150TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The Bethanian 2015/16 OUR TEAM

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOOL OFFICIALS TEACHING AND HOUSE STAFF Mr R J Stubbs (Chairman) HEAD OF SCHOOL B Soc Sc, CMRS Miss K Berry, MA, PGCE Sophie Lowther Mr D Boniface, Mr J Booth BA (Hons), PGCE MA, MSc Miss S Boyle, MDrama Mrs A Carboni, DEPUTY HEADS OF SCHOOL Mrs L Bryant, BA (Hons) MA (Cantab) Miss N Brown, BDes, PGDE George Dinnis Mr M Clark, Mr C Cooper, MSc BSc, CEng, MICE, MIStructE Nat Pearson Mr C Coupland, MA, M.Ed, CELTA Mr R C Clark, Mr S Davies, BA (Hons) MA(Ed), BA (Hons) PREFECTS Mrs J Digby, BSc, PGCE, Dip SpLD Miss H Foster, BSc, PGCE Mrs A Culley, Louis Beneventi CertEd Mrs K Gee, MAEd, PGCE, SpLD Grace Hebblethwaite Mrs K Harper, BSc (Hons), QTS, PGCert, SpLD Mr A Cunningham Seav Meng Ing Mr T Hart Dyke, BA (Hons) Mr J M Fenn, Adam Kirkbright Mrs F Healy, BA, SpLD LLB Connor Knapp Miss R Hesketh Mr M L Hammerton, Lillian Lee Mr P Hughes, BA (Hons), PGCE BSc, MBA Jay Lee Mr A A Khan, BA (Hons), PGCE Dr R Hangartner, Miss S King, BA BSc, MB BS, MBA, FRCPath Sophie Marland Miss S Letocart Phoebe Mills Mrs W Kent Mr A Manktelow BSc (Hons) PGCE Celia Mooney Mr N P Kimber, Dr J Marks, BSc, PhD, PGCE BSc, FCA Oliver Morris Miss C Mills, BEd (Hons), PGCert, SpLD Immy Oakes Mr R J Pilbeam Mr S McEvoy BEd (Bus Stud) Kipp Popert Mrs R McGovern, BA (Hons) Mr R Walden Max Ringer Miss N Nixon, BA (Hons), PGCE Bursar and Clerk to the Governors: Lloyd Roberts Mr M Norman, BEd (Hons) Mr S J Douglass Samuel Robinson Mr M Payne, BSc (Hons), PGCE Miss R Rayner, BA (Hons) Poppy Sadler Mr D Reilly, BSc (Hons) PGCE SENIOR STAFF Akin Segun Mrs C Shapland, BSc (Hons) PGCE Headmaster Alexandra Tate Mr M F Healy, BSc HDipEd NPQH Miss F-E Shaw, MA, PGCE William Wilkins Mr G Stubberfield, BA (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headmaster Merrick Wong Mr S Winter, BA (Hons) Mrs A-M Sturrock, BEd (Hons) Ryan Zhang Mr M Thomas, MSc, PhD Assistant Head, Academic Mrs K Thornton, MA Mrs D Gale, BSc (Hons) HDipEd Mr G Thorpe, BA (Hons) Assistant Head, Pastoral Mrs S Thorpe, BA (Hons) Mr A Sturrock, BA (Ed) Hons Mr M Turner BA (Hons) Human Resources Manager Mr J Vickerman, BSc (Hons), PGCE Miss T Lavender Mrs J Wareham, BEd (Hons) Mrs C Wickham BA (Hons) PGCE Mrs K Williams, BSc Miss C Wood, BA

2 CONTENTS WELCOME 4

KENDON 6 THE MOUNT 8 OUR TEAM/CONTENTS OLD POPLARS 10 PENGELLY 12 THE ORCHARD 14

SUPPORT STAFF UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS 16 Mrs J Austen, Housekeeper, Pengelly Mrs K Austen, Housekeeper, Old Poplars INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS 20 Mrs C Betts, Fees Clerk Mr J Bond, Communications Officer LITERACY REVIEW 22 Mr S Catley, ICT Technician MATHS 26 Mr B Chapman, Estates Manager Mrs D Coley, School History Author SCIENCE 28 Mrs J Clark, Housematron, Old Poplars MUSIC 30 Mrs G Corbett, Marketing & Admissions Manager DRAMA & THEATRE 32 Mr P Crafter, IT Technician ART & DESIGN 34 Miss M Delves, Housekeeper, The Orchard DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 42 Mrs A Discombe, Office Manager / Head’s PA TEXTILES 44 Mrs A Enticknap, Science Technician FOOD TECHNOLOGY 48 Mrs M Fillery, Senior Science Technician Mr J Forde, Pool Manager TH Mrs A Hallet, Housekeeper, The Mount 150 ANNIVERSARY Mrs S Humphrey, Housematron, Pengelly SPECIAL FEATURE 51 Mrs A Hurst, Learning Support Assistant Mrs L James, Housematron, The Orchard YOUNG ENTERPRISE 66 Mrs J Jarrett, Human Resources Manager PENGELLY SOCIETY 69 Mr M Kateley, Performing Arts Technical Assistant APPRENTICE CHALLENGE 72 Mr A Keates, Senior Housekeeper Miss K Lane, Housekeeper, Kendon SPORT 74 Mr M Levett, Design & Technology Technician SCHOOL COLOURS 80 Mrs S Martorell, Registrar SPORTS & HOUSE AWARDS 81 Mrs H Proud, Assistant Bursar Mr G Ridout, School Caretaker Mrs S Ridout, Senior Sister Medical Centre ACTIVITIES WEEK 82 Miss C Saxby, Art Technician SOUTH AFRICA EXPEDITION 86 Miss E Stanley Aston, Art Technician POSTCARDS FROM 88 Mrs P Thompson RN, Deputy Sister Medical Centre Mrs C Turvey, Lay Chaplain STAFF MOVES 90 Mrs D Vince, School Secretary CHAPLAINCY 94 Mr G Williams, Network Manager SPEECH DAY 96 Mrs S Xue, Chinese Language Assistant CHARITY WORK 98 FRIENDS OF BETHANY SCHOOL 102 THE BETHANIANS’ SOCIETY 103 With grateful thanks to the following who have CAMPUS NEWS 106 supported our staff this year: Katie West, Simon THE BETHANY NETWORK 107 Cuthbert, Fen Burley, Debra Shier, Dilys Coley and our two Gap Assistants, Hugh McMahon and Ambar van der Wath. PRIZES & AWARDS 108

3 Welcome to another edition of The Bethanian. I hope you enjoy reading it, as it contains a huge amount of information.

This year, of course, offering to the local community. was dominated with the celebrations marking As usual, the term finished with our Carol Service in our 150th year. It got Cranbrook Church and once again it was both well off to a great start in attended and hugely enjoyed. September when I presented a concise We had been expecting our regular six yearly school history of the School to inspection and I was looking forward to it as I would present and past pupils, a visit to the dentist! The inspectors arrived in January as well as parents. The and although it was a time of great stress, I am hugely Commemorative Bethany appreciative to the large degree of support I received Tree, which was designed from parents and pupils alike. Inspections are a Mr Francie Healy and created by A level necessary analysis of what we do and I was very pleased indeed that it went well. Headmaster pupil, James Hunter, was also unveiled. February saw Bethany perform its annual School In October, the digitisation of our Archives was Production and this time, in light of our 150th year, formally launched and a most pleasant evening was the Director of Music, Gareth Stubberfield, wrote had by all who attended. a special musical and called it “Providence - the Musical!”. This was performed in early February to October also saw the launch of the innovative Bethany capacity audiences over three nights. Network, the aim of which is to bring together current and former pupils, parents and local businesses into Our now regular, FOBs sponsored, Fish’n’Chips Quiz a mutually beneficial entity and this is going from Night in March was once again an outstanding success. strength to strength. In line with the other events taking place during the year, it had one round specifically tailored to the history Our boarding pupil base has an increasing of Bethany School. There was a lot of wine and indeed international flavour and I was delighted once again to wisdom in evidence throughout the evening! be given the opportunity to visit Thailand, Hong Kong and China. The trips had the dual purpose of giving In April, our longest serving resident, the lovely face to face feedback to parents, as well as recruiting Dorothy Richards, passed away peacefully aged 97. new pupils and this took care of my autumn half term The funeral service took place in the School Chapel break. It’s a hard life but somebody has got to do it! where she had married her beloved George in 1940.

In November we had a special Founders’ Our much anticipated indoor swimming pool, which Remembrance Service, which was hugely enjoyed by had been first envisaged in 1948, opened in April. An many past staff and pupils who attended. online auction for the first six swimmers raised over £700 for charity. We also continued with our Year 6 Master Classes and these once again, were incredibly well received At the end of this month there was an emotional and have now become a feature of our annual Dedication Service in Goudhurst Church presided

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over by the excellent Bishop of Dover, Trevor Wilmot. of relaxation. All waxed lyrical about the wonderful experiences they had enjoyed. The annual Kendon versus Pengelly football match took place in June and once again no effort was August, of course, is a very stressful month for our spared. There was fierce rivalry between both Houses pupils and I am delighted our A level pupils got into and I think it was fair to say it was the most one sided their chosen universities and that our GCSE pupils got 3-3 draw I ever witnessed as Kendon were the better the necessary grades to continue their education with side and they won 4-2 on penalties. renewed confidence and determination.

As has become an annual tradition, I welcomed the Any school is only as good as its staff and I am incredibly boarders to my house in May for a summer barbecue grateful to all of the teaching and support staff for just before their GCSE and A level examinations working so hard, both individually and as a team, to started. It was great, what with so many electronic ensure that our pupils get a wonderful experience both devices on show now, to see children play traditional inside and outside the classroom at Bethany. games and interacting so well with each other on a verbal and physical level rather than simply remotely. In addition to the construction of an indoor swimming pool, I am also delighted that we were also Our annual Speech Day, Leavers Day and TBS able to open an additional Sixth Form Centre, as well Reunion Day was an overwhelming success. We as an enlarged new Fitness Suite. Both have been used were very fortunate to secure the services of double to great effect by our pupils and staff. gold medal winner, Rebecca Adlington, to officially open our indoor swimming pool and a huge crowd of Roger Stubbs, Chairman of Governors, parent of people turned up to witness this event. I particularly three former pupils including one of the first girls, liked her address to our pupil body during prize giving has had an excellent first year in the Chair and I am when she reminded the pupils that they must never very grateful to him for the time and commitment forget to thank their parents for the huge sacrifices he gives to the School generally and me personally. that they make to ensure they have a great start in life. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Governors for their wholehearted commitment Being our 150th year Bethany also hosted a celebratory to the strategic direction of Bethany School. These ball in early July. This was a mammoth event to wonderful people are volunteers and do what they do organise and I am very grateful to the organising for altruism, which is very rare in this increasingly committee for doing such a superb job. It took over commercial world. a week for the marquee to be erected on the arena, which itself ironically had come into existence as a Finally, I would like to thank all of you for your continued result of funds raised for the centenary celebrations support to Bethany and to me. Headship, I feel, some fifty years previously. At the risk of blowing my becomes increasingly difficult year on year and I cannot own trumpet, I can honestly say I have never attended a emphasise just how much a supportive email, letter or more enjoyable evening. There were many highlights, comment from a parent means to me when times are not least the marching band and the fireworks and it challenging. I am very blessed indeed to have such a seemed entirely appropriate that we should also say a supportive parent body and I am only too well aware of formal goodbye to our Year 13 leavers at this event. this from conversations with fellow headmasters.

Just after the term ended, 23 pupils travelled to I hope you get as much enjoyment from reading this South Africa on a True Adventure Expedition, for book as I did and I would like finish by thanking our the remainder of the month of July. They all had a Marketing Manager, Mrs Ginnie Corbett, for working wonderful time, combining some charitable work with tirelessly to ensure that this record of the last twelve trekking and adventure, as well as a small amount months at Bethany has come to fruition.

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“I’m think I’m officially Number of pupils: the worst driver in the world!” - Pretam Khanna, 57 whilst Go-Karting, Head of House: December 2015 Sam Marshall

House Monitors: Seav Koaw Ing Pretam Khanna Fedor Kindrachuk Anthony Odubiyi

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“This year in Kendon has been a special KENDON and poignant one for me. There has been some great talent on display from the Kendon boys in all manner of activities and everyone has enjoyed some great events and outings, especially the Christmas go-karting trip.

“At the start of the year many new boys joined and there was a vibrant feel to the House. I feel that this year, although my last, has been the best with some great times as well as some great friendships built, and I will be sad to see some of my housemates leave.

“My personal highlight of this year was the prestigious Kendon vs Pengelly in the second half both sides started to a joy to watch for all who spectated. football match. This was built up with find the back of the net and at full time “It is with great sadness that my fellow as much hype as any FA cup final as the sides couldn’t be separated with the House Monitors and I leave Kendon as both sides were just as likely to take the game ending 3-3. We went to penalties a very enjoyable four years comes to an trophy home. During the first half there and after some superb efforts Kendon end, and on behalf of everyone leaving was an array of chances but, much like retained the Hollman Cup winning 4-2. I would just like to say that we have had England, a lack of goals and at half time In all my time in Kendon there has not a wonderful time. Mr Coupland, who the game was in the balance. However been a more closely run game and it was has been in Kendon since 2011, is sadly leaving and will be greatly missed as his tremendous support of the boarding community has been amazing and he is a great example of what makes boarding such a memorable experience. Hopefully his next school will appreciate him as much as we did and I thank him for all he has done for me and many others in the House and for the whole Bethany boarding community. With much gratitude we also thank Dr and Mrs Vickerman for all their continued hard work this year and also to Mr Thomas, Karen and Kevin for their smooth running of the House.

“To finish off, I’m so glad to have been part of the best House in the School and now leave to make room for the next lucky recipients of places in this incredible House. I hope everyone who comes will enjoy this coming year and beyond as much as I have enjoyed my years. I will look back at all of the fond memories I have and will remember the valuable lessons I have learnt and will always remain a Kendonian. God bless all in Kendon and have a great year.”

Sam Marshall, Head of House

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“A great year where Number of pupils: our September chapel theme “together” was 60 evident through pupils Head of House: of all years and boarding status mixing inclusively, Declan Sullivan celebrating each other’s House Officials: achievements, and supporting each other”. Hamzah Atta Oliver Lloyd Sean Evelegh Victor Poulain Alvin Kan

8 “One of the very first activities we did as a House was our boarders’ chapel on togetherness. We broke into small teams and every group worked extremely hard THE MOUNT to make it a chapel to remember. This really helped to bring together both the existing and new Mounties, although running into chapel at the start of the service to the “Rocky” theme may have been a bit embarrassing in hindsight! As a reward for our hard work, the boarders enjoyed an early trip to see “The Maze Runner”. This left the House extremely excited, though I personally think that it was just all the sugar!

“Charities Day was a day when I felt extremely proud of our House, as we raised money for two worthwhile causes: Cancer Research and The Macmillan Trust. These were chosen by our House racing night which was enjoyed by the spent most of their Bethany time, and Council, as was the decision to sponsor whole boarding community. enjoying a trip down memory lane. a young lad from Ghana named Sandy, through the Christian organisation “As summer approached, bringing with “Mr Booth joined the House this year and Compassion. Sandy is 8 years old and it so many exams, Mr Khan alleviated as he gradually relaxed into the role we we will be sponsoring him until he is an the tension by taking the Sixth Form got to know him. This was particularly adult. and Year 11 boarders out to the Taj of enjoyable for us, as we were able to Kent, Marden’s most well-known curry tease him about the woeful form of ‘The “November saw the days getting shorter house. Not wanting to be left out the Blues’; his favourite rugby team back in and the nights longer and colder, but this junior boarders subsequently enjoyed a New Zealand. was forgotten about with a great trip to Saturday evening meal at Buddha Belly in a fireworks show at West Farleigh. The “Other things that stand out from this Maidstone, with a pleasant walk around boarders also teamed up with Pengelly as year are the number of Friday night hot Bedgebury Pinetum the next day to burn we headed out for a tasty curry followed dogs consumed (shares in hot dogs must off the calories! by the then newly released Bond movie. be bucking the trend!), the acquisition “One of my favourite occasions this year of a table tennis table and the new pool “December always sees our traditional Number of pupils: was the traditional leavers’ BBQ, held in which was really enjoyed by both day Christmas party. This year the whole our Housemaster’s garden. As tradition pupils and boarders. house went first to an ‘eat all you can’ dictates, last year’s Mount pupils who 60 restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. After “The staff have been amazing this year are now in Year 13 and about to leave some of us (Hamzah especially) had and we are grateful for all the extras they Bethany, came back to The Mount for eaten far too much, we completed a great do, as tutors, house staff and of course Head of House: a meal with the current Year 12, who evening by going bowling. Mrs Mandy Hallett. We are sad to say are about to leave The Mount. For Kipp goodbye to Mrs Bryant, but no doubt she “As ever the end of the spring term Popert and Samuel Robinson especially Declan Sullivan will return, after all “Once a Mountie, brought the ‘formal boarders’ dinner’; it was clearly an evening to remember; Always a Mountie”.” this year we enjoyed a themed horse coming back to the House at which they House Officials: Declan Sullivan, Head of House. Hamzah Atta Footnote from Housemaster “With the introduction of Year 7 and 8 to The Mount we became a ‘bigger’ House Oliver Lloyd in terms of age range. However, to enter the common room in an evening and Sean Evelegh see a Year 8 and Year 12 boarder playing Connect 4, or to see the whole House Victor Poulain out at Christmas having a marvelous time, really reinforced our topic for the September chapel service; we look Alvin Kan to be inclusive, celebrate each other’s achievements, support each other when needed, and embrace our chapel theme of ‘together’.” 9 OLD POPLARS

are forged which stand Number of pupils: the test of time. Tears “For some, the thought are spent and laughter 74 of a house full of females is plentiful, ideas are Head of House: may be a daunting swapped and there is prospect; the reality much chatting and eating Lauren McQueen of Old Pops is that we done! A place of chaos Deputy Heads of House: have an empathy and at times and tranquillity understanding that at others, but in all Isabel Altendorf unites us and supports cases, somewhere to be us through our days, ourselves and to thrive Yuk Yi Man weeks and months in a secure and happy together. Friendships setting.”

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“This year we have had many new girls around to buy each other their secret Santa in need and is always giving out great arrive in different stages of the year. Most gifts, all the girls were preparing for the advice. Miss Wood is sadly leaving the people believe that making new friends one and only Old Pops Christmas Party. boarding community at the end of the and fitting in will be difficult half way The prestigious Old Poplars’ trophy was school year and will be deeply missed. through the year, but with the Old Poplars once again up for grabs. The most deserved She is always keeping our crazy House family, it is a different story. No matter crowned winners (I may be biased) were of under control and is so loving yet funny. when you step foot in the House all girls course Miss Wood’s Year 11 tutor group. Miss Brown is the artistic, creative baker greet you and will love you just as if you always filling our tummies with such have been here for ages. Once again this “After Christmas, Old Poplars said a yummy goodies and feeding our minds year we have another Spanish boarder sad farewell to our Matron Mrs Clark, with her inspirational quotes such as “be who had only planned to stay for one term who had been with us since any of us as patient as a pancake”. to improve her English (informally known could remember. We were overjoyed as one termers) but she has stayed the to welcome Karina, who had been our “My last year in Old Poplars has been whole year, much to the delight of the Old cleaner but now is our lovely, very helpful full of fantastic memories and to Poplars family! Many joyful memories and organised Housekeeper and is just say that I will miss this House is an were made this year which will definitely like a second mum. understatement. From cooking banana not be forgotten. pancakes with Miss Brown and baking “As Easter was creeping up, we hoped for chocolate rice crispies with Miss Wood “The year started with a slight sad note some warm sunshine, but little did we and the other girls to chilled out movie when we said our goodbyes to one of know we had a long wait coming and in nights in the common room with Mrs our overseas Year 10 boarders who was fact both snow and hail were on its way! Wareham, being an Old Poplars girls returning home. However, when given the This did not stop the Easter dinner and this is wonderful! Having the opportunity choice of how she wanted to celebrate her year’s theme was “Race Night”. Mr Hughes to become Head of House and connect birthday and her time in Old Poplars, she did a fantastic job as racing commentator more with all the girls has given me new chose a Nando’s takeaway! This sparked but sadly luck was not on the side of Old strengths which have made me a better our new love affair with Nando’s takeaway Poplars that evening, leading to the other and more well rounded person. Although and naturally it was to Nando’s we headed houses such as The Orchard winning Year 11 is a tough year, I am so thankful for our end of term boarders’ dinner! multiple chocolate goodies. that I have the whole Old Poplars community supporting me and giving “Christmas had rolled around too quickly “Our Housemistress, Mrs Wareham, is me a lovely home away from home.” and the house was overflowing with one of a kind and is like the Old Poplars’ excitement. As the boarders scurried mother. She is there whenever we are Lauren McQueen, Head of House 11 PENGELLY

Day pupils 25% Number of pupils: Weekly Boarders 30% Pengelly is the best Full Boarders 35% 66 House with a little known Heads of House 40% Heads of House: fact that just by being House Staff 45% part of the house your House Master 50% Henry Kirk life improves by 25%. Oscar Guindi This ratio increases, The benefits include depending on the amount an increase in Deputy Head of House: of time you spend in the attractiveness, strength, house. intelligence and charm. Samuel Prescott This is a proven fact because all the Pengelly boys agree.

Pengelly for Life.

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“The year began with the Housemaster “Over the years we want to thank the and burgers at a restaurant overlooking Mr Hughes and his assistants Mr Allen fantastic House Staff and the Hughes the Eiffel Tower and the Arc De Triomph and Mr Stubberfield appointing this family for helping us to completely which will remain one of our fondest year’s Heads of House, Henry Kirk and develop as individuals. Without the memories and was a fantastic way to end Oscar Guindi. Alongside were appointed support of Pengelly we would have not our time in Pengelly. This trip is what Deputy Head of House Samuel Prescott matured and learnt the many skills and makes Pengelly special, since we were and Monitors Jason Lee and Anson Lo, personal qualities that we have. As Lower the first Boarding House at Bethany to do all in the Lower Sixth and all in their final Sixth leavers we cannot express our a weekend trip abroad. year at Pengelly after living here for four gratitude enough. Throughout our time years. in the House we have seen many other “On a final note from all of us, we would pupils make their way through the House like to thank everyone involved with “All agreed that we will be leaving the and we have developed friendships that Pengelly House. We have had some of House with the fondest memories and will last a lifetime with boys from all over what have been some of the happiest the greatest times here and we wish all the world, particularly from countries years at School. We have enjoyed the best to Mr Hughes, Mr Stubberfield such as France, Spain, Russia and all countless trips to the local curry house and his family and also to Mr Allen who over Asia. and also Mr Hughes’ ‘make your own is also leaving to pursue his career as a pizza nights’ alongside his lovely family, “The House was lucky enough to have Geography teacher. It has been a massive wife Jemma and daughters Lily and Lucy. the opportunity to travel to Paris with part of our lives and as Mr Hughes will Once every half term, the House would Mr Hughes and Mr Allen to go and meet agree we are certainly ‘Pengelly for life’.” make its way down to the curry house some of the French families of the boys The Taj of Kent to enjoy some delicious who had been staying with us. Matice, Henry Kirk and Oscar Guindi, Indian food and these trips will always one of Pengelly’s French pupils played a Heads of House stand out in our minds as one of the best very high level of rugby, so as a House we of many activities we did as a House. went out to support and encourage him and his team. We enjoyed lovely steak

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“The Orchard continues Number of pupils: to be a central hub for our Sixth Formers, 43 and the new facilities Heads of House: this year have been extremely popular.” Immy Oakes Samuel Robinson

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“Well, this was definitely a year of change. opportunity to eat out, either at Frankie “As the year came to an end, we dressed We said ‘goodbye’ in July 2015 to Mr Payne and Benny’s or Croma. up in our finery for the Grand Ball. It was and his family and ‘hello’ in August to a fantastic occasion and a fitting goodbye “Highlights of the year were our House Mr Davies and his family, and also to Mr for the Year 13 pupils. It was matched by visits, to places like the Marden Tandoori McEvoy, who took over as third assistant. the Leavers’ Service on Speech Day, and (Mr Davies has full membership), the The House was disrupted for the first we’ll certainly remember the video made cinema and Gravity trampolining. In few months of the School year due to by William Wilkins and his team for a addition, we had a Come Dine with Me the building of the Sixth Form Centre long time. competition which ran through the year, (which provides a fantastic facility) but we leading to some fantastic meals and also “As well as the Year 13s, we also said ‘goodbye’ persevered and everything was fine. a lot of rivalry; the eventual winners were this year to Mrs Gee and her family, as “There were more nationalities in The Seav Meng Ing and Jay Lee, who cooked she left us in May to return to home turf Orchard than we can ever remember, fantastic sirloin steak. Ben Bateman and in Whitstable; to Lesley, our Matron, who with China (mainland and Hong Kong), Chisom Okwara produced a remarkable retired at Christmas; to Anita, one of our Russia, Ukraine, USA, Denmark, Australia, meal, based largely on freeze-dried noodles cleaners; and to Mr McEvoy, who sadly left Vietnam, South Korea, Italy, South Africa and not much else; they didn’t win… Bethany after just one year. We thank them and Nigeria all represented; along with all. However, saying goodbye meant that we a few Brits too. Generally, we all got on could say ‘hello’ to new faces and Maxine, our very well and the UN was only called on a new Housekeeper, has settled in brilliantly. couple of times to deal with disputes! Miss Lavender took over from Mrs Gee for the last half term and, apart from her two fire “The House changed during the year, alarm misdemeanours in quick succession with our Common Room being fully early on a Sunday morning – shower and refurbished. This gave us the opportunity toaster, but don’t tell anyone, she’ll only get to give the TV Room a bit of a make-over embarrassed – she did a fantastic job. too, and the House Committee debated long into the night which pictures we “Lastly, we’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ should buy for the walls – important to our brilliant cleaning team; Maxine stuff! The Committee worked hard to get Delves, Jean Milham, Jean Relf, Angela the best facilities for the House and we Meades and Mary Lane. bought outdoor beanbags – very popular “We’ll miss The Orchard – it’s been a – as well as a swingball set (didn’t last five really great end to our time at Bethany.” minutes – our forehands were obviously too good), new Xbox games and tons of Samuel Robinson and Immy Oakes, new cutlery, crockery and pots and pans Heads of House for the kitchen. Almost everybody bought the House hoodies – much better than those in other Houses!

“We enjoyed the Sixth Form Christmas outing to the cinema, just in time for James Bond, and made the most of the 15 UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS

BILLY ADAMS GEORGE DINNIS A levels: Applied Business, Media A levels: Biology, Chemistry, Studies Business Studies Next: Gap year then University of Awards: Biology Prize for A level; Brighton - Broadcast Media Prize for Deputy Heads of School Next: Gap year then Harper Adams University - Agriculture

SAMUEL BATES SOPHIE ELLIOT A levels: Applied Business, Design A levels: Art, Media Studies, Technology Photography Next: University of Portsmouth - International Business

LOUIS BENEVENTI JERRY HE A levels: French, Drama, Media A levels: Maths, Further Maths, Studies Physics Next: Gap year then Awards: Maths Challenge Silver Buckinghamshire New University - Prize x2 Football Business and Media Next: University of Warwick - Mechanical Engineering

ANNA BURCHARTH GRACE HEBBLETHWAITE A levels: Textiles, Photography A levels: History, Religious Studies, Next: Amsterdam Fashion Academy Geography - Fashion Design Next: Keele University - Sociology

NICKY CHEN BILL HUTT A levels: Maths, Further Maths, A levels: Biology, Business Studies Business Studies Next: Gap year then BBC Apprenticeship

CHARLIE DEANE SEAV MENG ING A levels: Art, Design Technology, A levels: Chemistry, Maths, Business Photography Studies Next: Gap year then Coventry Next: Oxford Brookes University – University - Automotive and Economics Transport Design

16 MAX KELLY LILLIAN LEE A levels: Maths, Physics A levels: Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry Awards: A level Maths Prize 2015 UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS Next: University of Warwick - Management

MICHAEL KHAWALDEH ALICE LO A levels: Applied Business, Biology A levels: Art, Photography, Textiles BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport Next: Nottingham Trent University - Next: Oxford Brookes University - Costume Design and Making Real Estate Management

SOPHIE LOWTHER HARRY KINDERSLEY A levels: Geography, Food A levels: Applied Business, Politics Technology Next: Manchester Metropolitan BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport University – Politics Awards: Geography Prize for Effort; Edward Hayward Memorial Prize for Heads of School; Pippa Blackman Trophy for Excellence in Academic PE; Senior Food Technology Prize Next: Gap year then apply for course in Dietetics ADAM KIRKBRIGHT HARRY MANSER A levels: Applied Business BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport A levels: Photography, Art, Media Awards: Full colours, Rugby and Studies Football Next: Gap year then Falmouth Next: Gap year then Southampton University - Creative Advertising Solent University - Sport and Physical Education

CONNOR KNAPP SOPHIE MARLAND A levels: Maths, Further Maths, A levels: Applied Business Business Studies Awards: Hooper’s Applied Business Awards: Year 12 French Award Prize; Best Hockey Player of the Next: Searching for Job or Season Apprenticeship Next: Royal Agricultural University - Business and Enterprise

JAY LEE DAVID MELVILLE-JONES A levels: Maths, Further Maths A levels: Drama, English Next: Queen Mary University - Next: Gap year then working Computer Science

17 PHOEBE MILLS KIPP POPERT A levels: Photography, Art, Religious A levels: Design Technology, Biology Studies BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport Next: Gap year then applying for Awards: GCSE Biology Prize; Design internships Technology AS Innovation; Design Technology A2 Prize Next: Gap year then University of Birmingham - Applied Golf Management Studies

CELIA MOONEY A levels: English Literature, History, DANIEL RAJI Drama A levels: Business Studies, Awards: LAMDA Silver (Distinction); Geography, Politics LAMDA Gold; 3rd Place Hunter Next: University of Nottingham - Essay Politics and International Relations Next: Bangor University - English Literature and Creative Writing

OLIVER MORRIS MAX RINGER A levels: Business, Photography A levels: Applied Business BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport Awards: Most improved first team Next: Applying for marketing football player apprenticeships Next: Oxford Brookes University - Real Estate Management

IMMY OAKES LLOYD ROBERTS A levels: Textiles, Art, Photography A levels: Maths, Design Technology, Awards: Media GCSE Prize; A level Photography Textiles Next: Plymouth University - Next: Gap year then University of Mechanical Engineering with Leeds - Fashion Design Foundation Year

EDOARDO ORTALI SAMUEL ROBINSON A levels: Applied Business A levels: Design Technology, Applied BTEC: Sub-Diploma in Sport Business Next: Gap year then Regent’s Next: Gap year then Nottingham University London - Global Trent University - Product Design Management with Pathways with Integrated Foundation

NAT PEARSON POPPY SADLER A levels: Politics, Religious Studies, A levels: Art, Textiles, Media Studies History Next: Ravensbourne - Animation Awards: Full Colours, Rugby; Senior History Prize; Deputy Head Prize Next: University of Portsmouth - International Development Studies

18 AKINTUNDE SEGUN MERRICK WONG A levels: Physics, Maths, Business A levels: Physics, Maths, Further Studies Maths Next: Cardiff Metropolitan Next: Foundation Course University – Computer Science UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS

ISOBEL SHERLOCK JACK WOOD A levels: Religious Studies, English, A levels: Theatre Studies, History, Politics Geography Awards: RS Prize; English Prize Awards: The Hall Prize for Highest Next: University of Surrey - Politics Music Grade 2013; LAMDA Grade 8 with Creative Writing (Gold Medal) Next: University of Essex - Acting

NICK STANNARD ARSENIY YUNIN A levels: Biology, Business Studies, A levels: History, Politics, Religious Chemistry Studies

ALEXANDRA TATE RYAN ZHANG A levels: Media Studies, History, A levels: Maths, Further Maths, Religious Studies Physics Awards: Duke of Edinburgh Next: University of Leicester – Next: Gap year then University of Mathematics Central Lancashire - Policing and Criminal Investigation

MARGARYTA VOLKOVA A levels: Photography, Art, Textiles, Russian Next: Norwich University of the Arts - Games Art and Design

WILLIAM WILKINS A levels: Drama, Religious Studies, Media Studies Awards: Media Prize 2016 Next: University of Surrey - Theatre and Performance with Film Studies

19 INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS

Once again this year has been busy and but not enough for the House to clinch the varied, with pupils and staff competing in top spot. challenging but supportive events across all disciplines. In June 2015, Kiplings This year’s winners were Kiplings, whose triumphantly lifted the Jessel Shield rendition of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ on Speech Day, which motivated both was remarkably tuneful for a competition Roberts and Speakers pupils to greater where volume is the key to victory. It was efforts. this attribute which gave the team their well- earned chocolates and House points. This year Roberts embraced a new Head of House, with Mike Turner taking on the role from Claire Wood. John Marks Gravity Kart and Rachel Rayner played a fine balance between welcoming him into the team while also being in direct competition World”?’ All three of the Sixth Formers to Roberts: and all three have led their faced gruelling questioning from the KRS Houses from the front, ensuring audience and Adam and Samuel should sportsmanlike behaviour in every event, both be praised for their thoughtful and where leadership and taking part are confident responses. rewarded, an excellent way of embedding The team captains, David Melville-Jones discipline into all areas of our School life. (Kiplings), Samuel Prescott (Roberts) and Louis Beneventi (Speakers) did a Public Speaking marvellous job of fielding questions and One of the greatest successes about introducing their teams, in addition to October’s KRS Public Speaking Competition all the wonderful work they had done was the team work and the leadership from getting their teams prepared. the pupils. On the night, the entertaining, and indeed slightly grotesque, speech from This year’s winners, Speakers, took the Dan Akowe (Roberts) on his favourite and KRS cup on overall points, surprising worst meals was a clear winner for Year 7: everyone as Kiplings had achieved wins we certainly won’t be trying frogs’ legs any in two categories. time soon! Joseph Sherlock (Kiplings, Year 8) was hilarious with his talk on comedy House Shout and humour, though his joke about a tea bag staying the cup longer than the England team in the rugby wasn’t so widely appreciated! The Annual Gravity Kart competition was held on the Astro during a lucky spell of The more senior pupils have to choose sunny weather on Thursday 30th June. a topic to talk on from a pre–published Nine teams of kart builders took part, list. This year’s intermediate candidates although Speakers had the upper hand spoke on ‘Extreme Sports’ (Libby Donegan, with seven teams competing. Designs by Roberts), ‘Great Expectations’ (Cameron Aaron Monk and Ben Scott were most Manchester, Speakers) and ‘Modern Living’ popular and their entry Red Thunder (Nathaniel Desperles, Roberts). Nathaniel’s won the prize for best looking kart. clear, confident and fluent speech won this Our loudest annual event, House Shout saw However the School record of 31.24m category, though it was certainly a hard the three Houses go head to head to raise set by Jack Wildish in 2010 was looking fought contest. the roof of the assembly hall with festive fairly safe when at least four teams anthems. Speakers went with a somewhat For the Sixth Form Oliver Morris crashed at the base of the launch ramp. (Kiplings) spoke on the topic of ‘Going last-minute but extremely enthusiast chant Thomas Franks even managed to crash Viral’ whilst Samuel Robinson (Roberts) of their own making, while Roberts followed twice and his kart did not survive the addressed the debate of ‘Immigration? with a tune we all (willingly or unwillingly) impact. Although Speakers had the most Migration? Salvation?’ Adam Wilkinson know the words to - Frozen’s ‘Let It Go’. teams, ‘quality over quantity’ came to (Speakers) won this round with his talk Handmade snowflakes adorned the stage the fore, as David Ojewumi of Kiplings on ‘Is there such a thing as “The Free and Christmas spirit was clearly in the air, remained calm and relaxed, driving

20 his own design to victory with a very teams in Roberts couldn’t quite reach farewell to the anchor man of the staff respectable distance of 29.7m. the dizzy heights of a win, it was not for Tug of War team, the inimitable Mr lack of effort or teamwork. The Public Schooledge, and coincidentally for the Well done to everyone who built and Speaking Competition showed the first time in six years we lost the staff raced karts, and special thanks to Mick courage that Roberts have displayed all competition! Levitt and Marcus Norman for organising year, as standing up in front of people is this event and building the launch ramp. no easy task. Dan Akowe was fantastic The Public Speaking Competition in his description of his favourite food, saw another victory for Speakers, and Kiplings which had everybody in the audience Cameron Manchester added victory laughing, and proudly took first place in in the Geography cake competition to this category. our roster of successes. The House’s academic efforts combined for victory in House Shout was controversial this year, February and March for putting in most

with lots of people saying that we should effort into their studies. We followed INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS have come at least second. Eventually we this with a rare sporting victory in the accepted it as a mistake that Mr Winter senior football, proving we have brain had made when announcing the results… and brawn. Although we need to work It was another fantastic effort by the on cricket, football netball, rugby, hockey, whole House led by William Wilkins rounders and softball, when it comes to who looked spectacular dressed as a dressing up in a sporty style, Speakers snowman! We also had some notable reigned supreme at Sport Relief! results in House football and House In the Public Speaking Competition this netball for the KS3 teams who showed a Next year we will work harder on English year we had two very well deserved winners real togetherness for their wins. poetry and Spanish vocabulary, whilst in their category: Nathaniel Desperles and also attempting to maintain the very high Joseph Sherlock. Other speakers who did House Chapel was superb and a fantastic standards of Ashley Rogers and George us proud were Oliver Morris and Lily-Beth effort by the team who produced a Knight in the Hunter Essay competition, Harley. We achieved an overall second brilliant and very funny film about ‘an in which they took first and second place. place and Celia Mooney, Isobel Sherlock eye for an eye’. First place was justly (Team Coaches) and David Melville- deserved. Huge thanks to the entire team Jones (Captain) facilitated this success by of House captains, deputies and junior creating a real sense of team spirit. Our officials for all of their hard work in achievements this year are really something supporting the new Head of House, Mr to be proud of – well done team! Turner, this year.

Yet again, thank you to Kiplings parents and guardians for all their support and Speakers help with the charity shoe box appeal. Not We started the Autumn Term with a only is it great that so many children were resounding win in the pupils’ Tug of War helped last Christmas, but all the Kiplings competition. If there had been an award leaders were dedicated to helping the for sheer volume it would have been House make 48 boxes again, coincidently won by Louis Beneventi, closely followed the same number as last year! by Adam Kirkbright, who encouraged the teams with zeal. In 2016 we bade The Competitive Chapel was led by Isobel Sherlock and Celia Mooney and delivered with the help of other team members – it was a well organised and coherent chapel service.

Kiplings stole the show with the House Shout this year and did a fantastic performance based on the classic ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’. Hopefully this first place and the leadership skills demonstrated by the Sixth Form who organised the rehearsals, will rub off on THIS YEAR’S next year’s Kiplings representatives. JESSEL SHIELD Roberts WINNERS The year started with a really successful team building afternoon where all of WERE the House showed persistence and resilience with the range of tasks they ROBERTS had to perform. It was great seeing lots of different ages all work together.

The tug-of-war started with a rare win for Years 7 and 8 and although the other

21 HUNTER ESSAY Prize Winner 2016

22 ENDURANCE REVIEW LITERACY

Endurance is the ability to press in 1976 she graduated with a GPA of abuse we were being exposed to. This forward through a difficult situation, 4.0 in the top 10% of her class. This is something no grandparent should without giving up or ever giving in. was an accomplishment she had never ever have to face or deal with, and it was Endurance takes strength, courage, thought she could have ever achieved both mentally and physically difficult to and the will to keep pushing forward, but with the strength and willingness take her grandchildren away from her no matter what the circumstance. to conquer her fears, she persevered own daughter. However, she endured However, endurance also means falling through the pain and hard work, and the responsibility of creating a new life down sometimes, but always finding happily accepted her diploma. Her for both my brother and I and we were the strength to get back up again. father attended the graduation, and then able to begin a prosperous journey Someone who I believe, has endured after she had walked the platform, he together as a new family. many trials and tribulations, yet has turned to her and said, “I never knew continued to strive through life, is my you were smart.” She replied back with, This woman has been my absolute grandmother. “You never asked.” My grandmother rock since the age of three, and I do then moved on to corporate work not know what I could have ever done My grandmother grew up in the within the skincare and modelling without her. She has endured the most deep south of the United States in industry, and later corporate business. incredibly difficult situations, and has the state of Georgia. She was born faced them with beauty and poise. I into a family who failed to show As life continued on for my have never in my life, met another love and compassion towards her grandmother, she still possessed a hard human being with such fierceness, and therefore my grandmother was place in her heart from the abuse she such delicacy. This essay does not brought up feeling uncared for and had endured as a child, that therefore truly depict the trials and tribulations unloved. Throughout the course left her cold and angry. However, it in which my grandmother has faced, of my grandmother’s high school was not until she discovered God, that yet for the reason of keeping her career, she struggled greatly to fit in she came to terms with her past and most personal circumstances private, and achieve good grades due to her was able to move on from it. She then I have chosen to keep my words parent’s discouragement towards her. raised my mother with these Godly simple and reserved. However, I know Her family life caused her to carry values. However, my mother chose to personally how incredibly difficult my herself in a negative way, and she did walk her own path, and sadly it left my grandmother’s life has been and I am not have the courage to attend college family to pay consequences which were in absolute awe of her integrity, and after high school. It was not until her so undeserved. My grandmother was the endurance she has had, to move early thirties that she decided she then led to make the decision to fight forward. Life with my grandmother has was going to take back her life and for custody over my brother and I, and not been easy, for we both have had push through every obstacle she had on May 15th, 2001, my grandmother to endure the consequences of others’ faced throughout High School, and became my soul provider. There were actions. However, she has raised me attend a university. My grandmother many reasons why my grandmother to love every flaw, love every scar, and worked doing countless jobs, thrived became my legal guardian, however respect every hardship that I have at being a single mom, and paved those reasons are to remain private. been faced with. My grandmother has her way to make it through college, The main point is, that my moulded me into the person I never all for the satisfaction of proving to grandmother, who was living a thought I would have the strength herself that she was indeed smart beautiful, stress-free life in California, to be. It is because of her, that I have enough. She was accepted into the stopped everything to come to Florida found the courage to grow. University of Southern Florida and to rescue my brother and I from the Ashley Rogers, Year 12 23 CARE ESSAY

‘THE FOOTBALL MATCH’

My heart was pouncing from side to towering over the stadium, was “The match might not be taking place side as I opened the envelope. “We’re glistening in the afternoon sun today”, my dad replied. going to Wembley”, I screamed as I read while thousands dressed in red and the card. What a day it was gonna be, I white bustled in through the doors. “But why, Dad?” thought. It was a birthday present I could The smile on every fans face was only dream of, but it became a reality. something to be bewildered at. “Some silly person left their luggage unattended probably”. “England vs Germany”, my dad called “Get your ticket ready”, my dad out, “Wembley here we come”. instructed. We were told to head “But I wanted to see the football game”. through the east entrance due to the The weeks to come before the match, unexpectedly, vast amount of people “Unfortunately it looks like we’re going were the most impatient weeks of my arriving at once. There wasn’t any point to have to wait for another day”. life. Every night was a sleepless night, in using the toilet or even getting a all school work just consisted of me drink as the queues were so enormous. Discontented fans started to let their doodling football related drawings We just made our way straight to our opinions be known to the security guard. on freshly printed paper. Every time I seats. Block E1E, row F, seats 628 and walked outside, I imagined I was one 629 would be our noble steads for the “Why the hell weren’t you doing your of the England squad, walking out of afternoon. Now was just the wait for the job? I came all the way from Yorkshire Wembley on the fresh, green, crisp grass. match to get underway, little did I know for this”, one man shrieked. the match would never take place… The day finally arrived. That night “What kind of security do you call this”, before the game was like I was on “When’s it starting dad?” I exclaimed. another called out. caffeine all night. My eyes were permanently open. “I don’t know, it was meant to start 10 “I don’t like this dad, make it stop”. minutes ago”, my dad confusedly said. “Were heading off now”, my dad yelled Suddenly we started to realise people “When are we going to be able to from downstairs. I flew down stairs and starting to exit their seats and flood out leave?” my dad questioned. me and my dad trekked to the tube. We of the stadium. Although our stand were now a 30 minute tube ride from stay put. “Once the bomb disposal squad is what I’d been waiting for for weeks. finished”. “Why is everyone leaving dad?” I “What do you think the starting lineup questioned “Excuse me”, one lady said. is gonna be dad”, I asked? “What do you think the final score is gonna be “Once again, I don’t know”, my dad “We can’t take any chances”, the man dad”? “We’re gonna get there on time was starting to lose it after so many declared. As he said this all chaos aren’t we dad”? The anxiety was killing question. broke loose. me and I couldn’t keep quiet the entire way to Wembley. “Unfortunately today’s game will not be Children and mums started to cry, taking place due to a suspicious device fights broke out and we were in the Upon arrival the doors opened. being discovered. Please may those sat in centre of this panic. All this anxiety Hundreds pushed and shoved out of the east stand stay seated, while those in wasn’t helping anyone though. The the humid tube and once we’d surfaced the north, south and west follow steward weather started to turn to a stormy, I saw Wembley. instructions to find your nearest exit,” an gloomy day and this made everyone’s announcement explained. tensions higher. One older man “What a sight”, me and my dad screamed at a steward, “What kind of practically said in sync. The arch “What are they saying, Dad?” entertainment do you call this”. 24 Prize Winner REVIEW LITERACY 2016

“You’re not helping anyone by shouting”, my dad retaliated. I had never seen my dad so tempered. “Oy shut your mouth mate”, he screamed back.

“Don’t talk to me like that in front of my son”, my dad replied with.

“Come on dad don’t get too heated”, I tried to calm him down. A strange voice could be heard from the announcement system.

“Everyone stay in your seats, we will make this quick”, the terrorists had control…

Jeremy Daubeny, Year 9

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Senior Maths Senior Team Challenge Challenge Bronze: On 25th November 2015, Mrs Thorpe took Nicky Chen, Jay Lee, Akintunde Segun, a team of four Sixth Form mathematicians Margaryta Volkova, Tom Healy, Vincent Li, to take part in the regional heat of the Senior Charles Hui, Henry Wright and Qi Hu. Team Mathematics Challenge at Bromley. 35 teams entered the competition, from a Silver: wide range of schools, including some very Jerry He and Seav Meng Ing. academic schools from the South East. There were three rounds; a group round, Gold: a cross-number round and a relay. Our Leon Li, Ryan Zhang and Lillian Lee. team worked very hard trying to solve some challenging problems, but unfortunately were Best in Year 12: Leon Li unable to secure a place in the next round. Mrs Thorpe and the Maths department would like Best in Year 13: Lillian Lee to congratulate the team for a really great effort. Certificates were awarded to Henry Wright, Best in School: Lillian Lee Oliver Lloyd, Ryan Zhang and Seav Meng Ing. included estimating the length of one minute, and estimating the volume of one of Father Christmas’ wellington boots. Everyone Year 7 Christmas in the Maths department would like to Competition congratulate the Year 7 pupils for taking part If you can draw a five-pointed star by drawing so enthusiastically. The winner of the ‘Just just five straight lines, you have drawn a a minute’ competition was Grace Boyes, the pentagram. This was one of the tasks that Year winner of the Fallen Christmas tree was Theo 7 had to do in their Christmas Mathematics Cockayne-Francis, the winner of draw a star Competition. There were other tasks which was Archie Griffiths and the winner of the welly volume was Felix Lawrence.

26 Congratulations to everyone who took part, and, who knows, may go on to a career in Junior Maths MATHS who were also awarded House points. structural engineering or architecture because Challenge When the points for each House were of it! Bronze: added up: Eddie Barnes Yallowley, Finn Williamson, 1st: Roberts Maths Construction Leila Davison, Sofia Virgos, Grace Wong 2nd: Kiplings 3rd: Speakers Day Best in Year 7: Joeseph Hope Year 9 Tower Building Best in Year 8: Eddie Barnes Yallowley, Finn Williamson (tied) Challenge Given five large sheets of newspaper and only Best in School: 50cm of sellotape how tall could you build Eddie Barnes Yallowley, Finn Williamson (tied) a tower? Add on the challenge that it has to support a golf ball for ten seconds without collapsing and a time limit of only thirty minutes… this is the competition that all Year 9 pupils faced.

Once the initial panic settled, teams realised that the best idea was to fold into girders and On Wednesday 16th March Year 10 were try to achieve both height and strength. Daniel challenged to build a vehicle and bridge to carry Smith, Ryan Moore and Joseph Rourke worked a simple heavy object over an imaginary river. steadily to fold neat girders and construct a Each team planned the materials they required strong tripod as a foundation, but unfortunately and were provided with large plastic wheels, they were unable to achieve a sufficient height tubes, connectors and flat panels to construct to hold off the competition. their ideal vehicle. The bridge had to be high enough to cross the ‘water’ while allowing the wheels of the vehicle safe passage. Pupils enjoyed the opportunity to work Intermediate Maths together as a team, planning, designing and building their vehicles. Teams were Challenge encouraged to work only with limited materials In February, 60 pupils from Year 9, 10 and rather than seek extra pieces. Problem solving 11 entered the Intermediate Maths Challenge strategies and team work were vital elements and everyone who took part made a welcome in the success of each group. Some very contribution to their House total. Many pupils impressive vehicles were built and one or two won awards for their efforts including: bridges survived the crossing.

Bronze Certificates: We are grateful to The Problem Solving Abi Bristow, Lewis Baker, Kenneth Ling, Company who provided this workshop: Reuben Hill, and Marcus Hobson. Lottie Ansell, Molly Veitch and Emile Mossé allowing pupils a hands on opportunity to meet worked well as a team, basing their tower on mathematics in the real world. Silver Certificates: perfect cylinders to give strength, but were William Cunningham, James Cox, and unable to make the joints between each sheet Team Challenge strong enough to hold the golf ball sufficiently Ren Miyoshi. This year, our team of Marcus Hobson, Lolly high. In set one the teams adopted very Discombe, Leila Davison and Finn Williamson different designs at the initial planning stage, Gold Certificates: travelled to Tonbridge Girls’ Grammar School although they all involved using triangles Special congratulations must go to Charlotte to compete with over 130 other Year 8 and as each team elected it as the “strongest Zou, William Wu and Julie Lei. 9 pupils. The Maths challenges included possible shape”. Their designs evolved as each pair work on problems, team shuttles and Charlotte, William and Julie all achieved high tower was built, through testing, and then also a run-around finale. With the variety of enough scores to be invited to take part in the improvements as good mathematicians learn questions all demanding a quick mathematical next round of the challenge. from their mistakes. and analytical brain, it was good to see so Best in Year 9: Marcus Hobson The winning team of Jeremy Daubeny, Louis many young people battling their wits against Shelton, Johnny Davies and Rowan Parker- each other to solve the fun and challenging Best in Year 10: William Wu Renwick each had clearly defined roles, with problems. Our team came 23rd overall; a split between construction and preparation. we continue to rise up the ranks each year, Best in Year 11: Charlotte Zou They worked effectively together and this improving steadily. The pupils were a credit led to a very impressive 1.38m tower being to Bethany and should be proud of their Best in School: William Wu constructed. All pupils enjoyed the competition achievement. 27 SCIENCE

Each year brings a new cohort of budding paper, they were asked to produce a small scientists into the department but this year scale model. The top three were then saw perhaps the most enthusiastic group chosen to be built to full scale. Finally, of Year 7s yet! They have been involved in after this gruelling process(!), these models competitions galore throughout the year were judged by an independent panel and and huge numbers of them have entered the winning garden was then to be created, with eagerness and endeavour and have in full scale, at RHS Wisley at the end of brought some great ideas to their work. May to compete in the National Schools’ Competition. RHS Budding The fantastic winning design, created by Gardeners of the Year Tom Brown, Theo Cockayne-Francis, Oliver However, there was one competition Hales and Jake Lancaster was imaginative, in particular which really caught the eye-catching and ecological, incorporating imagination: the RHS Budding Gardeners different coloured patches of flowers to of the Year. All the pupils were invited to represent some of the planets in the Solar design a garden on the theme of space System, a shale base signifying the darkness which had to fit into a 1m x 1m plot and, of space, and even an ‘insect hotel’ in the once the design had been outlined on guise of a space rocket centrepiece.

28 SCIENCE

The team spent two whole days at Wisley recreating their design and did themselves proud as they represented Bethany brilliantly, explaining to all the visitors the minutiae of their concept and design. To everyone’s delight, it was announced that the team had won the Gold Award for their efforts, and thoroughly deserved it was too!

Another busy year It was another very busy year for everyone else in Science too. Four of our top Year 7 and 8 scientists travelled to University College London to compete in the Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry as well as to watch a variety of spectacular chemistry demonstrations; a number of Year 8 and 9 pupils went to the Birmingham NEC for the Big Bang Science Fair which always enthuses and inspires them thanks to all of the cutting edge innovations on display; the Year 10 pupils visited Dungeness Nuclear Power Station to learn more The STEM club has also continued to develop our most practical about energy generation first hand; and the A level biologists visited scientists who have once again been coming up with some very Wildwood to develop their knowledge and understanding of ecology. novel and thought-provoking ideas for projects. We hope to have some very big and exciting news about this next year! On top of all this we had the Astrodome installed in the Function Suite in October and, throughout a very busy day, every Year Group had the opportunity to learn more about the universe, and our place RHS School Gardening within it, as they were taken on a fascinating and awe-inspiring Champion voyage of discovery. Returning to the gardening theme, the RHS space garden competition ‘rocketed’ into life thanks almost entirely to the efforts and enthusiasm of our Senior Laboratory Technician, Mrs Maggy Fillery. However, this has not been her only contribution to horticulture in Science over the last few years; she has established a gardening club which, amongst other things, has cloned cauliflower, bred carnivorous plants, designed and built birdhouses, and grown ‘space seeds’ which had spent six months aboard the International Space Station with Tim Peake. For these reasons, and more, Maggy was nominated for the RHS School Gardening Champion of the Year 2016 award.

There were over three hundred nominees for the award this year and, despite some very stiff competition, Maggy was named as one of the four national finalists! This was a magnificent achievement and Maggy can be extremely proud to have reached this exceptionally high standard.

To keep track of all the ongoing exciting news and developments in the Science department, just head to @BethanyScience on Twitter. 29 MUSIC

group of around 30 at the School major events, including Remembrance, Christmas and the 150th celebration service at St Mary’s Goudhurst. Highlights have been Bob Chilcott’s Remember Me, written in memory of the Utoya tragedy in Norway, Pompeii Bastille and A La Nita Nana. It was especially good to hear strong four- part SATB singing both in rehearsal and Musicians are renowned for in-jokes, doubling on keyboard as well. Appearing at performance towards the end of the year. wrapped up in the mystery of their art. A our regular concerts and School events, our classic example is the standard response to wind-based group have been a great foil to the a Bach Cantata movement which in English previous brass-based combo. Ably supported How many items is named, “Sheep may safely graze”. You by Ren Miyoshi on the piano, with Hannah can guarantee some quick witted soul in the Ford, Kaitie Ford and Klyde Moradeyo can you have in an choir will save this response to the moment balancing things in the other section, they informal concert? the conductor raises his baton for maximum have kept the orchestra a force to be reckoned The year has in many ways been the Year disruption: “So how many bleats in a bah?” with, even when the string players haven’t of the Soloist. Our informal concerts been available. Jonathan Mak’s drum work started with Rae cooking up a Burgmuller has been awesome, both when playing from Storm on the piano, and our scholars music or going freestyle. How many flautists Louis Griffiths and Rowan Parker- does it take to make Renwick also appeared in the Autumn event. As ever, Natalie Ward offered a an orchestra? How many singers song, on this occasion with Ella Dockery Putting aside the flautist light bulb response does it take to make a in tow. Henry Sylow and Seav Meng Ing for a minute, our jump in the number of continued their way through the Bach flautists have made them the backbone of choir? Double Violin Concerto, this time with our Monday group this year. Rae Franklin, Our choral groups this year have dovetailed the slow movement and Libby King’s clear, Hannah Shin and Sunny Woo have all done their work well with Year 7 and 8 teaching. confident singing was a great addition to their turn; Julie Lei has done even more by This has allowed us to field a good choral the evening. 30 the hoof continued right through until there and nailed it. We’ve been very grateful MUSIC How many opera February. The last full score and parts only for Mr Kateley’s work this year, running singers do you need went out to band members in late January, instrumental timetables and using his audio quickly getting to grips with the music expertise both for examination recording and for a farce? in a couple of weeks. Both cast and band in public events. As he moves back towards Four. Our Year 8 pupils, as part of their embraced the music and its various styles Canterbury, we wish him and his band all study of opera, saw Glyndebourne’s well; this was a new experience for them, the best in following their dream. Earlier this production of Don Pasquale in Canterbury. as previous shows they had been able to year we had a talk by BRIT-award winning This highly amusing opera was performed go away and listen to other people singing producer and Old Bethanian Charlie Andrew. with subtitles, yet our pupils remained it. This time, they only had the notes and Could the School be associated with two engrossed throughout. In particular, the use Mr Stubberfield’s recordings to go from. famous producers in the future? of humour within music influenced their Despite this added workload for the cast and own compositions when they returned to band, somehow everything came together the classroom. to make a wonderful celebration of what the How many people School had achieved in 150 years. are there behind the How many pupils can scenes in Music? How many you have on a BTEC Many, but there is one person who deserves instrumental staff special mention this year. Mr Eric Adler, course? Bethanian extraordinaire, has long been a The answer has been three, and what a does it take to keep supporter of music within Bethany. His own three they have been! Dorothy Beales, Mr Stubberfield sane? love of Wagner opera has been a great source Jess Daubeny and Eleanor Firth have of interest and comfort to him for many Our instrumental staff have continued all contributed solo material over the years and he has been active in supporting their work with great determination. Mr year. Jess’ haunting solo during the individual pupils’ instrumental study over a Stockwell’s drummers may appear the Remembrance Service had everyone on long period of time. It was therefore a great most audibly obvious when driving past the edge of their seat, as it highlighted honour and privilege to name the Music the Music School. Miss Jeffery’s flautists the horrors of war for those left at home. School teaching suite after him on Speech are a little more subtle, whilst Mr Fish’s Dorothy has shone all year with piano, Day, following its recent overhaul. brass players continue to fanfare away. violin and voice alike. The highlight of their Miss Steventon’s singers have delighted year, in between the endless paperwork for us with their progress and projection. their course, were their recitals. Dorothy How many Mr Wolfe and Mr Chapter have kept the chose to use the Function Suite, taking string family represented, particularly Mr full advantage of the Yamaha piano and Conductors does it Chapter through Year 7 cello workshops. the crisp acoustic for her violin playing. Mr Ellingworth has continued to be a take to change a light Deftly moving from one instrument to great source of local wind knowledge another, she demonstrated great versatility, bulb? and Mr Fagg’s piano experience has with highlights being her violin playing in One, but who’s watching anyway? There are as always delighted his pupils. Miss Borowski’s Adoration and Grovlez’ Petite times when the music can flourish without Slowgrove’s knowledge of both classroom Litanies. Eleanor performed a combination a leader. I’m particularly grateful to Mr and instrumental teaching has proved of show numbers and popular songs, with Ewan Stockwell, Mr Richard Allen and Mr invaluable, as her support of our School versatility of tone including Taylor Swift, Jeffrey Gray for keeping the Music School concerts. Final mention, however, must go Katie Melua and the Sound of Music. going in the final half term of the year and to Grant Tunbridge, our longest serving Eleanor did an excellent job at sustaining proud of all those pupils who raised their instrumental teacher, for his calm and interest and consistency in these changing game to meet the occasion. No doubt more gentle insight into how each pupil learns styles. The final recital went to Jess, with in-jokes will follow from the Music School and the willingness to adapt to help them some classic and powerful interpretations shortly. just enjoy the music. of popular numbers and one of her own songs, accompanied on the piano herself. Next year’s unit focuses on Musical Theatre, familiar territory for all three pupils. How many support staff does it take to How many teachers replace Mr Bolton? Mr Bolton has been both cleaner and does it take to write a technician for the Music School for several musical? years now, and the Production in February was his last major event with us. A good The biggest single compositional organiser, planner and ready to state how achievement of the year was “Providence! to do things logically, his grounding will – The Musical”. The music was mainly be much missed as we go forwards in written by Mr Stubberfield and Miss developing Performing Arts next year. Mr Johnson over the summer but the process Bolton was a true part of the Music School; didn’t end there! Further adaptation, proof what he loved most about working with us readings, read-throughs and editing on was the end result when the pupils got up

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The Drama department has had many successes over the last School adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy and we made it just in time to year with showcases and performances galore. see the witches foreboding opening scene. A great time was had by all even though we had to sit on the floor for two hours owing to In November, Mr Winter took The Year 11 drama pupils to see ‘Billy the fact that our train was delayed. February welcomed the arrival Elliott – The Musical’ in the West End of London. The pupils had a of the uplifting and reminiscent production of ‘Providence – the great time and said that even Mr Winter seemed to enjoy himself. A Musical’ written by our very own Director of Music, Mr Gareth good time was had by all. Stubberfield, directed by Gareth Stubberfield and Carly Shapland and choreographed by Lead Teacher of Dance, Rachael Payne. Earth Day was introduced by the Sixth Form at Bethany and many of It was all hands on deck as the Production started to take shape the drama pupils were able to work together to produce a tableaux and characters were created and adapted to suit each scene. The style film presentation to support the event. The oversized bouncy, Production was well received with thunderous applause on each blow up globe was definitely the star of that show. night. A fitting tribute to the 150th Anniversary of Bethany School.

Christmas at Bethany School was beautifully festive and a small Scholars Evening took on a new format this year and the drama group of Year 10 drama pupils bravely performed a light-hearted scholars presented monologues and duologues to the responsive sketch to the congregation of St Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook at audience. Dance scholars performed gracefully alongside the Bethany School’s annual Carol Service. theatrical presentations for the first time to enhance the evening. Throughout this time, both the Year 13 Drama and Theatre Studies A theatre trip to London’s Young Vic to see Birmingham Rep and the Year 11 GCSE Drama pupils were hard at work creating, Theatre Company’s production of Macbeth staved off the lows that devising, writing, adapting and staging their own dramatic pieces the month of January sometimes offers. It was a contemporary with a frenzy all of their own. 32 DRAMA & THEATRE

March came all too soon with the Year 13 Drama & Theatre Studies pupils performing their own creation entitled ‘4:48 The Psychosis of Sarah Kane’. This mini masterpiece was based on the life and death of the playwright Sarah Kane near the end of her demise and how those around her affected and infected her thoughts and actions. This was followed closely by April and the Year 12’s scripted performance of ‘A Mother’s Voice’ by Chris Owen. The pupils sensitively and eloquently approached the topic of ‘La Desaparecidos’, The Disappeared, following the military coup in South America. Emotional and heart-wrenching in parts, the pupils fulfilled their brief to produce a dynamic interpretation of the script. Year 11 took the stage in May and once again gave their all in an attempt to wow the examiner with their devised or scripted theatrical creations. The examiner, who is not allowed to make comments, appeared fully entertained and engrossed in their presentations and the support and reactions of the audience reflected this.

The LAMDA exams and showcases have successfully secured their place in the highlights of the year with some of the most outstanding results and jaw- dropping performances ever seen. Thanks to Alison Fielding, James Simmons and Adam Leese for their total dedication and commitment. 33 DESIGN ART &

are just some of the university choices painted bright white with new lighting to The Art & Design this year. add to the gallery feel that the department is promoting. The photography room has The use of Photoshop and digital department been painted black and is now a dedicated photography are becoming a big part of continues to pupils’ work, and all Year Groups are photography studio which all years are beginning to explore this exciting area. They using to create some amazing images. develop and push are genuinely enthralled by the results that The display around the School highlights pupils’ creative can be achieved. the great range of work pupils produce and At the start of the year, a trip to the London the foyer is adorned with many examples of boundaries. Aquarium enabled the GCSE and A level their work. pupils to gather vital first hand information As well as the traditional practices Ellie Stanley Aston, our technician, is now on for their projects. Textiles pupils went to of drawing and painting, pupils are maternity leave and is enjoying motherhood the Knit and Stitch show, where they had a now producing films, animations and which leads me to welcome Charlotte Saxby fantastic time lost in a world of fabric. installations to complement their work. as our new technician for the year. Charlotte The department prides itself on producing In February, Art, Photography and Textiles has fitted in brilliantly already and is a great individual pupils who are immensely pupils had a great five days in Berlin taking addition to the department. creative and this is achieved by giving pupils in the beautiful architecture and fantastic Hopefully, you will get a chance to have the training and confidence to try new museums. Drawing and photography in a wander around the Art department for media as well as more traditional methods. every museum and around the city certainly kept up pupils’ skills and the history of the yourself and see the amazing creative pupils It is really encouraging to see our pupils city has been used to great effect in all the that we have at Bethany. branch out into other areas of the creative pupils’ coursework sketchbooks. industries. Games design, Animation, Mr Mike Turner Head of Art Creative Advertising and Automotive design The foyer in the Art School has been 34 ART & DESIGN ART

Kaitie Ford Rosie Lindsley YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Charlie Deane YEAR 13

Vassilissa Annaheim Sean Evelegh YEAR 10 YEAR 11 35 Phoebe Mills YEAR 13

Adam Wilkinson Astrid Naughton YEAR 12 YEAR 12

Emilia Wyllie India MacDonald YEAR 11 YEAR 12 36 ART & DESIGN ART

Poppy Sadler YEAR 13

Poppy Sadler YEAR 13

Joyce Wang YEAR 13 37 Emma Askew YEAR 12

Charlie Deane Joel Wise YEAR 13 YEAR 12

Alice Lo Ben Clements YEAR 13 YEAR 9 38 ART & DESIGN ART

Lloyd Roberts YEAR 13

Rosie Lindsley George Knight YEAR 12 YEAR 12

Oliver Morris Margaryta Volkova YEAR 13 YEAR 13

Leon Li Amelia Knowles YEAR 12 YEAR 7 39 Klyde Moradayo YEAR 11

Phoebe Mills Connie Clar YEAR 13 YEAR 10

Seav Meng Ing Joyce Wang YEAR 11 YEAR 13 40 ART & DESIGN ART

Charlie Clarke Margaryta Volkova India MacDonald YEAR 12 YEAR 13 YEAR 12

The Exhibition

41 YEAR 12 Charlie Clarke Mr Marcus Norman Mr Marcus Head of Design & Technology Head The workshop has been very full all year with Lower our hard working GCSE, Sixth groups and the variety and Upper Sixth and quality of projects produced, including electricmany guitars and guitar stands, have learned a has been Pupils amazing. great variety of new skills, and put them to good these fantastic use as you can see in photographs. The work quality of this year’s really has been outstanding. DESIGN & What another great year we’ve had in Design & Technology. TECHNOLOGY 42 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Alexander Monk Joel Wise Ross Banham YEAR 12 YEAR 12 YEAR 12

James Golding Toby Colyer Alvin Wong YEAR 11 YEAR 10 YEAR 11

Leo Rossouw YEAR 10

Peter Liao David Ojewumi YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Samuel Robinson Sean Evelegh David Coupe YEAR 13 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 43 TEXTILES

Our annual visit to the knitting and stitching show took place as normal this year; this trip always provides the pupils with lots of inspiration for their personal projects.

The Art trip to Berlin was also an ideal opportunity for Textiles pupils to gather fabric, photographs, and any other The Textiles inspiration they could get their hands on to aid them in their work. The pupils loved department has this trip and it was rich with not only Art but History too, so pupils were lucky to had another experience a diverse school trip from which successful year they all benefited. A placement programme has been offered and was rewarded this year to Year 12 Textiles pupils, giving them the opportunity to work in a variety with a mention of areas of the Fashion industry with the company Topshop. Pupils will be able to in this year’s ISI experience a week in the company trying out such things as pattern cutting, marketing, report, which colour research, and much, much more. This has been made possible due to the kindness states that ‘A of Mrs Franklin, who works at Topshop and level Textiles has a child at the school. The Textiles department now has a working sketchbooks loom, which was kindly donated by Mrs Williams, a parent of one of our pupils. The are completed Textiles pupils have been able to see how weaving is achieved and will be able to use imaginatively the loom in their work should they wish. and garments All in all the department is continuing to develop and grow and pupils are doing a are meticulously fantastic job in bringing their creativity, passion and enthusiasm to the department produced’. and to their work. 44 TEXTILES

Ali Humphrey and Polina Chernous YEAR 12

Polina Chernous YEAR 12

Halina Markiewicz Immy Oakes YEAR 12 YEAR 13 45 Poppy Sadler YEAR 13

Margaryta Volkova YEAR 13 46 TEXTILES

Anna Burcharth YEAR 13

Rosie Lindsley YEAR 12

Rosie Lindsley Sarah Young YEAR 12 YEAR 12 47 FOOD TECHNOLOGY It’s been a busy year in Food Technology, not least with the preparations for the new GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition which commences in September.

At the end of my first full year at Bethany, D’Rosario, Aaron Monk, Dylan Harley, moments (this is the same to “proud- it’s time to look back on the successes of the Joseph Bateman and Thomas Hatfield. mummy” moments). I do, of course, expect department. It’s been a busy year in Food These pupils will be ambassadors for the opening night seats when he has his first Technology, not least with the preparations department and I will be putting them restaurant. for the new GCSE Food Preparation and forward for the Springboard Futurechef Nutrition which commences in September. Competition in September as well as the Year 10 have worked well this year and are As a result of the new GCSE, KS3 curriculum Kent Young Chef Competition. just embarking on their GCSE controlled changes and the fact that this will mark the assessment projects. To support this, I last year of a Food A Level, the department attended a course in Chinese cookery at the The Year 11 GCSE group worked tirelessly to has now also been renamed “Food & Ming-Ai Institute in London, as six out of produce some excellent results this year, and Nutrition Studies”. This global term will the 14 in the class are opting to “Celebrate have certainly lived up to my expectations now reflect all of the various areas that we Society” with South East Asian countries of them from the end of Year 10. Notably, currently cover and will also allow whatever as their theme. The trainers from Lee Kum Sean Evelegh who went above and beyond to we choose to offer post 16 from September Kee (Hong Kong’s biggest Oyster Sauce create his own cheese and to smoke his own 2017 to slot in seamlessly. manufacturer) will also be visiting in October fish; Hannah Ford whose decorating skills to speak to these pupils and to help them As ever, food lessons are a delightfully demonstrated flair and maturity; Emilia with their ideas. Other project choices are chaotic experience with much accomplished Wyllie for her self-motivation in learning “The Great British Bake Off” and “Farmers in a very short space of time. I really hope new skills independently (particularly in Markets”. I am expecting lots of cake…! that some of the food even gets home to be filleting flat fish) and Jamie Andrews for still sampled! achieving a great final make despite having Ethan Marshall, who left in 2015, returned for a broken arm! Olly Chaplin is leaving us and a couple of days to do some work experience Key stage 3 classes have really worked has been accepted at Westminster Kingsway with me. Ethan is studying Professional hard this year to produce some excellent in London to study the Professional Chef Cookery at Mid Kent College, and just as it was products with many pupils really developing Diploma. As sorry as I am to lose him, I have a nice opportunity for him to catch up with old good skills. This has resulted in five new to confess to being extremely pleased for him faces, it was an opportunity for him to speak to scholarships being awarded to Bethany and keep being prone to “proud-teacher” the Year 11s about studying catering at college. 48 FOOD TECHNOLOGY FOOD TECHNOLOGY

I have to confess to being slightly envious of Liquor and Gypsy Tart alongside Haggis, at home) and lemon juice rockets to bread some of the opportunities he’s had this year. Neeps and Tatties and Raspberry Cranachan. making, burger making and the lingering Another proud-teacher moment. Miss Brown came and read the Ode to a aroma of mackerel, I am certain it was two Haggis and everyone tucked in. unforgettable days and definitely something Year 12 completed some excellent work we will be repeating next year. for their AS projects. They were tasked to The Chef School activity has been as popular as find their own gaps in the market for diet ever and hopefully I will build on this moving So, what next for the Food & Nutrition specific products. This resulted in a dessert forward. I am hoping to launch a DofE cooking Studies department? suitable for diabetics that was for sale in a skills activity both to look at nutritious and tasty restaurant by Maddy Todd; a dessert suitable foods for expeditions and also how to dehydrate New entrants for GCSE at Year 10 are up for candida sufferers by Ellie Firth; a dessert foods and create ration packs. on last year, which is exciting with the new suitable for coeliacs by Halina Markiewicz; GCSE coming into play. I am really looking and a main meal suitable for vegans by Lucy The annual Apprentice task enjoyed two days forward to delivering this as it is much Laister. They all researched their markets in the kitchen making some showstopper more skills based and relevant to today’s well and developed some innovative and cakes, and despite most of them not being industry but with a strong basis in nutrition exciting dishes. my “foodies” they did remarkably well. The and food science. (Did I mention I met “Pinata” style cake was my firm favourite, Heston?!) My Year 13 group comprised of Sophie Lowther. although I think I’m still clearing up It has been an absolute pleasure to teach hundreds and thousands! I am planning on building in some trips for Sophie this year, and her project work and KS4 and A level to help with their controlled final make was simply excellent. She tasked We also hosted two masterclass days for assessment work. I am also looking at herself with making a range of foods suitable feeder schools which have proven to be as visiting speakers coming in. for a ready meal market, or a recipe book, for popular as ever. There are definitely some I think it’s time to resurrect a KRS challenge, children. Sophie’s range of final dishes showed aspirational chefs out there! so watch this space…. I think there will be flair and skill but had an empathy for her target We finished the year with a two-day cakes involved. market and also for their parents. workshop for Year 10 as part of activities I will also be concentrating my efforts on finding In January, I hosted the Taiwanese guests week. “Fun Kitchen” came into School and the best possible option for Food at Sixth Form for a day and we cooked some traditional took over the Science Lecture Theatre for ready for delivery in September 2017. English and Scottish favourites. The Scottish one day of madcap food science, and another element crept in because it was Burns Night. day of using that science in practical cookery. So, with a divide worthy of Hadrian’s Wall, From setting fire alarms off, making ice Mrs Liz Bryant, we cooked Fish and Chips, “Proper” Pie and cream with CO2 extinguishers (don’t try this Lead Teacher of Food Technology 49 150TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL FEATURE

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Celebrating Bethany School’s

150thAnniversary Celebrating Bethany’s 150th Anniversary

th Launch of Anniversary 150 Celebrations

On Thursday 10th September, the new sculpture of the The event saw the School’s long and eventful history Bethany Tree was unveiled as a fitting start to the many presented by the headmaster, with a video expertly exciting events that took place, celebrating 150 years created by Sixth Form media pupils to accompany it. since the School was founded. This was followed by the unveiling of the tree itself at the front of the School. Many faces, both young and The sculpture, designed and created by pupil young-at-heart came along to reminisce and also James Hunter, stands proud in the School grounds discover the history that had long been forgotten. and is adorned with leaves featuring the names of pupils, past and present, who have sponsored the digitisation of the School’s Archives.

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In its 150 years, the BethanyDigital School archives have accumulated a great deal of history, from pupil registers and old copies of The Bethanian, to curiosities such as old swimming costumes and messages in bottles.

This has been a long process, spanning many years. Bethany’s resident archivist, Maggy Fillery, has sifted through the extensive records in boxes and tomes and led the digitisation of the archives for Old Bethanians around the world to access and enjoy.

To celebrate the launch alumni, parents and local historical societies came to Bethany to enjoy traditional ‘tokes’ (thick cut white bread slathered with margarine) alongside some more modern and slightly more luxurious canapés. An exhibition was set up and the archives opened for the evening, which was made all the more enjoyable by hilarious tales from some of the Old Bethanians, whose tenures at Bethany varied from the war years all the way to present day.

It was a fantastic opportunity to get to meet the generations of Bethanians and the legacy that such a strong history has left.

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Bethany School Founder’s Service What an honour it was to host the delightful, warm JJ Kendon worked so hard to foster, and which every and fascinating Founder’s Service in the Chapel on Old Bethanian and pupil of our School continues to 27th November. As part of the 150th anniversary this day. year, Old Bethanians, previous Headmasters and The service was followed by a delicious buffet lunch, relatives of our founder, Joseph James Kendon, provided by Bethany’s catering team, Pabulum. It were invited to pay tribute to the legacy Kendon was an unparalleled opportunity for former pupils left in establishing Bethany School in 1866. It across many generations to come together and talk was delightful to hear stories of mischievous about Bethany, the lessons it taught them and the antics of days gone past over lunch – the years don’t change the desire for children to push the wisdom they carry with them today. Some of our Sixth boundaries! Formers, the future of the Bethanians’ Society, also joined the frivolities to learn about how the School has Reverend Martin King, an Old Bethanian from changed, and in many ways stayed the same. Truly 1986 to 1991 and now vicar of Rudgwick Church, driving home this sentiment was the first airing of a delivered an exceptionally thought-provoking new film, compiled by archivist Mrs Maggy Fillery, address which centred on the parable of the rich which combined footage from throughout the years fool from Luke 12. This man had too much grain at Bethany, including film from the 1966 Centenary to store for the size of his barns and his solution celebrations. to the problem was to build bigger buildings, and then bigger still. One night, God says to him “You Many thanks to all who were involved in the service; fool! This very night your life will be demanded from guests and organisers alike. It was the work of you. Then who will get what you have prepared many that made this occasion such a special one, for yourself?” The message related directly to the and it did great justice to the 150 year legacy of importance of legacy; that which the founder Bethany School.

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On a blustery December day, up at The Firs, Bethany’s Rugby, and consoled the Headmaster by agreeing First XV played Claremont First XV in an exciting game the greatest rugby player of all time was the Irishman which culminated in a hard-fought draw. Keith Wood. The audience had the opportunity to ask Rory for his reflections on the good and the great With mulled wine and sausage rolls warming the of the sporting world - against whom he’d played - cockles of the hearts of the supporters on the sidelines, Malcolm Marshall, Viv Richards, his rival Dallaglio this was deemed a gentlemanly outcome. Spectators and the late, great Jonah Lomu - and many more, and players joined the Headmaster and Governors for and laughter greeted the answer to the question as a selection of curries and craft beers, followed by some to ‘most surprising moments’ when he revealed that inspiring ‘chat’. after a big game in Swansea two very well-known The Head speculated on the likelihood of Rugby being Welsh players sat down beside him on the bench and played in heaven and introduced Rory Jenkins, listing sparked up cigarettes... Our keen young players had with humour his accolades: a triple blue at Cambridge, the chance to ask Rory for top tips, and shake his playing Rugby for England, playing first class cricket hand. for Devon and the Combined Universities. With a All thanks to those who worked hard to support this twinkle in his eye, as Rory agreed they were all true, memorable occasion: the Estates team, the catering Mr Healy observed that he was a ‘cocky’ fellow for an team, Claremont School, Phil Hughes and Matt Payne, Englishman with a Welsh surname. Rory Jenkins and the FOBS members who turned up to Rory stood to compliment the School on its ethos, valiantly hold down the sausage rolls and paper cups comparing it to the spirit at the heart of the sport of that threatened to blow onto the pitch.

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A Service of Thanksgiving & Dedication “On Thursday 28 April, 2016, the Parish Church of St and neat, to be methodical and careful and serious… Mary’s Goudhurst was filled with those assembled to and without extra charge teach him to grow up.’ celebrate 150 years of Bethany School. They included “Seamlessly the service proceeded to the singing a large body of pupils from the school, led by the Head of Frank Kendon’s evocative verses of the School and Deputy Heads of School, Mr and Mrs Francie Hymn, giving praise to God for so many aspects of the Healy, School Governors, former Governors, former Wealden countryside: ‘for the birds and their songs in academic and support staff as well as many former the dawn, for the woods on the slopes from the lea, pupils and parents. for the trees with their arms filled with shade and for “The service was led by the Bishop of Dover, The our school in the heart of it all.’ The lead given here Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, supported by the Vicar of by the school choir, with a relatively unknown melody, Goudhurst, The Revd Hugh Nelson and the Lay was valued as were their solo pieces following, An Irish Chaplain of the School, Mrs Caroline Turvey. The Blessing by Bob Chilcott and the Nunc Dimittis, by Bishop welcomed us all, explaining that we were Gareth Stubberfield. Meanwhile the Head of School, assembled to give thanks for The Revd J J Kendon’s Sophie Lowther, read the poem ‘From Past to Glowing vision, to give thanks and praise to God for the growth Future’, by Nick Matthews, Bethany 1964-1970, and and development of Bethany School and to ask His the Chaplain read Romans 8 verses 31-39 ‘More than blessing on its future. The service continued with a full- Conquerors’, before the Address by the Bishop. bodied singing of the hymn “Praise my soul the King of “The Bishop used the Bible reading to show how St heaven.” Paul’s personal experience of the struggles of life, his “The Headmaster read some early passages from serious human tragedies and persecution were all Frank Kendon’s “The Small Years”, an account of his unable to separate him from the love of God. But rather childhood years at Bethany, his grandfather’s school that His love spoke to him, kept him going, enabling in the heart of the Wealden countryside. They told of him to hold onto his vision and to pass it on to the Kendon’s difficult work in the East End of London, his young church in Rome. Bishop Trevor drew a strong broken health, his arrival in Goudhurst to minister to the parallel here with the struggles of Kendon in London, autumn influx of hop-pickers, his improved health and the death of his young wife, his own poor health and decision to settle in Goudhurst and to set up his own hesitant ministry but how that the continuing love of church, in the course of which he began to teach local God sustained him, pointing a way forward to a new children. From such humble beginnings Frank Kendon ministry in Kent. And what a vision the Bishop showed retold the vision of this remarkable man, ‘By borrowing us in his grasp of Kendon’s mission, of founding a a barn he began a school, twopence a week for every Chapel at Curtisden Green for his preaching and his child taught…teach him to pray, to be kind, to be clean chapel and later for the school, so that his ministry

56 expanded rapidly in both directions. How the naming Bethany School will continue to be a community of of his new chapel as Providence Chapel spoke of the people who welcome, worship and witness to the way love provided by God for all, how all deserved the of faith, hope and love. In the name of the Father, Son dignity of human beings as well of coming to know and Holy Spirit, may it always be so. Amen. the power of God in their lives. Bishop Trevor stressed “In conclusion we recited the School Prayer, composed how his chapel was the embodiment of all that by Miss Ella Kendon, grand daughter of the founder: mattered to Kendon, the experience and kindness of O God our Heavenly Father, we ask you to look down love, how it has sustained the school enabling it to in love on Bethany, our school. Make it a home of grow, to stand firm through all uncertainties and to sound learning, religious discipline and goodwill. May develop its potential, as it can do now for each and it send us out rightly trained in body, mind and spirit, every member of the community. In concluding the to serve you well all our lives, through Jesus Christ Bishop gave huge thanks to God for the life, vision our Lord, Amen. The Bishop gave us his blessing and wisdom of the Revd J J Kendon, with his hopes and to the sound of the finale of Vierne’s 1st Organ and prayers for the school’s future. Symphony we made our way back to Bethany, some for lessons and some for lunch in the Function Suite. A “We all then rose to give voice to the Bishop’s theme, small party accompanied Bishop Trevor to the Kendon of the triumph of love, in the hymn “Crown Him and Benians’ family graves, in the Lower Churchyard, with many crowns”. Then followed the Prayers of where posies were laid by two Bethanians and a prayer Commitment, read by the Deputy Heads of School, of thanksgiving spoken by the Bishop. Nat Pearson and George Dinnis, with the response ‘We commit ourselves to you’; the lively song ‘Bless “The collection during the last hymn was given for the Lord O my soul’ and the 150th Anniversary Poem, the work of The London City Mission, reflecting the written and read by Libby King. Bishop Trevor spoke work of Joseph James Kendon in Bethnal Green in providing funds for ‘the people of the abyss’ as well the Act of Commitment: God of the past, the present as Bibles within reach of all.” and of the future, God who is, who was and who is to come, dwell in this place, and in our living, so that Mr Paul Holmes

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58 Year 7 Explore Bethany’s Past On Monday 7th March, Bethany went back in time to ink in order to write. We were pleasantly surprised by investigate what school would have been like before the lack of mess and the extremely neat handwriting of 1966, when Bethany celebrated its centenary. Year 7 the group! put a great deal of hard work into research. First, as Meanwhile, further up the School in Business Studies, part of their language classes, the group explored the Year 11 and 12 pupils did a compare and contrast teaching methods of not just Bethany, but schools in exercise considering advertising prior to 1966 and France and Spain over 50 years ago. today. Finally, throughout the day pupils in PE were Next up, within their Science lessons, the same group taught drill sessions, pre-1966 dance styles and got to work on researching and making quill pens, played a mass game of capture the flag. This historical echoing the time when pupils across the country sat at flashback was a really informative and fantastic desks with ink wells dipping the nib of the quill into the experience for everyone involved.

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Providence!The Musical

“On Friday 5th February, I was delighted that so much human history was present at Bethany for the second performance of our Whole School Production, which was based on the history of Bethany School.

“The pupils had clearly all been working hard for months under the careful and patient guidance of Mr Stubberfield – writer, composer, lyricist, director, creative visionary and producer extraordinaire. From the technologically themed #BethanyBuzz to the rurally inspired Nunnery Field the choral numbers had the audience jigging in their seats and were sung with gusto by the cast. The key narrators of the School history, played by Will Wilkins (Year 13) and Tom Weller (Year 8), were complimented by a large cast of performers from across the School: dance, drama and music were all well represented in this from 1998 through to 2010. It was great meeting multi-disciplinary production. up with my antecedents. It was also a real joy and “Bethany School was founded in 1866 and in a pleasure to chat with David Kendon and the Barnes wonderful sign of continuity we have a Year 8 pupil, Yallowley family and I was so pleased to learn that Eddie Barnes Yallowley, who is a great, great, they enjoyed the performance. great grandson of our founder JJ Kendon. Eddie’s “Whilst the key person to thank for this world premier parents, Emily Barnes Yallowley, and her husband, is clearly Mr Stubberfield for his months of work, he William, attended as did his sister, Alice. Also in was ably supported by a range of creative advisers attendance was Eddie’s grandfather, David Kendon, and directors and back stage helpers from the who is the great grandson of JJ Kendon and he was staff body: Mrs Payne, Mrs Shapland, Mrs West, accompanied by his wife, Lydia. Mrs Turvey, Mr Bolton, Mr Kateley, Miss King, Mr Coupland, Mr Hughes, Miss Wood, Mrs Gee, “I was thrilled that Andrew Pengelly, Chairman Mr Thomas, Mr Manktelow, Miss Mills, Mrs Healy, of Governors who retired last year, attended and Mr McMahon and Miss Johnson, who not only thereby represented his father, Kenneth Pengelly, assisted Mr Stubberfield with the composing of music who was Headmaster at Bethany from 1948 through but returned to assist with the direction for each of the to 1970. Also in attendance was Bill Harvey, performances. The stars of course were the pupils but who employed me as a teacher in 1989 and they would not have shone quite so brightly without was Headmaster from 1988 through to 1998. My the hours put in by our dedicated staff.” immediate predecessor, Nick Dorey and his wife, Helen, were also present as Nick was Headmaster Mr Francie Healy

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62 We Had A Ball More than 420 guests were received in the balmy, spectacle of stunning fireworks, that went off with as summer’s evening of Saturday night with a chilled glass much military precision as the band themselves, and of fizz from Hush Heath. Photographs of the glamorous left us breathless with views over the night over the arriving parties, men in black tie, ladies in gowns, were Weald and a burning ‘150’ in the dark. taken and guests were whisked into the throng inside, Back inside the live band, Phonic Boom, struck up where canapés and chit chat were taken in equal and played hit after hit. The dance floor was filled measure. There was an atmosphere of joy, rather than within seconds, a whirligig of frocks and glee and calm, after the storm of the afternoon. the Housemasters gave old Bethanians and the Sixth We congratulated each other on the fine evening after Form leavers a run for their money. A highlight was a week of rain. The marquee was lined with swathes the very poignant and sweet dance with leavers and of blue and cream material and over 40 tables of ten parents. were bedecked already with blue and white flower The bar kept busy, guests went from table to table arrangements, programmes and wines. There was chatting and catching up, and taking snaps of good a hubbub of laughter and affection, with greetings friends, and exchanging affectionate hugs. Indeed and hugs as guests circulated between tables then a few of us on Monday have compared ‘affection settled at their own. The Head welcome guests warmly, injuries’ with bruised waists and finger marks on arms. making a quip with regard to the turbulent political The 150th Year has been chock-full of events but none times, which had the place laughing. quite as magical as this one. Old Bethanians twisted The photographer came and snapped the happy the night away, the young amongst us seemed more parties one by one, as with beaming faces guests sensible than their elders, and our happy guests only raised glasses. Out came starters, over four hundred began to drift away after 1am, with a core of revellers and twenty all at once, served by a choreographed still jolly at two thirty. Bethany, that was a good night; team of young people, who came snappily to the table unforgettable. Thank you to everyone for being so and knew by name each order. The chaps went back very Bethany. and forth to the bar, stopping to exchange banter, and the ladies took time to swap news. With the main course served with the same aplomb, the live auction began with Mr Guindi on sparkling form urging guests to bid on the stay in Barbados, London or the box at the Proms.

After dinner, to the great surprise of guests, a marching band of more than seventy young people in red military uniform, all tassels and glint, came out playing brass instruments and taking us through ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ as well as many other favourites. Guests waved their Union Jack flags and agreed, given the divided circumstances outside of the marquee that it was a fine thing to do. We were bade march behind the Brentwood Imperial Youth Marching band out to a

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Link Teacher’s Comment: Anthony Khan

Bethany pupils have once again enjoyed on the topic: The fashion industry is often a wonderful year, with both companies criticised for its harmful effects on its returning a healthy dividend to their models and its customers. Would it be less shareholders. Green Gecko and Exodus had successful if it embraced these criticisms? perhaps the two most contrasting cultures In the last week of the summer term all the I have ever seen in the same year, but both Lower Sixth enjoyed an Entrepreneurship were successful proving that there is no Masterclass. Three guest speakers spoke ready-made formula. In any other year I of the challenges in starting and running have no doubt that one of them would have their own businesses, the skills required, won the YE area competition, hosted at importance of stakeholders, lessons learnt Bethany, but very strong competition from a and their plans for growth. Finally, I visiting company spoiled their ambitions. would like to thank our three advisors Neil Williams, Cheri Strudwick and Belinda Tom Healy represented Green Gecko at Raitt, who between them attended every the YE public speaking competition and week and gently guided our companies spoke with great detail and enthusiasm along their journey. 66 Green Gecko: Adam Wilkinson, Managing Director

Young Enterprise has been an amazing has subsequently given us a better Buying just under 50kg of wax in October experience that I believe our whole group understanding of a real start-up business. set us an ambitious aim for sales that we are will always remember being a part of. Our Our first product was ‘Organic Scented happy we successfully made. Throughout company Green Gecko has been producing, Candles’ that were sold over the Christmas the year we made all the candles by hand,

designing and selling environmentally period, outside the ice rink in Calverley which was a challenge in itself. However, ENTERPRISE YOUNG friendly candles since September; both in Park. We initially used recycled jars and it helped us check the quality whilst also and out of Bethany School. With a total tea cups, creating a niche USP for Green being able to adapt and change our product revenue of £1919.80 we have aspired to be Gecko. However keeping up with demand easily; such as scents and colours. the best in the local market. became an issue, therefore leading us to our newest spring candle range. We sold these Managing 12 people in the middle of Throughout the year we have all learnt in Bethany School during the week before A levels was at the beginning a daunting what it’s like to work in a team, which Mothering Sunday. task, but thanks to everyone’s energy it was very easy. I would recommend Young Enterprise for anyone considering taking part. It taught us all both business related skills and also team skills. Rather than just being an afternoon working in a team this was a year, and it helped us all understand what it is really like to work in a company. Special thanks to our advisors who gave YOUNG their time up freely and imparted much ENTERPRISE wisdom. Exodus: Harry Brushett, Managing Director

Young Enterprise has allowed our company and achieved. We did this by marketing member of the company which when we Exodus to experience what it is like to the product very well on Twitter, as well all came together at the end of the week a be involved in a real life business. It has as promoting the product around the substantial amount of work which had been been extremely beneficial for each and school with leaflets at every corner. Our achieved. every one of us. As a company we haven’t promotions were done very late but we just produced one idea but two; both a realized that straight away due to our clever Exodus have been on a journey throughout service and a product, allowing us to enter pricing strategy that we were receiving the Young Enterprise experience, with different markets and target a wider range many offers consequently meaning that we big changes occurring such as a change of customers in our operations. had sold out our stock with a total revenue of Managing Director to allow a different with this product alone being £125. approach to be created to all operations. Our service was to create a niche within Alongside this, new employees have been the School. We employed a professional Managing the workload of running a real recruited along the way after seeing what a photographer to come into the School life company alongside studying for our A lively and enthusiastic company we were. and take personalized photos of pupils, levels allowed each and every one of us to something which the School has never improve our time management skills. We To conclude I’d fully encourage pupils our offered and therefore was in great demand by did this by assigning small tasks to each age to take part in this real life experience. many parents. This service was carried out just before the Christmas break.

A Mother’s Day basket. In mid-March we decided that we wanted to create a product which we came up with very spontaneously, as it was only two weeks before Mother’s Day when the idea was brought about. Therefore as a company we had to work really well as a team in order to make sure that the operation was carried out well 67 YOUNG ENTERPRISE

Anthony Khan presented with Gold Award

On Tuesday 15th June at the Young Masterclass which involves both our Lower under pressure and dealing with the Enterprise SE England finals, Mr Anthony Sixth and those of visiting schools listening public, are transferable skills that will serve Khan was presented with a ‘Gold Award’ for to a diverse range of speakers talk about them well. I know many YE participants “Making an outstanding contribution to the their own business experiences. Mr Khan have gone on to have hugely successful work of Young Enterprise”. also sat on the Kent YE County board for careers, and two years ago even came a period of four years. Bethany School is a across a Bethany YE alumni actually Mr Khan started the scheme here at Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence, one judging a YE competition involving one of Bethany 20 years ago. Since then some of only a few in the whole country. our companies! I am grateful to both YE 440 pupils at Bethany have formed no less and Bethany, who have been incredibly than 36 companies. Bethany has performed Mr Khan says, “It’s been a privilege to supportive, and especially to the many consistently well in both the speaking and observe and encourage the incredible volunteer business advisors over the years main Company competition, also regularly entrepreneurial skills of Bethany’s who have supported our pupils incredibly hosting both Ashford Area and Kent County youngsters over the last 20 years. The skills well. It’s nice to be recognised by YE and finals. Bethany has also hosted for the they learn, such as teamwork, innovation, I look forward very much to the next 20 last 10 years an annual Entrepreneurship problem solving, communication, working years.” 68 PENGELLY SOCIETY

17th September 2015

On Thursday 17th September, the 257th Pengelly Society meeting the presentations was how much these two boys had matured and was held, with Mrs Gale introducing the first talk of the year. The developed due to the experiences that they had. Almost overnight Society gathered to hear of the incredible journeys of former pupils, they had become mature, incisive, articulate, self-confident and Sam Watts and Alex Truelove. Both had spent their summer helping self-aware. Both made fantastic presentations and captivated charitable trusts in the Bahamas and in various South American their audience. Both were truly grateful to the Catling Trust and countries such as Peru and Bolivia. These were made possible by the expressed their thanks in the meeting’. Skene Catling Trust, which offers limited financial support to pupils wishing to use their summer for worthwhile endeavours. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all, with a good number YOUNG ENTERPRISE \ PENGELLY SOCIETY ENTERPRISE \ PENGELLY YOUNG of questions from the floor for our speakers, and the conversations Alex went to the Bahamas and carried out crucial fish studies, and continued long after with canapés and wine. taught the local children to snorkel. He spent a number of weeks there in conditions that most would last only a couple of days at best!

Sam used his funds to explore former Incan civilisations. His trip took him further into the mountains than most are used to; a point noted in his escapades in Bolivia. He visited amazing places, some only recently discovered such as “Machu Picchu”, an Incan palace carved into top of a sharp mountain.

The scenery shown by both presenters was truly breathtaking and sparked ideas among the audience about the ways the Skene Catling Trust could be used, and the incredible opportunity with which we have been presented.

Tim Hart Dyke, Head of Sixth Form wrote to the Skene Catling Trust following the meeting saying: ‘What struck me most about

15th October 2015

On Thursday 15th October, Old Bethanian Guy Holloway inspired the 258th Pengelly Society meeting with his fond memories and extraordinary creativity.

Guy Holloway joined Bethany as an 11 year old and left in 1990. He opened by saying that he found it quite emotional being back to speak at Pengelly Society, which he remembered from his days here. As a dyslexic, he admitted that he discovered his creativity here at Bethany, where he was allowed to think pictorially. He spent many hours in the Art Studio realising his creative talents and making connections and friendships on the sports field and boarding community that would last for years. After studying architecture at Brighton University, Guy ended up going to work for his classmate’s dad, who was also an architect. He reminisced learning at Bethany how important it is to work hard and play a little 69 harder, and that was part of his success in running Guy Holloway sporting facilities, hotels, university residences and the world’s first Architects, now employing 500 people. Multi Storey Skate Park.

Regenerating Kent is Guy’s special interest. He has been working In addition, Guy teaches Architecture at the University of Kent, on the Dreamland theme park in Margate for the past six years and Canterbury and showed an excellent video about what a degree in the park finally opened this summer. It is a government-led project Architecture entails. to bring jobs and tourism into the town to recreate Margate. Guy illustrated how good design can change a place and add value. He It was wonderful to have Pete Norgrove attend the meeting to also explained how his projects cause a lot of debate due to the reminisce with his pupil. The value of The Bethany Network was contemporary designs, which carefully bring the old together with certainly highlighted by Guy’s address and our pupils will certainly the new. Now working on creating a hotel, the Rendezvous, Guy look out for the Guy Holloway designs as they travel around Kent. described further and future projects in Canterbury, Folkestone, We look forward to having Guy, Sarah and their children visit Dungeness and Ashford. These include restaurants, work places, Bethany in the near future.

19th November 2015

The 259th Pengelly Society opened with Mrs Gale introducing the questionnaires, saying that for large companies to know how their night’s speaker. Mr Roger Stubbs. Roger, the new Chairman of staff feel is critical for that company to be an efficient machine. Governors at Bethany, started off explaining the surprising variety of uses for market research. Some of this will be useful for the Upper He talked about how the company he works for helped to predict Sixth as it will help them to get into the mindset of what employers the last exit poll at the recent General election. He led on to the will be looking for after they finish university. many uncertainties with this prediction, and how they cannot accurately describe and predict voters’ patterns as was seen. Roger then went into the core principles and mathematical ideas of market research, and what fundamentally this is based on. The evening was enjoyed by all and there were an array of questions He also specified the two main types of data he collects, which from the floor about his work as a statistician and his new role as Chair are qualitative and quantitative. He then led on to discussing of Governors at Bethany, and what effect this may have on School life.

29th January 2016

The first Pengelly Society meeting of 2016 started off with a thrilling talk by Eamonn Butler, father of Sam Butler in Year 12. Currently Animations Director at CineSite, Mr Butler was previously Head of Animations at Double Negative and Disney. His prolific career has seen him involved in many blockbuster titles, including Jurassic World, Ant Man, Spectre, World War Z, The Revenant and many more.

Mr Butler talked about his past in the film and animation industry. Inspired by Star Wars as a child, he wanted to know how special effects were done and implemented into films. Hence he started off as an analogue animator and went on to describe how film makers created such illusions with special effects. One very common effect simply required a piece of glass in front of the camera.

Computer animation then came to the fore in Mr Butler’s talk. Most analogue shots and techniques were made redundant as the drawbacks; most notable is the growing pickiness of audiences computer could produce them with better clarity and quality, so Mr about what is real and fake, and even some real shots are deemed Butler learnt the skill to animate effects digitally. He spoke about all inadequate and require visual effects be made more appealing to of this new technology and the many benefits, but it does have some the cinema audience. 70 There was an array of questions from the floor, with multiple different themes. Sixth Formers wanted to know what makes a film hard to add visual effects to, and whether the current use of Photoshop and other editors may bring perfection too far. The evening could have gone on for hours with the volume of questions from the truly engaged audience. Our Sixth Form enjoyed seeing

and touching props and replicas from some of the films he has SOCIETY PENGELLY worked on.

Many thanks to Eamonn Butler and his wife Kirsten (an artist in her own right) for what was once again an ‘epic’ evening.

24th March 2016

The last Pengelly Society of 2015-2016 was a compelling listen. The orchids but he was not able to get any samples or take any pictures night’s speaker was plant hunter Tom Hart Dyke of Lullingstone due to the soldiers destroying the film and any samples they took. Castle. He is regularly seen on horticulture programmes on the When they eventually got released by the FARC and made it back BBC such as at the Chelsea Flower Show coverage. Tom grew up at home for Christmas, their lives had been changed forever. Lullingstone and ever since he was small has been fascinated with plants which stemmed (excuse the pun!) from a very old cedar tree Tom then went on to discuss his motivation for his current project, at the Castle. He is most interested in orchids and this obsession the World Garden at Lullingstone. This garden is shaped as has made him travel around the world. Tom went into detail about continents, with plants from each continent represented in each the stunning variety of orchids and how robust they are to the area. The end result when seen from the sky is quite stunning. One climate, leading to these plants being found across the continents of the funnier aspects of the garden was how they got the plants but on the two poles. there in the first place, such as a including a 25ft palm tree strapped to the roof of the car. Tom went on to show some more bizarre This search of new plants led Tom to some dangerous places; most plants for example samples from the Canary Islands. The questions notably the Darien Gap, where he was captured by a group of FARC from the floor were very varied, from botanical specifics, to Tom’s (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), whilst finishing up a treatment when he was captured, and even the nicknames for some two year trip across the world. He was captured for nine months of the FARC who captured him. The best question posed to Tom with his friend Paul Winder. His friend’s family had already held a was: “If you had your time over again, would you be kidnapped memorial service for him thinking they would never return. Tom again?” After a moment’s hesitation Tom replied yes. What a way to went into detail about the conditions of living, such as eating a end another thrilling year of the Pengelly Society! surprising new selection of foods available, like howler monkey and tarantulas! The leaders and members of the group of FARC Mrs Gale in her capacity of Chair of the Society, thanked the Sixth were only around 13-15 years old, and had assault rifles, which Tom Form for their active participation and a special thanks went to Max said was a very surreal experience. Whilst in captivity, Tom saw Kelly who has been a charming and efficient Secretary of the Society an unbelievable number of unnamed plants, many of them were for the year. 71 APPRENTICE CHALLENGE You’re 2016 hired

Designing a product and marketing it AFTER A NUMBER OF to two buyers from a department store, doing something inspirational, making FIRINGS and selling a ‘show-stopper’ cake and THERE WERE SIX raising as much money as possible FINALISTS: were just some of the challenges the 19 candidates of this year’s Apprentice TOM HEALY Challenge had to face. SAM MARSHALL This year, the Apprentice Challenge JESS DAUBENY also raised over £380 for charity. All DOROTHY BEALES contestants deserve praise for the BETHANY LOWTHER way they entered into the spirit of the competition. HENRY KIRK 72 APPRENTICE CHALLENGE ROUNDERS / GIRLS’ HOCKEY

OVER £380 RAISED FOR CHARITY

The final task was to have two demanding 15 minute back-to- back interviews with complete strangers and this tested pupils’ ability to think on their feet under pressure. What is success? How did you rate your performance? What would you do with the £70 prize money? These were just some of the questions one of the judges fired at each candidate.

After plenty of discussion, the award of Apprentice Challenge Winner 2016 and a prize of £70 went to… Bethany Lowther.

After more years than he cares to remember, Lord Sugar AKA Simon Davies has finally decided to pass on the mantle of chairing the Apprentice Challenge to someone else. Mr Winter stepped up and his withering scowl, his witty one-liners, his harsh put downs and his attention for detail all helped to make this one of the most memorable Apprentice Challenges for many years. Under harsh cross-examination by Mr Winter, no- one will forget Henry Kirk’s quick thinking in the boardroom, using Siri to help him spell ‘doughnut’ when Lord Sugar asked him to do so. Tom Healy, Bethany Lowther and Dorothy Beales were also impressive in the way that they stood their ground. 73 SPORT

TENNIS GIRLS’ HOCKEY

GIRLS’ SENIOR HOCKEY this may not have affected the outcome of The senior boys’ tennis team was the matches, would have undoubtedly given superbly and ably led by Max Ringer It was clear from the early practice sessions the team some confidence for the future and this season. An opening day defeat in September that this was going to be a reward for their efforts. to Sutton Valence was followed by challenging season. With many girls new to excellent wins against St Lawrence hockey, the time required to improve their GIRLS’ U15 HOCKEY College and Battle Abbey. A number of skill sets and then to also establish a team boys represented the team at different was asking a lot but the girls gave it their all The Year 9 and 10 girls made great progress times this season and always played throughout the season. this season. After a shaky start, they proved themselves and bonded as a team. Georgina with determination and enjoyment. Lucinda White volunteered to take up the Hill was an excellent captain and our top Max Ringer was the stand out player, goal keeping role, even though her size 3 goal scorer, Katy Woodhams proved to be a winning his sets in all matches played feet are a little small for size 10 kickers!! formidable force in front of goal and when against St Lawrence and Battle Abbey, Our defenders had a lot to do this year but and he was supported by Harry they stuck to their task and were committed defending. Abi Bristow, Susan Warren, Brushett, Oliver Morris and Titouan in making the tackles. Our midfielders Preye Wabote, Abbie Lancaster, Eloise Solus amongst others. were also required to show their defensive Wright, Ella Dockery, Natalie Whyte and abilities this year, and the determination Connie Clar all gained in confidence and and application to help their defenders. Our accuracy as the season progressed. In the forwards, understandably, did not have a lot midfield, Georgina, Katy, Georgia Lello of ball in attack, but again, worked hard in and Jemima Bischoff worked tirelessly as a these positions to win the ball back when supportive link between our defenders and the opposition had it. The record shows no forwards. Up front, Maria-Bisila Dougan, goals were scored this year but this does not Libby Donegan, Lolly Discombe and Olivia tell the whole story. Hitting the framework Shelton all demonstrated the ability to score of the goal, and having opposition goal and their positional knowledge showed a keepers making some very good saves, the much greater understanding by the end of team was denied a number of goals. Whilst the season. 74 GIRLS’ U13 HOCKEY against Ashford, Buckswood, Dover College, D’Rosario, Libby King, Lulu Payne and Dulwich Prep and Gad’s Hill, and a very Georgina Turner were difficult to break down The U13 team had a tremendous season and competitive draw against Claremont Prep. in every match. Goal Keeper Sophie Hamill gelled fantastically well as a team. Captained The formidable partnership of Lilly-Beth made some outstanding saves to keep a clean by Leila Davison the girls trained and played Harley and Jemima Lund was athletic in sheet in several games and certainly made well, showing strength and determination. attack, with Sophie Ovenden and Verity Ross significant progress seeing as she had not Their individual skills improved along also creating opportunities and contributing played the position before the beginning of with their physical strength, speed and to the overall goal tally. The forwards were the season. Many of the girls will remain in tactical understanding. These attributes ably supported by the skillful midfield the U13 squad next year and we look forward and their must-win attitude resulted in pairing of Leila Davison and Gemma to another strong season. GIRLS’ HOCKEY / RUGBY excellent performances including wins Ashby while the defensive players, Bethany

RUGBY

1ST XV RUGBY season in the 1st team and showed real of the season was against Cranbrook School potential at number 7, making ground with in which the team started to put structures Bethany started this season with a fairly young the ball as well as being solid in defence. Will onto their game winning 12-7 with Samuel and inexperienced side at this level. We started Smith showed excellent speed and balance at Prescott as Man of the Match. The half term well, with two good wins against Chatham full back and Akintunde Segun grew from a finished up with an excellent 36-0 win against House and Cranbrook School. The next three very inexperienced player into one of the most Ashford School with both Anthony Odubiyi fixtures saw Bethany struggling to find the effective players on the pitch. The team was and Akintunde Segun having a massive early season form and as a consequence we led superbly by Adam Kirkbright, who was impact as their hard work in learning the suffered three defeats. We then travelled to assisted by Nat Pearson. Both boys showed game started to pay off. A number of the boys Malta on our annual rugby tour, where 22 full commitment throughout the season, joined the squad on the Rugby Tour of Malta boys benefited from seven fantastic days never giving up and leading by example both and benefitted hugely from the opportunity to of rugby including two fixtures against the on and off the pitch. Both were an absolute play up a level and train together. This showed Maltese U18 national side. The second half of pleasure to work with and I wish them well in in a massive 45-7 win against King’s School, the season produced some fine performances the future. Rochester with Akintunde Segun as the Man from the team. However, due to a lack of of the Match. Sadly the winning streak game experience in this young team we failed to win 2ND XV RUGBY to an end with a close fought loss at home a number of closer fought games. Throughout to Sir Roger Manwood’s School, but normal the season a number of young players were The 2nd XV had a rocky start, the boys losing service was resumed with three straight wins extremely impressive. Nicholas Jimena-Tilling heavily to a more experienced Tonbridge to finish the season against Ashford, Kent has performed consistently at scrum half, side, but as the season progressed they College and Buckswood. ensuring a positive link between the forwards came together as a team and finished with and backs. Folahan Peters played his first a number of convincing wins. The first win

75 U15 RUGBY number of good players. The season started Court and a fantastic comeback against with an excellent victory over Ashford and Dulwich Prep to draw the match 2-2. This was very much a development season man of the match performances from Jose- The boys then moved to rugby and began for the U15 squad. A number of new overseas Okori Dougan Etoha and Sebastian Lund. The their season well with a win against Sir Roger boys were playing for the first time while season continued with strong wins over both Manwood’s and encouraging performances others returned to rugby or opted to play for Claremont and Buckswood and although the against Kent College and Ashford School. the first time in their Bethany career. The team lost two very narrowly to Cranbrook and Their season continues in the New Year with team were combined with the U14 squad on Sir Roger Manwood’s School, performances fixtures against the local prep schools. occasions, but where possible, and after a were again excellent against strong opposition. couple of learning weeks on the training pitch, Ben Clements, Marcus Hobson and William The U13 team had an excellent season, they had a few matches. These included a Craggs were effective and instrumental to producing some fine performances training game against Tonbridge School which team success all season, helping the team against some really strong opposition. saw the boys make great strides, and a match gel and work as a cohesive unit. A special The fixture list at this level has continued against Rochester where a tackling workout mention goes to Sebastian Lund, who had an to get stronger, with Bethany playing all was certainly the order of the day. Both games excellent first season, defending anything that the local prep schools. Bethany held their set the team up for a match against Ashford ran at him, supporting attacking players and own throughout the season, never being and a chance to test their abilities. Although inspiring others in the team. outclassed and winning a number of conceding an early try, Bethany played with fixtures against Sir Roger Manwood’s, Saint energy and a good measure of skill, scoring U13 FOOTBALL / RUGBY Ronan’s, Claremont, and ending with a 50 a couple of good tries themselves. Ashford points victory over Beechwood. This side crossed the line in the dying moments to win The U13 boys started the year with football was made up of half Year 7 and half Year the match but a good measure of confidence as the focus sport. The team were led well 8. This bodes well for next year in both age was instilled and the boys now look forward by Dylan Harley, who was a secure central groups. A special mention must go to Jack to moving into the senior set up. Sunny Lau, defender in all matches. Jake Fuggle was Truman, Dylan Harley and Aaron Monk for Herbert Lai and Pau Bosch stood out for their making his debut as a Year 7 in the midfield their effort and hard work in the forwards determination while Michael Roshier had a and played with skill and determination and to Dan Akowe who scored in every strong season leading from the front. in all matches. Dan Akowe scored some game of the season. Bethany rugby has a memorable goals, while Harry Pertwee was a bright future and I am looking forward U14 RUGBY reliable full back and Finn Williamson always to these young rugby players’ progress a threat on the left side of midfield. Highlights throughout the School. The U14 rugby team had a strong season were a strong win against St Ronan’s Prep, overall. They are a very capable side with a a competitive performance against Yardley

FOOTBALL

1ST XI FOOTBALL 2ND XI FOOTBALL time. This team had a very good season with a number of excellent results against strong The 1st XI took to the road this season, due Despite the poor pitch conditions this season, opposition, including victories over Claremont to The Firs pitch being unplayable, and credit Bethany still managed to play a few fixtures, and Brighton. Special mentions must go to Jack to the squad for traveling across the county and performances against Sutton Valence Brown and Oliver Hamill for their hard work and Brighton College in particular were very and beyond to fulfil their fixture list. A 3-3 and effort up front, Sebastian Lund who was determined and respectable. They progressed draw against Sutton Valence and a 2-1 win solid in defence and William Craggs who was well as the season unfolded, training on excellent in goal. Player of the season has to against Claremont were highlights, although a regular basis and pushing a number of go to Jose-Okori Dougan Etoha who captained the matches against Cranleigh School, Bede’s the 1st XI for their positions. The team are and Brighton College were better footballing predominately made up of Year 11 and 12 the side superbly and was consistently Man performances. The team deserve much praise pupils and therefore there is real potential for of the Match. Jose is a fine footballer who has the potential to go a long way in the game. for their battling energy and the quality of success next season. Special mention must This side has a really bright future and I look their play, although the results were all narrow go to Tom Healy and Connor Knapp who led the team superbly, showing real commitment forward to their progress next season. defeats. Adam Kirkbright was an excellent throughout. captain and Max Ringer a consistently strong performer. Sam Marshall was a competent leader in central defence and Nicholas Jimena- U14 FOOTBALL Tilling a threat in front of goal all season. The current U14 team are a very enthusiastic Harry Kindersley, Harry Brushett. Jason Lee side with lots of potential. Selection has never and Charlie Carpenter also deserve a special been a problem, with over 20 boys fighting for mention for their performances. Well done to the starting 11 places, which allowed a squad all those who represented the team this season. rotation system with all the boys getting game 76 RUGBY / FOOTBALL RUGBY

NETBALL

1ST NETBALL U15 A” NETBALL well. The highlights were their draw against Ashford and their win against Gad’s Hill. This season the 1st Netball team gelled very This squad had a very busy term filled The team show promise for next season and quickly, considering they were a brand new with competitive fixtures against Ashford, should be commended for their positive squad at the beginning of term. They started Buckswood, Dover College, Gad’s Hill, attitude and commitment. the season giving 100%, playing a very Claremont School, King’s Rochester and competitive match against Ashford School St Lawrence College. They were extremely U13 A” NETBALL and this set the tone for the remainder of dedicated attending lunchtime training the season. A determined and committed sessions and additional fitness sessions. Led On their debut season the U13 netball performance against Claremont followed, and by shooters and joint Captains Ella Dockery squad formed a solid base to build on for with end to end play we were defeated by just and Natalie Whyte, the team kicked off years to come, as they all demonstrated one goal; the score in that game 22-23. Other the season with a very close defeat against good versatility on court. This proved successful performances include games against Ashford School. This was followed by crucial in some of our tougher matches. Gad’s Hill, Battle Abbey and Dover College. In some outstanding performances against They struggled in their first tournament at the Granville League Tournament, we fought Buckswood, Dover College and Gad’s Skippers Hill, whilst playing against more against some tough opposition, eventually Hill. Our tactical awareness has improved established prep school squads. However finishing in fourth place. Throughout the term, significantly throughout the season and this they used this experience to their advantage Captain Emma Askew led by example both on was highlighted in a close 17-16 win over in playing for victory against Ashford, Dover and off the court. Her defensive partner Halina Claremont. All players contributed to their College and Buckswood to name a few. Markiewicz picked up her new role as Goal success, from the dynamic defensive duo, After a successful netball tour to Liddington, Keeper and continues to make good progress. Lorenza Dougan and Georgina Hill to the Bethany became a tighter unit and it has Vice Captain Isabella Hobson was ably assisted centre court players of Preye Wabote, Libby been a pleasure to watch them all improve by Kaitie Ford in the shooting circle, allowing Donegan and Maria-Bisila Dougan, who fed this season. Captain Lilly-Beth Harley led the ‘agile’ Alexandra Tate, ‘speedy’ Isabel Petts the committed circle players Ella Dockery from the front, and her leadership skills and and ‘dynamic’ Maddy Todd to provide the and Natalie Whyte. This squad also played flair on court earned her the award ‘Player essential link between the two circles. Special together in the U15 Granville League and of the Season’. Sophie Ovenden quietly mentions must also go to Lucy Laister and many contributed to the recent success of the supported both in the defence and attack, Phoebe Mills, who also played for the 1st team. senior team, who achieved third place in a consistently getting the job done, and is national tournament. awarded Most Improved Player of the Season. 2ND NETBALL U15 B” NETBALL U13 B” NETBALL The 2nd VII developed well as individual players. Capably led by Immy Oakes, the The team worked exceptionally well together The U13B team was made up of both Year 7 squad remained positive throughout the this season, under the solid captaincy of and 8 pupils not involved in the A team. This term despite coming up against some very Wing Defence Abi Bristow. Her tireless enabled all the Year 7 and 8 girls to experience tough opposition. Highlights of the season determination and cheerful approach set a team fixtures and competitive match against included victories over Dover College, Gad’s high standard, to which the others aspired. other schools. Captained by Bethany D’Rosario, Hill and King’s Rochester in the Granville Susan Warren and Jemima Bischoff really the girls made great progress throughout the League as well as some impressive individual stepped up to the mark and their shooting season, improving their individual skill level performances from Phoebe Mills, Lucy Laister improved each match. They were ably and game play. All the girls were committed to and shooter Lauren McQueen. Rae Franklin assisted by Eloise Wright, Georgia Lello and their netball. However, special mentions go to made an impression on the U16 victory Lolly Discombe in mid-court. Meanwhile, Lulu Payne and Georgina Turner in defence, the against Gad’s Hill as well as Hannah Ford Katy Woodhams, Rachel Theunissen and attacking pairing of Arielle Levack and Gemma being a threat in many areas of the court. Lydia Mallion consistently put the opposition Ashby and Grace Boyle whose tireless shooting attackers under pressure and defended practise will set her in good stead for the future. 77 CRICKET

1ST XI secured the win. A very good season, U13 and alongside Sam Marshall and Adam The 1st XI had an under par first match Kirkbright, special mentions go to This has been a really positive season for against Ashford, and a couple of cheap wicket keeper Matthew Page and Charlie the U13 cricket team, playing a number run-outs led to a defeat inside 20 overs. Carpenter. of competitive fixtures and producing Contrasting performances in matches some fine performances. The team this against Claremont and Sutton Valence’s U15 year was captained by Alexander Hill, who seconds followed. led by example both with the bat and his The season started with a promising bowling. Alexander produced a number Sam Marshall was pick of the batsmen, fixture on a lovely afternoon in mid- of memorable performances particularly scoring over 50 against Claremont School April against Cranbrook School, lulling against Buckswood and Claremont. and 74 against Sutton Valence. Adam us into a false sense of excitement for Another notable performer this season Kirkbright bowled strongly, with wicket the wonderful season to follow. The was Joseph Bateman, who also batted maiden overs in both games and Ethan following week saw us play Claremont superbly, scoring a number of runs as Pearson was in fine bowling form against in sleet and snow and this was to be a well as being the highest wicket taker. Sutton Valence with three wickets. King’s more realistic reflection of the weather Rochester was the performance of the This year the U13 cricket team consisted to come. The next four fixtures would be season. After a reasonable 20 over score of a number of Year 7 pupils, which lost to limited overs due to the weather was achieved, Bethany tore through bodes well for next year with many of or issues with other schools struggling to a confident Rochester side, with Sam the younger pupils gaining experience. field a team. At the end of the season we Marshall bowling four overs for four runs Notable performances came from Adam played four full games, winning one and and five wickets. William Cunningham Taylor and Jake Lancaster, who both losing three. The win came against Gad’s returned with three wickets and Adam proved that they have the potential to be Hill and this was particularly pleasing Kirkbright’s one wicket for five runs off very successful and hopefully lead the side in view of the fact that their opening four overs left Rochester scratching their to success next season. batsman was the Kent opening batsman heads in disbelief. All out inside 15 overs. – clean bowled in a memorable wicket The Forty Club match completed the for Thomas Golding. The victory was season and a superb attacking batting secured with a good batting performance performance by Adam Kirkbright and led by James Clarke who scored 22 runs Ethan Pearson gave Bethany a chance of not out. The top score with the bat was victory. Bethany played with their usual in the match against Battle Abbey in intensity in the field and challenged which Sebastian Lund scored 34 before the Forty Club to the very end, with being caught out. The squad can be Sam Marshall collecting four excellent proud of some great moments and for wickets. Unfortunately, the batting total representing the School fantastically well was not quite enough and the Forty club throughout the season. 78 SPORTS DAY

FRIDAY 10TH JUNE 2016

Again this year, the sun shone on Bethany as competitors and spectators headed to the Arena for our annual athletics afternoon.

Kiplings had been the victors for the last two years, so mascots for the other two Houses, the Speakers Lion and the Roberts Bumblebee were working especially hard to drum up support and drive their teams to victory. CRICKET / SPORTS DAY / SWIMMING DAY CRICKET / SPORTS Competitors showed their skills in a full range of athletic disciplines, with track events taking place alongside field sports such as javelin, long jump and discus.

The final score was as follows:

1st place, with 144 points: Kiplings

2nd place, with 134 points: Roberts

3rd place, with 107 points: Speakers

Congratulations to Kiplings!

SWIMMING

KRS SWIMMING MATCH

The first KRS swimming match took place in our fantastic new indoor pool on 27th June.

Swimmers performed superbly well and there is certainly a number of talented aquatic athletes within the Bethany pupil body. It was great to see all age groups from Year 7 to Year 12 involved, and keen to represent their House.

The first annual match was won by Kiplings, with 86 House points, followed by Roberts with 75 and Speakers with 69. 79 SCHOOL COLOURS

FULL RUGBY HALF CRICKET YEAR 11 HONOURS CERTIFICATES

Adam Kirkbright Sam Marshall Will Smith Nat Pearson Charlie Carpenter Leo Rossouw Matthew Page Folahan Peters HALF RUGBY Nicholas Jimena-Tilling FULL FOOTBALL Declan Sullivan Ethan Pearson Oliver Tutt Adam Kirkbright William Osborne Henry Kirk William Cunningham Oliver Craggs HALF FOOTBALL Isabel Petts Hannah Ford Akintunde Segun Max Ringer Kaitie Ford Adam Thompson Sam Marshall Lucinda White Steven Farrell Harry Brushett David Williams Isabel Altendorf Sam Marshall FULL NETBALL Harry Brushett Immy Oakes Matthew Page Hamzah Atta HALF NETBALL

HALF HOCKEY Emma Askew Isabella Hobson Immy Oakes Sophie Marland Sophie Marland Phoebe Mills Emma Askew Sophie Lowther Bethany Lowther 80 SPORTS & HOUSE AWARDS

RUGBY JACK WHITE SHIELD (Best Bowling Average) LAWRIE MANN TROPHY SAM MARSHALL (Greatest Contribution to 1st XV Rugby) ADAM KIRKBRIGHT ROUNDERS THE HALFHIDE CUP (Most Improved 1st XV Player) GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO SENIOR AKINTUNDE SEGUN ROUNDERS AWARD

THE STUBBS TROPHY EMMA ASKEW (Greatest Contribution to Junior Rugby) MICHAEL ROSHIER GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO JUNIOR ROUNDERS AWARD GIRLS’ HOCKEY KATY WOODHAMS SCHOOL COLOURS / SPORTS & HOUSE AWARDS / SPORTS SCHOOL COLOURS MOST IMPROVED JOHNSON TROPHY BETHANY LOWTHER (Most Rounders Scored In A Season) PLAYER OF THE SEASON KATY WOODHAMS SOPHIE MARLAND

GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO ATHLETICS SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY GORDAN WING CUP GEORGIA LELLO INTERMEDIATE BOYS VICTOR LUDORUM FOOTBALL JOSE-OKORI DOUGAN ETOHA

AMBROSE ROGERS FOOTBALL CUP PETER GREENHILL CUP (Contribution to Football) JUNIOR BOYS VICTOR LUDORUM HARRY BRUSHETT DYLAN HARLEY TOP GOAL SCORER NICHOLAS JIMENA-TILLING U18 GIRLS VICTRIX LUDORUM MAX RINGER GEORGIA LELLO

NETBALL U14 GIRLS VICTRIX LUDORUM JEMIMA LUND PIPPA BLACKMAN TROPHY (Contribution to Netball) EMMA ASKEW JUNIOR AWARDS

SENIOR NETBALL MOST IMPROVED MARRIOTT JUNIOR BOY AWARD ISABEL PETTS (Performance and Commitment) ALEXANDER HILL CONTRIBUTION TO JUNIOR NETBALL ELLA DOCKERY MARRIOTT JUNIOR GIRL PERFORMANCE CRICKET AWARD (Performance and Commitment) NIGEL KIMBER CRICKET CLUB: 1ST XI LEILA DAVISON SAM MARSHALL DAMIEN LEE JONES MEMORIAL CUP RAY RICHARD CUP (All-Round Achievement in Junior Cricket) (Overall Contribution to School Sport) JOHNNY DAVIES ADAM KIRKBRIGHT 81 MONDAY

Activities Week this year was even more action- coffees and teas to finish the basic camp craft packed than usual, with many of Bethany’s training. This was followed by initial navigation pupils proving their outdoor prowess through training. Without this invaluable training, the adventures such as Bushcraft Camp and The expedition groups would surely have spent Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. more time ‘exploring’ the wilds of Kent. The afternoon saw first aid training with Sister We gave our Year 7 and 8 pupils a challenge Steph which, while interesting and useful, was with a residential trip to Hatfield House thankfully not put into practice this week! Bushcraft Centre, which demanded that the children put aside modern technology to Some of our Year 10 were also beginning truly get to grips with outdoor life. From the their expeditions for The Duke of Edinburgh’s moment pupils walked into the woodland Awards, this time Silver. The first day took the camp site, all felt the enormity of the challenge group to Devon, where they were to put their and the staff were impressed and overwhelmed route and meal plans to the test in what was, by the positive response from the children. thankfully, glorious weather.

For Year 9, their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Those in Year 10 not taking part in Duke of was finally underway. The expedition week Edinburgh were certainly not bored, as the began with some basics of camping- pitching Science Lecture Theatre was turned into tents and cooking with the lightweight culinary laboratory for some strange food camping stoves known as trangias. Under Mr science thanks to ‘Fun Kitchen”. The day was Manktelow’s wise tutelage, the pupils managed a very hands-on experience, at which pupils to put up and take down several different types examined the science behind food. Pupils of tent, and produced some well-deserved started by exploring the amount of energy in 82 sugar; Kian Blewett blew icing sugar into a The day finished with ‘entomophagy’, the process by Lydia from the University flame to demonstrate the energy released - with practice of eating bugs and insects! of Kent, or a workshop from Inspiring explosive results! The group even made ice Futures on alternative options to university, cream, and did not disappoint by using a CO2 As Year 12 prepare to undertake an including apprenticeships. The afternoon fire extinguisher to do so, carbonising and extremely demanding last year of studies at was spent working with tutors on a carousel freezing the ice cream. Making the most of Bethany, their first day of Activities Week of Careers and UCAS activities. All pupils science in the food industry also saw the Year was devoted to UCAS and Careers. In the took part in a one-to-one careers interview WEEK ACTIVITIES 10 making foams, chocolate soil and beetroot morning pupils were given the option of during the day with Anna or Bridget from mousse, just as Michelin star restaurants do. attending a series of talks on the UCAS Inspiring Futures.

TUESDAY

At the Buschcraft camp, Year 7 and 8 remainder once again tried their hand at were split into ‘tribes’ and expertly led by unusual food science, though this time with an enthusiastic bushcraft team. Pupils some more palatable creations, including faced their fears on blind obstacle courses, some delicious pesto plaits that explored the worked under pressure in a first aid plane qualities of gluten. The look on some of the crash situation, learnt how to purify water girls’ faces as they were taught how to fillet and make fires. All in a day’s work! mackerel will never be forgotten - neither will the smell of fish which still lingers in Meanwhile, Tuesday morning saw the Year the Science Lecture Theatre! 9 pupils bring in their expedition kit, to be checked off and approved in line with Duke After the serious talks for Year 12 on of Edinburgh standards. All was well here, Monday, Tuesday provided some light and it was clear the pupils were very well (if painful…) relief for the group, who prepared for their upcoming expedition. headed to the Delta Force Paintball Centre Later in the day, pupils spent time in Orpington. The day was made up of a developing their teamwork and leadership number of brutal and competitive games skills though a range of fun and challenging including ‘Zombie’s Crypt’, ‘Tomb Raider’, activities. The afternoon saw more training ‘Viet Cong Village’, and ‘The President’ to in incident management from expedition name a few. With training completed and veterans, Miss Brown and Dr Marks, and weapons loaded, the teams set off to outwit prepared the pupils for situations they hope and spray as many paintballs as possible at never to have to deal with - at least they are the opposition. All pupils had a great time now ready to tackle these challenges should and left the venue recalling their moments they be unlucky enough. of heroism, a little exhausted and a bruise The Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Silver or two (physical and psychological) from a continued without a hitch, and the direct hit.

8383 WEDNESDAY

While Year 7 and 8 continued to test their pupils had to pitch their own tents then cook their treks, while those who chose not bushcraft skills, Year 9 put their expedition ‘delicious’ pasta and cheese sauce for seven to participate faced their own practical preparation into practice with the first day on little more than a small saucepan. Fun and challenges at Bewl Water through canoeing of their trek. Morning came and the pupils games followed as the groups mingled and and raft building exercises. Not many of the arrived at the Assembly Hall to retrieve their socialised with each other, sharing stories of group’s rafts completed the challenge, with rucksacks and add trangias, food and tents to baby frogs and navigational faux pas. Bedtime just Michael Roshier, the strongest swimmer the already heavy loads. Some immediately came around soon enough, and 36 tired of the bunch, remaining dry! needed to recall their navigation training but Duke of Edinburgh participants crawled into thankfully the weather was beautiful, the their sleeping bags to try and snatch some Further exploring their future prospects post- company was friendly and the pupils were sleep before the all too early dawn would 18, the Year 12 were presented with a Business always in high spirits while making progress rouse them from their slumbers. Masterclass, with a variety of speakers from from Frittenden to Bethany. The Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh participants different business backgrounds offering Upon their arrival back at Bethany, the were well on their way to completing inspiration and insight.

84 THURSDAY

Year 7 and 8 had an amazing time at the Somewhere around 5am the sun came up the same mistakes that had been made the Bushcraft Centre, and today said goodbye on our Year 9 pupils, and by 6am most previous day. to the helpful (but sometimes scary!) campers were slowly getting out of their WEEK ACTIVITIES mentors that taught them the skills which tents. What greeted them? A beautiful scene Very tired, and with many nursing aching they will carry forward for life. The plethora overlooking the valleys below Bethany, feet, Year 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh of activities have enabled these pupils to and work… campers had to pack up their participants began their journey home to come out of their comfort zones and rise to rucksacks and strike camp ready for an Bethany on Thursday, while the rest of the challenges they would never have had the 8.30am departure. Breakfast was enjoyed year enjoyed a day at the Science Museum in opportunity to deal with either at School or somewhere in the midst of this ‘organised London, including a 3D movie at the IMAX. at home. We saw a visible transformation in chaos’, and before they knew it, the pupils some children within four days, which was all had their boots and bags back on, ready Year 12 had a day of learning essential skills truly remarkable. Now that they’re back and for day two. The final day of an expedition for life, including mentoring and First Aid fully trained, we strongly recommend you is always psychologically difficult, but the training. These are invaluable skills that will take your children camping - they may be pupils handled themselves very well, keeping be useful for the pupils not only in school able to teach you a skill or two! their motivation high and generally avoiding and the workplace, but in every aspect of life.

85 SOUTH AFRICA EXPEDITION

Three weeks, twenty one pupils, four teachers. How A few hours’ drive‘16 in a rickety mini-bus from many possible adjectives to describe such a life changing Pietermaritzburg took us into the heart of the sugar cane adventure? growing area, where we camped inside the game reserve of Gwahumbe: fenced inside with the animals! Our camp On 9th July we flew from London Gatwick to Durban, was at the base of a beautiful valley where giraffe, a white arriving late evening we drove past the city and up into the rhino, zebra, springbok, impala and other indigenous hills to arrive at Pietermaritzburg. Staying for just a couple of animals roamed freely. days to acclimatise, we explored the city and met the locals, including a café owner from London! Paula and Dougan On our daily drive out we enjoyed our own safari with a chance MacDonald came for tea with their beautiful son Hayden, to photograph all of these animals, but I think everyone was and we reminisced about their time teaching at Bethany. pleased that they didn’t venture too close to our tents!

86 Following months of successful fundraising we were able to complete a significant amount of refurbishment to Ondini Primary school, and indeed paid for local contractors to improve the fabric of many of the buildings, including a new classroom block, new roofing, guttering, and fencing. SOUTH Our pupils enjoyed the physical labour of decorating buildings and replanting the gardens with vegetables, but were overwhelmed with emotion at meeting the local families who came to see us. Gifts were distributed, photos taken and songs shared… including Bethany pupils singing many of our daily Chapel hymns. We were invited SOUTH AFRICA EXPEDITION to play a friendly football match against the town squad, and although our boys did their best we maintained good AFRICA relations by losing 3-0.

Trekking in the Drakensberg mountains was unbelievable…. such beautiful surroundings, including bushmen cave paintings, crystal clear rivers, and extreme temperatures: very hot during the day and bitterly cold at night. We trekked a variety of routes, including a night in a mountain hut. However the overriding experience was hiking about EXPEDITION 17 km up to a mountain cave, possibly used by the local baboon troupes or poachers. We slept overnight in the caves and woke to find deep snow: finding our route back was interesting! To think we had been concerned about sunburn on the way up, we were now concerned about wearing gloves and warm hats….

Our final few days were spent in the beautiful seaside town of St Lucia: where we viewed hippos and crocodiles on the estuary, and then were amazed to find them visiting us on our trip to the beach. Getting up at 4.30am to go on safari was a challenge for some, but worth the effort as we saw all the Big Five except a lion, including a cheetah which Hannah had spotted before the local guide.

Life affirming and life changing are phases often used to describe expeditions like this. Our pupils were challenged not only by being away from home and family, but also by having to work as a team: living and spending every day together. Cooking, cleaning, eating and sharing as a team. Everyone had to be involved and each pupil experienced the role of team leader. Our pupils were a credit to their parents, and to Bethany School, as they looked after each other at all times: there were no teenage tantrums, no lie-ins, and no cups of coffee to wake them. Experiencing the raw emotions of seeing the poverty and daily struggle for children in Ondini, the lack of sanitation, poor road infrastructure and the comparison between the rich and the poor in South Africa was an education for all.

Mrs Jo Digby 87 POSTCARDS FROM

Spain Taiwan

On 19th June, Mrs McGovern, Mr Thomas and a group of Seven lucky pupils in Years 12 and 13 took part in the pupils studying Spanish left School at three o’clock in the Taiwan exchange this year. First, it was our turn to go and morning there was a buzz of excitement in the bus almost experience their culture and way of life and to say it was covering the tired looks on most faces. really inspiring is an understatement! The pupils were When we arrived at Gatwick there was time for a breakfast able to engulf themselves in the culture and the way of life stop, before we headed to the boarding gates. From Malaga over there. We sampled the local food (including pig blood airport we went to the language school, On Spain, in cake and stinky tofu - not for the faint hearted or weak Pedregalejo where we met our host families who walked or tummy), ventured around the city, into the jungle and the drove us to where we would be staying for the next few days. beautiful countryside. The historical temples and palaces We had breakfast, lunch and dinner with our host families we visited were stunning, and each pupil experienced almost every day, just like we would if we lived in Spain. what a day would be like as a Taiwanese pupil, warmly welcomed with open arms into the host families that we We spent our mornings in the language school having lessons, stayed with and taking part in family activities. and the afternoons sightseeing or at the beach. On one of the days we had churros with chocolate for breakfast Bailing High School and Lischan High School organised and stopped for an ice cream and some shopping in Malaga a fantastic schedule for us and we were non-stop from town. the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The trip was so enriching and the pupils who took part have come A popular part of the trip was visiting a typical Spanish fishing away with a real life-changing experience and so many village where we could indulge in the Spanish culture, there wonderful memories to cherish. we ate lunch and swam in the sea, before heading to another village. In February, seven Taiwanese pupils and their two teachers were shown the life of a pupil at Bethany School. On Thursday 23rd, the last day, we met at the beach for a Our cultures may differ but the commonality of life and swim, before getting on the coach to the main shopping centre next to the airport. After looking around we headed to the learning meant that all pupils involved threw themselves airport to catch our flight. It was a well-planned insight into the into making new friends from across the globe and forged Spanish lives thanks to the teachers heading up the event. relationships that will go beyond the formal exchange. The visitors had the opportunity of seeing interactive Lolly Discombe, Year 9 studying in the classes they shadowed, being treated in the Food Tech department by Mrs Bryant to many Great British and Scottish culinary delights and seeing life in the boarding houses. The group gave us a presentation about their own lives during Chapel, and demonstrated their skills in a still-life class in the art school. They must be commended for joining in wholeheartedly to everything squeezed in to their nine days in England. With their exchange families, the Taiwanese pupils visited London, Leeds Castle, Whitstable - a quintessential seaside town - Canterbury and Harry Potter World. There’s no doubt that the group will return home absolutely exhausted - they thankfully are mid-way through their winter holiday so have time to rest before returning back to an incredibly tough education in Taiwan.

88 prisoners would counter this by singing a song called Die Berlin Gedanken sind frei (‘Thoughts Are Free’) - and spent time in the tiny barrack rooms that would house up to 400 political, Thursday 11th February social and religious prisoners. Sachsenhausen also saw horrific medical and pseudo-scientific experiments in the The long awaited day arrived and 19 intrepid Year 11 and 12 medical room that still stands to this day. Our pupils listened pupils along with Mr Davies, Miss Berry and Mr Coupland in absolute silence as our guide showed us the remains of the set off on the coach journey to Berlin. We enjoyed a slap-up gas chambers and the crematoria and explained the horrific FROM POSTCARDS breakfast on the ferry and then everyone settled in for a ten way in which Soviet prisoners of war were murdered. hour drive through France, Belgium and Holland before arriving in Germany and then finally, Berlin. Luckily Mr The day ended on a light-hearted note as Will opened his Coupland’s splendid choice of movies kept everyone going and bedroom door to find the whole of the rest of the party the journey passed uneventfully. standing behind Ethan and a birthday cake. The loudest Friday 12th February rendition of Happy Birthday ever heard in a Meininger hotel followed, leaving Will not sure whether to laugh or crawl Our first full day started with a very fine continental breakfast under a rock in embarrassment. However, it’s not every day and collection of our packed lunches. We were met at the hotel one is 16, so it had to be marked in some way! by our guide for the morning, Jared, who took us on a walking tour of the places most associated with National Socialism, Sunday 14th February throwing in some bonus material on the post-war split Our first visit was to Hohenschonhausen, the Stasi prison. between East and West and communism and capitalism. As A twenty minute video set the scene and then Irin, our third ever, standing on the very spot that Hitler’s body was burned fantastic guide of the trip, took us through the prison. Her was a sobering experience. It was also noted by more than one knowledge of the facilities and the treatment the prisoners perceptive pupil that Jared’s talk during the two hour tour was suffered was second to none and she really brought home a complete revision of the entire GCSE Germany course. the realities of life in the communist GDR. The stories and After our packed lunches (or, for some, the third the conditions were awful, entirely different to the events and McDonalds of the trip), we went to Checkpoint Charlie, the issues at Sachsenhausen but no less horrific for that. third – but probably best-known – of the border crossings The final group visit was to the Reichstag, seat of reunified between East and West Berlin. Aside from the hugely German power since 1990. We made our way up to the inauthentic photo opportunities outside, the museum glass dome of the Reichstag building - a fantastic structure, offers a unique and detailed insight into the events that symbolising the transparency of post-communist German took place around the Berlin wall from 1961 through to its government - and the pupils enjoyed the chance to take in the unlamented demise in 1989. great views across Berlin. Saturday 13th February Monday 15th February Our second day promised to be an emotionally draining one, The early start for our journey home caught a few out, with and so it proved. An early breakfast prefaced a coach ride to a failed alarm meaning no time to do make-up or hair. Sachsenhausen, the concentration camp the Nazis built in Nevertheless, everyone made it down to breakfast on time 1933, originally intending it to be one of only three they would at 7.15am, with rooms cleared and all the cases on the coach. need across the country along with Buchenwald in the centre Only one room key-card was lost, possibly a Bethany record! of Germany and Dachau in the south. The pupils’ behaviour throughout was, without exception, Most of the pupils had seen this as being the keynote absolutely first class; they were a credit to the School and, event of the trip. Our guide was, once again, fantastically more importantly, to themselves. It was a great trip all round knowledgeable, and explained the development of and some of us look forward to doing it all again in two years’ Sachsenhausen from a small, town-centre prison camp, to time! the three hundred hectare behemoth it became. Pupils saw the notorious yet iconic Arbeit Macht Frei (‘Work Miss Karen Berry Sets You Free’) message on the gates -

89 STAFF MOVES

Janet Clark Janet, having worked as a Matron at Old scissors and needle, together with a card Poplars for 25 years, was almost a part of designed and drawn by the girls. the furniture. Whether she was sewing, Janet was a shy person who did not wish for washing or generally looking after the girls, any fuss but seemed delighted with the gifts. over the years she was relied upon and will We wish her a happy retirement with her be fondly remembered by those who came husband and hope she will keep in touch. across her.

Before Janet left, the Old Poplars girls Jules Wareham presented her with a necklace with an iron,

Chris Coupland Chris joined Bethany in September 2011 as extra-curricular activities around the School Head of EFL and Assistant Housemaster in in general. He was a mainstay of the Duke Kendon and carried out both roles with great of Edinburgh team the whole time he’ was at commitment and energy. Bethany, regularly ran climbing wall and high ropes sessions, was a lifeguard, and organised In that time he raised the profile of EFL and ran induction programmes for all the (English as a Foreign Language) and did a new boarders each year to name but a few remarkable job of establishing the IELTS examples. (International English Language Test System) course as a key feature of all our overseas Chris’s departure will also leave a big gap in pupils’ educational programmes. The the staff room. Wherever the social events majority successfully completed the course were going on you could pretty much with flying colours. As well as his dedication guarantee that Chris would be there; from to the welfare and progress of our overseas staff parties to badminton club to his, erm, pupils, much of this success was very much memorable appearances for the Curtisden down to Chris’s willingness to go the extra Green Strollers cricket team, he could always mile, accompanying pupils to their exams in be relied upon to be ready, willing and able to London for example, often several times a be involved and, most importantly, to have and year. to inspire fun in doing so.

Indeed, ‘going the extra mile’ sums up the Chris left Bethany to become Housemaster contribution Chris made within Kendon of Earle House at New Hall School in perfectly. He was entirely devoted to the Chelmsford. I have no doubt whatsoever that Kendon boys over the last five years and the his commitment and dedication, together positive influence he had on them really with his high aspirations for all the pupils cannot be overstated. He regularly organised in his care, will lead to a very fruitful and all manner of weekend and evening trips for successful career there indeed and I would them, be they to the cinema, out for meals, like to take this opportunity to thank him for or down to the coast, and it’s always been all the wonderful enthusiasm and support he the little extra touches that the boys have has given me in Kendon. Chris leaves with the appreciated the most, such as making Easter very best wishes of all the staff and pupils at cakes for them. Bethany.

Chris was also involved in all manner of James Vickerman

90 Hanna Foster pupils were producing was so encouraging. her to maternity leave at some point. It was also fantastic to see Hanna create the Hanna took leave from Bethany at Christmas ‘Bethany School Bake Off’ which utilised the 2014 and in due course both she and her skills of various staff, and for a number of partner were blessed with a little girl called

weeks cakes were beautifully produced, cut up MOVES STAFF Ariana. Unfortunately for us at Bethany, and the pieces sold for charity. Hanna decided not to continue her career I will always remember the hordes of people here and to focus her attention on her surrounding the cake laden tables outside daughter and some part time work. I will the Hayward Block. Many were seen stuffing personally miss her bubbly character and the their faces with sponge and icing dribbling department will miss her busy and exciting down their cheeks, and that was just the staff! practical lessons. I am sure that I speak on Hanna joined the Design & Technology behalf of everyone in wishing Hanna all the department in September 2013. I quickly After a year here at Bethany, Hanna became best for the future, whatever it may hold. noted that she certainly had a passion for her pregnant. We were of course exceptionally subject and the amount of practical dishes her pleased for Hanna but knew we would lose Marcus Norman

Delaéhle Gale one of the leading science teaching buildings and then passing the healthy baton over to her in the South East. successor, Mrs Griffiths.

The following year Delaéhle became Assistant Shortly after my appointment I also decided Housemistress in the Sixth Form boarding that Bethany’s internal systems would benefit house, The Orchard. She was excellent in all from an information management system respects, very often going well and above the for administration purposes, she took this on call of duty. On my promotion to headship board, led from the front and ensured that all in 2010, I had no hesitation in appointing staff were appropriately trained. She also set Delaéhle as Assistant Head Academic, as up a virtual learning environment which we well as a member of the Senior Management now all take for granted. For many years she Delaéhle joined the Bethany staff in Team (SMT). She was given a diverse range was a most effective figurehead behind the September 2005 and she came to us from of tasks which she willingly carried out to the massive investment in ICT infrastructure. Kent College in Pembury. She was appointed highest standard. She was also an excellent Delaéhle is also a natural public performer as Head of Science and was our unanimous Chair of our Sixth Form cultural society, The and at one time idolised Jonny Wilkinson, as choice for this position. At that time, the Pengelly Society, which thrived under her much for his physique as his rugby skills! department needed a proactive and pupil leadership. centred leader, which is exactly what it got. I am thrilled that Delaéhle has secured Creating the teaching timetable is a thankless promotion to Deputy Headship at Ashford Delaéhle worked tirelessly in the design stage task, not to mention co-ordinating the GCSE School and I wish her husband Matt and of the current Science centre and she visited and A level option blocks. Delaéhle did these children, Josh and Tamzyn, every possible various schools and collated their best ideas to to great effect. Upon her appointment to the success, joy and happiness in the future. help persuade the governors accordingly. It SMT, Delaéhle also became Chairperson of speaks for itself as the building still remains the Friends of Bethany School, invigorating it Francie Healy

Kate Gee convinced Kate to not only join the Dyslexic to really master Shakespeare and be fully and Learning Support team but to become the engaged in it. It takes a talented person to do Assistant Housemistress in The Orchard. The what I saw with that group that day! family moved over from Whitstable, complete Kate’s professionalism and faith has shone with their bunnies that kept on escaping to through in her short time here, as well as meet up with the Bethany rabbit population! her creative side, providing activities such as Kate is talented and versatile. She showed candle-making and encouraging a love for dedication working with her pupils in DLS, reading in the Library. Kate’s skills and passion her tutor groups and in The Orchard. She for ensuring that young people have the right also helped teach a component of Applied experiences have led her to join the Whitstable Kate arrived for an interview in the summer Business Studies and worked hard in the Community College at a very challenging but of 2013. Within a few minutes of talking to English department too, where her efforts exciting time. Bethany is grateful for the role Kate it was clear that she had a passion for have been much appreciated. In a lesson that Kate and her family have played in the working with young people. At the time, Kate of Kate’s that I recently had the pleasure of Bethany community over the last three years was the Director of Inclusion and Assistant observing, I was able to watch with much and we wish them all much happiness. In Head teacher at Sandwich Technology admiration as Kate managed to get a Year 7 particular, we wish Kate all the best with her College. She is also a devoted mum to Amelia group who struggled, and myself as a scientist promotion. God bless! and Daisy, supported by Jez. We successfully who struggled with Shakespeare at school, Delaéhle Gale 91 Rachael Hesketh Rachael joined Bethany in September in school. Part of the NQT programme 2015 as a newly qualified teacher. requires a new teacher to continue to Rachael’s bubbly personality and generous study and be assessed and Rachael was laugh made her a pleasure to have in proactive in her on-going training. any department, and as a teacher of Rachael left at Easter to return to her Mathematics, Business Studies, ICT and family in Belfast, and to travel in Europe, Economics Rachael had a varied role. before taking up another teaching post Rachael’s family live in Belfast, and her closer to home. Rachael’s leaving gift was mum joined Rachael for the first few a clock with algebraic expressions for weeks here, having driven her small car all the numerals, just to remind her of the the way to Kent. Rachael shared her house beautiful part of Kent that she visited to with other young teachers and a good teach Mathematics. social life in the boarding community Jo Digby here provided the balance to busy days

Sally Humphrey Sally started in September 2007 when over her eight years at Bethany: Matt Dougan MacDonald was Housemaster of Payne, Gareth Stubberfield and Phil a vibrant boarding community. Sally was Hughes. Sally was committed to the an integral part of the community and as boarding house and she will be greatly she settled into the role fully she brought missed as she leaves the community. She a consistency to the staffing of the House has always enjoyed the local area and in that would be needed with the number particular cycling and walking. We hope of changes that would occur as boarding that she will enjoy having more time to became more rigorously inspected but enjoy these pursuits and we wish her well also due to the changes in Housemasters. in all her endeavours.

Sally would induct three Housemasters Alan Sturrock

Lesley James Lesley was a jolly character and tireless with that of regular taxi driver and House matron for pupils in The Orchard. A real secretary, since pupils often required go-to figure in the House, she was always medical trips, runs to the station, willing to help, and at times keep them shopping outings, bank accounts sorting on the straight and narrow. and collection of train tickets bought.

A talented seamstress, Lesley was Lesley saw a number of Housemaster/ regularly repairing suits and her help mistresses come and go during her time, with how to work a washing machine was and she was also very supportive and invaluable to the majority of pupils who their ears on the ground! We wish her arrived into the House. well in her deserved retirement.

Lesley also balanced her matron role Matt Payne

Stephanie Letocart Stephanie joined Bethany in September Sadly, due to personal circumstances she 2015 from Meopham School as Head of chose to take up the offer of returning to Modern Foreign Languages. A passionate Meopham School as their Head of Modern French woman, she was a very good Foreign Languages. teacher who earned the respect of pupils Steve Winter very quickly.

92 Steve McEvoy Steve joined Bethany in September 2015 as a Sixth Form tutor and 2nd Assistant as the new Head of Business Studies and in The Orchard where he will be much

Economics from Tring School where he missed. Steve was known for his dry but MOVES STAFF had been on the Leadership Team. Steve sometimes very off beat sense of humour had a huge task in filling the void left by and we wish him well in taking up a part- Gordon Thorpe and worked tirelessly time teaching role in Ashford at Highworth to introduce Economics at A level and Grammar and with his wedding to his to manage the wide course load in the fiancée Jo. department. Steve was very well regarded Steve Winter

Anita Read Anita joined Bethany’s domestic team Anita was incredibly approachable, and in November 2014 and worked in The had a very good professional rapport with Orchard until she left in June 2015. During the pupils within her house. Her time at Anita’s time here at Bethany she built up Bethany was short, and she will always be strong relationships with staff and pupils remembered for her dedication to her role alike. and her ability to make everyone smile.

She had a great personality and a likable Anita will be missed by all, and I wish her character that was proven as she was liked the very best for the future and the next by all. Anita was a hard worker and her chapter in her life. work standards were very high. She was a Andrew Keates highly regarded member of the domestic team, and the School.

Christine Young Christine joined Bethany’s domestic team domestic team. She was an incredibly hard in September 2003 and was here for a year worker who never complained about what until September 2004. She then re-joined she had to do, even if it meant removing the School in February 2008 and stayed at an escaped chicken from the toilets! You Bethany until December 2015. always knew where Christine had been, as she never missed a thing and her standard Everyone who had the pleasure to meet of work was faultless. or work with Christine would all say the same thing; that she was an incredibly Christine was a pleasure to work with, and bubbly character with a fantastic sense of her huge love of the outdoors and nature humour. Many were often heard saying, shone through. Bethany’s loss is her “She should be on the stage”. husband’s gain, and I wish her an exciting and well deserved retirement. Christine has a kind and gentle nature and she was a fantastic asset to Bethany’s Andrew Keates

93 CHAPLAINCY

The first prayer space at Bethany

Early October saw the Todmans common room transformed into a creative thinking and reflecting space with the help of CAST (Christians and Schools Together) Maidstone and their enthusiasm to see all schools in the local area experience this event.

94 build. Let us be in the habit of building peace andnotwar. inthehabitof building peace usbe build. Let walls offear, andun-forgivenessthatwesoreadily bitterness thefullandsetusfreefrom came thatwemaylivelifeto regardless ofrace,nationality, education,age,sexorculture.He him thatallmaycometo made himselfthebasisforour peace Christ canthewallsofprejudice thatdivideuscomedown.He Onlythrough andnotGod-created. Wallstoo. areman-created ourselves. Perhapspulldown wehaveafewwallsthatneedto thepastbutalsoto to look to thistime,itisnotonlygood At freedom thatsomany havefoughtforinthepast. those whoaren’t ofthesamemind-setasus, jeopardisingthe readilyandbuildwallsofhostilitytowards we judgeotherstoo view thosearounduswhoaredifferent?Inourfrailtyashumans, reasons, wecanalsoseethatprejudiceplaysapart. How dowe thecauseofwar, to If welook andreligious apartfrompolitical to callhome. suffered searchforasafeplace our country, ourshores,asthosewhohave butwhichnowtouch persecution inlandswhichseemsofarfrom horrific warsand following seen inrecentmonthsthemassmigrationofpeople behind. people left ofwaronthe thinkoftheeffect to We have sacrifice madebythoseinvolvedboth in World Wars, andalso Remembrance Service atMarden the remember parishchurchto On Wednesday theBethany School communityheldourannual 11th November2015 – Remembrance Service educational growth. oftheneedforspiritualaswell officials realisetheimportance asGovernmentand havenowgoneinternational andEducation runningnowforafewyears havebeen Prayer spacesinschools peace. thinkandfind process, hadthechanceto where they God areabyfar, ifIcould?”;andthefavourite still’station the‘be place?”;“WhatquestionwouldIask theworldabetter make to thosearoundus?”;“WhatrulewouldIadd with do weconnect “Whatisinmy make?”; andbad)”;“Howwant to heart?(good Several ‘stations’ include,“WhatimpressiondoI weresetupto invades allofourlives. the School which andtheconstantstimulusoftechnology hubsaround thenoiseofsocial intheclassroom, activity the contrastto andcalm,intotal ofpeace aroom became room The blessedwith. havebeen their placeintheworldthey areand workoutwhothey expressedandto be feelings to Pupils allow thinkoutsideoftheirbox, to werechallengedto 23rd November2015 Founder’s – Service pupils to contribute so enthusiastically. contribute pupils to Rachel forencouragingthe Raynerto asKiplingstutor over 50oftheboxes. Well andespecially alltutors doneto victory,for Kiplingswho,yetagain,soared to contributing resultforourKRSchallenge wasaresoundingsuccess The them. the lovethatyousogenerously sharedwith received whohavesolittle.They people to and transported up by lorry We which were picked 85boxes intotal, collected creating giftsforchildrenandfamiliesinRomaniathisyear. timeandeffortin allofyouwhospent A hugethankyouto Thank you Christmas Shoeboxes– in the1stand2ndWorld Wars. aswellthosefromourSchool whogavetheirlives legacy Joseph andcelebrate remember to Jamestogether Kendon’s exceptionally thought-provokingaddress,wegathered 1991deliveringan and anOldBethanianfrom1986to With Martin Reverend Church King,vicarofRudgewick pushtheboundaries!!! change thedesireforchildrento OldBethanians–theyearsdon’tgone pastoverlunchwith anticsofdays ofmischievous hearstories delightful to left intheestablishingofBethany School in1866.Itwas KendonKendon, thelegacy to wereinvited paytribute to Headmasters andrelativesofourfounder, Joseph James the 150th anniversaryyear, theOldBethanians,previous onMonday.fascinating serviceintheChapel Aspartof hostsuchadelightful,warmand What anhonouritwasto 95

CHAPLAINCY SPEECH DAY

Saturday 25th June dawned bright and members of the School community, Verity warm for Bethany’s 150th Speech Day and Ross and Aidan Mathieson laid a wreath at Leavers’ Day. the School’s war memorial.

The festivities kicked off in the brand new Meanwhile, the Friends of Bethany School Sixth Form Centre, with a Champagne fete was underway on the Headmaster’s Breakfast for all our Upper Sixth Leavers lawn. Rebecca Adlington OBE arrived at and their parents. Copies of this year’s Bethany and began her day by meeting Leavers’ Book were also handed out, and staff and wandering around the usual wide read avidly. variety of stalls.

At 10.30am the Leavers’ and The The crowd then made its way down to the Bethanians Society Service began in the Sports Centre, and at midday the opening School Chapel, starting as usual with the ceremony of our fantastic new swimming leavers’ video which is filmed and edited by pool took place. In front of a large crowd the pupils themselves. The two youngest of pupils, parents, Governors and Old

96 lawn, due to asuddendownpour.lawn, dueto Dining Hall ratherthan theHeadmaster’s heldinthe albeit andcake; tea fashion, with A fantasticdayconcludedintraditional British when IjoinedBethany.” nowthanIwas certainly astrongerperson the complexsituationsthrownatus.Iam dealwith us whogetsstrongerandableto get easierormoreforgivingbutratheritis forget thataswegothroughlifeitdoesn’t “We ofthanks,saying wonderful vote often Head ofSchool, Sophie Lowther, gavea persistence. 21st Centurylearninghabits,including Bethany’s developing commitmentto of‘resilience’,on thetopic whichillustrates theHeadmaster’sand echoed ownspeech 2008. MsAdlington wastrulyinspirational 400m and800mattheBeijingOlympicsin how shewonGold the medalsforboth through talkingeveryone emotive speech, pupils,followedbyawonderfully winning allthe gave prizesandcongratulationsto AdlingtonResilience. Rebecca thenkindly followed bytheHeadmaster’s talkon speech, Roger Stubbsgavetheintroductory ChairofGovernors, Mr The giving began. andprize 2pmtheformalspeeches At builtin1913. whichhadbeen pool thisandouroldoutdoor between difference the testing haveaswim, to the opportunity Old BethanianAdrian Chapmanalsotook 2017. retireatEaster Douglass, whowill bytheSchool’sdonated bursar, MrSimon cupwaskindly House Cup.The Swimming theDouglassInter- with was presented comfortably wonbyKiplingsandtheteam whichwas House medley 25mswimming Inside,wethenheldaninter-ribbon. of welcomeandthencuttheceremonial saidafew words Bethanians, Rebecca 97

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Goudhurst. The final stretch back to School went smoothly and, Annual Charity Walk - having spent the day in their respective tutor groups, Year 10 30th September enjoyed spending the last couple of miles en masse, mixing with the other groups. Year 7 and 8 had a great time doing their Charity Walk at Bedgebury, enjoying the company of one another and taking the Year 11 pupils and staff tried a new walk this year, feeling the need chance to get to know each other better, encouraging each other to explore the Kent countryside. The coach dropped off more than along the way. An abundance of positivity and team work was 60 walkers near Diggerland in Strood, where the walk began. shown and there was some great singing and some wonderful Starting alongside the motorway (behind big barriers!), they soon photos taken of the nature trail by the girls. dropped down into the beautiful countryside and picked up the North Downs Way, where the groups enjoyed walking and chatting Year 9 set out to walk a very muddy 13 miles around nearby Bewl with various photo opportunities along the way. Water reservoir. Fortunately, the early rain abated and the sun came through to provide a perfect day for walking, if a little wet underfoot. Lunch was at The Robin Hood pub, where most managed to All the pupils were impeccably behaved, and the ‘everyone consume a few chips and a drink before setting off again, with the brings two jokes and a story’ rule meant that some groups heard ending at the Tyland Barn Visitor’s Centre. The tutor team were potentially some of the cheesiest jokes ever! highly complementary of their Year 11 pupils, describing them as ‘a great bunch,’ and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Year 10 set out from Kendon in light drizzle which soon turned to sunshine that remained for the rest of the day. The group headed Sixth Form had a wonderful day walking through the Garden of down Jarvis Lane in high spirits and were soon making their way England to raise money for ‘Save the Children’. The eleven mile through the stunning Kent countryside, enjoying the views as well walk took the group through the lovely villages of Horsmonden and as the opportunity to chat with friends (and not being in lessons of Brenchley as well as some beautiful countryside. In Brenchley, the course!) Even a wrong turn in Spring Wood – leading to an extra group stopped at The Bull and had a very tasty pub lunch. There half mile detour – did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm. were some very sore feet by the time everybody got back to Bethany but it was a thoroughly enjoyable day and best of all, lots of money By the start of the afternoon walk the sun was blazing down and was raised for a variety of charities. Year 10 were starting to flag; this was before the long, slow upward climb into Goudhurst! However, they determinedly made it to the Well done to everyone involved- pupils and staff- for all of their top and there was some much needed respite beside the pond in incredible efforts and good humour throughout the charity walks.

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CHARITY WORK collects and distributes much-needed food to families who are struggling in the Tunbridge Wells area. Bethany School gathered more than any other senior school, collecting a total of 238.4kg of food!

Alistair was inspired to support Nourish after joining the National Citizenship Service, who came to Bethany on the invitation of Deputy Head, Steve Winter. Donations came from pupils, their parents and the catering company Pabulum, who provide meals here at Bethany.

Although wearing fancy dress or home clothes is such a simple fundraising idea, we are pleased that Bethany staff and pupils raised nearly £500 with little disruption to their working day. Although I have to say that watching Klyde, Will and Seav Chhuon Ing trying to complete a maths test on Trigonometry while dressed in fully inflated sumo suits will stay in my mind for a while. Mrs J Digby

Ben Stewart raises money in Nourish had the following to say about Alistair’s success: “Well distance debut done to Alistair for inspiring Bethany School to donate to the – 2nd May Nourish Community Foodbank school drive. His passion for helping those less fortunate in the local area was evident and his On Sunday 2nd May Ben understanding of the issues faced showed true compassion. I Stewart completed a 50 mile would like to say a huge thank you to each and every pupil that bike ride around Kent to raise supported the food drive for Nourish. Over a quarter of all food £70 for ‘Walking with the collected was from Bethany School, a wonderful achievement. This Wounded’ a charity that was set up to “raise funds to retrain and amount of food will serve at least 10 local families in crisis. That tin re-skill our wounded soldiers and support them in finding new or packet that you gave means so much to those receiving and from careers outside the Military”. them I pass on their thanks to you.”

Ben chose this particular We’re extremely proud of Alistair for supporting such a good cause, charity after seeing a leaflet in and for getting the rest of the School engaged in the event. the local bike shop. He is a keen off road cyclist, but other than the 1km trip he did to “test out his tyres”, he had not cycled distances on road before. Ben says that road cycling is “much, much easier” than off-road. In fact, with a bike that was 3kg lighter than his off-road bike and by “making use of other people’s slipstreams”, it was at least 50% easier.

Ben completed the distance in 3 hours and 40 minutes, with an average speed of 22kmph and burned 1,586 calories! Nourish – May

Alistair Lawton in the Lower Sixth began a new charity scheme at Bethany by supporting the Nourish Food Drive, a charity which 100 CoGS is a UK-based organisation established in 2007, dedicated to Festival of Colour – 13th May meeting the educational and medical needs of children and their families in rural villages in The Gambia. Following on from the Year 7 and 8 sure know how to celebrate with style! On Friday 13th success of the nursery and school built by the charity, CoGS has May, Year 8 pupils Libby King, Dylan Harley and Joseph Bateman

been raising funds and resources for a new birthing centre as the CHARITY WORK made arrangements to introduce a ‘Festival of Colour’ to Bethany, to local women currently use a mud-built building with no electricity both herald the end of exams for Year 7 and 8, and to raise money or running water. The blankets collected by Bethany will be put to for UNICEF in the process. good use in this new centre. Based on similar celebrations in India, The Festival of Colour originally celebrated the divine love of Radha and Krishna and is also known as the Festival of Love. This year in India the festival took place on 24th March.

Pupils paid £2 to take part and were provided with hypoallergenic powdered dye to launch into the air to create stunningly vibrant explosions. There was an apt warning to parents from the trio of organisers prior to the event: “Wear white or old clothes that you don’t mind getting colourful!”

The afternoon was a tremendous success, and the effect was a brilliant display of colour and a huge amount of fun for the pupils. All in all, the three pupils managed to raise more than £200 for the charity and should be extremely proud of their organisation and effort.

Miss Lavender was one of the founding group who bought the land on which to build the school in 2007, and is now a trustee and sponsorship coordinator. Toni encourages people to sponsor a child for £10 a month, which then pays for school uniform, resources, education, nutritional meals and access to medical supplies for them and their families.

This isn’t the first time Bethany has supported CoGS; Pengelly House already sponsors four young people to attend the school and are delighted with the regular updates on their progress.

Children of Gambia Services – 7th July

On Thursday 7th July, Bethany was delighted to welcome Children of Gambia Services (CoGS) trustees, including our own HR Manager, Toni Lavender, to collect a donation of blankets from our boarding houses. The assortment of colourful blankets were compiled by Cleaning Manager Andy Keates, who managed to collect enough to fill a huge number of bags! 101 FRIENDS OF BETHANY SCHOOL

FOBS has had a very successful year in morning, organising a number of stalls on the School now has a conference centre its quest to support and raise funds for the Headmaster’s lawn as well as proving a which is fit for purpose. the School and its facilities. It was also hog roast and tea tent. This coincided with The Headmaster regularly refers to the very effective in fulfilling its other role of the much awaited opening of the swimming members of the FOBS committee as “salt of enabling parents to meet and socialise. pool by double Olympic gold medallist, the earth” type people and how right he is! Working alongside the Headmaster, Rebecca Adlington. FOBS has raised a FOBS typically supports many School substantial amount of money over the past I would like to take this opportunity to events during the year, and is intrinsic in many years to help get the swimming pool thank everyone for their outstanding and promoting Bethany’s “family ethos”. constructed; parents and all associated with continued support for the last year on the FOBS were justifiably proud at the opening FOBS Committee. The ever popular Fish and Chips Quiz ceremony and those who witnessed the Night took place with a full house in March inter-house swimming relay. Jessica Davenport, Vanessa Davies, Louise and a novel twist where parents on the Dean, Sam Golding, Jacqui Griffiths, FOBS Committee with a specific knowledge With Bethany’s 150th Grand Celebratory Francie Healy, Claire Leaper, Ian Malaugh, of specific topics composed individual Ball scheduled for the last half term of the Clare Miles, Hayley Moore, Sally Ann rounds of questions. Mr Winter did an School year, FOBS’ focus was in supporting Stannard and Steven Winter. excellent job as question master and gave the School in this wonderful achievement. parents and guests an insight into being in The Ball was a huge success and FOBS Lynn Askew one of his classes! The annual quiz night played a central role in ensuring the night FOBS Chair continues to be a successful occasion on was enjoyed by all and many displayed their all fronts but particularly in terms of wine excellent dancing skills! consumed and wisdom imparted! During the summer a wonderful new media As usual FOBS was centrally involved in centre was installed in the Function Suite, the setting up and running of Speech Day kindly funded by FOBS. It is fantastic that

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FRIENDS OF BETHANY SCHOOL / THE BETHANIANS SOCIETY year and delighted to see us scrubbing up the usual reports (Minutes are available) involving some of the current pupils. Miss so well. there was a proposal following the successful Adlington presented prizes to the winners. appointment of Louise Dean as the new Adrian Chapman, another long-standing The usual moving of seats between the Development Officer at the School and the Bethanian, then decided to take a dip! courses meant that during the evening launch of the new Bethany Network last year Bethanians remembered the Maths The buffet lunch that followed was very that the running and administration of the classes and had to be put to the test their much up to its usual standard (our thanks Bethanians’ Society should be fully passed lefts and rights. Member muddled and go to the catering staff for laying this on over to the School. This was unanimously mingled retold stories, re reunions and every year). Having already had our AGM accepted. Samuel Berman (2005) was then reconciliations. Sipping wines form the in the morning we were then free to attend elected as our new President for the coming clubs excellent cellars and enjoyed Crab the School’s Speech Day, at which the year with Adam Baldwin (2006) as his and Brandy bisque, herb crusted lamb, Guest of Honour was once again Rebecca Vice-President. The new President then marmalade bread and butter pudding, Adlington. She presented prizes to pupils, took the chair and concluded the meeting by cheese biscuits and coffees. It was good to who had been successful in many areas, announcing the events in our calendar for get such a turnout from many parts of the before giving an inspirational speech the remainder of this year. country. Each year it is the best but another relating how she had gone from being an successful evening had by all. Having helped ourselves to some more ordinary girl from Macclesfield to being strawberries we then walked down to the an Olympic star! Her message was that The Catling trust received a donation Music School (just beyond Old Poplars) anybody can succeed in any given area of during the evening by a generous member for a short ceremony in which Eric Adler, life if you believe and are willing to make and we thank everybody for the support, a long-standing Bethanian, gave his name the effort. and as ever to Paul Holmes and Robert to the Music School. This is in recognition Pilbeam for the organisation, roll on next The day concluded with a delicious tea of his keen interest in music, particularly 33rd year of the 20 Club. (thanks again to the catering staff) which Wagner. It is now called the Eric Adler sadly due to the inclement weather had to be Music School. held in the Dining Room, not on the Lawn. We then moved on to one of the main Reunion Day – 25th We very much thank the Headmaster, Mr. events of the day! We were extremely Francie Healy, for his warm invitation to us June fortunate that Rebecca Adlington, a double again this year and to Louise Dean for all gold medalist in swimming at the Beijing Reunion Day started much earlier than usual the work she does in publicising this and Olympics in 2008, had agreed to come with a strawberries and champagne breakfast other events. and officially open the School’s brand new in the newly named Bethanians’ Room, indoor swimming pool. She duly cut the Nick Randell quickly followed by our Annual General ribbon at the entrance to the building, Meeting. Our President, Mr Robert Pilbeam, after which we entered the building took the chair and welcomed everyone to and watched some races in the pool the meeting and the day. In addition to all The Skene Catling Trust

104 I have, throughout my year, wanted to President’s Report modernise The Bethanians Society and we are now centrally run through the School, as A big thank you to all those who were able to are many other school alumni organisations support the School’s events this historic year. these days. We now have an overseeing I did enjoy attending them all, starting with committee to help get new blood coming in the unveiling of the Tree with its dedicated and although this might not be the way we leaves. All the monies donated help to used to do things, a central place seems to be upgrade and put all the information on line the way ahead. I support the School’s choice for future generations of Bethanians, as well of incoming President and Vice and I hope George Dinnis and Immy Oakes are the as the local community. THE BETHANIANS SOCIETY latest in a long line of Sixth Form pupils who they, with the help of the Headmaster and have benefitted from the generosity of the Memorable points were the Founder’s Service the Development team, bring on a new era. Catling Trust. Both pupils are planning to held in the Chapel, where I was at last able With all good wishes I am still about, not take a gap year and travel to Thailand and to meet so many older Bethanians who I retired, still on the Board of Governors and Australia and whilst there they plan to help have got to know over the years as secretary, still very much involved with the School and out on a voluntary project. George says: including those who have not visited for years, with The Bethanians Society in support and with whom I have only communicated with help. It has been a good year and we look to through emails and letters. the future for the oncoming generations. I am hoping to become more The Thanksgiving Service was so well done Robert Pilbeam “independent and to fully prepare and the School managed it so well, very for university life. Volunteering tasteful and with pride and elegance. The on the Ranch will give me skills Bishop of Dover’s Address was gripping, all without notes and including so much detail. which are directly linked to my I was asked to join the small party who went to University course and could bless the refurbished Kendon and Bethanians potentially help to secure graves, which was extremely touching; thanks future employment. By doing to all concerned. Do go and have a look if you conservation work I am hoping find yourself at Goudhurst Church. this will give me an insight in The Grand Ball happened to fall on my to the Australian landscape birthday and all 430 guests sang me and teach me skills such as the appropriate song, which was very teamwork as well as being able embarrassing! No, the Ball was not put to push myself. It will be great to on for me, but to celebrate the School’s know that I have helped in some 150 years. The evening was so well put vital conservation work which together and the food was excellent as was the execution of the band, fireworks. We could help to save endangered danced into the early hours. The setting for species or just to restore areas the marquee was stunning, overlooking the for the future. beautiful Weald of Kent and the evening fell dry and clear. So much hard work went into making it a success, and if you weren’t there ” you missed a memorable evening.

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Campus News to introduce courses that teach lifesaving to study and socialise. This and personal survival skills, alongside new new Sixth Form Centre is far sporting activities such as water polo. This year, Bethany School continues its superior to what even most rolling programme of development with the universities can offer, and I building of a new indoor swimming pool, Sixth Form Centre am proud of the standards Sixth Form Centre and Fitness Suite. The new extension to our dedicated Sixth Form we have set at Bethany. I look Swimming pool Centre, The Orchard, was opened in March forward to it becoming the 2016, and Sixth Formers have been enjoying new place of camaraderie and their new facilities happily. The project, which Our brand new 25 metre, six lane indoor was several years from planning to completion, friendship that so epitomises swimming pool was officially opened has modern and elegant facilities in which the character of Bethany.” on Speech Day by double Olympic Gold to socialise and study, including a brand new medalist Rebecca Adlington OBE. kitchen, expansive common room and six new Fitness Suite Swimming is an important skill and is dedicated study rooms. accessible to pupils of all abilities. Pupils We were also delighted this year to open our Headmaster Francie Healy says: will be able to use the facilities all year new Fitness Suite, replacing the previous round, boosting potential within the sports “Our Sixth Form lead the area in the Sports Department which has since become a girls’ changing room. The and PE curriculum and broadening the School by example and I’m variety of activities for pupils to enjoy, Fitness Suite was fitted out with completely all in a more private setting than the old delighted that they have a new new, state-of-the-art equipment and the outdoor pool. We look forward to being able state-of-the-art place in which pupils have thoroughly enjoyed using it.

106106 THE BETHANY NETWORK professional actors headshots photographer. During their time in Sixth Form we will secure for every pupil great work experience

and the opportunity to be matched to CAMPUS NEWS / THE BETHANY NETWORK mentors from The Bethany Network. The website features the latest posts from members offering work experience, internships or jobs.

The Bethany Network accompanies Old Bethanians on their onward journey through life via the new social and professional networking website which has been built in the last months and a new events programme in London and Kent. We host the Annual Reunion Dinner, cocktail parties and drinks in Kent and London as well as a Benefactors Dinner for those making larger donations (in excess of

£1000) and leaving Legacies to the School.

The Bethany Network has been built this Recognizing that many people in the last year with a view to friend-raising and area are ‘a little bit Bethany’ we have seen fundraising. Louise Dean was appointed local businesses, restaurants and shops in September 2015 to build our wider and more join up and offer meaningful community and The Bethany Network is discounts to card-carrying members of The now 3700 members strong. Bethany Network. The brand new website – thebethanynetwork.com – is the place to With the rallying cry ‘Let’s Be Bethany’ it see what discounts members enjoy, find old incorporates alumni, parents, Sixth Formers, friends, make new and keep up with news corporate sponsors, philanthropically- and events. minded professional persons and local business friends and neighbours. The purpose of The Bethany Network is to fire our ‘Bethanians’ into the world better Launched in the 150th Year, The Bethany equipped than others not only thanks to Network has taken the opportunity of the the confidence they have gained at School year’s special events to reunite old friends but via a bespoke work experience and and gather new ones to celebrate 150 careers programme. Pupils become Bethany years of the School’s charitable purpose Network members when they enter Sixth in the provision of education, and its Form and are inducted from the first day particularly warm and affectionate approach into the ‘Let’s Be Ready’ programme which to education. There is most definitely a creates a new more professional persona ‘Bethany’ way of doing things, and it’s to better represent them online and in humorous, generous and unpretentious. person. It begins with headshots taken by a 107 SPORTSPRIZES & HOUSE & AWARDS AWARDS

THE JJ KENDON PRIZE FOR THE SAMUEL KENDON PRIZE THE JUNIOR ENGLISH PRIZE EFFORT FOR CRAFT AND DESIGN Jeremy Daubeny Year 7 Lloyd Roberts Adam Taylor Feakin THE HUNTER ESSAY PRIZE Year 8 Ashley Rogers THE BREACH PRIZE FOR Alexander Hill INNOVATION Year 9 Kipp Popert THE ADLER C.A.R.E. PRIZE Jonathan Mak Jeremy Daubeny

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