Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.
John Buchanan
Memorial Service for John David Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Order of Service of the memorial service for John David Buchanan at the Okaham School Chapel, enclosed form for the bursary and for memories. Items A to C
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
Talks about what will happen in a pupil's life after Oakham. Does talk about going off the rails, but the main question seems to be of faith.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech fo Speech day 1958. It is centered upon what one can achieve at Oakham and the types of people and their excuses for why they are not performing in all aspects of school life, to their fullest.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech talking about remembrance Sunday, why we remember and the futility of war. Items A to H
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech considering Drake's prayer which is contained within the blue book. Focuses on endeavour and what features make it successful.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
The gospel of the unmerciful servant. The lesson is focused on forgiveness. Items a to H
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech at the beginning of the term talking about working together and Buchanan analyses the phrase 'live peacably with all men'.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech directed to the leavers about what to expect in life after Oakham.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech discussing a 'holier than thou' religious attitude and how the Christian message is a positive one and how this attitude can be refelected within the school.
John Buchanan