Meet the Head - Chris Passey
Why I love this school
In this day and age, it’s important to realise that not only are we a school community, but we are part of a larger global community, and to that end we really like developing links with other secondary schools, both locally and around the world, whilst studying, understanding and living British values and culture. For pupils, we learn through creativity and with a much more hands on approach than most. We love the fact that our pupils are free and able to use their creativity to expand on their current knowledge and further their education: as staff, we really love jumping down the rabbit hole with them! Because our classes are so small (10 maximum), we can really personalise their learning, and therefore make sure that each child accesses their best possible individual education. School trips and outside-the-classroom learning is a big part of our educational ethos. Our school is run by the pupils for the pupils. The school council is an integral part of our day to day school life, and addresses any ideas or issues that may arise, with guidance from staff. The pupils love the responsibility of governing their own school, and on every occasion rise to the challenge.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Whether you are a prospective parent, a current member of our community, or simply exploring what makes Kimichi different, I hope this website gives you a sense of the warmth, ambition, creativity and individuality that define our school.
Music is woven into the fabric of Kimichi. Birmingham’s only independent music specialist boarding school, creativity and performance are central to our identity. However, our vision extends far beyond music alone. We are equally committed to academic excellence, personal growth and preparing young people for successful, fulfilling futures.
Kimichi is a genuinely unique place: we are a small independent boarding school for young people aged 9–18, built upon the belief that education should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. Every child who joins us arrives with their own strengths, challenges, interests and aspirations, and our responsibility is to ensure they are known, understood and supported as individuals.
Whether a student’s passion lies in the arts, sciences, humanities, technology or vocational pathways, we seek to help them discover what they are capable of achieving.
I look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham’s best kept secret,
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