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Wontner Masterclass with Max Stafford Clark
If asked to describe Max Stafford Clark in one word, it would be ‘legend’. On Wednesday 29th April we were unbelievably lucky to attend the 2015 Wontner Masterclass led by him. We had all watched Max's...
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A Grand Performance at Annual Hong Kong Concert
Towards the end of the Easter holiday, a group of Oundelians travelled with Mr Gibbon and Mr Hone to perform in the School's annual spring concert in Hong King.Six pupils flew out to Hong Kong where...
View ArticleThe Sights and Delights of Paris
At the start of the Easter holiday, 23 pupils and staff travelled to Paris. After dropping our bags at the hotel we went straight out to go the Eiffel Tower. Luckily Paris is just as beautiful in the...
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First Prize Trip to Beijing
Having won first prize in the group performance category of the HSBC Mandarin speaking competition earlier in the year, six pupils - Edward Willey (Ldr), Coco Brown (W), Finn Taylor (L), Egan Pashley...
View ArticleSports Round-up Week Ending 2 May
The 1st XI cricket team had a busy start to the season, with its first game against Stowe ending in a draw. Stowe made 235-4 dec while Oundle made 171-4. There was some good bowling from Toby Warner...
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The Poetics of Mathematical Proofs
Rebecca Siddall (L) has published her first book, entitled The Poetry of Proof, using poetry to explain fifty mathematical proofs. The Poetry of Proof aims to introduce the aesthetic and creative...
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Massed Voices and Orchestra Perform at Cathedral
On Friday 1 May, 226 singers united with an orchestra of some 80 players under the batons of the legendary Howard Goodall (best known for his theme tunes for TV series such as QI, Mr Bean and The Vicar...
View ArticleSports Round-up Week Ending 9 May
The 1st XI played Rugby on Saturday 8th. Oundle, whilst bowling two spinners, took quick wickets and fielded superbly, managing to bowl an impressive Rugby batting line-up for 185, with Ben Graves (F)...
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Commemorating Eric Yarrow 1895-1915
On Friday 8th May, a service of commemoration was held at Oundle School for Old Oundelian, Eric Fernandez Yarrow (1895-1915), to mark the 100th anniversary of his death near Ypres, in WW1.The service,...
View ArticleSports Round-up Week Ending 17 May
The new pavilion hosted schoolboy cricket’s toughest opponents on Saturday – Bedford. Winning the toss, Ben Graves (F) put Bedford into bat on a good wicket. Tight, economical bowling meant Bedford...
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J M Mills Cricket Pavilion Officially Opened
Oundle celebrated the official opening of the J M Mills Cricket Pavilion on Sunday, 17 May. The event was marked by a cricket match between the 1st XI and the Oundle Rovers. A lunch was held in the new...
View ArticleFrench Language Exam Success for Sixth Form Pupils
Having passed the DELF Junior B1 qualification last year with flying colours, 14 Oundelians currently studying French in the Lower Sixth Form have passed the prestigious DELF B2 examination. The...
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Chemistry Olympiad Yields Medalist Results
Thirty-six pupils took on the significant challenge of this year's Chemistry Olympiad, sponsored by The Royal Society of Chemistry, with three pupils, Michael Hutchinson (F), Harry Hutchinson (G) and...
View ArticleExploring Interests and Ideas in Essay Competitions
2015 was the first time Christ’s College, Cambridge has held an essay competition, providing five titles for candidates to choose from. Alice Park (N) won one of the five first prizes (£100) for her...
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Spanish Language, Food and Culture by the Beach
During the Half Term exeat a group of 20 Fourth Form pupils went on an eight day trip to Spain where they had the opportunity to improve speaking skills and acquire a greater knowledge and appreciation...
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Sports Round-up Week Ending 6 June
Back from the Half Term holiday, Oundle’s 1st XI produced a fighting display to draw against Felsted at home. On a warm afternoon, Felsted won the toss and elected to bat. The team were rewarded for...
View ArticleCelebrating 50 Years of Anglo Chinese Relations
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding, SACU sponsored the first Needham Essay Prize competition for Oundle School Sixth Form pupils, who were asked to respond...
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Headmaster David McMurray 1937-2015
One of Oundle’s great Headmasters, David McMurray has died after a long illness. The many teachers and support staff at School who knew him have paid fond tribute to his time at the helm from 1982 to...
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Boat Club Rows to Four Wins at Star Regatta
The Oundle Boat Club performed very well at the recent Star Regatta in Bedford, with four wins and five boats in the finals.Anna Van de Braak (L) was dominant in both of her singles events and won both...
View ArticleSports Round-up Week Ending 13 June
With persistent rain throughout the afternoon, most of the day’s fixtures were cancelled, aside from swimming. The swimming teams travelled to Gresham’s for a series of fixtures. Zoe Onyett (W) and...
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