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West House Newsletter Summer Term 2016 Michaelmas Term 2016

Dear West Parents, It’s hard to believe that it has only been one term since I took over as Housemistress of West; in some ways it feels as though I have been doing this role for a lifetime. Not fully knowing what to expect (despite having 15 years experience in boarding schools and working for a year as Andrea’s deputy) I have been amazed by the roller coaster of emotions that is ‘the job’. However, despite the pressure points, emotional exhaustion, and inevitable disappointments when things don’t quite go as planned, I have found myself to be overwhelming encouraged by the development I have witnessed in your daughters over the past term, in every aspect of their lives. Most importantly they are growing as people and I know my team are responsible for ensuring such a productive and happy atmosphere in the house. It is always an incredible moment when I am showing prospective parents around at the start of break; a migration of whooping, singing, happy, excited, delightful girls swarm into West and are the very best advert Cranleigh could ask for. In this newsletter alone you will see a glimpse of the many achievements your girls have been involved in. However, during House prayers on the last night of term I reminded them of the great importance of developing character and prioritising kindness to others. I firmly believe that those who consider others above themselves have achieved the greatest success of all. I am delighted to witness so much kindness in this house among the girls and will continue to bang the drum about the enormous merits of giving. Thank you so much for your incredible support over the past few months. Partnership is everything in this job and I am so grateful for your encouragement, understanding and willingness to support decisions that may be met with some reluctance. I hope you feel you have got to know me a little better and trust that my overriding motivation is to support and care for your daughters. Warmest wishes to you and your family for the holiday season. I hope that 2017 will be a year of great joy and happiness for you all. Sincerely, Adele


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