the home of York Minster’s Choristers, after the closure of the Minster School in Summer 2020. Traditions Morning Prayers – all members of the school attend a chapel service, Eucharist – a whole school Eucharist service takes place each term and at other significant Christian festivals. Uniform – the school has a brown uniform featuring the "cross keys" of St Peter for all pupils (except members of the Sixth Form). The old woollen blazer was later replaced with a more modern cotton jacket. Other changes to the uniform have also taken place, including the removal of ties for female pupils, who now wear an open blouse. In Sixth Form, dark suits must be worn. Gowns – the school has a tradition of gowns which reflect pupils' authority or commitments. These are worn during public events such as services at York Minster and during school events (including Chapel and Assembly). The Head Boy and Head Girl wear brown, followed by the Head Master's Prefects who wear navy. These are issued during the 'gowning' at First Assembly each academic year. Members of the Chapel Committee and choirs wear red gowns, which are fuller depending upon level (Chamber Choir; Chapel Choir; School Choir). School masters also wear collegiate gowns for services and public events. Capping – is the practice of reward for exceptional sporting achievement and is awarded at the end of the relevant sports season. 5 November – on Guy Fawkes Night, the school does not partake in the common tradition of burning a 'Guy' on the bonfire, as Guy Fawkes was an Old Peterite (alumnus). There is, however, a long tradition of putting on a firework display for the Boarders. Fagging – the tradition of younger pupils serving older pupils was abolished in 1977. Notable alumni Current members of the school are known as 'Peterites' (and 'Olavites' for St Olave's Junior School) with alumni referred to as "Old Peterites", or OPs for short. Notable OPs include: Sport: Andrew Springgay – professional rugby player for Aviron Bayonnais, SU Agen and England A Helen Austin – British rower Jonny Bairstow – first class cricketer for Yorkshire and England Sam Bond – professional bodybuilder and TV personality on Gladiators Oli Denton – professional rugby union player for Leeds Carnegie/Leeds Tykes Tom Denton – professional rugby union player for Leeds Carnegie Frank Mitchell – first class cricketer for Yorkshire James Thompson (racing driver) – auto