The Record 2014 - 2015

popular and over 60 pupils chose to get confirmed. The first service in School was on Sunday 8th February with Colin Fletcher, the Bishop of Dorchester, officiating. A second service, in the Summer Term, was led by the retired Bishop of Warrington, David Jennings, and a Catholic confirmation service took place at the Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, led by Bishop William Kenney. These were moving and inspiring events, not only for the candidates, but also for their friends and family. On the 20th March we gathered for a Service of Commemoration for Fran Prichard, who served the school as teacher for 35 years and Housemaster of Sing’s for 14 years. Those who spoke painted a vivid picture of a man who contributed so much to the life of the School, and his life was celebrated with dignity and gratitude. The term ended with a Passiontide Service of Music and Readings in a candlelit Chapel. The Summer Term featured a series called “Give me strength” in which we encouraged pupils to consider sources of strength they could draw upon in the stressful environment of the exam term. Former Chaplain and Senior Housemaster, Andrew Wright OSE, returned to share some thoughts with us now that he is heading up the international Mission to Seafarers; it was good to see him back at Teddies. Another highlight of the term was Chapel in the Quad on the 17th May. The sun shone, a band played, the Reverend Tom Shaw preached and bricks were laid around the centre of the Quad to symbolise the

spiritual foundations we need to build in our community of St Edward’s. The Baptism of Carter and Lillian Appleby (children of Tom Appleby OSE) and Emily Appleby (daughter of Joe Appleby OSE) was held in the Chapel as were three weddings: Lottie Hiner OSE to Michael Baker, Laura Addison (one of our ballet teachers) to Charlie Shillito and Emma Hamilton OSE to Paul Melling. All were joyful family occasions. With the Ad Itinerarium we bade farewell to another group of Leavers, hoping that they flourish in life and carry something of the faith and peace of Chapel in their hearts as they grow.

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