Old Princethorpians

Friday 8 October 2021 - 6.30pm to 10.30pm

The OPs eagerly-awaited London Meet takes place this evening. The event is our first face to face function since March 2020 when we had a bumper turnout in Rugby.

This event has proved equally popular as we have had such a lot of interest, that we have had to move from Le Petit to Le Grand Salon Prive on the first floor of French Restaurant, Balthazar, in London’s Covent Garden.

The Old Princethorpians Committee will be laying on some delicious, complimentary food and of course a welcome drink or two for all those attending.

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up!

We are delighted to be able to return to our normal events calendar for the forthcoming academic year.

This year's calendar features all our regular favourites, including our popular local spring meet in Rugby, the Saturday Brunch and of course the OP's Summer Supper.

This year's OPs' Summer Supper Reunion will take place on Friday 24 June 2022, this time celebrating the leavers of 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002 and 2012, although leavers of other years are also most welcome.

All OPs, past parents and staff are welcome to participate in any or all of the events. Click here to download the calendar or visit the events page on Princethorpe Connect to register for upcoming events. 

Wednesday 13 October - 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Year 11 pupils and their parents are warmly invited to the Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 13 October 2021 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Current Princethorpe Year 11 parents have been emailed with information about the event and need to book their place using the links provided to them.

The evening will focus on the key events and dates in the Sixth Form application process, specific A-level subject information with advice provided by the Heads of Departments and general information on the Sixth Form experience at Princethorpe.

It will include brief talks from Ed Hester, Ben Collie, Head of Sixth Form, and some current members of the Sixth Form in the Clarkson Theatre.

External candidates are very welcome at the event, so please do help spread the word. External candidates should register via this link and if they have any questions should contact the Admissions Team via email at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Saturday 6 November 2021 - 9.30am to 3.30pm

The College's Entrance Examinations will be taking place in November.  Those wishing to register their child for the Entrance Examinations should now do so as soon as possible, to facilitate the gathering of references from junior schools. Registration forms are available from the Registrar, Mrs Vanessa Rooney on 01926 634201 or by email at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Entrance Examinations for 11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+ entry will take place on Saturday 6 November 2021 from 9.00am to 3.00pm. More information is available on our website, please click here.

Friday 12 November 2021 - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

All Old Crescentians are invited to join us for a tour of the newly refurbished Horton Centre.

What was once the Reception classroom and then operated as an independent Nursey has now been returned to the school, linked to the main school building and received a full makeover.

On the evening visitors will be able to see the new facilities for Music and Drama as well as what is now the Year 2 classroom and to see the other improvements and updates that have taken place in recent years at the school. 

Light refreshments will be available.

Please register for the event on Princethorpe Connect here. 

We look forward to seeing you all.

Crescent School Reception Open Evening

Tuesday 16 November 2021 - 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Crescent School, Princethorpe's junior school in Bilton, Rugby, is having a specific Reception Open Evening on Tuesday 16 November from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. The school is proving popular so parents are being encouraged to apply early for places in Reception in 2022 and 2023.

This is an opportunity to look around the Reception class and to meet and talk informally to staff. There will be a short presentation at the beginning of the evening and light refresments will be available.

Crescent School Open Day

Thursday 20 January 2022 - 10.00am - 3.00pm

This is a great chance to look around the school during a normal working day and to chat to staff and pupils. Light refreshments will be available.

If you can't make the school's Open Evening or Open Day but would like to look around, please call our Registrar, Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information please see our Admissions Update.

Crackley Hall Nursery And Reception Open Evening

Thursday 18 November 2021 - 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Crackley Hall, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is having a specific Nursery and Reception Open Evening on Thursday 18 November from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Parents are being encouraged to apply now for places in Reception in 2022.

This is an opportunity to look around the Nursery and the Reception class and to meet and talk informally to staff.  There will be a short presentation at the beginning of the evening and light refresments will be available.

Crackley Hall School Open Day

Tuesday 18 January 2022 - 10.00am - 3.00pm

This is a great chance to look around the school and nursery during a normal working day. Come and visit the classrooms and chat to staff and pupils. Light refreshments will be available.

If you can't make the Open Evening or the Open Day but would like to look around, please call our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Jenny Vaughan on 01926 514444 and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information please see our latest Admissions Update.

Friday 19 November 2021 - 6.30pm to 7.15pm (Pre-Drinks) and 7.30pm to 9.30pm Prize Giving Ceremony

This year's Prize Giving will be held on Friday 19 November in the Butterworth Hall at Warwick Arts Centre, beginning at 7.30pm.

Traditionally, the vast majority of last year’s Upper Sixth return to collect their A-level examination certificates.  Most will have embarked on their first year at university, apprenticeship, employment or gap year and this is an opportunity for the Class of 2021 to catch up. Invitations will be posted out to the families of Upper Sixth leavers shortly along with instructions on how to RSVP.

The OPs Committee hosts a special Drinks Reception before the ceremony for the Upper Sixth leavers, their parents and other invited guests. This is a very popular occasion and we have a limited number of seats available for any other OPs who would like to join us for the Pre-Drinks at 6.30pm and later for the ceremony itself.

To secure your seat please RSVP with the number in your party, stating that you are an Old Princethorpian, to Melanie Butler, OPs Secretary by Friday 5 November please.

Sunday 28 November 2021 - 2.00pm to 4.30pm

The College's annual PTA Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 28 November from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

As well as the 'must visit' Old Princethorpians stand, there will be an array of stalls full of present ideas, games and activities, festive music and refreshments plus, of course, Santa in his grotto!

We can't promise snow but there will be lots of Christmas bargains.

This is a lovely opportunity to visit the College at a weekend and all the family are very welcome to come along.

Friday 4 March 2022 - 6.30pm to 10.30pm 

The OPs annual Local Meet takes place on Friday 4 March 2022. This year we will be meeting upstairs at Inside The 22, on Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EJ.  

The OPs Commitee will be laying on a delicious hot and cold buffet, so do let us know if you would like to attend by registering at Princethorpe Connect, so we can cater for you.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday 19 March 2022

We are looking forward to welcoming old pupils back to Crackley Hall School for our postponed 75th Anniversary celebrations.

On Saturday 19 March we will be holding an Open House event at Crackley Hall School and all past pupils of the school and of St Jospeh's Convent School are invited to join us.

On the day there will also be a celebratory St Jospeh's Day Mass.

Details are still being developed but do please register your interest in attending the celebrations here.

Sunday 13 March 2022 - 2.00pm to 5.00pm

The College will be holding an Open Afternoon on Sunday 13 March from 2.00pm to 5.00pm for families looking at entry to the College in September 2023 and beyond  

All are welcome to visit the College to look around the school. The Headmaster will address visitors and you will be able to visit the different departments around the school. Light refreshments will be available. 

Wednesday 8 June 2022 - 6.30pm - 8.30pm 

The College's annual Summer Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 8 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.  This is an informal opportunity to look around the school and to meet members of staff and pupils. The Headmaster will also address visitors during the evening. Light refreshments will be available.

Please do spread the word amongst friends and family, all are very welcome! 

Saturday 14 May 2022 10.30am - 12.30pm

Next year we are again offering OPs, former parents and staff the opportunity to visit the College and catch up over a croissant or two. As well enjoying a leisurely complimentary brunch (served until 12.00 noon) visitors will be able to watch Saturday sports fixtures, and take an optional tour of the school campus.  

Former parents will have spent a considerable amount of time at Princethorpe over the years supporting their children, and may be missing their involvement in school life. The Old Princethorpians' Association organises the brunch as an opportunity for all to reconnect with both the College and each other in an informal, friendly environment.

If you would like to attend please register on Princethorpe Connect. Please spread the word!