Category Archives: OHA News

  Thank you to all those who attended the funeral of Francoise Lloyd. We are also grateful for those who helped make the service happen. If you were unable to make it I have attached a couple of things that … Continue reading →

We’re very sorry to report the passing of Mrs Francoise Lloyd, a teacher of German, French and history at the Harvey for many years. A lovely, kind, thoughtful lady, with a strong but quiet faith. We don’t have any further … Continue reading →

After a very delicious meal provided by caterers Touchays of Hythe, Headmaster Scott Norman proposed the Toast to the Old Harveians, and spoke of the changes at the school since he first arrived as a pupil forty years ago in … Continue reading →

The 2025 Concert by the NFS Showband was a great success, raising £1,000, which will be donated to the School Mini-Bus fund. Guest singer was Rachel Sutton.   Our thanks for all his hard work go to John Oliver, who … Continue reading →

Back in 2013, we established the Alan Philpott Fund in Alan’s memory, to support the sporting ambitions of boys at the Harvey. We recently supported George, a talented basketball player who has been selected to represent England. Below is George’s report. “Basketball England ran … Continue reading →

Our sister school recently published their 2025 Newsletter, with interesting front and back covers. 2025_Girls_School_Newsletter

Both serious and witty by turns, including reciting in full all the names on his form’s register, Tom’s talk was insightful, inspiring, wise and profound. He spoke of how the world has been coming apart at the seams for more … Continue reading →

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Old Harveian Tom Fletcher – the Guest Speaker at our forthcoming 350th Anniversary Dinner – as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian and Emergency Relief. Tom, who is currently the Principal of Hertford … Continue reading →

There were the three of us. Mike being the eldest born in 1938, then my sister Claire born the year after and then me, the little brother 2½ years younger than my brother. Mike and I went to the Harvey … Continue reading →

From OHA President Phil Harding This year our school, founded in 1674, is celebrating its 350th anniversary, and we hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate that milestone on Saturday 7th December for a special Anniversary … Continue reading →