RADLEY THROUGH A LENS

The spirit of Radley is much discussed, but never defined, so to round off our rather extended 175th anniversary celebrations, we invited boys and staff to sum up what Radley means to them in a photograph or a collection of photographs for a competition. Keen staff photographers, Andria Pancrazi and Charlie McKegney, took the lead as judges.

Following the success of lockdown photography competitions, we knew there were incredibly talented photographers at Radley. It certainly wasn’t a surprise to receive more than fifty submissions and see the quality of the composition. However, there had to be some winners!

First place went to Sophie Torrance, Engagement Officer in the Development Office, with Sprained Ankle. Sophie said: “My commute to Radley often takes me via Cheesers to Lodge Hill, and on an early autumn evening I was walking home when I came across three young Radleians coming in the opposite direction. They looked like they were returning from a cross country run, and the boy in the middle was being supported on either side by his friends, while he limped along with a painful ankle. It was lovely to see them express patience and altruism at a young age. The golden autumn colour, and the deep blue of the sky, inspired me to take a photo as I passed them.”

Second place was awarded to Warren (6.2, E Social). His action photo of a rugby match on an autumn day showcased our sporting excellence. The calm and composure of the Radleian pictured whilst being tackled by the opposition showcased a team that was clearly on top! Oliver (V, H Social) took the bronze medal with a beautifully framed photo of Clocktower with a pink sky behind. There were honourable mentions for Alex (6.1, G Social), Steven Giddens, C Social Tutor, and Adam King, Head of Grounds. All the photos are available on Radley’s Flickr account.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part.