The School seen from the air - 1964
Dr Nigel Dickson (BGS 1968-1975) has provided us with an aerial view of Sittingbourne in 1964, which includes the school, originally published in the Kent Messenger.
News Compendium
Old Bordenians Football Reunion
Once again the Old Boys Veteran (retired) FC players held their annual reunion on 16th June on a warm sunny evening at the UK Paper Sports Pavilion.
Stephen Bedelle
It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Stephen Bedelle on 15th June 2022. Stephen attended the School 1969-1974 with his twin brother, Paul.
1965 School Photo
Martyn Lawrence has kindly sent in a copy of the 1965 all School photo.
Peter Highton - further memories
We have previously shared the news of the death of Peter Highton (1939-1947). OB Martyn Lawrence contacted us to provide some recollections of his friendship with Peter.
Bill Usher
Sad news reaches us of the recent death of Bill Usher, who attended the School from 1939-1944.
Richard Evans 1943-2022
It is with regret we report the death of Old Bordenian Richard Evans in April 2022. Richard attended the School from 1954-62 and had been living in Epsom until his death.
School pupil helping Ukrainian appeal
Thanks to Dave Palmer we can report that current School pupils are demonstrating great spirit and charity in responding to the War in Ukraine.
2022 OBA Annual Reunion & Dinner Report
After two missing years, there was much anticipation about our 2022 Annual Reunion and Dinner. A chance to reconnect with friends and make new ones. A chance to socialise again without Government mandate. It did not disappoint.
Peter Highton
It is with sadness we report the death of Peter Highton who attended the School from 1939 to 1947. The Highton family was linked to the School for three generations from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Peter's son David informed us of his passing and provided these words.
Article on School evacuation
We often reflect on the adversity facing us in the current times and note the upheaval for the School and its students during the pandemic. It is therefore timely to be reminded of a perhaps more disruptive upheaval when the School was evacuated during the Second World War.
OBA recognition of School staff
The objectives of our Association include assiting the School. We have worked to contribute to support Pupils' wellbeing and amenity and the fabric of the School. The Staff who work in the School are equally part of that equation. After two calendar years of working under the shadow of the pandemic, the Association thought we should offer a small, but fun thank you to the Staff.
OBA Annual General Meeting 2021
The 2021 AGM of the Association was held online on Friday 24th September. The papers and minutes are available for members information.
Old Bordenian Association Constitution (as amended 2021)
The OBA Constitution was amended at the 2021 AGM:
School 2021 Remembrance Ceremony
The School held its 2021 Remembrance Ceremony on 11 November and invited members of the OBA to attend.
Reg Robson
Reg Robson, a Borden pupil from 1945 to 1952 followed by a significant career in the Royal Air Force, has died in a Hampshire care home approaching his 87th birthday. Old Bordenian and friend Dennis Fowle (1945-51) has sent in this obituary.