the sort who dwells on results although we all like to win. We are more than competitive and, as a school across both genders, regularly win more than we lose. The perception that we do this because we are some sort of behemoth (probably on account of our link with College), is unfair. Instead it is on account of the quality of coaching and the outstanding response of the children. We also know how to win and lose in a magnanimous fashion and how to host afterwards. The abiding memory of this term for me was provided by the parents of the younger children who were sat directly in my line of sight at the Christingle Service.
As the Upper School children stepped up to give their readings or offer the prayers, written in the faces of those parents were the thoughts “that is the confidence and assurance that I want my child to display”. As another Year 8 move through The Prep, thus far impressing us with their maturity, enthusiasm and leadership, one can reflect positively on ‘what it is all about’. My thanks for your critical contribution to the partnership which produces such impressive young adults and let me wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Jon Whybrow
Headmaster's Commendations Hannah Davies, Harry Checketts, Henry Watkinson, Sophia Griffin and Emily Grant for being a super host with wonderful manners and ensuring our elderly visitor had a great visit to Lower School Eve Loosemore for consistently leading the way with singing in the Lower School Production Lois Jeveons and Verity Cooke for stepping up and stepping into a role, at short notice, to ensure that the Lower School performance was a success Silas Clarke for achieving a remarkable improvement in his House X-Country position from Year 3 to Year 4 - a wonderful effort
On Sunday 11 December, over 100 Santas from both The Prep and College took part in the fourth annual Santa Fun Run in aid of The Prep's Charity of the Year, Gloucestershire Community Foundation. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the new route round the College pitches. Thank you to all involved! Prep for The Week Issue Number 1847 16 December 2016
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