Old Pangbournian Morgan Llewellyn joined Pangbourne in 2015 in Year 7.
Describe your role as Chief Cadet Captain (Head of House) of Harbinger...
As Chief Cadet Captain of Harbinger I acted as a link between the pupils, the Housemaster, and the staff running divisions. Any issues with pupils in house, or out of house, and in lessons, I liaised with the Housemaster to help with the smooth running of the house.
The three main skills that I learnt whilst being Chief were to be able to be part of a team - working with the Upper Sixth from the staff to make sure that the boys were happy and that there was enough going on in house to keep them entertained, leading the team - coming up with ideas, and delegation as well - learning the importance of giving other people jobs to do and not just taking it all for myself.
How did the College help you to develop as an individual?
The College really helped with my confidence, being able to speak my mind, being able to speak what I think is the right thing to do, and put my ideas forward in a way that's clear. Good communication with people as well comes with that confidence.
What are your Pangbourne highlights?
The biggest highlight of my time at the College was racing at Henley with the 1st VIII in the Summer of 2021. It was great fun to do that! I also really enjoyed leading the Pringle team. I think that was one of the biggest opportunities provided to really put forward my leadership, lead a team of great individuals in such a prestigious cadet competition. Earlier in my time was going to St Paul's Cathedral for the Falklands Service. That was one of my favourite memories.
What did you find most challenging during your time at the College?
One of the most challenging things I experienced at Pangbourne was the time management and being able to balance my sport commitments with my academic commitments. This came most into fruition with training for the 1st VIII during Sixth Form, as well as studying for things like GCSEs and A Levels and trying to balance training and academics.
How did you overcome these challenges?
Initially it was quite difficult balancing training and academics, but the teachers were certainly a massive help. They would suggest ways I could ease up my schedule and helped me work around my other commitments. For example, they would help ease off the training or they would ease off a bit of workload so I could balance both at the same time.
What makes Pangbourne College unique?
The most obvious thing that makes the school unique is the traditions, the ceremony and parades, not many schools have that. That is certainly something that makes the College unique. But, I do think that the sense of community that is driven within the school brings people together and that is supported through the boarding houses - all of the boys and girls are one, but within that community as well, they focus on the individual. Pangbourne really helps individuals develop into the best form of themselves.
What are your plans for life after Pangbourne?
I would like to go and do an apprenticeship Bike Mechanics course down in the village. After that, I would then like to go to university and study Classics. Following on from that, my plan is to go to Sandhurst and commission as an Officer into the Army.
