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SPEECH DAY
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sir anthony goodenough
T
he Vice-President welcomed the President, His
next year to what is essential to maintain quality, including
Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and thanked him
the need to recruit and retain outstanding staff.
for taking such an interest in the College and for
agreeing to speak and present prizes.
Sir Anthony also warmly welcomed His Grace, the Duke of
Wellington, and thanked him for opening the new Wellesley Girls
We rigorously review capital expenditure and are all
the more grateful for the generosity of benefactors who
have enabled us to build the new Bigside Pavilion with its
essential changing rooms.
Day House in January and for attending with Her Grace the
Eagle House, our prep school, is in good heart under
dinner following. The dinner was in their Graces’ honour and to
Andrew Barnard and Admiral Hugh Edleston, Chairman
celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first pupils.
of Governors. Its close links with Wellington itself are
We were all sorry that the Duchess could not attend Speech Day.
strengthening.
On behalf of us all, I congratulate the Master and the
This
year
two
exceptional
Governors
retire.
whole company on and off stage for such an entertaining
Wellington owes deep thanks to Brigadier Michael Lord
report on an excellent year.
and Jim Sanger. Michael has masterminded work on the
On the Governors’ behalf, I congratulate pupils on their
Wellington Academy. Jim has devoted countless hours to
successes: academic successes and in art, drama, music and
ensuring our finances are sound and the Development Plan
sport—indeed across the whole amazingly diverse range of
is sustainable. Both have played key roles in international
activity. Good luck in your exams. Work hard and tell the
work. Both have been towers of strength, wisdom and
world of your pride in this great school.
personal friendship. They will be sorely missed.
Thank you, Master, for your leadership. We are grateful
The Queen has approved the election of two new
to you personally, Senior Management Team, Common
Governors: Dr Stephen Winkley, former Head of Uppingham
Room and support staff for such devoted service; and to
and now of Rossall; and Margot Chaundler, former Bursar
Dr Joanna Seldon and other spouses and partners for all
of St Paul’s Girls’ School. Welcome to them both.
they do for Wellington.
Demand for pupil places remains very strong. But these
I thank all Governors for their work for Wellington
throughout the year and for their personal support.
are hard times and Governors are not complacent. We
Please now show your appreciation to His Royal
know that the fees are high and that parents always have a
Highness, to the Duke of Wellington, as well as to those
choice. Thank you all for choosing Wellington College. We
responsible for today’s excellent programme and to all
hugely value your support and will keep any fee increase for
those others whom I have mentioned.
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