The tradition of a special summer weekend began in 1911, when Miss Willis invited all past pupils to come return to School for long weekend, giving them an opportunity to reminisce together, to see how the School had developed and to meet past and current pupils and members of staff.   

There would always be entertainment provided by the current pupils, a concert, a dance show, a dramatic production, a Chapel Service and a formal dinner with speeches.  

As time went on and numbers grew, the celebrations were limited to Saturday and Sunday and the School could no longer offer accommodation. Visiting families, past pupils, staff, friends and supporters of the School would bring picnics and be treated to a splendid afternoon tea and a variety of performances. Classrooms were open and each department would put on a display of current pupils work and achievements.   

In the 1970s the celebrations became known as Music Weekend and the programme always included a ‘piano prom’ where staff and pupils performed together on as many pianos as could be fitted into the concert room, whilst allowing space for an audience! Latterly, the celebration weekend has become our Founder’s Weekend.