100 years of gratitude

Looking back at the history of Newland School for Girls as its centenary year draws to a close.

Forget the Internet, interactive white boards and DVD players.
When this school was founded back in 1907, pupils had to make do with an ink pot and a dipping pen.
They had to sit in silence for long periods and even undergo nail inspections – as current pupils found out this year during special Edwardian-style lessons held to mark the school's centenary.
Other centenary events have included an 'old girls' dinner, an open day with a special birthday cake, a recording of the school song entitled The City of Light, sung by the present day school choir with an old girls choir.
The CD is now available from the school.
The year has also been marked with the launch of a special centenary book featuring the memories of more than 80 former pupils and staff.
Plans are afoot for pupils to create a special garden, to be named the Gertrude Rowland Centenary Garden, in honour of the first head teacher of the school.
Current head teacher Angela Martinson said: "The school is something the whole city can be proud of.
"We've educated thousands of girls over the years, many from different generations of the same family, and it's no surprise that our centenary book is a best-seller."
As this magazine was going to print, a very special 'old girl' by the name of Maureen Lipman was preparing to be the special guest at a centenary dinner at The Guildhall.
For more information about the school and its centenary year visit
The centenary book can be purchased from Browns or Waterstones, from Hessle Bookshop, or by post from the school.