Old Princethorpians
Old Princethorpians is our developing 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 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
- contribute to our Guestbook
- 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
Warwickshire Artsweek
Princethorpe artists are set to platform their work for the first time in Warwickshire Artsweek. Warwickshire Artsweek is a biennial celebration of the visual arts & crafts, open to all artists and makers in Warwickshire. The event, is now in its 10th year, and involves well over 200 individual and groups of artists who open their studio and gallery doors to the public. Other venues include schools, cafes, churches, village halls and garden and parks.
The timing of the event (Saturday 3 July to Sunday 18 July) coincides with the College's popular Summer Art Show in the Sixth Form Centre. This year in addition to the Private View, the exhibition will be open to the public on the following dates:
- Sunday 4 July 2pm - 5pm
- Monday 5 July 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 6 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Wednesday 7 July 6pm - 8pm
Comments, Paul Hubball, Head of Art and OP, "This is a great opportunity to share our students' fantastic artwork with a wider audience and to welcome more art lovers to Princethorpe, including hopefully a few Old Princethorpians"
For more information visit www.warwickshireartsweek.co.uk.
The Sixteenth Annual Hugh Page Memorial Organ Recital - July 6th @ 7:30pm
Princethorpe College Arts Society presents the sixteenth annual Hugh Page memorial organ recital. It will include works by Howells, Bach, Buxtehude, Sweelink, Rawsthorne and Saint-Saens performed by Tim Campain, Director of Music at Warwick United Reform Church, Coventry. He will be supported by former pupil and organ scholar, Chris Beaumont.
Refreshments will be available in the cloister after the persormance.
Tickets may be purchased at the door; but advance notice helps catering. Please email alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk or complete the ticket request which can be downloaded here.
Open Afternoon
The College's Open Afternoon will take place on Sunday 3 October from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. All are welcome. This is an informal opportunity to look round the college and to meet staff and pupils. There will be fun, subject related activities in the departments for children to participate in and the Headmaster will address visitors during the afternoon.
OP Events
Shinkwin Trophy - Princethorpe College 1st XV vs. Old Princethorpians (6th Form Leavers of 2009 and 2010)
Monday 6 September 2010, kick off 7.00pm. After match meal and presentation in Sixth Form Centre.
For more information please email Melanie Butler, OPs Secretary or call 01926 634284.
To download our Old Princethorpians Events Calendar for 2009/2010 click here.
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, Anne Davey or call her on 01926 634282.
Old Princethorpians News
Click here to access the fourth issue of the Old Princethorpian which came out on Friday 28 May 2010. This issue focuses on the launch of the OPs Skills Bank initiative, if you have any news or pictures you would like to share for the next issue due out in October please email oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk by Friday 1 October.
If you would like to be added to the distribution list please email Melanie Butler.
New OP's Venue Attracts New Faces
The OP’s latest London pub meet on Friday 18 June at the Coach and Horses in Wellington Street, Covent Garden saw some new faces as well as the old regulars amongst the 18 people who attended.
Amongst the new faces were Mark Rowley 2002 leaver, Ade Fashade 1984, Sean O’Hara 1977, as well as Gary and Jeremy Peacock who started at Princethorpe back in the very early days.
Sadly the contingent from Princethorpe who normally make the 90 mile trip were absent due to other commitments having just completed and announced the plans for Abbotsford School, Kenilworth to merge with Crackley Hall as part of WCISF.
Despite the pre-arranged date clashing with England’s World Cup match against Algeria a good number of people turned out for an evening which certainly outshone the football; finishing with a curry for the most enthusiastic revellers.
Commenting on the evening Nick Cahill said that he hoped the London based June meeting would become a permanent fixture in the OP calendar.
Reminiscing at OP's Picnic
The OP's Picnic just before the Summer Fete and Motoring Festival on Sunday 27 June was also well attended with previous regulars joined by some new picnickers this year including Ernest Springley and family and Jolyon Groves and his mother.
Leigh Middleton brought with him a selection of Princethorpe memorabilia which attracted much attention included a fascinating tenth anniversary College magazine from 1976 which you can click here to view.
Ian Twiggins and his wife added some style to the occasion by arriving in their pink Rolls Royce.
Thanks to all for joining in the fun!
Sun Shines For OPs Clarkson Festival Day
Glorious spring sunshine welcomed a host of OPs, their partners and families plus former members of staff back to the College on Sunday 18 April.
The day, which started with Mass in the Chapel, followed by a buffet lunch, was deemed a resounding success. Visitors, young and somewhat older, enjoyed tours of the College, including the rare opportuntity of venturing up the 180 odd steps to the top of the Tower for some fantastic views.
Archery and games on the Sixth Form Centre lawn kept everyone amused. Reminiscences abounded and OPs enthusiastically enjoyed spotting themselves and old pals in the College photos and names on the Dining Room boards.
Comments Peter Rollason, OPs Chairman, "It really was a splendid occasion, we saw quite a few faces who hadn't been back to the school for many years. And it was particularly lovely to see all the children enjoying their visit to Princethorpe!"
OP Tie Now Available
The Old Princethorpian tie is now 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 an order form click here.
