About us
The Old Edwardians Association was founded in 1883 to "promote union and good fellowship among all old pupils of and others connected with the School of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham". It exists also to support the School and its pupils and to express the collective opinion of Old Edwardians on matters relating to the School. Membership is free to encourage all Old Edwardians to stay in touch.
Support
The Association supports the School in many ways:
- Representation at formal School occasions
- Careers advice and participation in conferences
- Financial help for boys undertaking expeditions or projects
- Sponsorship of School events
- School prizes
- Coaching provided by OE sporting sections
- Communications access to former pupils
- Sports
The Old Edwardians Sports Club manages the OEA's sports ground and clubhouse at Streetsbrook Road in Solihull where Rugby Football and Cricket sections are based. There is a Golfing Society and other sporting and recreational groups. Click here for more details.
Keeping in Touch
The Insight Gazette and OEA Gazette are published every year and Old Edwardians are encouraged to send in their latest news so that former friends can keep up to date with them. Click here to see the archive of previous Gazettes.
Social Events
Numerous social events are staged by the Old Edwardian Assocation throughout the year. Click here to find out about upcoming events and to book online.
Registered Office
King Edward's School is the registered office for the OEA. The address is Development & OEA Office, King Edwards School, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2UA.
Association Colours
Official Association Colours (Ties, badges, cufflinks etc) can be obtained via the Development & OEA Office. You can find details online here.
Association of Old Pupils' Societies
The Old Edwardians Association is a member of the Association of Old Pupils' Societies.