Celebration Assembly

Left to right: Sam Martin and Keeley O’Toole

It was a bitter-sweet Celebration Assembly this year. Whilst it was wonderful to celebrate the achievements of Junior School students throughout a challenging 2020, the event was also the last that Mr Rob McLean would attend as Head of Junior School at KWS.

I leave you with five words to finish – Thank you and bye for now.”

Mr Rob McLean, Head of Junior School S tudents and staff attended the assembly held on Wednesday 2 December 2020 in the Derek Pigot Auditorium. Unfortunately, parents were not able to accompany their children however the event was live-streamed so that families could tune in from home.

All in attendance were welcomed by Junior School Prefect for 2020, Samuel Martin who said that the event held special significance for his cohort, being the last school event they would attend as junior students. He reminisced on the many memories created in the classroom, on stage, on the sporting field and in the playground.

The assembly also gave opportunity for Dr Parry to announce the Junior School Prefects for 2021. Congratulations to all students taking on a leadership role in 2021 including incoming Junior School Head Boy Prefect, Oscar Chandler- Sullivan and Junior School Head Girl Prefect, Georgia Phillipe.

The talented Junior School Strings and the Four Fiddles, both directed by Mrs Lorraine Moxey gave outstanding performances, as did the Prep Band who were directed by Mrs Annie McRae.

For the final time, Mr Mac gave a heartfelt address, saying that over the years he has found many people to thank, recognising the students first and foremost.

“Finally, I say my goodbye and thank you for my time here at KWS. A school is about people and I have been so fortunate to meet so many students, parents, grandparents and staff from across the school in all departments over so many years. I have learnt so much from so many people from my very first day here in January 1981… yes boys and girls, 1981!” he exclaimed. “The friendships made are precious and I leave with so many wonderful memories.”

In true Mr Mac style, he farewelled his students and the school with five words to finish: “Thank you” and “Bye for now,” to which he received a well-deserved standing ovation •