ANNIVERSARY EVENTS PROGRAMME

Throughout the academic year of 2018-19, the community of Hallfield, past and present, will be coming together to commemorate the 140th anniversary of our wonderful school.

In January 1879, Hallfield, then known as the Edgbaston Preparatory School, admitted its first boys to the school. One hundred and forty years later Hallfield School has become the leading co-educational preparatory school for academic success in the Midlands.

Looking back with pride on the last 140 years, we see the school’s growth in size and reputation as the greatest

measure of its achievements. Our pupils, past and present, have played a huge hand in shaping Halllfield into the school it is today.

Within this brochure, you will find details of our celebratory events that will take place throughout the course of the year. I hope you will join us in celebrating this milestone at one of our many events.

Keith Morrow Head Master Hallfield School

1879 – Mr G. P. Nowers and Mr C. P. Pughe opened a school for boarders and day boys. The main objective of the school was to educate boys to enable them to pass the entrance examinations to the great Public Schools, particularly those of King Edwards Birmingham.

1889 – E.P.S was taken over by William. J. P. Ridgway who moved the school to Sir Harry’s Road, Edgbaston.

1887 – School known as Edgbaston Preparatory School

DEAR FRIENDS OF HALLFIELD SCHOOL,

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Venue: Hallfield School playing fieldsType of event: Pupil event

Pupils from across the School will work together to plan and bury a time capsule. The contents of the time capsule will illustrate life at Hallfield in 2018/2019.

The time capsule will be re-opened on the School’s 150th anniversary in 2029.

1916 – Mr Ridgway retired, and the School was handed over to Mr C. Frank Stork who was joined in 1918 by his brother, Mr J. Benet Stork.

1950 – School was now divided into three teams – Ridgway, Nowers and Pughe. Stork was later added in 1955.

1936 – Mr Rigby, now Head Master, applied to Calthorpe Estates for the lease on Southfield, 47-49 Church Road, including the surrounding fields and cottage. Southfield was re-named ‘Hallfield’

Venue: Hallfield School playing fieldsType of event: Pupil and staff event

We will be gathering the entire school community together on a beautiful autumnal day to capture a special photograph of everyone, from the little ones at Hallfieldfirst through to our ambitious children in Year 6.

HALLFIELD SCHOOL TIME CAPSULE DAY

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER

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Venue: Edgbaston Golf Club Time: 9am – 6.30pmType of event: Old Hallfieldian (Age 18+)

The annual Old Hallfieldian v West House Old Boys Golf Tournament will take place at Edgbaston Golf Club with a special guest appearance from Hallfield’s new Head Master, Keith Morrow.

1951 – New middle school block was built. 1965 – Mr Rigby left, and Mr Hackett was appointed as Head Master of Hallfield School with 320 boys of whom 75 were boarders.

1952 – Hallfield School’s Parent’s Association was formed.

Venue: Birmingham Botanical GardensTime: 7pm – 10pm Tickets: £50 per personType of event: Old Hallfieldian (Age 18+) and current parentsSpecial guest: Sir Dominic Cadbury

As if our 140th birthday year wasn’t sweet enough, Old Hallfieldians, staff and friends are invited to attend a dinner with Sir Dominic Cadbury. Guests can enjoy a drinks reception, a three-course meal, plus a speech and Q&A with our special speaker.

We have limited spaces for 140 guests to join us in celebrating 140 years of Hallfield, so please get in touch soon to reserve your space.

OLD HALLFIELDIAN v WEST HOUSE GOLF DAY

OLD HALLFIELDIAN DINNER: AN EVENING WITH SIR DOMINIC CADBURY

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER

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Venue: Hallfield School Type of event: Pupil event

On Founder’s Day, we will be turning back time to transform Hallfield into a Victorian school. Staff and pupils will be dressed in Victorian wear for the day with children bringing in a penny to pay for their education.

The day will commence with an all-school Victorian assembly including a fingernail inspection, before children head to traditional Victorian lessons. The day will include plenty of educational activities with a Victorian theme.

1967 – 1967 Mr Amphlette (English and Drama) became school chaplain and cemented Hallfield’s links with St George’s Church.

1969 – Mr and Mrs Hackett moved into Beech Lawn where Mrs Hackett cared for the boarders.

1967 – The Pre-Prep building was completed with Mrs Smallwood in charge of 32 little boys.

Venue: Hallfield SchoolType of event: Parents and pupils

We will be holding a Hallfield School exhibition displaying school uniforms and memorabilia throughout the times.

VICTORIAN DAY HALLFIELD SCHOOL ‘THROUGH THE TIMES’ EXHIBITION

MONDAY 21 JANUARY MONDAY 21 JAN – FRI 25 JANUARY

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Friday 8 March

Venue: Hallfield SchoolTime: 7pm – 9pmType of event: Old Hallfieldian (Age 18+)

Old Hallfieldians are invited back to school for a nostalgic evening where they can rewind the years and take a trip down memory lane through our exhibition of school uniforms and memorabilia through the times. Wine and nibbles will be served.

1971 – Saturday morning school ceased and a five-day school week was introduced.

1984 – Last year of boarders at Hallfield School.

1980 – Mrs Smallwood left, and Mr Jarrett replaced her. Pre-Prep now had 66 boys.

Venue: TBCTickets: £55 per personTime: 7pm – 12amType of event: Friends of Hallfield (Age 18+)

The highlight of our 140th celebrations, the Founder’s Day Ball will be a spectacular black-tie event for all friends of Hallfield. Old Hallfieldians, parents and staff, past and present, will be delighted to enjoy drinks, dinner and a dance to the sounds of a live band.

HALLFIELD SCHOOL ‘THROUGH THE TIMES’ EXHIBITION EVENING

FOUNDERS DAY BALL

THURSDAY 24 JANUARY SATURDAY 26 JANUARY

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Friday 8 March

Venue: The Highfield, Birmingham, B15 3DP Time: 6pm – 9pmType of event: Old Hallfieldian (Age 18+)

Our annual drinks reunion for Old Hallfieldians who want to catch up and reminisce about the good old days is returning to one of our favourite Edgbaston haunts.

1986 – First computer system was installed in the school office. 1991 – Two new Science laboratories and a new school entrance and office opened.

1988 – Mr Hackett retired, and Mr John Cringle was appointed as Head Master.

Venue: TBCTime: 6.30pm – 10pm Type of event: Invitation only (Age 18+)

We want to give a special nod to all of our Allday Cup and Derry Bowl winners by holding an intimate dinner for them, hosted by our Head Master, Keith Morrow.

INFORMAL DRINKS REUNION ALLDAY CUP AND DERRY BOWL WINNER’S DINNER

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY FRIDAY 8 MARCH

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Friday 8 March

Venue: Punch & Judy, Covent Garden , WC2E 8RF Time: 6pm – 9pm Type of event: Old Hallfieldian (Age 18+)

Our annual drinks reunion for Old Hallfieldians who live, love and work in London is back at the Punch & Judy.

1995 - First intake of girls into Pre-Prep meant the school was now fully co-educational. There was also the creation of an ICT room with a network of 19 computers.

2003 – Mr John Cringle passed away and in March and Mrs Denise Thomas was appointed as Acting Head.

We will be holding a football tournament and hockey match for young Old Hallfieldians. Recent leavers, their parents and families are invited to come along and watch their children in action. Tea and coffee/soft drinks will be available in the pavilion. After the matches, BBQ hot dogs will be served to all players, parents and spectators.

INFORMAL DRINKS REUNION RECENT LEAVER’S SPORTS TOURNAMENTS

THURSDAY 21 MARCH THURSDAY 23 MAY

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Venue: Hallfield School playing fields and MUGATime: 5pm – 7pmType of event: Young Old Hallfieldian (2017/18 leavers)

Friday 8 March

Venue: Hallfield SchoolTime: 6pm – 7.30pm Type of event: Staff, parents and pupil event

Our musicians, parents, choir and singing sensations will come together to put on a spectacular anniversary concert. Directed by our Director of Music, Pip Jopling, pupils, parents and staff will celebrate life at Hallfield with a range of musical performances from the past 140 years.

2004 – 125th anniversary of Hallfield was celebrated and Mr Clive O’Donnell was appointed Head Master.

2007 – Mr John Shackleton was appointed Head Master.

2003 – Mr John Cringle passed away and in March and Mrs Denise Thomas was appointed as Acting Head.

2006 – Hallfieldfirst was opened in Beech Lawn.

Venue: Hallfield School playing fields Time: 12pm – 4pmType of event: Friends of Hallfield, open to all

Hallfield School’s Victorian Summer Fayre, organised in conjunction with the Parent Teacher Association, is open to all members of the Hallfield and local community. Bring your family and friends along to our stunning Victorian grounds to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of stalls, food, games, rides, music and attractions.

HALLFIELD SCHOOL’S 140TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER CONCERT

HALLFIELD SCHOOL VICTORIAN SUMMER FAYRE

THURSDAY 6 JUNE SATURDAY 6 JULY

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Friday 8 March

Thursday 27 September 2018: Hallfield School Time Capsule Day Friday 19 October 2018: Whole School photograph Friday 19 October 2018: Old Hallfieldian V West House Boys Golf DaySaturday 17 November 2018: Old Hallfieldian Dinner: An Evening with Sir Dominic Cadbury Monday 21 January 2019: Victorian Day Monday 21 – Friday 25 January 2019: Hallfield ‘Through the Times’ Exhibition Thursday 24 January 2019: Hallfield ‘Through the Times’ Exhibition Evening Saturday 26 January 2019: Founders Day BallThursday 12 February 2019: Informal Drinks Reunion, Birmingham Friday 8 March 2019: Allday Cup and Derry Bowl Winners Dinner Thursday 21 March 2019: Informal Drinks Reunion, London Thursday 23 May 2019: Recent Leaver’s Sports TournamentsThursday 6 June 2019: Hallfield School’s 140th Anniversary Summer ConcertSaturday 6 July 2019: Hallfield School Victorian Summer Fayre

For more information about any of these events please contact Aman Garcha, Executive Officer, Old Hallfieldian Society. Email: [email protected] | Tel: 0121 454 1496

Or you can get in touch on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin @HallfieldSchool. #Hallfield140

2012 – Mr John Shackleton retires, and Mr Roger Outwin-Flinders takes over as Head Master.

2017 – Mr Roger Outwin-Flinders leaves Hallfield and Mr Richard Batchelor takes over as interim Head Master for a year.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH

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DATES FOR THE DIARY

Friday 8 March

For more information about any of these events please contact Aman Garcha, Executive Officer, Old Hallfieldian Society. Email: [email protected] | Tel: 0121 454 1496

Or you can get in touch on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin @HallfieldSchool. #Hallfield140

2018 – Mr Keith Morrow becomes the 14th Head Master at the helm as Hallfield celebrates 140 years of academic excellence.

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