This book tells the story that lies behind our dear Villa Devoto School.113 years have gone by and our school and  traditions still remain alive.We kindly invite you to read this audio book.

Celebrating Founder's Day-"Villa Devoto School through the years..." 

"Villa  Devoto School Through the years"-Celebrating Founder´s Day

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On physical Education Days, girls used to wear a hat, bloomers, a shirt or T-shirt,a belt, socks and trainers whereas boys wore a cap, shorts, a T-shirt, socks and trainers.Did you know that kids in Kindergarten used to wear a white pinafore and a blue and red striped tracksuit?

Our School Uniform has changed through the years. At present, girls wear a blue pinafore dress, a white shirt, a red girdle,a green tie and black or brown shoes.Boys wear a polo T-shirt, grey trousers,a blue jumper, socks and shoes.

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Happy 113th birthday, dear V.D.S!! We love you!!

Villa Devoto School through the years... 1908-2021 By 5th Form "A"

In 1912, Villa Devoto Church hall opened its doors in October. Villa Devoto School started its school year in its premises at 4232 Lacar St.(today José Luis Cantilo). In 1943 Villa Devoto School was owned by the British Community Council.

On January 25th 1906, Ben Williams Gardom and his wife became the new owners of V.D.S property.He was an English builder.Gardom was in charge of building the English Tower in Retiro. The English Tower was given by Great Britain as a gift to our country for its centenary in 1910.

Villa Devoto School Uniform

When V.D.S started, girls used to wear a hat, a white blouse,a pinafore dress, socks, shoes and a belt.On regular days boys used to wear a blazer, a white shirt, trousers, grey pants and shoes.

Alice had four brothers. They were called Arthur, Henry, George and Alfred, and she also had one sister called Florence. Her parents were called Alfred Ogan and Amelia Pope.She didn't marry. She was a kind and sweet lady.

Alice Ogan founded Villa Devoto School in 1908. At that time, she was 51 years old. She was a member of the Anglican church. After that, she became the V.D.S Headmistress together with Miss Mary Sheaburn White.

Alice died on March 27th in 1934. She was 77 years old.She died of cancer. Finally, Miss Ann Dey took over after Miss Ogan's death.

V.D.S Sports and Houses

Sports have changed a lot through the years in our school. Students have always played sports at Pacific Club(San Martín Club today)since 1938. They used to play egg and spoon race and the wheel barrow race.

Houses got their names because they are important cities in England.Each student is assigned a house when he/she is admitted to school.In the past, Kent and York Houses were for girls whereas Gloucester and Windsor used to be for boys.

On Sports Day, students compete for trophies and medals. Secondary students usually devote the whole year to build their kiosks.The kiosks are shown on Sports Day. After that, everybody at school votes for the best kiosk.

They used to organize high jump and long jump competitions, sac races and three-legged races.They also used to run 220 yards races!! They played tug of war for finishing the Sports Day.

At present we play sports at San Martín Club(Pacific Club in the past). Nowadays, we run 50m, 80m, 100m and 800m races. We compete in long jump, high jump, shot put and tug of war.

On Physical Education days, boys wear a white  polo or striped T-shirt, blue shorts, socks and trainers whereas girls wear a sports skirt or blue joggers, a T-shirt, socks and trainers.We love our School Uniform.It's cool!!

Book written and illustrated by Pedro Bellocchio Emma Calchei Nelly Chen Franco Ciallella Matteo Deambrosi Olivia Diez

Alejandro Falcigno Apolaya Joaquín Glasbauer Victoria Lucas Francesca Orsini Eugenia Park Pilar Quiña Urcola Josefina Spezzi Cejas

Many years have gone by and Villa Devoto school is still considered a traditional British School. At present Villa Devoto School is located at 4441 Pedro Morán St.

In the past the main entrance was smaller than today. It had a small door while at present there is an iron gate at the school entrance.Now the Sum is bigger than what it used to be in the past.

V.D.S Founder: Miss Alice Ogan

Alice Pope Ogan was born in 1857, in Hackney, England. Then she came with her family to Argentina by the end of the century. She lived in Hurlingham, in the province of Buenos Aires

Villa Devoto School History

Villa Devoto School officially started in 1908. It was founded by a group of immigrants. At the beginning it was led by two English ladies: Alice Ogan and Mary Sheaburn White.

Our sports are so much fun. It's a pity that we don't have the same fun games students used to have in the past.

There are four houses system at V.D.S.They are called Kent, York, Windsor and Gloucester. Each colour represents a house. This is how Red belongs to Kent, Yellow belongs to Windsor, Blue belongs to York and Green belongs to Gloucester.

As for the playground, it used to be bigger than what it is like now.It also had a lovely garden. When the school began in 1908 computers didn't exist, but as time went by, the children started having I.T classes at V.D.S.

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