Robert Randall
Senior Principal
Robert has been the Principal since August 2022. He has 29 years of educational experience in both the UK and Singapore and joined us from Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, where for 15 years, he successfully held several senior leadership positions, including Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head. He also served as the Deputy Headteacher, responsible for all academic matters in Tanglin Trust Senior School. Robert also brought with him leadership experience in a top school in London prior to joining Tanglin Trust. His extensive experience in both pastoral and academic matters and knowledge of international education within Singapore is a tremendous asset as the school grows and develops.
Robert’s educational philosophy is clearly aligned with the EtonHouse ethos and values. He is a motivated and committed senior leader who strongly believes in a value-based education system where the student is placed at the heart of the decision-making process. Fundamental to his beliefs is the view that every young person should be provided with the opportunities to be the best they can be both in and out of the classroom. He also recognises and promotes the view that a successful school should be a happy and thriving learning community where each child can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Lyndsey Bryden – Principal
Principal
Lyndsey joins EtonHouse Orchard with extensive experience in education and school leadership across the UK and the Middle East. She joins us from an Outstanding school in Abu Dhabi, where she served as Head of Secondary, holding senior leadership responsibility for academic development, pastoral provision, curriculum pathways, assessment, staff development and whole-school improvement. Lyndsey brings with her a strong understanding of both academic and pastoral leadership, as well as experience in international accreditation, inspection, curriculum development and student leadership.
Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating learning environments where students are supported to achieve highly, develop confidence, and grow as thoughtful, responsible and internationally minded young people. Her educational philosophy is closely aligned with the EtonHouse ethos and values. Lyndsey believes that students should be placed at the heart of decision-making and that successful schools are built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of community. She believes every young person should be known as an individual and provided with meaningful opportunities to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Lyndsey is delighted to join the EtonHouse Orchard community and looks forward to working closely with students, families and staff to build on the school’s strengths and support every child to be the best they can be.
Mike Carrigan
Vice Principal
Mike is from the UK and he has been living and working in Singapore with EtonHouse for more than eight years. He has been a teacher for over eleven years. His approach to education is strongly influenced by the work of the educators in Reggio Emilia and particularly their philosophy and beliefs regarding children. He strongly believes that children are capable individuals and that by carefully listening and following their ideas and questions, their inquiries will be challenging, relevant and engaging for all members of the class.
He believes that inquiry learning is the primary way that humans learn and make sense of our world. The two curriculum frameworks that are used at Orchard offer us many possibilities to engage in inquiries that build our knowledge of the world collaboratively and explore multiple perspectives. This supports us as we develop as internationally minded people.
Another area that he appreciates about working at a school with our philosophy and approach is the strong sense of community that the school aims to encourage and develop. Recognising the vital role educators all play in the children’s lives is of the utmost importance. Due to this belief, he feels privileged to be able to work alongside all of our children, families and staff.
Away from school, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading and watching sports.
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