COLLEGE NEWS Summer 2016
Les Misérables Sold-out show a hit in College
Flourishing Floreat Third Form Headmaster’s Prize
All-round Excellence College receives the top ‘Excellent’ ISI rating
Showcasing 175 Years of Music College and Prep combine for a spectacular concert
Sevens Success Fantastic results from the Rosslyn Park tournament
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‘Excellent’ in All Categories
Dr Alex Peterken Headmaster
Staff and pupils at Cheltenham College are celebrating after receiving an exceptional report from inspectors, having been rated as ‘Excellent’ in every single category. The report on the full school inspection, which recently took place, was full of praise for the excellent quality of pupils’ high academic achievements and learning, while the curriculum and extra-curricular programme was commended for having both balance and real breadth throughout the whole school.
and personal development, welfare, pastoral care, boarding, extra-curricular and governance and leadership - is very good news indeed and a validation of how far we’ve come since the last full inspection six years ago.
Headmaster, Dr Alex Peterken, commented, “To be awarded ‘Excellent’ ratings in nine out of the nine categories – quality of teaching, pupil achievement
“I am also delighted to inform you that The Prep had their inspection at the same time and also achieved ‘Excellent’ ratings in all nine categories.“
Headmaster’s Distinctions
Aiden Ali (5th, S), Birdie Cheng (5th, W), Oliver Ferris (5th, NH), Tusmo Ismail (5th, W), Jack McClure (5th, L), Oliver Message (5th, S), Georgina Oates (5th, W), Ella Owens (5th, Q), Jordan Pemberton (5th, H), Daria Romanyuk (5th, W), Kamila Sarkeeva (5th, W), Benedict Schallamach (5th, BH), Louisa Schmid (5th, W), Olivia Talbot Rice (5th, A), Edward Winstanley (5th, S), Tiffany Wong (5th, Ch), Joshua Dowley (L6, L), Lucy Hall (L6, Ch), Kexin Koh (L6, Ch), Chuen Leik Low (L6, Xt), Shauna McLaren (L6, Ch), Fergus McNeile (L6, NH), Ankita Mediratta (L6, W), Samuel Mendis (L6, Xt), Barnaby Napier (U6, Xt), James Orme (L6, S), Ben Parker (U6, H), Parth Patel (L6, H), Tara Percival (L6, Ch), Jemma Robson (L6, W), Max Roper (U6, H), Elle Sawamiphakdi (L6, Ch), Theresa Schaff (L6, Ch), Taya Sellers (U6, W), Bogdan Shulzhenko (L6, L), Isabelle Stannet (L6, A) Joshua Stanton (L6, NH), George Cook (U6, NH), Nicola Francombe (U6, Ch), Toon Luanguthai (U6, NH) and Ben Parker (U6, NH).
“I was especially pleased to hear the inspectors’ findings that the pupils are compassionate young people, committed to the needs of those less fortunate than themselves, enthusiastic about school life, and that they speak warmly about their relationships in terms of both their peers and staff. I would also like to thank all the parents for the support you give the College and for the overwhelmingly positive responses you gave as part of the inspection process.
All-Round Excellence We start the Summer Term after a busy spring with continued commitment and energy applied, particularly for those who are approaching the exam season. Our pupils’ ability to remain focused while engaged with academic, sporting and co-curricular activities and take responsibility for their own learning throughout this demanding time, sets them in good stead for further learning, university life and beyond. This all-round commitment to excellence is reflected in our recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report where College achieved the top ‘Excellent’ rating in all nine categories. You should of course expect this of one of the leading co-educational schools in the country, but it is always reassuring to have this acknowledged by an external organisation. If you have not yet had a chance to read the report, the full version is available on our website at www.cheltenhamcollege.org/ Cheltenham-College-Excellent-in-All-Areas. College has provided a first-class education for 175 years, nurturing well-rounded, happy individuals in preparation for leading fulfilled and purposeful lives. The celebration of this anniversary with a series of commemorative events is in full swing, with Les Misérables and the Musicians’ Concert in London, demonstrating the talent and dedication that College pupils, together with those from our Prep School, display on a daily basis. As we reach the final term of the year, our Upper Sixth will be thinking about university and life beyond. There have been many opportunities for pupils to explore their interests through careers lectures at College by Old Cheltonians and undertaking work experience. The Cheltonian Association & Society offers a wealth of resources and contacts, which are being used more than ever by current, as well as former, pupils.
Dr Alex Peterken, Headmaster 2
College News Summer 2016
Robert Madeley (U6, Xt) ‘Art in the Parthenon’ Classical Civilisation presentation
Will Hardy (L6, S) ‘The 1957-58 Eisenhower’ Recession: its Causes, Consequences and Recovery’ History Essay Bridget Fong (3rd, A) ‘Can Computers Think?’ TPE work
Full Academic Colours Congratulations to the following students who have gained Full Academic Colours. Anna Birkett (U6, A), Alexander Grutter (U6, Xt), Iurii Kovalev (U6, Xt), Jessica Ottley-Woodd (U6, Q) and Leo Shen (L6, BH).
Half Academic Colours
Congratulations to the following pupils who have gained Half Academic Colours.
Headmaster’s Prize 2016 This year, the Third Form once again embarked on an independent project during the Christmas holidays to encourage independent research and learning. The theme was ‘Floreat’, based
on College’s wellbeing programme. The array of projects and ideas on show was astounding, including essays, models, paintings, textiles and videos.
Overall winner Sophie Morton (3rd, Q)
Runners up
Isabel Crossland (3rd, W) Lily Cutts (3rd, Q) Bridget Fong (3rd, A) Georgina Maclaren (3rd, Q) Tom O’Bryan (3rd, S) Molly Sanders (3rd, Ch)
Group winners Best sculpture Molly Clarke (3rd, W)
Best Book Charlotte Maddinson (3rd, Q) Best song Beth Jenkins (3rd, Q) Best Painting Kimberly Suchonvanich (3rd, Ch) Best drawing Theo Kace (3rd, BH) Most original idea Bella Wilkinson (3rd, Q) Best textile Annabel Watkin (3rd, Q) Best collage Harry Lyle (3rd, S) Best IT presentation Edward Ferris (3rd, NH) Best Powerpoint Thomas Kinsella (3rd, L) Best video Piers Morgan (3rd, Xt) Best document Georgia Jones-Perrott (3rd, W) Best compilation Emily Heardman (3rd, Ch) Most individual James Barltrop (3rd, Xt)
Highly commended Jennifer Carson (3rd, A) Mary Foster (3rd, W) Yuriko Fukada (3rd, A) Timur Guliev (3rd, L) Tommy Haddock (3rd, H) Anna Kuptsova (3rd, A) Victor Lee (3rd, Xt) Jasper Lowde (3rd, S) Megan Message (3rd, Q) Gus Milton (3rd, Xt) Jemima Rees (3rd, A) Jacob Schmidt (3rd, S) Taya Suleyman (3rd, Q) Max Sutton (3rd, NH)
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College Pupil Wins English Alpine Racing Championship Jack Cunningham (3rd, H), clinched the U14 Boys English Alpine title after he won the Giant Slalom and Super Giant Slalom at the English Alpine Championships on 14 February in Bormio, Italy, where over 400 athletes competed. Jack said, “Super Giant Slalom is my favourite discipline and this was the race that I had been looking forward to doing well in. It was a great run, although a little bit bumpy and a bit scary at times. I have been skiing since I was young
but last season was my first season of racing, so things are going well.” Jack’s Housemaster at Cheltenham College, Mr James Coull, said, “We are all so proud of Jack’s recent achievements. He has worked really hard to balance his studies and his training and has done so with little fuss. At College we actively encourage all pupils to explore their talents and interests beyond the classroom and Jack is certainly taking full advantage of this.” Jack is a member of the U14 England Alpine Development Squad run by Snow Sport
Cheltenham College Gives ‘the Present’ to Headteachers In January, Cheltenham College hosted an insightful education conference for headteachers from independent schools on a topic very popular in the media at present; mindfulness. What actually is mindfulness and how exactly does mindfulness relate to pupils? Questions that were on many of the headteachers minds, who had gathered from all over the country to listen to two speakers; Oxford University’s Mindfulness Centre Psychotherapist, Chris Cullen and Director of the Mindfulness in Schools Project, Claire Kelly.
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As Deputy Head, Mr Crispin Dawson, noted in his introduction, nationally there is a 200 percent rise in the number of pupils who suffer from exam pressure and one in ten young people of school age have mental health issues, while the immediacy and ease of communication via social media channels, and issues of self-image conspire to create an environment that some children find impossible to navigate. Nowadays, there is a need, more than ever, to examine ways in which schools can provide young people with the tools they need to cope with these pressures. Mindfulness is described as ‘present moment awareness’, which is accessed through sensing the body and paying attention, on purpose, to being in the present moment. Alongside the benefits of reduced stress, anxiety, and general wellbeing, pupils who have been taught mindfulness training, have reported their capacity to concentrate has greatly improved, thus improving their productivity. Chris Cullen enthused, “Schools are recognising that supporting the good mental health of children and young people, both in education and for the longer term is a crucial part of a school's responsibility.”
England, to support talented athletes to progress in alpine racing. The criteria includes finishing within the top eight in specified national competitions across three disciplines: Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom, and all within the skier’s birth year. Jack has been asked to represent Great Britain in his first year, which is something of a rarity. He will move into the U16 squad next season, where although the competition will be more intense, he will get the opportunity to train in both Chile and Australia as part of his summer speed training.
Oxbridge Success
Six students have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge this year, Jana Bourhill (U6, Q) to read Medicine at Brasenose, Oxford; Katie Stanton (U6, A) to read History at Corpus Christi, Oxford; Izzi Winstanley (U6, Q) to read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford; Anne-Marie Bowring (U6, Q) to read Veterinary Medicine at Jesus College, Cambridge. Old Cheltonians Will Donlan (2015, S) and Eric Robinson (2015, S) have been offered unconditional places to read Economics and Management at St Hugh’s, Oxford and History at Homerton College, Cambridge respectively. Congratulations!
Les Mise´rables Les Miserables was probably College’s most ambitious production to date. With 68 pupils on stage and a further 15 backstage, plus the orchestra, it was a mammoth task to stage this muchloved show. It was performed six times to more than 1,200 people, including three different visiting prep schools, who also spent a morning with us exploring the production practically, learning songs and staging numbers. There were many challenges to produce such a large-scale musical, such as attempting to build a full sized barricade, which half way through the show rotated to reveal the death of Gavroche. To see the huge cast work so productively, with
pupils from all different years and Houses pulling together to produce an excellent show was the highlight for me. The standing ovations on the last two nights were probably highlights for the pupils, as it reinforced how well their hard work had been received. There was outstanding commitment from all of the cast and crew, and some exceptional performances from Fergus McNeille (L6, NH) as Jean Valjean, who almost never left the stage in his lead role and brought many of the audience to tears with his rendition of Bring Him Home, and Annabelle Rigg (4th, Q), who impressed with her maturity and professionalism in the role of Fantine, and for many, her solo I Dreamed a Dream was the highlight of the show.
Mrs Sian McBride, Director of Drama
West End Actress Delivers Les Misérables Master Class West End actress, Katie Hall, who played Cosette in both the famous West End production of Les Misérables and the 25th Anniversary O2 Arena Concert, visited Cheltenham College to run a workshop with the pupils who took part in the
school's very own production of the musical. Jess Steel (5th, Q) said, “We were fortunate enough to hear Katie perform ‘On My Own’ to begin the workshop, and we then had a 30 minute Q&A where we got to know a bit more about the industry
and her favourite roles and plays. We then performed ‘One Day More’ from the show for her and she got us to engage in ‘hot seating’ in order to further explore our characters, which we could then add to the performance.”
At the age of 17, actress Katie took part in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s programme, I’d Do Anything, for a chance of playing the part of Nancy in Oliver. Since then, Katie has been in many shows in London, including playing the part of Christine in The Phantom Of The Opera, Joanna in Sweeny Todd, and most recently has been in Fiddler On The Roof. “After hot seating,” Jess added, “We were lucky enough to have an hour in which Katie helped us improve two key songs from the play in a smaller ensemble. It was an amazing and very productive experience, and definitely got the cast even more in the Les Misérables spirit, ready for opening night!”
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Blackadder Comes to College For our House play on 4 - 5 February, Hazelwell performed three episodes from Blackadder set in the Elizabethan, Victorian and First World War eras. We were told we would be doing a House play just before Half Term and after an initial sense of panic, we realised that each Greenite (a member of Hazelwell) would do a brilliant job, although we had to be on the ball during our highintensity rehearsals. The rehearsals began at the start of term and at the beginning, it seemed nigh on impossible that we were going to be able to perform the masterpiece that each of us hoped for.
the confidence to play the female characters when so many others would shy away from the opportunity. I, along with the rest of the group, thoroughly enjoyed the process and would definitely do it again.
I would also like to thank Mr and Mrs Coull, Mr Kelway, Mr Brewis, Mrs McBride, Miss Withers and Adrian for their encouragement, directing and their assistance in creating a comedic final performance. Also, many thanks to those who volunteered backstage: Nathan Lau (5th, H) and the lighting and sound team, Max Winfrey (U6, H) and Azfar (Derek) Bakri (U6, H).
Max Pemberton (4th, H)
With a week to go the cast seemed nervous. Our dubious line learning and the thought that we would be performing in front of the school made us even more anxious. Thankfully, on both nights we powered through the play without a single slip-up. Judging by the reaction of the two audiences, everyone had an excellent time and a great laugh, which is just what we intended. We could not have done it without the help of Mrs McBride, who did an outstanding job of controlling and directing 15 teenage boys. A special mention must go to Tom Hartley (4th, H) for his incredible Scottish accent, also to James Webb (5th, H), Tom Styler (4th, H) and Rauf Aliyev (4th, H), for having
ARTiculation Prize College Unplugged The ARTiculation Prize is a nationally acclaimed annual event designed to promote the appreciation and discussion of art. The competition seeks to engage Sixth Form students, regardless of background or experience, with art and to develop their confidence and ability to express their opinions, thoughts and conclusions. This year’s regional heat took place at the Spike Island Art Gallery, Bristol, on Monday 18 January. Emily Wilford (U6, W) gave a fascinating crosscurricular presentation on Theology through Divine Geometry as linked to Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ in the National Gallery, London. Emily’s talk transcended art, mathematics, geometry and theology, in order to encapsulate the cult of Humanism that prevailed in the early Quattrocento Renaissance in and around Florence. The adjudicators were Helen Legg, Director of Spike Island for Contemporary Art, and former judge of the Turner Prize 2014, and Sam Thomas, Artistic Director of Tate St Ives. Both adjudicators congratulated Emily for the clarity and depth of her presentation, citing in particular, the fascinating links she forged with mathematics in connection with divine geometry. Emily made an excellent account of herself, speaking with authority and confidence, on a subject she knew well. 6
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As the Spring Term approached, College hosted its annual music event College Unplugged on Saturday 9 January. Held in Jack Ralphs Studio, College Unplugged is open to Upper College students and gives them a chance to relax and unwind after the first week of term. With an ‘open-mic’ style, the studio was set up with bean bags and dim lighting. Drinks in hand, Upper College and staff gathered in a cozy space to listen to some of the undiscovered talent of their peers, and even some staff. Participants of College Unplugged could play any song and any instrument they wish. This year was particularly exciting, with surprising (but brilliant) renditions from Mr Peacock, Mrs Enright, Dr Morton and Mr Nelson. Mrs Enright
especially amazed the students with her brilliant singing and beautiful guitar playing, leaving us in jaw-dropping awe and begging for more. Pupil acts included Jacqueline Nussbaum-Lapping (U6, A), Tiger Chan (L6, NH), Alicia Burd (L6, Q), Ankita Mediratta (L6, W), Jack Burns (L6, NH), and Alex Sickmueller (L6, Xt). I also performed two pieces with my band; with Shasha Tara (L6, Ch) on vocals, Max Winfrey (U6, H) on drums, Jasper Ng (L6, Xt) on the keyboard, Harry Byrne (L6, Xt) on bass and myself on the guitar. The night was a success, with pupils and staff screaming “encore” as the final song finished. So successful, in fact, that pupils and staff alike want to change this evening from annual, to every term.
Daniel Stoianov (L6, Xt)
Celebrating 175 Years of Music
As part of the 175th anniversary celebrations, the combined Music departments of Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Prep performed a showcase concert in London’s
prestigious Cadogan Hall. Director of Music at College, Mr David McKee commented, “Performing in such an impressive venue was a huge privilege for all involved, and the students worked incredibly hard to produce an absolutely stunning evening of music that will be remembered for a very long time.” The concert featured a wide range of the music ensembles from College, including the Symphony
Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, Prep School Percussion Ensemble, Wind Band, Big Band and Chamber ensembles from both College and the Prep School. The evening concluded with the combined orchestras from both schools accompanying the choir and audience in a rousing rendition of Parry’s Jerusalem. Repertoire ranged from Baroque string music to 20th century jazz via Dvořák and African drumming, giving a snapshot of the sheer breadth of music that is on offer at College.
UK Linguistics Olympiad
On Wednesday 3 February, 11 Fifth and Lower Sixth Form students sat the UK Linguistics Olympiad (UKLO) at College, a national competition for students to solve very challenging linguistic data problems. In the paper that we tackled, there was a range of problems in languages from Somali-Arabic to Estonian. The idea is that these are very rare languages, spoken in very few parts of the world and therefore you must rely on your logic and problem solving skills to understand them.
Biologists Score in Top 15% of National Competition 34 Upper College Biologists took part in the Royal Society of Biology’s Biology Olympiad competition. The national competition is composed of two online papers that push the competitors to new, challenging levels in the field of Biology.
Head of Biology, Miss Charlotte Knowles commented, “I am so proud of all of the students who took part and delighted to see so many being rewarded for their success.”
In some of the tasks, we were presented with sentences in a different language, such as SomaliArabic, and then asked to translate some English sentences into Somali-Arabic using the given sentences to fit the pieces together. In others, such as the challenge in Estonian, we had to look at verb charts and conjugate a range of verbs into different tenses by identifying the patterns. Two pupils, Kiana McDonald (L6, W) and Edward Winstanley (5th, S) received bronze awards, putting them in the top 35 percent of the country. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to challenge ourselves and try something new. Personally, I really enjoyed the Olympiad and would like to thank the MFL department for getting us involved in this event.
Ankita Mediratta (L6, W)
The results are in and the Cheltenham College students have done excellently! Aiko Fukuda (L6, Ch) and Guy Beynon (U6, Xt) both achieved silver medals by scoring in the top 15 percent nationally, whilst Anne-Marie Bowring (U6, Q), Sam Mendis (L6, Xt), Dougie Spencer (U6, S) and Georgina Hacker (U6, Ch) all achieved a bronze scoring in the top 23 percent. In addition, we had a record number of certificates with 10 students highly commended and 11 commended.
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CCF Sword of Honour Parade The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Sword of Honour Parade took place on the Cotswold Astro under the watchful eye of the CCF staff and Deputy Headmaster (Pastoral) Mr Crispin Dawson. The cadets from all three service sections showed resilience, discipline and character, enduring rain and cold winds for an hour stood on parade, and they should all be congratulated on such. After the inspection there were a number of awards presented to cadets: The Adjutants Cup is awarded to the best Fifth Former held on strength – Cadet Lance Corporal Barnaby Harris (5th, H) of the RAF Section.
The Anthony Nash Sword of Honour is awarded to the best Upper Sixth Cadet held on strength. It is awarded for leadership, commitment and demonstrating high standards within the section – Cadet Coxwain Freddie Lyle (U6, S). The Rifles Bugle ‘Swift and Bold’ trophy is awarded to a member of the Army Section within Upper College. It is awarded for “doing everything that is necessary and nothing that is not” – Cadet Colour Serjeant Anna Birkett (U6, A). The Rifles Sword of Honour is awarded annually to the best Upper Sixth Cadet within the Army Section who has displayed high standards and exceptional instructional qualities – Cadet
Warrant Officer Class 2 Simon Hazeldine (U6, H).
The Battle of Britain trophy (“Chocks away”) is awarded to the best Upper College RAF cadet who has displayed loyalty and leadership within the section – Cadet Sergeant Yury Kovalev (U6, Xt). The RAF Sword of Honour was awarded for the first time. In future years the award will be known as the Cummins Sword of Honour after Lt Harry Cummins, a former Cheltonian who was killed in action in the Dardanelles in 1915. The
Cummins Sword is awarded for showing leadership, commitment and high standards within the RAF Section – Cadet Flight Sergeant Alex Grutter (U6, Xt).
The RGBW Sword of Honour is the highest award presented at CCF and one that very much reflects the high standards to which we expect our cadets to achieve. Recipients routinely display empathy, moral courage, resourcefulness and outstanding leadership qualities – Cadet Warrant Officer Class 1 Antonia Stuckey (U6, Q).
The Nelson Bust is awarded annually to an Upper College Naval Cadet who has shown both commitment and high standards – Cadet Petty Officer Orlando Giuseppetti (U6, BH).
CCF Navy Enjoys a Field Trip to HMS Collingwood The CCF Naval section enjoyed a fantastic field day at HMS Collingwood, the Royal Navy’s largest training establishment. All the cadets completed the obstacle course or the low ropes course, learning to communicate with other cadets and cooperate with them in tackling difficult tasks. The senior cadets also visited the amazing bridge simulator where the photo-realism computer simulations enable trainee officers to take control of a variety of ships in all weathers and make the training as realistic as possible. Gemma TaylorBaggs (4th, Q) said, “I had a really fantastic time; the best parts were
walking a tight-rope over a pool of freezing cold water and sitting in the Captain’s chair of an active Navy ship! There was non-stop laughter, encouragement and teamwork. It was an unforgettable experience.” The recruits then had a tour of the warship, HMS Lancaster whilst the seniors went to HMS Victory and the historic dockyard. Tom Anderson (5th, S) commented, “The most enjoyable part of the day for me must have been the tour around HMS Victory. It was amazing to see the contrast with the new Type 45 Destroyer. During our guided tour of HMS Victory, I gained a real feeling of the history and legacy of the Royal Navy, and was shocked by the appalling living conditions her sailors suffered. The history was fascinating and it was a truly inspiring trip!”
Chapel Quad is Rejuvenated for its 175th Year As anyone who has run the gauntlet across Chapel Quad in the rain will testify, the uneven surface, pools of water and wobbly slabs were a challenge. Many pairs of trousers and skirts were forced into an early wash as mud and grime was splashed around – and sometimes it happened accidentally! Over the Spring Term the Chapel Quad was re-laid; there is still a small amount of work to be completed with the tarmac but now, for the first time in probably 50 years, the slabs are level, grouted and flat and the risk to dry cleaning bills has been much reduced.
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Before the slabs were re-laid the whole area was photographed and the slabs numbered so that they could be returned to their original location. The slabs were then lifted and re-laid using original lime based materials by qualified stonemasons. Where slabs were no longer useable they were replaced with new sandstone pennant slabs from the same area of the Forest of Dean as the originals, and some were cut down and used to replace smaller unusable slabs. Finally, the slabs were cleaned and we now have a significantly safer, cleaner and more attractive area which showcases our College in its 175th year.
Mr Kirk Steel, Estates Bursar
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Have I Got News For You The Upper College Society combined its most recent meeting on the topic of experience with a hilarious round of Have I Got News For You.
The evening started with three fascinating papers. The first was by Emily Wilford (U6, W), who talked about Pierro della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ, emphasizing the overlap between geometry and art. Joshua Dowley (L6, L) presented a philosophy paper questioning whether God is real; this was particularly interesting because, as an atheist, he argued that God was, in fact, real. His focus on the mental/ physical reality relation generated some excellent questions. The final paper by Alex Sickmueller (L6, Xt) discussed the creative genius of Beethoven and whether suffering was a necessary pathway to insight and artistic achievement. Mr McQuitty awarded Emily the
prize for the best paper due to the intricate way in which she linked the two seemingly different subjects of geometry and art. The Sixth Formers then moved on to the topical news quiz in which Harry Ferris (U6, NH) chaired, while Tom Bond (U6, NH) and Ashley Yu (U6, W) fought a battle of wits against Harry Steel (U6, Xt) and I. Interesting news items such as the whale epidemic and Donald Trump were discussed with both insight and humour. Overall, it was a highly enjoyable evening and enjoyed by everyone who attended!
Antonia Stuckey (U6, Q)
Dangers of Pornography Former editor of Loaded magazine, Martin Daubney, visited College to speak to Third and Fourth Form pupils about the potential dangers of online pornography and the impact it can have on young people’s lives. Dr Mary Plint, Assistant Head (Wellbeing and Learning) said, “With easy access to a vast range of material on the internet, we believe that is important to educate young people about the aspects of technology usage. It is vital for pupils to realise the misconceptions online that pornography can create, which can be harmful for boys as well as girls.
Whilst making the Channel 4 documentary, Porn on the Brain, Martin worked with individuals struggling to overcome their addiction to pornography. He explained to pupils how technology can manipulate individuals and advised them to think and take control rather than allowing the Internet to control them. Martin discussed how pornography could create difficulties with selfesteem for both boys and girls if they feel physically inadequate or feel a pressure to meet perceived expectations. The clear message about consent was that ‘no’ means ‘no’.
“Pupils may not feel comfortable discussing this topic with parents or teachers in the first instance, which is why it is great to have a specialist in the subject visit.”
IMMORTAL
Cheltenham College was immensely proud to display the exhibition IMMORTAL, by talented sculptor Natasha Houseago, within The White Gallery as part of our Spring Arts Programme. Famous for her wood sculptures, this show of Natasha’s work included full sized carved sculptures and working drawings, created primarily using green wood. Cheltenham based Natasha has over 20 years experience teaching woodcarving and exhibiting projects both in the UK and abroad, and was delighted to be able pass on some of her knowledge to our pupils. At the opening night of her exhibition, sculpture lovers and budding artists had the opportunity to be guided around the exhibition by a College pupil who had created an artistic response to her work.
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U14 Netball Squad Wins Bromsgrove Tournament On Saturday 27 February, the Yearlings A Netball squad won the prestigious U14 tournament at Bromsgrove School following a competitive day with some
Dubai Netball Tour At the start of the Christmas holidays, Cheltenham College took 19 Upper College girls to Dubai for a pre-season netball tour. The girls worked hard on their core skills and specific tactics for their individual positions during their training sessions. The first match was against Dubai College and our A-side was the first touring side ever to beat the renowned squad. Our B-side had a tougher game and lost by a very narrow margin. The girls went on to play RU Active Elite, a netball club similar to Hucclecote, who put out two very strong sides. The teams fought hard to keep the scores relatively even throughout but narrowly missed out at the end. Following further training, the girls travelled to Jumeirah College and put everything into these matches, coming out with two well-contested wins. The girls also welcomed the chance to do some coaching at a local primary school, which was a rewarding experience. Alongside the netball, the girls enjoyed the ‘At the Top’ experience at the Burj Khalifa, the infamous ‘Wild Wadi’ waterpark and a dune-bashing trip in the desert followed by a traditional BBQ in a Bedouin camp in the evening.
Miss Poppy Hoskins, Head of Netball
major netball schools present such as Repton, Uppingham, Oundle, Rugby, Bromsgrove and RGS Worcester. Head of Netball, Miss Poppy Hoskins commented, “Captain Katya Jennings was outstanding throughout the afternoon, leading the squad by example and playing out of position when Jenny Carson was injured. Centre court players Megan Knight and Honor Skelding worked tirelessly to get the ball from defence through to the shooters and Honor’s defence and feeds into the circle in the wing attack position were outstanding all day, earning her coach’s player of the tournament.”
were 8-8, meaning extra time was played to decide a winner. The Yearlings increased the intensity of play and came out the winners to progress to the final. Here Oakham was the opponent and the girls dominated the game - increasing their lead steadily from halftime. At fulltime the team were 3 goals ahead and tournament winners! Squad: (Capt) Katya Jennings (3rd, Ch), Jenny Carson (3rd, A), Honor Skelding (3rd, A), Megan Knight (3rd, Q), Emily Heardman (3rd, Ch), Megan Message (3rd, Q), Georgia Jones-Perrott (3rd, W), Jemima Rees (3rd, A) and Abbie Whybrow (3rd, Q).
The group matches started with big wins over Denstone School and 2013 and 2014 winners, Kings High School, Warwick. Unfortunately the team was unable to contain Oundle in the third match with their severe height advantage in the shooting circle. College came back fighting in the final matches, beating RGS Worcester, Bablake and Rugby in close games. The team progressed to the semi-finals in second place, facing Group A winners Bromsgrove. At the final whistle the teams
Rosslyn Park Sevens Success U18s
After successful U18 tournaments at Shiplake College and Hereford Marches, the players entered the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens full of confidence. With Cheltenham notoriously slow starters, the opening match against Queen Ethelburger’s was something of a rarity and this followed throughout the group stages. The quality of sevens rugby on show was some of the best we had played all season and as a result, we quite rightly went into the knockout stages against Worksop College with a genuine chance to go into the last 16 of the tournament. A total of 200 points scored and 10 conceded on the first day was very special and not seen before and showed the quality of the squad. Our first quarter-final match was against Bishops Wordsworth on the main pitch and again showed the quality of teams in the tournament. The intensity and physicality was something we had not experienced before but Cheltenham coped well and went into half-time level on points. The second half however was one of missed chances and unfortunately two costly errors meant we lost by just two points. We therefore had to win our next match against Eastbourne College to have any chance of progressing into the semi-finals. Eastbourne College played a great brand of sevens and Cheltenham struggled to get hold of the ball. Conceding three tries in the first half resulted
in an up hill battle and although Cheltenham clawed their way back with two tries of their own, unfortunately it was too late. The players throughout the term and at Rosslyn Park were exceptional. Having got to the last 16 in both the 16s and 18s, the programme in place clearly highlights that there is a bright future with sevens at College.
U16s
After a fantastic start to the sevens term with the Colts winning the Wellington School Sevens and runners up of the West of England Sevens, they were in high spirits going into the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens. The squad prepared themselves superbly and embraced the gruelling schedule of knockout rugby, with over 160 schools competing in the Colts U16A competition. Cheltenham won their group with a near perfect record, scoring 25 tries and only conceding two. In the knockout stage a well deserved win against Hinchley ensured progression to the last 16 and the final day of the competition, a first since 2003. An uncharacteristically slow start for the Colts against Brighton College meant that they conceded two tries within the first two minutes, and this proved to be too much to claw back. It was Cheltenham who, with a spirited fight back, finished the better side, patiently wearing down a strong Brighton defence. With time running out College were unable to find the match winning try and Brighton College went on to win the Colts A competition. The positive signs of what is to come from this group of players certainly outweigh the disappointment. The squad should be proud of their unrivalled attitude and skillful execution of their sevens play. This disappointment will only increase their hunger for success at their next visit to Rosslyn Park.
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Hockey House Pots Victory for Leconfield This year all the Porcherite athletes were quietly confident in their hockey prowess, despite lacking a single 1st XI player. The first match played was against Southwood, a team full of county level hockey players, but Leconfield held them back through five short corners and the vast majority of play taking place in the Leconfield D. This perseverance led to a hard‑earned draw. Next was Newick House with an aggressive style of play. Fabian Chess (U6, L) scored a striking goal in
the top left-hand corner and Charlie Holloway (L6, L) followed with a similar goal. This result led to a match against Southwood that ended in penalty shuffles. Ethan Dowling (U6, L) protected the goal in an unbelievable manner and Olly Hill (5th, L) scored in sudden death, bringing Leconfield through to the final against Boyne House. No one knew quite what to expect and the first half seemed fairly disappointing from both teams. In the second half, tension began to rise and, once again, Fabian Chess (U6, L) scored a storming goal to bring Leconfield to victory.
College Pupils to Play in the ISGA National Finals The golf team of Harrison OttleyWoodd (5th, L), Intouch Ruckpanich (L6, L) and Max Hickman (U6, H) has qualified for the ISGA National Final at St Andrews on the 24 - 25 April. This is the second year in a row that College has qualified for the nationals, and we wish them luck!
Ladies’ Rackets World Champion Gives Girls a Master Class The current Ladies World Rackets Champion and British Open Champion, Lea van Zwalmen, visited Cheltenham College to give our keen Fourth, Fifth and Lower Sixth girls a master class in areas such as footwork, preparation of the racket and positioning during the game. They conducted drills and played singles, doubles and mixed matches. Lea commented, “I am very happy I
had the chance to hit with the girls at Cheltenham College… it’s very satisfying to see that the future of Ladies' Rackets looks bright! Keep up the good work.” Director of Sport, Mr Karl Cook, commented, “Lea’s master class was a huge success and has only inspired more girls to keep playing. Girls’ rackets is a comparatively recent initiative and those coeducational schools with rackets courts have got the girls playing, what has been for 150 years, a
boys’ game. Cheltenham College is proud to be at the forefront of this with two girls winning the first national U16 doubles match in December 2015.” Lea was visiting College to play in the Old Cheltonian Rackets Tournament, an annual event that sees some of the best rackets players in the world return to College. This year, six of the top ten players in the world attended the tournament (and brought their silverware with them!), with five of them being OCs.
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Languages in Journalism
On Thursday 14 January, Chris Dennis gave 125 Modern Foreign Languages pupils a workshop in journalism and broadcasting. Chris Dennis is a sports broadcast journalist who has worked for various radio stations, from BBC 5 Live to Eurosport. Chris also worked at last year’s Paralympic Games in London and can broadcast in several languages including Mandarin. French, German and Spanish students all attended the workshop in which Chris displayed the advantages languages can have in a career. Chris
Let’s Get Cooking The Cookery Club at Cheltenham College has been teaching pupils some useful domestic skills. They have learnt new recipes and are able to discuss the merits of a perfect short crust or puff pastry, as well as being able to plan and prepare meals, by drawing up shopping lists and budgeting per head. The Children’s Food Trust states that school cooking clubs lead 58 percent of pupils
explained how having the ability to interview, report and present in a foreign language gives many people a competitive edge. He took the pupils through some of his past reports and showed them how being able to speak in a different language enabled the people he was interviewing to be more comfortable and give a more comprehensive answer. The workshop was very interactive, with lots of questions being asked and small tasks such as ‘guess who is speaking’ to complete.
French he called into a studio in the UK to explain his story in English. Following this some of the students had the chance to carry out their own report on the story of Kodjovi Obilalé. This was a fantastic workshop with a great insight into the career prospects of journalism and broadcasting, which highlighted what an advantage having a foreign language can be and the many doors that it can open.
Chris explained in great detail one of the reports he is very passionate about; a piece on a Togolese former footballer named Kodjovi Obilalé. He described how he had covered the story many years ago and that he had done a follow up interview with Kodjovi to see how his life had turned out. Knowing a foreign language enabled him to do ‘two-way’ reporting, where a studio-based presenter interviews a reporter on location; when Chris interviewed Kodjovi in
to choose a healthier diet as a result of learning to cook, and 92 percent of pupils will use their new skills at home – good news for the rest of the family! Some of the highlights for the club this term include designing and constructing their own pizzas, making quiches (including the pastry!), as well as some beautiful Easter nests as a great send off after a fun fuelled term.
Meet the “Other Boarders” at Cheltenham College Increasingly independent schools are discovering the benefits, both academic and pastoral, of having animals on site. For instance there are now more than 100 school farms in the UK, but schools do not need to keep animals on a grand scale to reap the benefits. At Cheltenham College the majority of the boarding houses are home to a furry four-legged friend as pupils and staff realise the great benefits of having boarding house dogs and cats. Educational psychologist Alan McLean said, “Children have incredibly pressured lives these days and animals are a fantastic de-stressor. There’s nothing worse for a child’s wellbeing and learning than if they’re stressed, due to the physical effects of the stress hormone cortisol on the development of the cortex. If they have a tactile relationship with animals on a regular basis and over a long period of time, it’s very good for the brain’s neurotransmitters.” There are 11 dogs in residence at Cheltenham College. Ashmead has two Cavapoo’s called Apple and Monty (Apple has just had a litter of six!) and a Spaniel called Alfie, who is owned by the Assistant Housemistress. Two Labradors called Tess and Evie and a Jack Russell called Doni, reside at Westal; a golden Labrador named Willow lives at Leconfield, while a black Labrador named Hebe is at Hazelwell and finally a Cocker Spaniel called Lola and a
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Labrador cross called Honey, live at Chandos. Not forgetting of course Noodle a miniature dachshund in Boyne House, as well as a few cats too! Senior Housemistress at Cheltenham College, Anna Cutts said: “I resisted, despite pressure from the girls in the House, of having a dog for several years and I think I hugely under estimated their importance not only in our lives but in the wider context of the Boarding House. Life can be stressful at times and it is easy for the girls to become immersed in their immediate issues and allow their perspective to become skewed, dogs are great levellers. They have no agenda but just enjoy companionship. “A few minutes chucking a ball around and playing fetch, or chasing them manically around the sofas in the common room, is a great distraction and the mood immediately lifts. Alternatively having one of the dogs cuddle up near you if you are feeling a bit low or homesick brings a sense of calm and
homeliness that is really important. My dogs are desperate to see the girls each day and before House assembly are waiting at the door to be taken around to see them. My dogs, and those that reside in the other boarding houses, have become very much part of students’ lives and are vital in making the House more of a home for them.”
Dogs living within boarding schools in the UK have also quickly become social media stars as the Boarding Schools Association’s hashtag, #boardinghousedogs, encourages schools to share adorable photos and fun facts about the pets who are helping to create a family environment for boarders, a vital component of the experience that pupils enjoy during their time at Cheltenham College.
A Day of Code
The Third Form experienced an educational and inspirational day on computer coding led by Head of Third Form, Mr Conner. Each pupil chose a topic based around their current aspirations for their future area of study, ranging from music production to pure programming.
Tennis Training in Sunny Portugal 10 Fourth Formers and 11 Fifth Formers travelled to a tennis training camp in Vale do Lobo, Portugal over the Easter holidays. They enjoyed blue skies and warm weather throughout the five day trip.
coaching session focused on the backhand, and Poppy Pearey (4th, Ch) was awarded the ‘Player of the Day’ bib. The pupils then enjoyed some time off court either side of lunch, with Fifth Formers impressively continuing with GCSE revision and those in the Fourth Form opting for a swimming pool/jacuzzi combination. All players were involved in a triangular tournament this afternoon with Marlborough and Tonbridge, which was a great success.
Mr Steve McQuitty, Head of Tennis, kept a short diary of their activities...
Day 1
We enjoyed lunch at the Tennis Centre, before spending the afternoon having a coaching session. Everyone is on good form, but all are looking forward to an early night, given how early the start was this morning! The first group I sat in on were busy designing programs using Python to detect whether a car was speeding or not, and if so relay its registration number and speed, calculated by the program depending on time intervals and a fixed distance, to a central database. Another group began the day learning about different programming languages, and what each one entails and is used for, followed by lessons to understand simple programming. A third group used Raspberry Pi to understand the basics of website programming, impressing a professional coder who enthused, “The day went really well. The students began knowing very little, and came out of the process understanding the basics of HTML and CSS, as well as being able to create interactive links to other webpages”. George Gusakov (3rd, BH) commented, “I was not sure what to expect but the day turned out to be fun, interesting, and rather challenging!” Director of Music, Mr McKee was also seriously impressed with the musical students who composed their own music and soundtracks for film clips as well as home videos. Lily Cutts (3rd, Q), Tommy Haddock (3rd, H) and Will Buttress (3rd, S) actually wrote their own compositions and recorded their own vocals. Mr Conner explained, “The pupils were engaged all day writing programmes, designing soundtracks for films or a prep reminder app, building an LED light cube, creating a website and a ‘Flappy Bird’ game alongside many other activities. Professionals led them from GCHQ, Raytheon, Google, Appsbroker Consulting Ltd, Help with IT, College staff and Henry Dowding (5th S). Each stand was thoroughly prepared and allowed the pupils to experience basic coding and get an understanding of the potential the applications have in the wider world. Our thanks must go to all of them.”
Dylan Adlard (L6, S)
Day 2
Not wishing to gloat too much, but the weather has been fantastic today: a blue sky and sun has kept a smile on everyone’s faces! We enjoyed a serving session this morning, with Emily Drysdale (4th, W) and Jaime Carter (5th, A) sharing the ‘Player of the Day’ award. We sang an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday to Chris Warner at lunch. This evening, all are currently watching the France v England match and are looking forward to Mrs Faulkner’s Quiz Night tomorrow.
Day 4
This morning the theme for the training session was net play and we were, once again, treated to fine weather. The pupils have all worked hard to improve their skills over the past four days, culminating in match play this afternoon. Tonight we all enjoyed a barbecue, exhibition matches involving Tabitha Burt (5th, A) and Emily Drysdale (4th, W) and some karaoke. Rose Jones (5th, Q) was the ‘Player of the Day’.
Day 5
Another day of blue sky and sun greeted us early on arrival at the Tennis Centre this morning and the pupils enjoyed their final session of tour. Phil (the lead coach from 5 Star Tennis Holidays) awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ prize to Bella Barber (4th, A) and ‘Player of Tour’ to Martha Elliot (4th, A).
Day 3
We’ve had another enjoyable day, with good weather and plenty of tennis. This morning’s
Cryptography
Two discerning Third Formers, Sophie Morton (3rd, Q) and Charlotte Maddinson (3rd, Q), were the first to decipher the difficult puzzle set by Head of Mathematics, Dr Brendan Enright, after a lecture on Cryptography: the art of writing or solving codes.
history the College is not at all pretentious. It has a tremendously positive ethos and it is a place where pupils with all sorts of talents and interests are happy and flourish. Preparing pupils for public examinations is essential to its purpose but the pursuit of academic success is balanced by the provision of a rich vein of extra-curricular opportunities. Pupils take part in sport, music, art, and drama.”
The talk covered some aspects of the history of the subject, as well as substitution ciphers and frequency analysis. Within only a few days, Sophie and Charlotte solved the puzzle independently and both were awarded a £10 voucher for their excellent work. The solution to the code was: “Whilst proud of its
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The Refugee Crisis A Chapel talk by Annabella Kohler (U6, Ch)
I am foreign. I am from Berlin. I came to England when I was 12 years old and I was welcomed with open arms. I feel at home.
the Cologne tragedy, en masse these people are not hidden ISIS fighters waiting for the next opportunity to blow up the West, en masse these people are just desperate human beings who deserve to live in peace without fear.
Shaich is from Syria. Shaich came to Europe when he was 12 years old. Shaich is a refugee. He has not got a home.
When I came to the Prep school I was welcomed with open arms. I came to England for educational reasons. It was my free choice to come over. I still love Berlin - the place I call home and go back to on a regular basis. Shaich did not encounter the same level of hospitality. Shaich did not come for educational purposes - but to escape war. He came to stop being scared and to learn to feel safe again. It was not his choice. It was a decision forced by the bombings, executions and the brutality in Syria today. Shaich is meant to be a child - but he has seen more than most adults have and is trapped in a body of a restricted teenager.
Over Christmas I was fortunate enough to volunteer in one of the refugee camps in Berlin - this is when I met Shaich. One of the most thought provoking things I learnt whilst working at the refugee camp was of a western tendency to think of refugees collectively as a homogenous group of peoples. We perhaps assume that their sheer volume equates to a unity or self sustained sense of support galvanized from common hardship. This assumption can lead to us not trying hard enough to integrate them. However when working with them, helping them, and talking to them it enables us to give the crowd a face. En masse these people are not the rapists from
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I prepared for England by packing my suitcase and trying to figure out what mufti really meant. Shaich’s family prepared by selling their entire livelihood to pay off traffickers that would organise their transport. As I boarded the plane
and then got a taxi - Shaich had to hide in the back of a truck for days with 30 other people to then get onto a boat across the Aegean sea. As I lost my headphones on the plane - Shaich lost something much worse: a family member. While I was welcomed with open arms - Shaich is still homeless five months later in Berlin. This is Europe’s biggest crisis in a generation. I find that we need to put aside our economic judgments and act on a complete humane basis - take the example of Lebanon. It has taken around 1 million refugees, which equates to a quarter of its own population. Our countries have so many more resources! So many more people could be helped! I am not saying that it will be easy. In fact it is a challenge but this is just a new chapter in Europe’s history, we should realise that this is a chance and we should embrace it. I came to England when I was 12 years old and I was welcomed with open arms. Why do we not welcome Shaich and the other million refugees currently looking for a home? No human is illegal.
The Life of an Architect Old Cheltonian, Nigel Dancey (BH, 1983), returned to Boyne House in January to present a talk titled ‘The Life of an Architect’ to current pupils as part of the Cheltonian Association and Society's Career Programme. Mr Dancey is a Senior Executive at the worldrenowned and incredibly successful high-tech architectural firm of Foster + Partners. Sir Norman Foster, the creator of Foster + Partners, is one of Britain’s most prolific architects of his generation and in 1999 was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize of Architecture’. Following this, a group of Lower Sixth students and an Old Cheltonian, Sophie Wilkinson (W, 2013), visited the Foster + Partners offices in London over the February Half Term. Jack Burns (L6, NH) commented “It was one of the most amazing experiences and I felt immensely privileged to be included. It has certainly strengthened my desire to study architecture and pursue it as a career.” They were treated to a tour of the offices and then a discussion with Nigel Dancey and an intern. Vanessa Keung (L6, Ch) said, “I have learned more about how an architecture firm works, the importance of collaboration with a diverse group
of people with different specialised knowledge and the wonderful designs, models and videos made by the firm!”
Ed Johnston (L6, L) agreed, “It was honestly an unforgettable experience. I loved seeing around the offices and getting an insight on the average day of an architect privileged enough to work for such a company. Following the talk given by Mr Dancey as part of the Cheltonian Association and Society's Careers Programme and this opportunity today, architecture has definitely moved to the top of a list of career choices I’d like to pursue.”
Healthy Eating Entrepreneur Returns to College
Old Cheltonian, Sofia Fominova (2008, W), returned to her old boarding house, Westal, to deliver a talk to pupils on her career in the health-food industry and entrepreneurship as part of the Cheltonian Association and Society’s Careers Programme. Sofia’s message was that it is important to have a genuine passion for what you do and that a grounding in hard work and good grades is important no matter what your chosen career. After graduating from the London School of Economics with a degree in Government and Economics, Sofia set up an organic cold-pressed juice bar in London in 2012 called LabOrganic, serving nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable juices to “inspire busy Londoners to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle”, it was named one of the top juice bars in London by the Financial Times. LabOrganic also sells a range of salads and sides and offers a delivery option on their juices. Sofia has always maintained a healthy lifestyle but believes her brother’s coeliac disease further encouraged her to experiment in the kitchen. She commented, “I have always appreciated healthy, simple and beautiful food and simply wanted to share our passion for healthy eating; food that is abundant with natural, organic wholesome ingredients and is not ruined by preservatives or chemicals. We always had that dream to help the world rediscover the true colours of food and create a place to help people fall in love with eating healthily. This is how LabOrganic was born!” Recently, in October 2015, Sofia also founded Mealz, a healthy eating social media platform where people can discover and share recipes from their favourite chefs, bloggers and nutritionists as well as adding their own recipes and creating digital, personalised cookbooks and meal plans. After the talk, Sofia said, “I had a fabulous day in Cheltenham College where I gave a talk about my career and entrepreneurship to lovely Westal girls. I have spent the happiest time of my life in Cheltenham College and I am so incredibly happy to be back here!”
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OCs Spend Day with a Friendly Dragon Dragons’ Den star and current parent, Touker Suleyman, met with a group of entrepreneurial Old Cheltonians to discuss their business ideas and the challenges they face. He gave them all tailored advice and the OCs also found it beneficial to meet each other.
Alistair Frost (Newick House, 2007), who created a brand boosting service within the drinks industry, Frost House, commented, “Huge thanks for organizing this meeting with Touker. It was a really excellent day and it would be great to meet up with the other OC entrepreneurs again.”
Alistair introduces drinks brands to bars, clubs and restaurant groups and specialises in events and social marketing.
Ed Shaw (Leconfield, 2000) and business partner Alex Doggett are partners of Cotswolds Health and Fitness Club and have specialized in exercisebased rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions and injuries. They recently set up Coordinated Therapies, which is designed to provide movement based learning therapy specifically for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and sufferers of stroke, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. Ed commented, “It was a huge privilege and testament to what an institution like College can provide for its alumni network.”
OC and past member of College staff Bartlett (née Solari) (Chandos, 2004) has designed Bundle Beds with James Clark: “a cosy, compact portable bed that won’t compromise on comfort”, which can be used as a guest bed or camping bed. Lucy and James are currently fundraising for their product on Kickstarter and have already exceeded their £25,000 target with a current fund of £66,785!
James Wheeler (Boyne House, 2013) and business partner Felix Henderson have designed a revolutionary student-housing platform, Bubble. Tied in with social media, it allows students to search for accommodation based on where their friends are currently living or searching. It aims to bring landlords, agents and students together to streamline the current property search process and tenancy management. James said, “Thank you so much for organising today. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it was very useful to hear the ideas Touker had.” Charlie Cadbury (Southwood, 1998) set up management consultancy Champers Advisory, which specializes in start-up, high growth and digital companies. It aims to “bring more enjoyment to the workplace” and delivers handson mentoring and commercial best practice to accelerate business growth.
Events Calendar 4 June – Polo Invitation Day
Old Cheltonian Entrepreneurial Spirit is Still Thriving There is a long history of OCs establishing their own businesses or brands; from beer to smoothies, bushcraft to luxury hotels and IT in all its guises, to mention just a few.
College in September, which will be shortly after the next series of Dragon’s Den.
Both current pupils and Old Cheltonians have enjoyed hearing from entrepreneurs as part of the Cheltonian Association and Society's Career Programme.
Many thanks,
Looking ahead, Touker will be delivering the first Sixth Form Lecture of the next academic year at
If any other OCs who are running their own businesses could get in touch, this would help us to compile a comprehensive directory of OC entrepreneurs.
Mr Sebastian Bullock Deputy Development Director s.bullock@cheltenhamcolleg.org
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1 July – The Pink & Black 175th Anniversary Ball Catered by Wesley House and supporting The Cheltenham College Charitable Trust, the Ball will take place in a Marquee on College Field. Tables of 10 or 12 are available. Price £120 per person.
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The annual Polo Invitation Day is taking place at Longdale Polo Club, Birdlip, on the second Saturday of half term. Bring along a picnic, family and friends and enjoy the three exciting matches, Cheltenham Prep v The Dragon, Cheltenham College v Marlborough School and The Old Cheltonians v The Old Etonians. Price £10pp (free to U12s). This will be the last Polo Day organised by the Cheltonian Association and Society; after 15 years we have decided that 2016 will be our final chukka.
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