After considerable discussion among a number of Old Boys of COS it was decided to convene a meeting to discuss the possible formation of an association dedicated to former members of the School. Since the School amalgamated with Southfield School in the Sixties to form Oxford School, it has undergone many transformations until it now no longer is of particular personal interest to our Old Boys.
The meeting was held at the Greyhound, Besselsleigh. Those present were:
Ron Baker (1945-50)
Mike Chew (1943-51)
Pat Cripps (1943-51)
Maurice Croxon (1944-48)
John Green (1944-51)
Michael Harris (1944-51)
Geoffrey Hart (1938-46)
David Manners (1944-52)
Roy Parsloe (1944-52)
George Pulley (1944-49)
Alan Trinder (1944-51)
Terence Walsh (1944-49)
David White (1938-44)
Geoffrey Hart was chosen to chair the meeting.
The meeting discussed a paper originally submitted by Geoffrey, in which he proposed the formation of COSA – the City of Oxford School Association. His proposals were accepted in large measure and COSA was thereby officially formed.
A provisional committee was formed. comprising:
Chairman (Geoffrey Hart)
Secretary (Alan Trinder)
Treasurer (vacant)
Membership Secretary (George Pulley)
Mike Chew’s offer to set up an association website was accepted and he also offered to produce an occasional newsletter.