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10 May 2016

Matt Wallace (L2003-08 )has won his third title in a row in the Alps Tour - a tournament amed at young golf professionals

Matt started the second round holding putts and he had a 5 shot lead going into third round. With this win, he now records about 26,000 points at the Alps Tour ranking, when the second, Franck Daux, way behind with under12,000 points.

Matt said:
"I stayed patient and the birdies on 5 and 6 were great. I just tried to shoot as low as possible until I was safe to play to the middle of the greens. The feeling walking down the 18th with a 7 shot lead was on of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. A lot of hard work has paid off recently. three in a row, love it ! I am so happy."

Congratulations on this great achievement.

OAGS AGM Minutes

09 May 2016

The OAGS AGM was held on Thursday 28th April 2016, the minutes can be downloaded below.

AGM MINUTES 2016.pdf

Matt Wallace (L2003-08) - More success in the Alps Tour

09 May 2016

Matt Wallace (L2003-08) has achieved more success in the Alps Tour. He led from start to finish in the Tunisian Golf Open at El Kantaoui to claim his second straight victory. For a full report and more about Matt's progress go to the Alps Tour website.

Regional Lunch - Oxford, April 2016

22 April 2016

There was no shortage of chatter and laughter when OAs met at The Bell at Hampton Poyle in Oxfordshire on Wednesday 20th April 2016, for the latest Regional Lunch.
The guests enjoyed a welcome drink at the bar before taking their seats for a splendid three course lunch at this five star inn.
The most senior OA present, Frank Henn (SHE1934-39), who is a spritely 95 year old, was word perfect when he said the School Grace, in Latin.
The restaurant was buzzing for over three hours as stories and memories of school days were swapped. It is always fascinating to hear what Aldenham was like for past generations of boarders, which the majority of pupils were until relatively recently. There were few occasions for the ‘Old Boys’ to meet the ‘fairer sex’ and Robin Chaventre (M1949-52) amused his table when he told of the time he organised a debate with his sister’s school, St Helen’s. He took the opportunity to get the debate over quickly and then passed a motion to hold a dance. Mr Mason, Headmaster 1949-61, was none too pleased when the Head Mistress from St Helen’s made a complaint and Robin was sent for. All ended happily when approval was given for the boys to have dancing lessons and Robin was charged with arranging more dances.
After lunch the Headmaster proposed a toast to the Queen on the eve of her 90th birthday and then gave an update on the latest activities at Aldenham. Everyone was delighted to hear about recent successes, especially winning no less than three County cups for football and securing a place in the Independent Schools Golf Championship finals, to be played at St Andrews on the forthcoming weekend. This news bodes particularly well for the future of the OA sports clubs. It was appropriate to highlight some past achievements recorded in the School magazine and a snippet from the Aldenhamian published in 1937 was shared. A 17 year old Frank Henn was pictured in the Football 1st XI with a small write up about his skills and areas for improvement.
A reference to Shakespeare’s seven ages of man by the Headmaster summed up the proceedings by comparing today’s pupils arriving more willingly to school and the OAs attending this social event “with teeth, with eyes, with taste, with everything”.

Regional Lunch - Oxford 2016

22 April 2016

There was no shortage of chatter and laughter when OAs met at The Bell at Hampton Poyle in Oxfordshire on Wednesday 20th April 2016, for the latest Regional Lunch.
The guests enjoyed a welcome drink at the bar before taking their seats for a splendid three course lunch at this five star inn.
The most senior OA present, Frank Henn (SHE1934-39), who is a spritely 95 year old, was word perfect when he said the School Grace, in Latin.
The restaurant was buzzing for over three hours as stories and memories of school days were swapped. It is always fascinating to hear what Aldenham was like for past generations of boarders, which the majority of pupils were until relatively recently. There were few occasions for the ‘Old Boys’ to meet the ‘fairer sex’ and Robin Chaventre (M1949-52) amused his table when he told of the time he organised a debate with his sister’s school, St Helen’s. He took the opportunity to get the debate over quickly and then passed a motion to hold a dance. Mr Mason, Headmaster 1949-61, was none too pleased when the Head Mistress from St Helen’s made a complaint and Robin was sent for. All ended happily when approval was given for the boys to have dancing lessons and Robin was charged with arranging more dances.
After lunch the Headmaster proposed a toast to the Queen on the eve of her 90th birthday and then gave an update on the latest activities at Aldenham. Everyone was delighted to hear about recent successes, especially winning no less than three County cups for football and securing a place in the Independent Schools Golf Championship finals, to be played at St Andrews on the forthcoming weekend. This news bodes particularly well for the future of the OA sports clubs. It was appropriate to highlight some past achievements recorded in the School magazine and a snippet from the Aldenhamian published in 1937 was shared. A 17 year old Frank Henn was pictured in the Football 1st XI with a small write up about his skills and areas for improvement.
A reference to Shakespeare’s seven ages of man by the Headmaster summed up the proceedings by comparing today’s pupils arriving more willingly to school and the OAs attending this social event “with teeth, with eyes, with taste, with everything”.

OAGS at Halford Hewitt 2016

11 April 2016

A great effort by memebrs of the OA Golf Society at the Halford Hewitt again this year. Although the results were disappointing the spirits were high over this popular golf tournament, which was held in Kent this year. The team are already looking forward to 2017 and hope for better luck next time. Thanks to Ian Eggleden (SHE1958-63), OAGS Honorary Secretary for providing the full report below.

Halford Hewitt Report 2016.pdf

OAFC 1st XI Victory in The London Old Boys Cup

21 March 2016

The OAFC 1st XI did a splendied job of winning the London Old Boys Cup by 2-1 against the Hampstead Heathens in a hard fought battle at Hertfordshire University on Saturday 19th March, 2016.

After scoring in the first 5 minutes, it was quite a cliff-hanger when the opposition pulled a goal back in the 2nd half. However a fantastic goal by Max Raby in the dying minutes of the second half sealed the win.

The Aldenham lads were clearly the better team, with at least 70% possession of the ball and the score could easily have been higher.

There were a lot of supporters, including the OA President, Neil Sutherland and Secretary, Frank Rogers and both supporters and players were very cheerful after the match,

Let's hope this success buoys them up for the rest of the season.

OAFC 1st XI Victory in the London Old Boys Challenge Cup Final

21 March 2016

The OAFC 1st XI did a splendied job of winning the London Old Boys Cup by 2-1 against the Hampstead Heathens in a hard fought battle at Hertfordshire University on Saturday 19th March, 2016.

After scoring in the first 5 minutes, it was quite a cliff-hanger when the opposition pulled a goal back in the 2nd half. However a fantastic goal by Max Raby in the dying minutes of the second half sealed the win.

The Aldenham lads were clearly the better team, with at least 70% possession of the ball and the score could easily have been higher.

There were a lot of supporters, including the OA President, Neil Sutherland and Secretary, Frank Rogers and both supporters and players were very cheerful after the match,

Let's hope this success buoys them up for the rest of the season.

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Matt Wallace - Golf Victory

24 February 2016

Congratulations to Matt Wallace (L2003-08), who claimed his maiden win on the Alps Tour Golf in February 2016. The Alps TOUR gives young golfers the opportunity to gain experience in professional tournaments.
Matt played with patience and determination. He signed his final round 69 to win by one shot over Ireland’s David Carey and Antoine Schwartz of France. He gained three birdies on his first four holes to set the pace, but dropped two shots on the 6th and 7th to give his challengers hope.
The threat was in the second last group but, as a sign of fate, Schwartz bogeyed the 16th, and Carey the 17th. Matt did not make any mistakes and finally enjoyed the taste of a much-deserved victory.
After the Winter series in Egypt, France’s Franck Daux is leading the Alps Tour Order of Merit thanks to his two wins. Matt Wallace is second, David Casey third, Julien Foret fourth and Daniel Osorio fifth.

Golfing Victory for Matt Wallace

24 February 2016

Congratulations to Matt Wallace, OA, who claimed his maiden win on the Alps Tour Golf in February 2016. The Alps TOUR gives young golfers the opportunity to gain experience in professional tournaments.
Matt played with patience and determination. He signed his final round 69 to win by one shot over Ireland’s David Carey and Antoine Schwartz of France. He gained three birdies on his first four holes to set the pace, but dropped two shots on the 6th and 7th to give his challengers hope.
The threat was in the second last group but, as a sign of fate, Schwartz bogeyed the 16th, and Carey the 17th. Matt did not make any mistakes and finally enjoyed the taste of a much-deserved victory.
After the Winter series in Egypt, France’s Franck Daux is leading the Alps Tour Order of Merit thanks to his two wins. Matt Wallace is second, David Casey third, Julien Foret fourth and Daniel Osorio fifth.