Category Archives: Alumni
Podcast success for alumni
It’s great to see a number of Old Boys and Old Girls having success in the podcast world. Jane Garvey is the first woman to have two podcasts trending in the Podboard 100, which lists the UK’s most popular podcasts.
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New Governors Appointed
As you may recall, we wrote to you earlier in the year to outline our plans to recruit new members to the Board of Governors. We subsequently received a large volume of high-calibre applications and we are extremely grateful to
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OC Chris creates innovative project to help homeless people
Developed by OC and architect Chris Hildrey, ProxyAddress has started its pilot in the London borough of Lewisham. The service uses the duplicated address details of existing homes to provide those facing homelessness with a consistent, secure, and free address
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Mike Slemen 1951-2020
A message from our Headmaster: We are extremely saddened to share the news that Mike Slemen passed away yesterday, 20 July 2020. Mike enjoyed a stellar Rugby career, earning 32 England caps, touring South Africa with the British Lions and
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Chair of Governors Retires After 4 Years
Current Chair, and Old Girl, Beverley Bell will retire from the post on 12 July, with Old Crosbeian Philip Marshall taking over. Beverley has written the below letter to all members of the Merchant Taylors’ community: Dear Colleagues, Parents, Alumni,
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Ogden Trust Primary Professional Physics Learning
Merchant Taylors’ School is proud to be hosting The Ogden Trust Primary Physics Professional Learning event on Friday 26th June 2020. Join us for a packed day of professional learning delivered by physics and primary science specialists. Ideal for science
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A Celebration Of Liverpool
“A Celebration of Liverpool” tells the story of the highs and lows of Liverpool’s experiences in a fast moving show with music, drama, poetry, prose readings, humour, jokes and Powerpoint. We focus on major events such as the rise of
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Navratri Festival of Indian Dance & Music
Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School is hosting Navratri Festival of Indian Dance & Music on the 4th, 5th and 12th October from 8pm until 12am. The event will have traditional live music performed by Shakti Vrund UK and all details on
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Merchant Taylors’ concludes £1.25m summer refurbishment
Merchant Taylors’ School has completed a £1.25m upgrade of its property and estates. Central to the work is a design-led redevelopment of the dining halls and kitchen facilities at both its Boys’ and Girls’ School sites, delivered by CDS Wilman
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Merchant Taylors’ Hosts ‘Talking Minds’ Mental Health Conference
On Friday 24th May, Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School played host to a conference on mental health, entitled “Talking Minds”. Educators from all over the country came to hear talks from mental health experts Natasha Devon MBE, Jonny Benjamin MBE, Dick Moore,
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