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Although we have had a particularly challenging year, Whitbread House has still shown great commitment and resilience throughout the pandemic and during the return to school life. Although we have not been able to have a normal year of

WHITBREAD HOUSE REPORT

WORDS BY Mrs Michelle Aldridge, Whitbread Housemaster

House events and get-togethers, with no live House assemblies, or House singing, the house has still held their sense of unity, keeping the Whitbread’s House spirit alive despite the difficult challenges that we have faced. The boys have worked hard to gain every single House point possible across all year groups.

Within Whitbread House we have celebrated the successes of all our students who have strived to achieve their best in all aspects of their life in school. The Whitbread boys have certainly been rewarded for their efforts and

achievements in all areas and it has been an honour and pleasure to have witnessed this. There are so many committed and passionate boys that put themselves forward, getting involved in the many inter-House competitions such as Y8 House drama, House music, and the many sporting events. Such a well rounded and talented house that we have - I am very lucky indeed.

We say goodbye to Mrs Travis after 18 years of being a Tutor, Head of Maths, Maths teacher, Games teacher, Eagle House Parent, member of the Bedford Choir, Ski Instructor and Chair of the Staff Committee (and most of all, one of our Whitbread House Staff). I will certainly miss her kindness, caring nature, giggles and dancing. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and wish you luck on your next adventures. We also say goodbye to our Year 8 as they either move on up to the Upper School, or further afield, all starting new adventures and I wish them all the best. Many thanks to all the House officers (in particular our House Captain Henry Gillham) for all their hard work and efforts to keep the House going. Thank you also to all the house staff; without your support and commitment we would not be able to have kept the House spirit going. The competition between the Houses is always fierce and we came a very close 2nd this year overall with only 10 points between the winning Houses. Well done to all the boys in Whitbread House; you have been truly amazing as always. Back to the drawing board in September, let the battles begin... Remember, the force is always with you!

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD IN SEPTEMBER, let the battles begin….. Remember the force is always with you!