Our school magazine, the Waddesdon Voice, is published termly. It showcases our students’ achievements and their contributions to the school community and beyond. As its name suggests, the Waddesdon Voice provides a mouthpiece for our students. Each edition offers you a rich range of articles, think-pieces and reflections on how our students make a positive impact on society.
Each year, we mark the advent of Christmas by holding a Christmas Service at Waddesdon Church. It is a beautiful, joyous event celebrating the birth of Jesus through readings, music and song.
A favourite moment is when all the lights are extinguished and we continue the service by candlelight. This year the Worship Band sang the following blessing: We bless you now in the name of the Lord Peace to you, We bless you now in the name of the Prince of Peace, Peace to you
This choice of song seems particularly fitting at this time. We all yearn for peace of mind, peace and quiet, and peace as the opposite to war and conflict. When we have peace, we rarely notice it, but when it disappears its absence is sorely felt.
At a time when many people are searching for peace, I would like to wish all students, families and the wider community peace and goodwill. We continue to pray for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East, Ukraine, Yemen, across the Sahel and in all troubled regions in the world.
May you also find personal peace this Christmas.