During a recent visit to the school archives, we uncovered a number of new copies of “Borden Grammar School – A History in Photographs”.  See full story for extracts from the book.

The 5 a side league season finished on 9^th May and culminated in the closest finish in the league for many seasons.  2^nd to 5^th were separated by just 6 points with the league winners having their lead cut from 15 points 4 weeks earlier to just 6 by the final whistle of the final game.

It is with regret that we have to report that Christopher Neil (Chris) Willson passed away suddenly at home on May 10 2013, aged 56.  Chris left Borden in 1975 after taking his 'A' levels and went on to study at Oxford University.

Further to the recent story - click here for details - the intrepid three peaks challenge team arrived safely back in school on Monday afternoon, 6th May, having endured awful weather conditions but achieving their goal.

We will be putting photos of their exploits on the school website gallery (accessed from the main home page via the 'news' then 'gallery' tabs) but are very proud to announce that the total sum raised so far is over £5,000 and climbing.  The school have asked us to make this information available to OBA members and to include a huge thank you for the support the team received. We are happy to do so.

Comment received from Philip Drury, re "Reminiscences of a pupil of the 1940s". To see full article and comment, click here 

We recently received the following email from Reg Hunn, a pupil at Borden from 1944 - 1950, triggered by the obituary of Frank Nicholls,providing an insight into life at the school and beyond 60 years ago.

In an idle moment today whilst at a loose end , and for an inexplicable reason, I decided to look up the school on the web.

On studying the site I noted with sadness the passing of Frank Nicholls a while back.

Comment received from Martyn Calder re "John Ford - Obituary". To see full article and comment click here

We are sad to report the passing away of John Ford on April 22nd, peacefully at Medway Hospital, after a long illness.

Old Bordenians will be interested in the forthcoming challenge being undertaken by pupils and staff.  They are trying to raise as much money as possible for a charity which is very close to our hearts since we received the news about Harold Vafeas's (Headmaster) illness last summer (http://websites.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/site/index.php?option=com_rubberdoc&view=doc&id=427&format=raw).  If you are able to support this in any way they would be very grateful.

The 1970 Speech Day Programme has been provided to us for publication.  If visitors of the site have any BGS school memorabilia that they wish to share, please send it to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..