Headmaster's Newsletters

28 January 2008

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
Marcel Proust

Dear Parents

It was yet another wonderful weekend in the Midlands. The College is looking at its spectacular best at the moment, and was once again a hive of activity. For many of our parents it had the added bonus of allowing them to see their 'new boys' for the first time since the start of term. I was so pleased to see how many parents supported the Fleur-de-Lys Club, both during the day and after all the sport in the evening. There was a great spirit in the club and I was pleased to note how happy everyone seemed.

Our sports teams had a good weekend - it is always gratifying to note how many of our boys participate each Saturday and have a great deal of fun representing their school.

I would like to advise you that our Marketing Department is due to be expanded with the addition of a Director of Marketing. We advertised this position at the end of last year and have just completed the interview process. We were fortunate to have many top quality applicants apply for the position.

I can now announce that Mr Paul Guthrie has been appointed to this post with effect from April 2008. Paul has served the school well over an extended period of time and most recently he has been the Housemaster of McKenzie House. Paul is an accomplished schoolmaster with an eye for detail, strong interpersonal skills and, importantly, a vast understanding of Hilton College. Paul will continue as Housemaster in McKenzie until the end of this year. I know that Andy Wood, the Marketing Manager, and Maralyn Atkins, the Marketing and Admissions Secretary, will welcome Paul as the leader of their well established department.

I look forward to seeing our New Boy Parents on Friday evening at the club and meeting more parents each weekend. I hope that those of you who are being affected by load shedding are able to retain some sense of humour. We have been relatively unaffected at Hilton but have installed a generator for emergency back-up and await some final finishes to this. Please be reminded that your son should have a headlamp in his possession so that he can carry on with his homework etc. in the House, in the event of a power outage.
Kind regards

Dave Lovatt
Headmaster