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THE PETERITE

THE PETERITE 1995-1996

No. 413

Editor's note: The format of this year's magazine has been changed slightly from that of previous years. For each school term there is a separate section of News in Brief, House Reports and Sport Reports. For other activities there is one report covering the whole year.

In this my last year as Editor I would like to thank staff and pupils past and present for their support and co-operation in contributing to the magazine. In particular I am indebted to my colleagues Christopher Hall and Maurice Monteith for their help with artwork and photography.

D. S. Newman

Contents PAGE In Memoriam: Mr. Peter Croft

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SUMMER TERM

CHRISTMAS TERM

In Memoriam: Mrs. Sheila Dronfield

54

News in Brief

4

News in Brief

55

House Reports

6

Prizewinners

58

Girls' Games

12

House Reports

59

Boys' Games

20

Girls' Games

65

Unise n Games

33

Boys' Games

67

Unisex Games

78

EASTER TERM In Memoriam: Sir Peter Shepherd

36

Travel

80

News in Brief

37

Clubs & Activities

88

House Reports

38

Music

93

Girls' Games

43

Drama

97

Boys' Games

47

Words & Pictures

100

Unisex Games

52

Library & Archives

104

Old Peterite News

104

Colour Section

Photographs by M. A. Monteith, C. W. Hall, M. J. Grant, D. K. Morris, Yorkshire Evening Press et al.

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PETER GROVES CROFT, M.A. Formerly Scholar and Schoolmaster Fellow Commoner of Emmanuel College, Cambridge and Second Master of St. Peter's School, York.

6th November 1928 — 3rd September 1995

"I can truly say that after forty years in my chosen profession I have no regrets, and I wonder how many of you will one day be able to say the same." Thus concluded Peter's final Chapel address to the school.

He was a remarkable man, standing so gaunt in front of us, always able to laugh at Shakespeare's line about the 'hook-nosed fellow of Rome', and as consistent in physique as he was in temperament, proudly wearing in 1966 (when I first met him) the same uniform he had worn in 1949 when (in the Education Corps) he had been the youngest Captain in the British Army. No doubt in that role too the great booming voice would impress if not terrify — but only until it was realised just how much worse the bark was than the bite, because in Peter there was a rich humanity which really cared for his pupils and his friends — and how quickly the former became the latter when the genuine warmth of his bonhomie and his outstanding generosity were understood as the hallmarks of his unique personality.

He led by example. As Second Master he would read and speak in Chapel, was eloquent, honourable anc fair in his judgements, taught a full timetable and edited 'The Peterite'. Peter in this way showed his respect for the many parents who sacrificed to send their sons and daughters to die school and none of his colleagues viewing this load could complain of their own. Under his aegis the morale of the school and those who taught in it was high.

His laughter was contagious and a dinner party with him was always a cherished occasion.... intellectual points driven home with that unassailable precision and logic so appositely linked to the Latin rigour which was his forte.

Even that was worth a joke.... about how one parent when referring to a misprint in a school account which had demanded a fee 'per anum' had suggested to Peter that he would prefer to pay in me usual way — 'through die nose'! Resonance, logicality, humour, eloquence, but, above all, mat ability to communicate with people in a warm and altruistic manner was the quality which riade him a great person and a fine Schoolmaster. "He contributed enormously to my considerable enjoyment of school, and I am very conscious that his influence on my life has been a lasting one," writes a former pupil, and me sentiment is shared by many.

Shomi Das, former tutor to Prince Charles and currendy the Headmaster of India's Eton, saw me carrying the fax which had informed me of Peter's illness. "Peter Croft," he said. "I know mat name. Was he at Emmanuel?" Even in me foothills of the Himalayas someone knew Peter: the universality of his appeal and the well-travelled man had produced another memorable moment. Italy he loved but I suspect mat it was to France (the most civilised of countries, as he once described it) that he turned most often, and the Guide Michelin would be carried with a deliberately minimal subtlety into the selected restaurant bom as an indication of the gastronomie to be expected and a warning to the chef if he did not produce it.

Three weeks before he died, having planned perfecdy his own magnificent funeral service, he took three days away from his role of Carer for his mother, for a final visit to Paris in me splendid style of a journey by Eurostar.

Time was running out and sadly the Louvre was closed, but me newly renovated Les Invalides drew from him the usual eloquent and deeply knowledgeable appreciation, the great voice again holding an ad hoc and admiring audience. He walked the length of the Champs Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, slowly but insistendy, sampling for what he then knew to be the very last occasion the atmosphere of a city he loved. And, of course, the fellow travellers were treated to a shared crossword in the railway carriage. Somehow Peter always had to be heard and respected. Of his terminal illness he wrote that he was becoming more a believer in Nemesis than Justice. He will never have an equal. But sentimentality was not allowed. No regrets.

R. J. Bulcock 2

CHRISTMAS TERM

The remarkable thing about Susie is that I can give her a task which I myself do not fully understand, and that is never a bar to her discharging it quickly and accural ely.

Both school and staff generally and I personally give her heartfelt thanks and good wishes."

Mrs. Bridget Lewis, who has been teaching Mathematics for two years, also left us at Christmas. We wish her and her family every happiness in their new home in Gloucestershire.

NEWS IN BRIEF Weather Change The St. Peter's Geography Department is, as ever, at the forefront of the information technology revolution.

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of St. Peter's, the school has been able to buy a new weather station.

Mr. Paterson also informs us that the Internet link is now providing daily satellite weather images.

James Bellis Another Christmas leaver was Mr. James Bellis, of whom Mr. Stephen writes: "Jim Bellis arrived from Fettes to teach Geography, stayed five years and left to run the Geography Department at Giggleswick. Phrases such as "you'll love this, it's groovy" or "Geography is great" were frequently heard coming from room C. His love of his subject was always evident. Giggleswick's gain is but our loss. The fact that Jim has left us to take up a Head of Department post indicates his work as a teacher of geography. He has been on field trips to Arran, run courses on field days around the school, helped many projects and was part of the I.T. revolution! However, these are bland facts and Jim was never bland!! He was House Tutor/Assistant first in The Rise and then in School/Linton. His commitment to boarding and its ethos was never in doubt, and he has moved on to a "real boarding school"! As well as his family, which increased by two whilst with us, his next love was rugby. Here he stewarded the U. 15 XV for several years. However his, and probably their, finest hours came when he took over the U.16 XV this season. Tremendous wins over all our major opponents (except Ampleforth 13-0 (A)) was testament to both the team spirit and skill he achieved with this group of young men. Certainly his commitment was rewarded with his move onto the committee of Yorkshire U.16 Colts. Jim also loved touring, either organising wonderfully successful tours back to Scotland with the U.15's or accompanying the 1st XV to Ireland. Jim was a good organiser of certain events: his "Black Sheep" at the end of term " d o ' s " sticks in the mind (as it always did the next day!!). However, we should not forge': his geography and those who went on field trips. We'll never forget the ultimate fifth form experience of being sent in boxer shorts onto the tennis courts at midnight. These mild disciplinary methods highlighted his desire that things should go well and be done properly. He wanted those he taught to be self-disciplined and proud of (heir achievements. Our good wishes go to Sue, Catriona and Rory and a huge thanks, as colleague and friend, go to Jim."

Generation Game The squash season started with a familiar scene in the Alcuin courts: a Peterite on court, with Mum and Dad watching proudly from the balcony. What was unusual about it was the fact that the young man in question was over sixty years old, and his father, also an Old Peterite, was nearly ninety! The occasion was the squash match between the school and the OP's, played in a wonderful atmosphere and spanning the generations. Bill Fairweather is the World Over 60's champion, and he beat Matthew Vowles in an absorbing match.

The Kingfisher Connection Matthew Miers of Grove House brought into school a dead kingfisher which had unfortunately flown into one of the windows at his home. Mr. Morris, a keen ornithologist, and Mr. Monteith have arranged for the bird to be stuffed by a taxidermist and put on display in a glass case in the science labs. This is not the first time that a kingfisher has had a connection with St. Peter's: several years ago lab technician Mr. Barry Gill discovered a sick young kingfisher on the River Foss. He took it home and lovingly nursed it back to health. The story was recorded at the time in the York Evening Press, accompanied by their first-ever colour photograph.

Dramatic Exit The first meeting of the Debating Society came to a premature end when Chairperson Katy Ramskill accidentally fell out of the balloon during a balloon debate!

Katy had the misfortune to slip and fall off the stage, landing on her head. An ambulance was summoned to take her to casualty, but luckily no serious damage was done.

Farewell At the end of the Christmas Term, we said goodbye to Mrs. Susie Roberts, the Headmaster's Secretary. In his final Commemoration address last summer, Mr. Robin Pittman paid her this tribute: "Susie Roberts took over from Betty Clarkson in 1987 and has been a marvellous help to me for these last eight years. Her technical skills are remarkable: just see her and hear her performing at her word-processor. But beyond that she has been such an able personal assistant, fulfilling the role of registrar for her new pupils and being both competent and charming to all the staff, parents and others with whom she deals.

Wedding Bells Our congratulations and best wishes go to the Second Master, Mr. Don Hamilton, and his wife Cynthia, who were married in the St. Peter's Chapel during the Christmas holiday. Mrs. Hamilton is the mother of Paul Thompson, the school's most distinguished academic scholar in recent times. We wish them every happiness in married life.

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CHAPEL "I didn't send my boy to your school to have ideas put into his head", complained an angry parent to a Headmaster who had invited into his school a spokesman for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. The Head was unimpressed, and rightly so. One of the most important functions of the short services in Chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday is surely to do exactly that — to put ideas into our heads for consideration, to provide us with a "thought for the day", even if it is a though: with which we may ultimately disagree.

In his first address of the term the Chaplain referred to the importance of keeping an open mind, of being prepared to think; over the term Chapel provided us with plenty to think about. As well as Steven Harvey's own lucid c.nd challenging addresses, the school had the opportunity of being exposed to a variety of views, not all of them Christian or even "religious" at all. Indeed, the first guest speaker of the year was Ian Lowe, who put forward his own atheistic standpoint. Far from attacking Christianity or for that matter any other sincerely-held religious faith, Ian stressed the common ground and mutual respect that can exist between people of widely differing beliefs. Intolerance of people whose views iio not coincide with one's own is the sign of a closed mind, and it must be a good thing for Chapel to reflect a diversity of opinions.

Ian Lowe made a brief reappearance two weeks later, when he was unceremoniously ejected from Chapel by two bouncers (Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Paterson) for heckling and interrupting the Chaplain. This turned out to be the prelude to Mr. Drysdale's week of talks on the Quakers, being a dramatic reconstruction of the occasion when their founder George Fox was removed from York Minster. Mr. Drysdale went on to explain the historical roots of Quakerism and the strong emphasis on service to the community, which has been of great benefit to the city of York over the years.

The first half of the Christmas Term also saw the Chapel being used for three services which have an important role to play in the religious calendar of the school: the Old Peterite Service, at which the address was given by Jonathan Clarke OP; Choral Evensong, which included a sermon preached by the Headmaster; and the termly School Eucharist.

The school's Amnesty International Group presented the Chapel addresses in the first week after half-term, leading up to a petition-signing session at the end of a week of fund-raising. Catherine Hopkinson, Becky Bailes, Stephen Mulryne, Elizabeth Stevenson, Daniel Curley and Grahari Watt made us aware of some of the abuses of human rights that go on in the world and invited us to join them in their campaigning. To answer the potential objection that such campaigns are a futile gesture, Becky read out the words of Julio De Pena Valdez, a trade unionist in the Dominican Republic who was a prisoner of conscience, being held naked and in total darkness in his cell: "When the first two hundred letters came, the guards gave me back my clothes. Then the next two

hundred letters came and the prison director got in touch with his superior. The letters kept coming and coming: three thousand of them. The letters kept arriving and told them to let me go. After I was released, the president called me into his office for a man-to-man talk. He said, "How is it that a trade union leader like you has so many friends all over the world?" He showed me an enormous box full of letters he had received, and when we parted he gave them to me. I still have them."

The following week saw the Hopkinson family at the lectern again. This time it was Mrs. Hopkinson, with a series of addresses leading up to the Remembrance Service on Saturday. Ably assisted by Toby Hobson and Katy Hutt, she enabled us to look at war through the eyes of people who were involved in the Second World War. The brilliant enactment of Kenneth Wilson's poem 'Atlantic Convoy' provided a dramatic insight into the life of a combatant, but the addresses stressed the fact that war sucks civilians into its vortex and continues to touch lives long after actual hostilities have ceased. To illustrate this, we heard extracts from Mary Harrison, whose war-time job was to make the models used to brief air-crews for bombing raids, Vera Brittain, who served as a VAD nurse in the First World War, and Philip Whitfield, a paediatrician with the first unit to liberate Belsen, whose experiences led him to conclude "It is not the dead I pity''.

In the week after the Remembrance Day Service, at which the sermon was preached by the Reverend Richard Atkinson, the Chaplain continued the theme of war, asking us to consider whether there can be such a thing as a "just war", which led into an exploration of the ideas behind liberation theology. This was followed by a series of presentations on the issue of rain-forest preservation — and once again it was good to see pupils involved. Graham Watt opened the week with a powerful and persuasive address on behalf of an organisation called Equafor. On the Wednesday Mr. John Briscoe spoke on behalf of the charity, which aims to prevent deforestation in Ecuador.

Here again the emphasis was on action — every little really can help — as Equafor have shown by actually purchasing and managing an area of rainforest. Simon Fishley completed the week in fine style with a wittilydelivered appeal for talented entertainers to contribute to a show on behalf of the charity. We even had a sneak preview of some of the delights in store for us, including a promising bagpiper who had recently joined the school from the Edinburgh Academy!

Mr. Hubbard was the next guest speaker to take to the floor, with a reading from the thoughts of rabbi Lionel Blue; then the beautiful Advent Carol Service heralded the fact that the Christmas season was upon us. Our final guest speaker of the term was Canon Paul Ferguson, the Precentor of York Minster, who explained to us what that job entails, in the week which saw the enthronement of the new Archbishop of York. This rounded off a term rich in variety, giving all plenty to think about as we prepared for the Carol Service in the Minster.

D. S. Newman

HOUSE REPORTS CLIFTON

DRONFIELD

At the beginning of term we welcomed thirteen new members to the House — twelve third formers and Ray Chung in the sixth form. They all settled in quickly and contributed to many of the House activities.

The girls' sporting calendar began with the Badminton Competition. After several closely-fought matches (losing to Queen's and Temple, but soundly thrashing The Rise) we were unlucky not to progress beyond the round-robin stage.

We were more successful in the girls' cross-country event, coming third in the senior competition with the juniors finishing fourth. A special pat on the back goes to Erica Smith who was first past the post in the junior run, and Katy Hutt who came fourth in the senior. All the runners are to be congratulated on their achievements.

Rachel Malster captained the House hockey team into the bronze medal position later in the term. With only one defeat in the entire competition we were unlucky not to have filled the top spot — the pitch was obviously too soft.

Boys' games competitions were rather thin on the ground this term but we competed well in both the crosscountry and rugby sevens events. The less said about the squash the better.

In the House cross-country we were fourth in both the senior and junior events. Special congratulations go to senior captain Mark Topping who was crowned champion and Richard Kemp who was sixteenth in the junior run.

Also worthy of a mention is Edward Vickers who came a creditable 81st and Simon Leveson who was unfortunately too ill to compete — shame.

We were drawn in a tough group for the sevens and were beaten by School and Manor (the two finalists), but left Queen's to claim the wooden spoon.

The new academic year began with eight new members of the House: six lower sixth formers and two third y«;ars.

We also welcomed Mrs. Wike to our team of Tutois. It was sad to say goodbye to Lisa Simm after just a few weeks but we wish her every happiness on her return to her former school.

The major sport of the term brought strong contributions from Dronfield, including York and District selection for Danielle Powley, and captaincy of the Second and Under Fourteen XI' s respectively for Jessica Ray and Lucy Lyall. Our team in the Inter-House Competition played very well to retain the trophy. The cross-country race, held during this term for the first time, featured strong commitment from both senior and junior runners, with honours shared evenly with The Rise.

Congratulations in particular to Danielle Powley, Simone Hutchinson and Emma Cox on coming second, third and sixth; Emma-Louise Hall finished a strong fourth in the junior race. Later in the term the Badminton Cup was also retained in a 7-2 win over Grove: well done all who played and particularly the first pairing of Danielle Powley and Caroline Davies.

It was also good to see the musical talents of several of our new members, especially Esther Maunder, (Cate Walton and Sally Brown. In drama Diana Russell and Becky Turl performed well. Perhaps a little less polished were the three trumpets accompanying the after-dinner carols in the final week of term!

This year's dinner was definitely one of the very best.

Preparations began weeks in advance, and for the first time in nine years all the hot water had been used b> late afternoon on the day! The formality of the occasion was interspersed with good humour, much of it arising from Danielle's excellent speech and awards. According to recent tradition, the Jean Pulleyn Trophy was presented: congratulations this year to Becky Fisher. We also congratulated Jessica Ray on her House colours for a fine contribution to Dronfield. On the last night, there were the time-established festivities of carols, Christmas cake and punch.

Finally, on behalf of Mrs. Taylor and myself I offer very sincere thanks to all of Dronfield for the presentation at the Dinner: your gift will be a treasured memento of many happy years.

P. Taylor 6

GROVE

The new academic year started with a welcome to the new pupils into the third form — eleven came up from St. Olave's. Tom Wainman joined us from Leeds and Sarah Corcoran arrived (eventually) from Dublin. All thirteen settled in well and quickly and it was a pleasure to have them among the numbers.

The Christmas Term was, as always, a long, hard slog both in academic matters and Inter-House Competition.

In the ever-popular Cross-Country Competition the fortunes of the House were mixed: sixth in the senior girls (Alix Senior 20th) and the junior boys (Jonathan Wright 21st). However, it was tremendous to see the junior girls finish in third position as the top day House (Abigail Gisbourne 3rd, Katie Cox 5th, and Alex Roach 9th) and the senior boys came home in second place to Linton, Simon Fishley finishing in second place and John Mitchell sixth.

These high finishing places seemed to set the tone for much of the rest of the term. The girls' hockey again took place on two consecutive Wednesdays and the fifteenstrong Grove squad played some delightful hockey against good, hard opposition notching up three wins, two draws and losing only to the eventual winners Dronfield. Goals came from Becky Fishley (2) and Nikki Orwell (3) and in her debut role as goalkeeper Sarah Corcoran conceded only three goals. Credit to the rest of the squad (Wiz, Rachel, Nina, Leanne, Susie, Beth, Lee, Alex, Katie, Abi, Ann and Claire) without whom second place would not have been at all possible.

The Grove finished as runners-up in the girls' badminton, too. In the opening round, there was a convi icing win over School and a narrow defeat at the hands of Dronfield. In a nail-biting semi-final against Queen's the Grove enjoyed a narrow 5-4 victory. In the final against Dronfield, the Grove girls suffered from too much inexperience and despite valiant efforts from all lost 7-2. Thanks and congratulations go to the first pair of Rosy and Ann, second pair of Wiz and Nikki and Leanne, Alex, Susie, Iona and Lucy who variously made up the third pair.

The Grove chess team was equally successful this term and were runners-up to Linton in the final, having quashed Clifton and Queen's in the previous rounds. The four-man squad were Andrew Springgay, Dan Curley, Simon Fishley and Mark Sarton.

Fortunes in the senior boys' squash were less good — out in round one — but Paddy Calvert, Andrew Norman and Jonathan Wright deserve credit for their efforts.

On a point of personal achievement the House was unanimous in its praise of and congratulations to Peter Freeman who gained representation honours for Yorkshire U.16 Rugby this term — don't be fooled by this mildmannered, courteous facade: Peter must be rated as one of the ten best props in the country in his age group. In spite of strong representations at rugby throughout the school the seven-a-side team did not get beyond the preliminary round, but all played with grit and enthusiasm — Dave Hancock, Jim Miers, Dan Curley, Simon Fishley, Jim Yeomans, Sam Wheatley, Walter Wonnacott and Simon Carr were a credit to the red and black.

Away from the sports field activities Grovites played significant roles in this year's drama production and in chapel. Graham and Dan both addressed the school during Amnesty Week. Graham in particular stunned his listeners with his own composition which anyone present would have been proud to have written. A copy of his words has been specially printed and is to hang in the House as a testimony to his creativity and sensitivity. Later in the term Graham spoke again and so did Simon Fishley, as they captained the school's interest in Rainforest preservation.

On the stage Rosy Weatherall and Dan Curley played difficult speaking roles in "Roots" where they sustained convincing west-country accents from start to finish. In ' 'Look Back in Anger'' Dave Hancock played a thrilling role, quite the opposite of his own character, and yet acted the part of a much older man so convincingly that he had his audience hanging on his every word.

As the term drew to a close the sixth formers and tutors gathered for the Christmas dinner. Gareth Mead spoke and Mr. Grant replied on the theme of perception and change. Following this theme, in the last week of term came the announcement that next September Mr. Newman would be taking over as Housemaster of the Grove as Mr. Grant would be moving across the road into Dronfield.

LINTON The year began with some twelve new third years and one new fourth (we gained an extra new fourth year day boarder during the term). James Mee was Head of House, James Griffith — cadet-in-charge C.C.F. and Head Chorister — and Christopher Maunder was a school Monitor as well with Steven Arkley as school 1st XI hockey captain. The House had some four 1st XV players, Scott O'Keefe, James Mee, Richard Rastall and Kirk Hullis — the latter winning the Morris McGrath Trophy for most-improved player — and some six other regular 2nd XV combatants. The U. 16 XV's ably led by James Hockin, saw some five other House members represented and six fourth years and three third years represented their year group rugby teams respectively. Senior House Rugby 7's and Squash were duly fought over with some success but particular success in the inter-House cross-country where the seniors took the overall team trophy with Steve Arkley (2), Tristan Best (3), Will Vokes-Dudgeon (7), and Chris Ellerbeck (9) all finishing in the top ten (out of some 120 runners) and Ralph Redfern coming in sixth for the juniors.

Success for the inter-House chess team ably led by Matthew Hodgson, along with Ralph Redfern, Peter Rivis and Peter Goodrick stormed through the competition to win, with future success possible as all were IVth and JUrd years. School drama saw Marcos Patchett once again treading the boards most successfully in the usual excellent choral achievements by choir and chamber choir at Christmas concerts as well as the Carol Service which saw a healthy number of the House represented, with particular note to James Griffith and his Carol Service solos.

Fortunately we all made it to the fifteenth week though we had said our goodbyes to Andrew Sampson emigrating to Australia and appropriately at the House Dinner paid tribute to James Bellis who leaves us as Assistant Housemaster to take up a post as Head of Geography at Giggleswick School. His contribution in so many areas will be sorely missed; we thank him for all his time and effort, his kind contribution to the House library and we wish him and Sue, Catriona and Rory all the very best for the future.

J. A Owen-Barnett

THE MANOR

The new year saw David Powell installed as Head of House and Ian Leadbeater as a School Monitor and Captain of Rugby. We welcomed a new batch of Illrd formers and Alex Thornton into the fourth form and Gavin Smith into the L.VIth. However, the fourth year were soon to be joined by Koon-yiu via the third year and B. J. eventually joined the third year via Nigeria and London!! Soon the juniors were actively "skateboarding" at every opportunity until other pursuits saw Adam and David reaching for their wallets instead. Sadly our chess team failed to hold onto last year's hard-won trophy going out at a very early stage!! However, we were consistently more successful in the junior House cross-country winning in style with Robert Leadbeater (2nd) and Mark Meilack (3rd) leading in style. David Powell led by exampie in the seniors coming in fifth. The House also provided major contributors in the rugby field with 1st XV colours going to Ian Leadbeater who was also awarded a cap, David Powell, Andrew Daughtrey, Matthew Vowles and Ed Whittle. Peter Liddle, Peter Anderson, Gavin Kershaw, Ted Duncan, Ben Burton, Luke Bell, Tim Tang, Kevin Lloyd all made significant contributions to game one rugby from Peter's appearances in the 1st XV to Ted's debut as "captain" in the cold at Scarborough. The U. 16 XV who had a most successful season were well represented by James Dougherty, Mike Freak, Simon Newton and Ed Brooke who also made a "games" appearance for the 1st XV as substitute. The four junior sides were also helped along by their Manor players, fourteen in total!! The strength and depth showed in the senior House seven's tournament where the "1st" :eam won all their games to finish deserved winners. At the time of writing we are in the semi-finals of the House squash with real chances of success as Chris Bradley and Matthew Vowles have also had a very fine season with the 1st team squash. However, it is not only on the games field where important contributions have been made. We have all but four of our third year in the school choir and senior representation from Nick and Andrew. Peter and Luke also "contributed" to local charity after their restocking of the fridge!! David Powell and Ian Leadbeater were awarded House colours for their outstarding commitments to the House over four years. This terrr also saw a very fine, if brief, visit from Nick Graham of Selborne College. He did much with us, playing hockey for the "Pandas", rugby for the U.16 XV and sharing a room with Andrew, Ben and the Nintendo!

QUEEN'S

THE RISE As the new year began the House welcomed several new members, four in the third year and six in the lower sixth. Miss Hamilton also joined us following Miss Finney's departure last year.

The first sporting event of the year was the Inter-House Badminton Competition but sadly the team was beaten in the first round by very strong opposition. However, this was followed by an excellent performance in the crosscountry. The Rise came second in the senior event and won the junior. There were particularly good performances from Katrina Rayner, the team captain, Susanna Brunton, Fern Brooke and Emily Battye.

Meanwhile the House chess team progressed to the second round of the competition for the first time in several years. Finally the House was out in force for the girls' hockey. Despite little time for practice the team played brilliantly with particular pleasing victories over Temple and School and fourth position overall. Special mention should be made of Charlotte Mee and Hannah Burton in the third and fourth year for their fearless play in the midfield despite sixth form opposition.

The end of term was as busy as ever with starring roles in the school productions for several Risites; Nikki Strivens and Katie Gormley in 'Roots', Kate Dowds in 'Look Back in Anger' and Jennie Taylor in 'Twist'. All gave stunning performances in outstanding productions.

The term ended on a high note with the House dinner which was, as ever, an enjoyable and much appreciated evening.

The new third formers, Gemma Bentham and Alison Hughes in the fourth form and Rachel Carter in the lower sixth were all given a warm welcome by the rest of Queen's, helping them to settle in quickly to a very busy first term. It was good to see so many willing to join in with House and school activities, and to have teams well supported in the inter-House events. The noisy encouragement from the sidelines and tough tactic talk from captain Sarah Richardson were not enough, sadly, to help our hockey team score goals, but excellent defence meant that the Queen's team put up a good fight.

In the girls' badminton, a splendid performance from our senior pair Sarah Richardson and Gemma Scott, very ably backed up by Vicky Bray, Hay ley Oram, Carrie Magee and Rachel Milne made for ah exciting match, and we missed the final by only a narrow margin. The crosscountry saw all our juniors taking part, with some splendid individual performances in particular from Henry Hey wood and Hay ley Oram. The seniors too gave a good account of themselves; Ruth Dalton doing very well to gain tenth place overall.

Many new pupils joined the choir and enjoyed the rewarding (if very demanding) schedule of rehearsals and performance.

As Christmas approached, Queen's pupils joined others from the Community Service team to wrap and sort gifts for the homeless, turning the study into Santa's grotto for much of the time.

J. Bainbridge

SCHOOL In its second year as a day House, the House started with a roll of sixty-one, but this soon went up to sixtytwo (thirty-eight boys and twenty-four girls) when Fraser Dunn returned to continue his studies at St. Peter's. Head of House was Stephen Mulryne and four other members of the upper sixth, Katy Ramskill, Emma Sherbourne, Paul Fotherby and James Duggin, were also School Monitors. After the usual first day arrangement and rearrangement of who should be in which lower sixth study, the House got down to a long term of hard work. The first decision the House had to make was whether to buy a fridge or microwave with money from the embellishment fund. The House was fairly equally split on this and so it was left to the Head of House to make the final decision. Being a person who likes his food, a microwave was bought. It has been money well spent, with many members of the House using it and despite my reservations, the kitchen has been left reasonably tidy each day. If there was any washing-up needed, then there was always someone who had failed to sign out the previous day who could make amends by tidying the kitchen.

The House continues to support all of the inter-House competitions. Katy Ramskill writes about the girls' hockey team, "If you can't win then do it for 'the glory of me House!'" That was to become our motto throughout the House hockey, even despite our painstaking planning, careful team selection and famous T.T.T. 's (team tactical talks) with Mr. Paterson (our coach, mascot, cheerleader etc. etc.) before our matches. Due to the numerous talented people that you might stumble upon while ambling through School House we were unfortunately handicapped for the competition and so were unable to field our strongest team. Despite this we did all have FUN despite no-score draws being our forte. The fact that I seemed to miss several opportunities to place the ball in between those two white posts they call a goal, bears no significance to the overall result. At the end of the competition we finished fifth. My thanks go to all those who played, especially me third and fourth years who all played well.

The girls' badminton team tried hard, but failed to reach the first round of the competition. It was pleasing to see so many girls competing in the Cross-Country Competition. Out of the fifteen senior girls eligible to compete, twelve ran. Gemma Croft came 7th, Katy Ramskill 12th, Charlotte Brassington 19th and Mauricia Hart 29th out of the field of sixty-six. In the Junior Competition, Ruth Paterson came 8th, Rebeccca Crowther 14th, Katie Cockill 16th and Emily Hamilton 26th. In both competitions the House came fifth overall.

This year the boys' Cross-Country Competition was held in the Autumn Term. As witii the girls, there was a good turn-out from the senior boys. Fourteen ran in the senior competition with Paul Fotherby coming tenth and Jeremy Wood eleventh. School House was sixth overall.

In the junior competition Oliver Hainsworth ran superbly to win the race. He was backed up by Eamon Mulkeen twelfth, Oliver Councell fourteenth and Alan Slee twentieth. This placed the team second overall. The senior

boys' squash team were again unlucky to lose in the final, 2-1 to The Manor, with Paul Fotherby winning his game.

In the last week of term the boys did very well to reach the final of the rugby 7's competition. The semi-final against Temple was a thriller witii the game on a knifeedge. In me final they were well beaten by a strong Manor team. All the team played very well but a special mention must go to Tom Whitcher, me only fifth former in the team.

Dhiren Joshi led the House chess team. He writes, "After a whole week of psyching ourselves up for the competition, we were convincingly beaten within twenty minutes by a strong Temple team. Despite the result, the team of Nikolai Shepherd, Stephen Mulryne, Christopher Storer and myself gave our best, and returned to the House knowing diat it is me taking part and not the result which matters."

Preeti Bhat and Toby Hobson took part in two different Chapel services during the term. Preeti played the piano and Toby read a number of items in die week before Remembrance Sunday. Their performances showijd me depm of talent wimin me House.

The sense of community in the House was well shown by the collection for me homeless before Christmas Each year group filled a box with gifts for those less wdl off than memselves.

At me last House meeting of the term, me House said goodbye to Mr. Nick Jones who is becoming a tutor in Linton House and to Andrew Freshney.

TEMPLE When me House returned from me holidays mere was the good news of me national exam results. At 'A' level George Alexander, Wendy Chung, Ben Ferrey, Graham Kershaw and Michael Tildesley were all awarded straight A grades. The results at G.C.S.E. were equally

Ed Rowbottom (4th), Chris Reilly (13th), Daniel Dickinson (15th), Alex Main (37th), Dan Metcalfe (44th) and Chris Maitland (63rd).

The inter-House girls' hockey was played with customary verve and determination but, unfortunately, despite our best efforts the House came sixth. Somehow we found it difficult to score goals. The support team members gave each other and the spirit of the team were both superb. The following played for the team: Lucy Wright, Faith Alexander, Emma Fitton, Helen Williamson, Katie Jenkins, Helen Austin, Emily Brown, Sarah Metcalfe, Alison Pike, Karly Hoggard and Louise Hudson (captain). We shall be able to field exactly the same team next year.

The House chess team of Chris Emmerson, Chris Ball, Daniel Dickinson and Dominic Casperson managed to win convincingly (4-0) over School House only to be knocked out in the second round by the tightest of margins.

The House squash team of Jon Price, Ed Bray, Chris Ball, Oily Addy and Guy Lewis managed to best The Grove in the first round only to be beaten in the second round by School House. The fact that there was a communication problem about who should be playing when, probably speeded our exit from the competition.

Jon Price has had a good season with the School First Squash team.

The House Girls' Badminton team of Helen Williamson, Faith Alexander, Louise Hudson, Sarah Metcalfe, Lorna Read, Emily Brown and Emma Fitton managed to get through to the semi-final only to be beaten

by Dronfield.

The rowers in the House have enjoyed some outstanding successes rowing for the school this term.

Helen Williamson, Karly Hoggard, Emma Fitton, Dominic Casperson, Ben Scott and Richard Collier have all rowed for the school and all of them have been in at least one winning race. Richard Collier is also to be congratulated on his 31kms sponsored row which enabled him to raise £400.

The House was also well represented in the end of term drama productions. Jim Bloor and Chris Ball acted with an impressive degree of confidence and conviction in "Roots" while Catherine Hopkinson's portrayal of Alison's mother in "Look Back in Anger" was a measured and convincing performance. Richard Collier worked behind stage to ensure that everything went well.

Still on the cultural side, Faith Alexander and Philip Kerrigan played outstandingly in the Soloists' Concert.

A high proportion of the House is involved in the Choir, Band or Orchestra.

Richard Beckett is to be congratulated (albeit belatedly) for having one of his pictures accepted and shown on the B.B.C. T.V. show "Fist of Fun". Equally, Ian Paterson is to be congratulated on reaching second Kumite level nationally in Karate.

It was an exceptionally hectic term as this record indicates and everyone was more than ready for the Christmas break. In the last week of term it was announced that Louise Hamilton had been appointed Housemistress of Temple with effect from next September.

impressive; Ed Bray (10 A's), Richard Collier (9 A's), Louise Hudson (9 A's), Philip Kerrigan (10 A's including 6 A*s), Guy Lewis (9 A's), Jon Price (9 A's of which 7 were A*s) and Andrew Taylor (9 A's of which 6 were A*s). This almost certainly represented the best set of results the House has ever had.

The House welcomed fifteen new members at the start of term. Andrew Kay was made Head of School which was a singular honour and Chris Ball was appointed Head of House. Nick Riggall was made a School Monitor. We were delighted that Faith Alexander was made co-leader of the Orchestra.

The House was unusually well-represented in the First, Second and Third XV's. Andrew Kay, Jon Price and Nick Riggall all played for the First XV and all were awarded their colours for which we congratulate them. Oliver Addy captained the Second XV in what was to prove to be one of their best seasons ever. Jim Bloor also played for the Seconds. We congratulate both Oily and Jim on the award of their colours. Chris Ball captained the Third XV which also had a very successful season. On the last Saturday of term the House Seven's team (Oliver Addy, Jon Price, Jim Bloor, Nick Riggall, Andy Kay, Nick Kay, Simon Goodrick and Simon Newton) managed to get through to the semi-final of the competition after some very fine Rugger. The semi-final against School House was an outstanding match with both sides playing exciting, committed Rugger with the lead changing several times. School won by 15-14 scoring in the last nine seconds.

The: first inter-House competition earlier in the term had been the Girls' Cross-Country which had been moved from the Easter Term to avoid over-crowding of events in that term. In an unprecedented break from House tradition, Emily Brown organised a House cross-country practice. Nothing like this had ever happened before and Emily had clearly started a new tradition. Karly Hoggard won the seniors by a large margin and Sarah Metcalfe came second in the juniors in another fine performance.

Helen Austin (22nd), Katie Jenkins (25th), Lucy Wright (30th), Alison Pike (39th) and Lucy Adam (40th) were, along with Sarah Metcalfe, our first six home. In the seniors our first six home including Karly were: Emily Brown (18th), Helen Williamson (21st), Faith Alexander (26th), Rachel Taylor (33rd), and Emma Fitton (34th).

We came fourth overall in the seniors and sixth in the juniors. Karly Hoggard has had an outstanding season with Rowntrees A.C. and as well as several fine individual performances (third at Sewerby, fifth at Scunthorpe, sixth at West Yorkshire) Karly has run for West Yorkshire and came eighth in the Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships at Barnsley in early December — well done, Karly!

We came seventh in the inter-House senior Boys' Cross-Country but what was impressive was that all the boys ran in what was a tremendous show of House spirit.

Chris Ball, true to his position as Head of House, led from the front and was our first runner home at 25th. He was followed by Andy Kay (30th), Jim Bloor (34th), Nick Kay (44th), Ed Bray (62nd) and Tom Bray (74th). We came a very creditable third in the juniors. The first six in were: 11

SPORT 2nd XI v Worksop College (Home) Result: Won 3—2 In the first half St. Peter's were ahead 3-0, the hattrick scored by Rachel Malster. In the second half Worksop came back strongly, but our defence managed to absorb most of the pressure; Gemma Croft always remaining cool under attack!

GIRLS' HOCKEY 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI's 9 September 1995 1st XI v Retiring Captain's XI (Home) Result: Won 1—0 It was a friendly start to the season as the opposition were old members of the team. St. Peter's kept up the tradition, winning 1-0 with a goal from captain, Katy Ramskill.

11 October 1995 1st XI York and District Tournament at Queen Margaret's The team never really got going: they drew all afternoon 0-0, and finished third in their section.

2nd XI v Tadcaster Hockey Club (Home) Result: Lost 0—2 This was a hard game for the team's first outing but nevertheless all played well. Gemma Croft and Esther Maunder absorbed much of the pressure at the back with fine tackling. St. Peter's put up a good fight, but lost to the more experienced team.

3rd XI v Bootham 2nd XI (Home) Result: Won 3—0 At last a 3rd XI match! These fixtures are hard to find and one earlier in the term had been called off, and as it turned out, their only other one in the term against Durham was also to be cancelled (for snow). The team on this occasion played with style, flair and tenacity to win easily! Well done 3rd XI!

23 September 1995 1st XI v Mount St. Mary's College (Home) Result: Won 4—0 The team was always dominant, with old stagers Rowena Smith, Nikki Orwell, Katy Ramskill and Danielle Powley all scoring in the first half. Goalkeeper Briony Long made an excellent save in the second half when their centre-forward had broken through the defence. An excellent match and result.

14 October 1995 1st XI v Giggleswick (Home) Result: Drew 2—2 A fiercely competitive game with no quarter given by either side. Every player on the pitch gave their all but in the last five minutes exhaustion set in and there were several desperate dives at the ball. Fortunately both iearns came off the pitch more or less in one piece and the 2-2 draw was a just reflection of the game.

2nd XI v Mount St. Mary's College (Home) Result: Drew 0—0 St. Peter's displayed a strong performance, constantly gaining short corners, but although their attempts were plenty they just couldn't get the ball past the goalie. Mount St. Mary's played a game of defence and it was a shame when Becky Fisher's goal was disallowed. A good team effort and they managed to prevent a Mount comeback in the second half.

2nd XI v Giggleswick (Home) Result: Won 4—1 This was the fastest and most exciting game of the season so far. An own goal was scored by Giggleswick in the first half. In the second half Zoe Wight followed, scoring her first hat-trick of the season.

30 September 1995 2nd XI v Queen Mary's School (Home) Result: Won 4—0 Another excellent team performance with our age and experience making a rather one-sided game, though Queen Mary's never gave up. Goalscorers: Rachel Malster (2), Zoe Wight and Louise Hudson.

4 October 1995 1st XI v Worksop College (Home) Result: Won 1—0 This is always one of the hardest teams that the firsts have to play against. We started strongly, with fierce determination and Nikki Orwell did a spectacular dive towards the goalie to put us ahead by one goal. This we hung on to for the rest of the match despite immense pressure and a penalty stroke against us.

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11 November 1995 1st and 2nd XI's v Queen Margaret's (Home) Cancelled

18 November 1995 1st and 3rd XI's v Durham (Away) Cancelled

22 November 1995 1st XI v Barnard Castle (Away) Result: Won 2—0 St. Peter's were stronger in every department and this was a good display of system play. Good goals from Katie Ramskill and one fine save from Briony Long completed an excellent afternoon.

2nd XI v Barnard Castle (Away) Result: Won 5—0 An enjoyable match for the forwards but not much action in defence! Goalscorers were Louise Hudson (2), Caroline Davies (2) and Zoe Wight.

1 November 1995 2nd XI v Bootham 1st XI (Home) Result: Drew 1—1 This match proved to be a bit of a farce, with people falling over left, right and centre. Katie Gormley even managed to break a stick! Zoe yet again scored another goal (yawn) but eventually Bootham got a goal back to equalise.

25 November 1995 1st XI v University 2nd XI (Away) Result: Won 5—0 Rather one-sided, with our forwards consistently finding holes in the opposition's defence. An excellent hat-trick from Nikki who might have scored more had the University goalie not played so well. Danielle Powley was outstanding in midfield.

4 November 1995 1st XI v Pocklington (Away) Result: Lost 0—1 With several players feeling below par, the team started slowly and took the whole first half to get used to the very heavy pitch, by which time they were a goal down They pulled back in the second half with plenty of shots, but none on target!

2 December 1995 1st XI v Ackworth (Away) Result: Won 2—0 Ackworth proved to be good opposition but we played better as a team, with the defence steady and disciplined.

Goalscorers becoming predictable — Nikki and Katie! A good result.

2nd XI v Pocklington (Away) Result: Drew 1—1 Considering the state of the pitch, St. Peter's managed really well. A superb individual effort from Caroline Davies ensured a goal for us. But a fiercely competitive attitude from the opposition helped to score a goal just before the final whistle.

2nd XI v Ackworth (Away) Result: Won 2—1 A good all-round team effort with Becky Fisher and Preeti Bhat both playing extremely well in midfield.

Jessica Ray on the left wing provided many good crosses for goalscoring chances.

8 November 1995 1st XI v Scarborough College (Home) Result: Lost 0—2 This was a cracking game in the first half despite us not hiving Nikki Orwell or Katie Ramskill in attack.

Rowena Smith had an excellent (and characteristically) hard-working game. Scarborough began to dominate in the second half and we went two goals down, but all had played well.

4 December 1995 1st XI v Tadcaster Grammar School U. 16 XI (Away) Result: Won 1—0 What a treat to play on astroturf! and another floodlight! The teams were very evenly matched with several good shots at either end. Danielle Powley played a stormer of a match; after several fine displays of stickwork she got in a shot which the goalkeeper saved but kicked straight out to Nikki Orwell who grabbed the chance to slot the ball home.

2nd XI v Scarborough College (Home) Result: Drew 0—0 A good quality match. There were several good attacks but we just couldn't quite get a goal.

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U.16 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT This year's Under 16 Hockey Tournament was staged at St. Peter's. It was unfortunate that we could not put out our strongest team, as some key players were away on a geography trip, but the team played well considering that we had never played together. The standard of hockey was high, with many of the girls from various schools being chosen for Yorkshire trials. Despite some near misses, especially from Zoe Wight and Lucy Richardson, we failed to produce a goal and consequently did not progress to the semi-finals. Tadcaster Grammar School, Queen Margaret's, The Mount and Huntington al went through, and the final, as expected, was between Tadcaster and Queen Margaret's. In a tough match Tadcaster Grammar emerged as the victors and received the trophy from Mr. Trotman. Overall the morning was a great success enjoyed by all the team — especially Tadcaster Grammar!

Lucy Richardson 9 December 1995 1st XI v The Mount (Away) Result: Won 3—0 Good use of wings Helen Atkinson and Rachel Malster, particularly in the second half with hard-working support play from Rowena Smith and Katy Ramskill.

Charlotte Brassington and Pru Bundy both had a good game in defence. A pleasing result from a very tired team at the end of the season.

U.15 XI 23rd September v Mount St. Mary's (Away) Result: Won 3—1 The U.15's season got off to an excellent start with a convincing 3-1 victory over Mount St. Mary's Slchool in Sheffield. St. Peter's were the stronger team, and scored all three of their goals in the first half. Mount St. Mary's stepped up a gear in the second half, but only managed to score one goal.

2nd XI v The Mount (Away) Result: Won 2—0 Their hallmark of good team play combined with the ability to dodge was much in evidence in this game. A good result to round off a very successful season.

13 December 1995 1st XI v St. John's College Cancelled

27th September v Silcoates (Away) Result: Won 3—1 This was a difficult match, but our team played very well. Both teams were strong, and it was 1-1 all through the match but in the dying minutes St. Peter's scored two goals to clinch victory.

The following girls have represented the 1st XI: H. Atkinson*, P. Bennett, C. Brassington*, F. Buchan**, P. Bundy*, V. Hales, B. Long*, R. Malster, E. Maunder, A. Newby, N. Orwell**, D. Powley**, K. Ramskill** (captain), E. Sherbourne, R. Smith**. * = Colours

30fh September v Queen Mary's (Home) Result: Won 3—0 We had the upper hand in mis match and secured a relatively comfortable victory.

** = re-awarded Colours

The Jackson-Pacey Trophy for the most improved player was awarded to goalkeeper Briony Long.

4th October v Worksop College (Home) Result: Won 1—0

The following girls have represented the 2nd XI: O. Anderson, P. Bennett, P. Bhat, A. Calvert, G. Croft, C. Davies, K. Dowds, R. Fisher, K. Gormley, V. Hales, L. Hudson, A. Long, R. Malster, E. Maunder, C. Middleton-Walker, A. Newby, J. Ray (captain), E. Sherbourne, N. Strivens, Z. Wight.

This was a very difficult match, but we had the advantage of playing on home ground, and we managed to get the upper hand in me first half. We began :o tire in the second half, but we were able to hold onto our lead.

11th October v Bootham School (Home) Result: Won 6—1 We were the stronger team, but would have been able to get more goals had we followed up our chances in the circle.

The following girls have represented the 3rd XI: F. Alexander, O. Anderson, P. Bhat, A. Calvert, C. Davies, M. Hart, A. Long, A. Newby, C. Scott, N. Strivens, G. Walker.

Rowena Smith, Rachel Malster and P. A. Fletcher 14

14th October v Giggles wick (Home) Result: Drew 2—2 This was one of the most demanding matches played on not the best of pitches. Giggles wick were a very strong team and perhaps a little fitter than ourselves, but we were very determined to win, having won all our matches so far, and put up a strong battle. We did in fact have many shots at goal, but due to a strong defence on the opposition, few were goals. Their goals were obtained from two very fast breaks down their wings. This was a good result.

Charlotte Mee supplied a solid defence, supported well

by Sara Chapman. Lucy Lyall took the place of Claire Middleton-Walker as goalkeeper and lived up to Claire's standards.

9th December v The Mount (Away) Drew: 0—0 We were disappointed with our performance in this match, as in the first half we dominated the game.

Unfortunately we were unable to penetrate a very strong defence, who cleared everything out of the D. We had plenty of chances in the circle, but did not manage to find the back of the net. In the second half The Mount were like a different team and came out attacking. We were under pressure for much of the time, and it was only thanks to Lucy Lyall in goal (who stepped in at short notice) that The Mount didn't score.

4th November v Pocklington (Home) Result: Won 5—0 This looked to be difficult match at the start, with no goals being scored in the first half. This was one of the best matches played by the team as a whole: all the players backed each other up and didn't muddle. In the second half we stepped up a gear, with Beth Wigglesworth scorirg from an excellent cross from Charlotte Brisby.

The next goal came when Laura Hodsdon converted a shot from Sara Chapman. We went on to score three more goals, achieving the excellent result. Particular mention should go to the backs, Charlotte Mee and Hannah Fowler, who played their best match of the season so far.

The following girls represented the Under 15 team: C. Middleton-Walker, C. Mee, H. Fowler, G. Bentham, E-L. Hall, S. Chapman, L. Hodsdon, C. Brisby, B. Wigglesworth, H. Oram, F. Fishley, S. Baines, E. Newton, A. Pike.

Charlotte Brisby and Laura Hodsdon

U.14 XI 8:h November v Scarborough College (Away) Result: Lost 0—1 This was an unfortunate result. We didn't work as a team due to the absence through illness of many of our strongest players, although credit is due to Gemma Bentham and Emma Newton who stood in at very short notice and played very well individually. Despite a great deal of distraction from the sidelines, Claire MiddletonWalker managed to keep goals against down to just one(!).

In the second half Charlotte Mee was moved to a sweeper position, to which she adjusted very well, and our defence was much more solid. We narrowly missed a few shots at goa 1 at the end of the second half, but we really didn't deserve to win.

23rd September v Mount St. Mary's (Home) Result: Won 3—0 After a rather slow start the team began to combine well together. Thoughtful play and improved stickwork produced some fine goals; Katie Jenkins and Katie Barber played particularly well and helped to create chances.

27th September v Silcoates (Away) Result: Drew 0—0 This was a good team effort with everyone giving 100%. However, Silcoates battled just as well as we did, and we were unable to penetrate their defence. Abigail Gisbourne and Hannah Burton played particularly well in this match.

18th November v Hymers College (Away) Result: Won 2—1

1 lth October v Bootham School (Home) Result: Won 4—0 We got off to a good start; Bootham put up a good fight, but strong stickwork helped us to break through their defence, giving us a two-goal lead at half-time. In the second half we added two more, but our stickwork didn't shine as it had done before the interval. Bootham deserve credit for battling it out to the end against our forwards.

The winning goals were scored by Sarah Metcalfe, Hannah Burton, Jenny Hutt and Katie Jenkins.

This was a very slow match due to the boggy pitch.

Hymers took the lead after a few minutes of the first half, but we quickly sorted ourselves out and got a goal back through Susie Baines. In the second half, we pulled ourselves together, with Charlotte Mee again going into a sweeper position because of injury to Sara Chapman, and Rebecca Fishley scoring an excellent goal from the edge of the circle. We dominated this half with many chances at goal, but only managed to score the two goals because of a strong goalkeeper.

14th October v Giggleswick (Home) Result: Drew 2—2

22nd November v Archbishop Holgate's (Away) Won: 9 - 3 This was our first indoor match of the season. We adapted well to the faster game, with Beth Wigglesworth scoring six of the nine goals, Charlotte Brisby scoring a further two goals and one goal came from Laura Hodsdon.

Before the match we were warned that this was going to be a tough one, and we knew that the backs would have something to do. At the start we were on edge, wondering what we were about to face. The warnings were proved right: it turned out to be a very hard game. Sarah Metcalfe scored our first goal, and a sense of relief spread across 15

the team, but this was soon shattered when Giggles wick equalised. Then out of nowhere Hannah Burton and Abigail Gisbourne's "magic act" combined to produce a goal for Abi. But this did not stop Giggleswick, who came back at us and equalised again. The last five minutes were tense — was it to be our game or theirs? There were chances at both ends, but after five long minutes the whistle blew on a very well-deserved draw (even though we still think we should have won!).

Katrina Wight slipped a good cross in front of the goal, which eventually trickled over the line. We were then spurred into action, and dominated the second half; it was a matter of time before we scored again.

The following girls represented the U.14 team: L. Lyall, A. Brown, R. Paterson, H. Burton, K. Jenkins, K. Wight, A. Gisbourne, J. Hutt, S. Metcalfe, K. Cox, K. Baber, E. Smith, A. Roach, S. Cuthbert-Brown.

Lucy Lyall and D. M. We:;tgate

4th November v Pocklington (Home) Result: Won 5—0 Many of us in the team had played against Pocklington every year since U. 11, so we knew what to expect — at least, we thought we did! However, when the game began we realised that either they had got better or we were having an off day. Sarah Metcalfe did put us 1-0 up before half-time, but we knew that we could do better. So did Miss Hamilton, who sent us back onto the pitch determined to score at least another three goals after a severe but much-needed lecture. The second-half performance was much better: the two backs, Ruth Paterson and Alexia Brown, played very professionally and managed to clear the ball every time it came into the circle, and Sarah added three more goals to her tally, with Jenny Hutt scoring the fifth goal.

INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY Unusually for this competition we were treated to fine, clear weather and spectators and players alike could enjoy the hockey without hypothermia! The standard from all teams was higher than ever before and competition was fierce throughout. Nobody seemed to be able to quite stop Dronfield's goalscoring team (though Clifton and School had a good try). Grove, too, were strong contenders and thoroughly deserved to be runners-up. The final placings were: 1st Dronfield 2nd Grove 3rd Clifton 4th The Rise

8th November v Scarborough College (Away) Result: Won 3—0 Our previous visits to Scarborough have always been on very cold days, so it was a relief to step off the bus and discover that it wasn't as cold as we expected. We quickly got into the game and scored one goal in the first half (Sarah Metcalfe again), but were not playing to the best of our ability. The most entertaining part of the match came just as the ball ran off the sidelines: Miss Hamilton, who thought it was a nice idea to try and stop the ball from rolling down the slope, didn't quite succeed and rolled down the slope with it! The two hockey teams — along with two rugby teams who were trying to get on with a sensible game of rugby at the bottom of the hill — all burst into laughter and the game was paused until a red-faced Miss Hamilton re-emerged with the ball.

At half-time we were told that our playing must improve because it wasn't very good (or words to that effect) and we were pushed back onto the pitch with our heads full of ways to improve our level of play to our usual standard. The result was that the second half was just like the match against Pocklington, with Ruth Paterson and Alexia Brown playing very well at the back, and Sarah Metcalfe and Jenny Hutt providing the goals.

INTER-HOUSE BADMINTON This was held over a number of weeks with Houses raising three couples from any year. It was pleasing to see a number of third years taking part and as some of the seniors were to find out, that though not as powerful in their shots, they were certainly nippy around the court!

Eventually the semi-finalists came through as Grove v Queen's and Dronfield v Temple. The Grove/Queen's match was very close but Grove just won to meet Dronfield in the final. In this there was some interesting badminton played with Dronfield winning 7-2.

1st Dronfield 2nd Grove 3rd Queen's 4th Temple

GIRLS' INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY

18th November v Hymers (Away) Result: Won 2—0 This was a particularly pleasing victory for St. Peter's, as we have always had well-contested, hard matches against Hymers, who previously this season had been unbeaten. The team had to work hard for this result, on a very wet, soggy pitch, but our efforts were not in vain:

In order to avoid a bottleneck of competitions in the Spring Term the cross-country was moved this year to the Autumn Term. It also had the knock-on effect of the course being less muddy and therefore easier to run (though not all might agree!). However, there was a good spirit in the teams, particularly the seniors who turned 16

out in great numbers with sixty-six girls from fifth and sixth forms taking part.

Results: Seniors

GIRLS' SWIMMING

1st Dronfield 2nd The Rise 3rd Clifton 4th Temple

The winner of the senior race was Karly Hoggard (Temple).

Juniors

1st The Rise 2nd Dronfield 3rd Grove 4th Clifton

The w inner of the junior race was Erica Smith (Clifton).

YORK & DISTRICT CROSS-COUNTRY A junior and an inter team were entered in the York & District Cross-Country Championships. All the girls acquitted themselves well with the junior team finishing second and the senior team fourth and Karly Hoggard came third in the inters. The teams comprised the following girls:

This has been the most successful swimming term yet for the St. Peter's girls' teams. They have trained hard throughout the term and their effort and commitment has paid dividends.

The season got off to a promising start with a victory of 34 points over our old rivals Queen Margaret's. Faith Alexander and Helen Austin both won their individual races and produced fast times in their leg of the relays, which contributed to our accumulation of points.

In our second match against The Mount, a high standard of swimming prevailed once again, resulting in a convincing win.

We went off to Woodhouse Grove feeling very confident, until we were informed on our arrival that their swimming captain was an ex-U. 18 international swimmer.

However, they did not have the strength in depth that we have at the moment. Sarah Metcalfe and Charlotte Brisby showed great strength and speed for the U. 14's and U. 15's respectively, and once again a real team effort meant that we won the match at all age levels; so far a clean sweep!

Leeds Girls' High School tested our strength and determination when they fielded a very strong team against us on the 9th November. This was our closest match and it took a magnificent performance from the U.14 team to clinch an overall victory. The senior and U.15 competitions were neck and neck until the final relays but we were narrowly beaten in the medleys. However, the gap in the U. 14 Competition was such that we eventually clinched the match by six points. Excellent swims here from Sophie Lloyd and Fiona Buchan particularly.

The remaining four matches of the term resulted in convincing wins for St. Peter's, thanks to a great effort from all our swimmers. We all hoped after our last match that we could go on and retain our unbeaten record next term — watch out for Leeds Girls' High School!!

Juniors: Erica Smith, Sarah Metcalfe, Abigail Gisbourne, Hannah Burton, Katie Cox. Inters: Karly Hoggard, Katy Hurt, Emily Battye, Ruth Dalton.

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Results: v Queen Margaret's Home Senior U.15 U.14 Overall v The Mount

Won 44-32 Won 42-34 Won 45-31 Won 131-97

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Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won 40-28 Won 40-28 Won 36-34 Won 116-90

v Woodhouse Grove Away

Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won 41-35 Won 48-28 Won 41-35 Won 130-98

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Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

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Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won 42-34 Won 51-25 Won 46-30 Won 139-89

v Barnard Castle

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Won 41-19 Won 37-23 Won 78-42

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Home Senior Won 52-23 U.15 Won 41-34 U.14 Won 50-25 Overall Won 143-82 Emma Sherbourne and D. M. Westgate

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GIRLS' SQUASH Results: v Old Peterites v Staff v Pocklington v Woodhouse Grove v Ecclesboume* v Harrogate College

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0—3 0—6 4—2 3—2 0—5 3—3

(* Woolwich National Cup Competition) The team, led by captain Danielle Powley, has consisted of Rebecca Fisher, Caroline Barton, Katy Ramskill, Hazel Curry and Rebecca Turl with Miki Ayton acting as reserve on occasion. St. Peter's have competed well against very strong opposition, particularly County Juniors. One of the most exciting and closely-fought matches of the term featured Rebecca Fisher, playing at 1 against the experienced scholar David Newman where she just lost out 9-7 in the fifth, but making the master sweat!!

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Edward Whittle and Adam Councell always played well to give us a useful edge over other teams and behind the scrum, David Hancock was an ever-present voice driving us on. In the backs, David Powell's tactical and place kicking was habitually excellent and outside him our fast back line of Duggin, Price, Vowles, Riggall and O'Keefe often combined to break through the toughest of defences.

Finally I would like to thank on behalf of the whole team both Mr. Stephen for being Adam's tackle-bag every Friday and Ian Leadbeater who always showed faith in the team, even when things were not going too well.

1st XV Alter a successful season for the previous year's 1st XV and only two members of that team remaining at the school, the first team had a hard act to follow and losing to the Old Peterites only in the last quarter of the match showed that the team formed mostly from the successful 1994 2nd and under-16 teams promised to do well. There then followed another two defeats, again with glimpses of what we were capable of — scoring twenty points against Leeds in the last fifteen minutes and a try for Nick Riggall in the opening minutes of the game against Silcoates — but also showing that we had a tendency to let concentration and pace slip; a fact that almost certainly cost is the match against Silcoates. Finally, four weeks into the season we had our first victory against Barnard Castle, with a hat-trick for Jamie Duggin and scores for five more of the team. It seemed that we had settled down and a strong performance against Hymers the following week (0-0 at half-time) with strong and committed tackling all round helped to build confidence in the side. However, the first half of the seaon ended with a further two defeats at the hands of a strong Ampleforth side and to a Denstone side when tiredness and lapses in concentration cost us the game. The second half of the season saw us improve on our previous performances, starting with a somewhat laboured win over Worksop. It was then away to Pocklington where, in spite of having five men out either ill or injured, we played well in bad conditions to lose by only nine points. The next match, with the side further depleted (so much so that the second team hooker played scrum half), we played on the snow covered 'Playground' at Durham and again we played excellently in defeat.

Finally the hard work paid off and we beat Ashville convincingly at home and Woodhouse Grove where determination to keep the ball alive and in the hands gave us a satisfying victory. The season ended with a loss to Bradford on a cold, wet day and against strong opposition we did well to stay in the game all through and finish the season with pride.

The following players represented the 1st XV: P. Barlow*, S. Mulryne*, I. Leadbeater*"!", K. Hullis*, A. Daughtrey*, E. Whittle*, A. Councell*, A. Kay*, D. Hancock*, D. Powell*, M. Vowles*, J. Price*, J. Duggin*, N. Riggall*, S. O'Keefe*, J. Mee, P. Anderson, J. Bloor, E. Brooke, I. Anderson, J. Griffith, M. Topping, R. Rastall, P. Tetlow, T. Best, J. Fishley, D. Jackson, N. Lally. * = Colours t = Captain Morris/Mcgrath Cup: Kirk Hullis Kirk Hullis Results: Played: 13 Won: 4 Lost: 9 Retiring Captains Leeds G.S. Silcoates Barnard Castle Hymers College Ampleforth College Denstone College Worksop College Pocklington Durham School Ashville College Woodhouse Grove Bradford G.S.

Although the list of results does not read too impressively on its own, it should be known that when we did manage to play our own style of rugby properly we showed that we were able to match the best of teams by using both our quick backs and mobile forwards who, in the scrummage, were a match for every pack that they met. Both pack and team were led by Ian Leadbeater whose leadership and determination kept the team together and 1 is selection for Yorkshire was a fitting reward for his play. Ian's vice-captain in the backs was Jamie Duggin whose stirring speeches to the team each Friday were appreciated all round. Of the rest of the players, it is hard to pick out those worthy of special mention; Stephen Mulryne's quick actions at penalties and free kicks were invaluable to us, Peter Barlow was always there for much needed support in both scrums and in the loose, in the second row Kirk Hullis improved in confidence as the season went on with Andrew Daughtrey continuing to believe he was being played out of position and so kept appearing on the wing, our back row of Andrew Kay, 21

Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home

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The team played simple rugby — recycling the ball quickly and attacking on the flanks; the players were fit and did their job with the minimum of fuss and it was rewarding to not only see the pattern develop but also to watch many individuals become very good players indeed.

It gave me great pleasure to watch such good rugby week after week culminating in what was probably our best team performance against Woodhouse Grove away and I thank the players for their disciplined teamwork.

Finally I wish to make special mention of Oliver who captained the side splendidly with pride and authority; there was no doubt he had the respect of the team and was a major influence on their success. He is an outstanding fly-half who has no weakness to his play; thank you Oliver and I hope you and the rest of the side carry on playing and enjoying your rugby.

D. K. Morris

2nd XV The season started with perhaps the most exciting game of the term. A first win for many players against this team, Leeds fell to committed attack play and a brutish defence policy which was to provide the basis for such good rugby that followed.

Silcoates then Barnard Castle were run over as we notched up nineteen tries with no breach of our defence — the centre combination of Jim "Assassin" Bloor and Sam "Fox" Wheatley terrorising opposing teams.

Travelling to Hymers, we knew we would be up against it, but John Fishley ran in a couple of exquisite tries on our way to win 19-0.

Ampleforth beckoned one week later. Training became very serious for a couple of sessions and although we came away with a memorable draw the team were disappointed at letting the win slip from our grasp, having led for the majority of the match.

Colleges Denstone and Worksop were dispatched with tries galore for paceman Mark Topping. Pocklington was wet, windy and cold but the spectators were treated to some excellent tight forward play — Chris Ward scoring a hat-trick. Unfortunately a great season turned into a good one with a defeat on the road at Durham. Despite missing eight regular players (including the captain) the team performed admirably, going down to a good Durham team and a decidedly dodgy penalty decision!

Back to full strength one week later a good Ashville team were knocked off the pitch by a team with a point to prove. Seven days passed until the team played some cultured rugby in difficult conditions at Woodhouse Grove. Everybody played to the top of their ability — psyched up by some little lies during the team-talk such as Durham were stuffed by them!

This led us to the last game of the season against Bradford G.S. Frankly, the least said the better. With the exception of Paul Fotherby and Mark Topping the team performed well below par. This ended the season on a low note which was a shame as the quality of the play and commitment during all other matches was unquestionnable.

Top try scorer by some way was John "Suicide" Fishley with eleven tries followed by Mark Topping, Oily Addy and Paul Fotherby with seven each. Oily Addy topped the point scorers collecting 86 points.

Thanks to everyone who played with such pride and heart and to D. K. M. for his commitment to both the team and his successful style of coaching. My heartfelt thanks are extended to all members of the coaching staff for their advice during the season.

It has given me great pleasure to captain such a great bunch of lads and I wish them all very success in the future.

Oliver Addy

Results: Won: 9 Drew: 1 Lost: 2 Points scored: 405 Points conceded: 75 Leeds G.S. 2 4 - -15 Home Won 4(5-- 6 Silcoates Home Won 6 7 -- 0 Home Won Barnard Castle Hymers 19- - 0 Away Won P - -17 Away Drew Ampleforth 50- - 0 Away Won Denstone Home Won Worksop 5 2 -- 0 29- -12 Away Won Pocklington Away Lost Durham i;.- -17 4 6 -- 0 Home Won Ashville 39- - 0 Away Won Woodhouse Grove <i-- 8 Bradford G.S. Home Lost The following players represented the 2nd XV: Addy* O., Anderson I.*, Anderson P., Ball C , Bell L., Best P., Bloor* J., Burton B., Clark N., Curie)' D., Duncan E., Firth B., Fishley J.*, Fishley S., Fotherby* P., Freeman P., Goodrick S., Griffith* J., Hancock D., Irwin* S., Kaberry W., Kershaw G., Liddle* P., Mee* J., Rastall R., Rossington T., Tetlow P., Topping* M., Ward C , Wheatley S., Yeomans J. * denotes award of Second XV colours

I was not sure what to expect from the team in their first game of the season against what proved to be a very strong Leeds side. I should not have worried as our side tackled ferociously and the backs showed skill and pace; traits that were to be their hallmark for the rest of the season.

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Excitement was the order of the day when playing Durham. A sixteen point deficit just after half-time was turned into a 30-28 win, with grim determination and a reversion to running rugby ensuring that the school clinched the Durham Shield, and Ben Burton provided the first of only three forwards' tries of the season.

Joseph Rowntree's First XV provided a typically tough encounter, tackling being superb and after conceding an early try, quick ball released the backs to produce three fluid and dynamic ripostes. Tim Rossington excelled up front with a commanding performance.

The return against Fyling Hall proved to be another vigorous match; the final score being 7-7, the only Peter's try being scored by Peter Liddle. Fyling will probably consider themselves fortunate to salvage a draw, a couple of opportunities to seize the initiative being missed by us.

A potentially tough encounter against Woodhouse Grove gave another opportunity to shine; all of the points of our 33-0 victory being scored in the first half, which included some mazy running from Will Kaberry and a Yeomans hat-trick. Only fierce defending prevented a total rout.

The final match against Bradford had been rearranged to accommodate their flu bug, but sadly it coincided with no fewer than eight Upper Sixth interviews, including Tim Tang who missed his chance to captain the side. As a result, Bradford were able to strangle our possession in the same way that we had denied Pocklington, but the character of the squad held to restrict the score to 7-12.

Try of the match was attributed to James Griffith who finished off the looping, missing move that had become a hallmark of the season. He would surely be the first to pay tribute to the effort that had been put in by his teammates in opening up space for his break from forty yards out.

Many thanks to all those who made this a phenomenally entertaining season. Special plaudits go to the captains, starting with Chris Ball who led from scrumhalf with gusto, maturity and excellent guidance of the variety of back row forwards. Ed Vickers, Kevin Lloyd and Luke Bell also stepped into the role with consummate ease, Kevin having led the pack with sound technique and in gentlemanly fashion all season.

The versatility of all players was appreciated, particularly Chris Maunder, Luke Bell and Ray Chung who played in both the backs and forwards at different stages. As well as those already mentioned, George Gagg merits comment on his improvements through the season.

His tackling and direct running proved a wonderful example in the later stages, and 'Floppy' Evans being almost an ever-present at prop or second row. The two running full-backs, Gavin Kershaw and Simon Fishley also typified the spirit of the squad. The 1st and 2nd XV's can look forward to an equally entertaining season next year.

3rd XV The season proved largely successful, being played with a cavalier style and repeating the squad system that had been introduced last year. Although some of the newcomers found it a little disconcerting at first to play well tien rest for a game, the system proved its worth when losing eight players to the 2nd XV against Durham, a win was still gained by players with early season experience. Similarly, despite flu bugs, it was never necessary to compromise style with negative tactics. In all, thirty-four players represented the team, and several also managed to have a number of outings with the Seconds.

The first game of the season was a disappointment, losing 39-0 to Fyling Hall; the match being characterised by a number of handling errors that gave Fyling Hall's backs the opportunity of chasing long kicks and scoring with regularity. However, this was treated as a learning opportunity for players to adapt to new positions; only two recognised forwards being on the field.

The Hymer's game gave the chance to put these lessor s into practise, fierce tackling being exemplified by Toby Kiddle. Despite a first half of diagonal running which denied our wings sufficient space to capitalise on hard won possession, three tries were scored, a typically individual effort by James Yeomans who also rounded off a fluent looping move, and Mark Allworthy's pace proving the teams capabilities when running straight. 17-0 was fine reward for a sublime team performance.

Worksop proved to be an interesting encounter, with James Yeomans "sin-binned" for tackling too hard. This commitment against unforseen odds resulted in yet another convincing victory. St. Peter's hardly being flattered by a 31-7 scoreline. The highlight of the match was a superbly varied hat-trick of tries by Luke Bell who controlled the game from the wing with a most mature performance.

The biggest victory came against Pocklington; the final score being 64-7, only two of the twelve tries being converted. Even though all the tries came from the backs, the gcime was won in the forwards with rucking that would have graced a bigger stage. Ben Firth commanded the lineout and the support play meant that the backs were never without an option. On the rare occasion that Pocklington won clean ball, they looked a menacing team, but dogged tackling contained them and ensured the new team captain, Ed Vickers was able to celebrate his hat-trick.

The most disappointing game was against Ampleforth.

From the start St. Peter's attacked with flair, only to be let down by a series of handling errors. The decisive blow came when only fifteen metres from the Ampleforth line with a short time to go; a three man overlap was turned into a breakaway Ampleforth try. If only the referee had not played the advantage law so well! Even though Ampleforth leapfrogged into a 15-8 lead, a special tribute must be paid to Simon Goodrick who proved his adaplability by moving from hooker to scrum-half after Chris Ball's head injury.

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possession that had so far been enjoyed, however the disappointment of narrow defeat should have been tempered by the knowledge that the gulf between these two sides had been narrowed by sixty points over two years and Hockin & Co. had never played their rivals at home in that time. Much was learned that afternoon, about digging deep and personal fallibility, but that's what it is all about.

Denstone College is a 2lA hours drive away and they have an U. 16 side that was their best for some time; the 71-0 result was a fine message to send back to Ampleforth.

Soon after half-term our second "extra" fixture was against Woodhouse Grove away which gave Hockin and Co. who had not been successful in county trials chance to show their worth in sight of the county coach. Hockin's hat-trick was particularly sweet and Kay's orchestration of events quite dominant; further messages to the selectors were to follow. Pocklington on the first team field were another talisman after last year's big defeat. It was a hardfought contest but this time we dominated much of the possession and running play and were not phased by the slick early scores against. Victory was again very sweet.

And so to Durham, reputedly the best side in the North — at least, Daily Mail semi-finalists they had scored an average of fifty points a game. A very early well-made score was ominously conceded but then the side and Hockin showed how far they had come as a unit and as individuals. It was hard-fought and above all exciting though hardly pretty. As one passer-by enquired, "is that the first team?". The crowd showed their approval of this encounter with great voice. The result was I am told, something of a surprise on Wearside.

Peter Freeman reported after his first game for Yorkshire that the forwards won "much good ball but the backs could do little with it''. Hockin again made his point against Bradford who offered a final extra fixture which again away was another chance for the team to gel so well, with Jamie scoring 26 of our 45 points. The outcome was a testament to this sides development and commitment to each other. The opposition numbered three county caps, we just one, though three others ought to have joined Peter Freeman.

Normally I like to name all individuals in this report, but the season's success was a team success and it would be wrong to single out any individual as a result. Jackson, Lally, Brooke and Hockin all played for the first team if briefly and looked very much at home in those surroundings.

I must thank all the parents for their unstinting support and enthusiasm. Dr. Kemp for the confidence given by the presence of his doctoring skills on the touchline. Mrs. Kemp for the tremendous evening which she arranged for a completely hoodwinked and greatly touched coach at York Rugby Club. Bob Shread for four seasons of support and skill on the training pitch and Susan for her patience with her at times overly obsessed husband. Finally P. J. S. and J. W. R. H. for their encouragement and confidence.

To the boys I should like to say thank you for so much fun and entertainment before and during the matches.

Whatever your rugby futures you have been a success already, you will be a success again, win or lose.

J. P. Bellis

U.16 'A' XV It would be difficult not to overstate the events of this season. It may sound a little odd but "it would not be unfair" to say that this season began in February at Edinburgh Academy's New Field. That match, reported last year was a high point which significantly overshadowed the previous season's ups and downs. It showed very clearly the potential of this side as they outplaj'ed arguably the best U.15's in Scotland.

As a coach it is helpful to have realistic optimistic targets for the coming season, to narrow the gap of significant defeats, such as the 47-18 and 41-10 beatings

by Pocklington and Ampleforth respectively and to perhaps turn over one or two of the narrow defeats. Unfortunately in 1994-95 big wins were rare as were narrow defeats.

One must remember that as U.14's this side won few games We were delighted to see so many of the squad turn up and perform so creditably when surrounded by prospective 1st team players at pre-season training.

The first match of the season as ever was Leeds. The team, however, had some signifcant changes to some of the most influential players. The hands and physique of Lally saw him move from 15 to 8, Jackson whose resilient strength and ball winning was moved to tight head, giving the pack great mobility and a competitive edge as the locks Dudgeon and Carr and the prop Freeman were no slouches. Freak was now at 15 and Simon Newton came in on the right wing. Hockin continued as Captain. The latter change brought about the first impact; Leeds usually produce big strong sides which for us as a smaller unit tend to be too hot to handle. The evident pride of this side never idlowed the powerful Leeds players to cross the gain line and Newton fed Hockin deftly to produce the opening score; without Simons well chosen break and pass that score would not have come. The game progressed well and a score from Leeds did not as in the past bring a drop of heads. An always possible but perhaps unexpected 20-7 victor)' was the start we needed.

Ashville offered an extra fixture the following week which gave the opportunity to try out the promising Richardson at centre. The win at Ashville was not the preparation required to meet a resurgent Barnard Castle side away. At half-time we were "still on the coach" and trailing to two well-worked scores. The strong men in the side and Jackson revelling in a diminutive "Richards" role began to dominate possession. The result was hardearned and they learned a lot. The game did not indicate what v/as to happen three days later at home to Hymers.

Injury at 'Barney' pulled Kay out of this vital game and last minute changes put James Dougherty at 10. James would admit he could only pass well in one direction and Hymers had shown in previous years that any loss of possession would be quickly recycled. The competitive edge, tackling, recycling and direct running brought a reversal from 7-22 last year to 41-10 this.

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Saturday 2nd December v Hymers (Away) Result: Won 2 7 - 1 0 The final match of the season turned out to be a difficult trip to Hymers. With the side suffering from illness James Dougherty and William Vokes-Dudgeon "guested" for the B's. Hymers also had their injuries and fielded one or two larger members of the Lower Sixth.

The match turned out to be a fast-moving and try-studded affair on a dark day. We scrummaged powerfully and embarrassed the opposition at set-pieces, dominated the line-out and were yards quicker and fitter in the loose — it was appropriate that the three forwards (Mark Rusling, William Vokes-Dudgeon and Chris Steward) all figured on the scoresheet. Whenever we won good ball it was nearly always used well and recycled — "quick hands" produced tries for both Tom Whitcher and Ed Richardson after typically powerful runs.

U.16 'B' XV Wednesday 4th October v Barnard Castle (Away) Result: Lost 15—17 Against a much bigger pack St. Peter's started the match well, taking a deserved lead with a try from John Mitchell on the wing. The conversion attempt was ruled over by the linesman but the referee overruled the decision. Barnard Castle hit back strongly toward halftime and took the lead with a converted try. The second half started brightly with good support play from "man of the match" Llewellyn producing a score. The team started to grow in confidence and a passing interchange saw Chris Steward burst over in the corner. However, as the final minutes ticked away Barnard Castle started to move the ball wide and weak tackling led to a converted try. In the dying minutes a penalty for off-side was awarded in front of the posts and the three points proved decisive. There was no point in doing anything much after this other than shrugging our shoulders and telling ourselves that tomorrow is another day. We were left reflecting on a tensely-fought but technically poor display on a sunny day which should have produced a high-class performance.

The following players represented the team: Adam Delaney, Paul Hodgin, Richard Llewellyn, Stuart Milne, John Mitchell, Andrew Norman, Simon Newton, Ian Ray, Nicholas Rees, Edward Richardson, Mark Rusling, Matthew Sigsworth, Stewart Smith (captain), Christopher Steward, William Temple, Alasdair Vickers, Thomas Whitcher.

R. G. Shread and Alasdair Vickers

Saturday 14th October v Ampleforth (Away) Result: Lost 0—26 Although the scoreline looks bleak, this result represents an improvement over a fifty points defeat this time last season. We started off well but soon found that defence was the order of the day. There were some fine individual displays, but the deciding factor was self-belief: with a little more, the result would have been much closer.

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Wednesday 18th October v Hymers (Home) Result: Won 22—21 This has to be the performance of the season! We took the lead with a try from Matthew Sigsworth, but Hymers hit back with a converted try to lead 7-5 at the interval.

Chris Steward hit back shortly after the break with a try that was converted, but Hymers restored their lead with two converted scores. Time was now against us, but Stuart Milne drove over to score, and with just two minutes remaining Richard Llewellyn scored the final try to secure the match.

Wednesday 15th November v Durham (Home) Result: Won 26—24 The team started well with early pressure bringing a try for Chris Steward which was converted for a 7-0 lead.

During the middle of the first half we went through a bad patch letting in three tries by Durham to trail 7-17. We pulled back one try by Nick Rees just before half-time when the score was 12-17 to Durham. A much better performance in the second half brought us two converted tries from Nick Graham and Richard Llewellyn to lead 26-17. Durham scored one more try to trail 24-26, setting up a tight final five minutes but we held on for the win.

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U.15 'A' and 'B' XV Wednesday 13th September v King's School, Pontefract (Home) Result: Lost 5—39 Th; 'A' team faced a taxing first match of the season agains: an aggressive and straight-running side. St. Peter's remained committed throughout, but lacked organisation in defence and penetration in attack. Oliver Councell scored our only try of the game, resulting from a sequence of intcrpassing from the forwards.

Result: Won 54—0 Our 'B's knew that their match would not be the most difficult of the season. The second Pontefract team's backs faced difficult defensive work when try after try slipped through their grasp. Three solid conversions came from kicker Andrew Heaps, and it was a very good first match as captain Oliver Robinson led the school into a wellearnec victory. There were ten tries in all, of which eight were scored by forwards, including four from Matthew Parkir.

Result: Won 15—5 The 'B's registered a good win against an opposition team of comparable standard. Ross Everett's opening try was a well-deserved reward for his efforts. Daniel Dickinson and Sunny Mak also scored tries, before Leeds ran straight and hard to score the last try of the game.

Saturday 16th September v Leeds Grammar School (Home) Result: Lost 5—20 This was a more spirited and encouraging performance from the 'A's. The team was more organised in defence, the forwards began to formulate a simple but effective rucking style and the backs attacked with greater confidence and pace. Little separated the sides for much of the game, with both sides moving the ball to the wings at pace from structured forward play. Oliver Hainsworth revealed his potential in the second half by running through the covering winger and full-back to score in the cornei'. The greater attacking options of the Leeds team proved to be decisive, giving them victory in a hotly contested game.

Saturday 30th September v Barnard Castle (Away) Result: Won 48—7 On a day when conditions were perfect for running rugby, the 'A' team gave an excellent display of flowing play. The forwards recycled the ball efficiently, and the backs moved it at pace. Eight tries were scored in all, including two each for Oliver Hainsworth and Oliver Councell, the former powering home from twenty metres through a sea of opposition on both occasions. The backs looked penetrating throughout and were solid in defence — especially Robert Taylor.

Result: Won 57—7 The 'B's won by a convincing margin, scoring nine tries, including a second-half hat-trick from Jonathan Steward. Unfortunately, though, the taste of victory was soured by the undisciplined and unsporting attitude of some of our team.

Saturday 7th October v Hymers College (Home) Result: Lost 7—39 The 'A's were overpowered in the first half by a strong and committed Hymers team. The speed and commitment of their back division exposed weaknesses in our defence and left us trailing 29-0 at half-time. A spirited fight-back in the second half produced a brilliant individual try from Ben Firth, chipping the ball over his approaching opposite number before retrieving the ball and scoring in the corner.

Result: Drew 10—10 The 'B' team came up against their toughest opposition so far in a match which produced a draw, which was a fair result. In a good all-round team performance, St. Peter's operated well from a solid front row of Ross Everett, Daniel Dickinson and David Cross. Alex Bond and David Cross were the try-scorers.

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retaliated with two tries, but we regained the lead after half-time when Jonathan Wright skilfully collected a crossfield kick from the fly-half to score under the posts.

Wellington regained the lead after exerting considerable pressure through driving forward play and aerial bombardment. Despite dominating the last quarter of the game, we could not convert the pressure into points. A few errors in decision-making in defence and attack helped to contrive a victory of the opposition. Nevertheless, the home side should have been proud of the effort and commitment which they demonstrated throughout the game.

Saturday 14th October v Ampleforth (Home) Result: Won 12—5 The 'A' team emerged victorious after sixty minutes of gruelling and hotly-contested rugby, with a display of disciplined forward play and organised midfield and cover defence. Ben Firth relieved the pressure constantly, exerted by Ampleforth with precise touch kicking. He also grabbed the first try of the game by intercepting a pass and running in from eighty metres. The second try came of third phase possession: the forwards produced fast ruck ball, which was moved swiftly through the back line, allowing Oliver Hainsworth to use his strength and speed to beat his opposite number on the outside and score in the corner. For much of the game we absorbed constant pressure from Ampleforth, but the team deserve credit for only allowing them to breach the St. Peter's goal line with the last play of the game. Overall this was a hardfought and richly-deserved win.

Saturday 4th November v Worksop (Away) Result: Lost 21—26 This was a frustrating match for the 'A' team players, watching parents and coach. The boys played seme of their best rugby of the term and could not be faulted for their contribution to the game. Tries were scored by Matthew Miers, Andrew Sampson and a brace by Oliver Hainsworth either side of half-time. The team will surely relish the return match next season at St. Peter's when the score will hopefully reflect the true ability of both sides.

Result: Lost 7—19 The 'B's made a slow start, giving Ampleforth the upper hand. With all the territory and most of the possession, the visitors were able to score two tries and build up a 12-0 lead at half-time. An envigoured St. Peter's team restarted the match and pinned down the opposition, culminating in a charge-down and try by Peter Rivis, converted by Tristan Sillars. Thereafter there was a great deal of grit and heart from St. Peter's to keep the visitors from adding to their score until a lovely chip-andchase try from their fly-half. St. Peter's deserve credit for their gutsy second half performance.

Result: Won 36—5 At home the 'B's turned in a wonderfully coiiesive performance, playing good, sensible open rugb>. The forwards rucked ball incredibly well, and the backs had the time and flair to use the possession to great effect.

Five of the six tries came from the backs — two eacli from James Harvey and Alex Bond, and one from Matthew Hodgson. Leading 31-0 at the interval, St. Peter's continued to dominate in the second half; overall this was the best performance of the season so far in terms of effort, ingenuity and attitude. Excellent stuff!

Wednesday 18th October v Silcoates (Away) Result: Won 2 4 - 1 2 The ' A's found it difficult to produce their best rugby after the previous week's exploits against Ampleforth.

This was reflected in the half-time score of 7-0 to Silcoates. The players came back strongly in the second half with four tries: the forwards rallied together to play as a cohesive unit, providing good second phase ball which the backs used with greater speed and conviction. Tries were scored by Ben Firth chipping and chasing over the advancing defence, Andrew Sampson rampaging through the Silcoates forwards from a kick-off, and two from Oliver Hainsworth in his typical robust manner. This was not a clinical performance — opportunities had been missed — but to their credit the team was able to regain its composure and secure a victory, learning a valuable lesson about the danger of over-confidence and complacency.

Saturday 11th November v Pocklington (Awc.y) Result: Won 18—17 St. Peter's emerged victorious from a very close encounter in which the lead changed hands five :imes.

Both teams, to their credit, tried to play an expansive game in atrocious conditions. St. Peter's got off to an ur likely start with Ben Firth kicking a superb goal from forty metres directly into the prevailing gale. St. Peter's began to dominate towards half-time as the forwards began to work as a cohesive unit and were very unfortunate to concede an interception try from the Pocklingtoi five metre line. Pocklington regained the lead on the stroke of half-time from a forward penalty move. Ben Firth used the elements excellently in the second half, forcing Pocklington on to the back foot. Oliver Hainsworth was illegally robbed of a certain second try from a massive crossfield kick from Ben Firth, resulting in a pena ty try which Ben duly converted to give St. Peter's the lead.

Pocklington came back aggressively but St. Peter's showed much resilience in defence and emerged des erved winners. Ben Firth demonstrated superb running, passing and kicking fly-half skills. Andrew Springgay dominated the line-outs and Oliver Councell arrested many attacks with a series of crunching tackles.

Friday 20th October v Wellington School (Home) Result: Lost 14—15 Onlookers agreed that the understrength St. Peter's team was unlucky to lose this hard-fought encounter against the touring side from Somerset. We began in sprightly fashion with a try after ten minutes. The forwards provided good first phase ball from a line-out which was quickly moved to the open-side wing who linked with the looping backs to give Ben Firth a try in the corner — which he duly converted. Wellington 28

Result: Won 31—0 The 'B's did not win as convincingly as the scoreline suggests, but deserved a victory. The tries were scored

by Jonathan Wright (2), Oliver Robinson and James Harvey, with conversions for Tristan Sillars, Jonathan Wright and Marcus Pullen. Highlights were Wright's first try — the result of good team play — and Harvey's kickand-chase; a delightful piece of individualism.

Saturday 2nd December v Woodhouse Grove (Home) Result: Won 12—5 St. Peter's emerged as victors from this game more comfortably than the score suggested: they demonstrated how their skills, resilience and teamwork had developed over the term. Our territorial and possessional advantage in the first twenty minutes resulted in a well-deserved try

by Matthew Miers, darting down the blind side from the back of a ruck. Ben Firth had to leave the field directly from the kick-off with a knee injury, but the team showed courage and determination to withstand the Woodhouse Grove onslaught until half-time. The team reorganised and rallied to produce a confident and spirited second-half performance: Simon Price moved to fly-half and controlled the game with astute tactical kicking, pinning the opposition down inside their own 22. Mark Meilack extended the lead with a try resulting from excellent forward driving play from a set move. The opposition were valiant in defence but were unable to penetrate into the St. Peter's half due to solid midfield and back row defence.

Result: Won 24—12 Contending not only with rain but with a strengthening wind, too, the 'B's took a long time to play with any kind of cohesion and trailed 5-0 for most of the first half, despite the fact that we were playing with the wind.

Shortly before half-time, Andrew Heaps, playing for the first time at full-back, made a jinking run from thirty metres to score. In a positive second-half performance St. Peter's pulled together and played more of their normal game Forwards and backs combined well together and showed more fluency. Ross Everett had a tremendous game fully involved in moves from start to finish and baggi ig three tries — all of them the result of full team effort.

Result: Won 53—5 The 'B's notched up a resounding and highly-deserved victory. There were nine tries in all (James Harvey, Jonathan Wright (2), Stuart Wilson, Adam Sharp, Chris Steward (2), Andrew Heaps and Chris Reilly). The team was allowed to play its most enterprising and free-flowing rugby, demonstrating the ability to show the flair and imagination that had developed throughout the term.

M. A. Monteith, M. J. Grant and James Emmott

Saturday 18th November v Durham (Away) Result: Lost 7—21 St. Peter's did not do themselves justice on this occasion. Ben Firth gave St. Peter's the lead early in the first half, looping outside the right wing to score in the corner. The team continued to dominate the first half with both territorial and possessional advantage but allowed the opposition to score from two counter-attacks. The second half was an untidy affair with neither side able to ovsreome the treacherous icy conditions to produce fluent rugby.

Saturday 25th November v Ashville (Home) Result: Won 19—5 The 'A' team came up against a very strong and aggressive Ashville side but St. Peter's matched them in all areas of play. The pack won the forward battle — ably led by Andrew Springgay who monopolised line-out possession. The back division effectively used the clean possession provided by the forwards. Ben Firth scored using his guile and speed to weave a crafty path through the Ashville midfield with typical flair and confidence.

Swift passing along the back line allowed Oliver Hainsworth to scythe his way through a plethora of tackles to score twice in the second half. This victory, however, was based on the defensive play of the team which relentlessly quelled the Ashville attacks.

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U.14 'A' XV 16th September v Leeds Grammar School (Away) Result: Lost 22—29 There was a great team spirit for the opening match, boosted by a great try from Alan Slee which was then converted by Chris Emmerson. Their large forwards placed a large amount of pressure on us, which resulted in a piece of slack defending to give them a penalty. A spell of sustained possession inside their 22 produced another score for Alan before half-time, but two tries by Leeds left us trailing by just three points, 12-15. The second half was equally close and exciting. A converted try by the opposition was quickly answered by our skipper, who blocked a kick and went over to score. Leeds went further ahead with a converted interception, but Edward Birch pulled back five points with a determined run into the corner in the dying moments. Overall we had put up a good fight against a bigger and stronger pack and some strong-tackling backs.

23rd September v Silcoates (Away) Result: Won 44—0 We knew we would have to watch out for the opposition's kicks, as there was a slight breeze which favoured the side winning the toss. We piled on the pressure right from the start, and Alan Slee managed to get two runaway tries after some excellent ball-handling from both backs and tough play in the forwards. Jonathan Else followed this up with his first try of the season, going over from a line-out by the 22. Edward Rowbottom's season started with a try which started with him rolling off the edge of a ruck, and we went into the interval with a 22-0 lead. In'the second half Alan Slee completed his hat-trick and Ed Rowbottom picked up a second. Niall O'Loughlin got his first of the season off a ruck, and Alex Main followed this up with a try in the corner; in the end we ran out comfortable winners.

30th September v Barnard Castle (Home) Result: Won 60—0 We started off well with three early tries, which helped our confidence immensely and assured us of a good and well earned victory. The forwards presented good ball to the backs which was used to great effect. Edward Rowbottom finished off a great piece of play with a fifty metre run in, breaking many tackles after the forwards had won good ball from the kick-off.

7th October v Hymers College (Away) Result: Won 22—5 From the moment we saw the pitch and the wet conditions, which made handling awkward, we knew that our normal wing to wing rugby would not be a good tactic.

After a cautious start Alan Slee tried following an overlap move, but Hymers came back at us. Solid tackling kept them at bay and limited them to one try in the match.

Edward Birch, Chris Emmerson and Alistair Robertson scored tries for us; two of our tries were converted. It was a good performance, but conditions made it less of a flowing game than we would have liked.

14th October v Ampleforth (Away) Result: Lost 0—17 We expected this to be our toughest match of the season, and so it proved. Robust tackling from the opposition would not let us through, and unfortunately two defensive errors led to tries against us. But we scored two superb tries ourselves — one a support try by our backs putting Richard Kemp over, the other from Edward Rowbottom who picked the ball up from the baclc of a five-metre scrum. The Ampleforth hooker rounded off the game for them.

4th November v Worksop College (Away) Result: Won 17—12 Worksop had a big pack, a lot larger than our own.

It was 12-12 at half-time after we had started well, scoring two tries in five minutes. However, they came back at us. In the second half we were camped in their 22 and the pressure resulted in a winning try.

1 lth November v Pocklington (Home) Result: Lost 0—7 Before the game started we had lost three players This resulted in a hard match. In under five minutes play we had lost our playmaker (Alistair Robertson). Then a piece of poor defence resulted in them scoring the only try and us losing.

18th November v Durham (Home) Result: Won 76—0 This was a massacre and was stopped after forty minutes. In the end we scored twelve tries.

25th November v Ashville (Away) Result: Won 17—7 This was a very testing match: Ashville had a much bigger pack than us, including one boy who was over six feet tall. But we still managed to win our fair share and place a lot of pressure on their backs. This paid off with three tries — an interception by Alan Slee, an ovsrlap which put David Ashby through, and one from Chris Emmerson.

2nd December v Woodhouse Grove (Home) Result: Abandoned due to injury Fortunately it turned out that the injury was not serious. We were leading 34-10 at the time, with fifteen minutes to go. This was the only wet-weather fixture of the term, and a good team performance was well under way, with tries from the inevitable Alan Slee.

U.14 'B' XV 16th September v Leeds Grammar School (Away) Result: Lost 24—36 Against a big Leeds side in favourable conditions, our forwards excelled in the scrums, with hooker Pom Blackwell getting a number of strikes against the head.

They scored and we managed to hold them off again. The pack played well against tough opposition. All in all a gutsy performance.

In the rucks and mauls we did not fare as well. On the wing David Ashby had a great game, scoring two of the five tries by decisive, strong and quick running. The other two tries were scored by Marcus Boulton and Peter Bainbridge.

1 lth November v Pocklington (Home) Result: Lost 0—33 In this match we were totally outplayed as they were big and unstoppable from close distances. We had lost many players through injury and an 'A' team injury lost us a good player. William Millar played well on his debut, however it didn't pay off.

23rd September v Fyling Hall (Away) Result: Lost 12—24 Fyling Hall clearly had the better of us in the first half, scoring two tries. But after half-time we struck back with two tries from James Rossington and Peter Bainbridge.

Unfortunately we could not keep up the momemtum, and let in two more easy tries before the end.

18th November v Durham (Home) Result: Won 39—0 This was a really good performance from our point of view: the forwards did well, rucking effectively and getting good, clean ball for the scrum-half. When the backs did get the ball, for the first time in the season they passed well and ran onto the ball at full pace, against a strong team. James Rich, Ed Ashley and Chris Storer deserve a special mention for taking the first-half conversions in the absence of our two regular kickers, Eamon Mulkeen (who came on at half-time) and Andrew Freshney. The try-scorers were Euan Bell (3), William Millar and Peter Goodrick.

30th September v Barnard Castle (Home) Result: Won 62—0 David Ashby and James Rossington scored four tries each in this convincing win. Our forwards gave the scrumhalf good, clean ball and hooker Tom Blackwell had a good game. The backs moved the ball along the line quickly and Peter Bainbridge, Rory and Marcus Boulton also scored.

7th October v Hymers College (Away) Result: Won 62—0 This was a convincing win with the forwards providing good quick ball which the backs used to great effect. In defence all the team tackled well and James Rossington gave an excellent account of himself. He and David Ashby both scored from excellent runs, and Andrew Freshney kicked very successfully throughout the match. Other tries came from Peter Bainbridge, Ben Dale and John Cole.

25th November v Ashville (Away) Result: Won 31—10 We fielded a slightly weakened side, giving a chance to some of the best players from Games 6 and 7. At the interval we had a slight lead, after an even half featuring some determined play from the opposition. In the second half St. Peter's established their superiority and ran out comfortable winners. The "highlight" of the match was yet another injury to Euan Bell, sustained with his customary good humour in a rib-crunching clash with the Ashville full-back.

14th October v Ampleforth (Away) Result: Won 65—5 For the first time in the season our forwards had finally got it sorted: they had an amazing game. The back row of Daniel Birkett, Andrew Freshney and Peter Goodrick played exceptionally well, getting up on the opposition and keeping in support of everyone throughout the game.

Tries were scored by Daniel Birkett, Andrew Freshney, Chris Storer, Ben Dale and James Rossington.

29th November v Fyling Hall (Home) Result: Won 53—15 This result showed clearly how much the team had improved over the term, reversing our earlier defeat to register a convincing victory. The whole team played well, with particularly strong performances from David Ashby on the wing and James Rossington in the centre.

13th October v Wetherby High School (Home) Result: Won 4 7 - 1 0 T lis started off looking as if it could be one of the hardest matches this season, but with a little help from a few 'A' team players we managed to defeat the opposition's 'A' team. Good, quick hands through the backs; produced two early scores for Chris Emmerson; other tries came from Alistair Robertson, David Ashby and Niall O'Loughlin. But every time we scored they came straight at us!

2nd December v Woodhouse Grove (Home) Result: Won 27—10 This was a stern test for us against a big physical side.

It took us some time to settle and click into gear, but in the final quarter of an evenly-matched contest we got on top and scored two late tries to secure the victory — Hugh Strivens provided the clincher with a fine individual effort.

6th December v Scarborough College (Home) Result: Won 42—5 In appallingly cold and wet conditions, a composite team of 'A' and 'B' players scored a comfortable victory in a scrappy game, to finish the term on a high note.

Guy Wood, Simon Watkinson, Jonathan Howes and Edward Birch

4th November v Worksop College (Away) Result: Won 2 4 - 1 2 This was a very tough physical game. They expected to win convincingly and hit us hard. We scored two good tries early on but in the second half we were pinned on our line. This was a real test of determination and courage.

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BOYS' SQUASH Overall this was a very successful term, with good performances from everyone and some fine victories. On three occasions we scored 5-0 victories, and defeated Ampleforth by a 4-1 margin. The only teams who proved too strong for us were Woodhouse Grove — who beat us in a school fixture and in the National Schools' Competition — and Leeds Grammar School.

Nevertheless, even in these fixtures there were some spirited individual performances: Jeremy Wood played exceptionally well against Woodhouse Grove before going down 3-2, and Matthew Vowles went down 9-7 in the fifth game against Leeds, with Paul Fotherby winning at first string. Chris Bradley made great progress over the term, winning comfortably at first string against Ashville.

Jonathan Price also had some good wins, and Chris Maunder played with enthusiasm when called upon.

Paul Fotherby

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The first team made a promising start to the Midland Bank/L.T.A. Schools' Tennis Competition by winning their match against Harrogate G.S. David Powell, Jonathan Reeves and Tim Brogden all won their singles matches, with the first pair also being successful in their doubles — the final score being four sets to two.

The winning sequence continued with a well-contested victory over Joseph Rowntree. David Powell and Jonathan Reeves won their singles, but Tim Brogden and Tom Hartley lost theirs. With the first pair winning their doubles and the second pair losing theirs, the match score was three sets all, but St. Peter's were victorious by virtue of scoring more games.

M. Topping S. Fishley S. Arkley T. Best D. Powell J. Mitchell W. Vokes-Dudgeon P. Day C. Ellerbeck P. Fotherby

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BOAT CLUB

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York Spring Regatta: September 23

Ancholme Head: October 8 For most of the Boat Club this was the first race of the season and proved to be a successful event for us. St. Peter's entered ten different crew in six different events, and we won four categories in total. The winning crews were: Men's Senior III 4+ (our fastest crew): Patrick Day, Robin Gill, James De Boer, Ed Goodall, and cox AlbaLuz Buckle.

Men's Junior 4+: Andrew Dangerfield, Patrick Day, Robert Drever-Smith, Ed Goodall, and cox Karly Hoggard.

Men's Novice 4+: Richard Collier, Adam Hudson, Andrew Dangerfield, Robert Drever-Smith, and cox Emily Batty e.

Women's Novice 4 + : Kate Richards, Emma Hook, Emma Fitton, Emily Brown, and cox Jennie Taylor.

This event was less than a week after the Boston Marat ion, but the same crew was entered. This time, however, they were in a four and not a quad scull; the transition being made quickly and smoothly! In the first round they were granted a bye, but in the second round they met the tough opposition of Tyne R.C. and lost by just over a length. The parents' crew also raced in the Novic; 4 + and after beating the York City crew they lost to Nottingham and Union R.C.

Dee Autumn Head: October 21 Two men's crews and one women's crew travelled to Chester to race in a very competitive event. All three crews rowed well, and there was a good win for the Men's Senior HI 4 + in a very good time. The winning crew was: Robert Drever-Smith, Andrew Dangerfield, James De Boer, Richard Collier, and cox Karly Hoggard.

The Boston Marathon: September 17 Th s year a crew of four decided to enter the Boston Marathon. The last time that St. Peter's entered a boat for this thirty-one mile race between Lincoln and Boston was thirteen years ago in the same boat. Over the summer the crew had been training hard in a York City R.C. quad scull, and several days before the event their own boat returned from being refurbished. The race itself was long and arduous, but there was a support team to help at the lock and cheer on the crew whenever the road went near the riv;r; this often proved to boost the morale in the boat.

The quad scull finally completed the marathon in just over four hours, raising £270 in sponsorship. The crew was: Richard Collier, James De Boer, Adam Hudson, Robin Gill, £.nd cox Rachel Milne.

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women's novice four and the women's senior 3 four, as well as four junior four crews, who raced well in ar; event won by St. Leonard's School. The winning crews were: Men's Junior Quads: Richard Colllier, James De Boer, Adam Hudson, Robin Gill, and cox Ben S;cott.

Men's Novice Four: Ed Goodall, Patrick Day, Robert Drever-Smith, Dominic Casperson, and cox Tom Lilleyman.

Men's Junior Four: Adam Hudson, Ed Gcodall, Patrick Day, Robin Gill, and cox Alba-Luz Buclde.

Women's Novice Four: Kate Richards, Emma Fitton, Hannah Perry, Helen Williamson, and cox Karly Hoggard.

Fours Head of the River: November 11 A boys' four and a girls' four trekked down to London for this annual event. Competing against the most experienced and fastest crews in the world, we felt our chances of success were high — we had been reliably informed that only two crews had a better coach than us!

Both crews started low down the order, enabling the boys to overtake four crews early on and the girls to overtake one other crew. When the results came through the next day on the internet, the boys were ecstatic to find themselves placed out of 500 quality crews.... 215th! (14th out of the 50 in their category). This prompted the response from the third best coach in the country: "Err.... well.... alright.... yeah." The girls were placed a respectable 443rd. The crews were: Boys: Richard Collier, James De Boer, Andrew Dangerfield, Robert Drever-Smith, and cox Karly Hoggard.

Girls: Kate Richards, Jayne Bowers, Emma Fitton, Virginia Mackie, and cox Emily Battye.

Head of the Float: December 2 In the final event of the term we managed to take four different crews to Liverpool, using only one boal. The Head of the Float is on the docks in Liverpool and consists of racing the length of the dock once each way with a break in the middle. It is an eights' race and so was very different to the previous racing this term.

All four crews raced well, and there was little difference between SIII and Novice crews times in both the boys' and the girls' events. The MSHI eight was fourth overall (missing third place by one second) and the Men's Novice eight fifth. The girls finished fourth and fifth out of the women's crews. Both Novice boats won their events. The winning crews were: Men's Novice Eight: Patrick Day, Ed Goodall, Ed Renvoize, Dominic Casperson, Robert Drever-Smith, Andrew Dangerfield, Adam Hudson, Richard Collier, and cox Alba-Luz Buckle.

Women's Novice Eight: Lucy Fieldhouse, Ka:e De Boer, Hannah Perry, Katrina Rayner, Helen Williamson, Kate Richards, Emma Hook, Emma Fitton, and cot Ben Scott.

Robin Gill, Richard Collier and Kate Richards

York Small Boats Head: November 19 This year the weather was particularly good — a change from the usual pattern of snow, hail and floods!

We entered five men's events with seven crews, and were particularly successful. The wins were in Junior Quads, Junior Fours, and, most notably, in Men's Novice 4 + : the crew beat twenty others and won by quite a margin.

The MSIII 4 + also raced well, being placed fourth out of a large number of very competitive entries. Also racing were a second junior quad and a fifth form of J15 four who raced well. The parents crew improved considerably on last year's time in Novice Fours, and had an enjoyable row.

In the women's section, the Women's Novice Four achieved a convincing win, beating twenty other crews.

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EASTER TERM

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A man of massive integrity and critical of the shoddy, he looked to instil those same virtues, not only be example but by insisting that they were component parts of education in its broadest sense.

Sir Peter was immensely proud of his York background and saw St. Peter's as an integral pari of the fabric of York and gave unstintingly of his time, experience and effort to the community and the school.

But above all, Peter Shepherd was a family man and when in the relaxed company of his wife Pat or his sons, one would see yet another facet — a man proud of his family, enjoying sailing, dancing, travelling and indulging in some mischievous humour.

The extent of the contribution to the school of this dignified and modest man may never be truly known but it will surely be remembered.

E. A. K. Dc.nison

SIR PETER SHEPHERD CBE, DSc, DUniv., DL "He was a verray parfit gentil knyght" Many are the tributes that have poured from the press and the pulpit, the board rooms and the dinner tables, the Council Chambers and the building sites to Sir Peter Shepherd, a former Governor and Fellow of the school who died in January of this year, aged seventy-nine.

It would be repetitive to catalogue his many achievements on the national scene and it is rather as a man of York and for his own very considerable personal qualities that St. Peter's will remember him and be enriched by the contribution that he made to the school.

Sir Peter joined the Board of Governors in 1971 and not only gave unsparingly of his own time and experience but made available, on many occasions, the resources of the Shepherd Building Group, by then an international construction and engineering group of the highest repute, of which he was to be Chairman for some twenty-eight years.

In addition to his vast business experience, Sir Peter had been Chairman of the Wool Industry Training Board and the educational challenge thereby provided and gave him an invaluable insight into the educational requirements of industry and commerce which contributed so much to the Governors' debates on such matters.

Sir Peter was for many years a member of the General Purposes and Finance Committee of the Governors and Chairman of the Property and Amenities Committee. I doubt if the school can ever understand and appreciate the immense contribution he made in that latter capacity.

His technical know-how was formidable and the professionals — architects, builders, engineers etc. — knew that and they soon learned that no detail, however mundane, would be free from examination and questioning. The swimming pool, the sports centre, the CDT building and the Chilman building all bear witness to that expertise. (In passing, it is worth mentioning that with typical modesty, Sir Peter declined ever to have a new building named after himself.)

Successive Bursars and unwary Chairmen of Finance Committees can also bear witness to the care and attention paid by Sir Peter to financial budgets and the day to day financial control of the school's activities. The present healthy state of the school's finances are in no small way attributable to the careful and continuous monitoring pioneered by Sir Peter.

If all this gives the impression of an awesome giant of industry, then it could not be further from the truth because in many ways, it is for his personal relationships with people, and for the personal values which he held so highly, that he will be remembered. The phrase most used in all the tributes to Sir Peter is "modest and unassuming". A colleague for many years said, "I cannot think of a Knighthood resting more quietly on anyone else; he cherished that honour as much for his whole family as for himself."

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Elgar's work and the Headmaster gave an address about John Henry Newman.

In the last week of term we turned our attention to Holy Week. The Collection on the final morning of term was in aid of the school in Dunblane which had suffered such a tragedy the previous week.

S. C. Harvey

NEWS IN BRIEF CHAPEL Following Richard Drysdale's Chapel week about Quakerism during the Christmas Term, we pursued our ecumenical interest by welcoming Major Victor Kennedy of the Salvation Army. He spoke to us about what are often perceived to be the three distinctive features of the Salvation Army: soup, soap and salvation.

We celebrated Candlemas with a school Eucharist, conducted for us by Tony Hodge, the Vicar of St. Olave's.

The Service involved the use of a large number of candles — using the wooden frames kindly and expertly made for us by Mike Dawson. The Eucharist ended with a candlelit recession by the Choir, during which the Chamber Choir sang the Nunc Dimittis to a beautiful Anglican chant.

On St. David's Day there was a Eucharist in The Rise for the boarding community. I hope these House Eucharists will become a regular feature of our worship.

Re\ Negus led an informative and interesting week on the relationship between religious belief and the world of business and economics. Ian Lowe spoke to us about Georgs Herbert during the week when the Anglican Lectionary commemorated the poet and David Hughes led an engaging and stimulating week on the relationship between teachers and pupils.

During the week in which the Choir sang the Dream of Gerontius in the Minster, Andrew Wright spoke about

Hello In January we welcomed four new faces to St. Peter's.

Mrs. Lesley Healy joined us from the York Archaeological Trust as the Headmaster's Secretary; Dr. Jenny Hay stead is the school's Development Officer, responsible for marketing the school and public relations; Miss Arabella Lowther joined the Geography Department; and Mrs. Margaret Holt returned to St. Peter's for a second spell — some people just can't keep away! — to teach Mathematics.

Music and Drama Centre Opened In February we welcomed Dr. Francis Jackson, former organist at York Minster, and Dame Judi Dench to open the Recital Room and Drama Centre respectively.

The event was celebrated with a series of musical and dramatic performances, culminating in a show consisting of extracts from plays past and present. This reminded us all of the school's fine tradition in performing arts, and in particular the enormous contribution made by the indefatigable Ian Lowe. Dame Judi, fresh from her double success in the Laurence Olivier Awards, graced the occasion by performing the final extract herself, to the appreciation of a captive audience. For her it was a return to the building where she attended dancing classes as a small girl at Clifton Preparatory School.

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HOUSE REPORTS CLIFTON The term was short but busy (like the Rev.). A full Inter-House games programme began with the girls' Senior Netball Competition. We finished third, beating Temple, Grove and The Rise. The Junior Netball Tournament followed with the girls coming first for the second year running, beating all opposition.

The boys' Junior Rugby Sevens Competition took place early in March with the Rev. saying "Make sure Councell and Wright get a damn good kicking." The players performed well and came fourth.

In the Top House Quiz we were unfortunately knocked out in the first round; even more unfortunately it was Grove who denied us a semi-final place with a string of lucky stabs in the dark.

The Great Egg Race was entered into with the usual determination although Julian 'CDT King' Woodcock being in the Linton team made the competition a foregone conclusion. We came a creditable fifth place with our Heath-Robinson alarm clock going off slightly prematurely — i.e. a bit fell off.

The two squash competitions were contrasting to say the least. The girls thrashed Grove in the first round but were beaten by Queen's in the second. The boys however, though not without commitment, were victims of inexperience, losing to Linton but gaining valuable lessons for the future.

The swimming competitions were contested well as usual, with Clifton coming third in the girls' event and second in the boys. Sophie Lloyd, Charlotte Brisby, Nick Lally and Simon Leveson all won events with the girls' U.14 freestyle relay and U.16 boys' medley relay teams coming first too.

No Easter Term would be complete without the Fivea-Side Football Competition. Clifton driven by passionate support from the terraces reached the final but were ousted

by School in a thriller of a match. The Clifton team all played like Juninho whereas the School team were more like Tony Adams. A slap on the wrists goes to Chris Ward who was banned from watching for making animal noises.

The term was successful in music as well. In the school Music Competition Alexandra Dow won the junior woodwind section, Zoe Wight took the senior keyboard title, and Mark Allworthy emerged victor in the senior brass section ans was best senior musician.

Congratulations too go to 'Skirt' featuring Andrew Kemp and the incredible Guy Wood who won the trophy in the Equafor variety show.

At the end of term junior House colours were awarded to Charlotte Brisby, Sara Chapman, Laura Hodsdon, Emma Taylor, Edward Birch, Matthew Parkin, Jonathan Steward and Russell Parton-Bagnall. Nick Lally and Rachel Malster received their senior House colours.

Last but by no means least, during this term the Rev. revealed that he is to take up the post of Deputy Head of Kingswood School in Bath next year. The School and

Clifton in particular will be losing one of its best loved characters. We congratulate him and his successor, Mr. Shread, and we wish the Rev. a very happy final term with us.

Edward Vickers

DRONFIELD At the start of the term we welcomed Lorna Read: we hope she will have an enjoyable and successful time in Dronfield. In chess, the first competition of the term, we went out in the first round. Unfortunately, the quiz team fared no better. In the junior netball the team, captained

by Sam Cuthbert-Brown, had the odds very much against it, being able to field only one team player. Although we were not the most successful team, there was no lack of spirit or support.

There was a more successful outcome in the Senior Netball Competition. The team featured three first team players, including the captain Danielle Powley. In the final, the team put up a spirited performance, losing 6-8 to School House, whose shooters were on top form. The swimming team, captained by Hazel Curry and Jessica Ray, gained places in most events in the final, finishing

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The account of this team's events would be incomplete without mentioning the Variety Show. Graham Watt deserves credit for his organisation and inspiration and Dan Curley, Simon Fishley and the compere Sam Wheatley made a major contribution to the success of the evening.

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a creditable fourth. This was also the result for the House in the Egg Race. In squash, the last sports competition of the term, we beat Queen's in the final.

Danielle Powley

THE; GROVE

LINTON The Easter Term saw the 1st XI hockey captain Steve Arkley ably assisted by that famous pair O'Keefe and Rastall with a liberal sprinkling of House members in the 2nd XI including Simon Goodrick and George Gagg in with team members of James Hockin and Chris Ellerbeck.

Rowing representation at senior level by James Mee and James Griffith ensured a steady flow of trips up on to the stage pot-hunting and several Colts! Junior Colts continued school rugby representation including Ben Firth, Edward Ferrow, Peter Rivis, Alex Sargeant, Tristan Sillars, Adam Bryce, Peter Goodrick and Hugh Strivens. However, despite their abundance we ended up beaten quarterfinalists in the Inter-House junior sevens.

We went a stage further in the junior squash with Matthew Bowman, William Kent, and John-Patrick Wilkinson beaten finalists — the latter pair U.14 team stalwarts. The senior five-a-side team ended up as playoff contenders but were pipped at the last post. Not so for the House egg racers who won the trophy ably led

by Julian Woodcock who surpringly devised the best Heath Robinson Alarm Clock (perhaps that's why he was so prone to sleeping in!). Further success for the quiz team of Paul Best, Andrew Sykes, Matthew Bowman and Stuart Milne carried off the trophy on the very last question.

The swimming gala rounded off the term as usual with wins for Iain Anderson; Tristan Best in the senior freestyle.

Trial exams came and went at the start, offers from UCAS finally arrived for all U.VI, snowballs rained through the garden from time to time and the frenzy of G.C.S.E. course work all took its toll so that the end of an all too short a term was welcomed generally. A new House Assistant and Tutor Mr. Nick Jones soon filled the space vacated by Jim Bellis and the prospect of the Summer Term loomed too soon on the horizon. /. A. Owen-Barnett

This term the House was not quite as successful but there was a great deal of enthusiasm, particularly from middle school Grovites.

In spite of much positive support from junior girls the senior netball team made a quick exit with only one win against Temple. Fortunes in the junior competition were quite different. First round wins against School House (7-2) and The Rise (5-4) and a semi-final victory against Tempile (9-1) earned a place in the final against Clifton.

A very competent Clifton side won 9-5. Congratulations to Beth, Rebecca, Katie, Suzie, Abi, Alex and Leanne.

Injuries and illness dogged the junior sevens side.

There were wins against Queen's and Linton and a draw with Clifton. Well done to Andrew Springgay, Matthew Miers, Jonathan Wright, James Harvey, Simon Watkinson, Edward Ashley and Andrew Muir who enjoyed an exceptional afternoon.

Away from the sports field Tom Wainman, Andrew Muir, Mark Rusling and Gareth Mead were good semifinalists in the Top House Quiz losing by the narrowest of margins (36-38) to Queen's. In the Great Egg Race Patrick Calvert, Dan Curley, John Nicholas, Andrew Sprirggay and Simon Watkinson worked well but failed to awaken the judges' sympathies.

Lack of senior girls meant Rebecca, Leanne and Suzie had to join Rosy and Nikki in the senior squash, and agairst a strong Clifton side only Nikki managed victory.

The senior five-a-side team managed fourth place — thanks to James and Daniel Curley, Patrick Calvert, Matfiew Bell, James Yeomans and Alex Stevenson.

In the Inter-House swimming there were wins for Simon Carr and Jonathan Wright. Congratulations go to Edward Ashley, James Miers and Rod Elliot and also to John Mitchell, Mark Rusling, Simon Watkinson and Andrew Cleaver. The Grove did, however, win the Swimming Standards Cup. Edward Ashley deserves special mention for obtaining the best standards score.

Right at the end of the term and for the second year running The Grove won the Junior Squash Competition.

Congratulations to Jonathan Wright, Matthew Miers and Simon Watkinson who beat Linton 2-1 in the final.

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THE MANOR

QUEEN'S

We began the new term with an addition to the third year. This proved one of the most difficult situations I have ever encountered; certainly it caused many problems and it is to the huge credit of the House that things did not get out of hand on their behalf. But on to more pleasant things. We had continued success in the U. 14 rugby with A. Robertson, J. Else, N. O'Loughlin, G. White and D. Ashby all making significant contributions. At the senior end the House provided several 1st and 2nd XI players in the hockey with C. Bradley showing promise and D. Powell receiving 1st team colours. The U. 16 hockey was also well supported by boys in the House with J. Dougherty and M. Freak exhibiting real talent. The main House sporting event of the term was the swimming. L. Bell and G. Smith led from the front, helped by outstanding performances from I. Ray, A. Welsh, A. Robertson and a splendid team effort involving twentyone others; the event was won comfortably. The junior " 7 " were equal first in the Inter-House 7's, but came second on a technicality, with A. Sharp and M. Meilack playing splendidly. However, it was a busy term off the games field with a fine effort in the Egg Race thanks to our regulars Peter and Nick, who perhaps more than anybody needed to design a working alarm clock! The "Dream of Gerontious" also took up the best efforts of A. Daughtrey and N. Abrams. Away from the House Ian led a most enjoyable trip to the red light district of Paris masquerading as a rugby tour. He also starred on the stage in Greece! And so the term ended with the prospect of the summer, cricket, tennis, rowing and exams!

The Easter Term saw some very spirited team performances in netball, squash, football and rugby. Our splendid team of intellectuals Henry Heywood, Alexander Banerjea, Adam Wales and captain Sarah Richardson took us to the final of the Top House Quiz, where we lost by only two points in the final minute. We were also robbed in the Great Egg Race where Rachel Milne led James Shepherds Daniel Jackson, Adam Wales and Rosemary Sanderson who produced an impressive Heath Robinson style alarm clock which excelled in artistic flair — even if it didn't work.

Successes were enjoyed by many individuals and we were delighted for Ben Dale who won the Junior Soloists' Competition and for the highly commended scores given to Charlotte Black, Henry Heywood and Eleanor Wilton in the French Reading Competition.

We ended the term in fine team spirit at the swimming gala, with loads of support — thanks to James Shepherd and Carrie Magee for their organisation and encouragement.

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THE RISE For the upper sixth and fifth form (except for Gemma who was stuck in the Washington D.C. snow) the term started with their trials. Due to the lack of work done over the holiday there was considerable stress which proved to be an early indication of what was to follow in the summer.

Trials were soon over and Inter-House competitions upon us. The Rise showed much determination and competitive spirit throughout the term and, although we were well and truly beaten by Queen's in the first round of the Squash Competition there was some greater success in the junior and senior netball. Both teams came fourth; the juniors playing particularly well against strong opposition.

The biggest surprise of the term, however, was in achieving second place in the Great Egg Race. The team, led by Emily Brown, constructed a sand-powered alarm clock; despite a considerable unfamiliarity with the workings of alarm clocks amongst the senior members of the House!

The term ended with the Inter-House Swimming Gala.

A good team effort, particularly in the relays, together with an individual win for Fiona Buchan in the two lengths freestyle brought fifth place overall.

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2 lengths backstroke), Stephen Mulryne (2nd — Senior 2 lengths backstroke) and Alan Slee (1st — U. 14 2 lengths freestyle and 2 lengths breaststroke). The U. 15 team also won the medley relay, missing the record by 0.1 second, and the freestyle relay. In the girls' Swimming Competition the House came second, scoring 49 points.

Emma Sherbourne won the senior 2 lengths breaststroke and butterfly, and was second in the individual medley race. Gemma Croft won the senior 1 length butterfly and was second in the 2 lengths backstroke. Mauricia Hart was second in the senior 1 length and 2 lengths freestyle races. Philippa Bennett was second in the senior 1 length breaststroke and Emily Hamilton was second in the junior 2 lengths breaststroke.

Five terms after School House became a day House, the House won its first Inter-House competition and then a week later, a second. The first victory went to the senior girls in the Netball Competition. The successful team members were: Emma Sherbourne, Helen Atkinson, Charlotte Brassington, Katy Ramskill (captain), Mauricia Hart, Philippa Bennett and Gemma Croft. After the competition Katy wrote: "We were drawn in the group of three and so we had two matches to play before the semi-finals. We got off to an excellent start with a commendable victory over Queen's, 10-0 and some outstanding play all round. Our second match was against The Rise, who were tough opposition, but we managed to pull together and win 8-2. This moved us into the semifinals where we met Clifton, who were the strongest opposition we had met. However, with some great centre court play by Charlotte and Mauricia, and some outstanding shooting by Phil and Gemma, a close win was achieved taking us into the final against Dronfield. This proved, as expected, to be a real clash of the Titans. After thirty minutes of tremendous team work and enthusiasm, we secured an 8-6 victory and claimed our first sporting title. Particular mention must go to Helen Atkinson and Emma Sherbourne who were excellent in defence and undoubtedly prevented what would have otherwise been an even closer match."

The other winning team was the senior boys' five-aside. The squad comprised of: Ben Firth (captain), Jamie Duggin, Paul Fotherby, Stephen Mulryne, Jeremy Wood, Adam Councell and Dhiren Joshi. Ben Firth gave this account of the competition: ' 'Out of seven quality players it was hard to pick five for each match without feeling that we might be missing the talent of those who were not picked. However, after a modest qualifying round, we managed to make it to the semi-finals as underdogs.

Our first and seemingly impossible task was to take on the favourites, Linton, who had already convincingly beaten us in the qualifying round. So, fresh from celebrating Steve's eighteenth birthday, we felt ready to take on the mighty Linton. After a thrilling game of spectacular goals, it ended as a five all draw. A penalty shoot-out had to be the deciding factor. Confident from our last performance, the famous five strode out once more and after some heart-stopping moments, we went through to the final by six goals to five. As if by magic, the five unlikely heroes clinched a 2-1 victory over Clifton, to everyone's surprise, except of course all of School House."

SCHOOL At the start of the Easter Term we welcomed to the House two new tutors: Miss Lowther who became tutor to the fourth year and Mrs. Holt, who joined Mrs. Fletcher tutoring the third year. Both colleagues soon settled into the House and we are very fortunate to have both of them in the team of house staff.

As always the Easter Term was a very busy term.

Many of the sixth form had modular exams, there was plenty of course work to complete, and the music department kept many of the House busy with the 'Dream of Gerontius' and the music competitions. Members of the House went on successful rugby and squash tours and at the end of the term the House was well represented in the Variety Show. Special mention must go to Dhiren Joshi's magical talents.

There were plenty of Inter-House competitions during the term. In the Egg Race the team opted for a vastly technical and complex alarm system, according to Fraser Dunn, the captain of the team. Reflecting after the competition he said: "It was a gamble, but a risk which had to be taken as it made the other designs look far inferior. In the heat of the competition the gamble went horribly wrong and the team was denied victory as marbles were sent everywhere."

In ihe Top House Quiz, the topical awareness of the two Tims, Brogden and Taylor, and the expertise of the two girls, Rebecca Linaker and Vanessa Humphrey, with the star signs, was unfortunately outweighed by the teams geographical and linguistic inability. The House finished in sixth place.

The junior girls' netball team got better as the competition progressed but did not progress to the final round of matches having lost 7-2 to The Grove and 6-3 to The Rise. The girls' squash team made a good effort, with a special mention going to Charlotte Brassington and Emma Sherbourne, who had not played squash for a long time. Xaty Ramskill and Anna Dixon comfortably won their matches, but the team lost marginally on points to Temple.

In :he Junor Rugby Sevens Competition the team was placed third. Oliver Councell, the captain, believed mat the team had the potential to win the competition, but that lack of organisation and on occasions over-confidence, cost them victory. The team won three, lost two and drew one.

The junior boys' squash team lost narrowly to Temple in the ~irst round of the competition. Alex Bond and Oliver Councell supported the captain Simon Price as best they could, with Alex showing some natural ability for the sport. Paul Fotherby was again the winner of the senior boys' individual Squash Competition, beating Jeremy Wood in the final.

The last week of term saw the finals of the boys' and girls' Swimming Competitions. The boys were placed second in the Standards Cup, scoring 7.25 points and fourth in me Gala, only six points behind second place.

The outstanding performance came from Alex Bond who won all of his events in the U.15 age group: individual medley, butterfly and freestyle. He was well supported

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Lund also swam well and secured points for the House.

The team won three of the four relays and came second in the remaining one — an excellent performance all round. The boys' swimming team had a more difficult time because there was a lack of the necessary strength in depth to do really well. Nonetheless, there were good performances from Chris Emmerson, Robin Jackson, Chris Ball, Nick Kay, Robert Triffitt, Edward Rowlxrttom and the junior freestyle team which came second.

Members of the House were, as usual, active in a whole range of other activities both inside and outside the school. Karly Hoggard came ninth in the North Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships and, as a result, was made a reserve for the Girls' English Cross-Country team. On the music side, Mark Whiting won the senior strings and Katie Jenkins won the junior keyboard in the Music Competition with impressive performances. Faith Alexander was awarded a distinction in Grade Eight Violin which is an exceptional achievement. Mark Whiting was awarded a merit in Grade Seven for the Piano and Rachel Lewis was awarded a merit for Grade Six Piano — both notable achievements. Faith was also a member of the Junior British Chamber Orchestra group which won the National Competition — another singular distinction. Several members of the House were involved in the opening of the Dame Judi Dench Drama Centre and the Francis Jackson Music Centre. Caroline Brandon's singing was of an exceptional quality and attracted several laudatory comments. Andrew Kay and James Bloor are to be congratulated for being awarded their 1st Hockey Colours and Andrew is to be farther congratulated for winning the Burn Trophy. Kieran Harrison is to be congratulated for being chosen to play goalie for the 1st XI Hockey team towards the end of the season.

TEMPLE The Easter Term was, as ever, intense and busy with several Inter-House competitions. The House senior fivea-side team of Oliver Addy, Nick Riggall, Jon Price, Nick Kay and Andrew Kay found it difficult in the early games to settle and realise their full potential. Team changes followed with James Bloor, Tom Bray and Robert Triffitt all playing at various points in the term. It was only towards the end of the season that the team found its true form with some spectacular victories — including an outstanding 5-2 victory over The Manor. The House team of Chris Maitland, Alex Newton, Andrew Taylor, Sam Venables and Ian Paterson for the Great Egg Race competed with great enthusiasm to design an alarm clock but ultimately lost to what the judges considered to be better designs. We thus lost the Great Egg Race Trophy which we had held for two successive years (Temple is the only House to have achieved this feat). Unfortunately, we also lost the Inter-House General Knowledge Trophy when we were knocked out in the first round.

One of the highlights for the House on the sporting side was the success of the House junior sevens team which won the competition. The team was made up of Alex Main, Daniel Dickinson, Edward Rowbottom, Dan Metcalfe, Chris Emmerson, Marcus Pullen and Chris Reilly. Although not the favourites to win the competition, the team played with incredible commitment and skill.

Tackling was fierce and no quarter was given. The team only lost one game — and that only very narrowly and in the closing seconds of the game — in the competition.

The team were worthy winners of the cup. Over my twelve year tenure the junior team's success in this competition was truly one of the sporting highlights of the last few years.

The House junior netball team won two out of its three games with an especially good 4-3 victory over Dronfield.

The team played intelligent committed netball that was exciting to watch. Members of the team were: Laura Wallace, Alison Pike, Rachel Lund, Sarah Metcalfe, Lucy Wright, Lucy Adam and Helen Austin. The senior netball team of Emma, Faith Alexander, Helen Williamson, Rachel Taylor, Louise Hudson, Emily Brown and Karly Hoggard met stiff competition but, as all Temple teams, played with commitment and determination. The game against Dronfield was especially exciting to watch.

The junior Inter-House boys' squash team of Marcus Pullen, Dan Metcalfe and Stuart Wilson managed to get through to the second round only to be defeated. The girls' squash team of Helen Williamson, Faith Alexander, Louise Hudson, Rachel Lewis and Emily Brown played with characteristic skill and fortitude to get through to the semi-final against Dronfield.

The other major sporting success — again one of the most outstanding in recent years — was the victory of the girls' swimming team by a substantial margin over all other Houses. There were several outstanding performances with first places for: Helen Williamson, Louise Hudson, Sarah Metcalfe, Helen Austin and Faith Alexander. Sophie Triffitt, Karly Hoggard and Rachel 42

SPORT NETBALL 1st VII Despite Yorkshire Water telling us of a severe water shortage, anyone playing through the Spring Term netball season would have great difficulty believing them. The majorky of fixtures were played on days where it rained for at 1 jast part of the match, if not all of it. We cancelled only one fixture due to snow and had one away match cancelled. The girls managed to maintain their enthusiasm through these conditions — at times more successfully than the staff and resigned themselves to dripping hair and clothes,.

Five colours remained from the previous year including both shooters. Lorna Read and Helen Atkinson from the L.VIth were new to the team, having played at the 2nd VII level for the previous two years. The first fixture was cancelled so the team were expecting to play a 2nd 'earn from York University in the next match, but were slighly shocked at the arrival of their 1st VII. This provec to be an excellent match against strong opposition.

The attack did well, coping with a zone defence, a tactic little used at school level. Rowena Smith in particular had an excsllent game, shooting accurately and timing dodges so thai she invariably caught the ball near the post. She continued to produce this standard of play consistently throughout the term, and was rewarded by selection to the U. 19 York and District team. Unfortunately she had to decline the offer due to musical commitments. Durham brought a much-improved netball team to play a mixed lst/2nd team from school. The match was evenly contested until the last quarter when our superior shooting skills widened the lead. Against the university it was obvious we needed more height in defence so Helen was moved from an attacking position. She had to completely change her positional and tactical play, but against Durham this was shown to be the right move. Helen proved to be a most adaptable player and by the end of the season a very competent defender, particularly good at marking the team. Positions stayed the same for the rest of the season and for most of the fixtures we were at full strength. However, Danielle Powley was absent for the match against Worksop and her speed and accuracy was rruch missed in the centre court play. Players of over six feet in the Worksop circles was the major factor in us losing this game. They always prove to be our strongest schoo opposition and our players were made to look quite small in comparison. However, I did feel that the team

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did not work well together on that day and there was a lack of effort from some players — this was more disappointing than losing.

We had such a good fixture against the university that another was arranged two weeks later. With Helen and Fiona Buchan in defence, and support from Claire Lawson the team was much strengthened. The score of 29-28 did much to lift morale after the previous defeat and the girls fully deserved the win in a well-fought match. The team continued the season in winning form beating the remaining six schools with comfortable margins. The last two fixtures against Scarborough College and Ashville were close games with both schools having well coached teams. Ashville also had an "interesting" umpire and the girls did well to beat this team. The more volatile team members managed to remain in control of themselves and the game (although not much effort went in to disguising facial expression), so progress has been made in some directions! The lst's lost three fixtures, two of which were against college sides. The College of Ripon & York St. John had a strong team, composed of physical education students who finished with a lead of five goals. Although the previous three quarters had been roughly even their superior stamina was the deciding factor in the final stages.

However, in general another successful season with my thanks to Fiona as captain and in particular to those who maintained a 100% effort level in practice time as well as during matches. They set a fine example which all should aspire to.

The following girls represented the 1st VII: **Nicola Orwell, **Rowena Smith, *Lorna Read, **Danielle Powley, **Claire Lawson, *Helen Atkinson, **Fiona Buchan, Rachel Malster, Katy Ramskill. * denotes Colours ** Re-award Results: v York University v Durham School v Worksop College v York University v York Vlth Form College v Yorkshire Coast College Wakefield G.S. College of Ripon & York St. John Mount St. Mary's Scarborough College Ashville College

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to be around at the time were coerced into playing! The team played with entiiusiasm and enjoyed die fixtures arranged. I thank all tiiose who played and Emma Sherbourne who captained the side with entiiusiasm.

2nd & 3rd VII It was again easier to make fixtures for the 2nd VII than it was for the 1st. The team should have had fourteen matches but three of these were cancelled. Of those played five were against schools which played their first team in opposition. The results show that senior netball in die school is in a very healdiy state widi strength in depth.

It was encouraging that twelve pupils represented this team and there was little to choose between them in the standard of play produced. Lack of netball colours in both home and away fixtures prevented the 3rd VII from having more fixtures although seven matches were arranged and six played. Another six players represented this team, supported by some who also played in the 2nd VII. On two occasions a fourth team netball fixture was arranged when the remaining able bodied seniors would have played but these were also cancelled!

A notable result was the 17-14 win against Worksop College, who always provide strong opposition. It was a very cold day, and only four of the six teams travelled to Worksop as snow was only cleared from two courts.

The conditions were icy and the girls had done well to maintain any enthusiasm as they had to wait an hour for the 1st team to play. As usual Jodieanne Littleboy and Louise Hudson were shooting well and Rachel Malster and Olivia Anderson were strong in defence. Real commitment was shown by Olivia who played the whole match as white as a sheet and feeling rather ill. (We then didn't see her again for two weeks!) The game against Queen Margaret's was well contested as always, but played in a friendly spirit. Wakefield Girls' High School also provided strong opposition and despite this being a new fixture all the matches were played in a friendly but competitive manner. The match was also memorable for being played in die wettest conditions widi me parental support sheltering under the inevitable umbrellas, the overhanging sports hall window and any otiier shelter diey could find!

The following girls represented the 2nd VII: Rachel Malster, Mauricia Hart, Faitii Alexander, Emma Sherbourne, Jodieanne Littleboy, Rebecca Fisher, Amy Newby, Charlotte Brassington, Georgina Rayner, Katy Ramskill, Olivia Anderson, Vicky Hales.

The following girls represented the 3rd VII: Gemma Croft, Louise Hudson, Preeti Bhat, Katie Gormley, Caroline Barton, Natalie Lane.

Results — 2nd VH: V Boomam V Archbishop Holgate's V Worksop College V York College V Queen Margaret's V Pocklington V Wakefield G.S. V College of Ripon & York St. John V Mount St. Mary's V Scarborough College V Ashville College

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Of the fixtures made all ten played against school teams were won and the girls only lost me one match against a strong team from the College of Ripon & York St. John. They found playing die full amount of time, not usually requested by our 2nd team opposition, a little too strenuous and again like the 1st VII allowed the gap to widen in die last quarter. Katy Ramskill and Mauricia Hart, bom playing for die second year, were very dependable in the centre court and Katy is to be congratulated for playing for die 1st VII on several occasions. Rachel also played at 1st team level and was a great asset to bom teams, as she adapted well to play most positions. My dianks to Rachel for being a most efficient and organised captain.

The 3rd VII played mree fixtures at school level, tiiese being against 2nd team opposition. The closest result was against York College, with convincing wins over Pocklington and Boodiam. They did very well against a 3rd team from Ripon & York St. John, but had a hard match against York University who turned up with a 2nd VII which we weren't expecting, so mose unlucky enough

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U.15 'A' VII The netball season got off to a cold snowy start, which prevented training sessions from taking place. The first match on a very cold day at Bootham was quite one-sided, but did allow our girls to work on good spacing and passing. This was followed by a very close indoor match at Milhhorpe. We managed to keep ahead tiirough the game, but only just clinched victory by one goal. On another cold, snowy afternoon at Worksop, die :eam, wrapped up in tracksuits, found it hard to get going Play in the first half was clumsy and showed a lack of communication witiiin the team. After a few harsh words the team returned to court with a little more enthusiasm, eventually managing to beat an equally letiiargic Worksop team.

The Queen Margaret's match was anotiier which had to be played inside because of adverse weatiier. This was me best match played by the U. 15's all season, but in the last five minutes of die game die team lost dieir rhythm and timing which affected die result.

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of Erica Smith and Sarah Metcalfe made many important interceptions. At the other end the shooters Katrina Wight and Alex Roach kept cool under pressure and the result was a thoroughly deserved 7-6 win. There were further good wins against Pocklington and Wakefield G.H.S. with the centre court players Katie Cox, Abigail Gisbourne and Sam Cuthbert-Brown all timing their dodges well (at the end of the season Katie also showed she could shoot effectively when needed). The last two games were lost, Mount St. Mary's was close and could have gone either way and against Scarborough College all our players could have done with a few more inches! Due to the weather the 'B' team have had only two matches, both winning and losing in great style!

The remaining matches for the 'A' team all resulted in victory. The shooting combination of Laura Hodsdon and Sara Chapman improved as the season progressed.

Hay ley Oram in centre court was always steady and reliable. Suzanne Baines get the prize for good spacing and timing of dodges, and Charlotte Brisby for her tremendous springing and leaping ability.

Ail in all a good season for the U. 15's winning nine out of ten matches.

I would like to thank all players who stood in at very short notice for illness, particularly Alison Pike who was always willing and available.

The following girls represented the U.15 'A' team: L. Hodsdon, S. Chapman, S. Baines, H. Oram, E. Taylor, C. Brisby (captain), R. Fishley, A. Pike, I. Wallace.

Results: v Bootham v Millthorpe v Worksop v York College v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington v Wakefield G.H.S. v Mount St. Mary's v Scarborough College v Ashville College

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The following girls represented the U.14 'A' VII: L. Adam, A. Brown, H. Burton, K. Cox, S. CuthbertBrown, A. Gisbourne, E. Hamilton, S. Lloyd, S. Metcalfe, R. Paterson, E. Riley, A . Roach, E. Smith, K . Wight.

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The following girls represented the U.14 'B' VII: L. Adam, A. Brown, H. Burton, V. Elliott, E. Hamilton, J. Hurt, L. Lyall.

Results: v Bootham V Hymers V Archbishop Holgates V Millthorpe V Worksop V Giggleswick V York College V Ackworth V Queen Margaret's 'A' team 'B' team V Pocklington 'A' team 'B' team V Wakefield G.H.S. V Mount St. Mary's V Scarborough College

U.15 'B' VII The 'B' team had just two matches , winning one and losing one, both in fine style . Well done to all the players who took part in these matches.

The following girls represented the U.15 'B!' team: S. Henderson, L. Cleaver, K . Cockhill, A. Pike (captain), L. Wallace, B. Wigglesworth, H. Fowler, L. Watson.

Results: v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington

Lost Won

6-19 15- 4 D. M. Westgate

Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home

Won 12— 2 Cancelled Lost 9—12 Lost 6—13 Cancelled Cancelled Won 15-14 Cancelled

Away Away

Won Lost

7— 6 2—22

Home Home Home Away Home

Won Won Won Lost Lost

14- 7 9— 6 22- 5 16—19 5—12 P. Fletcher

JUNIOR HOUSE NETBALL U.14 VII Almost every junior was called upon to play in this competition with Dronfield and Rise (in the later stages) having to 'borrow' a non-team fifth year to complete their teams. There was a good spirit throughout with Clifton, the eventual winners, looking an exceptionally strong team right from the start. In the semi-finals Grove beat Temple convincingly and Clifton likewise beat Rise, with Clifton beating Grove nine goals to five in the final.

The team started well with a strong display against Bootham. Abigail Gisbourne dominated the centre court and Mex Roach shot well and outjumped her opponents for any rebounds in the circle. However, the momentum this game should have generated was lost in the next few weeks with games cancelled for snow. Even in those games we did play (Millthorpe indoors), we struggled with many team changes due to illness. In all fourteen girls playsd for the 'A' team during the term — to their credit everyone who was asked to play gave 100%. There were several close games such as the match at Queen Margaret's. Although they were quicker to snatch the loose ball we kept our spacing well and the defending pair

Final positions:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Clifton The Grove Temple The Rise P. Fletcher

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The girls should be proud of their achievements this year. They have won seventeen out of seventeen matches with great spirit, and without exception they have been dedicated team members.

My thanks to Emma Sherbourne, who has proved to be an inspirational captain, leading by example, and to Faith Alexander, whom I have been able to rely upon in every match.

CROSS-COUNTRY A third year and a senior team travelled to Barnard Castle on 6th March for a triangular match involving Polam Hall as well. The girls all ran extremely well on a very testing, hilly course.

Karly Hoggard for the seniors set a new course record despite being sent the wrong way at one point! The seniors finished up tying for points with Barnard Castle and the juniors finished first with a commendable team spirit being shown throughout the afternoon.

The following girls represented the swimming team: Seniors: E. Sherbourne (captain), F. Alexander, K. Hoggard, C. Magee, G. Croft, F. Buchan.

U.15: H. Austin, C. Brisby, L. Watson, H. Fowler, S. Baines, L. Cleaver, R. Crowther.

U.14: S. Metcalfe, E. Smith, S. Lloyd, K. Wight, K. Cox, S. Triffitt.

The following girls ran: Juniors: Erica Smith (3rd), Sarah Metcalfe (6th), Fern Brooke (7th), Katie Cox (8th), Hannah Burton (9th), Ruth Paterson (11th), Jenny Hurt (13th), Lucy Lyall (14th), Alex Roach (17th).

Seniors: Karly Hoggard (1st), Simone Hutchinson (3rd), Emma-Louise Hall (6th), Ruth Dalton (9th), Alex Heley (10th), Emma Newton (11th), Susanna Brunton (12th), Gemma Bentham (13th), Helen Austin (15th).

Results: v Ashville College

Home Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

v Woodhouse Grove Home Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Erica Smith, after representing York and District Schools' in the North Yorkshire Championships was then chosen to run for North Yorkshire Schools' in a match against Humberside. Karly Hoggard was also selected for North Yorkshire after coming third in the Yorkshire Schools' Championships. Then she was eighth in a North Yorkshire versus Scarborough versus Teesside race and selected as first reserve for the English Schools' team: an excellent achievement. In March she ran in an Open event in Scunthorpe against inters, seniors and veterans and was first girl home. Well done to both.

P. Fletcher

v Barnard Castle

SWIMMING The second half of the season got off to an excellent start, with all the girls pulling together in an attempt to maintain an unbeaten season. Ashville College always field strong swimming teams, and it took some well-timed changeovers in the relays for St. Peter's to clinch victory.

The next six matches all brought about similar results to the first rounds, swam in the Autumn Term, with St. Peter's dominating in every age group.

All our swimmers were training hard for the Leeds Girls' High School match, which was their focus for this half of the season. Credit must be given to all of them who turned up for every training session, some with ear infections and flu bugs! Leeds as usual had very strong swimmers, but we beat them in most of the individual events. The relays, however, were a different story, with Leeds dominating in all age groups. At the end of the match, no one had any idea who had won until the points were double checked (nail-biting minutes!) but St. Peter's had just done enough, and we clinched the overall match by just ten points. A great relief.

38— 38 4 2 - 34 3S»- 37 US'—109 2f— 2f— 28— 78-

19 19 17 55

49— 27 4 5 - 31 94— 58

Won 42— Won 4 7 Won 4 2 Won 1 3 1 -

Home Senior Won

34 29 34 97

46—30

v Queen Margaret's Away Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won 42— Won 4 0 Won 44— Won 1 2 6 -

v The Mount

Home Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won 42— 34 Won 42— 34 Won 3 6 - 34 Won 120-102

v Leeds G.H.S.

Away Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Drew 34— 34 Lost 32— 36 Won 41—27 Won 107— 97

v Bootham

Away Senior U.15 U.14 Overall

Won Won Won Won D. M.

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Won Won Won Won

Away Senior Won U.14 Won Overall Won

v Harrogate College Home Senior U.15 U.14 Overall v Durham

Drew Won Won Won

30 36 32 98

51— 25 5 2 - 24 49— 27 1 5 2 - 76 Westgate

The Second Eleven was an excellent side who were a pleasure to watch as well as producing some very good results. They also provided a reserve of players for the First Eleven, all of whom fitted in with distinction.

As always the Colts progressed by leaps and bounds and towards the end of the season their hockey showed a level of skill and maturity which was exciting to see.

In closing, as I relinquish the responsibility of school hockey, I should like to thank all my colleagues who have supported me and have contributed so much to hockey at St. Peter's, and to wish it every success in the future.

SQUASH After Christmas the girls continued to be successful, winning all but two of their matches. The matches were keenly contested and all the team put in some fine individ aal performances and showed the spirit that I have come to expect from the squash team. I was pleased to be able to invite some younger talent in the shape of five fourth years to the team practice sessions. These girls will be much needed next year, along with Rebecca Fisher and Rebecca Turl in order to replace Captain Powley, Katy, Hazel and Caroline who have served the team well.

I would like to thank all the squad for their enthusiasm in working hard at the sessions, and for actually volunteering to finish off with fitness training!! Well done team, and a special thanks to Danielle for being an excellent captain, on and off court. She organised us well and her competitive sparkle will be very much missed around the squash courts.

The following players represented the First Eleven: S. J. Arkley*, M. Airworthy, J. W. H. Bloor*, J. P. Curley*, H. M. Donaldson*, B. J. Fry*, S. P. Goodrick, D. J. Hancock, K. J. Harrison, J. W. J. Hurt*, A. L. T. Kay*, S. T. Mulryne, S. O'Keefe, D. Powell*, R. O. Rastall, N. D. Riggall, A. R. Wilson. * Colours

Results: v Ashville v Woodhouse Grove v Harrogate College v Durham v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington

Won Won Lost Won Lost Won

The following players represented the Second Eleven: M. Allworthy, T. T. Best, C. D. Bradley, E. L. Chadwick, D. D. Curley, J. A. M. Duggin, M. T. Evans, G. M. Gagg, S. P. Goodrick, K. Hullis, S. T. Mulryne, J. E. F. Price, J. F. Reeves, J. E. Reynolds, C. D. Steele, S. R. Wheatley, A. R. Wilson.

4- -1 4- -1 2- -4 3- -0 1--3 4- -1

Colours: Re-awirds: D. Powley and R. Fisher.

Awards: K. Ramskill, C. Barton and H. Curry.

The following players represented the Colts Eleven: M. D. Baxter, C. J. Carter, J. P. G. Dougherty, C. J. Ellerbeck, D. A. Fieldhouse, M. J. Freak, P. J. Freeman, K. J. Harrison, J. P. Hockin, R. B. Jackson, N. J. C. Kay, T. C. Lilleyman, J. W. Miers, J. P. Nicholas, A. J. Norman, I. T. Paterson, A. R. Pease, N. C. Shepherd, S. M. Smith, C. D. Steward, A. M. Sweet, J. A. Tilston, A. J. Wales, M. A. Whiting.

A Squash Inter-House Competition was again held at the end of term where Clifton gave Queen's a real battle in the semi-final before losing out. Queen's then faced the "Mighty Dronfield" in the final and despite the expected defeat — they gave it their all.

Final Platings: 1st Dronfield 2nd Queen's 3rd Clifton 4th Temple J. M. Whitehead

HOCKEY CLUB As I look back over my twenty-seven hockey reports I find so very often comments about problems with the weather. This year has been no exception, indeed it has been more than unusually frustrating, as it seemed to know which were games days and which were not, and when we were actually starting to play, either rained or snowed as we walked on to the pitches.

The First Eleven was a mixture of experience and youth and the squad always worked well together. They were skillful, enthusiastic and hard-working and it is disappointing for them that their reports did not always reflect their ability and application. I am confident that the nucleus that is left will provide a sound base for next year. They were captained by Steven Arkley who brought a skill and maturity to the job which was quite admirable.

I thank him very much for his attitude and effort on behalf of school hockey.

Results — 1st Eleven: Barnard Castle School Scarborough College Ackworth School Pocklington School Pandas H.C. Styx H.C. Wellensyans President's XI

Drew Lost Lost Drew Lost Lost Drew Lost

Second Eleven: Ampleforth College Ashville College Bootham School Pocklington School

Drew Won Won Won

4— 2— 112-

4 1 0 0

Colts Eleven: Read School Ashville College Bootham School Barnard Castle School Ampleforth College

Lost Lost Won Drew Won

301— 15-

2 1 0 1 2

1- 1 0- 2 1— 2 1— 1 0- 2 0 - 15 1- 1 2— 4

The Stick was awarded to S. J. Arkley.

The Burn Trophy was awarded to A. L. T. Kay. R. Hubbard 47

was to play the fastest team we could, hoping for a high score. O'Keefe again showed his range of skills to cut inside for a strike from half-way. Dave Hancock, followed up with a kick on try, Jonathan Price scoring from a fine break by Jamie Hockin which committed the Feltham defence although resulting in his withdrawal through injury. Matt Vowles' try came from a Rastall turnover after a cross-field recovery. Finally, Hancock again and Rastall added extra tries from determined support play.

34-12 combined with a defeat for Epsom by Monkton Combe gave us a chance.

Taking on the group leaders in the final game was a daunting prospect, especially since they had not conceded a try, but a patient start in which possession was retained for four minutes before another O'Keefe chip and chase gave the breakthrough. This was the first of another stunning hat-trick, supported by David Powell's first try in the corner and another by Councell with persistent support work. All in all, a glorious 29-7 victory.

Strangely, the simultaneous kick-offs allowed us to watch the second half of the Epsom game in which they scored ten tries, which took us to a points count back.

We finished second in the group on conversion count.

There was much to be satisfied with, and excellent prospects for next year. Our group winners progressed to the quarter finals where they were narrowly beaten.

We have the consolation of having six players able to return, Jamie Hockin able to do so twice. The St. Peter's style and flexibility will undoubtedly be awkward for opponents. Hancock's increasing maturity as a distributor will find the gaps for me industrious Rastall, composed Price and pacy pair of Vowles and Hockin to exploit.

Unsung ball winner Kirk Hullis is sure to play an increasingly vital role.

The experience of competing with the nation's best was appreciated by all, a fantastic learning opportunity, with a camaraderie unique to the sport and a chance to see how close we can be to the very best.

SENIOR RUGBY SEVENS For the first year in a long time we entered three tournaments. It enabled all those wanting to play to get a game. However, it meant that due to hockey and university commitments plus illness and injury we never actually took to the field with our best seven.

Hymers Excellent wins over Woodhouse Grove, Mount St. Mary's and Ashville saw us into the semi-final. Both we and Ampleforth had our chances but sadly they took theirs.

Ampleforth With a new squad of players we started well winning our first game. However, things went wrong in the second with an injury to Jamie Duggin that was ultimately to keep him out of our visit to Rosslyn Park. This had a significant effect both on the day at Ampleforth and at The National Sevens.

Rosslyn Park The VII's season finished with the world famous Rosslyn tournament, which provided a number of fascinating experiences, from the logistics of bringing the squad together in London from both school and the squash tour, to the rugby.

On arrival, Mr. Monteith's surprise tactic of trying to familiarise the squad with each other caused both mirth and consternation. Were double beds really the answer?

After a comfortable night and hearty breakfast, and having taken the scenic route through Richmond Park, the tournament was awaited with an air of expectation, when much to our surprise, the Wimbledon soccer team arrived in our car park. Surely not the wrong place! No, but this presented the ideal opportunity for Scott O'Keefe and Vinnie Jones to trade autographs.

The first match was played against Sir Joseph's, having been approached with caution. After a steady start, Adam Councell broke down the left wing to open the scoring, followed by a quick-fire O'Keefe hat-trick in varied fashion but rounded off with his typical chip and chase style. The scoring was finished off by Richard Rastall with fine support play, before conceding a late consolation try to win 31-5.

The crunch game followed against Epsom College, who stifled our possession with huge forwards. Councell equalised the first Epsom score with a spontaneous penalty to break in from fifteen metres, before Epsom stretched into a seventeen point lead by half-time. An unfortunate hamstring injury to Stephen Mulryne allowed for a tactical change to cope with Epsom's height, the subsequent pressure leading to two Councell interceptions, the first resulting in his own score and the second for a fine Hockin try on the wing. A commitment to all-out attack in the dying minute led to an Epsom breakaway which sealed our fate at 17-24.

The rest of the tournament was a testament to the character of the team, with an outside chance of qualifying if results went our way. Against Feltham Blacksheep, a physically powerful team with tremendous pace, the tactic

Hullis the unsung ball winner in action.

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U.15 'A' XV

U.14 'A' XV

St. Peter's v Scarborough College Away. Won 61—7 St. Peter's annihilated their opposition in arctic conditions. Eleven tries were scored including a hat-trick for Firth, and two each for Springgay and Spilman.

The Spring Term began with a return match at home against Ashville which turned into an eight try success in an even game: 17-10 at half-time, after tries from O'Loughlin, Wood and Ashby, then an inspired solo try from Robertson at the opening of the second-half, whose double side steps provoked greater confidence from all the team to come home 44-10 at full-time. This was followed by another eight try win over King's School, Pontefract with a brace of tries apiece from Edward Birch and Ben Dale and solo efforts from Shackleton, Slee and O'Loughlin once again.

The game against Yarm School next, also became a one-sided affair with us coming out winners 55-0.

Unfortunately the relative ease at which success was gained so far this term, along with a four week weather break, saw ourselves brought back down to earth with a 43-5 defeat in a return match against Leeds Grammar at home. Out of our fourteen games so far our three defeats to date had been by only one try each time.

However, this turned into a painful lesson that despite size, tackles must be made and every opportunity grasped if success is to be ensured. Further bad weather saw the cancellation of 7's tournaments which might have had the season end on a higher note.

Over the season we scored 450 points with 75 tries conceding. 150 points through 22 tries in the seventeen games we played. The enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to both playing and even fitness training made looking after this grasp such good fun. They have a great future of continued success in front of them; their unselfish running style with quick won second phase ball has been the hallmark of their success and they all deserve many congratulations for all their efforts.

St. Peter's v Ashville Away. Lost 0—10 Ashville got off to a very promising start with a try from the kick-off after a St. Peter's handling error, and another after five minutes from an intercepted pass. The remainder of the game proved to be a rather dour affair in very difficult conditions. The St. Peter's team defended bravely and gained parity in the forwards; the backs weakened by illness and an injury to Robert Taylor on the field, lacked penetration.

St. Peter's v King's, Pontefract Away. Lost 0—12 Whilst narrowing the gap substantially on the previous encounter at St. Peter's, the result had as much to do with the ineptness of the St. Peter's side in turning possession into points and in eliminating errors, as it did with the strong running of the King's team.

St. Peter's v Yarm Home. Won 2 5 - 1 0 St Peter's got off to a sprightly start with two tries in thj first ten minutes from Parkin and Miers.

Unfortunately the home side tried to over-complicate their play resulting in inevitable mistakes and missed opportunities. St. Peter's continued to do enough to stay ahead but in a far from emphatic manner. Despite the style of the win, this was a sweet victory avenging the previous season's fifty point defeat.

M. A. Monteith

U.14 'B' XV

U.15 'B' XV

Despite the usual bad weather during the Spring Term the 'B' XV managed to play another five games, and apart from one hiccup kept up their momentum from the Christmas Term. Ashville College and All Saints School were both dispatched with relative ease, 47-0 and 46-0 respectively, before our return match with Leeds G.S. which was to prove one of the highlights of our season.

Having lost to a very large and physical Leeds team 24-36 in our first match of the season in September the boys took great satisfaction in recording a resounding 63-5 victory with a display of fifteen-man running rugby which bemused the opposition and was all the more impressive on a damp and boggy pitch. Almost inevitably, however, there was to be something of a dip following such an excellent victory and we were duly brought down to earth with a bump by a narrow 14-17 defeat the following Wednesday at Fyling Hall. Thankfully the season didn't end on this low note and we had a chance to redeem ourselves against Yarm.

In the Easter term there were three away fixtures which were all lost: Ashville 0-20; Leeds G.S. 5-20; Fylinjj Hall 0-34.

This is a squad with some talent; however, what it has gained in skill it has too often sacrificed to poor attitude.

These boys either needed to be in the right frame of mind at the start of the match or needed to gain an early lead if their rugby was to be constructive and positive. The in-house bickering must also be eradicated in order to bring success. At its best the team was capable of flowing, exciting rugby and has a willingness to play a running game and score tries with devastating effectiveness.

The following players represented the U.14 'B' XV: Ross Everett, Daniel Dickinson, David Cross, Adam Bryce:, Alex Sargeant, Oliver Robinson, Andrew Welsh, Mark Meilack, Andrew Wilson, Adam Sharp, Gareth Pierce, Andrew Heaps, Peter Rivis, Daniel Metcalfe, Chris Reilly, Alex Bond, Jonathan Wright, James Harvey, Marcus Pullen, Tristan Sillars, Matthew Hodgson.

M. J. Grant

This was a hard game and in very wet and muddy conditions even by the standards of 'Riverside Far'(!) we initially stuttered against a big Yarm side whose tight style 49

of play was far more suited to the conditions than our own.

Going into half-time 5-0 down this was a match which could well have been lost but for a second-half performance of real composure and skill under pressure which saw us resist the temptation to play more conservatively in the conditions (straight into Yarm's hands) and stick to our running game. Three good tries gave us a 15-5 victory and ended the season on the right winning note.

Our season's record shows we played eighteen, won fourteen and lost four, scoring 671 points (the vast majority of which was made up of tries — such was the standard of our goal-kicking) and conceding only 187 points; the bare statistics, however impressive though they are, only tell part of the story, as this was a team which does deserve some special praise. They were enthusiastic and co-operative throughout a long season, both during training and in matches, and displayed an attitude and skill level which would have matched many an 'A' team's.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the season was that having chosen to keep a large 'B' squad of well over twenty (such was the strength in depth that it was difficult to pick a 'first-choice' team), that the boys reacted so positively to this situation; they always accepted with good grace whenever they were rested (and in many cases in whatever position they were asked to play), whilst still showing a real desire to secure a permanent place in the side.

(M) (M) (S) (M) (S)

72.6s 34.4s 36.2s 32.0s 29.7s 65.5s 56.2s

Under 15 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

A. Bond O. Councell J. Wright A. Bond A. Bond School School

(S) (S) (G) (S) (S)

66.6s 30.8s 33.3s 29.5s 25.4s 56.8s 51.6s

(C) (M) (G) (C) (C)

Seniors Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 100 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 100 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle 100 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

G. Smith I. Andersori G. Smith S. Leveson G. Smith C. Bradley I. Andersori T. Best The Manor Linton

(M) 64.5s (L) 31.4s (M) 70.1s (C) 34.1s (M) 73.3s (M) 33.8s (L) 24.9s (L) 70.3s 54.8s** 47.9s

Gala Results: 1. The Manor 120 pts 2. Clifton 77pts> 3. Linton 73pt;i 4. School 71 pts Standards Cup: 1. The Grove 7.30 2. School 7.25 3. Clifton 7.23

71.5s 34.1s 34.4s 30.4s 27.1s 58.5s 52.4s

5. The Grove 37pts 6. Temple 31 pts 7. Queen's 20pts

5.

6.

7.

Linton Queen's Temple

6.51 6.45 5.67

SQUASH 1st V After Christmas the best match was against Durham when we won 3-2. Again Matthew played well coming from behind to. win 3-2. For the last game before the tour we travelled down to Worksop and came back having won 5-0 without losing a single game. This showed promise for the difficult tour to Edinburgh. The game t.gainst Stuart's Melville produced some excellent squash and Paul Fotherby and Jeremy Wood both won 3-2. The team result is actually rather good when you consider S:uart's Melville reached the final of the National Schools' Competition.

Paul Fotherby played a second season as captain of first string and enjoyed success. There was only Woodhouse Grove and The Edinburgh Academy to whom he lost. The best game of the season came at Wooc house Grove when a thrilling match against Dominic Hamilton ended up 3-2 to Dominic. It was pleasing also to gain a victory at No.l against the National finalists.

Chris Bradley played at second string alter a tremendous pre-season improvement. He developed throughout the season but perhaps lost a few games that

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING A. Robertson A. Robertson A. Slee A. Robertson A. Slee The Manor The Manor

N. Lally I. Ray S. Carr N. Lally N. Lally Clifton The Manor

** = New Record

The season having been such a 'team-effort', it would be unfair to single out individuals in a report such as this, as everyone had their moments, but a special mention and thanks are deserved by Simon Watkinson who proved to be a first-rate captain, and also by Richard Kemp who took over once Simon was injured. Finally my thanks also go to S. C. H. for refereeing our matches (and to R. G. S. and M. J. G. for their cameo appearances) and to all the parents whose loyalty supported us in a variety of different locations and weather conditions.

O. R. T. Edwards

Under 14 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Under 16 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

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he should have won. With greater experience he will win these next year. Nevertheless to have played a full season at No.2 in his first year in the 1st team and to have won as many games as he did was pleasing.

The third string was occupied by Matthew Vowles who remained very determined all season. Several times he produced excellent victories, notably at Woodhouse Grove and The Edinburgh Academy. His touch improved throughout the season to make him a very effective No.3, always knocking at the door of No.2! His efforts this season and last have been rewarded with the captaincy for next year. I wish him every success.

Jeremy Wood in his third season in the first team played most of the season at fourth string, occasionally playing at five. He has been a tremendous asset to the side this year and has worked hard on court at his squash but also created a good atmosphere within the team. His win at Stuart's Melville, for one, was justice for his efforts towards squash at St. Peter's.

Johnny Price and Chris Maunder shared the final position in the team although Johnny was able to play at fourth string mid-season. I hope they enjoyed their squash and I am thankful for their contributions to the 1st team this year. Thanks also to Johnny Wright from the fourth year for completing the tour party.

After four years' hard work from Frank Conolly he has produced a squash site at St. Peter's capable of competing at the highest schoolboy level. For me he has produced an Under 19 Yorkshire Junior and I am extremely grateful for his tremendous devotion to the success of others. I only hope the success of future teams can be carried on and improved. Thanks also go to David Newman for organising and being involved in squash this year and to Reverend Harvey for coming to Edinburgh.

Also to my team-mates for making a most enjoyable season, thank you and well done!

Personal Performances: Paul Fotherby Chris Bradley Matthew Vowles Jeremy Wood Johnny Price Chris Maunder

Played 15 16 16 16 8 7

Won 11 7 11 10 5 3

Lost 4 9 5 6 3 4

% 73 44 69 63 63 43

Awards: Cap — Paul Fotherby.

Re-award Colours — Matthew Vowles and Jeremy Wood.

Award of Colours — Chris Bradley.

Individual Competition: for the Burdass Trophy.

Paul Fotherby defeated Jeremy Wood 3-0 in one semifinal and in the other Matthew Vowles won a very close match against Chris Bradley 3-2. Paul beat Matthew 3-0 in the final.

Senior House Matches: School House beat Temple 2-1 and Manor beat Linton 3-0 in the semi-finals to set up a repeat of last year's final.

Manor won 2-1 with a team of Chris Bradley, Matthew Vowles and David Powell.

Paul Fotherby

Results: Christmas Term Woodhouse Grove Pocklington Ampleforth Ashville Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle Leeds Grammar Easter Term: Pocklington Ample'orth Leeds Grammar Durham Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle Worksop Stuart's Melville The Edinburgh Academy

Home Away Home Home Home Away Away

Lost Won Won Won Lost Won Lost

0-5 5-0 4-1 5-0 0-5 5-0 1-4

-as: *•»•

Paul Fotherby contemplates the meaning of life.

TENNIS Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Away

Won Won Lost Won Lost Won Won Lost Lost

5—0 4—1 1—4 3-2 1—4 5—0 5—0 2—3 1—4

On a shivering afternoon near the end of term the first four completed their "round-robin" series of matches in the Midland Bank/LTA Schools' Tennis Competition.

Their opponents were King James', Knaresborough, who won the match. This meant that there was a three-way tie at this stage of the tournament between ourselves, King James' and Joseph Rowntree. Joseph Rowntree proceeded to the next stage by virtue of winning more games.

Many thanks to Timothy Brogden's mum for providing sandwiches and tea on an otherwise cheerless afternoon!

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The Yorkshire Head — 9th March The home fixture of the term turned out to be a very successful event for the Boat Club. It provided an opportunity for most of the club to race and wins were attained in both the Mens' and Womens' Novice eights categories. The Men's eight did particularly well as they came in eleventh overall out of 161.

BOAT CLUB Viking Longships Regatta — 10th February This was, as every year a 'fun' regatta, but this year proved to be more successful for the boat club than in previous years. The authentic Viking costumes were as ever of a high standard, a number of the Lower 6th crew had grown beards especially for the occasion, while Jim Mee became the Worzel Gummidge of the crew! The number of people from the boat club meant that the support on the towpath was very loud and encouraging!

The weather was somewhat better than last year, however it was still a cool day, and some rain showers were about — just to make the potato sacks smell really nice!

The Racing: In the first round the L.6 crew were fortunate enough to be granted a bye. Both the U.6 crew, and 'Guy Fawkes' — the parents crew won, triumphing over the huge York firemen and the SAS (Sheep Appreciation Society) of Askham Bryan Agricultural College respectively. So, Guy Fawkes then met the L.6, and proved that being young and fit wasn't all mat was required in this event — the L.6 lost by half a length. The U.6 also won their second round tie against Mersey.

In the quarter finals, the U.6 met tough opposition in the form of 'Southern Viking Sons', who row on the sea at Dover, and lost by half a length. The Guy Fawkes boat however was an even more successful crew, and managed to reach the semi-finals (28 crews entered). They too lost to 'Southern Viking Sons' who went on to lose the final by half a length.

It is the first time that the boat club has entered three different competitive crews to this race, and also done so well. The U.6 crew were awarded the 'Wooden Head' for the best young crew in the event.

The Schools Head — London — March 15th Boys Two crews travelled to London in one day for this National competition; a Girls' Novice eight, and a Boys' eight (small schools category). It was a long day, beginning early and finishing late but a very worthwhile experience for everyone. The girls' crew had the largest opposition, and the disadvantage of a borrowed boat, but rowed to a high standard and came through to win their event: a great achievement in such a large event. The boys' crew also raced to a high standard, and moved up more than ten places through the order.

Girls Friday, 15th March, was a great day for St. I'eter's Novice Girlie eight. Having dragged our weary carcasses from our warm and friendly beds at 4.30 in the morning, we climbed on board a "Clifton Economy Bus" and headed for London. Shopping, however, was not on the agenda. For once the bus didn't break down, and we arrived in London in good time. Pulling our wellies on we wandered casually (why rush?) into Thames Trademen's boathouse. With Mr. Jones' reassuring voice echoing in our heads that the boat we were to barrow would be a good one, we surveyed the interior of our 'good' boat. After ten minutes of: "should this be like this?", and, "Why aren't these the same?", we boated.

Every official in sight had early coronaries as Emily screamed in vain to stop us careering towards a pontoon.

Half an hour later feeling a tad stressed we started our race, and began to thrash through London. Pushing past a crew under Hammersmith Bridge, our hopes lifted, and we powered our way to the finish. Battered, bruised and wet, thanks to joy-riding launch drivers, we paddled back to Thames Trademen's boathouse, only to find Mr. Jones missing, no doubt in the bar. However, it was all worth it as we found our names in the Times the next day announcing the fact that we had won! We had beaten fourteen other crews in this prestigious event.

Trent Head at Nottingham — 25th February Boys One Mens Senior III eight travelled down to Nottingham for the Trent Head. The conditions this year were quite good, however the stream was fast. The competition at Nottingham is always very strong, and the crew raced against old rivals and some of the best crews in the country. The crew came sixth out of fifteen who raced which was a very creditable position; they lost only to crews such as Imperial College, Newcastle and Nottingham University, and beat crews also of a high standard including Durham and Oundle School.

Girls On the 25th February the Senior Girls' Novice eight went to Nottingham. The start of the race went well with the girls overtaking Nottingham University within 300 yards of the start. This early lead lifted the spirits in the bad,weather. The crew went under the suspension bridge and as soon as they heard the crowd the power increased.

With 400 yards to go, they were three boat lengths away from Nottingham Trent University but by the end of the race this distance had been reduced to only one boat length. The crew won by twenty seconds beating the eleven other crews in their category.

North of England Head of the River — 23rd March This was our last head of the season. Two crews travelled to Chester to compete in this big event. Both were successful. The Women's Novice eight beat twelve other crews to win their status and the boys beat Sir John Deane's College to win the Mens' Junior Pennant.

An excellent day's racing and a superb way to end a very successful term.

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of bullying. She smiled at me and said that as she walked through the village over the previous two weeks sh; saw teenagers everywhere diving into hedges lest tfiey be dragged screaming into her house. But they came in numbers and enjoyed her wonderful hospitality.

And then of course there is her family. She was, as we have seen, a career woman, but above all she wanted to be a mother. And how well she did it. It was inspiring to be — albeit briefly — with Elizabeth, Ann, Michael and Patrick along with their partners and their own children as they supported, nursed, laughed with, wept with and encouraged Sheila in her last, great weeks. The quality of their care has been tremendous.

We meet, then, to celebrate and give thanks for this remarkable life, shot through with energy, commitment, tenacity, and above all love and compassion. Saint Thomas More in prison, soon to be executed under Henry VIII, wrote in his last letter to his daughter, "Pray for me as I shall pray for you and all your friends, tiiat we may meet merrily in heaven." Merry is a good word for Sheila.

I believe she is merrily in heaven.

MRS. DRONFIELD On Saturday, April 27th a Memorial Service for Mrs. Sheila Dronfield was held in the school chapel. Here we print extracts from the address, which was given by the Reverend Canon John Young: Mrs. Dronfield; Doctor Dronfield; Sheila Mary Ross Dronfield, OBE, MB, CHB, JP; or to most of us simply Sheila. We gather in large numbers this morning to give thanks to God for, and to celebrate, one remarkable life.

I go back to the morning of Sheila's funeral, a small, intimate family gathering. I was in my office and received a phone-call from a distraught woman who had just discovered that Sheila had died and found it very hard to cope — it seemed that a light had gone from her life.

I discovered that some twenty-eight years ago as a young mother with a tiny baby and no home she had contacted Sheila, and Sheila had invited her and her baby into her home until other arrangements could be made. And over the years the contact, support and encouragement had continued. I have another memory, too. About a year ago I visited Sheila, and there were two young boys around the place — rather scruffy young lads, but they were needy. She felt that they did not get all the love they might have done from their home, so they came into her house and spent time with her. She had a habit of encouraging people in such circumstances. Even the dog came from the local RSPCA — Lucky, that scourge of postmen and paper-boys and visiting clergy. Until I knew Sheila I had five perfectly good fingers!

Sheila made an enormous contribution to public life.

As a doctor she was a pioneer of family planning here in York. She loved York Minster and for many years was a guide to its treasures. She was a magistrate — she chaired the bench until she retired at the age of seventy.

This work took her into the York "underworld". She kept in close touch with many folk whom she met in that professional capacity and made many friendships with people with whom many of us would feel a little uneasy: they turned to her in time of need as a true friend.

And of course there was this school, in which all her four children were born. John, her husband, was an extremely successful Headmaster for thirty years from 1937 to 1967. He was given immense support by Sheila during those years, some of which were extremely difficult, especially during the War. This Chapel meant a great deal to her. Tragically, it was through John that she became involved in the world of Alzheimer's disease: she nursed him through those difficult, painful years. And after John's death she gave considerable time and energy to support fellow-carers.

And there was her local church. She was a church warden and an active member of New Ainsty rural deanery. She loved the Askham Bryan church building and would go there in the quietness of the evening to sit and think and pray. She was a fine evangelist — she had a way of inviting people which meant that they came! I recall speaking at a young persons' meeting in her home.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dronfield on their Wedding Day.

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NEWS IN BRIEF STEVEN HARVEY Steven Harvey arrived at St. Peter's as Chaplain in 1986, became Housemaster of Clifton in 1989 and left to become Second Master at Kings wood School, Bath in 1996. These are the bald facts; behind them lie an outstanding commitment to all aspects of the community at St. Peter's.

"The Rev" established a real rapport with the school in Chapel. This vital role, guiding the whole school through three services every week showed his capacity to enthuse, provoke (ordination of women priests!!), soothe, teach and stimulate a "captive" congregation. His performances as the Pope in a Monty Python sketch and as Don Camillo against Ian Lowe's Pepponi showed the extent to which he would go to keep us awake!

The respect for him as Chaplain enabled Steven to introduce successfully compulsory Eucharists, Sunday services for boarders and House communion services. The standards set in Chapel combined with the ever-improving choir led to some memorable services at Commemoration and Cliristmas in the Minster. It was fitting that he was given the honour of preaching in that great building last summer.

Steven was also responsible for compulsory R.S. which produced a similar level of success but much less enjoyment!

Steven was soon involved outside his formal role as R.S. teacher and Chaplain. A keen staff five-a-side footballer — he eventually took over running both senior and junior House competitions. As a player his elbows were sharp and his enthusiasm intense. His commitment to the games programme was full — running the junior squash and learning to play and referee rugby. A brave man indeed who offered to do his learning with the first team ' 7 ' , including Ben Councell, in "non-contact" situations!! Having passed his refereeing exams he officiated regularly in the U.14/U.15 matches. On the coaching side he was delighted to be involved with this year's outstanding U.16 side.

A full timetable for most but Steven managed to do all this whilst Housemaster of Clifton. He always expected high standards and the pupils in his House knew his views, admired his fairness and accepted his discipline. The tremendous spirit that Steven developed in the House was amply exemplified when Clifton lost by a single point to The Manor in the last senior House rugby final to be played.

All of us who knew Steven will have our own memories from compulsory R.S. to runs for missed roll, from his refereeing to his paperwork, from Lionel Blue to Karaoke Carols in Chapel. However, we will all miss an outstanding colleague and friend. Personally I will miss the man who married Liz and myself, christened our children and who always enjoyed his food and wine. Our loss, which is considerable, is Kingswood's gain. He leaves with the very best wishes of all at St. Peter's, past and present.

P. J. Stephen

J. W. R. HUTT It is with regret mat we have to report the retirement through illness of John Hutt. After some twenty-two years of devoted service, discomfort, during the latter years, turned into arthritis, particularly affecting the knee joints, causing John to have to retire from school early. It is a measure of his commitment to the job with such a thorough 'hands-on' approach that it should ironically have caused this problem — along with the sports hall floor, perhaps. That he had such a commitment there is no doubt: as rugby coach from 1st XV to Under 14 level his teaching ability and organisation ensured a measure of success that would have eluded others, but that he could transfer that enthusiasm to those that were not quite at the school team level, and for them to be inspired to give of their best and appreciate the time and expertise spent on them, as was the case, is surely the hallmark of an unique ability to get the best out of people. This knack carried throughout to the cricket field at Colts level and many a budding star has been nurtured through holiday cricket coaching courses that John ran for many years.

However, as director of P.E. it is for our transition from the traditional and sometimes narrow menu that might have been expected for those doing games at St. Peter's, who were not representing the school, and the full use of the sports facilities with the broadest possible set of activities, that John will be remembered. To dovetail all these sports, manage the fixtures and associated administration took considerable talents and an eye for detail. This thoroughness carried over to his teaching of geography, always just as important and meticulously planned, marked and encouragement shown as well as high standards expected. Suffice it to say he will be a difficult act to follow; we wish him well in his retirement and hope that the arthritis remains at bay long enough for as full and active a life as he wishes for himself.

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John Kendal, the Finance Bursar, has retired after 26 V2 years service to the school. A much-loved, avuncular figure at St. Peter's, John will be missed by all his colleagues and friends on the staff.-We wish him every happiness in his retirement.

We welcomed two visitors to our weekday Chapel Services this term: the Reverend Greg Hoyland (Chaplain at the College of Ripon & York St. John) and Vikar Lutz Neumeier (a minister of the Evangelical Church of Germany who was on a year's secondment to York Minster). In May the Bishop of Selby presided at Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, baptising two pupils and confirming twenty-three.

Towards the end of the Easter Term, Mark Edwards and I attended a day conference in Oxford for teachers of Science and teachers of Religious Studies. The Conference was concerned with the interface of Science and Theology and was a very stimulating day. In the Summer Term Mark and I led a week's Chapel on the theme of the conference, which we hope persuaded it least some pupils that a scientific understanding of the world is not incompatible with Christian faith. The cjrrent Science-Religion debate is a very exciting one, and 1 hope that some pupils felt encouraged to pursue their thinking beyond the apparently widely believed fallacj' that "science leaves no room for religion".

During the week of internal examinations I gave three addresses on hymns and their tunes. Hymn-singing is an important part of Peterite spirituality and is something which I have much appreciated and enjoyed during my time as Chaplain. The hymn-singing was particularly good at the Leavers' Service — when, for the first time, the task of giving the address fell to the Chaplain!

The School Eucharist was held on Ascension Day and the Leavers' Eucharist on the morning we broke jp for half-term. Once again, the Leavers' Eucharist seemed to be much appreciated by the U.VI. The Commemoration Service in the Minster on the last day of term was very well attended by parents, friends and former pupils. The sermon was preached by the new Dean of Ripon, the Very Reverend John Methuen.

The money raised through our collections this year is being given to: Botton Village (a Camphill village on the North Yorkshire Moors), Quest Cancer Research and the Romanian Orphanage Trust.

S. C. Harvey

CLAIRE COCKAYNE Claire Cockayne has been with us for two very successful years as Artist-in-Residence. She has made a very positive contribution to the Art Department, and we wish her every success in her future career.

BIRTHS This year saw the safe arrival of two new additions to staff families. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Negus on the birth of their daughter Angharad Renee at the end of May, and Mr. and Mrs. Matkin on the birth of their daughter Emily in July.

COMMEMORATION

BRIAN GROGAN

The preacher at the Commemoration Service in the Minster was the Very Reverend John Methuen, Dean of Ripon. This was followed by Prize-giving, at which the prizes were presented by Canon Lord Pilkington. Formerly Headmaster of the King's School, Canterbury, ami High Master of St. Paul's School, Lord Pilkington is currently Chairman of the B.B.C. Complaints Commission.

During the Easter holidays we had the very sad news that Mr. Brian Grogan had died. Brian was a member of our maintenance staff and worked for the school as a carpenter. His gentle sense of humour, lively intelligence and love of an argument is greatly missed by all those that knew him.

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The academic success has continued. For example, we have received some very good news back as results of the modular examinations in Chemistry and Mathematics have reached us. I look forward to receiving the results from this year's external examinations and wish the fifth form and upper sixth form pupils every success.

Below we print extracts from the Headmaster's Commemoration Day Speech: It seems as if it is only a few weeks since 1st August when we moved into York. It was the hottest day of last year's long, warm summer. I can still remember the faces of the removal men when they realised that they had to carry so many boxes to the attic for storage. It is a well known fact, ladies and gentlemen, that school teachers and clergymen are removal mens' least favourite customers. Perhaps it is something to do with the quantity of books and papers or the possibility of pianos. Perhaps we are bad at tipping!

I remember that early evening when as a family we wandered into York to find something to eat. We were soon joined at the next table by a group who had clearly come straight from work in the city. One young man looked at me and after a short while came over to say, "Didn't you used to be Andrew Trotman, my English teacher?" I had in fact taught him at Radley some fifteen years ago but his use of the past tense was unnerving.

I am still Andrew Trotman, I think, but that was the first of a number of questions of identity which have punctuated this first year. The next was when I was asked to take morning assembly at Clifton Preparatory School. It was early in the year, and I took with me the lovely rosewood box from my study that contains the symbolic silver and gold keys of St. Peter. I talked to the young children about opening new doors and explained the cross keys badge of St. Peter's and St. Olave's. Two days later when I went back to the Prep school to see Mrs. Greenwood, a young boy was heard to say,' 'I know who that is, that's Eleanor and Jack's daddy. He's the caretaker at St. Peter's. I know because I've seen his keys."

Careers Mr. Hubbard and his team of careers staff are here to help pupils in the transition from school to the next stage of their success. It follows a process of advice which has run from the ISCO tests and reports through the careers open evenings and the meetings that have been arranged by Houses. Two other major events have made a significant contribution to the careers service. The Careers Forum for pupils earlier this term involved many people from industry and the professions. Secondly, a management day was held at which members of the lower sixth forms were given problem-solving and initiative tasks to perform under the guidance of team leaders representing a variety of careers.

Old Peterite Club Some of those who have helped these events are former pupils and members of the Old Peterite Club. I would like to thank the Old Peterite Club for the very warm welcome that it has given me in my first year as Headmaster at St. Peter's. It gave me great pleasure, for example, when Old Peterite, Mr. Don Quarrie called in to give a copy of his book Offlag. It is a fascinating account of his experiences in a German prisoner-of-war camp. There is a copy in the library for anyone to borrow.

It is always a pleasure to see Old Peterites back at the school whether for the Old Peterite weekend, matches or events like today's Commemoration. I have enjoyed the Old Peterite dinners around the country. However, they are not helping my diet! I sincerely hope that the leavers in the audience today will make a commitment to supporting the school in the coming years.

This has been a very busy year as caretaker.

I remember my very first staff meeting in August. At 8.30 a.m. the Deputy Bursar asked me if I wanted to have my name added to the list of Headmasters on the wall of the Stephenson Room before or after the meeting. The signwriter was already there with paintbrush in hand, I suggested that he got on with it. I conducted the meeting consc ous of the paint slowly drying.

Friends I am grateful for the support given by the Friends of St. Peter's. I would particularly like to mention Mrs. Morag Sweet, who has just retired from chairing that association. All parents and former parents are members of the Friends of St. Peter's and just as I invite the leavers to maintain contacts with the school, I do hope that those parents who are attending their last official function today will maintain a link. Some, I know, have had a long association as three or more children have been in the school. Please keep in touch.

Results During the third week of August the school received the results from the recent A-Level and G.C.S.E. examinations. They were excellent. The A-Level results were the best for a number of years with 97% passes.

At G.C.S.E. the picture was even better with over 97% grade A-C and over 58% grades A/A*.

St Peter's position in the Government league tables is a commanding one. It is the highest achieving coeducational school north of the Trent. I stand by what I have said in the past about league tables. They are only one indicator of a school's performance. They do not take into account all the many other things that a school can offer and they take no account of the differing selection procedures, but of course I was very pleased to have inherited such brilliant examination results to start my first year.

And, finally....

I would like to say that I am extremely happy to be at St. Peter's and that I am grateful for the support and commitment shown by pupils, parents, staff and Governors. Finally, to all our leavers I extend a warm farewell from us all and hope that the most important things that we have taught you of fellowship, a respect for others and a desire to learn will never be forgotten.

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PRIZEWINNERS STEPHENSON PRIZES FOR LATIN:

Senior Junior

Kirk Hullis Mark Rusling

P.E. LORD PRIZES FOR CLASSICAL CIVILISATION:

Senior Junior

Gemma Scott Nikolai Shepherd David Hancock James Dow

WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR THEOLOGY TOYNE PRIZE FOR EUROPEAN HISTORY GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:

Senior Junior

Andrew Kay Ruth Dalton James Dow Edward Whittle Hugo Sedgwick Marcos Patchett Charlotte Martins

L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS THE FRIENDS OF ST. PETERS PRIZE FOR BUSINESS STUDIES POLITICS PRIZE SKRENTNY PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR A CRITICAL ESSAY JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: IVth Form Illrd Form

Beth Wigglesworth Kathleen Jenkins

JOHN CROOK PRIZE FOR POETRY

Catherine Hopkinson

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES:

Senior Junior

Sally Brown Hayley Oram

ROBIN SHANNON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH:

Rosemary Sanderson

David Hancock, Nicola Strivens

Senior Junior

Mark Rusling Laura Hodsdon

FRENCH ESSAY PRIZE

Rebecca Bailes

GERMAN PRIZE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRIZE MATHEMATICS PRIZE

Alexander Molyneux

MATHEMATICS PROJECT PRIZE

Timothy Brogden

WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PRIZE WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR G.C.S.E. PRACTICAL WORK ART PRIZES:

James Curley Paul Best Paul Best Mark Rusling

Gareth Mead Paul Best

Senior Junior DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZE OLD PETERITE LODGE PRIZES FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY TUDOR HOWAT PRIZE FOR MUSIC COMPOSITION ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT PEMBERTON PRIZE FOR WIND AND BRASS MUSIC PRIZES:

Rachel Milne Rebecca Turl James Shepherd Catherine Hopkinson Alison Calvert

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Rowena Smith Timothy Brogden

Senior Junior

Mark Allworthy, James Griffith Benjamin Dale, Laura Hodsdon

Vth Form

Ruth Dalton, Mark Rusling Nikolai Shepherd, Rachel Taylor Rebecca Fishley, Hayley Oram Matthew Sleath Alexander Thornton Charlotte Black Rosemary Sanderson Alistair Robertson Jonathan Howes Emily Kay Rowena Smith Andrew Kay

FORM PRIZES:

IVth Form Illrd Form

BARRY DANIEL AWARDS K.H. RHODES PRIZE NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

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(intermediate discus); Andrew Kemp (intermediate longjump); Sara Chapman (junior javelin and junior shot — setting new school records in both); Charlotte Brisby (junior long-jump); Lucy Richardson (senior 100m); Erica Smith (junior 800m — new school record — and junior 200m) and the senior relay team of Mark Allworthy, Mark Topping, Edward Vickers and William Kaberry.

The term was drawing to a close when the Junior Rounders Competition was held. We won all but two of our matches, losing narrowly to The Grove and to the eventual winners, School House. We finished the competition in second place.

Before the public examinations started an enjoyable House dinner was held. Several former members of the Clifton staff attended, along with guest speaker Robert Crossley, himself a former Cliftonite. Speeches were delivered to critical acclaim by Robert and Head of House Edward Vickers, and nobody drank too much.

The big event of the term was Commemoration.

Clifton was well represented at both the Minster Service and Prizegiving. James Dow won the European History Prize and the Economics Prize, Rowena Smith the String Accomplishment Prize and the K. H. Rhodes Prize, Mark Allworthy the Senior Music Prize, Alison Calvert the Composition Prize, Laura Hodsdon the Junior Music Prize and the Junior Spoken French Prize, and Jonathan Howes a III Form Prize.

During the term the new school Monitors were appointed. The next Head of House will be Raymond Chung, and I am sure that he will gain as much enjoyment from it as I did. Paul Tetlow becomes the new Head of School and the second Cliftonite to hold that position in two years. Jodieanne Littleboy will be a school Monitor.

Good luck to all of them.

At the end of term we all bade a fond farewell to the Rev. His six successful years in charge of the House have seen Clifton and its members occupying a significant place within the school, and House spirit and morale have soared. His superhuman contributions to the House, the school, the chapel and in academic and sporting areas will be difficult to match and few others have the same qualities of tolerance, good humour, efficiency and friendliness.

He will be very greatly missed, and we all give him our very best wishes for the future.

E. J. R. Vickers

HOUSE REPORTS CLIFTON

The Inter-House schedule began this term with the Basketball Competition. Clifton's team of James Dow, Mark All worthy, Edward Vickers, John Fishley, William Kaberry and Chris Ward played with panache and determination, but were defeated by School House in the first round.

We had more success in the senior Cricket Competition, progressing to the final after thrashing The Manor and battling past Linton. The final against Temple was never in much doubt, but Clifton batted valiantly to 129 for 4. After this the only real competition was which of the Kay brothers got to 50 first. I can't rememeber who did, but Temple reached the target for no wickets. Standout players were John Fishley and Edward Vickers for their bad batting, Simon Leveson for his good batting and Chris Carter for his solid wicket-keeping.

Next came the Tennis Competitions. The boys progressed to the final, in which they defeated The Manor 7-2. The girls equalled this feat by winning their final 5-4 against School House. Later on in the term the final of the Alcuin singles competition was played beween David Powell of The Manor and our own Jonathan Reeves.

Jonathan played well, but was struck by injury and went down 6-2, 6-2.

The Junior Cricket Competition brought another chance for glory. We thrashed Temple in the first round, with Andrew Heaps taking six for fourteen. The next match was against the bookies' favourites, The Grove, who struggled to a reasonable target but then bowled us out for seventy after we had been in a position to win.

The House rowing was contested well, but our teams, which mixed youth and experience, suffered from the draws. The girls lost in the first round to the eventual winners, Dronfield, after a gutsy performance. The boys made it into the second round but were beaten to the tape by the more experienced Temple.

On Sports Day we performed better than we have done for many years, with the girls taking the overall title and the boys coming second to the annual winners, The Manor. Our many victories were: Mark Topping (senior 800m); Edward Vickers (senior 100m); Nicholas Lally

DRONFIELD We were given a bye in the first round of the Tennis Competition, only to lose to School House in the second round; eventually points for third and fourth places were divided between Dronfield and Grove. Our strong rowing four won their event, and there was another exciting finish in the athletic sports, with Dronfield again in second place to Clifton. Notable events were Danielle Powley's first place in the javelin and a fine performance from the senior relay team. Danielle, together with Sally Brown, also represented York and District in athletics. In the Rounders Competition we finished fourth; special thanks are due to Becky Fisher and Tomi Rotowa for helping out in what was a junior event. Although success was mixed this term, 59

Dronfield's performance in competitions over the year secured the Cambridge Cup for the second year in succession: congratulations to all.

At the half-term stage we congratulated Pru Bundy on her appointment as Head of School and Head of Dronfield and Esther Maunder as a school monitor. Later in the term we congratulated Caroline Barton, Pru Bundy and Tomi Rotowa on their award of House Colours. We were also pleased to see Jessica Ray receive the Shuttleworth Cup and Sally Brown the Reading Prize, and we congratulated Becky Fisher on her appointment as captain of girls' squash for the coming year.

On a personal note, this term marks the end of fifteen years in boarding, the last nine of them in Dronfield. I take this opportunity to thank all who have supported me so well in what has been an immensely fulfilling period of office. Firstly, to my wife, Sue: words cannot do justice to the dedicated support she has given me and Dronfield over the years. Secondly, I thank my assistants, Josie Stenhouse and Nona Blenkin, and Jean Pulleyn, formerly Matron: I very much appreciate all you have done for Dronfield. I also pay tribute to my team of Tutors: Mr. Rex Negus, Mr. Chris Hall and Mrs. Claire Wike.

Our last barbecue was blessed with fine weather and excellent company. The generosity of current members of Dronfield and parents past and present is very touching, and Sue and I will treasure the memories of that wonderful occasion. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed and to our Head of House, Danielle, for her part in organising the occasion. It was also good to see so many at our last reception after prize-giving. I finish by wishing all of you, both leavers and those who will be returning next year, every success and happiness. Looking after Dronfield has been a great responsibility but also a great privilege: Matthew and Claire Grant have my very best wishes as they begin their time in Dronfield.

P. Taylor

THE GROVE

Hullis and Steve Arkley along with the intermediate relay team, but even these could not boost our points tally higher than fourth place. We were beaten finalists in the junior Inter-House cricket — the first two rounds saw 6 and 7 wicket bowling figures from William Kent and Hugh Strivens with high batting scores through from Peter Rivis and Peter Goodrick ably led by Tristan Sillars — all school cricketers at U.15 or U.14 levels. The junior five-a-side soccer fared as well as their senior counterparts, reaching the play-offs but, not quite overall winners.

Special note must go to Kirk Hullis who represented the county at athletics and Paul 'Packhorse' Best whose Olympic gold medal made him a physics phenomenon! The internal exams complemented the external ones so a feeling that the end was in sight soon loomed large, and before we knew it the year drew to a close with the usual boarders trip to a local theme park to expel all excess energy prior to the last night, fortunately. It remains for me to wish all our leavers the very best for the future and to thank them for all they have done.

J. A. Owen-Barnett

As always the Summer Term promised to be short but very busy and yet The Grove seemed to rise to the challenge. The senior boys tennis team (Curley and Curley, Patrick Calvert and Matthew Miers, James Miers and Andrew Norman) contested well against an equally matched School House — result 41-30. The second round against The Manor was short and sweet but we have a young team with promise for the future. It was a similar story in the senior cricket: a straightforward first round win against School House (Stewart Smith 4 for 31, Jonaihan Wright 6 for 19 and 59 n.o. and David Hancock 20 n.o.). Unfortunately at 46 we struggled to score against Temple in the semi's and were swiftly surpassed in 63 overs.

The first victory of the term came from the river. The Grove four (Robin Gill, James de Boer, Robert DreverSmith and Simon Carr with cox, Oliver Gill) were eventual winners. Their final race against Temple was by far and away the closest race of the afternoon.

Although The Grove was placed low in the athletic spoils there were some notable individual victories: Peter Freeman (1st — inter, discus); James Miers (1st — inter, high jump and inter. 400m); James Yeomans (1st — senior 200m); Simon Fishley (1st — senior 1500m); Abigail Gisbourne (1st—junior 1500m). Congratulations to them and everyone else who played their part, whether or not they were placed.

The second team victory of the term went the way of the junior cricketers who dispatched Clifton in the semi's with little difficulty (Peter Bainbridge 32 n.o., Tim Bainbridge 38 and 4 for 24, James Harvey 3 for 28). In the final The Grove scored 163 (James Harvey 35, Edward Dale 91 n.o.). After the first Linton wicket had gone the rest of the team was readily dismissed by tight bowling and good fielding — three runs out (James Harley 2 for 22 and Tim Bainbridge 4 for 44).

On the last Saturday of term Inter-House Competition reached its conclusion with the junior rounders. It was most pleasing to see every third and fourth form Grove girl involved. There were some notable victories against Clifton and Dronfield and The Grove finished in third place at the end of the tournament.

M. J. Grant

LINTON The Summer Term came all too quickly, especially for those taking public exams. Richard Rastall, Chris Ellerbeck and Jamie Hockin represented the School XI but we could progress no further than the semi-finals in the Senior Inter-House Competition despite fine batting displays by Hockin and Hullis and the demon bowling of Rastall. Inter-House tennis fared no better though Chris Maunder, Tristan Best and Scott O'Keefe represented the school's 1st and 2nd teams. Linton Beavers were beaten finalists in the House basketball despite the last game developing into the finesse of a rugby trial. Steve Arkley and Kirk Hullis gave towering performances throughout.

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THE MANOR

The term started on a really warm day. This was not a sign of things to come and we endured a cold and wet start to proceedings. This included the senior Inter-House cricket where we fielded a young team. J. Dougherty led the team well but we exited the tournament early on. It was pleasing to see the real success of James, Matthew, Mark and Mike on the cricket field; certainly we wish James and Matthew all good luck at the festival at the end of term. A. Robertson also did well in the U. 14 " A " side as wicket-keeper, whilst J. Cole and J. Else represented the 'B' XI which Jonathan Else captained with distinction.

The U.15 squad included M. Meilack, D. Cross, H. Von Achten and G. Pierce. David Powell played all season in the first pair in the 1st team tennis where he also won the Alcuin Cup. For all his efforts in rugby, hockey and tennis he was jointly awarded the Shuttleworth Cup for the "schools most outstanding sportsman". A. Sharp also represented the school at tennis with B. Burton and K. Lloyd making splendid contributions to the rowing. Two House sporting achievements stood out this term. Firstly the winning of the first House Basketball Competition with Ed, Hugo, Tom and Tim starring from the U.6th, ably helped by Mark Baxter, Andrew Daughtrey and B. J. The second was our superb win in the House athletics with a score of 108 with the nearest House fifty points away.

The most impressive feature was the willingness of all to get involved so that we managed to score in all but one event. Wins for R. Leadbeater, L. Bell, A. Sharp, and our junior relays remain in the memory. Again there was much done off the games field not least academically where the 5th and U.6th worked well. Hugo Sedgwick deservedly won the Politics Prize while Ed Whittle won the Business Studies Prize. Fourth form prizes were won

by A. Thornton and M. Sleath and a third form prize by A. Robertson. Alistair also took part in "Resin", the school's contribution to York's Battle of the Bands. Ed. Brooke also had success with his band in the charity show

leading to a concert just before half-term. From all of this it is clear just how much goes on in a community like ours. I thank all the House for all their efforts during the year and wish our U.6th leavers all good fortune in the future. I would take this opportunity to thank my assistants in the House and wish Mr. and Mrs. Edwards good luck in their new home and thanks for their efforts in The Manor over the past three years. Finally I would like to thank David and Ian for their support this year as Head of House and Monitor; they worked very hard both in House and school.

P. J. Stephen

QUEEN'S As we said farewell to our Upper Sixth at the lively House dinner we felt confident about the imminent junior Five-a-side Football Competition but despite their stdwart efforts Mark Stefanini, Tom Spilman, Graham Mackfall, Marcus Boulton and Rory Boulton saw the trophy disappear in the final stages. Cricketers, rowers and athletes competed well and we were all pleased for Kate de Boer who broke the high jump record, Hay ley Oram who did the same in the discus and Gemma Berttham whose prowess in the athletics won her the Victor Ludorum. There was also drama, informal tennis, a reasonable amount of sunbathing and a great deal of very hard work. Our very best wishes go to Rachel and her Upper Sixth team and many thanks to Mrs. Westgate who held the reins for the second half of the term as z cting Housemistress.

J. Bainbridge

in the first round. However, die Grove was men disqualified because they fielded an illegal player. Being generous opponents, die House team agreed to play the tie again widi The Grove playing a legal team. A change of tactics enabled the House to win 40-32. In me semifinal the team lost to The Manor whose team comprised mainly School team players.

This year die House was able to field a senior cricket team. Due to rain, die first round game against The Grove, was reduced to twenty overs a side. Put in to bat, a solid foundation was laid by the opening batsmen, Jamie Duggin and Stephen Mulryne. However, the team failed to score sufficient runs and were well beaten in the end.

This term saw die inaugural Inter-House Bastketball Competition. James Plant the captain writes: "The first ever Inter-House basketball game was started in style by a School House team gudded widifinessetiiatwould grace any court. Ben Firth in the centre was pivotal, his aggressive rebounding and outlet passes were superb.

Toby and Jeremy excelled in die back court marking forward passes and working the ball around. The basketball chemistry between the two forwards James and Dhiren clicked and reverse passes and elaborate lay-ups electrified die crowd. We were stylish in attack and stoic in defence and were the deserved winners over Clifton by twenty-three points to twelve. The less said about die semi-final against The Manor the better. Team cohesion crumbled and our performance was criminal. We lost by 12-8. In restrospect a good team's performance was dashed by die fickleness of the game.

THE RISE The Summer Term is always somewhat overshadowed by the threat of exams for the upper sixth and fifth form, and as the work rate increased so it seemed did the stress levels (particularly for the upper sixth). However, for the rest of the House life continued as normal, in spite of somewhat wintry conditions.

The House impressed more in the willingness to 'have a go' than in style in both die tennis and die rowing; Emily Battye's patience and skill in coxing should be commended here. In the atfiletics The Rise put in a determined performance; special mention should be made of Natalie's high jump success. The rounders was also played with good House spirit. There were contributions from the lower sixth in me persons of Katie G. and Dud; the team was well captained by Charlotte, and mention must be made of Hannah's impressive catching and stumping in one movement.

The House says 'goodbye' to Miss Hamilton as an assistant. We have appreciated her good humour and liveliness (most of the time) and will miss her. We wish her well in her new position. Our thanks also go to Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson, Miss Marsh and Miss Terry. Finally I hope that The Rise will continue to flourish next year; I wisi Jayne a happy and successful year and trust that she will be well supported by the rest of the House.

The first round of die Junior Cricket Competition was held in very wet weadier. The Manor batted first and scored 99 for six wickets in their allotted twenty overs.

Alex Bond and Oliver Hainsworth took tiiree wickets each. In reply die House was two runs short of tiieir target with one wicket remaining.

For a change Sports Day did not have to be postponed because of me weatiier, although it was very windy. The boys' team came tiiird overall widi good support coming from die juniors and seniors. Several members of the House put in good performances, the most notable being: Alan Slee (1st in the junior long jump, 100m and 200m); Oliver Hainsworth (1st intermediate 200m); Stephen Mulryne (2nd senior discus); Christopher Storer (2nd junior 800m) and Adam Councell (2nd senior 400m). The junior boys' relay team was second. The girls' team was placed fifth overall. Again there were a number of good performances: Gemma Croft (1st senior 400m); Anna Dixon (2nd senior javelin, 3rd senior shot); Emily Hamilton (3rd junior 100m); Philippa Bennett (3rd senior 100m) and Elizabem Gibbon (3rd junior high jump). The senior girls' relay team was diird.

SCHOOL

As far as Inter-House games were concerned, the term ended witii die junior boys' five-a-side football and the junior girls' rounders competitions. The boys tried hard but did not have much success, but the girls played very well, particularly the younger girls and were the winners of die competition. This gave the House its diird InterHouse trophy.

School prizes were awarded mis year to Nikolai Shepherd (P.E. Lord Junior Prize for Classical

The first day of term saw die first round of the InterHouse Tennis Competitions, which came as a surprise to the girls. Unexpectedly diey reached the final after two excellent victories over Rise and Temple. In die final, luck was not on the House's side and after some closely contested matches the team lost to Clifton by five games to four. In the boys' competition the House lost to Grove 63

and, lastly ^ Sarah Metcalfe in the girls' junior 400m in a new school record.

The House continued to be well represented in the Boat Club which had a successful term. We congratulate Richard Collier, Dominic Casperson, Emma Fittcn and Helen Williamson for the award of their colours and Karly Hoggard for the award of her half colours. We congratulate Emma Fitton and Richard Collier or their appointments as Captains of Boats for next year.

The senior House cricket team repeated their success of last year by winning the Cup for the second successive year. Both cricket team players and non-team player:; alike played to an exceptionally high standard. The batting of Andrew and Nick Kay was instrumental in the team's success. The following people played for the team: Andrew Kay (captain), Nick Kay, Nick Riggall, Jim Bloor, Guy Lewis, Oliver Addy, Chris Ball, Ian Paterson, Robin Jackson, Andrew Taylor, and Kieran Harrison. The House junior team led by Daniel Dickinson was not so successful and was knocked out by Clifton We congratulate Andrew Kay, Nick Kay and Nick Riggall on the award of their First XI Caps.

Another prestigious trophy that the House woi was the Junior Five-a-side Competition. The team made up of Marcus Pullen (captain), Chris Reilly, Dan Metcalfe, Daniel Dickinson and Chris Emmerson played with skill and determination and scored twenty-seven goals over the tournament against ten goals scored against them. The final against Linton was a tense, exciting game which nearly went to a penalty shoot-out but was won by 2-1.

All the members of the team were awarded their House junior colours.

Towards the middle of the term Sam Venables, Lucy Wright and Sophie Triffitt acted in the Middle School Drama productions of "Faust" and "Faustine", The standard of acting was high and the audience certainly enjoyed both productions. In May, Caroline Brandon gave a solo in Chapel. The warmth and the length of the applause for Caroline's singing said it all.

Several members of the House won prizes on Speech Day and we congratulate Catherine Hopkinson (Poetry and Community Service Prizes), Andrew Kay (Norman Crombie and Geography Prizes), Rebecca Bailes (French), Katie Jenkins (Third Form Essay Prize) and Rachel Taylor (Fifth Form Prize).

Jon Price was appointed Head of House for next year and Richard Collier was appointed a School Monitor.

Lastly, my thanks to Chris Ball who has been an outstanding Head of House and to all of U. VI who gave him so much help. My thanks also to Mr. Blood, Mrs. Newton, Mr. Ellis-Davies, Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Allen for running their Tutor Groups so efficiently. I have thoroughly enjoyed my twelve year term as Housemaster of Temple. It has been a privilege to help and guide so many young people through their school career. I thank all the parents who have given me so much support. I wish Miss Hamilton every success in her new appointment as Housemistress.

Civilisation and Vth Form Prize) and Timothy Brogden (Mathematics Project Prize and Pemberton Prize for Wind and Brass). Helen Atkinson was appointed Head of House for 1996-97 and Miki Ayton and Philippa Bennett joined Helen as school Monitors.

The term ended in the now traditional way with a dinner in honour of the Upper Sixth leavers, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

My thanks go to Stephen Mulryne as Head of House, the Upper Sixth for acting as House Monitors and especially the tutors — Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Holt, Miss Lowther, Mr. Jones and Mr. Paterson. Without their help and guidance the House would not be the same.

P. D. Northfield

TEMPLE The term turned out to be another intense very busy one with members of the House involved in a whole range of activities within the school community. We congratulate Philip Kerrigan for his Grade 7 (merit) Flute and Mark Whiting for his Grade 8 Violin Associated Board Music Exam. We also congratulate Andrew Taylor for his special commendation in his Maths MEI component. On the sporting side, our fortunes were mixed. We did moderately well in the boys' and girls' tennis but did not manage to get through to the final rounds. We were more fortunate with the boating in that we managed to come second in both the boys' and the girls' races. There were several outstanding individual performances on Sports Day and the following people secured first places: Alex Main in the junior shot and the javelin; Edward Rowbottom in the junior 400m; Guy Lewis in the senior javelin; Emma Fitton in the girls' senior discus; Faith Alexander in the girls' senior shot; Karly Hoggard in the girls' senior 800m and the 1500m in new school records

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*F. Alexander, H. Atkinson, *C. Davies , *J. Ray, L. Hudson. * denotes Colours ** denotes Re-Award

SPORT TENNIS 1st VI

Results: v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington v Scarborough College v Giggleswick v Ackworth v Worksop College v Mount St. Mary's

The summer certainly did not begin with the start of the tennis season, as the first match on April 20th against York College of Higher and Further Education was played in the pouring rain. Despite this a good standard of play was produced and the team won 4-2. This proved to be the most difficult match in the U. 18 York Team Tennis league and the girls easily beat their next three opponents to leave them winners of their section. The team consisted of Katy Ramskill, Nicky Orwell, Rowena Smith and Danielle Powley, who had won the league the previous year. Rowena and Danielle were playing in the 1st team for ths third year, whilst Katy and Nicky, new to the school in the Lower Sixth, were in their second year. The final of the league took place on June 13th, against the Mount School at Clifton Park Tennis Club, so it was a new experience for all but Rowena to play on the carpeted surface. Katy found the opposition at number one much stronger than those playing lower down but she played with her usual tenacity before losing 4-6. The remaining rubbers were all won with both Rowena and Danielle, fighting back from 3-5 to win 7-5, in dieir singles matches.

Nicky played throughout the season with great consistency and produced the best singles results, winning her final match 6-0.

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won

U.18 York Team Tennis League: v York College of Higher & Further Education Won Won v York College v Dunnington T.C. Won v Pocklington 'B' Won v The Mount (final) Won

5—4 4—2 8-1 8-4 8-1 5-4 8—1

(Sets)

4-2 5-1 6-0 6-0 5-1 W. M. Newton

2nd VI The 2nd VI also had a very successful season winning all of their matches. It was unfortunate that two cancellations left them with only four fixtures, all played before half-term. It is becoming impossible to arrange matches after the exams start although this year the team consisted of almost all Vth year pupils so it suited us.

The first fixture against Queen Margaret's was again won 5-4 with the third couple of Louise Hudson and Zoe Wight winning a creditable two rubbers. A Vth year team beat Pocklington 6-3 or by 51 to 31 games as they scored it this way. Our strength in depth was apparent against both Ackworth and Worksop College although two sets in the Worksop match were won 6-5.

The 1st VI fixtures began with an early match against Queen Margaret's, which the team did well to win 5-4.

Always our strongest opposition, team morale was greatly helped by this win at the beginning of May. A team of four entered the Aberdare Cup knock-out competition, drawing Pocklington away in the first round. Pocklington had two excellent junior players who both won their singles but the girls battled well to win 4-2. The next round was against Giggles wick and a result was finally obtained after four-and-a-half hours, winning this match by eight sets to four with two rubbers unfinished. Again they had two good players but not sufficient strength in depth. We eventually lost to a strong Queen Margaret's team, although all the matches were well contested.

Three of the remaining four fixtures were won easily, 8-1. Worksop College had an excellent first pair for the second year running but die girls did well to win this match 5-4. Katy and Nicky lost 5-6 to the third pair after a dispute about the score. Jessica Ray and Caroline Davies did well to beat the same pair 6-5.

The team had a most successful season, winning all of their matches. The 1st VI were well supported by Faith Alexander, Helen Atkinson, Jessica and Caroline.

Even/one played with great enthusiasm and commitment despite the pressure of academic work, for a mostly upper sixth team. Nicky was a helpful and organised captain, and with only Faith and Helen remaining for another year the others will be missed.

The following girls represented the 2nd VI: H. Atkinson, M. Hart, L. Hudson, R. Malster, R. Fisher, Z. Wight, V. Hales, P. Bhat, A. Calvert, L. Wallace, C. Davies, J. Ray. Results: v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington v Ackworth v Worksop College

Won Won Won Won

5—4 6—3 6—3 8-1 W. M. Newton

U.15 The U. 15. squad was made up fo Sara Chapman and Laura Wallace at 1st couple, usually Hayley Oram and Claire Middleton-Walker at No.2 and Suzanne Baines and newcomer to St. Peter's, Jane Atkinson at 3rd couple.

Reserve: Rebecca Fishley.

The squad worked extremely well together and we had some good practice sessions on Monday teatimes, and on Wednesday afternoons in Rowntree Park. After a poor start in their matches losing on grass at Scarborough College, and then coming up against a strong Queen

The following girls represented the 1st VI: **K. Ramskill, **N. Orwell, **R. Smith, **D. Powley, 65

was closely contested with the result uncertain to the final round, where Clifton eventually beat School by 5-4.

W. M. Newton

Margaret's team on two occasions, the team put in some good performances; showing more effort and determination. Players became more consistent in their rallying abilities; services improved and confidence grew at the net. I feel all the team members improved throughout the season and progress was .made.

Overall, a good Summer Term, despite losing three matches in often wet, windy and miserable weather conditions!

J. M. Whitehead Results: Scarborough College Queen Margaret's Worksop College Woodhouse Grove Leeds Girls' High School

Away Home Away Home Home

Lost Lost Won Won Won

Midland Bank League: Queen Margaret's The Mount Joseph Rowntree Fulford Manor

Lost Drew Won Won Drew

0—6 3—3 6—0 5-1 3—3

SHUTTLEWORTH CUP This year the cup was awarded to Jessica Ray. Jessica did much to promote sport within the school, always playing with a competitive spirit and much enthusiasm.

She captained the 2nd XI having played for this team for three years. Jessica also captained the 2nd VI again after three years and gained 1st team tennis colours. She represented the school swimming teams from U.14 through to senior and was particularly helpful to the P.E. department when we needed a life-saver to enable some swimming options to take place.

W. M. Newton

3—6 3—6 4—0 6—3 5—4

ATHLETICS Four girls were selected to represent York & District in the North Yorkshire Schools' Athletics Championships — these were Danielle Powley (javelin), Sally Brown (discus), Karly Hoggard (800 metres) and Erica .Smith (200 metres). Karly was unfortunately injured and could not take part, but the others acquitted themselves well: Erica Smith winning her race. She went on to represent North Yorkshire v Humberside where she again won the 200 metres and is due to run for North Yorkshire in the English Schools' Athletics Championships in the summer holidays. An excellent achievement, well done Enca!

U.14 TENNIS The third year squad consisted of 1st couple, Erica Smith and Rosemary Sanderson, 2nd couple, Abigail Gisbourne and Alex Dow, and 3rd couple, Katie Cox and Katrina Wight. Reserves were Vicky Elliott and Charlotte Black.

The team strongly benefitted from having some coaching sessions in the Autumn Term and so team spirit was high throughout the summer. Erica Smith put in some good singles performances and thoroughly deserved her No.l ranking, but was well backed up in the doubles combination, playing with Rosemary Sanderson, a steady player. The team came up against some very strong and talented opposition, and despite losing some matches, they always tried hard. They will learn from these games and hopefully consolidate and build their skills further on the tennis court in 1997. Well done.

J. M. Whitehead Results: Selby Tennis Club York College The Mount Pocklington Bootham

Away Home Home Away Home

Lost Won Lost Lost Won

2-4 6-0 0-6 0-6 6-0

Worksop College Leeds Girls' High School

Away Home

Won Lost

9-0 1-3

Sports Day An enjoyable afternoon with some commendable new records — also plenty of encouragement for those girls hopeful of gaining an odd point for their Houses! (Clifton taking the girls' athletics shield this year.)

Sports Day Winners: Junior Events (3rd & 4th Years) G. Bentham 100m E. Smith 200m S. Metcalfe 400m E. Smith 800m 1500m A. Gisbourne High Jump G. Bentham Long Jump C. Brisby S. Chapman Shot Putt H. Oram Discus S. Chapman Javelin Clifton Relay

(Q) (C) (T) (C) (G) (Q) (C) (C) (Q) (C)

14.2sec 29.5sec lm 12. isec* 2m 36.8sec* 6m 13sec 1.30m 4.10m 9.16m* 20.24m 21.88m* 58.6sec*

(C) (D) (S) (T) (T) (Q)

15.0sec 30.7sec 77.1 sec 2m 48.!isec 5m 55.''sec* 1.40m*

* New Record Senior Events (5th & 6th Years) L. Richardson 100m L. Read 200m G. Croft 400m K. Hoggard 800m K. Hoggard 1500m K. De Boer High Jump Void Long Jump

The House matches were played early in the season with the shock of matches for some teams on the first day of the Summer Term! The early knock-out rounds, where the results were dependant on the number of games won, went mostly according to form although it was the first year that Dronfield did not reach the semi-final. The final 66

Shot Putt Discus Javelir Relay

F. Alexander E. Fitton D. Powley Dronfield

Victor Ludorum

(T) (T) (D)

7.77m 22.42m 24.91m 59.03sec

V V V V V

Gemma Bentham (Queen's).

P. Fletcher

V V

Boih Under 15's and 14's got off to a very slow start with many matches being rained off in the first half of term (the wettest May on record!). The first match was at Pocldington where one team won and one lost, but there was a good standard of fielding for the start of the season.

Scarborough College always produce good teams but this summer St. Peter's managed two good wins, with the Under 14's hitting particularly well. After a month's gap we beat Woodhouse Grove at Under 14 level but lost to an outstanding and polished Under 15 team (we were depleted that day also fielding a tennis team). We then went on to beat Mount St. Mary's and Bootham easily and in the last match against Joseph Rowntree we rounded off the season with two good wins.

Mention must be made of the following Under 15 players: Sara Chapman, Claire Middleton-Walker and Charlotte Brisby for their excellent hitting ability; Suzie Baines and Vicky Bray for good catches and solid fielding.

In the Under 14's: Emily Hamilton who improved with every match she played; Fern Brooke for consistent hitting and Hannah Burton, Abigail Gisbourne and Alex Dow for their reliable fielding.

We must also note that one senior friendly match was played against Bootham — loudly and enthusiastically — ending in a fair \2Vi-\2Vi draw.

Results: v Bootham

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27

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Winners: Dronfield

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS - BOYS Junior Age Group: 100m A. Slee 200m A. Slee 400m E. Rowbottom D. Ashby 800m

7'/2— 9'/2

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12'/2—12'/2

Clifton Dronfield Grove Queen's Rise School Temple 1 Junior Cross-Country 3 2 5 Senior Cross-Country 3 2 1 5 Hockey 4 10 6 2 Badminton 10 6 3 3 4 Squash 10 6 2 5 1 Junior Netball 3 2 2 Senior Netball 1 5 3 4 Swimming 6 10 2 Rowing 2 10 4 6 Tennis 10 6 3 3 10 4 Athletics 6 2 Rounders 6 2 4 10

Cancelled Lost

Drew

Dronfield dominated throughout the year and despite many of the competitions being close they managed to win five of them outright. This is their second year of winning the cup — who is going to topple them? (Clifton made a valiant effort this year.)

Cancelled Won 5 -- 3 1 2 V 2 - -11 Vi Won Cancelled Cancelled Not played 14'/2- -22 Lost Won 10'/2- - 4'/2 Won 7 -- 3 Won 23 --13V2

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Home

THE CAMBRIDGE CUP (Holders: Dronfield)

The following girls represented the U.14 team: K. Baber, F. Brooke, H. Burton (capt.), K. Cox, A. Dow, A. Gisbourne, E. Hamilton, J. Hutt, K. Jenkins, L. Lyall, S. Metcalfe, R. Paterson, E. Smith, K. Wight.

Results: Away v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington Away v Scarborough College Away

Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Not played Won 15 - 0 Won 10 — 7 Won 7'/2— 2

House Rounders On the last Saturday of term the House Rounders Competition took place which was a pleasant way to round off the season. All the games were played with enthusiasm and good spirit, School House winning five of their six matches to take the trophy.

The final results were: 1st School 2nd Clifton 3rd The Grove 4th Dronfield D. Westgate/P. Fletcher

The following girls represented the U.15 team: J. Atkinson, S. Baines, G. Bentham, V. Bray, C. Brisby, S. Chapman, L. Cleaver, R. Fishley, L. Hodsdon, C. Mee (capt.), C. Middleton-Walker, H. Oram, A. Pike, E. Taylor, L. Watson.

Away Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away

Home Away Home Away Home Home Home

The following girls represented the senior team: P. Bennett, C. Brassington, E. Brown, S. Brunton, A. Dixon, K. Gormley, C. Magee, K. Rayner, G. Walker.

ROUNDERS

Results: v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington v Scarborough College v Ackworth v York College v Hymers v Woodhouse Grove v Mount St. Mary's v Bootham v Joseph Rowntree

Barnard Castle Ackworth York College Hymers Woodhouse Grove Mount St. Mary's Bootham

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(S) (S) (T) (M)

12.5sec 26.8sec 62.5 sec 2m 26.2sec

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The Grove 51 pts Temple 43pts Queen's 32pts

The following athletes are to be congratulated for winning through area trials, to represent their district of York and Selby:— Alan Slee, Erica Smith, James Miers, Karly Hoggard, Matthew Vowles, Sally Brown, Kirk Hullis and Danielle Powley. Special mention must go to those who won at district level, and so represented their county —• Erica Smith, James Miers, Matthew Vowles, Kirk Hullis and Alan Slee.

But particular credit is due to Erica Smith who is representing her county at the English Schools' National Championships in Sheffield this summer, competing in the junior girls' 200 metres.

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1500m High Jump Long Jump Shot Discus Javelin Relay

H. Hey wood O. Osho A. Slee A. Main J. Else A. Main The Manor

(Q) (M) (S) (T) (M) (T)

5m 35.8sec 1.45m 5.40m 9.11m 25.93m 30.0m 54.5 sec

Intermediate 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m High Jump Long Jump Shot Discus Javelin Relay

Age Group: J. Hockin O. Hainsworth J. Miers C. Ellerbeck R. Leadbeater W. Vokes-Dudgeon J. Miers A. Kemp P. Freeman N. Lally A. Sharp Linton

(L) (S) (G) (L) (M) (L) (G) (C) (G) (C) (M)

12.4sec 25.8sec 56.8sec 2m 26.2sec 5m 12.7sec 11m 8.0sec 1.55m 5.02m 9.47m 30.76m 37.20m 53.6sec

(C) (G) (M) (C) (G) (L) (S) (L) (M) (M) (T)

12.3sec 24.8sec 58.1 sec 2m 18.9sec 5m 2.3sec 10m 51.0sec 1.55m 5.72m 10.71m 31.50m 34.20m 49.3sec

Senior Age Group: 100m E. Vickers 200m J. Yeomans 400m L. Bell M. Topping 800m 1500m S. Fishley 3000m S. Arkley High Jump P. Fotherby Long Jump K. Hullis I. Leadbeater Shot Discus A. Daughtrey Javelin G. Lewis Clifton Relay

The Manor 11 Opts Clifton 58 pts School 57 pts Linton 54 pts

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The batting was quite strong, but all too often players started well, without being able to go on to make a big score. Certainly in school matches we were a better team batting first. Andrew Kay had an excellent season and his selection for the Yorkshire Senior Schools' XI was a just reward. He scored nearly 800 runs and set a fine example with his strokeplay and his running between the wickets. Finding a suitable opening partner for him was not easy. Richard Rastall started the season well, but after two good innings, his technique was found wanting against the more accurate bowling in the 1st XI. If he is prepared to practise regularly in the winter he could earn a place next season. James Dougherty occupied the opening position in the last few matches and slowly began to look the part. His innings against Rossall at the festival was encouraging. James Reynolds applied himself well at No.3 and played some good positive innings. Nick Kay had a rather disappointing start to the season, but finished in fine form. It was good to see him make his first century for the 1st XI: I hope there will be more to come. James Duggin was promoted to No.5 after the early matches and did a very good job for the team. His calm and sensible approach was valuable on several occasions. He was a worthy winner of the Colin Bosomworth Cup for the most improved player. Simon Leveson had a frustrating season.

He plays some superb shots, but after twenty-five innings in the 1st XI his highest score is only twenty-six.

He does not lack confidence, but application is in short supply. Chris Ellerbeck played some promising innings.

I hope that he will practise hard in the winter to gain more confidence in his attacking play. Nick Riggall struck the ball well and played some useful innings. James Hockin started well in the team, hitting the ball hard. Later in the season his concentration let him down. With regular practice he could be an effective player next year.

Nick Riggall and Nick Kay were a good pair of opening bowlers. Nick Riggall's ability to swing the ball enabled him to take the wicket of top order batsman and he did well to be selected for the final Yorkshire trial. Nick Kay bowled steadily all season and had several very good performances. Particularly memorable was his superb effort against Cranleigh when he bowled unchanged for twenty-seven overs, taking five for thirty-one. Chris Ellerbeck bowled effectively at medium pace and has the potential to become a good bowler. With limited opportunities Simon Leveson and Matthew Sigsworth also showed promise. Dhiren Joshi had a mixed season with his leg-spin. On occasions, especially against Durham, he bowled very well, but all too often his length was inconsistent and his cause was not helped by his reluctance to bowl the googly. However, in the two years in the 1st XI he has been a pleasure to watch. The cricket was always interesting when he was bowling and his enthusiasm was infectious. James Duggin bowled his offcutters steadily and was unlucky not to take more wickets.

CRICKET RETROSPECT The 1996 season was one of the most enjoyable and successful for some years. The 1st XI, admirably captainec both on and off the field by Andrew Kay, won eight matches and played some fine attacking cricket. Of three defeats, two were at the festival, when winning the toss was essential and we lost it in every match. The records show that there was one defeat in term-time. Much of the success of the team was earned by the Kay brothers with Andrew scoring three centuries and Nick developing into a fine all-rounder. I am particularly grateful to the five members of the upper sixth, Messrs Kay, Duggin, Joshi, Reynolds and Riggall. Their enthusiasm and commitment were splendid. Thanks also to Stephen Mulryne. He must have been disappointed not to secure a 1st XI place, but he took over the captaincy of a young 2nd XI and did a terrif c job.

The fielding was good, but rather inconsistent. One or two members of the team could be outstanding if they took more pride in their fielding. The Fielding Cup was won by David Hancock, whose wicket-keeping improved steadily during the season and he kept excellently at the festival.

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The Senior House Cup was retained by Temple who beat Clifton by ten wickets. For the second year the Kay brothers were undefeated in the final. The Junior Cup was won by The Grove, who defeated Linton in the final.

The festival at Loretto was a great success. We are very grateful to the staff and players at Loretto for their splendid organisation and hospitality. Nick Kay won the Young Player Award for his all-round performances, but he could also have won the Bowling Award.

My thanks to many who have helped to make the season so enjoyable. To Keith Mohan for all his work and enthusiastic support as coach — if only the standard of his jokes would improve! To David Watkinson, whose help on Game 1 was invaluable. To Chris Heaton, who again scored for the 1st XI. To Robin Scarce and his groundstaff for the superb pitches they produced. In this context we are very grateful for the advice and help that we get from Mike Corley, the T.C.C.B.'s deputy inspector of pitches. To the cricket committee, which has now been raising funds to help the school cricket for twenty years. This year they gave the school a new Bola bowling machine, which has already proved a great asset.

Finally, my thanks and good wishes to John Hutt, who retired as Director of Sport at the end of the school year.

D. Kirby The following players represented the 1st XI: t*A. L. T. Kay (captain) 1993-94-95-96, t*D. Joshi 1995-96, t*N. J. C. Kay 1995-96, t*N. J. Riggall 1995-96, *J. A. M. Duggin 1996, *J. E. Reynolds 1995-96, *C. J. Ellerbeck 1996, *D. J. Hancock 1996, *S. J. Leveson 1996, J. P. G. Dougherty, J. P. Hockin, R. O. Rastall, M. C. Sigsworth. t = Cap * = Colours The following players represented the 2nd XI: *S. J. Mulryne (captain), *J. W. T. Hutt, P. F. Barlow, M. D. Baxter, J. W. H. Bloor, C. J. Carter, C. Dearnley, J. P. G. Dougherty, M. J. Freak, J. P. Hockin, A. D. S. Kemp, N. R. A. Lally, G. J. Lewis, R. O. Rastall, M. C. Sigsworth, S. M. Smith. * = Colours 1st XI Averages Batting Highest No. of Not Innings Out Runs Score Average 793 138* 52.87 A. L. T. Kay 18 3 37.56 N. J. C. Kay 17 1 601 115 25.71 J. E. Reynolds 17 3 360 59 52 J. A. M. Duggin 16 3 305 23.46 0 177 63 19.66 R. 0 . Rastall 9 12 116 30* 19.33 N. D. Riggall 6 C. J. Ellerbeck 12 5 91 39* 13.00 12.75 S. J. Leveson 14 2 153 22* 118 46 11.80 J. P. G. Dougherty 10 0 10.50 D. Joshi 9 5 42 10 10.33 J. P. Hockin 10 1 93 27 5.00 D. J. Hancock 5 1 20 10

Also batted: S. T. Mulryne 5, 0; M. C. Sigsworth 0 not out, 2, 2. * = Not Out Bowling N. J. C. Kay S. J. Leveson N. D. Riggall D. Joshi J. A. M. Duggin C. J. Ellerbeck J. E. Reynolds

Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average 215.4 554 51 38 14.58 64 18 3 16.00 204 50 569 27 21.07 202 32 670 28 23.93 92.5 16 328 11 29.82 114.4 20 383 12 31.92 30 1 129 3 43.00

Also bowled: J. P. G. Dougherty 30-6-114-1; M. C. Sigsworth 31-3-122-1; R. O. Rastall 4-0-18-0.

Results: ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Sunday, 21st April.

Result: Won. Yorkshire Gents 211-4 dec. (E. Stephenson 151 rot out, M. Spence 33) St. Peter's 213-2 (A. Kay 72, P. Rastall 63, J. Reynolds 42 not out) ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G.S. Played at home on Wednesday, 24th April.

Result: Drawn.

Bradford G.S. 236-5 dec. (R. Walker 74, A. Pathmanathon 68, A. Myers 36) St. Peter's 173-7 (J. Reynolds 52, P. Rastnll 48, R. Walker 4-51) ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 27th April.

Result: Drawn.

Sedbergh 148 (C. Heap 54, N. Kay 6-21) St. Peter's 98-8 (N. Riggall 30 not out, B. Biker 3-31, J. Chapman 3-18) ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 1st May. Result: Abandoned.

M.C.C. 110-4 ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Sunday, 5th May. Result: Won. Old Peterites 237-5 dec. (N. Muirhead 54, J. Stubbs 53, P. Burdass 52, T. Cooper 47) St. Peter's 238-5 (A. Kay 138 not out, N. Muirhead 3-66) ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 8th May Result: Won. York C.C. 209-3 dec. (A. Twigg 122 retired, D. Babbich 51 not out) St. Peter's 214-4 (N. Kay 63, J. Reynolds 59, J. Duggin 51 not out) 70

ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE Played at home on Saturday, 11th May. Result: Lost.

Barnard Castle 158 (L. Haslam 80 not out, N. Kay 5-26) St. Peter's 110 (N. Hatch 5-22) ST. PETER'S v FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 15th May. Result: Won. Forty Club 76 (J. Oxley 50, N. Riggall 5-7) St. Peter's 77-1 (A. Kay 52 not out) ST. PETER'S v LEEDS G.S. Played away on Saturday, 18th May. Result: Won. St. Peter's 199 (A. Kay 51, C. Ellerbeck 39 not out, T. Golby 4-59, S. Kershaw 5-46) Leeds G.S. 120 (R. Wyn Griffiths 41, J. Duggin 3-5, N. Riggall 3-45) ST. PETER'S v PRESIDENT'S XI Played at home on Wednesday, 29th May. Result: Won. President's XI III (K. Mohan 36, N. Riggall 4-11, D. Joshi 4-16) St. Peter's 113-6 (J. Duggin 42 not out, K. Ambrosen 3-14) ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 1st June.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 214-7 dec. (A. Kay 113 not out, N. Kay 66, T. Pinsent 5-47) Ampleforth 155-8 (T. Pinsent 46, N. Kay 3-59) ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 8th June.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 259-5 dec. (A. Kay 102, J. Duggin 52, J. Reynolds 50) Durham 199-7 (A. Grieg 57 not out, I. Laidler 40, S. Birtwistle 38, D. Joshi 5-56) ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 15th June.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peer's 257-8 dec. (N. Kay 115) Pockliigton 224-7 (S. Mouncey 75, G. Stewart 73, N. Kay 3-62) ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 22nd June.

Result: Drawn.

Worksop 248-3 dec. (H. Straw 84 not out, J. Pearson 61 not out, G. Harvey 51) St. Piter's 188-7 (N. Kay 69, J. Reynolds 30, R Wilkinson 4-57)

ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Tuesday, 25th June.

Result: Drawn.

Saints C.C. 170 (J. Gouldthorpe 66, M. Cook 50, S. Leveson 4-16) St. Peter's 144-9 (N. Kay 53, D. Wass 5-31, J. Harraw 3-19) ST. PETER'S v CRANLEIGH SCHOOL Played at Loretto on Monday, 1st July.

Result: Won. St. Peter's 118 (A. Kay 41, I. Houston 4-26) Cranleigh 111 (J. Bennett 36, N. Kay 5-31) ST. PETER'S v MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD Played at Loretto on Tuesday, 2nd July.

Result: Lost.

St. Peter's 191-8 (A. Kay 62, N. Kay 47, E. Lamb 5-41) Merchant Taylors' 194-5 (D. Grundy 45, A. Thorpe 42 not out, P. Wise 37, E. Lamb 32 not out, N. Kay 3-54) ST. PETER'S v ROSSALL SCHOOL Played at Loretto on Wednesday, 3rd July.

Result: Won. St. Peter's 251-6 (N. Kay 75, A. Kay 47, J. Dougherty 46) Rossall 71 (N. Riggall 5-29, D. Joshi 3-12) ST. PETER'S v LORETTO SCHOOL Played away on Friday, 5th July.

Result: Lost.

St. Peter's 112 (J. Boon 4-30, M. McCreath 3-21, H. Balfour-Melville 3-36) Loretto 115-8 (S. Smith 33 not out, J. Boon 32, N. Kay 5-35) Summary of Results: Opponents Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Bradford G.S. Sedbergh School M.C.C. Old Peterites York C.C. Barnard Castle School Forty Club Leeds G.S. President's XI Ampleforth College Durham School Pocklington School Worksop College Saints C.C. Cranleigh School Merchant Taylors' School Rossall School Loretto School

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Ground Result

School

Opponents

Home Home Away Home Home Home

Won Drawn Drawn Abandoned Won Won

213-2 173-7 98-8

211-4 dec.

236-5 dec.

148

238-5 210-4

237-5 dec.

209-3 dec.

Home Home Away Home

Lost Won Won Won

110 77-1 199 113-6

158 76 120 111

Away Home Home Away Home Loretto

Drawn Drawn Drawn Drawn Drawn Won

214-7 dec.155-8 259-5 dec.199-7 257-8 dec.224-7 188-7 248-3 dec 144-9 170 111 118

Loretto Lost Loretto Won Away Lost

191-8 251-6 112

194-5 71 115-8

2nd XI

St. Peter's 146-8 Leeds 179-9 dec.

Drawn J. Bloor 31, N. Lally 35, C. Dearnley 4-27, S. Smith 3-7

The 2nd XI have had a very mixed season. The batting was always going to be brittle and the two defeats were both the direct result of the early order failing. However, there has been much that is encouraging and I have been particularly impressed by the excellent spirit in which the matches have been played.

For the most of the season the team has been led by Stephen Mulryne who was given good support in his role

by Jim Bloor. They gave great encouragement to the fifth formers in this young side and tried hard to keep them all involved in the game. Stephen was always keen to get the innings off to a rapid start and whilst he often succeeded, it was a shame that he did not then try to consolidate his own position before giving his wicket away. The batting was always positive with other good knocks from Mark Baxter, Jim Bloor, Andrew Kemp, Jamie Hockin, Nick Lally and several major contributions from Jamie Hutt. Mark Baxter has now developed into a competent opening bat and Andrew Kemp has considerable potential in the middle order if he can start to pick out the yorker which has been his undoing on numerous occasions this season.

The strength of the side lay in its bowling. Guy Lewis and Mike Freak have bowled well all season with remarkably little luck. Matthew Sigsworth has looked capable of taking many more wickets but he must learn to bowl a consistently fuller length before he can be a real match-winner. The spin of Chris Dearnley and Stuart Smith has been very successful; both finished the season bowling accurately, with a great deal of confidence and troubling good batsmen.

Some excellent catches were taken (and some remarkably simple ones put down) but the general standard of the ground fielding improved over the season and many runs were saved. Chris Carter has worked hard and has made considerable progress behind the stumps; he is now a sound wicket-keeper who has the confidence of his bowlers.

The team and I would like to thank David Burgess who has scored for most of the matches. The 2nd XI have clearly enjoyed their cricket and much has been learnt for the future.

D. J. Watkinson

St. Peter's 120-5 Drawn S. Mulryne 30

Durham 181-9 St. Peter's 215-5 dec.

Drawn J. Hutt 49, A. Kemp 45 not out, J. Bloor 38, C. Dearnley 3-55, S. Smith 3-33.

Worksop 181 St. Peter's 44 Lost G. Lewis 3-23, S. Mulryne 3-22, S. Smith 3-31.

Under 15 Colts The Under 15 Colts started the season with a squad of nineteen keen players. This made selection at times very difficult. However, in the tradition of the team, as many as possible were given the opportunity to play in the team.

Jonathan Wright was appointed captain for the first part of the season, but after breaking a bone in his arm, Edward Dale took over the captaincy after half-term.

The opening game of the season against Sedbergh at home, was the usual well-contested game. The school batted first making steady progress to 132-9, with Tristan Sillars scoring 44. The last pair of Chris Magee and Andrew Acaster then took the score to 163 with Aidrew playing the supporting role. This gave a good scDre to bowl at. After a good start, having the visitors at 4-2 at one stage, the Sedbergh batsmen got on top of the bowling and passed the target with the loss of just two more wickets. Andrew Acaster was the best bowler taking 3-34.

The second game of the season against Ashville was abandoned without a ball being bowled and so the team went to Bootham looking for its first win of the season.

Usually this fixture gives the opportunity to give a game to more of the squad, but without win under the belt, a strong team was selected. The school batted first, scoring 170-5, with Daniel Dickinson scoring an unbeaten 39 and the captain Jonathan Wright, 29. In reply Bootham ended on 144-9 with the school being unable to bowl sufficiently accurate enough to get the last wicket.

The game the following Saturday was against Barnard Castle. The opposition batted first and were not a strong batting side, but after a very good start having the opposition at 44-5, some erratic bowling allowed the visitors to get to 125 all out. This should not have been a difficult target but Barnard Castle bowled and fielded well and the school played some poor shots. In the end the school staggered to 106-9, with Andrew Heaps (tatting after a nasty arm injury during the game) and Alex Bond holding out for the last two overs.

Due to mechanical problems with the mini-bus and road works in Leeds, the team arrived for its next game against Bradford one hour late. It was decided to play a thirty over game. Batting first, the thought of a limited

Results: Bradford G.S. 119-4 St. Peter's 147 Drawn A. Kemp 32, M. Sigsworth 3-34 St. Peter's 161-9 Sedbergh 205-5 dec.

Drawn J. Hutt 58, J. Hockin 52, J. Bloor 3-79 St. Peter's 82 Lost

Ampleforth 184-8 da;.

Yarm 1st XI 83-5

Barnard Castle 125 St. Peter's 233-5 dec.

Won S. Mulryne 31, M. Baxter 53, J. Hutt 66 not out, J. Hockin 69, M. Sigsworth 3-26, C. Dearnley 3-33 72

over game seemed to give the team the psychological boost it needed to get off to a brisk start. Edward Dale put bat to ball and scored a half century in very quick time.

Eventually he was dismissed for sixty-eight with the score on 108-4. A middle order collapse followed and it looked like the team would be all out for about 115 with several overs remaining. However, Henry Von Achten who was drafted into the team at the last minute, kept things going with some solid shots and with Andrew Heaps took the final score to 139-9 in the thirty overs. Bradford attacked the bowling from the start and kept up with the required run rale for the first fifteen overs. Jonathan Wright and Alex Bond then made the breakthrough and between diem took the last eight wickets, taking the score from 79-2 to 99 all out. Alex was twice on a hat-trick and Jonathan ended the innings on a hat-trick. This was an all-round team performance and they deserved their first win of the season.

The following Saturday the school travelled to Leeds G.S. for their next fixture. The independent schools in the Leeds area decided this season to play eighty over games with the first side allowed a maximum of fortythree overs. Having played something similar in the corresponding game last year, it was decided to play to these rules this year. The school batted first and Edward Dale started where he left off in the game against Bradford, scoring seventy-two in very quick time. The innings was aggressive, but controlled. He was well supported by Jonathan Wright (35), Mark Stefanini (44) and Chris Magee (62 not out). The school declared on 235-5 ifter forty overs. Leeds had a strong batting side and the school were without their two regular opening bowlers. Leeds kept up with the asking rate for most of their innings losing most of their wickets in two quick spells. The first was when the score was eighty-eight when they lost three wickets without scoring a run and then at the end of the game when they lost two wickets on 223, leaving the last pair at the wicket requiring another thirteen runs. This they managed to achieve on the penultimate ball of the game.

As usual Manchester Schools' Cricket Association brought a strong team, which this year was too strong for the school. Batting first the school stumbled to 117.

Andrew Acaster batting at number 10 was well supported

by Robert Taylor and Andrew Springgay and were it not for his thirty runs, the school's total would have been very low. In reply Manchester passed the total required with the loss of just one wicket.

Ampleforth were a strong side both batting and bowling. The school's bowling attack was not strong enough to bowl out the opposition, but some good catching meant mat six wickets had been taken when Ampleforth declared just before tea at 164-6. Against some very good fast bowling and one very good spinner the school struggled to 90-6 at close of play. Daniel Dickinson held the innings together initially and Robert Taylor and Andrew Acaster had a good partnership near the end, just when Ampleforth were getting on top.

Cowley High School from St. Helens brought a team of similar strength to the school team. Batting first Cowley made 155-5 in their thirty overs. In reply Edward Dale

scored sixty-four and laid the foundation for victory. At the other end wickets fell steadily until the arrival of Peter Rivis who scored an unbeaten twenty-seven and clinched victory in the penultimate over of the game.

Durham like Ampleforth were too strong a team for the school. Batting first Durham set a target well beyond the capability of the school. Peter Rivis batted throughout the school's innings and was undefeated at the end.

The match against Pocklington was a much more balanced affair with two teams of similiar ability. Batting first St. Peter's scored 181-6 with Edward Dale again laying the foundation with a controlled eighty-eight and Peter Rivis continuing where he left off in the game against Durham, scoring fifty. Having had their confidence knocked in the last two games, the school was tempted to continue batting after tea, but after some sound advice the declaration was made at tea. In reply Pocklington lost wickets steadily and were 76-9 at close of play. The Pocklington number 11 only needed to survive one ball to save the game. The main wicket takers were Christopher Magee and Tristan Sillars.

The game against Scarborough College was a thirty overs match. Scarborough batted first. The school failed to hold its catches and the College finished on 155-3. In reply the school lost wickets steadily and the team was eventually all out for 106 in the twenty-fourth over.

The last game of the season reflected much of what we have been trying to achieve all season. The game was against Yarm and for the record, the school won. The team was not the strongest we could have fielded. Two squad members who had not played before were give a game so that all squad members had played in at least one game. Everyone in the team either batted or bowled.

Batting first the opening pair played very straight against some good bowling and kept to their target of five runs per over, by taking quick singles and turning ones into twos and twos into threes. In the last few overs Jonathan Wright and Alex Bond attacked the bowling leaving the school on 202-5 in their thirty overs. Alex Banerjea opened the bowling and took a wicket in his first over.

Yarm were never on top of the asking rate and finally ended on 142-6.

Overall it has been an enjoyable season and all of the players have made good progress in their skills. The fielding was much better this year compared to when the same squad played as U. 14's. The one weak area was the bowling which lacked consistency. The batting was at times exciting. Both myself and the squad have been very grateful for the expert assistance given by Guy Shuttleworth. His experience, help and advice contributed to the success of the team.

Played: 12 Won: 3 Lost: 5 Drew: 4

Results: St. Peter's 163 (T. Sillars 44, C. Magee 22 not out) Sedbergh 164-4 (A. Acaster 3-34) St. Peter's 170-5 (D. Dickinson 39 not out, J. Wright 29) Bootham 144-9 (A. Acaster 2-18, P. Rivis 2-21) 73

to six for five! Fortunately Graham Mackfall and Chris Emmerson played sensibly to see us home by five wickets.

Never once during the season did the team make a decent start, despite trying no fewer than seven opening batsmen. Of these, Tom Blackwell played correctly without much luck, but the early loss of wickets consistently meant that we were never able to mount a serious run-chase against decent totals. Three times, against Bradford, Leeds and Worksop, St. Peter's had the worse of a drawn match, having conceded large totals.

The team generally bowled well, Graham Mackfall and Jonathan Lally often without much luck. Alex Main, at Durham bowled a superb spell of 18-12-15-5 on a tiny pitch, to win a thrilling game, but the main wicket taker was Tim Bainbridge, with his left arm spin. Tim showed confidence and variety in his bowling and was virtually unplayable at Barnard Castle, where he took seven for sixteen. Other returns during the season included five for thirty-nine, four for twenty-seven and five for five against Scarborough giving him a total of twenty-nine wickets at an impressive average of sixty-eight.

The fielding was of a variable standard. Chris Emmerson was outstanding all season in the covers, saving countless runs with his athleticism and pace, and Alistair Robertson proved a tidier wicket-keeper than anyone against whom we played. Edward Ashley, at Ampleforth and Peter Goodrick, at slip against Worksop, took outstanding catches, but too many chances were dropped and too many easy runs conceded.

Alex Main captained the side with increasing confidence, rotating his bowlers and adjusting his field as dictated by the match situation. I hope that Alex, and all the squad feel that they have gained from th s year; I am sure that the experience will make them all better players. As batsmen, they have found that occupation of the crease is essential to build a major innings. As they get older, bowlers will bowl fewer bad balls; hence patience is vital.

In the field the boys experienced, possibly for he first time, how difficult the game can be on a flat pit:h on a hot day, facing good batsmen. I suspect that they will remember the sessions in the field against Leeds and Worksop, when the ball was regularly disappearing to the boundary, and learn the importance of remaining ]X)sitive at all times.

Barnard Castle 125 (A. Heaps 2-12, J. Wright 4-49, A. Bond 2-21) St. Peter's 106-9 (E. Dale 24, D. Dickinson 20, C. Magee 20) St. Peter's 139-9 (E. Dale 68) Bradford 99 (J. Wright 4-26, A. Bond 4-22) St. Peter's 235-5 (E. Dale 72, J. Wright 35, M. Stefanini 44, C. Magee 62 not out) Leeds G.S. 236-9 (A. Springgay 5-83) St. Peter's 117 (A. Acaster 30 not out) Manchester Schools' Cricket Association 118-1 Ampleforth 164-6 St. Peter's 90-6 (D. Dickinson 23) Cowley High School 155-5 St. Peter's 156-8 (E. Dale 64, P. Rivis 27 not out) Durham 284-4 St. Peter's 85 St. Peter's 181-6 (E. Dale 88, P. Rivis 50) Pocklington 76-9 (C. Magee 3-10, T. Sillars 3-26) Scarborough College 155-3 St. Peter's 106 (E. Dale 27) St. Peter's 202-5 (J. Wright 60 not out, P. Rivis 36, D. Dickinson 24, A. Bond 26) Yarm 142-6 P. D. Northfield

U.14 'A' XI The Under 14 'A' XI began the season boasting a proud unbeaten record from their previous two years in St. Olave's, and much potential. Although they were in fact to lose a match, to Ampleforth, the squad showed a pleasing level of enthusiasm and ability, which produced a thoroughly enjoyable season.

The batting all year was disappointing, the highest total of 137-9 coming in the very last game against Yarm, thanks to an unbroken last wicket partnership of sixty between Tim Bainbridge and Jonathan Lally. Only Graham Mackfall and Alex Main showed anything like their true ability; both have the talent to dominate an attack, and provided that they can learn to build innings patiently, they will both score many more runs. Other players, notably Chris Emmerson, Peter Bainbridge, Lundi Shackleton and later in the season, Peter Goodrick, all played well on occasions, but all too often, the boys succeeded in giving their wickets away.

The tone for the season was set in the very first match at Sedbergh in late April. On a wet pitch, Sedbergh were bowled out for sixty-one, and the boys were confident of a comfortable victory. When tea was taken thirty minutes later, a somewhat subdued St. Peter's had been reduced

The following players represented the U.14 'A' XI: E. Ashley, S. Watkinson, L. Shackleton, A. Main, G. Mackfall, P. Bainbridge, C. Emmerson, A. Rotertson, E. Birch, T. Bainbridge, J. Lally, T. Blackwell, H. Strivens, E. Rowbottom, W. Kent, P. Goodrick, J. Else, J. Rossington.

Results: v. Sedbergh Away Won by 5 wickets Sedbergh 61 all out (Main 4-13, Mackfall 3-7) St. Peter's 62-5 (Mackfall 28*) v. Barnard Castle Away Won by 9 wickets Barnard Castle 75 all out (T. Bainbridge 7-16) St. Peter's 76-1 (Mackfall 31*, Main 25*) 74

complementing the pace attack of Edward Birch, Alan Slee and Eamon Mulkeen. Until injury interrupted his season, Charlie Barnett did well behind the stumps, but proved less effective as a scorer!

The highlight, however, was the improvement shown in the fielding: William Kent setting the tone in the very first match, and some very good catches were held, even at slip, by James Rich. Chris Storer, who won the fielding prize, made more improvement than most and danger man Rod Elliot was also a sound performer. This positive attitude almost won the day at Ampleforth, and contributed to wins over Barnard Castle and Pocklington, and an amazing tie with Worksop. This willingness to have a go at anything in the field cost Edward Cross the last four weeks of the season, when many more experienced players would have got out of the way!

It has been a thoroughly enjoyable first season of St. Peter's cricket for me, and for this I must thank several people. Mr. Kirby's advice, and Mr. Mohan's assistance with coaching both pre-season and during the summer were invaluable, whilst Mr. Stephen's enthusiasm in running the 'B' XI meant that all of the boys were involved. Thanks too to our loyal following of parents who sat through some cold, wet summer afternoons, and were ever willing to help out when necessary. Finally, I must thank the players, whose commitment, obvious enjoyment and willingness to learn made my job a very simple one.

N. A. Matkin

v. Bradford G.S. Home Match drawn Bradford G.S. 127-8 dec.

St. Peter's 102-5 (P. Bainbridge 31*, Main 22) v. Leeds G.S. Home Match drawn Leeds G.S. 192-8 dec.

St. Peter's 112-8 (Mackfall 36, Robertson 20) v. Ampleforth Away Lost by 21 runs Ampleforth 110 all out (T. Bainbridge 5-39, Mackfall 3-22 St. Peter's 89 all out (Mackfall 37) v. Cowley H.S.

Home Won by 9 wickets (30 overs) Cowley 78 all out (Strivens 4-13) St. Peter's 80-1 (Kent 32*, Emmerson 23) v. Dunam Away Won by 7 runs St. Peter's 112 all out (Main 29) Durham 105 all out (Main-5-15, T. Bainbridge 4-27) v. Scaiborough

Home Won by 8 wickets (30 overs) Scarborough 53 all out (T. Bainbridge 5-5) St. Peter's 57-2 v. Worksop Home Match drawn Worksop 189-6 dec. (T. Bainbridge 3-35) St. Peer's 116-7 (Mackfall 44) v. Yarn

Home Won by 77 runs (30 overs) St. Peier's 137-9 (T. Bainbridge 31*, Mackfall 26, Goodrick 25, Lally 20*) Yarm (30 all out

The following players represented the U.14 'B' XI: T. Blackwell, W. Kent, J. Rich, J. Rossington, J. Howes, R. Elliot, J. Else, A. Slee, J. Cole, H. Strivens, C. Barnett, E. Ashley, L. Shackleton, E. Cross, D. Burgess, C. Storer, E. Rowbottom, A. Dearnley, P. Goodrick, E. Mulkeen, S. Watkinson, E. Birch.

Played: 10 Won: 6 Drawn: 3 Lost: 1

Results: v. Sedbergh Home Won by 87 runs St. Peter's 133 all out (Rossington 30, Slee 20) Sedbergh 46 all out (Howes 5-4)

U.14 'B' XI In contrast to the 'A' team, the 'B's produced some very good opening stands, Jonathan Else figuring in partnerships of over seventy with both Simon Watkinson and William Kent. Generally, the batting was good; James Rossington scored over 100 runs including fifty-one not out vs. Ampleforth. Edwards, Ashley and Rowbottom both contributed well, and Eamon Mulkeen's late innings almost pulled off a victory in the second match vs.

Ampleforth.

Similarly with the bowling, someone always seemed to have a good day, Andrew Dearnley (5 for 22 vs.

Barnard Castle), Jonathan Howes (5 for 4 vs. Sedbergh) and High Strivens' (3 for 1 vs. Worksop) performances sticking in the memory. The bowling improved throughout the season, culminating with Edward Rowbottom dismissing the final Worksop batsman with a leg-stump yorker to tie a thrilling last match. James Rich, John Cole and David Burgess all progressed as spin-bowlers,

v. Ampleforth Away Lost by 2 wickets St. Peter's 112-7 dec. (Rossington 51*, Ashley 23) Ampleforth 114-8 (Shackleton 3-15) v. Barnard Castle Home Won by 8 wickets Barnard Castle 94 all out (Dearnley 5-22) St. Peter's 95-2 (Else 39, Rowbottom 21) v. Ampleforth Home Match drawn Ampleforth 150-8 dec.

St. Peter's 147-4 (Kent 57*, Else 29, Rossington 20) v. Pocklington Home Won by 100 runs St. Peter's 167-6 dec. (Else 56, Watkinson 28, Rossington 24) Pocklington 67 all out (Strivens 3-1) 75

I would like to thank Mr. Taylor for his help in running the 2nd VI, the Reverend Harvey for taking the U.15 squad and Mr. Newman for his efforts with the developing players.

v. Worksop Home Match tied St. Peter's 91 all out (Ashley 28) Worksop 91 all out Played: 6 Won: 3 Drawn: 1 Lost: 1 Tied: 1

Colours These were re-awarded to Timothy Brogden and Jonathan Reeves and awarded to Paul Fotherby and David Powell.

TENNIS 1st VI

The following players represented the 1st VI team: P. R. Fotherby & D. Powell, T. C. Brogden (capt.) & J. F. Reeves, D. D. Curley, C. D. Bradley, S. O'Xeefe, H. M. Donaldson, J. A. G. Dow, T. J. Hartley, C. J. Maunder, M. J. Shepherd.

The season started slowly with injuries to both David Powell and Jonathan Reeves disrupting the side. Prior to half-term, the first team won just the one match against Hymers College but following the break they only lost the one match against Ampleforth College. The overall record for the season was played nine, won four and lost five with the match against Ashville College being lost to the weather.

Timothy Brogden captained the side well and his help with the organisation of the 1st VI was much appreciated.

This is the third year that Tim and Jonathan Reeves have played together and they are a most difficult pair to defeat.

Although they featured at number two pair in the InterSchool matches they were the most successful combination, winning 83% of their sets. Tim's greatest quality on court was his determination; he was able to produce strong groundstrokes on both wings and his volleys were firm and confident. Jonathan's great height and reach was the perfect foil for his partner. He possesses a good, deep serve and his overhead and first volley can be frightening.

At first pair and both representing the school for the first time were David Powell and Paul Fotherby. It shows the calibre of the two players that they were able to play at this standard during their first year together. David was probably one of the top six player's to represent the school during the last decade. It is hard to find any weaknesses in his game; he was particular strong off the ground and also possessed a strong serve. He found a most able partner in Paul Fotherby who used his county squash racquet skills to great effect on the tennis court. Paul was the most gifted player, on both the volley and overhead shots, in the whole team and often embarrassed the opposition with dramatic finishing shots from all parts of the court. David and Paul enjoyed a 71 % success record in sets played together. I hope that all of the upper sixth players named above will continue with their tennis as they all should now be able to hold their own in club sides.

Individual Competition — for the Alcuin Trophy The Final: David Powell defeated Jonathan Reeves 6-2, 6-2.

Losing semi-finalists: Tim Brogden and Paul Fotherby Inter-House Tennis Competition The Final: Clifton 7—2 The Manor Kesults: Bradford G.S. York University Pocklington G.S. Hymers College Q.E.G.S. Wakefield Worksop College Ampleforth College Durham School York Lawn Tennis Club Barnard Castle School Woodhouse Grove St. Peter's Staff

Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Home

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2nd VI This was a good season overall, once pairings were established and the traditionally very difficult fixture against Bradford Grammar School was out of the way.

Four out of the next five matches were won, including a memorable performance against Ampleforth College.

The only blemish was a disappointing failure at Pocklington, although the unfamiliar grass surface played a significant part. The team facing Woodhouse Grove was much under strength and, in the circumstances, put up a good performance, with the result hanging on the outcome of the final round.

At full strength, this was a very competent team.

Henry Donaldson and James Shepherd played particularly well and gained first team places for some of the fixtures.

James Dow deserves credit for his steady play, and it was good to see him representing the first team later in the season. Chris Bradley and Daniel Curley showed promise as the season developed and will surely command regular first team selection next season. The pairings of Edward and Tom Bray and Andrew Norman and Marcus Pullen

Tennis is littered with talented feet and hands which lacked either direction, powers of concentration, selfconfidence or proper motivation. The first two pairs had these qualities and often laid the foundations for victory in the school matches. However, the main reason that the season was not even more successful was the fact that it was difficult to find a strong third pair. To this end, eight players were used in various combinations to try and find that elusive winning blend! They all tried hard, but with limited success. By the end of the season Christopher Bradley and Daniel Curley had established themselves in the third pair position. However, both players have a lot of work to do on their game if they are to be effective at first pair next season.

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The first semi-final saw Linton prove their status as favourites by beating Queen's in the most entertaining match of the championships. The second semi-final was an altogether more stoic (boring?) affair due to Manor and School's defensive prowess and School's inability to fulfil anything near their potential. In the end a match where neither team played their best, it was a case of who played the less worse and it was Manor who won.

The final was somewhat of an anticlimax compared to the atmosphere generated by the music (get another tape Linton: if I hear Pulp Fiction ever again...). Steve Arkley never fulfilled his Jordanesque ability and it was Manor's Tim Tang who electrified the crowd. In the end it was Manor led by Tim and captain Tom Hartley who won the day.

There is a strong possibility that this competition will become a permanent sporting fixture and perhaps the quality of play could be increased if more support was given to the teams to spur them on.

Thanks must be given to Mr. Owen-Barnett who allowed the competition to take place, to Mr. Jones (referee) and a special thank you to Mr. Paterson who not only refereed but oversaw the drawing of the teams.

Thank you to all who competed.

James Plant

were formidable opposition when playing well. Towards the end of the season, Scott O'Keefe's much improved game made him a good prospect for next year.

My thanks to all mentioned above, and in particular to James Shepherd, James Dow and Scott O'Keefe who captained the team on various occasions. Tom Hartley, Matthew Vowles, Raymond Chung, Adam Sharp and Olivet Robinson also played.

P. Taylor Results: Bradford G.S. Giggleswick Sch. 1st VI Pocklington G.S. Q.E.G.S. Wakefield Worksop College Ampleforth College Durham School Woodhouse Grove Senior VI vs.

Read School 1st VI

Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Home

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U.15 VI The U. 15 boys' tennis team played nine matches this season, winning four (against Ashville, Barnard Castle, Durham and Reed School, Drax), losing four (against Ampleforth. Giggleswick, Reed School, Drax (second fixture) and Woodhouse Grove) and drawing one (against Pockl ngton). The team consisted of Oliver Councell, Matthew Hodgson, Daniel Metcalfe, Matthew Miers, Matthew Parkin, Simon Price (captain) and David Wainman, and there were occasional guest appearances

by Mi reus Pullen. Matthew Hodgson and David Wainman played consistently well as a pair throughout the season, and Oliver Councell and Daniel Metcalfe showed their poteniial to develop into strong and talented players.

S. C. Harvey Results: Ampleforth College Durham School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Giggl;swick School Pocklington G.S. Read School, Drax Woochouse Grove

Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Home

Lost Won Won Won Lost Draw Won Lost

FENCING Well the year has gone quickly and once again I find myself struggling to concoct a fencing report which manages to encapsulate the results as well as containing something to prevent the reader from going to sleep.

The results, as always I have to say, have been good: we have won twice against Bootham School, and once against Harrogate. Our two defeats have been at the hands of Ampleforth who have capitalised on our " B " team's inexperience to ensure that they win overall even when our " A " team comprehensively beats theirs. The younger fencers have the ability but must become more confident to fulfil their potential and win more consistently.

The team has gained several Amateur Fencing Association grade awards: seven grade one awards, one grade two, one grade three and Adam Hudson put his captain and vice-captain to shame by gaining his grade seven before them.

The team has often had Dynasty-esque drama to liven up a fast sport which is slowed down by unreliable equipment. For example Toby stormed out of the team after differences with Major McCarter over Toby's exciting but often over-excitable support. All was not lost when Major McCarter acted diplomatically to win back his "chum". Major McCarter must also be looking forward to the driving test for minibus drivers (although I don't think he's realised that getting a minibus onto two wheels on a roundabout is in the test).

I must thank the fencers for their efforts, Mr. Hutt for his support (I wish him good luck in his retirement) and special thanks to Major McCarter for his tireless teaching and dedication.

I hope we have success next year which for half the team, myself included, will be their last year at St. Peter's.

James Plant

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HOUSE BASKETBALL The House basketball tipped off with School versus Clifton and School played with style and flair (no bias intenced) to beat a confident Clifton led by their top scorer the (over) confident Mark Allworthy. Grove against Manor was a more tightly contested affair with Manor breaking free to win. The last of the first rounds showed Queen's justly pull off a surprise victory over Temple (whose upper sixth perhaps should have allowed their youngers and betters to play).

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National Schools' Regatta This regatta is attended every year by the best rowing schools and junior rowers in the country. This year we took three eights to Nottingham in half-term for the event — the most since 1994.

The competition was very strong as expected, £.11 the crews raced their hardest and performed well. The Boys' eight in the 1st Eights category were very quick 'out of the blocks' but unfortunately could not hold their pace for the whole 2,000 metre course, and lost to big names such as Shiplake College. In Championships Girls' eight event, the crew narrowly missed qualification for the final and lost to Bryanston School. This year a girls J16 eight also competed, and despite an impressive last minute sprint for the finish, just missed reaching the final by seven seconds, which over a course of this length is not much.

Despite the lack of success everyone learned a great deal about rowing, and what the other schools in the country perform like. It was a great experience and everyone enjoyed the day. (Although Mr. Ellis-Davis was worried that someone had stolen the bus!)

BOAT CLUB

Strathclyde International Regatta — 20 April In previous years racing at Strathclyde has been an excellent way to start the regatta season. This year was no exception. On the last Saturday of the Easter holiday four crews travelled to Glasgow to race in both fours and eights events. Both Womens' crews were unsuccessful, however our Mens Novice four and Mens Restricted II eight (Senior III) won their events despite stiff competition from Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities.

Peterborough Regatta On Sunday 3 June, the senior boys squad went to Peterborough Regatta. It was a very hot, sunny day and conditions over the 500m course were good.

The Senior 2 VIII raced first against three other :rews and came last in a time of 1 min. 29.3 seconds behind the winners.

The Senior 1 VIII then raced against Oundle School in the Senior 1 heat and lost by about % of a length, again in a time of 1:29.

In the Senior 1 final the St. Peter's eight went up against Oundle School again, along with York City and Son's of the Thames. We were alongside the Oundk eight in equal third place until about 200m to go when they pulled out a half-length lead on us, leaving us to finish in a time of 1:29. York City won the event after a rs-row against Sons of the Thames.

York Spring Regatta — 4 May Overall entries for the York Spring Regatta were down this year; this was a shame since the racing was of good quality and the conditions perfect. Local events provide a great opportunity for even the most inexperienced rowers to compete. This year we entered eleven crews.

Two were successful: one of our three Womens Novice fours, who inevitably ended up racing in a Peter's v Peter's final after beating Ripon and York St. John and York University, and the Mens Senior III eight which beat Leeds University after a re-row due to equipment failure.

Bradford Regatta — 18 May Bradford has always been a favourite with the school since it provides valuable nearby racing in a very pleasant environment. This year we raced in Mens Novice fours and Novice and Senior Womens events. The fifth form boys raced hard in their Novice event, but lost to Newark in the four and Hollingworth Lake in the Quad. The girls were more successful; they left Bradford with four wins between them.

Thames-Ditton Regatta — 18 May The senior boys skipped Bradford and travelled south to race in a more competitive event. Thames-Ditton was unknown to virtually all the Boat Club; we had little idea of what to expect, except that the quality of rowing would be high. However, we were not outclassed in the Senior III eight event; we beat Tonbridge School easily then Twickenham in the final. Ten hours of travelling had been worth it and the race experience made us feel positive about our entries in Peterborough Regatta and, of course, Henley.

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regatta the following Wednesday. However, our time of 7:14:6 was not good enough and we left the same evening feeling disappointed, but happy with the experience and with a firm grounding for next year.

Summary This year has seen many changes in the Boat Club.

Staff have moved on, we have entered previously unknown events and we have been lucky enough to have new equipment to play with.

All in all the club has entered twenty-three regattas and head races and has, as a result clocked up almost thirty wins. Several of those deserve a mention. The Women's Novice eight had an excpetional head season; they won four events in succession, at Nottingham, York, Chester and in the Schools' Head of the River: the last of those being perhaps one of our best wins ever. The boys did particularly well at Strathclyde and Thames-Ditton, their determination at Peterborough is also worth noting. On the strength of all this it was decided to enter crews in both Henley and Women's Henley. Although success was not great bom events provided valuable racing experience and incentive for next year.

Ann Hodgson's Boat Club commitments were honoured when our new Janousek eight was named after her, by her, at the Staff v. Parents Scratch Regatta and Barbeque. This was a complete success, not least because the staff once again won the now traditional eights race against the parents! Sincere thanks must go to the Guy Fawkes Boat Club for organising this event and for their continued support, both morally and financially.

Finally thanks to this year's captains: James De Boer, Emma Cox, Rachel Milne and particularly Robin Gill for keeping the start organised. Also to the coaches Maurice Monteith, Dave Hughes, Victoria Green and Arabella Lowther for their work with the Novices, to Arthur EllisDavies and Nick Jones for their commitment in maintaining such a serious and successful girls squad and to John Ward for his hard work and inevitable success with the senior boys.

Robin Gill, Emma Fitton, Richard Collier, Robert Drever-Smith, Jayne Bowers and C. W. Hall

Women's Henley Henley Womens' Regatta was held on the 22 and 23 June. The conditions were favourable for fast times as the Peter's crew were only six seconds off last year's winning time.

Out of eight crews we achieved the second fastest time of the first round. Unfortunately, due to our draw we were against St. Paul's of the U.S.A. who went on to win the category.

Many thanks must go to the Headmaster and the parents who came and gave their full support in a very good, competitive race.

Mr. Jones' parents must also be thanked for producing a delicious birthday cake for Emily Battye, Emma Fitton and Helen Williamson, who all celebrated their birthdays over the Henley weekend.

In all it was a very good weekend and the crew produced their best rowing possible. Thanks must also go to the coaches; Mr. Hall and Mr. Jones, for taking the time and effort to arrange such an experience.

York Summer Regatta — 22 June Oar entry in York Summer Regatta was somewhat diluted since the girls senior crew was racing in Henley.

However, we still managed to put out six Novice fours and three Senior Mens eights.

We had two wins: a Women's Novice four which included Ruth Dalton and Gemma fientham, who were experiencing their first regatta and the Mens Senior III eight, they beat York University in a straight final.

However, the event was abandoned when it was discovered that York had a woman rowing for them in bow seat — 'Bob'!

Henley Royal Regatta After much deliberation it was decided to enter an eight for Henley. Due to the large entry for the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup (forty-four school crews in all) St. Peter's had to qualify. We travelled down on Friday afternoon to race in near perfect conditions the same evening. We were optimistic about our chances, hoping to produce a good enough time to enable us to be in the 79

experience of speaking the English language. On the other hand she seemed quite partial to reminding us about the 'Number 11 tram'! I don't think any of us would have been able to forget which number tram would take us back to the hotel by the time she had finished!

Whilst we were in Prague we were taken to visit some castles. The first one that we visited was 'Konipiste Castle' — home of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. In the afternoon we were taken back to Prague and we went to visit St. Vitus' Cathedral. As we approached the entrance to the courtyard, some of the boys noticed the guards standing to attention by the gates. The really tasty packed-lunches were thrown into the nearest bin and they ran up to the guards, trying to make them crack a smile and started taking pictures of them. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain, as not even the sight of Mr. Grant and Mr. Blood could make them smile.

We performed two more concerts in Prague, both of which took place in the Old Town Square. Both concerts drew in the crowds, who flocked in to listen to performances from the Choir, the Band, the Girls Close Harmony. However, the biggest attraction seemed to be the Rockin' Hairdressers who managed to charm every female in the audience with their bow ties, waistcoats, sunglasses and most importantly, their sweet and sexy voices!

After the evening concert in St. Niklaus Church in the Old Town Square, we split up and some of us went to Charles' Bridge whilst others went to St. Wenceslas Square. The next evening we all went for a boat trip along the river Vltava — well, everyone except for Miss Marsh and Mr. Leslie who decided that a trip to the Opera seemed to be the more favourable option. It was absolutely fantastic, from the scenic point of view. Others found it good because the beers were especially cheap.

The next day we packed up and set off on the next leg of the journey, down to Bratislava. This journey was

TRAVEL ST. PETER'S SCHOOL CHOIR AND BAND TRIP TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA Summer 1995

As the Iron Curtain rises and Michael Jackson films his new video there, St. Peter's had to be next to travel across Europe to visit the famous city of 'Prague' and the not-so-famous city of 'Bratislava'.

We set off on the 22nd August after many farewells to girlfriends, boyfriends, and last but not least, parents.

The first night of the journey was.... er, different! This was largely due to the fact that the staff had misinformed us and there wasn't really any air-conditioning on the top floor of the coach. We woke up to find ourselves at Dover, ready to board the ferry. After that it seemed that every time we got off the bus we were in a different country.

First France, then Belgium, Germany and finally the Czech Republic. Once in the Republic, it wasn't long before we reached Prague. I hasten to tell you that this was after many false alarms from the infamous Lucy Appleyard.

"Look, there's Prague! I've been here before! How exciting!"

Er, no, I don't think so, Lucy. This happened several times until Lucy finally struck it lucky.

When we finally arrived at the hotel, we were all a bit worried! I have to say that in this case, the phrase 'never judge a book by its cover' was certainly true. Once inside we couldn't have wished for a nicer place to stay.

Apart from the fact that we were on the sixteenth floor and our room was next to Mr. Wright's room, the accommodation was brilliant.

Our first concert was in an Old People's home. As well as this being our first chance to perform in Prague, it was also the first time we met our guide! She turned out to be quite a pleasant person with practically no 80

relatively comfortable but when we arrived in Bratislava, we were shocked by the difference between the city we were arriving at, and the city that we had just left. After being in Bratislava for a few hours, I think most of us realised just how lucky we really are. The family that Emma and I were allocated to were so nice and perhaps one of the most hospitable families that I have ever met.

They catered for our every need and nothing was too much trouble. It was apparent that their budget was being very tightly stretched by having Emma and I to stay, yet they still insisted on paying for everything, including nights out at the local hot spots and taxi's to take us everywhere.

One thing that was quite amusing was when we arrived back in the early hours of the morning to find Madame Simonava (our host) standing in her nightie, wiggling up and down on the spot and chattering in Slovakian to Emma and I. We couldn't really understand what she was trying to say, but after a few more hand movements, a bit more jiggling and the use of a dictionary, we finally understood that she was, in fact, asking us if we had been dancing.

CHOIR AND BAND TOUR TO PRAGUE AND BRATISLAVA 1995 At midnight on August 21st the choir and band boarded the coach, ready to depart for Prague. An hour later, the coach left school — the delay due to numerous failed attempts to fit luggage and instruments into the boot of the coach.

At about four o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived at Kamp Bornhofen in Koblenz, Germany. As soon as we arrived, we left; for the local outdoor swimming pool to cool down after the long coach ride, and to use up the energy conserved from eighteen hours' sitting still.

We left Germany early next morning, and arrived at the Hotel Rhea in Prague in the evening. After dinner we wandered around the hotel and its surroundings, before returning to the hotel for the night. However, Mr. Grant's slip of the tongue in Germany: "Failure to abuse alcohol will result in very serious punishment" did not bode well for the rest of the tour.

Our first concert was in an old peoples' home where the heat made it very difficult for us to perform our best, especially as it was our first concert — but the standard of music was still very high.

The next day, we performed in the Old Town Square, (which contains lots of impressive buildings and statues) attracting a very large audience and proving that we can perform just as well outside as inside. After the concert, we were allowed to wander around Prague, locating any one of the four "MacDonalds" and spending all our money.

Our final concert in Prague was at "Our Lady of the Snows" — a church near the Old Town Square. This was an excellent concert — although there was some confusion when Mr. Wright pressed the "transpose" button on the keyboard instead of the "volume" — causing the Girls' Close Harmony group to sing in even closer harmony.

On our last night in Prague we went on a boat cruise on the River Vltava (accompanied by Smetena) where all the buildings and bridges were floodlit.

We left Prague on 27th August, and arrived in Bratislava at about 3 p.m. where we were split into pairs and sent away to our host families — members of the Bratislavan Girls' Choir. Many people were surprised by how smart the houses were inside — dispelling initial impressions on seeing the uninviting buildings; most people found their hosts extremely welcoming. There was a concert later that evening in Bratislava's main church — our final concert of the tour; another full house.

We left Bratislava a couple of days later (again via Germany), a good time having been had by all. The standard of music throughout the tour was excellent (reducing some to tears(!)) and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr. Grant, and to Mr. Leslie, Miss Marsh, Mr. Blood and Mr. Wright for all their hard work in helping the various groups to perform their best.

In other apartments around Bratislava, other amusing incidents were taking place. For example, in the Ramskill/Appleyard (surprise) household, they were being fed Plum Dumplings — a speciality that Lucy informed us about on the journey to Prague, but one which no-one else had the bad luck to experience! These 'Plum Dumplings' somehow made their way off the plate, into a napkin, across to Lucy's 'Vanity Case', and all the way back to York!

Our concert in Bratislava was the one where we performed to the highest standard and received the longest and loudest applause. I think that we did an excellent job of representing our school in this concert.

The next day we were supposed to sight-see but unfortunately rain meant that we had to do our sight-seeing from the coach. In the afternoon, we were left to go shopping on our own. Although everything was a lot cheaper here, there were hardly any shops which didn't really help. That evening they arranged a party for us at their school where we socialised and sang together. Once again, the hospitality shown was brilliant and about ten of us were taken for yet another night on the town.

That was our last night in the Czech Republic, and early tie next morning we set off back to England. We stopped at Kamp Bornhofen in Germany for a decent nights sleep. On the way out to Prague we stopped in Kamp Bornhofen for the night and we were allowed to go swimming which was wonderful after being stuck on a bus lor twenty hours. However, on the way back we arrived in Germany later than before so we were therefore unable to go swimming.

The music tour to Prague and Bratislava was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Wright, Mr. Blood, Miss Marsh, Mr. Grant, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Leslie for taking us across Europe to experience something quite unlike anything we had experienced before Also I think that it is appropriate to thank all of the pupils and parents who helped with all of the fundra sing which helped to make this tour possible.

Faith Alexander

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FRENCH EXCHANGE SELONGEY/BROCHON OCTOBER 1995

Monday 16 October We leave from St. Peter's at 10.58 p.m. — 2 minutes early. Last year's "organised chaos" (thanks Rosy) turns into a smoothly oiled machine.... helped by me not asking if anyone had forgotten their passport!

Thursday 19 October School in the morning, Dijon tour in the afternoon.

See last year's Peterite for comments on the tour (and probably the previous year's too). Becky Fistiley's delivery of the speech is one of the best yet.

Tuesday 17 October

Friday 20 October Trips to some caves is made more interesting when French coach leading us disappears into the distance on the autoroute and is next seen waiting in the slip road of the junction we need to turn off at as we fly past the junction, committed to overtaking the 999th Norbert Dentressangle lorry (or was it the 998th Carrie?). No problemo — Alec, our driver, has been an international rally driver/navigator in his time and I've navigated a few rallies too, so out come the maps — much more fun than just following a smoking French rear end....! I annoy everyone by flashing my video light in the caves. The Cormatin Chateau in the afternoon was very interesting, the guide being particularly good at pitching the information at the right level. Most G.C.S.E. pupils know that 'mettre la table' means 'to lay the table' without questioning how 'mettre' (to put) comes to mean 'to lay'.

This is apparently because the bedroom in French chateau life was not the private room it is today, but more of a social gathering place — a dining room, lounge and bedroom in one. At dinner time, therefore, it was necessary to make space for the dining table, bring it into the room and to 'put' it in the required place. Another interesting derivation is the French word for uncorking a red wine and leaving it to reach room temperature l)efore drinking. It is 'chambre' and, yes, it is because this used to be done in the 'chambre' — the bedroom. Helen Austin

5.30 a.m. — The first delight of the trip — a P&O farmhouse breakfast — bacon, eggs, sausage, beans, fried bread and hash — just what I needed after a sleepless night and eight hours of autoroute to come, although it's disgusting to see many prefer crashing out on sofas.

"The Lion King" causes almost as much crying as departure time eight days later and "Speed" is a very good film but perhaps not whilst sitting in a coach!

4.00 p.m. — Arrive Brochon. Video evidence betrays only one missed "bise" — shame on you Emma Hook!

Ed Goodall is annoyed because his correspondent has longer hair than him, but they do look a perfect match, confirming Philip Kerrigan's observation that most seem suited. Later on Kate Walton says that her correspondent Benjamin kept saying, "We go to the beach" and called Ed a "fat pig" because of his bad (unspecified) habits.

5.15 p.m. — Arrive Selongey. Video betrays not only three missed "bises" but, in one case, no recognition of partner at all. Rachel Lund is almost knocked off her feet by a "triple bise" though.

Wednesday 18 October School for some, sleep for others and into Dijon for a successful hunt for 'A' Level material at the Conseil Regional de Bourgogne for yours truly.

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a grave and then digs away the soil. I sit there watching repeating to myself — 'Oh my God'. He digs for about half an hour, doesn't find anything — hole about a foot deep — it's getting dark so we decide to go home and he says 'I'll come back again tomorrow to finish it off.'

I smile and thank God I'm going home 'tomorrow'.

"P.S. Had a great time really. Just this one minor incident to cause me any worry!"

is amazed to find that she is in a village she knows well from the past — she regularly visited the boulangerie opposite the entrance when she stayed with a friend from her previous school.

Saturday 21 October — Tuesday 24 October (In families)

Wednesday 25 October Usual silly-hour departure time, lots of tears. Will newly-formed international relationships stand the test of time and absence? A smooth hitch-free drive to Calais gets us thinking in terms of an early ferry.... wrong.... It's those bow doors gain — this time they jam shut and some fifty articulated lorries have to reverse off one at a time before we can get on two hours late, but who cares? It's Awards Time. Here's a selection: Ed gets the "worst beard" award. Carrie Magee gets the "best hair colour". Clare Middleton-Walker gets the "biggest Shazza" and, for the second year running, Sam Venables wins the "cutest haircut". Alec's coach wins the "biggest ecological disaster" award for pumping volumes of black smoke into an already fog-laden Dijon atmosphere. Although I had nothing to do with nominating most awards this year I am happy to agree to correct a slanderous and completely untrue award — Becky should not have been awarded the loudest mouth award — it should have been awarded to.... Becki.

My thanks to the many of you who contributed anecdotes to help me write this and to the Year 3 pupils who presented me with a Blackburn Rovers mug (no I'm not a glory supporter, but have followed them for about thirty years!). In future the exchange is to strengthen links with Brochon and weaken those with Selongey. Wherever we go I hope that participants appreciate the experience.

I certainly appreciate seeing the many long-lasting friendships created. Finally thanks to Louise and Gillian for helping me on the trip.

Vive l'echange!

C. A. Hodsdon

Saturday is Diana Russell's favourite day because she "slepi: all morning" citing the previous night's party as a thin excuse. However, she wakes up in time for Sunday's wine tasting, although only temporarily, as she explains that her correspondent's father made sure she tasted every single type of wine!

The only English thing Emma sees over the weekend is the family greyhound. She explains that "Unfortunately, our conversation was limited to growls."

Alby Buckle's weekend revolves around chocolate and boys — the former being the basis of her diet, the latter "not having much about them, nothing like our hunks in England." However, they do "get higher marks when it corres to talking — they do sound dead sexy when they try to speak English." Liz Stephenson agrees, "soooo smooth"(sic). Anna Dixon reckons they're good singers and Diana says there aren't any gorgeous blokes in Dijon (the voice of experience).

Abby Hickman reckons the weekend wasn't as much fun as being in the boarding house — must be something to do with her observation that her correspondent's mother wore shell suits. The prize for the weirdest in family exper ence goes to Kate (whose correspondent, Ben, apparently has a great woolly hat he wears everywhere).

Let her explain in her own words.

"Grave Digging. Tuesday 4.00 p.m. Mum says 'We will take the dog on a walk to the forest.' The dog is HUGE. Dad takes pickaxe from garage. I wonder why — maybe something to do with the dog? Mum explains we are going to see the 'petit mort' — great! I think she's kidding.... but no.... we arrive at a 4,000 year old cemetery in the forest. Father hacks the stones marking

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SKI REPORT 1996 The Ski Trip — Les Arcs The holiday began with fun and games on the bus. One minute down the A19 North and the driver realised we had a slight problem. Approximately two hours later, we finally started our journey proper from a garage in Thirsk (having belatedly welcomed Claire — and her passport — on board). Visual entertainment was provided by various 'educational' videos.

On our arrival at the hotel, room allocation proved somewhat confused and as the girls were left to squabble, the boys (sic) hit the slopes on the bumboards.

Unfortunately within a few minutes Jayne came a cropper and took no further part in our fun in the snow.

On our first night Dan, Mark, Chris W. and Tim became acquainted with the bar staff and whenever together in the bar one name resounded heartily: "Schumacher".

New Years Eve meant a cullinary marathon, with only those of a discerning palate staying the pace. Simon, disgruntled, took matters into his own hands and procured a popular Italian delicacy which he then ate squarely for three meals a day. Cold pizza aside, the New Year was welcomed in (by most) twice (French and English time) and I think we all enjoyed the virtually empty slopes on New Year's Day. Indeed after several days of heavy snow, ski-ing was of the top flight. Jim, Simon and Sam thrilled us all throughout the week with their aerial antics and feats of bravery. Some people were out to prove a point: Emma Fitton proved that the "Ralentir" sign is the best method of stopping (though Becky F. found Mrs. W. equally effective); Andy showed that the fastest way down the mountain is not necessarily on skis; Nicki (winner of "Wild Woman of the Week" Award) became adept at eating snow, and Chris W. and Dave impressed on their boards. During the course of the week the beginners became confident and more adventurous — they were unfailingly cheerful and keen to improve. Helen and Charlotte, who quickly progressed into the intermediate group, were certainly right to do so (in spite of Helen's attempts to kill Mr. W.). There were never any shortages of nominations for the award of the 'wipe out of the day', though thankfully these only resulted in sore and bruised limbs rather than anything more serious.

The Alps served as a romantic backdrop and those with amorous ambitions bore fruit. These included Helen and Chris, Nick and Becky, Sam and Claire, and Katy's love for the younger man was experienced by some plucky young fellow.

Apres ski on the last night was unrivalled, culminating in "that" trip to the snow canyon.

Finally a big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson, Simon and Ian, Mr. Grant, Emma the Rep. and the two bus drivers. Thanks to everyone else on the trip, and finally to Louise and Annabel for their contribution to European relationships.

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barmen Costas (Rosie!) and Nicos (Rosie!), all dressed up in jeans and T-shirts, showed us some moves, which we practised with differing degrees of success.

Friday: We spent the morning at the ancient Greek theatre at Epidavros, the magnificence of which made its mark on the whole of the party. After listening to several terrifying Greek women light matches and drop coins in the centre of the stage, and a group of ageing Californians singing patriotic songs, Rosie ventured to perform a piece for the crowds which impressed all concerned. Desperate to leave Epidavros with a lasting impression on us, we sang an "exciting" rendition of Jerusalem before moving on to the ancient site of Mycenae. To some, this was merely a pile of rubble, but to our noble and charismatic leader (and two faithful followers) it was a scene charged with an eerie wonder which resulted in them reaching the bus twenty minutes late. The supposed tomb of Agamemnon was our last site of the trip, and Adam, obviously still under the influence of the trip to Olympia, completed the visit in just over a minute — a personal best.

THE GREEK TRIP — EASTER We left school on Friday morning and arrived in Athens at about 2.00 a.m., expecting a lie-in the next morning, but the wily Odysseus (Mr. Newman) our gallant leader had other ideas.

Saturday: Woken up disgustingly early for our first cultural experience. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens was our target and some superb route-finding

by Mr. Monteith got us there without getting lost in the narrow streets.

That afternoon we visited Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon. Ted Duncan offered to buy anyone who found Lord Byron's famous piece of graffiti a drink, so Adam Councell, Paul Fotherby and Scott O'Keefe busied themselves while the rest of us admired the architecture.

(Ted s money was safe even though a telephoto camera was used to get a close-up of the columns.)

Sunday: The acropolis — for some the highlight of the trip. A pleasant ride on the underground got us into the cuntre of Athens. Mrs. Westgate enjoyed the ride so much that she paid a man £100 just to stand next to her on the tube. We visited the agora and the acropolis before taking a safer option (despite Athenian driving) and walking back to the hotel.

Monday: We left Athens on a sixties-style hippy coach whici was to be our transport for the next few days. We soon found a name for it and called it the "Love Bus".

The drive took us to Delphi where we spent the night.

Tuesday: Visited the sanctuary to Apollo at Delphi.

The site is built on a steep hill and before we were halfway up many of us were cursing the idiot who decided to build it there — especially Leddy who eventually made it to the top just as we were all leaving. The running track gave some of the lads an opportunity to show off their fitness: the track, deceptively long, was eaten up by Oily Addy who emerged as the champion. As the party scribe I watc led this event from the safety of the sideline, as did all the girls. Then it was back onto the "Love Bus" and on to Olympia.

Wednesday: We visited the site at Olympia in the morning, after a breakfast of cockroach and maggots. The site was sensibly placed on flat ground, a fact for which most of us were grateful. We left after a quick game of hide and seek with the bus driver and the bus, and drove to Tolon. Here we sadly left the "Love Bus" in which we had spent at least four hours a day for the last three days, during which we had become quite attached to it.

Alex Stevenson went to bed at this point feeling ill and was not seen for days.

Thursday: This was to be our day of leisure and we enjoyed our first significant lie-in of the trip before heading down to the beach. Despite the wind some adventurers donned their bikinis only to have their worst suspicions confirmed by Mrs. Westgate's comments about beached whales. Meanwhile, Steev began his serious worship of Dionysus around the bars of Tolon. The itinerary promised a "Greek evening" which had kept us in suspense throughout the week. The music turned out lo be traditional, the costume not so: our friendly

The day came to a close with Steev being kidnapped by a couple of Greeks as he attempted to hitch-hike back to the hotel. Apparently unfazed by the incident, he spoke highly of his kidnappers, saying that "at least they slowed down before I threw myself out of the car."

Saturday: Our final and warmest day, which was made the most of by taking a boat to a small island and having a barbecue there. Alex finally got out of bed for this trip and the general consensus was that as long as we kept him out of Steev's way he could come to no harm.

The weather may have been warmer, but the sea certainly was not, so hearty congratulations to all those who braved the water for the final time, and especially to Mrs. Westgate who finally ventured in.

Throughout the trip Mr. Newman's fantastic grasp of the Greek language impressed us all, as did his patience in trying to teach us just one Greek word — we never did quite get the hang of how to say thank you. I'm sure all on the trip would like to thank Mr. Monteith, not only for his expert bin holding but also for not phoning the police when his rucksack and camera went missing (they were found on Scott O'Keefe's balcony the next morning, and he pleaded guilty to committing a childish prank); Mrs. Westgate for keeping Mr. Newman in order and for looking after Alex while we all enjoyed ourselves; and of course Mr. Newman whose calm when under pressure and ability to look like he's in control amazed us all. We all had a memorable and enjoyable trip which could not have worked without them.

The Party: Mr. Newman, Mrs. Westgate, Mr. Monteith, Adam Councell, Paul Fotherby, Oliver Addy, Ian Leadbeater, Kevin Lloyd, Kit Rayner, Emma Cox, Rachel Milne, Rosy Weatherall, Sarah Richardson, Louisa Castle, Scott O'Keefe, Ted Duncan, Nick Clark, Toby Kiddle, Alex Stevenson, Rachel Carter, Gemma Scott, Esther Maunder, plus tour correspondents....

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of graphs and maps. Mr. Paterson (who became known to Mr. Bellis' set as 'Daddy P.' — don't ask!) provided drinks and chocolate to those forced to work on far into the night!

Bright and early on Sunday morning, we set out in the centre minibuses for Flamborough Head — the site of possibly hundreds of school Geography trips!

Unfortunately our minibus was slightly intractable to say the least; Mr. Paterson gave suggestions on amount of choke required while we fell further and further behind, and at some points it was thought we might have to get out and push. We did finally reach Flamborough Head — to everyone's surprise, and spent the day examining subsidence, stacks, stumps, and rock type; and taking numerous field sketches!

We returned to school at four o'clock and despite the hard work, it was generally agreed (O.K. there were a few exceptions!) that the weekend was a success — even the food was quite good!

On behalf of the fifth form geographers I would like to extend warm thanks to Mr. Bellis, Mr. Patersoa, Mr. Hurt, Miss Terry and all the staff of the Cranedale Centre who made the trip such a success. Good luck for next year!

GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP 1996 1700 hours, 15.9.95, Friday. The peaceful village of Kirby Grindalythe in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds became a home-from-home for sixty fifth form Peterites, gathering vital data for their G.C.S.E. geography studies.

First was a tour of the Cranedale Centre, whose facilities and equipment we were to use over the next two days. We were also assigned our 'own' member of staff, who were met with varying degrees of approval, and who were to prove hard taskmasters — we soon realised this wasn't the holiday we had thought it would be!

The only ones to get a good night's sleep were the boarders, and the early hours were punctuated by barefooted dashes across the tennis court to the loos, trying to avoid the teachers who lurked in every doorway!

Saturday was taken up with putting into practice the lessons of the previous evening. For Mr. Bellis' set this consisted of studying the climates of various woodland habitats and the vegetation of each. Mr. Paterson's set did similar studies of the microclimate in and around the centre. Mr. Hurt's set conducted an environment study of Snainton village and surroundings, surveying the buildings and land use. All sets returned on Saturday evening to the centre and analysed the data in the form

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RUGBY TOUR PARIS 1996

Snow continued to fall as we left for Gretz Tournan.

We arrived to find a huddle of cold opponents. Rex in good French explained that as we had come rather a long way it would be a good idea if we got started and to prove a point we cleared the snow off the lines. Considering the conditions we had a splendid game with Ian's pack totally out-playing the opposition in the tight. It was a shame that all this good ball was delivered on such a cold evening. Despite this Jamie Duggin and his backs worked well with us running out winners 15-5. Ian's brief exit to the "blood bin" allowed Tris to sample French hospitality for the first time, getting punched before touching the ball.

The hardness on the field was only matched by the excellent hospitality off it. A small club with great spirit will be remembered by us all with affection. The Judge convened a court on the way home to try Scott and J.P. for spilling beer, training too hard and other offences.

Sentence was passed on the two unfortunates and on the staff. It was a nice gesture to allow us to wear shorts on the run!!

By the next day it was obvious that our second game was off so we departed for home. A journey from hell ensured twenty hours including four hours on the ferry (where are the photos?). 5.30 a.m. saw us unloading our duty free into The Manor. This was followed by showers, breakfast, chapel and school — a restful half-term!

My thanks go to Messrs Negus and Monteith for all their help and to the whole squad for their efforts. I must also mention Liz who took over in The Manor at the shortest notice and ensured all was well at this end.

A rugby tour is a personal experience for all those who have the opportunity to go. To put on paper the feelings, enjoyment and camaraderie is not easy. However, here is my best attempt.

The original idea sounded great. We were to go to Paris in the spring, sit in the sunshine outdoors in small cafes and play two games of fluent running rugby in evening sunshine. The reality was that it was cold and wet, we were in a hotel in the red light district of Paris, and our single game was played under floodlights in a blizzard!! (Our second having to be cancelled due to an overabundance of the white stuff.)

The journey out was uneventful until we arrived in Paris and tried to park near our hotel (100yds from the Moulin Rouge). A full tour of available night spots then ensued with our driver offering "valuable" advice on when: not to go!! Once in the hotel Rex "interpreter" Negus sorted us out. Then we disappeared to discover just how expensive the beer was (thank heavens for the shopping stop in Calais).

Next morning began with a "most enjoyable" run down to and along the Seine. Five miles, past The Louvre along the river and up towards Notre Damme and then back for food. Our driver came up trumps for the boys who found a good watering hole. Then it was off to train in soaking conditions in the outskirts of Paris. Mr. Monteith ensured that all laws in the line-out would be infringed in true "gaelic" style and Oli Addy found the trees a little difficult! A good night was had by all and fortunately time fades specific details.

The weather was now closing in and we had to train the next morning in the park in front of The Louvre.

Things went well despite the biting cold, Kirk went higher than ever and the backs practised diligently with the sort of urging from Ian that nobody ignores!

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES beneficial experience, since we learned a lot about working together as a team under pressure. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Paul Best

THE LIVERPOOL PHYSICS OLYMPICS On Saturday 14th October, a team from St. Peter's participated in the University of Liverpool's fourth annual Physics Olympics. The team, comprising Paul Best, Timothy Brogden, Dominic Casperson and Guy Roberts with Mark Edwards as the team leader left York early to reach Liverpool for the 11 o'clock start.

After an uneventful two and a half hour train journey, we arrived in Liverpool an hour early, giving us plenty of time to find the university physics department. Thanks to Mr. Edward's superb navigation, we reached the department with half an hour to spare. It was at that moment that we suffered our first embarrassment. Of the thirty teams present, we were the only one dressed formally, and muffled sniggers could be heard from all corners of the room as we entered. We half seriously worried about us being awarded the fancy dress prize as a joke.

The competition itself was a light-hearted affair, akin to our own great egg race event. There were five sections, each lasting half an hour, with a lunch break at midday.

In each section, a physics orientated practical task was to be completed against the clock with the materials provided, and the winning team was the one which had the great success.

The five events were as follows: 1. Measuring the distance between and the height of two large crosses on the wall of a building from within a restricted region about 100 metres away using only two metre rulers.

2. Constructing an electromagnet using two iron nails, two batteries, a given length of wire, and a given length of insulating tape, which could pick up as many paperclips as possible.

3. Retrieving a member of the group from an "island" surrounded by "water" from as far away as possible using three long planks of wood and a length of rope. (Not the ideal event for formal attire.)

4. Measuring the uplift force on a balloon using ten elastic bands, a one hundred gram mass and a metre ruler.

5. Walking as a group at a constant acceleration over a given distance in a given time.

This may all sound easy enough. However, some of the scenes they gave rise to were very amusing. During the bridge building event three of us ended up sitting in the mud tugging with all our might to hold our hapless construction together whilst the fourth gingerly tip-toed along it. While this was going on Mr. Edwards, who was allowed to watch but not help was pacing around holding his head in despair at our feeble efforts.

In the end we didn't win any of the main events, but won a cash prize on a difficult bonus crossword round, which involved completing a testing crossword, and then having our completed solution pulled out of a hat.

Although we didn't win any major prizes, it was a

SCIENCE SOCIETY 1995-6 The Science Society enjoyed a lecture by Dr. White and Dr. Malloy from the Department of Biology at York University, with the intriguing title Optical Tweezers. A fascinated audience was amazed to learn how the contractions in the individual actin filaments in muscles could be calculated using focused lasers to measure distances shorter than half the width of a cell membrane, and how organelles could be moved within cells, using the force of light, without being damaged.

Several very new and challenging ideas were made much easier, using video and analogies with easy-to-grasp situations. For example, though "the force of the sun on your body when you lie on a beach in Benidorm is equivalent to the weight of half a fruit fly" (a grain of sugar), if you do not involve the force exerted by die sun in astronomical calculations a space rocket will never reach its target.

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Dr Paul Howard, keeper of Biology at the Yorkshire Museum, confirmed what you may already have suspected: that it takes a great deal of energy to be really unpleasant! In his lecture Venom, he explained how venomous creatures avoid expending energy on regularly replenishing their venom, preferring instead to avoid confrontation by hiding, camouflaging themselves or deterring opponents by issuing warnings.

Some creatures develop ingenious hunting strategies.

For example, to attract their prey, some spiders mimic the pheromones of moths, and snakes wriggle the ends of their tails to look like worms. Never equate size and power Amongst spiders and scorpions, the small ones are often the most venomous.

This lecture, complete with live specimens, was a powerxul incentive to visit the exhibition, where the natural habitats of venomous creatures are simulated and their warning cries may be heard.

A highlight of the year is always Mr. Lancaster's Christmas Lecture. This year's lecture, The Halogens, was supported by an interesting battery of technological aids. Mr. Gill found reassurance in a mask and protective clothing, but even so, some experiments were deemed too unpredictable for St. Peter's students and so presented on video. We were hopeful, but nothing actually exploded!

In an experimental finale which combined aesthetic beauty and scientific precision, Mr. Lancaster demonstrated the iodine clock reaction. Two reactions were taking place in the same beaker, one producing iodine and hence a purple colour and the other consuming it. However, the changes were not gradual but occurred in a series of instants, producing vivid oscillations of colour.

During the Easter Term, Dr. Leonardo Botacci from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hull, challenged our brains with the problem "Can Computers Think?" He investigated the history of Artificial Intelligence, and the interface between thinking and morality, concluding that cognitive science is rule following and psychology is about finding out what the rules are. Since a computer can follow rules it can think, providing that the rules are explicit.

Yet once more a great time was had by all at The Great Egg Race. This year's task was to make an alarm clock in the style of Heath-Robinson, using wood, paper, sand, candles, water and string. The clear winners were Linton.

So now we know how they manage to get from St. Peter's Grove to school in time for breakfast.

Many thanks to Mr. Allen for providing a varied and enjoyable programme.

Catherine Hopkinson

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(Above) British Physics Challenge 1996 Ruth Dalton, Peter Freeman, Adam Wales, Andrew Pease, Ben Scott, Alasdair Vickers, James Miers, Nikolai Shepherd, (Bronze Class 1).

Mark Rusting (Silver).

(Right) British Physics Olympiad 1996 Paul Best, Jonathan Reeves (Gold Award), Edward Vickers, Tim Brogden (Silver Award).

Paul went on to become reserve for the British team of 5.

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CHESS 1995-96 Under the captain, Matthew Parkin, the school team again took part in the York Schools League during the Christmas and Easter Terms. These regular games were an opportunity for our six players to face among other schools, Bootham, Pocklington, Huntington and Fulford.

The third year contingent played well over the year. Peter Good rick won three games during the season, David Ashby casually slaughtered his opponent from Pocklington in ten minutes before gracefully retiring from the team (to give greater time to the Training Choir). John Greener and Charles Robinson showed enormous potential for the future (some clear evidence here that those years of playing against the computer are starting to pay off).

Highlights of the year included the victory against Huntington and the draw we achieved against the legendary and dreaded Bootham, thanks to Paul Best with a lucky twist on board four in the last few minutes of play.

James Mee lost on board six to a ten year-old from Pocklington. We were amused.

St. Peter's hosted the first Under 15 York Schools' Rapidplay Championship in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th November. This was an all day event with seventy players taking part drawn from schools in the York area. St. Peter's and St. Olave's provided thirty players. Matthew Hodsdon (fourth year) was the overall winner in the Under 15 category, beating all his opponents in the five rounds. Peter Rivis was also successful, winning a Merit Award for his fine performance. Ralph Redfern and Foluso Rotowa ????? The day went extremely well and will take place again next year.

On Sunday 17th June the U. 18 Yorkshire Chess Championships also took place, again in the Memorial Hall. Twenty-one players from St. Peter's and St. Olave's met tough opponents in the North of England's top young players. There was one strong performance: Chris Maunder's third game. Apart from that it seemed we had, in the words of James Griffith, "The Chess Team From Hell." Perhaps the division of mental resources resulting from ponderous exam revision, crammed in between game, took its toll. Mark Stefanini was alas unable to attend this event. Instead he represented St. Peter's in the York U.18 (Outdoor) Championship on the giant chess set in Parliament Square, which took place on the same day. This event was an opportunity for York's best young players, in hot pursuit of various trophies, to represent their clubs and raise the profile of the game in the City.

COMMUNITY SERVICE A small but enthusiastic team of workers gave a great deal of time to community efforts in the first term, with flag days, envelope collections and a collection for a Romanian convoy sending toiletries and medicines. Our fourth Christmas appeal for gifts for the homeless was a huge success. We delivered over 100 toys to families at the York shelter, and numerous parcels of clothes, food and essential toiletries to the Peaseholme Green shelter.

We are very grateful to everyone who gave gifts and the time to help with sorting and wrapping.

The Christmas party for the elderly in a new venue, the Drama Centre, went very well indeed. We were brilliantly entertained by the Swing Band, the Choir, and Mr. Hall's expert bingo calling, and a joyous time was had by all.

R.A.F. SECTION Back in July R.A.F. Honington turned out to be a wonderful venue for summer camp, especially once the Fourth of July celebrations were over. By then the U.S.A.F. detachment from Lakenheath had slept it off and F-15s flying in tandem from dawn to dusk made us feel far more at home than the relative tranquility of the R.A.F. regiment activities. Not that we weren't looked after by the regiment, not at all. They took us on the most demanding orienteering exercises, and a night exercise which took place on a training area adjacent to regular army manoeuvres so that it almost sounded as though we were in the thick of battle. The camp also gave an opportunity for the nostalgic amongst us to bid a fond farewell to the chipmunk. Bulldogs are now in place in air experience flights and do provide a far better experience for cadets whatever their ability — or size.

We enjoyed two flying slots at R.A.F. Leeming this year.

The chess House matches took place in the Christmas Term and satisfied the universal demand for chess in the rest of the school. The key criteria for potential House team members was the ability to recognise most of the pieces. All Houses successfully put out a team. There were some intense moments and much new talent came to light.

(Since his debut as a humble Grove House chess team member, Dan Curley has shot through to the school team where he moves on to further triumphs.) The Linton House team breezed through to a well-deserved victory.

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It has been a busy year for individual achievements: Andrew Dangerfield successfully completed his initial glider training; James Mee and Robin Gill completed their flying scholarships in the summer, as did Kirk Hullis at Easter. We were delighted that the official presentation of James' and Robin's wings could be made by Gp. Capt.

P. Whalley, the inspecting officer at the biennial inspection.

On a cold day with snow lying thick on the ground our cadets stood proud and disciplined for the inspection, and showed the spirit which the C.C.F. tries to engender in the cadets. The R.A.F. exercise devised by Iain Anderson proved that many of our boys and girls can be more cunning than the plan itself.

The section currently consists of about thirty enthusiastic cadets, hungry to have a go at whatever is on offer. Kirk Hullis goes off to R.A.F. Halton on the cadet leadership course in the summer, eighteen are looking forward to summer camp at R.A.F. Leuchars, and there are others queuing for places on initial and basic glider training and a cadet weekend in the coming term.

These cadets will get out of the C.C.F. what they are prepared to put in in terms of time and effort.

Per ardua ad astra.

M. J. Grant

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL The school Amnesty International Group has been very active this year and enjoyed wide support.

The year got off to a good start, thanks to the talents and generosity of Miss Marsh and Mrs. Wright who gave a most successful recital for Oboe and Piano/Organ in the school chapel in aid of Amnesty. We have been lucky to have much creative support: we are grateful to Miss Cockayne who donated postcards of her print "Denise's Garden''.

This was the year that Amnesty became technologically minded. Following a meeting to explore Amnesty on the school internet station we received case appeals this way arid even returned responses using the internet. The fax came in useful too. When we received crisis appeals and the post would have taken too long, it was a great advantage. This didn't mean that we were any less active in letter writing. During Amnesty Week alone 117 letters were written at school and a toal of 321 signatures collected on the petition for Bao Gee, imprisoned without trial for trying to establish a human rights group in China, requesting his family be allowed access to him and to provide medicines. Thank you to all who wrote and signed. Thanks also to everyone who supported Amnesty Week in other ways: attending the sale of "old" merchandise, the video presentation, the cake sale and taking part in the sponsored swim. The following week's non-uniform day raised funds in style as fashion victims were invited to help victims of oppression.

This year's committee of Catherine Hopkinson, Claire Lawson and Emma Cox wish great luck to the inc oming team of Dan Curley, Ray Chung, Graham Watt and Carrie Magee. Particular thanks to Mr. Drysdale for his encouragement.

Catherine Hopkinson

TOP HOUSE QUIZ The opening round of the competition was once again run on the lines of a "pub quiz" with all nine Houses participating. It was a good-humoured occasion and Grove, Linton, Manor and Queen's went forward to the semi-finals. Linton, last year's losing finalists, and Queen's successfully dealt with their respective opponents and met in an exciting final on March 15th. Queen's forged ahead, seemingly invincible, but Linton fought back in the last round to win the trophy for the first time.

Congratulations to the team — Andrew Sykes, Matthew Bowman, Stuart Milne and captain Paul Best. My thanks to everyone who helped make the quiz so enjoyable.

John Shaw

Duke of Edinburgh.

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MUSIC THE SCHOOL CHOIR

Gerontius glimpsing God or the ethereal Angel's Farewell.

The coach journeys to Durham, the camaraderie of the singers and players from the four schools involved (St. Peter's, Durham School, Teesside High School and Queen Mary's, Topcliffe) gave the pupils, I hope, a glimpse of what Choral Society life is like — one of the essential and enjoyable elements of British Musical life.

The soloists: Philip Salmon, tenor; Carole Wilson, mezzo-soprano and Thomas Guthie, bass were outstanding and the whole project was so eminently worthwhile.

Thank you to the two Headmasters, who were so encouraging and thank you to all who contributed in any way.

SPECIAL CONCERTS

We have tried an experiment this year in selecting more third form singers and putting them together to form a Training Choir which has been directed by Joanna Marsh — it has proved an excellent idea.

Ths School Choir, having returned from a most successful tour with the band to Prague and Bratislava, startec the term in very fine form singing Palestrina's magnificent "Tu es Petrus" for the Old Peterite Service.

Wood's Evening Service in D was on the menu for the Choral Evensong later on in September together with Rutter's evocative anthem "The Lord is my Shepherd" with an obligato oboe part played beautifully by Tim Brogdsn.

The Christmas Concert saw lighter fare and then the Advent Carol Service and Christmas Carol Service were as special as ever. In the Minster James Griffith's tenor solo in the magical carol "Iona" by Edmund Walters demonstrated his fine lyrical voice which we shall all miss greatly.

The brass group played impressively with Gabrieli's canzon bringing to mind all the splendour of St. Mark's Venice and the special accompaniments for the congregation carols adding extra zest to the occasion. A small String Ensemble also played this year accompanying Terry's *'Myn Lyking" stylishly while the opening procession was particularly "punchy" and concise.

The main work of the year was Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius". The idea came about when I suggested to Roger Muttitt, Director of Music at Durham School performing Verdi's Requiem in Durham and York but, as Durham University had just performed it we changed our choice to Elgar's "Dream", a more complicated work with the choir's music often splitting into two choruses and semi-chorus. The choir did indeed find it difficult at first, but, gradually its supreme quality unfolded itself.

When it came to the performances themselves few will forget the blazing C major majesty of' 'Praise to the holiest in the height", the complicated rhythms negotiated with precis on and venom in the "Demon's Chorus",

Jane Wright and Joanna Marsh gave a Recital for Oboe, Organ and Piano on Friday 15 September in the Chapel. Jane Wright's tone was a beautiful as ever especially in the opening Fantasia by Krebs which is a type of duet with organ. Joanna Marsh's skill was demonstrated in Howells' Psalm Prelude 'De Profundis' and the Poulenc 'Sonata' saw both performers in exhilarating and lyrical combination. It was a most enjoyable evening.

In October Ronald Smith gave us a concert entitled 'Giants of the Keyboard'. His account of five of Chopin's Op. 25 studies was mesmerising, his playing of Beethoven's 'Waldstein Sonata' exhilarating and his concluding piece Liszt's Second Hungarian Rhapsody was breathtaking.

It was a real experience to have an artist of such calibre at St. Peter's.

THE MUSIC ANNEXE When I came for an interview at St. Peter's in the spring of 1986 I remember being shown around the Methodist buildings and the plans for their refurbishment were discussed. Well they have now been transformed into three instrumental teaching rooms, a junior school classroom, a small senior school classroom and a recital room.

There were two major events celebrating this new development. In November a concert with readings saw some notable solos including Faith Alexander in the Fourth Movement of Franck's Violin Sonata and Zoe Wight in Seibert's 'Lazy Trumpeter'; The Salon Selectives (the Girls' Close Harmony Group) were excellent in Lloyd-Webber's 7 don't know how to love him'.

In February the official opening took place. Dr. Francis Jackson, organist of York Minster 1946-1982 opened the Jackson Recital Room and played the minuet from Ravel's 'Le Tombeau de Couperis' with all the delicacy one would expect. He also expertly accompanied two of our pupils, Tim Brogden and Faith Alexander. The Swing Band concluded the concert in lively style with 'Tuxedo Junction'. It was such a special occasion with Dame Judi Dench also present as we all moved on to the opening of the Dame Judi Dench Theatre.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

STRING ORCHESTRA

The Christmas Concert was one of those affairs which needs, and thankfully gets, die expert logistical flair of Mr. Lowe so many and various are me groups represented in it. The Training Choir under Joanna Marsh's dynamic direction and Mark Edwards excellent accompaniment were superb and the experiment of putting all the third form singers together proved very successful. Rowena Smith's solo viola playing in a Christmas Dance by Vaughan Williams demonstrated me quality of her playing and the tremendous service which she has given to the orchestra.

The Swing Band with Glen Miller numbers were in good form as was the Wind Band with its 'Cats' selection and Anderson's 'Forgotten Dreams'.

The Salon Selectives and Rockin' Hairdressers also demonstrated their close harmony singing.

The School Choir's 'West Side Story' selection was lively as was their account of an elaborate arrangement of 'Jingle Bells'.

It was especially good to see Margaret Lamb's first public appearance as our new Head of Strings conducting some Purcell and Grainger. It was immediately apparent what a force for quality she will be. As a former member of the Philharmonia she will bring a wealth of experience to our players.

One might, quite rightly, suppose that a position as viola player with the Philharmonia Orchestra would be a totally different experience from that of Head of String at St. Peter's; mis I have found. However, mere have been some startling similarities. Take, for instance, the Summer Concert, in which the Symphony Orchestra tackled "Die Fledermaus" Overture by Johann Strauss, and the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. There were plenty of worrying moments during the months of preparation, huddles of staff could be found voicing their concerns over whether this time the strings were being stretched beyond their breaking point. I have now learnt mough, that orchestral musicians universally seem to follow basic rules; first, keep a general level of chat and "tuning" going at all times during a rehearsal in order to drown out annoying instructions from the conductor, and secondly, withhold any indication of true potential until the concert itself so as to keep everyone guessing whether they have an embarrassing disaster on their hands or not. Luckily, the third rule comes into play during a performance — full concentration and give the audience everything possible within the players' capabilities. A programme of mese particular pieces contains well-known traps for the unwary. The Strauss has to be played with all the little rhythmic quirks which makes nineteenth century Viennese music so delightful, together with multiple tempo changes and sudden halts in the music which could so easily catch out the one player dreaming about tomorrow's cricket match or how they are going to fit three year's of revision for G.S.S.E. 's into the next two weeks. Beethoven Fifth's problems are caused by it being just so well-known that no deviation will be missed.

Consider the problem of getting the piece started. The conductor can do no more than give a confident down beat, and hope the orchestra will play "da da da dum".

The sight of Miss Marsh's face when the possibility of total silence ensuing flashed across her mind is one that will remain with me for a long time. Thankfully, in the event, all went well; full credit to the competence of the players and conductor, Miss Marsh.

MUSIC COMPETITION SECTION WINNERS Junior Junior Junior Junior

Keyboard Brass Woodwind Strings

Kathleen Jenkins Ben Dale Alexandra Dow Oliver Hainsworth

Senior Senior Senior Senior

Strings Woodwind Brass Keyboard

Mark Whiting Tim Brogden Mark Allworthy Zoe Wight

Sadly missed from the orchestra next year will be Rowena Smith. She has been the mainstay of the viola section during the year, and gave a spirited account of the "Christmas Dance" from Vaughan Williams Suite for Viola and Orchestra in the concert in December. Also lost to the outside world will be Ginny Mackie, one of the joint leaders, who could be recognised by her pickup mike clinging to the belly of her violin like some parasitical insect. Sadly we were never to experience die effect this could have if it had been plugged in during rehearsals; it could so easily have started a new trend.

Fans of Richard Collier will be sad to learn that he can now only be viewed during appearances witii the Swing Band. His years of resistance to using horse hair have born fruit, and he will no longer be persuaded to wield a bow for the orchestra.

Prize for Best Junior Musician .. Ben Dale Prize for Best Senior Musician .. Mark Allworthy The Music Competition was adjudicated this year by Roger Benedict, Principal Viola with the Philharmonia Orchestra. He welcomed the opportunity to see how his former colleague, Margaret Lamb, was settling into the rigours of school life 'up North'. I think that he was satisfied and I know that he was impressed with the general level of music excellence within the school.

It is always so good to see so many of the players raising their standard so much during this competition.

The adjudicator's comments were all useful and the whole evening was most entertaining.

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WIND BAND

SUMMER CONCERT

Ail last year's band members, minus, of course, the ojd Upper Sixth turned up to the first rehearsal of the Christmas Term, which was an achievement in itself.

Everyone came fired with enthusiasm from a highly successful trip to Prague and Bratislava in August where the band demonstrated its high standards of musicianship at several prestigious venues. We were joined by our wellseasoned (and oft quoted as long-suffering) conductor Mr. Blood plus an eager team of new recruits, especially strong in the flute, clarinet and trumpet sections. An accomplished performance in the Christmas Concert boded well for the rest of the school year. From the start of the Easter Term we launched head-long into preparing several new marches to accompany the C.C.F. Inspection.

The results were unfortunately predictable: despite our being armed with a host of clothes pegs, the wind played havoc with the music folders and even the stands. The mission was reluctantly abandoned and it was left to Mr. Blood and a few band stalwarts to clear the chairs and stands, away before the inspection team arrived.

In the Summer Concert the Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Joanna Marsh in the Overture from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss and the first movement from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The difficult speed changes in the Strauss were executed with real style and the Viennese character beautifully captured especially by the strings; the intensity of the Beethoven was thrilling and the wind and brass playing was excellent. As has become customary, two of our senior pupils played movements from concertos:- Tim Brogden played the slow movement from Albinoni's Oboe Concerto in D quite exquisitely with a marvellous sense of line and shape and impressive breath control; Mark Allworthy gave a lively and poised account of the final rondo of Mozart's third Horn Concerto; both performances demonstrated what fine players they have become. The first half ended with the School Choir (110 strong) singing Bruckner followed by the Carpenters and then Ain't Misbehavin' — a really big sound.

The second half saw the Swing Band playing with all the vigour that we have become used to with excellently contrasted pieces, the Chamber Choir singing with verve, the Rockin' Hairdressers performing with humour and the Wind Band concluding the concert with polish and precision. It was an excellent evening.

Disappointment was shrugged off and later, skills and techniques were honed, new pieces added to the repertoire and old favourites brushed up in time for two important concerts. The first of these was a joint undertaking, with Accet Symphonic Band, from Sweden, where our talented ensemble also adopted the prefix 'Symphonic' for the first time (to keep the British end up). "Allied Honour" one of the decommissioned C.C.F. marches and the universally loved "Lion King" were the order of the evening which was agreeably rounded off with a joint band rendition of "Greensleeves" and the "Derry Air". The final band performance of an R.A.F. March Past and a ' 'Tribute to Henry Mancini'' in the Summer Concert was the climax of a busy but hugely rewarding and enjoyable musical year thanks to the heroic efforts of Mr. Blood and the many dedicated musicians.

COMMEMORATION SERVICE A grand occasion, as ever but also a slightly sad one for me as this was the tenth and last such service which Rev. Steven Harvey and I would plan together, as he will be installed at Kingswood School, Bath in September where we all wish him well.

The Brass Group's Grand March from "Aida" and Prelude from "Die Miestersinger" were suitably noble and impressive and their fanfares and special accompaniments in the hymns added further lustre.

William Walton's Jubilate Deo, with its vigorous rhythms and spiky accompaniment and Stanford's ethereal "Bead quorum via" were the main contributions from the School Choir and Parry's "My soul, there is a country" by the Chamber Choir was powerful.

As one leaves the Minster the thought — how lucky we are to be able to use such a wonderful building for events such as this cannot be far away.

Philip Kerrigan

THE CHAMBER CHOIR Friday evenings continue to be special social occasions but are also times when musical excellence is achieved by a small group of dedicated singers. The Chamber Choir's traditional Christmas Carol outings were as good as ever and their singing at the special events in the new Recital Room were of a high standard. As the choir loses over half its members, I wish all the leavers well and hope that they keep singing to a high standard.

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MUSIC STAFF Denise Grayston, our classical guitar teacher, left us during the year as she moved with her husband to run a small hotel in Mid-Wales. We welcome Andy Normandale and Don Bousted who have taken over her teaching.

Janus Wads worth, our horn specialist has now taken over a full-time post with East Riding Music Service. We thank him for his work at St. Peter's.

We also said goodbye to two long serving visiting teachers. First, we send very good wishes to Jennifer Barker who has taught piano so expertly with such attention to detail over many years and who has. given tremendous encouragement to her pupils. Secondly, we said a farewell to Jose Honing who has almost been a fulltime teacher at St. Peter's such was the quality of teaching and her involvement in extra-curricular groups. She has been a tremendous asset to the string playing at both St. Olave's and St. Peter's and has always set the highest standards in her teaching. Personally I found her such a help and guiding force when I arrived at St. Peter's in September 1986.

Finally we wish every success in the future to Adam Leslie who leaves his position as Head of Music in St. Olave's to take charge of the music at Gilling Castle, the Junior School of Ampleforth. We thank him for all his work here, especially in choral music and particularly with the Rockin' Hairdressers and wish him well as he faces new challenges.

My grateful thanks also go to Jo Marsh whose work with the Training Choir this year has been so impressive, to Chris Blood, who continues to achieve high standards with the Bands and Wind groups, and Maggie Lamb who has been such a new driving force with the Strings this year and has brought such a good fresh musical view into the Music Department. We all look forward to nex: year's challenges.

GIRLS' CLOSE HARMONY GROUP Fresh from their extremely polished performances in Prague and Bratislava last summer, the girls underwent some personal changes during the year to give other keen singers the opportunity to be part of the ensemble. Two new third years were added to the group, Rachel Lund and Erica Smith and one lower sixth former, Amy Newby.

These three have had a great deal to offer to the group in terms of vocal colour and personality. Caroline Brandon, fourth year, also joined this year. Principally a jazz and light music singer, her voice has an extraordinary maturity which the school was able to witness when she sang in Chapel in the Summer Term.

(This is a slot before Chapel begins on Fridays where selected school musicians are given the chance to perform in front of the school.) Her voice has added an enormous amount of depth to the overall sound of the ensemble. The group performed three times during the year, before Chapel and in concerts in the Memorial Hall and the Recital Room (both during the Christmas Term).

Repertoire this year has included "Somewhere" — Bernstein, "Michelle" — Beatles, "Fly Away" — John Denver and various arrangements of Gospel songs and Spirituals.

The following represented the Girls' Close Harmony Group: Faith Alexander, Amy Newby, Iona Marks, Emma Stone, Emma Taylor, Laura Hodsdon, Caroline Brandon, Erica Smith, Rachel Lund.

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DRAMA

TRIPLE BILL - A HAND OF ACES!

somebody's favourite chair, a dresser, some drawers and a number of dining chairs. This is a family setting, with a few child's toys lying about along with other articles to show that life goes on here. The scene is lit in a dim, dirty yellow effect which suggests its age and that we are at some time earlier this century. It is a domestic scene and we are left in no doubt about the location as Jenny and Jimmy Beales (Rosy Weatherall and Chris Ball) open the play with anticipation of the arrival of Jennie's sister, Beatie Bryan (Kate Dowds). The actors convincingly place us in Norfolk with careful dialect and accent — skilfully balanced between Jenny's gentle sound and the more roughened edge of Jimmy's voice. Beatie has been away and in the company of members of another place and culture. At the start of the play, we sense that she tries to disguise her origins, but at the same time she needs to quickly relate to her family, and so her accent is muted, but present. As the story progresses, Beatie loses her disguise more easily and she returns to the clear accent of her upbringing.

Beatie is expecting her fiance" to visit, and, at her parent's house (Mr. and Mrs. Bryant — Jim Bloor and Katy Ramskill) she enthuses about her new life, the broadening of her horizons and her new love of culture and higher things. There develops a wonderful tension, expertly held by Katy, Kim and Kate, as her folks, especially Mum, wish to join in her enthusiasm and appreciation whilst not wishing to denigrate their own

"] went to the plays last night."

"Was it a double bill?"

"No, there were three plays."

"You're kidding! All on one night?"

"Well, you could see them over several nights if you wanted to, but I saw them all at one sitting — well, sitting, walking, sitting, walking, sitting, actually."

"Who were the producers?"

"ProducER — there was just the one — fantastic chap really, stamina of a pit pony but awful at making decisions."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, choosing a play with him is like being let loose in a library on a supermarket trolley-style dash — I'll have one of them, one of them oh, and these are good, I'll have one of them."

Ian Lowe's shopping trolley contained: 1 Roots

by Arnold Wesker 1 Twist

by Ian Lowe I I»ok Back in Anger by John Osborne These ingredients blended into a superb first event for the new Dame Judi Dench Theatre.

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shortcomings in general, whilst Cliff, sensing the effect on Alison, attempts to appease, mollify and calm the situation. Jimmy's growing feelings of despair begin to embrace the relationship with Alison and her family and friends. These are issues that have obviously been round and round before. Cliff is used to it, Alison wishes it would stop. Oh, what a pot is on the boil — bubbling with great care and sensitivity — the three create a compelling sense of unease and impending crisis. In a later scene we witness the relationship between Cliff and Alison — and this is done so carefully that whilst we may always suspect, we never actually know if there is a more intimate aspect to their friendship. As the story develops we learn of Jimmy's dashed hopes for success, Alison's unfulfilled ambitions for motherhood — they come to us as wreckage on the rocks of real life and the emerging anger of each whips and lashes the other. Cliff in in between and needs to look out for himself. Before long it is clear that the marriage will fail and the arrival of Alison's friend, Helena (played superbly by Katie Gormley) serves to spice the brew. Alison's mother (Catherine Hopkmson) contributes her observations and judgements to the situation and we know that this story of despair and frustration will end with remorse and recrimination. As Ian Lowe observes in the programme, this play is timeless, and future generations of young actors will cut their teeth on it. If they make half as good a job as this team did, it would hold me still. Tremendous!

ways of living, their own education, values and traditions.

They are pleased for her happiness but bitter about the callous and casual way that she dismisses her upbringing.

Mr. Bryant is very much wrapped up in the trials of their daily existence, and the death of local character, Stan Mann (Marcos Patchett), and the cutting of Mr. Bryant's work by estate manager Mr. Healey (Dan Curley), are marks of the real presence of hardship and disaster in this tight-knit, low 'roots' existence.

The final scene gathers the family, including brother Frank (Kevin Lloyd) and his wife Pearl (Diana Russell), for a meal, to which we expect Beatie's fiance.

Throughout the play Beatie has been lauding her new life with him and repeating many of the things he says or would say, and we are very aware of the artificial veneer that she wears. It becomes clear that her fiance will not arrive for the meal and out of the ashes of this now broken relationship in which she has cloaked herself in his beliefs and values, out of the ashes of the desperate, poor and no-hope existence of her home, she rises up with a triumphant realisation of her own self. This final scene was so powerful, so moving, and acted with great sensitivity and expertise.

Up sticks and migrate to the Memorial Hall for Twist.

Eight actors, all female. To the fore, on low stage, four teenage girls, Beth (Katy Hurt), Emma (Anna Stevenson), Jane (Rebecca Turl) and Mary (Jennifer Taylor). They are dressed for a night's 'sleepover', as they would say in the U.S.A., and we soon understand the hierarchy of power amongst them. Seated as we are, we are part of the intimacy of this group — we sense their fun, and their squabbles, teasing, testing, daring.... who brought cigarettes, booze? I have never been a girl, but these scenes were carefully woven so that all their 'girl' traits were vivid and meaningful.

The action of their evening/night was interspersed with the nostalgic reflections and recollections of four adults, played by Rachel Milne, Liz Stevenson, Gemma Scott and Sarah Richardson. Seated on the main stage, in a formal row, higher and further away, their observations come to us from a distance — over time, as though we were seeing the future. Dressed in some stereotypical way, we sense the success of the adults, their failures, their life choices and values and we know for sure that these are the adult versions of the children — but who is who? Is Emma the power-dressed success, or.... and there's the twist! Wonderful drama, played with conviction and skill.

Excellent!

On return to the Dame Judi Dench Theatre, we are in the round for Look Back in Anger. There, immortalised by John Osborne's masterpiece drama, is the ironing-board. That, along with the sideboard, the basket of laundry, kitchen table, and newspapers, put us in the land of bed-sitters and lodgings.

Has anyone ever ironed with such restrained frustration and smouldering resentment? Or let it out with such precision and control? Alison Porter (Nicola Strivens) listens, with mounting bitterness, to the banter and bickering of her husband Jimmy (David Hancock) and their live-in friend Cliff (Stephen Mulryne). Jimmy loudly bemoans his failings, the failings of others and life's

Congratulations must also to to pupils and staff who provided support services; sound, light, props, costume, scene-shifting, music, etc. all of these are indispensable contributions to a production of this standard.

The whole production was a challenging prospect for a producer and cast, but the superb evening of drama and the appreciation of the audience were fitting reward for the effort expended in meeting that challenge. Tnist Ian Lowe to pick a shopping trolley on which all the wheels go in the direction you want them to! Congratulations Ian. M. R. T. Jones

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intellectual. By itself, this shortened drama would have bewildered us: we were given too few clues to identify characters altered through time. But paired with "Faustus" it worked, because we had a framework of expectation within which changes and different "voices" might be understood.

If the script and the direction the actors had been given were of high quality, their performances were frequently superb, never less than good. Whereas me video-player temperamentally refused to do what it was told at key moments in "Faustine", support from those part-players who were me Evil Spirits in "Faustus" and (for example) the Dancers in "Faustine" was reliable and convincing.

I wonder how much of his soul Ian Lowe would sell for such technical reliability?

'Voices-Off were effective. They are difficult to do because you must project your voice almost from cold.

The only way to do this well is to stay in character even when your role involves you staying out of sight: more experienced school actors man these have failed in me past, but tonight I was convinced on each occasion.

This ability to stay in character even when out of me spotlight was evinced by all the main characters — and to my mind it is what lifted both productions from the level I have come to expect of Third Form Drama into something much more mature.

Any ordinary player can be coached into a reasonably competent delivery of good lines. Such a player will gain my belief in those lines — but my belief then switches between actors as the lines are shared. Alistair Robertson was me Mephistophilis-figure while Katrina Wight shared the Faustus-figure with Eleanor Wilton in "Faustine"; Guy Wood played Faustus himself, to Guy White as Mephistophilis: I did not want to take my eyes off any one of them while they were on stage. They commanded it.

The 'secret' understood by each was to keep acting while me other was talking. So, during "Faustine", I found myself learning as much about Alistair Robertson's T.V. salesman-Mephistophilis while he was watching the target of his temptations as I did while he was talking to her; and as much about Eleanor Wilton's/GrandmotherFaustus's desires when she was listening. The same was true during "Faustus": Guy White's Mephistophilis moved between glee and horror to great effect behind Guy Wood's Faustian soliloquies.

Such attention to detail was not confined to the characters I am able to identify in a review of this length.

Those who played Ella who narrated "Faustine", and the Dancers who both supported and mocked, were similarly, continuously confident of their roles; while me Spirits of the Seven Deadly Sins in "Faustus" matched meir ability to stay in character.

Mrs. Hopkinson should be proud of what she achieved with such awkwardly and scarcely available time and resources, and so should the team of actors who overcame considerable obstacles of occasion and morale to do it with her. I did not just enjoy me evening: I came away having been moved by me joint productions. I am sure mere were many in the audience who would agree with me.

David Hughes

"FAUSTUS" AND "FAUSTINE" There is a risk that I shall applaud the Third Form Drama Evening in the way Doctor Johnson praised the dog for walking on its hind legs — for the fact that it happened at all, rather than for the fact of its being done so veiy well.

But very well done it was. To be honest, I thought I was coming to the Dame Judi Dench Theatre to watch the two plays out of duty. I suppose I came with the expectation of burying them: I certainly stay to praise.

First, the adaptations themselves were skilful; so was the notion of pairing diem. This abbreviated version of "Faustus" demonstrated not only the wisdom of the original as drama, but also the sheer intelligence (rather than the stupidity) of all the characters caught up in it.

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WORDS & PICTURES CWM IDWAL I live all seasons here — All years and months, starlight and storm, Clear August moonshine, spindrift-filled New Year, Lake-surface-stripping wind, hand-tearing rock still warm At midnight after drought, Or skimmed with verglas, winter's glaze On which my cramponed boots will skid about Like some ice-skater's nightmare. One day I shall laze Among huge-bouldered scree, Or dawdle to the ridge around The upper cwm in swirling mist, to be Alone on rock, in space, at height, in this air's sound — And stay until I dare Take one step more. I want to go Beyond experience on this crag. Out there In Hanging Garden Gulley, Snowdon Lilies grow.

David Hughes

Mark Topping.

A MERCHANT'S LIGHT Candle drips on the gleaming dragons, smartly polished brass, awash with sizzling wax.

Waves batter freshly formed oak timbers, as a new galleon returns home full of cargo.

Chinese spice fills the candle-lit air while moonlight and flame look down on pen and parchment.

A diary of his solitude, in mind and reason not of his body and blood.

For there were sailors, birds and the sun with him on his trip, none though gave sanctuary.

And it was with them that he would die, all to be alone, shining, chirping and crying.

Rock met wood, unmatched and no gamble.

New oak to matchsticks, fresh spices to air and sea.

Alone and half dead, on foreign sands, book and candlestick, live on in his memory.

Jonathan Else

Gemma Scott.

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SIR ROGER NEWDIGATE PRIZE 1995 Old Peterite poet and thespian, Antony Dunn, continues to gain accolades for his achievements. Antony, a former Manorite, was awarded this prestigious prize for this poem:

JUDITH WITH THE HEAD OF HOLOFERNES Judith cannot wait for the invention of the camera. Posing for the umpteenth sculpture of this week, the chinking of chisels bringing on a migraine, and that red paint in the carpet nagging at her tired eye, she is fast losing her fabled patience.

Besides, she feels daft standing for sculptors and painters with her ammunition pouch of lipstick, perfume and blade in one hand and a big pineapple in the other — the head of Holofernes is stinking on a stake above the city's proud walls

Chris Carter.

GUILT AND GRATITUDE I stop and stare at you gazing sadly Out onto the world; and I think just how Alike we are and how easily you Could have been me and I you; yet you know Things I cannot begin to understand.

while the whole paparazzi of artists drools shamelessly over flesh, quick and dead.

The papers will insist on calling her the Black Widow, and their readers, of course, don't want to hear that God has been involved — always sure to spoil the human angle.

The harsh black ugliness of the wheelchair Brings out the beauty of your unlined face.

I can sense your hatred of your own legs, Dangling useless, ignoring desperate prayers To be able to run, to be free.

Hard to look triumphant when her triumph is so misunderstood. Best to daydream, not interpreting pictures of herself chained to railings, or throwing her body beneath Nebudchadnezzar's horse. Patience.

Give them breasts and thighs for now. God later.

Antony Dunn

Your eyes meet mine: I hold them with pain and fear, And you smile — a warm smile that makes me, Who have what you want so much, Realise how grateful I should be.

But can I be grateful for guilt?

Rebecca Fishley

ALONE The blackness stretches out before me, Never-ending, relentless, surrounding me, Drowning me in blackness, Destroying all memories of light and happiness, Robbing me of my freedom.

I long for light, an end to the black, A happy thought, a light at the end of the tunnel, Your smile, your tender looks, gone, gone forever, Lost in the blackness, creating my emptiness.

Why? How I long for an explanation, A justification for the unfairness.

Why you? You were my light, my happiness, Your smile, the end to my childhood tears — gone.

Your death, the creation of tears to overcome — alone.

Simi Henderson

Simone Hutchinson.

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THE FAIR "Okay, sure, see you at eight then. Bye!" were the last words Anna said as she walked away, back across the park.

"I don't believe it. I'm meeting Anna, at the fair, tonight! Oh wow. My luck is in." Jamie was ecstatic about his date for the night. He was telling Ben about the encounter at the park. "She must really fancy me. What should I wear? Do I pay for the rides? Do I kiss her? What am I going to say?" Jamie was wittering nervously down the phone.

"You'll be fine. Just be yourself. Good luck, see ya."

Ten to eight. Jamie was standing by the arcades. He'd been there twenty minutes already. He'd decided to wear his white jeans and checked shirt and look casual, but with no effort. He was freezing cold, in the middle of November wearing just a shirt. His cheeks were icy as the wind from the hill slapped around his hair. Looking down he saw he was standing in a large puddle, the bottom of his jeans saturated already. His toes were numb. "She'd better be worth it," he murmured to himself. At five to eight he looked up. There she was, walking towards him.

Wow, she looked great in a hat, scarf and a huge warm coat.

"Hi ya. Aren't you a bit cold in just a shirt? It's freezing out." She was standing directly in front of him now. She had to shout to be heard over the noise of the arcades.

"No, not cold at all. I don't feel cold me, no, I'm really hard, can't feel a thing, no, nope, no problem here.

How about you? you cold?"

Adam Delaney.

Preeti Bhat.

"Erm, no I'm fine. What do you want to do? Get something to eat?"

"Okay." He'd relaxed a bit, but was shaking. Should he hold her hand or not? A couple ran past, laughing and giggling to each other; they looked really happy together.

"So what do you want to eat? How about a hot dog or candy floss or what?"

"Anything. I'm starving."

"Me too, and I've had dinner."

As they walked across to the food vans everyone was laughing. The night was dark but the fair was really colourful: bright white bulbs and flashing pictures illuminated all the attractions. There was a general atmosphere of busy, moving people. A strong odour of onions hit them, then candy floss and some indescribable smells which could have been anything. A man was winding the fluffy pink candy floss onto sticks so it looked like a cloud. Jamie bought some for them both as well as hot dogs. The ketchup bottle was clogged and messy, so eventually he gave up. What meat were hot dogs made of? Ugh, they're so disgusting.

It was bitterly cold out on the field. The wind stung their hands and faces as they ate. Jamie could hardly hear Anna for the din of the Waltzer's sirens as the cars spun around and around, whirling the opposite way to the huge carousel which revolved slowly. He finished his hot dog quickly, eager to get on with everything. He was nervous, trying to impress Anna who he did not know well. A few people from school passed them and waved, then hurried away, whispering and gossiping.

"Boy, it's cold. Do you want a drink?" Jamie went to buy them both a hot chocolate while Anna finished eating. When he returned to the seat near the darts stand they sat clasping die paper cups in botii hands for warmth.

The first sip burnt their tongues and left a tingling sore sensation at die tip. It was not a bad night so far, things were going well between diem.

"You've already eaten today?" asked Anna, curious at how much he could put away.

"Yeah. I had chips and sausages and sweets and stuff before you arrived."

"And you feel okay?"

"Yeah, why not? I can eat anything. Do you want to go on die rides?"

"Yeah, The dodgems are my favourite."

Jamie and Anna squeezed into the car togedier. Anna was driving. They slipped the seat belts around meir necks —tfieywere too tight as always. The siren went and diey were off. Zoom! Around she went. Bash! Head first into some guy in the yellow car. They were flung forward in dieir seats. Anna loved it. The car spun around and drove the opposite way. The lights were blurred and die music loud. Jamie was getting dizzy. Crash! They hit anomer car. Jamie lurched to die left, hitting his head on the back of the car. Bang! They were hit from the right. Jamie and Anna jerked again. Jamie was beginning to feel nauseous.

All he could see were colours blurred into an obscure picture. The siren sounded for the end of die ride. Thank God. Jamie staggered out of the cr and back onto die muddy waste ground. He felt sick.

"Are you okay?" asked Anna looking concerned.

"You look kinda green."

"Yeah, I'm fine. What ride's next?" lied Jamie.

Rachel Milne.

Seated in die car of die Waltzer, Jamie was beginning to feel a little better; he didn't want to appear a wimp in front of Anna. The bar was dropped holding diem into me car — mere was no way out now. The tacky dance music from a few monms ago was really loud. The lights changed, moved to die music. The carousel began to revolve. "Spin us!" yelled Anna, who loved the ride.

"Faster! Faster!'' The guy on me carousel spun dieir car.

Oh, no. Jamie felt sick. His head was forced back against die car. His face felt like it was going to be pulled away.

His eyes were being pushed upwards. The G-force was really strong. Anna was screaming, but she was enjoying it. Jamie turned green as die nausea took over. The lights blurred, everydiing became incoherent. The beat of the music drummed inside his head. He felt the hot dogs rising. He could smell the onions. He could taste die candyfloss.

Hurghh. Blurghh. He vomited. The sick covered him; it covered Anna; it flew through die air and hit odier people. It kept coming. Anna was not enjoying it any more. The spinning began to cease. Vision returned. The ride attendant stopped die car. What a mess. Jamie was covered from head to foot in half digested hot dog, chips and candyfloss and die usual carrot lumps. The smell was die foulest tiling ever. Everyone else got off the ride, retching because of the smell.

Anna looked over at Jamie. He had sick plastered over his right cheek. She looked down at herself. She had chunks in her hair, down her coat. She felt ill.

"Arghh. I can't believe you. This has to be die most embarrassing night of my life!" With that she flung the bar forward and walked unsteadily home.

Dazed and feeling quite ill, Jamie sat in die car. Loads of people were staring, laughing, walking away. The attendant of the ride helped him up and off. Sick covered his white jeans in luminous splotches. He felt worse than he'd ever done before. What a wally. He'd never face Anna again.

Beth Wigglesworth Winner of the Fourth Form Essay Prize

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Ruth Dalton.

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LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES Exercise books, drawing books, prizes, badges, water colours, scarves, etc., L. E. Cutforth (1912-17). These were presented by his two daughters, Mrs. Campbell of Cheshire and Mrs. Harrington of Zimbabwe who paid their first visit to the school, and kindly gave these items in memory of their distinguished Old Peterite father, Major-General Sir L. E. Cutforth, KBE, CB, who died in 1980.

ALCUIN LIBRARY The computerisation of the Library stock is now nearly complete (by the time you read this it may well be finished). As I write we have 9,450 books on the computer catalogue, and the eventual number will be close to 10,000. Since the end of the last school year at the beginning of July, 1995, some 1,850 books have been added to our computer records. These include 774 new stock items (721 books, 36 videos, 6 CD-ROMs and 11 sound recordings — these the nucleus of our new and, we hope, growing collection).

I am once again privileged to acknowledge several generous donations to the library. In particular this year I have to thank Old Peterites Simon Atkinson, James Harrison, John Mitchell, Richard Sharpe, Christopher Smith, and the late Jeremy J. Beadle, for a magnificent donation of classics books in memory of the late Peter Croft. Leavers' donations have been received from Lucy Appleyard, Caroline Barton, Dominic Casperson, James Curley, Benjamin Firth, Simon Firth, Andrew Kay, Duncan Lamb, Ian Leadbeater, Kevin Lloyd, Marcos Patchett, David Powell, Katrina Rayner, Sarah Richardson, Emma Sherbourne, Rowena Smith and Tim Tang — we extend our sincere thanks to them all.

Personal thanks are due from me to many members of staff, and in particular I would once again like to thank John Mitchell for all his help (and for occasionally erupting from the Archives like the Demon King to demand silence in my absence — much to the astonishment of those pupils who are unfamiliar with his lair) and I.T. Staff Mike Jones and Chris Lawrie (the Lone Ranger now aided by Tonto?) and for much appreciated support.

Avril Pedley, Librarian

A recent publication concerns the work of W. J. Boddy, for many years drawing master with us. An exhibition of his paintings is being mounted in York City Art Gallery in July. Two examples of his work are in the Rhodes Room, and the Archivist will be interested to hear of any that readers know of, or see for sale. A large volume on another OP has been bought. "Swettenham"

by H. S. Barlow, a full life of colonialist Sir Frank Swettenham who gave his name originally to a port in Malaysia and is, so far as the archivist knows, the only OP to have his picture — a splendid one by John Singer Sargent — in the National Portrait Gallery. /. V. Mitchell

OLD PETERITE NEWS This year we have decided not to duplicate material from the Old Peterite Newsletter.

P. F. Ringrose (1940-44: School) We were sorry to see this death reported in a local paper. Peter died on 17th January 1996 in Harrogate District Hospital, aged sixty-nine years.

Peter was born in York on the 7th July 1926 and attended St. Peter's School between 1939 and 1944. He was a stylish athlete and was commissioned in the R.N.V.R. He attended Clare College, Cambridge where he read Law and subsequently practised as a solicitor in Leeds and Harrogate becoming senior partner of Lufton & Fawcett in 1956. He was a member of the Ripon Diocesan Board of Finance between 1959 and 1964 and President of the Leeds Law Society in 1974. He retired in 1987 when he became a consultant with Lufton & Fawcett and is survived by his wife Joan and four children, Mark, Julie, Roger and Marianne.

FROM THE ARCHIVES Thanks to the generosity of Old Peterites and others, many items have been added to our collection, and visitors have increased in number. It is gratifying to see so much interest, and the pleasure shown when individuals come across their own records and photographs and those of contemporaries.

Amongst other memorabilia presented this year have been: 1920 School photograph K. H. England (1920-21) O.T.C. Swagger stick, badge and Copy Card A. D. G. Staines (1950-51) Prize book gained by Wilfred Ingham (1901-08) Miss Ingham Drama programmes, news cuttings, etc.

David Rumfitt (1930-39) Further shields, badges, photographs of Haydn Hanks (1928-35) Miss B. Hanks (U.S.A.) 104