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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Phillip 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....
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Sad 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....
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March Reunion Photographs
The photographs from the Reunion are available at: https://www.flickr.com/gp/195301317@N03/xpeHY2...
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Ed’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....
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Adrian 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...
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Olympic 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 ...
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OS 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...
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Former 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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World Record holder – Jason Liversidge
Following his success in setting a new UK record, Jason set a new world record of 67mph, breaking the previous speed record for an electric all-terrain mobility vehicle by 5mph. An absolutely superb performance. Jason, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 when he was 37, previ...
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World record attempt – electric wheelchair
Jason Liversidge will make an attempt to set a world record for an electric wheelchair on 27th September 2020 at Elvington air field. This is a Straightliners event , tickets for spectators are £10 and no tickets available at the gates. https://straightliners.events/.../2020.../record-events... ...
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Supporting International Boarders Award – nomination for Mrs Thomas
Mrs Janet Thomas received the news today that she has been chosen as one of the finalists in the Supporting International Boarders Award category by the Boarding Schools' Association. The nomination highlights many of the small things Mrs Thomas does to make boarding a real home from home. She...
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OS Jason Liversidge sets UK wheelchair speed record
Jason Liversidge (1984-1992) was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 when he was 37. He has undertaken a number of challenges which have been so impressive - in 2017 he became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Snowdon in an electric wheelchair (see OSA news item August 2nd 201...
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From Scarborough College to Warfare Officer
Congratulations to Old Scardeburgian Matthew Harris for passing out as a Commissioned Officer in the Royal Navy. Matthew left Scarborough College in 2015 with an IB score of 38 points, a DofE Gold and the CCF Sword of Honour. He read History at Edinburgh University and graduated in 2019. From the...
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