Wow! I can't quite believe that we have reached the end of our first year as a House. It has been exciting, terrifying, amazing, exhausting, but most of all rewarding. I am very grateful to Miss Black, the tutors, the girls and the parents for the support they have given all year long and I know Mrs Spence echoes those sentiments. Neither Mrs Spence or I had planned on me being in charge at this point but with the safe arrival of Little Miss Spence in June it's fair to say she deserves the time off! 

Mrs Spence and I opened the House in September with a shared vision of Lodge being a place for the girls to grow and find their own ways within school, all within the nurturing environment of a home away from home. And how the girls have grown this year! Every single member of the House has pushed themselves to try new things, we have discovered hidden talents and developed things they were already passionate about. There are far too many successes to name them all. I am proud of each and every one.

This week alone we have had girls rowing at Bradford, activities week, Y7 Science Fair, House projects including artwork, escape room and gardening, House cricket, House BBQ and Sports Day. It has been a whirlwind, so it was nice to take some time on Thursday evening to celebrate everyone and say goodbye to those leaving us for pastures new. Thank you to Niamh G, our first Head of House, for all your hard work and commitment. Good luck to Lilly M as she takes over. Special mention must also go to Amy G who was awarded the inaugural Lodge House Award for Outstanding Contribution. This will be awarded every year to the girl who has shown consistent commitment and dedication to the House. In our first year we could have awarded this to at least half a dozen girls but we could only pick one. Amy has defined House spirit all year long with roles in House Music, sports, upcycling and fundraising and she's an inspiration to younger pupils. Most recently she has been conspicuous in her presence in House while the 6th form has been busy with other things. She is a very worthy recipient and sets the standards high for future winners. 

Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the girls for living up to the House motto, you have truly flown with brave wings this year and I cannot wait to see what next year brings.

Have a fabulous summer, you've earned the break. Toodle pip!