2001 School Magazine

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A staff perspective Mrs Hancockis a woman full of surprises On the outside, the students see her as competent, dignified and professional, yet on the inside, teachers see the caring, sensitive. motherIy side of this legendary school figure She really loves young people and takes a genuine Interest in their world A woman who always enjoys a good laugh, who, over the years, taught boarders to cook and went on excursions, and has even had a seeing eye dog named after her, Mrs Hancock has always been an interesting and challenging person with whom to work. She has a very quick mind and often challenges you with the unexpected. She has huge grasp and vision in relation to"the big picture" and, being future-oriented, is always ready for the next wave - or the one after thatI Her focus has always been on a student-centred school where each student 15 encouraged to develop her potential to the full. With an unshakeable faith in the ability of girls to become autonomous and self-motivated. Mrs Hancock has overseen a huge expansion in curriculum offerings and the promotion of cutting-edge, technologybased education. She has also striven to make the crowded campus the pleasant place it is today Even though she 15 undoubtedly looking forward to the challenges of the future, it is not dimcult to believe that she will be sad to leave the School in which she has invested so much of herself over the past 25 years The staff will miss Mrs Hancock, Mrs H, and Judith but will remember the remarkable and valued contribution she has made to our School community

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