Head's Newsletter -7 July 2023

ALUMNI AND TIFFIN

Alumni Summer Drinks On Friday June 23 rd , 130 Tiffin School Alumni gathered in the Head ’ s Garden to catch up over drinks, bid farewell to Mike Gascoigne and meet Garth Williams. It was a gloriously sunny evening and our most recent leavers spread themselves out on picnic blankets across the grass whilst others preferred to stand near the bar (and of course, the buffet!). A group of talented Tiffin musicians, led by Matthew O ’ Malley, provided entertainment and prompted many attendees to reminisce about their own musical adventures at Tiffin. This was the first large alumni gathering at the school since the pandemic and it was wonderful to welcome Old Tiffinians back onto school grounds, in particular the women who were part of the first co - ed Sixth Form cohort. Many of the attendees took the opportunity to explore the newer parts of the school, including joining tours led by John King, a well - respected member of the Tiffin community and current School Archivist. Speeches were made by Phil Phillips (Tiffin Alumnus and Chair of Governors), Garth Williams and Mike Gascoigne. Phil spoke of the difference Mike has made to Tiffin during his tenure (both as a member of the teaching staff and as Headteacher) and Garth shared a letter from a Year 13 student on whom Mike had had a profound impact. Mike himself talked of his time at Tiffin and what it has meant to him prompting many of the attendees to reminisce afterwards on how their own time at the School has influenced their onward journeys. It was an evening of laughter, discussion and much goodwill towards Mike as he departs Tiffin School.