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Issue 5.  Winter 2010.

RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

National Youth Orchestra boys

Five King Edward's boys have been accepted to perform with the National Youth Orchestra this year - a record for the school and the highest number of pupils from any non-specialist music school in the country.  Read more about this fantastic achievement here.

KING EDWARD'S RAISES £1 MILLION FOR ASSISTED PLACES

Student callers

The school has raised over £1 million for Assisted Places this year.  Most of the money has come from the telephone campaign conducted over the summer and from major donors who are sponsoring individual boys through the school.  Read more here.

NEW STREET EXHIBITION OPENS IN FEBRUARY

New Street

This December marks 75 years since the school moved from its original site in New Street.  To commemorate the move we are putting on a special exhibition of archive material, including a unique 3D film of the old building, during February.  Click here for further details and to find out how to book your place.  

TEN QUESTIONS WITH...IAN PLENDERLEITH

Ian Plenderleith

In this edition we put ten questions to Ian Plenderleith (1961), former Executive Director of the Bank of England.  You can read his answers to the ten questions here.

FEATURED EVENT: BIRMINGHAM FESTIVE DRINKS

Birmingham Christmas Market

This year's Birmingham Festive Drinks are taking place at the German Christmas Market in Victoria Square.  All Old Edwardians are welcome to come and visit our stall for a free glass of Gluwein!  Click here for further details.

SCHOOL SONG

Click here to hear Old Edwardians singing the school song at this year's Biennial Dinner, which took place on the 18th September.