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A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1960, paying tribute to the Guest, Lord Carrington, discussing the move of his office, activities and boarding matters, Education in Rutland and the Crowther report. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1965-1966. Contents: Numbers; Staff; Activities; Health; Accommodation; Old Oakhamians; Circular 10/65; General. Attached are A-Level results (appendix A) and a report on conference 'Life in Industry' (appendix B). Thirteen pages A to M.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Dr John Doncaster (1808-1846) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the early 19th century and Old Oakhamians, in particular James and Augustus Padley.

A sermon given by former Headmaster John Buchanan on 5 February 1982, relating to education. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Eight pages A to H.

A letter from Iain Simpson, Director of Sports, inviting Parents and Guardians to attend a talk on positive parenting and helping children through adolescent years.

A letter (A) from O.O. Dennis Peacock ('64) to the Headmaster Tony Little regarding his websites and living in Thailand. Enclosing an article (B) from 'Resident Abroad' mentioning Oakham School.

This file focusses on various speeches given by John Buchanan during his headmastership and later. It is an almost complete collection of his sermons given at Oakham School since 1958.

This file focusses on reports by John Buchanan for the Jerwood Foundation, in the 1970s-1980s.

Hand-written research notes using two books as sources: 'Education and The Industrial Revolution' by E.G. West, and 'History of British Trade Union' by H. Pelling. Both sources look at education in Rutland in 19th century.

Two parts of 'Philosophy of Education', included in John Buchanan's book 'Operation Oakham'. A typed draft, with hand-written amendments. Twenty-six pages A to Z.