Dear Parents,
I have just had a fascinating hour with a former pupil who was at Battle Abbey School from 1957 to 1963. She reminisced fondly about various aspects of school life (though not about the lack of heating!) and then told me about how wonderful it was to celebrate the build-up to Christmas at the Abbey. Not surprisingly, she loved seeing the Christmas tree in the Abbott’s Hall and she was delighted to hear that many of the Christmas traditions that she enjoyed many years ago, were still going strong today. Needless to say, the whole school community is looking forward, with anticipation, to the many wonderful Christmas events over the next two weeks.
I experienced my first ever Scholar’s Music Concert last week and was completely overwhelmed by the talent on show that evening. It was particularly encouraging to see so many younger students performing with such confidence and assurance – music at Battle Abbey School is certainly in safe hands for many years to come. On that note, I do hope that as many of you as possible can join us next week for the production of ‘Into the Woods’ and for our Evensong in the Ruins – both are occasions not to be missed.
The boarding community at Battle Abbey plays a very special part in the wider family of the School. We are privileged to have students with us from 14 different countries ranging from Nigeria to Spain, from Hong Kong to Germany. I hope that, like me, you come to really value the unique contribution that they make to our School and I would urge all of us to continue to be as welcoming and hospitable as possible to our overseas contingent. Thanks also are due to all the boarding staff, teachers and matrons, who offer so much support to the boarders every day of the week.
Could I finally applaud my hockey team for their wholehearted commitment to the cause yesterday and also wish good luck to the equestrian team who are competing at Golden Cross this Saturday?
Best wishes
David Clark
Friday, 29 November 2013
Friday, 15 November 2013
David Clark, Headmaster of Battle Abbey School - Blog, 15th Nov 2013.
Dear Parents
Many things about Battle Abbey School have impressed me this term, not least the selfless attitude of the staff and pupils towards charitable endeavours. It is wonderful to see students taking a lead in campaigning for and supporting a variety of worthwhile charities. The engagement with the ‘Love in a Box’ project was hugely encouraging as was the student body’s response to Remembrance Day and to Mr Carver’s excellent and moving Assembly.
Another special aspect of Battle Abbey School is the fact that we are effectively one school in three parts. On that note, I have particularly enjoyed visiting and hosting the Prep School and Nursery on several occasions this term. It is the best therapy imaginable popping down to the Bexhill site on a weekly basis and being greeted by a sea of smiling faces as well as a tsunami of energy and enthusiasm. Furthermore, I managed to spend time meeting each year 6 pupil individually this week and was impressed by their talents and with the way in which they interacted with me in such an open, confident and positive manner – they are a real tribute to their School.
Half-term has come and gone so quickly but I would like to thank all the staff who worked so hard to organise the very well-attended Harold’s Night Disco and the Languages Department for their efforts in overseeing another very successful German Exchange. I was also delighted with the success of the equestrian team over the holidays and I would like to congratulate Ms Malewicz on winning two silver medals in the recent Kick-Boxing World Championships – another exceptional achievement.
I was pleased to meet a good number of parents at the recent 6th Form Consultation Evening and I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming weeks. Finally – I hope to welcome as many of you as possible to the Music Scholar’s Concert next Tuesday.
Best wishes
David Clark
Many things about Battle Abbey School have impressed me this term, not least the selfless attitude of the staff and pupils towards charitable endeavours. It is wonderful to see students taking a lead in campaigning for and supporting a variety of worthwhile charities. The engagement with the ‘Love in a Box’ project was hugely encouraging as was the student body’s response to Remembrance Day and to Mr Carver’s excellent and moving Assembly.
Another special aspect of Battle Abbey School is the fact that we are effectively one school in three parts. On that note, I have particularly enjoyed visiting and hosting the Prep School and Nursery on several occasions this term. It is the best therapy imaginable popping down to the Bexhill site on a weekly basis and being greeted by a sea of smiling faces as well as a tsunami of energy and enthusiasm. Furthermore, I managed to spend time meeting each year 6 pupil individually this week and was impressed by their talents and with the way in which they interacted with me in such an open, confident and positive manner – they are a real tribute to their School.
Half-term has come and gone so quickly but I would like to thank all the staff who worked so hard to organise the very well-attended Harold’s Night Disco and the Languages Department for their efforts in overseeing another very successful German Exchange. I was also delighted with the success of the equestrian team over the holidays and I would like to congratulate Ms Malewicz on winning two silver medals in the recent Kick-Boxing World Championships – another exceptional achievement.
I was pleased to meet a good number of parents at the recent 6th Form Consultation Evening and I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming weeks. Finally – I hope to welcome as many of you as possible to the Music Scholar’s Concert next Tuesday.
Best wishes
David Clark
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