1646 – Issue 3

Foundation Director, Sarah Bunnell- Pyper introducing the Foundation Office and outlining the aim of the Campaign Campaign Launch drinks reception in Stone Hall Guests getting aquainted during the arrival drinks reception Chairman of Governors and Old Blue Peter Bertram (1973) welcoming guests to the Campaign Launch Headmaster, Pete Thomas shares his vision for the School and the importance of living our school values Guests find out what the “Defined by Vision, United by Ambition” campaign is all about and have the first public viewing of the “Stories of Ambition” film On Friday 25 March we welcomed members of our community to a launch event for the campaign. We were delighted to see parents, past parents, Old Blues, Governors and staff in attendance. Campaign launch event Following a drinks reception hosted in Stone Hall, the evening started with a welcome from Chairman of Governors and Old Blue, Peter Bertram (1973) who was delighted to share his support for the Campaign and the support of the Governors. Peter introduced Foundation Director, Sarah Bunnell- Pyper who explained the Campaign in more detail; setting out its aims and highlighting the importance of fundraising for bursaries at this time before handing over to Headmaster, Pete Thomas. Pete shared his vision for the School and reinforced how the campaign would provide more opportunities, for deserving young people, to benefit from a Blue Coat education. Pete concluded with a first public viewing of our campaign film “Stories of Ambition” which you can view by scanning the QR code opposite or by visiting www.rbcs.org.uk/united-by-ambition. Below – Photos captured from the Campaign Launch event which took place on 25 March 2022 9