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Tesni's tea party a perfect send-off

Tesni Allday wanted to thank all who attended her leaving tea party and has a message for all former boarders who were in her care over the years.
26 Jun 2025
Written by Rebecca Roberts
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Tesni with boarding masters Dan Murray, Sam Obeng-Asare and Matthew Skeate
Tesni with boarding masters Dan Murray, Sam Obeng-Asare and Matthew Skeate

A big thank you to the three wonderful housemasters that I have worked alongside in Mr Skeate, Mr Obeng-Asare and Mr Murray for organizing this surprise retirement party for me at Longford.

For all the boys who have left boarding - some over 13 years ago - parents, the boys who delayed their departure to be able to attend and current boarders.

The staff who have worked alongside me. I wish to thank you all of you from the bottom of my heart for your time and the gifts I received. I was so overwhelmed and deeply moved.

Boys -  I am so proud of you and it was an honour and a privilege to be your matron. 

Thank you

Tesni 

Matron Allday

Goodbye to Adams

To all the boys I have looked after I am so very proud of you and honoured to have been your matron and play a small part in your life and to see you grow into incredible young men .

 It has been a privilege to work alongside 3 amazing housemasters, Mr Skeate, Mr Obeng-Asare, Mr Murray and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. I wish to thank the matrons, housemasters wives, tutors and the cleaning staff who make up the boarding team and turn it to a home for our boys.

I would like to thank Mr Hickey and the school staff It was a pleasure to be part of the Adams family

I will miss you all 

Tesni

 

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