Tel: 01926 634200
Email: post@princethorpe.co.uk
Old Princethorpians
Old Princethorpians is our thriving and popular past pupils association.
We are interested in hearing from all past pupils and how they are faring in life post Princethorpe.
We have information on a large number of former pupils and will do our best to put friends back in touch with each other.
We are also seeking to establish an annual programme of social events and a Skills Bank whereby Old Princethorpians can support current pupils through mentoring, advice and careers guidance.
Old Princethorpians Only Area - New Feature!
You can now register to access our OPs only area.
This area enables you to do the following:
- add your profile details to our database
- track down old friends via the database
- subscribe to the College magazine, The Tower
- subscribe to our new termly OP
e-newsletter, The Old Princethorpian
Click here to Register
If you have already registered click here to Logon You can edit your profile too once you are logged on.
(Remember username is your email address, password is of your own choosing.)
For more information on Old Princethorpians please contact Melanie Butler, Secretary to the Old Princethorpians on 01926 634284 or email oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk.
Dates for Your Diary
College Events
Open Evening - Wednesday 13 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
An informal opportunity to look round the College on a Summer's evening, there will be fun, subject-related activities in the departments for children to participate in.
OP Events
Leamington Pub Meet - Friday 2 March 2012 at The Star and Garter, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LL (near the Fire Station) from 6.30pm.
Annual OPs Festival Day - Sunday 13 May 2012 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm
The day will start with a mass in the Chapel, followed by a buffet lunch, tours of the College and sporting, fun activities for all the family. RSVP via email please so we can cater for you and your group.
London Pub Meet - Friday 15 June at The Guinea, Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NL (off Berkley Square, nearest tubes Bond Street and Green Park) from 6.30pm.
For more information about forthcoming events please email Melanie Butler, OPs Secretary or call 01926 634284.
Click here for the Old Princethorpians Events Calendar for 2011/2012.
Getting married or big family party coming up?? Why not celebrate at Princethorpe??
It is possible to arrange your wedding or party at Princethorpe, for more information email College Bursar, Adele Bull or call her on 01926 634282.
Old Princethorpians News
Click here to access the ninth issue of the Old Princethorpian which came out on Friday 3 February 2012. This issue includes news of OP and Head of Physics, Steve White's retirement, plans for an American Reunion and OPs putting Sixth Formers through their interview paces.
If you have any news or pictures you would like to share for the next issue due out in the Summer please email oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk by Friday 25 May 2012.
If you would like to be added to the distribution list please email Melanie Butler.
OPs Host Sean's First Farewell and Rub Shoulders With Fashion Royalty
The Old Princethorpians hosted a lovely evening for longstanding Biology and Science teacher and Head of Lower School Sean Philpott on Tuesday 14 June.
The event was a special 'Farewell and Celebration' for Sean, who is retiring at the end of this term, after 33 amazing years on the teaching staff, and four as a pupil himself.
Amongst a gathering of OPs, former and current staff the Headmaster and Alex Darkes spoke eloquently and amusingly on Sean's contribution to the College. Messages for Sean from OPs from around the globe were read out and Sean responded in his own inimitable style to the delight of all present.
Comments Peter Rollason, Chairman of the OPs, "Sean is a true Princethorpe institution and it was an absolute pleasure to host this event for him. This will be I'm sure the first of many fond farewells to him over the coming weeks. We hope that with more time on his hands, we will see him at more OP events in the future!"
London Pub Meet
OPs rubbed shoulders with fashion royalty at the London Pub Meet on Friday 10 June, finding themselves opposite the London HQ of fashion designer, Stella McCartney!
New faces at the Pub Meet this year included Nigel Hall who left Princethorpe in 1971, Tim Duffy and Andy Thomas, alongside regulars Mike Nagaur, Peter Rollason, Paul Adams, Leigh Middleton and Gary Peacock.
Commented Nigel Hall, who nows works for Transport for London, "It was difficult to recognise people after all these years. I left in 1971 so we were all looking a little older and different after 40 years!! Someone came up with a suggestion that we should all wear a photo ID containing a picture of what we looked like at school and our name and leaving year. But after a few beers and conversation it didn’t matter as we all sorted it out in the end".
OP Merchandise Make Ideal Gifts
Items from the OP range of merchandise make the ideal gift for birthdays, anniveraries or indeed Christmas.
Sales of the university style OP scarf (in 100% wool with navy blue, red and gold stripes)and the OP T-bar cufflinks with a gold Tower design are going well, with many being bought as presents.
The scarf is priced at £30 + postage, and the cufflinks at £25 + postage. To download an order form click here.
The Old Princethorpian tie is still available. The classic 100% silk tie, produced by Smart Turnout of London, sports a repetitive gold Tower design and thin red diagonal stripes on a dark blue background.
The limited edition tie is priced at £17 + postage and packing.
To download a tie order form please click here.
