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Old Whitgiftian, Loyle Carner's recent feature on ‘The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed’ podcast.

Simon de Bell (OW 1972 – 1980) returned to visit Whitgift from his hometown Melbourne, Australia 42 years after leaving Whitgift.

Whitgift launches new charity to provide more boys with a Whitgift education. Whitgift For all, a new initiative aimed at widening access to Whitgift, officially launched raising an initial £1.5m.

OW Richard Foster recently launched Exploring Whisky, a company hosting whisky tasting events and festivals in and around South London.

Major General Neil Sexton CB (OW, 1978-85) recently retired from his position as the Army’s Director of Engagement & Communications after 35 years’ service in the Army.

Old Whitgiftian and Co-founder of Oxford Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship Society at Oxford University, Christopher Perera, discusses his opportunity to speak at the COP26. 

OW and Chairman of Sutton United Football Club, Bruce Elliott celebrates the team for being crowned National League Champions.

OW and current Senior News Editor at Sky News, Kenneth Stewart, shares the most memorable moments of his journey from a passionate young boy at Whitgift to Senior Editor.

Whitgift’s current Vice Captain and Upper Sixth student; Arjun Gobiraj received a 90% scholarship from Ivy League University, Harvard and an offer to study Medicine at Oxford University. 

OWs that left Whitgift in 2006 enjoyed connecting virtually at their 15 Year Reunion. Attendees included the year group’s Head Boy as well as local and international OWs.

OW Simon Hughes launched The Working Capital Group (WorkCap) to help small-medium size businesses better manage cashflow during the Coronavirus pandemic.

School Captain, Zain Peerbhoy (2013 – 20) begins a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Ivy League University, Brown. 

OW Patric Okumi (1997-04) has launched African fine accessories brand, ADINKRA London alongside his role as Head of EMEA Sales at ICAP.

OW and English cricketer supports the Lord’s Taverners charity

Whitgift’s New York Ambassadors hosted a virtual happy hour for OWs across North America. 

OWs reminisced virtually for the first time since leaving the School in 2015.

OWs share Whitgift School Lapland expedition from 1957 with Abisko after BBC programme by Michael Portillo.

In 2020, A Level and GCSE grades were awarded by the School following a lengthy and rigorous process.

OW Pavan Rao (2009-16) graduates from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). 

Whitgift has launched a Community Summer School to support year five students affected by lockdown.

British Airways Captain and OW Alexander Jolly, is involved in a new charity; Project Wingman that aims to support frontline NHS staff through the coronavirus pandemic. 

OW Bardh Lepaja (2015-17) won a £100 Amazon gift voucher from Whitgift to say thank you for taking part in a recent survey.

BBC studios head and Old Boy Tim Davie has been appointed as the BBC’s 17th Director General in September when Lord Tony Hall steps down.

Fifty-seven boys applied for Oxbridge and fourteen have secured offers including a scholarship for Cambridge. 

Jack Preuveneers (2009 – 2016) was presented to Her Majesty the Queen at the official opening of the Royal Philatelic Society of London (RPSL).

National tennis champion Michael Mhangami, currently studying a BSc Hons in Sport Management and Coaching at Bath University, applauds Whitgift’s student-athlete academic provision. 

New York City had its very first Whitgift reunion! OW David Drinkwater (1976 – 1983) hosted an informal dinner in Manhattan.

Old Whitgiftian, Isaac Fung has been awarded the Prince Phillip Scholarship for his undergraduate studies at Cambridge University. 

Outstanding results from the Fifth Form students in their GCSE and IGCSE exams.

Whitgift teacher stumbled across OW (1930 – 1935) and Reverend Felix Vivian Allan Boyse celebrating his 102nd birthday while camping with his wife over the summer. 

Whitgift celebrates the outstanding achievements of its A Level students.