Meet the OPs Committee
The Old Princethorpians Committee is going from strength to strength. The Committee has recently welcomed some new members and now numbers 20 with additional support from key Foundation staff.
The committee comprised of past pupils from across the decades and associated schools of the Foundation, former parents, form and current longstanding members of staff and representatives from the current Sixth Form student body.
Image Caption: OP Committee Meeting, 14 January 2025
Back Row (L-R): Alex Darkes, Peter Rollason, Steve Kowal, Tom Gleghorn, Grove du Toit, James Davies, Ed Hester, Nick Brosnan, Eddie Tolcher
Front Row (L-R): Nigel Bromley, Chris Cattle, Libby Williams, Lottie Jones, Laura Brazier, Toni Reszka, Caroline Spencer
The Committee meets three times a year and conducts its business over a very pleasant supper in the new Sixth Form Centre.
If you would be interested in attending a committee meeting or possibly joining the committee, please contact the OPs Secretary, Melanie Butler by emailing Old Princethorpians.
The Committee’s raison d’etre is as follows, to:
- Act as link between past and current pupils, their parents and former staff
- Keep in touch with past pupils and facilitate their friendships and networking opportunities
- Celebrate the achievements of alumni
- Involve alumni with the life of the College through events, communications, careers, philanthropy and fundraising
- Uphold the ethos of the school and promote its interests
The work of the OP Committee is underpinned and directed by these foundational pillars:
- Communications, Connectivity and Inclusivity
- Careers, Networking and Volunteering
- Engagement, Events and Hospitality
- Philanthropy and Development
- OP Leadership and Responsibilities
Laura Brazier
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School Connection:
Pupil - Crescent School (1998 - 2007)
Pupil - Princethorpe College (2007 - 2014)
OP Committee Focus:
Engagement, Events and Careers
What are some of your favourite memories of your time at school?
Sports for sure! The training sessions, matches and tournaments - I loved it all. The sports trips especially, I got to go on the South Coast Tour, Holland and the South Africa trip, all of which were amazing experiences. We also abseiled from the tower which was a pretty crazy day!
Were there any teachers or staff who had a significant impact on you?
It's hard to pick, so I'll be generic and say: all of the Sports Department!
How did your time at Princethorpe and or Crescent influence your life and career?
I took Business Studies from Year 9 through to GCSE, and took Business and Economics at A-level.
After leaving Princethorpe, I embarked on a School Leaver program, working in Sales and completing a Business degree on the side. I think the lessons definitely gave me my first taste of business and the commercial world, and set me on this career path!
What is your current occupation?
I work in the FMCG industry (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), specifically in the food sector, for a company called Manilife. I head up our grocery sales team. I work between our office in London and home in Rugby.
What hobbies or interests do you have outside of your professional life?
I'm dog-obsessed; we have a little fluffy dog called Raya, so I'm often out on long walks. I love cooking and I also love travelling.
What motivated you to join the Alumni Committee?
I loved my time at Crescent and Princethorpe and I'm so grateful for everything I benefited from in attending the schools. I'd love to play a part in helping others to love their time at school just as much!
How do you hope to contribute to the school community through the Alumni Committee?
I am hoping to help in two key areas, focusing on careers, networking and volunteering, as well as events and hospitality.