Welcome to our Barnardians, you are always welcome back to visit, the Development & Alumni Office are happy to arrange tours of the school. We host a fantastic variety of events regionally and internationally, and delight in seeing the young and old, mingling and sharing stories of their time here, networking, mentoring and supporting each other.

Community, Connection, Experience & Have-a-go

These are the words our young people use to describe what it means to have come here.

THE OB CLUB

All Old Barnardians become members of the Old Barnardian Club when they leave the school. The school works very closely with the Club, which meets three times a year and working together means we provide exciting opportunities for Old Barnardians to keep in touch through a fantastic engagement programme revitalised in 2022 that offers something for everyone. From formal dinners, to relaxed drinks, attending the rugby en masse, to our OB weekends where families are also welcome there is lots of opportunity.

The Club is run by a committee which consists of Old Barnardians, the Head Master as the President and the School's Development Director, as the Secretary to the Club.

The Club Commitee supports vital work such as philanthropic gifts to the school, Careers, Events and Fundraising activities and are always on to welcome Old Barnardians

OB Club Rules

1. The Club shall be called 'The Old Barnardians' Club'

2. Any former pupil is eligible to become a member of the Club. Lifetime subscription is collected by the school on behalf of the Club during the pupil's school career and then transferred to the Club accounts. The Club Committee will review subscriptions on an annual basis.

3. The Committee may invite members of the school staff or Governing body to be an Honorary Member for life.

4. The Officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. In recognition of distinguished service to the Club and at the discretion of the Committee, one or more Vice-Presidents may be nominated for election at the Annual General Meeting. Such election will be for life unless Rule 19 is invoked.

5. The Headmaster shall be president of the Club and shall preside at the Annual General Meeting.

6. The Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer shall be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. The maximum tenure for the Chair is three consecutive years however; the same person may be elected more than once following an appropriate break.

7. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Committee which shall determine the terms, conditions of service and remuneration for the appointment.

8. The Committee of the Club shall consist of the President, Vice President(s), Chair, Immediate Past Chair, Vice Chair, Representative of the Club on the Governing Body, Secretary, Treasurer and up to ten further members selected at the discretion of the Committee. A maximum of four Honorary Members shall be allowed committee membership.

9. The President will identify one male and one female current pupil from year 12 to join the committee during their last school year with commitment to remain committee members for at least two years after leaving. The total of individuals recruited under this clause will not count as part of the 'ten further members' referred to in Rule 8 above.

10. The Committee may, at its discretion, create sub-committees to manage specific Club activities and small financial transactions. At least one member of each sub-committee shall be a member of the full Committee. The Chair and Treasurer shall review sub-committee expenditure regularly.

11. Any member of the Club may propose additional names for appointment to the committee at any time. Any such proposal will be put before the next committee meeting for approval.

12. An agenda paper shall be drawn up by the Secretary before each Annual General Meeting of the Club and sent to each member at least ten days before the meeting.

13. The Committee shall meet at least once in the course of each term; five members form a quorum. Subject to the Headmaster's permissions the meetings shall be held at school unless the Committee decides otherwise. 'Dial-in'/video facilities will be available for members to attend remotely and avoid excess travel. Subject to the Committee's discretion, no member of the Committee shall be eligible for re-election unless he or she attends at least one full committee meeting a year. Regular attendance at Club events is encouraged in support of the committee and members initiatives.

14. Additional meetings of the Committee may be called by the Secretary at any time.

15. There shall be a General Meeting of the Club annually which may, within permission of the Headmaster be held at the School. The Balance Sheet for the past year (ended 5^th April) shall be presented by the Treasurer.

16. Club Dinners shall be held annually at places and on dates to be decided by the Committee as a minimum the Club Chair shall preside at one dinner during each year in office.

17. A complete list of members shall be maintained by the Secretary.

18. No rule of the Club shall be altered or rescinded unless with the consent of two thirds of those present at the Annual General Meeting. Notice of motion to amend any rule must be included on the Agenda for the Annual General Meeting and must reach the Secretary no later than the summer term committee meeting.

19. The Committee shall have the power to expel a member if it is the unanimous opinion of the Committee that, in the interest of the Club expulsion is desirable.

20. The Committee of the Club shall have the power to fill any vacancies which may occur among the Officers or Committee during its year of office.