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The Association is sad to announce the passing of Peter Whitaker, pupil at the school from 1930 to 1940.  Following a post-war career in military intelligence, Peter then worked as a civil servant, both overseas and at home before finally embarking on a legal career.  Peter passed away on 8th November.

The Association has recently been informed of the sad passing of Bryan Hibbard on September 29th at the age of 95.  Bryan attended the school from 1938 to 1944 and after a full life of service to medicine achieved the distinction of Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Wales.

The Association is sad to announce the passing of Peter Rhodes on October 27th in Durham.  Peter was a pupil at the school from 1951 to 1959, ultimately achieving the distinction of Emeritus Professor of Ancient History at Durham University.

The Association is sad to announce the passing of Roy Giles on July 11th in Axminster, Devon at the age of 88. Roy attended the school from 1943 to 1951 and pursued a distinguished academic career as Head of Modern Languages at Eton and Head Master of Highgate School, with a role as Administrator of the Buloga Trust, a charity dedicated to health and sanitation projects in rural areas of Uganda.

The Association is sad to announce the passing of John Hobson on May 20th in Worthing, Sussex at the age of 88.  John was a pupil at the school from 1943 to 1951 and attended the OEs’ Annual Dinner as recently as 2013.