Ermysted's Old Boys' Society

09/03/2025

Old Boy Mark Gregory will be the host for an upcoming event at EGS, raising money for school via Ermysted's Friends' Association

It's a bingo night with a difference... hope to see you there on Friday 28th March! Tap the link for details and to book!

Ermysteds Friends Association invites you to an evening of Singo Bingo, with live music and MC'ing from former pupil Mark Gregory of Mark your...

14/02/2025

13/02/2025

This is a great way to support Ermysted's and play a weekly lottery - a chance for you to win a prize, but the school benefits too!

Ermysted's Friends Association is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

05/02/2025

What better way to leave a lasting legacy of your time at Ermysted’s by sponsoring one of the prizes awarded on Speech Day each year?

We are looking for individuals or families to support the awarding of prizes. In return for a one-off donation of £250, your name will be attached to your chosen prize for the next 10 years and awarded at Speech Day each July.

To find out more and to sponsor a prize visit

What better way to leave a lasting legacy of your time at Ermysted’s by sponsoring one of the prizes awarded on Speech Day each year? We are looking for individuals or families to support the awarding of prizes. In return for a one-off donation of £250, your name will be […]

24/01/2025

Volunteers needed! We are looking for volunteer interviewers to help with the Year 10 Mock Interviews on Wednesday 26 February 2025, to support our Careers programme in Year 10 in preparation for their application to their July work experience, and ultimately for the next step after school and the wider world of work. If you are available and willing to give your time either in the morning 9:00am-12:20pm or afternoon 1:05pm-3:35pm to interview Year 10 pupils, please respond by email to [email protected].

22/01/2025

Ermysteds Friends Association invites you to an evening of Singo Bingo, with live music and MC'ing from former pupil Mark Gregory of Mark your...

04/12/2024

The annual Ermysted's Founders' Day service takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Skipton on Friday 13th December 2024 starting at 2.30pm. A number of attendees are likely to retire to The Castle pub next door for refreshments following the service at around 3.15-3.30pm. Old Boys are welcome to attend either/both element(s) of the afternoon's proceedings!

Please note that unfortunately due to personal circumstances we have been unable to arrange an Old Boys' Dinner this term. We hope to put on an event in Summer 2025 - watch this space for details.

In the meantime, if you are able to contribute to our ongoing fundraising in support of EGS this would be much appreciated. Tap the link below to make a donation of £10. If you are interested in making a larger donation or would like to contribute funds towards an upcoming rugby tour to Edinburgh by the school's 1st XV then please get in touch on [email protected] and we can provide details of how to support this.

https://ermystedsoldboys.co.uk/product/annual-subscription-membership/

20/11/2024

A silver cup, purchased on eBay, has been donated to the school by a member of the public who was curious about its origin. The trophy is inscribed with ‘Senior Hundred 1911’, was presented to ‘E G Goodman’.

Eric Goodman joined Ermysted’s as a boarder in 1909. He made a big impact at the school, most notably as a sportsman, captain of both the first XV and the first XI. In 1911, he became the athletics champion and gained further recognition for hockey and tennis. A genuine all-round athlete. He was killed in action just six years later, in the battle of Arras. The regimental history records the last sighting of Eric Goodman in his trench coat on the skyline, waving his stick and urging his men on. He was killed by an artillery shell and his body was never recovered.

Later this year, we shall award the ‘Goodman Cup’ to the fastest pupil at Sports Day in order that Eric’s name and achievements whilst at the school live on.

11/11/2024

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

17/07/2024

It’s Sports Day at Ermysted's today… so from the archives here’s some footage from the 1970 Sports Day!

Pupils from Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton take part in the school's sports day on Monday 23rd March 1970.This footage was filmed by Ken Ellwood, whose s...

05/07/2024

Congratulations to Old Boy Alex McIntyre (2004-2011) who has been elected MP for Gloucester!

That’s 2 former pupils currently serving as Members of Parliament - Alex joins Conservative Party chair Richard Holden (1996-2001) who was elected MP for Basildon and Billericay with a majority of just 20 votes.

It is an absolute privilege to have been elected as Gloucester’s next Labour MP.

To those who have voted for change today - thank you. I will work tirelessly to deliver the change that you have voted for.

To those who voted for other parties today - I promise to represent all of you to deliver for ohr great city.

Tonight voters in Gloucester and across the UK voted for change. Together we can build a brighter future for Gloucester and that work begins now.

26/06/2024

It was a lovely sunny day on Friday for the Old Boys v School cricket match. The Old Boys batted first and scored 210-6 in their 30 overs. In reply, the school team were 117 all out from 23.1 overs - so a 93 run win for the Old Boys!

Huge thanks to James Tiffany for once again organising the Old Boys team - and to all who played and came along to support the fixture.

19/06/2024

The Old Boys v School cricket fixture is this Friday (21st June) from 1pm at Bolton Abbey CC for any interested spectators - all are welcome! 🏏

The Old Boys XI are looking to build on last year’s victory with a strong team - though there is room for another bowler if anyone would like to play! Please contact James Tiffany on 07736 544014 if so.

27/05/2024

On Wednesday afternoon (29th May), starting at 2pm, the Old Boys have a golf fixture against Giggleswick at Skipton Golf Club.

We are desperately short of 2 players to make up the Old Boys team. If you can help out please contact Chris Windle on 07734 794400.

22/05/2024

Request for help to place Work Experience pupils in Year 10, week commencing Monday 8th July 2024

Ermysted’s still has a number of pupils in Year 10 who have as yet been unable to source a Work Experience placement for the week, so instead face of week of accessing virtual work experience in a classroom.

A face to face work experience placement, even if only possible for a few days that week, would be the preferred option.

If you work somewhere that could offer a placement, or have a contact that might help, we would be really grateful if you could let EGS know. The employer needs to have Employer Liability Insurance.

In the past, we have had really positive feedback from employers and the pupils.

If you are able to help, please contact Mrs Rose on [email protected]

06/05/2024

Old boy Tom Barrett organising the 70th anniversary celebrations of Roger Bannister’s 4 minute mile.