Lydia Rayne's Retirement
15 days left (22 Jun 2025)
Time to say farewell to a Downe House Legend!
After 28-years' service, dedicated to inspiring and bringing out the very best in so many girls, Lydia has decided it is time for her to now focus on her golf handicap!
So please spare a moment to share a few words to send her on her way, I know just how much she will appreciate it, she remembers you all!
If you would like to contribute towards a leaving present, this will be presented at the end of the Downe House "Lydia Rayne Testimonial" Alumnae Lacrosse Match on Sunday 29 June at 10am, which will form part of the Downe House Founder’s Weekend Celebrations.
Finally if you would like to come and play at the alumnae match or just support, please email [email protected]
Thank you.
The Downe House PE Department
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Freya Illingworth “Congratulations! The girls of 2022 will never forget you shouting at Ceara during a LV match - “WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT?” (She wanted ceara to run it to goal). All the best you will be missed!” 07 Jun 2025
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maddie w-b “Mrs Rayne, you have been the best lax coach ever! Your competitiveness and commitment have inspired me and made me love lacrosse. I hope you have a wonderful retirement and hopefully come back to watch us play soon. I will miss you very much!! x” 07 Jun 2025
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Jess Conner “Happy retirement Mrs Rayne !! Many fond memories of you cheering me on at many an Athletics meet and cross country race from 2003 - 2008! Lots of love from Australia, if you’re ever golfing over this way shoot me an email! xxx Jess” 07 Jun 2025
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Rosalind Staples (Boycott) “Mrs Rayne!You will always be synonymous with DH lacrosse (and those hideous early morning squash court sprints ahead of the Nationals).Thank you for the encouragement, the steel and the team spirit - two Championships in three years!Very happy memories 💕” 06 Jun 2025
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Lucy Lukic “Dear Mrs Rayne Huge congratulations on your retirement! DH will miss you enormously, but so many amazing memories. Thank you for all the coaching, tutor grouping and general support. I’d love a game of golf together sometime! Love, Lucy Lu xxx” 06 Jun 2025
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Katie Lauder “Congratulations and happy retirement! Thank you for being the best colleague, boss and mentor. I have learned so much from you. Enjoy spending even more time on the golf course. Well-deserved! X” 06 Jun 2025
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Katie Lauder “Congratulations and happy retirement! Thank you for being the best colleague, boss and mentor. I have learned so much from you. Enjoy spending even more time on the golf course. Well-deserved! X” 06 Jun 2025
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Sarah Davies (Seabrook) “Wow 28 years - what an achievement! Fond memories of you as a class tutor as well as numerous moments on a lax pitch or any sort of court…sport was always the favourite part of the day! Enjoy a well deserved retirement and hope the handicap is good!” 05 Jun 2025
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Anna Glasswell “Mrs Rayne! How can you be retiring? An eternal figure on the playing fields. So many years of dedication, enthusiasm and getting the best out of each year group.DH sport won't be the same. You started with our year. Many matches, many emotions. Anna Bx” 04 Jun 2025
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Liz Ashley “It's been a pleasure to know and work with you and I wish you all the very best for the future” 03 Jun 2025
Collected £455.00
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Organised by:
Charlotte Williams
