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Teddies Telethon 2016

Our callers were fascinated and delighted to hear some wonderful anecdotes that illustrated the vibrancy and joviality of the school, such as when the 1st XV rugby team carryed a Master’s Mini up the Work Block stairs. We remain hopeful that these stories have not spread enough amongst current pupils as to inspire them with new ideas; nonetheless if you have any stories you would like to share with the OSE office we would love to hear from you! The funds raised have been allocated to long-lasting items including a new cricket nets system, a transacoustic piano and an advanced machine for making products in Design Technology. This means that donations will make an impact on the School for years to come, effecting generations of pupils.

‘It was fascinating to hear how much Teddies has changed as a school in the conversations I had. Yet even for OSE who left the school many years ago, their house spirit has remained. As a pupil I feel extremely thankful for the difference the donations will make to life here at Teddies, be it on the sports fields, in the music or design technology departments, or within the school community.’ Carolina Rimoldi, D, Upper Sixth ‘We felt driven to talk about all the projects but specifically the Bursary fund. This is because as pupils past and present we had been able to witness personally the positive effect bursaries can have on our peers and, in a few cases, ourselves. Our job was made a lot easier thanks to the personable nature of those who were happy to speak with us, and the genuine warmth and enthusiasm so many had for their old school. We would like to thank those who received a call from us for being so patient and friendly.’ Henry Johnson (B, 2011-2016)

Last summer’s telephone campaign proved that when many OSE come together to support St Edward’s, they can make a significant difference. Just after Gaudy in July, a group of enthusiastic sixth formers and recent leavers came back to School to take part in our telephone campaign to OSE. The purpose was to deepen the relationship between pupils and alumni, hear your news, and raise funds for the School. After speaking with over 600 OSE over a two week period, a fantastic £70,000 was pledged. This will go towards funding Bursaries and meeting specific needs that will have a direct impact on pupils in the areas of music, sport and design technology. Many of you spoke with our recent leavers and pupils and inspired them with career advice and stories of your time at Teddies. Thank you to all those who lent their support to the campaign, for which we are truly grateful. It is testament to the loyalty Teddies engenders, and is essential to the School’s future.

Pictured above: Teddies Telethon Team 2016

Keeping you up to date We want to ensure that we are giving you news and information that you are most interested in. Look out for our OSE survey in July when you will have an opportunity to feed back to us how

you would like to hear from Teddies and how we can continue to develop events and activities to bring as many OSE in touch with each other as possible.