THE DOLPHIN
We say goodbye to... Isabel Brearley
COMMON ROOM - VALETE
By Ashley Marshfield
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and U15C Netball and assisted with Junior Athletics. Tiggy has also taken part in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to Snowdonia, the Lake District and Dartmoor.
T i g g y Brearley started at King's in September 2017 as a Graduate Music Assistant and quickly found her feet in the Music School. Alongside providing support in the classroom, she has rehearsed and played accompaniments at concerts and provided training to pupils for ABRSM aural tests and Grade 5 theory examinations. Tiggy is a talented oboist and has played in various ensembles; she also covered oboe and bassoon teaching at both King's and Hazlegrove. Tiggy also has much experience of singing and has supported the School Choir and Chapel Choir at concerts and at termly visits to cathedrals; she has also provided organ accompaniment at several School Services in St Mary’s Church. Tiggy’s directing skills have seen her lead the Girls’ Chamber Choir and Wind Quintet as well as being a general helping hand around the Music Department.
I asked Tiggy what she had enjoyed most at King's and she had this to say:
No task has ever been too much for Tiggy, including photocopying music for rehearsals, organising choir folders, opening the Music School on Sundays and cataloguing the entire Choral Music library! Initially appointed for an academic year, Tiggy expanded her responsibilities when she became Resident Tutor of Priory House, supporting the girls and in particular her tutor group. Tiggy loves the outdoors and has enjoyed supporting the CCF and leading the Ten Tors activity including the organisation of training and expeditions. In addition, Tiggy has played an active role in sport, assisting with coaching of the U14B, U15B Hockey, U14B, U15B
K i n g ' s Bruton loses one of its true characters this summer, when Adie Davis, our Head Groundsman, retires having originally joined the School in 1989. Although he was lured away for a short period in the noughties, like so many others, Adie found his true calling was back at King's, and since his return he has committed himself to making sure the pupils had the best sports pitches he could turn out. Adie is at his happiest when pupils are using the facilities, particularly if King's are winning and his eternal optimism and
“I have really enjoyed the complete variety that has come with my job here at King's, whether that’s singing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral or zip lining through slate mines in Snowdonia, there’s certainly never a dull moment and I am incredibly grateful for all the amazing opportunities I have been given.” The Music Department and King's will miss Tiggy, but we wish her well as she moves on to pastures new having been offered well-deserved position as Oboist in the Royal Corps of Army Music. I am sure that Tiggy will relish a new challenge.
Adie Davis By Louis Tuson
good humour are infectious. Over the years, Adie has got to know hundreds of pupils and has always had a word of encouragement, or advice to help them on their way. Nothing is too much trouble, and he happily works though the grimmest of weathers to make sure the pupils get the best playing surfaces he and his team can produce. The transition of the 1st XV rugby pitch to a cricket outfield and back each year is miraculous, and is only possible because when it comes to his profession Adie is up there with the best. Many is the member of staff who has fallen into the trap of asking him about grass and been given a masterclass for the next hour. Over the years, he has delivered continuous improvement to all of our sports pitches, but the 1st XI cricket pitch is his true legacy. His skill and experience have given us a pitch that you would have to travel a long way to match. He has tried to retire before, but this time it is for real, and having built his house locally, he is ready to take on a more prominent role at the Seymour Arms, but I am sure we will see him pitch side checking on the bounce and carry of the ball on his beloved 1st XI wicket where he will always be welcome.
Sam Gibbins By Henry Eriksson Sam joined King's in January 2019 to take over as Old House Resident Tutor and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Having achieved a degree in Strength & Conditioning from Plymouth Marjon University, and enjoyed travelling around Australia, Sam decided to take the opportunity to broaden his experience by immersing himself in
