From the Chair of the Board
I am pleased to provide you with some brief commentary on the 2013-14 year.
From the Board’s perspective the most significant event in the year was the endorsement of the new strategic plan. The Headmaster has covered some of the detail in his report so I will limit my comments to saying that the process was fulsome and was developed with the involvement and participation across the entire Ridley Family – students, alumni, board, faculty, management and parents to be specific. I believe that the future for the school is bright and the direction ahead clearer. I look to Ridley’s future with optimism!
Certainly the election of Georgina Black ’85 as the new Board Chair in September was also an event of significance. Georgina will bring positive and energized leadership to the Chair, and I wish her the very best of success as she leads the Board in its support of the school and the implementation of its plans and ambitions.
From the community’s perspective surely the celebration of our 125th year deserves mention. The many events that took place throughout the year and culminated in the BASH at the school in September were exciting and successful. Countless hours in both the planning and event execution were undertaken by volunteers from across the Ridley family and I would like to acknowledge their wonderful efforts. Ridley is fortunate indeed to have a community where so many care and equally so many commit. This is vital to the lifeblood of the school and, on behalf of the Board, I thank those of you who step up and give back.
Integrity
Empowering
Tradition Community
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Here’s to Ridley! Terar Dum Prosim, Geordie Hendrie ‘74
Meaning Excellence in Boarding
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Inspiring Student-Centred
executive team J. Edward Kidd, Headmaster Stephen A. Clarke, Head of Upper School James B. Milligan, Head of Lower School James Parke, Director of Finance & Operations Andrew T. Weller, Executive Director of Advancement RIDLEY ANNUAL REPORT
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INSPIRING FLOURSHING LIVES Global Service Culture
Terar Dum Prosim Mission
School leadership team Julia A. Bertollo, Director of Physical Plant Margaret E. Lech, Assistant Head, Upper School Susan Robbins, Director of Human Resources Bryan J. Rose, Acting Director of Development Jay W. Tredway, Director of Athletics All Executive Team Members 3