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Meet the new Head of Wadhurst

Anna-Louise Simpson highlights the advantages of a middle school, and why she chose to make the move to Wadhurst.

Commitment, enthusiasm, and the secret to rowing success

Dedicated teacher, much-loved rowing coach, and continuing supporter of our School Old Melburnian Tony Smith reflects on his lifetime of service.

A history of our Boat Houses

Over the years, our various Boat Houses have been a place of celebration, excellence and, on occasion, tragedy.

A two-way exchange of experience and knowledge

Our Career Masterclass programme offers opportunities for both mentors and mentees to see their life paths from new perspectives.

A new opportunity for connection and care

Already a respected French teacher at Wadhurst, Adrienne Richardson is excited by the possibilities of her new role in our boarding community.

The use of data within schools

Data is an essential part of any educator's toolkit but, like any tool, it needs be to used properly.

Finding local solutions to a global challenge

Now working for the World Health Organisation, Scott Pendergast shares his path to a career in international development, and how he maintains a work-life balance.

Farewell Greg Caldwell

Greg Caldwell retires at end 2021 after serving as Head of Wadhurst for the past 15 years.

A new scholarship to pay it forward

Martin Hoe knows first-hand how transformative scholarship support can be. Now, he wants to share this support with the next generation.

Bringing a fresh perspective to philanthropy

Carl Junot understands that no two people decide to take philanthropic action for the same reason, and that every act of giving is also an act of building community.