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A View the Foyle Commanding
General Editor: Sean McMahon

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With its 400th anniversary looming, Foyle College has commissioned a new high-quality book to celebrate both the past and the future of education in the city.

An editorial team composed of former pupils and interested members of staff will draw on the substantial and detailed records of all predecessor schools to provide a vibrant illustrated portrait of the educational legacy.

First-hand pupil accounts of lived experiences from the early 20th century to the present will be a key feature of the book and the editors warmly welcome further contributions, which should be sent to the following address:

Sean McMahon, General Editor, A View the Foyle Commanding, c/o Third Millennium Publishing, 2–5 Benjamin Street, London EC1M 5QL. E: falcbook@tmiltd.com

Subscribe now to save £10.50 on the published price and have your name listed in the book. The book will be sent to you on publication in March 2013. At the Shopping Basket stage you can opt to collect the book from the College and save on the postage and packing.

(A leather-bound limited edition will also be available on a made-to-order basis, price £225 (incl. GB/NI special delivery) – please contact Third Millennium on +44 (0)20 7336 0144 for details).

Themes and topics:The format of the book will be thematic and will include reminiscences by former pupils, staff and governors, as well as important events in the history of the College.

Section 1: Chronological history from foundation to the present, including the education of women in the city

Section 2: Educational role, academic achievements and famous alumni

Section 3: Lived experiences: The war years; boarding school; preparatory school; Lawrence Hill; Londonderry High School; amalgamation; music and drama; sport; clubs and societies; trips and tours

Section 4:The College today and a vision for the future