ENGAGEMENTS MARRIAGES BIRTHS
ENGAGEMENTS
Lizzy Barber (2005) became engaged to George Reynolds on 13 April 2015 in Tulum, Mexico Anna Popplewell (2007) became engaged to Samuel Caird on 23 April 2015 in California Natasha Zilberkweit (2003) became engaged to David Lewy on 4 December, whilst on a weekend in New York
MARRIAGES
Elizabeth Leigh (2003) married Adam Lubczanski on 29 March 2015 at Luton Hoo Hotel, Bedfordshire The Rev Sharon GrenhamToze (née Laine, 1984) married Richard Thompson on May 2015 aboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth Dana Sawdaye (2003) married James Grabiner in August 2015 in Israel
BIRTHS
Natalie Rowland (née Adzic, 1998) had her second daughter, Bethany Joy, in June 2014. Natalie Phillips (née Lancer, 1999) had her second daughter, Clementine Rebecca-Mae, in April 2015, a little sister for Lily Alicia and ninth grandchild for Bernice Lancer (née Harris, 1959).
Joelle Rich (nee Rashti, 2003) had a baby girl, Aurora Giulietta Rich on 18 September 2015 Sam Hikmet (nee Goldman, 2003) had a baby girl, Alexa Arona Hikmet on 3 November 2015 26
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Barbara Ann Barrett (née Presswood, 1957) died on 3 June 2015. After North London Collegiate School, she won the Senior Scholarship to read Physics at Somerville College, Oxford. Postgraduate work took her to Columbia University and then as a professor to San Francisco State College until 1967. Barbara leaves three children and will be remembered for her kindness, gentleness and ability to smile through many challenges life threw at her. Jenny Bogle (née Brown, 1980) arrived at NLCS in September 1969, three weeks after her seventh birthday, and stayed right through until ‘A’ levels in 1980. Jenny then had a highly successful legal career, first as a barrister, and later re-qualifying as a solicitor. It was through music, playing in the Imperial College Symphony Orchestra and later in the Salomon Orchestra, that she met her husband, David. They married in 1996 and their daughter, Eleanor, was born in 1999. Jenny decided to stay at home while Eleanor was at school. In 2009 Jenny received the devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She was determined, however, not to be defined by her illness. In her last five years she was truly inspirational in her cheerful, positive attitude, making the most of every moment of life. Meanwhile, she put her legal and advocacy skills to work on behalf of Target Ovarian Cancer, even giving evidence to a House of Commons Select Committee. Jenny died in January 2015, survived by her husband, daughter, mother and two brothers.
Joyce Mary Childs (1944) won a scholarship to NLCS in 1938. In September 1949 she sailed to Southern Rhodesia where she worked at a London Missionary Society school for 17 years. She returned to England for one year to do a degree course and was then appointed Senior Lecturer in Education at Harare University. Ten years later she felt called to Ministry, becoming Minister of the Congregational Church in Harare. In retirement she opened her back garden to an African play group and even taught some of them to read before they went to school. A life devoted to God and Zimbabwe, she died on 7th December 2015. A number of years ago a newspaper article called her ‘north Harare’s unsung heroine.’ Leonora Collins (née Dorf, 1942) died very peacefully on 30 November, five days short of her 92nd birthday. She had a long and interesting life and remained independent and active until the last month. She always spoke very warmly of her school years, all of which were spent at NLCS under Miss Drummond and Miss Harold, the latter of whom she had particularly good memories. She was very proud of being an Old North London Collegiate girl. Joan Cooley (née Day, 1941) has died aged 89. She was a remarkable woman whose warmth and creativity touched many people’s lives. Joan won a scholarship to North London Collegiate School, and went on to gain a first-class certificate at Goldsmiths College. Her career as a teacher blossomed and in 1973 she became a lecturer in nursery nurs-
ing at Acton and Chiswick Polytechnic. In the mid1950s, Joan discovered the delights of pottery and she became an accomplished and highly individual ceramicist, her home becoming crammed with her own objects, which she delighted in sharing with visitors. She is survived by her children, Sarah, Nancy and Jon, and her grandchildren, Helen, Tim, Robin, Rowan, Ella and Louise. Meg Drake (née Wheeler, 1937) died of a heart attack on 7 December 2015. She was an amazing lady who drew everyone to her and she will be terribly missed by all who knew her. Meg was a very special member of the South West ONL group and since its formation in 1980 came regularly to meetings until the last few years. She kept in touch but we missed both her presence and her lively contributions to discussions of diverse topics, including her own special interests in Art and Design and her recollections of life as a pupil at the school in Sandell Road. Sheila Edwards (née Scott, 1947) died on 25 January 2016 in hospital in Exeter. Sheila joined the South West ONLA group soon after it was formed although poor health prevented her attending meetings. She was however a lively corresponding member and greatly valued hearing news of the school, with particular interest in new developments and the formation of the Jeju school. Joan Gartner (1939) attended NLCS when it was in Camden with weekly visits to Canons. She won a scholarship and enjoyed her years there. She had to leave at 16 because of