ASA Events

We are delighted to be welcoming back Brian Stockwell, Former Head of Science, to talk about his experiences with the first British School Science Experiment to be sent to space.

In March 1985, Ashford School won the ITN Competition, which provided them with the opportunity to send an experiment into space. Somewhere around 50 girls and 9 staff worked on the project over the next 7 years. The project was launched into space on 12 September 1992 and was watched by 12 of the girls who worked on the project.

Featuring original TV clips and many photos which chart the progress over the 7 years, this will be a talk not to be missed. There will be time for a Q&A with Brian at the end.

Dates: Tuesday 18 January

Timings: 19:00

Location: Online, via Zoom

Sign up for Brian’s talk here.

We are delighted to be raising the curtain on this academic year’s School Musical – Annie!

This is the heart-warming tale of Annie’s adventures, her escape from the orphanage and the wicked Miss Hannigan to a new life with Daddy Warbucks.

Dates: Thursday 3 March, Friday 4 March, Saturday 5 March

Timings: 19:00

Location: Brake Hall, Ashford School, East Hill, TN24 8PB

Tickets will be on sale for this event soon – please check back for more details.

Each year our Headmaster, Mr Michael Hall, hosts an event for our Legacy Club members, and for those who are interested in finding out more about the Lilian Brake Legacy Society.

This event is an opportunity for us to thank our Legacy Club members for their support, renew acquaintances, to share exciting developments at the School, and for prospective members to find out more before committing their future support.

Date: Thursday 17 March 2022

Venue: The Edwards Room, Ashford School

Please email our Alumni & Development Manager for more information at pinneyh@ashfordschool.co.uk

Calling all our sporting alumni – we are delighted to invite you to join our alumni teams for our upcoming ASA Sports Tournament!

Date: Saturday 26 March 2022

Location: The Pavilion, Ashford Prep School, Great Chart

Timings: 13:30 – 17:00

Fixtures:

13:30 Arrival and Warm Up

14:00 Girls Netball Mini Tournament (1VII team, alumni team, and staff team)

14:00 Mens Hockey Mini Tournament (1XI team, alumni team, and staff team)

15:30 Mixed Hockey Alumni vs Staff (Old & New!)

Sign up for the alumni team

There will be a BBQ and drinks available for all players and spectators. Whether you still play regularly or haven’t played since Ashford School, come and join us for what will be a fun afternoon of sport!

Join us for the ASA’s 2022 AGM – and hear about all the latest developments at Ashford School, and upcoming plans for the ASA!

Dates: Saturday 2 July

Timings: TBC

Location: Ashford Senior School & Zoom

Come and celebrate the beginning of Summer in style at Ashford School!

The ASA Annual Summer Lunch is for all former pupils and staff of Ashford School and Friars Prep School and is held in the marquee on Somerville Lawn. The Summer Lunch is a great opportunity for you to enjoy the summer weather, catch up with fellow alumni, and hear about future plans for both the Association and the School.

Date: Saturday 2 July

Timings: 

12:30 Arrival and Welcome Drinks

13:00 Lunch (2 courses with wine, and teas/coffees to follow)

Ticket Price: TBC 

Guest Speaker: TBC 

Tickets for this event will be on sale shortly. If you would like to register your interest, please email the Alumni & Development Office.

Before you head off for your Autumn term at University or College, jet set off on a Gap Year, or head into the workplace, you are invited to the ASA Leavers’ BBQ.  Last year’s event was a roaring success and so we are looking forward to celebrating with all our alumni, and to hearing how you have been getting on since leaving Ashford School.

Date: Thursday 8 September 2022

Timings: 17:00 onwards

Location: The Edwards Lawn, Ashford Senior School

Tickets: TBA

This event is free for Ashford School Alumni, but please book your place so we can cater for the right numbers and for any dietary requirements.

If you have any questions, please email Hannah in the Alumni & Development Office.

Watch our ASA 2021 AGM. Thank you to all our presenters, and to our attendees. If you have any questions, or would like to get more involved, please get in touch with the Alumni & Development Office.

In this talk, you will hear about Geoffrey Chaucer and “The Canterbury Tales”, about the dangers of pilgrimage, and about kings, queens, princes, traffic, murder, and hospitality, with Jenny Watson-Bore (Former English Teacher)

This workshop empowers you to let go of self-doubt and develop the courage to face your fear with Health & Life Coach Rose Berry (Pilgrims, 2008). Rose shares her own experience with social anxiety combined with the knowledge she’s gained through training as a Health & Life Coach, to inspire attendees to feel more confident.

COO Helen Fairley (Yeomen, 2001) shares how her and her team have coped with the transition to remote working, sharing their challenges, but also the positives they have seen.

Marketing Consultant Sinead Hanna (Knights, 1996) uses her extensive experience of creating social media strategies for public and private sector clients to share practical, easy to follow tips on how to make social media work for you and your business goals.