Head of School’s Message

A Message From The Head of School

“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” – Wendy Wunder

Dear Bancroft School Community,

I am delighted to be writing to you as we send out this edition of The Bulletin. I have had the distinct honor and privilege of serving as Interim Head of School since July 1. In that time, I have been able to gain a deeper understanding of the strong sense of community that is Bancroft School. From the youngest Pre-K students to the eldest alum that I have met (Class of 1949), that powerful sense of belonging or “home” is palpable. People genuinely love this school because of…its people…and that means…all of you!

In this edition of The Bulletin, you will hear about Neelu Mohaghegh ’14 and her fascinating work and business in Worcester which she shared with us when she came “home” to Bancroft. You will also read about our Robodogs’ great feats, hosting our first ever VEX Robotics tournament right here at “home” in the Fletcher Athletic Center. In each story, one will read of taking an intelligent risk, preparing to take a chance and, then, executing that solution. This is how all people learn and grow and we are fortunate to be part of a community that has always encouraged young people to try something new, move out of one’s comfort zone and make a difference in themselves and in others both at home and elsewhere. It is core to our work.

In fact, in our strategic plan, BluePrint 125, we state as one of our “core principles” that: We promise to encourage and to know each student as an individual with a unique history and trajectory.

One’s “unique history” speaks volumes about validation of the individual child as well as who they are currently. One’s “trajectory” envisions future achievement and growth as well as who the child will become. Good schools acknowledge both; great schools achieve both. It is clear to me that we are the latter.

I know that you will enjoy these articles as well as our thank you and good luck to Head of School Trey Cassidy after 8 years of devoted service to our school. Finally, you will be able to catch up on classmates and news around campus of our Bancroft community and, hopefully, feel even better when you, “return home.”

Go Bulldogs,

Timothy J. Saburn Interim Head of School