Former Students
The Kent College Old Girls' Association (KCOGA), established in 1895, is an organisation for former students and staff. There are a number of OGA reunions throughout the year and members also receive a copy of the Association's Magazine, "Respice Finem", twice a year.
Forthcoming Events
The next reunions will take place on the following dates:
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Venue
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Saturday 28th June 2008
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Pembury Reunion |
| Wednesday 16th July 2008 |
Five Oak Green Reunion |
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Saturday 20th September 2008
Saturday 15th November 2008
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Folkestone Reunion
London Reunion
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For further information about events and reunions please contact:
Marian Webb (Kay)
Hon. Secretary
12 Penfolds Place Tel No: +44 (0) 1903 884442
Old Forge Mews Email: marialan.webb@virgin.net
Arundel
West Sussex BN18 9SA
UK
Recent KCOGA News
REUNION AT KENT COLLEGE – MAY 2007 by Joan Anderson (Stringer) KC 1955-59
 For the second year running I went to the reunion just wondering if I would enjoy it as much as the first visit. I wasn’t disappointed – even though there was not a lot new to see from my previous visit. Work in the entrance to KC completed with inner doors replaced by glass automated ones and new reception area. The Organ room had been re-decorated and reorganised – still very much in keeping with the architecture of the room with the panelled walls and window shutters still in place. The Annual General Meeting was held here, as usual, with reports from the Head girls and deputies telling us of their achievements, not only academically but in sport, music and arts; of the excursions, holidays and adventures during the past year. This was followed by Mrs Anne Upton’s report which would be her last one to us. Next year there will be a new Head. Finally, Sue Boulden gave a humorous speech and presentation to Lynette in honour of all her hard work and improvements to the magazine over the years. All this was followed by lunch – the most important part!!.... for this is where all the chatter, meeting up and reminiscing goes on. It was good to see Miss Sage again – still keeping in touch with all that KC has to offer.
Pegeen Hamilton-Hunter came all the way from the Isle of Man – this was her first visit in almost 50 years! We walked around the grounds and buildings together chatting about the “ups” and “downs” of our KC days – members of staff we could remember and the strict timetable and routines we had. It all seemed a far cry from what happens today. The new 6th Form accommodation has a kitchen in which is provided food to help themselves to, washing machines and dryers to do their washing anytime (different from our once a week change of clothes and laundry days!). The ‘dorms’ had 3 or 4 beds but each area was partitioned off with shelving and work base areas for computers/music centres giving a certain amount of space and privacy; no shared wardrobes and a small chests of drawers for the them! Gone are the communal bathrooms – instead lots of private shower rooms – just as it should be. In place of the “common room” a pleasant lounge area and a Pool table!
The day finished with tea before saying our farewells. I travelled back with Marian (Webb) who kindly gave me a lift part of the way home to a station for my onward journey back to the Isle of Wight; our reminiscences and comparisons of boarding school life made interesting conversation. It’s funny how things, years later when discussed together, bring a different perspective to how these things were perceived originally. Looking forward to the next one!
KCOGA Members
Membership
For information about membership please contact:
Sue Boulden (Clarke)
Membership Secretary
19 Milner Road Tel No: +44 (0) 1304 830599
Elvington Email: sueboulden@aol.com
Dover
Kent CT15 4EQ
UK
The KCOGA Data Protection Act (1988) Form
For members who have not yet returned their Data Protection Act forms, you can now complete the form online.
Click here to access the: Data Protection Act Form
The KCOGA membership records will soon be held on the Kent College computer system, in accordance with Kent College Pembury's Data Protection Policy.
The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a safeguard which ensures that any information we hold about you cannot be accessed or used in any way that you do not find acceptable.
It is a legal requirement that the KCOGA complies fully with the Data Protection Act and until we receive your completed DPA form, we are unable to forward your details on to the school.
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