Alumni
OLD ALUREDIAN CLUB
We refer to our former pupils or alumni as Old Aluredians or OAs for short.
Alured is an ancient form of Alfred, the king after whom the school was named when the Reverend Nathaniel Woodard re-founded the college as King Alfred’s School in 1880.
The OA Club is supported by our Development Office, who arrange regular dinners, receptions and sports events, keeps our OAs up-to-date with school news and developments and sends regular communications and newsletters. Being a part of this collective of former pupils is an excellent way of remaining a part of the King’s College community once a pupil has left. Membership subscriptions are payable by means of termly instalments throughout a pupil’s time at the school, so that Life Membership is provided for when a pupil leaves the school.
BEYOND KING’S:
STAY CONNECTED, BUILD YOUR FUTURE
Beyond King’s is the OA Club’s exclusive online platform designed to keep former pupils connected, both socially and professionally. Whether you’re looking to network, seek career advice, or simply stay in touch with old friends, Beyond King’s makes it easy.
Sign up today to:
- Connect with fellow OAs and expand your professional network.
- Share updates, stories, and achievements.
- Attend exclusive events and reunions.
- Post job opportunities or find new career prospects.
- Seek mentorship and expert career advice.
Joining is quick and simple—register now and start making the most of your OA community!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE OA CLUB
The OA Club thrives because of its members! Your involvement helps keep our vibrant community connected and ensures the success of the many events we host throughout the year. There are plenty of ways to get involved—whether you want to shape the Club’s future, reconnect with your peers, or take part in event planning, we’d love to have you on board.
Passionate about the OA Club? Help shape its future! The committee is always looking for enthusiastic OAs to contribute ideas and support its direction. Meetings take place each term at King’s College, but attending every session isn’t a requirement—your voice and input are what matter most.
We’re launching a new Year Rep initiative and need volunteers for nearly every year group! If you enjoy staying in touch with your peers and can spare a few hours each month, this is a fantastic way to strengthen alumni connections. Year Reps play a key role in encouraging classmates to stay engaged, attend events, and even organise their own mini-reunions.
Interested? Contact the OA Club Office at [email protected] for more details.
Love sports? Stay active and connected by joining an OA Pelican sports team! Whether you played cricket, football, or hockey (men’s and women’s), there’s a place for you. Annual OA vs. current pupil matches take place throughout the academic year. These matches are always competitive, fun, and a great way to reunite with fellow OAs.
Reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories at one of our many OA reunions held in the UK and overseas. Signature events include:
- Annual Reunion Dinner – Held in November
- London Reception – Usually in early spring
- Forties to Eighties Lunch – A special gathering for those who left in those decades
You are also welcome at school events like the Remembrance Day Service and the public Carol Service. Keep an eye on the monthly e-bulletin and OA newsletters and Beyond King’s for invites.
Ready to get involved? Join us today and stay part of the OA legacy!
The OA Benefit Fund Committee would like to highlight to members of the Club that this Fund provides charitable assistance, in the form of Distress and Education Grants, for former pupils, their spouses, widows and children.
Whilst applications cannot be considered for assistance with university projects, research etc, the Fund is there to assist where, for instance, the continuance of a former pupil’s further education is threatened through circumstances of genuine financial hardship, bereavement or injury.
The OA Benefit Fund Committee also wishes to remind former pupils that if they send their children to King’s they are eligible to apply for a Bursary from this charity. The Old Aluredian Benefit Fund provides bursaries primarily on the basis of financial need.
All applications should be addressed to the Secretary to the Trustees of the OA Benefit Fund of King’s College, Taunton
The Bursar
King’s College
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3DX
Charity Number 310284
BEYOND KING’S: STAY CONNECTED, BUILD YOUR FUTURE
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