Welcome Seniors
The Wycombe Abbey Seniors network is formed of over 4,000 former pupils and staff across the globe. Pupils and alumnae enjoy a close link with the School and are regularly invited to return to continue contributing to School life.
The Association of Seniors was inaugurated in Miss Dove’s drawing room in June 1898. Nine girls, the first to leave the school, united to promote the cause of the United Girls’ Schools Mission. As numbers increased, the Association became more businesslike. Leavers were divided into groups of 30, one of whom was appointed Secretary. Her duty was to keep in touch with her circle and collect annual subscriptions and members’ news for publication in the Gazette (now Seniors’ Supplement). On becoming a Senior, each girl signed the Roll and received her Seniors’ brooch, a copy of the prayers said each week at School and a reminder of the pledge to corporate service, which was an essential condition of membership.
A significant change came early in the 21st century: in May 2011, the Seniors resolved to dissolve the Association in its form as a separately registered charity and since then, Seniors’ activities are managed by the School. The annual Seniors’ Day is held on Dove Day in the spring and Carol Service at Christmas, and there are regional and decade gathering that take place throughout the year.
All Seniors are warmly invited to sign up to the Seniors Connect website for easy communication and networking.
Upcoming Events
Seniors and Wycombe Abbey Law Society Networking Event – Tuesday 15 September 2026; London
Class of 1996 30-year reunion – Friday 25 September 2026; London
Seniors Drinks – Wednesday 30 September 2026; London
130 Gala in Hong Kong – Sunday 18 October 2026; Hong Kong
Class of 1986 40-year reunion – Thursday 12 November 2026; London
Seniors Carol Service – Sunday 6 December 2026; Wycombe Abbey
130 Gala in London – Saturday 20 March 2027; London
Seniors Lacrosse Match – Sunday 21 March 2027; Wycombe Abbey
Seniors Tea and the Archives – Thursday 22 April 2027; Wycombe Abbey
Seniors Day on Dove Day – Saturday 26 June 2027; Wycombe Abbey
2027 Decade Reunions
The Seniors Office supports the alumnae community with 10, 20, 30 and 40-year reunions, facilitating communications to the class years and helping arrange venues and logistics. Do contact the Seniors Office if you would like further information: [email protected]
If you are arranging any other reunion, however big or small, get in touch to see how the Seniors Office can help in contacting Seniors or facilitating School tours and events.
Class of 2017 10-year reunion – May 2027; date and venue TBC
Class of 2007 20-year reunion – 26 June at Dove Day
Class of 1997 30-year reunion – 26 June at Dove Day
Class of 1987 40-year reunion – November 2027; date and venue TBC
Classes of 1977 and 1967 reunions will be at the Tea and the Archives event on Thursday 22 April 2027
Seniors Publications
See below a selection of publications from the Seniors Office.
Contact the Seniors Office
Email: [email protected]
Seniors Office
Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1PE
Our privacy notice for Seniors, which explains how and why we collect personal information and what we do with that information is available to download.