ALUMNI
quote of the month
" Mentally and physically this sport has drained me. But giving up has never been part of my DNA. Two months ago I made a choice and didn’t look back. For moments like this. 4th place at Olympic Trials. I’m back. And not going anywhere.
When you find that true passion and hunger for something, you’re in a special place.
This is the rebirth."
JONATHAN ILORI (HAWKE 2011)
The Alumni Office at the Royal Hospital School works in partnership with the RHS Association to help alumni to connect and inspire the next generation. On this page you can access professional networking, news, class reunions, social events, and the digital archive.
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BOOK A TOUR
We have lots of alumni returning to RHS for a tour. If you would like to visit, please do let us know in advance, so we can give you a full tour. If you are passing and just pop in, we will do everything to accommodate you, but the tour might be shorter than if you had contacted us in advance. Please email Katie Gould or telephone 01473 326183 to organise a tour.
ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear from you to celebrate your achievements, successes and good causes you're supporting to include on our Alumni News section and in The Gidge. Please email all articles and accompanying photographs to Lucy Pembroke (lpembroke@royalhospitalschool.org) for consideration.
![Congratulations!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659088273/royalhospitalschoolorg/onsrqzqxnqduu5dmevm8/GRADUATIONWEBSITE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659088273/royalhospitalschoolorg/onsrqzqxnqduu5dmevm8/GRADUATIONWEBSITE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659088273/royalhospitalschoolorg/onsrqzqxnqduu5dmevm8/GRADUATIONWEBSITE.png","width":600}])
Congratulations to all of our alumni who are graduating university this year!
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Andy Painting (Hawke, 1981) has co-written a book with David England, An Effective Strategy for Safe Design in Engineering and Construction.
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Yesterday evening saw Reece Topley (Drake, 2011) produce the best bowling figures in England Men's Cricket One Day International history.
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Alumnus Reece Topley has been selected for the England cricket squad for white-ball matches against India.
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Jim Thomas (Anson, 1949) came back to RHS for the first time having seen an advert promoting the Festival of the Sea.
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The Alumni Office recently received the news of the passing of Les Hanks (Cornwallis, 1940).
Events
The Alumni Office runs a number of regular events throughout the year in conjunction with the RHS Association including; professional networking events; Army vs Navy rugby match; Summer Reunion Weekend; Old Boys Rugby & Curry Night; year group reunions as well as informal gatherings.
Volunteer
We are looking to recruit and support up to 100 active volunteers to inspire our pupils to be ambitious for their futures and help them prepare for life after RHS. We would appreciate your participation in alumni lectures, careers activities, mentoring and work placements and professional networking.
Alumni Office Key Contacts
Lucy Pembroke, Head of Community & Alumni Relations
e: lpembroke@royalhospitalschool.org
t: +44 (0)1473 326110
Katie Gould, Community & Alumni Relations Executive
e: kgould@royalhospitalschool.org
t: +44 (0)1473 326183
