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Funeral of Stephen Bartlett

Streaming order summary Streaming details for the service of John Stephen Bartlett at 11:30 (BST) on Friday 22nd August, at Haltemprice - Chapel, run by Robert A Drew & Son are as below. Watching Live & On Demand Website https://watch.obitus.com Username xaxi3076 Passwor...

Stephen Bartlett – In Memoriam

We have been informed that Stephen Bartlett (Lodge 1959-1964) has died. He had been taken into Hospital 3 weeks ago and unfortunately died during the night of 22nd July. John Isles, former OSA President says that Stephen was one of the main helpers to him on the Archives site and spent many hou...

Andrew Frost – in Memoriam

On Monday 14th July, Andrew Frost (College, 1958-62) passed away in Scarborough Hospital from Covid Pneumonia. He used to own the Majestic and Everley Hotels, and was also a successful rally driver. OSA President, Miles Cartwright writes - “Andrew was my old rallying partner. He hadn’t been...

Reunion ’25

Over 60 former students and staff from the 80s enjoyed a very entertaining evening and a buffet at School. The Alumni Award was presented by President – Miles Cartwright to Nick Jones (Lisvane & Hartford – 79–87). Click the image below to scroll all the official photos from the event ta...

Statement from the President regarding the Archives

Some of you will have noticed that recently it has not been possible to access the archives. The reason for this drastic action is because we have been advised that certain details that are publicly available could break the data protection laws, ie, dates of birth, names, dates students joined a...

OSA Newsletter February 2025

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Phil and Sarah SC Prize Giving November 2024

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...

Sophie Ellis Bextor partners 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 ...

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...

OSA Newsletter October 2024

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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 ...

OSA Newsletter January 2024

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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!...

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...

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...