Forthcoming Events
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| Mon 06 Feb |
Herts, Beds and Bucks Old Blues Luncheon |
| Tue 07 Feb |
Shropshire and Welsh Borders Old Blues Luncheon |
| Thu 16 Feb |
East Surrey Old Blues Luncheon |
| Wed 22 Feb | Masonic Lodge |
| Fri 02 Mar |
Surrey and Hants Border Old Blues Annual Dinner |
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Christ’s Hospital Old Blue Special Recognition Award
Christ’s Hospital recognises and acknowledges Alumni who have made an important contribution to the profile of the School through their achievement.
Nominations are sought for alumni who have made an important contribution to the local, national or international community in the course of their career, through voluntary or charitable work or commitment to Christ’s Hospital.
The Old Blues Association is seeking nominations for the award from Old Blues or others. The fields for which nominations will be considered are:
- • Achievement in a chosen career
- • Community engagement and leadership
- • Enterprise and innovation
- • Excellence in sports or the arts
- • Commitment to Christ’s Hospital
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 award is Friday 17th February 2012. The successful alumnus / alumna (and their nominator) will be notified by Friday 9th March 2012.
Further details of how to nominate a candidate are provided in the attached document. Click here for details
New staff in the Development Office
CH is delighted to welcome Pippa Cleary and Fran Reid as Development Officers. Pippa and Fran are job sharing the post and taking over from Anne Sartain who is leaving at the beginning of November. They will no doubt soon become well known to Old Blues as they expand upon this role and help to co-ordinate the fundraising activity currently being planned.
Pippa Cleary
Pippa has joined Christ’s Hospital from Portsmouth Grammar School where she was General Manager for the Portsmouth Festivities and Publicity & Events Manager for the school for the past six years.
Pippa has many years experience in fundraising (from both public and private sectors), marketing,
alumni relations and event management. Since graduating in 1990 from University with a degree in music Pippa has worked for The Japan Festival, international arts management company Harrison Parrott, Peterborough Cathedral Festival and Dean Close School Cheltenham. Pippa is living on site with her husband Andrew, the new Director of Music at CH, their son Tom who has just joined the UF in Peele A and younger daughter Becky.
"Everyone at CH has been extremely welcoming and I am greatly looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead working within the Development team at CH and contributing to the future success of this unique school."
Fran Reid
Fran has just moved to Christ's Hospital with her husband, Adam, who has been appointed Head of History, and brings with her two young children, Barnaby and Iona, and many years experience in educational fundraising.
Having been born and raised in Spain, Fran is tri-lingual in Spanish and German. She came to the UK as a student, and following graduation and time spent in Chile as an interpreter for Operation Raleigh, worked first for the Prince's Trust and then the Institute of Directors in London. Marriage took her to Dauntsey's School in Wiltshire, where her husband was starting his teaching career. Over the course of thirteen years Fran established and ran the school's Foundation Office, developed the marketing and fund-raising arms of the school, worked closely with the alumni, tutored in a girls' boarding house, and for the last five years supported her husband in the running of a large boys' boarding house. She also ran the school's charity committee and taught some lower school Spanish.
Fran is delighted to be involved in fund-raising at CH: "As everyone has told me, this is an exceptional and unique school, and it will be enormously exciting and rewarding to help raise funds to enable more young people to benefit from the life-changing opportunities offered by CH."
The Annual CHOBA Carol Concert, 2011
Friday 16th December, 6pm
Church of St. Andrew, Holborn. London.
Come and join us for a festive concert; enjoy some great music performed by your fellow Old Blues with a glass of warming mulled wine and a mince pie.
Tickets are only £6.00 Adults, £3.00 Under 16's, Children under 5 free
Order your tickets today:-
visit the CHOBA Shop, download an application form 
, or call the CHOBA Office
If you want to volunteer to take part in the choir or the band, simply email us at the CHOBA Office and we’ll be delighted to add you to the list.
The music is being conducted by Old Blue David Eastburn (MdA 47-55), the organ will be played by Tom Reinhold (PeA, GrW 05-07), rehearsals start at 4.00pm.
As well as music from the choir there will be festive readings given by various Old Blues, and plenty of chances to join in with the singing! It’s a great way to round up a day of Christmas shopping in the city, or to brighten up those dark winter days in your way home from work.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Order your ticket today at: http://www.chassociation.org/shop/
Christ's Hospital in the Victorian Era, by Ken Mansell
During the reign of Queen Victoria 11,632 boys (mostly) and girls were admitted to Christ’s Hospital (CH) to be educated at its establishments in London and Hertford. A new book - Christ’s Hospital in the Victorian era - by Ken Mansell, who was at CH between 1953 and 1961, tells the story of these children and the School they attended. Read more ...
Attendance at Old Blues Day, and the "5 and 10 Years On" Reunion
Photographs of the day have been published. Click here to view them.
20 Years On Reunion
It is with regret that we are cancelling the 20 Years On Reunion on Saturday 7th May due to insufficient numbers
MEMORIAL SERVICE - James Forbes, Old Blue and former Treasurer (LaA 34-41)
A Memorial Service for James Forbes, Old Blue and former Treasurer, will be held on Wednesday 11th May at 3pm in the Chapel at Christ's Hospital. All are very welcome.
To assist with arrangements on the day it would be most helpful if you could notify us if you plan to attend. Please either telephone Vicky Haigh on 01403 247405 or email cksec@christs-hospital.org.uk
New statuettes of a Housey Boy and Girl
Appearing on sale for the first time on Old Blues Day will be newly commissioned statuettes of pupils in Housey uniform,
created in bronze resin and standing 10" high on a wooden plinth. The statuettes were created especially for CH by Peter Hicks Ltd.,
a well known producer of small statues as commemorative memorabilia, and feature a boy and girl in full Housey.
A single statuette (either a boy or a girl) will be available at £99 plus £7 post and packing or a pair (2 boys, 2 girls or a boy and a girl) are available for £190 plus £10 post and packing, all prices inclusive of VAT. These are very attractive items which are sure to sell quickly.
If you would like to place an order please contact Margaret Wadman on 01403 247665 or by email to administrator@chassociation.org or visit the CHOBA shop http://www.chassociation.org/shop/
The Blue Magazine – Advertising Opportunities for your organisation
The next edition of The Blue will be published in December 2011 and will include further information about CHOBA, its members and their activities. This publication is distributed free of charge to approximately 7000 CHOBA members. The magazine will also be available to view online. CHOBA is able to offer a number of corporate advertising opportunities to Old Blues as we did for the 2010 issue. If anyone would like more information, please contact Margaret Wadman on 01403 247665 or email at administrator@chassociation.org
Survey on the way!
Advance notice to let all Old Blues know that there is to be a major survey from Christ’s Hospital which is due to be sent out around mid-January next year. The idea behind this is to help us to get our communications with you as up to date and as relevant as possible. Please do complete and return this – we’ll even include a pre-paid envelope. There are some exciting initiatives currently being put together and we wouldn’t want you to miss out!
.Security on site
We welcome visits from Old Blues, families and friends but the need to safeguard the welfare of our students means that we must manage carefully all such visits. This is in response to government legislation.The School is therefore asking everyone to observe the following rules when visiting the site:
- • Prior to any visit, please contact the CHOBA office, details of which can be found here.
- • Visits may not be feasible at certain times, for example when important examinations or other assessments are being conducted.
- • In order to comply with government safeguarding regulations, all School visitors must adhere at all times with the School’s policies, administrative rules and regulations; a brief resumé of which will be given to all visitors to read when registering at security.
- • Visitors will be required to register with security on arrival and to report to the security building when arriving or leaving the school premises.
- • CH requests visitors to wear and visibly display a Christ’s Hospital pass, or other approved identification, when on school premises.
- • Cars must be parked in the official car park.
- • No visitor should seek to enter a boarding house or other school buildings except the reception area unless they are supervised by a CH member of staff or attending an official event.
Official Policy
We hope that all our visitors both past, present and in the future will understand the reasons for adhering to this policy.
For the younger Old Blues, perhaps?
CHOBA now has a presence on Facebook. Click here to check it out. The new Facebook page will be updated with events information and photos.
New CH Merchandise available for 2010
A new range of CH merchandise for 2010 is now available,
and can be ordered online via the
CHOBA Shop
We have CH silk single crested ties, a new range of cufflinks,
hooded sweatshirts, polo shirts, fleece jackets and rugby shirts.
2010 Grecians' Ball
The Grecians (Upper Sixth) Leavers’ Ball was held on Friday, 2nd July and had an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, with trumpet-playing white rabbits, the Queen of Hearts, servers wearing giant playing cards and the Mad Hatter and March Hare in evidence.
The Ball began with a reception in the Head Master’s garden where, in keeping with the theme, drinks were served in ill-matched crockery and jam tarts given out to all. A dinner dance with a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party followed with dancing to a live band made up of musicians, of whom some were are Old Blues. All this was organised by the Grecians, who elect a pupil committee six months prior to the event, to manage the preparations for the Ball and harness their creative skills in making props for the theme. The Committee was led by two staff, Ian Stannard and Amanda Walsh.
The Ball traditionally takes place on the last night of the academic year and represents the start of a series of traditions that date back centuries. The following day (the leavers’ last day) begins with a formal Chapel service with "The Charge", which has been read for over 450 years. The service is followed by "Beating Retreat", a Band performance enjoyed by parents, students and guests. All in all, these traditions are a fitting end to their education at Christ’s Hospital.
"20 Years On" Reunion photos published
We were so pleased to welcome 23 Old Blues, their guests and families and would like to thank everyone who joined us for making such a great day!
Here's a selection of photographs from the day... link to photo gallery
If you have more photos which you'd like to share, please do send them on the CHOBA Office.
Old Blues Day Review and Photos
As we exited Big School the band struck up and a great many Old Blues watched proceedings from around the Quad, with the sun shining down. Following this, over 150 Old Blues were welcomed back into Big School for an excellent carvery-style lunch. After lunch we filed out for the afternoon activities which included visits to the Museum and Boarding Houses, Art department, Design and Technology, Science school and the Library, a debate in Court Room and a chance to use the Astronomy Club's telescope to view sun spots, not to mention savouring Nepalese food served by pupils in the Quad. There were also a number of cricket fixtures taking place with Old Blues and school teams during the afternoon.
Following on from the success of the Grecians' Fayre last year, this year's Grecians were raising money to have a fountain installed in the pond in the Garden Quad. Last years Grecians' Gift - a wonderful sundial - was unveiled on the day. The Grecians manned stalls in the Garden Quad serving tea, coffee and some superb iced cakes which they had baked themselves.
A number of Old Blues then headed off to the Riches Lecture Theatre for an interesting talk from Mr Roy Salisbury, former Clerk of the Foundation, on "The History of the Counting House".
The day was ended perfectly with afternoon tea in the Dining Hall followed by an Evensong in Chapel, complete with a mixed choir of Old Blues and present pupils singing with congregational participation under the direction of Head of Music, Adrian Bawtree.
It was lovely to see so many Old Blues of different ages and it was nice that so many brought their families back for the first time (below is a selection of feedback received from the Old Blue community). For all, it was a happy occasion and an opportunity to renew old acquaintances.
"Thank you for such an enjoyable day. The welcome in Big School set the scene for the day, and the programme unfolded beautifully. I had planned to start my journey home after tea, but was persuaded to stay for Evensong. In all, a most rewarding day, reviving old memories and making some new ones."
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I visited for Old Blues Day and had a lovely day despite only leaving as a Grecian nine months ago."
"Splendid food and cheerful children."
"It was very enjoyable... ", “... lots going on, beautiful weather and an excellent lunch!"
Who's Blue Online
Why not search Who's Blue Online, the CHOBA online contacts site, to contact long-lost friends from school?
Contact the CHOBA Office to obtain your username and password if you don't already have one.
