Kathleen Moore

“Memories are boundless, not just one or two anecdotes. It’s a string of things, activities, classes, friendships, growth – all just because of the place it is and what it allowed me to become. I’m very grateful for those years. I entered as a shy, complacent, young girl and left as a leader, hard worker, and strong team player. Qualities that I still use today.

Thanks to Mrs Franks for her French lessons – I continued my studies in French, later becoming a French teacher, but then changing to English. Thanks to Mr Sutherland for inspiring me. He was the mentor I needed and I always share with my students the value of having such a mentor.

Mrs Ramsay “Sit down nicely” – Mr Langton’s inspiring lessons – Mr Frood’s bursts of anger – parties, fun and other things we shouldn’t have done as boarders! – Guy Fawkes Night fireworks – Fete Champ’etre in the national gardens adjoining the grounds – the beautiful Belvedere – speaking as Head Girl at Summer Meeting – Joseph Noble as Michael Jackson in Thriller: a highlight of our year as boarders! – being the tea lady after the rugby games (even went to the away games) – going to Wimbledon, getting tickets from those leaving the grounds to grab a match or two in the afternoon – offshore sailing trip – 6th form survival course – Rugby Supper Dances – Longcross House – the Mansion – playing in Godspell with Alastair ‘Jesus’ Willis – the Red Stairs – the tunnel – kayak lessons in the swimming pool – trying to learn lacrosse (I was rubbish!) – uniform – volleyball team with Mr Longman – choir and orchestra – Red Nose Day – O-levels – A-levels – life long friends – wonderful memories.

Thank you Claremont for some great years and fantastic memories.”