Foundation Day 2017 was also celebrated by Roedean Old Girls in London.  A big ‘thank you’ to Natalie Immelman (2003) for organising such a enjoyable event. Here are a few ladies from the Matric class of 1983 and below, the Matric class of 1964.

 

The Old Girls of Roedean currently residing in Cape Town, met once again on Foundation Day this year, to reminisce and celebrate our beloved school. Thank you, Anita Lourandas (nee Christelis) (2001) for organising this event.

 

A very successful Foundation Day was held on Saturday 4 March.

More than 180 Old Roedeanians gathered from all over the world, from places such as Russia, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, to celebrate Foundation Day on Saturday 4 March, to celebrate the school’s 114th birthday. Reunion groups across the decades gathered together, and much chatter and laughter filled the air, as old friendships were celebrated and re-kindled. The day started with a chapel service, followed by sports matches between Old Girls and Matrics, followed by the AGM and a delicious lunch.
One of the many highlights of the day was when SAORA donated R100 000 to the Roedean Academy and R20 000 to the Link@Yeoville from funds generated from the garden and craft day fundraiser, A Blooming Affair.
Sue Adams, from 40 Years On, had this to say:
“We are so proud to be part of this strong group of women who look even better than they did 40 years ago and have achieved and continue to achieve in their most interesting lives. What a privilege to be able to maintain these connections and friendships.”
This celebration of friendship, history and tradition, is what makes Roedean and its Old Girls Association so strong, as it culminates in generations of Old Girls sharing a common love and appreciation for Roedean.

The Senior School library was converted into a cosy ‘book lounge’ for SAORA’s last book event of the year, where Miranda Sherry chatted to Tamara Lepine Williams about her new book, Bone Meal for Roses.  Guests were treated to delicious snacks and drinks, and the lucky draw prize of two of Miranda’s books added much excitement to the event.