May 6th 2016
At last some proper sunshine! It is a joy to walk around school grounds during break times to see the boys having so much fun and making the most of the warm weather. During Wednesday morning break, I must have counted 25 impromptu cricket games taking place as boys prepared for the real deal against Summer Fields that afternoon. All boys from Years 5 to 8 were involved in some form of match on Wednesday afternoon, either against Summer Fields or internally. We are keen that boys play as many fixtures as possible, as team sports teach boys so much about life (especially cricket!) as well as being excellent for morale and self-confidence. Notable performances included the following: Bert Dreyer hit 50 (6th XI); William Johnson took a hat-trick (U11C); Milo Griffiths scored 72 (U11A); Liam Hilditch and Monty Bradbury made 56 and 60 respectively (1st XI); mention should also be made of a stunning ankle high catch by Jasper Laidlaw in the 4th XI fixture.
Deciding on the next school for your boys after Moulsford can be a very tricky process, particularly for your eldest son. It is in Year 5 when I suggest that parents book an appointment with me to discuss the various options. We also hold an information evening for all parents in Year 5, when we talk parents through the process - for the next academic year this will take place on Tuesday 20th September at 7:30pm, and will include a talk from Julian Thomas, the Master at Wellington College. Any non-Year 5 parents who would like to hear Mr Thomas talk are extremely welcome to attend.
Next term we will also be holding a Senior Schools Fair, which will take place on Tuesday 4th October from 4.30 – 6.30pm. The following senior schools will be represented: Abingdon, Bradfield, Cokethorpe, Eton, Harrow, Magdalen College School, Marlborough, Millfield, the Oratory, Pangbourne, Radley, St Edwards, Oxford, Shiplake, Stowe and Wellington. All parents are invited to attend this event, which will take place in either the theatre or the sports hall. A booklet for Moulsford parents giving advice and information about the next stage will also be published shortly.
Links between Moulsford and the Senior Schools are really important to us, and we are constantly looking at ways to nurture and strengthen these. Last week, we welcomed Michael Windsor (Headmaster – elect of Abingdon) to Moulsford, and he had lunch with the twelve Year 8 boys who will be joining Abingdon in September. This coming Tuesday, Jonathan Leigh and Niall Hamilton (the Master and Registrar of Marlborough respectively) also join us at the school for lunch and a tour - they will also spend time with the five Year 8 boys who are starting at Marlborough next year.
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