Chairman's Report
The last Saturday in September, for many years now, has been established as the day of our Annual General Meeting and Reunion Lunch. 2009 was no exception but was particularly memorable. As we were gathering, members of the School Choir had come along to give us a brief performance of some of their repetoire. This was a very welcome introduction, much appreciated by all who were there. Next came the Lunch, superb as ever and enhanced by the presence of the new headmaster, Mr Mark Shere. Although he could not stay for the actual Annual General Meeting due to a prior appointment, he did speak to us all at lunch. His few words were most inspiring and created a wonderful feeling of reassurance for the continuing success of the School and of the Alumni.

The numbers attending "our day" were indicative of the growing interest in the occasion, boosted in part by the representatives from the "year of 69". Well done to them for coming together 40 years on. Add to this the presence of Luke and Josh Barrow paving the way for what we hope will be a more truly comprehensive make-up of the Alumni. After all, for some years now, boys have out-numbered girls on the School register. Luke and Josh may have made history, being the first to brave our Alumni event but we sincerely trust they will not be the last.

This term also saw several of our Alumni members attending the Open day on Saturday 17 October 2009; this as a result of the warm invitation issued to us by Mr. Shere at our Lunch and being included in the advertisement for the event placed with the local media. It proved to be an extremely successful occasion. The headmaster, many of his hard-working Staff and willing pupils, all of whom had given up their precious time are to be congratulated on the excellent insight into the day-to-day opportunities the School now provides. Those visiting must have marvelled at the facilities and displays witnessed, leaving, like me, profoundly envious of the current students with such a wealth of knowledge, skills and activities available to them.

There have been some significant changes to the running of Bolitho School. The School was in serious financial difficulties which could have led to immediate closure. However the company Global Educational Management Systems (GEMS) took over. This has in turn meant various changes have taken place within the School in 2010 about which we will hear more at our AGM when either Ann Miles or Will Ansell ( Deputy Heads) will represent GEMS.

Finally, the Alumni are planning a spring walk, meeting, initially for lunch at 12 noon Thursday 24 March 2011 at Trevarno nr Helston and walking around the garden afterwards if you so wish. On Monday 9 May 2011 at Country Skittles, Townsend we are holding our annual Skittles evening. The details and reminders will be on our web site. Please come and join us.
Brenda Coxen, Chairman. (nee Ashworth, P.E. Staff 1954 -61)