Old Coventrians' Musicians

28/05/2026

Those of a Certain Age may remember this chart.... Quite a musical mix, when you look at it. Some are still well known today. Does that make the Classics?

27/05/2026

Join us for our Junior & Senior Schools' Open Morning and discover what sets King Henry VIII School apart.

King Henry VIII School is a place where students are challenged to achieve and encouraged to pursue their interests with purpose.

📅 Saturday 20 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm
🔗 Book your place today - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GMVS

07/05/2026

It's been too long since our last get together in London. We'll be bringing down (not in the minibus) some former teachers like Peter Huxford and Jan Butler so come and have a drink and catch up.

Tuesday 9 June, 5:30pm, The Old Tea Warehouse, EC3A 5AY

Please express your interest in the comments so we can plan for numbers
Thanks and see you there.👇

07/05/2026

Those of you closer to home - please come along for a few drinks with your fellow OC's, Peter Huxford, Jan Butler and Jeremy Thomas alongside any other ex-staff we can muster.

Wednesday 20th May, 7pm at the Open Arms (near the Memorial Park) with a free glass of wine for earlybirds.

Please indicate in the comments if you are attending so we can manage the venue.
Thanks and see you there.
👇

30/04/2026

⭐ Staff Spotlight: Miss Griffiths — Find Your Spark! 🌍🏆

Meet Miss Griffiths, who joined King Henry’s in 2015 and inspires pupils every day through her passion for Geography. From volcanoes and earthquakes to map making, she helps pupils understand the world and develop skills for life.

We are proud to share that Miss Griffiths has been nominated and shortlisted for the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award, recognising her outstanding dedication and impact on pupils. Find out more here: www.kinghenrys.co.uk/staff-spotlight-miss-griffiths/

Thank you for helping pupils 'Find Their Spark!' ✨

29/04/2026

16/04/2026

A Sea Symphony - The Hallé

Situated at the heart of the resurgent area of Ancoats, Hallé St Peter’s provides a home for the Hallé’s rehearsals, recordings and small performances.

16/04/2026

Tonight an Sunday afternoon, the Hallé are performing VW A Sea Symphony. We have an OC in the Hallé Choir for sure and others will be in the audience.