Mar
27
Written by:
Headmaster
27/03/2010 23:04
In the performing and creative arts, the term has been equally enjoyable. Both classical and popular music have featured in the department’s versatile repertoire, with the Rock Concert organised by Laura Graham including bands representing pupils and staff. Lunchtime concerts are now well established in the college’s weekly cycle and are well supported by pupils and parents. We are also looking forward to Rendcombury 2010 [see your calendar for details at the end of next term]. Similarly, our thespians have just returned from an excellent tour of London, led by Mrs Dodd. We are also looking forward to next term’s lower school production of "Guys and Dolls" in the week before Founder’s Day. We were delighted that Mr O’ Hanlon, as well as becoming a father this term, was also able to stage an excellent photography exhibition “Pretty In Pink”.
Additionally, there have been excellent field trips to Germany, North Wales, Southampton and some outstanding sixth form enrichment evenings ranging from Mr North on popular American music to a lively edition of “Question Time”, which launched our mock election fortnight organised by Mr Jennings and Mrs Harford. Tom Margesson, a pink-tie wearing Conservative, fought a relentless and victorious campaign bombarding us daily with emails and leaflets. Credit must go to all candidates however, who researched their party’s policies thoroughly, helping to raise the political awareness of the whole school, which will make us well prepared for the reality of the forthcoming months.
Many of you will be saddened to learn of the death of Sir Michael Angus, our Chairman of Governors from 2001 to 2009. Martin Watson and myself represented the college at his funeral in North Cerney earlier this week. Sir Michael was a “colossus” in the business world before we were fortunate enough to secure his services as a governor. He presided over the opening of the Junior School, its subsequent development and the consequent growth of the Senior School. He brought his razor sharp mathematical and philosophical mind to governors’ meetings and was a tremendous support to both Martin and myself. Our sympathies are with Lady Angus and the family. Professor Chris Arnison, is now Acting Chairman and has written to you separately about fees for September 2010.
As you will realise, this letter appears on our website only. Do visit the new parentzone to keep yourself up-to-speed with current and forthcoming events in college.
With warm best wishes to you and your families at this Eastertide.
Gerry Holden
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