Preparing to say goodbye

As another school year draws to a close, we find ourselves both happy and sad as we bid farewell to some of our beloved students. It is that time of the year again when our older students spread their wings and venture into the next phase of their lives and University. As we prepare to say goodbye to our bright students, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for allowing us to be a part of their incredible journey.

Throughout their time with us, students have grown not only academically but also as individuals. They have formed lasting friendships, cherished memories, and gained valuable life skills. Our Area Managers and host families have said goodbye with pride as they watch them transition to universities, ready to conquer new challenges. We are confident that they will make us proud with their accomplishments.

Below are a small selection of our students’ stories and messages…

Hayden has been studying at Uppingham School and hopes to study Aeronautical Engineering at University.

His Pippa’s Area Manager Sarah recently drove him to the train station to surprise his Mum so he could share the very exciting news that he had just passed his driving test that morning.

Hayden’s parents invited Sarah out for a farewell lunch later that week.

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for the past four years. I know I started off being the organised one and slowly gave you more trouble 🙂 It has been great fun having you as my guardian and I had a lovely time staying with you over half term. I wish you a nice summer and smooth year next year, and we shall see each other very soon.” (Hayden to Sarah, his Pippa’s Area Manager)

Kanami has been studying at Shrewsbury School and is now returning to Japan. Her Pippa’s Area Manager Gilly, visited Kanami and her parents to say a fond farewell.

“Thank you for always supporting me for 1 year. I was really nervous before I met you, but your kindness made me to settle down and enjoy my life in Shrewsbury. Hope to see you again sometime!!” (Kanami to her Pippa’s Area Manager Gilly)

Kanami has been studying at Shrewsbury School and is now returning to Japan. Her Pippa’s Area Manager Gilly, visited Kanami and her parents to say a fond farewell.

Yoyo has been studying at Cheltenham College and met up with her Pippa’s Area Manager Sarah D and her Pippa’s host family to celebrate the end of her A level exams.

“Thank you for being such a wonderful guardian since 2019 when I was still a little girl who first came from China to England starting my life studying abroad. Your care and consistent support helped me grow into a stronger, more independent woman. I loved my time at Cheltenham College and with my host family and all of these could have been realised without your diligent and true care, Have a wonderful summer and stay in touch!” (Yoyo to her Pippa’s Area Manager Sarah D)

Yoyo has been studying at Cheltenham College and met up with her Pippa’s Area Manager Sarah D and her Pippa’s host family to celebrate the end of her A level exams.

Bernice has been studying at Sidcot School and has just finished her A Levels. She is now heading to Plymouth University in September.

Bernice’s parents and Pippa’s Area Manager Touche, were invited to afternoon tea at her Pippa’s host family’s house to celebrate the end of her exams and the start of her next adventure.

“Thank you very much for your looking after Bernice during these years. We appreciate the delivery of this high-calibre guardianship service to our family. Remembered those tough dates during the Covid-19 pandemic and with your well cooperation with different parties Bernice can continue her education in the UK without problem. The most impressive memory to us was the interview report that showed the most realistic aspect of Bernice in school with your interesting essay.” (Bernice’s parents to Pippa’s Area Manager Touche)

Jessica from Queen Margaret’s School in York showcased her amazing talent on the violin at her Leavers’ concert. Jessica has just finished her A Levels and will be going on to University this September.

Her Area Manager Belinda attended the concert to watch Jessica perform.

“I spent the afternoon at the leavers’ concert and watched Jessica perform several times, she was wonderful! This is one of the best parts of my job and I shall miss Jessica as she leaves Queen Margaret’s for University in September” (Belinda, Jessica’s Area Manager)

Her Area Manager Belinda attended the concert to watch Jessica perform.

Kevin has been studying at Shrewsbury School and has spent his school breaks with the same host family since 2019 so they have had a very emotional goodbye but have vowed to stay in touch.

“We remember when we first met Kevin and his mother . He was a young teenager at the time and looked so young and nervous and he was very shy . He soon settled into a routine with our family and enjoyed his visits to our home . Shu loved cooking Chinese food for him and the other students and he loved to play table tennis and table football, his aim was to beat Shu in both activities … which he eventually did !

Kevin has learned the art of making pizzas and has brushed up on bowling and ice skating skills . It’s been a pleasure seeing him grow in confidence… and we have been through so many different hair styles with him too !

Kevin is a polite and helpful young person and we have really enjoyed looking after and supporting him through the years . He has grown into a confident young man who is focused on his studies and future. We are very sad to see him leave us , but extremely happy that he is moving on to more exciting times. We are very proud to have been involved in supporting and providing a warm and comfortable family home for him. We wish him every happiness and success for the future.” (Elaine, Kevin’s host family)

Muse has just finished her A levels after studying at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

Her Mum, Susan, was in the U.K. for a few days for the CLC leavers’ events and took Muse’s Area Manager Jo and Muse’s host family, out for dinner.

Muse has regularly stayed with Nicky, her host family, throughout her A levels and they share a passion for Chemistry! Muse is hoping to attend Oxford University from September.

“It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know Muse over the past two years and both myself and her host, Nicky, will miss her lots”. (Pippa’s Area Manager Joanne Bagley)

Muse has just finished her A levels after studying at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

Her Mum, Susan, was in the U.K. for a few days for the CLC leavers’ events and took Muse’s Area Manager Jo and Muse’s host family, out for dinner.

Muse has regularly stayed with Nicky, her host family, throughout her A levels and they share a passion for Chemistry! Muse is hoping to attend Oxford University from September.

“It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know Muse over the past two years and both myself and her host, Nicky, will miss her lots”. (Pippa’s Area Manager Joanne Bagley)

We would like to wish everyone an enjoyable summer. We will be preparing to welcome back our existing students for the new school year.

We are also looking forward to meeting our new students for September and support them from the very beginning of their journey.

To all the Pippa’s students off to University in September- We wish you good luck! Please work hard and stay in touch!