Dear Parents and families
The first half term of the academic year is always a whirlwind of activity – and this one has been no exception! From the opening days of term with the whole-school Malawi walk, to the recruitment and training of a new batch of Peer Supporters to the dramatic ‘amuse bouche’ of Curtain Raisers and the formation of new teams across the range of sports, Autumn is really our Spring – the new growth of talents and the stepping up to new responsibilities.
This is most clearly seen in the commissioning of a new Prefect group and the appointment of the Heads of School but across the school as a whole House Captains and Heads of House exercise their leadership also, those who have joined the Third Form have truly found their feet and Year Group Councils and the School Council are deploying and hearing pupil voice and harnessing pupil ideas and initiatives.
The Admissions team is busy this term also with visits to Prep Schools and a range of Open Events (our next one on 14 November) and visits to Hong Kong, Montenegro, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Romania, Dubai and Turkey.
This term always feels like the powerhouse of the academic year and half term provides a much-needed respite for all before the excitements of the run up to Christmas – a magical season in the College’s calendar.
With all best wishes for a restorative and refreshing half term,
Hilary Dugdale
Director of Admissions
