Opening Ceremony for the Vafeas "V" Block Extension to the School
(proposed event)
Date and Time to be announced - anticipated in June 2024
The new substantial extension is due to be handed over to the School in May 2024, although ancillary building works and relaying the Lower Field will go on late into the Autumn.
The new block is to be known as the Vafeas, or "V", block in memory of Headmaster Harold Vafeas, who was taken ill in service, and who passed away in January 2014
A formal opening ceremony is being considered for the summer of 2024; most likely in June.
If the event goes forward, OBs will be welcome to attend and more details shall be published on the website when known.
Old Bordenian Association Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Thursday 12th September 2024, starting at 19:00 Local BST (1800 GMT/UTC)
OBs are invited and, indeed, encouraged to attend the OBA AGM in September 2024. The AGM will be hosted on Zoom, enabling Old Bordenians from ALL around the world to participate actively in the OBA's management. The AGM includes a summary of the School's and the OBA's activities over the preceding year, the presentation of OBA financial accounts, and the election of Committee Members and allocation of Roles for the forthcoming year.
The date is chosen to be soon after the start of the new school academic year, to also allow Staff (including new Staff) to be informed and take part, and before the start of the university academic year to encourage new and recent school leavers also to take part before they disperse to priorities new.
The time is chosen to try to be not too late in the UK and Europe, Africa and West Asia time zones; early afternoon in the Americas; and not too early in East Asia and Oceania time zones.
Do note the date in your diary and try to take part !
OBA & BGS Combined Annual Service of Remembrance, 2024
Monday 11th November, starting at 10:30
All OBs are cordially invited to the annual Service of Remembrance. This may be held on the steps in front of the School, or within the Quadrangle. This is a combined service for Old Bordenians and Current Bordenians.
This year, Remembrance Sunday is on the 10th. Please note in your diary that the combined OBA & BGS Service is being held on Armistice Day which is Monday, 11th November 2024, and starting at 10:30.
We hope that you can join us.
Old Bordenian Reunion Dinner 2025 - In planning, provisionally April 2025
Venue: The 1928 School Dining Hall
Bar opens 6pm; first course served at 7pm
If you have questions about the Dinner, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.