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CLIFTON

In September we welcomed into Clifton fifteen new third formers and four new members of the lower sixth. There have been sixty-six pupils in the House. We are now almost a fully co-educational House, with the fifth form being the only year without girls. The sixth formers have continued to enjoy their very good accommodation on the top floor, while the third formers have had to learn tolerance-in-intimacy in their small common room on the ground floor!

Our sporting fortunes have been mixed this year, but we have competed enthusiastically. We were beaten by The Manor in the first round of the Senior Rugby Competition, but had more success in the Junior competition. We defeated Temple in the first round, with some particularly good performances from Michael Helme (captain), Nicholas Wight, Scott Bradley and James Heald. Sadly, Michael had to go off because of an injured hand, and we were without him for the semifinal when we were beaten by The Manor. Oliver Marlow captained the team in the semi-final and both Michael and Oliver were awarded Junior House Colours for their commitment and leadership during the competition. Oliver captained the A's, and Matthew Duce the B's, in the Junior Rugby Sevens Competition in March, which was fiercely contested.

The Manor seem to have been our principal opponents this year. They beat us in the first round of the Senior Cricket Competition. Naithan McBride captained the team, and was our top scorer (39). Naithan has been selected for the St. Peter's cricket tour of South Africa in November-December this year, and I congratulate him warmly for this. In the Junior Cricket Competition we beat The Grove in the first round and The Manor in the semi-final. Facing Queen's in the final, which was a very exciting game, we were all out for 90 — when we were chasing a score of 99. Scott Bradley captained the team (and was awarded Junior House Colours) and Daniel Leveson was our top scorer (22).

At Tennis we were ably captained by Michael Hunter, beating Dronfield in the first round but going down to School House in the semi-final. Michael won the Alcuin Cup, the singles competition, beating Michael Catling of The Manor in straight sets. Michael has been awarded his Tennis Colours and is to be Captain of Tennis next year.

In the Athletics Competition we came third overall — and were pleased to be the top day House! Particular congratulations to: Michael Hunter, first in the Intermediate 200m; Naithan McBride, first in the Intermediate 400m; Scott Bradley, first in the Intermediate Javelin; James Heald, first in the Junior Javelin; and Edward Vickers, first in the Junior 100m. We came second in the Swimming Gala — being beaten by The Manor! Congratulations to Ben Councell and Oliver Marlow for setting new School records in the U. 16 and U.15 two-length breaststroke events. We did less well in the Cross-Country Competitions, although Jon LacyColson and Peter Devine came sixth and eighth respectively at senior level. Peter is to be Captain of Cross-Country next year.

We joined forces with The Grove for the Hockey Competition for the Mondal Trophy — and won! Congratulations to Richard Stout for his captaincy of the joint team. We also won the Senior Five-a-Side Soccer Competition — so there were two trophies on the House photograph this year! The final, against Temple, was a nail-biting experience, and was decided on a penalty shootout. The competition saw some very talented play by Michael Hunter, who was awarded his House Colours for this and for his captaincy of the House Senior Squash team. We were beaten in this competition by Dronfield — who were given a handicap excessively in their favour! The match between David Gair and Linda Elliott was an epic! In the Inter-House Basketball we were beaten 12-10 by School House.

We are still not in a position to field an entirely Clifton team in most of the girls' games, but we look forward to doing so as the number of girls in the House increases. We have participated, usually in a combined CliftonGrove team, in Hockey and Netball. Samantha Carter was awarded Junior House Colours for her captaincy of the Hockey team.

Having beaten Dronfield in the first round of the InterHouse Chess Competition, we were defeated in the semifinal by The Grove (2 V2- '/2). John Crisp, Ben Davidson, Howard Oates, Mark All worthy and Jonathan Reeves are to be commended for their keen determination and effort.

The Egg Race was again a most enjoyable and entertaining evening. John Crisp, Dugan Jackson, Ryan All worthy, David Lyons, Scott Bradley and Mark Allworthy put a great deal of imagination and effort into building their bridge. The Top House Quiz was not a high spot for us. We went down to Dronfield in the first round, 45-28.

Several members of the House have made valuable contributions to School Music. Ginny Mackie (violin), Jonathan Reeves (saxophone) and Rowena Smith (violin) were finalists in the Junior Music Competition, and received well-deserved praise from the adjudicator. Two" members of the House — Samantha Carter and Julia Toms — were in the major School production Close the Coalhouse Door. Julia sang a particularly moving solo.

Three of the four third form prizes went to Cliftonites — Jonathan Reeves, Rowena Smith and Edward Vickers — and Samantha Carter won one of the fourth form prizes. Omar Din was awarded the Davidson Prize for Chemistry, Martin Brown the Old Peterite Lodge Prize for Service to the Community, and Jamie Beaufoy the Junior Art Prize.

I have been very impressed this year by the wide variety of activities in which members of the House have been involved. There has been an enthusiastic and committed participation in all areas of School life. The Inter-House competitions have been keenly contested and this has done much to encourage a good corporate identity in the House — recently reinforced by the acquisition of a House rugby and leisure shirt. This corporate identity is never likely to be as strong in a day House as in a boarding House, but I have been pleased and encouraged to see it as strong as it has been in Clifton this year.

In May, shortly before the U.VI left, we had a Clifton Sixth Form Dinner. This was a very enjoyable evening, with all members of the sixth form present, together with House staff and their spouses. Our principal guests were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Leveson, Daniel's parents. Mr. Leveson spoke after dinner and Alistair Birch, the Head of House, responded.

I would like to end this report by expressing my warm thanks to all those who have helped to make my job such an enjoyable and rewarding one: to Alistair Birch, for being a very good Head of House; to M. J. G. and A. J. H. for their invaluable contributions as Assistants; and to K. R. P., D. S. N. and D. J. S. for their support as Tutors. I congratulate John Crisp and Jon Lacy-Colson on their appointments as School Monitors. Jon LacyColson is the new Head of House and I am delighted to award him his House Colours as he assumes his new responsibilities. I extend my warmest best wishes to all who are leaving this term, and a warm welcome to the day-boys from The Rise who are joining us in September. They will, I am sure, bring to their new House the many fine qualities which have long been associated with members of The Rise. We look forward, particularly, to an up-turn in our sporting fortunes!

S. C. Harvey

DRONFIELD

A total of fifty-four boarders — the biggest number ever — was housed in Dronfield this year. The relatively small size of the House meant that we lived very cosily! In the Christmas Term, members of the House took part in a number of events. The School Play 'Close the Coalhouse Door' featured Olivia Smart, Angela Rosindale, Emma Brown, Debbie Small, Ann Davies, Alison Blair and Jane Mindenhall. In sport, Angela Rosindale, Eleanor Bowling, Emma Page and Connelee Morris were chosen to represent York and District hockey team. Shelagh Pitt and Emma Brown received conditional places from Cambridge and Oxford respectively: we all wish them every success in meeting the requirements. The term ended with a most enjoyable dinner and accompanying festivities.

The Easter Term brought victory for Dronfield in the Inter-House hockey and senior netball competitions: Angela Rosindale and Connelee Morris were the respective captains. The juniors lost to The Grove in the final of the netball competition. Shelagh Pitt led the squash team into the second round of the competition. The swimming team, captained by Esther Williams, faced similar problems in competing against the boys but did have several finalists. In cross-country, Sarah Richards, Claire Taylor, Lucy Evans and Molly Tyler-Childs represented York and District. The Egg Race team of Debbie Small, Connelee Morris, Sarah Richards, Lucy Evans, Caroline Davies and Jessica Ray came joint first. At the end of term House Colours were awarded to Emma Brown, Angela Rosindale, Shelagh Pitt, Charlotte Malster, Esther Williams, Amanda Farley, Kathryn Kealey, Jessica Ensor, Connelee Morris and Eleanor Bowling for service in a number of areas.

Success was enjoyed by members of Dronfield in the Summer Term. At the Inter-House sports day, Emma Woolley won her 100 metres event, and Dronfield teams came first in both the senior and junior relay races; Lisa Thompson was awarded the Victor Ludorum Cup. As usual, Dronfield was strongly represented in rowing. Esther Williams, Emma Brown, Olivia Smart, Debbie Small, Philippa Smith, Diana Wooding, Polly Evans, Nicola Andrews, Lindsay Daniel all rowed at senior level; Michelle Griggs coxed for the boys 1st VIII. Other members of Dronfield also competed successfully at several heads and regattas.

Away from sport, many members of the House have contributed to music throughout the year. There have been fine solo performances from Jane Mindenhall and Alison Blair who won their respective sections in the Music Competition, and mention must also be made of Lissa Beckitt's talented performances. Olivia Smart won the prize for spoken French; the prizes for spoken English and Biology went to Angela Rosindale and Shelagh Pitt respectively.

Finally, we wish all our leavers every success, including those who will be going to The Rise in September. Our thanks go to Mr. Kirby, Mr. Shaw and Miss Finney for their help as Tutors and we wish them well in their new Houses. Looking ahead to next term, all in Dronfield will be able to enjoy more space than has been available for a number of years! Our congratulations go to next year's monitors: Emma Page, also Head of School and Head of Dronfield, Alison Blair and Lindsay Daniel.

Emma Brown

It is not easy to write the House notes as so much goes on in a single year at St. Peter's. It can only be a short resume of incidents and activities that stand out in the memory. For those important moments and individuals who are not mentioned, accept my apologies.

Christmas

The year began with Bruce Neary returning as Head of House and John Sutcliffe as a School Monitor. We welcomed a new form of tutorial system with each tutor now taking an individual year group.

As usual the Senior Rugby Competition gave us a chance to go into unequal battle! Sadly, Angus Gowthorpe was injured and unable to play. Even so, Bruce Neary led the side in a spirited game against a good Queen's side. For their contributions here and on other occasions the following were awarded House Colours: I. Gordon, J. Doncaster, J. Richardson, C. Braganza, B. Butler, N. Walker and P. Taylor. In the School rugby Angus Gowthorpe played a vital role as vice-captain of the 1 st XV gaining first team colours, and Bruce Neary as captain of the 2nd XV. S. Forsyth, J. Richardson, C. Braganza, N. Walker, P. Taylor and B. Butler (before injury) all made significant contributions to the 2nd and 3rd XV's.

The girls' hockey played well with excellent 1st XI performances from Helena and Louisa Sans, Pippa Mortimer and Gillian Taylor, all of whom gained welldeserved colours with Louisa also carrying off the Miranda Pacey Cup.

It was pleasing to see R. Hudson taking a leading role in the 1st team squash. Anthony Baines and Douglas Falconer continue to improve at U.16 and U.15 level respectively.

It was also pleasing to see how many of the junior girls were involved in the hockey with Lisa Thompson making substantial progress. But enough of sport and on to other things!

The School play provided Chris Braganza with a part highly suited to "Thatcherite concern" for the mining industry whilst Jack-Patrick Weatherall stole the show with a cameo performance of himself!! With ten members of the choir and a good number in the orchestra the musical side of things seems to be holding its own amongst the "philistines''.

Easter

The Easter Term brought with it dreadful weather which was a shame for John Sutcliffe as captain of the 1st XI hockey. He led the side with determination and just a hint of "individualism"! Tom Brassington, Sam Forsyth and Bruce Neary joined John with 1st XI colours whilst Richard Hudson and Ian Gordon made regular appearances for the 1st XI. Shalin Khanna made his debut after several impressive 2nd XI performances. Ben Butler and Paul Taylor guarded goals and Nick Hales, Nick Walker, Anthony Baines, Andrew Mosby, Alex Martin all played well in the U.16 hockey.

The squash competitions occurred this term with Richard Hudson performing heroics as captain of the seniors and Douglas Falconer playing well as captain of the juniors (both teams lost!).

However, the Girls Junior Netball did not lose, in fact we won the Cup!! with congratulations to Jayne, Lisa and the "team". Not to be outdone the boys managed to win the House Chess Competition. Congratulations to Andrew Pickard, Andrew Mosby and James Curley and to Mr. Ellis Davies for his splendid organisation of this enthralling event!

This term also brings the Great Egg Race. Our winning run came to an end and our three teams failed to "bridge the gap" with enough support! The junior rugby also saw us go out in the first round to a good Clifton side. However, George Pitt and the team did very well and went on to win against Queen's (thanks to Angus for all his help).

The cross-country again produced some excellent performances with the seniors coming second (Bruce Neary 3rd, Jeremy Doncaster 4th). The swimming could not be described as one of our strengths. However, Ben Butler, Ian Gordon, Anthony Baines and Oliver Mistry gave their all in a rather hopeless cause!

The Music brought success for Robin Gill in Grade V violin and for the many who took part in the excellent symphony orchestra concert at the end of term. Sadly, our quiz team met The Manor in the first round and as in last year's final the team of C. Braganza, Alex Martin, Lorna Highet and James Curley went down to defeat.

The senior five-a-side football did well only to be knocked out in the semi-finals. The term ended with the first outdoor version of the Inter-House hockey. The Grove could put seventeen players out but it was decided to field teams of nine!! In the end our 'B' team (i.e. 2 Clifton + 7 Grove) captained by the redoubtable Richard Stout put out the 'A' team to win the Mondal Trophy. As can be seen from this report, a great deal is packed into an eleven week term including trial exams and hopefully enough preparations for the real thing!!

Summer

The Summer Term featured excellent weather and some real successes. Patrick Calvert won the Junior Strings Award, Walter Wonnacott and James De Boer reached the finals of the Robin Shannon Prize for Spoken English, Alex Martin won the Latin and G.C.S.E. practical prizes, James Angel the 3MA prize for science, Nick Hales the junior Geography prize, John Sutcliffe the Senior Art prize, Jeremy Doncaster the Paddy Power prize and Chris Braganza the Skrentny prize for Creative Writing. The following also won form prizes: Alex Martin, Selwyn Mcllhinney, Richard Harran, Lorna Highet and George Pitt.

The senior tennis, excellently captained by Shalin Khanna, nearly won the final, only going down to School 6-3. Special mention should be made of the third pair.

Nick Palta and Matthew Hallam who only lost in a tiebreak to the School first pair, the turning point of the game.

The cricket also produced some real excitement with another very close first round win and then a splendid performance against Queen's: splendid bowling by Bruce Neary and Paul Taylor with excellent support behind the stumps from N. Walker almost pulled off another victory. Sadly, Magnus Inness was in form and we lost by one wicket in this semi-final. As usual School sport played a major part with Daniel Bean, Shalin Khanna, Pippa Mortimer, Andrew Pickard and Cathy Dixon working hard on the tennis court. Bruce Neary and Nick Walker gained 1st XI cricket colours and we wish both good luck on the tour to S.A. next term.

The junior girls rounders did well with Rosanna Weatherall giving me regular reports! James Curley was ever present as U.14 wicket keeper and Patrick Calvert made great progress with his bowling. The rowing occupied many in the House with Jeremy Doncaster seeming to take A-Levels in the sport and Jack-Patrick showing he can work hard at something!!

Finally, my thanks must go to the U.6 and Bruce Neary in particular. They have established a good atmosphere in the House enabling others to develop. This fine positive attitude was exemplified when Chris Braganza was appointed Head of School for next year. He is a member of a fine common room with Ben Butler accepting the role of Head of House and Jack-Patrick Weatherall as School Monitor. Pippa Mortimer is ViceHead of House.

My thanks also go to my tutors for all their help and guidance during the year.

P. J. Stephen

THE MANOR

Christmas

There were two questions flying around The Manor at the start of term — would our new third year be any more manageable than last year's, and would we win the House Rugby (or, more often, by how much would we win the House Rugby?). The first of these was quickly answered and we gladly welcome the new juniors.

Our rugby team, admirably led by Guy Walker, an impressive mixture of 1st game players, rowers, runners and cricketers, rose to the challenge with new House shirts, the numbers emblazoned on the back. In the first round we had a comfortable 12-0 win over Clifton, but a hard-fought battle against Queen's in the semi's, eventually overcoming them. The stage was set for a final against School. As soon as the whistle went we were at them with the ferocity (and the appearance) of a swarm of hornets. Thanks must go to all the team for their skill and determination for the 7-4 win, and to Dominic Martin for the loan of his shorts when Tom Duncan's mysteriously failed him. News of our victory soon spread to South Africa and the second half of term found exchange student Ryan Hewlitt from Selborne College learning a few of our skills, and finding a welcoming home in The Manor. He fitted in so well that on the Sunday of his departure, the whole of the sixth form was up and dressed before 9 a.m. to see him off— an unprecedented feat. Astute House financing has also seen the purchase of a new large T.V. and another video recorder for the House.

Spring

In the New Year it was the turn of the juniors to pursue the Oxford Sports Cup. They won the squash, basketball, swimming, sevens rugby etc... in fact, just about anything there was to win. Under Matthew Dodgson they triumphed 48-0 over The Rise in the final of the junior 15's rugby. The Manor had a resounding success in the Inter-House swimming, captained by the fish-like James Hague, who was also a very "active supporter" of Tim 'Blockbuster' Dunn's quiz team — another stunning House success. On an athletic theme, we managed to maintain our reputation in the House Chess Tournament, proving that we have incredible brains as well as our renowned exquisite beauty. The hockey team, captained by Rob Hiles, played well but unfortunately didn't win in spite of the inspired goalkeeping of Dan 'prestigious flying scholarship' Smithson. Neither did the senior fivea-side football team under the incomparable Chris Lloyd, but as a compensation the House received a brilliant new pool table, kindly donated by the Powell family, which has been in constant use ever since, except when we are busy with our studies. In The Manor carpets grow like grass and spring saw all our landings tastefully covered.

Summer

Summer brought, as expected, sunshine, blue skies and cricket. This year we weren't as successful as in past years but the senior team played with spirit. Especially good were the captain Dom Bundy and Scott Bradley, who batted commendably well for a junior in a senior team. The juniors did well but were unlucky to lose to Clifton in the semi-finals. Notable members of the House wre Jeremy Corner, a very active member of the debating society and our Henley rowers, Chris Lloyd, James Hague and Andrew Wallis. It remains for me to thank Scott Roberts and Rob Hiles for their sterling work as Head of House and School Monitor respectively and congratulations to Tom Oakley, Joel Ward and John Holgate who are already valiantly stepping into their shoes.

Due to the closure of The Rise we are looking forward with trepidation to a rather full House next year, but all the new members of the House can look forward to a very warm welcome.

Tim Dunn

We started the School year by welcoming ten new third years to the House. They soon settled into the House and a term traditionally dominated by the oncoming Rugby season. We also welcomed James Bellis as a tutor to the House from Fettes. Mr. Bellis has rapidly become a keen member of our House.

As in previous seasons the House made a significant contribution to School Rugby with seven people representing the 1st XV, including Gareth Silverwood, who captained the side in an excellent manner during a difficult season. He received his cap and was re-awarded colours for his efforts. Paul Reavley also received his 1st XV colours. The House was represented in other teams, notably Richard Ambrose, who received 2nd XV colours, R. Brown, U.15 Captain and J. Brooke, U.14 Captain. The Senior Rugby Competition, although approached with typical vigour, led to a disappointing result when a devastated side lost to School House in the semi-final. Perhaps a poor performance on the day but School House played a hard game. Our sympathies were with Michael Davies who missed a season in the 1st XV with an ankle injury.

We must congratulate Richard Ambrose for gaining a place at Magdalen College, Oxford, to read History.

The House received sad news about its closure in order to be re-opened to accommodate the growing number of girls in the School. The House should be commended for its attitude and excellent behaviour at such a difficult time.

The Christmas Term ended with the House Christmas Dinner during which we gave our best wishes to Andrew Ison, a tutor in the House, leaving us and the School this year. This saw the end to a long exhausting but successful Christmas Term for The Rise.

Easter

After a rugby-orientated Christmas Term the Easter Term led to a large variety of House activities. Whilst the juniors continued their rugby season the rest of the House embarked on their Easter sports.

Hockey was not without Risites. Gareth Silverwood played his third season with the 1st team gaining his colours (re-awarded), Michael Davies and Paul Reavley made occasional appearances for the 2nd XI. J. Brisby achieved a 3rd XI place and Ben Kaberry the Colts.

The Inter-House sport was at its busiest this term. The juniors started their rugby campaign with two excellent wins in the first and second round but were unfortunately defeated in the final by an all too strong Manor side. However, the side produced a very brave performance typified by Richard Brown who earned his junior colours.

The cross-country competition saw The Rise seniors putting in a good run against a typically strong Queen's side. It was the juniors who stole the glory though, with the regaining of the Junior Long Run Cup, completing over a decade of dominance in this event. Mention goes to J. Pearson at gaining a School place at cross-country.

The House football, although enthusiastically approached, proved disappointing but did provide once again the return of the infamous "All-stars", traditionally the most enjoyable game of the tournament.

The Rise also competed in both squash tournaments. Both teams finished second with an excellent game from Andrew Fotherby for the seniors in the final.

As mentioned earlier, this is the last year as a boys' house. Because of this and disappointment in the Senior Rugby Competition it was felt that the House should put in a final performance in the activity for which it is best known. P. J. Stephen selected his School XV, The Rise its senior XV with guest players: G. Walker (M), R. Hiles (M) and M. Ludiman (T). The match turned out to be a hard fought and tight game, The Rise finally losing 7-0 to a side which many had expected to win comfortably. The Rise wishes to thank those who organised the game and the players, giving the House a final fling of the commitment of which we are so proud. The day was summed up by P. J. S. in a speech afterwards in which he said: "It has taken me ten years and a 1st XV to beat The Rise".

The term finished with the swimming achieving a creditable third with a rather small team. The House did, however, come away with the Swimming Standards Cup.

Not entirely lost in sport, the House did have its representatives in the School play this year, "Close the Coalhouse Door", in both chorus and leading roles. The House also achieved second place in the Inter-House Quiz.

Having completed another successful term the House broke up for Easter and, for some, realization that ALevels and G.C.S.E.'s were just around the corner.

Summer

With the start of the Summer Term came The Rise's last weeks as a House. The stage was set for a successful term; given our position in the Oxford Cup, it was certainly needed.

First came the senior cricket; led by Mike Davies, we took on Temple in the first round. With strong bowling and fine batting by Toby Cockcroft, we went on to face The Manor in the semi-finals. The batting this time came from Mike Davies and Jim Lovell, seeing us into the final against a fearsome Queen's side. With inspired team fielding, we triumphed by 9 wickets, Mike Davies ending with a fine six over the heads of The Rise faithful. Not limited to House sport, The Rise had several School cricketers: Mike Davies captained the 1st XI, Jim Lovell and Toby Cockcroft were 1st XI colours, whilst Tim Davies was in the 2nd XI.

The juniors, equipped with few true cricketers, lacked the depth to beat a strong Manor side, and lost in the first round.

The athletic sports, however, were a resounding success. Having won 9 of the last 11 competitions, we continued our great tradition by being placed in all events bar two, winning a convincing victory under our captain, Alain Mahmond. Special congratulations are due to our juniors, and to Joel Ward for winning the "capacious" Sprints Cup.

Temple saw us off in the first round of the tennis, whilst our junior footballers showed our seniors how it was done as exams loomed, playing commendably.

The term concluded with the memorable Rise dinner, marking its end after three-quarters of a century as an allmale bastion. True to its traditions, The Rise took the Oxford Cup in its final year, for the ninth time since 1981 — truly a trophy we have almost made our own. The Rise's winning ways were perpetuated to the end.

Congratulations and sincere thanks are due to the Risites who made such a memorable end possible, typifying our belief in competition with spirit and passion, something for which we would want to be remembered. Although the School loses a great asset, I hope the boys will take with them some of this spirit into their new houses, and offer as much to them as they have to us in the past.

Paul Reavley

SCHOOL

Christmas

We began with nine new third years being welcomed into the House along with Charles Roberts who joined the sixth form from Temple, for an undisclosed transfer fee. Andrew Moxon was Head of House who, along with other sixth form members of the School Choir (Paul Ferrow, Matthew Neale and Matthew Todd), de-bunked the theory that all boarders are Philistines.

Talking of philistines, Graham Wood and David Batty represented the 1st XV with James Swallow, Gordon Gibb and Nicholas Middleton getting their fair share of 1st XV appearances during the term. Other game one combattants (Michael Lang, Charles Roberts, Jonathan Brooks, Dominic Greeves and Ben Lumsdon) all joined forces with other seniors to reach the House rugby final, only to be beaten by The Manor in an injury hit trauma that saw both sides rely on their talented fourth years to turn the game into a close run spectacle.

Paul Ferrow, Andrew Moxon and Matthew Neale deserve many encores and applause for their fine efforts in the School's main drama production of the musical "Close the Coalhouse Door", with young James Mee ably assisting in the musicians pit.

Easter

The term saw 1st XI hockey places go to Matthew Todd, Michael Lang, Andrew Moxon, James Swallow and Jonathan Brooks with Edward Backhouse captaining the Colts XI along with Amit Roy in that team.

Gordon Gibb won the senior cross-country event going on to compete at the All England Schools Championships.

The junior House rugby team was beaten by The Rise (or at least Dickie Brown) in the semi-final of their competition, but the Inter-House Squash Cup came our way with School first team players Mike Lang and Graham Wood ably assisted by David Batty (successful VICAR-BEATER), Nicholas Middleton and David Todd, a School U.15 team player.

We reluctantly relinquished our grip on the InterHouse Swimming Standards and the Inter-House Gala despite individual wins by James Swallow and Gordon Gibb but were quite happy to see the former cup going to The Rise, the epitome of a House all pulling together in its final year.

Egg Race success and Senior Five-a-Side foot-battle reflects well the diversity and enjoyment that the House experienced taking part in so many internal and external representative occasions be they in Chapel for music or on the games field.

Summer

1st XI opening bat Charles Roberts ably assisted by 2nd XI players David Batty, Andrew Moxon, Edward Backhouse and Nicholas Middleton could not quite pull us over the hump to beat The Grove in the first round of the House matches but the juniors ably led by Colts team players Siton Rins, David Todd and Edward Lindley fared a little better, reaching the second round, only to be beaten into second place by Queen's.

We handed over the Athletics Shield, despite individual wins by Mike Lang, Gordon Gibb and Dominic Greeves — the latter pair bagging a brace apiece — but once again it was to be The Rise. All credit to their efforts.

The House tennis team of 1st VI player Mike Lang, 2nd VI players Matthew Todd and James Swallow and U.15 VI player Mike Dowds along with Dan Sumpton and James Rayner followed up the winter racquet success by winning the Inter-House Tennis Trophy and rowing participation from Alistair Hall, Dominic Greeves, David Suttill and Anthony Brooks also deserves to go on record.

The following prizewinners deserve congratulations: David Batty, Marcos Patchett, Paul Ferrow, Ashoke Kundu and Andrew Moxon.

Mr. Wallace is to be thanked for his time as an assistant in the House as is Mr. Mulligan. We offer all these upper sixth and other leavers all our best wishes for success in the future.

J. A. Owen-Barnett

As ever, I must start by thanking the Upper Sixth. This group joined Queen's when I did, and most of the things I know about House Mastering, I have learnt from them. They have made a great contribution to Queen's over the last five years. For all their differences, they have got on with each other, and have looked after those younger or less secure than themselves. I shall miss them. They have an open invitation to return, if only for another glass of wine at Commemoration. As Head of Queen's, Andrew Wildblood has been a wise choice by the House. He has rarely let anything pass which mattered, and I have valued him both as friend and assistant. Among the other School Monitors, Chris Richardson achieved a great deal on the Rugby field and the river; Tim Cordier proved most conscientious and clear in his duties; while Stuart Clarke has been an excellent Captain of Boats and always showed care and consideration for younger members of the House. By the end of the year, House Colours had been awarded to Andrew Wildblood, Paul Mulryne, Christopher Richardson, Charles Barlow and Oliver Gardner.

This year's prizewinners are recorded elsewhere: I congratulate them for the work and talent they have displayed.

More than a quarter of the Upper Sixth members of the Choir were in Queen's; and other musical contributions have been widespread. I must particularly thank both Alastair Alton and Charles Barlow — not only for their contribution to School Music, but also for how much they have taught me over the years! I have enjoyed, and frequently been enthused by, their many contributions.

Both Alastair and Charles have also held senior appointments in the Army section of the C.C.F., while Andrew Wildblood led the R.A.F. section. Their influence on younger members of the House has been invaluable: we are well represented in the C.C.F. by pupils who uncynically view it as a great opening of opportunities.

Nicholas Senior upheld the House's reputation for Art by designing the poster which widely publicised the "Art from York Schools" exhibition at the City Art Gallery in February this year: its striking composition deserved the praise it gained.

Charles Barlow captained the imaginative and enthusiastic "Great Egg Race" team: this was an occasion thoroughly enjoyed by all participants and spectators.

The House Quiz team, again captained by Stuart Clark, reached the semi-finals, beating Temple to the buzzer in the final, deciding round. The semi-final defeat is one which waits to be put right next year. I have been warned not to omit mention of Oliver Gardner's contribution on the buzzer... Oliver is also to be congratulated upon being awarded the Shuttleworth Cup for his contribution to School Sport.

Again, it has been a regular duty and pleasure for me to read the Tutor Sheets each mark order, of pupils who are steadily working in classrooms and at home to fulfil — and in some cases to exceed — their academic potential.

Neither level of the House Rugby Competition brought success; but once again Paul Mulryne led the senior team in a thoroughly committed and exciting way: it remains one of the highlights of my year, to have heard him encouraging a team — losing quite heavily at the time — with the words, "Come on, this is worth enjoying!" and I thank him for the example he set. This example extended far beyond the games field: it cannot have been easy to join the House as he did, and I only hope Paul feels he benefited from us as much as we surely did from him. Damien Lipman, Chris Richardson, Oliver Gardner and Paul Mulryne were among those who played for the 1 st XV, some of whom successfully toured to Berwick in February.

The Senior House Cricket was more or less given away in what is now becoming traditional fashion. Only a very fine innings by Magnus Inness after the failure of supposedly better batsmen gained us a final place. Dropped catches may be blamed for our defeat by The Rise — but their own good batting and bowling, and excellent fielding by non-cricketers gave them a deserved victory. The Junior team held out rather better in a very tight finish against Clifton to win their final: there were particularly good bowling performances by Jon Noble (2-20) and Nick Ogden (6-35). Tom Archer and Nick have

also achieved District team selection regularly this summer. The contributions of Oliver Gardner, Richard Musgrave, Hugh Shedden, Fraser Black, Tom and Nick must be noted for the 1st XI at various stages of the season: these six have been invited to join the squad due to tour South Africa this winter, and they took part in the summer Festival at Rossall, where Tom Archer distinguished himself with a 50.

Our first place as a House in the Senior Cross-Country Competition was earned through hard running: Richard Shaw is especially to be commended on his overall second place and his leadership (which he also showed as Captain of the School senior team). Nigel Johnson, Nick Strong, Tim Cordier, Dominic Todd and Robert Nadian scored the other points. The Junior team was not so successful, but Oliver Milne deserves praise for his overall third place.

The Girls' Hockey team led by Emily Strong played with talent and enthusiasm but rather less luck, being defeated 0-1 by a combined Clifton/Grove side and 1-2 by Dronfield. Their performances were, however, characterised by great team spirit; and the third form girls (among whom Charlotte Martins deserves special mention) who played will have benefited enormously from the experience.

We enjoyed (although we did not perform well in) a combined team with Temple in the inaugural Mondal Trophy Hockey Competition. Fraser Black, Chris Pyne and Tom Reid were especially good players; and we look forward to future years.

The girls in the House have continued to be a mainstay of games for the School; while in the House competitions they performed well in netball; Emily Strong writes, "We had a steady start, attaining two resounding wins despite two asthma attacks and a nose-bleed. The Queen's team was finally halted by Dronfield who did have the advantage of a team composed totally of School 1st and 2nd team players. This defeat gave Queen's second place in the tournament."

Although we were only fifth in the Swimming Gala, the result remained in doubt until quite late: a few more representatives in the relays might have made a big difference. Individual performances by Emily Sherbourne (1st, U. 14 medley and 1st U. 14 2 breaststroke), Alastair Alton (1st, Senior 4 breaststroke), Fraser Black, (1st, U.16 2 fly) and David Baldry (1st, Senior 2 free style) are to be commended.

David Baldry, who captained the School Tennis Club this year, lost a close-fought semi-final of the Alcuin Cup. He, Oliver Gardner and Richard Pipes made up half of the Senior 1st VI in squash, but circumstances conspired to lose them the House Competition.

Stuart Clarke rather surprised himself by leading the House Quiz Team to the final of that competition, only to lose there. Stuart has also been a good Captain of Boats, being awarded his Cap at the end of the season. The House has been strongly represented on the river, with Stuart, Charles Barlow and Chris Richardson being in contention for places in senior crews, and Mathew Taylor steering many rowers to success in different regattas.

Among our athletes, Magnus Inness established a new Intermediate School Long Jump record — and I cannot resist repeating Ian Lowe's comment that this, at least, is one for the Inness Book of Records. Chris Richardson won the senior division of the same event; while Richard Shaw won the senior 500, Nigel Johnson won the senior 3,000 metres, and the senior relay team beat strong opposition in the final event of the afternoon.

Richard Pipes, Emily Strong, Rachel Smith and Hugh Shedden went on the Easter Sahara trip with Mr. Bulcock; and fourth formers including Rachel Milne, Rachel Hancock and Mathew Taylor took part in the inaugural French Exchange, which they admit to having found both enjoyable and rewarding.

I am pleased that so many members of the House have been involved in Community Service, visiting people locally or spending time visiting Hospitals nearby. I also thoroughly commend the involvement many of the House in the activities of Amnesty International. The more we can involve ourselves with helping others, the better.

I would like to thank the House Tutors for all their work for the pupils in Queen's over the year: they take a tremendous interest, and the well-being and progress of students could not be assured without them. Although they do not always make it obvious, I am sure the youngsters appreciate the work as much as I do.

At the summer half-term, Emily Strong was elected Head of House for the coming year. We wish her well.

As ever, this report only skims the surface of all that has gone on. I apologise to those people I should have mentioned but have not; and I hope this report gives an impresssion of the strengths of the House, and of how much has been done during the past twelve months. David Hughes

The year began with fourteen new third formers and three sixth formers being welcomed into the House. We were sad to lose the services of John Brown when he suffered a minor stroke, and wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.

The spirit of the House was once again most commendable and all sports were keenly contested and supported. For the second year running the Senior Rugby Team lost to School House in a closely contested match. The effort put in by every member of the team was outstanding and a joy to watch. Four members of the House represented the 1st XV, namely Andrew Ludiman, Tom Reid, Chris Martin and Mark Ludiman, of whom Andrew, Tom and Mark gained their colours. Special congratulations must go to Andrew for being awarded his cap and being picked to play for Yorkshire School Boys. This is a 'singular achievement', and providing he doesn't lose his temper he could go a long way yet! Ewan GravesTarn vakis, Matthew Pittman and Steven Clegg all played for the 2nd XV.

The Girls' Hockey Team played very well and finished in second place; only losing to Dronfield, the eventual winners. Special thanks should go to Stephanie Sanderson who captained the team with great skill and enthusiasm.

Just under half the House were involved in musical activities one way or another. Many people performed in the Choir and Band and had a very successful tour to Germany. A special mention should be given to Martin Kershaw who gave an excellent solo performance of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto.

The School Play was once again successful and involved several members of the House, including very good performances by James Fieldsend and Matthew Pittman.

Other notable achievements this term was the appointment of Bridget Torlesse as the Secretary of Amnesty International, and Ann Mulryne, who raised £200 for charity by doing a 2,000 ft. parachute jump!

The term ended with the Sixth Form Dinner which was once again most successful. It was super to see John Brown back amongst the House for this occasion.

Junior House Colours were awarded to: Penny Whiting, Rachel Owen-Barnett and Hannah Fieldsend.

Finally, congratulations are to be given to Mark Ludiman, Stephanie Sanderson, Martin Kershaw and the inseparable pair of Matthew Pittman and James Fieldsend for the award of their Senior House Colours.

Easter

The Easter Term began with the House welcoming Mr. Blood as a tutor. Straight away there were the trial exams, but these took second place to the highlight of the term, the five-a-side soccer. For the past four years we have promised so much and delivered nothing. This year we promised it would be different. The team cruised through to the final, finishing top of the table. Unfortunately, after several periods of extra time, the Clifton defence had held us to 1-1. Penalties! We were desperately unlucky and failed to score, thanks mainly to the mats. I would like to thank Ben Dickson (Captain), Justyn Mcllhinney, Martin Kershaw, Dave Jones, Ben Fraser and Chris Martin for their sterling efforts. A special mention should go to Andrew Ludiman who finished the season with the best strike rate due to two goals against The Rise.

The Senior Girls Netball was not as successful. However, we did manage to scrape a point. The Juniors finished a creditable third in their competition.

The Senior House Squash Team fared rather worse, despite the high standard reached by some team members! The famous five were Sarah Gibson (Captain), Martin Kershaw, Tom Reid, Ewan Graves-Tamvakis and Jon Edwards. Congratulations to Sarah Gibson who gained her School colours for squash. The Junior team made it to the semi-finals before being beaten by Manor. Temple put up a brave fight in the Cross-Country as always. In the Seniors Tom Devine and Steven Clegg were eighteenth and twenty-first respectively, and in the Juniors Jeremy Wood was an excellent fourth. Lynsay Hoggard won the Girls' event, closely followed by Hannah Fieldsend, with several others near to hand. Lynsay went on to represent York District.

I would like to thank Nick Barefoot for his spirited leadership of the Junior Rugby Team who were always facing an uphill struggle. The sporting events finished with the Inter-House Swimming Gala. The competition was fearsome, but nonetheless Andrew Ludiman, Mark Ludiman, Lynsay Hoggard and Stewart Berry all gained top spots.

The House Class Team contested a close-cut final which we were robbed of by The Grove. The Quiz Team were knocked out by Queen's in the first round by 36-40.

Once again the Egg Race was great fun and the team finished a creditable fourth. The team, skilfully led by the intellectual and practical pair of Andrew Ludiman and Jon Edwards, were Ewan Graves-Tamvakis, Peter Russell and Wendy Chung.

At the end of term Senior Colours were awarded to Justyn Mcllhinney and Ewan Graves-Tamvakis and Junior Colours to Nick Barefoot, Lynsay Hoggard and Katie Pittman.

Further congratulations to Mark Ludiman who was appointed as 1st XV captain for next season, and to Mrs. Shepherd for her recent marriage.

Finally we wish "Jock" all the best for his forthcoming sabbatical and hope he finds it both informative and enjoyable.

Summer

The term began late in April with the departure of Mr. Drysdale to America as part of his sabbatical — we hear that this was a great success. The smooth transition to a new Housemistress was all credit to Ms. Newton who, with the help of Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Blood and Mrs. Keki, ran Temple in the efficient manner it was used to.

In the Inter-House Cricket Competition, despite excellent bowling from Tom Reid, we were soundly beaten by 110 runs by a very strong Rise team. The Tennis Cup, which we had won for the two previous years, was not to be ours, although a strong performance from David Jones and Mark Davies took us to the semi-finals where we were beaten by The Grove. The most notable sporting success came from the junior members of the House. The junior five-a-side team reached the semi-finals, only to find them cancelled due to lack of available time. On Sports Day Tom Reid, Nick Riggall and Oliver Addy performed to a level of excellence. In other sports events outside the Inter-House Competition Temple was well represented. Matthew Pittman, Stewart Berry, Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett all played for their respective tennis teams; Andrew Kay, Nick Riggall, Oliver Addy, Chris Ball, Tom Reid and Andrew Ludiman all played for the school cricket teams; Penelope Whiting, Carole Tong, Louise Jackson, Eleanor White and James Fieldsend all rowed for the School's boat club. James was chosen for the 1st VIII that went to the Henley qualifiers.

On the music scene Graham and Martin Kershaw and Katy Pittman all won prizes, whilst Stephanie Sanderson passed her Grade 8 piano.

At Prizegiving Ben Fraser, Catherine Hopkinson and Penelope Whiting won academic awards. But this barely represented the high level of effort and achievement displayed by the House in the end of year exams.

Lastly, congratulations are due to James Fieldsend, Mark Ludiman and Matthew Pittman on their appointments as Head of House and School Monitors respectively. Once again, thanks go to Mrs. Newton for her running of the House.

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