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A photocopy of a report from a Government Commission, chapter on the County of Rutland, pages 123-131, regarding the education at Oakham and Uppingham Schools in the 1860s. Includes information on the daily life, buildings, punishment, lessons, prizes, sports, entry into universities, staff, curriculum, and admissions. Nine pages A to I

Minutes of a Parent/Teacher Committee meeting held on 23 June 1979 at the Headmaster's house. Contents: Matters arising from the minutes; The place of Association Football in the Sports Curriculum; The Structure and purpose of the Parent/Teacher Committee; Any Other Business; Representation of the Committee; Date of the next meeting. Three pages A to C.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1965, paying tribute to the new Chairman, Thomas Haywood, discussing three innovations to the education at Oakham School - a small Sixth Form house, the building of a Technology Department, and the establishments of setting by subjects and tutors, and sporting achievements. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1964, paying tribute to the late Chairman, Sir Eric Gore-Browne, discussing three reports on Education, examination results, Music and other activities, sporting achievements, boarding matters and the Development Campaign. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1961, paying tribute to the Guest, Chairman of a Bank, discussingimprovements to facilities, the Headmasters' Conference, boarding matters, exam results and overview of the past year at School. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

Extract from a 1940 prospectus, published in the Old Oakhamian Magazine. Content: Size; Staff; Fees; Curriculum; Timetable; Diet & Tuck boxes; Games; Activities outside the classroom; Day Boys. Three pages A to C.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchannan at Speech Day 1959, relating to St Paul's address to the Corinthians and the sporting metaphor of the Christian life. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Nine pages A to I.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan on 18 September 1960, relating to the start of term and the Outward Bound Schools. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Ten pages A to J.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Parents regarding a review of the Winter term 1985. Contents: Reports; Scholars; Examinations; Appointments; School accounts; Insurance; Music fees; Activity holidays; Games; Chad '86 Appeal and OSCA. Two pages A and B.

A note from the Headmaster Tony Little regarding the history of the school, its location, academic performance and co-curricular activities, sports, and school life.