Events
At the heart of the Old Ardinians Society are the many clubs, activities and events that are organised and attended by OAs. These all take a considerable amount of time and effort to arrange, and it is hoped that by making communication easier we can increase awareness, participation and organisation of all these events. More...
News
Old Ardinians are encouraged to submit news articles that may be of interest to other OA's. They may be published in the Old Ardinian Magazine or on this website or both! Please submit material by email to our editor. More...
Accounts Online
The accounts of the OA Society can be viewed by logging in above...
Minutes of Meetings
The minutes of the OA Society can be viewed by logging in above....
The Football Club
The tradition of a soccer match between past and present pupils was established in the 1860s. The fixtures were regularly reported in the Annals, leading to the formation of an OA Football Club in 1887. This was a loose arrangement, being formally organised with the formation of the OA Association in 1906.
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The Cricket Club
Cricket was introduced soon after the school opened in 1858. The ‘St Saviour’s Cricket Club’ was formed in 1871, when the first Old Boys match against the School XI was played. Cricket proves to be a popular and well-supported sport with the OAs – long may it continue.
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The Golfing Society
The idea for a golfing society was proposed in 1955 and the first meeting took place in April of the same year. The club proved to be popular, with several matches being played each year. The society continues to thrive and currently meets regularly during the year.
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The Ardingly College Masonic Lodge
The lodge was consecrated on 5th May 1922, by the then Grand Secretary, Mr P Colville Smith. All Freemasons are welcome to come as visitors to our meetings.
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The Old Ardinians’ Trust
The Old Ardinians’ Trust was created in 1937. The funds presently held include the following:
- Old Ardinians Society
- Ardingly College Scholarship Fund
- Ardingly Endowment Fund
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The Woodard Schools (Southern Division) Benefit Fund
The Fund was established by Canon Nathaniel Woodard, the founder of Woodard Schools. The Fund is a registered Charity administered by a Committee of former students and the headmasters of the four schools in the Southern Division.
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The Ardingly College Mission
The Ardingly College Mission was established in 1922. Today it is located at St Katherine’s in Limehouse in London.
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OA Charity Links
Old Ardinians who have a direct involvement in a charity are invited to provide a description of the charity and a link to the relevant website so that other OA's can take an interest.
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Membership
Membership of the Society is open to past pupils and members of staff as well as Governors of the School. Those who have rendered exceptional service to the Society or the School may be offered Honorary Membership. School leavers from 1979 onward, who have completed two years in the Senior School, and Old Ardinians over 65, are entitled to apply to the Registrar for free Life Membership.
FAQ's
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Membership and Fees
Membership is offered and billed at the start of a child’s career at Ardingly. We believe that all pupils benefit from being a member of the Old Ardinians throughout their lives. This website will enable even more pupils to become involved in the society, no matter where they live or what they do.