“Dear Future self… “– What would you tell your future self if you could? The Grade 11s from Kingswood College, Grahamstown, experienced exactly this when they opened a sealed letter they wrote to themselves in 2019 when they were in Grade 8. “Dear Future self…” is how the letter started, with their Grade 8 picture in the top corner. The letters had been sealed and kept until the end of grade 11, as prepared to become seniors next year.

Rev Tim designed this experience with two main aims in mind. “With “Dear Future self…” I wanted to create a fun experience where they could see how much they’ve grown in terms of their thinking and opinions. My other goal was to help them remember what it was like to be a Grade 8 and have Matric mentors. The Matrics have a lot of influence and I want them to remember that and rise up and be the best leader and mentor that they can possibly be”.