On Wednesday, 20 March, Peter Ducasse was formally inducted at a ceremony in the Hilton College chapel as the 16th Headmaster of the school. It was an important occasion in the school's history as Yann LeClezio, Chairman of the Board, handed over a bugle which is the symbol of authority of the Headmaster. The Bugle has been at Hilton College since 1872 when it was first used by founder, William Order Newnham, to sound the wake-up call and announce the rest of the day's routine.
When Newnham left he handed the bugle to his successor, and for many years it continued to be used. Subsequently, it remained in the archives, and more recently was displayed in the Museum.
In 2007 the idea emerged of introducing a ceremonial transfer of authority to the Headmaster. Initially it was a practical instrument of the Headmaster's authority; now a powerful symbol of representing that responsibility.
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In the foyer of the Campbell Block a display cabinet records the names of all Headmaster and houses the Bugle.
Pictured on the left above are Peter Ducasse and Yann LeClezio.
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