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Kingswood in Focus 2016-17 | sTAFF & LEAVERs
Head girl & Head boy: reFlectioNs The following are excerpts from the farewell speeches given by the Head Girl and Boy to the School, as part of the Final Assembly: ellA ReeMAn (HeAD GiRl)
RORy FinnAMORe (HeAD BOy)
“... the thought of saying my final goodbyes to the school in the next couple of days holds such a big significance … ”
“You watch people come and go every year and it always seems so far away and then suddenly without even really realising it, it’s you”.
“Arguably the most important lesson Kingswood has taught me, is how important it is to be selfless with your time ... i think it’s essential that we recognise just how willing the staff are to put in that extra effort. They have a genuine interest and desire to make sure that every pupil has enough support to achieve their goals, and enable them to fulfil aspirations in life, after Kingswood”.
“There are many things that have stood out about being at Kingswood, but there are a few things in particular that really have made a massive difference to my time here”.
“Although playing sport at Kingswood has taught me so much, i think above all what i’ve learnt is the reality of the team being far more important than the individual ... The attribute that often puts Kingswood teams a cut above the rest is how the players all work together ... the most successful teams i’ve played in have definitely been the ones where the team spirit is the strongest, and i think this is at the heart of so many of our successes”. “... the people who have had the biggest influence on my time here at Kingswood … i’ve learnt how important the people around you are in your development as a person … over the past few years, they have moulded who i’ve become ... i am going to really miss seeing daily all these people that i have grown up with”. “i will miss too many aspects of the school to even try to list, but i’d love to mention just one thing in particular … community at Kingwood is second to none, and i have learnt what a strong community really is… only now i realise the importance of this aspect of the school, epitomised by the way everyone is always so keen to share a smile with each other; it’s a quality that really is very special”.
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“Teachers at Kingswood really are in a league of their own … as you move through the school, you start to see the scale of the effort that goes into making sure that you are being pushed to your absolute best … the time teachers are willing to put in beyond what is required is genuinely inspiring, and often the level of your success is reflective of how willing you are to take these chances given to you”. “... the school has gone from being academically respected to being so highly regarded in every area. Each time i ask a prospective parent what it was about Kingswood that made them want to find out more, i am never sure what answer they will give. whether it’s the arts, sports or academia, the ability to pursue your passions is such a key part of the school”. “i really couldn’t have asked for three more organised, committed, and reliable people to have worked with this year, so thank you”. “i would also like to take this time to say thank you to the upper 6th for making this year so enjoyable … i know that everyone has formed some incredible friendships that will last for many years to come. i wish you all of you the very best for the future”