Presbyterian Day School

Harrow School welcomed over 600 delegates from boys’ schools around the world at the annual?#IBSCAC?(International Boys’ Schools Coalition) conference, demonstrating its commitment to being at the forefront of new ideas, knowledge sharing and participating in a global community. It was the first time that the conference had taken place in Europe since 2011 and we were delighted to have had record attendance. This year's conference theme was ‘Tradition. Leadership. Innovation’ and focused on the ways boys can contribute positively to social and environmental change in an ever-evolving, globalised world. Twenty-nine Harrovians from the Shell to the Sixth Form, volunteered as Ambassadors - meeting and greeting delegates, introducing keynote speakers and performing music and drama at the beginning of each session. Keynote speakers included Jaz Ampaw-Farr, CEO of Human First Ltd, TV presenter and TEDx speaker, Ben Fogle, broadcaster and adventurer, Paul Brunson, world renowned relationship expert and Head of Global Research for Tinder, and Nigel Owens, widely acknowledged as the best referee in rugby union and named?as Gay Sports Personality of the Year. Over 100 sessions took place, including: Behind Closed Screens: Safeguarding Boys in a Hypersexualized Online World; Gamified Digital Learning Platforms: How Might Schools Take a Lead; The Digital World and Education: Does This Affect Academic Achievement?; Building a Culture of Academic Integrity; and "What a Piece of Work Is a Man"—Relationships Education and Shakespeare; Breaking Through Loneliness; Gender Mindfulness; Sustainable Robots; Dismantling the Man Box; Sport, Mental Health, and Toxic Masculinity; Separating Learning from Politics in an Environment of Polarization and Rancor; Leading with Pride; "I'm Offended! You're Cancelled!" Teaching Controversies in Schools. The IBSC is a non-profit organisation that champions boys’ schools (both independent and maintained) across the globe.

It's truly heartwarming to see our Presbyterian Day School alumni come back to invest in our students. A big shoutout to our Aftercare Leaders like Clayton, who consistently demonstrate the virtues of Manhood and make a real difference in the lives of our boys every single day. We’re so thankful for your commitment!