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REVIEWS OF THE YEAR
year, pupils were heavily involved in the
event, helping with registration and bicycle
maintenance and running stalls. In total,
around £10,000 was raised for the charities.
The St Edward’s School Society
The subscription reforms developed by
Edward Gould (Sing’s, 1957-62) over the
2013/14 academic year are now in place,
securing the Society’s finances for the
foreseeable future. Under the leadership of
the President, Georgie Dennis
(Macnamara’s, 1986-88), and the Hon. Sec.,
John Wiggins, the Society has been keen to
increase its visibility to pupils by sponsoring
projects within the School. Over the
Summer Term, and through the generosity
and assistance of Hugh Pelham (Tilly’s,
1980-85), the Cowell Memorial Gates have
been refurbished and a new plaque installed.
At the suggestion of the Corfe House
Council, the Society also plans to provide
two new clocks for the astroturf pitches.
The Friends of St Edward’s
The Friends of St Edward’s, led by Chair,
Mirren Postlethwaite, and Vice-Chair,
Amanda Williams, continue to provide a
welcoming social forum and an engaging
events programme for current parents and
the wider school community. This year’s
highlights included a theatre night at The
North Wall for Lucy Maycock’s new
production
Song of Riots
, and the fourth
annual Quiz Night, which was enormous
fun and raised £1917.86 for the Bursary
Fund. After the May half term, a highly
successful computer collection was held,
providing laptops and other equipment to
the charity Computer Aid.