Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School
Dear Parents and Carers
It was a pleasure to join Ms Marquet and Mr Grice to thank our Summer Sport Captains at lunch on Monday. It was interesting listening to them about their successes and challenges in leadership. But above all it was to thank them for their service and tremendous example to the Summers Sport programme.
Staying on the theme of leadership, I did address our Year 11s during SWP on the theme of leadership. My message to them was that no school rises above its Year 12 cohort and their example and service is essential to the positive culture of the School. I did outline some leadership themes and different styles of leadership in the hope that this assists any student who wishes to apply for prefectship in the near future.
I would like to thank so many parents who attended the Friday Night sports events at both Easts Rugby Club and Hensley Athletic Park. It was fantastic to see both Rugby and Football enjoy success, but it was also an opportunity to gather as a community and enjoy each others’ company.
Inter-House Theatre Sports has been alive at lunch times this week with today seeing the finals. Congratulations to the following Houses on their creative performances at a moment’s notice – 3rd place Harvey House, 2nd place Hone House and the winners…. CHELMSFORD HOUSE! Thank you to all students who participated and provided much entertainment for all. A particular thanks to the Drama staff for hosting this wonderful competition.
Year 7–11 Parent Teacher Day is on Friday 7 June prior to the long weekend. We are trialling this model where all interviews will take place throughout the day for all Year Groups in Years 7-11 and we will seek feedback after the event. A separate letter regarding this day will be sent from me tomorrow.
Finally, I have had to remind a few students about respect. One of our co-mission statements is “To model and expect respect.” I am aware that teenagers can find relationships with their peers and indeed their teachers challenging at times, but we do expect respectful behaviour towards one another at all times. This ensures that the culture of the School is positive and respectful and keeps the School being the thriving and engaging place that it is. Fortunately, these issues have been few, but I just wanted to share that we are keen to uphold this very important co-mission of the School.
I wish everyone a great week.
Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School