HEADMASTER’S WELCOME It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Aylesburian magazine for 2017-2018. This publication stands as the definitive historical reference for the School and so we hope that you enjoy reading the articles. Our thanks go to Mr Dallas and the whole editorial team for this year’s production.
Charlie Dunne is a true Aylesburian;
again in March. This was followed
taking part, trying new things, always
with a scorching summer and 50 plus
giving his best with a smile. Always
days without rain.
supporting and helping others, raising money for charity, going above and beyond and making a difference to all our lives.
These conditions did not deter the examination cohorts of 2018. At both A Level and GCSE, the level of change had been unprecedented
His legacy at School, in Denson
with new linear courses and at
House and across the community will
GCSE a new grading system. The
be one of fun, smiles, confidence,
staff have planned and delivered
selfless contribution and friendship.
the courses with great expertise
2017-2018 has provided many
He will always be remembered,
and professionalism. The overall
successes and opportunities but
once an Aylesburian, always an
outcomes were outstanding as
equally, it has brought us challenges
Aylesburian.
the students demonstrated their
and a deep sense of loss. It is through our core values that we have all demonstrated our compassion,
The climate played a major role in some of the key decisions across the
understanding and adoption of the changes with record results.
year. The whole school photograph,
We have seen the departure of a
planned once every five years, was
number of key staff across the year,
delayed not once, twice but three
with the retirement of Mrs Jiggins
To all the family, friends, staff,
times. There were also two snow
in April and the departure of Mr
students who knew and laughed with
events causing the closure of the
McCarthy in July. Mrs Jiggins left
Charlie, thank you for your strength,
School on transport and safety
at Easter 2018, a time when the
your friendship and your support.
grounds, once in December and
Geology team had become national
our humility and excellence when the time has come.
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The Aylesburian 2017/2018
