Alumni Officer
A vacancy has arisen for the above position. The successful applicant will be expected to be computer literate, and the post will consist of assisting the Chairman and Committee with the clerical work. This involves: • Helping with the OSA newsletter - the aim is to produce 3 a y...
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Phil Wilson – Update
Phil has come along way and Sarah is coping admirably as his full time carer but they still have a long way and time ahead of them. There is no end date to his rehab and the support that they will both require. Both want to show Phil's progress and thank those who have donated and supported over t...
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Sophie Ellis Bextor parnters with East Yorkshire Distillery
Wicstun Distillery run by ex Scarborough College Pupil Jago Packer, based in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, is excited to announce they have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for Sophie Ellis Bextor’s new Limited Edition, Rosé Wine, “Rosé On The Dancefloor” This has been a ...
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In Memoriam
We have been notified of the passing of: Tom Pindar who was Chairman of the Board of Governors for 13 years from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s. His membership of the Board covered some 29 years. A tribute, by Dr Hempsall, of Tom's work for the College can be found on the Archive section of th...
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OSA Newsletter October 2024
October Newsletter 2024 https://www.scarboroughcollegeosa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OSA-Newsletter-October-2024.pdf...
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Developments – Sport
This term, students are benefitting from a resurfaced netball and tennis courts, and new cricket nets. Hockey spectators and players can keep an eye on the score with the new electronic scoreboard which has been sponsored by the OSA. The next phase will be a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) on the si...
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Celebration of the Life of Ian Parkinson
Some 40 plus former colleagues & pupils together with friends from the local art community spent time reflecting on Ian’s life in Lisvane Hall. After a welcome from Annie all were free to wander amongst the many exhibits of Ian’s life - painting, photos, military figures meticulously paint...
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Ian Parkinson
Ian Parkinson has sadly passed away, at home on 31st July, aged 83. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. There will be a private funeral but his life as an artist, photographer and former Head of Art at the College from 1973 until his retirement in 2001 will be commemorated at a later date....
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OSA Reunion 2024 – The Musicals of Bill Scott
The photos from The OSA Reunion 2024 are now live! Click the link below to have a look through. Thank you to photographer Richard Ponter. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtEDP Some 100 OSs enjoyed an evening at the Musicals of Bill Scott, covering some 20 years at the college. The Alumni Award was prese...
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Help Phil rebuild his life after brain injury
Zoe Harrison is organising this fundraising appeal on behalf of Sarah Grice https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-phil-wilson-as-he-rebuilds-his-life?member=33215659&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook 28 November 2022. A date that Phil...
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Olivier Awards nominations
Huge congratulations to OS Rob Hastie, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, for his incredible achievement! Rob's direction of 'Operation Mincemeat' has earned the show an incredible 6 Olivier Awards 2024 nominations, one of which being 'Best New Musical'! This recognition is a testament to the ...
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Merry Christmas to all!
A very successful term has just ended and the Committee wishes all members of the OSA a Merry Christmas and we hope that you have a Happy 2024. Keep an eye on social media and the website for details of the OSA summer Reunion which will be held on the weekend of May 18th!...
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300 Club
At the last meeting of the year for the Local Group of the OSA Committee, the Xmas draw for the 300 Club took place. Headmaster Guy Emmett and OSA President Miles Cartwright are pictured showing the winning number - 63. Bernard Fletcher will be receiving his prize of £100 very soon. The 300 Cl...
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OSA Ball 2023
Some 200 OSA members, parents, staff and friends enjoyed an excellent evening at the Spa. A fire alarm, just before the first course had been served, necessitating an evacuation into the rain for some 20 minutes whilst the fire brigade checked the venue did not dampen spirits. At the start of the...
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Prize Giving 2023
Guests of Honour at this year’s Prize Giving were Old Scardeburgians Robert Hastie & Ben Taylor. Robert Hastie is an award-winning theatre director of plays and musicals, and is Artistic Director of The Sheffield Crucible.Rob spent seven years at Scarborough College, leaving in 1995. He spen...
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Reunion – The Rowe Era
A huge thank you to everyone who attended this year's OSA Reunion in one way or another! The official photos are now here (link below) We were absolutely delighted with over 80 people attending the dinner on Saturday night and being able to field a competitive cricket team for the first time in 1...
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Queen Elizabeth II – 1926-2022
On behalf of the OSA Committee, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth. Her devotion to duty and service to the country will never be surpassed. Miles R Cartwright (President OSA)...
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Lt Phill Fordham – RN Pilot
OS Lt. Phill Fordham (2002-08) returned to the College today, giving an inspirational presentation to current students about his career path as a pilot in the Royal Navy. Phill’s story has seen him fly over Buckingham Palace, track submarines and be appointed as the Aircraft Commander during Natio...
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