Old Princethorpians

Saturday 24 September 2016 - 12.00pm to 4.00pm

As part of the College's Golden Jubilee Celebrations plans are afoot for a special reunion for the past pupils of St Mary's Priory.

The last reunion took place in 2014 and was well received by a good number of the old girls. The next event will follow a similar format of a leisurely lunch followed by an informal tour of the College.

The Headmaster will be extending invitations to all those we are in contact with, if you know of anyone who would like to attend please email their details to oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk or call 01926 634284.

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2016

A fun-packed weekend of sport, music, food and friendship to take place in the College grounds, celebrating the College's Golden Jubilee.

More detailed information about the weekend can be found in our News section. Ticket information will be available shortly.

Saturday 3 September - 12.00pm to 6.00pm

All is set for the 6th annual Old Princethorpians' Sports Day (and 8th John Shinkwin Trophy Match) on Saturday 3 September.  This year the OPs Sports Day forms a central part of the College’s Golden Jubilee Princefest celebrations over the weekend of Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2016.

In addition to the established John Shinkwin Trophy Rugby Match between the current first XV and last year's first XV, the day includes Boys' Hockey and Girls' Hockey and Netball, with current teams and past pupils vying once again for the honour of claiming the Alex Wallis Memorial Shield.

Points will be accumulated throughout the day, with the shield being awarded to the victors on the Princefest main stage at 6.30pm.

This year’s events will see the College take on two OPs teams (one recent, one older leavers) in the Girls Hockey, Boys Hockey and Netball in a series of triangular matches, the traditional John Shinkwin Trophy Rugby Match between the current first XV and last year’s first XV, plus taking place on the Sports Day for the first time this year, the Alex Wallis Memorial Match between the Old Princethorpians and the Kenilworth Babas.

Format of day:

12.00pm to 1.00pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Girls vs OPs XI (x 2)

1.15pm to 2.15pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Boys vs OPs XI (x 2)

2.15pm to 3.15pm Netball Princethorpe College 1st VII Girls vs OPs VII (x 2)

3.15pm to 4.30pm Rugby - John Shinkwin Trophy - Princethorpe College 1st XV Boys vs OPs XV (leavers of 2016 and 2015)

4.45pm to 6.00pm Rugby - Alex Wallis Memorial - OPs vs Kenilworth Babas

6.30pm - After Match Awards on the Princefest Main Stage

We are keen to get as many OPs from across the generations participating. If you are interested in playing in any of the sports please contact Neil McCollin, Director of Sport as soon as possible.

Another match for your diary and which the OPs would appreciate your support at is as follows:

AROPS National Ladies Hockey Tournament - Sunday 11 September - at King Henry VIII School, Coventry - 10.30am to 4.30pm.

The OPs team will defending their title in this National Tournament.

Legends Hockey Camps will be returning to Princethorpe this summer.  There will be 3 camps running on:

Camp 1 - Tuesday 26 July 2016 - Friday 29 July 2016

Camp 2 - Tuesday 2 August 2016 - Friday 5 August 2016

Camp 3 - Tuesday 9 August 2016 - Friday 12 August 2016

Please click here for details.

One of the highlights of the School Calendar is the Annual Motoring Festival, now in its twentieth year.

The Twenty First Motoring Festival is open to anyone keen to bring any sort of classic, vintage, veteran or interesting vehicle along for the afternoon. There will be rally plaques for all pre-booked vehicles and awards for self-judged competitions.

The Festival is preceded by an informal morning road run of about 30 miles through the Warwickshire countryside. Vehicles taking part in the run need to arrive at Princethorpe for 11.00am. There is no charge for classic vehicles entering the festival or taking part in the road run.

Barbecued food is available for a nominal charge on return to Princethorpe at lunchtime, or feel free to bring a picnic.

The Summer Fête takes place in the Orchard between 2.00pm and 4.30pm, unless the weather is inclement when we will retire indoors.  There will be lots of entertainment both for children and adults alike including a large inflatable slide, BBQ, refreshments, bar, pupils’ stalls, over 30 external stalls, a raffle and many, many more exciting things for all the family to enjoy.

Further details on the Motoring Festival from Alex Darkes on 01926 634207 or email alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk.

Wednesday 8 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Princethorpe 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. There will be activities in each department for children to participate in, and the Headmaster will also address visitors in the Chapel during the evening. Light refreshments will be available.

We will also be offering taster days in the summer term for current Year 5 students (children born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2017.

These days will involve a number of classroom sessions, a tour of the school, lunch and other activities. The days will run from 9.30am to 3.00pm.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your child's place telephone the Registrars on 01926 634262 or email helenmorgan@princethorpe.co.uk.

30 March - 1 April - Netball 

Activate Sport will be returning to Princethorpe at Easter to run their popular netball camp.  For more details on Activate Sport and camps please click here to go to their website.

Please click here to see poster.

Saturday 12 March - 10.30am to 12.30pm

Crackley Hall and Little Crackers, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for a Spring Open Morning on Saturday 12 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

This is a great chance to look around the school and nursery including the new Gables building and to chat to staff and pupils. Junior 5 and 6 pupils will act as tour guides and there will be music and sport activities on display. Light refreshments will be available.

Registrations are now being taken for Nursery, Reception, Junior 1 ,2, 3 and 4 for September 2016 admissions, limited places are available Years 5 and 6. The nursery is open 48 weeks a year and is carefully structured for two-year olds, three-year olds and pre-school.

Please email Mrs Angela Barnard, Admissions Secretary or call her on 01926 514410 for more information on this event and the admissions process.

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

For more information visit www.crackleyhall.co.uk.

Thursday 10 March 2016 - 7.30pm

The Arts Society next lecture, given by former Deputy Head, Margaret-Louise O'Keeffe, is scheduled for Thursday 10 March.  It will commence at 7.30pm and take place in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre.  The lecture will then be followed by wine and light refreshments in the Atrium.

Rome in the 17th century was an exciting and stimulating place as the revered city was transformed by an ambitious programme funded primarily by Popes, cardinals and nobles. Brilliant artists like the Carracci, Caravaggio, Reni, Domenichino and the troubled architect, Borromini, vied for commissions.  Towering above everyone was the multi-talented genius, Bernini, of whom diarist John Evelyn wrote in 1644:  Bernini...gave a public opera wherein he painted the scenes, cut the statues, invented the engines, composed the music, writ the comedy, and built the theatre.

Dynamic movement, drama, theatricality, bold colour, technical virtuosity and innovative architecture are the hallmarks of Roman Baroque. Prepare to be dazzled.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door; but advance notice helps catering, please. Princethorpe and Crackley Hall pupils free of charge.  Please click here for bookings.

Friday 4 March 2016 - 6.30pm onwards

The first OP event of 2016 will be the Spring Pub Meet on Friday 4 March from 6.30pm at The Royal Pug, Regent Street, Leamington, CV32 4NX.

We will be meeting in the upstairs function room which has its own bar and a light buffet will be available. This is a new venue for us in a popular location, so we have high hopes for a good evening.

All OPs and Friends of Princethorpe are welcome!

The OPs Events Calendar is confirmed for the forthcoming academic year.

We have tweaked the programme slightly with some new venues being introduced. The Royal Pug in Leamington's Regent Street will be the venue for our local pub meet in March and our London meet will take place in June at The Old Tea Warehouse in the City, a venue that comes highly recommended by other alumni associations. 

The very popular Summer Supper Meeting at the College in June will be aimed this year particularly at the leavers of 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 (Year 11 leavers from those cohorts are most welcome too).  We are looking for champions from those years to spread the word, so please get in touch if you are happy to do so.

And the undoubted jewel in the crown of the year will be our first Golden Jubilee event, a tour and dinner, which will take place at the House of Commons on Saturday 21 May 2016, a sell-out event.

The dates for the next major Golden Jubilee event, the 'Princefest' weekend including the OPs Sports Day are confirmed as Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2016.  See separate listing.

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 Old Princethorpians section at www.princethorpe.co.uk for more information on Old Princethorpians.