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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.

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 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.

This sub-file focusses on minutes of Parent/Teacher Committee meetings during the headmastership of Richard Bull (1978-1984).

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.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1951. Contents: School History; Trustees and Staff; Curriculum; Boarding Houses; Clothes and Uniform; Health; Sports, Activities and Societies; Fees; Scholarships; Day Boys. Seven double-pages A to E. Enclosed is a list of staff (F).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1946. Contents: Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Trustees; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, Deanscroft, The Junior House, Hodge Wing; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; J.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Seven double-pages A to G. Enclosed are two trustees and staff lists (H and I) in 1946 and 1949.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School c.1909, with illustrations. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Brief History of the School; Subjects of Instruction; Upper School & Lower School; Boarding Houses; Health; Games; Holidays; Term's fees Scholarships and Exhibitions.

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 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.