Category: Headmaster’s Notes
Headmaster’s Notes: Great things are done by a series of small things brought together
Having been away for part of this week donning my School Inspector’s hat, I was reminded of how fortunate we are as a school community in so many ways. The artist Vincent Van Gough said: ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together’ and how true this is this Harvest time….
Headmaster’s Notes: A glimpse beyond Prince’s Mead
In the midst of another very busy week, many of our senior children have been busy preparing for this term’s round of senior school assessment days and doing their very best to remain calm and collected for their interviews. I always look forward to playing my part in preparing pupils for the rigours of the…
Headmaster’s Notes: Pre-School Open Morning last Saturday
It was a pleasure to welcome a large number of prospective parents and their youngest children to Prince’s Mead for our Pre-School Open Morning last Saturday, where our visitors certainly saw the best of the School on a stunning September morning. Our visiting families were certainly wowed by the facilities and opportunities on offer. It…
Headmaster’s Notes: Michaelmas Term Begins!
Our older pupils have been chomping at the bit to get their first matches of the season underway and the fantastic results this week are testimony to this. I noted parents and pupils had even bigger smiles on their faces post-matches are they enjoyed our new match teas; a huge improvement appreciated by all. It…
Headmaster’s Notes: First matches of the season underway
Our older pupils have been chomping at the bit to get their first matches of the season underway and the fantastic results this week are testimony to this. I noted parents and pupils had even bigger smiles on their faces post-matches are they enjoyed our new match teas; a huge improvement appreciated by all. It…
Headmaster’s News: The start of a fantastic year
The start of the school year is always a magical time for a teacher. It is such a joy to see the children return and learn of all their adventures over the holidays. I have certainly learnt from conversations at the door over these last few days that Prince’s Mead children do like to keep…
Headmaster’s Notes – The best memories are the ones made together
The penultimate week of term is always one of assorted emotions and our Speech Day and Sports Day this week have brought them to the fore. There was certainly happiness and pride as we celebrated all the achievements of the past year in our Speech Day event but there is also a hint of sadness…
Making Time for the Great Outdoors
What a pleasure it was to soak up the atmosphere at our final PMA event of the academic year last weekend as we reflected on the many wonderfully successful events they have organised over the past year. This team of volunteers, under the leadership of Mrs Bowyer, selflessly go out of their way to serve…
Headmaster’s Notes – Teamwork makes the dream work
We witnessed a wonderful celebration of sporting talent with our Sports Awards assembly in Friday Prayers this morning, recognising the very best of discipline, resilience, respect, leadership and, of course, teamwork that we have had the pleasure to observe throughout the academic year. Steve Jobs declared that “Great things in business are never done by…
Headmaster’s Notes – The Power of Community
It never ceases to amaze me what is achieved in one week at Prince’s Mead. On the musical front, thank you to our choir who entertained guests at the Bishop’s Tea Party at Wolvesey Palace. We have received so many positive comments from the Bishop and guests alike. Our Digital Leaders enjoyed a fantastic afternoon…
