Over 120 former pupils and staff celebrated with current staff to mark 25 years of co-education at St Bede’s College. Mr Byrne introduced girls to the College in 1984 with the first intake of Sixth Form girls and then in 1986 with the first intake of girls at 11+.
The evening began with a drinks reception and tours of the College, with current Sixth Form pupils acting as tour guides. There was a meal prepared by the College caterers, Sodexo, with table wine kindly sponsored by the Yang Sing Restaurant.
Mr Byrne, Frances Henshaw (nee Humphries) – the First Head Girl and Henry Bonsu gave entertaining speeches reminiscing about the wonderful times and many successes of the College and its Alumni.
Mr Barber wrapped the evening up and there was then an opportunity for us all to renew acquaintances and catch up on news.
This was a tremendous success and hopefully will be the first of many such occasions.
