A Letter to Miller

Miller,

So far Grammar has brought to me all that you are hoping for and more.  One of the first lessons you will learn is the overwhelming power of comradery and the influence it can exert onto your life and character.  Another, the truthfulness held by the age-old cliché: "Work hard, play hard."  Taking this on is not only encouraged at Grammar but mandatory, as one cannot experience the immense variety of sports and extra-curricular activities without first putting in the hard yards in academia and study.  Whilst not for all, the uniquely competitive atmosphere within this school is an environment in which you can and will thrive; whether in the termly class placements and annual form class announcements; or the vigorous seat racing and open erg ranking documents present in rowing, you will learn to understand the value of striving to beat a fellow classmate or teammate and the success it brings.

Grammar is a community filled with people of differing backgrounds, thoughts, and cultures.  And from this pool of diversity, that you dive headfirst into, you can take ideas, feelings, and lessons to improve your own character and broaden your perspective of the great game of life.  Amongst the teachers, students and staff at Grammar are no doubt some of the few individuals that are to be ingrained so deep in memory that they will still be there on our deathbed.

All the worries and concerns you have while understandable, and important, will fade as soon as your name is called for the first time in the greatness of the main hall.  As from then on you are no longer a King's boy, but a Grammar man and it is then that the classes start and the homework flows like Niagara.

All I have left to tell you is to relax and be yourself, work hard and indulge in any opportunity that comes your way, uphold your values and that of your school, for this is the Grammar Way.

Sincerely,

 

Miller