Hywelian Guild 2013 CONTENTS Beauty and the Beast 22 Review and photos In the Lost Property Cup- 24 Editorial and apologia 3 board Do you know these girls? President's letter 4 Events, dear Girls, Events 25 Sally Davis reprises another A photographic round up of re- successful year for School cent happenings Who’s Who and What’s On 6 Wales 101 26 Officers and Committee, Branch Why Wales gets left out of the Secretaries foreign visitor’s itinerary Secretary’s Report 8 Howlers of the past 27 Sue Rayner looks back on the Silly answers from long ago Hywelian year Branch Reports 9 In the Beginning 28 Hywelians meeting up An early HSL pupil’s view What Are They Up To Now? 11 That Crowns Everything 29 Hywelians’ News Coronation memories Hywelian Guild and GDST 17 Birthday Celebrations 30 New initiatives for closer working One hundred and something not out - twice! A Life ... 18 Three Generations 32 Olympic success for Hannah Family connections with HSL Mills ...On the Ocean Wave 19 Obituaries, in memoriam 33 A lifetime’s adventure for Mererid Lives remembered Hunt Leavers’ News 21 Online and on the Web 39 Analysis of last year’s move- ments post HSL Cover photographs (from top): Noah’s Ark garden, celebratory song First Summer at Hazelwood for Junior School girls Official opening of the new playground at the Junior School, Hazelwood 2 HYWELIAN GUILD 2013 It was a chance remark that got me deavour in the last magazine and into this mess. All I said was that I we are thrilled to report on pro- knew how to use a particular desk gress in that area. There is, of top publishing package, and the course, the usual collection of pho- next thing I knew, I was sitting in tographs to show you what the the Editorial Chair, wondering school has been up to over the last how to fill half of the first page. year, and some indications of what This is very much a first for me, is to come. and it’s a first for the Hywelian We have always known that How- Guild magazine, too. Many of you ell’s girls get themselves into far- will be reading your magazine flung parts of the world, and we online. This innovative approach are delighted to hear from them has been stimulated by need to about their lives today, and their economise on costs, particularly remembrances of school days. postage, and a desire to appeal to The Editor, of course, is merely the that wider audience which is far one who puts the jigsaw pieces more at home with the computer together. The pieces are provided screen than previous generations. by all those who send in contribu- Readers (whether online or ‘on tions, harry contributors and gener- lap’) need have no fear that the ally make things happen. It is they magazine will be any less interest- that we thank most heartily – with- ing or stimulating. All the impor- out them you would have no maga- tant things are there – progress zine, either on your screen or in reports, family news, and updates your hand. on the progress of former pupils. Lyn Owen There was mention of sporting en- BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! When we asked for your news, we quite drastically, for which we apolo- expected a gentle flow of information. gise. However, for those who can, What we got was a (very welcome) you will find the full versions of longer deluge! news and feature items in an online Unfortunately, there are postal restric- appendix. We appreciate that not all tions on the weight of the magazine. of you have (or want!) online access, We have therefore had to prune so perhaps a word with a computer some of your news, in some cases, literate friend or family member ...? 3 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT On the morning of 11th November were killed in air raids. Barbara Wil- last , we held an Armistice Assembly liams was training at RAF Cranwell, for the whole school. Later, I accom- soon after leaving school, and Betty panied Year 6 to the Cenotaph in Cooke of Llantrisant died in Llwynypia Llandaff, where some of our girls laid Hospital. a wreath from Howell’s School to commemorate those who had lost 2012 was an especially important their lives in war. Meanwhile, Mrs year for Hywelians: we opened our Gosney, Deputy Principal, conducted Museum on Saturday 28th January. I a short remembrance ceremony in am very grateful to everyone who the Stone Hall, attended by senior attended that event. At the opening, pupils, and during which a wreath Mrs Sully spoke about the creation of was laid. A two minute silence was the Museum and introduced six girls observed by the whole school. (This depicting the school through the will become an annual event.) ages. These ‘living exhibits’ then joined us for the rest of the afternoon! In the Stone Hall, a new plaque com- I must also thank all those Hywelians memorates four Hywelians who died who so kindly donated items for the directly or indirectly as a result of both Museum. The Museum was Mrs World Wars. Gertrude Roskell and Sully’s idea - as soon as she sug- Kate Banks carried out nursing duties gested it I knew it would be a suc- during the First World War: Gertrude cess! Those of you that have seen it in Alexandria, Egypt, and Kate in already will agree how amazing (and West Harptree, Somerset. Gertrude professional!) it is. It is thanks to the died of appendicitis and Kate of blood Parents’ Association, particularly the poisoning as a result of washing ban- Social and Fund Raising group, that dages. In World War II both victims we were able to create the Museum, Opening the Museum January 2012 4 and there is a board outside the Mu- nors and the Head Girl and Boy; this seum that acknowledges this. As with year it was again a fascinating eve- the book, Mrs Sully has exceeded our ning. I sat next to Sir Peter Bottomley wildest dreams. I think this is the first MP and we had an interesting debate museum in the history of the Girls on education generally. We have very Day School Trust. strong links with the Drapers and money from Thomas Howell, invested on our behalf and managed by the The new Library, incorporating the Drapers, helps to pay for bursaries Goarin Reading & Research Room and building works in the school. and the Margaret Lewis Memorial Library, is at the very heart of learning at Howell’s. Physically in the centre of Academically, the school goes from the old building, it is a strength to strength, with welcoming environment the school goes an outstanding set of re- for those with a love of from strength to sults again this summer. reading and learning. At At A-level, nearly a fifth its opening, Mrs Wilks strength (23%)of entrants explained the process of achieved an A* grade. transforming the Library; one of her Over half (55%) gained A*/A grades librarians, Sophie, spoke passionately and 82% achieved A* to C grades. 12 about the many events and activities students gained all A* grades and 33 associated with the Library. students gained all A* and A, grades My thanks once again to those of you At GCSE level, 7 girls achieved all who have given so generously to the A*s, and 29 girls achieved all As/A* Annual Fund. I look forward to show- grades. Of the total entries, nearly ing everyone the new outdoor learn- half (47%) gained A*, over three ing spaces in both the Senior School quarters (78%) achieved A* or A and the Junior School. grades and 99% gained A* to C grades. This year, we also launched our Leg- acy Fund. Thanks to a substantial I look forward to welcoming you all to legacy of £48,500 from Rev. Ann Howell’s throughout the year. Sheldon, an alumna of the school, the Sally Davis Junior School playground now has an Principal outdoor classroom and theatre space, which has enhanced our girls’ wellbe- ing as well as developing their prob- lem-solving and creativity skills. Each year I attend The Drapers’ Edu- cation Dinner with the Chair of Gover- 5 WHO’S WHO IN 2013 Please note that, as the magazine is also being produced in an online version acces- sible to all, for security reasons we have not printed private addresses and telephone numbers. For those Hywelians wishing to make contact who do not have email ac- cess, please contact the Committee via School OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL AND GUILD PRESIDENT TREASURER Mrs Sally Davis, Mrs Russell (Saskia Blair) Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff [email protected] Tel: 029 2056 2019 ASSISTANT TREASURER DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Ms Kerry McFarland Mrs Michelle Gosney [email protected] Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff AUDITOR EXTRAORDINARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs Evans (Julia Martin) Miss J Turner Llandaff, Cardiff Welshpool, Powys LIAISON OFFICER Mrs J Fitz Mrs Baker (Julia Rhys) Cardiff [email protected] ICE RESIDENTS V -P EDITOR Mrs Davies (Ena Evans) Mrs Lyn Owen (Carolyn Hawkins) Burry Port, Carmarthenshire [email protected] Mrs Rawlins (José Parry Thomas) MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan Mrs Joyce Shields (Joyce Bingham) Mrs Woodrow (Susan Pearson-Griffiths) [email protected] London COMMITTEE MEMBERS SECRETARY Mrs Sue Rayner (Davies) Ms Kay Powell [email protected] Mrs Calan McGreevy (Davies) Mrs Helen Graham (Moger) ASSISTANT SECRETARY Mrs Sheila McFarland (Hamley) Mrs Smallcombe (Frances Gray) Mrs Catherine Coulson (Johnson) [email protected] 6 BRANCH SECRETARIES WEST WALES Mrs Coulson (Catherine Johnson) LONDON [email protected] Mrs Paul (Diana Davies) USA—NORTHERN CALIFORNIA [email protected] Mrs Ward (Debbie Buss) BRIDGEND [email protected] Dr Parry (Pat Lennox) [email protected] Mrs Plambeck (Karen Millar) SOUTHERN [email protected] Mrs Evans (Carol Diamond) AUSTRALIA [email protected] Mrs Atkinson (Christine Treeby) SCOTTISH [email protected] Mrs Cox (Jean Nelson) [email protected] Officers and Branch Secretaries serve in a voluntary capacity, with appointment approved at the AGM.