ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, CALNE NEWS SHEET NUMBER 57
OCTOBER 1972
EDITORIAL This year, there have been occasions of unusual importance in the history of St. Mary's. The first of these was the Dedication of the new Chapel by the Bishop of Salisbury. After watching the general progress of the building from its foundation to its completion, it was a great joy, not only to be present at the Dedication service, but also, later, to experience what it means to worship daily in so beautiful a chapel which can accommodate the whole school. We are indeed grateful to all who have made this privilege possible. We were, therefore, deeply grieved to hear at the end of the summer term, of the death of the Bishop, of whom we were all very fond, and who had confirmed many of us. As well as a new Chapel, we have a new Reading Room, already greatly used; a passage leading to it, ideal for exhibiting painting and sketches by members of the school; and opening off the passage, a new, and most attractive Sixth Form sitting room, much appreciated by its fortunate owners. The Old Girls' Reunion and Founders' Day, always special events, were, this year, of more than ordinary significance, for they were the last of the many similar occasions when Miss Gibbins was present as Headmistress. We shall miss Miss Gibbins dreadfully, and I certainly could not begin to express what she has given to St. Mary's; and I know, we shall never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for us all. Yet, as she herself has said, we must not try to live in the past, but look to the future. We all wish her a very happy retirement, and a restful one, if that is at all possible! Mrs. Bailey, Miss Gibbins' successor, was with us on this Founders' Day, and St. Mary's looks forward to a period of happy development under her guidance. We give her and her family our good wishes for next term. NICOLA INGRAM