Today Friday 19 September 2025 was the final address at Assembly for Luke Carter as the Head of School for 2025.

It was greeted with hearty applause and a standing ovation.  

The 16th Bishops Principal Mr Tony Reeler replied, thanking Luke for his important work as the Head Boy.

Luke exhorted his colleagues to stand up for what is right, and wished the Grade 11s well as they take up their leadership roles.

The Assembly was attended by Luke's father Jonathan (1991F) and mother Megan.

Luke Carter at his final Assembly as the Head of School, 2025. (Photo credit Bishops Archives). 

Bishops' 16th Principal, Mr Tony Reeler, addressing the College at this morning's Assembly - in the photo to his left is Mr Warren Wallace, Deputy Head, Sport (Photo credit Bishops Archives). 

Luke Carter addressing his Colleagues at this morning's Assembly (Photo credit Bishops Archives). 

Attending the Assembly: from LtR - Barry Emms HD of Founders House, Andy Wood (1977GH) Exec Director of the ODU, Fr Monwabisi Peter, College Chaplain, Luke Carter, Megan Carter and Jonathan Carter. 

In his final preparation for today's Address to the School, Luke took time yesterday evening to capture this photograph of the trumpets' reflections on the wall of the ante-chapel (Photo Credit: Luke Carter).

A previous article on this website (18 September) featured the work of Percy Walgate in designing the War Memorial Chapel which was completed in 1926, next year 100 years ago.