Ackworth Old Scholars
The Ackworth alumni community are known as Old Scholars. They are a vibrant and diverse group that span the globe. Our active and thriving networks have evolved over the decades: from the centuries’ old Regional Guilds that meet to celebrate Founder’s Day and other significant occasions, to the traditional Easter Gathering long weekend in school, from the Facebook groups with membership in their hundreds, to Instagram and other ever-evolving social media channels.
Old Scholar groups have asked periodically ‘What can we do for Ackworth? We are rarely asked to contribute, financially or in kind.’ Ackworth is putting time and thought into answering that call and building our pathway to 2029, Ackworth’s 250th anniversary. A new role of Development and Engagement Manager has been appointed (Rachel Belk AOS 1982-89, School Committee 2018-25). Rachel would love to talk to you in person or online/phone. You can email her through alumni@ackworthschool.com or phone on 01977 233600.
Rachel will be a catalyst to support all the groups that have worked voluntarily for school over many years. Together we can grow a strategy that champions what school is doing and where it can be by 2029 and beyond…the excitement for what we can achieve together is palpable!
We are strengthening the links between current pupils, parents and staff to our Old Scholars, the wider Quaker community and the local community. Through these links, we can mark the legacy of 250 years of Quaker education in Ackworth, strengthen our foundations and build for the next 250 years.
You may have seen Ackworth’s photos of current pupils tagged ‘This is my happy space’. We want to ask you the same question – what was your happy space? What would you like to support and what do you want to share? Tell us your priorities, your ideas and how you want us to contact you.
Where will you be in 2029? Will you join us at Ackworth? Save the dates
Easter Gathering 250
(30.03.29 – 03.04.29)
Celebration Day 250
(date to be confirmed)
Founder’s Day 250
(18.10.29)
Take a look at our Development page and please consider how you can help Ackworth thrive for the next generation, as it nurtured and shaped you.
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