head of junior school - Somerville House

7 January 2013Dear Parents,On behalf of the Presbyterian and Methodist Association, I would like to take thisopportunity to welcome our new parents and thank you for selecting one of our fourschools. Our schools provide an environment where talents and interests are identifiedand nurtured and where students can reach their full potential, both academically andpersonally. We see education in a broad context, including both academic and broaderpersonal development. We aim to enable students to take their place in society and havethe foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We believe that by imparting goodChristian principles to our students they will develop good character and a moral compass.When Christian faith underpins the achievements in academic, vocational and socialendeavours, it helps students to develop right thinking, right attitude and to achieve theirpotential.Your child, our student, is on the path from childhood to adulthood. You have entered intoa partnership with us where we provide an educational environment that aims to developthem into capable young adults able to have a successful life however they define it to be.Your support of our endeavours is important to the success of this goal.To our existing family of parents I’d like to thank you for your continued support andcommitment. We acknowledge the sacrifice you make to ensure the best education foryour children and the PMSA recognises this by actively pursuing efficiency whilemaintaining our high education standards. This effort is increasingly important in the faceof reduced Government funding.The partnership between our schools, staff and parents has always been very rewardingas it has promoted the development of our students into honourable young ladies andgentlemen.We look forward to another successful year ahead in 2013.Yours sincerelyDesmond L RobinsonPMSA Chairman2013 chairman's welcome letterPage 1