The recent eruption in southwest Iceland has spawned a new 36-letter word that is surely is designed to flummox all of us all: Brennisteinsmengunardreifingarspáin.
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A Walk Down Dragon Lane Form
Every term, we take a (virtual) stroll down Dragon Lane with a Dragon Dynasty. We ask each generation of Dragon the questions below and share their different memories of their time at the School within Community News.
Dragons, Apes and Lost Connections
We realised how serious things were when they suddenly stopped the ferry to Grenada. One of the nurses came flying into the room shouting for everyone to help her pack. It was only after she had left I realised I was stuck.
WWI Medals for Old Dragon
Captain Frank Benham, Royal Field Artillery born in Stafford in 1886 was educated at Oxford Preparatory School and the Dragon School, Oxford from 1898 to 1900.
Inky & Guv
Bursaries and Hardship Fund
Bursaries and Hardship Funding working in tandem for the benefit of Dragon School R Keith Ingram (Inky) and Michael Gover (Guv) are names synonymous with the Dragon, fondly remembered for over thirty years since their retirement in 1989. Inky became the Dragon’s...
A Walk Down Dragon Lane … with the Munseys
This term we took a (virtual) family stroll down Dragon Lane with cricketer George Munsey (OD 2006), and his father Tony Munsey (OD 1973), Director at WH Munsey Ltd.
From The Archives: The First Ma
“A lone man appears at the top of the steps and slowly makes his way down to where Mrs Flora Sturt is sketching. He doffs his sea-captain cap, and pulls out a printed form from his pocket and sits on the higher step. Eventually, he speaks.”
Lunch In Lockdown
Ella Mills (OD ) shares two of her work from home inspired recipes to lift us up at lunchtime.
Easter Term Round-Up
Below are a selection of highlights from this Christmas Term. From our Remembrance Sunday Service, and B Block performance of Journey’s End, to the Reception Nativity and Dragon Sale, there were many moments to enjoy this winter at the Dragon.
Seven Months in Zambia
A Report by Tom Mills (OD 2014) In September 2019, I travelled to Zambia to take up a year-long teaching placement organised by the Coll-based charity Project Trust, sponsored by eight charities, along with innumerable friends and family. I was heading to Mambwe...
Celebrating Dragon Women
In recognition of Women’s History Month this March, we think back to 2008 when OD women gathered at the School for the ‘Celebration of Dragon Women Lunch’.
Learnings from Five Olympic Games
Frances learnt to row at the Dragon, and spoke to us ahead of the launch of her book ‘Learnings From Five Olympic Games’ …
Discover the Dragon
Book an Open Morning
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.
How to apply
When it comes to education, one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right school is a highly personal, two-way process and our Admissions team are on hand to answer any questions you have.
Call us on +44 (0)1865 315 405 / 413.
Discover Quest
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.