Pangbournian Community

03/09/2026

⛰️ From Pangbourne to the Roof of Africa! 🌍

A huge well done to Old Pangbournians Tabby Slocombe (2020- 2025) and James Pullen (2020-2025) on completing the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro!

Their adventure is a fantastic example of the Pangbourne spirit – embracing Exploration, showing Leadership and Resilience, and putting the values of Community into action along the way.

Discover Tabby’s inspiring story and find out what it took to reach the summit of Africa’s highest peak.
👉 Read her inspiring story: [link]https://community.pangbourne.com/news/community-news/480/480-From-Pangbourne-to-the-Summit-of-Mount-Kilimanjaro

03/09/2026

Welcome back to a brand new academic year! ⚓✨

Today marks the official start of term, and we are absolutely delighted to welcome back our returning students and their families along with an especially warm welcome to all the new families joining the Pangbourne community for the first time.

Today also carries a very special significance as we celebrate **Merchant Navy Day**. It is only fitting that we honor the College's rich maritime history, the vision of our founder Sir Thomas Lane Devitt, and salute the hundreds of Old Pangbournians who have proudly served in the Merchant Naval fleet across the globe.

To our current students, here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

17/08/2026

13/07/2026

Join the Old Pangbournian Yacht Club for their Summer Rally Dinner!

Whether you're a seasoned sailor, a boating enthusiast, or simply looking to enjoy a great evening in good company, you're warmly invited to the OPYC Summer Rally Dinner.

📍 Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight - Saturday 29 August 2026

The Old Pangbournian Yacht Club is as much about friendship and community as it is about sailing, welcoming Old Pangbournians, current parents and members of the wider Pangbournian community to get involved.

Come along, reconnect with friends, meet fellow Pangbournians and enjoy a memorable summer evening in one of Britain's most iconic sailing venues.

👉 Find out more and book your place here: https://community.pangbourne.com/events/view/old-pangbournian-yacht-club-summer-ralley-dinner

09/07/2026

Founders' Day 2026 brought together pupils, families, staff, governors and Old Pangbournians to celebrate another exceptional year at Pangbourne College.

From recognising outstanding achievements at Prize Giving to the spectacular Parade and Beat Retreat, the day was a fitting tribute to all that makes Pangbourne so special. We said a fond farewell to our Upper Sixth, celebrating their leadership, resilience and the lasting contribution they have made to College life.

A special thank you to our Guest of Honour, Old Pangbournian, Dr Claire Whitehead, whose inspiring return to the College made this year's celebrations even more memorable as we continue to mark 30 years of co-education.

Congratulations to all of our prize winners and best wishes to the Class of 2026 as they begin their next adventure. Once a Pangbournian, always a Pangbournian.

Read the full story here: https://community.pangbourne.com/news/college-news/471/471-Founders-Day-

02/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at today’s drinks reception at Henley Royal Regatta.

It was wonderful to see so many members of the Pangbournian Community coming together, catching up with old friends, making new connections and enjoying such a beautiful day by the river.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the occasion such a success. We look forward to seeing you again at future Pangbournian events!

01/07/2026

🌟 Supporting young people, strengthening our community 🌟

Eleven local organisations. One shared goal: helping young people thrive.

The Pangbourne College Community Fund has awarded grants to eleven local organisations dedicated to helping children and young people thrive.

From literacy and mental health support to career education and inclusive learning opportunities, these grants will help bring meaningful projects to life across our region. The Community Fund, made possible through the fundraising efforts of Pangbourne pupils, parents, staff, Old Pangbournian's and the wider community, continues to make a real difference where it's needed most.

A huge congratulations to all of this year's grant recipients and thank you to everyone who has supported the Fund.

Read the full story here: https://community.pangbourne.com/news/community-news/468/468-Pangbourne-College-Community-Fund-Awards-Grants-to-Eleven-Organisations-Supporting-Young-People

30/06/2026

A huge thank you to our wonderful Pangbournian Community, parents and partner organisations for making this year's Lower Sixth Taking Responsibility Week such a memorable and impactful experience.

Your generosity, time and expertise helped our students develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills through a wide range of activities. From sailing and paddleboarding to self-defence training, public speaking workshops and mock interviews, every experience challenged our students to step outside their comfort zones.

We are especially grateful to Adventure Dolphin and West Berkshire Foodbank for welcoming our students and providing such meaningful volunteering opportunities. These experiences gave our Lower Sixth the chance to contribute to the local community while developing teamwork, leadership and a deeper understanding of the difference they can make.

The week concluded with the start of the UCAS application process, helping students prepare for life beyond Sixth Form.

To everyone who gave their time to support our students, thank you. Your encouragement and commitment played a vital role in making Lower Sixth Taking Responsibility Week such a success. 🌟