John Apthorp Visits The Wells Centre
24 June 2014
We were delighted to be able to welcome John Apthorp MBE (P1949-53) to see The Wells Centre for the first time since it was opened in September 2012. John and his family are great supporters of the School and his great niece is currently enjoying a successful time in Martineau’s House.James Fowler, Headmaster and Stuart Lewis DL, Chairman of Governors, were able to show John the new building, which has just served its second year in full use. John saw students who will be joining Aldenham in Year 12 in September, tackling leadership skills training in the Sixth Form Centre, which was a hive of activity. He was particularly impressed with the equipment in the Music Technology classroom and the excellent environment provided for learning Psychology in the Sixth Form.The Apthorp Room on the upper level was all set for a Governor training session to take place and John was pleased to know that the space is in regular use for a variety of activities by the whole School and our local community. Although not a cricket fan himself, John could appreciate the spectacular view across Top Field, from the balcony in the Foyer to the Recital Room, where the annual John Dewes match was well under way on Tuesday 24th June 2014.