Founder's Day 2014

The whole school came together once again to celebrate Founder’s Day on Friday 19 September. The purpose of the annual event is to celebrate the life and work of the school’s founder, Miss Jessie Cross.

Each year a different decade is chosen for the celebrations and this year marked the 1960s. From Pre-Prep to Upper Sixth, girls and staff came to school in the fashion of the 60s and were given the opportunity to experience what lessons were like, as well as learning about the history of Pipers Corner and what Jessie Cross set out to do for the school.

The day began with a Founder’s Day Service where the hymns and readings reflected the period. The service culminated with the cutting of the cake by the Head Girl, Harriet D, eldest member of the school Elisabetta C (Upper Sixth) and the youngest member Natalia Z (Reception).

During the day the teachers brought the 60s theme into their lessons to give the girls a flavour of what it would have been like to have been at school in the period, including:

• Pop Art and Psychedelia in Art.
• 60s protests, political correctness and music in History.
• Tree hugging and environmental issues in Geography.

To add to the celebrations, a charity “Twist” took place at lunchtime in the Landau Hall to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Assistant Head, Mrs Cresswell, said “This year Founder’s Day was another huge success. It was incredible to see all the girls and staff take part in dressing in 60s fashion and participating in the “Twist” for the British Heart Foundation. The day provided everyone with a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the school’s heritage and also have some fun!”

Pictures show:

The Twist (thumb) |  Cutting the cake | Pre-Prep Department | Prep Department | Year 8

For more photos please take a look at the media gallery.

For more information contact:

Rebecca Conroy, Senior Marketing Executive, Pipers Corner School. Telephone 01494 719850 or email [email protected]

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