Swift – Founder of the Nursing College

Value – Generosity

Colour – Blue

“I love organising – that has been my work”.

Standing at just 4’11” Sarah Swift had immense force of personality and a sharp sense of humour. She was known as ‘the mighty atom’ for her energy and enterprise. As well as the College’s founder and first member, Swift was Matron-in-Chief of the Nursing Division of the Joint War Committee. She became a Dame in 1919 for her wartime work.

Head of House – Miss A Bell