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Following the enthusiastic response to our Save the Date, we’re delighted to share the full details of the 80th Anniversary Celebration and officially welcome alumni and former staff to book their place at this special event!
2025 marks 80 years since St Joseph’s Convent School - now Crackley Hall - made its home in Kenilworth. To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a special Open House on the morning of Saturday 4 October. All former pupils and staff from Crackley Hall and its predecessor, St Joseph’s Convent School, are cordially invited to attend.
The event will be an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and staff and explore the school and its archives. It will include a celebratory brunch buffet available throughout the morning.
Format of the Morning:
10.00am - Arrivals and refreshments, with musical presentation by the Crackley Hall Chamber Choir and Choral Group
10.25am - Official welcome by Headmaster, Rob Duigan and Foundation Principal, Ed Hester
10.50am - Rob Duigan will host an informal conversation with some former members of staff, and former pupils will share some memories
11.15am - Time to enjoy catching up over brunch and exploring the school at your leisure. Please peruse the archive display curated especially for this celebration by Foundation Archivist, Jo Wong.
12.30pm - Farewells
We will require a small donation upon booking in support of the hospitality provided. Please register and make payment via the button above by Friday 26 September at the latest, including any additional guests in your booking and informing us of any special dietary requirements.
We hope to make this a joyful celebration of our shared history and community - and we’d be thrilled to see you there.
If you have any queries about the event, please contact Foundation Alumni and Development Officer, Caroline Spencer, at oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk or call 01926 634209.
