The Old Fishes Association
Founded in 1851, the Old Fishes Association connects a network of former students, promoting ongoing communication between the School and all former students, parents and members of staff. By keeping in touch we are able to provide information about alumni events, share success stories and continue to offer a friendly service of support whenever our students need us after they have left the School.
Join author of New Hall and its School: "A school of virtuous demeanour", Tony Tuckwell for a history tour around New Hall School. Tony's book was the first comprehensive book to be published on the school's history. Tony underwent extensive research abou… Read more
Join author of New Hall and its School: "A school of virtuous demeanour", Tony Tuckwell for a history tour around New Hall School. Tony's book was the first comprehensive book to be published on the school's history. Tony underwent extensive research abou… Read more
Open Mornings are an ideal way to see New Hall in action and revisit the School, as well as meet our currrent students and staff throughout the School, including the Nursery, Preparatory and Senior Divisions, as well as our Boarding Houses. Our next Open Morning will take pl… Read more
Set to be a wonderful evening of jazz performed by New Hall School's Jazz Band, this not one to miss! If you were once part of The Jazz Initiative (TJI) with the like of Mr Oakley, former Visiting Music Teacher, or are interested in a musical evening, all are welcome to atte… Read more
Year 12 students, Liam and Emma, are hosting a fundraiser event to raise funds to travel to Norway this summer as part of the UK Contingent for an International Scouting Expedition. This event will involve participant mock horse racing, a raffle and dinner, accompanied by live mu… Read more
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Year 10 Mock Interview Day. The aim of the event is for students to practice their generic interview skills in preparation for future job/college/university interviews. If you would like to help, please click the link t… Read more
2024 marks 50 years since the Class of 1974 left New Hall and became Old Fish! Old Fish from this graduating class have organised a reunion event to take place. There will be lunch and a tour of the grounds for a chance to reminisce. This is an exciting event and we … Read more
Who are the Old Fishes?
New Hall Alumni are referred to as Old Fishes (formerly New Hallians, as well). The term Old Fishes is a traditional term, which was used for New Hall students from as early as 1799. At the time of Catholic persecution in mainland Europe, the founding Religious Community, The Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre, and their students were forced to leave Liège, in the Low Countries (what is now Belgium). It was not a simple task, as students now had to be smuggled into the country. The sisters used the code name ‘fishes’ in their correspondences to cover up the real contents of the boats arriving on the English shores. This secret led to students across the decades to being referred to as ‘Fishes’, with alumni becoming ‘Old Fishes’ as they left the School. It is a unique and fascinating story that unites everyone associated with New Hall with the rich heritage of our past. It also makes an interesting talking point at dinner parties!
The School returns to the quirky and beloved tradition as all our alumni are now once again referred to as Old Fishes, which was once our 'code name'! More...
Old Fish, from Class of 2015, returns to New Hall to reunite with former teachers and speak to aspiring medics. More...
To celebrate National Careers Week, New Hall held a variety of exciting events designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to n… More...
The community comes together to celebrate the anniversary of Masses held at New Hall School since 3 February 1799. More...
Ella Lambert returns to New Hall to speak to students about her charity, The Pachamama Project, which is part of the fight against period poverty. More...
After finishing her post-doctoral research at the University of Oxford, Ning Ding returns to New Hall to speak about how her time here inspired her to… More...
Old Fishes star alongside Hollywood stars in new miniseries following the 100th Bomb Group during World War II. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom H… More...