Dear Sancton Wood School,

As the year draws to a close and the festive season begins, I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. On behalf of myself and the Board – thank you.

Your hard work and dedication to our shared purpose is truly inspiring. It motivates all of us here at Dukes House to keep striving to support you, so that you can continue to make a difference in the lives of young people.

This year, as we celebrated our 10th anniversary, there has been so much to be proud of – from the outstanding achievements and creativity in every school, to the inspiring new initiatives, partnerships, and community events that have brought our family of schools even closer together. The Festival of Arts at the Royal Festival Hall, where over 1,000 students from across UK and Europe came together to perform, was just one of many moments that captured the spirit and energy of Dukes at its best.

I wish you and your families a joyful festive season, and every happiness and success in 2026.

Aatif Hassan Founder and Chairman Dukes Education