As we are hopefully emerging from the wettest period in memory at Bradfield, I am pleased to report that the weather has neither dampened the positivity nor the achievements of Bradfieldians over recent months. The spirit of the College was exemplified on a dark evening in February by the wonderful support for the victorious 1st XI Football team at Stadium MK, when we were on the edge of our seats up to the final whistle. The article on sporting excellence in this Bradfieldian explores a culture that enables success at all levels. The cover story of this edition focuses upon the St Andrew’s Study Centre, which is open following a ribbon-cutting on the first day of the current term. The beauty of the conversion and the impact of these new spaces on the way our pupils live and work have already been noted by many people. As explained by our Head Librarian, the life of the mind at Bradfield will be enhanced by this project for generations to come...