Rhubarb 2024

REMEMBERING FRED TAO: A CELEBRATION OF FRED’S LIFE 27th JANUARY 2024 I t was overwhelming and heartwarming to welcome so many OSE, parents, staff members, pupils, friends and family to St Edward’s as we gathered together to remember Fred Tao, Head of Geography and a Rowing Coach at Teddies, who died unexpectedly in October 2023. 500 guests attended a service held in the Olivier, followed by ‘Fizzy’ Tea in the Dining Hall – all 'Henley’ themed, a tribute to Fred's love of rowing and in particular his commitment to the Regatta, where he had volunteered for a number of years.

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It was evident from the turnout at Fred’s memorial service that Fred had an extraordinary impact on all those

around him.We also received a number of messages from those who were unable to attend, but wanted to express how much Fred had meant to them. In the weeks preceding Fred’s memorial service, pupils had also visited his classroom in the Workblock to leave messages for Fred on his whiteboard, which was on display at the tea. It was clear that all those who had met Fred agreed on his kindness, selflessness and humility. The Fred Tao Memorial Fund was established for donations in Fred’s memory, in order to support both the Boat Club and Fred’s love of teaching. So far, donations to the fund have amounted to over £22,000.

Teddies Annual Quiz OXFORDAND LONDON FEBRUARY 2024 I n February we had over 160 OSE, parents and other members of the Teddies Community join us for the Teddies Quiz and Curry, hosted simultaneously in Oxford and London. It was a fast-paced and exciting evening, hosted by professional quizzers,‘Quiz Quiz Quiz’, as teams in Oxford and London went head-to-head in each round – all thanks to modern technology and a big screen! An Oxford team came out on top this year, regaining the victory from London who had won in 2023. Everyone’s hard work in the Quiz was rewarded by a delicious curry, provided by the fantastic catering team here in Oxford and The Orange in Pimlico who hosted the Quiz in London.

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