The Old Waconian 2013

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEACHER? Join the discussion on page 18

Q&A WITH A QC Old Waconian Karim Shakir Khalil OLD WACS AROUND THE WORLD Read up on our Worldly Old Wacs HOUSE OF LORDS Old Waconian Alumni Reception FAMILY TIES Generations of the Jacksons at CHS

OLD WACONIAN noun (ould wa-kau-ni-an)

The term ‘Old Waconian’ stems from the original name given to the School in 1855:

THE WAREHOUSEMEN AND CLERKS’ ORPHAN SCHOOL EVERY former student and member of staff becomes an Old Waconian when they leave Cheadle Hulme School.

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WELCOME CONTENTS 4 From The Editor...

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School News

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The Graduation Game

10 Whatever Happened To...?

13 Introducing the Ambassadors

18 What Makes A Great Teacher?

22 Focus On: QC Q&A

14 Getting To Know You 16 Old Wacs Around The World 18 What Makes A Great Teacher?

20 Family Ties 22 Focus On: QC Q&A 24 Old Waconian Events Roundup

20 Family Ties

24 Old Waconian Events Roundup

27 Old Waconian Mentoring Programme 28 Creating An Online Community 30 Fundraising At CHS 34 Old Waconian Awards 35 Old Waconians’ Association 41 Fondly Remembered 42 Final Word: My School Day

5 School News

8 The Graduation Game

THE CHS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IS…

Photographers’ Credits Front Cover and Pages 4, 5, 20, 22, 24, 31, 34, 35 Jason Lock Page 10 (Richard Edmondson) Image courtesy of Keith Heppell and the OU Page 33 Andy Corke

Frances Kennedy

Philippa Dunford

Development Director

Development Manager

0161 488 3338 franceskennedy@chschool.co.uk

0161 488 3330 ext. 3264 philippadunford@chschool.co.uk

Katie Lees

Sally Clark

Development Officer Alumni Relations

Development Assistant

0161 488 3341 katielees@chschool.co.uk

0161 488 3330 ext. 3215 sallyclark@chschool.co.uk

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WELCOME

FROM THE EDITOR...

Welcome to the 2013 edition of The Old Waconian.

It’s been a busy year for the Development team. We’ve been delighted to meet lots of Old Waconians including, for the first time, those based in New York where one of our former students recently hosted an Old Waconian reunion.

Closer to home, our flagship event at the House of Lords was a huge success. The sun shone, Lord Dubs was the perfect host and more than 140 Old Wacs enjoyed a tour of the House before a drinks reception on the terrace overlooking the Thames.

You can read more about these and all our other events on page 24. We have many more events planned in the coming months – please join us, we would love to meet even more of you.

Our lead story on page 18 is “What Makes A Great Teacher?”, a thought provoking piece written by the Head, Lucy Pearson, about the effect a teacher can have on a person’s life – both positive and negative. This article comes on the back of the overwhelming response we received from Old Wacs following the announcement of Peter Bullock’s retirement after 43 years of service at Cheadle Hulme School. He had a profound impact on many of you.

We’d love to hear your views on the article: which teachers inspired you, challenged you, entertained you, made you who you are today? Send us your stories and we’ll post them on the website or get involved via Facebook or Twitter (#CHSGreatTeacher).

The team and I have enjoyed hearing more about you through the Old Wac questionnaire. Your feedback has helped us shape an exciting programme of events for the coming year. We’ve also been overwhelmed by the number of Old Wacs who have signed up for the OW Mentoring Programme or offered to give careers talks. We’ve already welcomed back two former students who spoke to current students as part of the ‘Old Waconian Wisdom’ lecture series.

We’re looking forward to involving even more Old Waconians in School life in the future. It’s an exciting time to be at CHS and the incredible support we receive from Old Wacs can only help the School continue to go from strength to strength.

Finally, welcome to our newest Old Waconians, the Class of 2013, who recently enjoyed our second ‘50 Days to Graduation’ campaign, this time with a gameshow theme (see page 8).

They join a thriving Old Wac community with more than 11,000 members in 48 different countries.

Frances Kennedy P.S. How do you read your issue of The Old Waconian?

In the sunshine in Sydney, at your desk in Denmark or with your mum in Manchester? We would love to know. Tweet us (@OldWaconians) the most inventive way you’ve read your OW magazine and make sure you include the hashtag #OldWacsHowDoYouReadYours.

“ We’re looking forward to involving even more Old Waconians in School life in the future. It’s an exciting time to be at CHS and the incredible support we get from Old Wacs can only help the School continue to go from strength to strength.”

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SCHOOL NEWS

TOP STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO BRIGHT FUTURES Head Boy, Alex Screawn, and Head Girl, Nicky Nathoo, led this year’s A Level celebrations, both securing places to study Medicine at leading universities. Nicky will take up her place at Hull York Medical School, while Alex is heading north to Newcastle to pursue his studies.

Top mathematician, Nicky Watmore is off to Homerton College, Cambridge, after achieving straight A*s and passing STEP examinations.

Joining Nicky at Cambridge is Beth Price who is studying History at Magdalene College. Fellow historian Olivia Widdowson is delighted to be on her way to Oxford, where she will continue her History studies at Worcester College.

Rebecca Griffiths is one of many students to consider an alternative to university. Having secured the two As and a B that she needed for university, Rebecca has instead opted to take one of just 45 places offered nationwide on the Tesco Trainee Management Course.

Alex Screawn

RISE IN RECRUITMENT

Nicky Nathoo

Rebecca Griffiths

AN OLD WAC LESSON IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS In October 2013 Old Waconian James Gibson (Class of 1988) welcomed current students to his workplace, UBS in Hong Kong, on their recent Economics and Business Trip to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

James spoke to the students about his career and about the strategic challenges facing UBS. He also arranged for them to have a session with a UBS Economist to discuss prospects for the Chinese economy as well as organising a

visit to the trading floor. On their return, Lee Richardson, Deputy Head and Economics and Business Teacher, stated: “The experience of visiting UBS was invaluable for the students. Learning about the issues facing UBS, post the global financial crisis, from James and his colleagues is something that is incredibly beneficial to the students.

We’re really grateful to James for providing this exclusive experience.”

Recruitment at CHS is up! The School’s continuing academic success, coupled with the Head’s strategic vision, has seen CHS buck the national trend with recruitment increasing by 10% over the past two years compared with a 0.4% increase nationally.

JUNIOR PUPILS SCRUB UP WELL Year 5 pupils turned surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses when they took part in mock heart transplant surgery during a very special science lesson.

Under the expert guidance of Dr Julian Barker, Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at the University Hospital of South Manchester, the nine and ten year olds scrubbed up to perform the intricate operation.

The lesson, which was filmed by ITV’s Granada Reports, included the delivery of a healthy ‘heart’ to the School by ambulance followed by its emergency transplant in a lifelike operating theatre, with a few unexpected difficulties to overcome along the way.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PHILANTHROPY WEEK ‘Invest in others to invest in yourself’ was the key message from Financial Times columnist Mrs Moneypenny, who spoke at the inaugural Head’s Lecture, during the School’s first ever Philanthropy Week.

Presenter of Channel 4’s SuperScrimpers, and “self-styled reluctant philanthropist”, Mrs Moneypenny addressed a packed Holden Hall, in the flagship event of the week, bringing students, staff, parents and Old Waconians together and reminding them about the

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School’s philanthropic roots and their continued relevance to a 21st Century CHS. “For the first speaker in the Head’s Lecture series, we could not have had a more engaging, powerful, and captivating guest,” says Lucy Pearson. “Wherever she goes, Mrs Moneypenny leaves an impression and CHS was not immune.”

The week-long programme of events, philanthropy themed lessons and awareness

TOP OF THE TRIPS South Africa, Marrakech and San Franciso are just some of the incredible locations that lucky CHS students have had the opportunity to visit this year as part of their studies.

In July 30 senior sportswomen took part in the South Africa Sports Tour, while 19 Lower Sixth and Year 11 students completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award on a 12-day trip to Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountains.

July saw an exciting first for the IT department as Senior School and Sixth Form students and staff took a fascinating trip to San Francisco

to explore the technological wonders of Silicon Valley.

Hi-tech highlights included visits to Google and Apple HQ, a demonstration of automated robots at the Jelly Belly Bean Factory and a trip to Gap HQ to learn about the international systems behind online shopping and distribution.

During a visit to ThoughtWorks, students were able to take part in a computer coding activity and then found time to take in a tour of Berkley University. As well as their industrial investigations, the group also managed to

see the sights including trips to China Town, Ghiradelli Chocolate, the town of Sausalito and a tour of the notorious island of Alcatraz.

HISTORIC WIN ON THE WICKET Congratulations to the Under-13 cricket team, who have been crowned county champions, winning the prestigious Cheshire Cup for the first time in 25 years.

Star batsman and team captain, James Scott, who also plays in the School’s 1st XI, scored 111 of Cheadle Hulme’s 187 in the tense final, which saw the CHS boys defeat Sandbach School by 83 runs.

Head of Cricket, Mr Steve Burnage, said: “This is a landmark victory, not only for the squad but also the School. It was a great team performance, led by Coach, Mr Kurt Foster, and is indicative of the high quality of cricket being played at CHS today.”

raising activities was designed to highlight the significant contributions that donors and volunteers make, not only to our own School community but also on a national and global scale.

Charity representatives from the British Skin Foundation, Francis House Children’s Hospice and The Christie, as well as other local and national charities that have been supported through the year by the School’s four Houses, took part in a Charities Fair, talking to students and encouraging increased participation and awareness.

Sodexo, the School’s caterers, supported the week with a series of themed lunches in which students and staff were allocated random food tickets based on the percentage of those hungry, homeless or wealthy enough to waste food across the world. They then enjoyed a meal of rice, soup or a luxury roast dinner depending on their luck in the lottery, highlighting the plight of those living in less fortunate circumstances.

Themed quotes were also dished up inside fortune cookies, giving students and staff philanthropic food for thought.

The finale of the week was a Gala Dinner, organised and hosted by students on the School’s Charities’ Committee, which raised more than £2,600 for various charities, including the CHS Bursary Fund.

“ Wherever she goes, Mrs Moneypenny leaves an impression and CHS was not immune.”

Head, Lucy Pearson

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CLASS OF 2013

THE

GRADUATION GAME Fingers on buzzers, no conferring! Upper Sixth students and teachers went head to head in a festival of fun and games in this year’s ‘50 Days to Graduation’ event, marking the Class of 2013’s transition from students to Old Waconians.

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Now in its second year, the ‘50 Days to Graduation’ campaign aims to make the last few weeks at CHS as memorable as possible, and sow the seeds of a lifelong connection to the School.

This year’s theme was ‘The Graduation Game’ and saw students and teachers competing in their own versions of popular TV game shows.

Highlights included: COUNTDOWN

The ‘50 Days’ campaign also acts as a reminder of the School’s philanthropic spirit by giving departing students the opportunity to show their appreciation for the School by making a financial contribution to the Leavers’ Bursary, to help the next generation of talented young people benefit from a CHS education.

In keeping with the game show theme, a big red box was installed in the common room throughout the campaign asking students to ‘Donate or No Donate’.

A Countdown-style clock was installed in the Upper Sixth common room, which ticked down the minutes until graduation and was launched by Cheadle Hulme School’s very own Staff Band.

to CHS. Currently across the Senior School, one in ten students receive some support from the Bursary Fund. Our School would be a different place if those students weren’t at CHS. “We decided to make a gift to the Leavers’ Bursary because we want to give someone else the opportunity to enjoy what we have experienced at CHS. This will be our first act as Old Waconians and our opportunity to do something for the next generation of CHS students.”

A QUESTION OF CHS

Which celebrity would Mr Winter like to take on a date? A special quiz for the Class of 2013 to see who knew the most about the staff.

I’M AN OLD WACONIAN, GET ME OUT OF HERE!

The common room was transformed into a jungle where Ant and Dec (aka Mr Hackney and Mr Burnage) set Bushtucker Trials for five brave teachers!

Head Girl and Boy, Nikki Nathoo and Alex Screawn, were among those who gave to the Leavers’ Bursary and their graduation speech explained why.

NEVER MIND THE WACONIANS

Students were treated to a very special playlist of songs just for them, from the Number One on their first day of School to the soundtrack to their A Levels.

“There will be a number of people in our year group who, if it wasn’t for the Bursary Fund, wouldn’t have had the opportunity to come

THE GREAT BRITISH CHS SEND OFF

A culinary contest to see who could decorate the perfect biscuit.

Old Waconian and current parent Kate Vokes (Class of 1987), whose family supports the Bursary Scheme through the Oglesby Charitable Trust, also spoke about the importance of giving at the launch of the ‘50 Days’ campaign.

She said: “If we are successful, in our life or career, that’s partly down to the strong personal foundations we gained from CHS so I feel we have a responsibility to give back to the School once we’ve left.

“In my speech I tried to impress on the students the importance of keeping their relationship with the School going and the many ways they can offer support, whether that’s financial or through giving their time. I asked them to think how rewarding it would be to shape and influence a young person’s life and help them go on their own CHS journey.

BIG BROTHER

Students and staff recorded their memories of School in the CHS diary room, which was turned into a video shown at graduation.

“I was delighted to see how engaged the students were during my presentation.

Hopefully, they will come to see Cheadle Hulme School as I do - like a big family group with shared values that supports and respects all of its members.”

See what the Class of 2013 will miss most about CHS at: www.classof2013.co.uk

“ This will be our first act as Old Waconians and our opportunity to do something for the next generation of CHS students.”

Head Girl, Nicky Nathoo

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OLD WAC NEWS

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO...?

Class of 1960 Terry Robson

Cricket enthusiast Terry went to Australia this year to watch the British and Irish Lions beat Australia at the Sydney ANZ Stadium to win the three match series 2-1. Terry also managed to watch the first match in Brisbane two weeks before. It’s great to hear Terry had such a good time considering he made the trip to New Zealand in 2005 only to see the Lions disastrously lose all three test matches!

Class of 1964 David Cairns OBE and Jenifer Burckett-Picker

Earlier this year David and Jenifer met with Reverend George Lockhart Lugton who is former Head TTR Lockhart’s nephew. George told David and Jenifer about his memories of his regular visits to the School when he stayed with his Uncle Tom and Aunty Margaret in Broomefield House.

Class of 2004 Class of 1946

Kerrie Porteous, nÉe Warburton

Gordon Beswick BEM

Gordon has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to youth work in Stockport and Manchester for over 40 years. Gordon attended Trafford Town Hall in October to be presented with his Medal by the Lord Lieutenant and has been invited to the Royal Garden Party in 2014.

Class of 1958 Richard Edmondson

This year Richard graduated from the Open University (OU) with First Class Honours in Humanities and Art History.

Richard is continuing his studies with a Masters in History at the OU in September 2013.

“ Studying has certainly given me a challenge and purpose in retirement.” Richard Edmondson 10

Kerrie married husband Sam on 1st June this year in Sam’s mum and dad’s garden in Suffolk. They celebrated with a hog roast, lots of wine and dancing before jetting off to the Maldives for two weeks. Bride Kerrie is pictured with her new husband Sam and fellow Old Wac and Bridesmaid Rosie Brown on the left.

Class of 2009 Fleur Yearsley

Fleur graduated with a 2:1 from the Manchester School of Art. Since graduating, Saatchi Gallery invited her to apply for The New Sensations Prize 2013 and she is currently featured on Saatchi Online. Fleur has been approached by galleries across England, with the prospect of an upcoming exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery in East London in the new year. www.fleuryearsley.wix.com/fleur-yearsley

Class of 2010 Philippe Kirschen

Philippe went to the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Economics and is currently doing a summer internship at NASA’s Ames Research Facility in the Bay Area in California.

Hannah Petho

Hannah recently won the Nuffield Prize in Medicine from St Hilda’s College, Oxford.

Barnaby Joe Turner-Mendis (RIGHT)

Business savvy Barnaby has launched Artspert, a website which offers high quality art at affordable prices. The site is targeting students to sell their work on the website and, as an incentive, only taking a 15% commission on anything sold.

Check it out at: www.artspert.co.uk.

Class of 2011 Georgia Harris

Georgia is currently studying English at the University of York.

She has also been extremely busy writing and directing a play which was performed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

“ I’m really proud that I’ve started a slightly successful theatre company, written a show and directed it at a semi-professional level - it’s starting to get toward where I want to get in life.”

Georgia Harris (far left)

Josh Pritchard

Josh is currently signed to Fulham FC, playing in a central midfield role. In February 2013, Josh joined Norweigan side Tromsø on loan. His commitment and progression at Tromsø was evident as he scored the winning goal in their Europa League first leg playoff against Besiktas in August. Josh’s contract was subsequently extended to the end of December 2013.

More Old Waconians overleaf...

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OLD WAC NEWS

INTRODUCING THE AMBASSADORS

Class of 2012 Dan Moore

This year we launched a new initiative designed to help Old Wacs keep in touch with each other and the School.

Dan has moved to Belgium to study Philosophy at KU Leuven University.

Duncan Watmore (below)

We asked former students to volunteer their services as Old Waconian Ambassadors for their year group to help spread the word about the benefits of maintaining a connection with CHS – and they are already having a big impact on our communications and event ideas.

Duncan joined Premier League club Sunderland’s development squad this summer from Conference North side Altrincham.

Fighting off interest from several other clubs, the Black Cats secured the signature of the former Manchester United youth player.

Duncan is also studying for a degree in Finance and Economics.

Matt Winter (above)

Matt is currently studying History and Politics at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Since leaving CHS Matt has become the first ever Old Waconian cricket blue and has had the honour of playing for Oxford at Lords.

So far, we have recruited 14 enthusiastic Ambassadors from nine different year groups who are ensuring that news about events, initiatives and opportunities for Old Waconians to remain involved with the School are received by as wide an audience as possible.

Class of 2013 Gina Guillory

Gina is studying Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University.

HATS OFF TO OUR OLD WACONIANS ENJOYING GRADUATION SUCCESS THIS YEAR! ASHRAFUL HAQUE, CLASS OF 2005

Ashraful has graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in Medicine. He said: “I’m very grateful to the school and wonderful staff for the solid grounding I was given.”

Colette worked with the British Council as an English Language Assistant in Chile during a year abroad, and has subsequently secured a full-time job as Editor at a publishing house in Geneva.

HANNAH RILEY, CLASS OF 2008

ALICE STEVENSON, CLASS OF 2006

Alice graduated from the University of Liverpool with a Distinction in MRCVS Veterinary Science. Alice is now employed as an equine vet with Brown Moss Equine Clinic in Cheshire.

COLETTE TALBOT, CLASS OF 2007

Colette made it onto the Dean’s List when graduating from St Andrews University with First Class Honours in English and Spanish.

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Hannah has graduated from the University of Manchester with a First Class Honours in French and Social Anthropology with a distinction in spoken French. Hannah has already secured herself a job using her French at an international marketing communications company.

JORDAN BEAN, CLASS OF 2009

Jordan gained a 2:1 from Chester University in International Development and Spanish.

THEO CLEARY, CLASS OF 2009

Theo has graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a First in Fine Art Painting.

HANNAH MACDONALD, CLASS OF 2009

Hannah gained a 2:1 Honours degree in History from the University of York.

JAMES WHEELER, CLASS OF 2010

James has graduated from the University of Sheffield with a 2:1 in Economics with Business Management. He has now started work at Matalan’s head office as a Finance Graduate.

To keep up to date with the latest news and achievements of fellow Old Waconians throughout the year, keep an eye on our website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/WHT

“ Being an Old Waconian is about sharing a common experience, or having a sense of all growing up in the same place. Whenever you meet someone with a connection to CHS it does feel a bit like you’ve met a long lost friend.”

Alice Taylor - 2008

Emily Bingham - 2013

Zoe Gray - 2002

“ With the Class of 2003 there was always a story, some drama or something funny going on which made our year group such a great year to be part of.”

Charlotte Eva - 2004

Emma Griffiths - 2011

Sophie Nicolaysen - 2003

“ As an Old Wac Ambassador, it will be great to have the chance to stay in contact with CHS and to help to strengthen the alumni connection – it really works best if everyone gets involved.”

Jess Petrie - 2010

Could this be you?

Aislinn Fawcett - 2007

“ Being an Old Waconian is being part of something that is more than a school, but a real community and it’s a privilege to still play a role in that community, especially as CHS seems to be more successful and popular than ever.”

Laura McArthur - 2007

Kate Worthington - 2009

Will Jones - 2011

“ I hope to carry on treasuring the memories I have of the school and not to lose touch with those people I have become close with over the years.”

Nicky Watmore - 2013

Rob Marcall - 2004

Emma Bailey - 2013

The Ambassador role includes: • Acting as a point of contact for the Development team and providing a vital link to fellow class mates

• A cting as a ‘champion’ for the alumni relations programme

Find out more about Ambassadors, and how you could get involved, on our website:

• Communicating with peers about Old Waconian initiatives or events through various channels such as email and social networks

• A dvising the Development team on specific interests and activities that may interest their year groups to enhance the alumni relations programme.

cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ Old_Waconian_Ambassadors

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OLD WAC QUESTIONNAIRE

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Last year we asked all Old Wacs to fill in a questionnaire to try and find out more about our growing alumni community.

So, how will we use the information you provided?

• Contact details and contact preferences these will inform our future OW Magazine mailings and cut down on unnecessary mailing costs.

• E ducation and work details – these can help us pair up potential current and former students for the Old Waconian Mentoring Programme and identify people who could share their knowledge and experience with our students.

Many of your comments are now on display in the School to help current students understand that their relationship with the School will not end once they have left, and that the memories created at the School will remain with them for years to come.

• L ikes and interests - these will help us plan even better events, reunions and initiatives for you.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire. Your input will have a major impact on how the Development Office engages with Old Waconians in the future.

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

OLD WACS ARE GOING DIGITAL…

We received questionnaires back from Old Wacs across 13 different countries!

Australia · Belgium · Bermuda · Canada · France · Germany · Hong Kong · Ireland · New Zealand · Norway · Switzerland · UK · USA.

45%

88%

of you requested email correspondence from us in the future.

Facebook ‘likes’ in just 17 months! On average 71 of you either comment or like one of our posts every month!

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Make sure you’re joining in too and help us to make it to 1000 Likes before Christmas: www.facebook.co.uk/ oldwaconians

of respondents live in the UK Predominantly you’re based in the North West or the South East of England

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of you are now following us on Twitter as we keep you up to date with Old Wac news as and when it all happens!

Follow us @oldwaconians

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Share your views and complete our Old Waconian questionnaire online today! www.surveymonkey.com/s/owquestionnaire

WHAT DOES CHS MEAN TO YOU? Many of you told us what it was about CHS that made coming to School here so special. From being part of a family and meeting lifelong friends to gaining a good work ethic and enjoying all of the opportunities the School has to offer, each memory that you shared captured a taste of the CHS experience.

“ My CHS is… a first class preparation for life in the wider world.”

Roy Mills, Class of 1937

“ My CHS is… what gave me the foundation for my successful and happy career.”

Sarah Davies, née Wilmshurst, Class of 1989

“ My CHS is… a place where I spent many of the happiest years of my life and where I learned what the most important things in life are.”

Geoff Ward, Class of 1950

“ My CHS is… a wonderful school experience, a place where I grew up and it gave me a fantastic foundation for life. It gave me self-confidence and a belief in myself.”

“ My CHS is… a great learning experience, which sets you up for the rest of your life.” “ My CHS is… I loved my time at CHS. The work ethic and values it gave me are invaluable and my best friends are still mainly Old Waconians.”

Alice Marris, née Goodwin Class of 2005

“ I am hugely impressed by all the many varied events the school has to offer.”

Lorri Webb, Class of 1995

94%

GETTING INVOLVED! One of your most popular event preferences has been to get together with your old year group.

YOU TOLD US WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF OUR OLD WACONIAN EVENTS AND REUNIONS:

Jim Gardner, Class of 1938

In just one year we have increased the number of Old Waconians on our database by 94% through our Lost Old Wacs project.

If you’re in touch with any Old Wac who you know has not been receiving any information from us – send us their details so that they can start to receive OW news and information on our events.

Dan Bullbrook, Class of 1996

Carolyn Hall, née Watts, Class of 1965

“ It is always a pleasure to come back to school for any event.”

LOST OWS PROJECT

“ Although being unable to attend every event, I’ve appreciated the growth of communication with Old Wacs and the School recently.” Hazel Ford Class of 1960 “ It looks excellent and there is something for the majority.”

Sarah Davies, née Hughes, Class of 1988

“ It all sounds marvellous - wish I wasn’t so busy!” Kate Smith, née Smart, Class of 1974

Class of

1990 Class of

1993 2003

This year we have welcomed back the Class of 1990, the Class of 1993 and the Class of 2003 for their own Year Group Reunions.

Clas s of

33%

of you told us that you would like to help out our current CHS students in a number of ways...

Offering university or career advice to current students

GIVING 50% of you said that you would like to give back financially to CHS: • • • •

Bursaries and Scholarships 62% The School’s Priorities 21% New Buildings 6% New Facilities & Equipment 11%

Speak at the School or an event

Providing a career study or a personal profile

In response to this, the Old Waconian Mentoring Programme is now up and running and we’ve introduced the Old Waconian Wisdom lecture series for current students.

See page 27 for more information!

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WORLDLY OLD WACS

OLD WACS AROUND THE WORLD From Austria to Zambia, from New York to New Zealand, and from South Africa to South Korea - there is hardly a country on Earth that isn’t home to an Old Waconian. We currently have 388 former students living and working in 48 different countries – and they’re just the ones we know about.

We asked some of our far-flung alumni why they made the move abroad, what they like about their adopted country and what they miss about life in the UK. For full profiles on our worldly Old Waconians, visit www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/OldWacsAroundTheWorld If you live or work abroad and would like us to put you in contact with other Old Wacs in your country, please contact the Development Office.

MICHAEL WILSON, CLASS OF 1993 CITY Sydney COUNTRY Australia WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN AUSTRALIA?

I love being outdoors and being active and the scope for that here is exceptional.

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

There are some foods I miss and the profits of Gregg’s bakery usually sky rocket in the week or so I am back in the UK. JON NAYLOR, CLASS OF 1966 CITY Bern COUNTRY Switzerland WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BERN?

The delightful old town with views of the Alps, and the ability to travel quickly and easily to the neighbouring countries.

What do you miss about life in the UK?

Good English cheese, and a proper pint of draught beer!

JENNIFER DESSUREAULT, NÉE HOUGH, CLASS OF 1993 CITY Montreal COUNTRY Canada

JEREMY ARON, CLASS OF 1993 CITY Tel Aviv COUNTRY Israel

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CANADA?

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN ISRAEL?

Several things including being able to learn different sports and the diversity of the environment around you – so many different cultures, languages and people live in Montreal.

The atmosphere. There is a strong emphasis on community, family and friendship. Tel Aviv is all about the sun, sea and sand!

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

Old Trafford, of course!

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Family and friends at the top of my list ‘of course’ and then chocolate, Yorkshire decaf tea, the ability to order your groceries online and local fish and chip shops to name just a few.

DAVID ELLIS, CLASS OF 1982 STATE Raleigh, North Carolina

COUNTRY USA

WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO THE US AND WHY DID YOU MAKE THE MOVE?

We came to the US in 1995, initially to New Jersey. As well as taking advantage of an exciting career opportunity, we were motivated to be closer to my wife’s hometown of Montreal.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN RALEIGH?

The abundant sunlight and deep blue skies, particularly during Spring and the long, warm Autumns, along with the almost-ubiquitous demonstration of cheerful good manners and respect which one encounters in daily life.

AUSTRALIA • AUSTRIA • BELGIUM • BERMUDA BRAZIL CANADA • CHILE CHINA • COSTA RICA CROATIA • CYPRUS • DENMARK • EGYPT FINLAND • FRANCE • GERMANY • GREECE HONG KONG INDIA • INDONESIA • IRELAND ISRAEL • ITALY • JAPAN • LANZAROTE • MALTA MONTENEGRO • NETHERLANDS • NEW ZEALAND NORWAY • PHILIPPINES • PORTUGAL • PUERTO RICO • SAUDI ARABIA • SINGAPORE • SOUTH AFRICA • SOUTH KOREA • SPAIN • SWEDEN SWITZERLAND • TENERIFE • THAILAND TURKEY • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • UNITED STATES • VENEZUELA • WEST INDIES • ZAMBIA PAUL ATHERLEY, CLASS OF 1974 CITY Beijing COUNTRY China WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CHINA?

The people, the history and the culture and the sense that you are living and working in a city that is reorienting global power.

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

The people, the history and the culture!

SAMANTHA NAYAR, NÉE CARMICHAEL, CLASS OF 1984 CITY Bombay COUNTRY India WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO INDIA AND WHY DID YOU MAKE THE MOVE? I reluctantly moved to India in late

2001 from New York. My then fiancé, who is half Indian, half German, promised that we would be in India no more than five years. Twelve years and two children later it is more home than anywhere else.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN INDIA?

The food, the staff, the colours and sunshine, the energy and youth of the country and national pride.

MIKE DELANEY, CLASS OF 1977 CITY Blumenau COUNTRY Brazil WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BRAZIL?

I have to say the weather is a big factor. Also the fact that this is a young country so there is still plenty of opportunity.

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

I’m quite partial to English beer - a pint of Robinson’s at The Church Inn is always on the itinerary when I visit the UK. TIM BAKER, CLASS OF 1980 CITY San Jose COUNTRY Costa Rica

MIKE THIRLWALL, CLASS OF 1978 CITY Dubai COUNTRY United Arab Emirates

WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO COSTA RICA AND WHY DID YOU MAKE THE MOVE? I met my wife in Costa Rica in 1986 while teaching English there

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN DUBAI?

for a year. We moved to Costa Rica in October 1992. We wanted a change of scene and to be able to enjoy a more adventurous and outdoor lifestyle.

The varied make-up of the population of the city means that I meet and work and socialise with people from all over the world, which is very interesting.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN COSTA RICA?

WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT LIFE IN THE UK?

Costa Ricans rank highly in the world happiness indices and are very tolerant of foreign residents. The country has an incredible variety of microclimates and habitats and is world-renowned for its biodiversity.

The rain. Yes, really! When you live somewhere where it rains only once or twice a year the thought of a day or two of rain is quite attractive.

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FEATURE

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEACHER?

By Lucy Pearson, Head

“ I firmly believe that what you really remember about people is not what they said and did, but how they made you feel. And you made this slightly shy, under-confident teenager feel good about himself (most of my mates will confirm I now feel too good about myself!). Schooling isn’t about academic achievement, it is about the person you become. I don’t know what it is that teachers do which instils lifelong values and qualities into their pupils, but you did that in a remarkable way with a special gift. I will be eternally grateful to you and Don Heffer for your guidance in those last couple of critical years of schooling, from which I am still reaping the benefit.” Old Waconian John Howarth, Class of 1981 So speak the words of one grateful Old Waconian to his former Physics teacher, Peter Bullock, on his retirement from the profession and from CHS after 43 years’ service.

The memories of Old Wacs of their time at CHS will no doubt be awash with the stories of friends and various escapades; but if my experience is anything to go by, then it will also feature the teaching characters who helped to shape them and their CHS experience.

I asked current Head Boy, Brandon Few, and Head Girl, Gabby Kingsley, what their answer would be to the question ‘What Makes a Great Teacher?’ It was 8.15 one Wednesday morning, our regular meeting slot, but even at that unseemly hour for most adolescents, they were absolutely clear: GABBY

Someone who supports you unconditionally, regardless of how well you do.

BRANDON

Someone who is completely passionate about their subject.

GABBY

Someone who varies their lessons, who puts time, energy and effort into the planning.

BRANDON

Someone who encourages us to teach one another.

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GABBY

Someone who appreciates the individual student; who supports every child in that room.

BRANDON

Someone who has a quiet presence of authority.

And finally: BOTH

S omeone who has the right mix of expertise, personality and teaching approach.

So, there we have it. It is more than great subject knowledge. It is more than being passionate for that subject. It is more than caring for young people. Much, much more.

Teachers are all too often much denigrated in modern society, by the media at least.

They are portrayed as miserable characters, somewhat ‘jobsworth’, constantly agitating about something. It is a tragically inaccurate picture. Anyone who has watched ‘Educating Essex’ or most recently ‘Educating Yorkshire’ will, I hope, have seen that. Teachers in these programmes and in schools up and down the country work long hours and often in the most demanding of contexts to guide young people to achieving their best.

CHS boasts an extraordinarily strong teaching body. Gabby and Brandon’s comments were not the idealistic musings of those who peered into the distance having to imagine

what great teaching would look like.

They were speaking from their experience.

They recognised that a great teacher is an expert in many senses of the word.

Expert in subject knowledge. Expert in their understanding of young people. Expert in showing that they care for the individual.

We all, I hope, have someone from our own educational journeys who stands out as a beacon of greatness. I encourage current students to never lose sight of how grateful they should be for all that the staff do for and with them. One new member of staff to CHS this year, but who has been teaching for ten years, commented to me recently: “The students thank me for the lesson here.

I’ve never had that before.”

There is no single answer to the question – but let’s buck the trend and share some thoughts and praise those who have influenced us to be the person we have become.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Tweet us @OldWaconians using #CHSGreatTeachers or email development@chschool.co.uk with your stories. Your accounts will be compiled and displayed on our website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ GreatTeachers

Mr Allen

Mr Thomson, MBE

Mr Le Grice, Miss Beavis, Miss Webster, Mrs Campbell, Mr Kendrick, Mrs Greenwood, Miss Brabin, Mr Goodison, Mrs Buckley

Miss Kight, Mr Wilcox, Mrs Foster and Mr Foster

Mr Ellis & Mr Goodison

Mr Bullock

Mrs Badger Mr Lockhard & Miss Stirk

Miss Ward

Mr Ray

Mr Davis

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FAMILY TIES The Jackson family’s connection to Cheadle Hulme School goes back more than 50 years, producing three generations of students, parents and teachers.

Siblings Christine and Peter Baldwin came to CHS in the 1940s. Chris’s husband, the late Ian Jackson, was another Old Waconian and their experience was so positive they went

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on to send their three sons – Keith, David and Trevor – to CHS. David Jackson returned to the School in 1994 to teach in the Juniors, and his daughter is continuing the family

tradition – Rebecca graduated from CHS in 2012 and is currently studying Biochemistry at the University of Sheffield.

CHRIS JACKSON (CLASS OF 1951)

I joined the School when I was ten and, of course, when you’re ten it all seems very awe-inspiring. I had never been to a school that was so big. I was a little bit frightened but when I got used to it, I loved it.

KEITH JACKSON (CLASS OF 1984)

My overwhelming memories are of friendship, happiness, co-operation and a sense of belonging. I loved sport, especially swimming and diving, and I eventually gained the highest lifesaving award. I was captain of the netball team and also played tennis and hockey for the first teams. I loved it. School was all about sport for me. I still love sport and I play bowls now.

We always wanted the children to go to CHS and we were thrilled to bits when they came. I still come to the School regularly, for plays and musicals and to listen to the orchestra, and for events that Rebecca was involved in. But, even if the grandchildren aren’t involved, I still like to come purely because I’m interested in what goes on at the School. It’s so much bigger and more modern than in my day but the atmosphere and the friendliness is still the same. It’s the same ethos.

TREVOR JACKSON (CLASS OF 1986)

DAVID JACKSON (CLASS OF 1982)

When I first started teaching at CHS there were still some teachers in the Senior School who had taught me but it didn’t feel strange; they were all friendly and accepted me. The place looked more or less the same so it felt very familiar.

The facilities are much better now, though. We used to have to walk through the boiler room to get to the dining hall in my day. Everything is a lot smarter – it was a little scruffy when I was here but the buildings didn’t matter because there was so much more to the School.

The size of the School was a real benefit for sports. If I had gone to Bramhall High I would have been 1 in 300; here there were just over 100 in my year and that meant that, although I wasn’t the most fantastic swimmer in the world, I could be swimming captain and I was on the lacrosse team.

I have great memories of playing lacrosse, particularly having a jug of beer with Vaughan Wilcox after a match. He was just as much a friend as he was a coach and a teacher.

I’ve seen physical changes since I was a student but the general feeling hasn’t changed. It was always a very welcoming place and that’s what Rebecca also found. The staff still talk to the students and genuinely care how they are doing.

CHS is a big part of my life. I’ve been a pupil, a parent and a member of staff. I’ve been on the Old Waconians’ Committee and on the 150th Bursary Fund Committee. If you cut me in half I’d have ‘CHS’ all the way through! I can’t see myself going anywhere else.

REBECCA JACKSON (CLASS OF 2012)

I didn’t really think about the family connection to CHS, I just wanted to go because my dad was teaching there. I worked really, really hard to get in because I didn’t want to go anywhere else.

I joined in Year 7 so dad didn’t teach me, but quite a lot of people in my year went to the Junior School so were taught by him. The fact that he taught at CHS didn’t really affect me because the Juniors and Seniors are quite separate, but I did hear lots of stories about him!

The School has a great environment – it’s really nice and friendly with everyone working together.

The year groups are quite small so you always feel included; you’re not wandering around with no one knowing who you are. It feels like a community.

Being at CHS taught me the importance of getting involved with extra-curricular activities. I did a lot of music – I played the cornet in the concert band and the big band. I also got really involved with the Model United Nations.

Being an Old Waconian is important for keeping in contact with my friends and the School. I attended my first Old Waconian Reunion at Christmas last year so I still feel connected with what’s going on.

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FOCUS ON

QC Q&A Renowned for handling some of the UK’s most serious criminal cases, including the successful prosecution of the Soham murderer, Ian Huntley, Karim Shakir Khalil QC is at the top of his profession. He spoke to The Old Waconian about his life in law, and how his time at CHS helped shape his career.

Are you from a family of Old Waconians?

No, not at all. I got into CHS under the old direct grant scheme.

My father was a lecturer at Manchester University so a private education was out of the question. I passed my 11+ and, fortunately, did well enough to be offered a grant. Being at CHS opened up so many opportunities for me that I wouldn’t otherwise have had.

You were one of the youngest-ever Assistant Recorders in the UK. What made you apply for that role so early in your career?

I just applied as soon as I was eligible. Most people apply when they’ve had more experience but I thought ‘why not?’ Not being afraid of failure is another attribute I think I gained from CHS - a kind of inner confidence.

What did you enjoy most at School?

I was good at English, History and Physics and I played a lot of sports. I was vice-captain of the lacrosse team and continued playing until quite recently. I also really enjoyed Drama.

I remember being in a production of Sweeney Todd and putting on several sixth form plays. I used to volunteer at a local hospital and often brought geriatric patients into School to watch our plays. The staff were great about it, and the patients loved it.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I never have to go on a diet! I can easily lose half a stone during a case as it is both mentally and physically exhausting.

I also love the science involved in criminal cases, piecing together tiny bits of forensic evidence. It’s not very glamorous but it is fascinating.

Did your acting skills help when you became a barrister?

Definitely. Being in court is all about giving a good performance. Appearing calm even when you’re not and persuading an audience to believe in what you’re saying. Doing drama at CHS was immensely helpful; in fact, Paul Allen, who taught English and Drama, had a big influence on my life. He was the one who encouraged me to take the Oxbridge exams and made me believe I could go to a top university.

What made you choose Law? I wanted the challenge of studying a completely new subject.

I’d visited the courts in Manchester and the whole thing just really appealed to me. I wanted to be a criminal advocate, as that seemed to be the most interesting aspect of law, but I was persuaded to go into corporate law. It paid better but I was so bored sitting behind a desk.

How did you make the change into criminal law?

I took a tenancy at the Chambers I’m in now and they had a mixed portfolio of cases. There was a lot of criminal work and I found myself taking on criminal cases that other barristers didn’t want. So, by accident, I ended up doing exactly what I’d originally wanted.

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What’s the most interesting case you’ve worked on?

I was instructed as a Junior Barrister on the Soham murders case in 2003, and I learned so much from that. We heard evidence from 20 different scientific disciplines – from metallurgy and geology to the lifecycle of blowflies. I loved the challenge of analysing the case in minute detail and trying to spot flaws and mistakes. That case reinforced my interest in forensic science. I’m now a member of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences and presented a keynote speech on “The Science of the Soham Murders”.

Does working on such high profile cases put even more pressure on you as a judge?

Yes, there is a level of public scrutiny that you have to deal with; you can feel like you are on trial as well. I try and keep myself, and my family, out of the public eye as much as possible. I don’t have a publicist, for example, as some QCs do and, so far, there haven’t been any “Top Judge Caught Doing…” headlines about me.

Do some cases affect you personally?

One of the downsides to working in criminal law is that you see human life at its most ugly every day. You have to listen to appalling evidence or look at post mortem photographs, so you have to have a good ‘off switch’. It can be difficult at times but I try to focus on the task and ensure the case has the right outcome.

You have acted for both the prosecution and defence – do you have a preference?

Well, if your job is to defend a suspected serial rapist there’s not much love out there for you! But I believe everyone is entitled to a defence, and I try to give all my clients the benefit of the doubt. I also find that working on defence cases gives me additional insight when I’m on the prosecution side. I know the right questions to ask because I know how the accused has been briefed. Also, the people I defend often have remarkable psychological profiles so it’s never dull meeting them. I learn something new from every case I work on, that’s why I’m still passionate about it.

You left CHS in 1980. What does being an Old Waconian mean to you?

I’ve only been back once, for an alumni event, which was a great chance to rekindle some old friendships and see how the School has changed. I see my connection with the School as a two-way street; I like feeling part of a bigger CHS community and I would like to be more involved in the future, maybe as a mentor. I gained such a lot from my time at CHS, it would be good to give something back.

A career in law: Karim Shakir Khalil 1980 Left Cheadle Hulme School 1983 Graduated in Law from Cambridge University 1984 Called to the Bar 1997 Become one of the youngest ever Assistant Recorders in the UK 2002

Acted as Junior Prosecuting Counsel in the Soham murders case

2003

Took silk and was appointed to Queen’s Counsel

2011

Became Joint Head of Chambers at One Paper Buildings, London

2013 Appointed Recorder of the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)

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OLD WACONIANS

EVENTS ROUNDUP

Sheila Kenyon née Binns (Class of 1950), Barbara Haydon née Hodgson (Class of 1951), Lord Alf Dubs (Class of 1951) and Anthony Bianco (Class of 1958)

Rob Marcall (Class of 2004), Dhruv Patel (Class of 2001), Katherine Veitch (Class of 2004) and Charlotte Eva (Class of 2004)

Charles Wilson (Class of 2010), Sally Petrie (Deputy Head, Admissions) and Fergus Wilson (Class of 1976)

Alice Taylor and Sarah Phillips (Class of 2008)

THE HOUSE OF LORDS ALUMNI RECEPTION OVERVIEW Flagship Old Waconian reunion event, hosted by Old Waconian Emma Hardy (Class of 1986), Lucy Pearson (Head), Lucy Ward (Class of 1987), Simon Appleby (Class of 1986) and Clare Holt (Class of 1987)

Lord Alf Dubs, Class of 1951.

DATE Thursday 11 April 2013

The reception at the House of Lords provided the ideal opportunity for more than 140 Old Waconians from the Class of 1938 to the Class of 2011 to reunite in a prestigious central London venue. The evening began with tours of the Houses of Parliament by House of Lords Blue Badge guides. Guests started off in Westminster Hall and were shown the Lords and Common Chambers, the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, the Peers’ Lobby, the Central Lobby and the Members’ Lobby. The tours were followed by a drinks reception in the Cholmondeley Room overlooking the stunning River Thames as the sun went down.

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“ We were thrilled that so many Old Wacs joined us in London, some travelling from as far away as the States, to reminisce and share their memories.”

Frances Kennedy, Development Director

Lord Alf Dubs (Class of 1951)

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OLD WACONIAN PUB QUIZZES OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

Inaugural Manchester Pub Quiz hosted by quizmasters, Mr Hackney and Mr Burnage, with prizes of champagne and tickets to a comedy club.

Annual London Pub Quiz, this year hosted by special guest, Peter Bullock.

DATE Friday 22 February 2013

Over 80 Old Wacs, from the Class of 2013 to the Class of 1969, joined us in London to take part in the battle of the Old Wac brains and to see one of our newest Old Waconians, Peter Bullock.

Peter hosted his very own Physics round which caught out a fair few! Congratulations to team ‘Bangers and Mash’ for their well-deserved win.

Watch out for the next quiz, Londoners, - we’re already searching for an even bigger venue!

More than 60 Old Waconians and current teaching staff joined us for the inaugural Old Waconian Manchester Pub Quiz. Twelve teams took part in a battle of the brains over ten rounds. ‘The Norfolk Mountain Rescue’ won the quiz after guessing the closest answer to the tie break question: including Acting Heads, how many Heads have there been at Cheadle Hulme School since it was established in 1855? (18) The winning team showed just how smart our teachers are as the team comprised both former and current CHS teachers!

DATE Thursday 17 October 2013

NEW YORK ALUMNI RECEPTION OVERVIEW

Alumni drinks reception hosted by Old Waconian Helen Lynch, Class of 1977, at her apartment in New York.

DATE Wednesday 13 February 2013

Fifteen Old Wacs currently living and working in the US, along with Lucy Pearson and Frances Kennedy, who were in the US on a School Study Tour, gathered in New York for a drinks and canapés reception. Helen generously agreed to accommodate former students from a variety of year groups,

from as early as the Class of 1951 to those who left CHS in 2007, in her home. It was a fantastic and rare opportunity to reconnect with Old Waconians across the pond, some of whom have since made the trip back to the UK, attending the House of Lords reunion in London and visiting the School.

in an active drama lesson with Ms Harms followed by a Games lesson with Mr Hackney, where they were challenged with a treasure

hunt for their old form photos using clues such as ‘Don’t fall in’ to lead them to the Swim!

CLASS OF 2003 10 YEAR REUNION OVERVIEW The Class of 2003

returned to CHS for a ‘Back to School Day’.

DATE

Saturday 5 October 2013 It was back to school for the Class of 2003 as they enjoyed a nostalgic event based on their real School days. The day began with an assembly, run by 2003 Head Boy and Girl, Sophie Nicolaysen and Kit Yates, where they did a quiz based on their yearbook featuring questions like ‘Who was voted the ‘most dizzy’ in the year group?’ and ‘Who was voted the most likely person to invent something?’

Next came a Creative Writing lesson with Mrs Petrie followed by a traditional School lunch in the Dining Hall. After lunch they took part

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OLD WACONIANS

OLD WACONIAN SPORTS EVENTS 2013

Football

Cricket

Netball

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

An 11-a-side football match between a team of Old Waconians and a team of the current CHS First Football Boys, followed by a BBQ lunch.

The annual Old Wac Cricket Match, organised by Nick Bishop, Class of 1977.

Round robin netball tournament followed by a buffet lunch in beautiful Pentagon Yard with a medal and speech ceremony.

DATE Saturday 25 May 2013

The sun shone on Cheadle Hulme for the Old Wac Football Reunion. A team of fighting fit Old Waconians took on the CHS Boys First Team for a great game of end-to-end football!

Spectators gathered to cheer on both sides and witnessed the Old Wacs’ team come out victorious as Andrew Coley (Class of 2001) scored the winning goal to beat the current First Team 1-0.

DATE Friday 5 July 2013

A team of Old Waconians came together to take on the CHS Cricket 1st XI. It was a great afternoon as the sun shone and the spectators were kept thoroughly entertained by the action on the field. The Old Wacs team couldn’t quite manage a win against an onform 1st XI. Man of the Match, Ben Mesrie, took particular pleasure in the win as his dad, Dan Mesrie (Class of 1986), was playing for the opposing side!

CLASS OF 2012 REUNION OVERVIEW

An informal event for our latest leavers to reunite with friends and staff for the first time since graduation.

DATE Friday 21 December 2012

Just before Christmas we welcomed back more than 120 members of the Class of 2012 and 16 of their old teachers for their first Old Waconian reunion. The School Dining Hall was transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with a giant Father Christmas, light up snowmen and tinsel galore!

DATE Saturday 6 July 2013

This year’s Netball Reunion in July gave us an opportunity to celebrate Julie Sym’s career at CHS. Over 40 girls came back to take part in the netball tournament and to wish Julie all the best as she left the School this summer after 24 years of invaluable teaching and coaching.

REUNIONS ORGANISED BY YOU OVERVIEW A reunion organised and run

by Old Waconian Victoria (Vic) Bradley for the Class of 1990.

DATE Saturday 8 June 2013

More than 40 Old Wacs attended a drinks reception in the School Library followed by tours around the School by the Development Office.

OVERVIEW A reunion event, marking 20

years since the Class of 1993 left the School, organised and run by Old Waconian Helena Renshaw née Pigeon.

DATE Saturday 7 September 2013

If you want more information on organising a reunion at the School, check out the website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/organiseareunion

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Fifty-seven members of the Class of 1993 went on tours of the School led by their old teachers, Mr Westbrook, Mr Sparrow, Mrs Hoverstadt, Mr Carr and Mr Westbrook.

OLD WACONIAN MENTORING PROGRAMME The Old Waconian Mentoring Scheme was established in 2013 to help current sixth formers tap into the huge wealth of knowledge and skills of Old Waconians, and benefit from their advice and guidance as they start to consider their own future careers.

The pair met for the first time in June and continue to speak regularly by email. As well as advising Tizzie on a range of potential career options and offering tips on applying for placements and jobs, Paul also helps put her current studies into context.

One of the first students to benefit from the scheme is 17-year-old Tizzie Brass who is studying Maths, Economics and German at A level. She is hoping to study Economics with German at university, with a view to possibly working in the City after she graduates.

“I’ve asked Paul about things I’m studying now like the housing bubble or the debt ceiling in the US,” says Tizzie. “He gives me the kind of inside information that you don’t get from a textbook. He’s also advised me on what to read to keep myself informed about current issues, like The Economist and Bloomberg.”

Tizzie was paired with Old Waconian Paul Ogden (Class of 1983), an investment manager and founding partner of Inprop Capital LLP, who has experience of financial markets both in Japan and the UK.

Tizzie has also turned to her mentor for advice about choosing a university, and Paul has been happy to talk to her about university life in general.

“When you’re at School, you’re so involved with school life, exams, getting to university to get the qualifications you need for the future, you often don’t think about the reality of working life,” says Tizzie. “I wanted to meet someone who does what I want to do on a day-to-day basis, to find out what it’s really like.”

“It’s very reassuring to get advice from someone that doesn’t know you, because it’s not biased at all,” says Tizzie.

OLD WACONIAN WISDOM

The Development Office is working alongside the CHS Careers Service as Old Waconian Wisdom provides the opportunity for Old Wacs to come back to the School and impart knowledge and advice that they have learnt throughout their career.

The start of the new academic year saw the inaugural talk in a new series at CHS - Old Waconian Wisdom.

“Paul is a really inspirational person. He’s so clever, but manages to explain things in a really simple way. His advice and guidance has

made a real difference to me – I’ve definitely worked harder and been more determined since I met him.

“I hope I can do the same for somebody else one day.”

Stephen Kingsley (Class of 1970) came back to the School to speak to current students about ‘What makes people successful’. Stephen shared what he has learned about building and sustaining relationships, playing as part of a team, energy and the importance of numbers.

Stephen believes that learning about these crucial skills at an early stage will set students on the right path for a successful career in any field. Stephen encouraged our current students to remember that “success requires excellence and nothing short of that - aim high!”

If you would like to come into the School to talk to current students about their future careers in any field, please get in touch: development@chschool.co.uk

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GOING DIGITAL

CREATING AN ONLINE COMMUNITY Hundreds of Old Waconians are now using Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with Cheadle Hulme School. Social media now forms a large part of our communications to

WEBSITE

www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk We’ve made a lot of changes to the website over the course of the year and you may have seen the addition of a few new Old Wac pages.

Keep up to date with fellow Old Wacs by visiting the Whatever happened to… page which is updated regularly with Old Wac news. You can also catch up with past editions of our monthly e-newsletter - Development News. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/WHT The Old Waconian Mentoring Programme page will give you more information about the Programme itself and presents you with the opportunity to submit an Old Waconian Mentor Profile should you wish to get involved. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ OldWacMentoring

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former students, making sure more people have access to the latest news and reunion plans and creating a virtual space where friends can get together and share their CHS memories.

We’ve recently introduced a couple of new features on our website and social media platforms to get people talking…

Visit the Old Waconian Awards page to find more information on the recipients of the 2012 and 2013 Awards, as well as nominate an Old Waconian for the 2014 Awards. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ OldWaconianAwards

Finally, we have a new section dedicated to The Old Waconian Magazine 2013 where you can read the magazine interactively as well as get more involved and find out about some of the stories and initiatives featured in this year’s edition. Read more about our Worldly Old Wacs, join the discussion on what makes a great teacher and see how other Old Wacs read their magazines as we post your #OldWacsHowDoYouReadYours online. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ TheOldWaconianMagazine

Find out more about our Old Waconian Ambassadors. We are always looking for more Ambassadors who would like to represent their year group so watch out for new faces! www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ Old_Waconian_Ambassadors Look at the Organising Your Own Reunion page for a step by step guide on how you could organise your own reunion with lots of helpful hints and tips to pull off a successful event.

You can also find photos from recent reunions which Old Wacs have organised themselves. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ OrganiseAReunion

Keep an eye on the website over the next few months as there are some very exciting changes ahead!

TWITTER

@oldwaconians Follow us on Twitter and get live reports from events and reunions, as well as all the latest School news as it happens.

You can also join in with our latest campaign, #OldWacsHowDoYouReadYours and see where our magazine turns up next. Tweet or email us photos of yourself reading The Old Waconian.

Check out our Development Officer, Katie, reading it with a coffee whilst taking a break at work. Can you beat our Development Director, Frances, reading it with two policemen at the bottom of the Empire State Building?

Tweet: @oldwaconians Email: development@chschool.co.uk See how your fellow Old Wacs read their magazine as we collate all images on our website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ OldWacsHowDoYouReadYours

FACEBOOK

www.facebook.com/OldWaconians Test your knowledge (and memory) with Where Am I Wednesday. Each week we post a close-up snapshot of somewhere on the School grounds and ask you to guess where it was taken. It could be a door panel from Holden Hall, a floor tile in the common room or a bit of the car park.

Turn Back Time Tuesday – The Swim, The Gym, The Pottery and Art Studio and now Drama Studio One!

Turn Back Time Tuesday is an opportunity to dig into the CHS archives and post some photos of the School’s fascinating history.

Pictures have ranged from the swimming pool to the School buildings, past teachers, the sundial and historical documents.

Both features are proving very popular with lots of likes and comments. The recent photo of the swimming pool, for example, brought back memories of synchronised swimming, lifesaving lessons, diving for bricks in your pyjamas and “forced skinny dipping” if you forgot your swimming kit!

We’re also hoping to bring back our Old Wac of the Week feature to recognise the achievements of former students. If you would like to nominate a fellow Old Wac, please get in touch.

Where Am I Wednesday - would you have guessed where this was in the School?

Where Am I Wednesday – it’s the Swim of course!

Over ten Old Wacs got it right on Facebook

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DEVELOPMENT

FUNDRAISING AT CHS Thank you to everyone who has chosen to support CHS this year. The money raised has helped us to increase the number of bursaries we can provide each year, as well as funding a wide variety of projects and equipment that enhance the CHS experience for all of our students.

DONOR REPORT Old Waconians, plus current students and staff, can be accessed online at: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ whypeoplegive

In April the Development Office produced a Donor Report to recognise the overwhelming support we’ve received from the CHS community since Lucy Pearson began as Head in September 2010.

The totals below are from 1/09/2010 to 1/10/2013 and include cash and pledges to each fund. The full report, which features CHS supporters including the Parents’ Association,

WACONIAN FUND

DEVELOPMENT FUND

BURSARY FUND

Total Raised £183,032.92

Total Raised £259,480.00

Total Raised £849,673.41

% of Total Donations

% of Total Donations

% of Total Donations

19% Alumni (£35,984.78)

10% Trusts (£25,000.00)

82% Alumni (£699,762.47)

42% CHSPA (£75,260.34)

24% Alumni (£60,930.00)

7% Trusts (£59,000.00)

19% Current & Former Parents (£35,330.00)

19% Current Governors (£50,000.00)

5% Current & Former Parents (£46,567.49)

20% Other (£36,457.80)

47% Current & Former Parents (£123,550.00)

2% Old Waconians’ Association (£19,829.95) 2% Current & Former Staff (£14,557.00) >1% Other (£4,661.50) >1% Current & Former Governors (£5,295.00)

A LASTING LEGACY Leaving a legacy is a wonderful way to ensure the young people of tomorrow will continue to benefit from a CHS education.

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From bursaries to buildings, legacies can support a variety of projects and areas of development throughout the School that help CHS continue to provide an outstanding educational experience.

If you are considering remembering CHS in your will, we would be delighted to meet you to discuss your specific wishes and express our gratitude for your support.

For more information, or to request a copy of our legacy brochure or discuss your ideas in confidence, please contact: Philippa Dunford, Development Manager, 0161 488 3330 ext.

3264 or philippadunford@chschool.co.uk You can also visit the School website for more information: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ legacy

GARDEN PARTY In June we took full advantage of the fantastic summer weather and invited everyone who generously supports the School to join us for a drinks reception in Pentagon Yard.

The party was the perfect opportunity to meet and thank Old Waconians, current and former parents, staff and Governors, as well as members of the 1855 Legacy Society and friends of the School, who all currently donate to Cheadle Hulme School.

Pentagon Yard was in full bloom with the beautiful borders complemented by pieces of artwork from current CHS students, ranging from ceramic cups and saucers to textile birds in the trees, giving the space a vibrant, summery feel.

CHS, and updated them on the progress of the Bursary, Development, Waconian and Hardship Funds.

Head, Lucy Pearson, and current Lower Sixth student Molly Pipping spoke to donors about the difference their support is making at

If you would like more information about supporting the School, please contact the Development Office.

PRIZES & AWARDS

competition to showcase students’ photographic talents.

There has been a long history of prizes and awards being funded by Old Waconians, parents and friends of CHS to recognise or commemorate Old Waconians. Please visit: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ PrizesAndAwards for more information.

Thank you to everyone who has supported these prizes which continue to celebrate the achievements of students throughout their time at CHS. RedSnapper Images Annual Photographic Award Old Waconian and amateur photographer, Tony Tough (Class of 1972), is hoping to inspire the next generation of School snappers by establishing a new annual photography

If you would like to set up a prize or an award please contact Frances Kennedy

Tony, who developed his own life-long love of photography during his time at CHS as a boarder, was delighted with the response. “The quality and imagination of the entries was very high making the judges’ decisions extremely difficult,” he said. “In the end congratulations must go to all entrants but, in particular, to all the category winners and runners up.”

The overall winner of the first competition was Rebecca Hughes (Year 11). All entries can be viewed at: www.cheadlehulmeschool. co.uk/whypeoplegive Peter Bullock Award The Peter Bullock Award was established in 2013 to commemorate the outstanding contribution of the School’s Email: franceskennedy@chschool.co.uk Tel: 0161 488 3338

long-serving (and much-loved) Physics teacher.

The Award was inspired by the many stories from Old Waconians who were keen to acknowledge the impact Peter had on their understanding of science, and his creative and encouraging attitude towards his students.

This Award has been funded in its entirety by Old Waconians and will be awarded annually at the end of the academic year. Thank you to all those Old Wacs who contributed to the Award.

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DEVELOPMENT

THE BURSARY FUND As outlined in the Ten Year Strategic Plan, the need to provide funds for means-tested bursaries remains a priority for Cheadle Hulme School. This continues the tradition which has existed since the establishment of the School as The Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks’ Orphan School.

Today, one in ten students receives some kind of financial support to help them benefit from the full CHS experience.

The School currently allocates £1 million a year (or 8% of fee income) to bursaries but, as the School grows and develops, we are increasingly unable to meet the demands on our bursary programme, and regularly have to turn down applications for support.

The School needs the support of the entire CHS community to ensure it continues to provide the very best education for its talented young people, regardless of their background. 150th Anniversary Bursary Fund was established in 2005 and it currently sits at £1.75m. We are seeking donations at all levels from supporters from all constituencies as we seek to increase the Fund to £3m.

CHS’ FIRST TELEPHONE CAMPAIGN In July 2013 ten enthusiastic recent leavers came back to the School for our first ever telephone campaign which was designed to raise awareness of the Bursary Fund and increase donations.

The team (pictured below) took to the phones for nine days, speaking to more than 800 Old Waconians and raising over £27,000 for the

Bursary Fund. In addition to many generous one-off gifts, the team also secured nearly 30 standing orders to support the Bursary Fund on a regular basis, ensuring that even more students can benefit from financial help in the future. Many Old Wacs joined in with the spirit of the campaign by donating ‘class gifts’, e.g. £19.75 if they graduated in 1975.

Natalie Goodwin from the Class of 2010 was among the young Old Waconians who were on the team of callers for the telephone campaign.

“It was great to see the School again and to be involved in the Bursary Fund,” said Natalie, who has just started a job as a Residential Assistant Producer in a London theatre.

As well as helping to raise much needed funds, Natalie also gained a great deal from her experience.

“I talked to a wide range of Old Waconians, and hearing their memories made me realise how much I enjoyed School –and how much I miss it,” she said. “I also learned a lot about the school’s history, from air raids during dinner in the Second World War to the success or otherwise - of the sports teams over the years. It was great fun and you felt you’d done something worthwhile at the end of it.”

“Personally, I knew several people who were only at CHS because they had a bursary and our year group would be very different without them. I think the Bursary Fund is a great thing to support and I will definitely contribute to it financially in the future.”

Watch the film all about the telephone campaign on our website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/bursaryfund

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WHAT DOES RECEIVING A BURSARY REALLY MEAN? “ Cheadle Hulme School was the making of me. Without the bursary who knows how things might have turned out?”

Milly Price, Class of 2012

Liam Charles

“ We feel privileged that Liam has been able to enjoy this life-changing experience due to the benevolence of others who recognise the value of educational opportunity.”

Molly Pipping

“ When my dad lost his job the bursary scheme was my only hope. If the Bursary Fund didn’t exist I wouldn’t have developed into the person I am today.”

Molly Pipping, Lower Sixth

Sue Charles, mother of Liam, Year 11

Milly Price

Tracy & Head Girl Gabby Kingsley

THANK YOU! In the last year the School Community raised over half a million pounds for the Bursary Fund. Thank you to all of those Old Waconians who donated, and particularly those who supported us for the first time through the telephone campaign or the Leaver’s Bursary.

For more information on how you can donate to the Bursary Fund, please visit: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/bursaryfund or contact Frances Kennedy Email: franceskennedy@chschool.co.uk

“ I can’t quite put into words what the bursary scheme has done for my family.

The School has helped mould Gabby into what she is today and given her opportunities that she would never have had otherwise.”

Tracey Kingsley, mother of Gabby, Year 12

Tel: 0161 488 3338

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OLD WACONIANS

OLD WACONIAN AWARDS Many of our graduates go on to enjoy extremely successful careers in a wide variety of different fields, making names for themselves – and spreading our name – across the world.

In 2012, we decided to honour our outstanding Old Wacs, and our dedicated staff, with two new awards that celebrate their achievements and their contribution to the School.

The inaugural winners of the Old Waconian Awards were Lord Alf Dubs, Distinguished Old Waconian Award 2012, and Cat Dunlop, Young Alumnus Award 2012 (see the last edition of The Old Waconian for full details).

We present two awards each year: • Young Alumni Award for Old Waconians who left between one and ten years ago • Distinguished Old Waconian Award for Old Waconians who left more than ten years ago.

To be eligible for an award, you must be an Old Waconian (a former CHS student or member of staff), have a record of distinction in your chosen field or have demonstrated service to Cheadle Hulme School.

And the winners are…

DISTINGUISHED OLD WACONIAN AWARD 2013 Peter Bullock, former member of staff Peter has served Cheadle Hulme School and its students with distinction for 43 years. A member of staff in the Physics department, he has influenced, educated and entertained many hundreds of young minds. He is fondly remembered by generations of Old Waconians and continues to inspire students today.

Head, Lucy Pearson, said: “I have never come across a teacher who is held in such high regard, by so many, over so many years. He is a dedicated teacher in the truest sense of the word. Peter’s impact on CHS students is obvious when speaking to Old Waconians who talk about him with immense fondness.”

YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD 2013 Kit Yates, Class of 2003 In the ten years since leaving School as Head Boy, Kit has excelled in the field of mathematics. He gained a first in Maths from Oxford University and went on to finish top of his year in his Masters course. In 2011 he completed his PhD in Mathematical Biology, finishing first of his cohort, and winning the inaugural Microsoft Research European Science Initiative Award.

He currently holds the prestigious title of Junior Research fellow at Christ Church, Oxford.

Kit has written popular maths articles for The Times and appeared on the BBC’s flagship science programme, Bang Goes the Theory. He is a director of Maths World UK, a mathematics museum project, and recently finished working as a mathematical consultant on the television series, Dara O’Briain’s School of Hard Sums.

Kit came back to CHS last year to give a talk (as part of the Ezekiel Brown series) to inspire Sixth Form students to pursue mathematics further after graduation.

Old Waconian Caroline Godfrey, Class of 1999, said “In the ten years since he left the School, Kit has taken inspiration from the attitudes engendered in him by CHS in continuing to excel both academically and in terms of his extra curricula work. He is an embodiment of the ethos of CHS.” If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself!) for the 2014 Old Waconian Awards, visit our website:

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OLD WACS ASSOCIATION

OLD WACONIANS’ ASSOCIATION DONATIONS The Old Waconians’ Association has generously donated £3,360 to regild the Prize Boards currently displayed in the Music Department. The Prize Boards list both the Boys and Girls winners of the John Rylands and Duncan Matheson Prizes from 1874 through to 1922, as well as a list of Legacies and Benefactions to the School from 1873 to 1925. The Prize Boards, along with those displayed in Holden Hall, are an important reminder of the history of the School and its traditions, as well as a wonderful feature to be displayed in the Music Department.

In May 2013 the Old Waconians’ Association gave £3,232 to the Bursary Fund. In addition, it was voted at the AGM in June 2013 that funds from the Old Waconians’ Association would be used to partially fund a Bursary for a student to continue their education at Cheadle Hulme School.

THE OLD WACONIANS’ ASSOCIATION SPORTS PRIZE The recipients of this year’s Old Waconians’ Association sports prizes were Emma Maxwell and Jack Ridler.

Emma and Jack received their awards at the Sixth Form Leavers Graduation Ceremony on the 27th June, and are pictured with Sheila Kenyon, President of the Old Waconians’ Association.

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OLD WACS ASSOCIATION

OLD WACONIANS’ ASSOCIATION 120th ANNUAL DINNER

by Chairman of the OWA, Melanie Richardson, née Jones (Class of 1980) In a time-honoured tradition, on the third Saturday in November, former pupils, former staff and current staff gathered together to enjoy the 120th Annual Dinner of the Old Waconians’ Association. This year there were big reunion groups from the Classes of 1973, 1963, and 1953, marking their 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversaries of leaving School.

Over 140 guests came from around Great Britain and indeed from across the world, with former pupils travelling from Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the USA. We did not forget those abroad who could not be with us, but, in another time-honoured tradition, we paused from dining at 9pm exactly, to remember them in ‘spirit’ and with spirits (well, wine) to toast Old Scholars Abroad.

Jane Beale née Roberts, Anne Cowan née Dickinson, Wendy Barritt née Hammond, Alison Frizzell née Schofield & Keith Dewhurst (all Class of 1963)

As always, we had guests who had been at School from across the years ranging from former pupils who were at School in the 1920s and 1930s to the School’s current Head Boy and Girl. Huge thanks must go to the Head Boy and Girl who worked so hard all evening selling raffle tickets. Their ticket sales raised an amazing £611, which will go to the 150th Anniversary Bursary Trust and the Old Waconians’ Educational Fund.

Thanks too must go to our speakers for the evening - Sheila Kenyon, President of the Old Waconians’ Association, who proposed the toast to the School and to Head, Lucy Pearson, who made the response. Sheila, who has worked tirelessly for alumni since leaving School, gave us a fascinating talk about her 70 year connection with CHS and the Old Waconians’ Association. Lucy gave us a really interesting update on the School’s continuing success and the work of the Development Office.

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Carol Leather née Scott (Class of 1964) & Cathy Beavis née Simpson (Class of 1972 & former staff)

Our gratitude as ever goes to Sodexo for providing yet another delicious meal.

My personal appreciation also goes to Carol Leather, Secretary of the Old Wacs Association, to the Development Office and to Kay Moore, Library Resource Centre Manager, for all their hard work organising the Dinner and for the archive displays. Indeed, I would

Former staff Nevil Lee & Jon Layne (Class of 1963)

like to take this opportunity, on behalf of all alumni, to thank Fran, Philippa, Katie, and Sally (the Development Office) for all their hard work organising events for us all year round. I would also like to say how very much we appreciate all the time that the Head devotes to Old Waconians.

Toast to Cheadle Hulme School

Guest of honour and President of the OWA, Sheila Kenyon, née Binns (Class of 1950) spoke passionately about her time at the School as well as her ongoing relationship with the OWA. The following is an extract from her speech.

“David Walkden, ‘Woggin’ to his friends, once said to me that if I were a stick of rock, I would have CHS and OWA written through the middle! For all but ten of my 80 years CHS and the OWA have featured very large.

Albert Courtman (Class of 1931)

The evening gave us the chance to say one final thank you - to Anne Bolton, the School’s Bursar, who is leaving CHS in January 2014, after seven and a half years. We really appreciate all the time, help and support that she has given to the Old Waconians’ Association.

Millie Blower née Kirby & Jim Gardner (Class of 1938)

We wish her well in her new position.

Our final rousing rendition of Jerusalem seemed a fitting end to a lovely evening that was filled with renewed friendships and shared memories.

Lucy Pearson & Sheila Kenyon née Binns (Class of 1950)

Helen Hook née Leech (Class of 1956) & Peter Rains (Class of 1953)

I joined the school in 1943, but in May 1945 my family’s life changed for ever with the death of my father three days before the end of the War. At that time, the Foundation Scheme was partially funded by regular contributions from many of the warehousemen and clerks working in the Manchester cotton industry. My father and grandfather had contributed the princely sum of 24 guineas to the Scheme for which I, my sister Diana, and brother Peter, were clothed, fed and educated here at CHS. However, under the terms of the Scheme we had to become residents. So that September, I crossed an invisible divide between being a day scholar and being a resident. The next five years were the most exciting I have ever had with so many opportunities to explore.

My educational horizons had already been broadened and added to that were all the sporting opportunities and the opportunity to perform in School Plays.

Having passed my School Certificate and Higher School Certificate I had no idea what I wanted to do. My mother and Mr Lockhart deemed it best for me to do a secretarial course. Thus it was I joined Miss Wilkinson’s Secretarial Training College for Gentlewomen in Manchester to study shorthand, typing and elementary double-bookkeeping. I enjoyed being in Manchester and wanted to find work there, but fate intervened. Cyril Marsh, an Old Waconian, and now commemorated in the name of one of the new Houses at School, was the Accounts Director at Henry Simon (Holdings) Limited. Unbeknown to me, he had contacted Mr Lockhart and asked whether there were any suitable girls who could be trained up as a Secretary. I was interviewed and became a general shorthand typist in the Accounts Department, from where I progressed to becoming Christopher Simon’s secretary, only leaving after seven happy years to get married.

My involvement with the Old Waconians started when I was instructed by Miss Stirk, the Senior Mistress, to attend a meeting of continued overleaf...

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OLD WACS ASSOCIATION from previous page... the Old Girls’ Association. I was requested to revive the Old Girls’ Hockey Club which had been disbanded at the start of the War. So began over 11 years of running the Hockey Club. We never excelled, and we rarely had our best players on the field at any one time, but we certainly had fun.

In 1951, after I had finished my Secretarial training, I was asked to attend a joint social meeting of the Old Boys’ and Old Girls’ Associations. The Committee organised two dinner dances each year and other functions.

The Old Girls’ Association also asked me to join their representatives on a Committee already discussing the amalgamation of the two Associations. The discussions were protracted and sometimes quite difficult. We begged the Lacrosse Club to come in with us but they refused, preferring to become Associates of the OWA. In 1953 amalgamation was finally achieved.

ourselves back on an even keel, the finances have been very ably handled, first by Helen Bellhouse for many years, and latterly, John King. Their prudence has allowed us to donate a significant amount to the Bursary Fund and support other projects at School.

In 1967, School built the new gym and allowed the staff, parents and Old Scholars to play badminton. School wanted someone to vet that the people turning up were actually OWs. Guess who volunteered? I am happy to say the club is still flourishing. It was at this time that Vera Moore became a valuable addition to the Old Wacs’ Committee. Vera was an Old Wac, a parent and a teacher at School, and served with distinction in many posts, including Magazine Editor and Chairman. She is still very much involved.

Throughout the years, the OWA has always organised the Annual Dinner, the AGM and a Summer Reunion at School. The Summer Reunion is by invitation from the Governors

Liz Jones née Plucker, Gareth Jones, Jacqueline Simpson née Dale, Liz Robinson née Taylor & Helen Bishop née Dale (all Class of 1963)

In the late 1950s, the Association was perilously close to running out of funds. We were very lucky to have Stanley Marsden as our Secretary, and as a businessman he absorbed some of our costs and encouraged us to set about fund raising. With a lot of hard work we eventually managed to avoid the Association going out of business. Stan later served as Treasurer and President in the early 1970s. Having got

and is enshrined in our Constitution. During my days at School and for some time after the War, on Old Wacs’ Day, I can remember the Dining Hall so packed with people that there were not enough places for everyone to sit down in comfort. But by the 1960s, the numbers had dwindled and we joined with the fledgling Parents’ Association on their Fete Day. For many years whilst I was at School, news

of Old Waconians was placed at the back of the School’s Annual Magazine, confusingly entitled ‘The Waconian’. In 1972 the OWA decided to produce our own magazine. We have always recognised that this is the most important communication with our members and through the years it has developed into what is now a glossy magazine, produced and edited by School.

I was proud to be a parent at the School and helped where I could in the pre-Parents’ Association days. However, throughout John and Sally’s time at School and beyond, there was very little contact between the OWA and School. It wasn’t until the arrival of Paul Dixon that things began to change.

He attended meetings, which he hosted in School. Thus began a two-way dialogue which resulted, in 2010, in the Memorandum of Agreement whereby School would use its superior facilities to contact the alumni and organise functions. Importantly, the annual subscription fee was scrapped and all former pupils and staff became Old Waconians.

I was fortunate not to have to work after I married and spent 20 years at home being ‘just a housewife’ and mother, but because my husband’s business was in Manchester, I stayed in the area and was afforded the opportunity to become so involved with the OWA. Having been a Foundationer, the very fabric of the School became home and the boys and girls I lived with, an extended family.

As you have heard, the CHS connection has played a significant part in my life. The values Mr Lockhart instilled in us have never been forgotten - loyalty being one of the greatest for him. It heartens me to see those traditions being carried on with the current pupils who are encouraged to give of themselves in service to others and at the same time make the most of every opportunity this great School affords them.

Please be upstanding and raise your glass for the Toast – to Cheadle Hulme School.”

The speech in its entirety and all the photos from the Dinner are now on our website: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/ oldwaconiansassociation

Next year’s Dinner will take place on Saturday 15 November 2014. Make sure to note the date down in your diary, especially all those in the Class of 1964 as we hope to see you all back at the School for your 50th anniversary reunion in conjunction with the Dinner.

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NOTES FROM THE OLD WACONIANS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The AGM was held on Saturday 29 June 2013 and was attended by Sheila Kenyon (President), Melanie Richardson (Chairman), John King (Treasurer), Lucy Pearson (Head), Frances Kennedy (Development Director) and 17 members of the Association.

The usual formalities were completed.

Accounts of the Association were posted to all members of the Old Waconians’ Association in May 2013 along with accounts for The Educational Fund and the Lacrosse Club Report. An update on this year’s recipient of the Educational Fund appears on Page 40.

Lucy Pearson had approached the OWA committee with a request for financial support for a current pupil who would otherwise be unable to continue and complete his education at CHS. In view of the sum of money involved, the committee had decided to put this to the AGM, and Lucy spoke to the motion at the meeting. Having been reassured that all financial elements had been carefully checked and that this pupil was a worthy recipient of the OWA’s support, a vote was taken, and it was agreed that the OWA would give £9,000 over two years.

The Chairman, Melanie Richardson, updated the meeting on general matters concerning the Association. She said that there had been a very successful Dinner in November 2012 with 155 people attending. Many other Alumni events have been organised by the Development Office and she thanked the Development Office for all their hard work organising these.

Melanie said that her main focus was to update members on the progress made over the last year in rewriting the OWA Constitution. The 2010 Memorandum of Agreement was produced as a temporary document. This allowed for membership of the Association to be free by School

undertaking to pay the expenses of the Association, including the Annual Magazine.

The Memorandum of Agreement also created a Steering Committee to discuss an enhanced programme of events.

This Agreement was only a short-term measure, so since the last AGM, a Working Party had been set up consisting of Carol Leather, John King, Cathy Beavis and herself from the OWA. Other members are David Riley who represents both OWAs and the Governors, and from School - The Head, Fran Kennedy, Development Director and Philippa Dunford, Development Manager.

Melanie told the meeting that having had several meetings, she has now consulted with two legal professionals, both members of the Association, who are looking at the Constitution from a legal perspective. The aim is to rewrite the Constitution so that it legally incorporates the changes made in 2010, redefines the aims of the Association and also clarifies the different roles of the School Staff and Old Wacs in the Association.

Melanie told the meeting that she hopes that a new Constitution will continue to let Alumni enjoy the huge administrative and financial capabilities of the School – the Development Office are professionals with administrative tools which the OWA could not hope to emulate, working hard engaging younger Old Wacs through social media and allowing an enhanced programme of events. She also hopes that it will be a partnership with the School - with the Association supporting School projects with any remaining funds and through the donated subscriptions to the Bursary Fund and Educational Fund; being available as an advisory resource (including alumni helping with networking and the new Mentoring programme); and offering practical help. She hopes it will create a committee with a broad age range and expertise that will be able to host and promote events for different age profiles of Old Wacs.

Melanie said that this is going to be a long process, but that it is important to spend the time in order to get it right. We hope that by this time next year the membership will be able to vote on our suggestions and that we will have created an Association that can last into the 22nd century.

David Shipley told the meeting that the School Bursary Fund currently stands at just over £2 million. However, there is a target of £10 million. He hopes that members might consider helping this fund.

President, Vice-Presidents and Committee Members

The following were elected: President: Sheila Kenyon Vice-Presidents: Cathy Beavis, Helen Bellhouse, Patricia Bisset, Paul Dixon, Chris Emsley, David James, Elizabeth Jones, Irene Lawton, Stanley Marsden, Vera Moore, Thelma Newman, Olga Odabashian, Pauline Parfitt, Bill Parker, Michael Scaife, Roy Seaton, Carole Taylor, Margaret Williams.

Chairman: Melanie Richardson Vice-Chairmen: Paula Rayson, Cathy Beavis Treasurer: John King Secretary: Carol Leather Committee Members: Susan Barratt, Helen Bellhouse, Ann Birch, Vera Moore, Mike Perring, David Riley, Chris Savill, Alexandra Severn, Carol Stock.

After the meeting, members had a delicious light lunch, provided by the School in the staff dining area.

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OLD WACS ASSOCIATION

CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL IS SAD TO REPORT THE DEATHS OF THE FOLLOWING OLD WACS: PHILIP ‘PIP’ SHIRLEY (CLASS OF 1933)

Died March 2012

ADRIAN WHITE (CLASS OF 1959)

Died September 2012

THE OLD WACONIANS’ ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FUND The Educational Fund was set up in 1937 and exists principally to assist students who have left the School in the furtherance of their education.

Since 2011, the OWA has donated £4,622.20 to help a number of Old Waconians.

This year support from the Educational Fund enabled Priya Mehta (Class of 2009) to spend two weeks in Cambodia. us as dentists. It was not uncommon that we had to make decisions independently, something that we are not used to as dental students from the UK where every decision made needs approval by a qualified dentist.

The last week was spent at a little school on the outskirts of Cambodia where we saw 3-15 year old children who lived in a nearby slum.

The language barrier made this very difficult.

Despite this however, the majority of children were glad to receive treatment, most of them living life day-by-day with toothache.

As part of the Dentistry course at Newcastle University, all fourth year students have the chance to participate in a two week dental placement anywhere in the world. I decided to go to Cambodia. The lack of access to routine and emergency dental care has severely affected the oral health of the population.

We worked alongside the non-profit dental organization, One-2-One Cambodia. The aim of this organization is to provide dental care to orphans, street children, people with HIV and prisoners.

We spent the first three days at a school in Phnom Penh, treating 6-12 year olds. Using school desks as dental chairs outside in the playground, we applied fissures sealants (protective coatings) over their permanent molars to prevent them from developing tooth decay.

The next few days were spent in a dental hospital where we were faced with extremely challenging patients who required more extensive treatment plans. The Cambodian dental supervisors had high expectations of 40

The two weeks spent with the One-2-One team in Cambodia were invaluable. Seeing a population that has to cope with dental pain really does give you a perspective on the dental provision we receive in the UK. I would like to say a big thank you for the sponsorship I received from the Old Waconians’ Association Educational Fund, it really did help develop my professional career, and more importantly, enabled me to provide dental treatment to people who were in desperate need of some pain relief.

MAVIS JACKSON, NÉE BRIMELOW (CLASS OF 1957) · Died October 2012 JOAN COWPER, NÉE PEMBERTON (CLASS OF 1938) · Died October 2012 JOHN MAITLAND (CLASS OF 1952)

Died November 2012

ANNE MCNEILL, NÉE FORD (CLASS OF 1979) · Died November 2012 JOS GETHING (CLASS OF 1949)

Died December 2012

CYNTHIA WILKINSON, NÉE HARRISON (CLASS OF 1952) · Died December 2012 BETTY ALLAN, NÉE WHIL (CLASS OF 1937) · Died December 2012 JOHN OWEN (CLASS OF 1946)

Died December 2012

ESTHER MARIAN GREENWOOD, NÉE WOOD Former Junior School

member of staff · Died December 2012

MARGARET BROOKS, NÉE CURRIE (CLASS OF 1949) · Died December 2012 ALAN EDMISTON (CLASS OF 1946)

Died December 2012

CATHERINE MILLS (CLASS OF 1995)

Died February 2013

JOYCE GARIS, NÉE WATERS (CLASS OF 1940) · Died February 2013 MARY BUTTERWORTH, NÉE FARRAND (CLASS OF 1948) · Died February 2013 JENNIFER HARRISON, NÉE HARROW (CLASS OF 1958) · Died April 2013 PAULINE TURNER, NÉE ARCH (CLASS OF 1940) · Died April 2013 ANDREA MILLER, NÉE HALLOWELL (CLASS OF 1957) · Died May 2013 DEREK MYERSCOUGH (CLASS OF 1951)

Died May 2013

IAN WILKINSON (CLASS OF 2003)

Died June 2013

JOHN RIGG (CLASS OF 1967)

Died August 2013

SHIRLEY PALMER, NÉE HUTTON (CLASS OF 1951) · Died September 2013 ELLEN JEAN WALTERS, NÉE HUGHES (CLASS OF 1943) · Died September 2013 CORNELIS NICHOLAAS (NICK) CARDINAAL, (CLASS OF 1957) · Died September 2013 DR MARJORIE GUTHRIE,

Former member of staff · Died October 2013 DOROTHY BEARD, NÉE THOMPSON (CLASS OF 1921) · Died 2013 John Goodier (Class of 1957)

Died November 2013

For full obituaries of some of the Old Waconians remembered here, please visit the School website at: www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/WHT

FONDLY REMEMBERED

REVEREND JOHN BELLAMY WOOLDRIDGE, CLASS OF 1944

Died January 2013

John attended the School from 1939 to 1944 along with his two brothers, David and Alan.

At school John played lacrosse, cricket and tennis and started the Christian Union. He left School in 1944 and went to Sandhurst to do three years National Service. During this time he served in Germany and Austria with the Lancashire Fusiliers as Battalion Ski Officer, training his men in alpine warfare, and was in the peace-keeping force in Vienna. When he left Sandhurst John trained to be a Master Baker at Manchester Technical College.

John took an active part in the life of St. Andrew’s church in Cheadle Hulme. He subsequently trained for the Ministry and was ordained in Chester Cathedral in 1956.

honours degree and subsequently completed an MA. She taught at Marple Hall Grammar School, Goyt Bank High School, Wilmslow and Cheadle Hulme School.

Died May 2013

Joy was an outstanding teacher of English.

She loved literature, she loved teaching and she could never have been the sort of Senior Mistress who spent more time in the office than in the classroom. It is as Senior Mistress that Joy will be remembered. She could be fierce when occasion demanded it, but it was always evident that she cared about the girls and was there to listen to problems or worries.

Born in Denton and educated at Greek Street High School, Joy went on to Westfield College, London. She graduated with a first class

As the pastoral system was developed, Joy became Head of Upper School, was a member of the Careers Department and also

Joy Pilkington, Former Staff 1976 - 1996

ELLEN ‘JEAN’ WALTERS, NÉE HUGHES (CLASS OF 1943)

Died September 2013

John’s main Ministry was the 12 years he spent at St. John’s Parish Church, Knutsford.

John retired in 1992 going on to do several winter chaplaincies in Spain and Portugal.

In June, 1957 John was invited to conduct the Memorial Service at the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the War Memorial Pavilion. John officiated at the memorial services for TTR Lockhart and David Goodison.

John and his wife Wendy have been great supporters of the School and attended many Old Waconian events.

Carol Leather, Class of 1964.

a member of what would today be called the Senior Leadership team. Her contribution to decision-making was characterised, as you might expect, by wisdom and shrewd judgement I will remember her above all for what she was: a warm, bubbly person with a great sense of humour, with whom it was fun – and I choose the word deliberately – to work. She was a bundle of energy and enthusiasm – sometimes described as human dynamo. She loved Cheadle Hulme School and the School was a better place for her service to it over 21 years.

I know many former colleagues feel, as I do, that the world is a poorer place for her passing.

Michael Scaife, former member of staff

Jean won a scholarship to attend Cheadle Hulme School. She studied hard, but had plenty of fun too with lifelong friends; Margaret Officer, John Distin and most important of all, future husband, Geoff.

Jane, in 1956 son Peter, and they were joined by daughter Susan in 1964. Grandchildren Christopher and Samantha arrived in 1986 and 1988 which gave her a whole new audience for her teaching abilities.

Her association with CHS was one that she was proud of. She served on the Old Wacs’ Committee for many years, helped at Fete Days and regularly attended the annual OWA Dinner.

Even in later life Jean was eager for new experiences, and recently ticked off her ‘to do’ list visiting the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Royal Yacht and watching tennis at the O2 Arena and Albert Hall.

Jean completed her teacher training between 1943 and 1945; attending Goldsmiths College which had decamped from London to Nottingham for the war. Jean worked at Queens Road, Crossacres and Ladybridge schools before retiring in 1984.

Generous, kind, optimistic, fun-loving and independent to the very last moment is how friends and family, who were the focus of her life, will remember her.

In 1951 Jean married fellow Old Waconian Geoff Walters. In 1953 they had daughter

Jane McAuley, née Walters, (Class of 1972), Peter Walters (Class of 1974) and Susan Walters

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FINAL WORD

MY SCHOOL DAY Lucy Pearson, Head

09:00

The next couple of hours are taken up with regular catchup meetings with my direct reports: my two Deputy Heads, the Bursar, the Head of Junior School and the Heads of PR and Development. I’m also trying to get into the habit of tweeting at least once a day about School news or wider education issues that might be of interest.

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17:30

I always aim to take a break mid-morning to go over to Staff House and say hello or to chat to students.

Some of the younger ones find spontaneously talking to the Head a bit awkward, but I think it’s important not to be hidden away in my office all day. I think the Head should be visible and approachable and, as I don’t teach anymore, I try to create as many opportunities as possible to interact with students and staff.

12:30

07:15

I like to get in early to prepare for the day ahead, and also to meet with any teachers who need to see me before the busy school day starts. I’m usually out of bed by about 5.30am as I have quite a long commute in, but I sometimes car share with my Deputy John Winter to save on fuel. We relieve the boredom of the journey with long conversations about cricket or Charles Dickens.

08:15

I have a weekly meeting with the Head Boy and Girl where we talk about their role and any support they might need. The biggest challenge for them is to try and lead their peers – and their friends – and that is often more difficult in reality than they expected. As well as discussing their regular duties, like running the School Council, representing the School at public events and hosting visitors, I try to get them to think about how they can have a lasting effect on the School through their roles. I try not to overload them too much, but being able to juggle their responsibilities with their exams, university applications and extracurricular activities is a valuable skill for later life.

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I have a very quick lunch in the dining hall – only about 10 minutes – then I head back to my office.

Lunch is a key time for students to see me about their ideas or to ask my advice. For example, a student from the Yr 9 Young Enterprise Group came to see me recently to talk through a business plan to sell warm drinks during Saturday morning rugby matches.

13:30

I often spend quite a lot of the afternoon on communications – writing letters, speeches, presentations, blogs and reports. One of the (many) things that surprised me when I became Head was the amount of time I would have to spend on this kind of activity, but I am seen as the ‘face’ of Cheadle Hulme School so it matters that I get it right.

I like to get out of my office for a quick 15-minute walk around the grounds once a day if I can. I might drop in on a class or just generally check on things. It’s good thinking time, and I see things I might not see if I was stuck in my office. You might call it a ‘learning walk’ as it helps me keep up to date with what’s going on around School.

Then it’s back to my desk for more admin or meetings.

We have a monthly Senior Leadership Team meeting to discuss School strategy. This month we undertook a refresher exercise for our tenyear plan to assess how successful it’s been since it was implemented in 2010 and if anything needs to be changed to help us meet our objectives.

As I have a Parents’ Association meeting this evening I go to the Pavilion and do some cardio work while listening to music that the students wouldn’t approve of. I try and exercise three or four times a week and these gaps between the end of school and evening activities is the ideal time.

19:00

Meeting the Parents’ Association is always good fun because they are such lovely people. It’s very informal so I can turn up in my scruffy tracksuit and no-one minds. We discuss ideas for funding – recently the PA funded a new minibus – but it could be anything that will improve the CHS experience for students. We also talk about forthcoming fundraising events, including a fashion show, a family sports day, a Junior movie night and the annual dinner dance. The PA plays such an important role in the School and it’s a genuine pleasure to work with them.

20:30

Finally head home to Frankie, my Springerdoodle, who is always delighted to see me whatever time I get home. Sometimes, if an event goes on late, I might stay over in Cheadle but most nights I try and be away by 6.30pm. I like to curl up in my moon chair with a good book and just relax for a couple of hours – that’s my favourite place to be.

15:00

Keep up to date with Lucy as she blogs and tweets about the School and her thoughts on education @LucyPearsonCHS blogs.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/head/

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A FORMER PUPIL OR STUDENT OF A PARTICULAR SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

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