Dashwood - The Past & The Future
Summer Farewell Party
We were thrilled to welcome over 200 people on Friday 11th July for a party to mark Dashwood's move from its old building in Marlborough Place. Former pupils and staff joined head teachers representing the last 40 years – going as far back as Mr Ernie Underwood (head 1968-80) who is now 92 years old. Fred Riches (head 1980-1998) was also there, plus Miss Julia Scroxton, who was deputy head for many years.
Head teacher Jane Brookes launched the party, along with Mayor Ann Bonner who gave a speech about the school's 106-year history. Current Dashwood families were fascinated to find out that there had been a chilly outdoor swimming pool, ice-slides in snowy weather, and that in the early days the whole school used to skip between their lessons, accompanied by the piano.
Head teacher Jane Brookes launched the party, along with Mayor Ann Bonner who gave a speech about the school's 106-year history. Current Dashwood families were fascinated to find out that there had been a chilly outdoor swimming pool, ice-slides in snowy weather, and that in the early days the whole school used to skip between their lessons, accompanied by the piano.
A book will shortly be produced about Dashwood's history. Please email rebecca@mileham.net or contact Rebecca Mileham on 01295 268328 for more details.