For this week’s Speaker Programme, it was a great privilege to have Andrew Patterson, a former professional cricketer, who shared his story and his reflections on the importance of resilience. Andrew’s talk was a moving insight into his life, and how it changed when he was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Andrew inspired our Lower Sixth to implement more resilience into our lives and live as our best selves even in the face of change. We were extremely grateful for his time, and will all carry his radiating positivity to overcome challenges we will face.

Ophelia K, Lower Sixth