as they can from us. Ambitions. hopes is our focus, whether in the classroom or beyond educating boys and girls all the way from the age of 3 to 18. I have overarching responsibility for the College and the change of title makes that a little clearer fears and dreams ebb and flow overseeing all aspects of their Sixth Form. In 2015, I became Senior Deputy Head at Oakham School, looking after the smooth day-to-day running of the school. I was appointed Principal of What is your plan for Framlingham College? Framlingham College in June It's a great privilege to prepare our young people for their adult world. To shape a curriculum around the skills and habits 2018. Why Framlingham College? I am an inspector with the Upcoming Open Events Book Online SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Saturday 21t September 9am-12noon Monday 23d September From 6pm Saturday 12th October 9am-12noon FRAMLINGHAM COLLECE FRAMLINGHAM SUFFOLK IP13 9EY Framlingham T: 01728 723789 E: admissions@framlinghamcollege.co.uk FRAMLINGHAMCOLLEGE.CO.UK COLLEGE