ABOUT
The Old Pocklingtonian Association (OPA) was established by Sir Percy Simner over 100 years ago for former pupils of Pocklington School.
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Read the latest news and stories about old pocklingtonians. To submit a story, notice or announcement for the OP News page, contact the OP office, Don't forget to include a photo if you have one.
Events
The OP Association organises a varied range of events to cater for all tastes and age groups. These include dinners, luncheons, drinks gatherings and sporting events.
Careers
The OP careers and business network provides access to OPs and the wider Pocklington School community for advice, mentoring and support in a range of business areas and professions.
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A record number of OPs achieve First Class Honours in a diverse range of subjects.
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OP Jodie Hill, the Leeds-based employment lawyer, is delighted to have been appointed by the Law Society to sit as a member of its Employment Law Committee.
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OP has successfully gained a place to study computer science at a US university
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OP Tom Kay recently brought his Birdsong stage role to online screen in a special adaptation filmed to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
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Following the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing global protests, we at Pocklington School are issuing a statement that rejects racism in all forms, reflects on what we have done so far and looks to the future as to how we will do more.