Senior School From the Headmaster
Headmaster's Newsletter, Summer Term 2010
Thursday, 08 July 2010 08:38
It is pleasing to reflect, as we reach the end of the Summer Term, on a year that has seen the children involve themselves so enthusiastically not just in their academic studies but also in music, drama, sports and a whole host of other activities that enrich their experience. Pupils have departed for visits to destinations as far flung as Switzerland, Barcelona, Normandy, New York, Sorrento, Malta, California and Nantes, as well as numerous trips to locations closer to home. Even the rival attraction of the World Cup has not deterred pupils from playing their full part in the summer calendar of activities, and the support of parents at the many end of year events is a testament to the vibrancy of the school.
Headmaster's Newsletter, Spring Term 2010
Thursday, 01 April 2010 11:41
Even snow-bearing clouds can carry silver linings! The closure of the school for the first time in over twenty years gave us the opportunity to review the effectiveness of our winter weather arrangements and refine them in the light of modern communication technology. As a result, there has been a very considerable increase in the number of visits to our website, with many members of the wider school community now consulting it on a regular basis. The site is updated each day and, consequently, some of the items in this letter, may seem familiar to regular readers. I would also take this opportunity to commend the recently published edition of ‘The Stopfordian’, a copy of which you should have already received. It is essential reading for all wishing to gain a fuller appreciation of the extensive range of opportunities, activities and achievements which shape and reflect the academic and personal development of our boys and girls
Headmaster's Newsletter, Autumn Term 2009
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 16:20
I am pleased to have this opportunity to write to you at this early stage in the school year. I trust that you will recently have received a copy of the booklet 'Current Information' together with details of important and topical information to be found on our website. The latest edition of our newsletter 'Taking Stock' is due to be published later this month and the annual school magazine 'The Stopfordian' will appear in December. These publications illustrate the considerable breadth of our extra-curricular provision and I hope that every one of our boys and girls will seek to take full advantage of the opportunities available in the course of this year. As in previous years, a large number of pupils benefited from the willingness of many members of staff to organise visits and activities during the summer holiday period. The expedition to Vietnam was greatly appreciated by those fortunate enough to take part. Closer to home our musicians attracted large audiences in their Belgian concerts, cricketers enjoyed success in Malta and outdoor enthusiasts took advantage of the English 'summer' in Grasmere. The sports camps held on the school site again proved to be extremely popular and play a valuable role in promoting the School to local boys and girls.
Headmaster's Newsletter, Summer Term 2009
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 14:20
As usual there are a number of important items of information to draw to your attention as we approach the end of this academic year. I do hope that the recent examinations will provide encouraging news of your child’s academic progress and that the forthcoming reports will reflect involvement in a range of extra-curricular activities. As I write, preparations for the numerous end of term functions are in an advanced state. Our speaker at Speech Day on 30th June will be Libby Purves, the writer and broadcaster, and we are anticipating a very high standard of performance in the annual music festival and the Sixth Form drama production. I am very grateful to all those who work hard to arrange these events.
Headmaster's Newsletter, Spring Term 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009 11:40
Schools should be beacons of optimism in a world too often preoccupied with the trivial and transitory. Encouraging young people to realise their full potential and helping them to take proper advantage of all the opportunities on offer in a school like ours provides a timely antidote to the gloom, both economic and meteorological, which seems to beset society at present. The recently published editions of ‘The Stopfordian’, ‘Taking Stock’ and the website provide an illustrated picture of the rich variety of activities in all areas of school life, whilst this letter offers a more prosaic register of topical information.
