ILLUSTRIA 2017/18 Illustria Headmaster’s REPORT 2017/18 We take a look back at the highlights of the school year.

HEADMASTER’S REPORT 3 Overview of the year

CREATIVE WORK 6 Highlights of this year’s creative work at all ages elcome the best possible education for our to the pupils. Also over the summer, the PERFORMING ARTS 18 Wfifth Governors took the equally historic A selection of King’s music and drama events edition of Illustria. decision that King’s would operate This magazine is a as a fully co-educational school on ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS 24 celebration of our innovations the new campus. Whilst valuing and initiatives, our ambitions as the School’s heritage, Governors Spotlight on some academic departments COVER IMAGE: an institution as well as those of decided that a move to full co-ed Self portrait by Patrick Lovett, and initiatives Year 10 our pupils, their successes and was a progressive and natural achievements and, importantly, an evolution for King’s as it looks EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 34 overview of how we seek to equip into the twenty-first century. The A selection of our many events and our young people with the skills and School is committed to equality of activities from the year mind-set that will be required when opportunity for all our pupils and they enter the workplace. believes that boys and girls will CHALLENGE & ENRICHMENT 45 This year has been a seminal one benefit from sharing the fantastic An overview of our Challenge for our School. The signing of sales, new environment and from learning & Enrichment programme construction and finance contracts together. in the summer of 2018 has started The end of the year saw the COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 52 to realise our 2020 Vision for our retirement of a number of long- Highlights of Kings’ contributions to the new campus. When we set off on serving colleagues including wider community this journey in 2012, there was Mike Houghton, Jane Cole and every reason to believe we were Jackie Locke. Mike came to SPORTS 56 attempting if not the impossible, King’s in 1995 and alongside A comprehensive review of the year’s sporting then certainly the improbable. There his tremendous teaching record successes were countless challenges along spanning both classical and the way, but none of them, to quote modern languages, he has been HAIL & FAREWELL 84 the school aims, have prevented the archetype of the Renaissance us from aspiring to the vision of a schoolmaster as comfortable Staff who have joined or left King’s this better future, working hard to bring refereeing a rugby match as academic year it about and, hopefully in two years’ playing the guitar. Jane Cole left us time, achieving what we started. after 21 years including a period AWARDS & PRIZES 89 Our move will bring together as Academic Head of the Juniors. Celebrating this year’s award and prize winners the whole of our King’s family Her passion for the education of onto one of the best school sites the whole child has been readily LEAVER DESTINATIONS 93 anywhere in the UK, with some apparent on the sports field, but Full list of university destinations for 2018 of the finest facilities for teaching also in arranging and supporting and learning. As importantly, it will countless residential trips. Jackie compel us as a school to rethink Locke, meanwhile, worked for 16 how we operate and how, into years at King’s and retires after 30 the future, we continue to deliver years’ teaching. 3 Headmaster’s Headmaster’s REPORT REPORT

Jackie has been a stalwart of both including Cambridge, Durham, UCL, activities are not an unimportant add- pupils undertook voluntary work as the Chemistry Department and the Imperial, Bristol, Nottingham, as well on. They are part of who our pupils part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Girls’ Division, running the Junior as some outstanding musicians who are as people, offering fulfilment, Award. Twenty-three colleagues Science Club, girls’ football and are heading off to join the Royal enjoyment and, dare one say it, supported the School in running many a Year 9 camp. Retiring from College of Music in London and the that all important valve allowing the regional induction meetings for the support staff, we bade farewell Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. us to reduce the accumulated Newly Qualified Teachers and 12 to Jill Major, Tina Campbell and We are also seeing an increase in pressure. Opportunities to visit other local primary schools took part in Jackie Quinn, whose combined pupils heading off to join industry cultures are also abundant at King’s. the Maths department’s inaugural record of service runs to 36 years. apprenticeships with top companies This year, students visited China Primary Schools’ Maths Challenge. Meanwhile, promotion beckoned such as Rolls Royce, Ernst & Young (Economics/Business trip), Japan Of course, as always, I’m scratching for Dr Julie Cocker, who became This year saw the introduction of and AstraZeneca. (Religion & Philosophy trip), South the surface, but further details are Academic Deputy Head of the reformed GCSEs, which are With the pressures of the revised Africa (Sports tour), Dubai (Cricket enclosed in subsequent pages. Brighton College, Bangkok, and undoubtedly tougher, with more examination systems and the tour), Italy, (Choir tour), France, All of this curricular and extra- for Caroline Hulme-McKibbin, syllabus content and without the continued rise in usage of social Spain, Germany (languages trips) for our music and drama. On the curricular excellence, however, who left us after eight excellent buffer that coursework has provided media, it is little wonder that and also, a first for King’s, a Biology stage last year, audiences were would not be possible without the years’ service to become Head in the past, plus a new grading adolescent mental health has shot field trip to South Africa where pupils stunned by ‘Oliver!’, mesmerised by commitment and dedication of so of Kensington Preparatory School system. Despite this, our pupils up the political agenda. At King’s, conducted wildlife studies both on ‘Aladdin’ and charmed by Year 4’s many of my colleagues, who go out in London. Caroline’s leadership celebrated excellent results and this is something we’ve been taking land and in marine environments. brilliant Christmas panto, ‘Jack – the of their way to nurture and support of our youngest pupils has been individual successes abounded. very seriously for some time now. Last year saw some remarkable musical’. At the end of the year, the the interests of our pupils. I would characterised by one central vision: Overall, around 50% of all grades Twenty-six members of staff are fully achievements. King’s became the Infants showed us where so much also like to acknowledge the huge to make the school environment and were at 9–7 (A*/A) and nearly qualified mental health first aiders. first independent school in the of this talent is incubated with a volume of parental support that is heart-warming performance of that learning experience as thoroughly three-quarters were 9–6 (A*–B). We have run mental health courses country to gain the prestigious evident at King’s. little known classic, ‘Billy the Bus’. child-friendly and child-focused as At A Level, our students continue to for parents and other local schools Silver Learning Quality Mark in The musical highlights of the year for From those that cheer on our possible. The culture of continuous enjoy considerable success. Our in addition to the preventative work recognition of our Learning Habits me were Jack Campbell’s stunning pupils on the sports pitch and improvement that Caroline has long 2018 results were among the very we have been doing with pupils initiative. Our Cheerleaders qualified performance of Schumann’s A help transport our young people nurtured is a precious gift and one best in the North West and were through assemblies, talks and the for the second time for the World minor piano concerto at the Spring to training sessions, practices, that I am sure Rachel Cookson will the best in Cheshire East at A*/A PHSE programme. The stresses of Cheerleading Championships in Instrumental Concert and Alex concerts and fixtures, to the hugely be keen to cherish. Further details of grade. Overall, 43% of grades life, whether it be examinations or Florida. The U11 Girls’ hockey Clarke’s virtuosic brilliance at King’s active members of our Friends of all of our departing colleagues as were A*/A and nearly 75% of relationships, are in my view unlikely team completed an historic double Swings. King’s association. This year, they well as those joining our community grades were A*–B. to diminish. It is for this reason that in winning the AJIS cup outright and successfully raised in excess of can be found in the Hail & Farewell In charity work, our pupils raised Brilliant exam results are an King’s places such emphasis on qualifying for the Northern Finals £26,000, which will go a long way chapter. an impressive £28,200 helping important element of school life, but our holistic educational philosophy. of the In2 Hockey Championship. to providing new equipment for the to relieve poverty at home and It is with satisfaction that I am able we believe the opportunities King’s Music, sport, drama, trips and In rugby, the First Seven won the huge range of clubs and activities on abroad and to support The East to record once again the excellent provides outside the classroom expeditions are an integral part Cheshire Cup and our cricketers offer for pupils. I would like to thank Cheshire Hospice, Christie’s, MIND results achieved by our students in enable our students to meet all the of our development as people again won national recognition all our members of Friends of King’s and Headway amongst numerous this summer’s public examinations. challenges of university and beyond and hence an integral part of an from The Cricketer magazine. for their ongoing support for the other charities. Twenty-nine different and will enrich the rest of their lives. educational ‘whole’. I think this is Almost in every field of sports, King’s school’s activities. has some exceptionally talented community groups made use of Students this year are joining some why King’s students tend to flourish SH when they leave us. Extra-curricular individuals and the same goes the School’s facilities and 207 of the country’s leading universities 4 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 5 Creative King’s gets WORK

Frazer Greenhalgh, Year 1 We’re lucky at King’s to have so many talented, creative pupils ... here is a small As part of Year 1’s Great Fire of London topic, children selection of their amazing work. were encouraged to emulate writer Samuel Peeps’ diary and write about what they imagined they would have seen during the Great Fire. Adam Lloyd, Reception Adam’s imaginative jellyfish and shark were made as part of Reception’s Seaside topic, where children learned all about sea creatures.

Sasha Wilson, Reception Reception children got the ‘bug’ for painting pebbles and stones as part of a Forest School day. Sasha turned hers into this Harriet Clough, vibrant ladybird. Elliot Greenhalgh & Poppy Irlam, Reception These colourful paintings were created as part of Reception’s Transport topic.

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Alex Cooper & Dylan Parks-Szymborski, Year 4 Year 4 looked at work of artist Roy Lichtenstein, and used the Ben Day Dots technique to create colourful self portraits.

Tom Heseltine & Skye Byewater, Year 2 Tom and Skye created these silk Batik Grace Cornick, Lucy Clegg, paintings as part of Year 2’s topic on India, Lucas Burns, Charlotte Grant, Year 3 which included looking at Indian paintings As part of their Plants topic – and to mark the and patterns. anniversary of the Manchester bombing – Year 3 pupils made bees from ModRoc, wire and paper, as a tribute to the Manchester Bee. 8 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 9 Creative Creative WORK WORK

The Witches’ Spell Isla Parker, Year 5 As part of a study of life-cycles and living Double, double, toil and trouble, things, Year 5 pupils Fire burn and cauldron bubble, looked at Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Guts of a mountain goat, Water from a medieval moat, Sheep toenail and blue whale thigh, Liver of a babe about to die, For the potion we’re about to make, Throw in the ingredients and let them bake, Double, double, toil and trouble Blood from a tiger’s eye, Charlotte Hanley, Tears fresh from a child’s cry, Year 5 Antler from a bleeding deer, During a Learning Challenge topic on Arm of a person with an infected ear, Mexico, Year 5 pupils Stir until it’s black and stiff, looked at the Day of the Dead festival and Then test if with a little sniff. created papier mache masks. Natasha Williams, Year 6

Matthew Ennis & William Fernie, Year 6 As part of their World War 2 topic, Year 6 pupils made air raid shelters from paper and wire, including this Anderson Shelter by Sam Burns, Year 6 Matthew and As part of their topic William. looking at Conflict, Year 6 pupils studied work by World War 1 artist Paul Nash, then created their own paintings in Nash’s style.

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Nature, The The Light in the Trees Besmirched Mother A small ember that lights the fire, Everything needs this, Nature, the besmirched mother, Except the one that delivers the beginning, Holds her children dear. The beginning you ask, From the knavish and the greedy The mother, Away she will not veer. Mother-nature.

In metropolis and in urbs, She guards and entices all, Omniscient, she spies No matter what, she cares, But it’s the subtlest things that change it all, Children of disloyalty - We can walk, talk and love, Children truly unwise. We can use these gifts to care for the carer, We can make a difference. How tolerant her bearing On each dismal day, As the flowers bloom and the blossom flourishes, The snowstorm of anguish We can blossom and flourish, A mere flake away. Grass blades weep with degeneracy, The world doesn’t need to be like this, The chopping of her breath, We need care, they need care. Pollution at the throat, Dressed in Earth’s finest The scalded and lifeless trees bawl in despair, Smog-embroidered coat. Reprobate billboards watch over burnt meadows in glory, They continue to blaze without mercy, When will they learn restraint? The positive mindset of nature is mowed down by the cry of trucks, This is not the true-mother-nature, When will they learn to share? Look. Questions without answers, For it was then and there. We said “Ha Ha”, They said “Go”, With infinite regret, We cried “Vrrrrroooooommmmmm!!” And infinite despair, They darkened and faded like death grasping more and more victims, The loss of Mother Nature They prayed and hoped. Willed silence everywhere. The earth is precious, Make a change if you like! Zoe Griffiths, Year 8

James Harman, Year 8

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Year 8 Boys These ceramic poppies were created by Year 8 boys to commemorate the fallen in WW1. They took inspiration Patrick Lovett, from the ‘Tower Poppies’ and also Year 10 the war poets, whose words are interwoven through the poppies. A series of portraits in which Patrick Grace Cornford, Keira has depicted his Harris & Aimee Knight, family to explore a Year 8 theme of ‘Identity’. Year 8 ceramic fish were (See front cover) inspired by patterns and surfaces on a sea theme.

Joe Bathhurst & Henry Noble, Year 9 Ceramic pots created using a Imogen Harker, Year 11 coiling technique Imogen was inspired by the landscape of and exploring Venice to create a felt bodice and screen oxides as a method printed silk skirt as the final response in of glazing. her GCSE coursework portfolio.

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Sam Cockayne, Year 13 Sam set himself the challenge to develop an original Imogen Curtis, product for use in Year 11 the modern home. Imogen’s beautifully His coffee table crafted piano stool features sliding – part of her GCSE top panels, which work – was inspired reveal a hidden by the Arts & Crafts drinks cooler. Movement’s style.

Lucy Gosnay, Year 11 Handcrafted mirror, inspired by Africa, as part of Lucy’s GCSE Cultural Influences work.

Angus Homer, Year 13 Ceramic panels exploring the marks, textures and colours observed in the Derbyshire countryside. Sam Wright, Year 11 A series of wood and wire sculptures inspired by David Nash, exploring the relationship between materials Jasmine England, Year 12 and scale. A series of ceramic flowers cast into resin, looking at the visual process of growth and decay and taking inspiration from Anya Gallacio. 16 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 17 Performing ARTS An overview of some of our most memorable shows, concerts and performances.

INFANT & JUNIORS Infant Nativity Billy The Bus The Infants gave a stunning The Infant children from Reception performance in their Nativity, ‘A to Year 2 presented ‘Billy the Bus’ King is Born’. It was Christmas Eve as their summer production. The and the children did not want to go story started with the breakdown to bed so mum said she would tell of a faithful old school bus named them the true story of Christmas... Billy who was subsequently sold at The Nativity. As Mum and Dad (Blue auction, destined to become Farmer Bailey & William Shaw) regaled Furlong’s (Skye Bywater) hen house. the story to one side of the stage, Thankfully, there was a happy the events unfolded before us. Mary ending that resulted in Billy coming and Joseph, (Georgia Evans and out of retirement, being freshly Theo Burton), travelled wearily to painted and finally recommissioned Bethlehem and it brought a tear to the as the school reading bus. Year 2 eye when the tableau was completed did a wonderful job of delivering the Pre-School End of Year Junior Summer Concert Year 4 Panto with the birth of Jesus in the stable. speaking parts and there were some Concert The final musical event of the year Year 4 pupils put on a dazzling re- Speaking parts were performed by great comic moments. Reception Children in Pre-School performed in was the Summer Concert. The write of the classic story of Jack and Reception children, while Pre-School and Year 1 contributed with their their very own End of Year ‘Sing, winners from the Year 6 Musical the Beanstalk, this time set in the East children sparkled in the role as stars. super dancing and singing. We Dance, Play’ show to celebrate Festival performed their solos End of London. All 43 children sang, They were supported enthusiastically could all see a number of ‘little stars’ their graduation from the Pre-School and duets, demonstrating mature danced and acted with enthusiasm by Year 1 and 2 pupils who sang who will be taking centre stage in year. The children wore mortar musical skill and understanding. The and expertise and the packed beautifully in the choir. productions to come. board style hats with teddy bear ensembles all performed brilliantly audience of family and friends faces and ears, the theme of the but mention must be made of cheered them to the rafters. Lead show being teddy bear songs Stringstars rendition of the ‘1812 roles were played by George Clark such as ‘When Goldilocks Went Overture’ which involved several as Jack, Abi Thomas as Jack’s mum, to the House of the Bears’ and tempo changes, changes of mood Sophie Chong as Morag the cow ‘The Teddy Bear Blues’. Some very and tricky rhythms, all mastered by and Cora Seth as Chicken Nugget. brave children also sang a solo for our young players. ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’. Well The Year 3 and 4 Choir performed Year 6 Musical done to Bella Burrows-Jarvis, Oliver songs in two part harmony, with Nichols, Bertie Harrison, Thea ‘Yellow Submarine’ a favourite, Year 6 pupils transported audiences Grady, Ben Kennedy and Camilla which also included a rap section! back to the mythical Middle East Kinsey. Year 5 and 6 Choir’s song, ‘You for their colourful production of raise me up’ was dedicated to Mrs Aladdin. Famous big numbers Hulme-McKibbin and Mrs Squares, from the show included ‘Friend like to thank them for all of their support me’, ‘Prince Ali’ and ‘A Whole of Junior music-making during their New World’, while the children’s time at King’s. energetic dancing and singing set all toes tapping. The main characters were a credit to the

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school, learning pages of dialogue SENIOR MUSIC workshops with Cambiata North and bringing the humorous story West and the summer term tour to life with great comic timing. to Cartmel Priory (Songbirds and Sebastian Fitzgerald as Jafar Choirs Cambiata) was once again a great and his evil sidekick Iago the King’s choirs had another busy and success. parrot, played by Freya Ambrey highly successful year. The Carol Right at the end of term, King’s Brosnahan, had the audience in Service in December brought all Sings served as a showcase for all stitches. three choirs together to perform three King’s choirs. The Songbirds Emily Barrett shone as the Genie, a range of Christmas music at St sang a wide range of music from whilst Alistair Fitzmaurice as Michael’s Church. The last day of medieval motets (Alle Psalite) to Aladdin and Natasha Williams as term in December saw all members ELO (Mr Blue Sky). A particular Princess Jasmine, were powerful of the Senior Divisions head to highlight was their performance of lead characters who portrayed a church for the staff and students’ the suffragette anthem ‘Shoulder and Todd). Particularly memorable Macclesfield singers a standing King’s Music for the past few years. very convincing love story. The Year Carol Services. to Shoulder’, arranged for the was their performance of Benjamin ovation. Then, on their last night in This year, we were pleased to 6 chorus were on stage for most of This year, for the first time, the group by Mr Tonks with additional Britten’s cantata, ‘Rejoice in the Rome, the group enjoyed an open- present our first Autumn Chamber the show, not only to perform songs Girls’ Division took part in a new lyrics written by Jo Whiteley (Year Lamb’, including solo performances air concert under the stars given by Concert featuring performances but also to create busy Carol Service at St Paul’s Church 9), celebrating the centenary of by Fiona Beeston (Year 12), Daisy the world-renowned Accademia from smaller ensembles and crowd scenes. with the Songbirds (directed by Women’s suffrage in the UK. Holden (Year 10), Sam Andresen Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. soloists. Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Miss Hopkins) taking musical The Cambiata Group gave (Year 12) and Josh Clayfield (Year Guitar and two Brass Ensembles 12). all performed together with soloists responsibility for leading the enthusiastic performances of pieces Instrumental Ensembles service. They gave excellent ranging from Tudor madrigals from Years 7–13. This more informal concert proved hugely performances of a range of carols (The Three Ravens) to Rock Rome Tour The Autumn Instrumental Concert including Mr Tonks’ beautiful classics including a spine-tingling once again highlighted the range popular with performers and arrangement of ‘Jesus Christ the performance of ‘Don’t Look Back in The Choir sang in the world- of music-making at King’s. The audience members alike, and we Apple Tree’. Anger’. renowned St Peter’s Basilica in the newly-formed Senior Samba look forward to another such event Vatican City during a fabulous five- in Autumn 2018. In the Spring term, the Cambiata Such is the growing popularity of Ensemble, led by Mr Black, day tour of Rome. It was a once in Group took part in annual Barbershop in the Boys’ and Sixth opened the concert with a hall- Spring 2018 will doubtless be a lifetime opportunity for staff and Form Divisions that we now have shaking performance of ‘Samba remembered for the inclement students alike. For nearly 2,000 two boys’ Barbershop groups, Batucada’ that had members of weather and sadly, the ‘beast years, Mass has been celebrated in who rehearse on a weekly basis. the Concert Band dancing in the from the east’ led to our annual what is one of the most sacred sites Both groups sang individually and corridor. Strings’ Residential Weekend for the Christian religion, essentially together, and their performances Further highlights included the being cancelled. Members of the the centre of the Christian World, were both musically outstanding String Orchestra’s performance of Wind and Big Band made it to and we were honoured to be part and highly amusing. Audience Heinrich Biber’s ‘Battalia’ (complete Ilham Hall where they enjoyed of that tradition. highlights certainly included ‘Danny with authentic 17th-Century sound a riotous weekend of rehearsals Boy’ (Year 12), ‘Heart & Soul’ (Year The 38 students and four staff sang effects), the Chamber Orchestra and snowball fights led by Miss 11 and 12) and a slumber-themed Mass in the Vatican City on the playing Beethoven’s ‘Coriolan’ Hopkins, Mrs Barratt and Mr ‘9 to 5’ (Year 11 and guests). fourth day of the trip, following overture and the Big Band’s closing Brown. performances at two world-famous In advance of their summer term set which included a pair of Herbie Our Spring Instrumental Concert Rome churches: Sant’Andrea della tour to Rome, the Foundation Choir Hancock classics: ‘Cantaloupe included yet another hugely diverse Valle and Sant’Agnese in Agone sang two sets of sacred music Island’ and ‘Watermelon Man’. programme. The Concert Band’s in the Piazza Navona, where an from the 16th Century (Byrd) to the Chamber music has been an performance of Steven Bryant’s The audience of over 200 gave the present day (spirituals arr. Chilcott increasingly prominent feature of Machine Awakens featured live

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electronics mixed and performed Throughout the year, King’s by Mackenzie Blackaby (Year 9), musicians gave regular lunchtime Chloe Henshaw (Year 13) and recitals at St Michael’s Church in Thanks Dylan Eldershaw (Year 7) were the a series of fundraising concerts for I would like to give special thanks soloists in the String Orchestra’s East Cheshire Hospice collectively to our team of visiting instrumental performance of Bartok’s Romanian known as Music at Mike’s. These teachers who take such care to Folk Dances and the concert concerts also offer fantastic nurture King’s young musicians finished with Jack Campbell (Year opportunities for individual students across all of our Divisions. Their skill 13) joining the Chamber Orchestra of all standards to perform in front and support is invaluable and we to perform the first movement of of friendly, appreciative audiences. are very grateful for their dedication Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A There were two Music Competitions and hard work. Oliver! minor. this year. The Lower School Music This year we have said a poignant In February, the Main Hall Jack’s mastery of technique, sense Competition took place in January au revoir to Mrs Jane Barratt OJC resounded to the familiar and well- of line and sheer musicianship were and culminated in a delightful (Order of the Jaffa Cake) who is loved sounds of Lionel Bart’s seminal spellbinding and the audience soiree concert in the Fence Avenue stepping down from her Senior were powerfully captured by Josh hit ‘Oliver!’ A cast of over 60, responded with a richly-deserved Hall. In March, all musicians in Division teaching. She will continue Clayfield. directed musically and theatrically five minute standing ovation. It Year 10 upwards were invited to to be involved with extra-curricular by Mr Forbes, Mr Crawford and It all ends badly for Nancy and was a truly memorable end to an come and play/sing as part of a music, but will nonetheless also be Mrs Thompson, and magnificently Bill, but not before she bravely outstanding concert. series of informal heats adjudicated hugely missed by us all, particularly supported by a 12-piece band, lead secures Oliver’s safety by explaining As ever, King’s Swings was a by teaching staff and instrumental the members of the Wind Band and us skilfully through the troubled tale of everything to Mr Brownlow and memorable, musical delight for teachers. Cambiata Group. To Mrs Barratt, the young orphan boy Oliver (Angus Oliver finally finds a family – his performers and audience. With the Fourteen students were then invited Miss Hopkins, Mr Tonks and to Rutherford). Over four packed long journey magnificently realised hall transformed into a jazz club, to play in an informal evening all the staff across the foundation nights, the lights shone on Oliver’s by Angus Rutherford’s mature and the stage was set for barnstorming concert with a prize on offer for the who give their expertise, time and journey from workhouse to the safe convincing performance. performances from the new, all- best performance of the evening. support in service of the students’ arms of Mr Brownlow and Mrs Dodger’s cheeky charm and the All involved gave themselves inclusive Big Band conducted by Our external adjudicator this year music-making, our sincere thanks. Bedwin (Kieran Cullen and Jasmine two actors worked off each other wholeheartedly to many hours of Mr Dearden and Mr Brown. As is was Tim Harvey, Director of Music IJC England). splendidly. Once seduced into rehearsing. The result was a delight; now the custom, the audience was at The King’s School in Chester. Mr Fagin’s murky underworld, we a truly convincing combination of also treated to performances by Harvey was hugely complementary On the way, our young hero survives were treated to a highly effective uplifting chorus and solo numbers. smaller ensembles featuring staff to each finalist but, in the end, the merciless Victorian brutality of chorus performance by a powerful and some of our more experienced awarded the prize for performance workhouse beadle Mr Bumble, (Sam Performances were all helped by ensemble of student actors. Sixth Form musicians, Alex Clarke of the evening to Alex Clarke Andresen) and his manipulative a highly effective lighting design (Year 13) and Alex Campbell who performed the first movement side-kick Widow Corney (Sorrell A shimmer of optimism comes in courtesy of the New Vic’s lighting (Year 12). Alex Clarke’s solo of Phil Woods’ Sonata for Alto Haughton). Oliver’s further lonely the form of kind-hearted Nancy, designer Danniella Beattie and a set performances were both thoughtful Saxophone. demise finds him serving in the (Fiona Beeston), who along with creatively conceived and realised by and dazzling; a fitting end to her grim funeral parlour of Mr and Mrs her friend Bet (Izzy Dronsfield) tries the Art Department. Thanks, too, go to the Estates Department memorable time with us. Sowberry (Ollie Rushton and Fran to save Oliver from the awfulness Southern). Before our young hero that awaits him. Nancy’s rendition for their support. DAF finds himself in the devious clutches of ‘As Long as He Needs Me’, of Fagin (Harry Collett) and his powerfully captured the trap of many gang, he meets the charismatic who are domestically abused. That pick-pocket Artful Dodger (Eloisa abuser comes in the shape of Bill Webster) who admirably captured Sykes, whose menace and thuggery 22 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 23 Academic Spotlight on HIGHLIGHTS BIOLOGY It has undoubtedly been an outstanding year for the Biology Department at King’s, with numerous opportunities for students to challenge themselves both inside and outside the classroom.

Our GCSE students have Museum. The students learnt about undertaken a variety of activities life as a research scientist and from carrying out population studies used the techniques that Dr Drosou in the school grounds to enjoying uses in her research. During the the opportunity to get hands on with workshop, they had the opportunity heart dissections. to extract their own mitochondrial Our Sixth Form students also had DNA, amplify it using PCR and then were even able to spot animals a busy year starting with our visualise it using gel electrophoresis. while eating their dinner! The annual field trip to Yorkshire. This This gives the student valuable students worked with the Operation fantastic experience allows students experience of important techniques Wallacea scientists to carry out to work ‘in the field’ in a way and of using specialist equipment. early morning bird counts, large which we cannot recreate in the mammal transects and ecological We have had success in two lectures. school environment. They have a different biology Olympiads. We full three-day programme, which entered 12 biologists into the 23rd Students saw some amazing sights covers many of the topics within British Biology Olympiad and including a herd of elephants the ecology section of the A Level all students achieved an award, playing at a water hole and heard course. including two silver awards and the eerie sounds of a pack of They collaborate to design a seven bronze awards. hyenas stealing a leopard’s kill. practical experiment to investigate They were also treated to a heartfelt Miss Waller also took a group of plea by one of the scientists who the effect of desiccation on a Year 12 biologists to the Schools’ rocky shore, before carrying out told us that, at the current rate, Biology Olympiad at Edge Hill rhinos will be extinct in five years. the experiment using specific data University for the first time. In this, loggers and software packages. they had to use reasoning to This had a profound effect on our They use reasoning to work out identify unknown mouse tissues students and we hope to do what the energy efficiencies of organic under a microscope; calculate we can to raise awareness of this versus intensively-reared pigs. This the water loss from a Costa issue during the next year. During obviously had to include weighing Rican pineapple plantation under the second week, they headed out the amount of food pigs egest every four environmental conditions to Sodwana Bay for a week of day! Opportunities are provided and use keys to identify different scuba diving. to interrogate the farmers and ask plant species. They also had the Most students completed their PADI important questions about consumer opportunity to investigate heat loss open water qualification in an and farmer responsibilities to the using a thermal imaging camera. unbelievably beautiful setting. The animals. Finally, students are able This year saw our first biological group regularly sighted turtles and to set humane traps to investigate research trip with Operation moray eels while diving and one the populations of small rodents, Wallacea. Dr Patrick and Miss group even saw a huge manta which were especially successful Richards took 18 students in Years ray, humpback whales and a huge this year! 11–13 to South Africa to carry potato bass! Our Year 13 students visited out research alongside scientists This really was the trip of a lifetime Manchester University to undertake in the field. The group stayed in and a fantastic experience for all an incredibly inspirational day accommodation in Balule Game involved and you can look back with the eminent anthropologist Reserve, which is part of the over our adventure – as well as Dr Konstantina Drosou, who has Greater Kruger National Park. enjoy future adventures – on the spent time sequencing the DNA of The camp was on the bank of Biology Department twitter page: two of the mummies at Manchester the Oliphant River and the pupils @kingsmacbio

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Students sometimes struggle to first-hand gave students an excellent formed small groups and were the Psychology A Level. In their appreciate how their studies fit opportunity to further deepen their given the creative freedom to final report students had to apply into the world around them and so understanding of the nature of the research an area of their choosing their knowledge of attachment through inspirational speakers and illness and how it directly affects within the psychological field that research to explain the attachments interactive classroom activities, we individuals and their families and they had not yet studied. Students they had themselves formed to have brought Psychology to life. friends on a day-to-day basis. were required to put forward a their eggs. This was an extremely Additionally, Mr Timms spoke detailed proposal outlining their popular activity that prompted a about how difficult it can be to plan of execution, along with lot of interest from both students Brain day talk about depression, particularly careful consideration of any and staff around the Sixth Form In December our Year 13 students with employers, due to the huge ethical issues and their proposed centre. If you would like to see an attended Dr Guy Sutton’s ‘Brain stigma that unfortunately still exists method of data analysis. Staff were eggxtraordinary eggxample of Day’. Dr Sutton, who is the Director in this country regarding mental overwhelmed by the standard of one of our student’s work, check and Founder of Medical Biology health. This is one reason behind the projects; topics ranged from out Matt Follos’ blog of Amelia Interactive and a Professor at the his brave decision to speak more investigating the effects of social Egghart’s adventures. University of Nottingham Medical publicly about his own experiences media on anxiety, how classical 12follosm.wix.com/ School, gave an insightful lecture of depression; he wants to raise music can improve memory ameliaegghart on how our grey matter impacts awareness of the issues surrounding recognition, to how branding mental health and criminal behaviour. the mental health disorder. Both can affect perception and taste. Additionally, as part of the day he students and staff felt extremely If you would like to see examples The Strange Situation also brought with him a box of sheep humbled and grateful that he chose of some fantastic work from our Our Head of Department, Mrs brains for students to dissect; an to share his personal experiences current Year 12 cohort then visit the Bell, had recently given birth to activity which proved to be highly that day at King’s and we hope Psychology classrooms in the Sixth her daughter Evelyn and so we popular! Biological Psychology is that he has given our students the Form Centre where you can admire decided to take advantage of the an integral part of the specification strength and confidence to talk the academic posters that they have rare opportunity this presented and is fast becoming the preferred more openly about mental health in produced. to us by inviting her and her psychological theory to explain all the future. daughter in to the Sixth Form for aspects of human behaviour. We An eggciting a psychological experiment. The were therefore thrilled that Dr Sutton Research projects eggsperiment Strange Situation is a research managed to bring this area to life in method tool that is used by what was a highly thought-provoking An essential part of being a During the Spring term, our Year psychologists to establish the and inspiring day. Psychologist is conducting research, 12 cohort (temporarily!) became attachment type a child has to their as without it, they would have parents for a week. We challenged primary care giver. no proof that their psychological students to adopt and care for their With Mrs Bell’s consent, our Mental health theories are valid. Although we do very own egg baby. Just like with students were allowed to set up In March, our students were conduct small scale experiments a real child, they had to care for their own version of the Strange treated to a fascinating talk from within lessons in the classroom, this and tend to their egg babies’ needs Situation and test baby Evelyn’s local businessman Anders Timms year we decided to introduce a 24 hours a day, documenting own attachment type, observing about his experiences of living with group research project to run during the adventures that they had and recording her behaviour! We depression. In Psychology lessons, the final half term. It was hoped along the way! The purpose of were highly impressed with the students learn from an academic that this would give students a more the experiment was to enable our level of professionalism the students perspective about the cognitive comprehensive understanding of students to deepen their knowledge showed when dealing with real explanation of depression and the the Research Methods component of Developmental Psychology and participants and are happy to treatments available to sufferers. of the A Level and allow them to the theory of Attachment, a unit report that Evelyn had a secure However, to hear about the disease consolidate their learning. Students that we cover in the first year of attachment!

26 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 27 Academic Spotlight on HIGHLIGHTS ART WEEK During the summer months, pupils devoted a special enrichment week to developing their creative skills and appreciation of some of the world’s best-known artists.

In May, the children in the Infant & Lowry’s iconic matchstick men and Junior Division immersed themselves women. The children were taught in a week-long celebration of how to condition the clay and some of our best-loved artists and they produced beautiful objects a wonderful array of creative for display such as blossom trees, techniques. During a week devoted butterflies and stone paths. to creativity, three visiting artists held Year 4 pupils studied the artist Roy workshops to show the process of Lichtenstein, observing how he took making original three dimensional popular images and reproduced artworks from start to finish. them as works of art, often in a Macclesfield artist Patty Callaghan, ‘dotty’ style of stippling. Using a whose work is on sale in the Silk photograph of themselves, pupils Museum, made Papier Maché produced a cartoon drawing and models with pupils in Pre-School and shaded this with ink dots. They then Reception, capturing the beauty of had a go at recreating a cartoon local wildlife. ‘power word,’ using pieces of their Pupils in Year 1 looked at the own writing and paint. As part works of Wassily Kandinsky and of their Learning Challenge topic, then painted their own Concentric ‘Where on earth are we?’ Year 4 Circles. They also considered how researched the architecture of the Kandinsky used lines and colour to city of Manchester. They then used show emotion: pupils used masking paint pens to reproduce a building tape and primary colour paints in bright colours to add to their to combine the basic elements of Fauvism-style cityscape. colour mixing. Textile artist Maeve Bridge worked Year 2 were learning about plants, with children in Years 5 and 6 and animals and nature. Therefore Art taught them about the process of tie- Week provided an opportunity to dying, allowing each pupil to make participate in art activities related fabulous and colourful bags. to nature and the seasons. Pupils Linked with their Learning Challenge spent time in the Ginkgo Meadow topic of Life Cycles, Year 5 pupils looking at the wide variety of plants also studied flowering plants and and using objects found in nature to looked at the artist Vincent Van create pieces of artwork. All children Gogh, with particular focus on then used their ideas to create a his Sunflowers. 5SM created a lovely watercolour painting with beautiful collaborative vase of oil silhouetted flowers cut out of card. pastel sunflowers and then crafted Year 3 enjoyed creating 3D their own stunning clay sunflower bee sculptures and a model bee bowls which have been painted and hive. Sheffield-based artist Gill varnished. 5MW also visited the Cosford worked with pupils in Ginkgo Meadow and took pictures Years 3 and 4 sculpting and then of flowering and non-flowering baking polymer clay models of plants and created a Pic Collage.

28 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 29 Academic Spotlight on HIGHLIGHTS Infant & Junior BOOK WEEK Our youngest pupils dedicated a whole week to immersing themselves in a literary world of make-believe.

King’s Infant & Junior Division English, Soulla Costanda, dressed wonder,” while Cameron Syrett, spent a week celebrating all as Maleficent the Wicked Fairy who came as Hiccup from ‘How things literary in a special ‘Book from Sleeping Beauty. Soulla said: to Train Your Dragon’, added, “I Week’ to help young readers fall “Reading should be a magical prefer books because you know in love with literature. experience for the children, a they are a finished piece of work Pupils enjoyed a range of book- world of fantasy and reality with fabulous illustrations and not themed activities, including visits to excite the imagination. We just something you can cut, paste from authors Robin Price and Fay want our children to turn off their and eventually delete. Books are Evans, who gave children an screens and instead turn over the there for ever.” insight into their books through pages of their books.” Ollie Walsh, who came as the class workshops and assemblies. Pupils enjoyed a parade of their Artful Dodger, said: “I love the Each class decorated the door of fabulous book character costumes. book ‘Oliver Twist’ as we share a their classroom with their favourite Year 6 pupil Sophie Robinson, name and my favourite character book cover, as well as creating who came as Hermione Grainger is the Artful Dodger because he’s literary-themed bunting for the from the Harry Potter series, said: a cheeky rascal, just like me!” school and enjoying a visiting “Books are full of mystery and Book Fair and a book trail around school. Fred the Fire Sneezing Dragon and his creator, children’s author Fay Evans, gave pupils a master class in storytelling. Her beautifully illustrated book is written in rhyming couplets and, during her session with Year 2 pupils, she challenged them to mimic her style, create their own characters and use their imaginations to bring their characters to life. The week culminated with World Book Day, which was dedicated to the pupils’ favourite characters from books, with pupils and staff alike dressing-up as book characters. Subject Leader for

30 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 31 Academic Spotlight on HIGHLIGHTS RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY If you asked me to define what the Religion & Philosophy Department is, I would offer the following adjectives: thoughtful, inquisitive, critical, respectful, diverse, open-minded, fun, intriguing and successful.

The department continues to department are trained to deliver issues and that, in keeping with a wider appreciation of global develop a legacy of success at this style of learning. We open the school’s ethos of challenge, ideas, vital skills for a post-Brexit King’s, both in its contributions the lesson with a stimulus, which aspiration and critical thinking, environment. Students’ ability to developing thoughtful, well- could be a striking photo, a piece we would be better changing to to access the huge amount of rounded students as well as of music or video clip. The students a different exam board. With the information online has been very outstanding examination results. are asked to generate searching support of the students, parents and helpful, we have unearthed old The incorporation of King’s Learning questions, then talk these questions the school, we did, and haven’t documentaries on YouTube and can Habits has felt like the most natural through and vote on the question looked back. The new course is access authentic voices from across thing for our subject; developing they’d like to discuss. Developing more intellectually stimulating and the world rather than merely receiving rational, inquisitive minds. questions is a vital part and we the resources and support from information from a textbook. The last two years have seen great often take an entire lesson honing the exam board clearer and more We have established an excellent change in the department, not the class question. comprehensive. link with Kagyu Ling, one of the least with planning new GCSE The following lesson is given over In the summer, students again oldest established Buddhist Centres examination classes and new to what we call a ‘Community of achieved better than expected in the country. We received first staff. We have been fortunate Enquiry’. This is not a traditional GCSE results, with 56% achieving hand authentic information and with the talent within the school debate, instead the students are the new 9–7 grade of excellence students were able to ask questions and incredible support from the encouraged to listen to each other (A*/A) and almost 90% achieved and receive answers direct from the Psychology Department. Last and to build on each other’s views above a grade 6 (B) or above. source. In addition, to further develop year, NQT Chloe Parrish brought in the spirit of rational discussion students’ expertise, we undertook a her Psychology nous to bear and collaboration. This approach A Level field trip to Japan to study Zen and on Religious themes and took dovetails well with King’s Learning Pure Land Buddhism. responsibility for our KS3 provision Habits and is central to what we We are extremely proud of the Partnered by a sister school from with enthusiasm and creativity. This are trying to deliver for King’s fact that 82% of our students New York, the trip gave the students year, the talented Carey Ratciffe students. achieved A*–B grades. This an insight into Japan’s cultural and and Maria McMaster Howells represents an excellent return for religious history and how modern life our students as they sat the new continue this complementary The challenges has increasingly become detached marriage between the Psychology A Level examinations. There were from its heritage. Criss-crossing the and R&P departments, offering One benefit of an independent significant differences from earlier country from industrial Osaka, to the a scientific edge to moral and education is the ability to make incarnations of the course, including ancient religious centre of Kyoto and philosophical debate. changes to our curriculum as we the addition of a third ‘Religions’ on to the modern metropolis of Tokyo, see fit. During the first couple unit. We chose to study Buddhism the trip was a fascinating opportunity of months of delivering the new as it has a fascinating relationship Philosophy for children to examine Japan’s unique belief GCSE, we decided it didn’t suit with modern western world views systems that allow for many For several years now, R&P have us or our students. We felt the – no belief in a creator God, no different gods. RNJ employed a teaching strategy OCR syllabus required a more belief in a soul, a focus on personal called Philosophy For Children straight-jacketed approach to the responsibility and compassion. • See page 44 for a full report on (P4C) and all members of the study of philosophical and ethical It challenges students to develop the Japan trip.

32 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 33 Events & Events & ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES It’s been an action-packed year for our pupils . . . here are some of the highlights.

Jaguar Land Rover Factory Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and INFANTS & JUNIORS Mary canal barge. Travelling along The Great Fire of London calamari. All the children were brave the waterway, pupils had to spot In November, Year 2 visited the enough to try everything, and quite as many different forms of transport In the Spring term, Year 1 children Jaguar Land Rover factory in Focus on Transport learned about the Great Fire of a few enjoyed some new tastes they along the way, and also listened to Halewood. The year group had had not tried before. Mr Seth and how the boats were pulled along in London. There were many exciting been learning about the properties In early May, and as part of their opportunities, including a visit from a three A Level Spanish students gave a Transport topic, the Reception classes the past and how the canals were of different materials and why such series of mini-lessons with the children. used. To finish the fabulous day, the firefighter who spoke to the children a variety of materials are used in car enjoyed a fabulous day out at about Fire Safety, a trip to Staircase They held a conversation in Spanish, Rudyard Lake. A former King’s pupil, children had the opportunity to do production. At the factory, the children learned some everyday words, and some pond dipping and paddling. House Museum and a visit from our were able to learn how different Mathew, showed pupils the steam local fire station. Watch Manager found out about animals with the materials are used and why so many The next highlight was seeing an train and explained the workings Marke, spoke about how the fire Spanish version of Old MacDonald’s robots are used in car production. Andean bear wandering around of these fabulous engines. Pupils The Silk Museum spread in September 1666 and then farm. After lunch, they played some considered the differences between They went on a tour of the factory to his habitat, a rare sight given how Spanish playground games, using In April, Year 1 walked to the Silk set fire to the model Tudor houses that electric trains and steam trains before see how rolls of steel (along with lots timid they are. Other highlights were Spanish colour vocabulary and a Museum to learn about local artist the children had designed and built enjoying a ride along the track by of other materials) are transformed into the baby rhino, the huge number of track race. The grand finale was to Charles Tunnicliffe. The children from card. The children were amazed the lake. After a picnic lunch, pupils Range Rover Evoques. The children elephants and babies, the penguins learn an amazing Paso Doble routine, enjoyed a workshop led by Art at how quickly the fire spread. After had the chance to test the boats they were mesmerised by the various and giraffes. In school, the children in which the children certainly showed teacher Mrs Long. They learnt about the excitement of the Great Fire, the had designed and built at school. processes that the car undergoes were learning about lifecycles and their Strictly style talents! the life of Charles Tunnicliffe and children were shown around the fire Their aim was to use items that would during production, as well as were thrilled to see the cocoons of explored some of his works before engine and were able to discuss allow their boat to float for as long watching the people working hard in the giant moths in the butterfly house, participating in a workshop drawing how much firefighting has changed River Mersey study as possible and be waterproof. In the factory, seeing an army of 800 which were amazingly large. animals in their natural environments. over the years. The children finished groups, they launched their various robots and the self-driving fork lift As part of their learning challenge Next, the children used a ballpoint the topic with a trip to the Staircase designs and watched many of them trucks in action. topic on rivers, Year 3 visited pen to engrave their pictures on House Museum in Stockport. The Spanish Day sail very well. children met Thomas Farriner, Samuel Liverpool. They spent the morning at to polystyrene tiles and printed In November, Year 3 took off to Pepys and King Charles II – all before Chester Zoo the Liverpool Museum, learning about their design on to paper. All the Spain for the day. Suitably attired lunch! They also enjoyed various the history of Liverpool and the River Canal trip children created amazing prints of In June, Year 2 enjoyed a visit to as flamenco dancers, matadors, workshops which included making Mersey. The children then worked Continuing their Transport topic, their original pictures in the style of Chester Zoo. The children visited the footballers and the Spanish flag, wattle and daub. A fantastic day was in groups to examine goods that pupils travelled on a coach to the Charles Tunnicliffe. Islands area, where they enjoyed a the day began with a food tasting had by all. are imported and exported through canal where they boarded the Judith boat ride whilst observing wildlife. session, including delicacies such as Liverpool ports. In the afternoon,

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mechanical orrery in the world, WW2 Jersey Sports tour which highlighted to them just how slow Neptune orbits the sun. The Year 6 pupils, teachers and During the Easter holiday, 39 pupils strolled along the parent helpers ‘packed up their Year 6 pupils undertook the riverfront to catch the ferry children certainly impressed, sharing the knowledge they had already troubles’ and dressed in authentic annual Sports Tour to the beautiful across the Mersey. The 1940s style costumes to spend island of Jersey. This five-day tour children took in the views gained and asking the experts some very in-depth and thought-provoking the day at the Air Raid Shelter included Rugby and Hockey and were able to spot and Museum. The day was an coaching clinics, a tournament and some of Liverpool’s iconic questions. Back at school, the finale to the topic was the opportunity enriching experience to bring to life afternoon and evening excursions landmarks. A highlight of the Learning Challenge focus on and activities. The sports’ coaching the ferry trip was spotting a to design and create their own Mars Rover buggies out of K-Nex. World War 2 and illustrated the was of a high standard and the group of porpoises jumping impact the war had on children. children worked really hard and out of the water. The children really enjoyed the challenge and many came up with Pupils had a tour of the tunnels, the were commended on their attitude, innovative and well-built models. canteen, the medical centre and behaviour and their abilities. The Lyme Park the Chief Warden’s office. They final morning of sport saw our teams experienced a total ‘blackout’ and compete in competitive fixtures, with Year 3 visited Lyme Park Roberts Bakery lifted their spirits by singing popular the girls’ hockey A team qualifying as part of their Learning songs of the era. At the museum, the for the final. Excursions included Museum looking at Roman food, bath Year 5 were visited by Roberts Challenge topic on plants Viking invasion Billeting Officer taught the children a trip to Jersey Zoo and Aqua houses and past times and trying on Bakery. The children learnt both and nature. Pupils spent the morning many jobs that would make them a Splash. Pupils also enjoyed an Year 4 went back in time to the some replica Roman armour and about the history of Roberts Bakery taking a tour of the beautiful gardens useful asset to their new family. The afternoon of games at the beautiful Viking period for a day led by Njal costumes. Pupils toured two galleries, and about the process of baking on a nature walk. They were able children practised putting on gas Grev de Lecq beach in the north and Sven. Pupils experienced jobs answering questions on Roman life bread by master baker Paul. The to identify a range of plants, flowers masks and doing chores such as of the island, with a brief stop for done around the settlement such as and identifying facts from architectural children then got the chance to mix and wildlife. After a picnic lunch, washing clothes, ironing, making Jersey ice-cream! MKW churning butter, grinding flour, making evidence. The highlight of the day and knead dough to make their they spent the afternoon exploring the rag rugs, beating the carpet and clothes from flax and softening clothes was when the children dressed as own delicious loaf to take home. woodland and adventure playground. using a range of cooking utensils. using urine. They traded ‘slaves’ and legionaries and marched through the silver pieces for items of clothing streets of Chester to the remains of the Royal Tea Party and jewellery. Towards the end of Diva Fortress, where they practised To celebrate the most anticipated the day, they went on an adventure battle formations. wedding of the year, our pupils on a longboat, learning how to use oars to power the boat and how to hosted a tea party fit for royals. As Jodrell Bank Observatory Harry and Meghan were putting the protect themselves using shields and finishing touches to their plans for axes, finishing with a raid on a Viking Year 5 visited Jodrell Bank as part their big day, all our infant and junior monastery! of their Learning Challenge topic pupils enjoyed an outdoor celebration ‘The Earth and Beyond’. They took complete with bunting, sandwiches, Roman Chester part in a workshop and carried out cake and lots of home-made crowns. various experiments; one of which led Year 4 pupils went to explore the them to holding a meteor 4.5 billion Roman remains in Chester. Their visit years old! They experienced moving, involved sessions in the Grosvenor what is thought to be, the largest 36 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 37 Events & Events & ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

SENIORS As it was our last night, we had a party to say farewell, and to Spanish Trip celebrate what a fantastic time we In the very early hours of Easter had in Murcia. Saturday, 16 sleepy Year 9 pupils Jack Phillpotts, Year 9 gathered at Manchester Airport, “My favourite activity was abseiling “I was scared going caving; but felt eagerly awaiting the long-anticipated Winter Walking because it was the most thrilling and really proud of myself when I’d done flight that would not only take us challenging. The hardest part was it.” Elsie Heyworth to Spain, but to a world of new In February, 16 adventurous Year climbing through the metal railings 7 - 9 pupils headed north to the “Our enthusiastic team made a strong experiences. over the edge of the bridge. We Lake District for, what was for raft and then got to swim in the pond Upon arrival in Alicante we were told to lean back over the lip. many, their first taste of the British after we won our race.” Hannah undertook the coach journey to the After that, you didn’t need to worry Mountains in winter. The minibuses Langslow Arbolar centre, situated merely 20 informative visit to the museum. After and could just walk to the bottom.” were packed with warm kit, ice feet away from the beach in Murcia. a meal back at Arbolar, two teams Eben Cooper axes, crampons and a significant Outward Bound “In the rafting, it was great fun trying The weather was glorious! After went head-to-head in a fierce song amount of excitement and energy. Hollowford trip “Caving was so challenging getting to beat the girls, but instead we all settling in to our rooms, we had some competition, testing their knowledge fell in and had such a laugh.” After a long journey, we arrived at Forty-two excited faces assembled through the small squeezes. You had fun playing sports such as volleyball of both English and Spanish. Sebastian Fitzgerald Coniston Coppermines Youth Hostel, under cloudless skies for the short to help and encourage each other.” and football on the beach. On Monday morning we were given nestled in the hills above the famous coach journey to Castleton. Once Natasha Williams “The caving was great because we a practical role-play lesson in the art The next morning we were given a Lakeland village. The darkness hid again, the Hollowford Centre were encouraging and comforting of bargaining ready for our trip to the “I enjoyed mountain biking because I Spanish lesson, introducing us to the the mountains from us that evening, weekend came up trumps with five each other by singing World market later that day. All prepared, managed to get up all the hills without vocab necessary for the day. This so we all had to wait until Saturday outstanding activities – and one War Two songs. I overcame my we set off to the market where stopping and go really fast on the included Spanish names of shops morning to see how much snow cover hotly-contested Team Challenge claustrophobia.” Matthew Ennis products ranged from strawberry down-hills.” Millie Clayton and buildings in the town. We then there was. – planned and delivered with boarded the coach and set off for crates to clothes. Many of us tested “I really enjoyed building the raft All the pupils and staff were yearning patience, punctuality, passion and “The zip-wire was brilliant, Cartagena. When we arrived in our bargaining skills against stubborn although when we put it on the water, for a day in the white stuff and the good humour by the ever-resourceful but climbing the tall tower to the authentic town, we were met sellers, surprisingly being able to one of the barrels popped off! We Coniston Fells did not disappoint us. It team of instructors. The pupils were start was terrifying.” Daisy Sutton with numerous stalls and street negotiate very good prices. had to pull it out and tie it was decided that our objective would an absolute credit to themselves, entertainers ready for the Semana Back at the centre, the group “I really enjoyed the biking back on tighter.” Connie Roden be an ascent of Wetherlam. At 762m embracing challenges and facing Santa celebrations that day. We were participated in an energetic salsa because of all the down-hills and it was just a little lower than The Old their fears – occasionally tears too allowed to explore the town freely class. We had fun learning typical was proud when I made it up Man of Coniston, which we hoped to – with maturity, determination and and witness the cultural celebrations. Spanish dancing and, although it was the steep sections.” Kate Piper save for Sunday. a growing confidence at what they We later visited the famous Roman complex, we all danced well as a could in fact achieve. “When we got to the top of Mam Tor theatre in Cartagena, and had a very group. it was a stunning view over the hills.” Sienna Given 38 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 39 Events & Events & ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

Low cloud ahead threatened to provide some potential navigational challenges for the staff higher up the fells as we worked our way up past the old mine workings and heading China Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden it is also important to remember that for the snow line up Red Dell. City before taking the bullet train to there are still many areas of China King’s young entrepreneurs went The conditions and the snow cover Shanghai to see the new Volkswagen that would be classed as developing on a school trip with a difference Factory, the Urban Planning Museum world. However each I time I visit proved a suitable challenge for the when they spent 10 days in China party; however, all made it to the and the Financial District. China I can see how quickly the analysing what has created the country is changing.” summit of Wetherlam. At this point world’s most confident economy. Pupil Marcus Nowak, who wants to an ‘extension activity’ was offered. read Economics at university, said: Their visit coincided with a historic Economics and Business teacher, Accompanied by Mr Edgerton, Dr It drew gasps of amazement from Rugby tour “I was surprised to see that many of announcement at the Communist David Williams, said: “There isn’t a Fitzgerald and Dr Oliver, three Year some of the pupils as they fully the cars seemed to be the same style Party’s 19th annual congress, when Year 8 rugby players trod in the week that goes by when we do not 9 pupils Mia Buchdahl, Trinny Mack appreciated the beauty of the snow whether police cars, taxis or family President Xi Jinping was consecrated footprints of giants when they played discuss what has made China such and Martha Wood and one Year 7 clad fells before them. A cold night cars and how the influence of a more as China’s most powerful leader since at the world-renowned Cardiff Arms a dominant economy and the new pupil Dylan Tyrrel took the opportunity and a cloudless sky to start the day command style economy has driven Mao Zedong with a new body of Park on their inaugural tour of South workshop of world. Over the last 30 to extend the day. ensured that ice had formed over the forward growth but at the same time political thought carrying his name Wales over the Easter break. The paths as we headed up towards The years the country has transformed limited choice and freedom.” added to the Communist Party’s The route continued westwards over 20 boys in the U13 squad were Old Man of Coniston via Brim Fell. itself from an internationally isolated, constitution. Swirl Hawse to summit Swirl How kept busy with three fixtures against largely rural based economy to James Jordan, who wants to study Another split in the party saw Mr and follow Swirl Band south before local club sides; Pontypridd, Llandaff an increasingly confident industrial Business Management at university, Verity Griffin, who wants to study Edgerton, Mr Street and Dr Oliver an exciting little descent to Levers and St Peter’s, the last of which was superpower with a rapidly emerging, said: “I felt overwhelmed by the Environmental Science said: “I was continue with a smaller party over Water via levers Hawse. The students played at Cardiff Arms Park, home of wealthy middle class.” sheer size of the country and the vast pleased to see so many Chinese showed great resilience and kept a The Old Man, cunningly avoiding the numbers of people. Our visit to the people alongside tourists at the the Blues and several European Cup He added: “The speed of keen pace throughout their extended icy (and by now rather busy) descent Urban Planning Museum showed country’s most famous attractions and Finals. the transformation has been journey. Mr Street and Miss Agour path by dropping off the nose, a far how such dramatic change has been to learn that there was so much more unprecedented and we feel Britain’s led the remainder of the party back to better route choice. Dr Fitzgerald and Player of the Tour award went to Oli in part imposed on the people.” freedom of political discussion than I Watson for his physicality around the future business leaders should Coppermines Valley for early tea and Miss Agour escorted the remainder Nancy Xia, who wants to study had expected particularly during the park while ‘Man of the Tour’ went to experience for themselves both the cakes back at the Youth Hostel. of the party back to Coppermines Psychology at university and whose Party Congress.” Toby Denton. The touring party also economic structures that has enabled Valley. All pupils had an exciting parents are Chinese, said: “I feel I In contrast to the cloud and wildness enjoyed a visit to The Principality this rebirth and the traditional and experience and learnt many lessons have both a Chinese and a Western of Saturday, Sunday morning was Stadium, ten-pin bowling and white- contemporary culture.” about how to care for themselves perspective. I still feel the West is beautifully clear and sunny. water rafting. and their friends in the challenging Students visited Beijing with a trip to more influential as its culture has been conditions of winter in the British Hills. a pearl factory, the Olympic Park, adopted more easily worldwide and JAF 40 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 41 Events & Events & ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

South Africa Sports Tour fierce they are in front of goal. The in two Path Out Of Poverty (POP) In July, 23 girls and four members final netball fixture was to be against Programmes, ‘The Care for the Planet’ of staff spent 15 days on a truly the Goedgedacht Trust and King’s and ‘The Bicycle’ Project. It was amazing, cultural and memorable girls played against girls from the an emotional day, interacting with netball and hockey tour. The This was a newly built school townships. This was an emotional and children much less fortunate, and experience will certainly stay with with an breath-taking backdrop of heart-warming experience; the results learning about projects in place to the girls for the rest of their lives. The mountains. The girls won both games slightly irrelevant. King’s girls came help children reach their full potential, South Africans are hospitable, friendly convincingly: U14s won 11–7; away having formed new friendships be healthy, educated and escape and the most patriotic of people, Player of the Match was Holly Burke, and without their training shoes. poverty. King’s girls were incredibly giving the girls memories of a lifetime. U15s won 24–1; Player of the Match It was an eye-opener for the girls, kind having made boxes of gifts King’s fielded two netball and two The U14s won 4-0, U15s lost 3-4. was Issy Thomas. hopefully getting a true understanding Cultural Village where they visited five to donate to the POP Centres and Pretoria High School gave the girls hockey squads. The quality of the Pinelands School was the next of the poverty that exists within these traditional homesteads, listening to handing out their trainers and sporting an amazing experience, with the girls games was of a high competitive Hockey fixture and both squads won townships. stories about cultures and daily life equipment during the netball fixture. making acquaintances for life. rituals. The girls then spent two days standard, giving the girls some their games decisively. The U14s won The last hockey fixture took place From here, the girls visited Boulders at Mabula Game Lodge undertaking hard fought matches. The scenery, The first netball fixture was in 4–0 and U15s won 3–0. Special in the township of Langa, another Beach to see the penguins, undertook three game drives on the lookout for friendly atmosphere and context of the most incredible picturesque thanks to Matt Shaughnessy for unforgettable experience for the a tour of The Cape of Good Hope, ‘The Big 5’ with some breathtaking the games were played at the highest setting. Hartbeespoort High School umpiring so assuredly. girls. Langa Hockey Club were a the most south-western point of the (Harties) were once again incredibly scenery. level where the South Africans were Westerford was the next netball group of tenacious young ladies with African continent and rode on the hospitable and welcoming. The a perfect opposition to be able to opposition and probably the most passion and desire. King’s came In Cape Town, the girls toured District Flying Dutchman funicular to Cape girls played some amazing netball, give King’s intense matches. There competitive and hard fought. The away victorious, but the score lines Six, which was torn apart by the Point, a world heritage site. U15s won 24–11, Player of the Apartheid Regime, enjoyed a boat were simply no adjectives that U14s lost; Player of the Match were irrelevant. The experience was The South Africa Tour was a Match Susie Moores. The U14s trip to Seal Island at Hout Bay and a could describe the beauty and the was Scarlett Brough and the U15s tremendous and King’s Girls came remarkable experience; the girls lost 6–15, Player of the Match was visit to The Cheetah Outreach Centre spectacular countryside where the won; Player of the Match was Susie away feeling appreciative and having made lasting memories, performed Lottie Dennett. Special mention to the where the girls had learnt about the girls played their fixtures; each and Moores. Westerford also fielded fully embraced this opportunity. exceptionally well in fixtures, met a fabulous hospitality from Harties, with conservation of these animals. every venue had stunning backdrops competitive hockey squads but King’s The girls had the most amazing rich diversity of people and cultures, each girl given a gift and bouquet of outstanding natural beauty. proved to be too good, with both cultural experience, visiting the One of the most unforgettable and learned a huge amount about the of flowers, followed by a wonderful We arrived at Pretoria High School teams triumphing. U14s won 2–0 Apartheid Museum – where they experiences was a day spent at the country and its culture. barbecue. King’s then travelled to to a warm welcome. The opposition against an unbeaten team, and U15s learned about Nelson Mandela and Goedgedacht Trust, where the girls SAH/CJC Cape Town and played outstanding were delightful and extremely affable. won 5–0, showing how incredibly apartheid, spent a night at The Lesedi had the opportunity to be involved netball against Redham Durbanville. 42 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 43 Events & ACTIVITIES Challenge &

Japan ENRICHMENT East met west when students At King’s, our aim is to create an environment where all students are made the 12-hour flight across presented with challenge; we strive to develop students’ skills of evaluation eight time zones to the Land of the and analysis. Our students are encouraged to take risks in their learning Rising Sun. Partnered by a sister – to be unafraid to ‘get stuck’ – and to think about the process of their school from New York, the trip gave pupils an insight into Japan’s learning, not simply the outcome. cultural and religious history and how modern life has increasingly become detached from that INFANT & JUNIORS unique heritage. The 10-day trip started in Osaka, an enormous, industrial city that has built itself up from the Road safety Digital Leaders devastation of the Second World Cheshire Fire Safety Officers Eight talented Year 5 and 6 pupils War and is described as vibrant, gave an engaging and practical were successful in gaining a place colourful but down to earth. workshop to all Year 6 pupils in the North West Digital Leader After two nights, pupils travelled on the topic of road safety. They School. Throughout the year, they to Kyoto, an ancient city filled covered the different perspectives have attended various training with Shinto shrines and Buddhist It was a fascinating experience of pedestrians, car passengers and sessions and developed skills temples, where they learnt the and pupils discovered a lot of cyclists and taught pupils about across a variety of areas. They ancient art of calligraphy. A short cultural differences were due to identifying hazards, the Green were delighted to be awarded all drive then took the party to the the feudal background: with many Cross Code, speed limits, mobile nine achievement badges at the famous Deer Park at Nara, home districts separated by feudal lords phone use and the importance of presentation in June. Our Digital of the Todaji Buddhist temple, the there was no central theology for wearing a cycle helmet. The pupils Leaders have been able to offer largest wooden structure in the hundreds of years, meaning lots of contributed enthusiastically to the advice to both pupils and staff world. different religious systems evolved practical aspects of the workshop alike. and made many mature and The students fell in love with the from district to district. plausible suggestions. hundreds of tame deer. Later, the E-safety frenetic pace slowed as they took Our E-safety officers attended part in an ancient tea ceremony Q&A with Shay Given important internet safety training ritual. The final three days were In support of their focus on writing at the Cheshire Constabulary spent in the magnificent metropolis Autobiographies and Biographies, headquarters. Upon returning to of Tokyo. Pupils visited the Imperial Irish International footballer, Shay school they put together an action Palace, the National Museum Given met with Year 6 pupils to plan detailing how to promote and, a highlight for the young answer searching questions from E-safety at King’s. They held a very technophiles, the world-famous the eager, engaged audience such successful Internet Safety Week electronics district of Akhihabara. as how he went about gathering which focussed on connecting evidence and information for with respect online. They also ran his own autobiography and his various competitions which received favourite anecdote. When asked record numbers of entries. In the how he accounted for his successful Summer term, a team of enthusiastic career he replied without hesitation, junior pupils put together an “Hard work!” Excellent advice for outstanding internet safety film our children. which was entered into the national Childnet film competition. The team should be incredibly proud to have been placed in the top six teams out of 220 primary level entries.

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mathematicians. Three of our Year 4 over seven rounds of hard fought pupils attended a Maths Workshop, chess, Thatcher was once again run by the Northwest Gifted & School Champion, but was joined Talented organisation. Eight of our at the North West Finals by Joey, Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the William Harris, Phoenix Bacon, regional heats of the School Maths Astley Heywood and Albert Bogdan. Quiz, a fiercely competitive event. All played exceptionally well against Many pupils in Year 5 and 6 took top level opposition, with Thatcher, part in the Primary Maths Challenge. Joey and Albert progressing to the There were many Bronze awards Northern final in July. Grateful thanks won by our pupils and Silver Awards to Mr Ireland and the Sainsbury’s went to Natasha Clark, Euan community scheme, which allows Gillespie, William Harris, Carlie Lau, him the time to come and coach and Eleanor Mitchell, Alex Bailey, James provided a complete outfit of new Waters, Simon Shadwell and Joseph chess sets this year. Bailey-Heald. Special congratulations go to Creative Writing Workshop Natasha Williams who qualified for More than 30 primary school Bikeability the Gold Award and progressed to children from across the county the National Challenge, where she unlocked their imaginations during Year 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed SENIORS teaching, which we found quite achieved a Bronze certificate. a Creative Writing Workshop in developing their cycling skills under difficult, but we kept going and by Several Year 6 pupils were chosen November. Organised by King’s the expert guidance of Bikeability Language Leaders the end of the lesson, most pupils to compete in the Junior Maths Senior English Department, the instructors. A record number of could recall most of the words. We Challenge, which is for children afternoon event aimed to inspire Year Eleven Year 9 pupils, guided by Mr children took part this year. Year 5s found out what activities worked, up to Year 8. Impressively, Euan 6 pupils to produce their own poetic Burrows, undertook the Language undertook a two-hour playground- which allowed us to reflect and Gillespie achieved a Bronze award, masterpieces, using Autumn as Leaders Course which allowed us based course to achieve their Level improve for next time. Eleanor Mitchell and Natasha their theme. The children worked to develop core skills necessary for 1 badges. Bike handling, speed Williams a Silver award, and really hard to develop methods teaching. Our lessons discussed We also taught in our own control and manoeuvring were the William Harris a Gold award. such as imagery, pathetic fallacy, how to structure and arrange lesson languages to younger year groups, main focuses as pupils completed advanced punctuation and components, different teaching covering vocabulary relating to laps of a range of different courses. theories and how to vary lesson Christmas and grammar rules, for Junior Chess Club presentation skills amongst others. Taking six hours over two days, activities to help visual, auditory and example, the verb positioning after the Level 2 course for Year 6s is a The Junior Chess Club was busy all kinaesthetic learners. using ‘weil’ in German. These lessons significant step up. Instructors take the RSPB visit year with up to 30 keen players and We also took part in many with Year 7 and 8 allowed us to pupils out onto local roads in small beginners coming along each week. The RSPB visited school in January language-related events. We ran the build up confidence and to improve groups which, for many, is their first A talented group of Year 6 players as part of the RSPB Big Garden European Day of Languages and key skills such as how to support and experience of riding in traffic. Several and arteries on their own bodies led the way, and the standard of Birdwatch. Years 3 and 4 spent the raised money for charity by selling adapt lessons to help pupils who find instructors repeatedly commented on and were then able to examine play improved through the year morning in Victoria Park searching cultural food and other activities. learning languages difficult. the pupils’ levels of determination, lambs’ hearts. Despite being slightly under the expert guidance of coach for, identifying and recording a wide In July, we took on the challenge After every lesson we taught, we courtesy, behaviour and attitude. gruesome, all children in the class Mr Ireland, whose enthusiasm and variety of birds. Years 1, 2, 5 and filled out a reflection form to highlight handled a real heart and took part of teaching our own year group help brought home two medals 6 were able to attend a session what we did well, where we made in identifying the different parts of the 10 animals in a language outside Heart dissection for King’s at the AJIS tournament in in the Ginkgo Meadow spotting mistakes and how we can improve. heart. of German, Spanish and French. I November. Thatcher Nulty and Joey birds on the school grounds. Pupils As part of their study of the human taught Russian whilst the other groups Overall, my fellow Language Leaders Richardson ended the tournament then participated in the Big Garden body, Year 3 pupils took a close-up taught Hindi and Polish. This forced and I enjoyed the course and think Maths challenge by having to play off for the Gold Birdwatch with their families at look at hearts. The children learnt us to learn and understand different we gained a lot from it, which could medal spot, with Thatcher edging home. about the purpose of the heart School continues to seek ways alphabets and the vocabulary help potential teaching roles in the a narrow victory. In January, pupils and why it is such an important to promote challenging Maths, itself and put us in the shoes of the future. took part in the UK Chess Challenge part of our body. They found veins particularly to our most talented learner. It was our first attempt at Misha Higham, 10TJA

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Physics trip to CERN experimental results. After Christmas Greek specialists from St. Mary’s London, crime writing as part of the A Level the team attended a residential at Royal Holloway London, Nottingham course, the process of rewriting, In December, Dr Hartnett took 21 Liverpool University and had the In April, Rowan Sutton completed Trent, Canterbury Christchurch and refining and working with an editor students to visit CERN, the European opportunity to use the Universities an OCR qualification called Entry Manchester Metropolitan universities to produce a finished work. Organisation for Nuclear Research. laboratories to further develop their Level Greek. He has been working gave a series of lectures and The students had a most interesting project. for this qualification for two years seminars on what prompted and tour of the facility lead by an expert. by doing weekly lunchtime sessions Robotics expert Back in school, students worked on what resulted from the Crusades Pupils were able to develop further and self-guided study. He had to the final stages and produced a and the Wars of Roses. The purpose Robotics expert and former pupil their ideas of particle physics studied learn four verb tenses, four noun detailed report on the project. This of the History Forum was twofold: Dr Jonathan Aitken spoke to in the classroom. During their stay in declensions all with four noun cases included theory of the Chemistry and to help Year 12 and 13 students pupils about the life-changing Geneva, they also visited the world and over 100 words of vocabulary. Physics involved in the manufacture prepare for their upcoming exams opportunities presented by robotics renowned Red Cross Museum and In the exam, he completed of foam. Their report was entitled by accessing world respected and artificial intelligence. Now a explored the old part of the city. comprehension questions on two “Designing a dynamic mixer to expertise and, secondly, to give them Research Fellow at the University different translation passages from optimise cell formation for the some experience of what university of Sheffield in the Department of Greek to English and wrote a Engineering Education production of polyurethane foam education is like by attending Automatic Controls and Systems 400-word mini essay in English Scheme using high pressure technology”. lectures and seminars. Engineering, Jonathan’s research on the modern legacy of the specialises in the deployment of A team of five Year 12 Physics The research carried out by the team Forensic science at Ancient Greek Olympic Games. field robotics in dangerous and students worked with an engineer, resulted in a new mixer head being Crime-writing masterclass Manchester Museum This is an outstanding example of hazardous environments. Jonathan, Mr Blackwell, and his company manufactured by Opus Technical Ltd. independent learning. Former pupil and crime writer who went to the University of York Opus Technical Ltd to design and That is now being used in their foam In March, Year 13 students Michael Ford returned to King’s to to study Electronic Engineering test a method to help the production machines. The final stage of the experimented with forensic teach the craft of penning a best- ultimately earning a PhD in artificial of foam. Students Josh Blake, Harry EES involved the students attending techniques at Manchester Museum. History Forum They started by learning how DNA seller. He told Sixth Form students intelligence, outlined to pupils the Collett, Sam Crosby, Adam Murray a celebration event at Liverpool The roots of the continuing conflict PCR is used in the laboratory to studying English Literature of the possible future careers for those with and James Rous worked as a team University where they presented their in the Middle East were examined amplify small quantities of DNA to importance of finding their own an interest in technology, science and had roles such as project project to a panel of engineers. by King’s A Level History students allow analysis to be undertaken voice, rather than following trends, and engineering. leader, technical director and project The team were commended for their when they were given a detailed on ancient museum specimens. and writing about what concerned He explained the need not manager. work and presented with a gold insight into the medieval mind They then swabbed each other to or is relevant to them. Michael, who just for computer scientists or The project started at a launch engineering cadet award for their by five of the country’s leading see if they could amplify their own went to King’s from 1991 to 1998 electronic engineers, but for event at Liverpool University where efforts. Gold Crest Awards will also academics. The day-long ‘History mitochondrial DNA. Our students before going to Oxford University psychologists, graphic designers and be given for their project. Forum’ was organised by King’s engineers explained the importance had the opportunity to carry out to read English and Classics, is Head of History, Giles Barker, to mathematicians to enter the robotics of collaboration. The students learnt techniques that are used in genetics now writing his second novel, give the current cohort of 52 A industry to work in multi-disciplinary the importance of recording meeting laboratories all over the world speculatively titled ‘Keep Her Close’. 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covered many topics, from Mr Griffith’s bungee jump, to how much sleep you need. As more keen members joined the reporting team, the variety and number of articles in each edition increased significantly. New and exciting additions included comic strips, movie reviews and interviews. Throughout its progression, the King’s Weekly’s Linguists Win Silver Medals There were several artists who led Warhammer Age of Sigmar values have remained consistent: the weekend, each one thinking of Two young linguists won Silver a newspaper for pupils, by pupils, a completely unique interpretation In June, our Age of Sigmar team won medals in the UK Linguistics providing reliable, relevant and and project idea based on the second place in the School League Olympiad. Sixth Form students Daisy helpful news. overall theme, meaning that no National Finals. The boys played Hammersley and Megan Whiteley The King’s Weekly expanded to group’s work was the same. For exceedingly well and picked up a were able to decipher dialects from include Year 7 and 9 pupils and is example, my group focused on quantity of “best game” and “most central Africa and remote northern now more widely read with more using textiles with print inspired by sporting player” votes along the Iceland to come in the top 15 per pupils wanting to be involved. a contemporary Japanese artist and way. In addition, John McDermott’s cent of the very best 1500 Modern A recent development has been included the local landscape using army was selected as one of the Foreign Languages A Level students the interest from pupils in the texture and line. Another group took best and will go on display in the nationwide. Daisy is studying Girls’ Division to set up a similar a completely different approach by Warhammer World Exhibition Economics, German and French at newspaper. This led to our keen looking at Islamic art and calligraphy Centre. A Level plus Japanese and wants reporters talking to the girls about the with outcomes made as papier to study German and International troubles, struggles and hardships that mache vessels. Management at university. Megan, were faced creating and managing who is studying German, Latin, The trip was thoroughly enjoyable a school newspaper. Maths and History at A Level, wants and an excellent chance to gain This is a true testament to the success to study Anglo Saxon, Norse and experience by working alongside of the King’s Weekly; seeing students Celtic at university. new artists and peers. inspired to set up a similar project Olivia Hunter 10LAT themselves. The Girls’ newspaper King’s Chronicle, was launched in Art residential September 2018. In April, I attended the GCSE Art Young Samurai author King’s Weekly newspaper Huge thanks are due to everyone trip to the Conway Centre on Million-selling novelist Chris Bradford, The King’s Weekly is a fortnightly who helped make the King’s Weekly Anglesey, alongside other Year who specialises in action and (ironic, we know) newspaper that a reality, from Mr Cooper, to all 10 art students. The trip was an adventure books for teenagers, is emailed to all boys in Years 7–9, the hard-working reporters of the opportunity to explore a variety of gave pupils an exciting and action- containing school news, book newspaper. As with all things, it new art techniques and media that packed series of workshops on how reviews, sport, cartoons, notable would not be possible without the could potentially be incorporated to captivate the reader. Among his dates and much more. It aims to help of dedicated people behind into our final coursework component 25 books are two major series, the deliver consistent, accurate and the scenes. A huge thanks to: Rory for GCSE. Bodyguard books and the Young reliable news to the student body. McCabe, Ashton Nulty, Reuben The theme for the weekend was Samurai series. He told King’s pupils Established by Year 8 pupils Phillip Thornden, Ben Lloyd, Charlie Oakes, ‘East Meets West’ and we explored of the need to read, to acquire Delikouras and Ben O’Donnell, the Harry Heath, Sam Parry, Thomas the work of artists from eastern and a bank of knowledge, conduct first edition of King’s Weekly was Sheridan and Toby Fraser. But most western parts of the world. We detailed research and be relentless in emailed out to all Year 8 boys in of all, our readers. looked at various individual styles of order to enjoy success as an author. January, and since then, has thrived Ben O’Donnell and Phillip the work and how we could utilise with ongoing support from staff Delikouras, Year 8 a range of techniques to create a and pupils alike. The newspaper collaboration of the two.

50 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 51 Community Community ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES A sense of community and helping others is extremely important to us. Our community programme is wide- ranging and involves fundraising, teacher training SENIOR BOYS & GIRLS and mentoring schemes, community outreach and sharing our facilities. MIND The Girls’ Division charity for this year was Macclesfield MIND and INFANT & JUNIORS events throughout the year allowed pupils to present the charity with Harvest Festival their largest ever single donation. Fairtrade The Harvest Festival was a splendid Chair of Trustees June Plymen was celebratory occasion: the hall was In February, all pupils took part in thrilled to receive a cheque for overflowing with the generous Fairtrade Fortnight to explore where £5015 for the charity adding: donations of food, and Woodwind our food and other products come “Crucially it will enable us to fund Wonders and Stringstars formed an from and the supply chains and another part-time member of staff at were delighted to raise £630. orchestra to accompany the hymns production processes involved. our drop-in centre on Duke Street. Other charities supported by the and choirs. Revd Scott Manning All classes now understand why We are the only community-based Girls’ Division included Beechwood from Mobberley Methodist Church it is important to pay a fair price mental health support organisation Cancer Care and Wateraid, for spoke to the children on the for our food, and that they have for people with mental health whom £1000 was raised. Girls importance of spreading love, power as consumers by choosing problems in East Cheshire.” The also participated in non-uniform joy and kindness. The harvest what to buy. Every class chose girls raised the fabulous sum with days in aid of Children in Need gifts were distributed by Year 2 a Fairtrade product to research a Gala Dinner for parents, a and Sport Relief. pupils to residents of Harry Lawson and then shared their knowledge Santa’s Sleigh ride, Year 7 Disco; Court; other recipients were Silklife on potatoes, cotton, footballs, and a spa for parents to relax and Foodbank and Cre8 Youth and chocolate, bananas, coffee, unwind. Easter Egg Appeal avocado and argan oil. Community Programme, all of Very generous pupils and parents sales, a French cafe, touch rugby whom were delighted with the Argentinean visit donated a whopping 2000 eggs matches and a Christmas jumper donations. Sport Relief and NSPCC King’s pupils welcomed a party to the Francis House Children’s day. Particular highlights were the Fright Night Halloween disco and In the Spring term, pupils dressed of 11Argentinean language Hospice Easter Appeal. Each of the Christmas Fair, which raised Christmas activities in red for Sport Relief and raised students aged 14–16 during their the eggs donated was paired up with a knitted chick or bunny over £500 alone. A fantastic total of £1,195 was a fabulous £330. Finally, in the whistle stop tour of the UK. The and then sold, with all proceeds Special recognition must go to Rory raised for Destiny Garden School Summer term, we held a cake sale students from the Collegian Manuel going to Francis House. This year, McCabe (8AGB), who ran 100K in Kenya by the Year 5 School in aid of the NSPCC. This exciting Belgrano and the Dalian School the appeal raised £50,000 for in one month and managed to Shop, Year 4 Post Office and event was very popular and a in Buenos Aires enjoyed every the children’s hospice. Thank you raise over £2,290 for Headway. Carol Service retiring donations. further £280 was raised in the moment of their tour of the school to all our families and the House Rory said: “Headway is an Pupils had great fun participating process. sites followed by the pyrotechnic Captains for supporting this amazing charity: every year, one in the sponsored Elf Run, which wizardry of Head of Science, Jim initiative. million people have a head injury was generously supported by Street. and 135,000 people are admitted family members and friends and to hospital because of the severity meant that we were able to present Making Headway Macmillan Coffee of their injuries.” East Cheshire Hospice with a Afternoon The Boys’ Division chose to raise cheque for £3,572. Following the With the help of Ben Lloyd and Parents and grandparents were money for Headway, a charity Christmas Jumper Day, with some Chris Edge (8AGB), who raised welcomed to Fence Avenue Hall dedicated to improving life after very impressive garments on show, £126 at the King’s Christmas Fair, for a cup of tea or coffee and brain injury and providing essential pupils raised £227 for the NSPCC. the Boys’ Division raised a total of lots of cake. This was the second services for patients and their £3,250 for Headway. year that we have hosted a coffee families. The boys organised a afternoon for Macmillan and we range of events including cake

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ECO-King’s Over the Summer term, Miss Lally and Miss Youssefi organised a term- long Eco-King’s campaign to highlight a number of key issues affecting our Sixth Form Fashion Show society including litter, waste and Students danced their way down ocean plastics. Senior pupils were the catwalk during a ‘Night At The engaged in a range of recycling Oscars’ themed Fashion Show and upcycling activities, undertook which raised over £8,000 for The cross-curricular studies of these major Christie. Setting a new record for issues, raised funds for the Sea Life the amount raised by the annual Trust, gave talks on the problems charity fundraiser, the sell-out event facing society, undertook beach CKEF Outreach Science had an audience of over 300 fans cleans across the UK and South and was only made possible by the Africa, participated in a sponsored King’s continued its links with As part of King’s Outreach support of leading online fashion clean-up of the Bridgewater Canal the African continent and was programme, a team of Sixth Form retailers Boohoo and Glamorous, and enjoyed a workshop with wildlife able to make further donations scientists visit neighbouring primary who donated the clothes, while artist Tori Ratcliffe. to Connecting Kids Education schools on Wednesday afternoons some amazing raffle prizes were Foundation (CKEF) which go to allow the youngsters to explore donated by parents. Thomas to effective teamwork. In second it in a sustainable and eco-friendly directly to several small, rural the life scientific. Exploding Cook Airlines provided two return Winter Wonderland Ball place were Marlborough Primary way. We have achieved diversion schools in Ghana. The latest chemical reactions are used to flights to USA, a parent donated a School and in third place were of 100% of our waste away In November, Friends of King’s donations include textbooks and a inspire young minds at schools such four ball at Gleneagles and another Alderley Edge Community Primary from landfill and into recycling hosted a Winter Wonderland projector. as Greenbank Preparatory, Yorston donated a bungee jump, which School. The other teams competing schemes by working with Bagnall & Ball at the Hilltop Country House Lodge, Marlborough Primary and was bravely undertaken by Deputy were Hollinhey, Lower Peover, Morris. Our cardboard and paper in Prestbury. The school’s biggest Prestbury Primary. Head of Science, Head Richard Griffiths (raising Barnaby Festival Ash Grove, Bollinbrook, Marton, is recycled into new products, ever charity ball raised £12,000 Jim Street, said: “Our students £1,360). not only for the school, but also In June, pupils again participated gain so much from this teaching Bollington St. John’s and Rainow the general waste is taken to a for MIND, Destiny’s Garden in Macclesfield’s Barnaby Festival. experience, often using it on their Community Primary schools. materials recovery facility where School in Kenya, Maggie’s Centre Girls in Year 7 made the giant university application forms to show Primary Maths Challenge any recyclables are removed before and Headway. King’s mums and BARNABY letters that adorned St they have volunteered to teach and In June, we held a Primary Schools’ Recycling target hit the residual waste is recovered as dads enjoyed the spotlight with Michael’s lawn, our Year 8 pupils engage a full class of 9 –11 year- Mathematics Challenge event for refuse derived fuel. In the autumn term, King’s achieved a glamorous evening with showbiz provided a number of talks and olds, which is much easier said talented teams of Year 5 pupils Food waste is converted to 100% diversion of waste from legend and parent Les Dennis, who presentations at the ‘Macc-Tastic than done.” from local primary schools. Eleven renewable energy and nutrient- landfill for the first time ever. Peter hosted the fundraising auction. Less Plastic’ event, and we also schools participated alongside rich bio-fertiliser at an anaerobic Jackson, Estates Manager, said Thanks go to the members of helped the event organisers with two teams from King’s Juniors. digestion facility.” In July, pupils “As a large school, we generate a the organising committee and to their printing requirements. The winning team, from Parkroyal were able to visit the recovery lot of waste and we see it as part sponsor, Holmes-Naden. Community School, won the facility for themselves, to see how tough three-hour challenge thanks of our responsibility to dispose of our waste is processed.

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ATHLETICS selected to represent Cheshire at the competitors in an incredibly close Kight and Sophie Kaye represented three lap races. The competitors did in the Year 6 Boys 150m) and English Schools’ National Track and contest. Mr Cooper was on hand to Macclesfield at the Minors County the school proud, bringing home a Sophie Payne (Bronze in the Year Boys Field Championships at Alexander present the trophy to proud captain Schools’ Championships, and Sophie total of 13 medals, including three 5 Girls 150m). The performance of It was another fine year on the track Stadium. Naim Chowdhury, as Capesthorne Fletcher went on to represent Cheshire AJIS Champions! Xavier Alger and the day went to Tasha Clark, who for the King’s athletes, particularly In addition, Phil Goodfellow, Freddie got their hands on the trophy: just in the High Jump at an Inter Counties Tigerlily Dawson came 3rd and claimed Silver in the Year 6 Girls on an individual basis. Sam Riordan and Thomas Danson nine points between them and event where she finished 2nd and 2nd in the balance, Ollie Hufton Long Jump. Worthington, Brandon Morgan, all gained selection to represent Gawsworth, as the event yet again achieved a personal best of 1.35m. and Sophie Payne were 2nd in the The season finished with the Ben Kersh and Lewis Johnson put Cheshire in July at an Inter counties went down to the final race. Several girls were selected to speed bounce, Sophie Payne and Macclesfield & District Athletics in strong performances for the inter event at Stanley Park Athletics GJHH compete for Macclesfield at the Isaac Hughes were 2nd in the three- competition, where both individual boys at their Regional B Final of the Stadium. The King’s Invitational Relays Cheshire Schools’ Track and Field lap race and Callum Richardson, and team results are recorded. All ESAA Track & Field Cup (having Meeting, sadly, was cancelled due Girls Championships. Olivia Hunter William Cheney, James Reay and had an incredible evening, with Ollie Hufton finished 2nd in the team finished second in our area round). to heavy rainfall. On a team basis, The athletics season saw some finished 3rd in the Inter Girls 200m King’s taking home 10 individual obstacle. Congratulations to Matilda Worthington, Morgan Daly-Pattison the King’s Boys’ were untouchable, outstanding performances for both Final (29.4s); Hope Sutton was 3rd in medals and two relay medals: Machin, Ella Bray and Tasha Clark and Sam Danson were all selected winning the Macclesfield & District individuals and teams. King’s girls the Junior Girls Discus (18.85m) with Alistair Fitzmaurice (3rd in Long who all became AJIS Champions in to represent Cheshire at the Mason Championships at Minor, Junior scooped the Stockport Relays Aimee Knight finishing 9th; Cordelia Jump); Matilda Machin (3rd in the balance event, turbo javelin and Trophy Inter Counties competition and Intermediate levels. A very Trophy with some competitive and Kight was 5th in Junior Girls 200m 150m); Cora Seth (3rd in Year 4 chest push respectively. in June at Alexander Stadium, rare hat-trick in a competitive area. impressive sprinting, and the Juniors final (30.0s); and Claudia Rodriguez- 60m); Tasha Clark (2nd in Long Birmingham. Sam Danson (U15) There were too many magnificent and Inter teams went on to win Martinez was second in the Junior A team of Year 5/6 Boys and Girls Jump); Daisy Sutton (2nd in 80m); and his brother Thomas (U13) had performances to name each and the Macclesfield & District Athletics Girls 100m (13.1s) and was selected travelled to Witton Park to compete Ella Bray (2nd in 600m); Daisy further success at the Cheshire County every success. Championships. The Minors (Year to represent Cheshire at the Mason in the AJIS Outdoor Championship. Sutton (1st in Chest Push); Ella Bray Track & Field Championships where The highlight of the athletics season 7) were second. The Junior and Inter Trophy in Birmingham. The event is based on individual (1st Turbo Javelin); Isaac Hughes (1st they finished as County Champions was the 2nd Annual King’s Boys Girls teams won the County round of A highlight of the season was performances and it is extremely hard in 150m) and Sophie Payne (1st in in the long jump with personal Sports Day, which was held in the the ESAA Schools’ Cup with 315 and accompanying the Cheshire Athletics to win a medal, with over 20 schools Year 5 150m). The boys relay team bests of 5.80m for Sam (U15) and baking sunshine in early June. Year 9 264 points respectively. team to the English Schools’ National taking part. There were excellent picked up a Bronze medal and performances from Daisy Sutton, who the girls stormed to victory in their 4.46m for Thomas (U13). Sam’s House Captains rallied athletes from The Junior Girls team went on to Track and Field Championships in claimed Bronze in the Year 6 Girls relay with a record time! The team distance was an English Schools across the lower school to compete represent Cheshire at the Regional A Birmingham in July, where Claudia 80m, Ella Bray (Bronze in the Year 6 results were amazing, with the boys qualifying standard and he was across 12 events, with over 100 finals in Wigan where they finished Rodriguez-Martinez (100m) Girls 600m), Isaac Hughes (Bronze finishing 3rd overall and the girls 5th out of 12 North West teams. represented the county, alongside They increased their points total Sam Danson (long Jump). of 324 as a result of some very Finally, back at school, the Athletics determined performances from all season closed with the Annual Girls’ athletes, and outstanding contributions Division Sports Day where all pupils from Cordelia Kight and Madeleine from Years 7–10 competed for Johnson who were the top two the House Trophy which was won scorers for King’s. The Inter Girls impressively by Gawsworth. LB team represented Cheshire in the Regional B Finals at Warrington and Juniors finished in 5th place out of 11 teams A small group of athletes competed in the North West but managed to in the very popular AJIS Indoor increase their points total to 302. Championship early in the year. Claudia Rodriguez-Martinez had an Events include speed bounce, outstanding run in the 100m to finish balance, turbo Javelin and one and first in 12.8s. Sophie Fletcher, Minty

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mammoth 176 for victory. After five impetus for the season in the opening overs and two early wickets the task match at NULS, as a strong bowling looked beyond the team, but Sam attack would keep strong batting line- Buckingham and Sam Crosby batted ups to lower than expected scores. brilliantly to stay within reach before The opening bowling attack of Dan skipper Owen Jones struck a superb Fosbrook and Ben Kersh bowled 60 off just 33 balls (including six incredibly tight opening over spells. huge sixes) to leave the team close The spin attack then took advantage, to victory. In a strange finish, the on top of them. Both beat the bat 2nd XI when batsmen grew frustrated in umpires declared King’s the winners regularly and were unlucky not to the middle overs. Charlie Boddy, In a truncated season, the 2nd XI on 171 with an over to go after take more wickets. The change Charlie Murray and Ibi Ghaznavi played some excellent cricket on MGS had fallen behind the overrate bowlers all did well at different times. both bowled attacking spells resulting those occasions when they got onto and suffered a six run penalty. The best figures for the season went in lower order collapses. Jacob the pitch. Sadly, after two attempts to to two Year 11 players, George Williams and Tom Moorhouse Against Bolton, the opposition posted hold the F15 competition were rained Muirhead and Adam Kenyon. also enjoyed taking wickets when 251 in 40 overs. King’s lost wickets off, the competition was not held Both picked up five wicket hauls; bowling at the death. Fosbrook but managed to stay in touch of the this year. The enthusiasm amongst leg-spinner George against the shattered a stump on the Front Field target. Sam Crosby (63) and Harry the players remained and the Friday King’s Old Boys and Adam against against MGS and sent shivers Elms (33) looked to be taking the night games against MGS and CHS claiming 1st place. This led to King’s Leeds. George was also a regular through the opposition batsmen who team to victory before both were were both excellent contests. Both finishing 1st overall, with Athletics contributor with the bat down the folded for just 150 runs. CRICKET dismissed leaving Joey Chong (30*) games reached the last over with all Captains, Tasha Clark and Matthew order, whilst Adam bowled with real and Tom Carter (15) to see the team results (win, lose or draw) possible. It was the MGS game where Ennis proudly collecting the shield. pace at the end of the season and is 1st XI over the line off the innings’ last ball. King’s winning one on the last ball the team peaked, a little too a genuine all-rounder. early potentially. It was a sound The season began with a feeling The strength in depth of the batting and losing the other on the last ball. Angus Thomson and Owen Jones performance nonetheless, epitomised of great optimism after a successful was evident throughout the season The team was a real mixture of bowled hostile spells, often with the by the grit and determination of Ollie pre-season tour to Dubai. The first two with eight different players scoring players from occasional cricketers to CHEERLEADING old ball whilst leg spinner, Harry Gandy, who hit 71 not out supported T20 cup dates were rained off but, 1st XI fifties. Talented left-hander, U15 players. Cameron MacKinnon’s Elms, was again leading wicket taker by Charlie Boddy to knock off the The King’s Cheerleaders worked when the sun did eventually shine, George Holden hit two fifties. Joey 93* against MGS was one of the with 26 wickets; Harry is capable opposition total with five overs to incredibly hard throughout the year to it did so in some style. The early Chong scored a magnificent 100* finest innings of the season in any of getting the best players in any side spare. As the season progressed, the memorise complex routines consisting optimism seemed well founded with against the MCC, reaching his 100 team. James Nichols picked up out and will be a real key player side brushed aside local opposition of gymnastics, stunts, tumbling, dance five good wins to start the season and scoring the winning runs with four for 49 against Cheadle and next season. Josh Wyatt also in the county cup, reaching the and a cheer. The girls learned to including victories against Newcastle the same shot. Joey, still in Year 10, will hopefully be a 1st XI regular bowled well. semi-finals at Derby Fields. Sandbach focus quickly and drive each other in and Stockport Grammar and very produced some outstanding batting next season. Harry Norton and were the opposition, and one of a positive way to achieve success. impressive wins against Cheadle performances throughout the season The fielding unit was led by wicket Oliver Payne both scored quick their county batsman took advantage Every pupil performed outstandingly at Hulme and Myerscough in the U17 finishing top of the batting averages keeper Joey Chong and by Captain runs in the same game as did U15 of the short boundaries to hit an the National Championships, thriving Cup. Both the U17 and U18 teams with 426 runs at 33. Owen Jones. Joey was always Josh Rajendran. The end of term unbeaten half-century and chase under the competition’s pressure. The had excellent seasons in the shortest Angus Thomson was only a fraction reliable behind the stumps and on Abbotsholme fixture saw the team down the low total set by the King’s Allstar team achieved notable success form of the game. Both reached the behind in the averages and in occasions brilliant. His performance finish with a victory for a team that batsmen. in finishing first, with the Year 7, 8, 9 North West finals before both lost in the same MCC game scored an in the field at Sedbergh in the U18 has shown great promise. and Pom dance teams placed 2nd. very close games to Sedbergh. excellent 86, one of seven fifties for North West final was exceptional. Owen captained the team with great The King’s Allstar team put in many The run of victories ended at Cheadle the season. Angus finished as leading energy and passion. A strong leader, U15 extra hours of training which paid where the opposition chased down run scorer with 653 runs and picked he was always in the thick of the dividends as they qualified for the 228. The King’s total was built up 21 wickets to win the Most The U15s had a breakthrough action as a batter, as a bowler and World Championship in Disney around excellent innings from Joey Valuable Player award. Powerful season. After struggling during also as a fielder, finishing the season World, Florida in February 2019. Chong (64) and George Holden middle order batters Tom Carter, Sam previous years, resilience and with an amazing 14 outfield catches! The girls were filmed performing their (52). Disappointing defeats to MGS, Buckingham, Sam Crosby, Owen persistence paid off. A number of routine, which was sent to the World Birkenhead and Lancaster and a Jones and Harry Elms all reached the All the players made great progress the squad toured Dubai in February Cheer Committee, which decided good win against Merchant Taylors’ fifty mark and all scored at faster than under the guidance of newly half-term; Ben Kersh, Charlie Boddy, in King’s favour, and the girls will were all sandwiched between two a run a ball. appointed cricket coach AJ Harris, Josh Rajendran, Tom Moorhouse now represent the UK in the World of the most exciting games of the Regular opening bowlers Sam who is a Level 4 coach and former and Joey Chong all made significant Championship. RB season. Against MGS in the T20 Cheetham and Will Fosbrook were first-class cricketer with Derbyshire contributions as the tour progressed. the 1st XI were faced with chasing a miserly, with very few batters getting and Notts. Josh Rajendran’s hat-trick laid the

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be proud of his contribution of 30 despite four wickets from George did another narrow loss at Bolton did the results. Good wins against runs and 3-23 with the ball. The team Grant and late scalps for Max Grammar. But, with the final game Birkenhead – with Billy Bridgwater followed this up with a very pleasing Coates and Leo Chinea-Rodriguez. against King’s Chester to come the and Freddie Griffiths each 50 not victory against Cheadle Hulme, And so, how nice it was to see team was clearly determined to finish out – and Merchant Taylors’ – Ollie showing the rewards of all their hard the season end with a comfortable the season in style and achieved Davies with 47 not out and Freddie work. Contributions from all members victory at Sandbach thanks to 53 this by winning by four wickets – the Griffith one over, three wickets, no ensured a victory in a nail-biting runs from Danny Williams, and further consistent Tyler Keefe in the runs with runs! The cricket sixes saw two King’s finish. As well as Muirhead, there good runs for Zac Spencer Pickup, 36. Jack Nobes and Ollie Downes teams do well; the A team finishing were a range of pleasing performers, Max Coats and Sam Heath. Louis were other useful contributors, but the 3rd behind MGS and the winners notably Will Bray and Stan Harrison. Finnegan sealed the win with four whole team’s behaviour and conduct Cheadle. The last game of the Jonathan Wales 11JWW wickets. Wicket-keeper Harrison was exemplary throughout and they season was against Sandbach; for Milner did a fine job behind the were a credit to the School. Lucas Hunter, his last for the school. stumps throughout the summer, and a Fred Slater/Ian Robertson He opened the batting and scored U13A number of the boys show promise in a fantastic 50 not out. Also in the This was a season of clear progress. the field. There is certainly plenty to runs were Davies and Griffiths, both work with ahead of next season, with U12A scoring 50 not out and bringing the An injury to Tom Knight (breaking his he led the side in runs scored and Captain Archie Close led the team a number of boys ‘knocking on the season to an end on a high. Well finger, diving to save a boundary) is developing into a very classy well, while sharing the batting and There was a good feel to the start door’: Lewis Johnstone, Sam Mullins done to all players on a season of left the team a bowler short, but batsman. He was backed up by bowling opportunities around the of the U12 season, and with the and Archie Little to name but three. development. RL a tactical switch led to the team several strong performances: Oscar team. The skipper himself, who abundance of talent on show it discovering a secret weapon, Alex Robinson, Ben Willcock and Harry ended the season with a run of three CST wasn’t going to be easy to select an Davies. Alex bowled well and had to Owens were particularly useful 50s, finished as the team’s top scorer, A team without disappointment. As U12B relinquish the wicket-keeping gloves contributors. It was very much a and was a threatening and consistent U13B with every U12 squad, the talent is seamer. The season began well with raw and this is the real start to their Over the year, the U12B team to opening batsman Hayden Heath, combined effort with the ball, the The cricket season began in fine developed a huge amount. Many who kept wicket very well. team is packed full of seam bowlers encouraging wins over Macclesfield cricketing career. The understanding CC, Stockport Grammar and NULS. style with an away trip to Stockport of field placements, running between overcame their inexperience to be Many of the side represented the 1st with lots of potential. Ridley Partridge Runs came from Max Coates, Noah Grammar and an excellent all-round, the wicket, reducing extras and able to score important runs and XI throughout the summer, and after a led the line well with several tight Reaney, Ollie Davies and Danny 23-run win. Edward Gandy (most the value of your own wicket were wickets in our competitive fixtures. In strong season you can expect to see spells. Williams, who smashed 32 in 12 improved player over the season) and some of the things this group of boys the first few games the team struggled a number of other cricketers from this James Miller took many of the balls at Stockport! Early wickets were Louis Ellison-Brown (the player of the had to learn. Our first couple of to score runs off the bat however after squad playing for the senior sides. plaudits, he worked hard at his game shared around with Ivan Marr, Louis year) featured with both bat and ball. games brought good, confidence- a few weeks of practice, Raphael and was rewarded with excellent Finnegan and George Grant each A very tight finish against Cheadle boosting victories against Stockport Pfister scored the first 30* against St U14 figures of 4–21 late in the season recording two wicket hauls. Hulme in the next match saw the Grammar and NULS. Unfortunately, Ambrose helping to bring the team’s against Merchant Taylors’. Many team lose by just two runs. The lads the boys were taught a tough lesson first victory of the season. Runs also The U14s made excellent progress The boys also performed well in a members of the side saw the benefits bounced back in fine style in their at Cheadle Hulme, as a batting came from Ben Chong who helped during the 2018 season. The team narrow defeat at Cheadle Hulme of training hard, there were notable next encounter emphatically defeating collapse saw us all out for 34 the side to a second win in the final started strongly with convincing where Ollie Davies bowled an contributions later in the season Lancaster Grammar by 10 wickets chasing 162. A midweek cup victory wins against Stockport Grammar excellent spell, whilst Harrison Milner from a wider range of cricketers. at Derby Fields with Archie Little, Leo against Birkenhead lifted the side, and NULS, led by the all-round and Noah Reaney scored good Particularly pleasing was Jake Chinea-Rodriguez and Tyler Keefe all with Ollie Davies an impressive 52 performances of Ben Willcock and runs. The comfortable victory over St Ogden’s 5–18 at Merchant Taylors’ getting into their 20s before retiring. out of our total of 88. Another speed James Payne. The win by 10 wickets Ambrose, which included 24 runs and Ben Wallace’s 30 at King’s bump came in the shape of Lancaster against Stockport was the highlight for Sam Heath and a first wicket A short coach journey to Hale Barns Chester. Grammar, on a wet but small pitch of the season, all players contributing for Finlay Usher, punctuated slightly saw the boys return with another The B team should be pleased with we only managed 27 and they to a very pleasing success. A tight below par defeats to Lancaster and victory as they overcame St Ambrose their efforts in the 2018 season. knocked it off with just one wicket bowling performance by the seam MGS. Further defeats followed by 102 runs with some fine bowling They showed great commitment down. The confidence was low and bowlers (James Miller 3–5, Harrison against Altrincham Grammar, from Xavier Moore, Sam Mullins throughout the year and made a disappointing midweek loss to Moulding 2–9) paved the way for an Birkenhead, Bolton, Merchant Taylors’ and Edward Gandy who all picked excellent progress. Their dedication St Ambrose followed by a hammer assured unbeaten partnership from and King’s Chester, although there up two wickets; Louis Ellison-Brown and application at training should be blow from MGS and a terrible loss Willcock (34*) and Harry Owens were positive signs in all of these going one better and getting three commended and the results showed to St Anselm’s in the cup. The side (24*) to see the side home. games, including good bowling wickets for three runs to add to his when they had the opportunity to from Zac Spencer Pickup and an 22*. Despite some sterling individual had to pick themselves up and focus James Payne was a stand-out play matches towards the end of excellent team bowling performance efforts and great spirit, the winning more on their individual performances performer throughout the summer, the term. They fell just short against at Chester. Stockport avenged their streak ended against MGS. Defeat to help the team. They certainly did

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game against Merchant Taylors’ After losing narrowly to the same to 92–5, and were comfortable Cross-Country Championships (22), Sophie Heslip (24), Minnie scoring 28*. Many others made opponents a few weeks later, King’s winners by 32 runs. The B team were were held at Delamere Forest this Jansen (25), Phoebe Thompson important contributions to the team travelled to Stockport Grammar for involved in any exciting game, with year for the first time. In the Minor ( 27) and Lydia Hine ( 28); Junior in these games, with runs coming the annual Reeman Sixes tournament. King’s the narrow winners by seven Boys race, Phillip Goodfellow won, Girls – Rebecca Foster (7), Maddie from Zac Wright, Tom Bagguley This proved to be an excellent day, runs. After another win for the A and with a most impressive lead. This Lucchi (10) and Lottie Clark (17); and Solomon Lever. As bowlers the with the boys performing extremely B teams against Cheadle Hulme, the meant he was selected to represent Inter Girls – Lulu Griffiths (5), Susie boys struggled with accuracy at the well in reaching the Semi-Final stage. boys hosted Stockport Grammar in Cheshire in their Inter Counties Moores (6), May Broadley (7), Jodie start of the season, but they quickly After losing their first game against their final match of the season. event. His brother, Peter Goodfellow Foxton (10), Jess Evans (14) and Betty found their line and length as the term NULS, King’s recorded a comfortable King’s demonstrated its great strength was 4th in the Inter Boys race, and Kemp (16), and were all selected to progressed. Oliver Jones bowled with 18 run victory against Altrincham in depth, with the A team winning selected to represent Cheshire at the represent Macclesfield at the County good pace and accuracy keeping Prep School, with openers Joe by a huge margin of 70 runs, whilst English Schools’ National Cross- Championships. teams to low scores and taking Moores and Christian Smith batting the B team were also comfortable Country Championships in Leeds. At the County Championships in important wickets with a season’s best through the five overs when scoring winners by 29 runs. Congratulations to both Phillip and Delamere Forest, Maddie Lucchi of 3–7. Behind the stumps we had 43–0. In the last group match against Peter on their performances and gave a determined performance to a lot of changes of personnel with Birkenhead Prep, the boys were everyone whom represented the U9 gain 17th place in the Junior Girls Jake Jones, James Dudley and Callum involved in a thrilling tied match, with CROSS school this year. race, whilst Lulu Griffiths had an Chopping, to name but a few of the both teams scoring 42 from their The U9s enjoyed their first taste COUNTRY excellent run finishing 7th, which players turning their hand to wicket- allotted five overs. The boys qualified of school cricket, with several Girls earned her a place in the Cheshire keeping. for the Semi-Final, but this proved to competitive ‘pairs’ fixtures. King’s Boys team at the National Cross-Country Across the squad the level of fielding be a game too far, and after only began their season with a home In October, two teams of girls entered Championships in March in Leeds. improved immensely with some scoring 25 runs in five overs against fixture against MGS and King’s The Cross Country season started the County round of the English Lulu ran well in the challenging snowy superb run outs and catches. The Merchant Taylors’. were victorious by a wide margin with The Schools’ Cup at Walton Schools’ Cross-Country Cup. The conditions to finish 176th out of 340 boys showed great energy throughout In the final match of the season, in each of the A, B and C fixtures. Gardens in Warrington. Two teams flat, leafy parkland of Walton Hall runners from across the country; Lulu the season even when games weren’t King’s hosted Macclesfield CC and In their next fixture King’s travelled to were entered, the Junior boys made Gardens in Warrington produced a finished as the 5th Cheshire runner, as going their way. With the way that were able to field both A & B teams. Stockport Grammar on a scorching up from Year 7 and 8 boys and fast race with some really talented the team claimed 9th position out of some players improved they may be The A team ‘pairs’ match proved to hot afternoon. the Inter Boys Year 9 and 10s. The runners leading the field. The Inter 45 counties. LB knocking on the door of the A team be very exciting, but due to some From the beginning, it was clear that Junior boys had a competitive 2.8km Girls team (Year 9 and 10) ran next year. AJ excellent bowling in the latter stages, the A and B teams would be far too run to complete; Phillip Goodfellow an excellent race, packing closely Macclesfield were victorious by strong for their opponents, and both led the King’s pack and finished together to finish in a brilliant 1st Junior Cricket a slender seven runs. The B team were comfortable winners. an impressive 7th overall, running place overall out of 9 teams with enjoyed their experience of hard ball against Year 8 boys. Ollie Davies 30 points. The Junior Girls (Years 7 The C team fought a closely cricket against more skilful opponents and Ollie Farrer, also Year 7s, and 8) finished in 6th position U11 contested match and were defeated and despite being defeated, they all finished an impressive 23rd and with 88 points. when the final ball of the match was The U11s began their season with a enjoyed the experience. 33rd. Rory McCabe, the only Year 8 hit for a boundary by the Stockport The Inter Girls team qualified to comfortable win against Macclesfield running, battled to a commendable player! In their final match of the represent Cheshire at the Regional CC in a pairs game, with all players 29th and Fred Riordan came 44th. U10 season the U9s hosted a very strong Finals held in Newport, Shropshire given an equal opportunity to bat Macclesfield CC in both A and B The Inter Boys had a gruelling in November. Here the course was and bowl. In the first proper game of The U10s performed very well fixtures. Unfortunately, the visitors 4.2km race on slippery ground steeper and more challenging and cricket, the boys travelled to Cheadle throughout their season, with several proved to be too powerful for our after the previous races. A private the competition was stronger. The Hulme in the first round of the AJIS of the boys also playing a year up in teams and were winners in both of battle between Jack Bray and Joe team finished in 7th place out of Cup. After putting the opposition into the U11 team. After an early-season these matches. Tabachnik had Jack lead the way 10 schools with 118 points; Susie bat, the King’s bowlers restricted the defeat against Birkenhead Prep, the through the whole race, only for Joe Moores, May Broadley, Betty Kemp, This was an encouraging first season Cheadle openers initially, but some boys travelled to MGS to contest to push past him as they crossed Jessica Evans and Charlotte Smith of cricket for many of the players, wayward bowling in the middle both A and B fixtures. In the A team the line! They finished 19th and finishing 20th, 21st, 36th, 41st and which certainly augurs well for the overs resulted in Cheadle scoring an match, the boys were invited to bat 20th respectively; next across the 51st respectively. above-par 76–4 from their 16 overs. first and amassed a huge 124–3 Juniors. MKW finish was Oscar Robinson, a late Later in the month the Macclesfield & In reply, King’s started steadily with from their 15 overs, with Simon edition to the team, coming in District Cross Country Championships openers Jamie Williams and Christian Shadwell, James Waters and Zac 26th position. Liam Booth ran a gave the girls the opportunity to run as Smith, but as the required run rate Farrer all making useful contributions. tough race finishing in 41st place, individuals on home turf. There were increased King’s fell short of the In reply, the King’s boys bowled with followed by Sam Farrar and Niam many successes: Minor Girls (Year 7) victory target, reaching 54–3. great discipline and restricted MGS Chowdary. The Cheshire Schools’ – Iona Whaley (17), Sophie Fletcher

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Year 5 Boys finished 4th overall a 211m ascent; Peter Goodfellow game. The team was undefeated thanks to Max Wilson (13), Sam (29:16) secured 23rd and Suzie in every game after Christmas. This Booth (22), Toby Robinson (24), Moores (36:46) gained 22nd included the best parts of the season Alex Bailey (25) and Jared Snook position. King’s came 20th overall with a 4–2 victory against MGS (37), supported by James Reay and (with incomplete teams) and hopefully and a 1–0 win against Sedbergh, Callum Richardson. An incredible can build on this very creditable result with a very strong team in an end of individual performance from Oliver next year. We hope this will inspire season battle. The King’s team was Bailey (7) led the Year 6 Boys to a other young athletes to take up the victorious by much larger margins 6th place finish. Oliver was helped fell running challenge and embrace any consistency and both finished to a very strong Rossall team. With in matches again NULS (6–1) and by Isaac Hughes (27), Owen Davies the spirit of this rigorous sport, that 3rd in their groups. A highlight for the younger players growing in skill St Anselm’s (4–1). Every player in (39), Alistair Fitzmaurice (48) and requires resilience and true grit. KLB the A team was a crushing 6 –1 win and confidence, we have great the team contributed so much to Matthew Ennis (65), supported by over Parkroyal while the Bs played hopes that 2018–19 will bring each match, as such it is difficult Sebastien Fitzgerald and Sam Burns. a superb game against St Albans, success. to single out individuals. However, The Year 6 Girls again finished just winning 5–2. However, the season within each section there were some outside the medals after runs from Elin FOOTBALL finished on a massive high with outstanding performances. In the Davies (20), Sophia Calderwood the A team winning the AJIS Plate defence, Max Ridings set himself up Juniors (23), Tasha Clark (3), Phoebe Both the U9 and U10 teams played competition in the most amazing HOCKEY as an impassable force for attackers; Marshall (49) and Rosie Johnson matches against various independent circumstances. Going 4–0 down supported by clinical tackling from The Macclesfield & District race (66), supported by Daisy Sutton schools and results were very mixed. to Stockport Grammar after just 10 Boys the Captain, Keeran Manoharan, series is a very high standard that and Sophie Clegg. The ‘Team of The highlight for the U9s was the minutes was not ideal, but the boys and intelligent distribution from starts in September and finishes with the Day’ was the Year 5 Girls, who tournament held at Manchester somehow managed to produce 1st XI Sam Jones and Joe Laughton. In the the Championship in late March. claimed a 3rd place finish overall. City, where the boys unfortunately the fightback of the century to take The 1st XI had a very successful year. midfield the superb work of Charlie In every race King’s performed to Excellent running from Sophie Payne lost in the final 1–0, having not the game into extra time. With The squad had a very strong start Toms, Sam Buckingham and James a high level, with all age groups (11), Poppy Fletcher (29), Amelie lost until that stage. The U10s had the trophy seemingly heading for and end to the season, but with an Davis, diffused any attempts by the finishing in the top five schools. As Hunt (30), Charlotte Hanley (31) two fantastic tournaments: the first, shared ownership, up stepped Joey inconsistent middle. A total of 29 opposition to gather momentum. usual, the weather was awful on the and Tigerlily Dawson (45), supported held at Terra Nova, saw King’s as Richardson. A long ball forward was different boys played for the 1st XI Upfront, Ben Jones, Tom Dennett and day of the Championship, but that by Monisha Wilson and Phoebe runners-up but only due to goals slightly misjudged by a defender, at some point in the season with a Johnny Murray ran circles around the did not stop the runners from putting Woods. scored. The second, the highlight Joey reacted quickest to nip past the core group of 15 players featuring opposition defences, while in goal in a fantastic performance. Both Year of the boys fixture list, was the AJIS final Stockport player and lob the ball weekly. With quite a young and Tom Carter’s sound decision-making 3/4 Girls and Year 5/6 Girls teams tournament. Led by Captain Ollie over the oncoming keeper. Absolute inexperienced team, and only six and quick reactions continually finished in the agonising 4th position. Hufton, they came out as winners of scenes of joy erupted as all the boys regular Year 13 players from last denied the opposition attackers The Year 3/4 Boys finished 2nd FELL RUNNING the Plate after a fantastic 2–1 victory rushed over to celebrate with the season, it was with great pride that chances of glory. The whole team overall after brilliant runs by Walter against NULS. The U11s had a hat-trick hero and match winner. An I witnessed the team mature and go should reflect upon this season with Travis (3), Ludo Bywater (6) and Five pupils from the Senior Divisions similar season; in the local league, incredible effort from all involved and from strength to strength. The fluidity great pride. SFM Rory Horne (9). However, the Year took part in the English Schools’ both A and B teams struggled with especially to Captain Isaac Hughes and cohesion between the new 5/6 Boys went one better and were Fell Running Championships at for his ‘never say die’ attitude. and old players took time to come 2nd XI crowned Champions. Excellent runs Giggleswick School in September. together, but that did not stop them from Oliver Bailey (3), Sam Booth This was a demanding, traditional fell getting some strong early victories. The 2nd XI had an excellent season; (8) and Max Wilson (20) meant the running course where girls and boys a large squad played with great team finished with an unbeatable run in the same race. In the middle part of the season, enthusiasm producing some good GOLF against the tougher opposition, score of 31. The Year 7s ran 3.88km with a results against strong opposition. the inexperience of the team was The major event is the AJIS 109m ascent, and Philip Goodfellow This year our young, developing With only certain schools offering unfortunately exposed. This led to Championship, a very challenging (11th) in 14:35 mins did amazingly team of golfers, under the captaincy 2nd XI Hockey and bad weather some significant defeats against course held at Rossall School at the well in a strong field to secure the of English Youth Team member causing a few problems in the Sandbach and Altrincham Grammar. end of September. This involves a best King’s performance of the day. Remy Miller, gave some brave second half of the season, the fixture Here the team learnt the tough lesson list was slightly shorter than in other team of seven competitors (with five The Year 8 and 9 pupils followed performances, without progressing that effective defence has to come years. In the games that were played, to count) representing each school a course over 5.1km and a 135m into the final stages of the HMC from every player in the team and the school won four and drew for each age group in a field of up ascent. King’s finishers included Rory foursomes competition. Better fortune not the back four alone. After this two with just one defeat in the first to 140 runners. Although King’s just McCabe (25:32 - 81st) in the boys awaited in the ISGA singles, where strong wake-up call, the boys raised game of the season. Mike Naismith missed out on the trophies, the results and Isabella Hammond (25:57 - they successfully reached the regional their effort levels, organisation and captained the side well and was full were exceptional. 39th) in the girls. 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and Captain Joe Tabachnik, the most and Simon Trier who kept us in the Rydal Penrhos U14 6s (that’s correct Adam Butters played with athleticism challenging game was against a game on many occasions. Simon U14!). After winning the competition and strength, respectively. The touring side from Guernsey. Whilst won the most valuable player award at U12 level the year before, the boys can be proud of an unbeaten we suffered a narrow 2–1 defeat, at the end of the season. Santi, an team were challenged to defend season, which is a credit to not only the team demonstrated resolute accomplished goalkeeper, played their crown but against opponents a the strength in depth in the U13s defending and some outstanding, in defence when not in goal and year older. Undefeated, the boys tied squad, but also the outstanding quick attacking hockey and were his strength on the ball was a major for first place with Denstone U14s, goalkeeping of Oscar Davies. unlucky to lose against a very factor in the improvements made by who they drew against earlier in the Without a doubt the B team squad good team. Charlie Boddy put in a the team. New recruit Tom Willshaw tournament. Disappointingly, King’s has served its purpose this year, it has particularly impressive performance was another player who came as were placed second but only on goal provided the foundations for many of on the day. Whilst hockey games a goalkeeper and became one of difference. Billy Finneron and Will the players to be ready to feature in can be won scoring goals they can the most consistent outfield players Lord were exceptional in defence on the A team next year at also be won by keeping shots out on the team. Tom won the Player of the day and King’s only conceded 11-a-side. PJL and the side have been blessed the Year award. The final award, one goal in the tournament. with two outstanding goalkeepers; the Coaches’ Player award, went to Not conceding goals was a familiar U12 of running up front. His organisational This meant that when they did come Coaches’ Player of the Year Jack Euan Usher; a stalwart in defence, theme for the team this year, and and communication skills on and together for U16 fixtures, these Ancell and Fin Ross, who both Euan had an excellent season. they have one man to thank for this. The U12s hockey team had an off the pitch helped to bring the games became the main events and contributed significantly to the season. Jake Ogden, Captain (Year 9) Archie Little transferred his football enjoyable season filled with plenty team together. Mike was a very not sideshows. DJD goal keeping skills with ease this of goals and great skills. The overall deserving winner of the Coaches’ U13A season. He was often seen chopping squad featured a real mixture of Throughout their time at King’s the players, with some who play hockey Player award. The Player of the Year boys have always worked hard at U14 down attackers and making reflex award was a closely run thing with a The U13s showed some excellent saves that frustrated opponents across at clubs as well as many boys who the game. With all sides there are The season began with a couple of progress and hockey ability this were picking up a hockey stick for number of the boys doing very well; always slight frustrations when things the North of England: surely one to Ben Calvin was excellent in goal difficult matches against strong sides season. Many of the team have watch. Lastly, it would be unfair not to the first time. don’t go quite right, but these are from Sandbach and Calday Grange now joined local hockey clubs and all season and Cubby Callaghan countered by the improvements the mention Archie Offer and Jake Jones, The season started with a ‘warm-up’ a mainstay of the defence. In the Grammar. After the tough start, the their exposure to stick on ball is who on occasions were given the match against Wilmslow HC. Playing team makes. These improvements team improved week by week under proving invaluable. They started the end, the award went to Mark were seen in abundance in all opportunity to play up in the against players who have played Stevenson. Mark scored important the guidance and encouragement season in the 11-a-side format before U14s. PJL regular fixtures was always going games, and in particular those games of Miss Waller. With team spirit reverting to some six-a-side matches goals throughout the campaign and to be tough, but the team acquitted in the Cheshire Cup. All the results never failing, it wasn’t long before in preparation for the Cheshire and showed a significant development were greatly improved from previous U13B themselves very well. In the remaining as the season progressed both the victories started and the side Rydal tournaments. Rudi Abraham seven games of the season, the team years and the development in the continued to build on this success excelled this year in midfield and technically and tactically. Overall, quality of play was actually surpassed The nature of the U13 season meant won six and lost only one game, to a it was a thoroughly enjoyable over the season. The team has grown alongside Jake Leech, they have there were many players who would strong Denstone side. by the supreme efforts in work rate, stronger and grown together since linked up nicely with Danny Williams season; the boys were always good feature in an 11 a-side game at A The B team also played well with attitude and determination. first starting out in Year 7. The school to provide the team with many quality company and we wish them all the team level who would be left out of four wins and two losses with the The side included some excellent were recording victories against sides goals. What was always going to best for the future. a six-a-side fixture. Max Robinson single C team fixture also ending in hockey players all over the pitch and they had struggled against in the past prove interesting was how the A team SFM led by example and created havoc a victory. The excellent Archie Offer it would be wrong to single out some with almost all results improved from squad of 10 from 2016/17 was on the astro, he was the team’s top (who won the Coaches’ Player of players over others; it was a genuine previous years. The season ended going to grow to 14–15 players U16 goal scorer and scored at least two the Year Award) captained the side collective effort. on a high with a massive 10–1 this academic year. Last year’s B hat-tricks this season, exemplifying his The U16 hockey season forms part of and was one of a number of key victory away at Birkenhead with team stars such as; Ralph Skinner, finishing ability in front of goal. He, a transitional period when the boys players in the team. Jake Jones was U15 Will Worswick scoring a fantastic George Grant and Jack Nobes fitted alongside James Harman and Tyler play more for the Senior 1st and devastating in front of goal and five goals and Ethan Moss scoring in perfectly and scored important Keefe – the latter who showed his 2nd XI teams than they do for their On the whole the U15 hockey ended up as the team’s leading a hat-trick. Congratulations to Will goals this year. These boys never excellent ability to read the game – age group side. This often leads to a team had a positive season with goal scorer and winner of the Most Worswick on being the top goal looked out of place and will be will feature heavily in the A team next loss of identity. However, this season players developing their tactical Valuable Player award. Oliver Farrer scorer for the season, just beating shining stars in the A team next year. year. Harry Heath enjoyed getting however was completely different. and positional play as well as their was also a regular on the score sheet Jack Phillpots. Nathan Harrop, Ridley Zac Spencer Pickup, Louis Finnegan forward with the ball and linking up The players did find themselves in the technical skills. Although the stand and was a real dynamo in midfield Partridge, Louis Merica and Jake and Lewis Johnstone all showed how with Aaron Raymon from the back. senior teams and the increase in the out result would have to be a 4–0 and attack. These three experienced Ogden were all strong in midfield. adaptable their skills are by playing Aaron’s no-nonsense defending was amount of hockey they were playing win against St Anselm’s which and accomplished players would Joe Clayton and Pieter Coyle throughout the defence and the a sight to behold, often nearly taking saw an overall development of the included goals from top scorer Ben prove to be the backbone of the became key defenders. A big thanks midfield. Probably the team’s greatest out the umpire’s feet with his sideways team as players. Sneddon and Player of the Season side but the emergence of players to the goalkeepers, Santi Houghton achievement of the season was at the clearances. Ananiel Anthony and 66 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 67 SPORT SPORT HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

around them was just as pleasing. skills and team goals, resulting beat for pace, skill and physicality; competition and close games, the Lucas Hunter, Zac Wright, Thomas in a 4–0 win. Then the County they are certainly looked up to by squad narrowly missed out on going Clennell and Oliver Sapey were all Tournament took place where the girls other players. to the Nationals. To brighten spirits in excellent as was Fraser Day in goal. again worked hard both on and off The Most Improved Player of the February, the team attended a Great Key rugby players, Freddie Riordan, the ball, linking up well and scoring Season was awarded to Hannah Britain Charity event (raising money Oliver Jones, Oliver Jennings and well-deserved goals, progressing McCormick who has developed She has been regularly selected coolly distributing the ball to allow to help a hockey player who had lost Billy Bridgewater added hockey to through to the County Finals in into a strong attacker who reads to represent the 1st XI hockey this Flossie to score twice, whilst Felicity his leg to play again) at Brooklands their sporting CV and picked up the March. At the end of November, the the game well and her work rate is season and has developed into a Bailey being tenacious as ever Hockey Club where they were different skills required very quickly. North West Semi-finals took place: exceptional. Hannah’s knowledge strong defender who carries the ball ably controlled the defence. Further coached by the GB men’s players It was great to see so many players King’s drew some tough competition of the game has grown and she is out of defence well and looks for goals from Lottie Dennett and May and watched the charity match representing the school with such skill and with narrow losses and a draw certainly a great character to have an early pass. Alex reads the game Broadley brought the final score 7–0 against a North select side. This and enthusiasm. SFM they unfortunately missed out on on the team bringing lots of laughs well and has become more tactically for King’s. was an unforgettable and enjoyable going through. to training and match days. Big aware and her positioning has The girls next played Rossall, and experience for the team. Girls However, getting to this round was congratulations to Olivia Moores improved. with their confidence soaring, In March, the squad competed in the a great achievement for the squad, and Zoë Thomas, who were both The girls have trained incredibly hard they hit Rossall hard from the start U14 County Tournament, which they 1st XI demonstrating they could compete selected for the U17 Performance this season, being stretched each bombarding their defence with attack won, and they progressed through with some of the North’s best schools. Centre as well as Chantelle Carroll to the County Finals where, on an The squad was co-captained by week by the older more experienced after attack, which soon resulted in The Christmas break drew nearer, who represented East Cheshire extremely hot day, they narrowly Tori Blackwell and Evie O’Brien, players. It has been great to see the King’s going 2–0 up at half time. A and for the last hockey session before U17s. The Senior Hockey Squad has finished as runners-up. and what a great job they did: not progression of some of the players slight slip in concentration allowed the holidays the senior hockey squad achieved a lot this season, and the only were they fantastic role models within this team and hopefully many Rossall to bring it back to 2–2, but Player of the Season was awarded took a trip to Ninja Warrior to show season has been filled with giggles but they were also able to glue the of the squad will continue to regularly this only spurred the girls on further to Lottie Dennett, who captained the off their fitness and brute strength. This and great memories. This squad has team together and make the younger represent the Senior 1st XI Hockey and they added two more goals in team through County and National was an extremely enjoyable trip, and huge potential and have been a players feel welcome. squad. SAH quick succession to finish the game Schools’ Tournaments and was an fun was had by all. pleasure to coach. SAH 4–2 to King’s. Felicity Bailey was extremely good role model. She is The girls trained extremely well Our annual fixture versus NULS U15 presented with the Coaches’ Player hugely committed and dedicated over the following few weeks, sprang upon us in January. A award, Charlotte Smith received to the sport and constantly strives putting a huge effort in at practices U16 The U15 hockey team have had well-battled fixture allowed us Most Improved Player and Freya to improve her game. The Most and training with intensity. At the an excellent hockey season. Their to rotate a large squad around, With many of the U16 squad Shaughnessy was voted Players’ Improved Players were awarded end of September, the team won first fixture took them to Stockport resulted in a 2–1 win for King’s, representing the 1st XI Hockey team, Player. VJ to Sophie Miller and Holly Burke. the County Round of the National Grammar. The hockey from both another confidence booster. At the their season has been relatively short. Sophie scored numerous goals this Schools’ Competition, demonstrating teams was tremendous, with our County Finals the girls once again The U16s have competed against season, taking players on with more some excellent passing hockey, this Rossall School, NULS, The Grange defence absorbing strong attacks U14 played some of their best hockey, from Stockport. King’s were not to be confidence and was a true asset on progressed them through to the North and Sedburgh, with King’s Chester This team just goes from strength- but couldn’t always find the back deterred and played some excellent the forward line. Holly is an extremely West Semi-finals. being cancelled due to frozen to-strength with seven of the squad of the net, resulting in 3rd place. hockey, it truly was a very exciting athletic defender who possesses a The winning streak continued into pitches. Many of the U16 team were representing East Cheshire at either To finish off the season, one of the start to their season; the result does very good level of skill and high November where they played selected to represent the 1st XI away U14 or U15 level, and many of SAH most exciting days in the hockey not reflect the game with Stockport work rate. against Stockport Grammar, in the 2–1 win at NULS, a great them competing at club level. There calendar was the Cheadle Hulme winning 4–2. Excellent runs from displaying some fantastic individual learning experience from which they were some great results at the start 7s Tournament at which King’s came Captain Flossie Blackwell caused U13 A & B will take away a lot. of the season with wins against runners-up last year. A thrilling day Stockport many issues down the right The Player of the Season is awarded Stockport Grammar 7–0, Rossall The U13 squad are an extremely of hockey filled with excitement and wing, whilst strong defence from to Zoe Thomas who was selected for School 8–0, Alderley Edge 3–1 talented group of girls who have had emotions, it was a great way to close Felicity Bailey and Ella Thomson the U17 Manchester Performance and Wilmslow High School 4–0. In a tremendously successful season an incredibly successful, positive prevented Stockport making more Centre. An exceptionally talented October the squad competed in the with 10 players representing East season. attacks. Next the team faced Queen individual whose work rate cannot be County Round of the U14 National Cheshire in the U13 or U14 age Player of the Season awards went to Ethelburga’s in the Independent faulted, Zoe is a highly committed, Schools’ Competition, which they groups. The season started with the Olivia Moores and Abigail Cook, Schools’ Cup. The girls were fired tenacious player, able to eliminate won and progressed through to the U13B competing against Denstone, both tenacious, hard-working and up from their previous fixture and players with her skill and quick pace. North West Semi-Finals. Here King’s a tough annual fixture. The girls extremely talented individuals who capitalised on every opportunity. She is extremely coachable, listens to suffered a narrow loss to Kirkham, played some excellent hockey and were a real asset to the Senior Again excellent play from Flossie feedback and strives to improve her beat Sheffield 3–0 and Altrincham came away with a 1–1 draw with squad. Olivia and Abigail are able Blackwell allowed Charlotte Smith game. The Most Improved Player is Grammar School for Girls 1–0 most of the possession; a great way to play in a number of positions, they to score a hat trick, May Broadley’s awarded to Alex Brooks. thereby going through to the North to start the season. distribute the ball well, are hard to ever-confident presence in midfield, Finals. Unfortunately, with such high 68 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 69 SPORT SPORT HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

King’s matched this and excelled well to outwit opponents. The Most B squads have won eight, drawn two Juniors in their pace and passing hockey, Improved Players of the season were and lost two, scoring 35 goals and NETBALL winning 4–1 and progressing awarded to both Maddie Lucchi and conceding 14, leaving them with a U11 through to the quarter-finals against Mya Jagielka, both of whom work handsome goal difference of 21. Seniors This year’s Junior hockey teams have Leeds Grammar. Unfortunately, it incredibly hard. Mya is extremely A particular highlight of the season gone from strength to strength. The didn’t go their way, leading to a 2–0 quick and takes on players with The Senior squad comprised of a was the 8–0 victory against Rossall girls have worked very hard, testing loss. A fantastic achievement getting confidence creating many circle strong cohort of 24 committed, able where we fielded a very strong A their commitment by training in wet to this round and the girls did the entries. Maddie’s confidence in and eager girls from Year 11–13 squad which was selected after a and windy conditions, but being school proud. her ability has grown, she listens to who consistently attended training win against Denstone and a loss dedicated throughout, they have feedback and tries to implement this sessions and fixtures. This squad Other successes were the U13A against Stockport Grammar. The reaped the benefits. We have had into her game. Next year will be an depth enables all squad players to team beating Wilmslow High 8–0 girls worked extremely hard in both A and B teams competing this exciting year as they progress to 11 have an opportunity to represent with the B team winning 2–0, and games lessons, training sessions and year and on some occasions C aside, full pitch hockey. SAH King’s at in either the 1st or 2nd VII. the U13B team drawing 2–2 with matches to put themselves forward teams, which has been fantastic to One of the most challenging Alderley Edge A team. A great result, for selection and they did not see so many girls involved in hockey. showing the strength in depth they disappoint. This was possibly their competitions is the National Schools’ U12 A & B The A team had some superb results have and the standard of hockey most complete team performance Regional Round, which is an this season; being crowned Cheshire they can deliver. The U12 teams have had a solid where they were able to link together excellent and early opportunity for season with numerous successes. Champions and also raised the U11 the 1st VII to display their hard work The Coaches’ Team Player of the some great sequences of play, Over 25 girls have represented AJIS cup. This is a first for King’s on and determination, especially those The A team then travelled to Season was awarded to Molly retaining possession of the ball King’s, showing the great strength in both counts, and the girls should be who have dedicated themselves to Stockport Grammar, another tough Bridgewater, her determination to and being clinical in front of goal. depth that this year group has. Their extremely proud. Finishing so well in the sport from Year 7 –13: Antonia opponent, displaying brilliant passing win the ball was admirable and After this match came commanding challenge is to convert their great both competitions allowed them to Bianchi, Frances Gurney, Sophie hockey and creating many goal her individual skills and ability to performances against AESG and The potential into dominance as they move to the North West finals and Jackson and Natasha Salem. The scoring opportunities, coming away eliminate players and strength when Grange, resulting in 4–3, 5–3 and move through the year groups. The then qualify for the North finals. All squad played some hard fought, with a 3–0 win. Other opposition in possession was exceptional. The 2–0 wins for all squads. Year 7 squad has been extremely girls involved performed tremendously tenacious and strategic netball included Rossall; a 10–0 win for the Most Improved Player was awarded We lost several weekends due to committed, training through hail and well as they came up against some beating strong teams from The A team and a 16–0 win for the B to Lily Cook, who at the beginning heavy ice and snow, but despite this, bitter weather in order to progress. worthy competition. Grange, King’s Chester, Lymm Team, both teams were on fire on of the season was on the B Team, they finished the season on a high They are a very receptive group of During the Easter holidays we moved and Christleton, and drawing this particular morning. Following this however she soon secured her with matches against Withington, individuals who work extremely hard to warmer climates, competing in with Wilmslow High. King’s were success, the girls came up against place on the A Team by training where they were by far the better to improve; I have no doubt they will the Jersey Games. The girls were successful and qualified to represent Stonyhurst, playing against U14s extremely well and demonstrating her team but lacked the clinical finishing go far in their time at King’s. comfortably one of the strongest Cheshire in the North West regional resulting in a 1–1 draw and then The physicality, pace and determination. from the start of the season (A team Grange finishing with a 4–0 win. This season has seen many teams in the competition and finished round. Unfortunately, the squad were The Coaches’ B Team Player of the lost 1–2 and the B team drew 1–1). successes, with several squad 2nd, after a narrow defeat against hampered by injuries, hence we In October, five of the U13 squad Season was awarded to Lily Todd, After this, the team were motivated members moving between the A Jersey. It was a fantastic opportunity took a depleted group. The squad were selected to represent the U14s a physical player whose core skills for their final game of the season and B teams due to dominating for all girls involved and I was were unable to play the disciplined in the County Round of the National have come on hugely this season. and played some fantastic passing performances in matches or training extremely proud to field three teams and competitive netball that they Schools’ Tournament. Here the team She is more confident in running hockey, winning 8–1 against sessions. Over the season the A and in the tournament. EJS played in the regional rounds, won and progressed through to the at opposition and uses her skills Fallibroome, showing their potential North West Semi-Finals in January as a squad for the seasons ahead. and the North Finals in March. This The following girls must be gave the U13s a great experience congratulated as they were playing alongside older players. selected as players of the game The girls were also entered into by the opposition which is a great the Independent Schools’ Cup, a accolade; Minty Kight, Iona Whaley, national knockout competition. The Sophie Fletcher, Amy Venables, first opponents were Sedburgh, who Thea Bale, Phoebe Bajic, Poppy King’s beat 6–3 in a well-fought Robinson and Olivia Curtis. The encounter to progress to the next Most Improved Players awards went round. The girls were really focused to Bursu Uygurlu and Amy Venables, and ready to play an intense game whilst the Players of the Season were of hockey, with Manchester High Minty Kight and Sophie Fletcher. being known for their physicality. JLD

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Throughout the year Seniors play Sawyer; centre court linking play from finished in 4th place in the league. The Spring term began with a a number of the schools withdrew, many standalone netball fixtures, defence to attack was Molly Pettit, The season highlight was when the defeat against a slick and talented and as a direct result many fixtures which are a brilliant opportunity to Georgina Bergman, Ellie Morten, girls played Birkenhead; a brilliant, NULS team despite determined and were cancelled. However, the netball involve all girls who participate and Freya Snook and Chantelle Carrol competitive match. Elin Rands made tenacious play from our defensive that was played was of an extremely are committed to netball. Both the and Alex Cairns in the attacking many important turnovers, centre court players, especially Lottie Dennett and high standard and King’s U13 1st and 2nd V11 squads displayed circle. A special mention must go to Charlotte Smith, Susie Moores, Jess Holly Burke. The snow and ice meant once again proved to be the best some tenacious and competitive Ellie Morten and Alex Cairns who Evans and May Broadley transitioned that matches against Wilmslow and school for netball in the Macclesfield netball putting into practice all the have played for the 1st VII on a the ball down court to goal and Cheadle Hulme were cancelled. district, becoming joint winners with hard work and dedication over the regular basis. Isabelle Thomas and Mya Bacon had However, the girls gave a fantastic Fallibroome. This particular match year. Our first fixture was against Unfortunately, the netball season was the responsibility of putting the ball performance against Manchester was one of the highlights of the year NULS, a traditionally tough game, hampered by terrible weather. The in the net – a great end to a mixed High in a great game of end-to-end during which the girls produced some with the 1st VII winning 28–17 fixtures that we were able to play the season. Isabelle Thomas captained goal scoring where King’s were of their best netball in an exciting (Player of the Match Frances Gurney) squad produced some outstanding the team and demonstrated great unlucky to lose by one goal. Later 16–16 draw. and the 2nd VII losing 15–18 (Player netball. The highlight of the season leadership skills. I would also like to in March victories were secured Shooters Hope Sutton, Charlotte of the Match Grace Heywood). The came against Manchester High, as mention Susie Moores, Elin Rands, against Withington and Birkenhead. McEwan and Eve Carter played rest of the season featured highs and King’s came out on top 17–11 in an May Broadley, Isabelle Thomas, The team gave a good account of great games creating opportunities lows as three further games were extremely hard-fought game – Player Charlotte Smith, EV Wall, Claudia themselves at the County Tournament and converting turnover ball. The won, one lost, and three postponed of the Match was Freya Snook. Jayde Freedman, Beth Henshaw who have with two wins against Culcheth and centre court led by Cordy Kight due to inclement weather. The Sharp did fantastic job as Captain; consistently turned up to all training Queen’s. However, close losses to (Player of the Match), Madeleine finishing 4th overall. Nevertheless, highlight was both the 1st and 2nd she worked hard to motivate, sessions throughout the year. CJC The Grange, Wilmslow and Holmes Johnson, Jessica Haywood and an outstanding result to come in 4th VII beating AESG convincingly, 34–9 organise and make decisions with Chapel meant that they didn’t Georgia Aspray transitioning the place from the Lancashire, Cumbria, and 23–11 respectively. total commitment and efficiency. proceed to the Semi-Finals. ball through the court. Aimee Knight Greater Manchester, Merseyside and U14 The senior squad have been a CJC Several team members represented and Anna Warham made many Cheshire regions. brilliant group of athletes that strive A large squad of enthusiastic and the school on the netball and hockey interceptions and turned over the ball. Sadly, this year saw many schools for success. Sadly, we bid a fond U15 able girls regularly attended U14 tour to South Africa in July which It was a fantastic team effort and next withdraw from the Macclesfield & farewell to Antonia Bianchi, Frances training and were reliable and was a great success. They played year I am confident this squad can District Netball League, but King’s Gurney, Grace Heywood, Jess The U15 netball squad comprises committed to fixtures. They worked matches against schools in Cape become out right winners. were still able to play some tough, of a small contingent of committed, tirelessly on their skills and embraced Petit, Sophie Jackson and Natasha Town and thoroughly enjoyed the The Cheshire County Tournament was hard fought matches losing only to reliable, capable and enthusiastic new strategies that were introduced Salem, who have all been excellent cultural experience. another highlight of the season. In Fallibroome and Wilmslow High. athletes. They have worked tirelessly throughout the year. Although the girls ambassadors for sport at King’s. At the Sports Presentation evening, the qualifying round King’s won all of King’s finished 3rd within the league on their court craft, movement skills, experienced a mixed season in terms CJC the Player of the Season was their matches successfully qualifying out of 10 teams. Defensively, the strategic play and spatial awareness. of results, individually they made awarded to Holly Burke and Maya for the semi-finals where they were to girls produced some amazing They are a solid and compact group great progress in their own skills; they U16 Bacon received the Most Improved meet Fallibroome. Unfortunately, the turnovers through Frances Gurney, that work together brilliantly and worked together well to develop as Player award. LB squad were unable to produce the Hannah Robinson and Jayde This has been a dedicated team for produce some excellent netball. A a team, and should be very proud of netball they are capable off, making Sharp. The centre court ensured several years at King’s. Sadly, they large part of the year was spent their achievements. errors costing them the match and that the ball transitioned down court had a torrid time at the National rebuilding the squad following U13 A good victory in the first game in the losing 4–6. Schools’, unable to produce the injuries, and developing a greater successfully with Sophie Jackson, Macclesfield & District Netball league The U13 squad consists of around netball that they were capable of. confidence. By the end of the season Antonia Bianchi, Ellie Morten, Anna against All Hallows gave the team 25 extremely able, enthusiastic and Having two key players playing for the squad had increased in numbers, Kaczmarczyk and Katie Murphy confidence. Two hard fought games committed girls. There is such strength the 1st VII also had a detrimental they had made improvements and ensuring the ball was played into and very narrow defeats against in depth within the group. Sadly, the effect on their performance, and the played some hard-fought matches. the shooting circle successfully. The AESG and Fallibroome Academy netball season was hampered by the squad came 4th in their division. shooters Natasha Salem and Alex The Macclesfield & District Netball were followed by wins against inclement weather. Cairns were then able to convert the However, the players took a mature League saw the U15 squad play Wilmslow High and Congleton This year the squad has worked turnover ball. approach, adopting a new attitude some outstanding netball. The first High; placing the team in second exceptionally hard on strategic to training and a determination to match against All Hallows was a The U19 Cheshire County position in the league. The girls were netball, strength and conditioning, move forwards with a more positive convincing win 37–8; Player of the Tournament was played at proud recipients of silver medals and movement skills, versatility in outlook. Match was Isabelle Thomas. The next Fallibroome in freezing temperatures, their contribution to King’s winning the their passing and set plays. The The squad consisted of a very strong fixture against AESG, an extremely The squad, unable to produce Aggregate Trophy for the best netball Macclesfield & District Netball circle defence in Hannah Robinson, close 15–21 defeat; Player of the the standard of netball they were school overall. League saw a year of change where capable of, came third overall. Jayde Sharp (Captain) and Franky Match was Elin Rands. Overall King’s

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won at NULS and in a tight contest, in preventing half rounders. The excellent performances and Scarlett drew against AESG. Bad weather Grange did not have an U15 team Brough for Most Improved Player, meant several fixture cancellations for the final fixture of the season, with her batting becoming more in February, but the girls finished off so the girls ended the season with consistent and her ability to place the the season with a series of wins at two wins. The Coaches’ Player was ball improving. Through their hard Birkenhead School, Eaton Bank and awarded to Ella Thomson, who can work, commitment and dedication to Tytherington School. U12 As having be commended for her commitment, sport, the girls have had a successful not lost a fixture in the MDNL, were great captaincy and sportsmanship; season with no losses. joint league winners with AESG. U12 always encouraging her fellow Bs were league runners-up. teammates. The Most Improved U13 The performance of the season Player was awarded to Elizabeth saw the girls triumph to 2nd place ROUNDERS Kemp who grew in confidence The squad consisted of a strong at a well-represented Cheshire over the season and demonstrated cohort of able, enthusiastic and County Tournament. They worked excellent fielding skills. VLT committed players. The quality of hard as a team and showed great U15 the technique of throwing within determination, narrowly missing out the squad was outstanding, thus The team is a versatile squad of U14 in the final to The Grange. Aimee preventing many rounders being The regular netball season got under positive and enthusiastic pupils Venables in mid court and Sophie The U14 squad are a particularly scored by the opposition. The way in January. Unfortunately, many who show depth and experience. Fletcher in the shooting circle gave talented group of individuals who quality of the batting was also of an of our fixtures were cancelled due to They were committed to attending exceptional performances. The U12 possess excellent fielding and batting extremely high standard, where all the snow and icy weather. practices and fortunately, the squad As and Bs also finished in 2nd place skills, and have developed a great the squad had the ability to place the was large enough to field a strong Against NULS, always a competitive at the MDNL Tournament and have tactical awareness of the game. For ball in the gaps and scoring many nine at each fixture, even with several fixture, King’s were outstanding and been a delight to coach this year. the opening game of the season, important rounders within match play. won 25–2, with Hope Sutton Player VLT of the fixtures clashing with Duke of the team travelled to Nottingham The rounders season got off to a of the Match. Against Manchester Edinburgh expeditions. The team High School, with a depleted team poor start with the first fixture against High, the girls once again proved made a great start to the season, Juniors due to other commitments. King’s Denstone cancelled due to water to be unbeatable winning 15–14; winning away at Nottingham High played against a mix of their U15 logged pitches. The season finally Player of the Match Anna Warham. The U11 A Team had an enjoyable School, 13 ½ to 9 ½. Zahira Walsh and 2nd Team. With a good display got underway with a match against Despite the wet and cold conditions and successful season in which they bowled confidently with varying pace of batting and fielding skills and the Nottingham High School. The U13s they were outstanding against have grown in both confidence and and spin, which kept the opposition’s girls incorporating the strategies, showcased their hard work, and Birkenhead, winning 34–3, with ability. In October, they travelled to St batting score to a minimum. May this resulted in an effective team convincingly played two high-quality Player of the Match Cordy Kight. Pius V School in Preston to take part Broadley demonstrated the skill and U12 performance and a 17 ½–8 win. innings in a 15–7 win, which saw in their annual tournament. Following calmness required to field effectively The game against Withington was Next they faced a highly competitive Harriet Bailey finish as Player of Both the A and B teams have been a closely fought tournament the from second base. An excellent a real nail-biter and the girls had to Withington team. With a strong the Match. This fixture gave the dedicated to working hard and have girls finished as the eventual silver overall performance and well- draw on all their experience and selected squad and a well-fought girls a huge amount of confidence building on their skills. The U12 A medallists. Throughout the year the deserved Player of the Match was ability before coming out on top game, King’s only had one bat to moving into their next match against team was captained by Cheshire A, B, C and D teams have played awarded jointly to Ella Thomson and 30–26 with Cordy Kight again go and needed half a rounder to Withington. We were able to field and Loughborough Lightening fixtures against AJIS teams, as well as Flossie Blackwell. Player of the Match. The B team win. This was a tense moment for two squads and once again both netball Superleague Academy in the Macclesfield & District Primary The team’s fixture away against were also successful 26–7 as Molly the team, however a well-placed bat squads performed at an extremely player, Lydia Hine, whose strength Schools’ league. AESG was a close encounter with the Bridgewater picked up the Player of from Lottie Woods and a fast run to high level winning both matches. the Match award. in defence and confidence on court The A team was placed second in teams drawing after the first innings. 2nd base meant King’s finished the The A team won 18–8; Player of the has been integral to a team who the MDPS league and also finished King’s were victorious with one Huge congratulations go to game with a 9 ½–9 win, a game Match was Georgia Aspray who have triumphed in their first season as runners-up in the MDPS Netball rounder in it, 10–9. Flossie Blackwell Madeleine Johnson and Anna involving two extremely strong teams was scored highly with the bat and together. Tournament in March. The squad and Ella Thomson in deep field Warham who were selected for had given the girls confidence. The also played a superlative backstop Both A and B teams began the also ended as runners-up in the positions threw with accuracy and Cheshire County U14s. They were final game of the season was away fielding position. The B squad Macclesfield & District Netball plate competition at the AJIS Netball with speed to prevent the scoring of amongst hundreds of trialists that went at AESG, on a sunny afternoon. also had an outstanding match, League confidently with a win Tournament. The U10 A Team have full rounders. Charlotte Warren and through a rigorous selection system Again another solid performance left successfully captained by Millie against All Hallows, followed by a played well this season and achieved Felicity Bailey batted particularly well and gained their honours a year them with a 8–4 ½ win. Crummack, and won 20–7. Player win for the A team and a draw for great success. Following some hard and made a valuable contribution young. Congratulations to Lottie Dennett who of the Match was Maddie Lucchi, the B team at Wilmslow High, and work in training and games, the girls to the ten rounders scored. May CJC/CORDY KIGHT (Year 8) received the Coaches’ Player award, who was impressive with the bat and wins against Macclesfield Academy ended victorious at the U10 AJIS Broadley was voted Player of the thoroughly deserved for her consistent fielded with great resilience. and Fallibroome. In January, they Netball Tournament here at King’s. Match for her superb fielding efforts

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The match against AESG was a season, many girls made great game of two halves; we had a progress, especially in their batting terrible first innings, but the squad skills: Georgie Sanders, Emily Ancell, After the October half-term, a run Naval from Buenos Aires, Argentina The season finale was marked with fought hard in the second innings Thea Bale and Alicia Ruben became of seven victories in nine matches (43–5 W). Standout players included a Leavers XV (Y13) versus Next to make the final score 10–6. consistently reliable at scoring and began, this included a win against 1st XV Captain and Number 8, XV (Y12 and 11) match held at Player of the Match was Eve Carter several players emerged as effective MGS (20–13 W) at Macclesfield Owen Jones, who also represented Wilmslow RUFC. Keenly contested, who, in the second innings bowled and tactical fielders with excellent RUFC, knocking St Ambrose (24–7 the ISRFC Lambs on tour against Italy with the score swung back and forth, sensationally and score many throwing and catching skills. In W) out of the Cup and an emphatic and Croatia XV’s (Peter Matthews the younger XV eventually took the rounders. particular, the magic triangle players victory against nearest rivals Cheadle 1st XV Cup), Ollie Leatherbarrow spoils. Next season will see a return in bowler, backstop and first post: The squad qualified for the National Hulme (33–7 W) to further enhance (Openside Flanker) Sale Sharks after 12 years to South America for Maddie Baxter, Lydia Hine and Iona Schools’ Finals in Leicester. The U13s the school’s reputation as the best in Academy and Scotland U16 XV, and the Senior Tour, including visits to Whaley, became especially effective were nervous and this was shown in the area. Perhaps the most complete Gus Fiennes (Centre) also of Cheshire Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. at getting players out at first post; their play. They won their first game performance of the season came and Sale Sharks Academy. GJHH Sophie Fletcher played a reliable but went on to play St Catherine’s (a against Stonyhurst College, failing and perceptive 2nd post player; and The Sevens season was seriously boarding school form the Midlands). RUGBY to concede a point on the way to a together with Leah Shadwell and hindered by weather, although the 2nd XV The girls were out played and 26–0 victory and rightful place in the 1st VII regained the Cheshire Cup Aimee Venables, she made some 1st XV This was a difficult season when you made costly fielding errors and they last eight in the country. after impressive victories against excellent catches. take in to account the summer 2017 unfortunately, finished fifth in their The 1st XV produced one of their Although the result did not go the Rydal Penrhos and Wilmslow Georgie Sanders and Thea Bale tour to Singapore and Australia, and division. The girls finished their most successful seasons for a number way we would have liked against High. The success was all the more were awarded Coaches’ Players of it resulted in a 50% playing record last game of the season against of years, which was highlighted Harrow School (38–18 L), to play remarkable as this was after just the Year, Aimee Venables and Minnie overall with nine wins. When the The Grange in style winning by reaching the quarter-final of the at Allianz Park (home of Saracens) one training session. The VII also Jansen received Most Improved squad left for Australia, the tour’s 13 ½–6 ½ – Player of the Match National Schools’ Cup and also under lights was in some ways reached day 2 and the quarter-final Players and Emily Ancell was voted objective was to build a 2nd XV was Hope Sutton for delivering some a winning return of 74% over 27 the season’s highlight and an of the Rosslyn Park Bowl, only to Players’ Player. Congratulations to all squad which would support and excellent bowling. CJC matches. This success came on the unforgettable experience for players cruelly exit on point difference (this girls who contributed to the success of push the 1st XV players. Tour fixtures back of a hugely successful tour of and coaches alike. Harrow remained included defeating eventual finalists, both the A and B teams. LB were tough, but the boys achieved a U12 Australia and Singapore where all unbeaten all season and included a Kingswood School). At the Sedbergh playing record of Played 6, Won 3, six matches were won against some Vunipola amongst their ranks. Tens, we collected excellent wins This squad was a strong group of Lost 3, after a final match 26–19 win Juniors significant opponents including: versus Abingdon School and Seaford athletic girls who were especially After Christmas, the now traditional over Sydney Grammar School. Singapore XV, Downlands College unbeaten run repeated itself (P6 College in what is arguably the competitive and ready to take on the Junior rounders had a great season Of the 23 boys who played for and Sydney GS. This was followed W5 D1). This included an emphatic toughest schoolboy competition opposition in our Saturday and mid- with plenty of participation as most the 2nd XV on tour, 10 were then by a very confident showing at the victory against Schools Vase Finalists, around. In all three aforementioned week fixtures. year groups were able to offer A, B unavailable for selection. This resulted 1st XV Festival against opponents Wirral GS, under lights at Widnes competitions, Josh Burke was The A team started with a positive and C teams. Thanks to lots of hard in only 38 boys being available for Oundle, Trent College, KES Bath and Vikings’ Stadium (6–31 W) and outstanding and deservedly collected result against Nottingham High work and determination to understand the 1st XV and 2nd XV. St Joseph’s Ipswich. a magnificent game against Liceo The Halewood 7s Cup. School with an impressive 16½ – 7 this complex game, the Year 4 and King’s travelled to the birthplace of win. Lydia Hine received Player of Year 5 teams remained undefeated in the game for the first competitive the Match with some formidable all matches played. Year 6 were also block of the season; Rugby School. batting and mature and perceptive successful in finishing 4th out of 20 A disappointing performance and fielding in backstop. schools in the AJIS tournament. This was a tough competition with only a subsequent loss brought the boys Further victories for both the A and half rounder between King’s and the back down to earth and perhaps B teams were celebrated against winning team during the semi-finals. re-emphasised the competitiveness of Withington, 12–10 and 24½ –9 Well done to all girls and boys who our fixture list. respectively, followed by draws participated in Rounders Club – you Further disappointments followed; against AESG. The Grange proved made significant improvements over being well beaten by QEGS, to be our strongest opposition; the the term. Wakefield (who also defeated us girls played well in an exciting in the Cup before reaching the game but despite being the better final themselves) and yet another fielding team, unfortunately their early Cheshire Cup exit despite not batting skills let them down on this actually losing the tie (drawn match, occasion. Over the course of the exit on try-count).

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Lancaster, QEGS and Denstone, with a good training regime and a however the players didn’t let positive outlook. They were very well themselves down, narrowly losing to led by Hayden Heath as Captain, very talented opposition. but as the season progressed others Another injury against QEGS ended started to show leadership potential Charlie Ward’s season – his last for and the decision-making improved King’s. We faced Wirral Grammar in as a result. It was also fantastic to the Cheshire Cup, and after narrowly see a number of B team players push losing to them last year the boys themselves forward for contention for wanted revenge. Unfortunately, we A team spots. JPB lost again by three points. Away to Kirkham saw a great performance U15 B and the 16s recorded their first win (26–0), and not conceding a point. In a season marred by cancellations, George Hodskinson and Brandon U14 A the squad built on last year’s Weather led to the next three games Morgan. Several other players also development and fell just short of Following a difficult season as being cancelled, until our next fixture pulled on an A team shirt during the a 50% success rate. Excellent wins U13s, it was obvious at early and a strong Sir Thomas Riches team season: Ted Buckwell, Hugh Porteus, were recorded against Lancaster training sessions that the squad caught the boys cold, then another Christian Beeston, Harry Hulme and Royal Grammar School – reversing lacked confidence and self-belief. A great game of rugby against Wirral. Seb Clarke. Jacob Williams was last year’s defeat – and Denstone lot of these sessions were based on With 30 seconds left on the clock a welcome addition at scrum-half, College, but the boys were skill development, defensive structure Any injuries or unavailability would and King’s 14–12 up, a penalty was where he linked well with Finlay disappointed to lose narrowly to and game management. The first have a serious effect on the 2nd XV’s awarded to Wirral. The Wirral 10 Blakemore, as was Dan Herbert on QEGS Wakefield. Further defeats couple of games were tough, but ability to put out a full side of 15. kicked it through the posts and we the wing. Alex Keeling often played followed at the hands of a very the squad worked exceptionally This problem arose very quickly when lost 14–15; a killer blow. The final on the other wing with Jimmy Foxton good St Ambrose team, Nottingham hard and took on board the the season began with both the 2nd game against Adam’s recorded our showing his versatility in a number High School and Sir Thomas Rich’s. coaching. It wasn’t long before they and 3rd games of the season, verses best win – 45–0, a fitting end for of positions and Tom Moorhouse However, the boys showed a real had their first win away at Denstone Lancaster GS and QEGS, when we the boys. Congratulations to Josh playing on occasions. In the forwards growth in character at Adam’s College and the victory meant a were only able to muster 12 players Laniado-Green on winning Player of Zac Patterson was an ever present Grammar School as they brushed huge amount to the boys. in both games. The most frustrating the Season, and I wish all the lads force who worked hard alongside aside the loss of players for much Billy Griffiths was a very good aspect of this was that in both games moving on from King’s the very best Archie Cracknell, Marcus Williams, of the final game to record an leader and always gave of his King’s led until 10 minutes from the for the future. RL Louis Moore and Lewis Redgrave- end when numbers and fatigue excellent turnaround 29–24 win. Scott. CST / PC best. Outstanding Player of the Year influenced the eventual outcome of Individually, Fin Saunders soon was Jack Bray, who performed both games, losing 29–28 and U15 A progressed to the A team, along with consistently well throughout the I would like to thank Kieran Bailey season. He is strong in defence and 26–13 respectively. As a The U15s started the season with a for his support and leadership on his support play was superb. Other consequence, the 2nd XV began pre-season training camp at Oakham the field of play. He is not the type impressive performances came from poaching players from the U16s, School attended by 18 out of our of Captain who is very vocal with Charlie Warr, Mackenzie Blackaby, and those who stepped up were small squad. We finished with a his team, but he leads by example Ben Willcock, Ethan Quinn, Billy superb: their commitment against game against Oakham which we on and off the field and is very Griffiths, James Miller and Charles bigger, stronger opposition was won comfortably. This set us up for successful at it. DT Morrison-Hughes. commendable. a strong start to the season and a Despite difficulties, there were also basic strategy and pattern that we The Most Improved Players were flashes of brilliance, demonstrated U16 A would develop over the year. The Mackenzie Blackaby and Harry Owens. Oscar Robinson also when we hosted Sir Thomas Rich This was always going to be a tough boys lost only one game this season at Derby Fields, with our first choice to MGS in the Schools’ Cup, missing showed great potential at full season for the U16s. Losing captain back and is a fine goal kicker. XV. Sir Thomas Rich arrived with an Ollie to the 1st XV, and Jamie Catto out on a trip to Twickenham. The impressive playing record of played squad played some fantastic rugby The highlights of the season were and Fin McKeever to injury, a small victories against Cheadle Hulme 12, won eight, lost four. However but talented unit was left to battle it at times, but lacked consistency in King’s were too strong, and played performances and maturity at key and Sir Thomas Rich’s, at which the out. Nothing better than starting the boys showed real grit to earn the with intensity, pace and commitment season with tough fixtures against points in games. But they are a small, to run out 35–5 winners. talented group who will get better wins.

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Out on the wing Edward Gandy played exceptional rugby, were Soloman Lever. Despite often being the most significant game was deserves note for his elusive running aggressive in the tackle and were smaller than opposition forward against St Ambrose, who currently set and fast feet. Players also made the willing to sacrifice themselves for the packs, the boys displayed impressive the area’s standard and deserved to move up from the Bs to the As: Oliver team by playing in any position when physicality in both attack and win 15–10. However, the courage Downes, Toby Denton, Elliott Naylor, asked. TJA defence. Zach Wright directed the and determination shown by the Phil Delikouras and Louis Ellison- backs competently at scrumhalf; King’s boys was outstanding. It Brown, who all acquitted themselves U12 A whilst speedy backs Billy Birkett, Joel enabled them to stay in touch, losing very well and should be challenging Sutton, James Hartley, Ed Roden only marginally to a much more for regular places in the As. The team enjoyed an excellent and Morgan Davies all of made physically mature side. This must Memorable matches were the draw maiden season of senior school impressive attacking contributions. inspire them to continue working and against Lancaster; the season’s first rugby and quickly demonstrated high In the centres, the trio of Jake Jones, improving. PW victory against local rivals Wilmslow; skill levels and feel for the game. Toby Wilson and Hugo Duckworth The boys’ enthusiasm and love of narrow defeat to Wirral; and the added power and pace to a well- U12 C second win of the season in the last the game are outstanding qualities rounded side. MT game versus Adams. There was and the quality of rugby played was The season’s start with a 30–5 victory at times outstanding with several some superb rugby played during U12 B against Denstone setting the tone for the season which will hopefully be a opposition coaches noting the boys’ a very successful season. The squad’s springboard for next year. ability to play beyond their years. The team enjoyed a hugely successful camaraderie and team spirit were Thanks to all the U13 squad for their Highlights of the season included season, playing ten, winning nine outstanding and all performances hard work, and a huge thank you to a strong opening victory over and losing just one. The squad’s typified this bond between the boys. parents and supporters who cheered QEGS Wakefield, followed by an positive spirit reflected in the There were also a number of standout the boys on in wind, rain and shine. outstanding performance against consistently high numbers that turned performers; Arthur Bryson-Sharples’ The squad can be extremely proud and desire to play for the school, RJ MGS. The squad’s best performance out for training. The commitment and determined running, Fraser Day’s of their progress this season and and also thanks to parents for their came against Kirkham Grammar, a willingness to learn were great assets, strength, Archie Fern’s tenacious parent support has also been most support. SR U13B game that featured two outstanding combined with a great pool of talent, tackling and Solomon Lever’s appreciated by the coach and the team tries. A close win against Sir many of whom gained valuable barnstorming approach are worthy team. SB U13A The U13 B team had a successful Thomas Rich’s followed before a experience in Year 6. The season’s of mention. Fallibroome provided season, with many making the strong season finale against Adams highlights were hard fought, narrow a close-fought match, which ended U14 B It was a tough, but enjoyable, season transition from B to the A team on a Grammar. The Sevens season was victories against Sir Thomas Rich’s with King’s as 20–15 winners. The for the U13 squad. They had to consistent basis. The boys showed marred by poor weather and the and Wirral Grammar along with an season’s final victory was a close and The team has been a pleasure to get used to a new coach and often an unbelievable amount of courage, boys were unable to express their impressive win over MGS. Perhaps topsy-turvy match against Nottingham coach this year and have developed came up against bigger, stronger tenacity and teamwork as they saw skills in the mud at the inaugural dramatically. This can be summed and faster boys. The players who off Denstone, Cheadle Hulme and U12s Myles Marshall Sevens up by their results, winning 7 out of made training twice a week worked Wilmslow with relative ease, in the competition. However, they finished 9 matches. The contrast between hard and were willing to learn and early part of the season. The forwards on a high, undefeated at the the start of the season and the end get better, but attendance was low played some outstanding rugby Cheshire Sevens, at Cheadle Hulme. was vast. The best example was generally and this showed in the throughout the season and gave The boys were led brilliantly our victory over Kirkham. King’s overall results. the backs good territory from which throughout the season by the dominated the game and went in at they could exploit the opponents’ Captain Noah Reaney, who led talismanic Ollie Davies, whose half time leading 30 points to 7. defence. As the year progressed, by example on and off the field, creative spark and impressive the boys came up against bigger With the second half underway, there was a credit to the school. He athleticism showed every week. opponents, but Xavier Moore, Louis was an influx of A team players onto was assisted with great aplomb Ollie was the deserved recipient Ellison-Brown, Toby Denton and Elliot the Kirkham side, with their match by Sam Heath, Archie Close and of the King’s Junior Player of the Naylor were phenomenal in defence having finished early. Undeterred, Finlay Usher. Player of the Season Year award, an impressive feat throughout and helped win a number the lads held on through some was Harrison Milner: his passion to for a Year 7 boy. Special mention of crucial turnovers of the ball at the extreme pressure and defended succeed always on show, he is a should also go to Player of the Year, breakdown. There are a number of magnificently, to win 37–29. The very talented rugby player who never Freddie Griffiths, who impressed boys in the 13B team who should game management and maturity on takes a backward step. Mentions up front with his tenacity. They be pushing for the A team jersey next show was remarkable and the boys also to forwards Dylan Southern, Leo were supported by an imposing season. The Most Improved Players can be very proud. I cannot thank the Chinea-Rodriguez, Jack Cookson forward pack of Evan Williams, of the season were Casper Kight, players enough for their commitment and George Murphy for their hard Ollie Jones, Noah Wolstenholme, Sam Parry and Ben Ives, all of whom work with and without the ball. Fred Riordan, Christian Tattum and 80 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 81 SPORT SPORT HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

High. A strong first half performance But a narrow defeat against The teams regularly scoring tries. Despite Joseph Bailey-Heald, Zoë Thomas, ended with King’s in the lead at half Grange (20–15) showed there losing 40–25, the boys thoroughly TAE KWON DO Harry Pinches. Charlie Burrows-Jarvis time, but a determined fight back is still room for improvement. The enjoyed the experience. MKW in Year 1 was the youngest child to from Nottingham saw them inch U10 B team also worked hard in It was another successful year for take part in the competition since back into the game. The victory of weekly training sessions and enjoyed King’s Tae Kwon Do. The club has it started over 50 years ago. Eight five tries to three was deserved. competitive fixtures against The enjoyed an increase in numbers teams won their categories and five The final match of the season was Grange and Cheadle Hulme. After again and it has been good to see won second place, qualifying them on Cheadle’s artificial pitch, a new a narrow defeat against The Grange SAILING such a wide spectrum of the King’s to represent King’s in the North of experience for most and one that (45–35), the boys put in a fantastic Britain Championships. At these, Sailing continues to grow in population being represented. We perhaps knocked them off their stride, performance away to Cheadle eight teams qualified for the National popularity with many new students have undertaken two belt gradings, and their performance did not match Hulme and were rewarded with a Finals in Northern Ireland. King’s also getting involved in the sport. It is a where the standard was excellent the earlier season highs. But credit is dominant 55–15 victory. had an outstanding seven individuals worthy example of how learning and particular note goes to Jacob due to all boys for their participation qualify, with Vicky Theaker, Otis The U11 rugby team experienced habits, meticulously delivered Martin for successfully completing his and positive attitude throughout the Hughes and Oliver Jones winning a difficult year overall, although throughout the academic curriculum, Red Belt exam, which was extremely season. TDS their respective categories. King’s confidence and skill levels certainly can be transferred to a different challenging, both physically and went on to achieve great success at improved. In September, King’s context as students new to sailing mentally. the National Trampoline Finals with Junior Rugby hosted Leeds Grammar for their make rapid progress within a short Training has been enhanced via the the most competitors qualifying out of annual tour fixture. Despite the period of time, with many taking up SWIMMING use of equipment kindly donated to us The U9 rugby team began their all the schools in the country. 45–15 defeat, King’s certainly the sport at local clubs and having by the Friends of King’s Association, school rugby career with the early Congratulations to all swimmers that finished the stronger side and were success in regional competitions. and features target pads and chest All teams placed in the top five season AJIS competition. The boys rewarded with some late tries. Further took part in the AJIS Swim Gala. It is with the U11 novice girls – Lauren The addition of new boats at protectors for improved safety during played six short matches against fixtures were played against MGS the biggest event of the year with the Whaley, Emily Carter, Charlotte Redesmere, as well as refurbishing sparring. Another great year for the competitor schools, performing well and NULS, before the annual AJIS standard as high as ever. The boys Baxter and Emilia Pearce – finishing some older ones, has proven to be Club and I look forward to more overall, with two wins, two draws Sevens Tournament at Merchant and girls performed extremely well MRW as National Champions. Oliver very welcome amongst the students successes next year. and two narrow defeats. The U10s Taylors’, Crosby. After early defeats and were delighted to make nine Jones and Izzy Hammond placed and will enable the club to continue enjoyed a fantastic season, which in the first three matches, the boys’ finals. 3rd and 2nd individually. The U13 running for many years to come. In began with the AJIS U10 Festival, recorded victories over Westholme The U10 Boys – Ted Brough, James novice and U11 intermediate boys addition, some of the older students held at Merchant Taylors’, Crosby. (35–20) and St Mary’s (30–15), Waters, Sam Booth and Callum placed 2nd. The U11 intermediate have put themselves through a variety The A team won all three of their performances which demonstrated Richardson – and the U11 Boys – TRAMPOLINING girls and U19 Elite boys placed of external courses on a voluntary matches, demonstrating a high the importance of never giving up. Craig Chandler, Matthew Ennis, 4th. The U11 novice boys and U19 basis, and congratulations must The North West Schools’ level of skill and commitment in To end the season, King’s travelled Eben Cooper and Marcus Lowe – Elite girls placed 5th. The children’s go to Sam Rogers who passed the Championships was held at Robin defence and attack. As the season to Jersey as part of the annual Year both made the Medley relay finals performances were executed with notoriously difficult Dinghy Instructor Park Sports Centre, Wigan, with 59 unfolded, the boys’ confidence 6 Sports Tour. The boys were hosted while Craig Chandler made the U11 great strength and form and their course last summer. Thanks also to pupils taking part from Year 1 to Year continued to grow and further wins by Jersey Rugby Club for the week. Freestyle Final individually. Phoebe positive outlooks and attitudes helped George Dickinson for his continued 12. Sixteen teams competed and 13 were recorded against Cheadle The final fixture against Jersey U11s Woods and Ted Brough both finished them to deal with the pressures of support in the running of the club and of these teams qualified to the North Hulme and Birkenhead Prep School. proved an exciting game, with both 6th in the U10 Breaststroke and competition. RB the expertise he offers to other sailors. Backstroke finals, Georgia Smalley of Britain Championships alongside A special thank you also to Bryn finished 5th while Sam Booth in that 14 individuals. These are our Barker whose relentless enthusiasm annoying 4th place, just missed out best ever results. for sailing has inspired myself and on a medal. Susie Moores and Charlotte many other students. The two outstanding performances Baxter finished as North West The annual trip to Cumbrae in came in the U10 Breaststroke final Champions, in U19 Elite Scotland was hugely popular and U11 Backstroke final. James girls and U11 novice girls with all 27 students gaining RYA Waters was narrowly beaten to a respectively. Otis Hughes was qualifications ranging from basic level gold medal in the Breaststroke final North West Champion in 1–2 up to intermediate powerboat, but should be extremely proud of U13 novice boys. Eleven other the navigational equivalent of day his 2nd place finish. Swim Captain, pupils qualified individually in skipper. It has been especially Eben Cooper, went one better and the top three places: Sophie pleasing for myself to have watched won Gold in his Backstroke Final, a Fletcher, Oliver Jones, Izzy the students develop their skills from huge achievement. Watkins, Lauren Whaley, Year 8 and to see them progress up Charlie Kaye, Jamie Pearce, to this advanced level. ARP Vicky Theaker, Izzy Hammond,

82 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 83 Hail & Hail & FAREWELL FAREWELL During the year, we welcomed a number of new members of staff and also range of sports such as cricket, the University of Lancaster where Education. Amy leaves us to pursue said farewell to others who headed off to pastures new or retirement. hockey, tennis and golf. He is she studied Physical Education. She a PGCE and to become a primary currently playing National League enjoys participating in a wide range school teacher. Hockey for Brooklands HC and of sports and has represented Abu County League Cricket for Toft CC. Dhabi Netball Team, in addition to Alexander Burrows playing Hockey at her local club. Alexander joined in 2017 and his Isobel Lally Emma-Jane also has a keen interest in enthusiasm for teaching and learning Isobel joined the German dance and performing arts. was evident from the outset. He HAIL Paul Bridge Head of Physics. He graduated Department as an NQT having has shown himself to be a hugely Paul joined King’s as Careers and from The University of Liverpool in spent five years at the University of Victoria Tunney reflective practitioner, enthusiastically Astrophysics in 2001 and completed Tommy-James Alexander External Relations Officer. He is a Birmingham completing her PGCE Victoria joined the PE and Games engaging with MFL colleagues to History and Politics graduate from De a Masters degree in Advanced in Modern Foreign Languages and Department as a Netball Coach. discuss innovative ideas, not least Tommy joined the History Department Montfort University and has a PGCE Educational Practice in 2014. her degree in German Studies. She She is a UKCC Level 2 coach with within the role of MFL Challenge and having spent three years teaching from UCL’s Institute of Education. He was recognised in 2017 by the also studied an SKE course for French experience coaching and umpiring Enrichment Coordinator. He initiated at Hinchingbrooke School in Previous positions include Head of Institute of Physics for his contribution to be able to teach Year 7 French. at Didsbury Netball Club. A former the highly successful Language Huntingdon. He graduated from Humanities at The European School to Physics education in the UK. Paul Isobel is interested in contemporary University of Manchester First Team Leaders scheme, took over the the University of Edinburgh where of Bergen and Teacher of History has enjoyed many years of coaching dance, having studied it throughout Netball Captain and First Class BSc running of the Spanish Department he studied History after which he and Politics at Ryde School. Before rugby teams and is an avid musician, school and university. Isobel enjoys graduate who has played competitive trip to Murcia, and undertook the went to Jesus College, Cambridge teaching he worked for Reuters playing bass guitar and singing in looking after the environment and has ladies netball and volleyball in the UK administration and preparation to study for his PGCE. Tommy-James and Ernst & Young. He is an avid bands. He has two children, both of designed an Eco-Kings initiative to and Australia. Hobbies now include for the French Château trip. His is a keen sportsman and enjoys supporter of Cardiff Blues and Wales whom are at King’s. promote further awareness. umpiring, the gym and travelling. commitment to his students’ academic playing football and long-distance in rugby and spends most weekends and emotional well-being and running. AJ Harris Gareth Robinson Hanna Youseffi walking in The Peak District. their success has been exemplary, AJ joined as Cricket Coach following Gemma Bailey Gareth joined the Mathematics Hanna joined the MFL Department especially as a Boys’ Division form Joanne Bridgewater an 18 year first class career and Department having spent six having spent two years teaching tutor. Alexander also played a Gemma joined the Junior Department Joanne joined King’s nursing the past five years as Academy years teaching at Hazel Grove overseas at The British International significant role with the LGBT and as a Teaching Assistant having spent team having previously worked Director at Derbyshire County High School. He graduated from School of Ho Chi Minh City in Diversity Group. We wish him every 12 years teaching at primary level at Wythenshawe Hospital for 24 Cricket Club. He graduated in Lancaster University where he studied Vietnam. Prior to this she taught for happiness and success. in London. She graduated from York years. She has worked mainly on 2016 from Gloucester University Criminology. He is also a holder of a number of years at Alderley Edge University having studied English and Matthew Calvin General Surgery, Obstetrics and having completed his Level 4 ECB a PGCE and Certificate of Higher School for Girls. She is a Languages holds a PGCE from the College of Gynaecology, and the Surgical Master Coach qualification and Education in Mathematics from Keele and International Business graduate Matthew joined as a part-time rugby York St John. Gemma enjoys reading assessment unit. More recently she then established SEAMS Cricket University. Gareth enjoys a wide from Sheffield Hallam University and coach – having spent seven years as and walking in the Peak District. has been mentoring student nurses Coaching Academy. AJ is innovative range of sports such as squash, holds a PGCE from The University of a pupil – coaching and refereeing and his coaching techniques have Helen Barrott-Asal and educating qualified nurses in football and golf. Manchester. Hanna enjoys cooking, across most age-groups. Matt is now evolved through working with elite travelling and yoga in her spare time. travelling before taking up a place at Helen joined the English Department. their professional development. coaches from around the country. Sheyla Ros Sheffield Hallam University. We hope She graduated from Warwick Joanne also enjoys exercising and Sheyla joined the MFL Department to welcome him and his whistle back University with a degree in English spending time with her family. Dominic Hunter as a volunteer and will become for the 1st XV and Myles Marshall and Italian and made Italy her Emeline Charon Dominic joined King’s as our first the Spanish Language Assistant in Festivals. home for the following 18 years, Pupil Manager. A graduate in Events Emeline joined the MFL Department September. She graduated from FAREWELL teaching English at The British Institute Management from Leeds Beckett Tina Campbell as a French Assistant. She graduated the University of Jaume I where she of Florence. On moving back to University, he has pastoral experience Tina has been the Design Technology from Le Mans University, France and studied for a teaching degree and Amy Broderick England she worked as an English in two previous school roles. Dominic also studied a master’s degree in and Art technician since 2008, decided to work abroad. Next year, Amy joined in 2013 as member of Tutor at The University of Manchester enjoys sport, including Rugby League Research in Specific Didactics, but much more too. Aside from she will undertake a PGCE in French the After School/Holiday Club. Her and then as an English Teacher and is a keen Widnes Vikings specializing in Language and running both departments efficiently and Spanish. talent for working with children led to at Sandbach High School before supporter. He likes to keep fit and Literature at the University of Valencia. for nine years, her background in her being employed as a TA in the joining King’s. She enjoys reading, plays Rugby for Hope Valley RFC. Graphic Design made her a huge Paul Cooper Junior Division. Her dedication was theatre and art, cooking and Emma-Jane Speirs asset; managing the department’s Andrew Jackson such that she worked during term time spending time in the great outdoors. Paul joined King’s in 2017 as Emma-Jane has joined as the Infant & resources with an eye for making the and continued as Deputy Manager Deputy Head, bringing a wealth Andrew joined the PE Department Junior Coordinator of PE and Games, most of what is available. Tina has in the Holiday Club. As if that were of pastoral expertise after 10 years having just finished his degree in after teaching at Brighton College, also supported the Drama not enough, at the same time she at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School Sport Coaching from Sheffield Abu Dhabi. She graduated from as Head of Student Progress and Hallam. Andrew enjoys a wide gained a 1st class Honours degree in

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Department with her considerable will prove invaluable in her new students to embrace their studies and Andrew Hillman Caroline possessed all of these and Ulster and Cardiff Blues. He stagecraft skills, helped with art role as Deputy Head (Academic) at choose exciting career paths. Kate st XV forwards coach, Andrew joined King’s three years more, and she invested so much into worked as 1 residential trips, ran Jewellery Club Brighton College Bangkok and we has a natural rapport with pupils and which is where he was key to the ago as Mathematics’ Assistant Head the school and leaves a great legacy and introduced the now highly wish her well in her new post. she was committed to helping them development of the senior group of of Department, leading at KS4 and behind her. successful Fantasy Gaming Club, achieve and enjoy language lessons. players, with the side reaching the ensure a smooth transition on to the leading her team to great success Jane Cole Kate was also a keen participant of quarter finals of the Schools Cup. new A-level. He has completed this Sally Jones over many years and being Jane joined King’s in 1997 on a the Duke of Edinburgh cooking skills task brilliantly, and been an excellent recognised as ‘Teacher of Legend’ at maternity cover contract, but the programme. We wish her every Sally joined as Head of Spanish Jackie Locke addition to the department and last year’s competition! school was quick to recognise her success in her new teaching post. in 2013 and brought culture and Jackie joined the Chemistry will be missed by colleagues and knowledge and skills and retained language learning alive from Department in 2002 as a part-time students. We wish him all the best Emeline Charon her dedicated service for the next 21 Sarah Heginbotham the outset. She shared her wide teacher, and always gave her time with his new west country venture. Emeline joined in September 2017, years. Jane contributed enormously Sarah joined King’s in 2007 as a knowledge of the Hispanic World generously, both academically and and enthusiastically threw herself to the Infant and Junior Division’s Biology and Year 7 General Science Amy Holland at every opportunity and sparked pastorally. She has been an excellent into the life of the MFL Department, development. As a classroom Technician at Fence Avenue, also passion for the subject among all her classroom practitioner; well known Amy joined in 2015 as a Physics working tirelessly with students. She teacher, her attention to detail and looking after snakes, marine fish pupils. She launched the popular for her strict adherence to health and teacher, immersing herself into many also supported colleagues keeping desire for each child to make the best and geckos. In 2010, she also annual Spanish trip to Murcia and safety procedures, frequently donning other activities. Her contribution to the them up to date, helped students progress won her great respect. She took on the Year 8 General Science developed many extra opportunities her lab coat and safety spectacles Engineering Education Scheme (EES), in the Infant and Junior Division held various curriculum leadership Technician duties and regularly for pupils, such as clubs and during lessons, earning her the two Physics trips to CERN, Physics and supported bilingual students. roles including RE, History and helped with Taster and Open days. competitions. A highlight included nickname ‘Risky’. She always helped Club and cheerleading was greatly We wish her well as she moves to Display. Her legacy is her meticulous We wish her every success. a competitive regional debating out with form time and played a role appreciated. She made a real become a classroom teacher. approach to the role of Academic competition. Sally also taught French in the pastoral development of many difference as a form tutor, and her Head in developing procedures Mike Houghton to A level and was a dedicated and year groups. In her early years, she teaching was inspirational. We wish Andrew Clark and systems for assessment and Having joined King’s in 1995, approachable form tutor in the Boys’ was a regular feature in the Girls’ her every success. Andrew joined King’s as Head reporting. Jane has a love of sport, Mike quickly established himself as Division. She led thought-provoking talent shows. Outside the classroom, of Computing. In his time with us running teams in Netball, Rounders a highly competent teacher with Caroline Hulme-McKibbin assemblies and was committed she was involved in running Junior he investigated a range of new great leadership qualities. He was to Amnesty International causes, and Football with notable successes Caroline joined the school in 1993 Science club, a popular Girls’ technological ideas as well as promoted to Head of Classics from encouraging pupils to be involved in Rounders. We wish her every as a Key Stage 2 teacher and football club and many Year 9 outreach projects. He demonstrated a 1996. Throughout his 23 years at in projects. We will miss Sally’s happiness in her retirement. progressed to the role of Vice- camps. She will be greatly missed. clear passion for ICT and taught in all King’s, Mike’s love for his subject, enthusiasm and wish her the very best Principal, Juniors before pursuing a three Senior divisions. We wish him Francisco Espinosa care for pupils and friendliness in her new teaching post. Headship at Alderley Edge School Collette Lumbert well with his new ventures. Francisco has been a dedicated as a colleague have all been in for Girls in 2005. Caroline then Atsuko Koido Spanish Assistant for two academic much evidence. An authority on the Collette joined in 2000 as a returned to King’s as the Infant & Julie Cocker years and showed his natural flair Classics, Mike also taught Spanish, Atsuko joined in 2006, having Netball coach. She coached a Junior Division Principal in 2009. Julie joined King’s as Principal of for teaching from the outset. Fran is Italian and French, and led numerous already run some highly successful variety of age groups and had Her passion for education has the Sixth Form from The Merchant skilled when explaining language pupils to success in regional Latin Japanese cultural and language clubs many successes in the Macclesfield always been clear. Her drive to Taylors’ School in Northwood where patterns and has worked with pupils Reading Competitions and games in the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions. & District Netball League, County enable all pupils to achieve their she had been Head of Biology. As at all levels with a kind, patient of Scrabble. Mike has the Midas She set up and taught the Japanese Netball and National Schools’ best was always at the forefront a Cambridge graduate with a Ph.D. and enthusiastic manner. Fran has Touch for Oxbridge entrance and language course for Year 13 students tournaments; most notably with the of the initiatives she championed. and diploma in wine and beer, she captivated Infant and Junior pupils King’s should be proud of the number and made an immediate impact, U16 and Senior netball teams, who Her achievements include: reacting had much to offer the sixth form team! with his exciting language games of Classicists nurtured by Mike with her enthusiasm for her culture were County Champions in 2009. to assessment without levels and In addition to being an outstanding and inspired pupils right up to A who subsequently won places at and language. Students will fondly Collette organised two very successful formulating our own individualised classroom practitioner, Julie proved Level with his thorough historical and Oxford or Cambridge. Mike also remember the sessions spent learning netball tours to La Manga in 2009 approach, introducing us to the to be a dynamic leader of the Sixth cultural knowledge. We wish Fran coached the U12 rugby team for to make sushi correctly, or those and Lake Garda in 2011. As Head SCARF behaviour model, leading us Form who fostered an environment every success at his new school. over 20 years and more recently relating to Japanese calligraphy. We of the House system at the Girls’ through an inspection that resulted in of collaboration amongst the team to introduced Guitar Group. Mike’s will miss Atsuko’s endless good cheer Division, Collette arranged several a judgement of ‘excellent’ and the enrich the offering in the sixth form. Kate Gilbert most remarkable achievement is and wish her all the best. activities and was also involved introduction of the Learning Challenge Julie had an open door policy and Kate joined as a teacher of Spanish the number of trips he has led or with the school’s wider life, such as Curriculum. Common qualities of Andrew Kyriacou always found time for people. Her and French and quickly established accompanied; over 40 trips in Year 9 camps to Edale and end- great leaders often include: honesty, attention to detail was legendary, herself as a caring and dedicated 23 years! We all wish him every Andrew joined the Sports Department of-term charity events. Collette will confidence, decisiveness, empathy, and her dedication to syntax and member of the department. A happiness and good health in the as a rugby coach with vast amounts be particularly remembered for her adaptability, a sense of humour and punctuation unwavering. This skillset member of the Sixth Form pastoral future. Ave atque vale, magister! of playing experience with Saracens, dance choreography and all-round the ability to inspire and motivate. team, Kate helped many A Level

86 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 87 Hail & FAREWELL Awards & PRIZES good humour. We all wish her every Department in all areas, although his also helped with support clinics and success in her new role. biggest influence is in rugby, where a regular Sixth Form conversation he was lead coach for the U14B group. As she returns to complete her Kim O’Sullivan team. Simon was instrumental in their studies in Germany, she takes with Kim joined the Infant & Junior progress and development, and also her our best wishes for the future. Distinctions in Public Examinations Special Prizes Afterschool and Holiday club in made significant contributions on the Rosa Suarez-Ortiz A Level Headmaster’s Prize Keeran Manoharan 2014, working alongside Infant staff school ski-trip and Cardiff Rugby Tour. Headmaster’s Prize, English before moving into Year 5–6, where Simon will now take up a place at Rosa is a creative teacher, passionate Pupils with 4 A*/A grades Literature Prize Abigail Cook her passion for sports shone through, Leeds Beckett University. about the Spanish language and Kieran Bailey Principal’s Award, J O Nicholson encouraging pupils to participate culture. During her time at King’s, she Fionn Carman German, Mathematics Single Prizes Nancy Xia in sports activities and games. Kim Nicola Squares shared many innovative teaching and Daniel Harrop Principal’s Award Alec Welch was a popular member of staff with Nicola, who joined King’s in 2003, learning ideas. Her strong interest in Chloe Henshaw Nancy Xia a keen thirst for learning, extremely was a very committed teacher, phonics and pronunciation in Spanish School Prizes (all age groups) hardworking and enthusiastic. We employing a variety of strategies and French has helped pupils at all Pupils with 3 A*/A grades wish her the very best for her career to ignite pupils’ enthusiasm. She levels to develop their speaking skills. Sainter Prize for Scientific Research Thea Preston in Health and Social Care. carried out a number of key roles, Rosa contributed to many aspects of Rebecca Austin Sorrel Haughton Maimi Wright Prize for Computing Henry Potts Lewis Bell Lauren Hayward including RE Curriculum Leader, wider school life, including the launch Ben Davies Poetry, Alan Cooper Prizes Lauren Hayward Molly Bessell Angus Homer Chloe Parrish Dr Norman Maurice Arclex Prize Callum O’Shea Learning Enrichment Leader, of a popular Cartooning Club where Samuel Cockayne William Jones Ridac Cup for an outstanding sporting Chloe joined the Psychology and Head of Key Stage Pastoral Care she shared her creative flair and Abigail Cook Helen Nixon R&P departments as a NQT and and Phase Leader Role for Years talents with pupils. We wish Rosa the Madeline Dawson Evie O’Brien performance Oliver Leatherbarrow instantly fitted into both. As a teacher, 2–4. Nicola has been an active very best as she moves forward with Daniel Earl Caitlin Plant Selwyn Russell Jones Sports Prize Owen Jones she delivers interesting and thought member of the senior management her career. Alexander Fray Molly Robinson Thornber Chemistry Development provoking lessons and has the ability team in reviewing and revising the Emma Gosnay Isobel Taylor Prize, Theatre Arts Prize Sorrel Haughton to inspire all those she encounters. A curriculum and assessment and Melissa Sharp George Graham Hannah Wilcock Marcall-Costello Award for Endeavour in Geman Daisy Hammersley brilliant teacher, Chloe is also kind reporting procedures, supporting Melissa joined the Girls’ PE Ken Brookfield Elizabethan Prize, and compassionate and has proven the staff to implement and embed Department as a Gap student, having GCSE to be a real support system to those the Learning Challenge Curriculum. completed her A Levels the previous C A Bradley History Prize Caitlin Plant who have needed it. It would be remiss not to mention year in King’s Sixth Form. She has Pupils with at least 11 A*/A grades I A Wilson Economics Prize John Daly She will be moving on to teach Nicola’s contribution to Netball. Her supported the department in many Kieran Cullen Joshua Howdle Alex Anderson Memorial Quaich Andrea Ciocoi Psychology at Alleyne’s Academy coaching and infectious enthusiasm areas; helping with administrative Aisling Day Fiza Kokan David Pook Poetry Prize James Harman – her new school and students are has brought many wins and trophies tasks; posting team lists, recording Matthew Hall Oliver Leatherbarrow Mick Brown Good Egg Award, incredibly lucky to have such a for successive teams, with a large sports results, assisting coaches on Olivia Holder Abby Todd English Language Prize Francesca Southern dedicated teacher. We wish her all number of girls going on to represent the netball courts and, more recently, Pupils with at least 10 A*/A grades Boys’ Division Robert Batchelor Prize William Barrett the luck and success for the future. making valued contributions to Junior Girls’ Division Robert Batchelor Prize Iona Whaley the school in the seniors and Cheshire Jamie Catto County Squads. Nicola will be Games lessons. We wish her every Junior Division Robert Batchelor Prize Ben Kay Jackie Quin Emily Higginbottom greatly missed, but we wish her joy success in her future nursing studies. Samuel Jones Junior Division Robert Batchelor Prize Sophie Robinson Jackie was a valued member of and happiness. James Nichols Infant and Junior Division Enquiry Prize Caolan Coulthurst Alice Taylor the nursing team for over 12 years, Timothy Parkinson Highly Commended Ebony Gaddum working mainly with the Senior Helen Schilling Alice brought boundless enthusiasm Lottie Thomas Highly Commended Abdullah Atif Boys. Her wide range of skills and Helen arrived in October 2017 and superb organisational skills Boys’ Division Year 9 Aspire Project, Pupils with at least 9 A*/A grades experience will be missed, but we and immediately made a good to the role of Careers Officer. Her Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Oliver Hall wish her all the best in her retirement. impression with staff and students approachable style was very well Joshua Allmand-Smith James Krassowski Girls’ Division Year 9 Aspire Project Charlotte Woods Susie Austin Ellie Morten We know she will be kept busy alike. She brought with her a wealth received by teachers, support staff, looking after her 4 grandchildren, of experiences and knowledge parents and pupils – the students Thomas Barker Jonathan Murray Louisa Boden Jayde Sharp Retiring Prizes playing golf and tending to her which she was happy to share. She trusted her to give sound and Peter Goodfellow Jamie Shuttleworth beautiful garden. accurate advice, as did many of Mike Houghton Prize, Year 10 engaged with staff and students alike Imogen Harker Julia Trier Challenge Cup Rowan Sutton with enthusiasm and commitment, the Sixth Form tutor team. Alice Julia Harman Henry Weetman Simon Ridgway Jane Cole Prize Andrei Kretov and was always prepared to go the successfully led the World Challenge Adam Humphreys Simon joined as a rugby Gap extra mile in supporting them. She expedition to Costa Rica. She left Jackie Quinn Prize, Thorneycroft student, having previously been successfully ran a German Club at with our very best wishes and is Religious Studies Prize Thomas Clennell a pupil. He supported the PE the Infant and Junior Division, and missed! Tina Campbell Prize Tommaso Roncaroli

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Former Pupils’ Association Prizes Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Lower School Prizes (Girls’ Division) Juniors (continued) Alan Cooper Prize, History Prize Alexander Fray Choral Prize Alexander McCall Choral Prize Madeline Holden Name Instrument Grade Result TT Shaw Sixth Form Prize Lucie-ann Lawton Orchestral Prize Thomas Langham Orchestral Prize Georgina Bloomfield Felix Oliver-Williams Singing 1 115 Pass TT Shaw Sixth Form Prize, Senior Constance Roden Guitar 1 114 Pass Choral Prize Samuel Andresen Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) Form Prizes (Girls’ Division) Cameron Syrett Guitar 1 102 Pass TT Shaw Boys’ Division Prize, Biology, Lauren Whaley Singing 1 121 Merit Theatre Arts Prizes Kieran Cullen 10ARP Bryn Barker 10RAA Charlotte Warren TT Shaw Girls’ Division Prize, 10MRW Wadoud Charbak 10LB Flossie Blackwell Associated Board Theory Examinations 10TJA Jacob Baxter Head Girl’s Prize Sarah Abrahamse 10LAT Lily Evans Sixth Form 10SLH James Smith 10ECS Freya Shaughnessy Name Grade Result 9GJH Charlie Beeson 9EB Beatrice Hamilton Upper School Prizes Jasmine England Theory 5 85 Merit 9GSR Jack Bray 9CLR Rosie Ibberson Selwyn Russell Jones Art Prize Molly Bessell 9RSO Charlie Oakes Thorneycroft Religious Studies Prize Charlotte Hudson Boys Biology Prize Evie O’Brien 9AFH Mackenzie Blackaby 8RW Annabel Townsend Name Grade Result Business Studies, Politics, Thorneycroft Thorneycroft Religious Studies Prize Ben Wallace 8LSH Hope Sutton Joseph Larner Theory 5 77 Pass Religious Studies Prizes Tilly Davis 8TSJ/RCO Vaseegaran 8JLD Zoe Griffiths Girls Product Design Prize William Kemp Vasantharajan 7JCR Alice Jordan Name Grade Result Chemistry Prize Isobel Taylor 8KB Phillip Delikouras 7GBS Sophie Kilroy Abigail Breese-Tovey Theory 5 90 Distinction Wilmot Classics Prize Meghan Whiteley 8HBA Xavier Moore 7MEH Lydia Hine Lily Cook Theory 5 78 Pass 8AGB, Thorneycroft Religious Canon F W Paul Economics Prize Victoria Blackwell Thorneycroft Religious Studies Prize Sophie Fletcher Jodie Foxton Theory 5 78 Pass William Broster French Prize James Crummack Studies Prize Rory McCabe Emily Friston Theory 4 85 Merit 7TCA Aaryaa Premanand T B Cartwright Extended Studies, Music Examinations Emily Higginbottom Theory 5 88 Merit Psychology Prizes Isabelle Nuttall 7JLN Fraser Day Cara Holliday Theory 5 72 Pass Extended Project Qualification Prize Hannah Wilcock 7PJL Freddie Griffiths Autumn Term 2017 Geography Prize Robert Devon Trinity Associated Board Practical Examinations Global Perspectives Prize James Hudson Middle School Prizes (Girls’ Division) Boys Mathematics: Double Prize Samuel Cockayne Sixth Form Name Instrument Grade Result Music Prize Jack Campbell Principal’s Prize, Victrix Ludorum Cup Zoë Thomas Name Instrument Grade Result Jake Leech Keyboard 5 69 Pass Physical Education Prize Natasha Salem Macclesfield High School Best Alexander Campbell Bass Trombone 7 115 Pass Rockschool Physics Prize Lewis Bell All-Rounder Cup, Anne Craig French Harry Collett Trumpet 6 117 Pass Ron Darlington Jazz Prize Alexandra Clarke Prize, Chemistry, Mathematics, Music, Name Instrument Grade Result Senior Orchestral, Senior Physics Prizes Aisling Day Boys James Harman Drumkit 1 90 Distinction Reading Prizes Chloe Henshaw Year 7 Achiever’s Cup Maya Levy Name Instrument Grade Result Simon Schuler Computing Prize Callum Evans Year 8 Achiever’s Cup, Thorneycroft William Gem Oboe 1 121 Merit Toby Gray Flute 6 112 Pass Spring Term 2018 Spanish Prize Molly Robinson Religious Studies Prize Niya Alias Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Jo Whiteley Aidan Ling Alto Saxophone 2 114 Pass Associated Board Practical Examinations Macclesfield High School Somerville Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Girls Sixth Form Challenge Cup Grace Harrison Name Instrument Grade Result Name Instrument Grade Result Head Boy’s Prize, Art & Design, Girls’ Division Council Cup Fiza Kokan Eleanor Adamski Guitar 3 110 Pass Samuel Andresen Singing 7 123 Merit French Prizes Samuel Jones Jenny Lee Mathematics Prize Amanda Vel Harriet Bailey Piano 2 127 Merit Fiona Beeston Singing 7 124 Merit Principal’s Prize Ben O’Donnell Macclesfield High School Susan Georgina Bloomfield Piano 6 134 Distinction Sarah Catlin Double Bass 6 130 Distinction Deryck Siddall Cup James Nichols Russell Jones Cup for German, Abigail Breese-Tovey Piano 5 115 Pass Jasmine England Singing 6 131 Distinction Best All-Rounder Cup, Chemistry Prize Joshua Allmand-Smith English Prize Lottie Thomas Eve Carter Flute 5 111 Pass Isobel Rose Taylor Piano 3 123 Merit Macclesfield High School Isobel Day Charlotte Clark Flute 2 104 Pass Harry Wallace Singing 5 124 Merit Macclesfield Grammar School Cup for French, Latin Prize Julia Trier Lily Cook Singing 4 130 Distinction Challenge Cup Finlay McKeever Boys Sue Bream Crystal Star Imogen Vernon Emily Currie Flute 2 117 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Boys’ Division Council Cup, Latin, Year 7 General Science Prize Madeleine Baxter Lucy Evans Singing 5 100 Pass Catherine Ling Singing 1 117 Pass Fraser Day Trombone 4 124 Merit Thorneycroft Religious Studies Prizes Joshua Howdle Year 8 General Science Prize Rebecca Foster Year 7 Achiever’s Cup Oliver Jones Jessica Morgan-Hoole Guitar 3 123 Merit Joseph Larner Cello 5 120 Merit Art & Design, Thorneycroft Religious Loryn Robinson Singing 3 107 Pass Raphael Pfister Oboe 4 128 Merit Year 8 Achiever’s Cup Samuel Earnshaw Studies Prizes Imogen Keerthi Sujith Menon Guitar 2 126 Merit Oliver Sapey Singing 1 123 Merit Year 7 General Science Prize Francesco Roncaroli Harker-Haigh Birsu Uygurlu Singing 1 121 Merit Christian Tattum Singing 4 123 Merit Year 8 General Science Prize Christopher Edge Biology Prize Abby Todd Eloisa Webster Clarinet 1 126 Merit English, Geography Prizes Peter Goodfellow German Prize Emily Higginbottom Josephine Whiteley Violin 7 136 Distinction Girls Name Instrument Grade Result GCSE Physical Education Prize George Holden Geography, Physical Education Prizes Jodie Foxton Juniors Niya Alias Violin 1 120 Merit German, Mathematics, Music Prizes Timothy Parkinson History, Theatre Arts Prizes Imogen Collinson History Essay Prize Olivia Holder Name Instrument Grade Result Amelie Ansell Oboe 4 124 Merit History Prize Mark Stevenson Middle School Reading Prize Eloisa Webster Raphael Baker Piano 2 125 Merit Sophie Fletcher Flute 4 128 Merit Reading Prize Jussi-Peter Hill Sophie Fletcher Piano 4 136 Distinction Modern Languages Prize Niamh Morgan Harriet Bright Piano 1 137 Distinction Madeline Holden Piano 6 130 Distinction Physics, Spanish Prizes Aidan Carman Product Design Prize Katie Kitchen Patrick Busby Violin 1 116 Pass Product Design Prize James Krassowski Natasha Clark Guitar 2 124 Merit Cara Holliday Piano 5 130 Distinction Spanish Prize Tasia Osborne Agnes Homer Singing 5 123 Merit Poppy Fletcher Piano 3 130 Distinction Astley Heywood Guitar 2 111 Pass

90 King’s Illustria 2017/18 Oscar Kenning Cello 2 109 Pass www.kingsmac.co.uk 91

Awards & PRIZES Leaver Spring Term 2018 (continued) Girls (continued) Associated Board Practical Examinations Name Instrument Grade Result May Broadley Singing 6 114 Pass Girls Jessica Burton Singing 4 114 Pass DESTINATIONS Name Instrument Grade Result Emily Friston Singing 6 112 Pass 2018 Iona Lovatt Flute 3 115 Pass Miya Grady Singing 4 108 Pass In 2018, around 70% of Sixth Form students achieved their first Molly Richardson Singing 2 124 Merit Jessica Haywood Singing 3 121 Merit choice of university and 60% joined Russell Group institutions. Jennifer Wallace Trombone 3 132 Distinction Emily Higginbottom Piano 4 133 Distinction Josephine Whiteley Piano 5 131 Distinction Lydia Hine Flute 5 117 Pass The full list of leavers’ destinations is as follows: Cara Holliday Clarinet 3 120 Merit Juniors Isabella Johnson Singing 4 111 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Jemima Jordan Singing 1 117 Pass Sophia Calderwood Violin 2 117 Pass Lily-Elaine Kemp Singing 4 120 Merit Isabel Challinor Violin 1 115 Pass Raima Naweed Violin 2 112 Pass William Gandy Violin 2 140 Distinction Amelia Phillpotts Singing 1 114 Pass Oliver Pinches Violin 1 118 Pass Katy Radcliffe Piano 2 113 Pass Georgiana Sanders Violin 2 112 Pass Associated Board Theory Examinations Hope Sutton Singing 4 121 Merit Aberystwyth University Criminology Plymouth University Marine Biology Boys Ella Thomson Singing 4 117 Pass BIMM (Music Institute) Music Journalism Plymouth University Mechanical Engineering Name Grade Result Annabel Townsend Singing 2 116 Pass Imogen Vernon Flute 1 126 Merit Bryn Barker Theory 5 70 Pass Cardiff University Archaeology Queen Mary University of London Computer Science Mila Waseem Singing 5 116 Pass Girls Amy Willock Singing 3 116 Pass Cardiff University English Literature Sheffield Hallam University Food and Nutrition & Creative Writing Name Grade Result Martha Wood Violin 4 105 Pass Sheffield Hallam University Marketing Aisling Day Theory 7 95 Distinction De Montfort University Architecture Sheffield Hallam University International Business Emily Friston Theory 5 78 Pass Juniors De Montfort University Biomedical Science Name Instrument Grade Result Southampton Solent University Computer Games (Art) Rockschool De Montfort University Film Studies Oliver Bailey Cornet 1 125 Merit The Academy of Contemporary Professional Music Sixth Form Joseph Bailey-Heald Piano 2 112 Pass Dublin Institute of Technology Data Analytics Music Performance – Guitar Name Instrument Grade Result Emily Burton Singing 2 114 Pass Simon Wagner Drumkit 4 79 Merit Durham University Economics Manchester Metropolitan Computer Animation Emily Carter Flute 2 125 Merit University & Visual Effects Alec Welch Drumkit 3 72 Pass Sophie Chong Singing 1 109 Pass Durham University Psychology Manchester Metropolitan International Business Trinity William Fernie Clarinet 2 109 Pass Durham University Theoretical Physics Sebastian Fitzgerald Piano 3 124 Merit University Management Boys Poppy Fletcher Clarinet 3 123 Merit Harper Adams University Geography & Manchester Metropolitan Law (Foundation) Name Instrument Grade Result Annabelle Jordan Singing 1 135 Distinction Environmental Management University Edward Broadley Clarinet 3 79 Merit Marianne Knuckey Cello 2 134 Distinction Imperial College London Chemistry The University of Bradford MPhysiotherapy (Sport Sebastian Bye Flute 5 72 Pass Olivia MacKenzie Singing 1 135 Distinction Keele University Chemistry and Exercise Medicine) Girls Eleanor Mitchell Flute 2 114 Pass Poppy Moore Singing 1 130 Distinction Keele University Pharmacy The University of Law Law Name Instrument Grade Result (inc De Broc School of Business) Adithya Nair Violin 1 128 Merit Rosie Ibberson Clarinet 5 60 Pass Lancaster University Computer Science Lorcan Pfister Bassoon 2 126 Merit University of Liverpool Business Economics Lorcan Pfister Singing 3 126 Merit Lancaster University Financial Mathematics University of Liverpool Business Management Summer Term 2018 Daisy Sutton Oboe 1 120 Merit (Industry) Associated Board Practical Examinations James Waters Singing 2 124 Merit Leeds Beckett University English and Media University of Liverpool Medicine Sixth Form Leeds Beckett University Business Management University of Liverpool Psychology Associated Board Theory Examinations Name Instrument Grade Result with Marketing University of Liverpool Psychology Jasmine England Singing 7 130 Distinction Sixth Form Leeds Beckett University Project Management University of Manchester Chemistry with Industrial Harry Pinches Piano 7 120 Merit Name Grade Result Leeds Beckett University Physical Education Experience Boys Isabella Dronsfield Theory 5 80 Merit University of Manchester Economics Charlotte Heine Theory 5 80 Merit Liverpool John Moores University Accounting and Finance Name Instrument Grade Result Liverpool John Moores University Sport and Exercise Science University of Manchester Engineering with an Oliver Carter Oboe 4 117 Pass Integrated Foundation Year Girls Thomas Danson Singing 4 120 Merit Liverpool John Moores University Sport and Exercise Science University of Manchester Law Fraser Day Piano 4 122 Merit Name Grade Result Liverpool John Moores University Business Management James Dudley Piano 2 124 Merit Amanda Vel Theory 6 91 Distinction University of Nottingham Chemistry with a Year in Dylan Eldershaw Piano 1 144 Distinction Loughborough University Chemistry Industry Joseph Larner Piano 6 110 Pass Trinity Loughborough University Geography with Economics Lewis Sawyer Guitar 1 125 Merit Boys Loughborough University International Relations Girls Name Instrument Grade Result Name Instrument Grade Result Northumbria University Business with Marketing Adam Rowley Drumkit 1 87 Distinction Management Poppy Barber Singing 3 116 Pass James Smith Drumkit 6 87 Distinction Samantha Barton Piano 2 101 Pass Christian Tattum Drumkit 1 71 Pass Oxford Brookes University English Literature

92 King’s Illustria 2017/18 www.kingsmac.co.uk 93 Leaver The King’s School in Macclesfield DESTINATIONS Registered Charity: 1137204 2018 Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, by his Will dated 25 January, 1502. Re-established by Royal Charter granted by King Edward VI, 26 April, 1552. Supplemental Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II, 11 February 2009.

University of Nottingham Modern Languages University of Leeds Chemistry with a Year in Industry Governing Body & Officers as at 31 August 2018:

University of Nottingham Psychology University of Leeds Cultural and Media Studies Chairman: University of Sheffield Architecture University of Leeds Economics and Management Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharmS, PhD University of Sheffield Architecture University of Leeds Environment and Business Vice Chairman: University of Sheffield Business Management University of Leeds French and Italian J R Sugden MA, FIMechE, CEng University of Sheffield Economics University of Leeds International Business and Marketing University of Sheffield Geography and Planning Co-opted Governors: University of Leeds International Relations University of Sheffield Landscape Architecture S Barriskell BSc, CIMA, MBA University of Leeds Liberal Arts University of Sheffield Medicine Mrs A Chowdhury University of Leeds Medicine University of Sheffield Politics and Philosophy R A Greenham FRICS University of Leeds Psychology University of Warwick International Management Prof N Hanley BSc (Hons), MBCHB, MRCP, PhD (including year abroad) University of Leeds Psychology Dr J W Kennerley BPharm, MRPharmS, PhD, University of Warwick Liberal Arts University of Leeds Psychology C King MA PGCE University College London Economics University of Leeds Sport and Exercise Science C R W Petty MA (Cantab) University College London Psychology University of Leicester Chemistry Mrs J Spinks MA, PGCE University of Bath Business Administration University of Newcastle Business Management J R Sugden MA, FIMechE, CEng (with professional placement) University of Newcastle Civil Engineering (4 years) J Watkins MA, LLB University of Bath International Management and Modern Languages – French University of Newcastle Dentistry Ms J White BSc S Wright MA University of Bath International Management and University of Newcastle Geography Modern Languages – German University of Reading Food Marketing and Business Ex-officio Governor University of Bath International Management and Economics Modern Languages – German University of Reading Real Estate Mayor of Macclesfield University of Birmingham English University of York Environmental Science Nominated Governors University of Birmingham History with a year in industry Appointed by the University of Manchester University of Bristol Chemistry with Industrial Experience University of York Politics with International Relations (with a year in Industry) I Bradley BSc University of Bristol Chemistry with Study in Continental Europe Royal College of Music, Music Appointed by Cheshire East Council London University of Bristol Education Studies J P Findlow LLB Royal Birmingham Music Mrs H Gaddum University of Bristol English Conservatoire University of Bristol Medicine – MBChB Standard Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester entry (5 years) M Strutt BA University of Cambridge Mathematics University of Exeter Computer Science University of Exeter Economics Officers University of Exeter Geography Head of Foundation: University of Glasgow Veterinary Biosciences Dr S Hyde MA, DPhil University of Leeds Classical Civilisation and English University of Leeds Chemical Engineering Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA

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