COMMUNITY & SERVICE Service – with a smile
With all the daily activities happening at College, it is easy to become locked in the bubble, insulated from the real world.
Head of Service Charles Lord was determined from the outset of 2021 to maximise every boy’s participation in service to ensure their horizons were kept wide and real. And he and mentor Neil Porter, Assistant Principal – Community Engagement and Special Projects, wanted to make sure the Community and Service Committee worked smarter for better outcomes, particularly in building a better College community. “Sometimes it can feel like Christ’s College is in its own bubble, and a bit of experience in the real world is definitely a learning curve for boys,” Charles says. “Assistant Principal Neil Porter and I did an appraisal at the start of the year and the key goals we agreed on were maximising every boy’s involvement. I was really keen to make sure that every boy could participate and learn. “Service can sometimes be considered just a boring chore on your Sunday morning, so thanks to the committee, the things we are doing are designed to be interesting and fun – but, principally, activities that teach you something about yourself while you’re helping someone else. “Mr Porter and I agreed that last year’s Head Shave achieved some pretty impressive results, and if the two of us could learn from the things that boys support, then
“Sometimes it can feel like Christ’s College is in its own bubble, and a bit of experience in the real world is definitely a learning curve for boys.” Charles Lord
Christ’s College Canterbury
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