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A letter from Robert Fellowes, in service to the Queen at Buckingham Palace, to Richard Bull thanking the Headmaster, the school staff and pupils on behalf of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for the visit and the celebrations of the Quatercentenary, and thanking John Barber for a copy of his book "The Story of Oakham School".

A letter from the Headmaster Tony Little to Nigel Richardson, Headmaster of the Perse School, regarding the Golden Jubilee and sending photographs of the Queen's visit in 1984.

A photograph of the Headmaster, Richard Bull speaking at the opening of the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: V353/2.

A photograph of the Headmaster Richard Bull speaking at the opening of the Computer block on 11 July 1984. Also present were Lord Kings Norton and John Oldfield. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: W262/2.

This file focusses on letters sent by Headmaster Richard Bull during his headmastership (1978-1984). The bulk of the collection is made of letters sent to Parents.

A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.

This collection focuses on major events that have occurred to the school and its pupils. This includes the Quatercentenary celebrations and the school's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Quatercentenary celebrations compromised of several events including the visit to the school by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Quatercentenary ball, and special productions to celebrate the recent opening of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

There is a detailed series on the school's Speech Day which includes a comprehensive list of programmes and award winners from the ceremony.

There is a excellent record of items showing how the school reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is general communication to parents and staff, information on the structure of face to face and distance learning teaching, and also an illuminating collection of photographs taken by Ms. Fernandez in 2021.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1983-1984. Contents: Numbers and Recruitment; Discipline and Morale; Staff; Academic; Art/Design/Music/Drama; P.E./Sports/Games/Service/Activities; Chapel; Food/Health; Careers/A.V.A.; Oakhamian/School Council; Publicity and P.R.; 1984 and All That. Attached are A-Level results (appendix A), O-Level results (appendix B), Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions (appendix C). Nine pages A to I.

Minutes of a Parent/Teacher Committee meeting held on 10 March 1984 in Old Hall. Contents: Matters arising from the minutes; Boarding/Day Accommodation; Sub-Committee on Parent/Teacher Activities; Times of Parent/Teacher Evenings; Any Other Business; Representation of the Committee; Date of the next meeting. Four pages A to D.

Minutes of a Parent/Teacher Committee meeting held on 27 October 1984 at the Headmaster's house. Contents: Matters arising from the minutes; Visit of Her Majesty The Queen on 16 November; Any Other Business; Representation of the Committee; Date of the next meeting. Two pages A to B.