The Edwardian

The News Magazine of St Edward's College July 1996 Issue 16

Friends of St Edward's College Vice Presidents 1996 Colonel J.G. Bryson Mr w.E. Hughes HH Judge J. Morgan Dr D.O. Hughes Mr S.E. Mann Mr C. McDermott Sir Brian Pearse Mr J. Granby St Edward's Royal Visitor INSIDE

Duchess Opens Sports Complex Staff Farewells pages 2 &3 former Chairman of At the end of the music, Graham Events Governors after whom the Ion, Head Boy, presented our Sports Complex has been visitor with tapes of the & ChaDenges pages 4·7 named. Cathedral Choir and a The Duchess was her photograph showing Sixth Junior School usual charming and Formers and members of staff pages 8 & 9 interested self. She first who had accompanied a party of Functions & of all met the excited children to Lourdes under the Nursery children, who auspices of the Handicapped Celebrations pages ),0& 11 delighted her. From Children's Pilgrimage Trust. there the Duchess went to The Duchess, a Patron of the Drama Society the Sports Complex HCPT, showed great interest in pages 12& 13 where Judge Morgan and this trip and asked to meet Mr Edwards and Mrs anyone who had taken part. Exchange Visits Young, the Deputy Heads, She met both students and & SchOol Trips Head Girl, Clare Britton presents a posy were presented. In the members of staff before leaving . pages 14 . 17 on the Duchess' arrival. swimming pool she for her next engagement at Alder M~icNews St. Edward's College was watched Junior School children Hey Children's Hospital just page 18 honoured on Thursday 18 April having a swimming lesson as over one hour after arriving at by the visit of HRH the Duchess well as Year 11 practising life the College. Sports News of Kent who came to officially saving. A stop at the netball TERRY DUFFY pages 21· 24 open the Judge John Morgan court came next before the walk Sports Complex. out to the new Astroturf where The Duchess, a Catholic, kindly both hockey and tennis were accepted the invitation made going on. The return walk after her visit to Liverpool's passed by Junior School Metropolitan Cathedral last year. rounders, athletics and rugby Amid tight security and a well training before the party entered rehearsed schedule organised by the Sports Hall to see Sixth SEC Registrar Mr Terence Duffy Formers using the climbing wall. and the Merseyside Lieutenancy The Duchess then unveiled the Office, the Royal party flanked plaque (afterwards fixed in the by police outriders arrived at Sports Complex foyer) and 11.1 0 am. The Duchess was signed the Visitors Book. welcomed by Headmaster John A short walk to the Bryson Hall Waszek who presented the followed where Colonel Graeme Chairman of Governers, Michael Bryson (another former Byrne, Brother Francis Hall, the Chairman of Governors) was Vice Provincial and the Head presented as well as Bishop Girl, Clare Britton, who Malone and Mr Sweeney. The presented a posy. party took their seats and were Chief guest was His Honour entertained by the Girls' Choir Unveiling the Plaque· Judge John Morgan, St Edward's and the Cathedral Choristers. 'The Judge John Morgan Sports Complex" The End of the Line 'Lassie'?) However, the mundane timetable, which became ever more disciplinary action and the complex in response to changing Mr Tony Edwards supervision of detention were only educational needs and the expansion spent his early the superficial face of a man who in pupil numbers at the College. years at a Kirkby spent a large amount of time working However, it is as a teacher of Comprehensive behind the scenes for the benefit of Mathematics that Geoff will be best teaching boys many students who may one day remembered. His contribution to the more likely to go realise how much they owe to him. on to become Maths Department was immense. He World Boxing This concern for others has always was an inspiring and gifted teacher, Champions than to been an important part of Tony's life. always challenging his pupils to look reach the higher It is well known that he has been an beyond the obvious and to think for levels of academia. He active member of Amnesty themselves, and insistent on the arrived at St Edward's in 1963 to teach International for many years and now highest standards. He encouraged his Biology. At that time, Biology was that Tony Edwards is to retire, it will pupils to participate in local and only taught to a small number of boys not be to relax or tend his garden but national Mathematics competitions in the Sixth Form - scientists who to meet the new challenges that his and rejoiced in the many successes couldn't do Maths! However, his strong Catholic faith demands. We they achieved. Literally thousands of knowledge, enthusiasm and popular wish him well. his pupils have cause to remember style of teaching soon recruited M Stephenson him with affection and gratitude. students with the potential to reach As a colleague, he was invariably Mr Geoff Robinson, who retired in the highest level in the fields of helpful and a fount of common-sense July as Head of Maths, will medicine, veterinary science, dentistry advice. He has a keen sense of long be remembered and allied professions, scientific humour - many of his pupils and for the sheer research and teaching. colleagues will be quick to dedication and acknowledge that after being on the Tony, of course a former pupil of St profeSSionalism receiving end! - and could always see Edward's was a talented sportsman he brought to his the humorous side when problems gaining his colours in Athletics, Rugby many and varied arose. We offer Geoff and Eileen our and Cricket. At University he played activities. His best wishes for a long and happy soccer but later returned to rugby, association with the retirement. playing for Sefton Rugby Club for College, as a pupil many a year. Like many players in his and teacher, stretches JFXM/JMcC level of rugby he only retired when back more than 50 years. As a keen his boots fell to bits and he wondered sportsman himself, he coached the For 25 years Mrs Cath Hickey, School whether it would be cost effective UI5 rugby team with great success for Secretary and for the last year, buying a new pair if he wasn't going many seasons and, more recently, was Headmaster's to go on playing long enough to wear in charge of badminton, a sport he still Secretary has been them out! He has taken many rugby enjoys, for a time. The Philatelic the voice at the and cricket teams in his time at St Society had flourished for many years end of the Edward's and only a few years ago he under his expert guidance, and he was telephone for and Brother Sassi were a formidable instrumental in the formation of the many parents. A duo taking the first year cricket team. Bridge Club. In its heyday, the Club good listener, Since 1976 Tony has been Deputy entered teams in the Merseyside tactful and Headmaster, amongst other things, Bridge League (an adult competition) responsible for keeping the pupils of and national school competitions. offered reassurance to parents, staff and pupils. the College on the straight and No school can function without a narrow. Patrolling the corridors, the timetable. For most of his career, Together with Breda Usher, who voice of authority would be heard Geoff was the guiding force behind retired last year, Cath was involved in 'Laddie .... .' (did he really call the girls the production of the College all the administrative tasks including,

2 Open Night, Prize Giving, the St appreciated his wide experience, both for the first time in two weeks. I shall Edward's Day Mass and the Entrance as a teacher and as an examiner, and never forget his reply to me, 'What do Examination. A succession of were always glad to hear his views, you want me to do in the second Headmasters Brothers Ryan, whether at formal meetings or as part week?' In those early days Bob was a Chincotta, Gillespie and Sassi and our of a friendly chat in the Prep. Room. magician at getting things working present Headmaster Mr J E Waszek He was a good professional, extremely and organised and in his spare time he have all benefitted from Cath's kind, methodical, very conscientious and started the very first departmental unassuming manner. Our always willing to try new methods, or club in electronics. In 1991 he was computerised administration has even new subjects, to fit in with the appointed a full member of the enhanced efficiency with regards to ever-changing demands of the teaching staff where his knowledge of paperwork and filing but Cath will be curriculum. electronics and his ability to captivate a hard act to follow when it comes to the pupils is well known. I for one Unfortunately for the Department, knowledge of the people and will miss his valuable contribution to Anthony's conscientiousness was no traditions associated with the College. the success of this department and his doubt at least partly responsible for support to me. May I wish him on Go to Cath with a problem and having his doctor advising him to retire a few behalf of all the staff a healthy and listened carefully she will say 'I'll light years early. But our loss is his family's happy retirement. my lamp' a reference to the votive gain and we sincerely hope that lamp in front of the statue of Mary Anthony will enjoy a long, healthy and SJQuarmby which has pride of place in her office. happy retirement with his loved ones.

We wish Cath and her husband, Ben, a GF Haimes Mr John Brennan long and happy retirement. They will arrived in be able to make full use of their September 1990 caravan retreat in North Wales. Mr Bob Webster after 9 years at Bluecoat School. However, this is not really the end of joined the College His reputation the line because Cath's grandson and in the summer of was based on grandaughter follow in their father's 1989 as a sound academic technician in the footsteps as pupils of St Edward's. teaching and firm CDT department. discipline. At this time the department was in Over his six year period at St Edward's, In July this year Mr he transformed the History its infancy and had Anthony Layng Department introducing Modern only just occupied its retired from World History at GCSE and Modern new premises on the ground floor of teaching, having European and the United States at the Design Centre. Imagine, if you been a valued Advanced Level. will, rooms and workshops where member of the His sixth formers and colleagues will machines lay in the middle waiting to College staff for remember him as a genuine human be connected, had tools and supplies ten years. being with considerable wit. Au fait piled high onto several benches with recent educational developments Anthony was a true because no racks or cupboards had and with excellent man-management Christian, always cheerful but never been built, and a store room three feet skills, he was a real asset to the Staff loud, a listener rather than a talker, thick on the floor with consumable Common Room. one of those quiet people who never materials. This was the scene that Though some will remember his complain and always ready to put greeted Bob on his first day, and to sartorial elegance, we will remember himself out to help another. His rub salt into the wound I told him that the man. colleagues in the Physics Department forty GCSE pupils were about to start JGC/VQ

3 The EdDlund Rice Run School pupils walk within the grounds of the College, a maximum of 4 circuits each of 1 kilometre. The event is open to all. Parents and friends of the College have entered the Fun RunIWalk every year. In fact, walking is more than encouraged, for many of the 'runners' it is an essential part. Pupils and staff show great commitment in both participating and organising resulting in a most enjoyable day for the school. This year, first pupil over the line was Robert Pope in 33 minutes. First parent over the line was Mr Renton (Kevin Year 12) who came 3rd. First member of staff over the line was Mr John Gresty who was 8th. In May each year we hold our Edmund Rice Fun Run and Walk. The sponsored event has been held for the past seven years (formally named Makeni Run) as a means of raising funds for the Christian Brothers' Schools in West Africa. Over the years the event has raised several thousand pounds and has gone to improving facilities and resources in Schools. We are twinned with St Edward's School in Sierra Leone and this year we hope to purchase items of equipment for them. Senior school pupils run or walk around the course in Croxteth Park of either 5 or 10 kilometres. The Junior Amnesty International

An Amnesty International group was established An assembly delivered to Years 12 and 13 about by Year 12 students, chaired by Steven Crellin, human rights proved to be thought provoking and affiliated to British Amnesty this year. and controversial, but highlighted the fact that Amnesty International was first established in we often take our rights for granted. This is not 1961 to work for human rights and justice world­ the case for millions of men, women and wide. It attempts to pressurise governments, children in every continent who live in daily fear. leaders and officials to recognise human rights violations in their own countries and deal with A recent 'Cluedo' fund raising event raised over them and provide justice. £50 to help the Amnesty cause. It is our hope to extend the activities of Amnesty to years 10 and The growth of the school group is still in its 11 in the next few years and in doing so help infancy, but we have tried to establish a pattern many who depend on our collective letter writing from our meetings. Our work this year has for solace and justice. involved letter writing campaigns to pressurise leaders and activists in countries such as The work of Steven Crellin and others in Year 12 Bosnia, Rwanda and China. These are have helped to launch the Amnesty group countries where human rights have been successfully this year, and we hope that their disregarded and where dreadful atrocities have achievements will be the basis for the growth of been committed by individuals and governments. a St Edward's Amnesty group in the years to Response has been poor from these countries come. and people such as Dr Karadjic and General Kjladic have even proved elusive to the G. Gordon authorities.

24 May saw St Edward's College appear on the World Wide 1St Edward's Web. Mr Sprague created and published a three page web site for the College. Internet gurus can visit the site at Gets Netted' http://users.aol.com/steddies

4 ",""It~ Quiz Night EXPERIENCE in aid of Lourdes Pilgrimage We endeavour to offer each pupil in Year 11 two On Friday 26 January this year a Quiz Night in Aid weeks work experience after the GCSE examinations of the Lourdes Pilgrimage took place in the at the end of June. Unfortunately, we do not have College dining hall. The event was extremely well enough quality placements to offer, especially with supported by both parents and staff with over 100 professions such as medicine, law, accountancy etc. people attending and, by the end of the evening a Increasingly, admissions tutors at Universities are staggering £568 had been raised. demanding that applicants have completed a period of work experience, and in some cases will not It was a very enjoyable evening and a resounding consider a pupil without work experience whatever success - the spirit of the event being exemplified his/her grades. If you could offer a pupil one, or two by the winners, the Woollybacks (from Widnes - weeks work experience in 1997, we would he most where else!) re-donating their prize money - a grateful if you could contact the college. Any offers gesture which was much appreciated. or enquires can he made to Miss Cooper or Mr Gordon. On behalf of myself and Patrick Duffy I would like to express my gratitude to everybody who helped out on the evening, not least the Sixth Formers A 'W.I.S.E.' Choice who gave up their Friday night to cajole everyone The Engineering Council runs the Women Into out of their hard earned cash, but particularly I Science and Engineering (W.I.S.E.) Campaign to promote engineering as a suitable career among girls would like to thank Mr & Mrs Gilbertson for and women. organising the Quiz itself - it was such a success The WISE Vehicle Programme is one of the initiatives I'm afraid they might have landed themselves a run on behalf of the Engineering Council by the job for life!

Nottingham Trent University. Each year the technology ~------~ bus visits Hillside School. Breeze Hill, Bootie and this Once again, year saw girls from Year 9 participate in the thank you to all programme. those who attended and gave so generously and we hope to see you, and others, again next year.

Sue Giles , PARENTS Year 9 girls on the WISE. Technology bus ASSOCIATION WISE had provided for this occasion, a motor coach in the form of a leaming centre, fitted out with various SUMMER FAIR '96 technical activities ranging from Electronics to Pneumatic Control and also some Computer Aided The Parents' Association held its Summer Fair on Design. The girls could take turns in small groups at Sunday 19 May and despite the uncertain weather, trying these activities to see if the suited their interests. the Fair attracted a large Crowd. Upon arrival at Hillside, we were warmly welcomed by Mr Evans, Head of CDT at the school. He gave a brief There were plenty of attractions on offer with Craft introduction to the scheme and then showed a video stalls, fairground rides, bouncy castles, face painting of the aims of the WISE organisation. The girls then and if that didn't lighten your pocket there was the proceeded to try the activities in turn. These included a drawing which was computed generated, a number usual mix of games of luck and skill involving ducks, of electronic tasks ra'nging from a light operated switch balls, bottles and cuddly toys. to a disco active lighting system, and also some air­ controlled door opening devices and lifting apparatus. The first prize in the raffle of £200 cash was won by The girls enjoyed the day and felt it was both Mrs Metcalf, a Runnymede parent. educational and interesting. A vote of thanks was given to the organisers from both WISE and Hillside After a very long and hectic day, when the pennies High for providing such an insight into technology. It is were counted the Fair raised over £ 1000 which is to likely that the motor display coach will return next be added to other money raised by the Parents' year. Association and used by the College in a number of R J Webster ways.

5 In the final month of last The practice Expedition was, summer's term we saw the for this group then, a first Gold Expedition ably led by Duke of taste of the wilderness of last year's Head Boy, David North Wales. Lambert, cover nearly sixty The group were extremely miles in four days. Their Edinburgh pleasant and enthusiastic assessor praised them highly throughout their trip and, saying that they were, perhaps most noticeable, perhaps, the best group he nearly every participant had ever assessed. came and thanked the Certainly this accolade will members of staff. A be hard to follow. gesture that did not go Early in September our last unnoticed. Silver Group took part in As is our policy Year 11 is a their assessed expedition in period of time when we do the Lake District. The not, actively, engaged the members of the group, participants as they have Graham Ion, Krystina the demands of Lithgow-Smith, Mark coursework Ramsdale, and Robert Pope, examination Paul Prayle and preparation Michael Youds upon their proved time. There themselves to be are quite a a very worthy member of quintet, students who completing their attend the mileage in an Climbing extremely proficient Club and cheerful manner. sessions and, perhaps, Year 10, as notable anticipated, amongst these were keen to are Matthew join the Gilmore and Paul scheme when it was introduced to climbers but also them. Some raised some money seventy students through a sponsored 'signed up' and climb. started to attend the weekly Canoeing club attracts a meetings. A faithful group of paddlers; number 'fell by the David Pinnington, Peter wayside', unable to Gregory, IainJones, Michael sustain the commitment Youds and Paul Prayle that is required. Yet, by amongst them. There are a the time we were ready to number of students from have our first camp we year 10 and 11 who may, if were pleased to see some they continue to progress, 22 participants eager to not only become fine test those skills they had canoeists but will be names learnt in the safety of the that will appear in this classroom. report in subsequent years. This year we decided to enrol sixth form students into the Gold Level. In November last year a few CAFOD hardy souls, such as Patricia Minogue, Kelly Gallagher, Ramona Hedge and Ruth Wallace took refuge in a stone barn in Ogwen Valley for a FAMILY FAST weekend of training and earlier this year they These two days are now well established in St Edward's returned to North Wales to the relative luxury of diary and are well supported, The idea of course is to show Siobod, a Christian Brothers centre near Capel solidarity with the starving of the world by giving up our Curig. Here the cooking talents of Year 12 students, usual lunch for a Cafod Lunch, This stretches to a bowl of such as Peter Templeton,Jonathan Feeney and soup with a roll and an apple. Daniel Bunstone were put to the test as they prepared gourmet meals for their group. We are now raising over £400 per lunch - held just after It was also this trip that saw the trials for the school Ash Wednesday and in October. Luge team by Peter Armitage, IainJones, James Congratulations to all who make the effort. A number of Britten and Mark Ramsdale. Elsewhere, while this people in the Third World are better off for our small group was practising its ice-braking technique, sacrifices. We hope to add 'events' to future Cafod Michael Youds and Paul Prayle were practising ice­ breaking of another sort. They were with the young Lunches, prayer Vigil and even a 24 hour fast in College. women from Plessington High School who will be Then to really highlight the injustice of the food distribution joining them on their assessed expedition inJuly. we are trying to work out how to include a small number of While this trip is taking place in the summer the people who 'win' a raffle for a super lunch eaten whilst and remainder of the group will be taking part in a six­ in the midst of the rest of us on our meagre meal. Any day training expedition. other suggestions?

Although the scheme is best known for its outdoor MICHAEL W BROOKS adventure there are many other aspects of the award that take place during the year and involve many staff giving up their time to assist individuals. My ARKWRIGHT StDOLARsmp thanks, as always, go to those who help in any way. AJ Treherne Congratulations - Matthew Wong This year seven students were nominated by their teacher to sit the Arkwright Scholarship examination. Passo,ver This was the highest number ever. I congratulate all those who took part. Two of the seven students, March 18 saw the celebration for the fourth year of the Passover for Christians. As usual we Matthew Wong and Leanne Olsen were successful at held it in the dining room and just under fifty being selected for interview at Trent College. This in its people turned up in friendship or family groups. self is no mean feat as 370 candidates (of the highest Although the Jewish Passover gave us our Mass calibre) from all over the country submitted examination there are not too many similarities! The scripts where only 50 would be selected for interview. atmosphere begins a little similarly but soon The interviews lasted for two days during the Easter changes from fairly formal to that of a party - Holidays and Matthew and Leanne both gave creditable and that's right. It is a celebration of the Jewish performances, however, it was disappointment for history and particularly the night of freedom Leanne who worked extremely hard and gave her best when the angel of death passed over Egypt but I must congratulate Matthew who was awarded a killing the first born and finally persuading two year Scholarship from the trust. Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free. The Arkwright Scholarship is a national scheme which Our celebration of the Passover is basically a seeks to promote the study of design and technology meal spread over two hours. It begins with song, a little stiffly especially as it is throughout the United Kingdom. Its scholarships are unaccompanied. As the wine takes hold, very competitive and are extremely prestigious with wide tongues loosen and laughter takes over. The ranging opportunities for the scholar. The Arkwright history of the event, peppered with toasts, Scholarship Trust administers the Scheme and follows precedes the meal which is usually a chicken the progress of all its Scholars from the start of their 'A' salad followed by fruit salad - with more red Levels until they finish their university course. wine! Then there is the washing up! During this period the Scholars are invited to a 'club It is an enjoyable occasion well worth meeting' biannually and will take part in conferences sampling. So look out for it next Lent and don't and exhibitions used to promote the scheme to industry. miss it! There may also be the possibility of work experience Michael W Brooks with the individual company sponsoring the Scholar. S J Quarmby

7 JUNIOR JUNIOR SPORTS JUNIOR SPORTS JUNIOR SPORTS

Netball

Junior School Year 5 and 6 pupils participated in the Catholic Schools Cup and League. Although the team were knocked out in the early rounds of the cup and the league, this did not deter their enthusiasm and hard work throughout the netball season!

During the Inaugural Christian Brothers Netball Tournament held at St Mary's in February, Laura Tipping was chosen as Best Player of our squad. Well Done Laura and well done the team! _._._._._.-P. Brophy Girls Hockey

A big well done to all the girls who participated in hockey. A brave turn out on cold Friday evenings after school. All the girls played with enthusiasm and commitment. The AJIS Tournament at Kirkham Grammar was a great success, Back Row: James Watts, Blake Riley, MarkJacobson, Nicholas Manning, Edward Knowles, resulting in a 3rd and 5th place in the tournament groups. Tony Pramanik B.O'Keefee Middle Row: Thomas Quinn, Mark Lewis, Andrew Snodden Front Row: Mr Nolan, James Gallagber, Luke Crowder, Ian Price (capt.}, Kevin Adderley, _._._._---- Mattbew Saunders (v. capt.), Mr Goulboum Rounders (i.e. Mr Saunders and Mrs Crowder!) Throughout the year the boys were At the time of writing the junior School Rounders Team is still in its infancy - tremendous ambassadors for the school and their commitment was a credit to learning skills, positions, rules and working as a team. They have however, them. One of the most notable moments of the season was the winning of the already taken part in the AJIS Rounders Tournament held at the Arnold School, Inaugural Christian Brothers Junior Rugby Cup. The team were defeated only in Blackpool. It was an enjoyable but long day out. They were competing against their final match - but the statistics speak for themselves: schools from various parts of the North West. Points for 328 Points Against 82 They played 5 games and won 3 on the day. An excellent start to the rounders season. They have entered the liverpool Catholic Schools Cup and League and Well done boys for a terrific season. will also be playing against other independent schools and Christian Brothers Schools. _._------Cross Country Good Luck Girls! Cross country running remains the choice of the hardy few who venture out to --_._---_.- train and compete in races throughout the winter months of the Advent and Lent Swimming Club Terms. A core group of about 30 boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 took part in League races in the liverpool District Catholic Schools Association (LDCSA) The Junior School runs two very popular and successful swimming clubs, which and its consequent Championship races held at Wavertree Athletics Centre. cater for the differing needs and abilities of the children in the Junior School. Teams travelled to Altrincham for the annual Christian Brothers' event and to Cheadle Hulme for the AJIS (Association Junior Independent School) event The Monday night club is designed for children wanting to swim competitively with its 450 competitors taking on a long and demanding course. and train for the team. Due to the hard work and commitment of the children the team has seen victories against liverpool College, Merchant Taylors and St The boys and girls enjoyed some successes: Ambrose. They are currently training hard for the City Championships and the liverpool Catholic Schools Championships. L.D.C.S.A. Championship Races:

The Wednesday night club caters for non-swimmers and children wanting to gain Under 10 Girls team 3rd place (Small schools' category) swimming awards. This is a popular night for the younger swimmers in the school Under 10 Boys team 3rd place (Intermediate schools') who get the chance to experience a variety of fun water activities. Under 11 Girls team 2nd place (Small schools') Many of the children who began as non-swimmers in September are now eager to move to Monday nights and swim competitively for the school! Laura Pursall (Year 5) achieved 8th place overall in the Champion of Champions (LDCSA) race, giving her 1 st place in the small schools' category, whilst Nicola A big 'thank-you' must go to two of our parents who help out every week. Young (Year 5) took 2nd place in the same category. Daniel Thompson (Year _._._------5) achieved 3 rd place (intermediate schools' category) at the same race event. In the Christian Brothers' races the Girls team took the Merit Award for the Rugby Renaissance second year in succession.

The 95-96 Rugby season for the Junior school has been a incredibly successful Thanks must be offered to the dedicated group of parents who supported at one. each event and to Miss O'Keefee and Miss Marriot for their ever smiling

The boys put in hours of tough practice and training and obviously reaped the assistance with the teams. rewards. By the end of the season the rugby team even had a travelling fan club v. .Osbaldeston JUNIOR SPORTS JUNIOR SPORTS JUNIOR SPORTS

8 ~rIUNIO:R J "...... SCHOO,L Nursery Bible Reading The Nursery children enjoyed a pleasant outing to the theatre on Friday 17 May. Trophy The event 'Playdays' - a popular BBC Elizabeth Leyland also entered the Children's show avidly watched daily by Bible Reading Section. She was our children. The characters on screen awarded first place, receiving a came to life on the stage. The general distinction and the Eileen Mulhearne opinion of the children? 'It was great!' Memorial Trophy. P. Wilkinson Jane Britten Muslc, Poetry, Lights, Action! Good Shepherd The Junior School held their second For those parents of Junior concert of the year on Thursday 14 School children the Good . . -February in the Bryson Hall. It was Shepherd collection in the past Theteotre,b~~~~/~~®ryd}~:!" tambnngm~$igQJ~lr,{;Ir~r;;i:i)' i" an enjoyable evening with a variety meant hours of baking cakes .Sh ropsh,ire;proviped·. a;whofe and biscuits to be sold at sales of performers entertaining a large .rangeofacivel1tu~9u~ .~ctt~i~i~~' audience. The orchestra played for in school. This has been a Including cnmblng,abseillt;1g; the first time in public and made a wonderful way of raising canoeing,archer'y.prient~nt)g ( promising start. Daniel Rathbone money for the Nugent Care and tt,e highlight of. the week for and David King sang solos and Year Society to help fund its vital many~ the.~ip-Wire.; 6 pupil James Higham and James work. Gallagher sang a duet. Individual This year, however, our topic in instrumentalists included Hannah RE during Lent Term was going Brooks (cello), Philip Jones (piano) to be self-giving. What would and Lauren Waszek (flute). be better than asking the children to do something extra, The School Choir gave a lively give something up, do without - performance, beginning and ending all to help others, and not to the concert. We followed our usual receive materially, anything in tradition of interspersing poetry with return. music. The Speech Choir recited clearly and confidently. Individual We thought money raised poetry readings included Rachel would be lower but our children Doran, Michael Hale, Elizabeth as usual shone. They did extra The emphaSis was on jobs at home, gave up pocket Leyland, Rebecca Patterson and excitement, fun and attempting money and all to help others. Sneha Shah. physical anP mef)t$l .. of)allef)gas Jane Britten The Junior School raised a previously not enqololntered. wonderful £838.00. $af~ty, of QOurs~, was paramQunt1but ~~. ~t:tivitje~ .... Thank you allowedthechildl'~nto dlSCQ'lfer streh~ths $ndwe,akfl~ss,e~. in .... Success in Speech gr()Up. an~irtdivi4... alsltu~~lpf)~.i Our Speech Choir attended the Speech + Drama Festival at St George's Hall on Tuesday 19 March. They are an enthusiastic, talented team, and were delighted to win first prize with a distinction. They were praised for their . excellent choral work and natural rhythm.

The Junior School also entered individual pupils into the Festival - Rebecca Patterson of Year 3 achieved a distinction. Both Elizabeth Leyland and Michael Hale performed well. Michael entered for the first time and came 6th. Jane Britten

9 COLOURS DAY The highest honour that changes to the traditional Bolton, a former pupil of St the College can reward a programme of previous Edward's College and student for their years. Not only have new newly appointed Detective commitment and awards been included but Inspector of Crosby CID. endeavour to a particular the traditional speeches Mr Bolton who is a former activity over a number of given by various staff Great Britain athlete holds years is the award of Full members were replaced the Senior 100m and 200m Colours and Half Colours. with an elaborate records for the College. However, it has long been programme which In presenting Colours, Mr recognised that students contained a detailed report Bolton spoke of the ability lower down the school and on each activity and each of us has to achieve '. those who have given a included the names of success in sport, music or substantial commitment students receiving each in academic endeavours for a particular season also award. with commitment and need to be rewarded. It is It is hoped that this determination. for this purpose that programme will serve as a Our thanks go to Mr Bolton 'Commendation momento especially to for officiating at the Certificates' and Junior those students who will ceremony and to Mr Simon Colours have been leave us this year. Quarmby and Mr Simon introduced this year. Presenting the awards at Morgan who were This year's Colours the Senior Colours responsible for its Ceremony had many Ceremony was Howard organisation.

Captain's Cup Awards were made ATIWmCS: MUSIC: to Robert Pope Year 13 for A Evans, D Grace, R Pope, J Brannan, A Doddridge, G. Ion, P SUcock, P Stanley D Morgan, P Prayle, M Ramsdale Athletics, Dominic Carter Year 13 and S Shepherd for Cricket, Peter SUcock: Year 13 BASKETBALL: for Cross Country and John Lee J Vancheri, S Williamson RUGBY: C Campbell, A Evans, G Ion, Year 13 for swimming Ben CRICKET: A Short, P Stanley and Ambrose Year 12 was awarded D Carter, P Stanley S Williamson the swimmer of the Year Cup CROSS COUNTRY: SWIMMING: and Full Colours were awarded R Pope, B Renton and P SUcock G Ion, J Lee and J Ross to the following DUKE OF EDINBURGH: YEAR, 13: P Prayle and M Youds

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National Youth Music Theatre lisa Dalton in Form 9 Sefton has been invited to join the company of the NYMT's production of Bugsy Malone at the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy, Fife and George Square Theatre, Edinburgh during the Festival in August 1 996. lisa was selected from 2500 young people who attended NYMT national auditions. The NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE is a registered charity and is committed to working at a level of excellence with young people. Participants work in an amateur capacity, learning along side professional music and artistic directors, choreographers and production staff.

Lisa said of the audition "The audition lasted 1 2 hours, up and down to different musicals, auditioning for 4 parts. I was eventually told 6 weeks later, that I had been successful in the Bugsy Malone Musical. I now hope to go from strength to strength in theatre and television work as I love to sing, act and dance". lisa Dalton 9 Sefton PRIZE GIVING GCSE The annual Prize Giving, held for awarded to Matthew Buckley. This the second time at the cup joins the many handsome cups Certificate Metropolitan Cathedral, took place and trophies which the College is on a chilly Monday evening in proud to be able to award to Evening March. The wanmth of the pupils each year. audience's response to an inspiring Snowed Off Every year a group of pupils whose musical programme, The Royal achievements are outstanding leave Connection, soon drove away the Professor Christina Lyon was the Prize Giving ceremony with an chill. The music of composers anm full of cups and trophies; this guest speaker at the Year 11 including Purcell, Clarke and Elgar, year was no exception. The GCSE Certificate Evening and the Junior Choir singing a song former Head Boy, David Lambert, which took place in the attributed to Richard I and another now reading Geography at to Henry VIII provided a suitable College Hall on 16 March. Cambridge University, carried away mood for celebrating achievements four Grade A Advanced Level The presentation was of pupils past and present. Certificates together with five originally planned for 7 It was good to see so many fonmer glittering trophies. February when an pupils down from University to Regrettably, recollections of a unexpected bout of Arctic collect their 'A' Level Certificates happy evening are now tinged with and Awards. The reception in the weather left Liverpool under sadness as the Lord Mayor of Crypt afterwards enabled those a heavy fall of snow. St Liverpool, Councillor Michael Black, who had left St Edward's last July Edward's. like many other who presented the prizes and to exchange stories of University made the address, has since died. Liverpool schools. was closed life and catch up with College His obvious delight in addressing for two days. news. pupils of his old school was clear The evening saw a new cup being and he concluded his speech with Professor Lyon. who flew in awarded for the first time. The amusing anecdotes of his school that evening from a Law Judge Morgan Cup for Cathedral days. The warmth of his regard for conference in France. spoke Head Chorister, which was St Edward's and the young people entertainingly of her own rise presented to the College this year of the City of Liverpool will be to become the youngest lady by Judge John Morgan, was sadly missed. Mrs PYoung professor to take a Chair in Law in the country. She had originally planned to practise THE CLASS OF 1996 law but realised quickly that LEAVERS' SOCIAL her calling was in teaching. On Friday 28th June the Y13 The Thanksgiving Mass She distributed GCSE Leavers' Social took place for included an unsentimental yet Certificates to all Year 11 pupils, parents and staff in the very touching homily by pupils from the previous College Dining Hall. It was retiring Deputy' Head, Mr Tony academic year who were preceded by Mass in the Edwards. who recalled wryly accompanied by their proud College Hall celebrated by some of the year group's more parents. Father Peter Hannah, himself outstanding moments in their an old boy of the College. St Edward's career. A musical programme was The social. rather conducted by Mr John more formal than in Moseley. with solo previous years. gave performances by Elizabeth the pupils a chance to Fitzgerald (Y12) on bassoon. strut their Alan Doddridge (Y13) on sophisticated style piano. and Paul Prayle (Y13) with black ties and chic dresses in elegant on flute. The musical evidence. Poised and entertainment was completed mature young men by a roof raising performance and women they by the Y13 rock band The remained. until they Bitter Pills. took their party to the c.1. where the good The evening concluded with Headmaster John Waszek, Head Girl Clare Britton, times rolled until refreshments in the Dining Deputy Tony Edwards, Head Boy Graham lon, Deputy Mrs Patricia Young 5 a.m. Hall.

11 • An Inspec:tur Calls!! on! Mrs Burling, from a much more were fully involved, serving in a variety secure social background than her of 'back-stage' and 'front of house' roles, This year's St Edward's Drama Society husband, was splendidly 'frosty' and so that the whole team worked as a production was the twentieth century self opinionated in the interpretation closely-knit company throughout classic'An Inspector Calls', by J B offered by Elizabeth Fitzgerald (forever the whole rehearsal Priestly, which ran from 5-8 March, at 'Morticia' after her make-up was 7.30 each evening, in the Ley Hall. The applied)' a little more ehomely' but ~. play has a small cast - six main fulsomely self-satisfied and \ characters, plus a 'maid' with two small complacent, as conveyed by Clare 'walk-ons' but out of the audition stage Dahill. 1 emerged an unusual response to this factor - two entirely distinct casts, each Their daughter, Sheila, was played performing for two nights. This made it by Claire Black and Patricia fascinating to direct and Minougue, both of whom see it splendidly conveyed the sense of an eventually nice person, whose spoilt schedule, as and at times selfish nature had to be well as the week of the play dealt with as the plot progressed. itself. Everyone of them was a pleasure Both performances showed real 'fire' to work with, not only for the massive in the appropriate places, but again talent they showed and the entirely there were distinct differences in two professional standard they achieved, but equally powerful and convincing for their enthusiasm, hard work and interpretations. Eric, the Burlings' commitment all through the long and son, whose underlying 'better demanding process which leads to a nature' again has to emerge, like production of the quality. Sheila's from the effects of his pampered upbringing, was delightfully Many staff made tremendous take shape, for 'silly ass' in Richard Jones's contributions in so many ways - make- what emerged were two quite different performance (shades of Bertie Wooster!), up, costume, publicity and ticket sales, versions of each character and two rather more hesitant and showing an front-of-house organisation - and we distinctly different overall underlying vulnerability, as played by want to express our performances, yet both of which James Pearson - but both were thanks worked splendidly, as the warm suspiciously convincing in conveying response and appreciation of each Eric's growing drunkenness, as time nightfs audience more than endorsed! wore on! The play is set in the household of Mr Gerald Croft, Sheila's fiance and a Arthur Burling, a 'self-made man', 'great catch' was elegant, debonair, played by Joby Owens as a impenitent likeable and finally 'shallow', in 'scouser', but now complacently sure of Anthony Foy's interpretation, while his own success and status, and as a Stephen Parker made him more self rather 'smoother' character, yet still congratulatory and supercilious prone to make social from the beginning, building to the awareness of his real nature - but again, 'gaffs', to both worked remarkably well. 'I them all. The cast was completed by the superb technical standards were ~ enigmatic 'Inspector Goole', whose maintained by Mr Patrick Duffy (sound) investigation gradually reveals the and Mr Charles Hitchen (lighting, set truth about each of the characters, design and construction, and all over punctuating their complacent self- technical director). The production was images and showing them in their directed by Miss Kate Baldock and Mr true colours - from which only Don Crisp. Sheila and Eric truly 'learn' anything. Perhaps the final endorsement of the as played Brendan Casey was a waspish, success of the play was the sense of by Philip Gilbertson - with eccentric and finally impassioned disappointment felt by the whole a hither to unexpected 'St Helen's' Inspector, while Joseph Campbell was company when it was all over - so much accent (which suggested to some a more laconic, insinuating and 'cool' - so, that we have already begun work in hidden past as a rugby coach!) Both, almost 'Bogart meets the Inspector'! the next production, with the same however, admirably conveyed Burling's Again both performances were entirely company - 'The Importance of Being self-centred, pompous arrogance, and convincing and professional! how it was increasingly deflated and Earnest', to be performed next January - finally shattered, as the evening wore Each evening, the 'non-performing cast' details to follow!! I\Clj~ ()C

12 An In~pe(:t()r- Called 'Never in my 25 years of teaching have I We were having fun though, as fits of could wax in Birling's longer speeches but worked with a cast as dire as this; it's laughter and major deviations from the Liz, in her role as Edna, could still not text were commonplace. Miss Baldock, remember her six paltry lines. not even wooden, it's plastic' Mr Crisp's co-director-cum-producer in Dress rehearsals were dire, Don was The words still ring in our ears, even this crime, and our own dear prompter, tried desperate, drama was definitely doomed. long after Miss Baldock sat, stifling to keep us on the straight and narrow. When the lights went up on opening night giggles, on her toadstool, during Mr However, she did find our renditions of there was no turning back. Mr Crisp was Crisp's annual 'release of negativity'. the play more stimulating than Priestly's a gibbering wreck in the corner of the Things were not looking good for us; two original, yet unnerving in her harassed balcony, letter of resignation prepared weeks to production and Misses Black and role as prompter (especially when Sheila Dahill had still to grasp act three! St (after all, it's better to resign than be decided to go to bed half way through act Edward's Drama Society's reputation was sacked!) and Miss Baldock flicked, back two). in our hands - it was surely up the and forth, through the text, wondering proverbial creek without a paddle. With two weeks to go, it suddenly which page we would skip next. The early rehearsals had led us into a false dawned on us that books could not be The adrenaline surged through the veins sense of security - there was fun, frolics used in the night, time was running out, and the lines flowed freely (some and laughter for all, and it was downhill fun turned to fear. We all said, 'It'll be all evenings the majority were correct). We from then on in. We gonged our 'e's and right on the night' but faith was dwindling. should have more faith in that proverb, dropped our 'H's just once too often for Book concealing became a perfected art, everything was better than all right on the Mr Crisp's (by now) fragile sanity. He the Inspector's notebook became a haven night and a really great time was had by was a man on the edge, failure meant for those niggling lines Brendan and Joe all the cast. We all enjoyed the whole thespian obscurity, success .... where might couldn't remember, our lip reading experience immensely. it lead? became so impressive that Philip and Joby Arthur- and S¥bil l3ir-linlf ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A I:?evie"", u. T~k.e T~le.- The play 'The Turbulent Term of Tyke We had three rehearsals a week, on opening night finally arrived, and Tyler' began at the auditions. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday backstage the atmosphere was tense, actor had to be put into a group and nights. At first everyone was a bit but the whole cast pulled together and were given a scene from the play to act uptight, but after a while everyone supported each other. The 'baggy out. I was Mrs Sommers, and my friend became relaxed and got into their parts trousers' music, our cue, it was time for Kate was Tyke. Once we had done that more. The more we worked together, our first performance ...... we had to improvise a classroom scene. the better friends we became, which We had to wait a few days for the meant we had more. However, The play went brilliantly, on every night results. rehearsals weren't always fun they were everyone had lots of fun, we all enjoyed all very hard work, by the end of the ourselves and I can't wait for the next I was really shocked when Miss week I was exhausted. production! Fitzgerald said that I was Tyke Tyler, I was really happy, but I knew it would After 36 rehearsals, the time had come l\athO'n llebb. 7 livpe - be hard work from then onwards. to perform in front of an audience. The Jlla"lnQ the part vf "T"ke T"ler- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

13 ~t~torp 'm;rtp 13-17 April 1996 During the Easter break, Mr Crisp, Mr Beely, Miss McGlory and I had the pleasure of taking 36 Year 10 pupil to the Battlefields of World War One. We were based in Kortrijk (near Ypres), Belgium. As a core element of the History GCSE the pupil had studied the First World War - staff too, self confident in their knowledge of the period, yet nothing could have prepared us for the sights of the Ypres Sal ient and Somme region. The carnage, destruction, futi I ity and wasted life Nicola O'Donaghue (year 10) tries out the affected everyone on reconstruction of a trench sleeping quarters the trip, typified by of which Philip Dean had a sinking experience in!; the tears shed at the as well as seeing much original memorabilia of the Last Post Ceremony at period. One of the most poignant times was in the the Menin Gate. gargabsan Tyne Cot Cemetery, the memorial for The pupils were able overl00,000 young men killed at the first Battle of to experience the Ypres in the 'War to End all Wars'. In the middle of No Man's Land - original trenches - Mr It was a hardworking trip, but of course, we usually by this point the soldiers would Crisp was braver than have died, hence "Danger Tree" managed to find time for some fun! The fair was in some and dirtied his town and staff & pupils alike enjoyed the festivities feet cursing through of the Easter celebrations. The girls, however, learnt the sludge (Memories of an Owen poem sprang to an important lesson that short-skirts and fun-fair rides mind!), whilst others, namely Nicola O'Donoghue are not really the best combination! The final and Vikki Nemnes wore plastic bags on their feet afternoon was spent in the beautiful city of Bruges - instead! We also investigated the tunnels dug at a canal boat trip with the sun beating down Vinny ridge behind the Canadian Lines; bunkers completed a very memorable week. which Tom Heaven and Jamie McCarthy decided they would try and squeeze into!; mine craters one Many thank once again to Mr Crisp, Miss McGlory and Mr Beely for all their hard work and dedication. Until next year..... ? Miss V. T. Qurrey

Brian Noon, Mr Crisp & Humayan Baig inspect a preserved original trench in Sanctuary Wood near Ypres The History Trip Group Photo

14 SIXTH FORM LEADERSHIP COURSE · JULY '96 developed during our stay but most of all the will to succeed both as individuals and while working in groups was mightily in evidence. Many thanks to a svelte and daring Don Crisp, co-organiser and a source of great encouragement when I dangled, dry­ mouthed, a mother of three who should know better, 40 feet in the air and in need of a stiff drink. Special praise must go to Emma Waldron (13/5), who abseiled, canoed, caved and high wired in abject terror initially but overcame her fears in determination and Claustrophobia, vertigo, a good soaking. triumph. M. Nolan Are you looking for a personal challenge? You could do worse than try the high ropes, the cave maze or raft building at The Manor in Shropshire where 22 sixth formers with Mrs Nolan and Mr Crisp confronted their fears and tried to overcome them. The 3 day trip was organised with leadership in mind - and Ben Ambrose quickly led the way out of his canoe and into the freezing River Teme followed by Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Claire Black (5 times) who repeatedly fell out of their canoes. A variety of team efforts, initiative exercises, film directing talent and good humour was

On the weekend of 1 March 1996 Protection of Unborn Children'. we went to the annual 'S.P.U.C. Those who originally applied to go Youth Conference' at the Hayes s.p.u.c. had some worries. Someone said Conference Centre in Derby. The it would be a big Catholic event Merseyside group, consisting of CONFERENCE were we would be lectured on seven members from schools morals, in fact it was nothing of the around the region, got together in WEEKEND sort. The only problem members order to get to know one another. 1996 of S.P.U.C. have is with abortion; Eventually, when other groups had Stephen Logan the unlawful killing of a human life. arrived, some from as far away as Nothing was rammed down our Northern Ireland, we assembled in weekend progressed with a series throats, we just listened to a group the 'small conference room' to a of lectures and discussions, the of people who felt strongly about a wonderful welcome. The purpose burden of our new-found good cause. of the weekend was explained and realisation softened by coffee and For those who are interested there we all settled down to watch a tea-breaks, at which we could talk will be an INTERNATIONAL slide presentation on the reality of on a more personal level with other student conference in Edinburgh abortion. The scenes we saw group members or our new found this September and S.P.U.C. were sometimes grotesque but friends. always moving and I found myself officials will be willing to help with believing in a cause which had For those who don't know S.P.U.C. costs as much as they can. I hope before passed my attention. The stands for: 'The Society for The to see you there!

15 INTE,RCAMBIO '96 During our stay, we were privileged to witness the spectacular processions of the Holy Week celebrations, and who could forget the pounding drums at four o'clock in the morning as yet another procession After a 1 hour coach journey from Malaga, passed beneath the windows? film set where Westerns were once made. we finally arrived in the centre of Motril a This time it was 'The Good, The Bad, and Mr We also made rwo organised trips providing little before midnight where we were Mars', who was in his element practising his us with rwo contrasting experiences of warmly greeted by our Spanish friends and Clint Easrwood impersonations. their families. Andalusia. Our first visit was to Granada and the Alhambra. The Alhambra is an awe­ Undoubtedly the highlight of the exchange After a good nights sleep, the following inspiring insight into the unquestionable was the 'Convivercia' or Get Together, afternoon, we went to a reception at the beauty of Moorish architecture in the heart which took place in a beach-bar where the Town Hall, where we met the Mayor who of Andalusia and, despite the torrential rain, sangria flowed freely (for some) and the gave us a fascinating talk about Motril. food was plentiful and delicious. During the rest of our stay most of our this proved to be an unforgettable experience for all. A visit to McDonalds's in afternoons were spent in the cafes of The last three days of our stay were spent in the city of Granada followed which brought Motril, on the beach or in the park playing a Spanish School which gave a fascinating us back to modern day reality. The second football and basketball. Some of us even insight into another system of education organised trip was in total contrast to the attempted to introduce our Spaniards to the and perhaps made us appreciate our own a first. After a few hours spent walking game of Rugby, but, however, they were not little more. too keen on the physical contact included. around the beautiful cosmopolitan city of On Saturday evening, after being soundly Almeria with its pavement cafes and We need to thank the families and the beaten at football, we made an enjoyable exclusive yacht club, we headed off into the teachers, especially Mr Mars, who made the trip to a disco on the beach. Andalusian Desert, to the Mini-Hollywood Intercambio so enjoyable. Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust Lourdes 1996 The funds had with Fr. Andrew! all gained, as been raised, The two groups became one aod it is an understatement to individuals the sweaters say that a great time was had by all, children aod helpers and as a purchased, alike. We visited the important sites with them, the group. We Sainsbury's Basilica, the grotto and the baths. Being with them added a remember­ had been whole new dimension to the enchantment and mystery of edjust how graced with Lourdes. The Trust Mass of 'Songs of Praise' fame, at the much the our custom Church of Saint Bernadette, was probably one of the best children had aod so we were aod most uplifting masses that aoy of us had ever taken part benefitted from prepared (or so in. It was full of fun. We sang all the best songs and their holiday and we thought) for our hymns, 'Rise aod Shine' being a group favourite, and it was we realised that that momentous pilgrimage to an opportunity to try aod get our faces on television. was our motivation. All the Holy Shrine of Lourdes. The spirit was undoubtedly good things come to an end and it was these final images of willing but faith, especially in Mr Duffy's driving, had The highlight of the working week was the day trip to Lourdes that we took home with us. There is always next diminished by the time we reached the M6. (Miss Giles Gavarnie. The glorious weather aod the backdrop of snow year and we all want to go back. was a better driver!) A lifetime later, we arrived at the capped mountains made a beautiful setting. The sun was hot aod sunburn was rife, on the other hand, the river was hotel in a dishevelled state. Tired and hungry we headed Post Script straight for the dining room, we wished we hadn't. Indeed, cold, ice cold, as maoy of us found out. the children had the precedent was set, a strict adherence to fasting aod the time of their lives which gave us all an extra boost and Between October 1995 aod March 1996 the Lourdes group abstinence was to be followed (until we found helped us to enjoy ourselves even more. worked to raise funds for their pilgrimage. My thanks to all McDonalds!). The week went all too quickly aod none of us waoted it to who helped. Saturday was orientation day, as we attempted to find our end. Our last night was spent at the grotto. The quiet There is always a worry that when you get to Lourdes there bearings. That evening we went to Pius X underground car stillness that reigns during the night and the sound of the will be problems, I had no need to worry. This was my park (Basilica) to attend the Easter Vigil. Two aod a half River Gave flowing gently in the background gives an eighteenth pilgrimage aod it was probably the best. I hours aod six languages later we escaped to sample, for the atmosphere that is so amazing, it is indescribable. We cannot thank the group enough for what they did during first time, Lourdes culture - i.e. the after working hours reflected on the past week and the satisfaction that we had Easter week. The bonds that were formed will last and I entertainment. will never forget the silence aod the emotion of our nights The next day, our freedom disappeared as Group 182 from in the grotto. Lourdes is not the usual school trip, but then Upminster, Essex, descended upon us. These children were again these are not the usual school students. My thanks to the reason why we had come, we began to wonder exactly Sue Giles who gave so much to this project, for her support what we had let ourselves in for. Evening came, morning aod strength which she gave to all of us will not be came .... the priest came. We hoped that Fr. Andrew could forgotten. do something with the French baguettes and fish, to So now to next Easter and if aoyone would like to compensate for the hotel food, sadly not. He was, however, contribute to our fund raising, please contact ourselves at more successful with his version of the water into wine the College. trick - you never had an empty glass when you were out Patrick G Duffy

16 DUFTON £e 'Iouquet - 'Easter '96. The French trip took place at the start of the Easter holidays when Year 7 and 8 pupils went with RETREAT Miss Clooney, Mr Beeley, Miss Fell and Mr Wilkinson to Le Touquet in Northern France, It was at the end of a cold December week that On the morning of the trip we met at school at 5,15am. We drove down to Dover, stopping the second Retreat for Year I I was to take place. twice on the way. We caught the ferry to Calais and drove to our hotel in Le Touquet. Our bus December 8th saw fourteen students along with driver was called Maurice and remained with us throughout the trip. Mrs Foster, Miss Qurrey, Mr Brooks and Mr Murray The first morning we were up bright and early for a breakfast that consisted of bread, jam and setting off in the two school minibuses at hot chocolate. That day we travelled to Boulogne. We stopped for dinner at the Sea-Life Centre lunchtime for the long trek northwards to the foothills of the Pennines. It didnl go quite like On our third day we visited a small bakery and made our own croissants. Next we went back to that since one of the minibuses needed a lot of Boulogne and went to some shops around the castle's walls. Later that day we split up and coaxing! Eventually the party was off through the some people went to the beach for a game of football and the others went shopping. murk. On our last night we had a quiz and karaoke. The funniest Last year Cockermouth and a converted water­ rendition had to be 'Parklife' as those who went on the mill had been the destination. This year with a trip will tell you! larger number it was to be the more spacious Dufton Youth Hostel. We eventually arrived more The morning we left we all had to make sure that we or less on time, in the early evening and allocated hadn't left anything behind (apart from the room keys the rooms before tucking into the meal provided which one person managed to pack in her make-up bag - under the Rent-a-hostel scheme. don't ask us how!). On our way to the ferry we stopped off at a market. What memories do I have of the weekend? Well the food didn't quite live upto expectations. At We avoided mal de mer and were entertained by Miss Fell Cockermouth we had done the cooking and the ••••• on the coach home. washing up but this year had decided it was Hannah Kirkham & Katie Anderson Year 8M more work than it was worth. So no huge shop and no sweating over the hot stove -just the washing up! Beefburgers and Hot-pot didn't go down too well - ask Mr Murray for his views and stand well back! The breakfasts weren't bad and the packed lunches were fine but not the evening 51 Edward's Skiing Trip meals. The log fire lovingly coaxed into a roar by Mrs Vollaire - 29 March 1996 - 5 April 1996 Foster is another memory. It was great to have Snow-plough! Slalom! Ski-goggles, hats, sun-cream, boots, gloves, ski-poles and skis on Saturday evening too after our walk into the afoot, St Edward's College hit the slopes in style. hills and it was good for the staff to relax around. Coloured togs, laughter and brave young faces took their chances on the Green, Blue, Red and Black Runs of Vollaire, venturing out from their snug hotel, nestling in the valley of the French Alps, to pit their wits on the pistes. Michael Roberts and David Dunne were among the most experienced ski-ers apart from Mr Edwards, Mr Jonathan Power, Miss Hutchinson, Messers Miles and Hitchen and the ubiquitous Mr Sprague. Miss Qurrey, Mrs Crimmins, Mr Gresty and Miss Fitzgerald were all absolute beginners to the wry amusement of some of their more experienced younger counterparts,

Staff & Year I I pupils at snowbound Dufton and the consolation of others in a similar situation. The walk up High Cup Nick - well almost we :liIJlH'-_' Francis Eades and Stephen Rimmer made couldn't quite complete it - was another memory. great first-time skiers who had gained The snow on the top was deep. The wind was confidence in their snowy skills by the end strong. It was cold. The views were superb, of the holiday. Elizabeth Prendergast also especially as we descended. made great progress. Amy Regan, Kevin Then there were the people. All contributed to McNeece and Danielle Allport cheered the company along with their perky attitude as the weekend in their various ways and all took did Kevin Young and Katheryn Hogg with their helpful behaviour, and a general feeling everything in their stride with only a few grumbles of camaraderie and bonhomie prevailed, punctuated by Kevin Peters' birthday on 1 here and there. We had impromptu singing, early April. morning training runs, late night jubilation and a fashion parade as far as the walk went - from Most people gained a previously unknown skill or polished up their expertise with two­ sublime to the ridiculous! The winner for fashion hours of ski-school daily and the food in the evening was varied and ample. Open-air and endurance must be the young lady who ice-skating, ten-pin bowling, a quiz night and to top it all 'bum-boarding' providing chose a mini-skirt and knee high boots. the evening's entertainment. Hurtling at breakneck speed down an invariable steep, It was a time for retreat. It did give us all a snow slope on the equivalent of a frisbee or 'bum-board' providing the most unusual chance to reflect. We did learn from each other. sporting pursuit of the holiday. The prayer services and reflections helped us all. Challenging, breathtaking and at times (seemingly) death defying, a great trip was had The scenery was superb and the stillness so peaceful. Dufton again?' by all. Michae! w Brooks A. Fitzgerald

17 Evensongs on Radio 3. In 1973 Phillip courses - . - PHILIP DUFFY - . - joined the staff at St. Edwards when the throughout Philip Duffy's resignation from his post College became the Cathedral Choir this country and in as Master of the Musicat the School and he has continued teaching at Metropolitan Cathedral because of the school until he became unwell in Ireland and January of this year. Hungary. continued ill health came as something of a shock. Pope John Philip has written much liturgical music, Paul Philip's connection with the Cathedral some of which has been translated into awarded goes back a long way - to his schooldays French, Swedish, Italian, Dutch and Philip a at St. Edward's. He joined the school as Afrikaans and performed in those Knighthood a Runnymede pupil in 1950 and whilst a countries. He has produced many oJSt. Sixth Former ten years later he joined recordings with the Cathedral Choir and Gregory for the newly formed men's choir which contributed articles to many learned his sang at Sunday services in the Crypt of periodicals. For 10 years he presented considerable the Cathedral. After studies at the Royal classical music programmes on RadiO Manchester College of Music and London City. He has directed church music contributions to church music and the University, he returned to Liverpool and Archbishop of Canterbury presented him in 1966, six months before the opening with an Honorary Fellowship oj the Guild of the Cathedral, took over as Master of oj Church Musicians. Philip served on the Music. both diocesan and national church music committees, was a member of the The new Cathedral was opened in 1967 National Pastoral Congress Committee, a and since then, Philip Duffy, assisted for consultor to the International many years by his organist brother, Commission on English in the Liturgy, a Terry, established and built up an Director of the Royal School of Church international reputation second to none, Music, and the only Catholic member of for the liturgical music that enhances the Archbishops oj Canterbury's and the many services. BeSides the services York's Commission on Church Music. of the normal liturgical year, these also include the Mass when Pope John Paul We wish Philip a speedy return to health visited the Cathedral in 1982,the and every success in the future. Hillsborough Requiem, countless teleVised Songs oj Praise and Choral

The telephone rings. The caller, charming concert on 22 May but perSistent wonders if - 'and it's for a very when the Second good cause' - we might provide a short Orchestra, Wind Band concert - 'nothing elaborate, whatever can be and a array of excellent managed, though It would be nice if some soloists played in the instruments could play.' I hesitate. The Ley Hall. Shortly after caller continues 'and if you could give us this Miss Dienes left something appropriate, and lively. Perhaps the department to pieces that people will know.' I ask for the spend more time at the date. 'Oh, didn't I mention that it is next Cathedral. She has week?' My spirits sink. We want to help, but made a very positive it is not long since the Chamber Choir and contribution to the Orchestra gave the concert 'A Celebration of school and her links England' (13 February) and since over 100 with us will continue musicians from Years 7-13 took part in the through her work with first Edmund Rice Music Festival (1 and 2 the Cathedral Choir. March). My main concern, however, is that After a six week break the proposed event, is only a day before we for exams, the are due to perform at a reception hosted by Chamber Choir and The Duke of Westminster at Eaton Hall (12 Orchestra gave the March). Nevertheless, it is a good cause: the final concert of the opening of the Education Wing at Alder Hey year The Weimar Hospital (11 March) and it is near to home .. Years'. For me this is With a certain amount of re-arrangement, an always the most early rehearsal and the co-operation of long­ poignant occasion suffering staff, we are able to go. Visiting because, with it, we doctors and administrators from all over the say goodbye to those country were very complimentary, as were Year 13 musicians who the guests at Eaton Hall the following day. have given so much to This event was organised by Mr Peter the school at the Brereton. All we had to do was turn-up and highest level. They play - and in a comfortable ante-room where are: Alan Doddridge, we met the Duke, eat and drink. Helen Doyle, Justin It was not possible to take all the chamber Moorhead, Krystyna orchestra, but the whole school orchestra, Lithgow Smith, David choral society and Year seven had the space Morgan, Paul Prayle, to perform at Prize Day (25 March) which Mark Ramsdale, Stuart was held in the Metropolitan Cathedral. A Shephard, Dominic month later the Girls Choir and the boys of Smith and Patricia the Cathedral Choir sang for the Duchess of Spinks. They take Kent, herself a skilled musician and a with them our thanks member of the Bach Choir. On the 9 May and best wishes for the the Choral SOCiety and School Orchestra future. were 'on stage' again, this time in 'MUSic from the Movies'. Younger players had their

18 WORDS OF IN MEMORIAM BARRY CUNNINGHAM WISDOM It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Barry Cunningham (St Edward's 1971-78). He came to St Edward's from Our Lady of Assumption with a growing Chaplain Nick Murray offers us this reflection reputation as a sportsman and scholar. He represented the school throughout at cricket On Eagle's Wings and rugby and was 1st XV Rugby Captain and 1st XI Cricket Captain as well as being 'Those who wait upon the Lord will renew Head Boy. He gained 11 grade A '0' Levels and 3 Grade A 'A' Levels and 1 B, In 1978 their strength, they he won a place at Cambridge to study medicine but after 1 term returned to Liverpool will mount up with wings like eagles' University to continue his studies. He won the Thomas A Jerry Prize 1980 and the Augusta (Isaiah 40:31) Lipkin Prize and also the Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship in 1981. He then inter collated and got his B.Sc in 1982. In his third year of medicine he had a I think that it's very significant that Isaiah chose nervous breakdown and was unable to continue with his career. Barry was an outstanding eagles in this passage. He doesn't say that they will person, who throughout his illness and his many admissions to hospital always remained mount up with wings like sparrows, or humming birds kind and considerate, always helping less fortunate people than himself. He was loved or green·fly, or anything else that becomes air born in a frantic beating of wings. No, he chooses eagles. and respected by all who came in contact with him. He will be remembered with love and affection by everyone who knew him. I like eagles. I have done ever since I was a child: and I suppose it's because I like them that I have Maureen Cunningham learned a little about them over the years. So lid like 'Past, Present and Future' to mention one or two things about them which might suggest a reason why Isaiah chose them. First Past was a summer, beautifully bright of all, eagles can see a rabbit from two miles away. Present is cold, cruel, Winter almost continually dark night That is truly amazing vision. And secondly there is Past was a promise, of good things to come something about the way eagles fly. They don't beat Now, its iust dreams of what might have become wildly like some other creatures do, they wait for the Future's unknown, one only can guess wind, spread their majestic wings, and step of cliffs to fly. Indeed were it not for the wind or for updraughts And hope things will improve. 'You'll get out of this mess?' of warm air, some eagles couldn't fly at all. Their Future let's hope it's and new living Spring bodies would be too heavy. So they depend upon the Things can't be worse than Winter can bring wind, and the wind, as Jesus said 'blows where it And then Spring leads to Summer wills'. The warmth returns once more Now interestingly enough the word for wind in No longer finding yourself on the floor Hebrew, the language of Isaiah, is 'Ruach', and it Hope is the answer means not only wind, but also breath and spirit. So And maybe even Prayer! those who wait upon the lord, wait like eagles to ride Just keep on living and never despair the breath of God. Barry Cunningham Steve McQueen, the film star, used to fly light aircraft, and he told the story that when flying at twenty thousand feet or so, he looked to his left, where to his amazement he saw what appeared to be IN MEMORIAM eagles asleep: their wings outstretched and motionless. On his return he mentioned this to the COUNCILLOR MICHAEL BLACK local air traffic people at the airport, and was told that this was not an uncommon occurrence. It seems It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of a famous that what happens is that the thermals, in that part of old boy of St Edward's, councillor Michael Black. the world are particularly strong, and lift eagles to great heights, where the air is very cold, and the Michael attended the college during the 1930's and after serving in moisture in their feathers freezes. So for a time they the armed forces embarked on an illustrious career in local are unable to move their wings freely and control government which culminated in his becoming Lord Mayor of their own flight. They must wait until the frost on Liverpool. their wings makes them heavy enough, and this brings them down to lower, warmer levels, where He was a frequent and very welcome visitor to the College and retained an active once again they can fly. involvement in school affairs despite a busy schedule of public engagements. I want to suggest that we too must be like eagles. We One of his most significant engagements at SEC was in September of last year when he must be people who see things that others can't. We must look at people and see the good in them that officially opened the refurbished dining hall and unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion. may not be easy to see. Like the eagles we must be When he toured the school that day his first request was to see the roll of honour in the people of great vision and insight, and also like chapel. He was much moved to see the names of Old Edwardians who died serving in eagles we need to have faith: to trust the wind, the World Wars I and II. He met many of the children that day and particularly enjoyed being Ruach, the Spirit of God. We must be prepared to go where he wills, even when that is not where we might cross questioned by junior children concerning the gold content of his chain of office. choose to go. Shortly after he asked SEC to help raise funds for the Lord Mayor's Appeal by holding a lf we are men and women of faith, then there will be sponsored silence in which all our pupils took part. The proceeds went to (Roy Castle times when we find ourselves in situations which we Hope Appeal). In March again he agreed to act as prinCipal speaker at the College Prize cannot control, where we must trust in God. And that takes courage. Eagles step of cliffs, they take the Giving which took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral, when he reminded us that risk, and the first time the do that, they don't know Liverpool had two great footballing sides ...... Liverpool and Liverpool Reserves! that they can fly, they trust and believe that they can. His last public engagement at SEC was during the visit of HRH the Duchess of Kent at the Perhaps Isaiah, all those years ago, was trying to tell end of April. us something about the belief, trust and courage we would need, if we were to be people who wait upon It was with real heartfelt sadness therefore that we heard of his passing on the evening of the lord. And I believe his words are as meaningful Thursday 2nd May. He will be greatly missed by staff and pupils alike and our today as they ever were. Maybe our world today has condolences go to Sheila his widow. great need of people who will trust enough to spread their wings and ride the breath of God.

19 IN MEMORIAM Councillor Michael Black (SEC 1936-1940) Died 1996. RIP. :cs Francis Joseph Carey (SEC 34-39) Died on 4th March 1996. RIP. - William Derbyshire (SEC 31-36) Died aged 76 on 27th October 1995. RIP. Quality Cleaning Barry Cunningham (SEC 71-78) Died aged 36 in 1996. RIP. Services An established company with NE.'WS OF OLD E.DWARDIANS proven standards. Catherine Green (SEC 84-86) has graduated from the Central School of Speech & Drama, She has done much We provide a quality personal work for Radio 4 for 'Poetry Please' and has participated in several plays on the London fringe including 'Erasmus service - Monyanus'. She works under the Equity name Catherine Harvey. Anthony Tyrell (SEC 79-86) has recently gained promotion to Finance Manager of Cynamid GB Ltd in Gosport, • good client liason Hants. He gained a B.Sc in Banking and Finance from Ulster University in 1988 and his ACMA qualification in 1991, • frequent supervision Dominic Moran (SEC 81-88) has been awarded a fellowship in Spanish at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. • trained operatives Anthony Hardman has been spending the last 6 months at the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in San Antonio, Texas, Having won the IBM ATP Tour World Grassroots Challenge against competitors from seven other countries, • competitive rates Anthony's original week's visit was converted into a six month internship, We have a large client base Leslie McLoughlin (SEC 45-52) Since leaving St Edward's, Leslie has gained degrees in History, Linguistics and throughout the area including Arabic. He has lived almost continuously in the Arabic world from 1961, and became Principal Instructor at the the Royal Liver Building. Middle East Centre for Arabic Studies (MECAS) in the Lebanon for 8 years until 1975, The author of a number of books on Arabic, and a history of MECAS entitled "A Nest of Spies?", he has now returned to England and is living in Additionally, we can provide experienced Security, Devon. Domestic staff and laboU1:. hire. Kevin Beckett (SEC 86-93), is conductor at the Royal College of Music, A Radio 3 Programme 'The Finishing Touch' broadcast on 8 June focused on his work with a choir of college students rehearsing Herbert Howell's 'Take 121 Lark Lane, Him, Earth For Cherishing', Liverpool L 17 8UR Tel: (0151) 7269008 Out of Hours Kids Club are delighted to Fax: (0151) 7269008 announce that their Junior School Kids COME AND MCElE:T Club at Runnymede is now open for children from 3-12 plus in fact the YOUR. FRIENDS whole of EARLY YEARS KIDS CLUB is open from the end of the AfIRE Keep in Touch school day until 6pm. OLD EDWARDUNS~ Many Old Edwardians like to keep in touch with SCHOOL HOLIDAYS what is happening at the College and with all the DINNER recent changes, it is quite hard to keep abreast of Kids Club/Sports Club are open during what is happening. Some OEs visit the College from ALL school holidays from Bam until time to time. OEs are always welcome. More OEs 6pm providing daily fun including have been taking advantage of the Open Afternoon swimming, sports, quizzes, art and When? which precedes the Annual OE Dinner. craft plus many more activities. Please Friday The other way of keeping in touch, especially if you telephone for a brochure/information live at a distance is to join the Friends of St booklet or more information. 11 October 1996 Edward's College and thus receive regular copies of TEL 0151494 1200 "The Edwardian". This bulletin of up·to-date news is nonnally published twice a year and contains 10am-3.30pm news not only of colege events but items to do with TEL 01517246696 Where? our extended community and in particular, news of evenings or weekends OEs. At the College Just fill in the fonn and we'll do the rest. If you know of any other OEs who might like to hear from Pre-Dinner Reception us, then please let us have their names and NEED SOME addresses for our mailing list or pass this notice on & Tours of the School to them. PRINTING DONE? Excellent ~------St Edward's can help! Please put my name on the mailing list for "The Competitive rates :Five COMse Meal Edwardian" new digital duplicator Guest Speaker: Forename ...... A4 white paper 80g 2p per copy Peter Maloney Surname ...... A4 white paper 90g 4p per copy BAR 'til 11.30 p.m. Address ...... A4 tinted paper 4p per copy A3 white paper 4p per copy Tickets £17.50 A4 lightweight card 6p per copy ~imited in number - book early) Ask for a quote! Apply to: The Registrar, St. Edward's College, Postcode ...... Contact Miss Clare Critchley Sandfield Park. Liverpool L12 1LF (0151) 228-3376 Tel: 0151-2283376 Fax: 0151-252 0219 Years at SEC 19 - 19

20 s s Under 13's wicket, puzzled St Mary's batsmen. As they walked There is a lot of potential in the despondent from the crease, they were heard to ask Under 13 Cricket squad. They each other 'Did their wicket keeper sing to you as well?'. have two very talented fast bowlers Ormskirk. Ormskirk were batting well until Paul St Francis Xaviers were the next to fall, with - Darrin Ambage is the current Stanley took the Captaincy to heart and number one, combining pace with emphatically removed their opening batsman. The Gerard Archer and Neil Stanley contributing two­ accuracy and running through rest followed pretty soon and the 1st XI had their thirds of St Edward's 87 runs between them, while Liverpool College's top order first victory under their belt. Tom Heaven, inspired by spending the weekend at batsmen to set up St Edward's first Edgbaston, took four wickets. Successful supporting With enthusiasm under way, the next game showed win of the season. Daniel Walker bowling came from Craig Griffies, Mark Kelly and a distinct lack of confidence in the batting. David is also an excellent prospect and is Anthony Graham, and St Edward's won by 46 runs. Ackerley was looking good until a "body line" ball developing genuine pace as an extravagant slower sent him to Alder Hey and the rest quickly followed. Conditions were perfect for the match against St ball. Captain Simon Tabb has already scored 32 It didn't take Cowley long to knock of the 57 runs Ambrose, and Factor 20 was much in evidence (for runs and taken 7 wickets in our two games this needed for victory but Paul Stanley did however take children and delicate skin). Mter an unreasonably season and Anthony Barrett has done well with the the spectacular wicket of their much accomplished long journey (directions given by a Polish lady who bat. There are a lot of able squad members pushing opener. offered to travel with the team to ensure they for places in this team and their patience and arrived safely),Craig Griffies hit an astounding 83, With plenty of fixtures after the exams and the enthusiasm is vital in the development of a good forthcoming tour of Essex, the 1st XI should enjoy a while James Cassidy arrived at the crease only to group of players. At the moment the team just happy and profitable season providing they can run Jude Garvey out on the final ball of the innings. lacks a bit of aggression, both in its fielding, with believe in themselves and develop their self They took the field covered in sun-cream, looking fielders too far from the bat when Liverpool College confidence in order to fulfil their full potential. like eleven multi-coloured versions of Shane Warne. were on the defensive, and in its batting which Mark Simpson did a sterling job keeping wicket, allowed the accurate Calderstones bowlers to U15 Cricket while Neil Stanley and Mark Kelly, in storming dictate the tempo of the season's first game and win form, took three wickets each, both taking two in If there was an award for Team of the Year, then the the match. two balls. Classy bowling from Craig Griffies and under 15 cricketers would undoubtedly be the Steve Wilkinson Tom Heaven ensured the only St Edward's victory of winners. Unbeaten this season, they have shown the day. 1st XI team spirit, dedication, enthusiasm in the face of The 1st XI made an early start to the season with 4 While the involvement of the whole squad ensured remarkable difficulties (does anyone out there really days of pre-season training over the Easter holidays. strength and depth throughout the season, know how to get St Ambrose?) and above all Various techniques including video analysis were particular mention must be made of the sportsmanship and the moments of individual used to identify key areas for improvement. Peter contribution of the captain of the team. The inspiration and personal brilliance which make Stephenson and Peter Templeton both benefited consistency and reliability of Craig Griffies' batting substantially from this and have made and excellent them simply, so good. and the versatile talents of Neil Stanley, along with start to the season. They opened the season in superb style, beating St the ability of both to encourage and inspire, has Due to bad weather and the FA Cup Final! the team Maryis College by 141 runs in a twenty-over match. been and integral factor in promoting the positive have only played 2 games to date. The first was Craig Griffies carried his bat for an unsurpassed 95, and determined attitude of the team, whom I hope away at Ormskirk Grammar and the second away at while Stuart Carter, Ben Blundell,Jonathan have continued success in the future. Cowley. The opening game at Ormskirk saw some Haslam. Mark Kelly and Anthony Graham divided Finally, I would like to thank Jonathan Power for his excellent batting with the openers, Cashman and the wickets between them. Sharp and assertive help with matches and Paul Stanley, Mr D Crisp and Stephenson finally realising their potential. They fielding was shown throughout, particularly from Mr S Beeley for their support and involvement were supported well by Templeton and Carter and Michael Goodwin, while an unusual intimidatory throughout the season. Thank you all. with a score of over 10 for 5 set a difficult target for tactic from the very vocal Neil Stanley, keeping C.Fell

The Under 12 girls have been committed to hockey combination ofSt Edward's UI5 and Ul6is. In and have shown a great deal of improvement March a second touring side called in on their way throughout the year. Despite playing very few back to Ireland; Wallace High School form Lisburn matches, the girlsi enthusiasm has continued, match on grass. Unfortunately, their chance of brought an extremely talented 1st XI. To say we resulting in their winning all the matches which did retaining the City Championship for the fourth were a little out of our depth is an understatement!! take place. They also gave a very good account of successive season was spoilt by the weather in The St Edward's team gave their all, but at the end themselves at Arnold School's Centenary March; it was postponed and then never rearranged. of the day we were beaten by a much older and Tournament, where a high standard of hockey was more experienced team. Never mind girls - we'll played. The team took the City Championship in They did compete in the Merseyside Championship beat them next time!! style, winning every game and scoring over fifty however, a 0-0 draw with Archbishop Blanch, and goals in the process. A B-team was also entered in their subsequent reluctance to play extra time Representative Honours this tournament; they finished third which was an meant that we shared the trophy. Several members Liverpool: excellent achievement. of this squad have joined clubs this Season - this has undoubtedly helped them improve both technically Elizabeth Cashman (UI4) Sandra Duncan (UI6) The Under 13's have continued to play with and tactically, which has obvious benefits both for Liverpool & Merseyside: enthusiasm. They completed the season them as players and for the school team. Hopefully Rachel Kiely (Ul4) J anine Newness (Ul4) successfully, winning every match played. The City this will continue neit season. geep enjoying it!! Rachel Lennon (Ul4) Clare Rose (Ul6) Championship was more disappointing however, as National Centre of Excellence: The U16's have had a very inconsistent season; their they finished third, with the B-team finishing Rachel Kiely results work out exactly half won, halflost; a seventh. statistic which Miss Wilson puts down to lack of For a third successive season, the U14's have won all astroturf fitness. Their City Championship was a Thank You their matches, and retained the City Championship. victim of the poor weather and was never On behalf of myself and the pupils, thanks to the I look forward to seeing this squad progress next rearranged, so unfortunately it was a bit of a flat staff who are involved with hockey; Miss Wilson, season and beyond. Well done!! end to the season. This team will form some of Miss llaldQCk, Miss Atkins, Miss Giles, Miss Qurrey The Under 15's have maintained a high standard of next years 1st XI, so with a little more hard work and Miss Preston. Without the time and dedication hockey this season. They have adapted to, and and determination I am Sure their results will given by these staff, none of this would be possible. enjoy playing on the astroturf surface, which has improve. Thanks also to all the pupils who have participated helped their hockey skills develop. They have In the last edition of The Edwardian was a report on and made hockey at St Edward's so enjoyable this suffered only one defeat. A I-a loss at Merchant the visit of Genazzano High School from Melbourne season. Taylor's, which, not significantly, has been their only - a touring side who were beaten 2-1 by a L Hutchinson

21 s s It has been a season of contrasting fortunes for our from Michael Dudley, James Prendergast, Michael Cross Country teams. The junior teams, both boys @[X1@@@ Hogg and Paul Bray. and girls, have found it difficult to raise a full team, especially when their squads have been affected by The U16 team had a good start to the season, injury and illness. The Seniors boys' team, on the finishing a very convincing 2nd in the opening other hand has been our most successful since 1985. @@@mll[X1L1 Merseyside League fixture. However, the team were badly affected by injuries for most of the Our girls' teams have faced very stiff season - it was a very weak team indeed which ran competition locally. After a disappointing start in the final League race at Arrow Park, so 3rd the U 12 team recovered to finish 9th overall in the Merseyside League and an encouraging 6th place overall in the League was no mean in the Liverpool Harriers meeting at Wavertree. achievement. Peter Walsh had a very good season Rachel Kelly enjoyed a successful season, and was most unlucky to miss selection for finishing as first counter in most races, and she Merseyside at Weymouth. Kevin Renton deserves received good support from Maria Barrett, special mention for his consistent efforts in JoanneJackson, ElienJones, Victoria Bridger, training - and some fine racing - and there were Helen Gough and Emma Danials. some excellent performances also from Simon The UI3 and U14 Girls generally competed Fraser, Matthew Gilmore and Chris Ventre. together - their combined team finished in 8th The Seniors enjoyed an excellent season. Peter place in the Merseyside League and a very Silcock and Robert Pope both finished in the top creditable 4th in the Liverpool Harriers meeting. five positions in all four of the Merseyside League Melissa Newnes and Kathryn Hogg ran consistently well throughout the season, with races - that provided a platform which enabled the notable contributions from Collette Noble, team to win all four fixtures, sometimes excitingly Joanne Williams and Lucy Farquharson. Winter conditions in Nocturum and by narrow margins, for a well-deserved overall win. Victories were Elizabeth Cashman was the most The U14's had a reasonably good season. The also consistent of the U 14 difficulties of raising a team in this age-group were runners. amply demonstrated in the Merseyside League, with only two school managing to finish a team of five runners in all four fixtures. St Edward's were one of those two, so the team were rewarded with 2nd place overall in the League. Michael Bate again enjoyed a successful season, winning one of the league fixtures and finishing 2nd in the other three. He was chosen to represent Merseyside in the English Schools Championships at Weymouth, where he finished as Merseyside's second counter. Alan Walsh and Danny Melia also achieved League positions inside the top ten, while John Slavin and Stephen Bridger proved reliable team members. . ·",dtnOod or Silcock in Dete.fIII' Our U15's competed mostly with bert pope and Pet S Championsh,Ps our fifth-year runners in U 16 races, Ro in the C.B ..

achieved in the Nicholson Trophy Race at Arrow Park and The U12 Boys' team were hampered by having the Spangster Cup Race at Wavertree, with Bryan only a very small squad to call upon. Eighteen Renton and Peter Walsh completing the four boys ran in the opening League fixture and counters on both occasions. Further afield, there Clarke Gardens in September, but the number were three very good performances - the team dwindled rapidly, and it was a struggle to raise a team for most of the season. The team did well finished 3rd in the Marple Hall Relay, 5th in the to finish in 6th place in the Merseyside league. Stonyhurst Invitation Race and 10th in the King John Daley proved and enthusiastic captain, Henry VIII Relay. There were 42 schools from as while Chris Penketh was usually first counter. far away as Coleraine and Glasgow competing in Alex Florensa and Anthony Birchara provided the King Henry VIII Relay at Coventry, providing the only regular support, although a number of competition of the highest standard, and a place in others produced reasonable performances on the top 10 is a real achievement. The team's occasional appearances. trophy collection was completed in April with victory in the CBS Championships in Birkenhead. The U13's achieved 5th position overall in the The start of the U12 (girls') League Championship at Ftuakerley Peter Silcock led by example as captain - he was Merseyside League and also a creditable 4th in also chosen for the Merseyside team at Weymouth the Wirral A.C. Cup meeting at Arrow Park. after achieving and excellent 2nd place in Stephen O'Donoghue had a very consistent season, but had three early season races with the UI4's. finishing as first counter in every race in which he They achieved 4th place in the Wirral A.C. meeting Merseyside Schools Championships in Knowsley. ran. Adam Holland was usually second counter and 5th in the Liverpool Harriers meeting, but Robert Pope also enjoyed an outstanding season, before Christmas - unfortunately, he was unable to failed to progress beyond the first round of the TSB while Bryan Renton was usually third counter. Good run during the Lent term. There were good Cup. Francis Brooks was troubled by injury for most support was provided by Neil Blackhurst, Stephen performances also from Kevin Wilson, Terence of the season and was unable to recapture his early­ Cranny, Lee Rowlands and Peter Gregory. Wignall and Daniel Blair. season form. Some really determined running came j. R Miles

22 s s Rugby 1st XV in Rugby history until Bobby Goulding started dropping 'bombs' around the Bradford full­ Full colours were presented back! Playing against Dowside we were 22 this year to six pupils: points to nil at half time. In the second half, Perhaps the best performance at 15-a-side was Colin Campbell (Prop) which of course was seven minutes, we scored the away win at St Ambrose. After work Anthony Evans (Captain and 26 points without reply to win. Incroyable???! examinations in early December and the full back) It was a privilege to be present to see the Christmas break it is always difficult to regain Graham Ion (back five) sacrifice and effort of those players, some of fitness, focus and organisation. Much credit Alex Short (back five) whom like Ben Blackwell and Dominic Carter should go to Paul Stanley and Spencer Paul Stanley (centre) were 'carrying' injuries. Williamson since Paul went to scrum half, with Spencer Williams (centre) Simon Worsley playing Under 16's North of I ask the younger players at the College to lift Congratulations to these players on their England, and this left much of the centre field their eyes in admiration for these young men dedication over the years and especially at responsibility with Spencer. St Ambrose were and ask them to tread the same path of Senior level in the College. expecting their first win at Senior level in commitment and teamwork, of camaraderie many years after their pack had and joie de jouer. rampaged their way over the packs of Manchester Arnold and English Beef Too Tough King's Macclesfield. Yet St Edward's forwards were in For The French uncompromising mood - No! This isn't yet another one of those particular mention must be newspaper articles reminding us that given to the Upper Sixth Continentals are barley civilised and fail to forwards Ben Blackwell, Colin appreciate the superiority of all things English. Campbell, Graham Ion and Our friends and colleagues from Gascony Simon Leong. Tries that day visited us at Easter to play rugby against St came from Oke Akopogheneta, Edward's and Waterloo. The level was Tom Blackwell, Carl Mba and 'Minimes' - a mixture UI3's/14's/15's. Paul Stanley with one conversion by Dominic Carter. The establishment of links with Gascony in the 1st XV Squad Well done! south-central region of France has been one of the priorities of recent years. We now have With the turbulence in the game as a whole, At 7-a-side the season's tournaments were ties not only with clubs such as Bagnere-de­ dominated by Stoneyhurst who won every hopefully the School element will see stability Bignorre, Tarbes and Trie-sur-Baise but also and common sense. However, the recent court competition they entered - including Rosslyn with College Pyrenees, a specialist rugby case involving a society referee being sued school. A key contact-person has been for negligence indicates the changing Michel Perey, PE master at College context in which the College operates. Pyrenees and coach of the Junior' side There has even been some talk of leagues (UI9's) at Tarbes Rugby School. at school level. I personally would not see this as progress. Matches against rivals Various visits were arranged for the such as St Anselmis, St Mary's and pupils and staff during their week's stay Birkenhead, for example are quite competitive enough without adding opportunity to watch Everton train, a with St Edward's families including an 'League points' to the Saturday morning E~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!i~§~! call at Liverpool's Club Shop, the agenda. It is essential to retain a Albert Dock and Southports contrasting fundamental educational approach in 1 delights. School's Rugby, not only in skills and Unfortunately we failed to manage an organisation but in attitudes and interview with Eric Cantona which was discipline. what they really wanted more than Before Christmas the pre-season training, anything else. Senior 7's Squad including the visit to Rugby School, had Of course it is true that St Edward's been the platform for our successes against Park and Oxford. Our best achievement was College won the rugby match with a fine back Lytham, Birkenhead, St Bede's, Liverpool reaching the last eight at Oxford which keeps row performance from 'Beefy' Harris, 'Bull' College and St Mary's. Disappointing us in the frame at National level. The most Carter and 'Ox' Wallace, yet the whole performances against Rydal and Hutton saw memorable match was the greatest comeback educational experience is what was important. the 1st XV lose to inferior opposition. Poor Playing rugby is a means to an end contact skills and decision making errors and not an end in itself. We discover were far too prevalent. After Christmas ourselves and develop friendships that only two matches were played before the can last a lifetime. IGC long period of bad weather in late January and early February. Both matches were won. 'Le Crunch • Part Deux'

S.E.C. 22 points St Ambrose 10 St Edward's College Versus Le points College Pyrenees S.E.C. 22 points Wirral G.S. 18 We awaited the arrival of the French points boys in a slightly unenthusiastic This was an excellent start to the New manner. Many were tired (after just Year and put the side in the right focus returning from the ski-ing trip the for the last few games of the season, but same afternoon) the news that our of course the weather interfered and left visitors were to be an hour late was only the 7's competitions in March. French visitors with their hosts not well received.

23 s s matched and committed effort resulted in a narrow win against Caldy and a narrow defeat against Kirkham.

The team then travelled to St Mary's for a fixture they were expected to win. The did so When the boys arrived the lads who went to easily, winning by 60 points to nil including a Gascony last year were slightly (to say the hat-trick of tries from Chris Roper and two least) surprised as how their team had each for Simon Tabb, Mark Grimes and Sean seemingly grown about a foot and put on an extra twelve stones each! It was then that our McIlrow. Most pleasing was the continued cries of certain victory were muted to more of teamwork and commitment even though the a whisper. result was never in doubt. St Mary's, although physically inferior, were determined in their The training session was interesting, I think, tackling and the tries all had to be earned. to all involved. For the first part we trained The last game before Christmas was perhaps with the French coaches. This training focused the best performance as, despite conceding five on handling skills and getting to the Rene el Michel· les enlraineurs de rugby tries in 20 minutes against a very strong breakdown quickly. It showed how the French Hutton side, the boys battled back as a team style of rugby, the willingness to run the ball, is the third 'half' with the bigger boys from both practised at the early age of fourteen and sides coming off, gaps opened up more easily and scored a try of their own whilst conceding fifteen. The second part of the session and the ball was won more quickly. Our attack no further points. was too much for the French defence, we again introduced Mr Campbell putting us through Apart from this period, performance was our paces, showing the French the typical won comfortably. fragmented with opponents often being gifted English forward-orientated style of rugby, In the end the results of the matches were with early tries before St Edward's started revolving around quick first and second home unimportant. It was the manner in which they playing. There are strong runners in the pack, ball and allowing the back to break with the were played and quality if the day and the particularly Sean McIlrow and David Harris, occurrence of back rowers supporting them, friendships we had made. Both parties of two players with a strong loathing for defeat. ready for a quick pass or be first to the players enjoyed their week and the rugby and I Peter Murray leads by example in his tackling breakdown. Through the training session both feel that it would be good for both schools to and mobility around the pitch. Leading try teams learnt a lot about each otheds game, hold this as a regular fixture each year, both scorers were the skilful Simon Tabb and the and seeing how each otheds differing training for the rugby and as a cultural experience for versatile, strong running Mark Grimes. Mark schemes could be incorporated into their own. later on in life. In their matched against Waterloo, the French is a central figure and it is to be hoped that he narrowly lost against an older team 5-0 and John Harris - Year 10 recovers fully from the broken leg suffered beat a younger side substantially. against St Ambrose. Matchday arrived and many of our team had Rugby. Under 13'5 Barret, Callan and Loughlin were all mixed feelings about what the outcome would consistent and determined performers in the be. We were going to play three 'halves' of It is to be hoped that the St Edward's Under pack, Quinn and Trebicki performed bravely in twenty minutes each, two of which involved a 13 team have learnt about teamwork and the the full-back role and Markey, Newberry and full strength team and a third with the bigger importance of playing to their strengths. Cashman were .enthusiastic and hard-working boys from each side taken off and replaced Their best period of the season came in the throughout the season and Kerr and Roper weeks before Christmas when they put with younger boys. There were commendable both show promise on the wing. performances by Andrew Power and Davis together a run of four performances of a far Harris in the front row and Terence superior quality to anything that came before The boys performed creditably in sevens rugby. McLoughlin in the second row all playing with or after. The first two games were played It is to be hoped that they can develop their co­ a higher age group and coping very well. In against teams with whom we were closely ordination as a team in future seasons.

Five·A·Side for us. Final Just out of We had qualified for the semi final as joint group Reach winners which meant a penalty shoot out against we realised the tournament would take place in an Ripon to decide who went through as group The 1996 Northern Division Choir old sports hall adjacent to the ground opposed to the champions, if we lost we would playa very strong Schools five-a-side tournament ground itself. It will be difficult to forget Mr and unbeaten Durham. Ben Leslie in goal became took place in Lincoln on Cambpell's comments on arrival 'what, we've come the hero of the hour, saving two penalties to see Wednesday 6 March. I was asked all this way to play soccer in an old shed?' Liverpool into the semi final! to take the Liverpool Choir Team The tournament started with Liverpool playing A hard fought game against the home side, Lincoln, which was picked from a squad of Ripon. An early Ripon goal was equalised by Patrick was eventually lost 1-0 to a hotly disputed goal. 'He seven. Ben Leslie, Kevin Higgot, McAuley to give us a well earned draw. The second Patrick McAuley, James Gallagher, was well inside the area, ref' came the cry from our match against Southwell was a bit of a disaster with Luke Martin, Ben Wilson and Julian Guidera. players as the remonstrated with the referee who us losing by the only goal of the game. The chances awarded a goal from a shot within the goal area. A Mr J Cambpell kindly offered to drive the minibus of qualifying to the semi final knockout stage looked harsh 1-0 defeat ended the tournament for Liverpool and at Sam we were on our way. We arrived at doubtful. However, our third game gave us hope as and the pain and heartache associated with beaten Lincoln a little late and them made our way to we played with passion and determination to beat semi finalist became all too evident! Lincoln City FC where the tournament was to be Edinburgh 2-0 with Kevin Higgot and Patrick played. The excitement of the players was all too McAuley the scorers and Ben Leslie keeping a In all the Liverpool team played well, fought hard evident as we approached a rather smart looking magnificent clean sheet. We now had a chance of and were undoubtedly unlucky not to make the final. stadium complete with new cantilever stand. The qualification, but a piece of inspiration from Ben Still, there is always next year!!!!! squad's expectations were somewhat shattered when Wilson saw him clinch a place in the semi final Mr B Sprague

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