ST. AUGUSTINE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL MANCHESTER, M22 4PJ Head Master The Rev. Mgr. F.J. McGuiness, S.T.L., M.A. Telephone 061-428 3896

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30th April 2001

My dear boys,

Lenten observations have drawn to a close and the great festival, Easter, at the climax of the ecclesiastical year is over. So we again look forwards to the further lengthening of days and the shortening of nights that takes us on through the summer term. Indeed the etymology and the timing of Easter were, of course derived from the pagan feast of "Eoster" the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn, or coming of light; this festival was adopted by the Church during the early days of Christianity replacing the meaning of the feast with the events of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. .In this summer term issue, I am pleased to see that many Old Boys have again contributed to the journal which I trust will, itself, become an establishment worthy of this great school. However, may I remind the editor and all boys, that on deciding on the content, one would be well advised to remember the general principle that one ought not to put in writing anything that one is not prepared to say to the intended audience in person. Also, we cannot fail to notice that some boys have not yet made their contribution. The Headmaster has been assured that all contributions, large or small will be most gratefully received by the editor, and if yours has not yet been sent, I do hope you will be able to return it punctually for the Michaelmas term issue. The Headmaster would caution all to carefully read through the completed articles to guard against any poorly constructed prose or irregular grammar.

Technical improvements have been made in the production and dissemination of the journal and I congratulate all the Old Boys whose unsung contributions behind the scenes have made it possible to hear its voice even on ocean's farthest coasts. I wish you all well in your endeavours and trust that the coming reunion will be an occasion which relives all those qualities which made St. Augustine's Grammar, the great school that it is.

Yours sincerely,

(F.J. McGUINESS)
Headmaster