Grounds & Facilities
Introducing Mr Braggins, Facilities How long have you been working at Abbot’s Hill? I started at Abbot’s Hill in the January 2021. It was strange starting without many people being there. What is the most enjoyable aspect of your job? I enjoy the variations of the work, no two days are the same. What is your favourite school lunch here? I enjoy all of the lunches, but most enjoyable is when custard or rice pudding is on the menu. What does a ‘normal day’ in the facilities team look like? First thing I clean and check the swimming pool, followed by car parking duties and then a variety of maintenance and repair jobs as needed. You’ve created some amazing ironwork pieces for around the school, what was your inspiration behind some of these? It started when I was asked to repair the gate and railings in front of the stable block, I thought I would add something extra. I then thought the entrance to the stable block had two large pillars with nothing on them. I decided to make an archway so it would look smarter. I then thought I would have a go at making a wind vane, with three girls holding the initials of the school. This then led me to making one for the Head Gardener’s cottage. There are also a couple of other iron work pieces around the school. All the ironwork has been made out of recycled metal that has been found around the School.
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