This week I have had a couple of visitors who have spent some time in the school. The first was an Uncle visiting from London, the second a prospective family and the third was a member of New Zealand Boarding Schools executive.
John who was visiting his nephew sent me the following email:
"I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for allowing me to sit in one of Mitchell's lessons yesterday. His progress with you has been an amazing transformation, even in the short time that he has been there. I couldn't help but notice the rapport that Mark and, as I was walking around the school, all the teachers have with the boys. On a personal and professional level your school is such a positive environment (physically and emotionally) for all of the boys to be a part of and it's no wonder that the boys are able to achive the standards that they strive for."
The prospective family from Palmerston North were impressed with the pride and quiet confidence of the boys showing them around. They have many friends who have sent their sons in the past and although they thought the boarding would be hard to get used to I think they could see the benefits Huntley has to offer boys. They also commented that they felt the new Flexi-Boarding option was a great idea.
Cara Ferris from the New Zealand Boarding Schools Association obviously visits a huge number of schools and she was straight away struck by the positive, calm atmosphere in the school. I must admit it was a beautiful day and the boys were doing some exciting things as we walked around but it was good for me to hear her opinions on our dormitory set ups and the pastoral care in evidence around the school.
Like all schools we want to continue to strive forward but it was also nice to stop and see the boys so obviously enjoying themselves.
Regards
Brad
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