Newsletter 2012 - Francis Holland School

Carolina MOUNTFORD (nee van OORDT) (left 1987) “Our only, but
exciting news, is that we are expecting our second child on 17 th January 2012. We
have a five and a half year old son, Benjamin, who is thrilled at the prospect of
having a sibling.”
Joanna SIMPSON (nee LAIDLAW) (left 1983) “Our children are now 18, 17
and 13. Matilda, the eldest, has just started at Exeter University which she really
enjoys. Her sister, Daisy, is in her last year at Tudor Hall and Fred has just started
at Radley. From being brought up as a London child, we seem to have horses and
dogs. My twin sister, Helena (now Lea), comes to stay as often as possible with
her husband Charlie, who is a wine merchant, Lea and Sandeman, and their son,
Hector, now 11. My other sister, Emma (now Verey) also comes with her husband
whenever she can.”
Alessandra VERNAZZA (nee BINELLI) (left 1985) “Married to Roberto
and we have 3 children: Francesca, Cristina & Luca. We live in Fulham and work
together in our small cafe. Old friends include Zoe Starmer, Gemma Palerno, Sujaga
Surgu, Miriam Hilary – we were a group of 5 and kept in touch for many years. Lots
of other friends – we had a great year group.”
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Sophie BRANDRAM (left 1999) “I completed my first ever half marathon on
Sunday 11th March. Never again! I ran the Bath Half in just over 2 hours 20 minutes
and raised more than £1,000 for Golden-Oldies, a local charity that organises
singing trips for the elderly. Much support came from my old school friends, many
of whom I am still very close to, both from my year and others, not to mention
my little sister, Aly, another old FHS girl! Thank you very much to all of them that
kindly sponsored and supported me.”
Jenny BREUER (left 1990) “I married an Australian from Sydney. London
has remained my home but I have spent the last ten years following Breaking
News stories around the world. This all changed two years ago when I had my
first daughter, Holly, quickly followed by her sister, Maisie, who is now seven
months old. I have just returned to work and am trying not to travel away from
my girls.”
Katherine CALIL SCORER (left 1992) “I had a beautiful baby boy Felix on
16 th February. He is very cute and Leo is very happy to have a brother.”
Carolina MOUNTFORD (nee Van Oordt) (left 1990) “I am married to Toby
and we have 2 sons, Benjamin (7 years) and Teddy (8 weeks). I have had a varied
career in media, language training and several PA positions.”
CECILIA MURPHY-ROADS (left 1991) “It’s a huge job to summarise the
12 years since FHS so I won’t even begin however my globetrotting has slowed
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