Dear Parents

As my body is just about getting used to winter temperatures and going to work in the dark (although, given that I don’t outside to go to work, that latter point might be disputed), my spirits are lifted by the prospect of today’s Christmas Fair which will bring bustle and a good deal of joy to the Chapel, Games Room and the areas around the North end of the School. That must mean that the Advent Service and the Christmas Boarding weekend can’t be far away!

As ever, we are extremely grateful to the hard work of Friends of Cargilfield who have given their time and enthusiasm to bring the Fair together. I can see how many elements there are to make both Christmas and Summer fairs work so well: both are opportunities for bringing our wider community together and are much appreciated.

Communities like Cargilfield depend upon good will. People who volunteer their time or go above and beyond what is expected of them because of their loyalty to and affection for the School are part of what helps us to succeed and achieve more than we might expect. I would also place our governors into this category: once again, giving of their time and expertise (and often lots of both) without remuneration.

We all hope that our children are developing those green shoots of generosity – taking satisfaction from helping others rather than always asking ‘what’s in it for me’ – and from conversations at the recent School Council meeting, I’m pleased to see them flourishing.

In the meantime, enjoy the Christmas Fair and thanks to everyone involved who are helping to raise funds for the School and for this year’s chosen charities.
 
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Rob Taylor