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 ...
Read MoreMerry 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!...
Read More300 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...
Read MoreOSA 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...
Read MorePrize 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...
Read MoreReunion – 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...
Read MoreQueen 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)...
Read MoreLt 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...
Read MorePhillip Mann
Phillip Mann (1954-62) was one of the New Zealand’s major theatre influences and a prominent author. We have been informed that he has died in Wellington on Thursday 1st September. Our next Newsletter will carry a tribute to his life and work. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends....
Read MoreSad News
It was much sadness that we have recently heard of the untimely passing of OS Joe Fell, leaver 2011. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends at this very sad time from all at Scarborough College and the OSA....
Read MoreMarch Reunion Photographs
The photographs from the Reunion are available at: https://www.flickr.com/gp/195301317@N03/xpeHY2...
Read MoreEd’s 24 Peaks Challenge
OS Ed Hopper is taking on the 24 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease. If you would like to help Ed get to this target, please donate on https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/edward-hopper1 and read about his reasons for taking on this challenge....
Read MoreAdrian Hanwell – Lodge 1964-69
It is with much sadness that we report the recent passing of Adrian who died suddenly at home on 31st October aged 71 years. Beloved brother of Iona and Lorna, Adrian will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held at St Andrews United Reformed Church Scarborough YO11 2...
Read MoreOlympic Hopes
Charlotte Cundall Para Dressage: Charlotte who was a very deserving recipient of the OSA Alumni Award in, 2019 writes on her Facebook page of her listing as a Nominated Entry for Tokyo 2020. This is great news and we extend our congratulations to her. “I’m not quite sure I even know where ...
Read MoreOS Sam Mudd wins Industry Achievement award
Phoenix Software's MD Sam Mudd née Ridley (1980-87 Crews) reflects on her journey to the top of the industry after winning a one-off Industry Achievement award at this year's Women in Channel Awards. Many congratulations on her achievement. You can view the interview at https://jwp.io/s/Z8VL...
Read MoreFormer President stands down
It is with regret that I have to tell you that Mrs Zoe Harrison has decided to stand down as Liaison Officer for the OSA. Zoe has served the OSA for over 30 years in different capacities and without her there is no question the OSA would not have survived today. All Members and past Students ...
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