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Prize Giving Oct 2014 Principal’s Address Welcome to Prize Day 2014 McCurdy, who support. In addition to his with his fnan- work on Staf Development cial and lead- he has ably led us through ership skill has the application process to be brought the a Flagship school for Inclusiv- Board through a time of tur- ity. Also my excellent Senior bulent change and we are grateful in particular for the support he Madame Mayor, Mr has provid- McCurdy, Mr Chairman, Gov- ed for this Leadership Team, Mrs Alex- ernors, Parents, Staf & Pu- college on ander, Mr McNeilly and Mr pils: I recorded in the Fore- its journey. McClintock, who are unstint- word to The Bellfort this My sincere ing in their commitment to past year that, Time Flies, thanks also children and the school and and it is but a blink since Sep- are extend- carry out their respective tember when, the touchlines ed to Mr roles with fair and efciency. new ruled, we began the Alexander, for his words of The quality and consistency journey of a new school introduction and encourage- of teaching in the college, year. It is a pleasure now to ment. He has announced the hours staf give in after- report on the achievement that this year he will step school classes and extra- and challenge of that year down as Chair and I record curricular work, their dili- the usual mixture of the in- my deep appreciation for his gence and exemplary duty of evitable, the unexpected commitment and wise coun- care are second to none, and even the impossible: sel since my appointment supported every day by out- another memorable year in almost ten years ago. He will standing learning support, this inclusive community. be missed for his kindness, administrative, and ancillary Every year is unique but for and his contribution over the staf led by the Bursar Mrs the students passing last eighteen years, eight of Margaret Smith through today, this is a pivot- them as Chair, in a time of and Building Su- al moment in your lives. We great growth in the school, pervisor, Mr Tony congratulate you and also all will prove a lasting legacy. Butler. the others in the full school Sincere appreciation to all The var- community who achieved other members of the Board ious staf teams are their very best, for no-one of Governors, who tirelessly listed in the High- can ask more! I hope this contribute to the develop- lights booklet and I occasion will inspire you for ment of our school. ask you to join me in thank- the future: to make learning ing them, each in their own a life-long passion, to realise Dunclug College is a happy special way, contributing to that curiosity is your great- environment where the the spirit of this school. est tool and perseverance learning experience brings your greatest teacher, to opportunity and security. I We said farewell & thank you build memories that will nev- sincerely thank the staf who in June to Mrs Barbara Laft- er fail to inspire and encour- make this possible, singling te: as Head of Modern For- age you whatever the future out Mr Oliver eign Languages. A teacher holds, to build characters, for his excep- of calm temperament and faith and values that will tional leader- good humour, Barbara in- stand the test of time. ship as my spired enthusiasm for her Vice Principal, subject and led the depart- I give a personal welcome to and his unfail- ment to excellent GCSE suc- our guest Mr Shane ing, unlimited cess. She took many groups 12