SCHOOL NEWS// STAFF LEAVERS
RICHARD WAREHAM
So whilst this is my leaving statement,
just like Jaws isn’t a movie about a Shark,
this shouldn’t be about me, but, about
the school. Even though I have only
been here for two years I like to think I
have made a difference, of which some
has been for the better. I believe BTEC
is growing slowly, but is still the best way
for students to go beyond their A level
capability and add value to their UCAS
predictions and points. BTEC is not A
level in any way; teaching, marking or
managed, but does has equal value to
A level in UCAS points and credibility
among Universities.
Boarding goes from strength to strength
and is a great way to prepare and develop
pupils to having a working relationship,
preparing their own development
plans, time management, resilience,
perseverance and self organisation with
staff or if you see the bigger picture and
glimpse into their future working world
they become line managers. Thank you
to everyone in FSH for allowing me to
be part of that process.
I want to thank all of the friendly and
hard working staff at school for so
many things; such as laughing politely
at my jokes, reading and correcting my
reports, book requests, applying filters
to conversations, listening to podcasts
and then talking about the ideas after.
Ultimately though, I have to thank the
PE and Games department especially.
You are amazing, kind and supportive
team. Reasons being:
1) You have reaffirmed, that if ever
someone is in trouble people will be
there to help out.
2) If a compliment is given, you take it or
reinforce it to the pupil: it is meant and
sincere.
3) We include all the pupils in the
department. No longer is teaching about
“us and them”, and giving information
to “them” but it is about “our” journey
together in learning and doing better next
time, taking the learning opportunity in
everything we do.
10
THE POCKLINGTONIAN
Lastly, I would like to thank Grugg 5A.
Without doubt, the finest form I have
ever worked with. It has been amazing
to see you grow, almost daily, into
mature (on the whole), self organising
and self aware young adults. We had
a great form trip to South Africa, you
took on all the challenges I gave to you,
to become better people and students. I
look forward to finding out about your
success and learning opportunities both
in the 6th form and post Pocklington.
I would like to say thank you to
everyone for all their love and support.
I have learnt a lot and I hope you have
all continue to learn lessons in and out
of the class room. with the game. The creation of Fortnite
rugby has secured his legendary status
among the year 6 boys and his continual
patience and praise has only fuelled
their desire to play and improve.
Richard Wareham His influence on the culture and
philosophy of the rugby programme is
one that will continue long after he has
gone. A constant advocate of striving
to be a better person as well as a better
player, Richard’s legacy will be clear
in the actions of his players in years to
come as they live these values on and
off the pitch.
Richard joined Pocklington in 2017 and
has thrown himself into all aspects since
then. Alongside his duties at Head of
Rugby he has:
• Become a resident tutor in Fenwick
Smith
• Been a source of relentless support as
a day tutor
• Helped lead a successful tour of
South Africa
• Lead Tennis for lower school boys in
the summer term
Under Richard’s leadership as Head of
Rugby we have seen: a record number
of players progress through the ranks
of the ERDPP and county program; a
record number of our school coaches
involved in the ERDPP; the u15s have
achieved national success reaching
the last 16 in the schools cup and the
1st team beating Milfield in senior
7’s during a hugely successful sevens
season. The school has also played an
important role in independent research
projects at both Leeds Beckett and Bath
Universities. This has been a successful
and important developmental era for
Pocklington’s rugby.
Richard has also inspired a generation
of prep school children to fall in love
Richard is an extremely caring
individual who gives so much time
to students around school, helping,
cajoling and guiding young minds on a
daily basis. He has been an exceptional
Middle School Gruggen tutor, building
a strong ethos built around resilience
and character. His eclectic assemblies
will certainly be missed!!
In his two years at Pock, Richard has
been a wonderful colleague but an even
better friend and this will be sorely
missed. His kindness and willingness to
help, combined with his continual Star
Wars references, will be a major loss
to the games department. However,
through his eternal optimism, I am sure
Richard will be a success in his future
endeavours and we all wish him the best
for the future.
May the force be with you!
JMW and GJH