A Very Successful Coffee Morning Reunion

Alumni Relations Officer Mrs Sylvia O'Sullivan reports: 'Generations were joined at Bablake when former pupils from the 1940s through to the early 60s met current pupils at our Spring Coffee Morning last week.

Our former pupils, who assembled in the school's Main Library, were welcomed by Headmaster Mr John Watson, reminisced about their own days at Bablake and spoke to Archivist Mr Peter Burden. They were also able to chat to some younger pupils as Mr Gary Park (English) brought his Shell class to meet the former pupils and make comparisons between their current school day and those of over 40, 50 and even 60 years ago.

The pupils found it a very inspirational experience, coming away with lots of stories to tell their friends, in particular after hearing about the rendition of ‘The School Song’. Mrs Scott-Burt (Music, Enrichment and Outreach) presented a super ‘re-worked’ rendition of ‘The School Song’ with our 4th, 5th and 6th formers. Afterwards some of these pupils even spoke with the Headmaster requesting that they too should have a school song to sing in assembly each morning!

We were so pleased that the morning was successful and that all our guests seemed very happy to be back visiting us. The day was a poignant one for many and we hope to be able to host a similar Coffee Morning again next year.'

Thank you to Mrs O'Sullivan as well as all the staff who supported her with this excellent event.