Can lyrics really impact your life? On December 17th, we held our much-anticipated Public Speaking Competition 2024, bringing together 16 talented speakers to explore this fascinating theme: ‘Lyrics can have an impact on your life.’ The event showcased not only the eloquence and critical thinking of our students but also their creativity in tackling such a thought-provoking topic. One particularly powerful argument came from the controversial song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ While its lyrics raised global awareness, some speakers highlighted how they also carry contradictions, sparking debate about their true impact. Others shifted the conversation, questioning whether it’s not...
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Alumni / Education / Generation
From Mystery Tour to Lifelong Memories: My Unexpected Path to Scarisbrick Hall
By Peter Gregory (Scarisbrick Hall 1964–1970) An Evening Mystery Tour That Changed Everything The summer of 1964 was a warm, carefree season. My family was on leave in the UK from Libya, where my father was working, and we were soaking up every moment. Many of my friends in Libya had older siblings attending boarding school in the UK, so the idea that I might one day follow in their footsteps had already been planted. But I thought I had plenty of time before that day came—didn’t I? Part of our leave was spent in Blackpool, where the promenade...
Alumni / Education / Success
Ronan Dunne—From O2, Verizon, to Marks & Spencer and Rugby Six Nations. A conversation on Leadership, Resilience, and Vision
Last Thursday, Scarisbrick Hall School welcomed renowned business leader Ronan Dunne—Chair of Six Nations Rugby, former CEO of Verizon Consumer Group and O2 Telefonica, and advocate for youth empowerment. Speaking to 250 students, guests from Auckland College (South Liverpool), and local business leaders, Dunne shared invaluable insights on leadership, resilience, and using individual impact to create global change. From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership Ronan’s journey started far from the boardroom—his first job flipping burgers at McDonald’s remains one of his favourites. From there, he rose to the top of global business, proving that leadership isn’t about titles, but about...
