Elegance and grace came to Alton Convent School on the 23 June when the senior school's Literary Day celebrated the life, works and times of Jane Austen. Activities  ranged from a Dance with Emma Woodhouse to Wickham's World with girls route marched through the library and drilled, before being treated to a Regency Punch and Judy show.

 Mrs Isabel Walker, who organised the day, felt that it had achieved its aim of presenting Hampshire's most famous author to girls in years 7, 8 and 9 in a way that was both fun and accessible. Alice in year 9 said, 'I really liked Mrs Bennet's marriage game because it challenged you to test your knowledge of Jane Austen and made you more aware of the dilemmas facing women in the Regency times and the unpredictability of marital success.'

Girls enjoyed the dressing in period costume to create a flavour of the era and were pleased the weather allowed for a civilised picnic when the whole school gathered for lunch in the pleasant grounds to relax in the company of friends.