Issue 13
Newsletter Date 01.04.2022
St Edward’s College
Dwardu’s Scoops Prize day back in human form Prize Day this year was held physically for the first time in two years, albeit suitably distanced. Indeed, to ensure covidcompliance, the ceremony was split into two identical ceremonies with half the students in one and half in the other and a frantic bout of sanitization in between. Headmaster Mr Nollaig Mac an Bhaird made special reference to the covid situation. He thanked the staff for the hard work put in to cover all the gaps left by the Corona pandemic – from absences due to illness or quarantine to extra work caused by sanitisation and other precautions. “It’s a credit to the staff here at St Edward’s who have managed to keep the show on the road. Please do not underestimate how difficult it can be to keep things going,” said Headmaster. He thanked particularly Ms L.Keith for the assiduous co-ordination in keeping the college covid-compliant. HM reminded the prize winners that, as students of the college, they have values to uphold, values enshrined in the college motto ‘Virtus et Honor’ . “When you win a prize, when you become as the College Captain has just described a ‘mover and shaker’, remember the people around you: they are the ones who enable you to win and, in remembering them, they will ensure never to let you
“It’s a credit to the staff here at St Edward’s who have managed to keep the show on the road.” Headmaster
down,” concluded Headmaster.
The Edwardian Spirit The College Captain Mr Julian Coppini spoke about the Edwardian Spirit an the legacy which the College leaves on its students. “St Edward’s is not about being successful, although many names in the public realm once graced our classes and dormitories. St Edward’s is not about being the wealthiest although we have seen many a modest Ms A Domenici, College HR and Ms R Sultana, College Admin.
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