FROM THE HEADMASTER

As you head beyond the Acorn Gates, I have no doubt you will do so with many cherished memories, lifelong friends, and a sense of expectation for what your future holds. There are endless paths that lie ahead; so much to explore and experience. You will all take differing routes, but there will be numerous moments along the way when paths will cross and connections reform. Savour those times.

You have become accomplished young adults and all of us at LWC have taken great pleasure in seeing your hard work and dedication pay off. Our school has evolved considerably since you joined, and no doubt as you return in the years ahead it will have done so still further, but at the core, we remain a school where you can breathe, seize your opportunities, and tell your story. Admittedly, the 1200 acres helps…

The best schools keep evolving, never settling, pushing expectations and boundaries. Venturing out beyond your comfort zone will be a key component of your success. I trust the lessons you have learned from your time at LWC, underpinned by a true sense of emotional intelligence will stand you in good stead as you carve your way in the world. Be curious, be creative, be collaborative, and keep exploring the power of technology.

Even though the pupil-part of your journey is behind you, your bond with LWC will be lifelong as one of our valued Sternians, who, I say without hesitation, are the beating heart of our school’s legacy. In this new phase of your life, we are still here to support you, along with the rest of our Sternian community, through exciting events, reunions, and interactions on LWC Connect. Please keep engaging. Our mission was for you to leave as ‘inwardly self-confident and outwardly modest, passionate and curious individuals who are ambitious to make a positive difference in the world.’ I wonder, how did we do?

The sunset of your school career has dipped below the horizon, but the sunrise of this next phase is dawning fast. Work hard, be kind and live a life that matters.