News Compendium

OBA Football Club - Report 2012-13

The 5 a side league season finished on 9th May and culminated in the closest finish in the league for many seasons.  2nd to 5th 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.

Chris Willson - Obituary

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.

Reminiscences of a pupil of the 1940s

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.

BGS - 3 Peaks Challenge raising money for Cancer Research UK

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.

1970 Speech Day Programme

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.

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Dinner 2013

Chris Laming reports:-

 

A move to the UK Paper clubhouse for the OBA annual dinner appeared to prove a popular choice with attendees, many of whom complimented the Association on the choice of venue and the quality of food and service.

 

1997 Borden Grammar School photo

This picture (in 4 parts) was published on the old website, but was not suitable for inclusion in the relevant Website Digest.  I am reproducing here to ensure its continued availability to Old Boys!

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Borden Grammar School - the early years part 2

This article continues Bryan Short's history of the School.

 

Grave Irregularities

Mr. Bond proceeded with his work at the School.  Staff were recruited.  Advertisements placed in newspapers throughout the County brought in pupils, and the School roll rose.  Clause 51 of the Scheme required the Head Master to provide the Governors with a written report on the School's progress.  Mr Bond produced his first report, covering the year October 1878 to October 1879.