Bensonites near & far - join us in celebration of 25 years of your amazing community!

We are delighted to announce the evolution of our reunion programme, now centred on the heart of Old Stortfordian life—the senior school houses. Learning from recent OS events and recognising that the strongest OS affinity lies within the house system, these reunions will honour shared heritage, deepen connections, and celebrate the enduring pastoral legacy of the College.

How It Works

• House-Based Gatherings: Each reunion will focus on individual houses, giving OS and staff across the generations the chance to reconnect with the community they know best.
• Simultaneous Celebrations: 2–3 houses will host separate reunions on the same day, with all guests joining together for a convivial lunch.
• Special Anniversaries: Where possible, reunions will coincide with significant house milestones.

Programme Launch

The inaugural event will take place on 18 April 2026, marking three remarkable anniversaries (in some instances academic year of specific anniversaries) :

Benson House – 25th Anniversary

Hayward House – 70th Anniversary

Rowe House -  Early 10th Anniversary & celebration of Mr Griffin's 22 years of Boarding House Leadership

Who’s Invited

Old Stortfordian Bensonites and staff across the generations are warmly welcomed to join us. While this reunion is house-focused, invitees are welcome to bring friends and family from other houses to share in the celebration.

Hard copy invitations will be sent out to those we are unable to reach via email but please spread the word and ensure as many of your Benson contemporaries can join us on the big day!

Join us as we celebrate the houses that shaped us, the friendships that endure, and the legacy that continues to thrive.

Schedule for the day

11-1pm – Informal Benson Open House event – Tours of the House

12.30 - 1.30pm - Drinks reception in the Ferguson Lecture Theatre (old swimming pool)

1.30- 3pm - Delicious lunch with Hayward & Rowe

Familar Benson faces registered to join us:

Mr Benson, Mrs Mullender, Mrs Hunt, Mrs Wilson, Ms Munck, Ms Gunes, Ms Chaplin, Mrs Estrella

A Day of Connection & Celebration - Expect a day filled with shared stories and memories

This event is free to attend with advance registration required for all guests. 
We are delighted to extend an invitation to partners and families to join us for this special occasion. 

RSVP's are politely requested by 8 April.

Event information:

If you are arriving by car: Parking: Will be available on the main College Campus on School House Drive, please enter campus via the main College entrance off Hadham Road (Sat Nav: CM23 2PQ). Then please walk across to Benson House via the walkway between the Memorial Hall and School House. 

• Please register on arrival in the house .

If you are arriving on foot, by taxi or public transport: Please enter the campus via the main entrance off Hadham Road (Sat Nav: CM23 2PQ) and walk up School House Drive to the walkway between the Memorial Hall and School House - if needed, there is a green button on the wall of the Ferguson Cafe near the pedestrian gate to allow access to the pedestrian crossing at the dining hall.

Arrivals: are welcomed from 11am for welcome refreshments in Benson House.