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The day you leave Shiplake is the day you become an Old Viking and join the thousands of others who have forged a path before you.
Being part of this group is something very special and our aim is to ensure that this bond remains as true a day after exiting the gates of the College as it is decades later.
Ahead of our 65 years of Rugby milestone happening in 2025 we are exploring the idea of hosting a "Celebration of Rugby" lunch at the school on Wednesday 16th October 2024. This event would be exclusively for Old Vikings and would take place before the 2:30 kick-off of … Read more
You are invited to the day-time clash showcasing the Shiplake First XV vs Aylesbury Grammar First XV battling it out for the Davies Shield. New Field will be the venue for this most prized accolade, and we welcome parents to the stretch tent from 1.30pm onwards, where … Read more
To honour the life of former staff member, Monica Tomalin, the college will be holding a memorial on Friday 18th October at 4:00pm. We will be planting a tree in her memory with a drinks reception afterwards. Please let us know you would like to attend by clickin… Read more
All members of the local community are welcome and encouraged to attend our annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 16 November 2024, 10.00am to 2.00pm. The Sports Hall and Great Hall will be transformed into winter wonderlands for guests to get ahead with their Ch… Read more
The Music Department warmly invites all parents and pupils to the Winter Concert on Thursday 28th November (7:00pm, Sports Hall). As ever, the full array of musical talent at Shiplake College will be performing with a large number of pupils and members of staff taking part. … Read more
In a first for Shiplake College we unite our community to celebrate our Founders Day and raise funds for our next phase of development. This 36-hour fundraising marathon will take place in person at the College on 1-2 May 2025, but online throughout the world. We will… Read more
As an Old Viking we want you to be not only part of the rich history of the College but also a significant part of it’s future. Alongside our Shiplake CONNECTED platform, the College will host a number of events, reunions and networking opportunities to help foster a strong sense of community and camaraderie among our Old Vikings, regardless of when they attended the College.
In addition to providing opportunities for socialising and networking, by being an Old Viking we hope you will also play a crucial role in supporting the College through fundraising efforts and volunteer initiatives. Old Vikings often contribute their time, expertise, and resources to help enhance the student experience, support development and contribute to the overall success of the College.
We truly believe by maintaining strong ties with our alumni community, Shiplake College is able to benefit from the wealth of knowledge, experience, and support that its former students and staff have to offer, ensuring that the school continues to thrive and evolve for years to come.
To find out more about news, events and activities for Old Vikings you may want to join the Old Vikings Club. To ensure you have a fully bespoke experience you can select to be part of the Old Vikings Club or specific decade clubs or both. You can also choose to join clubs of interest – from Sports to Arts – to be kept up to date with specific events such as Regattas, Sports Dinners/Invitationals and Past Masters Exhibitions and share your passion with other fellow OVs.
If you have any questions about being an Old Viking and how you can access the relevant Clubs or indeed if you are interested in starting a new club or becoming a Club Manager please contact connected@shiplake.org.uk.
