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Dragon Goes Faceless
The Dragon Wardrobe continues to make an extraordinary contribution to the School community, finding imaginative ways to give pre-loved uniform a second flight while raising vital funds. Read more
£15,000 Reasons to say Thank You
Dragon pupils, colleagues and families came together to raise more than £15,000 for charity during the last academic year, supporting organisations making a difference to children and families locally and nationally. Read more
Celebrating 30 Years
Thirty years of friendship, two school communities and one very special song. To mark three decades of connection, pupils from the Dragon and Keio Yochisha, Japan, have come together through music to celebrate everything our schools share. Read more
Senior School Transition – when is the right time?
Emma Goldsmith is joined in conversation by education consultant Camilla Smiley, St Edward's Warden Alastair Chirnside, and Dragon School Head of Years 7 & 8, Mary Kate Edwards, to explore one of the biggest decisions families face: when is the right time to move to senior school? Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Herbert
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, Emma, Marykate and Tara explore how schools and families can best support children through separation and divorce. Read more
150 Years of the Dragon
Throughout 2027, to mark the 150th anniversary of the School, we will be hosting celebratory events, sharing archival treasures, and spotlighting Old Dragons who embody the spirit of the School. Alongside these many moments of celebration, we are proud to be publishing a commemorative book ... Read more
Happy Birthday Pre-Prep!
As we look ahead to celebrating 150 years of the Dragon in 2027, we’re also taking time to honour the milestones that have shaped our community along the way: from 130 years on Bardwell Road and 30 years of Girls’ Boarding to the 30th anniversary of the Pre-Prep, to name a few. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, Emma, Ed and Harry discuss chasing your talents instead of your dreams. Read more
Bun Break With … Mr Osmond
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
A Perseverance Award
Here from India Wheeler, from a shy Dragon with a love of drawing clothes to launching her own fashion label, her journey has been shaped by perseverance, curiosity and a refusal to stop trying. Now, she is turning a lifelong interest in fashion into a business of her own. Read more
A Failed Rockstar
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. Read more
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. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, Emma, Rosalee and Lisa discuss how to instil a philanthropic mindset in our children. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
This episode will reshape your relationship with the type of content we, and our children, consume, and how we go about it. Read more
Protected: Bun Break With … Mr Ammora
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The Educational Dilemma Podcast
During this tough but valuable conversation Emma and guests delve into how we can best support children going through loss and grief of a loved one. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, the first of the second series, Emma and guests discuss what it means to be a free thinker. Read more
Kind by Design
Hear from Kana Smith. From discovering a love of creativity at the Dragon to building a career in graphic design, her journey has taken a few unexpected turns. Along the way, the freedom to explore, try new things and find her own path has remained at the heart of her story. Read more
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. Read more
En Pointe, On Purpose
Hear from Tabitha Bingham. From choosing dance at the Dragon to discovering a passion that would take her to the stage, her journey into contemporary dance began almost by chance. Today, as a professionally trained dancer and performer, she reflects on the teachers, opportunities and determination that helped her find her path. Read more
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. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode, Emma and guests discuss the difficulties different genders might encounter, how this might have changed over the years, and how we can promote equality and empower our children as educators and parents. Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
Neurodiversity Now (Josie Evans - Head of Learning Support at the Dragon, Louise Barr - SENCO at St Edward’s and Katrine Sawtell – Parent of two neurodiverse children) In this episode Emma and guests discuss how neurodiversity ... Read more
The Educational Dilemma Podcast
In this episode Jack, Emma and Jack discuss the importance of creativity in education and childhood. Read more
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. Read more
Dragons take on The Royal Mile
August '24 saw the inaugural Dragon Drama tour to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the largest Arts festival in the world. Performing every morning at 11am for a week's run at the Fringe, this hugely talented group of 16 A and B Block ... Read more
Dragon Tales
Summer Term 2024 did not see much sun but it did host a whole array of wonderful performances, activities, trips, leavers do’s and much more. Read more
Scholars 2024
We are delighted to share that our A Block (Year 8) have achieved a record-breaking number of Scholarships this year! The results are in and a hugely impressive 77 scholarships have been counted, with an additional 6 awards. These ... Read more
End of Term Newsletter
Please enjoy reading our latest newsletter to see the highlights of another successful term at the Dragon. Read more
Autumn Term 2023 Highlights
Please enjoying reading our latest newsletter to see the highlights of a vibrant term. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Marshall
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Summer Term 2023 Highlights
Please enjoying reading our latest newsletter to see the highlights of a vibrant term. Read more
Bun Break With … Mr Irvine
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Spring Term 2023 Highlights
Please enjoy turning the pages of our latest newsletter to read all about Spring Term 2023. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Harvey
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Autumn Term 2022 Highlights
Please enjoy turning the pages of our latest newsletter to read all about Autumn Term 2022. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Dallimore
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Summer Term 2022 Highlights
Please enjoy turning the pages of our latest newsletter to read all about Summer Term 2022. Read more
Bun Break With … Mr Phelps
Welcome to this term's episode of 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where young Dragons put their questions to Mr Phelps. Read more
Spring Term 2022 Highlights
We hope that you enjoy turning the pages of our latest newsletter to get an insight into life at Dragon School. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Hunt
Welcome to this term's episode of 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where young Dragons put their questions to Ma Hunt. Read more
Autumn Term 2021 Highlights
Here are some of the highlights from a busy and exciting autumn term at the Dragon. Read more
Muddy Stilettos Review and Awards
Hero Brown, from the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Guide returned to the Dragon and has invited Emma Goldsmith to be a judge of their new School Awards. Read more
Bun Break With … Eric Taylor
Welcome to this term's episode of 'Bun Break With ...', the Podcast where young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Summer Term 2021 Highlights
Below are a selection of highlights from this Christmas Term. From our Remembrance Sunday Service, and B Block performance of Journey's End, to the Reception Nativity and Dragon Sale, there were many moments to enjoy this winter at the Dragon. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma Goldsmith
Welcome to a special edpisode of 'Bun Break With ...' the podcast where a Dragon family put their questions to Emma Goldsmith. Read more
Bun Break With … Ma McNeile
Welcome to 'Bun Break With ...', the podcast where our young Dragons put their questions to a member of the Dragon community. Read more
Bun Break With … Mr Scott
Current Dragon Daisy, daughter of two ODs, and grand-daughter of a past teacher, and fellow A Block boarder, Hebe, shared their Bun Break with Peter Wilson, Dragon School staff member of 54 years. Read more
Good Schools Guide
The Good Schools Guide has being providing unbiased and candid school reviews for many years and they select schools entirely on merit. Read more
Talk Education Top 200
Dragon School is delighted to be featured as one of the Top 200 Schools on Talk Education - the recently launched guide to the best of British private school education. Read more
Bun Break With … Mr Wilson
Current Dragon Daisy, daughter of two ODs, and grand-daughter of a past teacher, and fellow A Block boarder, Hebe, shared their Bun Break with Peter Wilson, Dragon School staff member of 54 years. Read more
Tatler Schools Guide 2021
Dragon School is delighted to feature in the Tatler Schools Guide 2021 which is now available with the October issue of Tatler. Read more
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