St Edward's Weekends Summer 2025

Summer Term 2025 WEEKENDS AT TEDDIES

Cover image The Dining Hall windows hung with wisteria This spread The Dance Show

Notes on the Weekend Programme All Chapel services and activities are open to families.

Sports fixtures are listed online; see the website for full calendar details. Exhibitions in The North Wall are open 12.00 – 4.00pm on Saturday (closed to the public on Sunday; pupils may visit the Gallery at any time). For weekday opening hours visit the website. stedwardsoxford.org | thenorthwall.com

EVENTS FOR PUPILS

SATURDAY 26TH APRIL Sport

SUNDAY 27TH APRIL DofE Silver Canoe Training Day 8.30am – 5.00pm The Boathouse National Theatre

Cricket v Bradfield Tennis v Bloxham Athletics v Harrow Golf v Bloxham Sailing – BSDRA Thames Valley Championship Rowing – Birmingham Regatta – Shell, J15, J16 Quiz Night with Pizza Shell, Fourth and Fifth Form 7.30 – 8.45pm, Willows Lower Sixth Social 8.30 – 10.00pm, Cooper’s Café Jubilee House Dinner 7.00 – 10.00pm Dining Hall/Roe Reading Room Cowell’s Upper Sixth Dinner 7.00 – 10.00pm The Rickety Press, Oxford

Connections Festival: OX2 Collective Performance of No Regrets by Garry McNair 7.30 – 8.30pm

The North Wall See details opposite

Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975 – 2025 The North Wall See details opposite 2

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES

SATURDAY 26TH APRIL Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975 – 2025 The North Wall

SUNDAY 27TH APRIL National Theatre

Connections Festival: OX2 Collective Performance of No Regrets by Garry McNair 7.30 – 8.30pm The North Wall The North Wall are once again hosting the National Theatre’s annual nationwide festival. Ten new plays are commissioned for young people to perform, bringing together some of the most exciting writers with the theatre makers of tomorrow. OX2 Collective, a youth theatre company which includes pupils from St Edward’s and other local schools, will be performing a piece by playwright Garry McNair on the relationship people in all stages and walks of life have with regret.

This exhibition will celebrate 50 years of the work of painter Marjorie Collins who moved to Oxford from Chicago in 1975. Collins is known for her colourful contemporary watercolours. Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975 – 2025 will be at The North Wall until 11th May 2025

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Suri Shah, Fourth Form pupil, playing for the 1st XI Cricket Team on the grounds

EVENTS FOR PUPILS SATURDAY 3RD MAY Sport Cricket v Lord Wandsworth College Tennis v Tudor Hall Shell, Fourth and Fifth Form Vue Cinema, Kassam Stadium 7.00 – 10.00pm Lower Sixth in Oxford 7.00 – 10.00pm Segar’s House Dinner and Cultural Evening Dining Hall SUNDAY 4TH MAY Rowing Wallingford Regatta – Seniors Cowell’s in Concert Rowing v Radley Cinema Night 7.00 – 10.00pm See details opposite

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES

SATURDAY 3RD MAY

Segar’s House Dinner and Cultural Evening 7.00 – 10.00pm

Canapés in the Roe Reading Room (parents only), followed by dinner in the Dining Hall. This event is for Segar’s pupils and their families

SUNDAY 4TH MAY Cowell’s in Concert

7.00 – 10.00pm The North Wall

The boys of Cowell’s will take to the stage of The North Wall Theatre to showcase their many talents. This event is for Cowell’s pupils and their families

DofE Silver Practice Expedition

Friday 9th May – Sunday 11th May

7.00 – 10.00pm The North Wall See details opposite

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EVENTS FOR PUPILS SATURDAY 17TH MAY Sport Cricket v Winchester

SUNDAY 18TH MAY Compline by Candlelight 9.10 – 9.40pm Chapel

Cricket v Cheltenham College Cricket v Cheltenham Ladies’ College Tennis v Oratory Athletics v Marlborough Rowing – Worcester Spring – Shell, J15, J16 Confirmation Service for Roman Catholic Pupils 10.30am – 12.30pm The Catholic Parish Church of SS Gregory & Augustine House Socials 7.30 – 9.00pm Cooper Lodge House Dinner 8.00 – 9.30pm Roe Reading Room and Dining Hall Lower Sixth Social

DofE Gold Qualifying Expedition Friday 23rd May – Wednesday 28th May

SATURDAY 24TH MAY

Rowing – National Schools’ Regatta – J15, J16, Seniors SUNDAY 25TH MAY Rowing – National Schools’ Regatta – 1st VIIIs

8.30 – 10.00pm Cooper’s Café

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EVENTS FOR FAMILIES SATURDAY 17TH MAY Confirmation Service for Roman Catholic Pupils 10.30 – 12.30pm

The Catholic Parish Church of SS Gregory & Augustine SUNDAY 18TH MAY Compline by Candlelight 9.10 – 9.40pm Chapel

Anselm Kiefer: Early Works Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street Best known for his monumental paintings and installations, Anselm Kiefer has become a towering figure of post-war art. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see his early works and explore his artistic techniques and materials in his paintings, sketchbooks, photos, and woodcuts.

Die Etsch (The Adige) Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation © Anselm Kiefer

OXFORD LIFE

The Norrington Room at Blackwell’s Blackwell’s, 50 Broad Street

Christ Church Picture Gallery and 500 Years of Christ Church Christ Church, St Aldate’s With 2025 marking the 500th anniversary of Christ Church, this term is the ideal time to appreciate this stunning college with its long history and curated Picture Gallery – which is now open on the weekends. The Christ Church Picture Gallery is Britain’s first public art collection and is home to an important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings, offering the rare opportunity to view works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

The Norrington Room at Blackwell's on Broadstreet is a delight for bibliophiles. Traversing three miles of shelves home to over 150,000 books, this enormous terraced chamber is officially the biggest bookselling room on the planet. Take your time browsing the shelves and seek out your next read for the summer, or even better, take a friend along and pick out a book for your bestie!

Thirsty Meeples: The Board Game Café 97–98 Gloucester Green

The Thirsty Meeples is a board game lover’s oasis. With an extensive library of over 2,700 board games, card games, and jigsaw puzzles; there’s something for everyone. A menu of sweet treats and sandwiches will keep you refreshed whilst you build your Monopoly empire, diffuse some Exploding Kittens or decipher the top-secret words in Codenames. Booking ahead advised

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EVENTS FOR PUPILS

SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Sport Cricket v Winchester Cricket v St Helen and St Katharine Tennis v Pangbourne Athletics v Marlborough Golf v Cheltenham Ladies’ College Rowing – Shiplake – Shell, J15 Isabel Fishlock OSE: Dreamlands Brass Band perform at the 100th Anniversary of Alexandra Park 1.00 – 4.00pm See details opposite Treasure Hunt Shell and Fourth Form Various locations around the School 7.30 – 9.00pm Lower Sixth Social BBQ The North Wall See details opposite

SUNDAY 8TH JUNE Golden Ticket – Full Cast Run 10.00am – 4.00pm The North Wall Nepal Pre-Departure Briefing and Kit Check 4.00 – 6.00pm Recital Room Compline by Candlelight 9.10 – 9.40pm Chapel

8.30 – 10.00pm Cooper’s Café

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EVENTS FOR FAMILIES SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Isabel Fishlock OSE: Dreamlands The North Wall Isabel Fishlock, a St Edward’s alumni, returns to School for an exhibition in The North Wall. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Isabel spent 10 years painting and designing prints for leading luxury fashion brands including Dior and Paul Smith before focusing on her fine art career. This exhibition will focus on bold graphic florals. Isabel Fishlock: Dreamlands will be at The North Wall until 14th June

Brass Band perform at the 100th Anniversary of Alexandra Park 1.00 – 4.00pm Teddies' Brass Band will provide the tunes for the 100th anniversary celebration of Alexandra Park, Oxford’s first recreational park, opened in 1925 and named for the wife of King Edward VII. The site was once a pig pasture belonging to the Wiblin family, acclaimed pork butchers and sausage makers, who lived in Northern House on South Parade. It is now much-loved by the local community for its capacious sandpit and tennis courts. SUNDAY 8TH JUNE Compline by Candlelight 9.10 – 9.40pm Chapel

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GAUDY WEEK

EVENTS FOR PUPILS SATURDAY 21ST JUNE Sport Cricket v Marlborough Tennis v Rugby Athletics v Marlborough Rowing – Henley Women’s Regatta – Seniors Upper Sixth Leavers’ Exhibition The North Wall See details opposite Inflatables Evening with BBQ 6.30pm – Fourth and Fifth Form 7.30pm – Shell 8.30pm – Lower Sixth Field side LAMDA Presentation Evening 8.00 – 9.30pm The North Wall

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE Sport Sailing – Itchenor Schools’ Championship Rowing – Henley Women’s Regatta – Seniors Golden Ticket – Tech and Dress Rehearsal 10.00am – 4.00pm The North Wall The Leavers’ Platform 8.00 – 10.00pm Holywell Music Room

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EVENTS FOR FAMILIES SATURDAY 21ST JUNE Upper Sixth Leavers’ Exhibition The North Wall Our talented A Level and IB Art pupils will exhibit in The North Wall to mark the end of their time at Teddies. The Leavers' Exhibition will be on display at The North Wall until 28th June LAMDA Presentation Evening 8.00 – 9.30pm The North Wall

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE The Leavers’ Platform 8.00 – 10.00pm Holywell Music Room

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EVENTS FOR PUPILS SATURDAY 28TH JUNE Sport Cricket v Parents Rowing – Henley Training Camp – 1st VIII only Final Assembly and Ad Itinerarium 9.00 – 10.00am Olivier Hall This is Rhubarb: Upper Sixth Welcome to OSE 10.00 – 10.15am Olivier Hall St Edward’s Awards Reception 10.30 – 11.00am Warden’s Garden Gaudy Speeches and Prizegiving 11.00am – 12.15pm Marquee Buffet Lunch in Houses 12.30 – 2.00pm

Leavers’ Choir Rehearsal 5.10 – 5.40pm Olivier Hall Leavers’ Service 5.45 – 6.30pm Olivier Hall Leavers’ Champagne Reception 6.30 – 7.30pm The Quad

The Leavers’ Ball 7.30pm – Midnight Marquee

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EVENTS FOR FAMILIES SATURDAY 28TH JUNE St Edward’s Awards Reception 10.30 – 11.00am Warden’s Garden Gaudy Speeches and Prizegiving 11.00am – 12.15pm Marquee Buffet Lunch in Houses 12.30 – 2.00pm Leavers’ Service 5.45 – 6.30pm Olivier Hall Leavers’ Champagne Reception 6.30 – 7.30pm The Quad

The Leavers’ Ball 7.30pm – Midnight Marquee Term Ends Saturday 28th June After Gaudy

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SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS Henley Royal Regatta

Tuesday 1st July – Sunday 6th July Global Action Trip to Nepal Monday 30th June – Wednesday 16th July

BSDRA National Team Racing Championships

at Alton Water Sunday 29th June – Tuesday 1st July

THE WEEKENDS

SAT 26TH APRIL Pupils Quiz Night with Pizza

SAT 3RD MAY Pupils Cinema Night

SUN 18TH MAY Pupils Compline by Candlelight Families Compline by Candlelight SAT 24TH MAY Pupils DofE Gold Qualifying Expedition National Schools’ Rowing Regatta Families National Schools’ Rowing Regatta SUN 25TH MAY Pupils National Schools’ Rowing Regatta Families National Schools’ Rowing Regatta

SAT 7TH JUNE Pupils Treasure Hunt Lower Sixth Social BBQ Brass Band perform at the 100th Anniversary of Alexandra Park Families Brass Band perform at the 100th Anniversary of Alexandra Park SUN 8TH JUNE Pupils Compline by Candlelight Families Compline by Candlelight SAT 21ST JUNE Pupils Inflatables Evening with BBQ Upper Sixth Leavers’ Exhibition LAMDA Presentation Evening

Families Upper Sixth Leavers’ Exhibition LAMDA Presentation Evening SUN 22ND JUNE Pupils The Leavers’ Platform Families The Leavers’ Platform SAT 28TH JUNE Pupils St Edward’s Awards Reception Gaudy Speeches and Prizegiving The Leavers’ Ball Families St Edward’s Awards Reception Gaudy Speeches and Prizegiving The Leavers’ Ball

Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975–2025 Families

Lower Sixth in Oxford Segar’s House Dinner and Cultural Evening Families Segar’s House Dinner and Cultural Evening SUN 4TH MAY Pupils Cowell’s in Concert Families Cowell’s in Concert SAT 17TH MAY Pupils House Socials Confirmation Service for Roman Catholic Pupils Lower Sixth Social Families Confirmation Service for Roman Catholic Pupils

Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975–2025 SUN 27TH APRIL Pupils DofE Silver Canoe Training Day National Theatre Connections Festival: OX2 Collective Performance of No Regrets by Garry McNair Families National Theatre Connections Festival: OX2 Collective Performance of No Regrets by Garry McNair