Reunion September 2016
Another happy occasion, marked by laughter, friendship and great food! It was a joy to see so many Old Cornelians return to Mayfield for the Annual Reunion, to see friendships rekindled, meet the younger generations and celebrate all that we hold dear about being Cornelians. Tours of the school followed a delicious lunch, during which younger guests were temporarily entertained with goodie bags, and our current Mayfield girls thoroughly enjoyed being involved in this special day leading OCs on tours of the school. Cream tea saw the day draw to a contented close.
Stonyhurst Retreat Intrepid Souls “Get the Ignatian
Meaning” Richard Brumby reports on his experience of the Ignatian Spirituality retreat held at Mayfield School last October.
On 21 October 2016 fourteen intrepid souls gathered at Mayfield School in Sussex to be led in an Ignatian Retreat by Father Simon Bishop SJ (OS1986).
10 retreatants were from the Stonyhurst Association and four were Old Cornelians (Mayfield Alumnae named after the foundress Mother Cornelia Connelly) including one with a foot in both camps, Gay Brumby.
We were fortunate to be guided by the Co-ordinator of the Spirituality, Life and Work of the Jesuits in Britain, Father Simon Bishop SJ. His discernment of spirits led us to examine where God has been in each of our lives and to ask, ‘What do I desire now?’ Each of us was privileged to see Father Simon individually.
Throughout the weekend we enjoyed the excellent hospitality of Mayfield and its beautiful surroundings and we were joined for lunch on the final day by Sister Jean Sinclair HCT, former headmistress, and by Sister TJ, former head of the sixth form.
Unlike T.S. Eliot who wrote, “We had the experience but missed the meaning”. We were fortunate to have enough of both to benefit from this retreat - and ask for more.
Eridge Horse Trials
Mayfield School thoroughly enjoyed its second year of sponsorship of Eridge Horse Trials. It was brilliant to see so many OCs there – exhibiting, visiting and competing!
26 The Old Cornelian SUMMER 2017
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