Headmaster ’ s Welcome
I hope you are looking forward to the festive season and that you have a restful and enjoyable break . This introduction is normally an opportunity for me to signpost and remember some key events over the past term . On this occasion , I intend to highlight just one event and how its impact brought our whole community together in a way that is rarely witnessed . It began with rumours and the appearance of black ties on the BBC . Pupils ’ attention to a rapidly developing news situation grew and grew and we finally received news on the evening of Thursday 8 September of the death of Queen Elizabeth II .
In a twist of fate , we were due to hold our whole Senior School service at All Saints Church in Pocklington the very next day . Much chair moving and frenetic organisation precedes the event , and this occasion was no different . What was different was the absence of the usual buzz of conversation that pervades the church prior to Mr Taylor striking up on the organ . Pupils were near silent , reflective , and deeply respectful . Whether they were considering the astonishing life of our late monarch , thinking about the term ahead or perhaps recalling personal memories , it was a genuinely moving moment .
Much has happened since then , and it is often with some amazement that I look back on the achievements and progress our students and colleagues have made together . I hope this newsletter offers you the chance for reflection and celebration . Have a wonderful holiday .
Toby Seth , Headmaster
Pupils created portraits of the late HM The Queen . Inspired by artist Andy Warhol and using collage and mono printing , they created beautiful pieces of work to represent the Queen at different stages of her life .
Friends of Pocklington School
On the 10 November , the Friends of Pocklington School committee was re-established with the formation of the new Committee . We are delighted to welcome Trevor Sutherland as Chair , with Karen Clegg and Hannah Williams as Vice Chairs , Tara Wright as Secretary and Amy Hardcastle as Treasurer . The FOPS committee are holding their next meeting on Thursday 19th January , and all are welcome to the meeting . The first meeting will confirm fundraising activity for the next 12 months , so watch this space !
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