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The Magazine for the JCG Foundation incorporating the JCGA
2013 – 2014 The design and print of this publication would not be possible without the support from one of our Corporate Partners, Rathbones Investment Management International. Thank you for your continued support.
Foreword – Leanda Guy/Jane Delap
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Thank you
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A message from our Patron – Jurat Mrs Sally Le Brocq, OBE
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A message from our Principal – Carl Howarth
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A message from our 2013/14 Editor, Foundation Girl Sophie Roffe
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Jewel of JCG heritage returns to heart of JCG
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Spring Reunion, Autumn coffee morning & Hire JCG venue
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Extended Music Programme
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Jacksons Pride & Joy Interviews and Tributes
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Dates for your diary
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Leave a Legacy feature
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JCG Foundation Loyalty Card
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Old Girls' News
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Births, Engagements, Marriages and Deaths
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Foreword
Leanda Guy - Hon. Foundation Director Jane Delap - Hon. Treasurer
Welcome to our second JCG Foundation Magazine. It has been super to see old and new faces at our many events in 2013. It is most rewarding to have so many of our Old Girls' making connections with us from all over the world. The Events Calendar for 2014 is already looking exciting. From reunions to lectures, to our second Jacksons Pride and Joy event we hope we have something for everyone to enjoy. Leanda Guy
Re-engaging
Funding
The JCG Foundation website www.jcgfoundation.com is an invaluable tool which keeps members informed of all JCG activity, news and successes. You can also find each other once registered on the site.
The JCG Foundation is making a huge impact not just on College life but on education in general with the formation of the Extended Music Programme and Artist-in-Residence Scheme both made possible by the JCG Foundation.
The site also provides current students with the ability to harness the experience of our Old Girls' as they investigate and embark on a career path. We are already connecting current students with “old girls� in many walks of life.
We are very encouraged that, despite current economic pressures, local businesses have reacted positively to the launch of the JCG Foundation Corporate Partner Campaign. Investing in the next generation is crucial for the Island and the JCG Foundation scheme provides a great opportunity for businesses in Jersey to support education in the Island at many different levels.
Jane Delap
'Inspirations' Mural by Artist-in-residence Rory McCann and JCG Students, 2013
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Blue Sky Learning
Mentoring
Connecting
The JCG Foundation Girl Scheme continues to inspire and assist our Students who choose to become Foundation Girls. Our inaugural Sixth Form Foundation Girls have flown the nest as the Class of 2013. Whilst leaving College, thanks to their connection with the Foundation, they never have to leave the JCG family.
With its strong links to the business community, the Foundation is proving to be an invaluable channel for Students as they embark on exciting careers.
Fly to the destination of your choice with a JCG Education
We are very proud that three Students from the Class of 2013 have secured marketing positions locally and are also now studying for their Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications.
We are delighted that the third group of Foundation Girls are fully established and include Year 7, 9 and 12 students who join this year's 6th form Foundation Girls.
www.jcg.je www.jcgfoundation.com
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Thank you
A message from our Patron – Jurat Sally Le Brocq OBE Now in our fourth year we have lots of exciting plans.
Thank you to our corporate partners Hawksford, Rathbones Investment Management International, Jacksons, Global Fund Media and Brewin Dolphin. Without your support, we could not have had such a successful year.
We will endeavour to continue to send hard copies to those who have requested them as we do understand that not everyone wants to be on Facebook. However, for those with a passion for social media, please do join and share our JCG Foundation Group which continues to grow and has over 1000 members. JCG has also recently joined Facebook to share news and events and can be found by searching for Jersey College for Girls. We are also now tweeting @jcg_live.
Thank you to Margaret Stone and Dr Sue Taylor for their valuable time and insight into the history of our amazing College. Thank you to Mr Carl Howarth for his never ending support. We would also like to thank Mrs June Vincent and her team for helping us with the many events the Foundation now host.
Personally speaking, I feel extremely proud to have been invited to be the first Patron of the Foundation. It is a sadness to me that our children and their families have remained living in England since their births at Eastbourne when Philip, my husband, was a teacher and Housemaster at the College there. Therefore, none of my daughters or granddaughters have followed in my footsteps here and been able to benefit from this very special school which gave me such a fine grounding for life. My involvement as Patron is, therefore, even more important to me.
Since its inception in 2011 and launch in 2012, the JCG Foundation has gone from strength to strength under the inspirational leadership of Leanda Guy. She has planned and organised various fund-raising events which have caught the imaginations of the present-day students and inspired them to become involved. They appreciate the need for a Foundation to build on the heritage of the 130 years of JCG (or the Jersey Ladies College as it was originally known) and to ensure that we can continue to deliver excellence both now, which we obviously are doing with the Extended Music Programme and the Artist-in-Residence scheme being prime examples, but also for future generations.
Jurat Sally Le Brocq OBE Foundation Patron
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A message from our Principal – Carl Howarth to extend our network of contacts providing brilliant opportunities for our students? Do you have the time to work as a voluntary teaching assistant to support individual students? We would equally love to see you at our debates, concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures. This is your college and it is open for your continued learning.
Welcome to this latest edition of the JCG Foundation magazine. Without doubt, the involvement of former students in the learning of our current students lifts their aspirations and defines the close relationships which exist at JCG. Your interest in the JCG of today, based upon your presence here in the past, extends that relationship beyond the fulfilment of A levels to provide a deep historical and personal commitment to the education of girls in Jersey.
The Governors have recently launched our six year strategy. You can read this on our website or please contact the College for a paper copy. This strategy sets out our ambitions for the future, rooted in the vision and values of JCG. An aspect of the strategy looks at the campus and how we need to continually need to review and develop our facilities. The first project is the development of a playing field east of our Prep school. This is must; JCG has no green playing field space and it is something we need to change. When the time comes, I hope you will consider supporting the fundraising campaign.
Through the great efforts of the Foundation, the College is clearly seeing and appreciating the benefits of our partnerships with you. Whether it is, for example, through presentations by Anna and Mary on their experiences living in the West Bank or inviting Viv Bird (née Bailhache) to be our guest speaker at Prize Giving this September, or Margaret Stone and Dr Sue Taylor in ensuring we are updated on the lives of our Old Girls', I am acutely aware and grateful for the myriad of impressive, resolute and inspiring women connected and pleased to be involved in the College of today.
A message from our 2013 Editor – Foundation Girl Sophie Roffe From Pride and Joy to coffee catch-ups, the events have been both wide-ranging and exciting. Being a part of the Foundation team has been an unforgettable experience. For me, the Foundation has been about making new friendships and connections, which I know will last beyond school, whilst doing something worthwhile and giving back to College. It has been such a worthwhile experience, and I am so fortunate and thankful to have been a part of the fabulous JCG Foundation Girls' team.
It has been a huge privilege to have been a Foundation girl for my last few years at College and being the editor of this year's magazine has just topped it off perfectly. Although at some points it has been rather hectic, it has been so amazing hearing the many stories of old girls and what they accomplished after leaving JCG, and I hope that I will have just as much success and as many fond memories of my life when I am their age! Being a Foundation girl has truly enhanced my sixth form years at College.
Sophie Roffe 2013 – 2014 Editor
I look forward to seeing many of you at the forthcoming reunions. Thank you for your care, commitment and ambition for your College. We are made greater by what you give.
And there are many other ways you can support your College. How about acting as a Foundation ambassador for your year? Perhaps you could be a career mentor to current students as they embark upon their lives beyond JCG? Could you put us in touch with businesses and voluntary organisations 07
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Jewel of JCG heritage to return to the heart of JCG
Lee Henry, Managing Director of the Jersey Development Company said ‘We welcome the opportunity to return the oak library to the JCG Foundation and school. The library was obviously a significant gift to mark an important milestone in the school’s history; I’m delighted it will once again play an important role in the current school’s activities.’
As part of the redevelopment of the old JCG building, it has been agreed between the Jersey Development Company and Jersey College for Girls that the original oak panelled library will return to JCG at its Mont Millais address. The original College building in Rouge Bouillon was built in 1887-88 and the extension where the library is located was built in 1891-92. The oak panelling was given by the Trust Governors of the time as a gift to mark the 50th opening of the College.
The JCG Library from the old building was due to be returned in the Summer of 2013 but due to States of Jersey Planning Department issues this has been delayed until hopefully Summer 2014.
Until now, the oak panelled library has remained in the old building. We know you all have fond memories of school life in the Rouge Bouillon building and have been greatly concerned about the future of the library. We are delighted that (fingers crossed) the Foundation has been able to secure the old JCG library which will, in future be enjoyed and admired by past, present and future students of JCG.
As requested, a letter was sent from the JCG Foundation on behalf of our Old Girls' to the Jersey Development Group who have replied confirming they hope for imminent news and confirmation that we can get the library back this Summer.
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Spring Reunion
Coffee Morning
JCG Foundation Extended Music Programme Goes up another Octave
The JCG Foundation held its Spring Reunion on Tuesday 5th March 2013. The evening was a great excuse for a relaxing get together and catch up. A delicious fork supper was provided by our very own JCG chef, Frankie Le Quelenec. Lee Henry, Managing Director of Jersey Development Company presented the new plans for the old JCG building, which were received very well. We are just delighted something is finally happening to our Old building and relieved that it is being redeveloped sensitively.
The 2013 Coffee Morning was held in the JCG Dome on Saturday 10th August. We were delighted to welcome both old and new Old Girls and their babies. Thank you to our Deputy Head Girl, Yasmine Sinel who organised the entertainment. Kristian Lamb played the piano beautifully for over three hours!
In 2012 the cellist and internationally renowned musician Gerard Le Feuvre was appointed as JCG’s first Musician-InResidence. The purpose of his residency is to inspire the music students at JCG, with a particular brief to build a special string programme. Anyone who has ever seen Gerard in concert will know that ‘inspiration’ is his middle name.
The project, officially called the Extended Music Programme, has been made possible by the continuing generous donation being received by the JCG Foundation. Students from other Island schools are now also benefiting from this fantastic programme.
The front lawn will be kept! JCG’s Principal, Carl Howarth also shared with our guests what the College is doing today and presented the second JCG Foundation Life Time Achievement Award to Old Girl Yvonne Le Riche for her many years serving the ‘Old Girls’ Association.’ Thanks to everyone who supported this event. This annual event raised £600.
Hire JCG Venue Promotion A Classy Venue for any event Whether you wish to hold a JCG reunion, private party, client or team building event, JCG offers a unique venue. For the full facts contact the Foundation Office on 01534 516206 or email l.guy@jcg.sch.je
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Jacksons Pride & Joy
We are thrilled to announce the second JCG Foundation Jacksons Pride and Joy event will take place on Sunday 29th June 2014. To register your very own ‘Pride and Joy’ for this super day out simply visit: www.jacksonsci.com and complete the registration form or just put the date in your diary to bring your family for a picnic to admire the many cars on display from Fiats to Ferraris!
A great day was had by all on Sunday 23rd June 2013 when, by kind permission of the Bailiff, the inaugural Jacksons Pride and Joy event took place on Victoria College Field. The JCG Foundation in partnership with Jacksons hosted a quintessential English day out for local families who brought their picnics along to admire the many vehicles that had registered for this unique event. ‘Our partnership with the JCG Foundation forms part of our ongoing strategy to support and work directly with local organisations’ commented Charles Tennant, General Manager, Jacksons Jersey. ‘For Jacksons, the key attraction of the JCG Foundation Corporate Partner Scheme is the ability to create learning opportunities to the JCG community which will deliver significant benefits for both the Jacksons organisation and those students involved in the projects. We recognise that many of our existing and loyal customers will have children studying at JCG and our commitment to the JCG Foundation demonstrates our desire to reciprocate the support we receive.’
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Interview with Advocate Marian Whittaker Class of 1971 How many Generations of your family have attended JCG?
I remember transferring from primary school after taking my eleven plus exam; they initially put me in Lower Three (LIII) (year 6) and then moved me up to year 7 after a couple of weeks - I was so pleased about that.
Three; my aunt attended JCG during the war years. I started at JCG in the 60’s, and finally my daughters attended the school in the 80’s and 90’s. Both of my daughters are now living in the UK, Rachel is currently a teacher in Leeds and Frances is an English Solicitor in Croydon.
I remember getting a conduct mark for sticking my head out of the first floor window which was against the rules at the time. If you had three conduct marks you had a Saturday detention in full uniform – very embarrassing!
Who were your best friends at JCG?
When we were in Upper IV (year 9,) at the height of the mini skirt, they brought in a rule that your skirt had to be only 2 inches above the knee when kneeling down. The form teachers had to measure all the skirts and we had a male form teacher at the time so it must have been awkward for him.
My best friends at JCG were: Susan Smith (now Parker), Annette Body (now Tomkinson), Zoe Holmes (now Hauser) and Caroline Stephen (now Bretherton). Two are still resident in Jersey but two moved away. What are your fondest memories of your time at JCG?
I remember the Shakespeare competition well; I wrote my name at the top of the old dome when I left as I think everybody did at the time.
Gosh there are so many, there are too many memories to recall them all. It’s really quite interesting; when my daughters were there I could picture myself in different parts of the building.
Has JCG provided you with any skills you use in your job of everyday life? JCG is just a part of you and who you are. JCG gave me the confidence to move onto other things because not very many girls went onto University in the 60’s and 70’s and it gave me the confidence to launch out and go to Leicester University.
I did History and French A-Levels among others and I recall Miss Stone’s passion for the subject inspired me, and Miss Robinson’s attention to our French accents. I only started in Upper Three (UIII), which is now year 7.
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What house were you in when you attended JCG?
mainly Family Law and private client work which is family agreements, wills and looking after people who need help with their affairs.
I was in Nightingale. Garrett-Anderson was white, but the other three house colours from that time have stayed the same. My elder daughter was the deputy head of Bartlett, after she’d moved from Nightingale and my younger daughter was deputy head of Nightingale. House competitions were competitive, however, I don’t think it was as competitive as it is nowadays. I seem to remember that Nightingale was usually Cockhouse.
There were only 44 advocates when I qualified, only 2 of whom were women. Now about 40% of the three hundred and forty odd qualified advocates and solicitors are women. After graduating from University, what made you come back to Jersey? I think it was because I was offered a job, really. It all fell into place. I’d spent a summer working in Advocate Gould’s legal firm when I was 18, and when I called to ask him about contacts in the south of England he kindly offered me a position.
When did you decide that you wanted to be a lawyer? I fell into it, really. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I’ve been fortunate in that I’ve found something that I love doing. I didn’t know what I wanted to study at University so I chose law, as it was a good general degree in those days. Some of my student friends used their degree to go into marketing and teaching, but I chose to follow a career in Law. I was planning on becoming an English Solicitor, but my plans changed and I came back to Jersey. I’m aware that you have represented a lot of clients in landmark court cases,what has been your proudest moment? There’s no one moment, I think it’s the satisfaction of bringing resolution to problems for clients either through negotiation or a court hearing, although winning a court case for a client is always satisfying.
Marian Whittaker
In the first 15 years as a Jersey advocate or solicitor you have to do legal aid and you get everything thrown at you. The main areas I dealt with were Criminal Law, Personal Injury Law, and Family Law. In the first 3 years I represented a woman on a murder charge and I learnt a lot through that as the responsibility was huge. I now do 16
Viv Bird Chief Executive of Booktrust Class of 1968 Reading has always been important to me. My earliest recollection of books dates from the time my father Jurat Lee Bailhache used to read to me every night at bedtime. He had a wonderful imagination and also made up lots of stories around two characters, Mouse and Frog, enthralling my siblings Philip, Val and Will, and all our cousins. Sadly my father passed away a few years ago now, but he succeeded in instilling in me a similar love of stories.
got on famously. I learnt how restricted a life was without good literacy skills, and the empowering nature of learning new skills, whatever your age.
At the age of 12, sport took over my life and I stopped reading so much. I was in the college netball, hockey and tennis teams and enjoyed many a trip on the mail boat to play (and often win!) against the Guernsey teams. (I am still a keen tennis player and derive a lot of pleasure from my weekly games, and playing in the 2nd team at Parsons Green Tennis Club in Fulham, London.)
I went on to become a qualified adult literacy tutor, teaching groups of adults from different cultures, some with English as a second language, others with disabilities or who had simply missed out on education for many different reasons. I ran parent education classes on deprived estates, and came across many women who had not had those positive reading experiences that I had enjoyed as a child. I became a school governor in schools ranging from nursery to primary, secondary and special schools. I also spent seven years as a Justice of the Peace in Inner London. With one child with serious health problems, I couldn’t have done this without the incredible support of my husband Brendan.
After I had my children Caroline and Jessica, I took career breaks, and used the opportunity to do some voluntary work: at an elderly daycare centre, a parent helper at my daughter’s school, and an adult literacy volunteer tutor. My first adult student was called Jim. Jim had recently become the chairman of his tenants association and wanted to be able to read the minutes of tenant meetings. He also wanted to write his own life story. He was 63 years old and we
Over the years, I learnt a lot about education. I was asked to join the Governing Body of a failing inner-city secondary school, once described by the Daily Mail as the “worst school in the country.” I was Chair of Governors for over 10 years, working closely with a brilliant headteacher (later to be knighted for his achievements) and saw GCSE results improve from 5% to 77% bringing national recognition in 2007 as
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unique book-gifting scheme. Booktrust is also well known by many for its expertise in running book prizes, including the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction, Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Independent Prize for Foreign Fiction. It has been great fun to read some of the shortlisted titles for a particular prize and guess who the judges will choose as the winner! To find out more, see www.booktrust.org.uk.
being ‘the most improved secondary school in England.’ I appreciated the difficulties (and successes against all the odds) faced by teachers working in challenging circumstances; the wider literacy challenge; the need to provide family and community support as part of a broader education system; and the critical role of school leadership and governance. But above all, the belief that children don’t get a second chance and the importance of raising standards for all children, not just those fortunate to be born on the right side of town, if we want to achieve a healthy and economically viable economy and community in the future.
Like all charities, we have been affected by recent public sector budget cuts, which of course we have had to manage. I am pleased to say that we have been successful in attracting new funders and income streams, including the Children’s Reading Fund, launched last year which will enable us to do even more to ‘change the story’ of disadvantaged children.
After teaching, I entered the charity sector and spent thirteen years at the National Literacy Trust in a number of roles, including editing Literacy Today journal, and developing a cross-sector literacy partnerships network. The Literacy and Social Inclusion Project, of which I was project director, provided the research evidence and good practice examples across all age groups, which significantly influenced the national policy debate. After a short spell as director of Reading Is Fundamental, UK, in 2007 I moved across to become chief executive of Booktrust, the leading UK-wide book charity.
If there is one message to former JCG girls I would say, get involved in your community - whether it is as a teacher, a school governor or in other fields, here or overseas - and make a difference to the lives of those who have most to gain from your support. I have been incredibly fortunate to have had a rich and varied career and voluntary experiences. It’s been hard work of course, but it’s also been immensely rewarding to know you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Booktrust’s mission is to bring the joy of books to children and adults of all ages, and last year, thanks to the support of publishers and our local partners, we gifted five million books to children across the UK. The best known of Booktrust programmes is Bookstart which introduces all babies and pre-school children to the joy of stories and rhymes, with parental guidance materials and an invitation to join the library. Now in its 21st year, Bookstart has affiliates in more than 26 countries across the world. I am proud to have been invited by the British Council to talk on international platforms about this
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Lucy Osborne Engineering Student Class of 2012 I’m about to start the second year of my engineering degree at Cambridge University and although the transition from sixth form to university is a relatively big step I think that my time at JCG prepared me well for it and I’m pretty happy with what I've achieved so far. My course has been incredibly interesting and since it is very general for the first two years I have experienced many different aspects of engineering, something which is often not possible within more specialised courses. Some of the main projects I have worked on have included constructing and testing a cantilever structure, designing a radio and even building and programming a small robot.
As well as being pushed more than ever to excel academically I have been able to continue a few of my favourite hobbies by joining the university sailing club and also playing the viola in a few regular orchestras which I really enjoy. On top of this there are various opportunities available to me which are closely related to my subject and still a lot of fun. Cambridge University Eco Racing is a society that I joined at the beginning of the academic year, it is run completely by students and together we design and build solar powered cars. The current car that we've been working on for about a year now is close to being finished and is due to be flown out to Australia for a 3000km race called the World Solar Challenge.
However, as well as the topics covered as part of my course there are a much wider range of opportunities available to me outside of my studies, in fact one thing I loved about JCG was how many extracurricular activities were available to us and it’s a very similar story at Cambridge.
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Working here for a while has allowed me to experience a specific type of engineering whilst also helping me to get a better idea of the industry and what I would ultimately like to do in the future. Because of the amount of opportunities out there and the range of different career paths within engineering I feel that it’s important to know enough about the various options to make an informed decision when you come to specialise. Hopefully over the next year I will be able to spend even more time exploring my options and although I have no idea what type of engineering I would like to do at this moment in time, I'm looking forward to finding out!
It's a really exciting project to be a part of and also means that I can learn about various aspects of engineering in a really hands on way. I’ve been involved in a range of activities including travelling to a top facility in Bristol to build the monocoque carbon fibre chassis and even helping with the running of a few outreach events trying to promote engineering and sustainable technology to young people in the hope that we can encourage more students to consider engineering as a future career. I do think that one of the best ways to learn about subjects like engineering is to get practical experience outside of the classroom because it makes such a difference to see how the things that you're learning are actually applied to everyday life. As well as experiencing engineering through the solar car team I’ve also completed a summer work placement at an engineering firm in Southampton.
Lucy Osbourne
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Living and learning in the West Bank
Anna and Mary are JCG alumni and have recently returned from a 3-month trip to the West Bank, Palestine.
How did you both end up in Palestine?
Anna – The fundraising was also important because we had to reflect upon what we would be doing and explain to others our objectives and hopes for our time away. I also had to convince my Dad that it was a good idea because he was a little nervous about the risks of living in Palestine after hearing about violent clashes in the news.
Mary – By complete coincidence, we both applied to International Citizen Service, a volunteer programme funded by the British government. It sends young people aged 18 – 25 abroad to work on volunteer programmes with 8 different international development organisations, including International Service, which works in Palestine.
What were your roles in the volunteer programme?
Anna – The organisation aims to protect and promote the rights of the most marginalised people in Latin America, West Africa, and the Middle East. The objectives of International Service are to empower and strengthen individuals through capacity building with local organisations and communities as well as to promote inclusion and maximise potential.
Mary – I lived in Bethlehem and worked at an environmental research NGO in the biodiversity and food security department, carrying out research and drafting funding proposals. I learnt a lot about working alongside colleagues from other cultures and religions as well as the challenges and opportunities this can bring. Anna – My project placement was at Birzeit University as part of the Advancement team. We worked on a variety of projects including English language workshops where we discussed contemporary issues such as human rights and immigration. The aim was to encourage students to voice their opinions confidently and make strong arguments as well as improve their accuracy and fluency of the language. We also launched a career mentoring scheme to help students write CVs and complete Masters applications. Last, but not least, we ran a series of seminars with the Media
Did you do anything in particular to prepare for the experience? Mary – Before we went away, we had to fundraise for International Service. We both raised sponsorship by successfully completing the ‘Live below the Line challenge’, which meant we had to buy all our food and drink for £1 per day for 5 days. We also did car boot sales and Middle East themed dinners to raise money. Overall, we managed to raise over £2,700 between us! 21
students about how the British media portrays Palestine. It was a challenging, but extremely rewarding project.
58% of Palestinians live below the poverty line, and unemployment is high with more than a third of people being out of work. Living under Israeli Occupation causes many issues for Palestinians during their daily lives, many of which we experienced first hand.
Why does International Service work in Palestine? Mary – The history of the region is long and complex and has resulted in a volatile present and uncertain future. It is home to arguably one of the longest and most high profile national struggles of modern times.
Mary – The most obvious observation is the huge concrete wall that surrounds the West Bank. At around 8/9 meters high in some places, it physically separates the West Bank from Israel. It was supposedly built by Israel as a security measure, but only approximately half of the concrete barrier is complete, while the rest consists of fences, ditches and razorwire. Along the Wall there are several checkpoints that are controlled by the Israeli army. These checkpoints restrict the movement of Palestinians as well as resources, often preventing people from going to work, visiting family, attending school and carrying out religious practices.
Anna – The on-going Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a dispute between the State of Israel and the Palestinians. Essentially, it is a dispute between two national identities that claim the same area of land. Since 1947, when Britain finally exited the region after a 29-year occupation, Palestine has been very unsettled. The influx of Jewish immigrants escaping persecution from Eastern Europe and Russia added to tensions between the Jewish and Palestinian communities that escalated to what became known as the ‘Nakba’or ‘Disaster’. Thousands of Palestinian families were forced out their homes to seek refuge elsewhere. Enduring friction erupted into war in 1967 after which the Israeli Occupation of the Palestinian territories began. Multiple peace processes have failed to find a solution to this situation and a resolution in the near future looks unlikely.
Anna – We have many Palestinians friends who have never visited Jerusalem (the location of numerous important religious sites for both Christians and Muslims) and many who have never been to the sea. Although it is only a 30 minute drive to the Mediterranean, which is visible from many points in the West Bank, the Wall prevents people from visiting – something that seems very strange for us living on an island with easy access to our beautiful beaches.
Mary – The partnerships that International Service has made in the West Bank aim to meet the changing needs of Palestinian society in light of the economic and social issues resulting from this situation.
Mary – Settlements are another big issue for Palestinians living in the West Bank. Settlements are Jewish civilian communities built on Palestinian land and there are currently 500,000 Israeli settlers living in over 150 settlements. Although they are illegal under international humanitarian law, new settlements are continually built on Palestinian land, resulting in the loss of income for Palestinians whose agricultural land is confiscated.
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Anna – Access to water is another significant problem. Israel exerts strict control over Palestinian water resources and as most households are not connected to the main supply, many are forced to have water tanks on their roofs. These tanks are not a reliable source of water and often run out, especially in the summer months.
everything” and “our only weapon to fight against the Occupation”. I found these statements very emotive and continue to support the Right to Education mission. Mary – Many students have also been arrested by Israeli soldiers, often without a legitimate reason and are held in prison, sometimes for very long periods of time. One of our friends took five years to complete his studies when it should have taken four years because he spent that extra year in prison.
Mary – This actually happened to us when we were there and you can imagine how frustrating it was not being able to wash, clean, drink or cook at home for 24 hours. Many Palestinians are often forced to live like this for up to a week when their tanks run out. Interestingly, Palestinian consumption of water is about 70 litres per day per person, a measly amount compared to the 300 litres used by settlers and the 150 litres that we use in the UK. Consequently, access to water is a constant worry for Palestinians.
Anna – Yet despite all these difficulties, Palestine is a culturally and historically vibrant part of the world! Mary – With a population of roughly 90% Muslims and 10% Christians, religion and family are central to the lives of Palestinians. They are such kind and generous people; we have certainly made some lifelong friends. Our original impression of the region as perhaps dangerous and uniform have definitely changed. Palestine is a diverse and unique area of the world, home to religious cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem, dry deserts and lush gorges. There is so much to learn and experience in this part of the world, so we would definitely recommend travelling as much as you can when you have the opportunity, so that you can meet local people and challenge your perceptions.
Anna – The Occupation has also had a significant impact on the education of young Palestinians. The Wall and checkpoints make travelling to school a long and tiresome journey for many students. In 2000, there were 350 students from Gaza at Birzeit University, but now there are just five, all of whom live in Birzeit town. This is due to the heavy restrictions placed on Palestinians moving between Gaza and the West Bank. Resources are also restricted and professors often have to directly translate the academic texts from English to Arabic, which makes learning a much longer process. The students are frustrated by the syllabus, which is based on learning by memorising rather than challenging ideas or thinking outside the box. Whilst working at Birzeit, I helped out on the Right to Education campaign, a grassroots movement set up in 1988 in order to raise awareness of the impact of the Occupation on students, staff and academic institutions. Students described their education as “the key to our future, it is
Being a Foundation Girl Iona Kelly
Being a JCG Foundation Girl has been one of the most interesting and inspiring aspects of my time in 6th Form so far. I came to be a Foundation Girl as I am interested in a career in Marketing, and it was suggested to me to go along to the Foundation to help give me an insight into that career. I am so thankful for the opportunity I’ve had over this year, and definitely the year to come, to work with Leanda so closely on all the Foundation events and fundraising we’ve done. Yes, at times it can be stressful and there are some hours spent stuffing various envelopes but it is by far worth it! As a Foundation Girl you get to help organise, market, design and plan many events such as the Hawksford Debates, the Jacksons Pride and Joy event as well as the alumni reunions and many, many more.
As well as this, you get to meet and communicate with some amazing people in various industries as well as working with Leanda, who is absolutely amazing at what she does and is a bundle of fun! If you’re interested in a career in marketing, design, PR, management, communications or just want to help organise some of JCG’s fabulous events then becoming a Foundation Girl is definitely worth it. Not only do you support JCG and create a real connection with the school, but you also make friends with the fellow Foundation Girls, which is really lovely, as you become a close team of interesting, different and active girls. For me, I’ve become more confident with my teamwork, organisation and communication skills and have loved every bit of it!
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Sally Sweetapple (née Reed) Class of 1972
It has been quite a journey from school to present day and I have had a wonderful time with my career. Initially I had wanted to do law and had chosen Guildford Law College with the desire to become a Barrister however part of me was trying to prove to my Grand Father that I would do this. He had goaded me saying he didn’t believe I would – and he never said very much at the best of times! Then I realised I could not defend someone I believed guilty however the part of me that could debate, absorb what I was hearing and the ability to think quickly have held me in good stead.
In the rush to get my application in I missed out on my first choice of Cambridge and then had an interview at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. My mother had started her office nursing career at the Royal after some aspects she carried out in Jersey during the Occupation. The first month was nursing training on the Wards themselves. That has all changed now but within those first weeks we learnt the importance of relation to people and treating people as the individuals they are with whatever needs they have. We eventually qualified with no great ceremonies but lots of relief. My first job was west of Edinburgh and we had a sprawling hospital at Bangour where there were many interesting units to work on from burns and TB to surgical wards we pretty much did it all.
The comment about absorbing what people say may be disputed by my teachers because there were some subjects that I didn’t like and some like Latin that I was useless with. The only translation I could possibly make of one sentence in an exam was ‘the emperor was a dead fish’ so my apologies to all the Teachers who could not make the best of me in their subjects.
From Bangour to Bath to the Hydrotherapy course run at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. Back to Jersey and working in the old Physiotherapy Department we were a happy bunch. I was then offered immigration to Australia the offer came with the proviso I go to Victoria for one year and choose hospitals to apply to from a list I was given. The choice was based on names I liked and which sounded Australian as well as being away from major cities. My application to Wimmera Base Hospital was welcomed. I wrote my own contract on an airmail form!
My Mother had been a nurse and organised that I do some work experience in the Physiotherapy Department of the Jersey General Hospital. The day was really enjoyable and Patients were very encouraging. I had talked to my Mother’s friend who had given me a good overview of what a career as a Physiotherapist could offer. 25
Meeting my future husband then took me to Queensland where I set up private practices in Wardon and Miles whilst doing part time work for the Miles Hospital. This was in addition to helping on a farm. Over the years I have plastered a dogs leg and rehabilitated a Steer and a Dog that had been run over. With the birth of my first baby I continued to work locally and we built a purpose building for my Practice about 100 metres from our house.
My departure from Jersey in 1979 took me to Sydney to stay with a friend I had worked with in Scotland then on to Wimmera and many experiences. My next employment was to be in charge of a department where I upset an employee by taking the position she thought was hers, awkward! Trouble at work was eased by living in a fantastic location on the Mid New South Wales Coast and being able to join the Surf Club and helping a Rugby Union Club with training. After some time a change was needed and I went to a specialist rehabilitation centre South of Sydney. Apart from work I had time to help with the craze of ‘fun runs’ helping with general first aid and also with another Rugby Union Club where I helped with training and ran on to the field during games. Moving to work for a private practitioner started another direction in my life when I found myself gaining valuable experience that I then used when I set up a day hospital physiotherapy department.
After 25 years in private practice and many hours of professional development I have handed over my Practice and am now semi-retired to enjoy some travels and more new experiences.
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A tribute to Margaret Long a gentle naturalist By kind permission of the Jersey Evening Post
Margaret Long (née Vincent) was an expert on butterflies, birds, plants and natural history – a passion that was instilled in her from any early age by her parents.
Margaret was also a member of several national and specialist associations relating to garden flowers and was known for her talent for identifying plants.
Her early life was full of memories from the family garden in Beaumont, where she fed eels in the stream, explored the wild flowers and learned many bird calls. Educated at Jersey College for Girls and in London, she worked at the tax office in the Island and also as school secretary at St Helier Girls – all while retaining her passion for and interest in Jersey’s abundant flora and fauna.
Though her heart belonged to her Island home and its natural environment that she knew so well, Mrs Long was also a keen traveller and explored places such as Tibet, the Falklands, Madagascar and the Galapagos Islands. As an active member of the Societe Jersiaise for 60 years, Mrs Long attended an estimated 3,600 formal meetings, as well as offering support at many other gatherings, talks and functions and also answer queries received by the Society. In 2002, Mrs Long and her husband, Roger, were both made honorary life members of the Society. Mrs Long is survived by her husband, Roger, and her sister, Dorothy.
She attended her first Ornithology Section meeting in 1952, going on to be a stalwart member until just a few days before her death. Through the Societe she helped with many national and international surveys and, with her husband, also ran the Channel Islands Bird-ringing Scheme for 45 years.
In November 2013 a painting was unveiled at the Societe Jersiaise in memory of Margaret as one of the Island’s finest field naturalists.
Mrs Long also served as the Jersey recorder for the Botanical Society of the British Isles, taking on the role in 1995 after the death of her close friend and colleague, Frances Le Sueur, and also as recorder for the UK Society, Butterfly Conservation and the British Dragonfly Association. She also submitted records for the British Orthoptera Recording Scheme (grasshoppers and crickets) and worked with mycologists (fungi) and helped her husband with his study of moths.
After the unveiling of the painting at the Societe on Monday 11th November 2013, Mr Long said that he had received more than 240 letters and cards of sympathy when his wife died. ‘The two words that occurred in them again and again were ‘’kind’’ and ‘’gentle’’ he said. ‘Margaret never had a bad word to say about anyone.’ Mr Long said of his wife’s legacy, she would have been most proud of her involvement in helping to draw up the Island’s first wildlife conservation laws in the 1980’s and 2000. ‘She would regard this as the most important thing that she did,’ he said. ‘She was passionate about conservation and delighted that the laws were introduced. She was unrelenting in her hard work.’ ‘Margaret would have loved this painting, Mr Long added. ‘It’s a wonderful collection of wildlife which sums up her interests very well.’
The watercolour by renowned UK artist Richard Lewington, celebrates some of Margaret’s favourite animals, insects and plants. It was commissioned by her husband, Roger on behalf of the Societe after more than £3,500 was donated following Mrs Long’s death in her eightieth year.
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A Sunny Day for a Sunny Lady A tribute to Fayette Jackson (nĂŠe Woodman)
Dates for your Diary 2014
Leanda Guy - Hon. Foundation Director Dates 2014
We were very sad to hear of the passing of the wonderful Mrs Fayette Jackson on Christmas Day. Her funeral in January was on the Sunniest day which was appropriate.
It was such a unique day and we are thrilled that thanks to ITV Channel we have captured the wonderful, fun interviews with Fayette and Valerie for posterity. I only met Fayette a few times. She was such a sunny person and has been a very positive influence on my life.
In 2011 Fayette sent the Foundation some photos. We called to thank her and got chatting! Fayette and her school friend Valerie Guy both agreed to come in and talk to 100 current students the girls about what it was like living in Jersey in the war.
Spring Reunion Saturday 22nd February JCG Foundation Poppy Bank (Planting)
March
Extended Music Programme Evening
March
JIBS/Rathbones Lecture with David Coombs
3rd March
Hawksford Debate
12th March
JCG Foundation Poppy Bank (Unveiling)
June
Hawksford Debate
June
Pride and Joy Sunday 29th June
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 9th August
Prize Giving Alumni lunch Extended Music Programme Evening
13th September
Reunion for Class of 2004 at JCG and Victoria College
October
Hawksford Debate
November
Victor Hugo – Parents and Old Girls' evening
November
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October
Leave a Legacy
The JCG Foundation was set up in 2011 as a charitable trust. The Foundation ensures that any donation (of moveable and immovable property) will be used by The Foundation for the benefit of the College.
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JCG needs funds to provide scholarships and bursaries for able and deserving students. We also need funds, not only to maintain the fabric of our historic buildings, but to upgrade the facilities of the College to keep pace with technological and curriculum advances. These developments are costly and cannot be provided through fees alone. A legacy donation is one of the most meaningful and enduring gifts you can give. Whatever their size, legacies directly benefit the College, its students and staff.
Gifts may be directed towards specific areas of College life, or left without restrictions for allocation wherever feels support is most needed. In its third year, the JCG Foundation is already having a very positive impact ensuring that the College remains at the forefront of education locally both now and in the future. We are indebted to all those who so generously remember JCG in their Will. If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy in more detail please contact: Leanda Guy on 516206.
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JCG Foundation Loyalty Card Promotion
‘ I am thrilled with my JCG loyalty card. What an innovative idea. Well done!’ Sarah Robins, JCG Governor and Parent. Please contact Leanda on 516206 or email l.guy@jcg.sch.je if you would like more information and a registration form or visit www.jcgfoundation.com to find out more information about the JCG Foundation Loyalty Card.
The JCG Foundation has launched a unique scheme for Parents, Old Girls and Staff to be able to support the Foundation in the form of our JCG Loyalty Card. As a ‘thank you’, any member of the JCG family who kindly donates a sum of £5 a month or more, for a minimum of one year, to help run the JCG Foundation, will receive a JCG Foundation Loyalty Card.
News of Old Girls
Lara Small appeared in The Times encouraging young women to take up science. She is a team leader in manufacturing engineering at Rolls-Royce.
Laura Voak has graduated from the University of Oxford with a first-class honours BA in Biological Sciences. She was also Valedictorian at the New College Graduation Ceremony.
Miranda Collett (née Mallet) has set up a wildlife reserve in Argentina. She raises money through the Collett Trust for Endangered Species (www.collett-trust.org).
Philippa Mourant has graduated from the University of Liverpool with an MBChB in Medicine. Beckie Herbert made her 100th appearance for the England and Great Britain combined senior hockey squad.
Access to discounts The idea behind the scheme is to give our Parents and Old Girls' access to a myriad of potential discounts from participating retailers on certain goods and services. This scheme has been developed to help fund the running costs of the Foundation so any money we raise, both now and in the future, will be available to go directly to support our JCG Foundaton initiatives.
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Births, Engagements, Marriages and Deaths
Births –
Engagements –
To Claire (née Le Maistre) & Alex Frost a daughter, Isabella on 11th February 2012.
Hannah Poolton to Matthew Cartwright on 1st April 2013
To Rachel (née Le Marquand) & Simon Spottiswoode a daughter, Esther on 21st February 2012.
Verity-Jane Haddon to Piers Sangan in June 2013
To Jo (née Picot) & Andy Cookson a daughter, Jessica on 16th June 2012.
Nathalie Guillemot to Nicholas Crolla on 6th September 2013
To Jo (née Moss) & Chris Querée a daughter, Indira Betony on 2nd February 2013. To Emma (née Smith) & Alex Ohlsson a daughter, Charlotte Emily on 12th February 2013.
Marriages –
To Susan (née Tupper) & Philip Turpin a son, Oliver Laurence on 14th February 2013.
Emily Dee to Ashley Le Hegarat 2012
To Natalie (née Jagger) & James Hunt a daughter, Amelie Sophia on 15th February 2013.
Ruth Brimacombe to Gavin Stamp on 14th January 2012
To Sarah (née Hacquoil) & Oliver Holmes a daughter, Erin Sarah on 8th March 2013.
Joanne Le Feuvre to Jonathan Dauny on 6th April 2013
To Pauline (née Grouvel) & Stuart Ramskill a son, Bertie Cyrus on 15th April 2013.
Emily Manners to Chris Wills on 20th April 2013
To Louise Fauvel a daughter, Isabella Louise on 17th April 2013.
Jo Moss to Chris Querée on 27th July 2013
To Louise (née Nibbs) & Christopher Journeaux a daughter, Iris on 27th May 2013. To Lauren (née Langlois) & Philip Satchell a son, Edward Ronald Peter on 26th June 2013. To Victoria (née MacFeeters) & Richard Pearce a son, Samuel on 21st September 2013. To Ruth (née Brimacombe) & Gavin Stamp a daughter, Genevieve Rose Ellen on 30th November 2013.
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Deaths – Lucille Boardman (née Le Sueur) on 1st March 2012 Margaret Long (née Vincent) in September 2012 Joan Lucas on 5th December 2012
The Magazine for the JCG Foundation incorporating the JCGA
2013 – 2014
Sian Thomas (née Lloyd) on 28th December 2012 Jean Reed (née Le Brocq) on 8th March 2013 Joan Langley on 15th March 2013 Anne Perchard MBE (née Billot) on 1st April 2013 Jacqueline Gallacher (née Harry) on 2nd April 2013 Clair Allam on 7th June 2013 Gabrielle Hawson on 12th June 2013 Fayette Jackson (née Woodman) 25th December 2013 Dame Florence Baron QC December 2013 Rosemary Bassett in 2013
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Contact leandaguy@gmail.com or l.guy@jcg.sch.je