Old Princethorpians

The College 1st XV will take on the OPs (6th Form Leavers of 2009 and 2010) on
Monday 6 September 2010 in an effort to win the Shinkwin Trophy.

This is the second year the match has been played, kick off will be at 7.00pm. After match meal and presentation in Sixth Form Centre. Former Headmaster, John Shinkwin will attend to present the trophy to the winning team.

Spectators are most welcome to cheer on the sides and to participate in the post match fun.

For more information please email Melanie Butler, OPs Secretary or call 01926 634284.

Princethorpe artists are set to platform their work for the first time in Warwickshire Artsweek.

Warwickshire Artsweek is a biennial celebration of the visual arts & crafts, open to all artists and makers in Warwickshire. The event, is now in its 10th year, and involves well over 200 individual and groups of artists who open their studio and gallery doors to the public. Other venues include schools, cafes, churches, village halls and garden and parks.

The timing of the event (Saturday 3 July to Sunday 18 July) coincides with the College's popular Summer Art Show in the Sixth Form Centre. This year the exhibition will be open to the public on the following dates:

• Thursday 1 July 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Preview Evening)
• Sunday 4 July 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Monday 5 July 6.00pm - 8.00pm
• Tuesday 6 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm
• Wednesday 7 July 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Comments, Paul Hubball, OP (1985 - 1991) and Head of Art, "This is a great opportunity to share our students' fantastic artwork with a wider audience and to welcome more art lovers to Princethorpe, including hopefully a few Old Princethorpians."

Image - Becki by Ruth Guntrip, AS Level

Sunday 27 June from noon

The OPs Picnic takes place on Sunday 27 June 2010 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 Fete and Motoring Festival from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Motoring Festival

A number of OPs have already expressed an interest in bringing vehicles to the Motoring Festival this year and participating in the earlier road run. If you fancy showing your jalopy off to an appreciative audience click here for this year's Motoring Festival Newsletter and Entry Form.

For more information email Alex Darkes.

Friday 18 June from 6.30pm

The next Old Princethorpians event is the London Pub Meet at a new venue, The Coach and Horses, 42 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BD (nearest tube Covent Garden) on Friday 18 June 2010 from 6.30pm.

So if you have swapped the Mile Walk for the Square Mile we hope you can make it! All are welcome to come along and reminisce.

Wednesday 9 June 6.30pm to 8.30pm

The College's Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 9 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

This is 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 aimed at current Year 5 pupils (children born between 1/9/99 and 31/8/00) will take place after Open Evening, aimed at giving prospective pupils for entry in September 2011 a taste of senior school life.

The following dates are available:
Monday 14 June and  Thursday 8 July

These days will involve a number of classroom sessions, a tour of the school, lunch and other activities, and will run from 9.30 to 3.30pm.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place or for more information on admissions please email our Registrar, Loretta Curtis , telephone 01926 634201 or visit our website www.wcisf.co.uk.