Recent events

1994–1998 reuniOn: Saturday 21 April In April we welcomed back the classes of 1994–1998 for their reunion dinner. This was the first visit back to The Perse since leaving for many of the attendees, who thoroughly enjoyed catching up with each other and seeing some of their former teachers. After touring the ‘new school’, guests sat down to dinner in the Barry Room – much changed from the changing room they remembered from their school days!

2008 reuniOn: Saturday 5 may Our inaugural 10 year reunion dinner took place in May for the Class of 2008. Old Perseans and their guests had fun looking at old photographs and drinking champagne in the court before the black tie dinner. A number of teachers, including Adrian Roberts, David Jones, Rich Morgan and Simon Ball, also took the opportunity to catch up with their former students. Special thanks go to 2008 Year Group Rep, Nick McLellan, for his help in organising the event. HAlF Century Club lunCH: Saturday 19 may Our second Half Century Club Lunch took place in May for Old Perseans who left The Perse 50 or more years ago. Over 70 guests attended the lunch, with Old Perseans from the Classes of 1947–1968 in attendance. Following the meal in the school hall, guests enjoyed afternoon tea in the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre and a chance to reminisce with photographs of the old school. We are already looking forward to next year’s lunch on Saturday 18 May 2019.

OP CriCket: Friday 22 june The weather was kind to us for this year’s Old Persean v 1st xI cricket match. A relatively young Old Persean side stepped up to the crease and posted 244–3 from 30 overs. Sacha Abbasi (2017) scored 100* and Chris Pepper (2015) 82. The 1st xI scored a 150 in reply, with David Shaw (Lower Sixth) achieving an unbeaten 40. The match was followed with a barbecue and beers for the players and spectators.