FAREWELL TO LINDA
In the Bull & Bush
On a staff night out
LINDA SAYS GOODBYE “It has been quite hard to write this piece, and I realise that this is because part of me is rather in denial about leaving King Alfred. Although I’m looking forward to moving on to the freedoms that retirement will bring, it is also difficult to imagine leaving KAS and everything that it has given me over the last 16 years. When I walked through the main gate on my very first day here – from the busy road outside to the oasis of green calm - I felt a surge of optimism and the sense of positive hope and many possibilities, and that feeling has continued (very nearly!) every day that I’ve walked through that gate since. Maybe this is what the children feel too when they come to KAS, I hope so. Working at KAS has always been busy
incredibly grateful for being able to work in such an extraordinary place, with so many inspiring, thoughtful colleagues and to have seen more than a generation of children come through Admissions. It has been a privilege to take on the Marketing role as well, and to have the opportunity to take part in setting the
With colleagues
school on its path to reaching a wider audience. I’ve always thought that one of the best aspects of my job is that I get to work with just about everyone in the school. Many of the wonderful colleagues I have known have moved on over the years, but I know how much I will miss everyone who is here now, and especially the brilliant Admissions and Marketing team, Gill, Caren and Diane.” Linda Fraser
and demanding, but also energising, joyful, and above all, rewarding. I am
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