Boxing Day Rugby Easyfundraising
Regular Giving
Town v Gown Match
Monday 26 December 2022 , from 12 noon , kick off 1.00pm
Join Pocklingtonians past and present for the highly anticipated annual Boxing Day rugby fixture at Percy Road when once again the OPs take on Pocklington RUFC for the Bottomley Trophy . A highlight in the social and sporting calendar for OP friends and families as well as current parents and the wider Pocklington School community , it is sure to be an enjoyable occasion . The clubhouse and bar will be open throughout the afternoon !
Save the Date !
Did you know that we can now support our School ’ s Bursary Fund every time we shop online ?
We can help raise funds to support talented children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Pocklington School - and it doesn ’ t cost us a penny !
We ’ re using easyfundraising , a free fundraising platform that allows us to earn money when we shop online . easyfundraising works with over 7,000 online retailers .
Once signed up all you need to do is start your shopping journey at the easyfundraising website , use the browser extension or app ( information will be provided when you register ) and the retailer you shop with will send us a free donation based on how much you spend .
As we approach the busiest on-line shopping period of the year we are hoping this will be a good time for the school to take full advantage of free donations from all your online Christmas shopping .
Please support us if you can by registering yourself today at : http :// efraising . org / IGVYXhN1Nf
President ’ s Cup
The introduction of the Shape the Future Regular Giving Programme gives all members the opportunity to support the bursary campaign for the cost of one cappuccino per week .
100 parents giving £ 15 per month would fund one annual bursary place .
The Shape the Future Bursary campaign opens the door for talented children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study at Pocklington School .
As one recent recipient said ‘ The opportunity to study at Pocklington School has had a transformational effect on my life . I ’ m very thankful to those who have made it possible .’
To express interest in joining our Regular Giving Programme , please contact Jenny Preston , Development Officer on prestonj @ pocklingtonschool . com , or visit https :// www . pocklingtonschool . com / support-us / for more information .
Pocklington School Foundation Careers & Business Network Event
At Pocklington School , 4.45pm – 6.30pm , Tuesday 2 February 2023
The PSF Careers & Business Network is a joint initiative between the OPA and the School with the aim of enriching the Network and broadening our reach to the wider School community . The theme for the February event is ‘ working in the media ’ and we are busy lining up two exciting guest speakers for the Q & A with the Headmaster . After the Q & A , there will be the opportunity for networking and refreshments . As well as being open to current and former parents , OPs and staff , Sixth Form students are encouraged to join us at the event – it is the ideal opportunity to develop and practise their networking skills in a fun and supportive environment and will help to prepare them for life beyond Pocklington . So please ‘ save the date ’ and we shall be in touch in the New Year with further details . We hope you can join us !
On Saturday 5 November , Pocklington School and the Old Pocklingtonian Association took their turn to host this year ’ s Presidents ’ Cup and rugby luncheon for the annual Pocklington versus Hymers 1st XV match .
Introduced last year at the inaugural event hosted and won by Hymers , both teams and supporters were keen to claim the Cup in what was a hard-fought and competitive local derby match between the two schools .
There was a real buzz in the air as OPs and former parents joined Pocklington and Hymers parents on the touchline to cheer on the players .
The final score was 14-19 to Hymers .
After the match , both teams and their coaches joined OPs , parents and other supporters , along with guests from Hymers for a drinks reception and two-course lunch hosted by Pocklington School Headmaster , Toby Seth , and OP President , Joan Gough ( 75-77 ).
Following the event , several OPs stayed behind for a school tour which for some included visiting the Music School to see their name on the honours boards .
The Presidents ’ Cup event will return to Pocklington in 2024 .
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