WELCOME

Creativity remains at the heart of our school ethos. The Festival on the Hill has become a shining example of that.

Thanks to the vision of Ian Swatman and the crucial support provided by our Festival Partners Paul Roberts Associates and Dave Parker of Canterbury Auction Galleries along with the important contributions from our event sponsors and friends, we can present another wonderful showcase of the creative arts.

As always, the team have sought to strike a balance between world class professional performances (such as The Bootleg Beatles and The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars with outstanding pupil work (The Canterbury Tales, The Art and Design Exhibition and Canterbury Art Prize and The Pupil Cabaret) and public benefit opportunities (notably The Mark de Lisser Choir).

It is this rich combination of elements that makes our Festival unique and a constant joy to be part of.

Every year, I am humbled by the depth and breadth of creativity in our small school.

Of course, this does not exist by accident. It comes from the talent and commitment of our pupils and the dedication of our inspirational teachers.

That is a winning combination. It is the essence of St Edmund’s School and will be amply demonstrated during Festival Week.

So, enjoy The Festival on the Hill and thank you for your support.

Edward O’Connor, Head