From the Head of The Arts

From the Head of Pastoral Mr Hilton Hardman 2021 Student Guild I want to express my gratitude to the Guild for At our Chapel service their leadership during this period. on Monday 19 October, we inducted One of the key messages passed on during this the 2021 Student Guild. service was for the incoming leadership group Part of that ceremony to understand that they are a caretaker of their is always to thank and elected position. They should strive to leave it in acknowledge the a better state than when they received it as they outgoing Guild. I have are not only a representative of their school and had the pleasure of house, but also a representative of each person working with the 2020 who has held that position before them. Like Guild this year; they are those before they have left their legacy, it is time a fantastic group of students who have put the for them to start theirs. needs of other students before their own. On Monday’s Chapel service I had the following to I have no doubt the 2021 Guild will serve our say about this outgoing group: school community with the same level of energy It has become clear to me that this year’s students. Student Guild has an unconditional love for our school and what it stands for. In a world Head Girl: Cosette Pachioli full of people looking out for what might be Head Boy: Charles Beck best for them, it was refreshing to work with Service Captain: Meghan Green a group who were so selfless to their cause. International Student Representative: They used their leadership to foster positive Alan Leung change and inclusivity daily. In line with this a Lincoln House Captain: Kate van Olden quote from one of Marvels favourite movies, Gandhi House Captain: Daniel Greenaway “With great power, comes great responsibility”. Mandela House Captain: Benedict Bolum They have shown passion, commitment, Chapel Captain: Tate Orsini resilience and flexibility during this year, with a healthy dose of humour during our meetings.

I could list the number of goals achieved, events run or the fact that they have raised more money for charity than any Guild before them, but what has stood out to me is this groups relationship with their fellow students.

Leadership is not only about making decisions or running events; it’s also about supporting those around you. I am confident in saying you have been role models to our students and had a positive impact in their lives and because of this, you won’t be forgotten anytime soon. and enthusiasm. Congratulations to those

Hilton Hardman Head of Pastoral

From the School Chaplain The Reverend Sarah Stapleton I am very sad to say Speaking of the Guild, it was great to see the goodbye to the Year new Guild receive their badges on Monday at 12s… not because I have Chapel. I am sure they will be a great group had the joy of getting next year, and I am most excited to have a to know them and love Chapel Captain (thank you Tate!). them this year but rather the opposite. As we look to the future, a new Guild and a Unfortunately I have passing of the current Guild, and give thanks for been unable to get into another year fast disappearing. I am sure their classrooms on a everyone will join me in wishing the year 12s regular basis and for this the very best for their future endeavours, as I am sorry. I have faithfully prayed for them and well as remembering all of the contributions their exams and will continue to do so, but I they have made to the school over the years. am sure I have missed out on getting to know some really wonderful people. Thank you year 12s, Guild and students. You I have had brief and promising moments when I have connected with one or more of these May the road rise up to meet you. lovely people, in the café, in the break-out May the wind be always at your back. space on level 3, or at the Cathedral loading a May the sunshine warm upon your face; drinks fridge… and I can honestly say I think The rains fall soft upon your fields and until they are some of the nicest Year 12s out there. we meet again, On Monday I saw the Guild as a group, and May God hold you in the palm of His hand. witnessed them work together as a caring and new year, it is important to acknowledge the will remain in my prayers. God go with you. organised team. We should be very proud of Rev. Sarah Stapleton this group of students. School Chaplain