Long standing Stepney Green teacher Mr Mattingly along with the various members of the school governing body and staff are hoping to arrange an ALUMNI group for the school.
On Wednesday 19th March 2008 Stepney Green school, in association with the school governors organised a fantastic a very enjoyable reunion gathering for past pupils.
The evening included as promised, a walkabout, speeches, 'free lunch' and lots of happy memories including the attendance amongst others of past teachers; Tower Hamlets civic award winner Jim Reeves, Matt Jessop, Mr Dhir, Sandor Kora, and Mr Burns.
During his speech Mr Mattingly said that "this was a great event for all, providing a chance for all in attendance to be made welcome and have an opportunity to meet, mingle and reminisce with old friends."
Community regeneration manager and ex pupil Fokrul Hoque Misfah said;" considering this is the first ever such reunion, Mr mattingly and the rest of the organising team have done a remarkable job. The turnout has been a great success, it's a happy atmosphere and there are smiles all around the room."
Abdal Ullah, Tower Hamlets lead councillor for cleaner, greener and safer communities, and himself a member of the class of 92 was also in attendance; "this is a wonderful idea. I applaud the efforts of the school and members of staff who have worked so hard to bring about this reunion" he said.
Chair of governors Mahbub Hussain said; "Looking around I can see successful businessmen, politicians, journalists, solicitors, accountants, specialists in numerous fields - I request those who have any connection to the school to give back a little, to enhance and enrich the futures of the present pupils."
Headteacher Paramjit Bhutta also exhorted past students for support; "We don't need your money" he said. "What we require is for all of you to use just a little of your expert talents to provide an example and spark for the present and future generation of pupils at the school - to allow them to thrive."
Abul Kasam, founder of the Stepney Green facebook group said he was "astonished by the interest, exemplified by the large number of people that had attended."
If you are an ex pupil that can offer some time to help the school with various aspects of puils educational welfare and development then the school would very much like to hear from you. Readers can email Mr Mattingly.
The School is now called a college. The full name is Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College.
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