1980's

I was in East form 78 -83 (i think). Seems a lifetime ago now. Roxanne, our first year teacher was Mr. Toye if thats who you mean LOL.  Hi Mandy, long time no see, what did you get upto after we all graduated?
Ian Lawrence

Malvern Hall 82 to84 i remember a few characters back then im now in the hotel industry doing music part time shall i give you a song?
Jason Bomford

Hi,i attended Malvern Hall school for 2 years 1986-1988. Then me and my parents went back to Germany. If anybody remembers me then email me.
Silvana Collis

I attended Malvern Hall 81 - 86, best years of my life. Living in Redditch. Would love to here from anyone who remembers me.
Mark Appleyard (Apple)

I attended Malvern Hall from 82to 85. Great people and teachers at that time. I wonder where my mates r!
Dr Adnan Saeed

Hi i went to Malvern Hall school 1981-1986 would be nice to hear from old school friends(not that i had many) be interesting to know what Vicky Warren, Tracy Lippett etc is doing know. I was in form X during my time at Malvern Hall if anyone out there can help me then e-mail me thanx.
Tracy Dawkins (Lee)

Hello all, and yes those Lovely brown uniforms...how could we forget!! I have just finished my coucilling sessions to over come that school uniform!! As you can see, I was known as Preston, but due to unforseen circumstances, was known as Fleet in my last six months after relocating to Leamington Spa.. Anyone who remembers please get in touch...1983-1988..Mr Frappell? and anyone who attended the school.. before it got turned into a girly school !! what is it now i wonder?
Andrew Fleet/Preston

I attended Malvern Hall School for 2 years 1988-1990, oh those lovely brown uniforms!! I think this was one of the last years it was known as Malvern Hall. I now live near Penrith North Lake district and work in Finance. Anyone who remembers me please make contact.
Peter Staines

Looking for people from the 1980 would like to get in touch with
Ana Lopes

Left malvern hall in 1988. love to hear from anyone who remembers me. now living in bromsgrove.
ritsa sofroniou

I was at SSFC between 1989 and 1991 and at Malvern Hall before that.  Drop me a line if you remember!
Geoff Benning

HI I'm trying to locate Stuart Dobbins who attended Malvern Hall. If anyone has a current address or phone number please contact me!!
Colleen Carr

I attended Malvern Hall School between 1982-1987. I now live in Singapore and I would like to locate any old school friends who might remember me.
Jason Withe

Hi to all I am sure you will remember 1982-1987 I am Living in Alvechurch and currently work for Landrover I also now have 4 horses that I show Jump any body that wants to get in touch to say hello please do so
Craig Rimell

I went to Malvern Hall between 81-86 and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me and went to school with me. A few names to jog memories: Jason Dallow, Stuart Dobbins, Jacko, Jason Gates. Remember & not to forget Gary Clark R.I.P. Mate....If you remember email me.
Duanne Stokes

Malvern Hall 1981-1986.
Amanda Borsberry

Hi, was anyone at Malvern Hall between 81 - 86, if so please contact me.
Russell Salsbury

Hi all. I was at Malvern from 80-85, and my sister, Vicky, from 81-86.  I am now living in the States and would love to hear from any of our old friends.
Jeff Lane

I was at Malvern Hall from 1980 till 1985 and then Solihull Sixth Form College. I now live in London and would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Saira Francis

I was in East for 1978 to 1983. Does anyone remember the name of the square jawed TD teacher - he was my form teacher one year. Also - The Irish lady who taught Latin?
My 30 something brain is a little forgetful these days!
Roxane Moseley

I went to Malvern Hall School from 78-83. I was in North classes from 1-5. My teachers were Mrs. Beckett (twice), Miss Luke, Mr. Shrimpton and Mrs.Pearson. Does anyone else remember Miss Reynolds?
Hilary Owens


I attended from 78-83, and was in one of the rare "Z" forms (see picture). The photo was I think taken in '83, but no offence will be taken if I am corrected. Send a note if you remember belonging to my class, or if you remember me, I am on the back row, far left. I live in the U.S.A. now, and like to hear news from "back home"
David Hamley

Hi, I attended Malvern Hall for all of 18 months in 1980/81.
The only names that I can truly remember are John Cotterell and Charlie Miller. Does anyone remember them or me? I was from the states back then and now live in Nova Scotia Canada. Would love to hear from anyone that was there at the same time.
Judith Sharp

Hi, I attended Malvern Hall between 1977-1982.
I was in the "west" forms and our form tutor was Mrs Pearson. I am now married with three children and live in Henley-In-Arden. Some names to jog memories, Louise Rabone, Elaine Dawson, Lisa Eden, Lenna Bennett, Kate Catamole, if any one remembers me please drop a line.
Sharron Thompson

Hi, I attended Malvern Hall High School between 1979 - 1981 when I had to go back to my home country Venezuela. My tutor was Mr. McCarthy, very kind and gentle man who we used to play ticks on! I remember we were a small class of 25 or so. Here is a list of people I remember: Christine Jones, Annette Fell, Judy Smith, Julie White Jennifer Hunt, Suzanne Hawkins (she lived a few houses down from school and used to horse ride "Smokey"?), Martin Hughes, Nigel Keeling (SP?) and his buddy Warren, David Collin, Jeremy Dickson, Jeremy Uphill, Stephen... my memory fails! I used to play netball (Goal Defense) and I loved our PE teacher (young lady). I was also in Gressworld (house). Remember Mr. Martin our Classical Study Teacher? Please send me a note if you were in my class or played any sports with me!!!
I now live in Boston, US. I will be in England Dec. 23/03 thru Jan 05/04 so please drop me a line before then, I would love to catch up!
Milva Morillo

I attended Damsonwood Infants school from 1973 to 1976 and then Coppice Junior school from 1976 to 1980. I then went onto Malvern Hall.
Anyone remember me??
Jo Salsbury


Yahoo messenger lets you easily communicate by text, voice or even webcam with selected friends. Simply enter their email address and if they accept, you will be able to chat either one to one or in groups. Add a microphone and you can all talk to each other. You can even use this page to arrange meetings of large numbers of friends.

1970's

Posted Monday 5 March, 2007
Reunion Notice
Because of the change to the comprehensive system, three year groups left school in 1974; this message is for the girls who joined Malvern Hall, in their first year, in September 1968, or who joined that year group at a later time.
I have contacted St Martin's School, at Malvern Hall, in Solihull, with a view to arranging a 'Solihull High School' reunion. This would be for the entry year September 1968 ~ classes 1 East; 1 West; Form 1.
I suggested that we would like to see the parts of the school that we knew, particularly the old building and the hall.  However, nothing can be confirmed until they have more information from us.
It may be possible for us to get together at the school, itself, and to use their refreshment facilities, but we cannot discuss or confirm arrangements, until we have more details for them.
Costs, for the use of the school and its facilities, would depend upon numbers, date and requirements. If we are going to do this, any money owing would have to be paid well in advance of confirming the event, as I would not be able to take responsibility for financing it and, without early payment, anything provisionally planned would have to be cancelled.
I think it would better to meet up when the weather is likely to be good ~ perhaps June or July. However, they could not say what dates might be available.
If we can have access to the school or the school grounds, but not to refreshment facilities, maybe we could book something elsewhere in Solihull. If we cannot use the school at all, then, again, we would have to choose an alternative venue. (We could still walk through the park ~ weather permitting!)
Sorry not to have anything clearer at this stage, but, would you be interested in joining us for a reunion this summer?
Please let me know what you think.
E-mail: tricia_dm@lycos.com
Title@ Malvern Hall Reunion
And please pass on the message to other members of our year group.
Thank you!
Tricia Mason Nee Neale

I came across this site while looking for old photos.  Nice to have a place to say hello.  I left Malvern Hall in 1977? That doesn't sound right for some reason.  In any event, I left those brown uniforms behind and was one of the first girls at Solihull School.  I now live in Alexandria, Virginia and work in Washington, D.C. My sister,  Michelle Blakeslee, was at Malvern until 1981/82?  I recently redecorated my living room using chocolate brown and blue -- she and I are the only ones that see this as extremely funny.  Love to hear from anyone, and if in the D.C, area give me a ring!
Melise Blakeslee

I attended Malvern Hall in the late 70's early 80's when my family briefly returned from New Zealand. Anyone remember??
Sue Blockley

I attended Malvern Hall 75-80, and I am interested in contact with anyone of the same or the year above.
Katrina Salsbury

It's twenty years since I left and I've lost touch with everyone of you. So for those who were in the first comprehensive year from 1974 to 1979 I'd love to hear from you, I was in 'West' forms from yrs 1 - 5.
Dave Udale

I was at Malvern Hall School between 1972 & 1977, and then at Solihull Sixth Form College from 1977 to 1980. I'd love to hear from any of my old friends either from there or from Solihull School...
Heather Buckley

I was at Malvern Hall from 1971 to 1976. We hold a year reunion every five years. If you search under Malvern Hall you will find my home page. We are still looking for some girls from our year. If you have not had details for the last reunion please email me
Caroline Atkins (Bardsley)

I was an inmate of Malvern Hall from 1969 to 1974, when I left to go to the local Tech ( shock horror ! ) to do a two year foundation course in Art. I was in the West forms, and only remember a few scattered names...Ruth Lawson, Nicky Houghton, Penny Royle, etc,etc...Does anyone remember a slightly loopy blonde girl who could really draw ? ( I was particularly fond of Mrs Christ, our Art Teacher ) I also remember a very good school trip to Italy with her and Mrs Moore, the English teacher, in charge, the poor things ! ) Please get in touch if you do !
Wendy Pearson

I was at Malvern Hall between 1968 + 74, then on to the Sixth Form College for its first year. I'm married to Keith, have 3 children and teach local history part-time. I organised some reunions a few years ago; if there are any more in the offing, please get in touch.
Patricia Neale

2E 1970

5E 1973

1966-1973, seven year sentence. Is anybody left?
Jenny Copley

Hi, I am looking for old school friends. I have lived in Malta for 24 years now.
I was at Malvern Hall School between 1968 - 1973 and then Solihull Sixth Form. I still keep in touch with a couple of friends, but would like to hear from those I have lost contact with.
Susan Maltwood

What a great place to catch up!  I was at Malvern Hall school between 1973 and 1978, then Solihull Sixth form college.  I now live in Solihull, and am thinking of organising a reunion.  Would love to hear from anyone.
Amanda Copsey

Burman Road infants school 1965-1968, I remember Miss Rousseau whose eyes went in different directions. She got married and we went to the wedding - she had little white pom poms on everything. Haslucks Green junior school 1968-1972.  Mr Fox was still there, they were cigars he smoked.  Do you remember the big tin of quality street, if we'd been good he read out our names in assembly and we lined up outside his study to get one.  Miss Smith taught us arts and crafts, a couple of boys once let out all her budgies.  Miss Vaughan tried to teach us Welsh folk songs. 1972-1979 on to Malvern Hall. Just had such fun, especially when the boys at Solihull School were discovered.  I especially remember the really hot summer of 1976 and Martin Foster. 1979-82 Solihull Sixth Form College and gradually waking up to the real world
Karen Gill

We're hoping to organise another reunion for the class of 75.  Last year 20 of us got together for dinner and it would be great if we could get in touch with more people for the next one. 
Kate O'Leary

My name is Steve Fosbury, I attended Malvern Hall school between 1974-1979. This was the first intake of boys into the former girls school.
I would like to hear from anyone who was there at or about the same time.
Steve Fosbury

1960's

 Wow! only just discovered this site. How wonderful! A fabulous school; I was so happy there from 1960 to 1965, when I rather stupidly left to go to the College and do a secretarial course. Miss Forster would never have let me do that without talking to me about it and my parents too, probably but she had left a couple of years before and I learned afterwards that the staff (notably Miss James, my French teacher, whose protegee I was) didn`t know about my silly decision until the September. The great Christmas present rebellion? Yes! I was in form 4 then and June Collier had given me a lovely turquoise eyeshadow that was confiscated. We were all so furious, especially at the prefects who had let it be known we could bring presents and they would back us and then the Head Girl (Cherry? Berry? ) yelling at us all in Assembly as we fumed about Mrs. Cotton`s evilness! And swimming lessons in the lido. And buying apples in the orchard at break from a lovely old chap with a pipe. What was his name? Barbara Young in the year above was my best friend ever. I've lost touch with her now but would give almost anything to be back in touch with her.
Colette Metcalfe (nee Winfield)

I was at MH from '58 to 1965 and would dearly like to contact Veronica Ripley (with whom I sat on those hot rads. many a lunchtime singing Francoise Hardy songs), and Lynda Campbell. I now live in France, possibly thanks to Miss.Turner, who taught me French as a means of communicating, not just as a "subject.
Sylvia Vernon, weren't you really good at sports? and Christine Tansley, I believe that it was I who wrote (and played Jo) the Little Women play, performed in the quadrangle!
Susan Broadbent

1959-66. Form 1 then West till sixth form (janus). Special friends Barbara Walker, Linda Thorogood (now Bell), Gaynor Dunsbee, Caroline Mawse. I went to teacher training college but abandoned it for journalism, and returned to study age 50 to go to art college.  Barbara Young and Pam Cooper seen to be the only others from my year on this site. Where are you all now? I'm living in  Wales.
Roz (Rita) Brown (nee Nixey)

Hello Moira and others who have already posted on the 60s page.  I was at MH from 1962-69.  Fond memories of Mrs Cotton, including the Christmas rebellion as mentioned numerous times here, Miss Bullock, who sadly passed away recently at the age of 100 - she was my house mistress, and of course Mrs Moore. I am now living in the west of Ireland with my husband and 13 year old son.  We grow vegetables and sell in the farmers' market.  My husband also teaches part time.  I have travelled a lot over the years including a stint of 9 years in Saudi Arabia.  I was an English teacher in Kuwait at the time of the invasion, but we had left for our holidays a week before Saddam came in.  I recently met up with my old friends Alison Cayless, who has lived in Australia for many years, and Val Dryburgh, who is in Cheltenham.
Dorothy Farrell

I was at MH from 1959-65. I also remember the great Christmas Present rebellion. Also:
Miss Whareham - took us to sing at Coventry Cathedral when it reopened and rehearsed through many Jerusalems; Miss Smith, English teacher who tried to inspire us with her rendition of 'Lovliest of Trees the Cherry Now' by rushing out of the Portacabin door, but later was disappointed that I'd chosen 'Daffodils' to recite. Strangely enough I went to live in Wordsworth country in the 19970's. Also remember the outdoor lido, finding the cellars which went on for miles, the brown uniform with which you had to wear a certain shade of tights and Clarkes shoes, the 154 bus to and from Shirley and buying the latest Beatles mag on the way which made you have to run the rest of the way thru Brueton Park.
Made a visit last year in the summer hols - a very nice Secretary let me in and I saw that wonderful staircase in the entrance hall.  I don't remember many names apart from Linda Wilkinson and Colette Winfield I am now in Telford after teaching in Cumbria and Germany.
Barbara Young (now Boden)

So where are the rest of the 'survivors' from the 60's? There seem to be so few, yet at the time so many!  I left in 1965, and yes, remember The Applejacks, acorn fights, and of course, all the protests against Mrs. Cotton. Love to hear from any of you out there. Just unearthed a photo of the staff in 1962 - to follow shortly.
Pam Cooper

Oh what fun to read all your comments and all your memories. Yes I remember the great Christmas rebellion with the whole school in a huge line along the corridors waiting to see Mrs Cotton because we had brought presents to school!!  Also our head girl at the time speaking to us all in the hall to end the rebellion. I was there 1960 - 67. I loved music and still sing in a choir. I remember the old apple orchard and the sixth form common room. Love to hear from anyone there at the same time.
Jenny Prince (nee Bewley)

Reunion.
I am organising a reunion for the 1968 intake to Solihull High School for Girls in June 2007 and have confirmed a visit to Malvern Hall and lunch in Solihull.
If you joined the school then, or joined that year group later, or taught that year group, please get in touch!
Patricia Mason nee Neale

At Solihull High School for Girls: 1968-1974.  In 2008, it will be 40 years since our year-group started at Malvern Hall.  That could be a good year for a reunion!  What do you think?
Patricia Mason nee Neale

Looking at some of the names on this page brings back lots of memories: Miss Foster, Miss Bullock, I went on to read History inspired by Mrs Cork, hated music with Miss Wareham. Anyone out there from Form 1, 2 etc 1960-1967? I'd love to hear from you.
Susan Thairs

I attended Malvern Hall from 68-74.  I've lived in Canada for most of my life since, and have lost touch with almost everyone.  I'm particularly interested in the whereabouts of Paula Hollings, but would be pleased to hear from anyone in my school year.
Stella Groves

I am trying to find a copy of the form photograph for 1 west in 1967 or 2 west 1968 - can anyone help?
Kim Edmunds nee Colley

Anybody out there who was at Malvern Hall from 1964 to 1971 who remembers me or Sue Arculus?  We were talking about school when we met in Italy - where Sue now lives.   We'd love any news but as a 'year' I suspect we (and that includes both of us) never really have turned up much to reunions etc.
So how grey are you now??  Do get in contact. 
Sue Lotherington

would like to hear from anyone who started at Malvern Hall in 1961 and left in 1966 after fifth year or in 1968 after the Sixth Form. Memories of Miss Forster's retirement, Mrs Cotton and the great Christmas Present rebellion, The Applejacks concert at the school and much much more. Hello to Judith, Sheila, Anne, Steve and Kathy
Moira Smith

I was at Malvern Hall 1958-65. I remember the Little Women play in 2nd year, the choir at the Civic Hall opening and in The Dream of Gerontius, Miss Forster reading from Ecclesiastes for Remembrance Day, the speedwell outside the junior entrance, the slippery log over the muddy ditch, performing in Alcestis in Greek...
Christine Tansley

Isn't there anyone from those glorious 60s?  I was Liz Green, at Malvern Hall between 1961 and 1966.  I've lived in Canada for the last 30 years.  Would love to hear from anyone from those good old days - students and teachers. 
Liz Green

1950's

I never attended MH myself but somehow ended up on the reunion page, as you do. I idly perused the entries and read one posted by Christine Gatty in the 50's section. In her post she referred, amongst others, to Chris Bevan and Miss Wharham. I thought I recognised Chris's name and checked with my wife. I briefly knew her as it appears she was the same Chris Bevan who was a friend of my wifes mother. Sad to report though Chris passed away 15.03.07. The day before my wedding to which she and her husband and son were invited. We knew Chris wouldn't make it as she had been ill for a long time with MND. I can say that, in the short time that I knew her, she was a lovely person, kind and gentle. I know she had been a good friend to my wife and her parents too. My wife also (co-incidentally) offered the following information- "The Miss Wharam referred to could be a reference to Margaret Wharam who has a room named after her at Solihull Methodist church.  She was a chorister and I think there was a choir named after her too - which maybe she ran?
Sorry to hijack your school page!
Stefan Piasecki

Anyone who attended Solihull High School for Girls , 1951 to 1958 ? I've been reorganizing my library and found the Old Girls' Newsletter sent me by Miss Forster in 1981. I've lived in the USA,---first in Mississippi, now in Tennessee  ---since 1963 , so I've lost touch with everyone. If you were a pupil from '51 to '58 , you may remember me and my best friend Diane Cooper as the terrors who never got to be prefects! Now that I have retired, I have time to correspond. I visit my sisters in England / Wales every two years, so would love to be informed of any planned reunions. I might even be able to attend if any coincide with  my being " over there". Regardless, I would be very happy to hear from any of my classmates or teachers.
June (Plummer) Pieschel

Can anyone please tell me if a Janice Bagland went to this school?  I was born in Birmingham and spend the first 7 years of my life in Bentley Heath and immigrated to Tasmania when I was about 7yrs. My best friend was Janice Bagland and I don't know where she went to school.  We did go to Bentley Heath school together and Dorridge Primary.  If anyone knows her or where she is now, please can she contact me.
Diana Brian

Does anyone remember my mother Elizabeth Carter (nee Wood) who taught mathematics at Malvern Hall between 1951 and 1956?  After leaving Malvern Hall she was a full-time mother for 10 or 11 years (she had 4 children) then returned to work part-time running a playgroup. She returned to teaching in the early 70s at a school for children with severe learning difficulties and retired around 1987. Sadly Mum died in 2004  having suffered from Alzheimers for the last 5 years of her life. 
Anne Murray

I attended MH during 58-63 and have very fond memories of the school. I came from a very working class background, lucky enough to pass the 11+ and benefited from such a fantastic education.I am now a teacher in London. If any one remembers me I would love to hear from them.
Sylvia Campbell nee Vernon

No, I didn't attend MH in the 1950's, but my wife Jill Bartlett was Head Girl in 1959. I should just like to leave a message to those former pupils who remember Jill that she sadly passed away in Aug 2004 after a long battle against cancer.
Stephen Davies

I was at Malvern Hall between 1955 and 1961. I would love to hear from anyone who may remember me! I am still in contact with Barbara Latham but have not heard from anyone else.
Gill (Macey) Hamilton

I was at Malvern Hall 1956-61, Miss Bullock was my housemistress - I made contact with her a few years ago and she is still going strong!
I'd love to hear from anyone there at the same time.
Hilary Docker, (now Taylor)

I was at MH from 1954 to 1959 and left in the lower 6th to go to teacher training college. Someone might remember me as the one you never wanted in your team in games lessons as I was totally awful at all sports. However I could sing so was in the choir. I remember Miss Wharam playing a recording of a Manchester childrens' choir singing Nymphs and Shepherds to show us how not to sing   "now now now". Mr Shaylor taught English, Miss Black was the first person who made me feel at all interested in History, Miss Richards was a strict but superb Latin teacher. Names I remember are Christine Bevan, Penelope Marsh and Pat Parkes. I came to Hong Kong in 1977 with my family and teach English.
Christine Gatty

I would love to catch up with anyone who knew me at Malvern Hall between 1954-1959. My maiden name was Pauline Powles.
Pauline Powles

1940's

I'm clearing out a pile of stuff from my Mum's home, and have found a little pile of photos. I think they're from her class at school, but I could be wrong. She was born in 1931 (so school 1942?) and her name was Jean Shirley. She was among the girls involved in cleaning up the Manor House - I took her there a few years ago, and they still have photos up of the girls cleaning!
The photos I have that are named show: K Hammond, Stella Gurney, Royal King (?), Valerie Harding, Margaret Joyson, E Price, A Winnney, J Boxhall, Ann Sheila and Jock (Jack?) (in Telephone House? - could be relatives)
If any of these names mean anything to anyone, I'd be more than happy to pass the photos along to you, and you can see how many you can trace! Thanks
Kathy Smith

Anyone who knew Iris Poole, probably from 1939-onwards??
Darinda Barnard

I was in the same year as 'Titch' Dyche, Angela Willoughby, Claudette Freeland, Wendy Ingram ...see, I remember a few names! And Beryl Holding lived around the corner - remember the badminton Club? I have lived in Canada since 1957, presently in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Have lost contact with everybody, so anyone seeing this and remembering me I'd love to hear from you.
Jill Hunt (Pritchard)

I attended Malvern Hall between 1945 and 1950. I remember Miss Forsters favourite tune was Nymphs and Shepherds because of the words This is Flora's Holiday, Flora being her name. If anyone remembers me please contact me.
Corinne Cotterill

Its great being able to contact old school friends. I attended Malvern Hall between 1944 to 1949, and have been in contact with Beryl Holding thanks to this page. I live in Canada and also would be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me.
Sheila (Thake) Phillips

I would love to hear from anyone who was at Malvern Hall School with me 1944-1949. I have been in the U.S.A. since l962 and have lost touch with old school friends.
Beryl Holding

Pamela, Angela and Mary. The three Dyche sisters all in Longdon, with Miss Baker as our House Mistress. Pam was clever, Angela was pretty and I was a little scruff known as Titch. Although I was naughty, I loved school and never wanted to leave.
Spent a wonderful weekend a few years back; school reunion which included a Memorial to Miss Forster. Angela and I went. A Dinner on Friday at the George. Saturday, well what can I say, it had everything. A rehearsal with Miss Wharem (just the same), shouts of 'Oh, it's Titch, you haven't changed a bit'
I think our generation, (the ones starting between 1945 and 1948), were the jolliest and the noisiest. My niece Katie King and her friends ( who also went to M.H) couldn't believe it. Anybody there at that time? Then Sunday was the Memorial were we sang Jerusalem and read Corinthians. Happy, happy Days.
Mary Dyche