Head's Newsletter - November 2011

Gill Dixon, Head of Trent College, shares with us her latest newsletter. 

In this edition Mrs Dixon talks of ambitious plans, looking ahead at the next five years:

- increasing boarding opportunities

- new website and iPhone app

- a smarter reception

- a new car park

These are just a few of the articles contained within the Newsletter, which you can now read in full

A message from OT Society President, Nigel White

You may be aware that in recent times the OT Society has changed a lot.  We work really closely with the School; there are lots of exciting and well-attended events on offer and very regular communication.

However, we have now reached a landmark point in our history.  In addition to providing comprehensive opportunities for OT engagement, we are further developing the Society so that it can best support the continued growth and success of the School. 

On Saturday 19 November 2011, the OT Society Committee together with guest OTs attended a strategic thinking session to discuss the best way forward for the Society in its continued quest to meet both the needs of the School and OTs.

Details of the future direction of the OT Society and the Committee will be published in due course.  If in the meantime you are interested in joining the OT Committee, please email me directly and I will be happy to talk to you about being a committee member, and in particular, the changes that have taken place to this role.

Many thanks for your continued support.

With very best wishes.

Nigel

Nigel White
President  - OT Society

Trent College Historian and former teacher Toby Leadbetter shares two of his historical writes ....

The first, entitled "Two Historical Articles" is a 96 page book which looks at the life of OT "Albert Ball VC - Young Hero and Tragic Loss" and also at that of Trent College founder "Francis Wright, Victorian Philanthropist and Benefactor".

Toby's second article is entitled "Francis Wright, Butterley Co and St Pancras".

To read in full please click on the links below.  Articles are subject to copyright and must not be reproduced without the author's permission.  For more information please contact us.

Two Historical Articles

Francis Wright, Butterley Co and St Pancras

We need your help!

In our busy world as people move around, emigrate or get married, we find that we can lose touch with those who once attended Trent College.

We are attempting to reconnect with our lost alumni and are looking to you for help with our quest.

You can view here an updated list of 'missing persons'.   All lost alumni are listed alphabetically within their year of entry year group.

If you can help us by providing contact information, please complete the online data capture form.

As we progress with our campaign the lost alumni list will continue to be updated.

For any queries please email us or telephone Jo Slater, Alumni Events & Communications Officer on 0115 849 4994.

Thank you to all our OTs and friends of Trent who have helped with the campaign so far.

Going Strong - Trent College Annual Fund Campaign 2011

Trent's Annual Fund Campaign is still going strong, with donations being received from supporters of our fabulous school.

Thanks are sent to all those who continue to support us.

If you wish to make a donation, or learn more about the campaign, then please contact us and we will be very pleased to discuss this with you:

Carol Phillips
Development & Alumni Relations Manager
E: carol.phillips@trentcollege.net
DDI: 0115 849 4992

OT Scoops The Music Producers' Guild (UK) Prize

OT Philip Cook (21) received his prestigious award from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.  The award is given to the most promising student recording engineer to graduate from LIPA's three year BA (Hons) Sound & Technology course.

Philip received the award, a bespoke package of industry training and mentoring sessions, during his Graduation having been nominated by his head of sound technology, John Thornton.  The award was presented by MPG Chairman Steve Levine and MPG Director Tony Platt both of whom have worked with artists such as Iron Maiden, Culture Club, AC/DC and Bob Marley.

Philip was in very good company during the ceremony as LIPA's Lead Patron, Sir Paul McCartney was also in attendance.

Nottingham & Long Eaton Topper 

New range of merchandise now available

We are pleased to announse that a new range of merchandise is now available for OTs and other friends of Trent.  Just go to the Merchandise page for more details.

If you are a golfer then the Old Tridents' Golfing Society would like to hear from you.  Operating before the Second World War and reconstituted in 1947, B.G. Catterns accepted the office of President, E.D. Cochrane was Captain, and R.K. May was Secretary and Treasurer.  The first meeting of the 'new' Society took place at the Castle Hotel, on 19th April 1947 and still continues as a very successful society to this day.  Playing in a number of competitions, such as the Grafton Morrish, Cyril Gray and Halford Hewitt, the Society is always looking for new members.  If you are interested, please contact the Development Office who will put you in touch with Chris Swallow, Captain of the OT Golf Team.  More details are available at www.trentgolf.wordpress.com.