Old Princethorpians

We have great pleasure in unveiling the OPs' Events Calendar for the forthcoming academic year.

This year's calendar features some of our regular favourites including our Prize Giving OP Pre-drinks on Friday 18 November, our annual spring meet which this year returns to Leamington at The Royal Pug on Friday 10 March and the Summer Supper Reunion will take place on Friday 23 June, this time celebrating the leavers of 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003 and 2013, although leavers of other years are also very welcome.

All OPs, past parents and staff are most welcome to participate in any or all of the events.
For more information and to sign up to any of our events, then please go to Princethorpe Connect.

Wednesday 12 October - 6.30pm to 9.00pm

The College is holding a Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 12 October 2022 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. 

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.

Friday 18 November 2022 - 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 18 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 2022 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 4 November please.

Sunday 27 November 2022 - 2.00pm to 4.30pm

The College's annual PTA Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 27 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, although last year we had lots, 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.

Fr Teddy O’Brien MSC would like to invite all Old Princethorpians to either of the celebrations of Mass on Christmas Eve, Saturday 24 December 2022, in the College Chapel.

The first Mass, the Family Mass, will be at 5.00pm, and is specifically for families with children. The Mass will include the story of the birth of baby Jesus with simple readings so that the little ones are home in bed ready for Father Christmas to come!

The main Mass will be celebrated at 9.00pm, please note there is no midnight Mass. This celebration will offer Old Princethorpians the chance to get together in familiar surroundings; it is a great opportunity to return to the College.

There are a number of opportunities to visit the school during the course of the year. We encourage prospective parents and pupils to visit us both formally and informally to get a true flavour of the school.

Most of our pupils enter at Nursery, Reception or at Junior 3, though pupils are welcome at any age, dependent on a place being available.

Those already attending Little Crackers in the pre-school year, and siblings, are given priority for places in Reception, along with any external candidates with a strong interest in a place in Reception or Junior 3 they are able to apply and take advantage of our early bird application process. The deadline for early bird applications this year is Friday 14 October 2022. Please return your completed Registration Form with the accompanying fee of £50 (non-returnable) by this date.

Applications for places in the current Reception to Junior 6 will be treated on an individual basis as places are limited. In years where there is no place available we operate waiting groups. 

Crackley Hall School And Little Crackers Open Morning

Saturday 4 March - 10.30am to 12.30pm

Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery, will hold an Open Morning on Saturday 4 March. Come and find out why Crackley Hall School has been judged 'Excellent' in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. It's a great opportunity for prospective families considering Crackley Hall School for 2024 entry or beyond to come and have a look around and get a feel for the school. There will also be opportunities to speak to pupils, key members of staff and to meet Mr Duigan, Headmaster.

For more information please see our latest Admissions Update.

Friday 10 March 2023 - 6.30pm to 10.30pm 

This year's OPs annual Local Meet takes place on Friday 10 March 2023 upstairs at The Royal Pug, 141 Regent Street, Leamington, CV32 4NX.  

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!

There are a number of opportunities to visit the school during the course of the year. We encourage prospective parents and pupils to visit us both formally and informally to get a true flavour of the school.

Most of our pupils enter at Reception and at Year 3, though pupils are welcome at any age, dependent on a place being available. The school is proving popular so parents are being encouraged to apply early for places in Reception in 2023. Siblings of Crescent pupils, and any external candidates with a strong interest in a place in Reception or Year 3, in September 2023 should apply and take advantage of our early bird application process. The early bird deadline is Friday 14 October 2022. Please return your completed Registration Form with the accompanying fee of £50 (non-returnable) by this date.

We are currently operating waiting groups in most other years apart from our current Year 1 and Year 2 classes where we do have some places available as these year groups each have two classes. Applications for places in the current Reception to Year 6 are treated on an individual basis.

Crescent School Open Morning

Saturday 11 March - 10.00am to 12.00pm

Crescent School, Princethorpe's junior school in Bilton, Rugby, will hold an Open Morning on Saturday 11 March. Come and find out why Crescent School has been judged 'Excellent' in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. It's a great opportunity for prospective families considering Crescent School for 2024 entry or beyond to come and have a look around and get a feel for the school. There will also be opportunities to speak to pupils, key members of staff and to meet Mr Thackway, Headmaster.

For more information please see our Admissions Update.

Tuesday 14 March 2023 - 10.30am - 12.30pm 

The College's Open Morning will give prospective families a chance to visit the school on a normal working day, with Year 8 and 9 pupils acting as tour guides. Light refreshments will be available.

Please do put the date in your diary and spread the word amongst friends and family, all are very welcome! 

Saturday 13 May 2023 10.30am - 12.30pm

Next year we are offering OPs, former parents and staff the opportunity to visit the College and get a sneak preview of the new Science Centre, after a delicious complimentary brunch in the Refectory (served until 12.00 noon).

Foundation Assistant Head, Alex Darkes, who is project managing the build will lead the tour, that will also include other parts of the campus. 

Visitors are also welcome to watch the Sports Fixtures taking place that morning.

The Old Princethorpians' Association organises the brunch as an opportunity for all to reconnect with both the College and with each other in an informal, friendly environment.

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