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demands will be made of them; for the pupils, it is hoped that the new curriculum will be fulfilling and challenging. Without a doubt it will be the greatest change in Scottish education for decades. Some time in the near future we anticipate the changes in the boys' dress to be introduced. These have been approved by the timetable for issue may be more protracted than at first hoped. Briefly, the blue corduroys will eventually be phased out to be replaced by barrack dress trousers for older boys. (Think of that, all boys in the Senior School in long trousers!) The Monitors and Prefects will retain the trews, and Wavell will wear short grey trousers. The Navy jerseys will be worn by all. The decision to retain a sense of military uniform was unanimously agreed and illustrated again the degree to which all wish to preserve the Service identity of the School. In referring to the past School year, there is much to report, but the detail of it is best given in the Headmaster's Report at Prize giving. But of people first. We are delighted that Mr Scott has returned to full health after his operation last autumn. Mr Kelly relinquished the Housemastership of Trenchard at the end of last summer term: the School thanks him for all that he did. Mr Stewart was Assistant Housemaster in Trenchard |
for just over five years; we thank him, too, for his concern and interest in the boys. Mr Boast is now Assistant Housemaster of Trenchard, and Mr Webster took up his post as Trenchard Housemaster at the beginning of this Session: we wish him and his family happy years in the House. It is pleasing to hear of young Old Victorians who write to tell of Degrees gained and Commissions granted. The new Degree and Commissions Boards in the Central Hall will make interesting and encouraging reading for all, this Grand Day. The 1983 Examination results were of the order of the previous session's: that is a pass rate of about 80%. Perhaps just as interesting are the statistics which show that in the last two years 22% of our leavers have gone to Universities or Polytechnics and 28% have gone into the Services: the latter percentage seems likely to be exceeded this year. There are other comforting aspects: the continued contribution of Wavell House, that firm foundation for adjustment and happiness that is so easily recognised in all the busy and enthusiastic events of those boys' days and terms; half the boys in the School will be away at camps or courses (mostly CCF) in the Summer; a seemingly impossible 45 Hobbies were pursued throughout the winter; we had some excellent Rugby sides, including the 1st year and third
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