Launch of new Leavers’ Bursary Fund
14 March 2017Over the years to mark students time at College parents have been asked to contribute to a number of projects; including sculpture, benches, a sundial and more. Having spoken to a number of ‘leaver parents’, this type of approach isn’t always universally embraced, so this year we have a new initiative. For those of you […]
Gaining momentum…
17 February 2017As the 2017 Momentum interviews approach, I thought that I would send a quick reminder about how much talent is coming out of Academy and State Schools in the UK. The article at the link below was written by a Momentum student whilst working for The Budding Entrepreneur Magazine, who are a great support of ours, […]
OWs climb Mount Kenya
26 October 2016Two or three times a year there is an informal gathering of old OW friends, all of the same vintage 1979-1984. In one such curry house gathering in November last year, a random plan was hatched to celebrate their 50th birthdays, in 2016, by climbing Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in […]
OWs at Home
09 October 2016Saturday 8th October was a full on OW related day of events at College. Many OWs came back for the ‘OWs at Home’ event and judging by the laughter and chatter in Waterlooo Hall, they clearly enjoyed themselves. It was fantastic to have such a mix of ages gather over a delicious (thank you to […]
Willow and the LFA sponsorship
16 September 2016I am in the surprising position of being Chairman of the London Football Awards & Nick Smith, who is another OW that you know, is also on the committee with me. A little backgroundthe LFA is the main fundraising event of the year for Willow, a charity founded by Bob & Megs Wilson. You may […]
RESCO: looking for short-term corporate sponsorship
16 September 2016I work for a social impact business called Resco, whose goal is to dismantle poverty through business. To cut to the chase – we’re looking for short-term corporate sponsorship. Our strategic plan is to see our businesses cover the costs of our social impact by 2018 but in the interim we are seeking funding of […]
Opportunity for young OWs looking to get into Sports Media
12 September 2016I wanted to email regarding a possible opportunity for young OWs looking to get into Sports media, in particular Rugby. My business partner and I have recently launched a Fantasy game for the sport of Rugby Union where participants are able to bet on real players for a number of competitions every week. The game […]
OW skydiving at 80!
08 August 2016On Ian Nason’s (O. 50) 80th birthday he will be doing something extraordinary. Ian will be skydiving in aid of the Prince Albert Foundation Bursary programme. The programme helps to widen access and open the College’s doors to pupils of promise, ambition and talent but with limited financial means. Please do get in touch with […]
OW Sam Aspland-Robinson
30 June 2016OW Sam Aspland-Robinson (Bl. 15) was an integral member of the England U20 team that won the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship, beating Ireland in the final 21-45.
OW in the news
18 June 2016Brian Trenchard-Smith (M. 64), one of Quentin Tarantino’s favorite film directors, has written a metaphysical thriller ‘The Headsman’s Daughter’ and is receiving plenty of attention for it. Read more here