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| 30 Oct 2026 | |
| Written by Izzy Cooper | |
| School News |
We love hearing stories about how JAGS cohorts of alumnae have kept in touch over the years. Self labelled the 'Jaguars', the Class of 1951 had a rather unusual way of keeping in contact with one another.
The story started in 1991, when former pupils returned to JAGS to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Many had not seen one another since leaving school 40 years earlier, yet they quickly rekindled old friendships and vowed to stay in touch. Without the aid of the internet, they initiated a unique and rather labour intensive method to keep in touch.
One alumna, Daphne Clayton (née Butler), volunteered to compile a twice yearly newsletter, sharing updates from all 25 members of the group. The publication was circulated for 32 years, reaching readers as far afield as Canada and the United States.
Written by Margaret Westwood, this slice of life for one of our wartime generations is worth grabbing a cup of tea for!
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