Desert Rats Memorial Day
On Thursday 19th May the Prep School gathered with guests from the Desert Rats Association for our annual Memorial Service.
National Riding Success for Ottie
Congratulations to Ottie in Year 8, who came 5th place in the National Riding Club Championships at the weekend.
Pre-Prep Recital
On Wednesday 18th May our young musicians from the Pre-Prep took to the stage in the Orangery…
Inter-School Chess Tournament
On Monday 16th May, Orwell Park hosted an inter-school chess tournament with sixty four pupils from years four to seven testing their skills against one another…
Golf Team Win at Aldeburgh
The u13 Golf Team had a great time at Aldeburgh Golf Club this week…
Football Success for Lexi
Well done to Lexi in Year 5, who last weekend represented Kesgrave Kestrels at an FA regional football tournament.
The World’s Toughest Row
Tom Rose, 28, a former pupil of Orwell Park School, paid his prep school a return visit on Tuesday 10th May to speak to Year 7 and Year 8 pupils about his recent experience of “The World’s Toughest Row”
Orwell Park School welcomes Ukrainian children
Orwell Park School has been delighted to welcome three Ukrainian children seeking refuge and a safe place to continue their education
Scholarship Update
Congratulations to Layla in Year 8, who has been awarded an academic scholarship to Brighton College
Pupils Compete at the IAPS National Skiing Championships
On Monday 9th May, we took seven of our pupils to compete in the IAPS Skiing Championships at Hemel Hempstead.
Old Orwellian joins Forbes’ 30 under 30
Former Orwellian Joseph Reed has recently been added to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for his work as a contemporary paper cut artist.
OPS Challenge
Last week, Year 7 had a fabulous OPS Challenge expedition which included scuba diving, kayaking, raft building, camping and hiking. It was two days of trying new activities, honing existing skills, practising communication and leadership skills and, above all, having lots of fun!
Creative Exhibition
Our ‘Creative’ exhibition is currently on show for the School community to view in the Alston Room. We are very proud of our Year 8 students who have prepared Art or Design Technology scholarship portfolios this year for applications to a range of schools around the country.
New Cricket Shirts
A huge thankyou to JM Finn, our new 1st team cricket shirt sponsor. Our boys and girls 1st XI teams were proud to wear their fantastic new shirts in their matches against OBH yesterday afternoon.
Orangery Lecture
Last night’s Tuesday Orangery Lecture Pythagoras: Hero or Villain, featured Katherine Hanharan, Housemistress of Constables at Uppingham School. A large audience grappled with maths problems, as well as learning more about the man himself and the times in which he lived.
Senior Schools Fayre
25 leading local and national senior schools attended the biennial Senior Schools Fayre at OPS on Saturday. There were pleasing numbers of parents from all year groups, as well as some very excited pupils in Years 6, 7 and 8, who enjoyed talking to Registrars and Heads throughout the morning.
Cricketing accolade for Gracie
On 19th & 20th April, Gracie in Year 6 spent two days at Lord's Indoor Cricket School where she had individual coaching after being awarded the Cliff Piper Memorial Scholarship by Suffolk Cricket earlier this year. She enjoyed a great two days, including a tour of the ground and museum.
Skiing Competition
On Sunday, Oscar Burnett-Hall, Theo Harris-Page and Matthew Walker represented the school at the Eastern Region Snowsports Association Schools' Ski Race in Norwich. The boys performed really well and finished 4th in the U10 team event.