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I am continually impressed by the remarkable engagement shown by our community with the school’s events programme, and I know this new school year will be no different. As always, our goal is to foster a sense of connection with as many of you as possible, ensuring everyone – from parents and alumni to staff and friends of St Paul’s – feels a part of our school. I’m also thrilled that I’ll be heading to the US this Autumn Term and look forward to meeting with many of our US community.
I hope you are all able to find something within these pages that sparks your interest and I look forward to seeing you at one of the events this term.
Sally-Anne Huang High Master
The Autumn Term is about welcoming back the St Paul’s community for a new school year and introducing our families who are joining us for the first time to the many and varied school events. This year, we are particularly excited to host our first Introduction to St Paul’s Bursary Programme events, and our second year of House Social events, and our new OP University events, amongst many other old favourites. Under the leadership of Rachael Kirkham, our Engagement and Events team has curated a diverse programme, designed to appeal to both curious observers and passionate enthusiasts across a range of subjects. We welcome your feedback and any suggestions for future events, which you can give by contacting the team via community@stpaulsschool.org.uk
Ellie Sleeman Director of Development and Engagement
AUGUST 2024
Boarders and Parents’
Welcome Tea
Wednesday 28 August
3.00pm
Wathen Hall Foyer
The Boarding House will formally welcome new boarders and their parents to the school at this welcome reception. This event includes afternoon tea and will be an opportunity for boarders and parents to meet the Boarding House staff and the St Paul’s Community team.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
Lower Eighth Pupils and Parents’ Welcome Lunch
Thursday 29 August
12.00pm
Founder’s Court
New 16+ joiners and their parents are invited to lunch with the Head of Upper School as a way to welcome them into the St Paul’s Community.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
SPJ First Year
New Parents’ Evening and Supper
Thursday 5 September
6.30pm Dining Hall
A yearly tradition, hosted by current parents as a way to welcome new parents in Lower First and Upper First to the school, with food catered and served by existing parents. A lovely introduction for new parents to the Junior School.
Apposition Dinner
Thursday 5 September
6.45pm Mercers’ Hall
Class of 2024 Upper Eighth prefects and Apposition declaimers will join the Mercers, the High Master and guests from St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School for this celebration of their time at St Paul’s.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
SPS Parents’ Group –
Volunteers’ Coffee Morning
Monday 9 September
9.00am
SPJ Pavilion
The St Paul’s School Parents’ Group (SPSPG) is always looking to recruit new members to join the team and there are many opportunities to give some time to the school through the SPSPG.
To give you the chance to meet other parents and to learn more about the SPSPG and the volunteering opportunities, there will be a coffee morning for parents, with current members of the committee on hand to talk about the various roles.
US Universities Basics
Tuesday 10 September
6.30pm
John Colet Hall
The US Universities Basics presentation is geared to Fifth Form to Lower Eighth parents and students who want to learn more about the process of applying to US universities, what differentiates tertiary education in the United States from the rest of the world, and the extensive support offered to students at St Paul’s in their application process.
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US Universities
Meeting
Wednesday 11 September
6.30pm
John Colet Hall
The US Universities Meeting is for Upper Eighth parents who have a son applying to American universities in the Autumn Term 2024. We will go over some key points about strategy, ensure that parents have a clear timeline of important due dates, and outline what the next steps are for parents and students.
SPS New Parents’ Welcome
Wednesday 11 September
7.00pm
Founder’s Court and Dining Hall
The St Paul’s School Parents’ Group will host a drinks reception and buffet supper to welcome new parents to the Senior School community. This is a wonderful chance to meet and befriend other parents in your year. You may be brand new to the school, moving up from the Junior School, or returning with a sibling, but we encourage all Fourth Form and new Lower Eighth Form parents to come along. Audience
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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SPS Joint Concert with St Paul’s Girls’ School
Thursday 12 September
7.00pm
St Paul’s Girls’ School
The musical year kicks off with this major collaboration between St Paul’s and St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS). Talented musicians from both schools work side-by-side to deliver a major choral and orchestral concert, this year hosted by SPGS. The repertoire includes Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 and Vivaldi’s G minor Magnificat.
SPJ New Parents’
Coffee Morning
Friday 13 September
8.30am Wathen Hall Foyer
A welcome event hosted by the SPJ Parents’ Group. All parents in the Junior School are invited to mingle and enjoy the array of refreshments available.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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SPS Boat Club –
Welcome Back Drinks
Friday 13 September
6.00pm
The Bridge, SW13
The Boat Club Parents’ Group invites all coaches, current rowing parents, 2024 leavers and their parents to join us for informal drinks.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
Architecture Weekend
Saturday
14
– Sunday 15
September
9.00am
St Paul’s School
St Paul’s School Art Department invites A Level pupils interested in studying architecture to attend Architecture Weekend 2024. The programme endeavours to stimulate thinking and discussion about the process of design and making the built environment. The Architecture Study Day and Site Visit will explore key issues challenging design and practice today. This year, the spotlight will be on the Open House Festival programme and will take the time to visit a visionary architecture studio. Moving between talks and discussions, pupils will be able to develop their thinking in response to the ideas, approaches and projects presented.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
SCHOOL
SPJ Harvest Festival
Monday 16 September
8.30am Wathen Hall
A thoughtful and inspiring service hosted by the school to encourage the boys to support the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank. Parents of boys in the Lower First through to the Upper Second years are invited to the Harvest Festival service and to enjoy coffee, tea and homemade cakes afterwards.
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Topical Tuesdays: Sustainable storytelling –creating impact through media with Sam Sutaria OP, 2005-10
Tuesday 17 September
7.30pm
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
The Topical Tuesdays series sees guest speakers from the St Paul’s Community share their take on the current environment.
St Paul’s is prioritising sustainability across the school this academic year and will be joined for the first Topical Tuesdays talk of the term by Old Pauline Sam Sutaria, CEO of the WaterBear Network: a B Corp-certified community storytelling network for real good stories, that create real change.
From pioneering storytelling training workshops across Africa, to spearheading global impact campaigns across the world, WaterBear is innovating a new definition of success for the global media industry through a rapidly growing community (WaterBear.Com) and impact-led storytelling studio (WaterBear Studios).
SPJ Second Hand Uniform Sale
Wednesday 18 September
8.00am SPJ Pavilion
The termly second hand uniform sale is open to all SPJ parents to purchase gently used uniform donated by our generous parent community.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
GCSE Art Exhibition:
Private View
Wednesday 18 September
6.00pm
Milton Gallery
An opportunity for parents and pupils to view the finished works from the 2024 GCSE Art cohort.
SPJ Music Ensembles Information Evening
Thursday 19 September
4.15pm Holst Room
This is an opportunity for parents of new boys in Lower Third to find out more and ask questions about our ensembles and choirs.
Capital Angel Network
Thursday 19 September
6.00pm
Phoenix Court, NW1
The Capital Angel Network returns for its sixth startup pitch night at Phoenix Court.
Inspired by the missions of the new Labour government, the panel and three startups pitching on the night will be focused on the theme of ‘Making Britain a clean energy superpower’.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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OLD PAULINES
Young Directors’ Showcase
Thursday 19 – Friday 20
September
6.30pm
Milton Studio
At the end of an intensive two-week period, you will see the outstanding product of the Young Directors’ Showcase. Aspiring theatre-makers get a chance to work with professional practitioners to develop skills in directing, then try them out on a scene or short extract of their choosing.
SPS New Parents’ Coffee Morning
Friday 20 September
8.30am Wathen Hall Foyer
A chance to join new parents for a lovely coffee morning at school. You will get to meet some of the St Paul’s School Parents’ Group members as well as your fellow parents. It’s another opportunity to socialise and get to know more about life at St Paul’s.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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House Socials
Monday 23 – Thursday 26 September
5.30pm
Dining Hall and Atrium
A wonderful opportunity for you to come on site and meet your son’s Tutor and Undermaster in an informal setting, as well as socialise with fellow parents from your son’s House. Soft drinks and light refreshments will be served.
Monday 23 September Gilks House and Stewart House
Tuesday 24 September Blurton House and Nilsson House
Wednesday 25 September Harrison House and Warner House
Thursday 26 September Langley House and Cloete House
Introduction to St Paul’s Bursary Programme
Tuesday 24 September
6.30pm
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
An informal webinar to hear more about the Bursary Programme at St Paul’s School. Our Head of Bursaries, Catherine Bennett, will be joined by Nick Arnold, Deputy Head Pastoral – St Paul’s Juniors, to talk about the various entry points, how to apply and what items are covered by the programme.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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Parents’ Christian Prayer Group Meeting
Wednesday 25 September
8.45am
SPS Chapel
The Parents’ Christian Prayer Group (held jointly between both the Junior and Senior schools) meets twice a term to pray for the boys, staff and events within the school. These informal meetings include coffee, reading/thought for the day and prayers. They take place in the SPS Chapel and all are warmly invited to attend.
You are also welcome to join us before the meeting for the Chapel Eucharist service.
St Paul’s Masterclass:
The Teenage Brain and the Neuroscience of Learning
Monday 30 September – Monday 14 October
6.30pm
Montgomery Room
This Masterclass Series for parents will take place over a three week period with each session lasting for an hour.
Delivered by Tahmer Mahmoud, Director of Teaching and Learning, this course provides a summary of recent research on how the teenage brain develops and the neuroscience of learning. It will aid parents/guardians in understanding the adolescent developmental stage, how humans learn and how best to support their child’s studies.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
OCTOBER 2024
SPJ Informal Concert for Scholars
Tuesday 1 October
4.15pm
Holst Room
A friendly event where our award holders perform and their guests have the opportunity to meet and chat.
Find out more about the role of our award holders and how they can support each other throughout the year.
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Pauline Continuum Cycling
Sunday 6 October
9.00am
Starting from St Paul’s School
Cycling enthusiasts from across the whole St Paul’s School Community will ride in three groups of differing abilities to Colets, the home of Old Pauline sport, in Thames Ditton. Riders will be able to call it a day at Colets or cycle back to St Paul’s. One group for more advanced riders will push on from Colets into the Surrey Hills.
The Continuum is primarily a social cycling club featuring great routes and the opportunity to expand horizons, meeting and riding with members of the community.
We welcome pupils, alumni, staff, parents and friends/family of the St Paul’s community to join our club rides and hope to expand into a cycling community that rides regularly.
SPS Second Hand Uniform Sale
Monday 7 October
12.30pm
Montgomery Room
If you are in need of Senior School uniform, please come along to the termly second hand uniform sale. We have blazers, shirts, trousers, jumpers, sports, and Duke of Edinburgh kit, all at bargain prices.
More clothing donations are also needed –please drop off donations to the Porters’ Lodge marked ‘SHUS’.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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From the Archives: Trophies
Monday 7 October
7.00pm Virtual: Zoom Webinar
Hosted by James Grant, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, and delivered by SPS and OPC Archivist, Kelly Strickland, the first ever ‘From the Archives’ webinar will look at several historic St Paul’s trophies and see what we can learn from them. Some are the typical sports trophy while others act as memorials to past Old Paulines.
SPJ First Years’ Informal Concert
Tuesday 8 October
12.30pm Wathen Hall Foyer
The first lunchtime informal concert of the year. Families of First Year performers can see their boys perform in a relaxed setting – a perfect opportunity to try out new repertoire!
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
Open House
Afternoon
Tuesday 8 October
3.15pm Montgomery Room
The St Paul’s Open House Afternoon provides current parents, grandparents, former parents, Old Paulines and friends of St Paul’s with the opportunity to explore the school, see the new buildings and reconnect with the Community.
SPS Piano Evening
Wednesday 9 October
7.00pm
Wathen Hall
This concert will see some of St Paul’s School’s more experienced pianists take to the Wathen Hall stage to delight us with their most recent repertoire. Boys from all year groups will be performing, and there will be a huge variety of contrasting composers on offer.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
OPC Annual Dinner
Thursday 10 October
6.30pm
Founder’s Court and Dining Hall
The Old Pauline Club invites all Old Paulines to join them for their Annual Dinner which will be held on site at St Paul’s School.
Get together with old friends and new, hear an update from the school and from our guest speaker, Matthew Gould CMG MBE (1984 – 89), CEO of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), and former UK Ambassador to Israel.
SPJ Second Years’ Informal Concert
Tuesday 15 October
12.30pm Wathen Hall Foyer
Second year performers enjoy this opportunity to perform in a relaxed and informal setting.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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Geography Conference: AI in Geography
Tuesday 15 October
6.30pm Dorfman Theatre
The Geography Conference this year will be exploring the role of AI in Geography. The keynote speaker will be Dr Matthew Blackett who will be talking about the role of AI in monitoring and predicting volcanic activity. He will be supported by three other guest speakers discussing the use of AI within the geographical field.
Community Eucharist
Wednesday
16 October
8.00am
SPS Chapel
On the last Wednesday of each half-term, we have a Community Eucharist, to which all parents and OPs are invited, as well as current students. It is a beautiful choir-led Service, with anthem, hymns and homily. It is followed by a complimentary breakfast, to which all are invited.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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Sixth Form Production:
Pre-Show Reception
Wednesday 16 October
6.30pm
Montgomery Room
Family and friends of all Sixth Form pupils are invited to an exclusive pre-show drinks reception hosted by Doug Perrin, Head of Middle School, ahead of the Sixth Form Production of The Real Inspector Hound.
There is no requirement for your child to be in the production and this will provide a perfect opportunity to meet other parents whilst supporting the school’s artistic programme.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
Sixth Form Production:
The Real Inspector Hound
Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 October
7.30pm
Milton Studio
Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound is a hilarious parody of the stereotypical parlour mystery. The play follows Moon and Birdboot, two theatre critics who are watching a nonsensical setup of a typical ‘whodunnit’. By chance, they become involved in the action, causing a series of events that parallel the play they are watching.
Performed by a talented cast of Sixth Form pupils, Hound is a masterpiece of farce that is sure to make the Milton Studio shake with laughter.
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Wessex Branch
OP Lunch
Thursday 17 October
12.15pm White Hart Hotel, Salisbury
The next Wessex Branch OP Lunch will take place at The Mercure White Hart Hotel, Salisbury and Old Paulines and Old Paulinas are welcome to attend.
The guest speaker will be Jeremy Withers Green Esq, President of the Old Pauline Club.
SPJ Third Years’
Informal Concert
Thursday 17 October
4.15pm Holst Room
Third Year performers enjoy this opportunity to perform in a relaxed and informal setting.
Predict the Booker
Thursday 17 October
6.30pm Kayton Library / Virtual
Six books, six readers, five minutes each: hear our pupil readers talk about each of the shortlisted books and join the vote for the one that the St Paul’s Community thinks should win the prestigious Booker Prize of 2024. After five years of abject failure, we nearly got it right last year: could 2024 be our year?
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New York Drinks with the High Master
Thursday 17 October
6.00pm (EDT)
The Ned NoMad, New York
The High Master invites all OPs and parents from our US Community to join her for informal drinks at The Ned NoMad in New York. This will be an opportunity to launch the Shaping our Future: Next Steps campaign, stateside.
Strings Afternoon
Saturday 19 October
1.30pm Wathen Hall
Open to string players from any school, boys and girls aged 8-15 who play violin, viola, cello or double bass, Grade 3–Grade 8 standard. This will be a fun afternoon’s music-making!
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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Boston Drinks with the High Master
Saturday 19 October
7.00pm (EDT)
Bleacher Bar, Boston
The High Master invites all OPs and parents in and around Boston to join her for informal drinks at the Bleacher Bar in the home of the Red Sox, Fenway Park, on the eve of the Head Of The Charles Regatta, where St Paul’s 1st VIII will be competing. We hope you will be able to join her alongside representatives of the Old Pauline Club and the School.
Head Of The Charles Regatta
Sunday 20 October
From 7.45am (EDT)
Boston, MA
The Head Of The Charles Regatta is one of the best known regattas in the world and a highlight of St Paul’s School Boat Club’s rowing season.
We invite members of our stateside community to head down to watch our 1st VIII in action.
Cambridge University OP Drinks
Thursday
24 October
7.30pm
Revolution Cambridge – Rooftop, CB2
There are a number of students from St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School currently studying at Cambridge University, and we would like to bring you together for an enjoyable evening on us.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
Topical Tuesdays: Milton – a typical Pauline?
Tuesday 5 November
7.30pm
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
This Topical Tuesdays talk comes ahead of the 350th anniversary of Old Pauline and poet John Milton’s death on 8 November.
Hosted by St Paul’s Head of English Faculty, Mr Matt Gardner, who will be studying Paradise Lost with his pupils in Autumn Term, John Venning will offer a consideration of some of the assumptions around Milton’s reputation.
John Venning was Head of English at St Paul’s from 1989–2014. The Milton Building was so named at his suggestion. He fought any attempt to remove Milton from the list of A Level set books (particularly when that suggestion came from the Head of English at Westminster). He is NOT a Milton specialist.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
In Conversation with the High Master
Wednesday 6 November
6.00pm
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
The High Master invites all parents to the next ‘In Conversation’ virtual event.
Mrs Huang will be joined by Mr Dan Pirrie, SPS Deputy Head – Academic, and Ms Tanya Zalar, SPJ Deputy Head –Academic, for a discussion around St Paul’s Academic provision.
GCSE Composers’ Concert
Wednesday 6 November
7.00pm Wathen Hall
An opportunity to hear GCSE Music students’ compositions performed live in the Wathen Hall. Sixth Form Music students are required to attend, with parents and friends welcome and all encouraged to support.
Treasures of St Paul’s – Celebrating
John Milton
Thursday 7 November
5.30pm
Kayton Library
To continue the commemoration of the 350th anniversary of Old Pauline John Milton’s death, visit the Kayton Library to see the school’s collection of rare books by and about him. We will be displaying copies of Paradise Lost plus some of his political writings. These include our very rare first edition of Areopagitica and The Doctrine And Discipline Of Divorce both published in 1644. Milton attended St Paul’s from 1620 to 1624.
Act of Remembrance
Friday 8 November
10.45am St Paul’s School
As a whole school we gather for the annual Act of Remembrance.
OP Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen is always central to these ceremonies: we will remember them.
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To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
SPS Boat Club –Autumn Drinks
Friday 8 November
6.00pm Atrium
Parents of active rowers are invited to our formal autumn drinks event. We will hear about the current state of the club, plans for this year and future needs.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
Jazz Concert at Pizza Express Jazz Club
Sunday 10 November
10.00am
Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1D
Audience
Our jazz musicians give their annual autumn jazz set, with a mix of combos and larger groups including Big Band and Swing Band, in a programme of traditional standards and contemporary jazz charts. This term sees SPS’ jazz musicians debut performance in London’s iconic Dean Street Pizza Express jazz venue – definitely not one to miss! Audience
St Paul’s Professional Network – Real Estate
Monday 11 November
6.30pm
CBRE, W1G
Our annual Professional Networks series kickstarts with Real Estate, held at the CBRE offices.
Guests will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts from our community as they discuss the Real Estate market in the current climate, as well as the career in general. The speaker line-up will include Simon Marriott OP, London & Scottish Property Investment Management, and Edward Freeman OP, Rare Origins. Audience
Edinburgh University
OP Drinks
Tuesday 12 November
7.30pm
The Three Sisters, EH1
There are a number of students from St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School currently studying at Edinburgh University, and we would like to bring you together for an enjoyable evening on us.
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OLD PAULINES
Wednesday 13 November
6.00pm
Milton Studio
This is the showcase for the Drama GCSE Devised performances. All performances have been devised by the students in the style of Steven Berkoff.
From the Archives: Remembrance
Wednesday 13 November
6.00pm
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
In honour of Remembrance, for our second instalment of ‘From the Archives’, hosted by St Paul’s Teacher of History, Professor Charles Irons, SPS and OPC Archivist Kelly Strickland, will look at Memorial Plaques, just after Remembrance Day. These plaques were given to the families of those who fell in the First World War. The St Paul’s Archives was subsequently given two of these and together we will take a closer looks at the symbols on the plaques and talk about the two Old Paulines named on them. GCSE Devised
Autumn Ensembles
Concert: Pre-Concert
Reception
Wednesday 13 November
6.00pm
Montgomery Room
Family and friends of all Lower Eighth pupils are invited to an exclusive drinks reception hosted by Mr Doug Perrin, Head of Middle School, ahead of the Autumn Ensembles Concert.
There is no requirement for your child to be in the concert and this will provide a perfect opportunity to meet other parents whilst supporting the school’s artistic programme.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
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SPS Ensembles
Concert
Wednesday 13 November
7.00pm Wathen Hall
Ensembles large and small will be performing at this concert which is always fun and varied. Expect jazz groups, vocal groups, String Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, and much more.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
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SPARTA: David Boyd Haycock presents A Crisis of Brilliance – Five Young British Artists and the Great War
Thursday 14 November
6.30pm
Montgomery Room
In 1910 Paul Nash, a former pupil at St Paul’s School, went to the Slade School of Art in London. There he joined a hugely talented group of young students that included Dora Carrington, Mark Gertler, C.R.W. Nevison and Stanley Spencer: they would all go on to become some of the most important British artists of the first half of the twentieth century. Based on his 2009 book, A Crisis of Brilliance: Five Young British Artists and the Great War, in this lecture Dr. Haycock will look at how these five young students learnt from each other, how they responded to a revolutionary new period in art, and how their work and lives were irreparably changed by the impact of the First World War.
SPJ Christmas Fayre
Sunday 17 November
11.00am
Sports Hall
The biggest event in the SPJ social events calendar, the Christmas Fayre has something for the whole family. For one day, the school is transformed into a winter wonderland, offering everything from competitions and raffles to Christmas shopping to suit all tastes. The long running ‘SPJ Bake Off’ and ‘Take on the Teacher’ ping pong tournament are amongst the most popular events.
Thomas Gresham Quiz Night
Tuesday 19 November
7.00pm
Dining Hall
The annual Thomas Gresham Quiz Night is the first big fundraiser of the year for the newly elected Thomas Gresham Committee. Get a quiz team together and join us for a challenging and entertaining evening in aid of the Thomas Gresham Bursary Award. Don’t worry if your quiz skills aren’t up to scratch, there are lots of great prizes to be won in the raffle!
Parents’ Christian Prayer Meeting
Wednesday 20 November
8.45am SPS Chapel
The Parents’ Christian Prayer Group (held jointly between both the Junior and Senior schools) meets twice a term to pray for the boys, staff and events within the school. These informal meetings include coffee, reading/thought for the day and prayers. They take place in the SPS Chapel and all are warmly invited to attend.
You are also welcome to join us before the meeting for the Chapel Eucharist service.
SPS Autumn Concert:
Pre-Concert Reception
Wednesday 20 November
6.00pm
Montgomery Room
Family and friends of all Lower Eighth pupils are invited to an exclusive drinks reception hosted by Ms Naomi McLaughlin, Head of Upper School, ahead of the Autumn Concert.
There is no requirement for your child to be in the concert and this will provide a perfect opportunity to meet other parents whilst supporting the school’s artistic programme. Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
SPS Autumn Concert
Wednesday 20 November
7.00pm
Wathen Hall
Undoubtedly one of the musical highlights of the year, featuring Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Chapel Choir. The programme will include music by Beethoven, Elgar’s Cello Concerto (soloist: Dara Daneshvar) and Saint-Säens’s everpopular concert piece Danse Macabre.
SPJ Autumn Concert
Thursday 21 November
6.30pm
Wathen Hall
Our first large scale SPJ concert of the year! Book early for this impressive display of talent, featuring our larger ensembles and some of our most accomplished soloists.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
OPs in the City
Thursday 21 November
7.00pm
The Ship, EC3R
The Old Pauline Club invites all OPs working in and around the City for informal networking drinks. Work in Finance, Accountancy, Law or insurance? Please do come along!
Oompah Brass Band Extravaganza!
Friday 22 November
12.30pm Wathen Hall
Back by popular demand, this inspiring quintet will work with our brass players and give an informal concert to conclude the experience!
Senior Production: Oklahoma! Pre-Show Reception
Wednesday 27 November
6.00pm Milton Gallery
Family and friends of all Eighth Form Pupils are invited to an exclusive drinks reception hosted by The High Master, Mrs Sally-Anne Huang, ahead of the Senior Production of Oklahoma!
There is no requirement for your child to be in the production and this will provide a perfect opportunity to meet other parents whilst supporting the school’s artistic programme.
Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation.
Senior Production: Oklahoma!
Wednesday 27 November
7.30pm
Dorfman Theatre
Boasting a luscious Rodgers and Hammerstein score, with standards such as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love and Cain’t Say No, Oklahoma! remains one of the twentieth century’s most cherished musicals. The original 1943 Broadway production ran for an unprecedented 2,000 performances, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for drama and created the blueprint for modern musical theatre. The romance between Curley, a charming cowhand, and Laurey, a plucky farm girl, not to mention the comic exploits of Ado Annie and her hapless suitors, have been entertaining audiences for over 80 years; this timeless American masterpiece comes now to the Pauline stage.
Oxford University OP Drinks
Thursday 28 November
7.30pm
The Cape of Good Hope, OX4
There are a number of students from St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School currently studying at Oxford University, and we would like to bring you together for an enjoyable evening on us.
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SPJ Readathon
Sunday 1 December –
Monday 20 January
Online
The Thomas Gresham Committee is back and holding a Readathon over the Christmas holidays for the whole of SPJ; it’s time to grab the books and start reading!
This sponsored event will involve keeping a log of all books read over the Christmas period and securing sponsorship from family and friends. All those taking part will be given House Points, the top reader in each year group will receive a Waterstones gift card and there will be prizes for the House and year group that read the most too!
SPJ Exam Candidates
Concert
Wednesday 4 December
4.15pm Holst Room
A great opportunity for boys to perform one of their exam pieces before their ABRSM exams.
To book events please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
SPS Autumn Term Performance Platform
Wednesday 4 December
4.15pm
Wathen Hall
An informal opportunity for any SPS ABRSM exam candidates to have a run through of pieces in front of a friendly audience. Other students not taking exams are also welcome!
Senior School
Carol Service
Thursday 5 December
6.00pm John Colet Hall
Celebrate Christmas at the annual candlelit Carol Service at St Paul’s School, performed by the Chapel Choir. After the service, please do stay for some light refreshments and mince pies!
SPS Boat Club Plum Puddings
Saturday 7 December
12.00pm Boathouse
Join the Boat Club Parents’ Group at the Boathouse to enjoy fancy dress mixed year group racing, our stellar hamper raffle and a BBQ. The spirited proceedings are a fun way to get the festive season off to a start!
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Junior School
Carol Service
Monday 9 December
2.00pm
St Paul’s Church, W6
The whole St Paul’s Juniors Community will attend this service of traditional lessons and carols, including music from the school choir, Junior Choir and Recital Choir. Parents are very welcome to attend this popular event at St Paul’s Church in Hammersmith.
Community Eucharist
Wednesday 11 December
8.00am
SPS Chapel
On the last Wednesday of each half-term, we have a Community Eucharist, to which all parents and OPs are invited, as well as current students. It is a beautiful choir-led Service, with anthem, hymns and homily. It is followed by a complimentary breakfast, to which all are invited.
Saturday 14 December
7.00pm Jack’s Bar, SE1
Class of 2024 Old Paulines are invited to their First Term Reunion to catch up with peers after their first term at university/travels.
Audience
stpaulsschool.org.uk/events
PARENTS’ EVENINGS 2024-25
SENIORS
Autumn Term
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Lower Eighth Parents’ Evening
Thursday 21 November 2024
Upper Eighth Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 3 December 2024
4th Form Parents’ Evening
JUNIORS
Autumn Term
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Lower Second Parents’
Information Evening
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Lower Third Parents’
Information Evening
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Form Tutor Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Form Tutor Parents’ Evening
Thursday 17 October 2024
Form Tutor Parents’ Evening
Spring Term
Thursday 30 January 2025
6th Form Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 4 March 2025
5th Form Parents’ Evening
Summer Term
Monday 10 May 2025
Upper Eighth Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Lower Eighth Parents’ Evening
Spring Term (Provisional dates)
Thursday 16 January 2025
Upper Third Subject Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Upper Third Subject Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Lower Second Subject Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 29 January 2025
Lower Second Subject Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Lower Third Subject Parents’ Evening
Thursday 13 February 2025
Lower Third Subject
Parents’ Evening
Spring Term (Provisional dates)
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Upper Second Subject Parents’ Evening
Thursday 27 February 2025
Upper Second Subject Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 5 March 2025
First Years Parents’ Evening
Thursday 6 March 2025
First Years Parents’ Evening
Summer Term (Provisional dates)
Wednesday 25 June 2025
First Years Optional Parents’ Evening
SPORTS FIXTURES AUTUMN TERM
SPS RACKETS
Thursday 12 September 2024 vs Eton College (H)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 19 September 2024 vs Charterhouse (A)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 26 September 2024 vs Radley College (A)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 3 October 2024 vs Harrow School (A)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 10 October 2024 vs Wellington College (H)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 17 October 2024 vs Winchester College (A)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 7 November 2024 vs Cheltenham College (H)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 14 November 2024 vs Haileybury (H)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 21 November 2024 vs Clifton College (TBC)
U18A, U18B, U16A, U15A
Thursday 5 December 2024 vs Rugby School (H)
U16A, U15A
Thursday 5 December 2024 vs Rugby School (TBC)
U18A, U18B
Sunday 8 December 2024
National Schools Rackets Singles
Championships 2024 (Queens Club)
SPS ROWING
Saturday 14 September 2024
Scullers Head
Saturday 5 October 2024
Reading Small Boats Head
Saturday 12 October 2024
Pairs Head
Thursday 17–Thursday 24 October 2024
Head of the Charles Regatta Trip
Sunday 10 November 2024
Docklands Small Boats Head
Sunday 24 November 2024
Fours Head
Saturday 7 December 2024
Plum Puddings
SPS FENCING
Saturday 5 October 2024 vs Latymer Upper School (H)
U18A Foil, U18A Epee
Saturday 12 October 2024 vs Westminster School (H)
U18A Foil, U18A Epee
Saturday 23 November 2024 vs St Benedict’s School (H)
U18A Foil, U18A Epee
Saturday 7 December 2024 vs Latymer Upper School (A)
U18A Foil, U18A Epee
Saturday 7 September 2024 vs Epsom College (A)
U16A, U16B, U14A, U14B, U14C, U14D vs Epsom College (H)
1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, U15A, U15B
Saturday 14 September 2024 vs Eton College (A)
1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, U15A, U15B, U15C, U15D vs Eton College (H)
U16A, U16B, U16C, U14A, U14B, U14C, U14D, U14E
Saturday 21 September 2024 vs Tonbridge School (A)
Monday 11 November 2024 vs Reigate Grammar School (H) U14C
vs Caterham School (H) U14D
SPS FOOTBALL
Wednesday 18 September vs RGS, Guildford (A) 1st XV
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 September 2024
U12/U13 Preseason (H)
Tuesday 17 September 2024 vs Dragon (A)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D, U11E
Wednesday 18 September 2024 Oratory Festival (A)
U13A, U10A
Saturday 21 September 2024 vs Dulwich College (A)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D, U13E vs Dulwich College (H)
U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D, U12E, U12F
Wednesday 25 September 2024 vs Belmont (A)
U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D
Friday 27 September 2024 vs Donhead (A)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D vs The Beacon (A)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D, U10E, U10F, U10G, U10H
Saturday 28 September 2024 vs London Oratory (H)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U12A, U12B, U12C
Sunday 29 September 2024 New Hall Festival (A)
U11A
Tues 1 October 2024 vs KCS (H)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D, U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D
Thursday 3 October 2024 vs Belmont (H)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E, U9F
Friday 4 October 2024
vs St Benedict’s (H)
U11A, U11C, U11E vs St Benedict’s (A)
U10A, U10C, U10E
Friday 4 – Sunday 6 October 2024
Tour to Nottingham (A)
U13A, U13B
Tuesday 8 October 2024 vs Belmont (A)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D
Monday 14 October 2024 vs Fulham Boys School (H)
U13A, U13D
Wednesday 16 October 2024 vs Dragon (A)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D vs Dragon (H)
U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D
Wednesday 6 November 2024 vs Grey Court (H)
U13A, U12
Thursday 7 November 2024 vs UCS (H)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E, U9F
Friday 8 November 2024 vs Rosslyn Park (A)
U12A
Saturday 9 November 2024
Belmont Festival (A)
U13A, U11A
Tuesday 12 November 2024 vs UCS (A)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D, U10E, U10F
Wednesday 13 November 2024 vs Dragon (H)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D vs Dragon (A)
U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D
Thursday 14 November 2024 vs UCS (H)
U8A, U8B, U8C, U8D, U8E, U8F
Friday 15 November 2024 vs Belmont (H)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D
Saturday 16 November 2024 vs Dulwich Prep London (A)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U12A, U12B, U12C
Monday 18 November 2024 vs Dulwich Prep London (H)
U13D, U13E vs Belmont (A)
U13A, U13B, U13C
Tuesday 19 November 2024 vs St George’s (H)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D
Wednesday 20 November 2024 vs Fulham Boys School (H)
U12A, U12C vs Dulwich Prep London (H)
U12D, U12E, U12F
Thursday 21 November 2024 vs Donhead (A)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E
Friday 22 November 2024 vs Rosslyn Park (A)
U13A vs St George’s (A)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D vs Cranmore (H)
U10A, U10C, U10E, U10F
Monday 25 November 2024 vs West London Free School (H) U13D
Tuesday 26 November 2024 vs Donhead (H)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D, U10E vs Cranmore (A)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D, U11F
Wednesday 27 November 2024 vs Cranmore (A)
U13B, U13D, U13E vs Cranmore (H)
U12A, U12B, U12C vs Wellington College (A) U11A
Thursday 28 November 2024 vs St George’s (H)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E, U9F
Friday 29 November 2024 vs UCS (A)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D, U11E, U11F vs Rokeby (A)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D, U10G, U10H
Saturday 30 November 2024 vs RGS, Guildford (H)
U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D, U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D
Tuesday 3 December 2024 vs Bromwood Prep (H)
U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D vs Rokeby (H)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E, U9F
Wednesday 4 December 2024 vs Danes Hill (A)
U13A, U13C vs Danes Hill (H)
U12A, U12C
Friday 6 December 2024 vs Bromwood Prep (H)
U10A, U10B, U10C, U10D
Saturday 7 December 2024 vs Bromwood Prep (H)
U13A, U13B, U12A, U12B
Tuesday 10 December 2024 vs Rokeby (A)
U9A, U9B, U9C, U9D, U9E, U9F
Saturday 21 September 2024 vs Old Glynonians (A)
Saturday 28 September 2024 vs Harlequin Am (H)
Saturday 12 October 2024 vs Cranleigh (A)
Saturday 19 October 2024 vs Haslemere (H)
Saturday 26 October 2024 vs Reigate (A)
Saturday 9 November 2024 vs Old Emanuel (A)
Saturday 16 November 2024 vs London French (H)
Saturday 23 November 2024 vs Old Freemens (A)
Saturday 7 December 2024 vs Southwark Lancers (H)
Saturday 14 December 2024 vs Harlequin Am (A)
Thursday 12 September 2024
Autumn Meeting
Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club
Thursday 7 November 2024
Winter Meeting West Hill Golf Club
Thursday 5 December 2024
Annual General Meeting Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club
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