The school year at Ellesmere has come to an end and we are thrilled to have experienced all of the festivities that go with it. June 30th was the last day of the Summer Term, a term that was even shorter than normal this year due the repositioning of Half Term to accommodate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. We always enjoyed this time of year while we lived at the College and this year has been no exception with a multitude of social events. When I last attended the Headmaster’s Drinks in 2003 it was for our farewell and always doubled as the final of Common Room croquet. With the short school term, GCSE and A-level exams, expeditions and the inclement weather the croquet has slowly gone by the wayside. However, the drinks are still poured and
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