Matric Speech Night: Message from the Headmaster

Headmaster Trevor Hall expressed the following compliments and thanks to the Matric Class of 2015 at the Matric Speech Night and Prize-Giving. For an abridged version of his speech, click here. SPEECH 2015 ABRIDGED

Matrics of 2015, I thank you for the value you added to WBHS over your five years here.

The image that you have created for yourselves is a positive one – your teachers confirmed that in our recent survey. Most of them said you were great to teach. That is a compliment of the highest order.

We expect every boy to make consistent contributions both inside and outside the classroom, and you have generally done that in a constructive way. Many of you have displayed a high level of emotional intelligence as well.

The Student Leaders and the LRC have accomplished much this year, as have the boys who served in so many different ways. Many of you have taken a lead, even without a title, and, as the world now expects, you have learnt the art of leading by positive influence rather than through simply commanding others. You have displayed an admirable personal brand and you have consequently helped to make WBHS better and stronger.

Judging from the surveys you did today, I see that some of you regret not taking full advantage of what we offer at WBHS, and some of you feel that you could have made a bigger contribution. But the time has now come for you to go out and make your mark on the world out there in a positive way.

In this Matric group, there have been Energisers – you will probably go on to be leaders of the Multipliers-type. Many of you have reflected an admirable personal brand. You have set a good tone for the School and you have been good role models. Keep it that way, and the world will open its doors of opportunity to you.

I wish you well.

Further congratulations to all the Prize Winners: