After the farewell chapel
The last haka
I have often wondered ( particulalry around the 20th of each month when fees are due) what the worth of a private education has been and will be for our boys. Last week , participating in the rights of passage of the leaver’s ceremonies I was encouraged to think that the balance is towards benefit. As a boys school run, in the main, by men it has it’s flaws. As an institution with its roots firmly planted in an English tradition that seems outdated even in England, there are times when the incongruities of its practises might exceed good sense. But it seems that belonging to a small community, with clear lines of connection and high expectations for participation for both students and staff has been, and continues to be, the worth of the place to our family.
Beards and long hair are now the committed goal for summer….