Bragging rights

According to the Urban Dictionary ‘bragging rights’ are:

…the rights granted to a person that allow said person to boast on themselves to a certain extent without being looked down on for it.

Bragging rights may be granted to a person for (but not limited to) the following reasons:

• An Amazing Achievement

• Attaining something greatly desired by many people

For those readers who – like me – prefer their loose ends to be neatly knotted and all of the dots to be joined up, I thought I should round off the recent narrative concerning the School’s inspection by the ISI (the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate) which took place at the end of last term and regarding which I posted here and here. The report was finally published yesterday and circulated to all staff. The High Master’s covering note contained the following:

Please find attached a copy of the ISI Inspection Report which is based upon evidence collected in March 2013. The report is outstanding in every respect. In particular, the Inspectors judged the quality of the pupils’ achievements and learning as ‘exceptional’, a category awarded to very few schools. The findings are a source of great pride and satisfaction.  They reflect positively and justly upon the School’s high expectations; the quality of boys, staff and governors; high levels of industry and commitment; and the support of parents.

Thank you for all your best efforts on behalf of the School: and congratulations!

We are content!