Reunions in 2011

London Pre-Christmas Drinks - 25 November

The Old Sennockian Pre-Christmas reunion was held on Friday 25 November 2011 at Champagne Charlies at Charing Cross. The event was very popular with around 80 OS attending ranging from the Classes of 1968 through to 2011. It was a great, informal evening providing OS the opportunity to catch up and network with their contemporaries and former teachers.  Whilst for some it was their first reunion since leaving the school.

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Reunion Dinner in New York - 12 November

A reception hosted by the Head, Mrs Katy Ricks was held in the Yale Club in New York on Saturday 12 November. This was the fourth reunion reception held in New York since 2004 and was attended by thirty five Old Sennockians ranging from the Classes of 1961 to 2011. The Co-ordinator of the Friends of Sevenoaks School association in New York, OS Roshan Bharwaney (99) along with OS Amandla Ooko-Ombaka (06) and OS Brendan Horton (61) gave responses to Mrs Katy Ricks’ address. The Director of Development, Michael Joyce attended the event, which afforded OS the opportunity to maintain contact with their peers and the school and to hear about the school's recent achievements and activities. Many thanks go to Roshan and Amandla for their assistance in coordinating the event in the USA.

 

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Drinks Reception in Hong Kong – 22 October

A drinks reception was held in Sevva, Prince’s Building on Saturday 22 October for all OS currently residing in Hong Kong. The reunion was attended by about thirty Old Sennockians ranging from the Classes of 1979 to 2010, some of whom now have children of their own attending Sevenoaks School. The Director of Development, Michael Joyce and the Director of Admissions and Communications, Arabella Stuart attended the event. The reunion was a great success, allowing OS to network with their fellow alumni and to keep in touch with the school and hear about its recent achievements and activities.

GIH Reunion for Class of 2006 - 1 & 2 July

GIH Old Sennockians from the Class of 2006 organised an informal reunion for Founder's Day weekend on Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July.  19 OS travelled from around the world including Germany and America to attend the reunion weekend which started with a Cocktail Reception in the garden of their old boarding house, Girls' International House.  The OS enjoyed the chance to catch up with their contemporaries as well as their former teachers and current boarders at the house.  They went on to enjoy dinner in Sevenoaks and a Founder's Day picnic in Knole the next day.  A great weekend was enjoyed by all and the OS are already planning their next reunion!

Old Johnsonian Lunch – 31 May

Twenty six Old Sennockians and fifteen wives gathered for the yearly Old Johnsonian lunch on Tuesday 31 May.  This was the first lunch to be held at Johnsons boarding house and OS ranging from the Classes of 1943 through to the 1960s attended.  After lunch, Old Johnsonians enjoyed the opportunity to see what changes there had been over the years and what remained the same, including the common rooms and the highly polished corridors with photos going back to the early Ernie Groves’ years. There was much talking and laughter as OS enjoyed the opportunity to reminisce and even discuss the famed Johnsons' ghost.  It was a very enjoyable lunch and the OJs are already looking forward to next year's event.

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30th Reunion Dinner - 6 May

Old Sennockians from the Class of 1981 gathered on Jockey's Platch for pre-dinner drinks on Friday 6 May to celebrate their 30th anniversary of leaving the school. The Head, Katy Ricks welcomed OS who had travelled from far and wide to attend the event, including Hong Kong. Among the guests were some of the first girls to have attended Sevenoaks School and for many it was the first time they had visited their old school campus. Both OS and staff enjoyed a relaxed dinner and renewing acquaintances with their contemporaries. 

20th Reunion Dinner - 18 March

The Class of 1991 met in Johnson Library for pre-dinner drinks on Friday 18 March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of leaving the school. The Head, Katy Ricks welcomed OS from around the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and Europe and gave special mention to OS Eliza Ecclestone (nee Norman), a Sevenoaks School Governor. Olivia Hirschberg replied to Katy’s welcome during dinner and shared some of her memories of the school.  A very enjoyable evening was had by all with many OS renewing links with their peers and the school.

          
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Spring Function - 4 March

The OS Spring Function took place on Friday 4 March 2011 at The Cooperage Pub at London Bridge.  This ever popular Central London Reunion saw a good turn out of OS from all decades. Once again for many OS it was the first time they had attended a reunion and they enjoyed meeting up with their contemporaries, chatting and browsing through old school memorabilia. 

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10th Reunion Dinner - 18 February

A record number of  OS from the Class of 2001 returned to the school to celebrate their Tenth Reunion dinner on Friday 18 February. For many it was the first time they had visited the school and provided a great opportunity to renew friendships and to meet up with some of their old teachers. Following a tour of the campus by Mike Bolton, the Undermaster, pre dinner drinks were taken in the Recital Room of the spectacular Performing Arts Centre. Guests were welcomed by Caroline Ingman and Jemma McKay (nee Fowler), the OS reunion convenors with Alex Smith welcoming OS on behalf of the school. Ronald Crocker replied to the welcome on behalf of the Class of 2001. It was a hugely successful evening with many OS continuing the celebrations into the weekend.

         

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