What is recorded here

This commemorative plaque records: This plaque is to mark the re-founding of the ancient Dixie Grammar School by the Leicestershire Independent Educational Trust. Its leading members were Dr Arnold Burrows, Headmaster, Miss Myra Pedley, Leicestershire Educationalist, Mr Michael Parker, Chairman, Mr Frank Robinson, Deputy Chairman. After a church service of dedication the school was declared open by Sir Rex Hunt on 17th October 1987.

Dixie Grammar School, re-founded in 1987 by the Leicestershire Independent Educational Trust, is historically significant for its role in preserving local educational heritage; key figures like Dr Arnold Burrows, Myra Pedley, Michael Parker, and Frank Robinson were instrumental in its re-establishment, with Sir Rex Hunt officiating at the opening ceremony.

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