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.
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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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![portrait of Sarah Gough, guest speaker at the PSF Careers & Business Network event held on zoom in December 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":1280}])
After lockdown halted its face-to-face events programme back in March 2020, The Pocklington School Foundation Careers & Business Network took to Zoom recently to hold its first virtual event.
![Former OP President Trevor Loten with Fenwick-Smith Housemaster Patrick Dare, in Fenwick Smith House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1608638911/pocklingtonschoolcom/qpolablvhs6d8qzyumc1/PaddyandTlo2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1608638911/pocklingtonschoolcom/qpolablvhs6d8qzyumc1/PaddyandTlo2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1608638911/pocklingtonschoolcom/qpolablvhs6d8qzyumc1/PaddyandTlo2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1608638911/pocklingtonschoolcom/qpolablvhs6d8qzyumc1/PaddyandTlo2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1608638911/pocklingtonschoolcom/qpolablvhs6d8qzyumc1/PaddyandTlo2.jpg","width":1280}])
Old Pocklingtonians and teaching staff zoomed in for virtual Christmas Drinks with OP and Pocklington School teacher Trevor Loten (70-80) ahead of his retirement next summer after an incredible 35 years of service.
![OP sets up domestic abuse charity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607511243/pocklingtonschoolcom/iku8rga7m6gwccdwbi2d/NewBeginningsLO.jpg","width":1943}])
An OP has set up the New Beginnings Peer Support Charity to support women survivors of abuse and their children.
![OP takes outdoor learning to Primary Schools throughout Yorkshire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607508458/pocklingtonschoolcom/jefbfykcrrpvjbplqkl0/Old-Forge-York-Forest-School.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607508458/pocklingtonschoolcom/jefbfykcrrpvjbplqkl0/Old-Forge-York-Forest-School.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607508458/pocklingtonschoolcom/jefbfykcrrpvjbplqkl0/Old-Forge-York-Forest-School.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607508458/pocklingtonschoolcom/jefbfykcrrpvjbplqkl0/Old-Forge-York-Forest-School.jpg","width":1200}])
OP and Pocklington School parent launch a forest school business offering tailormade forest school sessions to Primary Schools and Early Years Education providers in the Yorkshire region.
![Joan Gough OP President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605707323/pocklingtonschoolcom/gxkugmuzsqarx2kumke6/Joan2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605707323/pocklingtonschoolcom/gxkugmuzsqarx2kumke6/Joan2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605707323/pocklingtonschoolcom/gxkugmuzsqarx2kumke6/Joan2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1605707323/pocklingtonschoolcom/gxkugmuzsqarx2kumke6/Joan2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605707323/pocklingtonschoolcom/gxkugmuzsqarx2kumke6/Joan2.jpg","width":1448}])
The Old Pocklingtonian Association elects a new OP President