Thank you to all the Old Boys who participated in the Full College Survey 2017. The data gained from this survey will help inform the College’s next strategic plan and will also aid the ONU with its work. We look forward to bringing you the results of the survey later in the year, but have included here a snapshot that the College has received to date from MMG Education, who implemented the research on our behalf.

• 716 Old Boys participated in the survey
• 35% are alumni from 1966-1985, 25% 1986-2000, 24% 1965 & earlier, 16% 2001-2016
• 79% of respondents said that they were satisfied or very satisfied that the College had provided them with a balanced, challenging education experience
• 88% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they were proud to have attended the College
• What Old Boys are interested in:
  • Every 5 or 10 Year Class Reunions
  • Over 50 or 60 Years Reunions
  • ONU Dinner
  • ONU Careers Night (advising current boys)
• 66% of respondents believe that the ONU is effective in serving the Old Boy Community
• Other initiatives that Old Boys asked for:
  • Access to Archives
  • Annual ONU Newsletter
  • Modern online resources
  • Obituaries
  • Old Boys Sporting Clubs (Football, Rugby, Cricket etc)
  • Promotion of existing Old Boys sporting clubs like the Newington Masters Rowing Club
  • Referral Service
  • Events with more career focused or intellectual content: e.g. seminars by recent Old Boys
  • Work placements for young Old Boys
  • Cohort directory

Again, thank you for taking the time to participate in this important research. Your opinions are valued greatly by the College Senior Executive and the Council.