The Founders Evening in May 2010, as always, was a highlight on our cultural calendar with Founders evening and selected items from the Inter-House Music Competition.

The Uplands Founders, Board, staff, parents, friends and pupils joined the College on Thursday to celebrate our 13th birthday.

The symbolic candle-lighting ceremony, our oldest and most revered tradition, was led by Mr Gavin Sinclair, Headmaster of Uplands Prep School, and Father Terry Mitchell. The flame of the Founders candle represents knowledge, passed from candle to candle and throughout the school and community, symbolising the progression of the College out of the Prep. Mr Sinclair lit the candle in the spirit of continuing the Prep tradition and ethos. This light was passed on by two Grade 7 pupils, Jenna Rankin and Brandon Cordeiro, to representatives from each of the grades in the College until all the candles were lit.

Thereafter, our pupils provided outstanding entertainment. Individual performers, the Orchestra, Choir and Drama department showed their talents to a very appreciative audience. Mrs Gerda Smook, our adjudicator, handed out awards for the Inter-House Music Competition. This year’s winning House was Bishop House, with College House a very close second.

Individual winners were: