The new school year begins next week. There are changes to accompany this, new staff, new pupils and new ways of learning thanks to Covid-19. Among these changes include change in leadership at the Prep School. Mr Ian Wright, together with his wife Wendy, join us from Pocklington Prep in the UK.

A word from Mr Wright

Day by day we are getting to know him. Here’s some of the things we’ve learnt:

1. He is a family man – husband to Wendy and father of two.
2. His favourite sport is road cycling.
3. He has been a teacher for 29 years.
4. He has been a headmaster for 14 years.
5. His most memorable experience was a family trip to Iceland when he was 18.
6. His favourite part about being a teacher is seeing children lighting up when they finally get something they were struggling with.
7. He prefers working with students in person to virtually/online.
8. He has successfully led a back-to-school strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
9. Words he lives by: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
10. He believes in balance – that we should work hard and play hard.
11. He is afraid of rottweilers.
12. He is not a big football fan.

Get acquainted with Mr & Mrs Wright…