Raising the Flag Ceremony

Last Friday afternoon in the glorious sunshine, the school flag was raised for the first time. The flag and pole were the leavers’ gift from the boys who left Year 8 last term. Being an exeat weekend, many of them returned to Elstree together with their parents, for this flag raising event. Following tea and cake outside, there was a short ceremony with a prayer of dedication, at which Dougie Wyrley-Birch, last year’s Head boy, raised the Elstree flag for the first time. What a fantastic leavers’ gift, and one that will be used for many years to come.