Thirty ONLs enjoyed catching up with NLCS staff in Cambridge.....
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ONL undergraduates at Oxford take time out from their studies
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The Old North Londoners' Association is sad to report the loss of Connie Hurran (ONL 1929).
The School was notified by Connie's son, Christopher, of her death earlier this week.
Connie was a great supporter of both NLCS and the ONLA and served as School Governor and ONLA Treasurer for many years. She retained a keen interest in the school's welfare and continued to be an active member of the ONLA Advisory Council right up until her death.
She was a well-known figure in life at Canons, often supporting current pupils through regular attendance at school shows and concerts. She greatly enjoyed talking with Junior School pupils when she was invited to give talks about her life through two world wars and she particularly loved the daffodil procession and catching up with friends on Founder's Day.
Connie celebrated her 100th birthday with the school earlier this year at a party given for her by the Headmistress and she will be greatly missed. The thoughts of the School and Governing Body are with the Hurran family at this time.
There will be a cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip HA4 7SJ at 1.45 p.m. on 7th October followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at 3 p.m. at St John's Church, Northwood HA6 1DN. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent's Nursing Home through Bradley and Jones, 7 Love Lane, Pinner HA5 3EE, 020 8866 0088.
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As part of the Old North Londoners' Association programme, the 50th anniversary reunion for the class of 1961 was held on 21st September. 39 former pupils enjoyed returning to NLCS and catching up with old friends over lunch in the Drummond Room. I found that coming back to NLCS had unfurled many fond memories of the school for ONLs.
Mary Tucker (née Walker) recalled that NLCS was a wonderful underpinning of what she needed in life. Susan Selbey, who flew all the way from Australia in order to attend her class reunion, mentioned that NLCS has taught her that everybody has a talent to find and nurture. I also bumped into Susan Bennett (née Rose), who had taught art at NLCS, and especially remembered German pen-friends which was one of the most enjoyable things she had embarked upon at school.
Barbara Nathan (née Michaels') fondest memory was sitting in the half-garden which over-looked the lake. She mentioned that coming back to one of the most influential houses of women was an unnerving experience, it was one that was also worthwhile, and seeing the school so vital was lovely.
Many of the ONLs were impressed by the changes made to the school but were also appreciative of the subtleties that remained unchanged.
Article by: Dikshali Shah - Yr 11
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On Wednesday 14th September, over 30 women returned to NLCS to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their graduation from the school. Seated round many tables for lunch, ONLs had a chance to catch up, reflect on their time as students, and discuss the remarkable changes to NLCS that they had witnessed on touring the school. Most ladies were delighted to see that the grounds still looked so nurtured and beautiful, commenting particularly on the fact that they "love some bits look the same." The ladies also praised highly the new Performing Arts Centre, which to them was one of the most noticeable changes to the school. Some ONLs had even seen the production of ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the PAC, which they thought of as ‘wonderful.' Although the stories and memories of these women varied greatly, one common reflection was the horror of the 14-degree outdoor swimming pool, in which they had to swim weekly. ONLs spoke animatedly about returning to the school for future reunions for as long as possible, one lady slipping in: "as long as I can be wheeled in!" Article by: Dhara Shah - Yr 11
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"My fondest memory of the school was starting Canonaid with my friend, which I am delighted to see is still running today!" - Lindsey Sharpe (née Marshall) "I love the pond, and it is nice to see it is still the same. The water-lilies on it were my favourite part." - Susan Kirkwood
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ONL Wows at the Fringe
ONL, Katie Pesskin (2009), joint Director of Bristol based Jabberwocky Productions, aired her first production Waiting for Alice: Ravens and Writing Desks at this year's Edinburgh Fringe successfully achieving sell-out performances.
As a result, fellow ONL, Olivia Emden (2010), who was working at the Waterloo East Theatre during the summer, persuaded the theatre management to bring the show to London for a further three days in September.
The show starts with an unique take on audience participation with all theatre-goers being shown to their seats by the cast who proffer cups of tea, served in china coffee cups and accompanied by a custard cream.
Billed as an explosive piece of new-writing, the 45 min play explores the imaginings of Lewis Carroll's mind, the creative development of the Mad Hatters Tea Party and the reason why Alice is "the dullest girl in the world".
Katie is studying for a degree in English Literature at the University of Bristol. She spends the majority of her time on the drama scene and following her finals in 2012 intends to pursue a career in theatre.
With a theatre production company already established during her student days, very possibly the next Sir Trevor Nunn in the making! We'll keep you posted.
Article by: Amanda Lovejoy (Staff)
Photographs supplied by Katie Pesskin (ONL 2009)
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