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David Brazier

After a decade as Head of St James Senior Boys' School David Brazier is moving to Dorset with his wife Lizzie. Here he shares his journey with us. More...

Basil tells about how the freedom of being his own boss enabled him to pursue his personal ambitions. More...

Tanya Russell

Tanya Russell tells us why she has the best job in the world and why art is magic. More...

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Alumni News

Greetings from the new Head of the Senior Boys' School. More...

Gabriella Burnel (2003)

This year, Gabriella released her Sanskrit Pilgrimage Film Series which take her on her journey through Britain, learning about ancient wisdom and int… More...

Jess Craven runs for MIND

Jess Craven (2020) will be running the London Marathon this year in memory of her uncle. She told us about her training and why she's running. More...

Amazing Alumni: Arts

Elizabeth tells us about her experiences in Mongolia and why she was drawn to anthropology. More...

Adam Jones

Adam Jones (2012) trained as a carpenter alongside his father, the former Estates Manager at Earsby Street, before specialising in fitted furniture, a… More...

Geoff tells us about the inspiration for his new jewellery collection, the design process and the cultural importance of Hatton Garden. More...

Reunions & Events

Alumni Rugby Matches 2024

Our Alumni Rugby Matches took place at the Senior Boys' School on Saturday 9th March. Thank you to everyone who came to play and watch. Read what Capt… More...

Class of 2013

The Class of 2013 Reunion and Alumni Christmas Drinks took place last week at Earsby Street. More...

Read the Captain's Report of 2023 here! More...

Staff News

David Brazier

After a decade as Head of St James Senior Boys' School David Brazier is moving to Dorset with his wife Lizzie. Here he shares his journey with us. More...

Nicholas De Mattos retired this year after 33 years of teaching and in his honour Jane Mason threw a Classics Reunion Dinner for his pupils and collea… More...

Births, Deaths & Marriages

Miss Sheila Caldwell, founding headmistress of St James, died aged 101 on February 14th. There will be a celebration of her life on 13th May. More...

Returning Alumni

Alumna Sophia Salloum (2016) returned to school in October to tell pupils about her career to date. More...

Amazing Alumni: Business

Akhil Patel

Akhil Patel (1996) tells us about his career path, and writing his new book, 'The Secret Wealth Advantage: how to profit from the economy's hidden cyc… More...

Alex Newberry tells us about building the Numberella world which has taken him all around the globe. More...

We caught up with alumna, patisserie genius and founder of Le Choux, Abigail Scheuer as she opens her new shop in Ladbroke Grove. More...

Amazing Alumni: Science

Ed tells us about his research into the link between obesity, diabetes and the risk of dementia, as well as his work at Clare College, Cambridge since… More...

Jerome discusses why he loves being present at a person's time of greatest need and how his job has changed during the pandemic. More...

Audiologist Komal Patel tells us about her role in paediatric audiology and why she never finds herself clockwatching. More...

Amazing Alumni: Teaching

Farah Elemara

Read about Farah's journey through teaching to pursuing her Social Justice and Education MA. More...

Helen de Mattos (née Wortman) is the Director of Drama at Farnborough Hill. She tells us what led her from St James to theatre and we have found a few… More...

Anna and Theodore

Anna Bell talks tells us about her work for Classics for All and the truth of the saying "what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger". More...

Amazing Alumni: Sports

Millie playing on the Oxford Korfball Team

We caught up with Oxford student Millie Morrissey after her Korfball Varsity Match against Cambridge this year to hear what is so special about the sp… More...

Olivia tells us how she has built a whole career out of her love for horses and riding. More...

Alumna Lucy Mason tells us about finding a sport she enjoys and the positive impact pole dancing has had on her life. More...

School News

Greetings from the new Head of the Senior Boys' School. More...

Nic Lempriere running the Marathon De Sables in 2019

Nic Lempriere is running over 331km in at least three events this year to raise money for Royal Brompton & Harefields Hospital Charity, which saved th… More...

Ben Wassell, Frank Byrne, Chris Hitchcock, Tim Prendergast and Victoria Boyko

15 Senior Boys and 5 staff get ready to take on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for new Dialysis Machines which saved Director of Sport Ben W… More...

Altruistic Alumni

Beatriz, who has lived and worked in Kabul, has launched a fundraiser to support two sisters from Afghanistan. More...

Having spent the last 12 months working at a rehabilitation school in Botswana, Jack shares the experiences he will never forget. More...

Francis Sadler has taken on a 70-day cycle challenge to raise money for the Ulman Foundation. Here he tells us what has inspired him and the highlight… More...

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