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OA Day 2024 It was wonderful to welcome back a number of OAs and former staff on Saturday, 28th September. During the Chapel service the choir sang a beautiful rendition of ‘For the Harvest’ and Faith Banton (widow of Nicholas Banton OA 1938) read ‘The Road not taken’ by Robert Frost. After Chapel, a tree was planted in memory of David Mockler who not only went to Ascham and the College but also taught at St Andrews for 21 years. As a fellow OA, OE and colleague, Nicholas Rideal spoke about the many years he had known David, working alongside him and also keeping in touch during retirement. Drinks at mid-day were then followed by a splendid meal in the Dining Room. A presentation was also given by Emma Garrett on the Blue-Sky Bursary Appeal. Tours of the school took place after lunch and guests then enjoyed the chance to linger and reminisce over a cup of tea before proceedings drew to a close in the late afternoon.
OA DAY 2025 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 27 September 10.45 am
All OAs and former members of staff are warmly invited to attend. T his year we are introducing one small change. We are making this a targeted event to encourage OAs who left 20, 25 or 30 years ago the chance to return and celebrate this anniversary and reconnect with their contemporaries. So, this year we are hoping that OAs who left in 1995, 2000 or 2005 will consider attending. Details have already been sent out to members of these cohorts but if you have not received anything, and would like to come, then do please email me: claughton@standrewsprep.co.uk • The day will start with coffee/tea in the Library (former Playroom) at 10:45 am. • There will then be a Chapel service, starting at 11:30, followed by lunch. • Please see details of how to book your places on page 3. • Payments should be made online as per details on the booking form. • Alternatively, you may wish to pay by cheque and return a hard copy of the Booking form to me at the school address.
Those present included: Old Aschamians Dr John Crook (1960), Dr Richard Peatfield (1962), Tony Peatfield (1965), Andrew Price (1952) and Nicholas Rideal (1963). Old Androvians Dr John Briscoe LVO (1946), Tom Gregory (1988), Rupert Harper (1967), Farshad Irvani (1977), Katie Fitzpatrick, nee Offord (2000). Former Staff Sue Offord (1998 – 2019), Andrew Price (1980 – 1989), Nicholas Rideal (1981 – 1990), John and Susan Smith (1984 – 2009) and John and Liz Wilton (1977 – 2001). Current Staff Emma Garrett, Chris Laughton and Paul Shouksmith.
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