Wychwood Association
Wychwood Association Committee in 2022 making its 125th anniversary gift of an apple tree
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Here you can:
- Keep in touch with old friends
- Catch up with Wychwood news
- Continue to be involved with the school
- Find out about school events
- Find out how you can help
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Welcome to the Wychwood Association
A connection point for former pupils, staff, parents, governors and directors
Welcome, we are so glad you found us.
The Wychwood Association (WA) exists to enable former pupils, staff, parents, governors and directors to keep in touch with each other and the school, find old friends and make new friends or professional contacts and to support current pupils at the school who are following our footsteps.
Through strategic networking, we aim to build a network of contacts and relationships that can help pupils and alumnae and the school achieve their goals, creating value through the relationships formed.
Although small (there are around 1,000 active members), we are an international network with members living and working all over the world in a range of careers from business and science, to the arts and culture.
There is much that we can do to support the school and to help and encourage current Wychwood pupils as they think about the next stages in life as well as giving practical help to those alumni via networking.
Wychwood is about to embark on an exciting phase of its journey, taking forward the very best of its ethos, values and 125 year history to date whilst ensuring a thriving and inclusive community for the future.
My days at Wychwood were incredibly happy ones, and it is my privilege to serve as chair of the WA, a role which allows me to stay involved with the Wychwood community and connect with others who feel the same.
If you are not already a member, it is free to join. All we need are a few details which will be securely held and only used for WA purposes. Sign up below so we can keep you updated on Wychwood news and events and WA reunions and gatherings.
Doulla Croft née Peros
Chair, Wychwood Association (Shell 1981)
Alumni
Wychwood has been educating distinctive, creative, determined, independent and resourceful pupils for over 125 years. They have gone on to make an impact in all walks of life around the world from science to art, from business to comedy, from music to teaching. We are proud of all our alumni and the following is just a snapshot:
News
Wychwood Association News E-Bulletin
Each year the Wychwood Association publishes an E-bulletin which contains news of the Association and its members as well as news from the School. The Wychwood Association News is distributed by email to all members of the WA who are on the database and is posted on this website. It is also posted on our Wychwood School Association Facebook page.
To receive the WA News, please make sure your details and contact preferences are up to date by checking the database. (See above for details on how to log in or register.) Remember to ask your friends to update their contact details as well.
If you have any news for future editions please contact contact Kate Faire at wa@wychwoodschool.org and put ‘WA News’ in the email header.
Copper Beech by Sue Clear, the most liked photo of 2020 on the WA Facebook page
Latest Edition – Trinity Term 2021 CLICK HERE
This edition features: an interview with the new investors Simon and Abigail Tyrrell; two former pupils explain their chosen careers sky-diving and marketing for a top fashion business; plus there is news from the school; and former pupils reminisce about school picnics.
Previous Edition – Hilary Term 2021 CLICK HERE
This edition includes a report on the 1980s Reunion and Mrs Johnson explains how the School coped with COVID and three lockdowns.
The Elm Magazine
Copies of the Wychwood School magazine The Elm are available electronically here.
If you would like a hard copy of the magazine please contact: reception@wychwoodschool.org
News of The School
The most recent Wychwood School news can be found at www.wychwoodschool.org/news
If you have questions, please email wa@wychwoodschool.org
Events
Michèle Crawford’s Memorial Service – Saturday 16th September
On Saturday 16th September 2023, the WA held a memorial service for Michèle Crawford to celebrate her life and impact on Wychwood School. Michèle died peacefully in Sobell House hospice after an extended, debilitating illness on the evening of Monday 8th May 2023.
Michèle Crawford/Ms Crawford/Craw retired from Wychwood at the end of Trinity term 2009, following 38 years of service. She was appointed in 1971 as a young English teacher by the head, Jinner Snodgrass, who was in turn appointed by the founder of the school Miss Lee. Ms Crawford’s legacy runs right through the school’s history, and still rings out on a daily basis via The Crawford Room, named in her honour which sits at the very heart of Wychwood life today.
Wychwood alumni celebrating Wychwood’s 120 years in June 2017
Wychwood Association Committee
President
Jane Evans (Head)
Chair
Doulla Croft (Shell 1981)
Secretary
Sue Clear (Former Staff)
Treasurer
Rachel Page (Shell 1983)
Events Officer
Lizzie Peach (Shell 2011)
Archive
Sue Clear (former staff) and Judi Whymark (Shell 1964)
Committee
Kate Faire (Shell 1983)
Steph Jankovic (Shell 1998)
Andrea Johnson (former Head)
Ali Jones (FOW Rep)
Daisy Ogle (Shell 2010)
Roxanne Suratgar (Shell 1981)
Libby Welch (Shell 2010)
Judi Whymark (Shell 1964)
Emeritus members
Heather Simpson (Shell 1974)
Deborah Pluck (Shell 1973)
Ex officio
Jay Hunt (Head of Marketing and Admissions)
Simon Tyrell (Director)
Update your Details
We want to keep in touch. You can use the Wychwood Association Network and register or update your details here Wychwood Association Login Page.
Alternatively, if you have any problems or would like to speak to someone directly, please do get in touch with Doulla Croft, Chair, Wychwood Association at WA@wychwoodschool.org or doulla.croft@outlook.com
Camilla Stephenson (Shell 1977) And Joanna Stephenson (Shell 1975) visiting Wychwood’s Art Room
Alternatively, if you have any problems or would like to speak to someone directly, please do get in touch with Doulla Croft, Chair, Wychwood Association at WA@wychwoodschool.org or doulla.croft@outlook.com
Contact us
The Wychwood Association is run by volunteers for everyone with a past connection with the school, whether alumni, former members of staff, parents of former pupils, former governors or directors. Please contact Doulla Croft, Chair (Shell 1981) at WA@wychwoodschool.org or doulla.croft@outlook.com if you have any questions or would like to get involved, join the committee, help organise events etc.
Social Media
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