CLASS OF 1973

On the weekend of 22nd and 23rd April, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group from the Class of 1973 back to Ford Park. For many, this was the first time they had set foot on school grounds for 50 years! A certain amount of trepidation for some was quickly dispelled. As one attendee reported, “What treasured memories were provided at the 50-year reunion. It was truly a wonderful day which reignited reminiscences, re-kindled past friendships and generated the odd character assassination of some of our long-lamented masters!” And another who told me “it was an awakening for me in many ways and certainly great to pick up on so many conversations, after fifty years in the majority of cases!”

Following coffee & bacon butties, the group were escorted around the campus on a trip down memory lane by three of our Senior Prefects – Kate A, Laurenz P & Alex S – thanks to them for giving up their Saturday morning. After the tour, school mini-buses transported the group to Plymouth Argyle where they were treated to hospitality, including a tour of the stadium and another win for the home team. The day concluded in the Gin Bar at The Hyde Park Hotel with reports that the last to leave was around midnight! Sunday morning saw a smaller group enjoy Brunch in the dining room and then a tour of Colson House – thankfully reporting vast improvements!

Local Artist and OPM Azza Gasim (Class of 2012) has been recognised this week as one of Plymouth's '30 under30'winners.

The Devon & Plymouth Chamber has again partnered with Babcock International Group to find and recognise individuals under 30 in Devon who havemadeasignificantimpactintheworkingworld.