Mrs Connor-Earl has been the Headmistress of St Mary’s School, an independent Catholic school in Hampstead, since Sept 2016. She was previously Director of Studies and Head of Prep Boarding at Ardingly College Prep School, Sussex. What drew you to St Mary’s School? When I decided I was ready for headship and started looking at schools, I realised very quickly that I wanted to be at a Catholic school because I believe they have a very unique ethos and my faith is very important to me. I say to parents that choosing a school is like choosing a house; you just get that feeling. The moment I walked in the door here, I just knew. There was an overwhelming sense that this was the right school. What has been your priority since you arrived? In my first term, I was able to teach and get to know all the children in the school. St Mary’s School is a very kind and happy place. For me though, that...