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Grovian Voices
Χαίρετε - The School Song, 1960s recording
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Step back in time with this special episode featuring “Χαίρετε” – The School Song, recorded at Woodhouse Grove School in the 1960s.
This historic audio has been digitally extracted and carefully restored from a 7" vinyl record, kindly sent to us in June 2026 by a record dealer in Kent after he came across it. Preserved for decades on vinyl, the recording captures a unique piece of the school's musical heritage and brings it back to life for a new generation of listeners.
One particularly fascinating detail is the pronunciation of the title itself. On this recording, the pupils sing Χαίρετε as “Xai-ra-tee”, reflecting the way it was commonly pronounced at the school during that period. Today, the song is generally sung as “Xai-ra-tay”, making this recording a valuable snapshot of how traditions and pronunciations have evolved over time.
Whether you remember singing it yourself or are hearing it for the very first time, this is an opportunity to experience the school song as it sounded more than half a century ago.
Listen, sing along and enjoy Χαίρετε in all its glory.
Your Host: Eve Corry, Head of Development & Alumni Relations at Woodhouse Grove (st24-)
Music: Paul Corry
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