The King and I Memories of the visit of His Majesty King Baudouin in 1981 “I remembered the visit well. The visit was organised by Dick Pantlin. In the morning of 8 December 1981, all of the BSB staff were introduced to King Baudouin. There was a gymnastics display, a concert, a production in the theatre and a reception.” Arthur Gamble, Alumnus
“My Year 4 was selected to be a class the King would visit in their classroom in action! I had very bravely (or rashly) decided to follow their usual timetable and have an art and finger/hand painting activity. As the King and his entourage entered the corridor, one of my class turned to me to ask which was the King, as no one was wearing a crown! Then the King approached and spoke to several of the children and myself with wonderful gentleness and interest... fortunately escaping painted hands on his clothing!” Hilary Vervaeck, Alumna
In the book ‘21 Years of Creating Excellence’ book published by BSB in 1992 this was how the King’s visit was remembered: “This was a happy day for several reasons. The auditorium (now Brel Theatre) was a dream come true for the school in general, but in particular for the large number of pupils, staff and parents who were intrinsically interested in drama and music. It was a fully equipped theatre and opened up all sorts of possibilities for the future. The auditorium had been used since September but it was fully working by 8 December, the date suitable for King Baudouin to attend for an official opening. This was to be together 18 Learning inspiring success
