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Protecting privacy on social media

15 March 2024

Social media is so incredibly public. So naturally, it comes with privacy concerns. What you put online stays online and sharing personal information can leave your children vulnerable to fraud, impersonation, and so much more. However, in a recent survey of 339 LHS parents, only 13% said that privacy was their top concern regarding their […]

Meet the alumni – Scott Owen

11 March 2024

Can you tell us your name and one interesting fact about yourself? I’m Scott, 21 and I have a keen interest in record collecting, gig-going and all things music, new and old. What year did you graduate from Llanishen High School? I graduated from Llanishen High School in the summer of 2021. What subjects did […]

Meet the alumni – Thomas Newman

6 March 2024

1. Can you tell us your name and one interesting fact about yourself? My name is Thomas Newman, and I can speak Croatian.  2. What year did you graduate from Llanishen High School? I graduated in the summer of 2022.  3. What subjects did you study or were you particularly interested in while you were […]

Meet the alumni – Bhavik Patel

6 March 2024

1. Can you tell us your name and one interesting fact about yourself? My name is Bhavik Patel. My interesting fact is that when interest rates first fell to 0.5% during the financial crisis in 2009, I bet Mr Edwards £5 that they would recover to 5% by the time I left LHS. I’ve not […]

Combatting bullying and harassment on social media

27 February 2024

For previous generations of young people, bullying was saved for face-to-face interactions. As traumatising as it always has been, most often or not, they could close their doors and step away from peer-led bullying, at least for a little while. But now sadly, that sanctuary is no more. Bullying has extended its reach to social […]

Safeguarding mental health in the social media age

20 February 2024

It’s almost impossible to talk about social media without considering its impact on mental health, especially when it comes to our young people. From excessive screen time and the inability to switch off, to the pressure to conform to online standards, it can be tricky to navigate, particularly for teens who are still developing and […]

Navigating social media with your teenager

24 January 2024

Social media is ingrained in our daily lives, even more so for our children who are the first generation to have completely grown up with the internet at their fingertips. Whether they’re checking in with friends, or keeping up with the latest news and trends, it can feel necessary (and normal) to have a social […]

Meet the alumni – Scott Owen

15 January 2024

1. Can you tell us your name and one interesting fact about yourself? I’m Scott, 21 and I have a keen interest in record collecting, gig-going and all things music, new and old. 2. What year did you graduate from Llanishen High School? I graduated from Llanishen High School in the summer of 2021. 3. […]

Calling all LHS graduates…

4 January 2024

We’re pleased to announce that in 2024, we’ve officially launched an alumni network for Llanishen High School, and if you’re a past student, we want to hear from you. As part of our alumni network, we’re aiming to: Headteacher Mrs Sarah Parry said: “We are incredibly proud of all the students who have passed through […]

Meet the alumni – Callum Bonni

4 January 2024

1. Can you tell us your name and one interesting fact about yourself? My name is Callum Bonni. An interesting fact about me would be that, inspired by my great love for music which started in LHS, in my first year at the University of Birmingham I started a band and gigged around the Birmingham […]