Welcome to the new Old Bancroftians’ website which is intended to help the Association meet its main objective of enabling former pupils and staff of Bancroft’s School to keep in touch with each other and the School.
Mary Ireland
Head Bancroft’s School 2008 to 2016
It is with great sadness that we report that Mary Ireland passed away on Friday 20th Jan 2023.
She will be very fondly remembered by past pupils and staff.
She was truly a ground breaking educationalist and as the school’s first female head led the school with enormous vitality and vigour.
The thoughts of the OBA are with Simon and her family at this sad time.
Go to Mary’s book of condolence
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OBA Wine Tasting 24th November 2022
A fabulous OBA wine tasting event at 8 Rocks Wine and Deli in Loughton. Thank you to all those that came along and supported this event. Such a fun evening with six fabulous tastings and delicious antipasti.
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OBA 115th Annual Dinner October 2022
Thank you to everyone that came along to support the dinner at Bancroft’s and the first official event for our new OBA President Gemma Wicks. It was a fun evening for all and the Heads and Tails raised over £750 which has been directed to the Bancroft’s Foundation that supports assisted places at the school.
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Thank you to everyone that came along for Old Bancroftians’ Day 2022
It was a brilliant sunny day to start the OBA Presidents fun run and lunch was fantastic as were the amazing afternoon teas in the marquee. It was great to welcome so many of you and your families back including the 50,60,70 years on and the 56ers. A big thank you to the OBs who had travelled from Malaysia, Canada and the USA to support this event. We were also overjoyed that Harry (90) and Clifford (91) came along and met up again after many years! The OBs beat the school at cricket and netball. The crazy golf, giant games and Infinity the children’s’ entertainer Infinity were well received as was the bar!
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On Thursday 19th May the leavers of 2007, 2012 and 2017 returned to Bancroft’s for their OBA reunion and to catch up with their former teachers. OBA President Steve Dodd and Bancroft’s Head Simon Marshall shared news on the Association and the school. Huge thanks to our excellent catering and maintenance team. We look forward to seeing you all at Bancroft’s or another OBA event again very soon..
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After two missed years it was great for Steve Dodd OBA President to welcome 15 Past Presidents to the Warner Room for the 67th annual Past Presidents’ Dinner on Friday 22nd April. Guests were Debbie Picton Senior Deputy Head, OB Gemma Wicks President Elect and Susan Day OBA Administrator.
Here are some pictures from previous OBs’ Day including reunion groups like 40, 50, 60 70 years on plus netball, cricket, lunch, socialising and of course afternoon tea.
