The Chronicle, No. 668, September 2015

9 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Henry Johnson Head of School Where were you beforeTeddies? Junior King’s School, Canterbury.

What House are you in and what are you studying? I’m in Sing’s and I have just completed my AS levels in Politics, Geography, French and Latin. What extra-curricular activities have you enjoyed during your time here? I’ve tried to involve myself in as many different extra- curricular activities as possible. I have very much enjoyed playing in the school’s music bands: Big Band, Concert Band and Brass Band. Also, I have enjoyed my singing at Teddies in both the Chapel Choir and the Chamber Choir. In addition to this I have spent a lot of time on the sports pitches and I even tried my hand down at the Boat Club during my earlier years at Teddies. What has been your favouriteTeddies moment so far? My greatest Teddies moment was probably walking onto Upper 1 for the first time playing for the 1st XV rugby team. The support is always phenomenal and is a wonderful illustration of our school unity at its finest. A notable mention must go to the superb rugby triumph against Radley on Bigside (the first Teddies 1st XV team to win away at Radley in ten years!). Favourite menu item from theTeddies kitchen? Probably spaghetti bolognese. For dessert, it would definitely be banoffee pie. Whatever the weather, if banoffee pie is on the menu, I’ll be there! Best advice you’ve ever been given atTeddies? Ever since I started at Teddies I have always been told by various teachers to try and be as busy as possible, to immerse oneself in school life. By following this excellent advice, I have managed to discover so many activities that I would never have contemplated doing simply because I wasn’t afraid to give something new a try. What do you want to do after School? I plan to read Politics and International Relations at university. What are you most looking forward to about being Head of School? I hope my new role will enable me to get to know many Teddies pupils very well and I am looking forward to listening to their suggestions on how to improve the School. The position means that both Emma and I can help promote and establish schemes and initiatives that will (we hope) improve school life for everyone. This feature is without doubt the one I’m most excited about.