Roedean in the snow – January 2010

A very warm welcome to the second issue of The QUAD. I’m so grateful for thefantastic feedback we had on the first issue, from ORs welcoming morecommunication within our community. On a personal note, getting involved withThe QUAD and ORA has been a real trip down memory lane. Whilst puttingtogether this issue, I remembered that as a student in the 1980’s, other thanweekend visits home and day trips to Brighton, contact with ‘the outside world’ inthose pre-internet days was limited to Sunday morning letter-writing home,strictly enforced by Miss Coulter (staff, 1972-1985), our Housemistress in JuniorHouse. Then, in Main School, phone privileges were granted and evenings werespent queuing, shiny green BT phone card in hand, on the steps outside the SCR

THE QUADOld Roedeanians’ Association Newsletter

Issue 2 – Summer 2010

Welcome Back

(Senior Common Room). Computer usage in those days was confined to thesmall Computer Room, where we spent daytimes learning how to write coding onnow obsolete BBC computers and evenings playing ‘Chuckie Egg’ and creating 6-foot banners on the squeaky old dot matrix printers.How things have changed. On a recent visit to School, shiny laptops wereapparent in many of the bedrooms and no doubt iPhones have replaced thephone cards! However, the real technological revolution has of course been theemergence of social networking sites. Facebook has helped hundreds of ORs re-connect with “girls” (now grown women with families and proper jobs!) from ouryears at School. This has been a real joy for me – getting back in touch withnames once so familiar then forgotten for perhaps a decade or two. Photos areregularly uploaded to exclamatory on-line squeals of horror at 80’s haircuts andfashions, and long-forgotten memories are collectively and virtually pieced together.

It’s an old adage that the friends that you meet at boarding school endure through theyears. And now new technologies are helping us to make that happen - to re-connectwith old friends across continents and oceans, or maybe just around the corner.

Is there anyone you want to look up? Our official Facebook page (“OldRoedeanians’ Association”) now has more than 300 members. There are alsointernational reps in the United States, Canada, South Africa and South America -visit www.oldroedeanians.co.uk or contact Nicky Orlebar the ORA MembershipSecretary for more details about your local rep if you are not living in the UK.We hope you enjoy this issue. Please do contact me with your stories andmemories.

Katya Borowski (No.4, 1982-1987) editoratlarge@oldroedeanians.co.uk

President’s messageThe more I learn about the history of the school the more I realise how well themodel of education that the Lawrence sisters conceived in 1885, and dutifullycontinued by their successors, has stood the test of time. I genuinely believe thatthe Lawrence sisters and their supporters hoped that all ORs would remain incontact and support the school. I feel so lucky that I have been able to do justthat.

In his foreward to the book Roedean 1885-1955, the then Chairman of Councilwrote: “The Old Roedeanians’ Association, with groups at home and abroad,today numbers over three thousand members; the acorn planted by theLawrences has indeed become an oak.” I think this only goes to show theimportance that Roedean places on its old girls and the part we had to play in itspast achievements.

1885 School opened by Penelope, Millicent & Dorothy Lawrence in Lewes Crescent, Brighton.1897 Foundation stone laid on 26 July for building of School House, Music Wing and four Houses.

I, like the Lawrences, believe we all have a great deal to contribute to Roedean’scontinued strength. By sharing our contacts and experiences, we can helpprovide current pupils and each other with hope and confidence in the future. Weare starting a Mentor Scheme for current pupils and ORs who require direction intheir chosen career or who might have a common interest. Please contact me ifthis is something that you would be interested in helping with in any shape orform (president@oldroedeanians.co.uk).

I made a point of visiting school often and tried to meet as many members of theRoedean Community as I could this year. Each time, I leave rejuvenated and fullof enthusiasm - wishing I could stay longer. I hope that this edition of The QUADgives you some measure of the ambience that exists at school in 2010 andencourages you to join us for one of the events or to contribute your time orexperience to a project at Roedean. Even if you can’t be there in person, it wouldbe great to have your news so we can include it in the OR Magazine or the nextissue of The QUAD. My highlights of this year:

• The ORA AGM with a record attendance of over 80 ORs who had theprivilege of Tatiana Macaire’s (Miller, No.3, 1944-51) inspirational afterdinner speech and receiving a text from a reluctant attendee on my wayhome stating that she had had a fab time and in her opinion “it was betterthan therapy”.

• Welcoming last year’s VI2 to the ORA at Speech Day and celebratingtheir many and varied achievements with them. I have no idea how theyfound the time to excel in all those different talents and skills, pass theirexams and be such well-balanced, friendly and confident people with it!

• Enjoying dinner in Keswick House (JH aka No.5 and now the Sixth Formhouse) with Mrs Steele (“Head of House” as they call “Housemistresses”now) and realising part way through dinner that her dining room used to beUIIIB (my first classroom in 1980).

• My weekly chats with Sylvia Bailey (Hodgson, No.1, 1946-1953) a closerelative of the Lawrences who resides in San Diego. I feel like we havebeen friends forever and we have only recently met on Facebook.

The response to my plea to the Old Roedeanians’ Association Facebookmembers asking for pen pals for a Lower 4 writing project was phenomenal and Ireceived replies from over 30 volunteers within 24 hours. Between them theirRoedean experiences cover the years from 1946 to 2009 - nearly 65 years ofhistory on tap! Well done Mrs Wilkinson (their English teacher) for coming upwith such a brilliant initiative. I am told the results will be on display on RoedeanDay, so please come along and see for yourself.

Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to the superb ORA Committee; theenergetic and enthusiastic team I work with at school; and all those ORs who Ihave had the pleasure of meeting in person, by phone or electronically for theirnever-ending support, encouragement and friendship.

Sasha Glynn (No.1, 1980-87) president@oldroedeanians.co.uk

1900 ORA founded. First Fathers’ cricket match. 1903 Theresa Lawrence and Katherine MargaretEarle open Roedean South Africa in Jeppestown.

School Report by Frances King, HeadmistressDear friends and supporters,

As always, Lent is an exciting term at Roedean for the soon-to-be ORs in VI2waiting for their university offers. The girls have already received a very good arrayof offers, from world famous universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, UCL,Imperial and LSE through to a wide variety of excellent universities both in the UKand overseas.

I am fully supportive of Sasha’s plan to develop a Mentor Scheme with ORs andas you will read on page 6, we have just appointed Abra Reid (No.1, 1984-86) tobe our new Head of Careers. Abra is moving back from Greece to take up thepost and is looking forward to delivering sector-leading careers guidance toensure Roedeanians are best-placed for university admission and beyond. I amsure you will want to support Abra once she is settled as she seeks ORvolunteers to either offer internships and work experience at their own workplaceor to return to school to talk directly to the girls.

Junior SchoolLast year’s merger with St Mary’s Hall provided awonderful opportunity to establish a Roedeanfoothold in central Brighton. All winter we havebeen responding to enquiries from prospectiveparents intrigued by the Roedean sign planted onEastern Road (next to the Royal Sussex CountyHospital) and this resulted in excellent turnoutsat the Open Mornings this year.

Some of this buzz was prompted by the wonderfulaccolade the Junior School received from theseminal Good Schools Guide early in the newyear, when it was described as a ‘stunninglygood prep school’ with ‘inspirational teaching’.Then, immediately afterwards, there was moreexcitement: the Junior School choir won throughto the national finals of the Barnardo’s FestivalCompetition at the Royal Festival Hall, London -the only choir in Sussex to reach this stage.

Their immaculate uniforms, excellent behaviour and beautiful performance in frontof over 2000 people were a credit to the Roedean name.

1908/1910 Junior House (aka House 5 now Keswick House) opened, San building ready; Tunnel tothe beach opened. 1915/1916 Sir Robert Baden-Powell inspects scouts at Roedean on 3 July.Knitting Proficiency badge introduced to Scouting to provide soldiers and sailors with usefulwoollen items. School joins the Students’ Careers Association.

In good voice - our triumphant choir

InternationalisationThe theme for this academic year has been internationalisation. We haverestructured the admissions team in order to start proactively balancing ournationality intake; we have made scoping visits to Malaysia, Spain and Germanyto assess the education system and we welcomed a visiting History lecturer fromPhoenix, Arizona who provided U5 with an impressive understanding of theAmerican Civil War. Finally, we will be travelling to the US in November 2010 andwould be delighted to catch up with transatlantic ORs – please do get in touch atheadmistress@roedean.co.uk

Next year, we will be sending the first outbound Roedean exchange studentsabroad. Harriet Scott, U5, is going to Lakefield College, Ontario, and MorganBonson, L5, is going to Fintona School, Melbourne. As Roedean is a genuinelyglobal brand, with ORs based in over 80 countries, we are very excited to besending girls abroad in order to live and work in a different culture. If you are anOR living in Ontario or Melbourne and would like to say hello to either of ourexchange students while they are there, please contact me atheadmistress@roedean.co.uk

OR CommunicationWe are delighted to announce that the installation of the new Iris OR database iswell underway. The system will allow us to develop much stronger relationshipswith ORs all around the world, for the benefit of the School and the ORA. I amvery grateful to Sasha and her committee for the time they have given over thelast few months to weigh up the available systems, negotiate the contracts andparticipate in the intense training schedule. The database will go live in May andwill be fully operational in time for your details to be updated on Roedean Day. Asecond phase, the online/self update module, will go live at the end of the summer.

Brighton MarathonFinally, by the time you read this, the inaugural Brighton Marathon will have takenplace on Sunday 18 April 2010. The 12,000 runners start from Preston Park andgo east to Rottingdean and west to Shoreham – past the main school gates inboth directions - before ending at the Pier.

Since early November, six intrepid members of Roedean staff have been intraining – congratulations to Mr Back (English), Mr Brett (Bursary), MrsCarnaghan (you may remember her as Miss Trumper, PE), Mrs Chandler (PE),Mr Orys (H2) and Mr Woodgate (PE) for participating. I am sure they will begiving the OR team a run for their money in the Golden Mile on Roedean Day!Read Jane Chandler’s story from the Marathon on page 7.

1920 House attics opened up to create ‘Heaven’. 1923/1924 Three Lawrence sisters announcetheir retirement as Headmistresses. Emmeline Tanner appointed Headmistress. 1938 RoyalCharter granted by King George VI on 14 December.

Full Circle

Abra Reid (No.1, 1984-1986) – new Head of CareersIt’s a long way from Athens, Greece to Roedean Way, particularly on a blusteryafternoon in late March. However, for me (an Athenian resident for the past sevenyears), visiting Roedean was as familiar as going home.

I left Roedean in 1986 en route to studying for my ‘A’-levels at St Paul’s Girls’School. The reason I was returning, some twenty-four years later was to interviewfor the position of Head of Careers: Roedean had advertised in the TimesEducational Supplement for a “strategic planner” who would be able to take “thissuccessful department forward” to meet the challenges of working in the 21st century.

As I read the job description and after I had received further information from theschool itself, my excitement mounted: this was exactly the type of post for whichI had been searching. As Head of English and UCAS and Careers Adviser atCampion School, Athens, I had become aware that it was the careers side of myjob which gave me the greatest satisfaction. Upon deciding to return to England, Ihad been looking for a suitable position in this area, rather than looking for aHead of English post. Aware of the vagaries of the Athenian postal service, Icouriered my application to Roedean and waited impatiently.

To my delight, I was one of six short-listed candidates. After a (rigorous!)telephone interview I was invited to visit Roedean on the very last day of theSpring term. There was a variety of feelings (including nerves!) coursing throughmy brain as I drove up to the school. One was surprise: the building appearedchanged – less austere, somehow – and I realised that the colour had beenaltered. Subsequently, I learned that a limewash treatment to protect the buildinghad restored its original honey colour. I liked it.

1940/1941 School moved to Keswick, Lake District for the war, party of 50 sent to EdgehillSchool, Nova Scotia. Admiralty took over occupation of Roedean from War Office. Schoolbecomes HMS Vernon, the Training School for Torpedoes and Mining and for the ElectricalBranches of the Royal Navy.1954/1955 Hannah Cohen Geography Room built (HC was 1st ORAPresident, Sussex Square 1892-93). School’s 70th Birthday celebrations attended by HRH TheQueen Mother.

I also liked the atmosphere. The last day of term at any school generally involvesan element of exuberance, but what I instantly noticed was the genuine affectionand respect between the girls and the staff. Sitting in chapel brought backmemories of giggling in the choir stalls, and handshaking (from the staff side) wasa little strange at first, particularly as I didn’t know any of the girls, but they wereall warm and friendly albeit a little curious, of course.I was thrilled to be offered the position and I am excited at the prospect ofadvising this generation of Roedeanians.

I am also keen to work closely with the ORA, particularly as Sasha is acontemporary of mine and we have already been in touch with one another. Ibelieve that we, as ORs, have a lot to offer the current girls, particularly in guidingthem through the myriad of options and opportunities available to bright,independent, forward-looking young women.

STOP PRESS - She did it! Jane Chandler recounts her Marathon taleJane and I ran in Brighton's 26.3 mile inagural Marathon! 12,000 runnersparticipated in a very special event on a lovely sunny April day. We started ourtraining in early November 2009 and were committed each week to following aplanned programme. Not a week went by that we wavered from our schedule.We covered many miles around Preston Park (the start) and Brighton, along thesea front and through town. The miles spent on the beautiful South Downs made itall feel worthwhile!Can you help us? Yes you can - Jane and I are still raising money for our charity -Cecily's Fund. Cecily Eastwood was a sparkly 19 year old when she left home tospend a year teaching in Zambia before going to university. She worked as a volunteerwith orphaned and vulnerable children in Kitwe in Zambia's Copperbelt province. InJune 1997, shortly before she planned to return to England, she was killed in aroad accident. Her parents set up Cecily's Fund in her memory and to support thechildren she worked with. Jane and I would welcome your support in helping us tocontinue to raise money for our charity. You are invited to donate on line athttp://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/roedean2010Or if you prefer to put a cheque made payable to Cecily's Fund, in the post to JaneChandler, PE Department, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, EastSussex, BN2 5RQ - that too would be great.

Thank you so much in advance for your support. Jane Chandler and Jane Carnaghan

1959/1960 First Television set purchased in Main School and donated to House 2. House 4 hireda set. School outfitter changed from Forma of Cheltenham to Dickins & Jones and Debenham &Freebody. School bells signalling start and end of lessons automated and Dining Room blockopened by HRH Princess Margaret.

Jane Chandler gets a hero’swelcome from the girls

Alice McGilligan and Claire Stokes (current VI2’s)with the Marathon’s Official Starter and Olympicmedallist, Steve Ovett.

A Tribute to Yvonne Rhonda Ruffman(Cumberlege, No.4, 1934-40)

After Issue 1 of The QUADwas published, we werecontacted by WilliamRuffman, the son of ORRhonda Ruffman, whowrote to let us know aboutthe recent passing of hismother. He also kindly senton the tribute he read at her funeral, which included some lovely details about hismother’s life, which we are delighted to share:

“Rhonda was born in Newcastle in 1921. When she was thirteen she was sent offto Roedean, where it soon became clear to all that her talents lay on the sportsfield rather than in the classroom. She was an accomplished wicket keeper andlacrosse player, but she excelled at tennis. She played for the school at 15; at 16(in 1937) she won the Northumberland Junior Singles and was subsequentlycoached by Dan Maskell, who in the 1930’s was more widely known as anational tennis champion and coach, rather than more latterly as the BBC’s‘voice of tennis’. She later played at Junior Wimbledon (knocked out in the firstround by the eventual winner!) and at Queens. Her grandson Ed asked her only amonth ago whether she had been to Queens, and she surprised all around thetable by piping up ‘Yes, I played there’.

She spent the war years in the WAF as a Plotter, after which she married and fivechildren followed. After they were grown she served as a Magistrate and LadyCaptain of the golf club.

The story of anyone’s life isn’t complete without the little faults and foibles -thankfully like the rest of us Rhoda had a few. Like many of her generation, thethought of throwing out a chicken carcass without making stock was inexcusable– this could be irritating when she already had fifteen pints in the deep freeze.She was somewhat gullible – she must be one of the only people to have beenpersuaded by a daytime burglar that she discovered in her hall (who also had herpurse in his pocket), that he had lost his dog and was looking for it – she insistedthat he look around again to make sure his dog wasn’t in the house, and took hisphone number as well just in case she stumbled across it.

She sadly suffered a stroke in 1996, but her determination to remain independentensured that she was able to continue to conduct her life doing many of thethings that she loved, including three visits to see her daughter and grandchildrenin Australia, despite being confined to her wheelchair.”

We thought it rather summed up the spirit of the Roedean girl - successful,resourceful, helpful, independent and determined. Many thanks to William forsharing her story with us and for kindly donating photos of her Roedean days tothe archives.

Yvonne and her tennispartner Miss Bridgerepresenting Roedeanagainst Beneden Schoolat Queens Club in 1938.

1970/1971 Careers Reading Room built, indoor swimming pool opened. Mr John Hunt appointedfirst male Head. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme started. Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebratedwith a special service, extended half term holiday and a day of sponsored activities in aidof the Jubilee Fund.

The Downs are alive with the Sound of MusicLindsay Faberij de Jonge (No.4, 1995-2001)

It was a drunken pre-Christmas idea whichactually turned into reality - a rare thing, Iknow! We all left Roedean in summer 2001 andafter a lovely dinner and many bottles of winebefore the festive period, we came up with theidea to return to School on a weekend in Marchand watch the annual school play. Trying tofind a time in all of our diaries that worked wasno mean feat, but finally we all confirmed that

20 March would work and headed down to our old stomping ground for a weekend- good old Brighton!

We purposely arrived an hour before the play was due to start so that we couldexplore the school and see how much had changed. The first thing to note wasthe stunning new facade of the school - a lick of paint had been applied and thebuilding really stood out on the cliff, all cream coloured and proud. After a nosearound House 4 (nothing had really changed, apart from the pantry facilities hadbeen updated to resemble something out of Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen!), weheaded down the corridor with the obligatory stop off at the sports board to seewhat the latest sports results were and who was in what team - old habits diehard for people like Charlie Eldridge (No.4, 1996-01), Jasmine Samra (No.4, 1996-01), Georgie Knott (No.4, 1994-01), Gillian Hamilton (No.1, 1995-01) and AlexHendy (No.1, 1996-01).

Not one stone, or room I suppose in this instance, was left unturned. With aquick peek at the library and the dining room, Alex then proceeded to unbolt thechapel doors and head into the Cloisters. Fortunately, the bell had been lockedaway firmly, as I am not sure that Alex wouldn’t have given it a quick tug to see if itstill worked!

The play this year, The Sound of Music, was really wonderful and beautifullyacted and sung by every single person on stage, from the lead Maria to thesmaller parts of the nuns. What was so great to see was that the standard of theplays really still is so high. The backstage team, the hair/make up girls, theactresses and the orchestra - it was clear that such pride was taken in what theywere doing. Roedean girls are so lucky to have such a fantastic theatre on theirdoorstep and they definitely do it proud with the level of theatre that is produced.

The half way interval called for a cheeky glass of wine in the dance studio.Imagine our surprise when we were served this wine by three nuns who turned outto be Miss Trumper (Mrs Carnaghan - now married, but will always be MissTrumper in our eyes), Mrs Goulet and Mrs Chandler! Screams of their delightalerted other teachers there that night to our presence, and soon enough we weresurrounded by Miss Carragher, Mrs Stanway and many others all clamouring tofind out what we were doing now, if we were married (sadly all six of us are STILLsingle!) and more importantly, “would we be back for the Golden Mile in June?!”!

Jodie Gough our OR Scholar for 2010

The OR Fund was established over 80 years ago to assistpresent pupils who have been at the School for at least twoyears, Old Roedeanians, and their daughters, granddaughtersand great-granddaughters. The Fund has grown gradually overthe years thanks to the generosity of Old Roedeanians andwe now contribute to the support of one student with £3,000per year for two years.

Frances King has written to the ORA Scholarship FundTrustees to say that all her team are thrilled that the ORA has generously offeredto support Jodie Gough as the OR Scholar for the next two years.

Since coming to Roedean in Upper 3, Jodie has been a diligent student, receivingAcademic Honours last year, and achieving some of the top marks in the Upper 5Trials this spring. Alongside this, she has displayed immense talent in drama andmusic. In March this year, Jodie played the leading role of Maria in the School’sproduction of The Sound of Music. She was always the last to leave rehearsalsand it is testament to her all-round commitment that despite three very highenergy performances near the end of a long term, she was in school on time thenext day meeting various academic deadlines.

After the play finished, we ended the night at a little Italian restaurant in Brightonwhere we all reminisced about school, the teachers and other girls we had livedwith for so many years. You could say that we came full circle from the glassesof wine we shared pre-Christmas where this idea all came about, to the glassesof wine we shared at Piccolo’s in Brighton where we talked about how great anevening we had all had!

I would definitely recommend to any OR who fancies a night at the theatre and atrip down memory lane - and the best and most surprising thing about it, is thatthe ticket for the play was free. When does that ever happen in the West End?!The quality of the productions at Roedean definitely rival those of its Londoncounterparts. A wonderful evening all round. Same time, same place next year girls?

ORs enjoying the performance

Gillian Hamilton (No.4, 1995-2001), Lindsay Faberij de Jonge (No.4, 1995-2001), Jasmine Samra (No.4, 1996-2001),Charlotte Eldridge (No.4, 1996-2001), Georgina Knott (No.4, 1994- 2001), Alex Hendy (No.1, 1996-2001)

1985 School celebrates its centenary. 1986 Centenary Sports Hall opened. 1987 October hurricanehits Roedean; 276 windows are damaged. Centenary Hall opened by Lynda Chalker (Bates, No.4,1953-61).

Events diaryWine tasting evening – November 2009On a typically wild and windy Brighton night in November, over 80 hardy soulsbraved the conditions for a night of fine wines and fond memories at TheArrogant Frog restaurant. With expert instruction from Toby of Quaff WineMerchants, we teamed up to try and answer the questions in the quiz – inbetween sips of delicious wines and catching up with old friends.

As well as ORs from across the generations, we were joined by three ex-Heads, Sue Meek (1978-80 also 1984-1996 and Headmistress of St Mary’sHall from 1997 to 2009), Carolyn Shaw (2003 - 2008) and Ann Longley 1984-1997) and current Headmistress Frances King, as well as other OR and SMHstaff including Dr Bailin (ORA Staff Rep, staff 1980-1997). We were alsodelighted to welcome old girls from St Mary’s Hall, which along with the wholeevening, had been brilliantly organised by our Social Secretary Adela Husseinwho attended both St Mary’s Hall and Roedean. The official wine tasting wasfollowed by a three-course meal and for some, further wine tasting into theearly hours – all the while we were attended to by Princess Anne’s formerbutler! We hope that more of you will be able to join us for our next socialgatherings, outlined below. For more information about any of them pleasecontact president@oldroedeanians.co.uk

Invite to a private view in Hong Kong - 17 June 2010

OR Nicky Carter (Whittington, No11982-1985) and her husband Rob areholding an exhibition in Hong Kongwith a private view on Thursday 17June 2010 at 6-8:30pm at The CatStreet Gallery. Their work takes prideof place in the collections of Sir EltonJohn, Simon Fuller, David and VictoriaBeckham, Matthew Williamson, KevinSpacey, Jude Law to name but a few.They work in the mediums ofphotography, painting, sculpture andfilm and have had several importantsolo shows over the world.

Rob and Nicky have generously invitedall ORs and their families in HongKong to attend the private viewprovided that they indicate their

interest in advance. If you would like to attend, please contact Nicky(nicky@robandnick.com) directly and she will send you details. The show continuesfor a month, so don’t worry if you can’t attend the private view. Nicky is keen tomeet as many ORs as possible, so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself.1992 Day girls re-introduced. 1994 Performing Arts Centre opened by the Prince of Wales, Design &Technology Centre opened. 2003 Roedean South Africa celebrated its Centenary. Roedean Schoolappears on a limited Brighton & Hove edition of the Monopoly game. 2009 Roedean merges with StMary’s Hall the oldest girls’ school in Brighton and Roedean Junior School complete with boysjoins the Roedean Community.

Events diaryReunion and Roedean Day –Saturday 26 June 2010We are looking forward to welcoming asmany ORs as possible to the highlightin the school calendar – Reunion atRoedean Day. This year is particularlyspecial, as it will be the launch event forthe 125 years celebrations. Theprogramme includes dance and dramashowcases, tours of the Houses, adrinks reception and summer lunch, before the main event – the hotlycontested Golden Mile race in theafternoon. The A level and GCSE art andDT final shows, and the archives, willalso be open as usual.

Due to anticipated high demand this year, we will be ticketing the lunch,showcase and House tours for the first time. Please email lmm@roedean.co.ukwith your request – tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Another day at the races – Ascot Family Day – 7 August 2010How about an OR day out at the world famous Ascot racecourse thissummer? The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup sees teams of riders from all overthe world compete over six races for the coveted trophy. There will be a freefairground and other entertainments to keep the children amused. In theevening, you can re-live those 80’s memories at the two hour live concert inthe Old Paddock featuring The ‘Here & Now’ Tour with Boy George, TheChristians, Belinda Carlisle, Johnny Hates Jazz, Midge Ure, Captain Sensibleand China Crisis. Please email Sasha (president@oldroedeanians.co.uk) ifyou and your family would like to come along. The adult tickets for the wholeday, including unlimited food and drink, are estimated to be in the region of£150 (children approximately £30). At the moment, we are simply gauginginterest and this reunion event will not be viable unless at least 24 ORsexpress an interest by 21 June 2010.

Winter social event – Saturday 20 November 2010

Please express your interest and contribute your ideas byemailing social-secretary@oldroedeanians.co.uk

2010 Launch of new Roedean and ORA IRIS communications software. Worldwide celebrations of 125th

anniversary of The Lawrence Sisters opening their boarding school commence with drinks in theCloisters on Saturday 26 June 2010 at 12 noon for all ORs, their families and VI2 leavers,their families and guests.

Four Heads are better than one -at the Wine Tasting. Ann Longley,Frances King, Carolyn Shaw and Sue Meek