‘Overall, 27 pupils in Kirby received awards in recognition of their efforts or achievements’
As we returned in the Lent Term, to remote teaching, teachers worked hard to engage their students online, with weekly 1:1 meetings with tutors to ensure they continued to flourish. Mrs Owen even ran a morning yoga session for her tutees which was well received, even by myself. As the Lent Term drew to a close, and we were able to return to St Lawrence, there was a tangible eagerness amongst the student body of things improving. The pupils returned with determination and managed an incredible 1111 merits, with Claudia Coles accumulating an outstanding 43 just by herself. The Easter break was a welcome rest for those who had gone above and beyond, and the possibility of returning to a more normal learning environment hovered in the air. The Summer Term finally brought with it opportunities for the sporting pupils to demonstrate their skills to visitors from other schools. Whilst the weather was with us for the majority of the games, later fixtures were regrettably cancelled due to the elements. Regardless, the year 7 pupils were all keen to make up for lost time and threw themselves into the games. This term the focus was on cricket and it has been a pleasure to see those who have rarely played make quick progress under the mentorship of their coaches, and those established cricketers refining their skills. Sports Day was another fantastic event, with parents able to see children take part in a whole school event. The opportunity for pupils in Kirby to show the senior school what they are made of was highly anticipated, and with some strong performances from pupils across the board, there are certainly some to watch as they move through the school.
Boarding:
On the academic front, year 7 performed incredibly well with a truly awesome 2473 merits, and Claudia Coles again leading the way with 117. The merit totals clearly showed just how hard the year 7 pupils had applied themselves in their first year at St Lawrence, and what a year to start with. Overall, 27 pupils in Kirby received awards in recognition of their efforts or achievements, of which they should be thoroughly proud. The Lewis Drury and Richard Muncey prizes were awarded to Charlotte Welch and Claudia Coles respectively. Year 7 were also lucky enough to enjoy a fascinating STEM experience day in the second half of the Summer Term, which included the dissection of an eye and building water rockets. The year 7 pupils now look ahead to the start of year 8, and the prospect of becoming role models for the incoming pupils. The staff await their arrival eagerly and look forward to building on the successes of the 2020- 2021 academic year.
The Founders window in the dining Hall reflects the foundation of the College; it states in faded letters, ‘The Lord is in this House, and He shall not Be Moved’. This has proved apt; although the last twelve months have left us all feeling rather faded, St Lawrence is still here. This is not only a testament to the staff who have worked so hard to maintain the educational and pastoral standards, but also to the resilience of the students. Young as they are, they have consistently risen to the different challenges that have been thrown at them, and not only met those challenges but conquered them. The year started reasonably normally, albeit with the safety of all of paramount importance as the rituals of ‘hands, face, space’ were rehearsed daily. Although we were largely confined to the College, we are very lucky to enjoy beautiful grounds and spacious buildings, andwith a little ingenuity the best was made of a bad situation. We have tried to pack as much fun into the year as possible, with marshmallows toasted on an open fire to Zorb football, from bespoke Art classes in light and shadow to water fights in the summer sun. It has been a pleasure to get to know the students in Kirby House very well indeed after ten months of living together, and I can only be proud to be part of the happy (and sometimes very noisy) community that has gelled together in the most trying of circumstances. It is through life’s trials that we are refined, and the mettle of Kirby has, over the past year, been proved.
Mr Snowdon, Head of Year 7
Mr Rawbone, Housemaster of Boarding
LAWRENTIAN 2021
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