Old Princethorpians

Wednesday 4 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

An Open Evening for prospective pupils and their parents will take place on Wednesday 4 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

This will be an informal opportunity to look around the school and to meet pupils and staff. Children can particpate in fun activities in the different departments and the Headmaster will make presentations during the evening.

Year 5 Taster Days

Taster Days will also be available for current Year 5 students (children born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2015.

These days will involve a number of classroom sessions, a tour of the school, lunch and other activities. The days will run from 9.45am to 3.20pm.  If you are interested in booking your child on a taster day or would like to find out more, please telephone the Registrars on 01926 634201 or email elainewarwick@princethorpe.co.uk  or lorettacurtis@princethorpe.co.uk.

Taster days for Year 6 children will be available in October and November.

Friday 16 May - 6.30pm

New to the OP Calendar this year is a gathering in the Canadian Room of the prestigious East India Club in St James' Square, London on Friday 16 May, pictured.

The event will include the official placing of the Princethorpe crest on the Club's school 'wall of fame', where it will sit alongside the crests of schools such as Eton, Harrow and Rugby.

A light buffet will be available. Please let us know if you would like to join us so we can cater for you, email oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk by Friday 2 May.

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Saturday 15 March - 10.30am to 12.30pm and
Wednesday 26 March - 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Crackley Hall and Little Crackers, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for a Spring Open Morning on Saturday 15 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

There will be fun activities for children to participate in and Crackley pupils will be involved in sport and musical performances.

There will also be a specific event aimed at parents with nursery and prospective Reception children on the evening of Wednesday 26 March.

The nursery is now open 48 weeks a year and is carefully structured for two-year olds, three-year olds and pre-school, based on the exciting Reggio Emilia approach to learning.

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.

Thursday 6 March 2014 at 7.30pm Sixth Form Lecture Theatre

The Arts Society is delighted to welcome back former deputy Head of the College Margaret-Louise O’Keeffe

Michelangelo and the Madonna

Throughout his long life, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) created some of the most powerful and memorable images of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. Perhaps because he lost his own mother at the age of six, these images are often particularly tender and moving. They include the famous Pietas showing the dead Christ in his mother's arms, but also depictions of Mary as the loving mother of a robust, wriggling baby boy. They are all imbued with Michelangelo's Christian faith and his profound understanding of love and loss.

An illustrated talk followed by a glass of wine and light refreshments.

Adults £5 including refreshments; Princethorpe and Crackley Hall pupils free of charge.

Please click here for the booking form. Tickets may also be purchased at the door; but advance notice helps catering, please. We are happy to receive provisional bookings by e-mail, please, to alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk

Alex Darkes Assistant Head - Marketing and Operations

Friday 28 February 2014 from 6.30pm

The next Old Princethorpians gathering is the Rugby Pub Meet on Friday 28 February 2014.

We will be meeting at The Merchants Inn, 5-7 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AN, which proved to be a popular venue last year. We meet in a room towards the back of the pub and there will be a light buffet available.  We've had quite a lot of interest in this events so we hope to see lots of OPs there!

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All OPs, past parents and staff are welcome to participate in any or all of the events which range from the College events to the OPs Summer Supper Meeting and the annual picnic.

There's still plenty to look forward to in the coming months, so please take a look and join us.

Click here to download the calendar or visit the Old Princethorpians section at www.princethorpe.co.uk  for more information on Old Princethorpians.