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The Ivy Link Tea Party

The Ivy Link Tea Party

Yesterday we hosted our eighth annual Tea Party for senior alumnae and former staff of the school, an event that is always one of the highlights of the year.   The tables were set with a delicious traditional afternoon tea and bunches of daffodils everywhere on what was a particularly beautiful Spring day.

Our guests spent a delightful couple of hours reacquainting themselves with old friends and classmates, sharing memories. Lower Sixth girls mingled well with our guests, engrossed in tales of Croydon High in bygone days.

Mrs Pattison gave a very warm welcome, updating them on all the latest news from the school giving assurance of how much our community appreciates the support of the Ivy Link. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the German Exchange with Clara Schumann Schule and Mrs Pattison was delighted to welcome back Helen Gibbons, former Head of German 1987-2000.

Our guests were entertained with some wonderful individual performances on piano from Year 6 Miu and Penelope, a Lord of the Flies duologue from Year 10 Emma and Erin plus two wonderful renditions of Singin’ in the Rain and The Rhythm of Life from the Chamber Choir.

Thanks to all who came and all who worked so hard to make this such an enjoyable occasion. Particular thanks as always to our catering team, premises team and our sixth form girls.

“An absolute pleasure to help today at the Ivy Link Tea Party; great to interact with the alumnae today and hear stories and exciting memories from their time at Croydon High School” Esha

“So lovely to help out at the Ivy Link Tea this afternoon and chat to some alumnae about their experiences at school and their life advice. They were a pleasure to talk to and were very gushing about the school, making me feel very proud to be part of the Croydon High Community!” Josie

Mrs Roe