SCHOOL NEWS // DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
NEWS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MEET THE NEW DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Jenny Preston , the school ’ s new Development Officer was appointed in March 2022 . She takes over the role from Susan Kay who left the school at the end of last year to pursue other projects and spend more time with her family .
On starting her new job , Jenny said : “ I am delighted to be taking on this role in such a special School ; an institution with rich and varied foundations and over 500 years of history . In the first few months , I have enjoyed walking around School , soaking up the atmosphere and seeing our incredible young people thriving , making the most of the opportunities offered and adding value in so many ways . I have had the pleasure of seeing Fenton ’ s field scattered with pupils enjoying the sunshine ; talking , playing and reading and even an alfresco lunch on one of the hottest days of term .
Watching cricket on Big Field , the tennis courts and hockey pitches alive with the sounds of competitive fun , I feel I have had an opportunity to witness the Pocklington spirit in full . I was inspired walking around the Art and Design Centre , looking at the course work from the GCSE and A Level students . There were beautiful sounds coming from the Music room windows and I had the great pleasure of attending the lower school production of Treasure Island : inspiring indeed .
In my role here , I will have the great pleasure of meeting many of the Pocklington School family . I hope very much to have the opportunity to get to know parents , former parents , and OPs over the coming months .
I passionately believe that all children should have access to the very best in
education , and hope that I can extend Pocklington School ’ s offer widely to those pupils who would benefit most .”
Jenny is a current parent at the school and has a background in fundraising having previously worked with the HEY Smile Foundation in Hull supporting local charities , volunteers and community groups .
SHAPE THE FUTURE BURSARY CAMPAIGN
The School is delighted to announce that its Shape the Future bursary campaign is now up and running and , over the course of the next year , Development Officer , Jenny Preston , will be explaining more about the school ’ s activities and how to help . There are several ways to support this campaign , including the ‘ annual fund ’ to help those with immediate need and an opportunity to join the school ’ s regular giving programme . If you would like to discuss ways in which you can support the campaign to open the opportunities of studying at Pocklington School for deserving students , please do get in touch with Jenny .
1514 CLUB LEGACY GIFT
The School was delighted to receive a bequest from OP David Stather ( 49-57 ) of a book once owned by William Wilberforce . On opening the book , school archivist Angie Edwards discovered Wilberforce ’ s book plate , together with a letter written by him to a local bishop . The book is available for viewing , by prior appointment , should parents or students be interested .
David was a lifelong supporter of Pocklington School and a founder member of the School ’ s legacy club , the 1514 club , and the school is grateful that he made this bequest .
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