Prep Commemoration Programme 2023

Guthrie and Percival Commemoration

26th May 2023

The first Guthrie Commemoration was held on 22nd May 1868. It consisted of a dinner at the Clifton Down Hotel, with Canon Moseley, Chairman of the Council, being in the chair. Several of the Council, the Masters and Old Cliftonians and a few members of the sixth form were present - about fifty in all.

It is a commemoration of the building of the Chapel and of John Guthrie and his wife Caroline, its founders and of all other “founders and benefactors, by whose benefit this whole school is brought up to Godliness and good learning”.

Welcome to The Prep School Commemoration

Day 2023. I am also pleased to welcome the Project Zulu choir, who will be joining our celebrations.

Today provides opportunities for the pupils to show off their school, and for us all to thank you for your support of The Prep over the last year. I hope you enjoy the day!

Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave.

Mr Jim Walton Head of the Preparatory School

Order of the Day

Friday 26th May 2023

10.00 - 10.45am

Chapel Service

11.00am

Speeches in the Marquee

11.45am

Drinks on The Close/In Houses (Weather permitting)

12.40pm

Lunch in the Marquee for Parents, Staff and Year 8

Pupils Marquee Cleared Away 2pm

Order of service

Introit

Easter from Five Mystical Songs

Ralph Vaughan Williams

(Soloist: Thomas Crook-Taylor, Year 13, South Town)

1.40pm

Tours around the Prep (Pupil led)

2.30pm

Afternoon Tea in the Prep Hall

3.30pm

Half-term exeat begins

Hymn

Guide me, O thou great Redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, Feed me now and evermore, Feed me now and evermore.

Open now the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliv’rer, strong Deliv’rer Be thou still my strength and shield, Be thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell’s destruction, Land me safe on Canaan’s side; Songs of praises, Songs of praises, I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee.

R Edwards (1797–1862)

From the Welsh of W. Williams (1716–1791) Tr. P. Williams and others, c.1771

The First Reading

Joshua 1 v 1-8

Read by Mr Sebastian Waddington

The Anthem

The Call and Let All The World In Every Corner Sing from Five Mystical Songs

Ralph Vaughan Williams

The Second Reading

The Guest House by Maulana

Jalaluddin Rumi (1207 – 1273)

Read by Flower Yonge

Hymn

I vow to thee, my country, All earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, The service of my love; The love that asks no question, The love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar The dearest and the best; The love that never falters, The love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted The final sacrifice.

And there’s another country, I’ve heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, Most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, We may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, Her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently Her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness And all her paths are peace.

G. Holst (1874-1934)

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice (1859-1918)

The Sermon

Preacher:

Ms

Sughra Ahmed Educator and Social Entrepreneur

Project Zulu Choir

The Prayers

An Act of Thanksgiving

Let us offer to God our thanks and praise for those gifts which enrich the life of our school:

For the discipline of learning, the excitement of discovery, and the satisfaction of using our knowledge for good purposes:

All: Thanks be to God.

For the inspiration of music and art; for the joy of creation:

All: Thanks be to God.

For friendship and laughter; for the experience of living and working with others:

All: Thanks be to God.

For those who teach and those who serve; for all who share their abilities and their time to benefit our community:

All: Thanks be to God.

For the traditions of the past and for the challenge of the future:

All: Thanks be to God.

For the provision of this Chapel; for the opportunity of worship:

All: Thanks be to God.

Above all, we give thanks for the example of our Lord Jesus Christ; for his gift of fellowship and his example of service:

All: Thanks be to God.

Accept this, our thanksgiving, in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

All: Amen.

The School Collect

Chaplain: We give thee humble and hearty thanks, O most merciful Father, for John Guthrie and Caroline his wife, founders of this Chapel, for John Percival, first Head Master, and for all our Governors and Benefactors, by whose benefit this whole School is brought up to godliness and good learning.

And we humbly beseech thee to give us grace to use these thy blessings to the glory of thy Holy Name, that we may become profitable members of the Church and Commonwealth, and at last be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. All: Amen.

The Lords Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Hymn

And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England’s mountains green?

And was the holy Lamb of God

On England’s pleasant pastures seen?

And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here

Among those dark satanic mills?

The Blessing The National Anthem

Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire!

Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Jerusalem In England’s green and pleasant land.

C H H Parry (1848–1918)

W Blake (1757–1827)

An Act of Dedication

O Holy Spirit, giver of light and life, Impart to us thoughts higher than our own thoughts,

Prayers better than our own prayers, And powers beyond our own powers, That we may spend and be spent in the ways of love and goodness, After the perfect image of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King.

Thy choicest gifts in store

On him be pleased to pour, Long may he reign. May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice, God save the King.

The Congregation and School are asked to stand in silence until the Choir and the Chaplain have left the Chapel.

Parents are requested to leave the Chapel after the main Procession.

Pupils should then remain seated until directed by House Staff.

Voluntary

Orb and Sceptre

1953 Coronation March

William Walton (1902-1983)

As you leave, you will have an opportunity to contribute to the collection which will go to supporting Project Zulu, who are raising money for their schools in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

Programme of Events and Exhibitions

Programme of Events and Exhibitions

Many aspects of the wide range of activities and academic endeavours enjoyed during this past year, are to be found in the displays and exhibitions around the Prep School, in classrooms and in the Hornby Arts Centre. These displays can be visited after lunch from 1.40pm onwards. Do feel free to visit as many of the exhibits as you can, looking in on the work of different age groups in the many subject areas. Refreshments will be served at 2.30pm in the Rose Garden/Pre Hall with musical entertainment - everyone is welcome.

DISPLAYS:

1.40 – 3.30pm Main School Building

Room 1 Years 6, 7 & 8 English displays and games

Room 2 Years 6, 7 & 8 English displays

Room 3 Year 7 & 8 English displays

Room 4 Maths displays and Ski Trip Photos

Room 5 Maths displays & Maths activities

Room 6 House Song Videos

Room 7 Maths displays

Red ICT Suite Computing work

(Please log on to see your child’s work, since not all work is put up)

Room 8/9/10/13 Languages: Video recordings of pupils in French, Spanish and German

Rose Garden Le Marchand de Glace 2.00 to 3.00pm

Room 14 Year 6, 7 & 8 Humanities

Room 15 Year 6, 7 & 8 English

Videos of Year 6 children performing poetry

Years 6 & 7 displays

Room 16 Years 6, 7 & 8 Humanities displays

Room 17 Years 7 & 8 Humanities displays

VEX ICT Suite Computing work

(Please log on to see your child’s work, since not all work is put up)

LEARNING SUPPORT

Showcase of multisensory resources.

Storytelling: thinking mathematically through story

Open invitation to participate in games and construction.

LIBRARY

Inside Library

Outside Library

HORNBY ARTS CENTRE

Comics Party - all welcome!

Book Week display

Author Visits display

Ground Floor (DT ) Year 4 to Year 8 D&T projects

Formula 24 on display

First Floor (Art) Exhibition of painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics

A selection of work from all year groups, plus Year 8 Art Scholarship work

DOWNEND HOUSE / CAMBRIDGE HOUSE

MERRY HOUSE

First Floor (Science)

Years 4 and 5 Classwork displays

Lab 1: Colour Chemistry

Lab 2: Microscopy and Pond Dipping

Lab 3: Fun With Physics

MUSICIANS’ PROGRAMME

from 1.40pm Prep School Hall

Orchestra

Junior Choir

Brass Group

Junior & Senior Guitar Groups

Flute Group

Cello Ensemble

Saxophone Ensemble

Clarinet Ensemble

Year 7 and 8 Pop Groups

Swing Band

(Music tuning/instrument set up etc. to take place in the Drama Studio)

SPORTS EVENTS

Starting 11.45 am Commemoration Cricket Cup on The Close

1st XI Girls v Beaudesert 1st XI Girls

1st XI Boys v Beaudesert 1st XI Boys

Starting 11.45 am Tennis Exhibition Match on Chapel Court

We hope you have an enjoyable day with us at the Prep School.

OPEN EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAY

For children and young people from Reception to Year 8

Early drop off from 8am and late stay until 6pm

Fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities including swimming pool

Wide range of exciting activity courses

Lunch and healthy refreshments included in the daily price

For further information:

T: 0117 315 7666

E: ccsl@cliftoncollege.com

www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com

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