The list of activities, hopefully enjoyed by the boys, runs to nearly 30, of which the following are examples. Basic map and compass work equipped some to do well in Orienteering events, and avoided total confusion on the hikes in the Summer Term. Shooting with live ammunition in the range was not put to direct use on the two night exercises, where the use of "blanks" seemed more judicious. A visit to the Fire Station was full of interest as was a talk by a visiting officer from the Police Force. The list continues through use of an Army assault course, lightning chess, morse and cooking (very popular!) to the expeditions in the Summer Term. Much hard work went into arranging all these activities, involving many members of staff with Mr. Hubbard bearing the brunt of the responsibility for the very successful camps. BRONZE AWARD Only those who have taken part can appreciate the work involved in making a success of the award. Those who did succeed proved themselves physically fit in the swimming bath or gym, and followed this by passing a First Aid examination set by the British Red Cross. In addition each boy had to select a hobby which was pursued to a high level of interest and achievement. Finally came a 15-mile expedition to study, for example, local history or flora. The following boys can feel proud to have succeeded in gaining such a testing award:— I. A. Nichols. P. A. Newdick. I. R. Pullan. R. W. Parkinson. J. H. Larcombe. T. C. Moore.
P. J. Procter. S. W. Wallace. S. Bruce-Jones. S. J. Tatterton.
SILVER AWARD
If the whole ethos of the award scheme is to be honoured, much of the responsibility for successful completion of the programme must, at this level, rest with the boy. No amount of organisation can eradicate the need for personal initiative. The programme, though similar to the bronze, is more exacting and some boys used the physical fitness section as an opportunity to win the Gold personal survival award of the A.S.A. It is nice to report these successes:— C. P. Hodgson. P. M. Wright.
P. M. Brooker. R. M. Walker. D.H.H.
BOAT CLUB A membership of 85 gave us greater scope than usual in the Summer Term, and with a depth of talent running through the Club we were able to give competitive experience to a number of crews at all age-levels. The results have been most encouraging and promising for the future, not just in regattas but also in individual training performances and personal progress. As before, there has been a wide diversity of rowing 19
