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Prize List Stephenson Prizes for Latin Senior Kirk Hullis junior Hayley Oram P.E. Lord Prizes for Classical Civilisation Senior Esther Maunder junior Matthew Parkin Whytehead Memorial Prize for Theology David Hancock Toyne Prize for European History Philip Kerrigan Geography Prizes Senior Alison Heaton junior Christopher Maitland L.C. Le Tocq Prize for Economics Alison Heaton The Friends of St. Peter's Prize for Business Studies Philippa Bennett Politics Prize James Plant Skrentny Prize for Creative Writing Peter Bainbridge Brian Holbeche Memorial Prize for a Critical Essay Rachel Harran Jack Brittain Memorial Prizes for Middle School Essay IVth form Alastair Robertson lllrd form Richard Gibbon John Crook Prize for Poetry James Tilston The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes Senior Ruth Dalton junior Charlotte Black Robin Shannon Memorial Prize for Spoken English Samuel Brown Richard Atkinson Memorial Prizes for Drama Katherine Gormley Arthur Craven Memorial Prizes for Spoken French Senior Alexander Thornton junior Eleanor Wilton French Essay Prize Kirk Hullis Middle School Information Technology Prize Christopher Emmerson Mathematics Prize Andrew Taylor Mathematics Project Prize Peter Hield Walter Smith Prize for Biology Jonathan Price Chemistry Prize Simon Fishley Wilcox Prize for Physics Andrew Taylor Walter Smith Prize for GCSE Practical Work Hayley Oram Art Prizes Senior James Yeomans junior Hayley Oram Design and Technology Prize Tristan Best Old Peterite Lodge Prizes for Service to the Community Alba-Luz Buckle Raymond Chung Tudor Howat Prize for Music Composition Emma Taylor Orange-Bromehead Prize for String Instrument Accomplishment Faith Alexander Pemberton Prize for Wind and Brass Matthew Evans Music Prizes Senior Richard Collier, Marie-Sophie Dalglish junior Guy Wood, David Jackson Form Prizes Vth form Christopher Maitland, Hayley Oram, Matthew Sleath, Alexander Thornton IVth form Charlotte Black, Vanessa Humphrey, Alistair Robertson, Rosemary Sanderson lllrd form Alexander Drysdale, Matthew Maitland, Andrew Roberts, Nicholas Rusling Barry Daniel Award Sarah Brown Graham Watt Leadership Prize (sponsored by the Army) Paul Tetlow The Shepherd Scholarship Timothy Taylor K.H. Rhodes Prize Prudence Bundy Norman Crombie Memorial Prize Paul Tetlow
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to all those pupils and staff w h o have contributed to this issue of the Peterite and especially to those people w h o provided their words in electronic f o r m . Perhaps the remaining technophobes would get their act into gear for next year. As a past editor of the Peterite commented " N o b o d y w h o hasn't done it realises what a lot of work it is". The only comforting thought is that several members of staff have now "done it".
Although David Newman's, the retiring editor, suggestion of a more succinct journal of the year did not find approval with members of the Senior Common Room nobody rose to his challenge to take the job on! The text is unexpurgated and unedited. It is intended to give a flavour of the diverse range of activities which characterise a St Peter's School year.
Special thanks go to IDEAS (Yorkshire) Ltd for the design and artwork of this year's issue of The Peterite, and to Noel Richardson & Co Ltd (York) for the printing.
The photographs were provided by many people but special mention must be made of Chris Hall, Maurice Monteith, David Newman and David Morris. Professional photographs by Andrew Nadolski, Monty Rackusen and courtesy of the York Evening Press are also included.
J M Haystead Director of Development & Media Relations
Head Master's Commemoration Speech
28 June 1997
My Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, Sheriff and his lady, High-Sheriff, Sir Leon Brittan, Dean of York, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Academic Scholarships Miki Ayton Philippa Bennett Preeti Bhat Charlotte Black Susanna Brunton Alison Calvert Ruth Dalton David Hancock Rachel Harran Kirk Hullis Vanessa Humphrey Louisa Kiddle Matthew Maitland Andrew Roberts Alistair Robertson Mark Rusling Nicholas Rusling Rosemary Sanderson Benjamin Scott Nikolai Shepherd Trevor Smith Hannah Stower Andrew Taylor Rachel Taylor James Tilston Guy White
UVI UVI LVI IV UVI LVI LVI UVI UVI UVI IV III III III IV LVI III IV LVI LVI III III UVI LVI LVI IV
I welcome you all here today to our prizegiving. It is a ritual which celebrates the achievements of our school and which marks the transition between what has come before and what comes after. It will have most significance for those pupils who are leaving school today—those parents who no longer have a schoolchild but a young adult—those teachers who are leaving and moving to another phase in their lives — but it has significance to us all as a milestone — another academic year has passed. Another round of activities. Another set of achievements. Let me mention some of them.
• As many of you know, there were two very successful
We began the year with excellent A Level results. St Peter's was placed in the First Division of the "Daily Telegraph's" A level League Table and the twelfth highest mixed school. CCSE results were better than ever with 9 9 % of pupils gaining grades A-C. 6 3 % achieved grade A or A* and we were the fourth highest mixed school. I praise not only the high fliers, but the large number of pupils who responded so well to the challenge of public examinations. I hope that examinations that have just finished have gone well.
in existence for 42 years and there are some famous
short one-man play as a curtain raiser to the production. It was a tremendous tour de force. He played five parts with as many regional accents. I wonder if there is any truth in the rumour that Mr Lowe is considering staging "Two Gentlemen of Verona" next year with Gareth playing both parts? • In sport, traditions
continue.
St Peter's 15 year old cricketers had a good victory over a Manchester schools select team. The fixture has been names amongst past teams:- Crawley, Yates, Lloyd and Atherton. The first eleven is a young side who began the season with some notable results, including defeating the MCC. What a pity so many games were lost this season to the weather. After a gap of 21 years, pupils were entered for the John Parry Swimming Relays. The two girls teams won and the boys were well placed.
I thank the Chaplain for spotting the following piece in the Sri Lankan "Daily News". A press conference was called by the state exam board in Dhaka to explain the 4000 expulsions of pupils for cheating and physical attacks on staff. The spokesman said "I blame the parents. Many insist on sitting with their children during the exams and helping with the answers, and being bigger and stronger, they usually commit the most violent atrocities on the monitors. The ones sitting Geography are the worst: they are vicious!" You may be aware that what was once an argument against league tables has now been put forward as a genuine proposal. In a recent edition of the Secondary Head's Association journal HEADLINES (or HEADLICE, as my children call it) a case was made for all extra-curricular activities to be included in the league tables.
Durham Shield for the total matches won against one of
What a boon that would be to St Peter's, because if you look carefully at the exam results of our pupils, you will see that some of our best musicians and sportswomen and sportsmen were among our highest achievers.
to do well in his swimming
at national level and was included in a junior Great Britain team that went to Canada. The girls tennis teams were unbeaten and won the final of the York League. The netball teams won 26 out of 30 matches. The under 14 and the under 15 girls' hockey teams won every match and we played boys hockey matches for the first time ever for the same age group. In rugby for the second year running, St Peter's won the our traditional rivals. There were also clean sweeps over Woodhouse Grove and Barnard Castle. In rowing the boys' and girls' crews had a very successful season and the girls' under 16 four won the first medal for the Boat Club — a silver— at the National Schools'Regatta.
They were rowing in "Yorkie"
— the boat donated to the school by Nestle Rowntree. The boys' first eight races at Henley on Wednesday. I wish them the best of luck. Last but not least, teaming up with his father, Mark Baxter won, the national Father and Sons Golfing Tournament.
• There has been significant support for this year's three charities: Eckersley House, Childline and the Balkan the Community Service work which throughout
continued
the year.
Prudence A Bundy Paul D Tetlow
• The Amnesty Group concentrated on efforts to free
Monitors:
• Over SO pupils are enrolled in the Duke Of Edinburgh
children in captivity for political reasons.
Helen E Atkinson Miki Y Ayton Philippa S Bennett T Tristan Best Jayne E Bowers Raymond J H Chung Richard J S Collier Andrew J Daughtrey Matthew T Evans David J Hancock Kirk Hullis ]odieanne Littleboy Carolyn A Magee Esther C Maunder Jonathon E F Price Matthew P Vowles Gemma C Walker
"Caucasian Chalk Circle". The latter play's theme inspired Gareth Pierce in the fifth year to write and act a
Andrew Roberts continued
Project through the efforts of our pupils in addition to
Heads of School
drama productions this year. "Grease" and the
Award scheme. Adam Hudson was awarded a Gold Award: the first for 21 years • a chamber music group from St Olave's reached the National Finals of the Schools' Chamber Music Competition. Faith Alexander was a member of the winning string trio for senior pupils together with two friends from the City of Leeds youth orchestra. They performed in a winners concert at the prestigious music venue, St John's Smith Square, London. We had our best ever results in music performance examinations in December, only to do even better in March! Rachel Harran's
2 grade S's with distinction for
flute and piano deserves special mention. And a group of St Peter's pupils reached the finals of a national pop group
competition
Our commemoration service, this prize giving, my speech mark the end of another successful year. These rituals provide us with some stability — a marker. We all need to know where we are so that we can plan how to get where we want to go. A Yorkshireman— John Harrison—struggled for 40 years to solve the problem of how a ship's position at sea could be fixed. You can read about it in Dava Sobel's book, "Longitude" in our library. There were plenty of charts and maps but they were no use to you if you didn't know where you were. The sun's angle at midday helped fix a navigator's position north or south of the Equator, but it was not possible to calculate how far east or west one had travelled. His solution to the competition set by Parliament in 1 714 was for the ship to carry two clocks. One was kept set at the time of the last port and the other adjusted to match the sun's position at midday. The time difference gave the position east or west of the last port. Prototypes were carried by Captain James Cook on the Endeavour. This system was used for nearly two centuries. Nowadays there are thousands
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satellites circulating the earth to help ships navigate the seas and spaceships to navigate the universe. Such are the changes that have happened during our lifetimes. Which of you adults could imagine (when you were children) the world in which we now live. Who would have imagined that on Monday night Hong Kong would be handed back to China. How then can we expect to know what the world will be like when these children are our age? Technological change is exponential and, it would seem, unstoppable. We are being swept along on a tide of change.
equipped for that uncertain future. We want to ensure that we can continue to provide this excellent educational experience for similar numbers of children. In an increasingly competitive world we have to plan to maintain our position as one of the best independent schools in the country. We cannot afford to rest on our laurels.
Head Girl's Commemoration Vote of Thanks
We know some of the changes in the immediate future : • Today 100 Vlth Formers leave and more than a 110 children will join St Peter's in September. • Today among our leavers are the first group of girls to have joined the school as eight year olds in St Olave's.
With the addition of Clifton Preparatory School, the total number will be around 980 pupils in the three schools on this campus with over 510 pupils in St Peter's. In our school assembly, I have said farewell to the domestic and teaching staff leaving this Summer.
Who would have predicted that our own Modern Languages department would be able to video conference with our French exchange school in Burgundy. The effects of such developments on every aspect of our lives is well documented. For some, time stands still. At the recent Memorial Service for Kenneth Chilman, one visitor asked Mr Mitchell if he could be introduced to Mr Dronfield.
I should like to thank them for their contribution to the life of the school and assure them that although the times they were thanked may not seem in proportion to their efforts, they did touch the lives of so many pupils and colleagues. At this moment of reflection and sadness, I will mention the death of one of our pupils, Foluso Rotowa at half term. In his memory, we are fundraising for a significant contribution to medical equipment. Pupils held a talent show on Tuesday raising £800 to which Barclays Bank added a further £1000. The project will be the focus of our charity walk in May next year.
The implications for education are dramatic. Not only the content of our teaching is changing but the method of its delivery and the expectations of our pupils. If they are to succeed in the world they must expect to continue their education, to retrain and change occupations. We believe that they will need good communication skills and thinking skills with the ability to learn independently. They will need social skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
I share the concern voiced by the Prince of Wales about educational standards. Like the boy in the "Emperor's New Clothes", his comments strike to the core.
Like John Harrison's two clocks— we have to have one eye on where we have come from, and one eye on where we are now, to help us chart our path for the future. We strive for all pupils to reach high levels of academic achievement and some attain exceptional results in public examinations. But all leave here as well-rounded individuals, as mature, social beings with many skills and interests and with every chance of succeeding in their chosen field in the future. They leave with strong bonds of friendship, with respect for their dedicated teachers, tutors and house staff. They leave with an understanding of some of the problems of the less fortunate and many have a desire to serve their community and their country. Following in the tradition of the past, many will be successful and find fame, fortune or personal satisfaction. All this we wish to retain. But we also want to ensure that they are
As some of you may know, I have been here for 10 years since the first girls were allowed into the school and so I feel very honoured to be the first Head Girl to make this speech. The process of writing it made me think of other commemorations that I have been to. Between mine and my older brother and sisters, I think it works out to be about a day and a half in total. I am glad that I don't have to do it all at once! I would like to thank Sir Leon Brittan for coming and speaking to us today. Thank you to Paul as Head Boy and the rest of the Monitors for their support over the last year. Thank you to the staff, especially the Head Master and Second Master for their support and guidance.
For our nation, this is a great challenge. Ranked 29th in a world league based on maths and science tests, we must surely respond.
In order to ensure that the education we provide will be appropriate we have this year undertaken a major strategic planning exercise. The first stage has been to develop a vision of the future of the school . We are currently developing strategies to move us towards the realisation of that vision. This planning has involved the school community in its widest sense and will continue to do so.
My Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, Sheriff and his lady, High-Sheriff, Sir Leon Brittan, Dean of York, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Sir Leon Brittan and Mr Don Hamilton Sadly for the school community, we also say farewell to Mr Don Hamilton and wish him and Mrs Hamilton every happiness in retirement. He has served St Peter's since 1969 as Head of Physics, Housemaster of the Grove and as Second Master since 1987. I thank him for his loyalty and friendship. His devotion and commitment to the school have been tireless. Let us take this opportunity to express our appreciation. Today is a day of commemoration and we look forward as well as back. St Peter's School has just as strong a sense of its future as it does of its past. My staff and Governors look to you pupils and parents to help us to keep on course, to give children the best start in life possible. We look to our leavers to carry our good name into the wider world as you embark on your travels and continue your education. You have reached a turning point. The future is yours but don't forget us. The school will be here waiting to hear of your successes. We shall be adapting to the needs of future generations of children. God bless yo.u all!
A F Trotman
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those who work behind the scenes, they, I fear, are sometimes taken for granted. I am not going to name all of them as it would take too long and I would undoubtedly forget some of them. But all those who work to make the school look its best and to keep it running smoothly, thank you. Prudence Bundy (UVI) The first girls since St Peter's School became co-educational to go right through from starting at St Olave's in 1987: Helen Atkinson Alba-Luz Sandobel Buckle Prudence Bundy Gemma Croft Emma Fitton Mauricia Hart jodieanne Littleboy
Board of Governors 1996/7 Chairman:
E A K Denison, Esq., O.B.E., T.D., M.A., B.C.L
Members:
County Councillor D J Ashton, F.C.A. R A Elliott, Esq., F.C.A, M.LI.A.(dip) The Very Revd R Furnell (Dean of York) F B S Harnby, Esq. W M Hudson, Esq. C E King-Reynolds, Esq., J.P., M. A., L, R. A. M. N A McMahon Turner G Millar, Esq. F.C.A. Major General D M Naylor, C B., M.B.E., D.L Dr R B Page, M.A., M.B., BChir. Mrs E M Reid Mrs C Rymer, J.P. Mrs J Stephenson, B.A. Professor A Suggett, B.Sc, Ph.D. R J Wilson, Esq. M.A. D G D Blackburn, Esq.
Clerk to the Board:
The Old Peterite Club 1996/7 Office Holders President: W M Hudson Secretary: P J Netherwood Treasurer: A B Tuck
Changes to the Board for 1997/8 Retiring:
G E King-Reynolds, Esq. Professor A Suggett D G D Blackburn, Esq.
New Members:
N Shepherd, Esq. R Wood, Esq. R C Dixon B.A. (Clerk to the Board)
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Friends of St Peter's School Looking back over the year, I think we can feel quite happy with what we have achieved. This year's committee has been House-based for the first time, Boarding Houses as well as day Houses, and it is hoped that our support in the Houses will be put to good use. The committee has met four times in addition to the Annual General Meeting. During 1996/7 the Friends have hosted a reception after the first Evensong; assisted with the very successful Open Evening; held a very enjoyable Quiz Night; held a 'Welcome' Evening for St Olave's )5 parents; and organised a sell-out 'Christine Austin Wine Tasting'. Friends provided their traditional assistance with the 'Leavers Ball' decorations and bar; and the end of term 'Strawberries and Wine Evening'. Friends contributed funds towards a CD stand and CD's for the library, an orchestral xylophone, benches for the school grounds and fencing under-jackets. Many thanks to all committee members and particularly to those who retire this year. I hope they will still attend our events.
New committee members will be chosen in
September. Our aim is "to foster a close and friendly relationship amongst parents and staff, past and present, and Old Peterites, and to support the school." Our social events are an enjoyable way of bringing members together and making everyone feel part of an organisation that is ready and able to support the school whenever appropriate.
996/7 Committee President: Chairman: Secretaries:
A F Trotman Mrs A Sanderson Mrs R Miers Mrs J Kemp Treasurer: Mrs ] Day Staff representatives: Miss G Terry D J Hughes Members: Mrs W Baber Mrs J Bray Mrs D Carter Mrs D Curiey Mrs J Firth Mr R Fitton Mrs P Fowler H Fowles Mrs G Freak Mrs A Hainsworth Mrs D Harran Mrs F MiddletonWalker Mrs J Rich Mrs P Robertson Mrs M Sweet
Thank you all for the part you have played in this and for making my year as chair such an enjoyable one.
Changes for 1997/8 Secretary: Treasurer:
A Sanderson
Mrs j Rich Mrs F MiddletonWalker
Music The String Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra The Symphony Orchestra has had a major focus within the Department this year; with so many good string players in St Peter's and, indeed, St Olave's, we decided to arrange regular evening rehearsals approximately three weekly intervals throughout the School year. We also arranged for several of the instrumental teachers to be on hand to assist during the rehearsals, not the least Raimonda Koco, new to our department, who led the orchestra and gave valuable guidance at critical times. The Symphony Orchestra has included the best players from St Peter's and St Olave's and the result has been excellent to see in the splendid Autumn performances of the 'Dambusters March, Herold's 'Clog Dance' and a selection from Delibes'' Copellia '.In the Summer concert the first movement of Dvorak's ' New World ' Symphony together with sections of Mussorgsky's ' Pictures from an Exhibition ' were performed to a high standard with evident enthusiasm. The Dvorak movement's having some most complicated areas which were negotiated so convincingly. Special thanks go to those parents who made special cakes or biscuits for rehearsal-break refreshments which have helped to make these rehearsals occasions to look forward to. Many thanks also to Chris Blood for his help with the wind and brass side of things and especially to Maggy Lamb for all her help with not only string matters but also as a coordinator for the whole orchestra.
The works tackled by the String Orchestra during the year showed the versatility of this ensemble. For the St Cecilia's Day Concert, 'The Waltzing Cat' and 'Plink Plank Plunk' by Leroy Anderson were performed with great character by the String Orchestra (followers of Richard Collier's double bass career will be interested to note that he was persuaded out of orchestral retirement, minus bow, of course, to double the size of the bass section for the latter piece), while the Chamber Orchestra tackled the challenging 'Finale' from Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'. A Caledonian version of the first movement of this piece was then rendered with great spirit and foot stamping at the Cabaret evening 'All Saltz of Music'. The highlight of the year was undoubtedly Faith Alexander's and Marie-Sophie Dalglish's outstanding performance of Bach's Double Violin Concerto in the Spring Term Concert. The soloists executed the complex contrapuntal melodies with style, grace and maturity. The excellent accompaniment by the Chamber Orchestra ensured a memorable performance. This concert also stretched the whole ranks of the Orchestra to its limits with a complete play through o f ' The Capriol Suite' by Peter Warlock. This collection of familiar sounding dances is deceptive in its simplicity, and gave rise to some rather worried last minute staring at the dots on the page, and some greatly relieved expressions as the last chords died away. During the summer term, the Chamber Orchestra was joined by some wind and brass players to rehearse and perform various works with Upper Sixth soloists. Faith Alexander once again showed her talent in a stylish performance of the 1st Movement of Haydn's 2nd Violin Concerto in G major. A sparkling rendition of the 1st Movement of Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto in A major was given by Rachel Harran and Faure's 'Elegy for Cello', performed by Joanna Mawby, provided a lyrical contrast to balance the programme. Again, the Chamber Orchestra played with its customary sensitivity to accompany the soloists. Under the expert direction of Ms Lamb and Mr Wright the String Orchestra has proved most enjoyable. The less experienced players benefit from playing alongside the more advanced musicians, who themselves are given the opportunity to excel in the smaller Chamber Orchestra. Joanna Mawby (UVI) Footnote: A word or two on |oanna Mawby - modesty will have prevented her from eulogising on her own performance of the Faure, but from the viola section, I can assure you that she played her cello quite beautifully. During her short time with us at St Peter's, her ever willing and very able contribution to the music has been a real asset, and has enabled us to tackle some of the ambitious works she has written about above.
A P Wright
M K Lamb
Band Report Although we had not rehearsed for over two months, after the summer holidays we all soon got back into the way of the band and began working for the St Cecilia's Day Concert which was to be held later in the Christmas term. As always Mr Blood was our able conductor although his incapability to use numbers instead of fust grunts at the start of pieces caused many performers to laugh instead of play. In the Christmas term we played 'Lustsiel Overture' and an arrangement of the Toccata in D Minor by Bach. Along with these two we also played the theme tune from TV's 'Soldier, Soldier' Musket, Fife and Drum - which seemed to resurface throughout the year whenever we needed another piece, which meant Carrie telling me about her love for Robson 6 Jerome. We did not have a Band Concert in the Easter term, but instead saved ourselves for the two concerts of the Summer term. The first, 'All Salz of Musik' was to raise funds for the forthcoming music tour to Salzburg . As well as the above mentioned TV theme, we also played the many pieces in one 'Instant Concert' in which the trumpet section were reluctant to clap the offbeats in the 'Chicken Reek' section but were extremely willing to 'groan' at the end of the following section. The Head of Band, Matthew 'Floppy' Evans, led everyone in the 'Wizard of Oz' making 'Munchkin' sounds in the performance. 'The Rockford Files', 'Northpoint Fantasy' and the Suite from' Carmen' were also performed. On Bank Holiday Monday during half term, we spent the day performing in the Museum Gardens but it was not one of our usual standard as many people were missing. We played 'Montagues & Capulets' from Prokovief's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Hoist's Suit No 1 in E flat which we also played in the final concert of the year. In the Museum Gardens, we also played pieces from the other concerts and a selection from 'Star Wars'. Everyone worked hard throughout the year and we are looking forward to the Austrian Tour in July. Thanks go to Mr Blood for all his efforts over the past year as none of this would have been possible without him and who has convinced us that playing in the band is really lots of fun! Rosemary Sanderson (IV)
The School Choir has developed well this year and it has been so pleasing to see so many former members of the Training Choir moving over to the School Choir; in fact, more than ever before so that the choir now numbers well over 100 members. Much of this success has been due to Joanna Marsh's excellent work w i t h the Training Choir ably supported by Mark Edwards. This has b r o u g h t it's o w n problems not least in providing music for everyone, nevertheless, we have coped but now are undertaking a review of the structure of Choral music at St Peter's. The Choral Evensong in September was the chance to sing t w o works especially associated w i t h York Minster - Noble's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B minor and Bairstow's ' Though I speak w i t h the tongues of men and angels '. Both are in preparation for a concert next year featuring works connected w i t h the Minster and in which Dr. Francis Jackson, w h o suggested the project, will play the organ. At the St Cecilia's Day Concert Pergolesi's
lively Magnificat accompanied by strings was a highlight and in the Advent Carol service Simon Lindley's beautiful setting of ' Ave Maria ' was evocatively sung by the senior girls in the choir. The Carol service in the Minster was again a memorable occasion with an American setting by Ronald Arnatt of Rosetti's words' Love came d o w n at Christmas' together w i t h Walther's 17th century setting of 'Joseph Lieber, Joseph mein' being particularly notable. Much of the School Choir's rehearsal time has focused on music for the Summer's tour to Austria. Old favourites by John Rutter have resurfaced such as 'Good A l e ' , 'O waly, waly', 'Dashing away with the smoothing iron' but have been rehearsed alongside new pieces like Michael Neaum's 'The water of Tyne', 'One Singular Sensation' from 'Chorus Line' and an arrangement o f ' Meet the Flintstones 'one young tenor asked of this latter piece ' is this for C o m m e m . ? -' the idea of choir recession in the Minster concluding with a solo voice plaintively calling o u t ' Wilma! ' was contemplated but discarded ! Instead, Schutz's Psalm 100 was sung antiphonally with the brass group at the Commemoration Service in the Minster and gave a glimpse, I hope, of the excitement which Schutz must have felt when he heard similar pieces on his first visit to Venice in the early 1 7th century and then went home to Germany to imitate the new style. Edgar Bainton's 'And I saw a new heaven' was the second anthem and its long ethereal lines were well suited to the Minster's broad acoustics. The Chamber Choir has been the noisiest in rehearsal which I remember, but despite this, have worked well on their regular Friday night slot to produce high standard
Music Competition Results
Bratislavan Choir Visit The year started with a visit from the Bratislavan Boys' Choir who we had met on our own tour to Eastern Europe in 7 995. Together with our choir we gave a joint concert in the School Chapel. Their singing of their own folk-songs was especially poignant and it is always interesting to compare the difference in tone quality between Eastern European choirs and our own. The great generosity of our pupils and parents when the Bratislavan coach was broken into and robbed was so good to see and our visitors were very grateful for this.
All Saltz of Musik
performances. The normal Christmas events at the St Sampson's Centre and Bootham Park Hospital and for our own Community Service's Tea party concluded a long tiring term and then in the Easter term the chamber choir's major contribution to a special Sunday evening service including evidence of their enthusiasm for Palestrina and sixteenth century English church music was much appreciated. Besides this sacred music new arrangements of Beatles' songs and various folk song arrangements including a complex version of 'Scarborough Fair ' have been successfully tackled. The Girls' Close Harmony Croup's main performance during the year was for an evening organized by Joanna Marsh in aid of Amnesty International, a charity which the department has regularly supported over the last five years. In the concert a setting of some extracts from a diary of a thirteen-year-old Bosnian girl during the period 1991-1993 set to music by Anthony Powers was sung most movingly. The setting in fourteen short movements gave a glimpse of the impact of that terrible war on a young child. I am certain that both performers and listeners gained so much from the experience. The Barbershop Group has been most ably lead by Mark Edwards this year and it has been especially pleasing to see them develop so well. With only one member remaining from last year there was a major job of rebuilding to be undertaken, not just in singing the music to a high standard but also in really performing which has always been such a hallmark of the 'Rockin' Hairdressers'. A P Wright
All Saltz of Musik was the title of the special concert in May to raise money for the Music Tour to Salzburg. Like the two previous concerts of this sort, the hall was arranged as if for a cabaret with an informal arrangement of tables and chairs, a licensed bar and 'nibbles '. The Band 's excellent playing of the theme music from ' Soldier, Soldier', the Chamber Choir's performance of 16th century madrigals, the School Choir's singing of Folk song arrangements and these combined with the versatility of the Rockin' Hairdressers and the sheer energy of the Swing Band all augur well for another excellent tour. The evening raised £1000, which was marvellous- many thanks to all who helped.
Music Competition We were very fortunate indeed to have David Owen Norris as our Music Competition Adjudicator this year; not only did he do this job fantastically well,but also gave us a marvellous concert the evening before with many amusing anecdotes as well recounting his more bizarre experiences as an international concert pianist and broadcaster. In the Competition itself he was full of practical and sensible advice to all the splendid group of musicians who reached the finals. •
Woodwind Senior Rachel Harran junior Simon Jackson Brass Senior Robin Jackson junior Ben Dale Strings Senior Marie-Sophie Dalglish junior Caroline Liddle Piano Senior Joanna Mawby junior David Jackson Overall Winner Senior Marie-Sophie Dalglish junior David Jackson
Music staff This year Robert Patterson, the organ scholar at York Minster, joined as a piano teacher as did Mrs Pamela Denny, a very experienced teacher who travels to us from Dewsbury. An international flavour has been added to the Department as Mrs Barbara Oakes from New Zealand and Mrs Raimonda Koco from Albania joined us in September to teach violin. Mrs Penny Ferguson came to us last November as some of her 'cello pupils transferred from York College and as our own cello teaching was increasing - we now have two cello teachers with almost thirty cellists in total in the Junior and Senior Schools. The continued expansion in all areas of instrumental teaching is so pleasing to see. Ms Margaret Lamb has done so much to encourage this in the area of strings and Mr Christopher Blood has done the same for woodwind and brass. The further growth of chamber music in the school is also a tribute to their work. Miss Joanna Marsh has continued to give valuable support to the department with her organization of Associated Board exams, rehearsing with the Training Choir, organizing concerts and accompanying work in so many areas besides of course, organ-playing - she will be missed greatly as she moves to Christ's Hospital, Horsham. Mr Christopher Johnson, after a short period with us as Head of Music in St. Olave's has decided to pursue his career elsewhere and we wish him success with this. Mr Paul Miles-Kingston, one of our piano teachers leaves us to take up a fulltime job with Banks Music Publishing and Mr Don Bousted, one of our guitar teachers is also leaving to move to Ormskirk. My thanks go to all members of the Music Department for another excellent year.
A P Wright
Music Awards
Associated Board Music Results Autumn Term
Edward Long Awards
Instrument
Faith Alexander (UVI)
Violin/ Piano
Katherine Cormley (UVI)
Saxophone/ Piano
Rachel Harran (UVI)
Flute/Piano
Marie-Sophie Dalglish (LVI) Violin/Piano Robin Jackson ( LVI)
Horn/Piano
Mark Whiting (LVI)
Violin/Piano
Andrew Acaster (V)
Trumpet/Piano
Oliver Hainsworth (V)
Violin
Rosemary Sanderson (IV)
Bassoon/Piano
David Jackson (III)
Viola/Piano
Simon Jackson (III)
Oboe/Piano
Waine Awards Katherine Cormley (UVI)
Saxophone/ Piano
Rachel Harran (UVI)
Flute/Piano
Guy Lewis (UVI)
Singing/Violin
Alison Calvert (LVI)
Clarinet/Piano
Marie-Sophie Dalglish (LVI) Violin/Piano Robin Jackson (LVI)
Horn/Piano
lona Marks (LVI)
Violin
Mark Whiting (LVI)
Violin/Piano
Zoe Wight (LVI) '
Trumpet/Piano
Andrew Acaster (V)
Trumpet/Piano
Oliver Hainsworth (V)
Violin
Benjamin Dale (IV)
Trombone/Piano
Alexandra Dow (IV)
Flute
Katie Jenkins (IV)
Violin/Piano
Rosemary Sanderson (IV)
Bassoon/Piano
Katrina Wight (IV)
Cello/Piano
David Jackson (III)
Viola/Piano
Simon Jackson (III)
Oboe/Piano
Hannah Stower (III)
Violin
Simon Scott Whiteley (III)
Trombone/Piano
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Trombone/Piano
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L. One of the hardest decisions facing anyone brave enough to produce a school play is the initial selection of the right show. This can make or break the success of the production from the outset. The vastly experienced and tireless Ian Lowe yet again got it right by choosing a show that was not only ideal for a school audience but also uniquely suited to the collection of individuals in the school at the time.
rarely - from a really exuberant spectacle. The last time I felt like that was when Northampton Town got promotion from the Fourth Division nearly twenty years ago!
It is hard to imagine a more plausible group of "pink ladies" than Suzanna Brunton, Faith Alexander, Katie Gormley and Charlotte Brassington, or more likely lads than Gareth Pierce, Edd Brooke, Ted Duncan and Peter Anderson. These two sets of guys and gals are the backbone of the show, and both were entirely convincing and full of humour in their group dynamics, not to mention their impeccable American accents. Other essential ingredients in the success of the show were two outstanding principals (Emily Appleyard and David Hancock), strong supporting performances from the straightlaced Patty (Kate Dowds) and the ' pusillanimous Eugene (Sam Cooper), an hilarious cameo role for Richard Rastall as the cool compere Vince Fontaine and an eyecatching singing slot for Andy Kemp as Johnny Casino, aided by a chorus of singers and dancers. This was indeed a remarkable show, for me the most accomplished and enjoyable performance I have seen in my nine years at St Peter's. Sometimes a reviewer of a school play has to avoid telling the whole truth, as the whole truth can be needlessly unkind to some of the performers. On other occasions he may fall into the trap of damning with faint praise by saying everyone was good when they weren't really. But on this occasion I can honestly say that everything about the show was outstanding. As the cast took their bows, I did not find myself thinking, "Didn't they do • well, considering...?" or "How did Emily and David measure up to Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta?" I simply hoped that they would come back for an encore of "Creased Lightning" or "Summer Lovin'", and felt that buzz of excitement that one gets - all too
On reflection, perhaps the producer was right not to lead them back in for a rousing finale: the hallmark of a really good show is to leave the audience begging for more. So, why was it such a box-office smash? I have already touched on the exuberance of the performers, and I think this was the key. Wherever one looked, people had smiles on their faces: actors, musicians, even the backstage crew (as ever, the old stalwarts like Dick Hubbard and David Hughes were there in the background, along with set designers Chris Hall and Alistair Cray and costume designer Arbell Lowther). One sensed that the show was great fun for all those involved, and that there would be a sense of loss when it was all over. To produce a show of such calibre in the penultimate week of a long and tiring term is a remarkable achievement, for which Ian Lowe deserves great credit, as do the other
members of the production team, the remarkable Spencers - one leading a slick and lively orchestra with style and composure, the other bringing gusto and a touch of class to the choreography. But the most credit must go to the performers, who rose to the occasion and showed us what they were capable of. One of the things which gave me most pleasure as a specatator was to see individuals discovering new talents in themselves and bringing them out in each other. We all knew David Hancock could act; but could he sing? Or dance? I suspect he didn't know the answers to those questions himself until he had a go, and discovered that the answer was emphatically in the affirmative. Likewise, we all knew Faith Alexander to be an accomplished musician and singer, but could she act? Not half. Perhaps the biggest revelation of all was Peter Anderson. Most people in the school would know of him by his reputation as an extrovert rugby-player; few of us would have had him down as a versatile actor, capable of playing for laughs and moving an audience almost to tears within the same breath. Katie Cormley as Rizzo also showed the ability to cover a wide range of moods and emotions. These are just a few examples: the same could be said of any of the principals, all of whom showed us qualities in themselves that we do not normally see. I have picked out some individuals, but that is not really fair on the others, who were just as good. I have hardly mentioned the faultless Emily Appleyard, the outstanding Suzanna Brunton, the excellent Careth Pierce (What an an accent! What a voice!), the peerless Ted Duncan (What a laugh!), the immaculate Charlotte Brassington (What body language!), the egregious Edd Brooke....has anyone got a thesaurus, because I'm running out of superlatives and I haven't even got on to the musicians yet. Above all what made the show work was the teamwork, the chemistry and interaction of the artistes, who supported each other and worked for each other. Brilliant!
D S Newman
The Caucasian Chalk Circle Middle School Drama
It has always been difficult to find the time and the people for middle school drama productions. Changes in this year's daily routines make it harder still. When the School institutionally seems to offer no priority to time for drama, it is not surprising the youngsters themselves take some convincing of each rehearsal's importance. This production of Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle has, therefore, even more of the miracle about it than usual. I am not sure that Gareth Pierce's new 'frame' fits Brecht's play exactly: the decision demanded by the situation he creates is not quite in the wisdom-ofSolomon class, as the judge's final decision about the baby certainly is. Nevertheless, both in his writing and in his acting, Careth achieved a genuine tour de force and set precisely the right tone for this production, conjuring a sympathetic, humorous and thoughtful reaction from an audience which might have laughed of everyone but stayed to laugh with the whole cast instead, and to understand.
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Discovering the right balance between Comic and Tragedy is the most difficult aspect of the play. This production found it and exploited it successfully, risking farce on the one side, melodrama on the other, while never quite falling into
either. For example, the sight of a loser being hanged in the revolution provoked mirth at the not-quite-right mechanics of the process, but also touched pity by its very awkwardness. Real lynchings don't get the procedures right but they're still lethal. Comically, the casting of the bath scene had many in the audience speculating wildly that this just might be the Judi Dench Theatre's first nudity. The tension thus generated dissolved into a serious appreciation of Grusha's situation and the sacrifices she would make for the dead Governor's child. More centrally still, we were deliberately tempted to laugh at the near-caricature of the Governor's wife: our laughter took us towards despair over the woman's arrogance. We could understand how she is impervious to the real feelings she herself incites. Indeed, the players held the balance with such poise that it led us directly to the play's central paradox, the wisdom and justice of the drunken blockhead in judge's robes. There was genuine co-operation on stage throughout, and a series of inter-actions which felt like real people relating to each other. The soldiers worked in companies hurriedly flung together by the turmoil of the times - drilled, but not perfectly; loyal, but really to their own interests. Peasant families struggled to
work out who offered them threats in their troubles, and who offered security. The lovers stumbled through early encounters, exploring their feelings as they arose, not unfolding them as if they were scripted. Their re-union came with the genuine happiness of having got there at last. The court blundered towards justice as its officials tried to outmanoeuvre each other and the drunkard they appointed into what they thought was their power. Because this production did not otherwise have a star, I shall single out Lauren Grant who gave an assured and mature performance as the Governor's child at the centre of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. As the still point in chaos, everything revolved around this focus. We comprehended why the Governor's wife was not worthy of her child; we understood exactly what the child had gained from Grusha's devotion; and we knew who inspired the devotion. We could see exactly why the judge had come to the right decision, and know that he was right. I congratulate the whole cast and all their helpers on an enjoyable, funny and moving production.
D J Hughes
St Peter's School pupils are currently producing Art work of an incredibly high standard as indicated by the work around the school and the CCSE and 'A' Level examination results in August 1996. 50 pupils were entered for CCSE in Art and Design in 1996 and all 50 were awarded A* passes. 20 pupils were entered for 'A Level Art. 18 Gained A Grade passes and 2 gained B Grade passes.
5 0 entrants for GCSE Art all awarded A*'s London Examination Board Subject Officer, Tom McLean commented that the syllabus encourages the development of sound working habits and St Peter's exceptional results indicate that staff have succeeded in motivating students and achieved an incredible level of commitment. Georgina Terry studied at Falmouth College of Art and Birmingham University and gained a great deal of valuable experience whilst Artist in Residence at Christ's Hospital School, Sussex. Chris Hall studied Fine Art at Bretton College of Higher Education and gained his teaching qualification at Manchester Metroplitan University. This year's Sculpture in Residence, Alastair Gray, specialises in ceramics. The injection of new ideas and skills through the parttime Artist in Residence position has proved extremely valuable. The pupils see the artists carrying out their professional work in their non teaching time and their influence as role models is as important as the direct teaching of techniques. The full-time teachers also continue to be active professionals in terms of producing, exhibiting and selling their work. Georgina Terry is a sculptress and Chris Hall is a painter and printmaker, specialising in lino and lino etching. Anyone with a knowledge of St Peter's School, where sport and extra-curricular opportunities are many and varied, will realise the extent of commitment required of pupils who, in the majority of cases, are also involved in choirs, orchestras, drama and team sports. We look forward with eager anticipation to hearing the results of the Art GCSE and 'A' Level examination results this August.
Artist in Residence Alastair Gray When I first arrived at St Peter's I really did wonder what I had let myself in for. Not only did the Grounds staff decide that one of my sculptures
would
look
better
situated in "Clancy's" Scrap Yard but my first lesson was with a class of what seemed like three or four hundred prep school children, all eager to demonstrate their skill in handling several tons of clay. However, after a few weeks I soon got into the swing of things! Not only with the teaching commitment but also with the continuation of my own work. During this year I have managed to develop my work considerably and for me the residency at St Peter's has been extremely successful. A Gray
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Emma Fitton pictured with work Edward Duncan, self-portrait Zoe Wight, 'Annabel Long' James Yeomans, self-portrait Edward Duncan, self-portrait Mauricia Hart, self-portrait Alastair Gray, Artist in Residence Alison Pike, 'Bacon Pigs' Robert Taylor, 'Pigsty Pig & Rabbit' Andrew Daughtry, 'Heads'
They are worried and they are afraid, but they do not understand, so they do nothing but wait for the rains and pray. "Father, father, come quickly, come There is a highway that runs into the hills above Kansas City. The grass is the height of a man and green as can be.
quickly home. Susie has fever and she is crying and shouting. Hurry father, come quickly home."
It traps the rain in its folds, and the
The father comes home, though the
rain runs into the earth and feeds it,
crops are failing and need tending, for he
and from the hillsides spring streams
is worried and afraid. The mother too is
of bright water that run to the valleys,
worried and afraid, for the child cries out,
and the crops grow tall in the valleys.
and her forehead burns like the sun, and
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The cattle feed well in the valleys, and
her mouth is dry and there is no milk.
the men live happy in the valleys.
The father arrives and the mother comes
Finally the road comes to a peak, and
to him, but there is nothing he can do
you can stop there, amid the trees that
but stand and wring his hands with
are tall and strong, and look down
anxiousness. His brow creases and the
upon the great valley of Morrisom,
furrows crack the weather-beaten skin. It
where once the great herd of buffalo
is a farmer's face, it is a face of the land,
flowed, and now the amber fields of
and now it too is cracking and breaking,
grain sway in the occasional breeze.
as the land is already cracked and
There is a highway that runs into the hills
broken.
above Kansas City. The earth is skittled
"Go to the store," says the woman. She
with rocks and stones, and the ground
is whispering, and the worry in the voice
cuts the feet of those who walk upon it.
is like the frost that blades the grass with
From the hillsides the scar-ghosts of
its icy edge on a sunny winters day. "Co
streams cut down to the valley floor and
to the store," she says, "and phone for
the soil that is red as the sunset. Finally
the doctor. Please go quickly. "Have no
the road comes to a peak, and you look
doubt that it is fear in the voice, have no
there upon the great valley of Morrisom,
doubt it is fear. The man does not doubt.
where once the great herd of buffalo
He understands, understands the fear, the
flowed. But now the earth is cracked and
fear that bites hard at his stomach and
bleeding, and the crops grow to no more
clamps his throat in its dryness, the fear
than the height of a baby, before they fall
that he too has in his own eyes, his body,
to the ground, weak and useless, to die.
his heart. He understands well this fear
"We have had no rain for a year, the harvest has failed, the cattle are ill and give no milk, and still the rains will not come. "This is what they say in the great valley of Morrisom.
and the need to go quickly. Silently he hurries out across the fields that now spew red dust into the sky. Silently he hurries to the store. The people sit inside the church, which
"We do not understand, "they say, and
stands lonely amidst the great red
well they might, for they have never
vastness of the land, below the endless
before been hungry. Their fathers before
horizon of blue, framed by the hills
them were never hungry, their fathers'
behind, which smart in the heat like
fathers before them were never hungry.
nerves exposed.
"Praise the Lord", the preacher cries, and
staccato bursts of hissed anxiety his face
the flock offer up their "Alleluias!", and
sets in the stone mask of concentration.
"Praise Hims!", but they fall flat in the
He listens, thanks the doctor and hangs
stifling air of the church; limpid, insipid,
up. He thanks McGaskill too and hurries
automaton responses. These people are
out, his face set and determined.
hungry, their children are starving and
The people stand outside the church. The
their land has turned into desert. They do
service is over but they still feel empty.
not want to praise C o d , not while the
The words of faith and God and love
days are black with dust in the air, and
leave them hollow, so they talk about the
the sunsets blaze blood red through the
land, about the rains, about what they
heads bowed together in silent prayer. A
haze, scarring retinas and denting faith.
will do. Soon they fall silent. They have
fly buzzes at the window, and a rogue
Not while the crops fail and fall to the
said it all before and they will say it all
hymnal is knocked to the floor. " A m e n , "
floor as useless husks, and the cattle run
again. They trail off, leaving sentences
says the preacher, and the people
dry and are dying. They are bewildered,
unfinished, indistinct. They break up,
respond in sombre unison. The preacher
they despair and they are afraid, and they
wander home, meandering across the
raises his arms to heaven, and w i t h a
look for solace in the familiar ritual of
fields, indistinct, sad, afraid.
mixture of sorrow and joy intones, "I am
The father comes home. The mother
the resurrection and the life. Whosoever
church. Like soldiers laughing before the battle, like children whistling in the dark, they try to distract themselves from their fear. It does not work. The words are empty; the cup of promises is broken and faith runs dry. The service fails to quell their fear. Instead it intensifies it ,for without faith they are even more afraid , and the service brings home to them their faithlessness.
kneels by the side of the child, stroking
believeth in me shall have eternal life."
her arm and cooing in her ear. The child
The coffin is picked up, and the people
is hot and sweat trickles d o w n her brow.
follow it out of the door. Outside the air
She tosses and moans and cries out w i t h
is red and thick, and the ever present
fever. She is covered in blankets and her
dust still hangs heavy about the earth.
head rests on t w o pillows made of tired
The coffin is lowered into the ground, the
and sleazy cloth. At first the mother does
words are said, and then it is over. The
not hear him come in, staying there,
people drift away, the men looking
hunched and whispering softly, stroking
alternately into the far distance, or d o w n
The father runs to the store. The day is
the childs arm, wiping her brow, crying
at their dust coloured feet. The w o m e n
dim and hazy, the light split and blocked
softly to herself in the heat and the
bunch together and cry hot tears onto
by a thousand thousand grains of dust.
g l o o m . He stands at the door watching
each others shoulders. They cry for the
The heat hangs heavy in the air. Sweat
w i t h sadness in his eyes, but there is also
girl, w h o was weak and starving, and
meanders its' way d o w n rivulets of his
fear there. Have no d o u b t it is fear in his
w h o succumbed to the fever and died.
cracked and wrinkled skin. He comes to
eyes, a fear that is not u n d i m m e d . He
They cry for the land that is cracked and
the door of the store; ~McGaskill's Goods
stirs, and she hears him and whips round.
broken, the land that was green and is
and Variety", Hoarsely, his throat
"What does he say?" she implores of
no more. They cry for the family that is
roughened by the biting of many a grain
him, her voice anxious, straining for the
saddened and grieving, the family that
knowledge.
was happy and is no more. They cry for
of sand, his breathing laboured from the heaviness of the heat, he asks, "Y'all mind if I use the phone?" McGaskill nods his assent. He dials the numbers, reading off the slip of paper he carries in his hand. He grips the black ear piece too hard, the stark whites of his knuckles illuminating his worry. He jabs his fingers into the number holes and dials frantically, his
"Keep her w a r m , give her plenty a' water. Ain't nuthin' more that we can do, "he says, "Doctor says he's too far away to bring the drugs. Says by the time he gets here it'll be over, either way. "She turns
all these things, but mostly they cry for the crying. They are crying to blot out their fear, they are crying to be brave. Like the child that is afraid of the night, they are whistling in the dark.
around and sighs. He comes to her, and they watch the child, heads bowed
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, April '97
together in silent prayer.
hand jittering as though it is independent of his body. Talking to the doctor in
The people sit inside the church, their
Alistair Robertson (IV)
A time when I have
Dee had opened the door, and was looking down at me. It was time for me to leave. I picked up my rucksack, which also served as a pillow at night, stuffed
run away voluntarily
my hands deep into the recesses of my pockets, and walked slowly off. There was no need to rush, as I had nowhere to go. I had another full day to fill before I could
from a state of
return to Dee's. It was a freezing November morning, and the cold ate away through my clothes, biting my whole body like bugs. There
comfort and
was nothing I could do. I was hungry, so I went for a seat in a cafe. I emptied out my wallet, and a few coins span on to the plastic table. A grand total of three
protection.
pounds forty eight. I had left home with
Time passes, but it is never forgotten.
forty pounds nine days ago, and soon
You can fight with your emotions, but
realised it wasn't enough. My spirits hit
you never win. You can deny what has
rock bottom. I ordered a cup of soup and
happened, but you really know the truth.
sat thinking. I couldn't live like this
If something happens in your life that
forever. I watched a tear fall into the
hurts, it will remain with you for along
was aware of loud engines whizzing by,
liquid and send small waves rippling back
time -perhaps for your lifetime. It
voices shouting. I was disoriented. As
and forth. I'd like to be a tear. I'd like to
happened to me. More than once.
I slowly came around from my sleep. I
realisation dawned and I opened my
be anything but a human, I thought. My
My parents divorced after eleven years of
eyes, I read a scrawled piece of writing a
thoughts turned to my parents, and I
fighting. Physical and emotional fighting.
few feet above my head. "Tracey and
became even more upset. I missed them.
I was ten at the time. I would lie in bed
Jackie were 'ere." This landmark had
I missed the comfort and protection they
at night, listening to the screaming
become familiar to me over the last few
offered. I missed my dog. I missed my
downstairs, until the door would slam
nights. Oddly, I found it comforting.
own bed. I had thought a big city life
and it was silence once more. Sometimes,
'Dee's Pizza' allowed me to sleep in their
would be exciting. Life on the edge.
I would hear a slap in the face or words
doorway. It was a place I could return to
That's what I'd wanted. But I hated it. I
which I didn't understand.
at the end of the day. The doorway of a
was feeling desperate, vulnerable, and
I had always been close to Dad up till
pizza parlour. My new home.
scared. I gave myself two options. I could
then. My mother was serious and
I sat up against the door, and looked out
either grant myself an eternal sleep, or I
responsible, whereas Dad was fun. We
on to the street. Everyone was bustling
could return home. If I gave myself the
would do lots of things together.
around, and had important places to go.
gift of eternal sleep that God had
Anything we did was exciting - even the
I was once like that. I had school. The
intended to give me, it would be rude.
walks with the dogs or the washing up.
reason I left was that my parents
Rude and selfish. I picked up the
Dad understood me. He really did. He
expected highly of me, and I felt I
telephone ad called my home. My real
could tell whether I was upset or happy -
couldn't live up to their expectations.
home. The next day I was asleep again,
even when the tell-tale signs of red,
However, that's a different story. I was
but this time in my own bed. I was
swollen eyes or a wrinkled-up face were
annoyed at being woken. I blamed this
home, and I was a safe.
not there. He tried to hide the arguments
on the traffic. Sleep had become a refuge for me , a place I could escape to, where
from me. He tried. But I knew there was Douglas Highet (IV)
something wrong. I didn't really
none of my problems could reach me. I
understand then but I think I do now.
always felt disappointed when I woke up,
just before my mother and father got
and sometimes wished I could sleep
married, my mother's brother had died
forever, but that was a gift that God
after a long, painful fight against cancer.
would give me when he was ready. It
After that, my mother's emotions and
would be rude to grant myself this gift.
character had just disintegrated. The only
Rude and selfish.
emotion I had ever seen in my mother's
I was wrenched away from this suicidal
face was sorrow. I never saw her cry. Ever.
train of thought as my back caved in and
She was bitter. Bitter that her brother had
the world turned ninety degrees. My fall
been taken away from her. even now my
,came to a stop as my head hit the floor.
mother does not mention him.
The Aircraft Carrier The carrier lifts From the distance w i t h its flag Flying high - a ship
Proud of what it's going To do. The engines roar as The planes get ready
For combat. Below The infra-red bleeps as a Target closes. The
Missiles are locked Into position, waiting For the Captain's w o r d . I think dad was my mother's target for
The bogies come in
the blame. I do not know why, but I do know that they had struggled on for ten
A n d it was. I remember asking m y
more years to look after me. It was so
mother where he was on the first night
To sight and the first missiles Are fired. One, t w o bogies
unfair on Dad. Even though I am angry
w i t h o u t him. She simply replied; " O h , I
at what he has done, I pity him. He was a
d o n ' t know and I d o n ' t care." I was so
good man and I'm sure he never meant
angry. Even t h o u g h I was y o u n g , I was
to hurt his family - especially me.
still annoyed. M y father was like both
Dad is so clear in my m i n d . The image I
parents to me, and now that he had
have of him is of brown, sparkling eyes
gone, I was an orphan. An orphan w i t h a
and a lop-sided, warm smile. I remember
wicked matron to look after me.
him in the morning, in a smart suit for
I often wonder where my father is now.
work and small lumps of tissue on his
Should I feel angry, betrayed and
face for rushed mistakes, shaving. He
shocked with him? I do not know the
would always be in such a rush, but he
answer to that question that goes over in
always made sure I was all right, that I
my mind time and time again. I
was ready. He would still be angry from
sometimes think he has another family
the argument the night before, and so he
now and I get envious. When a birthday
would yell at my mother to get
or Christmas comes, no cards signed
organised. You see, my mother was very
'Dad' are there. Nothing is there. I can't
selfish - and still is, in fact - and she
understand. Did he care for me? Or is it
would always leave dad to sort out the
my mother? Is she the one keeping him
bills, do the cooking and look after me.
away from me? Time passes but it is
My mother had a job as a waitress, but
never forgotten.
my father was a bank manager, and
Above all, I cry. I cry and I cry and I cry. I
-fused. We are helpless.
therefore he generally kept the family
w a n t to escape; escape from my mother;
The Captain is trying his
and the house in order.
escape f r o m this life which I no longer
Best t o over-ride
My memories of him are so strong that I
want. I have still never seen my mother
want to forget them. Time passes, but it
cry. She does not care, she does not
The computers but
is never forgotten. Never. You see, my
understand. I cry for my father but I do
They just over-ride him. There
father left and soon - very soon - my life
not get an answer. And I will cry until he
Is nothing he can
changed. I began to despise my mother
comes back. Time passes but it is never
and blamed her for my father's
forgotten.
Do...
Katie Jenkins (IV)
Ben Taylor (III)
Fall from the burning Sky. Shouts of triumph ring out From the sailors, but i
They are short-lived. A dark mist covers the ship. Out of the distance
Comes the enemy W h o fire their o w n missiles back At us before we
Can react. They come Swiftly closer and closer. Our missiles w o n ' t fire:
There are too many Of our planes in the sky, the Computers are con-
departure. The thing is, he never called us. Never. Not even a letter. We did not know where he was. I d o u b t that my mother actually cared, but she knew that life without my father would be terrible.
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The Outsider
I am nothing more than grain
Unsteady hands clawed ad grasped Could not catch. Ghosts of gold teased and taunted, Not mine, not mine Guarded by uniformed soldiers; Steel bars, mockingly steal my happiness • Watch it slip away. No life enters through the picture frame, Watch a painted happiness False; my life pleads death, Deaf ears fall blind, Flood my eyes with contempt wash away! Kill, and be killed - slowly.
I have nothing to do, I can't do anything, I have nowhere to go, I can't go anywhere, My life has been that of a seed, that has grown into a beautiful crop, and has been harvested, ending my days in the field of life. Now I am unable to stop the grains of my life slip through my fingers and fall to the floor as nothing. No one helps me to pick up those scattered grains, No one helps me to rebuild those shattered dreams, No one offers me enough support so that I might rebuild my life,
Vanessa Humphrey (IV) No one waters me with the love I need to grow again.
The Outsider I am trapped, lost, No one to guide me, Who can even hear me? They don't understand me. I hear the laughing, The spiteful talking. I want to join them, Talk to them, laugh with them, Would they ever let me? I sit, watching, longing, Wishing I could be like them, Never different. Will I ever see their love? Or will I stay , here, Always, the Outsider. Eleanor Wilton (IV)
I will never again stand tall, And whisper in the wind to my friends, I have lost all I had and gained nothing. I will never again feel the power of love, that of a friend, that as tender as a mother gives her child. I will never again be the beautiful and valuable crop I once was. The grains of my life still lie there, wishing someone would sweep them away to a place where no one can see them, no one can stare at them, no one can laugh at them, A place where someone will value them. 1 am falling through the vacuum of my life, with no one to catch me, not able to stop falling, falling towards the black hole, that will engulf my alienated body and mind. Forever. Alison Pike (V)
Anti
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A government health warning. Anticipate! Sterilize!
The Outsider In my mind I can see .... The cold glass There, yet not there, Visible yet invisible. I push against it, Cold, hard, solid. I am trapped. Inside yet an outsider, Not able to move, Or to escape. I shout, Screaming yet unheard, My body my prison, My mind my torture.
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Pathogens penetrate,
disguise, surprise. Lymphocytes circulate or lie in wait to recognize epitopes, activate, stimulate, replicate, proliferate to synthesise antibodies which join and neutralise, lyse, precipitate, agglutinate ...eliminate. Histamines released, blood vessels dilate, inflame, aggravate; spots advertise - ostracise! Immunize, vaccinate. anticipate. Catherine Hopkinson The fohn Crook Prize For Poetry
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Tk Lost Ckmfion I saw James Edwards, the coach for
medals. I asked him what had gone
the rails and started shouting at him. Not
Putney Swimming Club, sitting by the
wrong, as I thought he would have a
all the swimmers had gone at that point
poolside timing one of his swimmers. He
professional enough attitude to admit
and I remember them all staring at me as
was sitting quietly, noting down times.
that he had not done as well as he
I yelled at Peter. I told him what I
His old eyes gazed at his stopwatch, not
should have. Instead, he just looked
thought of him and how he did not care
wishing to believe the time it showed.
down insolently and walked away.
anymore and how he should stick to
The man who had coached me in his
The next week he did not show up for
swimming. Peter was obviously shaken
youth had not changed a bit in the
training. I was not worried and assumed
by all this and walked away quietly into
twenty years I had known him. Now I
he had caught the flu bug which was
the changing rooms. I just sat down on
had to go and seek his advice about the
going around the club which would also
the nearest chair and buried my head in
greatest dilemma in my coaching career.
be a possible explanation as to why he
my hands. During the next few weeks he
had not swum so well.
only attended rarely and never spoke to
I made my way through the maze of swimming bags just dumped on the ground by swimmers.
Then, the following Monday, he
me when he did.
wandered onto the poolside at least half
I looked up from my coffee and saw
James recognised me instantly and after
an hour late. I began to feel slightly
James walking over to join me. I told him
shaking my hand made a comment on
worried; normally he was one of the first
the story and asked him what I should
how low the standard of British
people here, anxious to start. I went up
do. He replied, "Treat him like any other.
swimming was. I agreed with him, then
to him and asked him if he was better, he
It's only because he's the best you've ever
asked him if I could have a word with
just looked at me and said that he had
had that you're so worried and asking my
him over a cup of coffee. The morning
not been ill. I was naturally taken back by
advice." I considered this and decided to
swimming session was nearly finished
this and asked him where the hell he had
act upon it. If one of my average
and he agreed to meet me in the pool
been and what he had been doing. All he
swimmers was doing what Peter was
cafe in half an hour.
said was that he had been going out with
doing I would have given them an
I went straight over to the cafe. It was a
people, then turned away and got ready
ultimatum.
small place run by a kindhearted mother
to start.
Therefore, next time he came to training
of one of the local swimmers. I ordered a
During the training session, I noticed he
I confronted him and said, "I've noticed
cup of coffee and sat down at one of the
was not performing as well as he usually
your attendance and attitude have been
tables.
did. It was not just that his times were
poor recently. Either you get back to
I stared unblinking into my white
slower, because they would be after a
where you were two months ago or you
polystyrene cup of coffee, stirring it with
week off. His whole attitude had
leave."
a plastic spoon. Everything was flooding
changed, he just did not seem interested
He replied, "OK then, I've lost all interest
back to me as I ran over the events in my
any more.
and found other things to do but thanks
mind. How I lost my best swimmer.
At the end of the session, I called him
for everything. It's been great fun." So at
Peter Francis had been a great prospect:
over to the side of the pool and asked
the end of the session, I cancelled his
young, talented, ambitious. He had won
him what was going on. He stared
subscription to the club and that was it. I
nearly every butterfly event he went in
vaguely out of the big glass window at
saw him in his mother's car, disappearing
for. He was National Age Group
that side of the pool and replied, "I don't
for the last time, his last words, "It's been
Champion and last year, aged 14, he had
know, I don't really care either.
great fun" still echoing in my mind.
swum for England juniors.
Swimming is rubbish now."
Then, about a month ago, he had swum
That was just too much for me and
very badly in the Kent County
instead of working the problem out as I
Championships, failing to even make the
should have done, I went completely off
Andrew Roberts (III)
7foFirst: Tk Mfitoolft of a The dead man dropped to the ground,
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and the muddy water mixed with a much thicker liquid. The guards were dispatched, and I made for the carriage. I drew back the scarlet curtain and looked inside. An old, overweight man was crouched on the floor, whimpering, "take it", he pleaded, pointing to the bag on the seat. I opened
"It was always dark. It was always night.
remember, the rain had destroyed the
the door and stepped in, sitting opposite
The light was my enemy and I did not
track, and the fog had reduced a mile to
the man. "I do not wish to harm you," I
live by it. The night is thick and deep,
a few paces. A small stage rolled slowly
whispered, "merely to warn you." The
whereas, the day has nothing to hide. I
towards me and I waited, my heart
man still looked terrified, but had an
was a highwayman, in a time of great
pounded and my sword glinted with
element of surprise about him. "You are
highwaymen. After my first time I realised
impatience in the fading moonlight. The
the divide between rich and poor,
that even if I hung from the yardarm the
large silhouette approached in the
because you are rich and give nothing,
next day, I could say that I had lived.
evening mist, and my gut mixed fear
but take from those who have very little.
In my victims, I saw what I strove to
with an excitement, unlike any that I had
I am your angel of death, and when I
oppose. Greedy, selfish people who did
previously experienced. Suddenly, I
have gone, you will tell your friends, that
not work for their money, deserved to
sprung from the roadside into the middle
when you met me, you were not
die. They had no meaning to anyone,
of the path. With rehearsed fluency, I
trembling with fear. You will be lying."
and had nothing to offer the world. For
drew my pistol from my belt, and raised
With those words I stepped out into the
me, it was better to give the world fear,
it to the open sky. I pulled the trigger
night.
than nothing at all....
and let out two shots. The horses became
At the beginning, I was inexperienced, and I found it difficult. The coaches
excited and I cut them loose. They galloped into the night and disappeared.
I looked about me, and there was no-one there. I smelt the fresh rain, and felt it on my back. That smell would always mean
would come and go, but I would remain
The driver was a young boy, who ran
this place, and my first. I turned my head
in the shadows, telling myself that
away, neither strong enough, nor brave
to the sky and shut my eyes. The
something wasn't quite right. Days
enough to challenge me. However, I had
adrenaline seethed through my veins,
followed nights, nights followed days,
not anticipated such an easy dismissal. I
and I let out a cry of victory, It was at
and I remained still in the shadows. I was
turned and moved to the back of the
that moment, that I realised that the
unable to find out what it was holding
carriage. Empty ale casks littered the floor
night would be mine forever.
me back. The night became longer and
where the coach had been stopped. My
longer, and I nearly destroyed myself
eyes met with those of a drunken
with my thoughts. I could not decide
postillion. We understood each other all
what was worse, turning my back on my
too well, and I smiled. "Shingl". My
own fear, or accepting defeat by its
blade left its sheath, and the cold, hard
omnipotence. If I had not stepped out
steel met warm throat. All the time my
when I did, I think that I would have
eyes remained on his, and suddenly they
become my own hate, and enemy.
were different. The fear was gone, and all
The night was darker than any I can
that remained was lifeless complacency.
Peter Bainbridge (IV)
Community Service Many thanks to everyone who gave their valuable support in time, money or encouragement to the numerous activities organised by the Community Service group over the year. Gifts of money and goods are vital to so many of our projects but time is the most important commodity of all and so often very generously given. In October we were able to host a group of visitors from Princess Mary House in Harrogate. Some of the sixth form had lunch with them and took them shopping and to Clifton Moor bowling alley, helping them with their wheelchairs and generally having a good time. Our Boxes for Bosnia Christmas appeal was brilliantly supported and we were pleased to be able to send so many gifts, through the charity Nobody's Children. Red Nose Day was a huge success with St. Peter's, St. Olave's, and Clifton Prep, pupils paying for the privilege of not wearing uniform. There were some highly imaginative costumes, lots of fun and games and a joint effort from all three schools when everyone got together to write Comic Relief in enormous letters across the car park. We raised £1,000 in total, which we divided between different charities for children. There has been all the usual work in the community too with sixth form volunteers visiting the residents of Fothergill Homes and Burton Croft, befriending the blind residents in the Wilberforce Home, helping at The Glen and the S.N.A.P.P.Y. playscheme and many others. Our Christmas party went ahead as usual but with a tinge of sadness due to the death in the same week of Mr. Douglas Fletcher of Fothergill Homes. Doug and his wife have been hosts to numerous St. Peter's visitors over the years and he was an enthusiastic and loyal member of the Choral Society. He always took the greatest interest in the life of the school and he will be much missed. There are loads of other projects, new and established ones, to keep us involved with the local and wider community. If we can help you, let us know. J Bainbridge
CCF RAF Section
Top House Quiz
Summer camp took us up to St Andrews and RAF Leuchars where there were more Peterites than we expected. Camp Commandant was Sqn Ldr M Fry whose first CCF
Since this was the seventh year for the quiz master, the questions for the opening round were based upon the number seven. The nine Houses rose to the challenge, although it was somewhat frustrating trying to remember the names of the Seven Dwarfs !
camp had been as a cadet of St Peter's School CCF. Later in the week we were to meet up again w i t h a couple of more recent old boys: Jeremy Doncaster w h o is currently based at Leuchars and his brother Matt w h o flew from Linton-on-Ouse where he is a flying instructor. A good week was enjoyed by all.
Queens, Linton, Temple and Grove went on to the semi-finals. Linton, winners last year, and Temple, winners in 1995, successfully dealt with their respective opponents and met in the final on March 13th. Linton forged ahead in the first round and despite a brave effort by Temple, easily won the competition for the second time. Congratulations to the team - Philip Townsend, Andrew Sykes, Matthew Hodgson and captain, Kirk Hullis.
During the remainder of the summer, Kirk Hullis gained his Flying Scholarship. As the term got underway various opportunities for glider training presented themselves. Andrew Dangerfield finally managed to get his Basic Glider Training Certificate after many weeks of trying against competition from the weather. In the Easter holidays Peter Hield was also awarded his Certificate w i t h a recommendation for Advanced Glider Training, the first such recommendation made of a cadet at St Peter's in the last 8 years. As Sergeant during the last twelve months and w i t h his gliding certificate Peter
My thanks to everyone who helped make the quiz so enjoyable.
has been able to use his CCF activities as the service part of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
J W G Shaw
Other cadets have also been busy this year. Robert Leadbeater was able to travel to Akrotiri and back in a day during the Christmas term. He travelled by train and was accommodated overnight at RAF Brize Norton, awoke early the following morning to
CCF - Army Section
attend the pre-flight briefing before flying out in a RAF VC10 to Cyprus and back within 12 hours. School the next day must have seemed a little dull. William Burns and Simon Matthews successfully completed their Initial Glider Training in the Easter term.
The annual summer camp at Warcop Training Centre was highly successful. The cadets took part in all activities with vigour and enthusiasm. Such was their enjoyment that many did not want to leave. Activities undertaken included section attacks and patrolling, raft-building, over-night exercise, orienteering, canoeing, shooting, rock climbing, combat first-aid
Back in the Christmas term again t w o cadets attended the weekend cadre run annually at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. William Burns and David Liddle enjoyed a demanding yet very satisfying weekend developing leadership techniques. William Burns, David Liddle and Ben Lea were fortunate enough to get places on the Easter Camp in Germany - more of a holiday than a real insight into service life.
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At various times of the year some 34 cadets had the opportunity to enjoy either Air Experience Flying or Air Experience Gliding - a 20 to 30 minute sortie in a Bulldog or Vigilant. We finally severed our connections w i t h RAF Leeming this year and will, in future, do our AEF out of RAF Church Fenton which will drastically reduce travel time to and from the base. We also had an enjoyable afternoon up at the university attempting their orienteering course - a very useful follow up to the map and compass work which recruits do for their Ptl proficiency tests. As another busy year draws to an end we thank and congratulate all those w h o have contributed to the year's programme at whatever level. As the holiday looms seventeen cadets head for RAF Coningsby for Summer Camp and we wish Robert Bedford all the best for his Flying Scholarship and also to Chris Maitland w h o heads for RAF Halton for the Air Cadet Leadership Course. Per administrationem ad astra! — M J Grant
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30 fifth and sixth form NCOs remained in the Army section after camp. The section was strengthened in September with 60 new eager recruits. The new recruits successfully were trained under the instruction of the senior NCOs. We are very grateful to 9 Cadet Training Team, The Green Howards Regiment, and The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, for their assistance and guidance with training. Throughout the year, the cadets have shown much interest in the wide variety of activities on offer. A total of 25 cadets (girls and boys) have taken advantage of the many courses offered by the services, including gliding, outward bound and leadership training. The contingent has also continued to perform at a good standard in the various shooting competitions throughout the district. The section now looks forward with much anticipation to the forthcoming annual camp at Wathgill Training Centre, Catterick, where the cadets can put into practice the knowledge and skills which they have learnt throughout the year. This will also give the senior NCOs the opportunity to prepare fully for instructing the new recruits cadre, consisting of 75 recruits, in September 1997. On behalf of the section I would like to thank CSM Tetlow for his tireless service towards the Army section of the CCF over the past 4 years. CSM Tetlow is indeed a very deserved winner of the Leadership Award presented by the army to a member of the school. Major H A Tooms
Debating Society There are few people who would dare deny that the Debating Society has experienced a revolution of immense proportions over the last year. The debating year started with the Memorial Hall hosting a crowd of more than 250 people to witness the largest Balloon Debate ever held at St Peter's and by the end of the evening the 8 contestants had been whittled down to the winner: Wee Jock Poopong McPlop the Aberdeen toilet cleaner with a spoon and Jack Charlton coming in a close 2nd and 3rd. During the remainder of that term, the society came together to discuss a number of issues including Terrorism (in the form of the first middle-school debate) and the equality of the sexes in debate against Queen Mary's. After the Christmas break, it seemed that our prowess had been realised by other schools in the area following cancellations from the likes of Bootham but this did not impede a fine victory for a middle school team against a much older return team from Queen Mary's in a debate about the merits of technology. Less than two weeks later, the capacity crowd from Lecture Theatre took part in the first multimedia debate which made use of visual aids, CD-ROM, the Internet and musical
Duke of Edinburgh Award As Margaret Holt explains "the scheme is entirely voluntary. It is not timetabled and therefore does not run on the same lines as other school activities - its success depends on pupils' initiative, self motivation and dedication". The three awards (Gold, Silver and Bronze) are each divided into the same four sections -service, expedition, skills and physical recreation, with different standards being required at each level. The group at St Peter's now numbers about fifty pupils, divided equally between boys and girls and on one busy weekend in the Spring almost forty were taking part in Bronze and Silver expeditions. Ten participants have just completed their First Aid Certificates. At the top of the tree, Adam Hudson has completed his Cold (and will receive the award at Buckingham Palace). Congratulations to all of them and to Margaret Holt.
equipment - the influence of Mr Jones (IT) was evident in our Valentine's debate titled "This house believes that it is a beautiful world." The undoubted highlight of the year, however, was our first invitation ever to a National Debating Competition in Durham. Our three highly-trained teams competed with teams from all over the UK and even spoke against international debaters. It proved to be a valuable experience in terms of the Society's development in the skills of top level debating and was thoroughly enjoyed by all even when the chips were down (isn't that right Mr Jones?!) All in all, it was a year of high yield for those involved with the Society and we all hope that with Brian McBride and Andy Kemp at the helm it will continue to flourish next year. Thanks go to Mr Jones, all those who attended this year's debates and all those who spoke in them: F Dunn, B McBride, K Cormley, G Rayner, C Smith, J Plant, J Carlton, P Kerrigan, P Anderson, E Duncan, S Wheatley, G Pierce, A Robertson, N,0'Loughlin, D Birkett, A Kemp, E Brooke, A Sykes and S Brown. Kirk Hullis (UVI) and Richard Rastall (UVI)
t o Brochon Year 5 & 6 t h f o r m October 1996
t o Selongey (J5, years 3 & 4) October 1996
Having finally left school, after an hour's delay waiting for the coach due to a brake problem (we wanted to actually stop at Dover and use the ferry not invent our own means of crossing the Channel!!), we began our voyage to Dijon.
When we finally got underway (having waited at school for an hour as the coach had a brake problem) the voyage to Dover went reasonably quickly.
At Dover Mr Hodsdon's famous voice came over the speakers to commence his lecture on behaviour through customs - now what naughty tricks was he really up to?!! There were a few amusing incidents on the ferry involving Becky Linaker, Naomi Jessop and a large number of Rangers supporters but we'll have to leave that for another time. The excitement mounted as we got closer and closer to Brochon, and so the coach driver decided to torment us all and drive as slowly as possible. After 'fairing la bise' with our hosts, we were left to our own devices. Fortunately for some we met up the next day back at school, no rest for the wicked hey?! The next few days involved cultural trips including a visit to the Amora mustard factory, a trip to the little town of Vezelay (which just so happened to be on the top of a hill!), a chateau and a tour around the local newspaper printing office 'Le Bien Public'. The latter produced an article, including a photo of Ali Calvert showing great concentration as she read her speech to French and English pupils, parents, teachers and M. Teis, the French headmaster. The week passed by rather rapidly - they do say time flies when you're having fun! The French families were excellent hosts and many Peterites made new friends. Some of the correspondents were boarders and thus four people had to stay at school all week (except the weekend) Unfortunately for them the accommodation was not quite up to the standard we have here at Peter's. The Headmaster explained that this was because they were renovating the 'internat'; apparently next year the accommodation will be like a 3 star hotel We were, of course, there to try new things and many of us were very brave on the food front, Sam Cooper for one! After one particular meal, which we must state here he did thoroughly enjoy, he thanked the mother and then asked what it was that they had just eaten. She replied, "Rabbit, but don't tell the youngest brother." "Why?" Sam asked naturally. To which his correspondent told him, "It was his pet and we've told him that it ran away!" Not much Sam could say really! A very enjoyable 10 days. We look forward to their return in March. Finally special thanks to Mr Hodsdon, Mr Lawrie and Mrs Garner for putting up with us all for so long-or should it be the other way round?! No, seriously, thank you. Karly Hoggard (LVI) and Rachel Taylor (LVI)
At Dover we met a band of Rangers supporters on their way to Rotterdam, during the voyage one of the less intelligent comments was made by Chris Storer. Certainly even hinting that Scottish football is not the best in the world is not a particularly clever idea with five Rangers supporters behind you. Thankfully (or maybe not!!) Chris escaped unscathed. After having dropped off the older members of the party at Brochon we reached our destination - Selongey. Here we stayed with our hosts for the rest of the weekend. We were reunited with our English friends at school after the weekend. Here we discovered that Maths is no more interesting in French than it is in English despite Alex Drysdale's rapidly failing attempts to communicate with the French females. However Edward Ashley had slightly more success later on in our trip!! During the rest of the week we experienced many trips, including one to the Amora mustard museum, where we discovered the history of mustard making. The next trip was to the town of Vezelay. Here we visited the church on top of the hill on which the town was situated, unfortunately many of us could not fully appreciate the church as the ascent was a bit too excessive! We also visited a nearby chateau where certain members of the party found some of the French art quite enlightening! The final trip was to see how the newspaper, 'Le Bien Public', is made. An enjoyable tour, despite the fact that Charlie Barnet and Will Kent managed to get told off by the pleasant tour guide. During our days at school we would like to thank our French friends for the many games of 'baby-foot'. I'm sure that all present at the games would agree that it was a travesty of justice that we did not win, we outplayed the French in all areas of the field, despite being beaten 10-1! Better luck next time! Towards the end of our stay we had an excellent reception at school, Chris Storer gave a wonderful speech. After this we had a chance for the last of many visits to the local shopping centre, 'La Toison D'Or'. With all our money spent we were ready to return home. We would like to thank our French hosts for taking care of us for ten days and we hope that we can do as well when they return in Easter. We would also like to thank Mr Hodsdon, Mr Lawrie and Mrs Garner for their good humour throughout the trip.
Nick Rusling (III)
Ski Trip From the moment that our white bus trundled down the ramp at Calais, we knew that the ski trip was going to be something special. It was! We arrived at the "Hotel Les Rois Mages" in Montgenevre on Sunday afternoon and were greeted by our impish rep., Jo. After looking round the town we first hit the slopes for a spot of sledging, which thankfully passed without incident. The next morning started early with a fire drill. Myself and a few other hardy souls braved the icy early morning conditions wearing little more than a pair of longJohns! I have still not understood why this was so. On this day we skied properly (or
The apres ski on the second evening
thereabouts) for the first time. Throughout
involved a visit to the local karaoke bar.
the week the snow conditions were
Jamie and I set the tone for the evening
magnificent, although the same could not
with a stirring rendition of "Pretty Woman".
always be said for the weather, or the
This was followed by Ed and Chods' rather
visibility - perhaps this explains why two of
loud version of "Beat It" dedicated to Mr
the snowboarders ended up creeping back
Monteith "because he's Irish" - a comment
into France past the Italian border post! The
later denied. The remainder of the evening
beginners all made good progress, although
elapsed quietly. The following evening
Mr Monteith's apparent colour blindness
being New Year's Eve, we had a disco in the
led some to progress more quickly than
hotel. Our evening entertainment was
they anticipated. The soft snow thankfully
punctuated by games of pool which was
helped to keep the injuries down to minor
prolonged when Zoe and Vicky took up the
stitching incidents - although how minor
challenge of learning the game.
Jamie considered having stitches in his
We were all very sad to leave on the
mouth on New Year's Eve is something best
Saturday evening, but after saying a fond
left to the imagination. Rumour has it that
farewell to our Scottish friends we wended
Jamie was also concerned that Ian should
our way home. We were lulled to sleep on
not have any more stitches than him, when
the return journey by Jamie, Mike and Nick
Ian stuck his ski in his head. Some people
singing a pleasant, though long lasting,
had fun attempting snowboarding with
song about Singapore amongst other
varying degrees of success - Ed showed
things. All that remains is to thank Mr and
how much skateboarding helps here. Most
Mrs Watkinson, Mr and Mrs Grant and Mr
instructors gave their groups a good tour of
Monteith for their good humour during the
the resort from varying angles , although
trip, which will be remembered for a long
jean seemed very attached to his favourite
time by everyone concerned.
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blue run, and Death Valley (mind the snakes).
Mark Rusling (LVI)
Careers Forum On the last Saturday of the Easter term, 1997, forty representatives of a variety of careers appropriate for St Peter's leavers were available for discussion with V and Lower Vlth Formers.
Liverpool Physics Olympics 1996
Fermi Quiz
On Saturday, 18th October, 1996, the St Peter's team, accompanied by Mr Edwards, departed from York Station for Liverpool University to compete in the Liverpool Physics Olympics. It was decided to enter this competition for a second time following our success in the previous year. Each team was given six challenges and in each challenge the teams were ranked on performance, the winning team was the one that had the highest
Why not have a go at the Fermi Quiz printed below. Answers to Mr Morris, Physics Department by 1 November. Prize £20 Book Token. For each question give an answer to the nearest power of 10. For example if your estimate is 1000, as this is 103 you should write your answer to the question as 3.
average ranking for the six events. The challenges included making a bridge with planks and a rope, making a dynamo, making a simple harmonic oscillator, directing a laser through a maze, producing the highest structures from cartons and a Fermi Quiz in which estimates had to be made of various
Fermi Quiz Questions 1
How many naturally-occurring elements are there?
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What is the kinetic energy of the fastest tennis balls served at Wimbledon? (j)
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If rain falls on Merseyside to a depth of 1cm, what is the mass of the rain? (kg)
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From what distance must an orange be viewed to appear the same angular size as the Moon viewed from the Earth? (m)
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By how much does the water flowing over Niagara Falls heat up if its potential energy is converted into thermal energy? (K)
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How many atoms are there in a cup of tea?
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What would be the mass of a table tennis ball filled with material from a neutron star? (kg)
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How many blades of grass are there on the pitch at Wembley?
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What is the power output of a cyclist travelling at lOm.p.h. up a 1 in 10 hill? (W)
quantities. Overall our team finished sixteenth out of the thirty entrants and, but for a disaster in the dynamo event, would have secured a comfortable t o p ten position. The day, including the visit to MacDonalds was enjoyed by all and next year's Upper Sixth physicists can look forward to the 1997 event. D K Morris
The team below: Back Row: Andrew Daughtrey, Fraser Dunn Front Row: Sarah Wright, Emily Kay
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Success at the British Physics Challenge
Following on from successes in recent years the following Vth years were successful this year.
C Alston
Commendation
M Bowman
Commendation
BLea
Commendation
C Maitland
Bronze Class I
A Molyneux
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Planning f 2000 and Beyond At the end of 1996, the Governing Board approved a process for developing a strategic plan for the school. The first stage of this was the development of a Vision for the Future: Towards 2000 and
Clifton Preparatory School
Beyond and five Vision Groups (involving staff and other members of the school community) met and produced written
A revised structure for Clifton Preparatory School and St Olave's will become effective
reports.
form 1st September 1997. The high demand for places at CPS and the impossibility of expanding the number of places because of planning restrictions, prompted
The five groups covered: 1 The Curriculum, Standards of Attainment and Assessment.
consideration of the role of CPS in the overall structure of the school. It was decided
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2 Learning and Teaching, including
Learning Support, the Library and
that CPS should clearly be a pre-preparatory school. Children should enter at the age of three or four and stay until they are eight. At this point they should either transfer to St Olave's School or go to another Junior
School.
Educational Technology. 3 Guidance and Pastoral Care.
From 1998, children will transfer to St Olave's in the September after their
4 Relationships with Parents and the Wider Community. 5 Sport and Extra-Curricular Activities.
eighth birthday. Transitional arrangements will extend for three years until the last of those in age groups eight to eleven have moved through CPS. By
The general brief was to identify the
the year 2000 the process will be
current position, current strengths and
complete.
weaknesses, and discuss and specify the desired state for all three schools by the year 2000 and the year 2005, taking into account, as far as possible, the likely educational, cultural, social and legal changes. These reports were summarised to form one Vision and strategies for achieving
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this Vision are currently being developed.
For those children moving to St Olave's further assessment will take place at the age of eleven to identify the best educational route for a child. This will allow pupils who are going elsewhere to leave, while, at the same time, ensuring that the academic potential of the pupils who stay for the upper years in St Olave's and St Peter's is maintained.
" H e a d sees doubles and t r e b l e s " " H e a d sees doubles and t r e b l e s " " H e a d sees doubles and t r e b l e s "
In the photograph: Inset Picture: Catherine and Phillipa Hurd who start in September.
The Head Master is seeing double with nine sets of twins and a set of triplets at his school.
Pictured back, from left: Rory and Marcus Boulton, Rupert and Sam Brown, Sarah and Ruth Easby, Nicholas and Robert Scaife (who start in September). Middle, from left:
David Jackson, Timothy Bainbridge, Simon Jackson, Peter Bainbridge, Khalil, Khaled and Nourah Ma'aye.
Front, from left:
Amy and Lucy Taylor, Sarah and Rebecca Askham.
According to the Evening Press the
and 2 at Clifton Preparatory School.
also a great responsibility. They are all
Head Master is seeing double AND
He commented, "It is fun. We have
individuals and we must never try to
triple! He faces the unusual prospect of
never had this many before. Some of
lump them together. We must respect
having NINE sets of twins and one set
the identical twins can be hard to tell
their individuality."
of triplets in the school from
apart but they have their own
September. There will be 21 children
personalities and their teachers know
from multiple births, five at St Olave's
which is which". But he added "It is
'Intelligence or Adaptability which is the more important characteristic for f u t u r e commercial and educational success?" This was the topic for the prestigious Loretto/Heriot Watt Essay Prize won by Andrew Springgay. Andrew, his family and his St Peter's School Housemaster travelled to Edinburgh to receive his prize of £50 in cash and £50 in book tokens from Peter A Burt Esq., Group Chief Executive, Bank of Scotland. Peter Burt then delivered the Loretto/ Heriot Watt lecture. The Essay Competition was open to all pupils in full-time education in schools. A panel of judges nominated by Loretto School and Heriot-Watt University selected a limited number of the best essays and Peter Burt made the final judgement. Photo: Andrew Springgay
Information Technology On Saturday, 30 November, 1996, Kate Bellingham, former 'Tomorrow's World' presenter officially opened the St Peter's School Information Technology Laboratory and a one day Schools' Information Technology Fair. The photograph shows Kate Bellingham with the Head Master and Chairman of the Governors in St Peter's new Information Technology Laboratory. The Fair included hands-on displays and an Acorn Pocket Book palmtop computer raffle. There were demonstrations of Music software and equipment; multimedia CD Roms; word-processing by dictation; touch screen computers; Internet and the World Wide Web; Realtime logging of data; PC's Apple Macs, and Acorn computers; Model devices operated by computer control and software equipment for people with special needs. The fair was well received and it is hoped to follow on with a similar event in future years.
Senior Common Room At the beginning of the year we extended a warm welcome to our ne!W chaplain, Jeffrey Daly, and to Angela Tooby-Smith and Lindsay Stark, joining the Geography and Chemistry departments respectively. The year was punctuated by several happy events. In the New Year, David Newman and Debbie Westgate were married, followed at the end of the Easter term by Richard Wallace and Suzanne Kirby. We wish both couples every possible happiness. The summer term saw two additions to staff families: Edward Stephen and Isobel Hall. Many congratulations to Paddy and Liz and ^H Chris and Judith. To complete this catalogue of celebration, towards the end of the summer Louise Hamilton announced her engagement and forthcoming marriage: our very best wishes to her and to Dominic. The key social event of the year was as usual the Christmas Party. The Chairman's embarrassment at having ordered a superfluity of beer was fortunately spared by the kind intervention of the Cricket Club Committee the following evening! After saying goodbye to Rex Negus at the end of the Easter term, we welcomed Andrew Severn to lead Economics and Business Studies. Stephen O'Loughlin also joined us, to cover Liz Stephen's maternity leave. At the end of the school year, Don Hamilton retired after many years of service to St Peter's, latterly as Second Master: we wish both Don and Cynthia every happiness. Our best wishes also to Oliver Edwards, Nick Jones and Jo Marsh in their new posts. Carole Wilson, who for several years now has helped on a part-time basis in the History department, also left us, and Margaret Holt announced her forthcoming move after an all too brief return to St Peter's. Alastair Gray, our Artist in Residence for the past year, takes our best wishes with him to Switzerland and Aiglon College. Finally, I take this opportunity to thank Ian Lowe, who stood down from his position of SCR Secretary at the end of the year. His efforts on behalf of his colleagues over the years have been considerable, and I know that he will continue to be a helpful and supportive colleague to us all. Ian was succeeded by Arbell Lowther, who has a particular brief to re-launch the social programme: we look forward to this with eager anticipation! P Taylor
Headmaster: A F Trotman, MA. (Balliol College, Oxford) Second Master: D H Hamilton, B.Sc. (Nottingham) Senior Chaplain: Revd j Daly, M.A. (Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge) Art Miss C Terry, B.A.(Falmouth College of Art), M.A.(Birmingham College of Art). Head of Department. C W Hall, B.A. (Bretton Hall College of Higher Education) A H Cray, B.A.(St John's College, York). Sculptor in Residence Biology B Allen, B.Sc. (Durham), M.I.Biol. Head of Department. M A Monteith, B.Sc. (Newcastle) P] Stephen, B.Ed. (Durham) Careers/Personal and Social Education R H Hubbard B.Sc. (Manchester). Head of Department. Chemistry P D North field, B.Sc.(Manchester), C.Chem., F.R.S.C. Head of Department. I H Lancaster, B.Sc. (Birmingham) R C Shread, B.Tech.(Bradford), M.Sc. (York), F.V.C.M Mrs L Stark, B.Sc. (Leeds) Classics P Taylor, M.A.(Liverpool). Head of Department. D S Newman, M.A. (Scholar of Magdalen College, Oxford) Economics/Business Studies RI M Negus, B.A. (Newcastle). Head of Department. N H Jones, B.A. (Nottingham) English R j Bulcock, M.A. (St Peter's College, Oxford). Head of Department. Mrs M Hopkinson, M.A. (London) D J Hughes, B.A. (York) I M K Lowe, B.A. (York). (Head of Department of General Studies) IA Owen-Barnett, B.A.(Open), Cert. Ed. (Borough Road College, Middlesex) Geography D M Paterson, B.A. (Durham). Head of Department. Miss A Lowther, B.A. (Exeter) Mrs A Tooby-Smith, B.A. (Aberystwyth) Government and Politics Mrs E A Stephen, B.Sc. Econ. (London School of Economics). Head of Department. History R C C Drysdale, M.A. (St Andrew's). Head of Department. 0 RT Edwards, B.A. (Leeds) Mrs CA Wilson, B.Ed. (Leeds) Information Technology M R T Jones, Cert. Ed. (Bretton Hall College of Higher Education). Head of Department. Mathematics Dj Watkinson, B.Sc. (Sheffeld). Head of Department. A W Ellis-Davies, B.Sc. (University College of North Wales) N A Matkin, B.Sc. (Leeds) DI Spencer, B.Sc, (Leeds) Mrs M C Wike, B.Sc. (Loughborough) Mrs M E Holt, B.Sc. (Durham) Modern Languages C A Hodsdon, B.A. (Lancaster). Head of Department. Mrs I Bainbridge, B.A. (Durham) M j Grant. B.A. (Manchester Poytechnic) Miss I L M Hamilton, B.A. (Durham) Head of Spanish. D Kirby, M.A. (Emmanuel College, Cambridge) Head of German. 1 W G Shaw, B.A. (Leeds) Music A P Wright, B Mus. (London), L.R.A.M. Director of Music. C Blood, A.R.C.M. Cert Adv Study, (Royal College of Music, London) Head of Wind Studies. Ms I B Marsh, M.A., F.R.C.O. (Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge) School Organist. Ms M K Lamb, L.R.A.M. (Royal Academy of Music). Head of String Studies. Physical Education and Games M W Johnston, B.A. (Newcastle Polytechnic), P.G.C.E. Head of Department. Mrs W M Shepherd, Cert. Ed. (Bedford College of Physical Education). Head of Girls Games. Mrs P A Fletcher, Cert Ed, (Coventry College of Education) Mrs D M Westgate, B.Ed., (Bedford College of Physical Education) Physics D K Morris, B.Sc. (Liverpool). Head of Department. MA Edwards, B.Sc. (Durham). D H Hamilton, B.Sc. (Nottingham). R H Hubbard B.Sc. (Manchester). Religious Studies Revd j Daly, M.A. (Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge). Chaplain. Mrs S M Watkinson, B.A. (Nottingham) Technology M Dawson, Cert. Ed, (St John's College, York). Head of Department. R Wallace, B.Sc. (Surrey) Changes to the Senior Common Room 1997/8 Departures: Arrivals:
Changes:
D H Hamilton, A H Gray, R J M Negus, N H Jones, 0 RT Edward M E Holt, Ms 1 B Marsh R C Perry Deputy Head Master Miss 1 AC Duncalf Artist in Residence Miss R Thomas Artist in Residence A Severn Ecomomics and Business Studies R W Doyle Ecomomics and Business Studies M A Lodge History 1 D Gillespie Mathematics M1 Bawtree School Organist A W Rogerson Physics D ) Watkinson Director of Studies D1 Spencer Head of Department of Mathematics Mrs D M Westgate Mrs Newman Miss J L M Hamilton Mrs North
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Joanna Marsh
In autumn 1995, when Bridget Lewis announced that she was to move to Gloucester due to her husband's new posting, we were very much aware that finding an experienced and enthusiastic part-time mathematics teacher was not going to be easy. I consider it very fortunate for us that Margaret Holt was looking for a new challenge at that time. Margaret was, of course, well known to most of us. When I took over the department in 1989 Margaret was a full-time member of staff and I was very disappointed when she decided to leave us in the summer of 1990 to seek employment outside the allconsuming, six day week of St. Peter's. Margaret spent the next five years pursuing a variety of activities, including teaching within the prison service, but was keen to rejoin us on a part-time basis from January 1996.
When we interviewed for the new post
"Part-time" has never been the expression to describe Margaret's commitment! Margaret enjoys spending her time with people, both staff and pupils, and from the moment she returned Margaret was involved in as much as time allowed. In the classroom she is enthusiastic about mathematics, possesses a remarkable patience with even the most reluctant learner and was always willing to make herself available to help any of her pupils. Peter Northfield was quick to realise that Margaret would be an excellent addition to his tutorial team in School House and I know that her sound advice and care for each individual was always appreciated. A year ago Margaret agreed to take over responsibility for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme within the School. She was the ideal person. Under her guidance the number of pupils involved in the scheme grew at an astonishing rate and her abilities as an organiser and motivator will be greatly missed. I have greatly enjoyed working with Margaret and I know that I and all my colleagues will miss her company and professionalism; nothing was ever too much trouble and my only criticism of her was her inability to say " N o " when asked to take on just one more task or responsibility. We wish Margaret and Pete well on their move to Switzerland when he takes up his new post later in the year. D J Watkinson
Geoff Wogan
of School Organist early in 1994, all of the candidates wore trousers, nothing unusual so far you may be thinking, but one of those candidates was a w o m a n . This candidate was Joanna Marsh who was clearly the best but, a female member of staff or potential member of staff in trousers was a matter for some discussion; finally it was agreed that playing the organ required a relaxation of the rules, a relaxation which , ever since, has applied to all female members of staff, organists or not! In these days of Direct Banking and Direct Insurance, one of Jo Marsh's characteristics is her directness ; it took some of us a little while to get used to this. Besides her lively and imaginative teaching, her work with the training choir, especially those in the fourth form was outstanding as was her establishment of a Girls' Close Harmony Group - a first at St Peter's. Jo Marsh's organ playing has always been most distinguished in Chapel or in the Minster and this has always been the result of thorough preparation and
After sixteen years at St Peter's, Geoff Wogan, our Catering Officer, left to take up a
practice. It was so good that she was
similar position at Loretto. This period has seen many changes in the school's catering
invited to give an organ recital in the
operation, and Geoff has been responsible for great improvements in this very
Minster earlier this year, a recital whose
important area of the school.
well balanced programme was excellently
Feeding the combined communities of St Olave's and St Peter's is no insignificant task.
executed.
Geoff approached high-volume catering in an efficient and imaginative manner: the results were a quality and variety to rank among the best on our circuit. Yet Geoff also
Thank you for all accompanying, sorting
fostered a concern for the individual: his special catering arrangements were
music, administering the Associated
appreciated by a good number of Peterites over the years. The excellent rapport
Board Exams, playing the violin in the
between members of the school, particularly on the boarding side, and the catering
orchestras and all the other jobs you have
staff was in no small part due to Geoff. And then there were the functions! Too many
fulfilled, we will all miss your quick mind,
to mention, of course, but particularly memorable among them was the superb
abundance of ideas, sense of humour and
catering for the visit of the Duchess of Kent some years ago. There have been all those
'joie de vivre'.
house dinners, wedding receptions and other occasions - the list goes on. Geoff
Good luck in your new School - Christ's
presided over them all in a characteristically calm yet authoritative manner.
Hospital.
A m o n g interests outside St Peter's, Geoff very much enjoyed his rugby. He played at first team level for York Rl and also turned out for the Staff XV, demonstrating a markedly superior degree of fitness to that of most of his friends in the SCR! Then a
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cruel injury curtailed his playing days (many of us will remember that he was on crutches for quite a while after returning to work): in spite of this great disappointment, he never lost his sense of humour. He has now taken up golf again, and there will obviously be many opportunities for him t o develop this skill sport north of the border. Geoff's departure also means that the school loses the services of Ruth. They have been so much a part of our community over the years, and we wish them both every happiness in their new school: Loretto's gain is very much St Peter's loss. P Taylor
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Rex Negus At the end of the Easter term, after nearly three years as Head of Economics and Business Studies, Rex left St Peter's to start a new career
Anne Dawson Anne Dawson retired this May after nearly twenty years of service to the school, first at St Olave's and then for the last ten years as the Head Master's Assistant Secretary at St Peter's. Her warmth, care, organisational skills and her unflappability will be greatly missed.
outside teaching. During his time at the school he contributed unstintingly
To many parents and visitors forming a first impression of the school, staff spouses
to many areas of the community.
anxious for ET-type messages to be relayed, and colleagues from other schools
For two years he was a tutor in
desperate to know if the under-! 4 tiddlywinks match had been rained off, Anne was
Dronfield, and as, housemaster during
the reassuringly human voice of St Peter's. There are a few members of the teaching
those years, I can speak highly of his
staff who do not have their own personal memories of individual acts of help and
commitment and sensitivity. More
consideration form Anne; certainly the master i/c Oxbridge who managed to lose all
recently, he took on additional duties
the applications and accompanying cheques one year will always be grateful for the
on the boarding side as an assistant in
way she immediately recognised total panic, dropped everything to organise a rational
the Manor.
and systematic search and, of course, found them within ten minutes! We all wish her and Denis all the very best for the future.
Rex was a dedicated rugby coach and society referee. Although his main
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responsibility was the Third XV, he was also involved with other sides. His quiet advice as a referee was appreciated by several of us involved in school matches: he seldom missed anything! As his leaving present, he requested a First XV jersey to remind him of his involvement in rugby at St
Carole Wilson Carole Wilson's time in the school was characterised by a commitment above and beyond that of a "part-time" member of staff. Her GCSE sets much appreciated her real concern for their academic progress. She takes with her the best wishes of her colleagues at St Peter's.
Peter's. His extra-curricular commitment also extended to the CCF and athletics, and latterly Rex was helping with Careers.
Oliver Edwards Oliver Edwards came to St Peter's 3 years ago to teach History at both GCSE and 'A' Level and immediately became a most conscientious Assistant Housemaster in Linton.
In a short time, Rex made a very
Unfortunately, Linton is losing two excellent members of staff this year. His work
considerable contribution to the life
outside the classroom was hugely appreciated and was rounded off by his coaching the
of St Peter's. He made many friends
Under 14 Rugby team, which achieved an unbeatable season. Our loss to Bristol
here and always spoke very highly of
Grammar School is surely their gain.
the School. We wish him, Gail and their two small children every
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happir
Nick Jones Nick Jones was appointed to teach Economics and Business Studies, but his excellent academic teaching was complemented by his very hard work outside the classroom, particularly as the Senior Girls Rowing Coach and as Assistant Housemaster in Linton. He was always generous with his time, for example, helping out with the Austrian Music Tour and organising the 1997 Leaver's Ball. Cheltenham College have gained an outstanding member of staff who will surely achieve great things in the future.
I A Owen-Barnett
Don Hamilton (1969-1997) To encapsulate the life and times of a teacher in words is a task beyond even the most skilful pen, and particularly the life and times of an individual such as Don Hamilton. Universally recognised as a complex individual, and on occasions a spiky and difficult colleague, he nevertheless earned great respect from pupil and fellow teacher. In his twenty eight years of totally devoted service to this school, Don Hamilton was known as a quite outstanding teacher of physics and as a superbly organised and clear thinking administrator. The fact that he has been replaced by t w o to cover his responsibilities perhaps says more than any words could do. A native Yorkshireman, Don was born in Pudsey, not far from one of his great heroes, Sir Len Hutton. His early schooling was at the local catholic boys' grammar school - St. Bede's characterised, in his o w n estimation, by his inability to gain anything of long lasting w o r t h from the system as it operated in that school. However his record of outstanding academic success is a reflection of the way in which he has approached everything he has done in his life ; total and ruthless dedication and commitment. With no interest in sport he devoted his time t o his studies, carried off most of the prizes each year and gradually was attracted to the sciences, firstly with a fascination for chemistry but gradually towards the logical and exact science of physics, perhaps influenced to an extent by his aircraft engineer father. Having been selected as one of five boys to stay for an extra year after A levels to try for an Oxbridge place, the school decided early in the year that, after all, none was worthy and thus began a fruitless year. The fact that all five later obtained top degrees, including Don's first class honours, perhaps has influenced his o w n approach in his chosen career and the way in which he regards the pupil w h o needs most encouragement. Thus to Nottingham University which was in many ways a reflection of school. A fiercely determined worker, he saw university not as a place for three dissolute years of pleasure, but as a place for study and dedication to the subject of his choice. Not surprisingly with his high achievement, his professor was sure he ought to do research after his primary degree and for a time Don was t e m p t e d . But after only one term he knew that this was not for him, neither by inclination nor inspiration, and he determined to
become a teacher. His professor was appalled, regarding school teaching as a waste of time and Don's choice'as a waste of a first class physicist. However after qualification he went to Kettering Grammar School upon a chance encounter and stayed for four years as an assistant teacher of physics. Perhaps in these days of emphasis on class size it is salutary to be reminded that Don Hamilton taught classes of 60 pupils - t w o of the lower sets being joined together since the department was one teacher short and young Hamilton could obviously cope ! Again w i t h o u t application Don was taken to Arnold School, his first venture into or experience of the Independent sector. It was here that his great talent as a teacher was most clearly seen and his enlightened Headmaster at the time recognised that an assistant's post was beneath the capabilities of the man, and wrote to the top schools in HMC to say that if they had need of a first class teacher of physics young Hamilton could be the answer. Don was taken up by Peter Gardiner as Head of Physics at St. Peter's and despite this offer being made in November, to start in January, typically Don refused to move until he had seen his A level candidates through their exams, at the end of the year. Most fortunately for us Peter Gardiner understood this and held open the post. It is a matter of no little pride that Don has never made a formal application for a post in his teaching career, a mark denied to most of us. So, in 1969 at the age of 28 Don Hamilton joined the staff of St. Peter's and immediately approached this post w i t h all the vigour and dedication that had typified his life and work to this point. Public examination results in Physics moved inexorably upwards but so too did the accessibility of the subject, even to those for w h o m academic study did not come easily. By superb classroom practice Don enthused all his pupils, from the outstandingly gifted to the boy w h o had to be nurtured and led to success. But St. Peter's is much more than academic work in the classroom and Don brought all his energy to the extra curricular side of school life. After a brief spell as a helper, Don took over the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and almost immediately it became one of the biggest attractions for boys. When he finished his association with this aspect, there were over thirty bronze award holders, twenty plus silvers and a remarkable seventeen gold award holders. The memories of this, of visits to Buckingham Palace for the award ceremonies, and of running across hills at week-ends to check on numerous expeditions, are
some of the fondest he will carry from the school. His involvement in D of E and its association with the mountains led to a passion for orienteering and here again the opportunity to work with pupils beyond the classroom gave him the opportunity to develop his relationship w i t h them which he firmly believes added to his teaching successes. Orienteering experienced great popularity under Don Hamilton, and practically every Sunday in term time a group was involved in competition and practice. Inevitably the standard was recognised beyond the school to the level of representatives in the British Schools' orienteering team. Once more Don had taken an activity, w i t h which he may have had no natural affinity, and developed his pupils with that attention to detail and total lack of self interest so typical of all his work at St. Peter's. As the proportion of day pupils rose a new Day House was created, and Don Hamilton became the first Housemaster of Clifton. So by the mid eighties Don was Housemaster and Head of Science, teaching a full timetable and fully involving himself with life beyond the classroom. The new Head Master, and the fourth St. Peter's Head w i t h w h o m Don had worked, Robin Pittman, recognised his abilities and in 1988 appointed him Second Master. Typically Don retained his role as Head of Science and his leadership of the Physics Department while at the same time entering, with great enthusiasm, preparation for the time of great change that was to come over St. Peter's in the next few years. This time is one of mixed memories for Don Hamilton. The life of the school moved swiftly, with new ideas of marketing and careful attention to statistical record keeping being something which appealed to Don's sense of order and detail. However he also began to feel that sense of detachment from the everyday contact w i t h pupils, and as it became obvious that he could not carry the responsibilities of Second Master with a full teaching commitment, he withdrew more from the classroom. This is one of his main regrets, not being able to deliver the subject for which he has always retained much enthusiasm. For a teacher to say after a long career that he can remember very few lessons he did not enjoy, and that his teaching is memorable for the way humour played its part in understanding is a tribute to a natural teacher. It may also be a surprise to those w h o only saw the public figure beyond the classroom. Although he would never have admitted
it, Don Hamilton appeared to be the archetypal confirmed bachelor, seen in a succession of desirable cars and enjoying holidays in far away places. Then one of those conjunctions of fates so loved by the fiction writer, but remarkable in real life, occurred. Don will recall many very able pupils with w h o m he loved to stretch out the demands of problem solving in Physics. One such was Paul Thompson, a remarkable pupil not only for his nine A level successes in one year, but for the breadth of those subjects. Inevitably, as his teacher, Don w o u l d meet Paul's mother at parents' evenings never thinking that this brilliant pupil would several years later become his step son. But so it transpired and when Cynthia married Don Hamilton, less than two years before his retirement, it represented a great joy and delight for a great many people. Don will carry many things into retirement. He will certainly take a fascination for, and a voracious appetite to learn more about, the world of the computer. Only a very few years ago he admits to being a total sceptic, but as he recognised the flow of the tide and being one w h o '... can't flannel if I d o n ' t know enough about i t . . . ' he set to w i t h all the single minded determination seen throughout his life, to learn and now has his o w n page on the world wide web where anyone can learn more about St. Peter's, Guy Fawkes, and Physics links. There will be many Old Boys and Girls communicating in this way for years to come. The golf courses of Yorkshire and beyond will see much of him. Like his gardening Don would not claim a natural affinity, yet he seeks the perfect shot, the perfect set of clubs and the perfect course w i t h all the tenacity in his possession. He won't give up till he finds t h e m . How does one sum up the career of Don Hamilton ? He would be the first to cringe in embarrassment were anyone to suggest that St. Peter's had lost a Mr Chips figure, a grand old man of the common room. Perhaps marriage has helped put into perspective those things he has done, and the ways in which he has done t h e m . Perhaps marriage has also mellowed him, and may continue to do so, for in his time mellow he was not. And yet one can never take away that best attribute of the old school master, total and utter dedication to his job whatever he was asked or chose to do. Leeds United, in their heyday were not pretty, but very effective. Don Hamilton was never pretty, but this school has a great deal to be very, very grateful to him for.
T Mulryne
St Peter's School Uniform New middle school uniforms are being introduced starting w i t h the September 1997 intake of third form pupils. The brown tweed jackets (in the photograph) which have had a distinguished place in school life since before the Second World War are now on the way out. The aim for the future is to preserve the best of the school's traditional style, updated for the new millennium, while still maintaining contact with our past uniforms, examples of which are being modelled in the photograph. Olavites Jonathan Kemp, Simon Wallis and James Brown are wearing a miscellany of old uniform items from left, a Rugby colours blazer, 1937-38, w i t h straw boater; an old Peterite Club blazer w i t h a rowing (cox's) cap, and a hockey blazer and cap (1922). The new uniform features an extremely smart chocolate brown blazer in different styles for the girls and boys and alternative styles of skirts for the girls in a specially woven brown and cream check.
Library Archives The Alcuin Library At long last the computerisation of the Alcuin Library has been completed and our entire stock is now available for searching and borrowing via the computer - nearly 11,000 items all told. Of these items an increasing proportion are non-book materials CD-ROMs and our growing collection of music CDs in particular (with an Internet link being installed in the summer holidays), but Peterites can rest assured that traditional items are not under threat. The Friends of St Peter's have very kindly given to the Library a handsome revolving (and locking!) stand for the display of CDs and CD-ROMs. This has ensured that these resources are given the prominence they deserve, and they form a notable feature in the library. Book donations have been received from: Christopher D. Bradley, Sally E. Brown, Daniel D. Curley, Catherine H. Dixon, Katherine L. and Michael T. Dowds, Emma J. Fitton, Katherine A. Gormley, David J. Hancock, Emily ). Kay, Philip R.S. Kerrigan, Simon J. Leveson, G u y ) . Lewis, Jonathan E.F. Price, E. Rebecca Reavley, M. James Shepherd, W. Robert C. Triffitt, and James M.R. Yeomans. Sincere thanks are due to all the above for their generosity. (All donations go into the library w i t h an appropriate bookplate, and the donor's name is also recorded for all to see on the computer screen.)
The Archive Department Interest continues to grow in the archives room, and the number of visitors reflects this. We are also pleased to have received appreciative letters, and a number of donated items. Following articles about Wentworth Ping in the media, an Old Peterite, Charles Clark, returned to the school Pingo's top hat in its leather case, a post office savings book of 1890 and several family items which have been returned to them. On a recent visit Hugh Wentworth Ping and the former Betty Ping kindly allowed the school to keep the top hat, and also gave many interesting photographs of life in St Olave's. One of these showed the boys wearing straw boaters with blue bands. We hadn't realised that these were part of the uniform in the Junior School. Does anybody still have one? Hugh Wentworth Ping also gave several most useful items of boat club uniform and photographs, and a box full of back numbers of "The Peterite" which will make up new sets for binding. We have also been promised items connected with Chilly, and the offer of a complete scout uniform of the Chilman Croup, and look forward to receiving these. Mr Kenneth F. Simpson, who some years ago gave us photographs of St Olave's and an autograph album with contributions from Ping, Roddy and others, is moving south so paid a visit with his wife. He has many happy memories of his time in Olave's and Peter's from 1924 to 1930 (School House) and enjoyed looking around. On leaving Mr and Mrs Simpson gave a most generous cheque to be used for archival purposes. As Chilly was obviously a great hero of young Master Simpson, some of this money will be used to provide a brass memorial plaque to Chilly in the ante-chapel. Don Hamilton has kindly handed over David Cummin's teaching gown which Dora had given to him. It is pleasing to have a tangible memento of one who played such an important role in school and city.
As ever I must also thank Mr John Mitchell for his help and advice, and the IT staff w h o are an "ever present help in time of trouble".
A local bookseller kindly reported a most interesting and somewhat rare book on the Gunpowder Plot, published in 1679, one of the very first accounts in print other than government records. Fortunately the school was able to buy this to add to the archival section on books by or about Peterites. The school is most grateful to all our donors and those who have helped in any way, with particular thanks to Angela Sanderson for her willing and invaluable help in a voluntary capacity. Would that there were more like her! Offers of help are always welcome, and the work is interesting.
A ) M Pedley
J V Mitchell
HOUSE CLIFTON I was very pleased in November to be offered the roll of Housemistress of Clifton. I must admit that at the time I was not fully aware of all that was in store! However having reached the end of the year I can reflect on the past two terms with pleasure. I do not believe that until one takes on this role one fully appreciates the tremendous effort that our pupils put into school; their commitment to their studies and their sporting, musical and other extra-curricular activities, and the comradeship within the houses. Since I only spent two of the three terms attached to Clifton I thought it appropriate for the pupils themselves to contribute to their House report. I am grateful to Brian McBride and Jenny Hutt for giving us an insight into their year in Clifton. Simply for completeness, before their reports, I would like to mention some additional outstanding achievements in Clifton. I was fortunate to take over the house in which our Head Boy resided. I already taught Paul and was aware of his positive presence. Along with Head of House, Ray Chung, Paul assisted me in many ways. Paul was awarded the school prize for Leadership and also the House Pemberton Plate for his significant contribution to the school. Adam Hudson is another Cliftonite whose achievements deserve recognition. Adam achieved a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, the first in the school for twenty years. I am delighted that Patrick Day is also very close to achieving the same and I look forward to hearing news from him. Rachel Harran excelled in piano playing and gained the Senior woodwind music prize in addition to the English prize - a talented young lady. Alison Heaton was awarded both the economics and the geography prize. (She can be seen in action on the Egg Race photograph). Third and fifth form pupils played their part in inter-house competitions. It was good to see the team spirit which operated across the year groups in competitions such as the Great Egg Race and the inter-house Quiz. Additional prize winners are Matthew Parkin for Classics and Emma Taylor for music composition. I look forward to the year ahead and extend a warm welcome for incoming pupils. I also wish our leaving upper sixth year every success in the future. Now over to Brian and Jenny. M C Wike
Our Egg Race Team in full flow
CLIFTON Fourth Form Report
Lower Sixth Report
skills in the inter-house netball, and were victims of a scurrilous administrative disaster, being crowned
The fourth year pupils in Clifton have had
It's been an eventful year in the Lower
girls' winners of sports day, before the
a very enjoyable and successful year. The
sixth, with many achievements in all
crown was passed on to Dronfield!
first House event was the inter-house
fields of school life. Of course, due to
However, this minor setback was not
hockey in which Erica, Katrina, Alyx and I
the sheer amount of unbridled talent
enough to stop Clifton's glory from
took part and we w o n . The boys
in Clifton, it would be impossible to
shining through in other areas of
competed w i t h determination in the
tell of all the achievements of the
school life!
inter-house rugby and came fourth with
Lower Sixth this year so here are just a
particular congratulations to Ed for
few of t h e m .
excellent tries and drop goals. All the girls played excellently in the netball w i t h a very close match against Grove in the final. Extra time was played but with Clifton team spirit we soared through to w i n . All the team received House Colours.
Clifton gave a variety of magnificent
impression this year off the games field. Emily Appleyard gave a fine
sporting performances throughout the
performance in 'Grease', and 'Skirt',
year. The boys were on top form; the
Andy Kemp and Guy Wood's band,
rugby pitch shook with the might of
played brilliantly in the 'Bright Young
Nick Lally, representing the school in
Things' music contest in Leeds, losing
the 1st XV, with Chris Carter and Chris
in scandalous circumstances to a far
Both inter-house swimming competitions
Steward also giving impressive
inferior opposition, but still getting a
were successful w i t h the boys winning
performances in the 3rd X V In squash,
slot on the coveted 'Newsround'. Also,
their section (with great captaincy and
Chris Carter and Andrew Pease gave a
true to form, Brian McBride acted the
contribution from Jon Lally) and the girls
blinding show of skill, reaching the
spoon in the Balloon Debate, coming a
coming second. In the summer term we
semi-finals of the inter-house
close second, and competed in the
played excellent rounders to w i n every
competition with Chris Steward giving
Schools Debating Championships in
match and the full house competition.
a sterling effort in the inter-house
Durham, with the support of the
The boys reached the semi- final of the
hockey. Andy Kemp, Nick Lally and
irrepressible Andy Kemp.
cricket but were defeated by School.
Chris Carter showed their formidable
Again there was a great performance by
cricketing prowess, being inexplicably
Joni Lally.
beaten in the first round of the interhouse cricket, and Alex Sweet, Clifton's
The fourth year competed w i t h enthusiasm on Sports Day. Erica Smith w o n all three of her events breaking t w o records and winning the Victrix Ludorum. Andrew Lyall finished 2nd in the 8 0 0 m w i t h a speedy finish, Joni Lally came 3rd in the 1500m and I came 3rd in the
Lower Sixth tennis king, was tragically beaten in the first round of the house tennis, but redeemed himself off the games field w i t h his unique and all too frequent, sleep inducing lectures on the calibre of the AK47 and every other military fact known to man.
of our talented middle distance runner in
The girls also showed off their
the third form, Sandy Cowan. Sandy
incredible sporting skills, with a
along w i t h Erica has been awarded prizes
crushing victory in the inter-house
for Athletics outside school.
girls' hockey. As captain of girls' cross-
Guy Wood w o n a music award for playing the drums. Ed Birch played Rugby for North Yorkshire and Jonathan Howes and Guy Wood played for a section of the county. Erica, Katrina and I represented the school in the U15 hockey tournament of York which we w o n . We all got good orders with few 'U's' and Ed Birch got a girlfriend!!!!!!
country Katy Hutt 'ran like the wind' (fuelled by a passionate and allconsuming rage at being ruthlessly dropped from the food committee), coming fifteenth in the girls' interhouse cross-country, with Zoe Wight making a dazzling improvement from
showed their true colours, emerging as rabid chess-animals, making fanatical efforts in the inter-house chess competition, reaching the finals. (Chris was so consumed with the chess (and with Pot-noodles), that he unfortunately didn't have time to wash his games kit for the whole year, adding a much-talked (and much
The house dinner gave us all an eagerly awaited opportunity to see again Rev. Harvey, whose job in the house was taken over admirably by M r Shread in the Christmas term and by Mrs Wike in the Easter term. The dinner was also memorable for Head of House Ray Chung's witty speech, and w e look forward to seeing Amy Greetham as Head of House next year, and w e wish her luck in this role.
last year coming thirteenth. Alison Calvert also made the house proud, losing only narrowly in the inter-house squash. Clifton also made the other
Jenny Hutt (IV)
Andrew Pease and Chris Steward
balked) about aroma in room !
Javelin! A mention should be made here
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The Lower Sixth also made a colourful
houses wince by displaying their classic
Brian McBride (LVI)
Housemistress Mrs M C WIKE
Assistants Mr N A MATKIN Mr D J SPENCER
Head of House RAYMOND CHUNG
R.J.Bulcock Bevan: James G M Chadwick: Edgar L Chung: Raymond J H Day: Patrick N Harran Rachel E Heaton: Alison G Hook: Emma M Hudson: Adam W Kaberry: William M Leveson: Simon J Littleboy: Jodieanne Tetlow : Paul D Ward: Christopher LStark Brisby: Charlotte R Burns: William C Chapman: Sara A Emmott: James B Heaps: Andrew j Hodsdon: Laura E Magee: Christopher J W Parkin: Matthew J Parton-Bagnall: Russell H Robinson: Oliver J L Steward: Jonathan M Taylor: Emma V R.Wallace Bedford: Helena Birch: Edward Dow: Alexandra M C Dearnley: Andrew Easby: Ruth A Easby: Sarah J Howes: R Jonathan Hutt: Jennifer A Kemp: Richard S Kirkman: David Lally: Jonathan P Lloyd: Sophie L Lyall: Andrew McC Smith: Erica J Wight: Katrina R Wood: Guy M
D.J.Spencer Cowan: Alexander M Garnett: Thomas D Gill: Edward B Greetham: Robert F Hancock: Steven Hudson: Kate E Robinson: Guy T Round: James R Shrimpton: Christopher Thomas-Peter: Daniel Williams: Heather R N.A.Matkin Appleyard: Emily F Bedford: Robert Calvert: Alison E Carter: Christopher J Greetham: Amy Hales: Victoria R L Hutt: Catherine H Kemp: Andrew D S Lally: Nicholas R A McBride: Brian P Pease: Andrew R Richardson: Lucy J Steward: Christopher D Sweet: Alexander M Vickers: Alasdair R Wight: Zoe C
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DRONFIELD The year started with a big change round not only did we have the new tutor, Mrs Tooby-Smith, but also we had the big change of Housemaster to Mr Grant. When trying to find a team for the House Badminton the question of w h o can actually play Badminton was often asked w i t h the reply of "Yes, but it was four years ago". What we lacked in skill we made up in determination and eventually w o n w i t h o u t conceding a match. The House hockey was not quite so successful although we managed not to concede any goals we unfortunately failed to score any! This was not due to the valiant efforts of our forward line of Becky Turl, Alison Randell, Marie-Sophie Dalglish, Becky Fisher and Tomi Rotowa w h o had a number of shots that rebounded off the post. At half term Alison Randell joined us as the South African Exchange. Not only did she contribute to the Hockey but also to the House. She made many friends and was sadly missed when she left at Christmas. The House Cross Country was run with 'enthusiasm' . We had a good w i n by the Seniors w i t h commendable runs by Emma-Louise Hall and Becky Fisher w h o came first and eighth respectively. The Juniors unfortunately did not do quite so well but there were good runs by Kate Lilleyman and Lucy Lyall w h o came ninth and eleventh respectively. At the beginning of the Easter term we had another change in the House. Mr Shread and Mrs Wike changed places in Clifton and Mr Shread joined us. Dronfield put up a great effort in the Inter-House Netball w i t h outstanding effort by the team captain, Lorna Read, and Olivia Anderson w h o played well in the centre court. We were unfortunately knocked out in the semi-finals by Clifton after a very close match w i t h the final score of 10 goals to 1 1 . In the Squash, however, we were undefeated despite talented performances from the other Houses. It was not an unfair advantage to have four of the School's first Squash team playing for Dronfield! We managed to get through to 1 3 of the 20 finals in the House swimming including the 4 relays. Although we did not manage to w i n any races Lizzie Sargeant came second in her t w o lengths freestyle and Amy Burrell and Hannah Fowler came third in their races. During the summer term we were happy to congratulate Mr Hall on the new
arrival of his baby, Isobel. We wish him many sleepful nights!
when the last match was completely drained off.
The House Chess was played w i t h vigour! enthusiasm! and talent! managing to beat Rise in the first round but we got knocked out in the quarter-finals w i t h good efforts from Kate Walton, Sally Brown, Susan Chalmers and Sheila Tong.
Dronfield managed to break t w o school records in the House Athletics. MarieSophie Dalglish broke the School 200 Metre Record and the Senior House Relay of Hannah Fowler, Pru Bundy, Tomi Rotowa, and Marie-Sophie Dalglish broke the School Record set by Dronfield t w o years earlier.
The Juniors played w i t h great enthusiasm in the House Rounders although they should learn to keep their legs together. Although they did not come last they did not w i n either. A g o o d time was had by all. The House tennis was a disaster due to disturbances from the rain which dramatically affected our tennis ability and we ended up coming joint third
Best of luck to Rebecca Fisher w h o is next year's Head of House.
Prudence Bundy (UVI)
House Mr and Mrs M I GRANT
M.J.Grant Anderson: Olivia M I Brown: Sarah E (Sally) Buckle: Alba-Luz F E Sandobal Bundy: Prudence A Kay: Emily J Maunder: Esther C J Newby: Amy L Perry: Hannah N J Read: Lorna J Russell: Diana M F Walton: Katherine L Wright: Sarah ) C.W.Hall Atkinson: Fiona K Dalglish: Marie-Sophie Fisher: Rebecca E Lloyd: Jacqueline A Long: Annabel Rotowa: Tomilewa O Stevenson: Anna J I Turl: Rebecca R Ward: Annabel R.G. Shread Burrell: Amy M Cuthbert-BrowmSamantha L Fowler: Hannah E Hall: Emma-Louise Lyall: Lucy A Middleton-Walker: Claire L A.Tooby-Smith Chalmers: Susan M Heaton: Sophia C Heaton: Monika J Lilleyman: Kate E L Marks: Caroline J Sargeant: Elizabeth L Sturgess: Holly R Tong: (ShuiLing) Sheila
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Assistant Mr M DAWSON
Head of House DAVID HANCOCK
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Curley: Daniel D
Cooke: Harry T
Drever-Smith: Robert J
Drysdale: Alexander J
Fishley : Simon M
Gibbon: Richard N R
Hancock: David J
Hall: Claire L
Stevenson: Alexander G W
Kitchin: Miles E
Watt: Graham N
Magee: Matthew J
Wheatley: Sam R
Rusling: Nicholas J
Yeomans: James M R
Sargeant: Joanna H
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Stower: Hannah M
Freeman: Peter J
Wood: lames M
Smith: James P
Harrison: Ann C Marks: lona V Metcalfe: Rachel C Miers: James W Mistry: Nina S Mitchell: John E M Nicholas: John P N o r m a n : Andrew J Reed-Stephenson: Jackson Robertson: Hamish P M Rusling: Mark S Scott: Claire R Senior: Alexandra L Smith: Stewart M D.K.Morris Baines: Suzanne E Cleaver: Leanne E Dale: Edward J Fishley: G Rebecca Gill: Oliver J N Harvey: James A Miers: Matthew J Muir: Andrew Springgay: Andrew P Wainman: David B Wigglesworth: Beth M.Hopkinson Ashley: Edward J Bainbridge: Peter A Bainbridge: Timothy T Brown: Alexia S Cleaver: Andrew J Corcoran: Sarah A Cox: Katherine A Elliot: Rodney ] Gisbourne: Abigail C Kerr: Deborah E Liddle: Caroline Middleton: Louisa Roach: Alexandra J Sarton: Mark R H Wainman: Thomas C Watkinson: Simon M Wiseman: Victoria A
LINTON The year has been dominated by the serious illness and subsequent death of one of our fourth years, Foluso Rotawa, a tribute to whom is published near by. Anecdotes and the jocularity that usually, try to break up the rather dry statement of the House's progress, through the year, seem to be inappropriate, under such circumstances. The year began with some 12 new third years and 3 new lower sixth. Tristan Best was Head of House with Kirk Hullis also a school monitor. Scott O'Keefe was Captain of Rugby, Kirk Hullis and Richard Rastall administered a most successful School Debating Society, as Chairman and Secretary. Apart from Scott, Kirk and Richard, Nick Clark, Jamie Hockin and Chris Ellerbeck were IXV stalwarts. Tristan was the Captain of a most successful 2XV with Simon Coodrick, George Gagg and Will Vokes-Dudgeon also in that team. U16 team members included Ben Firth and Edward Ferrow. The seniors won the inter-house 7's trophy which has, at senior level, replaced the more traditional 15-a side competition. The senior squash team, made up of IVth's and lllrd's - John Patrick Wilkinson, Will Kent and Sam Brown - lost in the final to Manor, but the senior crosscountry team fared better by winning the trophy again this year with Tristan Best coming first and other team members accordingly: Will Vokes-Dudgeon (6) Richard Rastall (7) Ralph Redfern (18) Kirk Hullis(20) and Ben Firth (21). In the junior event the team came second overall with David Burgess leading the juniors at 11th then came Sam Brown, Charles Robinson and J-P Wilkinson all in the top 20 of some 110 runners. School Squash representation was exceptionalSam Brown in the School's senior 1st team, John-Patrick Wilkinson, Will Kent, Rupert Brown and Phil Townsend for the U15'sand U14's. School Drama saw Sam Cooper treading the boards most successfully in the production of Grease and choral and musical achievement in the Minster's Carol Service were ably assisted by Ben Firth, Edward Ferrow, Ralph Redfern, Charles Robinson, John Patrick Wilkinson David Burgess.
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The Easter term saw Scott O'Keefe, Richard Rastall, Chris Ellerbeck, Simon Goodrick and George Gagg representing the 1X1 with Kirk Hullis as 2X1 Captain ably assisted by Jamie Hockin. Under 16 XI had Ben Firth, Tristan Sillars and Alex Sargeant as regular players. Peter Goodrick was a regular U15 XV player, Hugh Strivens, J-P Wilkinson, and Ben Targett I in the U15 B's, with Sam Brown and Tom Firth in U 14 A's and Rupert Brown, Roger Bryce, Dan CuthbertBrown, Will Gagg, Bruno Les and John Morley in the U 14 B's, yet despite the numbers of school junior players our junior rugby side fared less better than their senior counterparts in inter-house competition. Although our egg racers were not as successful as last year our quiz team won the inter-house trophyKirk Hullis, Tristan Sillars, Andrew Sykes and Philip Townsend. The swimming gala rounded off the term, as usual, but our only winners were the U15 freestyle relay team. The summer term came all too quickly for those taking public exams. Jamie Hocking and Chris Ellerbeck represented the 1 XI, Peter Rivis the 2 XI and Will Vokes-Dudgeon the senior boys rowing. Tristan Sillars and Matthew Hodgson were in the school senior tennis team and John-Patrick Wilkinson in the junior tennis team. Vth years school rowers, Adam Bryce, Ralph Redfern and David Liddle and U15 cricketers Peter Goodrick, Hugh Strivens, Will Kent and David Burgess. Sam Brown represented the U14 A XI and Rupert Brown, Phil Townsend and John Morley the U 14 B team. However, although the senior house cricket team reached the semi's, the juniors did not fare so well. The tennis team lost to the eventual winners of the competition but the chess team of Matthew Hodgson, Peter Rivis, Ralph Redfern and Phil Townsend once again reigned supreme! Inter-house athletics saw individual wins for Tristan Best, Alex Sargeant, Scott O'Keefe, Ben Firth and the Senior Relay Teams but we still only came fourth overall.
Foluso Rotawa 12 June, 1982 - 26 May, 1997 Foluso Rotawa joined St Olave's Wentworth House - in September 1993 and moved up into Linton House in September 1995. During the latter half of the 1996 Summer term, renal cancer was diagnosed. Treatment involved the removal of a kidney and a long course of chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Apart from some short visits during the last few weeks of the Christmas term 1996 - along with his participation in the house Christmas dinner -Foluso returned to the school full time for the Easter term of this year. Sadly his remission was not to last, he fell ill again during the Easter holidays and passed away on 26 May at St James' Hospital, Leeds. His funeral was held on 12 June - his fifteenth birthday, at Bridge Street Pentecostal Church, Leeds. At school, at that time, we had internal,, end of year exams and external, public exams. But the measure of the impact of Foluso's passing, and our feelings of loss, was such that, well over 100 of his friends, Tomi's friends - his sister in LVI Dronfield - and staff, both teaching and domestic, all felt the need to be at his funeral to say goodbye to Foluso. Four
It remains for me to wish all our leavers the very best for the future and thank them for all they have done.
years is a long time to be part of a boarding community like ours, and it caused a bitter sadness which many will
J A Owen-Barnett
remember for a long time to come - just
as they will his funeral - a chance to celebrate his life and give thanks for the joy he brought us. I will always remember his broad smile it could light up a room, particularly with his mischievous wit and that dry sense of humour, which belied his youth. He never had a bad word about anyone always very caring; always very sensitive to the needs of others, always full of fun. I never heard him complain once
So young ...
throughout his illness, he was so brave as he always tried to focus a determined effort on getting better and always wanted to greet visitors with a smile. That determination came over in his
The class sits silently, waiting, hoping for a burst of energy so alive even Physics would not be boring. But nothing happens: The air is dead, knowing he is gone.
school work. He was an intelligent and thoughtful young man. He persevered and succeeded to catch up with one and a half terms' work, which he missed, when the illness held him back, first time around. Then he came back to school for the Easter Term, laughing and joking it was as if all our prayers were answered the excellent care he received at St James', along with the love and support of family and friends - but particularly his mum - all seemed to have carried the day. Sadly it was not to last and his passing has had a profound effect on many, particularly in his house Linton, and his year group in general. A fund has been set up to donate appropriate equipment to the adolescent oncology ward, where he stayed, in St James'. Internal charity concerts and events have contributed to this, along with parents' and pupils' donations. A brass plaque for the chapel is also to be provided , by his friends and inspired by his situation, the 'Eckersley House' Appeal (accommodation for the families of sick children to be able to stay near to St James') has been one of the charities we have supported throughout this year's chapel collections. He is sorely missed, yet, his name lives on, admirably commemorated in charitable giving, and in our hearts.
J A Owen-Barnett
The Basketball court still waits for the insults and trickery of someone loved and treasured. Caught in the trap of a disease that is unforgiving and barbaric his body slowly faded into a memory... The imprints of his smile still beam across the school. His mischief will never be forgotten, though certainly forgiven by unsuspecting teachers. I am sitting in the security of a profession that awaits me. Blossom falls on that Monday morning as the end of a life arrives... security is no more. Whilst we carry on with our lives and do the things that we enjoy his soul lives in a memorial to a most loved son, brother, and friend. Many will forget but his smile will stay with me Until I join him to look over the people I still cherish. Guy Wood (IV)
i.m. Foluso Rotawa, d. 26.5.97 eleven thirty seven it is though I will not know for two days the moment of your dying above the woods of Cwm Llan below Snowdon a buzzard lifts its voice a soft call in the silence of your death I shall remember the buzzard circling and soaring for ever D | Hughes
LINTON Housemaster Mr J A OWEN-BARNETT
Assistants Mr O R T EDWARDS Mr N H JONES
Head of House TRISTAN BEST
^ J.A.Owen-Barnett Bowman: Matthew E Brown: Rupert Cuthbert-Brown: Daniel Dunn: Fraser J Ferrow: Edward P Gagg: William Hockin: James P Hodgson: Matthew J Hullis: Kirk Lilleyman: Edward G O'Keefe: Scott Redfern: Ralph E Rotowa: Foluso A Townsend: Philip D N. H. Jones Best: Tristan T Brown: Samuel Bryce: Adam Burgess: David P Cooper: Samuel J P Firth: Thomas Goodrick: Simon P Lilleyman: Thomas C Rayner: Jonathan J Rivis: Peter A Sillars: Tristan R G Sturgess: Adam S Wilkinson: John-Patrick R.C.G.Drysdale Clark: Nicholas A W Crowther: Matthew T C Cunningham: Peter 1 iiHHIo* r^a\/i/H LIUUIc:. LJavWJ
Fisher: Alan B Goodrick: Peter J Greener: John H D Lee: Kai Tai Morley: John Sargeant: j Alexander Strivens: Hugh G Temple: William M L Vokes-Dudgeon: William 1>
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THE M A N O R excellent season led by Alistair Robertson, whilst Daniel Wright played a major part in the unbeaten Under 14 season. It was sad to see Matthew Vowles and Ted Duncan miss the whole season through injury with 1st team honours there for the taking. Matthew's injury gave Chris Bradley the chance to take over the 1 st team squash, which he did excellently. He followed this up with a fine season as Captain of School Tennis. Our success last season could not be matched as we lost the Inter House 7's competition to the eventual winners, Linton.
After nine exhausting weeks of renovation the boys returned to a "new" Manor. The old skills remained and within minutes table tennis bats were flying!! We also welcomed our new third year and Nick Joseph into the Lower 6. Nick settled in quickly, showing talents outside the classroom, using Saturday afternoons to go gliding, eventually flying solo in the Easter term. This proved to be a prelude to his award of a Flying Scholarship. Rugby, however, provided the major participant activity for the term. The house produced twenty five players each week to represent the school from 1 st XV to Under 14 'B' XV. 1st XV colours were gained by Peter Anderson, Gavin Kershaw, James Dougherty, and Andrew Daughtrey who also won a "cap". Peter being awarded the Morris McCrath Trophy. In the juniors the U15's had an
The house cross-country provided splendid runs for both senior and junior teams. The seniors were second and the juniors first, with Peter Anderson and Jonathan Else performing excellently. With all this going on it was good to see the school production of "Grease" featuring Ted, Simon. Edward, Gareth and Peter who all managed to appear type-cast!! It was a wonderful performance and was much enjoyed by those able to get tickets. The senior house squash completed the term by winning the competition, well done Chris. The egg race came and went with our customary lack of success - thanks again Peter!! With so much on during the Easter term it was hard to remember that amongst concerts, hockey, 7's rugby and house swimming that much academic work was going on - sadly not always enough in "free" periods! The 1 st XI hockey saw success for Chris Bradley, James Dougherty and Mike Freak. The Under 16's saw contributions from Alex Thornton, Matthew Connelly, Gareth Pierce, Henry Von Achten and in goal from Mark Meilack, Peter Nield and Gavin Smith alongside Andrew Welsh, Ian Ray and Alistair Robertson led us to a splendid victory in the house swimming gala. The end of term brought a mad rush for time on the house computer so that coursework could be completed. Even the most unlikely were up early to work David, Niall and even Jonathan B!! Sadly the Easter holiday saw the departure of David Ashby. Despite the circumstances it did not alter the fact that he was a good academic student and a friend to many.
Summer brought rain and exams. It also brought some cricket with Matthew Sigsworth and James Dougherty doing well in the 1st XI - James winning the Colin Bosomworth Trophy. Mike Freak captained the 2nd XI in a very successful season. Good bowling from Nick Joseph and batting from Mark Baxter contributed much to this success. Tennis saw Chris Bradley back in the limelight with Greg Sharp and Eamon Mulkeen doing well in their age groups. However, throughout the year nothing rivalled skateboarding as a leisure activity. Should they eventually award a GCSE for it Henry will get an A*. Despite our enthusiasm, the chess went the way of the egg race, but not before Matthew Vowles had written some memorable reports for house meetings!! Much also went on with Choir, CCF and Duke of Edinburgh providing many outlets for participation. The middle school play with Alastair, David, Eamon, Niall, Jonathan and Gareth were much enjoyed by those who took part and watched. However, a house is really about its personalities. The upper sixth leavers will be missed. They contributed hugely from Matthew Vowles efforts in securing the Athletics Shield again, to Ted, Peter and Gavin's skateboarding masterclasses!! They accepted discipline without a problem despite often disagreeing with the policy .They had good humour and did not throw their weight around. I would like to thank Andrew Daughtrey as Head of House for his splendid support during the year. He was a mature and genuine influence. Mark Edwards, and David Hughes were excellent as tutors and David most kindly stepped into the breech during the summer term after Rex Negus had left us. Special thanks to Maurice Monteith for his outstandingly hard work in the house, and to Liz who has the house and now three boys to look after. Finally, we welcome back John Bulcock as a tutor next year. Both John and Anne have hearts that have always been in the Manor and their influence will be invaluable in the coming years. P J Stephen
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THE M A N O R Housemaster Mr P | STEPHEN
Assistants Mr M A MONTEITH M r R J M NEGUS
P.J.Stephen
R J M Negus
Brotheridge: J Laurence
Anderson: Peter N
Dyer: Samuel
Bradley: Christopher D
Hall: Mark P
Burton : Benjamin R
Law: Rockman
Daughtrey : Andrew J
Wright: Daniel P
Duncan: Edward C H Hield Peter A
Head of House ANDREW DAUGHTREY
M.A.Monteith
Kershaw: Gavin P
Ashby: David W M
Smith: Gavin M
Barkess: Jonathan
Vowles: Matthew P
Bell: Euan C Birkett: Daniel M Cole: John D R Else: Jonathan J O'Loughlin: Niall C Robertson: Alistair J Sharp: Gregory B White: Guy M A D.J.Hughes Baxter: Mark D Bellis: G Oscar H P Brooke: C Edward C Dougherty: James P G Freak: Michael J Joseph: Nicholas M Newton: Simon R Ray: Ian M Shoat: Mark A Sigsworth: Matthew C M.A.Edwards Addyman: M A X Connelly: Matthew T Cross: David R Heaton: Christopher J Leadbeater: Robert C Mak: Sunny Meilack: Mark L Pierce: Gareth W Sharp: Adam J Sleath: Matthew D Thornton: J Alexander N Tse: Koon-yiu T Von Achten: Henry N Welsh: Andrew J
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The new third years and lower sixth pupils settled in very well with a good set of preliminary orders and an excellent record for the whole house in the first order, especially for the fourth years. It was really encouraging to see so many Queen's pupils involved in the Open Evening, not just in the choir and orchestra but acting as guides around the place. Many of the sporting events of the term saw us as very keen participants ,if not exactly leaders in the field, but we were pleased to celebrate with Gemma Bentham when she took the Senior Girl's Cross Country Cup individual winner, leading the house to take the overall second place in the senior event. The sixth form decided to break with tradition from a formal house dinner at Christmas and we had a pizza party instead which turned out to be a brilliant alternative. We managed to celebrate the end of term in good form despite several members of the house succumbing to the dreaded 'flu bug. The Easter term saw netball, boys' hockey, rugby 7's and the swimming sports present some close run competition for our teams, all enthusiastically supported by a noisy home crowd. Still the trophies deluded us, despite some feisty sparring which took us to a very exciting final in the boys' hockey. Brains, wit and dexterity were all put to the test in the Inter House Quiz and the Great Egg Race, enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.
A glorious day for the inter house athletics was starred with some fine performances by Queen's. Barry Jackson's stunning running, Richard Gooder's expert jumping, Gemma Bentham's superb all round achievement and the good sportsmanship of everyone who was ready to have a go meant that we did very well indeed. There was chilly inter house cricket and damp tennis and there was much hard work for the exams. As we said our farewells and good luck to our leavers with a full house dinner and the presentation of the unofficial Queen's House awards, we were in fine spirits. Commemoration and Prizegiving saw many of our number collecting prizes, and we must single out Hayley Oram for her brilliant achievements and four awards. The hard work for the exams clearly paid off and our trophy came on the last day when we were presented with the Merit Cup. We thank Carrie Magee and Matthew Evans for their excellent leadership and support throughout the year and wish them and the rest of the upper sixth team all the best for the future.
J Bainbridge
Our musicians have had a very busy year and there were some super individual performances as well as many of the house being involved in the choir, orchestra and band. Ben Dale deserves special mention as overall winner in the music competition and many congratulations to Marcus and Rory Boulton who played in the rock band Resin in the York Schools' Battle of the Bands and won first prize. Emma Riley and Lundi Shackleton joined the cast of The Caucasian Chalk Circle for a lively and original performance, with Rosemary Sanderson very impressive in the female lead role. Eleanor Wilton did really well against strong competition to win the junior prize for spoken French, and Ruth Dalton and Charlotte Black each won their section of the Old Peterite Club reading prize.
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QUEEN'S Housemistress Mrs J BAINBRIDGE
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n j j i j L U I it J
Mr D KIRBY Mrs D M NEWMAN
Head of House CAROLYN MAGEE
I.H.Lancaster Bastawrous: Andrew Bowtell: Anna Dalton: Ruth C De Boer: Katharine A Delaney: Adam K Fell: Louis M R Hodgin: Paul D Jackson: Daniel Lewis: Jessica R Price: Helen Rees: Nicholas R Richardson: Edward P Wales: Adam J Watson: K Lianne
D.Kirby Bailes: Victoria L Black: Charlotte L Boulton: Marcus J H Boulton: Rory C J Cross: Edward M J Dale: Benjamin j Gilding: Laura C Heywood: Henry Mackfall: Graham Rich: James R Riley: Emma C Sanderson: Rosemary J Shackleton: Lundi C Wilton: Eleanor C M
A.P.Wright Abel: Thomas P Haigh: Daniel Horsley: Louise G Jackson: Barry Maitland: Matthew E Marsden: Edward R H Price: Laura J Spilman: Mark W Stefanini: Catherine A Wales: Lucy C Whiteley: Simon S Williams: Christopher A
1.M.K.Lowe Carter: Rachel A Evans: Matthew T Goodall: Edward O J Gooder: Richard Hickman: Abigail G Magee: Carolyn A Rossington: Timothy Steele: Christopher D Wilson: Andrew R
D.M.Newman Atkinson: Jane Alston: Gareth P Banerjea: Alexander Bentham: Gemma L Bray: Victoria J A Hughes: Alison M Lea: Benjamin A Matthews: Simon E Miles: Matthew L Molyneux: Alexander J Oram: Hayley K Roke: Ian T Spilman: Thomas R J Stefanini: Mark C Watson: Lucy A Winder: Jonathan E J
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Christmas Term
It is perhaps a little disconcerting that certain parts were played w i t h so much
The Rise welcomed five third years and
authenticity; Katie Gormley must be
three new girls to the Lower Sixth at the
congratulated on her excellent
beginning of the term. Mrs. Shepherd
performance as one of the Pink Ladies.
also took over duties from Miss Hamilton.
The term ended w i t h a mixture of
The first Inter-House challenge was the
excitement and dread, as some looked
Cross Country, for which some members
forward to a time of well earned
of the House practised in good House
relaxation, and others faced a holiday of
tradition. In spite of considerable effort,
revision (though Mr. Watkinson probably
and some good individual performances,
remains sceptical as to how many
the House came fourth in both the senior
actually achieved the latter!). The House
and junior competitions. Towards the end
dinner provided a final gathering when
of the Christmas term came the hockey
we were all able to thank Mr. and Mrs.
which generated a lot of enthusiasm, and
Watkinson, Miss. Marsh, Mrs. Shepherd
indeed much skill, aggression and
and Miss. Terry for their help and support
determination were evident in some very
throughout the term.
close games. Particular mention must be made here of many of the juniors.
Easter Term
Hannaff s contribution was much appreciated, and Melissa and Linda must be congratulated on the way in which they fearlessly tackled some of the Senior girls (Pru Bundy?).
The Easter term began with exams for the Fifth form and Upper Sixth, but this did not appear to raise the level of stress within the House too significantly - at
The Rise played a significant part in this year's play, Grease, w i t h many members from the House participating.
least until the results! The first significant sporting event for the House was the netball. In the junior event the thirds and fourths put in an energetic performance, but unfortunately only managed to be placed fifth. The senior netball, under the joint captaincy of Katie and Georgina was also steered enthusiastically to fifth place. Special recognition must go to Natalie Lane for her good skills on the court, and for her work w i t h the juniors. The Rise proved to be much more successful in the Inter-House squash. Captained by Clare Smith and including half of the school team, they reached a very well earned second place, to be beaten by Dronfield - and the other half of the school team. - < T h e Great Egg Race always attracts much enthusiasm and excitement, but unfortunately this was no substitute for creativity, and the performance on the night was undistinguished.
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THE RISE Summer Term As exams loomed stress levels rose in the House, but the sport continued, beginning
Sports Day was another day blessed with
The House must say a fond farewell to
magnificent sunshine, and The Rise came
Miss Marsh. After spending three years in
a commendable third with excellent indiv-
the House she will be missed for her
idual performances from Emma and Ruth.
with the swimming. Captained by Jennie,
Although the Trophy shelf looks decidedly
who worked hard for the whole team, we
bare there was considerable commitment
only managed to come sixth overall, due
shown by many members of the House
to much strong opposition.
over the year, and we hope that you will
The junior rounders was one of few events to take place in the sunshine this term perhaps this made practises on the Rise
continue to show good Rise spirit, which
bubbly personality. We wish her all the best in her new post at Chrisf s Hospital, Sussex. I wish Emily and the other members of the House all the best for the future, and hope that they will enjoy the coming year as I have done.
must result in winning something before too long!
Lawn more tempting than usual. Hannah
House colours were awarded to Jayne
captained the side well and there were
Bowers, (who has been an excellent Head
some good performances - though some
of House -DJW), to Sophie Brown, for her.
of the third years will undoubtedly best
patience with the third and fourth years,
remember the afternoon for hunting
and to Kate Dowds for her dedication to
amongst the nettles for lost rounders balls.
the House since the third year.
Jayne Bowers (UVI)
C. Terry
J. B. Marsh
Barkess: Amanda
Baber: Kathleen A
Battye: Emily V
Brooke: Fern C
Bell: Sara S
Burton: Hannah S
Crawford: Amy G
Cheng: Man Yan
Dodgson: Gemma L
Clark: Linda A
Lane: Natalie V
Cogbill: Jennifer E
Smith: E Clare
Eskell: Rachel M
Taylor: Jennifer
Lander: Rebecca: G M
Ward: Ruth E
Moran: Melissa A
W.M.Shepherd Bowers: Jayne E Brown: Sophie ) Brunton: Susannah Y Dowds: Katherine L Gormley: Katherine A Henderson: Simi A Mee: Charlotte S Newton: Emma M Rayner: Georgina M Reavley: E Rebecca Richards: Katherine E Stevenson: Elizabeth J Zimmermann: Nicola T
Autumn Term The term started with a roll of 64. The House welcomed 11 new members of the 3rd year, Mark Watson to the 4th year and Bethany Hamblin, Alyson Shuttleworth and Edward Sykes to the Lower Sixth. Part way through the term we were joined by Gemma Olsen (4th year) and Joanna Mawby (Upper Sixth), both of whom had come from York College for Girls. Helen Atkinson was Head of House and Miki Ayton, Philippa Bennett and Gemma Walker were also School Monitors. Over the summer holidays a tutor's office and a computer room had been built out of space taken from the 3rd and 4th Form Studies. The computer room was equipped with a multi-media PC and printer. Throughout the year this equipment has been a great benefit to members of the House and much use has been made of it. The embellishment fund was large enough to buy a fridge for the kitchen and this has helped keeping the milk fresh. The term saw the usual inter-house competitions. The senior boy's squash team of Nikolai Shepherd, Edward Sykes and Alex Bond tried hard but failed to beat Clifton in the first round of the competition. The girls gave their best in the Badminton Competition and came a very creditable 4th. The Senior Sevens Competition held at the end of term saw a joint team made from members of School and Temple Houses, which for some strange reason was called the "Tool" team. School House members included Toby Kiddle, Oliver Councell, Edward Sykes, Simon Price, James Plant, Oliver Hainsworth, Tom Whitcher and Alex Bond. The team played well but narrowly failed to make the final stages of the competition. Once again the House was heavily penalised by the handicapping system of the Hockey Competition. After two very entertaining Wednesday afternoons, the House was placed 4th having played 6, won 1, drew 4 and lost 1. It was pleasing to see that the House had members of each year group participating with a special mention going to Jane Todd of the 3rd year. As in previous years the House tends to do well in individual events rather than team competitions. In the Senior Girls' Cross-Country Competition Gemma Croft was 3rd, Rebecca Crowther 9th and Katie Cockill 10th. This placed the House in 3rd place overall. In the junior girls' race Ruth Paterson was 6th, Emily Hamilton
15th and Jane Todd 26th. The House was 6th overall. The Senior Boys' CrossCountry Competition saw Edward Renvoize come 12th, Andrew Dangerfield 13th and Edward Sykes 22nd. Despite these high placings the House was 6th overall. Callan Murray-Hocking ran very well in the Junior Boys' Competition coming home in 8th place and he was closely followed by Eamon Mulkeen (10th) and Mark Watson (20th). These high positions helped place the House in 3rd position overall. The House again collected Christmas items for the Charity 'Nobody's Children' and it was good to see that every common room filled at least one box. Many members of the House were involved in the School's production of 'Grease'. Some performed on stage, some in the band and some behind the scenes. They all contributed to a very enjoyable production. At the end of the term the House said good-bye to Elizabeth Gibbon who was leaving the School to go to Gordonstoun School.
Easter Term Despite the Easter term only being 10 weeks long, there was, as usual, a disproportionate number of inter-house competitions. Rarely a day went by in the second half of term without the House taking part in one competition or another. Having so many events in such a short time placed great demands on some members of the House and so there were occasions when the House did not put its strongest team out. This was particularly the case with the Senior Girls' Swimming Competition. The junior girls were drawn against The Grove and Clifton in the Netball Competition and despite giving their best failed to make the semi-final stage. The senior girls squash team of Anna Dixon, Miki Ayton, Alyson Shuttleworth, Emma Stone and Helen Atkinson beat the Grove in the first round but then lost to the eventual winners, Dronfield. The Top House Quiz team of James Plant, Becky Linaker, Chris Storer and Guy Fowles unfortunately failed to make the final stages of the competition. The Great Egg Race was a repeat of the task set some years ago. The aim was to build a flying machine which would travel down a line and drop a 'bomb' onto a target. The team of Joanna Mawby, Nikolai Shepherd, Simon Price, Nicholas Chung and Guy Fowles produced a highly successful machine
which performed well in practice but then failed to deliver when it mattered the most. Once again, better luck next year. As last year the House had to wait until the last week of term to win a competition and then, as before, we won two trophies. The senior girls' netball team of Joanna Mawby, Charlotte Brassington, Mauricia Hart, Gemma Graft, Gemma Walker, Helen Atkinson, Bethany Hamblin and Kate Matthews fought their way into the final where they met Clifton. For most of the final the score was very close with first one side taking the lead and then the other. As the game reached its final stages the greater experience and probably height, saw the House team through to victory and so retained the trophy won last year. The Girls' and Boys' Swimming Galas again brought success to a number of individuals in the House and for the first time, team success. Gemma Croft won the 1 length back-stroke in the senior age group and was 2nd in the 1 length flystroke. Emily Hamilton was 2nd in the junior 1 length back-stroke and Rebecca Crowther 2nd in the senior 2 length back-stroke and 3rd in the senior 1 length free-style. Alex Bond won the U16 individual medley, 2 length butterfly and 2 length free-style. Simon Hope was 2nd in the U14 individual medley and 2 length free-style and Oliver Councell won the U16 2 length back-stroke. The U16 rely team won both medley and free-style races. Overall this placed the boys in 3rd position, but with the effort of all those who swam, the House won the Standards Cup. It was Red Nose Day again this year and the House got into the spirit of the day with some very imaginative items of fancy dress. Over £60 was collected. Early in the term the House held its Annual Dinner but for the first time the dinner was for all members of the House and not just the Sixth Form. Mr Hubbard was our guest and he spoke about his recollections of being a House Master. The Easter term is always a busy term academically. It starts with trial examinations and for many in the Sixth Form, it continues with module examinations. The Upper Sixth continued to visit colleges and universities and to finalise their choices for next year. Early in the term Joanna Mawby and Philippa Bennett heard that they had been successful in their applications to Christ's College, Cambridge and Queens' College, Cambridge respectively. Many members of the House continue to
support the musical activities of the School and they had a busy term. Several members of the House took part in the Music Competitions with Joanna Mawby winning the Senior Piano section.
400m), Simon Hope (2nd 400m), and Callan Murray-Hocking (2nd 1500m). The intermediate boys' relay team won the 4x100m relay, narrowly missing the record.
At the end of term the House said goodbye to Eamon Mulkeen who was moving to The Manor to become a boarder.
Although the girls only won competition outright (senior girls' netball), they picked up points for the Cambridge Cup steadily throughout the year in crosscountry, badminton, hockey, squash, netball, rounders and tennis. The House was eventually placed a very creditable 4th, scoring 28 points.
Summer Term The term started with the Boys' Tennis Competition on the first day back. The team of Simon Price, Oliver Councell, Douglas Highet and Alan Slee were unfortunately still in holiday mood and thus lost to Linton. The senior cricket team fared no better against Temple, the highlight of the game being Tom Whitcher's 36 which included one six. The junior cricket team fared much better. The team was given a bye in round one and then played Clifton in the semi-final. School House scored 128-4 with Trevor Smith 56 n.o. and Alan Slee 27 n.o. In reply Clifton could only score 79-6 in their allotted overs with Trevor Smith taking 3 wickets and Mark Watson 2. In the final against Temple, under the leadership of Christopher Storer, the House batted first and scored 146-4 with Trevor Smith 62 n.o. and Mark Watson 29 n.o. In reply Temple were skittled out for 61 with Trevor Smith taking 5 wickets and Mark Watson 4. The senior girls tennis team changed its team members from round to round due to examination commitments. Because of the weather and other reasons, it was eventually agreed that we should share the cup with Clifton. Chess does not appear to be the House's strength and once again we failed to make round 2, but for the first year there was competition for the places. Guy Fowles won his game, but the House lost 2 boards to 1 against Queens. Once again the House had a strong junior rounders team. The team of Catherine Fielder, Jemma Olsen, Emily Hamilton, Vicki Elliott, Vanessa Humphrey, Ruth Paterson and Jane Todd lost only to Clifton and so came second in the competition. The inter-house Athletics Competition was held on a very hot afternoon and some good performances were seen. The boys were 4= in their competition and the girls 7. Individual achievements in their own age groups included Jane Todd (1st 800m), Alan Slee (1st 100m), Simon Price (1st discus), Oliver Hainsworth (1st 200m), Anna Dixon (2nd javelin), Ruth Paterson (2nd 1500m), Tom Whitcher (2nd javelin), Oliver Hainsworth (2nd
Tim Taylor became the first winner of the Shepherd Scholarship after his presentation on 'What makes a good manager?' Tim was later seen in Betty's window, reading the Financial Times, with mobile 'phone to-hand! School Prizes were awarded this year to Philippa Bennett (The Friends of St. Peter's Prize for Business Studies), James Plant (Politics Prize), and Vanessa Humphrey (IVth Form Prize). Preeti Bhat was appointed Head of House for 1997-98. At the end of term the tutors held a dinner in the Rhodes Room for the Upper Sixth leavers, which once again proved a fitting way to say good-bye. Other leavers from the House included: Ross Everett (moving to Linton), Rebecca Crowther (York Sixth Form College) and Alyson Shuttleworth. My thanks go to Helen Atkinson 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 the help and guidance of the tutors the House would not be the same. At the time of writing this report it was known that Mrs Holt would be leaving St. Peter's to join her husband in Switzerland, but it was not known whether she would be leaving at the end of the Summer term or at the end of the Winter term. I would especially like to thank Mrs Holt for all the hard work she has put in, which has been well beyond the call of duty. As well as being the Lower Sixth tutor, Mrs Holt has been responsible for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The large number of students who have been involved in the scheme this year is a reflection of the hard work which Mrs Holt has put in. The School and the House will miss her, but wish her well for years in Switzerland.
P D Northfield
SCHOOL Housemaster Mr P D NORTHFIELD
Assistants Mrs P A FLETCHER Mr D M PATERSON
Head of House HELEN ATKINSON
D.M.Paterson Acaster: Andrew P Bond: Alexander P Cockill: Katie A L Councell: Oliver G Crowther: Rebecca L Dadd:John C Everett: Ross A Hainsworth: Oliver J Hussein: Mohammed S Jessop: Naomi G Linaker: Rebecca A Nicholson: Paul R Price: Simon D K Taylor: Robert j
M E Holt Bhat: Preeti V Croft: Gemma Dangerfield: Andrew T Fieldhouse: David A Hamlin: Bethany Hobson: Toby Matthews: Katherine V Renvoize: Edward P Shepherd: Nikolai C Shuttleworth: Alyson Stone: Emma L Sykes: Edward D Taylor: Timothy J Whitcher: Thomas M
M.R.T.Jones Atkinson: Helen E Ayton: Miki Y Bennett: Philippa S Brassington: Charlotte A Dixon: Anna J Hart: Mauricia J Kiddle: P Tobias McMeekin: Polly E Plant: James R Walker: Gemma C
P.A.Fletcher Brooks: Mark D Brotherton: L William A Duffin: Andrew J B Fielder: Catherine J Fowles: Guy J Gale: Richard A D Hope: Simon A C Kiddle: Louisa J Mawby: J Murray-Hocking: Callan Smith: Trevor T Todd: jane A
A.M.Lowther Barnett: Charles D R Blackwell: Thomas Chung: Nicholas F W Elliott: Victoria E Gibbon: Elizabeth C Hamilton: Emily C Highet: Douglas ) Humphrey: Vanessa R Millar: William F Mulkeen: Eamon P Olsen: jemma L Paterson: Ruth Slee: Alan D Storer: Christopher W G Watson: Mark
TEMPLE There's something about Temple, and our
sold. Alex Main in the fourth year has
year. He toured Canada w i t h the National
lofty situation. We're a resilient,
played cricket for the First Eleven, and
Squad, and w o n the North Eastern
determined lot, you have to be to make
Christopher Emmerson has had rugby
Counties Open Age Group 100m Breast
it up those stairs three times a day. We've
trials for North Yorkshire. Helen Austin
stroke Competition. He is an exciting
shown it, I think, in all those other
was chosen to represent St. Peter's in an
prospect.
heights we've scaled this year be it in the
exchange w i t h The Clarendon School,
The Boys' Inter House tennis team played
South Africa. My congratulations go to
w i t h determination and Marcus Pullen
Rachel Taylor and Nicholas Kay the Heads
gave a great performance despite playing
concert hall, the classroom, or on the sports field. We didn't w i n the Merit Cup, but we're a sharing house, and don't mind stepping back from the limelight now and again. Our four greatest intellectual minds (Profs. Collier, Maitland, Venables and Roberts) fought valiantly in defeat against Linton in the final of the Inter House Quiz. Robin Jackson gathered a collection of tactical thinkers to pit their wits in the Inter House Chess Tournament. Unfortunately, not even the minds of Chris Emmerson, Sam Venables and Simon Jackson could outwit those other
of School this coming year. Our prowess on the sports field has combined grace and skill w i t h w i t and aggression. Temple dominated the Inter House Rugby Sevens from start to finishw h o could compare w i t h the torrent of tackles from James Rossington in particular, and w i t h the poetic passes of the Rowbottom brothers d o w n the w i n g . Our relaxed approach to the Boys' Senior Inter House Hockey Tournament belied a set of interesting tactics, and we fought hard to win the tournament.
Chess Masters, as we were check mated
most of his matches on one leg I Later, w i t h both knees in working order, Marcus w e n t on to w i n the Alcuin Cup. Credit must go to Faith Alexander and to Laura Wallace w h o w o n the York League U18 tennis final. The Girls Inter House squash and tennis teams deserve praise for their enthusiasm and c o m m i t m e n t to the House, and although they did not w i n , I am most grateful to those w h o stepped in at the last minute and to Laura Wallace for her help in organising the teams. Congratulations must go to Rachel Lewis w h o is to be School Tennis Captain next
once too often. We have had many prize
Sports Day gave the many and varied
year, and also to Nicholas Kay w h o is to
winners in Temple this year, and to
athletes of Temple the opportunity to
be Cricket Captain. The Senior Inter House Cricket saw Guy Lewis lead the
achieve such high academic standards
show off their many and varied skills. Ben
whilst still excelling in sport and music,
Taylor performed brilliantly in the shot
House team thoughtfully and skilfully
deserves much praise. Congratulations to
and the long j u m p competitions, coming
w i t h Temple scoring a decisive victory in
Philip Kerrigan, Christopher Maitland,
first in both. In June, Ben took part in the
the final. The Junior Cricket team also
James Tilston, Christopher Emmerson,
HMC National U15 Long Jump Finals and
reached the final, and in spite of an
Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Price, Faith
he came fifth out of twenty four
excellent line up of batsmen (Alex Main,
Alexander, Richard Collier, David Jackson,
competitors. Other commendable
James Rossington, Ben Taylor to name
and Andrew Roberts.
performances came from Stuart Wilson in
but three), we were unable to compete
the High Jump and Discus and Jonathan
w i t h School House.
Temple has many talented musicians and the concerts they have been involved in have been wonderful. Such dedication and commitment is admirable and I congratulate and thank all those involved. I would also like to mention the Music Competition winners in Temple, Mark Whiting for Keyboards, Robin
Price w h o came first in both the 4 0 0 m and 800m and then went on to win the Fielding Cup. The girls performed equally well and credit must go to Alison Castle for her all round contribution and also to Vicky Johnston w h o showed herself to be a very able athlete, both in track and field events.
Jackson for Senior Brass, Simon Jackson
Though I am always delighted when we win, and sorry for those involved when we lose, I am proud of every member of Temple, of their achievements and of the variety that they bring to the House. Our spirit is enviable. The support and encouragement, laughter and enthusiasm shared by those in Temple is wonderful.
for Junior Woodwind and David Jackson
The Girls' Inter House Swimming was a
for Junior Piano.
medley of power, speed and style and we
must thank my tutors for their invaluable
glided smoothly to victory. Particular
contributions; Peter Taylor, Dick Hubbard,
thanks must go to Faith Alexander and
Arthur Ellis-Davies, Bruce Allen and Chris
Sarah Metcalfe w h o captained the teams,
Blood. They have eased my way through
and to Helen Austin and Jennie Scott for
this year. As too has Jonathan Price, an
representing their house and school
admirable Head of House, and I thank
Fitton rowed 31 miles to raise money for
consistently throughout the year.
him for all his support this year. Ian
charity, Alison and Richard Pike were
Although the Boys' Swimming team was
Paterson w h o succeeds him, I am sure
successful in the National Schools Skiing
not as successful, one name to mention is
will prove equally adept and together we
competition, and Lucy Adam performed
Andrew Roberts. Andrew broke t w o long
will enjoy another happy and successful
brilliantly as the narrator in "The
standing School records knocking almost
year in Temple.
Caucasian Chalk Circle". Alison Castle's
t w o seconds off the U14 Medley and the
There are many achievements worthy of note; Rachel Lund deserves much encouragement for her efforts to initiate a recycling scheme at school. Emma
art work has been displayed in School,
U14 Breaststroke records. Andrew has
and several pieces of her work have been
competed in many national events this
In this, and in all aspects of House life, I
J L M North
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TEMPLE Housemistress Mrs | L M NORTH
Tutors Mr C BLOOD Mr A W ELLIS-DAVIES Mr R H HUBBARD Mr B ALLEN Mr P TAYLOR
Head of House JONATHAN PRICE
A.W Ellis-Davies Alexander: Faith B S Bray: Edward P J Brown: Emily C Collier: Richard J Fitton: Emma j Hudson: Louise R Kerrigan: Philip R S Lewis: Guy j Price: Jonathan E F Taylor: Andrew G L Triffitt: W Robert C Williamson:Helen E P.Taylor Bray: Thomas R H Castle: Alison Harrison: Kieran J Hoggard: Karly Jackson: Robin B Kay: Nicholas J C Lewis: Rachel M Longden:Suzanna Paterson: Ian T Scott: Benjamin D Taylor: Rachel E Tilston: James A Tully: Claire A Whiting: Mark A C.BIood Austin: Helen L Brandon: Caroline E Dickinson: Daniel j Hopkinson: Fiona E Maitland: Christopher j Metcalfe: Daniel M H Pike: Alison R Pullen: Marcus J Reilly: Christopher T Wallace: Laura Wilson: Stuart J
B. Allen Adam: Lucy E Emmerson: Christopher J Fell: George F Fitton: Timothy R Jenkins: E Kathleen Lund: C Rachel Main: Alex T Metcalfe: Sarah A Rossington: James Rowbottom: Edward J Triffitt: Sophie R Venables: Samuel D Wright: Lucy A R.H.Hubbard Downes: Katherine J Jackson: David Jackson: Simon Johnston: Victoria C Lynn: Stephen D Metcalfe: David T Newbound: James D H Pike: Richard J Roberts: Andrew D Rowbottom: Robert W Scott: Jennie Seastron: Kathryn A Taylor: Benjamin P O
SPORT GIRLS HOCKEY Girls 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI On the first Saturday of term there was a very enjoyable game against the Old Peterites resulting in a 1-1 draw. Little did the first XI know this was to be the storyline of the term - 6 drawn games in all, quite apart, from the 1st XI Tournament where they drew all afternoon! It was one of those seasons where there were no lucky breaks and goals only coming from hard work and determination. With some quite radical changes to the rules (offside being abandoned for one) we invited Jane Nockolds, a coach from the All England Hockey Club, to come and interpret these for us. She held coaching games for all age groups and gave us a lot of ideas to put into practice during the season, some of which worked and some which did not - but we did try! Our first two games of the season were against Hymers and Worksop (on astro), both fearsomely efficient sides. Against Hymers the 1 sts were beaten but the 2nds showed great form winning 5-2. Claire Middleton-Walker played an excellent debut game in goal at Worksop and Preeti Bhat made many good tackles especially on the reverse stick side with Pru Bundy, as ever, absorbing a lot of pressure at the back as sweeper. Then on to a win against Pocklington with good teamwork emerging. Charlotte Brassington as captain played extremely well in midfield, showing characteristic determination. The 2nd XI also won 2-1 with both Marie-Sophie Dalglish and Alison Calvert timing their tackles well. After a long trip to Giggleswick, the 1 sts had one of their best matches of the
season and the 0-0 draw gives no clue to the calibre of the game. Time and again Charlotte Brisby made excellent runs down the wing, leaving Giggleswick players trailing in her wake and in defence Gemma Croft and Preeti Bhat tackled well and set up good counter attacks. Good hockey was again played in the 1 st Xl's next game against York Sixth Form College, a 1-1 draw, the goal coming from Helen Atkinson deflecting the ball round the goalkeeper's pads. The 2nd XI meanwhile, with Faith Alexander as captain, were playing with increasing confidence and notching up some very high scores, even scoring 7 against Queen Margaret's. Durham proved to be a good quality game for the 1st XI with Vicky Hales and Becky Fisher playing extremely steadily in midfield as they did all season. The 2nd XI won very easily. On the astro pitch at Tadcaster GS the 1st XI lost while the 2nd XI won, but both teams enjoyed playing on the surface, and under floodlights as well! The 2nd XI had an excellent season winning 8 of their 11 games and scoring 37 goals on the way. Mauricia Hart played consistently well on the forward line with Gemma Walker and Phil Bennett always looking for goal scoring chances. The defence was always solid with both Faith Alexander and Esther Maunder extremely reliable in their tackles. Olivia Anderson distributed the ball well in midfield, Marie-Sophie Dalglish played with spirit, and Amy Newby made some good saves in goal. The 1st XI made a final flourish at the end of term beating Silcoates and Mount St Mary's with good attack from Zoe Wight and Charlotte Brisby, and Charlotte Brassington stifling many of the Silcoates attacks. This game was memorable for our goal which came from a solo effort by Charlotte Brassington down the wing who rocketted the ball across to Helen Atkinson to net in textbook fashion. Enjoyable to watch. It must be noted that Ruth Ward has had the unenviable task of
being 1st XI substitute throughout the season but has done so with a cheery willingness and has played well wherever needed, in both defence and attack. The 3rd XI have had 3 enjoyable games with some good individual work, particularly from Becky Turl, Tomi Rotowa, Amy Greetham and Hayley Oram. Mention must be made of an outstanding result by a combined Under 16/Under 15 team in the York and District Under 16 Tournament held on a brilliantly sunny day at St Peter's. The full Under 16 team could not be fielded due to a long arranged school trip but the girls all played with great spirit and skill to win through to the final. Here they drew with Queen Margaret's to share the shield. Well done to all! P A Fletcher
The following girls represented the 1st XI H Atkinson**, P Bennett, P Bhat*, C Brassington** (Capt), C Brisby*, P Bundy**, S Chapman, G Croft*, M-S Dalglish, R Fisher*, R Fishley, V Hales*, M Hart, E Maunder, C Middleton-Walker*, A Newby, R Ward, Z Wight. * colours ** re-awarded colours The Jackson-Pacey Trophy for the most improved player: P Bhat The following girls represented the 2nd XI F Alexander (Capt), O Anderson, S Baines, P Bennett, V Bray, A Calvert, M-S Dalglish, R Fishley, K Gormley, A Greetham, M Hart, L Hudson, C Mee, C Middleton-Walker, A Newby, H Oram, G Walker, R Ward, Z Wight. The following girls represented the 3rd XI S Baines, A Bowtell, V Bray, A Burrell, H Fowler, A Greetham, E-L Hall, J Lewis, S Longden, H Oram, A Randall, T Rotowa, L Richardson, R Turl, G Walker.
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Results - 1st XI Old Peterites Hymers Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick York Sixth Form College The Mount Queen Margaret's Tadcaster GS Durham Mount St Mary's Barnard Castle Silcoates Ackworth Scarborough College
(H) (H) (A) (H) (A) (H) (H) (A) (A) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H)
1 1 Drew Lost 1-5 Lost 0-3 Won 2-1 Drew 0-0 Drew 1-1 Drew 0-0 0-1 Lost Lost 0-4 Drew 2-2 Won 1-0 Drew 0-0 Won 3-0 Cancelled Lost 1-4
Results - 2nd XI Hymers Worksop Pocklington Ciggleswick Ashville The Mount Queen Margaret's Bootham 1st XI Tadcaster GS Ackworth Scarborough Colleg a
(H) (A) (H) (A) (A) (A) A) (A) (A) (H) (H)
5-2 Won Lost 0-1 Won 2-1 0-3 Lost Drew 3-3 Won 3-1 7-2 Won Won 2A Won 2-1 Cancelled 3-2 Won
Results - 3rd XI Queen Mary's Bootham 2nd XI Bootham 2nd XI
(A) (A) (H)
Lost Won Drew
1-2 1-0 1-1
Girls Under 15 The Under 15 Girls Hockey Team have had a brilliant season, totally undefeated, and drawing only one match. Our key to success is playing well together as a team; w i t h our super stopping goalie, Lucy Lyall, w h o rarely lets a ball past; the hard core defence of Ruth Paterson and Alexia Brown; the fit midfield of Erica Smith, Katie Jenkins and Katrina Wight; and the formidable strikers, Abi Gisbourne, Hannah Burton, Sarah Metcalfe, Jenny Hutt and Katie Baber; not forgetting our reliable sub, Katie Cox.
match of the season, and came from behind to clinch a 2-2 draw. This match brought a major change to the team, w i t h Sarah Metcalfe out of the team injured, Alexia went up to C.F. and Alex Dow came in as L.B. and despite the changes we played possibly our best match of the season. We had an easy victory at the M o u n t School, w i t h excellent goals coming from Abi, Jenny, Alexia and Katie Baber. Our next match was Queen Margaret's, often a very tough one but with Hannah B playing her usual class game with her nifty stick work, and excellent play by Katie Jenkins and Abi, w h o set up both goals with her controlled stick work d o w n the right w i n g , w e again w o n 2O.We also defeated Silcoates, Queen Mary's and Scarborough College, the Scarborough and Ryedale Champions, with a menorable save from Lucy Lyall in the dying stages of the Scarborough game. Our glory day arrived on the 18th January when we took part in the York and District Under 15 Hockey Tournament. We played six matches in our section and went through to the semi-finals as section winners. In the semi-finals we played really well and beat the M o u n t School 4-0. By this time we were exhausted and due to play Queen Margaret's in the final. With such determination and team spirit, we did not allow fatigue to deter us and we managed to win the match w i t h an excellent Abi Gisbourne goal, to become the York and District Champions. This rounded offan excellent season of hockey. With great thanks to Mrs Newman our team coach. Nice one gals! Jenny Hutt (IV) and Alexia Brown (IV)
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U15 (H) (A) (A) (H) (A) (A) (A) (H) (A)
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5-0 5-1 2-1 3-0 2-0 2-2 6-0
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Girls Under 14 This season has been successful for us as we have had some challenging and enjoyable matches. We had a hockey tournament at the end of the Spring Term at the M o u n t School in which we played very well, managing to win our section for a place in the semi-finals. We beat Oaklands in thesemi's and went on to the finals. Queen Margaret's played a skilful and fast game beating us 2-0. Throughout the whole season the team played a very skillful and tactical game. On the right, Katherine Downes and Joanna Sargeant used their skill to work well together, helped by Hannah Stower. On the left side Jane Todd, was helped enormously by Claire Hall, Elizabeth Sargeant and Vicky Johnston putting constant pressure in the attack, pushing the ball up the w i n g . Jennie Scott helped both sides in attack and defence. When the attack lost the ball to the opposition, Jennie Scott was always very fast to chase the ball back to the attack. The t w o defenders, Kate Hudson and Catherine Fielder alongside Holly Sturgess, the goalkeeper, all worked so hard in every match making sure the ball wasn't in the defending circle long! Melissa Moran was always on the goalpads waiting for a cross from the right or left, converting many of the team's goals.
The season started at home against Bootham with an easy 5-0 w i n , then it was over to Pocklington, where we played a hard match but w o n 2 - 1 . The defence in this match played particularly well, soaking up pressure from Pocklington's attack. Special congratulations to Sarah Metcalfe w h o again succeeded in knocking over the oppositon's goalie whilst failing to score a goal!! Away from home after a long journey to Giggleswick, w e played our toughest
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Kate Hudson captained our team so well, keeping us all in order, keeping us fit and telling us our wrongs and rights, thank you! And finally I would like to thank Miss Hamilton for being a good coach throughout our season when we all learnt a great deal. It was such a shame she could not join us at the Mount School for the York and District Tournament.
BOYS HOCKEY Boys 1st XI
This season was the first for over a quarter of a century in which the 1st XI had not been coached by Dick Hubbard, Cirls who represented the Under 14 Team: who nevertheless continued to give valuable support. The new man at the K Downes (RW), ) Sargeant (Rl), C Hall helm was Mike Johnston and his (CF), M Moran (LI),) Todd (LH), H eagerness to play as much hockey as Stower (RH), J Scott (CH), E Sargeant possible on astroturf meant taking trips (LH)/ V Johnston (LH), K Hudson (Capt) to the facility at York university at every (RB), C Fielder (LB), H Sturgess (G), L time this was feasible. Many games still Clark (Res). had to be played on grass, however, and the difficulties of frequently switching surfaces meant that the team's consistency and development were Hymers (A) hampered. Bootham (H)
Andrew's strong running with the ball. Chris Ellerbeck worked hard at centreforward and made some excellent runs, but did not have the luck with his finishing needed to make him a prolific goal-scorer. When injury and illness struck he was replaced by James Dougherty whose performances on grass against the club sides were excellent.
Melissa Moran (III)
Results - U14
Pocklington Silcoates Worksop College Ciggleswick The Mount Queen Margaret's Mount St Mary's Barnard Castle Ackworth Scarborough Colleg e
(U14B) (U14B)
(A) (H) (A) (A) (A) (H) (H) (H) (A) (A)
Other than a 'B' hockey team losing to Queen Margaret's on November 9th, the School had convincing wins against all other opposition and would probably have won the York and District Hockey Tournament if it had been played during our hockey season.
Girls Inter-House Hockey As usual with teams in house kit, this was a very colourful occasion, the atmosphere good and the support extremely loud! Those 3rd and 4th Years who played for their teams did so extremely well showing the wealth of hockey talent there is coming up through the school. The points between Clifton and Temple were very close but the final placings were: 1st
Clifton
2nd
Temple
3rd
Rise
4th
School
The team which Mr Johnston took over comprised only three of last year's regular 1 st team, and consequently there was strong competition for many places. The goalkeeping spot was typical of this, with Matthew Evans and Peter Freeman sharing duties for the early games before the latter's superior shot-stopping ability allowed him to make the position his own for the rest of the season. The defence was unsettled early on, but the ever-present Simon Coodrick at sweeper thwarted many dangerous attacks. Full-backs Chris Steele and Chris Bradley both had to adapt to unfamiliar positions, but improved enormously as the season progressed. Nick Kay at centre-back completed the defence, although his regular sorties deep into the opposition half suggest he felt he was actually a natural centre-forward being played out of position. The experience in the side was concentrated in the midfield of Scott O'Keefe, David Hancock and Richard Rastall, although it took a while for this unit to adjust to astroturf hockey. Marking was occasionally poor, but Richard's ability to turn tightly and Scott's incisive running off the ball meant that they posed a constant threat to the opposition goal. Wingers Andrew Wilson and Mark Whiting both strike the ball extremely well and regularly peppered the goal, but the most potent threat came from
John Nicholas made several appearances on the wing and although his dribbling skills were the best in the squad he must learn to stop the ball cleanly and consistently if he is to secure a place next season. Mike Freak was the utility player in the squad, appearing in both defence and attack, putting in his best performances in the grass games towards the end of the season. The results, although not outstanding, are a testament to the hard work of both players and coaches in a difficult season where styles of play had to be changed frequently and consistency was always going to be hard to find. David Hancock (UVI)
Having started the season without a pattern of play, the 1st XI developed into an excellent unit. The transition from grass to astroturf is not an easy one, but having mastered the possession game, the team played some excellent hockey, the highlight of the season being the one-nil up against Styx at half time and giving them a real shock. If our players are to continue to play when they leave school they must be familiar with synthetic pitches. The vast improvement in such a short season, I hope, justified all the travel. I would like to thank all those who helped during the season. The setting up of U14 and ill5 teams bodes well for the future. M Johnston
Squad: D Hancock (Captain), M Evans, P Freeman, C Bradley, M Freak, S Coodrick, N Kay, C Steele, R Rastall, S O'Keefe, A Wilson, J Dougherty, C Ellerbeck, J Nicholas, M Whiting. The Stick was awarded to D Hancock. The Burn Trophy was awarded to C Steele.
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Barnard Castle School Worksop College Ashville College Hall Cross School Scarborough College York University 2nds Pocklington School York University 3rds Pandas H C StyxH C Wellensyans H C President's XI
(A) (H) (A) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H) (H)
Astro Lost Crass Won Astro Lost Astro Lost Astro Lost Crass Drew Astro Won Crass Drew Crass Lost Grass Won Grass Drew
5-1 1-9 2-0 0-4 1-2 0-3 2-2 2-1 1-1 1-3 3-0 3-3
Colts Hockey We started the season with a squad of thirty players, which contained the usual mix of experience; a few had played club hockey but the majority had played very little, if at all, before. However, within a couple of weeks and only a handful of practice sessions we faced our first competitive match and the side acquitted themselves very well to defeat local rivals, Pocklington School. This year we attempted to arrange more B Team matches with the emphasis on getting as many boys as possible to represent the School and thereby give them the chance to develop their play. Unfortunately this plan was affected somewhat by bad weather and unforeseen cancellations, but even so twenty seven of the squad went on to appear in the games. The results overall were very pleasing, but more importantly the players trained hard through the skill practices and each one reached a good level of ability and team awareness by the end of the season. They can all look forward and will certainly be ready for the challenge of senior hockey next year. I thank them for their efforts and also Mr Edwards for his unfailing support.
NETBALL
reached the National Finals but it was a lack lustre team that lost the final match to Scarborough College.
1st VII Netball
W M Shepherd
The season started as usual at the beginning of the Spring Term and the UVI mostly showed commitment in attending the games sessions during trial exams although this attitude did not always prevail as the season progressed. The term started with poor weather conditions and the first match against Barnard Castle was postponed to a later date but all the other matches went ahead and the weather was certainly much improved on the previous year. As with the hockey teams there were a number of good all round players and it was difficult to choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd team as even the 3rd team players would not have been out of place in the 1st team in the majority of matches. We were well off for defence players, less so for shooters, having lost two very consistent players from the previous UVIth. In fact, only Helen Atkinson and Lorna Read remained from the 1st VII both of them playing in defence, although Helen was very adaptable and could play most positions equally well. Lorna moved to centre and five new players joined her. Gemma Croft, JodieAnne Littleboy and Becky Fisher played the two shooting positions, for the majority of matches, joined on occasion by Sara Chapman. Luckily one of them was always on form, and sometimes even both of them shot well on the day!
It took a while to select a settled team and therefore it took time for the players to work well together, but the first four matches were won easily and the team D K Morris was not stretched by the opposition. This certainly changed when they met The following boys represented the Colts XI: Worksop in early February, and found A. P. Acaster, A. Banerjea, M. T. Connelly, that there were both attack and defence D. ). Dickinson, B. ). Firth, O. J. players of over 6 feet, therefore there was Hainsworth, A. J. Heaps, A. J. Jackson, C. little chance of gaining a rebound in ). W. Magee, C. J. Maitland, M. L. either circle. However, I still felt that it Meilack, D. M. H. Metcalfe, M. J. Miers, was disappointing that the team didn't G. W. Pierce, S. D. K. Price, M. J. Pullen, J. give 100% effort to the final whistle in A. Sargeant, T. R. G. Sillars, T R. J. this match. The teams worked well and Spilman, A. P. Springgay, M. C. Stefanini, had good morale, when things were J. M. Steward, A. S. Sturgess, R. J. Taylor, going their way, easy for all of us, but in J. A. N. Thornton, H. N. Von Achten, D. the three matches they lost, effort was lacking. B. Wainman
Results - Colts XI Pocklington School Worksop College 'A' XI Worksop College 'B' XI Ashville College 'A' XI Ashville College 'B' XI Ampleforth College Bootham School Barnard Castle School Ampleforth Pocklington School
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(H) (A) (A) (H) (H) (H) (A) (H) (H) (A)
Won Lost Won Won Drawn Lost Lost Won Won Drawn
2-0 1-3 2-1 3-0 1-1 1-4 0-2 2-1 3-0 1-1
The team had a good performance against the Law College and a 2nd VII from York University. This was played in the pouring rain but the attitude was good, and result excellent. Mount St Mary's had an unexpectedly strong team and we were 1 3-16 down at half time, but two goals in the lead at the third quarter with a final result of 25-22. Joseph Rowntree provided the strongest opposition, with a team that again
The following girls represented the 1st V Gemma Croft*, Becky Fisher*, Jodie-Anne Littleboy*, Mauricia Hart*, Lorna Read*, Olivia Anderson*, Helen Atkinson** (capt), Natalie Lane*, Alison Castle, Faith Alexander, Marie-Sophie Dalglish, Anna Bowtell, Amy Newby, Sara Chapman, Amy Greetham. * Denotes colour ** Re-awarded
Results- 1st VII Batley Grammar Schoo Hymers All Saints Worksop College Durham The Law College York University (2nd's) M o u n t St Mary's Joseph Rowntree Ashville College The Law College Scarborough College
(H) (A) (A) (H) (H) (A) (A) (H) (A) (H) (A) (A)
Won Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Lost
22-4 42-27 27-1 14-26 27-12 29-24 37-21 25-22 18-35 20-14 29-19 20-23
2nd VII Netball The 2nd Team had a good season, winning 12 of their 1 3 matches. Again they started the term with an unsettled team but commitment and enthusiasm was high and as the term progressed morale was good with effort maintained. The LVI who played regularly were Vicky Hales, Amy Greetham and Alison Castle and they set a good standard for others to follow. They were supported by Sara Chapman and Charlotte Brisby from the Vth Year and they should form a good basis for next year's 1st VII from which four players will be leaving this year. The first match was against Pocklington's 1st team, and they did well to win by one goal in a closely contested game. They also had convincing results against 1 st teams from Barnard Castle, Ackworth, Queen Margaret's and Bootham. They also fought well against Mount St Mary's and Scarborough College when they won the game by only two and three goals respectively. W M Shepherd
The following girls represented the 2nd Amy Newby, Sara Chapman, Vicky Hales, Amy Greetham, Charlotte Brassington, Charlotte Brisby, Alison Castle, Faith Alexander and Gemma Croft, Alison Calvert, Jodie-Anne Littleboy, Katie Gormley, Natalie Lane, Susie Baines, Jo Mawby, Becky Fisher.
Results - 2nd VII Pocklington (1 sts) (A) Hymers (A) Barnard Castle (1 sts) (H) All Saints (A) Worksop College (H) Ackworth (Ists) (A) Queen Margaret's (1sts)(H) Bootham (1 sts) (H) M o u n t St Mary's (H) Joseph Rowntree (A) Ashville College (H) The Law College (A) Scarborough Collet ge (A)
Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Won
15-14 34-18 31-7 8-6 21-12 23-15 26-24 10-5 17-15 3-29 22-8 17-12 25-22
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3rd VII Netball The 3rd team w o n all of their five fixtures. They had convincing wins in the first four matches with a particularly good score of 1 7-9 against Worksop. Although the team did not have regular practice, partly due to a constantly changing team, they worked well together, playing w i t h enthusiasm. Most of them attended three netball sessions week, and it was encouraging that so many players represented the Senior Team!
their first match against Pocklington. The team went on to play eleven matches over the course of the season w i t h mostly positive results and, by mid-season were beginning to work together as a team. Alexia Brown was brought into the team at this stage as G.A. as it was felt that her height would benefit the attacking circle, especially in collecting rebounds. Indeed, this seemed to have a positive effect and Alex Roach as G.S. increased in confidence w i t h the change. The centre court were steady throughout the season but missed Abi Gisbourne when she disappeared for a tonsilectomy! Hannah Burton did a wonderful job in her absence however, and Erica Smith as G.D. improved with every game , with her tremendous speed around the court and her general athletic ability. All in all, a good season for the Under 15's. D M Newman Girls who represented the 'A' Team: A Roach, K Wight, A Brown, K Cox, A Gisbourne, H Burton, S Cuthbert-Brown, E Smith, S Metcalfe.
W M Shepherd The following girls represented the 3rd VII: Katie Gormley, Amy Newby, Hayley Oram, Susie Baines, Charlotte Brassington, Alison Calvert, Anna Bowtell, Louise Hudson, Jessica Lewis, Rebecca Fishley.
Results - 3rd VII Pocklington 2nds Barnard Castle 2nds Worksop College Bootham College The Law College
(A) (H) (H) (H) (A)
Won Won Won Won Won
17-9 20-1 17-9 20-5 7-3
Under 15 Netball The Under 15's had 3 fixtures in the Autumn Term, (our hockey term) which we used as practice matches to put us in netball mode. Unfortunately, the team's first match was against Joseph Rowntree School, whose teams dominate netball in York. Our lack of practice showed through! A despondent team had a lack lustre game at Bootham, where our attacking skills lacked polish and accuracy. A deflated team then went on to Ashville only to be beaten again. Lots of work to be done before the start of the netball season!! Thankfully a revitalised Under 15 team returned from their Christmas break ready for some hard work which was consequently rewarded w i t h a win in
Under 15 'B' Team The Under 15 'B' Team played 4 matches, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 1. They were an enthusiastic and cheerful team, w h o enjoyed their matches and always played w i t h good spirit. Jenny Hutt, Ruth Paterson and Hannah Burton were a formidable centre court combination, but the shooting and defending combinations were subject to frequent changes. 'B' Team: V Elliott, V Humphrey, K Wright, L Adam, | Hutt, R Paterson, H Burton, A Brown, E Riley, S Corcoran, F Brooke.
Results - U 1 5 Autumn Term Joseph Rowntree Bootham Ashville Spring Term Pocklington
(H) (A) (A)
Lost Lost Lost
8-31 6-9 12-26
(H)
Hymers All Saints Worksop
(A) (A) (H)
Ackworth Queen Margaret's
(A) (H)
A Team won B Team won Lost Won A Team won B Team drew Drew A Team won B Team lost Won Won Won Lost Won Lost Won
23-14 10-9 12-23 14-11 18-7 10-10 14-14 16-18 7-14 21-9 22-4 10-8 12-23 27-3 8-25 16-14
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Under 14 Netball Both Under 14 A and B teams have had a busy season - the A's playing 16 matches and the B's pleasingly, 10. All were played in a good spirit and the girls' standard of netball and understanding of the game steadily improved throughout the year. The A team had just 3 matches in the A u t u m n Term and of these the first game against a very strong Joseph Rowntree team was an excellent result, w i t h centre court players Melissa Moran and Jo Sargeant combining very well. The team also played very creditably in the Under 14 Tournament to reach the semifinals but were then knocked out by Queen Margaret's. In the main netball term after Christmas they played well w i t h o u t loss in their first 6 games. Several variations in defence were tried. Katherine Downes in particular showed very good work rate and jumping ability. Queen Margaret's again proved too strong and fast a team but we, nevertheless, put up a strong fight w i t h jenny Scott playing an intelligent game and Jo Sargeant making many good interceptions. One of the best games of the term was against Silcoates. It was initially very close but they drew ahead just before half time and from then on were always in control. Kate Hudson played in for the close shot from Catherine Fielder w h o proved to be very steady in her shooting.Both were good at jumping for rebounds. Their final game was of good quality but they were narrowly beaten by Woodhouse Grove. Mention must be made of Melissa Moran w h o played extremely well throughout the season showing increasingly good netball skills and a will to w i n .
The B Team played 10 games which meant that a large number of girls had the chance to play in matches. They have w o n some and lost some but all girls w h o played did so very creditably. Their best games were against Pocklington where their marking and dodging skills were much in evidence and against Harrogate Ladies College where Heather Williams shooting and domination in the circle was excellent. Heather proved to be very versatile, playing both in A's and B's as shooter or defender. Claire Hall as centre always worked hard and showed good dodging ability in the centre court, linking well with Susan Chalmers and Jane Todd w h o played steadily throughout. Lizzie Sargeant, too, played for both A's and B's in defence and showed good ability in snatching and rebounds under the post. All the girls' skills improved over the 2 terms and they were a very pleasant group to coach.
P A Fletcher
The following girls represented the Under 14 'A' VII: K Downes, C Fielder, K Hudson, V Johnston, M Moran (Capt), E Sargeant, J Sargeant, J Scott, H Stower, H Williams.
however, was played to the death after the score was 9 all at full time. In extra time Clifton managed to dredge up some extra energy and drew ahead to win 12-9. W M Shepherd
The following girls represented the Under 14'B' VII: S Chalmers, L Clark, C Hall (Capt) L Horsley, V Johnston, R Lander, K Lilleyman, K Seastron, C Stefanini, H Stower, J Todd, L Wales, H Williams.
Results Under 14 'A' VII Joseph Rowntree Under 14 Tournament Bootham Ashville All Saints Pocklington Hymers Barnard Castle Worksop Ackworth Queen Margaret's Silcoates Mount St Mary's Joseph Rowntree Bootham Scarborough College Woodhouse Grove
Final placings:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Clifton Grove Dronfield Temple
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(H) Lost 18-25 Reached Semi-finals (A) Won 17-2 9-14 (A) Lost (A) Won 14-11 (H) Drew 26-26 (A) Won 35-28 (A) Won 16-6 (A) Won 19-13 (A) Won 20-4 (A) Lost 12-26 (A) Won 25-17 (H) Won 19-14 9-15 (A) Lost (A) Won 26-9 (A) Drew 8-8 (A) Lost 12-16
1 st XV Rugby This was a season of close calls, for in all but two of our normal season games the result was in doubt for much of the encounter. If kicks had gone over in the last minute of the games against both Leeds and Ampleforth the matches would have been drawn. Only in the Durham game did we come up against a side that was simply too good for us on the day.
With so many close games the referees came in for much scrutiny. For the most part they were fine in some cases they were very good indeed and, sadly, in one game, in particular, unacceptable. The boys learnt the need for discipline and to listen to the man with the whistle. With this maturity came a realisation of the importance of not conceding penalties. This will be a vital lesson to carry forward to next season. As will be the futility of kicking for no purpose. If this is ironed out we will make much better use of possession in the future. Against Woodhouse Grove, the boys saw for themselves the benefit of controlling the football and hence possession. In other games lapses of concentration conceded the ball too often for a real pattern of play to develop. Luck is a strange thing and some seasons you have had the edge because "lady luck" has shone. With the exception of games against Giggleswick and Pocklington she did not appear much this year! Injuries to key players made a significant impact on the season.
Results Under 14 'B' VII Queen Margaret's Giggleswick All Saints Pockltngtors Worksop Ackworth Queen Maragaret's Harrogate Ladies College Joseph Rowntree Ashville
(A) (A) (A) (H) (H) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A)
Lost Lost Drew Won Lost Won Lost Won Lost Lost
11-19 4-7 8-8 17-6 10-18 23-11 11-23 8-3 7-13 8-25
House Netball Senior The seven Houses competed for this trophy, playing in two sections. Dronfield beat Queen's 1 3-4 in the 3rd and 4th play off, whilst a strong side from School House beat Clifton 12-9 in a well contested final played in a sporting and pleasant atmosphere. Final placings: 1st School 2nd Clifton 3rd Dronfield 4th Queens
Junior This was played at the end of the netball (Spring) term with both the Final and the 3rd/4th play off extremely tight. In the 3rd/4th placing Temple and Dronfield drew 3-3 and decided to share the points as both teams were equally good! The final between Clifton and Grove,
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Matthew Vowles was lost to us for the entire term and Kirk Hullis missed 8 matches in the middle of the season. At half term we had lost Nick Clark until the tour. It was difficult to send out a consistent side week by week. Nick Lally worked hard at No 8 without ever having the physique to match his opposite number. He will enjoy the prospect of playing in position next season. The open side slot was occupied with growing confidence by Nick Clark when his knee injury ended his season. James Miers played with distinction against Ampleforth but later found the big forwards a problem. After half term, Alistair McCallum, a 16 year old from Selbourne College, took up the gauntlet and played with real bite, thoroughly deserving his colours, awarded following the Bradford game. Dan Jackson grew in stature on the blind side and will be a force in the coming season. At lock Andrew Daughtrey was a source of real strength and tremendous tackling. Ampleforth was his outstanding game and his efforts deserved more than the last minute defeat. Kirk's injury prevented his move to the back row but did allow Peter Anderson to secure, and make his own, the other second row slot. Paul Tetlow, Richard Rastall, and Chris Ward acquitted themselves with distinction in the tight and contributed much to the loose with Richard's ball retention a lesson to all. David Hancock began well as scrum half until injury cost him his place. Chris Ellerbeck entered the fray and made the position his learning to boss his forwards and control the game. Nick Kay, bad back and all, played well at outside half and will develop better next year having the confidence to move the ball as his first option. In the centre, Jonathan Price and James Dougherty showed real heart in defence and supported play with pace. However in midfield we took the wrong option too often and our defeat by Denstone was an object lesson in this!! On the wing Gavin Kershaw soon established himself as a fast back with a ferocious tackle. Jamie Hockin was always dangerous going forward and will have hugely benefited from his experiences ready for next year. Certainly his tackling has improved and he should provide a major danger in 1997/8. Scott O'Keefe (White Predators and all!!) captained the side from fullback with real flair. Tries against Barnard Castle and Bradford stick very firmly in the memory. It takes some individual skill to field a high ball under your own posts with no support available and then score under the posts at the other end without another player touching the ball! I would like to thank this year's players (and those from the past) for the huge commitment they have given to St Peter's and the enjoyment they have
shared with me. It has been a pleasure to coach the 1 st XV and I take away irreplaceable memories, from both on and off the field!! Real thanks must go to Scott as Captain and to the Staff who have helped so much. None more so than David Morris whose support as 2nd XV coach has been invaluable. Maurice Monteith and Rex Negus were tremendous in their efforts, not only on bleak Mondays but also during the sevens season. Finally all our thanks goes to the loyal parents who always followed the boys and gave support and not criticism. I wish Robert Doyle all good wishes and luck for the coming years as he takes over. I am sure he will enjoy it as much as I did
following three games, when only temporary lapses in concentration during the middle period of the game allowed the opponents to put points on the board. One week later, and we were playing a totally different type of opposition. Losing our first match of the season, Hymers dealt a warning to us, making us realise that it wasn't all going to be freesailing. The disappointment of defeat made training become much more serious in the week leading up to the match against Ampleforth; and despite losing to our main rivals at home, the team can be pleased with their performance, holding a well drilled Ampleforth team to only a seven point lead at half time.
Colleges Denstone and Worksop were relative 'walks in the park' after the two The following boys represented the 1st XV: previous matches, with Andy Kemp scoring a hat-trick of tries against C Ward*, R Rastall*, P Tetlow*, P Denstone, and Toby Kiddle deciding to Anderson*, K. Hullis*, A Daughtrey*, N change his position during both matches Clark*, A McCallum*, D Jackson*, N and run in two tries from the wing! Lally*, C Ellerbeck*, N Kay*, J Price*, J The match against Pocklington saw a Dougherty*, J Hockin*, G Kershaw*, S temporary change in our coaching figure, 0'Keefe*+, D Hancock, S Leveson, S and the familiar words of encouragement Wheatley, J Miers, M Freak, P Freeman. from the sideline of 'tackle by the legs' * Colours enabled us to romp to victory in + Cap convincing style. Next followed Durham, Morris McGrath Trophy - Peter Anderson and frankly the less said the better. The overall performance of the team was well below par, and our determination to correct this low point in our season was clear in the following matches. Firstly, a 6 W Retiring Captains (H) 32 strong Ashville side was dispatched on a Leeds GS 22 L (H) 19 bitterly cold day in Harrogate; and 10 L Silcoates (A) 8 Ciggleswick 3 W (A) 13 despite the final score against 17 W Barnard Castle (A) 39 Woodhouse Grove, it does not give a true Hymers College (H) Abandoned duetoinjured player reflection on the nature of the game. Ampleforth (A) 8 11 L With the vast majority of the territory and Denstone College (H) 10 22 L possession throughout the match, it Worksop College 46 L (A) 22 seemed inevitable that we would achieve Pocklington 8 W (H) 10 a try. It was a credit to our opposition's Durham School 5 67 L (H) defence that we did not. 5 W Ashville College (A) 18 P J Stephen
Results - 1st XV
Woodhouse Grove (H) 41 19 30 BGS (A) 19 Tour 1st Game 2nd Game 3rd Game
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2nd XV Rugby With the three previous 2nd XV's having outstanding seasons, this year's team had additional pressure on it to succeed and maintain such a high reputation. Thrown in at the deep end against one of our toughest rivals, we found ourselves trailing by twelve points at the end of the first half at Leeds. However, with dogged determination and brave tackling, we managed to claw our way back into contention and eventually won by the narrowest of margins. Things looked promising for the season ahead, and the desire to win amongst all the players was particularly evident in the
This led us into the last game of the season away at Bradford Grammar School, and probably our greatest performance. A first win for many of the players against this team, it was nothing short of excellent, ending the season on a high note. Top try scorer during the season was David Hancock with nine tries, followed by Andy Kemp, Jim Miers and Sam Wheatley with five. Sam topped the point scorers collecting 59 points; and the award for the safest hands throughout the season must go to Simon 'Fishman' Leveson. Thanks to everyone who played such committed and entertaining rugby, and to Mr Morris, whose coaching of a simple yet effective style of rugby enabled us to have such a rewarding season. Tristan Best (UVI)
As mentioned by Tristan, the 2nd XV had a lot to live up to as they kicked off a new season on a very hot sunny afternoon in Leeds. Leeds Grammar put us under relentless pressure from the whistle and we were forced to defend desperately, hardly making it out of our third of the field, to reach half time only trailing 0-12. In the second half, going down hill, we scrapped our way back into the game and, despite losing three players through injury and finishing the game with only fourteen men, we scored two converted tries to win the match 1412. It has to be said that this was one of the gutsiest performances by a 2nd XV in my time running the side. What a start!
The following players represented the 2nd XV: Anderson P.N., Best T.T.*, Brooke C.E.C., Burton B.R., Carr S.D., Carter C.J., Councell O.G., Curley D.D.*, Ellerbeck C.J., Fishley S.M.*, Freak M.J., Freeman P.J., Gagg G.M., Goodrick S.P.*, Hancock D.J., Hullis K., Kaberry W.M.*, Kemp A.D.S., Kershaw G.P., Kiddle P.T.*, Lally N.R.A., Leveson S.J.*, Miers j.W., Norman A.J., Reed-Stephenson J., Richardson E.P., Rossington T.*, Spilman T.R.J., Stefanini M.C., Sykes E.D., Vokes-Dudgeon W.P., Wheatley S.R., Whitcher T.M.*, Yeomans J.M.R. * denotes award of 2nd XV colours.
Things clicked against Silcoates on a windy afternoon, the performance against Ciggleswick was unconvincing and Barnard Castle away was a lot closer than the score suggests; we had four wins out of four but had not really yet developed our pattern of play. Hymers and Ampleforth were both good efforts against better opposition, Denstone proved rather too easy and we dominated Worksop without playing at all well as a team. I was to miss the Pocklington match but by all accounts we played extremely well to secure a fine victory against a good side. The team by now was starting to take shape, which made our capitulation against Durham all the more surprising. One only had to look at our physically and emotionally spent players at the end of the contest to realise that the team could not be faulted for its guts and determination, but in my opinion we gave them too much respect and did not take the game to them in the right waywe showed how well we could defend but they did not see our attack. Despite this blip the side continued to come together and against Ashville, in appalling conditions, we played a superb match. This was followed by another outstanding display, despite the result, against Woodhouse Grove and then on to Bradford were we achieved an amazing victory. By this stage all the players in the team were instinctively doing their jobs properly and our movement and support play in attack and disciplined no-nonsense defence were a pleasure to watch. The players can be proud of their achievements during the season; I thank them for their commitment and wish them all the best next year wherever they are playing their rugby. D K Morris
Results - 2nd XV Leeds C.S. Silcoates Ciggleswick Barnard Castle Hymers College Ampleforth College Denstone College Worksop College Pocklington Durham Ashville College Woodhouse Grove Bradford C.S.
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Under 16 'A' XV With such a mobile and yet lightweight set of forwards it was clear that it would be necessary to develop an open style of rugby. The pack worked very hard at ensuring that we would win enough ball from the set piece. John Dadd and Robert Leadbeater proved to be very effective in the set scrum throughout the season and their progress as props was exemplified by their excellent end of season performances against Woodhouse Grove and Bradford. Russell Parton-Bagnall showed real talent in the hooking role and was never in trouble throughout the season, his consistency kept Daniel Dickinson out of the side. Matthew Parkin and Jonathan Steward locked the pack in all the games and developed a fine understanding. Their line-out displays along with Andrew Springgay were fundamental in our success during the season. Andrew took a great deal of ball and showed splendid athleticism with his two-handed catching at two and Jonathan filled this position well during his absence through injury. The back row saw several enforced changes but everpresent was Oliver Councell who had a really fine season. His big hits and support play were a feature when the team were playing at their best. Their was a great battle for the No. 9 shirt all season between Matthew Miers and Gareth Pierce. Although Matthew
established himself in the side there was never much to choose between these two talented individuals - Gareth subsequently enjoyed many an outing with the 3rd XV. Ben Firth grew in confidence at outside-half producing his best play with exciting running and sheer pace where his quick thinking produced some memorable breaks - namely the two interception tries at Durham which turned the match into a comfortable win. He was also a most consistent goal kicker but did not always bring his backs into play and will probably move to the wing or full-back in the future - there is no doubt about his great individual talent. Our two centres were ever-present with Robert Taylor producing his usual quota of tackles and running breaks. Tom Spilman also made numerous important tackles and showed some fine touches and good decision making outside Robert. Simon Price made progress in the full-back position, with a great pair of hands under the high ball and fine cover tackling as the last line of defence. As the season progressed he became better and more confident at joining the line in attack. Oliver Hainsworth improved throughout the season on the wing, going through to the final Yorkshire trial along with Andrew Springgay. He has great speed and attacking abilities which were not seen enough during the season. His defence and in particular his tackling showed his courage and I hope that he can make further progress at representative level next season. On the other wing, Alex Bond, Marcus Pullen and Mark Stefanini all featured through the season and they showed real pace and a good eye for the break.
Only against Woodhouse Grove, who fielded a side with a large number of players with first and second XV experience, were we outclassed during the season. In this match we were reminded of the need to retain possession of the ball and maintain a pattern of play. In all the other matches we gave a good account of ourselves and the defeats could have been reversed. The boys worked hard at all aspects of their game but fundamental to their success was their tackling on or behind the gain line and their team spirit. Finally, my thanks to Messrs. Monteith and Slingsby for all their help with coaching the squad and in particular with the forwards, the parents for their support and to the vice-captain Ben Firth. But most of all my gratitude is to Andrew Springgay who led the team with great skill. He has the great advantage of not merely being a gamesplayer of outstanding ability but a real leader of men.
R G Shread
The following boys represented the U16AXV: A Bond, O Councell, D Cross, J Dadd, D Dickinson, R Everett, E Ferrow, B Firth, (Vice-captain), O Hainsworth, R Leadbeater, M Miers, M Perkin, R PartonBagnall, G Pierce, S Price, M Pullen, A Sharp, T Spilman, A Springgay,( Captain) M Stefanini, j Steward, R Taylor, A Welsh.
Results -111 6 King's, Pontefract Leeds Grammar School Hymers College Ampleforth College Pocklington School Durham School Woodhouse Grove School Bradford Grammar Schoo
(A) (A) (A) (H) (A) (A) (A) (H)
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18-17 23-0 7-20 13-1 3 10-14 24-7 0-53 10-19
Under 16 Rugby Tour to Ireland Before our departure, Mr Monteith had told us that the main aims of our tour were to, "Make friends, play good rugby, develop our comradeship and to enjoy the pleasant surroundings of Ireland". Wishful thinking you might say, but I would like to think that we achieved all or most of these things one way or another. We played good rugby in patches. In our first game against Limavady Grammar school, we w o n 14-0 w i t h o u t really
reaching top gear. In t r u t h , we could and should have w o n by at least 40 points against a weak yet spirited opposition. We had a few early scares, but an assured kicking performance from Ben Firth enabled us to slow the game d o w n and assert pressure on the opposition when we felt like it. Our dominance in the line-out provided the backs w i t h plenty of ball, but more often than not, our pace on the wings let us d o w n . Our performance was lack-lustre, lacking the aggression and determination that we so often display, but we could not complain with the w i n , after all, if you can win w i t h o u t playing well, think what you can do when you are playing well. In contrast, we seldom lose by as great a margin as we did against Portora Royal Grammar school. We lost 42-0, and it may have been more if Simon Price had not been on fine tacking f o r m . Once we went behind, our heads, uncharacteristically went d o w n . It was a bitter pill to swallow, losing to Mr Monteith's former school. But at least we could leave Ireland w i t h our heads held high after an assured performance against Sligo Grammar School. Such a performance had been a long time in coming, but it was anything but easy. We had opened the scoring, yet didn't really look to be controlling the game. Suddenly the game turned into another Ampleforth, it had been turned on its head, w i t h Sligo leading 19-7, and only 15 minutes remaining. But unlike against Portora, our heads kept firmly upright, w i t h Ben Firth, w h o , in general, had a frustrating tour, leading the cavalry charge. His typical arrogant running was a joy to watch and proved decisive as he scored in the corner, following a cheeky move involving the backs. St Peter's had the bit between their teeth and took the game to Sligo in the final minutes, scoring and then converting to make the score 19-19 as the final whistle blew. There were many notable performance, none more so than Robert Taylor and Tom Spilman in the centres, w h o tackled excellently; Oliver Councell, although not
on 'arm breaking' f o r m , tackled anything that moved. There was some excellent forward play by unsung heroes such as John Dadd, Robert Leadbeater and Ross Everett; and Matthew Mier's cheeky runs d o w n the blind side were more than a handful for the defence. Although the result itself was a bit disappointing, the team showed real character and determination - t w o of the most sought after qualities in a team. Again the problem was that the team we played was a 2nd XV as there is no U16 circuit in Ireland. This was c o m m o n in all the teams we played, so therefore it is to our credit that we could cope with such sides, as we were at an obvious physical disadvantage. Having been soundly beaten by Portora, we were looking forward to our brief stay with them even less. But in fact, whilst billeted w i t h pupils of the school, we made friends. Every family, w i t h o u t exception, was extremely hospitable. The boys themselves took us out for that evening, which proved to be much f u n , and by playing an elaborate practical joke on us later on, they proved to us that the Irish can, at times, have a sense of humour. The comradeship we have developed as a team during the years, and the five days spent on tour w i t h each other, enabled us to pull together and force the draw at Sligo. Andrew Springgay captained the side in his typical robust and authoritarian manner. Indeed the tour has done our already thriving team-spirit a world of g o o d , for we have learnt a lot about each other and the way we play rugby. The scenery, although nice, never seemed t o hold our attention for long. Nevertheless, I'm sure we will all look back upon the tour w i t h fond memories, having achieved all we wanted to achieve, whilst having a pretty good time in the process. Russell Parton Bagnall (V)
Under 15 'A' XV The A-team had a memorable rugby season, playing 15-man rugby w i t h c o m m i t m e n t and flair throughout. Their success was based upon a high level of skill, fitness and team-spirit. I commend the boys for being able to overcome the size-advantage enjoyed by many of their opponents. The team played to their strengths - the forwards competently w o n clean first-phase ball, retained ball efficiently at the breakdown of play and linked fluently with the backs. The back division was able to exploit weaknesses in the defence of opposition due to their superior speed of thought, hand and foot. Swift counter-attacking after resolute and aggressive defence often proved decisive in close-fought matches. Alan Slee was the outstanding player of the season, scoring 52 out of a total of 122 tries. This tremendous achievement was based upon the numerous tryscoring opportunities created by the team and upon Alan's prowess as a clinical try-scorer. I commend each member of the team for their individual contribution towards the team's success. I also want to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Alistair Robertson for his captaincy. In Alistair, the team had a fine captain - he read the game adeptly, communicated clearly with the team and lead by example in both attack and defence. The A-team completed the season w i t h success at Vlls - runners-up at Hymers and Ashville, and winners at the Ampleforth Vlls competition. Never have I seen a group of boys play with such c o m m i t m e n t than in the final which they w o n 26-10 against Ampleforth. They will indeed be fortunate to ever play as well again. Undoubtedly the boys in the Under 15 Asquad have considerable talent: I hope
that in the years ahead they will continue to train hard to improve their ability, and understanding of rugby, so that they can continue to enjoy their participation in the game and strive to be the best that they can be. M.A Monteith The following boys represented the Under15 'A' XV: Ashby, Barnett, Birch, Boulton R., Else, Emmerson, Goodrick, Howes, Main, O'Loughlin, Robertson, Rossington, Rowbottom, Shackleton, Slee, Watson, White, Wood.
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Under 14 'A' XV The U14 Rugby season began in September w i t h the usual task of sorting out the t w o teams from the influx of boys new into St Peter's. It was obvious from the start that there would be fierce competition for team places, which was to continue throughout the year, t h o u g h fairly quickly a settled A XV squad was established. After getting the 'summer mist' out of their systems in the opening weeks, which included a couple of disjointed, t h o u g h still successful matches against Leeds Grammar School and King's Pontefract, the team quickly established a rhythm and pattern of play. Strong set-piece work by the forwards laid the foundations for a fast 15-man rucking and handling game which simply overwhelmed many of our opponents, (the heavy defeats of Ampleforth and Worksop particularly stick in the mind), as well as seeing the team through tougher tests such as M o u n t St Mary's and
Barnard Castle. The style and execution of the boys play drew many compliments from opposition coaches and parents and such praise often does not come easily! However, whilst we were undefeated in all our regular school fixtures outside of tournaments , and w o n many with impressive performances, the game which really stood out from the season was the fixture with Woodhouse Grove in November. Not only was this the toughest match, but also undoubtedly the team's finest performance. Playing away against a physically bigger side, w h o were themselves unbeaten up to this point, and in a tremendous atmosphere generated by the supporters of both sides, the boys produced a magnificent 15-man performance, combining excellent attacking, which produced three tries, and a totally committed defensive effort which weathered several Woodhouse Grove onslaught to seal the match at 1 7-0 winners. The team faltered a little, ( and enjoyed a fair amount of bad luck), in our three end of season tournaments. Narrowly beaten in the group stage of the Yorkshire Independent Schools Under 14 Cup by an inspired Leeds Grammar School performance, the boys were also pipped by a point in the opening rounds of the Hymers 7's by a Woodhouse Grove VII keen for revenge. We did get back into our stride by winning the Ashville 7's (in which a 2nd VII was also entered, and performed very creditably reaching the knockout stages against other schools 1st Vll's). Overall, despite the disappointments at the end it was a very enjoyable and successful season. My lasting impression of this team is not t h o u g h , entirely based on their match results. What really impressed me was not only the way they played, but how they trained. They never became complacent, never felt that they
Under 14 'B' Rugby The Under 14 B team showed great spirit and determination t h r o u g h o u t the Christmas term. What they lacked sometimes in size in the forwards was compensated for by terrier-like c o m m i t m e n t to w i n n i n g the ball and maintaining possession. Against boys w h o were sometimes of greater physical stature ( and particularly when playing against the first teams of smaller schools) they made up for lack of size by better technique and teamwork.
couldn't get better and all the boys worked hard to improve their skills and fitness, and trained and played not as individuals but with a real sense of team spirit. On the field and (almost always) off it they conducted themselves in a very mature manner. It is their attitude that is the real reason for their successes. It would be unfair to single out individuals in this report as everyone w h o played for the A XV during the t w o terms gave their all and made valuable contributions, but a special mention is deserved by Alex Drysdale and Nick Rusling, w h o as Captain and pack-leader respectively, played w i t h great enthusiasm and led by example. My thanks also go to my co-coaches, especially the Head Master and J O w e n Barnett, all our referees at home and away, and also to all the parents w h o so loyally supported the boys whatever the time, location or weather. O R T Edwards
Results - U 1 4 TV Won King's School, Pontefract 54-0 Won Leeds Grammar School 37-13 Won Ciggleswick 39-5 Won 39-0 Barnard Castle Won 86-0 Hymers Won 77-0 Ampleforth Worksop Won 84-0 Won 86-0 Pocklington Won 36-0 Durham Won 44-0 Ashville Won Woodhouse Grove 17-0 Bradford Grammar Schoo 1 Won 49-5 Drew 5-5 Ashville Won 59-0 King's School, Pontefract Durham Won 22-0 36-10 Mount St Mary's Won Edinburgh Academy Won 44-5 Won 48-7 Leeds Grammar School Won Yarm 47-0 Tournaments: Yorkshire Independent Schools U14 Cup Group Stage Ashville 7's Tournament - Winners Hymers 7's Tournament - Group Stage
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The three quarters were quick t o move the ball and support each other. We were very impressed w i t h their willingness t o learn and to play a style of rugby which relied on whole team involvement and pace. Similarly, their defence was sound and their ability t o tackle rarely let them down. At the start of the Easter term illness and inclement weather caused some fixtures to be cancelled but four matches were achieved - wins in all of t h e m . The first t w o before half term were away and against Ashville (7-0) and Leeds Grammar (10-5). Narrow score lines kept the games close and our unselfish but committed 15 man rugby ensured we prevailed. A try in each game for Andrew Duffin at centre and a No.8 pick up from a 5 metre scrum for James Wood in the Leeds game saw us through. After half term t w o games, a high scoring game against Fyling Hall saw a further brace of tries for James Wood and a hat trick for Rupert Brown w i t h Tom Firth and Mark Hall adding one each which saw us comfortably through t o a 43-0 w i n . Against Yarm, a much bigger side saw us having t o work hard, both for territory and possession; the fact that scores fell t o wingers and full back in the line was proof enough of our ability to keep running the ball - although James Wood got on the score sheet with another well executed no 8 pick up score and saw us through t o a 29-12 victory. The team was skilfully captained by the ever-enthusiastic Edward Marsden. He was loyally supported by his fellow team members w h o together contributed t o an enjoyable and successful t w o terms together. A F Trotman and J A Owen-Barnett
SQUASH The 1996-97 season was one of consolidation for the girls squash team having lost most of the experienced sixth formers the previous summer. The regular team consisted of Captain - Rebecca
Fisher again at No 1 string; Rebecca Turl and some talented ( but new t o match play) fifth formers. These were EmmaLouise Hall w h o soon emereged as the No 2 string; Claire Middleton-Walker; Laura Wallace and Sara Chapman. These players gained in confidence and experience as the season went on and they all put in some gutsy performances against often strong opposition. Rebecca did particularly well against Rebecca Hepworth from Queen Margarets in taking a game against the British ranked No 12 player. She also proved to be a popular and respected Captain as well as the best player in the team and I should like t o thank her for her help on court in coaching her younger colleagues. We are looking forward to next season where we are hoping for a few more wins as the players improve and generally become more match tight. Team spirit was extremely good as I have come t o expect from the squash team! M Whitehead Cirls who represented the senior squash team: Rebecca Fisher**, Rebecca Turl**, EmmaLouise Hall, Claire Midlleton-Walker, Sara Chapman, Gemma Dodgson, Hayley Oram, Claire Smith, Ruth Ward. * Colours ** Colours re-awarded
Results - Girls St Peter's Staff Woodhouse Grove Harrogate College Bradford Girls GS Pocklington Queen Margaret's Durham Ashville Pocklington Harrogate College Queen Margaret's
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Inter-House Squash Competition This was an enjoyable competition once again; although the outcome was really never in d o u b t w i t h Dronfield having the luxury of having the majority of the first team in their side. However, all the teams competed demonstrating the right attitude and it was nice t o see some promising juniors making their debut's in these teams. M Whitehead Winners Runners-Up -
Dronfield The Rise
SWIMMING Girls Autumn Term 1996 Unfortunately, we didn't really start our matches until after half-term, but this in fact turned out to be a good t h i n g . This gave us a very good opportunity to get to grips with our training and more importantly, gave Mrs Newman a chance to see all of the new talent that had arrived. A m o n g the new people were, in fact, some excellent swimmers. There were so many new swimmers that Mrs Newman decided that the easiest thing w o u l d be to make t w o teams that alternated between each match. Another thing I w o u l d like to say is thank you to Mrs Newman for arranging for Olympic Swimmer, Caroline Foot, to come and train us. The first match of the season was against Harrogate Ladies College w h o are one of our toughest competitors. There were some excellent performances from Sarah Metcalfe and Charlotte Brisby w h o both w o n their individual races. This proved to be a very positive start for the swimming team. This winning streak carried on for the next t w o matches against local rivals, Bootham, and a team new to our agenda, Ackworth. Because we had never swum against Ackworth we weren't sure what to expect. Fortunately the strength of our team proved to be unbeatable. The next match was against Leeds Girls High School w h o have always been our strongest competitors, and this year proved to be no exception. Unfortunately, they proved to be that little bit faster than us winning by a mere t w o point margin. This was to be our only loss for this half of the season. As the team went on to defeat Queen Margaret's for the last match of the season. Easter Term 1997 This term started as well as last term finished with an away match against Bootham that ended in victory once again. The team proved that although we had been on holiday and probably not done much training, we still showed the strength and determination that we are renowned for! The team went on to w i n against the M o u n t and Ashville College. However, we got a big shock when we went north to swim against Durham School. This match was particularly important to us because the coach of their team used to teach at our school. We wanted to show them that we were the best and that they were going to have to fight for victory. This
m
match proved to be our lifesaver because it made us realise that we really needed to work on sprints over t w o lengths! After another victory we headed back to York to do some serious traning. This was to come in very handy on the 8th March when the seniors and the Under 15's took part in the 'John Parry North of England Independent School Relays', which were 4 x 50 metres. The Under 15 team did very well, winning both the relays that they entered. The swimmers in this category were Lizze Sargeant, Sophie Lloyd, Jo Sargeant, Erica Smith and last but not least Sarah Metcalfe! The senior team also competed to a very high level winning the Medley Relay, but just being beaten by a tenth of second. The swimmers representing the senior team were Hannah Fowler, Carrie Magee, Charlotte Brisby and Faith Alexander. Following this there was a win and a loss against Leeds Girls High School and Harrogate Ladies College. The final match of the season was against Queen Margaret's. This was a very enjoyable
match which ended in victory for us. Once again I would like to say an enormous thank you to Mrs Newman for training us, and more importantly, encouraginng and supporting us the whole way. Faith Alexander (UVI) Girls who represented the swimming teams: Senior Faith Alexander**(Capt), Carrie Magee*, Gemma Croft*, Karly Hoggard*, Jennie Taylor, Alison Castle, Claire Tully, Rebecca Turl, Fiona Atkinson, Helen Austin*, Charlotte Brisby*, Lucy Watson, Hannah Fowler*, Rebecca Crowther, Leanne Cleaver, Susie Baines. Under 15 Sarah Metcalfe, Erica Smith, Sophie Lloyd, Sophie Triffitt, Katrina Wight, Katie Cox. Under 14 Joanna Sargeant, Melissa Moran, Lizzie Sargeant, Jennie Scott, Catherine Fielder, Hannah Stower. *
Denotes
Colours
**
Denotes
Re-award
John Parry Relays North of England Independent Schools swimming champions. From left to right: Joanna Sargeant, Erica Smith, Sarah Metcalfe, Lizzie Sargeant and Sophie Lloyd.
Results - Girls Harrogate Ladies Coilege
(H)
Bootham
(A)
Ackworth
(H)
Leeds Girls High School
(H)
Queen Margaret's
(A)
Bootham
(A)
The Mount
(A)
Durham
(A)
Ashville College
(A)
Leeds Girls High School
(A)
Harrogate Ladies College
(A)
Queen Margaret's
(H)
Senior Won 44-33 Won 44-32 Won 39-37 Lost 29-47 A Lost 32-43 Won 62-24 Won 44-24 A Won 47-31 Won 41-35 Won 35-34 Lost 33-43 Won 50-33
U15 Drew 38-38 Won 50-25 Drew 38-38
U14 Won 47-29 Won 51-24 Won 46-30 Lost 36-40
Overall Won 129-100 Won 145-81 Won 123-105 Lost 65-87
Won 41-32 Won 42-36 Drew 34-34
Won 49-26 Won 48-28 Won 42-26
Won 155-146 Won 152-88 Won 120-84
Won 44-32
Lost 32-44 Won 37-31 Won 43-33 Won 41-35
Won 117-111 Won 72-65 Lost 107-121 Won 136-99
B Lost 32-44
B Won 49-27
Lost 31-45 Won 45-31
TENNIS
Boys For the first time for many years the school was represented in the North Of England John Parry Relays for Independent Schools. The Junior Team competed well, but the highlight was the senior teams third place in the Freestlye Relay against a very strong field. Swimming matches have been organised for the boys in the coming season. M Johnston
Boys who represented the seniors: A Baird, N Lally, S Leveson, S Smith, A Wilson
Boys who represented the juniors: C Emmerson, ) Lally, J Roberts, A Robertson
Results -- Boys Under 14 Age Croup Individual Medley A Roberts SHope 50 yds Backstroke 50yds Breaststroke A Roberts 50 Yds Butterfly R Greetham 50 Yds Freestyle A Roberts Temple Medley Relay Temple Freestyle Relay Under 15 Age Croup E Ashley Individual Medley E Ashley 50 yds Backstroke 50yds Breaststroke ) Lally t Bell 50 Yds Butterfly E Bell 50 Yds Freestyle Manor Medley Relay Linton Freestyle Relay Under 16 Age Croup Individual Medley A Bond 50 yds Backstroke O Counceli 50yds Breaststroke M Meilack 50 Yds Butterfly A Bond A Bond 50 Yds Freestyle Medley Relay School Freestyle Relay School Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 100yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 100 yds Breaststroke 50 Yds Butterfly 50 Yds Freestyle 100 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay Cala Results 1 Manor 2 Clifton 3 School 4= Temple
G Smith ) Nicholas 1 Ray S Leveson G Smith C Bradley R Triffitt P Hield Manor Manor
111 pts 77 pts 71 pts 52pts
Standards Cup 1 School 7.35 p s 2 Manor 6.89pt > 3 Grove 6.82pt > 4 Clifton 6.77pts
00 61.9 sees* (S)
CO
(Q 0")
(C) (C) (C) (M)
M
(S) (S) (M) (S) (S)
34.0 sees 30.3 sees* 38.5 sees 25.2 sees* 63.3 sees 57.8 sees
75.8 sees 34.1 sees 35.4 sees 35.0 sees 31.3 sees 64.8 sees 56.8 sees
66.7 sees 35.2 sees 35.6 sees 29.5 sees 25.4 sees 57.9 sees 50.9 sees
1st VI Girls Faith Alexander (captain) was the only colour remaining from the previous year. The rest of that 1 st team had played together since the Vth year so I didn't expect such a high standard of play this summer. I was pleased that this certainly wasn't the case. Faith partnered Jo Mawby, new to the school, but unfortunately w i t h us for only one year. They made an excellent 1st pair, losing few rubbers, and producing consistent ground strokes and steady net play. They were well supported by Sara Chapman and Laura Wallace from the Vth year w h o have played together since entering St Peter's. They too achieved excellent results, only dropping one set in nine matches. The 3rd pair of Becky Fisher and Marie-Sophie Dalglish improved as the term progressed, enjoyed the tennis, entertained us all and w o n the rubbers when necessary! The weather decimated the fixtures made and the rain seemed to sense when it was Wednesday or Saturday. Both Barnard Castle and Scarborough arrived in sunshine but the d o w n p o u r began before a ball was hit. The majority of matches were easily w o n w i t h Hymers providing the strongest opposition w i t h a team that included a Yorkshire junior. The final match of the season, against Queen Margaret's, was abandoned at 3 all after playing for an hour and a half in heavy rain. The 1st four players played in the U18 York and District Team Tennis League, and despite them all becoming involved in external exams they were available for every match. They w o n the section easily
and met the M o u n t School in the final. Jo and Sara w o n their singles and both pairs w o n the doubles. Jo and Faith had a convincing 6-0 score whilst Laura and Sara did well to w i n 7-5 having been 2-5 d o w n . This gave us the cup for the third year in succession. W Shepherd The following girls represented the 1st VI: Faith Alexander (Captain), Jo Mawby, * Sara Chapman*, Laura Wallace*, Becky Fisher, Marie-Sophie Dalglish, Rachel Lewis. * Denotes colours
Results - 1st VI York College of H & FE Ciggleswick Bishopthorpe TC Durham Durvnington TC Pocklington Pocklington Hyrners The Mount
(H) (H) (A) (H) (A) (H) (A) (H)
o
6-3 4-2 7-2 6-0 5-1 7-2 5-4 4-2
2nd VI Girls This team had more fixtures cancelled than the 1 sts, as all their matches were played on a Wednesday or Saturday. They only had three matches but t w o of these were convincing wins against 1st teams from Ackworth and Mount St Mary's. There were twelve LVIth all of a similar standard which bodes well for next year. W Shepherd The following girls represented the 2nd VI: Vicky Hales, Preeti Bhat, Rachel Lewis, Alison Calvert, Amy Creetham, Becky Fisher, Marie-Sophie-Dalglish, Ruth Ward, Clare Smith.
64.6 sees 34.4 sees 76.7 sees 32.1 sees 72.5 sees 30.3 sees CD 26.3 sees (M) 62.0 sees 55.2 sees 48.1 sees (M) (C) (M) (C) (M) (M)
4= Grove 6 Linton 7 Queen:
52 pts 48 pts 17 pts
5 Temple 6 Queen: 7 Linton
6.68pts 6.09pts 5.51 pts
Evening Press photographer catches a smile from the 1st IV. Left to right: jo Mawby, Laura Wallace, Sara Chapman and Faith Alexander.
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Results - 2nd VI Ackworth Mount St Mary's Pocklington
(A) (A) (A)
Won Won Drew
7-2 7-2 2-2
Under 15 Girls The team competed in the U15 Midland Bank League and also had a few friendly matches; winning 5 0 % of their games throughout the season. I feel this was a good performance overall, especially as our No1 player Erica Smith was unavailable through injury for some of the games. Opposition was very strong w i t h schools such as Queen Margaret's and Pocklington although the girls were usually not too overawed and competed well. Usually the team was Erica Smith, Rosemary Sanderson, Alex Dow, Abi Gisboume w i t h reserves Vicky Elliot and Katie Cox. We played w i t h enthusiasm and despite not always w i n n i n g , the girls enjoyed the matches. Given more practice and coaching we can consolidate and build for the future at senior level. Well done! M Whitehead
Results - U15 Queen Ethelburga's Giggleswick Queen Margaret's Millthorpe The Mount Fulford Worksop Hymers Booth am All Saints Queen Margaret's Pocklington
Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Lost
5-1 2-7 0-6 4-2 2-4 2-4 7-2 8-1 5-1 6-0 0-4 (Abandoned) 0-6
Under 14 Girls The team consisted of Catherine Fielder, Melissa Moran, Lucy Wales and Katherine Downes w h o competed in the York Junior Team Tennis League. The girls played well throughout the summer (despite the wet, miserable weather!) and eventually finished as runners-up in the League behind a very strong Pocklington side. Catherine proved to be a strong number one and she used her hard solid groundstrokes and service to good effect. In the doubles she was ably assisted by Mel and they improved, and consolidated their net play in particular, as the season progressed. Lucy Wales, a newcomer to St Peter's, played with enthusiasm and is a useful, all-round
player w h o will continue to develop w i t h further match play. Number 4 player was Katherine Downes w h o hit steadily throughout. Other players to fill in were Hannah Stower, jane Todd and Kathryn Seastron.
Individually all the players had good days, but effective team performances were rare. The overall record for school matches was played eight, w o n three and lost five, w i t h the match against Worksop College being lost to the weather.
Overall a good season and I am pleased w i t h the effort shown by all the players and their demonstration of a strong team spirit.
Christopher Bradley did an enthusiastic job as captain and deserved more success. He was particularly strong off the ground and volleyed well at the net. However, his lack of a regular partner and problems with his service action did not give him a platform from which he could excel. This variation in form haunted Edward Bray, w h o also possesses such a fine all round game on his day. The pair worked hard at their game in practice but rarely dominated the weaker pairings when they played t h e m . Daniel Curley was unlucky having to miss the second half of the season through injury. Up to that point, he forged a promising partnership w i t h Thomas Bray. Daniel showed a good deal of skill on a Tennis court with a strong serve and forehand.
M Whitehead
Results - U14 Bootham Selby T C The Mount Pocklington Worksop Hymers Bootham Pocklington The Mount
Won Won Lost Won Won Lost Won Lost Won
6-0 5-1 2-4 4-2 6-3 3-6 4-2 0-6 4-2
Inter-House Tennis This proved to be extremely difficult to play as the first three dates for rounds were rained off. In the last week of term three dates were arranged for the final between Clifton and School but when it was still raining on the final Thursday of term it was decided to share the cup with Dronfield and Temple sharing the points for 3rd and 4th position. W Shepherd
Shuttleworth Cup The cup is awarded to someone who makes an outstanding contribution to sport. This year it was awarded to jo Mawby, who not only played 1st team tennis and Netball but willingly substituted for fixtures at the last minute and despite spending only one year at the school was an admirable ambassador for us.
1st VI Boys The 1997 season was both disappointing and frustrating. The prospects for the season were g o o d , but the 1 st VI fell some way short of its potential. It is true that injuries, illness and various other reasons deprived us of players in a number of matches. Indeed in the last week of term, against Barnard Castle school, there were no members of the Upper Sixth playing and three members of the Fourth Form in the side.
During the second half of the term, the young pairing of Tristan Sillars and Edward Ashley came to the fore - they played at first pair and showed commendable spirit. They both still have some way to go and will need to work hard at their games if the school is to make an impact at National level in the Midland Bank competition next September. Tristan, w h o is going to captain the side a year early, shows great maturity on court and rarely becomes flustered. He has a good all round game, but will need to add power and sharpness to his shots if he is to make an impact at this level. Edward Ashley's skills have developed earlier than expected and he has shown great promise already this season. However, he must work hard both on his service action as this does not yet have the power to trouble the opposition and his volleys which he does not put away - so important when one has the chance to end the point. Both Thomas Bray and Marcus Pullen suffered from the lack of a permanent doubles partner - each was worthy of a place in the first team but sadly their partners did not match up to the standard required. Tom was the most natural and talented doubles players in the side. He possesses an excellent volleying technique and a fine eye for a tennis ball - all that is required now is for him to work hard at the different aspects of the game during the Winter - he should be a leading light in next year's team. Marcus Pullen w o n the singles competition and is a fine competitor w h o possesses a great deal of inner strength and athletic ability. I am optimistic that he will make an impact in the singles play of the Midland Bank competition. However, he still needs to
work on that service action and look to get to the net much more often in doubles play. I would like to thank Mr Halper for his help with coaching the first team, Mr Taylor for his support with the 2nd VI, Mr Paterson for taking on the U15 squad and Mr. Newman for his efforts with the developing players. R G Shread
Colours These were awarded to the Captain Christopher Bradley and Thomas Bray.
The following players represented the 1st VI team: E. J. Ashley, C. D. Bradley, E. P. J. Bray, T. R. H. Bray, E. L. Chadwick, R. J. H. Chung, D. D. Curley, A. J. Norman, M. j . Pullen, T. R. G. Sillars, A. D. Slee and JP Wilkinson.
Individual Competition for the Alcuin Trophy The Final: Marcus Pullen defeated Daniel Curley 0 - 6, 6 - 3, 6 - 0.
Inter-House Tennis Competition The Final: Grove 6 - 0 Temple
2nd VI Boys The season began with some promise. There was strength in depth, and initially all went according to expectation. Although the team went down to Bradford Grammar School, traditionally one of the toughest fixtures, there was a spirited fight. This was followed by what proved to be the only win of the season, against Giggleswick's 1st VI. From that point on, however, changes at first team level effected team selection and undermined the solid start. Two matches were lost through the weather, and there were two cancellations on the part of the opposition; on past form, success was a realistic expectation in at least two of these. The bare statistics do not do justice to a team which deserved better. My thanks to the captain, James Miers, for his leadership throughout the season. Other regular players were Ian Ray, Matthew Hodgson, David Wainman, Alasdair Vickers and Alex Sweet. Edgar Chadwick, Tristan Best, Gareth Pierce, lames Tilston, Daniel Metcalfe and Simon Price also represented the school. P Taylor
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Results -- Boys 1st VI 2nd VI (H) (H) Lost Lost 3-5 1-8 York Lawn TC (H) Lost 0-9 Ashville College (H) Won 7-1 Giggleswick 1 st VI (A) Won 5-4 Hymers College (A) Lost 1-8 Pocklington GS (H) (A) Rainec Lost off 4-5 QEGS (A) (A) Lost Won 2-7 6-3 Read School Bradford GS
Worksop College
Ampleforth College (A) Lost 0-8 York University (H) Lost 3-6 Durham School
Woodhouse Grove (A) Lost 1-8 Giggleswick
Read School Pocklington GS
UUVI (A) Lost 2-7
(H) Won 7-1
(A) Lost 0-9 (A) (H) Rained Won 5-4 off
(A) Won 8-1
(H) (H) Rained Rained off off
Woodhouse Grove
Barnard Castle
U1SVI (A) Lost 2-7
(A) Lost 1-8
(A) Lost 2-6 (H) Lost 1-7
(H) Lost 4-5
(H) (H) Won Lost 4-5 5-3 (A) No Opposition I (A) Won 5-4 (A) Won 5-4
(A) Won 5-4
(H) No Opposition (H) (H) Rainec Rained off off
CRICKET 1 st XI Cricket Retrospect Sadly the 1997 season will probably be remembered most for the dreadful weather, which ruined eight matches. On a brighter note, however, the 1st XI, which started the season as a young inexperienced team, developed into an effective and successful unit. Despite the weather seven matches were won and only one was lost. Much credit must go to David Hancock, the captain, not only for his leadership but also for his inspiring wicket-keeping. It was a just reward, when he was selected for the Yorkshire Senior Schools XI. He was given excellent support by his vice-captain, Nick Kay. The batting was not entirely reliable, as
we saw at Durham, but usually it was adequate and occasionally very good. One of the successes of the year was Simon Leveson, who responded well to the responsibility of opening the batting. He never gave his wicket away carelessly and played some valuable innings. It was a pleasure to see him play so well in his last season. His opening partner was usually James Dougherty, who made good progress during the season. He has a sound temperament and rarely failed to give the team a solid start. It was a pity that his fine innings against Ampleforth ended short of the century he deserved. At the start of the season Edward Dale opened the innings and twice showed that he has the ability to score runs at this level. Nick Kay averaged fractionally below fifty, scoring 799 runs and he always scored his runs at a rapid rate. He scored one century and could (and should) have scored several more. If he and all of us, who watched him play, were at times frustrated by the careless manner of some of his dismissals, that is to deny the commendable aggression and spontaneity of his strokeplay. If he is to move to a higher grade of cricket, he will have to be more selective in his shots, but for the moment let us congratulate him on a very good season. Edward Sykes provided solidarity in the middle order. He has a good defence, but at present is restricted in his strokeplay, especially against spin. He showed promise when given a chance to open. Chris Ellerbeck played only two good innings during the term, but came into his own at the festival, when he showed what a quality player he can be. His running between the wickets was a great asset. The same can be said of Jamie Hockin, who had a good season. His back-foot play needs a lot of practice, but his driving was powerful and usually disciplined. Alex Main, still an Under 15 Colt, showed promise in his first season in the team. Although he made no high scores, he played a number of valuable innings and should have gained a lot of experience. Matthew Sigsworth and David Hancock had few chances to play long innings, but both have the ability to be useful batsmen. Tim Bainbridge can also bat capably, as he showed when twice saving a match for us. The opening bowling was rather disappointing. Nick Kay was always steady, but did not swing the ball as effectively as in the previous season. Matthew Sigsworth has considerable potential, but rarely bowled with consistent pace and accuracy, not once did he hit the wickets. In addition he delivered a liberal sprinkling of wides and no-balls. Hard work and discipline are needed before next season. Guy Lewis opened the bowling on several occasions
when Nick Kay was injured. He bowled tidily but w i t h o u t penetration, though he had little luck and might well have taken more wickets. Late in the season Mike Freak played in a few matches and he bowled with good pace and accuracy. James Dougherty was an immensely effective member of the attack. He bowled his gentle medium-pace outswingers very accurately and most batsmen found him difficult to attack, even on the plumb St Peter's pitches. Chris Ellerbeck bowled moderately during term-time, but it all came together at the festival, where he bowled superbly. He bowled his inswing at a full length and brisk pace and took wickets regularly. His 6 for 14 against Rossall was an outstanding spell. Jamie Hockin had limited chances because of the success of other bowlers, but he bowled quite well when called upon. After a good Under 15 season, Graham Mackfall showed considerable promise in the last few matches. If there was a lot of strength in depth in the pace bowling, there was a dearth of spin bowlers. Stewart Smith tried hard, but his off-spin was not quite good enough to earn him a regular place. It was therefore a great relief that left-arm spinner Tim Bainbridge was able to bridge the gap from Under 14 cricket in 1996 to become by far the leading wicket taker in the 1st XI in 1997. Inevitably there were days when he was put under severe pressure, but he coped remarkably well and often bowled long testing spells on good pitches. At the festival he took 1 3 wickets for 90 in 46 overs, a fine achievement.
Results 1st St. Peter's 202-7 (E Dale 68, J Hockin 37, C Ellerbeck 36)
(A Billington (104 not out, E Stephenson 32, J Burdass 30)
St Peter's 171-9 (N Kay 83, N Cockcroft 3-4 C Saxton 3-39)
Bradford CS 212-8 dec (B Cocker 100 not out, A Modgill 43, | Dougherty 4-53)
(A)
Drawn
Sedbergh School
(H)
Abandoned
St Peter's
rawn
Yorkshire
244-6
81-0 (S Farnsworth 57 not out) St Peter's 207-7 (S Leveson 58, E Dale 48, N Kay 38, C Lovell 4-101, S Halls 3-41)
MCC 206-5 dec (R Atkinson 55, N Tubbs 42 not out)
(H)
Won
St Peter's 100-1 (N Kay 53 not out)
Giggleswick School 96 (N Kay 3-1 3, M Sigsworth 3-26)
(A)
Won
St Peter's 118-5 (C Mackfall 3 24)
York CC 181-3 dec (A Twigg 67, P Skilbeck 43 not out, G Everest 40)
(H)
Drawn
St Peter's
Barnard Castle School 131-0 (S Davies 66 not out, N Hatch 57)
(A)
Abandoned
St Peter's 230-5 dec (N Kay 83, E Sykes 48, | Hockin 43 not out)
St Aidan's School 173-9 (S Mason 63, M Helmshaw 37, N Kay 3-33)
(H)
Drawn
St Peter's
Leeds GS 179-8 (R Wyn-Grffith 123)
(H)
Abandoned
St Peter's 152-5 (S Leveson 73, J Dougherty 31)
President's XI 146 (M Baxter 53, T Bainbridge 6-29)
(H)
Won
St Peter's 273-3 dec G Dougherty 87, N Kay 62, J Hockin 52 not out, C Ellerbeck 44 not out)
Ampleforth College 188-7 (M Wilkie 45, G Denny 33,
(H)
Drawn
Lost
II
o
A Jenkins 30, T Bainbridge 3-79)
St Peter's 152 (N Kay 74, j Dougherty 36, R English 6-31, C Wides 4-30)
Durham School 153-6 (A Headly 56, F Watts 34, T Bainbridge 5-43)
(A)
St Peter's 136-9 (P Mouncey 4-40, A Mitchell 4-41)
Pocklington School 210-9 dec
(A)
Drawn
(H)
Abandoned
St Peter's 28-3
(C Rook 60, P Mouncey 5 1 , A Mitchell 35 not out, J Dougherty 4-70) Scarborough College
The fielding was erratic. David Hancock set a fine example and there were several good athletic fielders, w h o couid be even better. However as a team they were not consistent enough to exert real pressure on the batting side and far too many catches were dropped. Sadly, voluntary fielding practice seems to be a thing of the past and it shows! Jllllill
The Colin Bosomworth Cup for the most improved player was w o n by James Dougherty and Jamie Hockin w o n the Fielding Cup. In the Senior House competition Temple easily defeated the Manor in the final by nine wickets. The Junior Cup was w o n by School House w h o defeated Temple in the final. The Cranleigh festival was very successful. We are grateful to Clem Williams and Neil Bennett for their organisation and of course, five days of sunshine were particularly welcome. We w o n three matches and were dominant in the other t w o matches, both drawn. Nick Kay, Chris Ellerbeck and Simon Leveson batted well and all the bowlers were on form, supported by good catching and brilliant wicket-keeping by David Hancock. He will be a hard act to follow next year, he
has been a tremendous help to Tim Bainbridge and the medium pacers. At the Festival Dinner he was given a special award in recognition of the excellence of his wicket-keeping. My thanks once again to Keith Mohan for all his work and help and to David Watkinson w h o ran the 2nd XI so well. It was a pleasure to have Mike Johnston back at St Peter's and I greatly appreciate his support. An outstanding feature of the season was the excellent scoring by Alison Castle. Her scorebook was a work of art and we are very grateful to her. D Kirby The following boys represented the 1st XI: D ] Hancock (Captain)+*, N J C Kay (ViceCaptain)+*, T T Bainbridge*, J P G Dougherty*, C J Ellerbeck*, J.P Hockin*, S J Leveson*, M C Sigsworth*, E D Sykes*, M D Baxter, E j Dale, G ) Lewis, G Mackfall, A T Main, S M Smith. + cap * colours
2nd XI Cricket The 2nd XI have had a good season which has included a good number of very promising individual performances. Although there were a couple of close shaves, against Ampleforth and Bradford, the side was only beaten by the 1st Xl's of Yarm and Bootham and then only under limited overs rules. Michael Freak led the side with ever increasing confidence; he encouraged the team to play in a good spirit and was never afraid to give opportunities to the younger players in the side. I am sure that he has learnt a great deal from the experience. The batting was very positive; Mark Baxter always tried to get the innings off to a rapid start and it was unfortunate that he so often gave his wicket away when he appeared to be set in the twenties or thirties. Before his promotion to the 1st XI Edward Sykes gave stability to the order but the major partnerships consistently involved Andrew Kemp. Andrew scored 264 runs at an average of 66; he never gave his wicket away easily and seemed to thrive under circumstances when the bowlers were on top. He certainly has the ability to score runs at a higher level. Peter Rivis, Stuart Smith and Guy Lewis also made significant contributions; Guy's 42 in around twenty minutes in the run chase against Giggleswick being one of the highlights of the season. The batting always looked better when chasing a score and was always successful under these circumstances. The victories against Ashville and Giggleswick, following late declarations, were particularly satisfying.
Results 1st XI St Peter's 198-8 (N Kay 98, J Hockin 32, P Hodson 5-33, S Lawrence 3-66)
v
Saints CC 195-3 dec (S Holgate 50 not out, P Jefferson 34, J Rhodes 31)
(H)
Won
St Peter's 127-3 (S Leveson 65 not out)
v
Woodhouse Grove School 154-9 dec (C Bennett 50, J Dougherty 3-24)
(H)
Abandoned
Cranleigh Festival, 7-11 July Loretto School 118 (M McCreath 34, T Bainbride 4-33, N Kay 3-16)
Won
St Peter's 246-5 dec N Kay 109, C Ellerbeck 51 not out, J Dougherty 37)
Cranleigh School 131-7 (T Bainbridge 4-29 C Ellerbeck 3-27)
Drawn
St Peter's 181 (N Kay 78, J Dougherty 32, J Rasheed 4-55, A Sharland 3-37)
Merchant Taylor's School, Northwood 89-7 (J Dougherty 3-17)
Drawn
St Peter's 228-8 dec (N Kay 68, C Ellerbeck 60, S Querpel 4-49)
Elizabeth College, Guernsey 86 (T Bainbridge 3-14)
Won
St Peter's 66-5 (M Clapp4-21)
Rossall School 63 (C Ellerbeck 6-14, J Dougherty 3-20)
Won
St Peter's 180-8 (S Leveson 68, M McCreath 3-62)
1st XI Averages Batting, * = Not out Innings Not Out Runs N J C Kay 17 1 799 J P Hockin 14 4 288 S J Leveson 18 2 445 267 C J Ellerbeck 15 5 E J Dale 5 132 0 J P G Dougherty 17 2 357 E D Sykes 10 180 0 D J Hancock 8 31 6 M C Sigsworth 9 6 43 4 21 T T Bainbridge 2 A T Main 14 2 114 M D Baxter 4 19 1 G Mackfall 4 19 1 Also batted: M J Freak 7*, 2; G J Lewis 6,0; S M Smith 1 \ 1 .
Highest score 109 52* 68 60 68 87 48 10* 12* 16* 26 12 13
Average 49.38 28.80 27.81 26.70 26.40 24.47 18.00 15.50 14.30 10.50 9.50 6.33 6.33 ^awMK^Z
Bowling Overs G Mackfall 22.5 C J Ellerbeck 109 M J Freak 20 T T Bainbridge 222.1 J P Hockin 20 195.5 J P G Dougherty M C Sigsworth 132.5 N J C Kay 142.1 S M Smith 21 37 G ) Lewis Also bowled: M D Baxter 2-0-1 3-0; S
Maidens Runs Wickets 4 8 58 28 327 21 6 49 3 64 689 39 3 89 5 592 28 56 432 13 22 43 374 11 3 79 2 6 131 3 J Leveson 4-0-30-0; A T Main 10-2-44-1.
Average 14.50 15.57 16.30 17.66 17.80 21.14 33.23 34.00 39.50 43.60
Good bowling was consistently supported by safe catching and the general standard of ground fielding always encouraged the bowlers. It was pleasing to see the bowlers keeping the ball up to the bat and having the confidence to try to vary their line and pace. Nick Joseph improved considerably over the season and appeared capable of running through a side. The spin of Stuart Smith and Andrew Kemp was always difficult for the opposition; they bowled accurately and were never afraid to flight the ball in their search for wickets. Chris Carter continues to improve behind the stumps and has also shown more confidence w i t h the bat, his stand of 78 w i t h Michael Freak for the ninth wicket at Ampleforth, following the only poor batting performance of the season, certainly saved that game. A number of other fifth formers, particularly Daniel Dickinson, Andrew Heaps and Robert Taylor, have made good progress over a season in which they have not been able to command a regular place and there is certainly the basis of a good side for next summer. Finally, I would like to thank Michael Freak for all his efforts in captaining the side and to say how much I have enjoyed their enthusiasm and their desire to play positive cricket. D J Watkinson
Results 2nd XI St. Peter's 157-5 dec. v Bradford CS 152-3 Match drawn Rivis 30, Kemp 30 St. Peter's 159-2 v Ashville 156-5 decc. Won by 8 wickets Sykes 72 not out, Kemp 34 St. Peter's 240-4 v Giggleswick 237-8 dec. Won by 6 wickets Baxter 33, Sykes 58, Kemp 32 not out, Lewis 42, Kemp 3-82
U15 Cricket In the early part of the season the only real winner was the weather. The boys travelled to Sedburgh and Barnard Castle only to have the games abandoned. Despite the frustrations they worked very hard in the nets and made real progress on the field. Once Tim Bainbridge and Alex Main had been elevated to the 1 st XI, where they secured their places for the season, it was decided to operate a squad system. It was intended that all members of this squad of 1 7 would have the opportunity of representing the school during the season.
The boys always fielded well and at times the catching was g o o d . The bowling could be very good but could also be limited if the opposition were not going for runs. At this age attacking cricket is the only sensible way for the boys to learn. To this end if we w o n the boys we batted w i t h the instruction that we would declare at, or before half time. Some fine cricket ensued w i t h both sides gaining something from most matches. The Durham game was a real exception to this and brings " t r u e " cricket into disrepute.
St. Peter's 139-4 v Durham 138 Won by 6 wickets Rivis 63 not outjoseph 4-42 St. Peter's 85-3 v Pocklington 82 Won by 7 wickets Kemp 7-33
In the bowling our opening attack of Graham Macfall and Jonathan Lally was ably backed up by Mark Watson and a
St. Peter's 55-3 v Barnard Castle 51 Won by 7 wickets Freak 3-24, Joseph 3-12 Bootham 1 st XI 141-7 v St. Peter's 139-2 Lost by 3 wickets (30 overs) Smith 44 not out, Kemp 70 not out, Smith 3-28 Ampleforth 156-4 v St. Peter's 158-9 Match drawn Freak 52 not out
much improved Hugh Strivens. David Burgess led the progress in the spinning department. Once he can push the ball through a little more he will become a fine bowler. Charlie Barnett made great strides w i t h his offspin whilst Will Kent showed his potential as a slow left armer. Behind the stumps Alastair Robertson did well and the season also saw his t w o deputies perform well for house and school. Both Lundi Shackleton and Chris should keep this string to their cricketing bow. As Guy Shuttleworth said, "The spirit of the group was excellent, nobody grumbled, and all gave of their best, both in practice and the school matches, and what was a real pleasure to see -everybody acted upon the advice offered in the nets and the practices. In particular, the running between the wickets improved greatly, and this was very noticeable in the match at Pocklington. The skipper Alastair Robertson, played his part well, used his bowlers and set his fields, both sensibly, and gave praise when it was due. »*
Sadly the loss of games to the weather did not help this (4 in total).
Peter Bainbridge, Tom Blackwell and Simon Watkinson shouldered the burden of the opening slots and made real progress throughout the season. However, for Peter to really thrive in this position he must work at his running between the wickets and Simon and Tom must work at putting the bad ball away. The remainder of the batting line up changed match by match with players scoring runs only to find that they had been relegated or even " d r o p p e d " for the following match. I feel sure that this did not help the results on occasion, however, the benefits to each player in being given the chance was seen to be paramount. Outstanding scores included Graham Macfalls 91 vs Durham, Chris Emmerson 50 vs Ashville, William Kent's 50 vs Ampleforth and Graham Macfalls 50 vs Pocklington.
YarmlstXI 109-5 v St. Peter's 108-7 Lost by 5 wickets (30 overs) Kemp 50 not out, Smith 4-46
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2nd XI Selected from: M J Freak (Captain)*, G J Lewis*, M D Baxter*, C J Carter*, N M Joseph*, A D S Kemp*, P A Rivis*, S M Smith*, A P Acaster, A Banarjea, A P Bond, E J Dale, D J Dickinson, J A Harvey, A J Heaps, N R A Lally, C J W Magee, A P Springgay, M C Stefanini, R J Taylor.
Results U15 XI SEDBURCH (A) Abandoned (Rain) ASHVILLE (A) St Peter's 118-9 dec (Emmerson 52) Ashville 109 for 9 BOOTHAM (A) 30 overs Bootham 128-6 St Peter's 83 all out BARNARD CASTLE (A) Abandoned (Rain) BRADFORD G.S. (M) St Peter's 80 all out. BCS 79 all out (Lally 5 for 50, Macfall 4 for 20) LEEDS G. S. (M) Abandoned (Rain) MANCHESTER SCHOOLS (M) M Schools 110 for 8 dec St Peter's 111 for 7 (P Bainbridge 30, P Goodrick 34) AMPLEFORTH (A) St Peter's 150 for 5 dec (Kent 50) Ampleforth 153 for 7 (Lally 3 for 47, Macfall 3 for 33) COWLEY (M) 30 overs Cowley 109 for 9 St Peter's 110 for 3 (Macfall 56) DURHAM SCHOOL (M) St Peter's 225 for 5 dec (Macfall 91, Robertson 43*) (34 overs) Durham 86 for 6 (Macfall 3 for 28) (46 overs) POCKLINGTON (A) Pocklington 144 all out (Macfall 5 for 27) St Peter's 148 for 6 (Macfall 58, Goodrick 31) SCARBOROUGH (M) Abandoned (Rain) YARM (A) Cancelled (Yarm)
There were some tremendous victories, beating Bradford by 1 run, the Manchester Schools Association XI and Pocklington by 4 wickets. Well done everybody!"! must thank Alastair Robertson for his excellent efforts as captain and the boys for being a pleasure to coach. Many thanks must also go to Mr Northfield for his time and umpiring and to Mr Shuttleworth. Without his generous efforts as umpire we could not have got through the season. In addition, I would thank the parents w h o watched regularly and positively without, at any time, putting pressure on the boys or criticising their performances. P J Stephen
Squad: A. Robertson, L. Shackleton, C. Emmerson, A Macfall, P. Bainbridge, E. Cross, H. Strivens, A. Dearnley, M Watson, D. Burgess, W. Kent, J. Laity, S. Watkinson, T. Blackwell, J. Rossingham, J. Rich, P. Goodrick.
Under 14 Cricket This has been a highly successful season for the Under 14's, finishing with an unbeaten record of 6 wins and a draw against Ampleforth from their 7 matches. Throughout the boys played with c o m m i t m e n t and obvious enjoyment, and will I hope have gained something from the season. The batting highlights of the year were provided mostly by the Captain, Trevor Smith, w h o hit the ball extremely hard. His unbeaten 63 against Bradford was his one substantial score, but he usually contributed and always looked dangerous. Mark Spilman, w i t h a blistering 40 against Barnard Castle, and Ben Taylor, with a commanding 36 at Bradford showed glimpses of their potential, but all too often the boys succeeded in giving away their wickets against some often mediocre bowling. Richard Gibbon played very correctly at times, but simply failed to score many runs, whilst Edward Marsden, Guy Fowles, Richard Pike and Rupert Brown all contributed usefully at some stage. I hope that the biggest lesson learnt this year will be that patience is required to make a big score, and that occupation of the crease is vital. The top wicket taker was again Trevor Smith, w h o bowled a consistently full length at a brisk pace, to produce many very encouraging returns, most notably
his 7 for 33 against Durham. Sam Brown bowled w i t h pace and an increasing amount of control as the season progressed, and was unlucky not to take more wickets. Edward Marsden bowled some unplayable outswingers, but seemed to have little control over his line or length at times. As w i t h Sam, he has the potential to become a very useful bowler if he will listen to the advice offered and work at his game. Robert Greetham bowled consistently to take useful wickets, whilst three slow bowlers, Mark Spilman and Jamie Smith w i t h their off breaks, and Richard Gibbon w i t h his left arm spin, all bowled well on occasions. The fielding was generally of a high standard, w i t h Alex Drysdale saving countless runs with his pace and enthusiasm. Sam and Rupert Brown also fielded consistently well, Ben Taylor proved an extremely competent slip catcher, and Richard Pike was an example to everyone with his willingness to chase everything. Guy Fowles kept wicket tidily throughout, and latterly Alex Drysdale showed real potential when he was given an opportunity behind the stumps. I hope that the boys will remember something of my enthusiasm for fielding, and soon realise that if they cannot enjoy time spent in the field, then they will not enjoy their cricket. The Under 14 B team season was unfortunately decimated by the weather, only t w o games being played. This was particularly unfortunate for those boys w h o spent many hours practising in the nets, but did not get an opportunity to represent the school. I hope that they will not be discouraged, as several players from the original B team did represent the A's later in the season. Overall it was an enjoyable season, despite the all too frequent interventions of the weather. The season is such a short one that to lose three fixtures to rain is terribly disappointing, but the boys maintained their enthusiasm throughout. To end the season with such an impressive record was a considerable achievement, but they will only continue their success by working hard to improve. My thanks must go to Mr Johnston and Mr Mohan for their considerable assistance with coaching, both throughout the Easter term and during the Summer months, and also to our ever loyal group of supporting parents, w h o were always to be found on the boundary. Your presence was appreciated! N A Matkin
ROUNDERS Under 15 In their first match against Pocklington they lost decisively. Things could only get better and fortunately they did. A transformed team played Giggleswick the following Saturday winning 18-10. Vanessa Humphrey and Ruth Paterson both scored rounder after rounder until their legs wore out, and Katrina Wight made a spectacular close range catch in the second innings. The following Wednesday Scarborough College arrived but so did thunder, lightning, snow and hail, so not a ball was bowled! Both A and B Teams played Joseph Rowntree, the A's losing narrowly by 1 rounder (a pity their fielding was so poor in the first innings, t h o u g h they perked up in the second) and the B team winning 12-5. Both teams beat Ackworth convincingly, with good play from all deep fielders especially Abigail Gisbourne for the A's and Kate Baber for the B's. Hannah Burton played well at 4th Post, Fern Brooke played with spirit, and captain Sarah Metcalfe had the game well under control from her back-stop position. They beat both Silcoates and Hymers with Vanessa Humphrey again in good batting f o r m , good, consistent bowling from Katie Cox, and the fielding from backstop Sarah to 1st Post Erica Smith excellent, at one point against Silcoates getting 3 girls out in 3 consecutive balls. Jenny Hutt had a very good game against Hymers both fielding well and placing her hits past 1st Deep.
P A Fletcher The following girls represented the Under IS A Rounders Team: K Baber, F Brooke, H Burton, K Cox, S Cuthbert-Brown, A Dow, A Gisbourne, E Hamilton, V Humphrey, K Hutt, Jenkins, S Metcalfe (Capt), R Paterson, E Smith, K Wight.
The following girls represented the Under IS B Rounders Team: K Baber, A Brown, S Cuthbert-Brown, A Dow, V Elliott, E Hamilton, J Hutt, K Jenkins, R Sanderson, K Wight.
Results U15 Pocklington Giggleswick Scarborough College Joseph Rowntree
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9-13 18-10 12-13 12-5 10-5 22-6 18-4 12-10 8-9
The Under 14 Rounders team have had an enjoyable and successful season, winning 7 out of 8 matches in fine style. The one match which they lost against Giggleswick, followed an uncharacteristic fielding collapse in the 2nd innings having been 10 rounders ahead after the first. The team displayed solid fielding skills throughout every other match, w i t h Melissa Moran in control of the field as backstop. All three deep fielders made some excellent throws into 4th Post, preventing almost inevitable rounders being scored by the opposition, and also taking some very difficult catches. Catherine Fielder batted exceptionally well throughout the season, scoring in every match, but player of the season must be awarded to Joanna Sargeant, team captain, w h o scored countless rounders in every game and saved the day for the team on many occasions. My thanks to all the players w h o stepped in so frequently when the rounders team was depleted for tennis matches. C/'r/s who represented the A Team: C Fielder, M Moran, H Stower, C Hall, E Sargeant, J Scott, K Hudson, K Downes, V Johnston, K Lilleyman, J Sargeant (Capt),J Todd, S Chalmers, L Horsley, H Williams. D M Newman
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The winner of the junior race was A Cowan (Clifton) and the senior race, T Best (Linton). Th e final placings were Senior Junior Linton Manor 1st Manor Linton 2nd Grove School 3rd Queens Temple 4 th Temple Queens Sth School Clifton 6th Clifton Grove 7th P A Fletcher
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INTER-HOUSE BADMINTON Just t w o couples from each House this year owing to a shortage of time, but even so the tournament was able to be played in round robin style. Another close finish, w i t h Dronfield and Temple having scored total points against everyone else, the placings depended on the outcome of this match. Dronfield w o n by the narrowest of margins - 3 points - to become the winners. 1st Dronfield 2nd 3rd 4th
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CROSSCOUNTRY Inter-House Girls Another day making conditions (for some) easy and also with the knock-on effect of a very good turnout for the senior race (60 5th and 6th Form girls ran this year). All juniors ran w i t h 15 runners back home in under the 15 minute mark - a very good effort. The winner of the junior race was Erica Smith (Clifton) and the senior race, Gemma Bentham (Queen's). The final placings were: Junior Senior 1st Grove Dronfield 2nd Clifton Queens 3rd Temple School 4th Rise Rise
York and District Cross Country Both a Junior and an Inter team were entered into the York and District Championships and though there was no senior race Karly Hoggard went through to train for the York and District Team. The combined St Olave's/St Peter's team came 3rd in the Junior race with Katherine Downes the highest placed runner. In the Inter race the team came 2nd with Erica Smith also coming a very creditable 2nd out of 34 runners. P A Fletcher
The girls representing the teams were: juniors: K Downes, J Sargeant, M Moran, V Johnston Inters: E Smith, A Gisbourne, H Burton, R Easby
ATHLETICS Erica Smith and Jo Sargeant went through to represent York and district in the North Yorkshire Schools' Athletics Championships in 300m and Javelin respectively. They both won their events and the following weekend were selected for North Yorkshire and Humberside. At the end of term they went to London to take part in the HM Schools' Athletics Championships, again with excellent performances. They came away with 2 gold medals (Jo in the Javelin and Erica in the 200m) and 1 silver (Erica in the 100m). Following their success at the HMC Athletics competition at the end of the summer term, Sandy Cowan and Joanna Sargeant were selected to represent North Yorkshire at the English Schools Athletics Meeting held in Sheffield on 11th and 12th of July. Joanna, sadly, was unable to compete as an infected leg necessitated 3 days in hospital. Sandy, however, produced a personal best in the Junior Boys 800m. Congratulations go to Sandy and Joanna for being selected for the championships.
SPORTS DAY Excellent weather, 8 new girls' records and a good all round standard of the teams made this one of the best Sports Days of recent years. A well deserved Victrix Ludorum was awarded to Erica Smith who won 3 events with new records in 2 (hard luck to Gemma Bentham who also won 3 events but with only 1 new record - certainly enough to win the medal most years), and the House cup went to Dronfield who managed to beat Clifton by 1 point.
Sports Day Results
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E Smith E Smith S Metcalfe J Todd A Gisbourne J Sargeant E Smith M Moran J Sargeant K Hudson Grove* G Bentham M-S Dalglish E Newton K Hoggard G Bentham C Brisby G Bentham P Bundy R Ward P Bundy Dronfield*
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Dronfield Clifton Rise Queens Grove Temple School
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B Jackson TAbel B Jackson A Cowan A Cowan A Cowan B Taylor R Greetham D Wright B Taylor Queens ASIee D Hainsworth A Robertson J Else R Lead better A Welsh M Addyman B Firth S Price A Sargeant A Sharp School W Kaberry W Kaberry | Price J Price P Anderson T Best R Gooder S O'Kieffe A Daughtrey G Lewis P Freeman Linton
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Manor Temple Queens Linton School Clifton Grove
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Christmas Term Boston Marathon St Peter's entered two crews in this mammoth event; to row 31 miles from Lincoln to Boston on the River Witham. No records were broken by the Women's Junior Eight or the Men's Junior Quad, but the sweltering late summer conditions made for a good day's racing and a 'pleasant' reintroduction to rowing. Ancholme Head, Brigg Virtually the whole Boat Club took to the water for the Ancholme Head in Brigg. We entered 14 categories and won four of them: Women's Senior III Four: Rachel Taylor, Jacqie Lloyd, Ruth Dalton, Prudence Bundy, Cox: Emily Battye Women's Novice Four: Emily Kay, Kate Richards, Kate Walton, Sarah Wright Cox: Jennie Taylor Women's junior Coxed Quad: Kate de Boer, Leanne Watson, Prudence Bundy, Anna Stevenson, Cox: Ben Scott Women's Novice Single Scull: Emma Fitton Andrew Muir subbed in Newark's Junior 16 Four which beat St Peter's! Dee Autumn Head During the first weekend of half term three crews travelled to Chester to race in the Dee Autumn Head. Conditions were excellent and we had a win at Senior II level, in Yorkie; the boat kindly donated to us by the Guy Fawkes Boat Club and Nestle Rowntree. The winning crew was: Richard Collier, Adam Hudson, Robert Drever-Smith, Patrick Day. Cox: Karly Hoggard. Northwich Four crews raced in the Northwich Small Boats Head. This is a comparatively new event for St Peter's and proved successful at all levels. We secured one win in the Junior 18 Fours event by beating Sir John Dean's College and Lancaster Royal Grammar School. The winning crew was: Ian Murray (York City), Robert Drever-Smith, Edward Goodall, Richard Collier, Cox: Karly Hoggard York Small Boats Head Fifteen crews raced in three division. The event had its biggest entry ever with 420 crews in total. Conditions were poor,
which made racing difficult, particularly for our relatively inexperienced novice rowers. Though we had no wins, our results were encouraging. Andrew Dangerfield, Edward Goodall, Robert Drever-Smith and Richard Collier did particularly well; they rowed in the Open Coxless Quad category in a boat borrowed from Lancaster Royal Grammar School and came in fifteenth out of 365 crews. Head of the Float, Liverpool This was our last event of the term. The setting is not the most picturesque, but the racing proved competitive, particularly for our novice rowers. We entered six crews, four of w h o m w o n . The winning crews were: Women's Novice Eight: Emily Kay, Emma Newton, Helen Austin, Laura Hodsdon, Emma Taylor, Katy Cockill, Rebecca Linaker, Beth Wigglesworth Cox: Jennie Taylor Men's Novice Eight: Simon Matthews, William Burns, Andrew Muir, Gareth Alston, Adam Bryce, Ralph Redfern, Oliver Gill, David Liddle, Cox: Paul Nicholson Women's Senior II Eight: Rachel Taylor, Anna Stevenson, Hannah Perry, Kate Walton, Leanne Watson, Helen Williamson, Kate Richards, Cox: Ben Scott Women's Senior III Eight: Ruth Dalton, Kate Walton, Rachel Taylor, Gemma Bentham, Helen Austin, Sarah Wright, Katy Hutt, jacque Lloyd, Cox: Ben Scott
Easter Term Viking Longships Challenge The Easter Term began with the Viking Longships Challenge. Our t w o crews, Peter's Pillagers and Thor's Thugs made up of Peterites and the Guy Fawkes Boat Club raced in the Championship and Festival Spirit events respectively. Neither did particularly well, but Richard Collier, Edward Renvoize, Andrew Dangerfield and Edward Goodall went on to win the Barrel Rolling Competition in Parliament Square. The prize - a keg of beer! Trent Head, Nottingham Trent Head has previously provided excellent competition for our crews, unfortunately severe flooding in York meant that we were unable to get to our boat house and all St Peter's entries were scratched. Yorkshire Head, York Once again the home event provided the opportunity for the whole Boat Club to compete. Three Eights and three Fours raced in total. The Senior Boys racing in
the junior Eight category came eleventh out of 120 boats. Had they not had equipment failure on the Clifton Bend they would easily have w o n their category and finished in the top five. The Senior Girls had an excellent row and beat their nearest competition by over t w o minutes; they w o n the Women's Senior III category and were the fastest women's crew on the water. The crew was: Emma Fitton, Anna Stevenson, Leanne Watson, Prudence Bundy, Rachel Taylor, Kate Walton, Ruth Dalton, Jayne Bowers, Cox: Emily Battye North of England Head, Chester Three crews raced in Chester. Both Novice Eights did particularly well. The Fifth Form boys came third, beating eight other boats including a convincing w i n over Leeds University. The Fifth Form girls came in half way - eleventh out of twenty. Again, very encouraging, since all but t w o of the twenty were club or university crews. The Schools' Head The Schools' Head on the Thames in London was the highlight of the term. Our hard work and long hours on water throughout the winter paid off w i t h some excellent results against the biggest and best rowing schools in the country. The Senior Boys came second in their category and a very encouraging 31st overall (total - 320 crews). The Fifth Form boys beat Bryanston, Shiplake and St Edwards's J16 crews and came in 78th. But perhaps the most successful result was from the Fifth Form girls; they came second in their category, losing to George Watson's, Edinburgh by only a few seconds.
Summer Term Poplar Regatta The Regatta season began w i t h a Senior Boys' Eight travelling to London to race in the Poplar Spring Regatta. This multi lane event provided opportunity for the boys to race against some of the best school competition in the country. Their Easter training paid off and although no records were broken, St Peter's certainly did not disgrace themselves. York Spring Regatta Thirteen crews raced in the first home regatta of the Summer Term. Belfast Methodist College provided most of the competition in this poorly attended event. We had one clear w i n and several near misses, most notable was in the Women's Novice Four category, where a St Peter's crew w o n t w o races only to lose to York City in the final. The winning Junior Four that beat Belfast by over three lengths was: Robert DreverSmith, William Vokes-Dudgeon, Patrick Day, Adam Hudson, Cox: Paul Nicholson
Nottingham City Regatta The Senior Boys' Eight raced at this event in the Senior II category they came last in their heat, losing to Shrewsbury, Cheltenham and Reading. Bedford Regatta Our rowers raced against big competition at this new event for St Peter's. None of our crews got beyond their first rounds, but there were extremely good rows from the Novice Boys Eight w h o lost to Cambridge College of Art and Technology and our Women's Senior III Eight w h o put up a good fight against Churchill College, Cambridge. National Schools' Regatta The National Schools' Regatta provided excellent racing experience against Britain's top rowing schools. The Senior Boys' Eight racing in the School First Eight category had an excellent first race, beating M o n m o u t h and Bryanston to secure a place in the semi final. The Junior 16 Eight beat Bryanston and an Eton crew in their heat, but lost to Radley and M o n m o u t h in the semi. The Senior Girls rowing in the Championship Eights were not so lucky. They beat St Paul's Girls, but this was not sufficient to get them into the final. Perhaps the best result of the weekend was in the Women's Junior 16 Four. Our girls beat Durham, Aberdeen and Surbitan to w i n Silver. King's Worcester took Gold. This is St Peter's first medal in the National Schools' Regatta. The winning crew was: Helen Austin, Gemma Bentham, Laura Hodsdon, Emma Newton, Cox: Charlotte Mee Peterborough Regatta At Peterborough the Senior Boys' Eight raced in t w o categories: Senior II and Junior. They rowed well in both categories and gained valuable multi lane racing experience although nothing was won. Loughborough Regatta Seven crews raced at all levels in this new regatta for St Peter's. The Novice Eight raced well and beat Nottingham University and Loughborough but lost to Llandaff. The Senior III Girls' Eight were forced to race Senior II and put up a good fight against stiff competition from Loughborough and Nottingham Trent University. However, we did secure a clear w i n ; the Fifth Form girls beat the Grange School to w i n in the Women's Junior 16 category. The winning crew was: Helen Austin, Laura Hodsdon, Gemma Bentham, Emma Newton, Cox: Jennie Taylor Durham Regatta We have had t w o years away from Durham but the recent success of the
boys' First Eight meant that their chances of racing at Henley would be secured by a good result at this prestigious northern event. The boys drew Durham University and lost by a canvas, but their performance was sufficient and a place in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup was theirs. York Summer Regatta For many people this was their last opportunity to race for St Peter's. Although conditions were poor the day was a success and we had several wins at all levels. The Senior III Girls' Eight beat Leeds University. The Senior Boys racing in the Senior II category beat York City. A Sixth Form/Fifth Form Women's Novice Four beat eight other crews to win their event. Finally, the Fifth Form boys racing in the Novice Eight category beat York University easily. The winning crews were: Women's Senior III Eight: Rachel Taylor, Kate Walton, Ruth Dalton, Jacquie Lloyd, Helen Austin, Laura Hodsdon, Gemma Bentham, Prudence Bundy. Cox: Emily Battye
Gill, Gareth Alston, David Liddle, Ralph Redfern, Cox: Ben Scott Henley Royal Regatta First Day: Wednesday 2 July St Peter's v King's, Worcester Peter's took half a length at the start and went on to win the heat by three lengths. Second Day: Thursday 3 July St Peter's v St Edward's, Oxford Second round. St Edward's are a strong crew, who won the School's Head on the Thames last March. Peter's lost to Edward's. To get through the first day at Henley was a great achievement for the crew, with no subs and racing in a boat borrowed from St Peter's girls since they do not have a decent one of their own. The favourite for the Princess Elizabeth cup was Radley, but they were knocked out by Westminster School.
Women's Novice Four: Emily Kay, Kate Walton, Helen Austin, Laura Hodsdon, Cox: Charlotte Mee
Summary Our 100 crews racing in 22 events nationwide is a good indicator of the Boat Club's current level of success. This year has undoubtedly been a good one, not only through excellent rowing and results, but also because of the sheer level of enthusiasm and commitment generated in the Club.
Novice Eight: Andrew Muir, William Burns, Simon Matthews, Adam Bryce, Oliver
Several events are worth a final mention. In the Schools' Head and National
Senior II Eight: Patrick Day, Robert Drever- Smith, Richard Collier, Edward Goodall, Andrew Dangerfield, Edward Renvoize, William Vokes-Dudgeon, Adam Hudson, Cox: Katy Hoggard
Schools' Regatta we gained better results than ever before. The Fifth Form boys and girls squads have done very well and so hopefully secured their chances of doing even better in the Sixth Form. The Boys' First Eights has had an excellent regatta season; Henley being the reward for their hard work and long hours on the water. As always, the commitment and enthusiasm of the pupils has been matched by that of the staff and parents. The Guy Fawkes Boat Club has continued its invaluable support. Allowing the Parents to win the Staff v. Parents race earlier this term was engineered as a means of sustaining this valuable partnership! Thanks to Emma Fitton and Richard and Collier for their help and leadership amongst their peers and good luck to Emily Battye and Andrew Dangerfield, Captains for next year. Finally, thanks to the coaches, in particular Nick Jones whose drive and enthusiasm has led the Sixth Form Girls Squad onto great things during the last three years. We wish him well at Cheltenham College. Colours were awarded Richard Collier Patrick Day Robert Drever-Smith Adam Hudson
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Leeds University (Economic Studies) Bristol University (Law) Sheffield University (French and Business Studies) Bradford University (Business and Management Studies) Bristol University (Law) Pembroke College, Oxford (Arabic) Coventry University (Transport Design) Loughborough University (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) York College of Art (Art Foundation Course) York College of Art (Art Foundation Course) Lancaster University (Management) Edinburgh University (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) Sheffield University (Dentistry) Sheffield University (French and German) Hull University (Geography) Edinburgh University (Geography) Sheffield University (Geography and Mathematics) Bradford University (International Business Mgt with French) Bradford University (Electronic Imaging and Media Communication) Edinburgh University (Geography)
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