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 (links to clubs / sport section).

Keeping in Touch

The KES 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 (link to Gazette archive)

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. (link to upcoming events)

Registered Office

KES 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 Derek Benson at KES.  You can find details online here.

AROPS

The Old Edwardians Association is a member of the Association of Old Pupils' Societies.

MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

You can read the original document by clicking on the link below.  Please note that some changes are planned to the Memorandum and Articles of Assocation.  These were circulated with the AGM Notice enclosed with the Insight Gazette at the start of August.  The changes will be voted on at the AGM on Wednesday 9th September.  All Old Edwardians have the right to vote on these changes either by attending or sending back the proxy form included with the AGM Notice.  If you would like any more information please contact the Development & OEA Office, King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B5 7UU.