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Sunday tabloid , let’s call it "The World of Essential Information Athe News once boasted that "all human life is here". Well maybe... Whether a School magazine can boast the same is open to question House Reports but at least within these pages there should be a flavour of what has happened during the past The Caffinites 4 year. School House 5 Picture and words cannot hope to capture Poole House 7 everything. The House Singing Competition, MacLeod 9 held for the second time at the Sage Concert Pimlico House 11 Hall, was a magical evening. An O.D. becomes the new Headmaster. An UR pupil scores his first century on the Playground. A young soprano with a golden voice sings her fist solo Speech Day at the Rememberance Service. And so on, and Speech Day Prizes 12 so on. Headmaster’s Report 14 Every single day of the year can be a treasured memory for some individual, whether it be gaining an A* in an exam, a word of praise from a teacher, or even finishing a cross country run. Chaplaincy News 19

One young man was in atrocious pain with a Music 21 badly injured foot. He came last in the Dunelm Run but he was cheered to the rooftops by every single member of his House when he managed Drama 25 to limp unaided over the finishing line. Geography Field studies Simply old fashioned? Simply Tom Brown's Schooldays? No. Simply marvellous. Warkworth 30 31 As was the perception of a year 7 pupil when Arran writing about Charles Dickens..... Barcelona 32 Iceland 33 "He wrote the book to raise awareness of the Italy 36 terrible plight of children in the eighteen hundreds and to teach people to give rather then Sport to get. but two centuries later, ironically all it Girls 38 has done is make Ebenezer Scrooge famous as the Miser. People today associate money with Swimming/Waterpoio 51/52 happiness but I think that Dickens still gives a Athletics 52 valuable insight into human nature. I just wish Rugby 63 a few ghosts would visit Alastair Darling Cricket 74 sometime.." Boat Club 80 There are gems like that all over the place. Behind the faces of all the teams and group CCF photographs there are wonderful, surprising unique individuals. Something that Durham Army Section 86 School is very proud of. Please read on. Royal Navy Section 88 RAF Section 89 But before you do please make note that our thanks are due to Mr Colin Looker, for all his hard work in the printing room. News from the Common Room 91

Hugh Dias. Memory Lane 92

OD Society 93 Essentia] Information 2.008 - 2.009

Headmaster Part Time Teaching Staff E M George, BA (Manchester), PGCE; Mrs G Connor. BEd (CNNA) PE, Games & Geography Headmaster from April 2009 M B Fishwick Professional Cricket Coach R Gibbon, BSc (Sheffield); CertEd Examinations Officer Deputy Headmaster A Gouge, BA; PGCE Economics & Business Studies D R Best, BA (Belfast) PGCE Head of History Miss J M Linthwaite, BA (Newcastle); English as a Second Language MPhil; MEd; DipESL Director of Development and Services Ms. E J Ross. BA (Durham) Head of Learning Support Mr G Simpson M O Stephens, BA; Cert Ed, Learning Support M ColIT, PGC in SpLD Deputy Head (Pastoral) D P Singleton Rowing Mrs F M Parker, BEd (Oxon); Modern Languages Mrs S Sweeting Netball

Deputy Head (Curriculum) Pastoral Staff D W Goodhew, MA (Oxon), PGCE, Classics Miss H Wood Poole House (Resident) Mrs J Haley Pimlico House Director of Marketing Mrs J Gorton RGN - Nurse R Thomas, MA (St Andrews) Mrs A Dutton RGN - Nurse Mrs Sue Mitchell RGN - Nurse

Chaplain Estates Staff Mrs A de Lange, BA (Exeter), MA (Sheffield) B M Hunter Estates Manager P R Atkinson School Marshall/SSI Academic Staff DB Aitken BSc, (Edinburgh); PGCE Chemistry Administrative Staff M P Alderson, BA, MA (Durham); PGCE Modern Languages Mrs S Spence Headmaster's Secretary (Housemaster of School House) Mrs AM Wides School Secretary M C T Baldwin, BA (Kent); PGCE Head o f Art and DT Mrs N McCann Marketing Secretary M Bedworth, BA (York) Physical Education Mrs R Gardner Finance Office M F Burke, BSc Biology Mrs R Hetherington-Seymour Finance Office Miss F Burnie, BSc (UCL) Mathematics Ms K Hunt Finance Office Miss J M Bums, BA (Durham) Modern Languges Mrs J Mason Librarian (Housemistress of Pimlico) M J Bushnell, BSc (Swansea) Head of Economics & Technical Staff (Housemaster of Poole House) Business Studies C Looker Print Manager I J Campbell, BEng (Bangor); PGCE Physics Ms L Bailey Laboratory Technician M J Clayton, BA, Sunderland; PGCE Design Technology J Hind Laboratory Technician J Curry, BSc, MA (Durham) Head o f Physics & Careers S Donaldson Laboratory Technician T A Davies BA (Newcastle); PGCE Head o f Classics HS Dias. BA (Ulster); PGCE English Mrs K E Dougall, BA, QTS (Warwick) Girls ’ Games and Geography R Duff BEd (NCE Aberdeen) Assistant Director o f Music Mrs C L Eccleston. BA (Sunderland) Modern Languges Governing Body C S Fordyce, BSc (Herriot Watt) PGCE Mathematics Mr Alasdair MacConachie, OBE, DL, FRS A(Chainnan) M A Gardner, BSc MA (Dunelm) IT. IT Systems Manager Mr F Nicholson (Vice Chairman) P C Gerrard, BEd (Leeds Met.Camegie) Director o f Physical Education Mr S B Anderson G Hallam, BSc (Leeds) Mathematics M r P S Bell (Housemaster of Caffinites) Canon S Cherry Mrs E L P Hewitt, BA (London), MA (OU) History Miss G Kerr R N Hewitt, BEd (Durham) Geography Mr R H Langdon Miss L J Hind, MA (Cantab); PGCE Modern Languages Mr D W Wefsh Miss V A Holmes, BA (Northumbria), PGCE Economics & Business Studies Mrs H G Weston J G James, BSc (Wales); PGCE PE and Games KS Jones, BSc, PGCE (Dunelm) Head of Chemistry Mrs R Kelly, BA, (Dunelm); PGCE History Mrs S Kerridge, BSc (Dunelm); BA; PGCE Mathematics & ICT Head of the School Monitors S J M Kime, BA, PGCE, FRSA (Aberystwyth) Head ofEMD David Quinn B Mason BEd (de Montfort) Director o f Sport School R A Muttitt, BMus (HullhARCO, FRSAS Director o f Music Head of School House Henry Cockburn Mrs M F Proud. MA (Durham) Head o f Religious Studies Toby Bain Jonny Parker J C Renshaw, BA (Durham); PGCE Head o f Geography O Stacey, BA (Oxon); PGCE Biology Head of Poole House Poole House Mrs F Swan, BA(Durham); PGCE English Myles Green Stuart Woodhouse S Thompson BA (Sunderland);PGCE English Mrs N J Thompson (Leeds) BA;PGCE DT & Art Head of Caffinites Caffinites (Housemistress of MacLeod) George Bryant Jack Hope A R Wallace, BSc (Lancaster); PGCE Chemistry Robert Weston M D Ward, BEd (Sheffield); PGCE Head of ICT Head of Pimlico Mrs K L Wilkinson, BA (Durham); PGCE Modern Languages Becky Heslop Pimlico House Jessica Grahamslaw J Williamson, BA (York) He Rowing, History Head of MacLeod P R Wilson, MA, BA (Cantab); PGCE Head of Mathematics Chloe Deighton MacLeod House D R Woodhead BA (York); PGCE Theatre Studies and Drama Jessica Hannah M Younger. BA (Sunderland); PGCE Art & DT Sam Harrison

Dunelmian 2008-09 I 3 house report his year Caffinites house has competitions of the year saw a strong my fellow Monitors Jack Hope and Tbeen driven on by a genuine showing from Caffinites. The Rob Weston. A big thank you must pride and enthusiasm in all removes cricket competition in June go to all the Tutors within Caffinites, interhouse ventures. The house has was a Caffinites triumph. Our boys the senior tutors Mr Fordyce, Mr enjoyed a number of successes this defeated School House by 8 wickets Kime and Mr James and for the year capitalising on the skills and and Poole House by 7 wickets to removes Mr Campbell and Mr talents of boys from all the year bring the cup home for the house. Wallace. Next year its all change in groups. This success followed a strong Caffinites. On behalf of the boys I showing of the houses sporting welcome Mr Fordyce as our new The house swimming competition prowess with Caffinites becoming House Master and Mr Campbell as was contested with fierce enthusiasm overall winners of the interhouse Assistant House Master. Mr James by all in the house, which resulted in athletics at Maiden Castle. takes over as the Junior House victory for Caffinites in both the Master helping the new Year Sevens removes and senior competitions The ends of the Christmas and and Year Eights settle into the house with the relay teams putting in some summer terms were topped of by two spirit and routines. outstanding performances. hugely enjoyable nights of House I would like to thank all the boys in Caffinites for their The interhouse cross efforts in support of country was as usual the house in all the a hard fought affair activities this year. with particularly The enthusiasm they good runs for Lewis show and their Hall and Brad Pears. remarkable The removes commitment to performed Caffinites and our fantastically well by common goals o f a winning the junior strong and happy end of the house has been competition. Well outstanding this done lads! year.

Perhaps the most Finally our thanks popular and must go to Mr inclusive of the Hallam, House interhouse M aster of the competitions is the Caffinites, who house music leaves after 9 years competition which as our leader. Mr this year for the Hallam combines second time was just the right balance held at the Sage in Suppers and House Barbecues. Both of discipline, guidance and strong Gateshead. The whole of the house were fabulous evenings of friendship within the house gaining took part and after many hours of entertainment and house spirit with the respect of all his boys and hard rehearsals acquitted themselves Brad Seymour excelling himself as a engendering tremendous house spirit. well with a third place. A huge vote stand up comedian. The House BBQ We all wish him, his family and his of thanks must go to Luke Westgate was a memorable send off for the new dog "Caffs", good luck and for his unenviable task of whipping a leavers of the Caffinites which this companionship in his new school. He musically challenged bunch into year included our House Master, Mr leaves The Caffinites House a strong, shape! Graham Hallam. happy and united place.

Caffinites remained unbeaten for the I would like to thank those who have George Bryant UV1 9th consecutive year in house general played a huge role in the life of the knowledge, the team of Rob Weston, house this year. A special mention James Grant, Cal Conroy and must go to all the Caffinites in the Richard Dennis ensured that the upper 6th. The support and friendship tankard remains safely within I have enjoyed throughout the year Caffinite walls. The final two has been wonderful, particularly from

Dunelmian 2008-09 School House house report s M r Jones wished Entertainment Cup, which Agoodbye to the School, in the last few years had and the School wished been sadly rebranded as the goodbye to Mr Kern, a new Did Well but Did not Win era dawned upon the School’s cup thereby rendering our original House. The School participation all the more House boys welcomed a new pointless, victory was felt to Headmaster in Mr. George be in sight. Our but also a new Housemaster performance of “Under The in Mr. Alderson as he stepped Sea” led by Henry into the most prestigious role Cockburn and Fraser in the School. His unique Jackson epitomised this brand of sartorial elegance, new ethos as they graced sharp wit, and general gaiety the stage resplendent in the soon brought its dividends as garb of a king crab, pirate, many of the boys quickly and a shark with a followed suit. The School suggestively placed dorsal House also welcomed Mr fin. The entire audience fell Mason, Mr Clayton and Mr silent as the troupe Stacey this year and they confidently strode onto the were properly initiated into stage; this silence was soon the ways of the House on the overcome by raucous trip to Swaledale, which was applause and laughter by all a tremendous success in those present except, bonding the Upper Sixth. unfortunately, the As always. House adjudicator, his displeasure Suppers was a roaring later apparent in the House success with a spirited rivalry finishing joint last. The between The Caffinites and instrumental was of an The School House visible exceptional standard but during their rendition of again was not placed as Floreat Dunelmia, and all highly as hoped. present commented on how Thankfully, as chance would badly The Caffinites were have it, this did not affect humbled by the Bungite effort. our chances of winning the The showpiece of the Durham competition as it was still School year, the House Music wide open going into the Competition, once again unison song despite the proved to be a spectacular competition being two thirds demonstration not only of the complete with Poole School's musical ability but winning both of these more importantly of the rounds. Another sensational showmanship of The School performance by the entire House. In years past, the House was rewarded with a House has often accepted the joint last placing once fact that it is bereft of any again. Nobody could semblance of musicality and begrudge congratulations to opted for the more important our House for sheer role of entertainers; this year, entertainment, and also to however, fate smiled upon us Poole for exceptional and we managed to unearth musicality but also to boys with musical flair while Pimlico, who, in the still allowing our natural judge’s eyes, won. Well charisma to shine through. A done, Pimlico! previously unknown feeling swept through Bungites: while the traditional goal had always been the much coveted

Dunelmian 2008-09 5 Preparations for the Dunelm Run (The Caffinites) brought a belief that girls handily too. began in earnest as M r Alderson felt the penultimate event of the year. It would seem appropriate to end a higher degree of fitness was House General Knowledge, would with a few highlights from the year: essential to our success and as well bring further success but this was one Jonny Lowden’s failed attempt to as our general well-being; he often trend that was not bucked as we lost hurdle a large pool of mud resulting quipped that he had always been an to the other boys easily but beat the in him disappearing up to his avid bird-watcher, but that he had waistline in a bog; Mr Stacey’s never seen so many blue tits until the newly-discovered status as a card- Spring of 2009. Mr Mason's rousing shark; Liam Groves's 18th birthday speeches were the precursor to the present; the cheering for the very late several practice runs done in the finishers in the Dunelm, and Charlie boys’ free-time, once again showing Conway’s romantic aspirations our unflappable dedication to the resulting in a rendition of the Shaggy cause. The 100% turnout was classic “Mr Bombastic.” indicative of the will to win that was A heightened sense of unity instilled into the boys by Messers within Bungites under Mr. Alderson and Alderson’s Mason. This careful determination guidance has was rewarded set the with a victory in foundations for the Seniors' race what will overall but also hopefully be individually by The School Matthew Hand; House’s rapid nevertheless, we resurgence must also thank within Durham those who School. The earned a solitary long-awaited point as they return of were the bedrock boarding will of this success. surely bring House Water-Polo changes but these will certainly be was won this year in for the better. This leaves a few as comfortable a thanks to be said. On behalf of all fashion as last year members of the House, I would like with Matthew Hand to thank Mr Alderson and wish him and Lewis Robinson the very best in future years; he has acting as the spine of had a dramatic effect on the boys and the team yet again. A The House. This superb year will new competition was surely be the first of many in his introduced in order to tenure, and 1 would like to state the accommodate The pride with which I leave Durham School H ouse’s more School and The School House in diverse sporting particular. We must also thank the talents and expertise in House tutors for their help various pub-related throughout the year, as well as Anne sports, namely House and Denise for their continued efforts Pool. The senior to keep The House in a fit state. I portion of this was look forward to returning in the easily won against a future to see the extent of the strong Poole House revolution that has just begun and team consisting of my only regret is that I could not be a their Head of House, part of it for longer. and James Stansby. T. A. M. Bain, K.S. (UVIth), aided This sustained level of by M. J. R. Owen, K.S. (UVIth) success as well as the absence of Alex Grant

6 Dunelmian 2008-09 Pople House Poole House house report

his year has been a very the event being held in the Sage disappeared home but the boys in significant and exciting year in again. In the months leading up to the Poole made an effort to stick together Poole with change in the air. Best event, there was a genuine buzz in at the house, where we spent time wishes go Mr and Mrs Bushnell and the house as the preparation schedule “musing” on the result for quite some their children as they move out the got busier and busier. On the night time. In my eyes, this represented just house after a fantastic era leading the itself, Poole offered an amazing Part quite how special the spirit is in this house. Good luck also to Mr and Mrs song of “Still the one” and a very house. All the boys deserve praise for Duff as they take over and move in to impressive instrumental section of their efforts in the competition and Poole with their daughter, Talya. “Man in a suitcase meets Sex in the the sacrifices made leading up to the The Christmas term event. Special thanks go seemed to be starved to the members of the of house events but instrumental and Part there was certainly a song sections, but in lot of activity within particular, I would like to the house, with thank Gregg Cathrae, preparations for Robert Sims and of house music course, David Quinn for beginning to take their huge contributions shape behind the to House Music over the scenes. years, well done boys. House Squash was House Cross Country the first house event came around in March. of the year early in The attitude shown by Easter Term. Bradley the house in general was Murphy captained very impressive and as in our team , in which recent years, we had a we won the very high attendance of intermediate section; George City”. Everyone in the house showed boys competing. Before the event, Robinson continued his support of mass enthusiasm as they belted out the house went on group training runs house events as he represented the Katy Perry’s "Hot and Cold". Poole and the sixth form in particular put in intermediate section well. This event house were judged to be the second a lot of work running up to the event, also gave new juniors the chance to best house on the night, a dubious something that paid off in the represent the house for the first time, decision to say the least. The result competition, several of the upper with Alex Oselton and Andrew hadn’t gone the way that the boys sixth improved their position Bartlett both very willing to play for hoped or expected, we still remained dramatically from last year, Robert their house. as a unit, a highlight of the year from Sims is a prime example. House Music is always a big event a personal point of view. Other and this year was no exception with houses (winners included) Poole House Congratulations to Peter Baird who House boys performed particularly players were supported came second in the Dunelm and to well, winning the under 17 section of enthusiastically by the rest of the Adam Smith who won the Swainston, the competition. Thom Wilkinson house; my congratulations go to a section that was one overall by showed his capabilities in the long Andrew Elliott and Robert Sims for Poole House. Well done also to Sam jump as he strived to beat his their contributions to House Cricket, Heron who took part in the Removes personal best having seen off the this year being no exception. This run on his taster day, showing his competition. Tom Kill won the 100 victory rounded off the year really commitment to the house very early metre sprint with what looked like well and created a great atmosphere on. It was great to see such a great ease and our senior relay team of in the house. attitude across the house at all ages. Jordan, Mitchell, Kill and Griffin did We have had a successful year and The early weeks of the Summer Term particularly well. have certainly showed a lot of saw the junior and senior House Unfortunately, there was no senior promise for future years, but it is not Swimming competitions. The house drama again this year but the just the boys who deserve credit for Removes made a very good account younger boys got an opportunity to these achievements. Great house of themselves with nearly all the boys perform in the summer term. The spirit is also shown by our tutor team, competing against the other houses Removes, who were current thanks to Mr Singleton, Mr Burke, who outnumbered them hugely. champions, won their section with Mr Bedworth, Mr Williamson, Mr However, the Poole boys were all “Unman, Wittering and Zigo”. The Duff, Mr Younger and Mr Gardner, willing to do who give up a lot of their best for time for the boys by their house even doing evening duties, if they weren't sacrifices that I believe the most are sometimes taken talented of for granted by the swimmers, boys. A special thank another great you goes to Karl and indication of the Ivy Relph who give up house spirit that massive amounts of this house has. time for the Poole In the senior competition, we put out Shell put on a good show, performing House boys. Ivy often helps Helen a full team for all the events, meaning a script written and directed by two with providing provisions for the a lot of the seniors were taking part at Lower Fifth pupils, Graham Thorpe boys in the evening and Karl comes a very important pre-examination and Jonathan Simpson. Well done to in several nights a week and gives the time for them. Graham and Jonathan who took on a boys the opportunity to play football. In the House Water Polo, I think it is really difficult task showing their A personal thank you to Helen Wood, fair to say that Poole surprised people consistent commitment to the house. our great matron, who is always on by beating Caffinites convincingly Rain seems to like to meddle with call but always seems to be able to but were then beaten by a School House Cricket and this year was no make light of any situation and cheer House team which had nearly all of exception. The Removes boys took the boys up. the school first Water Polo team at its the time to come in on a Sunday for One final thank you goes to Mr disposal. We ended the tournament in their competition. A team that was Bushnell who makes such a big second place. Seniors like Stewart struggling for numbers beat the impact on all Poolites as they pass Kirkley, Daniel Spence and Gavin School house team; Jon Allison through the house, past and present, Dingley deserve credit for their showed that he was a fairly useful and truly makes the house a home for services to aquatic house events, but bowler for someone that isn't boarders with his wise guidance. I the future looks good in the pool with renowned as a cricketer, picking up speak on behalf of the house when I youngsters like Fraser Kirkley and the most impressive figures of the say it has been an absolute honour to Matthew Calvert showing their tournament. In the final, the boys be a member of Poole House and ability in these events. were beaten by Caffinites but the competing knowing that it will be our Our House General team captained boys made a really good account of last opportunity to win things for this by Guy Needham came second in the themselves. In the senior leg, Poole house. There is undoubtedly a annual competition but came captained by Andrew Elliott, showed completely unique House Spirit seriously close, and was definitely their intentions against School House, which I have enjoyed being part of, unlucky on the day. winning well. The rain then delayed something that I am sure will In the heat of exam season, House play until the evening where Poole continue under the guidance of Mr Athletics took place at Maiden played Caffinites. The game was D uff and his team. Castle, with a lot of boys taking part, close; we were over the moon to see including many on study leave Poole eventually win the game and Thank you and Well Done. coming in to compete. The Poole the competition as a whole. The Myles Green

8 MacLeod House house report I started my Head of House duties in term, and 2008, and set us up for a making it possible, and taking the September 2008, anxious, excited great start into the New Year. time to make the evening such a and not expecting this to be the best 2009 has been extremely great success. The rehearsals year of my school career. This year started in earnest early in the has been one of MacLeod’s most academic year because we knew successful years, and I can’t it was a huge event which would thank the girls enough for bring great pressure, and being their enthusiasm and prepared for it would help us commitment to the House. enormously. My sincere thanks As the end of the academic must go to Sinead McKenna year approaches, I can who carried the House through safely say that it will be the competition and gave up so difficult for both me and much of her time to see that the all the girls in MacLeod’s House was triumphant. As it is Upper Sixth to leave every year, the competition was Durham School. fierce but the girls were brave Even though we are a small and committed, and this shone House, the girls have been through in our performances. keen to participate in the Special thanks must go Emily events that have taken place this busy for the girls; one of our main Reader and Sophia Ward for taking year. They have been more than events was the annual House Music the leads in our Part Song, which happy to help with the day-to day Competition which was held at The was world class in my opinion and running of MacLeod too. Our House Sage in Gateshead. I personally didn't leave a dry eye in the is ever-growing, with many new girls would like to thank our teachers for audience! who joined M acLeod in MacLeod House has yet again September and a new girl thrived in Inter-House who came into Year 8 in Competitions. One of our most the Easter term, Georgia successful was House Water Foulkes-Hartley. Polo, which saw MacLeod win MacLeod House is driven the senior trophy for a fourth by enthusiasm and has an year in a row. The incredible amount of intermediates pushed through house spirit; without this with determination for a draw, MacLeod would not be with outstanding efforts from the success it is today. both Mary McAneney and Our Christmas party, Louise Elliott whose which was held in the commitment and determination House after House were commendable. The Inter- Suppers, was a great House Swimming Competition success. We have ample was enjoyed by all - even by space and the DVD and those who “can't swim”. My food allowed the girls to special thanks go the senior interact with all the girls where we are lacking in different year groups, and numbers, but not also the tutors who are a determination; I feel that a brilliant support network mention must go to Gabriella for MacLeod. Throughout Minchella whose “front crawl” the year, the DVDs in the was competition-winning. House have been watched Also, special thanks to both countless times and have Becky Storey and Annelies contributed to the House Docx, who took part in every atmosphere and endless individual event and won all of quotes such as, “Yo yo yo them! They both showed it’s lunchtime” from Pippa tremendous dedication Heron. The party was a towards the House which was fabulous way to end the greatly appreciated.

Dunelmian 2008-09 9 In other events such as cross-country, Crush. There was a huge amount of Macleod has been very successful, commitment and enthusiasm during with heroic efforts in the senior race, rehearsals and each young actress which was won by Samantha | gave of her best in the final performance. The script writing, organisation and direction from Emily-Jane Smith were first-rate. I would also like to thank Abby | Arkley and Gabriella Minchella for their help and support with this event. It is important to record that we have | also had great academic success within MacLeod, which includes J Jess Hannah who will read English at Cambridge in October. My thanks go to all the girls for their loyalty and friendship and especially to the tutors for supporting the girls and the House; special mention must go to Mr Jones for tutoring the Upper | Sixth, putting up with endless stamp Harrison, with Louise Elliott taking stealing and the “kidnap” of Pete the first place for the intermediates. puffin. Thank you to Miss Every girl in MacLeod took part in i Nicholson, Junior Housemistress, House Cross-Country, which was who works very hard to ensure that incredible to see, as running is the younger girls are happy in always one of the events the girls MacLeod. The House Barbecue was dread the most. MacLeod’s House a success, as it is every year, and spirit continued as we took part in | great fun was had by all as you can House Rowing, the House General see from our photos! I must say Knowledge Competition, House thank you to all the Upper Sixth Rounders and finally House Drama leavers: Frances Dennis, Sinead at the end of June. This year for McKenna, Samantha Harrison, House Drama, the Shell girls gave a Becky Storey and Jess Hannah for wonderful performance of “Shrek,” j the support they have given me this with Zoe Jackson in the lead role. J year, as without them I could not The Remove girls put immense have fulfilled my role. Also a huge efforts into performing Finding thank you must go to Mrs Wilkinson Nemo, with Alexandra Davies giving i and Mr Curry, who ran MacLeod a terrific performance in the role of whilst Mrs Thompson was on maternity leave. They did a tremendous job which I know was really appreciated by all the girls. Finally, I wish next year’s Head of House Emily-Jane Smith luck as she J takes up her role in the House along I with the two other girls going into Upper Sixth, Abby Arkley Gabriella Minchella. I know that they will continue this year’s success, and encourage the girls to flourish within | the House and academically within Durham School. Hold Fast. Floreat Dunelmia. Chloe Deighton Head of House 2008-2009

10 he past year has been one of Music at the Sage in Gateshead was Supporting Actress in the Shell Tmany highs for Pimlico House, the highlight of the year. So many of version of “Hansel and Gretel.” and the dedication, endeavour and the Pimlico girls were involved in the true fighting spirit that the girls have orchestra, choir, dance and drumming Last, but not least, the Pimlico girls shown in all areas of Durham School ensembles that there were constant have had another successful year in life have been outstanding. We feel costume changes throughout the the classroom. In the last few weeks incredibly proud of all of the girls’ night, but it was in the House Music of term it was lovely to see so many achievements, both academic and Competition where Pimlico really of the Gold Certificates for hard extra-curricular, and shone. The Part Song and work and achievement throughout the would like to thank year being presented to everyone from year our year 7s and 8, and 7 to year 13 for their we felt really proud of enthusiasm and co­ them. We were also operation throughout impressed by how well the year. the senior girls coped with the pressures of On the sports field, exams and coursework our competitive this year too. and we spirit has been very feel that we have had much in evidence. the full support of the The House Netball House as we got on Competition was with the business of hard-fought by both studying throughout the sides, but Pimlico year. Thank you all for emerged after a the peace and quiet tough match holding when we needed it, and the trophy. Later in the many, many cups of the year, there were tea which you willingly some outstanding made for us when we performances in all year groups in were feeling the House Swimming, and the skill Instrumental pieces were impressive, pressure. The Lower Sixth did a great displayed in the water by some of the but we were so pleased that it was in job of taking over our House roles in junior girls means that the future the Unison Song that we took the the second half of the summer term, looks bright. The Pimlico rowers, too, lead because the whole House had which made it so much easier for us have had an enormously successful worked its socks off to rehearse and to revise fully for our exams, and year in local, national and perfect our rendition of I Think We 're we’re especially grateful to them. international events, and we have lost Alone Now. Thank you so much to count of the number of medals and Natalie Carroll, not only for We have total confidence that Pimlico trophies they have brought back to arranging all of the music and House will continue to thrive and the House over the course of the year. rehearsing us so energetically, but for excel in the coming year, and on The Athletics Competition in June making every one of us feel valued behalf of this year's Upper Sixth, we saw Zoe Smith breaking the Senior and confident in our performance - would like to thank Dr. Burns High Jump record which had been even those with absolutely no for her dedication in her first year as held since 1993, as well as several musical talent! Housemistress. We wish her, and the other outstanding performances from new Head of House, Maxine Kelly Yuen, Carmen Jang and Su The House Drama Competition in Brewster, the very best of luck for Choi to name but a few. All of the June was another exciting time, 2009-2010. girls who competed on the day were a especially for the junior girls, who credit to the House, and deserve tackled the contest with bags of Becky Heslop many thanks for their cheerful enthusiasm. Sam Wilkes and Caitlin Head of House 2008-2009 willingness to take part in as many Errington did an excellent job of events as possible. preparing our two performances, and congratulations go to Monique Without question, the Festival of Dingley who was named Best

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SPEECH DAY PRIZE LIST 2009

The Ian Nuttall Prize for Biology Guy L. Needham The Lowson and Salkeld Prize for Chemistry The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics shared The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics shared Jack J. Hope BS The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics shared Sinead BJ. McKenna Favier BS The Senior Prize for Music shared The Senior Prize for Music shared Natalie H. Carroll The Henry Smith Prize for Physics The Further Mathematics Prize Robert G. Weston The Ker Memorial Prize for Modern History Jessica J. Hannah BS The Hodgson Prize for English Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award The Ker Memorial Prize for Ancient History Henry W.B. Cockburn KS The Senior Prize for English Recitations The Morley-Wells Prize for Geography Toby A.M . Bain KS The Whitfield Cup The Bishop Lee Prize for Religious Studies James A.Whitburn The Richardson Bunbury Prize for Modern Languages J. Myles C. Green The Senior Prize for Economics shared Gregg Cathrae The Senior Prize for Economics shared Robert M. Sims The Senior Business Studies Prize Matthew W. Hand The Portwood Prize for Computer Studies Philip R.A. Chapman The C.H A . Howe Prize for Practical Skills Lewis G. Cunningham-Robinson The Senior Theatre Studies Prize Rebecca F. Heslop The Senior PE Prize Shaakir S. Salam The Senior Media Studies Prize shared Rebecca Storey The Senior Media Studies Prize shared Luke Westgate KS The Sidney Dunn Prize for High Achievement in the use of Digital Media Oliver Thomsen The Reader Trophy for Leadership shared A. Sam Ciampolillo The Reader Trophy for Leadership shared Samantha J. Harrison The Robson Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Sixth Form Jessica K. Grahamslaw The Vernon Ferens Community Service Award Jonathon Parker The Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay shared Timothy 1. Parkin The Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay shared Alexander L. Turnbull BS The Special Prize for Excellence in English shared L6 Geography Prize The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared Jack R.C. De verson KS The Stationers' Prize for Printing shared The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared Matthew A .C . Smith The Tom Percival Prize for History James C.S. Grant KS The Raynor Prize for Religious Studies The Special Prize for Excellence in English shared L6 Biology Prize Rachael S.V. Parker BS L6 Chemistry Prize shared L6 Chemistry Prize shared Byung K. Choi KS L6 Mathematics Prize Matthew E. Tiffin KS L6 Physics Prize L6 Ancient History Prize Lucy F. Orton BS L6 Economics Prize Alastair J. Galbraith Brown L6 Business Studies Prize Bradley Murphy L6 Computer Studies Prize L6 Art Prize Cameron G. Davidson L6 PE Prize Scott C. Gimby The Senior Prize for Drama The Fred Hurrell Prize for Music Lewis C. West L6 D & T Prize Thomas J. Newbould L6 Theatre Studies Prize shared Alexander S. Phillips L6 Theatre Studies Prize shared Emily J. Smith Year 11 Prize shared Benjamin A. Robinson KS Year 11 Prize shared Harriet R. Brooks KS

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The Junior Prize for English Recitations Fraser J. Kirkley The Junior Art Prize shared Bradley S. Pears The Junior Art Prize shared Nicholas F. Rogers The Middle School Drama Cup The Stationers' Prize for Printing shared Matthew P. Evans The Middle School Prize for Music shared Graham J. Thorpe KS The Middle School Prize for Music shared Jonathan S. Galbraith-Brown KS The Special Prize for Services to Drama Craig E. Mole Year 10 Prize shared Jonathan P. Simpson KS Year 10 Prize shared George F.C. Robinson KS The Gough Prize for English Verse Year 9 Prize shared Alice K.M. Brown KS Year 9 Prize shared Laura E. Edwards Year 8 Prize Elliot M. Foster The Robin Myerscough Cup for Singing Elizabeth R. Paxton The Junior Drama Cup The Removes Prize for English Recitations Robyn A. Place The Keeton Prize for Removes Music Alexandra G.R. Davies The Bell Twins Prize in the Lower Remove shared The Bell Twins Prize in the Lower Remove shared Lauren Marsh Year 7 Prize Tamsin Morton The Johnson - Perkins Prize for Fieldwork in Biology in the Removes Thomas L. Elliot The Chadeyron Music Elementary Competition The Chadeyron Music Intermediate Competition Poppy Hannah The Chadeyron Music Advanced Competition Matthew Calvert The Woodard Chaplain's Prize to be announced The Senior Prize for Art The Headmaster's Prize David E. Quinn

Speech Day Guest of honour at the Senior Headmaster and, since this was the School's Speech Day on Saturday 4 end of his first term as Headmaster, July was Professor Chris Higgins, for many parents their first PhD (Dunelm), FRSE, FRSA, opportunity to see and hear Mr FMedSci, DL who is Vice Chancellor George who gave the traditional and Warden of Durham University. In review of the past school year, paying his excellent address Professor generous tribute to all who had Higgins stressed the importance of contributed to its many successes. celebrating academic success and a Head of School, David Quinn, wound good education which should up proceedings with an outstanding educate the whole personality. vote of thanks to Professor Higgins on behalf of the School and Kate Although he had already attended Finch. Deputy Head of School, made several Durham School Speech Days a presentation. as a pupil, this was Mr Martin George's first Speech Day as

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Professor Higgins, Chairman, Gover­ identify the next Rutherford, Einstein D - Live longer nors, Guests, staff, parents and of or Hawking. Perhaps there will be course, members of school. those who say that it is absolutely Our own version of Ask the Audience right that our pupils are educated to seems to favour C Welcome to our 2009 Speech Day, think in rather more applied terms, in held once again in this wonderful set­ relation, one might say, to the real You might be wondering if there is a ting. A very very wise friend once world - in this case fun fairs and serious point to this, and of course, told me, in relation to any form of bumper cars - although I have to say I there is. Firstly. I have been a little public speaking, that it is bad form to always found the waltzers to be more unfair on EDEXCEL; there were speak for less than 5 m inutes...... but invigorating! plenty of questions which involved that to speak for more than 15 is just some detailed knowledge of physics. plain rude! Secondly I have to say that if a However, the serious point is .... The bumper car ride is EDEXCEL’s idea pupils. Well, I hope to be neither, but apolo­ of “danger” or “risk” then it doesn’t gise in advance if I am either. And sound like a particularly exciting You know, from time to time, the for the staff, in terms of the sweep­ place to work. Lets have a show of worry which we all, as parents, as stake, read nothing into this. hands - who here has been on a teachers, and for me as Headmaster, bumper ride? ...... Ok, and keep have for our children can be over­ I would like to start by asking a ques­ your hands up if you considered it to whelming. As parents, all of us tion. It is a question taken from a be a risky activity ...... know and accept that we will worry public examinations this summer. I about our children as long as we will not tell you which one, but I may Thirdly - 1 am bemused as to how to live. It is part of the price of parent­ ask for suggestions after I have read go about answering this question. It hood. And, to the pupils, I have to it. So ... here we go ... And if you we look at each answer in turn: s a y __ Sorry .... That one day you sat this question, or worse if there are will understand this. One day! I any parents or guests involved in ac­ A. Modern bumper cars are know that it was only when my own tually setting it, please don’t shout more dangerous? Than what?...... I son was born that I feel I really un­ out. presume the idea is to make a compar­ derstood why my parents seemed to ison with older bumper cars. Well, worry so unnecessarily about me. Riding in a bumper car can be danger­ given the rather risk averse society in ous ... Even so many young people which we live, is it really likely that As teachers we worry about...... do ride in bumper cars...... One rea­ modern cars would be permitted to be well, pretty much everything. Are son why young people are willing to more dangerous? I find it very un­ we teaching too quickly, or too take the risk is th a t...... likely. So we can possibly rule out A. slowly, are we too strict or not strict enough, are we too friendly or not A. Modern bumper cars are B. They watch more television friendly enough, have we got the more dangerous than their parents? Very possibly true. facts straight before we make deci­ B. They watch more television But am I the only one who fails to see sions , dare we go on Facebook .... I than their parents the connection? So let’s rule out B. could go on. C. Their friends urge them to go on the ride C. Their friends urge them to go And as Headmaster I worry that the D. They live longer than their on the ride? I’m sure this is the case, children get the same opportunities parents. but surely children don’t think “this is and experiences which I got when I risky, but if my friends want me to go was here, and which I can absolutely O k a y ...... does anyone want to have a on it I will ignore the danger”. On the say were the making of me. And I go at trying to identify the exam, or other hand .... Peer pressure .... So worry that the pupils are happy, so it the le v e l...... maybe this is a good bet. comes full circle back to being a par­ ent, which in many ways is what, as Well ...... the answer is EDEXCEL, D. They live longer than their teachers, we are. Believe it or not GCSE, HIGHER TIER, and parents? .... Well, need I say any­ we are immensely proud of all the PHYSICS ...... thing? pupils here. I have to say that when driving to a conference recently and Now maybe I am missing the point, So, let’s have a show of hands - who listening to the Sage CD, I had a tear but it does seem to me that this raises would go for in my eye .... These are my pupils a lot of questions. A - More dangerous ...... and anyone dare criticise Firstly, 1 have to wonder if this is the B - More TV them ...... I can .... But not anyone sort of question which would help to C - Friends from outside.

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So, when I see questions like the one regnum”, Mr Best did a wonderful David Quinn - Music - St Peter’s 1 began with I cannot help but ask if job and undoubtedly made it all the College, Oxford we are rather underestimating the easier for me to step in this term. I capabilities of our children. Sadly, it suspect he may have been more These Oxbridge offers are our best seems to me, our society appears, and anxious to get out of the Head’s chair since 2002 and of course I am I hope it is only an appearance, to be than I was to get into it.. .but I am immensely proud of this, but no more rather guilty of raising expectations delighted still to have Mr Best to than I am of all our U6 students, whilst doing little to provide the give me advice. In September he holding offers from good skills, knowledge and values to will take on a much bigger teaching universities, for great courses and set achieve them. You may recall Tony load and as a consequence will move to achieve some great results. Blair’s (and 1 am sorry 1 promised to be Senior Master - 1 am pleased to myself I would not mention any say that he will also be my Head of In sport there have been many politicians) aspiration that 50% of Department as I take up some history successes. This week our VIII has school leavers should go to teaching again. been at Henley Royal Regatta, university. I hope our speaker will qualifying for the second year, and back me up when I say that this is The Music in the Sage must stand out getting through to the second round. neither helpful nor practical, and as one of the most inspiring events of I think it is fair to say that DSBC is completely misses the point of what the year. I have mentioned to pretty beginning to be established as a force Higher Education is about and much anyone I know that I dare them in regional perhaps even national inevitably meant the examination to challenge our musicians. It was an schools rowing. Mr Jon Williamson, system had to change - and not extraordinary evening. Particular also an OD, has led the way in the necessarily for the better. thanks go to Mr Muttitt and Mr Duff, most visible manner. His passion is although I am aware that many others infectious, and to see the band of Happily we are independent - and I did huge amounts of work behind the committed, dedicated parents helping, do sense that many independent scenes, not least Mrs Parker who supporting and even rowing!!! is schools are waking up to this fact. It kept everyone calm during the more wonderful. The number of trophies allows us to stand up to educational pressured moments. Other musical and medals being awarded on an bureaucracy ... to an extent .... And highlights include the Music for a almost weekly basis has been quite to consider what is actually best for Summer’s evening, the Chadeyron extraordinary. I have mentioned to OUR pupils. This takes what can be music competition, the Big Band at Mr Williamson that I am still waiting called MORAL courage, that is doing the Living North Festival, and the for him to take up my offer of what is right, rather than what is many individual achievements and forming a pair, although I suspect if popular or easy. awards over the year, we ever do get on the river we will go round in circles. I should mention the Now it is customary for the We have been fortunate to welcome achievement of Tom Edwards who, Headmaster to give a review of the this year Mr David Goodhew as our last summer, won 2 gold medals year and I will not break from that academic deputy head, succeeding representing GB. During the Easter tradition, although there is so much Mr John Everatt who retired last year holiday the Ghent training camp saw to report that I will simply be unable after many many years of us win a remarkable number of to mention everything. I would point distinguished service. Mr Goodhew trophies and this form has continued you to the Dunelmian Magazine, has set about his task, with vigour, into many summer regattas. which comes out in the autumn, and tact, purpose and imagination. There which will give you much more are exciting times ahead. This year, Cricket this term has seen some very detail. For many pupils their for instance our set 1 Mathematicians good results. During the Easter successes will have been personal, have taken their GCSE in Year 10. A holiday we had a successful tour of but they are all to be applauded number of students have achieved Australia. Recently the 1st XI has put nonetheless. splendid results in the National together a good run of results, Mathematics Challenge. defeating 2 touring Australian sides So what have been the highlights? and the RGS. Particularly pleasing This year 4 students are holding was Ross Burdon’s century as well as Well I make no apology for starting offers from Oxbridge. Andrew Elliott’s tremendous piece of with what is probably the most fielding when he hit the stumps with a visible feature of the period Henry Cockbum - Near Eastern direct throw from ...... What was it September to April, and that is the Ancient Studies - St Hilda’s College, A n d rew ...... 50 metres, 100 ... 150? Acting Headship of Mr Best. I Oxford At least. Right through the year suspect he may be sick of hearing me Sinead McKenna Favier - Music - groups there have been some very say this, and this will, I promise, be Brazennose College, Oxford encouraging performances and many the last time, but in the period known Jessica Hannah - English - boys have achieved representative rather prosaically as the “inter­ Emmanuel College, Cambridge honours.

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I am grateful to all our coaches, but weekend. Two weeks ago we held course, the spectacular ball which mention particularly Mike Hirsch, in our annual sports day which was a many of you will no doubt be his 25th year, and Ron Booth. Ron super occasion. There were many attending tonight. Thank you to all has recently undergone major surgery fiercely contested events, not least the members of the Committee for and we wish him a speedy recovery. the staff 4 x l()0m relay - in which their energy and enthusiasm. We do Mr Bushnell’s first 200 metres rather greatly appreciate the efforts you go Netball and rounders has this term left the Headmaster with too much to to for the School. Particularly I will seen some encouraging results and do in the second 200 metres. mention the leadership of Lesley indeed the 1st team and the U16s However, we will return next year Silcock and Roz Lyall. won their area rounders trophy with fitter, stronger and determined to the U14s coming runners up in their show the House staff teams a clean The CCF is flourishing. New recruits tournament. Lyndsay Connor was pair o f heels. join in April and undergo intensive selected for the England U 15 training to pass their weapons tests or rounders squad. I do want to offer a particular thanks other basic skills in the summer term. to all the games staff including the Many cadets are able to attend camps In rugby, once again we have many many non specialists, who devote and courses. Indeed the army section good results to report. Next season such an amount of time to our games cadets go off to Catterick tomorrow we have high hopes at many levels. programme. Our pupils are very for the annual summer camp. A At U12 level we will see the arrival fortunate to have such a dedicated number of students are well through of a highly talented group of players team of coaches. the process of applying for from Bow. At all levels we are commissions in the armed services. expecting great progress. Elsewhere there have been exciting Congratulations, of course to Tom developments in Marketing with the Trips are a vital part of what we do. Kill who achieved U 16 England E-Newsletter .... Quick plug here, do This year there have been many honours this year to Toby Bain and sign up if you have not already __ highly successful trips. The music Steven Adamson for selection to the Masterminded by Mr Rodney trip to Spain, skiing in February, U18 North of England Barbarians, Thomas. cricket to Australia, rowing to Ghent, Steven going on to full U 18 England Adventure training to Scotland, Independent Schools' Barbarians, and The Durham School’s Got Talent School House 6th Form trip to to Ruari Bell and Toby Simpson for show earlier in the year was a great Swaledale, classics trip to Rome, selection to the U13 North of success and will be repeated next geography trip to Arran, Duke of England Independent Schools term . Edinburgh expeditions, day trips to Barbarians. Warkworth and local farms and The OD Society flourishes and I am business trips. During the summer In hockey we have had another grateful for the support and we see expeditions to China and excellent season with the U14s enthusiasm of so many ODs. Last Vietnam, involving 26 pupils. They qualifying for the Northern semi­ September we hosted the OD Dinner depart in fact on Tuesday. Tomorrow finals of the National Competition. here in School, with nearly 100 the Iceland trip departs at a very early Sophia Ward was selected for the attendees and on 12th September the hour. Later in the summer the girls U16 North of England Squad. next dinner coincides with the 1st XV hockey squad tours Australia and our v Barnard Castle. The OD Society girl rowers go to Norway. Many In other sports we have had also held successful dinners in pupils will take part in summer sports competitive matches in swimming, London and Yorkshire. I must thank camps and pre-season training. So water polo, golf, tennis, cross Mr Rod Hepple-Wilson for his you see we do not stop at the end of country, to name just some, and many leadership of the Society and the term. Can I just take a moment here pupils have represented the school tremendous support he has shown me to comment on the pupils on these with great merit. over the past year. The OD Lodge trips. I know our pupils are always a too has been very generous, donating credit to the School but during the On sport I will finish with athletics, over £4000 to the World Challenge Easter holiday this was particularly in where we have seen some very good Expeditions, to the Music evidence. Mr Williamson, on my results across many year groups. At a Department and to Mr Colin Looker first day, brought to my attention an number of tournaments we have seen in the Printing shop. email from the Ghent hotel where our many athletes performing rowers had stayed commenting on the exceptionally well, and I will make a The Friends of Durham School excellence of our students. Well special mention of Tom Wilkinson continue to offer tireless support to done Mr Williamson, but very shortly who has been selected to represent the School, organising several afterwards Mr Goodhew brought Durham Schools at the National excellent social events over the similar good news as a result of the Schools Championships next course of the year, including of classics trip.

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But he backed this up not with an on to concentrate on her training and crucial behind the scenes work is email but w ith ...... th is ...... Quite the to get married. Mr Mark Ward, Head done. I thank Mr Bryan Hunter, our largest trophy in history, awarded for of ICT, leaves to pursue new Estates Manager, whose being the best behaved school ever! I challenges. We wish all these organisation, efficiency and would ask Jonny Parker, the trip’s colleagues well in the years to come. attention to detail is staggering - official big brother, to come and Mr Graeme Hallam leaves us too, to earlier this week when we had a collect this. The bar has been set for go to Newcastle School for Boys as major branch fall, Mr Hunter was all trips to come. the new Head of Sixth Form. Mr immediately able to pull out a site Hallam has been Housemaster of plan with each tree marked, Chapel once again has featured Caffinites for many years, leading numbered and bearing a full prominently in the life of the school. with great distinction. He will, of condition report. Tree No 180 has It is both the physical and spiritual course, be missed but we wish him been removed. Maybe this is heart of our community and I am great success in his new post. Mr standard procedure but it impressed grateful to our Chaplain, Anna de Mark Bushnell stands down as me no end. Mr Paul Atkinson Lange, for her sensitive and clear Housemaster of Poole House after 10 deserves special thanks, both for his ministry. We have been fortunate to years. He too will be a difficult act to work with the CCF, but also his have been able to display 4 follow. I am delighted to announce can-do attitude and involvement in wonderful hanging tapestries which that he will move up to the Senior all aspects of School life. He and some of you may have seen. These Management Team as Head of Sgt Harvey make a great team. I were made by Greta Hodgson. The Boarding from 1st September. Mr thank Mr Kirk Alderson and all our tapestries were commissioned by Mr Colin Fordyce and Mr Robert Duff caterers and cleaners who keep us and Mrs Courtney in memory of their will succeed as Housemasters of so well fed. The quality of food is son Matthew, OD, and we are Caffinites and Poole respectively, staggering although over these past grateful to them all for their moving into privde side during the 2 weeks I have become somewhat continued love for and support of the summer with their families. barbecued out! Thanks to Ivy for School. ironing my shirts - as my wife will Talking of boarding, I am pleased to testify, I don’t let just anybody near Now I have to stop somewhere. I be able to report that we are my shirts! In the Medical Centre apologise immediately for the many increasing the numbers of boarders in our nurses work tirelessly for the things I have not mentioned, but I September and reintroducing welfare of the pupils and staff. Our really could go on for ages yet. I boarding into School House, where technicians and library staff do think the point is made that the life of Mr Michael Alderson and his wife tremendous work as do all the the School is busier and more Em m a will move in during the admin staff, in the office, in fulfilling than any School I have summer. finance, in m arketing and in known. In this last week there have admissions. I must particularly been a bewildering series of events, In MacLeod House we have thank my PA. Mrs Susan Spence competitions, forums, meetings, welcomed back this term Mrs Nicola who has protected me, both by social events, such that I am sure I Thompson after the birth of her son hiding from me things I don't need have been pretty much in the wrong Alec. In her absence Mr John Curry to know and by drawing my place the whole time. This is a and Mrs Karen Wilkinson did a attention to things I do need to testament to the hard work and sterling job running MacLeod, for know. It is a great skill to know dedication of the staff and the pupils which I offer my sincere thanks. how to keep me just well informed but what characterises all these Meanwhile in Pimlico Dr Jenny enough that I can, I hope, make the activities is the tangible sense of fun, Burns has quickly established a right decisions, but just ignorant pride and community. caring and supportive environment. enough not to interfere in things that others have got well in hand. As ever there are a number of staff Running Durham School is a massive Of course, I must thank on behalf who leave us this year and I would job, completely dependent on a of all of you, the teaching staff, like publically to acknowledge their strong team. I am grateful for the whose dedication to the School is contributions to the life of the School. help and work of my senior beyond compare. The hours they Mrs Rachel Kelly leaves us after one management colleagues, Mr Best, put in, the care they show and the year working part time in the History Deputy Head, Mr Goodhew, humour they maintain are the things Department. Mrs Sheila Butler has Academic Deputy, Mrs Fiona Parker, which help make the School what it worked for a year, part time in the RS Pastoral Deputy, Mr Nick Baird, is. Thank you to David Quinn and Department and leaves to concentrate Headmaster of Bow and Mr Geoff his dedicated team of monitors who on her exam board work. Miss Fiona Simpson, Development Director. represent the School with such Burnie has been with us for 2 years in Beyond this team are the pride, confidence and imagination. the Maths Department and she moves Departments where much of the

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I am especially grateful to the you. They may kick you out but they Governors who have given great never let you down. support from the moment of my appointment and whose interest in the Well, to all our leavers, we are not School and in the pupils is most glad to be rid of you and I hope we important. They have always made have not let you down. themselves available for advice and regularly make great efforts to attend Lades and Gentlemen fixtures and events. Thank you Floreat Dunelmia Thank you to my wife, Vivienne, who has supported me on yet another move and whose great sense of humour always makes me laugh. And sometime we need to remind ourselves of the importance of laughter.

My final thanks go to you, the parents. You are as much a part of this big team as any of those I have just mentioned. I have been very struck by the loyalty and love which so many of you show for the School. It really is very much appreciated. The pupils value your support and seeing you at sports matches, performances, in the House, at social events and generally just around the place adds to the sense of family which I believe to be so important.

Right .... Nearly there...... finally I want to mention our leavers. They are the next ODs and in a sense this whole day is about them. You will shortly receive your final reports and I hope they will make happy reading, unlike the report written about the author Laurie Lee, on leaving Stroud School in 1929. His English teacher simply said:

Off you go and I'm glad to be rid of you

Whereas in Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall the character Captain Grimes explained that he had been asked by his Housemaster to leave School early after yet another unfortunate misunderstanding. His Housemaster had thoughtfully provided him with a letter by way of reference for future employers. Capt Grimes’ comment was:

That’s the public school system for

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Grace House speaker Revd Angus MacLeod, son of the late Norman We started the year with a strong focus on Grace House MacLeod after whom MacLeod House is named. Revd children’s hospice, our chosen charity for the year. We MacLeod lived in some of the current school buildings as have been able to donate nearly £4,000 (icluding some a boy, is currently an Army Chaplain, and challenged us to live today’s life to the full.

The Cathedral As usual we have been in the Cathedral on four major occasions: three of them half-term services, but also of course the ever-popular Carol Service. In May the cathedral service took an unusual format. After singing a hymn and hearing a reading the whole school divided by year-group and dispersed into various areas of the Cathedral to look at the building, or features within it, and to think how God might speak to them through what they see. 1 am very grateful to the cathedral for allowing us to use so much of the building, but most of all to so many staff who helped to supervise the pupils in their activities. After about half-an-hour we returned to our seats for prayers and a closing hymn.

Chapel services In chapel the services followed their usual ‘round’, with one Holy Communion service and one service planned and led by members of a House each half term. MacLeod House planned and led our Harvest Service in September, and School House helped us to celebrate the start of Advent in November. Caffinites helped us to think about Jesus the Good Shepherd money raised at the very end of the previous year). In in February, and addition a ‘Celebration of Life’ organised jointly with Poole House rose Grace House in the Cathedral on the evening of November magnificently to the 21st saw Alice Leaver and Luke Hall perform Alice’s challenge of an composition ‘A Song for Grace’ before a congregation of eminent visiting supporters of Grace House. speaker (the Bishop of Jarrow) in March. Remembrance More of that afternoon below. Pimlico coped well with The Remembrance Service is always a solemn highlight of the difficult slot just before the start of study leave, and a the year. In 2008 we were fortunate to have as our visiting huge number of Year 7 and 8 pupils took parts in a ■Removes’ Service in June.

Visit of the Bishop of Jarrow We made the Rt Revd Mark Bryant, Bishop of Jarrow, welcome on Friday 20th March. First he was the ‘guest speaker' at Poole House’s service about the Prodical Son. Afterwards the Bishop met a good number of Year 8 pupils and the confirmation group, first to answer questions put by pupils, and then as guest of honour at supper. It is a rare for young people to be able to question and talk to a bishop in such a relaxed atmosphere, and we are grateful to Bishop Mark for giving the School time in his busy diary.

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Pupils confirmed After a term of preparation sessions with me, ten pupils were confirmed this year. They were Christopher Field (confirmed at the Easter Vigil Service in the Cathedral) and Matthew Calvert, Melissa Holmes, Clive Li (who was also baptised), Millie O'Dair, Robyn Place, Jonathan Simpson, Charlotte Tait and Eliot Ward - all of whom were confirmed at St Cuthbert’s Church on 27th April. Both services were led by the Bishop of Durham.

Speech Day The Leavers’ Service on Speech Day was at a new time, before rather than after the speeches and presentation of prizes in the marquee. During the service we marked the installation of four banners designed and made by Mrs Greta Hodgson in memory of her late husband Canon We are thrilled for Dino, and very pleased that we have made a tangible difference to one person's life. We hope to continue our link with Father Joe Plumb and his huge parish in Peru in the autumn.

Chaplaincy activities Last but not least other activities continued - the Hot Pota­ toes discussion group over lunch on Wednesdays, visiting speakers in chapel, and a notable sum of money raised for charities through chapel collections alone. Over the year we raised nearly £6000 and were able to send substantial cheques to various charities including Grace House NE Hospice Appeal, Comic Relief, Children in Need, Lesotho, and cancer and Forces charities.

Derek Hodgson and paid for by the parents of Matthew Courtney OD. The end of the service featured the presen­ tation of an engraved goblet or tankard to each U6 leaver.

Good news of Dino It was 2005 when we first heard of Dino, an 18-year-old in Peru who had been rejected by his family and was in all sorts of trouble. We undertook to support him through his

Thank you There are always so many people to thank - all pupils who have taken part in services in both chapel and cathedral, and have given to the charities we have supported; staff who lead morning chapel on Thursdays and without whom

the May Cathedral service would have been impossible; education (he was several years ‘behind’ at school). This and the choir, musicians and staff of the Music Depart­ term we heard that Dino has won a scholarship to study ment without whom chapel would be much less alive. computing at university (there are only five on offer) - and also that the money we raised has helped several other Anna de Lange (Chaplain) young people, because it goes so much further in Peru.

20 Dunelmian 2008-09 USIC NOTES g y Durham followed by Living North's T 'hh e first Christmas Fair held at Gosforth Park hhighlight of in Newcastle were preceded by an the Christmas appearance at Sir Bobby Robson's term was a new glittering fund-raiser "Night of All venture: ‘Durham Knights" held at Rainton Meadows School’s got Suites in Houghton-le-Spring on 30 Talent’, where October in the presence of a host of over 40 hopefuls celebrities including Sir Bobby attended the first Charlton, Sir Alex Ferguson and Des auditions held on Monday 13 October, with 36 invited back by the judges for the second round held | four days later. The final, just before half term, turned out to be an evening of rare entertainment, with a wide variety of acts, including solos, duets and group performances of dance, vocal and instrumental music. This time the judges had an even more difficult task choosing the one winning act which would be performed at The Sage Gateshead. In fact, it proved too difficult for myself (along with fellow judges Mr Duff, Lynam. On Friday 12 December at a Mrs Muttitt and Miss Burrell from major concert in Durham Cathedral The Chorister School) and so we in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support, chose two winners, Sophia Ward St Cuthbert's Hospice and the Marie (voice) and Natalie Carroll (flute). Curie Foundation, 1,000 people The competition unearthed some packed the cathedral for the concert hitherto unearthed talent and this which also featured music from the might well become a permanent band, along with Durham University fixture in the Durham School Choral Society, Folkestra from the calendar. Sage Gateshead, and the buglers of It was a very busy term indeed for the Durham Army Cadet Force the Big Band. Two performances, the Borneo Band. first at the Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at The Ramside in

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Guest readers included surroundings of Hall One in the local broadcaster Mark Turnbull, Pet Sage, Gateshead, exactly two years Shop Boy Neil Tennant, local poet to the day since we were last there. Ruth Dent and the Vice-Chancellor Pimlico House won the day, of the University Professor Chris narrowly beating Poole House whose Higgins. outstanding performance in the part At the traditional end-of-term song earned them a special trophy. Christmas Concert in Chapel the However, the real winner on the

Cecilias Chamber Choir was the guest choir for Choral Evensong in Hexham Abbey. The choir sang Stanford in G (in honour of St Patrick's Day) and, in commemoration of Mendlessohn's 200th "birthday". Hear My Prayer, one of the longest anthems in the repertoire. Solos were performed by Libby Paxton, Natalie Carroll and Robert Sims and many of those present sent letters of appreciation for the beautiful service in splendid audience was enthralled by the usual happy blend of solo pieces (by Sinead McKenna, Graham Thorpe, Alice Brown and Natalie Carroll) and ensemble items from various groups (including a piece by Vivaldi from quartet Jonny Galbraith-Brown, William Dooley, Alex Goulding and Harriet Brooks). The concert was rounded off with an innovative and fun version of the Twelve Days of Christmas involving the whole audience, setting the Christmas scene which culminated in a particularly atmospheric carol service in the cathedral, ably accompanied on the organ by David Quinn.

The Easter term was always going to be dominated by the concert and competition at the Sage, Gateshead, but other musical activities were also squeezed in. On the afternoon of Thursday 26 February a sizeable and appreciative audience, drawn mostly from junior classes and a number of guest pupils from The Chorister School, were treated to a rousing and night was the school itself, for the surroundings. varied 45-minute concert given by Festival of Music really lived up to The first event of the Summer term the RAF band Swing Wing. Under its name in every way. It was the was the annual Music Scholars' the baton of Warrant Officer Gary result of hours of painstaking Concert take place in the Music Stevens, the 18-strong Big Band rehearsals and I cannot imagine any School - an event which gives some were on tour and we were one of the other school brave enough to stage of our most promising young schools lucky enough to be visited. such an event and pull it off with musicians the opportunity to A week later the whole school once such aplomb. showcase their individual skills. As again gathered in the spectacular A week before the end of term the St. always it was a veritable feast of

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music with the standard this year seeming to be higher than ever. Those who contributed to a highly entertaining evening were: Mark Race (piano), James Pinner (clarinet), Harriet Brooks (piano), Alice Leaver (flute), Philippa Heron (piano), Alice Brown (horn), Su Choi (piano), Alex Goulding (cello), Jake Patel (piano), Alex Davies (violin), Graham Thorpe (piano), Lewis West

(flute), Matthew Calvert (piano), Michael Dawson (saxophone), William Dooley (violin) and Joshua Tognarelli (piano), Eliot Ward (horn), and Phillip Tait (cornet). The week before half term saw the 15th Music for a Summer’s Evening. Towards the end of term, the annual This year’s event took a different Chadeyron music competition con­ form with the previous cabaret-style sisted of 90 pupil competitors. Spe­ meal with music, being replaced by a cial congratulations went to overall more traditional concert with drinks winners Matthew Calvert (Intermedi­ and nibbles. Neither the absence of ate) and Poppy Hannah (Elementary) food nor the indifferent weather and to Melissa Holmes (piano), deterred the nearly 300 people who Matthew Evans (Wind) who were packed Big School for what has also Elementary section winners, and become one of the great musical to William Dooley (Strings), David celebrations of the school year. Those Elliot (guitar), Jethro Wilkinson who attended were treated to a varied (wind/brass), Zoe Jackson and Libby feast of music, with the orchestra on Paxton (voice) who were section particularly good form. Among the winners at Intermediate level. House Singers and the Big Band, a many memorable items were Zoe duet by David Quinn & Henry Cock- Jackson and Libby Paxton’s bum and individual performances by rendering of the Flower Duet and the Emily Reader, Alice Leaver, Sinead guitar trio of Ross Heslop, Ruari Bell McKenna, Sophia Ward, Lyndsay and Mark Race. Connor, Su Choi. Phillip Tait, Jess Another unforgettable item was the Hannah (with Richard Woods Esq.), performance of the Teddy Bears' Pic­ Gregg Cathrae, Natalie Carroll, nic by the brass group conducted by Robert Sims and Graham Thorpe Sarah Whittington, our music PGCE (with Kim Jones Esq.). Performances student. In addition there were en­ by leaving pupils were a fitting trib­ semble items from the Orchestra, a ute to their extraordinary ability and Junior Instrumental Ensemble, the St. wonderful contribution to Durham Cecilia Singers, the Choir, Poole School music.

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H H H H i The final, held on a sultry evening on the Thursday before the end of term, was won by an outstand­ ing performance on the piano by Graham Thorpe, with Natalie Car­ roll's flute playing being highly com­ mended. These two musicians have had particularly successful year: Na­ talie gained a London College of Music singing diploma and was also awarded the Margaret Harle Memo­ rial Prize for Woodwind from the As­ sociated Board of the Royal School of Music for gaining the highest mark in a Grade 8 Woodwind exam in County Durham over the past year. Graham gained a distinction ‘hat trick’, gaining Grade 8 Distinction marks in piano, trombone and organ - a truly monumental feat for some­ also took first prize in the Open the serious musician. (Like most one so young. Brass Section at the Tynedale Music things, what you get out of music is Congratulations too go to Phillip Tait Festival. directly proportional to the effort you who won first place in the James As ever, my sincere thanks go to all put in). To my colleague Mr. Duff Etherington Music Competition, the the pupils musicians who have given and our wonderful team of peri­ U 18 brass solo section at the Wans- their time in rehearsals preparing for patetic teachers, huge thanks too. beck Music Festival, and the Chantry concerts and for the hours of individ­ Lastly but certainly not least my ap­ Cup for 'The Most Outstanding Brass ual practice, which is the gruelling preciation goes to all the parents who Soloist in the Competition1. Phillip but potentially very satisfying lot of support the talents of our musicians so loyally. It has been a memorable - perhaps ‘golden’ year musically; the night in the Sage in March, particularly is something that I think will not be for­ gotten in a hurry. The bar has cer­ tainly been set for future Dunelmians who will certainly have to ‘conquer sloth and ‘scorn catarrh’ (not ‘guitar’ as one Year 7 pupil thought...... ) to uphold the standards achieved re­ cently. I have a suspicion that they will both succeed and indeed exceed. Floreat Dunelmia.

From the Director of Music

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The Cagebirds is a dark comedy about freedom and The Cagebirds imprisonment. Beatrice Williams, Flora Bell and Rosie Hannah fluttered contentedly behind the bars of the cage, whilst Nikki Rogers strove to break them down. The physicality of the birds, tame and wild alike, was carefully sustained. Expert non-examined support in­ side the cage came from Year 10 students Alice Leaver, Hannah Sas- Skowronski and Kate Em- merton. Outside its bars, Hannah Neal cut an icily convincing figure of author­ ity as the Mistress bran­ dishing the silver key to freedom. The Real Inspector Hound On Friday April 24, Lower Sixth Drama students staged The Real Inspector Hound, Tom Stoppard’s comic spoof of a parlour murder mystery watched by two theatre critics subsequently entangled in the action. Scott Gimby and Michael Cuthbertson obviously enjoyed playing the two hacks, Birdboot and Moon, who start on the fringe of the story - only to find themselves, absurdly, at its centre. Emily Smith played Lady Cynthia with sweeping confidence. Sam Wilkes shone as her housekeeper, Mrs Drudge. Caitlin Errington and Rachael Bell successfully tackled the roles of guests Felicity and Simon. And starring as Inspector Hound was the talented Alex Phillips, complete with deerstalker and magnifying glass.

As soon as the audience of parents, friends and examiner left the auditorium that evening, down came the giant revolvers, candlesticks and daggers of the Hound set and out came the silver paint. For on Monday April 27, it was the turn of GCSE students to perform their two scripted pieces, with year 10 students also seizing the opportunity for some valuable performance experience.

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Junior House Drama

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The school play this year had something of a revue atmosphere.

On 20th, 21st and 22nd November, audiences enjoyed a first half consisting of extracts - from King Lear, Hamlet, Othello, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Waiting for Godot (in English and in French!), and The Winslow B oy- before settling down to a brisk and polished production of Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy.

Thanks to expert work on the desk by Craig Mole, the play’s inverted lighting scheme worked well ( Black Comedy opens in darkness until ‘a fuse blows’, bathing the characters in light as they stumble around, bumping into each other and over the borrowed furniture, groping their way towards matches, lighters and chaos).

Henry Cockburn brought a manic energy to the central role of Brindsley, whose predicament deepens as his current fiancee (Carol) and former girlfriend (Clea) collide, Monique Dingley and Nikki Rogers playing these roles with precision and verve.

Gavin Dingley bristled as Colonel Melkett, Fraser Jackson camped up the role of Harold Gorringe, and Amy Duncan gave a delightful account of Miss Furnival, whilst Scott Gimby and Sam Weston pitted their German accents against each other as Bamberger and Schuppenzigh respectively.

The cast played the rules of farce - high pace, and exaggerated clarity - with intelligence and genuine teamwork. Black Comedy made for a very enjoyable evening.

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GCSE Drama students gave two very successful public performances of their work in the Luce in January.

Packed audiences responded warmly to the inventive and confidently presented work of the Upper Fifth students involved.

First up of the three devised pieces was Punchlines, an entertaining amalgam of a Roald Dahl story and Punch and Judy, with Joe Owens Nikki and Flora up to no good in Ed Stone in Punchlines particularly at ease as the Pulling Strings unscrupulous antiques dealer whose devious plans are cut down to size.

Pulling Strings swept us into the world of puppetry and manipulation, delighting the audience with its comic energy and intelligent teamwork from a quartet of talented girls: Flora Bell, Nikki Rogers, Rosie Hannah and Beatrice Williams.

A Note o f Thanks gave us a thoughtful look at the nature of friendship, with three schoolboys (David Lyall, Tom Kill and Lewis Hall) projecting David Lyall in a serious mood in Tom Kirk led up the garden path by their futures through the Joe Owens in Punchlines A Note o f Thanks revolving door of time.

Tom Kill discovers the meaning of friendship in A Note of Thanks Tom has the last laugh ....

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Darkness Visible and Forget Me Not

The U6 Drama group presented their devised pieces at the end of January. The quality was high, and there was a strong contrast of mood between the two items.

Darkness Visible was a cleverly conceived and entertaining parody, set in the Hell of Milton’s Paradise Lost. The ever burning sulphur was presented with the familiarity of a weather forecast, and the four demons (Jonny Parker, Bradley Seymour, Martin Fenwick and Freddie Wood) planned and bungled their madcap kidnap scheme with great hilarity.

Forget Me Not was a wistful and inventive contemplation on the impact of war on women’s lives, based on the writings of Vera Brittain and Wilfred Owen. Becky Heslop, Caroline Cleary and Chloe Deighton brought dignity and pathos to their chosen material, combining clear diction and stillness with deftly orchestrated movement.

urmounting additional problems arising from absence, the Year 11 boys then Soffered a strong interpretation of 12 Angry Men. Particularly effective in this compact courtroom drama were David Lyall, Joe Owens, Tom Kirk and Lewis Hall.

For the U6 students’ twin versions of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons a week later, the Luce space was festooned with leafy branches, a bird-table and yards of astroturf. By May 7 an impressively realistic set was in place - the garden of Joe Keller, successful businessman with a terrible secret, capably played by Bradley Seymour and Freddie Wood.

Caroline Cleary and Becky Heslop tackled successfully the equally demanding role of Joe’s wife,Kate Keller. Jonny Parker and Martin Fenwick brought contrasting and equally effective strengths to Chris, the Kellers’ son.

Chloe Deighton and Adam Sas-Skowronski carried off skilfully Ann and George Deever,

Martin Fenwick, Freddie Wood, Chloe Deighton the daughter and son of the man who was and Becky Heslop in All My Sons wrongfully imprisoned for the crime secretly committed by Joe Keller.

29 Geography Fieldwork

We believe strongly in the value of fieldwork, and most pupils have had the opportunity to do some geography out of school this year:

Year 7: Warkworth: village change study and sand dunes vegetation transect.

Year 8: Broom House Farm, near Witton Gilbert: diversification and or­ ganic farming. UlA|i]QuiO|irb Years 9 & 10: Iceland: volcanoes, earthquakes, hot springs, geysers, geothermal energy and glaciers.

Year 10: Seaham beach: landforms and coastal management.

Year 11: Durham City: data collection for course work.

Year 12: River Tees: High Force. Isle of Arran: fieldwork tech­ niques in rivers, coasts and settle­ ment.

Year 13: Barcelona: Industrial change, urban sustainability and coastal management.

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Geography Field Study - Iceland

Itinerary Day 4 Wed 15 July: Ice Day 1 Brief stop at Skaftafell National Park Centre. Sunday 12th to Friday 17th July 2009 Half hour walk to view Svartifoss which flows spectacularly over black basaltic columns. Day 1. Sun 12 July: Arrival Day A further half hour walk to a promontory overlooking Depart 13.00 hrs Iceland Air from Heathrow; Skaftafell glacier to view the very impressive Svinafellsjokull arrive Keflavik 15.00 hrs. glacier and its moraine, crevasses and proglacial lake. Blue lagoon: swim, sauna and steam rooms . Jokulsarlon Ice lagoon - awe-inspiring colours of icebergs: To Reykjavik and Hotel Cabin. walk down to the lagoon (where the James Bond Film “Die Another Day” was made). Day 2. Mon 13 July: “Golden Circle” Boat trip on the lagoon to see the icebergs and Ingvellir National Park - rifting between the glacier’s snout. American & Eurasian plates. The sun then sets as we come off the glacier. Geysir Evening barbecue in the barn at Hotel Laki. Walk above the gorge leading to Gullfos s - an awesome fault-guided waterfall. Day 5. T hu rs16Ju ly: Ice Day 2 Overnight at Hotel Smaratun. Souvenir stop at Vik. Coastal Features at Reynishverfi or Dyrholaey including Day 3 Tues14July: Volcanic eruption spectacular basalt columns. Fly to Vestmannaeyja Island from Bakki. Solheimajokull glacier: 2 hour guided walk on the glacier Visit Heimaey: Hazard Geography/Geology. This roped up, with crampons, helmets and will involve taking several small aeroplanes from ice axes. Bakki (flight time 6 minutes). Skogarfoss (awesome 60 m waterfall). Coach from the airport to Eldfell volcano and Seljalandfoss (waterfall you can walk behind). examine the crater, the lava flows and the ash Overnight at Fosshotel Mosfell. deposits. Then walk into the town, lunch, then coach to the airport. Day 6. Fri 17 July: Departure Day On to Hotel Laki. New state-of-the-art Geothermal Power Station Coach tour of Reykjavik. Visit the Perlan for superb views across Reykjavik. Fish and chip restaurant lunch. Flight departs at 1730 hrs: arrives Manchester 21.05 Back at school at 01 .OOhrs Geography Field Study - Iceland

unday 12th July and it’s 4 a.m. replenished its supplies. That itself to the awaiting coach. As we SThe Quad is filled with over thirty morning we caught our first glimpse walked further and further down the bleary eyed, but keen Year 9 and 10 of America, in the plate tectonics fault line it struck us just how geographers fighting off the rain. sense of the word, at the plate powerful these tectonic movements Dragging ourselves onto the bus, we boundary with its neighbour the are. Thousands of tonnes of rock departed for Manchester airport and Eurasian plate. Here, huge tears in have moved without any effort the mysteries of ice and fire which the Earth made this great continental whatsoever; yet the true power and lay before us. divide riveting viewing. After awesome beauty of this planet grasping the sheer scale of the rifting seemed reserved for later in the day. With eleven hours of travelling behind us, we were all glad to feel the We were whisked away gentle rumble of rubber on the tarmac once more aboard the of Keflavik airport. Gentle relaxation coach to the site of was what we wanted, and our wish Iceland’s tallest geyser. was granted in the form of a swim in The geyser itself erupts the therapeutic warm waters of the every seven to ten famous Blue Lagoon. We all enjoyed minutes up to a height these milky blue waters whose of about 20m. Great silicates are said to be greatly patience was required beneficial. Returning to the bus by all to capture that refreshed and having thoroughly elusive photograph of enjoyed ourselves (although Mr. the ‘dome’, the point just before the geyser itself erupts. Our less than responsive cameras lent themselves better to more normal shooting conditions but, nevertheless, we achieved some pleasing results. We boarded the coach once again after viewing the smaller, but equally spellbinding geyser pools.

This whirlwind of a day finished with a final stop at Gullfoss. We walked along the edge of the gorge leading to the waterfall, resisting the overwhelming temptation to knock a stone or two off the Renshaw was itching to put goals up edge. Upon arrival at and hand out the water polo caps), we the waterfall we headed off to our first lodgings of the realised how blessed trip, the Hotel Cabin in Reykjavik. we were to experience We unpacked and prepared for the such a breathtaking delights of the ‘Golden Circle’ to be sight. Thousands upon enjoyed the following day. thousands of litres of water crashed down the Waking up not quite as early, falls with a thundering although still equally bleary eyed, the zone, sneaking in some all too that resonated far down group assembled in breakfast and touristy photos at the same time, we the gorge. walked back down through the rift

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Pausing for a moment seemed the ice. Highlights of these days were snap, crackle and pop we had previ­ only way to absorb some of Iceland's the Skaftafell waterfall, which falls ously associated with breakfast cere­ magnificent features. No more so spectacularly over basaltic columns als, now filled the air as the ancient was this apparent than here, at Gull- to within only a few feet of our mud­ ice melted in to the icy depths of the foss where the majesty and power of died walking boots, and a boat jour­ lagoon. Previously the lagoon, frozen the waterfall was truly indescribable. ney around the Jokulsarlon in winter, was the setting of the Bond Being the only waterfall of this size ice-lagoon, taking in the majestic Film "Die Another Day” . Forme which turns through ninety degrees sights of Europe's only icebergs. The personally the highlight of the whole [ mid-flow, we had not only witnessed trip was the glacier walk with ropes, something greatly magical, but also helmets, ice axes and crampons on unique. Solheimajokull; capturing the awe-in­ spiring colours of the black, white Day three brought an equally busy and blue sheets of ice will be a lasting itinerary. We made the short flight to memory. We finished with a visit to the Vestmannaeyja Islands in tiny two more waterfalls, Skogafoss and planes which felt no more stable than Seljalandfoss, the latter of which we | a dart. Upon arrival on Heimaey we iceUkJC') were able to walk behind and get ex­ took a coach to the foot of Eldfell, a tremely wet. volcano which caused the islanders so much trouble in 1973. The volcanic Before flying home on Friday, we had eruption spewed lava towards the a guided tour of a new state-of-the-art town, not only endangering its people geothermal power station, which was j and their houses, but also threatening far cleaner than many of our own ; to close off the harbour which the is- bedrooms! We then took a coach trip ; land's fishing industry depends on. around Reykjavik and visited the Per- The inhabitants managed to halt the lan for fine views over the city. j flow by spraying sea water onto the lava to cool it. This remains the only I would like to finish by thanking Mr. time man has successfully stopped a Renshaw, Mr and Mrs Hewitt, David lava flow. After an inspection of the Isgrove (our inspirational English volcano’s crater and a climb to its tour guide) and Gudren (our wonder­ rim, we made the return flight to the ful Icelandic guide) for making this mainland and back to our next hotel, memorable trip such a thoroughly en­ Hotel Laki. joyable experience.

Days three and four produced our George Robinson. first real encounters with Iceland’s

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\ y ^ e began in Rome, the busy capital of Italy. In the first day we saw the Colosseum, the

IS MY Roman forum and the Circus iSM T Maximus. At night we went to the Trevi fountain which was beautifully lit up, we all threw a penny in meaning we could return to Rome. On the seco nd day we began with the Italian metro... In rush hour! An interesting , and cramped experience, but it delivered us safely near the Vatican Museum. This consisted of four miles of rooms containing some of the most impressive art in the world! At the end of the museum was the Sistine chapel. Although the wall and ceiling paintings were Michelangelo's masterpieces which we all admired, the chapel itself was smaller than expected and very cramped with tourists! We also went into St. Peter’s Basilica and the Pantheon. That night we went to the Spanish steps. SIBITI It was time to move on from Rome and head for Sorrento. On the way we stopped at Ostia, the Harbour town for Rome. Ostia, Pompeii and Herculaneum are in the lower 6th classics specifications and so they, with Mr Goodhew guided everyone around the sites here. After a look around the old Roman town we travelled to Sorrento. On arrival we showered changed and had a quick bite to eat. In the evening we split into two groups, one going to the “best hot chocolate” cafe, and the other to a very tasty ice cream parlour, a gelato, it had a huge variety of flavours. On Friday we went to Herculaneum, which was very small and compact. Again lower 6th guided everyone around some of the buildings.After a spot of lunch we climbed Mount Vesuvius, which originally destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. It was very dusty but had amazing views of the bay of Naples. Ill 4 ^

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| n the morning we went to the villa of Poppaea, the Emperor Nero’s wife which had amazingly preserved wall paintings and a huge swimming pool! Next we went to Naples museum which had all the artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Disappointingly we could not see the mummified crocodiles but did see all of the . gladiatorial helmets and shields. After this we travelled back to Sorrento for some shopping. That night we had a quiz, five teams with bizarre names fought for the unknown prize, in the end it came to a tie break and team Barbara became victorious!

Our last full day was Sunday. Here we went to Pompeii, with a few light showers we all got out the rain coats and umbrellas, but it quickly warmed up and we could appreciate the fantastically preserved wall paintings and buildings. For our last night we went back to the hot chocolate cafe, where we had a night of music, singing and prize giving. The best writers of their holiday diary were given a prize, and Lauren Marsh won the best overall diary. Jonny Parker was awarded “Father of the group” and Lucy Orton won the best lower 6th building presentation. A final present was given to Mr Goodhew for passing on his knowledge and making our trip so enjoyable. Team Barbara also claimed their prize of a free hot chocolate.

I think it can be said that from removes to sixth form everyone left the airport on Monday night having learnt at least something, and having eaten a LOT of ice cream! The strong sense of friendships and bonds which were made with younger and older pupils was also evident; everyone talking together at ease and it is nice to know a few more faces around the school. It has certainty been a great experience and should encourage other pupils to go on any classics tours in the future!

Lucy Orton and Lauren Marsh Girls’ Games

The 2008-09 season has been an Year 7 Achievement Georgina Swart outstanding season in many respects. Year 7 Commitment Emily Knaggs The hockey in particular has been Year 8 Achievement Rachel Langthorne very successful .We are currently Year 8 Commitment Libby Paxton county champions at all the three age Year 9 Achievement Louise Elliott and groups U/18.U/16 and U/14. All three Mary Maceneney age groups also got to the north finals for the National cup and the U/16’s Year 9 Commitment Rhianna Connor reached the north finals-an Year 10 Achievem ent Lyndsay Connor outstanding record for a small Year 10 Com mitm ent Hannah Neal number of pupils.A large number of Year 11 Achievement Sophia Ward girls represented the junior Year 11 commitment Abi Wilson academies,county and north of Year 12 Achievem ent Katy Paxton England. As can be seen from the reports Year 12 Com m itm ent Zoe Smith below a large percentage of the girls Sockett trophy for tennis Sam Wilkes competes for the school and there has Hockey Award Sam Harrison been a great deal of improvement Hockey Improvement Abi W ilson throughout the ages and sports. Parkinsons Netball Captain Becky Storey Lowes Hockey captains Trophy Sophia Ward The annual sports dinner was well Thompson Netball trophy Kate Finch attended and Mrs Weston kindly presented the prizes. Bellerby Cross-Country Trophy Sam Harrison Walker swimming trophy Becky Storey Many thanks to all the staff who have Dedication to sport Jess Grahamslaw helped develop the teams. Mr Sportswoman Sam Harrison and Fishwick, Mr Stacey on the hockey Kate Finch pitch, Mrs Connor Mrs Sweeting and Miss Plummer throughout the sports and Genevieve the gap student. SPORT

1 st X1 Hockey Hopefully, all the girls that are leaving continue to enjoy playing hockey at whatever level they aspire to. For all The 2008 girls Hockey Team had a big challenge in the girls returning, the challenge is to perform as well trying to master the outstanding achievements of the next season. 2007 team. They rose to the occasion and as a team have had an excellent season to match or even surpass the An outstanding season - well done! efforts of 2007. Michael Fishwick

The team won 10 matches, drew 1 game and lost just 1 game. They won the County Cup Competition and beat Barnard Castle convincingly 3 - 0 to progress as far as RESULTS the Northern Semi finals. ODs won 4-2 Ampleforth lost 5-0 As a team they were committed and trained hard, thus Barnard Castle drew 2-2 achieving some fantastic results. King’s Tynemouth won 4-3 After losing to Ampleforth, the girls pulled together and King’s Tynemouth won 4 - 1 then did not lose another game until the semi finals of Richmond won 6 -1 the Northern National Tournament. Dame Allans won 2-0 Yarm won 7-0 The season’s highlights were a 3 - 2 win against St Peter’s won 4 - 3 Sedbergh which made it back to back victories against Sedbergh won 3-2 them, a 4 - 3 win against St Peter’s York and an excellent 3 - 0 win against Barnard Castle in the National Cup. Won County Cup - Winning all games

The team was captained by Jess Grahamslaw who did a National Cup fabulous job both as a captain and as a player. The rest Saint Roberts won 3 - 1 of the squad also performed brilliantly. The girls were Barnard Castle won 3-0 Sam Wilkes, Gabby Minchella, Chloe Deighton, Kate Finch, Maxine Bewster, Sam Harrison, Katy Paxton, Becky Heslop, Caroline Cleary, Jess Hannah, Sophia Ward, Flora Bell, Abigail Wilson, Lyndsay Connor and May Hunter.

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show their potential scoring another 2nd X1 Hockey The next match was a development six goals. The goals were scored by team game v. RGS lsts for which we Zoe Smith (4) Annelies Docx (2) and fielded a LVI and UV team. The Becky Storey (1). Once again, May he season in many ways can only result of a 5 - 0 victory was Hunter showed her potential in goal. Tbe described as frustrating for promising for next season as several players, coach and parents. A very girls set out to prove themselves as We were brought back down to earth willing and able group of girls trained potential 1st team players. The goals with our next match against St Peters, regularly but were thwarted by a lack were scored y Sophia Ward (2) Katy York with a 3 - 1 defeat. Carmen of March playing opportunities. Paxton (2) and Emily Reader (1). Jang was the outstanding player as Sadly, many of the schools on our she worked tirelessly throughout the fixture list no longer run second The third match was against King’s match. The defence of Nikki Rogers and Bea Williams put up a brave fight against an attacking St Peters and even May struggled to keep them at bay. The only Durham goal was scored by Lyndsay Connor penalty strike.

The final game of the season was against King’s School as the rematch gave us the option of getting a hard to find 2nd XI game. Yet again we were victorious in this match.

G Connor

U16X1 Hockey

his age group do not play regular teams so we only played four School, Tynemouth and a very good fixtures but are pulled from matches in the season. result of 7 - 0 was achieved. Becky senior and U/15 teams for cup games. Storey led her team confidentally They have been very successful The first game was a defeat to from the front. Ironically the first getting to the last 16 (North final )of Ampleforth (0 -3 ). In the first half half was 1 - 0 and a disallowed the national cup and winning the the girls contained Ampleforth Durham goal. In the second half the county cup. Sophia Ward led the effectively and it was 0 - 0 at half girls buckled down and began to team into the county cup . They won time. May Hunter made some excellent saves which helped keep us in the game. Rachael Parker worked tirelessly as a mid but the girls found it hard to get the ball into the opposing circle. The second half demonstrated a need to improve our fitness as we conceded 3 quick goals near the end of the match.

Our next match saw us away at Barnard Castle on a very wet and windy morning. We watched the 1st XI begin their match as the sky became blacker and blacker. Sadly, their match and ours were cancelled as a flood covered the school end of the astro and the ball stopped dead in its tracks.

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all their matches having 18 goals for and 0 against which is an exceptional record. Sophia’s exceptional play was supported by great attacks from Pippa Heron, Abi Wilson and Flora Bell The defeated schools were Barnard Castle, Durham High, Polam hall Emmanuel and Framwellgate. They then went into the national cup with Abi Wilson as captain winning their first games convincingly before coming up against Barnard Castle .The whole team struck in and worked in support and defence effectively. The final 3-1 score was well deserved and put them into the north semi-final tournament. Lyndsay Connor played particularly well in the Barny game dispersing the ball got a lot from the season. Many of disappointing loss 2-3 in the final few effectively and Carmen Yang ran the girls have suddenly realised that minutes but was a great improvement tirelessly in attack and defence. playing sport is more than just on the 0-5 loss the year before. Annelies Docx and Emily Reader turning up on a Saturday. Having lost Hannah Neal marked and tackled also created opportunities in the all but one match at U/14 level last well and Kate Emmerton took ran circle. year there target was to win at least forward with more determination The tournament was tougher four. They started against a very than previously. challenge but we managed two wins strong Ampleforth side and defended We played a number of other schools and one los which put us through to extremely well in the first half only with varied results. Rosie Barron the last 16 after penalties. On this losing 0-2 at half time but fitness and played regularly in goal and became occasion goalkeeper May Hunter a lack of consistent skills let them more confident as the season held her nerve and saved some down as the time progressed. The progressed Jessica Forster, Lyndsey excellent goals.We then went to final score 0-6 did not reflect the Bolton and Steph Harland also played Manchester but the strength of teams efforts in defence and the strong for part of the season. Our final two from large schools such as Wakefield striking. matches were against Sunderland were too strong but the whole team The first win came the next week High which we won 8-0 and Fyling did not give in, fighting to the last against R.G.S. A convincing first 10 Hall which was won 12-0. These game and coming away with their minutes saw us up by 3 goals. Pippa were very convincing and showed pride intact. To get to this stage of a Heron made a number of good runs how the team had begun to work national cup is outstanding for the into top ‘D’ and Harriet Ward on the together and at a great rate of play. small number of girls’ wc have to far post deflected the shots at Pippa Heron was a strong and choose from. Well Done to the whole goal .R.G.S. got into their circle a determined captain and was team. couple of times but Naomi Gourlay supported by outstanding play from and Soo Choi were there to prevent Lyndsay Connor. Congratulations to KE Dougal any danger to the goalkeeper. The both of these girls who played for final score 8-0 reflected a game area and county throughout the year. U15 X1 Hockey which we dominated. Dame Allans was the next win 3-1, a KE Dougal pleasing result against a strong side. Rosie Wilkinson and Lucy Pedley he 08-09 season at U/15 level began to run and tackle in mid field has been great success in terms T with a little more competitive edge of skill improvement for a number of and Lyndsay Connor broke through girls’. There are not a huge number of the defence to score a great goal from pupils in this age group but those a strike at top ‘D ’. who have dedicated themselves have The Kings' match was a 41 SPORT

U13 Hockey

The U13 team have made lots of progress this season and whilst victory often eluded them, they have become increasingly confident in their play. Libby Paxton has proven to be a reliable captain and made the move forward from defender to CH as her fitness has improved. Poppy Hannah is beginning to show increasing awareness in her role as a defender and has made some well timed tackles. The mids Emily Phillips, Emily Birkett and Anna Sidhu are all demonstrating greater confidence and understanding of the game. The forwards, Rachel Langthorne, Jenny Whitfield and Anna Shuttleworth, played well but lacked the ability to convert the play into goals. As the girls make the step up to 11 a side hockey next year, they need to become more competitive and show a greater desire to win. With the arrival of our Year 9 intake, there will be greater competition for places which may also spur the girls on.

Glenda Connor

U12 Hockey

The new year 7 entrants were very enthusiastic and quickly picked up the basic skills on the hockey pitch. Helena Tupou-Lisle saved a number one and lost one in this tournament They worked hard and within a few of goals as she moved with agility but this result reflected the efforts of weeks began to understand the rules across the goal and strong hitting the whole team. The final match was and tactics required to play a full from defence by laura Bennett against Grindon Hall and the game. Lauren Marsh and Georgina regularly cleared the ball up the field successes the week before had given Swart both captained the team to the wingers. Emily Knaggs the squad confidence. They enthusiastically and showed great improved considerably when picking dominated and came out worthy skills when moving forward in attack. up the ball on the wing and Anna winners 11-0 hardly letting the ball The first game against RGS saw both Oxenham made some strong runs and come out of their attacking half. Well the A and B teams losing but the team supported effectively in left mid. done to all the girls’ in year 7 and we began to understand what was With Phillippa Simpson tackling low look forward to even more expected on the pitch in terms of and with commitment this allowed us improvements next year. positioning and passing. The speed of to begin to move the bal from mid Dionne Crowe and Beth Johnson field to the wings fluently. The whole KED soon became evident and was used team progressed and by the county more readily as the term progressed. cup game in the spring term were A win against Choristers and a draw able to string a number of set plays against Durham High were the together. The won two Matches, drew particularly pleasing successes.

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the goals we needed if we were to win. Becky Storey stepped into goal keeper with great determination and her interception skills became invaluable. Our first competitive game was the first round of the area tournament which we won easily at 1st team level beating all six sides considerably 30 goals for and 8 goals against. A tight and aggressive match against Yarm was won 27-10 with Kate Finch excelling in defence blocking many attacking passes into the circle. A very close loss to RGS which should have been won was the only slight disappointment of the season but the team immediately pulled together trained hard and improved the timing of their mid court movements. Annelies Docx was beginning to hold her own in the attacking circle moving with more confidence and lifting the ball over tall defences to improve her scoring rate and Sophia Ward’s agility and handling skills in mid court linked the defence and attacks fluently. Wins against St Peters 18-14 and Durham High 39-33 proved the team were playing a high level of netball. Zoe continued to create problems for the opposition in mid court and under the post while Katy Paxton marked extremely well in defence. Abi Wilson,Becky Heslop and Rachel Parker all fought for the wing attack position while Sam Harrison showed her versatility playing almost every position throughout the season. 1st Netball

ith a large number of girls’ at Wthe beginning of the year opting for netball the competition for places was going to be strong. The abilities ranged from strong 1st team candidates to recreational players which made the logistics of coaching a little difficult but everyone pulled together and the senior netball season was extremely successful. The first selection difficulty was who to play as shooters as all of last years senior shooters had left the school. With a reshuffle of the team the height of Zoe Smith was relocated to the attacking circle to enable us to get

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Polam Hall 29-26 Barny 34-29 and Ampleforth an incredible 47-13 were their next successes. The final game against Sedbergh was always going to be a difficult task but despite the whole team giving 100% and playing a fast accurate game Sedbergh beat us in a very competitive game.Kate Finch has been an outstanding captain who has led with determination and given the team great confidence in all situations.

The a 2nd team was captained by Caroline Cleary who had an ever changing team as the 1st team players rotated. Caroline and Flora Bell worked well together in the circle and scored a large number of goals in all matches .They began the season with the area tournament in which they won 2 matches and showed if the team concentrated they had the ability for some god results. The team lost their first game in a tight match againstYarm but went on to have a good win against RGS. Nicky Rogers and Jess Grahamslaw blocked U15 Netball gave it their all but just ran out of particularly well in this game. Losses time at the end. So close! Well done against St Peters and Ampleforth did The A Team had a hard year. The girls. not dampen their efforts. Chloe standard of Netball was very high. Deighton and Rachel Parker fighting The girls still tried very hard and The team consisted of Lyndsay hard in mid court. There results did gave a hundred percent in all their Connor (Capt.) Su Choi and Rosie not reflect the level of play or the games. The Team played nine games Wilkinson shooting. Hannah Neal efforts of the girls and many matches and came close to a win in their last and Pippa Heron on the Attacking were lost in closely fought situations. match. This was a very fast and wing and Lucy Pedley, Jess skilful game ending in a draw against O’Connor and Lindsay Bolton in The 3rd team won one match against Sunderland High 12 - 12. The team Defence. Great effort by all. Yarm, Emily Jane Smith shooting effectively and Cassy Lui S. Sweeting intercepting in the defensive circle. They then lost to a very strong St. Peters side before playing Ampleforth. The score was 13-12 to Durham with one minute left but with a sudden flourish Ampleforth won 13-14 . This was an exciting game May Hunter and Beatrice Williams defended heroically. Holly Harrison, Abby Arkley and Gabby Minchella also played throughout the season.

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local derby match and our shooters The remaining games were against U14A Netball Laura Edwards and Mary McAneney Polam Hall and Sedbergh and we were on great form, leading us to an narrowly lost both by 6 goals to 7. he U14 A team played seven excellent 15-8 win. Defensively Alice Brown and Olivia matches, winning 2 and losing 5. White were outstanding and their The opening game of the season was Sadly, from then on the girls lost the work rate was exceptional. Sadly, against Yarm and we were totally out remaining games by the following the shooting didn’t live up to played by a fast and competitive scores: Ampleforth 17 - 10, Queen expectation in either of these games team and lost 17 - 1. The next game Mary’s 21 -9. Both games were and we did really well to keep the was against St Peters and we showed played in a triangular match without result so low. Savannah Holmes joined the centre court players mid session after Monique Dingley suffered an injury and she certainly justified her inclusion with some very enthusiastic and committed play.

U14B Netball

The UI4B team played four matches and sadly lost all of them. St Peters L II - 19,Ampleforth L 6 - 19, Queen Mary L 9 - 27 and Polam Hall L 3 - 12. The girls needed to show a great deal more commitment and take their 2nd team role a lot more seriously as the result didn’t really reflect their level of ability. They also needed to realise that like Savannah Holmes, they should be pushing for to team position. Rhianna Connor was a reliable and hardworking team captain.

G Connor

U13 Netball

The girls have improved a great deal since the writing of this report a year ago. In the circle the height of Rachel Langthorne and Emily Birkett was valuable and the addition of a determined Martha Philipson to the defence has helped the team to a great deal more cohesion as a team any break in between so by the become more effective. with some excellent play in the second game they were really tired Whilst we suffered four defeats we centre court from Louis Elliott, and consequently went down by a were especially pleased with our Monique Dingley and Hannah higher score. Our hosts and Queen result against St Leonards as they are Phillips. The girls managed a Mary’s both had the luxury of a a strong netballing school with vast convincing 9 - 6 victory. We then game between their matches. numbers of girls to select from. played Durham High School in a

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Libby Paxton, Jenny Whitfield and Emily Phillips made an effective job of linking the attack and defence and the girls came together as a strong unit. Rachel Langthorne led her team very ably but now needs to work in directing the girls tactically as a team. The confidence from the St Leonards match was sadly short-lived and we lost to a fast tactically aware Yarm side. The result against Tudhoe inspired the girls to keep trying and they realised that they have the ability to do well if they all work together.

Probably our best match of the season was our last game against Polam Hall, where Poppy Hannah and Martha Philipson combined really well in the defence to prevent the defeat being a much higher margin. The girls showed a great fighting spirit and I could see them all maturing in their attitude towards playing, giving hope for next season when competition for places will be stronger with an influx of new pupils.

The U13 B team only played one match v. Polam Hall which they lost 8 - 1 5 .

G Connor

U12A Netball

This year saw the beginning of a new team. As most of the girls who joined the School in September had not played much netball before. It started The U13 team played six matches and the results were as follows: off with a lot of hard work and commitment before we saw any improvement in the girls' skills, to V. Durham Johnston Lost 1 - 21 help us play at a good standard. The V. St Leonards Drew 7 - 7 A team played six games, winning V. Yarm Lost 4-25 two of them. Choristers was a 7 - 3 V. D H S Lost 15-10 win and Tudhoe Grange was a 9 - 5 V. Tudhoe Won 22-5 win. Both fantastic games. The A team also played in two Netball V. Polam Hall Lost 10-20 Tournaments. One at Barnard Castle and one at the High School where the team came 3rd. Well done! The A team consisted of Helena Tupou- Lisle,

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Beth Johnson (joint Captain) Lauren Marsh, Emily Knaggs, Georgina Swart, Philippa Simpson, Bethany Shaw, Anna Oxenham. Keep up this great effort.

U12B Netball

The B team only played one game due to bad weather. The girls played very well and won 2 0 -4 against Polam Hall. The B team also played in the tournament at the High School and came 4th. Well done to you all! The B team consisted on Kate Yuen, Zoe Jackson, Tamsin Morton, Melissa Holmes, Ania Khan, Dionne Crow, Millie O'Dair, Charlotte Welsh, Laura Bennett and Alex Davies.

G Connor

1^T Rounders

he rounders is always a short Tseason with exam pressure but it is very intense and the senior team had a two year unbeaten record to uphold. Hard training and skills work on hitting and fast accurate fielding was the early emphasis. Chloe Deighton captained the three matches. Our first match against Sedbergh would as ever be competitive from both sides. We had a good first innings with Kate Finch Sam Harrison and Jess Grahamslaw batting well. The fielding of Abi Wilson and catches from Katy Paxton put Sedbergh under pressure. Our second innings batting was not quite as good but we were tight in the field and quickly put the strong Sedbergh team under pressure. A final win 18- 15 was a very fair result. Yarm were next Sophia ward and Maxine Brewster were able to play which strengthened the batting. Sophia in particular scored a high percentage of the rounders. Kate finch and Jess Grahamslaw got a lot of players out

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with accurate fielding between backstop and 1st bay .While Sam prevented a lot of half rounders at 2nd. A win 14-8 gave the squad confidence for the final game. Polam Hall had some big hitters but by now Flora was bowling more quickly and Zoe Smith was hitting well. Rounders from most players but particularly Sophia, Kate, Katy and Sam who gave us a total of 27 rounders. Chloe stopped a lot of balls at third and Katy stumped players at 4th . We quickly got the whole team out in both innings and they only managed 7 rounders. A convincing win was pleasing and meant another unbeaten season.

KE Dougal Sadly U14 team only managed to play two matches against Sedbergh U12 Rounders which they lost 161A - 23 and a well U15 Rounders fought victory of 16 - 8 against With this being the first time our Year Polam Hall. Mary McAneney has 7 girls have played as a team been the strongest player with some together, I think they tried very hard. Unfortunately, some of our rounders good fielding and batting which took Unfortunately, some of our matches matches were cancelled. This meant the advantage of her left handed were cancelled. The girls got to play we only played two games against positioning. In the field Laura two matches against other schools. other schools. We played Sedbergh Edwards made some good stops and first and lost 18-8. The girls put long throws in from the deep to the The first match we played was this defeat behind them and went on bases. against Yarm. We put out at good A to win Polam Hall 13 - 4 xh - Great Team but we lost 21-9. Win! Hopefully next year the girls will get to play more matches and continue to The girls went on to play the High Well done girls. Our rounders team develop their skills so they can play School. This was a much better consisted of Lyndsay Connor, Su at a higher level. match. The final score was 13 Zi - Choi, Hannah Neal, Lindsay Bolton, l x/i. We had put up a good fight but Pippa Heron, Lucy Pedley, Rosie Glenda Connor lost in our fielding. Good try. Wilkinson, Jess O'Connor, Jessica Forster. Our A Team consisted of Anna Oxenham, Lauren Marsh, Emily S. Sweeting Knaggs, Beth Johnson, Kate Yuen, U13 Rounders Charlotte Welsh, Bethany Shaw, Georgina Swart, Helena Tupou-Lisle, U14 Rounders The U13 rounders team played three Laura Bennett. matches and sadly lost all of them. The first two matches were heavy The rounders teams seem to spend a defeats to both Choristers and Yarm. U12B Rounders lot of time practising and developing The girls did not help themselves and their skills during the course of the lost as a result of weak fielding, We also played a match for our B term but ended up having very few batting and lack of tactical awareness. Team. The girls worked really hard match playing opportunities. We However, whilst losing to the High and drew with Choristers 12'/i have either faced the problems of School they showed that they can play rounders each. Well done girls. The cancellation of a lack of opposing quite effectively as a team if they pull team consisted or Philippa Simpson, schools playing competitive rounders. together with some excellent fielding, Millie O ’Dair, Tamsin Morton, Sadly the triangular matches against although their batting still lacks Melissa Holmes, Zoe Jackson, Alex Barnard Castle and Queen Mary’s fell sufficient power and accuracy to Davies, Dionne Crowe, Ania Khan, victim to the weather. enable them to win matches. Laura Bennett.

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An enthusiastic group of under 13 against Barnard Castle. 1st Tennis players also played in the cup and The inter house competitions were leagues. Martha Phillips was tightly fought .Macloed won the Y7 exceptionally strong maintaining long competition 4-0 the 1st couple being t Senior level this season was rallies and a high standard Emily Knaggs and Anna Oxenham Acutailed by a lack of players and throughout. She was supported by the and the second couple Alex Davies exams which meant we had to pull strength of Libby Paxton while the and Millie O ’dair.The Y8 out of all county cup and national cup second couple of Robyn Place and competition was also won by competitions. Sam Wilkes as captain Jenny Whitfield played as a real Macloed Martha Philipson and played throughut the year then led a team. Georgina Swart also played Robyn.Georgia Foulkes Hartley and young team into their only school match against sedbergh which they lost. Sophia Ward despite a lack of practice played well with Maxine Brewster and Harriet Ward supporting as the second couple.

The under 15 team played more matches and with a little more success. They also lost to Sedbergh but strong play by Harriet Ward,Laura Edwards, Monique Dingley and Rhianna Connor allowed them to beat Polam Hall convincingly 6-0 in their county cup first game. The same team played most of the season with many closely fought fixtures. They were finally knocked out of the cup by Durham High and lost narrowly to Johnson in their league match.

Poppy Hannah making up the tem. At inter level Macloed won 5-4 with many close games. Laura Edwards and Monique Dingley of Pimlico did particularly well to win all three matches . The senior competition was more closely fought with a final score of 2-2 but Pimlico came out winners. Abi Wilson and Annelies Docx from Macloed did extremely well to win both their matches. Individually the Y7 and Y 8 had a school tournament. All the pupils took part and the final results were.

Y7 1st Anna Oxenham 2nd Emily Knaggs

Y8 1st Martha Philipson 2nd Robyn Place.

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Swimming

he swimming season kicked off Tin January with a three schools event at Ampleforth College with Durham competing against Ampleforth and Sedbergh. Our U15s kicked off their season with a convincing win but our U 18s came third. Overall this meant that we came second in our opening fixture. Our next two fixtures, the first against Ashville College and the second against Barnard Castle, proved as usual to be our toughest with both our U15s and U18s coming in second best in each. Pride was to be regained at our last inter-school came 36th out of 52 entrants with a in fact they won nearly every race fixture where we competed against time of 4:16.52. They then swam a they swam in. On the girls side Sedbergh again. This time both our time of 2:11.14 to finish 38th out of Pimlico took the spoils winning both U 15s and U 18s had left their best 51 teams in the 4 x 50m Medley the girls relay and overall trophies. swims for last, winning both age relay. The finishing positions in both Well done to Emily Birkett who groups very easily. Overall we had were higher than previous years and broke her own record in the 2 length one win, one second place and two in the Freestyle event the team went butterfly and 4 x 1 length individual losses. faster than last year. medley events. Her times also meant that she now holds the senior girls Our only girls’ inter-school fixture The School’s swimming season and U16 records in both events. this year was against Ashville finished with House swimming. In College and like last year it proved to the senior events Caffinites and Coach: Mr C Fordyce be a very tough. We had some Pimlico won both their respective Assistant Coach: Mrs C Ecclestone excellent swims by Emily Birkett, events, taking the relay and overall Boy’s Captain: Matthew Hand Rachael Parker and Becky Storey but titles. The highlight was Rachael Girl’s Captain: Becky Storey unfortunately the girls came in 2nd in Parker taking one second off the both the U 15 and U 18 events. Senior Girls 2 length backstroke record, taking it down to Our inter-school season finished with 31,42seconds. In the junior events our annual participation in the Caffinites dominated the boys’ races; invitational Bath Cup and Otter Medley on the 13th March. The girls’ team of Emily Birkett (Yr7), Rosie Barron (Yr9), Rachael Parker (Yrl2) and Becky Storey (Yrl3) competed first in the 4 x 50m Freestyle relay. They clocked a time of 2:09.84, finishing 19th out of 35 teams, higher than last years placing. Next came the 4 x 50m Medley relay event which they swam in a time of 2:34.20, finishing 27th out of 34 entrants. The boys’ team consisting of Matthew Hand (Yrl3), Stuart Kirkley (Yrl3), Dan Cox (Yr 9) and Tom Edwards (Yrl3) competed first in the 4 x 100m Freestyle relay and

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training tips and Water Polo advice, and I feel the extra coaching really his season has been one of mixed contributed to our Tresults, with six of the fourteen improvement this games being won. season. Leading up to our annual trip to Congratulations go Bradford Grammar School for the to Gavin Dingley English Schools’ regional who was awarded tournament, we played three games at Half School Sports Colours, and to Sam Under 18 level winning against Catterick and a Durham University Ciampolillo and team, and losing to Durham City. In Thomas Edwards Bradford we played three teams, who were re­ losing narrowly to a very strong awarded half Sports Bolton School who went on to win Colours. the tournament convincingly. We Congratulations are battled with Yorkshire Martyrs also due to Matthew drawing 2-2, before going on to lose Hand,Jonny to Bradford Grammar 2-0. This was Lowden, Lewis a very productive tournament for us, Cunningham- teaching us a lot, especially against Robinson and Bolton who are one of the best water Stewart Kirkley, polo schools in the country. who were awarded During the Christmas term the under Full School Sports Colours for water 17 team, captained by Tom Newbould, played two matches, polo. Fraser Kirkley was awarded the winning against Newcastle R.G.S. Connor Cup for the convincingly 15-8, then losing the return fixture by just one goal. best player below the sixth form. During the Easter term the under 16 For many of the team this is our last and 15 teams both made appearances. year, and I would like to thank them The under 15s, captained by Matthew and wish them good luck as they Calvert, beat Catterick 12-4, while move on. I hope you continue to the under 16s, led by Fraser Kirkley, play! This means, however, that the lost to a very good Sedgefield team. number of people at the school who The under 18 team also lost to an play water polo is going to drop experienced and well drilled significantly, so I'd also like to use Sedgefield team, but won against this chance to urge anyone who Catterick in their last game of the might consider playing to give it a season, 15-8. go. It’s a great sport to be involved The under 15s had their final game in in, with huge fitness benefits and a the Summer term, with a victory great atmosphere, especially when against Catterick. The inter-house you’re part of the team. It has been my pleasure to captain the tournaments also took place in the summer. MacLeod won the senior team through this great sporting year. girls' and shared the Year 9-10 girls’ I would like to offer my personal shield with Pimlico. School House thanks, in addition to those of the won the senior boys’ tournament and team, to Mr. Renshaw, whose time, Poole won the Year 9-10s. enthusiasm, counsel and commitment This year we saw several players have been very much appreciated. joining local water polo clubs in From all of us, thank you, for another order to gain experience and match great season. Mr. John Newbould of practice. Joining Durham City or Eden House Nursery very kindly Sedgefield, who play in Newton sponsored the Under 18 T-shirts and Aycliffe, is a great way to improve hoodies this year. Your generosity is very much appreciated, thank you. basic skills as well as fitness levels. I sport. In a new venture, players from would thoroughly recommend either Durham University came to our pool club, both clubs offering a wealth of Stewart Kirkley, club captain. on Wednesday afternoons and offered experience and a passion for the

Dunelmian 2.008-09 51 Athletics Having witnessed Bradley’s The day began well with both performance James Grant was Bradley Pears for the Intermediates spurred on to emulate his peer. This and Stephan Adamson in the Senior he did with James wining his TYNESIDE SENIOR SCHOOLS age group winning their events competition comfortably with an TRACK & FIELD comfortably in the Javelin and Shot impressive throw of 37.52m. Joe CHAMPIONSHIPS Putt respectively. Bradley also went Douthwaite in the intermediates was on to come 2nd in the 200m in a great competing in the Pole Vault with him The Durham School athletics season time of 23.01 sec along with his very also being a novice at the event kicked off at the Tyneside Senior impressive first throw of the season finished a very credible second with a Schools Track & Field Athletics (39.41m). jum p of 2.10m. Championships at Monkton Athletics Stadium, Jarrow on Monday 27th Position Athlete Group Event April. It wasn't the best of days to open the athletics season by far as 1st Stephan Adamson Seniors Shot Putt conditions were dreadful with heavy 1st James Grant Seniors Javelin Bradley Pear Intermediates Javelin downpours hampering proceedings 1st which was having a real effect upon 2nd Bradley Pears Intermediates 200m athletic performance. A small 2nd Joe Douthwaite Intermediates Pole Vault dedicated group of Durham School athletes was selected for this meeting 3rd Matthew Hand Seniors 1500m as many senior athletes were unavailable due to examination 4th Thomas Newbould Seniors 3000m commitments, but this did not hamper 4th Michael O ’Brien Intermediates Long Jump proceeding at all for Durham.

BARNARD CASTLE VS DURHAM, POCKLINGTON & Position Athlete G roup Event SEDBERGH SCHOOL 1st Tom Wilkinson U15 High Jump 1st Tom Wilkinson U15 800m The next fixture was away at 1st Matthew Roberts U15 Javelin Barnard Castle on Saturday the 2nd 1st Tom Johnston U15 Triple Jump of May with Pockington and Sedbergh School also competing on 2nd Harry Armstrong U15 Javelin the day. A small but dedicated group 2nd Tom Wilkinson U15 400m of athletes made themselves available for this fixture with a 3rd Liam Wilson U15 High Jump number of young athletes in the team competing against older opposition. 4th Luke Elliott U15 Long Jump The U15 year group did extremely 4th Tom Johnston U15 800m well with a number of athletes gaining medal position standings. Special congratulations to Thomas Wilkinson for winning both the High Jump and 800m with him also narrowly missing out on 1 st place in the 400m to come 2nd. Matthew Roberts must also be commended for a fantastic throw in the Javelin with him achieving a distance of 28.7m which earned him a convincing 1st place. INVITATION TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Position Athlete Group Event 1st Zoe Smith Seniors High Jump The next fixture and one of the most prestigious athletics meetings in the 2nd James Gant Seniors Javelin Durham School Athletics calendar 2nd Tom Kill Intermediates Long Jump was the North of England Invitation Track & Field Championships at 2nd Mary McAneney Juniors 100m Gateshead International Athletics Stadium on Wednesday 6th May. 3rd Sam Harrison Seniors 1500m Each and every year this event proves to be the most challenging of events 3rd Joe Dauthwaite Intermediates Pole Vault for the Durham School athletes, with 3rd Robbie Griffin Intermediates Javelin over 20 Independent Schools 3rd Tom Wilkinson Juniors High Jump competing, the standard of athletic 3rd Hannah Neal Juniors 300m performance on show is exceptional. Bearing this in mind any medals we secure on the day, are very well 4th Joe Owens Intermediates Discus deserved and obviously reflect very 4th Tom Johnston Juniors Triple Jump talented athletes indeed. 4th Toby Hunter Juniors 3000m Overall the athletes performed exceptionally well with Durham 4th Michael Hylton Juniors 800m ending with 1 gold, 3 silver and 5 4th Tom Wilkinson Juniors 400m bronze medals, although, all 4th place athletes must also be mentioned with themselves doing the school proud.

DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS Position Athlete Group Event CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st Hannah Neal Intermediates 300m 1st Michael Hylton Juniors Long Jump One of the most important athletic 1st Mary McAneney Juniors 100m meetings in our calendar is the 1st Tom Wilkinson Juniors High Jump Durham Central Schools Track & Field Championships which was held 2nd Lyndsay Connor Intermediates Javelin at Shildon Athletics Stadium on 2nd Jack Buchanan-Robinson Intermediates 400m Wednesday 13th of May. This is a 2nd Michael Hylton Juniors 800m big event for our athletes as it also a 2nd Louise Elliott Juniors High Jump means for selection to represent 2nd Tom Wilkinson Juniors 400m Durham Central in future Inter- 2nd Junior Girls Juniors 4x100m Relay County Competitions as well as being a team event. Over the past few years we have 3rd Jessica O’Connor Intermediates 800m begun to build a reputation for 3rd Jonny Galbraith-Brown Intermediates Triple Jump ourselves in terms of our athletics 3rd Lewis Blamire Intermediates Javelin and today was no exception. Results 3rd Adam Smith Intermediates 1500m were coming in thick and fast which 3rd Alex Swart Intermediates 100m Durham School athletes achieving 3rd Catrina Hawkes Juniors Shot Putt fantastic performances with many 3rd Ben Thompson Juniors 1500m finishing in the top three of their 3rd Mary McAneney Juniors Long Jump event. As you can see there are far 3rd Tom Johnston Juniors Triple Jump too many to mention and I must 3rd Michael White Juniors Shot Putt admit since I have been at Durham 3rd Monque Dingley Juniors 75m Hurdles School these are the best set of results I have seen from our athletes. 3rd Elliott MacDonald Juniors 80m Hurdles 3rd Junior Boys Juniors 4x100m Relay

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Durham were competing against 12 combined Girls and Boys results with to an excellent whole team other local schools in the Durham both the Junior Boys, Girls and performance. Central area with many having big Intermediate Boys gaining 3rd place Congratulations to all Intermediates. reputations for their athletics namely positions in their groups. Durham Considering that it was a Yr 10 team, St Leonard’s and Durham Johnston School finished 3 points from 2nd excluding Yr 11, they must all be who are much bigger schools. place and 25 from 1st. It was a very commended on their outstanding Overall Durham not surprisingly but close competition with all athletes performance as they were competing pleasingly finished 3rd overall with performing well with all contributing against older athletes.

DURHAM INTER-COUNTY TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Result Athlete Group Event Result Following the Durham Central Championships 5 Durham School 1st Michael Hylton Juniors Long Jump 4.48m athletes were selected to represent 2nd Tom Wilkinson Juniors High Jump 1.72m Durham Central at the Durham Inter- 3rd Hannah Neal Juniors 300m 43sec County Track & Field Athletics Championships which was held at 4th Alex Swart Intermediates 100m 12.6sec Monkton Stadium, Jarrow on 5th Mary McAnaney Juniors 100m 13.4sec Saturday, 13th June.

I must congratulation all athletes for with his run-up on the day which Both Michael and Tom will now go earning their Durham Central hindered his jumping as he has in past on to represent Durham County at the Athletics representative honours. It is competitions he has jumped much Inter-County Regional a well deserved honour with these further distances. Championships at Carlisle on athletes beating pupils from other Congratulations must also go to Tom Saturday 20th June. Unfortunately, well established athletics schools to Wilkinson for coming 2nd in the High the event had to be cancelled so there gain entry to the next stage. Jump. However, the most impressive will be a selection meeting now to see Special congratulations to Michael thing about his performance was the which athletes will gain entry into the Hylton for achieving a fantastic result fact that had achieved both a County County teams. in coming 1st in the Junior Long and National entry standard jump of Jump. Unfortunately, he had issues 1.72m. Very well done Tom.

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BARNARD CASTLE VS DURHAM, P osition A thlete Group Event POCKLINGTON, SEDBERGH, YARM & GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL 1st Billy Hart Yr 7 Shot Putt* 1st Rhys Morpeth Yr 7 1500m Another athletics meeting was held at Barnard 1st Kate Yuen Yr 7 Javelin Castle on Saturday 13th June for Junior age group 1st Matthew Roberts Yr 8 Javelin athletes. 1st Louise Elliott Yr 9 200m This was a fantastic day indeed. Having 6 schools 1st Lyndsay Connor Yr 10 Javelin compete in this competition, at first it was thought it might be a tough day at the office, but that idea 2nd Rhys Morpeth Yr 7 100m was soon to be shattered. The results began to flood 2nd Jonathan Fletcher Yr 7 400m in with a number of athletes earning medal position 2nd Robert McAneney Yr 7 800m standings. There are far too many to mention but I 2nd Jonathan Fletcher Yr 7 Javelin believe a couple need special congratulations. Billy 2nd Rhys Morpeth Yr 7 Long Jump Hart not only won his event but broke the Shot Putt 2nd Bethany Shaw Yr 7 Shot Putt record, while Rhys Morpeth ended with a 1st and 2nd Emily Birkett Yr 8 1500m two 2nd places. Once again Matthew Roberts 2nd Luke Elliott Yr 8 800m excelled in the Javelin this season and won in 2nd Toby Hunter Yr 8 1500m convincing fashion with a throw just under 30m. 2nd Tom Johnson Yr 9 Long Jump All athletes must be congratulated on a fantastic 2nd Bethany Dodds Yr 9 1500m whole team performance. We have a vast number of 2nd Anna McKernan Yr 9 Long Jump talented athletes at Durham School. The future 2nd Catriona Hawkes Yr 9 Shot Putt looks bright indeed. 2nd Louise Elliott Yr 9 High Jump 2nd Adam Smith Yr 10 1500m

3rd Georgina Foukes-Hartley Yr 8 Shot Putt 3rd Alistair Lumsden Yr 8 100m 3rd Alistair Lumsden Yr 8 Long Jump 3rd Toby Simpson Yr 8 Shot Putt 3rd Savannah Holmes Yr 9 800m 3rd Monique Dingley Yr 9 100m 3rd Lyndsay Connor Yr 10 Long Jump 3rd Jack Buchannan-Robinson Yr 10 200m 3rd Jack Buchannan-Robinson Yr 10 High Jump 3rd Lewis Blamire Yr 10 Javelin 3rd Lucy Pedley Yr 10 200m 3rd Su-Choi Yr 10 800m 3rd Lyndsay Connor Yr 10 100m 3rd Su-Choi Yr 10 800m

Dunelmian 2008-09 55 RED HOUSE SCHOOL Result Athlete G roup Event INVITATION TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st Dylan Yau U13 75m Hurdles 13.19sec 1st Toby Hunter U13 1500m 5.18min A new fixture in the calendar this year 1st Matthew Roberts U13 Javelin 31.42m was the Red House School Initiation Track & Field Championships held at 2nd Alistair Lumsden U13 100m 13.29sec Clairville Stadium, Middlesbrough on 2nd Alistair Lumsden U13 200m 27.01 sec Monday, 15th June. 3rd Alistair Lumsden U13 Long Jump 4.56m All athletes in the U13 boys team 3rd Dylan Yau U13 High Jump 1.40m must be given special congratulation 3rd - Dylan Yau U13 4 x 100m Relay - for achieving a fantastic feat with no - Rhys Morpeth athlete recording a position lower - Luke Elliott than 4th place in the whole - Alistair Lumsden competition. Durham athletes performed well with Dylan Yau 4th Luke Elliott U13 800m 2.40min winning his first 75m Hurdles event 4th Rhys Morpeth U13 400m 78sec in impressive fashion along with Toby 4th Toby Hunter U13 Triple Jump 8.53m Hunter in the 1500m. Once again 4th Toby Simpson U13 Shot Putt 7.51m Matthew Roberts dominated in the 4th Chris Field U13 Discus 20.78m Javelin but this time he did not only win the competition but won group events which include year 9 from 1st position. Bearing in mind convincingly with a massive throw, athletes, he has some real potential if how close the competition had been breaking the 30m barrier, and continues in this frame of mind. and with Durham missing a number achieving a throw of 31,42m. Durham lead the team competition for of talented athletes due to a cricket Matthew has real talent and a long while, however, finally ended fixture the sporting talent at Durham considering he is a year 8 competing 3rd overall out of 8 competing school is very healthy indeed. the majority of the time in Junior age with them only being 6 points away

CASTERTON VS DURHAM & Position Athlete G roup Event SEDBERGH SCHOOL 1st Dione Cowe U12 85m Hurdles GIRLS Competition 1st Helena Tupolu-Lisle U12 Shot Putt 1st Louise Elliott U14 High Jump On Saturday 20th June the girls made their way to Casterton School for a 2nd Kate Yuen U12 Javelin triangular competition also involving 2nd Laura Bennett U12 Discus Sedbergh School. The Durham girls 2nd Under 12A Team U12 4x100m Relay did themselves proud with many 2nd Under 13A Team U13 4x100m Relay putting in terrific performances. With 2nd Louise Elliott U14 200m so many girls finishing in the top 3 of 2nd Mary McAneney U14 High Jump their event it is a great sign to us all of 2nd Mary McAneney U14 Long Jump how many talented and promising U14 4x100m Relay athletes we have at Durham School. 2nd Under 14A Team Well done to both the U12 A & B 4x100m Relay teams for coming 2nd 3rd Under 12B Team U12 4x100m Relay and 3rd in this event. 3rd Helena Tupolu Lisle U12 High Jump The weather was really good 3rd Georgina Swart U12 Long jump considering it had rained all the way 3rd Emily Knaggs U12 Javelin across on the bus. The girls tried 3rd Emily Knaggs U12 Rounders Ball Throw really hard and competed in good 3rd Gerogina Swart U12 800m spirit, their teacher commented upon 3rd Phillipa Simpson U12 1500m the excellent behaviour and attitude 3rd Martha Phillipson U13 800m of our girls which was very 3rd Emily Birkett U13 100m gratifying. The following were the 3rd Mary McAneney U14 100m most notable performances on the 3rd Olivia White U14 Discus day. 3rd Catrona Hawkes U14 Javelin 3rd Monique Dingley U14 Long Jump

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DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOLS Position Athlete Group Event JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2nd Martha Phillipson Yr 8 800m

The final fixture of the season saw 3rd Martha Phillipson Yr 8 Javelin the girls compete in the Durham 3rd Kelly Yuen Yr 7 Javelin Central Junior Track & Field Championships, held at the Riverside It was a tremendously hot day with the top 3 finishing positions. Athletics Stadium, Chester-le-Street athletes really feeling the effects of on Tuesday 24th June. The boys had the heart. The girls performed really JG James to withdraw as there were a number well considering the tough conditions Master i/c Athletics of cricket fixtures on that day. with a few girls managing to get into

New Durham School Athletics Records Sports Day ATHLETE AGE GROUP EVENTRECORD DURHAM SCHOOL M. McAneney Junior Girls 100m 13.4sec INTER-HOUSE TRACK & L. Elliott Junior Girls 200m 29.9sec FIELD ATHLETICS L. Elliott Junior Girls 800m 2:43.0min CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 T. Wilkinson Junior Boys High Jump 1.72m The day began with the both the year Su Choi Intermediate Girls 1500m 6:07.2min 7 and 8 pupils travelling down to J. Douthwaite Intermediate Boys Pole Vault 2.10m Maiden Castle Athletics Stadium at Z. Smith Senior Girls High Jump 1.45m 11:30am to begin the day early while MacLEOD Senior Girls 4x100m Relay 61.01 sec the rest of the school arriving at 1:30pm on Friday 19th June. again MacLeod House with 167pts determination to excel and attain Weather conditions were rather for the girls. Finally the senior Under each and every pupils personal mixed with sporadic rain showers in 17 category was won by Poole potential. the morning but nothing was going House for the boys with 136pts and to stop the pupils from performing to Pimlico House for the girls with Well done to everyone that competed their best and representing their 159pts. today and for those who achieved the houses. Fortunately, the rain highest accolade of winning their subsided and the sun shone through The Final Overall standings for the event and achieving a new event and in the afternoon we were blessed Boys was in 3rd place School House record. The Championship has with bright sunshine which raised the with 570pts, Poole in 2nd with marked the conclusion of the current spirits of both staff and athletes alike. 577pts, however, clear and deserved season for the School’s Athletic Club It was also fantastic to see so many winners for the day was Caffinites in what has been a great day of parents come and support the event House with 651 pts. Well done competition, sportsmanship and this year. Caffinites House on a fantastic day determination. Well done all! and no small achievement realising In conclusion to the day scores were the close competition throughout the toted up and House winners were day. The Final Overall standings for determined. In the Under 12 Boys the Girls was again a very close Category Caffinites House ran out contest. MacLeod House proved just comfortable winners with 151 pts too strong and finished with 748pts with Pimlico House winning in the with Pimlico House scoring 685pts. girls with 161 pts, while in the Under 13 Boys again Caffinites House won Numerous records were set with 124pts with Pimlico House throughout the day and throughout again winning the girls category with the athletics season. I must 137pts. While School House finished congratulate these athletes on some ahead with 132pts in the Under 14 excellent athletic performance. This Boys with MacLeod House in the just demonstrates the standard of girls with 185pts. While the Under sporting excellence held at Durham 15 age group was won by Poole School and all the staff and pupils House for the boys with 160pts and must be congratulated on their shear

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considering Year Result Cross Country Club Athlete that there were near to 80-100 Khalil Thompson Yr 13 18th in each race, English Schools Fell Running Nicholas Mitchinson Yr 7 22nd the Durham Championships Ross Chapman Yr 8 32nd athletes must Rhys Morpeth Yr 7 44th be commended The season began with a new Alistair Lumsden Yr 8 57th on some competition for the Durham School Charlie Baird Yr 10 62nd brilliant Cross-Country athletes. Sedbergh Victor Skerrat Yr 10 64th performances. were hosting the newly founded Luke Elliott Yr 8 69th Notably, English Schools Fell Running Kieran Atkinson Yr 8 75th Khalil Championships on Sunday 28th Thompson September. There were runners challenge lay ahead of them. must be congratulated on his 18th competing in all age groups with the The completion was fierce with place in the Senior event but a bright runners coming from all over the most promising athletes competing new star in the Juniors shone brightly for Durham. Conditions were perfect country to compete. The Durham that day with Nicholas Mitchinson pupils performed outstandingly, on a bright and sunny Sunday coming 22nd in his race. Well done afternoon, although, after realising bearing in mind many had not trained to all athletes and specifically to the that much for the event with it being the course of the race itself and a hill Yr 8 and 9 team who finished in 11th or Everest proportion bearing down so early in the school year. place out of 17 other schools. on the Durham School boys, they Considering the results it seems that were in not doubt that a mighty Durham did not do that well but

Tyneside Senior Schools place. There Cross-Country Championship were a number of other Another new fixture to the Durham respectable School Cross-County club was the performances boys’ Tyneside Senior Schools Cross- from Luke County Championships held at Tower Elliot, who Moore, Newcastle on Wednesday 3rd him self is December. It was a bitterly cold day developing into with snow showers, ideal Cross- a very fine long Country conditions, well that is what distance runner the athletes were told. The ground and others but was very boggy with a tough course too many to set out on the picturesque Tower mention. Moore terrain which would test the Another notable performance best o f runners and was from the very experienced athlete their determination Athlete Age Group Result that is Matthew Hand for the Senior to conquer both the boys with him finishing in 12th place. elements and Toby Hunter Juniors 11th The overall combined team results course ahead of Jordan Grosert Juniors 12th concluded with the Junior boys team them. Matthew Hand Seniors 12th finishing in 4th place narrowly Luke Elliott Juniors 21st missing out on 3rd by 1 miniscule The day began well Thomas Newbould Seniors 24th point, while the Senior boys team with a fine run by Nicholas Mitchinson Juniors 27th finished in 4th place out of 12 Toby Hunter in the Sam Ciampolillo Seniors 27th competing schools. Considering the Juniors. Having Peter Baird Seniors 33rd strength and depth of the other finished in 11th Patrick Stansby Seniors 34th competing schools in the competition place we thought Rhys Morpeth Juniors 45th the Durham runners must be that was a fantastic Ben Thompson Intermediates 47th commended on their resilience in result but not far Jack Buchanan-Robinson Intermediates 55th such testing conditions and being behind was Jordan James Whyte Intermediates 56th their first attempt in the competition. Grosert who Alex Oselton Juniors 61st This adds to their splendid efforts. finished in 12th Ben Cronin Intermediates 63rd Well done to all.

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This year Durham School had its very first Table Tennis competition away to Newcastle School for Boys on Wednesday 25th of March. A team of 8 Underl5 boys from varying age groups took part in a round robin tournament for a lhr period. Considering all the boys houses at Durham have a table tennis table of their own and as there are yearly Inter-House competitions with pupils constantly playing one another within their houses there were a number of talented players available for selection. moments of the competition Durham Mitchinson, Arthur Li and Matthew It was a very close contest with scores moved ahead and ended victorious Izatt-Lowery for all winning 10 evenly matched for the majority of the winning 52-47. Special games each, lhr period, but during the closing congratulations must go to James

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school day timetable over the past few University this year. The partnership years, the sports programme has had has seen a number of university An overview to adapt and utilise every minute! students helping to coach our water- This has forced us to make more use polo players. This is expected to An overview of the Sport at of the activities programme to allow develop into other sports next year. A Durham by the Director of Sport sports outside the major team games, number of our junior athletes will also more time to practise. This will take be forming a Durham School ski port at Durham School continues effect from September 2009. team, an exciting prospect. Sto push forward as the number of Cricket and Rugby at Durham School competitive fixtures continues to continue to progress as we implement My congratulations go to increase across the majority of sports. new initiatives. We have developed Sam Harrison (dressage), Both the girls and boys sports have modern strength and conditioning Tom Edwards (rowing) and once again seen some outstanding programmes to improve our athletes’ Tom Kill (rugby) who have achievements this year with the physical state as well as training them all performed to an commitment from both staff and in mental toughness through the work international level this year. students commendable. The girls’ of Sports Psychologists. A Durham hockey has seen some excellent School skills DVD has also been I would also like to pass on my thanks results this season to every and the senior member of staff girls will be who has enjoying a tour to contributed to Australia as I the sports write! There has programme at been a great Durham improvement in School. We their work ethic look forward to and commitment another over the last few competitive years which has season next clearly year. contributed to their success. Ben Mason Similar Director of achievements Sport have also been seen in the girls rowing which has complemented the already strong boys’ crews and culminated in an produced for certain key positions in outstanding Boat Club dinner held in rugby, to allow the students to hone Big School. Our water -polo teams their skills during the holidays and continue to perform at a very high outside school hours in preparation standard under the guidance of Mr for pre-season training. The Durham Renshaw. School Rugby Academy coaching Both the girls and boys athletics and camps saw a great number of cross country have been revitalised participants this year. 120 boys over the past two years under the attended the camps during the guidance of Mr James and Mrs summer. Connor. Our athletes are now very The future is looking very exciting competitive at county level with Tom with plans for a major Rugby Wilkinson competing at the National Tournament to be held at Durham Schools Championships. School ...watch this space. Stronger With a number of alterations to the links have been forged with Durham

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Rugby report We have had a number of 1st Rugby representative players throughout the school this season and they are as he 2008/09 season has seen a follows: he 1STXV re-grouped from our Tnumber of very good results Tresults of the previous season and amongst all our teams. Fielding 14 produced a solid set of performances different teams has allowed a great for the Autumn Term 2008 season. number of boys to represent Durham School on the Rugby field. County U15: George Robinson, Twenty-eight players went on the To point out a number of good pre-season training camp to France. Ben Simpson, Alex Swart, results, the 1st XV beat Ampleforth This was a very successful venture Alex Clewes, Jonny Brown 24-3 and Woodhouse Grove 24-0. and really set our team ethos and Although the senior fixtures against expectations for the season. 7.30am conditioning sessions were combined Barnard Castle were cancelled, the County U16: Lewis Hall, Henry with various outdoor adventurous U12, U13, U14 and U16 sides all beat Pemberton, Tom Kill, activities such as a high ropes course Barnard Castle with the U14s Joe Douthwaite, and canoeing. The boys trained winning 51 -5 and U 13s 34-12. The Robbie Griffin (Northumberland incredibly hard in beautiful 3rdXV secured a good victory against surroundings and rounded the week King’s, Tynemouth 70-22, as did the off well with a hard fought 15-10 win County U18: Bradley Pears, Gavin U13B team against Yarm 44-0. against Merchant Taylor’s who were A new fixture at the junior end sees Dingley, Harry Readhead also staying at the same venue as us. the U13 A, B & C teams play Thank you from the boys and myself Aysgarth School, one of the strongest North U16: Tom Kill go to Mark Bedworth and Paddy prep schools in the North. The A’s Dias for all their hard work and effort narrowly missed out on victory. on this trip. England U16: Tom Kill Despite a late comeback they lost 28- Unfortunately the Barny game was 34. The B's gained a convincing U18 North Independent Schools’ cancelled due to the atrocious victory 53-5 as did the C ’s 27-10. weather. The rest of September saw This season saw the re-introduction of Barbarians: Toby Bain, us come up against some very good Durham School 7’s tournaments at all Steven Adamson sides. In all the games we attacked or age groups. The U14 Charlton sevens defended very well in periods of the was named after Hall Charlton (OD, U18 England Independent games, but were lacking consistency Newcastle Falcons). The U15 Archer (and maybe a little bit of self-belief) Schools’ Barbarians: Steven sevens after Gareth Archer (OD, to control and therefore win the Adamson Newcastle Falcons, England) and the games. U16 Weston sevens after Mike Weston (OD, England, British Lions). U13 North Independent Schools’ The Hymers game (away) was the turning point of the season. With a Along with our junior sevens and Barbarians: Toby Simpson, number of players missing, due to the U18 Bain sevens we now, once again Ruari Bell battering we took from Sedbergh the hold a tournament at all age groups. week before, we played with real After some strong performances in all U13 England Independent purpose and conviction, scored three the tournaments, Durham U13s lost in excellent tries and defended our third Schools’ Barbarians: Ruari Bell the final of the junior tournament and of the field with authority and the U16s won the Weston Cup. Next precision. season will see the re-introduction of House rugby sevens in the Easter The next four games saw the team term. play some excellent rugby. We The end of season rugby dinner continued the ball well and finished again saw a great turn out with 220 very clinically against Carmel College in a game that was stopped parents and pupils attending. John Ben Mason after 50 minutes. The Edinburgh Bentley (England & British Lions) Master i/c Rugby game was a very good contest and a was the guest speak rounding off an draw would have been a fair result. excellent evening.

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The Dame Allans and Ampleforth games were two of our best games of the season.

Unfortunately we saved our worst performance of the season for the second half of the cup game against Kings. We were 5-0 up at half-time, but fizzled out in the second half. Psychologically the boys came back after half term in totally the wrong frame of mind to launch an attack on the national cup competition. This is hopefully a lesson they will have learnt for future years and indeed it is a lesson that they should learn for life as they progress, leave school and go on to other things. You get what you work for, not what you wish for.

We were always going to bounce back 1st XV strongly from the disappointment of To the U 6th Opponents Date Result the cup loss and on the Saturday we players who will put 40 points on the new Falcons be moving on at Merchant Taylors (Liverpool)27.8.08 15-10 Won Academy School, coached by Falcons the end of the Tynedale Tournament 31.8.08 staff and with 10 affiliated Falcons school year; Barnard Castle 6.9.08 Cancelled players in their team. Our back three Stephen Adamson RGS, Newcastle 13.9.08 0-19 Lost of Scott Jordan, Tom Kill & Stu George Bryant, Kings, Tynemouth 20.9.08 5-3 Won Lost Woodhouse were excellent that day, Jack Hope, Harry Sedbergh 27.9.08 7-52 Hymers College 4.10.08 15-7 Won but collectively the whole team Readhead, Gavin Carmel College * 8.10.08 66-0 Won played really well. Dingley, James Dame Allans 11.10.08 22-5 Won Stansby, Michael Edinburgh Academy 15.10.08 8-11 Lost In the last three games we played Turns, Stuart Ampleforth 18.10.08 24-3 Won precise and clinical rugby against Woodhouse and Kings, Tynemouth * 5.11.08 5-16 Lost Yarm and Woodhouse, scoring 46 Oliver Thomson. Gosforth HS Rugby Acad 8.11.08 40-11 Won points in total and only conceding 3. Thank you for the Yarm 15.11.08 22-3 Won In the final game in the mist at hours and hours Woodhouse Grove 22.11.08 24-0 Won 0-30 Lost Pocklington we were not helped by a that you have Pocklington 29.11.08 QEGS Hexham 6.12.08 Cancelled number of odd refereeing decisions dedicated to * = Daily Mail Cup and the score line in no way reflected training and the difference between the two teams. playing during Played Won Drawn Lost your whole time 14 9 0 5 As always I must finish with a with the rugby number of thank yous. Firstly thank club and I wish you all the very best in the second half of the nineteenth you to the 1STXV sponsors this year ; in your future rugby careers beyond century. In an era when educational Alltrac and the Maw family. Thank school. philosophy seems to change like the you to our two physios Joe and weather, this is a very pleasing and Melanie, especially to Melanie as she And finally to our captain this year ; reassuring thought. will not be with us next season after Toby Bain. He has never given two years’ excellent service. Thank anything but 100% to any aspect of you to Garath Archer and Mark his team this season. He has led by Paul Gerrard Bedworth (both ODs) for helping me example both on and off the field and 1STXV Coach coach the team. And lastly a very big is a real throw-back to an era when thank you from me and all the players character building, honour and to the parents for their unstinting integrity were the major reasons why support over this season and for many rugby was chosen as the major winter of you over the last two years. sport by the Headmasters and the boys in boy’s public boarding schools

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1st Sevens

e were the "nearly kings” of the Wsevens circuit this year, reaching three semi-finals without ever getting over the final hurdle. At the Mount 7s we put together some solid performances, with our outstanding win being 24-19 against Hymers who were to make the North of England Sevens final later on in the season. We lost in a very close fought semi-final 12-19 to Ampleforth.

At the Ampleforth 7s we won our group, beat Barnard Castle in the quarter-final then lost to a very good QEGS Wakefield side in the semi. 1st Sevens At the North 7s we reached the semi­ winning four out of our nine games. But shocks can do great things to a final of the plate tournament and lost This season, the rugby system at person; to a Hawks they definitely do. to Trent. school changed; our team changed The R.G.S defeat kicked us in to drastically from week to week gear as we went on to beat Kings At our own Bain 7s we played very depending on whether we had Under Tynemouth 31-5 with our first Turbo well to win all the games in our group, 16 players playing for us or just the Hawk performance of the year. On gaining revenge against Ampleforth old - highly trained and supremely fit the day, some under 16 players like and beating the Falcons Academy side. - gentlemen Hawks. Generally, our Lewis Hall, Mickey O'Brien, Robbie In the semi-final we went down by 4 better performances were those when Griffin, and Dave Lyall showed their tries to 3 against Barnard Castle, but we put out our “TURBO HAWKS” fleet-footedness as they pranced were always chasing the game. team in which the raw talent of the around in the way of young bucks U16s was put to use. trying to impress a potential mate, We went down to the National Our first game of the season making us older players look less like Rosslyn Park 7s with high hopes, we would have traditionally been Hawks and more like elderly stags we were fit, organised and focused. Barnard Castle; unfortunately heavy whose time had passed. It was, We did not lose a game, but drew 19- rain cancelled the game. Although it however, our first game at home on 19 with Richmond College would have been nice to play against the “nest”: our fortress as the season (Harlequins Academy) in a game that them for the last time, the team progressed. we should really have won. We went accepted that the weather was simply Unfortunately, the next weekend on to win our other 3 games, as they too foul to play a good game. Our we had to take a trip to Sedbergh, a did. Equal on points it went to tries catching and passing drills in the journey that drove Tom Newbould to scored, that was equal too, but they week leading up to the game had be sick on Mr. Kime's packed lunch. had converted 3 more tries than us and been focused solely on dry weather Weak. Although the score line of 19-0 went through on points scored. It was skills, so we weren’t the best sounds like a convincing defeat, the disappointing way for the boys to prepared for the sodden challenge. game itself was really close and hard- finish the season, as we felt we still We trained hard the following fought, so much so that the had a lot to give. week for what we knew would be a Headmaster of the Cumbrian school tough game against R.G.S who, let’s suggested that we should have won. Hawks be honest, everyone wants to beat. It At the end of the match, the team was was a senior team with no under 16 understandably frustrated. Well so players against an R.G.S team that would you if you had travelled three had been to New Zealand the and a half hours and the best player t has been an honour and great fun to previous summer and had perhaps had been sick all over the spare Kit Irepresent the Hawks this year, given more of their thoughts to rugby Kats. continuing the great tradition and spirit than what we had in the summer The next week we encountered our that this team has. As far as the statistics months. It was definitely the shock worst away fixture, Hymers: a solid are concerned, we had a fair season, we needed as we lost heavily, 49-7. three hour journey to Hull of all places

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As far as the rugby is concerned, this We were down at half time after hard to kick at goal because was probably the low point of the going to sleep at the beginning. sometimes the posts were out of site. season; we had to play a weak team However, after an inspiring team talk The game was aggressive with against what turned out to be the best by our mentor, we upped the intensity several injuries on both sides; James team that we faced all season. There and ultimately were the better side. Grant may be a gentle giant, but he’s are few positives that can be taken Our efforts weren’t helped however, still a giant (well, he is to me, away from this fixture, but the sight of when our captain tried to score a try anyhow). Robert Sims put in the Mr. Kime walking into a pillar whilst over the five metre line, thinking it biggest tackle of the season on the trying to make a flippant comment in was the try line, only to find out that opposing full back but unfortunately my direction is the silver lining to that he looked like a bit of a mug. On the it wasn’t enough; we lost the game particular cloud. whole, it was another good day for 24-5. This marked the end of our 15’s season. After Christmas, we played in two Sevens tournaments. We won the Mt. St. Mary’s tournament by default, in that we were the only team that turned up after a miscommunication. The team valiantly made their way onto the deserted pitches in deepest Derbyshire and played five brilliant matches against...themselves, losing only two of them. We also played in the Bain 7’s at school where we made a decent account of ourselves bearing in mind we were playing against first teams. To sum up the season, we won 4 of our nine games, knowing that we should have won at least two more Hawks against - ironically - Sedbergh and The Turbo Hawks continued their the Turbo Hawks winning ways the next week on the who kept up their RESULTS nest against Dame Allan’s, winning unbeaten record. 13.9.08 RGS Newcastle 7-49 Lost 29-5. We played intelligently, A virus swept 20.9.08 Kings, Tynemouth 31-5 WON spending as much time as possible in the school the 27.9.08 Sedbergh 0-19 Lost the opposition half, with the usual next week, 4.10.08 Hymers College 0-60 Lost “flair and creativity” of which this making 11.10.08 Dame Allans 29-5 WON team is so proud. It was a fine selections for all 18.10.08 Ampleforth College 13-33 Lost example of how the wisdom and teams difficult as 15.11.08 Yarm School 31-14 WON experience of the sixth form players large proportions 22.11.08 Woodhouse Grove 16-11 WON gels so fluently with the youth and of the school 29.11.08 Pocklington 5-24 Lost rugby ability of the under 16 players. were being sick A good day all round for the lads. in the San. Our unbeaten record on the nest Understandably, expectations weren't Ampleforth. The Turbo Hawks were was shattered the next week as our too high going in to the Woodhouse unbeaten on the nest which is also traditional team carelessly lost to Grove match but the boys knew that worth a mention. Despite not winning Ampleforth. We were up at half time, they were always going to have a all of our games, we enjoyed playing and we were playing some chance on the nest. With five minutes and were never afraid to give it a go, surprisingly good rugby but in the to go, Woodhouse Grove had the which was inevitably our downfall in second half we tried to over lead, but after a drop goal from some cases. I would like to thank Mr complicate matters and we let the Griffin and a break away try from Kime for his “guidance” throughout game slip. The score line of 13-33 Jack Mitchell, the game was the the season as he continues to learn doesn’t reflect the game and this was Hawks’. I am told that it was our best about the game of rugby. All in all, it our most frustrating loss of the season performance of the season and that has been a good season and everyone because both sets of players knew the absence of Captain Green only that has played has enjoyed playing that the Hawks should have been the seemed to help matters. for this team. victorious team. Up to now, the Turbo Hawks were The Turbo Hawks went to Yarm unbeaten as we went in to our last We fly together, we die together. the next week and ended up winning game of the season; it was away at Hawks for life. convincingly in the end, but as Pocklington on the worst day that the always, we had to do it the hard way. world has ever seen. The fog made it Myles Green

66 Dunelmian 2008-09 SPORT W£& the end proved unstoppable. proved difficult opposition to say the Having had such stem contests least. The sheer size of their pack and U16 Rugby Durham were battle hardened and their ferocious play has earned them a were eager to earn a win against reputation on the rugby circuit. he U16XV season began in the Hymer’s. Again, this game proved an Fortunately, today Durham were the Tlast week of August with our extremely close contest with it being a force to be reckoned with and annual pre-season training week. The very low scoring game. Durham’s steamrollered their way to an week went well with all players pack including the likes of Joe impressive 35-5 win which also ended working hard and looking forward to Owens, David Lyall and the all in being the last U16XV game of this the end of week pre-season fixture abrasive and dynamic Joe Dauthwaite season. against Stamford School, who were managed to create the platform for The U16XV had a fairly mixed also in Durham undergoing their pre­ Robbie Griffin and Henry Pemberton session in terms of their potential. season training. Bearing in mind a large number of the U16XV had been selected to travel to France with the l stXV for their pre-season, it left the remaining players to take on the task of playing Stamford. This game proved a stern test to say the least. Stamford finished worthy winners, with a full contingent of players they proved just too strong and organised with many of D urham ’s players putting in valiant efforts but it proved just not enough to challenge the might of Stamford. The first fixture of the season was against our old local rivals Barnard Castle. Having all U16 players available for this fixture proved U16 decisive. In a very tough contest to attack the Hymer’s Durham managed to scrape home 17- Date OPPOSITION (U16A) defensive line which 14 winners leaving Durham in high 2 9 .8 .0 8 Stamford School 0-42 Lost proved to be decisive with spirits and contemplating what Barnard Castle 17-14 WON Durham winning 12-7. ' ' successes and challenges lay ahead RGS Newcastle 0-22 Lost for the up and coming season. The next fixture saw ' ' Sedbergh 0-49 Lost The next matches against RGS Durham challenge ' ' Hymers College 12-7 WON Newcastle and Sedbergh were Ampleforth College on &r'® Q 1 D 0 8 Macmillan College Cancelled almighty battles indeed. Durham their own ground. Durham u uo Ampleforth College 16-43 Lost entered the affray with guile and gusto started dreadfully. It was 18.10.08 Harton School 35-5 WON and was determined not to give one as though they had not 8.11.08 inch in a battle against two of the turned up for the races and 12.11.08 NSB Cancelled toughest rugby playing schools in the Ampleforth duly raced 6.12.08 QE Hexham Cancelled Durham School rugby calendar. away with the score. A Durham lost both contests but came stern half-time talk by not only myself Missing the likes of Bradley Pears, away with much credit for their but from acting Captain Robbie Lewis Hall and Tom Kill to the IstXV endeavour and courage against such Griffin saw a transformation in play. proved a big miss, but has made the stern competition. Robbie Griffin The forwards took the game to remaining players work that much must be commended for his Ampleforth and were camped in their harder to compete on such a tough performance in organising the half for long periods of time when rugby circuit. This has improved and backline and his ability to find gaps in eventually Michael O’Brien found developed a number of emerging the defence to exploit. Unfortunately, himself in some space on the wing players that will not have featured we lost the experience of John and managed to wriggle his way over otherwise and will inevitably Anderson in the first few minutes of for a well earned try. Unfortunately, strengthen the depth of talent the Sedbergh game due to a clash of Durham left too much to do in the available to the IstXV next year. All I heads and had severe concussion. second half, with them dictating all say to the U16 players is good luck to That loss was a severe blow to the the play but Ampleforth defended all in your future rugby careers and to team as they started off so well heroically and eventually came away those coming back to Durham next against Sedbergh but the sheer pace 43-16 winners. year, best of luck with the 1 stXV. and consistent bombardment of Harton were the next foe to face Floreat Dunelmia. Sedbergh on the Durham defensive in Durham. In past years Harton have

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assault provided the perfect over but the boys took it on the chin background for a bit of soul searching and showed good grace in applauding U15A Rugby and bonding. The two games we their opponents. played in Scotland against Edinburgh his year’s Under 15 Rugby team Academicals and Dollar Academy We met Yarm again in Durham Thad a strong set of forwards with were very tough. A difference in year Schools’ own 7-a-side tournament. some individual talent in the backs. groups meant we were playing Excellent wins against Kings The results for the whole season may against a lot of boys that were a year Tynemouth, Durham City, and suggest otherwise and certainly there older. Given this fact we were English Martyrs in the pool matches is no getting away from the fact that extremely unlucky not to beat meant that Yarm were our opponents this was a difficult season. However, Edinburgh in another very close in the Plate final. We gave them a it would also be fair to say that there game. One victory worth talking very good game and with 30 secs to is a strong core group of players about on that tour was Mr Hallam’s go we were one score away from within this squad that with a few complete annihilation of messrs winning. George Robinson found a additions in certain positions and Mason, Bedworth and Burke in the gap and went for it. I am sure that one/two more years together will Ten Pin Bowling. More practice everybody watching were as form the backbone of a very needed for those three! convinced as me that after he had competitive side. already gone half the length of the The Daily Mail under 15 competition pitch and with only 5 yards to go As I have stated our main strength has always given the boys an extra bit George was about to win the was with the pack. This was no more of motivation, and if truth to be told I competition for us. In fact, I think I evident than against RGS Newcastle have always had the ambition to had already started to celebrate! on the playground in our second reach Twickenham as a coach with a Unfortunately a last ditch dive from a game of the season. The phrase “ a game of two halves” would certainly fit here as RGS ran away with some fine running from their backs in the first half. A perfect day in terms of weather coupled with a wide pitch left us a little exposed at times and at half time we were staring a large defeat in our face. A change of tactics in the second half prevented this as the Durham pack took over and controlled the ball for nigh on the whole 30 mins. They were rewarded with three tries and finished the game with their pride intact. This second half performance gave the team the confidence that we could compete with some of the "bigger” teams up front and if we were having no luck U15A XV out wide we could revert to keeping it Durham Under 15 side. We have a Yarm lad saw him just clip George’s tight. well respected record in this ankle and it wasn’t to be. I was very competition having reached the semi­ proud of our efforts that day and it This tactic served us well with a win finals in 2004 and reached the last 32 demonstrated how much progress the against Dame Allans in a very close on 7 of the last 8 seasons. No squad had made throughout the and hard fought game. We were able pressure on this year’s squad then! season. to spread the ball wide in some games The side began well with some easy against some weaker opposition and victories against some local schools Many thanks to the lads who made this gave our backs the chance to that had us progress to the last 64. We my last season as the under 15 coach show that they were blessed with drew Yarm at home which we knew at Durham a hugely enjoyable one, in some excellent skills and lots of pace. were a very talented side. We particular to George who was a prepared thoroughly for this game but superb leader throughout and to all During the October break the under we were dealt a huge blow just before who have represented the Under 15’s 15 squad joined the under 13’s on a as Goerge Robinson, number 8 and while I have been coach, thanks and half term tour to Scotland. This was a captain, got injured and was Floreat Dunelmia!!! perfect opportunity to get together as unavailable to play. Would we have a squad and do a bit of team building. won? Who knows, but it is fair to say G. Hallam. Activities such as climbing, abseiling, that we missed our leader immensely paint balling and the dreaded aerial during the game. So, the dream was

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forward to playing their next game for results, the future of the 3rdXV does 3rd XV Rugby the 3rdXV. look bright indeed. Well done boys.

The next contest was against Dame This season a new novel approach was Allans but, unfortunately, they were U14XV Rugby taken to the selection of the senior unable to field a team and the fixture squads from the U16XV and upwards. had to be cancelled. Yarm were the A number of Saturday fixtures next challenge. This proved to be The Ul4 rugby team started the season involved players being selected to much sterner contest with both teams positively with some hard pre-season represent the school and play for either playing some exciting fast and training working on fitness and core skills. At the end of their weeks pre­ season they travelled up to Scotland to play Edinburgh Academy. Unfortunately, due to an accident holding up traffic on the outskirts of Edinburgh we arrived minutes before Kick off after several hours on the coach. The first half was one to forget and although the second half only saw Edinburgh score 5 points, Durham were still on the coach for the first 25 minutes. Learning from this experience we then went to Barnard Castle were we won convincingly 51- 5. The contrast between these two fixtures would ultimately set the tone for the U14 season. For the rest of the season we would either win by a large margin or lose by a large margin, there would be very little in between. The tactical understanding of the team improved as the season went U15B on and they were able to play with structure applying game plans that had Date TEAM 3rdXV expansive rugby. been discussed on the training field. 20.9.08 Kings, Tynemouth 70-22 WON Again the This was highlighted in victories over 11.10.08 Dame Allans Cancelled experience of King’s Tynemouth, Hymers College 15.11.08 Yarm School 26-14 WON players of the and Dame Allan’s. In attack, the backs 22.11.08 Woodhouse Grove 22-55 Lost likes of Robert were able to create some gaps in the 29.11.08 Pocklington Cancelled Simms and Greg opposition defence through excellent Cathrae helped play from playmakers Ben Thompson steady the ship and Sam Hardy. Michael Hylton, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th XV with and once more Durham came away Dom Turnbull and Tom Wilkinson on players being selected on merit. worthy 26-14 winners. a number of occasions were able to use some very effective lines of The season began in impressive The match against Woodhouse Grove, running to continue to ball through the fashion for the 3rd XV. Playing which also ended being the last game opposition defence. Chris Richardson, against a particularly weak King's of the season for the 3rdXV, proved a Jed Noble and David Elliott have also Tynemouth side Durham were able to much more difficult encounter to say been effective in exploiting the space pile up the points, with the experience the least with Woodhouse Grove around the ruck and the Maul to make of some of the U6 players working having experimented with this yards. Our attack has, however, been well together with the youthful passion selection policy in past years proving let down on a number of occasions by and exuberance of the U 16 players, to be much more organised and an inability to retain the ball at the with the score finally ending 70-22 clinical opposition. Unfortunately, breakdown. Only in one or two with the game having to be ended Durham lost this encounter 22-55, matches have we played with enough early. although, having played some commitment to secure our own ball The new system proved a great excellent rugby this season and convincingly in the maul and success and players left looking achieving some very impressive particularly the ruck.

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This has happened when we have we would not have lost another game. good. numbers at the ruck with no lazy Holding them to 0-0 for the first 20 From what is the smallest year group in running and the determination to win the minutes both our attack and defence the school, the U14s have worked very ball. It is vital that each player carries were excellent. Coming close to scoring hard this season. At times, due to this, the this level of commitment into every a number of times our defensive ‘B’ team have struggled for numbers, however, players such as James Coney and Jake Van’t hoff have come through as potentials for the future. One thing that did remain constant throughout the season was the boys’ ability to perform outstandingly when their minds were focused on performing to the best of their ability. The key for this side is to make sure that they play with this attitude every week as this will greatly help them improve and win games.

U14 Sevens

game next season. Defensively, our structure and ability to slide as the ball The U 14s were down to play in four structure is good, yet our final execution was moved down the line was also very tournaments this season: the Durham of the tackle has not been accurate enough hence the reason for such high U14 Sevens scoring games. We can create tries Date Tournament Result easily, but, we also struggle to stop 28.2.09 Durham U14 Charlton 7’s Lost in Group stages Sedbergh 7’s Cancelled them. 4.3.09 19.3.09 Ashville 7’s 5th out of 10 Although we lost convincingly to 21.3.09 County U14 7’s Cup Final Sedbergh, if we had played with the same intensity for the rest of the season School Charlton sevens, the Sedbergh Date TEAM U14 Result sevens, the Ashville College sevens 28.8.08 Edinburgh Academy 0-45 Lost and the Durham County sevens. 10.9.08 Barnard Castle 51-5 Won Disappointingly we lost in the group 13.9.08 RGS Newcastle 0-35 Lost stages of our own sevens tournament Cancelled 17.9.08 Emmanuel Coll. due to not sticking to our game plan 20.9.08 Kings, Tynemouth 58-5 Won and once again a lack of accurate 24.9.08 Egglescliffe 37-15 Won tackling. With the Sedbergh sevens 27.9.08 Sedbergh 0-58 Lost 4.10.08 Hymers College 24-15 Won cancelled we had some time to work 11.10.08 Dame Allans 37-0 Won on our mistakes before Ashville. Here 18.10.08 Ampleforth College 5-19 Lost we started to look more like a sevens 8.11.08 Harton School 7-34 Lost team, beating Bradford Grammar, 15.11.08 Yarm School 17-24 Lost Pocklington, and Hymers. 22.11.08 Woodhouse Grove 0-58 Lost Unfortunately we lost closely to 29.11.08 Pocklington Cancelled Ampleforth and Yarm. The County 6.12.08 QE Hexham Cancelled sevens saw a final chance to win some 10.01.09 Dame Allans Cancelled silverwear. Beating Yarm in the semi­ Middlesborough Schools Cancelled 17.01.09 final we then faced a very strong, big 21.01.09 Grindon Hall 66-5 Won and fast High Tunstall side who 24.01.09 Duchess High School Cancelled unfortunately went on to beat us 12-22. 10.02.09 MacMillan Ac. Cancelled We will get a chance to return the Played Won Lost Drawn Cancelled favour next season when we play High 13 6 7 0 7 Tunstall in the first round of the U 15

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Daily Mail Cup. their reputation we knew the game improve. Both in attack to retain the 1 have enjoyed taking the U14s this would be a hard one. It proved to be an ball but also in defence where we must season and would like to thank Josh excellent competition with a great ruck well to slow the opposition ball Knaggs (Capt) and David Elliott comeback from the Durham side to down and even try to win it back. One just miss out on victory by 4 points. of the main strengths of this side is (Vice-Capt) for their excellent The ‘B’ and ‘C ’ team on the other hand there ability to continue the ball going leadership. Congratulations to David Elliott and Sam Hardy who are both members of the Durham Schools of Rugby Squad. I would also like to thank Mr Atkinson and Mr Aitken for their help in coaching the sides.

U13XV & U12XV

The U13 and U12 rugby sides have had an excellent season fielding four sides at U13 level. The training ethic of these two year groups has been outstanding with the U13A and U12A training together as a squad and the two B' teams also training together. U13A XV Competition for places has been excellent and so the playing standard has also improved as boys work hard had excellent wins 53-5 and 27-10 forward. Once a break has been made, to keep their shirt. All four teams were respectively. With big wins for the they react quickly and push hard for in action in the first month of the U 13 A & B and U12 A over Yarm the the line. One skill they do need to learn season with the ‘A’ team securing three U13A won two closely contested is patience and the understanding that big wins along with the ‘B' team. The games against Cargilfield, Scotland, not every attack must result in a try, it 'C ’s unfortunately came second to 10-7 andHarton, 12-10. The U12A might be build up to a try in four King’s and NSB; however, the ‘D’ concluded the season for the juniors phases time. team finished with an exciting draw with another convincing victory over It is without a doubt that the success of against NSB. Yarm School, 41-0. this team has been down to the team Approaching half term both the U13 A One sign of the strength of our junior spirit and combined commitment of and U12A produced good wins over sides has been the ability of our ‘B’ the players to be the best. The have a Barnard Castle with the U13s hanging teams to play opposition ‘A’ teams on great future ahead of them and must onto a 4 point victory even though a number of occasions. Although these remember that winning is a habit. they were 2 1 -0 at half time. The U 13s games have been lost, the Durham Congratulations to Ruari Bell and then joined the U 15s on what is to be School pupils have played with great Toby Simpson who were selected to an annual tour to Scotland where they determination and a better play for the U 13 North of England played Edinburgh Academy, Warwick understanding of the game. On each Independent Schools Barbarians team. School (also on tour) and Dollar occasion the opposition had one or two Ruari then went on to play for the full Academy. This proved to be an strong runners which is often the only England Independent Schools excellent trip for the players and one difference between an ‘A’ and ‘B’ Barbarians team which is a great which saw them jell as a team and team. achievement. begin to play some excellent rugby. I must also thank both players for their After an excellent win over Edinburgh, Throughout the season for the U13A superb leadership this season. Toby as Durham immediately faced a very team, the power of Ruari Bell, Toby Captain and Ruari as Vice-Captain. good Warwick team. By the end of the Simpson, Billy Hart and direct running Thank you also to Eliot Ward for tour and after some serious bowling, of Elliott Foster in the forwards gave leading the U 12 side. laser quasar and rock climbing a tired an excellent platform for Dylan Yau, side went down to Dollar Academy in Tom Elliott, and Kieran Atkinson to It has been a pleasure to coach the U13 the last minute of the game. Some utilise quick ball in the backs. The and U 12 teams this season and I wish unusual Scottish rules also got the tactical understanding of the side is them every success for next season. A better of us! excellent. In training be boys clearly big thank you also to Mr Bedworth for On our return we played Aysgarth want to learn and be the best that they his help coaching the ‘A teams, Mr School for the first time and based on can be. Although our rucking is very James and Mr Dias with their help good, this is still an area which we can coaching the sides.

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U13&U12 Sevens Date TEAM U13A U13B U13C U13D U12A U12B 20.9.08 Kings, Tynemouth 47-14 WON 45-21WON 5-22 Lost It was also a very successful season 23.9.08 Grindon Hall Can for the U13 and U 12 sevens squads. 23.9.08 Egglescliffe 55-22 WON Can Due to traditionally smaller year 30.9.08 NSB 63-5 WON 0-35 Los 35-35 Drew groups at year 7 and 8 the two age 7.10.08 Macmillan Col. Can. Can. 11.10.08 Dame Allans 21-20 WON groups generally combine to create 12.10.08 Tait 10’s Plate Final U13 teams which works in line with 14.10.08 Red House 12-5 WON 39-0 WON the majority of schools we play. With a 21.10.08 Emmanuel Coll ‘A ' 5-34 Lost 5-35 Lost lack of U 12 sevens competitions 21.10.08 Barnard Castle 26-21 WON 34-12 WON around the year 7 ’s only enter one 27.10.08 Edinburgh Acad. 27-0 WON sevens competition which is the 27.10.08 Warwick 5-38 Lost Dollar Academy 7-14 Lost County Cup. This resulted in Durham 29.10.08 5.11.08 Aysgarth 28-34 Lost 53-5 WON 27-10 WON School winning the cup for the third 11.11.08 Harton Can Can. Can. Can. year in a row beating Barnard Castle 15.11.08 Yarm School 39-0 WON 44-0 WON in the semi-final, 19-0 and High 18.11.08 Yarm School 27-10 WON 20-30 Lost Tunstall in the final 19-7. The Durham 22.11.08 Cundall Manor Can. side once again played some 24.11.08 Cargilfield, Scotland 10-7 WON outstanding sevens and were 2.12.08 Sunderland Can technically by far the best team at the 2.12.09 Choristers Can tournament. 6.12.08 St. Martins, Ampleforth Can Can Can Can The U 13s had a very frustrating 9.12.08 Terrington Hall Can Can 20.01.09 NSB 22-17 WON 45-5 WON sevens season with two tournaments 27.01.09 Harton 12-10 WON 34-21 WON which could have been won. Although 27.01.09 Grindon Hall ‘A’ 17-32 Lost they too have been playing some 31.01.09 Yarm 41-0 WON excellent sevens they narrowly missing out on being the first Durham side to win the Durham School junior U13A Results sevens. They also just missed out on a Played 13 Won 10 Lost 3 Drawn 0 Cancelled 6 place in the final at Mowden Hall. At the end of the season they travelled Played 4 Won 4 Lost 0 Drawn 0 down to Rosslyn Park for the national schools U13 sevens. Needing to win all three matches in their group they Date Tournament U13 U12 went on to win the first two. 4.3.09 Terrington Hall 7’s Bowl Semi-Final Unfortunately due to a sleepy first five 12.3.09 Durham Junior 7’s Cup Final minutes and although they scored 25 14.3.09 Mowden Hall 7’s Cup Semi-Final points in the last 3 minutes of the game this was only enough to lose by 23.3.09 Rosslyn Park U13 Lost in Group (won 2, lost 1) one try and forced their exit of the 25.3.09 County U12 7’s Cup Winners tournament. There is however lots of potential in this sevens squad.

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73 SPORT ■a rffiimwiwaWttMilriinmMrt.in.TH rnmmumm games such as cricket. Both players and tournament taking place on two Boys’ Cricket staff benefited greatly from this visit. Sundays. The senior tournament There have been a number of good remained on the last day of term. t has been another good season for performances among our junior Caffinites won both junior Ithe majority of the Durham School cricketers. Both the U 14X1 and tournaments and although they put a cricket sides this year. U13XI had the opportunity to play in a good score on the board in the senior two day game against Durham City final Poole house stole victory. The 1st XI prepared for the season with C.C and Terrington Hall respectively. an Easter tour to Perth, Australia which This was a fantastic experience for the Once again we have had a number of saw the Durham boys given the boys seeing a victory against Durham boys represent Durham County. These opportunity to play a number of tough City and a draw against Terrington are as follows: matches. Unfortunately, this did not Hall. At the lower end of the school give the senior team as good a spring our U 12 and U 13 sides are looking Durham County U 13: board into the season as we would have excellent. As an U13 age group we Dale Bailey, Elliott Foster liked, losing their first game to fielded an A, B , C and D team with Giggleswick. They did; however, learn many boys having a chance to Durham County U 14: from this and go on to produce some represent their school. Sam Hardy very good performances as the season progressed finishing once again with a Along with the U13 Durham School 6 Durham County U 15 tour to Worcester. aside tournament we also started an George Robinson, Ben Simpson U 11 6 aside tournament this season As there are many psychological which was won by Bow, Durham Durham County U17: aspects to the game of Cricket, Sports School. It is always good to see the Ross Burdon, Lewis Hall Psychology lecturer, Neil Buchanan home side win! came to speak to a number of our Durham Academy: players on aspects of their game. He To increase the opportunities for boys Michael Turns (Academy Captain) identified how they can improve to play Cricket, the inter-house cricket aspects of concentration and focus tournament was extended to the junior B. Mason which can all falter when playing long age groups with a junior (Yr 7 & 8) Master i/c Cricket and intermediate (Yr9 & 10)

The 2009 Cricket Durham 134 all out (Hardy 43) v. John Forrest Cricket 1st XI Cricket season has again Academy 213 for 7 (Pears 26 for 2) been a busy one. After the success of touring Hong Kong and Worcester in Durham 192 for 8 (Turns 45) v. Scotch College 2008 we toured Perth, Australia, at Easter and Worcester 195 for 5

again at the end of the term. This enabled us to have 21 Durham 141 for 7 (Elliott 54 n.o.) school fixtures plus the 8 games on tour in Australia. This v. Rockingham 139 all out (Mitchell 17 for 3) made the season extensive and educational for all of the boys. Senior High

Durham 201 for 7 (Burdon 73, Hall 72) The Easter tour of Perth was a fabulous learning experience v. Beldridge Cricket for the 15 boys who toured. Being able to train at the iconic Academy 192 all out (Mitchell 45 for 4, Elliott 13 for 2) WACA ground and play eight competitive cricket games Durham 204 all out (Temple 43) against Australian school boy teams, in hot conditions, and v. John Forrest 220 for 6 (Elliott 8 for 2) on hard wickets was something the boys will always remember.

We played 8 limited overs fixtures, winning 3 and losing 5 but we performed well and all of the boys played lots of cricket. Results and noteable performances on tour: Durham 152 all out (George Robinson 42) v Guildford Grammar 153 for 4 (Burdon 27 for 2)

Durham 181 for 4 (Ritzema 92) v.Darlington Range Cricket Academy All out 129 (Burdon 32 for 5)

Durham 197 all out (Robinson 48) v. Kent St 223 for 4 (Elliott 18 for 2)

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After the heat of Western Australia, we returned to England 01/06/09 Durham Sixth Form. A 20/20 fixture. The College hoping to start the season well. Unfortunately this was not this year had a strong team. With all the boys playing league the case. 2 early losses and a young under strength bowling cricket, lost. Durham 98 for 6. Durham Sixth Form 100 for 4. attack, especially with Captain Michael Turns unable to bowl nearly all season through injury and Durham c.c. 13/06/09 Pilgrims. Durham School won against a strong commitments, made the season challenging for the team. Pilgrims side. A sporting declaration by Captain Brian Stone and However, to their credit they put in some good performances a willingness of the Umpires and the Pilgrims to finish the game as the following reports and statistics show. in wet conditions enabled the School to have a fine result. 24/04/09. Giggleswick 212 for 5. Durham 181 all out Pilgrims 170 for 6 (L. Cullen 91) Durham 174 for 2 (Ross Burdon We lost an overs match reduced by rain with Hall (42) and Temple 72) (45). We looked like chasing down the runs but with the partnership broken we struggled to 181. 13/06/09 Woodhouse Grove. A drawn game but a pleasure to start playing Woodhouse again. 29/04/09. Yarm. 20/20 Fixture. Batting first we made 117 for 5 Woodhouse Grove 288 for 9 Dec. Durham 185 for 6 (Temple 52) - Yarm were always behind the run rate and made 106 for 5. 20/06/09 King’s School. Playing Kings we were in a strong position making 202 for 02/05/09. Sedbergh. 2 (Hall 85) off 34. We Durham batted first and declared with heavy rain after a bright start were on its way. A draw bowled out for 152 resulted with Kings 27 (Ritzema 44) and were for 1. beaten by a strong Sedbergh side. 23/06/09 Barnard (Sedbergh 155 for 3) Castle. 20/20 fixture against Barnard Castle 09/05/09. R.G.S. 257 lost to a big hitting Barny for 9 - Durham 251 for side. ( Barnard Castle 5. Played on the 146 for 6 - Durham 56) excellent Jesmond cricket ground. A drawn 25/06/09 R.G.S. 40 game but we nearly over game v. RGS. pulled off a win being Batting first Durham 194 f dk?*- left just 43 overs and ' **.' for 8 (Ritzema 86) on a falling 6 runs short. slow wicket and (Michael Turns 93 and 37 for 4, Colours awarded: restricted RGS to 154 all out for incl. hat trick. T.Temple 86) James Ritzema, Michael Turns, Ross Burdon, Lewis Hall, an excellent result. Tyler Temple and Andrew Elliott 13/05/09 M C C 2 3 5 - 5 Dec. 26/06/09 We welcomed touring Durham 201 for 6 draw. A Half Colours: Australian School Kent St who respectable performance against a Robert Sims, Jack Mitchell looked after us so well on our strong M CC side. After defeating Easter tour. We won an excellent them last year by seven wickets, Best Batsman: match (Durham 259 for 4 (R they really tested the boys with Ross Burdon Burdon 113)) Kent St 171 all out both bat and ball. (J Mitchell 21 for 4) Ross

Best Bowler: Burdon made a fine century. 16/05/09 Barnard Castle. 209 Andrew Elliott for 9 off 60 overs. 29/06/09 Durham School v Rain affected and a dreary draw - Maurice Bell Award: Old Dunelmians on the the result Durham 67 for 3 For most improved cricketer in the Cricket Club : Playground. Lost this most Elliott Foster, our U13 captain who has enormous potential, enjoyable game which was 20/05/09 Stockton Cricket won the award. followed by a barbeque and the Academy. 112 for 6. Durham cricket club presentation evening. School 132 for 2 (Burdon 53, Mike Hirsch Award: Thanks to Patrick Dias for Ritzema 49) A 20/20 fixture was For the outstanding 1st XI player organising the OD team. played and the School won Ross Burdon comfortably.

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30/06/09 Durham School v Sunshine Coast Grammar All the boys listened and worked hard to improve. They School, Brisbane. should take away a lot from the season. Hopefully, all the Won an excellent result against another Australian touring leavers will continue to play the great game at whatever team. Batting first we made 243(L. Hall 80) and bowled level they aspire to and all the lads returning must work Sunshine Coast out for 203 (L Hall 18 for 4). hard in the winter to improve next season.

After our abandoned 40 over fixture against the Durham Special thanks must go to all the people who allow the Sixth Form College due to a thunderstorm we departed on cricket season to operate. Barry, our new Groundsman, our tour to Worcester for the second year running. Our first who has done a fantastic job in his first year and the kitchen match against Kings Worcester was also abandoned due to staff deserve special praise. heavy rain. The boys and I would like to thank Greg Cathrae for his The next day we arrived at Malvern College for what efforts as 1 st team scorer and all the other cricket staff for proved to be the most exciting game of the season. A tied their hard work and especially Maurice Bell for his game resulted from us batting first and only making 110 unbelievable support. runs. In the last School game for a few boys we bowled and fielded magnificently to bowl Malvern out for 110 It has been an enjoyable season and I look forward to next (Turns 4 for 31, Elliott 3 -1 5 ) year.

A great way to end an enjoyable cricket season. M. Fishwick

Fixtures 21 Won 6 Tied 1 Lost 5 Drawn 5 Abandoned 4

Ins. N.o. runs Highest Batting Also batted Sam Hardy 2 ins av 21, Score a vs. Richard Dennis 2 ins at 15, Ross Burdon 17 4 519 113 39.92 Robbie Griffin 10 ins at 10, Ali Brown, Michael Turns 6 0 202 93 33.66 Callum Bryden, Bradley Pears, Ben Lewis Hall 17 2 496 80 33.06 Simpson, George Robinson, Jack James Ritzema 17 0 448 86 26.35 Mitchell, James Henderson, Jack Tyler Temple 15 4 290 86 26.36 Deverson. Andrew Elliott 13 2 190 43 17.27

Overs mdns runs wkts best av. Also bowled Callum Bryden 4 Andrew Elliott 62.1 9 272 19 3 - 8 14.31 @ 25, Richard Dennis 1 @ 28, Ben Simpson 20 26 61 4 2 - 7 15.25 James Henderson 5@ 28.4, Michel Turns 39 3 129 8 4-31 16.12 Jack Deverson 2 @ 33, Ali Brown 22 0 85 4 2-32 21.25 Robbie Griffin 8 @ 43, Robert Lewis Hall 111 8 434 19 4-18 21.90 Simms 4 @ 46, James Jack Mitchell 53 4 219 10 4-21 22.84 Ritzema 1 @ 69. Ross Burdon 106 11 482 21 3-22 22.95

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on the field. We had shown steady game, played in the right spirit and a 2nd XI Cricket improvement over recent years to be winning draw was a good competitive and felt we had a team result. Y introduction to the report has capable of a positive result .What a top Our next fixture was at RGS. Malways referred to the weather on game it tuned out to be. Sedbergh Newcastle played on the lovely my arrival and this will be no batted first and with their top four Jesmond cricket ground. The game exception... .WHOW, coming from a batsmen batting well we looked to be was a 30 overs each team m atch ..... warm dry 35 c to a chilly, damp 9 c to heading for a long day in the field... the Harry won the toss and elected to bat. coach cricket was always going to be a challenge, the squad I was given responded to the goals I set them in a very positive manner which I greatly appreciated ... WE were able to improve in all the skills necessary to become a very successful team. A big contributing factor for the teams success was the leadership qualities of our captain Harry Booth. Harry was able to develop a winning attitude in players Toby Rostron- Maher, Alex Willings, Peter Baird, Ashley Shaw, Jack Mitchell, Jack Deverson, Oliver Holmes, Callum Bryden. Robert Simms, David Walker, Phillip Tait, Alistair Galbraith- Brown, Jabed Amin and James Ross. Our first match of the season would have been against Ashville .but was cancelled due to wet weather. The boys always stuck to their belief that if such was the confidence he was players were disappointed as we were they continued to bowl line and length instilling into his team, Alex Willings, confident of putting up a good display and gave 100% in the field wickets Andrew Shaw got the side off to a of our talents. would fall. good start, supported by Oliver The first real test came when we This did happen due to good attacking Holmes middle order batsmen Peter travelled to Giggleswick some two and bowling by Robert Simms. Oliver Baird and Callum Bryden then played half hours away across the country. We Holmes, Peter Baird and Jack Mitchell good attacking strokeplay to have arrived in a relaxed mode after taking Sedbergh all out 170 runs. The Durham finish on 5wkts for 148 runs in the scenery and prepared ourselves manager for Sedbergh made special for us to win we needed every bowler for a tough match. Harry won the toss mention to me that the bowling and to bowl at his top, this they did and and sent the opposition into bat, a very fielding by the team was the best they with every fieldsman giving his best good decision as we bowled them out had encountered for many seasons of we were able finish winners by 12 for 48 runs. Alex Willings, Peter Baird 2nd team cricket... it was nice to hear. runs, the bowlers were; Alex Willings, took 2 wickets each, but Robert Simms Toby Rostron Maher and Jack Peter Baird, Oliver Holmes, Alistair turned in a match winning performance Deverson put on an excellent opening Galbraith -Brown, Andrew Shaw and with a 5 wicket haul. Jack Deverson stand with a mixture of good defence James Ross, a good win as it gave and Oliver Holmes then went out and and attacking stroke play. Toby scored younger players an opportunity to scored the runs needed for victory. It 55 runs and Jack 43 runs. Harry Booth show their skill under pressure. was a top team effort and it was nice to our skipper made a quick fire 38 runs Again our scheduled fixture against return to Durham School whilst the which gave the team a big chance of a Barnard Castle was rained off, the firsts were still playing, that does not clear cut victory... 21 runs required fifth time in the past six years., the happen too many times. with still 7 wickets in hand and 18 balls team was disapppinted, a good sign of We welcomed Sedbergh on a lovely to be bowled was going to be a close confidence in each other. cricket day .. The Pitch and outfield one. The Sedbergh players lifted in the Our preparation for the match against looked a picture.. field and their Ampleforth was not good, due to lack The boys were feeling confident of bowlers bowled extremely well to deny of practice because of good reasons playing good cricket against a talented us of a clear victory. We ended up 6 such as study leave, weather and half Sedbergh team, a side that is well wickets down for 166 runs, just 4 short. term availability. It was a lovely day managed and has always been a little I mentioned to the lads they had come to play cricket on a wicket that was better than our 2nd team of age as a team unit. It was a good true and bouncy.

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Ampleforth won the toss, and sent us was steady, but Durham school was mixed with in .. Andrew Shaw and Jack Deverson full of character and with everyone some light gave us a steady start against a very playing a part the 6th form team was hearted good bowling side .. it was not long dismissed for 97. Positive batting by moments well before we were in trouble, it was left all the Durham school team done. to our tail end batsmen Jack Mitchell contributed to an exciting win by 2 The club and Alistair-Galbraith-Brown to get us wickets I, as manager/coach of this presentation to a total of 120 runs. We batted 39 of team applaud the manner in which our evening was a our 40 overs which showed we would captain Harry Booth marshalled his success with not go down without a fight. team before and during the game Well many parents Brilliant bowling by Jack Mitchell and done to the team. H Booth, T Rostron- and players in attendance. The trophy Alistair Galbraith -Brown backed up Maher, R Gregory, A Shaw, winners for our team were. Jack from good fielding from the whole P Baird, C Bryden. J Mitchell, J Deverson for batting, Robert Simms team saw us have Ampleforth 18 runs Deverson, R Simms, A Galbraith- for bowling and Oliver Holmes as an for 4 wickets. The boys were on a roll, Brown, O Holmes, J Ross. allrounder. I spoke highly of the but lack of practice by the team and efforts put in by our Captain Harry the hot sun for the first time took the The 20/20 Match versus the staff was Booth over the past few years, it was energy from the players. They gave a game of much enjoyment with the great to hear the applause given to their best which is all that counts. staff coming out victorious. The staff Harry, WELL DONE TO ALL. Ampleforth won by 4 wkts. had many good players some The popular 20/ 20 overs game was professional and others showing skill Ron Booth, A.C.B. level 3 played on the playground on 18th and endeavour. Messrs Hallam, Accreditation June .We played against Durham 6th Gerrard, Beddi, Jones, Mason, Kline Form College. They got away to a Fishwick, King, Aussie Arron, Kiwi flying start even though the bowling Morna Burke played good cricket

and 47 against U15 Cricket RGS.

n paper and previous from this Will Megginson Owas a promising side. There was took 4 for 37 depth and quality in both batting and against Sedbergh bowling but it was rare that we saw and Matthew partnerships developing or bowling Petts 4 for 33 that consistently put teams under against RGS pressure. The team also suffered from Robbie losing two of its strongest players to M cGlashan IstXl duties. George Robinson and made many Ben Simpson certainly made a promising starts difference when they were available. but did'nt quite fulfil his obvious There were twelve fixtures to be potential. picked for the Durham County U15 played but two were cancelled because Charlie Baird kept wicket well and team. of rain and we ended up winning three was another whose batting technique games against Stanley College, Yarm looked sound . He was a big miss James Mitchinson was an excellent and King's Tynemouth. We lost to when he had to withdraw from the captain. Leading a cricket side is a Giggleswick, RGS, Sedbergh, team due to injury. never ending learning curve and he is Woodhouse Grove and Brandon. Two growing in confidence and experience matches were dawn against a County At the end of term awards ceremony all the time. This team's time has not Under 15 side and Barnard Castle. Best Batsman went to James yet quite come but it will be Mitchinson. Best Bowler was shared fascinating to see how it has There some excellent individual by Robbie McGlashan and Will developed by the time it reaches the performances with our captain James Megginson, and Best Fielder went to sixth forms. Mitchinson holding many innings Ben Simpson. together with some intelligent defence H. Dias. and promising strokeplay. His best Congratulations to George Robinson scores were 46 n.o. against Tynemouth and Ben Simpson who were both

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U13 Cricket

his term the Under 13 A's have Thad a very rewarding season for both batsman and bowlers. They played 13 games including a 2 day game against Terrington Hall and 3 six aside games in the School's own six aside tournament. They won 8 matches, drew 1 and lost 4, which included a game against a very strong county side. Some outstanding batting performances included: Dale Bailey's 119 not out against Terrington Hall. His innings included 51 singles, 2 twos and 16 fours and Elis Horner’s 48 not out against Newcastle School for Boys which included 10 singles, 2 twos, 7 fours and a six.

Congratulations to Dale for making U13 A his first ever century which we hope wicket keeper Elliot rosy. will be one of many to come. Foster who showed that being alert in Mr Fishwick and Mr Dias will be Some notable bowling performances the field and making intelligent running evening cricket nets during included: Kieran Atkinson’s 3 overs, 0 decisions can help to win a match. the coming winter months and it looks maidens, 4 for 21 against Woodhouse Overall the season has been a very like competition for places in the team Grove and Elis Horner’s 15 overs, 4 promising one. This is a strong and is going to be intense. maidens, 4 for 25 against Terrington ambitious side and with new players Hall in the 2 day game. joining in year nine the outlook is very M. Hirsch. The team was very well captained by

1 st X1 Boys Hockey

The First XI Boys’ Hockey team performed admirably over the season. With just a small squad to choose from, we competed in all our fixtures.

The development of talented players, like Callum Bryden, Alex Turnbull and Teddy Tai, is very pleasing but it is taking time to increase the number of skilful players at First XI level. Hopefully, with the increased number of boys playing at U15 level this season, the future looks good for boys’ hockey.

Jonny Parker captained the team. Although being a talented goalkeeper, he played in the outfield as a striker! He did an excellent job both as captain over the term allowed them to develop whatever level they aspire to in the and player. a skill level and understanding of the future. game. This hopefully enables them to The training that all the boys put in really enjoy playing hockey at Michael Fishwick

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The Boat Club

ast year we had a sense that this year was going to Tognarelli, Phil Anderson and Tom Edwards. This was in promise good things and in a lot of areas that proved singles and started the process off with the change to sweep to be the case with the most successful season for rowing happening after the completion of this race. Tom Lyears. Over 60 wins across all age groups, with highlights Edwards coming in at 29th, Phil Anderson 93rd and Josh coming from a number of wins at Ghent International Re­ Tognarelli 125th. gatta in April, an increasingly competitive and successful Girl’s Squad, a Head race in the United States, another year at Henley Royal Regatta and further repre­ sentative honours. But let’s look at how the season started in Sep­ tember.

At the start of the season we had decided to do the Head of the Charles which takes place in Boston, Massachusetts and needed to select the Eight for that. By the end of September we knew where we were and the Eight flew to Boston in October racing the top “Youth” Eights from the States, and also includ­ ing several English schools Eton and Radley among them. We bor­ rowed a boat from Bucking­ 1st Eight at Henley ham, Browne and Nicholls School who were fantastic hosts and after a paddle over the Later in November in snowy weather we went to York course raced to a credible 29th coming comfortably in the Small Boats Head and came away with some very encour­ top half of the competition. A fantastic experience which in­ aging results. A coxed and coxless Four won and two pairs cluded basketball and the biggest ribs anyone has ever eaten with some of the J 16s and J 15s starting to show their poten­ but a valuable one that helped start the Eights project for tial a little more. the year off. On the domestic front there was a bit of a slow The Boat Club then attended the North East Indoor Rowing start in the sculling series at Tyne and Wansbeck but we Championships with a big group this year with some per­ started accumulating wins on home water at the Wear Long sonal bests and again some positive pointers to the future. Distance Sculls. The Boys of Josh Tognarelli, Phil Ander­ Marcus McQuillan and Kate Dudgeon got bronze in their son, Tom Edwards and James Pinner won the event overall respective categories with Caitlin Errington getting a gold with Tom Maddick winning Novice singles and Jess Gra­ m edal. ham and Becky Richardson the Girl’s J16 double. The next The last race of the year on our home water was the Univer­ race, Wansbeck Long Distance Sculls the bulk of the sen­ sity organised Senate Cup to which we are invited each iors were in the States and the younger end raced but it was year. This year we used it as the School sculling champi­ coaches Kirkwood and Steel who brought the wins in with onship for the boys where all the senior boys raced in sin­ their singles performances. Tees Long Distance Sculls and gles with Tom Edwards prevailing and in the girls Jess Small Boats Head were used as preparation for the Fours Graham showing some very encouraging form in the single. Head in London where a boys coxed Four, a quad and girl’s The last away event for the club of the year was the Ruther­ quad raced. The boys Quad, a composite produced the best ford Head which took place on a very cold Saturday on the result but the Girls’ Quad gained the most experience and Tyne. The girls Eight raced showing that over the next sea­ benefit of the tough course which gave them a benchmark son or two there is a realistic goal of Women’s Henley and later on. What proved especially useful was the pre race the 1st Eight also raced coming 10th overall, a very positive chat from Olympic Medallist Sarah Winckless. result beating a number of university crews and all college Another highlight of the term was off the water - the Boat crews. But also there was a 2nd Eight racing in Novice Club Halloween party which the parents organised which Eights showing that numbers were on the rise, and another proved to be a big success showing that the social side of boat was needed! the club was as valuable as the racing side. Overall a slightly slow start to the season in the winter term November always sees the start of the Great Britain Junior but the momentum was developing and a lot to look for­ trials system where we had three boys participating, Josh ward to.

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After the Christmas break we spent It was now March and we were January further developing the coming to the main goal of the Easter fitness, strength and technique with term which were the Schools and the first race being the local Durham Eights Heads. But at the very start of Small Boats Head. The Club showed the month the Junior Inter Regional a very positive depth of wins with the Trials were held at Cambois Rowing boys' quad of Josh Tognarelli, Phil Club for the Northern Team to race in Anderson, Tom Edwards and James the Inter Regional Regatta. This Pinner again being the fastest junior presented the first rung of the crew but getting pipped into second representative ladder for those pupils as the fastest overall. Tom Edwards entered. Again we ended up with a Ghent coxed four winners also raced in his pair with his George good num ber of pupils in the team Watson's partner winning Senior 2 from these trials. Naomi Gourlay Cambois and Queen Elizabeth High pairs and being the fastest pair rowing with a Queen Elizabeth High School. A very encouraging 7 pupils overall with Josh Tognarelli winning School crew won gaining the representing their region later in Senior 3 pairs. Richard James and womens J15 coxed Four boat, the J15 April at the event. Andrew Atkinson won J 14 doubles boys just missed out but the side At the Schools Head a week later we and the girls’ crew of Kate Dudgeon, benefit was the emergence of a had both the boys and the girls Eights Caitlin Errington, Amy racing with our cox Matthews, Jess Graham for hire again, Jack and coxed by Anna Deverson coxing Daglish winning Senior Idroscalo Club from 4 quads well. The staff Milan. Unfortunately even managed to sneak we were plagued by a few wins in singles some illness and what and doubles as well! should have been a Again the parents had more promising race their input into the for the boys turned Club's calendar with out quite another fantastically disappointing coming successful social in 28th in function, the Boat Club Championship Eights. Ceildlh following on The girls learned a lot from the days racing from the race coming showing that there was 1st Eight with Jonny Searle in 13th in Girls still some energy to Championship Eights. spare! composite Eight for the summer Just ten days later we had a chance After that race we sent a group to the domestic regatta adding to their for the boys to prove their real speed South Yorkshire Head. Some were rowing experience. Jess Graham and at the Eights Head where the crew using it as preparation for the next Becky Richardson gained the that raced was a hundred per cent fit. stage of GB trials but for the girls it womens J16 pair berth in a new boat An aggressive and committed row was to establish the eight for Schools for them and the J16 boys of Harry saw the Eight come in 137th, over 70 Head and beyond. The boys raced places up on the previous year and well with the trials pairs of Tom beating a significant number of crews Edwards and partner winning Elite that had beaten them at the Schools pairs with Josh Tognarelli’s pair not Head. far behind. The Girls’ Eight had a The last race before we started very positive row only just losing out looking at the coming summer on the day to the local club’s season was the Lincoln Head. The womens’ crew. “Northern” J16 Eight raced here to At the next stage of the GB trials help with their togetherness which now in pairs racing over 5km Tom proved to be a valuable exercise as Edwards came a very impressive 2nd they won convincingly and were on the first day but with a different awarded the Junior crew trophy to partner dropped back to 14th on the boot. A couple of pairs also raced second day. Josh Tognarelli swapping with Tom Edwards and Sam partners again found the level tough Ciampolillo winning the Senior 3 but gaining very beneficial White, Dan Pearson and Sam Storer pair as part of Tom’s recovery from experience and opening his eyes to with Anna Daglish as cox became illness which had forced him to miss the process coming 40th both days. part of the J 16 Eight with boys from the GB Spring Assessments camp.

82 Dunelmian 2 008-09 i i !f)ihM«B»ii WWrT irir irtrw- h j f t r i f i i t i a i Before the summer season started in coxed (Tom Edwards, Josh the North and is the first step on a earnest the Club made its annual trip Tognarelli, Phil Anderson, Andy representative ladder. to Belgium for its training camp Holmes and Anna Daglish) and the As term started the first event was which again this year would coxless (Phil Anderson, James actually a House event, the Indoor culminate in the Ghent Spring Pinner, Sam Ciampolillo) Fours. Tom Rowing Competition between the International Regatta. Each year this Edwards and Andy Holmes further houses. Teams from the houses were camp seems to get bigger and better cemented their GB pedigree by entered covering all the year groups and this year proved to be no repeating their Saturday feat and both boys and girls. Poole won exception as it was the biggest and winning the junior and under 23 overall with Caffinites close behind most successful so far. Ten girls and pairs. Yet within this there were still with some impressive scores from fourteen boys, including some from other performances of note from the both rowers and non rowers. Caitlin other clubs such as Tyne Rowing girls Eight which improved Errington and James Pinner were the Club, Queen Elizabeth High School dramatically through the camp. The fastest over the 2000 metre distance. and George Watsons set off on April J16 boys Harry White. Dan Pearson The next event was actually another 6th to Belgium. step in the GB trials We also seemed process where Tom to be getting a Edwards and his pairs bigger entourage partner had to race in each year and a pairs regatta at the parents and Dorney Lake near supporters were Windsor against some invaluable both forty other top junior through the pairs. They prevailed week at the through a tough day Hotel and on the making the top final weekend at the and coming in a very course urging the credible 4th. The crews on in weekend after Tom races. After 5 returned to the same days o f in excess venue with the rest of of 175km of the 1 st Eight for training the Wallingford Regatta racing started which is becoming a with crews from 1st Eight top junior regatta and around Europe and others from the and Sam Storer walked away from a reasonable form guide for crews UK. The results on Saturday set the the experience significantly more looking at Henley. We picked up a Coaches faces smiling with a gold aware of their racing ability. The new Eight on the way and with a medal in the girls J16 quad, Jess coaches and parents and staff that slight tweak to previous tactics (blast Graham, Becky Richardson and two were involved with the camp deserve it to 500 metres and as long as you Queen Elizabeth girls. This was a huge thank you but surely also got are there first I don’t care what followed by a gold in womens under their reward by seeing what the happens next!) which seemed to 23 double no less for Kate Dudgeon pupils achieved. liberate the crew of some pressure and coach Emma Steel. Polishing off they had a storming row sailing into the first day Tom Edwards and Andy The camp launched us into the the final and coming fourth in that Holmes from George Watsons won summer racing season and for some race overlapping a crew that had gold in not only the Junior pair but of the younger members that started beaten them comfortably 3 weeks also the under 23 pairs. the Saturday before term with the earlier at Ghent. We did not put all The next day some tweaked Junior Inter Regional Regatta at this improvement down to the new combinations took to the water with Nottingham. Naomi Gourlay raced in boat! The 1st Eight were not the only the girls squad again performing a composite womens J15 coxed four crew we took to the regatta, a fantastically with Amy Matthews, with Queen Elizabeth High School composite J 15 Eight with Rob Caitlin Errington, Maxine Brewster and came 8th, Jess Graham and Bartlett, Marcus McQuillan and and returning dunelmian Charlotte Becky Richardson came 5th in the Matthew Evans raced with some St Grossmann getting a bronze in junior womens J16 pair and Sam Storer, Leonards boys gaining very valuable coxless Fours, the J 16 girls quad Harry White, Dan Pearson and Anna insight into the standard they are getting a second medal, this time a Daglish coxing came 6th in the boys aiming for. silver followed on by the boys J 16 Eight. This event was out of 12 getting a silver in both the Junior regions with our pupils representing After that we were back on home water with Durham City Regatta where we had all year groups racing over the whole weekend of racing. An emerging boys J14 squad had its first race in a quad with Richard James, Andrew Atkinson, James Fannon and James Vardy but bowing out to a crew with significantly more training under its belt and then changing with Josh Eaton and Michael White coming into the crew on the second day as we swapped around between the quad and a double. A girls J 14 double had also started to emerge keen and willing to test themselves, but Alissa Storer The Boat Club 2009 and Holly Lindley were out powered however promise much for crew that had beaten them all last the J14 boys’ squad were showing the future. The J 15 boys raced in both year. Jess Graham and Becky some very positive improvements Novice Eights, Novice Fours and in Richardson won womens J16 doubles, both in speed and technique and the singles over the weekend making Jess then went on and won womens girls double of Alissa Storer and Holly some positive progress and coming J16 singles and again stroked a Lindley battling away. through some rounds but again being womens J18 quad with Amy The start of the half term always Matthews, Naomi brings National Schools and this year Gourlay and Rosie we had more crews racing than in Hannah. Naomi also previous years, a healthy sign. Naomi won her womens J15 Gourlay was racing in the womens single event. Jess J15 single which was always going to also went on to win be tough. As her time trial progressed womens J 18 doubles the headwind picked up and she with Kate Dudgeon suffered as she had the bad luck to be the next day. Over draw to set off last. Naomi didn’t the weekend the make it through to the semis but Club notched up 11 showed really positive racing spirit wins with the girls and she will move on next year. winning 7. That was The Eight had high hopes of showing a total of 33 pots for the individuals involved with Jess Graham getting 4 of Girls 1st IV those! overwhelmed by stronger college boats. At the older end of the club As we entered exam season things got both girls and boys were on a roll, the understandably tougher but we coxed Four of Phil Anderson, Josh managed to maintain some Tognarelli. Tom Edwards, James momentum as well as giving the Tom Edwards at the World Championships Pinner coxed by Richard James raced squads a change of scene from through round after round culminating revision which would help them with its worth however they took a hit the in a solid win, a quad of Tom it. Tees Regatta was the pre National evening before racing when Dan Maddick, Harry White, Matthew Pye Schools event which put things into Pearson fell ill and it was obvious that and Sam Storer won their novices perspective a little more. The 1st Eight he could not race. We were very lucky convincingly but it was the girls squad won albeit on a scrappy row, the girls to get Marcus McQuillan jumping in that really did the business. The crew came up against tougher opposition in at very late notice after a very early of Amy Matthews, Maxine Brewster, the coxed Four and lost out in the final morning drive and he did a very good Kate Dudgeon, Caitlin Errington and but gaining useful lessons before job but in the end the Eight did not cox Anna Daglish won both National Schools. The encouraging fire on all cylinders and failed to get Intermediate 2 coxed Fours and performances were coming from the into the top twelve. Intermediate 3 coxed Quads beating a younger members of the club where

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This disappointment fuelled some beaten a performances the day after as they num ber of split into smaller boats with a less ill older and Dan Pearson and Harry White making stronger it through to the semi final stage in college J 16 pairs, Matt Smith and James crews. Jess Pinner just missing out in their pair Graham and the quad of Tom Edwards, Phil then Anderson, Josh Tognarelli and Sam followed Ciampolillo racing well to get into the this up with semis in their event. But for them as a an group a disappointing regatta that we impressive hoped had not detrimentally affected win in their qualification for Henley. womens J16 The girls raced their coxed Four and single. again showed some excellent progress There was Captain's procession which warranted a number of also a win for exceptionally well. complimentary comments from M att Smith in JI On Sunday a variation of the Junior spectators. They missed out on the the day. 14 boys’ quad that raced on Saturday semis but showed that they had moved So to Durham Regatta where over raced again showing the positive steps one very significantly. Our last boat recent years we never seemed to fulfil forward they had made. Sam was Jess Graham in the womens J16 our early season promise. This year Ciampolillo raced in an Intermediate single, a particularly tough event. Jess we had a big entry although it ended 2 double winning that event, and a again just missed out on getting into up being cut down by the organisers a new Junior 14 girls combination raced the top twelve but certainly proved bit! well showing that girls rowing is that she is picking up speed in her The highlights on Saturday were the definitely on the rise at the school. single and has potential which points 1 st Eight racing Intermediate 2 Eights The senior girls raced in Intermediate to an interesting next two years. but just losing to a Tyne Eight by a 2 Eights and certainly shocked the Before Durham Regatta took centre foot. Four of the crew then raced a university crew they were racing in a stage we took a younger group and the quad later in the day losing to York very close tussle. The Junior 15 boys girls up to Hexham Regatta. Again City, by three foot this time. Tom combined with the St Leonards boys from the J14 perspective this was very Maddick and Sam Storer raced well in and raced Novice Eights with credit encouraging with the quad of Richard their singles as did the girls four and then we had a flurry of races all James, Michael White, Michael making up huge ground against a St in the pairs event with three school Hylton and Andrew Atkinson showing Peters crew that had beaten them crews racing with Josh Tognarelli and their progress and enjoying their comfortably at Tees Regatta. A first at Phil Anderson looking very solid and racing. Holly and Alissa again showed the Regatta this year was a crew from Matt Smith and James Pinner easing progress but again getting out the Chorister School. Through the comfortably past a Hampton School powered. The J15 pair. However boys raced in their they both lost in composite Eight again their semis but in Novice Eights this good rows after time joined by new just jumping in recruit Ben Cronin those boats. So winning through a we only came round only to face a away with two very strong Newcastle wins, a double University crew. The and a staff win in Eight then split into Elite Quads Fours and themselves however there racing each other with was a huge the Leonards morale victory combination coming scored by the off the better...this Ghent Camp and trophies parents and the time. marquee which The girls Four, Amy Matthews, year the Boat Club offered rowing to was the source of a wall of shouting Maxine Brewster, Kate Dudgeon and the Choristers and once a week they and support on the course, big thanks | Caitlin Errington coxed by Richard got coaching in coxed Quads, four to all the parents that supported and James raced relentlessly through girls coxed by the 1st Eights younger ran the marquee which seems to grow round after round of the Intermediate brother raced in Junior 13 coxed each year. 3 Fours winning the event having Quads and acquitted themselves

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Just before the Annual Dinner a group again worked its magic on both pupils crew of Harry White and Dan Pearson of girls, at their own request, went to and parents as it has now become a with two Talkin Tarn rowers seemed York Summer and raced in a variety to click very well of singles, doubles and a coxed Four. cruising into their The girls Four proved their speed final and earning a again coming away with their fourth well raced for Bronze medal in it. win of the summer. Jamie Kirkwood, The Dinner was a very well attended our departing celebration of another very successful student coach won season. Parents, OD’s and pupils his event and for listened to Jonny Searle, Olympic the second year Gold and Bronze Medallist and was selected for celebrated another Henley England in the prequalification for the 1st Eight. Two Home Countries boats were named, a pair called International where “Ciamps” recognising the he got a silver. contribution of the Ciampolillos both The season was on the parents committee and on the virtually finished, water, and the new Eight, “Amicitia Girl’s Bronze at Ghent all that remained Dunelmia” as a thank you to the was the last camp Friends for their generous donation to fixed goal in Boat Club planning, with of the year, or the first of the next perhaps the girls attending Women’s which was a trip to Norway for Henley next year. members of the girl’s senior squad. After Henley term ended but activity With Emma Steel they met up with continued, Tom Edwards attended the OD Peter Bilton in Oslo and were GB final trials in Nottingham and based on Kalvoya Island paddling after five hard days with over thirty around the sound on fantastic water. five 1500 metre races Tom gained his An excellent experience for the girls place in the pair, his favoured boat it which will undoubtedly spread seems, for the World Junior Rowing enthusiasm through the rest of the Championships which were in France girl’s crews. Our thanks to Peter in August. Tom went on to training Bilton and Norske Studenters Roklub. camp and then to the Championships help purchase the boat. Captains Sam where in a very tough event he came This season has eclipsed last and 1 am Ciampolillo and Amy Matthews 12th, a credit to his school....and sure the Boat Club will endeavor to do presented a review of the year with country. Meanwhile there was also the the same this coming season as we the Headmaster concluding. National Championships where we welcome new coaches and pupils into the club. Huge thanks go to the Virtually a day later the School Eight parents and the parents committee for left for Henley to spend a few days all the ongoing support; it is a Annual Dinner Awards getting acclimatised to the course and significant factor in any athlete's surroundings and fine tuning for the success! Oarsperson of the Year - Tom Edwards first race on the Wednesday. We had Most Improved Oarsperson - Anna Daglish drawn Reading Bluecoat School Thanks are also due to all the staff Best New Junior - Richard Janies and after a slightly tentative start and coaches involved, Mr Hewitt Girls Rowing Award - Jess Graham confidence and belief grew and the and Miss Ross. Jamie Kirkwood, Captain’s Shield for Sculling - Tom Edwards crew steadily pulled away Emma Steel and Matt French our DSBC Crew of the Year - Girls 1st IV recording the school’s first win at gap and student coaches. Mr Parents Plate (boys) - Rob Bartlett Henley in quite a number of Atkinson and Mr Gardner for their Parents Plate (girls) - Naomi Gourlay decades! The next day saw us take invaluable help and humour on the on Abingdon School, one of the top continent. Mrs Edwards, Mr Howie boats in the event. This time the start and of course, Dan Singleton deserve Indoor House Rowing - Poole was a lot more aggressive and the a big thank you for their time and crew headed Abingdon briefly effort. I hope you see the club at some however tables soon turned and a point next year in our travels or in tough race followed where the School yours. Eight was trailing in the Abingdon had two coxless Fours racing. The wash but not giving up to their credit. Junior 18 boat with Matt Smith and Jon Williamson The Abingdon crew went on to the James Pinner didn’t quite have the Floreat Dunelmia. final where they lost to an exceptional preparation in their combination and Eton crew. The Henley experience missed out on the final. The Junior 16

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ROYAL NAVAL SECTION Lt. Col. NG Kern Lieutenant RN Hewitt Major K Jones Lt. AR Wallace 2nd Lt. SJM Kime ROYAL AIR FORCE 2nd Lt. A de Lange Squadron Leader J Curry 2nd Lt. K Brien Pit Off. DB Aitken W 011 P Atkinson

he 2008/9 year has The 2009 Summer Camp was Tseen a good turn out held at Wathgill Camp, Catterick, in the Army section of the this year and it welcomed 13 CCF. A high intake of Durham School cadets. Sadly, voluntary cadets followed due to the lack of teaching time, the presentation day at no new cadets were able to attend the end of the Christmas the camp. The consequence of Term. With around 30 our small numbers was the new cadets and roughly amalgamation of our contingent 15 NCOs, the Army with Read School. The week section has achieved consisted of various activities from much this year. Our kayaking and canoeing to platoon success at Exercise Colts attacks and orienteering Canter, the school exercises. coming a close 5th, was On arrival at Wathgill, the soon followed by an cadets settled into their enjoyable trip (insert accommodation before being Easter trip here). briefed on the next day’s On a weekly basis, activities. Luckily (some may not the Army section has agree), all our physical activities concentrated on basic were mainly based on the first two field craft and weapons CRlAkllARlcb days allowing a check of fitness training for the new and the opportunity to get all the intake, following the ‘boring’ activities out of the way introduction of the new early on in the week. L98 A2 Cadet Rifle. This The week saw the cadets take new version boasts semi­ part in the assault course and automatic capability, mock orienteering exercise with a increasing the rate of fire chance to brush up on some map and reducing the risk of reading skills. All the Durham stoppages with the rifle. School cadets performed well, Most importantly it is a putting in a good time on the more enjoyable piece of assault course! Every evening, kit for the cadets and, the cadets were able to enjoy a with the need for a BFA couple of hours at the NAAFI, a (blank firing attachment), junior ranks’ club where chocolate the risk of accidents has and soft drinks are served. This been greatly reduced. gave the cadets the opportunity to Due to the intake socialise with each other and with occurring in the Easter other contingents. I can Term, it has been difficult confidently say, this opportunity to cover the required was taken by a select few of the curriculum prior to the cadets; successfully, I might add! Summer Camp. The cadets performed well in Nevertheless, all the the orienteering competition cadets have shown an against tough opposition from improved sense of loyalty Barnard Castle School. The to the section and their adventure training day gave all attendance has been cadets the opportunity to exemplary. experience Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building and Climbing and UVI saw some cadets experience Poole House these activities for the first time.

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The real highlight for me, however, was the ‘Platoon Attack’ during which Durham CCF joined with Read School to fight the common enemy! This exercise required all cadets to perform at their best whilst fighting a mock battle against members of the Sheffield University UOTC. The level of commitment from all our cadets was noticed throughout the exercise and their sense of teamwork when working with the other schools made me very proud of their efforts. Despite the absence of radio and communications equipment our cadets did an outstanding job of relaying and obeying orders from myself, the platoon sergeant and other commanders in the field. All kept a sense of composure even in the face of enemy tanks!! The remaining days at Wathgill consisted of range days and various tactical exercises but all seemed shadowed by the fantastic performance of Durham’s Cadets, which seemed to rise above those larger and perhaps more established schools. Their “cool” attitude and dedication have made this a trip to remember. The position of Senior Cadet has given me an invaluable insight into life as a leader and could not have brought me such satisfaction without the hard work and solid resolve of all those involved in the CCF Army Section. I would like to wish them all the best in the future.

It has been a pleasure to lead them.

Swift and Bold.

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R.N. SECTION REPORT 2008-9

The section this year has been reasonably busy with Thursday parades and sailing on Sundays, and we have been joined by some enthusiastic cadets in the Shell. The annual raft race was keenly contested on a rather cold and blustery day in October, and some cadets who were able undertook a windsurfing course on Wednesdays. The weather was quite cold, but the cadets enthusiasm was undimmed and by the end everyone had learnt to sail at least a little bit. William Rutter, Philip Whitfield and Tom Newbould represented the school at the National regatta at Portsmouth. William and Philip just missed out on top 20 place. Having sailed really well to begin with they failed to appreciate the strength of the tide and lost ground on the final lap. Tom sailed brilliantly in the Pico class and became the first Durham School cadet in my memory to qualify in the top ten places for the final race. In the area regatta at Sedbergh was sailed in very strong winds. Our cadets again sailed well and tied the match with Sedbergh, but on counting the results of the second Topper sailors Sedbergh just retained the trophy. Perhaps the highlight of the year was the number of cadets who took advantage of the courses run by the CCF for cadets. Pupils attended diving, yatching, flying, first aid, military training, power boating and sports courses. It is to their credit that cadets are prepared to volunteer to do these things. The result is an enrichment of their lives, an increase in their skills, and a great benefit to their curriculum vitae. We were fortunate during the year to have Fiona Burnie helping us with the Navy Section. Fiona involved herself energetically with our activities, and will be missed now that she has moved on to pastures new, where we wish her well. Especially missed will be her cheesecake cooking competitions

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RAF section report 2008-9 RAF CAMP KINLOSS 2009 week we got the chance to participate The RAF section has enjoyed another For the very first time, a group of in a night exercise, which began at successful year which has included more seven of us RAF Cadets took part in 19:30hrs, and was still going at air experience flights, field days, field an Easter Camp to RAF Kinloss near 01:00hrs! It was great fun. We were week-ends and camps than previous Inverness. We went thinking it would split up into 4 teams and given three years. The cadets of second flight won be a cheap week away in the Scottish tasks/objectives to carry out, which in the inter-flight competition and were the countryside, but we were all so some people’s case lead to them first flight to win the William Leach inter­ wrong. We were given no time to get being captured by the enemy force flight Trophy which is awarded for our bearings, and as we stepped off (members of the Air Cadet Liaison inter-flight competitions. Sergeant Hand the coach we were greeted politely by Team). The only disappointment did a sterling job of leading the section with the week and was an excellent senior cadet. The was the junior NCOs also show great promise and unavailability of the future of the section looks bright. the Grob Tutor planes that were The section has expanded once again in use by the and I am delighted with the enthusiasm University Air the new shell cadets have brought to the Squadron, so we section. It is especially pleasing to have were not able to girls once more within the section, have an Air meaning that all houses within the school Experience are represented within the section. It is Flight. now truly a Durham school RAF section. Overall the week Once again it has been a thoroughly was well worth enjoyable year for me as the officer the long trip up commanding the section. It is the cadets to Inverness, we who have made this year so successful all had a great and my heartfelt thanks go to all the time meeting cadets in the section for a great year. I an officer from one of the other two like-minded teenagers interested in look forward to working with you all in schools that were on camp with us; the Air Force, and I think that the rest future years. he told us to line up with all of our kit and relaxation activities, such as at our feet. After the first evening’s bowling, go-karting and ice-skating, Flying Officer DB Aitken RAFVR(T) delicious dinner in the brand new made the week even more enjoyable. Junior Ranks Mess, we spent a They were brilliant team building couple of hours getting to know the exercises as well as all round great other schools, with a friendly game of fun. I look forward to next year’s football. camp, as I would like to do more of the inter-flight competitions, and also Among many activities, we had visits to take part in the highly spirited drill to various parts of the station, competition (and for my flight to win including the air traffic control tower, again)! where we witnessed the communications between crew in the CCF - R.A.F. News January 2009 air and crew on the ground, to land The Durham school R.A.F. section aircraft safely. While we were there, has enjoyed another successful term, the control tower staff managed to with an air experience flight in RAF FIELD WEEKENDS 2008-2009 safely land a plane of soldiers fresh October and an active field exercise, Over the course of the year, as a section, from the frontline in Afghanistan. “Exercise Melame”, in November we took part in three field weekends Also, we saw a very splashing proving to be the high-lights. The around the school site. In the weeks prior demonstration from the stations’ fire Easter term will see the RAF section to the field weekends, we learnt about crew; we paid a visit to the Kinloss conduct another air experience flight, various aspects of field craft, such as: section of the RAF Police, where we field week-end and Easter camp at camouflage and concealment, modes of were given a display from the dogs RAF Kinloss. My thanks must go to all travel on foot, attack and defence and their trainers from the dog the cadets, especially this years head formations, and many more. We also section. of section, CpI Matthew Hand, for an spent a night sleeping in the School We were privileged enough to be excellent term and I look forward to House after a night exercise practicing permitted a day on the range. The the challenges of the next one. our field craft; then we took part in an outdoor range saw the training, Operation in a Built Up Area (OBUA) testing and then later the firing of the Flying Officer D B Aitken RAFVR(T) exercise, around the buildings of school, SA80 A1 Cadet Rifle, with some of to further our military knowledge. They the cadets present from the section were all great! achieving marksmanship badges of Cdt.Cpl. Matthew Evans their warranted class. Later on in the News from the Common Room

Mr. Graeme Hallam ever defeated Caffinites in the House Her Sixth Formers will miss her the Music competition. most, especially as she used them as Mr. Hallam left Durham School at the guinea pigs to test her latest kitchen end of the Summer Term to take up a PRW creations. The rest of the post of Head of Sixth Form at Mathematics Department will miss Newcastle School for Boys . He her too, probably because of her leaves a huge void at Durham School Mrs. Fiona Blackett (nee Burnie) wicked sense of humour. as a highly successful Senior Housemaster, Mathematics teacher Miss Burnie left the Mathematics Department at Durham School at the Mr. Mark Ward end of the Summer term to get married. She joined the staff at Mark joined the school as the head of Durham in September 2007 as a ICT in September 2004, bringing Newly Qualified Teacher and quickly with him new ideas and helping to learned how to extract homework from the most reluctant contributors in her classes! She rapidly became famous for her competing in several international triathlons and she narrow missed the women’s British Olympic triathlon team through injury. As well as inspiring her Year 11 top set to the best GCSE results in living and rugby and cricket coach. The memory she was also renowned for boys in Caffinites will miss him deeply, as he put his life and soul into this extremely demanding yet hugely rewarding task of shaping those “Caffs” boys into confident, articulate young men as they leave Durham School to seek their fortunes! assist in developing the school ICT The Sports staff will miss his banter facilities across the site, Mark has on the rugby and cricket tours, and chosen to move away from teaching the secretarial staff will miss his due to ill health. Our thanks go to him bronzed thighs in the Summer for his endeavours, both in supporting months. There is one particular the school information systems and member of the secretarial staff who guiding the technicians. We wish him has taken to hanging pictures of the best of luck in his future exploits. David Beckham and Leonardo de Caprio on her office wall since MAG. Graeme left.

During one of Mr. Hallam’s her culinary prowess. She rivalled exceptionally memorable Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal Mathematics lessons one pupil fell for her gastronomic masterpieces, (as asleep (obviously he was still feeling Donald Gaze would testify, as he the effects of a particularly strenuous managed to eat most of her creations.) rugby training session earlier in the day) and rather than risking waking Plans to relocate may have been put him up, Mr. Hallam chose to move on hold as she has been spotted on the rest of the class. several occasions in and around Durham City, so if she happens to Another anecdote which typifies the read this article in the Dunelmian man was when Mr. Hallam promised ‘Fiona, do come and see us. We want to run up Chapel steps and shout “I to find out what you have been up to!’ love School House” if School House

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From the President of the Old recently edited the OD Section of the For reports of Dunelmian Society Dunelmian. Secondly the reins for the recent activities of Yorkshire Dinner have been taken up the Society and for President’s Report by Mark Leonard (Caffinites, 1983-88) details of from Kit Hobson who has been York­ forthcoming events Welcome to the Old Dunelmian sec­ shire Branch Secretary for many years. please visit the Society’s website at tion of the Dunelmian. The date of the next Yorkshire Dinner www.olddunelmian.com. Since the last Dunelmian Martin has been set for March, see the notes George has formally become the Head­ elsewhere, and is moving to Harrogate Durham School Register master. The Society and School are at which we hope to see Kit to cele­ now working very closely to increase brate all he has done for the Society The Register consists of five printed the level of engagement between the and the Yorkshire Branch. editions, 1907-1991 (and an important Society and School and we both view Finally, I wish you all the best for a supplement dated 1950, which is too the initiatives under way as further ce­ happy and prosperous 2010, and de­ often neglected) and a computer menting the indissoluble links the So­ spite the weather and the continuing database of over 6000 names. The ciety has with the School. ODs are economic challenges, I look forward to early editions list all Dunelmians from always welcome at the School. seeing as many of you as possible at 1840 to the date of printing, along with The Society’s Annual Reunion Dinner OD events during the year. many names from earlier years, was held in September 2009 and fol­ arranged alphabetically. The database lows the event in 2008 in its traditional Rod Hepple-Wilson covers Dunelmians who entered the home, in Big School. The evening President School during or after 1907, when was a great success with ODs of a Canon Budworth was appointed wide range of eras and from all parts Headmaster. Altogether these make up of the globe, some accompanied by an invaluable historical resource, and their partners, making the effort to at­ we can access biographical details for tend. Speeches were kept purposely OD Society contact details any OD very quickly. Enquiries are short to allow ODs ample time to meet always welcome. Copies of the 5th up with contemporaries and friends. General enquiries, news and edition are still available - no longer The School’s generosity at this event contributions for The Dunelmian strictly “for sale” as the account has must be acknowledged for the assis­ should be directed to: been closed, but in return for a small tance given in arranging the event but Ian Smith (Hon General Secretary), donation to society funds. more for hosting the event at no cost to Old Dunelmian Society, Durham individual ODs. This generosity will School, Durham DH1 4SZ. continue in 2010 and we hope that a Tel 0191 386 4783 (School office), London Dinner larger number will take the opportunity 0191 375 7884 (home), Fax 0191 383 of meeting up in Durham. 1025 The 2009 London OD Dinner was held The date of the 2010 Reunion is de­ Email: on Friday 6th February 2009 and was tailed elsewhere, as with other OD [email protected] attended by the following people: Dinners and events, full details of M Anderson (1980-85), C M Attey which will appear on the Old We can accept contributions for The (1973-80), R Austin (1980-87), D Baty Dunelmian website and will be sent by Dunelmian in any format, but (1945-51), Miss J S Baty (1989-91), email to all ODs for whom we have electronic versions (e.g. Word Mrs J Baty (Hon OD), R W Baty contact details. I look forward to wel­ documents via email, or by post on CD (1983-89), Mrs C Best (Hon O D), D coming an even larger number of ODs or memory stick) are preferred for text. Best (Acting Headmaster), P K to the Annual Reunion and other OD Photographs are also very welcome - Botcherby (1967-73), J H Brighton events during 2010. either electronically or originals (1953-58), J F Buchan (1955-59), M N There have been two significant (which we will copy and return when Carey (1968-72), R 1 H Charlton changes during the last year which are we’ve finished with them). (1949-54), C R Crofton (1955-59), H of particular significance. At the An­ Dias (Hon OD), P Dickson (1968-72), nual General Meeting Nick Gedye re­ Submissions for the 2009-10 T S C Dotchin (1954-58), AT Douglas tired as Hon General Secretary. In Dunelmian need to be received by the (1947-51), P Drysdale (1980-87), W paying tribute to his many years as end of July 2010 or we can't guarantee Emmerson (1967-73), TFalck (1952- Secretary we are delighted that Nick is that they will be included. 53), F R D Fenning (1967-72), W S now a Vice President of the Society Frost (1951-55), N G E Gedye (Hon and as such we will benefit from his A directory of committee members can OD), M George (1975-80 and wise counsel. Nick is succeeded by be found at the end of this section. Headmaster-designate), A J Greenwell Ian Smith (Langley, 1983-89) who has (1945-49), R M P Grenfell (1957-60),

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D Gristwood (1977-79), R E Hepple- further details are available from Revd Jonathan F rench (1974-79) has Wilson (1968-73), A Hart (1968-72), S Godfrey Hedley, the Northern Reunion been in touch from his home in Brom­ Hollingworth (1977-81), L(J) James Secretary. ley. He was ordained some 22 years (1973-78), N Kell (1987-92), J Lamb ago after training at Westcott House, (1952-55), M Lamb (1957-62), A JE Be a proud OD! Cambridge. He served as curate in Lee (1950-54), Cdr J F C Lunn (1967- We have a stock of OD ties Loughton, Essex. His ministry then 72), A S Macdonald (1946-51), R J (manufactured in silk from T M Lewin took him to work amongst deaf people Malden (1958-62), R Margrave, of Jermyn Street), silk bow ties (self­ in Clapham, South London, an interest (1970-77), R G Me Williams (1969- tie) and cufflinks in the traditional that he has kept alive for 18 years ! 73), R Oates (1981-88), D C Parr design. These are priced at £23 per using sign language. He was Team (1951 -57), A Reader (1988-93), Prof T item (plus postage and packing as Vicar in Richmond upon Thames for M Ridley (1947-52), R Robinson appropriate). Please contact the 11 years before moving to Bromley as (1988-93), J R W Salkeld (1967-72), president for details. Vicar. ODs from the late 1970s will re­ ! M W Sharp (1967-72), Dr J M Slater mem ber Jonathan as Fagin in | (1951-56), P Smith (1976-81), PG The Boat Club has a DVD available to "Oliver!”, and will not be surprised to Staveley (1970-75), P N Stevenson buy of all School Rowing from the know that he has returned to amateur (1967-72), AG Sutton (1949-53), I 1940s to the late 60s. This is Tommy musical theatre, taking leading roles in Taylor (1971-76), J Taylor (1988-93), De Winton’s Cine film from his time several musicals including The N Taylor (1988-93), J S Thompson as Master i/c converted onto DVD. Witches of Eastwick, The Producers (1967-72), N Thompson (1986-93), C Many amazing scenes and memories! and Titanic the Musical. I W T Thorp (1958-64), R Todd (1970- These DVDs cost £7.50 each. Please 77), Miss C Walker (1989-91), G contact J Williamson via the Boat | Whitehead (1950-54), R Wood (1961- We've had an appeal from Mike King Club website www.dsbcyolasite.com | 67), P Wright (1973-80), C A (1963-67) who has asked for help in to place an order. Youngman (1955-60). trying to locate his old chum Nick Pearce (1961 -67) whom he has not The following were unfortunately heard from in about 30 years. In 1975, i prior to Mike leaving for Canada, he j unable to attend due to the weather: OD News and Letters P B Coggings (1967-72), D Hall saw Nick in the Kingston-on-Thames (1965-70), JHall (1962-65), Miss C area, and he has been trying to find Kemp (1986-88), A MacConachie him since his return to England in Shaheen (Hussain) Chohan (1981- I (Chairman of Governors), A McRae 2006, but so far without success. If 85) contacted the Society with a brief J (1983-88), P Welch (1961-67). anyone knows Nick’s whereabouts, summary of what he’s been up to since please contact the Society and we will leaving Durham. He studied Geology For further details about the London endeavour to put him in touch with at London University followed by a OD Dinner, please see the OD Mike. Master’s degree in Sheffield. He spent website, www.olddunelmian.com, or four years at McKinsey, the strategy contact the London Reunion Secretary, Alastair Macdonald (1946-51) has consulting firm in London, before Ritchie Salkeld. contacted us with the news that he was moving to Ernst & Young for another awarded an MBE in the Queen's Yorkshire Dinner four years, and then onto Reuters in London where he was head of strate­ ] Birthday Honours 2009 for “services to the resolution of boundary disputes The 2009 Yorkshire Dinner was held gic marketing for another four years. in Africa and to cartography more gen­ on Tuesday 31st March 2009 at the Work then took him to Dubai as Direc­ erally”. Alistair writes, “At my age, Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge. tor of a small Dubai-based oil and gas this came as something of a surprise. Regular attendees will receive a consultancy, and he has recently In recent years I have been retained by mailing directly and further details on joined a consulting firm associated the governments of Nigeria. Ethiopia, the Yorkshire Dinner are available with the Abu Dhabi government work­ Sudan and Libya for disputes in which from Nick Gedye, Acting Yorkshire ing to support the Emirates 2030 strat­ Reunion Secretary. egy. He’s married with two children, they have been involved. This has Oliver (7) and Zara (3), who both at­ meant both field visits to remote areas Northern Luncheon tend Repton Dubai (the sister school to and speeches to the International Court ! The Northern Luncheon is held on the Repton in Derbyshire) and he makes of Justice in The Hague - the latter ; last Friday in November annually and the offer that if there is ever a yearning being an experience I never expected the 2009 luncheon was held on 30th to set up a Durham Dubai franchise, to encounter when I started life as a November 2009. Regular attendees he would be delighted to provide ad­ land surveyor back in 1955”. Congrat­ will receive a mailing directly and vice and support. ulations, Alastair!

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For Michael (George) Nicholson (1962-67), missing a Great North Run is unthinkable. As we’ve reported in a previous Dunelmian, he’s taken part in all 28 races since the event was launched in 1981 even after suffering serious complications to an operation and contracting MRSA. His determination has benefited a number of charities and, most poignantly, the hospice that cared for his late granddaughter Emily, who died from a rare degenerative disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy, aged just five. His triumph over adversity won him a Spirit of South Tyneside award in 2005 and now his efforts have earned him another accolade - the BUPA Great North Run Award. The award, in School v OD XI poss 1946 ii association with The Journal, was Congratulations to Andrew Thomson Communion at Hexham Abbey. presented at the star-studded BUPA (1986-93) upon receiving an OBE in Andrew received his OBE from Her Great North Run Hall of Fame Charity the 2009 New Year Honours list. Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle Dinner at the Gateshead Hilton Hotel in Andrew was posted as First Secretary in April 2009. Pictured with Andrew at April 2009, attended by such celebrities (Political) to the British Embassy in his investiture are his parents Robert as tennis player and TV star Sue Barker Bogota, Colombia in June 2006 and and Mary and his girlfriend Milena. (who presented George with his award), was due to return to the UK in October model Nell McAndrew, sprinter Colin 2009 at the completion of his three- Capt Michael Taylor (1956-58) has Jackson and long-time Great North Run year posting. He regularly returns to emailed from Uruguay, where he has supporter Sir Jimmy Savile. settled in retirement. He observes that he developed an early love of travel Congratulations to Dr Adam Parker though voyaging by sea to South (1983-90), his wife Esther and daughter Africa at an early age. Going away to Madison, who were joined in July 2009 sea seemed to be an excellent choice by their second daughter, Beatrice. of career path to fulfil his wish to Adam and family currently live in New travel, and so on leaving Durham, he York. enrolled in The School of Navigation, Warsash, Hampshire to learn the We received a letter from Angus basics of shipboard life. In 1959 he Paterson (1943-46) who’d been joined his first vessel in London and browsing through some old photographs sailed for the Persian Gulf and India - and had found one that he thought may a real adventure in those days and, on be of some interest. It’s a picture of a his return, he comments that his poor Durham School XI that played against mother barely recognised the son an Old Dunelmian XI around 1946 and she'd said goodbye to seven months as with previous photos of this type, earlier! He subsequently served on we’re inviting eagle-eyed reader to put many types of vessel, from passenger names to faces. Angus himself is seated, ships to bulk carriers and tankers, and middle, wearing the light hooped cap, finally became Master. He was also and he’s identified a few people Durham and over the 2008 Christmas fortunate to be given the chance to including Gordon McKeag and Cecil period visited family and fellow ODs experience other cultures while Ferens in the back row, so let’s see including his father Robert Thomson supervising the shore-side operations whether we can get a complete line-up (1949-53) and Peter Rowe (1987-94), of vessels, and he spent many happy (although Nick Gedye observes that the who informed us of Andrew’s award; years in strange places - sometimes in OD team appears to be a few players and he joined Chris Elliott (1988-93), war zones and sometimes in the worst short...!). James Mackie (1985-92), and John imaginable conditions, but always Thicknes (1988-93) for Midnight somehow remaining safe.

Dunelmian 2008-09 95 Getting a little older (and perhaps as "the fastest amateur ever to put on a School-Society Liaison Officer: wiser), he moved to the USA and shoe" was sold for £450 early in 2009. Hugh Dias, Durham School, Durham worked for a major refrigerated The book contains cuttings, tickets and D H 1 4SZ carrier, in charge of a fleet of vessels programmes from the sporting career Tel 0191 386 4783 (office), 0191 384 handling frozen foodstuffs. This led to of John George Wilson, whose 7096 (home) an opportunity to move to a large 100yds sprint record in the Oxford v Email [email protected] refrigerated warehousing company Cambridge athletics match remained Hon Registrar (i/c website and elec­ where he was Vice-President until unbroken for more than three decades. tronic communications): retiring at the age of 62. He had Wilson ran the sprint in ten seconds Rod Hepple-Wilson become interested in South America flat in 1870, a feat which was not (contact details as above) during his travels and it seemed a bettered until the 20th century. He won fitting area to which to retire. He the inter-university sprint three times Register Editor: chose Uruguay because of its stable and the open championship twice, Nick Gedye, Sydney House, Crossgate government and safe environment - leading the Sporting Gazette to dub Peth, Durham DH1 4PZ and he can currently be found him "the fastest amateur ever to put on Tel 0191 386 9360 surrounded by 250 acres of beautiful a shoe". Mr Wilson also excelled in Email countryside, watching cattle get fat, the long jump and at rowing. n ickgedye@sydney house .freeserve .co .uk and at peace with the world. After graduating from Oxford, the former Durham School pupil later Annual Reunion Secretary: Canonised in 2002, St Puis of returned to the North-East, living on Peter Smith, Sidegate House, Sidegate, Pietrelcina (more commonly known as the Bailey, in Durham, and working as Durham DH1 5SY Padre Pio) is one of Catholicism’s a solicitor to the Dean and Chapter of Tel 0191 375 7000 (work); 07836 most popular saints. Internationally- Durham Cathedral. 537140 (mobile) acclaimed choir The Sixteen recently This article appeared in the Email [email protected] commissioned settings of Padre Pio’s Darlington and Stockton Times on daily prayer from three of Britain’s 14th February 2009, and is London Reunion Secretary: most respected contemporary reproduced with their kind permission. Ritchie Salkeld, Faythorpe, Valewood Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, composers, including Will Todd West Sussex RH13 OQJ (1981-88). These have been released Phone: 01403 783300 on CD on the choir’s own Coro label Fax: 01403 780378 (Coro 16071) and the recording Email: [email protected] features a number of other Todd compositions. OD Society directory Northern Luncheon Secretary: Godfrey Hedley, 5 Fleetham Close, President: Ron Trotter (1943-48) has sent a Chester-le-Street, Co Durham DH2 3SX Rod Hepple-Wilson,The Cobbles, Ren­ copy of his book, “Just a Lad from Tel 0191 388 1999 ton Close. Bishop Monkton, West Hartlepool”, an illustrated Email: [email protected] Harrogate HG3 3UB autobiographical record of a varied Tel 01765 676225 and interesting life, starting with his Yorkshire Reunion Secretary (acting): Email [email protected] personal recollections of life at Nick Gedye Durham School, which he joined on a (contact details as above) Hon General Secretary: special scholarship at age 11. Ron has Ian Smith. Durham School, Durham Archivist: used a remarkable collection of DH1 4SZ John Malden, 5 Greenlaw Avenue, Pais­ illustrations from every phase of his Tel 0191 386 4783 (office), 0191 375 ley, Renfrewshire PA1 3RB life, and his story will be particularly 7884 (home). Fax 0191 383 1025 Tel 0141 889 4302 interesting for those who share Ron's Email [email protected] passion for golf. If you are interested Email [email protected] in obtaining a copy please contact Ron Hon Treasurer: Assistant Archivist: at Bridgemere, Three Gates. Dalton Michael Watts, Raven Gill, Parkhead, Mrs Valenda Taylor, Sandside House, Piercy, Hartlepool, TS27 3HP, or Renwick, Cumbria CA10 1JQ Neville’s Cross Bank, Durham DH1 4JF telephone him on 01429 270444. Tel 01768 898688 Tel 0191 384 6982 Email [email protected] A scrapbook chronicling the life and achievements of an athlete described

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The Durham School locomotive

Philip Opie (1962-65) has sent two pictures taken by his late father John Opie (1936-52) on the occasion of the naming of the Locomotive Durham School. He asks if anyone has done any research into this loco.

A quick search in Archives has thrown up some information and several pictures. Here, briefly is what we found out.

Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the Green Arrow class and built at Darlington, locomotive number 4831 LNER Green Arrow 2-6-2 locomotive Durham School renumbered 860. was named Durham School at a special ceremony at Elvet station in Green Lane (near where the Magistrates’ Court is today) on June 15th 1939. The whole school attended and the boys, all wearing “bashers” of course, sat good-humouredly through no fewer than six speeches. The Head of School, C G Ferguson, named the engine and drove it from the station to bring the proceedings to a close. A The Durham School locomotive nameplate being w D ciouston, A T Hay, P S Fletcher, A D Howe, replica nameplate was presented to carried by (from the left): J A Halliday, J R Appleby, J Hetherington, A J Bower (Head of School). the headmaster, Canon Harry Luce, D A McIntyre, W D Ciouston, F Youngman. and hung in Big School.

During twenty-five years of service Durham School is said to have travelled almost a million miles, mainly on the east coast line from London to Scotland. At some stage the engine was renumbered 860, and then after nationalisation 60860.

The engine was finally withdrawn from service in 1963 and the nameplate was handed over to headmaster John Brett at a shorter ceremony in the quadrangle. The nameplate was placed in a prominent position on the corner near the porter's lodge, thus removing, as Jack Durham School loco Marsden was heard to say, our rather coy anonymity.

In the late 1990s concerns were raised about the security of the nam eplate in its exposed position and in 1999 it was sold to a private buyer for a sum of around £21,000. It is understood that the purchaser was an enthusiast from the north-east. We still have the Katie Geiser pictured with the Durham School replica. nameplate on the occasion of her appointment as Head of School in 1993: the first girl to achieve this distinction.

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Old Dunelmian Lodge No 8100 The new Master, Installed in July is Old Dunelmian Holy Royal Arch Derek Withington, father of I. Chapter No 8100 The Old Dunelmian Lodge has had a Withington (1980-85) and we look successful year under the Mastership forward to another enjoyable year The Old Dunelmian Royal Arch of Paul Hopper, the father of P.A. under his guidance. Chapter meets on the fourth Friday in Hopper (2000-02). At the January February [Installation meeting] and meeting pupils of the School, under On behalf of the Lodge thanks are the third Friday in June. Eric J the direction of Roger Muttitt, gave a extended to the Headmaster, Derek Robinson (School, 1956-1959), concert which was thoroughly enjoyed Best (Acting Headmaster for part of Michael J Liddle (Langley, 1990-95) by all attending. In May the the year), and all the staff including and Timothy M Wilkinson (Caffinites, Headmaster led a group of staff and a Geoff Simpson, Colin Looker, and the 1956-60) were installed as First, pupil to dine with the Lodge when catering team for their help and caring Second and Third Principal for the three cheques were presented from the attention at our functions during the year 2009. Lodge. These were for £1600 for the year. We appreciate the hospitality A social evening was arranged in June purchase of a computer for the School and use of School facilities which allowing partners and friends to attend printing department, £ 1500 towards greatly enhance our functions in which proved to be very successful. the purchase of a grand piano and School. Rev. Jack Marsden (Hon OD), First £1500 towards funds being raised by Principal in 1994-95, and Norman A pupils taking part in the World Robinson, two longstanding members Challenge Expeditions. Colin Looker, of Freemasonry and members of The Roger Muttitt and Phillip Anderson Old Dunelmian Chapter who have (one of the pupils undertaking the been ever present and totally expedition) accepted the cheques and dedicated in their Masonic work were the Headmaster thanked the Lodge for made Honorary Members at the the donations. meeting on June 2009. Congratulations are also given to During the year John Webster (1960- Phillip R Robinson who through hard I 64) was installed as an Assistant work received promotion at the Provincial Grand Master, David James Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand (1976-79) was appointed to Past Chapter. Provincial Assistant Grand Registrar On a sad note The Chapter mourned and Tim Wilkinson (1956-60) was the death of George HL Nimmins appointed as Provincial Grand (School, 1945-1951), who was First Standard Bearer in Provincial Grand Lodge membership is open to former Principal in 1991-92. George died in Lodge of Durham, all being Past pupils, staff and relatives of present January 2009 he will be sadly missed Masters of the Lodge. and former pupils of Durham School. by everyone who knew him. Relatives are defined as The Annual Lodge Service was held in fathers/guardians, sons and brothers of All enquiries concerning the Old School Chapel, by kind permission of Dunelmians. Dunelmian Chapter or membership the Headmaster, on 5th April. It was should be directed to Secretary, conducted by E.J. Robinson (1956- Meetings are held in Freemasons Hall, Stephen C Robinson (Langley, 1973- 1959). G.W. Hedley (1963-1968) Old El vet, Durham on the second 1977), at 39 Windermere Court, played the organ and addressed the Friday in January, April, July, Darlington, Co. Durham DL14 YW congregation with a tribute to Rev. September and December and the third or by e-mail at J.R. Marsden who has conducted the Friday in May. All old boys and their steviemacham@ hotmai 1 .co .uk service since its inception and who for relatives interested in becoming the first time was unable to attend Freemasons or Masons wishing to join Stephen C Robinson through ill-health. A well attended the Lodge are welcome. Scribe E (Secretary) luncheon was enjoyed in Big School by a large proportion of the All enquiries relating to Old congregation after the service. Dunelmian Lodge or for membership ! should be directed to: Shortly after the January meeting we John F Liddle, (Secretary), Kyoburn were saddened to learn of the sudden House, Harperley, Stanley, Co Durham death of George Nimmins (1945-51) DH9 9TY. who was the first Initiate of the Lodge Tel. 01207 234 415, e-mail and who became Master in 1975. [email protected]

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OBITUARIES At his memorial service Pat was only son of a Baptist minister who described as a man whose goodness died a month after Neville was born, P A Johnson (1928-34) shone through every area of his life. entered Bungites with a music bursary Contributed by David Surtees Very true. in January 1947, one of the coldest (1965-70) winters of the century. He played 1st He was one of late father’s closest XV Rugby, and after National Service Pat Johnson had a long life which he friends - they knew each other for well in the RAF he returned to Durham lived fully to its end. Even in his over 60 years before my father’s death hoping to gain a place at the nineties he was an active Solicitor in 1990. Among Pat’s many University. He first sought a reference looking after his clients and friends Godchildren was my twin brother from his former headmaster. Canon with the care and attention for which Simon. All of us who knew him will Luce, but he must have caught him on he was renowned. remember Pat for a long time to come. a bad day. Luce told him he was not university material and advised him to Born in Penarth in April 1915, Pat get a job. In the end Neville won a moved to Brancepeth with his family Canon A D Morris (1937-42) place without his reference and never in 1927 and his father was the manager looked back, remaining in academia at National Provincial Bank (now A Service of Thanksgiving for the life until his retirement and winning the NatWest) in Durham’s Market Place. of Canon Alexander (Sandy) Morris widest respect for the excellence of his Pat went first to Bow School, joining took place on 26th February 2009 at work. his elder brother Keith at Langley Leatherhead Parish Church (where he House in September 1928 as a King’s was Vicar from 1971 until his He was an able linguist and with a Scholar, and moved to Caffinites after retirement in 1989). In his address. degree in psychology from Durham Langley closed. He contributed much Canon David Eaton paid tribute to and a PhD in educational psychology to life at Durham School excelling in Sandy’s varied life which included from Stockholm he became one of sports as well as his lessons. A School extensive Christian Ministry in this Europe’s foremost authorities on Monitor, he played both Rugby and country and abroad; a life which worldwide comparative education. His Cricket for the School. He left in 1934 enjoyed many interests outside of base was in Hamburg where he was with an Exhibition to Christ's College, public ministry; and a life of devotion professor of comparative education, Cambridge where he read Law. and commitment to his wife Ann and but his travels took him to every their family. The full text is available continent and most countries. He He served in 8th and 11th Battalions online at: produced numerous publications and DLL and in the Royal Warwickshire www.parishchurch.leatherheadweb.org was awarded honours from Regiment during World War II, seeing .uk/remembpc/sandy-morris.htm. If universities in France, America and action in France and Germany, and you would like a transcript, please Hungary. Tributes from colleagues all was wounded in 1945. Returning to contact the OD Society. tell of his enthusiasm and energy and Durham, Pat became a well known his devotion to his work, which he City Solicitor with fellow OD Cecil continued long after his ‘retirement’ to Ferens, with whom he had been Prof T N Postlethwaite (1947-51) Pau in the south of France. "He hated articled since 1937. Pat was also an anything Assistant Diocesan Registrar. On Peter Kershaw (1944-49. David Mort relaxed and Ferens’ retirement Pat moved to York (1946-51), Everard Whitehouse (1947- general - he with Cowling, Swift and Kitching, 50) and Sir Donald Limon (1946-50) liked strenuous with whom he worked for the rest of were among ODs who attended the and specific”, his career. funeral of Professor Neville was one Postlethwaite in London on 24th April. comment. Pat’s kindness and generosity to his In due course we were sent copies of Friends tell of many friends and to numerous good tributes to Neville from former friends his generous causes was legendary and his happy and colleagues. There were eleven spirit and marriage to Mickey sustained him pages o f A4 in total, so it has been wonderful wonderfully well for over 50 years. necessary for Nick Gedye to prune laugh. Despite the cancer that plagued his quite savagely. Please contact the OD Liege University were awarding him final years, Pat was an active gardener Society (via the School) if you would an Honorary Doctorate this year, and golfer well into his nineties and like to read the full-length versions. though sadly he did not live to receive enjoyed life to the full. He died on 4th it. He is survived by his wife Trudi and March 2009 at the age of 93. Thomas Neville Postlethwaite, the by his daughters and grandchildren.

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Mrs Y Prynn (Hon OD) J U Sidgwick (1942-47) farm leaders enabled him to get a hearing, even if he could not always Contributed by Nick Gedye This obituary was published in The In­ persuade them on a particular issue. In dependent on 31st July 2009 and is re­ 1981 he was awarded an OBE. We were very sorry to learn in July of produced here with their kind On his retirement in 1984, he returned the death of Yvonne Prynn. Yvonne permission. to London and started a new career as came to Durham from Teesside in Lives Remembered: John Sidgwick a translator, mainly of sleeve-notes of 1988 when her husband Norman was John Sidgwick, who died on 13 May classical CDs. His beautifully honed appointed as the School’s Bursar. They aged 80, was a man whose career French and musical knowledge pro­ lived in Spring Cottage, just below the spanned teaching, music, the army and duced exemplary translations. Archery Tennis Club in Clay Lane. the diplomatic service. As a man he But Sidgwick's greatest love was for was modest and unassuming with a music. While in Paris he had studied Yvonne threw her considerable energy delightful sense of humour. violin at the Paris Conservatoire with into supporting the School in all sorts John Utrick Sidgwick was born in Leon Pascal. His friend Roy Howat re­ of ways. She became a key figure in Darlington in 1928, and showed early called that once when he went to pick the Friends office, sharing the running talent for the violin. In 1938 he won a him up at the Embassy, he walked of the second hand shop and organis­ scholarship to Durham Cathedral down a corridor following the sound ing, virtually single-handed, a project Choir School and in 1942 went on to of a violin and found Sidgwick sitting which she callcd Durham School Prod­ Durham School. After his military cross-legged on the floor of his office ucts . Anything saleable produced by service, he went up to St John's Col­ playing unaccompanied Bach. any department within the school was lege, Cambridge and took Tripos Part I Sidgwick had many other creative tal­ swiftly brought into her remit. Regis­ in French and Latin, and Tripos Part II ents; he was a fine calligrapher and a ters, magazines, table mats, ties, cuf­ in law. In 1952-53 he went on to attain gifted writer: together with his third flinks and CDs would be displayed at a Diploma in Education. wife, Hildburg, he wrote a novel, OD and Friends events, and all pro­ In 1953 he and his first wife, Hilda poems and short stories, usually with a ceeds were channelled to the Friends. Walker, left for Paris where he taught Roald Dahl-like twist at the end. English at a variety of establishments Yvonne was an excellent amateur pho­ and supplemented his income by play­ Margaret Campbell tographer and it was her own pictures ing the violin in restaurants. A gifted © Copyright 2009 Independent News that were used to produce the watercolour artist, he also did painting and Media Limited tablemats. The fifth (1991) edition of for the tourists in Montmartre. the Durham School Register is illus­ In 1962 he joined the British Embassy Lt Col W A Weightman (1939-1943) trated almost entirely by Yvonne’s ex­ in Paris, where he was to spend the cellent colour prints. As far as the next 22 years, and was assigned to This obituary appeared in The Stock­ register was concerned, the pictures help the agricultural attache. When the ton and Darlington Times on 7th Feb­ were not Yvonne’s only contribution as Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and ruary 2009 and is reproduced with she spent many hours editing the forms Food withdrew its attache after Gen­ their kind permission. and typing in the data as it arrived eral de Gaulle's "non" to the UK's ini­ from ODs all around the world. She tial bid to join the Common Market, An RAF jet performed a fly-past be­ was elected an Honorary Old Sidgwick began working in the French fore the funeral of a North Yorkshire Dunelmian in 1990. farming scene which he found fasci­ career soldier described as "warrior, a nating. He set about cultivating the husband and a father". The congrega­ Yvonne’s two sons Julian (1984-89) farming organisations and unions and tion at Holy Family RC Church in and Christopher (1987-92) were good was soon able to count many of their Cockerton, Darlington, heard how Lt tennis players and Yvonne herself be­ leaders and agricultural journalists as Col William Albert (Bill) Weightman came the keenest supporter of the personal friends. This experience was helped rescue a group of nuns while School’s tennis club at a time when to prove invaluable when the UK re­ serving in Burma during the Second that sport was doing particularly well. newed its attempt to join the EEC. By World War. 1969 he had become full-time agricul­ He died aged 83 on 29th January So it was a big loss to the School, the tural attache. 2009 after a battle with cancer. Mem­ Friends and the OD Society when In the uncomfortable period following bers of the Armed forces in full uni­ Yvonne and Norman decided to move the UK's entry to the Common Market form and Army cadets attended the south after Norman’s retirement. Her in 1972, Sidgwick had a delicate role funeral. energy and resourcefulness were sadly to play. The CAP gave the UK many Lt Col Weightman, of Richmond, was missed. They lived in Kent for a few difficulties; there were bilateral "wars" bom at Middle Herrington Farm, near years before returning north to Sedge­ to defuse, e.g. over lamb and other Sunderland, on 1st October 1925. field about two years ago. similar issues. His links with French

100 Dimclmian 2008-09 ODs A He was not a strong child, Fr Sean to find out off the doctor ourselves teacher writing in the sand on the Neylan, chaplain to the Queen's Royal how ill he was." beach with a stick. And Hannibal, Lancers, told the congregation. A leg "He was such a brave man. He never Frank’s big black Labrador, seemed problem meant he had to wear an iron asked for any pain relief throughout always to be there, curled up brace, but he overcame this and went his illness." comfortably in Frank's office. on to become a good rugby player at Somehow Frank managed most of the Durham School. time to appear just as relaxed. Despite winning a place at Trinity F W iddas (Hon OD) College, Cambridge, he joined the On retirement Frank and his wife Durham Light Infantry at 18, against Contributed by Nick Gedye Sylvia moved first to Eggleston in his father's wishes, at the height of the Teesdale before the final move to Second World War. He served in the Frank Widdas, Bursar at Durham Gosforth. Frank had done a great job Pacific, seeing action in Malaya, School from 1976 to 1987, died last for Durham School for which we Sumatra and Burma. While in Burma, year at his home in Gosforth. should all be grateful. he protected a group of nuns and helped them cross a river. With an MA from Cambridge and His nephew. Dr Paul Weightman, several years in the Colonial Service, said: "He was like St Christopher Frank arrived in Durham at an carrying a nun across a swollen river. exciting time of rising pupil numbers She told him: 'You saved me. I shall and expansion. Frank's varied pray for you and your safety for the experience, instinctive caution and rest of your life'. Her prayers were unflappability made him the ideal answered, and he died comfortably in person to oversee the many changes his bed" that took place in his time at Durham. Shortly after rescuing the nuns, Lt Col Weightman, who was known as Bill, The first major project was the converted to Catholicism. conversion of the former gymnasium After the war, he served with the into the Luce Centre for Music and Parachute Regiment and the RAF Drama, opened in 1980. Next, the old regiment with which he saw action in tuck shop was extended and Suez, Jordan, Cyprus and Aden, incorporated into extra where he was Mentioned in accommodation for Langley House. Dispatches. “Top Ground” was improved with the He helped train the Sultan of Oman's levelling of the two junior pitches and army before returning to Britain and the widening of the “Colts” pitch. In taking charge of the Yorkshire Army 1985 numbers 1 and 2 Pimlico were Cadet Force. hastily made ready for the admission Lt Col Weightman worked with the of sixth form girls for the first time. Burma Campaign Fellowship which Two years later “Corner Block” was helped reconcile veterans and their redesigned with an extra floor to families on both sides of the conflict. become the home of the Art and CDT He helped organise a service of departments. Frank retired before its reconciliation at Durham Cathedral. completion but returned as an Dr Weightman said: "I was proud to honoured guest for the grand know him. He was a good man. A reopening. warrior, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great-grandfather." Being a Bursar cannot be an easy job The Last Post was sounded before the if you want to be popular. It was coffin was carried out of the church. Frank’s job to say “no” to most of us Lt Col Weightman leaves a wife of 59 when we went asking for money for years, Valerie, and three daughters, our pet projects that hadn’t been Caroline, Alison and Vanessa, as well budgeted for, but Frank had such a as children and grandchildren. His nice way of saying “no” that we daughter, Alison Porter, said: "He was couldn’t be cross with him for long. If very, very committed to both his we were lucky he would tell us how family and the Army. He never education was managed in the complained about anything. We had Solomon Islands - he would mime a

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Requiescant in Pace

Dr A G Brown SH 1940-44 February 2009 aged 82 P B Coggings SH 1967-72 July 2009 aged 55 C L Dales SH 1937-42 26 September 2008 aged 83 H B S Dales SH 1934-38 October 2008 aged 87 J M B Day PH 1938-43 21 January 2009 aged 85 D G French SH 1940-46 16 June 2009 aged 80 T B Fearn PH 1941-48 31 January 2009 aged 79 Maj W Greensword PH 1936-39 (date not known) C G Holliday SH 1947-49 6 March 2009 aged 76 P A Johnson LH, C 1928-34 4 March 2009 aged 93 J A S Linton PH 1968-70 2009 aged 54 D D Lister C 1955-58 24 August 2009 aged 68 D Mackenzie PH 1944-51 27 September 2005 aged 72 D H Mayhew PH 1933-37 18 October 2008 aged 89 P N McLaren C 1940-45 11 September 2009 aged 82 Canon A D Morris C 1937-42 14 February 2009 aged 85 G H L Nimmins SH 1945-51 January 2009 aged 75 Prof T N Postlethwaite SH 1947-51 12 April 2009 aged 76 Mrs Y Prynn Hon OD 6 July 2009 L C Rowe Staff 1961-68 31 March 2009 J U Sidgwick SH 1942-47 11 May 2009 aged 80 T A Smithson SH 1941-46 July 2008 aged 80 J S Thompson PH 1954-58 January 2009 aged 67 Mrs K Wallhead (nee Davies) Pi 2000-04 10 April 2009 aged 23 Lt Col W A Weightman C 1939-43 29 January 2009 aged 83 C J Woolstenholmes SH 1963-67 3 March 2009 aged 60

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