Founder’s Celebration of the Class of 2017

The School held a celebratory evening on Monday 3 July 2017 to mark the completion of study by our Upper Sixth boys. The boys and their families enjoyed House farewells, drinks and canapés on the croquet lawn behind Aldenham House, followed by speeches and prize-giving in the Bourne Hall.

After a formal procession into the Hall, the Headmaster, Mr Peter Hamilton, addressed the audience; expressing warm wishes and congratulating the boys, as well as acknowledging the contributions of their supportive families and teachers.

The guest speaker, former management consultant and venture capitalist, who has also held three board roles at top ten UK internet retailers, Mr Jon Rudoe (OH 1996), offered wise words to the boys, using humility as his theme, drawing from his own experiences – a brilliant, humorous and motivational speech. 2017 School Captain Bruce Parris offered the vote of thanks and spoke eloquently about the journey he had embarked on whilst at Habs – another thoroughly uplifting speech.

Prizes were awarded to the Upper Sixth by the Headmaster, the Second Master, the Deputy Heads and the Director of Co-Curricular. Following the ceremony, the boys continued celebrating their successes and achievements with family, friends and teachers. It was a delightfully Haberdashers’ evening; a wonderful occasion!