Welcome to you all.
I am delighted to be writing to you as the new Development Director at Denstone College.
Since September I have had the pleasure of meeting many pupils, parents, colleagues, alumni and friends of Denstone. I have been blown away by the passion that so many of you have for the College and our future as a community.
As we head into a new chapter, it brings an opportunity to reflect on the past, to explore new ideas, and gives us a chance to re-set the dial. We have a diverse and vibrant pupil body, pupils that become Old Denstonians, Old Denstonians that inspire our current pupils, and so the cycle continues. It is so important that our communications reach and resonate with everyone, so please do come forward to share your thoughts and ideas with us, helping us to improve and stay relevant for the wider OD community.
The purpose of this newsletter in particular is to let you know some of the things that have been happening in the background over the last few months as we have been busy planning for a very special year. 2023 marks our 150 year anniversary and it's absolutely right that we celebrate this milestone with the grandeur it deserves. On Saturday 24th June 2023 we will be opening the doors to our entire College community for “The Big Birthday Party”. This event gives us an opportunity to re-connect and reminisce with friends whilst celebrating our rich history. All details can be found in this newsletter; please do read on to find out how you can get involved. I look forward to meeting you all in the coming weeks and months.
All the best,
Jess Smith - Director of Development & Alumni Relations