One of the only reasons I stayed sane at boarding school was because of this woman, Gillian Whitmee, our assistant matron for a year or two. She was a lifesaver to me through my most horrible, emotional, teenage years and we were all awfully sad when she left. My heart skipped a beat when I found this picture on the internet. It does not surprise me that she is a fellow tree lover. This is from the Harrow School Trees Appeal:
Harrow Matron of many years’ service, Ms Gillian Whitmee, has donated a large sum towards the trees that she loves. “My hope would be in the future to picture great numbers of trees all over the Hill and especially on the Cricket Grounds,” she says. “There is a wonderful continuity in trees. Every tree is lovely, trees never change and yet they are always changing, as they grow and with the seasons. When we have all gone away, the trees will remain and guard our sons as they come and pass through the Hill."
6 comments:
Amazing! Miss Whitmee was the only reason I got through boarding school in one piece. I was thinking about her this morning, googled, and found your blog. Not surprised she got you through too, I reckon there must be thousands of us!
Jamie,
An Englishman in Byron Bay Australia
A random Google search too. Don't really know why I thought of her today. A former pupil of my old school long before my day. I did know her slightly in a different context. I am sure her Christian faith was the key to her success in her caring role.
Sue
I bring the very sad news that Mates passed away on Tuesday night 28 Mar 2023 at home and peacefully. May she Rest In Peace
I bring the very sad news that Mates passed away on Tuesday night 28 Mar 2023 at home and peacefully. May she Rest In Peace
I bring the very sad news that Mates passed away on Tuesday night 28 Mar 2023 at home and peacefully. May she Rest In Peace
Thank you for this post. I was so sad to hear Mates died this week. She was the only reason I got through my first year at boarding school. An incredibly special person
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