Old Princethorpians

Wednesday 3 June 2015 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

An Open Evening for prospective pupils and their parents will take place on Wednesday 3 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 2004 and 31 August 2005), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2016. 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.

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

Friday 15 May 2015 - 6.30pm

Following the success of our foray into London's 'clubland' last year with the East India Club meeting, the OPs London meeting will take place this year in the Library of the University Women's Club, 2 Audley Square, Mayfair, London, W1K 1DB on Friday 15 May.

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 1 May.

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Friday 20 March 10.30am - Mass at St Francis of Assisi Church, Kenilworth
Saturday 21 March 10.00am to 1.00pm - Open House at Crackley Hall School

To celebrate the school's 70th anniversary in 2015, Crackley Hall are planning two events to which they would like to invite all past pupils and former staff.

On Friday 20 March 2015 at 10.30am the whole school will join together at Mass at St Francis Church in Kenilworth. Numbers will necessarily be limited on the day, so we would appreciate confirmation from you if you wish to attend. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards in the adjoining Parish Centre.

On Saturday 21 March 2015 we will be holding an Open House at Crackley Hall and would like to invite you to come and have a look around the school, catch up with old friends and to reminisce.

Mr Rob Duigan the Headmaster will address visitors and introduce the Crackley Hall choir shortly before 10,3oam, after which visitors will be free to explore the school and grounds. Light refreshments will be served throughout the morning in the hall.

If you would like to join us for either of these events or know someone else who would, please respond via email to: pastpupils@crackleyhall.co.uk. We will then contact you nearer the time with further details.

Thursday 19 March 2015 at 7.30pm

The Arts Society is delighted to welcome former deputy head Margaret-Louise O’Keeffe who will give another of her inspiring illustrated lectures entitled Vincent van Gogh: Letters to my Friends on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 7.30pm in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre, followed by wine and light refreshments in The Atrium.

2015 marks the 125th anniversary of the death of Vincent van Gogh, an artist of genius barely known in his own lifetime but now immensely popular.  Reproductions of his work are best-sellers worldwide. This slide-illustrated talk will explore a particular aspect of his life: his great capacity for friendship. Friends included an innkeeper and a postman as well as artists, and of course, Theo, his best friend and younger brother. Vincent's letters reveal his feelings, struggles and abiding compassion for others. They also provide a crucial insight into his art.

This lecture is open to anyone who would like to attend; pupils studying art at GCSE and A-level are also warmly invited. Adults cost £5, including wine and refreshments; Princethorpe pupils are free of charge.

Please click here for a booking form. Tickets may also be purchased at the door; but advance notice helps catering, please.

Saturday 7 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 7 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

This is a great chance to look around the school and nursery at the weekend 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 and Junior 3, limited places are available in other year groups. 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.

Friday 6 March 2015 from 6.30pm

The next Old Princethorpians gathering is the Rugby Pub Meet on Friday 6 March 2015.

We will be meeting at The Merchants Inn, 5-7 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AN, which has proved to be a popular venue for the last two years. 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 event so we hope to see lots of OPs there!

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Old Princethorpians, the College's thriving past pupils' association, has unveiled its events calendar for the forthcoming academic year.

All OPs, past parents and staff are welcome to participate in any, or all of, the events which range from the OPs Sports Day to pub meets and the annual picnic.

After the success of last year's meet at London's East India Club, this summer we will be meeting at the University Women's Club in the heart of Mayfair on Friday 15 May.

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