Brentwood Preparatory School Magazine

Brentwood School Preparatory Time Capsules Pupils from Brentwood Preparatory School took part in a piece of history as they joined their Headmaster Jason Whiskerd, Senior School Headmaster Ian Davies, Bursar Mr Matthew Davis, Governor Emeritus Mr Colin Finch, and Governors, The Venerable David Lowman and Mrs Jenny Jones, for the burying of two special time capsules. The event was organised as part of the Prep 125 celebrations to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Preparatory School. The time capsules contained items such as their current uniform, the school magazine, photographs, maths equipment, a fidget spinner, a Minion toy, and some coins. Pupils represented each of the twelve Headmasters and Headmistresses from Miss Brimley - in 1892 - to Mr Whiskerd today with a short account of how the world looked during their tenures. Following that, the Venerable David Lowman lead the crowd in prayer and everyone sang ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ as the sun appeared in the Walled Garden for the burial of the capsules by Mr Colin Finch. Mr Whiskerd read out the inscription on the plaque attached to the wall above the burial site, which included the instruction to future pupils to dig up the capsules 25 years from now during the 150th Anniversary, and the question: “How will the school have changed in a quarter of a century?” Mr Prideaux 125 Celebrations 18 Prayer written for the burial of the time capsules Heavenly Father, as we gather we give thanks for this school and for the 125 years where this school has been a place of learning. We pause today to remember all who have passed through this school and enriched our community with their gifts, their time and their dedication. As we plant this time capsule today we remember with gratitude that we are part of that story. May these tokens of our school be a symbol of our commitment and an encouragement to the generations that follow to continue the work we do to build a community where all can truly flourish. Amen Revd. Dr. Adrian McConnaughie Chaplain