BURSAR’S BULLETIN Issue 20
Summer Term 2023
Welcome to a new term. The transition between Lent and Summer terms is often remarkable. Parents probably see the changes the most – as they collect their boys at the end of Lent term, the crocuses fading and the daffodils on Chestnut Avenue coming into their prime, but, as they return for the Summer term drop off, the chestnuts have taken over signalling the summer to come. For me, that first glimpse of Bigside, ready for the cricket season ahead, is always a special one. To those of us at work over Easter, getting things ready, the seasonal changes can be more gradual, but returning straight after Easter, there is a contrast nonetheless and I hope a lifting of the spirits as we gear up for the final term of the school year, and, for one fifth of our cohort, the final term of a school career, before they head to pastures new. This is the twentieth edition of the Bursar’s Bulletin, and it is packed full of information as ever. About the past, with a fascinating article on Radley’s Changing Landscape. About the present – showcasing so much that is happening. And also with glimpses of the future, including a roundup of the summer of music ahead. Do read the section on the Bursar’s Bulletin at 20 as that also shows how much has changed since our first edition, and the importance of staff feedback in helping inform change. I wish you all a successful term,
The Commercial Enterprises Team of Les Newell, Caitlin Baker and Emily Noel-D’Avila report a successful Easter holiday period of external lets.
Join Team Radley to run the Oxford Town & Gown 10k on Sunday, 14 May 2023! This fun race takes you through the city centre along closed roads, including a stretch along the River Cherwell with the finishing line in the University Parks. You can either opt for a flat ticket rate of £32 or pay £16 and agree to raise a minimum of £50 for Muscular Dystrophy. In recent years Radley has been represented magnificently by staff, dons and boys so do join us - there’s no pressure to be fast, the run is really inclusive and open to runners of all speeds. Register at: townandgown10k.com/oxford
These included St Hugh’s School’s performances of Matilda (below). The feedback was very postitive: ‘we are extremely grateful for all the preparations you put in place and for making us feel so welcome in your fabulous theatre.’ Ardmore Language School enjoyed what they called a ‘quintessentially British’ experience during their two-week residential school for international students. Oxfordshire Youth Music Theatre performed Godspell at the end of March, and most recently, on Good Friday, the Try Tri Radley Triathlon event attracted over 300 competitors. It was great to see some current and former College staff taking part, see photo above!