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Keep Founders Day in November

Keep Founders Day in November

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 11 months ago
As many of you may or may not know, last year the decision was made at the AGM to change the date of O'O's to September. This has been confirmed in the newsletter that has been published recently. I have set up this group because a growing number of people have expressed that it should stay in November, myself included. Today I emailed the O'O's society expressing my disappointment at the decision which appeared to have been made without a wider consultation. The current Head of the school Mr Robb kindly replied stating that there were 2 reasons for the change: 1. To avoid the sports being cancelled due to bad weather like last year 2. To encourage younger O'O's to attend before they start Uni Please show your support for keeping the long tradition of it being held the last week in November. This has always been and it also coincides with the dedication of the chapel.

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October 28, 2011

Seeing this much momentum from all of you proves that I am not the only one frustrated by the lack of consultation on this change. It has been a long and exhausting process but your response confirms that our history remains worth fighting for.

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Mark Ortiz
14 years ago Featured

TRADITION MATTERS. leave it in november. changing it just because it might rain is ridiculous.

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David Gupta
14 years ago Featured

The chapel dedication is what makes the day special. September feels like just another sports event.

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Sarah Novak
14 years ago Featured

November is the only time it makes sense. September is way too close to the start of term for everyone. Please reconsider.