What a frantic start to our busiest term of the year. With Open Day, Gisborne Show and now currently interviewing candidates for the Deputy Headmaster position life sure isn't dull. So far I have interviewed two very strong candidates and am looking forward to interviewing two more today. I am extremely confident that we will have a suitable replacement for Andrew. Those of you that know Andrew therefore know the calibre of applicants must be high. I look forward to announcing the appointment within the next week. We had seventeen applicants for the position and of these eight were of an exceptionally high standard. It certainly shows what high esteem people place in a job at Huntley. I often tell Andrew that he was one of the best decisions I ever made as Headmaster and although extremely sorry to see him leave I am also excited for him as he moves into the field of educational leadership. He is certainly well prepared and will do a fantastic job.
The Gisborne Show was incredibly muddy but also showed the spirit of the community up there. Most other cities would have called it off. Not Gisborne. I could have made a fortune if I had taken a truck load of gumboots. It was lovely catching up with past parents and old boys. We have three potential boys for the future and I managed to have a half hour chat with the Education Minister, Anne Tolley. Whilst not promising anything the Governement are conscious of the difficulties facing independent schools at the moment.
I look forward to seeing you at the Music Concert on Thursday. Remember the concert is not just for grandparents, parents are also expected as well. I am sure we are in for a great show.
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