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SPIRIT OF POCK – OLD POCKLINGTONIANS
The Old Pocklingtonian Association
(OPA) provides former pupils with a
lifelong link back to the school and
is an active network stretching back
through generations.
OPs use the OPA to reconnect with
their peers, forge professional links
and to share careers advice. We
hold regular events at school and
at other locations throughout the
country. Annual OP sports matches
are a tremendous opportunity
to catch up with schoolfriends,
attracting many spectators as well
as players.
OPA membership lasts a lifetime. It
continues the proud ‘Spirit of Pock’
– the positive mutual support and
trust which is central to our ethos.
Many former pupils continue our
culture of giving back by offering
careers advice and work experience
to current pupils and fellow OPs.
help them develop the skills and
confidence to make decisions about
their future. OPs are also welcome
to join the school’s Careers and
Business Network.
Our regularly-updated website,
email news bulletins, annual Old
Pocklingtonian magazine and active
social media groups also keep
OPs in touch with school news
and each other.
Younger OPs can take advantage
of our mentoring programme to
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