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About the Old Paludians Association
Slough Secondary School opened its doors in January 1912. By 1915 a number of masters and senior pupils were serving their country in the Great War (1914-18) and others were reaching school-leaving age to take their place in society. It was suggested that an old pupils (and teachers) association be formed.
Following a suggestion from the first headmaster, Mr W. Francis Smith, the Association was named The Old Paludians (from the Latin palus, paludis – a slough) and thus it has remained for over 100 years.
The Association exists to foster a spirit of community between the former members of the school, both students and staff, and holds an annual reunion for former members as well as regular smaller meetings and a newsletter.
As a result of the generosity of Old Paludians, the Association sponsors awards of equipment, books or funding towards special projects for the school.
Members of the Association bring a wide range of experience and expertise which is an invaluable resource for the school and both current and former students.
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About the Old Paludians Association
Slough Secondary School opened its doors in January 1912. By 1915 a number of masters and senior pupils were serving their country in the Great War (1914-18) and others were reaching school-leaving age to take their place in society. It was suggested that an old pupils (and teachers) association be formed.
Following a suggestion from the first headmaster, Mr W. Francis Smith, the Association was named The Old Paludians (from the Latin palus, paludis – a slough) and thus it has remained for over 100 years.
The Association exists to foster a spirit of community between the former members of the school, both students and staff, and holds an annual reunion for former members as well as regular smaller meetings and a newsletter.
As a result of the generosity of Old Paludians, the Association sponsors awards of equipment, books or funding towards special projects for the school.
Members of the Association bring a wide range of experience and expertise which is an invaluable resource for the school and both current and former students.
The Old Paludians
Committee 2019-2020
President Emerita
Mrs Mercedes Hernández Estrada
president@oldpaludians.org
President Mr Mark Pritchard
Headmaster, Upton Court Grammar School
president@oldpaludians.org
Chairman
Mr Ronald Fidler
SGS Boys 1943-1949
chairman@oldpaludians.org
ronfidler@oldpaludians.org
Secretary
secretary@oldpaludians.org
Archivist
archivist@oldpaludians.org
Treasurer
treasurer@oldpaludians.org
Membership Secretary
Kav Benepal SGS 1999-2006
memsec@oldpaludians.org
Newsletter Editor
editor@oldpaludians.org
Webmaster
Rajesh Sharma
SGS Boys and UGS 1982-1987
webmaster@oldpaludians.org
Ian Cairns
SGS Boys 1964-71 SGS Staff 2003-2005
ian.cairns@oldpaludians.org
Jane Brown
UGS 1984-90 SGS Staff 2000-2009
jane.brown@oldpaludians.org
Mr David Rogers
Staff, 1963 – 2000
The Old Paludians
