What is Happening in Middle School
Dear Parents
The Performing Arts take centre stage over the last 2 weeks of Summer term in Middle School.
This week after twelve months of planning, approvals, bookings, auditions, set construction and rehearsals, the first ever Middle School Drama Production hits the Foundation Theatre in three sell out performances of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox. In theatre terms we wish Mrs Couzic and her cast of 35 Middle School boys all the best, 'Break a leg'!
Our combined Middle and Junior School Choir are in full rehearsals at the moment practicing for their performances at the Fairbridge Folk Festival at the end of term. The highlight for our boys has been working with Andrew Minchin, the Festival's headline act, on a finale performance at the festival. It is a rare honor to have been invited to participate in this event.
STAFF CHANGES FOR AUTUMN TERM
Mr Ramsay departs next week accompanying the Senior School Bagpipe Tour to Virginia USA. He will then remain on Long Service Leave throughout Autumn term, returning to Middle School for the start of Winter term in July. Ms Mullin will be Acting Deputy Head of Middle School in Mr Ramsay's absence. We welcome Mr Stuart Mann, recruited from the Australian International School in Singapore, who will be relieving Ms Mullin's role in 6.4M in Autumn term.
YEAR 7 MORAY PROGRAMME
As the last of our Year 7 boys head to Moray this week it is easy to think the focus of their week is on the rock climbing, the ropes course, the rafting and river exercises and the outdoor camping opportunity. Whilst these are valuable skills in their own right they are a great vehicle for boys to develop, and demonstrate the skills and attitudes of self dependence, collaboration and respect. When you talk with your son about his experience at Moray this year let's see if he recognises these aspects of personal development in amongst all of the other activity.
Richard Ledger
Head of Middle School
