Quatercentenary
In 1997, Aldenham celebrated its 400th anniversary, or Quatercentenary, which led to what was know at 'The 400 Appeal' being established. Through different events the appeal aimed to raise as much money as possible, to help the school expand ready for the 21st century.
The Quatercentenary began with a launch party with fireworks and a re-enactment of Richard Platt receiving the letters patent from Elizabeth I to build the school. The guest for the evening was Cilla Black.
There was also an OA Reunion Day and a 'Festival of the Car', along with a football match: Aldenham vs Watford F.C.
The school was also visited during the year by HRH The Princess Royal, who came to open the new artificial turf pitch that had been built as a result of money raised by the appeal.
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