From 1 September 2017 to 1 July 2024, Tony Jackson was Headmaster of Barnard Castle School. It was his dream job at his dream school, as he announced in his last speech at the end of the school year. In his role as Headmaster, he spoke to hundreds of parents and asked them what they wanted for their children. Almost every answer mentioned three things: Happiness and self-esteem, confidence without arrogance, and the ability to grasp opportunities and the resilience for failure, as well as, third, being life ready and "armed with the skills to not just survive in this rapidly changing world we live in, but to thrive in it". He said he also has these three wishes for his own children, which is why he wants them to remain Barnardians, as this is the best place to combine all of these things.

Tony's speech was so good that we want to share it here with you: Tony's Farewell Speech

Theresia's original plan was to join a British boarding school for just one year in Year 9. This turned into four years and an A-level qualification. In a video Theresia talks about how special her time at Monkton was, how close the friendships were across all year groups and how perfect her English is. And: the food there is great!
Watch the video: From Germany to Monkton - Life as an International Boarder with Theresia