Here from Charles Graham, from playing music with friends at the Dragon to building a technology company at Harvard Business School, his journey has always been driven by a desire to create. Now, he is turning that same spirit of curiosity and possibility into a new way of preserving memories.
Community News
An Unhappy Gerbil
Hear from Christina Kirkham, from a childhood shaped by creativity, curiosity and a determination to find her own way, the Dragon opened the door to a lifelong fascination with art and culture. Today, her work in exhibition-making and cultural programming spans continents, but she can still trace it back to the teachers and experiences that first expanded her imagination.
Protected: Bun Break With … Mr Ammora
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Building on Strong Foundations
Hear from JP Burrough, from the Dragon to becoming a highly decorated leader in property, JP Burrough’s journey has been shaped by confidence, independence and a passion for helping others. Now, back in Oxford as co-founder of Shires and Spires, he reflects on the values and community that have brought him full circle.
Yes, To Everything
Hear from Tom Baker. from sprinting to victory at the National Prep School Athletics Championships to founding a company helping households access cleaner, cheaper energy, Tom’s journey has been shaped by the lessons he first discovered at the Dragon. Today, the spirit of saying “yes”, working together and striving for better continues to drive his work at Finding Eco.
Bun Break With … Ma Chips
Welcome to ‘Bun Break With …’ the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community.
Bun Break With … Ma Ratcliffe
Welcome to ‘Bun Break With …’ the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community.
The Scenic Route to Success
Hear from Olivia Lakhina neé Righton. From a shy Dragon pupil to a doctoral researcher specialising in women’s and children’s health, her journey has taken a few unexpected turns. Along the way, the confidence, curiosity and resilience she developed at the Dragon have helped her embrace the scenic route and find her way back to her passion.
Think Big, Stay Curious
Hear from Ted Christie-Miller. From the Dragon to Westminster, climate tech and eventually founding his own company, his career has taken a wonderfully unconventional route. At the heart of it all has been the mindset he first developed at the Dragon: to think independently, stay curious and never be afraid to challenge the status quo.
A Keio Reunion
In 1874, Yochisha Elementary was established, with Yoshiro Wada appointed its first headmaster. In 1995, Mr Kato, alongside Roger Trafford, Headmaster of the Dragon at the time, to set up the Keio Yochisha Exchange in 1995. Fast forward to today, and Keio Yochisha is...
Bun Break With … Ma Rich
Welcome to ‘Bun Break With …’ the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community.
Autumn Term
Head’s Update
Welcome to this autumn edition of the Dragon’s Community News …
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