CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
CHESS CLUB
The Amnesty Group started the academic year well by managing to attract a large number of members from all sections of the School, but mainly the Sixth Form. The Group took Chapel Services for a week to publicise the plight of prisoners of conscience and received a favourable response from the School. Funds were raised by cake stalls and a concert put on by "The Fetish" — for which we thank Gareth Kay who organised it. A letter-writing campaign on behalf of prisoners of conscience, as well as petition signing, attracted considerable support and interest from the School. Before Christmas the group arranged for Christmas Cards to be sent to prisoners of conscience signed by members of the School. Support for the group dropped in the Easter Term but a loyal nucleus worked hard under Paul Simpson's leadership. Paul's publicity posters for the group were outstanding. Gareth Kay, one of the original founders of the group two years ago, has been elected President for 1990-1991.
The Chess Club has not been as active this year as in previous years, but this may be due to its change of venue from room M to G2. However, the standard of play amongst the School team players has been consistently high. The senior team had a difficult start to the season narrowly losing many of their early matches, but recovered sufficiently in the second half of the year to finish just less than half-way up the York and District League. The Inter-Schools team has, on the other hand, had a very encouraging season being completely undefeated in the league and winning the K.O. cup for the third year running. This is an excellent result and will be a hard act to follow next year. This season has not been an easy one, but I should like to thank Mr. Ellis-Davies for taking over from Mr. Hardwick and seeing that so far as possible everything has run smoothly. I would also like to thank all those who have played for the School during the course of the past year and wish the team and future captain the best of luck for the season to come. Nicholas Barham-Hall, (Captain of School Chess)
R. C. G. Drysdale
DEBATING SOCIETY The last School year has been a difficult one for most societies, and the Debating Society was no exception. However, with much help from Paul Simpson's publicity and some interesting titles the society has continued to prosper. The Debating Society is now in a position where good speeches are almost always guaranteed and a warm welcoming atmosphere is provided. The speeches from the main speakers have been well researched and well delivered. Chris Braganza and James Mee have continued to give thrilling and eloquent speeches from the floor of the house and Simon Bowen's James Bond is second only to Sean Connery. Special thanks must go to Mr. Stephen who is giving up his role as Honorary President to take over control of the 1st XV. The society is lucky to gain Mr. Lawrence who will be a great asset as the new Honorary President. My best wishes also go to Adam Dean in his position as President over the forthcoming year. John Davidson
COMMUNITY SERVICE A very good year for Community Service with fiftynine boys and girls taking part. Most of the pupils visit old people in the area and several are helping at The Glen, a residential home for handicapped children. We have had our usual end of term tea parties with excellent teas provided by the kitchen staff. Various pupils and the band have kindly provided enjoyable entertainment. We have brought the old folk to concerts, Evensong and to the St. Olave's Play. We now have a ramp, kindly made by the maintenance staff. This enables us to get wheelchairs up the chapel steps. It is a two way operation for the pupils and older folk with both having a great deal to offer each other. M. E. Holt
SCIENCE SOCIETY DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION
The Science Society heard lectures from the following people: Mr. Ian Lancaster spoke on 'The Chemistry of Oxygen'; Dr. Helen Atkinson on 'New Materials'; Mr. Peter Gibson on 'The Minster Glass'; Dr. Michael Tooley on 'The Greenhouse Effect'; Dr. Michael Green on 'Forensic Science' and Mr. Don Hamilton on 'The Physics of Music'. R. H Hubbard
On Saturday 17th March, after having waited nearly two years, we finally set off on our bronze award expedition. After four months in the planning we left School at 2.00 p.m. and arrived in Pickering to drop the other group off at 2.45 p.m. We then went on over the Moors to Grosmont, which was an experience in itself with Mr. Ison driving! We left Grosmont at around 40
