<![CDATA[Old Warwickians News Feed - News]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D2%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:15 GMT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:15 GMT <![CDATA[ The Old Warwickian, Spring/Summer 2026 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=195 Enjoy catching up with the latest OW news.
The Old Warwickian, Spring/Summer 2026

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:15 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ OW Adventures ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=194 To coincide with Warwick School's summer Arts Festival, which has the theme of 'Adventures', we are putting together an online gallery showcasing 'OW Adventures' of all kinds. The gallery will feature powerful images capturing extraordinary OW moments and achievements. 

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:19:44 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ 2024-25 Donor Impact Report ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=193 We are delighted to share our 2024-25 Donor Impact Report, demonstrating how donations to our schools have had an impact on our students and the wider community.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:39:34 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ OWA Annual Dinner 2025 and 2026 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=191 Great to see OWs and staff from many decades enjoying the 2025 Annual Dinner in December. The 2026 Dinner moves to Saturday 6 June... on the evening of the Anniversary Reunions.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:25:17 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ 200 OWs return for the 2025 Anniversary Reunions ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=186 It was wonderful to welcome back to Warwick School some 200 OWs for the 2025 Anniversary Reunions.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:10:17 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Fin Smith - Six Nations 2025 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=185 We are so proud of Fin Smith and his brilliant performance for England in the Six Nations match on 1 February. Fin follows in the footsteps of a number of OWs who gained international rugby caps.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:52:08 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ New Year greetings from Warwick School ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=184 With best wishes to all our Old Warwickian community. There are some wonderful OW social, sporting and networking events to look forward to in 2025... back at Warwick School, in London, around the UK, overseas and also online.

]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 12:10:03 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ The Old Warwickian, Michaelmas 2024 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=181 The Old Warwickian, Issue 46, is out now

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:05:49 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ 200 OWs return for our 2024 Anniversary Reunions ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=180 On Sat 8 June we were delighted to welcome back over 200 OWs and many of the staff who taught them for our OW Anniversary Reunions.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:11:17 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ OWs invited 'Home' ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=178 We're delighted to share the full programme of our month-long Creative Festival 'Home' with many opportunities for OWs to enjoy music, art and drama, and including a big Family Day on 6 July with a special OW lunch and launch of our CCF Corps of Drums. Details about all events here.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 12:54:28 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ View from my window ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=174 As part of the Warwick Schools Foundation Arts Festival which is taking place in 2024 and which has the theme of ‘Home’, we are creating an online OW gallery of ‘View from my window’ images provided by OWs around the UK and overseas. OWs are invited to email a single image showing a ‘View from my window’. The view could be of anything, from your home, work or place of study, at any time of year.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:37:44 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Warwick School, named 'Independent Boys’ School of the Year 2022' ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=166 Warwick School has been named 'Independent Boys’ School of the Year 2022' at the Independent School of the Year Awards.

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:33:11 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ West Country OWs lunch ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=165 Some of our OWs in the West Country enjoyed a great lunch at Lewtrenchard Manor - once the home of 'fleeting' OW Revd Sabine Baring-Gould.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:49:25 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=164 OWs may be interested in watching an obituary for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, recorded last year by journalist Luke Hanrahan, WS 2002-04.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:13:43 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Her Majesty was an Inspiration to Young and Old ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=163 We join the nation in deepest sadness at the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty was an inspiration to young and old around the globe, and to us all. Our family of schools in the Warwick Schools Foundation send sincere condolences to the Royal family. 

]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 18:12:52 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ OWs vs Old Sils, 10 Sept, cancelled ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=162 The OWs vs Old Sils game on 10 September has been cancelled.

]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:59:44 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ 2023 - Save the date ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=161 1960s Lunch, Saturday 25 March 2023
Warwick School

OWA President’s Dinner, Sat 6 May 2023
Exciting venue to be announced the AGM

1973, ’83, ’93, 2003 and 2013 Anniversary Reunions, Saturday 10 June 2023 (14:00-17:30)
Warwick School

]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 10:52:28 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ The Old Warwickian, Michaelmas 2022 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=160 Enjoy reading the latest issue of The Old Warwickian
Issue 42, Michaelmas 2022

]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 10:46:28 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ Michaelmas 2022 Events ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=158 There are some fantastic events for OWs to enjoy over the next few months, including:
OWs in Hong Kong Zoom Reunion - Sun 2 Oct 2022, 11:30 BST, 18:30 HKT
1960s Birmingham Bash - Weds 26 Oct 2022
OWA Annual Dinner - Sat 3 Dec 2022, 18:30.
Book your tickets and look forward to spending special time with old friends and new.

]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 10:42:55 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Sir Stephen Lovegrove KCB (WS 1978-1985) makes welcome return to Warwick School ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/encounters UK National Security Adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove KCB (WS 1978-1985) delivered an engaging Encounters Presentation to a large audience in Warwick School’s Science Lecture Theatre on 8 October. 

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:41:58 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/encounters <![CDATA[ OW Book Groups ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=143 Great to see the four OW Book Groups zooming to discuss their April books last week. The books chosen for May - Hamnet, A Gentleman in Moscow, Sapiens and Telex from Cuba - look set to provide some great discussions too. 

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:21:53 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ 175 OWs zoom in for Martin Green's talk ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=142 175 OWs from across the globe and decades zoomed in to Martin Green’s fascinating talk on Warwickshire’s Industrial Heritage and Warwick School. From Scotland to San Diego and Sydney to South Africa, OWs reconnected with each other, with Martin and with the school.
Watch a recording of the talk via www.oldwarwickians.org/wias.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:03:31 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Mentoring Scheme ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=141 The new Warwick School and King's High mentoring scheme is proving popular with our recent leavers who are looking to gain knowledge or experience in work or study. Read about one of our first mentoring success stories and find out more about joining the scheme at www.oldwarwickians.org/mentoring.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:33:22 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Announcement from the Principal ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=137 Message from Mr Richard Nicholson, Principal of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation

]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 16:56:49 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ WISF Launch Wellbeing Hub ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=136 In support of Children’s Mental Health Week, Warwick Independent Schools Foundation launched a new service, dedicated to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.  Our schools -  Warwick School, Warwick Junior School, and King’s High and Warwick Prep - have drawn on their own resources, based on years of experience and specialist guidance, to provide access for anyone with an interest in mental health and wellbeing, as well as the wider school community.  Our new Wellbeing Hub is now available here. 

]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 18:32:52 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ Happy New Year ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=135 Wishing all our OWs a Happy New Year from all at Warwick School.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 09:18:20 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ Warwick School Christmas Day Carol Service ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=134 Please find here a link to Warwick School's pre-recorded Christmas Day Carol Service.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 09:16:39 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ First virtual OWA AGM ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=127 The 2020 OWA AGM took place virtually, via Zoom, on 5 December.
Reports were received from the Chairman, Head Master, Treasurer and Alumni Officer.
Outgoing chairman Jim Button and co-opted committee members David Stevens (WS 1968-74) and Adrian Keeling QC (WS 1975-85) were especially thanked for their tremendous support for the OWA over a number of years.
The accounts were approved.
OWA Committee 2021...

]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 11:28:16 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Warwick Independent Schools Foundation Advent Calendar ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=126 Take a look at Warwick Independent Schools Foundation Advent Calendar - filled with festive music, readings and fun from across the Foundation
http://www.warwickschools.co.uk/advent/

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 12:17:57 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ New Head Master of Warwick School ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=125 The opportunity to lead Warwick School, one of the most outstanding schools in the country, attracted an exceptional field of educationalists. 

Now, following a comprehensive and rigorous process that started in August, it gives me the greatest of pleasure to announce Mr James Barker as the new Head Master of Warwick School.

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:47:30 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Remembrance ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=123 At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:24:37 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ 2020 Old Warwickian Association AGM ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=122 The Old Warwickian Association 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place as a virtual event on Saturday 5 December at 18:00 BST.
Please email Anne Douglas on a.douglas@warwickschool.org if you would like to attend.
A link to the meeting will then be sent to you.

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 11:29:58 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Ed Button and The King's Singers Digital Tour ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=120 King’s Singer Edward Button (WS 1997-2008), invites you to enjoy The King's Singers Digital Tour - four performances in beautiful six-part harmony, livestreamed to your home until the end of the year. https://sites.google.com/view/rufus-friends-fund/events

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:47:50 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ OW volunteers needed for Careers Virtual Speed Interview Evening ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=119 Warwick School Careers is looking for ten OWs to help with a Virtual Speed Interview Evening on Wednesday 14 October 2020.

We would normally invite employers into school to provide mock interviews to our Upper 6th.  However due to current Covid 19 guidelines, this is not possible this year.  Instead, we are running a Virtual Speed Interview Evening, via Teams, on the evening of 14th October. This will give students a practice opportunity to be interviewed in real time by potential professional employers.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:13:29 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ Mr Jefferies' Lockdown Posts ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=118 During the Lockdown, Mr Jefferies kept in touch with his Sixth Form through daily posts, many of them dealing with quirky pieces of Warwick School history. These posts are now available for OWs to download and enjoy. 

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:28:26 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ Message from the Head Master, Warwick School ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=117 The attached message is written to Old Warwickians from the Head Master, Warwick School, Mr James Barker OW.

]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2020 22:24:21 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Important message from Chair of Warwick School Governors' committee ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=115 The following message is written to all Old Warwickians from the Chair of the Warwick School Governors' committee, Mr Andrew Firth

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 16:31:02 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ Calling OW 5k runners! ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=112 If you are running 5k as part of your permitted exercise and would enjoy a bit of competition and fun, then read on. Organisers of the annual alumni cross country race over Wimbledon Common have set up a weekly Alumni 5k Competition.  To enter... time yourself on your 5k run this week and email your time to a.douglas@warwickschool.org before 17:00 on Sunday 12th April.  Location not necessary but more for interest.  

]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2020 12:15:53 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ The Old Warwickian Summer 2020 out now - but online only. ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=111 The Old Warwickian Summer 2020 is out now - but online only.  If you are an OW who normally receives The Old Warwickian by post, please check your Inbox or subscribe here to receive it.
Happy reading!
Alumni Relations, Warwick School
E: alumni@warwickschool.org

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:48:24 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Greetings from the remote OW satellite office ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=108 Thinking about ways of staying in touch.  Www.warwickschoolconnect.org is a free online platform/network we set up a while ago.  It’s exclusive to OWs and is a good way of staying in touch. 

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:52:06 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Schools Cup Final – Thursday 19 March - Twickenham - Postponed ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=107 Following government advice, the RFU is suspending all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level. This includes the Schools Cup Final at Twickenham planned for this Thursday, 19 March.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:00:21 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Head Master's Quiz - Friday 28 February 2020 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=105 OWs are invited to the Head Master's Quiz on Friday 28 February from 19:30 to 21:30 in Warwick Hall.

£20 per ticket includes a curry supper. Cash bar available. Teams of up to ten welcome.
Money raised will go towards the Warwick School Bursary Fund.

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2020 14:54:34 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ Roy rows the Atlantic ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=104 After 50 days at sea, OW Roy Dixon, with the Atlantic Mavericks, rowed the Atlantic.  Amazing achievement!

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:34:57 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ 1st XV progress to Schools Cup semi-final ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=103 Congratulations to our 1st XV who beat QEGS Wakefield 14-8 in the Quarter-Finals of the National Cup,. They now progress to the Semi-Finals against Northampton School for Boys, which will be played at Allianz Park on Wednesday 4 March, 2020. Further details to follow.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:53:46 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ WS 1st XV in Schools Cup quarter-finals on Weds 4 December 2019 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=102 Warwick School’s 1st XV play QEGS in the quarter-finals of the Schools Cup on Wednesday 4 December at Warwick School.  K/o 14:15.  All support most welcome but may we please ask OWs to park off site that day as there are other school events scheduled.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:03:07 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Warwick School Remembrance Service, 10 Nov 2019 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=101 A reminder that our Remembrance Sunday service, in school chapel is on Sunday 10 November at 17:30. All boys at Warwick School and their families, staff, Old Warwickians and any other members of the school community, past or present, are most welcome to attend.

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2019 13:43:10 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ OW sport update - 6 and 7 September 2019 ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=100 Wishing our OW golfers a great day today, 6 September, at Kenilworth GC.
 With regret, OWs vs Old Sils rugby on 7 Sept is cancelled.
OWs vs Old Sils hockey on 7 Sept at Solihull School still on!

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2019 08:49:57 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ OW Anniversary Reunions ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=99 Head Master Deneal Smith was delighted to welcome 175 OWs back to Warwick School for this year’s anniversary reunions on Saturday 6 July. For many, this was their first visit back to school since leaving, and first contact with those with whom they had shared their formative years.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:12:10 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Thank you James TW ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=97 Huge thanks to James TW (WS 2005-15) who was Guest of Honour at Junior School Prize Giving this week.

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 11:18:14 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ 2019 Summer Spectacular - farewell to Simon Hogg and Liz Green - Fri 28 June ]]> https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=96 Music teachers Simon Hogg and Liz Green would love to see OWs and old friends at the Summer Spectacular on Friday 28 June. This will be Simon and Liz’s final concert before they leave Warwick School this summer. Warwick School and Foundation bands, orchestras and choirs will perform from 17:00 to 22:00.

]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2019 14:44:16 GMT https://www.oldwarwickians.org/news/?pid=2&nid=2&storyid=96