OP Past Events The OP Collection – Bursary Fundraiser

This year saw the launch of our new event, The OP Collection. A long time in the dreaming and planning phase, a vision was shared between the Alumni Team and OPs to host the first event of its kind for St Peter’s and our community. The idea was to launch something fun, fresh and feel good and the event certainly delivered!

The afternoon, hosted by Sarah J Thomas (2003) and in collaboration with Fenwicks, sought to bring together Old Peterites and their guests, current parents, staff and local businesses for a celebration of Old Peterite businesses, particularly, on this occasion, those centred around wellbeing, lifestyle and fashion. We saw the Memorial Hall transformed, with the help of school staff, into a fashion runway fit for our ‘real life’ female models, surrounded by an abundance of gorgeous produce from OP and local businesses. Throughout the afternoon the atmosphere resembled that of a busy indie market at times, whilst simultaneously managing to make guests feel as though they were at a wellbeing retreat, café bar and positivityfuelled fashion show all rolled into one!

Over £500 was raised for bursaries from the amazing raffle held on the day, which will allow more pupils to benefit from all that a St Peter’s education has to offer. Guests from across the whole school community enjoyed a stunning 28-outfit fashion show with trends for the coming spring and summer, modelled by some of our wonderful colleagues, who took to the catwalk for the very first time! Guests also enjoyed a variety of stalls for shopping throughout the afternoon, featuring a selection of local and Old Peterite businesses. The event showcased sessions on home décor tips from Old Peterite Charlotte Watson (1999), and a self-care workshop delivered by current parent Sabbi Martin, whilst enjoying delicious cakes supplied by MoodyMare Patisseries (Emma Walker, 2015).

The photos shown were taken by Old Peterite Bridget Torlesse (1992), who joined us to cover the afternoon with her fantastic photography. We look forward to planning the next event soon, thank you to everyone who made this wonderful event possible.

Nights in London

Visits to our London-based community have been good fun this year, with Old Peterites meeting for both London Drinks and a London Dinner. Held at the Oxford and Cambridge Club last November, The London Dinner was testament to the warm nature of our community. Seeing a range of individuals, different ages, backgrounds and life stages, come together to fill a room with laughter and storytelling, all with the shared experience of St Peter’s and the memories that withstand not only the test of time but are often shared across the generations.

We extend a big thank you to committee members Anthony Dixon (1981) and Ellie Binks (2011) for their fantastic efforts in hosting our London Events.

OP Day 2022

3 September 2022

“Rain Rain, Go Away, Come Again When it’s not OP Day”

On OP Day 2022, the rain did not stop many of you from returning to St Peter’s for the wide range of activities on offer. Kickstarted by the rowing, we hosted Old Peterites and the school community on site for food, children’s entertainment, Netball, Hockey, choir practice, chapel service and school tours. OP Day is the highlight of the calendar - the perfect balance of old school activities and the chance to enjoy what St Peter’s offers pupils today.

Families enjoyed the bouncy castle and children’s entertainment; including juggling workshops and face painting. The bar and food on offer from the school catering team, kept spirits high throughout the day while people cheered on the teams across the various pitches and courts.