Friday 4 September 2026

Notices (Please click on the + sign to expand for full information)

All Pupils & Parents: Years 7- Upper Sixth

All Parents:

Year 7 - 8

Year 9 - 11

Sixth Form

Friday 4 September, 17:00 - 17:45
New Parents’ Induction Event
The Hudson Room, Parent/Guardian

Friday 4 September, 17:45 - 19:30
Divisional Welcome Event
Devitt Lawn, Community

Wednesday 9 September, 08:50 - 10:45
Head’s Introduction to Pangbourne
The Hudson Room, Admissions

Thursday 10 September, 08:30 - 11:30
Gillman & Soame Pupil Photographs
Drake Hall, Year 7, Year 9, Lower Sixth and other new joiners

Friday 11 September, 08:15 - 09:00
Coffee for Parents, Hosted by Parent Ambassadors
Cafe, Parents/Guardians, Community

Saturday 12 September, 09:00 - 10:00
Welcome Dog Walk
Parade Ground. Community

Saturday 12 September, 10:00 - 11:00
Rowing Talk
Chapel. Community

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPORT

As we launch into the sports season, please find key information on how to access Saturday sports fixtures and training. 

  • SOCS Calendar: All fixtures and training sessions are visible and regularly updated on the Pangbourne sports page. Please check this in advance to ensure that your children are available to compete and train at the college.

  • Team Sheet Timelines: Notifications with team sheets are emailed directly to parents/carers/guardians and students:

    • Weekend fixtures: Released on the Tuesday before the fixture.

    • Mid week fixtures: Released on the Friday before the fixture.

  • What happens if there is no fixture: In the event that there is not a fixture, training will be arranged and communicated to parents/carers/guardians and students

  • What happens if I need to request a leave of absence: Parents and students should be looking at the calendar and planning their time off in advance. Saturday sport and parades are a commitment that is part of our identity and as such we would expect a near perfect level of attendance over the academic year. However, we do understand that at times life happens, in this situation you should submit your request through the portal and this will be triaged by Mark Skidmore (Deputy Head Pastoral & Senior Attendance Champion) who will be able to assess your absence request if outside of one week before a fixture. Within the week please contact the director/head of the sport and your coach to request the leave of absence.

Saturday 5 September Schedule

Hockey vs Bloxham School Please consult individual team sheets on SOCS to confirm player selection and meet times. All players must wear a full Pangbourne sports kit, a mouthguard, and shin pads.

Hockey 1st XI Vs Bloxham School @ Home

Hockey 2nd XI Vs Bloxham School @ Home

Hockey 3rd XI Vs Bloxham School @ Away

Hockey Girls-U15A Vs Bloxham School @ Away

Hockey Girls-U14A Vs Bloxham School Away

Rugby Training

The following rugby sessions will take place on Bowden sports pitches:

All U14 and U15 boys will have preseason rugby training from 10:00 to 11:30.

All seniors that have opted for rugby will have preseason rugby training from 10:00 to 11:30.

As the ground is still a little firm please ensure you bring short studded boots (mouldies), trainers and your mouthguard.

During this period where the ground is particularly hard due a very hot summer, we will be carrying out risk assessments leading up to every fixture including on the day to ensure that it is safe for us to play competitive rugby. Additionally we are working very closely with our opposition schools to ensure that our away fixtures maintain the same levels of safety and care for our students.

Rowing Training

Senior rowers will start the day at 08:30 in Hut 6 for strength and conditioning and finish at 12:30 at the Pangbourne Boat Club following a water session

If you wish to pick your child up from the Boat Club please ensure that this is communicated with Mr Green (Ed.Green@pangbourne.com) and Mr Brightmore (Harry.Brightmore@pangbourne.com) in advance.

Fitness

The newly refurbished fitness suite will be available for all students to use from 09:00 to 11:00 if they are not involved in preseason or a competitive fixture.

Communication

All communications that are of a sporting nature should be communicated with the appropriate coach and Director/Head of the sport so we can respond to your question/query effectively and efficiently. Please see below the relevant members of staff who will be overseeing the main sports this term. 

Rugby: Ben.Sainsbury@pangbourne.com

Rowing: Ed.Green@pangbourne.com & Harry.Brightmore@pangbourne.com

Hockey: Joe.Mills@pangbourne.com & Will.Main@pangbourne.com

If your concern is related to a serious matter then please contact the Director of Sport and PE: Joe.Mills@pangbourne.com. 

Best wishes, 

Joseph Mills

Director of Sport

Divisional Updates

The Divisional Updates will begin next week on Friday 11 September.

Heads of Divisions and Email Addresses:

Harbinger: Mrs Candice Greenly - harbinger@pangbourne.com

Hesperus: Mrs Laura Besley-Piggott - hesperus@pangbourne.com

Illawarra: Mrs Dona Poitrat Rachmaninoff - illawarra@pangbourne.com

Macquarie: Mrs Steph Kingsland - macquarie@pangbourne.com

Dunbar: Dr Ian Hart dunbar@pangbourne.com

Boarding Updates

The next Boarding Update will be on Friday 18 September.

Heads of Boarding Houses and Email Addresses:

St George - Mrs Debbie Atkins - stgeorge@pangbourne.com

Port Jackson (boys) - Mr Paul Radford - portjackson@pangbourne.com

Adelaide (boys) - Mr Ed Williams - adelaide@pangbourne.com