From Rev. Kevin Evans, Chair of Governors.
As we approach the end of what by any standards has been an immensely challenging school year, I am writing to express my thanks and that of all the governors to every member of our school community.
Even before the onset of Covid19, the difficulties caused by a delayed and then problematic building process had presented challenges which required considerable patience, hard work and determination to overcome whilst still providing a suitable and effective learning environment.
The difficulties presented to all of us by the Covid19 pandemic have been in a different league altogether and have left us all wondering, ‘How on earth do we cope with this!’ The answer in the case of St. George’s School was and is, Magnificently.
Although, like many I have felt personally frustrated by how little I have been able to contribute I have drawn huge comfort that however little I have felt able to do, it has been part of a much bigger and effective effort.
Sir Winston Churchill when looking back at the Battle of Britain suggested that when history judged our nations and commonwealth that those judging could say that ‘this was their finest hour’. If the same judgement was made of how this school has coped with all that we have faced, I for one would be humbled but immensely proud.
Finally, this is a time for ‘moving on’. We have not been able to give our year 6 the kind of shared ‘send off’ we have in the past. But, we send them off in the same spirit of thanks and blessing. There are new things to learn and be in the future, but please remember the important values learned, shared and shown here at St. Georges.
A Blessing.
Let us go into the world in peace,
Let us all have good courage.
Let us offer to no one, harm in return for harm.
Let us encourage the frightened,
Help those who suffer,
Love and serve the Lord.
And the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Be with us all, evermore, amen.