Dragon School, Oxford

From the archive...

With all this glorious sunshine, how about a spot on 1990s tennis?🎾

Do you recognise anyone?

From the archive!

Check out this image of the 'new' dining hall in the 1970s. Does anybody remember then grand opening? 🐉

So... did you guess correctly?! 🥳🧬✈️

Surrounded by the wonders of human ingenuity, on 4 March 2027, we will gather within the iconic Flight Gallery at the Science Museum, London.

will be a very special evening filled with the unmistakable energy of the Dragon community.

Register your interest: https://www.dragonschool.org/events/dragon-takes-flight/

Standby for takeoff!

From the Archive...

Here's a wonderfully intriguing photograph of a group of boys on a train.

'Unfortunately, I do not have any details about it, but it would be lovely to discover whether anyone recognises where it was taken or where they might have been travelling to.' - Catherine Lewis - Archivist🐉

With the countdown on for Sports Day, how about a glimpse at this glorious image from 1973, showing the Athletics team. 👟

Can you spot or name anyone? 🐉

''As an adult, it’s how I now approach almost everything. There was also a classroom poster I remember defining FAIL as “First Attempt in Learning.” I remember thinking it was slightly cheesy at the time. Annoyingly, it turns out it was right. Failure doesn’t disqualify you. It prepares you.'' 🐉

From mountain summits to filmmaking, the latest feature in our Diversity of Dragons series comes from Olivia Maiden (OD 2015). Her journey to date shows how curiosity and persistence beat perfection, as she shares how progress happens one small step at a time, and failure is just the first move.⛰️

''f there’s one thing I could offer to current Dragons, it’s that you don’t have to look like the obvious success story. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just must keep going. Reach for the sun. And don’t be surprised if it takes a few attempts!''

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.dragonschool.org/dangerous-advice-for-a-literal-minded-thirteen-year-old/

📚 The series so far: https://www.dragonschool.org/diversity-of-dragons/

Something from the Archive...how about a bit of Science...👩‍🔬

In 1968, the school built three large laboratories in a building which became known as the 'Tin Can'. It was opened by distinguished Scientist Sir John Kendrew (OD 1930) and provided facilities which were extremely modern and spacious for the time. Can you recognise anyone from the photo?🧪

The Dragon has an exciting opportunity for a Pastoral Manager to join the team this coming September.

The main purpose of this role is to support the overall wellbeing, behaviour, learning, and safeguarding of our young Dragons. ✨🐉

📅 Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
👀 Full job pack: https://dragonschool.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/316/Pastoral-Manager

For an informal discussion about the role, please email [email protected] for the attention of Kath Harvey, Deputy Head Pastoral.

"It sounds insignificant, but that determination, that slight refusal to give up which was built on daily during my Dragon days, has probably been the foundation of everything I’ve done since. When someone says no, or that something won’t work, it tends to make me more certain that I need to try. "

The next feature in our hashtag series comes from India Wheeler (OD 2013) whose story is shaped by quiet determination and creativity.

🐉"It’s funny looking back at my time at the Dragon because, at the time, I was incredibly shy, but it was a place that quietly allowed everyone to flourish in their own way."

🔗 India's story: https://www.dragonschool.org/a-perseverance-award/

📚 The series so far: https://www.dragonschool.org/diversity-of-dragons/

📸 India Wheeler (OD 2013)

Diversity of Dragons - Dragon School Oxford Diversity of Dragons Let us know what you’ve been up to since your Dragon Days, we’d love to share your story. From making a piece of history like Francesca Wilcox (OD 2013) to developing life-saving apps like Michael Dent (OD 2002), capturing snow leopards on camera like Dan O’Neill (OD 2...