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Head Master's Commemoration Speech 2005 Lord Mayor, Dean, Chairman, Ladies and Gentleman I should like to thank the Dean for accepting the invitation to be our Prizegiver today. Nine years ago I gave the prizes away at Exeter Cathedral School when you were in your first year as Dean and Chairman of Governors of that School. It seems a neat symmetry that you are giving the prizes away on my first year as Head Master of St Peter's School, York - thank you.
We have come to the Minster today to commemorate those who have gone before us; pupils, teachers, governors, benefactors, friends of the School who, through their working lives, have brought the School to the state that it is in today. A new Head Master is very conscious of the work of his predecessors and it is an appropriate
moment to
recognise Andrew
Trotman's
contribution to St Peter's and the help that he gave me. The last academic year has been one dominated by Inspection, both internal and external. I was able to thank the ten Inspectors for their oral report at the end of their debrief to governors and senior management in February and give credit to my predecessor for such a glowing report which was a fitting tribute to his nine years as Head Master. Even before he officially left, the School was able to celebrate outstanding A-level results last August. 84% achieved A/B at A-level with 12 successful Oxbridge candidates and 90 out of 104 leavers achieved places at their first choice of course and university. This is also an opportunity to thank the Master of St
Today marks the last official engagement of Major General
Olave's for his support in my first year. Trevor Mulryne retires after
Murray Naylor as Chairman of St Peter's School. He has been a
15 years of establishing the reputation of St Olave's as the leading
Governor for 14 years, Chairman for five years and has overseen
preparatory school in the north of England. St Peter's has
what I described to the Inspection Team who came to St Peter's
benefited from his support and expertise and I thank him and wish
in February, as 'the most significant expansion in St Peter's history
him a long and healthy retirement.
since the move to Clifton in 1844'. I am, of course, referring to the acquisition of the Queen Anne site in 2000.1 have appreciated his understanding, insight and ability to lead a governing body of strong personalities. On behalf of St Peter's I thank him for his immense contribution to the School, not least his wisdom in recently selecting a Bursar, the Master-elect of St Olave's and a new Head Master of St Peter's, all with excellent judgement.
My perception before arriving at St Peter's was that academic standards were high. What surprised and delighted me, was to find this was achieved by hard work on behalf of the pupils and excellent teaching on behalf of the staff, not by a very selective entrance policy. We have 12 successful Oxbridge candidates this year as well and I have no doubt that the class of 2005 will be challenging the 2004 record. There is no secret to this success. In February the Independent Schools' Inspectorate Team described the first outstanding attribute of St Peter's as: 'the commitment of the highly qualified and dedicated staff - teaching and non-teaching - enabling pupils to achieve high academic standards as shown by the examination results at both GCSE and A-level'. Of that staff, we say goodbye today to Joanna Haynes, Claire Coeffe and Suzanne Gair and thank them for their contribution. Arthur Ellis-Davies retires after 15 years teaching Mathematics and Rowing, not necessarily in that order. A School needs a wide variety of characters on its staff and we lose a committed, insightful and highly individualistic school master who goes back to his roots in North Wales. Richard Drysdale retires after 28 years teaching History at St Peter's. Twenty one of those years have been as Head of Department, 12 years as a day housemaster and he has also been President of Common Room, author and sports coach. His scholarship, loyalty and commitment to high standards of work and behaviour have been an example to many generations of Peterites. The Inspectors thought the richness and variety of activity which enhance and extend the already broad and well-balanced curriculum was also an outstanding strength of the School. The 160 strong choir at the two cabaret concerts last week and at the Christmas Concert and Carol Service is a fine example of what St Peter's does best: It achieves excellence but it also offers music to so many of its pupils. It is always invidious to pick out individuals but Sally McLaren's violin playing at the Leavers' Concert, Lauren Walker's singing and James Woodrow's performances
in
the
Junior
Music
Competition
were
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pleasure to see 43 St Peter's crews participate in the York Regatta in June. In hockey Amelia Smalley represented England U16 girls' hockey and those who play that sport and also tennis will be excited at the possibility of playing on our own astro turfs in the near future, if planning permission is successful. Our girl swimmers won gold at the Northern meeting and silver medals at the National Independent Schools' Relay Championships at Crystal Palace where 40 of the best independent schools in Great Britain were competing. Our U15 rugby team reached the semi final of the Daily Mail Cup.
Over 420 schools entered that competition, 470 schools
entered the U18 Daily Mail Competition and the 1st XV went one better by reaching the final at Twickenham. Over 900 St Peter's parents, pupils and Old Peterites came to support an outstanding team led by Alistair MacLeod which has played memorable Rugby through the season. Peter Wackett and James Marsden were selected for the England U18 squad with Peter playing five times for England during the Easter holidays, and seven U18 players represented Yorkshire. All of this, of course, is measurable as Johnnie Bairstow's two successive 100's for the 1st XI, the second a majestic 167 not out against Ampleforth. Our sport is strong at St Peter's but while we celebrate excellence we also insist that sport is for all. It is important that our pupils learn to be fit, to learn self discipline, team work and outstanding. We wish the Director of Music and our 100 pupils
courage. We think it is important the way that they conduct
and staff well as they set off on a Music Tour of the Eastern
themselves in sport as in other areas of school life, and
Seaboard of the United States tomorrow, performing at
demonstrate sportsmanship, generosity in defeat as well as in
prestigious venues in Washington, New York and Cape Cod.
victory. A very good example of this sportsmanship was shown by
The remarkable Annual Art and Design and Technology exhibition in the second last week of term demonstrated an
the 1st XV after they were defeated at Twickenham. The Yorkshire Evening Press's large photograph captured the team gallantly
impressive breadth of creativity from our pupils. A master class in life drawing has taken place at St Peter's for gifted and talented sixth formers from schools in the York area and three of our own pupils were invited to attend. I am delighted to see home grown Art adorn our newly refurbished dining hall. Our Drama continues to thrive and an increasing number of pupils are taking Theatre Studies both at GCSE and at A-level. Richard Thomas, Sarah Crompton and Jacob Smith gave powerful performances in Macbeth and budding dramatic talent was to be seen in the Middle School play 'Confusions'. In sport our reputation for excellence and sportsmanship has increased at Twickenham, Crystal Palace and Henley to name just a few venues. Kristina Stiller has been the outstanding girls' sculler in the country this year. She represented Great Britain at the Munich International Regatta in May, coming fourth in the final of the
applauding the winners going up to collect their trophy. A parent
double sculls. She and Hannah Thomas won the National Schools'
wrote to me last week after Henley: 'the boys were also
Girls' Sculls at Nottingham and reached the final of the Girls'
impeccable sportsmen, one of only a few crews which went back
Double at Henley beaten only by Sydney University. The Boys' 8
onto the landing pontoons to shake hands in commiseration and
won a bronze medal at the Ghent International Regatta, gold at
congratulation of their opposition on respective days'.
the Docklands Regatta and achieved the fourth fastest time in the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley last week.
Less easy to measure, to add up and to box tick are the
For those who
intangibles of school life. Our second major external Inspection, by
consider that we are concerned only with the elite, it was a
CSCI of our boarding looked at the relationship between staff and
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boarders. I quote: 'the young people take pride in their School; they were welcoming, confident and pleasant to be with'. The ISI Inspectors in February wrote: 'the pupils are very well behaved, courteous and very good learners'. We cannot really measure the gratitude of The Glen staff, the respite home who so appreciated the present lower sixth pupils Community Service work at the end of last summer term, in making over their garden for the disabled. The present fifth form have continued that project in the week after their GCSE's this year. The list of the Community Service and charitable work grows. Our pupils have made food for Arc Light Shelter, served in 'Mind' and Save the Children shops, visited residents at Fothergill Homes, worked with the Wilberfoss Trust to help handicapped and visibly impaired tenants, helped the Minster Lions and Rudolph launch the Christmas appeal.The 1st VIII gave up an afternoon to help at the Westland Resident Garden, support was raised for the Roma children in Serbia and York Millennium Volunteers have used a number of our pupils. The Beverley Fun Run involved over 100 pupils, staff and parents from St Peter's raising funds for charity. The list could go on. What it does show is that the young at St Peter's recognise that they have a responsibility to help those less advantaged than themselves. It is vital that they are encouraged to think that their contribution can and will make a difference. We have been examining our present provision and our own vision for the future. I should like to thank our two Vice Chairmen: Nick Shepherd led a working party looking at ways to improve our facilities. Bev Smalley has led both governors and staff to be brave enough to look into the future and determine what we consider to be the way forward for St Peter's. You will have received copies of Vision 2010 setting out that vision. That work has pointed the way forward for St Peter's. We are a boarding and day school and we wish to provide improved facilities for our boarders. We want to develop our sporting facilities and plans are being submitted to build two astro turfs for girls' hockey in the autumn term, boys' hockey in the Easter and
tennis in the summer terms. We are refurbishing our eleven changing rooms this summer and planning to build five more. Most importantly, we wish to develop our teaching and learning. We wish to encourage, nurture and challenge our pupils to think for themselves, to develop their individuality so that they are prepared for the challenges beyond St Peter's.
We are
examining ways to develop a Gifted and Talented programme for individuals, to develop our Information Technology, to improve the quality of education at a price which offers best value. However, we must not become like Lord Darlington in Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde who was: 'a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing'. We must foster the moral and spiritual heart of the School. This cannot be measured or successfully inspected or box ticked, but the ethos of an institution is quickly recognised by visitors. The respect for the individual, the care for others, the worship within the School community and challenging Christian teaching are central to the growth of our pupils. On that note, our leavers of 2005 have set a high standard of personal behaviour. We look forward to following their careers with great interest. Tomorrow our choir travels to America, our cricketers have matches to play in the coming week, a World Challenge expedition goes to Venezuela, the CCF go on camp and some of our oarsmen and women compete at the National and World Championships. I wish them all success, and yourselves a very happy and restful summer holiday.
P. Brian Jelbert: Bursar at St Peter's
Brian arrived at the same time as Robin Pittman. Joining the
Brian was the Treasurer to the Schools' Information Service
school together in difficult circumstances was to lead to a special
North. He would disappear on his motorbike (on dry days of
bond between them. Brian set about balancing the books and
course) and he would be particularly happy if the meeting was at
establishing the sure financial footing that was to be his legacy,
Giggleswick, Rossall or Sedbergh so he could enjoy the ride over.
He saw us through the building of Chilman, the purchase of
The organisation really valued Brian's skill with figures and forward
Clifton Prep and the acquisition of QA.
plans.
When I think of Brian, I fondly remember a photograph of
He loved his cars. Each new one would proudly display his
him in motorcycle leathers wearing his Cornish rugby shirt: his
Advanced Motorists badge on the radiator grille. It was a symbol of
three passions in one. Once (on hearing that my father lived in
the care and attention that he gave to his driving: he was
Cornwall) he shared with me a Cornish joke. I recognised it as
impeccable and never flustered. It also enabled him to have a
being one of Jethro's: a popular comedian of the 70's and 80's. I
discount on his insurance premiums!
thus became a friend for life and when we were down in spirits for any reason, it would only take a Jethro-type joke to raise a broad smile and a belly laugh. We once went together to see the comedian on the stage at the Grand Opera House in York. It was a riot. Brian said to me that it would be really embarrassing if the Head Master and Bursar of St Peter's were to be seen laughing together at a rather risque comedian. When the lights came up,
When Don Hamilton left, Brian was in a dilemma.There would no longer be a gleaming Jaguar outside my window to pain me with envy. Not for long. Brian soon found a replacement and it had pride of place. If I wanted to see Brian move at Olympic sprint speed, all I had to do was call him and say that the school electric truck (the Yellow Peril) was struggling to get past the Lodge (and his car) and he would be out like a shot!
there at the front selling ice creams and selling programmes were two members of the Upper Sixth.
When Brian was first diagnosed with cancer, he set about his treatment with fantastic courage. He bought a bike and would
Brian had a remarkable ability to say NO. I admired that but I was also really aware of his deep concern for protecting the pockets of parents. He understood the basic rule that the
cycle the long route from Gate Helmsley in all weathers (it was only the motorbike that was not to be allowed to get wet and grimy). We were all made to feel very humble.
Governors set a budget and it was his job to control expenditure. Any overspending or sharp rises in fees would harm those who
We worked together for eight years and took tough decisions
struggled to pay the fees in order to give their child the quality
together and never had a cross word. I knew that I was on a
education at St P, St O and CPS.
learning curve, of course, but he was always patient and helpful. We often disagreed, but he was too much of a gentleman to make a
During his first ten years, he ran the CCF. As a former regular officer, Brian brought the experience that he had learned as a
fight because he knew that our interests were only in the school's interests.
Green Jacket and Army Pay Corps. He enjoyed working with the pupils and staff, particularly on Field Days and at camp. I think
Andrew Trotman
that he really missed the company of pupils when he stood down. A school is always a different place when one knows and works with the pupils.
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Chairman's Report 2004-5 I write this report at the end of yet another very enjoyable,
Christmas, an ideal stocking filler!
full and busy school year. The school calendar has been full with other school projects for example The American Music Tour and the trip to Venezuela so the Friends of St Peter's Committee decided to focus on supporting school activities rather than developing their own fund raising events this year. Our continued
£400 of the money raised by the successful Reeling Ball last year was donated to Arclight and a further £400 to the school's Community Services Fund to be spent on providing meals for Arclight residents.
aim is to widen the committee base and encourage new
As my year as Chairman comes to a close I would like to
members so parents can meet other parents and become
thank everyone on the committee for their continued help and
involved in school life. We always welcome new members.
support without which FOSP would not exist. I would like to
If interested please contact FOSP via the school office.
extend a very special thank you to Marie Williamson, who was so
Friends had a busy start to the year. We started with tea and sympathy, where tea and pastries were provided along with a sympathetic ear to boarders' parents after they had settled their children into their respective houses. This was also our
supportive and efficient, to Jamie Mcleod, for his support and sound advice and Joy Robinson (treasurer) for her support and quiet efficient management of accounts. My thanks go also to Richard Smyth, Simon Marriott and Wendy Shepherd.
introduction to Richard Smyth, our new Head Master, who was
Friends also receive great help from within school. I would
himself a new parent. It was a pleasure to welcome Richard and
especially like to thank the Head Master's and school secretaries,
his family to St Peter's. On September 10th we supported the
Matthew and the catering department.
New Parents Evening, mixing and chatting. It was a wellattended and successful evening.This was followed by 'Knock em Out', on Sunday 12th September for boarders and parents where we handed out refreshments. At the Open Day in September we provided a creche for the children of parents looking around the school and again assisted with refreshments. We were also able to meet prospective parents at the second Open day in May to help promote St Peter's. In February Marie Williamson (Secretary), Jamie Mcleod (Vice Chairman) and I met informally with the school Inspectors to give them an understanding of how we operate and our role within the school community. Sports Day was a beautiful afternoon and the requirement for refreshment as high as ever with thirsty competitors and supporters. It was a great opportunity to watch pupils participate in a wide range of events. Even the deluge of rain at the end of the afternoon was not enough to dampen the spirits. For the second year running we provided bacon butties, pastries, tea, coffee and newspapers in a relaxed atmosphere before the St Olave's Sports Day and this proved to be very popular with the parents. Finally, FOSP along with The Music Tour Committee organised refreshments and raffle for the Annual Cabaret Concert on the 30th of June and 1st of July. Two popular and wonderful evenings of entertainment! The Coffee Shop continues to go from strength to strength. It is open every Saturday morning in The Stephenson Room between 8.15 and 9.30am. A good cup of coffee and homemade biscuits, courtesy of Rosy Miers, can be enjoyed in good company. The FOSP Handbook is now complete and directions to other schools will be available in September 05. Our database is up and running. The student Cookbook should be ready for
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Finally I wish Jamie Mcleod and the committee every success in 2005-6 Anne Rowlands
Senior Common Room Notes We welcomed eight new members of staff and a new Head Master. Claire Coeffe and Jo Haynes joined the modern languages department to teach French and Spanish. Christian Waters joined the Physics department, Matthew Adams became Head of Classics, David Brown joined as Head of English ably supported by three new members of that department, Lynne Pickles, Jo Lawrence and Claire Fletcher. In the Autumn, Anna Robinson gave birth to a son, Angus, and we look forward to her return, next year. This Summer term we enjoyed seeing Sue Taylor, Rachel, Ben and other family members and friends at the opening of a Computer Suite dedicated in Peter's name, ensuring his memory and the IT. development within his department and Classics teaching in particular, is appropriately recognised for future generations. J. A. Owen-Barnett
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Staff Choir singing a farewell to Arthur Ellis - Davies.
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Richard Drysdale. Richard joined St Peter's back in 1977. Then, he was a welcome addition to the under 40's who were in a single figure minority in those days. His success in the classroom, particularly in ensuring that uptake at A level for his subject increased, saw him elevated to Head of Department, 3 years later. Whilst in that position, amongst many other things, Easter trips to the battlefields of France and Belgium have been a vital learning experience for generations of Peterites and I do not just mean from the perspective of historical facts.The opportunity to understand
For many years he ran the R.A.F. section of the C.C.F. taking
fully, the sacrifice that was involved, was a
summer camps single-handed. He has helped within the Careers
salutary lesson in Life and one of the most
Department with interviews and advice. But of course his most
memorable journeys I have experienced,
significant contribution, outside the classroom, was for twelve
surrounded by young people, genuinely
years as Housemaster of Temple House. Here he ran things in his
moved to tears.
characteristically quiet but thorough way, bringing his blend of
The senior end of the School were also
reason and perception to all those Housemaster meetings where a
able to journey abroad with Richard, to Italy,
balance between entrenched positions and progress was required.
and to Florence in particular, for a mixture of
I know from personal experience, with a daughter in his House just
History, Art and Architecture. I say " senior
how successful a community he managed to develop, nurturing all
end" as I remember one school trip to
those in his charge.
Florence when we did not have room for any
So, we celebrate a varied, full commitment to almost every
pupils at all and took only Staff and their
aspect of our community here at School and that is testimony
partners. I have fond memories of a former
enough to how much he is valued and will be missed. As Chairman
colleague who despite Holy Orders managed
of the SCR his compassion and help for others was best shown as
very unholy language driving through Florence
he helped us through those difficult days of Peter Taylor's illness
in rush hour, and as to those who drifted off
just last year.
from the group "getting lost" and needed "reviving", I rather think Richard had wished he had stuck to 6th. Formers who would have
Finally, I suppose what will remain foremost in the memories of his pupils will be that excellence in the classroom and I am indebted to Avril Pedley who passed on an
been less trouble than the Staff!
interesting
correspondence from an Old Peterite, which states - " I had a quick Historical
look at the current staff list on your web site and I would
Association has also been a part of the pre-
Through
Richard,
the
appreciate if you could pass on my very best wishes to Mr
university
Drysdale. I was in the "middle sixth" History A level class when he
experience for
those
pupils
interested in the subject.
joined as our new History master. The class was completely
His own historical research has produced writing on Vietnam in print -
perhaps
alongside travel that will be a feature for the future.
demoralised at the time when he joined and we were on course to significantly underachieve. However, in the nick of time he completely transformed our motivation towards the subject, and I can honestly say if it was not for him I would not have got to any decent University. I owe his dedication and ability to teach a
Away from the classroom, Richard has
difficult subject a very great deal and I am sure generations of
been Editor of The Peterite, and only those
Peterites over the years have also benefited from his very
intimately involved in its production know just
significant teaching ability, as we did back in 1977."
how much work that can take. There aren't many of us, who could enjoy such a heartfelt Then there is Amnesty International, and that whole area of our social responsibility to
endorsement like that, quite unsolicited, after some 28 years have passed, such is the mark left by such an exceptional Teacher.
help others, that was all started, here in school, by Richard- firing and inspiring many
We will miss you, Richard, and wish you and Jean all the very
pupils to actively campaign on behalf of that
best for the future.
important organisation.
J.A. Owen-Barnett
E-2005
Mathematics Association and is one of the world's leading journals
Arthur Ellis-Davies
in its field. Arthur also requests that he teach some of the lower
Walking into the Small Dining Room will never be the same again. It has been a dangerous place to frequent during the last 16 years, with the risk of being greeted with many and varied insults. The prey has been all-inclusive.
sets, as he is understanding of those who find mathematical concepts difficult to grasp. Arthur is extremely well read and can often be observed
No female has been safe, no
discussing other subject areas in fine detail with members of the
English citizen (particularly during the most recent Six Nations
common room. He has a genuine love of knowledge and often
Competition), no senior or junior member of staff, no visiting
knows the answer to the most obscure of questions.
student. He has targeted all. "Look at those old gits", "don't sit here you old bag", "g'day Sheila" (to the Australian gap student), and (to the Director of Music) "what's it like to be tone deaf?"
and the list goes on.
Arthur enjoys teaching. Give him a cover lesson and he does not use it as an opportunity to catch up with marking or admin whilst the students work through an exercise. He much prefers to educate the pupils, teach them something interesting, something
I refer of course to
Arthur
beyond or wider than the syllabus, or to make some mathematical
Ellis-
link with another subject area. His enthusiasm for teaching was
Davies. How he has
also demonstrated in his General Studies lessons. He would want
got away with all of
to teach the course, even if this was on top of a full teaching
those
remarks
timetable.
without
personal
injury
being
inflicted, I will never know.
He
has
enjoyed using any opportunity
to
throw out an insult. And how proud he is to
be
Welsh,
especially if this also allows him to have a dig at the English. Maths Department meetings have, I know, been one of the highlights of Arthur's week. "We tried that years ago Spencer and
He is unique, showing great character and individualism whilst at St. Peter's. I wonder if there is becoming an expectation for teachers to be encouraged to do things in the same way, to conform, to tick the boxes. I believe it is vitally important for a common room to be made up of different characters and for pupils to experience a broad range of styles. Arthur is certainly not your everyday teacher and it is without question that St. Peter's will be a very different place without him. Is Arthur a teacher that will be remembered? I believe the answer is no, Arthur is a teacher who will never be forgotten. David Spencer
it didn't work then!" "Have we finished yet, I need a fag." He even timed one meeting as he was convinced the allocated 40 minutes somehow stretched out into a longer period of time. So what is Arthur really like? Arthur has been the most tremendous asset to the department and to the school. The achievements that he has helped his students to make speak for themselves and it will be difficult for anyone to match up to this in the future.
One only has to walk from the Monkey Cage
towards the Hall to see photographs of Gemma Bentham and Helen Austin and lists of their outstanding rowing achievements at national and international level respectively.
More recently,
Hannah Thomas has been chosen to row for the Welsh National Team, and the exceptional performances of Kristina Stiller have been remarkable. She is currently the number one sculler in the country. incredible.
His devotion to the coaching of his rowers has been Almost every morning at 6am he is supervising
training, again at lunchtime and more after school. This is*as well as the many weekends and holidays he has given up for the Rowing Club.
Andrew Rogerson Andrew joined St. Peter's in 1998 following early retirement from Archbishop Holgate's School and a three-year stint as Head of Physics at York College for Girls. We have been very fortunate to have kept him for so long. First and foremost he has been an inspirational teacher of physics who has always been prepared to make extra time for his pupils and his classes have always flourished and enjoyed his lessons. Aside from the mere forty-four years of teaching experience Andrew has held just about every position that there is to hold in Education and all of us in the department have learnt from him. Andrew has an infectious enthusiasm and humour, which we have all witnessed particularly in the Science Society's Christmas lectures. He organised the Transit of Venus Day that was such a success last
Academically he is a true master of his own subject, having
year, and he has been the driving force behind the School's
had computer software and mathematical articles published, and
Einstein Week Celebration. Whatever he undertakes he likes to do
he has shared this enthusiasm with his pupils.
properly whether it be acting in the School Play or giving practice
He has really
stretched the most able, allowing them to think for themselves
interviews to potential Oxbridge entrants. He has been a great
and develop valuable research skills.
This was evident when
colleague and friend and the place will not be the same without
Charlie Strickland-Constable became the first ever St. Peter's
him. I hope that he will keep in touch and that he and Muriel will
student to have an article published whilst still at school. This
enjoy a very long and happy retirement together.
appeared in The Mathematical Gazette, the original journal of the
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breath?" "Is it really possible to ask that many questions in the
Susanne Gair
space of five minutes without waiting for the answers?" and "how can anyone be so incessantly cheerful?" Thus, since Spaniards are
Susanne has worked as a part-time
English
renowned for their gregarious approach to life, their frenetic
and
organisation and, most of all, their endless enthusiasm, then Jo
learning support teacher at
Haynes is a perfect example of what one would wish a Spanish
St Peter's since 1998, and is
teacher to be. It is only much later that one realises (after having
thus, after the venerable Mr
spent six months with her) that the person that you encountered
Owen-Barnett, the second
at that initial meeting was, in fact, a more timid version of the Jo
longest-serving member of
that you now know and that, as my Irish grandmother used to say,
the English Department. In
she could 'talk the hind legs off a donkey'.
recent years, she has also been teaching at Bootham,
Jo's learning curve has been very steep indeed. She came to us
and we were simultaneously
in September 2004 in order to cover a one-year maternity leave
delighted and disappointed
having previously worked with adult learners. In her role as a
when Susanne was offered,
classroom teacher of Spanish she has taught both at GCSE and
and accepted, a full-time post at our neighbours' school as Specific
Advanced Level and her humour, enthusiasm and energy have
Learning Disorders co-ordinator. She leaves with our very great
been infectious. Indeed, she has often gone beyond her expected
thanks for all her efforts and constructive support: we are
duties in order to take part more fully in the wider life of the
delighted that she has had a job created for her so close to St
school by taking part in the Christmas concert, dressing as a witch
Peter's, and wish her the very best of luck for the future.
on Red Nose Day (she alleged that his went unnoticed by the pupils) and offering her services for a school trip to Greece in the
D.C.B.Brown
Easter term.
Claire Coeffe
only part-time (part-time being six days a week in school) but in
Jo was not given any official pastoral duties, since she worked
Claire joined the
her role as a teacher she always offered good advice to the pupils
Modern Languages department in
September 2004 as an NQT. It was the first time we had had a French national (other than an
and always demanded respect and consideration for others. Outside of the classroom she had an excellent rapport with both the pupils and her work colleagues.
assistant) in the department
Jo leaves us to take up a full time post at Leeds Grammar
for many years and it was
School where she will teach Spanish with some French. She will
refreshing to hear more French
marry 'Ian the Engineer' (her words not mine) in the summer. We
spoken than normal. Claire's
all wish her luck and a bright future.
brief time with us was marked by her dedication to her pupils
M.J. Duffy
and her pains staking lesson preparation. She would spend many hours producing high quality materials to use in her classes, admiration
which
produced
from
her
colleagues and enhanced the quality of her lessons. She leaves us to go to Rossett school in Harrogate. Clive Hodsdon
Paul Hughes Paul joined the Art Department in 2001. During his time here he has provided great technical assistance in a wide variety of areas. He has a specific knowledge of photography and used it to great effect with a number of students over the years. He has also been adept at constructing stretchers and frames; this has been particularly important since the move to the Lower Campus, where space has allowed students to realise their ambitions in big and ambitious painting.
Joanne Haynes
However, Paul will be particularly remembered for his friendly banter, good rapport with staff and students alike and of course
There are some teachers who have a personality that reflects the character
his guitar playing, which he did to great effect when he thought the Art School was empty!
of the department that they work in. Upon meeting Jo Haynes for the first
He moves to Wyke College in Hull and leaves with our thanks
time the first questions you ask
and best wishes.
yourself are, "how can anyone talk so
Chris Hall
quickly for so long without taking a
The Peterite 2004-2005
Mr. DCB Brown Mr David Brown left his hometown of Belfast in order to read English Literature and Drama at the University of Hull. After finishing his degree, he made such an impression that they asked him to stay on and teach the subject he had just studied for three years. Embarking on this meant that he was able to study for his PHD (requiring him to write a 100,000 word essay) whilst also being paid and it enabled him to both direct, act and write his own sketches for the stage. At 24 he realised that after finding this teaching experience so fulfilling and thrilling that he wanted to be a schoolteacher. For seven years Mr Brown taught at the Merchant Taylor's school Northwood, North London. This was quite different to St Peter's being an all boys, five-day week school but he is enjoying a refreshing change in "compact" York. Mr Brown admits to forming a band, oddly named 'Bring, Bring Dutty', with other teachers whilst at this school, singing covers and writing lyrics. He described their best gig singing on a boat whilst going underTower Bridge. As an English teacher it is no surprise that Mr Brown states the works of Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare as his all time favourite literature. However, his favourite novel is Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy which he describes as a 'classic novel' containing'all human life' whilst being 'funny, tragic and entirely believable'. His other hobbies include writing poems, supporting Nottingham Forest, listening to instrumental Jazz and pop music (especially The Smiths) and playing cricket. As the new head of English David Brown has brought inspiration, enthusiasm, wit and Irish charm to his lessons. Sophie Ottewell LVI
Mr Matthew Adams Mr Adams came to St. Peter's in September 2004, appointed as Head of Classics, following the tragic loss of Mr Taylor earlier in the year. Born in Otley, educated at Bradford Grammar School and then on to Cambridge to earn a degree in Classics, it seems he has never stopped learning: having completed teacher training and an MA in Classics he is now doing a PhD through the University of London. Mr Adams is an enthusiastic teacher, down to earth (as far as classicists go) and from his own love of mountaineering has brought a sense of adventure to the department with a very successful trip to Greece last Easter. He has enjoyed his first year at the school, and finds the setting of the St. Peter's campus 'very ced as it is within its own rustic Shangri-La, igsuch urban proximity". Mr. Adams is a real leaching with ease above and beyond the ro: hraints of an ever-tightening syllabus, he manages maintain a great balance between respect and fun in his lessons. I have had a great final year Latin with him, and am sure that many more students will enjoy this language in the years to come. ,»,
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not stop at reading. She enjoys the theatre and music, playing
Mrs. Joanne Lawrence
clarinet in the 'York Concert Band' and she states," I feel very
Mrs Lawrence is one of
the
several
new
lucky to do so". Mrs Pickles danced a great deal from the age of 5 to 18. This
additions to the English
included ballet, tap, modern and national. She hopes to take this
staff. She studied English,
further and perhaps teach Dance at St Peter's.
Drama
and
Theatre
Studies combined with teaching at Warwick for four years. At first she
When asked about her first impressions of the school Mrs Pickles replied that she has recieved a very warm welcome to St Peters, has found the students well-mannered and is enjoying the friendly atmosphere.
wasn't sure if teaching was really for her but after
Ellie Burton LV1
her first practical lesson she
realised
how
enjoyable it can be. Mrs. Lawrence
joined
Miss Claire Fletcher
St
Peter's, having previously
When speaking to Miss Fletcher one would generally end up
at St.
on the subject of rowing, her main passion in life. She boasts
Olave's. She then took a break from teaching to raise her family
about meeting Sir Steve Redgrave and owning a Matthew Pinsent
taught
classics
and during this she went to writing classes as well as working for
autograph.
The National Trust. The call of teaching was too strong and Mrs.
studying
Whilst
Lawrence took a part time post, which allowed her some time to
coaching certificate,
for
her
look after her children and when they reached school age this
she has taught the 3rd
became full time.
year girls how to skull, taking them to the
Mrs. Lawrence stated that she enjoys her work because it
Junior Inter Regional
allows her to talk about books and that here at St Peter's she
Regatta
enjoys the challenge of facing something new every day. Some
and
National
pupils will be aware that Mrs. Lawrence has been a house tutor in
then
Schools,
something of which
Rise, a job that she says she loves.
she is very
proud.
With two small children Mrs. Lawrence spends her weekends,
When asked about her
or what is left of them, to "homey stuff" such as gardening, going
aims in rowing, she
for walks, cycle rides and reading. Her favourite authors include
replies -"to race in a
Peter Ackroyd, RoseTremain and Ian McEwan. Aside from this she
single", something she has yet to achieve
has started to study for an MA in Children's Litereature. Unfortunately this has had to be suspended for a year to allow her
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despite being a very experienced sculler.
to settle into St Peter's, which although in its "early days", "is bound to be great!".
Despite
Jenny Westmoreland & Sophie Ottewell UVI
giving
everything up for rowing, Miss. Fletcher has still taken part in a broad range of activities. She once put her talent on the stage in 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' at the Bowes Museum. Miss.
Mrs Lynne Pickles rs Pickles who originates from 'down south' has lived in York for the past seventeen years. Before St Peters' she taught for nine years at Idistej Grammar School and before that %hree years at Oaklands School in
Fletcher has travelled to Russia and Bermuda and hopes one day to teach abroad. When not on the river Miss Fletcher teaches English and is a resident assistant tutor on Dronfield where she says she is never alone but enjoys being one of the girls and being party to the latest gossip. Miss. Fletcher has settled in to St Peter's life. She is amazed by the opportunities offered here and compares it to a previous position in a school in Newcastle, which she says," was
ictd.es knew she wanted to :<Jy English from an early age.
often the last place people went before going to prison." Harriet Code LVI
ie has a love of books and the English language. Her favourite book is'Bleak House' and she recommends this to everyone. However, her interests and hobbies do
Mr. Christian Waters Clearly Mr Waters has quickly adapted to life here at St Peter's. When interviewed he was keen to state how the warm
community
provides a different aspect to her teaching, as she gets to socialise
atmosphere within
and gossip with the girls, something all the Dronfield assistants
the school helped
enjoy!
him to settle in. He further mentioned that it was not only the
positive
ambiance but also the
way
that
everyone
gets
involved in as many activities
as
possible that
he
found attractive.
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at
One would think that with being a full time teacher and a Dronfield Assistant, Miss Coeffe wouldn't have time for much else, but that would be wrong. She takes cross - country sessions at school, attends the gym three times a week and then with her fiance, Nicolas, she walks in the Dales and Moors to relax at weekends. And that isn't all; Miss Coe'ffe has a passion for motor biking. Only once has she fallen off, but this did not stop her from riding. Unfortunately Miss Coeffe is leaving us after one year and will be greatly missed by all when she takes up her new post at Rossettachre School in Harrogate in September. Harriet Code LVI
the there
before going on to a PGCE course in Harrogate. When
Miss Joanne Haynes On her arrival at St. Peter's, Miss Haynes was understandably
not in his laboratory Mr. Waters can usually be found up a
nervous. However, she soon settled in and became an integral part
mountain. He is an avid climber and has already established a
of the school community. When I asked Miss Haynes about her first
climbing club within the school as well as joining the D of E team.
impressions she was in awe of the tradition present in all aspects
He also hopes to be part of the Venezuela expedition this summer.
of school life, however, she was also struck by how tall the boys
Despite having to teach on Saturday mornings Mr. Waters believes
were. Miss Haynes feels that the girls are determined to catch up
that St Peter's is a great place to work. He has participated in The
with their male peers by sporting killer heels and wonders how on
Great Egg Race, is a busy boarding house tutor and his popularity
earth they cope with St Peter's campus.
with his students is already established. We wish him a long and happy career at St Peter's. Phoebe Harrison LVI
Miss Haynes, although originally from Leeds, came to St Peter's having gained a degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies at Portsmouth. Her knowledge of Hispanic languages has been complemented by visits to Mexico, Lisbon and Granada. Miss Haynes is due to be married in the summer and found
Miss Claire - Marie Coeffe
that the Daily Mail Cup Final at Twickenham provided the perfect opportunity to go shopping for a wedding dress. She takes with her many fond memories of her time here but in particular the Easter trip to Greece. Highlights included seeing the fantastic costumes
Miss Coeffe made the hard but rewarding move from her
especially Mr Hodsdon's Lycra cycle outfit. She knew few of the
home country of France to the UK one year ago. Before joining St
Classics enthusiasts but the process of learning names was made
Peter's, Miss Coe'ffe spent time at All Saints School whilst
easier by the uniform wearing of "Greek hoodies". The trip, despite
completing her PCCE at York University. But this was not the first
the poor weather, was a fantastic success.
time Miss Coeffe had spent time in England. Four years ago she
Despite claiming that she won't miss Saturday school, Miss
went to Liverpool for one year, gaining a Masters in French and
Haynes has made lasting friendships especially within the close-
Spanish whilst acting as Holly Lodge Girls' School Boarding
knit language department. Miss Haynes also adds that she will miss
Assistant.
the community spirit felt when everyone sings together in chapel.
At St Peter's Miss Coeffe quickly settled in to the Languages
Miss Haynes will continue her career at Leeds Grammar School
Department, teaching French and Spanish and then also Italian in
where boys who are just as tall as she will undoubtedly surround
the Extra - Curriculum Programme. Miss Coeffe describes the
her.
English School System as preferable to the French which is surprising considering the school day here is much longer than in
Much to the annoyance of Mr. Ellis-Davies, Miss Haynes has
France. Miss Coeffe has learnt many things from the other
been a chatty and constantly cheerful member of the teaching
teachers in the Language Department, especially Mrs. Bainbridge
staff. We wish her the very best of luck and happiness in her
who teaches her things about France!
forthcoming marriage and new job.
Miss Coe'ffe has not only got involved with the activities of the
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Language Department, but she has become a Dronfield Assistant and 3rd Form Tutor. She says that the time spent in Dronfield
The Peterite 2004-2005
Ms. Pat Chandler, Librarian
substantial scholarships for the benefit of pupils already enjoying the school and those who have yet to set foot through the door. Carol's interests include cooking, making sugar paste flowers, jigsaw puzzles and home decorating. She used to water ski, which
Before St Peter's, Ms.
she found to be great fun, but does not include suffering from
Chandler worked at The
frostbite on her hands and entering the icy waters of Lake
University of York for four
Ulswater in mid November amongst her fondest memories.
years
as
a
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Cataloguer and latterly as Serials and
E-Resources
Team Leader. Previous
Mr. Paul Hynard
experience
also includes branch posts
Paul who is married with two
in public library authorities
daughters aged 12 and 9, was born in
(Leicestershire, Hertfordshire and Shropshire). She also qualified
Ely, East Anglia and spent most of his
and worked as an infant teacher prior to taking a career break.
childhood in Suffolk. His first experience
When asked about her favourite aspects of her job here Ms
of Yorkshire came when he joined the
Chandler stated "the people! It's clearly a very friendly place". She
army in 1987 and began training at the
added, "showing people how to access the most appropriate
Army Apprentices College in Harrogate.
resources from the library and discussing books, a personal
Spending nearly fourteen years in the
recommendation counts for a great deal, and I would be very
Army he joined the Royal Corps of Signals at the tender age of sixteen and
happy to consider suggestions for the library stock".
spent most of his forces career providing Ms. Chandler enjoys cycling, and this year is planning a
a wide range of communications for the
cycling tour in Eastern Germany, which should "provide an
Military. During this time he was posted
interesting view of the country and keep the cyclists happy."
mainly in the UK and Germany, but also
Another long held pursuit has been dance. Although she hung
had tours in the Falklands ('92), Bosnia
up her jazz shoes some time ago, she still loves to watch
('96 + '97), and Kosovo ('99) The best tour, he says, was a non-
contemporary dance. She is also very interested in Spanish
operational exchange visit to Australia ('99). He went to Brisbane
culture, having worked in Barcelona a few years ago - where, she
for four months and his lucky Australian counterpart got Catterick,
says, she was swept away by the architecture and cultural life.
as that was where Paul was posted at the time. Before taking up his present post as IT Manager at St Peter's,
Penny Boxall, UVI
Paul was network Manager at Leeds College of Building, his first civilian job, where he spent three and a half years.
Carol Challis
Paul's first impressions of St Peter's were tempered by the fact that he started during the Christmas vacation and an empty
Born in York and having lived in Poppleton Carol Challis, our new Foundation Manager is no stranger to the school.
school meant that all was quiet. Things soon changed, however, when the pupils returned. He recalls that on the first day of the
Carol brought her eldest daughter to look around St Peter's
new term "the phone was glowing red because the storms that
some ten years ago and recalls finding it "a very scary
weekend had broken some fibre cables and there was no Internet
*and daunting place". Since working here, however, rG*ol,has
access".
found that the staff and pupils make it
ajvery happy working environment. "There is
Clearly, Paul has settled in well and says he has found people at the school to be warm and friendly.
[IwaMslaiighter in the corridors but still the hint essional body and the long standing
One thing that struck Paul in the first couple of weeks was
i which keeps the school as it is today,"
how all of the teaching and support staff he spoke to, commented on how the School was a good place to work.
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Before entering the grand realms of St
He now looks forward to the challenges ahead. The summer
's Carol worked as a Practice Manager for a
will be a busy time for Paul and the IT Department with Server and
j|iral general practice on the outskirts
PC maintenance and upgrades taking place. They are also planning
York looking after approximately
a major upgrade of the network infrastructure to increase the speed of access to the servers.
5500 patients. Carol
has
plans
We wish Paul a long and happy future here.
for
developing her role here, including generating some
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Christian foundation, and the trustees are trustees of that
sacrifice for their boy or girl; they don't have lots of money and
Christian faith and those Christian traditions. Between the ages
actually having a uniform cuts out the competition, cuts out the
of thirteen and eighteen young people need to understand that
designer label.
they have a spirit and that that spirituality needs nurturing and that it is the essence of their individuality. They also need to be confronted by some of the big moral and ethical problems that they are going to face in life: how to live life, how to face death. These are the big questions. Also a community has to understand why it conducts itself the way it does. Is it forgiving?
7. If we were to interview you again in five years time, what changes to the structure and ethos of the school, if any, would you liked to have made?
Does it develop the concept of service? Does it really believe in
The test of a good rugby player is whether the team is in a
the individual and individual needs? Does it support those who
better position after that rugby player has touched the ball and
need help? My belief is that a Christian community enriches,
it's the same with a Head Master. He is a trustee and it's
supports and develops young people. It also challenges them.
incumbent upon him to leave the school in a better position when
That doesn't mean to say they will believe in the Christian faith
he leaves than when he arrived. My target, if you like, is to improve
but they have to be aware what underpins the ethos of a school.
the education and the provision of that education for the pupils at St Peter's in my time here, while I am a trustee. You don't
6. There had been some concern about the implementation of a uniform dress code for sixth form pupils. In light of this, how important do you feel is the development of the adolescent as an individual?
change a structure unless it's going to benefit the pupils. In terms of ethos, that revolves very much around people and the quality of people and the quality of appointments that are made. One of the most important jobs of a Head Master is to appoint good staff. We have very good staff at the moment; it is going to be difficult to improve that!
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Real and true individuality is not determined by a dress code. I have been very impressed with the strong pastoral support that helps develop each pupil's individuality. It is vital, therefore, that the school helps each pupil to develop their self-esteem, to realise their value and their talents as people. That's my take on individuality. I don't want St Peter's pupils to be stamped like sausages with St Peter's across them. However, it's interesting that it came from the school council in December: that they wanted much clearer guidelines about dress. In a way by having a smart uniform it takes the pressure off some pupils to compete at this age about dress code. I think certainly some pupils were finding themselves under
8. The life of a Head Master is very full. Do you ever find time to pursue your hobbies and interests? (Laughs) Not during term time. My dogs enable me to walk first thing in the morning before breakfast but otherwise I don't have any time during term time for hobbies and great interests. It's holiday time: to spend time with the family; to walk; to read; to ski in the winter; to play golf in the summer; and to really replenish the batteries, outside term-time. But during term-time not a chance!
pressure to have to compete. That sort of pressure needs to be taken away, in my view, at this age. Some parents are having to
9. After spending your first year settling in and getting to know the school, what are your plans for the future of St Peter's? Yorkshire people are not impressed by what you say: they are really impressed by what you do. I haven't said I want to build this or do that, you have to see things as they work; you have to see the leaves fall and the leaves come out again and really see people
through a year before developing things: having said that there are
during the week. People feel an identity with the place and they
five planning applications in at the moment. We must have Astro
know they are part of a bigger community and so much comes
Turf, it's just a necessity if girls are going to pursue their major
from that. The fact that we have such a strong Old Peterite society
sport, hockey, and if we are going to pursue the boys' hockey and
is due to the strong friendships people make and its something
tennis. It has got to be the case. Particularly for girls in the winter
that allows people, in our insular age in which people feel isolated
term: in the summer there are the boys' playing cricket, in the
and cut off, to make friendships for life and you will always have
autumn there are the boys playing rugby... where are the girls?
those friendships. I wholeheartedly approve of people wanting to
They are having to go offsite to play their game and that's not
continue to foster those friendships and that's one of the reasons
right. This will help to transform sport throughout the year. I've
I've been to old Peterite gatherings all over the country ever since
seen the change, within ten days, in the standard of young boys'
I've arrived: I've wanted to support that- it's not old school tie but
and girls' hockey, its just amazing the difference it makes. We need
genuine friendships which people from the outside don't see. But
it.
people inside realise the value of that and nevermore so than at We also need decent changing facilities, to have to see girls
and boys wander off muddy and sweaty, even wet sometimes, after games, unchanged, can't be right. In terms of health and hygiene you need a shower after games and to change back. This happens because our changing facilities are so poor for day pupils and that point should be addressed with these improvements. Also boarding needs to be improved. We're putting a lot of money into boarding at the moment and that is essential to St Peter's because that helps to provide a 24/7 attitude to education. We want an all round education and day pupils ride on the back of that: Saturday school; Saturday afternoon sport activities; Sunday rowing, rugby and play rehearsals. That's what comes from a boarding school and everybody benefits from the richness of the extra curricular life. If you went down to Monday to Friday which some might prefer, it would be the end of the quality of sport we get from Saturday and of commitment of staff and pupils. That's been shown by other schools, narrowing down the whole curriculum, packing it into Monday to Friday and you lose so much
the funeral at the end of February for Robert Rowbottom where five hundred came back to support that family in their time of need. His father was overwhelmed by the number of people who had come back to support his elder son in memory of his younger son and that speaks volumes. It also speaks volumes that I got such flack about not letting supporters go to the rugby at Castleford. I love the fact that people felt passionate about wanting to support their contemporaries, in their year group, who were representing them and their school. I had great admiration for the sentiment. It was one of the toughest decisions I've had in the five months I've been here. I think it was the right decision not to support en masse because we had commitments here, not just for teaching but also our sporting commitments. But I love the sentiment that people felt deeply about the school and about each other. Thank you for the interview Head Master. Ceorgie Duke U VI
Clifton placed a bench on the lawn in
The Personnel
the memory of Mr Peter Taylor
Fourteen new third years and four new
as a permanent reminder of his
transfers into the lower sixth certainly added
work in the house and school
diversity in personality and breadth in talent to
communities.
Clifton House. In addition, for the Christmas term only, we enjoyed the unforgettable
Most
experience that was Malte von Lojewski, on
sports-related
loan from the Bundesliga. I was delighted to
following report, unfortunately,
award Malte with his Old Peterite tie and I am
is
sure that he will remember his experience
games.
fondly. Helen Round proved to be an outstanding
heavily
and
biased
the
towards
The Sports Perhaps the less said the
Head of House. Mature, dedicated and honest, I could not hope for a better role-model for the
house events are
better about House competitions this year! Even in the Great Egg
house: a first-rate Peterite. She directed our
race, our "banker" for silverware, we failed to trouble the scorers!
house
There were successes to savour, though.
chapel
which
focussed on
the
developing world. Nick Jennings and Matthew Hall reminded the school how fortunate we are and Chris Wordie emphasised the point with his rendition of "Thank you very much". At the heart of much of the year's charity work was Bethany Smith. From Giant Easter Eggs to a tsunami appeal, Beth made a massive impact on the house and I was delighted to award her the Keith Pemberton Plate for endeavour. I am sure that she will prove to be an ideal successor to Helen Round. Mrs Watkinson officially took on the role
The junior rugby side possessed some talent with Dominic
of Assistant Housemistress, a function she had
Hanly and William Ashman starring in the successful U15 A team.
in effect performed for the last two years. As
The competition started brightly with a hard-fought win against
ever, I am heavily indebted to her and our
The Manor but we lost out in the semis to a very talented (yes, we
team of Mr Spencer, Mr Severn, Mr Wallace
do have to admit that!) Grove side. Tom Lightwing and Callum
and Mrs White for their expertise, care and
Stark played U15 B rugby and Will Gastrell, Toby Williams (who
cover on the multitude of occasions when I
inexplicably then defected to The Manor!), Sam Greenwood, Rory
sports fixtures. Cliftonites are
Vokes-Dudgeon and Pritpaul Dhesi were mainstays of the U14B
fe In the summer term we
XV.
The senior team avenged the junior defeat with success
against The Grove but expended so much energy in the derby game that they failed to reach the semis. Tom Denton was everpresent in the First XV this season and must be congratulated on his later selection for the Leeds Tykes Development XV and the national training camp. Peter Slower by rights should have made the firsts but his season was wrecked by injury. At least he was able to play some part in the Twickenham final and I hope that, despite the final result, that was a day that these young men will never forget James Mills, Nick Mannion and Chris Wordie were 3rd XV stalwarts and Harry Hustler, James Rounding, Matthew
Hall,
William
Holmes and Nick Jennings will be aiming to join ihe senior teams nexl year. The senior girls crosscounlry 52005005
saw
a superb
Nicholas Jennings V Year
Ruth Kirkman V Year
Jackson played in the Bs. My most enjoyable moment of the year was watching The Two Alexes compete in the interHouse tennis competition. With Peter Slower frustrated on the performance by Lara Turner who finished fifth. Lara captained the hockey first eleven this year with great success but was injured for the house competition. Despite that obvious handicap, the girls played with great determination and skill, drawing three of their matches. Jessica Walker, a fourth year, stood out in all the matches and should have a huge influence on this competition in the future. Lily Telfer ran very well in the junior cross-country, finishing
sidelines, the two novices gave an exhibition in tennis extravagance, finishing second (in every game). The girls played at the same time with the Upper Sixth of Round, Rounding, MacKenzie and Turner signing out with a final solid display.
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eleventh in a creditable 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Netball was
As has become our tradition, Cliftonites took leading roles in
less of a strong point, though the seniors did make the semi-finals,
the main school production, this year of Macbeth. Jacob Lister,
ultimately finishing fourth.
Matthew Hall, Chris Wordie, Vicki Rounding and debutante Alex
Luck was cruel to the junior hockey boys. With wins against Linton and The Manor under their belts, they drew 1-1 with Queen's in the last match of the group stage, conceding a goal with the last hit of the game. That was enough to take Queen's into the final on goal difference! Edward MacKenzie was fantastic
their expertise to the technical crew. Later in the year, Chris took to the stage even more professionally in the Theatre Royal's production of Guys and Dolls. The junior play (Ayckbourn's Confusions) gave Charlotte
throughout. The girls' swimming gala brought the team performance of the year as they finished second to a strong School House team. Helen Buss won the senior backstroke and, in
Nicholson all starred in the excellent production, and Beth Smith, Ellie Burton, Helen Ashman and Natasha Niven all lent
a superb
achievement, Rebecca Jacobs broke the school record in the senior freestyle. Sports Day 2005 brought a miserly one gold medal from Jess Walker in the Junior Discus. The junior cricketers put up a brave performance against
Morgan an opportunity to begin her drama career at St Peter's and we look forward to seeing more of her. Kelly Enos helped with the wardrobe. In a different kind of drama altogether, Jacob Lister represented the Labour Party and Robyn Webster the Conservative Party in the mock election (a report can be found elsewhere in this magazine). Both performed very well in the chapel address and enjoyed the campaigning, though it is probably fair to say that Jacob was not exactly wooing his natural constituency!
Linton, scoring 91 in their sixteen overs. Rory V-D batted sensibly, making 33 not out, but the Linton batting proved too strong. James Mills played First XI cricket throughout the season, on occasions with Tim Heaps. Ian Francis skippered the seconds who included Harry Hustler and Nick Mannion who took a hat-trick early in the season.
The Music Clifton remains the musical house with a big presence in the choir and the various musical groups. Angelina Warburton not only won the Music Prize for her talent on the harp but also a place at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. She will be sorely
The junior rounders fared little better than the cricketers,
missed. In the Music Festival, Jacob Lister performed superbly in
losing all three matches. Jess Walker played U15 A rounders all
winning the Senior Boys Singing Prize. Alex Wordie was awarded
season and Kelly Enos, Charlotte Morgan, Alice Jacobs and Hannah
the Junior Music Prize.
The Academics Clearly the priority for this school but an area that often goes unmentioned in these reports. I have seen a remarkable number of excellent orders and some outstanding reports.
Emma
MacKenzie must be congratulated on winning a place at Oxford to study Physics. Many Cliftonites will have received recognition during Commemoration - prizewinners like Lara Turner (History), Emma MacKenzie (Maths), Helen Round (Economics) and Esme Telfer (Latin, Practical Science and Academic Merit). PC TAYLOR
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Dronfield
Life, so they say, begins at forty. September 2004 saw
As well as cosmetic changes we also welcomed new blood.
Dronfield's doors open to welcome boarders for the fortieth year.
Miss Fletcher became the new occupant of the assistant's flat.
The doors looked pretty much the same, but beyond the portals
Jenny B, Jenny C and Georgie were our new Third Formers and
some cosmetic surgery had taken place that was to mark the start
Alice, Clare and Abbey joined the Lower Sixth. We still had to
of new life in the old house. We had a new laundry, boot room,
tolerate a gap in the system - we were without a Fourth Form this
quiet room, games room, TV room and ladies' toilet. There was to
year - but the new girls quickly settled into their new
be further work undertaken later in the year: the old building was
environment with vigour.
undertaking quite a transformation. The quiet room was to be moved to accommodate a brand new kitchen. At the far end of the house a new flat was to be created for the resident assistant. The old resident's flat on the first floor is yet to be converted back into bedroom space for the girls. After years of talk we were beginning to see some results, and these were quality results, a genuine attempt to make improvements that were not built on a money-saving scheme. I would like to think that that kind of approach was how the residents of Dronfield approached their schooling: years of planning come to fruition in the shape of quality results, both in and out of the classroom. On Saturday 6th November we celebrated Dronfield's coming of age by hosting a Reunion of former pupils and staff. A good day was enjoyed by all: a tour of the new-look House raised eyebrows and brought back memories good and bad (as did meeting up again with Mr and Mrs Coulthard!); a buffet lunch in the Memorial Hall helped draw the conclusion that over the course of forty years school dinners certainly had improved (and this was pre Jamie Oliver); and there was a chance to watch the home fixtures and tour the new campus :oh, how different it all looks now... As the years have passed we have watched the success of the boat club soar, and for the past six terms admired the dedication of Kristina Stiller as she has hit the international scene. This
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year 60% of Dronfield was involved in rowing, thanks, in particular, to the new initiative which allowed Third Formers to take up the sport and enjoy success as novices in their first year at St Peter's. There was even a Dronfield quad that won the York Summer Regatta with RJ (cox), Miss Fletcher, Abbey, Alice and Harriet. That commitment to rowing, plus only three juniors in the House, meant that our chance to excel in inter-House events was limited and we were occasionally required to bring in 'ringers' to make up a team.That was not the case in the Cross-Country event this year which the seniors won fair and square, thanks especially to Tina (2nd), Kathryn (8th), Fliss (9th) and Clare (10th). Casting of the main school production created no surprises again this year. Fliss was Witch One and Alice,
(flute), Abbey (piano) and Jenny B (flute).
RJ, Harriet and Kathryn were members of the coven of witches.
Much of the House business has to do with talk and
Frankie was a convincing servant and Holly was strong in her role
deliberation. My thanks go to Jennie for her counsel and support
as Hecate. Holz also had a role as Stage Manager and Jennie
throughout the year as Head of House. Her concern for and interest in others has often gone unrecognised this year. I am looking forward to working with Clare in that role next year. We also salute Yayra who has been appointed as Head of School for next year. To our Upper Sixth leavers we bid farewell as they embark on their tertiary education. We also wish Miss Coe'ffe well for her forthcoming marriage and for her new teaching post in Harrogate. The Third Form for whom she was tutor will certainly miss her guidance and caring advice. Dronfield looks ahead to a bright future. With the new physical
Holly Robertson V Year
Frances Devlin V Year
worked in wardrobe.
developments twenty boarders have rattled around the House somewhat this year. We await with excited anticipation a full House in September when twenty becomes nearly forty in
By the end of the Christmas term Clare had been selected for
Dronfield's forty-first year.
the North of England Lacrosse team, but with Cabby as the only full-time hockey player in Dronfield this year the inter-House event was going to be a challenge. Following the first round of games it was reported, "nobody disgraced themselves. Everyone played good hockey and made every effort to contain the opposition and attack the ball. The team members tried hard to play in a forward direction and be positive in their approach. The spirit was excellent. There was a lot of support for each other and the team play was cohesive which the opposition found hard to play against.The team was unlucky not to score in the final match, and defended solidly throughout the afternoon and extremely well against some very experienced players." Holly Robertson and Laura certainly shone as hockey players with potential during the competition. Dronfield finished fifth in the competition, the best placing in the remaining inter-House events. Music grew in popularity this year, and with so many in the choir those who sat in the main body of the chapel felt a little intimidated by the strength of the other houses around us. HolzJ Kathryn, Yayra, Harriet, Alice, Abbey, Fliss, Frankie and Jenny B all sang at their level, and they and others played instruments, too: Kathryn (viola), Cabby (guitar), Rachel (piano), Yayra (violin), Clare
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Grove
Katherine Francis V Year
Giles Buchannan UVI Year
Sophie Ottewell UVI Year
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the end of the school year,
the years, and therefore it seemed fitting that for our house
it isn't always easy to find a moment to stop and reflect on our
chapel on St Cecilia's Day (the patron saint of music), we celebrate
achievements, but it's certainly well worth doing, as the academic
the place music holds for us. Who will forget Tom Richardson's
year 2004-5 quickly got underway with members of the Grove
electric guitar solo to start? An assortment of III formers made
joining in with gusto and talent in every sphere of school life. It
their debut in a short but thrilling re-enactment of Cecilia's life,
would be impossible to list the staggering array in its entirety, but
with Imogen Storrs as the saint herself, making a particular stir!
as ever I have been impressed with Grovites' readiness to try new
The house rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's 'Oh Cecilia'
things and muck in to help each other. Our Upper VI leavers have led the way in matters dramatic: Sarah Crompton's St Peter's swansong came in Macbeth as a menacingly seductive Lady Macbeth and Matthew Naughton also showed off his talents as both doctor and murderer! Matthew has also moved into the realms of event organising with T2005 under his able leadership, with the lighting and sound expertise of Matthew Gray, and Jake Troughear performing on guitar. Jess Taylor is to be congratulated for being successfully selected for the National Youth Theatre. Various new members of the house also took part in the middle school play including Alistair Springgay and Tristan Wike - we look forward to more to come from them, upholding the strong dramatic tendencies of The Grove!
carefully adapted by Sophie Ottewell, saw to it that we had more contributors
We have provided many contributions to school music over
to
house
chapel
than
any
other
house.
In the Music Festival several Grovites reached sectional finals, including Sam Hall and Pippa Bailey, with Oliver Marshall qualifying amazingly in three finals for singing, violin and piano, and Alice Scruton winning the wind section. Sarah Speed played the trumpet fanfare at the Carol service in the Minster. It has been good to have Lizzie Fishley as head of band this year, as well as Sophie Ottewell as joint leader of the string orchestra. This year we have had mixed results on the sports front. David Cook has led the way for other Grove rowers with the IV form also having caught the rowing bug - their enthusiasm for the sport more often than not keeps me hanging around waiting for their return long after roll is over for the rest of the house!
A strong rugby
contingent of III form boys joined the house, and contributed to the junior house sevens second place. Emily Bollands won the junior house cross-country, and the girls won the junior house netball after a hotly contested final against Temple. Temple however got their own back when they pipped us to the post in the rounders final! James Drake did well to reach the Alcuin cup tennis final. Giles Buchanan has led the way for the house CCF contingent as head of shooting. Sports day
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Chloe Burns UVI Year
also provided some notable victories. Sophie Cuthbertson and Verity Miers won the senior and junior sprint cups respectively. Again the IV form boys showed their sporting prowess with first places for Richard Downey in 100m and long jump, Josh Cust in 1500m and 800m and Robbie Cuthbertson in 400m, 200m and high jump. We completed the day with strong relay teams with breathtaking Grove wins in the junior boys' and both the girls' are going to York College for the VI form, and of course to all the Upper VI, some of whom have some very exciting plans. Charlotte Simpson was the lucky winner of the Barry Daniel Award for her trip to Nepal to work in an orphanage this summer. Lizzie Fishley is off to Chile for her gap year
to
teach
English and
improve her Spanish, and we look forward to hearing of Chloe's future University
riding
successes.
destinations
and
courses also show the diversity of interests the UVI have, with James Roach V Year
John venturing to the capital to J
read History, and Jenni to pursue her love of English to mention just two. They all leave with our best wishes and hope they feel welcome to drop in to visit in future years. I thank Mick Morris and Sophie Ottewell who have both performed their duties as heads of house responsibly and who have led the house by their events. House teams have been well supported throughout the
example. James Drake and Pippa Bailey take over from them next
year, and even when we have not been placed, Grove's efforts
year, and we wish them luck in this.
have displayed sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
Elisabeth Ellis
It is good to see Grovites making the most of Community Service opportunities. The V form girls organised the 'Jeans for Genes' day in the autumn, and James', Richard's and Iain's gardening skills came to the fore for the post-GCSE Glen project. Amy Taylor has been working in a charity shop each week and Samantha Hall has been a keen and much valued visitor to the Wilberforce Trust. I do encourage all Grovites to consider following in their footsteps as these projects have proved to be very rewarding. This year we say fond farewells to Joe Parkes and Tom Atkinson who
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Linton We were indeed very fortunate to be inspected twice in one year by the CSCI and the ISI inspection teams. The CSCI report commented that the 'boarders took pride in their school and what it offered them.' and the ISI report concluded that 'the high quality of the boarding provision, in personal as well as material terms and in the palpable feeling of community within the houses, also contributes powerfully to pupils' awareness of self and others'. Despite glowing in their content, by their clinical and prescriptive nature, these inspections cannot report or record real life in a boarding house. This account rather than just being a chronological series of events and results will try to address the significant areas of involvement by the boys. Due to the frenetic nature of school life and the range and depth of involvement shown by the boys, a house report cannot be all encompassing, but should rather give a flavour of the endeavour and achievements shown of the boys. Whilst the public exams seem to
Bermuda, Philipp Rulf from Germany, and Mikkel Nebelong from
have an ever-greater impact on school life, Lintonites deserve a
Denmark. We also welcomed on board Mr Waters, Mr Brown and Mr Painter as house tutors. During the summer a great deal of work was carried out in Linton to improve the fabric and furnishing of the house and finally (after many years of requesting), we received a suite of networked computers. Whilst academic progress remains the primary aim of being at School, the boys also found time for their other pursuits. It is good to see an increasing number of boys within the house involved in drama productions, both on stage and as part of the technical crew. Stephen Blackman in particular should be congratulated for his performance in Macbeth and co-direction of Confusions, and Will Smith for his work back-stage. Pleasingly, many boys in the house have also show much commitment to School music, including Archie Dallas and Paul Middleton-Walker in the Wind
huge amount of credit for still being able to find the time and
Band, Alex Shaw in the Orchestra, and Tom Lloyd, Daniel Bailey,
energy to pursue their extra-curricular activities and to represent
Alex Shaw, Ross Beetlestone, James Lloyd and Peter Skinner in the
the School and House.
Choir.The House Chapel provided a new opportunity for the house
It is always refreshing to see each boy discover and develop his niche within the activities on offer.
to work together, and was ably led by Tim Winepress and Joe Clarke. Joe also found time to lead the Army Cadets as CSM, a role that Simon Baker will take over in September 2005.
AJ, JJ & PJ - these were just a few of the ten sprightly new third form pupils who entered Linton in September, ready to emulate the successes of the illustrious UVI who had just departed. The LVI took on a more cosmopolitan appearance with the arrival of Fraser Moore from
On the Sporting front, the House has much talent with most of the house representing the School each week in a range of sports, including rugby, rowing, hockey, cricket, tennis, squash, soccer and fencing. A few of the older boys deserve particular mention: Philip Rulf had never stepped into a rowing boat before September, but along with Joe Clarke, they rowed in the very successful 1stVIII, which raced at Henley.These boys showed great commitment throughout the year, training twice a day including 6:30am morning sessions. James Marsden has excelled in rugby, hockey, cricket and athletics during his sixth form career, and was selected to represent England at rugby. James, along with Jason Burton and Jeremy Thomas, played for the excellent 1st XV. In inter-house activities the boys represented Linton with much house spirit and fervour in every competition, but we were restricted to two main areas of success.The Linton tennis academy goes from strength to strength, with the house winning both the
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team and individual competitions. Fraser Moore proved to be the
To all those leaving in the fifth form and Upper Sixth, I wish
best player in the School and was very ably supported by Josh
them every happiness and success in the future, and I hope that
Tindell (Tennis Captain), Sam Farquharson, Matthew Thomas-Peter
they will be able to look back at their time in the Linton with pride
and Will Bickford-Smith.
and with many fond memories. I want to thank Joe Clarke for
The final inter-house event of the year, Sports Day, provided the best opportunity for the boys to reveal their talent and commitment to the house. Linton won the Inter-House Trophy by a convincing margin of 20 points. The victory was made sweeter with local rivals, Manor coming a very distant second. Our success
being a fine Head of House this year. Also, I am indebted to the house tutors for all their hard work and commitment throughout the year. Linton is privileged to have next year's Head of School, Jeremy Thomas, and Matthew Thomas-Peter has been appointed as Head of House and a School Monitor.
was based on great teamwork across the year groups and included
I agree with the concluding statements of both inspections,
twelve victories and 28 podium finishes.Tom and James Lloyd won
but hopefully this brief account gives a sound bite into those
five events between them, Jason Burton won the Proudly Trophy
immeasurable but invaluable parts of boarding life. This year the
over 400m and Simon Baker proved to be the fastest runner at
boarders in Linton have shown much honest endeavour both in
Sports Day.
and out of the classroom, showing outstanding commitment to
The year concluded with Commemoration and Prize Giving in the Minster, during which Dominic Jameson was our only academic prizewinner, winning the LeTocq Prize for Economics. We wish him well at Cambridge in September. Alas, the Merit Cup eluded us again, but it is good to see the increase in the number of merits earned by the house, particularly by the 3rd form. I ho| that the house will rally together next year in pursuit of the Merit Cup. House Colours were awarded to Joe Clarke, James Marsden and Josh Tindell for their outstanding commitment towards the House.
School and House life. In addition, they have worked well together, supporting and encouraging each other. I thank all the boys for their efforts. M. A. Monteith
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Manor "First is worst, second is best and third's for", Frankie to complete. The phrase was coined when our junior cricketers led by Harry Caley came runners up in the house competition. They joined the senior Sevens, swimming and athletics teams all of which came in second. That we did so well across the board was testament to the commitment of the boys. Joe Tang leading the way in the pool. In Athletics, James, Carl and Richard led from the front and were well supported by the rest of the house who picked up points in almost every event. Our middle distance running was a feature of the event and led to some tremendous achievements later at Beverley, notable amongst these being Rob Nash, Harry Dee and Toby Williams. However it was Mark Baker's supreme
i .
effort, aided by Will Butler and Eddie Hilling that was the highlight to show what the U15 squad had missed. Paul should also be congratulated on his selection for Yorkshire and the 1st XI. The cricket also provided Eddie Sinks and Harry Caley with success, not only for the house but also school. House tennis went its normal way despite our best efforts. Chris Brewer proved a most capable member of the first team tennis and was also successful in the Boat Club. 6.30 am rowing sessions were the norm again this year and this paid off with Jamie Knox, Tom Binns, Richard Lum and Richard Swan all rowing at Henley. For the "big Canadian" this was his second major sporting achievement, having been part of the
for many that day. Will was a huge influence on sport in The Manor this year and his leadership of our sevens from fly half was tremendous. Ben Hough's tackle on Tommy and lain Jarvis's tactical play stick in the mind, almost as much as Richard's try. Our junior sevens, although less successful, gave a tremendous account of themselves with an entirely third year side in our final game. Many also starred at cricket, where injury sadly prevented Heppy from taking part but provided Paul Steadman with a chance to put his injury behind him. It also gave Fergus the chance
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a great success with Bradley Malherbe's farewell speech a real highlight. Bradley proved to be yet another outstanding exchange student from Selborne College. House Chapel produced by Richard tried to get across the message that things have really changed in boarding with the sixth form now providing help and advice. The present third year will very soon be the sixth form of tomorrow. We are lucky to see such a committed new intake both in school and in the house. From Josh Manicaro's efforts on the House Council to Kevin, Jonjo, Caleb, Sho, Chris, Rob, Paul, Harry, Heppy, U18 Daily Mail Cup squad along with Will Butler, who has now joined a select few players having played in both U15 and U18cup finals. However, some work was done and Hao-Lin and Charlie did enough for ten, which was a good thing according to the rest of the L6th. ShaYang put his stats outbursts behind him to win the Maths Prize and he was joined on speech day by Joe Tang (Physics and Community service), and Ben Schonewald (Drama). Ben was clearly following Richard Thomas's example on the stage. Richard proved a most powerful Macbeth and his efforts led others to "greasepaint and the lights". Carl and Ben both acted with style in this production and Jack "oh my god" Sykes provided us with many laughs in "Confusions", the Middle School Play, being part produced by Ben. Artistic talent was not confined to the boards and Charlie Knockton and Andy Lum played their part inTOS.Away from these more formal activities boarding provided us with more trips to Edinburgh, the seaside, Lightwater Valley, Excape, Leeds Tykes Rugby, York City Football (thanks Ben), Ghost Walks, Newcastle, Hull RL (thanks Stu), and paintballing. None who were there will forget Lewis White's suicidal attack on the Predator! It
Toby and Lewis's consistent efforts in all house activities. Their
was also good to see last year's L6th gain recognition for their
view of the senior pupils being that "they were exceedingly
community service work at The Glen, when Richard, Yayra and
supportive during the year and especially Jamie Knox who was
Sorrell along with Mrs B were guests of the city at Royal Ascot. The
always there to listen". Certainly the efforts of all the U6th as
Glen project remained alive again this year with David Gardner,
mentors has left the house with a lasting legacy. 'I would thank
Kris Rawcliffe, Chris Hopkinson, James Beadnall, Ben Schonewald
Marcus as chairman of the House Council, Jamie Knox as third year
and Ben Les digging, painting, planting and hammering away after GCSE's had ended. Whilst this was going on Andy Lum joined twelve other fifth years to canoe down the Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness. It was also good to see Chris Schonewald take to the outdoors on the Pennine way with 23 other third years after their exams had ended. During the final days of term Adam Hinchcliffe went off on an RAF leadership course and it was tremendous to hear that he had graduated with flying colours. York also provides real access
to
enter-
tainment of all sorts from the city screen,
mentor and James Barber as Head of House for their unstinting
(War of the Worlds,
support of this ethos. A huge thank you also goes to John
Hitchhikers Guide and
Darmody, Matthew Adams, John Owen-Barnett, Mike Hall, Dave
Star
Wars)
to
Ray, Colette, Margaret, Brenda, Anne, Katie and most of all Liz for
restaurants for special
all their support in running the house, it is a team effort and needs
occasions. The house
this commitment from all involved.
dinner was held at Manna's
Greek
Manor House Team
Restaurant and proved
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Queens It is a pleasure to be able to report on Queen's House at the end of my first year as Housemaster. I have (almost) managed to survive the year and though it is only 11 degrees outside, the radiators are on inside (this all despite it being the 11th June!), I am warmed by thinking of what has happened in Queen's this year. Great thanks must go to Julie Bainbridge for all the work she did over many years in Queen's. She left me an excellent set of students with which to work and an excellent house spirit. She is fondly remembered by the students and has been of great help to me in getting settled in. My key objective as a housemaster is to be able to support all the students in their endeavours. This year there has been plenty of endeavour and no little success. The students will tell you I am competitive, which is true. But as my old housemaster once said to me when I was at school, "it always matters who wins, but it never matters who won." The students of Queen's have approached matters in all their efforts this year in exactly this spirit.There is not
rugby Andrew Walkland's cramp ended our hopes and my refereeing could do nothing to rescue the situation. The Inter-House boys swimming heats showed what success Queen's would have in the final - thanks for your work here Duncan!
an intentional sporting bias to this report, but as it stands most house events are sports competitions. This is something I hope will
In the second term our first victory of the year was secured. The
change over the next few years so that I can write more of house
Junior boys' B team Hockey were undefeated and our A team
achievements in other fields of life.
finished second. In the summer term our senior boys won the indoor hockey tournament and showed the strength of our hockey playing
September seems a long time ago, but I still remember house chapel. Jacob Smith successfully roused the house to "With a Little Help from my Friends" and the rest of us (more or less) ably followed. Perhaps it was the prospect of hearing me singing that made others sing so loudly! Whatever, it showed the excellent spirit
in house. The girls' netball performed well as too did the girl swimmers. It is worth pointing out the ease with which teams were arranged for this often at short notice. The team captains did an excellent job throughout the year and I really appreciated their efforts.
of participation that pervades this house. Robin Johnson organised our egg race team (Robin, Charlie, Tim, Will, Greg) with great panache. Sadly the egg did not move as fast as it was meant to.
The summer term saw good performances in the girls' house rounders and tennis and once again Queen's played with real passion and enthusiasm. Emma Goodwill put up an excellent solo
House rugby for boys and hockey for girls were the main house events of term. The senior events were both on the same afternoon, enabling me to keep up my fitness running between matches. In
performance in girls' house squash also. The Inter House boys' swimming finals took place where Queen's secured a comfortable :|ory. The cricketers were not able to follow suit but gave it their
rugby we reached the semi-final and perhaps should hi
/ell done to Jamie Scattergood on representing
gone further, but we were out-muscled by the
the 1st XI. Sports day saw some victories
Manor. In the Hockey we did similarly well, and
(Roxy Reeves - Javelin, Katie Mellor -
thanks to Clem Baig we were easily the
1500m; Robin Johnson - Javelin;
best-dressed team! in.the junior
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4:
Wackett - 200m) but
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more importantly the house spirit of participation showed through. Success
however
has
taken place throughout the school. Academic reports have indicated just what efforts the students put in on a daily basis and it is pleasing to see those rewarded during the UCAS process. Andrew Miller achieved ^••fy >X\
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a place reading
to the annual talent show - I understand the Upper Sixth boys were a particular highlight. Drama, too, saw lots of Queen's participation with some even involved in directing plays - a tremendous achievement. Jacob Smith, Marcus Smith, Emma Goodwill, Pip Johnson, Scott Jagger, Matthew Townsley, Chloe Johnson and Megan Hall all featured here.
Veterinary Medicine, Robin
Sadly however time moves on and each year students depart.
Johnson and Claire Hunt places to read medicine and
This year's upper sixth certainly had character and their presence
Chloe Johnson was offered a
were a tremendous support as Heads of House. They carried out
place at Oxford to read Classics.
their duties well and ran the house efficiently and with the
around the house will be missed. Jacob Smith and Primrose Lovett
These are considerable achievements. Many Queen's students also
minimum of fuss. I, and the house, wish the Upper Sixth well in
contributed to school performances. Participation was high in the
their lives and hope they come back to say hello at some point in
various music performances through the year. James Woodrow
the future.
won the overall junior prize (winning percussion and piano) at the annual music festival, with Will Robinson winning Junior Strings -
It has been a good first year, but hopefully the next will be even better.
a superb achievement for both. Queen's also made its contribution Steve Cwilliam
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louse Reports
Rise One week into the Christmas Term, the 'It's a Knockout'
Betony Lloyd all raced at
competition proved once again to be a hit with all members of the
local events this term. Our
boarding community. It also meant that new girls to The Rise had
internationals,
no choice but to muck in with the rest. Hannah Burley, Rachael
Thomas and Rosie Gaunt
Hannah
Hopper, Grace Ma and Rebecca Fletcher were welcomed into the
continued
third year and Faye Clark and Christita Ng joined an already
morning training schedule
established lower sixth. All credit to Esther Smyth and Alice Salter
with mixed results. Rosie has
who slotted comfortably into the fourth year.
been held back by illness and
The programme of refurbishment continued during the summer and for the first time ever the house is without bunk beds. In the old days The Rise was home to some 60 boys. Today it is full with 30 girls. The National Boarding Standards and the need for space and privacy have made accommodation more personal, this
their
early
injury, but Hannah's hard work and commitment has been rewarded with some outstanding results, detailed fully in the Boat Club report.
has been an unmitigated success and whilst it has taken some
Alice Lindley and Laura Binks along with Hannah Thomas and
imagination to fit single beds and desks into strange shaped
Kirstie Dallas provided significant contributions to The Debating
rooms, there is now a feeling of individuality and personal space.
Society. In many instances debate and tactics were discussed in
Spot lighting and up lighters have helped to create the right
house minutes before the debates were due to begin, bearing this
ambience. We look forward to the next stage due to take place in
in mind the girls performed extremely well.
the summer in the bathroom, common room and basement. House Chapel, now into its third year saw a whole house
Community Service has again increased its performance at school and in the house. We have had some well-publicised and
approach and thanks to Andrew Wright and some late night rehearsals we put together an address on the theme of giving and receiving. Alice Lindley successfully used potato planting as a metaphor for giving. Dressed as a farmer with a thick Yorkshire accent, she pulled it off beautifully supported by Kirstie Dallas, Hannah Thomas and Laura Binks. The inter house fixtures programme was well supported by The Rise. As has become the norm, enthusiasm outweighed actual success, particularly in hockey and badminton. However, we had some tremendous individual performances in cross-country. Rosie Gaunt and Hannah Thomas came 6th and 11th respectively in the senior race and The Rise came second overall. The juniors managed a respectable fourth place with Rebecca Fletcher coming 5th.
extremely successful events, including the Christmas party and the second phase of The Glen, as well as contributions from the regulars who simply got on with it. Hannah Thomas, Christita Ng and Alice Lindley have worked hard for little recognition and in the
Despite our poor performance in the house hockey, we had
true spirit of the Community Service initiative. However, Sorrel
some key players representing the school at all levels: Anneka
Gaunt's hard work during last summer spent at The Glen was
Munsch, Alice Lindley, Kirstie Dallas, Sarah Welsh, Esther Smyth,
recognised by meeting Prince Andrew at Royal Ascot at York!
Louise Walters, Charlotte Parkinson, Rosie Binns and Rachael Hopper were all regular Players.
Like last year house staff have worked hard to maximise activities available to boarders in the evening and at weekends.
The Boat Club's success has been boosted by the ever-
Elisabeth Ellis kindly arranged for The Rise and Dronfield to attend
increasing contribution from The Rise. Laura Binks, Ruth Craven,
the always-popular pantomime at York Theatre Royal. The Third
i Wheeler, Laura Walters, Eve Newby, Maria Lee, Ellie Atkin, and
Years were treated to an alternative view of the city on a ghost walk and Sunday visits to Newcastle and Edinburgh were great fun and well attended. The Easter Term began with trial examinations and modules and thus brought rather an abrupt end to both Christmas and New Year festivities. A good percentage of the house found themselves preparing for public examinations as reality set in at what is always a low point of the school year. Some release was found on the field and on the river. Sarah Welsh successfully captained the netball first team. Louise Walters, Rachael Hopper, Tilly Cottingham, Charlotte Parkinson. Kirstie Dallas and Rosie Binns played regularly for their respective teams. Rachael Hopper, Louise
Walters
and
Salter
and
Louise
Walters,
Rebecca Fletcher
affectionately known as 'The
swam
Dollies'. They soon realised that
for
the
Rebecca
rowing is more than suntans and
proving to be a
lycra; the girls came in for a bit of
school.
good all athlete.
round Her
performance at the smimming gala was most impressive with first places in both back and breast strokes. Hannah Thomas, Ruth Craven, Rosie Binns and Rachael Hopper all gave respectable performances, which led to The Rise coming 4th overall. The Junior Play this year was directed by Jo Lawrence with
stick but are actually doing rather well. Back on dry land Kirstie Dallas
and
represented
Rachael Hopper the
school
at
rounders, Charlotte Parkinson and Rebecca Fletcher competed regularly at athletics and Alice
help from a large and well orchestrated band of volunteers. It was
Lindley spent many of her Saturday evenings scoring for the
encouraging to see all the Fourth Years involved in such an
cricketers.
entertaing and amusing adaptation
of Alan Ayckbourn's
'Confusions'. Rosie Binns, Alice Salter, Kayleigh Nadin, Louise Walter, and Charlotte Parkinson all had significant roles, with particularly memorable performances from Alice Salter as the
The now traditional visit to Beverley for the 10k race was well represented by The Rise. Rebecca Fletcher, Hannah Burley, Grace Ma and Rachael Hopper ran in the 2k fun run and Sarah Welsh did extremely well in the 10k as the fastest girl representing St Peter's.
vicar and Kayleigh Nadin as Milly. Esther Smyth joined the technical crew to make the year group complete. Success on the
The exceptional weather stayed with us for much of the
stage was brought back to the house and strengthened the whole
summer term and helped to make the House Barbeque a
community.
resounding success. An 'adult' bouncy castle created a party atmosphere and we welcomed many of the new Rise girls who will
Last year's Italian night was followed this year with an
join the house next year.
evening of food and music around a Greek theme. Girls prepared, cooked and devoured moussaka, halloumi cheese and salad while
Our Upper Sixth have proved to be an eclectic group who have
listening to authentic Greek music, courtesy of Matthew Adams
got on with each other as well as making the most of the
from the Classics Department.
opportunities available at school. Between them they have set the tone for the house and always led by example. Anneka Munsch,
An evening at Waterworld was enjoyed by a significant number of boarders and whilst boys and girls enjoyed the slides, flumes and wave pool a rather morose Chris Hall and Paddy Stephen sat in deck chairs writing reports or planning the imminent tip to Twickenham for the Daily Mail final. The term's final event was the now traditional Easter Egg Hunt, which once again took place in the garden around the house. Despite the girls' best efforts some eggs remained hidden well into the holiday and were discovered weeks later by Isabel and Phoebe.
EUie Atkin, Tilly Cottingham and Alice Lindley have given more to the community than they have taken and those in the lower ranks will miss them. However, it is to Sarah Welsh, Betony Lloyd and Hannah Thomas that I owe special thanks. They joined the The Rise when we did and have helped make the house what it is.They will be greatly missed and with Tilly, Ellie, Anneka and Alice leave with our thanks and best wishes. Thanks also to Wendy Shepherd, Jo Lawrence, Pauline Garbutt, Jac Palmer and Cherry Fricker, all of whom have taken genuine interest of the girls in their care. They have been supportive of
With the summer term came the acceptance that the
each other as well as the girls and are recognised as key to the
examinations were just around the corner. The good weather
smooth running of the house. Next term will see the welcome
allowed those still in denial to enjoy long evenings on the pitches,
return of Anna Robinson who will tutor the new Third Years.
but the onset of study leave finally brought everybody back to reality as first AS levels then GCSE's and A2's came thick and fast. A welcome break came with an invitation to Dronfield to play a
Finally my sincere thanks go to Hannah Thomas who has performed her duties as Head of House with great sensitivity and integrity.
rounders match after prep. Both houses turned out in full force. Teams of 25-aside lined up to bat. Jo Lawrence gallantly agreed to score and the ruled were stretched sufficiently for all to enjoy a
Best wishes to Kirstie Dallas, Head of House for next year.
good thrash, encouraged by the Manor and Linton boys on the top bank. Dronfield came out victorious, but a rematch is planned for next year! Since rowing has become part of the Third Year games programme our oarswomen have increased to include almost the whole house. Rebecca Fletcher, Hannah Burley, Eve Newby and Laura Walters spent some of their holiday on the Eton rowing camp, followed by racing at the Inter-Regional Championships. Their efforts would be rewarded later in the regatta season. Also joining the Boat Club were Charlotte Parkinson, Rosie Binns, Alice
Chris Hall
House Reports
School The pink corridor is not the only aspect of School House to have stunned me this year. I came across the road from intimate Dronfield thinking that a day house was unlikely to have the same warmth as one where the students live in, but I stand corrected at the end of my first year!
^^^m What makes a good House and a great year? To my mind it is a spirit of willing participation and so many School House students have thrown their minds,
bodies
and
souls
wholeheartedly into school life; indeed, 64 of the 77 students have represented School House in one guise or another during the year. Within Alex England LViYear
year - congratulations to everyone who contributed to this fine a
month
of
achievement.
beginning, the Great Egg Race
School House has shown off its sporting talents again this
team had seized the trophy from Clifton with a paper aeroplane
year. The girls won the badminton competition with Charlotte and
carrying an egg for the grand total of 1.8 seconds- not perhaps an
Lizzie Buckley making a particularly intimidating pairing! The girls
engineering breakthrough but triumph nonetheless! The school
were also very successful in the Cross-Country, taking the junior
mock election brought Alex England and Mark Jagger to the
title (with Lauren England, Harriet Scott and Alice Sunderland
forefront as they led the campaign for the LibDems and Green
coming in 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively) and joint second place in
Party respectively. Despite being behind in early opinion polls, Mark eventually won the election - I like to think that with the weight of youths' opinion behind the Greens there's hope for Mother Earth yet - or perhaps I'm looking too deeply and it was the creative marketing with balloons and the ubiquitous wrist bands that won the day! The hard work that students in School House put into all things academic has earned them the Merit Cup this
the senior event (Emma Hammill, Kate Ashworth, Sally Henderson, Catherine McTurk and Tori Janes all achieving top 20 places). Furthermore, the School girls achieved an overwhelming victory in the Inter-house hockey competition, winning every one of their six matches and dominated the Swimming Gala where both Sally and Alice broke school freestyle records. The girls' achievements have meant that School House has sole rights to the Cambridge Cup this year - congratulations! The boys have also represented the house this year, although the seniors were unable to field complete teams in either the hockey or rugby events due to injuries sustained during very competitive seasons. This, however, did not deter those who were able bodied and James Pang and Chris Smalley supplemented their teams with 4th form boys and others 'on loan' from other Houses. Ben Crook has made his mark on the athletics field and has been given the honour of representing North Yorkshire at the English The Peterite 2004-2005
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Lullaby solo at the Cabaret Concert. School House's most prolific musician is probably Simon Wallis. He moved many hearts as he played Last Post so strongly at the Remembrance Service and also contributed his considerable musical talents to T2005 and to no less than nine pieces at the Cabaret Concert, among other performances this year. In addition to myself, other newcomers to the house this year were seventeen third formers and three lower sixth (Amy Jones, Elisabeth Martin and 'Dron' transfer Catherine McTurk), whilst Mr Jones Schools' Championship. Perhaps the boys' finest hour, however, was on a hot summer's afternoon when they retained the Junior Cricket Cup, beating Manor in the final. Manor batted first, scoring 115 for 4; Chris Down was the most successful bowler, dismissing two batsmen in his first over. School made a slow start to the second innings but jack Booth helped to save the day in an impressive partnership with George Miltigan. Next year, the house will be proud to run out in the new house shirts designed by Johnnie Greenwood. The prospect of House Chapel in the Easter term was met
School. The beginning of the year is time for returning and this, the end of the year, is a time for leaving. We bid a fond farewell this year to Alex Sophie Crossley Wear Powell, as his family move to
begin new
adventures in New Zealand; to Tom Richardson and Ed Lewin, who move to York College to continue their education; and, of course to the upper sixth, who also all head to pastures new. Destinations include Jesus College, Cambridge for Head of House, Mark Jagger; Bristol to read
with a surprising flurry of creative ideas. The eventual mix of
Medicine for Sally Henderson and Nottingham to
drama and moral delivered a simple yet effective message - long
read German for Samantha Peace. Peter Horwell
will I think of my conscience in the form of Phoebe Harrison's devil
seeks a career in Law, Gregory Steel and Sarah
on my right shoulder and Helen Gray's angel on my left! School
Waugh in Media, and Emily Wright in Education.
House has also been well represented in this year's dramatic and
Wherever they are headed we wish them every
musical events. Here are just a few examples: Helen gave a
happiness and success. We must also say farewell
particularly sinister performance as one of the three witches in
to Mr Francis who has supported sixth form
Macbeth; whilst Hannah Armstrong and Ed Lewin took to the
students in School House for the past two years. Hannah Armstrong Wear
director's chair for the middle school's production of Confusions
Next year, Mr Painter and fifteen new third formers will join us;
by Alan Ayckbourn. Sam Richards showed himself to be a fine actor
Emma Hammill will take the reins as Head of House and I am
in the making as Terry and George Lockett has been a priceless
delighted that we will also have two other monitors in our midst.
member of the Technical Crew. Elisabeth Martin was among those
Here's looking forward to another eventful, productive and
who played solos with the symphony orchestra this year, Tori Janes
fulfilling year.
injected real feeling into Debussy's Clair de Lune at the summer concert and Alex Crossley sang a beautifully tender Scottish
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and Mr Northfield made a welcome return to
Samantha Hall
House Reports
Temple It has been a year of very mixed emotions in Temple. Most of it has been very happy indeed and, as usual, there has been a tremendous amount of endeavour and success in many areas both in and out of school life. However, this has all been tempered by the very sad news about Philip Walker and Robert Rowbottom. Philip died suddenly last September and Robert was a victim of the Boxing Day tsunami disaster. They had both been members of Temple within the last five years and they will be very sadly missed. However, the House spirit, of which both of them were so proud, moves on and this academic year has seen the culmination of the school careers of a most outstanding upper sixth. They have been a particularly close-knit year group who, besides having
coaching the youngsters in sport.
a great deal of fun, have achieved excellence in many areas.
Charlie, Georgie, Eddie, Ben, Pamela, Sally, Ali, Rory, Alex, Andrew
So thank you Penny, James,
Amongst them we have Captain of the 1st XV Rugby, Captain of
and Lauren for five tremendous years of effort, achievement and
Girls' Tennis, Captain of Girls' Swimming, Captain of the 1st XI
warmth. Oh yes, and thanks for the goldfish!
Cricket, Head of Boats and Head of CCF. They have taken part in
As usual, Temple has excelled in sport this year. The girls won
pretty much every school activity as key players and many of
Rounders, Senior Netball (coming second in the
them have been contributing a great deal to less public (but
competition) and Athletics. Sports day was a notable success: the
equally important) events such as Community Service and
girls came in the top four in every single event with Georgina Duke
Junior
winning the Discuss and the Shot events and Sophie Hammill winning the 300m. Emma Macalister Hall continues to excel winning the High jump, 200m and 800m (gaining school records in the latter two events). She also won the inter-House Cross Country by well over a minute! The girls' sporting year culminated with Georgina Duke winning the Hannah Smith Rackets Cup and Sally McLaren winning the Jo Sargeant Shield for overall sports excellence. Well done to you both. The Boys won both the junior and Senior Rugby competitions (a repeat of last year's success) and they also won Junior Hockey (coming second in the Senior competition).
Y
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On Sports day Sebastian Batchelor won the
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Community Service seems to be a growing feature of Temple life - and I am delighted that this is so. Georgina Duke, Sally McLaren and Tom Fahy have been awarded the 'Millennium Volunteers award' and among many others I was really impressed with the contributions of Sotiria Vargmezi, Charlotte Foster, Alison Mason and Helen Porte. This is an area where pupils can show real initiative - and they have shone. There have also been very fine contributions to Chapel. This has ranged from Charlotte, Alison, and Helen starting off their fund raising campaign to Georgie Duke Intermediate 3000m race, Ben Hough won the Senior Discus, Rory
and David Heaton taking part in the mock election - all of them
Macleod won the Intermediate High Jump and 400m race and the
orating very successfully.
House Chapel went very well
fifth form boys won the Intermediate relay. The three cricketing
(celebrating National Mother Tongue
caps were awarded to Templites: Jonathan Bairstow, Eddie Hilling
Day) and we cunningly incorporated
and Ben Hough. David Heaton was the most improved player and
Monty Python's Yorkshiremen sketch
Eddie Hilling won the fielding cup. Joining Sally's achievement,
(thanks Dave for providing all the flat
Ben Hough was awarded the Guy Shuttleworth Trophy for
caps).
contribution to school sport. Whilst writing this: Alastair MacLeod,
encapsulated Temple House spirit.
Rory Robertson and James Clarke are all trying to qualify for the
As last year it very nicely
Our Christmas dinner was a very
National Rowing team. Well done to all those that took part with
pleasant occasion. The career of'Maz
such willingness and enthusiasm in the competitions - particularly
'n' Dave' is blossoming and they
those who stepped in at the last minute when asked to do so.
didn't
It is a measure of the sporting talent in Temple that the list of
disappoint
with
their
renditions of 'Billy Jean' and 'Life is a
county players is too large to mention here! Nevertheless I would
Sotiria Varqemeii LVI Year
like to mention some outstanding achievements by three
the lower sixth had a bit of a shock at one stage though! The
members of our fourth form. Sebastian Batchelor's performance
warm and friendly atmosphere was very apparent and something
in the Beverly Run was remarkable for a 15 year old: he was the
that Temple should be very proud of.
2nd under 18 home (out of well over 100) in the entire event. Robert
Kinnell
achieved the 2nd fastest
time
in
Great Britain for his age
in
breaststroke
200m this
year and Jonathan Bairstow's Cricket has Hannah Punnett Wear
gone
from
Strength-tO-
strength: he has played for Yorkshire U17 (he is only 15!) and Yorkshire Academy and he has recently been picked for the North
Music has been another area in which Templites have played a Sally
McLaren gained a Diploma in her Violin as well as a Choral Scholarship to St Edmund Hall in Oxford. She was the overall winner in the Music Festival and she 'wowed' the whole school with her very mature and musical performance of Elgar's Violin Sonata in Chapel. Another outstanding musician in the Upper Sixth is Lauren Walker, whose singing has given particular pleasure to very many people - I will certainly follow her future career with great interest. Penny Boxall (again in the same year group) has also shown tremendous talent in her musicianship and she has won the Tudor Howat Prize for Music Composition (as well as two other prizes for Poetry and Creative Writing). Penny should also be congratulated for her outstanding achievement in getting to the short list for the Ackroyd scholarship. Other winners in the Music Festival were Duncan Turnbull, Charlotte Foster and Nicholas Davies.
We say goodbye to Mr Ellis-Davies this year. We will all miss him a great deal and I personally want to thank him for his sage advice over the years and also for his 'deep sympathy' when I am stressing about lockers!
I
wish him a tremendously happy retirement. Thanks must also go to Mr Matkin, Mrs Bainbridge, Mr Blood and Mr Johnston for their help in the House. They care very much for their charges and we are lucky to have them. So another year has been
of England.
prominent role - and this year has been no exception.
Roller Coaster'. One particular girl in
wrapped up, but by the time you will read this the House Spirit
Lorna Emery LVI Year
will have carried us all on into yet another very busy and productive twelve months. M.A. Edwards
Venezuela Expedition Our journey started as we left school for York Railway Station. Loaded up with our two backpacks, a 'project bag' with resources for our project phase, and lots of anticipation and excitement for the expedition ahead. We had spent the day putting up tents, setting up trangia stoves, and learning to be masters in the art of bag-packing. Paul, our World Challenge leader, also allocated us all a number from 1 to 20 in Spanish for safety when we quickly wanted to check if the team were all together - especially useful when changing transport. We learned to live with the odd looks we got from shotuing this in public! Paul unfortunately couldn't pronounce his number so opted for Vimto' instead. Team diary writer, budget person (aka the 'chancellor of the exchequer'), leader for the day, and environmental person (which involved carrying the spade for the trekking toilet), were also appointed. That evening we arrived at Heathrow terminal 2, departure lounge and set up camp for (half) the night in a corner. Our flight to Caracas via Madrid was very pleasant but Cookie and Rory obviously didn't catch enough sleep because on arrival at Caracas airport they walked straight into the ladies toilet, much to everyone's amusement. The 'woman in skirt silhouette sign' is indeed universal... The next day we set off for our whitewater rafting destination after our cheese and ham 'arepa' breakfast - the first of many to come. We quickly learnt that there is a special 'Venezuela time', which meant we could never be sure
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when buses would arrive at their destination from now on. We met
The next part of our journey took us by overnight bus to the
Hugo, our white-water rafting guide, and he drove us by jeep to his
small colonial town of Ciudad Bolivar, where we checked in at the
campsite in the Los Llanos region in the Andes foothills. The rafting
attractive lodgings of travellers hostel 'Amore Patrio'. The rooms
was fantastic, and we were surrounded by amazing scenery: jungle,
were basic but comfortable, and for those who didn't have a room
bubbling rapids, and Venezuela's highest mountain, Humbolt, in
there was a line of hammocks on the roof that provided them with
the distance.
a taste of what was to come on our next phase. We spent a relaxed
Having been introduced to living in tents whilst staying at Hugo's we then went on to further our education by trekking through one of Venezuela's most stunning regions of lush jungle and evergreen forest, the Henri Pittier National Park. The trek was demanding but our team made it in record time, which must be something to do with the shocking amounts of tuna and pasta most of us were eating! We soon got used to our early morning starts and breakfasts of porridge, even though we did steal the occasional envious glances at our guides' breakfast of eggs and bacon. The trek climaxed with our triumphant arrival on a beautiful Caribbean beach which was to be our campsite for the night. We spent the afternoon swimming in the sea and ended the evening with a memorable meal of red sea bass. Next morning, with half of Cookie's head shaved (don't ask!), which caused Mr Hall to gleefully refer to him as looking like a forty year old, we set off across the sea by boat to find our bus which took us back to Maracay.
couple of days washing our kit and sorting out what we were going to take with us to our project phase.
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We left early on the Sunday morning as we had a two-hour bus drive (complete with power ballads on CD!) and then a twohour boat trip up the Rio Caura before we arrived at our destination. The village was called 'El Colonial' and the tribe had been there for three years. There were 100 people there, but only from two families, so it was a really friendly and welcoming environment for our nervous Westerners to come in to. Once our hammocks had been set up and Chef Saxon had been shown his kitchen, we began teaching the kids, which was probably the hardest task any of us had to do! We soon learnt that in order to keep their attention we needed to be always doing something active with them, so many games of cricket and hopscotch were played. One of the most memorable things we did there was probably fishing for piranhas with our eccentric guide Gregory ('my momma, she Chef). Although we didn't eat piranha we did dine one night on a wonderful fish which Gregory had cooked with tomatoes and onions, in between two banana leaves over an open fire. Quite an experience and it tasted wonderful. After the project phase we returned to Ciudad Bolivar for a quick freshen up and then moved onto the even smaller town of Santa Elena where we had another pause before we went up Roraima (2,723 metres), the mountain nicknamed 'mother of water' for a very good reason. Having been briefed by Rawlins Senior we all started our trek with our bags carefully packed and
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ready to fend off the hordes piripiri mosquitos that we h, been frequently warned about. Unfortunately they don't mind DEET so all of us were bitten after the first night. On the fourth day we climbed 'The Ramp' and Roraima lived up to its nickname and rained so hard that we were all drenched by the end of the first
hour.
Nothing,
could
however,
dampen the enormous feeling of achievement that we all felt when we reached the top. The next day was spent exploring the plateau and reaching the official summit. It was a breath taking sight peering over the edge of the cliffs at the rolling Venezuelan landscape below, visible through breaks in the fast-moving cloud. It was then that... : -,: we realised why we spent that last year and a half raising money ToT this trip. Santa Fe was our idyllic rest and relaxation destination where we spent the final four days of our trip wallowing in the sparkling Caribbean sea, sunbathing on the golden sand and getting up for breakfast when we felt like it (there wasn't a bowl of porridge in sight!). Those of us who saw the Caribbean sunrise and sunset will agree that it was a magical experience.
It was so stunning and
colourful. We left feeling we could have spent many more days there (especially with a range of about thirty cocktails on offer at a nearby bar, but we were all glad to be finally going home. We said goodbye to Paul in Caracas, and had an uneventful trip home. We would all like to a huge thank-you to Mr and Mrs Hall, without whom the rip wouldn't have been half as much fun. It truly was the experience of a lifetime... Sarah Crompton, Kathryn Browne UVI
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and a few odd weeks during my time in
Henry David Thoreau once said: 'go confidently in the direction of
South Africa, but for the majority I stayed
your dreams. Live the life you have
with Sam Dormehl. It's a good job I fell
always imagined.' I would have
asleep on Hazel and Simon on the way
never imagined my summer
over and got plenty of rest as from the
in
South Africa to be more than I had
first
ever dreamed.
planned so much to keep me very busy
night
onwards, everyone
had
indeed! On July 14th I said my goodbyes and departed from Heathrow to
We had a week of holidays before
J'burg airport. The flight from J'burg
school started and we made the most of
to East London was quick. Chatting
it! A visit to the lion park, trips 'surfing',
to a South African family proved to
spending numerous hours on the 'divine'
be quite useful as well as very
Nahoon beach and finding 'Friesland' (a
interesting as they gave us (Simon
shop selling the best milkshakes in the
Webster and an exchange student
world) were just a sample of a few
from Wycliffe school, Hazel Spencer-
activities I participated in during my first
Chapman) contacts and a very kind
week in South Africa. I started to think that I would have nothing to do for the remaining five and a half weeks after having such a busy first
Getting off the plane at East London made my stomach turn
week...how wrong I was!
inside out. The thought of not going home for six and a half weeks filled me with excitement but much anxiety. Five crazy, smiling girls, who were soon to turn into some of the closest
School started on Wednesday 21st July, and luckily, as I had met many people within my first week, although really nervous, I had some confidence
friends I have ever made, greeted me and I
in the fact that I would spot a few familiar,
left Simon and Hazel for my new home. I
cheerful faces. I did not need to be so
stayed with Jess Clarke for my first week
rl.
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nervous because everyone was so welcoming and not once in my
to Shamwari- one of the best game parks in the world- for an
time there did I feel out of place (quite surprising, as I was the only
evening and morning drive. The only animal I didn't see was a
one with an English accent!).
hippo-it was awesome and I was very grateful to Mrs.Dormehl for
During my time at Clarendon I played 3rd and 2nd team
arranging it.
hockey, netball and attempted water polo. It was such an opportunity getting to play with the girls, who were really good sportswomen and it was an honour to play matches for Clarendon. Playing away matches gave me a further chance to do a bit of travelling and see the other schools in the area. I attended English, Art, Biology and Afrikaans on a regular basis, getting a taster of Travel and Tourism, Home Economics and History, on a not so regular basis. I would like to mention that I gave an analysis to a class of 20+ on Seamus Heaney's Blackberry Picking; I hope I
vas able to watch many friends perform
the joint
Clarendon and Selborne production of 'District six' (a very understand half of it as half was in Afrikaans!). As
as coinciding
h Selborne for drama
productions, the Clari girls are very loyal supporters of Selborne's rugby and hockey teams, so many of my Saturday afternoons were
I did so many different, unbelievably amazing things during my six and a half weeks, but to me the best experience was just being
on the touch line!
a part of their wonderful community and meeting so many I had a very busy life outside of school, a few Sunday evenings
fascinating people. My host families were like a true family to me
I went to the local church and on one occasion got to sing in their
and the girls became best friends- I can't explain how much I miss
band. Being involved with the church then gave me the
them.
opportunity to visit a township BOmins outside of East London and deliver gifts to the children. That in itself was a completely different experience and has made me very aware and concerned about the problems in South Africa. Fantastically, Sam's Mum organised for Hazel, Alice (another exchange student) and I to go
I'd like to thank the school for giving me the opportunity to go on the exchange to Clarendon; I can honestly say I had the time of my life. Emma Hammill LVI
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French Exchange to Selnongey Oct 2004 We arrived tired and hungry after a long journey but excited to meet our French correspondents and after a wait on the coach they arrived also and we were introduced. The following day we visited the citadel in Besancon. It was a fun day although the rain damped our spirits a little. A walk along the city ramparts was followed by a visit to the zoo and then the World War II resistance Museum. Wet and bedraggled we took lunch in a local restaurant and when our stomachs were full we set off to shop. Besancon centre was very pretty and we enjoyed the sites. After our first night staying with our French families we went to school. I have to say I didn't understand much of what we were being taught. Two lessons were followed by lunch, which wasn't as bad as I had expected. After lunch a volley ball match between French and English was arranged. We won!
outdoor museum with a vineyard and a deer enclosure. There were old aeroplanes and vehicles to see and most of the guys spent the afternoon wandering amongst the exhibits.
The
afternoon
was filled with a tour of the chateau at Brochon where as a special favour we were allowed to see the dormitories.
girls' This
was the only room containing furniture from the time the chateau was built. After a weekend with our families Monday was packed with hardly a minute to rest. First we visited the Hospice at Beaune
On our last day we visited a cheese factory where we saw cheese being processed. It was well smelly! Even though I like cheese I found the stench overwhelming and when it came to tasting the cheese I tried two but couldn't manage the third as the smell was so strong. After some fresh air we travelled to Toison d' Or.We found a massive shopping centre where we spent the remainder of the day spending what money we had left. The last evening was spent with our French families. We left for home at 6,00am the following morning. Thanks to Mr Hodsdon, Mrs Round and Miss. Coeffe. Alex Ashworth III
followed by inspecting some wfHPlNiBrs. Unfortunately we were \ not allowed to taste the wine.^After lunch our next stop was an
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Battlefields report 2005 44 students from the 4th year greatly enjoyed this year's Battlefields tour. Weather conditions were not as fortuitous as last year but somehow we managed to dodge most of the showers in the Battlefields area! Many of the students looked bleary-eyed as we departed St. Peter's early in the morning. Thankfully, we were ably transported throughout by Alec, our coach driver, who has now become somewhat of a feature on the St. Peter's tour! After a smooth outward journey we arrived in Arras at the Hotel Moderne and discovered that this year the local fair was on in the market place. This was a delight for both students and staff alike and led to an epic battle between Mr. Gwilliam, Mr. Sergeant, Mr. Armstrong and Alec on the go-karts. Ask Mr. Sergeant who won?! A peaceful night's rest ensued ready for an early start the next morning. The Somme area was where the offensives of the summer of 1916 hoped to draw away the German pounding of Verdun and
Our final day of touring was based around the battlefields of
provide a crucial breakthrough. It is most remembered for the
Flanders. This was where most of the British Expeditionary Force
extreme casualties of the first day, visible today in the many
was wiped out in 1914 and where many lives were lost in the
cemeteries that lie around the hilltops. After visiting Serre road, we
various battles of Ypres. We started off in the Flanders Field
moved onto Beaumont-Hamel, scene of some of the most intense
Museum in Ypres and were well guided by two locals. This is a
fighting. The landscape remains scarred by shells to this day and
most impressive museum capturing the spirit of the war
proved interesting to visit. Several other areas were also visited to
extremely well. This was followed by what is now our regular visit
demonstrate the scale of both the offensive and the casualties.
to the Leonidas chocolate shop to see Hans and Stephanie. Hans
The interest of the students was a delight to see and I am always
put on an excellent show as usual and gave our students some
impressed with the depth and range of their questioning.
great deals on his chocolate. We also visited theTyne Cot British
The second day saw an early morning visit to the Notre Dame de Lorette cathedral and museum (which this year we managed to get into with ease!) and a chance to see just how close the trenches could get at times. The strategic point of Vimy Ridge (and the Canadian War memorial) was also visited but was closed for
cemetery (Passchendaele), Hills 60 and 62 as well as the Langemarck German cemetery. It was wonderful to see that some had researched information about family members before travelling and it was a pleasure to enable them to visit their graves or see their name remembered.
renovations obscuring the excellent view. We then moved on to
The Menin gate service in Ypres was an appropriate end to the
Bruges for the afternoon to see this wonderful mediaeval city and
visit. This year we took part in the service and two of our students
for the students, a chance to shop! This year we returned to Anny's
represented the school in laying a wreath to commemorate Old
place (Hotel Oude Abdij) in Belgium where, as ever, we were well
Peterites and others whose lives were so tragically ended by this
looked after. The students were delighted to be the first ones
war. It was a moving occasion and rounded off our itinerary
allowed in the new annex, which was excellent for a group like
perfectly.
ours.
The students were a credit to themselves and the school throughout the trip and I am glad that they enjoyed it. Should you wish to find out more about the various places we visited and see some photos of the sites, Mr. Armstrong has an excellent site at www.johnarmstrong.org.uk/battlefields05
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the History department website. I would like to thank him for all the research he did, and continues to do, on the Old Peterites who fought in the war and for his organisation of the crosses, wreaths and the Menin Gate service. Mr. Sergeant was once again an excellent tour guide and I thank him and the other staff for all the contributions they made. Finally I should thank Richard Drysdale. The success of this trip is entirely down to the work he did over many years. I can thoroughly recommend the trip he is offering for adults and I wish him well in his retirement. Stephen Gwilliam History Department
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This year the classics department ventured to Greece for the first time in many years. The first ten minutes of our journey to Manchester Airport passed uneventfully until Mr Adams realised he had a ticket for Carl Burton, but a passport for Carl Wheeler... Amid much confusion Carl explained about his alter ego but luckily Mr Adams managed to sweet talk the ticket attendants and convince them that Carl Burton and Wheeler were one and the same.As it was, we nearly boarded minus Mr Adams and Miss Ellis •as they took an accidental detour around the airport before relocating their defenceless charges! We know Miss Ellis is a highly intelligent lady so we didn't quite believe her when she told us she "meant to go that way!" After successfully arriving in Athens we visited Mycenae in a ^somewhat 'zombified' state, before moving on to the theatre of Dionysus at Epidavros.This amazing structure, carved 2,300 years ago out of the side of a mountain, seats over 20,000 people. We tested the theatre's legendary acoustics which enable one to hear even the smallest noises from the performance area all the way up
Classics Trip to Greece. Easter 2005 to the back row. Mr Brown's whispered "secret" that he had no pants on went down a storm with the surrounding tourists all of whom heard what he said very clearly, thus proving the legend very true! We woke up the next morning feeling refreshed (most of us, anyway!) having had the chance to sleep for the first time in 36 hours: sleep deprivation was mainly due, it has to be said, to the eclectic choice of music that was played by the hoods at the back of the bus pretty much all the way from York to our first hotel in Tolon! From there we moved on to Olympia, which was stunningly beautiful and tranquil...until we began our own Olympic Games, that is. Events included sprinting, chariot racing, and international long jump to name but a few, but we were soon chased away by an irate Greek attendant who took inexplicable offence at our enthusiastic participation. And this the birthplace of the Olympic Games! Later, some members of the group took advantage of the beautiful weather and sunbathed in the empty pool of our new hotel whilst sampling the local oranges and other fruits of the area. That night the group had their first taste of Greek nightlife where new dancing talents (sic) were discovered, but there was more to come at Delphi when most of the group visited a local night club and made some interesting friends and forged international links. However, the nightlife at Delphi was as nothing compared to the temple that housed Apollo's oracle, and the amazing museum containing some of Greece's best treasures, such as the statues of the Argive heroes Kleobis & Biton, and the fantastic bronze charioteer.
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The next day we embarked on the muchawaited trip to Athens travelling via the very beautiful monastery of Osios Loukas where we all drank from a healing spring
to
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ourselves,
and
discovered that one of the resident priests was a lifelong supporter of Manchester United! The sprawling city of Athens is itself not very attractive, but the visit to the Parthenon more than made up for this, especially as Miss Ellis nearly got arrested for illegal tour guiding! After a couple of hours looking round Athens we were driven to our hotel where we had to say goodbye to our bus driver, George.This faithful Hellene had driven us up and down the mountains of Greece, had led us to the best restaurants and arranged free entry into every nightclub we encountered; moreover, he seemed to know everybody, but everybody, in Greece. His going was a body blow, his departure bring
weather, we still managed to make the best of it. We spent much
accompanied by a now-familiar chorus of "See ya then, George!"
of our time playing football with Dimitri junior, before returning to the hotel where we were the only guests, much to the delight of
That evening we had a traditional Greek meal at a taverna (no chicken and chips for once, expect for Andy!) and the next morning was spent either shopping or going to the National Archaeological Museum for the few who weren't already museum-ed out!
Harriet as she was able to speak again in her normal voice, still managing to overpower most of us at top volume! We spent our final full day shopping on the other side of the island, where Adam was attacked by a flying bottle of water, before celebrating Jacob's birthday in style at 'Dimitri's Bar'. The holiday was a complete success and all those in the Upper Sixth are considering stowing away on the next trip to Crete. Thanks so much to the wonderful teachers who put up with us
all: Mr "Apollo" Greek-speaking Adams, Miss Ellis our resident Criminal, Mr Brown, our official photographer who felt compelled to use up all of the 500 photos he had been given, and Miss Haynes, the Monopoly Queen! Our lasting impressions of the trip will be of the numerous different calls from the "posse" at the back (including 'Quiet', 'Favela', and 'George!'), frequent Spiderman impressions, chicken
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and chips, chicken kebabs and chips, chicken and mash, chicken and chicken, etc, and all of us standing out like sore thumbs in our
Our new bus driver sadly lacked the skills of his more suave
matching designer hoodies. This is, of course, not to mention the
predecessor, for we only narrowly made the ferry to our last
wonderful sights, tastes and smells of beautiful Greece and the
destination, the island of Aegina - the so called Ibiza of Greece -
lovely people we met there.
where we hoped to engage in a little r and r; but, as Harry White, so eloquently exclaimed: "My village is a busier place!" However, despite most places being shut and a distinct decline in the
P.S Who stole the doorknob?! Sarah Crompton and Chloe Johnson UVI
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VI Form Art visit to The Yorkshire Sculpture Park On a cold and disappointingly inclement Sunday morning the Art staff and a group of Vi form students visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park: a 500 acre outdoor gallery set in 18th century landscape, in which an abundance of well known works of art are set. On arrival Mr. Darmody had no hesitation in ushering us to a group of Moore sculptures, which he enthused would inform and support our projects, and he set us to producing a set of charcoal sketches which we executed sitting on the damp grass. We then progressed to be shown a number of works by Caro, more drawing. Following some respite from intense drawing and the lowering temperature outside we entered the warmth of the YSP's indoor centre for a coffee and a bite to eat. It seemed only too soon that we were encouraged and then hurried outside by Mr. Hall for an experimental drawing session from Hepworth's 'Family of Life'. Despite the weather, providing less than ideal conditions for outdoor drawing, we enjoyed the day and produced some good and interesting work. Phoebe Harrison. LVI
4th Form Expedition Day. Non-Geography students examined the Alum works and the geology at Ravenscar.
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3rd Form Pennine Way Camping Trip The next morning we woke up at around six (or tried to!), and had left the campsite by twenty to eight, having eaten a nourishing meal of Ready Brek and scotch pancakes. We walked
twenty
kilometres on the second day, the climax being a very difficult ascent of one of the Pennines' three most famous mountains: Pen-y-Ghent. Reaching the 695m summit of Pen-y-Ghent proved to be the highlight of the trip for almost On 2nd to 4th July, a group of twenty four 3rd Formers went
everyone.
on a weekend camping trip in the middle of the Pennines. We followed 55 kilometres of the Pennine way from Cargrave to
At Horton in Ribblesdale, we set up camp rather more quickly
Hawes staying two nights at two different campsites. One was in
than in Malham, as we were now experts at putting up the tents(!),
Malham, and the other was in Morton in Ribblesdale.
and set about cooking our evening meal. My team cooked Penne Bolognaise, again with sauce from a jar! After Dinner, we all
Everyone was split up into two teams of twelve, plus a teacher and two adults from World Challenge. We left at 9 o'clock on
participated in a few team building activities, before settling down around eleven.
Saturday morning, and headed for Skipton. At Skipton, we had to shop for the food that we would eat over the next three days. With
Having planned our final day's
a budget of £1 per person per meal, we had somewhere in the
twenty two kilometres walk to
region of £90 to feed 15 people for seven meals. I don't know what
Hawes, we awoke at 5 o'clock. We
parents complain about - shopping is easy!
ate our breakfast of Ready Brek and Bagels, and left at five to
Our next challenge was to get to Cargrave where we would start walking. We had to arrange public transport, and arrived in Gargrave, by bus, at around half past one. Next, each team had to sort out their route. We had to follow the Pennine way up to a campsite
in
M a l h a m . Having set off, we
quickly
realised
that
walking
with
65
litre
seven. We walked the first 10 km in good spirit and weather, but around half way, the heavens opened, as did the rucksacks, to get out waterproofs. It continued to rain until the final kilometre or two approaching Hawes. We arrived in Hawes at 1 o'clock, which was a lot earlier than expected, and filled in time shopping and playing in the playground until the other team arrived at twenty to three! We then handed back our borrowed kit, and left on the coach to return to school at half past five on Monday evening.
rucksacks isn't as easy as it
I would like to thank Mr. Stephen for organising this trip, and
l o o k s ,
also a huge thanks from everyone to Mr. Matkin, Mr. Adams and
especially when
the four adults from World Challenge who accompanied us,
you're half the height of everyone else as I am! We arrived in
without whom this trip would not have been possible or so
Malham three hours later, having walked 10 kilometres, to great
enjoyable.
relief!
Peter Rowley III Year
The campsite in Malham had a small stream running through it which proved to be a source of great amusement! Our plastic bowls made excellent Frisbees but perhaps we should have played a bit further away from the stream! On our arrival, we were faced with the challenge of putting our tents up. Having done this (some more quickly than others!) we set about making our first meal, after being shown how to use the stoves and meths. My team had arranged to cook rice with Tikka Masala sauce, (out of a jar, we have to confess!). The other team were rather more adventurous, making their own bolognaise sauce. Having eaten our somewhat delicious meal, we eventually got to sleep at around half past eleven.
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Ski Trip to France Snow boarding, IV form boys on slopes
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The Great Glen Canoeing Trip July 05 We left school on a gloriously sunny day, in the middle of a bomb scare, to begin our adventure. This would be a relaxing week paddling along beautiful Scottish lochs. Or so we thought! After a relatively uneventful journey we arrived at Fort William and following a quick battle with the Youth Hostel's oven, we settled down to a good meal and night's rest. Mrs. Wike and Helena who had been delayed on the train later joined us. We
and wet. After a good meal of fish and chips and a decent night in
discovered that Helena's journey had been much more interesting
a campsite (thank you Mrs. Wike), we felt ready to tackle Loch
than ours. The offer of guys' phone numbers and a free CD
Ness.
seemed much more appealing than a mini bus ride. During the hard day paddling we played many games to We began the route on
amuse ourselves. However, Piers, Tom and Hally created the most
Loch Lochy and spent an
imaginative but disgusting form of entertainment. Let's just say
enjoyable afternoon sitting
that we will never view cup cakes in the same way ever again. We
on its shores, after the slight
wild camped that night at the top of a cliff.
oversight by our instructors of
not
bringing
enough
canoes. After a few problems with mastering the basics we made it to our first camp site. Here we discovered a new insect repellent; if you put Holly in a tent, the midges attack
her
and
leave
everyone else alone! Andy and Archie provided the next day's entertainment. They serenaded the group with every song they could think of, at times adding their own lyrics, which I will not repeat. It was during a
On our final day of canoeing the wind was strong and we were able to sail the rest of the loch. However, there was no sight of Nessie, which, to settle a few arguments, does exist and is female! In the afternoon we engaged in another canoeing course and after a little paddling half of the group sat on the bank and watched those stupid enough to voluntarily jump into the freezing water. We spent our final night camping in Fort William where an Irish Scout Group challenged the boys to a football match. Much pride was at stake but we did think the guys over-did it when they started stretching on the pitch. Anyhow, all was in vain as the score was 5-0 to Ireland.
break, to learn paddling techniques , that we almost lost Mr.
Mr. Francis, banging on tents, woke us early so that we could
Francis. We watched as his canoe with him asleep in it, began to
get to a local hotel in time to see The Lions get stuffed by The All
drift into the middle of the loch. Luckily our laughter woke him,
Blacks.
and he managed to regain the shore. Later that day our newly acquired skills were tested on rapids in the river linking Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. We had been informed that "rocks are our friends". However, in Emma MH's and my case, they weren't, as we seemingly hit every rock in the river. We all came through relatively unscathed, apart from Josh and Roy who managed to capsize twice! Finally, having baled half of the river from our canoes, we reached Loch Ness feeling tired
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The only excitement on the way back to York was when the tarpaulin blew off the mini bus roof and having to run alongside the motorway to retrieve it. A big thank you to Mr. Francis, Mrs. Wike and everyone from World Challenge for such an enjoyable trip. Sophie Cuthbertson V year
The Peter Taylor Room On June 11th 2005, The Peter Taylor Room was formally opened by Sue Taylor, accompanied by Rachel and Ben. The room contains twelve computers, and an A3 colour printer donated by the family. The door carries a commemorative plaque made by Mike Dawson, and in the room is a framed photograph designed by David Morris, with words by Richard Drysdale. The idea for the room emanated from a wish by Peter himself and Derek Paterson to facilitate computer access at a far point on the campus. Derek developed the idea and the room is a result of the energy he put into the project. The opening was followed by a walk to the Grove / Clifton lawn where a bench has been placed by Paul Taylor in appreciation of Peter's work in Clifton House. A portrait of Peter was also on display before its installation in the Senior Common Room RJ.Bulcock
Alcuin Library Arriving after the term has started requires some catching up, so I am very grateful to Avril Pedley for her time and patience in settling me in. I feel extremely fortunate to have inherited such a well-stocked and well-organised library. I hope I can build on the excellent work begun by my predecessors. During the year we have celebrated World Book Day with a week of Booktasters - short introductions to a range of authors, quizzes and a Big Book Swap. Plans are in hand to enhance the IT provision, so that the Library can be used more easily by classes and individuals for research using both books and electronic resources. This will
during the year. Donations have been gratefully received from the
provide greater opportunities to develop library and information
following leavers and their parents at the time of going to press:
skills teaching in context. The Alice Inquiry module, which gives details of our holdings, is also available Intranet
now
through and
the
can
Joshua Tindell; Marcus Keatinge; Laura Eastwood; Marcus Denison; Peter Slower; Alice Lindley; Chloe Johnson; Sarah Waugh; Timothy Heaps; Rory Robertson and Lauren Walker. These books created a lively and varied display in the Library.
be
Further items have been received from Mr Piers Dudgeon, Mr
accessed from anywhere
J.B. Dixon, Mr Peter Jones, Mrs Powell, Richard Drysdale and David
on site.
Hughes. We sincerely thank all these donors for their generosity.
I must express my
Pat Chandler
thanks to all of those who have
donated
books
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Beverley 10k/2k Runs 100 runners representing St Peter's School took part in the Beverley 2k & 10k runs on Sunday 15th May in aid of 'Baseline1. With much cooler conditions compared to previous years, many personal bests were achieved, not least of all Sebastian Bachelor's incredible 36mins 32secs making him not only St Peter's first runner home, but 2nd male Under 18 overall. St Peter's first female pupil home was Sarah Welsh in a credible time of 53mins
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55secs. The complete list of St Peter's finishers are below demonstrating what a close competition it was not only between the pupils but between the staff too - no egos at stake here! 0:36:32 0:38:44 0:40:07 0:41:05 0:41:11 0:41:35 0:41:58 0:42:04 0:42:22 0:42:45 0:43:07 0:43:54 0:44:30 0:44:39 0:44:40 0:45:16 0:46:04 0:46:05 0:46:35 0:46:53 0:46:57 0:47:22 0:47:30 0:48:06 0:49:15 0:49:30 0:50:04 . 0:50:44
BACHELOR, Sebastion SMALLMAN- SMITH, Richard HALL, Chris LUM, Ricard TAYLOR, Paul ADAMS, Mathew WATT, Duncan LAWRENCE, Martin TOOBY-SMITH, Angela WRIGHT, Francis WILLIAMS, Toby PANG, Edmund CANTRILL, Joshua MACLEOD, James HAYWARD, Mike MILLS, Simon HOPKINSON, Christopher SWAN, Richard PANG, James SMITH, Andy STEPHEN, Patrick LETHAM, James FOGELL, Jonathan KIRSCH, Richard TOWERS, Richard PATTERSON, Derek MONTEITH, Maurice JOHNSON, Robin
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But this was not however just a race, but an opportunity to achieve personal goals and nobody demonstrated that more than Mrs Denison, Mrs Hough and Mrs Hayward - parents of some of our pupils who proved to themselves that they can run the distance too! Also, Mark Baker has to be congratulated in running the entire distance without walking with the assistance of two of the School's most outstanding sportsmen Will Butler & Eddie Hilling. We were also well represented in the 2k by some St Olave's pupils; some of our own St Peter's pupils; plus children of staff hoping to make the transition up to the 10k in a few years time. And it was all worth it just for the 'king-size' Mars bar and the goody bag everyone received at the finish. 0:51:02 0:51:13 0:51:43 0:51:52 0:52:13 0:53:40 0:53:55 0:53:56 0:54:23 0:54:29 0:54:44 0:54:58 0:55:14 0:55:31 0:55:33 0:57:44 0:58:09 0:58:29 0:58:44 0:58:51 0:59:33 1:00:12 1:01:59 1:02:25 1:04:19 1:05:25 1:05:49 1:12:57 1:12:57 1:14:05 1:14:05 1:14:05 1:16:15 1:16:15
JARVIS, lain WATERS, Christian ROACH, James SMITH, Peter ROBERTSON, lain
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DOBBINS, Joshus CUTHBERTSON, Sophie BROWNE, Kathryn SMITH, William SMITH, Jacob JOHNSON, Chole GREENWOOD, Johnnie MACLEOD, Joan JANES, Victoria GROOM, Margaret RAMAGE.Alan Me TURK, Catherine SMITH, Dawn HAYWARD, Margaret DOBINSON, Rebecca BUSS, Helen HEARN, Felicity CODE, Harriet SYKES, Abbey DENISON, Louise HOUGH, Ben BAKER, Mark HILLING, Eddie BUTLER, William LEAF, Paul LEAF, Lorraine
The day was once again completed by a barbeque on the
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Music School Lawn - and the sun shone enabling all competitors
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On Saturday 9th October, a team made up of Emma Mackenzie, Dominic Jameson, Roland Leung and Sha Yang, travelled to Liverpool to compete in the 2004 Liverpool Physics Olympics. After our extremely early start and several failed attempts to teach us bridge, we arrived at Liverpool Station. Throughout the course of the day we participated in six challenges, testing our teamwork and problem solving ability, or quite possibly the lack of it. The first challenge involved trying to locate the position of a radioactive source in a cube, consisting of a variety of materials inside, hidden from view. Given a Geiger counter and a lot of guesswork we obtained a result that set the stage for a string of unremarkable performances. After spinning around blindfolded on the lawn in what could be only generously be called a coordinated fashion, trying to pass a baton from one team member to another, we returned to the indoor events. Whilst trying to determine the distance between tracks on a CD with a laser, we began to think that this might not have been our year, delivering another middling result. Lunch was short and mainly consisted of us trying frantically to complete the Fermi Quiz. This is a quiz in which problems are posed and must be solved by estimation and answers given to the nearest power of ten. For example, how many seconds are there until Liverpool becomes the European Capital of Culture? This would happen at the start of 2008, which was 102 million seconds away. This can also be expressed as 1.02x108, so the answer was 8. This proved to be our strong suit,
generators. The catch was that we did not know which speaker was connected to our team's generator. Once we had finally discovered which was our speaker, the code was so fast that the sounds became blurred. After guessing the answer incorrectly, we listened to another team's speaker and used our own code. At last we managed to get it right. To finish the day, we constructed a rocket, using a plastic drinks bottle, blue-tack, card and some sticky-backed plastic. In truly Blue Peter-esque style, it flew majestically for all of four yards, before hitting the ceiling. This unfortunate accident prevented the bottle from reaching its full potential, giving another mediocre result, leaving us 12th out of 27, but with one victory to our names. Afterwards, all the teams gathered in the lecture theatre for the prize giving, where we received our T-shirts. Everyone was given a Physics Olympics mug.
as we won this event out of the thirty-two schools that
Soon we were on a train returning to York, whilst playing a few
took part.This enabled us to receive a very
more games of bridge. On our return we went for a pizza to round
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stunning and very large T-shirt. In the afternoon we tried our hand at communicating letters using our own
code
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off the day. The whole team would like to thank Mr. Morris for giving up his time to take us and for teaching us bridge. Emma Mackenzie and Dominic Jameson UVI
British Physics Olympiad and Challenge Competitions 2005 Back Row:
Dominic Ketteringham (Commendation), Timothy
Johnson (Commendation), Richard Kirsch (Commendation), lain Macalister (Bronze), George Lockett (Commendation); Middle Row: Milly Stasiak (Commendation), Katherine Francis (Commendation), Katherine Miller (Commendation), Duncan Turnbull (Commendation), Christopher Cronin (Commendation), Theo Grace (Commendation); Front Row: ShaYang (Bronze 11), Joseph Tang (Bronze 11), James Knox (Bronze 11), Robin Johnson (Commendation), Andrew Miller (Commendation), Alistair Macleod (Commendation), Roland Leung (Commendation).
School Archives "Steady progress" could be written at the bottom of this
Edward Stuart (St Olave's
year's report by any Head Master. Our collection grows, the
1916-21, and Rise 1921-
computerisation increases, and donations still come in. In
25). The picture shown is
recognition of the fact that the archives have now indisputably
of St Olave's House in
outgrown their accommodation in School House, a new storage
1920
with
Kenneth
area has been given to them where less-frequently used items can
Chilman, in his first year at
be stored and by the time this article goes into print the move
the School, second from
should have been accomplished.
the left in the front row. Mr
We have received the following generous donations (in
Christopher
M.
alphabetical order of donor) - Nicholas Barton has sent a
Hansen sent a photograph
considerable collection of items relating to his time at school (St
of
Olave's 1950-54, and Queen's 1954-60). These include various
formerly the property of
the
1st
XI,
1921,
service sheets, items relating to his time as a Monitor, and a
R.N. Newby, who attended
splendid watercolour by Nick himself, showing the Colours
the school from 1920-22.
Ceremony of the 1st Rugby XV, c. 1957. Mrs Calderhead of York gave us a rare York Historic Pageant
John Pearson (Temple 196772) has given us a very rare royal
booklet, 1909, which includes a list of officials, cast lists etc, and
blue swimming team blazer and also a copy of his new book "Train
names those from St Peter's who took part.
doors slamming". This is a very appealing story spanning the last 80 years of the 20th century and one woman's life then - it
Mrs Rachel Davison of Sheffield has presented a wonderful collection of photographs of St Olave's and St Peter's between
includes many scenes set in York and indirect references to the school.
1920 and 1925, formerly the property of her late brother, Thomas Mrs Sandra Pratt has sent an album of photographs of St Peter's c 1920, and a group of letters from her father, Alfred W. Milne, while a pupil at school from 1920-22. Lastly, an unknown well-wisher left a batch of photographs
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St Peter's Einstein Week, 12th to 17th March, 2005. Albert Einstein was born on 14th March, 1879. In 1905 he published three papers that completely changed the way we see the whole universe: 1.
He mathematically modelled Brownian Motion to prove the existence of atoms.
2.
He won the Nobel Prize for his paper on the photoelectric effect, which showed that light behaved like a stream of particles. This started the thinking behind Quantum Physics.
3.
He explained special relativity. That is how moving clocks run slow and objects can shrink and gain mass at the same time. Ten years later he came up with a general theory of relativity,
which filled the gaps and introduced gravity into his view of space time and showed that time passed faster on the tops of mountains than in valleys.
byword for genius. St Peter's School pupils and staff learned a lot,
The Physics Department decided to celebrate the 100th
had fun and widened their experience. Einstein is famous for many
anniversary of this great achievement and his birthday, with an
quotations. One of them is," Education is what remains after one
Einstein Week.
has forgotten everything one learned in school." I do hope that they will remember this week!
The week began with a visit by some staff, fifth and sixth form students to the Lyceum in Sheffield to see a stunning performance
Andrew Rogerson.
of Terry Johnson's 'thought' play, "Insignificance." Set in 1953, Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, her first husband Joe DiMaggio and Senator Joseph McCarthy meet in Einstein's hotel bedroom. Einstein is guilty about the atom bomb and Monroe is superbly funny explaining Relativity and then very touching when she
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offers Einstein her body in exchange for his mind. It was a very funny and moving play and a splendid evening out for us all.
Thirty sixth formers entered the National Senior Mathematics Challenge. The paper was, as ever, very challenging. Certificates
At morning break on Monday, thanks to the kitchen staff,
were awarded for:
most of the school enjoyed a wonderful chocolate, E=mc2 Gold -3 awards
birthday cake. This was followed at lunchtime with a specially
Silver -10 awards
themed lunch. The food and decorations were really good.
Bronze - 9 awards Each lunchtime, in and around the Rutherford Lab., there were a series of well-attended demonstration experiments on muons, speed of light, Brownian Motion and the Photoelectric Effect.
Hao Lin Wu achieved the top mark at St Peter's, scoring 82 marks out of a maximum 125.
There were computer simulations and superb explanations of the Middle School
mathematics of Time Dilation, Lorentz Contraction and E=mc2. It was a joy listening to my colleagues enthusing over and explaining these difficult concepts so well.
The
younger
pupils
sat
the
National
Intermediate
Mathematics Challenge. Out of 50 entries the results were:
The week ended with a guest speaker on Thursday evening. Dr.
Cold -13 awards
Richard Keesing from the University of York gave an excellent and
Silver - 9 awards
fascinating account of "Einstein's Extraordinary Universe." It was
Bronze -11 awards
attended by a lot of students, teachers and three retired Physics teachers Keith Pemberton, Don Hamilton and Dick Hubbard. I couldn't help but think that they, like me, were interested in the idea of slowing down time. Might it be possible to avoid getting any older?
Third former Peter Rowley achieved the highest mark at St Peter's, scoring 105 marks out of a maximum of 135. Both he and William Robinson sat the Olympiad paper. Three fifth formers were entered for the European Kangaroo Challenge, with William Holmes gaining the highest mark of 80 out of 135.
Albert Einstein was a strange, eccentric but extraordinary man. To physicists and non-physicists alike he has become the
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UKMTTeam Challenge National Final, Guildhall, London In April, Peter Rowley and Sam Hall, together with Alex Dickinson and Vicky Bew from St. Olave's, competed in the regional final of the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Team Challenge. Over 1000 teams competed in regional finals around the country and the top 60 were invited to the National Finals, which took place in July at the Guildhall in London. The pupils were expected to do background research into the topic of 'Dissections of Shapes' in order to design a poster, as well as compete in a Croup Circus, a Cross Number, a Head to Head and a Relay competition on the day. They did extremely well to make the final and should be congratulated on being placed 23rd in this national competition. D. J. Spencer
Bank of England Competition "Target two point zero" In November four upper sixth economics students took part
The St.Peter's team of
Mark Jagger (captain), Dominic
in the Bank of England's "Target Two Point Zero" competition. The
Jameson, Charlie Parry and Helen Round gave a very strong
competition involves each team playing the role of the Bank's
'Powerpoint' presentation to support their decision and were most
Monetary Policy Committee, which has been given the target of
impressive when answering tough questions from a panel of Bank
achieving two per cent inflation by the Chancellor of the
of England economists. The judges praised their "clear analysis and
Exchequer. They must therefore make a presentation to the
thorough coverage of the issues". As a result of this performance,
judges supporting their decision on the correct level of interest
St Peter's won their Yorkshire regional heat against strong
rates needed to meet this target.
opposition, which included teams from Ampleforth and Scarborough, to progress to the Northern Area Final. This was the first time that a team from St Peter's had ever reached this stage of the competition. The Northern Area Final took place at the end of February in Sheffield. Having driven there in a snowstorm, the minibus was unable to proceed all of the way to the venue, and the team had to walk the last half mile uphill in heavy snow. Nevertheless they gave an impressive performance, which was notable for each member's ability to speak without reference to a script and their confidence in parrying questions. This round however was won by Newcastle RGS and the St Peter's team did not make it through to the national final at the Bank of England in London, and a shot at the £10 000 first prize. They did however, represent the school extremely well in this prestigious national competition and they
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can be proud of their collective effort. M. Painter The Peterite 2004-2005
Mock Election Report 200 During the run-up to the 2005 General Election, the school
Although final opinion polls showed a retained lead for the
held its own 'mock election', in part to raise awareness of the
Conservatives, a poll of issues important to pupils taken the same
wider political landscape. Campaigning throughout the school
day, where the traditionally Conservative policy areas of crime,
began on April 13th, with candidates from the three main parties
immigration and Europe barely gained 10%, may have been a hint
as well as from three minor parties all much in evidence out in the
of things to come. Mock-election day was held on April 28th .The
corridors, canvassing for recognition and votes.
results were striking when compared with the real thing two weeks
Early opinion polls suggested a landslide victory for one of the
later:
more right-wing parties, with 56% of the vote shared between the
The Green Party (Mark Jagger) - 96 votes
Conservative and Pro-Hunting camps and both Labour and the
The Real Socialist Party (David Heaton) - 92 votes
Real Socialists failing to reach the 5% mark. However, as the week
Independent Pro-Hunting (Ceorgie Duke) - 85 votes
progressed and candidates began giving speeches in chapel, these
The Conservative Party (Robyn Webster) - 82 votes
initial prejudices began to fall away.
The Liberal Democrat Party (Alex England) - 45 votes
Labour candidate Jacob Lister overcame the unenvied task of
The Labour Party (Jacob Lister) - 19 votes
speaking first in chapel in quite some style, with a speech almost
What occurred was a near complete reversal of opinion poll
echoed by Tony Blair prior to May 5th. Lister was rewarded
predictions, epitomised by the last second rise of the Real Socialist
immediately, with a 15% rise in opinion polls, largely at the
Party, from dead last to close second, only 4 votes behind the
expense of Conservative candidate Robyn Webster, who fell from
winner, Mark Jagger and the Green Party.
first position to third. All speeches given were of a commendably high standard and included such memorable moments as Mark Jagger's chapel blackout and David Heaton's campaign for motorway safety. The final few days before the election saw campaigning become somewhat heated, with allegations varying from teacher conspiracy to rigged opinion polls and voter intimidation. All six candidates pursued a poster campaign, to the extent that pupils
Clearly demonstrated by the result was distaste among Peterites for the three leading British political parties, all being beaten to the first three places by more minor parties. Turnout among pupils was high, at 78%, notably above the post-war British average of 75%. If only as much could be said of the staff turnout! Overall, 'Poll Idol', as it came to be known, provided an extremely enjoyable two weeks at school, and I would like to thank Mr. Taylor for organising it.
simply walking through school would be bombarded by election promises and propaganda, in the form of anything from Liberal
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Democrat stickers to Green Party balloons.
Debating Report Debating has this year gone from strength to strength. Mr
friends, and "This house would pay for its education" with strong
Brown took over the reins and we are very grateful to him for
opinions expressed on both sides with a fantastic performance by
giving his time (and classroom) to chair and keep the peace on
Sam Hall and a rather dramatic one by Abbey Sykes.
Tuesday lunchtimes. There have been various motions all guaranteed to make both debaters and floor seethe with anger. James Barber and Richard Thomas argued successfully that the female of the species were more deadly than the male much to the disgust of Holly Hughes and Kathryn Browne.
Alice Lindley represented the school at the annual York Civic Trust debate on the topical but not particularly awe-inspiring motion of evening parking charges in York City Centre. However, the partnership of Alice and Jenny from Pocklington School were unable to persuade the audience present that they should
During the Christmas term, the society proved topical as we
continue to pay to attend events such as the debate being held.
preceded Parliament with an extremely well attended debate on the hunt ban, a record of 40 members of the floor! There were strong arguments from the proposition, Hannah Thomas and Alice Lindley, and the opposition, Penny Boxall and Marcus Keatinge. However, the highlight of the debate was the passionate contribution of the floor and I would like to thank everyone who attended - the floor really does make the motion. Other memorable motions included "This house believes meat is murder" with Sarah Welsh expressing her love of our feline
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Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has debated this year, particularly to the Rise girls who should receive a mention for their continuing support and attendance. Thank you also to Mr Brown who has been very kind in giving his time so freely and I wish Laura Binks the best of luck as Captain next year, she has been a great help. Alice Lindley UVI
News, Events & Activities
Coggan Tapestry Following the redecoration of the antechapel in the summer holidays 2005, the beautiful Coggan Tapestry (shown here being handed over to Andrew Trotman by Miss Daphne Wood in 2003) now has a suitable new home.The tapestry was woven by the late John Gaastra who was Director of Art in school from 1952 to 1982 (John died in 1985), and presented to Lord and Lady Coggan on Lord Coggan's promotion from the Archbishopric of York to that of Canterbury in 1974. Lady Coggan kindly decided that it should be returned to the School. The tapestry includes symbols of many places in Yorkshire and a plaque explaining these hangs with it. Avril Pedley
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Community Service An exciting and busy year for Community Service began very soon after our return in September when large numbers of pupils - more than ever before - volunteered their time. Our task of finding suitable placements for everyone was somewhat daunting at first, but thanks to the great support offered by so many voluntary organisations we got things moving fairly rapidly. A group of sixth formers started working as volunteers for British Heart Foundation, Save the Children, Scope and Mind every Saturday in their retail outlets in York, returning after each session with tales of newly acquired skills.
Barbara Kendall from the Wilberforce Trust once again kindly came into school to recruit and train a band of eager sixth formers who now go into the community each week to befriend and offer support to some of the handicapped and visually impaired tenants at the Trust. Real friendships have been established and our pupils have blossomed thanks to the welcome extended by the residents and carers at Wilberforce. Georgie Duke, Joseph Tang, and Hannah Thomas have made huge contributions to Wilberforce over the last 2 years and they will be very much missed, as they move on to university. Our friendship with Fothergil Homes continues to flourish. Tom Hubbard, Claire Hunt, Sophie Ottewell and Daniel Telfer have visited residents in their homes and their lively conversations and offers of help have been a Ijoost to the morale of many. We had /. s
Charlotte Foster, Helen Porte and Alison Mason spoke to everyone in Chapel about IRCIS, enlisting our support for donations of pencil cases, pens and other stationery to be sent to Roma children in Serbia who are excluded from educational opportunities
because of their ethnic background.
Their
programme of fundraising and collecting vital supplies has already snowballed and will expand to other essentials next year. The school came together brilliantly in support of several larger projects. The Minster Lions and Rudolph worked alongside us in December as we launched our Christmas Appeal and hundreds of gifts were generously donated for the luxury food hampers which were packed and decorated at school before being delivered into the community. In March, Red Nose Day for Comic Relief brought all sorts of antics from staff and pupils, and the fantastic atmosphere at the T2005 concert for charity was a pleasure to witness. a new venture with Fothergil this year when in the Autumn Term
The York Millennium Volunteers based at York University have
Mrs White took a party of intrepid third formers armed with
registered increasing numbers of St. Peter's pupils with their
spades and trowels to attack the flower beds and plant out for
scheme and it is a pleasure to see so many of them qualifying for
Spring. They also prepared a planted bulb bowl for every resident,
awards this summer. Georgie Duke, Tom Fahy, Primrose Lovett,
and left the bowls as a surprise on their doorsteps just as we broke
Sally McLaren, and Jayne Milburn will receive 50 hour awards,
up for the Christmas holiday.
Joseph Tang a 100 hour award and Claire Hunt has managed to
Fothergil were also our special
guests at the annual Christmas Party - an extremely popular
complete 200 hours, many of which she did during holiday time.
event - along with other senior citizen groups from St Luke's and
The Old Peterite Lodge prizes for sustained service to the
Guardian Court. Pupils organised games and a raffle, made take
community via school initiatives are this year presented to
home gift bags and served afternoon tea. The party was a huge
Georgie Duke and Joseph Tang, who have been unstinting in their
success thanks to the enthusiasm of our guests and the brilliant
offers of time and enthusiasm on numerous occasions over the
entertainment provided by pupils, Mr Wright, Mr Blood, Mr
last three years, and in particular with their dedicated work for the
Pennington, Mr Chris Hall and Mr Spencer. Of course the Misses
Wilberforce Trust. Congratulations also to Laura Howard who has
Spencer and Hall as our delightful fairies stole the show.
been selected as this year's winner of the Minster Lions rose bowl
Senior pupils have had many new opportunities for working
for community action. Laura has already established some
with the community this year. The Arclight Project, providing
excellent links with Lollipop and has great plans to expand these
shelter and rehabilitation initiatives for young homeless people
next year. Many of our volunteers have learned a great deal from
have welcomed our involvement in their meals rota, and garden
their experiences so far and have shown themselves to be fine
maintenance at The Glen is now in our schedule. Lollipop, a
ambassadors for the school, according to the organisations with
relatively new organisation working with children who have severe
which we work. At the end of the summer term we hosted an
hearing impairment, have been readily and quickly adopted by our
afternoon tea and school visit so that we could thank our hosts
sixth formers and lots of new plans are progressing.
Vincent
from all the voluntary organisations for the valuable opportunities
Guadagnino and Tom Richardson learned a great deal about
they give us and explore other ways of working together in the
working with young children when they went along each
future.
Wednesday to assist the teachers at Clifton Without Primary
Mrs J. Bainbridge
School. Throughout the year groups of pupils have decided to 'make a difference1 in a variety of ways. An enthusiastic team organised a successful coffee morning for the Macmillan Biggest Coffee Party in the World in September, and Sophie Cuthbertson, Catrin Drabble and friends promoted a jeans for Genes event to raise money for genetic research. Mrs White, Chloe Johnson and Jayne Milburn co-ordinated an outstandingly popular Valentines Day event, making and selling hundreds of chocolate Valentine favours to raise over £400 for the Minster Lions Tsunami Appeal. Miss Ellis inspired a number of pupils to think about Fair Trade and recycling initiatives (the Valentines gifts were indeed created from Fair Trade Divine chocolate) and this will be further promoted in school over the year.
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The Glen Project Stage 2
Clearly, following the excellent work of last year's Glen
turf, a gruelling task shared out equally throughout the course of
Project we had a hard act to follow. However, the group kept its
the week. Whatever the weather, which varied from glorious
cool and took on this pressure, whilst similarly taking the Glen
sunshine to tropical-style rainfall the team responded with
gardens to a new level, hopefully with the degree of efficiency
enthusiasm, even at times 'singing in the rain!' By the end of the
expected of the school. The team totalled over 20 each day, with
week the garden looked fantastic, and the team had thoroughly
the majority coming every day of the week. Most people found
enjoyed a great week; certainly a better use of our time than the
favourite jobs, such as painting (which went everywhere),
exams. Many thanks to Roy and all the maintenance team, the
watering (leading naturally to water fights!), and of course those
excellent Minster Lions, and of course Mr Stephen, Mrs Bainbridge,
who dedicated themselves to decking and their screwdrivers in
Mrs White, Miss Ellis, Mr Hall and everyone else involved.
general. It is fair to say though that nobody enjoyed laying down
The Arclight Project When the Friends of St Peter's donated a very generous
Richard KirschV Year
our cheesy mash is so much in demand that we make that as often as possible as well. The experiment has turned out to be useful and good fun, and has led to an ongoing link and commitment to an excellent local project. We would like to thank the Friends of St Peter's very much indeed for their financial support and encouragement. Mrs J Bainbridge
amount of money from profits made at their splendid Reeling Ball to the Arclight Project, we were in the fortunate position of being able to decide exactly how to spend it. Jeremy Jones at Arclight gave us lots of ideas and it was decided that £400 of the money should be used to provide hot meals for the residents of the shelter. So with Mrs Bainbridge, Miss Ellis and Mrs White offering a (hopefully) helping hand, groups of pupils from the 3rd Form through to the Lower Sixth, descended each week on St Olave's Cookery Room to create a nutritious and appealing meal for the 36 residents of the Arclight shelter. After some interesting discoveries by the staff (not all teenagers know how to peel potatoes, let alone mash them) and by the pupils (if you leave a pan unattended on the hob for any length of time, it could burn) we managed to produce casseroles and shepherds pies with increasing expertise. The feedback from the shelter was immediate and very positive, which fuelled everyone's enthusiasm and we soon became more adventurous - although
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Fairtrade In the Easter term a small group of pupils focused on the issue of Fairtrade. Valentine's Day was a perfect opportunity to alert the school to the problems faced by those in third world countries struggling to get a reasonable deal for produce such as coffee and cocoa. We changed the popular and much loved Rolo normally used in the Valentine's event to Fairtrade Divine chocolate. By doing so we raised money for the Tsunami relief appeal but also supported and raised awareness of Fairtrade. However, nothing did this more effectively than the Chapel we held which helped more pupils to understand the concept and need for Fairtrade, hopefully encouraging everyone to support it even further in future.
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Creative Writing Form Words and Pictures Stillness The bird in the jar, On the stand
An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump
Of wood.
The distress of an innocent bird,
The jar is airless,
The ugly skull of an innocent being,
And the bird is dying.
Lit up by a candle
This moment is captured forever.
A single candle
The scientist with long hair,
And the hiding face of the moon.
Grey hair,
Expressions alive,
A wild, ostentatious look.
With fear, with hope
The showman, making
But mine is much less endearing.
Money from death.
Shadows cast on that face of mine
This is painting.
Collide with the frown of the moon.
The man who is brooding, the philosopher, thinking, Of how and why this Bird is dying. He asks the question. All this is still. The family trio, A man, a woman and girl, The woman is crying And so is the girl, The man is comforting them. This is the moment. The couple of lovers, Neither is watching, Just watching each other
A man of science,
And courting, sat at the back,
With reflective eyes
Afraid to be caught.
Holding no fear
This is the moment of stillness.
Yet many a secret
The small boy, who is he?
And hair as pure white as the moon.
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From where I wait, Sweet love I can see, no one else in their worlds But each other. A pointless death, The philosopher comments. A pointless life, The youth retorts Pensive in thought, faces begrimed Eyes alight in the spark of the moon. The room enveloped,
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In the mystery of gloom, Lit up by a candle
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And the hiding face of the moon. Anna Fahy III form 2005
The Girl with Pale Skin and Golden Locks As the girl entered her room she noticed that the large window was open. The wind gently blew through the open window blowing back her golden hair. The sunlight stunned her eyes, Her fair skin became flushed from the heat, and something on her bed lit up her blue eyes, for a letter was right before her. The letter was addressed: To The Girl with Pale Skin and Golden Locks' The girl carefully unfolded the letter whilst kneeling to the ground, creasing her best emerald green dress - she eagerly read the letter. Then,
The Raft Of Medusa The unceasing waves continue to crash, A seething abyss of secretive swell Mauling the tremulous wood that is their salvation, The life-line of those who are bordering hell.
the
girl's
gentle crying was the only sound to be heard, Tears dropped from her eyes and splashed onto the letter. The black ink
The dark hand of death has already claimed A father mourns over his lost son Death took with him not only life, but also hope And with hope yet another life is gone. A bloodstained axe tells a dreadful tale
ran onto her beautiful
A tale of desperation, of last resort
dress, Her eye make-up
Though awful, they must salvage from the dead
ran
When starvation looms, a solution must be sought.
down
her
fair
cheeks. After reading the smudged letter, the girl gradually stood up and slowly walked over to the window, to find foot prints in the mud beneath. The heart-
A frenzy of excitement! A sliver of hope! A sail of a passing ship is seen, a saviour? a chance? Is it sent to seek? Is it luck, will it help? Is it friend? Is it foe? Is it just a surreal glance? It could mean life or death, but maybe death has already overcome
breaking letter was dropped from her delicate hands onto the
Maybe the turmoil of the raging sea and sky is actually Satan's lair
foot-prints in the mud. The girl stood in shock, recalling the past,
When there is nothing to live for, how is one sure of being alive?
not wanting to believe what she had just read.
Or maybe it's all a dream
Ceri Bowring III form
and they will wake now from their nightmare. Fiona Sim III form
Sleeping Beauty The kingdom's doubtful fortune turns to dust. Hours watermark the maps with changing coastlines; Borders shift; an oblivion of rust Has formed along the fretwork, sealing time from time. Her parchment laws are nothing now-
The Oldest Law (written after Paul Bowies' The Sheltering Sky) The earth's sharp edge is where horizons meet. They linger for an hour; and when he speaks, His heavy words fall dead against the heat.
-iShe sleeps on, as moths dissolve the ink.
There's nothing here; yet something always seeks
A spider spins a cobweb gown
To draw him in this unforgiving arc. It's
About her. The roof has fallen in.
Strange and sad, like dark music in the soul. He throws a stone, and sees it as it is.
He'd torn his cloak: romantic cloth
It lands nowhere. She does not like to look.
Still clings to unjust thorns. He turned away From fiction, had four sons - for him the earth Grew round, and found a western boundary.
The sun is huge and frantic, running pale Towards the paper-edge of land. It seeps Through sand and skin, confuses sense of scale.
Royal scientists don't understand.
Air rises, knots itself in silent speech.
They calculate as cool, soft sand
Their bodies work against them on the slope:
Retreats through glass: all this shows
The oldest law attaches awkward ropes.
Nothing that they want to know. Penny Boxall UVI
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E=mc2 Condensed to half a line, the universe Has one small secret fewer, thanks to him. The world is pleased: his answer is the first To have such quaint simplicity, a thing Easily marketed. That's not the point. We warm to him for thinking something new. Our thoughts are tired - if not by us, then joined
table eating party food, holding balloons and playing party games, like musical chairs. My home is special because of these perpetual memories. My home has many rooms, ten in total, a kitchen, a conservatory, a dining room, a lounge, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a playroom. In the kitchen there is a central table with an Aga and a range clinging to the walls with a washer, a sink and a dishwasher to accompany them. You can smell food at dinnertime as the smell drifts through the corridors. The smell
To those who sat before, and thought, and drew
draws you like fish to bait, towards the kitchen where you can
The same conclusions. Now Uncle Albert,
hear the food sizzling on the cooker, the dogs inhaling deep, long
Riding on his beam of light, has made it
breaths and the occasional buzzing of the telephone. If you run
That much simpler: we get the big idea,
your fingers along the table you feel a smooth texture as your
And have to puzzle out the rest of it.
hands collide with the ripples in the tablecloth. As you feel the
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sharp edges of the cutlery you feel a tingling sensation as the blades pass over your finger. The finest cuisine can be tasted
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within with sweet, sour, delicious, revolting, hot or cold food sampled, food that can delight or appal your taste buds.
The rhododendrons have dispersed Into summer mists. Their blood-light no longer floods The woods, nor stains the rooms; but still their dark, dense leaves Press to the windows, and turn the air to stifling green.
My home stirs memories beyond and earlier than my own. The house has had many owners, one of whom was my greatgrandfather, who bought the house in the nineteen hundreds and could recall many remarkable stories. Once, there were two women who were using a secret, underground passage to reach a
China Cupid dances on the desk, small feet
local castle, when the tunnel collapsed - they were never found
Caught in a supple limbo; the green shadow
again. During the times of Edward I, all Catholic priests were
Drowns him with insidious sweetness.
being arrested, and behind our Aga cooker, there was a secret
She hides the broken pieces out of sight.
hiding place in which priests would have hidden to avoid
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detection. My room is my sanctuary that I can retreat to in order to
Venus He'd spilt a little ink, a bluish smudge Thumb-smeared on the page. He'd left
escape from any problems hassling me. I can relax in there and ease any stress over homework or tests. As you gaze around my room you will be able to see a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a television, a stereo, a bed and a sofa. The smell of my room is
A furrowed circle of identity: this was his work.
unique. Sometimes it smells of deodorant, sometimes it smells of
He'd had to start again, of course,
sweat and occasionally it smells of fresh air, but only after the
And here he sits, curved back and aching eyes.
window's been opened.The sounds are either of cars driving past
It must be finished. He glances up
on the road, the bird tweeting a dulcet melody or the racket of
At creeping dawn, and a worm-eaten sun.
some heavy metal music blaring out of the speakers.The taste of
Perhaps the spot is just a glitch in his vision:
my room is infrequent; usually it tastes of chocolate or sweets
A solid world has passed the eye, and made no difference.
that have been consumed the night before. My room enlivens the
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My Home Brimming with memories, engulfed by history, my home will always be special to me. As you glance at the
senses. It is a sanctuary. This makes it my favourite room in the house. Sam Hall III form
Goodbye
rooms or walk through the corridors you soon discover how
My grandfather's faint, sweet smile cracked through his
unique this wonderful place is. There are pictures on the
pained face as I sang to him. He has always enjoyed my voice,
wall, rugs on the floor and furniture scattered throughout
ever since I was a little girl. But I never thought I would be singing
the rooms. Each item has a story to tell. Each piece has a
to him here.The beeps of his heart rate echoing against the false
secret behind it.
hospital walls acted as a metronome for my song. I was singing
My home has memories that are eternal in my mind. I can recall the first Christmas there when I was four and the magic filled the air. I remember the day we moved into my home. Emotions were high, and I was happy to move into a new home, but concerned about leaving my old one. I recall my first birthday there with all my friends sat round the
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"Morning has Broken". When I got to the second verse I could hear my father's low, out-of-tune drone join in with me. Usually I'd have shouted at him, as he couldn't sing to save his life, but not then. At that moment he sounded perfectly in tune. At the end of the song I felt my grandfather's silent cheer; I
could imagine him wishing to be whistling and cheering, but yet he remained silent with a gentle smile on his face. It became late and we had to leave. My grandfather became panicky and I heard my metronome hurry a beat. I gently squeezed his hand as I brushed past him. I hated leaving him feeling so afraid. We got in the car, my sister begging my father to put some music on. He wouldn't, so she suddenly leaped out of her seat and twisted the volume until it was hurting my ears. That's when the phone rang.
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My father glared at my sister. I could feel his rage, but he knew that he had to answer the phone. It was a nurse from the
Artist: Sophie Ottewelt
hospital, who simply said; "Mr. Dean. I have some bad news."
Response by: Robbie Cuthbertson
The nurse explained that my grandfather had died in his sleep.
Initial response: The
I could feel the tears streaming down my face. I felt
work
of
Sophie Ottewell all
suddenly cold and guilty, as I thought of all the things I should
has
have done and should have said. This made me cry even more.
similarity. The colours
For the next few days our family remained shell-shocked. I
used are powerful
an
obvious
loved my granddad and his not being there made me feel
and contrast well. The
strangely empty.
way the colours are positioned
Four days after his death I entered the guest room and saw my grandmother sitting her back facing me. She turned as I came in and tried to stretch a pained smile, but I could see the agony in her eyes. I went and sat on the bed next to her, reached out and held her close to me. She felt so small and fragile and I simply said, "I love you." The fifth day brought with it the funeral. I was strangely
each
item
makes very
pronounced. On the main piece, she is painting herself in the mirror. The image in the mirror is wearing a gold mask. This
scared. I'd never been to a funeral before. As I steadily pulled on
gives the impression that this is her other side, hence the angle of
my smart black clothes I cried, and it felt as if my dingy black
the mirror, the side that people do not see, hence the gold mask.
clothes caged me in my misery. The car journey to the church was silent. When we arrived at the church I couldn't believe my eyes. My grandfather had been a member of the Royal Air Force, and all the cadets and my grandfather's old RAF friends has come to see him off. They flanked the path leading up to the church.
In this piece of artwork, she makes good use of perspective. There are some pots of paint on the table and the table seems very deep. There is pronounced texture in the paint; it is thick in places, which stands out.
Creative response: She stands in the corner. No one gives a second glance, but
Proud men and boys held out royal flags and stood to attention, sucking in their tummies, ridged in posture.
everyone briefly looks her way. Maybe there is more to this girl than meets the eye, but no one yet knows her other side. She
We walked the flanked pathway behind the coffin.
stares into the mirror; a masked girl looks back. A complex girl. The
The priest spoke of my grandfather's life, friends, family,
expression on her face tells the story. She is a lost soul, unknown.
reducing the majority of the congregation to tears. He then
She stares, wishing someone knew her properly. Her paints are on
invited me to the stand; I was going to sing to my grandfather
the table, preparing for an attempt to show who she really is on
one last time.
canvas. Will anyone understand? The bright, bubbly character she wants to be is not easily uncovered with as little courage as she
I thought of my grandfather in his RAF uniform standing
has.
proudly smiling at the back of the church. I painfully blinked away the image to refrain from crying, but I knew the image
She stands in the dark room where she can't be seen, keeping
would remain in my memories forever.
herself to herself. She does not stand out, she does not catch the
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still, wishing, wishing, that someone would take a second glance.
eye. Everyone knows of her, but don't know who she is. She stands Give her time to express who she is. Prove that she can be different. Maybe her other side will be discovered, or maybe it will stay masked forever.
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Artist: Pippa Bailey
distance. Birds flew and sang in the clear, cold sky, royalty of the
Response by: Chris Schonewald
air, as if everything they saw was theirs. It was beautiful. It soon ended. I was left again in the dirt of the dried river but I think I had been in Heaven. Artist: Chris Smalley Response by: Ben Crook
Initial response: There is a large range of
colours
here,
depending on the theme. There
are
different
colours for each number, showing that each is separate, even though they are set out in such a way that the numbers merge
together.
This
shows that although they are
completely
individual, they are linked by a sequence. In my mind, I think of the aspect of time; some times are good, some times are bad. This is reflected in the use of colour, but the times are linked, by the chaining together of the numbers. These are set out in a regular fashion, showing that the rate of time does not change.
Initial response: In the painting of the wooden fence, natural colours are used Pippa has made a central part of this painting protrude from the rest. Around this central area, she has used darker colours, such as brown and black. She has used excess paint to create a shiny, slippery surface. These black, slippery parts on the outside seem to be plants on the inside. It is a landscape painting; the interior is the 'perfect world' but the outside is the actual world almost signifying de-forestation, and the burning down of forest
with shades of blue. There are warm, wholesome colours, such as deep yellow/gold. In contrast to that there are cold, dull colours, separated by the different colour shades of the photographs. In my mind, I think of past times, where memories are warm and happy, but also I think of cold, dull, unhappy times.The artist uses old photographs and then covers them with bits of wood chippings and hay.
for land. Time is the theme that runs through this work.
Creative response: I stood, the wind rushing around my ankles, carrying dirt and stones to far away lands where the wind dies and peace is
Artist: Katie Mellor Response by: Matthew Wootton
restored. Through the brown, dull gusts, I could see the black outline of bare, cold trees. Would the wind clear soon? It seemed
Initial response:
endless, as if moving in a circle, like a relentless horde of ghosts. The land was dry, burnt into the past. No one would remember this land, if it could be called land. A large channel ran through the place - a river, dried-up. Rocks had been left untouched, made perfect by the fire.They were a single piece of perfection in a land of the imperfect.
Katie uses various amounts of colour and most colours are mixed to make tones on the face. There is a great use
of
shadows to
My memory drifted then. I went back, I don't know how far. I
make the face look
was back to the same ground but it seemed different. The trees
eerie. The use of brown
were no longer black and dry, they were green and wet and
in one eye and grey in
colourful. Flowers had opened and were gleaming in the sun's
the other makes the
yellow rays. The morning's dew had spread evenly over every
brown one stand out
blade of grass, every individual flower, every living thing. The wind
and take your attention to that side of the face. The piece I have
was no longer harsh and had been transformed into a light,
chosen is a self-portrait of the girl's face. It is a close-up, so it only
graceful breeze. No longer did it carry stones and dirt around me,
displays the larger features which can show emotion. There is a
no longer did it blind my vision, it let me be. The river ran silently
piece of rope wrapped tightly around the face, from the nose
over red pebbles, sewing and weaving its way to a lake in the
downwards. Shadows are used to make the image look dim and
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then behind there is total darkness.The shadows are mainly on the
that he is lost and alone. Perhaps the cause of the lost look in his
right side of the face, which must mean that there was a light
eyes is that he has seen his reflection. It is exactly mirrored; every
source coming from the left and at an angle. I think she uses the
contour echoes his own, except on the reflected image, his identity
rope around her face to symbolise that she may be stressed and
is stolen from him. A cloth wraps his head, concealing those eyes.
everything is tightening around her. Also it may mean that she feels she can't move or speak. She may feel that she has had the right of her own actions taken away. The angle of the face and the
Artist: Kirstie Dallas Response by: Will Castrell
way the pupils are turned make the girl seem that she is looking up and to the right.
Creative response: The sharp rope wraps tightly around your scared face. Severing, slicing through the flesh. You feel panic-stricken, wanting to know how and why the rope is around you, hurting you, taking away your ability to speak, move, interact. Stopped, by an old piece of rope. All you can do is hear yourself breathing and gaze into the darkness. Your emotion is shown only through your eyes, your pupils telling everything. You wait for the unravelling, the sense of relief. Artist: Tommy Tse Response by: Fiona Sim
Initial response: Most of these works are studies of the human body in many different textures and colours. Two main pictures are of knots. They both use textiles such as newspaper, tissue paper, pencil and paint and are bold and eye-catching. I particularly liked her self-portrait; your eyes are immediately drawn towards her own eyes and her expression is deeply serious. Her hair is fairly prominent and draws you in even closer. When I looked at the portrait, the lips and eyes made me wonder what she was thinking at the time.
Creative response: When I look into her eyes I see an aquatic dimension.They are an ocean, flooded with unlimited views of the world. Stand
Initial response:
anywhere and her eyes will follow and find you, no matter how
Never before have I seen nature look so beautiful, yet so sterile
hard you hide. Her toned hair dominates the painting and her
and lifeless. This is, of course, before the viewer's eye is drawn to
body; it is a sea of brown. Immediately I am standing in New
the intricate splashes of colour that resurrect the fruit, as a child
Zealand, with Maori tribes speaking in tongues, beating weapons,
becomes a weary grandparent's energy. The bleak monotone that
wooden meeting houses.The beautifully carved, mahogany statues
is death closes in around the resilient breath of life, strangling it.
with their seductive eyes all remind me of her light brown hair. I
Death is the only thing we can all be certain of yet it is frozen on
zoom away from this and study her skin. I stare at her face and see
this canvas. Tommy Tse's main project uses monotonous colours to give the impression of life and death; however, 'Identity' is introduced as the principal element. On the left is the image of a man, depicted in black and white. His features are relaxed, as though dead or at ease. His smooth cheeks are of such pallor that if it were
her thoughtful gaze contemplating over a certain matter. She seems confused, or maybe she is just tired. Her lips are rose coloured; my eyes blink and poppies surround me. I am in Normandy, remembering all those who perished and the sea of red.
Her self-portrait is beautiful and looks just like her.
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Prize for Poetrv Translation Holly Hughes 3rd Place Times comment - "Holly Hughes for her flowing rendition of Hugo's Tomorrow at Dawn."
rhythm and flow of the language as beautiful in English as they are in French. I find it important that line two is translated as: "I know that it's me you wait for", although past translations tend to say "you wait for me". I think the emphasis has to reflect the certainty, not just that she is waiting, but that she only waits for him. The emphasis has to be on "me". This same desperation and certainty
Demain, des I'aube
is echoed in the next line, which seems to me to have to be
Demain, des I'aube, a I'heure ou blanchit la campagne
simple, because the emotion is so complex. It entirely expresses Hugo's desolation, and his need.
J'irai par la foret, j'irai par la montagne. Je ne puis demeurer loin de toi plus longtemps,
The second verse epitomises Hugo and the state of his mind at the time. His mind is focused inwards, concentrating on his
Je marcherai les yeux fixes sur mes pensees,
inner thoughts and feelings, barely noticing the outside world.
Sans rien voir au dehors, sans entendre aucun bruit,
This verse probably took the longest, as I searched for equivalents
Seul, inconnu, le dos courbe, les mains croisees,
of words like "triste", and found a way of fitting a rhyme into the
Triste, et le jour sera pour moi comme la nuit.
stanza.
Je ne regarderai ni I'or du soir qui tombe,
The rearrangement of the second line does not detract,
Ni les voiles au loin descendant vers Harfleur,
especially with the climax coming in the third line and the first
Et quand j'arriverai, je mettrai sur ta tombe
word of the fourth. Hugo was a famous political and cultural
Un bouquet de houx vert et de bruyere en fleur
figure, but in his grief he is no one and everyone. He sees himself as a mourner, stripped of all the trappings of his position and
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popularity. He is entirely humbled by his grief ("back bent, hands
Victor Hugo, Les contemplations, livre 1V, 1856.
folded"). The last line of the second verse had to be rearranged, and I think it is, once again, important to draw the emphasis that
Tomorrow, at dawn
it is "for me". The last verse expresses Hugo's indifference to beauty, and the ever-present, bitter hiraedd that haunts him throughout his exile. Incidentally "le soir qui tombe" is also the title of Eponine's song in the musical "Les Miserables.
I will walk with my eyes fixed on my thoughts, Without hearing anything, without outside sight, Alone, unknown, back bent, hands folded, Desolate. And the day, for me, will be like night. I will not observe the gold of falling dusk, Nor the sails in distant descent upon Harfleur, And when I arrive, I will lay on your tomb A posy of evergreen holly, and heather in bloom.
I changed the present
participle to an adjective, and I feel the effect is a line which flows better. The double alliteration also gives a dreamy, and of course rhythmic, feel. The penultimate line is a direct translation, the last line I altered slightly.
I used the English word "posy" to replace
"bouquet", and I think that that brings more attention to Hugo's place in a country still strange and foreign. I used "evergreen" instead of simply "green", because I think the holly was used because it stays green. Hugo would have wanted Leopoldine to stay young, perhaps even a child, forever. Likewise, it is important
I discovered this poem whilst researching Victor Hugo and Les Miserables for my French AS oral presentation. The poem was
that the heather is not merely flowering; it is blooming. This is a symbol of life and vitality, not just its biological state.
written at a time when Hugo was in exile for expressing his
The poem, for me, encapsulates the weary desolation and
political and personal opinions of the new emperor Louis
resignation of someone who has lost someone too close to move
Napoleon. Hugo was writing on the anniversary of his daughter
on. Hugo's losses and conflicting emotions led him to believe in
Leopoldine's death, she had drowned with her husband. My translation is slightly shifted around, sometimes because of how I see the meaning of the lines, sometimes to make the
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communication with the beyond, and it is entirely possible he wrote this directly to Leopoldine, believing she could hear him. Holly Hughes UVI
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Review of "Macbeth", December 2004. all York-based creatures of the third millennium come to terms with
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operation since 627 A.D. Perhaps even more remarkably, if the time between 627 and n<
vere divided into three even portions, then
Shakespeare's life and career would fall into the "modern", most recent third. Macbeth, written in 1606, is a play that is ripe for contemporary interpretation in a setting such as ours. Macbeth is a particularly Peterite play, in that its chief protagonist is based on the most famous O.P. of all time. Macbeth and Guy Fawkes both suffer for their beliefs, their impatience, their hubris and their ambition: Shakespeare's Scottish play is dedicated to King James I, who lives (and dies) today in the shape of the gentle Duncan, whose "most sacrilegious murder" would have shocked a partisan Jacobean audience to its core. The perennial antitheses of good and evil, and the elements of mystery, danger and surprise, allow access for 2004's audience too, and ensured that the St. Peter's production would be just as stirring as its predecessors. Much responsibility for atmosphere initially lay with the doormen: who, even on a bitterly cold winter's night, would dare to argue with either Will Butler or Harry White? The mood inside the drama centre was no less forbidding, as the Three Witches (Felicity Hearn, Laura Walters and Helen Cray) and their coven began to cast their hypnotic and vicious spell. Celtic curlicues and fronds were painted onto the floor, and onto the witches: these further disoriented a watchful and wary audience.
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The School Choir
has
reached 160 in
This year has, of course, been dominated by our efforts to
number, which
prepare for the major Tour to the USA. As the first term progressed
does make for
it was clear that almost 100 pupils would be travelling on tour to
problems
Washington, New York and Cape Cod. It was going to be a huge
lunch arrange-
undertaking.
ments
Last year's Upper Sixth was quite the strongest singing group that I have ever known. Would there be a dip now? In all honesty I expected one but such is the quality of our pupils here that standards increased during the year.
in and
some aspects of administration but it is also wonderful that so many pupils are singing when the trend in so many schools is the reverse. At the Remembrance Service to hear the full choir singing Corecki's well-known 'TotusTuus' was quite mesmerizing.
Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir sang in two Choral Evensongs this year,/ Durham in
October, Bairstow's 'Save us O Lord' and Herbert
Brewer's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung beautifully and the same welcome was extended to us again. At York Minster in February, Noble's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis together with Wood's 'O thou the central orb', one of the choir's most popular
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anthems, were sung with real commitment and strength. At the Advent Carol Service 'Hail gladdening light' by Charles Wood,
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with its powerful antiphonal effects rang around the School
Presentation seems sometimes to take over from content in
Chapel but one of the highlights was Lauren Walker singing
many areas of life these days - careful I'm sounding like one of
Edmund Rubbra's 'Ave Maria' accompanied most sensitively by
those 'grumpy old men' but our Christmas concert had both.
Angelina Warburton on the harp. The Choir's 'Sure on this shining night' by Barber at the Christmas Concert was a treat.
It opened with the String Orchestra playing Corelli's Christmas Concerto. This was Penny Stirling's first appearance as the director of this group. She has semi-retired from
Joint Concert with Bratislavan Girls Choir
the Directorship of the Junior Strings Project at the Royal Northern College
We have now welcomed three choirs from Bratislava in the
of Music. She expects a lot
last 14 years. An adult choir, a boys' choir and now a girls' choir. It
and gets it. The pupils
was a lovely occasion in October and our School choir and Swing
respect her so much and
Band shared the evening with the Bratislavans. It was so good to
will run several extra miles
hear such lovely folk music as well as original compositions and our Swing Band was in good form with Woody Herman's 'Woodchopper's Ball' and our School Choir was awarded the
for her. Their playing was so assured and rich. David Brown, our new
accolade of 'team of the week' for their performance of a selection
Head
from 'Les Miserables'
kindly arranged suitable
of
English,
very
readings within the concert. The school choir's singing of a selection from 'Les Miserables' lead to their being landed the
Music Scholars' Concert
accolade of team of the week by the new Head Master.
As usual we were treated to a musical feast. Duncan Turnbull's
But the ending worked especially well. 'Santa Baby' has been
alto saxophone playing of the virtuosic piece A L'Espagnole by
asked for many times: well, here it was set for School Choir with
Dubois was breath-taking. It was lovely that David Owen-Norris
choreography, a jazzy tenor saxophone solo played extremely well
was in York to accompany Sophie Ottewell in the first movement
by Duncan Turnbull and a Staff Choir singing words in anticipation
of Beethoven's Spring Sonata. James Woodrow's playing of the
of the School Inspection-'Santapectas are coming to here see us'.
solo violin Partita by Bach was beautifully poised and Nicholas
A crowded chapel erupted at the end.
Davies in a rarely heard piece by Tchaikovsky showed what a fine horn player he is.
Choral Concert With an excellent group of percussionists joining us in the
Christmas Carol Service A Minster,
third year, what should we do? Well, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms
packed a hushed
expectancy, the end of a long and very tiring term, an awe inspiring setting: the carol Service in York Minster
is
very
special. The introit 'O my dere hert' by John Jeffreys
set
a
beautiful tone for the service.
Walford
Davies' setting The Holly ai Ivy'
opportunities several sol Christopher Wordie sang the 'Three Kings' by Cornelius authority that we now expect of him. Mathias' rugged 'tt, Carol' was very exciting.The Brass, as ever, added that extra5! of splendour.
seemed the ideal solution. To this we added Rutter's vibrant 'Gloria' and some anthems and we had an exciting.programm^ difficult music but all very rewarding to
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some of the rhythms in the Bernstein were not easy to master especially when the choir was singing in Hebrew. Oliver Marshall sang the solo in the Chichester Psalms with real presence. Together with the Choral Society the choir numbered about 200. We again went to St Peter's Church, Norton for the second performance. The percussionists were brilliant and it was so good to perform the pieces twice after so much hard work had gone into their preparation.
Sally McLaren's unaccompanied Irish Folksong was lovely and Lauren Walker's Song to the moon by Dvorak was beautiful. Jacob Lister excelled with the popular 'Caro mio ben' by Giordani and demonstrated what a developing lyrical tenor voice
he has. There were some very fine keyboard solos but Duncan Turnbull here was the leader in a jazzy twenties piece by Constant Lambert. In the Woodwind Class Alice Scruton's lyrical and very well paced playing on the alto saxophone gave her top position
Saturday Lunchtime Concerts
here and Simon Wallis with lively trumpet playing won the Brass Section Karen Humphreys said just enough to each performer to encourage and also give clear aims for the future.
Penny Boxall took over the task of organising these concerts and has done such valuable work here. These are such valuable
The String Section was dominated by Sally McLaren whose
occasions for pupils to gain confidence in performance in an
performance of the first movement of Elgar's violin Sonata was
informal situation. Long may they flourish.
breathtaking and this was more than enough for her to be the overall winner.
Music Festival Junior Irene Stanley was to have been our adjudicator for this part of the Festival but her untimely death referred to elsewhere prevented this. Instead David Murray, Head of Keyboard studies at Newcastle University took over the task expertly. We have an exceptional group of young musicians in the school and this was clearly evident during the evening in early June. William Robinson's Tchaikovsky on the violin won him the string section. Alex Crossley sang with a real sense of line to win the singing section. Nicholas Davies' horn Mozart solo gave him the Brass section while Charlotte Foster with controlled flute playing gained the woodwind section. James Woodrow gave us a spell binding performance on the Xylophone to win the Percussion section and on the piano showed control, sensitivity and beautiful phrasing in his Bach Allemande to be the overall winner.
Winter Concert Producing a concert during the Inspection Week was a little daunting at first but we decided to do as we would normally. A
String Orchestra
collection of solos, instrumental and vocal with a third form String
This year has seen Penny Stirling take over the direction of our
Quartet and the Chamber Choir singing a lovely new arrangement
String Orchestra. Penny was the Director of the Junior
of ' Oh Shenandoah' with genuine passion. A mixture of ages,
Department of the Royal Northern College of Music for many
standards and instruments and voices but all performed well and
years and is now involved in a national scheme Pro Corda aiming
with commitment. To be told at the end of this week, when the
to encourage young string players throughout the country. The
Inspector had visited a large number of our groups' rehearsals that
vast experience that she has in directing young musicians was
our extra curricular music was 'the Jewel in the Crown of the
immediately apparent when she began rehearsing this group. The
School' was very pleasing indeed.
strings at the Christmas Concert played with a verve, clarity of sound and vibrancy that we have not heard before. CorelU's Christmas Concerto was the work and the allegro sections were
Music Festival Senior In March Karen Humphreys from the Royal Northern College of Music was our adjudicator for the Senior Section of our Music Festival Finals. Separating the Music Festival into two with the seniors being heard in the Easter Term and the juniors transferred to the Summer Term has proved very beneficial change. We again heard many excellent performances.
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taken at a very lively pace with real excitement. The Summer Concert saw the group playing movements from the St Paul's Suite by Hoist; here again there was strength of sound and a sense of ensemble which was most impressive. Sally McLaren and Sophie Ottewell shared the leadership of the orchestra.
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not only because of her skill but also her intriguing, flirtatious relationship with Mr Blood's protege Simon Wallis. Another fascinating love life within the Band has been that of Mr Heaton Senior, and the many girls who seem to surround him. Not so sure what that's about! The new 3rd year musicians have all proved themselves more than worthy, so, with the help of the new edition of the 'Bloodish Dictionary of Musical and other Terms', I'm confident that the Band will continue to expand and improve with each year. On behalf of the Wind Band, I would like to thank Mr Blood for all that he has done, and wish him the best of luck for the coming year. To obtain your copy of the 'Bloodish Dictionary of Musical and
Wind Band
other Terms' please Contact the Tuba section!
The first Thursday of the school year saw a bursting rehearsal room, full of naive newcomers willing to share their talent and,
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simultaneously, unwittingly expose themselves to Mr. Blood's somewhat questionable sense of humour. Still, the newly increased Wind Band has made it through another year of laughs, off tune notes and the occasional piece of music. At the Christmas
Summer Concert The String Orchestra played two movements from Hoist 's
concert "All that Jazz" from the musical "Chicago" proved popular, as did Wet Wet Wet's "Love is all Around" which Mr Blood somehow convinced us was a festive tune. For the second year running, the Band also performed in chapel, accompanying the hymns and proving to be just as successful as last year's effort.The summer term brought us some old classics, including "Penny Lane" and my personal favourite "The Lion King". Despite literally begging for "Top Gun" all year, Mr Blood maintains that it is out of print, so I hope next year's Band will be able to enjoy it. The major work played this year must be the Hoist Suite in Eb. This stretched the band, but to take and play such important original English Wind Band music on the tour to America this summer is something special. Clearly, the loss of the talented Upper VI will hit the band hard. During her two years here Sarah Speed has proved invaluable to the group,
glorious
'St
Paul's
Suite'
magnificently under Penny Stirling's leadership. It was good to hear the Junior Jazz Trio, James Woodrow, William Robinson and Alex Wordie, show what talent they have and
what
impressive
ambassadors they have been for the
school this year,
playing at outside functions. It has been amusing to observe the slight apprehension when the function organisers see how young they are and then they begin to play and the expressions change. Tom
Hubbard
with
Bloch's 'Prayer' for cello showed impressive intensity, Victoria Janes a liquidity of phrase in Debussy's 'Clair de lune' while Penny Boxall displayed real delicacy in Massenet's 'Meditation.' Sally McLaren's playing of the first movement of Elgar's Violin Sonata was outstanding. This amazingly difficult piece was executed with maturity, poise and a dexterity which was tremendously impressive. The Symphony Orchestra approached the first movement of Dvorak's Eighth Symphony with real sense of purpose and produced a really dynamic performance. The cello section played especially well in this movement which features them so much. Lauren Walker produced an atmospheric performance
of
Mozart's 'Laudate Dominum' with the School Choir who then sang two Shakespeare Songs by George Shearing; it was especially good to perform pieces recommended by an old Peterite who has conducted them successfully with his own College Choir. Rutter's setting of'When the Saints' complete with audience participation after a short rehearsal concluded the evening. The Peterite 2004-2005
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Commemoration Service Charles Wood's 'O thou the central Orb' was the school Choir's strong contribution at Commemoration Service whilst the Chapel Choir's singing o f ' 'What are these that glow from afar' celebrated 150 years since the birth of the Old Peterite Composer Alan Gray. The Chamber Choir's contribution was Palestrina's Tu es Petrus' a piece which brings backs so many memories of these services. The Brass Ensemble's March from 'Aida' concluded the Prize Giving now separated from the main service.
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The Chamber Choir concluded a full and varied year's schedule with a visit to Lincoln Cathedral. After a quick look around the historic and beautiful city (and the negotiation of its notoriously steep hill), we sang Choral Evensong in the magnificent Gothic Cathedral. The acoustics created a rich sound but were at first a little awkward after York Minster - however, after the rehearsal we had more confidence, and sang Orlando Gibbons' vibrant sixteenth century Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis, together with Stanford's beautiful motet 'Beati quorum via' and a demanding Psalm.
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After the service, Sue Lloyd kindly invited us to a reception, which we enjoyed and which was much appreciated after a busy,
Each year it becomes more and more difficult to find time to
but successful, day.
put the finishing touches to this elite group of singers. Fortunately, the high level of talent enables the group to survive
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and, of course, provide the expected high level of performance and entertainment at school events. The Christmas Concert was no exception during which some unsuspecting members of the
The Cabaret Concerts
audience were gathered on the altar step for a surprise haircut and
This year's Cabaret took place on two consecutive nights;
even a shave - now that's real barbershopping! The Easter term
both with an unexpected but thoroughly welcome full audience.
saw the group singing from table to table at the USA Dinner.
The programme included the Swing Band's rendition of jazz
Great fun, but very demanding on the voices, particularly as this
standard "Tuxedo Junction", the Chamber Choir singing the
sort of music is pitched very high in the voice. We were then
intricately textured "Shenandoah", and a theatrically-staged
auctioned off in aid of the USA Tour fetching £180. The Cabaret
selection of pieces from Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera"
Concert contained an arrangement of Blue Moon by Richard
featuring Richard Thomas, Holly Hughes and Sarah Crompton.
Rodgers (Arr. Hugo FreyJ.This was a lovely performance with wellblended singing. Congratulations to all members with particular
In the middle of the programme Angelina Warburton's solo
thanks to the Upper 6th boys who sadly leave us this year and
harp piece - Watching the Wheat by John Thomas held the
who have contributed so much throughout their time as
audience spell-bound. Matthew Naughton's 'Can't take my eyes off of you' accompanied by a stage band was much enjoyed, as
Barbershop singers.
were the two arrangements by the Lower Sixth 'Hot Stuff and 'Why does it always rain on me'. The finale saw the School Choir
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Nick
Jacob Lister
Matthew
Jacob Smith
Richard
in excellent form with a Pop Medley including 'Whiter shade of Jennings Naughton
pale' and ' Say a little prayer for me' and then the Wind Band with excellent playing of a selection from 'The Lion King'.
Thomas
Chris Wordie
Overall, these were two very successful and enjoyable evenings for both performers and audience.
JP
Many thanks to the Friends of St Peter's for arranging the refreshments and raffle for
Chamber Choir Whether singing 'Chick, Chick Chicken' at the Gala Dinner or 'Oh Shenandoah' to an audience including our Music Inspector this year's Chamber Choir have set themselves very high standards. The Chamber Choir's trips to perform outside school are hugely beneficial to the development of their performance standards but also to spreading the good name of St Peter's . The Christmas Cabaret Evening at Easingwold's Galtres' Centre was a most agreeable evening with choral items interspersed with solos and readings. In the Summer Term the concert at the new School Hall in Sutton on the Forest was outstanding. A lovely resonant acoustic encouraged some beautiful singing and a most enthusiastic response from the audience.
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the evening Penny Boxall
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that this was how things are done in America - they don't just
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happen. They happen in style! The first day that we spent in America introduced us to the sights of Washington by a guided tour, showing us Capitol Hill, the White House and more World War Two memorials than it is possible to remember. The day was rounded off with a service in
After months of planning, practice and impatience, July 8th,
Washington Cathedral, which was an honour as well as a novelty,
the big day, finally arrived and at 4 O'clock in the morning we left
because seeing how an American church service is conducted was
the horseshoe in two coaches, thus initiating our journey to
interesting, but actually being involved in it was an experience
America
we'll never forget. The final concert in Washington was performed at the Woodrow Plaza, and although the heat was almost
Although transporting 93 pupils, 10 staff, 3 Old Peterites and
unbearable, we attracted quite an audience. What struck me
1 baby half way across the world seems a logistical nightmare, thanks to impeccable planning and eager cooperation the journey to America ran very smoothly indeed. 14 hours later, we stepped outside Washington DC airport to await the buses that would take us to our first destination: Hotel Harrington. It was here that the efficiency with which our journey had so far run abruptly ground to a halt, as did a bus reeling out thick, grey smoke from its back wheel beside us.
If I had been
anywhere else apart from
almost instantaneously about America was how amiable the
America, I would have been
Americans are; they would always take the time to congratulate us
ever-so-slightly perturbed
and had no trouble coming up to us after performances and,
by this
excuse the pun, singing our praises.
point, although
when the bus driver showed
On July 14th we travelled to New York, which came as a bit of
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wafting towards us and the
basic, but its location was perfectly positioned near to both the
fire brigade pulled up with
tube station and Central Park, which we strolled round on the first
sirens screeching, I realised
night.
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Here we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity of singing and playing in the highly acclaimed St Bartholomew's Church. It was surreal seeing such a picturesque Romanesque style Church smack-bang in the centre of modern Manhattan, with its looming skyscrapers and perpetual stream of boisterous traffic. In between rehearsals for our two performances at this beautiful venue, we visited the Empire State Building, the Museum of Modern Art, New York Market and also had free time to hit the shops. On the 17th July we moved camp to Mystic Sea Port, enabling us to visit the mystic aquarium, although that short stay was merely a stepping-stone in order for us to arrive at our final destination - Cape Cod. Here we went whale watching, performed at Chatham Bandstand and spent an afternoon at the beach, or shopping for
viewing so many of the world's greatest paintings in the Museum
those unlucky band members who were cornered into rehearsing
of Modern Art was thrilling.
for the final concert of the tour. This painful sacrifice paid off, Whale-Watching off Cape Cod was extraordinary - the
however, as our performance with the Barnstable Band was a spectacular evening, highlighting the dedication and commitment
delicacy and grace of such large creatures incredible.
given to their music in the previous months by both pupils and staff.
Performing in Washington Cathedral, St Batholomew's Church, New York, Madison Square Garden and then those
Recognition is given to Mr Wright, Mr Pennington and Mr
beautiful Bandstands at Chatham and Hyannis in Cape Cod gave us all memories to cherish. This huge enterprise would not have happened without a large supporting team. Led by Debbie England a Fund Raising Committee of Cathy Wordie, jolyon Harrison and Ceorgi Sinclair have been magnificent and with the help of many other parents as well they produced a series of evenings that not only raised important sums of money but that created so many lovely evenings out for parents and friends of the school. The Gala Dinner was a splendid occasion; the Fashion Show where Fiona Middleton-Walker's assistance was so invaluable, the Favours Auction and the Quiz Night were all hugely enjoyed. Being able to
Blood for organising, conducting and often accompanying every
give over £5,000 to Jessie's Fund was also such a bonus.
piece of music performed, although every member of staff The Staff who accompanied the pupils on the USA Music Tour
associated with the tour is appreciated and special thanks must be given to Mr Monteith who so diligently planned everything that went on behind the scenes.
were magnificent. Maurice Monteith did so much spade work in the lead-up to the tour and his grip together with John OwenBarnett on day-to-day arrangements was so invaluable.
Abbey Sykes John Pennington's accompaniments were always excellent and Chris Blood's clear management of the bands was very much
Music Tour Notes fromAPW What a time we had. Standing outside the White House, walking up to the impressive Lincoln Memorial and near the Capitol Building were all special experiences in Washington. Sensing the vibrancy of New York, the scale of Manhattan from the Empire State Building and from the..Hudson river and the amazement at
appreciated. I am also very grateful to Chris Hall,
Nathan
Savage, Ann OwenBarnett, Ellis
Elisabeth
and
Ellie
Monteith who all did so much
to
ensure the safety of the
pupils
and
smooth running of the tour.
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The Music Department welcomed a new part-time Secretary this year. Lesley Barlow has settled in very well to
our
Sophie Wright
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idiosyncratic ways. Penny Stirling joined the String teaching area
Grade
Name
Instrument
in September and then Claire Jowett joined the same team when
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Sarah Speed
Piano
Pass
Morag Swetleicki's husband's job was relocated to Scotland. We
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Freja Binnian
Flute
Pass
send her all good wishes in her return to her roots. Rachel Dent joined us on harp, replacing Honor Wright who had set such high standards in her teaching. Judith Cunnold joined us as a third singing teacher. They have all made a great impression.
Result
5
Alex Crossley
Piano
Pass
5
Alice Jacobs
Clarinet
Pass
5
Sho Maekawa
Theory
Pass
5
Katherine Miller
Flute
Pass
5
Anna Peach
Violin
Pass
Very sadly, in the Easter term, one of our former visiting
5
Catriona Rajan
Theory
Pass
teachers, Irene Stanley died whilst on holiday in the Caribbean.
5
Sam Richards
Theory
Pass
5
Alex Shaw
Theory
Pass
5
Laura Hourston
Singing
Merit
5
Nick Jennings
Trombone
Merit
5
George Lister
Cornet
Merit
5
HaoLinWu
Theory
Distinction
6
Jessica Marriott
Piano
Merit
generously funding two music awards for gifted pianists in the
6
Matthew Thomas-Peter
Piano
Merit
future.
6
Oliver Marshall
Piano
Distinction
6
Abbey Sykes
Piano
Distinction
7
Michael Foster
Violin
Merit
7
Vicky Sugden
Clarinet
Merit
7
Pippa Bailey
Singing
Distinction
7
James Woodrow
Piano
Distinction
7
Pippa Bailey
Singing
Distinction
8
Michael Foster
Singing
Pass
8
Victoria Janes
Violin
Pass
8
Emma MacKenzie
Piano
Pass Merit
She had retired only last Easter and had taught the piano at St Peter's for sixteen years. She was an outstanding teacher whose attention to detail and technique was unique. The crowded funeral at St Oswald's Church, Fulford said much for the esteem in which she was held. Her widower, Dick Stanley, is most
I thank my full-time colleagues, John Pennington, Christopher Blood and Simon Marriott
for their support and the very
considerable work that they do in supporting the music at St Peter's.
St Peter's Music Results Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Trinity College
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Name
Instrument
Result
1
Rory Payne
Flute
Pass
2
Emma Bennett
Singing
Pass
2
Alex Crossley
Singing
Merit
3
Megan Hall
Singing
Pass
3 4
Rory Stark
Piano
Pass
William Robinson
Organ
Distinction
8
Elisabeth Martin
Flute
8
Angelina Warburton
Cello
Merit
8
Penny Boxall
Violin
Distinction
Summer Term 2005 Grade
Name
Instrument
3
Emma Beaumont
Singing
Merit
4
Jenny Bell
Flute
Pass
4
Megan Hall
Singing
Pass
4
Daniel Bailey
Electronic Organ Merit
1
Result
4
Megan Hall
Cornet
Merit
5
Alex Ward
Viola
Pass
5
Alex Shaw
Viola
Pass
S
James McTurk
Saxophone
Pass
5
Emma Bennett
Singing
Pass
5
Alex Storrs
Theory
Pass
5
Annabel Pring
Singing
Merit
5
Charlotte Foster
Flute
Merit
5
Peter Rowley
Theory
Distinction
6
Lauren Walker
Theory
Pass
6
Alex Shaw
Singing
Pass
6
Lauren England
Clarinet
Merit
6
Grace Ma
Piano
Merit
Alex Wordie
Double Bass
Merit
5
Laura Eastwood
Piano
Pass
5
Antonia Ramsden
Flute
Pass
5
Paul Middleton-Walker
Euphonium
ass
7
Maria Lee
Singing
Merit
7
Bryony Pring
Singing
Pass
6
1
7
Sarah Speed
Trumpet
Pass
6
Abigail Bambridge
Singing
Merit
7
Angelina Warburton
Harp
Distinction
7
Victoria Rounding
Voice
Pass
7
Sophie Wright
Singing
Pass
7
Sophie Wright
Piano
Pass
Pass
7
Abigail Bambridge
Trumpet
Pass
8
Sarah Speed
Trumpet
Pass
8
HaoLinWu
Trumpet
Merit
8 8
Emma Mackenzie Lauren Walker
Clarinet Singing
Distinction
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Whitestone Gallery The year began with an exhibition by the acclaimed local artist
Graham's work is
Marion Martin whose work encompassed both figuration and
extremely accomplished
abstraction. Marion's abstract canvases were hung in the main
and his loose handling of
gallery.These were loosely based on physical and chemical change
brush and a restricted
and were executed in mixed media often combining oils and
palette was a joy to see.
enamel. The side gallery housed Marion' work based on her travels
He goes on to paint more
in Africa. The exhibition was well received and attended.
poets
expanding
his
exhibition. The second exhibition was called 'Poetraits'; a collection of a The final show was
dozen portraits in oils of British Poets painted by Old Peterite Graham Kershaw.The show has travelled to several venues country
the
wide, including Kettle's Yard in Cambridge.
exhibition and this took
Accompanying each painting was a poem written by the sitter. This idea appealed to our English Department who encouraged our 3rd form pupils to respond to the annual show of pupils' art. The results of this can be seen elsewhere in this magazine.
pupil's
annual
almost two months to mount and display. Not only did it fill the gallery but every inch of every wall and display board over two floors of the Art School. Approximately 450 people attended the Private View making it all worthwhile. J.Darmody
Master Class in Drawing from the Figure for Gifted & Talented VI form students in York Schools. 8-4-05. The work produced in this all day activity was devised to be of use to VI form students wishing to submit a portfolio for Art School or University entry and for those wishing to embellish their A level exhibitions. The morning session was concerned with mark-making exercises in a range of traditional and unusual materials including bitumen dribbled from the end of sticks. The students worked directly from the male and female models looking at proportion, tone, line and movement. Drawing activities included short / rapid mark making exercises as well as longer considered studies. Pupils from the following schools participated, All Saints, Fulford, Manor,
the work produced was of
Bootham, Joseph Rowntree's, The Mount and three from St
a very high standard.
Peter's. There was certainly much evidence of skill and talent and
Students seemed to enjoy the day although they commented on how tired they were at the end of the afternoon session. I believe that the day was a great success and a big thank you to Pathfinder, the organisation for Gifted and Talented. J.Darmody
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Mr. M. Lawrence Head of Biology What would you have been if you had not become a Biology teacher? A boatman, but I got turned down for the post at Cambridge College (with a degree)!
Favourite book? 100 years solitude (Gabriel Garcia Marquez). I read two thirds in Indonesia (where I was researching gibbons) but left the book in a taxi. I then spent fifty days in Borneo, the land of no book shops. Finally I came back to Jakarta to find, by some miracle, my very own stamped copy in a restaurant!
Worst book? Da Vinci Code
Favourite film? Snatch and The Sting. Gangster films, not sure why.
Favourite music? Bob Dylan. If one of my daughters was a boy he would be called Dylan.
Favourite word? Gettin!
Worst fashion mistake? I think it might be my adidas trainers. My children call them "daddy's gay trainers".
Which animal would you most like to be? A Gibbon: they are 'beautiful, agile and slender'!
Is your business really our business? Yes. Absolutely.
If you were Head Master, would you use portaloos at school? (Mr. Lawrence's wife has a Portaloo business) Only for special events. (The deluxe versions come with DVD's now)
What would you want to change at St Peter's if you could?
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Suggested epitaph? "Let the nitrogen cycle commence" Georgina Duke UVI
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Mr. Andrew Rogerson Mr. Rogerson is due to retire, again, so we thought we had better catch him before he leaves St Peter's.
If you could be anyone else for a day who would you be and why? This is difficult - I have a lot of role models among my colleagues - but probably David Morris. He's dark, smouldering, sexy and strong like Russell Crowe. He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee, like Muhammad Ali, and he's also a good
Do you have a motto? Yes - "It is ago odide atosmi lealo tan denjo yw ork".
Who are your three ideal dinner-party guests? I've three good friends all called Dick. I always enjoy the three Dicks' company. If they weren't available I'd have to protect my image as a babe magnet and invite Lindsay Stark and The Cheeky Girls.
physicist, a bit like Richard Feynman.
You're King of The World. What three things would you change?
Has a classroom experiment ever gone disastrously wrong? No. All of my lessons have been expertly prepared, but as
There's so much!
a boy I applauded politely when my chemistry teacher, Stinky Smith, blew up the front of the chemistry lab.
1. Ban greed and exploitation - that would sort out famine and global warming.
If you were granted three wishes what would they be?
interfering in education, ban The National
I.That Muriel and I have a long
curriculum and return to real education.
2. Stop the Government
and healthy retirement to do all
Perhaps make Geordie compulsory in all
the things we planned.
schools.
2. That I could paint like Lucien
3. Do we really want the Royal Family and all their sycophantic hangers-on?
3. That I could go back to Henley, but this time win the Diamond Sculls in the morning and then in the afternoon -and stroke an eight to win the Grand Challenge Cup in record time.
What were the first and most recent records you bought? In 1943 my father gave me my
Tell us something about yourself that we don't already know.
first 78; I'm Popeye the Sailor Man by Henry Hall and The BBC Orchestra. I've still got it.
I'm a member of The Folly Fellowship
I can't remember the first one I actually bought but in the 60's I
and a lifetime member of The St
bought everything made by the Bonzo Dog Doodah Band and I
Peter's BOF club and I once had
still play them. Last week I bought a recording of Philip Glass'
lunch with Fidel Castro.
opera Einstein on the Beach. I'm very much into modern musicparticularly opera- and this one is very minimalist. Penny Boxall UVI
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C.C.F. The popularity of the CCF amongst the pupil body of the school continues to amaze the few staff involved. With some 130 cadets on the books the CCF is still one of the biggest activities in the school, and visitors are frequently surprised to learn that this is a voluntary Contingent. The highlight of the year was the Annual Field Day which took place at Strensall Training Area. This year we were very fortunate to have the support of a Chinook from 18 Squadron, thanks to the efforts of Wg Cdr Naismith. Every cadet flew that day and not one of them regretted the experience. It was the thrill of a lifetime to fly so low and yet so fast - even familiar territory takes on a different look from above, especially with the back door wide open.
Another visitor to the Contingent was Private Lyne-Pickles from the First Battalion of the Grenadier Guards. He spoke with enthusiasm and energy about his life in the Army and his experiences, most recently in Bosnia. Such real-life tales of life in the forces form an important part in shaping the views of all cadets about the military as a career, and whether the existence of the military can even be justified. With such a large number of cadets on the books we could not
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Lloyd, Alex Nicholson and Daniel Telfer. All deserve a mention for their tireless efforts throughout their time in the CCF, and we wish them well as they move on to the next stage of their career. Next year we are looking forward to participating in competitions again. M. Grant
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3 hours 49 minutes
Men's Junior 18 VIII:
4 hours 6 minutes
Men's Junior 18 Single Scull: (James Clarke)
4 hours 9 minutes
Men's Veteran A Single Scull: (R. Smalman-Smith)
4 hours 24 minutes
Women's Senior 4 Coxless Quad: (new course record)
5 hours 3 minutes
Women's Novice Coxless Quad:
5 hours 25 minutes
The top placings were taken mostly by clubs who had trained over the summer. James Clarke performed well, and beat eight others scullers to win the junior sculls race. Sponsorship money was raised by the rowers to fund the purchase of the new Sims Evolution coxless quad and a full set of Croker blades.
Chester Long Distance Sculls Five senior boys made the journey to scull in singles in the morning division. The results were:
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Position
James Clarke
Junior
3rd out of 26
Joseph Clarke
Senior 4
10th out of 11
David Cook
Novice
8th out of 18
Dominic Clough
Novice
14th out of 18
Henry Law
Novice
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Saturday
over 2,000 metres. Later on in the day she also won her second
Boy's Coxless Pairs:
James Clarke, J. Lancaster*
34th
title of the day in the Junior 18 category, in a time of 7:23.0 ahead
(57 crews):
A. MacLeod, R. Robertson
50th
Girl's Single Sculls:
K. Stiller
1st
of a number of girls from Monmouth School for Girls.
(47 crews):
Great Britain Junior Squad Training Camp, Sarnen, Switzerland
Sunday Boy's Coxless Pairs:
James Clarke, J. Lancaster*
20th
join the top juniors to train for a week on the lake in Sarnen. Here
(48 crews)
A. MacLeod, R. Robertson
43rd
she was trained by the top coaches in the UK, who tried her out
Girl's Single Sculls:
in different boat combinations with a thought for potential crews
(13 crews)
For the second year running, Kristina Stiller was selected to
for the Junior World Champs in the summer.
K. Stiller
1st
* York City R.C.
Easter Term
Head of the Trent, Nottingham The sixth form girls entered a Novice VIII into the race.
Boston Head
Conditions were poor but they rowed well to gain a 3rd placing
In the morning division the unbeaten boys' J18 quad beat
ahead of seven club and university crews.
Norwich School easily. In the afternoon, a good row by the 5th form boys produced a convincing win over two Bedford Modern Vllls in the J16 event Men's Junior 16 VIII:
Women's Head of the River, London Kristina Stiller joined a scratch VIII of the top GB junior
R. MacLeod, R. Swan, W. Holmes, J. HoughtonBrown, B. Les.W. Smith, G. Lockett.A. Dallas, S. Blackman (cox)
hopefuls racing the top club and universities from across the UK. They gained a respectable 30th placing, ahead of 219 other boats.
Yorkshire Head The local Head took place two days before Schools' Head so most crews were resting and under rate cappings. Guy Fawkes
Great Britain Junior Squad, ZndAssessments, Boston Four pupils attended the second round of trials.
Boat Club rowed well to win Veteran Novice IVs. The boys' won
Alastair
MacLeod and Rory Robertson, fresh from a term of rugby, joined
J16 and J18 quads, and Clare Montgomery, in only her first season, won Novice Singles.
the hopefuls. Their ergo scores were very impressive, though they did lack 'water time' in the pair due to the dark winter evenings.
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Schools' Head of the River, London
Ghent Junior International Regatta, Belgium
The focus this term has been on training for the prestigious
John and Gill Ward organised another top weekend with the
Schools' Head on the Thames. Conditions were cold for the 400
seniors in Belgium. This is becoming a regular annual fixture and
crews, and rough water down the Harrods straight to Putney did
the results were again very encouraging given the high level of
cause problems:
competition from mainland Europe. We gained four international
Long Course (4? miles) Boy's Junior 18 VIII Boy's Junior 16 Coxless Quad A Boy's Junior 18 Coxless Quad Boy's Junior 16 Coxless Quad B Girl's Junior 18 VIII Girl's Junior 16 Coxed IV
Time 18:07 19:22 19:26 20:22 22:04 24:50
Position 17th out of 36 7th out of 32 12th out of 22 18th out of 32 9th out of 13 5th out of 5
Short Course (2 miles) Boy's Junior 15 Coxed IV
Time
Position
9:10
7th out of 15
The top boy's VIII gained a respectable position given a lack of crew practice this term. The J16 quad were also pleased with their high position against some outstanding opposition.
The fourth
form boys, in only their second term of rowing, were 7th and only 20 seconds behind the winners, George Watson's.
North of England Head, Chester The boy's VIII raced and won the Junior event, beating Lancaster RGS and Sir John Deanes easily.
medals: Saturday Women's Junior 18 Single: 44 crews SILVER
K. Stiller
Women's Junior 18 Double: 22 crews GOLD
K. Stiller, F. Jus-Burke*
Women's B Double Scull: 9 crews SILVER
K. Stiller, F. Jus-Burke*
Junior 18 Single Scull : 72 crews 27th
James Clarke
Junior 18 Double Scull: 27 crews 8th 19th 23rd
James Clarke, J. Lancaster** Joseph Clarke, D. Cook J. Knox, P. Rulf
Junior 18 Coxless Pairs: 32 crews 12th 28th
James Clarke, J. Lancaster** R. Robertson, A. MacLeod
Junior 18 Coxless Quad: 12 crews 7th
Men's Head of the River, London The top boy's VIII returned to the Thames to do battle against the top club and university crews from across the UK and Europe.
Junior 18 Coxless IV : 9 crews 7th
The 420 boat race was won by Leander in 17 minutes and 37.60 seconds. Pangbourne won the schoolboy race, with St Peter's 9th ahead of nineteen other schools.
Overall we were a pleasing
Junior 18 VIII: 12 crews
A. Macleod, R. Robertson,
(19 minutes 56.47 seconds)
James Clarke, Joseph Clarke, R. Macleod, J. Knox, M. Denison, D. Cook, T. Binns (cox)
Joseph Clarke, D. Cook, M. Denison R. Robertson, R. MacLeod, J. Knox, R. MacLeod, P. Rulf, T. Binns (cox)
BRONZE
Joseph Clarke, D. Cook,, M. Denison R. Robertson, R. MacLeod, J. Knox, R. MacLeod, P. Rulf,
Sunday Junior 18VIII: 7 crews
Easter Training Camp, Dorney Lake, Eton Nineteen rowers from the 3rd form upwards joined Claire Fletcher and the Smalman-Smiths for a week-long training camp on Dorney Lake. There were three outings per day with video feedback in the evening, giving the rowers the best opportunities
T. Binns (cox) Junior 18 Coxless IV: 7 crews
6th
to constructively criticise their technique in a number of different boats.
R. MacLeod, M. Denison, R. Robertson, A. MacLeod
4th
145th. Men's Senior 4 VIII:
Joseph Clarke, J. Knox, P. Rulf, D. Cook
Junior 18 Coxless Pairs: 20 crews 8th 13th
R. MacLeod, M. Denison, R. Robertson, A. MacLeod James Clarke, J. Lancaster** R. Robertson, A. MacLeod
Junior 18 Coxless Quad: 14 crews
York Spring Regatta
9th
Joseph Clarke, J. Knox, P. Rulf,
D. Cook Junior 18 Double Scull: 33 crews
The Boat Club entered thirty crews of all ages and abilities into the first local regatta of the season. The boys had a clean sweep of all the quads events at J15,16, and 18, beating Lanaster
11th
James Clarke, J. Lancaster**
17th
Joseph Clarke, D. Cook
24th
J. Knox, P. Rulf
Junior 18 Single Scull45 crews 23rd
RGS and Durham Schools.
Fifth formers Rory MacLeod and
Richard Swan went on to also win in Under 16 double sculls. The fourth form boys won all their events, with Gareth Dowse and
D. Cook
Chris Millard also adding a win in Under 15 double sculls. The 3rd
* from Nottingham County Rowing Association
form girls put up a strong fight and came away with wins in Under 14 quads and double sculls. The girl's 2nd VIII rowed well to beat York University in the Novice event.
Summer Term
Both captains of rowing,
James Clarke and Hannah Thomas, came away with a win each to
Junior Inter-Regional Regatta, Nottingham Twenty-three members of middle school were selected to
round of a successful day for the Boat Club: Women's Novice VIII:
R. Wheeler, G.Santos,
represent Yorkshire & Humberside against the 11 other ARA
R.Webster, L Binks,
regions from across the country. Coming only four days after the start of the summer term a number of crews were unpractised.
R. Craven, E. Newby, A. Sykes, H. Robertson,
The competition was, as ever, particularly fierce, with strong
S. Blackman (cox)
composite club crews being fielded from across the UK. Valuable
Men's Junior 18 Coxless Quad;
R. Stark, R. Towers, H. Lav
Men's Junior 16 Coxless Quad:
R. Swan, W. Holmes, J. Houghton-Brown,
experience was gained rowing in a 6-lane course over 1.5 km. Some crews narrowly missed out on gaining a place in the Grand Final. Placings in the Petite Final were:
A. Dallas
Petite Final Junior 15 Coxed Quad:
Men's Junior 15 Coxed Quad:
C. Brewer, G. Dowse, J.Turner, C. Millard,
G. Brown*, C. Millard, G. Dowse, J.Turner,
A. McFarlane (cox)
A. MacFarlane (cox)
Women's Junior 14 Coxed Quad:
H. Burley, J. Marriott,
Junior 16 Coxless Quad:
A. Ramsden, R. Fletcher,
J. Houghton-Brown,
J. Clark (cox)
R. MacLeod, R. Swan.W. Holmes Men's Junior 18 Coxless Pairs:
James Clarke, J. Lancaster (YCRC)
Junior 16 Coxed IV:
Men's Junior 16 Double Scull:
R. MacLeod, R. Swan
A. Dallas, G. Lockett,
Men's Junior 15 Double Scull:
C. Millard, G. Dowse
A. Harrap, C. Hopkinson, S. Blackman (cox)
Women's Junior 14 Double Scull:
H. Burley, A. Ramsden
Women's Junior 16 Coxless IV:
Women's Senior 2
H.Thomas
Junior 16 Coxless Pairs: J. Houghton-Brown, W. Holmes
E. Newby, H. Robertson, F. Binnian, L.Walters Junior 16 Single Scull: R. MacLeod Women's Junior 14 Coxed Quad: R. Fletcher, H. Burley, J. Marriot, A. Ramsden, J. Clark (cox) Women's Junior 16 Single: S. Bell * from Bradford Grammar School
Wallingford Regatta, Dorney Lake For the first time for many years St Peter's had a crew racing at Wallingford. The boy's 1st VIII raced in the Senior 4 event against predominantly schoolboy VII Is. Eighteen crews competed in three preliminary heats and the St Peter's VIII were 2nd, just behind St Edward's.
In the final they rowed well, beating
Winchester, Latymer, St Paul's, and Eton, but were unable to catch up to a strong St Edward's outfit.
National Schools' Regatta, Nottingham
Munich Junior Regatta, Germany On the Saturday, Kristina Stiller was teamed up with Franki
The new 3rd form girls were very pleased to gain a well-
Jus-Burke from the Nottingham County Rowing Association to
deserved place in the semi-final on the first day of the regatta. On
represent Great Britain in the 17-boat double scull event. They
the second day of racing we arrived with one of the strongest sets
won a heat medal, and went on to gain an outstanding 4th place
of crews in many years and expected to take home at least two
in the A-final:
medals. This was not to be so as the strong head wind whipped
Romania Ukraine Germany A
7:21.95 7:23.39 7:24.58
Great Britain Germany B Germany C
7:25.67 7:30.14 7:31.95
up the water and made it unrowable. Racing was cancelled after a number of Vllls became water logged in the opening rounds. On the Sunday, we returned to the lake and were rewarded with two fine performances in boys'pairs, gaining places in both the J16 and
On the Sunday, Kristina was placed in the 23-strong single scull race for a time trial. In her heat she was first, placing her a respectable 5th place (on her time) in Europe.
J18 finals. Alastair MacLeod and Rory Robertson narrowly missed out on a bronze medal and demonstrated just how much progress they have made over the last few months.
Kristina Stiller was
racing for her second Championship medal and this year she
London Docklands Regatta
teamed up with Hannah Thomas in the double scull. The girls
The boys' 1st VIII and the top girls' double of Stiller and Thomas travelled to London to compete at the Docks. Both crews
cruised through the heats and were clear winners in the final to take the Ferguson Bowl back to York.
raced in two events. The boy's VIII beat Latymer and Canford to gain a silver medal in Junior Vllls, just over 4 seconds behind
Friday
Shiplake. They raised their game in the afternoon to clock a school
Girl's Junior 14 Coxed Quad
record time of 6 minutes and 8 seconds (one of the fastest
Tristan Hewins Cup
recorded that day), beating five other crews to win the Senior 4
Saturday
event. The girls' double scull was not stretched and comfortably
Boy's 1st VI11
won both their races, beating three other crews. The twelve
Child-Beale Cup
rowers brought back 13 individual gold medals and 9 silver medals
Girl's Championship VIII
- an impressive haul. Wins for:
Aylings Challenge Cup
Women's Senior 1 Double Scull:
K. Stiller, H.Thomas
Women's Junior Double Scull:
K. Stiller, H.Thomas
Men's Senior 4 Vlll#:
A. MacLeod, R. MacLeod,
Heat
Semi
3rd
4th
Final
CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
Boy's Junior 16 B Eights Shawcross Cup
CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
Boy's Junior 15 Coxed IV Mariner's Cup
CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
R. Robertson, James Clarke, J. Knox, M. Denison, P. Rulf, D. Cook, T. Binns (cox)
Boy's Championship Single Sculls Sculls Cup
CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
Sunday Boy's Championship Coxless Quad
Tees Regatta
Forest Cup
Twenty-seven crew combinations raced on the 4-lane 850metre course on Teeside. With a record entry of over 360 crews it turned into a top regatta. Some of the best performances of the day did not register on the wins list, but involved the fourth form
4th
Boy's Championship Coxless Pairs Committee's Cup
2nd
1st
4th
1st
1st
GOLD
1st
3rd
5th
3rd
5th
3rd
6th
Girl's Championship Double Sculls Ferguson Bowl
boy's coming 3rd in the 14-boat Novice IV event and the fifth form girl's coming 2nd in the 5-boat Novice Women's event, both crews racing mainly club and university boats. We had five wins
Boy's Junior 16 Coxless Pairs Imperial College Danesfield Cup Boy's Junior 16 Double Sculls
for:
Marlow Bowl Women's Novice VIII:
A. Dickason, S. Bell, K. Browne, H. Code, C. Montgomery, L. Forbes, LWalters, B.Lloyd, R. Dobinson (cox)
Women's Senior 4 VIII:
Men's Junior 18 Single Scull: Men's Senior 4 Single Scull*: Women's Novice Single Scull#:
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Boy's Junior 15 Coxed Quad Sculls Creber Cup
Peterborough Regatta Despite no wins, the top boy's VIII spent the day racing closely
A. Dickason, S. Bell,
with Bedford School, Nottingham University and Loughborough
K. Browne, H. Code,
Students, usually with all three boats overlapping on the line. The
A. Sykes, R. Webster,
fourth form boys IV also rowed some high quality races against
G. Santos, B. Lloyd,
mainly university boats. Despite being outsized, their technical
R. Dobinson (cox)
skill gained them a place in the final where they were 3rd, beating
D. Clough D. Cook C. Montgomery
11 crews.
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York Summer Regatta With the seniors away at Marlow and Henley, and with the CCSE and A2 exams in full flow, it was down to the youngsters" to} represent the school at our local regatta. With 43 crews raetfjgitproved to be a long and successful day. The school gained 1 i wins for: Men's Junior 18 Coxless Quad:
D. Cook, R. Lum, H. Law,
Women's Junior 14 Coxed Quad:
A. Ramsden, J. Marriott,
R. Swan
Women's Novice IV#:
Women's Senior 4 Coxed IV#:
Henley Women's Regatta The Rayner Cup for Schoolgirl Double Sculls Unbeaten all season in the double, Kristina Stiller and
H. Burley, R. Fletcher,
Hannah Thomas travelled down to Henley for the three-day
J. Clark (cox)
regatta.
L. Walters, H. Robertson,
rounds to become the first ever St Peter's crew to make a final at
They comfortably coasted through the preliminary
L Forbes, F. Binnian,
Henley. With conditions choppy and a strong headwind, they
E. Newby (cox)
found themselves lining up against the Australian national
C. Fletcher,
champions from Sydney University. The Australian boat took an
C. Montgomery, H.Code,
early lead, but our girls fought them all the way to the line.
A. Dickason,
Whilst disappointed to lose they produced one of the best ever
R. Dobinson (cox)
performances from a St Peter's boat, losing to an outstanding
Women's Junior 14 Double Scull:
H. Burley, A. Ramsden
crew.
Men's Senior 1 Single Scull:
R. Smalman-Smith
Men's Senior 3 Single Scull:
D. Cook
1st Round: St Peter's beat Rob Roy R. C.
Verdict Easily
Quarterfinal: St Peter's beat Kingston R. C.
31/2 lengths 6:06
Semi-final: St Peter's beat Maidenhead R. C.
Easily
Men's J15A Single Scull:
C. Brewer
Men's J15B Single Scull:
C. Down
Men's J15 Double Scull:
C. Lister, N. Hall
Women's Junior 14 Single Scull:
R. Fletcher
Marlow Regatta, Dorney Lake With the disappointing cancellation of National Schools Saturday during half-term, Marlow was now the main pre-Henley target. The boy's VIII travelled down the night before and did not let us down. The Senior 3 event was the biggest at Marlow with 42 crews entered, comprising of top schools, clubs and universi-
5:56
5:41
Final: Sydney University, Australia beat St Peter's
11/2 lengths 6:07
St Peter's Double:
K. Stiller, H.Thomas
The Henley Royal Regatta I.The Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup for Schoolboy Vlll's
ties. They won their heat comfortably and were 2nd in their semi-
The VIII gained automatic qualification for the third year in
final. In the final they produced one of their most impressive rows
succession. Exams again caused difficulties, but two helicopters
all season gaining third place in a highly respectable field:
and a light aircraft ensured that we were able to transport our rowers between York and Henley. The VIII comfortably beat
Heat (one of six)
Semi-final (one of three) Final
St Peter's
Isis B. C.
Radley College
2nd Abingdon School
St Peter's
Vesta R. C.
3rd
Cork B. C., Ireland
Choate School, USA
St Peter's
4th
Exeter University
Westminster School
Isis B. C.
5th
Kings School,
Bedford Modern
Cork B.C.,
Worchester
School
6th
-
1st
Ireland St Edward's, Oxford
King's, Chester and were then drawn against Pangbourne, arguably the 2nd fastest British crew in the event. At the start, Pangbourne flew off the blocks expecting a comfortable lead by the end of the island. Our boys dug deep, only giving them a length and continuing to battle hard over the length of the course. As the two crews approached the enclosures the distance became a quarter length, with an exhausted Pangbourne collapsing over the line in probably the best performance ever by a St Peter's VIII at Henley. A small consolation happened after-
Not only did they cross the line overlapping a strong Radley
wards when the crew learnt that they had raced in the fastest
VIII, they also beat Isis, the Oxford University development squad
race all day at Henley. A visibly moved John Ward left the
for next years Boat Race.
umpire's pontoon to applause from the collection of Stewards and coaches assembled there:
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Verdict 1st Round: St Peter's beat The King's School, Chester Easily 2nd Round: Pangbourne College beat St Peter's
Barrier
Women's Junior Sculls
2:05
3:30
7:23
1/2 length 1:56
3:16
6:50
Pangbourne were beaten in the next round by St Joseph's Prep, USA who eventually raced and lost to Eton College in the final.
Wales Scotland England Ireland
'omen's Junior Double Sculls Wales England Scotland Ireland
Junior World Championships, Brandenburg, Germany Kristina Stiller raced in the top British girl's boat, the coxless
St Peter's VIII:
A. MacLeod, R. Robertson, M. Denison, J. Knox,
quad. This was her second and final Junior Worlds and she did not
Joseph Clarke, James Clarke, R. MacLeod,
disappoint.
P. Rulf.T. Binns (cox)
something of a medal winning tradition (an Olympic silver) and
In the senior women's quad GB is establishing
this was their first ever junior medal in this discipline. Germany
2. The Fawley Challenge Cup for Junior Coxless Quadruple Sculls
had always looked the best bet for gold and they duly won with Belarus in silver and the GB quad rowing away from the rest of the
The quad raced and successfully qualified for the main regatta
field in the second half to take a well deserved bronze:
the week before. St Peter's were then one of only five British schools to have two boats racing at the regatta. The Marlow quad was outstanding and controlled the race from the start. Our boys were disappointed to lose but did gain a very clear picture of the strength of top competition. Verdict
Barrier
1st Round: Marlow R. C. & Maidenhead R. C. beat St Peter's 2 1/2 lengths 2:07 St Peter's Quad:
Fawley
Finish
3:34
7:31
H. Law, R. Lum, D. Cook, R. Swan
National Rowing Championships, Nottingham Six rowers gave up time during the holidays to represent the school at the National Championships. MacLeod, Robertson, and Stiller had all gained places in the GB squad and were entered into senior races in their national team combinations. Out of twelve
Heat (one of three)
Semi-final (one of two) Final
1st
Great Britain 6:49.40
Germany 7:01.67
Germany 6:44.96
races we gained nine 1st places, an outstanding achievement: Heat
Semi
Final
2nd
Boy's Junior 16 Double Scull: (R. MacLeod/W. Holmes)
Romania 6:52.01
Great Britain 7:06.62
Belarus 6:47.48
3rd
1st (rep.)
4th
3rd
Girl's Junior 18 Single Scull: (H.Thomas)
France 6:54.61
France 7:09.14
1st
1st
SILVER
Great Britain 6:51.22 BRONZE MEDAL
4th
Denmark
Netherlands
Italy
5th
6:57.17 -
7:10.59 Denmark
Poland
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7:18.28 Japan 7:27.35
Men's Senior Coxless IV: (A. MacLeod)
1st
GOLD
Men's Senior VIM: (R. Robertson)
1st
GOLD
Women's Senior Coxless Quad: (K. Stiller)
6th 1st
GOLD
France
World Ranking: 3rd out of 13 nations.
Home International, Cardiff ...
Rory Robertson had rowed 27 exhausting races over the final
Hannah Thomas was again selected to represent
trials weekend to gain a much-deserved place in the British VIII.
Wales, this time in both the junior single and
The men's VIII, with a substitute in the bow seat through illness,
double scull. She fought hard over the regatta
improved their performance in the semi from the heat, but this
and was rewarded with gold medals in both
was still not enough to finish in the top three.The GB crew was in
events, an outstanding achievement:
third place at the half way mark but did not sustain this over the
second half, finishing fifth and placing them in the B-final, in
prototype VIII from Eton Racing Boats in the weeks before Nat.
which they came a credible 2nd:
Schools and Henley. The Denison and Robertson families also
Heat (one of three) 1st
Semi-final (one of two) B Final
Romania
Germany John Ward again 'toured' the country with his boys. They
6:11.75 2nd
provided the much-needed 'transport to Henley' as the annual exam clash with Henley loomed.
Great Britain
Russia
improved after each race and the VIII added a number of big 'scalps' over the season.
3rd
Great Britain
Richard Smalman-Smith again took on the 5th form boys as
Romania
well as coaching at all levels throughout the club. He gained a
6:15.68 4th
Ukraine
Italy
number of good wins (both as a sculler and a coach) and continued
6:17.67
to push hard those under his charge.
Great Britain
Czech Republic
Helena Smalman-Smith coached the senior girls' crews and gained a number of good wins, particularly with the VIII inTeeside. Chris Hall gave up his valuable time to coach mainly sweepoar to the 5th form and senior girls. In particular, a number of
World Ranking: 8th out of 13 nations.
regatta wins in IVs at York was a notable achievement. During the final GB trials, Alastair MacLeod emerged as the stroke-
Nick Fyfe assisted John Ward with the senior boys squad in
sider in the country.
between balancing his work for his Economics degree at York
He was subsequently
University.
strongest
placed in the top British
boat,
coxless
IV.
winning
the
Arthur Ellis-Davies retired at the end of the season and has
the
moved to the 'non-rowing' part of Wales. Over his 16 year stretch
After
with the Boat Club he has built up a fine reputation. His senior
heat L
girls have gone on to win championship Gold medals at National
and semi-final, the K men's
IV
Schools' (breaking records in the single scull and the coxless pairs)
were
as well as rowing as internationals at the Junior World
looking to be contending for gold. On the day, the more experienced Romanian and German crews were just a little too good
Championships (and a bronze medal here in 2005). He will be missed by all involved with rowing at St Peter's.
with just two-tenths of a second separating those nations for gold and silver, Britain took a strong bronze three-quarters of a length
Jamie MacLeod took on the coaching of the senior pair whose progress through the season was nothing short of sensational.
behind:
Both boys ended up at the Junior Worlds and his highly respected Heat (one of three)
1st Great Britain
Semi-final (one of two) Final
coaching ability played a large part in this success.
Great Britain joe Foss finished two years of work with us as a volunteer from Germany
2nd Italy
6:17.47 3rd Hungary
Great Britain
York St John College. Primarily a cox, Joe coached the beginner J14 and 15s pupils with enthusiasm and patience. Claire Fletcher joined us from Barnard Castle School in the Autumn Term. She made a big impact and dedicated a huge
BRONZE MEDAL
amount of time moulding the new girls' J14 squad.
She was
assisted by Jac Palmer, who also coached the beginner girls' J15
4th Austria
5th Switzerland
Finally, thanks go to the Captains, James Clarke and Hannah Thomas who worked hard all year to motivate their squads and
6th -
Hungary
Italy
6:52.26
have always lead by example. Good luck to next year's Captains, Philipp Rulf, David Cook (Vice-Captain) and Alice Dickason.
World Ranking: 3rd out 16 nations. # Indicates qualifying win (i.e. four or more crews in a regatta)
Rowing Colours: Full colours:
SUMMARY
Kristina Stiller (re-awarded) Alistair MacLeod
With the introduction of rowing to the 3rd form our numbers
James Clarke
Rory Robertson
Hannah Tho
David Cook
Philipp Rulf
Joseph Clarke
Jamie Knox
Marcus Denison
Rory MacLeod
have swelled to a record 120 pupils! To combat this we have acquired two new boats from Sims Racing: a coxless quad, and a double scull/coxless pair 'Gemma Bentham'.
Half colours:
A second hand
Aylings Olympian coxless pair from Piet de Boer was also
Tom Binns
purchased, as well as ten pairs of sculling blades. Thanks go to Gill Ward and various helpers who again co-ordinated the Quiz and
Commended:
Kathryn Browne
Betony Lloyd
the food for National Schools'. Eric Sims kindly loaned us a The Peterite 2004-2005
Rugby Tour, Singapore and Australia 2004 "What goes on tour, stays on tour' Tour Manager, Mike Johnston Sunday 18th July We boarded the bus at the ludicrous time of 4.15 a.m. No one
different; there would be 4 quarters of 20 minutes. The match proved to be relatively simple for the team as the lack of teamwork and breakdown of communication in the opposition lead to the result 65-5.
really appeared to be in the mood for banter as many were beginning to feel the effects of such an early rise. We soon arrived in Manchester, on to London, before embarking on the 13-hour flight to Singapore.
Monday 19th July The duration of the early part of Sunday was spent in the air
Wednesday 21st July We were woken at the far too early time of 5.45am to prepare for the 9-hour flight to Sydney. On arrival, we were required to take our rugby boots from our holdalls and present them to the Australian officials. Jonners had told us to clean them but we hadn't done it properly. Ozzie customs did it for us!
finally grounding at Singapore. This was our first day and we were set on taking in as much culture as possible. A Chinese lunch was followed by a tour of Singapore, which was scheduled in place of training, as the tour management thought we needed to acclimatise to the heat before any vigorous exercise was to be taken.
Tuesday 20th July The day began with a training session at the Singapore C.C ground, where 40 minutes was spent running through set plays
Thursday 22nd July After our first, slap up breakfast, Australian style, some of us experienced the Harbour Bridge climb. This was amazing and slightly scary, when we were asked to traverse the bridge with only a steel walkway separating us from the mid day rush hour traffic below. In the afternoon we were able to enjoy a spot of sightseeing, which included the famous Sydney aquarium, the Grand Opera house and a ride on the Yellow River taxi.
and patterns ready for the afternoon game. Almost as soon as we had finished a tropical monsoon came upon us. The amazing thing was that even though we held a 'wet t-shirt' competition, we were all boiling. So the afternoon and the eagerly anticipated first match against a Singapore U19 side came, with all of their players playing for their future place in the 1st XV. Therefore, 45 local boys wanted to prove themselves to the selectors-The game format was slightly
Friday 23rd July The day began with a trip to the Olympic Village and a guided tour of the massive Telstra stadium. The afternoon saw us off to 'The King's School, Parramata', one of the largest and most famous schools in Australia with a proud rugjjy heritage. ^jVith over 1000 boys one would think they rugby team together. Yes they can and
can also put out another 10 teams in each year! We enjoyed a light training session on the 1st XV pitch surrounded by a circular bank with 2 massive pavilions. After showers, we proceeded to wait anxiously to be collected by our billets. For many of us this would be our first time staying with complete strangers. Our worries however, were put to rest when we were greeted with warm smiles and open arms.
Saturday 24th July The match against King's School 4th XV saw us fly out of the blocks and for the first 20 minutes the pace was lightning. The father of my billet summed it up perfectly, "The boys were lostthey didn't know whether they were Marther or Arther". A superb hat trick from Peter Wackett was definitely one of the highlights of the match. The result 48-7. The man of the match, chosen by the opposition, was James Marsden. We had support from Richard Kaiser Old Peterite and 1st xv hooker 1978.
harder by our mistakes, rather than their good play. Gordon Tait ,O.P and 1st xv scrum half 1978, was at the game. After the match David Scott, took quite a shine to the mother of his billet and eyes began to wander when she came to pick him up in her PVC catsuit. Hmmm....
Monday 26th July The trip toTaronga Zoo allowed us superb views over Sydney Harbour and the coastline of Australia. We were able to approach animals such as dingos and kangaroos in an almost natural habitat; it was incredible to see
Friday 30th July We travelled across to the beautiful, Gold Coast where we would be billeted out for the next couple of nights by the pupils of A.B Paterson College.
how tame they were. In the afternoon we took in the sights and did a spot of shopping.
Tuesday 27th July As it was raining so hard we were unable to train on the morning of our 3rd match against St. Paul's School. The rain meant a
Saturday 31st July A 10.30am K.O. was arranged, due to the rigours of playing under the noon sun. Injuries and a change in the age limit made for a younger, less experienced team taking the field. However, those chosen were eager to prove themselves before the forthcoming home season and despite all this we ran out easy 64 -0 winners. After the game we presented Anthony our physio with a shirt. He looked after us brilliantly.
change of match venue from Manly Oval, the home of the Manly Sea Eagles, to Kierle Park, but then the Council shut this due to the weather. Finally we moved to the playing fields at Pittwater Road.
Sunday 1st August We bid a sad farewell to our hosts from A.B Paterson who gave us a sports jacket each as a souvenir. We appreciated the gesture. It was then off to Cairns for the penultimate leg of our journey.
The match was a very close encounter; we scored first through Will; from a forward drive from the Smetre line then they scored to take the score to 5-7. A controversial penalty miss
Monday 2nd August A welcomed lie in before a relaxing swim in the pool gave us
happened when Benny appeared to slot the kick through the
the opportunity to identify any 'Sheilas' worthy of attention.
posts but the referee had other ideas. We went on to win the
The rest of the morning was spent shopping in Cairns.
match 15-10 with tries from Jeremy and Scotty. Ali was deservedly adjudged to be named man of the match, as he led by example.
The evening match was a special affair. We had been invited to play in an aboriginal homeland against their development team. Special permits,
Wed 28th Transit to Brisbane meet billets at St Paul's Bowen Hills.
allowed us onto their land and strict ru what we were allowed to do whilst t+iec applied.
Thursday 29th July The morning began with a trip to Steve Irwin's famous
picked
On our way to the match, we up the opposition
surrounding villages of CairrJ|J
'Australia Zoo'. We met some of the world's most deadly snakes,
fascinating to see where they Uj|p
something Michael Miller wasn't too keen on. The crocodile show,
When we eventually arrived, the proh
was fascinating.
was crowded with kids playing game! We joined in, passing rugby balls,
The afternoon saw us play St. Paul's Brisbane, and we won 217 after good tries from Dave Heaton and Mark Jagger, with Houghy slotting all 3 conversions. It was a hard match, made
balloons and homemade footbaits to each other. Many of them were wearing little more than a pair
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shorts or a dress, but it was brilliant to see them smiling. They appeared not to have much, and it made us all think how lucky we were getting the opportunity to travel, as many will never see outside of their village. The match itself was an amazing experience. It was billed as the first international to be played on the homeland and the commentators and crowd made for a special atmosphere. The lights, the surroundings and the opposition, a team composed purely of aboriginals, all contributed to the adrenaline rush. It was a night to remember! We won 48-17. After the game the whole community joined us and gave the team a didgeridoo. The night summed up everything that is good about touring and sport.There were tears in the eyes of many of the supporters. It was something I will never forget.
Tuesday 3rd August We visited The Great Barrier Reef, an event many of us had been looking forward to. It took 2 hours to reach the outer reef, where we scuba dived and snorkelled. The variety of colours and exotic animals was staggering.
Wednesday 4th August At 5.30am we began the long coach journey to riverTully, the site of our white water rafting. Whilst on the bus, we had a Scottish tour guide who explained the safety procedures aboard the raft. He then proceeded to tell us that pythons and fresh water crocodiles were not unusual in these waters. This did not go down well with certain people and the whole bus fell silent.
must have slipped on a rock and disappeared, as water flew everywhere. He re-emerged, looking very red and embarrassed as he watched his belongings being swept down stream. It was the night of the Tour dinner, which proved to be a very enjoyable evening for all.
Saturday 7th August Another early start, this time to catch the Yellow River boat ride in Kakadu National Park. We were able to see crocodiles, herrings, golden eagles, thousands of ducks and wild horses grazing on the nutrient rich marshes. In the afternoon we hit the 'Adelaide River' on a jumping crocodile cruise. This involved dangling a piece of meat over the side of a boat and waiting for a
The rafting was fantastic and was an adrenaline packed day
crocodile to come along and jump out of the water. You would
full of amusing moments, not to mention the amount of times I
then tease the croc by pulling the piece of meat away. No wonder
grasped at things I shouldn't in order to stay in the boat!
therefore one of them was called 'Mr Aggro'. In the evening we met our billets from the 'Stray Cats' R.U.F.C.
Friday 6th August After arriving in Darwin during the night, we were extremely
Sunday 8th August
tired when we were woken at 6.20am.This was in order to load up
Our final match vs a Northern Territories XV. We arrived at
into 9-man safari trucks and set off to 'Kakadu National park'. In
the ground at 4.30 to watch the Stray Cats' play. They play their
the middle of the park we came to two waterfalls, Jim Jam and
match with a couple of amendments. The more noticeable ones
Twin Falls. In was at Twin Falls that the comedy moment of the
are: no matter what the final score is, the result is always a draw.
tour took place. We had to cross a large river to get to where we
Secondly, they have to down a glass of port before each game.The
were having lunch. So one by one we traversed it, up to our necks
game was played competitively but both sides come out even.
in water, carrying our dry clothes and belongings above our heads. It came to Jonner's turn to cross. He started out very well, then decided he would take a sneaky shortcut. Suddenly the big fellow
We took the lead through Pete Wackett with Houghy getting the conversion; Houghy then converted his own try. They came back at us in the second half with a converted try, but we held on to win 14-7. It was a hard fought match, which could have swung either way, but our defence stood strong. P7
W7
LO
Points For 275
Points Against 53
I would like to take this opportunity to thank (on behalf of the team) everyone who helped organise the tour, especially Mr. Johnston and Mr. Butler, to Mr. Francis and Mr. Monteith and the supporters who travelled to Australia and those who didn't for everything they have done for us. It was a truly memorable experience during which we created many friends along the way. Eddie Hilling LVI
1ST XV-SEASON 2004 WON: 12
PLAYED: 14 POINTS FOR: 530
POINTS AGAINST: 68
RETIRING CAPTAIN'S TRENT COLLEGE WOODHOUSE GROVE HYMERS SOUTH HUNSLEY * AMPLEFORTH ASHVILLE COLLEGE LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL* DURHAM SCHOOL side, which was already established. James Marsden had a great L
13-12
season, and our thoughts were with him when he got concussed
POCKLINGTON
W
65-17
playing in a warm up game against Wales, putting him out of the
BARNARD CASTLE*
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17-15
Daily Mail Final. Peter Wackett scored some memorable tries this
BARNARD CASTLE
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25-22
season. He has the necessary physical qualities to go a long way.
LANCASTER R.G.S.*
W
22-12
Charlie Parry forced his way into the side and he under pressure
ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL WORCESTER*
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27-12
have gone further this season than he did. Will had worked on his
COLSTONS COLLEGIATE*
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19-14
fitness and mobility, which allowed him to be more effective in
EXETER COLLEGE*
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the loose. His throwing in had been good all season. Mick Morris
BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
performed admirably in the Daily Mail games. Will Butler should
was an unsung hero. He played out of position on many occasions
*Daity Mail Cup
but always accepted the fact that he was playing for the team and CAPTAIN:
All Macleod
not for his personal gain. Marcus Bosh Dennison scrummaged well
VICE CAPTAIN:
Mick Morris / Ben Hough
all season. My memory of Marcus will be the hit he made against
England U- 18 ;
Peter Wackett, James Marsden
cause. Jason Burton grew in stature this season. He has developed
North U - 18 :
Peter Wackett, James Marsden
Lancaster Grammar School, which typified his commitment to the
Yorkshire U - 20: Yorkshire U-18:
Ali Macleod Peter Wackett, James Marsden, Ali Jason
Macleod, Burton,
Ben
Hough,
Will
Butler,
Tom Denton The season's foundations were built on a successful tour to Australia, where I had chance to experiment with the side for the forthcoming season. Different combinations were tried and tested and eventually with a little tinkering and patience from the players we agreed on a successful formula. Some breath taking rugby was played this season. This was down to the quality of players in the squad plus all of the hard work the boys put into pre season. The team which had won the U - 15 Daily Mail Cup formed the backbone of the side.Tom Denton and James Marsden who joined the school in the lower sixth added some spice to the
mentally and came back from his broken arm stronger than before. Peter Slower also broke his wrist this season. Peter had been playing brilliantly until his injury occurred. He was sorely missed, but I am sure he will be a stronger player next year. Hopefully he will not prove this in the annual OP game. Tom Denton has been a colossus in the second row and I thinkTom will go onto bigger and better things next year. Watch this space! Ali Macleod has been an excellent captain carrying on in the footsteps of Tom Woolsey which was not easy. Ali had an excellent season. His determination to succeed shone through every time he stepped over the white wash. James Pang and Ed Hilling were consistent in their delivery and both players made some crucial tackles which led to victories. Tom Clarke added some beef to the Forward armoury and he has matured and developed as a player
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about meeting new people and creating friendships which will stay with you forever. This side will stay friends forever and they have provided me with some wonderful memories, which I will take with me into the new season. If we can emulate what you achieved I will be extremely happy. What a fantastic season. I hope that St Peter's has provided you with a positive rugby experience, and you will continue playing rugby in pastures new. R.J.Francis
this season. Mark Jagger another unsung hero played out of position on many occasions but always gave of his best. Ben Hough had an excellent season and should have progressed further on the representative ladder than he did. He found an extra yard of pace this season and cut some perfect lines at times. Ben had an excellent Daily Mail Final. Michael Miller trained hard and performed well when he came into the squad for the latter stages of the competition. The team was well supported by a talented bench who gave the team the necessary support to become successful. All of those boys were a credit to themselves and the school. The Daily Mail game versus Barnard Castle was a memorable moment in the season. We withstood an onslaught by Barny and still came away with a win. The Back row was immense. The team played some fantastic rugby against school. Control and precision were the two key elements in that game. A huge team effort to defeat Colstons in the Semi Final of the Daily Mail was also a highlight of the season. In the first twenty minutes of the Daily Mail Final we were outstanding. The players were magnificent that day. I could not have asked any more of the players. They held their heads high that day and were great ambassadors to the school. Andrew Slingsby picked up a bad injury last season and has not been able to play this season which has been a great shame. However Andrew has been invaluable this season behind the scenes. I have greatly appreciated his input. Thank you Andrew. I must thank Charlie for all his hardwork this year, Mr Savage for all the support he has provided me with and Paddy Stephen for all the work he did for the Daily Mail Final. Rugby is
2nd XV It has been an absolute pleasure to coach the 2nd XV this season. As always, with a strong first team it means that you generally get a strong second team. The 2nd XV was made up of mainly lower sixth players this year with a few strong upper sixth players who added a bit of steel. Our game plan was built upon keeping the opposition in their own 22 for as much as possible in the first half and trying to frustrate them with strong tackling and a well organised defence. Later on in matches having built up a lead we were generally able to run more freely scoring a number of excellent tries. The forwards were led by a very strong a direct back row at start of the season, Rory Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jeremy Thomas all went on to play regularly for the 1st XV later on in the season. Tom and Rory carried the ball very strongly at the opposition and Jeremy was always on hand to continue the move or secure the ball. All three of them worked extremely hard in
defence making big tackles and regularly turning over the opposi-
and good distributor at thirteen. Jake moved to first team wing
tion ball. James Drake made the move from three quarter to back
and John Ramsden broke his collarbone early on in the season.
row easily towards the end of the season. He reads the game very
Charlie Parry played a number of games at centre. He was very
quickly, has good hands and makes textbook tackles. I am sure
strong in defence and always able to break the opposition line and
James and Jeremy will be crucial in the first team squad next year.
offload well at the opportune time. Charlie Duke played most
Alex Hetmanski played a number of games at flanker and on the
games this season and performed very well after a long injury
wing. He has good speed and is very direct. His ability in the
absence. He was a superb tackier and carried the ball very well.
tackle and going forward were missed when he was injured. He
Sam Farquharson came into outside centre for the last few games
needs to keep fit to progress next season.
of the season and was inspirational. The timing off his pass and
The front five were a very close-knit unit. Carl Burton and Richard Lum started off the season at second row. Carl made some outstanding breaks with his pace from around the rucks and
offload in the tackle enabled us to cut through defences. Sam's defence has also improved immeasurably and he was always dependable in the tackle.
tackled ferociously. Both him and Richard took a lot of clean ball from line outs which we used well with very effective driving mauls right at the heart of the opposition.
Richard works
constantly throughout the game from ruck to ruck, but must try to be a little more dynamic when he reaches them. Towards the end of the season Jacob Smith played a few times for the 2nd XV and added to the physicality of the forwards. Charlie Elwess and David Heaton were often propping up the scrum, both are strong and technically good in all tight areas but must work on their fitness and speed around the park, to contribute fully at first team next year. Paul Middleton-Walker played a few times at prop and would benefit from the same. He is generally a little more athletic and aggressive, but must work on his technique and fitness. Robin Johnson was a constant at hooker both in position and effort. He was very tenacious and aggressive in the tight areas and
The back three also changed regularly this season. Duncan
supported play well around the field. Simon Webster played a
Watt was ever present on the wing and showed some marked
number of games at prop.
He has an excellent attitude and
improvement this year. He was very consistent and reliable and
constantly strives to work on his performance. He is always stuck
scored a number of tries.
at the bottom of rucks and is a persistent thorn in the opposition's
games. He has excellent strength and speed and on his day can
side. These are excellent attributes that will help him next year.
destroy teams. He must improve his ball retention to develop to
The backs always made excellent contributions to the matches and were able to play in a number of ways. As a defensive unit they were very hard to break down and as an attacking force they were able to punch up the middle or expand
Simon Baker was involved in most
his capabilities. Alex Hetmanski and Jake Troughear have also played on the wing this year. Charlie Duke played most games at full back. He offered confidence and incisiveness in attack, lain Jarvis played a number of games also. He has excellent individual skills and is developing them into his all round game.
wide when the space was open. Andy Miller was ever present at 9. He always gave his opposing scrum half a torrid afternoon by
This was a very successful season and the squad always
putting a lot of pressure on him at the base of the scrum and
worked well in training. They were able to deploy the game plan
enforcing mistakes.
He had a very safe pass and organised the
well and in most games the opposition were unable to cope with
link between backs and forwards assuredly. I would have liked to
them. It was a great pleasure to be able to watch a team of young
see him offer more of a threat to the opposition. Michael Down
men play exciting and expansive rugby on a Saturday afternoon.
has matured steadily into a fine fly half over the season. He has
We ended up completing the season undefeated.
an excellent kick off both feet and can keep the opposition in their
Nathan Savage
own half. He is beginning to deploy his backs with much more effectiveness, picking the right tight or wide options. He was even rumoured to have made a fifty metre break and outpaced the cover in one game, which is something he must continue to develop if he wishes to push for a first team place next season.
Opposition
For
Against
Trent College
19 65 52 13 52 63 16 16 27 19
3 0 0 0 0 0 12 7 3 0
Woodhouse Grove Hymers College Ampleforth
We were very lucky to be able to select a variety of strong centres throughout the season.
All of them were capable of
picking nice lines to break through the oppositions midfield defence. There were a number of changes in the first XV backs throughout the season, which generally resulted in our centre pairings changing. We started the season with Jake Troughear and
Ashville College Durham Barnard Castle Pocklington Leeds Grammar Bradford
John Ramsden in the centre. We were trying to find a blend of direct powerful running at inside centre and a more elusive runner
PLAYED 10
WON 10
LOSTO
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with talent and John Houghton- Brown and Tim Johnson proved
U 16A.BAND ROSLYN PARK RUGBY REPORT 2004- 2005
excellent all season; their tackling and increased pace bringing a number of turn over tries, most noticeably Tim's against Durham.
The U 16 rugby coaching is somewhat different from the years before and after. All 35 boys were in the same squad despite playing A and B games. The aim of the year, being to equip the boys for the move up to senior rugby, during the season and for next year. That eight players did represent senior sides during the season and Tom Lloyd was called up as a late replacement for the Daily Mail Cup Final at Twickenham support this approach to a
Bradley Malherbe from Selbourne College proved a useful, and well built, addition to the front row enabling James Rounding to have a number of outings on the flank as well as at tight head. Will Holmes, Harry Hustler and James Roach were good both in the tight, especially the lineout and around the pitch. We were lucky to have two good scrumhalves as injury kept Hamish Batchelor out for the middle part of the season. He and Charlie Neate worked tirelessly in defence where they were both excellent.
transition year.
Refereeing of the breakdown and offside is vital if attacking play The boys were a delight to coach, willing to try new things
is to be encouraged. All season these two boys had to suffer at the
and able to learn effectively from mistakes. Our 0-0 draw at
hands of fringers but none more so than at Woodhouse Grove
Ampleforth exposed a naivety in our kicking game but not our
where the society referee was totally inadequate spoiling a
attacking style. The boys made up for this at Leeds where they
tremendous game for all 30 players, their coaches and the parents
used a mature kicking game and fast ball to win a fine tactical
who came to watch. Once Tim Peet had gained confidence in the
game. Our forwards learnt much from the first game against Trent
B side as captain he moved up to play at 10 for the A's, he was
where we were soundly beaten up front but managed to win with
astute and kept the game flowing. This enabled Tom, Rory and
some excellent back play. However against Durham, in our best
Piers to settle into their best positions and for us to confidently
performance of the season, the forwards were excellent and this
use Adam Hinchcliffe's physical runs on the blind side. The B XV
enabled the backs to really flourish winning in style. Hymers
had a fine season with Matthew Waugh, Tim Peet, Ben
exposed our communication in defence and was a salutary lesson
Schonewald and Chris Cronin (after injury) successfully making a
about panicking under pressure. Wins in the final minutes of both
transition into the full side. A total of 10 other members of the
Pocklington and Stonyhurst with drop goals from Tim Peet
squad also played for the A side during the season all acquitting
showed how the boys had learnt lessons and were willing to back
themselves well.
their judgements on the field. This increased confidence led to memorable individual tries from Josh Storrs (Yorkshire U16) against Trent and most importantly for Tom Lloyd at Durham. In this area Rory MacLeod began to show his true abilities and with increased bulk next year to go alongside his ability to step of both feet could prove formidable. It was sad to lose Oliver at Durham for the rest of the season for he had been improving game by game. Flexibility became vital and Will Holmes showed his allround commitment playing as lock, flanker and centre with equal ease. Up front Matthew Hall hooked and threw in well all year and his "abilities" on the floor were only exposed once at Barnard Castle! David Gardner proved a fine loose head and enabled lain Macalister to be prominent in the back row. Here we were blessed
It was a thoroughly enjoyable season and huge thanks go to Ed Sanjuan and Andy Slingsby for their tireless efforts with the squad, the progress made could not have been so without them. The attitude of the players and their parents was tremendous throughout, supportive of the values of rugby football.To this end I would thank Tim Johnson and Tim Peet as respective captains and Tom Lloyd and Matthew Waugh as their deputies for their support. This hugely positive approach continued with eighteen regular trainers for the Roslyn Park Sevens. Only ten could go and these had a most welcome addition in the form of Tom Slingsby who returned from long-term injury to play. The boys had a great time winning their group but unable to go further. Their thanks go to Messrs Taylor and Francis for their guidance at the tournament.
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U16 Squad:
D.GARDNER, M.HALL, J.ROUNDING, I.MACALISTAIR, J.ROACH.W.HOLMES*, H. HUSTLER,T.JOHNSON*, J.HOUGHTON-BROWN*, B. MALHERBE, H.BATCHELOR, C.NEATE*, T.LLOYD*, T.PEET, R.MACLEOD*, P.DENNISON*, O.TELFER, A.HINCHCLIFFE, J.STORRS*+, B.PARRY, J.PARKES, M.WAUGH, R.KIRSCH, J.DOBBINS, C.CRONIN*, D.KETTERING HAM, K.RAWCLIFFE.A.LUM, B.SCHONEWALD. T.ATKINSON, A.HARRAP, I.RILEY, J.BEADNALL, W.BICKFORD-SMITH, N.ADAMS, T.SLINGSBY*.
cup, but were out-gunned in for most of the game, resulting in a comfortable 30-3 win. Leeds Grammar School succumbed to a heavy 66-0 defeat at the hands of the rampant Under 15 team. This led to the toughest encounter of the term against a large and powerful Bradford Grammar School side. The depleted Peter's side defended resolutely in very difficult conditions, only losing by 15 points to 7. Round 6 of the Cup was away against St Ambrose College. Jonny Bairstow astutely released the running back-line and Robbie Cuthbertson showed some real talent and pace with a fine hat trick of tries in this 5-25 victory. Two further wins against York
+ Yorkshire
Rugby Club (5-10) and North Yorkshire (12-15) were good prepa-
*Rosslyn Park
ration for the Daily Mail cup quarterfinal against Old Swinford Hospital. This game proved to be an epic encounter of fast and
Under-15
fluent rugby from both sides. Whilst St Peter's had to absorb a lot of pressure from the more physical opposition, they defended
PLAYED: 19
WON: 17
POINTS FOR: 559 (88 tries)
LOST: 2
POINTS AGAINST: 119 (17 tries)
This numerical record highlights the tremendous season of the Under-15 A team. The boys trained well and were keen to develop their individual skills and team play. When tested in tight games, the team showed much resilience and determination to succeed. The year group has strength is depth which contributed greatly to their success. Edmund Pang captained the side with confidence and always led by example in games and training.
tenaciously and attacked when they could.
Jonny Bairstow
grasped the only opportunity to secure a memorable victory in the last minute with a superb sideline kick into the wind. This set up a semi-final at Castlecroft against St. Benedict's School from Ealing. Alas, luck never really went our way in this game: George Milligan (our keystone forward) was hampered from the start, and a string of injuries during the game greatly limited our attacking options. In truth, we were out-gunned in many departments by a bigger, stronger and rapid side, but nevertheless the squad fought to the bitter end, only losing 11-19 to the eventual cup winners.
The season started well with a convincing, but not very fluent win (36-11) against Trent College. The back three (James McTurk, Tommy Tarn and Sebastian Batchelor) scored a brace of tries each. Gareth Drabble was very unlucky to break his ankle in this game, but thankfully recovered to feature in key cup games later in the season. Woodhouse Grove were a large powerful side and this away fixture provided a good competitive test. The game was tightly contested but the opposition were found wanting against our running backs, when space was created, resulting in a 31-17 victory. The 8-try (48-0) victory over Hymers College provided a good opportunity to try our offensive options in a game situation. An away fixture at Ampleforth is never easy and victory in this game (3-5) was only snatched in the dying seconds when Andrew Walkland finished a fine attack in the corner. A York derby against Millthorpe School provided a stern test in the first Daily Mail Cup game, but the greater cohesiveness and ball possession by the Peter's side resulted in a 5-27 victory.The try rout against Ashville (7-65), including 3 each from Tam and McTurk, meant that the team went into the next round of the cup against Ampleforth with much confidence. St Peter's played superbly against the wind and the game was over by half time with Tommy Tam scoring a fine hat trick of tries in the 25-0 win over Ampleforth. The boys resumed after half term with a trouncing of Durham School in which James McTurk scored 6 tries! Barnard Castle provided tougher opposition, but nevertheless a win (22-5) was secured by 4 tries to I.The boys approached the away cup game against QUEGS, Wakefield with some trepidation, but put in a superb performance in both attack and defence in horrid conditions. A cheeky drop goal from Jonny Bairstow was the most memorable moment in this fine 0-18 victory. The 44-0 win over Pocklington allowed 8 members of the team to score a try. Keswick School provided robust opposition in the 5th round of the
I am very proud of the boys in the Under-15 A squad. For a side lacking in obvious physical stature to progress to the last 4 in a competition with over 400 entries is an immense achievement and says much of their talent and attitude. Whilst the back line dominated the scoring with 80 tries, and wingers, Tommy Tam and James McTurk equally sharing 46 of these, the forwards deserve a lot of credit for securing quick ball and for their dogged determination in defence. It would be wrong to highlight individuals as this was truly a team effort and all boys in the squad deserve much praise for their commitment. I thank Mike Johnston for his assistance with coaching and I thank all our parents and supporters for their loyal support throughout the season. I wish the boys much success in the future. M.A. Monteith
A good warm up victory against Trent College was followed by
Under 15B PLAYED 11
more of a challenge against Woodhouse Grove. As ever, our backs WON 11
F 260
A S
This season was a great success for the U15 B team, winning all of our matches and conceding only"! try against Barnard Castle. This amazing unbeaten run has been running for the past 3 years and may be down to the high standard of rugby in our year group. Several B team players would be in the A team in any different year or school.
demonstrated their considerable skill and pace and enabled us to achieve a comfortable victory. Ampleforth and Ashville were very one-sided affairs where once again our backs had free rein to rack up the points. Pocklington proved more of a challenge and we were behind for quite a large part of the game. Our lack of defensive practice showed with some soft tries and it was only towards the end of the game that we really got into our stride. Our rucking and lineout weaknesses showed in this game and they
Cameron Macrostie and Henry Elwess propped with Scott
were to feature more or less throughout the rest of the season.
Jagger at Hooker. The second row was Henry Summers and
Thankfully our backs found some space and scored some impres-
William Ashman. The back row consisting of Callum Stark at
sive tries.
blindside flanker, All Penty at number 8 and myself at open-side flanker. The backs were Callum Sinclair at scrumhalf, Jack Page at fly half, and our centres were Ben Eaves and Jamie Scattergood. The wingers were James Streather and Tom Lightwing. Last but not least, was our reliable fullback Jordon Nadian. The substitutes were David Mann and Alex Shaw.
The Durham game was a sad affair, all the more so given the skill that was present on both sides. Those involved know what happened and I know what I saw. It is a real shame to witness such events in schoolboy rugby. The effects of this were on display in our match a week later at Barnard Castle where we never found our full flow. We managed a draw but this was the maximum we
The season was an absolute success, and I greatly enjoyed
deserved. I was impressed though with the spirit shown in the final
leading the team. So all there is left to say is thanks to everyone
10 minutes to prevent us losing. Against Leeds and Bradford we
involved in the team and hopefully we can have yet another
played adequately but our inability to get fast clean ball slowed
brilliant season next year.
down our backs. Our wingers found they now had less space and our strike runners were tackled much more often.
William Butterworth IV Form
In Sevens rugby only one out of the usual three tournaments took place. We won the competition at Hymers with ease and
Under 14 A
demonstrated the fine skills many of our players possess.
Trent College
Win
Woodhouse Grove
Win
Hymers College
Win
Ampleforth Ashville Durham
in the Daily Mail Cup next year. There is a good core of 20 players Win
Win
Pocklington
who emerged that should be well able to reach the latter rounds of this competition. Our backs showed superb penetration and the
Win Match abandoned
Barnard Castle
Draw
Leeds C.S.
Win
Bradford
This has been an excellent season. The aim was always to create a squad of players who could mount an effective campaign
Win
Hymers Sevens - tournament winners This year's team came to St. Peter's with an enviable reputation having been unbeaten for a number of years in St. Olave's. I
fact two of our players were selected for the U15 Daily Mail Semifinal showed that there is real promise for next year. The real challenge to be set, though, is for the forwards. Can they win more fast, clean ball and take on our opposition in close quarters? If they can, the future looks bright for this fine group of players. It has been a pleasure to work with all the players this season and I wish them the very best for the future. Stephen Gwilliam Master i/c U14 rugby
have always believed this to be a burden rather than a strength, and it is one that this group of players coped with admirably. The results, this year, were outstanding. In part it reflects the strength of the team, but also reflects on the unusually weak competition
Under 14 B PLAYED 10
WON 9
LOST1
on the circuit this year. Many games were won by 50 points plus with ease. As always, rugby is a team game and though there were
The Under 14 Bs enjoyed a season of tremendous progress
many outstanding individual players,.! prefer not to .single those
and success. It was not simply that they secured wins against
individ
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of the best rugby schools in the,Nortih, Rather, jt was the
skill, style and sheer determination to succeed that I will
earned him some starts with the As later in the season. Toby
remember for some years to come. Their desire was not just
Williams settled into the fly-half spot, showing great composure
evident in matches; indeed, many of the boys trained extremely
underpressure. He kicked and linked with the backs very well. He
hard and I am convinced that, as shapes and sizes change, several
is also a very brave tackier, consistently boxing well above his
members of this team will go on to play A team rugby and eventu-
weight. Getting the ball quickly to Pritpaul Dhesi on the wing was always a strength of the team. Pritpaul was too quick, direct and
ally represent the First XV. My highlight of the season was undoubtedly the destruction of Durham School. How good Durham actually were was difficult to tell as they hardly touched the ball. Like the season as a whole, our success was based on the power and ball-retention of the forwards and some superb finishes by the backs. That game saw our best team try of the season with the forwards and backs completing several phases before Pritpaul Dhesi stormed in at the corner. Within minutes, Nick Davies, on as a replacement, caught the ball from a re-start and side-stepped his way around the entire Durham side, thus scoring the outstanding individual try of the season. That day, like much of the season, the team were a pleasure to watch and be involved with.
on his tackling and is another who may play at a higher level as he learns to vary his attacking approach. Chris Schonewald earned his place in the team after strong performances for the Cs. He is a tenacious rugby player and he quickly earned the respect of his peers and coach. Sam Hitchenor finished the season with the As after a very consistent half-term with the Bs. His goal kicking was easily the best that I have seen at this level and he defended admirably. He became more confident as the term progressed and therefore more willing to show his attacking ability. Matthew Wooton was the best of a group of players who spent much time on the sidelines. In any other year, Matthew would have been a definite starter every week.
There are some remarkably strong forwards in this group and some rotation was necessary.
strong for most of his opponents this year. He also worked hard
Rory Vokes-Dudgeon converted
from prop to hooker with some ease. We were guaranteed at least a couple of scrums against the head every game. Rory has the skill and determination to play at a high level.
May I take this opportunity to thank our band of supporters, our referees and all of the boys for their efforts. PC Taylor
Props Maekawa,
Springgay and converted scrum-half Baig provided a solid base. Never were we driven back in the scrum or maul and each proved to be lively runners with the ball. James Manning and Will Gastrell were the most consistent performers in the side. They ran aggres-
Boys Hockey
sively with the ball, turned-over secure opposition ball and were extremely brave and committed.
The back-row was the
outstanding unit of the team and is blessed with talent. Robbie Webster captained the team from open-side and warranted total respect from all those who played with or watched him. He epitomised everything that was positive about this group.
1st XI HOCKEY
James
Hepworth is a strong-running number eight who scored many exciting tries this season. He also worked thoroughly hard on the
Caps:
Chris Smalley, Robin Johnson.
Colours:
Will Butler, Ben Hough, Charlie Parry, Michael Miller, James Marsden, Ian Francis, Ed Hilling, Tom Rowlands, Ian Jarvis, Peter Wackett, Richard Heaton.
technical side of the game and thoroughly deserved his chance in the As, only to be deprived by injury. I suspect that the opportunity will arise again. With little rugby behind him, Ben Crook was the great find of the season. At prop or anywhere on the back-row,
Also played: Callum Sinclair.
Ben showed everyone how to tackle, and those that felt it will probably not forget! He did make it into the As and, as he learns
PLAYED 9 WON 6
LOST 3 (ALL TO MEN'S TEAMS) CANCELLED 5
more about the game, he will become some player. The quiet man
The season was fragmented due to the very inclement
of the team, but the most improved player of the season, was
weather, the success in the Daily Mail Cup, and the Open Day
Robert Nash. Robert turned over more ball this year than I can
timetable.This meant that in the entire season we only had three
remember a single boy doing in the past six years. He may not
training sessions with the full squad in attendance. The team
have scored that many tries but he was always the supporting
through no fault of their own therefore found it difficult to settle
player who either started a sequence or joined sequences
into patterns of play. We lacked sharpness, especially in the last
together.
quarter of the field, but this is only gained with regular match
The backs started the season with less confidence but became
practice.
more fluent as the term progressed. Scrum-halves Beal and
Towards the end of the season we played some fine posses-
Slingsby, with very different attributes, vied for the A team spot.
sion hockey, making experienced sides such as Styx work
This competition could only benefit the Bs as both performed
extremely hard for extended periods of play.
superbly when with us. Sam Greenwood started the season as flyhalf but looked altogether more comfortable at inside-centre where he had a little more time and space to show his skills. He eventually formed a strong partnership with Charles Murray whose strength, exciting running, pace and decisive tackling
The decision taken five years ago to move to an Easter Term of full time hockey for all year groups has reaped rewards with players in the first eleven all comfortable on the ball and tactically astute. No longer is the first team taught, now real coaching can take place. The Peterite 2004-2005
In goal David Heaton showed in the President's game that he is capable of making excellent saves. He should strive to perform at that level all next season. Ian Jarvis switched to sweeper from midfield, he had the time and vision to read the game and release his midfield. He must concentrate at all times and play the easy ball when appropriate. Ed Hilling played at left back and although a frustrated forward held position well. Will Butler played his second season at right back, was strong in the tackle and exploited
1
Ampleforth College
29.01.2005
5
Barnard Castle
16.02.2005
3
1
Ampleforth College
02.03.2005
3
0
Ashville College
05.03.2005
2
2
Pocklington
07.03.2005
2
1
Barnard Castle
12.03.2005
6
0
Won 6 Drawn 2
Lost 1
Season Total:
attacking options .Tom Rowlands at centre marker showed the
Played 9
Goals for 33
Goals against 13
advantage of playing regular club hockey. He must work on releasing the ball to the right. Tom maintained the family tradition, few players went past. Ben Hough at the back of the diamond worked hard, off the ball and in defence, not the glory stuff but essential to the team. Peter Wackett also in midfield ran well and had the vision to prompt the forwards. He needs to sharpen his stick skills. Robin Johnson at left midfield was a rock. He frustrated team after team with his tackling and offered a drag flick at penalty corners. Captain Chris Smalley, at the top of the diamond, scored some magnificent goals. He dominated defenders, played with increased confidence and at times ran the game. Jimmy Marsden offered pace and an awareness of where to run, disrupting defenders and creating space for others. Michael
It has been a most enjoyable season for the 2nd XI, winning most of our matches and losing only one match to Worksop College near the beginning of the season. As a team, we have put in much time and effort in achieving a high standard of hockey. Throughout the season, we have learnt from our mistakes and worked hard at improving our techniques,
communication,
teamwork and tactics. Moreover, we have developed our friendship within our team, without which, we would never have been able to attain these results. Both Sam Farquharson and Sam Goodwill deserve praises for their victory-deciding contributions, constant reliability and outstanding performance in the attack and defence respectively.
Miller held position well at right wing. His play against Barnard
This season ended with a spectacular match against Barnard
Castle away was first class. Charlie Parry led the line with enthu-
Castle. Those who watched or played in the match would most
siasm. In a season disrupted to such a degree it was difficult for
definitely agree that it was the best and most enjoyable match
Charlie to stay sharp in front of goal. It is credit to him that he
played by the 2nd XI.
never appeared to let this get him down. Ian Francis was our utility man. What he lacked in pace he more than made up for in skill on the ball. He was always patient and linked well with his team-
We owe our thanks to Mr Paterson, whose coaching, support and encouraging team talks have been the key to our success. Finally, I would like to thank all team members for showing
mates. It has been a pleasure to coach this squad. They worked hard throughout the season and even managed to make the eternal bus trips to the astros almost fun. Shotgun the front seat!
great discipline and endeavour throughout the season and congratulate them for their achievements. I hope that the LVI will play with an even higher standard and continue to develop their skills and team spirit next year.
Jonners.
Joseph Man Fung Tang, Captain 2nd XI
The Stick to Chris Smalley The S.M.Burn Trophy to Eddie Hilling
U16 Hockey Report
The Pandas Cup to Tom Lloyd Senior Inter House:
The U16 squad had a great desire to score goals and win
Temple
Junior Inter House A:
Temple
Junior Inter house B:
Queens
games throughout the season. Training sessions were all good fun but this didn't mean that we were not determined to have a successful season. Although it wasn't as successful as last season a lot of progress was made by the whole squad and there were
Boy's Hockey 2nd XI
many closely fought games.
Team members: William Ryley (LW), David Scott (CF), Sam Farqhuarson (RW),Guy Gibbs (LM), Richard Walkland (MM), James Drake (RM),
Jeremy Thomas (CM), Joseph Tang (LB)
Capt., Sam Goodwill (SP), Terence Mak (RB), Alistair Wilson (LW), Francis Wright (RW), Michael Down (LM) and Paul Middleton-
The season began with a close 1-1 draw against a strong Worksop team. The game demonstrated how reliable the defence could be when playing at their best. It was a good team performance but the defence with James Beadnall in goal and Hamish Batchelor organising deserve a special mention for resisting the second half bombardment. The next game was against Bradford
Walker (GK)
Grammar's 1st XI. Initially the team panicked as we were put Results: Opponent
under immediate pressure from the start losing to a deflected goal Date
Goals scored St. Peter's
Opposition
Scarborough College
15.01.2005
3
3
Worksop College
19.01.2005
0
5
Ashville College
26.01.2005
9
0
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early on. However, we soon realised that we were the better all round team and were unfortunate to lose the game by just one goal. The midfield of Tom Lloyd, Josh Storrs and Harry Hustler made sure they were on hand for both defence and attack and their strong performance in this game summed up their successful
The Hall Cross game was another 1-1 draw. Frustratingly we
The boys generally worked very well in training and continued
felt that we were the better side and did not deserve a draw. Again
to develop excellent individual skills. Their game awareness
the team played well communicating efficiently. Ian Macalister
gradually increased over the year. They need to recognise that
and Tim Johnson were strong at the back, reading the game
hockey is definitely a game where the ball moves fast; it does not
accurately and stopping most attacks before they even started.
require one person to beat three defenders, but necessitates a fast
We played Ciggleswick twice in the season. Dominating in both games we won the first 3-0 at home. Piers Dennison was outstanding upfront, causing real problems for their defence and grabbing a goal as well. In the second game, however, we only managed a 1-1 draw. Despite knowing we were the better team our concentration slipped at times meaning we only got a draw from a game we should have won. The penultimate game against QUEGS was played with a depleted side with only about half of the regular team. To put up such a gutsy performance against a talented side showed how much depth we had in our squad. James Rounding did especially
pass and move game. The boys were starting to vary the pace of their attacks towards the end of the season, which is a very difficult concept to grasp. Slow methodical build up, keeping the ball and the opposition moving, then attacking the space quickly when the opportunity arises. James Streather captained the A team very well all season. He reads the game very quickly in defence and rarely gives the ball away. He also makes constructive comments to his peers, which is must in any captain. This side has a number of very skilful players who must realise that at the top levels you are judged on the amount of times your passes are incomplete. The defence was very strong all season.
well. A fitting way to finish the season was our 8-0 defeat of Pocklington.This was a chance for our strike force to show off and the defence to sit back and admire what they were capable of. Will Bickford Smith and Callum Coffin stole the show each getting on the score sheet a couple of times.
In goal George
Milligan demonstrated a superb reading of the game, combined with excellent agility when it was needed. He certainly prevented a lot of goals. Tom Yule and Alastair Penty played full backs. They were both committed in the tackle and could be relied upon to hold their formation. Callum Sinclair played sweeper most of the season and is certainly a very skilled player. He played for the 1st
A big thank you most go to Mr. Morris for making the season
team on a number of occasions. Callum needs to pay a little more
so enjoyable for us all and improving every one of our individual
attention to advice and concentrate on the success rate of his
games.
passing. He played hockey at Yorkshire level.
Dom Ketteringham V Year
We had three boys in the midfield that demonstrated excellent mobility. Edward Mackenzie and Sebastian Batchelor on
Under 16 Boys Hockey The Coach's View' This season nearly all of our sessions were on astro, which meant endless coach trips through York's rush hour traffic. The squad were a pleasure to work with- never complaining and always showing enthusiasm and a willingness to make the most of
the flanks, tore up and down the wings. Sebastian has great determination and makes sensible passes, whilst Edward has excellent close skills and would often tie most defences in knots. Edward went on to represent the county this year. Jordan Nadian has some lovely skills, a good engine and he worked like a terrier in the centre. Combined with Jonathan Bairstow's vision they proved an excellent combination and dominated most games.
the limited playing time. Special mention has to be made of Tim
James McTurk offered a lot of pace up front that scared most
Johnson who was a rock at the back and the skipper, Tom Lloyd
teams. By the end of the season Andrew Walkland had joined
showed great skill and athleticism throughout. One or two players
him. Andrew strikes a ball very well and has an eye for goal.
were a little over physical at times, but the team's competitiveness was the envy of many an opposition coach and the last match was a fitting end to the season when team-work was the key to our success. The boys should remember this as they move into the senior sides next year. D. Morris
The squad went to the Bradford Tournament and won the event. Comfortably beating all other schools in attendance. An excellent achievement! There are a number of strong players in the B team who can compete for places in the future, which will only make for a stronger team. Will Butterworth is a very skilful player who could fill in in most positions. Jamie Scattergood has excellent stick
Under 15 Hockey
work, but needs to develop a more consistent approach to the game. Ben Eaves is a very sharp player who also has good stick
The Easter term was very successful for the Under 15
skill. Jack Sykes is a very competent keeper and deputised well in
hockey teams. We were able to put out two really strong sides at
the A team whilst George was injured. Jack Page has excellent
A and B level. The year is full of a lot of good athletes and most
skills and a very good understanding of the game, but needs to be
schools we played against were unable to cope with the pace at
more determined and consistent in his play to stay in the A team.
which we played. The season started with a 2-2 draw with
I would certainly expect to see all of these players challenging for
Scarborough, who have always been the benchmark for what a
A team places next season.
good team is. We outplayed them at times and should have won.
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As you can see a very strong and competitive squad makes for
Cricket
a strong team. I look forward to charting their success in the future. A Team Played 6
Won 5
Drew 1
Won Bradford Tournament
Won 2
Drew 1
Lost 1
BTeam Played 4
1stX1 Report After a disappointing start in terms of both results and the weather, the 1st X1 developed into a good team. Lack of success at the toss did not help their cause, and it was significant that
N.Savage
every time they batted second in school matches during the term, they won the match. The batting was much stronger than the
Under-14 A PLAYED: 8
bowling, so winning matches after batting first was a problem.The WON: 7
LOST: 1
team was ably captained by Ben Hough, who set a fine example in the field, kept morale high and coped well with an attack which
The U - 14 A Hockey Team has been well led by Luke Bowler
had plenty of bowlers but limited penetration On the whole the
this Year. The team was extremely athletic and at times ran other
fielding was good, Ed Hilling, who won the Fielding Cup, kept
teams off the pitch. However Hockey is a game of possession
wicket consistently well. The Colin Bosomworth Cup for the most
where you have to work the ball around your team mates and be
improved player was won by David Heaton.
patient. Sometimes we were a little impatient and lacked the necessary final touch. As the season developed so did our skills and ideas. We started to play a better style of Hockey towards the end of the season; this was due to a better team understanding of where each other was positioned on the field of play. Josh Cust ran tirelessly all season, linking up with Peter Rowley successfully on many occasions. Rory in goal was a real revelation. He was extremely agile and at times became adept at shot stopping. Luke led from the front, continually offering support to his fellow team members. Tristan Wike demonstrated excellent stick skills on many occasions dazzling the opposition. Jonathan Chambers finished with ease for most of the season; he has the pace to worry sides in the future. I really enjoyed taking the boys this
Congratulations to Jonathan Bairstow on his selection for Yorkshire Under 17s and Under 15s and the North Under 15s and to Paul Steadman on his selection for Yorkshire Under 14s. Towards the end of the season several younger players, particularly Jordan Nadian and Paul Steadman, had a chance to gain experience in the 1st Xl.They showed considerable potential and there should be plenty of competition for places next year. This year, for the first time in many years, we were not part of a festival. It was good to play two matches against our friends from Cranleigh and hopefully a new festival will be arranged for next season. A special vote of thanks to Len Bannister, who umpired all our
season and what impressed me most was the team spirit which will hopefully stay with them as they progress through the school. Every single boy in the squad contributed to the team this season. A fine season, and many more to come I hope! R.J.Francis
Boys' Under 14 B Hockey Hockey was a very new game for the vast majority of the players this year. Unfortunately, the few fixtures that they had were against sides that were much more experienced and all of the matches ended in defeats. Nevertheless, the side developed
inter-school matches. This year more than ever I have appreciated
extremely well and began to keep their shape rather than relying
how lucky and indeed privileged we are to have such a good and
heavily on individual skills (Greg Turner, in particular, improved in
experienced umpire controlling our matches. I am very grateful to
this area). Indeed, towards the end of term the games were fairly
Alice Lindley and Sho Maekawa, who shared the scoring and an
evenly matched and the B's often looked the better side.
excellent job they did. Finally the team and myself want to thank
Particular praise should be given to Toby Lunn and Will
all the parents and friends, who supported us so well, I hope they
Greenwood for their improvement over the term and to Sam
enjoyed the season.
Hitchenor for captaining effectively. There is much potential in this side and now that they have developed their skills and have a basic understanding of the game, I hope that they have better success next year. M.Edwards
The Players Ben Hough- he captained the team well and played some powerful innings. His 96 against Cranleigh was his last and probably his best innings for the School. He took some useful wickets and was always lively in the field. He has been a fine allround cricketer for the School and I thank him for all his efforts and commitment.
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1st X1 Results St. Peter's 193-7 dec. J.Bairstow64 D.Heaton 30 G.Ford 3-56 M.Raikes 3-61
Sedbergh 194-2 M.Raikes 86 G.Ford 67 not out
Home
Lost
St. Peter's
Yorkshire Gents. C.C. 195-7 dec. J.Wackett 58 A.Rigby 51 not out M.Raw 36
Home
Abandoned
St. Peter's 167-8 B. Hough 63 D.Heaton 31 E.HNIing 30
York C.C. 193-7 dec. M.Sheedy 60 J.McGrady 32 not out D.Snell 30 J.Bairstow 3-22
Home
Drawn
St Peter's 135-6 C.Parry43notout O.Collinge 3-40
Bradford G.S. 132 T.SIater56 J.Bairstow 4-24
Away
Won
St. Peter's 149 J.Balrstow62 D.Heaton 40 N.Durham 3-6 A.Baifstow3-17
M.C.C. 197-3 dec. LCunnah 73 not out A.Bairstow 57 J.McGrady 30
Home
Lost
St. Peter's 260-6 dec. J.Bairstow117 B. Hough 85 C.Finan 3-51
Leeds G.S. 210-8 C.Finan 74 D.Syers 60 J.Falkingham48 J.Scattergood 3-33
Away
Drawn
St. Peter's 167-8 D.Heaton 79 J Bairstow33 S.Lawrence 3-44
Saints C.C. 199-4 dec. R.Jones 64 S.Lawrence 52
Home
Drawn
St. Peter's 309-2 dec,
Ampleforth 238-9 D.Tulloch 55 C.O'Kelly 40 A.Kisieiewski 33
Home
Drawn
D.Heaton 80 B. Hough 38
St. Peter's 194 P.Wackett 42 W. Butler 30 D.Suddaby 5-49 St. Peter's 178-8 P.Wackett 37 C.Parry 31 J.Stuwart 3-38 G.Clegg 3-44
Pocklington
Away
Lost
Home
Won
Away
Won
195-7 J.Bolam64
D.Suddaby 62 not out C.Parry 3-30 Barnard Castle
177 R.Hopwood 59 J.Scattergood 5-40 J.Bairstow 3-33
St.Petei-s
Scarborough
162-2 B.Hough 86 not out
A. Harrison 49
D.Heaton 35 not out
J.Tindall 37
161 B.Hough 3-23
St. Peter's 191-7 I.Jarvis 61 E.Hilling 46 not out B.Hough 41 J.Latus 3-57
Hymers 187 J.Latus 47 S.Latus 34 J.Bairstow 3-28
Home
Won
St. Peter's
Home
Won
I.Jarvis 81 P.Wackett 78 M.Pallister4-47 and ',
Old Peterites 224-5 dec. T.Bartram 67 M.Davies 50 J.Wackett 30 and
253-9 dec.
186-3'
212
B.Hough 74 not out D.Heaton 64 not out
H.Scott 42 J.Wackett 38 T.Woolsey 33 J.Scattergood 3-59
St. Peter's 119 N.Pritchard 3-40
Cranleigh 271-3 dec. S.Waters 130 not out M.Crump 53
Home
Lost
St. Peter's 224-8 B.Hough 96 N.Pritchard 3-36
Cranleigh 291-5 dec. S.Waters 137 not out J.Haynes65
Home
Drawn
Jonathan Bairstow - things did not always go his way, but he played some excellent cricket and topped both the batting and bowling averages. His century against Leeds C.S. was very good, but no one who saw his 167 not out against Ampleforth will ever forget it. For a 15 year old it was a remarkable innings. He switched from bowling seamers to off-spin and did a very good job. I hope that he will continue to work at this, as he clearly has the potential to be an effective spinner. Ed Hilling - he kept wicket well all season and on occasions was outstanding. He also played some valuable innings especially against Barnard Castle, when he won the match for us. I hope he will aim to play a high standard of cricket in the future. Will Butler - he joined the team mid-term and was happy to be a member of the 1st X1 even though his chances were limited. He showed his ability at Pocklington when he batted well under pressure and his enthusiasm and effort in the field were a considerable asset to the team. David Heaton - his sound technique and immense concentration made him an invaluable member of the team and he fully deserved to win the Colin Bosomworth Cup. He rarely failed to
come. He was keen and reliable in the field. Peter Wackett - he was always involved and his speed and athleticism in the field were invaluable. Towards the end of term he batted really well, hitting the ball very hard and building big scores. I hope that this will continue next season David Kirby
give the team a solid start and played a number of big innings. lain Jarvis - it was a difficult season for him. He had a bad
2nd XI
spell, when nothing went right for him, and it was only in the last
The 2nd Xl's season finished with a record of three wins, four
fortnight of term that he showed his real ability. His bowling
draws and two defeats. Only Ampleforth and Sedbergh were
improved and his fielding was consistently good.
significantly stronger than us and the defeat against Leeds only
James Marsden - he was very enthusiastic and his fielding was quick and athletic. His batting improved considerably and his
came as the spinners bowled lengthy spells in an attempt to win the game. Pocklington and Barnard Castle made no real attempt
application helped us on several occasions. He struggled to take
to chase our scores and it was frustrating not to bowl them out.
wickets but never stopped trying.
There was a very exciting finish to the match at Bootham when all results were possible off the final ball, Ashville were beaten very
Charlie Parry - he had a good all-round season. He made valuable runs, especially in his match-winning innings at Bradford.
easily and a weakened side played very well together to win at Hymers.
He bowled accurately and economically and he always fielded well.
Potential weaknesses in the batting were exposed in the first match at Sedbergh when we were reduced to 20-4 with over an
James Mills - a promising all-rounder. He bowled steadily
hour and a half remaining when chasing 179 to win. However an
without taking as many wickets as he deserved. His batting was a
encouraging and entertaining stand of 80 from Tom Lloyd and
little disappointing, but he has ability and will, I hope, practise
Harry Hustler followed by determined batting from the tail
hard in the winter. His fielding was determined and reliable.
secured a draw. The top order failed again at Bootham and it was
Jamie Scattergood - a good first year in the 1st.X1.His
only after a rapid 36 from Tom Richardson that we were able to
bowling improved a lot and he coped well with the pressure. He
declare with a respectable total. For the remairjder of the season,
will, I am sure, work hard to gain even more control. He had few
except against a very strong bowling attack at AmpfefortB ttje -
opportunities to bat, but he is a capable player and his ti
i positive and effective with contributions from ma
members of the side.
winter they can improve still further. The boys will, I am sure, join
Before his promotion to
me in thanking Mr Matkin for his time, patience and advice over
the 1st XI Will Butler
the term.
scored his runs quickly
committed and enthusiastic side and supported by a keen and
and
interested group of parents.
Sam
Macbeth
certainly gave the early order greater security.
I have enjoyed another season working with a
D J Watkinson
Only in the game against
Results:
Pocklington
St. Peter's 120-8 Match drawn T Lloyd 69, N Mannion 4-33
Sedbergh 178-9 dec.
St. Peter's 144-9 dec. Won by 5 runs T Richardson 36, N Mannion 6-44
Bootham 139
did
Josh
Storrs show his considerable potential to play at a higher level. It was an innings of both maturity and, at times, ferocious hitting. Over the winter it is vital that he works on his footwork which too often lets him down early in an innings. Michael Down should also aspire to a regular 1st XI place; he has a sound technique but must be more careful with his shot selection. Other useful contributions came from Jeremy Thomas, Tim Peet and Ian Francis. All members of the side made progress with the bat and were able to score a few valuable runs or defend one end. On almost all occasions the side bowled well. Piers Denison deserved to take more wickets but his accuracy often earned too much respect from opposition batsmen who then chose to play him carefully. Tim Heaps added much to the attack when he joined the side and always threatened to take wickets. Early in the season Nick Mannion swung the ball considerably; he took 10 wickets in the first two games including a hat-trick at Bootham. Ian Francis and Jeremy Thomas bowled well, took wickets and were never afraid to give the ball plenty of air. Tom Janes made good progress over the season by gaining greater control over the length of his bowling. Harry Hustler always swung the ball and has the potential to improve much more. Tom Lloyd and Sam Macbeth
also
contributed
to
v
Bradford 180-7 dec.
St. Peter's 86-3 Won by 7 wickets J Thomas 3-10, H Hustler 3-13
v
Ashville 82
St. Peter's 193-3 dec. v Leeds 194-5 Lost by 5 wickets W Butler 73, S Macbeth 60*, I Francis 4-52 St. Peter's 131 Lost by 9 wickets J Thomas 34
v
Ampleforth 134-1
St. Peter's 246-7 dec. v Pocklington 124-7 Match drawn J Storrs 122, S Macbeth 50, T Heaps 4-29 St. Peter's 174-5 dec. Match drawn S Macbeth 72*, T Peet 32
v
Barnard Castle 124-5
St. Peter's 187-8 v Hymers 140 (35 overs per side) Won by 47 runs M Down 37, S Macbeth 32, J Thomas 3-9,1 Francis 3-38
the
attack. Tim
St. Peter's 177-9 Match drawn M Down 67, W Butler 43
Peet
was
generally secure behind
Under 15 Cricket Report 2005 RECORD: PLAYED 10
WON 5
LOST 2
DRAWN 3
the stumps; his ability to stand up to almost all of the
bowlers kept
opposition under
the
batsmen
pressure.
Match analysis: At Sedbergh - draw
Josh
The home side were limited to 137 by some accurate early
Storrs kept on a few
bowling by Andrew Walkland, who unfortunately was plagued by a
occasions;
should
back injury this summer, and later leg spin by Jordan Nadian, who
work at his keeping to
he
took 4-13, and by a fine catch by Callum Stark. At 45 for none
give himself a further
after ten overs we appeared to be sailing to victory. Unfortunately
recommendation in team selection. Overall the level of fielding
Jamie Scattergood's solid 23 was ended by a superb catch and this
was good; we certainly held far more catches than the opposition
led to a collapse to 45 for 4! Sensible batting by the middle and
and it was the crucial difference between the two sides in the final
low order enabled George Milligan to see us to the safety of 99 for
match at Hymers.
8. An improvement on last year's effort but a chance missed.
I am very grateful to Ian Francis who captained the side well. As he grew in confidence he used his bowlers effectively and learnt much about making the most of his side in the field. He
V Durham - cancelled - rain. Versus Bradford G.S. - lost by 93 runs
maintained the right spirit in the team and encouraged all of those around him.
The side worked hard in the nets and at
practice and made good strides forward; with practice over the
Probably the less said the better! A good bowling performance saw Bradford bowled out for 143 on a low, flat Wightman wicket. An inability to defend a straight ball saw St Peter's humil-
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iated at 50 all out. The basic forward and backward defence and courage to get in line should have been learned before this experience. A wake-up call.
At Bootham - won by 60 runs A match just two days after the Bradford debacle gave the opportunity for redress. Views were aired and desired improvements made as St Peter's scored 120 for 6 in 20 overs with Tom Scott and George Milligan opening together for the first time. This became a solid partnership as the season progressed. Bootham replied with 60, Fraser Lang adding to his four for five against Bradford with 4-17.
Versus Ashville - won by 5 wickets
Versus Barnard Castle - won by 10 wickets
Ashville visited the Wightman two days later and reached 124 for 8 on another slow but flat track.
Alistair Penty bowled
Barny were bowled out for 130. Harry Caley at last showed what he could do when he bowled full and straight, knocking over
accurately to take 3-26. Tom Scott, whose batting had started to
both openers in a quick first spell. Nadian then took five wickets
show exciting improvements, hit 27 but it required a sensible and
for the third consecutive match. Tom Scott (60 n.o.) and George
orthodox 45 from skipper Penty to see us home for the victory.
Milligan (54 n.o.) weathered an early storm and batted fluently, giving only one chance in the innings. A professional performance.
Versus Leeds G.S. - lost by 85 runs The biggest test since Bradford to round off a busy week of
At Scarborough - won by 1 wicket
cricket and my thanks to Mr Matkin for covering my illness.
Good medium pace from Caley (4-28) and swing from Elwess
Although the scores of Leeds 167 and St Peter's 82 all out suggest
(3-6) masked some dreadful fielding as Scarborough made 122 all
another dire batting effort, the boys showed more heart and
out. Only Tom Scott really performed with the bat in making 47,
determination to stick around against good bowling than the
leaving Stark, Caley and Lang to knock-off the runs in a tight
previous Saturday. This proved to be the turning point for the
finish. A schoolboy performance.
At Hymers - drawn At Ampleforth - won by 8 wickets
Hymers' amassed 255 in 34 overs due to inaccurate bowling,
Undoubtedly the highlight of the season for me and at least
lethargic fielding and short boundaries. Nadian's 5-98 took him
a couple of the boys. An Ampleforth side which had previously
to 30 wickets for the season. Losing Scott and Penty with just two
beaten Bradford started confidently but, despite the efforts of the
on the board resulted in a long battle, with Milligan bravely
best batsman we had played to date, were bowled out for 148.
batting 34 overs, well supported by Nadian and Streather, to save
Jordan Nadian returned to his best to take 5 for 40 and Tom
the game.
Scott's accuracy was rewarded with 3 for 17. George Miiligan put in his best keeping display to date, taking three catches stood up to the stumps. With the collapses of previous weeks in mind and Ampleforth's best batsman also a very good left-armer, 148 seemed some distance away. Hardly! With Tom Scott hitting 103
At the start of the season I asked each player what they thought they needed to work on this season. As individuals and as a team they should be very pleased with their progress. PC Taylor
not out, the target was reached with 14 overs and 8 wickets to spare. Partnered sensibly by Penty and an in-form Nadian, Tom batted sensationally. He had worked hard at his basic technique all season and he played some beautiful straight shots, including two delightful back foot drives through mid-off for four. The highlight of many a season!
At Pocklington - drawn
Under 14 A Sedbergh
Won
Bradford GS
Lost
Leeds GS
Won
Ampleforth
Won
Pocklington
Won
Barnard Castle
Won
Scarborough
Won
A missed opportunity. We batted extremely well in making
The results reflect a very good season winning 5 and losing 2,
167 for 3 in our 35 overs. Milligan batted through to make a
one of which with a very depleted team. This squad shows real
patient 64 not out. George is quite unorthodox in his grip, backlift
potential and has worked hard throughout the season to improve
and up-right stance but he had worked hard on the basics and
their game. Bowling became accurate, players did not throw their
turned himself into a solid player who hits the bad balls hard. He
wickets away and fielding developed into a wicket taking disci-
was well supported by Penty (54) and Nadian (16). Jordan then
pline.
bowled incredibly well to take 5-23 - often he was far too good for the Pocklington batsmen to get anywhere near. Unfortunately,
The Players.
with Pocklington 81 for 8, the bowling lost its accuracy and we
Paul Steadman: Right hand opening bat. Medium pace. Slip
were unable to take the final wickets.
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flustered and perhaps, most encouragingly, only made positive
and he dominates the covers. He must work at developing his
comments to his team. Highlights for him must be a match
bowling. Highlights; match winning partnership against Ampleforth
winning innings against Leeds and a fine bowling performance
and his demolition of Barnard Castle.
against Pocklington. Paul plays a full range of strokes, bowls with a good action and has a safe pair of hands. A fine all round cricketer. I congratulate him on his selection for the school 1st XI and Yorkshire U14. James Hepworth: Right hand bat. Left arm over medium pace. James started the season strongly with a magnificent innings, showing great concentration to win the game against Sedbergh.
Sam Hitchenor: Right hand bat. Right arm medium. Sam opened the bowling in all matches displaying good control. Latterly he developed some in-swing and he must now move his line to outside off stump. As a batsman he changed from concerned number eleven to hitting middle order. Highlights; bowling against Leeds and batting against Pocklington. Luke Bowler: Right hand bat. Wicket keeper.
He shows good technique, moving his feet well and getting in line. Left handers are always a bonus and James bowled accurately and with some penetration. I feel he sometimes strived for too much pace, especially in his run up. It was a blow to the team to lose him with a dislocated and broken finger half way through the season.
Luke took over the keeping duties and showed great potential in this position. His footwork and soft hands bode well for the future. His batting is aggressive and he has worked hard on his technique. Highlights; batting at Bradford and two catches standing up to the stumps.
Tristan Wike: Right hand bat. Occasional leg spin. James Lloyd: Right hand bat. Off spin. Tris started as keeper but it was clear that he liked to field with the ball being hit at him, giving him the chance of changing the game with catches and run outs. His batting improved considerably, developing the pull to leg and driving on the off. Tris must concentrate on his bowling in order to add another opportunity in the game. Highlight; his partnership with Richard Downey to win the game against Ampleforth. Josh Cust: Right hand bat. Right arm medium pace. Josh bowled accurately and could be relied upon to shut up one end for his overs. His fielding is outstanding. He is quick, brave and his catches have changed the game on more than one occasion. He has a strong throw and could play in any position on the field. His concentration when batting allowed us to win the game against Sedbergh. Highlights; his catching in the outfield. We were unfortunate to lose his services due to a dislocated finger.
At the start of the season James was a slogger. He hit the ball hard to cow corner and didn't last very long. It is to his credit that he worked hard on technique to enable him to open the batting in the last match. He still hits the ball hard but now plays straight. He is a very safe fielder. Highlights; glorious cover driving against Scarborough and a fine catch on the boundary against Ampleforth. James Beal: Right hand bat. Right arm medium. James plays with concentration and no little technique. As his strength develops he will gain greater reward in terms of runs scored. His away swing bowling has real potential but he must be prepared to risk being driven if he is to take wickets. He has been patient in waiting for his opportunity. Highlights; innings against Ampleforth. Mike Johnston
Rory Vokes-dudgeon: Right hand arm Slow medium. Rory bowled very tidily, picking up useful wickets. He is prone to dropping short and at his pace pays the price. His batting, whilst solid, needs to be developed around the wicket. He displayed good team spirit at all times, Highlight; his spell against Leeds. Louis Baig: right hand bat. Off spin. Whilst showing excellent technique in the nets Louis found it difficult to score runs in the middle. I'm sure he will work hard in the winter nets and come back fighting next season. His off spin
Under 14 B PLAYED 6.
WON 5,
LOST1
v.
Sedbergh (home) won by 8 wickets
v.
Ampleforth (home) lost by 3 runs
v.
Bootham (home) won by 42 runs
v.
Leeds Grammar (away) won by 3 wickets
v.
Ampleforth (away) won by 4 wickets
v.
Hymers (away) won by 45 runs
became a force. He set the correct field and bowled to it. His development of the arm ball and knowledge of when to use it allowed him to bowl with confidence to all batsmen. Highlights; spells against Scarborough and Barnard Castle. Dominic Snook: Left hand bat. Left arm over medium pace.
The Squad: M. Slingsby (capt), P.Skinner, C.Schonewald, R.Downey, B.Crook, C. Murray, J. Manning, J.Beal, A.Taylor, J.Chambers, R.Vokes-Dudgeon, R.Webster, S.Murgatroyd, D..Foster, A.Webster, T.Wike, LWhite, T.Hall, S. Greenwood, J.Lloyd, W.Gastrell, LTindell, G.Thomas, K.Mak.T.Williams.
The team's most accurate and miserly bowler, Dom always
Five years ago, the world's then second-best golfer, Phil
gave us a good start in the field. He swings the ball and has
Mickelson, was rated the greatest player in the history of the sport
developed the one that goes across the right-hander. Rarely called
never to have won one of the four major golfing championships,
on to bat, he never gifted his wicket away. Dom's enthusiasm for
but professed not to have a care in the world, as he was having, in
the game is contagious and long may it continue. Highlights; spells
his own words, "a lot of fun". The number one player, of course, was
against Barnard Castle and Bradford.
then, as now, the great Tiger Woods, whose erstwhile coach, Butch
Richard Downey: Left hand bat. Cover fielder. Richard started the season slowly but latterly has become our most attacking batsman. He hits the ball very hard, especially off the back foot and has taken attacks apart. His fielding is first class The Peterite 2004-2005
Herman, pointed out that Mickelson would have a "lot more fun" if he buckled down and won a few majors. On several occasions this year, I have had cause to remember this chillingly professional appraisal. Never in the field of U14 B human conflict have so many
players (25 in six matches!) won such a high percentage of their
Football
matches (five out of six), and still left their teacher wanting more! My sense of deprivation stemmed partly from the fall-out from the terrible weather, as our fixtures at both Durham and Bootham fell victim to the rain, and net-sessions took place indoors at least five times. Partly it stemmed from the disappointment of our home defeat to Ampleforth, where a nerve-
U18 Association Football Results
ridden chase saw us fall short of our opponents' innings of 51: one
St.Peters
3-2
Barnard Castle
extra boundary in this match would have seen us to a 100%
Barnard Castle
2-0
St Peter's
record! Principally, however, it was caused by failure in certain
Ampleforth
5-0
St Peter's
individuals to develop their games beyond the point at which they
St.Peters
3-3
Christ College, Brecon
felt that they were having "fun". No player scored a half-century
St.Peters
7-0
Ajax Juniors
this season (top score was Charlie Murray's 45 at home to Bootham), few batsmen carried their form into the nets into the
It was the first season that competitive football had been
middle, and higher order batsmen were just as culpable of the 'silly
played at St Peter's and considering that fact it was a reasonably
shot' at the end of the season as at the start. I can assure you,
successful one. Led by captain John Ramsden Peter's were
boys, that scoring 50s and 100s is a lot more "fun" than scoring 8
undefeated at home and showed obvious improvement
off three balls! At present, there is no U15 B team: if the batsmen
throughout the season. Coaches Mr.Taylor and Mr. Lawrence were
from this year's U14B team wish to play competitive cricket next
determined
year, they will have to prize their wickets very highly in early
'keep
to
season practice, and learn, in all cases, the benefits of good calling
s i m p l e ' .
things
and the forward defensive shot. In many cases, this season's best
Highlights of the
batting came from middle order or tail-end batsmen: Peter
season included
Skinner and Robert Webster against Leeds, Lewis White and Kevin
St Peter's first
Mak against Hymers, Sam Murgatroyd in our successful second
goal,
fixture against Ampleforth.
overhead kick by
Our lack of application with the bat, thankfully, did not prevent us from winning our fair share of matches.This can be put down chiefly to astute captaincy on the parts of James Beal and Mike Slingsby. The latter was particularly impressive in his handling of the field at Leeds Grammar, where we won a closelyfought fixture on the alien turf of a cloth pitch. In this match, Mike
an
Carl Burton, Mick Morris' great composure in the penalty box when heading in from a tight angle into our own goal and Carl missing a penalty in the same match to cap a great team loss. Team spirit did however remain high and we did very well to draw against the touring Welshmen, thanks in part to some excellent keeping from Alex Howard.
organised his field and rotated the strike quite brilliantly. The
There were many positives including the 7-0 victory against
captains were fortunate to be able to rely on a strong and consis-
the Dutch students in which Andie Miller defied his many, many
tent bowling attack throughout the season, and we soon learnt
critics and scored one of the goals.
that our team was much more comfortable chasing runs (only once did we concede more than 100 runs) than setting a target. Alex Taylor developed a fierce in-swinging yorker and was always difficult to hit off the square. Lewis White's height and bounce
Overall this was a good introduction to football at St Peter's and thanks must go to Mr. Taylor and Mr. Lawrence for making it happen and to Bishopthorpe United FC for the loan of their facilities.
ensured that he was always a tricky customer, Tom Hall was suitably fierce at times and James Manning was unerringly
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accurate. Perhaps our most effective bowling, however, was the off-spin of Robert Webster, whose five wicket haul against Bootham was my highlight of the year, and whose variations of speed and flight bamboozled many a batsman. The attack was efficiently aided by Ben Crook behind the stumps, and by an outfielding team that improved as the season progressed, reaching its zenith of performance in the match against Hymers. I have enjoyed coaching this team, and the moments of comedy with which they have lightened the term's load. I wish them every success in their cricketing futures. D.C.B.Brown.
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Boys Tennis
season with a depleted team, we had to take advantage and won 51/2-31/2. By the end of the school matches, the team was looking good. Sam Farquharson played with consistency, placing the ball in the
1st VI Tennis
right place and attacking when necessary. Towards the end of the
Each year, the tennis team suffers the loss of upper sixth
season he was hitting the ball more comfortably and definitely
players, which this year was most of the team. Also it was unfor-
playing much more positive tennis and with a lot more power. His
tunate that Peter Slower sustained a rugby injury, which
partner James Drake played with more confidence towards the
prevented him from playing for the entire season. At this point, it
final few matches and was striking the ball very well, placing it
was unclear who was going to replace him and this left the team
with a lot of power. Frasier Moore struggled for the first few
with only two remaining pairs consisting of James Drake and Sam
training sessions that were held on the grass courts at St. Olaves
Farquharson at seed two as well as Chris Brewer and Gareth
and much preferred to play on hard courts. His game is definitely
Drabble at the third spot. It was about time for some good news,
the best we have seen at St Peter's in a long time, he has good
and the team was hit with a Bermudan tennis ace, Frasier Moore.
technique and knows exactly where to put the ball and when.The
He automatically fitted into the team to join me at first seed.
only technique I do not think he has mastered yet is how to keep
The first two pairs of the first team get a pre season competition in the winter term, which begins with a local area box league and then a three way final between the top teams from all three areas. Each match consists of two doubles matches and four singles matches. In the past, we have not really managed to produce the goods so early into the year and have not got past the group stages. However our lunchtime trainings with Belinda paid off and we flew through the group stages, Joseph Rowntree School
the strings in his racket as he literally broke the strings every week. Chris Brewer's game is similar to Frasier as he hits the ball very hard, even though it might not go over the net all the time! A young player with three years left at the school, he will definitely be quality the school needs. Gareth Drabble is only in 4th year and shows great potential. His good technique and quality shots put a lot of opponents under pressure. We also had debuts from Matthew Thomas-Peter and Guy Gibbs as they managed to knock Gareth and Chris out of the 1st's in the challenge matches.
being one of the local schools that felt the wrath of Mr. Shread's team. In the finals, we met one of our local rivals Pocklington
The season ended with an exciting trip to Eton to compete in
School and Greenhead College. We did not perform as well as we
the National Schools. Frasier, Sam, James and myself represented
would have liked, and were beaten by both teams.
the school in the U18's competition and Gareth and Chris in the U15's. We expected to meet some good teams and possibly face
From that point on, we worked alongside Mr. Shread and Belinda on Friday lunchtimes to build up our play as pairs in preparation for a challenging summer term. The summer term finally arrived armed with a busy schedule compiled by Mr Shread with two matches every week.
county or national players. On the first day, we beat Latymer. We drew 1-1 in the doubles matches, with James and Sam narrowly losing their match in a close tiebreak. But Frasier won the singles match 6-1 to take us into the final 16 teams.The U15's were lucky in that they gained a bye to the next round. So to celebrate Mr.
Our favourite match each year has to be against our archri-
Shread's first ever team into the final 16, we took out onto the
vals Ampleforth. As usual, we drew the short straw and ended up
streets after dinner to the local for a quiet non-alcoholic beverage.
travelling to take on the "Shak". Last year we lost to them, and it
The next day was not as successful as we came against a very
was time for revenge. Chris Brewer and Gareth Drabble were not
strong Bromsgrove side, who brushed us aside 2-0 in the doubles
available so Alistair Wilson and William Bickford-Smith made their
match.The U15's struggled in their match too and were beaten by
debut for the first team, playing some fine tennis and managing
a very strong Hampton team. Even though both age groups did
to win one of their three sets, which was a great achievement. We
not win, playing such good players was definitely a good experi-
won overall 5-4 and it was a great team effort as Ampleforth
ence.
fielded a strong side.
I want to take this opportunity to thank a few individuals on
We played the Old Peterites twice this year. The first time was
behalf of everyone who plays tennis at St Peter's. Mr. Francis for
our first match of the term and we were shown up to a strong side
coaching the Under 15 squad, and Mr. Paterson for his contribu-
11-1. But when they turned up again towards the end of the
tion and coaching to the 2nd team, Belinda for coaching the 1st
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team to a high standard. Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Shread
wings and has the ability
for all that he has done for tennis at St Peter's.
to make opponents lose their cool by remaining
Josh Tindell UVI
calm in tight situations. He won all of his singles
2nd VI
this year
The very high quality players who comprised the squad have produced an exceptional set of results winning all but one of their
Will Gastrell
matches. The only loss to Ampleforth was decided on a tiebreak
Will played in most of
played under difficult conditions. During the season the strength
the matches but had a
of the squad was evident as the top pair were promoted to play
rather mixed season.
for the first VI. Charlie Duke's captaincy provided a blend of
dominated when he was
He
experience and sound advice that set a positive tone to the squad.
able to relax and use his
Those who represented the squad played to win but also exhibited
left-handed serve and solid
consideration for their opponents. This sportsmanship combined
groundstrokes
with skill produced some excellent tennis. I hope that those
effect
leaving will continue with the game and thank all the players for
opponents. However, he will
against
to
good weaker
need to educate himself to
their commitment and efforts this season.
become less tentative in tight D.M. Paterson
matches and to go for his shots
The following represented the team: C.Duke.T.Denton, G. Cibbs, M.Thomas-Peters, J. Beadnall, A.Wilson, W. BickfordSmith, N. Cohen, P. Mastrelli, B. Russell
at key stages. Sam Hitchenor He had a very promising first season at Peter's and I'm sure that he will go from
U 15 Boys
strength to strength in the future. He is strong on the
The U15 Boys team played some excellent tennis this summer. Lead by Ben Naughton and Will Butterworth both of whom played consistently well. Nick Howard and Ed MacKenzie also played well together. Ben Eaves, jack Sykes and Dominic Hanley provided me with selection headaches all season.The boys had an excellent season, considering the team played without Gareth Drabble and Chris Brewer for most of it. The boys trained hard and enjoyed their tennis this summer. I really enjoyed watching them take on Ampleforth and Bradford in particular. The majority of the games were won, losing only one and drawing one. I hope the Boys enjoyed the season and I think the school senior
forehand wing where he uses topspin very effectively and his serve is secure. Caleb Kutiaka Caleb is a keen, enthusiastic and valued member of the team. He played in every match and lost only one of his singles (against a very handy opponent) due to a sudden loss in concentration and focus. He has the ability to hit big, telling serves and forehands, which can alarm opponents. Will Cordingly Will played steady, safe tennis in his matches and frustrated
teams in the future will be strong.
his rivals with his consistency.
R.J.Francis
James Lloyd
U14 Tennis Report
but requires a little more consistency. He has a very effective
James has all the necessary firepower to be a very good player The U14 tennis season took a while to get going this year with our first three matches cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. As a result, in our first match we were caught a little bit cold when we came up against the eventual winners of the league who had already played three competitive games. Once our team were able to get into the match mentality our results improved and we were able to complete a very successful season winning 75% of our games. The U14 squad:
Luke Bowler* Sam Hitchenor* James Lloyd* Harry Dee
Will Gastrell* Caleb Kutiaka* Charles Murray* Will Robinson
*Starred players represented the school in matches. Luke Bowler Initially Luke did not appear at the trails but was eventually persuaded to attend. He was definitely our 'find' of the season
serve when it hits the service box but he will need to work on increasing his percentages. Charles Murray Charlie is capable of playing good tennis but tends to tighten up in match play situations. He should try to think about his game a little more next year and try to time his attacks better during rallies. Harry Dee and Will Robinson Will and Harry didn't quite make the team this year but should figure in future years if they continue to work on their games. I would expect these players to have very successful and enjoyable futures with their tennis at St Peter's and I have enjoyed working with them and watching them improve. M.J. Duffy
with a solid, attacking game. Luke serves well, is sound on both The Peterite 2004-2005
St Peter's Tennis Club: Results Table 2005 2nd VI
1st VI
House Match Finalwinners 1.30 pm Home
Wed 20 April
Hymers mixed HomeHymers Won 6 - 3
mixed
Home
Won 9 - 0
Pocklington School 2pm Home Lost 4 - 5
Fri 29 April
University of York 6.00 pm Home Won 8 - 1
Wed 4 May
Worksop CollegeWorksop 2.30pm Home2.30 Lost 2 - 7
Wed 11 May
U14IV Linton
Sat 16 April
Sat 7 May
U15VI
Selby T.C. 4.00 pm Away Won 6 - 0 College Home
pm Won 6 - 3
Leeds GS 2.00pm Home Won 8 - 1
Leeds GS Leeds 2.00pm Home2.00pm Won 9 - 0
Hymers College 4.00 pm Away Lost 4- 5
Hymers College 4.00 pm Away Won 9 - 0
GS Home Won 7- 2
Hymers U15VIA+B 4.00pm Away Won 8 - 1 Won 9 - 0
Wigginton T.C. 4.00 pm Home Lost 2 - 4 College
Sat 14 MayAshville 2.00
pm
Away
Won 7 - 2 Wed 18 May
Bradford GSBradford 2.00 pm Home2.00 Won 6 - 3
Bradford CS 2.00 pm Home Lost 11/2-71/2
Fri 20 May
Pocklington 4pm (H) Won 6 - 3
Pocklington 4pm (H) Won 8 - 1
Sat 21 May
Ampleforth College 2.00 pm Away Won 5 - 4
Ampleforth College 2.00 pm Away2.00 Lost 4 - 5
Wed 25 May
Alcuin Cup 1/4 Final
Half Term Sat 4 June 2.00
Silcoates 2.00
Fri 27 May Old Peterites
GS Home
pm Won 6 - 3
Fulford School 'B' 4.00 pm Away Ampleforth U15 pm Won 71/2- 11/2
Won 6 Home
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0
VI Home
1st pm Won 7 - 2
Tues 31 May
pm
Home
Won 51/2 -31/2
Sat 11 June
Alcuin Cup 1/2 Final
Giggleswick 1st VI Cancelled by Gigg
GiggleswickU16or15 Cancelled by Gigg Ashville College 2.00 pm Home
Wed 15 June
Won 5 - 4
Fri 17 June
York Lawn TC 6.00 pm Home Lost 1 - 8
Sat 18 June
Alcuin Cup Final
F. Moore 6 - 4; 6 - 0
Poppleton T.C.
Mon 20 June
Wimbledon 2005
beat J. Drake
2.00 pm Home Won 5 - 4
Wed 22 June
North Yorkshire Winner F. Moore
U17 Mixed Doubles
Tournament
Wed 22 June
Staff vs Governors
Sat 25 June
Barnard Castle 2.30 pm Away Won 8 - 1
Appleton Roebuck 4.00 pm Away Won
6
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0
Pocklington School 4.00 pm Away Won 5 - 1
Bootham School Won 4 - 2 Poppleton LTC Won 6 - 0
Barnard Castle 2.30 pm Away Draw 41/2 - 41/2
Fulford School Lost 1 - 5
'A'
Tues 28 June
Staff vs Parents
Sun 3 - 6 July
Independent Schools
National Championships
at Eton College
27/6/2005 R.G.S.
64%
83%
83%
75%
% Win/Loss
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convincingly 51-2. The 2nd VII had a squad of 12 and there was
Netball
little to choose between them.Those who played in a game for the 1sts acquitted themselves well and there is a good pool of talent for next year. Jenny Westmoreland was an able captain who was dependable in defence. Yayra Adoboli, Lauren Walker and Katherine
NetbalMstVII
Francis played well in attack missing few shots. Sophie Cuthbertson was a strong centre with great athletic ability. All the
Although only Sally McLaren had received colours the
squad played regularly as it was difficult to choose only seven
previous year, the team soon became settled and there were few
players when all played so well. The 2nd VII lost only one match,
changes once the season began. The team played with commit-
the first of the season again against Ashville. They had an excellent
ment and there were few absences through the term other than
win over York College when they played faster controlled netball
those missing to support the boys at Castlecroft but more about
with few mistakes. They continued in this vein winning the next
that later! The first match of the season against Ashville College,
five matches with comfortable margins. A depleted side played
always tough competition, proved to be so again this year. The
Queen Margaret's in a closely fought game with nothing to
team did well to win by two goals as they had a series of umpires
choose between the teams. Although the team trailed by one or
for the match. They lost only two fixtures during the season with
two gorals in each quarter they played extremely well throughout
the next match against York College, the first defeat! None of our
the match to draw 19 all at the end. They too finished with a
players were as tall as the College girls, who appeared to have a
convincing win over Pocklington.
minimum height requirement of six feet! We did well to keep the score difference to five goals. This was mostly due to excellent
The 3rd VII had four matches with one cancelled. They also
interception in the defending circle by Catherine McTurk. This
had a large pool of players to call on with people swapping
continued through the season and greatly helped the team to
positions and places to enable all to play as much as possible.They
their many winning scores. Catherine was ably supported in
lost a close game against Ashville by two goals, followed by a
defence by Emma Hammill and Sarah Welsh, who although at
convincing win over Ampleforth. They lost to a superior team from
times lacked inches, more than made up for this with determined
Queen Margaret's but finished the term with another convincing
effort. Sally, as usual, gave her all in matches. Due to her excellent
win over Pocklington to give a clean sweep on that day.
dodging skills, passing to her was made easy. Kate Richardson
W. M. Shepherd
made great progress throughout the term and as Wing Attack gave the shooters accurate passes. The season progressed with winning results against the next
The following represented the 2nd VII: Y.Adoboli", L. Walker °, J. Westmoreland0 (Capt), K. Francis, E. Bennett, S. Hall, P. Bailey0, E. Hartley, S. Cuthbertson0, A. Bowler, K.Wackett, E.Macalister-Hall
five schools. Although it was disappointing that one of our last fixtures against Worksop College was cancelled due to snow!
"Denotes half-colours
Lorna Emery and Pamela Kinnell were reliable shooters who held
The following represented the 3rd and 4th VII: F. Gale, M.
space well and shot with accuracy. The match against Queen
Stasiak, F. Devlin, R. Mayne, K. Hawking, H. Buss, V. Rounding0
Margarets was played in the worst weather conditions- freezing
(Capt), J. Cottingham, S. Henderson, K. Dallas, G. Hayward, S.
cold with snow flurries, and the three senior teams missed the
Speed, E.Wright, H. Round, H.Armstrong
seven players who went to watch the Daily Mail Cup. The firsts gave a lacklustre performance although they did pick up six more
Senior Netball Results 1st
V
Ashvilte College
W
4-22
were determined to do well in their last fixture against
2nd
V
Ashville College
L
11-20
Pocklington and won by twenty goals.
3rd
V
Ashville College
L
15- 17 14- 19
goals then Queen Margarets in the last quarter- a little late! They
The team were a pleasure to coach. They had good team
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26.01.05
morale, supported each other and played with great enthusiasm. They all made good progress through the term and as four remain
29.01.05
to play next year they should do even better. I thank them all for their support of me in a difficult term and particularly Sarah as
02.02.05
captain and Sally for their astute observations for team selection! The following represented the 1st VII: P. Kinnell*, L Emery*, K. Richardson*, S. McLaren**, E. Hammill*, C. McTurk*, S.Welsh*
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(Capt). *Denotes colours
** Re-award
York College
L
V
York College
W
19-6
1st
V
Scarborough College
W
28-17
2nd
V
Scarborough College
W
30-7
1st
V
Ampleforth College
W
30- 18
2nd
V
Ampleforth College
W
20-13
3rd
V
Ampleforth College
W
34-4
4th
V
Ampleforth College
W
51-2
1st
V
Mount St Marys
W
36- 10
2nd
V
Mount St Marys
W
34-10
Cancelled
1st, 2nd, 3rd V
Worksop College
26.02.05
1st
V
Durham
W
36-11
2nd
V
Durham
W
26-16
1st
V
Bootham
W
26- 16
2nd
V
Bootham
W
19-11
1st
V
Queen Margaret's
L
20-28
02.03.05
joining the senior netball practice. There were 13 further fixtures for the 2nds and 3rds with even a 4th team match which was won
V
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2nd & 3rd VII As usual there was great strength in depth with 35 girls
1st 2nd
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2nd
V
Queen Margaret's
D
19- 19
A Team Reuslts:
3rd
V
Queen Margaret's
L
7- 16
15.01.05
v.
Barnard Castle
(A)
Loss
11-30
1st
V
Pocklington
W
36- 16
22.01.05
v.
Ashville
(A)
Loss
14-11
2nd
V
Pocklington
W
30- 14
29.01.05
v.
Scarborough
(H)
Win
21-15
3rd
V
Pocklington
W
25-9
19.02.05
v.
Mount St. Mary's
(H)
Win
33-8
02.03.05
v.
Bootham
(A)
Win
25-7
05.03.05
v.
Queen Margaret's
(H)
Win
15-11
12.03.05
v.
Pocklington
(H)
Win
19-10
U15Netball This was a successful season for the U15 squad with the A team winning 5 of their 7 fixtures and the B team winning both of their matches. In their first match, after only one practice session and with the absence of Alice Sunderland, a key player, the A team were outplayed by a more physical Barnard Castle side. However, the following week's match against Ashville saw a stronger positive team, who played faultlessly to be 10-7 up at three quarter time. However, a change of umpire coincided with a 14-11 loss! Nevertheless, undeterred the team continued to play confidently, deserving to win all the remaining matches. Jess Taylor and Alice Sunderland improved upon their positioning and tactical play within the circle to score over 150 goals. A combination of Rosie Binns, Verity Miers, Lauren England and Anna Peach in the centre court successfully converted defensive play into positive attacking play, with very good positioning and quick passing. Hannah Wilson and Isobel Padmore improved upon their defensive play within the circle. Hannah also played well in the centre court, with Anna Peach and Jess Walker covering admirably in defence. Isobel made some excellent interceptions, whilst Jess' blocking skills made very good progress.
The following girls represented the U15B team: A. Crossley, C. Foster, A. Mason, C. Parkinson, A. Peach, O.Towers, J.Walker and L Walters. B Team Results 22.01.05 v. 12.03.05 v.
Ashville Pocklington
(A)
Win
11-6
(H)
Win
27-5
H. Rose
U14 Netball A Team Because the term was short the season seemed at an end before it began, but in that time both teams achieved much and showed rapid improvement. Snow fell in the middle of term and this led to a number of
The B team won both of their matches convincingly. Charlotte Parkinson and Olivia Towers combined well in the attacking circle. Alex Crossley, Charlotte Foster and Louise Walters played with great determination in the centre court, whilst Anna Peach and Jess Walker were very strong in defence. Well done,
the shooting circle, though later in the season Sophie moved to
girls.
Wing Attack to capitalise on her strong mid court play and Harriet
York and District U15 Netball Tournament
cancelled fixtures. Both teams started with encouraging wins at Barnard Castle. For the A's Lauren Gibson and Sophie Hammill combined well in
Scott came in as Coal Attack. Her accurate shooting and long reach for rebounds combined with Lauren's good timing of the
The A team were determined to prove me wrong, after
dodge made for a very good shooting pair. In the Barnard Castle
informing them that St Peter's had not done well in this particular
game Charlotte Bennett totally dominated mid court until injury
tournament in the last few years, despite having successful
forced her off court, though typically she was itching to play again
seasons. They played with determination to win 3 of the first 4
after only a week's enforced rest. Alex Ashworth played a stylish
matches in their section. The pressure was on to win their last
and intelligent game at Goalkeeper while Vicky Kirsch and Sheila
match to gain a place in the semi-finals. However, everything
Houghton-Brown showed good reactions in defence. Mention
seemed to go against them, resulting in being 1-6 down at half
must be made of Harriet Slack who was the permanent 8th
time. Nevertheless, this did not deter them and they fought back,
member of the team - she was very strong, competitive, willing
narrowly missing out on a semi-final place with a score of 8-10.
and a great asset. It was a shame the team played Ashville and
Well played!
Scarborough College so early on and had they played later the
The B team had a very successful afternoon, winning the first
scores may well have been different. Of note were the wins
4 of their round robin tournament as had Queen Margaret's. This
against Ampleforth and Mount St Mary's where we played good
left the final match as tense as the final. The team played deter-
controlled netball against very strong competitive sides.
minedly and enthusiastically - alas a 7-8 defeat played them as runners-up. As the tournament was held at St Peter's, it was apt that the girls received their medals from Mr Smyth. An excellent
BTeam Well done to the B team who were undefeated Lauren Grant
afternoon's play!
often outjumped taller opponents in the shooting circle while
U15 A & B Netball Results 2004 - 5
were tried in order to give as many girls as possible a game. Ruth
Roxy Reeves was very accurate in her shots. Various combinations
The following girls represented the U15A team: R. Binns, A.
Stasiak always played a steady and unflustered game and had a
Crossley, L. England, V. Miers, I. Padmore, A. Peach, A.
very good sense of spacing. Abigail Bambridge, Anna Fahy and
Sunderland, J. Taylor, J. Walker and H. Wilson.
Nichole Dean were good team members. Annabel Pring and
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Rebecca Bairstow improved in all areas as the term went on. A
Girls Hockey
promising start from a delightful group of girls who always worked well even on the cold dark nights at the beginning of term. There is much that augurs well for the future. Many thanks to Mrs. Hall who umpired for the B team and to the parents who gave their
1st XI
support and encouragement. P Fletcher
This must have been one of the busiest seasons ever. Of the thirty-five matches played there were 20 wins, 6 draws and no
Results: U14A
V
Barnard Castle
(A)
W
(A)
W
10-5
9-3
losses.The girls adapted well to both grass and Astroturf. However, the 1st XI inevitably were disadvantaged when playing against
U14B
V
U14A
V
Ashville
(A)
L
19-20
enjoyed their hockey, played to win, but in the right spirit. The
U14B
V
Ashville
(A)
L
16-14
weather was kind throughout the term and there were no cancel-
U14A
V
Scarborough Coll.
(H)
L
8-20
U14B
V
Scarborough Coll.
(H)
W
16-5
Lara Turner ably captained the first XI and made all
U14A
V
Ampleforth
(H) W
18-15
newcomers playing their first season feel at ease. There were only
U14B
V
Ampleforth
(H) W
20-10
Barnard Castle
U14A
V
Mount St Mary's
(H) W
32-19
U 14B
V
Mount St Mary's
(H)
D
22-22
U14C
V
Mount St Mary's
(H) W
13-8
U 14A
V Bootham
(A)
W
21-10
U14A
V
(H) W
35-12
Pocklington
Games against Queen Ethelburgas, Worksop College, Durham and Queen Margaret's were cancelled. The following girls represented the A Team: A Ashworth, C Bennett, L Gibson, S Hammill, S Houghton-Brown.V Kirsch, H Slack and H Scott.
strong schools who played full time on Astroturf. All teams
lations.
three regular UVI players left from last year's team but the younger members played with determination and showed great potential. It was plain sailing up to half term with some excellent results. In the game against Scarborough College the team passed with great accuracy to keep possession and showed good finishing. Gaby Santos scored two in a 3-0 win and went on to become our highest scorer.The midfield of Lizzie Fishley, Emma Bennett, whose reverse stick play was very effective, and Amelia Smalley totally dominated the game. We're immensely
proud of Amelia's
selection for the England U16 squad. She was involved in various training sessions including one in Barcelona - an amazing achievement especially whilst a year young. Before half term the defense
House Netball
was solid, easily covering any breaks by the opposition. Lara Turner and Sally McLaren timed tackles well and set up good attacking
School. Temple, Grove and Queens were the four teams to
moves. Lara combined well with Lizzie at right mid (who surely
reach the semi-finals of the Junior Competition, although Rise,
must have run twice as far as anyone else on the field) and
despite a great effort, failed to go through by the smallest possible
thoroughly deserved The Pacey-Jackson Trophy. Catherine McTurk
margin. Grove and Temple met in the final with Grove winning 4-
and Amy Bowler were outstanding in defence, Amy reading the
2. School beat Queens in the 3rd/4th playoff.
game very well from her pivotal role as sweeper. Catherine was
In the Senior Competition all houses competed well. Temple beat School 10-7 in the final and Grove won 8-3 in the 3rd/4th playoff against Clifton. A good spirit prevailed. P Fletcher
fearless at penalty corners and had many bruises to show for it. On the forward line Katherine Francis, whose knee problems prohibited her from playing a full season, Georgie Duke, Gaby Santos and Pip Bailey all played well in various combinations and were particularly successful in early matches. From 5th form
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onwards Georgie has always given 100% in various positions and
Macalister-Hall and Sophie Cuthbertson were all strong and quick
teams and surely must have played just about everywhere on the
and all played at times in the first XL Ceorgie Duke, Pip Bailey,
field apart from goalkeeper!
Emma Hammill and Kate Richardson showed good skill and also
In goal Emma Rowley made some good saves. Her quick
played some games for the first XI. In defence Katherine Miller was
decision-making was very sound and provided stability in the
very steady. Emma Scattergood and Sam Hall (adapting well to
defence.
new positions) showed great determination. Emma Hartley at left mid beat layers at ease with her skilful stick work and Anneka
After success in the first half of term the second half was a
Munsch was useful in attack. Catherine Rajan was very agile in
different story. Worksop demonstrated their fast and sophisticated
goal, letting in only eight goals in thirteen matches - a record to
play and only our very defensive formation kept Barnard Castle at
be proud of. Of note were matches against Barnard Castle, which
bay. However, in the middle of a run of losses the team returned
ended in a 5-3 win and a 1-0 victory against Queen Margaret's.
to form with a 2-0 win at Silcoates. Against Durham we had most
Perhaps our toughest opponents were Hymers who contested the
of the play but the ball, as is often the case, never seemed to run
ball more strongly than any other team we played against. The
kindly and somehow they scrambled a couple of goals. At the end
girls rose to the occasion, gave no quarter and showed excellent
of term we played in a well-contested, end-to-end game against
teamwork. Throughout the term the team combined well and
Hymers.They were just a bit stronger in front of goal.
deserved their success.
Overall there was certainly much to be optimistic about. We had a young team and many of the players have two more years of school hockey. So, as the saying goes, we'll be back!
3rd XI Winning four out of their six games the thirds proved to be too strong for other schools' 3rd Xls and it tended to be one way
2nd XI
traffic. Better games were contested against higher teams.
With just one loss in thirteen games and against several first
In attack, Katie Hawking was always strong and Sarah Welsh
Xls our 2nd XI deserve much praise. Sarah Crompton and Clem
dependable in defence. As ever it was good to see so many girls
Baig shared captaincy for the majority of games and both led by
wanting to play for teams and it is a shame that the fixtures could
example. Sarah was quick to capitalise on any loose ball at the left
not be more regular. Team spirit was good and Alice Lindley in goal
hand post while Clem played with quiet authority in midfield, with
cheered them on in her inimitable fashion!
that wonderful ability of giving just the right pass. With so many attackers several players had to change position. Those fifth year
Overall. A good season, maybe not the best for results but
pupils in the team added extra pace - Katherine Wackett, Emma
there were other things to be proud of.The girls were enthusiastic, supportive and accredit to the school. It says much about them that other schools like coming to St Peter's I look forward to seeing how they progress next season.
Under 16's The U 16s played together as a team a few times. First in the York and District Tournament, which they won. This was especially pleasing as it was on home ground. The opposition in The British schools' Knockout Tournament was much tougher. Having played really well to beat Queen Margaret's in the earlier round, they rather disappointed in The County Round. Despite conceding only one goal in three games they found trouble in netting the ball, which rather put paid to their chances.
House Hockey Probably the most colourful and noisy of all competitions, this was no exception. Queens wore new purple shirts especially for the occasion and all supporters were in good voice. Skill, enthusiasm and a great sense of friendly rivalry prevailed, in the end school House were the winners; they were unbeaten but Queens and temple put up tough opposition to come second and third. 1st
School
2nd
Queens
3rd
Temple
4th
Grove
Mrs. P Fletcher
Results 1st XI
2-0
Retiring Capts. XI
(H)
W
Easingwold
(A)
W
3-0
Mount St Marys
(H)
W
2-0
Scarborough Coll.
(A)
W
3-0
(A)
W
4-0 4-0
Ampleforth
(A)
W
Giggleswick
(A)
L
0-2
Wellbeck
(H)
W
4-2
Barnard Castle
(H)
L
0-1
Worksop Coll.
(A)
L
0-6
The following girls represented the U16 XI: E, Bennett, A.
Pocklington
(H)
L
0-4
Bowler, H.Buss, S. Cuthbertson, K.Francis, F. Gale, E. Hartley, G.
Silcoates
(A)
W
2-0
Hayward, E. Macalister-Hall, K.Miller, C. Rajan, E. Rowley, E.
Durham
(A)
L
1-2
Smalley, K. Wackett,
VI Form Coll.
(H)
W
14-0
The following girls represented the 3rd XI: S.Welsh (Capt.), C.
Hymers
(A)
L
1-4
Alpin, H.Ashman, H.Buss, K. Dallas, L. Emery, F. Gale, K.
Queen Margaret's
(A)
L
0-5
Hawking, G. Hayward, S. Henderson, L. Howard, A. Jones, P.
'A'XI The Mount
The following girls represented the 1st XI: L.Turner (Capt.) *, P. Bailey +, E. Bennett*, A. Bowler*, S. Crompton +, S. Cuthbertson, G. Duke*, E fishley**, K. Francis +, E. Hammill+, E.
Kinnell, A. Lindley, R. Mayne, K. Mellor, H. Round, V. Rounding, M. Sinclair, S. Speed, E.Telfer. Pacey- Jackson Trophy:
Hartley, E Macalister-Hall, S. McLaren**, C.McTurk**,
Middleton-Walker
K.Richardson+, E.Rowley*, G. Santos*, A. Smalley, K.Wackett.
Goalkeeping Trophy:
*Full colours * re-awarded colours + half colours
Representative Honours: North Yorkshire U 16 Squad
2nd XI
Easingwold
(A)
Mount St. Marys
(H)
W
14-0
Scarborough Coll
(A)
W
5-0
Ampleforth Coll
(A)
W
5-0
Giggleswick
(A)
D
1-1
Barnard Castle
(H)
W
5-3
Worksop Coll.
(A)
L
1-2
(H)
W
5-0
Silcoates
(H)
W
5-1
Durham
(A)
W
9-0
Hymers
(A)
D
1-1
Queen Margarets
(A)
1-0
The following girls represented the 2nd XI: C. Baig*, S. Crompton (capts), P. Bailey*, S. Cuthbertson, G. Duke,F.gale,S.Hall,E. Hammill*,E.Hartley, G.Hayward, A.Jones, E. Macalister-Hall, K. Miller, A. Munch, C.Rajan, K. Richardson*, G.Santos, E. Scattergood, M.Sinclair, K.Wackett, S.Welsh. * Half colours
E. Rowley
E. Bennett, A Bowler, K. Francis, E. Rowley,
0-0
Pocklington
E. Rowley
A. Smalley. England U 16 Squad:
A. Smalley
Under 15's This season the U15 A's faced a challenge without the presence of Amelia Smalley as a mainstay within the team. They rose to the challenge with character, as individual games improved with each position on the field having an important contribution to make. Whilst the results were variable the effort and commitment from the whole team reflected a growing maturity. The first two fixtures were tough against old rivals Queen Margaret's and Queen Mary's, conceding two goals in each match. However, their third fixture against The Mount in late September yielded three goals in their favour with a reflection of growing fitness and confidence. More success followed against Bootham and Easingwold leading into the York and District U15 tournament on November
3rd/U16XI
6th. The team made a huge impact winning all the way through to
York and district Un
16 Rally Winners
3rd XI Flying Hall
(H)
3rd XI Ampleforth
(A)
L W
3rd XI Barnard Castle
cancelled
Silcoates
cancelled
the final with back-to-back victories over The Mount (3-1), Joseph
2-3
Rowntree (2-0), Milthorpe (2-0) and Bootham with the same
10-0
score line. The final as always, was keenly contested with a late goal handing victory to Queen Margaret's on this occasion. In the same week a combined A/B squad drew against
(H)
D
1-1
Barnard Castle with the season progressing with two further
3rd XI Hymers
(A)
W
2-0
successes against Durham and Ashville. They were less lucky
3rd XI Queen Margaret's
(A)
W
4-0
3rd XI Ampteforth
(H)
W
5-0
3rd XI Bootham
against Hymers and Pocklington in November and Scarborough College in early December, with their final victory over Ashville setting the tone for the season to come. The Peterite 2004-2005
Hockey Results - U15's Opposing Team
Date
Team
Sept 1 1
U15A
V.
Queen Mary's (U16)
L
0- 2
Sept 18
U15A
V.
Queen Margaret's
L
0 -2
U15B
V.
Mount St. Mary's
L
0 -6
U15B
V.
FylingHallA(H)
L
0 -3
U1SA
V.
The Mount School
W
Sept 29
Result
Oct6
U15 (Mix)
V.
Bootham (H)
W
13 - 0 2 -1
Oct9
U15A
V.
Ciggleswick (H)
L
1- 3
Oct13
U15A
V.
Easingwold (H)
W
5 -1
Nov6
U15A V.
B. Castle
D
1 -1
NovIO
U15A
V.
Worksop College
L
Nov13
U15A
V.
Pocklington
L
1- 3 1- 2
U15B
V.
Pocklington
L
2 -3
(plus some B's)
The U15 B's also made a great contribution to the season and
Nov20
U15A
V.
Durham
W
3 -0
whilst their success on paper seemed limited, the team developed
Nov27
V.
Hymers
L
0 -3
hugely becoming more cohesive as well as displaying a significant
Dec 4
V.
Scarb. College
L
0 -2
amount of enjoyment. Their strongest performance of the season
Dec8
U15A U15A U15A
V.
Ashville
W
3 -0
was a memorable home fixture against Pocklington, which they narrowly lost 2-3. Many of the team members made significant strides in their personal performances, in particular with stronger
Under 14's
hitting and attacking/defending with greater confidence. Well
National Schools Championship
done to all.
As there were only two entrants from our area we agreed to play a full-length match against Queen Margaret's on 11th October at Q. M's. This was a highly contested match with an excellent display of skill from both teams, despite Peter's disadvantage of not being used to playing on astro- our fitness proved to be an advantage. However, despite a valiant effort we were unable to score and were defeated 2-0.
York & District U14 Tournament. Wednesday 17th November - We set off for Tadcaster with the aim of winning our section, hopefully to travel to Q. M's. and there lay in the final and avenge the above loss. A convincing 3-0 win against Millthorpe was followed, despite a valiant effort, by a The U15 A&B representatives were: A. Crossley, L. England, C.
1-1 draw with Tadcaster. The next match against Joseph Rowntree
Foster, A. Mason, V. Miers, I. Padmore, A. Peach, E, Smyth, A.
School resulted in a 1-0 victory. However, a bigger score would
Sunderland, O.Towers, J.Walker, L.Walters, H.Wilson, R. Binns,
have been to our benefit. We were joint leaders with Tadcaster on
N. Bradley, K. Enos, H. Jackson,A.Jacobs, P.Johnson , C. MorgSri,
points but behind in goal difference.
Nadtn, C. Parkinson, H. Porte:.
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Girls Tennis Senior Girls Tennis As usual there were a lot of 5th and 6th form girls wanting to play tennis and represent the school in teams. It seemed a good idea (at the time!) to enter A and B teams in the U18 Team Tennis league as well as the usual 1st and 2nd VI fixtures. A good idea until I counted the number of matches in a short apace of time and well into study leave! However although the U18 B Team lost their matches, it gave many the opportunity to gain valuable experience particularly at singles. Ceorgie Duke and Sally McLaren were colours from the previous year, they had played together throughout the senior school and the rapport they have, combined with their experience meant they lost few matches.They played 1st pair in the 1st VI as well as No 1 and No 2 in the league team. Lucy Buchanan and Rhiannon Thomas played at second string and with consistency, if added to their wide variety of shots, they will prove difficult to beat next season. Clem Baig and Alex Glatman were a new pairing
Results:
who played well together and they too won the majority of their matches. The 1st VI lost only two of their fixtures. A disappointing
A Team
(A)
W
1-0
4 - 5 result against Worksop College where Sally and Georgie won
Queen Margaret's
(H)
L
0-1
all their sets and a defeat by Queen Margaret's. Although the sets
Mount
(A)
W
3-0
were well contrasted the opposition who play all year round were
Ampleforth
(H)
W
5-0
far superior. The A Team were unbeaten in the U18 league
Giggleswick
(H)
W
2-0
although a 3 - 3 draw against Selby Tennis Club meant that every
Easingwold
(A)
D
0-0
set mattered and the cup was won with a superior set score.
Barnard Castle
(A)
W
5-1
Worksop Coll.
(A)
D
1-1
Pocklington
Queen Margaret's
(A)
D
2-2
Durham
(A)
D
4-4
Hymers
(H)
L
0-3
Scarborough Coll.
(A)
L
1-3
Ampleforth
(H)
W
4-1
Queen Mary's
(A)
W
3-1
Mount St. Mary's
(A)
W
2-1
Ampleforth
(H)
W
3-0
Bootham
(H)
W
6-0
Barnard Castle
(A)
L
0-4
Worksop Coll.
(A)
W
11-3
Pocklington
(A)
W
4-0
Ampleforth
(H)
W
2-0
B Team:
The following girls represented the U14ATeam: R. Bairstow, A Bainbridge, C. Bennett, L. Frost, L. Gibson, L Grant, L. Hourston, S. Hammill,V. Kirsch, A. Pring, A Ramsden, R. Reeves, H. Scott, F. Sim, R. Stasiak. The following girls represented the U14 B Team: A. Ashworth, L. Buss, N. Dean, A. Fahy, L. Frost, K. Hannah, R. Hopper, S. Houghton-Brown, L. Kemp, L. Mellor, H. Slack, A. Ramsden, G. Smith, J. Swann, L. Telfer, V. Ward.
The 2nd VI had a excellent season winning the majority of their fixtures with ease. They also lost twice to Queen Margaret's and had a disappointing result against Ampleforth due to the unavailability of players. Helen Gray and Laura Howard played in nearly all matches at 1st pair and recorded good results.They also gained much from playing in the league team at both singles and doubles. It bodes well for next year in that only 4 of the squad are leaving. The girls played with enthusiasm and commitment and I thank Georgie as captain and all the teams for their efforts and smiling faces! W.M. Shepherd
College
Senior Girls'Tennis Results 20.04.05
(15th
June),
Harrogate
College (25th June) and a 'B' match
Mixed 1st
V
Hymers
W
6-3
Mixed 2nd
V
Hymers
W
9-0
against
L
0-6
June). The 'A' fixture against Queen
W
5-4
Margaret's
20.04.05
U18B
V
Fulford TC
23.04.05
1st
V
Hymers
Queen
Margaret's
remained
(17th
playable
2nd
V
Hymers
W
9-0
however and proved to be the most
U18A
V
Pocklington
W
5-1
difficult of the season, succumbing to
27.04.05 U18A
V
Fulford TC
W
5- 1
25.04.05
a 1-5 defeat.
Scarborough and
District were equally tough opposi-
29.04.05
1st
V
York University
W
5-4
04.05.05
1st
V
Worksop College
L
4-5
2nd
V
Worksop College
W
6-3
U18A
V
U18B'A's
W
6-0
The season closed with an U15
06.05.05
tion alongside Worksop with heavy 1-8 defeats during June.
1st
V
Barnard Castle
W
4-0
tournament held at Bradford Girls'
2nd
V
Barnard Castle
W
8-1
School on 29th June. With the first
1st
V
Scarborough Coll.
W
8-1
pairing of H Wilson and A Crossley finishing 3rd out of 7 schools
2nd
V
Scarborough Coll
W
9-0
represented and the 2nd pairing of L England and J Walker a
U18B
V
Selby T C
L
1-5
respectable 6th within their category.
1st
V
Queen Margaret's
L
0-9
H Barnard
2nd
V
Queen Margaret's
L
1-8
3rd
V
Queen Margaret's
L
1-8
4th
V
Queen Margaret's
L
1-8
U18A
V
Selby TC
D
3-3
13th May U15 League v The Mount
Won
4-2
U18B
V
Pocklington
L
2-4
16th May U15 League v Bootham
Won
4-2
1st
V
Bradford CS
cancelled
18th May U15(A) v Hymers
Won
5-4
1/2nd
V
Durham
U18B
Fulford TC
U15(B) v Hymers
Won
6-3
V
110605 2nd
V
13.06.05
U18A
21st May U15 v Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Won
8-1
18.06.05
07.05.05 11.05.05
14.05.05
18.05.05 21.05.05 23.05.05
Girls' Under 15 Tennis Results
W
8- 1
L
2-4
Mount St Mary's
W
5-4
V
U18B'A's
W
6-0
1st
V
Ampleforth College
W
6-3
25th May U15 League v Pocklington
Won
5-4
2nd
V
Ampleforth College
L
1-3
8th June
Lost
1-8
W
4-2
15th June U15 VI v Scarborough College
25.06.05 U18A
V
Pocklington
The following represented the 1stVI: G Duke ** (Capt), S McLaren**, C Baig**, L Buchanan*, R Thomas*, A Clatman*. ** Re-award of colours * Denotes colours
The following represented the 2nd VI and league teams: H Grayt L Howardt, C MCTurk, M Sinclair, C Burns, E Hammill, P Bailey, K Francis, E Hartley, F Gale, C Drabble, E Macalister-Hall, C Mackenzie, E Scattergood, A Crossley, C Johnson.
U15 VI v Worksop
17th June U15(A) League v Queen Margaret's U15(B) League v Queen Margaret's 25th June U15 VI v Harrogate College 22nd June U15v Scarborough & District
Cancelled Lost
1-5
Cancelled Cancelled Lost
1-8
29th June U15 IV Tournament Bradford Girls' School 1st Pair 3rd 2nd Pair 6th
t Denotes 1/2 colours
The following represented the U15 team: H Wilson, A Smalley, A Crossley, L England, J Walker, A Peach, A Sunderland, J Taylor, V
Under 15
Miers, O Towers.
A small, but tight team, achieved much success this season, working hard to deliver a more attacking game when possible. A flurry of promising results to commence the term set a six match winning streak. Two involved league matches, against The Mount (4-2) and Bootham (4-2), followed by the A and B teams scoring victory of Hymers.
Under 14 For the first time, we entered two teams in the local York Junior Team Tennis League, playing against other schools and tennis clubs. It proved to be a good decision, giving more girls the opportunity to represent the school and also give them valuable
Trying to incorporate more net play to increase pressure upon
competitive match experience. The 'A' team led by Lauren Grant
the opponents, the team had their most convincing victory
did well against other schools, but were defeated by some strong
against Bradford Girls' School in May. Their 8-1 success (with two
girls playing for their tennis clubs! This team ended up winning
tight rubbers for combined pairing J Walker and L England (6-5, 6-
50% of their League matches. The Under 14 B's tried hard, and
5), reflected a growing confidence and ability to perform under
always played with enthusiasm but were inexperienced and ended
greater pressure. The weather put pay to three fixtures against Scarborough The Peterite 2004-2005
up only winning one match. Nevertheless, a good effort when we consider the majority of the squad, it was their debut on the
tennis circuit! The League format is a good one in that all girls play one set of doubles and singles, which is good development for their all court game. The team practice session, held every Monday, was attended by thirteen Sharapova type third years. Always dressed in their latest Nike, Adidas or EUesse short white tennis kits, despite the coldest and wettest start to the season; they were fun to work with. "Can we play some games today please Mrs Whitehead?" The reply? "Well girls, when we have drilled in a consistent, controlled way; not made silly unforced errors, got your serves in, and your groundstrokes are over the net and into the court, and finally you are positive and confident at the net and not frightened to volley - then we may finish off with a game of tennis!"
Rounders
Overall, not a bad season, but I felt the 'A' team should have actually won more matches than they did. All the girls need to practice, both at school and away from school (joining the local tennis club helps enormously). Additionally, concentration on
Under 14 - Report
court needs to improve; but well done, tennis is fun! Mrs J M Whitehead
30 3rd years have had a chance to represent the school playing A or B team rounders this season. All 30 have acquitted
Under 14 A -Team Tennis League Results
themselves well and of the 13 matches played 7 were won, 1 drawn and 5 lost. Harriet Slack was outstanding at 2nd Post in her
18.04.05
vs.
Pocklington
HOME
WON
4-2
25.04.05
vs.
SelbyT.C.
HOME
LOST
2-4
04.05.05
vs.
Poppleton T.C.
HOME
LOST
2-4
09.05.05
vs.
Bootham
HOME
WON
4-2
1st Deep; Annabel Pring scored numerous rounders from her hard hit. Although not spectacular, it was a good season, some enter-
16.05.05
vs.
FulfordT.C.
HOME
LOST
0-6
23.05.05
vs.
St Peters 'B'
HOME
WON
6-0
fielding; Lottie Bennett was very consistent in her bowling; Roxy Reeves could both hit and throw a long way while Louise Cammish and Vicky Kirsch were good at directing their hits past
taining rounders was played and tactically they became more astute with each match. Under 14 -Results
Other Fixtures - Results 21.05.05
vs.
Bradford GGS
HOME
WON
6- 3
04.05.05
v Worksop
(A)
W
25-18
25.05.05
vs.
Ampleforth
AWAY
LOST
3- 6
07.05.05
v Barnard Castle
(H) W
2 7 - 12
08.06.05
vs.
Worksop College HOME
LOST
4- 5
11.05.05
v Bootham
(H) W
221/2 - 13
22.06.05
vs.
Scarborough District
21.05.05 U14A
v Durham
(H)
U14B
v Durham
(H) W
18V 2 - 16/2
v Worksop
(H) W
18-14V 2
11.06.05 U14A
v Pocklington
(A)
L
15V 2 -27
U14B
v Pocklington
(A)
W
20-10
25.06.05
vs.
LOST
4- 5
Harrogate College AWAY WON
3- 1
HOME
08.06.05
The following girls represented the team: L. Grant, H. Scott, V. Kirsch, S. Hammill, R. Bairstow, S. Houghton-Brown, L. Hourston 18.06.05
and L. Frost
Under 14B - Team tennis League Results 20.04.05
vs.
Poppleton T.C.
HOME
LOST
V
Ampleforth
D
19-19
(H) W
33-19V 2
25.06.05 U14A
v Harrogate LC
(A)
L
23V2 - 24
U14B
v Harrogate LC
(A)
L
8-12
1- 5
02.07.05 U14A
v Queen Margarets (H)
L
17-37
U14B
v Queen Margarets (H)
L
6V 2 - 23
28.04.05
vs.
Bootham
AWAY
DREW
3- 3
03.05.05
vs.
Pocklington
HOME
LOST
1 -5
09.05.05
vs.
SelbyT.C.
AWAY
LOST
1- 5
16.05.05
vs.
The Mount
HOME
WON
4— 2
Bowring, H. Burley, L. Buss, L. Cammish,N. Dean, A.. Fahy, L. Frost,
23.05.05
vs.
St Peters 'A'
HOME
LOST
0- 6
L. Gibson, L. Grant, K. Hannah, C. Harris, R. Hopper, S. Houghton-
08.06.05
vs.
FulforsT.C.
AWAY
LOST
0- 6
The following girls have represented the Under 14 Teams: A. Ashworth, R. Bairstow, A. Bambridge, E. Beaumont, C. Bennett, C.
Brown, L. Hourston, V. Kirsch, C. Mackellar, L. Mellor, A. Pring, R. Reeves, S. Sachedina, F. Sim, H. Slack, R. Stasiak, L. Telfer, V. Ward
The following girls represented the team: L. Hourston, S. Hammill, R. Bairstow, C. Mackellar, L. Frost, R. Stasiak, L. Telfer, N. Dean and A. Fahy.
The Under 15 and Senior Rounders were played on a friendly basis and the results reflect the lack of weekly practice! Nevertheless the matches were enjoyed by all and it should be
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noted the Under 15's had several very close games- 2 matches
Girls Swimming
being lost by just a single rounder!
Under 15 Rounders
A great season all round. To be unbeaten over two terms
04.05.05
V
Worksop
(A)
L
21-29V 2
against some very strong swimming schools on the circuit, to
11.05.05
V
Bootham
(H)
L
15- 16
come away with two cups in The North of England John Parry
21.05.05
V
Durham
(H)
L
14-19V 2
08.06.05
V
Worksop
(H)
L
17V 2 -27
11.06.05
V
Pocklington
(A)
L
25.06.05
V
Harrogate LC
(A)
L
02.07.05
V
Queen Margar<its (H)
L
17-18 7-14 1 / 2 1
8-39 / 2
Relays
and two
Silver
Medals
in The
National Relay
Championships is quite some achievement! All the matches went very smoothly other then one team touring York several times and arriving well over an hour late, just in time to catch us before we all went home! As ever, all the girls were very helpful and would be willing to time keep or score (also thanks to Alice Lindley) if not required to swim. Team support is the vital ingredient of a
The following girls represented the Under 15 team: N. Bradley, A. Crossley, L. England, K. Enos, C. Foster, E. Goodwill, M. Hall, H. Jackson, R.Jacobs,A. Mason,V. Miers, C. Morgan, I. Padmore,A.
successful swimming squad - as well, of course, as the hard work of training. For the Seniors, Sally Henderson was again outstanding and
Peach, H. Porte, A. Smalley, A. Sunderland, J. Taylor, O. Towers, J.
won all her individual races. As Captain she led by example and
Walker,
would swim on any stroke in order to give other team members the best chance. She was ably supported by the stylish swimming
H.Wilson
of Pamela Kinnell and Katherine Wackett, who always showed great competitive edge, along with Catherine McTurk and Ceorgie Duke, also gave great team support. Other team members, who
Senior Rounders
always swam well were; Rebecca Jacobs, Catriona Rajan, Tilly 11.05.05 A Team v Bootham
(H)
L
BTeam v Bootham
(H)
L
21.05.05
v Durham
(H)
25.05.05
v Ampleforth
(A)
16-25 1 / 2 13-15
W 21V 2 -16
L
3-18
The following girls represented the Senior teams: Y. Adoboli, E.
Cottingham (also Lauren Walker and Amy Bowler in the first term). As can be seen from the results, the seniors were exceptionally strong and it was a shame that some swimmers only had a few races, when in other years they would have been in the mainstay of the team. In the Under 15's, there was a nucleus of Alice Sunderland,
Bennett, P. Boxall, C. Buckley, H. Buss, S. Crompton, S.
Lauren England, Jessica Walker, Verity Miers and Hannah Wilson
Cuthbertson, K. Dallas, E. Fishley, S. Hall, E. Hannah, E. Hartley, S.
with Louise Walters and Charlotte Morgan having occasional
Hayward, S. Henderson, V.Janes, P. Kinnell, R. Mayne, C. McTurk,
races. Alice showed a level of expertise for the others to aim at -
K. Miller, C. Rajan, K. Richardson, E. Rowley, E. Scattergood, M.
her effortless swimming drew admiration from all. However, one
Sinclair,
person does not make a team and the regulars are to be congratulated for often beating the opposition in tight finishes.
C. Stasiak, K. Wackett The Under 14s made a solid start winning most of their age group matches. Emily Bollands was strong on butterfly and
House Rounders
freestyle, while Rebecca Fletcher also had some good results. Harriet Slack swam well on breaststroke with Sophie Hammill,
This is always a popular competition, and this year was no
Lauren Grant and Charlotte Bennett all giving good performances
exception. Temple were the final winners in a close final beating
on a variety of strokes. Mention must be made of Rachel Hopper
Grove 8 - 7. Throughout the afternoon Temple had been on good
who showed great improvement on backstroke over the season.
batting form scoring an excellent 46 rounders in total. In The John Parry Relays, we won back two of the four cups in 1st
Temple
the Senior medley and Senior freestyle events - deservedly so.
2nd
Grove
Perhaps the highlight of the season was the National Independent
3rd
School
Schools' Relay Championship in London. Wearing their new red
4th
Queens
swimming 'hoodies' the team set off on a rather arduous journey
P. Fletcher
by train, over ground across London, bus and a final walk to their destination. Having survived this, double school pack ups (how did they manage their warm-up?) and a long wait in unbelievable poolside heat, they worked through their heats and in the finals swam brilliantly, and in faster time than ever before, to win silver medals in both medley and freestyle competitions.This was some of the toughest competition from the whole of Britain and a wonderful way to finish the season.
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Each year it becomes more difficult to have a sufficiently big group of swimmers on which to draw as there are more and more
Girls' House Swimming
demands on their time and a wider variety of activities. As a
School, Clifton and Temple were all quite close after the
coach, I am very proud of the teams and their staying power. I am
individual events but School seemed to have strength in depth
pleased their season was so successful; they thoroughly deserved
and stretched their lead in the relays. There were 4 new records
that success.
from Katherine Wackett (1 length fly), Alice Sunderland (1 length
and
(1 length
Rebecca
P Fletcher
Henderson
lengths free). Swimming Results 23.09.04
27.09.04
v. Ashville
v. Bootham
The final results were: (A)
(A)
Won
22.11.04
18.01.05
24.01.05
31.01.05
14.02.05
07.03.05
09.11.04
v. Silcotes
v. Harrogate L.C
v. Harrogate L.C.
v. Leeds GHS
v. Silcoates
v. Bootham
v. Ashville
John Parry Relays
(A)
(H)
(A)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
School Clifton Temple Rise
Snr A
43-33
Snr B
44-32
U15
42-34
U14
40-36
was tremendous support for all competitors.
Won
136-92
P.Fletcher
Snr
07.10.04
169-135
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
48
85 points 43 points 39 points 34 points
Overall it was an excellent standard of swimming and there
28
1
U15
45-31
U14
43-33
Won
132-112
Snr
47 - 29
U15
44-32
U14
33-43
Girls Squash
Results: PLAYED 7
1
Won
124V 2 -93 / 2
Snr
47V2 - 281/2
U15
43-33
U14
44-32
Won
107-97
Snr
35-33
U15
35-33
U14
37-31
Won
133V2-94V2
Snr
51-25
U15
36V2-39V2
27-9-04 08-10-04 03-11-04 22-11-04 18-1-05 07-03-05 1 2-03-05
WON 3
Reserves: F. Devlin, L. Buchanan, S. Henderson, T. Cottingham, G. Duke. Colours were awarded to: C. Baig, C. Burns, R.Thomas, C.
Snr
49-17
Re-awards: H. Round.
Won 1301/2 -96 V2
Home Away
3-2 3-3 2-8 1-3 5-1 3-0 2-4
Gray, S. Cuthbertson,
Buckley, S. Cuthbertson.
29-47
Away Home Away
Thomas, A. Glatman, C. Baig, C. Burns. C. Buckley, E. Burton, H.
134 / 2 -99V 2
U14
LOST 3
The following girls represented the team: H. Round (Capt), R.
Won
46VC.2 -29 1 / C.2
DREW 1
Ashville Queen Margaret's Woodhouse Grove Harrogate Ladies Coll. Harrogate Ladies Coll. Ashville Queen Margaret's
1
1115
1
We were fortunate enough to be able to use the courts at Clifton Park for our practices and Bootham School for options and home matches. Oh, how we miss our own courts at Alcuin!
Snr
47-28
U15
36-40
U14
471/2-28
Won
127-101
was unbeaten in her two appearances. Helen Round proved to be
Snr
46 - 30
a reliable and conscientious captain as well as a good assistant
U15
46-30
coach, organising drills and practices. Playing at number one
U14
35-41
throughout the season Helen's best win came in October when
Senior Medley Relay
1st
Senior Freestyle Relay
1st
U1 5 Medley Relay
2nd
U1 5 Freestyle Relay
3rd
Our large squad of mainly sixth formers were good racquet and games players and our team was strengthened in February by the arrival of new girl Alex Glatman. Alex is a good hard hitter and
she beat the QM number one by three games to one. Our matches against QM's continue to be highlights and are always closely contested. Obtaining quality fixtures against other schools remains a problem and the enthusiasm of our girls deserves more opportunity to provide matchplay. The girls were a pleasure to
13.05.05 National Independent Schools Relay Championships Medley Relay Finals:
Silver Medal
Freestyle Relay Finals:
Silver Medal
coach and 1 shall miss the leavers who have been great fun to work with. The current crop of lower sixth form, who 1 know will not let the side down, will fill their places next year MrsJ.M.Whitehead The Peterite 2004-2005
Athletics & Cross Country Not only have there been some outstanding individual
The final match was against Queen Margaret's on the last
efforts this term but also the team support from girls willing to
weekend of term. With only about half of our athletes available,
'have a go' has been tremendous. Nine girls were entered for York
those girls who took part were to be commended for their
and District Trials and of these five were selected for the County
attitude. The discus throwers (Alice Sunderland, Georgie Smith
Championships.
and Jessica Walker) kept the flag flying by coming 1st, 2nd and
These girls were: Katie Mellor
Senior 800m
Emma Macallister-Hall
Inter 800m
Sophie Cuthbertson
Inter Long Jump
Harriet Scott
Junior Shot
Roxy Reeves
Junior Javelin
3rd, which was a great effort.
Katie went on to win the senior 800m in a subsequent County Match; Sophie was second in a strong Long Jump event and Harriet fourth in the Shot. Harriet Slack also achieved great success by entering the RAF Athletics Championships and reaching the National Finals in the javelin. In the school matches there was a pleasing early win for both Under 14 and Under 15 teams against Barnard Castle. The following girls won their individual events - Alex Crossley (U15 High jump), Isobel Padmore (U15 Shot), Amelia Smalley (U15 800m and javelin), Charlotte Bennett (U14 100m and Long
Sports Day again showed some strong performances from the
Jump), Harriet Scott (U14 Shot and 200m) and Roxy Reeves (U14
girls. Emma Macalister-Hall ran 2 new records (800 metres and
Javelin).
200 metres) and she was a very worthy winner of the Victrix
The Independent Schools Championships always provided tough competition and although there were only two winners on the day (Charlotte Foster 200m and Amelia Smalley 1500m) the team effort was excellent. Overall the Under 14's finished fifth out of sixteen schools and the under 15's third out of sixteen. On probably the hottest day of the Summer, the under 14's and Under 15's took on Ampleforth. There were winning performances from Jessica Walker (Discus), Alison Mason (Javelin), Verity Miers (High Jump) and Charlotte Bennett (100m) but the accolade surely fell to the winners of the 800m and 1500m Lauren England and Emily Bollands who both showed great strength of character in the searing heat. The overall win of 62-42 points was well deserved.
Ludorum.The House Cup went to Grove who were strong in both Seniors and Juniors. We were all grateful to the Friends of St Peter's who again supplied well-deserved and needed drinks throughout the afternoon. Sophie Cuthbertson was awarded the Newman Trophy for Athletics. This reflects not only her undoubted effort and commitment but also her ability in several events. Sophie won the 100 metres on Sports Day and went on to jump over 5 metres at Long Jump in a County Competition. Several individuals have achieved a great deal in athletics this term. Standards are improving all the time. All the third years have done weekly athletics and some have surprised themselves at how well they have done! I look forward to seeing how they progress in years to come. P. Fletcher
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Results 07.05.05 v Barnard Castle
(H) U15 U14
W 51-42 W 53-40
14.05.05 Independent Schools Athletics U15 5th out of 16 U14 3rd out of 16 18.06.05 v Ampleforth
(H) U15/U14
02.07.05 v Queen Margaret's (H)
U15/U14
W 62-42 L
72-137
The following girls represented the Under 15 team: A. Crossley, L. England, C. Foster, A. Mason, V. Miers, I. Padmore, C. Parkinson, A. Peach, H. Porte, A. Smalley, A. Sunderland, J.Walker, H.Wilson The following girls represented the Under 14 team: A. Ashworth, A. Bambridge, C. Bennett, E. Bollands, L. Cammish, R. Fletcher, L. Gibson, S. Hamill, L. Kemp, L. Mellor, R. Reeves, H. Scott, F. Sim, H. Slack, G. Smith, R. Stasiak P. Fletcher
Cross-country invitation race at Ampleforth. Saturday 12th March The following runners performed outstandingly on a hilly cross course at Ampleforth last term. Well done to all who took part. Carl Burton James Barber Faye Clark Tory Janes
6th 10th 14th 16th
Alex Storrs Lara Turner Helen Buss Eilish Hannah
8th 8th 15th 17th
Senior Girls: Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Name K Mellor J Boro A O'Brien H Buss C De Rivaz CAde V Janes M Thompson K Ashworth H Coddrington F Clark S Ottewell
School SP A A SP A A SP A SP A SP SP
Time 14m35s 16m02s 16m09s 16m13s 16m45s 16m55s 17m02s
Ampleforth won 34 to 54.
A Tooby-Smith
York & District Cross-Country Championship Results
Results of Girls X-Country vs Ampleforth
at the Knavesmire, and congratulations to all who made it though
Junior Girls:
to the next round. The following performed particularly well:-
Well done to all those who took part in this event on Tuesday
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3
Name A Rogers L Straughn M S-Turner C MacKellor E Bollands R Fletcher VWhetherall R Hunt C Bowring K Dudgeon S Sachedina K Hannah
Ampleforth won 36 to 43.
School A A A SP SP SP A SP SP A SP
Time 15m30s 15m43s 16m23s 16m24s 16m59s 17m02s
Inter Girls 1st
Emma McAllister-Hall
8th Sophie Cuthbertson
13th
Lauren England
15th Emma Bennett.
St Peter's won the team prize in this event. Inter Boys 16th
joe Parkes
21st Alex Storrs Edmund Pang
20th Rory McCleod Junior Girls 21st
Emily Bollands
28th Harriet Scott
Junior Boys 3rd
Josh Cust
15th Robert Nash
20th Robbie Cuth A Tooby-Smith
HMC Northern Schools Athletics Championships Some
outstanding
performances were
achieved on
Wednesday at Gateshead despite the tough competition provided by 21 Independent Schools. Congratulations to all those who took part and in particular the medal winners:-
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York & Selby Schools Athletics Championships The following boys qualified for the North Yorkshire Championships by achieving either gold or silver medals at the Rydale Stadium in York on Tuesday May 10th. Josh Cust
800m
James Lloyd
Javelin
1st Junior
Ben Crook
Javelin
2nd Junior
Toby Williams
1500m
2nd Junior
Robbie Cuthbertson
200m
1st Junior
Richard Downey
U
1st junior
James McTurk
200m
2nd Inter
1st Junior
House Cross Country An amazing 77 senior girls ran the race this year (only 6 are Juniors
actually needed in each team but many runners had used their
Ben Crook
1st
Javelin
Josh Cust
1st
800m
Emma Macalister-Hall (11 mins 47 sees) and Dronfield easily won
Josh Cust
2nd
3000m
the Senior House Cup.
Richard Downey
2nd
Long Jump
John Chambers
2nd
Triple Jump
Robbie Cuthbertson
2nd
200m
Robbie Cuthbertson
3rd
High Jump
James Lloyd
3rd
Discus
powers of persuasion on their friends!). The individual winner was
All 3rd and 4th years ran in the Junior race. Emily Bollands was the winner here ( 13 mins 01 sees) and School House won the team event. Seniors
Junior boys 4 x100m relay (Downey, Cuthbertson,
Inters 2nd
Dronfield
88
School
105 points
equal
points
& Rise
Chambers & Cust) 2nd
Tom Lightwing
1st 2nd
Long Jump
Juniors
Seniors Robin Johnson
2nd
Carl Burton
3rd
1500m
Richard Lum
3rd
800m
Javelin P. Fletcher
4th
Temple
115 points
1st
School
23.1 points
2nd
Temple
29.8 points
3rd
Queens
31. 7 points
4th
Rise
32.1 points
Sports Day Results Girls Winners Sen Discus
G. DUKE
(20.75 m)
Sen High jump
E. MACALISTER-HALL
(1.35 m)
Jun Shot
I. PADMORE
(8.17m)
Jun Long Jump
H.WILSON
Jun 800m
L ENGLAND
(2.58.2 min)
*Sen 800m
E. MACALISTER-HALL
(2.29.9 min)
Jun Discus
J.WALKER
(21.05 m)
Sen Javelin
G. SANTOS
(24.30 m)
Sen Long Jump
S. CUTHBERTSON
Jun
V. MIERS
100m
(3.99 m)
(4.45 m) (14.56 sec)
Sen 100m
S. CUTHBERTSON
(14.3 sec)
Sen Shot
G. DUKE
(8.84 m)
Jun High Jump
A. CROSSLEY
(1.32 m)
Jun Javelin
R. REEVES
(17.75m)
Jun 300m
S. HAMMILL
(52.68 sec)
Sen 400m
C. MCTURK
(69.71 sec)
Jun 200m
H. SCOTT
(30.05 sec)
*Sen 200m
E. MACALISTER-HALL
(28.06 sec)
Jun 1500m
A. SMALLEY
(5.28.0 min) (5.28.9 min)
Sen 1500m
K. MELLOR
Jun Relay
GROVE
(58.9 sec)
Sen Relay
GROVE
(58.1 sec)
* Record HOUSE CUP: VICTRIX LUDORUM: JUN. SPRINT CUP: SEN. SPRINT CUP (LOWTHER TROPHY): FRIENDS OF ST PETERS JUN. MIDDLE DISTANCE CUP: FRIENDS OF ST PETERS SEN. MIDDLE DISTANCE CUP:
GROVE E. MACALISTER-HAVLL V. MIERS S. CUTHBERTSON L. ENGLAND K. MELLORS
Cambridge Cup This is the Cup awarded to the house which gains the most points from girls' house competitions over the year. School House were the outright winners for the first time ever, gaining points from all 11 competitions in the year. CLIFTON
DRONFIELD
GROVE
JUN CROSS COUNTRY SEN CROSS COUNTRY
5
BADMINTON
3
HOCKEY JUN NETBALL SEN NETBALL
1
SWIMMING
6
QUEENS
RISE
SCHOOL
TEMPLE
2
1
5
3
2V2
2V 2
1
6
3
10
2
6
10
4
5
1
2
3
3
5
10
4
2 2
TENNIS
3
10
6
3
ATHLETICS
6
2
4
10
JUN ROUNDERS
3
1
2
5
SQUASH TOTAL
7
6
10
14
37
25
3
3
8 V2
57 1/2
38
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