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ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE
Henry Johnson
Head of School
Where were you beforeTeddies?
Junior King’s School, Canterbury.
What House are you in and what are you studying?
I’m in Sing’s and I have just completed my AS levels in
Politics, Geography, French and Latin.
What extra-curricular activities have you enjoyed
during your time here?
I’ve tried to involve myself in as many different extra-
curricular activities as possible. I have very much enjoyed
playing in the school’s music bands: Big Band, Concert
Band and Brass Band. Also, I have enjoyed my singing at
Teddies in both the Chapel Choir and the Chamber Choir.
In addition to this I have spent a lot of time on the sports
pitches and I even tried my hand down at the Boat Club
during my earlier years at Teddies.
What has been your favouriteTeddies moment
so far?
My greatest Teddies moment was probably walking
onto Upper 1 for the first time playing for the 1st XV
rugby team. The support is always phenomenal and is a
wonderful illustration of our school unity at its finest.
A notable mention must go to the superb rugby triumph
against Radley on Bigside (the first Teddies 1st XV team
to win away at Radley in ten years!).
Favourite menu item from theTeddies kitchen?
Probably spaghetti bolognese. For dessert, it would
definitely be banoffee pie. Whatever the weather, if
banoffee pie is on the menu, I’ll be there!
Best advice you’ve ever been given atTeddies?
Ever since I started at Teddies I have always been told
by various teachers to try and be as busy as possible, to
immerse oneself in school life. By following this excellent
advice, I have managed to discover so many activities that
I would never have contemplated doing simply because I
wasn’t afraid to give something new a try.
What do you want to do after School?
I plan to read Politics and International Relations
at university.
What are you most looking forward to about
being Head of School?
I hope my new role will enable me to get to know many
Teddies pupils very well and I am looking forward to
listening to their suggestions on how to improve the
School. The position means that both Emma and I can
help promote and establish schemes and initiatives that
will (we hope) improve school life for everyone. This
feature is without doubt the one I’m most excited about.