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It has been a fabulous term for our students. From incredible university offers, excellent performing arts events and sporting success and spending time with pupils who are the kindest I have ever worked with.
One of the highlights recently was our staff pantomime. My own appearance as the Wicked Stepmother certainly added a different dimension to the occasion, but luckily it did not overshadow the remarkable talent of our colleagues. Congratulations and thank you to all the staff who took part, both on stage and behind the scenes, and to everyone who came along to support the event. It was a joyous opportunity to showcase the strength of the performing arts at Scarborough College while raising funds for our Lisvane Hall Redevelopment Project. We will share the total amount raised as soon as the final figures are in.
Next week promises to be another vibrant and exciting one. On Monday we will host a TEDx-style event, welcoming participation from another local independent school. It will be a fantastic opportunity for pupils to share ideas, develop their speaking skills and learn from one another. Parents are very welcome to attend the sessions if they would like to do so.
We are looking forward to the Year 7 production of Alice in Wonderland on 18 March. This is the first time we have staged a completely separate production for our youngest senior school pupils. A great deal of work has gone into preparing the performance and many of the pupils are understandably excited. For some, stepping onto the stage is well outside their comfort zone, but embracing such challenges is very much part of our Yorkshire Grit mentality. My thanks go to Ms Galway, Mrs Allport and the wider team for their dedication in bringing this production to life.
On Thursday 19 March we are delighted to welcome classical guitarist Wesley Hua for the second concert in our Lisvane Recital Programme. This is a fantastic series of performances that are open to the wider public, bringing both new and established artists to Scarborough across a range of musical genres. My thanks to our Director of Music, Mr Garfitt, for curating what is proving to be a wonderful programme.
Academically, our Year 13 pupils are entering the final stretch before their examinations after Easter. We are immensely proud of the dedication and commitment they have shown and know they are well prepared for the challenges ahead. Year 12 students are currently undertaking mock examinations as they begin preparing for their final year. Across the school, Headmaster’s Commendations continue to come in thick and fast, and it is always a pleasure to recognise the effort, curiosity and determination shown by our students.
Sport has also provided plenty to celebrate in recent weeks. Our Boys’ U19 Hockey team progressed to the next round of the ISHC following a 2–0 win over Yarm. The Girls’ U13 Netball team were crowned District Champions, while the Boys’ U13 Rugby side retained their title by winning the Terrington Sevens. Athletics continues to thrive and well done to each student for their spectacular performances at a recent national event.
In addition, the SC Owls netball team secured Division 2 of the Scarborough Netball League with an unbeaten season under the guidance of Mrs Porter and Miss Stewart. Meanwhile, we are incredibly proud of Sixth Former Eboni, who has been named in the West Indies Women’s T20 squad to face Australia. She could be selected for the World Cup in England! On the national stage, Year 11 pupil Pip has also led England U16s Hockey team to great success as Captain. Our surfers continue to excel and congratulations to our incredible Equestrian team.
Please forgive me for not mentioning all successes, there is so much to say and I am incredibly proud of them all. Every child from Prep to Seniors knows my love of the outdoors. Children play outside during breaktime, lunchtime and EPs – team sports or otherwise so effectively, filling the fields with joy – this is the key triumph for me.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the school. I look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming events and performances over the coming days. This is my 8th year here and I still feel incredibly lucky every day.
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