3 Head Master’s Welcome
Welcome from the Head Master This edition of In Touch goes to print as we start not only a new calendar year but also a new decade. An appropriate time, therefore, to reflect on what has passed and to look forward to the future with optimism and excitement. So, like the dual-faced Roman god Janus (who gave his name to the month January), I’m delighted that this latest edition of In Touch serves to not only highlight the endeavours and achievements of Wellensians in the last few months, but which also, I
to nurture young people who are hard-working, passionate and aspirant, but who also remain alert to their responsibilities as members of Wells Cathedral School and as members of society and the world more generally.
hope, gives a clear signal of our commitment to the type of education we believe is important for all current and future pupils here at Wells.
citizens and, particularly as an independent school, to facilitate opportunities which enrich the life of our society more broadly. We seek to demonstrate this commitment in a variety of ways, not least now via the Community Focus indicators alongside appropriate stories here in In Touch, the design for which has been inspired by our historic ties with the traditional endeavours of our neighbours here in rural Somerset.
I began the Epiphany Term 2020 by launching a new Strategic Vision for the School. This is the culmination of a series of discussions, enquiries and debates between colleagues as well as present and past pupils and parents. I will explore what this Vision for our School looks like in more detail in the next edition of In Touch. At its heart is a commitment to provide a first-class all-round education which places academic, musical, sporting and other co-curricular endeavours centre stage. In turn, this education will enable us
I hope that no one can accuse us at Wells of not being outward-looking. In my view, we have an obligation as a school to encourage our pupils to be good global
In Touch Spring 2020
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