Lower School Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ten years ago, Princess Anne, accompanied by the then First Lieutenant of Shropshire,  Algernon Heber-Percy was invited to Ellesmere College to officially open Lower School. Yesterday afternoon a tea party was enjoyed by Key Stage 2 pupils, their teachers and guests, to celebrate the anniversary of this event.

Guests included , Carolyn Newbold, the first Head of Lower School and a member of Ellesmere College School Council, Ellesmere College’s Deputy Head Academic, Vicky Pritt-Roberts and Chaplain, Father David Slim. Music was provided by the Lower School Orchestra and a sumptuous Tea was enjoyed by all.  A recently received letter of congratulations from the Princess Royal was also on display.

Although a junior section has existed at Ellesmere College for over 50 years, it was in 1999 that the College opened a dedicated building and play area for Lower School on the same site as the Senior School. In the last 10 years , over 2,000 children have been through Lower School with the majority then progressing through the School and leaving to go on to University. Recent developments have included a dedicated Lower School Music room, IT Suite and nearby Wildlife Garden with Grow-Dome, enjoyed by pupils in Years 3 to 8.

Sharon Owen, Head of Lower School commented, ‘Whilst Ellesmere College has seen many innovative developments during the last 10 years, Lower School has retained its dynamic and lively character.’