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I N T R O D U C T I O N
From the Chair
of Governors
Professor Peter Kopelman
This has been a truly extraordinary year which none of
us anticipated last September as the year began. I want to
thank all Bancroftians and their parents for their incredible
forbearance and commitment to the School throughout the
year, and most particularly the last few weeks.
I wish also on behalf of the Governing Body to thank every
member of the School’s staff for the way that they stepped
up to the mark, and well beyond, to maintain the teaching and
learning support.With little warning, the School went from
normal life into “lock down” and the staff have done a fantastic
job in such challenging circumstances.The programme of
on-line teaching and learning combined with sensitive and
personal support for our pupils is impressive, and the School
is grateful for the appreciative feedback it has received from
pupils and parents.
Moreover, in an extended period of considerable insecurity,
the School has managed assuredly difficult economic
challenges and maintained the buildings and estate. I
particularly acknowledge the leadership of Simon Marshall and
Joe Layburn, together with their senior leadership teams, and
Lionel Green, the Bursar and his excellent team. I consider it
timely to congratulate everyone on their “Bancroftian spirit”
during this past term, a term that will undoubtedly be written
into history of the School and the nation.
I look forward to the return of “new normal” school in
September; in the meanwhile, I wish everyone a very good
summer holiday with their families.
Please stay well
and stay safe
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Planting and Litter Picking
Mrs Sarah Strong, Prep 1 Year Group Leader
It was great to see so many green
fingered Bancroftians helping their local
community at Pankhurst Green on
Saturday 14 March. It was a planting and
litter picking day to give something back
to theWoodford Green Community.
There were activities galore and
refreshments for the busy workers. Now
the area is cleaner and I cannot wait to
see the spring buds in full bloom in the
coming months
To thank the pupils for such great
community spirit they were rewarded
in assembly with badges, certificates
and pencils.The project was promoted
by Hannah Hole, who works for the
Woodford Creative Hub. PVC Kate King
fromWoodford Police Station said,“We
were really surprised to find Bancroft’s
parents coming down, I think mostly junior
school parents, but we had a real turn out
from them and it was a lovely surprise!! I
don’t know how word got to them, we
would like to extend our appreciation.”