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Headmistress for a day - 30/06/09

Posted in: News Archive - Summer 09
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Jul 1, 2009 - 9:48:01 AM

On Monday this week the girls at Pipers Corner were in for a surprise when a new Headmistress took morning assembly! Having taken part in a charity raffle to win the coveted title of Head for a day, LIV pupil, Megan (12), was really excited to see what life was really like as a Headmistress.

Taking on the responsibilities of Mrs Ness-Gifford, Megan's day was taken up with meetings with the Bursar and Marketing Manager, a tour of the new building and the chance to look in on lessons. Below is Megan's account of her experiences:

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"My day as being the Head was a day to remember, I had so many things to sign, letters to write and pictures to choose for the Pipers Post. I never realised how much Mrs Ness-Gifford has to do every day, which may I just note is a lot. I couldn't believe that I had my own in-tray, which had lots of letters and magazines to look at and letters to reply to.

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I had a look around the new building, which was amazing and very big, I wondered as I was walking around how I am ever going to remember my way around it, but I'm sure I will. I also took a look at the staff room and sampled a muffin which was delicious! I spent time visiting the girls in Pre-Prep which was lovely, I don't think I have ever seen girls as enthusiastic to put up their hand and give the answer as them.

I had lunch in the Head's study with my friend, Eve and afterwards we walked around the school and visited the Spinney (Sixth Form Centre). I don't think Eve will ever forget the day either as she looked as excited as I was when it was announced that I had won the raffle.

I loved every minute of being the Head, and I didn't want it to end, but unfortunately it did. I will remember it for the rest of my life."

The Head for a day raffle was organised by Upper Sixth girls at Pipers in aid of their chosen charity, The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.

**ENDS**

For more information contact:
Fran Knight, Marketing and Communications Manager, Pipers Corner School. Telephone 01494 719 850 or email fknight@piperscorner.co.uk

Pictures show:
Megan at the Headmistress' desk and on a tour of the new building with the Bursar

 


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