The Salesian 2016

Brochure COVER 24/11/2016 12:20 Page 1

The Salesian 2016

E d u c a t i n g F o r L i f e

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

Brochure COVER 24/11/2016 12:20 Page 2

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 1

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 2

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 3

FOREWORD BY THE HEADMASTER Don Bosco believed the purpose of education was the shaping of a ‘Dignified Man’, an education that is a human awakening; the liberation of a child through knowledge, wisdom, goodwill and love. Salesian College very much takes that message to heart and we live life to the full! We are a very busy school and our academic results in 2016 were excellent at both A Level and GCSE. But whilst results are important they are merely the end point and a launch pad for the future. The Salesian year is so much more and 2015-16 was typically full with trips within the UK to Winchester, the Peak District, Somerset, Alice Holt, Tregoyd, Oxford, the Lake District, Westminster, Kew Gardens, Edinburgh and Portsmouth to name but a few. Then Salesian overseas tours took in a Spanish Exchange to Barcelona, Ski trip to the Italian Alps, an Iceland trip, French trip to Avignon, Paris visit, Physics trip to Cern, the Battlefields trip to Belgium, a football tour of Holland, History trip to Berlin and golf and tennis trips to the Algarve. The College’s Share the Light visit to Zambia illustrates the embodiment of Salesian education, especially as this year students from our College joined with Salesian students from Barcelona whilst a distinguishing feature of our Year 12 experience is the annual visit to Lourdes. These experiences outside of the classroom are the essence of those school day memories and of the great learning that happens at the College, whilst also ensuring that we are a fully engaged place of work and play. This College has marked the lives of thousands of students through the years in no small part because of the caring and loving guidance of the staff and 2015-16 was no different.

The College was also pleased to welcome many visitors throughout the year who shared their time and insights with our students. Most notably Cardinal Charles Bo SDB of Myanmar (Burma) who was able to join us to celebrate mass during his state visit to the United Kingdom. He spoke movingly about his work over many years in Myanmar to stand up as a witness to Christ in a country that has so seldom respected civil and human rights. He illustrated the widespread reach of the Salesian world and how Don Bosco unites many who may at first seem very different.

The College has also enjoyed considerable sporting success with many local, regional and national titles being won in 2015-16. Individually students have achieved significant success supported by the College and its staff. Academic awards for Young Enterprise, for Public Speaking, the UK Maths Trust and Physics Olympiads have also given great depth to the students’ learning. Great joy was also to be found in the numerous public performances of music and drama from Grease to Chopin via the Melodica.

The Salesian ideal is to recognise the needs of others and then do something about it. As well as raising in excess of £25,000 in charitable finds, the students and staff have donated immense numbers of hours in events, pilgrimages and charity drives such as their support for the Sean Devereux Children’s Fund, the local Foodbank, the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Step by Step homeless project, HCPT Lourdes Pilgrimage, the Bolty fund and a very broad range of charities from cancer to emergency famine relief. Money raised for the Porridge Club in Zambia for example means that students in Zambia can go to school having been fed every day because of our efforts here in Farnborough.

I must also thank the parents and the PTA who unfailingly support the College in events ranging from the Christmas Market to the great celebration of the Spring Ball at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. Our parents ensure that we are all working together to create this special community, and their support is always very much appreciated by everyone at the College.

Gerard Owens Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 4

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 5

SCHOOL CAPTAIN'S FAREWELL SPEECH About 7 years ago, I, alongside the rest of the Class of 2016, was sitting in the front-right area of the Hall. Patrick Wilson, then Headmaster, was delivering his famous, perhaps infamous, annual welcome speech.

The older boys at the College may remember it as the ‘Ship Speech’. As I looked around that day, I saw the nervous faces of boys who, like me, having been the ‘big brutes’ at their junior schools, suddenly felt rather small.

Suffice to say, that didn't last long! As the years passed and the voices deepened, we all underwent the learning curve that is adolescence. We made mistakes, forged friendships and worked hard (most of the time!). We aren’t the only ones who’ve changed. The College, without losing its warmth or ethos, has progressed with the times with the ongoing construction of new and increasingly impressive facilities. As the most astute among you will have noticed, Mr Owens is now the Salesian Ship’s Captain, to use Patrick Wilson’s metaphor. The last seven years have tragically seen the passing of loved members of our community, whose memories we cherish fondly. However, we have also seen the injection of fresh blood into the Salesian body: new students, teachers and support staff alike have all driven the College from strength to strength.

At the end of my time at the College, it is appropriate that I say a few words of thanks on behalf of the Class of 2016: • Firstly, we give thanks to those teachers who have stewarded us through our transformation into young adults; who have instilled in each of us values that we shall carry for life. We are immensely grateful for your support and guidance, even if we might have a funny way of showing it sometimes!

• Just as importantly, I wish to thank those who organise extra-curricular activities: be it on sports fields nationwide, or in Maths 4 at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Fridays! You have allowed us to develop beyond the confines of the classroom into the young adults we have now become.

• I’d also like to thank my fellow members of the Student Leadership Team for all the different responsibilities you have carried out with such willingness and enthusiasm, for your good humour in challenging moments, and for the grace and decorum with which you have led the Student Body.

• Finally, I thank you, the students. You are the fabric of this College. It is through you that the Salesian ethos flourishes. Be grateful for one another.

I ask you to give thanks for what we have: for a community that transcends creed, colour and friendship circles, and for an education for life that we the Class of ’16 have enjoyed and that you, the future class of ’22, will profit from in the years to come.

Congratulations to those who now enter office: to the new School Captain and ViceCaptains, to the new Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl, and to all those who will take up positions of responsibility over the coming year.

I now bid you all farewell, with some parting words of advice: • Work hard: you will reap the seeds you sow.

• Be grateful for those around you: they will be there for you when you need them most.

• Remember: Virtus Sola Nobilitas: virtue is the sole nobility: it is only by being good that you can become great.

Thank you and good luck.

Charlie Whitehead

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 6

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

WELCOME TO OUR NEW YEAR 7S

Jordan Addo-

Oluwadaradara

Antoine

Akeju

Samuel Baird

Jack Barney

Jack Bemelmans

Kyle Bhabutta

Kian Bilimoria

Matthew Bowles

Max Bremner

Frederick Brierley

Wilfred Brooks

Alexander Byrne

Andrew Clark

Daniel Crook

Owen Davis

Samuel Davis

Joseph Davison-

Joseph Dickmann

James Fowler

Henry Gander

Poltock www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 7

Ashley Garrad

Owen Gauntlett

Mark Gillingham

Feliks Gliniecki

William Gomme

Alexandre Gontard

Daniel Gontard

Daniel Gregory

Edouard Hallam

Oliver Hammond

Dominic Harrison

Matthew Heppner

Luca Herrera

Francis Hess

James Hoare

Jamie Hobbs

Callum Hobley

Oliver Hogg

Theo Holohan

Max Jenkins

Robby Johnston

Neil Kanyangarara

Charles Kerner

Rumaan Khan

Max Kitchen

Luca Klein

James Lambourne

Sam Lawrence

John Luxton

Alexander Macdonald Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 8

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

Leo MacKenzie

Thomas Malins

Archie McGregor

Luc Mills

Alfie Mumford

George Nelson-

Finlay McGuinness Lucas McLaughlin

Oskar Nicklinson

Shyan Odedra

Gwatkin

Ben Peddie

William Pinnell

Rui Pinto

Joseph Pockett

Joshua Porter

Harvey Quarry

Joshua Radford

Subigya Ranapaili

Ioan Raynaud

Toby Riddle

Thomas Rowland

Jack Rutter

Rory Sale

Harvey Santer

Jai Sharda

Darpan Singjali

Joshua Smyth

Luca Spence

Sho Tamura

Benedict Tennant

Magar www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:25 Page 9

Christopher Terry

George Thompson

Tobias Trafford

Callum Tupper

Wilf Waldron

Benjamin Weir

Benjamin Wells

Oliver Weston

Rory Whelan

Daniel Wilde

Henry Wilkinson

Jasper Wise

WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOWER SIXTH

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 10

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 7 GEOGRAPHY TRIP - A WALK IN THE WOODS At the end of the first half term, the intrepid Year 7s visited Alice Holt forest for a day of team building and orienteering. In the morning they had a fresher course on map reading before leading routes around the forest. The boys learnt how to read contour lines, symbols and grid references as well as how paper maps relate to the ‘real life’

environment. After lunch the boys worked in groups of five to collect as many markers as possible around the forest, using the orienteering map for clues. Our thanks go to all the members of staff who gave up their time to accompany the boys to make this trip possible.

a day of team building and orienteering

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 11

YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES PROJECTS

YEAR 8 SHOW OFF THEIR COASTAL MODELS IN GEOGRAPHY

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 12

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD VISITS THE COLLEGE On Monday 9 November, the College was delighted to welcome award-winning author Chris Bradford for an action-packed afternoon with our Year 8 and 9 boys.

Chris is best known as the author of the breath-taking Young Samurai and Bodyguard series. His books have been translated into 20 different languages and he has been nominated for 30 book awards.

Before writing these books, Chris immersed himself in the subject areas by training and qualifying as a samurai swordman and professional bodyguard.

This was to make for an exciting afternoon as he taught the audience some bodyguard techniques and asked a number of volunteers to act out a scenario that involved them protecting him (as the VIP, ‘Justin Bieber’) at a concert full of screaming fans! Later he talked about his Samurai Warrior books whilst demonstrating his very own genuine and magnificent samurai sword. A highly entertaining afternoon finished with a lively Question and Answer session and the boys were then able to buy the books and meet Chris, who signed each book with a personal dedication.

an action-packed afternoon www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 13

KIDS LIT QUIZ WINNERS The College entered two teams in the regional heat of the Kids’ Lit Quiz at the Duke of Kent School in Surrey on 17 November. The teams had worked hard through many break times to prepare for the quiz by practising questions and sharing their knowledge - in addition to reading lots of extra books in their spare time!

There were more than 10 schools participating each with two teams, competing over 10 rounds. When the final scores were read out, Salesian Team One (Thomas Chan, Subigya Ranapaili, Angus Murray and Patrick West) were joint first.

They then took part in a nail-biting tie-

break – which they won! They were rewarded with a trophy and Amazon vouchers. Well done to both Salesian Teams. Many thanks to Mr Quick for driving us there and back safely, through torrential rain!

SHAKESPEARE FOR SCHOOLS

Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK's largest youth drama festival, a nationwide

celebration of the work of Shakespeare with over 1,000 schools participating in 150 professional theatres. A small group of students from the College took the romantic comedy 'Much Ado about Nothing' to G-Live on the 19 October.

Keeping with the tradition of having an all male cast, the boys amazed the audience with their fast paced and witty interpretation of the story; leaving the audience roaring with laughter on a number of occasions.

ROTARY YOUNG WRITER COMPETITION Joseph Dodd won the District Rotary Young Writer Competition 2015-2016 and has now been entered for the RIBI (Rotary in Britain and Ireland) Young Writer 20152016.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 14

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

MR ALAN LION RETIRES Alan Lion was first appointed a Governor of the College in 1988.

He joined the very first Governing Body that was established to run the College on behalf of the Salesians when the Order stepped back from being involved in the day-to-day operations of the College.

the role, being mentor and advisor to the Headmaster and fellow governors.

Nevertheless, Alan’s contribution over many years of service is very evident today by the growth and continued success of the College. In particular, Alan masterminded the introduction of a co-educational Sixth Form with numbers more than doubling within the last seven years. Over the last two years, he not only oversaw the appointment of the new Headmaster, but also the highly successful ISI inspection in October last year.

The work undertaken by the Chair goes largely unrecognised by the very nature of

Our very best wishes go to Alan on his retirement.

FAREWELL TO MR MCAVINCHEY AFTER 38 YEARS! After 38 years of distinguished service, the College said a fond farewell to Mr Ciaran McAvinchey. 8 St Aidan’s had the absolute honour of being Mr McAvinchey's final EVER class; 28,500 lessons later. Mr McAvinchey also sold his 150-strong tie collection in aid of Share The Light!

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 15

SUMMER READING PROJECTS: WINNERS Best Overall: Best Individual Amazon Review: Best Cover/Design/Story Opening: Best Amazon Review:

Ben Wells Rory Whelan Kyle Bhabutta Henry Gander Rui Pinto Harvey Quarry

7 St Bede’s 7 St Dunstan’s 7 St Aidan’s 7 St Hugh’s 7 St Bede’s 7 St Aidan’s

LAMDA GROUP GRADED EXAMINATION The following received distinction in the examination: 10 St Aidan’s George Wisden Marcus Susijn Alexander Sparks

Shams Samsuddoha George Saunders Jack Heath

Benjamin Martin Thomas Bainbridge James Reeve

10 St Bede’s Samuel Casey Zain Shakil Luke Slater Birju Desai

Umah Khan Callum Swan Alexander Bullworthy Alexander Dobbin

Joseph Neal Samuel Moors Robert Barnardo Henry Thake

10 St Hugh's Patrick Shannahan George Newberry

Nathan Patel Oliver Russell

Matthew Phillips

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 16

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

LOWER SIXTH GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO SOMERSET Following the Prize Night celebrations the Lower Sixth Geographers embarked on a three day residential trip to Nettlecombe Court in Somerset. Having travelled through an impressive front they started by stopping in Bristol to compare residential areas. Starting at St Pauls they recorded services available and carried out an environmental quality assessment in this inner city area, which they then contrasted with suburban Clifton. They then went on to carry out a cost benefit analysis of the sea front at Minehead.

On a thankfully dry Sunday morning, they carried out a survey of the River Holford

www.salesiancollege.com

working from the dramatic Jurassic limestone at the mouth to the wooded and picturesque source in the Quantock Hills.

The students were required to collect data in order to analyse how factors associated with velocity changed downstream. The purpose of the weekend was to allow the students to experience fieldwork in preparation for their skills exam in the summer. Fieldwork remains an integral part of all geography education, and there is no substitute for learning directly about the untidy real world outside the classroom.

Our thanks to go to the Nettlecombe staff, for their warm welcome and constant good humour.

Brochure AUTUMN 29/11/2016 17:03 Page 17

fieldwork remains an integral part of all geography education Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 18

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SALESIAN FONDLY REMEMBERS FR PATRICK JOSEPH GILLEN SDB 1927 – 2016 Fr Patrick Gillen, affectionately known as ‘Paddy’ by both his family and Salesian confreres, died in Aldershot on 20 January 2016 at the age of 88 years. He started his Salesian journey at the Salesian School in Pallaskenry, County Limerick. He was professed in Beckford on 8 September 1947,

and ordained priest at Melchet Court on 8 July 1956. Paddy began his teaching career at St Patrick’s School, Sliema, Malta 19491952. Immediately after his ordination he joined the teaching staff of the Salesian Institute, Cape Town, SA. He taught English, early English History, Geography, Maths and Singing, and coached soccer. In 1968 he joined the Farnborough teaching staff, where he was to stay for the next 23 years, serving first as a teacher of English and Woodwork, and then for 10 years as community and College Bursar.

FR WILLIAM JOSEPH BOYD SDB MBE 1917 – 2016 William Joseph Boyd, affectionately known as Bill by his family, confreres and friends, was born on the 2 November 1917 in West Belfast.

He entered the Salesian Novitiate, Beckford in 1937 and made his First Profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco on the 3l August 1938. After ordination, Bill spent a year at the Salesian

Press in Battersea, followed by a year in Blaisdon and two years working for Salesian Publications in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Whilst working in Blaisdon he became the Catholic Padre to the Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force for the northern half of the county, holding the rank of Captain. He also became the RC Chaplain to RAF Innsworth. He was awarded the Cadet Forces Medal for his long and meritorious service of 13 years. In recognition of his dedicated Salesian pastoral ministry as a chaplain, Bill was made a Member of the British Empire and he also received the papal award Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.

FR FRANCIS SUTHERLAND SDB 1927 – 2016 Fr Francis taught in Farnborough for a year (195253) and again from 1974 until his retirement in 1997. In September 1944 Frank went to Salesian Missionary College, Shrigley Park, in Cheshire as a seminarian. He made his First Profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco on 8 September 1947 and his Perpetual Profession on 24 May 1952. He was ordained as a Salesian priest

www.salesiancollege.com

on 13 July 1958. Fr Francis came back to Farnborough in 1974 and was a very dedicated and enthusiastic History teacher (his excellent examination results reflected his ability). His enthusiasm fired the imagination of his pupils. Frank took over as Deputy Head from Br Michael (who became Headmaster) from 1983 to 1988. He also took over Br Michael’s role as liaison between the Past Pupils Committee and the College until his retirement. His historical flair was again in evidence when in 2001 he produced the splendid magazine ‘Many Lives through Many Eyes’ recalling and commemorating the hundred years of Salesian presence in Farnborough.

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:26 Page 19

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE All of Year 9 and History students of Year 10 were fortunate enough to watch a Living History presentation by Dickie Knight. Mr Knight is an experienced presenter, actor and costume maker. Many of his costumes and props have been used in film and television productions. The presentation we saw brought alive the events of World War One in a fun and interesting way and Mr Knight spoke with great passion about this vital part of our History

EPQ VISIT TO THE BRITISH LIBRARY On Wednesday 9 September, 10 Upper Sixth students along with Mr Adam Lyons and Miss Annette White visited the British Library in London. The purpose of the trip was to provide the students with an introduction to research and presentation skills needed to complete the EPQ. The day involved a tour of the library including seeing the famous artefacts such as the original lyrics for famous Beatles’ songs.

The students were asked to research a topic and present it back to a small audience which was a challenging but very useful activity.

SALESIAN STUDENT VOICE SAVIO HOUSE

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 20

SALESIAN COLLEGE

FESTIVAL OF LANGUAGES

FARNBOROUGH

During the last week in September, Salesian College hosted its third Festival of Languages. This time we welcomed a former Salesian student, Paris RaymanBaccus, who had completed his degree in Languages (Spanish and Arabic) at the University of Durham with first class honours. During our School Assembly,

Paris gave an insight of his university life, his studies and his travels around the world using languages. The Assembly closed with two Argentinian tangos performed by professional dancers, Flavio and his partner Alex. Other activities were daily organised such us a dance workshop, calligraphy and taster lessons in different languages such as Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese and French Reading competitions. Wonderful themed food was presented during the week as well as a fantastic French Breakfast for the Lower School. It was an interesting and fun week for all of us and we cannot wait until next one arrives to experiment with languages again!

an interesting and fun week for all

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 21

SPANISH EXCHANGE AND IMMERSION WEEK Fifteen Sixth Form Spanish students and three teachers travelled to Barcelona from 10th to 18th December 2015. The aim of the trip was for the students to familiarise themselves with Spanish and Catalan culture as well as improving their fluency, understanding and accuracy of the Spanish language. Our Lower Sixth students were hosted by their exchange partners and their families during this time and attended daily lessons at Salesian College Sarria.

Amongst other cultural visits and activities they enjoyed a cinema trip, a Gaudi tour, a visit to the holy Monastery of our Lady of Montserrat and to the Tibidavo Mountain.

The Upper Sixth students immersed themselves in a study week in Barcelona, a total immersion course in advanced Spanish, tailored for them. The trip to the Dali Museum in Figueres was a highlight.

They were also involved in a cinema visit and other projects. I would like to congratulate all students who took part in the trip for their exemplary behaviour and attitude. My thanks also go to Mr Owens

for making the effort and visiting us, to Mr Melvin and Mrs Kirby-Thompson whose hard work, company and professionalism proved invaluable, to the teachers at Version Original who prepared an excellent course and to the Salesian school in Barcelona who welcomed us so generously and kindly as it has been the norm for the last 14 years. We cannot wait to reciprocate here in Farnborough in the summer term and make the group familiar with British language, traditions and the weather forecast!

Mrs Cardona/MFL Enrichment Programme Coordinator

MANDARIN AQA CERTIFICATES

CATENIAN SENIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SUCCESS Congratulations to Barnaby Ridley who came second in the Catenian Senior Public Speaking at St Peter's School, East Merrow.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 22

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

PERFORMING ARTS EVENING

On Friday 4 December the school held it's annual Performing Arts evening, hosted by Matthew Smith and Seth Thomas. Once again the evening was filled with a variety of performances from students throughout the school. Particular highlights were: Will Gardner and Ben Williams performing Bill and Ben's Geordie Kitchen, Max Coult's hilarious rendition of Tina Turner's 'Proud Mary' with a guest appearance from Mr Berryman. A group of Year 11 Drama students created and performed a silent scene entitled 'At The Cinema' and members of staff got up on stage for the first time at this event and performed a hilarious sketch about a school inspection.

There were a number of brilliant singing performances too, Natasha Sales haunting rendition of 'Send in the Clowns' and an original song written and performed by Katina James and Oliver Graham are particularly worth a mention.

All in all a fun evening was had by everyone who attended and over ÂŁ600 was raised for Share The Light and Cancer Research.

filled with a variety of performances www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 23

DREAMPARK THEATRE COMPANY PERFORM BIENVENUE À PARIS On 13th October, the Dreampark Theatre Company performed Bienvenue à Paris to Year 8 and 9 students. The students enjoyed watching the play which featured two cousins meeting in Paris. There was a surprise dinner at the end for the cousin's birthday. The audience followed the journey through Paris and ended with a party in the last scene. The students enjoyed a fantastic performance and some of them were invited on to the stage.

Dreampark has been touring shows in French to UK schools for the last 11 years, and provided us with an excellent French experience.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MATTHEW PEARSON DipABRSM AND OLIVER WOODS ATCL Both students gave well attended lunchtime recitals in the Music School at the end of the summer term in preparation for their examination recitals and both make a significant contribution to the musical life of the College. Many congratulations to Matthew and Oliver for their outstanding achievements.

Two students of the College, gained recital diplomas awarded by the London music colleges. Oliver received the Associateship diploma of Trinity College, London for his recital on drum kit and Matthew’s Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music was awarded for his recital on the clarinet.

These diploma examinations are at a significantly higher level than Grade 8 practical examinations and are considered to be an equivalent standard to that of first year higher education.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 24

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SIXTH FORM LEADERSHIP WEEKEND In early October, students in the Lower Sixth joined students from Alton Convent to enjoy a fantastic weekend in the Brecon Beacons in Wales at the very beautiful setting of Tregoyd House. The weekend focused on leadership activities and team building which included abseiling, archery, canoeing, Jacob’s Ladder, orienteering and

raft building. We work hard to make the transition into Sixth Form as straight forward as possible. Young people can relax and focus on working well when they are known and connected to others; the weekend serves to complete the transition into Sixth Form life for our Lower Sixth and have time to sink the odd raft!

the weekend serves to complete the transition into Sixth Form life www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 25

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 26

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

FESTIVAL OF READINGS AND CAROLS On Thursday 10 December, the College held its annual Festival of Readings and Carols. The evening is always a very special occasion and this year was no exception with the beautiful voices of the schola, senior boys’ choir, girls’ choir and senior choir.

Particular thanks go to Dr Anthony Noble, Director of Music and to Mr Nigel Cassidy whose musical support was invaluable.

Thank you also to Mrs Jane Desmidt for preparing the Readers and to the PTA for the mulled wine and mince pies.

the evening is always a very special occasion

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 27

MUSICAL SUCCESS The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Scott Munson - Grade 4 Piano Charlie Bolden - Grade 5 Alto Saxophone Rowan Paumelle - Grade 1 Singing with Merit Frederick Thorne - Grade 2 Guitar Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Matthew Pearson - Music Performance - Clarinet

SALESIAN COLLEGE VS ETON COLLEGE AT CHESS

On the evening of Thursday 12 November, 10 members of the Salesian College Chess Club set off for a friendly match against Eton College. Whilst the journey through rush hour traffic was longer than

anticipated, the warm welcome which we received at Eton and the challenge of the chess games played throughout the evening (and the food!) more than made up for it.

Each student engaged in two main games against a matched partner from Eton with a break for refreshments mid-evening.

Although a "friendly", both teams were keen to show their skills. 20 games were played with the score being Eton 10, Salesian 9 and 1 draw. Congratulations to all players, but particularly to Nehan Radia, Sam Casey and Oliver Kendall who won both of their games against some tough opposition.

CHARITY FUNDRAISING SLEEPOVER IN THE LIBRARY Twelve boys from Years 8 and 9 donated money to secure their place on the library floor for the evening! Having arrived at approximately 8.30pm on Friday 27 November, the boys wasted no time in setting up their camps for the night. They all then went over to the Sixth Form building for an evening of fun and games including pool, table football and a variety of board games - with sweets and chocolate thrown in for good measure!

Once back in the Library, the evening was rounded off with the boys enjoying ‘War Games’ in the dark, led by Mr Maher followed by lights out around 12am. The 2015 Sleepover raised £400 (an amazing amount) for Mrs Mweete’s Porridge Club, a cause close to our hearts. This money will once again be used to provide a nutritious breakfast for many children over the next year.

A huge thanks must go to Mr Maher and Miss Worrall for making the event possible.

We would also like to thank Mr Ogden and his wonderful Chartwell team for providing the much appreciated snacks, drinks for the evening and breakfast for the boys in the morning. Special thanks finally to the Maintenance Team for keeping the heating on for us and supporting us through the planning for this much anticipated event!

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 28

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS On Friday 6 November, Salesian College celebrated a year of outstanding achievements at the College’s Annual Prize Giving Ceremony. The Very Reverend Father Martin Coyle SDB, Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco presented the prizes to the students.

Frederick Offley and Matthew Wilson both achieved 3 A*s at A Level and were awarded the Centenary Cup for the Highest Points. Frederick is now studying

www.salesiancollege.com

Mathematics at the University of Birmingham and Matthew is studying Engineering at the University of Oxford.

Congratulations also went to Stuart Critcher who was awarded the Headmaster’s Prize for Excellence at GCSE in recognition of the 11A*s and an A he achieved. Stuart is now studying for his A Levels in our very popular and successful Co-educational Sixth Form.

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 29

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 30

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT GOES WITH A SWING The Senior College Golf Tournament was held on Monday 26 October in pleasant autumnal conditions at the Army Golf Club. Congratulations to all the 28 boys who took part and played in a very good spirit throughout. Sixth Former Harry Uzzell (79), in his final year at the College, won the overall title for the first time - by one shot! – over Year 11 sharpshooters Connor Curtis (80) and Alex Tupper (80). The net

award was shared by Connor Curtis, Ben Hellett and Charlie Fewings, all with 67. Daniel Murray played superbly in the junior category to score 85. The Nearest to the Pin (8th hole) was won

by Harry Uzzell and the Longest Drive (9th hole) by Connor Curtis.

A special thank you to the Army Golf Club for their warm hospitality on the day and to Mr Smith, Mr Gore and Mr Crean for supporting the event.

played in a very good spirit throughout

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 31

ENGLISH SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY CUP SUCCESS The English Schools National Cross Country Cup was the first event of the new 2015-2016 season. The U13 team was made up of six Year 8 boys. Oliver Harris (4) and Elliot Allin (8) both ran very impressive races. Tom Horrell-Tidbury (19), Oliver Turner (24), Ben Whitehead (25) and Cameron Robinson (27) were excellent in tough conditions and demonstrated great determination. The first four to cross the line scored for the team event, which meant that Salesian finished with 49 points and were 2nd in the overall team event.

The U16 event produced some excellent displays from our boys. Matthew Oakley (12) and Alexander Sparks (19) ran very well. Sam Moors (32) - making his debut, Timothy Marsh (33) and Sam Murphy-Snell (54) finished well. This meant that Salesian finished with 96 points, which was very good against strong competition. After success in the first round, the junior team moved on to the Regional Finals at Beths Grammar School, Kent. It was a tough race and, considering the quality of the field, the boys stuck to their task very well. Oliver Harris (19) was first over the line for the College, with Elliot Allin (23), Thomas

Horrell-Tidbury (28) and Cameron Robinson (45) being the four boys to score.

Oliver Turner showed great determination to finish (51). Overall, the boys finished 7th out of 12 schools, which was a great effort!

INTER-SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Year 7, 8 and 9 boys went to Down Grange on Tuesday 1 December to represent the College in the Inter-Schools Cross Country Championships. In the Year 7 race there were some excellent performances by Jack Barney (7) and Callum Hobley (11), who worked tirelessly to make up ground throughout the race.

Matthew Heppner (36), Max Kitchen (47) and Max Bremner (56) worked hard in order for the team to finish in 4th place.

In the Year 8 race Salesian dominated, with Oliver Harris (2), Elliot Allin (3) and Thomas Horrell-Tidbury (4) producing outstanding displays.

Cameron Robinson (13), Ben Whitehead (20) and Oliver Turner (23) also performed brilliantly. Overall, Salesian won the team event with twenty-two points. In the Year 9 race William Gardner (18), Matthew Scally (27), Tom Field (28), and William Harding (34) all demonstrated a great work ethic and applied themselves very well. Salesian came in fourth place in the overall team event against very strong competition.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:27 Page 32

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE On Wednesday 11 November, Salesian College held its annual Mass of Remembrance in honour of those who gave their lives in war including our old boys remembered on the Rolls of Honour in the College Hall. The chief celebrant at the Mass was Fr. Nick Gosnell, Chaplain to H.M. Forces., with Year 10 students leading the Mass with a reflection on their trip to the Battlefields of Ypres Salient earlier in the year.

The Headmaster read the names of the Salesian College Farnborough old boys who died in WWll before the laying of a wreath by School Captain Charlie Whitehead and Head Girl Raphaelle Broughton and the playing of the Last Post

by Year 11 student Alexander Shutak.

The College warmly welcomed former Headmaster Mr Patrick Wilson and his wife Helen to the Mass who kindly and very fittingly presented the College with one of the original ceramic poppies made for the

www.salesiancollege.com

art installation ’Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London last year. Mr Wilson presented the poppy to the College in Remembrance of Boys from Salesian College Farnborough who fell in the Great War 1914 - 1918.

The History department are ensuring that the memory of former pupils is kept alive and their important roles in the two major conflicts of the twentieth century are recognised and remembered through a poppy trail competition. Mr Hugh Williams, former Assistant Headteacher of the College, researched some of the students on our role of honour during his time at the College.

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 33

SPONSORED WALK over £400 for the Alex Bolt Foundation, thanks to the endeavours of pupils across all year groups.

The circular walk started at Frensham Ponds Visitor Centre and included views over both ponds and towards Hindhead from the Devil’s Jumps (a set of steep hills capped with ironstone for the ill-informed!)

On Sunday 6 December 2015, 36 pupils, parents and staff of Salesian College completed a five mile sponsored walk in glorious winter ‘sunshine’. The walk raised

All of the group made it back to the Centre in one piece, to enjoy a warming drink and the now obligatory chip butty!

RUN FOR SEAN RAISES ALMOST £3,000

After school on Thursday 15 October, Year 7 boys took part in the annual ‘Run for Sean’ at the school playing fields. The boys tried to complete as much of the 5km course as they could. A massive thank you for the support we have received from parents, the students and staff. The event was well attended and we raised nearly

£3000 in sponsorship for this truly worthwhile cause. The Sean Devereux Children’s Fund provides aid to African children in need for projects that offer selfsufficiency and are sustainable in the longer term. Through education the Fund strives to give children the opportunity to empower themselves for the future.

EAGLE RADIO LOCAL HEROES AWARD Matthew Phillips, 10 St Hugh’s – Eagle Radio Local Heroes 2015 Award for Para-Climbing

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 34

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 35

PTA CHRISTMAS MARKET The Christmas Market was held on Thursday 26 November. With over 60 stall holders and more than 200 shoppers, it was an extremely busy and enjoyable

evening. We were not only entertained by Father Christmas and his elves, but also the school choir and brass band.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 36

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

STEM DAY CHALLENGES 30 students from each of Years 8 and 9, including all members of the Salesian STEM Club were recently given the opportunity to develop their science, technology, engineering and maths skills by participating in a one-day challenge, supported by Lockheed Martin UK and the educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust.

The theme for the day was "Sustainable Living". The boys worked in small teams to design and construct a storage reservoir to collect rainwater and then developed a pumping system to transfer the water to a second stage storage unit. The students were also required to design and build a cost-effective and efficient wind-turbine.

Not only did boys have a specified time limit for their work, but they also had to operate within tight budgetary constraints

and to defined aesthetical requirements.

Participation in the project was a great opportunity for students, helping them to further their understanding of the links between scientific and engineering theory and the application of that theory in a working environment. It also provided opportunities for the boys to learn about some of the career options available in the scientific and engineering world.

All boys worked hard throughout the day, and a good deal of fun was had by everyone. When the final judging of solutions took place, one team's constructions stood out as being particularly effective and so congratulations are due to Alex LongLeather, Justin Mayhew, Will Barker, Will Gardner and Dominic Page-Tickell.

the project was a great opportunity for students www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 37

NATIONAL YOUNG HISTORIAN AWARD Salesian College enjoyed national success in the Historical Association’s Young Historian Awards, with Alexander Gurr winning first prize for the Key Stage 3 World War One category for his entry on ‘The Vickers Machine Gun’. The Director of the Young Historian Project, Dr Trevor James, commented that “Alexander’s entry was the best entry received.” Alex received a book token for £100.

George Wisden and Giacomo Lawrance also caught the judges’ eye for their pieces

on the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and Farnborough Airfield respectively. Both students received a book token for £25.

YOUNG ENTERPRISE BOTH COMPANIES WIN 1ST PRIZE! Two Young Enterprise companies entered the rather cold Basingstoke Trade Fair on Saturday 21 November. Cuppa had a stall selling packaged mugs with witty slogans and ASAP created an e-book with healthy baking recipes for children, as well as increasing revenue by raffling off a rather large bear! Both companies impressed the judges and won equal first place out of 16 stalls for most innovative product. Well done!

DON BOSCO PROJECTS

DUKE OF EDINBURGH BRONZE AWARDS

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 38

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

BOSCO BAKE-OFF IN AID OF CRISIS AT CHRISTMAS On Monday 7 December, £81 was raised from cakes made by students in Year 9 for Crisis at Christmas. This money, together with the money raised from 11 St Dunstan’s and Ms Day's "Find Santa" competition gave a grand total of £121.77.

The money enabled five guests to be given accommodation at one of the Crisis Centres in London for the Crisis at Christmas campaign. Well done to all the boys who baked some fantastic cakes and to the winners, Tom Stancombe, Dan Gallagher and Rory Bush who each won a £10 iTunes voucher for their entries.

well done to all the boys who baked some fantastic cakes www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 39

ST DUNSTAN’S BAKE OFF Following the sudden death of Mrs Smith during the summer holiday, St Dunstan's decided to hold a bake off to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research. Each Form group made a showstopper (Mrs Kirby Thompson's storm trooper was epic, Ms Day went for a chocolate extravaganza, Mrs Primmer and Mrs Moseley wisely outsourced and Mr Priest's rugby themed cake didn't make it further than the staff room!), cupcakes and cookies.

The standard of entries was incredible this year, and all entries were bought and consumed within 12 minutes raising an impressive ÂŁ183.

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS the other families. In hospital, you rarely get the opportunity to share experiences.

All the teenagers were incredibly mature, articulate, resilient, strong and determined.

It was very humbling.

Nick was nominated by his CLiC Sargent key worker for a Youth Achievement Award. She thought he should be recognised for continuing with his studies and achieving an A in his BCS GCSE whilst undergoing cancer treatment. We attended the ceremony on the evening of 26 September at the Holiday Inn, Sutton.

As each of the teenagers walked up to receive their award, their achievements were read out. Needless to say, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. The best part of the evening, however, was speaking to

At our table was an 18 year old boy, James, and his parents. Although he has non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, the treatment is very similar to Nick's Leukaemia treatment.

Like Nick, he was diagnosed as he began his GCSEs. James, however, was nearing the end of his three year treatment. He was able to tell us about his cancer experience and how he coped with school.

James was there to receive an award for completing his A levels and being offered a place to study Environmental Science at Southhampton University. Many of the teenagers joked about 'chemo brain' and how it made revising so much more difficult. One girl spoke of taking one of her GCSEs the day after she had her transplant. She must have still been in isolation and extremely weak.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 40

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

'Al Fresco' Lunch Aug 2015

Battersea Community stayed with Community until Battersea was ready 2016 Back row Br Steve, Fr Tom Williams (Rector) Br Kevin - Front row Fr Alex Fr David

BBQ 12 May 2015

8 December 2015 Staff & Friends with the

Bruges 6 December 2015

Community

Deer short term 'resident' St John Bosco House Garden May 2016

www.salesiancollege.com

Feast of Don Bosco 2016

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 41

Fr Brendan's Birthday 2015

Frs Pat & Ivor's Birthday 11 September 2015

Receiving gifts from Staff

Mr John Loader & son Peter an Old Boy pay a visit

New Staff with Community Oct 2015

Outing Canal Centre Mytchet

Outing Longacres

Outing Redfields

Outing Seale

Past Pupil Gerry Carver

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 42

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

Past Pupils Clayton Almeida & Leon Rustecki

St Patrick's day 2016

June 2015

Staff with Community MHC 2016

Visit of Philip Bishop of Portsmouth 18 December 2015

Visit of Card Bo 13 May 2016 11 Community, School

Visit of Card Bo 13 May 2016

Captains, Mr Crean

Visit of Regional Fr Tadeuscz 3rd from right back

Visit of Regional Fr Tadeusz Rosmus Nov 2015

row

Visit of Regional Fr Tadeusz Rosmus with Mrs Maureen Devereux at Sean's grave

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:28 Page 43

Walk for Sean 2016 Br michael & Fr Brian Jerstice

Walk for Sean 2016 Crossing the finish line & posing

with Mrs Maureen Devereux

for paparazzi

Walk for Sean 2016 Crossing the finish line

Walk for Sean 2016 Greeting old friends

Walk for Sean 2016 Greeting old friends

Walk for Sean 2016 Nearly there

Walk for Sean 2016 Refuelling at half way

Walk for Sean 2016 with Maureen Devereux & her daughter Theresa & grandson Will

Walk for Sean Br Michael with the Old Boys

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 44

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

ENJOYING CHRISTMAS LUNCH At the end of the Autumn Term students enjoyed their annual Christmas lunch.

Thank you to Mr Mick Ogden, Catering

www.salesiancollege.com

Manager and all the catering and support staff who helped to make the event an enjoyable Christmas celebration.

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 45

CAROLS IN CAMBERLEY 'On Wednesday 16 December students, parents and staff gathered in The Mall in Camberley to sing Christmas carols. Many

thanks to all who participated and donated towards the £130 raised in aid of Mrs Mweete's Porridge Club in Zambia.'

EUROPEAN BRONZE MEDAL IN INDIVIDUAL KATA William Rogers represented his club, Yateley Shotokan Karate Club and won a Bronze medal as part of the England Squad in the European Championships in Glasgow.

CROSS COUNTRY CLUB ONESIE RUNSIE

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 46

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

ENJOYING CHESS CLUB

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 47

SALESIAN MAKING WAVES! For the second year running Salesian College performed with class and distinction at the English Schools National relay at the Olympic swimming pool. After finishing 4th and 8th last year in the medley and freestyle respectively the squad were looking to build on that this year. The squad of Matthew Hammann, Tom Smith, Alex Armstrong and Sam Murphy-Snell qualified for both 4 X 50m finals, competing against swimming power house schools such as Millfield, Plymouth College and Mount Kelly. The boys did

brilliantly and finished 6th nationally in the medley and went one better finishing 5th in the freestyle

ISA SWIMMING

The College had a great day at the ISA Regional Swimming Championships winning both the Senior boys and overall boys event for the ninth year in a row. In total, Salesian won a remarkable 44 medals. The College had a squad of 25 boys and girls taking part and amongst the medals in Year 7 was Harvey Quarry with silver in the breast stroke. Furthermore the medley team despite a technical qualification were very impressive in finishing first, the team comprised Harrison, Johnston, Wells and Quarry. The Year 8 squad showed excellent spirit and Oliver Chisholm won bronze in both front

crawl and butterfly. The Year 9 and 10 squad excelled and were hugely impressive winning every event! Tom Smith in the front crawl, Matthew Hammann in the breast stroke, Alex Armstrong in the backstroke and 200 IM, Sam Murphy-Snell in the butterfly, and gold medals also in both the relay squads which comprised Faux, Hammann, Smith, Armstrong & Murphy-Snell. To complete a superb day the Senior squad performed well with Elliott de Landro (breast stroke & 200 IM) scorching to gold medals. Jack Hebb was dominant in winning the backstroke and Alex Rogers and Adam Morgan won silver in the freestyle and butterfly respectively . The relay teams involving Hopwood, de Landro, Hebb, Rogers & Morgan won golds in both the medley and freestyle. To complete the day the girls team of Katie Mint, Izzy Wynn, Lauren Tupper and Alex Bailey won bronze in both the relays and Lauren Tupper won bronze in the girls 100m backstroke.

SUCCESS AT THE ISA SKIING NATIONALS The College took part in the ISA Skiing Nationals on Monday 28 September defending the team title they won last year.

This year, the competition was a lot greater, with many more schools in attendance. The Salesian squad had prepared well after practising on the course in Hemel Hempstead on the Sunday and produced some excellent performances on the Monday in competition. Once the results were added up the Salesian team finished a creditable runner-up and should be very proud of

their achievements. Furthermore, Jonathan Parke, Alannah Christianson and Edward Lutterloch came third in their U21 boys and girls and U14 category respectively.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 48

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

BLETCHLEY PROJECT LAUNCH - ENIGMA COMES TO SALESIAN! As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to providing educational enrichment and challenge in all areas of the curriculum, in November the College launched ‘The Bletchley Project Club’ for boys in Years 8 and 9. This project is designed to honour the role of World War II code breakers, based at Bletchley Park doing top-secret work for the war effort, decrypting enemy messages.

The launch took place on Wednesday 4 November when 22 Key Stage 3 pupils attended a workshop run by Mr Thomas Briggs, Education and Outreach officer for Bletchley Park, hosted by the College. In

groups, boys were given various problems to decrypt to gain the code to open a locked briefcase filled with chocolate, with each group getting time to use the Engima machine to assist them.

One group of Year 9 boys was successful in decrypting the six digit code and congratulations go to the winners Andrey Prince, Morgan Peters, William Gane and Jonathan Bowles. In subsequent weeks, club members have engaged in a variety of code-breaking activities hosted by the different departments, including Maths, English, Languages and Physics, with more subjects to follow.

providing educational enrichment and challenge in all areas of the curriculum www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 49

INTER HOUSE SWIMMING GALA 2015 There was a high level of both performance and participation at the annual Salesian College inter-house swimming gala, held at Farnborough Leisure Centre on Monday 19th October 2015. Over 250 students took part in the event, with boys and girls from Years 7 to 13 competing for individual and house honours. The event comprised of sixty races with some fantastic times being set and records broken. However, it was also superb to see so many students enjoying the gala and representing their houses.

Both the Senior relay records in the medley and freestyle were broken by Hugh’s and Tom Smith broke the Senior butterfly record with a blistering time of 17.95, beating the previous record of 18.4 set way back in 1992.

Congratulations to all that took part and a big thank you to the staff that assisted in running this event.

The year group results were as follows: Year 7: 1st – St Bede’s 3rd – St Hugh’s

2nd – St Dunstan’s 4th – St Aidan’s

Year 8: 1st – St Dunstan’s 3rd – St Aidan’s

2nd – St Hugh’s 4th – St Bede’s

Year 9: 1st – St Hugh’s 3rd – St Aidan’s

2nd – St Bede’s 4th – St Dunstan’s

Seniors (Boys & Girls) 1st – St Hugh’s 2nd – St Aidan’s 3rd – St Bede’s 4th – St Dunstan’s Overall Placing’s: 1st – St Hugh’s 2nd – St Aidan’s 3rd – St Bede’s 4th – St Dunstan’s

(426) (368) (358) (328)

STUDENTS AIM HIGH AFTER MEETING INDUSTRY EXPERTS On Tuesday 1 December, students in Year 11 and the Co-educational Sixth Form heard from over 30 experts in their field across many parts of industry at the College’s careers conference.

Presentations covered a vast range of careers including Medicine, Law, Media, Aeronautical Engineering and Psychotherapy to name but a few. The College was delighted to welcome back three former students to give an insight into their careers: Mr Connor Jackson, Mr Alex Morgan and Mr Ciaran Crean.

Mr Connor Jackson and his colleague Mr Mark Dormon have both completed the British Airways Future Pilot Programme and have now gained their Commercial Pilots license to fly as First Officers for British Airways. Mr Jackson and Mr Dormon gave students a good insight in to their journeys to becoming pilots. Mr Jackson was offered a place on the prestigious BA scheme after being awarded the TAG Farnborough Airport Scholarship to gain a Private Pilots Licence

whilst studying for an Accountancy and Finance Degree at University. Mr Dormon was previously an Army Captain and, at a recent CAE Oxford Graduation Ceremony, was awarded the Top European Cadet.

Mr Alex Morgan, former School Captain, returned to present on how to get into media. After graduating in Philosophy and Theology from Durham University, Alex now works as a Broadcast Journalist for Sky TV and recently presented his first documentary. Mr Ciaran Crean works in sports administration, liaising closely with Sport England and with many of the major national governing sports organisations.

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 50

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

BROADWOOD PIANO DONATED TO THE COLLEGE

On Tuesday 15 September, the College was delighted to welcome Mrs Jane Maskell-Williams and Mr Robert Maskell to the College to thank them for the very generous donation of their Broadwood Piano. After decades of enjoyment at their family home, the Maskells’ who have very close musical links with Fr McGuinness and the College kindly donated the piano in memory of their parents Eric and Moyra.

The piano will now continue to benefit students for many years to come. A small ceremony was held in the McGuinness Music School and with Year 11 student Jason Keung playing the piano.

the piano will benefit students for many years to come www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 51

WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF At the beginning of Term we welcomed four new members of staff: Mrs Jacqueline Fitzpatrick and Mrs Amy Speakman, both of whom joined the Mathematics Department and Mr Stuart Bannister as Head of Art. We were also pleased to welcome back former student Mr Jonathan Elworthy who will be with us for a year as a student teacher of Physical Education.

SUCCESS AT THE REGIONAL BIATHLON EVENT

Educating For Life

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 52

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 10 TRIP TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD On Tuesday 26 January 2016 a number of boys in Year 10 visited the University of Oxford, accompanied by Mr Bunyan and Dr. Carrel. This visit was designed to encourage able pupils in their academic studies and to raise aspirations regarding possible university destinations after leaving school. The day began at Christ Church, where pupils were given a talk by Ms Hannah Wilbourne, the Schools Liaison Officer, regarding admissions and life at Oxford. We then went on a college tour with a current undergraduate student and

had lunch in the spectacular dining hall. In the afternoon, we attended a workshop at the Computer Science Laboratories where we heard presentations from two current doctoral students regarding their current research. After this, we returned to Christ Church to meet Dr Rowena Archer, Lecturer in Medieval History, who ran a question and answer session concerning studying at Oxford or other top-level universities. It is to be hoped that the boys found the day both enjoyable and informative.

to encourage pupils in their academic studies www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure AUTUMN 24/11/2016 12:29 Page 53

COLLEGE HOSTS MATCH AGAINST IGNATIUS PARK COLLEGE In the Autumn Term, Salesian College hosted Ignatius Park College from Australia for a game of football on their four week tour of the UK. The game was played in great spirit with Salesian College winning 4-3 in a superb performance. Salesian goals were scored by Ryan Blake, with one, and three stunning goals from captain Conor Fitzmaurice, Patrick Leahy and Sam Henneberg respectively.

U12 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL MAKE THE DISTRICT FINALS!

The College's U12 5-a-side football squad narrowly lost out to All Hallows in the final of the Aldershot Schools District 5-a-side at Weydon School. After winning all games in their group and scoring fifteen

goals in the process, Salesian put in an excellent performance against Wavell in the semi-final, winning 3-0, and looking in good shape to take on an excellent All Hallows team in the final. In the first half Salesian College had their chances and were foiled by the All Hallows goalkeeper, and it took two stunning strikes from the All Hallows striker Owen Deans to win the trophy for All Hallows in the second half.

Salesian College's player of the tournament was Jordan Addo-Antoine, who scored ten goals in six games, including two hat-tricks. A special mention for William Pinnell in goal who was superb. The full Salesian squad consisted of William Pinnell, Andrew Clark, Max Bremner, Luc Mills, Jack Barney, Jordan Addo-Antoine (captain) and Oliver Weston.

FEEDER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:33 Page 1

SALESIAN COLLEGE

AVIGNON 2016

FARNBOROUGH

Sixteen GCSE students spent 5 days in the lovely French region of Provence, discovering the culture of the area and being immersed in French family life.

They visited Avignon and its papal Palace, the Roman vestiges in Pont du Gard, NĂŽmes and Arles and studied the artistic influence the area had on famous painters such as Van Gogh in Arles and CĂŠzanne in Aix-enProvence. Evenings and Sunday were spent with their respective French families and our students revised their French skills and learnt about everyday life in France, tasting new food, learning new words and enjoying the South of France lifestyle.

This was a very successful and busy trip and all our students were a great credit to their families and our school.

discovering the culture of the area www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:33 Page 2

GREAT SUPPORT AT THE BANDANA DAY

In March, students came together in Bolty Bandanas to raise over £2500 in memory of former student Alex Bolt who had his life so tragically cut short by a brain tumour when he was just 16. The family continue to raise money to go towards research into one day finding a cure for this brutal cancer.

The College is delighted to support the family and this cause and hope to continue to do so in the future. Thanks to all those who helped raise such a large sum of money.

FESTIVAL OF LEADERSHIP

Boys from Years 7–10 attended the sixth annual Festival of Leadership day at Wellington College on Friday 18 March.

The day started with a very interesting and thought-provoking talk on leadership by Marcus Elmhirst, Lieutenant-Colonel, Scots Guards. The boys were then placed in groups with students from other schools

and did problem solving activities, all outdoors in the beautiful grounds of Wellington College.

After lunch the groups embarked on roleplaying activities focused on leadership.

The day was very enjoyable and the boys learned much from the experience.

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 3

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

such varied and iconic historical sites

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 4

GCSE AND A LEVEL TRIP TO BERLIN During the February Half Term, 37 students, accompanied by five staff, took part in the GCSE and A Level History visit to Berlin.

the Holocaust, the GDR Museum and Berlin Wall were just some of the experiences that will have made a lasting impression on all of the students.

The opportunity to visit such varied and iconic historical sites such as Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, the 1936 Olympic Stadium, Memorial to

Thank you to all the students, who were knowledgeable and keen throughout the three days and a credit to the College and their families.

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 5

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE: 5 GOLD, 12 SILVER, 19 BRONZE AND 4 KANGAROO QUALIFIERS

YEAR 13

YEAR 12

Gold Certificates: Jonathan Parke (also wins best in year), Zak Karimjee, Daniel Bamber, Edward Lee-Emery, Aaron White

Silver Certificates: Ciaran Holland (also wins best in year), Matthew Lloyd, Samuel Kendall, Andrew Bulcock, Emily Wayland, Tom Bergstedt

Silver Certificates: Benjamin Morris, Charlie Whitehead, Lucrezia Lawrence, Michael Parnaby, Daniel Lee, Rohan Ninan

Bronze Certificates: Aleksander Rogers, Michael Fowler, Ciaran Sinclair, Stephen Jackson, Jacob Wheeler, Alexandra Bailey, Ryan Blake, Joshua Fisher, Alex Bruce, Andrew Brown, Thomas Bartram, Alex Toft, Jonathan Bishay

Bronze Certificates: Henry Bradshaw, Cameron Bruce, Aleks Huddy, William Hooper, Aakaash Edukulla, Thomas Hotchkiss

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 6

MUSICAL SUCCESS

Max Link, 8 St Bede’s Grade 2 Oboe (with merit)

Daniel Garcia , 10 St Aidan’s Grade 4 Piano

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 7

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

FUN IN THE SNOW! During the Easter break, 42 students from Years 7-10 travelled to Claviere in the Italian Alps to take part in the annual ski trip.

All the boys enjoyed their week on the slopes and made a great impression with their Italian Ski School instructors, who were impressed by their enthusiasm and ability. The boys enjoyed six hours each day skiing the Milky Way resorts in France and in Italy under sunny skies.

Thank you to all the staff that accompanied the party, especially Mr McAvinchey who after 50 tours in the snow, led his final ski trip!

impressed by their enthusiasm and ability www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 8

BRITISH SCHOOLS JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Tobias qualified in the Regional Qualifiers in December 2015. At the Championships on 3 April, Tobias fought incredibly well and no competitor achieved a score against him in any of his fights. Tobias won the Gold Medal and is now British Schools Judo Champion for U46kg for Year 7. It was a very eventful day and not one that Tobias will forget in a hurry. He received some lovely comments regarding his conduct and sportsmanship.

JUSTIN ROSE TROPHY Kieran Hatchett wins the Justin Rose Trophy at North Hants Golf Club.

WORLD BOOK DAY LIBRARY QUIZ

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 9

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD AT JUNIOR DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY

The Year 7 and 8 boys went to Farnborough Hill on Tuesday 25 February to represent the College in the Junior District Cross Country Championships. The Year 8 race was first up and the standard of running from Salesian was very impressive. The ‘3 Amigos’ in Oliver Harris, Tom-Horrell-Tidbury and Elliot Allin finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Not far behind were Cameron Robinson (6) Ben Whitehead (9) and Oliver Turner (13), which meant the first six Salesian runners scored 34 points overall. The next six runners were Dan Roche, Tom Hennah, Ben Clark, Archie Hobley and Callum Abley, who all performed admirably.

These next six made up another team and it resulted in them finishing in 4th place in the

www.salesiancollege.com

team event. In the Year 7 race, Jack Barney (5), Callum Hobley (6) and Harvey Quarry (9) produced outstanding displays. The next three to cross the line to make the first team were Matthew Heppner (24), Max Kitchen (27) and Robby Johnston (29). This resulted in the team finishing in 2nd place, which was a great achievement. Rui Pinto (30), Mark Gillingham (32), Alfie Mumford (38), Alexandre Gontard (41), Max Jenkins (42) and Daniel Crook (49) all worked very hard in a competitive race. These six boys made up the second team who came 7th in the team event. Joshua Porter, Tobias Trafford and Jack Bemelmans represented the College for the first time and showed excellent determination to complete the tough course.

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 10

LEADING THE FIELD AT THE ISA LONDON-WEST CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS!

On Monday 5 February, 14 boys from Years 7, 8 & 10 represented the College at the ISA LondonWest Championships at Sherfield School. The U14 (Year 7 and 8) race produced some of the best running seen on the day. Oliver Harris won the event with Elliot Allin coming in second and Tom Horrell-Tidbury third. Cameron Robinson and Callum Hobley finished inside the top fifteen. Harvey Quarry and Jack Barney on their debut performances produced very promising

displays to both finish in the top twenty. Salesian won the team event with 6 points. Â In the U16 (Year 9 and 10) race, Matt Oakley (2) was very impressive and led his team really well.

Alexander Sparks (6) and Max Whitfield (7) were superb and should also be commended for their performances. Salesian finished in second place in the team event - a fantastic effort!

Congratulations and well done to all boys involved.

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 11

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

ST HUGH’S SPONSORED RUN WITH YOUR SON

On Tuesday 1 March, 30 students and eight parents braved the chill of King George V Park to run in support of Mrs Mweete's Porridge club in Zambia, raising over £300.

www.salesiancollege.com

Many thanks to all those who took part and supported.

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 12

STUDENTS SPEAK THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS Competition. Max Link was the team Chairperson, Benedict Gebhard the Main Speaker and Jamie O'Sullivan gave the Vote of Thanks.

On Saturday 27 February, three boys from Year 8 took part in the district semi-final of the Rotary Club Youth Speaks

The competition was held in the wonderful surroundings of Oxted School. The boys competed against six other teams, including many from older year groups.

The standard of competition was high and the Salesian team held their own and represented the College in a professional and mature way.

Congratulations to them all.

STUDENTS AWARDED CATENIAN BURSARY

On 25 February, the College was delighted to welcome Mr Dave Gilbert, Vice-President of the Fleet Catenians, who kindly presented seven Lower Sixth Form students with a £75 bursary each

to help towards their pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Both the College and the students are very grateful for these bursaries.

ONATTI PERFORMING A SPANISH PLAY FOR YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 On Monday 18 January, Onatti productions presented Primera Cita, a comical story of two love-struck Spanish teenagers, María and Carlos, getting ready for their important first date.

Year 7 to 9 students enjoyed the interactive and accessible nature of the play.

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 13

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

SALESIAN’S PRODUCTION OF GREASE WAS ELECTRIFYING!

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 14

It felt more like a Summer Night than a spring night when students performed the classic hit musical Grease. With students belting out Greased Lightning and Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee together with some electrifying dance moves it was not surprising that they received a standing ovation on all three nights! Leads Alex Toft

and Alex Bailey did an amazing job bringing the main characters of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski to life whilst Rizzo, played by Grace O’Connell and Kenickie played by Tristan Semon-Ward, were impressive in their supporting roles.

Thank you to all the cast, backstage crew, musicians and directors.

they received a standing ovation on all three nights!

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 15

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

AN EXCELLENT SEASON OF FOOTBALL

The College's senior football teams completed an excellent season with both the College's 2nd and 3rd XI teams retaining the Super 8 College titles. The 3rd XI won all 8 games and recorded a resounding 7-0 win over Halliford in the final with Ed Grosvenor (2), Guy Nicklinson (2), Ciaran Sinclair, Harrison Gurney and top scorer Tristan Semon-Ward scoring the goals. Goalkeeper Peter Millard was awarded MOM for two stunning saves early in the game when Salesian was just 1-0 up! Congratulations to the squad on their success. The 2nd XI followed this success up with a 5-0 success over Halliford

www.salesiancollege.com

with goals from Alex Tupper, Manvir Rahal, Alistair McKinnon, Freddie Maddock and Adam Bonnett, with Ben Morris named MOM for his trickery on the left wing! The College's 1st XI were unable to make it a clean sweep despite a record of 5 wins and a draw from 8 they were defeated 2-1 by Halliford in the 3rd/4th place play off. Antonio Mezzullo was MOM which completed a superb season for him in the Senior team in a central defensive midfield role in which he excelled. This completed over 170 games of football at Salesian College this season.

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:34 Page 16

U14 FOOTBALL TEAM WIN LEAGUE TITLE!

Salesian College's U14s football team defeated Calthorpe Park 3-0 on Wednesday 9 March to win the U14 Aldershot & Farnborough schools premier league. This is a fantastic achievement for the squad, captained by district star Stanley Wise, and the title was secured with goals from

Charlie Dawkins, Elliot Parry and Joshua Dodson. The man of the match was Salesian goalkeeper Jonty Sebborn, who made some crucial saves. The squad has had a superb league season, remaining unbeaten throughout, winning five games and drawing one.Â

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 17

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

A LEVEL PHYSICS STUDENTS VISIT CERN

The A2 physics students travelled to Geneva at the end of January this year.

The highlight of the trip was visiting CERN, where the LHC particle accelerator resides. The students learnt about how cutting-edge physics is conducted and explored some of the older equipment on display. This was a contrast to the day before, when they

visited the History of Science Museum.

It was fascinating to see how science has come such a long way in a relatively short amount of time. The group also visited the UN in Geneva where they were given a guided tour of the new and old buildings, seeing the places where major political discussions are conducted and learning more about the member states. Evenings of the trip were spent out in Geneva, playing pool, eating all-you-can-eat pizza, bowling and seeing ‘The Revenant’ at the cinema. Two 18th birthdays were also celebrated, including mine! All in all it was an educational and enjoyable trip, well worth the travel.

Zak Karimjee, Upper Sixth

science has come such a long way in a relatively short amount of time www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 18

PTA QUIZ NIGHT The PTA Quiz Night was extremely successful and fun for all who attended.

Tickets sold out well in advance of the evening which was filled with challenging questions and Fish ‘n’ Chip supper. Thank you to all who attended you helped to raise £2890.54 profit up 40% against same event 2015.

SPANISH VISITORS help build a school in Zambia and work on the planning process for such a venture.

The visit also provided the opportunity to plan joint MFL initiatives. It was lovely to meet with them and we look forward to working together.

On 24 February, the College was delighted to welcome Pepe Abascal, Headmaster, Laura Ramirez, International Co-ordinator, Marta Pujol, Head of Psychology and Paco Alamo, Deputy Head Pastoral, from Salesian College Sarria. The purpose of the visit was to sign a joint agreement to

AUTHOR MARK ROBSON VISITS

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 19

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

ICELAND 2016

According to the students, it is safe to say that no school trip has had so much vibrant activity packed into a five day timespan. From scrambling through the lava tubes beneath the magnificent blue mountains to relaxing in the sublime blue lagoon, this group of geographers from Salesian College have definitely done it all.

Every aspect of this great country had managed to exceed expectations, from the expansive and breathtaking landscapes to the charming and welcoming people, the group left Iceland exhilarated from the whole experience.

expansive and breathtaking landscapes

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 20

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 21

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

ST DUNSTAN’S TAKE INTERHOUSE BADMINTON TITLE! Year 7 Joshua PORTER (St. Bede’s) Year 8 Sullivan BROWN (St. Hugh’s) Year 9 Max CURTIS (St. Bede’s) Year 10 James REEVE (St. Aidan’s) Senior Connor CURTIS (St. Bede’s) The house competition was equally very competitive, with all boys that took part in finals day working hard to secure house points.

The annual Salesian College badminton championships took place at Farnborough Leisure Centre on Saturday 16th January 2016.

With qualification starting in late September, there was a high degree of excitement amongst those that qualified.

Twenty boys from each of the year groups 7-10 contested both the individual crown and the team inter-house competition. Furthermore, a smaller group of elite performers contested the senior title. There was a high degree of skill and effort on show and the large majority of the games were very competitive. The winners are listed below but congratulations to all boys that took part in the day.

www.salesiancollege.com

House Competition in order finished:Year 7 H-B-A-D Year 8 D-H-A-B Year 9 D-H-B-A Year 10 A-D-B-H Senior B-H-D-A

Overall house placing:1st – St. Dunstan’s 2nd – St. Aidan’s 3rd – St. Hugh’s 4th – St. Bede’s

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 22

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 23

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 7 TRIP TO WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE In March, boys in Year 7 visited the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium. They enjoyed designing and constructing wooden mangonels and had the opportunity to experience the Centre’s many hands-on exibits and the Planetarium show.

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:35 Page 24

BIOLOGY DISSECTION

£10 BUSINESS CHALLENGE WINNERS

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 25

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

the week was full of adventures, experiences and excitement

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 26

LOURDES 2016 The Lower Sixth had the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Lourdes, in the south of France over the Easter break. The aim was to aid the Central Services group from HCPT to help different groups throughout the week, making sure the vulnerable children had a fantastic time.

From regional masses to massive gatherings, themed parties to visits to the mountains, the week was full of adventures, experiences and excitement for all. I was particularly content to help organise a pirate and princess themed party with group 42, all of whom were excellent children and full of energy. There were also locations for groups to visit, for example at Hosanna House, there were animals to hold and pet, so many of the

Salesian group were able to go with groups. Similarly there was a trip to the caves and beach where groups could explore and have fun in the sun. The highlight for the majority of us was the HCPT Diamond Jubilee Trust Mass, where we had a large number of the group making up the choir and a special dance group to give visual aid to the songs at the top of the altar. It was the most amazing experience to see so many children all so happy, joining in with the singing and dancing. In all, the pilgrimage was fulfilling and immensely enjoyed by all, staff and students.

Olly Graham Lower Sixth

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 27

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

U14 RUGBY 7’S EXCELLENT FIRST OUTING AT THE PERINS SEVENS Our Under 14 squad played and beat Oaklands, St Barts and Perins in the pool stage, scoring 144 points and conceding just 5! Then they went on to play and beat Shiplake in a tough semifinal and Priestlands in the final 22-17 in sudden death extra time.

An excellent first outing as a sevens squad.

U15 RUGBY 7-A-SIDE TEAM WIN HAMPSHIRE PLATE TROPHY the semi-final, they defeated LWC 19-12 before playing last year’s Plate winners Burgate in the final, winning 31-12.

Congratulations go to the whole team of Robert Bamber, Sam Murphy-Snell, Oliver Fellows, Matthew Dix, Alexander Gurr, Joshua Barry, Alex Thomas, Ben Raho, Louis Sims, Lewis Broad and Badal Desai. The top Salesian try scorers were Robert Bamber with 7 tries, Louis Sims with 6 tries and Ben Raho with 3 tries.

On 16 March 2016, Salesian College went to Wellington Sports Ground to participate in the Hampshire 7-a-side Tournament. They played seven matches losing two to the eventual finalists and winning the remaining five games and came away with a well-deserved Plate. In

www.salesiancollege.com

The Salesian Player of the Tournament was Robert Bamber who captained the team exceptionally well and played all the matches, accumulating 63 points in the process.

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 28

U15 RUGBY SQUAD WIN COUNTY PLATE A commanding performance by the Salesian Under 15 rugby team secured the Hampshire Plate trophy for the second time in four years.

Although Cams Hill started strongly at the breakdown, our scrummaging was too strong from the off. Our forwards eased into top gear towards the end of the first half, laying the platform for some spectacular work from the backs, which resulted in ten tries. Leading by 29-5 at half time enabled the early introduction of the strong bench.

Very well played, lads.

U18 RUGBY 7’S WIN HAMPSHIRE PRESIDENT’S TOURNAMENT drawing another. They went on to win the final of the Bowl competition, beating Farnborough Sixth Form 24-7. The forwards dominated many of the close encounters, with both scrum halves Dan Bamber and Alex Chalker causing constant pressure which released the backs to score out wide.

On 9 March, Salesian’s Rugby 7-a-side team played in the Hampshire President’s Tournament on blustery pitches at KES, Southampton.

The team played extremely well in difficult conditions, winning four of their six games and

Top try scorers were Max Brennan with 4 and Ed Grosvenor with 6. Man of the Tournament was Michael Parnaby, the Captain, who played consistently throughout the tournament winning many turn-overs. The team included: Tom Field; Luke Evans; Josh Lane; Michael Parnaby; Ed Grosvenor; Jon Charles; Alex Chalker; Alastair McKinnon; Ed Wyn Griffiths and Max Brennan.

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 29

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 9 BATTLEFIELDS TOUR

In February, 100 Year 9 students and several members of staff took part in the annual Battlefields Tour visit to The Ypres Salient and the Northern France

battlefields of World War One. Day 1 was centred on the town of Ypres, which included visits to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest commonwealth cemetery in Belgium and Langemarck, the wellknown German cemetery. The Passchendaele Museum was a new visit for the group and the evening culminated with our annual participation in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. A record ten members of our party, all with relatives who died on the Western Front, were able to lay a wreath. Day 2 was based on the Somme with visits to the Lochnager Crater, Ulster Tower and the Newfoundland Memorial amongst the highlights. The tour concluded with a service of remembrance at the Thiepval Memorial, where the Queen will be present at the centenary of the Battle of Somme on 1 July. Thank you to all the students, who were enthusiastic and excellent ambassadors for the College and to the accompanying staff.

the tour concluded with a service of remembrance at the Thiepval Memorial www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 30

CAFOD BAKEOFF

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 31

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 8 BIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO KEW GARDENS On the last two days of the Spring Half Term, Year 8 geographers combined with the biologists to investigate plant adaptations at the world-famous Kew Gardens. Students enjoyed guided tours of the Palm House and the Princess of Wales Conservatory and were able to see a wide range of biomes, ranging from the magnificent plants of the tropical

www.salesiancollege.com

rainforest, such as the fish tail palm and cacao tree, to the quietly unassuming stone plants of the African hot. Students were asked to investigate how people make money from rainforest crops and how climate change will affect different biomes. The orchid display this year had a Brazilian theme for the Olympics and is well worth a visit.

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 32

Educating For Life

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 33

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

2016 FOOTBALL TOUR TO WAALWIJK, HOLLAND Early morning on the Monday 21 March 2016 at the College 57 boys from Years 7 & 8 accompanied by Mr Cousins, Mr Yates, Mr Bunyan, Mr Bannister & Mr Owens got on two coaches heading for Waalwijk, Holland for an eagerly awaited football tour.

After the travel day on Monday the tour got started on Tuesday with a fantastic training session for the 57 boys, spilt into three training squads. There was a lot of competition for places against very strong opposition in Quick Football FC with the games played just outside The Hague.

Winning a few toys at d’Efteling theme park!

That moment when you realise you are late for the meet time #panic!

Year 8A and Year 8 Eagles squads before the matches versus Quick FC

Kits on tour, no Pompey kits!

Year 7A before their victory over Quick FC with goals from Jordan Addo-Antoine and Matthew Heppner

The playing squads ended with a record of P8 W4 L4 F20 A19 v Quick Football, FC Engelen and VV Haarsteeg.

www.salesiancollege.com

Bowling before the Thursday night games #kingpin #gutterball!

Brochure SPRING 24/11/2016 12:36 Page 34

Year 7 Eagles celebrate their rip roaring game with Quick FC after a 10 goal thriller!

Players of the Tour

Under 12A Joe Davison Poltock

Under 12 Eagles Rory Whelan

U13 Eagles Archie Hynds

Top Scorer on tour Neil Kanyangarara; 6 from 2 (2 hat tricks!)

U13A Ben Clark

Legends of the Tour

U12 Luc Mills & Andrew Clark

U13 Oliver Bergstedt & Henry Jacquet

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 1

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 7 TRIP TO THE LAKE DISTRICT On 2-7 June, 89 Year 7 students and 14 members of staff enjoyed a great trip to the Lake District. The usual prayer for good weather was said and once again they were blessed. The boys were good company and relished the challenges presented to them in all the activities. The outward bound activities were run by ‘Glaramara’ and ‘Platty +’ and included Via Ferrata; Ghyll Scrambling; Kayaking; Canoe Expedition; Raft Building/Dragon Boating; Rock Climbing/Abseiling and an Adventure Walk. The boys also went Orienteering at Whinlatter Forest.

Just in case the boys hadn’t used up all their energy during the day, the staff ran, and joined in with, evening activities which included a pool tournament, a table tennis tournament, a chess tournament and a football tournament. Thank you to Mrs Tonks for organising the very popular bingo

night. We are very grateful to our Chaplain, Fr Pat Sherlock SDB who joined the boys in the Lakes and said Mass after dinner on the Saturday.

On the final evening there were presentations for individual boys and teams who had either excelled in or won tournaments. The staff team are still defending champions in the football tournament! Other winners were: Derwentwater Hostel - Legend of the Lakes: Robby Johnston & Hero of the Lakes: Oluwadaradara Akeju.

Borrowdale Hostel - Legend of the Lakes: James Hoare & Hero of the Lakes: Oliver Hammond.

Chess Champion: Sam Lawrence; Pool Champion: Max Kitchen; Table Tennis Champion: Tom Malins.

Other prizes were given for Orienteering and Best Room.

the boys were good company and relished the challenges www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 2

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 3

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

A MUSICAL SOIRÉE On Thursday 28 April, the annual College Music Evening was held in the Hall. Once again it was a wonderful event with many outstanding individual and group performances. Alongside the College Orchestra and Schola, students performed

to a very high standard with a wide range of instruments and styles. Congratulations and thanks to Dr Anthony Noble, the music staff and all our very talented young people.

many outstanding individual and group performances www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 4

HOWARD FALCON-LANG On Wednesday 22nd June, Howard Falcon-Lang from Royal Holloway's Geology Department visited the college to deliver an interactive lecture on the topic of past climate change.

Prof. Lang captivated his sixth form audience with his recollections from three visits to Antarctica researching the fossil record and what it can tell us about the world millions of years ago.

The students learnt that temperatures and CO2 levels have been far higher than present day and that strange species,

including dinosaurs were able to flourish on the continent.

Prof. Lang was then happy to take more wide-ranging questions on the topic. The session was an excellent introduction into what opportunities exist in further geographical study. The Depeartment hope to repeat this visit and attend lectures at Royal Holloway in the next academic year.

LIBRARY CARNEGIE AWARD

MESTIVAL On the 7 July we went to St Swithun's school in Winchester. First we got ourselves into groups of 6 and put on our badges as to know who we are. Then we had our activities that were run by wellknown STEM companies such as Land Rover, Vodafone and Rolls Royce. The activities included building a tin foil boat for a number of marbles. We had 3 activities before lunch, pizza and chips (we were allowed seconds!). Then we went to a

big lecture and had talks from 3 scientists about programming, food science and new technology. At the end of the day, we heard Helen Arnie sing some 'interesting' songs about science. The mathematical love song was my favourite.

Thomas Malins 7H.

VISIT FROM AUTHOR JOW CRAIG

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 5

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

CARDINAL CHARLES BO VISITS THE COLLEGE Friday 13th May was a day of great celebration for the College. Cardinal Charles Maung Bo SDB, Archbishop of Yangon in Myanmar (Burma), found time to visit the College during an intense programme of events in the UK and Europe. Arriving by train from London after an early morning meeting with Hugo Swire, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, he went first to St John Bosco House, where he met the resident members of the Salesian Community .

He was then taken on a tour of the College before he celebrated the Mass in honour of

www.salesiancollege.com

the Feast of Mary Help of Christians for students, staff and visitors. Lower Sixth Form students who had taken part in the HCPT pilgrimage to Lourdes at Easter played a prominent part in the liturgy, wearing their Lourdes hoodies and sharing their experiences and adding to the joyful atmosphere by leading the music and singing. The Cardinal gave an inspiring homily in which he reflected on the situation of the Church in Myanmar and the hopes of his country as it moves to democracy from military rule. He concluded with ‘May we all be miracle workers in our life by moving from what we are doing towards what we can do.’

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 6

ROYAL HOLLOWAY PHYSICS LECTURES This year we have attended the Royal Holloway Evening Physics lectures. Each one has covered a unique and interesting topic in the field of particle and experiential physics, such as Quantum Collective behaviour and the Higgs Boson. The lectures were well designed and allowed the topics, which are normally taught to degree students, to be easily accessible to everyone attending, regardless of age or physics background. The lectures were about and hour in length and presented lots of detail without overloading the audience. This helped us keep interest in what was being said. The lectures also gave an interesting insight into the lives of the researchers as before the lectures there was time to talk and ask questions to

the speaker and the many physics students who were present.

Over all the lectures have been a informative and interesting experience which has opened up the possibilities of physics and shown us what may be in store for us if we decide to study in the field.

Matthew Lloyd. Lower Sixth

GOOD SHEPHERD MASS 2016 IN PORTSMOUTH

On Tuesday 21 June, the Diocese of Portsmouth held the annual Good Shepherd Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth, celebrated by Bishop Philip Egan. This Mass is an annual celebration of education and over 70 primary and secondary schools within the Diocese are invited to attend.

Seven students from Years 7 to 10 represented the College at the Mass, which was a wonderful occasion, with all the schools in their different colours and carrying their respective banners. After Mass, all the schools enjoyed a picnic lunch in the “cathedral park.” Our students then travelled on to Southsea for the afternoon, visiting the seafront and the impressive D-Day Museum Cafe.

A special thank you to Mr Crean and Father Sherlock for organising the day and to all the students for their enthusiasm and participation.

BIOLOGY CELL MODEL COMPETITION WINNERS Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:41 Page 7

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

DUKE OF EDINBURGH 2016 On the 2nd & 3rd July fourty five year 10 students completed their assessed expedition section of their Bronze D of E. All boys enjoyed their trek and all passed with flying colours.

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 8

CHESS - THE HAMPSHIRE MEGAFINAL

At 8.15am on Sunday 15 May, 10 intrepid Chess players set off for the challenge of the Hampshire Megafinal in Basingstoke.

For many years, the College has taken part in the Delancey UK Schools’ Chess Challenge. The first round is played within the home school, with students competing against each other to win a place at the local Megafinal. In January, 26 College chess players fought it out in a series of seven games to try to secure their places.

10 of our best players won through, hence their seat in the minibus on that bright, but chilly Sunday morning.

Everest Community College hosted the Megafinal this year. Over 200 players from across Hampshire took part in a series of six games to try to secure a place in the next round. Our players performed valiantly against some tough opposition, particularly those in Year 10 who played against other students in each of the U15, U16, U17 and U18 categories. We were very proud of all who took part as all players won at least two of their games. However, star player was Sam Lawrence of 7 St Bede’s who won three games and drew two.

Participating students were: Year 7: Dara Akeju, Sam Lawrence and Subigya Ranapaili Year 8: Alexander Hargrave and Shreenidhi Kandekar Year 9: Thomas Stancombe Year 10: Samuel Casey, Benjamin Faux, Samuel Moors and Henry Thake

BRIGHTON MARATHON Well done Miss Lindquist on competing the Brighton Marathon On 17April, Miss Lindquist completed the Brighton Marathon- her first (and was hoping, her last!). She ran for 'Share the Light' and completed it in 5 and a half hours.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 9

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SPORTS DAY On Thursday 30 June, the College hosted its annual Sports Day. Boys and girls competed for their houses and for individual awards during the afternoon.

There were many outstanding performances from the students despite the heavy rain. Thank you to all the parents who turned out in force to support the students.

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 10

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 11

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

JUNIOR COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Junior College Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday 15 June in summer sunshine at the Army Golf Club.

Congratulations to all the 22 boys who took part and played in a very good spirit throughout.

Year 9 golfing wizard, Joseph Wood (79) won the overall title for the first time by three shots from fellow Year 9 student,

www.salesiancollege.com

Freddie Moss (82) The net award was won by Freddie Moss. The Nearest to the Pin (8th hole) was won by Seth Roman and the Longest Drive (18th hole) by Joseph Wood.

A special thank you to the Army Golf Club for their warm hospitality on the day and to Mr Gore, Mrs Allerhand and Mr Crean for supporting the event.Â

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 12

ISA GOLF TOURNAMENT, NEW FOREST A new tournament on the golfing calendar is the London West ISA Golf Championships held at Bramshaw Golf Club, New Forest, on Monday 23 May. Two of our Year 8 boys played superbly to win the two major awards: Jeremy Brown won the Overall Tournament and Daniel Murray won the Over 18 handicap event.

Congratulations to both boys.Â

U14 CRICKET TEAM WIN DISTRICT LEAGUE FINAL

The Salesian College under 14 cricket team concluded a very good summer term by winning the District League final for the third consecutive year. They played against Weydon School at Rowledge CC on

Tuesday 6 July. Captain, Sean Hosty, won the toss and elected to bowl which proved to be an excellent decision as Weydon were dismissed for 74 runs of 17.5 overs with Lukas Brierley (3 wickets for 2 runs off 2.5 overs) and Joshua Fearnett (2-11-3) leading the way. The total was very attainable with the loss of only the wicket of Hosty (9 runs). Brierley (19 n.o.) and Jonty Sebborn (retd. 31 n.o.) steered the side home. This was a thoroughly deserved victory as the team has played 12 matches losing only one all term. Well done to all who contributed along the way!

PTA SPRING BALL A great evening was had by all. The bar/drinks prices were very well received and helped raise an incredible ÂŁ6,355.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 13

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

HOLOCAUST REMEMBERED AT FARNBOROUGH On Thursday 21 April, Year 9 boys from Salesian College Farnborough took part in a day retreat on the theme of the Holocaust and heard the testimony of a Holocaust survivor.

After an opening liturgy in the College Chapel, the 100 boys were divided into 6 groups and spent the morning in workshops, helping them to prepare for the afternoon’s speaker.

Rudi Oppenheimer, now 84, was eight years old at the outbreak of World War Two. He spoke clearly and engagingly for 70 minutes, giving a fascinating account of his life before and after the invasion of Holland by the Nazis. With the aid of photographs he described the happiness and peace of his early childhood, shattered by the restrictions imposed on the Jews and the deportation of his family to a transit camp and eventually to BergenBelsen. He then answered questions from the boys for a further 30 minutes.

Several staff and older students were able to attend part of the talk; these included two Year 12 students who had taken part in the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project and had shared their experiences with the Year 9 boys during History lessons.

www.salesiancollege.com

The day ended with a short closing liturgy in the College Chapel, including an Act of Commitment to learn from the lessons of history and to stand up for those who are oppressed in our world today.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 14

YEAR 9 TRIP TO THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM On 4 July, one half of Year 9 visited the Imperial War Museum with the History Department. Here, they attended a workshop led by museum staff on German history in World War II, and followed this with a visit to the powerful and awardwinning exhibition on the Holocaust. Time was also spent in the World War II galleries. The rest of the year group visited Brooklands Museum, the home of British racing and aviation, where they took part in a ‘Snapshots from History’ workshop and made their own films.

YEAR 8 ACT OUT BEING ROMAN SOLDIERS

WALK FOR SEAN

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 15

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

FUN AND FRIENDSHIP AT THE SIXTH FORM PROM

On the evening of Friday 24 June, the College held a joint Sixth Form Summer Prom with Alton Convent at Frensham Ponds Hotel. Black ties and ball dresses, speeches, excellent food and good company helped celebrate the Sixth Form contribution to College life. There was a fantastic atmosphere at the event and a great sense of friendship and fun.

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 16

a fantastic atmosphere at the event

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 17

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

A LEVEL AND GCSE ART WORK

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 18

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 19

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SPANISH EXCHANGE

In December, the 13th annual Spanish exchange programme began with seven year twelve students travelling to Barcelona to spend a week living with a Spanish family and attending a Salesian school in Sarria, the Northern region of the city where Don Bosco briefly stayed.

We met our respective partners and their families for the first time at the airport and after spending the first night at home met the next morning at the college for an 8am start.

We were able to experience lessons in Spanish and practice our linguistic skills, as well as getting to know the Spanish education system and culture.

The Salesian community in Sarria teaches 2000 students the Bachillerato (A level equivalent) and vocational studies like textiles, wood and metalwork, and car mechanics. We received an extremely warm welcome from all the students and teachers at the college. Furthermore the families that we stayed with helped to create a relaxed environment where we could practise and improve our Spanish greatly.

During the week we were also able to visit the many tourist attractions of the city. These included Castell de Montjoic, Mount Tibidabo and Montserrat where we were able to hear the choir sing at over 4,000 feet and see the famous ‘La Moreneta’ or black Madonna which is a statue of our lady housed in the

www.salesiancollege.com

cathedral and marks the end of a pilgrimage for many. Furthermore, we spent a morning admiring the architecture of Antoni Gaudi at Parc Guell and La Pedrera, a house he designed in his iconic style. We very much enjoyed the week we spent in Barcelona, a beautiful and vibrant city, and the friendships we made with our exchange partners whom we waited with eager anticipation to see again in June.

On the 21 June, we were finally reunited with our Spanish amigos. During the week, they were able to experience Farnborough in all its glory, as well as visiting London and Oxford where they were able to get a taste of the English culture. Whilst in the capital, we watched the Olivier award winning musical, Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre. We also took part in the walk for Sean at the Sean Devereux Park in Yateley amongst various other activities.

All in all, we would all strongly advocate the exchange to others as it is a fantastic opportunity to improve your Spanish skills whilst having a thoroughly enjoyable time.

Alex Bailey – Anna Calvet Ryan Blake – Xavi Martin Michael Fowler – David Arévalo Jessica Harding – Marta Garcia Alicia Kember – Marta Font James Kennedy – Pau Vau Tubau Emma Slaughter – Sara Giménez

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:42 Page 20

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL BEZANT 8B Paul participated in the Regional Team Final for DMT (Double Mini Trampoline) in Birmingham where he won Gold.

9D'S CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT We raised a fantastic £350 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL During the first full week of August a group of nine Sixth Form students visited Edinburgh for the annual Fringe Festival. It is the largest Arts festival of its kind in the world, hosting over 3000 shows from 75 countries. Accompanied by Mr Berryman and Miss Kennedy, the students saw an assortment of show styles and genres including musicals, improvisation, comedy and physical theatre. On average the students attended 20 shows each in the five days, including a new musical ‘Paper Hearts’, stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos, ex Salesian students Robbie Smith and Anand Sankar in a hilarious ‘on the spot’ improvisation show, based on the popular television programme of the

1980’s, ’Who’s Line Is It Anyway’. It was a fantastic trip enjoyed immensely by everyone. This was the Drama Departments third biennial visit and given its continued success, it could become an annual event.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 21

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 7 HISTORY AND DRAMA TRIP TO WINCHESTER

On Monday 13 June, Year 7 morphed into medieval monks and took members of staff on a guided tour around Winchester Cathedral. The boys had to use their dramatic skills to film an advert regarding one type of monk from Winchester. There were choristers, abbotts, priors, guest

masters, novice masters and many more. The boys were provided with lots of information to support them and then set about designing and filming an advert to encourage novices to choose to fulfil this role in the monastery.

year 7 morphed into medieval monks www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 22

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 23

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

A WARM WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER’S NEW YEAR 7 AND LOWER SIXTH STUDENTS In June, the College was delighted to welcome the new Year 7 boys who will join the College in September 2016. During their two day induction, the boys experienced what life is like at Salesian College through a variety of lessons and activities. This was followed by welcoming our new Lower Sixth Form students for their induction day.

The students got a taster of how Sixth Form life is different to Year 11 and was followed by a BBQ hosted by current Sixth Form students at the College Playing Fields.

we look forward to welcoming all our new students www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 24

SCIENCE WEEK The Toothpaste Challenge After brief introduction to the features of a good toothpaste, the boys followed a set of instructions for making toothpaste, including mint flavouring and colour to produce their own versions. They then used the toothpaste made with a toothbrush to clean permanent marker ink from the white ceramic tiles and evaluated their results. Great fun was had by those who attended and there was not too much mess at the end

appear to have that kind of energy anywhere in the Universe and certainly not in the back of our Physics lab.

This was a great opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to find out more about our Universe, the galaxies around us and black holes. In a time when everyone is looking up at the International Space Station and thinking a British man is orbiting the Earth, why can’t we hope that one of our students could be next?

Quiz The Science Quiz (held at lunchtime on Wednesday 16 March) was written by Mrs Lyne and run by Mrs Kelly and Mrs Kent from the library. We had a huge turnout across years 7 to 11 and many of the teams had to stand as all the chairs and tables were taken. The quiz covered all the sciences and the question sheet had to be completed in a set time. This made for a frenzied, excitable atmosphere as each team worked together to agree answers.

Mrs Lyne then read out the answers and the winning team were rewarded with chocolate treats.

Paper Aeroplane Competition On Tuesday lunchtime, budding aerospace engineers from key stage 3 were challenged to create a paper aeroplane that covered the greatest distance. Over 100 paper aeroplanes were launched and competition was fierce, but in the final moments Daniel Murray's plane flew to victory. Well done to all involved!

The winning team were : Max Curtis, Will Barker, Morgan Peters, Oliver White, Toby Johnson and Josh Fearnett.

Black Hole Presentation Sometimes, I wonder, if I could travel at the speed of light where would I go? Which galaxy would I want to visit? After Callum Swan’s brilliant presentation on black holes, it is pretty obvious that you need to avoid black holes if you want to survive.

Callum’s presentation illustrated what scientists know about black holes, but also what they would like to find out about them in the future. A captivated audience was blown away by the use of excellent similitudes and the idea that, with enough energy, anything could be turned into a black hole (even Mr Owens!). Fortunately Callum also pointed out that we don’t

ICT - WiFi Using a simple WiFi signal booster that plugs into a household electrical socket , and a free app which can be downloaded onto any phone, students were able to test the WiFi signal strength at the optimum distance of 3 meters away.

The boys then covered or obstructed the signal booster with various materials including, paper, cardboard, aluminium foil, tin foil, a sheet of copper, sheet of tin and a sheet of lead. Results revealed that the signal was reduced in strength with any material covering the booster, but with lead being the best blocker. However, even with lead the signal still got through - enough to continue to use the internet.

In the final challenge, the boys used all of the materials together to try to achieve a complete signal block. They were unable to achieve this result as even with all the materials provided and some extras found around the classroom. A signal continued to register on the app and was strong enough to enable internet use.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 25

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

FAREWELL TO OUR UPPER SIXTH

As our Upper Sixth students prepare for the next stage of their lives, the Headmaster, Staff, Community and Governors would like to wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.

www.salesiancollege.com

The students have made a significant contribution to the life of the College and can be assured of a warm welcome whenever they return.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 26

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 27

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

www.salesiancollege.com

YEAR 7 SHOW OFF THEIR EASTER GARDENS

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 28

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 29

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARDS TRIP

On Tuesday 28 June, Year 8 boys visited Portsmouth Historic Dockyards to develop their studies of World War I and the Battle

www.salesiancollege.com

of Gallipoli. They attended a workshop led by education staff at the site, aboard the M33, the last surviving British battleship from Gallipoli, visited the National Museum of the Royal Navy and tried their hand at various interactive tasks designed by the modern-day navy in the ‘Action Stations’ attraction. Boys are now creating their own mini-exhibitions entitled ‘Gallipoli and beyond: the changing face of the royal navy 1916-2016’, with the best ones to be sent to Portsmouth Historic Dockyards for display on their website.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 30

they tried their hand at various interactive tasks

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:43 Page 31

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

YEAR 8 TRIP TO PARIS On Saturday 18 June, 48 Year 8 students and six members of staff (Mrs Stone, Mr Smith, Miss Kent, Mr James, Mr Urvoy and Miss Worrall) left for Paris on a four day fun extravaganza. On arrival in Ozoir-LaFerrrière, the group met the ‘animateur’ and tucked into a well-deserved and hearty French dinner!

Sunday began with a full French breakfast, followed by a visit to the “Musée de l’Orangerie” and an art gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings located in the west corner of the Tuileries Gardens next to the Place de la Concorde. The boys had lunch in the Tuileries Gardens followed by a tour on the Bateau Parisiens on the River Seine. After eating ice cream and taking a few pictures of the Tour Eiffel, the group visited the Notre Dame Cathedral and then went to the Montparnasse Tower where the boys whizzed up the 59 floors in just 37 seconds (in the lift, not the stairs!) to take in the spectacular Parisian views.

www.salesiancollege.com

On Monday the boys went to Parc Astérix, the comic-book-inspired theme park with a Gallic flavour. Whether meandering round the attractions, watching the various shows or taking on the mighty ‘Tonnerre de Zeus’ ride, everyone had an enjoyable day despite the rain. On Monday evening, everyone enjoyed a French evening eating snails and tasting a selection of French cheeses. The boys had a great experience and most of them wanted to eat more snails. On Tuesday, the group left the campus and stopped at the Auchan hypermarket on the way home enabling the boys to put into practice some of their shopping vocabulary as well as spending yet more euros. The return journey went really well and the group made it home safely and were a credit to the school.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 32

everyone enjoyed a French evening eating snails

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 33

SALESIAN COLLEGE

AMAZING 5!

FARNBOROUGH

Recently, the athletics squad boarded the coach to Bolton for the annual Inter Salesian Athletics Championships. The College went as four times reigning champions and were confident of further success with a strong squad of 39 boys. For arguably the first time in the competition’s history, the squad completed a clean sweep of all five trophies!

www.salesiancollege.com

Winning the age category competitions in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 and winning the overall shield for the fifth time in a row and the eighth time in just ten years!

Year 7 javelin star Ben Wells broke a four year record by nearly two metres and the whole squad enjoyed outstanding success in a stunning achievement by the group.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 34

ISA NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Salesian students had another excellent day at the ISA National Athletics in Birmingham!

All involved contributed to London West winning the overall event. Gold medals came in hurdling from both Rory Whelan and Fin Brown. Further gold medals were won in the sprint by Jordan Addo-Antoine and Sam Whitehead in the long jump.

There was a relay gold for Rory and Jordan, silvers for Harrison Brown, Fin Brown and Joshua Dodson and, in the senior relay, silver also for Sam Whitehead.

Joshua Dodson won bronze in the 100m.

Great performances just outside the medals came from Ruben Lisboa-Lopez, Tom Malins and Matthew Oakley and, sadly, illness prevented William Farnfield from potentially medalling in the 800m.

Fantastic from all involved!

LONDON WEST ISA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS The College had an excellent day at the London West ISA Athletics Championships at Eton, winning the senior boys event! Stand out performances on the day came from Year 7 sprint star Jordan AddoAntoine, who won gold in both the 80m and 200m, Rory Whelan, who won gold in

the hurdles and Tom Malins, who won gold in the long jump.

Further golden performances from Joshua Dodson (100m), Finley Brown (hurdles), Harrison Brown (200m), William Farnfield (800m), Ruben Lisboa-Lopez (javelin), Louis Sims (high jump), Sam Whitehead (100m and long jump) and Matthew Oakley (800m) capped a great day for the College's athletes.

JUNIOR DISTRICT ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS On Monday 27 June, at the Junior District Athletics Championships which was held at the Aldershot Military Stadium, Salesian College students performed exceptionally well, securing several medals and highly-placed finishes. Perhaps more pleasing was the excellent conduct and team spirit amongst the Salesian boys!

The Year 7 team saw Rory Whelan continuing his dream hurdling season in winning the 80m hurdles and also securing a silver in the high jump! Sprint star Jordan Addo-Antoine added a silver to his fantastic haul this season on the track!

The Year 7 squad competed very well and

finished fifth overall in the team event. The Year 8 squad had a great day, with Ben Whitehead becoming long jump champion, Oliver Harris being the victor in the 1500m and Cameron Robinson winning gold in the 300m! Daniel Roche was the winner in the javelin with an excellent performance.

Further medal performances came from Sullivan Brown (silver in the shot); Aston Ulisse (100m) and Elliot Allin (800m) who both secured bronze medals. The Year 8 squad came runners-up in the team event to complete what was a brilliant season for the talented squad of athletes. Rory Whelan and Cameron Robinson were rewarded for their stunning performances, winning the best track performances of the day in the respective U13 and U14 categories.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 35

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM 2016-2017

COLLEGE OFFICERS 2016-2017

St. Aidan’s

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 36

St. Bede’s

St. Dunstan’s

St. Hugh’s

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 37

SALESIAN COLLEGE

SPORTS AWARDS 2016

FARNBOROUGH

Teams at the College have won thirty-four titles in the 2015-16 season, including premier league football titles in Year 9 and 11, county cup rugby success and multiple trophies in athletics and tennis. Further accolades include success in swimming, the ISA National skiing and golf crowns and many other achievements for the talented and driven boys and girls at the College.

Salesian College celebrated another fantastic year in sport at a packed Princes Hall on for the annual Sports Awards presentation. Over six hundred students, parents and teachers attended the ceremony, hosted by head of PE Mr Gareth Cousins, with the guest of honour being Aldershot Town Football Club Chairman Mr Shahid Azeem.

www.salesiancollege.com

As well as celebrating the titles won by Salesian College, sporting colours were awarded to over three hundred students and there were several awards for sporting excellence awarded to individuals and teams. These included the Richard Lowry Trophy for Joshua Barry, the Robert Stella Trophy for George Bolt, the MA Stone Trophy for Louie Gilpin, the O'Loughlin Trophy for Antonio Mezzullo, the Patrick Wilson Trophy for Tom Field and Sam Peddie, the Whittle Trophy for Ed Grosvenor, the Gareth Cousins Cup for Charlie Whitehead and Alex Chalker and the Netball MVP trophy for Emma Slaughter.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 38

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 39

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

FAREWELL TO OUR YEAR 11

As our Year 11 boys leave the College, the Headmaster, Staff and Governors would like to wish them all the very best in their future endeavours. The students leaving have made a significant contribution to the

www.salesiancollege.com

life of the College and can be assured of a warm welcome whenever they return. Our continued help and support is always available if needed at anytime.

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 40

GCSE RESULTS DAY A*/A grades each.39 boys attained 100% of their grades at A*-B.43 boys or 41% of the year group gained at least 7 A*/A grades each.

Parents, boys and teachers were extremely proud and excited to receive outstanding GCSE results on Thursday morning 25 August. 98% of the boys gained 5 A* - C grades including English and Maths.

Equally outstanding was that 99% of the boys in Year 11 achieved at least 7 A*-C grades each! 20 boys attained at least 11 A* or A grades. 31 boys gained at least 9

The top performing students this year were Matthew Pearson and Peter Millard who both achieved 13A*s followed by Miguel Armstrong with 12A*s and 1A, Matthew Draper, Haris Karimjee and Patrick Lewin all with 12A*s, Philip Bibawy and Gregory Kudzin with 11A*s and 1A, Nicholas Cooper (10A*s 2As), James O’Sullivan (10A*s 2As), James Counsell and Benedict Roose (10A*s 1A). Matthew Ryder, Jason Keung, Jack Hebb, Fergus Cassidy, James Preston, Oliver Woods, Adam Leatherdale and Joseph Annette all got at least 11 A* or A grades.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 41

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

AMENDOEIRA GOLF AND TENNIS TOUR 2016

The Amendoeira Resort proved a memorable location

www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 42

The summer Golf and Tennis Tour was the first one to be undertaken abroad by the College. The Amendoeira Resort, Algarve, proved a memorable location for our tour and we have provisionally planned to return in July 2018. The luxury accommodation and food were superb with a spectacular view from the main Clubhouse. We were even fortunate to be present to see Portugal win the Euros! All the boys enjoyed the resort swimming pool every day and night-time floodlit golf proved very popular with both tennis and golfers alike after dinner.

The golfers played six rounds including the two resort courses and the outstanding Oceanico Victoria, home of the Portuguese Masters event on the European tour.

Excellent practice facilities enabled all the boys to have constant access to improve their game. The tennis players enjoyed two sessions of very high quality coaching every day from a team of four enthusiastic tennis coaches. Each session focussed on different aspects of the game including conditioning, shot selection and match play. A visit to play at the Pestana Clay Court Club was a highlight of the week.

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:44 Page 43

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

SIXTH FORM STUDENTS VISIT ZAMBIA meal. This is sponsored by the selling of Porridge Vouchers at Christmas at our school. In addition, students visited families on the Nutrition Programme, run in the local community, to help give aid to those living in extreme poverty. This was a very humbling experience for all.

At the end of the summer term, a group of 15 Sixth Form students and 4 staff from Salesian Farnborough, along with 6 students and 3 staff from Salesian Sarrià, Barcelona, travelled to Zambia as part of the College’s Share the Light Project. The students and staff worked with vulnerable young women in the City of Joy in Mazabuka run by Salesian Sisters. They also visited the City of Hope in Lusaka on two occasions to play sport and visit the school based there.

Stepping off the minibuses to a chorus of shouts, hands waving and beaming faces was an incredible experience. It is easy to see why it is called, “The City of Joy”.

The students took part in cultural exchange debates on a radio station and at a local school. Topics ranged from importance of educating girls, to responsibility of businesses in helping the community. Students also visited a number of schools to teach lessons and see the Share the Light project in action. An unforgettable experience was witnessing the Porridge Club in action at Luyobolola School, where an incredible 700 students are fed each day; for many this is their only

At Magoye Primary School, students participated in the opening ceremony of a water pump system that members of the Salesian College Farnborough community had raised funds for. This means that children there no longer have to walk ½ a mile to collect water before school. At the City of Joy, the students from Farnborough and Sarrià worked together in supporting the girls with homework, helping at the Oratory for children from the local community and painting murals to commemorate their time there. The students from Sarrià, alongside our own Mark Eaton spent many hours helping to improve the infrastructure of the City of Joy and the environment that the girls live in.

At the end of the trip the students all travelled to Livingstone to visit Victoria Falls and crossed into Botswana for a Safari. Seeing (and hearing!) a herd of elephants, watching hippopotamus’ lolling in the cooling waters and bouncing antelopes was an incredible way to conclude our time together. The whole trip was a moving experience for all involved and hopefully a starting point for the students to continue a journey of advocacy for the Share the Light project.

This was a very humbling experience for all. www.salesiancollege.com

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:45 Page 44

Educating For Life

Brochure SUMMER 24/11/2016 12:45 Page 45

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS’ A LEVEL SUCCESS

This year the College celebrated excellent A level results with a 100% pass rate with 44% of all grades at A*/A. The academic achievement of the students further builds on the enviable reputation which the College enjoys as one of the highest achieving sixth form providers in Hampshire. The largest Year 13 cohort in the College’s history saw 74% of all A Levels attained at A*-B.

www.salesiancollege.com

Of particular note were the nineteen students (24% of the year group) who achieved three or more A* or A grades each. Amongst these were Zakariyah Karimjee with four A* grades who has been accepted by Cambridge University to read Engineering, and Jonathan Parke also with 4 A* grades; School Captain Charlie Whitehead (3 A* and 1 A grade) will go to Nottingham University to read Economics with Hispanic Studies, Lucrezia Lawrence (3 A*s and 1A grade) going on to read Law at Oxford University, James Martin (2 A* and 1 A grade) who will read medicine at Leicester, Daniel Bamber (2 A* and 1 A grade) who goes to Bath to read Electrical Engineering and Alexander IIlsley (2 A* and 2 A grades). Also achieving straight A* or A grades were Andrew Gregory, Georgina Hennah, William Hooper, Benjamin Morris, Rohan Ninan, Michael Parnaby, Sam Peddie, Thomas Piotrowicz, Charles Ponting and Aaron White.

Brochure COVER 24/11/2016 12:20 Page 3

Educating For Life

Brochure COVER 24/11/2016 12:21 Page 4

SALESIAN COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH

119 Reading Road Farnborough GU14 6PA

Educating For Life

T. (01252) 893000 E. office@salesiancollege.com W. www.salesiancollege.com