07 October 2024
Founder’s Day 2024
On Friday 4 October, pupils and staff from both the Senior and Prep School gathered at St Mary’s Church in Harrow-on-the-Hill to commemorate our founder, John Lyon. St Mary’s, where John and his beloved wife Joan are laid to rest, serves as the perfect setting for this annual tradition. The ceremony was attended by The Worshipful the Mayor of The London Borough of Harrow Cllr Salim Chowdhury, along with Old Lyonians, making it a truly special occasion.
The Rev’d Alison Christian of St Mary’s led the service, reflecting on John Lyon’s life and legacy, and emphasising his enduring influence on our community. Theo (9JFR), Sophia (9MWV), Naiya (10GAH), and Jai (U6PWM) gave readings, and our Head Prefect Jack (U6JCC) concluded with a reading of The Charter.
A poignant moment of the ceremony was The Laying of the Wreath, where selected pupils from Year 5 through to the Upper Sixth laid a wreath in memory of John Lyon. The service also comprised a hymn ‘I Vow to Thee, My Country’, the School Song ‘Stet Fortuna Domus’, and the ‘National Anthem’, with all music performed by the School’s Motet Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
Following the ceremony, everyone returned to Middle Road to enjoy a Founder’s Day-themed lunch, which included dishes inspired by the culinary tastes of John Lyon’s era.
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