Hear from Rik Dobson. From discovering music, art and technology at the Dragon to forging a career as an artist, DJ and record label founder, his journey has always been guided by curiosity. Thirty years on, he reflects on finding his way back to that same sense of magic and wonder.
Hear from Coco Heyring, from years of dreaming about Kilimanjaro to standing on its summit at sunrise, Coco Heyring (OD 2017) reflects on a journey shaped by courage, resilience and kindness. Her experience is a powerful reminder of what it means to reach for the sun.
Hear from Cordelia O’Regan, from discovering a love of stories in Ma Glockner’s English classes to seeing her own children’s book on library shelves, her journey has come full circle. A career in the charity sector, a leap into writing during lockdown, and the encouragement of early teachers all helped turn a lifelong dream into reality.
Hear from Olivia Maiden, from a Dragon who once worried about Sports Day to a producer developing stories for the screen, her journey has been anything but a straight line. Along the way, the lessons of curiosity, resilience and taking things one step at a time have proved invaluable.
Here from India Wheeler, from a shy Dragon with a love of drawing clothes to launching her own fashion label, her journey has been shaped by perseverance, curiosity and a refusal to stop trying. Now, she is turning a lifelong interest in fashion into a business of her own.
Here from Charles Graham, from playing music with friends at the Dragon to building a technology company at Harvard Business School, his journey has always been driven by a desire to create. Now, he is turning that same spirit of curiosity and possibility into a new way of preserving memories.
Hear from Christina Kirkham, from a childhood shaped by creativity, curiosity and a determination to find her own way, the Dragon opened the door to a lifelong fascination with art and culture. Today, her work in exhibition-making and cultural programming spans continents, but she can still trace it back to the teachers and experiences that first expanded her imagination.
Hear from JP Burrough, from the Dragon to becoming a highly decorated leader in property, JP Burrough’s journey has been shaped by confidence, independence and a passion for helping others. Now, back in Oxford as co-founder of Shires and Spires, he reflects on the values and community that have brought him full circle.
Hear from Tom Baker. from sprinting to victory at the National Prep School Athletics Championships to founding a company helping households access cleaner, cheaper energy, Tom’s journey has been shaped by the lessons he first discovered at the Dragon. Today, the spirit of saying “yes”, working together and striving for better continues to drive his work at Finding Eco.
Hear from Kana Smith. From discovering a love of creativity at the Dragon to building a career in graphic design, her journey has taken a few unexpected turns. Along the way, the freedom to explore, try new things and find her own path has remained at the heart of her story.
Hear from Tabitha Bingham. From choosing dance at the Dragon to discovering a passion that would take her to the stage, her journey into contemporary dance began almost by chance. Today, as a professionally trained dancer and performer, she reflects on the teachers, opportunities and determination that helped her find her path.
Hear from Olivia Lakhina neé Righton. From a shy Dragon pupil to a doctoral researcher specialising in women’s and children’s health, her journey has taken a few unexpected turns. Along the way, the confidence, curiosity and resilience she developed at the Dragon have helped her embrace the scenic route and find her way back to her passion.
There's only one way to properly experience the Dragon, and that is to come and see us in action. We hold Open Mornings every term at both the Pre-Prep and the Prep.
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Dragon Quest is our thrilling enrichment program where children learn new skills and try out new things, reaping the benefits of a school that places equal weight on intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Some of the activities have direct academic benefits, others are focused on building friendships and life skills.