Rev Canon Ernest Claude Beck

“As to the development of the real life of the school it is well nigh impossible to say much: humanly speaking, it all revolved around Miss Badham. Her name (through her well-known father), her unique personality, her abilities, gave the school at once a standing, and a spirit which influenced the public in general and the girls in particular. They admired her, believed in her, loved her, altho’ I daresay they sometimes laughed at her little peculiarities of speech and action. They felt she was wise, and sincere and outspoken.”