In his final speech as Headmaster, Mr. Collard talked of his experiences at the College and what he believes is “the very essence of education”. As well as stretching minds and bodies, he spoke of the importance of extra-curricular pursuits to produce well-rounded young people with experiences of leadership and self-exploration outside the classroom.

 

To end his speech he said “I referred to my journey through my career and this week it reaches its end but from that, as I reach my diamond jubilee, comes my next beginning”.

 

Mr. Collard is succeeded as Headmaster by Mr. Gavin Horgan, who joins the College from The Glasgow Academy, together with his wife Alison and two young children.