Commemoration and Prize Day took place at the College on Saturday 23rd May and it proved to be a most memorable occasion.
The sun shone brightly on a day that began with a T20 match between the Girls’ XI and Shrewsbury on the XI.
For the Upper Sixth and their families, the morning started with their Prize Giving ceremony in the Memorial Hall including speeches from the Chair of Council and the Master. This was followed by the traditional Commemoration Service in Chapel for the Class of 2026. The Lower School and Lower Sixth Prize Giving ceremony concluded the events in the Memorial Hall.
Up on Hammersley and ‘A’ House pitch, Houses were cheering on their teams in the Shell inter-house Tug-of-War and the Remove Challenge. There were musical performances and refreshments to be enjoyed, and the Observatory and the Mount House Gallery were open to visitors.
Picnics were taken on the playing fields in House groups in view of the action on the XI, with the second T20 match of the day seeing the Boys’ XI take on the Marlborough Blues.
The Art School was open across the day, showcasing exhibitions of our pupils’ creativity. The afternoon activities included tennis between OMs and College teams and the final of the annual House Challenge where Turner and C2 competed for the trophy in a close contest which saw Turner emerging victorious.
We hope you enjoy our gallery of images from a wonderful day
