Fifteen survivors made it to the OWSA ground in Raynes Park by coming from the US, Malta, France, and many points around the UK. A further half dozen could not make it for a variety of reasons, including two who were coming until they were told that their families had organised a “surprise” for a significant birthday at the same time. Had they all made it, it would have been supported by nearly a third of the intake which was quite impressive.

After a few drinks and wallowing in a slide show of old pictures from the schooldays, the meal got underway with Greg Brooks singing grace in Latin. This was followed by four delicious courses from Chef Amal and his team. After dinner a number of interesting and moving comments were made by Peter Lee, Richard Wilson, Mike Barnett, Kevin Heffernan, Gavin Taylor, John Simmonds and Haro Hopfl. We then remembered those who have passd away, and finally the group was entertained by the Holy Moses Choir on the big screen “singing” the school song. A few more drinks and it was time to go as the carers queued in the darkness to collect their clients.