Old Vikings | Shiplake College

Huge congratulations to #ShiplakeOldVikings Tom Hallam (18S) who completed the London Marathon on 26 April in an impressive time of 3 hours and 37 minutes! He also raised over £1000 for Think18 charity based in Chichester. Did any other OVs run in London on Sunday? Let us know!

Old Viking Nick Quirke (00B) - @Nickquirkeart - will be hosting a show of his artwork collection 'Lucid Collection' from 3-5pm on Saturday 25th April at Amber Galleries, Market Place in Henley. Pop along if you are in Henley tomorrow afternoon! #ShiplakeOldVikings

It was great to see a number of #ShiplakeOldVikings from the Class of 2016 come together in London for their 10‑Year Reunion. A fantastic chance to reconnect and reminisce. Thank you to Matt Brown and Greg Cooke for organising. #OldVikingReunions

Great to see #ShiplakeStaff and #ShiplakeOldVikings supporting Harry Vardigans (14S) and Harry Hogan (14S), who are preparing to row 4,800km across the Atlantic as part of @toughestrow. A brilliant show of Shiplake spirit #ShiplakeCommunity

Calling all Old Vikings!📢 Nominations are open for Old Viking of the Year Award 2025 and the deadline has now been extended to 17 April! You can make your nomination here shiplakecollege.wufoo.com/forms/old-viki…

With the Headmaster’s Business Awards deadline approaching on March 25, Alexander Erb from Niblie highlights the importance of understanding your 'why'. Learn more about Niblie and the awards here: buff.ly/WhAGoOB #ShiplakeBusiness #ShiplakeInspirational

Last Sunday, we hosted our annual Old Viking Football! If you weren't able to make it this time, we would love to see you at our Festival of Sport which will be on Saturday 3 October so save the date and keep an eye our for more information in the coming months!

It was fantastic to welcome back the Class of 2006 last Saturday for their 20 Year on Reunion dinner at the College! You can read about the event and access the photo gallery on Shiplake CONNECTED here connected.shiplake.org.uk/news/old-vikin… 📷️ #ShiplakeOldVikings #OldVikingReunions

Calling the Class of 2016! 📢 Old Vikings, Matt Brown and Greg Cooke are organising a 10‑Years‑On Reunion on Saturday 18 April in London and the whole Class of 2016 is invited! 🥳 All the details can be found here connected.shiplake.org.uk/events/view/cl…

We’ve launched this year’s Headmaster’s Business Awards with a record number of pupils entering the challenge to reimagine Marjorie’s Café. To inspire them, #ShiplakeOldVikings and Niblie founders Alexander and Isaac share top tips for success! Read more buff.ly/Kvf0yaA

All Old Vikings are invited to our next Business Lunch at the College or online next Thursday 12 March from 12:15-1:15 - this time focusing on the rise of AI and how this is changing the world of work.Let us know you will be attending here connected.shiplake.org.uk/.../view/busin…

This is your reminder that if you would like an Old Viking Blazer to wear at Henley Royal Regatta 2026, make sure you place your order before next Monday 2 March! You can find blazer styles, size guides and the order form here connected.shiplake.org.uk/pages/shop-pla…

It was an honour to welcome back these #ShiplakeOldVikings for a very special lunch last week, organised to surprise OV Simon Cromack (89O), who was diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma in November 2023. There was lots of reminiscing about their time at school together.

We are now taking orders for our made-to-order Old Viking blazers and waistcoats! Please place your order before Monday 2 March for delivery before HRR 2026 Blazer styles, size guides and the order form can be found here connected.shiplake.org.uk/pages/shop-pla…

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we spoke to Old Viking and recent leaver, Kits Tanner (25E) about his experience so far completing a four year Tax apprenticeship with Ernst and Young. You can read the full interview on CONNECTED here connected.shiplake.org.uk/news/old-vikin…

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we spoke to Old Viking Wallace Fisher (22E) about his experience completing a three year apprenticeship with Hudson Boat Works. You can read the full interview on CONNECTED here connected.shiplake.org.uk/news/old-vikin….

This year, two Old Vikings, Harry Vardigans (14S) and Harry Hogan (14S), are preparing to take on one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world: The World's Toughest Row. You can read more here connected.shiplake.org.uk/.../119-Old-Vi…...

We're gearing up for the annual Old Viking vs Staff/Student Football Match on Sunday 22 March at 11.00am, and we would love to see as many Old Vikings back on the pitch as possible! Let us know if you would like to play or support here connected.shiplake.org.uk/events/view/ol…

All 2006 leavers - don't forget to book your place at the Class of 2006 20-Year Reunion on Saturday 14 March from 6.30pm! You can book your tickets here connected.shiplake.org.uk/.../class-of-2…...

Our latest Old Viking interview for our "Spotlight on..." series focuses on VFX in Film/TV. We chat to OV Marcus Dryden (94B) about life after Shiplake working as a VFX Supervisor/Creative Director. 🎬 Read the full interview on Shiplake CONNECTED here connected.shiplake.org.uk/news/spotlight…