A huge thank you must go out to all of the hundreds of people who came along to join the fun at this year’s Summer Festival. The weather was perfect for an afternoon of stalls, raffles, tombolas and of course - teacher saturation!

This year saw the participation of some great new attractions and stalls, including some innovative ideas from our Year 7 and Year 8 students. 

The day was only the success it was because of the hard work of volunteers, be they staff, students, parents or friends of Polesworth International Language College. Thank you all.

I would also like to extend my personal thanks to all members of the House Parent’s Liaison Committee and to Mr. Williams, for their patience and help in preparation for this my first festival.

Thanks also for all of the donations of prizes for raffles and tombolas. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of donors, and every item was welcome.

It is a little sad that Mr Clarke is to say farewell to what must be the highlight of his time at Polesworth—’Soak the Teacher’. A couple of pupils bagged a real bargain by paying just £2 to pour a whole bucket of water over their headteacher!

We were also pleased to note the attendance of RT Hon. Mike O’Brien M.P. ‘Pie the Parliamentarian’ did not feature in this years festival, although it has been proposed for future events …

It was a real pleasure to see a community coming together and enjoying a great day in the sun. People had a great time and over £3000 was raised for the school. This money will of course be used to benefit the students of the school.

So thanks again to all involved and I look forward to seeing you all at the next House event.

Mr. A Goodhead,

Head of Year 10
Co-ordinator of Parents’ Liaison