Key Events
Listed on this page are the major events which comprise the Oundle 450 programme. Additional events, some of which are not open to the public, are listed here.
January 2006
Launch Lecture: Oundle School’s 450 Years
Mr David Sharp, previously Second Master and currently writing the post-1485
history of the Grocers’ Company
(For the whole school, split over three sessions). Listen
to an excerpt from the lecture (mp3 file). Read about
the lecture.
Thursday 23rd February 2006
Living Logo photograph, Oundle School Playing Fields, 11:00
a.m.
More than 1000 pupils will re-create the 450th anniversary logo for a truly
unique photograph. Read more
Tuesday 21st March 2006
All School Concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Read
more
Oundle Society Reception.
March 2006
Drama Tour: The Hired Man to New York and Washington DC. Read more
March/April 2006
The Headmaster attends/hosts Receptions at Sony Club, New York (31st March), Hong Kong (12th April), and Kuala Lumpur (13th April).
Saturday 16 September 2006
Festival Day at Oundle, incorporating:
Chapel Service
(11:00 am), outdoor lunch and House tours.
Exhibition: Oundle School’s 450 Years
SciTec Ceremony
Grand Finale
Staff Party in Cobthorne Garden, (6:00 pm), by
invitation. Read more
Wednesday 27th September 2006
Rugby: Old Oundelians vs Public School Wanderers, Two Acre, 4:00 p.m. Read more
Saturday 14th-21st October 2006
Oundle 450 Celebration Cruise in the Aegean with Oundle guest lecturer, Mr V. Northwood, organised by www.imatravel.com. Open to OOs, parents, all staff, pupils, and governors. Read more
Saturday 11th November 2006
Lord Mayor’s Procession: CCF Marching Band (subject to confirmation).
Friday 1st December 2006
Service of Thanksgiving, St Paul’s Cathedral (2:30 pm). Tea in The Crypt.
Demand for tickets for the service, and the tea that will follow it, has been unprecedented and it is now oversubscribed. We regret that we will not be able to accommodate all those who wish to attend, but would encourage as many people as are able to attend to join us on Festival Day, 16th September at Oundle.
December 2006
School Science Trip to Antarctica (30 pupils and accompanying staff). Read more