Withington Girls School

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Withington Girls' School was founded in 1890 by a group of eminent and farsighted Manchester families (including C. P. Scott, editor of the then Manchester Guardian, now simply the Guardian) who wanted the same educational opportunities for their daughters as were already available for their sons. Founders' day is celebrated each year in the Whitworth Hall of the University of Manchester.

The Founders stated that:

· The School should remain small, to allow for the individual development of each girl.

· All girls should be taught the Natural Sciences, as an excellent intellectual training.

· There should be more physical exercise and practical work than was usual in other girls' schools.

· No prizes should be awarded, as the pleasure of academic work should be its own reward.

Old Girls and former Members of Staff are invited to send their news at any time, but no later than September 30th 2002 for inclusion in the 2002 Newsletter, to:

Mrs Val Hempstock,
The Senior Club,
c/o Withington Girls` School,
Wellington Road,
Fallowfield,
Manchester.
M14 6BL.

Do remember to include your Maiden Name and the dates you were a pupil at WGS.

Please also notify the Secretary of any changes of address and name. Reunions will take place from time to time and all former pupils are invited to contact the Secretary if they wish their name to be added to our mailing list. If you would also like to receive a copy of the Newsletter please request a Records Form to be sent to you. The cost is currently £20 for 4 years.