In its early years, only five pupils attended, hailing from South Africa, USA and England. This rose to 56 prior to the outbreak of World War II and up to 85 by 1956. The school magazine was called "Vox Leonis" (named after the lion on the school crest). The Old Boys’ Club and Friends of Fan Court were established in 1936 and 1947 respectively. A summer garden party called "Fan Court Day" was held annually to celebrate the school's community and included entertainments, exhibitions and speeches.