No: 1268 w w w.yar m school .or g | 26th Mar ch 2021 Headmaster's Welcome If there is a theme in this newsletter, full to the brim as it is with descriptions of opportunities seized by the pupils, then it seems to me that the theme is enrichment. Having tried to give a summary of the term's highlights in my assembly yesterday, I was struck again by how much has been going on in the busy lives of our pupils, and it is a real pleasure to reflect on that in the newsletter once again. Examples of this include the news of our being (re-)awarded the Green Flag - well done to all involved. We read about engagement in a national History conference, virtual reality theatre, success in physics olympiads, opportunities to engage in careers, book reviews, concerts, advice from and engagement with former pupils, progress through the DofE scheme and the culmination of this year's Yarm Apprentice. In the absence of visiting speakers giving lectures that offer another avenue to enrich the lives of our pupils, some departments have coordinated video conference meetings with external speakers and we continue to be grateful for the ongoing contributions of our former pupils. We know that pupils have shown motivation and independence in their work during lockdown, and we want to harness the momentum they have built up. Mr Williams has coordinated a new Enrichment Hub site, with each department selecting resources that will entice the pupils to explore the subject in more depth, or to recognise the real-world application and relevance of a particular subject. Given the fascinating range of talks, films and resources collated in one place, I recommend this site to anyone! Details below. The resumption of House Competition in rugby, hockey and netball has been great to see and hear, and the Games Department give a detailed report on progress to this point. Well done to all pupils for representing their House and competing so enthusiastically. On a sporting theme, we have just had confirmation that two former pupils have been selected to compete for Oxford and Cambridge respectively in the women's Boat Race this year - we wish Katie and Sarah the best of luck. I wish all families a restful and productive Easter holiday, and thank my colleagues and congratulate the pupils once again for their efforts this term. Dr Huw Williams

5 Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards charging infrastructure on-site. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to us achieving our Fifth Eco-Schools Green Flag, it will be displayed around the School alongside the other four previously earned Green Flag Awards. Mrs G Leary

Enrichment Hub Last week saw the launch of the brand new Yarm School Enrichment Hub. This has been created in lieu of the I am delighted to announce that the Senior School has been annual lecture series that unfortunately was not able to awarded its Fifth Eco-Schools Green Flag Award! The take place this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. It is an assessment of our application was a little different this year online repository of talks, lectures, and podcasts that go (due to Covid-19 restrictions), with Eco-Schools assessing beyond the curriculum. There is a wealth of curated our work virtually and the process therefore being more material specially chosen for each subject and an archive rigorous and requiring robust evidence of the School's of many Monday assemblies that have been enjoyed over green credentials. I am tremendously grateful to all the the past few months. teachers, Eco-reps and indeed other pupils and staff Interested in Maths? Enjoy a performance of involved in pulling together and presenting all the evidence "Mathemagic", and learn how it's done. Interested in required, these also include the Estates Department and the Chemistry? Learn how chemistry powers your catering team. Eco-Schools were impressed with our smartphone. These represent just some of the 80+ efforts, particularly in Textiles, Art and in the offerings available that will be updated termly, so you're Eco-Competition at the start of the School year. sure to find something new and exciting with which to The School prides itself on being a zero to landfill engage. You can visit the site here or via the 'Enrichment establishment as all of the waste we generate is recycled in & Activities' page on the school website. a variety of ways. Our green initiatives include sending all of the School's food waste to a processing plant to decompose, Our ninth mini Scholars' Concert features outstanding disposing of old fluorescent light tubes and computers and musical performances from Robert on the piano, Patrick recycling various components and plans for an electric car on the harp and Harvey on the piano. Watch it here. Pupils Take Gold in British Physics Olympiad The Winner Takes It All The Physics Department entered some of the most able Following the fourth and final task of Yarm Apprentice physicists from Lower Sixth and Fifth Year into the Senior 2021 which asked students to propose and detail the plans and Intermediate British Physics Olympiads. Pupils and for an event which Yarm School could hold in the summer students sat the challenge online, tackling 40 questions of 2022 as a collective feel-good for all members of the which increased in difficulty and all Yarm School entries school community past and present, this week saw the final achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze awards! session of Yarm Apprentice 2021. The Senior Challenge (Lower Sixth) attracted entries from The final task demanded the teams to think about event 380 schools from the UK and around the world with over themes, costing, guests, the British weather and much 5000 students taking part. Rebecca Keetley and Abhinav more. They had to justify their plans and reference relevant Ramisetty both placed in the top 15% of all entrants and research throughout in an attempt to convince Lord Sugar achieved Gold Awards. that their proposal was the best. Maddy and Emma pitched 200 schools and around 5,000 pupils from the UK and first with their Yarm Summer Games idea, complete with around the world took part in the Intermediate Challenge. mocked-up medals and tickets, followed by Abhinav and Mohammed Mohammed and Shrish Nair both achieved Gautam who pitched an Around the World Summer Fair. It Gold Awards having placed in the top 18% of all entrants. was up to Lord Sugar (Mrs Heward) to decide which of Congratulations to all who participated. these innovative and exciting ideas would come out on top Mr I Burns and after much deliberation, Maddy's team was declared victorious. Abhinav brought Owen and Finlay back into the boardroom for some tense discussions as they battled to stay in the Book Review competition. Finlay was fired. Bonus points were awarded Invisibe Women: Exposing Data to Maddy as PM and peer points were given to Maddy and Bias In A World Designed For Men - Olivia for outstanding contribution. Caroline Criado-Perez This week, the eighteen students who began the process Due to the recent events based around back in September reconvened for one final time to the tragic death of Sarah Everard, I conclude the competition, all whilst enjoying cookies and have found that, in order to try and hot chocolate as a reward for their endeavours. However, help the issues facing women today, they had one final challenge: to independently vote for the the importance of educating and outstanding contributors across all of the tasks. They also informing ourselves about these evaluated the whole YA Competition to assist the planning problems cannot be overlooked. In of YA 2022! light of this, reading this book has I am delighted to announce that, after four tasks, five Lord been incredibly enlightening. In her Sugars and a period of remote meetings, Maddy Jackson is writing, Criado-Perez reveals the realities of women living the winner of Yarm Apprentice 2021! in a world built largely for and by men, and in doing so Here's what some of her peers had to writes of the sometimes detrimental effects this can have say... on the female half of the population. "Always open to listen to everyone's The book is split into six sections: Daily Life, The suggestions and gave everyone roles so Workplace, Design, Going to the Doctor, Public Life and they weren't left out." When it Goes Wrong. Each of these sections offer "Split tasks to suit people's skills and multitudes of examples of everyday objects or routines that was good at delegating roles." have gender biases built in them. This ranges from reasons "Devoted to every task." why there is a lack of women representation in school Abhinav Ramisetty was a close curriculums, to why the queues for women?s toilets are runner-up with peers commenting "he had an outside of considerably larger than those for men, to why women are the box way of thinking" and was "always willing to take on 47% more likely to be seriously injured in a car accident. I more jobs and help others." found how gender data gaps can affect women?s health, We also gave out Peer-Awarded Prizes (from across all safety and freedom to be especially interesting. tasks): The book begins with a quote from Simone de Beauvoir - - Best Leader - Maddy the author of the groundbreaking 1949 feminist book ?The - Best Team Player - Abhinav Second Sex?, and it is clear to see how Criado-Perez?s - Best Creative Spirit - Abhinav argument bases around this idea of women being excluded, I must thank Mr Menzies for his assistance once again with women being anomalous to ?one size fits all?, women being YA and for being a superb Claude, Sodexo for providing the ?second?. treats, the fabulous Lord Sugars, AKA Miss Henderson, Mr Criado-Perez argues her case by presenting the reader with Newman, Mr Alexander, Mrs Heward and Mr Boddy, and of objective evidence and data, as opposed to just opinions. course, the amazing Lower Sixth competitors for making YA The book is packed with insight, facts, and case studies so enjoyable and worthwhile! I'm already thinking of ideas from all around the world, making it such an interesting for YA 2022... read. I found myself constantly nodding along in agreement Miss C E Rhodes or shaking my head in disbelief! NEWS | Yarm School Newsletter - 26th March 2/ 3

I would highly recommend this book to everyone, extraordinary record of achievement both militarily and regardless of gender, as it unapologetically calls out the politically, winning the English Civil War and invoking trends of unfairness and bias against women throughout fundamental change by having Charles I executed. Morrill history and in our day-to-day lives. It was an incredibly touched on the 1649 Drogheda massacre in Ireland powerful, eye-opening and important read, and serves as highlighting the cold blooded nature of this event but inspiration to fight back against these biases. suggesting that Cromwell felt that being brutal at Drogheda Emily Carter would prevent further bloodshed down the line. Ultimately Lower Sixth Politics student Morrill acknowledged that Cromwell?s time in power as Lord Protector was a troubled period in which Cromwell ultimately failed in achieving his aims. Overall a fascinating deep dive into the Stuart and Republic Lower Sixth History era in England. Thank you to the Lower Sixth for attending and their interest. Conference Mr T Taylor On the afternoon of Friday, 19th March, History students from the Lower Sixth gathered in the Friarage Lecture Theatre to participate in the third Blackwell?s A Level Reach For The Stars History Conference hosted remotely by Magdalen College School. The conference was attended by sixteen different This week we were delighted to welcome back Former schools from around the country. Pupil Leena Mohammed (Class of 2018) for a Remote Professor Kenneth Fincham spoke first and gave his Working Lunch. opinion on the reign of James I 1603-1625. James I had Leena began by sharing advice on how to revise and secure come to the throne following a high grade at A Level before offering an overview of her the death of Elizabeth I in three years at Lancaster University studying International 1603. James was Elizabeth?s Management. She discussed the merits of her degree cousin and was himself (which Lancaster are now offering as a four year course, already James VI of Scotland. incorporating a year abroad) and offered the students Fincham gave us an interesting guidance based on her own experiences, relating to insight into James? failed internships and other opportunities she has pursued whilst attempt to form a legal union studying. between England and Leena has recently secured a graduate position for Scotland. Highlighting the fact that many in the English September and will be working for BAE Applied nobility felt threatened by such a union under a Scottish Intelligence as a Business Analyst, and she explained how King and many in Scotland were still inclined toward the and why she had made the decision to pursue a career in ?auld alliance? with France. Fincham also introduced to us consultancy. lesser known characteristics of James I, such as his We are very grateful to Leena for taking the time from her probable bisexuality and his inability to control the studies to advise our Sixth Formers and we wish her every Scottish Presbyterian Church. success in her finals in June. We look forward to inviting her We then heard from Professor Richard Cust on Charles I back into school next year when she has commenced her 1625-1649, his reign and how far he was responsible for new and exciting role! the Civil War which led to his Miss C E Rhodes execution in 1649. Cust talked us through Charles? leadership style and how Parliament felt RSC's Streamed Production of that his refusal to consult them on key governmental 'Dream' issues, particularly with relation to ship money, was likely one of the central causes of the Civil War; along with the fact that Charles was surrounded by ?evil councillors?. Cust downplayed how far Charles? reign could be seen as tyrannical instead suggesting it was rather ill judged. Finally we heard from Professor John Morrill on Oliver Cromwell who remains a controversial For the past few weeks, 2.1 have been studying figure in English History. A common man, Shakespeare's production of ?A Midsummer Night's Dream?. a courageous warrior, King slayer, and To further our knowledge of the fictional world of the play, finally tyrant and orchestrator of we watched an adapted live performance that made use of massacre. Morrill highlighted to us virtual reality to deliver an immersive, intriguing Cromwell?s deep relationship with God production that widened the fields of common theatre and and how Cromwell felt he was being captured the essence of the play. used by God for great purpose. Morrill The class had varying views regarding the performance. recognised that Cromwell had an Some thought that it was the future for theatre, using Last Chance to Register: graphics and rendering engines to transport the audience Career Cluster Event in Law into a whole new world. As the technology develops, the The Tuesday after we return from the Easter holidays producers believe that we may be able to deliver a (20th April) we will be hosting the latest in our series of performance previously unimaginable: a tangent from Career Cluster events. Primarily designed for pupils in conventional theatre. 4D theatre that might challenge the Fourth Year to Upper Sixth, along with their parents, this boundaries of the real and digital world. However, other event will present a dozen external professionals working members of our class, although appreciating greatly the in and around the legal profession. amazing graphics, technology, effort and inventiveness of You can view this event remotely from the comfort of your the play, recognised certain limitations. They felt that not home by registering via the link below. The early evening using facial expressions due to the actors wearing VR event will host a diverse range of professionals, from a headsets hindered the audience?s insight into the solicitor working in employment law, a barrister working personality of the characters; furthermore, using VR limits as a Senior Crown Prosecutor, a commercial lawyer their capabilities during performance. Equally, since the working in Mergers and Acquisitions based in the Gulf, performance was experimental, it revolved around alongside recently qualified graduates and a couple of exploring the universe of the play and so possessed no current law undergraduates. It will be a great opportunity concrete plot, which many found to be inadequate. for you to present them with your questions and will be as useful for those younger pupils who are simply curious about the opportunities in the profession, through to those members of the U6 firmly intent on pursuing a legal career. Register in advance for this webinar . After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Mr S Edwards

Uniform Shop Update We are pleased to announce that we are strengthening our Following a Q&A discussion with the actors and production, relationship with one of our longest standing uniform one question we considered as a class was whether suppliers Perry (manufacturers of our blazers, kilts and Shakespeare himself would have approved of the play. summer dresses). Perry will be taking over the supply of all Again, the class was divided. Some believed that the nature our uniform during the Easter holidays and will access the of the production helped to convey meaning to same suppliers of sports kit, shirts, blouses, trousers etc. as Shakespeare?s words and communicate the messages that we currently use. Perry has an excellent website with free he aimed to capture in a play that explores gender, class, deliveries and returns and their dedicated Yarm School relationships and the power of magic. However, others felt page will go live on Friday, 9th April. A separate email he would not have approved since it robs away the communication will be sent to all parents next week clearly authenticity and originality of traditional theatre. The explaining the ordering process. Dream production made use of the gaming gear well, In order to facilitate the move to Perry we will remove the although it may have been better to try and render Puck existing order form from the school website and the more clearly as it would have been a more immersive play. Uniform Shop will close for the first week of the Easter In conclusion, we believe that the future of theatre might holidays (w/ c 29th March) while stock is being transferred. well be an amalgamation of gaming technology such as VR The Uniform Shop will reopen on Tuesday, 6th April as a to offer a realistic and detailed experience combined with showroom only. The showroom will hold samples of the traditional theatre to help to deliver an expressive and uniform to enable parents to book an appointment with natural performance. their child for fittings if required, however all orders will Ajay Selvan and Matthew Leggett need to be placed and paid for via the online ordering process. Please note that the showroom will remain open for pre-arranged appointments and outstanding click and collect only. Keep Up to Date on Social Media The opening times of the showroom over the Easter Holidays are: yarmschool - W/ C 29th March - Closed - W/ C 5th April - Tuesday, Wednesday 1pm - 5pm yarmschool - W/ C 12th April - Normal Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm, - 5pm If you have any questions please contact Lesley or Jane in @yarmschool the showroom on 01642 792588 or via [email protected] NEWS | Yarm School Newsletter - 26th March 4/ 5

FAME After Yarm presence. Additionally, I am a Team Lead for the Wiser Academy where I play an integral part in representing and (Finance, Accounting, Management and Economics) helping big brands including L?Oréal, Fidelity International, This week Miss Rhodes spoke to Leena Evercore, and Marshall Wace attract graduates. My role Mohammed (Class of 2018) who is now involves managing a team of ambassadors at my University, in her third year studying International as well as promoting, headhunting, setting up events and Management at Lancaster University. giving feedback on the current student climate. I have What A Levels did you study at Yarm? really enjoyed working for a recruitment company and I am Business (my favourite), Government and currently considering this as a long-term career option. At Politics and Biology. People were often the moment, I?m in the midst of graduate applications to surprised by the variety of my A Levels as secure a job for when I graduate in July, I?ve considered it was a very unusual and wide mix but I multiple options but currently I am leaning towards sales, think for me, it was crucial to just simply project management or general management graduate take subjects that I loved in order to do trainee programmes in both the FMCG sector and public well. I absolutely loved studying my A Levels at Yarm; I sector. For one example, I?m currently in one of the final really committed myself to achieving good grades to prove stages of the application process for the NHS Management to myself that I could do well. Grad Scheme. I will definitely keep Miss Rhodes updated on What extracurricular activities did you do at Yarm? where I end up in July. Upon reflect, I wasn't involved in as many extracurricular Are you pleased you pursued a Business path? activities as I would have liked. I was always very focused on Most definitely, I?ve had so many experiences in my degree the academic side of things and I think I probably passed up to work directly with companies/ clients/ entrepreneurs some amazing extracurricular opportunities available to me and I?ve loved doing business as I didn?t narrow my career at Yarm. I did however do DofE and in Sixth Form I was part path too early. The beauty of studying such a broad subject of the Politics Society where I regularly attended weekly is that you don?t close any doors and now there are so talks. I also attended Miss Rhodes? working lunches, this many different career paths and options I could take! I was definitely worthwhile. Attending talks to increase your absolutely loved studying A Level and IGCSE Business and wider knowledge, career opportunities and your network is that passion definitely never left while studying my degree. something to definitely consider. Would you recommend your Uni? Course? to our Additionally, I did an EPQ which I loved doing throughout students? Sixth Form and it most definitely helped that I?d had I couldn?t recommend Lancaster University enough - I have exposure to academic writing and referencing when it came loved every second of my time here! Just bear in mind for to university. those that prefer the hustle and bustle and the city life, What have you done since leaving Yarm? Lancaster is a rather peaceful town (it?s quite similar to After Yarm I went to Lancaster University to study Durham)... I would definitely recommend visiting the area International Management. In my first year I specialised in if you do apply. The university, its facilities and its rankings Accounting and Finance, in my second year I specialised in are very impressive and I think it?s an incredible place to Management Consultancy and currently I am taking further your education at. Regarding my course, I can modules in Strategic Management, Business Ethics, Global choose a lot of my modules so I think if you?re interested in HRM and Digital Marketing. business, it's actually very good to look at different courses During my first year at university I was an academic within the ?Management school? or ?Management representative which involved regularly communicating any department? of your university of choice and see which one problems with the course, raised by fellow students, with suits you the most. I?ve taken modules in marketing, in relevant members of staff. This was an incredible consultancy, in project management, in accounting and in opportunity so I would say definitely put yourself out there International HRM, and loads more. From that you can see for roles such as that when you go into first year. I took on that there?s a lot of room to almost tailor the degree to your further roles in the following years, including College preferences which I think is good. Representative (Lancaster is a collegiate uni) and Lancaster Where do you see yourself in 10 years? time? University Management School Student Ambassador. It?s I definitely see myself within a managerial position, and really important to get your face and name known as hopefully I will be working worldwide, the dream for me is universities are obviously a lot bigger than Sixth Form and to work for an MNC and be able to travel for work but base you really need to stand out so that further down the line myself in the UK. At some point along the line I?d definitely you?ve developed a strong network. Currently, within my want to try and work in Management Consultancy as a final year I (virtually) mentor and coach disadvantaged first career, but I want to do that further in the future. year students which I am absolutely loving. Are there any words of wisdom you would like to offer Alongside studying for my degree and completing my to your 16/ 17/ 18-year-old self or our existing university roles, this year I have taken on two part-time students? positions within two different companies. I work for a My biggest advice would be to always say yes to start-up called Magknit which is a collaborative opportunities that come your way, definitely make the student-based app platform. As it is a start-up there is an most of your university experience and take initiatives to entrepreneurial spirit and I feel like I have been able to help stand out. Additionally, while you are young try to become shape the company?s identity while working in a tight-knit the best version of yourself, establish a routine, enroll on team. My role is an Account Supervisor within the online courses, apply to those summer internships/ communications team which includes working with part-time jobs and invest in a hobby that will help you to external entities to help increase our awareness and brand wholeheartedly into wonderful and diverse activities to strengthen their own characters and healthy mindset; yet are also giving their time so generously to others in their manage your stress outside of work/ university. I also think communities. Ideas such as learning British Sign Language, it?s really important (although cliché sounding) to find your making cards and being a regular ?penpal? to other children purpose. Although it takes time, you definitely undertake in hospital, developing netball skills, cypher-coding and self-development at university, whether consciously or not, creating musical videos to share with elderly relatives are and I think this is a crucial time to become more self-aware just some of the incredible challenges our youngsters are of your strengths, weaknesses and areas of interest. I think pursuing. Teaching grandparents how to use social media going into a career or a degree or a job of any kind, you has been a real and exciting challenge to one individual need to be passionate about what you are doing and this (strength of character and humour tested!) and yet more comes from finding your purpose. other challenges are in the pipeline for newcomers to the On a more professional/ academic note, I would say to still scheme. take first year work seriously. Although it doesn?t usually With the Gold sections requiring longer periods of time to count towards your final degree classification it definitely complete, this is a timely reminder for our Sixth Formers to helps to establish a good working routine and you should use a little time during the Easter break to upload evidence stay organised. You often find those people that fall behind and look to setting their own personal deadlines to in first year tend to carry this on into second and third year. complete sections soon. It is definitely a lot easier to fall behind at university than it Good luck to all and so good to see the great achievements is at Sixth Form/ school as the work is very independent, so overall! it helps to be aware of this going in. My biggest piece of Mrs J L Guest advice, early career wise, is to apply to spring insight weeks and summer internships through first year and second year - this will help so much when it comes to applying to graduate jobs/ placement years later down the line. Yarm School Fantasy Rugby Thank you so much to Leena for sharing her words of wisdom, we are delighted to hear her fondly recall her years Results at Yarm and to know that we have instilled a passion for her Here is the final top ten for the Six Nations Fantasy League! subject. We wish her success in her finals and job seeking, Well done to all those who took part - keep an eye out for and hope to welcome her back in the not too distant future. prizes sorted out by Mr Webb. Miss C E Rhodes Jamie Pender (1st XV Captain) DofE Update Yet again we bring news of the wonderful achievements our pupils and older students have accomplished through their endeavours with their Duke of Edinburgh?s Award Scheme. A number of our Fifth Years have completed sections of their Bronze Award and have persevered with their chosen activities over many months. Shaan Madhu Kumar has pursued computing achievements to complete his Skills section. Melissa Oliver has continued with her running exploits and has been an influence upon younger runners through her squad?s volunteering scheme and has also provided evidence for her cookery skills. Likewise Josh McGeary has added musical repertoires to his skills section to complete his final section of his Award. Anna Heward has pursued horse-riding for her Physical section with great success and it is a pleasure to celebrate Josh, Melissa and Anna?s successful completion of their Bronze Certificate of Achievement. Our Fourth Years have embraced the opportunity to finish sections of their Bronze Award: Hermia Johnson has improved upon her guitar skills; Beth Newson and Emma Rubal-Garcia have each regularly brought samples of their wonderful baking skills to their assessor to complete their Skills sections. Emma has invested time too into dance training for her Physical section. Daniel Boyce has been assisting with the training of a therapy dog to aid in his local community. There is an air of positivity around the Third Years too with 77 new participants now enrolled for their Bronze Award. Between them, they have thrown themselves NEWS | Yarm School Newsletter - 26th March 6/ 7

End of Term Games Reports It has been great to see pupils back playing sport and the huge numbers attending school practices reinforces to all concerned the importance and need for school sport. Unfortunately, Covid-19 restrictions continue to disrupt inter-school fixtures and so we have therefore finished the term with a series of inter-house competitions. Rugby It has been brilliant to see the way the boys have reengaged with rugby; as if they had never been away! The attendance at training sessions has been very impressive and this has The Third Year Competition also had a favorite going in: been matched by enthusiasm, effort, enjoyment and great two year winners Bede. The competition was tight with all skill. All players continue to love the sport and make real teams getting wins, however teams emerged as the front improvements. This carried on through into a fantastic week runners going into the last round of games with Bede on 20 of House Ready4Rugby Competition last week, where ALL and Cuthbert on 18. Bede needed just two draws to retain boys in First - Fourth year took part in representing their their title. The last two games saw Bede and Cuthbert A respective houses. The rugby on show was a delight to teams draw 0-0 but the Cuthbert All Stars beat Bede All watch and so to the spirit in which it was played. Stars 1-0 . Cuthbert took the title for the first time in their All age group tournaments were tightly contested across A Yarm School careers. and B teams, with many games decided by a single try. Boys The Second Year Competition finished with the All Star managed to rein in their desire for contact and the Fourth competition Aidan, Bede, Oswald and Cuthbert and A Team Years kicked off a week of excellent rugby at Green lane in competition finishing Cuthbert, Oswald, Aidan and Bede. which every age group went down to the final round of This left the overall results of Cuthbert, Oswald, Aidan and matches! Throughout the week the A and B team results Bede when all points and goal differences were taken into mirrored each other; Oswald's Third and Fourth Years just account. edged out Aidan to the title, whilst it was Oswald's First Years that were edged out by the winners, Bede. Bede's Second Years were also triumphant, with Cuthbert narrowly missing out. Well done to all for a superb week of rugby.

First Year House Hockey proved to be a goal fest with over 30 goals scored overall, particularly from Bede's Eva and Tilly. Bede won the tournament overall and now have the task of trying to defend it against a very motivated Cuthbert, Aidan and Oswald team next year! Well done to all on a great week of hockey!

Girls' Hockey The level of hockey shown during our House Hockey Competitions has been excellent. The week started with our Fourth Year Competition and a very confident Cuthbert team who have been reigning champions for the last three years. The tournament started with both Cuthbert and Oswald getting wins from their first their games where Abi Boys' Hockey made a couple of lovely saves for Oswald and India netted Hockey continues to go from strength to strength and the some worldly goals for Cuthbert, this left it all down to the skill level on display in all competitions has been excellent. final match Cuthbert Vs Oswald. The game was tight with In the First Year Tournament, Bede got their tactics right as both teams battling hard to create chances but neither team Mustafa El-Sherif and Max Hassani-Millington formed a could break the tie so it all came down to goal difference. solid base at the back, allowing Paddy Key to dominate up For the first time, Oswald took the championship and gained front and score seven goals across the tournament. Bede bragging rights for Fourth year. maintained this success in the Second Year Tournament as out for revenge in the Fourth Year Competition after losing House Hockey last week. They battled hard and took the Jake Leader produced a rocket-like finish short corner with win over a strong Aidan team performance. the final touch of the tournament to take the title. The Third Year Competition was similar to the Fourth year with Bede desperate for the netball title after last week's hockey performance. Aidan were the dark horse of the competition and with some star performances from Pearl, Annabel and Elise, they leapfrogged Cuthbert to second place. However, there was no stopping a great team performance from Bede who came out on top with some outstanding netball from Harriet, Eve, Estelle, Izzie, Lexie and Rhianna. Plenty of netball is still to be played with the Second and First Year Competitions still to come but so far, we have been blown away by the level of netball on show. Well done Many of our Third Year hockey players are from one of two ladies. houses which made for a one-sided affair for this cohort. Cuthbert and Bede battled it out for third place, with Bede walking away victorious, whilst Oswald won the clash of the titans with the help of Ibraheem Rauf starring as keeper to thwart the Aidan attack, ending in a 2-1 win.

Here are the current standings for Inter-House Sport across all sports and year groups:

The Fourth Years finished with a three way split as Aidan, Cuthbert and Oswald finished on two wins each. However, Cuthbert finished as champions on the basis that they scored more goals than everyone else, including a 6-1 We look forward to next term as more Inter-House demolition of Bede. Competitions are scheduled for cricket, tennis and athletics. The Upper and Lower Sixth completed a mixed Inter-House Well-done to everyone who has played their part for their Competition of sorts as a number of skill challenges House - this commitment to get involved and compete to contributed to an overall score. The Lower Sixth leadership the best of your ability is part of what makes Yarm such a changed with the final challenge of the tournament as a special school! Louis Robinson inspired comeback led to Oswald taking maximum points. Oswald were equally successful in the Upper Sixth Competition as a result of the efforts of Alex Greenaway, Olivia Barber and Harry Walters. Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race

Netball Tune in to the Oxford vs House netball is always a highlight of the sporting calendar Cambridge Boat Race on with all teams thoroughly enjoying the sport. We kicked off Sunday, 4th April to see two of the week with the Fifth Year Competition where a strong our former pupils go Oswald team beat all comers to take the win. Cuthbert were head-to-head in the women's event. Katie Anderson (Oxford) and Sarah Portsmouth (Cambridge) were keen rowers throughout their time here at Yarm and even competed together in a coxless pair at the GB Junior Rowing Trials. We wish them both the best of luck!