School News

HOUSE NOTES

THE GROVE

Owing to the depressing weather, it was not until half-term, or soon after J. A. Templeman's promotion to the monitorial body, that things began to liven up. Following "The Pirates of Penzance", in which six members of the House participated in one capacity or another, came the Squash competition. The team did well to reach the final, but then fell before a very strong Rise team.

A. C. Jowett surprised everyone, including himself, by captaining the House team to victory in the Inter-House Chess competition, during which time the athletes were wondering if the weather would relent and provide them with an opportunity to show their prowess. When finally it did do so, the Junior Long Run team were victorious and D. J. Emsley won the Individual Cup for gaining first place. Whereupon the Senior team,

not to be outdone, won the Cross-country Plate. R. J. Slade (2nd), P. M. Emsley (3rd) and R. J. D. Wilson (10th) were all worthy winners of their House colours. Finally the term ended with a spirited effort, especially by the Intermediate and Junior sets, which placed the House in second position on Sports Day.

D. R. Waller made his personal contribution to the House shelf, now

looking much healthier than for many years past, by winning the Dr. Slade Presentation Foil.

At the end of a successful term we bid farewell to J. P. Hugill, who evidently prefers the earthy smells of his home farmland to a continuation of life amidst the Junior Middles.

THE MANOR

P. J. Holmes was made a monitor at the beginning of term, but there were no further changes in the House.

Owing to the cold weather, House activities prevailed, consisting mainly of runs and gym sessions. In spite of all the running, the House did not do well in the main sports events of the term, though I. L. Holmes is to be congratulated on coming ninth in the Cross-country. Medlycott also did extremely well in the Junior Long Run to be the first Junior home and fourth overall.

In the Inter-House Basket Ball competitions the Junior team won and the Senior team did well. This was due to the constant use of the Gym. in the evenings under the supervision of R. L. Bruce.

The House made a notable contribution to the performances of "The Pirates of Penzance", both behind the scenes and on the stage. This is encouraging, because the House has not previously been considered musical.

For the "Freedom from Hunger Campaign" the House contributed by giving up break buns for a week and sending in the money saved. It is pleasing to note that this idea came from a member of the House and not from the authorities.

The House Society held one meeting, when a panel consisting of Mr. J. Shannon, Mr. W. E. Escritt, Mr. Dodds and Mr. Sykes answered and discussed a very wide selection of questions.

On the whole this was a satisfactory if not successful term despite the disorganisation caused by the weather.