Framlinghamian 2022 - Flipbook - Page 213
HOUSES | STRADBROKE
back together under one roof, and the
what was a wonderful House atmosphere
early weeks were spent in preparation
all year.
for the legendary House Singing; the
House renditions of ‘Stand by Me’ and
The House and tutor teams in Stradbroke
‘Hey Soul Sister’ were performed with
have worked tirelessly this year, helping
conviction and creativity. These renditions
the boys plot a route through a year
would form the soundtrack of the House
of challenge and unforeseen changes.
throughout the year and ‘Stand by Me’
Their care and support for the boys was
was certainly seen again throughout the
constant and unwavering. They did so
year, even as a barbershop rendition by
much behind the scenes to ensure the path
our Year 11 in the Summer Term.
for every boy in House was effective and
nurturing. We were very lucky to have
Our sporting endeavours started with
such fabulous people looking after the
distinction with House football, where
interests of our House. I was extremely
Stradbroke went undefeated through
grateful to have such an amazing team
the junior years, with a mindset of ‘they
around me.
shall not pass’ showing resolute defensive
capabilities and no lack of flair. It was a
Our departing Sixth Formers leave to
wonderful first weekend activity which
ventures new and we wish them all the
helped gel the boys together superbly
very best of luck on their journeys. They
well. House Dance was an event that
are all welcome back to the House
will live long in my memory as I believe
whenever they wish and as often as they
I may not see such sights again as the
can. I thank all our leavers for the care
Stradbroke boys took on the ‘Evolution of
and support they gave to the House and
Dance’. They really were a credit to the
to each other. This House will always have
House, with the time and effort they put
a place and welcome for each and every
into practice and the energy and creative
one of you.
abandon they put into the performance
on the night. I wonder if House Dance will
Stradbroke House, we are at the start of
ever see such poise and balance again.
a new chapter and I am excited by the
prospect of our time together, creating a
House dinner was a resounding success
House where belonging, fun and House
this year, with the pomp and circumstance
spirit are at the very centre of all that we
of this event being matched by the
do. It is often said that you will forget what
grandeur of our live music at ‘Stradfest’ in
people say or what they do but always
the HPT as our post dinner event. It was
remember how it made you feel. This year
a fitting way to round off a staggering
has seen so many wonderful moments,
year of challenges, but no shortage of
revealing character, resilience and
achievements. It was so important that
friendship in abundance. It has been some
the House had the platform to celebrate
journey so far, here’s to many more.
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