Princethorpe’s Upper Sixth have celebrated the end of the examination season and their time at Princethorpe with a beautiful Thanksgiving Eucharist and a fabulous farewell Leavers Ball. These special events gave them one last chance to gather as a year group and reminisce over their time at the College, the friends they have made and the many adventures they have had along the way.

Parents and students came together at the College on Thursday 25 June, to mark the end of their Princethorpe journey with a moving Eucharist service in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels. This was followed by a buffet reception on the Sixth Form Lawn, giving families a chance to catch up and talk excitedly about the students' next steps.

The Upper Sixth Leavers’ Ball took place on Monday 29 June in the stunning surroundings of Wethele Manor. The students, smartly attired in black tie and ball gowns, enjoyed a sparkling reception followed by a delicious sit-down dinner, much anticipated speeches from Head of Sixth Form, Ben Collie and Headmaster, Grove du Toit, and then dancing until dark. Please enjoy looking through the photo gallery, which caputures the splendour of the evening as well as the spirit of family which clearly abounds in this cohort.

Both were joyous occasions with lots of laughter, shared memories and excitement for the future. Head of Sixth Form, Ben Collie, said, “We wish all the Upper Sixth the very best as they move on from Princethorpe. We very much hope that they all keep in touch and come back to tell their teachers and future pupils all about their fascinating endeavours and achievements. They have been a delightful year group, have worked hard and we are confident they will be rewarded with success when the A-level results are published in August.”

The Class of 2026 will now become Old Princethorpians, and we look forward to welcoming them back for their first social event as alumni - the Old Princethorpians vs College Friday Night Lights - which takes place on Friday 4 September 2026 from 4.30pm to 8.00pm. Click here to visit the event page for more details.