Old Bristolians' News

We're always interested to hear about the achievements of former BGS pupils. If you have some news about yourself or other Old Bristolians that may be of interest to others, do let us know at website@bgs.bristol.sch.uk and, while we cannot guarantee to post every submission, we will do our best to include relevant stories.

To find out about what has been going in in School recently, download the latest issue of the school newsletter, View. If you would like to receive a printed copy of View, please contact development@bgs.bristol.sch.uk who will be happy to send you a copy.

Rebecca Guy (Old Bristolian 2003–2010)
Continued swimming success
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Former BGS Rugby team remain unbeaten
Twenty years on from their victory in a national tournament, a former Bristol Grammar School Rugby team reunited on the field.
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Major Matthew Collins OB
We regret to record the death of Major Matthew Collins (1982-1990), recently killed whilst serving with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards in Afghanistan. Major Collins is the first OB serviceman to be killed in action since the Korean War. He always wanted to join the Army and had served in Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Iraq. We offer our sincere condolences to his family.

Old Bristolians' 99th Annual Dinner

The 99th Annual dinner of the Old Bristolians' Society was held on Charter Day, 19 March, in the Great Hall. Approximately 160 guests attended and enjoyed an excellent meal organised by the Secretary, Phil Tottle.
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Old Bristolians' London Dinner
On Friday 15 October, Bristol Grammar School’s annual Old Bristolian’s dinner event took place. OBs, teachers and students came together for the dinner held at the world famous Lord’s Cricket Ground, for an evening of good food and great company.
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Old Bristolian's directing success 05.07.2010
Former BGS student Hannah Drake (1997-2004) is taking her 4* play to London. Hannah always had an interest in drama throughout her time at BGS, being involved with many School and House productions. She went on to study Classics at the University of St Andrews and has recently completed a Masters in Drama Directing at the Bristol Old Vic...
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We are pleased to report that Simon Peter Lowes (Old Bristolian 1993-2004; Brown House) has recently completed his Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.  General Sir Peter Wall KCB CBE, Commander in Chief United Kingdom L...

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Penguin Publishers bring their 75th birthday celebrations to Bristol next week (w/c 10th May), with a series of visits and events by editors and popular British authors at Bristol Grammar School, organised by Lucy Shepherd. The celebration of Penguin...

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Mark Watson, OB 1991-98, and now nationally recognised comedian, returned to the School this Saturday (20 March) as special guest and after-dinner speaker at the 98th Annual Old Bristolians’ Dinner. The Dinner, held in the Great Hall, was a gre...

Ilaria Pignatelli, a former BGS student, is currently spending two months volunteering at a boarding school in Dar Asni, Morocco. Ilaria first visited the school when she was a student at Bristol Grammar School after raising money for the ‘Educ...

Friday 22 January was a historic day for Bristol Grammar School with the official opening ceremony of BGS Infants, the first time in the school’s almost 500 year history that is has provided education for children between 4 and 7 years old. Pup...

The latest Independent Inspectorate Report for Bristol Grammar School was published in January 2010.  The report recognises the many strengths of the school, with the overall conclusion beginning; “Bristol Grammar School is a thriving and ...