In a letter to The Sunday Times, Andrew Mair, vice-principal of Berkhamsted School, says schools play a "vital" role in fostering a sense of responsibility, service and contribution among young people. He argues that education should not only equip pupils for personal success, but also help them understand the importance of giving back to their communities. "A nation flourishes when its citizens ask less what they are owed and more what they can give. This truth matters now more than ever before", he concludes. The letter appears just below halfway.

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