BURSAR’S BULLETIN Issue 18
Michaelmas Term 2022
I am delighted to welcome you to a new school year at Radley. Do take a few minutes to look through this Bulletin to see all that has been taking place around the campus, to catch up on news and insights into different aspects of College life and to look ahead. A new school year is also a time of reflection on what has gone before – we can look back with satisfaction on our 175th anniversary year and, more recently, the success of the European Transplant and Dialysis Games. It is also a time to look ahead, and there are lots of exciting initiatives in the pipeline including the development of our partnerships offering and new activities at the Countryside Centre – you can find out more in the pages that follow. We live in uncertain times, and it is at times such as these that the strength of the Radley community can really shine through as we look out for each other and play our own part in helping address the issues of the day. Of course, there are many challenges out there we cannot personally influence, but what we can do is work together to ensure Radley thrives regardless of what is thrown at us. I wish you all a successful and enjoyable year ahead.
Best wishes,
Never Alone in Radley’s Newest Garden As part of the development of the space around Chapel, a new ‘contemplation garden’ has been created, for those seeking quiet solace and reflection. The wild flower garden has been planted and will flower again in the spring, when it will be set with benches for boys and staff to spend time in the space. Rupert Till’s sculpture ‘Never Alone’ acts as the focal point and was commissioned as part of the
development of the garden, funded by an anonymous donor to the Radley Foundation. The sculpture is made from steel wire with an aged zinc finish. Its title communicates a powerful message, reinforcing Radley’s strong emphasis on community and its commitment to ensuring that mental wellbeing is fundamental to all pupils and staff.
Rupert Till is an OR who was at Radley in the 1980s. You will also notice his beagles sculpture, gifted to Radley by Rupert and positioned by B Social on the turning to the Countryside Centre. Radley holds a special place in Rupert and his family’s hearts, in particular the Countryside Centre. Find out more about Rupert and his work at www.ruperttill.com.