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St Andrew’s Day 2024
I t was another magical day which followed the same format as in previous years. After Chapel, the Y8s ran a variety of games for all the other children to enjoy. This year’s array was every bit as good as previously with many imaginative, energetic and entertaining challenges for all participants. As before, we were joined by a number of former staff and friends of St Andrews to share in the celebrations and they gathered in the staff room for a pre -lunch drink before, they too, adjourned to the dining room. The festive feast provided by Tom Butler and his team in the kitchens was simply wonderful and enjoyed and appreciated by young and not so young alike. After lunch, it was over to the gym for the afternoon entertainment and the buzz and excitement went up still further. The range of acting, dancing and singing performed by the children was a wonderful showcase of their many talents. No St Andrew’s Day show would be complete without the antics and bravado of the staff though and those who took to the stage were widely applauded for their efforts. After the excitement of the day had subsided the choir performed at ‘Meads Magic’ to a The School celebrated St Andrew’s Day on 29th November 2024
wider audience before they too, got the chance to wind down over the exeat weekend. It had, once again, lived up to its reputation as being ‘the best day of the year.’ Greetings were received from the following: OAs The Arnell and Boardman families: Mark Arnell (1990–1995) and Beatrice Boardman nee Arnell (1987–1990) and Mr and Mrs Arnell. Ian Douglas (1951–1956). Robert Foote (1939– 1944). The Foster family: Louise Nichols nee Foster (1984–1991), John (1993–1995), Charles and Harry (1996–1999), Lucy (1997–2003), Elizabeth OE (1969–1970) and Dick James (1930–1936). Barney Gregory (1979–1985). The Hecks family: Lottie (2018–2024), Tom (2018–2024) and Polly (2018–2022). The Liddell family: Brian Liddell (1953–1957), Colin Liddell (1956–1961), Victoria Lerner nee Liddell (1990–1994) and also remembering David Liddell , MC (1926–1930 and Governor) and Ian Liddell , VC (1929–1933). Ben Shuttleworth (1989–1995). The Wilkey family: Lewis (1984–1990) and Simon (1986– 1992). Former Staff Gareth Jones (Hm 2015–2020). Simon Severino (Hm 2010–2015). Dalene Viljoen (1991–2006). Paul and Sue Williams (1978–2006)
A number of OAs sent their good wishes via Facebook. They included Judith Anthony (1976–1977), Tim Blackburn (1979–1984), Rich Campbell (1970–1975), Juliet Dryden (1978–1981), Charlie Fulton- Langley (1986–1991), Reece Gosden (1995–2005), Tom Grantham (1974–1978), Rupert Harper (1961–1967), Tim Hide (1990–1996), Alison Higgs , Melissa Jagger (1981–1986), Genie Lam , Guy Linley-Adams (1975–1980), Jonathan Mount (1957–1963) Pip McNaughton-Smith (1979–1986), Hollie Milligan (1993–1999), Nicholas Monu (1973– 1979), Chalotorn Phaovibul (1967–1970), Nick Price , David Pringle (1978–1983), Emma Schofield , Martin Skinner (1977–1983) and Gil Stead . Guests who attended included the following Ann Caffyn, Fiona and John Chambers, Guy and Jane Baker, Angela Crockatt, Fiona Dundas, Nicky Eckert, Simon Farrar, Emma Garrett, Abbey Gough, Derek and Dorothy Greenwood, Jan Hafernik, Zoe Harris, Mike Harrison, Vicky Henley, Michael Howell, Judith Moore, Mike Palmer, Brian Price, Andrew and Elaine Robinson, Helen Rowe, John and Sue Smith, Lee Swallow, Sally Tomsett, Ali Wicks, Robert Wicks.
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