Joe Begley At School 1997 - 2004 'Passed Out' From Sandringham
On Friday 20 April 2012 Joe Begley ‘passed out' from Sandhurst at the Sovereign's Parade. It was a wonderful day, especially as the weather was lovely. Joe is joining the Royal Logistics Corps, and will be attached to 16 Air Assault, based in Colchester. The Old Russellians wish Joe all the very best for his future career. Open Document.


My Russell Hill Days
My Russell Hill schooldays were eventful – never dull. I began them in 1937, as a seven year old, at Hope Morley House. I remember being particularly enthralled with Hope Morley's wonderful day room, with its large rocking horse and dolls house. Classes were small and our education formal, but we also found time to acquire such practical skills as knitting. Miss Bird was head teacher of the kindergarten and she ensured our early school life was both enjoyable and calm. It was a pleasant introduction to what was to be a long association with the school. Read More.


Vaughan Family - 1920s
Kathleen May Vaughan was born on 27th October 1900 in London to Herbert Lawrence Vaughan and Lucy May Vaughan, nee Hooker. Herbert Lawrence Vaughan was the youngest child of seven of a prominent Congregational Minister Frederick Vaughan, and his wife Georgeanna Vaughan nee Oxley; Lucy May Hooker was the third child of seven of a Naval officer Edmund Hooker who saw service in the China Seas, and his wife Frances Moon. Read More.


O.R. Raises Funds for Cancer

O.R. Raises Funds for Cancer - UPDATE Post 2

A Note from Pene. Well I have done the deed the tears welled up as my hair was being cut. Jess was with me and said she thought it looked better than she expected (thank goodness for loving daughters). David likes it and Nick is calling me Yummy Mummy so can't be all bad. Colleagues look at me blankly with a polite smile until they realise thinking I am a new person in the office! I take a double look when I pass by a mirror...not as grey as I thought I would be, all very liberating no hair brushes/dryers needed! But it wasn't about me, the great thing is over $4,000 raised with website donations plus cash that went straight to Cancer Council ACT and many donations made in UK to local cancer charities. Check out the website still taking donations....  http://www.everydayhero.com.au/penelope_george Please keep David’s Mum in your prayers as she begins her battle with pancreatic Cancer, diagnosed last week.

O.R. Raises Funds for Cancer - Post 1

This year more than any other has highlighted to me how precious life is and is to be lived to the full. I have witnessed 6 friends this year alone who are battling cancer in one form or another. As a friend I feel so helpless other than just being there if needed. In particular my dear friend, Chris has gone through radical surgery and had both breasts removed, subjected to gruelling course of chemo and about to start a long haul of radiation. I told her at the beginning of her treatment before she lost her hair, I would wear hats/scarfs with her when we go out and also if we could raise enough money I would have my hair shaved off! Well I am now putting it into action and am prepared to go through with losing my hair in the hope I can raise as much money for charity as possible.

It has taken quite a bit of thought to do this, but I think it is a positive thing to do....Sometimes I think I must be mad, not really like me at all to do this sort of thing, but I feel strongly in wanting to do something. Chris's courage and optimism blows me away. She is a very special lady and I was feeling so helpless as to what to do, apart from just being there. Her trial and Nick our best man, and also an OR in UK, like so many good people we all know , on the 'Big C' journey..... and my friend David in UK, who lost his battle and died 3 weeks ago...6 weeks from diagnosis, spurred me into action.

I have been amazed at peoples generosity. A colleague of mine also a cancer survivor told me not to underestimate the value of a female cutting/shaving her hair when I was planning this and what sort of fundraising target to set. The website is an excellent medium to get it out there and we have had a great response! With Jess' classes fundraising, students at my college having a sausage sizzle BBQ and the ladies at the golf club are holding a bash in October to support 'me', and the cash donations just handed to me, goodness knows what the final figure will be! I am cutting my hair next week, quietly, some people have a huge event I am told and that can raise more, but I think for me I need to just do it without fanfare....this is such a 'NOT PENE' thing to do. But good for the soul, I am sure, as I am quite vain about my hair, I am thinking it could be liberating! Sooner I do it sooner it grows back.
I am touched by everyones support, kindness and generousity, I will put photos up on the website when the deed is done. You can visit my fundraising page by clicking on the button below:

                      

Regards
Pene George (Doyle) RR 1969 - 1974

Andy Rogers (At School 1977-1984) - The Masters (over 40s) Hockey World Cup
Andy Rogers, a part time hockey coach at school and an O.R. (1977-84) recently played for Great Britain in The Masters (over 40s) Hockey World Cup held in Singapore. There were notable results against reigning world champion New Zealand and Holland and we eventually finished a creditable 5th.




Phil Reynolds (1967-1977) - Geology Field Trip to Dorset 1976
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Heather Lovell (née Morgan) remembers her time at Russell Hill
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McGill re Tombo
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Steve Woods (At School 1959-1971)
I was recently looking for a picture of the chapel for something I was writing and then started to browse the site a bit. I came across the online form and just decided to fill it in with no clear purpose. It's only now, following Sue's email, that I have started to reminisce a bit. Thanks for that, therefore. If I'm ever back in England with some free time for sightseeing ...


Tony Ford (1947-1958) Visits David Browning (1939-1945) - March 2011

Tony Ford noticed that David Browning and he both lived in Hemel Hempstead and so organised a visit to see David. Although they were not at school together this was a great opportunity for Tony to hear about David's school life a decade earlier.

Tony writes "On Tuesday David Browning and I had the first of our meetings. It was
great fun, and David even wore his school tie. David has a good archive of material, including Russellian magazines and a host of newspaper cuttings relating to the school, which we have yet to look through."

Julia McLean (nee Fenlon)

This French teacher from the 1950s recently send us this news about her life now. Her website can be found in the new Website Directory in Networking.