ANNUAL REUNIONS

Three OT reunions have been held to date, the venue being The Windmill, Clapham Common (chosen primarily because of its proximity to the school's former site at South Side/Elms Road):

 

  • Saturday 24 September 2005. This was a "starter" event, attended by 22 OTs, to ascertain whether there would be sufficient support for future such gatherings; all present agreed that they should continue to be held 

 Attendance at the 

     2005 event

 

  • Saturday 23 September 2006.  Attendance on this occasion was around 65, including Jimmy Hill OBE, who kindly agreed to serve as President of the  Association (which was formally constituted during the meeting - see Constitution page)

2006/7 Committee Members

 

 

 

 

 

 
 L-R: Chris Bishop, Terry Lawlor, Jimmy Hill OBE, Ted Hayward, Mike Surridge, Jeff Green; Brian Robinson and Peter   Greenwood.   (Not present for the photo shoot: Krishna Siva, John Simmons.)

The third reunion was held on Saturday 22 September 2007.  About 50 OTs were present, with school entry years ranging from 1931 to 1980.  The "overseas branch" was well represented, with two members flying in from Canada (Jim Brownhill, 1952-7, and Mike Davidson, 1950-6), plus Geoff Brookman (1956-63) from New York and Bob Jarvis (1944-9), who also attended last year's event, from sunny Cyprus. Guests included Alyson Wilson from The Clapham Society and Jim Henderson, Vice-Principal, Lambeth Academy.

As on previous occasions a selection of photographs and other memorabilia was on display.  Thanks to Jeff Green and Alan Kurtz, who brought their laptops, it was also possible to show the three films which have been traced:  that taken by Alan West in 1948 or 1949; the first part of Alan Kurtz's 1958 colour film; and - with commentary, although it was difficult to hear owing to the plethora of adjacent  conversations - Ron Bernstein's 1997 tour of the main building, then being used as an adult education centre. Chris Bishop and Ted Hayward hope to be able to produce a composite DVD, ie, including all the relevant footage from the films, for future "matinées". 

Attendees at 2007 Reunion (Selected Views)


                                                             This Year's Event

The 2008 reunion will be held on Saturday 20 September, time and venue as previous years. Further information has been circulated to members (with the July newsletter) and other OTs. As reported on the War Memorial page the replacement plaque will be available for viewing at the meeting.