Old Coventrians - King Henry VIII School Former Pupils

Old Coventrian Tom Lyttle (class of 2011) is a Trustee of Birmingham-based bereavement charity Edward’s Trust. He was on BBC Midland Today at 5.45pm this evening talking about the charity. If you missed him you may be able to find the broadcast on iPlayer.

Do any OCs of the relevant age group remember playing rugby or cricket against Bill Oddie during his time at KES Birmingham in the 1950s?

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Congratulations to OC Lauren Cox who has claimed bronze in the 50m backstroke at the Glasgow

City Drinks. 🍷🍺🍻🥂 Last week, six of us had a very nice couple of hours in Cambridge... When we did this before, we were only three, so 100% increase! We had six apologies, so scope for another 100% increase next time. We're hoping that OCs will update their details to include your whereabouts.... London City Drinks Tuesday October 13th, so save the date if you are in the area! Others to be announced!

Just a quick reminder that any of you who are in Cambridge for any reason this Thursday (10th), are more than welcome to join other OCs at D'arry's (details above) for City Drinks. We are expecting at least half a dozen and have had 6 apologies... but we know not everyone will have been contacted, so please spread the word!!
Jan and Dave Butler hosting.

🌟 Our Best Senior OCs’ Afternoon Tea Yet! 🌟
What a roaring success our Senior Old Coventrians’ Afternoon Tea was on Monday 29 June!
Nearly 50 guests came together for a wonderful afternoon of conversation, laughter and shared memories, including 23 Senior Old Coventrians from the Classes of 1954 to 1969, 9 retired staff, 6 current staff and 10 Year 8 pupils, plus the great support of our OCA committee members.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was seeing the different generations connect. Our Year 8 pupils spent time chatting with guests about their school days, comparing life at King Henry VIII School then and now. For the first time, we were also delighted to welcome retired staff, whose conversations with former pupils and current students created a truly special atmosphere.
Stories were swapped, memories revisited and friendships renewed, while everyone enjoyed an excellent afternoon tea. A huge thank you to our catering team for the delicious spread, including the much-praised scones, brownies, and a wonderful selection of hot and cold drinks.
The room was full of warmth, laughter and genuine connection from start to finish. By all accounts, this was the best Senior OCs’ Afternoon Tea yet. We are already looking forward to the next one!

A fantastic success story from two Old Coventrians 👏
Jack Jones and Stefan Hill (Class of 2009) founded Evolve ARC, an accident repair centre that’s gone from strength to strength. Last year, their business was named the 25th fastest-growing company in the UK by The Sunday Times – narrowly behind Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone (with all his media pull!).
In a lovely full-circle moment, they have recently even repaired one of our school minibuses 🚐
Now employing 70 people, Jack and Stefan are continuing to grow, with two new sites already secured as part of their ambitious expansion plans.
We love seeing our alumni achieving such incredible success – and staying connected along the way! Well done to them!