The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole school, is now available online.
“As ever, the pages that follow offer a taste of life at BGS. The fact that our pupils have remained positively minded and busy, engaged enthusiastically in their studies and wider interests, despite the challenges of COVID-19, of distance and separation, is a testament to their ambition, resilience and spirit, and a reflection of the support they are receiving from home and school. So please read on for much cheer and pride in our school.
At this time every year we begin saying farewell to our Leavers. We will miss these fine young folk who have made the most of the opportunities at BGS for learning and personal growth, and who have given so much back in return. We pass on every good wish to them as they embrace life as Old Bradfordians, esteemed alumni of our historic school. At the same time, we are looking forward to welcoming new pupils and families to the Junior and Senior Schools at BGS, much as we did with Mr Ribeiro, our new Clock House Headmaster, just a few weeks ago. So, read on, do look after yourselves, and sincere thanks for your many messages of good will and encouragement.”
Simon Hinchliffe, Headmaster
“Palm tree or oak tree? The oak tree with its strong presence and imposing stance should surely be the most resilient tree. However, spare a thought for the palm tree. In high winds it is in fact the palm tree which is more resilient. The palm tree has a flexible trunk and a deeper root system, which help it to flex in the wind and then recover once the high winds have calmed.
Our Clock House children, like the palm tree, have shown amazing resilience and adaptability this term. They have had to adapt to the demands of working in a new way and whilst there have been challenges, they have demonstrated qualities of determination, creativity, kindness and compassion. These are skills which will serve them well throughout life.
There has been so much to celebrate this term, from Lego phone chargers and lockdown diaries, to colourful rainbow displays and the fantastic VE Day celebrations. The children have been absolutely brilliant and I do hope you enjoy reading this edition of the ‘Junior Hoc Age’ magazine with them.”
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