Old Princethorpians

After 28 years at Princethorpe, Sue Francis, Director of Music is to retire this summer at the end of the Trinity Term. To celebrate her fantastic contribution to College life a musical swansong is planned for Saturday 25 June.

Being Sue, she would prefer a fun, interactive musical farewell, rather than a formal concert, so plans are afoot for a ‘Music in a Day’ event which all present and past pupils, music scholars, parents and staff are invited to participate in. The day will comprise a choral workshop of some pieces for all abilities and would culminate in a performance in the Chapel in the afternoon.  Other musical contributions would be welcome additions to the programme.

OPs Pete Trewin (1992-1997)and Richard Sibbick (1987-1994) have already volunteered to lend their support to the event, along with the Music Department’s Felicity Coulson.

Exact timings for the day have yet to be confirmed, but to register your interest in participating or attending the concert, please email Melanie Butler.

Plans are afoot for the next OPs Festival Day, this year's event on Sunday 8 May will focus on Fr Fleming, rather than Fr Clarkson as in previous years.

All OPs, their partners and families are welcome, no matter when they attended the College.

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.

If you would like to come please email Old Princethorpians so we can cater for you.

In the summer of 2011 Princethorpe College U17 rugby, hockey (girls and boys) and netball are touring South Africa once again.  We have had three fantastic experience in the past and hope to have the same high level of success on and off the pitch as Princethorpe pupils immerse themselves in the lifestyle, the culture and enhance their political understanding of this unique and varied country.

This time, as part of our charity work, we are supporting MSC projects set up by Father Frank Gallagher.  One supports a school and the other is aimed at keeping orphaned and abandoned boys off the street and giving them positive experiences through sport.

We are hosting a number of events, the next of which is the 'The Princethorpe Open'. We hope that some Old Princethorpians are able to join us for the tournament at The Windmill Village Hotel, Golf and Leisure Club on Friday 8 April 2011. 

The OP Committee are putting together a team of four, but more OPs would be most welcome!

The event is open to players of all abilities, school teams, works teams and individuals.  There will be food and refreshments on arrival, a round of golf and dinner afterwards with prizes and awards. 

All proceeds will go to the South Africa Sports Tour 2011 Fund Raising Committee which supports the pupils in their fund raising and an MSC project in South Africa.

If you would like further details or would be interested in sponsoring a hole at the event please contact Neil McCollin on neilmccollin@princethorpe.co.uk.

Click below for an entry form.

We are still looking for some sponsors for this event and the tour.  If you feel that you are able to help out please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The SA Touring Staff

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The next Leamington Pub Meet takes place on Friday 4 March at The Star and Garter, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LL (near the Fire Station) from 6.30pm.

Comments, OP Chairman, Peter Rollason, "We know a lot of OPs still live locally and would love to see more of you at this very sociable event. We always have a good time and it really is a case of the more, the merrier!"

All are welcome to come along and reminisce!

Crackley Hall, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for two Spring open events on Friday 18 February from 10.00am to 3.00pm and on Saturday 26 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

All are welcome to look round the school, and to meet staff and pupils. No need to book.

For more information call 01926 514444 or visit www.crackleyhall.co.uk.

All OPs, past parents and staff are welcome to participate in any or all of the events which range from pub meets, to picnics and the popular annual OPs Festival Day for all the family.

New for this year is a open meeting over supper in the Sixth Form Dining Room in June.

Click here to download the calendar or visit the Past Pupils section at www.princethorpe.co.uk
for more information.