Past Pupils Activities
Past Pupils' Dinner 2007
Our reunion dinner is scheduled to take place on 13th October 2007 in the Clarion Hotel, Ballinode, Sligo when we will welcome back the classes of 1997,1987,1977,1967 and 1950s. All Past Pupils are welcome to attend.
The programme for the day is as follows:
3. 30pm Meet for tea in the dining hall of the school
Followed by a tour of the school including two new extensions and the
boarding houses.
7 pm Church Service in Calry Church
8 pm Reunion dinner in The Clarion Hotel, Clarion Road, Ballinode,
Sligo. Held in the Old Church at the front, and to the right of
the Hotel. Parking at the front and at the rear of the hotel.
Partners and friends are welcome. Many Past Pupils come on their
own. Alma Johnston is on the Past Pupils Reunion Committee and is
happy for you to contact her about booking tickets for the dinner. She
can be reached at tel. 071 9169645. or e mail at
sligogrm@iol.ie or any of the
Committee will be glad to take your booking. Please let us know by
October 1st if you are attending.
A small numbers of rooms have been reserved in
the Clarion at a special rate. To avail of this offer ring the Clarion
between 9am and 5pm.
For alternative accommodation and B & B, contact North West Tourist
Information on 071 9161201, their email is irelandnorthwest@eircom.net
Every year there are a few letters from people thanking us for the wonderful time they had. Follow the link here to read one sample
Presentations to Canon and Mrs Merrick
The PPA made presentations to both Canon and Mrs Merrick in Calry Church. Click <here> to view photographs of the evening. We wish both Canon and Mrs. Merrick health and happiness as they leave Sligo and begin a new phase in their lives.
Past Pupils' Magazine
We hope to publish a Past Pupils' magazine for circulation to all members of the Association. It you have any information about yourself or some other past pupil that might be of interest, please send to us c/o of the school.
The President's Chain
of Office
The chain dates back to 1955 and was presented by John A. Trueman. We need to lengthen the chain significantly in order to add the names of new and recent Presidents. This will require a new type of necklace. Any offers??? Donations, sponsorship??? Email cbroberts@eircom.net
Memorabilia
Have you any memorabilia that you feel would enhance the ambiance and sense of history of our school? Any such donation would be greatly appreciated.
The Banner
The Association presented a Banner to Calry Church as part of its 175th Anniversary Celebrations. This was in recognition of the long and close relationship the school has had with the church.
The Banner, has the old High School motto in Greek "that which is worth having is hardest to get" and was designed by Alma Lindsay.
The Banner was presented at a special service for Past Pupils held on the 16th October 1999.