To which I may add that education changes lives – it definitely changed mine! The Strength of St Mark’s is the alumni association of St Mark’s College in Jane Furse.
Addressing their 20th anniversary fundraising dinner in December 2005, I was impressed by the effort and remarked that it was indeed rare for former pupils of a black school to honour their school and commit themselves to raising funds for the institution. While education remains primarily a responsibility of government, private financial commitment is indispensable.