Passing of Marian Donaldson
Published 13/05/22
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs Marian Donaldson, wife of Dr David Donaldson (Headmaster 1973-87).
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Dr David Donaldson - Former Headmaster 1973-1987
Published 28/02/22Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Dr David Donaldson.
Tom Huggins (OK 01) named as retrospective Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year
Published 30/04/21Read MoreTom Huggins (OK01) joins a distinguished list of recipients including Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Mike Atherton and Alastair Cook.
Keith Brooks - Former Staff 1962 - 1988
Published 23/03/21Read MoreThe OKA are saddened to report that former member of staff, Keith Brooks, passed away on 28th February after a short illness with Covid-19.
OKs named in Queen's Birthday Honours 2020
Published 06/11/20Read MoreWe are delighted to see the names of two Old Kimboltonians in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2020 in recognition of their contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Andre Beeson (1936 - 2020), Former Staff
Published 17/06/20Read MoreFormer member of staff, Andre Beeson, sadly passed away on 13 June 2020, following complications from pre-existing ailments.
Headmaster's Assembly
Published 16/06/20Read MoreThroughout the lockdown the Headmaster has delivered his Senior School Monday morning assemblies virtually. OKs may be interested in reading this week's assembly which addressed recent events in the news regarding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the Black Lives Matter movement. The assembly was led by some thought-provoking words from the Head Girl.
OK singled out in daily Downing Street coronavirus update
Published 24/04/20Read MoreAn Old Kimboltonian was singled out in the daily Downing Street press conference on 22nd April. Gen Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff, outlined how the work of the Armed Forces was helping in the fight against Covid-19 and made specific mention of the work of Major Eb Mukhtar, who left Kimbolton School in 1999.
Headmaster's End of Term Letter
Published 27/03/20Read MoreWe hope that all Old Kimboltonians are keeping well and safe in these unprecedented times. To keep former pupils updated, the Headmaster's End of Term Letter has been published for OKs to read.
Jim Townley - Former Staff 1961-1991
Published 25/06/19Read MoreThe OKA are saddened to report that former member of staff, Jim Townley, passed away on 14th June 2019 after a long illness.
Peter Guthrie Memorial Concert
Published 06/09/18Read MoreFormer member of staff, Peter Guthrie, sadly passed away earlier this year aged 92. On Sunday 23rd September a saxophone concert will be held at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, to pay tribute to Peter who was a well-respected musician and teacher.
OK Heading for Rio 2016!
Published 09/03/16Read MoreCongratulations to Ben Saxton (OK 2008) who has been called-up for Team GB for the Olympic Games this summer.
Geoff Coles Memorial Fund Launched
Published 10/11/15Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that the OKA have launched a memorial fund in the memory of former member of staff, Geoff Coles, who sadly passed away in March.
OK Hockey Team Hold School to a Draw
Published 09/09/15Read MoreAfter a narrow defeat in 2014, the OK Ladies Hockey team played hard in the annual match against the School 1st XI on Sunday 6 September which ended in a well-deserved draw.
Geoff Coles (Staff 1958 - 1994)
Published 16/03/15Read MoreThe OKA are saddened to report that Geoff Coles, former Staff and Kim House Housemaster, passed away on Friday 13th March.
OK Men's Hockey Team Unlucky Not to Secure a Victory
Published 12/02/15Read MoreIn an eventful match against the School 1st XI in January, the OK Men's Hockey team were deprived of a win when the School scored in the last few minutes of the game.
OK Netballers Record a Convincing Win against the School 1st VII
Published 11/02/15Read MoreAfter several years without a win, the OK netball team were finally victorious in their annual match against the School 1st VII in January.
1st XI Football Pitch Reverts to its Original Name: Heath Field
Published 11/02/15Read MoreA telephone call from an Old Kimboltonian's family has brought to light the history of the 1st XI football pitch – and prompted the reinstatement of its original name, the ‘Heath Field’.