OU Magazine Issue 35 2007-2008

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LONDON OU DINNER The London Dinner is the biggest event in the OU calendar and following last year’s success it is once again being held in the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel located in Knightsbridge on Thursday 7th February 2008. The Chairman of the dinner will be Neil Aitken (L 81) past Director of Finance and Administration for the British Olympic Association. The price remains the same as the previous two years – tickets are £60 per person (£35 for OUs under 25) and include a bottle of wine with the meal. Contact Nicola Tyers on 01572 820616 or nmt@uppingham.co.uk

Tickets can be paid for by credit card by calling Nicola Tyers at the OU Association on 01572 820616, or by cheque (payable to The Uppingham Association) using the form on the OU website www.olduppinghamian.co.uk. For more details, or to let Nicola know of any special dietary requirements, please email nmt@uppingham.co.uk.

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One of the more challenging times in the year was the visit of not one but three inspection teams. The reports are available on the School website, but one telling comment in particular came from the Chief Boarding Inspector when asked to outline areas in which the School could do better –“we couldn’t find any” he replied as he snapped his file shut. We are never complacent so we know there is always room for improvement. What did the inspectors find during their visit? They found pastoral care which is as good as it gets and they found committed teachers who really engage their pupils in learning. They were lyrical in their praise of the breadth and depth of activities on offer. They were amazed not only by the quality of our music and all the creative arts, but also the depth of participation. One senior inspector remarked to me that although every great school has a group of excellent musicians at the top, Uppingham has a depth of musical engagement which is unparalleled

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Memory Corner

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The London OU Dinner

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Staff News

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