125th Anniversary Events
2009
Saturday 19 September 10.00 am onwards125th Anniversary Old Girls’ Association Reunion
All Old Girls, former and current staff are warmly invited to this year’s Annual Reunion and in particular we will welcome back the “Niners” (Leavers of 1999, 1989, 1979, 1969, 1959, 1949 and 1939). There will be plenty to see and do for everybody, including a revival of the tradition of Gaudy.The Reunion Programme will include:
• Bucks Fizz, Coffee & Pastries
• School Tours available
• School Archives Display open for viewing
• Oral History Project
• Digitisation of Old Girls’ memorabilia
• Exhibitions by OG Artists & Current Pupils
• AGM
• Pimms & Jazz
• Lunch and Picnics
• Diving display
• School v Wycombe Abbey Lacrosse
• Open Rehearsal in the Performing Arts Centre
• Tennis courts available
• Swimming Pool open for family use
• Croquet starts
• Gaudeamus
• Tea – welcoming Mrs Gibson, Miss Herson, and Mrs Lorge as honorary OGs
Venue: St Swithun’s School
Wednesday 14 October 7.30 pm
Music Scholars & Exhibitioners 125th Anniversary Concert
A varied programme of solos and works for chamber ensemble performed by the School's leading instrumentalists and singers.Venue: St Swithun’s Performing Arts Centre
Sunday 29 November 6.30 pm
School Advent Service
Our School’s Advent Sunday celebration, with candlelit procession and wonderful singing. A traditional service, with beautiful music and words for reflection and prayer on the great Advent themes.The choir leads the School community with carols, descants and
rousing hymns.
Venue: Winchester Cathedral
2010
Thursday 4 February 7.00 pm125th Anniversary Old Girls’ London Reception
The School and the Old Girls’ Association invite all Old Girls to an evening Reception at the Royal College of Art. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet old school friends and enjoy a private viewing of some of the College’s renowned art collection.Venue: The Senior Common Rooms, The Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, SW7 2EU
Sunday 28 February 6.30 pm
125th Anniversary Evensong
In May 1884 St Swithun’s School was founded thanks to the inspiration of Anna Bramston, daughter of the then Dean of Winchester Cathedral, John Bramston. Throughout our history, successive deans have contributed to the life of the School by serving on the School Governing Council, and we are delighted that our preacher for this special anniversary service will be The Very Rev’d James Atwell, Dean of Winchester Cathedral.Canticles, psalms, descants and festive anthems sung by the Swithun Choir and the School congregation.
Venue: Winchester Cathedral
Tuesday 9 March 7.30 pm
Amy Locke Lecture
Amy Locke was a renowned historian and a worthy recipient of the School’s first Charlotte Yonge Scholarship. This evening’s lecture outlines the founding years of St Swithun’s history before delving into the captivating story of Amy’s life and work before her tragically early death.Venue: St Swithun’s Performing Arts Centre
Friday 14 May 7.30 pm
Founders’ Day Concert
Our annual musical celebration of the school’s foundation, with spirited performances by our Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Choir and other senior ensembles.Venue: St Swithun’s Performing Arts Centre
Friday 2 July 7.30 pm
125th Anniversary PTA Ball
Organised by the St Swithun’s PTA, the Ball will bring the 125th Anniversary year’s celebrations to a fitting end in the marquee on the School lawn.Venue: The Marquee, St Swithun’s School
Friday 9 July 6.00 pm
125th Anniversary Old Girls’ Midsummer Reception
The School and the Old Girls Association invite all Old Girls to a Reception and Private View of the Contemporary Art, Craft and Design Fair at Winchester Cathedral. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet old school friends and enjoy the work of Guilds of Craftsmen from Hampshire & Berkshire, Sussex, Surrey and Oxfordshire alongside a large number of outstanding individual craftspeople.Venue: Winchester Cathedral Inner Close
For further information on all 125th Anniversary Events call 01962 835782 or email 125events@stswithuns.com