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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.
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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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![OP Tom Stoppard stood with a group of performers at the opening of the Tom Stoppard Theatre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1602601295/pocklingtonschoolcom/md4luo8yx6hnlehhzjio/old-pocklingtonian-tom-stoppard.jpg","width":2200}])
The long awaited biography of OP Sir Tom Stoppard (51-54),acclaimed playwright and leading voice in British theatre, was published this month, entitled Tom Stoppard: A life and written by Hermione Lee.
![McNamara scores on debut for Hull FC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1602599766/pocklingtonschoolcom/o1vu11tnpuipjtndbiiu/Old-pocklingtonian-B-McNamara.jpg","width":2200}])
OP Ben McNamara makes a good impression on the pitch, scoring a try in his debut appearance for Hull FC first-team.
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A record number of OPs achieve First Class Honours in a diverse range of subjects.
![Portrait image of OP Jodie Hill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600340169/pocklingtonschoolcom/cto1aexsmb7a2oop012v/OP-Jodie-Hill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600340169/pocklingtonschoolcom/cto1aexsmb7a2oop012v/OP-Jodie-Hill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600340169/pocklingtonschoolcom/cto1aexsmb7a2oop012v/OP-Jodie-Hill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600340169/pocklingtonschoolcom/cto1aexsmb7a2oop012v/OP-Jodie-Hill.jpg","width":891}])
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.
![OP Luke Potter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595582116/pocklingtonschoolcom/gp5xzlie1fh6jsg2b44z/luke.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595582116/pocklingtonschoolcom/gp5xzlie1fh6jsg2b44z/luke.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595582116/pocklingtonschoolcom/gp5xzlie1fh6jsg2b44z/luke.jpg","width":601}])
OP has successfully gained a place to study computer science at a US university