Our special visitors

Our special visitors

Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure in meeting John and Winnie Gordon.

John attended St Cuthbert’s on the very first day it opened in September 1957. John, now 80 years old, visited with his lovely wife, to speak to some staff and students about his school experience and to very kindly donate two amazing books to the History and Geography departments. John’s humorous account of his school life and his recollection of staff and students from some time ago, had us all fascinated.

 

John and Winnie Gordon with Mrs Twist

John and Winnie Gordon with Mrs Twist

John and Winnie Gordon with our students and donated Geography and History books

John and Winnie Gordon with our students and donated Geography and History books

John Gordon

John Gordon

He also shared with us his school reference which he is rightly proud of and some achievement badges, talking about his sporting achievements as well as academic success.

 

John and Winnie send their very best wishes to all at St Cuthbert’s today and we hope to see them again very soon.

 

Mrs Twist

Headteacher

8th March 2024

Books kindly donated by Mr Gordon

Books kindly donated by Mr Gordon

Mr Gordon's school reference and sports badges

Mr Gordon's school reference and sports badges