Old Princethorpians

July 2012 saw the launch of Kaizen Walk where ten teams of friends, families and work colleagues got together at Princethorpe College to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and celebrate their achievement and hard work.

Kaizen Walk is a 24-hour team walking event, running through the night where teams must make sure they have at least one team member on the track at all times. During the 24 hours there are themed laps to keep the participants enthusiasm and creativity going.

Kaizen Walk 2012 raised an astonishing £13,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support Coventry and Warwickshire. All money raised goes to helping those affected by cancer in our local area; for example £100 could pay for a Macmillan nurse for four hours.

Kaizen Walk 2013 is taking place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July within the College grounds, if you, your friends and family would like to get involved or would like some further information please do not hesitate to get in touch. The deadline for registering your team is Wednesday 5 June.

You can email Hannah Knowles, the event Chairperson on eventinfo@kaizenwalk.co.uk or phone 07585 338896, alternatively visit our website www.kaizenwalk.co.uk, Facebook page www.facebook.com/KaizenWalk and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KaizenWalk.

Sunday 30 June 2013

2013 sees our eighteenth Motoring Festival at Princethorpe, which takes place on the same afternoon as the Summer Fête – 30 June. Invitations have been extended to motoring clubs and already many parents and friends have agreed to bring along cars, motorbikes and commercials. There will be rally plaques for all pre-booked vehicles and awards for self-judged competitions.

There will be another informal morning road run of about 30 miles through local countryside, with a route book. Vehicles taking part in the run need to arrive at Princethorpe for 11.00am. Food will be available for a nominal charge on return to Princethorpe at lunch-time, or feel free to bring a picnic. The Festival is open to anyone keen to bring any sort of classic, vintage, veteran or interesting vehicle along for the afternoon. We are also still keen to hear from anyone in the motor trade who might be able to sponsor one of the awards. Motor clubs will be most welcome; please get in touch.

Telephone enquiries to Alex Darkes on 01926 634207 Fax 01926 633365 e-mail alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk

Click on this link to take you to the Motoring Festival page http://www.princethorpe.co.uk/news/events/eighteenth-motoring-festival

Or click on this link to book in a vehicle online https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVZT1pWQ200ZzZ3bHVjVEh6SVRhMUE6MA

Thursday 27 June - 6.00pm to 8.30pm

The Summer Art, Photography and Design Show, a celebration of our students GCSE, AS and A2 Art, Photography and Design work will take place in the College's Sixth Form Centre on Thursday 27 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

This year for the first time ever a wide range of design technology projects, from resistant materials to textiles, will be showcased alongside the stunning art and photography work the College is renowned for.

Comments, Paul Hubball, Head of Art and OP, "This is a great opportunity to share our students' fantastic creativity with a wider audience and to welcome more art and design lovers to Princethorpe."

All are welcome. If you would like to attend please email Shirley Allen so we can cater for you. Drinks and nibbles will be available.

Wednesday 5 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

An Open Evening for prospective pupils and their parents will take place on Wednesday 5 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 are now available for current Year 5 students (children born between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2003), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2014.

The dates are as follows:

• Tuesday 21 May
• Monday 17 June
• Wednesday 19 June

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.
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 634201 or email elainewarwick@princethorpe.co.uk or lorettacurtis@princethorpe.co.uk.

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

There's a whole host of OP events taking place this Summer, literally something for everyone, so we hope to see OPs and their families soon!

London Pub Meet - Friday 17 May 2013 from 6.30pm The popular Old Princethorpians' Summer London Pub Meet takes place on Friday 17 May 2013 at The Guinea, 30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NL (off Berkley Square, nearest tubes Bond Street and Green Park) from 6.30pm. Followed by Pizza Express (23 Bruton Place).

All are welcome to come along for a drink and a catch up!

Summer  Supper Meeting - Tuesday 11 June 2012 6.00pm for tour of school (optional), 7.00pm for drinks, followed by supper at 7.30pm. A relaxed meeting of OPs and former and long-standing staff over supper in the College's Sixth Form Centre Dining Room. RSVP to Old Princethorpians by Monday 3 June please if you would like to come.

OPs Golden Jubilee Brainstorming Session - Sunday 30 June 2013 from 10.30am. Why not come along and join the brainstorming session to discuss ideas for the Golden Jubilee.  All ideas welcome!

OPs Picnic - Sunday 30 June 2013 from 12.00pm The OPs Picnic takes place on Sunday 30 June from 12.00pm on the College's North Lawn by the big cedar tree. This is an informal opportunity for OPs to picnic together before the College's annual Summer Fête and Motoring Festival from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Email Old Princethorpians for more information.

Tuesday 14 May - 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Tuesday 11 June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Crackley Hall, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for two summer Open Events in May and June.

These are great opportunitiies to look around the school and to meet staff and pupils. Light refreshments are available.

All are welcome, no need to book.

If you can't make the Open Events but would like to look around, please call on 01926 514444 and come on a day to suit you. We welcome visitors on most days or, if you have younger children, why not come to our Stay 'n' Play session for 0-4 year olds every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am just £2.00 per family.
For more information visit www.crackleyhall.co.uk.

An updated version of the Old Princethorpians event calendar for 2013 is available here for download or visit http://www.princethorpe.co.uk/old-princethorpians for more information on Old Princethorpians.

J1627 PC OP Calendar card web update.pdf