BURSAR’S BULLETIN Issue 24
Michaelmas Term 2024
It never fails to amaze me how quickly a new school year comes upon us. It is even more remarkable when one reflects on the many achievements of the past year – the successes of our boys (including some excellent GCSE and A-Level results) and ORs (including more Olympic medals to celebrate in rowing) and all that our staff have been involved with, be that at Radley or outside of the workplace. This Bulletin is packed full with stories, achievements and insights. If you are new to Radley, this is our termly staff newsletter and a great way to learn more about the teams and the people around you and all that they do. There is something for everyone in this Bulletin, shining a light on our staff, and providing new insights into our colleagues and their lives within and outside the College. So do take time to have a break and have a read. We would love to hear from you with feedback and ideas for future editions – the best way to do this is by emailing Anna Haynes: AMTH.Haynes@radley.org.uk May I wish everyone a happy new (school) year, and wish you every success for the term ahead. Best wishes
Three Old Radleians competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Paris this summer.
Congratulations to Director of Drama, Victoria Buse, whose short play, The Next Generation, was chosen to be included at Theatre503 this summer in the new writing festival Voices from Home. Victoria’s writing was praised as “brilliantly unnerving in the way it discusses ‘minorities’ of the future while unpacking the hopes parents project onto their unborn children.”
Tom George (2008, G) and Ollie Wynne-Griffith (2007, D/J), pictured above, won silver in the Men’s Pair. Charlie Elwes (2010, J), pictured top, was part of the Men’s VIII crew who won gold. All three have inspired the current crop of Radley rowers and helped to cement the College’s reputation as one of the top rowing schools in the world, with the programme led by John Gearing and Sam Townsend the envy of many.
Victoria’s short film, Don’t Look Behind You, was selected for the Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, receiving honourable mentions in both the ‘Micro Movie’ and ‘Micro Budget’ categories. The film is a thriller set on the edge of the woods of Radley’s campus, where two young women hear strange noises. When one goes to investigate, the situation turns serious. Victoria said she was delighted with this recent success and grateful to these organisations who champion new work.