Forthcoming Events
Saturday 10th May 2008
Old Orwellian Day, Orwell Park School, Nacton
The highlight of the day will be the first ever Old Orwellian cricket match
Old Orwellians 20s & 30s v Old Orwellians 40s and beyond
If you are interested in playing in the cricket match please contact Lucy Pembroke on
01473 653222 or lucypembroke@orwellpark.co.uk.
The day will start with coffee in the North Hall at 11.00am, followed by a short service at Nacton Church at 12.00 noon. A delicious buffet lunch will be served and the match will start at approximately 2.15pm. Families are welcome and the School would very much like to extend the invitation to former parents and grandparents who might like to return.
For a full list of those attending please click here Old Orwellian Day 2008
Tuesday 4th November 2008
The Half Century Club Lunch, The Farmers Club, Whitehall, London
Kindly hosted by Mr Peter Jackson (1936-1940) this event is open to all former pupils and staff who left the School prior to September 1958. An invitation will be included in the Autumn Newsletter Mailing.
Past Events
Thursday 10th January 2008
Old Orwellian London Reception at The House of Lords
170 Old Orwellians and their partners attended the first Old Orwellian London Reception for four years. The event held at the House of Lords was very kindly hosted by Lord Prior (1936-1941), Old Orwellian, former parent and current grandparent.
Seventy years separated the youngest Old Orwellian, Mr Sam Tuke (1993-2000) with the oldest Lt Col Nesbitt (1930-1936). Much reminiscing took place and contact was rekindled between old friends and classmates. All ages were represented with many attending their first ever Old Orwellian event. Let’s hope that this was the first of many. Thank you to all those that attended and we look forward to welcoming you to more events in the future.
Click below to view the photographs and for a full list of those that attended.
House of Lords Attendee List and Photographs
Tuesday 13th November 2007
Half Century Club Luncheon, Orwell Park School, Nacton, Suffolk
The Headmaster, Mr Paul Forte welcomed 17 members of the Half Century Club and their guests to Orwell Park for the 2007 Half Century Club Lunch. There were some new faces as well some faces from the Inaugural Luncheon last year which was wonderful.
The School's youngest musician aged 8 played a piece on the double bass and two of the eldest musicians played a superb duet on the piano. A delicious lunch took place with much banter and recollection of memories.
After lunch, the new Half Century Club tie was launched. On Old Orwellian Day, Colin Laird (1936-1940) presented Andrew Auster with a tie as a leaving gift made from his Rugby Colours which he was awarded whilst at Orwell Park. From this gesture the new Half Century tie was born. Sadly Colin died in October this year, his memorial service was held in Ely Cathedral. Made from 100% silk it is only available to Members of the Half Century Club. There is no charge for the tie but a donation to the School is welcome.
Pictures of the Half Century Club Lunch 2007
This year's event which is being hosted by Mr Peter Jackson will be held at the Farmers Club, Whitehall on Tuesday 4th November 2008.
Below is a list of Half Century Club Members who attended the 2007 Lunch:
Mr Martin R C Crawshay (1937-1941)
Mr George R Gilbart-Smith (1954-1956)
Dr John R Gill (1950-1956)
Mr W B L Hallam (1942-1948)
Mr Simon V Hitchcock (1949-1954)
Mr John E F Hunt (1946-1951)
Mr Peter Jackson (1936-1940)
Mr David Jude (1946-1952)
Mr Andrew Kershaw (1941-1948)
Mrs Virginia A J King (1947-1951)
Mr John B Lovett (1946-1950)
Mr Hew A Naylor (1942-1946)
Mr Peter R Nelson (1948-1953)
Mr Winter J R V Rose (1951-1956)
Mr David G R Shipman (1951-1955)
Sir Keith Skinner (1937-1941)
Guests
Mrs Gilly Gill
Mrs Olivia Hallam
Mrs Annabel Hunt
Mrs Ann Jackson
Mrs Mary Jude
Ms Sally Milligan
Mrs Jean Naylor
Jill Lady Skinner
Mr Peter H Veenbaas (1954-1960)
Mr David Wake-Walker (1956-1960) (Chairman of Governors)
Mrs Jenni Wake-Walker
Click the link below to find out more about the Half Century Club and for the Guest List and Photographs for 2006.
Link to Half Century Club page
Saturday 12th May 2007
Old Orwellian Day
Orwell Park School, Nacton, Suffolk
Nearly 100 Old Orwellians and their families attended this year’s Old Orwellian Day.
The day started with a Memorial Service in Nacton Church celebrating the lives of Sylvia and Brian Belle, followed by the planting of a Sweet Chestnut Tree overlooking the cricket ground.
Some Old Orwellians who were returning for the first time were able to reminisce with old acquaintances. One former pupil was returning for the first time in 60 years! Those that return each year enjoying seeing old and new friends too.
During lunch, current pupil Jack Dolbey read his very amusing speech about the pros and cons of being short which had won him the Public Speaking Competition. Head Boy, Toby Skailes and Head Girl Lucy Ronan spoke of their memories of Orwell Park as they continue their education at senior school next year.
The Headmaster Elect, Mr Paul Forte was present, speaking to many former pupils during the day. At lunch he spoke of how much he was looking forward to joining Orwell Park in September.
Click below to download photographs and the attendee list of Old Orwellian Day 2007
Old Orwellian Day 2007
Attendee List
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Thursday 3rd May 2007
Bedstone Court ‘Pilgrimage’
Bedstone College, Bucknell, Shropshire
17 former pupils and 12 wives returned, some for the first time since 1945 to Bedstone College. The group had a very memorable day looking around Bedstone which was devastated by fire in 1995. Thanks to Mr Symonds, Headmaster for the last 17 years, the School has been fully restored and is educating over 280, 3-18 year old boys and girls.
In the evening an informal gathering took place at the Baron of Beef in Bucknell.
Click here for the Attendee List and Photographs.
With thanks to John Bagley (1945-1950) who has written an article about the Bedstone Reunion which appears in the September 2007 Newsletter.
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