Chesham Preparatory School - Headmaster's Blog

Au revoir but not Adieu

So, the term has ended, the children have left, the staff are drifting away before returning for the party this evening, yet it feels as if nothing has changed. Another term has ended, and the new term will start but I will not be returning to work at CPS; instead Erika and I will be in Kent amongst new pupils, staff and parents.
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Talking Head: Unplugged

After nine years as Headmaster of Chesham Prep School, the pupils invited James Marjoribanks to reflect on his headship as they interviewed him for this year's Adlington.
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Breaking up is hard to do!

After nine years I will be moving on to pastures new in September, where I will be enjoying life in the heart of Kent in the Garden of England. You know, sometimes things are just meant to be. When we try to make things happen the way we want them to, one of two things can occur; either one finds one has pushed against an open door or the door remains firmly closed with a large "No Entry" sign stuck to it.
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Sprinting at a snail's pace

I was recently invited to attend a local senior school evening for Prep School Heads and was asked ahead (no pun intended) of the dinner to provide some information about myself. My first reaction was to complain to the Almighty; my second thought was to wonder who the information was for; my third was to consider cancelling! In the end, I wrote a brief CV and sent it off.
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Au revoir but not Adieu

Talking Head: Unplugged

Breaking up is hard to do!

Sprinting at a snail's pace

Welcome to Hawaii!

From grumpiness to happiness in one speech!

Party Bags? Balderdash!