Ten Year Reunion for the Years of 2012 and 2013

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome so many of the Years of 2012 and 2013 back to School on 25 March 2023 for their Ten Year Reunions.

The evening began with tours around School, seeing some of the newer buildings on the site as well as School House, Edgar Tower and, of course, College Hall. The OVs had a great time sharing memories of their time at School with the tour guides!

After the tours, the Michael Baker Boathouse was buzzing with anticipation and excitement as the school friends caught up, some seeing each other for the first time in years.

The OVs were delighted to spend time with their ‘old’ teachers as well, sharing their news of the last ten years, how their careers are blossoming in so many different fields, and their plans for the future with Hon OVs Katie Beever, Richard Chapman, Andrew Longley, Monica Longley, Claire Neville, Josh Hand, Emma Woodward, Rev’d Mark Dorsett, Eric Lummas, Jonny Mason, and Chris Wilson.

Current Headmaster Gareth Doodes formally welcomed everyone to the gathering. He explained that it was his third reunion in three continents in a week having previously been at reunions in Singapore and Sydney and it was always great to see how connected the OV community is. Both Heads of School for 2012 and 2013 were unable to attend the Worcester reunion. Joe Fowles (Cl 05-12) enjoyed hearing how the school is faring at the Sydney reunion whilst Ben Alexander (Ch 06-13) is currently living in Canada . Gareth therefore handed over to OVs and former Deputy Heads of School Jeannie Gibson (Ch 05-12) and Esther Roberts (S 08-13) to say a few words.

Both said how wonderful it was to see all their friends together again and to get the chance to catch up with their favourite teachers, some of whom they hadn’t seen since their last day at school.

After the speeches, the 2012 and 2013 cohorts enjoyed drinks and canapés, making the most of their time back together.

The sign of a great evening, all were reluctant to leave the Michael Baker Boathouse, but then made their way into town to continue their long overdue reuniting.

You can see all of the photos from the Ten Year Reunion in our gallery.