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Welcome from Mr Golding
Welcome to Austin House - I am very much looking forward to meeting you! I am Mr Golding, the
Housemaster of Austin House, and it is my job to look after you while you are at Abingdon School. I live in
the boarding house with my wife Beccy and our children Henry, Oliver and Emily as well as our friendly pet
dog, Max. I will be spending time getting to know you when you first arrive and will also be helping you get
to know your new surroundings.
I know that you will be feeling excited but also nervous about
arriving at Abingdon School and joining Austin House. I am here to
help you get to understand the life of the school and the house.
This short handbook is designed to answer some of the questions
you may have before you arrive. You may have many more
questions and you should ask me, or any one of the members of
staff, for help whenever you need it.
I look forward to meeting you in person in September.
Mr James Golding
Housemaster of Austin House
Who will be looking after me?
Living with you in Austin House will be several members of staff. Mr Golding and his family live in one
section of the House. The Assistant Housemaster, Mr Pygott, lives close to the School site with his wife and
family. Mr Cook is the resident tutor, and other tutors live on the School site and do evening duty in Austin
House.
One of the most important people in your life in the boarding house will be Helen, the Austin House Matron.
She helps with the running of the House but most importantly she is someone you can go to for help if you
need help. She will be happy to talk with you, to help sort out any medical problems you have, mend your
clothes and many other things.
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