A specially commissioned work of art by Babington House former pupil and renowned artist Jemma Appleby was unveiled at the opening of the school’s new Macaulay Library.
The Library was conceived as ‘a celebration of ideas, a place for debate and a place for quiet contemplation of choice.’
Jemma’s striking artwork ‘Democracy’ – commissioned by an anonymous donation – was well received by guests, including parents, pupils, Old Babingtonians and local councillors.
“The theme chosen for Jemma’s work was the greatest achievement of humanity – democracy - being the foundation of all progress and the balancing of society,” said Babington House School Marketing Manager Helen Balfour.
“The artwork was very well received; it challenges one's perceptions and perspectives in so many ways.”
The opening was an evening to remember for everyone who attended, with Mr Tony Guise, the Chair of Governors, making one of many ‘moving’ speeches to mark the event.
The evening was filmed by pupils from the Babington House TV Club, who were on their very first assignment.
Babington House School was founded in 1887 in North Park,Eltham and was named after the great Victorian writer and politician Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, a friend of the founder Madame Rossell.
The school moved to its present location, close to Elmstead Woods Station in Chislehurst in 1959.
The Senior School caters for girls aged 11 to 16, the Prep School for girls and boys aged 5 to 11 and the Nursery School for girls and boys aged three to five.
Babington House School, Grange Drive,  Off Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5ES  Tel : 020 8467 5537. For more information, visit: www.babingtonhouse.com  or email: enquiries@babingtonhouse.com