Letters 2005

Aimee Warwick / Bentall

Jan ?

Thanks for the most recent newsletter, - v. interesting reading! I really, really enjoyed the OC’s day last summer. I agree with the comments about lack of participation (response from 20 somethings: don’t forget this is one of the busiest decades of most peoples’ lives! When the dust begins to settle (I’m now at the grand old age of 26!!!) it’s more manageable to get involved I think.

It’s a great suggestion to make Clayesmore the centre of more gatherings for many reasons. Firstly, many students are likely to still have friends and family lurking in the vicinity. Secondly, it’s great to have the chance to see how the school is developing and changing. I was astounded in the summer at the vast changes that have happened in Wolverton boarding house – all for the better! Also I really noticed a very positive vibe about the school, emanating from existing pupils and teachers. It seemed a very happy thriving place.

I mentioned this a couple of years ago, but I think OCs would really appreciate knowing (and seeing photos) more of what’s going on at the school currently. I appreciate it’s not possible cost-wise to send out to everyone copies of ‘The Clayesmorian’, but what about a round up of the year in the life of the school, possibly simply reproducing the HM’s letter/review? It helps to make us feel more connected to it. I know the website does this too, but I rarely check it!

Anyway, many, many thanks for all your hard work. It’s much appreciated!

Aimee Warwick / Bentall (92-97)

P.S. Feb 19th. This got buried amidst other paperwork! In regard to my comment in the last paragraph – just received the Clayesmore ’celebration’ magazine which does exactly that job so enough said! I stand corrected!