Student callers

In July a team of student callers contacted Old Edwardians to give them an update on school news, gain their feedback on recent events and publications and talk about the school's Assisted Places Fund, which has been set up to ensure that the school remains accessible to all boys of outstanding ability, whatever the financial circumstances of their family.  Below two students, who have both benefited from an Assisted Place, tell us why they decided to get involved:

John Tsopanis, Divisions

"I wouldn't have achieved what I have if it wasn't for King Edward's.  Teachers are willing to put in so much time out of the classroom and I know they do it because they want to, not because they have to.  I took part in the telephone calling because I hope one day I might be able to fund someone to come here myself.  If you're able enough to come then you should.  It's the best environment for those who want to get on in life."

George Hims, recent leaver

"I myself had an Assisted Place and know that without that financial support I wouldn't have been able to attend the school and have the opportunities that I did.  I wanted to help give the same learning opportunity to boys who, like me, wouldn't otherwise have it.  I found that the vast majority of Old Edwardians are like me - thankful for what King Edward's has done for them and appreciative of where they are now as a result of the school."