1. Open Reference for Jessamy Baudains
Having taken the huge decision to move schoolfor her Sixth Form, Jessamy
embraced the opportunities offered her with open arms. She developed a real
sense of responsibility within her boarding house and became a reliable and well
respected house prefect, who held her line firmly but fairly. She understood the
need for confidentiality, but also the requirement to pass on relevant
information. This innate sense of her role within the boarding house will certainly
be of value to her as a journalist.
Her superb personal organization, (she never missed a deadline), will be highly
valued by her colleagues. She was a keen sportswoman, excelling in dance, and
these interests will balance her academic focus and give added depth to the
extra-curricular life of any school.
The great passion of Jessamy’s studies whilst at school, however, was for
English. She has an agile mind and was impressive both on paper and also
verbally enjoying the cut and thrust of debate, putting her arguments succinctly
and with focus. The points she made in discussion were increasingly sustained
and focused. She researched thoroughly for written assignments, where her
observations were often shrewd and well argued. Jessamy enjoyed reading and
was able to grasp not only the complexity but also the subtlety and nuance in
what she read.
Jessamy certainly has the people skills, interest and academic ability to develop
into a successful journalist. I wish her the very best of luck in the future.
Mrs Jan Smith
Senior Housemistress
Beaufort House
Canford School
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3ad
Email: js@canford.com