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TRINITY SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017/2018

Contents Features......................................................

Welcome 3

Events........................................................... 11 Community................................................... 23 Activities....................................................... 29 Drama........................................................... 36

Welcome to the 2018 edition of the Mitre. We want our students and teachers to love learning of all kinds, and to ensure we have a community in which that learning will happen most profoundly and enjoyably. As you look through these pages, I hope you will get a sense of the relationships, values and character that are being formed through the experiences narrated here.

Art and Design Technology........................... 40

There is a huge range of activity, which captures the energy, leadership and curiosity of the students and the staff.

Music............................................................ 49

My grateful thanks go to all our contributors this year, but particular thanks must go again to Clara Story as editor, who has brought it all together. I hope you enjoy reading this edition.

Visits and Expeditions................................... 55

Mr Alasdair Kennedy Headmaster

Sport............................................................. 65 Valete and Salvete........................................ 113 Beyond Trinity............................................. 127 Prize Winners............................................. 130

Editor: Clara Story Marketing assistant: Diana Jonesco With thanks to: Katie Eynon, Eugene du Toit and all the Trinity staff and students who have contributed. Front and back cover: Luke Yeulett The Mitre

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Class of 2018 In June we said goodbye to Head Boy Charlie Broughton and Head Girl Deesha Ganguli. They share some memories and thoughts about their time at Trinity. amazing people and it’s very sad to have to leave many of you now. I’m excited to move on to the next chapter of my life, but I will never forget what Trinity has done for me.

Deesha Ganguli Head Girl It’s pretty surreal to think that my short time at Trinity has come to an end. My memories and experiences over the past two years have convinced me that moving to this school was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being Head Girl was made all the easier by a fantastic year group motivating me, and by encouragement from members of staff, so I’d like to express my gratitude for the support throughout.

Charlie Broughton Head Boy As we reach our final days at school, it occurs to me how quickly our time here has gone. It seems like only yesterday I was rushing to lessons with a bag as large and heavy as me, but now I’m faced with the scary prospect of departing a place I would almost call my home. Every student will eventually be in this position of leaving, so make sure you make the most out of the time you’ve been given here. Make friendships, create memories and seize opportunities, because you will never regret it. It’s been an absolute privilege to work as Head Boy, alongside so many amazing people. Trinity wouldn’t have been the same without them. 2

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It’s been a challenging experience – reading sports results is scarier than you think – but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. While prefecting, the kids have been a pleasure to work with, even if they do try and wind you up at times. I want to give a huge thank you to all the fellow prefects for working so hard. I would also like to give a huge thank you to all the staff, who have been so kind and supportive over these last seven years, and my friends for making me smile every step of the way, and of course Mr Kennedy for making me feel so welcome. I owe a huge debt to this school for helping me become who I am today, and I will forever miss many of the people I’ve met along the way. It’s been an honour to have met so many

Some of my fondest memories as Head Girl include the whole school snowball fight, watching the Second Year TED-style talks, and starting insightful discussions with Third Years regarding gender issues. It has been incredible to learn from students of all ages, and so humbling to feel as though I have been able to give back to a school that has provided me with so much. Other highlights include being part of Trinity’s first girls’ rugby team, spending an afternoon with my year playing on bouncy castles, and supporting the 1st XV in their national plate final, which showed the sense of community throughout the school. Reflecting on my time at Trinity has shown me how important all the opportunities here are, such as being able to go scuba-diving, visit Canada or complete a first-aid course. These have enabled me to finish Sixth Form as not only an enthusiastic student, but also a more caring and well-rounded individual. It was a great privilege to walk into school every day and feel inspired by all those around me, so I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped shape my experience of what has been two short, but very sweet years. I’ll never forget my time at Trinity, and I wish the best for those of you who still have a few years left here. Make the most of everything Trinity has to offer.

Rugby hero Trinity’s school nurse Mrs Claire Jackson was named a national winner of the RFU England Rugby Schools “Real Rugby Hero” awards in March, after ten years of support and care for our rugby players. Mrs Claire Jackson spends her autumn term Saturdays standing at the edge of a cold, windy rugby pitch with her medical equipment. For the past decade, she has braved the elements to make sure our players are looked after if they are injured. She has been watching the current 1st XV team since they played their first matches as J-bugs. “Seeing them change is quite a privilege,” she says. Mrs Jackson’s favourite thing about being pitchside is the sense of community - “It feels like your part of something really special,” she says She enjoys the thriller matches and the company of the parents, who lighten the atmosphere of the winter mornings. “There is a real camaraderie, with parents who turn up week after week with Thermos flasks,” she says. “Rugby is like Marmite – you love it or hate it.” Mrs Jackson, fortunately, loves it. She is Welsh and grew up in a rugby-obsessed family: her father was a coach and her brother a rugby player. She has been a pitch-side supporter since the age of two.

Occasional injuries are an inevitable part of sport, but they are usually minor. However, Mrs Jackson is prepared. “I run straight on if it looks really serious; if not I wait for the whistle,” she says. “If needed, I call the paramedics.” To acknowledge Mrs Jackson’s passionate support of rugby and her care for the students, the sports department nominated her for the RFU’s “Real Rugby Heroes” awards in January. Nominations were open to all schools and clubs in the country, and Mrs Jackson was one of only ten winners. She is also the only school nurse who has ever won: previously only coaches and teachers have been chosen.

“ The RFU sent a letter, I opened it and cried”

At Trinity she says her favourite games are the ones against John Fisher. “It is always a very physical game, a real grudge match. You can sense the testosterone, and you know it is going to be a really good game of rugby.”

Mrs Jackson has been instrumental in developing Trinity’s response to possible concussion injuries in the last two years. The school is part of the “Return to Play” scheme, where students suspected of having a concussion are registered. Their details are then flagged “red” and they cannot play until a doctor has checked them and approved them to play.

There are always the downsides, of course. “The worst thing is the weather. It can be so cold or wet, with driving rain.

“Concussion is a very insidious injury. If it isn’t treated appropriately it can manifest itself in neurological disease,” she says.

“I also don’t like it when the boys are hurt. If you get a severe injury like a break, which takes them out, that can have a devastating effect on them due to what they miss.”

“From a safety point of view, it is much better now. The system is fabulous. “It has given the coaches here and staff the reassurance that it is taken seriously.” From September 2018, the school moves to an “opt out” system, so all students are registered automatically, and their concussion status will be in no doubt. Mrs Jackson is full of praise for how rugby has changed at Trinity, including new approaches which help protect players and prevent them coming to harm in the first place. “Injuries have gone down year on year, due to improvements in training, education and nutrition,” she added. As well as her work on concussion, Mrs Jackson has also championed mental health care and is a mental health first-aid trainer.

“I’ve been trying to reduce the stigma of mental health problems,” she says. “An issue can manifest itself with the students getting anxious before games. “Good mental health is as important as physical health.” Mrs Jackson now plans to train more mental health first-aiders at Trinity, beginning with heads of years in the autumn term, in support of a government initiative to increase school provision. All this was enough to convince te RFU that Mrs. Jackson was a “Real Rugby Hero” “I didn’t know about it at all,” Mrs Jackson says. “The RFU just sent a letter through, and I opened it and cried. “It was great to win, but it was just the fact that they had nominated me. It was lovely.” The presentation ceremony was at Twickenham in March on the national Schools Cup finals day. The Rugby Heroes and their families watched the big game from the royal box, and enjoyed full hospitality in the members’ lounge including a three-course meal and speeches. Mrs Jackson received a pin, a plaque, a framed photo and tickets to the England vs Barbarians game in May. “I was a bit nervous before going, because I have never done anything like that,” she said. “But it was really lovely. We were made to feel very special, and a part of rugby as a sport.” Mrs Jackson is now preparing for the new rugby season, with the new concussion system online and her mental health work continuing. “It’s back to business as usual,” she says. Ms Clara Story

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Family values You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family – although for many students, a sibling is a huge source of support. Six sets of Trinity’s siblings explained the highs and lows of having a brother or sister in the same corridors.

Zac Burt and Maddy Burt

(Second Year and Lower Sixth) What’s it like having a sibling here? Maddy: When I first came to Trinity, he already knew his way around and I could ask him things. We get a lift to school together and we see each other around, which is quite nice. Zac: I enjoyed being the one who knew the school more. It’s also good that there’s someone there to look out for you, and we can go home together. Maddy: Since I started coming here we’ve got on better. We’ve got an older brother but now he’s moving on. Now that we’re at the same school and Zac is older, we’re having more conversations, and have more things to talk about. What have you got in common? Zac: We’re both quite academic and hard working. Maddy: I think we’ve got a similar sense of humour, and laugh at the same things.

What are your differences? Maddy: Zac does more sports than me. Zac: You do more academic clubs. What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? Zac: I’ve enjoyed playing sports matches the most. I’ve got 50s for cricket a couple of times. In sports you meet everyone else in your year which is really great.

with a more adult outlook on life. I enjoy sharing ideas with teachers, rather than them just being “above you” somehow. Tell me something nice about each other. Maddy: We get on well and we just get each other. I can say something and I know Zac is going to get it. Zac: She makes me laugh.

Maddy: I like the sense of community, and how people are more mature now in Sixth Form, David: People say we’re pretty funny. Some people think we look alike, but I don’t see it. What are your differences? David: I’m more athletic. Daniel: I do a lot of music, so I am always around the music department. That’s a place where I am completely separate from David. What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? David: I liked the fun we had in lower school – we played lots of games and had great field days and inter-Form competitions.

David Osahon and Daniel-Paul Osahon (Fourth Year and Lower Sixth) What’s it like having a sibling here? David: It was all right at the start as it helped me get used to Trinity. Now it is a little annoying seeing him around, as I’ll be with my friends and he’ll say something embarrassing. Daniel: It is an added responsibility having him here. I have to think about where he is, 4

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get him awake and in on time… He is quite independent really, but I do feel responsible. On the upside, David is quite athletic, and so there’s an expectation that I will be too. That can help me in sports teams. David: It’s useful to have him here, as he’s done everything before me, and he can advise me what to do, and how to do it well. What have you got in common? Daniel: We’re both into rugby, and we might end up on the same coach with everyone, which is fun. We also have shared friends.

Daniel: I like hanging out the Sixth Form Centre as it’s such a great, comfortable space to be with friends. I also enjoy the privileges of being a Sixth Former. Tell me something nice about your brother. Daniel: He is quite honest, quite blunt. He grounds me when I say something without thinking, and brings me back down to Earth. David: He makes really good food.

Ed: I think we’ve got quite a similar personality. We’re both quite lighthearted, and enjoy joking around a bit. What are your differences? Ed: He’s quite short. Christian: He doesn’t really care about how he dresses. I’m more fashionable. What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? Ed: I enjoyed going to Cyprus on a water polo trip. It was really hot and we did things like having barbecues, and jumping into the sea from the docks. Christian: I’ve loved playing in sports matches, and being undefeated in rugby this season.

Christian and Ed Pauling (First Year and Third Year) What’s it like having a sibling here? Ed: It’s great, because you have got someone to go to school with when your friends aren’t around. Christian: When I started here I had some friends in the Third Year because of my

Nikhil and Jay Paranjape

(Fourth Year and Lower Sixth) What’s it like having a sibling here? Jay: We say hello when we see each other, but it’s a good balance – we’re not on top of each other as we don’t see each other all the time.

brother, which was helpful. A lot of teachers also knew me when I started because of him, although some of them mix up our names. What have you got in common? Christian: We’re pretty sporty, and like the same things, like rugby, swimming, water polo… we’re playing in the same water polo final this week, as I’m playing two years up. That will be fun. We both like subjects like Maths and Sciences.

Nikhil: Because he’s older, you feel you might be judged by people who knew him first. But it’s useful to have an older brother as he can put his input into what I might do in the school. I wasn’t going to many after school clubs, but he got me into more sports. What have you got in common? Jay: People say we look alike and have similar mannerisms. People know we are brothers – we

Tell me something nice about your brother. Ed: He perseveres when he’s finding something tough. He’ll keep on going and find a solution. Christian: He’s helpful. When I have a heavy bag he’ll help with it, or if I was hurt he’d look after me.

don’t need to say it. We also put the same effort into the things we do. Nikhil: I think we’re both seen as hard working: I would like to think that. What are your differences? Nikhil: I get told I am louder than Jay. Jay: I’m told I’m the sensible one – the typical older brother. What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? Jay: I like the fact we get the chance to do things we wouldn’t be able to do otherwise. I’ve been doing Duke of Edinburgh all the way through for example, and am now doing my Gold. Nikhil: I’ve enjoyed the freedom of things I’ve been able to do, like going to Wales in Lower School. We did things like rockclimbing and gorge walking, and I conquered a fear of going into cold water, which was helpful to me as it built up my confidence. Tell me something nice about your brother. Nikhil: He’s very helpful and caring, and his advice is the most useful thing. If I have a problem or got in trouble, he’ll want to know about it and help me. Jay: He’s not at all a stereotypical “wind-up” of a younger brother. He’s calm about a lot of things, and so we have a good relationship.

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Julius and Francis Oben (Third Year and Fifth Year) What’s it like having a sibling here? Julius: I don’t see him that often, so it’s not too bad. When people see us together, they ask if we’re brothers, which I always expect. Francis: They know the answer before they ask. On the upside, you can relate to each other and talk to each other about things going on in the school. It’s also funny seeing him do homework and thinking “I did that two years ago!” What have you got in common? Julius: I don’t think I have anything in common with my brother. Francis: We’re quite different, but I think we both like sports and staying healthy. What are your differences? Julius: He works harder than me. Francis: I’m more energetic than him usually.

Dylan and Zach Bowling (Lower Sixth) What’s it like having a sibling here? Dylan: In the earlier years, it was nice having someone here to talk to, or to help you with work. Now we’re older, we don’t interact as much. Zach: We have different classes and we don’t have them together, so we only really say hello in the corridor. But in the earlier years especially, it was just fun to have each other around, and easier to get to know other people through each other. Dylan: The biggest downside to being at the same school is when people ask “Are you twins?” – although I don’t mind if people mistake me for Zach. Zach: People do get our names wrong but it doesn’t happen as much now, as we have different teachers. What have you got in common? Zach: We have a lot of the same interests and we both do English. Dylan: We have the same tastes in music and film. What are your differences? Zach: I’m a lot more subdued and quieter, but Dylan likes to speak his mind. He has a better memory too.

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What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? Francis: I’ve liked going on trips and being with my friends outside the school environment, and seeing different sides to teachers. Dubai in the First Year and Germany in the Third Year were great. Julius: The same… I like the way you can go somewhere and not think about work. I enjoyed the trip to Salamanca. Tell me something nice about your brother. Julius: He can be quite selfless, and gives me things if he has something to share. Francis: He’s very sharp – he doesn’t miss a trick. If I’m trying to sneak biscuits out of the kitchen, he’ll catch me.

Dylan: Yes, Zach is quieter, and probably a bit nicer. What have you enjoyed most at Trinity? Zach: The New York trip with English was amazing, and the Dubai trip in the First Year. I enjoy going to PUES (pre-university English seminars) which is really sociable and informative. Dylan: I think the same. Also I’ve enjoyed exploring different cultures in Spanish.

Tell me something nice about your brother. Dylan: He’s always open to having a conversation about something. Zach: The same for Dylan; he’s always there. It’s a lot better to have a sibling, especially one the same age who you can talk to.

Another brick in the wall The new Music School was unveiled to great fanfare in the autumn, after months of renovation and building work.

The department has more than 30 soundproofed rooms, including a new recital hall, three ICT suites, a recording studio, a Steinway piano suite (the first of its kind in the UK), a dedicated choir room for the Trinity Boys’ Choir, and a host of instrumental teaching rooms. The building incorporated aspects of pre-existing structures as a framework for expansion.

The opening was officially marked by an evening of celebration and performance in November, with more than 500 guests including students, parents, governors, alumni, staff and locals attending. Headmaster Alasdair Kennedy said the school was “extremely proud” of the quality of music at Trinity.

“The new building means that over the coming decades, thousands more students from Trinity and from our wider community will have the opportunity both to participate in Music and, in many cases, to become truly exceptional young musicians,” he added. Luke Saville, Upper Sixth

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A whole new world First Year student Alexander Molony became a Disney star this year, as the voice of the eponymous hero in a new 50-episode animation series called Claude, based on the books by Alex T Smith. Alexander, already an experienced voiceover actor, describes his experiences. I did my first voiceover when I was eight. It was for a Smyths Toys advert that I was acting in, playing with a Spiderman car. I really enjoyed that advert because I got to keep the car and model buildings afterwards! Next I did some voiceovers for advertising agencies so that they could understand how their ideas came across in English before they recorded them in other languages like Russian. My first major job was when I was cast to play Ooo Ooo the Monkey for Raa Raa the Noisy Lion on CBeebies. They wanted to refresh the series and all the children’s voices were new. I loved the finished episodes when I saw them on television as the characters had really cool gadget houses and vehicles. In 2016 I was invited to record a tape for a new programme on Disney Junior called Claude. To be honest, I didn’t have high hopes about it and even my mum said that my brother sounded better for it than me! We didn’t hear from the people for ages and we had forgotten about it, when one day, we got a call saying I had got the job! I was extremely pleased as I had read the books when I was younger and now I was actually going to play Claude! I felt very nervous while waiting to go into the first recording session, with all sorts of thoughts going around in my head like, ‘What if they don’t like me?’ and, ‘What if I mess up?’

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Eventually, they called me in and I met Colin the producer and Tim the director. They were very friendly. As soon as I read the first script, I burst out laughing. The scripts were so funny. I loved the funny, pun names like PC Anne Cuffs and Mr Lovelybuns and the zany situations like having to save the park from invading rabbits or rescuing Sir Bobblysock from the evil garden hose. The highlight of each recording session was the lunch. Normally, we would order something from Wagamama or Five Guys but sometimes I would have my favourite rotisserie chicken, frites and greens from a French restaurant.

“ As soon as I read the first script, I burst out laughing.” After I finished recording the sessions I went to screenings at Disney’s headquarters in Hammersmith; and at BAFTA to watch the creative team present on it, and to meet the other cast members. People might think that we know each other, but we only met after each of us had recorded our character’s lines. I have also met Claude’s creator, Alex T Smith, who is always kind and makes me laugh. He is forever drawing cartoon Claudes. Now, I love sitting

back at home and watching the fully edited episodes on the TV. It’s funny to think that it’s me singing the theme tune! I have done some other acting too in the past year. Last summer I was cast in a play called Bodies, that was on stage at the Royal Court Theatre. That was good fun because I got to know all the cast and they were very friendly, and we all had a party together on the last night. It was exciting being backstage each night waiting to be cued on. Then at the beginning of term I was in South Pacific, singing in French and English at the Cadogan Hall. After that we did Oliver! at school which I really loved doing. Just when things had got quiet in the new year, I was cast as the son of a comedian in a new TV sitcom that’s coming out this autumn on Sky One. It was filmed mainly at Shepperton Studios and it was awe-inspiring to be somewhere that so many of my favourite films had been made. I was out of school on and off for a few weeks but had a tutor on set, except on the final shoot on Sunday… which we filmed in a real school! I was back at Trinity on the Monday and joined this term’s production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Alexander Molony

Read all about it This year saw the launch of the new termly The Trinity Voice student newspaper, covering school issues, current affairs and light-hearted features. It was the brainchild of Lower Sixth Former Maddy Burt, who edits the paper. She explains the process of bringing it to life. I wanted to look into starting a school newspaper because I was inspired by the current issue of freedom of speech. Language is important, and I think that everyone should be listened to and have a platform from which to speak, as we all have our own voices and valid opinions. I met with Mr du Toit to suggest how the newspaper would work and be a success at the school. I took the setting up of the newspaper one step at a time, hoping I was not being over-ambitious in attempting to bring students together to create The Trinity Voice. It was much easier than anticipated to get together an editorial team, as I soon discovered that others had a similar passion and drive. From that stage, four of us went about advertising the newspaper both through

posters around the school and by talking to peers, ready for the launch in January. Right from our first meeting when many others joined us, I was impressed by the ideas people suggested. I was already confident that the first publication would prove that we have a voice as students, and that this voice should be respected and heard.

“ We have a voice as students, and this voice should be respected and heard.” Key articles in the first paper included Jenna and Haig’s article on lowering the voting age to

16, Kiran’s look at the new homework policy for the younger Forms and my own article on the issue of plastic waste. It was extremely positive to see more than 800 copies printed and distributed around the school, and taken home to families who would want to read the paper. At the time of writing this article, the summer edition is soon to be published, and I have high hopes that The Trinity Voice will continue to grow both in terms of contributors and readers. As a team, we took time after the first edition to look back and make suggested improvements for the process. We shall continue to shape and change the newspaper to make it accessible and informative to all who read it. Maddy Burt

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Votes for youth Lower Sixth Formers Haig Lucas and Jenna Murphy are passionate advocates of lowering the voting age to 16. They wrote about their views in the spring edition of The Trinity Voice. Are the young too rash, too ill-advised, too immature to decide who should run the country? Or would putting our trust in them pay off? This year saw the anniversary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which entitled women to vote for the first time (if they owned land and were over 30). Since then, voting rights have been progressively awarded to all citizens over the age of 18. But why stop there? Young people already engage with political elections through the Youth Parliament, an organisation of elected representatives of young British people. With more than 500,000 young people voting every year, Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs), along with MPs, represent and work for their constituents. This demonstrates clearly that this country is full of politically active young people who can bring about social change. However, not all young people agree with lowering the voting age. Even in our school community, there are a few key voices who stand out against social change. This, more than anything, shows the variety of thinking from across the political spectrum. Just like the rest of the population, young people are perfectly capable of looking at, making decisions about and voting on political issues. We are too ready to dismiss the views of the young and turn them away from politics

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and political activity. In an age of decreased civic engagement, this is only harmful to society. It is no wonder that the 18 to 24 voting demographic has the worst turnout for elections. They are systematically undervalued and discouraged up to that point.

about change and improvement. The youth demographic is full of the entrepreneurs and inventors of the future. This country needs to foster political engagement among those who are the future of the country, instead of stifling it.

“ We are too ready to dismiss the views of the young”

You could also compare with other things 16-year-olds are told they can and cannot do. At 16 with a parent’s permission, you can join the armed forces, marry, give sexual consent, get a job and most importantly pay your taxes. Even being in “education or training” shouldn’t be an excuse for depriving functioning citizens of their democratic rights. We do not take the vote away from those who return to university later in life, or from scholars and researchers at our universities, so why is this an excuse to take the vote away from younger learners?

One of the arguments made against lowering the voting age is that 16-year olds lack the political awareness to vote competently. This may be so, but does that change at 18 or 20 or 30? We don’t believe so. Nor do we believe that “know it all” attitudes stereotypically attributed to the young disappear as people get older. So many of the population are underinformed, or vote simply on character rather than on policy, or on party rather than constituency representative. Human ignorance and blindness to its own shortcomings is universal: age is not the issue here. Some say that young people are too idealistic. But what is wrong with that? Idealism is the lifeblood of any good democracy, and it brings

In Scotland, 16 and 17-year olds have been able to vote in local elections since 2015, and the Welsh Assembly is extending its voting age to 16 by 2022. What would lowering the voting age really create? A more democratic system. We wouldn’t be thrown into political anarchy. We conclude that change is fundamental to the workings of our democracy, and the current suppression of what could be one of the most politically vocal groups is both destructive and oppressive. Haig Lucas and Jenna Murphy

Channel hoppers Six students have been training to swim the English Channel in relay to raise money for homelessness charity Crisis. Lower Sixth Former Funmi Morgan describes their cold-water training ahead of the challenge in September. Sarah Rogers, Niamh Singleton, Will Perry, Adam Eastlake, Tate Nicol and I volunteered for the Channel swim earlier this year, as each of us wanted to take the opportunity to do something completely new. The process has been managed by Mr Strange, an experienced Channel swimmer whose presentations on the reality of Channel swimming left us excited, albeit a little scared.

water swims have taken place wearing only swimming costumes. We have swum in water as cold as 13 C – a definite change from the 28 C pools we’re used to! Our current weekly sea-swim training, in Dover Harbour and Brackelsham Bay, is focused on achieving a twohour test swim in seawater colder than 16 C. After this we will be cleared to attempt the Channel crossing.

Wetsuits are banned by the Channel swimming governing body, so our regular lido and open

On the day, each of us will swim for an hour at a time before passing to the next person,

continuing this process for the 12 to 24 hours it will take to complete the 21-mile journey. Although the size of the challenge is somewhat daunting, we have all enjoyed coming together as a team to push ourselves and each other towards making a successful crossing. To sponsor the swimmers please visit https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/trinityschool01 Funmi Morgan

Any questions? Trinity hosted the filming of BBC’s Question Time programme in November. Students were able to take part in the rehearsal, where they met the crew and answered questions on stage with David Dimbleby. They then watched the show being recorded. Former Trinity student Tiwa Agiri, who left in 2013, was able to ask his question about offshore tax havens from the audience.

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Fantastic festival Trinity Arts Festival took over the school in June, with a week of events from karaoke to panel games via buskers and theatre. The festival began with a chorus of more than 30 staff singing Abba songs outside the Boys’ Entrance to greet arriving students. Over the next week, one-off events included screenings of students’ films in the Trinity Film Festival and a nail-biting edition of Just a Minute which pitted staff against students – this time the students were victorious. Crowds of students enjoyed a high-octane karaoke session in the Boys’ Foyer, and the week also saw the Busker’s Lunch, where the English corridor and spaces nearby were filled with bands, poetry, rap and music of all kinds, including a singing and guitar duet between head of English Mr Alastair Doyle and Headmaster Mr Alasdair Kennedy. In the evenings, the Big Band’s performance at Ronnie Scott’s was followed at school by the summer music concert, then the summer term’s theatre production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was performed outside in the Dell. An impressive exhibition of GCSE and A Level art was on show all week in the Shaw Gallery. Ms Clara Story

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Intellectual interest This year’s Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) broke all records, with more students than ever before presenting on a huge variety of projects. The Upper Sixth produced an exciting array of EPQ presentations this year covering topics from obesity to American art via Brexit, political correctness and plenty in between. We also had our first forays into scientific experiment from Anthony Vaz and videography from Tom Pacitti. Delivered to an enthusiastic crowd of staff and students in November, these presentations mark the end of the EPQ course and represent a year’s worth of hard work, independent research and academic curiosity by the students involved.

Having presented her talk on global wealth inequality, Head Girl and EPQ student Deesha Ganguli said: “I really enjoyed the EPQ. It allowed me to investigate a topic I’m passionate about and I think that I learned massive amounts about how to develop a research project. I think it’ll set me up brilliantly for university and beyond!” Mr Matthew Ryan

Academic arena Six of our students presented their research essays and projects at our annual Academic Symposium in February. Topics for the six presentations included the 2017 Kenyan elections, climate change and neurotheology. The six students, who had been researching their topics for up to a year, were Fifth Years William Albuquerque and Andrew Sinclair-Knopp, and Upper Sixth Formers Rithik Hari, Georgiana Gillespie, Deesha Ganguli and Jayant Yogendran. The evening was judged by Trinity alumnus Dr Simon Robertson, a lecturer from the School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University. Dr. Robertson chaired questions from parents, governors, staff and fellow students. Ms Katie Eynon

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The witching hour Author and former Trinity Classics teacher Nick Bowling visited in May to talk about his novel Witchborn with Second Year students. Mr Bowling’s novel Witchborn is set in 16th Century England, a time when people feared witches, during a plot to overthrow Elizabeth I. It follows the life of Alyce, whose mother is burnt at the stake for witchcraft. Alyce finds herself pursued to London by witch finders, as she struggles to understand her own powers, and is drawn into a murky world of secrets, politics and magic.

Mr Bowling addressed an audience of First and Second Years and explained the signs people believed pointed to witches in their community: a failed harvest, sour milk, bloating or people “feeling fed up”. Nick carried out tests used at witch trials, with a number of students acting as witches and witch finders. Some of the examinations included hanging a sieve from shears, which spun while others

shouted the witch’s name. The movements of water in a bucket and how many Bibles the “witch” weighed were also believed to be signs of witchery. Waterstones supported the event, and Mr Bowling signed more than 50 books sold to students. Ms Kate Parlain

Scientific breakthroughs Sixth Form students were treated to a “Facets of Science” lecture evening in March, hearing three professors speak about cutting-edge developments in medicine, chemistry and quantum physics. Professor Julian Ma from St. George’s Hospital spoke on the barriers to vaccination and treatment for diseases in poorer regions of the world. Professor David Colling of Imperial College lectured on the story of the Higgs boson and its place in our understanding of the universe. Virology expert Professor Peter O’Hare, also of Imperial, spoke about how developments in chemistry are revolutionising life sciences, especially in molecular and cell biology. Head of Science at Trinity, Mr Bill Tucker, said students need to keep the wider scientific landscape in mind when they study.

“We felt the evening would allow a broader audience, and many younger students, to glimpse something of what is happening at the forefront of research,” he said. “We hope that we have been able to give at least a flavour of the multitude of challenges and opportunities that exist across the myriad facets of science. These will welcome the academic ability, energy and vision that may one day be brought to them by this generation of Trinity science students.” Ms Katie Eynon

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Talking their way to the top The whole Second Year competed at “TED-style” talks in the spring, beginning with a talk to their Form group, then the winners of each form competed in a grand final. Overall winner Tom Meldrum of 2D explains his talk about the 100-year lifespan. For my TED-style talk this year I decided to find a topic that was both unusual and one that could fully interest the crowd of students and teachers. I decided to speak about the 100-year life: the theory that as technology advances alongside our knowledge about staying healthy, we can live past 100 years of age. This frees up nearly 20 years of time that previously didn’t exist. This would enable us to attend university for a second time after our first job, to take advantage of our new longevity. So, we will be able to go into new job sectors or take a five-year break and move to another city. I chose the subject because it interested me, and I wanted to investigate the future.

restoring the legacy of Arsenal FC, and Joe Bodle spoke on the history of Coca-Cola, coming in second place. We were in Form time when the results were released. Our Form tutor put them up on the board, and I didn’t realise I’d won until my classmates were jumping on me and saying “well done” or congratulating me. I couldn’t believe it. It was a surreal experience that I hope I never forget.

During the talk in the final, thoughts were racing through my head about what the crowds (and my friends) thought of me, but as I dived further into the topic I got the hang of public speaking and grew in confidence. Throughout the talk I thought it was going pretty well – no projector malfunctions and no silent pauses – and as I got to the end I couldn’t wait to see everyone else’s talks. I thought it was a great experience. Alfie Edwards’ talk was on the Marvel universe, Yusuf Jamil spoke about the benefits of reading, and Nikolai Shulgin spoke about the mechanics of drones, and showed us a demonstration. Max Cormack’s talk was on

From Classroom to Boardroom: Feeling a bit like candidates for a new series of The Apprentice, 18 Lower Sixth Economics students undertook a challenge set by leading Network Rail executives. In the first week of the summer holidays in 2017, we took part in the “Classroom to Boardroom” programme. The students were tasked with developing two key areas of the company’s strategic development plan for the future of UK railways: communication and data, and customer experience. As Generation Z, we were tasked with offering a new perspective on the railways, and a way to develop the rail to benefit our generation of young people. Over three days we developed ideas and presentations before travelling to the Milton Keynes headquarters of Network Rail to deliver it to senior executives. Executive Sarah Higgins, the area driver manager for London Midland, said we had grasped the challenge quickly. “I recruit a lot, and the most helpful skill is the desire and ability to learn. Today they all proved they have this skill,” she said. Ed James

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Interview with Kalian Patel Q: What did you take away from the experience at Network Rail? A: My confidence when presenting in front of large crowds has improved significantly, and as a result my presentation skills as a whole have developed. Q: What was your personal highlight? A: During the journey up to Milton Keynes, I was stumbling nervously over my lines, whilst next to me Saif was perfecting his infamous Trump gag. The atmosphere of both nerves and excitement for our big presentation was a new experience for me, one that I will not forget anytime soon! Q: What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting this process? What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting this process? A: To not be afraid of throwing myself into every challenge. On the first day I was slightly apprehensive about taking on leadership roles, however, by the end of it all I was a great deal more confident about leading a group of my peers. Q: If given the opportunity to do “Classroom to Boardroom” again, would you? A: Without a doubt. The insights this experience has afforded me are invaluable. Prem Woods

Model students First Year students competed in the Junior Science departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual model cell competition in February, where they were challenged to recreate a biological cell of their choice, in any material. The individual winner was Julian Holland, and the other top entries were Alex Salama, Quinn Singh, Luca Szczepaniak, Tom Willmer and Lida Zhu.

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Splashing the cash More than 100 students from First Year to Sixth Form invested £100,000 of virtual money in the stock market, as part of this year’s Student Investor Challenge. Teams were given the £100,000 imaginary stash to invest in the FTSE, and their progress was tracked over a four-month period. This was a volatile period, dealing with ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and predictions that the Bank of England would increase interest rates in the near future. 5,000 teams entered the national

competition, and two teams from Trinity managed to hold their nerve and get through to the semi-final stage of the competition. They were then tasked with making price predictions for a selection of stocks such as EasyJet over a fourweek period.

Lower Sixth Formers Kekeli Chen-Kwawu, Kaeshan Goberdhan, Jay Shah and Michael Eagling finished in an impressive 80th place overall, and Fourth Years Isaac Lewsey, Raffi Lucas, Jamie Coskun and Alex Judge were a creditable 357th place. Mr Luca Signorelli

New territories Students got a sneak preview of award-winning author Sarah Govett’s new novel in February, when the writer paid a visit to Trinity. The final instalment of The Territory trilogy of young adult books, Truth, was not out for another month when Ms Govett visited the school and spoke to lower school students, bringing copies of the new book with her. She sold 32 copies to students and signed them for the boys. The first dystopian novel won the 2018 Trinity Schools Book Awards (TSBA), an annual event where young people at 22 regional independent schools – including Trinity – nominate their favourite novels. It was shortlisted for The Times’ Chickenhouse Children’s Fiction Prize when it was published, and won the Gateshead YA Book Prize in 2017. The trilogy imagines a country under water due to climate change, and its brutal, unfair education system where the intensity of exam pressure is taken to new levels. The failure of a dreaded exam at age 15 results in almost certain death. Ms Govett later wrote on her blog that the visit was “fantastic” and she enjoyed seeing copies of her new book for the first time. “I met really bright pupils with lots of insightful questions,” she said. Byline: Ms Katie Eynon 18

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Next steps In June we said farewell to our Upper Sixth Form students at the start of their study leave. Students enjoyed a final fancy dress sports day, and at the end of the week after formal photographs, they enjoyed a festival afternoon on site dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark in the Parkâ&#x20AC;? in honour of head of year Mr Mark Aldridge. There were inflatables and games, barbecue and drinks, ice-cream van, candy floss and live music.

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Formal photographs U6LBB with Mr Brito-Babapulle

U6HAB with Ms Benzinski

U6ABD with Mr Doyle

U6JSE with Ms Eminsang

U6BJP with Mr Patel

U6TSL with Ms Stevens-Lewis

U6RDM with Mr Moralee

U6SZT with Ms Taylor

U6RMG with Mr Greenberg

U6GS with Mr Spreng

U6TAU with Ms Upton

U6AJR with Mr Rogers

U6NMB with Ms Beaumont

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Music of the world

Surprise visitors

Students singing in foreign languages drew a crowd to the Concert Hall for Trinity’s “The World’s Got Talent” on European Languages Awareness Day. The competition in September saw Lower Sixth student Eva Bervas claim victory for her rendition of A fleur de toi by Slimane. The runners-up were Kjellon Morris for his own composition entitled Sofort/Sur-le-champ and Kieran Crowley who performed a French translation of the song Prince song Sometimes it Snows in April: Parfois, il neige en Avril.

Two Royal Airforce Puma helicopters conducted a practice emergency landing on the school’s grounds in January.

Brawling love, loving hate Actors from the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond performed an energetic production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for Fourth Year English students in March.

Aids awareness On World Aids Day in December, a group of 15 Sixth Form Biologists visited St George’s University Hospital to learn about research into the latest HIV and cancer treatments. They heard from researcher Professor Ma, who explained the struggle to create an HIV vaccine, and the hope for plant-derived medication which could bring down the cost of antiretroviral drugs in developing countries. 22

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Community Giving back Student fundraising in Charity Week in March helped generate £4,000 for local and national charities, with activities including a bake off, a swimathon and a fun run. Form events on mufti days were organised by each form’s charity rep, and included penalty shoot outs, selling popcorn and smoothies, darts, video games and donut challenges. The school raised £12,000 the previous year (2016-17) after all mufti days and charity events were added together.

In March this year, the baking competition raised a total of £210 for charity Good Food Matters, with the winning cake made by First Year Theo Papacharalambous. The swimathon raised £333 for Water Aid, and a fun run raised £310 for Ready.

Time for a good cause The Lower Sixth Form other younger students spent time giving back to the local area in volunteering roles this year. The Fourth Year volunteered on various placements on March field day, including helping in local care homes, with care agencies in older residents’ own homes, and work at the Croydon Ecology Centre painting and clearing vegetation.

during the autumn or spring term, including many placements at local care homes, and at schools for all ages and abilities where students supporting music, ICT and literacy activities.

Some students also helped “Go Wild With Us” at Morgan’s Wood create a butterfly “superhighway” by trimming back trees.

Six Upper Sixth students also volunteered with lessons at Oasis Academy, office work at the African Child Trust and caring for residents at Hall Grange residential home.

All Lower Sixth students carry out at least seven weekly afternoon sessions

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Raising hope for Malawi The team of 25 students for this year’s Malawi trip have spent the year fundraising more than £15,000 to help our partner school feed and educate children, with the help of the TPA. Ahead of the July 2018 expeddition Lower Sixth Former Haig Lucas explained his involvement so far. The first fundraising event happened last summer with the “Good As New” uniform sale, which was the first time the majority of the team met. At that point we hadn’t even got our GCSE results back: an absolute eon ago. After that was the TPA Proms last July, which was a wonderful afternoon of music, nicely signed off with a magnificent firework display and a rousing rendition of Jerusalem. In October we had the first of several uniform sales throughout the year, followed in November by Malawi Week, perhaps one of the most memorable fundraising experiences, as it was by and large student led. We ran several stalls, including “sweet pong” (masterfully led by Julian) and Mario Kart (courtesy of William) and gave out sweets, absolutely without taking the odd one for ourselves. We also ran staff vs students swimming and netball, which went swimmingly thanks to solid Malawi teamwork, keeping the unruly lower school masses at bay. December was very busy, with the Christmas Jazz concert, bucket collections from Oliver and the Christmas carol concert, and also the Christmas Card appeal where we sold cards to raise money in the spirit of Christmas giving. We also waitered at the TPA Ball, the opening of the new music department, the opening of the Steinway suite and the TPA

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quiz night. Everything was in preparation for three weeks which always seemed so distant – until now. We didn’t just meet to raise money of course. In October we did several team bonding days and activities, in March we did our Malawi walks to prepare us physically, and in the summer term we were taught how to teach, all in preparation for our trip. I think I speak for the entire team when I say that we are incredibly excited about the trip in July. There are very few chances in life like this one. We will see the rugged beauty of Mount Mulanje and Lake Malawi, and the rugged beauty of human perseverance in incredibly adverse conditions. Both these experiences will come within days, if not hours of each other. We hope to also find that we can make a difference, even if it is only a small one. Haig Lucas

Trinity’s Malawi project • The project began in 2015 in partnership with charity Hope4Malawi • It has raised more than £60,000 since inception • We directly fund our partner school in the village of Chipwepweti • We finance nutritious meals for 600 students a day • School attendance has hugely increased since the feeding programme began • In 2016 Trinity collected and delivered books to create a new library • The “pants project” provided underwear and sanitary products • We have funded the building of four new classrooms to open this year

Out of Africa Upper Sixth student Will Bowler was part of the volunteering trip to Malawi in July 2017 of 24 students and seven staff. He reflects on the experience and how our work makes a real difference. Our three-week insight into Malawian culture was filled with a plethora of amazing experiences. On our arrival, a sense of awe rippled through the group, as we saw the glowing auburn African sun, slowly descend behind an emblematic African landscape of rugged mountains and endless stretches of savanna. This reoccurring image never ceased to amaze, especially at the summit of Mount Malanje, standing at 3000m. Within hours, the sweltering sun was replaced by an intricate canvas of stars, illuminating the shadow of Malanje on the villages beneath. We began with settling into accommodation at Fisherman’s Rest, our partner organisation which oversaw our placement. Upon on our arrival at Chipwepweti School, we were warmly greeted by an uproar of “Palibe” from

the students, along with a torrent of high fives and beaming smiles.

community under a vast blanket of constellations, an astronomer’s utopia.

The team threw themselves into a spectrum of activities, from serving the daily school lunch of phala to the children to the construction of a new building with four classrooms – funded by Trinity School. The team worked alongside members of the Chipwepweti community, making hundreds of bricks and forming the foundations for the new building.

Our visit to the prison was a particularly humbling aspect of the trip, especially in reference to the conditions the inmates endured – 68 men, tightly packed in a room no bigger than your bedroom.

We try to overlook the archetypal “Hollywood” depiction of Africa, portraying herds of gazelles singing in unison to Elton John’s Circle of Life. But rather ironically, the team spent one memorable evening watching “The Lion King” with the Chipwepweti

The trip was truly life changing and it was wonderful to see our library project, classrooms and feeding programme in action. For more information about the project please see www.trinity-school.org/malawiproject-action. Will Bowler

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Christmas cheer Trinity welcomed 160 older members of the local community to the school in December for the annual Community Christmas party. Students, parents and staff made the guests welcome for tea and entertainment included bingo, a student-led quiz and a raffle. The evening continued with songs, poems and Christmas jokes led by students and teachers. The final performances came from the Drama department, Trinity’s Big Band, pianists and Sixth Form carollers, who led a Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Parents and staff donated prizes, food and provided transport, while 100 students helped guests with refreshments and chatted to them. Organiser Mrs Maureen Dixon said “It is lovely to see our guests having such a happy time together and enjoying the company of our students.” Ms Katie Eynon

Tea for the NSPCC Trinity welcomed 80 guests for an afternoon tea in aid of the NSPCC in the spring, with residents from local care homes supported by 30 students from the Junior and First Years. Guests enjoyed musical entertainment from students, and refreshments.

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Cake sale Staff and parents baked and sold cakes in school for Macmillan Cancer Care’s “World’s Biggest Cake Sale”. Cakes varied from chocolate avocado cake to 100 choc rock buns and a raspberry and chocolate cake donated by our catering team, and raised £315.

A life well lived Mrs Maureen Dixon, Head of Community Action and Charity at Trinity for ten years, sadly passed away in June. Here her colleagues reflect on memories of her generous spirit. Maureen had a deep-seated belief, born from her experiences caring for her parents, that the elderly deserved care and love. The senior citizens’ Christmas party is a massive highlight of the Trinity year, bringing us together to celebrate one of the best things about Trinity: community. I will forever be grateful to Maureen for teaching us the importance of giving back, and I will miss her giving spirit hugely. – Mrs Kate Beresford-Miller Maureen was a good friend to many staff. She always had time to offer a listening ear or to cheer you up with an act of kindness. She valued the small things, a smile in the corridor or a wave from a student, and she most enjoyed working with charity reps to raise funds. Her Community Action Christmas parties were legendary. She always wore her silver halo Christmas hat, which was apt for the joy she brought to so many. – Ms Hannah Whiteford Maureen was always very encouraging about the school productions we were working on and, over my first year at Trinity, arranged for the residents of Whitgift’s local care homes to have the opportunity to see the shows. She was always bright and enthusiastic and friendly, and though I only knew her for a few months, she quickly became a friend. I will miss our random chats in the corridor. – Mr Chris Chambers Maureen loved what she did, and she leaves a precious legacy for the school – we have a genuine and wide-reaching community programme that influences the way that we think about how we engage with, and serve, the community around us. – Mr Alasdair Kennedy

Maureen knew everyone, from the smallest boy to the longest serving member of staff. She cared about the lonely, the elderly, the shy, the sick and the unconventional, and was tireless in finding suitable ways to help or enrich their lives. Having discovered a shared love of jazz music, Maureen and I went to gigs in dark London clubs, but none of those will beat the sight of her in Xmas reindeer antlers, singing heartily to the traditional medley of songs at the Christmas party. – Mrs Sue Highmore Maureen inspired me to reinstate the J-Bug triathlon, part of which includes 20 tenyear-olds haring around the school on their bikes. Maureen would stand there with her clipboard furiously lap-counting until - without fail - a boy would career off, usually into the path of the Headmaster. Thank you to Maureen for making the triathlon happen. – Ms Helen Ward She always made time and took an interest in everyone personally, as well as their work. She always asked how the sport with the girls was going and was so supportive and encouraging. – Ms Julia Wiskow Maureen was brilliant at her job because she cared so much. She didn’t do it for the kudos: we had to search high and low for photographs of her. She always gave me so much material for the magazine championing the students’ community work. She spread a lot of good in the world, and what else is it all for? – Ms Clara Story

enthusiasm and dedication were unfaltering. I felt privileged to work with her and will miss her dearly. – Ms Anastacia Long Outside of school, Maureen always enjoyed singing. I loved our corridor chats about which music she was performing each term with her choir, and how difficult some of the semi-quaver runs in Bach’s pieces were. – Mr Stuart McIntosh I only got to know Maureen over the last two years, but she left a lasting impression. She was a very good friend to me; she was loyal, passionate and incredible strong and brave. I will miss her very much. – Rosheen de Sousa She was so helpful, thoughtful and unfailingly positive, and no doubt played a big part in helping my form become a much more charitable and empathetic bunch. She will be missed by the whole Trinity community. – Mr Andrew Magee I worked in the Music office with Maureen for many years. She was a wonderful colleague with a great work ethic and always so brilliant with the children. Maureen had a wise head on her shoulders and endless compassion. Through the many difficulties she faced, Maureen never once complained. I will miss her company and friendship enormously. – Ms Tina Murphy

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Triathlon triumph In June, our 54 Junior Year students competed in a charity triathlon, raising more than £850 in total for good causes. The students cycled, swam and ran around the school grounds, working in small teams. The winners were Jared Thompson, Max Virley and Franco Hillier from JW. The winning form overall in the triathlon was JC, with JL raising the most for charity with £370.60. The total of more than £850 raised will be divided among the students’ chosen charities of Cancer Research, Hope4Malawi and the RSPCA. Ms Helen Ward

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Best in show The real work of the Combined Cadet Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biennial Inspection takes place week by week on Monday parade nights, field days, camps and exercises. The MoD were delighted with the quality of what has been going on in our contingent since our last report. The day of the Biennial Inspection is a ceremonial one and we were blessed with brilliant spring weather. Our Inspecting Officer was Colonel Ian Denison OBE, who as Colonel of Cadets, has responsibility for over 7000 army cadets in London and over 700 Officers and SNCOs. He was welcomed by our Guard of Honour, including a representative from our attached CCF Unit at Quest Academy, and a formal parade. After this the Colonel was able to visit a wide selection of cadet activities including the flight simulator, climbing wall, flag communication, shooting and life guarding. He spoke very warmly of our CCF... maybe more? Mr Phil Mazur

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Drilliant! In August last year, 20 CCF Army cadets spent a week in Bodney Camp in Norfolk practising drills alongside hundreds of Air Training Corps youth volunteers. Their final parade was at RAF Honnington before a final evening disco to celebrate at Bodney.

Wild nights out This summer Trinity CCF spent a week in Dartmoor, training for and completing a survival challenge. Lower Sixth cadet Tom Fairley explains. The 24 cadets began with three days at Okehampton Battle Camp base, working with a survival company who taught us survival skills. After this we were thrown out into the elements with a map, compass and directions. The first day was brutal, due to rain, wind and cold, and the whole group was also halted by injury for over three hours. We were battered, sodden and tired beyond belief. At our first stop we had one of our more intense lessons. We learned the basics of shelter making, but were also shown how to skin, gut and prepare rabbits and pigeons (which had been provided by the survival company). The vegetarians were given ration packs. Thanks to better weather, the second day was easier – although some had run-ins with bogs and marshy fields. We were amused to see one of the more confident junior cadets disappear nearly up to his waist. Once we’d all arrived at the end, we received

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a second brief and set up camp. To pass our survival assessment, we had to build a fire for cooking and water purification, and also build a shelter. We had to set up means of collecting water, traps for animals and fish, and means of attracting attention. Our evening was spent sorting dinner. Those with a rabbit or pigeon had a decent night, but others like me had the luxury of a ration pack meal. I am now a true believer of the phrase “You’ll eat anything when you’re hungry.” After a night of surprisingly comfortable sleep outside, we woke at 6am to finish off our assessments. To finish off our exercise we got to light our signal fire, which was really something to behold. At the end of the camp a good proportion of the cadets passed and are now the only cadets qualified in basic land survival. Tom Fairley

On the high seas Royal Navy cadets visited Portsmouth on spring field day, seeing a range of ships from throughout naval history. We were excited about observing an operating Royal Navy base, and it was awe-inspiring to see the might of the Royal Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface fleet in person. We took in the sights of HMNB Portsmouth and absorbed the naval history at the dockyard museum. During our voyage from HMS Excellent, we were lucky enough to see the HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of two brand new super-carriers built for the Royal Navy, as it was being prepared for the Fleet Air Armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand new F-35 B jet fighters. As well as this, we had the luck of observing one of the brand new River class patrol vessels, as well as two Type 45 Daring Class destroyers and one Type 23 frigate, a rare sight for HMNB Portsmouth. Later we were amazed by the intricate skeleton of the Mary Rose and the patriotic flagship the HMS Victory, as commanded by Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. Nathan Concagh, Fourth Year

Training and teamwork Cadets from the CCF gathered for training during autumn field day, undertaking physical training and drills, dealing with equipment and uniform, and parading.

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Literary Society meets each Thursday lunchtime

Expanding minds Our older students have access to a range of challenging intellectual clubs, from Debating to Medical Society. Upper Sixth Former David Read profiles two of the most popular: the Literary Society and Politics Society.

Literary Society This is one of the best attended lunchtime groups in the school, and teachers from History, RS and even Psychology also often attend. Head of English Mr Alastair Doyle said the appeal lies in broadening our perspective on cultural ideas. “Lit Soc allows students and teachers to show real enthusiasm for a specialist subject,” he said. “It isn’t restricted to books. It allows the exploration of wider culture through films, music and art. “There is a truly enormous spectrum of interests to delve into, with talks ranging from How King Lear changed my life to Postmodernism, from Women in cars to the works of Margaret Atwood. If you have an interest in any aspect of cultural media, Lit Soc. provides the means to express it. It’s also excellent preparation for higher education in all subjects.” Georgie Gillespie, who presented a talk on characterisation in film and TV, said she valued the opportunity for debate and analysis. “I would recommend Lit Soc to both English and non-English students as it really does allow for people to talk about what they want to.”

Politics Society Kids with Guns, Why is Nigeria so corrupt? How the West ruined the Middle East, Political Game Theory: These merely scratch the surface of the range of topics covered by Pol Soc. Every Friday at 1.40pm, the stag head-lined walls and taxidermy rodents of Room 25 are joined by students and staff spoiling for a debate. The arena is set for another riveting, unusual, and most probably controversial, discussion. Co-chair Tom Pacitti explained that the society helps students engage with ideas they would not have otherwise encountered.

Some of this year’s Lit Soc talks: The poetry of Philip Larkin, by Ms Sara Ward Are memes literature? by Tom Foreman Film and TV characters by Georgie Gillespie Rap: as good as Shakespeare? By Matt Weiss Male Pale and Stale: why I’m tired of dead white writers by Mr Matt Ryan Postmodernism, a partial view by Dr Mark Asquith Protest songs by Mr Alastair Doyle The evolution of evil: villains through the centuries by Mr Luke Benedict TS Eliot’s The Waste Land by Ms Clara Story D.H. Lawrence: a short, controversial life by Marni Owen

“It is just a fun society which sheds light on weird topics. Where else could you learn about Nigerian corruption one week and then discuss Political Game Theory the next? “It gives students the opportunity to develop their arguments in a friendly environment. There is always a wide range of diverse opinions, and everyone is passionate about their points, especially when it gets heated.” Deesha Ganguli gave a talk examining Western intervention in the Middle East. “It is a subject I am deeply passionate about, but which isn’t covered at A level Politics.”

Mr Oliver Hutchings said Pol Soc’s unique appeal is how student-led it is. “The students have the complete freedom to discuss and debate topics of their own choice. We’ve had talks on general elections, gun control, legalisation of drugs, the far-right, British values, and, of course, Brexit and Trump. “The variety and originality of the talks is astonishing, meaning that we always come away from a lively and provocative debate having heard something new and exciting. Everyone will have to ‘do’ politics at some stage in their life, and so Pol Soc gives you the chance to be more politically aware.” David Read

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Going for Gold In July last year, four Upper Sixth Form students tackled their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award expedition in the Brecon Beacons. They walked 80km in five days to complete their award alongside their other skills and services. Are you willing to walk for 8 hours a day? Are you willing to have sheep as your primary companion? Are you prepared to only eat pasta, cereal bars and melted KitKats for five days straight? If so, then we believe you are ready to take on the gold expedition. Despite the challenges we faced, our expedition was, overall, an enjoyable experience, and we were lucky to get sunny weather. Spending five days in the middle of nowhere and sleeping in coffin-like tents gave us an insight into each other’s characters, in a way we never thought possible. And with the picturesque Brecon

Beacons as our backdrop there was no better place to get fit, make friends and get lost! Some words of wisdom to anyone who wants to try the award: your socks will never be dry, Invest in a pair of waterproof socks (they do actually work!), Follow the country code like your life depends on it, check for bulls before entering a field, bring a pair of sunglasses for those moments when you just want to cry, and be prepared for blisters! Break in your boots before you go, and bring Compeed – lots of it. The Gold team: Shirley Ibegbulam, Isabel Haddock, Man-Lok Leung and Joshua Gower

Higher and higher It has been a great year for the Climbing Club at Trinity, with students entering their first inter-school competitions. Eight students competed in their first local schools competition at Craggy Island in Sutton in February. Third Year Josh Albuquerque, Fifth Year William Albuquerque and Lower Sixth Formers Brodie Foxley, Julian Bromberg, Fintan O’Connor, Nadia Soole Sanchez, Sam Kirby and Daniel Williams pushed themselves on routes grading from 4+ to 6c. In March, Trinity also entered its first ever regional climbing competition at Big Rock

in Milton Keynes. The senior squad (Julian Bromberg, Sam Kirby and Brodie Foxley) and junior squad (Lukas Cobb, Lucas Pinto and Oscar Phillpotts) tackled both bouldering and top roping, which involved difficult climbs in unfamiliar surroundings.

Many thanks to all the students who have shown interest in the sport this year, and a huge thank you to those of you who have conquered your fears and entered your first ever climbing competitions. I hope the sport continues to grow in the next academic year.

Trinity’s climbing wall has been rerouted to include bouldering and top rope climbs, so it is now challenging enough for the experienced climbers and very accessible for beginners.

Ms Antonia Prestney

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Serious Classics At the Upper School Classics Society, both teachers and A level students were able to share their individual and sometimes quirky passions for all things classical. Eliza Prentice started the year’s talks by Upper Sixth students with an enthusiastic celebration of the western legacy of the classical world. Samuel Christie examined the economic policies of Julius Caesar and Margaret Thatcher, with a particular focus on property issues, whilst Josh Dumbrill brought together current affairs and fifth century BC Athenian politics with his talk Plato’s Republic - Outdated

and Illogical, or Trump’s Election Playbook? Zak Bond then delved into the world of Viking mythology and civilisation. The annual Saturnalia Quiz at Christmas allowed classicists to test their credentials – it was intriguing how many knew that Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times! Mr James Stone explored how the first Roman emperor set up a propaganda machine in Images of Power

in the Age of Augustus. Ms Victoria Boorman, in her packed talk The Roman Poet Ovid Metamorphosed, considered how artists have been inspired by Ovid’s myths. Particularly memorable also was her reading of poet Carol Ann Duffy’s chilling retelling of events from Galatea’s point of view. Mr James Stone

Checkmate The chess team has had a very successful year, playing in Division 1 of the Briant Poulter Surrey Schools League.

The team, captained by U6 student James Reid, consisted of Scott Borland, Robert Akeya Price, Francesco Bernardino, Daniel Warren and, new to the team this year, George Ogden. All players contributed well to the success of the team. Games were always played with a competitive spirit and good grace, both in success and the occasional defeats.

three hours. George has proved more than capable of dealing with this level of competition. Other players making strong appearances in this year’s team include Lev Titov and Yash Shetty, with solid contributions from Dominic Coates. I have every confidence that they demonstrate the ability to become regular players over the coming years.

It is always pleasing to see new players develop their skills in matches that can often last for

I wish to thank all the players for their commitment to the game and the camaraderie

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they have maintained as a team. It is always a pleasure to work with the boys. I especially wish to thank James Reid for his excellent leadership of the team and the outstanding role model he has provided to the younger boys. He has been a great support in assisting me on all Friday matches and the weekly lunchtime chess club. As he leaves the school this term, we wish him every success in the future. Ms Tracey Upton

Classic fun The Lower School Classics Society has gone from strength to strength, with events ranging from building edible temples to mask-making. Starting off the year was the ever-popular Edible Temple Challenge, which has now become an annual event. The chocolate models of the Parthenon were not quite worthy to go into the British Museum, but the boys certainly enjoyed showing the temple in ruins after eating the roof and columns! Next up was the Epic Elocution Extravaganza, as part of the Junior and First Year interform competition. The boys were tasked with reading out an extract from ancient literature and capturing the emotion of each piece. The outstanding winner was First Year Barney

Sayburn for his reading of Catullus’ love poem to his girlfriend Lesbia. The boys then threw themselves into the design of Halloween masks based on mythological monsters, creating a mixture of ghouls, centaurs and gladiators. A scary sight to behold.

the late Roman Republic – who would you swear your allegiance to; Pompey, Caesar, Crassus or Cicero? A tough game of battles, political intrigue and surprise events resulting in Caesar’s supporters scoring the highest (minus the assassination).

The yearly quiz drew in the crowds as boys pitted their wits against one another. Boys tested their knowledge of myths, history and geography, winning a much-desired chocolate trophy for their efforts. The final event of the year was the terrifyingly-named Game of Survival. Imagine you are in Rome during

It has been a fun-filled year in the Classics department, matched by the never-ending enthusiasm and energy of the boys at each and every event. Ms Victoria Boorman

Olympian glory This summer term saw the very first Trinity Junior Olympics, where J-bugs were able to test their mettle in a whole host of ancient Greek style athletic events. Events ranged from the more familiar discus and javelin, to the less familiar hoplitodromos – a race in armour, or in our case cricket pads! – and long jump while holding weights, Ancient Greek style. Only one form, however, was destined for glory, but even better than olive wreaths, they were able to mark their victory with Interform points. Congratulations JW, aka Sparta! Ms Sana Van Dal

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It’s a fine life! This year’s whole-school Christmas production was the classic Lionel Bart musical Oliver! Lower Sixth Former Ellen Wyllie describes taking part in the show, which had a cast of 90 students. The whole experience was incredible. Our rehearsals started near the beginning of the autumn term, with professional choreographer James Berkery and Mr Chambers, our director, working really hard. With such a large cast spanning all the ages, it was hard at first to rehearse altogether, but as the time passed, we all started to work as a cast. Oliver! is an all-time classic, and the cast really wanted to do it justice. This meant rehearsals two to three times a week, with many of the leading roles working more often. Near the time of the performance, we were all worried that the show wouldn’t go to plan, but all of our hard work came together on the night. With a professional set and costume, I felt extremely immersed into the world of theatre, and behind stage during the show

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there was always a buzz of excitement. Working with James Berkery was a great opportunity, and it really took the aesthetics of our performance to the next level. I was a dance captain during the play, so I was in charge of making sure the younger boys knew what they were doing on stage. This was a fun experience for me, as a lot of the boys had never danced a day before in their life! Overall, the final product was something that could have rivalled west-end theatre, and everyone who was involved was very proud of what they had achieved. The chance to be involved with something like this at school is a great privilege, and I enjoyed every second. Ellen Wyllie

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Our Earnest approval The upper school performed in an intimate production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in the spring. Thomas Pacitti describes the experience of his last Trinity show. After the school’s production of Oliver!, I was excited to hear that the next show was going to be a much smaller cast. When I heard that we were doing The Importance of Being Earnest I was very interested, as I had seen the film with Colin Firth. After the cast was announced, I was surprised to learn that I was the only Upper Sixth student in the play. I wanted to do the play because it would be my last production at the school after seven years of shows. The rehearsal process was a lot different to any others I had done, as the cast are all very talented and offered ideas. The play wasn’t just the director telling us what to do; it was an amalgamation of everyone’s experiences and different ideas. It was easy to become close friends with all the members of the cast. The performances of the play were all very fun, as everyone in the cast had really created incredible characters and the audiences seemed to really like the show. It wasn’t all plain sailing for me, however, as I had come down with a cold a few days before the play and was beginning to lose my voice. Thankfully it lasted enough for the three performances. I’d like to thank all of the cast, our director Mr Chambers, the set designer Emeline Beroud, the tech team and everyone else involved for making the play so enjoyable. I am glad that I finished drama at the school with this show, and will never forget the experience. Thomas Pacitti

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Love and magic Junior to Fourth Year students performed Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream outside in the Dell in June, during the balmy evenings of the summer heatwave. Shakespeare’s ingenious comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream was brought to life during Trinity Arts Festival week. The production looked stunning with the help of lighting director Alistair Lindsay and the beautiful yet unusual sunny weather. With a wide variety of characters spanning from fairy sprites to a donkey, we were able to experiment with comic characterisations and physical theatre techniques.

The story is set predominantly in a forest outside of Athens, so what place better to stage the play than outdoors in The Dell? The open-air aspect enabled us to really use the space, to improvise and to interact accordingly.

As a cast we would like to thank the four directors who worked with us to make this magical production come to life: Mr Chambers, Ms Eynon, Mr Husnu, and Miss Main.

Highlights of the play included Ted Phillips in the terrific role of Bottom and Barney Sayburn’s Titania, whose performance made the audience’s laughter echo around the playing fields.

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Puppetry parade Fourth Year drama students took part in a puppetry workshop in the autumn term, learning to manipulate puppets in performance.

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Will Passman - GCSE

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Alfie Nicol - GCSE

Jack Lowdes - GCSE

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Milo Hayes-Collins - A Level Sophie Hanton - A Level

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Blossoming talent A Trinity art student created artwork which was displayed in projection form in Croydon town centre at Christmas. Lower Sixth Former Adam Cady was commissioned by Croydon’s Business Improvement District as part of its Festive Fantasia project, after working with the RISE gallery. “The council were looking for a spray paint artist under 25, and the owner of the gallery suggested my name, which I am very grateful for,” Adam said. He then travelled to Edinburgh, at Croydon Council’s expense, where he created the artwork and the footage was then sent to the council.

masking tape. It was displayed at the top of the High Street during the five-week project in December. “I was inspired by the changing face of Croydon, and how manmade structures are changing to represent natural objects,” he said. “I was pleased with the piece and the projection, as the whole point of street art is to reach a wide audience of people, rather than locking work in a pay-to-enter gallery.” Thomas Pacitti

Adam’s work, inspired by the area’s crocusgrowing history, used purple as a central colour and was made using spray paint and

Market value Lower Sixth Former Daniel Gilbert won the People’s Choice Prize in this year’s Croydon Rotary Club Photography Competition Daniel won the 13–16 years of age category with his photograph of Surrey Street market and also received second prize for his photo of the London Eye. The Mayor of Croydon presented him with his award at the Click Clock Gallery in March.

Art meets nature Fourth Year art and photography students visited the Brecon Beacons in March to develop their artistic skills and outlook. The group photographed, sketched and painted the rolling hills and rushing rivers of Brecon’s wild landscape in surprisingly good weather, and experimented with mark-making and painting techniques, producing a sketchbook to reflect our experience. We stayed at the Boetius Centre – which finally has WI-FI! – for two nights, whiling away the evenings furthering our sketches, playing cards, and even ordering pizza one night. The trip was an amazing experience which allowed us to practise our skills whilst being immersed in the breathtaking scenery around us. Isaac Lewsey The Mitre

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Music

Dream song Trinity Boys’ Choir was part of two productions in the spring of Benjamin Britten’s opera version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this year. Thirty of our younger boys put in distinguished performances in the opera at the London Coliseum for the English National Opera in March, and at the Royal College of Music. Trinity Boys’ Choir first performed this opera at Aldeburgh, the home of Benjamin Britten, in 1980 and since then the choir has gained an international reputation for providing the boys’ chorus; this has involved

17 different productions and performances in Hong Kong, France, Italy and China. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is unique in giving the chorus entirely to children, specifically boy trebles. And, unlike with most operas, the musical expectations are high: boys have to sing a wide vocal range, in harmony, and they appear at various significant parts of the production, notably the beginning and the end.

A dreamer and a scholar Fifth Year Eliott Richards was named Trinity’s Steinway Scholar last year, as the school’s most outstanding pianist. The coveted scholarship is donated by renowned piano makers Steinway, and is awarded in collaboration with the Royal College of Music. Eliott, who has been playing the piano for nine years, will now receive lessons from

the Royal College of Music and perform recitals both at school and in prestigious London venues. Eliott said he “couldn’t quite believe it” when he learned he had won the scholarship.

“I was in shock. There are no words to describe the feeling; it’s amazing and a real privilege. I’m looking forward to experiencing what it would be like to be a professional concert pianist.” Ms Katie Eynon

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Jazzing it up Trinity Big Band performed at famous west end jazz club Ronnie Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in June, watched by many staff and parents. The evening showcased the singing talents of Sixth Formers Dominic Williams, Tom Foreman, Quentin-Zach Martins and Alex Lee, and the drumming of Kieran Crowley among many other musicians.

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Music Competitions Piano Grades 0-3 1st Finlay Osei-Tutu (2R) 2nd Felix Gomulka (1J) 3rd Sacha Cooper (1H) Anish Shah (2H) – highly commended Grades 4-6 1st Zain Lam (1P) 2nd Patrick Minton (3C) 3rd Thabo Witter (3S) Dominic Holland (JC) – highly commended Grades 7-8 ii 1st Harry Jordan (JC) 2nd George Edwards (2D) 3rd William Davies (4W) Ben Osland (U6) – highly commended Diploma 1st Amiri Harewood (5M) 2nd Ming-Ho Cheung (3A) 3rd Charles Davies (L6) Daniel Zolinsky (4L) – highly commended Best performance of an Etude prize – Amiri Harewood (5M)

Strings Grade 0-3 1st Joshua D’Souza Konda, violin 2nd Aidan Keogh, violin 3rd William Reeve, double bass Highly Commended Temi Asanbe, double bass Grade 4-6 1st Prize Andrew Ah-Weng, harp 2nd Prize Julian Holland, violin 3rd Prize Ethan Hocquellet, violin Highly Commended Suria Vijayanand, cello

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Grade 7-8 1st Prize Alexander Chan, viola 2nd Prize Jenson Wong, cello 3rd Prize Ethan Thorne, violin Highly Commended Harry Jordan, cello Grade 8+ 1st Prize and Trinity Musician of the Year Finalist Alexander Wong, cello 2nd Prize Ming-Ho Cheung, violin 3rd Prize Ying Kei Lo, violin Highly Commended Ross Ah-Weng, violin

Woodwind Grade 0-3 1st Keyur Patel – flute 2nd Alex Molony – bassoon 3rd Victor Ibberson – flute Grade 4-5 1st Luca Baker – saxophone 2nd Nathan Reeves – saxophone 3rd Alfie Edwards – clarinet Grade 6-7 1st Andrew Sinclair-Knopp- oboe 2nd Tate Nicol – flute 3rd George Edwards – clarinet Grade 8+ 1st Ben Peck – saxophone *Stunning playing* 2nd Isabel Haddock – recorder 3rd Malin Dekas - flute

Brass Grades 0-3 1st Max Sherwood (3B) (trumpet) 2nd Simeon Wren (JW) (trumpet) 3rd Tom Baker (1P) (horn) Grades 4-5 1st Louis Webb ((3C) (trumpet) 2nd Daniel Todd (JC) (trumpet) 3rd George Lawrence Green (2D) (trumpet)

Grades 6-7 1st Ross Ah-Weng (4M) (trumpet) 2nd Patrick Minton (3C) (trombone) 3rd Charles Davies (L6) (horn) Grades 8-8+ 1st Ayo Onabolu (5F) (tuba) 2nd Daniel Gilbert (L6) (trumpet) & Joshua Albuquerque (3S) (trumpet) 3rd Krishna Lall (trombone) (L6) & Toby Mills L6) (trombone)

Classical Guitar Grades 2-3 1st Aaryan Roberts (1P) 2nd Stanley Chilvers (2E) 3rd Kaiyan Kataria (JW) Highly Commended Sejan Vignes (1H) Grades 4-5 1st Joseph French (4L) Highly Commended Andrew Pavalarjancroos (JL) Grades 6-8 1st Dominic Holland (from the Junior form!) 2nd Zander Bennett (1D) Highly Commended Brandon Man (L6)

Plectrum 1st Frank Collins (JC) Highly Commended Nikolai Shulkin (2R) Grades 3-4 1st George Brown (1B) Highly Commended Luke Kirwin (4S) Grades 6-7 1st Nicholas Challier (3M) Highly Commended Ben Sharpe (5I)

Music on the water The Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Big Band took their music to the Lake Garda region of Italy in July last year. The 35 students from across all year groups stayed for a week in the picturesque spot of San Zeno di Montagna, in a hotel high in the hills overlooking Lake Garda. All of the band’s concerts for the week were outdoors in the Italian sunshine, including in the central Piazza Carlotti of Garda, on the waterfront at Sirmione and memorably in the Wild-West themed “Main Street” of the Movieland Theme Park. Activities included a tour of Venice, a cable car ride up Montebaldo in the Italian Alps and a day spent at the Movieland and Caneva World Theme Park, at which we performed. The tour was a great success with a high standard of music making throughout, and a great esprit de corps amongst the group. Thanks to Mr. Persinaru for his hard work in organising and masterminding the trip, including driving a minibus full of instruments (and Persinarus!) from Croydon to Italy and back. Mr Lewis Brito-Babapulle

Venetian magic Five of Trinity’s outstanding musical soloists performed in Venice concert locations in October. Upper Sixth Formers Alexander Lee, Kristen Nielsen, Malin Dekas, Sonia DembinskaKenner and Hansen Wang performed at

venues in Venice included the Conservatorio, Palazzo Cavagnis, Palazzo Albrizzi and the most stunning hall of them all, the Red Hall of

Villa San Fermo. The students were confident and professional, and their performances were received enthusiastically by audiences.

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Entertaining the crowds The annual piano festival took place in February, where more than 100 pianists performed pieces on a grand piano in the Trinity Circus, followed by a clutch of more formal concerts. Students of all levels of experience were invited to take part in the lunchtime performances, often drawing large audiences of listeners from passing students and staff. The week’s performances were followed by a formal lunchtime concert by new Steinway Scholar, Fifth Year Eliott Richards, and a recital by International Competition Winner Giorgio Trione Bartoli. The festival concluded with Piano Competition finalists performing in the Concert Hall after school.

Strictly come singing The dulcet tones of the Trinity Boys’ Choir opened the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on Christmas Day. The choir spent an afternoon in Spitalfields and a morning at Elstree Studios recording the show in advance, which was watched on Christmas Day by 6.5million people. They sang a melody of Christmas songs as the dancers took to the floor, including Carol of the Bells and We wish you a Merry Christmas. The boys were able to meet the dancers and some of the celebrities. Aman de Silva said the experience was “great fun”. “The music was exciting and it was very fun to watch the performance on Christmas Day,” he said. Ms Katie Eynon

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Visits and Expeditions

Chinese adventure Students of Chinese travelled on an exchange trip to China and Taiwan, visiting famous sites and learning alongside students in a Taiwanese school. The trip in October saw 12 boys from the Third to Fifth Year travel to Beijing, Taipei and Ilan. Not only did we visit all the famous sites and see the rare beauty of Chinese architecture, but also the students spoke Chinese with the local people and experienced Chinese culture personally. The boys particularly enjoyed the first-hand bargaining experience in local markets, using their Chinese. The boys stayed at homestays and attended Haishan School, our partner school in Taiwan. We received a very warm welcome with a school ceremony where all the students communicated with their exchange partners in Mandarin. In addition, our Fifth Year boys Lucas Crossman and Louis Labrosse gave a spontaneous Chinese speech in their junior school assembly, with more than 1000 students in the audience. The boys had a lot of fun following their school courses, club activities and tailor-made Chinese lessons involving Chinese calligraphy painting, dumpling making and a trip to local gardens and temples. Of course, we ate various traditional cuisines; some were irresistibly delicious whereas some conflicted students’ taste buds. It was an emotional farewell at the end after so many sweet memories.

A student’s view: This trip to Beijing and Taiwan was one of the best experiences of my life. Not only because I thoroughly enjoyed myself, but because I learnt about things I had never known before. For example, did you know that the Forbidden City in Beijing contains around 9000 rooms? This trip allowed me to experience things I never would have thought possible. We got to walk on a secluded part of the Great Wall of China, which was truly surreal, and we got to travel through a typical neighbourhood in Beijing on a rickshaw, watching as the average day in Beijing took place. As well as that, visiting Taiwan and being welcomed by Haishan School (our partner school in Taiwan) was really exciting. This trip couldn’t have happened without Ms Lin and Mr Mazur and, for that, we are grateful. Ari Yad, Third Year

At the time of writing, Haishan School students were due to visit us in July for four days, and hopefully we will impress them with our school life as well. Ms Peishu Lin

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New York, New York The English, Art and Photography departments crunched into the Big Apple in October with a team of 40 enthusiastic A Level students responding to the iconic settings of the city. In the heart of the New York streets lies Times Square, a vibrant hub of activity, from the hot dog sellers to the tourist megastores. Amongst the chaos of the city lies the tranquillity of Central Park, with its iconic carousel dating back to a simpler time. The famous Strand bookstore provided a similar sense of comfort, with the miles of books serving as a shield against the shouts of irritated New Yorkers, and the neverending streams of traffic. One of the most romanticised views of the city is from the Top of the Rock, at the Rockefeller Center. A blanket of lights lay beneath us, with the Empire State Building shining above the rest. The streets were littered with archetypal snapshots of New York, from appeals for the homeless, to the aromas from the subway, alongside the odd cluster of anti-Trump merchandise. We travelled on the subway,

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an insight to what being a “New Yorker” meant, with people bustling in and out of the carriages and shouting at anyone who was in their way. We saw something similar watching an NHL game; the solution for the Islanders conceding was to shout at the goal tender, at the defence-man, even at the forwards if it would in some way urge the players to press towards the other net. Our experience of New York led us to the hot-dog stalls, the burgers of Hard Rock, the seafood of Bubba Gump Shrimp and the Italian delicacies of a small bistro. We also mustn’t forget New York’s famous $1 slice, which was as you’d expect: full of grease and grime, emblematic of the American diet. The students shared walking tours and responded to the environment differently. Whereas English students were encouraged

to respond to texts in the location of the writing, art and photography students were encouraged to respond to the place and space itself. They wrote notes, took photographs and sketched to document their personal responses. Art students went to the Museum of Metropolitan Art (MOMA), The Guggenheim and Greenwich Village to photograph the surroundings of the tenement buildings. English students had studied classic play A View from the Bridge alongside novel Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, and our impressions of downtown New York resonated with the texts. The gloomy back streets, accompanied with the history of tenement buildings, conveyed the hardships of migrants during the 1960s. Will Bowler, Upper Sixth

Falling for Canada 24 GCSE and A Level students enjoyed the best of French-speaking Canada, including visits to the Niagara Falls, Ottawa and Québec. The journey in October began in Toronto, with a journey up the CN tower. it was incredibly high with a glass floor at the top. We could see across the whole of Toronto, which was dark but illuminated by lights. The next day we visited one of the most famous landmarks in Canada and the USA: Niagara Falls. The waterfall was astounding, and I would go there again if I could. It was a great experience

despite getting soaked on the boat ride. We ate our meal at the Hard Rock Café in the busy town, which was saturated with attractions and shops. We paid a visit to an aquarium, and attended an NHL ice hockey match in Ottawa, which was my favourite part of the trip. There was so much energy in the crowd. Other activities included learning about the old fur trade of the area, and

visiting one of Québec’s fortresses, where we were given a tour by a soldier stationed there. We were also given a ghost tour of Québec during the night, which was one of the most interesting yet gruesome activities. We learned many phrases in Québécois and improved our linguistic skills, as all activities were conducted in French. Luke Yeulett, Fifth Year

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German culture A Level students spent five days exploring the life and history of eastern Germany in October. Students took in the architecture, museums and restaurants of Dresden, Berlin and Weimer. Beginning in Berlin, we visited the Holocaust Memorial and the area where the Berlin Wall used to stand. We experienced a tour from a local expert and former inmate around the Hohenschönhausen prison, which the Stasi had used to detain and interrogate prisoners. This tied in well with our study of the film, Das Leben der Anderen, as many of its scenes are set in this prison. We then took a walk around Berlin at night, and saw the Reichstag and the Brandenburger Tor lit up. The second day led us to Dresden, where we looked at the differences between the “old town” and “new town” in terms of architecture, culture and general ambience. We also by chance saw a choir performing in the rebuilt Frauenkirche and spent some time in a museum.

We had excellent weather in Weimar, where we toured the Park an der Ilm and historical sites such as the Goethe-SchillerDenkmal, as well as the old Nazi barracks. There was an exhibition on Luther, marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A group of us visited Weimar’s Bauhaus Museum, which contained an unprecedented number of chairs and stools. Later in the day we travelled to Leipzig, where it was great to meet with our old speaking assistants, Miron and Kristin, who gave us a tour of the city, including the modern university. On our fourth day, we walked up and into Die Sächsische Schweiz sandstone mountains looming ahead of us. Although many of the group were sceptical about walking such a distance, it was an amazing experience. After climbing many steep hills, even using ladders that were fixed onto the rock, we eventually reached the highest possible point. The views were breathtaking. Overall the trip was an amazing experience, as we got to see the life and history of places we had studied first hand, and we enjoyed our entire stay Jack Cernoch and Owen Davis, Lower Sixth

A home from home 18 Third Year Spanish students travelled to Salamanca for a five-day homestay visit in October, staying with local families.

The Spanish homestay trip to Salamanca was without doubt one of the best experiences of my life. Discovering the different culture and lifestyle of a foreign country was very interesting. We did four hours of Spanish lessons each day and stayed with a Spanish family. What I liked most about the trip was trying new foods. I ate paella and Spanish omelette for the first time, while trying out many other Spanish dishes in the many tapas bars we visited on the trip.

everything was so different to England, from the amazing architecture to the sand football pitches, not forgetting the unseasonably hot October weather. The highlight of the trip was when we visited the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, home to twelve-time winners of the Champions League Real Madrid. The stadium tour gave us a sneak glimpse of life behind the scenes at this great football club. This will certainly stay in my memory of one of my best Trinity trips ever!

Walking around Salamanca was enjoyable as

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Deep blue sea The Trinity School Sub-Aqua Club (TSSAC) led a group of keen divers, from Fourth Year to Sixth Form, to the warm waters of Malta in October. We had fabulous diving and fabulous weather in Malta this year. The boys dived the Blue Grotto, Qawra point and Cirkewwa on Malta, as well as the Blue Hole and the Inland Sea in Gozo, which we haven’t dived as a school for years. Eight students completed all they needed for their Ocean Diver qualification: Fourth Years Jamie Coskun, Saul Packer and Adhvaith Madhavan, and Fifth Years Michael Kemp, Jake Bond, Alfie HarveyShipp, Eliott Richards and Tudor Tacu. Upper Sixth Formers Oliver Wakeling and William Edwards also achieved the more advanced Sports Diver qualification. It wasn’t all diving though. Boys behaved superbly and were genuinely excellent company. We had a memorable prize-giving ceremony. Some of the boys enjoyed a whistle-stop tour of the Game of Thrones sights in Malta – particularly impressive was the fortified city of Mdina. A lovely group meal on the last night finished the trip off on a great note. Mr Jonathan Millbanks

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Bonn voyage Twenty of our Third and Fourth Year students took part in the annual German Exchange with the Clara-Schumann-Gymnasium in Bonn.

In February each year, students spend the week living with their exchange partners and their families, immersing themselves in German culture and daily life. This year, as an added bonus, the trip to Germany coincided with Karneval, giving students a real insight into how the festival is celebrated in the region. Pupils attended the Karnevalsparty at the school itself, and many visited the local celebrations in Bonn and Cologne with their host families. As well as the festivities, students enjoyed a full programme of cultural activities, including a day

trip to the Roman city of Trier, birthplace of Karl Marx; a guided tour of the Haus der Geschichte history museum and the Kanzlerbungalow, former official residence of the West German Chancellors; and spectacular views of the Rhineland from atop the Drachenfels Hill. Our yearly visit to the Haribo factory outlet was, perhaps, the biggest hit among the students, and a daring test of their mathematical and spatial awareness skills – just how much Haribo could they buy and still feasibly fit it into their suitcases, without of course exceeding the airline’s weight limit?

Glacial landscapes A Level students studied Welsh mountains and rivers for their Geography coursework last autumn. We began by stopping off at the Llyn Cwm Llwch at an altitude of 570 metres, which gave us the chance to investigate how glacial features had once shaped the landscape underneath all the familiar charcoal-grey Welsh skies. As we hurried down the mountain, things brightened up slightly as we entered the world of river sampling on the Caerfanell, and most students managed to stay dry. A review of the day was followed by a hearty meal and a geographical film screening.

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The next day we explored Crickhowell and its surroundings, and many were amazed by the relative contrast with the cities present in their geographical imaginations. A swift meander along some A roads led us finally to Cardiff where we were able to identify the impacts of globalisation on the capital. With a successful trip complete, we started for home, full of ideas for our independent investigations. Wales, Hwyl fawr am nawr! Mr Chris Ruck

Overall the students had a fantastic time in German,y and benefited both in terms of linguistic confidence and of their intercultural understanding. When asked to describe the trip in one word, pupils said it was a “mesmerising” and “unterhaltsam [entertaining]” experience – though many chose to sum it up with the word “Haribo”! We look forward to welcoming students from the Clara-Schumann-Gymnasium to Trinity in the autumn term. Mr Oliver Benjamin

Let it snow! The snow gods were kind to Trinity’s ski trip this year at Jay Peak in Canada, where 17 boys from Second to Fourth Year went to try their skills on the slopes. We had three instructors, so that the boys skied in really small groups across the whole of the resort, on days which were respectively cold and sunny, cold and snowing, milder and sunny and very cold (-20 C, yikes!) and snowy. The skiing was fantastic. The beginners were able to learn incredibly fast and made super progress throughout the week, skiing all over the mountain. The intermediates headed up the mountain on “the Freezer” and tucked in to the marvellous long blue and red runs which bring you all the way back to the resort. The advanced group headed for the black runs – Haynes and the Jet – or went all the way to the top of the mountain, appearing from the deep, off-piste snow only for food! There was not even one injury during the week. Well there was one, but that was me, skiing like a berk and twisting my knee on day three. I was hobbling around on my twisted knee on days four and five. Ah well!

throughout the trip by an enormous buffet. We spent the last day of the trip in Boston. After some lunch in the historic and fabulous Faneuil Hall Market, (more fruit and vegetables, honest!) we strolled up to Boston Common where we met our guide for the Freedom Trail tour around all of Boston’s historic sites, accompanied with tales of the revolution and dastardly deeds. The tour took us back to Faneuil Market for Christmas shopping more food, with fruit and veg. A great trip and thank you to all the boys for being such fantastic company. Mr David Price

Jay Peak is a fantastic resort for school trips, boasting The Pump Haus Water Park (two visits), the Ice Haus Skating Rink (one visit) a cinema screen (Wonder Woman) and plenty of restaurants with TV screens where the boys could get their fill of American Football, whilst eating Vermont flatbreads – basically an excuse to cram carbs and fat onto a pizza base. In typical American style the boys were well fed

Brecon nature In the October half term, the whole First Year went on a Geography trip to the Brecon Beacons. This fun-filled holiday was packed with everything from free-climbing waterfalls to bowling with your friends, then we finished each day eating delicious food and getting into bed thinking about the incredible day we had just had. In my opinion, the best thing we did was gorge walking. The reason for this was that not only was the water just three degrees centigrade, but also you had to swim with the current, then free-climb up a jagged cliff top only to find out you had to jump off into waterfalls! I was quite nervous about jumping, but I said to myself, “I must jump, as I don’t want to go to sleep knowing I didn’t do this but all my other friends did.” So I hurled myself over. It was the best feeling someone could ever experience. I definitely recommend you come on this trip next year! Leo Hilsley, First Year The Mitre

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Large physics opportunity 35 Physics A Level students were able to peer into the world of cutting edge quantum mechanics at the home of the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. We travelled to the CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research in July last year, flying into Geneva and spending just one night there. In the morning we arrived for our day at CERN, and we were given a general overview of what actually takes place there by Professor Vincent Smith MBE, who worked as a Research Fellow in Physics at Bristol. He and other physics professors gave us a tour of the facilities, a highlight of which was a detailed explanation of how the Large Hadron Collider functions, by looking at each of its individual components. The afternoon consisted of a practical activity where we were instructed on how to build a cloud chamber: essentially a particle detector for detecting different components of cosmic rays, by a specially-trained volunteer from

CERN’s scientific community. This was both extremely educational and entertaining, as such a simple experiment enabled us to visualise something so obscure. Learning about the nature of particle physics first-hand, from a world-leading research centre, is a great way of trying to fundamentally understand physics and the universe’s building blocks. Regardless of how beneficial of an experience visiting CERN is in terms of advancing one’s knowledge of physics, the sheer novelty of the experience is unrivalled. The combination of state-of-theart facilities and diversity of the expertise that goes into initiating and maintaining the all of the processes involved in such a revolutionary location makes for a unique spectacle. Tom Day, Upper Sixth

Down the docks Fifth Year geography students studied the changing face of the London Docklands in November. Our primary focus was on the work of the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) and what it had achieved after the decline of the Docklands in the 1980s. We looked at the imposing 1 Canada Square to evaluate the beautifying effects, before crossing over North Dock to analyse palimpsests. We made our way to South Quay to begin our environmental quality transects, before visiting the iconic foot tunnel turrets at Island Gardens and the London Docklands Museum. Mr Chris Ruck

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Getting to know you The Junior Year went on a team-building trip together to our Boetius Centre in the Brecon Beacons in the autumn. The Juniors took part in activities including waterfall walking and kayaking, and did various team-building activities such as raft building and building walkways and bridges which could carry their team.

Grand Day Out! The summer term for the Junior Year once again saw the return of their special day out in London as a whole year group. After arriving at North Greenwich to find the Emirates Air Line closed, the Junior Year displayed tenacity in abundance. We found a solution involving a river boat and a slightly longer DLR ride. At â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crystalâ&#x20AC;? interactive museum, the boys explored what it meant to live in a truly sustainable city, and found out about how London was getting on in its quest to be more environmentally friendly. After lunch we moved to the Olympic Park in Stratford to look at evidence to suggest (or deny) the sustainable credentials of the park and the London games. Mr Chris Ruck

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Sussex surveys The ever-intrepid Geography department led two trips to Cuckmere in May: Fourth Year geographers completed coastal fieldwork and the whole Second Year studied the Cuckmere valley. Fourth Year For an island nation with an approximate coastline length of 11,072.76 miles, it would be a thing akin to scandal should we not pay at least some of it a visit. A day in May gave us the opportunity to do so with the Fourth Year for a fine day of coastal fieldwork. We arrived at Seaford where measured beach profiles, investigating the extent to which the predominantly man-made beach had been affected by natural processes. We then hopped over to Cuckmere for a quick comparison of profiles, before heading up the chalk cliffs to survey the landscape and put our knowledge on the salt marshes we could see below to the test. With sufficient sunshine, and ice cream purchased, we headed home; pleased to have furthered our understanding of how the coastal processes affect this sceptered isle.

Second Year In an operation inspired by the smooth workings of Swiss Federal Railways, coaches loaded with the Second Year glided out of Trinity School on an early May morning on the way to the River Cuckmere. Meandering our way through the undergrowth at the car park once we had arrived we emerged out to gaze across a most wonderful sight. The Cuckmere valley lay before us and we stopped to carry out some field sketches, annotating important geographical features as the rain began to fall. Walking along the bank, the boys displayed true Trinity spirit in the face of rain, hail and blustery wind, and focused on observing the many

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geographical features available. We then boarded the coaches for our photo challenge in Brighton, which also afforded many the opportunity to relieve retailers of any sugared items on their shelves. The Second Year should be proud of the resilience they showed in the face of adversity, and rewarded for fieldwork carried out with aplomb. Mr Chris Ruck

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1st XV Rugby What were the highlights of the season? Our opening victory away at John Fisher (26-17) set the tone for the season: fierce and courageous in defence but ambitious and skilful in attack. At the other end of the season, playing the National Plate Semi-Final in a Manchester snow blizzard, courtesy of the Beast from the East, was unforgettable – the boys needed ice cleats rather than boots! Off the field, the highlight for the coaches was the squad’s humility and grace, whether helping to tidy up after training, or showing gratitude to parents, caterers and ground staff after matches. What was the best match? After an emphatic victory over New Hall in the National Quarter-Final, our preparation for the Final included warm-up games against St George’s College and Hampton School. Both games were played on 4G at London Irish’s training ground under floodlights, and the victory against Hampton included some quite extraordinary defensive sets against all-conquering opponents, who were not expecting to be shut out by such a consistently determined and dogged Trinity 1st XV. What was the toughest match? After a 20-game season, the last defeat against Woodhouse Grove in the Under 18 National Plate Final at Worcester’s Premiership stadium Sixways was painful, not least because it

was live-streamed on YouTube by the RFU! We created chances, but failed to show the ruthless precision of preceding games in attack, and our opposition, to their credit, were utterly clinical in their execution of a game plan. At the final whistle the boys were gutted to have lost on that stage, and it was the volume and energy of our 250+ travelling supporters that re-inflated the team and helped them recognise their extraordinary achievements this season. A huge thank you for that! Who were the star players? Captains Luke Medcraft and James Hammond enjoyed extraordinary seasons: James was consistently the energy and drive of the side, both in training and on match-day, while Luke showed time and again a breath taking ability to turn a game in a single moment. Zuriel Makele proved unstoppable, with an uncanny ability to smash through tackles and cause chaos in any defence. In the pack, Maclaren Crawford brought a competitive edge and hunger that defined our spirit up front, and Alex Roberts tackled like a demolition ball from September to March. Final thought from the coaches:

From the captains: “At the start of pre-season, we were worried about the transformation from very structured patterns of play to the unstructured free-flowing style our coaches wanted us to adopt. However, we soon realised how much we loved playing this new and exciting brand of rugby. We have also loved experiencing the brotherhood and camaraderie of the 1st team, allowing us all to make friends and memories that will last us a lifetime.” Luke Medcraft and James Hammond

Squad list: Alexander Roberts; Joseph Casey Krishna Lall; Connor McGrath; Joseph Bennett; Thomas McKinnon; Archie McMillan; Maclaren Crawford; James Hammond; Luke Medcraft; Alexander Willis; Sam Moran; Zuriel Makele; Ralph Edwards; Sam Heape; Matt Clarke; Samuel Leigh; Oscar Steele; Prem Woods; Christopher Savvas; John Petty; Caleb Broomfield; Alfie Velasco; Archie Warren; Christopher Lipczynski

The team bought into the entire philosophy on and off the pitch, and their camaraderie, talent and commitment made them a special group of boys to coach. Mr Ian Kench and Mr Luke Benedict

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2nd XV Rugby What were the highlights of the season? Our unrelenting defence and tenacity in matches was evident from the start, but it took a lot of character to maintain that through four or five consecutive losses before our first win. However, our improvement in all round play, specifically our ability to retain possession and build phases, was a real highlight. Another was naturally Chris Savvas’ try against Judd after an Alfie Bennett grubber and offload pass. Sublime! The best match was a narrow onepoint victory at home to Hurstpierpoint, which was a really mature rugby performance with skill and game management in abundance. This was a victory against a side who had only lost three matches this season.

speed and ability to read player body language. Special mention also to Alfie Bennett who stepped up massively to orchestrate our attack and field position. Final thought from the coaches: After a shaky start to the season, the side proved to themselves that they can compete with rugby schools they previously thought were too strong. We were mightily impressed with their bravery. Mr Luke Benedict and Mr David Kingston

“Although we didn’t take home as many wins as we may have liked, we played hard and had a strong season. Through commitment to the team we all developed as players. Tom Fairley

Squad list: Daniel Giffin; Louie Stoneman; Graham Bass; Christopher Savvas; Caleb Broomfield; Miles Brookes; Caleb Broomfield; Aiden True; Julian Bromborg; Lochlan Rycott; Mark Townsend; Harry Marshall; Elliot Lilley; Jack McCarthy; Luke Regan-Daley; Alfie Bennett; Cameron Beglarbegi; Joseph O’Reilly; Tom Fairley; Sam Connelly; Jared Lee; Robbie Chan; William Lamont; Coleman Corry; Joshua Mogford; Dylan Bowling; Zachary Bowling

What was the toughest match? The boys came up against a strong St John’s Leatherhead side, and even though they were trailing 20-7, they were pushing for a win right until the final minutes. The courage and tenacity shown by the boys has become somewhat their trademark. Who were the star players? Joey Spiteri developed excellent endeavour and leadership, becoming an integral part of the defensive organisation. Chris Savvas scored one of the best tries, and Caleb Broomfield was the thorn in many oppositions’ sides. Sam Connelly developed his game excellently and Rob Lynch showed excellent

3rd XV Rugby What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

Winning the first game at Caterham was fantastic, but our 37-33 win over Wilson’s was such an enjoyable game of rugby. The lead changed hands throughout the game and we spent almost the entire second half defending our own try line.

Robbie Chan scored so many tries that he ended up on the verge of a 1st team call up. Sam Beadle was an excellent 9 and the Bowling twins, when they both remembered their gumshield so they did not have to share, made 20+ tackles a game between them. As a team, our breakdown when we were in possession improved immeasurably.

What was the toughest match? Brighton College away was very difficult. It was wet and cold, and we effectively played on a hillside. We did so well in the first half and even took the lead, defending the bottom of the hill. Sadly, we didn’t execute our second half game plan well enough.

From the coach: This was the most enjoyable group I have ever worked with. They all really enjoyed their rugby and always left, regardless of the result, with huge grins on their faces. Mr Sean King

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From the captain: “It was an up and down season for the team, with some very good performances and some disappointing ones too. I think that the team came on leaps and bounds.” Sam Beadle

Squad list: Jared Lee; Tom Fairley; Matthew Steven; Sonny Allgood; Dylan Bowling; Lochlan Rycott; Zachary Bowling; Graham Bass; Samuel Beadle; Elliot Lilley; Dante Spencer-Campbell; Jack McCarthy; Fred Figueira; Robbie Chan; Marcus Browne; Joel Goodman; Daniel Le MaitreGeorge; Joel Okolo-Hunter; Finlay Baker; Jacob Bowry; Brodie Foxley; Miles Brookes; Aidan True; Daniel Giffin

Victory against the elements Trinity’s 1st XV began their February semi-final of the Under-18 National Plate competition in bright sunshine, before the weather system known as “The Beast from the East” swept in. The storm enveloped the match away at St Ambrose in a raging blizzard. Head of sport Mr Matt Richbell took photographs of the remarkable weather conditions as the team powered through to a 21-5 win.

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Under 16A Rugby What were the highlights of the season? The boys played an enjoyable but intelligent brand of rugby that impressed our own and opposition spectators. We played from anywhere on the pitch, and the fast, open and expansive rugby we played displayed the team’s skillset and athletic ability. When opposition teams were playing cautiously or started to ‘flag’, our players kept attacking at every opportunity and defending heroically until the end. Our early match against John Fisher was one of our best matches. In an incredibly physical encounter, our resilience and team spirit shone through. It was a match that each and every player should be proud of having been a part of.

a big impact as a strong ball carrier, ferocious defender and someone who led by example. We were also grateful to him for wearing his rugby kit under his school uniform at a Big Band performance so he could get out onto the pitch quicker on Open Day! Both Ayo and Archie Warren were selected for the National U16 Lambs squad – well done and well deserved both of you! Matthew West showed dominance in the line out, Gabriel Crozier had a phenomenal work rate and strong carries, Christopher Lipczynski adapted to many back line positions and made some incredible weaving runs and finally Massimo Costa and Joshua Palmer showed amazing pace on the wings.

What was the toughest challenge?

Final thought from the coach:

We picked up two losses to a well drilled Hurstpierpoint team and to The Judd School. Both of these big and physical teams are beatable in the future, and we take away many valuable lessons.

This was my first season as a Trinity rugby coach and I could not have wished to work with a better group of players and coaches. I learnt a huge amount from everyone and it was a pleasure to train the boys and watch them play matches each week. I was so proud of the effort and intensity put into each game, however I still believe with better pitch discipline, we could retain more possession and be an even harder team to beat.

Who were the star players? Ayo Onabalu was a revelation and topped the tackle count in all the games he played in: he was certainly our star defender. He was also impressively adaptable, playing back row and centre in the same games. He certainly had

What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The team absolutely tore the season up by going 100 percent undefeated. This is very special and does not come around very often at any level of sport. Other highlights were Rufus Perkins’ chip and catch over the John Fisher line to win the match, cross-field kicks to score tries, and generally breathless, headsup rugby at times. The best game was against St John’s Leatherhead. It was a very physical game, and they were defending a 22-game undefeated record. The lads coped with a confrontational atmosphere very well and in the right spirit.

There were too many to mention, but the captain Ben Flanagan, vice-captain Seb Thorpe, and the animal (in a good way) that is Pierre Lanaspre were all excellent. I genuinely think everyone improved, but Alfie Nicol and Olamide Ogunnaike improved the most.

There were a few personality issues within the squad, but we managed to resolve all these. To move on to the success we had made the achievement even greater for all concerned.

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“The boys really came together and I believe it’s the closest the team has ever been. The spirit and togetherness the boys showed this year is something I’ll never forget. It was an absolute pleasure to captain this group of boys.” Joshua Crispin

Squad list: Alex Connaghton; Joshua Crispin; Marco King; Joshua Palmer; Alfie Velasco; Archie Warren; Massimo Costa; Harry Kouzos; Herb Macpherson; Alex Zaborniak; Gabriel Crozier; Ayooluwa Onabolu; Matthew West; Jack Linscer; Christopher Lipczynski; Sam Heape; Pierre Lanaspre; Thomas Wilcox; Sebastian Thorpe; Michael Kemp; Francis Oben; Rufus Perkins; Daniel Vickars; Fred Little; Jack Broughton; Sam Leeves; Alexander Green; Joshua Hoare; Nicholas Johnsen; Benjamin Flanagan; Zachary Haynes; Thomas Cribbens

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What were the biggest challenges?

From the captain:

From the captain: “The team has progressively improved, defensively and offensively. We clicked together, and earned well-worked, hard-fought victories over London’s top sporting schools. The boys won’t forget our 100% winning record. The positive and motivating coaching from Mr Blanchard made him the backbone of the team’s success.” Ben Flanagan

Final thought from the coach: This was a very special group of players and the results were outstanding. We were the joint top ranked U16B team in the country and that is quite amazing. These boys will remember this time at Trinity and this achievement for the rest of their lives. Mr Paul Blanchard

Squad list: Pierre Lanaspre; Francis Oben; Daniel Vickars; Michael Kemp; Thomas Cribbens; Roman Southcombe; Zachary Haynes; Sebastian Thorpe; Sam Leeves; Nicholas Johnsen; Alfred Nicol Benjamin Flanagan; Thomas Wilcox; Fred Little; Jeevan Saggu; Francis Talbot; Alexander Green; Jack Broughton; Rufus Perkins; Shiv Rana; Marlowe Cadiz; Olamide Ogunnaike; Luke Moore; Aidan Noronha; Finn Harris; Joshua Hoare

Under 16C Rugby What were the highlights of the season? Coming up against a strong St John’s Leatherhead team, we feared the worst. However, a thrilling 53-34 win on a pleasant Saturday morning ended up being our most outstanding result and performance. This was a huge result against a top school side on the circuit. What was the toughest match? This was against Cedars. Matching up against their A/B team with our C team maybe meant that the lads felt a little intimidated from the start. The lads fought really well throughout the match, but the result suggested otherwise as we fell to a 65-5 loss. Who were the star players?

on and off the pitch. The experience of Ben Fairman at scrum half meant the backs were always organised well. Chris Cavell would tackle anyone of any size and stature, and Isaac Hilsley also a bloke who put himself around the pitch like a madman. Aidan Noronha made the biggest improvement: he seems a quiet lad looking to go about his business under the radar, but was a huge hitter when it came to tackles. There is nothing shy about this lad on the rugby pitch. Final thought from the coach: I hope the team enjoyed the season as much as I did, and I wish them all the best for the remainder of their rugby years. Mr Will Byas

The captain Pavle Simic was a true leader

Under 15B Rugby What were the highlights of the season? A key highlight was the transformation from 15 individuals to a team who would support and work hard for each other, no matter what. The boys always played with flair, determination and guts and that showed with some excellent results, especially against John Fisher and Brighton. The Brighton match was on a horrible wet and windy day, but we completely shut them down, and came away with a fantastic win. At London Oratory we started a player down, but everyone put in

100 percent. Despite losing we earned huge praise from the opposition coach, who came over and shook every player’s hand. Who were the star players? Oliver Dowsett had a fantastic season, showing great commitment. During a few games it seems as if there were multiple Dowsetts on the pitch. The biggest surprise was Thomas Leigh, who was called up from the C-team to fill in for an injury but remained as a very solid fullback, hardly missing a tackle or dropping a ball.

From the captain: In our first match there were seven different try scorers in a try-scoring frenzy. Even though we conceded a few tries, our team presented great teamwork, communication, fighting spirit and work ethic to overcome our opponents. Pavle Simic

Squad list: Finn Harris; Alfie HarveyShipp; Isaac Hilsley; Aidan Noronha; Jack Skinner; Carrig Barke-Asuni; Adam Eastlake; Benjamin Fairman; Joshua Hoare; Jack Lowndes; Oscar McFall; Shiv Rana; Andreas Serafeimidis; Pavle Simic; Jonathan Thompson; Olamide Ogunnaike; Elliot Cort-Ellis; Joshua Migliardi-Jones; Christian Cavell; Jacques Doe; Roman Southcombe; Francis Talbot; Luke Moore; Alfred Nicol; Matthew Howarth; Lucas Crossman

From the captain: “We came out on top in many of our games but fell short in a few, mainly due to injuries. We played great rugby at times and showed our teamwork and determination.” Rhome Jacquart

Squad list: Kai Cumberbatch; Mathys Damblant; Conor Holland; Tom Hopkins; Tom Jackson; Rhome Jacquart; Thomas Manzaroli; Max Martin; Thomas Mogford; Kishen Patel; Oscar Phillpot; Yaadhavan Thevathas; Henry Weiser; Marcus Mcspadden; Joseph French; Tobi Odusanwo; David Osahon; Christian Benjamin-Oruche; Dominic Green; Thomas Leigh; Oliver Dowsett Final thought from the coach: What a rollercoaster of a season! They played fantastic rugby and showed gritty determination. What a privilege to take a team that grew to respect and play for each other so well. Mr Richard Biggs

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Under 15A Rugby What were the highlights of the season? We had a blistering start as we recorded comprehensive victories against Ravens Wood, John Fisher, Campion, Eltham, Brighton College and Colfes. The brand of rugby the boys played was amazing and the skills on show were a joy to watch. The 21-16 win against St. John’s Leatherhead deserves special mention, even if it wasn’t our best performance. A few players were injured, and we were 16-14 down with one minute remaining. The boys showed incredible character and a sheer “refusal to lose”, working their way up the field to score with the last play. What was the toughest challenge?

“We played some outstanding rugby and were given the freedom to play it. It has not been the best season for me due to my injury, but I know that it has been a great learning experience for the boys.”

The low point for everyone was obviously the loss vs Whitgift in our National Cup game. After scoring early on and dominating for large periods, it was particularly heart-breaking for the boys to lose.

Thomas Haunstetter

Who were the star players?

Squad list: Ben Wilding; Joshua MoorePrempeh; Moyo Ayokun; Yaadhavan Thevathas; Kishan Patel; David Osahon; Rob Ingamells; Thomas Haunstetter; Archie Pearson; George Papa; Joe Connolley; Zach Figueira; Tiwa Ajayi-Obe; Shola Adesina; Harrison Friday; Rhome Jacquart; Charlie Haydon; Lorcan O’Byrne Nestor; Sam Tilley; Luca Owen; Nathan Barnwell; Ayomipo Femi-Osinubi; Seun Ogunyemi; Bertie Little; Tobi Odusanwo; Fiontan Logan; Kobby Akuoko; Mathys Damblant

Sam Tilley and Nathan Barnwell deserve special praise for their performances, both scoring more than 10 tries. Captain Tom Haunstetter, Shola Adesina, Ben Wilding, Tiwa Ajayi-Obe and Lorca O’Byrne Nestor all showed real consistency and developed as leaders, having all taken on some responsibility. Harrison Friday never really put a foot wrong and deserves a mention for his commitment and determination. Yaadhavan Thevathas made great improvements, and Archie Pearson and Seun Ogunyemi also deserve real praise: they came up for the U14s for the cup matches and were standout players. Final thought from the coach: Coaching this team has been an incredible honour for me. I’m not sure that I have coached a team with more talent and ability. It was a real shame to have so many injuries. I would like to tank Mr Wilson for all his help – I couldn’t have wished for a better co-coach. Mr Beresford-Miller and Mr Wilson

From the captain:

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Under 15C Rugby What were the highlights of the season? The most memorable times were when the team kept fighting to the end of a match, even if we were losing by a considerable amount. The first match against Langley was great, because there was such high intensity and it made for a good close game. When they scored, our heads didn’t go down and we would fight for another try to even it out. Everyone wanted the win, making for a very good match, even though we lost.

great improvements, showing real leadership. By the end he was leading by example and making everyone feel good about what they were doing, even delivering constructive criticism. Final thought from the coach: This is a great squad of players who are committed to Trinity School rugby and play with a fantastic attitude. Mr Stefan Gibberd

What was the toughest match? In the match against Cedars we got battered due to missed tackles and the team falling apart. If the team had kept trying we could have had a lot more tries than we did. Who were the star players? Tom Leigh moved from the Cs to become a regular starter for the Bs. Thomas Jakubkis, Raffi Lucas, Daniel Warren were the most surprisingly skilful players. Tom Leonard made

From the captain: “We improved as a team and saw excellent players do what they do best.” Tom Leonard

Squad list: Thomas Merritt; Benjamin Pickup; James Deliu; Ben Peck; Louis Rumbold-Koch; Raffi Lucas; Thomas Leonard; Luke Kirwin; Matthew Sexton; Daniel Warren; Thomas Beadle; Lucas Ferrar; Jasper Kirkpatrick-Navarre; Henry Weiser; Hugo Barry-Casademunt; Noah Clarkson; Thomas Jakubkis; Thomas Leigh; Samuel Bateman; Samir R Patel; Aaron Blackman; Daniel Westwood; Daniel Wong; Thomas Manzaroli; Oliver Dowsett; Kishen Patel; Oscar Phillpot; Conor Holland; Tom Hopkins; Tom Jackson; Ryan Saunders; Dominic Green; Roshan Malhotra; Max Martin; Mathys Damblant; Joseph French; Jake Griggs; Thomas Mogford; Kai Cumberbatch

Under 14A Rugby What were the highlights of the season? The greatest achievement has to be the turnaround in our results. We were in a pretty dark place after some heavy early defeats, and the boys showed tremendous resilience and maturity to stick together and fight back from the brink. The most exciting match was the London Oratory game. Both sides threw everything at each other and it was a credit to the boys to come out on top. What was the biggest challenge? Our matches against Ravens Wood, John Fisher and St John’s Leatherhead were probably the most challenging. However, it was here we learnt the most about ourselves

as a squad and individuals, which ultimately led to us being able to turn our season around. Who were the star players? A very special mention must go to Archie Pearson for the class, humility and leadership he demonstrated. He epitomised everything you could ask for in a captain. Benedict Young’s impeccable attitude culminated in some stand out performances. Alex Burcombe, Peirce Cummins and Luca Bodereau showed continued focus and dedication. Also notable for their hard work and dedication were Bertie Little, Charlie Haydon, George Papa, Joe Connolley, Marcus Lilley, Ross Sinclair and Seun Ogunyemi.

Final thought from the coach: Working with these U14As has to be one of the highlights of my career. I am immensely proud of the emotional intelligence, self-belief and bravery that the boys demonstrated. I believe they have proved to themselves that they have the resilience and ability to succeed. Mr Sam Powell and Mr Toby Drake

From the captain: “Although we had a tough start to the season, the team worked really hard to turn it around and play some very good rugby, which we can continue into the future.” Archie Pearson

Squad list: Alex Burcombe; Archie Pearson; Benedict Young; Bertie Little; Charlie Haydon; Daniel Moore Prempeh ;George Farquharson; George Papa; Harry Bingley; Harry Daykin; Joe Connolley; Joshua Ellis; Julius Oben; Khalil Alleyne; Luca Basini; Luca Bodereau; Marcus Lilley; Max Remfry; Nathan Bowry; Nathan Slack; Oliver Albert; Oliver Watkins; Pierce Cummins; Ross Sinclair; Seun Ogunyemi; Trijal Sumar

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Under 14B Rugby What were the highlights of the season? In a tough and tactically astute performance against Hurstpierpoint College, the boys put into practice all the width drills and break down work we had trained so hard on. Well deserved, hard fought, and based on graft as well as a positive team spirit, this was by far the team’s best performance. What was the biggest challenge? The most difficult test came against Campion, a well-drilled and physical side. We rallied in the second half, with some sublime running from our centres and open side wing. However, it was clear that we needed to defend better as a team, and the boys took this to heart on the training field.

shift in Ollie Albert’s understanding of attacking lines and defence. Final thought from the coach: This was a hard, cold season, but the relationships built within the squad, and the improvement of the team each week, have made it the most enjoyable that I have had at Trinity. Mr Nick Evans

“As a squad, we played to our limits. Even though we didn’t go undefeated, I still believe we should have won every match with the effort we all put in.” Aleksander Booth

Squad list: Oliver Albert; Julius Oben; Joshua Muyobo; Luca Basini; Elliot Thomas; Benet Kola; Fredrick Ellis; Tyrese Ngegba; Aleksander Booth(Capt); Harry Bingley; Trijal Sumar; Leo Hollywood; Gabriel Southcombe; Elliot Kallmeyer; Daniel McCarthy; Daniel West; Shafi Hussain; David Conrathe; Alex Bailey; Ted Cribbens; Harry Daykin; Josh Bell

Who were the star players? Aleksander Booth was notable for his leadership and tenacity. Dameer Ahmed stood out owing to his unbelievable pace and balance. Three players regularly putting themselves on the line were Elliot Thomas, Tyrese Ngegba and Gabriel Southcombe. Ben Young made real improvements in his tactical awareness, and I was impressed by the seismic

Under 14C Rugby What were the highlights of the season?

What was the toughest challenge?

In total the U14C team used 34 players, showing the depth of the year group. The boys played a great style of rugby and the lowest number of points we scored was 31. The best match was against Hurstpierpoint. The boys defended for the first ten minutes with multiple boys making try-saving tackles. We then got into our stride and won 50-0.

The toughest match was the first fixture against a very good John Fisher team. I would have loved to have played them later in the seeason - I think it would have been a far closer game. Who were the star players? Joe Cotton and Jay Evemy both played nearly every minute in every match, and scored the majority of our points. Roshan Wood was

most improved, and I have never seen a player work as hard as Toby Edwards does. Final thought from the coach: I have loved coaching every minute with this team. I hope the boys keep progressing and move up to hopefully represent the B team then the A team. Mr Tom Blyth From the captain: “The season was fun and successful. We only lost two games and only one game to another C team. We improved as the season went on and played some exciting rugby.” Toby Edwards

Squad list: Joseph Cotton; Ayodeji Joseph; Roshan Wood; Mel Aigbogun; Daniel West; David Conrathe; Ben Turniak de Silva; Jay Evemy; Yash Shetty; Bilal Ismail; Bashir Olatunji; Edward Pauling; Seb Crabtree; Obieze Akubueze; Toby Edwards (C); Ted Cribbens; Alexander Bailey; Oliver Watkins; Thabo Witter; Ted Lockstone; Kai Patterson; Fredrick Ellis; Amar Pattani; Jae Min Byun; Joseph Wilding

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Final thought from the coach:

It was great seeing all the hard work have a real impact in the final game against St John’s School, Leatherhead. Our decisions on the field showed true character and resilience in the face of a previously undefeated side. Excellent tries from Jojo Quaquah and some fine running rugby from Amar Pattani ensured a win.

This season the team learnt to respond to a range of challenges, from new coaching styles to unfamiliar opponents. I cannot wait to see their abundant flair played out next season. Mr Chris Ruck

From the captain: “It was amazing watching everyone improve as the season went on and as we got better as a team!” Edward Pauling

Squad list: Mel Aigbogun; Obieze Akubueze; Alexander Bailey; Edward Pauling; Benet Kola; Joshua Muyobo; Fredrick Ellis; Toby Edwards; Ted Cribbens; Ted Lockstone; Oliver Albert; Aleksander Booth; Daniel McCarthy; Elliot Kallmeyer; Roshan Wood; Ben Turniak de Silva; Yash Shetty; Louis Webb; Nicholas Michael; George Ogden; Amar Pattani; David Conrathe; Joseph Wilding; Jojo Quaquah; Thabo Witter; Omololu Ogunyemi; Daniel Curtis; Daniel West; Amar Pattani; Arjun Bhinda; Jacob Wells; Edward Pauling; Findlay Smith; Kai Patterson; Adam Hodgson Lisk

What was the biggest challenge? Our most difficult match came at the very start, against Cedars School. They played a very strong A team, but our reading of the game, and understanding of the importance of width during play, did materialise in the final few minutes. Who were the star players? Joseph Wilding deserves a mention for his sheer doggedness. Adam Hodgson Lisk has grown into a formidable force. Alexander Bailey went from strength to strength, and motivated the team through the unconditional effort put in.

Under 13A Rugby What were the highlights of the season? The U13As had a fantastic season, playing 15 games, winning 13, scoring 464 points, and conceding just 150. This highlights how their attacking flair and fearsome defence made them a very tough team. The real highlight was winning the Surrey Tournament. Beating Whitgift and John Fisher, to whom we had lost earlier in the year, was a really positive experience. What was the biggest challenge?

year at the school. Their love for the game is infectious and the talent they possess means that the future is very bright for them. Mr Tom Brooks From the captain: “We had a very good year and now have the title of being the best in Surrey.” Henry Molyneux

Squad list: Oliver Bailey; Zac McCulloch; William Peart-Smith; Daniel Ekundayo; Finlay Kennedy; Kane Fleary; Drew Gormley; Aaron Fakorede; George Lawrence Green; Sam Medcraft; Edward Brown; Alex Tagg; Henry Molyneux; Nathan Fakorede; Oliver Butler; Roma Matebalavu; Nicholas Wong; Luca Fooks

Our only loss came against a very powerful John Fisher side. The boys just ran out of steam in the second half, leading to a 20-35 loss. Who were the star players? Henry Molyneux has come on leaps and bounds: his dedication to training on and off the field has turned him into a fantastic rugby player. Oliver Bailey was a vital squad member. His scything runs from fullback have put fear amongst many a defence. Nicholas Wong came up from the Bs, and his ability to hold his own in defence has been great to see. Final thought from the coach: It was an absolute pleasure to coach the 13As alongside Mr Richard Risebro in his final

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Under 13B Rugby What were the highlights of the season? A famous phrase of Trinity rugby folklore was first uttered by a coach on seeing some outstanding flair rugby from the French national team: jouer le ballon! Ever since, the shortened cry of “jouer!” has been shrieked by delighted coaches at ridiculous displays of skill: never more so than this year with the U13Bs. The skillset of the boys was outstanding, and their creativity under pressure (20-0 down in your own 22) was a joy to behold. Perhaps surprisingly, the best match was a narrow loss away, to an organised and physical Judd team. The boys were made to play their best rugby and really stick together.

impressive in the example they set. I continue to be surprised by the speed with which Chris Opoku and Aarav Ganguli move! Special mention should also go to Luke McDowell, Fred Salway, Will Bishop, Joe Canning and Will Naylor for their dedication. Final thought from the coach: It was an absolute pleasure to work with such an entertaining but also dedicated group, and I wish them all the best for the future.

“Over the season our performance just kept getting better and we learnt how to play together as a team.” Stanley Chilvers

Squad list: Will Bishop; Joseph Canning; Stanley Chilvers; Joel Conrathe; Daniel Ekundayo; David Fitzpatrick; Luca Fooks; Archie Galbraith; Aarav Ganguli; Oliver German; Jaime Howard-Calle; Roma Matebalavu; Luke McDowell; Freddie Missin; Edward Newbold; Christopher Opoku; Gabriel Pattison-Binns; Sebastian Pickering; William Reeve; Fred Salway; Nicholas Wong

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What was the biggest challenge? The boys played some excellent rugby against KCS Wimbledon, but ultimately lost the game on account of mistakes made under pressure. Lessons were learnt after a video review, however, and they went on to win eight out of the next 10 fixtures and score an impressive 325 points. Who were the star players? Stanley Chilvers, Oliver German and Seb Pickering deserve mention for their leadership, whilst Luca Fooks and Daniel Ekundayo were

Under 12A Rugby What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

There were outstanding performances against John Fisher and St Benedict’s, Ealing: watching the boys playing at high tempo and constantly moving the ball was a joy. But the true highlight for me was seeing the team’s response to adversity in a hard-fought victory against DPL and a narrow loss against the Dubai Hurricanes. Their ability to play at their best against tough opponents promises exciting things for the future.

The commitment of the whole squad was outstanding.

What was the biggest challenge? A tough loss in a tournament game against Whitgift. Put under pressure for the first time, the team struggled to keep composed and focused. But valuable lessons were learnt that day, which contributed to them playing their best rugby later in the year against DPL and the Dubai Hurricanes.

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Final thought from the coach: It was an absolute privilege to coach these boys in my first year at Trinity. Their team spirit and love of rugby was inspiring. Mr Paul Roberts

From a key player: “I have loved every minute of playing with the team, and going undefeated all season was amazing. Mr Roberts has been a brilliant coach.” Max Farrell

Squad list: Lucas Friday; Tobi Oqunyemi; Jamie Potts; Oliver Wilcox; Max Farrell; Omar Leon; Quinn Singh; Daniel Brown; Tobe Nweke; Elliott Southworth; Rhys McCarthy; Max Beadle; Luca Baker; Charlie Carter; Andrew Dowsett; Reni Aigbogun; Nathan Brown; Thomas Parry-Williams; Nathan Woodall; Luke Ellis; Edward Wilkie; Micah Thomas; Isaiah Opara; Temi Asanbe; Joe Hutchings; Christian Pauling; Oscar Sweeney; Lewis Tagg; Jamie Khandke; Oliver Scarles

Under 12B Rugby What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

Every ‘textbook’ tackle by Jamie Khandke and Luke Ellis, the lynchpins of a fine defence, every scything run from Andy Dowsett and Lewis Tagg and every time Christian Pauling scowled at me, for whatever it was I’d just done to earn his ire – he never told me! Serioulsy, it’s hard to pick highlights from an unbeaten season, so I just have to remember that this was an excellent team in which 42 players featured over the course of the year. I didn’t seem to matter who they were; to a man, they stepped up.

So many boys played that it seems a shame to name anyone. Special mentions though need to go to all the players like Ben Martin, Joe Hutchings, James Baxter, Oliver Falero, Marley Lyttle and Pierre Rivet who stepped up from the Cs and Ds and played like they had always been ‘A Squad’ players and made next week’s selection even more of a nightmare!

What was the biggest challenge? Picking a team every week, and I’m sure Mr Roberts would say the same. There was such amazing depth in the ‘A Squad’ that teamsheets, and indeed personnel during matches, were an ever-changing feast.

Final thought from the coach: It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a talented and committed bunch of players, any of whom would have graced anybody else’s A Team. They played a fantastic style of rugby with smiles on their faces – apart from Christian, who scowled cheerfully! – and deservedly went unbeaten. Mr Dave Price

Best/Worst Match? The game against London Oratory was the one where everything really clicked and, on a spectacular morning, the lads played champagne rugby with awesome width and depth and took a good side to pieces. The following week against Judd, the wheels properly fell off! Judd weren’t particularly threatening in attack but it took till the last minute for us to conjure up anything like a convincing scoring opportunity for ourselves; thank goodness we took it; there would have been words!

Under 12C Rugby What were the highlights of the season? There were notable wins against strong opponents such as John Fisher School and Wilson’s School, but what impressed me about the boys was that they approached every game with a desire to perform well and score as many tries as possible. What was the biggest challenge? One of the toughest games of the season was an away fixture at London Oratory School,

where the boys lost 5-10 in a well-fought contest. But this was undoubtedly a valuable learning lesson, and motivated the boys to work even harder at training.

From a key player: “Being in the B team for me was a great experience. Whenever we played a match, although the incentive to stay unbeaten was definitely, there, the main objective was always for us to become better players. When I achieved something, my teammates would always congratulate me but when I messed up, I was given encouragement and helpful pointers. The overall ethos was supportive, kind and constructive Jamie Khandkhe.” Micah Thomas

Squad list: Robert Akeya-Price; Temi Asanbe; Jared Cummins; Andrew Dowsett; Julian Holland; Binyamin Javaid; Harry Ogden; Khush Patel; Kristian Rees; Oliver Scarles; Edward Wilkie; Nathan Woodall; Tobe Nweke; Daniel Brown; Samson Goldschmied; Jamie Khandke; Christian Pauling; Oscar Sweeney; Lewis Tagg; Joe Hutchings; Temi Asanbe; Charlie Carter; Nathan Brown; Tobi Ogunyemi; Luke Ellis; Jamie Khandke; Isaiah Opara; Isaiah Bogle; Ben Martin; Jaedon Osei-Bonsu; Pierre Rivet; Micah Thomas, Oliver Veraas Brown; Jack Mann; Marley Lyttle; Rhys McCarthy; Thomas ParryWilliams; James Baxter; Reni Aigbogun, Quinn Singh; Oliver Falero; Luca Baker; Elliot Southworth

Final thought from the coach: The talent displayed by players in the C team this season was truly astonishing. Their organisation and attacking flair meant that they were able to score a whopping 99 tries in 13 games! Mr Luca Signorelli

Who were the star players? Zac Smith was colossal in defence. When he picked up an injury he continued to attend all the matches, offering support and coaching tips.

From a key player: “We had a great season with many challenges, and turned out to be the best C team in England!” Jack Mann

Squad list: Daniel Basini; Jared Cummins; Jack Mann; Marley Lyttle; Zac Smith; Zach Downey; Oliver Falero; Archie Holman; James Blair; Isaiah Bogle; Pierre Rivet; Micah Thomas; Raagavan Thevathas; Kristian Rees; Jaedon Osei-Bonsu; Oliver Veraas Brown; Kristian Rees; Jared Cummins; Oliver Scarles; James Baxter; Samson Goldschmied; Julian Holland

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Under 12D Rugby What were the highlights of the season? In our final match the boys showed they could string several phases of play together, moving the ball from side to side through several pairs of hands until the moment came to score. The coach was purring on the touchline. What was the biggest challenge? The toughest match came early, against a team containing one or two very large young men who had only a passing knowledge of the rules. To their credit our boys picked

themselves up without complaint, showing real character. Who were the star players? Dickon King deserves mention for his endless determination, Oliver Falero for his positional sense and organisation, Aaryan Roberts for his great footwork, Nathan Good for his patience before executing some excellent finishes, and Zac Smith for his raw aggression. Liam Bridgman, Kane Benjamin and Ragavan Thevathas all showed a great willingness to learn.

Final thought from the coach: This season reminded me that while winning is great – and we did win a lot more then we lost – rugby is nothing if it’s not fun. I am very grateful to a great set of boys. Mr Julian Timm From the captain: “We have progressed so much, turning up to training and encouraging each other. We have become a great rugby team together.” Oliver Falero

Squad list: Samuel Adebajo; Robert Akeya-Price; Daniel Basini; Kane Benjamin; Isaiah Bogle; Liam Bridgman; George Brown; Dominic Coates; Jared Cummins; Leo Dewhurst; Zach Downey; Oliver Falero (Capt); Nathan Good; Archie Holman; Anthony Hunter; Kaizar Kanchwala; Dickon King; Harry Ogden; Khush Patel; Tayen Patel; Pierre Rivet; Aaryan Roberts; Zac Smith; Raagavan Thevathas; Oliver Veraas Brown

Under 11A Rugby

From the captain:

What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

We love bringing a group together for the first time, many of whom have never playedvbefore, and helping them become the best team they can be. This group improved so much, played brilliantly and went undefeated until our very last game. The finest display was against Whitgift in the National Sevens. It was a tight game against a team of experienced rugby players but the Trinity boys showed what they had learned and harassed them in defence, made countless two man tackles, earned turnovers, countered brilliantly, created overlaps and exploited them to score some fabulous tries.

Jacob King and Lars Hansen were our influential experienced heads with Jared Thompson and Max Virley developing at a phenomenal pace. Felix De Souza is a fabulous player who grew in confidence.

Jacob King

What were the toughest challenges? We had disappointing matches, most notably against St Dunstan’s in waterlogged and freezing conditions, but this team always bounced back and returned to training en mass with renewed enthusiasm and determination to improve.

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Frank Collins became very influential in defence, Seamus Holton was making try-saving tackles, Oscar Crabtree became one of the first names on the team sheet. Henry Weekes developed well thanks to his desire to get involved. Our biggest surprise was Ayaan Alam stepping into a scrum-half-style role in the final tournament, showing us those dancing feet we had seen in training. Final thought from the coach: It was my absolute privilege to coach these guys. I saw enthusiasm, a desire to improve and a commitment to each other on the field. Matt Richbell

“We have all grown as a team and made new friends, but most importantly, we had fun.”

Squad list: Ayaan Alam; Frank Collins; Oskar Crabtree; Felix De Souza; Lars Hansen; Seamus Holton; Victor Ibberson; Matthew Johnsen; Jacob King; Joseph Mamode; Alex Middleton; Lewis Roberts; Jared Thompson; Eric Trinder; Max Virley Henry Weekes

Under 11B Rugby What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

With so many of the squad having never played rugby before, it was fantastic to watch their ball skills and understanding develop with every game.

Oskar Crabtree really improved and ended up playing with the A team towards the end of the season. Every single member of the squad improved immensely – they were unrecognisable from their starting point in September.

Our narrow defeat to Emmanuel was a real thriller on what was an extremely cold and wet evening under floodlight. Victor Ibberson made the biggest hit I’ve ever seen, which drove their player back at least three metres! What was the toughest match? Our most difficult match was against Eltham, as most of their squad had been playing from the age of five. They certainly taught us a thing or two at the breakdown.

Final thought from the coach: These are such a great group of boys, so keen to learn and improve. Results didn’t go our way, but in each and every game, the boys gave their all. Mr Sean King

From the captain: “It was a tough but really enjoyable season. We worked really well as a team and every single player improved a great deal.” Alex Middleton

Squad list: Matthew Johnsen; Jonathan Brunet; Oskar Crabtree; Leo HowardCalle; Victor Ibberson; Alex Middleton; Ansh Shetty; Joshua Whittle; Boaz Wong; Daniel Todd; Kieran Coonghe; Franco Hillier

Rugby Sevens The rugby sevens season was unfortunately massively affected by the weather, with 10 tournaments across the age groups having to be cancelled. There was still some success as the U13s began with a fantastic win in the St John’s Beaumont tournament. The U12s also did well to win the plate in the St John’s Leatherhead inaugural tournament. The U12s have shown great potential, particularly in the Surrey tournament where they lost only one match all day in the waterfall format. The U13s and U14s have been excellent. The U14s won the plate competition at the QE Barnet tournament and finished with an

impressive showing at Rosslyn Park (the national tournament), only losing one match all day and narrowly missing out on qualification to the quarter finals. The U13s continued their excellent form from their first win with an impressive outing at the Surrey tournament, only losing one game and only losing once in the National tournament a few days later. The U15s were the hardest hit by the weather with all three of their tournaments lost to weather. The U16s performed very well at QE Barnet to win their group, but lost out in the cup quarter finals to Tonbridge. They also performed very well at Rosslyn Park in a very tough group.

The Senior Boys had the National Plate final to focus on, but attended Rosslyn Park and performed very well in a difficult group. This term also saw the introduction of a girls’ sevens team for the first ever time at Trinity. The girls deserve real credit for their performance and managed to score a memorable try against the pre-tournament favourites. Apart from the weather, a very positive term and certainly lots to look forward to in the future. Mr Grant Beresford-Miller

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Rugby in Dubai and UAE In February 2018, 27 of our U12 team went on a week-long tour of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The U12s played three games on tour in the Middle East, but also got to experience life in a different country and went to places we have never been to before like Burj Khalifa and Atlantis waterpark. The boys got to use the incredible, carpet-like pitches at Zayed Sports City; visited Ferrari World, home of the Formula Rossa (The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest rollercoaster); toured Abu Dhabi, and visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. We arrived in Dubai at 3am, before getting a bus to Abu Dhabi and undergoing a hard training session in advance of our first match. On our first evening in Abu Dhabi, we stayed with our host families and we got to know them a little better. The next day, we went out sightseeing and relaxed until our game later that night against Abu Dhabi Harlequins. I thought we played exceptionally and we won 12-0, with some outstanding individual performances. We then had our final night with our first host families. We had another early start with training before travelling back to Dubai, where we spent our next five days. We were also lucky enough to see amazing places and landmarks like the Burj Khalifa. On our first evening back in Dubai, we played against the Dubai

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Exiles. We managed to get another victory in another hard-fought match, winning the game 24-12. I could see that we had improved and developed since our last game. The next day we faced the Dubai Hurricanes, our first game during the day, with temperatures exceeding 30Â°, against one of the strongest teams in the UAE. We were particularly ready since we had won both of our other games, however we unfortunately lost 42-26. We were devastated, but we all knew that we played the best we could. After our defeat, we went home with our Hurricanes hosts and stayed there for the night. Finally, on the last day we stayed at a hotel and rested for our flight back home to see our families. We headed into the desert where, in teams of six, they raced across the dunes. Before heading home we stopped to watch the sunset and reflect on what had been an incredible week. The best thing about the trip was developing our rugby skills when under pressure, however the sightseeing tours were amazing experiences. Mr Ian Kench

1st XI Hockey of the season without the push of the national competition to look forward to. Who were the star players?

What were the highlights of the season? The highlight was beating Caterham 7 – 1 in the final match, where the team was almost unplayable. It was a great way to finish the season. There were also two stand-out performances against Langley Park and Caterham where the boys won 6 – 3 and 7 – 1 respectively, showing the ability of the squad. What was the biggest challenge? This was losing on penalty strokes to Dr Challoner’s in the first round of the National Plate competition after dominating the match from start to finish. We just couldn’t convert the chances. This happened just before half term so made it very difficult for the remainder

Sam Leigh was exceptional and was able to dominate all matches he was involved in with his technical and physical ability at both centre midfield and centre back. He has all the attributes needed to be a very successful national league player, and I urge him to pursue this once he leaves school. There were a number of notable improvements, but Finlay Baker went from a fringe player to almost playing every minute of the season at centre back, after not being selected for the first two matches. Who was the biggest surprise? Matty Howarth made a really positive impact on the team, and even when things were difficult he still committed to training and matches, as well as attending extra individual sessions in order to improve his all-round game. Final thought from the coach: Several key players were unavailable or injured early on, and it was disappointing not to see the boys fulfil their potential. That said, many individuals made huge improvements and gained a lot of experience. It was an

absolute pleasure to coach the team and I really enjoyed seeing the progress made, even if the results did not always reflect the effort and commitment. I would also like to thank the Upper Sixth leavers for their contribution to hockey at Trinity over the years, and wish them every success in the future. Mr Marc Edwards From the vice-captain: “At times we showed real class and completely outplayed teams, showing what Trinity hockey is all about. However, due to the fractured nature of the season, we were not able to maintain a high standard of play throughout. Nonetheless, it was enjoyable and we ended the season on the best possible note.” Sam Leigh Squad list: Matthew Clarke; Ayo Onabalu; Sam Leigh; Alexander Roberts; Finlay Baker; Matthew Vaz; Owen Harries; Samuel Beadle; Alex Willis; Harry Oakes; Dexter Howell; Sam Moran; Seb Thorpe; Matty Howarth; Ed Cowlard; Ralph Edwards; Zuriel Makele; Joe O’Reilly; James Hammond; Yannis Patkas

2nd XI Hockey What were the highlights of the season? After losing our first three games, we turned our season around with three wins, a draw and a loss. Standout moments included the first half against Whitgift, Freddie Argent’s outrageous chip over the goalie, and the last match against Merchant Taylor’s. What was the biggest challenge? Any match against Whitgift is hard, but having played they way we did, working as a team to get level at 1-1, a 3-1 loss was hard to take.

Goodman (keeper), Louie Stoneman (CB), Joel Chan (LB) and Kailan Patel (RB) improved a lot and all four players were key to the team’s success by the end. Final thoughts from the coach: We suffered a few setbacks early on but the spirit of the team remained strong, and the rest of the season was much better. I loved coaching these players and it was a lovely way to finish my coaching career at Trinity. Mr Dan Moran

Who were the star players? Yannis Patakas had a tough start coming down from the 1st team, but as he settled in it became clear that his strike partnership with Freddie Argent would be very effective. Yannis scored five goals in the last two games with Freddie Argent netting the best goal of his career against Reeds. It was encouraging to see some 3rd team players as well as squad players in the 2nd put in some big performances, especially Archie Mcmillian and Will Lamont. The defensive system with Joel

From the captain: “I was quite shocked to be selected as 2nd team captain but after immense support from Mr Moran and the boys I thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking back at this season, I won’t remember the wins, losses or draws, I will remember the camaraderie, courage and fight.”

Squad list: Matthew Bond; Alfie Harvey Shipp; Finlay Baker; Samuel Beadle; Joel Chan; Samuel Connelly; Edward Cowlard; Michael Eagling; Joel (GK) Goodman; Owen Harries; William Lamont; Archie McMillan; Yannis Patakas; Oscar Steele; Matthew Vaz; Freddie Argent; Caleb Broomfield; Matthew Clarke; Fred Figueira; James Hammond; Jonathan (C) Park; Kailan Patel; Kush Patel; Louie Stoneman; Alexander Willis; Edward Cowlard; Michael Eagling; Joel (GK) Goodman; Owen Harries; William Lamont; Archie McMillan; Yannis Patakas; Oscar Steele; Matthew Vaz; Freddie Argent; Caleb Broomfield; Matthew Clarke; Fred Figueira; James Hammond; Jonathan (C) Park; Kailan Patel; Kush Patel; Louie Stoneman; Alexander Willis

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Under 16A Hockey What were the highlights of the season? Making it through to the South round of the Nationals was unexpected, but testament to how much the boys had learned. The boys acquitted themselves well and came very close to winning two of their three games, eventually narrowly missing out on qualifying for finals day. The best moment was playing Kent College, Canterbury in the early stages of the National competitions. The boys were on the front foot for the entirety of first period, but they let their foot off the gas for the second half, and drew the game 1-1. The two teams had to go to a penalty shootout, with Trinity winning 9-8 in thrilling circumstances. Fraser Myers had an exceptional game in defence, and went on to score his penalty flick, and a mention must also go to Ayo Onabolu for a couple of acrobatic saves.

What was the toughest match? The first game back after the break was at home against Caterham. Despite beating them in two different tournaments, the boys were on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline. The last block fixture away at Alleyn’s was also hard. With a severely depleted squad, the boys played against an Alleyn’s team made up of sixth formers. Even though they lost, all players gave a brilliant account of themselves. Who were the star players? Josh Crispin was exceptional in the midfield, bringing a real energy to the side. Nicholas Johnsen and Rufus Perkins gave the team a solid base in the centre of defence, with Matthew Bond being a brilliant outlet on the right side. Ben Sharpe and Marlowe Cadiz

showed composure in midfield, along with the energy of Alex Green and Jack Broughton up front. Sam Heape came a long way and proved he could do a very effective job as a midfielder with his performance against Alleyn’s. Finn Harris played C team hockey as an under 15 but played all season in the A team this year. He impressed me with his decision-making both on and off the ball. Final thought from the coach: This season was mixed in the way of results, but our extended run in the cup competitions as well as the amount of improvements meant that it can be deemed fairly successful. I hope the boys enjoyed their season as much as I did. Mr Chris Porter From the captain: “Although our Saturday results weren’t what we wanted, we had a good cup run, and we had a very tense knockout win on penalty flicks.” Nicholas Johnsen

Squad list: Matthew Bond; Alexander Green; Finn Harris; Alex Zaborniak; Marlowe Cadiz; Sam Heape; Rufus Perkins; Benjamin Sharpe; Nicholas Johnsen; Joshua Crispin; Jack Broughton; Marco King; Brett Morton; Ayooluwa Onabolu; Isaac Flanagan; Alfie HarveyShipp

Under 16B Hockey What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

These were an impressive 1-0 victory against a strong RGS team, and an excellent match against Langley Park. Although we lost in the end, the boys came back from 5-0 down at the break to 5-4, and just conceded in the final minutes. It was a hugely entertaining game.

Ben Withnall was outstanding, dictating play from the midfield. Ben Flanagan too was very consistent and creative in the centre of the pitch, and our defence of Roman, Harvey and Jack were excellent throughout the season. Sibesan Thamilchlevam deserves a special mention. Pierre Lanaspre improved to become an excellent midfield player, and Josh Paler really impressed once he played on the right wing.

What was the biggest challenge? Losing 2-1 to Whitgift is never easy, especially as we played exceptionally well to compete with a strong side.

Final thought from the coach: With such a polite and well-mannered group, it was an absolute delight to see them compete well on the field against strong opposition. There was no game where we were not in with a chance, and the spirit of the team made for some very entertaining viewing. Mr Freddie Wilson From the captain: “It has been an honour and a privilege to shepherd the side through a short yet competitive season. I always saw it as a challenge to motivate the shy and quiet members of 5R, but they showed that they could play with aggression alongside their natural grace.” Benjamin Withnell

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Squad list: Oscar McFall (GK); Harvey Bellini; Jack Lowndes; Roman Southcombe; Benjamin Withnell (Capt); Pierre Lanaspre; Sibesan Thamilchlevam; Jack Linscer; Luke Yeulett; Fred Little; Josh Palmer; Christopher Lipczynski; Matt West; Archie Warren; Ben Flanagan; Dan Vickars.

Under 15A Hockey What were the highlights of the season? This was on field day when we participated in a tournament at Reed’s. Beating Caterham was a turning point, and we really competed with teams we couldn’t deal with earlier on. It was a huge development day, as we started to play certain patterns and develop the lads’ understanding of how to play hockey. Our last match of the season was at home to Caterham where we won 2-1 but it could have been more. This was encouraging for the lads, making them realise that if they do the things that coaches have said, they can defend well and can manage to win matches. They have the ability; they just need to have the belief.

captain the squad, and he developed hugely as an individual. Although the results were mostly going the wrong way, he stood up and dominated the best he could in the middle of midfield.

came away with some very unlucky results. I hope the lads enjoyed it and towards the end really showed some huge steps in terms of development. Mr Will Byas

Final thought from the coach: This was a tough season for the boys. The results don’t do it justice really. We played some really good hockey towards the end, but

From the captain: “We had some tough fixtures so we didn’t end up with the results we wanted, but we worked hard on and off the pitch so we massively improved. As a result, we had a strong end to the season.”

What was the toughest match? Squad list: Nathan Barnwell; Thomas Beadle; Jeremie de Rijk; Lucas Ferrar; Theo Flanagan; Thomas Leigh; Thomas Mogford; Lorcan O’Byrne Nestor; Samir R Patel; Harry Rodway; James Skinner; Raul Unnithan; Daniel Wong; Rhome Jaquart; Matthew Sexton; Fraser Myers

Dulwich away was tough to take, when we came away with a 3-2 loss. A few lapses in concentration cost us. Who were the star players? Tom Leigh was outstanding in goal. Theo Flanagan stepped up massively this year to

Under 15B Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The whole season was excellent, with us winning seven out of eight matches. However, dominant victories against Alleyns 4-1 and Merchant Taylors 6-1 were particularly impressive. The best match was a resilient defensive effort against an excellent RGS Guildford side, with us winning 1-0. The will to win was extremely impressive and in the end we showed our quality with a well taken goal. What was the toughest match? Our sole defeat was in the match against Whitgift, a game in which we didn’t perform to the required level and do our immense talent justice. Who were the star players? Most of our stars ended up in the As at some point: Shola Adesina, Rhome Jacquart and Matthew Sexton to name a few. The real mentions must go however to Zach

Figueira, our captain and ruthless finisher who ended will 10 goals, and Tiwa AjayiObe, our dynamic playmaker in midfield. Will Davies was most improved: by the end he was probably our most consistent high level performer with an amazing capacity to win back possession and find team mates in space.

From the captain: “This was my best and most enjoyable season of hockey at Trinity.”

Final thought from the coach: This was a great season coaching a competitive group of players with A-team talent, who were well deserving of their 90 percent win rate! Mr Freddie Wilson Squad list: Joshua Moore Prempeh; Thomas Mogford; Harry Rodway; Luca Short; Tiwa Ajayi-Obe; Kobby Akuoko; Peter Beck; Zach Figueira(Capt); Tom Hopkins; Fiontan Logan; Hugo BarryCasademunt; Thomas Leigh; Shola Adesina; Rhome Jacquart; Will Davies

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Under 15C Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The highlights were the goal-line save from Moyo Ayokun to stop Whitgift ending our unbeaten run, the strength of character to hold out against Merchant Taylor’s in the final game to finish unbeaten for the season, and the atmosphere at the end of season pizza celebration. Our best match was 3-3 away to Whitgift, where the boys clawed themselves back from 3-1 down to snatch a draw and hold on in the final few minutes. The other contender was our 7-0 drubbing of Caterham.

game. Ghalib Butt made huge improvements in his footwork. New additions to the group Luca Owen, Alex Judge, Jason Hughes and Ben Wilding slotted in with ease, and last season’s stalwarts captain Tom Leonard, mercurial talent Oliver Dowsett and onearmed bandit Rob Ingamells mixed with the energy of Dan Westwood and Ollie Briars, composure of Ayomipo Femi-Osinubi, Marcus McSpadden and Dan Warren, and heroism of part-time Moyo Ayokun. They all contributed to a fantastic season once again.

What was the toughest match?

Final thought from the coach:

We were frustrated with our 1-1 draw with RGS Guildford, despite having many chances in the match.

To go unbeaten for a full season, on a run that stretches back to January 2017, and what it (and the promise of food at the end) meant to the team was heart-warming to see. It gave every weekend the feel of a cup final. After two years with this group of players, I was delighted to see them grow as a unit and fully commit themselves to the cause.

Who were the star players? The camaraderie shown by the whole squad made them more than the sum of their parts. The biggest surprise was Jason Hughes’ heroic debut goalkeeping performance in the final

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What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The season was packed full of highlights, with the team reaching the last 16 in the Nationals – matching the furthest a Trinity U14 hockey team has ever gone in the competition. The county semi-final victory against Kingston Grammar School was a big highlight, as was the performance away against Alleyn’s. The side was fluid, self-organising and made all their own decisions. The South Quarter Final against Ardingly was the best match for the spectators, with the score 1 – 1 at half time. We had the most dominant second half I have ever seen, hitting both posts, and missing two penalty flicks. Seun Ogunyemi and Nathan Slack both went down with cramp, and everyone thought it wasn’t going to be our day. But then, with a minute to go, Nathan Slack scored a wonder goal, leaping up to hit a ball in that was going over the crossbar.

Joe Cotton, Harry Bingley, Bashir Olatunji and Ross Sinclair are all county or performance centre hockey players and are undoubtedly some of the best players in the region. Jay Evemy now has over 100 goals in his three years at the school. Liam Writer also has the potential to be a county hockey player soon. Nicholas Challier has developed into a very good player, and the most improved was Nathan Slack, who went from being a fringe player to scoring 25 goals. Ayodeji Joseph and Amar Pattani have also made themselves key team members.

What were the biggest challenges?

Final thought from the coach:

The team lost their first few games as they were competing with schools that are twoterm hockey schools. But this was key to their development and later success. The semi-final of the South Hockey Championships was also a tough result to take, given a very strong first half performance.

This group has the potential to be the best Trinity team in the school’s history, They are a great group with huge potential and I really wish them all the best moving forward.

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What was the biggest surprise? Ross Sinclair’s save against Langley Park was amazing. He seemed to dive full length backwards to a ball that seemed destined to go in the goal.

Mr Tim Deakin

From the captain: “It was an honour to lead this team. I tried to set the highest standards as an example for my friends and colleagues.” Squad list: Samora Allen-Evans; Moyo Ayokun; Hugo Barry-Casademunt; Ollie Briars; Ghalib Butt ; Oliver Dowsett; Cai Edwards; Toby Edwards; Ayomipo Femi-Osinubi; Jason Hughes; Rob Ingamells; Tom Jackson; Alex Judge; Tom Leonard; Luca Owen; Marcus McSpadden; Yaadhavan Thevathas; Dan Warren; Louis Webb; Dan Westwood; Ben Wilding

From the captain: “The season has been one of our best so far and the boys have played really well. Almost getting to national finals was a good achievement.” Joe Cotton

Squad list: Ross Sinclair; Ayodeji Joseph; Liam Writer; Charlie Haydon; Joseph Cotton; Leo Hollywood; Harry Bingley; Bashir Olatunji; Amar Pattani; Joshua Ellis; Seun Ogunyemi; Ben Young; Nathan Slack; Jay Evemy; Gabriel Pattison-Binns; Nicholas Challier

Under 14B Hockey What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The most convincing victories were against Dulwich College, where Trinity triumphed 15-1, and against Lingfield College where the score was 7- 1. However, despite the high scores, neither match was the highlights of the season: The closest fought and most enjoyable game was against Whitgift. It started with Trinity scoring two goals reasonably quickly. However, in the second half, Whitgift fought back to even the scoring at 2-2. This game produced some high quality skills from many individual players, and required a great display of resilience from the Trinity squad.

A player that made a great contribution after recovering from earlier injury was Kai Patterson. His speed and competitive nature helped the squad to create many scoring opportunities. Captain Nicholas Challier made the greatest improvement. His work rate and dominance in the mid-field always ensured a strong team performance. He was rewarded for his efforts by his selection for the ‘A’ team on a number of occasions.

What were the biggest challenges? The most difficult match was played against Alleyn’s School, where we struggled to control the midfield and also squandered a number of easy scoring chances. Alleyn’s fielded a mixed girls and boys team, which proved to be a powerful combination, and they eventually won 4-1.

Squad list: Nicholas Challier; Daniel Curtis; Fredrick Ellis; George Farquharson; Elliot Kallmeyer; Toby Kerr; Marcus Lilley; Bertie Little; Daniel Moore Prempeh; George Ogden; Kai Patterson; Ted Phillips; Tom Purewal; Jojo Quaquah; Gethin Roberts; Gabriel Southcombe; Louis Webb; Roshan Wood.

Final thought from the coach: The season was characterised by unselfish teamwork from the squad, and their positive attitude to both training and matches produced some excellent performances. The team played nine matches and only three of these were lost, a tremendous record. Mr Craig Burke

Under 14C Hockey What were the highlights of the season?

Final thoughts from the coach:

The team went about their matches in a positive and attacking manner, entertaining the spectators and pressurising our opposition. Our final match against Merchant Taylor’s was a tight 2-2 draw. Our biggest result was against Lingfield, where we were unstoppable. 9-1 probably understated our dominance.

I really enjoyed coaching the team thanks to their engagement, effort to improve and willingness to play the way we wanted. It was fantastic to see so many boys turning up to weekly training and I love the fact that we were able to give games to so many of them. Mr Matt Richbell

From the captain: “My first proper season of hockey for the school was a lot tougher than I expected, but I think we pulled together as a squad.” Nathan Bowry

What were the challenges? Playing hockey in the snow against Reed’s was tough. A 0-0 draw was probably the fair result, but not a spectacle worth the drive in the snow. Who were the star players? Xenios Christodoulou was our most skilful player, although Jaihan Khurll was not far behind him. Tom Purewal made a huge contribution when not playing for the B team. Nathan Bowry proved versatile and determined and Alex Bailey became stronger and stronger as a defender. Yash Shetty and Chatchan Khabthong played well in a variety of positions and George Ogden was our most industrious player, bossing the midfield when he played. Dameer Ahmed was valuable thanks to his pace down the wing. His stick skills improved a lot.

Squad list: Toby Edwards; Nathan Bowry(Capt); Findlay Smith; Jaihan Khurll; Xenios Christodoulou; Dameer Ahmed; Yash Shetty; Chatchan Khabthong; Alex Burcombe; Josh Bell; Josh Albuquerque; William Bridges; Khalil Alleyne; Alexander Bailey; Arjun Bhinda; Isaac Croucher; William Cruickshank-Paine; Aman de Silva; Bilal Ismail; Kai Larsen Pugh; Julius Oben; Ted Phillips; Tom Purewal; Trijal Sumar; Elliot Thomas; Ben Turniak de Silva; Karim Yoosoofsah; Mark Zaborniak

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Under 13A Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The improvement made by the entire squad was extremely pleasing, and it was great to see so many original B-team members force their way into the A-team. We now have a very large and strong group of players from which to pick. The demolition of Royal Russell highlighted their goal-scoring ability and flare, and the comeback against Whitgift showed grit (although going 0-3 down early on was not part of the plan). It was disheartening to finish 2-3, but the boys played with tenacity and spirit. Whitgift went on to lose in the semis of the Nationals, highlighting how close we are to the top. Another great match was RGS Guildford 6-3 away, when the team really began to gel and play free-flowing hockey. What were the toughest challenges? Opening the season to a powerhouse “2 term hockey” St George’s was a shock to the system. But, considering they ended up National champions, we now know what the benchmark is. Talking of cup hockey,

the team was slow out of the blocks in the Surrey Qualifiers, and in a pool with Kingston and Cranleigh, we left ourselves too much to do to get out of the group. Gabriel Pattison-Binns broke his hand in pre-season and only featured after half-term – missing a county player in 7-a-side hockey is a big loss, but again this gave others an opportunity to shine. Who were the star players? Conor Giblin has an awesome work rate and looks like he has the making of a top striker; William Bishop has worked hard to improve his backhand; and Oliver Gilham (who played most of the season in the Bs) was without a doubt most-improved. Final thought from the coach: I thoroughly enjoyed coaching this group – they worked hard at training, had fun off the pitch, and played with smiles on their faces. If they don’t make it as hockey players, based on their singing abilities, the X-factor would be worth a crack. Mr Rohan Moralee

From a key player: “I believe that everyone has improved in their technical and physical ability and we have grown as a team since U12. I look forward to next season.” Alex Tagg

Under 13B Hockey What were the highlights of the season?

What were the biggest challenges?

The main highlight was the third place finish in the London Cup Plate competition and the second half performance against a strong RGS Guildford side, where we came from behind to win. The boys showed great character and resilience and the hockey they played in the second half was very pleasing to see.

There were a couple of heavy defeats to some strong sides, but nothing to get too sad about. Who were the star players? All the boys were great to coach and developed at their own speeds. William Reeve was great and scored lots of goals whenever he got called up to the team. The whole team improved greatly throughout the season.

Squad list: Oliver Bailey; Zac Burt; Conor Giblin; Drew Gormley; Zac McCulloch; William Peart-Smith; Alex Tagg; George Lawrence Green; Will Bishop; Henry Molyneux; Finlay Kennedy; Gabriel PattisonBinns; Noah Gilham; Oliver Gilham; Joseph Bodle

Final thought from the coach: The boys were a pleasure to coach and achieved some great results, as well as becoming better at hockey and enjoying themselves at the same time. Mr Sam Schofield From the captain: “I believe this year’s hockey season has changed me from a boy to a man. I have improved greatly and really enjoyed hockey, and will work hard to improve for next season. Seeing my peers around me improve has been inspirational. The responsibility of turning up to training and doing bits on the field and being captain has taught me a lot.” Joseph Canning

Squad list: Kofi Akuoko; Henry Farquharson; Sam Medcraft; William Naylor; Noah Gilham; Nicholas Wong; Joseph Canning; Joseph Bodle; Aaron Fakorede; Archie Galbraith; Roma Matebalavu; William Reeve; Fred Salway 84

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Under 13C Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The highlight was the support the team gave one another during training and matches. The best match was our last match of the season – away to Royal Russell. It was a fantastic rematch, highlighting the team’s transformation from the start to the end of the season. Who were the star players? Toby Young was the star player for his ability to keep the team’s spirits and motivation high at all times. William Reeve was the biggest surprise – he was relentless at goal scoring. The most improved player was Alfred Johnson. Final thought from the coach: This was a fantastic season and I saw the boys go from strength to strength. Ms Lucy Charlton Squad list: Edward Brown, Hari Dhoat, Luca Fooks, Frankie James, Freddie Missin, William Reeve, Adrian Serville, Fred Salway, Nicholas Wong, Toby Young, Samuel Godfrey, David Aisa Miller, Archie Galbraith, Caspar Burman, Jaime Howard-Calle, Tom Binns, William Broughton, Aarav Ganguli, James Sheppard, Alfred Johnson

Under 12A Hockey What were the highlights of the season? This was undoubtedly the way the boys improved. The team plays well trying to play patterns of hockey way beyond their years. This was at times our downfall but allowing the boys to learn the correct principles and patterns will stand them in good stead for the future. In terms of a best match, some of the goals scored against Royal Russell were amazing team goals. What were the biggest challenges? The most difficult match was our county tournament. We picked up two injuries in

the first five minutes of the first game, putting a lot of stress and strain on the rest of the squad and we didn’t have the legs to compete. However, in the face of adversity, the boys stepped up and fought hard all day. Who were the star players? Star players were Max Beadle and Andrew Dowsett. Most developed player was Archie Holman who proved his worth in the B team county tournament and was soon promoted. Archie’s electric pace and skills allowed him to beat players with ease.

Final thought from the coach: I loved coaching this year group - they took risks, problem solved, learnt from mistakes, made decisions on their own and most importantly they looked out for one another and worked so hard throughout the season. Mr Tom Blyth

From the captain: “We have had ups and downs, but we have improved from the mistakes and have come out as a better team.” Quinn Singh

Squad list: Andrew Dowsett; Oliver Falero; Hassan Kara; Jack Mann; Max Beadle; Quinn Singh; Elliott Southworth; Edward Wilkie; Luke Ellis; Zac Smith; Luca Baker; Archie Holman; Joe Hutchings; Max Farrell; Charlie Carter; Zach Downey; Jamie Potts; Theo Desai; Lucas Friday; Ben Martin

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Under 12B Hockey What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The boys finished their season with a good win over Royal Russell School, and the way they conducted themselves on the pitch was impressive. They were respectful towards the umpires and the opposition, they played in good spirit and there were no signs of complacency despite the score line.

Zach Downey was exceptional in goal and should be extremely proud. Archie Holman made huge progress, earning himself a welldeserved place in the A team towards the end. There were countless others who improved dramatically; Samson Goldschmied and Omar Leon became a formidable duo in defence.

What was the biggest challenge?

Final thoughts from the coach:

The boys were superb, however there was one slip-up along the way against Whitgift early on. After an impressive first half the boys cracked under pressure in the last 20 minutes and conceded two goals. Despite the disappointing result, the turnaround was phenomenal and the boys went on to be undefeated for the rest of the season, bouncing back with a well-deserved win against RGS Guildford.

The boys were a pleasure to coach. They all clearly improved technically as hockey players, but I was most impressed by the way they supported each other and played as a team every week. Their winning record for the season is evidence of their huge achievement. Mr Luca Signorelli

From a key player: “We were solid and stuck with each other throughout the season. Also, all of our friendships and abilities grew as we went on.” Max Farrell

Squad list: Samson Goldschmied; Theo Desai; Max Farrell; Joe Hutchings; Charlie Carter; Zach Downey; Lucas Friday; Jamie Potts; Omar Leon; Ben Martin; Archie Holman; Luca Baker; Nathan Good

Under 12C Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The 3-0 win against St George’s College was the first game and we played them off the pitch! Our last game was a good win against Royal Russell – a perfect way to round off a fabulous first season for the Super Cs. The best match was our 5-0 win against Caterham. We played the ball around, deployed some really nice short corners, took every chance we made and left them chasing the ball. We were untouchable that day. What was the toughest match? Our 2-0 loss to Whitgift! They had 2 shots on goal all game, and Trinity had at least 22: we just couldn’t convert – we even missed a stroke. It wasn’t going to be our day. We consoled ourselves with the knowledge that we were the better team, took the moral high ground and resolved to practise our strokes. Who were the star players? Pierre Rivet as captain led from the front. His ability to control the midfield was brilliant. Aaron Vaz would score some goals that no-one would think possible. The team would still be shouting “pass” as the ball hit the back of the net. Tobi Ogunyemi was the biggest surprise with his

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amazing ability to play anywhere on the pitch and influence the game. Daniel Basini was a stalwart at the back, and by the end he was a force of nature – nothing was getting past him. From the captain: “My favourite part of this season was seeing all the players grow under an experienced coach and moving up to become a key part in the B team.” Pierre Rivet

Final thought from the coach: I have had an amazing first season with the Cs who have improved tremendously. They played 9, won 6, drew 1 and lost 2, with a goal difference of +26! Who can complain at that? Mrs Isabelle Bennett Squad list: Temi Asanbe; Tobi Ogunyemi; Micah Thomas; Aaron Vaz; Pierre Rivet(Capt); Daniel Basini; Nathan Good; Lewis Tagg; George Brown; Oliver Scarles; Tayen Patel; Aaryan Roberts

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From the coach:

What were the highlights of the season?

Final thought from the captain:

Our best game was against King’s College School where we dominated, scoring eight goals, and although they had some dangerous chances, we managed to keep a clean sheet. After our game with RGS Guildford we came back with a 5-0 win against Caterham in our next game, showing our resilience and drive to keep working hard, even after such a disappointing match.

Overall had a successful season with some games which we dominated, despite a few frustrating matches. I have enjoyed playing hockey with this team.

“The U12Ds had a very positive hockey season, with all players improving considerably and a few moving up into the C team. Losing only once showed our success, but most importantly the boys had fun.”

Alex Salama

Mr Tom Brooks

What was the toughest challenge?

Squad list: Harry Ogden; Khush Patel; William Burbidge; Alex Salama; Liam Bridgman; Thomas Parry-Williams; Temi Asanbe; Jaedon Osei-Bonsu; Oliver Veraas Brown; Dillen Patel-Ramcharran; Isaiah Bogle

The draw against RGS Guilford was very frustrating because we worked so hard to win, but just couldn’t take full advantage of our chances. Who were the star players? Micah Thomas’ unbeatable speed and solid defensive positioning gave him the Man of the Match title and he moved up to the C team shortly afterwards. A big surprise was how good our keeper, Temi Asanbe, was. He exhibited amazing reflexes and kept out some seemingly impossible shots. The most developed player was probably defender Liam Bridgeman. As the season went on, his confidence grew and he went on to shut down very challenging attacks, and made lots of effective passes forward that ended up to be good counter-attack goals.

Under 11 Hockey What were the highlights of the season? This was the start of many players’ hockey careers. Our first tournament was at Royal Russell, and even though many of our players had played very little hockey before, we only narrowly lost to Whitgift in the final. That was the highlight of our season, but our best match was another one against a strong Whitgift team. We played well and showed spirit and only lost by 4 goals to 5. What were the biggest challenges? Some of our most difficult matches were at Woking. We had qualified third in the London

Area semi-final and we were competing in the Southern Area final at Woking against teams that were much better than us. Who were the star players? A big surprise was Jared Thompson who had never played before. He made the A team and did well. Seamus Holton improved massively and mostly played for the A team. A special mention goes to Jacob King, another new player, who was an all-rounder, playing well in defence and attack. The star player was Max Virley because he was up and down the pitch with great skills and solid defending.

Final thought from the captain: I think it was a promising start and next season we will improve even more. An important part of the team were the coaches, and I would like to say a special goodbye to Mr Deakin and thank him and the other coaches for all the effort they put in to helping the U11s. Lars Hansen From the coach: “The U11s have made a fantastic start to their hockey careers at Trinity, with many of the team never having picked up a stick before. The future is very bright for this team.” Mr Tom Brooks

Squad list: Lars Hansen; Franco Hillier; Matthew Johnsen; Jacob King; Lewis Robert; Max Virley; Adam Wisniewski; Ioan Edwards; Seamus Holton; Jared Thompson

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Girls’ Hockey What were the highlights of the season? The big highlight was the massive improvement of the team by the end of the season, compared to their standard at the start. The two tournaments the team played in gave a good indication of this. At the London Trophy in October, the team were outclassed, with only a 0-0 draw against Nonsuch saving the team from finishing on 0 points. Later on at the KCS tournament, the girls managed to draw with Reed’s School 1st XI and beat St Teresa’s 1-0, eventually finishing a respectable fifth out of eight teams – a marked improvement. The two games against Reed’s School were the two best. In the home game, Reed’s brought a team with a mixture of players from their 1st and 2nd teams. The game was very evenly balanced and enjoyable to watch. Trinity were made to pay for missing too many chances, and ended up losing 4-3 with one of the last touches of the game, but the girls did extremely well. When Reed’s were the opponents in the KCS tournament, they had their full 1st team available (complete

with England internationals), but a committed defensive performance kept them at bay, and the game finished 0-0. What were the biggest challenges? With a lot of schools that the girls play against, their teams have been playing together for a number of years. There were occasions when the Trinity girls were outclassed by sides that had clearly much more experience of playing together, and more experience of playing hockey in general. The toughest result to take, however, was the 1-1 draw away against Eltham College. Trinity dominated the match and had dozens of chances to add to the 1-0 lead they’d taken early in the game, but were made to pay for the missed chances when Eltham scored a late equaliser. Who were the star players? The Upper Sixth girls all had very good seasons and were important players in the side – with Laura Sallabank excelling up front and Krista Moody leading by example in defence. Of the Lower Sixth, Madeleine Packard and Lilly Tuesley added some real composure and skill in midfield, with Izzy Newbold and Funmi

From the captain: “It has been an honour to captain the girls’ hockey team this year. We progressed throughout the season both as a team and individual players, and I will miss being a part of an amazing group of people.” Krista Moody

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Morgan offering pace and directness in attack. The most pleasing thing as the coach was to see the whole team’s development in terms of game understanding. A lot of players hadn’t played hockey before coming to Trinity, whereas others play regularly at clubs, so it was difficult at the start of the season to create a style of play that suited everyone. By the end of the year, most people understood the way the team wanted to play. Blythe WalkerSibthorp, Shreya Ganguli and Renee Brown made the most improvements to the technical aspect of their games, and Millie Reid also got better with the more games she played in goal. Final thought from the coach: I think the season was a real success, despite the results perhaps not directly reflecting this. I am looking forward to next season and seeing how the team performs in the cup competitions, as well as trying to get all players comfortable with the style of hockey that we play. Mr Chris Porter

Squad list: Laura Sallabank; Izzy Newbold; Madeleine Packard; Millie Reid; Sarah Rogers; Krista Moody; Sophie Moss; Lilly Tuesley; Blythe Walker Sibthorp; Lucy Wingrove; Eliza Prentice; Funmi Morgan; Jasmine De Maid; Mollie Palmer; Renee Brown; Maddy Burt; Isabel Haddock; Hannah Mahmood; Niamh Singleton; Shreya Ganguli; Deesha Ganguli

Indoor Hockey This season 51 indoor hockey matches were completed by the seven age group teams, and Trinity was undefeated in 55 percent of these. We also participated in three Southern Region tournaments. The U14s comfortably and convincingly won their South regional pool, with victories over Reed’s School 5-0, Eltham College 2-1, St George’s College 4-0 and Sir William Borlase 4-0. The semi-final was a hard-fought affair, but some great individual play from one Perse school player ensured they were the eventual victors, winning 2-0. It was disappointing to not reach the final, but the experience gained was invaluable.

young U14 and U15 players making their debut, we will be able to build a strong squad for next year’s U16 tournament.

seconds of the game, which they managed to convert and another match was drawn 2-2. It was a disappointing end to the tournament, but lessons were learnt, and will be carried forward to next year.

The U16 squad had to play in a preliminary qualifying triangular round to qualify for the South tournament. The first match was difficult, playing against a strong St Lawrence team, and was lost 0-9. However, the next match saw a great improvement and Trinity secured a 5-2 victory over KCS Wimbledon. This was enough to qualify for the Southern Region semi-finals, to be played in Southampton. The tournament started well with a 3-1 victory over Sir William Borlase, however we then lost to Skinners School 1-4 and to King Edward VI 2-7. We failed to qualify for the finals this year, but with a number of

The 1st team squad made the journey to Charterhouse to play in their Southern Region tournament. We started with a strong performance against Portsmouth Grammar School and should have secured a victory. However, Portsmouth held firm and secured a 0-0 draw. The next match was against the very strong Reed’s School and, as is often the case, we produced our best indoor hockey against the best team. Unfortunately, they still managed to defeat us 1-0. Wellington College provided less of a challenge and we managed a 5-0 victory. The hosts, Charterhouse, were the next hurdle and we needed a victory to qualify for the South finals. Despite some disciplined play, once again we failed to capitalise on some excellent attacking opportunities and held on to a narrow 2-1 lead, with just one minute left to play. The luck was not with us and Charterhouse were awarded a penalty corner in the last few

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The U13 and U15 teams both had a difficult season with a number of players not available. Despite this they continued to persevere and showed great resilience. The U11 and U12 squads faced a steep learning curve as many had not played any indoor hockey at all, and some were picking up a hockey stick for the first time. Despite this the U12s managed two victories over Langley Park and had two losses against Whitgift. The U11s finished with honours even against Whitgift, with one victory each and were successful in two other matches, defeating St Aidan’s and The Good Shepherd School. The enthusiasm and willingness to learn from this group is a very positive sign for the future of Trinity indoor hockey. Mr Craig Burke

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What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The wins against John Fisher, RGS Guildford and Riddlesdown Collegiate were all performances of which the team could be proud. Playing against Riddlesdown in the Area Cup was a particular highlight for us, as we came away with a resounding 3-1 win, with two goals from Jack Linscer and a third from Cameron Beglarbegi. I thought we did especially well considering we had no goalkeeper on the day.

Josh Crispin was a constant performer in the backline throughout the season. Jack Linscer and Cameron Beglarbegi collectively secured 13 goals in just six games. Seb Thorpe also should get a mention, as on his day could control a midfield effortlessly. Thomas Persinaru’s dominating voice gives his defenders an overwhelming amount of confidence. Brad Clark made the most improvements – he became an established 1st team player by the end of the season, providing good defensive performances just in front of the back three.

What were the biggest challenges? Our final match against Harris Crystal Palace was one of the more disappointing fixtures, not only as it was a cup final which we lost, but more so the manner in which we lost the game. The performance in ISFA Cup could have also seen some improvement, as we were knocked out in the first round to Lingfield College. However, with a very young team, we would expect to see a better performance next year.

Final thought from the captain: This was one of the more enjoyable seasons for me, as unlike in other years, training sessions had numbers and were filled with quality. It was a pleasure to captain the team alongside Joe Baldwin, and the team should be looking forward to next year with the many talented players to come up.

Thomas McKinnon From the coach: “Mr Gibberd and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with this squad. They were committed and have a style of football that is great to watch. Our Upper Sixth boys will be sorely missed next season, but with the added talent from our current Fourth Year I am sure we will have another great year!” Mr David Kingston

Squad list: Cassius Banton; Max Walker; Marco Fung; Harry Kouzos; Jack Maw; Joe Bertolotti; Cameron Beglarbegi; Brad Clark; Jack Lincser; Prem Woods; Archie McMillan; Thomas McKinnon; Jon Park; Thomas Persinaru; Reuben Matheson; Ben Phan; Elijah Berhane; Seb Thorpe; Ben Flanagan; Joshua Palmer, Josh Crispin, Alfie Velasco, Fred Figueria

Trinity old boy playing for Leeds United Bryce Hosannah, a former mainstay of Trinity’s 1st football team, moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace in August 2017. Bryce, now 19, played 24 games for Leeds’ U23 side last season and scored two goals. In June he signed a new two-year contract and is now looking to make the step up to the 1st team. Head of sport at Trinity Mr Matt Richbell said Bryce is “very talented”. “You could see his potential whilst he was working his way through the year groups and often playing for the year above,” he said. “We hope that he gets to play regularly in the Championship. It is a very challenging division, so will be a fantastic test for him.”

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Under 15 Football What were the highlights of the season? The highlight was how the squad responded to a heavy Ashcombe defeat. The next day the B team worked tirelessly in winning a closely contested away fixture at Box Hill 1-0. The most impressive part was the work rate and the commitment showed by the players. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the outstanding performance from Josh Micklethwait in goal that day. Everyone trained at a high intensity and with a smile on their face, and that energy and enthusiasm was maintained from then on: the A and B teams only lost one more match combined. The atmosphere at training and between the squad members made it an extremely enjoyable season. What was the toughest match? The heavy defeat to Ashcombe School was a low point. It not so much the result, but rather the fact that the effort and enthusiasm was missing from the team. We had a discussion after the match the students pledged to get back to enjoying their football.

Who were the star players? Joseph French was consistently outstanding on the field, and always tried to play the right way. His play was always remarked upon by opposition coaches. Daniel Westwood, Alex Judge, Josh Micklethwait, Jason Hughes and Ayomipo Femi-Osinubi deserve praise for their fantastic commitment and dedication. We received great support and energy from Mr Mansard who has now left us, and from Mr. Hodge who gave a great deal in his relatively short time with the squad. Final thought from the coach: I learnt a great deal in my first season of coaching at Trinity. I was most happy with the way the team responded to some tough defeats and continued to bring positive energy to training all year round. Many of the players also went on what I hear was a thoroughly enjoyable tour to the USA during the Easter holidays. Mr Paul Roberts

From the captain: “The football season was eventful but fun. We started the season badly, taking a couple of losses, but later on the team’s morale and work ethic changed drastically. I am proud of the team because we turned it around and managed to end the season with a huge win.” Joseph French

Squad list: Tom Jackson; Joseph French; Shola Adesina; Oliver Briars; Rhome Jacquart; Ryan Saunders; Ayomipo FemiOsinubi; Sulaymaan Jamil; Jason Hughes; Kai Cumberbatch; Matthew Sexton; Tiwa Ajayi-Obe; Nathan Barnwell; Thomas Merritt; Yaadhavan Thevathas; Oliver Dowsett; Luca Owen; Alex Judge; Fiontan Logan; Daniel Westwood; Kai Patterson; Max Martin; Samir R Patel; Louis RumboldKoch; Josh Micklethwait; William Davies; Ezra Jeyamugunthan; Thomas Jakubkis; Arun Chandradeva; Samora Allen-Evans

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Under 14A Football What were the highlights of the season? Reaching the Croydon Cup final was the biggest highlight. The boys won on penalties in the quarter-final and scored a late winner in a hot semi-final against Harris Academy Purley, which made for an exciting cup run. Despite losing heavily in the final, the boys put in a great shift to only be 1-0 down at half time. Considering that the team that beat them reached the quarter final of the English Schools Cup, so it was always going to be tough to win.

Final thought from the coach: This season was a disjointed one due to the bad weather. Despite this, the lads had quite a good season, with the Croydon Cup final being no less than they deserved. The friendlies were competitive, and all members of the playing squad improved. The highs and lows evened themselves out: we scored 28 goals and conceded 28 across the nine matches that took place.

From the captain: “This season has probably been our best. We have worked hard as a team and some of the individual performances have been very good. The motivation and positivity has played a very big part.” Joe Cotton

Mr Chris Porter

What were the biggest challenges? As this was the first year the under 14s have been in the ESFA Cup, it would have been nice to have gone far in the competition. Losing was tough, although St. Joseph’s were far too good on the day and deserved the comfortable win. The loss followed our 8-0 thumping of Kingston Grammar School the week before. Who were the star players? Joe Cotton was exceptional, finishing as top goal-scorer despite playing in midfield. At the back, Nathan Bowry coped brilliantly with centre forwards. Alongside him, Max Remfry did a great job at centre-back. Khalil Alleyne was a real handful for most defenders with his strength, scoring some important goals. Connor Giblin played in both the semi-final and final of the Croydon Cup, and was one of the best players on the pitch, despite being a year below.

Under 14BC Football What were the highlights of the season? The main highlights of the season were a 5-4 win against Hayes and a 2-1 win against Wilson’s, with a last minute penalty save by Ben Stratford. What were the biggest challenges? We started the season with two losses against Lingfield, which was not a great way to start, and these were quickly followed by a 4-2 loss to a strong Wilson’s side. However, things did improve. Who were the star players? Max Remfry and Ben Stratford were stand

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outs. Their consistent performances earned them regular spots in the A team by the end of the second term. Nicholas Michael grew in confidence throughout the term and managed to score on a couple of occasions. All the boys improved as a group, so it would be unfair to pick out any individuals who improved the most.

U14 squad list: Joe Cotton; Harry Bingley; Khalil Alleyne; Elliot Kallmeyer; Tom Purewal; Ayodeji Joseph; Daniel Curtis; Jay Evemy; Luca Bodereau; Nathan Slack; Kai Patterson; Josh Bell; Nathan Bowry; Jack Byatt; Benjamin Stratford; Roshan Wood; Max Remfry; Pierce Cummins; Ben Turniak de Silva; Joseph Eason; Conor Giblin; Oliver Watkins; Amar Pattani; Elliot Thomas; Xenios Christodoulou; Gethin Roberts

Final thought from the coach: The boys worked extremely hard and were a pleasure to coach. I hope the boys are looking forward to next year already. Mr Schofield and Mr Page

From the captain: “The boys gave a massive amount of effort throughout the term, especially by reaching the croydon cup final.” Max Remfry

Under 13A Football What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

One highlight was our dramatic penalty shootout against Richard Challoner, where Archie Galbraith scored a penalty to put us through to the next round of the cup. We also played in a competitive and extremely tight game against Whitgift in the County Cup. Unfortunately we did not win, but everyone battled and fought for each other and we had great support from parents, teachers and many fellow students.

Joseph Canning and Conor Giblin were immense. Every game they fought their hearts out and were very consistent. Daniel Howson and Ollie Bailey were major surprises as it was their first year at the school and they settled in very well. They were vital players and key assets of our team. In terms of improvement, Alfie Johnson blossomed tremendously, creating chances and scoring goals.

What was the biggest challenge?

This was my second season with these players and they are developing into a very strong and well organised squad. Success in cup competitions will happen very soon for these boys.

We had a strong and consistent season, but our game against Royal Russell in the ISFA Cup was particularly challenging due to their defence being organised and seemingly unbreakable. We sadly lost in the dying embers of extra time, after throwing everything at them.

From the captain: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was over the moon to be named captain and the season was amazing. We improved massively and we made major steps towards becoming one of the top teams in the country. It was delightful to see everyone with a smile on their faces every game. Max Cormack

Final thought from the coach:

Mr Stefan Gibberd

Squad list: Christopher Opoku; Zac McCulloch; Conor Giblin; Alex Tagg; Max Cormack; Archie Galbraith; Daniel Howson; Drew Gormley; Oliver Scarles; Joseph Canning; George Lawrence Green; Freddie Missin; Henry Molyneux; Finlay Kennedy; Oliver Bailey; Samuel Godfrey; Aaron Fakorede; Max Mulcahy; Fred Salway; Andrew Dowsett; Quinn Singh

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What were the highlights of the season? A highlight was an excellent 2-0 victory in the opening match against Dulwich, featuring a rock solid defensive performance as well as some great passing play. Despite some heavy pressure from Dulwich, the team stayed strong and goals from Jaiden Mayhew-Lock and Fred Salway sealed a deserved victory. The 2-0 win against St John’s Leatherhead towards the end was also excellent, featuring some great attacking play. What were the biggest challenges? With the weather playing havoc with the

fixture list later in the season, there was a lot of disruption of matches and the team’s rhythm. This culminated in two defeats in two days, including a Croydon Cup match, both of which were played in appalling conditions. Credit to the boys for the way in which they dealt with those tough defeats. Who were the star players? Fred Salway spearheaded impressive attacking play, supported ably by Jaiden MayhewLock and Phelan Matheson. Vice-captain Max Mulcahy showed a committed attitude and a willingness to play in any position. He

eventually found his natural home controlling games in midfield. Kane Fleary and Nathan Fakorede formed a formidable centre back partnership, combining physical determination with an impressive ability to read the game. Final thought from the coach: The squad is full of potential and they showed glimpses of that talent with two outstanding wins, but with the later games so badly interrupted by the weather, it was hard to gain and maintain any momentum. We look forward to putting that right next year. Mr Andrew Magee From the vice-captain: “We had a rough season, not being as successful as we might have liked to be, but I feel that as a team we put in our best efforts. We always came out of each game with something to learn. I was very proud of the commitment we put in.” Kiaro King

Squad list: Samuel Godfrey; Dylan Rainsford; Nathan Fakorede; Kane Fleary; David Aisa Miller; Kiaro King; Max Mulcahy; Aaron Fakorede; Archie Galbraith; Phelan Matheson; Fred Salway; Kofi Akuoko; Harry Brown; Jaiden Mayhew-Lock; Daniel Ekundayo; Joel Conrathe; Alessandro Mutti; Edward Rata; Raahil Khan

Under 13C Football What were the highlights of the season? All boys worked hard and played with great spirit and determination to win, sealing victory in all our games. The season started against Dulwich Prep London and ended with King’s College School, Wimbledon – a noteworthy fixture as the U13C was the Trinity team to win against them.. The best match was our game against St John’s Leatherhead, in which we had a 11-0 victory. What was the toughest match? Our match against Lingfield College was particularly difficult as it was an away game and the boys felt the pressure. However, we still managed to win this match 2-1 by not giving in. Who were the star players? Benjamin Brunet and Luca Fooks showed consistently good performances. Aarush Wangoo’s determination to stay in the game despite his injury deserves admiration, and 94

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was a major factor in our victory against KCS Wimbledon. Zain Mirza and Benjamin Brunet made the biggest improvements in this season. Final thought from the coach: It was pleasing to see such enthusiasm and willingness to play in the games from our boys. Morale was high and boys deserved victory in every match. Mr Ali Reza

From the captain: “It was very enjoyable to have an unbeaten season this year. We had a great group of players, who all showed great improvement over the course of season.” Arun Sithamparapillai Squad list: Benjamin Brunet; Zac Burt; Oliver Davidson; Mekaiel Hameed; Raahil Khan; Roma Matebalavu; Zain Mirza; Dylan Rainsford; Ishan Sabharwal; Adrian Serville; Luca Fooks; Arun Sithamparapillai; Seth Thompson; Jasper Weekes; Toby Young

Under 12A Football What were the highlights of the season? The highlight is without doubt our Surrey Cup run to the final, then beating Whitgift 3-2 on the day to lift the trophy! We had a number of tough games leading up to the final including against Hampton and Coombe Boys, where we had to be at our best to win. But the performances and attitudes from everyone at the final against Whitgift pushed us over the line. We scored a couple of fantastic goals and showed real fighting spirit when going behind. To come back and win was an amazing achievement. We also realised this squad has only lost two games in two years!

the match in the final. The whole defensive unit also made massive improvements. We have never struggled to score goals, but the boys have worked hard in training and have become well-structured and solid all over the pitch. Final thought from the coach: It was a fantastic season finished in the perfect way. The whole year group have been a joy to coach, and I look forward to working with them again next year. Mr David Kingston

What was the toughest challenge?

From the captain: “Everyone has enjoyed playing and we can’t wait for next season to begin, we are hoping to challenge for the Surrey cup again and maybe even the ISFA cup!” Quinn Singh

Squad list: Oliver Scarles; Andrew Dowsett; Omar Leon; Ben Martin; Nathan Brown; Joe Hutchings; Isaiah Bogle; Archie Holman; Max Beadle; Hassan Kara; Nathan Good; Quinn Singh; Dan Brown; Charlie Carter; Jamie Potts; Max Farrell

Our biggest low was the loss to Hampton in the ISFA cup 3-2. However, the boys didn’t let it affect them. We played them again a month or so later in the Surrey cup and this time won the fixture 4-3. Who were the star players? Jamie Potts was a defender last season but tried his hand in goal just before Christmas. His confidence and handling ability was brilliant and he became one of the first names on the team sheet by the end. He was also man of

Under 12B Football What were the highlights of the season? It was amazing to only lose one match between the Bs and Cs in the entire season. They showed incredible team spirit and support throughout the year group. The last match of the season against Harris Academy was superb. We lost through penalties, but it showcased just how much the boys had developed and they demonstrated some incredible football.

Squad list: Edward Wilkie; Isaiah Bogle; Omar Leon; Hassan Kara; Joe Hutchings; Archie Holman; Nathan Good; James Baxter; Daniel Brown; Temi Asanbe; Oliver Wilcox; Reni Aigbogun; Tobi Ogunyemi; Jamie Potts; Daniel Basini; Jaedon Osei-Bonsu; Micah Thomas; Zach Downey; Samson Goldschmied; Max Farell; Max Beadle; Jack Mann; Zac Smith; Nathan Woodall; Jedidiah Sackey; Andrew Dowsett; Charlie Carter; Rhys McCarthy

Who were the star players? Jamie Potts was excellent, starting his journey in B team defence and developing into an A team goalie – and a pretty special one at that. Andrew Dowsett was the most improved player – he is now a strong A team player whose performance you can rely on match after match. Final thought from the coach: This was an incredible season full of highs, and the boys have gone from strength to strength. From pre-season football to cup final glories, the U12s have made a fantastic mark in their first year at Trinity. Ms Lucy Charlton

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Under 11A Football

What were the highlights of the season?

What was the toughest match?

The boys have played some cracking football this season. We had some big wins against Orchard Way Primary School. The boys lost 1-0 in the first of two matches against them, after they pinched a late winner. However, our boys got their revenge by crushing them in the second match with a 6-2 victory. Michael Tademan’s hattrick earned him man of the match. We also won well against Monks Orchard and then Atwood Primary School in the Croydon Cup. Winning the Croydon League was a great achievement.

Crashing out of the Croydon Cup with a 4-0 loss against St Joseph’s Juniors was difficult to digest for the boys. They fought hard up until the final whistle and created a few opportunities which they failed to convert into goals. They were outclassed by a genuinely stronger team. Who were the star players? Our goal keepers, Jacob King and Eric Trinder, have been outstanding. Both have made some incredible saves and have kept us in matches

such as the draws against Forrest Academy and Royal Russell. A number of new boys broke into the squad: Felix De Souza has proven himself to be a solid defender and Joseph Whittle showed good movement with the ball and earned himself a spot in the team. Final thought from the coach: These group of boys have shown great spirit. Max Virley has led the team very well and has worked hard to get the best out of his team in every match. Mr Brijesh Patel From the captain: “It has been a fun year. Only Mr Patel and Mr Cole can bring the world of Maths and Physics into football. They have been great.” Max Virley

Squad list: Eric Trinder; Max Virley; Seamus Holton; Michael Tadman; Lars Hansen; Franco Hillier; Lewis Roberts; Jacob King; Felix De Souza; Joseph Mamode; Joshua Whittle

Under 11B Football What were the highlights of the season? The highlights were the training sessions, where the boys consistently demonstrated fantastic enthusiasm and got fully involved with every task. The best match was a fantastic 7-0 victory over Orchard Way Primary School, with the boys playing champagne football at times – there were many similarities to how Barcelona move the ball around. A special mention to Jonathan ‘Messi’ Brunet who scored an excellent hat trick during the game. Who were the star players? A special mention has to go to the captain,

Henry Weekes. His ability to kick the ball 40 yards proved very useful to clear the lines from defence, but also enabled him to score some spectacular goals from within his own half. He regularly had the opportunity to play for the A team but chose to stay in the Bs where he knew he was needed as the leader. Plenty of players made vast improvements this season but I would pick out Felix De Souza who started as the reserve goalkeeper, then became starting goalkeeper, followed by left back and then he ended up as a defender for the As.

Final thought from the coach: I thoroughly enjoyed working with this group of boys this year and they showed the best commitment I have seen during my time at Trinity. This meant I regularly took a squad of 15 to the 7 a-side matches to give everyone a game who deserved one. And even though each one got less than half a game they would still never complain. Mr Matthew Cole

From the captain: “This season was a fantastic experience for all the players. It has been amazing seeing players develop and we have had some extraordinary moments either scoring a fantastic goal or defending to hold on to our lead. It has been a privilege to play for and captain the Bs this year.” Henry Weekes

Squad list: Pranav Agrawal; Jonathan Brunet; Frank Collins; Kieran Coonghe; Oskar Crabtree; Felix De Souza; Joshua D’Souza Konda; Matthew Johnsen; Oliver Keers; Dan Miller; Adhi Sasikumar; Zeeshan Satheesan; Henry Weekes (c); Joshua Whittle; Boaz Wong

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Football in the USA A group of 21 under 14s and 15s travelled to Chicago and Indianapolis in the Easter break for a football tour. The training facilities were fantastic during our USA tour, and the boys improved both as individuals and, importantly, as a team. This was reflected in our match results as we remained unbeaten throughout our time in America. The squad managed three wins and one draw, scoring 12 goals in the process, and Nathan Slack finished up as our top goalscorer. Away from the football, the boys enjoyed a range of activities such as a sightseeing tour of Chicago, a basketball game, a baseball game, a visit to Toyota Park (Chicago Fire’s stadium), a tour of the Indianapolis Colts stadium and bubble football. Our students were also very lucky to stay with host families for two nights

in La Grange, near Chicago, where they sampled life in an American suburb. Our last day included a presentation where, amongst other awards, Kai Patterson was voted Coaches’ Player and Ayo Femi-Osinubi was given Players’ Player. Mr Kingston’s team won the team competition, while we were treated to some breakfast entertainment by the losing side, Mr Cole’s. Overall, it was a fantastic tour that was beneficial to everyone on and off the pitch. The boys behaved impeccably and gained experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

Match results:

Tri-County SC 0-3 Trinity Goalscorers: Adesina 2, Cumberbatch MOTM: Nathan Bowry Northwind SC 3-5 Trinity Goalscorers: Slack 5 MOTM: Nathan Slack Celtics 2-3 Trinity Goalscorers: Patterson, Hughes, Slack MOTM: Jason Hughes FC Pride 1-1 Trinity Goalscorer: Jackson MOTM: Ayo Femi-Osinubi

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1st VII Netball What were the highlights of the season?

What were the biggest challenges?

Final thought from the coach:

We were entering unknown territory this season, as the 1st VII netball team was made up entirely of Lower Sixth girls. Inevitably being a new team has meant that there has been much work to do, and unsurprisingly we were not ready for the county tournament in October. The fact that we lost to the eventual winners of our group by only two goals showed the potential the team had. This potential was developed as the season progressed, resulting in wins against teams such as KCS Wimbledon, Caterham, Dunnottar and St Olaves.

The unseasonably bad weather and snow sadly resulted in many matches being cancelled, which disrupted the season. The Croydon tournament was also a chance for us to show how much we had improved, but it happened to be an off day for everyone, and the girls came away frustrated with their performance. It did however provide them with plenty to work on and the determination to fulfil their potential – they didn’t lose a match after that.

It has been great fun to work with a new group of talented and dedicated girls, and develop a new team. This year has worked really well as a building block for the 2018-19 season, and I am excited to see just what the girls can achieve next year.

The match against St Olaves was outstanding. They always provide tough opposition and we were neck and neck for much of it, but the team pulled away in the second half thanks a new shooting combination of Keya Patel and Mollie Palmer, which clicked into place. It was a great team effort and a really pleasing way to end the year.

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Who were the star players? The girls have worked fantastically well together, particularly as they were a completely new team. However Niamh Singleton and Renee Brown have led the way with their skill and determination. Most improved was Blythe Walker-Sibthorpe, who has worked particularly hard at changing her game to ensure it becomes more defensive. She is now very much a force to be reckoned with, and she and Renee proved a very powerful defensive unit by the end of the season.

Ms Rebecca Wallace From the captain: “The team has gelled together really well, and it has shown in our results. We have shown a lot of potential, l such as in our game against KCS, and I look forward to what next season will bring.” Niamh Singleton

Squad list: Niamh Singleton (c); Mollie Palmer; Maddie Packard; Keya Patel; Katie Woolcott; Lily Tuesley; Izzy Newbold; Blythe Walker-Sibthorpe; Renee Brown

2nd VII Netball What were the highlights of the season? We made it to the semi-finals of the Croydon Schools and lost to the eventual winners. We played so well that day, beating a number of 1st VII teams on the way to the semis. Our best match was against Royal Russell, who we beat by just one goal. Both teams were evenly matched, and we came out on top through sheer perseverance and resilience. What was the biggest challenge? This was losing to KCS in the first game – we had barely gelled as a team and we faced a very experienced and well drilled KCS team who showed no mercy. It wasn’t our day. Who were the star players? Shivani Dattani was the star player. She was a go-getter on the court and would always hassle every opponent and “get in their

grill”! She was voted player of the match so many times by her opponents for her sheer determination. She is an outstanding player, and one that everyone would want in their team. Keya Patel was a big surprise. She seems so laid back, but can that girl shoot! Towards the end I don’t think she missed; she was the safest pair of hands on the court. Sarah Rogers made the most improvement. She held the defence together with her grit, and despite provocation from a number of shooters, kept calm and worked tirelessly.

From the captain: “Netball combined the enjoyment of a hobby and the chance to represent the school, and was a great way for the girls to spend time working together. We have been able to demonstrate our hard work in a way that differed from our academic studies. We all look forward to the next sensational season!” Shivani Dattani

Final thought from the coach: It has been such a fun season. We have some ups and down, but as things progressed I felt we really came together as a team. I am so proud of the girls and I know we can keep moving forwards with our great team spirit.

Squad list: Keya Patel; Shivani Dattani; Gabrielle Huggins; Lucy Beeson; Katarina Simic; Sarah Rogers; Krista Moody

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3rd and 4th VII Netball What were the highlights of the season? The highlight was the energy and the enthusiasm with which all girls played, come rain or shine. The best match was the closely fought fixture against Caterham, which was a thriller to watch! The girls improved their score quarter on quarter, but unfortunately they pipped us 13-11 in the nail-biting last few minutes. What were the biggest challenges? We faced tough opposition in the form of KCS

Wimbledon and Caterham, but the girls always played with huge smiles on their faces and never stopped supporting each other.

over the season, resulting in her being a feared opponent that nobody wanted to mark.

Who were the star players?

This season has been a lot of fun, especially in training sessions. The girls were always willing to try out one of our off-the-wall netball drills, and were always up for a game of “killer”. We’ll be sad to see the Upper Sixth netballers go, and we hope they continue enjoying netball in their next adventures.

With the good humour of Shirley Ibegbulam, Deesha Ganguli and Hannah Mahmood, along with Georgie Gillespie’s hard work and Nivashinie Logeswaren’s unconventional but impressive shooting, the 3rd and 4th squads were a joy to work with. Emma Sheldon’s defensive presence developed impressively

Final thought from the coach:

Ms Victoria Boorman and Ms Stephanie Justin

From the captains: “Being part of the 3rd team was so much fun! It was great to see everyone improve and play better as a team as the season progressed. The best thing about playing with these girls was the encouragement we all gave each other, as well as the enjoyment and laughs we had whilst training.” Deesha Ganguli “This season of netball has been beautifully brilliant! The 3rd and 4th teams made noticeable improvements from last year in fitness and in possession of the ball. Furthermore, our skill and talent was displayed to the whole school, not only the staff vs student match, but also the girls vs boys match, which was an amazing experience to be a part of.” Shirley Ibegbulam Squad list: Devina Shah; Emilie Clark; Kate Hanton; Sophie Hanton; Maria Mallet; Lucy Wingrove; Emma Sheldon; Isabel Haddock; Georgiana Gillespie, Deesha Ganguli; Shirley Ibegbulam; Niv Logeswaren; Hannah Mahmood; Shreya Ganguli; Sophie Moss; Zayna Ahamadeen; Eliza Prentice

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1st XI Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

What was the biggest surprise?

The key highlights came towards the end. The better weather produced quicker wickets which certainly played to our strengths. The Trinity 20/20 competition at Reigate brought dominant displays in both the semi-final and the final. Having dispatched St George’s Weybridge with over 12 overs to spare in the semi, we took on and beat Epsom College who had easily beaten Reigate Grammar with a fair degree of comfort in their semi-final. A 35-run win in the final was a fair reflection of our performance. The MCC drawn match was a culmination of our progress throughout the summer. A fine 90 from Abishek Sabesan set the foundation, and to draw a game needing 4 off the last ball was a fine effort. The most satisfying match was the win against Hampton School. We were defending a small total and won by 14 runs when most of the parents thought we’d be home by mid-afternoon.

Nathan Barnwell’s continued progression is going to be very exciting to watch over the coming years. His introduction to the Surrey 2nd XI shows how quickly he is climbing the ladder: he took a couple of wickets and a catch.

We managed to obtain a tie, requiring 5 runs from 2 overs with 3 wickets in hand, and still had 2 wickets left at the end.

What were the biggest challenges? The strongest side we came up against was Eastbourne College, and there was no shame in finishing second there. But losses against Langley Park and in particular Reeds in the Caterham T20 were hard to swallow for different reasons. In neither game did we do ourselves justice.

Nicholas Johnsen and Finlay Baker both showed how vital they were to the team, and went from strength to strength. Special mention goes to Izzy Newbold, not just for constant improvement, but for never looking out of place amongst her peers. She brought a positive attitude to every game, and didn’t complain once when she didn’t bowl because the totals we set with the bat weren’t high enough. Captain Alexander Robertson has shown fine leadership and brought passion and energy. This was summed up by him finishing an exam and taking the train to Reigate to play in what turned out to be the final. Most improved was Alex Connaghton, who was certainly a good addition to the team and has the makings of a hard-hitting all-rounder for 2019.

Under 15A Cricket What were the highlights of the season? The highlight was once again winning the Surrey Cup. There was some memorable wins along the way, most notably beating Hampton. It will be remembered for Nathan Barnwell’s incredible 100* off 59 balls. It was also great to win our Surrey Cup Final against Tiffin comfortably with Rosh Malhotra scoring a very mature 46*. Who were the star players? It has been pleasing to see Rosh Malhotra develop as captain. He has also been our most consistent performer with the bat with some outstanding innings. Sulaymaan Jamil has continued to impress with the ball and has bowled some devastating spells, especially against Wilson’s in our Surrey Cup semi-final. Lorcan O’Byrne Nestor has played some very good innings for the A team after being a regular in the B team. Rhome Jacquart has made big improvements to both his bowling and batting and became a key player.

Final thought from the coach: This was a very rewarding first season in charge of the 1st XI. After a slow start, the team really flourished towards the end, and with youth in abundance, there’s a lot to look forward to for 2019. I’d like to thank Alexander Roberts for his excellent leadership throughout the year, and wish both Rithik Hari and Elliot Lilley the very best in their cricket careers post Trinity. Mr Sam Schofield Squad list: Alexander Roberts; Rithik Hari Elliot Lilley; Pawan Peethamber; Abishek Sabesan; Sam Heape; Finlay Baker; Nicholas Johnsen; Marlowe Cadiz; Nathan Barnwell; Izzy Newbold; Finn Harris; Joshua Mogford; Adam Mahmood; Alex Connaghton; Alex Zaborniak; Roshan Malhotra

From the captain:

Luca Owen came back extremely well after an injury last season, becoming a key bowler.

“I have enjoyed captaining the team. It will be a shame that we may not play together again next year, but hopefully we can continue to develop our cricket. I would like to thank Mr Beresford-Miller for coaching us.”

Final thought from the coach:

Rosh Malhotra

It is the end of an era. I have worked with this group of boys for four years and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute. They are a great group of young men, who I am sure will continue to do well in senior cricket in the years to come. Mr Grant Beresford-Miller

Squad list: Raul Unnithan; Rosh Malhotra; Nathan Barnwell; Zach Figueira; Sulaymaan Jamil; Rhome Jacquart; Tom Mogford; Samir Patel; Amaan Afridi; Louis-Rumbold-Koch; Tom Hopkins; Luca Owen; Marcus Lilley; Jay Evemy; Gethin Roberts; Alex Burcombe

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Under 15B Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

Final thought from the captain:

The best match was against Eltham College. We have made a big improvement from last year on our ability to field and create higher pressure situations for the batsman, so we have been able to defend our totals more easily.

The season has meant a lot to me, as we have come a long way from last year. We were more able to win games or make them closer, because even in the Dulwich and Eastbourne games we could have won if we had not lost our wickets.

What was the biggest challenge:

Euan Jones

The games against Eastbourne and Dulwich College were both very difficult matches. Who were the star players? The most improved player is Kishan Patel, as he started off this season moving up to the Bs and he has gone on to score a 50 against Eastbourne. The star player has to be Alex Baxter-Brand due to the number of wickets he has taken this year with his bowling.

This had to be the excellent unbeaten partnership between Jasper KirkpatrickNavarre and Matt Sexton in the final game against KCS Wimbledon. The pair played sensibly to score 80 runs together and convert a game we were losing into a comfortable victory. Who were the star players? The star player had to be Nikhil Paranjape, who not only revealed himself as a very skilful batsman and bowler, but he also excelled in his role of captain and made my job very easy. The biggest improvement was made by Yaya

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“The team played very well collectively, and we worked on our mistakes such as our batting technique. We all enjoyed the season and made every game a serious competition.” Nikhil Paranjape

Squad list: Amaan Afridi; Kobby Akuoko; Alexander Baxter-Brand; Arun Chandradeva; Thomas Haunstetter; Tom Hopkins; Jason Hughes; Euan Jonas; Josh Micklethwait; Kishan Patel; Samir R Patel; Harry Rodway; Louis RumboldKoch; Ryan Saunders; Matthew Sexton; Yaadhavan Thevathas; Sam Tilley; Benjamin Wilding;

Under 15C Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

From the captain:

Thevathas, who started the season bowling 10 ball overs, but by the end had learned how to bowl on the stumps consistently and even threw in some bouncers to entertain the batsmen. Final thought from the coach: I couldn’t have asked for a better final team at Trinity. The boys put in maximum effort in both training and matches, and represented Trinity excellently in every game. Although we didn’t win every game, it was a thoroughly enjoyable season and ended with an excellent victory. Mr Matthew Cole

From the coach: “This was my second season in charge of this team, and very noticeable improvements have been made by all players.” Mr Stefan Gibberd

Under 14A Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The stand-out highlight was winning the Surrey County final at Whitgift School against Whitgift. It was a 35-over match in very hot conditions resulting in a resounding win. They lost the toss and were asked to field on a great batting surface, but they showed great resolve, with Whitgift well placed on 51-1 off 8 overs. Spin was brought into the attack, which was the catalyst for the fight-back. With some superb fielding, they bowled Whitgift out for 105 and went about the chase in a very mature way, reaching the target in 25 overs with Gethin Roberts 35* and Jay Evemy with 40 runs. This has been their third successive year of cup final wins as a team.

The whole team is excellent, but one individual performance is worth a mention: Jay Evemy’s 133 against Ardingly College was an absolute masterclass in attack minded batting from ball 1. The most improved player was Ben Turniak de Silva. Despite a few injuries, he has turned himself into a regular A team player and improved his bowling a huge amount, and his fielding has been absolutely exceptional.

From the captain: “It was a fantastic season with the boys. We had a goal to win the Surrey Cup for the third year running, and we did it convincingly. Mr Edwards helped us along the way with useful all round tips and we thank him for being our coach.” Marcus Lilley

Final thought from the coach: This is a superb team and it has been a pleasure to coach them. Mr Marc Edwards

What were the biggest challenges? We have had two defeats to Hampton and Epsom where we were missing a number of key players who were playing for the U15 team. However, the experiences they encountered in both very tight matches meant that they were exceptionally well prepared for whatever the cup final would throw at them.

Squad list: Gethin Roberts; Jaihan Khurll; Jay Evemy; Joe Cotton; Alex Burcombe; Marcus Lilley; Bertie Little; Leo Hollywood; Toby Kerr; Yash Shetty; Ben Turniak de Silva; Jojo Quah Quah; Aarush Wangoo; Ishan Sarbawhal; Arav Ganguli

Under 14C Cricket What were the highlights of the season? A couple of individual performances stick out for me. Obieze Akubueze worked extremely hard on his bowling action, and watching him take his first wicket was a great moment. With the bat, Tom Purewal was called up at short notice for the game against Cedars, and he went on to make 48 not out. The biggest win was a 10-wicket victory over St John’s, Leatherhead, but the most impressive win was probably away at Cedars. Trinity bowled first and Cedars’ opening batsman made a lot of runs. The lads kept plugging away and eventually got him out, before dismissing most of their other dangerous players. Karim Yoosoofsah took a number of important wickets, and Tom Purewal went on to make a big impact in the run chase.

Karim Yoosoofsah and Joe D’Mello. Gabriel Southcombe performed admirably after becoming the regular opening batsman, and his opening partners included Bashir Olatunji, Max Remfry, and Ross Sinclair (the latter two both doing well behind the stumps too). Josh Bell started well and was unlucky that an injury cut his season short. Final thought from the coach: The boys have been a pleasure to coach. Winning games always creates a nice atmosphere, but more pleasing were the individual improvements. Seeing other players celebrating their teammates’ success was brilliant. Mr Chris Porter

From the captain: “This season was very successful and enjoyable. I look forward to doing it all again next year.” Anirudha Vikram

Squad list: Joe D’Mello; Nishil Patel; Karim Yoosoofsah; Obieze Akubueze; Oliver Pay; Max Remfry; Anirudha Vikram; Bashir Olatunji; Gabriel Southcombe; Josh Bell; Ross Sinclair; Khalil Alleyne; Arjun Bhinda; Joshua Ellis; Bilal Ismail; Joshua Muyobo; George Ogden; Seun Ogunyemi; George Papa; Surya Vijayanand; Anand Clarke; Harry Daykin; Tom Purewal;

What was the biggest challenge? The boys travelled across to Hampton with three top order batsmen and both wicket keepers unavailable. Hampton batted first, posting a huge total of over 200 runs. Although the boys worked hard, they fell a long way short, resulting in our only loss. Who were the star players? Anirudha Vikram and Nishil Patel were captain and vice-captain respectively, and both did well with the bat and ball. Other key bowlers were Oliver Pay, Obieze Akubueze,

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Under 13A Cricket What were the highlights of the season? It was amazing to get to the final of the Surrey Cup after bowling out Whitgift for 85 in the semi-final. It was a culmination of all the hard work put in by the boys, and the semi-final was the best match I’ve seen for a long time. Batting first, we struggled and only managed to reach 88, which seemed to be a low score on a good pitch. In the second innings the boys went out positively and began to put Whitgift under pressure. Ishan Sabharwal took 3 wickets in 4 balls and turned the game around. Pressure from the Trinity fielders caused 3 run outs, the last of which in the final over won the game.

to situations as they arise. In particular, Zac Burt’s captaincy has improved greatly. He is continuously encouraging and supports his team mates in all situations, which is an incredibly important skill for someone of such a young age. Final thought from the coaches: It has been an amazing year where the boys have really developed, not only technically but in the way they think about the game. We have loved coaching this group and wish them all the best for the future.

From the captain: “We’ve had a really good cricket season and have made a lot of progress as a team. The highlight was reaching the Surrey cup final.” Zac Burt

Squad list: Will Bishop; Zac Burt; Henry Farquharson; Luca Fooks; Archie Galbraith; Aarav Ganguli; Samuel Godfrey; Drew D Gormley; Finlay Kennedy; George Lawrence Green; Luke McDowall; Gabriel Pattison-Binns; William Peart-Smith; Athithan Sabesan; Ishan Sabharwal; Alex Tagg; Aarush Wangoo

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What were the biggest challenges? A couple of losses to Epsom and Wilson’s were disappointing, but the team learnt a lot from those performances and improved as a consequence. Who were the star players? Aarush Wangoo scored four 50s and a hundred this season, making him our most prolific run scorer. Will Bishop started in the B team but has come a long way this year, and ended playing for the A team on a number of occasions. As a team the boys have come on leaps and bounds and are able to adapt

Under 13B Cricket What were the highlights of the season? It was a slow start due to the rain, but we have had plenty cracking moments. George Lawrance-Green scored a well-executed 55 of 42 balls against Dulwich Preparatory London’s 2nd XI, Archie Galbraith managed an exhilarating 51* off 29 against Eltham U13B, and there were an impressive 11 wickets for the captain, Oliver Butler. The team have had plenty of success, winning 7 out of the 8 matches. The most entertaining match by far was against DPL. At one point our team were on 13 for 3 wickets, and I felt the match was well and truly over. However, a small 4th wicket partnership of 25 between Henry Holyneux and George Lawrence-Green and a 6th wicket partnership of 54 between George Lawrence-Green and Henry Farquharson helped the team reach a competitive 128 for 7 in their 20 overs. In the end, DPL just fell short, making 110 runs which led to a win by 18 runs. What was the biggest challenge? Losing to Whitgift U13B was tough to digest. Unfortunately, our boys were genuinely out104

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matched by a team which punished any bad bowling, bowled consistently well and fielded sharply to apply pressure on our batsmen. Who were the star players? Finlay Kennedy gave a superb runout against St John’s Leatherhead from deep extra cover and a quick reflex catch at silly midoff. Oliver Bulter has been a superb captain, making excellent choices with the bowlers, batters, and fielding. His catch whilst running backwards from mid-off against Epsom was sensational. Jasper Weekes and Henry Brown have bowled ruthlessly this season to take 8 wickets each across all the fixtures. Aditya Iyer’s pace bowling has really troubled the opposition at times. Sam Godfrey was the team’s first-class wicketkeeper who has improved match after match. Final thought from the coach: What a season! The boys have worked so hard to produce some excellent results. At the same time, they have had so much fun out on the field. Mr Brijesh Patel

From the captain: “I have thoroughly enjoyed playing cricket this year. It’s a shame we couldn’t play with more players, as everyone wanted to join our B team!” Oliver Butler Squad list: Will Bishop; Harry Brown; Henry Brown; Oliver Butler (Captain); Henry Farquharson; Archie Galbraith; Samuel Godfrey; Mekiael Hameed; Aditya Iyer; Finlay Kennedy; Luke McDowall; Sam Medcraft; Zain Mirza; Henry Molyneux; Jasper Weekes

From the captain:

Under 13C Cricket What were the highlights of the season? The last two games of the season, whilst unfortunately both defeats, were the most competitive matches we played. Our match against Whitgift especially epitomised the team’s cohesion, resilience and sporting spirit. Our game against Hampton was our best team performance. Having bowled them all out before the allocated 20 overs, we then set about the run chase in a tremendous fashion with an excellent batting display: So much so that two batsman were retired to give someone else a chance!

“This season was fun to play as the team had a mixture of characters, and it was always even better when we won as everyone would be happy.” Zac McCulloch

I genuinely believe this is the strongest C team in the school. Final thought from the coach: It has been an absolute pleasure to coach and be a part of such brilliant squad. The boys have conducted themselves admirably and certainly mad my job as easy as it could be. The guidance and leadership of Zac, Will and Stanley has been exceptional.

Squad list: Aditya Iyer; Arun Sithamparapillai; Daniel Howson; Frankie James; Fred Salway; Freddie Missin; Harry Brown; Jaime Howard-Calle; Jasper Weekes; Jay Rabheru; Kiaro King; Raahil Khan; Sam Medcraft; Sebastian Pickering; Stanley Chilvers; Tom Binns; William Reeve; Zac McCulloch

Mr Toby Drake

What was the biggest challenge? Our match against Cranmore was the most difficult result to accept. The match was hugely competitive and we only lost by a narrow margin; the team felt that we certainly did enough to win it, but fell short at the last hurdle. Who were the star players? Freddie Missin has had a phenomenal season; he was retired twice and was even selected to play up in the B team! Credit to the hard work and dedication he has shown. It was obvious from the first day of pre-season that Fred Salway was going to be a genuine asset. Through his commitment, he has improved his bowling tremendously and became one of the strongest bowling attacks. The talent and strength of the team is incredible.

Under 12A Cricket What were the highlights of the season? After a rain-soaked start, the team beat Ibstock Place by 10 wickets, St John’s Leatherhead by 1 run, and Eltham College and Wimbledon College by 10 wickets. However, the highlight was the thrilling Surrey finals day. In the semifinal, the boys beat St George’s by 20 runs, with Archie Holman taking 3-18, and then claiming the title against RGS Guildford in the final by 8 wickets, with Luca Baker scoring 52*. In the Cup quarter-final the team faced an undefeated Kingston Grammar School team. Despite being bowled out for 84, a disciplined bowling attack and a fine performance in the field saved the day, including two run outs, and we bowled KGS out for 73. What was the toughest match? The most difficult match was against a strong Dulwich team, who set 178 off their 20 overs with a fine century from one of their batsmen.

At 67-7 it looked as if the undefeated season was well and truly over, however a halfcentury from Ishaan Mohan supported by a strong 30 from Rahil Patel meant the boys fell just 5 runs short. Who were the star players? Max Beadle has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat, scoring essential runs, particularly when arriving at the creases under tricky circumstances. Both Samson Goldschmeid and Dillen Patel have made huge strides forward with ball in hand, developing into very potent options in the bowling attack. Final thought from the coach: It has been incredibly pleasing to see a high number of boys represent the A team, showing the strength in depth of the year group. Even more pleasing for me is the growth in them as a team, particularly the

transferrable skills that boys have taken form the game such as humility, respect and giving it their best go. Mr Ian Kench From the captain: “As a team this year we have progressed a lot from the start to the end both on and off the field. We all respect the umpires decisions and the other team. In training we have worked very hard and attended extra training as well. It has paid off on the pitch and we showed team spirit to win the county cup.” Oli Falero

Squad list: Luca Baker; Max Beadle; Daniel Brown; Charlie Carter; Oliver Falero; Samson Goldschmied; Archie Holman; Rhys McCarthy; Ishaan Mohan; Rahil Patel; Tayen Patel; Dillen Patel-Ramcharran; Jamie Potts; Elliott Southworth; Oscar Sweeney; Micah Thomas; Oliver Wilcox

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What were the highlights of the season? The best moment was beating Whitgift on the last day, which was a great credit to the team and to what they had learned. Typically, they made it a lot closer than they needed to but just nicked it; top stuff!

performer and Teddy’s span – when he eventually deployed it! – was revelation. Teams never run without the unsung heroes though and Joe – always our best fielder – did whatever he was asked to with a tremendously positive attitude.

What was the toughest match?

Final thought from the coach:

The day before, they played a very good Wilson’s A team, and it was the first time they’d had to face really good opposition. In one short afternoon, they learned a lot about bowling and fielding under real pressure.

This was a great bunch of cricketers to work with. The perennial problem facing B teams is the relative scarcity of really good opposition on whom to hone your edge as a team. The tough matches are always best for player development, and I am pleased – in a way! – that we lost to Wilson’s as it taught them a bit about pressure.

Who were the star players? The heartbeat of the 12Bs was Micah, who did everything with a smile and with intent, but Reni really came on as a bowler and Tayen batted really well. Oscar was a reliable

Squad list: Reni Aigbogun; Dan Brown; George Brown; Nathan Brown; Will Burbidge; Charlie Carter; Andy Dowsett; Samson Goldschmied; Felix Gomulka; Nathan Good; Joe Hutchings; Jack Mann; Ben Martin; Rhys McCarthy; Keyur Patel; Khush Patel; Tayen Patel; Quinn Singh; Oscar Sweeney; Micah Thomas; Fred Turpin; Oliver Wilcox; Teddy Wilkie.

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From a key player: “Playing for the U12Bs was a way to have fun, learn all about cricket and experience some nailbiting games in the process. We also gained a lot of experience when we were left to pick our own bowling and batting order, and we had to pick things up in our lower moments.” Micah Thomas

Under 12C Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

Final thought from the coach:

These would be beating Wilson’s B team and a convincing victory over Hampton. The biggest highlight for me as a coach would be the progress the team has made in all aspects of cricket. Beating Dulwich College away was also good.

For many, this was their first season of cricket, and it was a successful season with only a couple of losses. The boys’ attitude and application was brilliant.

What was the biggest challenge? Whitgift away proved a hurdle too big for us, but the most impressive aspect of the game was our ground fielding, which was by far the best we had fielded all season. Who were the star players? Star player was Zac Downey, whose explosive hitting and tight bowling often helped give us the impetus we needed. George Brown made huge improvement, proving to be a useful allrounder, scoring some useful runs and taking important wickets. The captain, Jack Mann, deserves a special mention for his outstanding leadership and the progress he made in regard to his wicket keeping. Nathan Good proved to be a really accurate bowler, and this was shown in him not bowling any extras against Whitgift. Keyur Patel, too, became our opening bowler, taking some useful wickets at the top of the innings and his bowling figures always tight.

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Squad list: Jack Mann; Keyur Patel; Ben Martin; Zac Downey; Andrew Dowsett; Nathan Good; Frederick Turpin; Aaryan Roberts; Leo Dewhurst; Jonathan Hughes; William Burbidge; Akash Pal; Omar Leon; Harry Ogden; George Brown

Under 11B and 11C Cricket What were the highlights of the season?

Who were the star players?

The highlight for me was the spirit with which the boys played, in both training and matches. We had some students who played their first ever cricket match and other more experienced players such as Eric Trinder, Lars Hansen and Franco Hillier who moved up to play for the very successful A team. Despite this difference in experience, the team supported each other through difficulty and enjoyed success as a team. The best overall match was the win against Sussex House. In terms of individual performances, Jared Thompson top-scored 22 not out and Jonathan Brunet took 1 wicket for only 1 run with no wides or no balls in his two overs.

Lars Hansen captained the team when he wasn’t playing for the A team. He consistently performed well in all aspects of the game, but most impressive was the leadership he showed. Lars was always looking to get his team mates involved, everybody bowled and batted and all received genuine support and advice from Lars if they struggled. A mention must also go to Pranav Agrawal for the hard work he put in and the improvement he made. Final thought from the coach: It was a great experience to work with a team that truly enjoyed playing together and were so supportive of one another. Mr Paul Roberts

From the captain: “It was a really fun season as it wasn’t so serious; everyone was allowed to try different things like wicket keeping and just give it a go.” Lars Hansen

Squad list: Pranav Agrawal; Jonathan Brunet; Kieran Coonghe; Lars Hansen; Franco Hillier; Alex Middleton; Adhi Sasikumar; Zeeshan Satheesan; Harris Sawar; Jared Thompson; Eric Trinder; Adam Wisniewski; Victor Ibberson; Harry Jordan; Oskar Crabtree; Andrew Pavalarajancroos; Oliver Keers; Alexander Molony; Jared Thompson U11B Cricket

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Swimming The 2017-8 school swimming year has been a good mix of strong results and great experiences, both at an individual level and at team levels. The year started off with our English Schools team qualifiers at Whitgift in September, with the finals in November at the London Aquatic Centre. Out of our eight possible qualifiers for the finals, only our Junior Boys Freestyle and Medley teams qualified this time. The team for both events were Luke Ellis, Zain Lam, Seb Pickering and Aarav Ganguli, and they finished a creditable of 17th after their heat swim in a time of 2.05.63. It was in the medley relay that this team really excelled, qualifying for the final on the day and finishing fifth in a time of 2.16.54. January saw the start of various Croydon Schools’ Swimming Championships, starting with the Year 7 and Year 8 Championships. These championships were hosted by Trinity (and run by Croydon High) and saw more than 100 swimmers across the borough competing. Trinity managed to win the overall boys’ competition, beating a strong Riddlesdown team into second place. There were strong performances in relays and individual wins from Christian Pauling (Year 7 Breastroke), Oliver Veraas-Brown (Year 7 Freestyle) and Aarav Ganguli (Year 8 Freestyle). March was a busy month with the National Independent Schools swimming competition at the London Aquatic Centre in the Olympic Park commonly known as the Bath Cup. The boys’ senior team (a young team of Lower Sixth Formers Michael Eagling and Charlie Broughton, Third Year Josh Ellis and Fifth Year Doug Sheppard) came a creditable 13th in the

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4x100 front crawl relay in a time of 3.56.56. With Upper Sixth Former Will Bowler replacing Doug, the team managed 15th in 4x50 Medley relay (in a time of 2.00.60). The girls’ senior team of Celina DembinskaKenner, Funmi Morgan, Niamh Singleton and Sarah Rogers did fantastically well. Competing against 32 similar sized independent schools in the 4x50 medley, they recorded a time of 2.20.41, finishing fifth in the final. Their highlight was in the morning session, qualifying for the 4x50m front crawl final. They then went on to record a new school record time of 2.00.52, securing a bronze medal. March also saw Trinity host the Croydon Borough Primary Schools swimming finals. Trinity took responsibility for the organisation of the championships this year, which has seen 35 primary schools and about 500 children participate in the qualifiers and finals. The Trinity team finished fifth overall, and second in the boys’ handicapped event for schools with smaller numbers, behind Gresham. Jared Thompson set a new Croydon Schools 25m Backstroke record to win, and he then went on to win the 25m butterfly. June saw this same group of swimmers – the U11 team of Lars Hansen, Jared Thompson, Jacob King and Alex Middleton – compete in the English Schools Primary Championships in Sheffield. The team finished in a creditable 10th place in the freestyle relay. One of the highlights of the year is the Yr7 and Yr8 London Independent Schools league.

Three rounds run from October through to June. This year, Trinity qualified for the final and hosted it on behalf of the league. The swimming team came third behind Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep, and saw some great swims, notably from Zain Lam swimming up an age group and winning the U13 butterfly and Aarav Ganguli winning his U13 freestyle race. Later in July, three swimmers will go off to Sheffield having qualified for the British and or English Swimming Championships. Good luck to Marcus McSpadden, Luke Ellis and Edward Pauling. This year has seen more than 60 Trinity swimmers train regularly with the swim squad, and a similar number have represented the school in a variety of competitions. But aside from competition, the swim squad have been instrumental in charitable events such as the Swimathon in March where about 50 first and second years raised a significant amount of money for Water Aid, and in September a team will swim the channel for Crisis. After many years, Trinity no longer had Mr Lawson’s tireless energy to keep us all on track this year, although I’d like to thank him for his continued support when required from afar, alongside Mr Evans, Mr King and Mrs Wilkinson. Mr Richard Collins

Water Polo Under 12/13 How would the Under 13s manage in their first taste of “serious” polo at the Nationals? The answer is “unbelievably well”. Despite a great performance, they lost out in two penalty shootouts, which relegated us to a hugely disappointing fourth place. Special mention should be made of Ollie Butler, Pierre Rivet, Aarav Ganguli, Ed Newbold and James Sheppard, all of whom exhibited a terrific work ethic. Oliver Vergas Brown, Liam Bridgeman, Fred Turpin and Christian Pauling showed terrific promise in their first season of polo. Under 15 With just two exceptions, this squad consisted of Under 14s and even younger players. That they managed to reach the National Finals, competing against bigger, stronger boys, speaks volumes for both their ability and their attitude. Archie Pearson continues to be the main source of goals, but he would be the first to acknowledge how indebted he is to Ross Sinclair, Ben Young, Ed Pauling, Marcus McSpadden and Tom Leonard, who have all improved significantly. Pierce Cummins continues to impress hugely in goal, using his terrific leg kick and his enormous reach to deny all but the very best shots.

trophy. They were bolstered by superstars from the younger age groups such as Hugo Charuy, Doug Sheppard and Archie Pearson, but pride of place goes to those playing their last season of Trinity water polo. Charlie Broughton gave us real swimming strength, and the ever-smiling Miles Brookes had by miles his very best season for the school in goal. Joe Casey has been a classy player, whilst Maclaren Crawford was the metaphorical heartbeat of the team. Strong, skilful and, above all, wonderfully disciplined, Maclaren gave us everything we could ever hope for from a GB player. We extend our very best wishes to these players, and thank them for all they have done for Trinity water polo. Under 19 Girls For the third year running, our senior girls’ team reached the National Finals and secured third place, despite playing against schools with many more potential players. Sarah Rogers was the centre of the team but was most ably supported by Celina Dembinska-Kenner and Niamh Singleton. It will be tough, but the aim is to go one better next season.

Tournament results: English Schools U13 Fourth English Schools U15 Fourth English Schools U18 Runners up Schools` League U16 Champions Schools` League U19 Champions Girls English Schools U18 Third

International Selections: Douglas Sheppard England U17 Archie Pearson England U17 training squad Sarah Rogers Welsh Ladies Senior International Mr Sean King England & Great Britain U19 Mens Head Coach

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Under 16/19 The Under 16 team is a top quality outfit who won the Schools’ League title – the third time in four years that Trinity have been champions. Of course, it helps to have left-handed goal machine Doug Sheppard, but the likes of Hugo Charuy, Adam Eastlake and Andrew Sinclair-Knopp have to work hard to provide the bullets for him to fire. Josh Crispin is an outstanding captain and a class act in defence, whilst Josh Hoare has developed into an outstanding goalkeeper.

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The Under 19s were a wonderful team who reached the National Final where they just lost against Bolton Grammar School. However, they swept all before them in the prestigious Schools’ League competition, retaining their

Under 18: M.Brookes; C.Broughton; J.Casey; M.Crawford; H.Charuy; J.Crispin; A.Eastlake; D.Sheppard; J.Hoare; A.Pearson; A.Sinclair-Knopp; L.Yeulett; B.Young

Under 11 / 12: P.Rivet; L.Bridgeman; W.Burbidge; O.Vergas Brown; J.Hutchings; J.Mann; C.Pauling; O.Sweeney; L.Tagg; F.Turpin; J.King; L.Hansen; A.Salama; V.Ibbotson; J.Thompson; S.Holton; F.Hillier; A.Shetty; E.Trinder; M.Virley; A.Middleton Under 13 / 14: E.Pauling; O.Akubueze; G.Papa; R.Sinclair; Y.Shetty; T.Nicol; B.Young; A.Pearson; O.Butler; E.Brown; W.Broughton; P.Cummins; L.Titov; A.Ganguli; P.Rivet; J.Sheppard; J.Davies; E.Newbold; L.Bridgeman; B.Brunet; F.James; C.Pauling; S.Pickering; J.Taylor; O.Veraas Brown; T.Wilkey Under 15 / 16: J.Hoare; H.Charuy; J.Crispin; A.Eastlake; L.Moore; M.Shah; D.Sheppard; A.Sinclair-Knopp; J.Wicking; L.Yeulett; D.Vickers;T.Leonard; M.McSpadden; A.Pearson; R.Sinclair; B.Young; H.Macpherson; E.Pauling; G.Papa; R.Sinclair; T.Nicol; P.Cummins; A.Ganguli; F.James

Under 18 Girls: S.Rogers; N; Singleton; D. Ganguli; S.Ganguli; I.Newbold; C.DembinskaKenner; L.Toth; F.Morgan; K.Moody; K.Simic; N.Bambroffe; M.Palmer

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Cross Country

The highlight of the season was the Croydon Schools’ Cross Country Championships, where our junior team took home the winners trophy. Well done to Archie Holman who came third, Ollie Scarles who came fourth, Aaron Vaz who was fifth and Christian Pauling who was 11th. In the intermediate team, Thabo Witter and George Ogden also ran strong races, coming second and fourth and helping the inters to second place. In the Year Six Croydon Schools race, our boys also ran in second with an outstanding performance from Alex Middleton, who crossed the line in first place by quite some margin. The annual Knole Park run was as always, a tough race for our juniors, but the weather was kind so it was impressive to see them cross the line still smiling: maybe because it was all over!

George Ogden continues to show great progress, working hard to regularly achieve personal best times at the weekly Lloyd Park Run. The new one to watch is Alex Middleton, who has impressed at training on a weekly basis and at matches. His hard work and clear enthusiasm is paying off, as he came third at the London Youth Games on top of his first place in the Croydon Championships. Alex is also a keen biathlete and has been selected for the GB U13 biathlete team, competing in the European championships in Germany in July.

Squad list: Thabo Witter; Barnaby Corry; Ben De Sousa; Edward Pauling; George Ogden; Thomas Haunstetter ; Jack Broughton ; Matthew West; Fred Little; Isaac Flanagan; Michael Eagling; Coleman Corry; Julian Bromberg; Neal Kesterton; Kjellon Morris; Jonathan Long; Hari Dhoat; Kiaro King; Harry Ogden; Lida Zhu; David Aisa Miller; Akash Pal; Alex Middleton; Jared Thompson; Franco Hillier; Jacob King; Max Virley; Matthew Johnsen; Felix Barry-Casademunt; Seamus Holton; Archie Holman; Ollie Scarles; Aaron Vaz; Christian Pauling; Lucas Friday; Samson Goldschmied; Max Farrell; Joe Hutchings; Omar Leon; James Baxter; Theo Desai; Dominic Coates; Archie Pearson; Benedict Young; Luca Bodereau; Toby Edwards; Nishil Patel; Herbie Hocking; Ben De Sousa; Gabriel Southcombe

We have had a few boys return to Cross Country as part of their DofE physical activity. Their progress through the season has been a pleasure to watch, and really does reiterate that running is a sport for all. The current First Form continue to be full of enthusiasm.

I have felt very proud of the encouragement and support the group have given not only to each other, but also to the boys from the competing schools.

This season has had some great results, and

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Water boy Trinity regularly see success at national competitions in water polo. Upper Sixth Former Maclaren Crawford, a water polo youth international who got hooked on the sport during his time here, explains its appeal. When I tell people I play water polo, the most common response I get is “They let you ride horses underwater?” But no, it is not a complete water-based version of polo. It’s a fast-paced sport incorporating speed, strength, stamina and has become one of the most successful sports in Trinity. I first began water polo when I joined the school in First Year. I had been swimming from an early age, so I found it pretty easy to pick up. Mr Marsh was my coach for the first two years; he showed me the ropes and took me

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to my first national finals tournament up in Walsall. I remember my shock when I realised that there wasn’t a shallow end in the pool and that I would have to tread water for the whole match. Mr King joined the school when I was in Third Year, and really helped develop my ability as a water polo player. He managed to get me trials for the GB talent squad which ultimately lead to me representing both England and GB in international tournaments. Under his and Mr Marsh’s coaching, the Trinity team reached

the final of the National Schools competition twice, narrowly missing out on gold on one of these occasions. Water polo has helped a lot over my years at Trinity. I have maintained a high level of fitness and met many good friends through playing. I would really encourage people to take it up, due to its physically challenging nature and social environment. Maclaren Crawford

Top flight performance Members of Trinity’s High Performance Programme, which supports our top sportsmen and sportswomen, visited Loughborough University’s training facilities in April – and even bumped into Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty in the gym. Ten Sixth Form students – five from the High Performance Programme and five more A Level PE students – began the day at Loughborough’s netball and badminton centre, where we were welcomed and introduced to the university’s many sports programs. Loughborough was awarded the title of “The Best University In The World For Sport” in 2017. We saw not only its large capability for elite sport, but also its huge social offering: 70 percent of students are involved in sport alongside their studies. We were given a tour of the campus, where we saw some of the incredible sports facilities. For me it was amazing to see the pool where so many Olympians have trained: we were even lucky enough to see Adam Peaty in the Powerbase Gym! It became apparent to us how much of a centre Loughborough is for world sport. It is the base for two national cricket boards, national teams, one of the English institute of sport centres, and it even has a hockey pitch twinned with the London 2012 hockey pitch. Later we had a training session at the Powerbase Gym, which is one of the largest strength and conditioning gyms in the Europe. We were led by one of their staff to help us improve our

squatting, deadlift and push press technique, which was really beneficial. We continued into the Loughborough Sports Science Lab, which is partnered with the Institute of Sport. I found it really interesting to learn how testing is carried out on athletes. Izzy Newbold and Joe Bennett did a VO2 max test on the running machine: they had to run with a gas mask connected to a computer which measured the O2 intake and their CO2 output. This was then displayed on a computer in a graph which was then explained to us. It also got very competitive in the lab when we were able to race against each other on Watt bikes which measured maximum power output. Joe Bennett won with a score of over 1000KW. Finally, we went back to the netball and badminton centre, where we had a nutrition workshop. We discussed the importance of a balanced diet that reflected our level of training, to ensure our energy balance is appropriate. We even learnt how to make our own sports drinks with different ratios of water, squash, sugar and salt for different situations. Sarah Rogers

Tennis This year has been an exciting one for Tennis at Trinity, with the programme growing due to training throughout the winter. Overall participation levels have increased significantly. The U12, U13 and U14 teams all had success in the county competitions, qualifying for the Surrey Schools competition and getting as far as the quarter finals. Our U12 team had yet more success in the Aegon Team Tennis competition, reaching the same stage. Once again, we took two pairs to the ISTA tournament hosted by Eton in July, and the boys enjoyed some hugely competitive tennis against opponents from as far afield as Bradford. Overall, then, a thoroughly enjoyable year. Ms Lucy Charlton

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Trinity Triathlon

More than 500 young people aged 6 to 18 swam, ran and cycled their way through this year’s Trinity Triathlon. The triathlon on Sunday, 1st July was the eighth annual event held by Trinity, and it continues to attract hundreds of young participants from across the South of England: more than 80 percent of participants were aged 14 or under. Triathlon England named it Children’s Event of the Year in 2016, and it has been London Region’s Children’s Event of the Year for three consecutive years.

Registrations for next year’s event will open in November 2018. Ms Katie Eynon

The Trinity Triathlon was set up in the run-up to the Olympic Games in 2012, with the support of the Crystal Palace Triathlon Club. This year more than 80 volunteers from both the school community and Crystal Palace Triathletes helped on the day, and Croydon Council and Transport for London organised the all-important closure of Addiscombe Road for the morning. Race organiser and sports teacher Mr Tim Deakin said the event was so popular this year that they had to close entries early. “It is growing in popularity year on year, and it could not take place without the support of the loyal band of volunteers who helped out,” he said.

Squash This year, more than 50 boys and six girls have played in teams, and more than 100 boys have attended six different training sessions run by seven different coaches. The highlight was the U13 team’s appearance at the finals of the National Schools’ event in Nottingham, where they came a creditable fourth place. The team of Alessandro Mutti, James Keers, Frankie James, Oliver Davidson, Henry Brown and Jasper Weekes will definitely be one to watch in future. Other highlights included a first competitive fixture for a girls’ U18 team, a winning streak of five matches unbeaten to end the season for the U15 boys, and matches won at all levels from U11 to U18. The match between the staff and the 1st team proved to be a highlight of the season. The Headmaster narrowly reversed his defeat of the previous year to defeat a strong Iain McFeat, and Mr Snelling was roundly thrashed by Nik Zamar. The students won the match 12-9 with students from all year groups being represented. I have enjoyed every moment of this season, particularly as a very distinctive team ethos 112

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has evolved. With representatives from Second Year to the Upper Sixth Form, this was necessary for the team to function and grow. So many players committed to regular training, making the developed shared, and the successes were all the more significant. Whilst it is a shame to see Matt Weiss, Iain McFeat and Tom Pacitti go, it is equally encouraging to see the junior players step up and play so impressively. Many thanks to Iain in particular for his sterling efforts in both promoting and developing squash across all age groups. He will be sorely missed. With a team of excellent and committed coaches, support from our squash professional James Robbins, and many talented players with huge potential, things look very positive for squash at Trinity next year. Mr John Snelling

Squad list: 1st V Boys: Iain McFeat (captain), Nik Zamar (president), Tom Pacitti, Matt Weiss, Finn Harris, James Thompson, Dameer Ahmed, Alessandro Mutti, James Taylor, James Taylor* 1st V Girls: Maddie Burt, Millie Malone, Keya Patel, Katie Woolcott, Shivani Dattani U15 V: Alessandro Mutti, Dameer Ahmed (captain), Alex Baxter-Brand, Lucas Ferrar, Daniel Zolinsky, Amaan Afridi U13 V: Alessandro Mutti, Henry Brown, Harry Brown, Aditya Iyer, Jasper Weekes, Sam Fradin, Oliver Davidson, James Keers, Frankie James (captain) U11 V: Pranav Agrawal (captain), Oliver Keers, Dylan Patel, Jacob King, Harry Jordan

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A goodbye and thank you to departing staff

Kate Court Kate joined Trinity as the school secretary in 1997, having formerly been the PA to a senior executive at OCS facilities management services. Having passed her intermediate law exams, it was very nearly the case that Kate entered a different career altogether, but the law’s loss was Trinity’s fortunate gain. Kate’s references spoke of her being diligent, reliable, responsible, helpful, pleasant to work with and ready to learn, and these sentiments have been echoed loudly and consistently over the years by anyone who has had the good fortune to work with Kate at Trinity. She has been the epitome of professionalism and efficiency, and she has worked to the highest of standards at all times. Her initial role of school secretary soon transformed into Kate taking on the responsibility of leading the school office, and her final year saw Kate working as the PA to the Deputy Headmaster, Director of Studies and Director of Teaching and Learning. Kate’s attention to detail and excellent work ethic saw her taking the complexities of organising school

transport, organising the school’s administration system, dealing with last-minute requests from colleagues and allaying the concerns of worried parents without breaking her stride. What would have seen many getting stressed or flustered, was simply all part of a day’s work to Kate. While being superbly organised and able to cope with the stresses and strains which are part and parcel of a busy school community, Kate was always kind and compassionate in her dealings with everyone she worked with. Be it a nervous J-Bug, a slightly overwhelmed new member of staff, or a parent anxious about their son or daughter not having the right sports kit for that afternoon’s games, Kate was unfailingly patient. She had the enviable ability to leave whoever she was speaking with feeling reassured and confident in their ability to cope with whatever challenge they were facing. That’s not to say, though, that she was a softtouch: good luck to the person who didn’t quite pass muster or do things to the right standard!

just “chip in” and get things done made Kate and much-valued member of any trip she helped with. Her two sons attended Trinity, so there was nobody better placed to understand how to deal with students on tour, either! Having given a remarkable twenty years of her life to the school, Kate has understandably decided that now is the right time to call it a day. While we are all immensely sad to see her go, there is nobody who has earned a rest more than Kate, and we wish her the very best for what we hope is a long and happy retirement. Mr Eugene du Toit

Kate’s commitment to Trinity life extended beyond the office, and she took part in a number of Classics, Geography and Religious Studies school trips. Her sense of humour, superb organisational skills and willingness to

Robin McKinlay Robin McKinlay joined Trinity as Estates Manager in 2006. He joined new Headmaster Mark Bishop, new Deputy Headmaster, Joe McKee, and along with Nick Denman and Rob Brookman, they comprised the senior management team. Robin describes his job as playing with a large meccano set, and over the last 12 years, there is very little of the school that Robin has not played with! His previous life as a builder has stood him in good stead as he has built the new pavilion, Sixth Form centre and music school, and experience of running his own business refurbishing pubs came in handy with converting the Boetius Centre from a rundown pub to a modern and comfortable outdoor activity base. Robin has also made a huge difference beyond the bigger building projects, whether

creating offices from hidden spaces, putting up, and then knocking down, walls to reflect the changing needs of the school, or just maintaining the fabric of the site to a high standard. Robin also cares passionately about saving energy. He has replaced a large part of the school lighting with LED and has overseen installing the largest fully-monitored solar power system of any school in Europe, which will produce about a third of the school’s electricity.

shared our troubles and feeling the better for it. He has cheered us with his sense of humour, extensive use of clip art and an ability to tell a story! He can reprimand young boys with an avuncular twinkle, and has been a rock in the school staff. His presence will be missed by many, but we wish him some welldeserved rest and time with his family. Ms Jane Stanley

He has worked tirelessly, putting younger members of staff to shame with his energy and ability to stay awake after an all-night election count! He has an ability to spot the bit of masking tape left by summer workers, and the bit of rubbish lurking behind a radiator, and uses his Caledonian-ness as an excuse for challenging contractors on costs. More than all these achievements, he has been a good friend to many of us, a good ear for many moans and a good sponge absorbing emotions, enabling us to go away having

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Phil joined Trinity in 2007, leaving behind the world of journalism to embark on a new career in teaching. Whether as a member of the Economics and Business department or the Sixth Form management team, Phil has been an unfailingly professional and incredibly hardworking member of our community. He has gone the extra mile, as a matter of course, in helping his students and other colleagues alike. In the classroom, Phil earned the trust and respect of those he has taught through his unwavering commitment to their progress. His ability to make complicated ideas accessible, together with stretching the most able, meant that Phil’s students achieved outstanding results while having fun along the way. His previous career also gave Phil an invaluable insight to the practical applications of many of the theoretical concepts he was explaining. This past year saw Phil standing in as acting head of department, and he has done an absolutely outstanding job. Picking up the busy and demanding department midway through an academic year would have been a daunting

prospect, but Phil’s impeccable organisational skills, admirable work ethic and ability to get the best out of those around him saw him rising to the challenge he was willing to take on. That he did all this while retaining his sense of humour and ability to laugh when things got tough highlight Phil’s resilience and never-saydie attitude. As a Sixth Form head of year, Phil proved to be an indispensable member of the Sixth Form team, and he applied himself to the task of guiding and, when called on to do so, cajoling, our senior students to the highest possible standards of achievement. One of his greatest legacies will undoubtedly be “Philfest”, a happy and celebratory event in the Sixth Form calendar which Phil thought of as a way to get away from the rather dubious tradition of “muck-up” day. Seeing senior students playing on an impressive array of inflatables, listening to music and enjoying a fun bbq on the lower playing fields has become a highlight we all look forward to at the end of the busy summer term.

contribution to their success and wellbeing. He has been a relentless innovator, never willing to settle for the status quo and always pushing to improve systems that support our work and the experience of students. He is also relentless in his pursuit of fairness for students. Phil is tenacious and deeply moral, he rarely slips easily into accepting an expedient solution - he wants to do what is right even when it’s hard. We are very sad to see Phil leave Trinity, but we wish him and his family the very best of luck as he takes on his new role of Head of Sixth Form at Woldingham College. Mr Eugene du Toit

Whether as teacher, tutor or head of year, Phil has received the heartfelt thanks of students and parents for his quiet but profound

Mike Brennan Mike joined the school in 2012 to teach History and Politics, and has proven himself a fantastic teacher, outstanding Head of Year, and a valued friend and colleague. He rarely misses a day, never misses a trip, and has been involved in so many areas of school life throughout his time here. Mike’s first passion is History, and his love of his subject echoes down the corridor for all to hear as he gets increasingly excited about Elizabeth, Charles I, and Oliver Cromwell. Pupils love his lessons where Mike, typically in conversation with himself, offers them a wealth of knowledge which explains and inspires in equal measure. They have been incredibly fortunate to have been taught by such a knowledgeable and caring teacher. He has been instrumental in introducing a Middle East unit at iGCSE, flirted with teaching the Crusades (which he later conceded was too difficult) and actively supported the running of the Politics curriculum. He is known in the department for someone who truly loves work, and thus his job. His dedication is evident to anyone who has found themselves in school before 6.30am, or on a dark Sunday afternoon in winter, where the presence of his Nosferatu-like figure roaming the corridors can be felt. 114

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As a head of year he has been far more organised than the post-apocalyptic crater of a desk he sits at would suggest. Incredibly organised, in fact. He has been very successful in balancing his oversight of year groups with a genuine care for individuals, and his knowledge of the students is quite phenomenal. Elsewhere he is also known as “Captain MEB” in his running of sailing, where he is regularly seen leaving school with a bus full of eager boys – and is committed to offering them sailing experiences despite being a self-confessed amateur. Mike spent two years dressing up for CCF as “Petty MEB” and led debating in the school for a year. He even turned out for the staff rugby team once, despite being worryingly unqualified. In short then, Mike is up for anything, has more outfits than Barbie, and is always willing to help,

support and lead in any capacity. He is the most genuine of individuals when it comes to doing what is best for the students. Mike’s extensive knowledge of the school comes from his love of reading policies and his experiences as a student here. Upon graduation from Oxford he was set on a career in education, and we are most fortunate that he ended up returning to Trinity. In his six years he has contributed so much to life at Trinity, resting only to take his daily Diet Coke and chocolate break around 13.50. He will be greatly missed. He leaves us to take up a Housemaster role at Wellington College, Shanghai and does so with our warmest wishes and fondest memories. Mr Gerry Spreng

Dan Moran Dan Moran joined the Chemistry department 2005, and has been one of its busiest and most reliable members ever since. His Irish blood manifests itself routinely in a genial and easy-going demeanour, with a readiness for a lengthy chat on any topic. Each year’s arrival of St Patrick’s Day is signalled by his sprouting of a bouquet of shamrock and donning of a jaunty leprechaun hat. There is about him a perceptible shift towards all things green; if he were a flame test you would unambiguously identify copper. Dan is a keen and capable sportsman; an adept and wily wielder of a hockey stick who has brought expertise, enthusiasm and a potent positivity to his coaching of hockey and rugby teams. He brings out the best in teams, and his uncompromising care for individuals has also made him an excellent and popular tutor over many years. His strength here was recognised by his appointment as head of Second Year before he took on his most recent academic responsibility as Head of Junior Science. In this role he has been an ambitious and imaginative driver to try new things and reinvigorate old

ones. On his watch, the legendary fixture of the London Zoo trip has been given new purpose and popularity, and his idea of an annual visit for Junior Form boys to the Science museum turned rapidly into reality. “We should do that,” he said. So now we do. Dan has been a popular and effective Chemistry teacher, as comfortable with the intellectual demands of A-level courses as he has been with the enthusiastic buzz of the Junior Science laboratory, surrounded by an eager swarm of small boys. His students of all ages and abilities have been happy and successful learners, confident in his subject knowledge and in his genuine care for each of them. It was no surprise when Dan was elected a few years ago to be Chairman of the Common Room. He is approachable, sensible, and always one to put others’ interests before his own. He never once begrudged time spent in discussion and was adept at defusing tricky situations; tireless in his determination to achieve resolution and harmony.

Casual researchers – and valete writers seeking inspiration - will find that the Moran coat of arms has some distinctive features. Gold is prominent, signifying generosity, while sable denotes constancy and the three five-pointed stars celebrate virtue and learning. The family motto is “Lucent in tenebris”; They shine in darkness. Those who know Dan well will not be at all surprised to learn these things. He has served Trinity well and will, without a doubt, go on to bring light, laughter and learning to his new role teaching Chemistry at City of London Freemen’s School, in Ashtead. We wish him well there, with a road that rises up to meet him and a wind that is ever at his back. Mr Bill Tucker

More recently he has added Flt Lt OC CCF RAFAC to his email handle, leading the school’s CCF RAF section on the parade ground and periodically off to RAF stations and into the air on flying days. He has really enjoyed adding this further dimension to students’ experiences – and has cut a fine figure in blue-grey barathea.

Jamie Rogers Jamie’s love of creativity has left an indelible footprint on the Art department, since he arrived seven years ago to help develop film making and enhance teaching and learning.

to materials demonstrates that. One class were recently surprised to find they were about to cast models out of concrete. It is also not uncommon for students to make small animations, memes or a GIF, and then there is his wonderful ability in drawing. It is this breadth of skill that makes Jamie unique in what he offers the community at Trinity.

The department has gained a breadth of skills and knowledge which he has enthusiastically shared amongst staff and students. His teaching is inspirational, and the students love his wacky ideas. Some even suggest that he uncannily looks like our very own Vincent Van Gogh! However, I am not sure that this has ever been mentioned to him directly. His creation of and continued passion for Trinity News is an example of his sheer enthusiasm for helping Trinity students develop beyond the classroom. They enjoy themselves, experiment, and develop their skills in film production, as well as writing scripts and collaborating creatively.

He continues to develop creative minds with his website Art2day, which has become a great tool for generating ideas amongst students. This is now recognised in the exam papers and by hundreds of teachers across the UK who use this resource.

Jamie has always tried to encourage students to think differently about art, and his approach

Jamie is an exceptional teacher, colleague and artist, who always strives to develop creativity. You can see his enthusiasm and joy in sharing his knowledge with the students, and his quiet, calm personality spreads through the department. Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” I think this sums up Jamie perfectly! Mr Tim Strange

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Maureen Dixon “Courageous, generous, inspirational.” When friends of Maureen’s were asked prior to her funeral how they would sum her up, these were the words which kept being repeated. There was so much we didn’t know about this very private lady, who died on 6th June after a long battle with cancer, but no-one could deny the appropriateness of the above words. Much of what was said at her funeral confirmed what we knew, and yet we learned a great deal more besides. It was perhaps no surprise that we were a little in the dark about Maureen’s wider life. And it wasn’t that she didn’t talk – boy, could she do that! When she would come to my office asking if I had “thirty seconds”, I learned to ask whether this was a “Maureen thirty seconds”. “Maybe thirty-five, then” she would sometimes say back. But she invariably spoke about other people, about what we could do for them. It was never about Maureen. She was born in 1953 in New Addington and remained in the area pretty much her whole life. It was, in her own words, a simple upbringing. Her occasional holidays were London Transport bus rides to the seaside, but she learned early on to appreciate all that she had, and what others did not. Her concern for others expressed itself early. When, during one rainy school holiday, her younger brother was frustrated at not being able to go out and play football, Maureen invented a whole league for him so that he could organise imaginary games between the different teams. Football was in fact one of her great loves. For some years she had a season ticket at Selhurst Park, although more latterly her passion for CPFC was replaced by an even greater loyalty to Woodside Baptist Church FC, for whom she never missed a home match, and very few away ones. She was recently awarded an honourary club blazer and a framed photo of the squad. Her other great love was music. Many of us knew of her membership of the Croydon Bach Choir, but few were aware of quite how wide ranging her tastes were. A few months ago I bumped into Maureen one evening at the tram stop in Addiscombe. She was smartly dressed and I asked where she was going. “I’m off to my Bach choir. How about you?” I told her in a very patronising voice that I was going to see a rock group called “Blondie” and was about to explain who they were. She then let me know that she’d first seen them play in 1978 and had seen them a further four

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or five times since. At her request, the music at her funeral included some Bob Dylan, and her coffin left the church to strains of 80s Norwegian electro-synth combo Aha’s smash hit “Take On Me”. There was a lot we didn’t know. If those were her loves, what drove Maureen was her commitment to helping others. For years she was a warden at her local church, where her responsibilities included welcoming people to services. Maureen would always look out for those who were new, who seemed to be alone or in any way anxious. As her own parents grew older and more vulnerable, it was Maureen who visited them every single day to make sure they had all they needed, and to give them the reassurance that they were being cared for. Her time at Trinity began some 14 years ago as the (only) music administrator. From there she became our first alumni officer, building that up from scratch and putting in place the first of our reunions, including one for her brother who was an old boy of the school.

“It was that humility and selflessness that made her who she was.” However, she will be remembered most for her extraordinary dedication to Community Action. There were so many aspects: the charity days where Maureen persuaded virtually every lower school form to come up with some idea for raising money, and generating such a buzz of anticipation, and excitement (and sugar) on the day; the field days where literally hundreds of boys – some of them reluctantly - would engage with local voluntary groups; the 6th Form Skills and Services programme where Maureen wanted boys and girls to see the real benefit of a sustained engagement with a project. But it was the annual Christmas Party that really brought the community together. It was an opportunity for us as much as for the guests to feel something joyous and uplifting, and opened so many boys’ eyes to the difference small acts of kindness can make. She was all about that – not the grand gesture. She hated being thanked at the end of the evening, and not in a falsely modest sort of way, but because it was never about Maureen.

Running Community Action wasn’t a job so much as a way of life. She wanted people to see there was a different way of looking at people and at life. That’s why on Field Days she would chase the absentees so vigorously, partly because they needed to know they had let people down, but also because she didn’t want them to miss out on the opportunity. It was the only time I would see her really cross. It was somehow fitting that her funeral should fall on this term’s charity day, and all the proceeds from that day have gone to those charities close her heart – St Christopher’s, Cancer Research, but also smaller local charities whose vital work she knew could be overlooked. Not by Maureen. Her daughter Melanie said that Maureen never really had any idea what she meant to people, but happily, in her last few weeks, the flood of cards and messages finally made her see. It was that humility and selflessness that made her who she was. We shall miss her very much. God bless you, Maureen. Mr Julian Timm

Craig Burke Mr Craig Burke passed away suddenly in late July, and will be greatly missed by colleagues, students and his friends and family. Craig was born in Zimbabwe, but the family later settled in South Africa. He had a very keen sporting upbringing, and he soon realised that this was the way he wanted to spend the rest of his life. He gained appropriate qualifications at the University of Port Elizabeth, and after enduring compulsory national service in the South African army, he decided to explore other opportunities. His adventure brought him to the UK, and after a series of temporary jobs, Craig landed on his feet at Trinity in 1990. It started as a temporary appointment but, to the mutual benefit of both parties, it became a 28-year association. Craig taught across the whole PE syllabus, but he specialised in cricket and hockey. During his time at Trinity, he became master in charge of both of these major sports, efficiently dealing with everything that comes with the posts as well as coaching the 1st 11 in both. Craig`s arrival coincided with the construction of the Sports Centre, which for the first time allowed the school to try indoor hockey. The development of this sport became Craig’s mission, and mightily successful he was too. He spent countless hours as the only coach, helping everyone from the superstars to those for whom the sport would forever remain a mystery. In particular, he introduced hockey to literally hundreds of under 11 and 12 boys, giving many a lifetime love of the sport. He also gave them the opportunity to represent the school, for when it came to the many friendly matches that Craig organised, those who had turned up to training always got to play, whatever their ability. When it came to “serious” competitions though, Craig had done enough groundwork that Trinity became a real force on the national scene. Even allowing for the fact that Surrey is far and away the strongest county in the country, Trinity teams qualified for a number of national finals tournaments, where they always acquitted themselves honourably. In recent years he has taken on different responsibilities, most notably as head of Games, which is a huge and relatively unnoticed task in which you effectively have to create a new timetable every day. His admin skills came to the fore here, allowing the

students and coaches to get on with what they needed to do efficiently. Not content with coaching all his Trinity teams, Craig was selected to coach the prestigious South West team in the national inter-district competition. He held this position for many years, and a number of Trinity boys benefitted from playing at such a high level. The team won the national title on a regular basis, and it’s fair to say that a number of current and recent GB and England senior international hockey players began their representative careers in one of Craig’s teams. In whatever spare time he managed to find, Craig played cricket and hockey at the Trinity OMW club. All I can say is that he must have had a hand in the abolition of the offside rule in hockey, because he clearly revelled in the role of “goal hanging centre forward”! In recent years he had to slow down a little as he had some health issues, but despite these he always put Trinity first and made sure that he played his part at school despite the personal cost. Some of those reading this will have experienced the slightly harsher exterior, particularly if you were the sixteenth Sixth Former of the day to turn up to the office asking to change groups just before Games afternoon started. But what lay beneath was

“His inner determination and resolve meant that his actions spoke more loudly than his words.” a bank of strong morals. His actions always aimed to encouraged students to do the right thing, and to treat people who work hard to create these wonderful opportunities with respect and courtesy. He was a shy, private man, but his inner determination and resolve meant that his actions always spoke more loudly than his words. Those who took the time to discover the man behind the mask will have found a warm, friendly individual who would do anything to help others. In the PE office, there is a small poster exhibiting the slogan “WORK HARD - BE KIND.” That is what Craig believed in, and an apposite description of the way Craig conducted himself for 28 years at Trinity. His passion was Trinity School, and it is very sad that he has umpired his last match at such a young age. Mr Ian Marsh and Mr Matt Richbell

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Ian Scorer A later entrant to the transfer market than his wife – whose valete appears below – Ian seems to have been energised by her decision to consider “pastures new”, stirring from his happy ensconcement in the Chemistry prep room to do the same himself. Ian joined Trinity in 2004, and has largely managed to stay behind the scenes and under the radar for most of the ensuing 14 years. In fact, the only part of him that has been truly prominent is his hair. This unruly mop is both a characteristic feature and something of a statement, with seasonal variations in growth and bulk and few suggestions of any serious management strategy. Indeed, Ian has enjoyed seeing how long he can leave it uncut without attracting adverse comment from those on “the bottom corridor”, a sort of quiet rebellion expressed in a fuzzy tangle that manages never to look long – but has what a purveyor of hair conditioner might describe as “impressive volume”. This provides a convenient springboard, because it mirrors Ian’s involvement in various aspects of school life, primarily the CCF. In

Chemistry he has been a methodical worker and a safe pair of hands, resourcing practical work with the crucial sort of attention to detail that the explosive possibilities of the subject render essential. In the CCF, meanwhile, he moved quickly from dry land and an initial foray into the legendary discomforts of the army section (mostly dry, at least; probably muddy at times), pausing briefly to take a sip from the “bobbing-about-on-thesurface”, pink-gin nautical experiences of the RN section, before taking the plunge and embracing the total immersion experience afforded by the Trinity School Sub-Aqua Club. This was a happy baptism into an aquatic world of wonder, explored over many years and through a host of trips with groups of students to waters near and far. A new arrival at Trinity in 2009 and onto its diving scene in 2011 was Tanya, for whom “under-water pursuits” meant she quickly became far more than just a dive buddy. They

were married in 2012 and their involvement in Trinity school life has been almost always in partnership ever since, especially their joint early involvement in sub-aqua, and more recently in archery. They are clearly a good match, since a reliable online source explains: “perfect dive buddies really understand each other. They accept that it will take you three quarters of an hour to get into your neoprene. Both of you know exactly what the other one wants to say when you use ‘that signal’, which no one else understands.” Ian and Tanya have clearly exchanged “that signal” and we now all understand that it means “time to move on”. We know that they are both excited and energised by the opportunities that their contrasting academic futures hold, and wish Ian well as he moves to take on new challenges and an enhanced role as a science technician at St Paul’s Junior School. Mr Bill Tucker

Tanya Scorer In the nine years she has been at Trinity, Tanya has made her mark in a whole host of ways. An outstanding technician for Junior Science, she has made the department very much her own, but in the ideal sense of making it a protectorate rather than an empire, tidying and polishing not just glassware but every aspect of the course. Its new wealth of supporting documentary material enables colleagues from across the Science departments to arrive and deliver lessons that are always relevant, interesting and exciting. Students might, for example, arrive at the laboratory to find it has become a “whodunnit” crime scene, complete with fake blood and festoons of scene-of-crime tape. Her photographic displays and enthusiastic demonstrations of dissection are also legendary – though she acknowledges that having the queasier members of a class falling like ninepins during a demonstration eyeball dissection meant she had bowled them over more than she intended.

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Tanya joined the school’s Sub-Aqua Club in 2011 as a novice diver, and quickly discovered a penchant for the neoprened plumbing of murky depths, though she moved rapidly upwards through levels of qualification and progressively further afield to warmer, clearer seas and more exotic locations. Attending dive camps in the UK and trips to Malta on numerous occasions, she also developed a parallel role as an officer in our CCF’s Naval Section. Tanya has a background of experience with St John Ambulance, and has been actively involved in the delivery of training in First Aid, mostly in an unsung, background way with First Aid club. In this context, however, she has to her credit Trinity’s prize for “the most enjoyed moment in Staff Inset”. Against only very slight competition, it must be admitted, the moment her demonstration of defibrillation on the “ResusciAnnie” mannequin inadvertently became a demonstration of decapitation, front-of-stage in the Trinity Concert Hall, will live long in the memory. Only Annie didn’t laugh.

Tanya has recently completed a degree in Computer Science, and leaves Trinity to move out of the prep room and into the classroom to teach a subject for which she clearly has great passion and great expertise. We wish her well in her new career at Hampton School. Mr Bill Tucker

Lewis Brito-Babapulle Lewis is leaving Trinity School to become director of Music at Worth School after three-anda-half years as an outstanding head of Academic Music. Lewis was a student at Trinity School before studying Music at Oxford as an organ scholar, and then Law, proceeding to work in the City for a few years before finally being drawn to teaching music. He is at once one of the most talented and most modest people I know. His accomplishments are hugely impressive: a 1st at Oxford, a distinction for his MSt, prizes in his Fellowship examination at Royal College of Organists, to mention just a few. He also has an enviable skill set for a music teacher: he is an excellent pianist and organist, he plays a mean jazz and rock bass, and he is brilliant with ICT. It is no surprise that he has achieved a promotion sooner than we would have hoped, but it is very much deserved. I knew Lewis before he returned to Trinity as a teacher. Although he had just left school for Oxford when I arrived in 2001, we would occasionally bump into each other at St Michael and All Angels’, West Croydon, where

he later became organist, and in 2012 he joined Trinity Boys Choir as the organist for a recording of contemporary choral music which we made in Munich. Lewis’s contribution to this live recording became legendary as he tackled the most challenging of scores with the utmost calm, making light work of the technical and musical demands. This recording, which has recently been released and featured on BBC Radio 3’s Record Review, remains a testament to Lewis’s extraordinary musicianship. I decided then that when the post of Head of Academic Music next became available, I would be encouraging him to apply. Lewis joined us in January 2015, and it has been a momentous three-and-a-half years for him and the department. Plans for the new Music School were not finalised until we had taken good notice of his ideas. He is rightly proud of his input into the new ICT facilities and the new recording capability in the Recital Hall and numerous other rooms. Teaching is no longer compromised by inadequate resources. This fact, allied to Lewis’s collegiate style of leadership and unquestionable sense of professionalism, has witnessed an impressive degree of consistency in GCSE and A level results.

During his first year at Trinity Lewis met Josepha, and they were married during the Easter holiday 2017. Josepha swapped sunny California for Croydon and is now looking forward to the green pastures of Worth. We wish them both health and happiness in their move. Mr David Swinson

Richard Venables Richard joined the Maths department in 2014, and is apparently descended from royalty, which amuses his colleagues and students alike. In addition to providing inspirational lessons to our most able mathematicians, and cajoling those who find the subject more challenging to excellent grades at iGCSE, he has been a caring and patient First Year tutor, navigating students and parents through many a lost pencil case. He has played an active role in the extracurricular life of the school, running Breakout, taking cycling club, coaching rugby, and ably assisting with Duke of Edinburgh expeditions – including teaching a certain Mr Cole to navigate! As a supportive colleague he will be greatly missed, but we wish him every success in his new job as a Maths teacher at Cranleigh School, where his collection of tweed jackets will help him fit in perfectly. Ms Nicola Beaumont

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Kirsty Cooper Kirsty Cooper joined us as Examinations Officer in November 2013 and has overseen all our external examinations since then. With all the hundreds of different qualifications that our students take, and the ever-changing but very strict rules and regulations that govern their running, this job must at times be one of the most stressful and complex jobs in the school. Yet Kirsty has carried out her role with tremendous efficiency and expertise. The job requires perfect planning, intricate attention to detail and the ability to convey a calm and controlled manner, even when a student has just phoned to say he is arriving late for an important exam and will need a separate room because he is ill, and the fire alarm has just gone off ten minutes before a complicated set of 12 different exams in seven different venues is about to get under way! Luckily Kirsty is also a highly trained and expert yoga teacher, and thus has the ability to maintain a wonderfully calm exterior to keep the students relaxed and well looked after. She has also kindly provided wonderful stress-relieving yoga sessions to staff and students to help spread calm and relaxation, qualities that are so important these days in our busy lives. Many students in schools throughout the country take exams in hot sports halls on uncomfortable plastic chairs, straining to see a small clock on the distant wall. Our students sit on padded seats in spacious, well-ventilated rooms with large electronic digital displays to help them keep time. Kirsty has always put the students and their needs first, and hundreds of students over the last five years have been very grateful for the care and attention they have been given by Kirsty and her team of helpers and invigilators.

Helen Ward Like a whirlwind, Helen Ward appeared in the lives of Mathematics students and staff in 2014. Her infectious â&#x20AC;&#x153;can doâ&#x20AC;? attitude has cajoled many a teenager (and colleague) into giving things a go, or simply trying something when they have needed a push. In the classroom she has been unwaveringly positive, keeping up to date with the latest developments and thinking in Maths pedagogy. She has run external teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; networks and she has worked closely with the Further Maths Support Program to bring enrichment activities to the school and to our students. Outside of the classroom she has ploughed time and effort into helping with charity events, organising Junior Triathlons, ably taking cross country teams and helping run the cooking club, to name but a few! She has also thrown herself into trips. In addition to helping in the organisation of Malawi trips and fundraising, she has got involved with the more mundane issues trips give us. She has been tirelessly ready to help, from demonstrating lunging exercises in stilettos in a parent meeting in a bid to students get fit for skiing, to walking Duke of Edinburgh routes in search for lost boys without really breaking a sweat! As a Head of Year, she has been fair and kind, determined and thorough, but most of all she has always been the most supportive and positive teacher. Sadly, we will feel her absence as she moves on to teach Maths at the Royal Grammar School Guildford. Ms Nicola Beaumont

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This year she even managed to acquire the services of a specialist invigilator with an assistance dog, to help create the right calming environment for some of our students. We thank her for all she has done, and wish her all the best as she leaves Trinity to allow more time for yoga and other such relaxing pursuits. Mr Nick Denman

Tim Deakin Tim Deakin joined us in 2011 as Sports Club Manager and hockey coach. Barring a brief dalliance at Whitgift School, he has been with us, moving through the ranks ever since. Tim is seen by many as indispensable. So many aspects of the school are better off thanks to him, and many students owe a great deal of thanks to him. Wherever you are on the continuum between a hockey scholar at an American University or a member of the Junior School Council, he has brightened your life in some way. Areas improved by Tim include the award-winning Trinity Triathlon, the High Performance Programme, hockey, cricket, the Sports Club, rugby (yes rugby!), indoor hockey, form tutoring and GCSE PE. If you have been involved with him at all, then you know how well prepared and how innovative he is. He is constantly striving to make everything better and more enjoyable. This has been particularly evident in GCSE PE classes where he has always gone the extra mile. There are people who have not been taught by him for two years who still contact him asking for help with something they are finding difficult, because they trust him. Anyone who has played in one of his hockey teams has seen how detailed he is in his preparation, especially as the night before a game you received your hockey dossier to read as homework. Tim has been hugely supportive of changes to our coaching methods over recent years. Moving to a “problem or challenge” based approach has been challenging in itself, but he has fully embraced it and modelled it for his coaches. There is no doubt in my mind that we have seen hockey continue to improve under his leadership. Results on the pitch have been great: Under his leadership we have seen teams get further into national competitions than they have been for decades.

In indoor hockey he coached sides of all age groups and took teams to National Finals. His experience of playing hockey at the highest level, both indoor and out, has given him invaluable insight. Outside school, under his guidance Oxted Hockey Club finished top of their league and narrowly missed out on promotion to the top tier of club hockey in UK. What you might not know about Tim is that he is a terrible swimmer, is a Real Madrid fan, secretly supports Spain whenever they are on TV, never reads a book that is not going to give him “some form of self-improvement”, only goes on holidays that involve a bike, and has the most untidy desk in the PE office. But we forgive him because he brings so much to the department, including friendship, kindness and ideas for your lessons. City of London Freeman’s are a very lucky school to have him as director of sport. But they do not yet realise quite how good a coach they have got their hands on, or what a good human being. Matt Richbell

Tom Brooks Pretty much every student in the school will have come across Tom Brooks - he has stepped in to cover everything from Art to Psychology. He had a wonderful rapport with the students, so much so that that you would know it was a TMB covered lesson by the rapturous applause he would receive as he rounded the classroom door. He has been an invaluable member of the PE department for the last two years. He has taken a sports team every Saturday with his U13A rugby and cricket teams and his U11A team hockey group. Tom Brooks is a “yes man”. If you need something done, help or an activity covered he will be the one who steps up and helps. The PE office will be a different place without him there. Good luck on your travels and enjoy. Mr Tom Blyth

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Matt Cole It was during the previous World Cup that the legendary Matt Cole made his debut appearance for Trinity School. With a finely tuned scientific mind combined with his somewhat limited stature, questionable beard and superb goal-scoring ability, he was like Lionel Messi in a lab coat; and he quickly gained the adulation of the boys. His classroom soon became a magnet for teams of students just wanting to hang out with him, and his warm character and boyish sense of humour proved equally popular with parents and colleagues alike. Like Messi, his prolific work rate combined with an extensive skill-set made Matt the consummate teacher, and there is hardly an area of school life where he has not left his mark. He has coached football and cricket, assisted with Duke of Edinburgh, been involved in the link with Malawi and freeloaded on (sorry – participated in) countless school trips. He has headed up work with Oxbridge applicants, run Friday morning Further Physics sessions, helped with a large number of STEM activities and been trained up to wow students with liquid nitrogen. He has been a superb tutor, a great Physics teacher and an even better social secretary of the common room! He even found time to complete an MA in how ICT can be used to better facilitate learning Physics. But perhaps Matt’s most important contribution has been in organising Friday Football for the staff, where he has had the opportunity to show off his silky skills. Given all of these commitments, both on and off the pitch, it is evident that the only skill missing from his arsenal is the ability to say no! Considering how extensively Matt has integrated into the fabric of Trinity life, I felt sure he was destined to play out his career here at Trinity. I was shocked when this year’s transfer window opened therefore, by his announcement that he had been poached by KCS. Every cloud has its silver lining though, and at least his departure means I won’t have to listen to him leading his class in countless renditions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Song. I also won’t miss his messi-ness. What I and the whole school community will miss, though, is Matt’s warm

friendship and ceaseless labours, and whilst I of course wish him every success in his new school, I am keeping my fingers crossed that he will return to the green fields of Trinity soon. Mr Lee Flanagan

Trush Patel Always able to work with staff to find the best solutions, Trush helped Trinity transform the use of ICT in the classroom. Technology is always developing, and teachers are looking for new ways of using it in lessons. The rate of change at Trinity in recent times has been astounding, and a large part of that success has been down to Trush. He not only had a knack of finding the best technology, but also of ensuring that it worked. It has been at time of great changes (the recent rollout of laptops for teaching staff for example) that you saw his dedication to Trinity. Trush would spend hours checking and double checking that a new technology was working before rolling it out, and would happily work with teachers to ensure that it improved lessons. Trush’s greatest strength was his meticulous way of organising himself and his team. The 122

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yearly ICT Summer Works plan would always be a thing of beauty, containing just enough give so that we could deal with the unknown unknowns. His diagrams explaining IT concepts would always be understood by the most technophobic colleagues: our particular favourites were the car analogies. Trush came across as quite serious, but he will be fondly remembered for his millionpound ideas. Not that we ever did anything about them. The most practical was a wireless charging trolley for laptops. However, I’m still not convinced by his “Key to Success” which was a key shaped device containing a clock and display. After eight years at Trinity, Trush leaves us to take a new challenge at Box Hill School. We wish him and his family all the best for the future. Mr Emmett McGowan

Rebecca Wallace “It was all very well to be ambitious, but ambition should not kill the nice qualities in you.” Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes

Interesting fact: Rebecca Wallace (nee Streatfeild) is a distant relative of the author who penned these words. They could easily have been written about Rebecca herself. Rebecca’s ambition for the Geography department and her passion for the subject are infectious, and throughout her time here, Geography at Trinity has thrived and thousands of students have developed a deep and meaningful understanding of their place and role in the world. That she has achieved this whilst still being known for her kindness, fairness, care and warmth is a testament to her vision, professionalism and affability. Upon arrival, Rebecca very quickly made her mark. Meticulous in planning and armed with endless ideas, she quickly became the resource bank for the department. Whilst a student might pass through several years of geography at Trinity without being taught by Mrs Wallace, it would be most unusual if he hadn’t benefitted from many of her lessons, schemes of work, fieldwork opportunities or projects; we all recognised them as the standard towards which we should aim. An accomplished academic, but even more so a truly gifted teacher, her students and tutees always knew that they were in the safest hands. In the wider school as head of netball she has worked tirelessly to increase the profile and quality of girls’ sport. Equally though, she has brightened many a field day, led and accompanied trips at home and abroad, and even drafted in family members to play in the annual staff rugby fixture! Rebecca has two beautiful girls, but I know that had they been boys they would be coming to Trinity to be educated. Perhaps in a few years’ time Mrs Wallace will be back as a sixth form parent!

Colin Craft Trinity’s former head of brass and a visiting musician for 40 years, Colin Craft final left the school in June. We wish him very well for the future.

We are left with a big hole to fill, but all of us the better both professionally and personally for having known Rebecca as a colleague and friend for the last seven years. She leaves us to take up a post at Caterham School, closer to home and her family, and I am sure they will quickly recognise the extraordinary asset she will be. As her relative Noel Streatfeild highlighted, she is indeed ambitious for her subject and her students, but does this with a huge and positive personality which only serves to increase the impact she has on those around her. Mr Sam Powell

David Clifford Trinity certainly fell on its feet when David Clifford applied for a job here. Very few incoming teachers adapt so well to the exceptionally varied characters of our youngsters (and our Maths teachers!). David just understood us from the very start, and has been a generous and dedicated colleague who, in addition to his lessons, has run Very Hard Sums Club, enticed many a speaker to Maths Society and finally had the opportunity to show off his talent for cricket this season. He is an exceptional mathematician with an ability to simplify the complexities of Mathematics for his students. His kind manner and calm teaching style has brought the best out in all the students he has taught and tutored. He will be greatly missed by colleagues and students alike. We wish him every happiness in his retirement to the US and Canada (via Portugal!) Ms Nicola Beaumont The Mitre

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Sarah Shires Sarah Shires joined Trinity English department in January 2017, assuming responsibility for a full range of year groups. It is always a challenge taking over classes mid-year, even for a teacher of Sarah’s considerable experience, but she quickly mastered what was required and established herself as a considerate but authoritative teacher who took great pains to engage, on an individual basis, with her students and to offer original and varied lessons. They quickly learned to trust her as a teacher and confidante. The English office has constantly been visited by young boys, some of them too short to be able to see through the glass window or too hesitant to hear our welcoming bellows of “Come in!”. They were sure to be enquiring for Ms Shires, and were soon heading off, problems solved and happy. Outside the classroom she has made a major contribution, leading our first ever Literary Quiz Team into battle at KCS Wimbledon, running a creative writing club, supporting and addressing the Literary Society and regularly leading Sixth Form theatre trips to London. Sarah’s job interview was conducted by Skype from South Africa where she had been teaching for some three years in St John’s College, Johannesburg. It was my first experience of using Skype, and initially, while I thought all her responses were very sharp and informed, there seemed to be a marked lack of the usual encouraging signs of social interaction – facial expressions, nods, smiles. It was a few moments later that I realised that I had failed to press the appropriate buttons and that the interview was being conducted on freeze frame. I came to know a good deal about the minutiae of Sarah’s day to day school life, due to her habit of keeping up a constant dialogue with herself. Now what am I going to do next? Where did I put that report?

All very James Joycean. It could be quite alarming to note the pace at which she moved through her tasks. That’s done, now what about the Third Year. Oh I know what I’ll do with them… as I said, quite alarming, especially if one’s own progress is achieved at a more sedate pace. Thus, stream of consciousness doth make cowards of us all. Sarah goes on to take up an interesting role in Harris Academy, Sutton, a new school which is a short drive from her home. It is a new project and, as the school grows year by year, will afford her opportunities to shape the development of the English department and no doubt the wider school. We’ll miss her at Trinity, where she has made many firm friends, but wish her well. Mr Alastair Doyle

Wang Yan Wang Yan joined the Chinese department in September 2017, after teaching in South Korea for a year. She seemed nervous when she first came to England; there was a cultural shock in many aspects, especially when she compared the school lives of South Korea, China and England. Thanks to different school experiences, Yan soon adapted herself to the school life and she participated in all activities within the department. She is a talented but humble teacher. She always loves helping and supporting individuals to achieve their best potential. Her holistic approach to preparing students in the Chinese speaking competition was highly valued, and one of the students won the first prize, outperformed opponents from all the famous schools in the UK. She also appreciates the wonderful co-curricular life the school is offering, and she contributes to and enjoys herself in every activity. I remembered that primary school children could not get enough of Chinese lessons because they just had too much fun. She is also artistic; her display at the corridor turns pupils’ head every time they walk past. The positive impact Yan has brought to Trinity has been impressive, given she has been her for such a short time. Yan is leaving us to pursue a teaching career in China, and I am extremely confident that she will have a successful future! 祝你前程万里 (Ten thousand miles ahead of you). Ms Peishu Lin

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SALVETE Jennifer Snowdon

joins us as teacher of Art. Jenny is currently in the Art department as a student teacher having graduated from the University for the Creative Arts with a first class BA (Hons) in Fashion Promotion and Imaging.

Sebastian Munday

joins the Geography department from September. Sebastian has been teaching Geography in Spain for the last few years. He is a keen sportsman with particular interest in athletics, football and badminton and holds a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Will Coma

returns to Trinity as teacher of Art. Will was educated at Trinity before graduating from Leeds with a degree in Fashion Design. Will worked as a freelance womenswear designer and pattern cutter before completing his first placement of PGCE Art and Design at Trinity.

Dee Kemp

A welcome to new staff

for his PGCE. Henry graduated from University College, London with a first class degree in Chemistry.

Dr Alex Randolph

joins the Maths department as part-time teacher of Maths. Alex graduated from Oxford with an MA in Mathematics and has completed a PhD in Mathematics at Nottingham University. She comes to us from St Paul’s Girls’ School where she is Head of Year 7. Alex has also taught at North London Collegiate and Uppingham School.

Richard Holdsworth

has been appointed as head of Academic Music. Richard is currently at Langley Park School for Girls as head of Music. He graduated from St Edmund’s Hall, Oxford and has extensive experience as a performer, arranger and composer.

Claire Webb

joins us as a part-time teacher of English. Dee has a BA in English from Southampton and an MA in Media Culture and Communication from UCL. She has taught at Whitgift and joins us for three days per week.

joins the Maths department from Coloma Convent. She has also taught at Harris Academy (Crystal Palace) and Archbishop Tenison’s. Claire graduated from Bath in Mathematical Sciences with Education. She is a keen singer and member of St Mildred’s Church Choir.

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Dr David Robinson

joins the English department from September 2018. David was educated at Ampleforth and graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA before returning to do an MA. He comes to us from Hampton Court House School where he is a teacher of English and Sixth Form tutor.

Paul Murphy

returns to Trinity from Wimbledon High School where he held the role of Deputy Head, Academic. Paul re-joins the History department to teach whilst he completes a PhD. Paul studied at Trinity Hall, Cambridge achieving a 2:1 in History. He went on to gain a Graduate Diploma in Law before starting a legal career at Travers Smith.

Ferdinand Doepel

joins us as head of Business and Economics from Hampton School. Ferdinand was educated in Malaysia and achieved a First in Economics from Lancaster University. He has been an examiner for Edexcel and coaches football and hockey.

Henry Baggs

joins the permanent staff from September as teacher of Maths. Henry is currently in the maths department completing the second placement

joins us as teacher of Chemistry. David graduated from Worcester College, Oxford with a first in Earth Sciences and went on to do a doctorate in Geology. He has taught most recently at Tonbridge where he is also the Oxbridge (Science) co-ordinator. David also coaches football and cricket there.

Tristan Heath

returns to Trinity as a Biology and Science teacher, having been a student here from 1982 to 1990. Tristan graduated from Bristol with an MSc in Crop Protection and then gained a BSc in Geography and Ecology from Sheffield. He spent some time working in agriculture before qualifying as a teacher in 2013. Tristan joins us from Langley Park School for Boys where is currently head of Biology.

Katy Manisier

joins the Physics department from September. Katy graduated from Imperial and has been teaching since 2010. She has taught at Riddlesdown Collegiate, Royal Greenwich University Technical College, Sedgehill School and most recently Bolingbroke Academy. She is a keen supporter of DofE and an active climber.

Sarah Jakes

joins us from 1st September as Examinations Officer. Some staff may remember her father, Ian Cheyne, who taught History here for many years. Sarah has worked previously for AQA as head of Change Management where she worked as a member of the senior leadership team for AQA’s IT department.

Nick Giles

will be head of hockey from September 2018. Nick is currently an England Hockey Performance Centre head coach and also head of house at Marylebone Boys’ School and subject leader for PE. Nick has a first in Sport Development with Physical Education.

Rob Gorrie

joins the Music department as Music graduate trainee. Rob graduated from Oxford with a first in Music and went on to achieve a CIMA Cert from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting. He has worked at Monitor Deloitte, Sainsbury’s Group and Amazon for the past five years and is now returning to Music and retraining as a teacher.

Michael Gee

joins us as teacher of Maths for one year.

Louise Weeks-Greener

joins the office team as morning receptionist. She has worked previously as a receptionist at Woodcote Medical Practice and is the mother of Trinity alumnus Jack Weeks-Greener.

Cristina Rodriguez

joins us as Spanish language assistant from September. She is currently at the Royal High School in Bath where she is a boarding and teaching assistant. Cristina graduated in Spain and has been living in the UK since 2015, working as a nanny before taking up her school position.

Bernadette Atkinson

joins as our afternoon receptionist. She has worked previously as a legal PA at Herbert Smith and as an EA at British American Tobacco.

Elizabeth Spence

will be the new departmental assistant for Drama, Economics and Psychology. Elizabeth was educated at Coloma and joins us from The Royal Household where she was PA to the Deputy Master of the Household.

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SALVETE

Peter Friend

David Young

joins the Art department as Film and Photography technician working three days per week. Peter is current at Croydon School of Art running the digital print room and conducting workshops. He has a BA in Visual Communications.

Ameera Mian

joins us in September as a part-time artist in residence. Ameera attended Lancaster University graduating with a BA Hons in English Literature and Creative Writing. She owns her own ceramics company and you can see her work at dustanddewdrops.com.

A welcome to new staff

joined from 1st March as director of development. David was educated at Solihull School and Trinity College, Oxford where he gained a BA (Hons) in Jurisprudence. He comes to us from Ashford School in Kent where he was director of the Ashford School Foundation, having been director of development at Alleyn’s and Benenden previously.

Internal appointments from September 2018

has been appointed as head of Community Action. Claire is an established fundraiser working most recently for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as Head of Philanthropy. She has also worked at RNIB, Help the Aged and READ International.

Matthew Damen

joins us in August as development assistant. Matt was educated at Trinity before going to Nottingham University to study Zoology. Matt will be based in the development office in the library.

becomes head of Year, Sixth Form

Hannah Whiteford

becomes deputy head of lower and middle schools

Rosie Walker

becomes head of lower school Music

Sean King

becomes head of High Performance

Sam Cater

Richard Collins

Sam Hodge

Tristan Heath

becomes head of UCAS and Skills and Services

Claire Burrage

Jed Pietersen

becomes head of First Year

Victoria Boorman

becomes head of Second Year

Jack Munnery

becomes head of Third Year

Grant Beresford-Miller becomes head of Fourth Year

will be teaching Psychology part time in addition to his role of swimming coach

becomes head of Junior Science

Issy Bennett

becomes head of netball

Sam Schofield

becomes head of cricket

Amanda Oakes

becomes Archive Manager and Events Co-ordinator

Past Trinity rugby stars return Rugby-playing alumni from the last two years took on Trinity’s current 1st XV team in an energetic match in September, playing under the banner of “Tommy Petty’s XV” and led by the eponymous 2016/17 rugby captain. Trinity’s current students claimed a resounding 40-10 victory.

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Beyond Trinity American heroes Two of Trinity’s graduating sporting stars, Hannah Bond and Kathy Rogers, have just finished their first year at American universities on prestigious sports scholarships. Hannah is at the University of Maryland on a hockey scholarship, and Kathy is on a water polo scholarship at the University of Michigan. Mr Tim Deakin caught up with them both this summer. What the move to America like? Hannah: At first it was all quite overwhelming and very full on, especially as I started preseason training very soon after I got there. However, being around the team made it easy to make friends, and helped me settle in before classes started. The main thing I found hard was the weather, as it was so warm and humid. It was hard to train at more than 30°C! Kathy: I was very nervous about going, but once I got there and met the team they were so lovely and they made it really easy to settle in. I’ve had training every morning and then I go straight to class, which has helped establish a routine. There were a few cultural differences, but these didn’t really make a difference. Some of them made me laugh. What have been the best and worst things? Hannah: I have really enjoyed it. The best thing (aside from visiting Kathy of course!) was probably getting to the finals of the National Championships. It was such an amazing experience as well as being rather unexpected. Also, they do the team’s laundry which is definitely a bonus. The worst thing has definitely been the time difference. Being on the other side of the Atlantic to all of my friends made it really tricky to stay in touch, as one of you is constantly asleep or busy.

understand. Your team becomes like your family. The level of play in the collegiate system in America has allowed my game to develop and me to improve. They look after their athletes really well and give me free meals!

then go into a proper adult job like teaching or social work. Mr Tim Deakin

How has this experience affected your outlook? Hannah: Going to America has made me realise that there are so many opportunities everywhere, and if you want to do something then you should go and do it. I was so nervous before going to Maryland, but I am so glad I went. It has made me realise that I can do a lot more than I thought. Kathy: Being so far away from home has made me a lot more independent, although I’m not really ready to adult! What are you planning for the future? Hannah: The one thing a year in America has not made me think about is what I want to do in the future. I’m still trying to sort out what major I’m doing so once I establish that I can start to think a bit more! Kathy: I still have three more years left at university, then I’m going to see if I can play a few seasons abroad professionally, and

Kathy: The best thing has definitely been all the friends I’ve made, and also when Hannah came over from Maryland to visit! The worst thing is being constantly tired. We trained 20 hours a week and played 41 games between January and May, and as most of the games were in California it involved a lot of traveling too. Also there is academic stuff to do too, which takes up time as well! What is the sport like? Hannah: It is amazing. There’s not really a comparison in the UK. It’s insane how high a profile college sport has, and the money dedicated to it. Spending so much time with your team means you make so many close friends, and you get to live through so many fantastic experiences with them. Kathy: It is a really great opportunity to play and train alongside studying, and it’s lovely also to share this with 20 others who really

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Destinations of 2017 leavers

Name

Destination after leaving

Name

Destination after leaving

Tomi Adenuga

Sussex Economics

Katharine Diamond

Gap year then Leeds English Literature

Advik Agastwar

Sussex Mechanical Engineering

Samuel Dore

Leeds Chinese and Spanish

Vaidehi Agrawal

Oxford Philosophy Politics and Economics

Luke Dugan

Leeds Economics and Geography

Malik Aidoo

Leeds Economics

Rebekah Elliott

Bath Psychology

Henry Aldridge

Cambridge Architecture

Owen Finnie

Cambridge Natural Sciences

S Muhammad Ali

Plevvin (Bulgaria) Medicine

George Fleming

Gap year then reapply Psychology

Thomas Allen

Southampton Computer Science

Toby Forrester

Loughborough English

Adam Araim

York Mathematics

Joseph Francis

Leeds History

Henry Atkinson

Oxford Physics

Henry Gale

Cambridge Classics and Linguistics

Abi Bailey

Gap year then York Politics and International Relations

Robert Good

Queen Mary London Medicine

Joshua Bernard-Cooper

St Andrews Philosophy and Physics

Francesco Gosnell

Gap year then East Anglia English Literature

Christopher Bingham

Durham General Engineering

Jack Grainge

Birmingham English

Anna Blair

Exeter History

Daniel Griffiths

Manchester Geography

Josh Blake

Cardiff Met Sport and Exercise Science

Eleanor Ham

Exeter Mathematics

William Blanchard

Exeter (Change to Falmouth) History

Leonid Harleston-Webber

Southampton Business Management with Spanish

Hannah Bond

Maryland University (USA)

Samuel Harley

Leeds Chinese and International Business

Isabella Boyle

Surrey Business Management

Imogen Harris

Charlie Brackenborough

Sussex English and Media Studies

Gap year then Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, London Psychology

Sebastian Bromberg

Bristol Mechanical Engineering

Jaden Haynes

Edinburgh Spanish and History

Edward Brook

Manchester Economics

Isabella Hilditch

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, London English with Film Studies

Cameron Browning

Southampton Accounting with Finance

Sebastian Hill

Gap year then Oxford Music

Oliver Bubbers

York Politics

Patrick Hope

Alex Canning

Loughborough Accounting and and Financial Mgmt

Surrey Electronic Engineering with Space Systems

Alexander Howat

Harry Carlisle

Exeter Politics Philosophy and Economics

The Arts University, Bournemouth Film Production

Beth Carroll

Bristol Classical Studies

Molly Hugkulstone

Cambridge Medicine

Michael Cattini

University of the Arts, London Art

Jack Isaac

Exeter History

Haakon Cavell

Surrey Biochemistry

Harry Jackson

Leeds Classical Civilisation and English

Joseph Charuy

St Andrews Economics

Dominic Johnsen

Gap year then Bristol Economics and Finance

Kira Chathli

UCL Chemistry

Morgan Jones

Jessica Childs

Birmingham History and Political Science

South Bank University Business Management

Kate Clancy

Edinburgh Philosophy

Yusha Jung

SOAS Economics

Fraser Compton

Bath Economics

Raphael Kalid

Birmingham Liberal Arts and Sciences

Martin Concagh

Toronto University (Canada)

Stephanie Kellaway

Birmingham Classical Literature and Civilisation

Thomas Connell-Wynne

Gap year then Swansea Civil Engineering

Kie-Ren Lau

Nottingham Civil Engineering

Harley Constable

Newcastle Marketing and Management

Peter Lawton

Durham Philosophy Politics and Economics

William Coster

Leeds History

Thomas Lewis

Southampton Modern History and Politics

Callum Crisp

Leeds Economics and Philosophy

Robert Litster

Newcastle Journalism, Media and Culture

Benjamin Crozier

LSE History

Joe Mackley

Royal Northern (Conservatoire) Music

Kishan Dandiker

Exeter History

Paul MacLeod

Bristol Chemistry

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Destination after leaving

Name

Destination after leaving

Joshua Madojemu

Nottingham Spanish and Business

Joseph Rooke

Cambridge History

William Maguire

SOAS Law

Ben Ruiz

Nottingham Law

Yusuf Malik

Acccountancy apprenticeship with Grant Thornton

Carmen Rumbold-Koch

Surrey Psychology

Blake McKenzie

Reading English

Sebastian Ryan-Ndegwa

King’s College London Pharmacology

Hamish McMillan

Loughborough Civil Engineering

Luke Saint

Royal Holloway Music

Stephanie Mitchell

Birmingham Dentistry

Saif Saleem

Liverpool Law

Rachel Morland

Leeds Theoretical Physics

Leon Sasaki-Nicholas

Southampton Mathematics

Abi Morris

Exeter History and International Relations

Stefano Schahbasi

Gap year then Bristol Law

Callum Mullin

Roehampton Marketing

Rhys Singleton

Cardiff Business Management

Harry Neale-Smith

Leeds Economics

Aheesan Sivarasa

Brighton Accounting and Finance

Joshua Nicholas

Nottingham Architecture

Yunus Skeete

Bristol Mechanical Engineering

Gap year then East Anglia English Literature and Drama

James Slater

Oxford History and Politics

Rachel Nicholson

Milind Sood

Josephine Norris

Birmingham Political Science and International Relations

Oxford Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)

Benjamin Stein

Plymouth Marine Biology

Liam O’Connor

Leeds English

Connor Stevens

Cambridge History

Madelaine O’Connor

Birmingham Biomedical Science

Georgina Taylor

Bristol Civil Engineering

Ridhwan Omar

Gap year then UCL Planning and Real Estate

Kanan Thakrar

Bristol Mechanical Engineering

Sachin Parkash

Birmingham Business Management

Nathan Thomas

Loughborough Economics

Tom Passman

Exeter History with International Relations

Alexander Thompson

Imperial Physics

Kamlesh Patel

Royal Holloway Accounting and Finance

Matthew Tokarski

Exeter Mining Engineering

Nottingham Product Design and Manufacture

Callum True

Southampton Economics

Keval Patel

Thomas Turnbull

Leeds English Literature

Priya Patel

UCL Modern Languages

Simon Upton

Oxford Philosophy Politics and Economics

Rahul Patel

Birmingham Economics

Sean Van Der Molen

Rajan Patel

Nottingham Economics

Loughborough Industrial Design and Technology

Benjamin Vassallo

Cardiff Economics

Yogesh Patel

Nottingham Economics and Hispanic Studies

Hannah-Louise Vine

Exeter Modern Foreign Lanaguages

Frederick Pearson

Manchester Management and Marketing

Laurence Watchorn

Art Foundation then Slade School of Art

Janisha Perera

Nottingham Chemical Engineering

Daniel Webster

Warwick Accounting and Finance

Thomas Petty

Gap year then UCL Human Sciences and Evolution

Jack Weeks-Greener

Durham Economics

Joseph Pettyfer

London College of Fashion Fashion Photography

Jessica Young

Oxford Brookes Accountancy, Finance and International B

Jack Phillips

Gap year Airline Pilot

Olivia Quinn

Medicine Queen Mary’s in Malta

Rohan Redican

Sussex Business and Management Studies

Brendan Reekie

York Politics with International Relations

Ayeesha Rela

Cardiff Medicine

Hugo Ricca

Birmingham Philosophy

Clare Ritchie

UCL Language and Culture

Kathy Rogers

USA - Michigan State

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Prize Winners

Prize Winners In each Form the first named boy wins a prize for academic excellence and the second named for all round achievement. Other boys win prizes in the Lower School for the largest number of Commendations. JC

Daniel Todd Lars Hansen Felix Atkinson Alexander Molony

Anand Clarke Lev Titov Patrick Minton Sam Greenway

Roshan Frost Anish Shah Henry Brown James Keers

Zain Lam Tom Baker Frederick Turpin Liam Bridgman

Joel Edser George Brown Keyur Patel Pierre Rivet

Daniel Curtis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; joint Varun Ravi kumar - joint Tate Nicol Ted Cribbens George Farquharson

Daniel Ekundayo Stanley Chilvers Conor Giblin Alfie Edwards

Thomas Braganza Joe Hutchings Sejan Vignes Joshua Speight

Josh Albuquerque Arjun Bhinda Kiran Bacchus Rayyan Patel Finlay Evans Adam Wisniewski Lewis Roberts Jacob King

2R 3D

Seb Crabtree Alex Burcombe Chatchan Khabthong Isaac Croucher

Lucas Rebato Jay Rabheru Josh Akuffo Aditya Iyer

3B 3V

Joel Cuttle Aman de Silva Louis Morris Amar Pattani

Joe Greenway Gethin Roberts Ben de Sousa Max Sherwood

3M JW

Simeon Wren Ansh Shetty Franco Hillier Jared Thompson

George Ogden Joshua Todd Yash Shetty Henry Bishop

Joseph Anderson Aidan Keogh Tayen Patel Khush Patel

1C 1V

Daniel Hamilton Aaron Vaz Dillen Patel-Ramcharran Aayush Panse 1J

Freddie Jemison Aarav Ganguli Harry Brown Jamie Taylor 2D

Samuel Godfrey Zac Burt Sam Fradin William Lewis

Thomas Law Lida Zhu Harry Ogden Lewis Tagg Alex Salama Quinn Singh Shayaan Imtiazi Christian Pauling Harry Foster Will Bishop Alfred Johnson George Lawrence Green

Matthew Winner: Archie Pearson Jarvis Shield: Runners up: Fiontan Logan, Joseph Cotton, Jay Evemy, Seun Ogunyemi Anna Marshall Prize for History: Raven Strings Award:

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Ben de Sousa

Joshua Albuquerque

Boys in the Fourth Form win prizes for significant academic progress and all round endeavour 4F

Krish Oza

Callum Patel

Isaac Lewsey

Lukas Cobb

Theo Flanagan

Raffi Lucas

Haydn Jones

Luca Owen

Aaron Blackman

Cai Edwards

Henry Weiser

Jamie Coskun

Daniel Warren

Fraser Myers

Saul Packer

Ross Ah-Weng

Thomas Leigh

Marcus McSpadden

Thomas Haunstetter

Alexander Szczepaniak

Michael Frost

Shola Adesina

Kai Cumberbatch

Lucas Ferrar

Lower Sixth Prizes are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic attainment in the examinations. Nicole Bambroffe

Marco Fung

Krishna Lall

Joseph Spiteri

Sankalan Bhattacharyya

Shreya Ganguli

Jack Maw

Aidan True

Dylan Bowling

Owen Harries

Toby Mills

Lilly Tuesley

Jack Cernoch

Angus Harrington

Mollie Palmer

Matthew Vaz

Harry Cookson

Tayyab Hasan

Matthew Scally

Joseph Watchorn

Prashant Dandiker

Edward Johnston

Ibraheem Siddiqui

Betty Wood

Charles Davies

Neal Kesterton

Olivia Smout

Katie Woolcott

Prizes are awarded in recognition of consistently high effort grades throughout the year. Haig Lucas

Chloe Beroud

Lea Watson

Christy Clancy

Martin Percival

Joseph Bennett

Niamh Singleton

Amber Wentzell

Finlay Higgins

Gabriel Kuti

Eva Bervas

Saifullah Aleem

Kjellon Morris

Tayyab Hasa

Mark Bishop Cup for Service: Anish Shahn Bernstein Cup for Composition: Charles Davies Bernstein Cup for Golf: Torin Leonard Presentation of Trinity School National Representative Caps: Celina Dembinska-Kenner, Frederick Ellis, Luke Medcraft, Alex Middleton, Ayooluwa Onabolu, John Petty, Sarah Rogers, Douglas Sheppard, Benedict Young, Archie Warren

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Upper Sixth Prize Winners 2016 Subject Prizes:

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Extra-Curricular Prizes:

Abbas Khan Economics Prize

Munaiza Hoq

CCF Prize, Army Section

Luke Houlahan

School Prize for All Round Academic

Jayant Yogendran

CCF Macintosh Prize (RAF)

Josh Dumbrill

School Prize for Art

Sophie Hanton

Macdonald Prize for Sub Aqua

Will Roberts

Whitlock Prize for Biology

David Barnes

Matchan Prize for Community Service

Josh Gower

Eccleston-Turner Prize for Business

George Railton

Desmond Day Theatre Prize (Production)

Oliver Jonas

Robbins Prize for Chemistry

Malin Dekas

Drama Prize (Performance)

Benjamin Osland

School Prize for Design Technology

Iain McFeat

Drama Prize (All-round contribution)

Thomas Pacitti

Hodson Prize for English

Edward James

EPQ Prize

Deesha Ganguli, Kit Hobbs

Berthoud Prize for French

Nivashinie Logeswaren

Library Prize

Ewan Borland

Turner Prize for Geography

Jonathan Park

Music Prize (Performance)

Kieran Crowley

Hodson Prize for History

Louisa Hanton

Music Prize (Instrumental)

Chloe Cheng, Hansen Wang

School Prize for Latin

Sam Christie

Music Prize (All-round contribution)

Malin Dekas, Alexander Lee

Marshall Prize for German

Sam Christie

Orchard Prize for Head Chorister

Alexander Lee

School Prize for Greek

Sam Christie

Music Prize (Singing)

School Prize for Classical Civilisation

Eliza Prentice

Dominic Williams, Orlando Woscholski

Taylor Prize for Further Mathematics

Charlie Broughton

Music Prize (Captain of Music)

Kristen Nielsen

School Prize for Mathematics

Nihara Herath

Sixth Form Council Chairman

Charlie Gill

Dr Nick Collins Cup

Nikara Herath

Boys’ Sport (All-round contribution)

Alexander Roberts

Crisp Prize for Academic Music

Kieran Crowley

Girls’ Sport (All-round contribution)

Laura Sallabank

Whitlock Prize for Physics

Riana Patel

Sport (Netball)

Katarina Simic

School Prize for Politics

Tristan Shone

Sport (Girls’ Hockey)

Laura Sallabank

School Prize for Psychology

Sophie Moss

Sport (Rugby)

James Hammond

School Prize for Religious Studies

Paul Newton

Sport (Hockey)

Sam Leigh

School Prize for Science

Kieran Moore

Sport (Cricket)

Rithik Hari

Matchan Prize for Spanish

Harry Oakes

Haris Ahmed Prize

Charlie Gill

School Prize for Sports Science

Joe Casey

Swaffield Prize for Deputy Head Boy

Tom Foreman

Jonathan Harrison Prize for Engineering

James Reid

Swaffield Prize for Senior Prefect Team

Shirley Ibegbulam, Alexander Lee, Sam Leigh, Harry Oakes, Katarina Simic

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Deesha Ganguli

Turner Prize for Head Boy

Charlie Broughton

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