Young Reporter: Chocolate Chip Brioche Addiction

 

On Wednesday 25th March, Gumley House Convent School celebrated its Feast day and Founder’s Day. This day is particularly significant in the schools history as it is where it all began. On the 25th March 1841, a woman named Marie Madeleine, foundress of FCJ Sisters (Faithful Companions of Jesus) opened Gumley House Convent School for girls. 

 

During this day Gumley celebrate the beginnings of the school and the education that has taken place since its first day 174 years ago. Next year the school will achieve a milestone of 175 years where there will be an even bigger celebration, even inviting back former students. 

 

This year, however, had the usual festivities. Gumley House always provides tasty free snacks to all the students on the day. Every year it varies but this March, we had hundreds and hundreds of chocolate chip brioche lining the end table of the 6th Form Common Room. Not only are we provided with delicious, free food but the day is filled with spirituality and celebration.

 

Dances and performances, which helped elaborate the Easter and the beginnings of Gumley, were held during an liturgy including students from all across the school. During the assembly we were asked to stop on a random contact on our phones and text them a thoughtful message.

 

This day was almost a normal school day with lessons running as they usually do but with an element of fun. Headteacher, Mrs Kolczynska, stated jokingly at the assembly, ‘This feast day we didn’t particularly go overboard but wait till next year. 175 years! It will be a great celebration!’ 

 

By Monica Athnasious, Gumley House Convent School