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Peregrine Falcon
WE REMEMBER
OJACK WILLSON (2022 - 2023 WINCHESTER)
n Monday 28 August the entire school, staff, take a moment to reflect friends and parents gathered on the Oval and remember.
to honour and celebrate Jack Willson, who tragically passed away in April. As part of this special day, the Heads of Winchester House gifted Jack’s family a rose called “Winchester Cathedral” and a memorial plaque was unveiled on the Chapel.
The highlight of this special occasion was the unveiling of
a stunning bespoke Peregrine Falcon (Jack’s favourite) on the roof of All Hallows Chapel by Jack’s siblings and Alumni Tommy and Rosie. Jack’s friends and the current Year 6 students performed a six60 song and moving Haka later joining Jack’s family for refreshments in the Foyer afterwards.
It was a beautiful celebration and next time you are passing by All Hallows, we invite you to pause, look to the sky and
Rest easy Jack.
Per aspera ad Astrum
A PRAYER FOR JACK
Lord of Sky and Earth,
We are gathered to unveil a symbol of the bird whose name means (“from another country” – the Peregrine Falcon)
Perhaps, Father, you gave us these birds as a reminder of ‘another Country’, we call, Heaven?
And Father, in your gift to us of Jack, whose very name means, “God is Gracious”, we remember now that Heaven is filled with life and laughter as Jack dwells in Your eternal light!
Bless this image of the bird of speed and, Jack, the memory of whom burns brightly within us, today and every day.
Amen.