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02 NEW STARTERS 13 1st FORM 19 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - SENIOR 03 PRE-SCHOOL 14 2nd FORM 21 HOUSE REPORTS 04 KINDERGARTEN 15 3rd FORM 24 MUSIC AND THE ARTS 05 TRANSITION 16 4th FORM 26 SPORTS REPORTS 06 PREPARATORY 17 5th FORM 32 PRIZEGIVING 07 JUNIOR 1,2,3 & 4 18 VI FORM 33 SPEECH DAY 11 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - JUNIOR 34 CHAPLAINCY REPORT 35 VI FORM LEAVERS DESTINATIONS

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Pre-School Isabel Quine Lincoln Liberty Bull Ella Brooks Lincoln George Heaps Isabel Milbourn Stafford Charlotte Hore Joshua Pasa Stafford Emma Stedman Oscar Roberts Stafford Finley Waning Ben Tiffen Stafford Mathilde Zayer Lucy Ullyart Stafford Gina Green Poppy Hutchinson 2nd Form Alexa-Rose Jackson John Formby Clare Poppy Lakin Skye Lakin 3rd Form Bobby Liddle Emma-Louise Barker Clare Samuel McKerlie Karsten Dever Clare Finley Slater Abby Cowperthwaite Clare Isabella Walby Harrison Carruthers Lincoln Annabelle Harrison Edward Kelly Lincoln Morgan Allan Lincoln Kindergarten Ava-Jane Charnick 4th Form Emilia Meakin Solomon Cowan Clare Luca Pagan Russell Hall Clare Francesca Wright Hugo Hendry-Pickup Clare William Thornley Lincoln Transition Aaron Wilkinson Stafford Alexander Bell Sam Woolaghan Stafford

Preparatory 5th Form Annie Harrison Matthew Atkinson Clare Drew Harrison Frank Rao Clare Olivia Palmer Alex Liang Stafford Olivia Williams-Woods Mark Lu Stafford Leo Wilson-Johal L6th Junior 1 Shirley Chen Clare Paige Little Adam Harrison Clare Henry Nicholson Sophie Kenmare Clare Harry Laidlaw Clare Junior 2 Helen Tu Clare Thomas Dawson Yvette Wang Clare Ruby Dean Brad Liu Lincoln Amelie Turner Leo Liu Stafford Maddison Williams-Woods May Percival Lincoln Kevin Tan Stafford Junior 3 Tony Geng Stafford Anona Vasey Robbie Yan Stafford Xander Vasey Oliver Whillock U6th James Green Lincoln Junior 4 Josie Wright Elliot Goode Recent Former Pupil Destinations Ana-Maria Ciobanu Lahari Nagodavithana Campbell Hodgson Anastasia Palmer York St John - Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

1st Form Ruth Atkinson Clare Reuben Russell Rosa Butterworth Clare Bath - Mathematics Mahdy El Dib Clare Zeina El Dib Clare Taran Vear Jessica Melrose Clare Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Folk and Traditional Music Elliott Addison Lincoln Alex Briggs Lincoln Haris Chaudry Lincoln Olivia Bell Macdonald Eleanor Fulton Lincoln Sheffield Hallam - Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyles

02 PRE-SCHOOL

Robots and Bee Bots

This year, the children made robots. They drew their robots in their diaries first, concentrating on how they wanted them to look.

They then used this design and chose some recycled materials to have a go at creating the robot they had drawn. We also explored some small toy robots called ‘Bee Bots’. Opposites Attract The children were shown how the Bee Bots operate and encouraged to use vocabulary such as forwards, During our topic of ‘Opposites’ backwards, left and right when talking about them. this year, the children drew black & white animals for a wall display. Once the children investigated the Bee Bots on their They had a choice of a zebra, a own, they navigated them around different obstacle panda or a penguin. courses. We encouraged the children to look at photographs of the animals to help them draw them out themselves Spring Flowers and Gardening before adding the black and white colouring. In the same topic, we also In the Lent term, we had a go at some observational drawings of Spring flowers using focused on measuring. The children coloured chalk on black paper. ordered objects according to their size and quantity. We lay on the floor We moved the seeds we planted inside last term into the Pre-School beds outside, plant some and measured each other, and our potatoes, and make milkshakes with Summer fruits. In the Summer term, we monitored how hands, using non-standard methods well the fruit and vegetables seeds we planted were getting on. such as cubes or ‘how many hands’.

Spring flowers and gardening 03 KINDERGARTEN

Teddy Bear’s Picnic Walby Farm Park

Despite the rain meaning we had to picnic indoors Kindergarten had a fantastic trip to Walby Farm Park this year, Kindergarten enjoyed being joined by this year. Pre-School for a teddy bears picnic. We had a wonderful time learning about the baby animals that The children brought in their favourite bears from home to take are growing up so quickly in the barn. We also enjoyed spending part with them in the Amphitheatre and Kindergarten classroom. some time in the soft play area, including the dreaded slides!

We read and acted out the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, before singing some teddy bear songs with Mrs Mott. We had a delicious picnic which included teddy bear crisps and sweeties.

Finally we ended our picnic with the story ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.

Maryport Aquarium

Kindergarten enjoyed a brilliant trip to Maryport Aquarium. The weather was fantastic and we enjoyed playing and eating ice creams in the park! We learned so much about lots of sea creatures and we saw so many different types of fish! A special thank you to our helpers who came on the trip with us!

04 Maryport Aquarium TRANSITION

Toys from the Past

Transition spent a wonderful fun-filled Later in the workshop, the children were divided morning at Tullie House enjoying a into groups to work at 4 different activity stations workshop about toys from the past. where they had the opportunity to explore and play with a wide range of toys from the past. They began the morning looking at a variety of toys from different decades, right back to a There was an outside toy section, a moving Noah’s Ark set from 1850! They discussed the toy section, a dress-up section and a crafting kinds of materials the old toys were made of section. The children all thoroughly enjoyed and compared them to newer toys. their visit.

Carlisle Cathedral Class Baptism

Transition went to Carlisle Cathedral in Transition learnt about the sacrament of Baptism this year and they held their November to learn about the Augustinian own baptism service in class, with all the children taking part in the different black cannons who used to live in the roles of parents, godparents, the priest and someone to hand over the candle. Cathedral when it was first built. The children enjoyed the ceremony and were able to learn about the sacrament of We looked at how the Cathedral has changed in baptism in a practical way. “My favourite bit was the Baptism”, said Hattie Spedding. both its structure, and its use, over the years. “I liked all of it”, said Oliver Hutchinson. Afterwards, we had a celebration tea and cake The children were in awe of the beautiful blue to show ways that families celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. starry ceiling and took a particular interest in the stained glass windows inside the cathedral as these linked to our topic of light and dark and gave us inspiration for our own stained glass windows which we made later in the term.

As it was Remembrance Day when we visited, we took a two minute silence to remember all those who died during the wars. Thank you to Sue Suter for her time and expertise while showing us around the Cathedral and its grounds.

03 Carlisle Cathedral 05 PREPARATORY

Carlisle Castle

Preparatory visited Carlisle Castle as part of our History topic on castles, and how they are defended.

We enjoyed a lovely sunny day exploring the castle walls, learning about the cannons and life inside the keep. Our highlights included spending time in the dungeons and finding the licking stones, as well as handling the huge key which locked the keep!

Dove Cottage

Samye Ling Buddhist Temple Preparatory visited Dove Cottage in Grasmere. We had great fun handling and exploring artefacts and Preparatory visited Samye Ling Buddhist trying to guess what they were. The pupils enjoyed a Temple at Eskdalemuir to experience tour of Dove Cottage, creeping slowly through time, other religions and cultures. and finding inspiration for some descriptive poetry work. In the afternoon, we all got to dress up in traditional We were able to sit and meditate inside the costume, very much the highlight of a lovely sunny day! temple, learning all the about Buddhist prayers and the Buddhist way of life. We loved seeing all the statues, decorations, and witnessing a prayer session with Buddhist monks and nuns.

We visited the wishing tree in the garden, tying a ribbon onto the branches and sending a wish around the world. Finally, we saw the Buddhist medicine garden and enjoyed a traditional vegetarian Buddhist lunch, cooked for us on site. Delicious!

06 Samye Ling Buddhist Temple Vindolanda J1 had a great day out at the Roman Army museum and Vindolanda. JUNIOR 1 At the museum we were able to watch a 3D film about life as a soldier and, afterwards, a Roman soldier told us all about the army and how we could join!

We were able to look at lots of Roman clothing, armour, swords and shields which was very exciting. In the afternoon we visited Vindolanda where we explored the remains of a Roman village and fort. We were very lucky to be able to speak to an archaeologist who showed us some of the artefacts they have found so far. It was a very fun day and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Viking Runes and Thor’s Hammer

J1 went to Tullie House on a history trip. We have been learning about the Vikings and a historian had lots of interesting things to show us.

We looked at artefacts found at Cumwhitton and discussed the importance of the findings. Then we discussed Viking burials and looked at what they were buried with. We did some research on Viking runes and wrote our names using the runes. We all got to make a necklace that had a pendant showing Thor’s hammer which the Vikings believed would bring you luck. Finally, we all took part in some drama, retelling the Viking myth of Thor’s stolen hammer. It was a really fun morning and finished our Viking topic nicely.

Newcastle Centre for Life

J1 had a great day out at Newcastle Centre for Life. We went Finally, we explored the force that water exerts to create our own to a workshop where we investigated water and the way imaginative landscape in a tray of sand. We were also very lucky objects float and sink in a column of multi-layered liquids. to also be able to visit the robot exhibition which featured over 40 robot models, cyborgs and androids - full size models, heads and We also worked individually to design the best pirate boat, thinking toys - from TV shows and films from the past 60 years. carefully about how to develop our designs so they would float and hold passengers. We all then launch-tested our boats and we had a It was a very fun day and everyone enjoyed themselves! competition to see whose boat carried the most passengers.

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Hawse End

J2 visited Hawse End outdoors centre where skills (some of which appeared harder than first they spent three days enjoying a range of thought) such as making their bed, preparing their exciting, and somewhat challenging, activities. lunch and washing up after evening meal. We also enjoyed a range of fun evening activities including These included Bush Craft, Ghyll Scrambling, the tin foil fashion show, a whole class game of Archery and Canoeing. The children thoroughly Tig and not forgetting Miss Mitchell’s quiz night! enjoyed each of these adventures, through which they have developed their skills of determination, Overall, we all had an enjoyable and particularly perseverance, resilience, patience and, most memorable time away and I am sure that the importantly, teamwork. Outside of these planned children will continue to tell their stories of events activities the children continued to develop key life for a very long time yet!

Outside of the planned activities the children “ continue to develop key life skills.. Croft Farm ” J2 thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Croft Farm to learn all at pond-dipping, through which we found a variety of species of about a range of different habitats. insect. To conclude our trip we were then given the opportunity Whilst we were there we explored a man-made wood in order to to feed some of the chickens before finally snacking on some search for any signs of wildlife. We also each had an attempt delicious, homemade, organic cheese scones.

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Glasgow Science Centre

As part of their learning about the Earth, Sun and Moon in Science, the J3 children were able to visit the Glasgow Science Centre.

The children were treated to a demonstration of the night sky in the newly-refurbished planetarium which allowed the children to get a close-up view of some of the planets of the solar system, as well as some constellations. A 3D film in the IMAX cinema gave the children a flavour of what it would be like to travel in space as they watched a film of astronauts at the International Space Station. Time in the galleries exploring all the hands-on science experiments was great Kielder Water fun and the children had the opportunity to explore lots of different scientific concepts. J3 could not have picked a better day for an outdoor trip and spirits were high as we made the journey to Kielder Water to support the children’s learning in Geography, about the importance of water.

Our first stop was the Tower Knowe Visitors’ Centre where the children used the information displayed to find out some facts and figures about the Kielder dam and what the area was like before its construction. We then walked alongside the reservoir to the dam where the children used maps and compasses to identify some of the features they could see around the lake. After a walk back to Tower Knowe we hopped back on the bus for the short journey to Leaplish Water Park where the children made good use of the excellent play area!

Lanercost Priory However, there was also plenty to find to Austin Friars – our School name! out about the Romans, the Normans and A highlight of the visit was trying on the J3 got more history than they bargained the medieval battles with Scotland. Many various replica helmets in the visitors’ for when they went on a trip to Lanercost children were able to see their names, or centre. The children were amazed by Priory. The children were learning about names of family members and friends, in the how heavy the medieval helmet was Tudor times and had been finding list of Border Reiver names in the visitors’ and could not imagine going out about Henry VIII’s dissolution of centre at Lanercost. It was interesting to into battle wearing the the monasteries, one such being the find a link with the Augustinian Friars at helmet and armour! Augustinian Priory at Lanercost. Lanercost whose name was abbreviated

03 09 River Day

J4 had a fun filled day learning about the River Eden this JUNIOR 4 year. During the morning they found out what course the river took, from the Source to the Mouth. When they got to the river, the children sketched a picture of the river corridor. They then Lockerbie Manor looked at what living creatures they could find to determine how clean the river actually was! The children in J4 thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Lockerbie Manor this year. All of the children tried something new and challenged themselves. During their time there, they demonstrated excellent perseverance and they used great teambuilding skills to help each other in the different activities. The Pods were great and the children really enjoyed staying in these together.

Beamish Museum

The J4 children visited Beamish Museum in May. They visited the Old town and were surprised by how the Victorians lived. They enjoyed the fairground rides and some children won prizes on the games. The children also really enjoyed the Victorian lesson but were very pleased that school punishments are now not as severe!

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Harvest Festival Diwali Celebration Week Red, White and Blue Day

Our Harvest Festival Service was led by There was a Diwali Celebration Week The Junior School were thrilled to Canon Watson this year. The generosity in the Junior School this year. Children be asked to take part in a national of spirit that was demonstrated by the from Pre-School through to Junior 4 publicity campaign this year for children and parents in support was took part in lots of themed activities, Red, White & Blue Day - a nationwide heart-warming, and the gifts received to facilitate learning about Hindu initiative, set up in 2011, to raise were shared between St Vincent de Paul culture and the festival of Diwali. money for 3 military charities. Society and Barrock Court Nursing Home. Across the week, there were Hindu-themed A film crew from AWOL Media Productions Parental donations amounted to £74.18, art lessons, Bollywood dance workshops, spent the morning with pupils from J1 – J3 which has been sent to an Augustinian assemblies about Hindu worship (including in a mock set-up of a Red, White & Blue Project in Northern Peru that provides traditional Indian songs and music) and Day (usually held annually in October). a daily meal for Pre-School children. sessions of Hindu worship through Yoga. Pupils dressed up in red, white and blue clothes, took part in military or red, white Pre-School cooked and enjoyed some and blue themed lessons and crafts, traditional Indian flatbreads, and there was sang songs from WW1 in Choir, and even a re-enactment of a Hindu Wedding. even created a human Union Jack on It was a bright, colourful, tuneful and the playground with coloured card. exciting week of new experiences! There was also a visit from ex-Serviceman and beneficiary of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, Mark Harding, who was severely wounded in Afghanistan in 2010 and now paddles for GB, in an able-bodied Dragon Boat crew. He talked to the children about his experiences and about how ABF The Soldiers Charity had helped him on his road to recovery and forged his path into competitive racing. The finished promotional video will be used, nationally, to encourage other schools to sign up to hold a RWB Day in their own school.

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Birds of Prey and Sports Day Chinese New Year Mini Beasts Cuthbert House were victorious at this Pupils in the Junior School were Junior School pupils were treated to year’s Junior School Sports Day. immersed in Chinese culture and a thoroughly enjoyable day handling traditions in February as a number of minibeasts and birds of prey. Richard The rain held off for the duration, and it was as themed lessons and events were arranged and Jacinta visited School from warmly supported as ever with a large crowd of to recognise and celebrate the Chinese Silverband Falconry, bringing with them spectators lining the track. Infants took part in an New Year – the year of the Monkey. a great selection of exotic reptiles, egg and spoon race, teddy bear relay, bean bag mammals and birds. race, obstacle course and sprints. The Juniors’ Throughout the week, pupils in the races included sack races, a three-legged Pre-School learnt how to write their names Our Infants were able to get close to race, sprints and relays. There was a hugely in Chinese, ate snacks with chop sticks and bearded dragons, African land snails, a competitive ‘Megatastic House Relay’ to round participated in dragon dances. Transition leopard tortoise, snakes and millipedes. off the afternoon with runners from Kindergarten made their own fortune cookies, writing The children from each Junior class were through to Junior 4, parents and staff all taking their own fortunes to put into them. They able to meet owls, hawks and falcons with a lap of the course each. Great fun! also held a mini Chinese tasting feast ‘cute overload’ coming in the form of a fluffy comprising of Spring Rolls, Prawn Crackers, baby eagle owl. The day ended on a high, Sweet Chilli Dip and their homemade with a superb flying demonstration outside. fortune cookies. The School refectories were decorated with home-made Chinese lanterns and served an exclusively Chinese menu on the first day of the celebration week.

World Book Day

Pupils recognised World Book Day this year by coming to School dressed as their favourite literary character. There were a few Harry Potters, some Gruffalos, one tall ‘Where’s Wally?’ and lots of princesses. A tremendous effort by everyone for a very colourful celebration of books. House Competition Winners

Singing Trophy - Cuthbert Instrument Shield - Cuthbert Girls’ Cross Country - Cuthbert Boys’ Cross Country - Bede Under 11 Hockey - Bede Sports Day Trophy - Cuthbert

12 London Residential st At the end of September, 1st Form visited London for 1 FORM three days for a ‘getting to know each other’ residential. When we arrived in London, we went on a tour of the Tower of London and were able to see the Crown Jewels. After an evening Whinlatter meal, we visited the Augustinian Community in Hammersmith. It was great to see the pupils involved in activities based on In June, 1st Form went to Whinlatter on a Geography trip. the importance of community and inclusion. Thursday was a In the morning, we had good fun doing compass work, and particular highlight when we visited the Harry Potter Studios measuring gradients. In the afternoon, the pupils were doing a and saw a performance of Matilda in the West End. Both were trail walk when it began to rain. This did not stop us however, and fantastic and really memorable. Sophie Bell even managed to find some shelter - under a fern!

On Friday we visited the Science and Natural History Museums, before the journey home. We had been very busy, but all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Thursday was a particular “highlight when we visited the Harry Potter Studios and saw a performance of Matilda in the West End.”

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New Lanark

In June, the 2nd Form went to World Heritage Site, New Lanark, in the Scottish borders. New Lanark was one of the most successful new communities of the Industrial revolutions where entrepreneur Robert Owen introduced fairer working conditions in factories and encouraged children to get an education.

It was a great trip and included a tour of the factory to see the machinery still working, producing cloth which is bought by the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Chanel. We also took a ride on the Annie Macleod Experience which tells the story of the families at the mill. The highlight must have been a visit to the old sweet shop where the pupils indulged in the many varieties of old sweets. Glenridding

The 2nd Form travelled to Glenridding for a Geography fieldtrip. They were measuring different aspects of the river channel, and the water itself, to assess the changes that take place in a river as it flows from source to mouth. It also gave the pupils the opportunity to see, first-hand, the aftermath of the terrible flooding that had occurred in the village over the winter.

The hotel owners and shop keepers, as well as the authorities, are still very much in the process of clearing up and putting new flood defences in place. It was a beautiful day and there was even time for an ice cream when we had finished.

Holy Island

2nd Form went to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne for the annual Religious retreat. The first session of the trip was about values, and focused on how we view ourselves as individuals and relate to others in a community. Pupils had to work with a partner and be sensitive to others (by listening and repeating their words and actions). We then walked along the coast to a beach for an afternoon of sand sculpting, when the pupils (and staff) were challenged to make a vehicle capable of transporting four people. The day ended on a sporty note, with rounders and football matches followed by watching England’s Euro 2016 game against Iceland.

On Tuesday morning, we gathered in the chapel of St Aidan’s were we had a Service, made some bidding prayers and acted out the Gospel. There was still time for a walk around the town and gift shopping before we set off home.

“The trip... focused on how we view ourselves as individuals and relate to others in a community. 14 ” 3rd FORM

Imperial War Museum

The 3rd Form visited the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester to consolidate their studies on the First and Second World Wars and to encourage interest in the topic for those considering GCSE History. There were a number of interesting exhibits including an exhibition on ‘Fashion on the Ration’ and some of the students got to hear from a D-Day Veteran which was inspirational to hear.

Glasgow Science Centre

The 3rd Form pupils had a great day out at the Glasgow Science museum in November. We watched an amazing 3D film in the IMAX cinema about using reflecting and radio telescopes to view the Universe. This was followed by a Science show which looked at the human body (well done to Paul Harrison who almost managed to eat two cream crackers in one minute!).

After lunch, the pupils explored the three floors of interactive science experiments and displays. The drive back from Glasgow was “entertaining”, courtesy of Storm Abigail, but it was a great day out!

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Duke of Edinburgh – Silver

Following on from (drier!) practice walks throughout the year, the 4th Form Silver DofE participants had to complete a journey through wild and remote countryside to achieve their award this year. In the last week of June, they completed their qualifying expedition with a 3 day/2 night walk from Crummock Water to Rydal, through Borrowdale and Langdale.

The Cumbrian weather delivered an extra challenge with some very wet and windy conditions, testing both the pupils and their equipment. Everybody (and almost everything!) got wet.

The completion of the journey was greeted with relief by many of the pupils, but they can feel accomplished as they have really earned their awards. Well done!

GCSE Iceland Trip

During the October half-term, many 4th Formers went on a GCSE trip to Iceland. Straight after landing, pupils went swimming in the beautiful Blue Lagoon, an amazing geothermal pool set amongst the black basalt landscape. On the way to Reykjavik, the coach stopped for an amazing display of the Northern Lights.

On the 2nd day, we went to a geothermal power station, then an impressive waterfall followed by a spot of glacier walking! This comprised of kitting ourselves out with crampons, hard hats and rather scarily, ice axes! The next day, we went to the Eyjafjallajokull Visitor Centre where we saw a film about the impact of the volcanic eruption as well as the actual local environment affected. Back in Reykjavik, we visited the local view point, followed by a spot of shopping, then ten-pin bowling.

On the final day, we first went snorkelling in a fissure which had been fed by glacial water and laid between the North American and Eurasian Plates. We then walked in the actual rift between the two plates, and went to see a geyser. The pupils were superb and a pleasure to be with throughout.

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GCSE Results Day

The 5th Form achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results this year with 51% of all grades either A* or A. The School does not narrowly select on the basis of ability, and we are therefore delighted that our high achievers and pupils across our broad ability range have achieved such superb results, gaining an overall 5 A* - C pass rate of 92%.

The top-performing GCSE students with 11 or more A*/A grades were: Diana Abdolvand (8A*, 6A) Henry Doble (7A*, 4A) Sarah Hodgson (12A*, 1A) Cameron McGauchie (12A*, 1A) Camilla McKnespiey (11A*, 1A) Tara Whitaker (5A*, 6A)

North East Geography

As part of the GCSE Geography course, pupils have to study urban regeneration and coastal processes. To help relate to these issues 5th Form pupils’ knowledge was enhanced by a visit to the North East to view the regeneration of the city, first hand. We also assessed the sea defences at Newbiggin by the Sea.

We visited the Angel of the North and the Quayside area looking at the Baltic, Sage and Blinking Eye bridge. Then we reviewed the Byker Wall and other local housing estates to assess contrasting environments. Lastly, we reviewed the holistic sea defences at Newbiggin by the Sea.

Despite recent weather conditions, we did not see the sea defences in action, as it was a relatively calm and peaceful day!

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Leavers’ Assembly

The outgoing U6th class of 2016 provided an entertaining (and remarkably accurate!) homage to some of their favourite teachers this year for their Leavers’ Assembly. Students dressed up, parodied, and poked gentle fun at a number of staff in a light-hearted, and memorable way.

Leavers’ Dinner

The VI Form Leavers’ dinner was held at Skitby House this year on 24th June. Guests enjoyed a 3 course meal, followed by the presentation of some ‘tongue-in-cheek’ awards, and the announcements of the new 2016-2017 Head Boy and Girl, Deputies and School Captains. The evening was concluded with live entertainment and the obligatory signing of year books.

Mountain Biking Club

In November, a group of VI Form students, who are keen mountain bikers, ventured into the Lake District for a ride from Askham to Howtown. The journey involved some technical riding due to the winter conditions but thanks to the advanced skills of the boys, and Mr McCall who accompanied the group, the day presented no unpassable challenges - although it was extremely cold! We are very grateful that Mr McCall volunteered to help making the day successful and enjoyable.

Eskdale Prefect Training

At the start of the year, members of the U6th holding new leadership positions within School, attended a Prefect training event in Eskdale. Team building exercises included a tyrolean traverse river crossing challenge, stand-up paddle boarding and a chilling ghyll scramble. Students prepared their own meals and stayed in pods, which was a reassuring choice given the torrential rainfall during the night. Mr Parry was particularly pleased with the students’ approach to the activities.

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Ski Trips – Pamparovo and Les Menuires Remembrance Day

The annual GCSE and A Level Ski trip to Les Menuires Father John Millar led the School in its Service of happened in December. 32 pupils, the largest group for Remembrance this Armistice Day, dedicated to all those years, was accompanied by 3 staff and 4 instructors. who have died in conflict in the two World Wars and in all The skiing calibre was particularly high, and the weather was the conflicts which have taken place since then. glorious. Wipe Out of the Day awards were duly given out each Head Boy, Theo Lewthwaite, Head Girl, Hannah Le Brocq, and Mr night, and there was a ‘talent show’ on the final evening when the Thornton laid wreaths at the alter after Olivia Beckett, George Skeer, skiing awards were also presented. Ella Houliston, Louis Grogan, Oliver Walton, Lucy Harris, Mungo Mann and Mr Brotherston initiated and concluded the silent Act Over February half term, and in a new ‘whole School’ venture, of Remembrance by sounding the Last Post and the Reveille. 48 pupils from Junior 3 to 5th Form, travelled to Pamparovo Ski Resort in Bulgaria for a week of skiing. For most of the pupils, this VI Former William Scott Robson provided a reading from the was their first time on the slopes and after a quick assessment of prophet Micah and Lower School pupils, Mahdy El Dib, Henry Low, their ability, they were split between 4 ski groups, each having 6 Carys Auckland-Lewis and Max Skinner led the Intercessions. days of lessons with their instructor.

Everyone made fantastic progress over the week, including the Advanced Group who tackled some difficult Black runs with confidence and skill. Nightly activities included bowling, karaoke, a traditional Bulgarian feast, swimming and a disco. A fantastic time was had by all.

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Sports Day House Activity Morning Bilbao Exchange

Due to the Sheepmount Stadium House pride was at stake this year in the During the Easter break, a group being out of action this year after the Senior School House Activity Morning. of Austin Friars pupils from 2nd- 4th December flooding, Senior School Teams made up from pupils across the Form travelled to Bilbao for the Sports Day was held on the School years, competed in 4 different activities Spanish Exchange. site, in the glorious sunshine. to win points for their House. There The first weekend was spent individually The AstroTurf was transformed into the was a quick cricket activity, a design with the host families who were keen to hurdles and high-jump arena, the 1st XV and technology challenge, a quiz, and a show their guests the sights of Bilbao and pitch housed the javelin, the cricket pavilion problem solving team event, which included the surrounding area. Lots of pupils went was the backdrop for the shot, and the drainpipes, ping pong balls…and copious to the beach, to see an important gondola bottom field played host for the discus with amounts of water! bridge and to other picturesque sights. track events being the centre of the action, next to the Pimms tent! Throughout the week, there was a variety of trips and activities including a guided tour The whole School gathered at the end of of the old cathedral of Vitoria, archery and the afternoon to cheer on their House in BigSup (a type of paddle boarding with 8 a new ‘House 20 x 200m Relay’ event. people on each board), a scavenger hunt in Amid cheers and encouragement, Lincoln the city centre finding interesting facts about House triumphed in the final event but it Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, the Guggenheim art was Clare House who finished the day museum and a trip to the very important with the highest points total. Basque town of Gurnika.

In June, the 2nd leg of the exchange saw the Spanish pupils come to England (for longer than anticipated after their flight home was cancelled). Whilst here, they partook in raft building in the Lakes and trips to Edinburgh and Beamish.

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It is with mixed emotion that I write we really wanted to retain the Hunt Shield eluded us for the past my last magazine report for the this year. Our Junior and Intermediate girls six years. However, achievements of my House this year. led the way in their major games, picking this year our efforts However, I am certainly ending my reign up maximum points in both Rounders and seemed to pay off as not only did as Head of Clare on a high as this has Netball. The Intermediate girls were also we win it, but we smashed the other House been one of the best years in Clare victorious in the Hockey. Our new additions totals by 1000 points! A special mention House history. What a phenomenal to the Intermediate boys certainly helped in must go to John Formby and Sophie year we have had! terms of strength and depth and they were Kenmare who made up this number on Clare have literally won everything they have able to pull off wins in the Athletics, Cross their own. A fantastic achievement! competed for this year! We started our Country and Cricket. Sports Day and House winning ways back in October in the first Cross Country are always events where we This year we have raised a small amount House event, the Music Festival, and as a pick up the most points and this year was of money for charity, with ice cream sales, House we excelled. Maybe it was fate as Beri no exception. Not only did we win both cake sales and also a Hockey penalty flick Brown, the first performer of the festival, won events (hands down), but we also had the contest. This money will go to the local the very first class - the Junior Woodwind most finishers on Cross Country Day! I must charity Cumbria Cerebral Palsy, whom our and Brass section. We continued on our congratulate our female House Captain, House Captain Samuel Tang volunteers for. winning ways in the Junior Strings section Rosie, for her gutsy run to win her last ever I have loved every minute of being Head of with a beautiful rendition of ‘Theme from Le race as a Clare pupil. Max Kirton also held Clare House. The sense of community Streghe’ played on the violin by Jo Yu Liu. onto his Champion title from last year too. is profound and the sense of pride we share We had very strong entries in all categories, even the first sports team entries! Going into day two of the festival it was clear we meant business as we won everything apart from one class that day. Winners included: Ella Parry, Lucy Melrose, Megan Le Brocq, our very own Head Boy Theo Lewthwaite, Sofia Feghali, Jemima McKendry and Matthew Atkinson. By Friday our thoughts as a House had turned to the famous House Singing Competition. Clare’s House song this year was yet another classic chosen by Mr Sports Day was a fantastic event this year, is unique. It is often difficult to describe Laidlaw - ‘California Dreamin’’. Inspiration held at school for the first time in years due to ‘outsiders’ just how much I value each for the shout is usually lacking from some of to the flooding at the Sheepmount. We and every member of my House. I am the Clare tutors. However, with the absence embraced this change and had winners surrounded by fun and well-motivated pupils of Mr Barraclough (who was ‘demoted’ to across all the age groups meaning we had and warm, well-humoured colleagues. It truly Stafford), Mr Jardine seemed more at ease the highest overall points total. A personal is a pleasure to lead such a wonderful group to give us the benefit of his extensive range highlight has to be seeing us win all the boys’ of people and it has been the best part of my of tones. This seemed to have a positive mile events and Ella Parry storming to victory job over the last 7 years. I would like to thank effect on the House, especially the VI Form, in both the relay, 800m and Shot. Sports Rosie and Samuel, the House Captains of as we attempted each Wednesday to blow Day concluded with an epic 20 x 200m 2016. You have both taken on the role with the roof off Mrs Fielder’s lab to intimidate relay which included staff. Clare started off diligence and pride. Rosie, your nurturing the opposition upstairs. It was the best we strong and were a good 50m ahead going and caring approach has been lovely to had performed our song on the day, with Ho into the staff legs. Sister Maggie sped round watch and Samuel, your competitive spirit on Yu Liu leading the House and Isabel Leitch the 200m although the challenge from Mrs the side lines of the sports tournaments has playing a beautiful music interlude - it was Fletcher and Mrs Green was too much for been first class! All that we have achieved clear we were a class apart and we were her to compete with and we started the last would not be possible without you both. I awarded the double victory of the Music lap in 3rd place. The final lap was tense, with must also thank the U6th Clare of 2016 - you Festival and the Shout. Mr Laidlaw running 3 strides to Mr Love’s have been true role models to our younger and Mr Barrowclough’s one; it was a race of students and I will miss you all next year. We always excel on the sports field in male pride and three egos. Mr Laidlaw could Special congratulations must also go to Lucy Clare and this year was no exception, in not handle the pace and youth of Mr Love, Hodgkiss for winning our Spirit prize this fact Mr Barr has often intimated that the but did manage to nip over the line in front of year; it was thoroughly deserved. Finally, I Clare Refectory must put something in our Mr Barracough, who was not impressed with would like to thank my tutor team; thank food! However, we only ever win on pure the lack of finish line technology! Never mind you for all you have contributed. talent, determination and commitment. Mr Laidlaw, you are still a winner in our eyes! Resolved not to be a ‘one year wonder’, The academic trophy is one which has Miss Routledge

03 21 LINCOLN HOUSE

This may not have been the most The Lent term also sees the House Rugby Discus, Olivia Beckett in successful year for Lincoln House but tournament taking place and not even the the Hurdles, Hamza Ahmad every event is a hard fought contest. floods could stop this event happening. This in the 200m, Thiane Pohlandt There is now very little between the was an excellent decision for Lincoln as our in the Mini Marathon Mile, Joseph Connelly three Houses, with no clear favourite Senior and Intermediate boys destroyed the in both the 200m and Shot, Guy Wellings anymore. As always, I am incredibly opposition in all of their games to become in the Javelin, Ben Davidson in the 200m, proud of the way we have conducted Champions. The crowd that had turned Kyle Ryder in the High jump, Christopher ourselves throughout the year, despite up for this event were in awe of the superb McBride in the Hurdles, Victoria Barbour in not picking up any major trophies. In standard of rugby played, as well as the the 200m, Hurdles and Long Jump, Esther particular, we continue to ooze ‘House sportsmanship seen all over the park. Stronach in the 100m, Hannah Mackay in Spirit’ and, no matter the result, we are Well done boys you should be proud! the mini marathon, Ellie Routledge in the there for each other. Javelin and Sarah Hodgson in the Shot. During the term both the Netball and Thank you to everyone! The first main event of the year is the Music Hockey tournaments also took place which Festival where a great number of the School saw some intense competition between the Throughout the year the House has been are involved. Unfortunately we did not come girls. The Intermediate girls had an uphill raising money for Cancer Research. This away with the trophy, but it was a close call. contest with the majority of the School team happened through doughnut sales, cake The first half term is always wrapped up by being in Clare House, but they came out sales and the 4th Form ran a Football the House Shout which was hotly contested of it with their heads held high. Our Junior tournament. This became an overnight again this year. All three Houses had to sing and Senior girls had a different story as both success with many pupils turning out to ‘Got to Pick a Pocket or Two’ from ‘Oliver’ teams became Champions - and deservedly cheer the teams on. Mrs Farnaby and and our chosen song was ‘I’m a Believer’ so. All girls played as a team throughout the some of her form were there to sell snacks by The Monkees. On the day we performed tournaments and when the final whistles on the side-line as well. It was a fantastic brilliantly but Clare House came away with blew, they were ecstatic. Incredible results tournament with many pupils wanting to a deserved win. girls, very well done! know when the next one is.

After half term, it is the School Production Lastly, I would like to thank Miss Quinn, Mrs and this year it was ‘Our Day Out.’ This Green, Mr Wright, Mrs Farnaby, Miss Bober, starred our very own Carys Auckland-Lewis, Mr Brady and Mrs Bullen for all the efforts Emma Smith, James Green, Katie McCall, they have gone to in order for House events Hannah Elsender, Hannah McMillan, Lewis to go ahead. Good luck also goes to Miss Ransley, Hannah Dodd, Francesca Bertoletti Bober who will be taking over Clare House and Oona Roberts. An excellent play with next year and Miss Quinn who will become magnificent performances. A huge thanks Head of Lower School. also needs to go to Ellie Routledge, Willow Appleby, Charlotte Doble, Maya Alberti and Mr Love Oliver Ferdinand who helped backstage. In the first half of the Summer term the boys’ Hockey and girls’ Rounders take place. Into the New Year and the sporting Our boys put 100% into all of their games events begin. The House Cross Country but were unlucky to have been beaten with competition was held at the School for some give-away points. The girls also found the first time in my spell at Friars. For this the tournament tough, that is except for the event we were unlucky not to come away Senior girls who showed what it means to with a trophy as some of the running was set an example for the year groups below outstanding. Beatrice Moore was first in the you. Another amazing display of how to Junior girls’ race, Ijaz Kittoe was first in the play as a team! Intermediate boys, Thiane Pohlandt was first in the Intermediate girls’ race, Ben Davidson The final afternoon of the Summer half was third in the Senior boys’ race with term consists of Sports Day and, as with Hannah Mackay and Francesca Bertoletti the Cross Country, it was held on-site this coming second and third respectively in their year. The weather was beautiful and helped race. Again, despite not coming away invigorate the athletes. There were so many with a trophy the whole amazing performances by a vast majority House put their all in, of Lincoln but a select few came first in well done! their events - Anastasia Stone in both the 200m and High Jump, Maria Graham in the

22 STAFFORD HOUSE

“You aspire to great things? In December, it was wonderful to see so Jump. Well done to everyone Begin with little ones.” many Stafford pupils on the stage in ‘Our for taking part, whether a winner Day Out’. Ben Nichols stood out as the of your event or running a leg in the Fun These words of St Augustine were the young teaching assistant, Mark McDevit, Relay. Thanks to Mr Barraclough and Mrs theme of our Stafford Leavers’ assembly who was the object of many of the young Fletcher for representing the Stafford staff this year. As 13S left for their exams and female pupils’ affection! and running their laps! beyond, we reflected on the little but encouraging things they had done for each On Speech Day we were able to celebrate We ended the year on a real high with the other over the years as part of everyday life the academic success of many members Tennis, Rounders and Cricket competitions in Stafford House. We recognised too, the of our House. We were proud that Jack providing Stafford with opportunities to gain challenge for us all to continue to make a Hetherington won the Lisa Watson Memorial valuable points in the final half term of the difference to others in small manageable Prize and Joseph Waterfield the Bavidge year. The Junior Tennis and Intermediate ways. As ever, it is being together as a Memorial Cup. I would like to congratulate Rounders teams achieved second place but House and the spirit in which we interact all Stafford pupils who have worked hard this there was victory for the Junior Rounders with others, and participate in events, year to make good progress in their studies. and Intermediate Tennis players and the which truly counts. On that score, we’re Junior and Intermediate Cricketers. On unbeatable! Fun Morning Edward Ecroyd won the best performance in the quiz activity and Oliver Our fundraising is a great example of the Bowers was the Technology Champion with big difference we have made with little his longest spinning spinner! We’re on the actions. With cake sales (7S/8S/10S/11S), up Stafford! a chocolate raffle (7S), Italian Raffle (12S), Lucky Square Draw (13S) and class 12S worked hard as prefects throughout the marathon (9S) we donated £300 to James year. Many thanks! Returning to 13S, it was Rennie School’s Defibrillator Appeal. A good to have our very own Ant and Dec, sponsored walk along 7 miles of Hadrian’s Christian Harrison-Rogers and Hardy Hamilton Wall enabled us to donate a further £700 to as our House Captains and to watch Mira Save the Children’s Child Refugee Appeal. Now to sport. There is plenty to report on Habib Kirollos, Ben Nichols and William Scott The idea was to show solidarity with those our achievements in Cross Country, Rugby, Robson carry out their duties so well too, as who have to cross borders out of necessity Hockey, Netball and Athletics. Both the Deputy School Captains. Thank you to all by walking along our local historic border. Junior boys and Intermediate girls won leavers for being part of our special community. Well done to everyone for your great efforts their sections of the House Cross Country We will miss you and wish you well! to support our House Charities! Competition. In Rugby, our Junior boys won their tournament and in Hockey our To conclude, I would like to thank all of the As ever, we enjoyed a variety of assemblies, Intermediate boys team came first. The Stafford Tutor Team for their commitment including 12S’ informative and humorous girls were unlucky not to win their Hockey to our House. Mr Thornton, as ever, was a celebration of Chinese New Year, Miss Hay’s and Netball competitions but the Senior supportive presence in Stafford Ref. It was commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day girls were over the moon to beat the Clare also good to welcome Mr Barraclough, Mrs and an introduction to Philosophy from Mrs Netball team for the first time in their school King and Miss Turner who all add their own Fletcher and 11S. We also welcomed Alex career! A moment to be truly savoured! skills and personalities to the mix. To Mr Weston, representative of Carlisle Refugee Holden and Mrs Gyte, who left Austin Friars Action Group and Mr Barr as our castaway Congratulations go to Lucy Shardlow for during the year, we send all good wishes for for Desert Island Discs. We celebrated her success in sabre fencing. She gained the future. masses for our House Saints, Thomas of Silver in both the Youth Development Series Villanova and Clare of Montefalco. Our and the Cumberland Open, even beating 2015-16 was an enjoyable, action-packed daily lunches in the Ref are a time to chat her teacher Miss Bober! House spirit on year in Stafford House. Let us take St together and Christmas Lunch is a highlight. Sports Day was second to none and it was Augustine’s advice to heart - we will Thank you to the catering team and those a joy to see Stafford competing on both continue to aspire to great things but never who serve us food every day. track and field. Highlights have to be Oscar forget to begin with the little ones. Roberts winning the 100m and Shot. Again Go Stafford! In the House Music Festival many members the Junior boys did us proud by winning of Stafford House gave lovely performances. their relay and Oscar was a joint winner of Mrs Boyling Kiamid Ghanbari (saxophone) and John the Junior Victor Ludorum. Charlie Skeer Wigham (banjo) both won their classes and was another joint winner of the Intermediate 13S did an amusing rendition of ‘All the Victor Ludorum, winning the 100m and Small Things’ – there’s my theme again! Long Jump. Charlie also ran in the winning Christian Harrison-Rogers conducted our Intermediate boys’ relay team. Sophie Smith renditions of ‘You Got to Pick a Pocket won the Intermediate Victrix Ludorum for or Two’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, with Alex her performances in the 100m and Long Bousfield’s solo voice featuring. We thought Jump. Amongst the Senior boys, Hardy we gave a winning performance but the Hamilton stands out for his victories in the judges decided on one of our rivals! 100m, 400m and Long

03 23 MUSIC & THE ARTS

Junior House Music Festival

The Junior House Music Competition took place on Thursday 15th October this year and Mr Jeremy Suter, Master of the Music at Carlisle Cathedral, was the adjudicator.

The day started with the Infant class and it was pleasing that three children were sufficiently accomplished to take part. Kezia Senior House Music Festival Nittala won the Infant Class. The Junior Class winners were; Vinoli Wijesiriwardana for J1, Alexa Crooks for J2, Lauren Bell for J3 The School held its annual Senior House Music Festival and Anastasia Palmer for J4. The Ensemble Class, as always, last, which gives pupils the opportunity to showcase their was an interesting part of the day as groups had rehearsed outstanding musical talent. The festival sees pupils of all with very little adult input. Molly Skeer and Lorelei Beckett’s ages perform in different categories with overall winners performance of John Rutter’s ‘Clare Benediction’ received a great being judged before an adjudicator, as well as a supportive deal of praise. audience of fellow pupils and parents.

The winners of this class were Molly, Lorelei and Finn Logue, who This year pupils took part in woodwind and brass, piano, guitar, performed a three-part arrangement of ‘The Lord of the Dance’ strings and singing classes. Sarah Massey was adjudicator for recorders. In the final class, each House sang ‘We’re off to see for the classes on Wednesday and Thursday, and Ruth Dixon the Wizard’, with Cuthbert House being judged to be the winners. adjudicated on Friday. Cuthbert also won the shield for the whole day. Well done to everyone who took part The week culminated in the House Singing Competition in which pupils from across the school came together to compete with their fellow House peers. Each House sang the set song ‘Pick a Pocket or Two’ from the Musical, ‘Oliver’, and then sang their chosen House song. Stafford chose to sing ‘It Must be Love’ by Labi Siffre, whilst Clare sang ‘California Dreamin’ ’ by Phillips and Phillips. Lincoln House followed with ‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond.

In a hotly anticipated finale, Ruth Dixon, adjudicator, pronounced Clare House both ‘House Shout’ winners, and the overall House Music Festival winners, to great celebrations and cheers. Well done Clare House and to everyone who took part over the 3 days!

24 Senior House Music Festival School Plays

The School plays this year were, once again, enjoyed by hundreds of parents, families and fellow classmates. The youngest pupils in the School, those from Pre-School, Kindergarten, Transition and Preparatory classes, put on 2 performances of The Christmas Nativity Story including many well-known and traditional carols and songs.

In the Senior School, this year’s musical was Willy Russell’s ‘Our Day Out’. Pupils, and the odd teacher, performed to an audience of 300 over 3 consecutive nights, telling the story of Mrs Kay’s ‘Progress Class’ on a school trip from inner-city Liverpool, to Conwy Castle in Wales. Finally, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of his death, Junior 3 and Junior 4 pupils performed a musically adapted version of William Shakespeare’s tragedy about star- crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, in the Summer term. Excellent dedication and commitment from all involved meant these were real successes.

Simon Bull Visit

On Friday 25th September, artist Simon Bull visited School to speak to the VI Form about his life, work and his journey as an artist.

Bull had recently completed a commission for an American couple in LA and the students had the chance to watch a video of him completing the 17ft piece in just five days. He ran a workshop for the students, demonstrating how he makes multiple printing pieces using paint.

It was an inspiring experience for the VI Form artists to see him painting and they were left wanting to try new techniques and experiment with colour.

Arts Evening

Current and prospective pupils and parents were treated to In Chapel, there was a number of short music interludes from the an evening of Art, Design, Music and Drama at the School’s Swing Band and 1st Form choir. Throughout the evening there were annual Arts Evening. The Art Department opened its doors to scenes and pieces of Drama to enjoy from 1st- 4th Form pupils both exhibit some of the pupils’ work from the past year including pieces in the Drama Studio and the New Hall. from both the GCSE and A’ Level Art and Photography classes.

03 Arts Evening 25 JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT REPORT

Hockey and quick thinking by Abigail Irving, who had that with matches against Mowden Hall The Annual Junior School Hockey consistently been our best player all day. at home. We won both the U9 and U11 Tournament welcomed teams from The U11 Netball Team came 3rd in the Plate matches, although each of them was won Hunter Hall, Mowden Hall and Section of the St Pius Netball Tournament. by only a single score. Windermere School this year. As this In the section games they won 1 and lost Our U11s visited NSB. The A team came was the first Hockey event of the year, it 2 so finished 3rd and went through to the away with a four tries each draw with proved a steep learning curve for all of the Plate Section and went onto win the quarter scores coming from Okan Akdeniz, Jacob teams. Every match saw glimpses of free final. They lost the semi-final however and Harris, and Alexander Brooks. Coming flowing and attacking Hockey, with goals went into the play-off for 3rd and 4th place. up to the final whistle, in the lead at 4-3, being scored in every game. Well done to all They played very well in this match and won it looked as though we might hang on of the girls who took part. The winning team 5-1, so finished 3rd in the Plate section and for a first win, but NSB scored with the this year was Mowden Hall School. 7th out of 16 teams overall. last play of the game. We were denied The U11 mixed Hockey teams’ first outings a win at the death, but a draw is our of the year were against Hunter Hall. The A Football best result over these tough opponents. team managed a very entertaining 0-0 draw, We gave a good account of ourselves Meanwhile the B team enjoyed a terrific whilst the B team achieved the only goal of at our own seven-a-side U9 Football encounter, losing narrowly by 13 tries to 11. the match courtesy of Xander Vasey, latching tournament and ended the day Captain Alexander Wilson was prominent onto a rebound ball at the top of the D and undefeated beating Hunter Hall 1-0, throughout, with Xander Vasey also heavily thundering it past the opposition’s goalie. with Sam Routledge scoring a late involved. Charlie McCulloch won praise for goal from Matthew Hall’s pass, and his good work in the tackle and the team as Netball drawing 0-0 with both Windermere and a whole showed that they have made good The U9 Netball team improved Mowden Hall. We then played NSB who progress this term. throughout our U9 Netball tournament were the eventual tournament winners and Defying some inclement weather, the U9 in February and finished 4th overall. drew 0-0 again, reflecting the even play of and U11 teams travelled to Sedbergh. the game. The U11s got off to a very tentative start Just after half-term our U10 Football team with Sedbergh dominating the rucks and paid a visit to Newcastle to take part in winning a lot of ball going four tries to one the Newcastle School for Boys Football up at half time! The second half was a Tournament alongside 4 other schools. The different story however, as we played with football on display throughout the afternoon more purpose and aggression. Joshua was of a very high standard and despite only Blain started to make ground and Josh managing to win 1 of our matches our boys Hope was making his presence felt. By the certainly learnt a great deal and scored 4 goals end of the half we had taken a five tries to Maddison Williams-Woods was awarded – 2 each for Finn Logue and Xander Vasey. four lead. There was some defending to Player of the Tournament for her Just before half-term, the U11 teams paid do in the final minutes, but we held on for determination and attitude throughout. a visit to Durham to take part in a triangular an excellent win. Tries came from James The team then competed in the First Steps tournament of Football with Durham Dickson, Josh Hope, Sean Greenfield and Netball Tournament held at Newlaithes Choristers and Bow School. Both A & B Jacob Harris (x2). School, and played very well, winning our teams had similar records of beating Bow, first three games against St Michael’s, Hayton but losing to Choristers. and Thursby. Reaching the semi-final, we The U11 visited Hunter Hall later in the sadly lost to Kingmoor Junior School but the term, and returned 8-4 winners after a girls played really well and worked as a team. veritable goal fest! There were goals aplenty It was a very enjoyable day! but the defending by both sides was less The U10 Netball girls had a High 5 convincing. However, we had our man of Tournament at Mowden Hall School. Ten the match, Josh Blain, in goals who kept teams had been invited and were divided into his head when the shots were flying in, Meanwhile our U9s continued with their 2 sections. Our team of Molly Skeer, Charlotte even saving a penalty into the bargain. good form, ending their match with a high Fulton, Alice Barnard, Lorelei Beckett, Lauren The match was evenly poised until the scoring draw and all players making a full Bell, Jemima Craig and Romily Murray last quarter when we scored three late contribution. Oliver Barnard led the way in played very well together. They came 2nd in goals taking the score from 5-4 to 8-4. attack and defence, with Sam Routledge their section after beating Dame Allan’s 6-1, Goals came from Jacob Harris (x2), Finn also prominent throughout. Timothy Rippon Bow 2-1 and NHGH ‘A’ 4-2, and losing to Logue (x2), Josh Hope, Wilf Webster and carried the ball forward with physicality Westfield 0-5, who were the eventual winners. Okan Akdeniz (x2) who kept the crowd whilst Oliver Spedding added good tackling In the semi-final they met RGS and narrowly entertained throughout. to his work with the ball in hand. Alex Parry lost 2-4. This placed them 3rd overall - a great was adept at carrying the ball forward result, well done girls! Rugby and a final word of praise for the two boys Our U11 girls also visited Mowden Hall for In October, we welcomed Durham from J1 who joined the team for the game: their Netball tournament. We found the Choristers School to Austin Friars for Nathaniel Mitton was dangerous with the going tough and the opposition seemed an U11 fixture. This was an entertaining ball in hand, whilst Dillon Nixon worked taller than most of our team! Nevertheless match but Durham Choristers managed tirelessly with his tackling. we stuck to our task well but lost to RGS, a couple of late tries to win 7 - 4. We also travelled to Newcastle School Mowden, Westfield and Durham. However, However, the sides were well-matched for Boys to take part in their annual rugby we finished on a high note with a 3-2 win physically in an excellent contest. Our sevens. We played very well at times but over Dame Allan’s School. Appropriately, the phase play, marshalled by James Dickson, quite indifferently at others. Ironically, our win was sealed by an excellent piece of play was particularly pleasing. We followed best rugby was played when we lost to

26 Durham Choristers, who went on to win finishing 5th out of 15 schools. Our top Accurate bowling by Alexander Brooks the whole competition. Overall, we won 2, runners were Melissa McIntosh (4th place), removed the top order after economic lost 3 and were beaten in the final of the Cicely Johnson-Ferguson (15th) and Emma opening spells from Xander Vasey and plate against an NSB team we had already Wilson (21st). The boys were 7th out of Jacob Harris. Chasing a total of 60, Xander defeated earlier in the day, by a ‘golden try’ 18 schools. James Dickson finished an Vasey steered the side home with plenty of in extra time. excellent 2nd, our first individual medallist time to spare. He scored 39 not out, with at this event, with Finn Logue, 7th, and Wilf good support from Arjun Sankar, with 12. Webster, 25th. Our U11 team also visited Sedbergh to take 23 schools took part in the annual Carlisle part in their Sixes Competition. We played Schools’ Cross Country, held at Richard three games and although we lost all three, Rose Morton Academy. Our U11 boys won it was rewarding to see players improve as the team competition for the third year in a they gained experience throughout the day. row, with James Dickson finishing in second We welcomed a strong Durham Choristers We went to Cockermouth as one of place. The U11 girls were also going for a team for their first visit to Carlisle for Cricket. Carlisle’s representatives in the Cumbria hat trick of wins but were squeezed out by We produced what was probably our Finals of Tag Rugby, with 24 schools the narrowest of margins finishing second best our best batting performance of the taking part. We were in a tight group behind St Michael’s School, Dalston, by a season, with some real application shown. with Haverigg, Broughton, Dane Ghyll, single point. On the other hand, we had Jacob Harris and Josh Hope shared a Beaconside and Dent. There were lots the pleasure of seeing Melissa McIntosh useful partnership and ‘young guns’ Oliver of very close games, but our record of finishing in first place. In the U9 races, the Spedding and Sam Routledge were alert three wins, a draw and a defeat was good boys finished th6 and the girls, 11th. and added useful runs. Unfortunately, enough to take us into the quarter finals our score of 76 was a little short of a where we met Heron Hill School, Kendal Gymnastics challenging total. Despite a couple of early who scored the ‘golden try’ in extra time to 2 combined Gymnastic teams wickets, which included an excellent reflex progress to the semi-finals. Nevertheless, competed in the Key Steps Gymnastics catch by Sam, Durham passed our total. reaching the last eight of the competition Competition in February. Each girl had This was a good game of cricket however. was a laudable achievement. to do 2 vaults and a floor routine. The combined J1 and J2 team came 14th, and Rounders Chess the J3 and J4 team, 7th. In the Key Steps Our U11 rounders team travelled This year, our Chess Jamboree saw 40 vaulting, Mia Williams scored the highest to St Pius to play in their Rounders children from Austin Friars, Stanwix, with 8.0 and in the vaulting, Lauren Gant Tournament. They played 6 matches, Stoneraise, Cummersdale and St and Imogen Irving were Austin Friars’ winning 4 and losing 2 (to the eventual Bede’s taking part. All players played 3 top scorers. In the Key Steps 3 individual winners of the tournaments – Kirkham games during the afternoon. Our A team performances, Anastasia Palmer and Freya and St Mary’s Hall. There were some beat Stanwix 3½ v ½, then Stoneraise, 3 v McCall scored the highest in the vault with fantastic catches from Cicely Johnson- 1, and finished the afternoon off with a 4 v 8.8 and 8.9 respectively. Anastasia Palmer Ferguson and Emma Wilson with Brooke 0 victory over Cummersdale. Arjun Sankar, and Molly Skeer scored the highest in their Cowen and Georgia Brownlee working very Okan Akdeniz and Xander Vasey won all floor routines. well as backstop and 1st Base, stumping their games and Jacob Harris won one and The U11 Girls Team competed in the many out. Players Player of the Tournament drew one of his Cumbria Schools Gymnastics Primary was Islay Sabouni - for the amount of matches. Our B team Novice Competition at Carlisle Gymnastics players she stumped out! Coach’s Player started with a 2½ v 1½ Club. The girls had to compete on Vault and was Anastasia Palmer - for her great fielding victory over Stoneraise, a produce a Floor Sequence. The top scorer and batting. Well done to the whole team! followed by a 3 v 1 for the Junior School team was Lorelei win over St Bede’s, Beckett with a score of 25.6, a narrow 1.5 Swimming before losing their final points shy of individual bronze. The team We visited Mowden Hall for their match 3 v 1 to Stanwix. were: Cicely Johnson-Ferguson, Lauren Bell, Swimming Gala, producing some good Manuela Nicolussi won Lorelei Beckett, Jemima Craig, Charlotte performances. Our U9 squad of Matthew all her matches, Oliver Whillock won 1 Fulton, Islay Sabouni and Emma Wilson and Hall, Amber McIntosh, Sam Routledge and game and drew one, Sarah Muir claimed their combined score total was 98.5 which Timothy Rippon won their event for their age one victory and Wilf Webster had 2 drawn placed them in 8th position overall. and, overall, Austin Friars finished nd2 in the Gala. matches. Seven children then travelled down to Cricket Dance Poulton Le Fylde for the UK Chess School Our U9 squad showed a lot of promise In March, Austin Friars took part in ‘Megafinal’ for the leading players in Cumbria, in their matches this season, winning the U-Dance festival for the first time. Lancashire and Merseyside. A total of 193 all 4 of their games. They started with U-Dance allows lots of schools to perform children were at the event with the children a good win over Windermere in which for each other. 17 pupils from Junior 3 all playing 6 games over the course of the Matthew Hall took three wickets in the final and 4 took part to retell the story of Alice’s day. Manuela Nicolussi won 3 out of her 6 over. Oliver Barnard and Sam Routledge got Adventures in Wonderland through the matches. Sarah Muir won 2, whilst Okan the innings off to a rattling start, running well medium of dance. Alice met all of the Akdeniz won 1 and drew 1. Xander Vasey between the wickets. Oliver Spedding kept characters and had to defeat the evil won 3 of his matches. Vinoli Wijesiriwardana up the momentum, leaving Sidiq Memon Jaberwocky. During the evening of the won 1 and drew 3 of her 6 matches. Arjun to negotiate a final over to seal the win. We performance, the atmosphere was magical Sankar (U11) and Aaron Robinson (U8) both then played in Sedbergh’s six-a-side festival and the children did a magnificent job won 4 of their matches meaning that they and produced some good cricket, looking performing to such a large audience. qualified for the National Semi-Finals – an especially comfortable with the bat. Our outstanding achievement boys! ground fielding was also nice and sharp. We had good wins over Sedbergh A and C Cross Country teams and edged a close encounter against We made our annual trip to Stonyhurst Belmont Grosvenor School, Harrogate. for their very demanding Cross County This year, our U11 team recorded our event. Our girls team did very well, first ever win over Mowden Hall (away).

03 27 SENIOR SCHOOL BOYS’ SPORT REPORT

Rugby stoppage to look after Christian Harrison- was down to the influx of the St Bees boys, 1st XV Played 16 Won 12 Drawn 1 Lost 3 Rogers. Christian was a massive miss after who brought the right mix of commitment, This was a hugely successful year for the his injury, he had been impressing everyone determination and skill to the team. Cameron 1st XV, even if the playing statistics do not with his physicality and fiercely competitive Wood controlled play well at fly-half with truly represent the challenges the boys nature. I hope he continues to be part of the Sam Woolaghan and Solomon Cowan had to face, and overcome, throughout rugby family for many years to come. adding speed and guile to our back play. the season. Soon after returning from tour, we took on The forwards were also ‘beefed up’ with the At pre-season training, the squad began to both RGS Newcastle and Giggleswick. introduction of Hugo Hendry Pickup, Aaron gel under the leadership of Cameron Gilchrist, Although both resulted in losses, we proved Wilkinson, William Thornley and Russell Hall, ably assisted by Lloyd Clark. After 2 days that we can compete at this level as both who helped create better attacking ball for the preparation, they faced a strong Carlisle games were very close at half time. Hardy backs as well as providing running options. Rugby Club for their first game. Although Hamilton, in particular, was rock solid in we lost 20-5, it was clear that there was a defence and dangerous in attack. Successful great deal of promise. The game did throw a sports teams learn most from losses and we spanner in the works, however, as Lloyd was proved this by remaining unbeaten for the concussed and would have to sit the next 3 remainder of the season, beating NSB 17-12 games out. in a very tight game. Joseph Waterfield, in his This was the first challenge the team had to debut for the 1st XV, showed that he has the face and immediately their character shone potential to make a very good player. through, beating Kings 35-6, Glasgow 45- We beat QEGS twice, 19-6 and 65-31 which 11 and Keswick 41-14. The team’s new ‘all is always the big local derby game, and we The ‘old boys’ also made huge improvements court’ attacking approach relied on forwards also beat Kirkbie Kendal School, 38-0. In the to their play. In the back line, Jonathan to play like backs and vice versa. Matthew final game of the season, we defeated Bede Davidson was brave in contact and astute in Boustead controlled things with real aplomb Academy, 66-10. his decision making, Charlie Skeer was rock from fly half, with scrum halves, David King The Bede game was a fitting end to the solid in defence and a lot quicker in attack. and Charlie Graham, providing him with high 15-a-side careers of the w and, in perfect Jon Kittoe, Ryan Mathew and Jamie Irving quality ball. The forwards all enjoyed their playing conditions, we scored some provided excellent support to all wide plays. new found freedom to attack, with Matthew outstanding ‘team tries’ with Samuel Tang The vast majority of our tries were scored Tomkins, William Scott Robson and Cameron carrying very hard in midfield and Ben by our athletic centres, Corbin Hamilton and all making valuable ‘hard yards’ in the middle Davidson’s boot keeping the scoreboard Joseph Connelly even when the odds were of the pitch. This gave the back row of ticking over. Charlie Graham reaffirmed that stacked against them. Joseph’s talents have Max Kirton, Angus Irving, Gregor Gilchrist his decision to come back into the Rugby been recognised beyond School and County and Lloyd free range to attack in the wider fold was the right one, with an accomplished and his latest achievements have been channels. performance at scrum half. representing Newcastle Falcons U16s at the Wellington Festival as well as training with the 7s Season A weather-disrupted 7s North of England U16 team. programme allowed us to show that Up front, Laurence Wilson, and Ollie Harte we are a strong 7s outfit. Our own did a lot of the unseen, less glamorous competition was hit by the floods in work of spoiling the opposition ball and Carlisle so we had only 1 fit pitch to play tidying up our own. Conner Bulman and on. Nevertheless we invited 4 teams to play Max Lancaster were the big hitters who a Round Robin. We beat QES, Cockermouth never smiled, but without them we were and Lucton Schools and, in the second half much more susceptible to line breaks by the against Kirkham, showed that we could opposition. Also in the back row were two Lloyd re-joined the fray for the game against compete against even the biggest Rugby unsung heroes of the team, who may not Wigton Colts, and we ran out handsome schools. have scored the tries, but quietly got on with winners, 63-0. The game was notable for a The culmination of our season was to be their jobs of supporting players, securing standout performance from Gregor Gilchrist. our re-entry into the North of England 7s, ball and smashing anyone who ran into their Next up was Cockermouth School in Round one of the preeminent tournaments on the channel….take a bow Sam King and Thomas 2 of the Natwest Cup. After a slow start, 7s calendar. Unfortunately, this was also the Guthrie! Cameron gave the team the hair dryer victim of the weather. However, at the last treatment and we were soon back to scoring minute we gained entry to the Glasgow 7s U14 This has been an extremely ways with a highlight being Laurence Kirton and after losing to the eventual winners in our successful season for the U14s, which scorching in from 50m. Not wishing to be group, made it to the plate final. Despite a began with a closely fought win against outdone, younger brother Max put in an heroic performance (Matthew Boustead was Dame Allan’s. The team was captained by excellent shift to be awarded Man of the playing on one leg) it was a game too far, and Marcus Tiffen, whose pre-match talks were Match. we narrowly lost, bringing the curtain down more than effective in firing up the boys. And so to Portugal. The first game was on our season. Victories against QEGS and Trinity were against CDUL, who were a very well-drilled comfortable. The addition of Karsten Dever and physical team. We eventually pulled U15 This season has been a to the team this season was a scary prospect away, with a tremendous try from Tom transformation in terms of results and for any front row opposition. Our scrum was Harrison, sealing the win. In the second game performance. The playing record shows even stronger than last season, and set up against Agronomia, the spirit shown by the 8 wins from 14 matches, we progressed Paul Harrison well to supply good ball to our boys was magnificent, securing a draw in the to two County finals and were crowned backs. Thomas Davies was almost always last play of the game. This, after an hour long 7s champions. A huge part of the success first to the breakdown, and secured the ball

28 effectively. Pace in the backs was certainly over Sedbergh and the huge total of 202 work on his consistency, will be difficult for not an issue, and Jonathan Park scored a we posted when playing Trinity in the batsmen to handle. In the field all the team good number of tries over the course of the English School’s cup. However, the Trinity contributed very well. Oliver Robinson and season. game summed up our season. Despite such Mahdy El Dib showed willingness to cover the a big score, we managed to lose the game ground and prevent boundaries and George U13 The U13s have had an incredibly due to some wayward bowling, missed Skeer, behind the stumps, gave the bowlers tough season and the results did not chances in the field, and changing our confidence to have a go. match up with our performance. Every bowling attack! game saw the boys go up against some tough Games were easily won against Limehouse Athletics opposition with Matthew Whitehead and Jacob and Nelson Thomlinson, whilst the most This year has seen some magnificent Fern-Kendrick feeling the full force of this! enjoyable game was against a touring individual performances in Athletics. The main highlight would have to be the final Glasgow H.S. team, which was an extended In the multi event discipline, we have 2 game of the season against UCC, which game played at Edenside. Glasgow set a athletes who are pushing each other on displayed a whole team performance. The total of 161 runs, which we managed to get, to greater and greater achievements. pace of Rory Ward, Adam Scott and John thanks to a superb batting performance by Joseph Connelly, competing for England, Meakin was just too much producing a Johnathan Davidson, who scored 73 not out, took part in the 4 Nations Indoor Pentathlon flood of tries in the first half. The score line and was ably assisted by Joseph Connelly, in Glasgow in December and, with a score would have flattered UCC if it was not for who made 31. of 3553 points, took home the Gold medal the defensive wall of Kiamid Ghanbari, Henry with his performances in the 200m and Shot Wilson and Cameron Sabouni. Once these U14 Our U14 team have had a mixed proving decisive. In April he was joined by Corbin boys had finished scrapping for the ball, season. We began with a comfortable Hamilton in the Cumbria Schools Multi Events. Spencer Lancaster and George Chambers 8 wicket victory over QEGS, largely were usually there to quickly offload for more due to some lusty hitting from Paul tries to be scored. The whole team showed Harrison and some watchful batting by excellent determination and thirst for success Captain James Brown. Our second game, to come away with a deserved win. unfortunately, saw us knocked out of the County Cup by Nelson Thomlinson by 10 U12 There is a lot of potential in this wickets in the penultimate over. young team and during the season, they The following game was our closet match demonstrated what they can do when of the season – a one wicket victory against they get go-forward ball by scoring many Caldew in the final over. Marcus Tiffen led the tries. Oscar Roberts scored most of the way with 37 not out and was ably supported tries, but Tom Wood, George Skeer and Toby by Jonathan Park (19no). Our game against This is a 2 day competition encompassing 7 Liddle often combined well to create space a powerful Ullswater team saw us succumb events, and Joseph and Corbin finished in st1 for others, as well as scoring themselves. In to a 6 wicket defeat with Jonathan Park and 2nd places respectively. Both Joseph and the forwards, Archie Wood was the stand- top scoring, with an unbeaten 21. The final Corbin travelled to the National English Schools out player and his power at the breakdown fixture of the season, away at Trinity, was a Competition in July, where Corbin finished in and ability to offload in the tackle enabled us highly competitive game. Having restricted 5th place in Long, and Joseph finished rd3 in the to get behind opposition defences. Mahdy our hosts to 95, we fell just 11 runs short, Shot, claiming the Bronze medal. El Dib and Jack Hetherington also showed finishing on 84 all out. Other notable performances this season promising signs for the future. Behind the have been Oscar Roberts winning the Carlisle pack, Ben Tiffen directed play well and made U13 Much progress has been made Schools’ 300m, and the following boys all good decisions, often using his speedy pass with this team and we recorded some came either 1st or 2nd in their event at the to get the backline moving. very satisfying wins against QEGS Carlisle School Championship, which led and Mowden Hall, along with a close onto them taking part in the Cumbria Schools Cricket defeat against Barnard Castle. Matthew Championships at Copeland: Karsten Dever 1st XI Our annual fixture against the Whitehead was the highest run scorer, (Shot), Jonathan Park (100m), Charlie Skeer MCC took place at Edenside, the home managing an unbeaten 50 against Barnard (100m), Jon Kittoe (200m) and Laurence of Carlisle Cricket Club. Batting first, the Castle. Spencer Lancaster showed promise Wilson (Hammer). MCC were pegged back by excellent opening opening the batting, whilst Cameron Sabouni bowling spells from Ben Davidson and Chris and Rory Ward bowled with more control as McBride. After 14 overs they were only 31 the season progressed. for 1, with Chris having taken the wicket. The inevitable acceleration came from our U12 It is clear that there is plenty of opponents as they pushed on in search of potential in the U12 team, and as they quick runs and after 39 overs they declared continue to work hard, they will go from with the score of 147 for 3. Marcus Tiffen and strength to strength. Ably led by Ben Tiffen, Jonathan Davidson were the other wicket who shows a growing understanding of the takers for Friars. tactics of the game, a number of boys have In reply, our openers made an excellent performed well with the bat. Toby Liddle, start with Ben Davidson (33) and Matthew Oscar Roberts, Tom and Archie Wood have Boustead (23) putting on 57 for the 1st wicket all notched up crucial runs, with Ben Tiffen Tennis to leave us well positioned after 18 overs. opening the batting with calm assurance They U15B Tennis team won both their However, a quick flurry of wickets soon put against some excellent bowlers. Mungo group fixtures in the Cumbria Schools us in trouble and despite some late runs from Mann proved to be very hard to shift at the Tennis Tournament and went on to meet Adam Harrison, the MCC’s total was never crease and a career as a ‘night watchman’ Sedbergh B in the final. They played very really threatened as we finished 85 all out. beckons. well but lost 10-2 so were runners up in With the ball, Jack Hetherington has the County. U15 This has been a season of mixed developed a habit of taking crucial ‘caught The U13 team had great wins against fortunes. There have been some amazing and bowled’ wickets. Elliott Addison has a Netherhall and William Howard and just lost out highlights, including our 9 wicket victory natural leg spin action and, with increased to a place in the final to the eventual winners.

03 29 SENIOR SCHOOL GIRLS’ SPORT REPORT

Hockey one goal. This is a remarkable achievement team conceded 9 goals to Sedbergh in the 1st XI considering the size of our school and will first half alone. After the team had qualified The 1st XI this season, led by Rosie definitely be something we will focus on for the County round of the Cumbria Watson had a lot to prove after having next year. Tournament, by comfortably beating QEGS, an unbeaten run last year on the Caldew and Appleby, they met Sedbergh Independent Circuit. Although we did The 1st XI team also had wins over Yarm, again. Whilst they were defeated 2-0, the lose 2 games this season, our focus Durham, QEGS, Bede, Cockermouth, match was much more closely fought was on qualifying for National Schools Keswick, Rossall and Barnard Castle this than their last encounter. Other highlights North Round which was something that year, only losing narrowly to Sedbergh and included a 1-0 away victory at Rossall. A had eluded us last year. Giggleswick this season. We still seem to great season girls! be developing a positive relationship on The team breezed through the North the independent circuit and this season’s U14 County Round comfortably beating QEGS awards went to: The U14 team saved their best 3-0, UCC 10-0 and Nelson Thomlinson performance until their final match of 6-0. This meant we were winners of the Player of the Season: Victoria Barbour the season. They were on tour in Rippon, section. Friars then faced Sedbergh, Kirby Most Improved Player: Katie Robinson and surprised themselves by dominating Kendal and QEGS in the County Final. The Top Goal Scorer: Esther Stronach play and winning 2-0! In the 1st round of the final would be the first time we were to Players’ Player and Genius Loci: National Schools Cup, they only lost to the meet Sedbergh this season and the match Eliza Mckendry eventual winners which meant they finished finished 1-1. We managed to comfortably Coaches’ Player: Hannah MacKay 2nd, just missing out on qualifying for the beat both QEGS and Kirby meaning that next round. it came down to goal difference to who was crowned U18 County Champions. U13 Sedbergh had a better goal difference The U13s had some tough fixtures this meaning, although we had qualified as season. They did, however, beat Bede Cumbria 2 for the North West Final, the Academy and held Rossall to a draw. In trophy was handed to them. the County Mini Tournament they had a tough draw so unfortunately missed out We travelled to Manchester for the North on the play offs. However in the 11-a-side West Final, and after progressing through tournament it was a different matter. The the tournament, met Cheadle in the final team really connected and went on to win which was a very narrow game. The 2nd XI all their matches. This meant they made the Hockey was fast paced, and despite The 2nd XI team were led by Hannah county finals where they played very well, having already played a full tournament Le Brocq who did a fantastic job in and finished 4th. group, the girls looked fresh. The teams organising and motivating the team were evenly matched with a number of throughout the season. The team only U12 chances throughout for both to take the managed one win this season, but against The U12 team have had a fantastic lead. Eliza McKendry seemed unpassable strong opposition, most of the defeats were season. They comfortably beat Sedbergh, in goal as she managed to save a number strongly contested and on another day Giggleswick, Durham, QEGS and Bede! of impressive shots from various angles. could have easily have become wins. The In the County Tournament they remained Futures Cup player, Esther Stronach, team spirit during the season was fantastic undefeated in all their matches to become showed she was a class above the Cheadle and despite often being the team behind, County Champions. Fantastic work girls! defense, beating them a number of times in they never ever gave up. 1:1 situations - but she just lacked a finish Hockey 7s (probably because Cheadle did seem to Throughout the season there was a good This 7s season we were very close to have a giant for a keeper!). attendance at training which reflected in the gaining some silverware - however just team’s performances on the pitch. The team narrowly missed out on both occasions In the second half, our lack of fitness have all improved throughout the season. by 1 goal, which was also the story of meant we were unable to maintain the our 11-a-side season. game’s fast passing and pacey runs. Our U15 At the AF 7s we had a tough group defence of Rosie Watson and Rachel Bell The U15 team made rapid progress but started confidently with a win over Macdonald worked hard, but a silly error let during the year and all showed great RGS Newcastle. The team executed the opposition through on goal. The pace of commitment to make this possible. game plans effectively, with a number the shot was just too much for Eliza to cope A measure of progress could be seen in of players stepping up from the 2nd XI with and they scored, meaning we failed to the two matches against our old rivals, due to injuries. All of our games were qualify as North West Champions by just Sedbergh. Very early in the season the played with pace, which is a particular

30 strength of ours. However, we could not were selected to represent Carlisle in the overall – a great result! hold of the strong attacking force of QES Year 7 Athletics Championships: Emily Kirby Lonsdale who seemed to have the Barnard, Anastasia Stone and Maria Tennis edge in terms of creativity in the middle. Graham. Emily Barnard, who won the Long The U13 girls performed well in their We did not, unfortunately, progress to Jump for the district, went on to jump group of the Cumbria Schools Tennis a final on goal difference. Tori Barbour further in the County competition finishing Tournament winning all of their was named player of the tournament for in a respectable 5th place. Maria Graham, matches, 12-0, and went on to meet Friars, for her commitment on the pitch who also won the District competition with a William Howard in the final. and her determination. In Glasgow, we throw of over 15m, competed in the Discus. The team, consisting of Anna Hope were determined to make the final after the She improved her distance to over 17m in Johnstone, Georgiana Irving, Isabel disappointment of our own 7s. We started the final, narrowly missing out on a bronze Milbourn and Beri Brown went on to win the the tournament well, with Charlotte Brooks medal by only 3cm. However, a personal final 12-0 to maintain their perfect score! playing up front. She managed to score a best in this event, was a great way to This means they are the Cumbrian League wonderful goal after a 1:1 situation in the finish the season. In the last week of term, Division 2 Champions! circle. Beating Hutchinson’s 1-0, we felt Anastasia achieved a PB in the Cumbria confident that we would progress. We then League 150m with a time of 21.5 seconds. The U15 girls team also won all their fixtures, played Glasgow High School, drawing 1-1. This pushed her up in the rankings to 3rd 12-0, and went on to meet Sedbergh in the Our 3rd game was the toughest, and we place in Cumbria and into the top 30 in the final. They played very well but lost 10-2, so seemed to lack concentration as fatigue set North West (under 13’s). were runners up in the County. in. All we needed was a draw to progress and the game was 0-0 for the duration. With The U15A team had a tough draw. However pressure on our defence, May, Esther and they did very well to convincingly beat Rosie worked tirelessly to save the constant William Howard and Keswick B. They lost attacking threat with Rosie and Esther their other 2 fixtures against Keswick A, and defending a number of penalty corners. Eliza Nelson Thomlinson A too, had had an amazing tournament in goal and it was looking like we would progress Rounders through to the final. However, 1 minute This season the teams have played before the end of the game our opposition many competitive matches against managed to break through and score a lifted QEGS, Sedbergh and William Howard. goal, meaning we didn’t progress to the next The teams’ batting and fielding have really round. However, we went out to the eventual improved and there have been many good winners of the tournament, Fettes, which Netball wins. Our Rounders tournaments were was some comfort. The standard of Netball has improved unfortunately rained off this year after dramatically this year. We have played an hour of play, but we look forward to A fantastic couple of tournaments for the schools that normally have beaten us competing again next year. Seniors which is a positive encouragement convincingly – but not this year! for next season. The highlight must go to the U15 team Show Jumping who had some very close matches against We had 3 full teams in the 75cm Athletics Barnard Castle, Giggleswick and Durham. In category at the Inter Schools Show The strength and depth of the girls’ all these they just lost by one or two goals. Jumping Competition this year. Athletics has continued to increase this They finished the season off by comfortably They all looked very smart as they were year, with record numbers attending winning the City Schools’ Tournament. using the newly purchased saddle cloths club after school on a Monday. from the PTA! The team, comprising of This year, the Intermediate girls were the The U14 team also had some tough Olivia Graham, Chelsea Pohlandt-Buttle, only ones to progress through to the North matches but the team really improved Thiane Pohlandt and Annie Smith performed West final of the English Schools Track throughout the season, and they ended on really well in both rounds to finish nd2 overall. and Field Cup. Finishing 2nd in the Country a high by finishing runners-up at the City Beri Brown, in 1st Form, produced the round at Hexham, the girls then travelled Schools’ Tournament. fastest round of the day overall to help her to Blackpool where they represented the team to finish rd3 . School with pride. Competing against The U13s had a real mixture of results. much larger schools, they finished in a very However it all came together at the City credible 5th place. Three girls also gained Schools where they played some great selection for the District; Claudia Whitaker netball. They won 4 matches and only lost in the 1500m, Thiane Pohlandt in the High to the eventual winners and runners-up, to Jump and Jane Brass in the Hurdles. Jane take 3rd place. went on to be County Champion for this event and gained County honours. Well The U12 team had a good season done Jane! winning most of their fixtures. They beat Giggleswick, Durham and William Howard. We have had many fine performances on They also travelled to Barnard Castle to the track and field this year. The following play in their annual tournament to finish rd3

03 31 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING

Adventurer, ocean-rower and triple Guinness World Record holder, Jan Meek presented the prizes at our Junior School Prizegiving this year. She made a fantastically inspirational speech to pupils about what can happen when you say ‘Why not?’ when presented with an opportunity...

Jan has rowed over 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with her son in a 23 foot wooden rowing boat, walked to both the Magnetic and Geographic North poles, tackled Mount Kilimanjaro and trekked to Everest Base Camp! She shared her experiences with a captivated audience in the School Chapel, before handing out a range of academic, progress and effort prizes for pupils from Kindergarten to Junior 4.

Music was provided by a Piano Trio, and the Chamber Choir, and the Heads and Deputy Heads of School, Wilf Webster, Okan Akdeniz, Freya McCall and Georgia Brownlee concluded the ceremony with their personal thanks, before the Junior School all sang ‘You Shall go out with Joy’.

What can happen when you say “ ‘Why not?’ ”

32 SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH DAY

The newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria, Peter McCall, was the guest speaker at this year’s Senior School Speech Day.

Senior School pupils, staff and parents crammed into Carlisle Cathedral where they were welcomed by the Headmaster before Peter McCall, in his first appearance after being elected, regaled the audience with his experiences of serving with the Army in Sierra Leone where he commanded the military teams in 8 counties to coordinate government, police, relief agencies and charities for the relief response to Ebola.

The theme of the Speech was very much about the necessity of team work. After the prize giving, Head Girl and Head Boy, Hannah Le Brocq and Theo Lewthwaite, concluded the morning with an emotional speech about their time at Friars and a rousing rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ was sung.

03 33 CHAPLAINCY

This academic year saw the arrival Gaskin. The bidding prayers were said in Augustinian Values Institute (AVI) of the School’s new Chaplains, Sr a range of the different languages spoken Conference, San Diego Vivian Onyeneho, HHCJ (September by the students including, Chinese, Arabic, Over February half term, 5 colleagues from 2015- February 2016) and Sr Margaret Spanish, French and German. the School attended the AVI in San Diego, Ochigbo, HHCJ (February 2016-date) North America. The international conference members of the Religious order; Sisters The Junior School gathered in Chapel on was hosted by St Augustine High School, of the Handmaids of the Holy Child the last morning of the Summer term, to and was attended by Augustinian Educators Jesus from Nigeria. celebrate the life and year of the School with from Australia, Ireland and North America. a Thanksgiving Mass. It was a special, The conference was a tremendous Spiritual Activities moving mass led by Canon John Watson, opportunity for Austin Friars’ colleagues In November, 1st Form were involved in the to particularly celebrate and bless the Junior to gain a fuller insight into the values of St Augustinian Focus Week. The intention of 4 children as they prepare for their journey Augustine and to consider, in discussion the week is to truly develop an insight into into Senior school. with other Augustinian Educators, how to Augustinian Spirituality. It allows the pupils nurture these values on return to the school and staff the opportunity to look at the life In his homily, Canon Watson paid particular community. and works of St Augustine, his history, his devotion to the values of understanding, journey in life and how this led to our friendship and love, inspiring the children to School community. hold dear these gifts, and to take them with them into the Senior School. The focus week provides pupils access to this spirituality through a creative curriculum New Staff Induction to Clare Priory such as studying Frescos depicting the life A visit to Clare Priory in Suffolk allowed 5 of St Augustine in Art, performing scenes new staff (and an old boy) to spend 2 days Augustinian Values Retreat, from the Confessions in Drama, discussing reflecting on St Augustine’s teachings and San Gimignano St Augustine’s writings in English to name philosophy, and how they remain important In June, a group of 11 from the Austin Friars just a few. in the Friars’ community today. Through School Community made a pilgrimage to discussion, it was clear that the values of the spiritual home of St Augustine, San The Stations of the Cross were carried out ‘Unity, Truth and Love’ are evident in School Gimignano. Staying in the Il Convento di on Friday lunchtimes with staff and pupils life, and the idea of a teacher who adapts Sant ‘Augustino, the life, teachings and taking turns to lead the Reflections. At the to meet the educational needs of the child, spirituality of St Augustine were explored. end of the Lenten season, the Passiontide is very much practised at School from day The group had an opportunity to explore Service was conducted for both Junior and to day. It was an opportunity in the busy the journey to spirituality undertaken by the Senior schools. Staff and pupils took academic year, for new members of staff to Saint Augustine through a session looking part in reading the Reflections and acting appreciate the special ethos of the School. at the famous frescos by Benezzo Gozzolii, the passion play. which adorn the walls of the San Gimignano chapel. The group also visited a female The ‘Pilgrim Statue’ travelled to every order of Augustinian nuns at Monastero di School in the Catholic Diocese of Lancaster. Leceto. Living in isolated woodlands, the It arrived at Austin Friars on Monday 4th Augustinian nuns dedicate their life to prayer July and stayed until Thursday 7th July. and the group were able to gather in their During this period, the school held both chapel for evening prayers and singing with the Welcome and Goodbye ceremonies, the nuns. conducted by Fr John Miller. There were Bible Readings, exposition of the Blessed Augustinian Congress, Madrid, Sacrament, Bidding Prayers and the making “Love and do what you will” – for an of the Mercy Tree. Pupils made cards in empathic and emotional School. which they wrote what they will do. These The Madrid AVI gave a number of staff cards were then hanged on the Works of an opportunity to reflect on what it is that Mercy Tree displayed in the Chapel. makes us different as Augustinian educators and how we can develop our own practice for the benefit of our communities. The particular focus was on understanding how our emotions and those of our students impact on teaching and learning and how a better understanding can create a more positive and effective learning environment.

To create opportunities for Christians from other denominations, 2 Anglican Communion services took place, presided by Rev Nigel Beer from St Michael’s Anglican Church Stanwix.

This years’ U6th Leavers’ Mass was held on May 25th, presided by Fr Anthony

34 2016 U6th LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS Maya Alberti Central Lancashire Photography 2017 Willow Appleby Liverpool Law and Film Studies 2016 Victoria Barbour Stirling Business Studies and Marketing 2016 Kathleen Barker Central Lancashire Interior Design (Foundation Entry) 2017 Francesca Bertoletti Cambridge English 2016 Lloyd Clark Edinburgh College Developing Sporting Practice - Rugby Ben Davidson GAP Charlotte Doble York Historical Archaeology 2016 Robert Ewart Oxford Physics (4-year MPhys) 2016 Cameron Gilchrist Queen Margaret, Edinburgh Business Management 2016 Charles Graham Northumbria Business with International Management 2016 James Green Leeds Philosophy 2016 Hardy Hamilton Aberdeen Engineering 2016 Marcus Hannon Durham Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations 2016 Christian Harrison-Rogers Southampton Solent Maritime Business with Placement 2016 Charlotte Hattrell Edinburgh History 2016 Lucy Hodgkiss Lancaster Geography 2016 Jake Kirkpatrick Edinburgh Chemical Physics 2016 Laurence Kirton Bath Spa Geography 2017 Hannah Le Brocq Edinburgh Psychology 2016 Jude Lester Liverpool Mechatronics and Robotic Systems 2016 Theo Lewthwaite Sheffield Biomedical Sciences 2016 Hannah Mackay Aberdeen Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) 2016 Harry Martindale Central Lancashire Product Design 2016 Hannah McMillan Keele Pharmacy 2016 Benjamin Nicholls Liverpool Marketing with a Year in Industry 2016 Molly Reay Glasgow History of Art 2017 Ben Reid GAP Molly Rennie Aberdeen Business Management and Psychology 2016 William Scott Robson Newcastle Mechanical Engineering 2016 St George’s University of Samuel Tang Paramedic Science 2016 London Rosemary Watson Nottingham Trent Equestrian Psychology and Sports Science 2016 Crystal Webster Aberystwyth Psychology/Criminology 2016 Charlotte Wilson Cumbria Criminology with Applied Psychology 2016

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