Welcome to SAOBA
St Ambrose Old Boys' Association
Latest News
14 November 2011
The 2011 Old Boys Dinner was a roaring success, and a great time was had by everyone! For the full report, click here. Looking forward to the 2012 Dinner in the new school!
6 October 2011
Why not have a look at our new section: Old Boys In the News, where you can read about the stories inthe press about our old boys!
27 September 2011
The date for the 2012 Golf Day has been confirmed as Friday 13th July 2012. More details to follow in the coming months.
15 September 2011
Plans are well under way for the 2011 Old Boys' Dinner. This really will be the last ever one in the old school! For more details click here.
Good News from St Ambrose!
Building on the new St Ambrose College began
on February 14th 2011
Coming very soon....the New St Ambrose
". . . The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. . ." [Ecclesiastes 9:11]
Building of the new St Ambrose College is due to commence by February 14th and should take 18 months to complete.
- Mr Michael Thompson, Headmaster,
25th January 2011
Mr Michael Thompson, Headmaster of St Ambrose
On 19 April 2010, Mr Michael Thompson kindly gave SAOBA a detailed overview of the plans for the new school.
The paving of the school drive will spell out the motto "Vitam Impendere Vero". We were impressed at the carefully thought out and integrated design, with a plan resembling a Celtic cross, and functions reflecting the family nature of the school community, organised around a large central “heart space”.
The four wings will reflect the school house and departmental structure. The design features minimal use of corridors, maximum visibility and openness, with the use of natural light and transparent glass walls.
It includes several multi-use areas with great future potential, and a 25m swimming pool overlooking the sports pitches through one-way glass. There will be a sixth form area with a balcony overlooking the playing fields, a sports hall, an all weather pitch and numerous other features. It is hoped that the design will help to encourage supportive links between different year groups. It is certain to transform the working methods of the school.
The heart space capacity will be 1050 (or 450 dining), lecture theatre 250. Further flexibility will be provided by folding walls, and multiple uses of rooms. Mr. Thompson’s presentation was illustrated by large and detailed plans and a video.
Click here to see the video!
http://www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk/1212/old-ambrosians/'new'-college/
Cheshire Life reports on 2010 Dinner
For the first time one of our dinners has been featured in Cheshire Life. Follow the link below to the January 2011 issue...
For our own full picture report of this and other dinners, click the "EVENTS" tab above.
St Ambrose in 1964 - Colour Video
The summer fair in 1964, Brother Foley drawing the raffle at the brothers house, and the nearly-finished St Ambrose College school buildings of that era!
Recognise any faces? Were you there? This is a historical gem
http://www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk/1235/old-ambrosians/old-photos/old-videos/
Coming up...
SAOBA are proud to support this SAPA event...
St Ambrose Summer Ball
Friday 20th May
Brush down the tux, pick out the gown and buff up the dancing shoes to join SAPA and the Sports Committee for an evening of fine dining and dancing at the newly refurbished Mere Golf and Country Club. Take this opportunity to celebrate the past and herald in the future as the “New” College is under construction at our joint Summer Ball on Friday 20th May.
This will be a black tie event. Tickets priced at £45 per person.
Aperitifs: 7.00 for 7.30
Dinner: 8.00
Auction: 10.00
Disco: 10.30 onwards
Carriages: 1.00am
Numbers will be limited, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible through summerball2011@sapa.org.uk. Updates and any additional information available on www.sapa.org.uk.
All proceeds to be split between the Sports Committee (for the upcoming rugby tour) and SAPA (for various school and college initiatives).
Auction and raffle donations will be gratefully received as will offers of help or sponsorship for additional “treats” on the night. Please contact chair@sapa.org.uk for more details.
Please remember this isn't just another school fund-raiser - this is staff and parents coming together to celebrate the advancement of St. Ambrose and the building of a community committed to supporting our sons through their education.
SAOBA 2011 Golf Day
Noon, Friday June 17th 2011
Single Stableford Competition
Bacon butties at noon, then
18 Holes (9 holes twice) of Golf, Competitions, Prizes and 3 course Dinner
Dinner only also available
Interested?
contact Mr Peter Fitzpatrick
peterfitz6@btinternet.com
2011 Old Boys' Dinner
Saturday November 12th 2011
St Ambrose College
MC Pete Riley, Food by Nick Banks
7 for 7.30pm, Bar till Midnight
To book, send a £30 cheque, payable to "SAOBA" to
SAOBA, Pear Tree Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton, CW8 2RS.
Alternatively you can pay securely through PayPal
Please note, paying through PayPal includes a £1.50 booking fee. To avoid this, feel free to send a cheque to the above address.
Please indicate your name and years of attendance at St Ambrose
and the names of anyone who you wish to share a table with.
Thanks for your help, see you there.