Newsletter Trinity Term 2009 - Alleyn's School

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Photo: Catherine Ashmore Edward Alleyn Club The Edward Alleyn Club is the alumni association for the School. The School is in touch with over 5,000 former pupils – the oldest of whom were here in the 1930s! All pupils become members automatically on leaving Alleyn’s. 20 & 30-year reunion Ninety former pupils came back through the school gates in Townley Road on a sunny day in June. Alumni from the classes of 1972–79 and 1982–89 revisited their alma mater to see for themselves all the changes that have taken place at Alleyn’s, as well as rekindling old friendships. Our newlyappointed Prefects led guests on a guided tour of the site, a route that gets longer and longer each year as more facilities are opened. ‘It was great to see so many familiar faces – both pupils and staff – and to be able to renew acquaintances with some people I hadn’t seen since the day I left school in 1979’. Chris Quirk, School Captain, 1979 Acting activities Not one but two Alleyn’s alumni are appearing in London’s West End this summer and both have received rave reviews. Current President of the Edward Alleyn Club, Nancy Carroll (Brading’s, 1985–92), pictured below left, is appearing in a revival of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia at the Duke of York’s Theatre, and Jude Law (Spurgeon’s, 1985–89) pictured above, is treading the boards as Hamlet at the Donmar West End. An extended member of the Alleyn's community, Dan Stevens, also appears alongside Nancy in Arcadia. Dan is the son of Ron Stevens, former teacher of Economics and Business Studies, who retired last year. And a trio from the Alleyn’s alumni will be treading the boards together in the world premiere of Enron at Chichester Festival Theatre, followed by a London transfer to the Royal Court from The book Drama & Music: The Performing Arts at Alleyn’s and the DVD Gala Performance can be purchased by either downloading the order form from the Senior School website, or directly at most forthcoming School events and at Reception. All proceeds from sales will be used to fund bursaries at the School. Photo: by Johan Persson £15.00 & £10.00 (plus £1.50 p&p) 17th September. Roper’s alumni Tom Godwin (1987–94) and Samuel West (1977–84), and parent Tom Goodman-Hill will appear in a dramatisation of one of the most infamous scandals in financial history. The Club proposes to hold another group theatre outing to see Enron in Chichester on Friday 28th August and extends the invitation to Alleyn's parents to come along too. To join this party, please contact David Young, Director of Development & Finance (on 020 8557 1017 or youngdtw@alleyns.org.uk), by 17th July. If there is enough interest, we would organise a coach to take us there and back to Dulwich. Tickets for the play cost £26.50 and coach travel would be extra. The box office advises that the play contains strong language and scenes of an adult nature Refugee Action's Simple Acts Esme Peach (Roper's, 1989– 1996) works at the national charity Refugee Action and has been busy promoting a new campaign, ‘Simple Acts’, for Refugee Week (15–21 June). The ‘Simple Acts’ campaign is about inspiring people to use small, everyday actions to change perceptions of refugees. Esme explains that the campaign lists ‘20 actions that can be done by anyone to encourage us to learn and do more with refugees’. The actions were chosen from ideas submitted by people across the UK and include cooking a dish from another country, reading a book about exile, and having a cup of tea with a refugee. To do your bit, visit www.refugeeweek.org.uk/simpleacts/ Alumni’s company makes Sunday Times list Andrew Yetzes (Tulley’s, 1984–91) is pictured holding the award given to his company for its inclusion in the Sunday Times Fastrack 100 list. He and fellow alumnus, Robert Beaman (Dutton’s, 1984–91), are the co-founders and directors of Medicare First, a recruitment consultancy for the social work, allied healthcare and medical sector. Medicare First was listed in ninth place on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for 2008. Fast Track 100 ranks Britain’s hundred private companies with the fastest growing sales over the last three years. Alumni ebulletin An ebulletin is sent out to alumni and former staff every term with news of former pupils and the School. If you would like to receive a copy or for further information about alumni activities, please contact Susie Schofield on 020 8557 1466 or alumni@alleyns.org.uk You can download the latest ebulletin from the home page of the Club’s website, www.edwardalleynclub.com A party date for this summer’s leavers There’ll be another chance for this year’s leavers to meet up later in the year when the Club holds a reunion party at the Clubhouse in Burbage Road on 29th December. DIARY DATES 26th September – Edward Alleyn Club Annual Dinner, Alleyn’s School 14th November – 10-Year Reunion, Clubhouse, 8.00pm 21st November – Midlands Reunion at the RSC, Stratford 29th December – 2009 Leavers Reunion, Clubhouse, 8.00pm
Dear Parents and Guardians First of all, a very warm thank you to all who helped in so many ways in the events of this term. I know that the enthusiasm, involvement and welcome of existing parents is valued by both the staff and families new to the school. The Headmaster and the Chairman of the Governors, hosted a reception for the organisers of the Gala Opening of the Edward Alleyn building at Saddler’s Hall on 1st June. Enjoyable recollections of the two-year process of organisation were followed by presentations to the co-Chairs of the committee. We were joined for a splendid dinner by other members of the senior management team, governors and members of the Alleyn’s Association committee and thoroughly enjoyed both the fascinating venue and meeting of minds of the different parts of the Alleyn’s community. We appreciate all that the Saddler’s company , governors and teaching and support staff do for the school. The secondhand uniform sale on 6th June is always well supported by both new and existing parents. We can always sell more uniform so please keep items for next year’s sale. Sales of sports kit were reduced as a new kit is being introduced this year but a healthy profit was made for the AA and will be donated to the Pupil Support Fund. The same evening the Summer Party, ‘More Glyndebourne than Glastonbury’, was held inside as a result of the weather. We were entertained by the wonderful school jazz band whilst we drank Pimm’s and ate our sumptuous picnics to more music. Max Tottenham’s blues harmonica playing was followed by a 50:50 raffle and parents’ singing backed by Barney Geddes and Tim Quicke from the jazz band. The first parents’ party in the new Edward Alleyn Building was tremendous fun and showed the diverse possibilities for use of the building. Following the evening for new parents on 3rd June, Karina Reed has already organised the class parties for new parents in September and we look forward to welcoming them. Plans are under way for the Holly Fair on Saturday 5th December. Stalls sell out fast so please look out for the end-of-term flyer and contact me if you could help with the fair. As I write, preparations are being made for Founder’s Day. We are grateful to the Year 7 parents for all their hard work in running the popular barbecue and to all of you who donated raffle prizes to be drawn by the parachutists. Many parents have commented favourably on the quality of the communication via the website during the swine flu period and we thank the school for this. Each term the Headmaster hosts a lunch for parents, so do let me know if you are interested in attending as I keep a list of people who would like to be invited. Do also let me know if you have any new suggestions or ideas for AA activities. A presentation on PSHE will be held in conjunction with the AGM on 30th September. Please see the flyer in this mailing. I hope you enjoy the summer holidays. Hilary Foster, Chair, Alleyn’s Association alleynsassociation@alleyns.org.uk Hilary.foster@fairadsl.co.uk 020 8299 1604 Leaving Us Peter Friedlander retires at the end of this year and we take the opportunity to say a brief but sincere farewell to an excellent member of the teaching profession. When I joined Alleyn’s School twenty-two years ago Peter was an already long-serving member of staff having begun his career in 1973. He has worked with two heads of art and three headmasters during this time. Who can expect any greater pleasure in one career? His contribution to the school over this time has been extensive. He has been a core member of the art department and taught across the age range from Year 7 to 13. He introduced a variety of art printing techniques in the department’s rotational programme: zinc plate etching, silk screen and traditional lino printing, and achieved great success with engraving onto modern plastics to create exciting linear and textural images. Over many years, Peter efficiently organised art department field trips for Upper School students and as a member of the art team he was always ready with the necessary teaching material and aware of the idiosyncrasies of the ever-changing examination specifications. As a former Royal Academy student he embraced the department’s fine art approach with enthusiasm. While Peter’s art teaching is celebrated, his contribution to the School in general has been varied and equally valued. Although difficult to imagine, having undergone hip replacement surgery in recent years, Peter was responsible for the school’s cross-country team. He organised events and participated in scheduling inter-school competitions. Peter edited the photographic material for Scriblerus for many years and was required to wade through mounds of images in the process, a task he tackled valiantly and with good humour year after year. Finally, and of inestimable importance to the art department, was the superb chocolate cake that he would bring to school from time to time and on special occasions. It possessed a richness and moistness that only an expert patisserie chef could achieve. I for one will miss this greatly. Robin Sutton, Head of Art Elaine Smith retires after teaching Biology at Alleyn’s since 2001. She is a very wellrespected teacher who will be greatly missed by her students, who never tire of her tales of life in the Gambia and her love of botany. She has taught across the age range, from Years 7 to 13, engaging all pupils with her enthusiasm for the subject. Elaine has always managed to spark enthusiasm in so many of her charges which is a testament to her inspirational teaching. She always comes up with exciting ways of explaining compex ideas through classroom experiments and, in particular, her love of making DNA necklaces will always be remembered by her A level students. Elaine is also a greatly-valued member of the Upper School’s tutor team, has willingly helped out on numerous Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions and led the Horse Riding club. ALLEYN’S SCHOOL NEWSLETTER TRINITY TERM 2009 15
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