News

The College is now completely closed, for perhaps only the second time in its four hundred year history. The only other occasion in living memory that we have shut our doors was when the school was evacuated to Tonbridge in September 1939. 

In response to increasing concerns around the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and in order to protect the health and well being of our staff and community, we have unfortunately made the decision to postpone all OA events until further notice.

The most recent of our very successful healthcare lecture series took place in the Auditorium on the evening of Thursday 12 March. Our guests includes Dr Rosemary Leonard MBE, Dr Ben Challacombe and Professor Christopher Griffiths OBE.

Congratulations Ned Bennett OA for receiving the Best Director Award at the Off-West End Awards 2020. His bold production of Equus picked up three awards including Best Production and Best Director.

Thank you to all those who attended our Thailand OA reunion, held on Friday in Bangkok.

Dr Cameron Pyke, Deputy Master External, and Matt Jarrett, Director of Development, were welcomed warmly by all OAs who attended the dinner. The evening was most enjoyable, and indicative of the special connection between Dulwich College and Thailand.

Introducing OA, the magazine for Dulwich College alumni. The new format has retained the best features of the Alleyn Club Yearbook while at the same time allowing us to develop articles that shine a light on the fascinating stories that OAs of all generations and professions have to tell.

This year’s forum brought together a group of experienced and enthusiastic businessmen and women with a history of launching and running a number of companies across a wide range of sectors including education, health, finance and fashion.

The Alleynian Sailing Society welcomed Richard Sainsbury as the Commodore at their annual Winter Lunch. A new arrival signals a departure for Peter Leggett who served as Commodore between 2017 - 2020.

Our congratulations to those who have been honoured in the New Year’s Honours list. Dame Floella Benjamin OBE DL, former Governor and past parent, received a DBE for her services to charity. 

Also honoured were Commander Graham Hockley OA who received the title of LVO and Eoin Morgan OA, England One Day International Cricket Captain who was awarded a DBE for his services to cricket. 

The Alleynian, is the annual magazine recording the activities of the school year at Dulwich College and beyond. Issue 707 looks back on the extraordinary events of our quatercentenary year, as well as looking forward to the future for all those in our global community.