The Queen"s School welcomes back Old Girls
Two groups of former pupils of The Queen”s School arranged special reunion lunches at school to celebrate the anniversary of the day they left school. One group was the Class of 88, the other was the Class of 48 – ladies who left the school 60 years ago.
It was a very special reunion at The Queen”s School as former pupils whose schooldays had ended in 1948 met together to celebrate 60 years since they left school. Eleven former pupils, together with former school secretary Joanna Goodchild, exchanged reminiscences and recalled the school as it was so many years ago. Organiser of the event, Mrs Margot Lumb of Chester said: ” Some of us return to school regularly for meetings of the Old Girls” Association, the QSA, but some of my contemporaries have not been back to school for many years. Inevitably there have been a lot of changes and they were fascinated to see all the new developments. We had a lovely lunch and exchanged news.” Also enjoying a reunion lunch was the Class of 88, who greeted the arrival of their former headmistress, Miss Margaret Farra and deputy head Miss Elinor Edwards, with cheers and applause. Headmistress Catherine Buckley, who welcomed all the former pupils said: ” We were delighted to see so many old girls of the school. We are always keen to host reunions for former pupils, but this is the first time I have welcomed ladies who left us so long ago. I am pleased that they still want to return to their old haunts and remember their days at Queen”s.”
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and in the latest Government league tables, published in January 2008, Queen’s A level results again placed us as the top school in Cheshire.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a “can do” philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen”s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral. More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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