Events

Spring is a busy time in the OMT Society events calendar.

Former Presidents and incumbent Vice-Presidents enjoyed Sunday lunch in the OMT Clubhouse at the beginning of February.

Those in the Earliest Vintage who enjoy fine dining, made their way to Merchant Taylors’ Hall in early March marking the 45 years and counting since they left School. At the end of March, the City Luncheon Club held its biannual lunch in the private dining room of the Guildhall. David Jackson (1966–1972) addressed attendees with a speech about crisis management, drawing on his many years of experience as Company Secretary of BP, and focussing on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Regional dinners in Cambridge and Kent were held in January and March.

Reunions

The Summer reunion programme returns in May with events for the ‘sixes’, marking ten, twenty, thirty, and forty years since leaving Merchant Taylors’ School. We’re excited to confirm that many former teachers will be attending, including Tim and Joan Stubbs, John Pallant, Michael Illing, Neil Richards, Simon Corns, Tony Booth and Peter Lawson. If you are in those year groups and you haven’t yet booked, there is still time. All enquiries to events@mtsn.org.uk

Afternoon Tea

Our annual Afternoon Tea for those who left School in 1980 and before will be held on Wednesday 24 June. Arrive at 2pm for tours of School with the current JCR, followed by a traditional Afternoon Tea hosted by the Head Master in the OMT Clubhouse. Register now through the link below.

Afternoon Tea Booking

Simon Everson’s Retirement Celebration

Simon Everson’s time as Head Master of Merchant Taylors’ School has been marked by developments and improvements across the site including the completion of the Design Centre, the new History and Geography buildings, and the Julian Hill Cricket Centre. There has been an expansion in the number of boys on the School role and a switch to entirely 11+ entry which will be complete in September 2026. His leadership has guided the School through Covid and the imposition of VAT on fees, and he leaves after an exceptionally strong survey of parents conducted by education expert, Mungo Dunnett.

Not only that, he has fostered close relationships with generations of OMTs whether he has taught them or met them through OMT or other School events.

On Saturday 27 June, OMTs are invited to an early evening drinks reception hosted by the Development Office thanking Simon for his service and marking his retirement as Head Master. Invitations will be sent by email in May, but please email events@mtsn.org.uk to express an interest in attending.

Previous Events

Forthcoming Events

Reunions

Afternoon Tea

Simon Everson’s Retirement Celebration

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