The Flagpole

Throughout the Trinity Term, we will be hosting a number of Taster Events for prospective pupils looking to join Princethorpe in 2025 and beyond.

Year 4 and 5 Say Hello To Hockey
Saturday 11 May 2024 9.30am to 12.00pm

If you'd love to give hockey a try, why not come along to the Princethorpe College 'Year 4 and 5 Say Hello To Hockey' taster session!

This activity is open to children who do not attend a Foundation Prep School.

A morning of free hockey training on our astroturf, you'll learn new skills, make friends and have fun. Aimed at girls and boys, the morning will finish with a mini tournament, beginners most welcome!

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your child's place please complete a booking and consent form, for a copy please click here.

Year 5 Taster Days
Tuesday 14 May, Tuesday 11 June, Thursday 13 June and Wednesday 19 June 2024

Aimed at prospective Year 5 pupils, our Taster Days are a great way for your child to really experience Princethorpe during a normal school day.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please click here to book your child's place at one of our Year 5 Taster Days.

Crackley Hall and Crescent School Year 5 pupils and their parents have already been invited to school specific Taster Days and Parents' Information Sessions in April.

Year 6 Taster Days will be available in September 2024.

For further information on admissions and entry to the College in 2025 visit our school website or speak to the Admissions Team on 01926 634201/297 or by email at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Saturday 11 May 2024 - 10.30am to 12.30pm

We are once again offering OPs, former parents and former staff the opportunity to visit the College and catch up over a full English or a croissant or two. As well enjoying a leisurely complimentary brunch (served until 12.00 noon) visitors will be able to wander around the Mile Walk and admire the bluebells, watch Saturday sports fixtures, and take an optional tour of the school campus.  

Former parents will have spent a considerable amount of time at Princethorpe over the years supporting their children, and may be missing their involvement in school life. The Old Princethorpians' Association organises the brunch as an opportunity for all to reconnect with both the College and each other in an informal, friendly environment.

If you would like to attend please register on Princethorpe Connect by Friday 3 May 2024.

Please do spread the word!

Saturday 25 May – Sunday 26 May 2024

The National Schools And Riding Clubs Two Day Event once again takes place on the magnificent Princethorpe estate.

Entries are now open for the National Schools and Riding Clubs Two-Day Event, the only event of its kind in the UK, attracting up to 300 riders each year.

This year’s event includes classes at 70cm, 80cm, 900cm and 100cm for school and riding club teams. The best performing school will be awarded the Wigley Cup and ISA member school teams will also compete for ISA rosettes.

The event takes place across the weekend of 25 to 26 May at Princethorpe College, near Rugby, and is backed by local firm The Wigley Group.

Entry to the event is free so we do hope you can come along and enjoy a wonderful weekend of equestrian events.

For more information and or to enter please click here.

Friday 26 April - 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Our annual Spring Concert is fast approaching!

We will be holding our fantastic Spring Concert at Princethorpe again, and it will be taking place in the Sports Hall at 7.00pm on Friday 26 April. This is your opportunity to hear all the best items from the Music department across one exciting evening of entertainment. Concert Band, String Orchestra, Choir, and our Vocalize a Capella group, alongside small ensembles and solos will provide an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment.  

Tickets are available free of charge and are available using this form here.

Wednesday 24 April - 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Richard Blair, son of George Orwell, join us for an informal talk on his late father’s work of dystopian fiction 1984. This will be an informal discussion with plenty of opportunities for Q & A. We will no doubt touch on subjects close to Orwell’s heart, including poverty, political extremism, and the dangers posed by the corruption of language and the rise of new technologies.

All welcome!

Helen Pascoe-Williams           Aileen Cefaliello
Head of English                       Joint Head of Drama

Thursday 25 April - 6.15pm

We are delighted to welcome parents and friends to this informal evening where you will have the opportunity to see our more advanced LAMDA students perform some of their examination pieces. Please note that the material is age appropriate and may not be suitable for very young audience members.

Please click here in order to book free tickets. Refreshments will be served after the performance when our LAMDA teachers look forward to meeting you.

Individual performers will be contacted directly through their LAMDA teacher. 

Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
LAMDA Co-ordinator

Saturday 15 June - 7.00pm to 1.00am

Tickets are now on sale for Princethorpe PTA’s Summer Party on Saturday 15 June at Princethorpe College Orchard. The party starts at 7:00pm and we can dance the night away until carriages at 1:00am.

To reserve a ticket please click on the link here. Please don't forget to pay for your tickets once they are reserved.

Tickets are £65pp (over 18s only), the price includes a welcome drink, Summer Sizzling Grill and entertainment. Please inform us of dietary requirements in advance.

A fully licenced bar and cocktail bar will be available to purchase drinks throughout the night.

Entertainment includes local band, The Record Covers, a DJ set and a magician.

Cars can be left on the school premises (at the owners own risk) and picked up the following day before 1pm.

We look forward to seeing you on the night on the dancefloor!

If you have any enquiries please email ptassociation@princethorpe.co.uk.

Princethorpe PTA