Redevelopment
Dovecote celebrations Fun-filled festival for official opening The Dovecote Festival was held on a glorious summer’s day during June to celebrate the opening of the newly restored building. The day was fun-filled with a great number of events and activities. Former pupils’ sport was especially popular, with Mr Hardy enlisting year group teams going back over a decade for the rugby tournament. Well done to the class of 1999 and their team manager, Mr John Logan, on their victory. Mr Booth seemed to take non-stop Cellar Ghost Tours, there were numerous practical workshops and the pupil activities, such as the rides and stalls, were extremely popular. Martin’s hog roast had sold out in advance and all the catering was delicious. The Mayor of Stockton declared the Dovecote officially open, after which the time capsule was buried by members of the School Council. The pupils had been deciding what artefacts should go in the three boxes – Yarm at Raventhorpe, Prep School and Senior School – to be opened on the 100th anniversary on the founding of the School in 2078. After the formalities, we were entertained to a programme of wonderful music and recitals.
The Mayor of Stockton officially opened the Dovecote
Left: Mr Hall has a splashing time. Below: the Old Boys Rugby Tournament winners
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