Monica Hastings

  1. An Interview with Miss Hulme and Miss Morris

    Monica HastingsRecently I was privileged to enjoy a fascinating couple of hours with Miss Hulme and Miss Morris, reminiscing about their years at WGS. Miss Morris joined the school in January 1950, and Miss Hulme became Headmistress in 1961. I was a pupil from 1954 until 1964 and later a member of staff, so memories flew backwards and forwards.

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  2. The 120th Anniversary Reunion

    Monica HastingsThe weeks leading up to June 19 were fairly frenzied. Phones rang, emails whizzed, lists were produced and updated, food was ordered and expectations grew. Clare and Laura excelled themselves with charts and plans; they assembled souvenirs; they mobilised helpers to entertain visiting children and their attention to detail was amazing.

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  3. The 120th Anniversary Reunion

    Monica HastingsThe weeks leading up to June 19 were fairly frenzied. Phones rang, emails whizzed, lists were produced and updated, food was ordered and expectations grew. Clare and Laura excelled themselves with charts and plans; they assembled souvenirs; they mobilised helpers to entertain visiting children and their attention to detail was amazing.

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