The Wider Scene

Abstract

The years during which Peterhouse was built and established saw significant growth in the independent sector throughout the country.

Despite the traditional rivalry between those of our members who live in the Union and those who hail from the distant fastnesses of Rhodesia, it will be a matter of common regret that the number of entries to the School from nonunion sources is rapidly declining and seems likely in the near future to cease altogether. Next year only two Rhodesian new boys will be coming to the School, together with a further three from Kenya and Tanganyika. Rhodesian boys in the past and at the present time have made great contributions to the community both while at school and in later life. While recognising the infinitely greater convenience of attending a school in the Federation, we shall all regret the disappearance of our Rhodesian contingent.

St Michael’s Chronicle [Michaelhouse magazine], vol xii, (November 1956) p 11