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from the editor...... 3 ow section he Wellingtonian is mainly Wellingtonian and I think he is right. The written by boys for boys: ow society is unique, and as the chairman the master’s speech...... 4 the chairman’s report...... 98 it is not sent to ows. The makes clear in his excellent report one of its aspirational aptitudes—the bursar’s report . . . . 11 the secretary’s report...... 100 ‘T Year Book, subsidised by prime functions is to provide a network of linguistic and logical ow charities report...... 101 the ow Society, is issued support, advice and friendship for ows of all free to all members, and aims to give them ages. The exciting NetCommunity project academic life...... 14 bevir report ...... 102 a faithful and comprehensive account of each will further strengthen the Society, and this university & college entrance 2010 & 2011 . . . 18 beyond wellington ...... 103 successive year in the life of College. Those initiative is further evidence of the innovative at Wellington who see both publications nature of Wellington College, and the way valette ...... 20 the foreign and commonwealth office . . . . 103 cannot reasonably complain if much material that it continues its transformational role social and personal fashion ...... 108 in the Year Book seems redundant.’ long after schooldays are over. As ever the house reports ...... 26 obiter dicta ...... 118 So wrote the editor of the Year Book in ow section of this Year Book bears testimony 1949, and although much has changed since to the spirit of the Old Wellingtonian, spiritual and moral dispatches...... 121 then, the sentiments remain true, for there celebrates the range of careers pursued and well-being...... 49 el alamein...... 122 are so many publications, and so many ways shows that links forged and lessons learnt at remembrance...... 52 sport ...... 124 of transmitting information these days, that College are lifelong. it is almost inevitable that some material It is this education for life that lies at the trinity sunday sermon ...... 53 ow reunions ...... 135 will seem redundant. The College Website heart of the eight aptitudes, the educational the chapel...... 54 ow representatives ...... 140 Editor and the ow website both aim to be faithful philosophy that not only underpins but tim head leadership ...... 55 obituaries...... 142 and accurate, whilst the proliferation of inspires all we do at Wellington. We all blogs, newsletters, e-zines, twitter feeds possess multiple intelligences but all too Assistant Editor cultural in memoriam...... 147 kay mitchell and Facebook pages devoted to College often schools are guilty of only concentrating music, art and drama...... 56 life almost guarantee that the content of on those intelligences that can be easily Editor of the OW section artsfest...... 63 the Year Book could all too easily seem like examined. Wellington is different, and the deborah alun-jones yesterday’s news. This is the first year that education our boys and girls receive truly [ap 1979–1981] arts colours ...... 68 College, as opposed to the ow Society, has nurtures all of their latent abilities and Designed by physical been in overall charge of the publication, but prepares them for the exciting journey they jules akel although the style may have changed, I hope will start when they finally leave school. This [hg 1975–1980] field gun...... 70 that this Year Book will not only capture the Year Book seeks to record many of their dance...... 76 Printed by major moments but will also attempt to give triumphs as well as exploring the rich diversity tradewinds ccf ...... 78 as comprehensive a sense as possible of what of College life. It has been an important year, it was like to be at Wellington in 2010/2011. and one of great achievement, but above all it Special thanks to all sport...... 83 who contributed photographs At the Leavers Service at the end of has been exciting and full of joy. My hope for the wellington academy ...... 90 including Glen Waugh, term, one boy said that the best thing about this edition is that it will allow you all to share GeoV Collins wca...... 94 leaving Wellington was becoming an Old a little bit of the fun we have had. & Tom Norton the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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the master’s speech speech day, 28th may, 2011

To be Master of Wellington College, which is at such heights, and destined to rise still further, is a constant joy. I spend 365 days a year doing it, but it never seems like work.

peech Days can and should is at such heights, and destined to rise still very special year indeed. They have made the be wonderfully upbeat further, is a constant joy. I spend 365 days school what it is today. and rousing events. All a year doing it, but it never seems like work. In 2006 when they arrived, the school was S too often speeches can be The reason is because of the people I work in the third division academically and had lost deadly, long and tedious. As with. The pupils are the friendliest, most fun its confidence and direction. We are now in a Head, I typically speak at six or seven school and loyal I have worked with anywhere. They the premier division, the most talked about prize-givings a year. As the children would say, are such a pleasure to be with. school in the country, and with extraordinary it’s a mission. All year groups have made great strides this achievements in culture, sport and service. Schools are about students, and students year. The Third Form have settled in well, the They were also the first co-ed year group, will be predominating this morning, and Fourth have really taken off, while the Fifth and I would like to take this opportunity to indeed throughout the day. Form have managed to work very hard for thank them and their parents for entrusting us I have pared my own comments down to their gcses and also contribute widely to the with being able to do a good job. the bare minimum and, symbolically, I will not school, as you will see today. Our teaching staff are really exceptional, be sitting on stage. These year groups should be aiming for and work tirelessly as you know for your no less than sixes or sevens in every subject children. At dinner in Arras last weekend Appreciation at myp, or as and a stars at gcse. That is on the parents’ Trenches Trip, a father was I want to begin with a section in which I the expectation and that, I hope, will be the talking to me about the Wellington spirit, by express my appreciation. I have, I honestly reality for these talented youngsters. which he meant the feeling that the pupils have think, the best job in education, hence the The Lower Sixth have worked hard that they can go to any member of staff and best job in Britain. and, in almost all cases, have surpassed our they will find them approachable, willing and To be Master of Wellington College, which expectation. The Upper Sixth have been a helpful. I would like to show our appreciation. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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Rachel Byrne

In particular, I would like to thank, on your McCreadie, about the parents’ Trenches behalf, the housemasters and housemistresses Trip last weekend, a particular highlight. It who work so hard with the house tutors and was described by one parent this week as heads of year, and the heads of department, the most moving trip of their life. With 725 who have led the school so well academically, Wellingtonians killed in that war, and perhaps not the least with the huge success of the ib 3,000 wounded, the school suffered as much Diploma and myp. as any in the country. No one helps me more than the brilliant smt At the memorial to the missing on the led by Robin and Jane, who all love their jobs. Somme at Thiepval, we laid a wreath by the No one helps me more than Joanna, who name of one of the 73,000, Jack Girling, who is a wonderful teacher, inspirer of creative in his final Speech Day, 98 years ago today, writing, daily hostess, and tireless companion. school colours was awarded some of the prizes that will be Behind the one hundred and fifty teachers presented today, including the Frew Chemistry is an army of four hundred support staff, who It hangs before me on a nail, and Maths prize. make the school possible. If I was to pick For when I gaze on you above, A former pupil at Eagle House, Jack became out three, it would be Di Evans, the leaving I see dear Wellington again; a College Prefect and Head of The Picton in Matron of the Lynedoch, who represents all 1915. He wrote several poems including this our domestic staff, and Angela Reed and Paula And in the mud and drifting rain one called School Colours read for us today by Maynard from my office, as representatives In fancy play the game I love. Tom Bateman and Michael White. At the end of all the administration staff. I would like to Jack Girling [Pn 1911–1915] of the poem, Robbie Offer, the current Head thank them all. of The Picton, reads a passage from Girling’s We are blessed also with our parents. father, which describes what happened to him. It constantly amuses me when heads get The last year saw the sad passing of Diana, together when they say what a bane their Duchess of Wellington, whose funeral Joanna parents are. I never feel that myself. We are and I attended on behalf of the school in truly fortunate to have you, and I would like November. She loved Wellington College, you know that. I am sure the pupils would and could not have been more warm and like to express their appreciation to you, as enthusiastic about supporting it. Her last indeed would my colleagues. visit was on the occasion of the visit of Her The wca has had a stunning year, and with Majesty The Queen. the St Petersburg trip coming in September We are so honoured to have present with us and the Great Gatsby Ball in London in today His Grace the Duke of Wellington, who November. From match teas to house events, has supported the school so loyally for forty to lectures, chapel, concerts, plays, evening years, and his daughter Lady Jane Wellesley. classes and trips, parents are ubiquitous and To commemorate Her Grace the Duchess, always very welcome. I have asked Molly Gray, who was in the first These trips are very special, and here group of girls who joined five years ago, to is a collage put together by parent David sing Memory from the musical Cats. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011 8 In 2007 we had five 9 Oxbridge/Ivy League places, 2008 seven, 2009 ten, 2010 nine. This year we achieved twenty-three, made up of seventeen Oxbridge places and six Ivy League. Our target Speech Day Concert for 2015 is fifty.

Leaving StaV Achievements Molly’s singing leads nicely into my next academic life of the school, as well as to its and charitable activities. He leaves for Our A Capella group nicely introduce some They are listed in your programme, as they have embodied the values of courage, respect, section, where I pay tribute to the ten staff cultural and sporting life, and pastorally. No Bancroft’s School. comments about the achievements of the are every Friday in the Week Ahead. The girls kindness, integrity and responsibility. who are leaving, four of whom are appointed surprise that he leaves us to become academic Catherine Micklem joined in 2006, and has school. All the richness of achievement would have had an outstanding year and are only The Arts have been a real highlight this to senior management teams. deputy at Harrow Hong Kong. been a tireless Head of Classical Civilisation be nothing if we weren’t doing the core things behind the boys in their filming technology, so year, and we are going to listen to Keshan Tarrant Robbins and Mariama Ifode leave Also joining senior management, this time and teacher, contributing widely to hype, as a well, by which I mean academic standards, as the extract we are going to see is going to Vaikunthanathan play one of his pieces on Sax, us after a year, with our thanks for their in the north of England, is Paul Fairclough, Murray tutor, netball coach and junior Round seen in exam results. be only of boys’ sport, of our first team and which made him one of the eight finalists of contributions. who joined in 2007. A prolific author, he Square. We wish her well. Our a Level results in 2010 were the best victorious 7s side at Rosslyn Park. the Montgomery Music Competition. Remy Lamon joined in 2009 as Head of has established the most successful Politics Finally, Murray Fowler leaves after twenty in our history, and show a spectacular increase While we are looking at it, I would like the While he plays, we will see a medley of Modern Languages. He has brought a unique, department in the country in his four years, years at Wellington, to become Deputy Head since 2005, as measured by percentages of a following, who are among those who have images on screen representing the best of cosmopolitan style into Wellington, and while also finding time to run conferences, at Wellington College in Tianjin. Murray has and b grades. played for their country at sport this year, to dance, drama, music and visual art. The one made a real contribution with Mandarin and tutor in the Benson, take polo players to been Head of Geography and housemaster These figures are meaningless unless you come up to the stage to shake the hand of the art form missing, creative writing, can be seen exchanges. He leaves for a promotion to matches, and to start fishing at Wellington. of the Combermere when it was still a boys’ factor in the ability intake for each school. Chairman of Governors. Let me also mention in the magazine published this week, South senior management in Geneva, with our very Two other much loved figures who joined house. Latterly he has been Head of Lower It is here that Wellington does spectacularly Will Leith who scored a century last week in Front, and in the online Wellingtonian. best wishes. in his same year are Nick Maloney and Eunice Sixth. Amongst his many achievements have well, coming in the top 0.7% of the country on the 1st X1 victory over Eton. Paloma Alisse joined that same year and Gillan. Eunice’s instructions were to fill the been sixteen field trips for the Lower Sixth the government’s ‘added value’ tables. In the Great Britain u15 athletics team: has been a breath of fresh air as an English Wellesley with day girls within five years, a to the French Alps. We will miss him greatly, Wellington is beaten by kcs Wimbledon, Morgan Lake. Scotland u17 rugby: Buchan and Theory of Knowledge teacher, whose task she fulfilled brilliantly within three. She as we will his wife Claire, who has taught at which benefits from the preferential ucas Richardson. England u16a rugby: Charlie passionate enthusiasm for American and threw herself into everything at the school, Eagle House and who joins the junior school tariff of being an all ib school. Wicks. England u16 rugby: Simon Sexton. English Literature has inspired many. History teaching, sports, ccf, Round Square at Wellington Tianjin. But what of scholarship, which I said in Alex Peters and Heidi Baek playing for Camilla Bailey, who joined in 2008 having and above all the Wellesley. She leaves for As we express our appreciation to all of them, earlier years we need to improve at ? England at golf, the latter winning the us been a girl in the Apsley ten years ago. She Turkey with Ella, a four-legged if rather sniffy the school’s A Capella group, which won the In 2007 we had five Oxbridge/Ivy League Junior Masters. Nick Hopcroft in the England has been a major contributor in the Maths friend of our own Toby. national competition last term, are assembling places in total, 2008 seven, 2009 ten, 2010 u19 squash team. Harry Orpen-Smellie in the department, to sport and as a tutor, and leaves Nick Maloney is not one person but an to sing for us a Michael Jackson medley. nine. This year we achieved twenty-three, gb cadet rifle team. Hannah Joseph in the for South America and then South Africa, with entire Common Room in one human frame. made up of seventeen Oxbridge places and six England u19 netball team. Madison Hughes our profound gratitude. A brilliant teacher, he has achieved wonders Ivy League. Our target for 2015 is fifty. in the usa u20 rugby team. Kieran Ball in the James Thomas is also leaving after three leading the Economics and Business Studies Wellington will become much more schol- England u18 rugby club and schools team. years. An inspirational and hugely effective departments, with school running, as a arly, but without losing any of its excellence in Jake Oldacre in the England u17 rugby. Head of Philosophy and Religion and Head of Hill tutor, outdoor enthusiast and deeply sports, the Arts or service. The service achievement has been extraor- Oxbridge, he made a real difference to the committed supporter of Wellington Academy What of the pupil achievements? dinary this year from Wellington pupils, who the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

10 Future 11 I want to look ahead in the final part of my At Wellington itself, we will be opening so, in tune with our founding mission. address. We are seeking to make Wellington our new library this year, and Selangor Court, I ask all of you to give to these causes if you the most innovative school in the country, and which will double the size of the v&a. feel able to support us. the most inspiring for its students. Between the Chapel and the Theatre, we I think Wellington is doing powerfully well Reconnecting with the spirit of our will be opening the new Mandarin Centre, a at the moment. Thanks to you, the parents, foundation is vital in this process, which is wonderful resource for the school. and thanks to our teachers, colleagues, why I am so thrilled that Wellington Academy In Combermere Quad, we are appealing for governors, and students, aspirational has now been opened in its new buildings by funds for a statue of the head of Copenhagen, We have every reason to be proud, but Lord Adonis. sculpted by parent Nic Fiddian-Green, whose we have no desire to be complacent. We Two weeks ago, Michael Gove was speaking horses heads are also to be found at Ascot aptitudes drive on from here and these fresh buildings at Wellington Academy. and at Marble Arch. and more bursaries will help us achieve our the bursar’s review Wellington students will have regular op- We will also be appealing for funds for a mission educationally and morally. portunities to visit the Academy, and within new running track on Rockies, where we will By Waterloo Day 2015, our aim is to be- five years I would like all of them to visit all be seeing half an hour of athletics finals come the twentieth school in the country Wellington in China or in the other branches this afternoon from 2.30 until 3.00 p.m., just academically, everyone maximising their Eight that we hope to open in the bric countries before the Field Gun Run. Aptitudes, sixth in the country at sport, fifth and beyond. Further ahead, within the next two years for music and the arts, and first for innovation

David Cook, headmaster of Wellington we hope to extend and cover the amphitheatre and first for service. Intellectual The Tianjin, has flown in, and has a short message to create a theatre and an assembly hall to If we take those together, they spell out Interpreting Outer the World for us today. seat all 1,000 students. the following date: 18.6.2015. Self While he is talking, you will see some fresh We launch today also the Prince Albert On that 200th anniversary, we are going to

images of Tianjin, beginning with an aerial Bursary Fund, to raise money, by houses and have the most enormous party and I want you The The -

shot taken last month of the campus, of the centrally, for children to attend Wellington, all to be there ! Dr Anthony Seldon Body Individual

buildings being opened by Prince Andrew. who would not otherwise be able to do

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ellington has seen a tremen- So how does this find concrete expression the Quad between these two spaces, and dous change over the last in what has gone on and is planned for the the Chapel, to create an area that encour- five years. Pupil numbers next few years ? ages peaceful and contemplative thinking and W have grown by over 50%; In terms of physical changes, the College engagement. the College has gone fully has built a new Modern Languages centre, At the centre of this we would love to have co-educational; results and reputation have focused clearly on the linguistic aptitude. a statue of Copenhagen, Wellington’s horse, soared and the Wellington family of schools We have opened a social area called the as a constant reminder of the College’s core has been founded. v&a, used by pupils and staff and visitors, right values and history. All of this is being achieved within a frame- at the heart of College. This is often used to Outside of the core College buildings, work model of human development called the display cultural artefacts such as paintings and and reflecting a growing internationalism in ‘Eight Aptitudes’. Depicted diagrammatically sculpture created by the pupils. outlook, we are close to securing funding for here, this essentially reflects a view that the Building works start in Summer 2011 to a new Mandarin Centre. The timing of this will areas of development for a child can be help- transform the under-used Library into a space fit perfectly with the opening of Wellington fully categorised into eight different areas and that, using digital media, will bring to life the College Tianjin for the academic year 2011/12. that unless each area is developed and flour- power of the internet and new technologies This wonderful new building—reminiscent Eve of Speech Day Concert ishes to some disagree, the individual won’t for learning and collaboration. of College in every aspect—will start with flourish to their full potential. We would like to be able to transform over 200 pupils and expects to grow rapidly to the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

from being a failing school in the bottom 12 Wellington Academy, 13 Wiltshire 10% nationally overall and in the bottom 5% nationally for value added into a thriving school of 600 pupils where the number of pupils achieving five gcses rose from 39% to 98% in one year. The school caters for children from eleven to sixteen, 40% of whom were from army families. It was the first rural Academy and will be the first to offer boarding. We hope that all of these changes and developments will enable Wellington to provide the all-round education for life that lies at the heart of its aptitudinal approach, and will also ensure that College remains a place that truly transforms the lives of all those connected with it. The next five years promise to be truly exciting and innovative. Stephen Crouch

match, and perhaps one day, exceed, the The next project on the sporting side is bursary fund The Prince Albert Society which College in size. to have a new Running Track on Rockies to will offer full bursary support to talented The physical aptitude has also been replace our sloping grass track so as to offer children who would not normally have been under development, with some fantastic our top athletes excellent facilities for training able to consider a private education. These achievements at school, county and national and competition. bursaries will be transformative for the level. The Monro Pavilion has been of huge In all of these developments, we have also children who are awarded them. benefit, located on the edge of Bigside, and been careful not to lose sight of the moral We have also sought to make a broader has become a space used constantly by pupils, aptitude. In terms of physical manifestation, impact on the lives of hundreds of children by parents and as part of our commercial lets in we are seeking to restore the Chapel for its opening the Wellington Academy in Wiltshire. the holidays to generate additional revenue 150 year anniversary in 2013. This school has, in the space of two years, for bursaries. As importantly, we are launching a new been catapulted by its Head, Andy Schofield,

Wellington College, Outside the proposed new Library Tianjin, under construction

Proposed statue of Copenhagen in Combermere Quad the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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linguistic & logical academic life

A performance of Twelfth Night he academic profile of life has been transformed by the introduc- plump for the ib’s Middle Years Programme during the Artsfest Wellington has been trans- tion of two new curriculum models from the as an alternative. Once again, this has pres- formed: seven years ago International Baccalaureate. The first, the aged a radical change in the academic life of T barely 60% of students at a Diploma Programme for sixth formers, is not the school. The myp has given teachers the level achieved an a or a b; new: it has been taught internationally for freedom to design their own courses, unfet- by 2010 this was 93%. Standards and results decades and combines breadth of study with tered by the straightjacket of nationally pre- are soaring. But Wellington is also witness- specific elements designed to prepare stu- scribed syllabuses, and has allowed students ing an education revolution. New academic dents for university and for life: an extended to rediscover the joy of learning. But has all courses, new pedagogy and new confidence essay; a service component and a philosophi- this curriculum change resulted in a lowering are re-calibrating academic life at Wellington cally and intellectually challenging ‘Theory of of academic standards ? Not one jot. In 2011, which, in 2011, is characteristically innovative Knowledge’ course. At a time when grade more than twenty students received offers and intellectually ambitious. inflation dogs national qualifications, the ib from Oxbridge and top American universities, Perhaps the most radical changes have has consistently maintained its high standards. the highest figure for years. These academic come—as all good educational thinking dic- Since 2008, students at Wellington have been changes are deep, systemic and rigorously in- tates they should—in the classroom. The able to choose to follow either an a level pro- tellectual. Students are being encouraged to But be not afraid of greatness: dynamic between teacher and students re- gramme or the ib’s internationally minded, think more deeply, to read more and to en- mains the defining experience of school; the academically rigorous dp as they prepare for gage in debate; and this culture is instigated in classroom is the key arena where learning university and beyond. the classroom. some are born great, some achieve greatness, happens. Great teachers still inspire, most And since 2009 they’ve had yet more Any visitor to the school can confirm obviously when they are trusted to teach in- choice. 14-year-olds, traditionally on the cusp that there is an exciting academic frisson at and some have greatness thrust upon them. spirational material. Wellington’s academic of the decision about gcse options, can now Wellington. The education festival, with its the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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roll-call of world-class speakers, the regular immediate access to boundless knowledge conferences, the Master’s lectures, the daily and information. These technological sea- visitors from a vast array of fields all help to changes are inescapable and the academic life create a vibrant academic community. All of Wellington has shifted inexorably because students, from the Third Form upwards, are of them. The challenge is to embrace the given lectures in Philosophy, in Planetary changes, to use devices smartly, to combine Sciences and Astronomy and in the History of old and new in creative and academically Art. They are encouraged to think on a broad rigorous ways and to be the masters, not the canvas: to have open minds and open hearts. servants, of the technology. Fear of change Debating is flourishing; students do remark- holds back many; Wellington is in the vanguard ably well in national Mathematics and Science of embracing technological innovation and the competitions; students’ excellent work is in academic life of the College is stronger for it. the foreground, perhaps best exemplified by Some have argued that the constant publications such as South Front, the outstand- buzz of the electronic world is destroying ing annual anthology of Wellington writing, our ability to concentrate and to focus for and the remarkable Science society magazine During the October Half Term, Alice sustained periods. Wellington has not shied which is conceived, written, edited and pub- Richards, Slava Kinebas and Harry from this challenge. Reading is firmly back on lished entirely by students. Randall participated in the Third Annual the agenda. The academic life of a Wellington If you walk around the school and glance into Chinese Bridge Competition. We spent a student is not put on hold for two months classrooms you will notice other, significant few days in Beijing travelling and then every summer. All are expected to read widely changes. Gone, from many, are the rows of headed South to Chongqing for the over the holiday period. The expectation is desks. Gone are the teachers’ desks at the competition stages, lasting two weeks. that they return for the new academic cycle front of the class. In their place are large, oval Initially, they had to perform a short refreshed, stimulated and eager to talk about tables. These ‘Harkness’ tables, modelled on presentation in Mandarin (coming third their holiday reading. But reading is changing those used in American schools such as Phillips equal with Sweden behind U.S.A. Team 1 too. Not in its fundamental aspects, but in Exeter, are beautiful pieces of furniture. They and Singapore, a great performance and terms of the reading platforms we choose. are also symbols of a pedagogical revolution. this was the only performance broadcast In America, Amazon now sells more ebooks Around a Harkness table there is no room to on local Chongqing tv to millions in its than traditional paper copies. Wellington’s hide; with their teachers, students interrogate entirety !). The following performances ambition is to synthesize the best of the old the ideas generated by their preparatory involved a series of television challenges and the best of the new. reading. The catch-all ‘prep’ is revived in its (e.g. matching up Chinese Characters to Nowhere is this more important than in original incarnation: students prepare for pictures, talking for a minute on one of the new library. It will open in the Spring class knowing that they will be challenged these and then encouraging support from of 2012 and will herald the next phase of intellectually and anticipating an expectation of the audience in Mandarin) and the final Wellington’s academic life. At a time when deep understanding. The Harkness classroom competition was a ‘Supermarket Sweep’ many libraries are closing, Wellington experience is an exploration of what has been equivalent designed to use Mandarin in is making a huge investment, funded by prepared and what has been read: these tables a real-life situation. It was a relentless tremendously generous donations, in a new Above: have catalysed an extraordinary shift in the three weeks, but incredibly rewarding. library which will be the intellectual, cultural Wellington at War: Peter Snow (OW) way students read, prepare, think and debate. Whilst we did not rank in the top ten and academic heart of the College for years The classroom may never be the same again. overall, Harry won a prize for the best to come. Traditional books will sit cheek- returns to College It can’t be, because technology is now individual speech. All three have also by-jowl with cutting edge technologies. The to talk to the school an unavoidable feature of all of our lives. been awarded a semester’s scholarship in library—with the eight aptitudes imprinted in Left: Continuing the school tour, we put our a Chinese University of their choice. Big the fabric of the design—represents the next, Celebrating the Chinese NewYear heads around another classroom door and congratulations to them for representing ambitious step on an academic journey which Right: a remarkable thing is happening: all of the both Wellington College and the U.K. in has been radical, inspiring and courageous Concentrating on Biblical Hebrew students in the class are connected wirelessly a worldwide competition of 40 diVerent and which marks Wellington out as an to the internet. All Wellington students teams (120 students). academic community which is braced for, and are expected to have a laptop but many are expectantly optimistic about, the uncertain, using tablets and other portals. The internet exhilarating future. Nic Amy is in the classroom and the students have the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

Luke Varrall [Pn]...... Oxford Brookes...... Management Natalie Bampton [Ap]...... St. Andrew’s...... Environmental Geoscience 18 19 Audrey Davies [Ap] ...... Oxford ...... Engineering Ellie Porter [C]...... St. Andrew’s...... Modern Languages James Fotherby [A]...... Oxford ...... Physics Max Skipworth-Button [Bd]. . . Swansea...... International Business Management Harry Lee [M]...... Oxford ...... Biochemistry Adelaide Goodeve [C]. . . . . UCL...... Geography university & college entrance Dan Mackinnon [L]...... Oxford ...... History Alex Sanina [C]...... UCL...... Biological Sciences The following are recorded as having been accepted onto higher education courses in the UK or abroad, starting in 2010 or 2011. James White [T]...... Oxford ...... Russian & Persian Eunice Tsang [Ap]...... UCL...... Fine Art Charlie Mann [Hg]...... Plymouth...... Marine Studies Anton Shefov [Rg] ...... UWE...... Robotics James Hirst [C]...... QMUL...... Psychology Michael Coles [A]...... USA Holly Lyne [Ap]...... QMUL...... Medicine Luke Walsh [Bl]...... USA David Choi [S]...... Royal Holloway...... Economics Chris Donnelly [Bd]...... Warwick...... Politics 2010 James Ashall [Bl]...... Royal Veterinary College. . . .Bioveterinary Sciences David Dougall [Bl]...... Warwick...... Law & Business Studies Joanna Haywood-Cook [Ap] . . .Southampton ...... Psychology Megan Clarke [Wl]...... York...... History & Politics

Francesco Annunziata [Hg] . . . Bath...... French & Politics Zain Abdi [T] ...... Imperial...... Biomedical Engineering James Baron [Pn]...... Bath...... Physics Euikon Jeong [Hg]...... Imperial...... Chemistry Ben Beart [S]...... Bath...... Economics Leesu Kim [Bl] ...... Imperial...... Mechanical Engineering William Cooper [Hn]...... Bath...... Politics with International Relations Rowan Williams [T]...... Kent ...... Business Studies Sarah Scourfield [Hn]...... Bath...... Business Administration Michael Au [Hl]...... KCL...... International Studies Oli Hickinbotham [Bn]. . . . . Birmingham...... Civil Engineering Nick Bethell-Collins [Hg]. . . . KCL...... European Studies 2011 Alex Seward [T]...... Birmingham...... History Isa Bhatti [Bd]...... KCL...... Business Management Nick Jillings [Bl]...... Birmingham City. . . Sound & Multimedia Technology Trishan Vaikunthanathan [Hl]. . .KCL...... Medicine Miles Seavill [Hl]...... BSMS...... Medicine Ben Blosse [Hg] ...... Leeds...... History Ben Butcher [T]...... Bath...... Politics with International Relations Tessana Macleod [Wl] . . . . . Nottingham...... Philosophy Jess Best [Ap]...... Bristol...... Medicine Harriet Gibson [Ap]...... Leeds...... History Aaron Walters [Hg]...... Birmingham...... Physiotherapy Angus Paskin-Orr [Bd]. . . . . Nottingham...... Civil Engineering Clem Bunting [Ap]...... Bristol...... Sociology Sophie Goddard [Ap]...... Leeds...... Geography Max Fawcett [Bd]...... Bristol...... German & Spanish Tom Rowe [T]...... Nottingham...... Management Studies Robert Cox [S]...... Bristol...... Classics Euan Graham [Hg]...... Leeds...... Geography Jonathan Leon [Bl] ...... Bristol...... Music Alex White [Bn]...... Nottingham...... Sociology Thomas Fraser [Hg]...... Bristol...... Physics Charlotte Haywood-Cook [Ap]. .Leeds...... Human Physiology Tom Llewellyn [Bn]...... Bristol...... Mechanical Engineering Amy Howells [Wl]...... Nottingham Trent. . . Interior Architecture & Design Catherine Murray [Ap]. . . . . Bristol...... History Amir Idris [Hl]...... Leeds...... Ecology & Environmental Biology Anya Nelson [Ap]...... Bristol...... Economics & Accounting Will Oliver [S]...... Oxford Brookes...... Real Estate Management Chloe Palmer [Ap]...... Bristol...... Pathology & Microbiology Tom Margetson [A] ...... Leeds...... Law Biz Nimmo [C]...... Bristol...... Medicine James Rendell [S]...... Oxford Brookes...... Sports Coaching and PE Jonathan Robb [Bn]...... Bristol...... Spanish Edward Mills [T]...... Leeds...... Sport & Exercise Sciences Charlie Pickard [Bl]...... Bristol...... Geography Charlotte Brind [Ap] ...... Reading...... Graphic Communication Zach Stone [T]...... Bristol...... Mechanical Engineering Darion Naylor [Hg] ...... Leeds...... Philosophy Camilla Tett [Ap] ...... Bristol...... Social Policy Matthew Kim [M]...... Royal Holloway...... Economics Jonny Templeman [A]...... Bristol...... Classics Rory O’Donnell [Bn] ...... Leeds...... Human Physiology Leo Gianetti [M]...... Brunel...... Business & Managaement James Whitwell [A]...... Sheffield...... History & Sociology Max Tulley [Bd]...... Bristol...... Politics Harry Rosen [Hl] ...... Leeds...... Politics Thorben Schaefer [Bd]. . . . . Cambridge ...... Land Economy Lillie Cable [Hn]...... Southampton ...... Medicine George Wilson [M] ...... Bristol...... Physics Charlie Smith [L]...... Leeds...... French & Spanish Luke James [Bn] ...... Cardiff...... Psychology Lucy Lintott [C]...... Southampton ...... Oceanography Josh Han [M]...... Cambridge ...... Mathematics Ruaraidh Stewart [Hg]. . . . . Leeds...... International Relations Gina Kuschke [Ap]...... Courtauld Institute...... History of Art Ben White [Bl]...... Southampton ...... Economics Jack Harris [Bn]...... Cambridge ...... Land Economy Alex Ziff [L]...... Leeds...... Art & Design Patrick Ware [L]...... Durham...... Politics Camilla Bryden [C]...... St. Andrew’s...... English Literature Mathilde Spiess [O]...... Cambridge ...... Natural Sciences Oli Barker [Hg]...... Loughborough...... Aeronautical Engineering Alice Chau [Wl]...... Edinburgh. . . . .History of Art & English Literature Sam Edgerley [Bd]...... UCL...... Classics Gbade Adewole [M]...... Cardiff...... Law Tom Foster [Hg]...... Loughborough...... Mathematics Fred Ide [L]...... Edinburgh. . . . Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations Christian Sahle-Selassie [Bl]. . . University of Virginia, USA Khalid Samea [Bl]...... Cardiff...... German & Japanese Chris Rennie [Hg]...... Loughborough...... Sociology Rosie Bartley [C] ...... Exeter...... Economics & Politics Liam Hanna...... UWE...... Business Studies Mark Shipway [S]...... Cardiff...... Medicine James Bourne [A]...... LSE ...... Sociology Luke Bowler [Bd]...... Exeter...... Exercise & Sport Sciences Isabelle Wilkinson [O]. . . . . UWE...... Drama Nick Cho [T] ...... Coventry...... Automotive & Transport Design Jin Kai Law [Hg] ...... LSE ...... Law Georgina Colling [C] ...... Exeter...... Sociology Joe Williams [Bl]...... UWE...... Marketing Amy Cooper [Ap]...... Durham...... Sociology with Law Isadora West [Hn] ...... LSE ...... Economics Freddie Ward [Hl]...... Exeter...... Management with Marketing James Wright [T] ...... Warwick...... Classics Rahul Das Gupta [Bd]...... Durham...... Business Finance Olivia Light [Ap]...... Manchester...... Medicine William Western-Kaye [Bd]. . . Exeter...... Exercise & Sport Sciences Adam Seldon [L]...... York...... History Luke Dovey [L]...... Durham...... History Milly MacManus [Ap]...... Manchester...... Management & Leisure Alexandra Brown [Ap]. . . . . Georgetown, USA Nick Melendez [Bn]...... Durham...... Psychology Makanjuola Senbanjo [L]. . . . .Manchester...... Economics & Politics Tom Dauncey [Hg]...... Imperial...... Medicine Arthur Montagu [Bn]...... Durham...... Modern Languages Stephanie Tress [O]...... Manchester...... Music Jamie Russell [Hg]...... KCL...... Classics The following Upper Sixth pupils have been offered places at Emma Parkhouse [C]...... Durham...... Music Polly Watson [Ap] ...... Manchester...... Drama & Screen Studies Georgie Singer [Ap]...... KCL...... Religious Studies Oxford and Cambridge Conor Turley [A]...... Durham...... English Literature Nicholas Allred...... Newcastle...... Business Accounting & Finance Claudia Dyball [Ap]...... Leeds...... Medicine dependent upon A-Level or IB results: Tom Wood [Hg]...... Durham...... Natural Sciences Max Chapman [Bn]...... Newcastle...... Economics Alexandra Guy [O]...... Leeds...... Medicine Kieran Ball [Bd]...... Cambridge Elliot Kemp [Bn]...... East Anglia ...... Business Management Emily Hill [Ap]...... Newcastle...... Business Management Simon Haddad [S]...... Leeds...... Economics & Mathematics Lucy Clarke [C]...... Oxford Ben Cleary [Bd] ...... Edinburgh...... Economics & Politics Grace Ward [Ap]...... Newcastle...... Biomedical Sciences Georgina Huelin [Ap]...... Leeds...... Economics James Ellis [L]...... Cambridge Daniela Dennahy [C] ...... Edinburgh...... Law Natasha Alderson [O]. . . . . Nottingham...... Pyschology & Philosophy Gordon Hamilton-Fairley [Hg]. . Leeds...... Politics Chris Ewing [T]...... Oxford Dom Ebbetts [Bn]...... Exeter...... Geography Emma Buckley [Ap] ...... Nottingham...... History of Art Georgina Pinto [Ap]...... Leeds...... Management & Philosophy Toba Fatimilehin [M]...... Cambridge Ben Hayes [Hg]...... Exeter...... Psychology Bella Day [O] ...... Nottingham...... Philosophy & Theology Ji Park [Ap]...... LSE ...... Business Mathematics & Statistics Solenn Gueganton [O]. . . . . Oxford Amy Jones [Ap]...... Exeter...... Sociology Rachel Dyer [C]...... Nottingham ...... History of Art Guy Armitage [Bn]...... Kingston...... Psychology with French Nick Harris [Bn]...... Cambridge Laura Keeble [Ap]...... Exeter...... Business Economics Keir Fullerton [Pn]...... Nottingham...... Politics Nikolas Salmon [Bd]...... Manchester...... History & American Studies Greta Keenan [Ap]...... Oxford Andrew Maltby [S]...... Exeter...... Engineering Aimee Robinson [O]...... Nottingham Trent...... Multimedia Ben Goddard [Bl]...... Newcastle...... Philosophical Studies Louisa Mak [Hn]...... Cambridge Harry Penrose [A] ...... Exeter...... Accounting & Finance Franco Boydell [M]...... Oxford Brookes...... English & Film Studies Celeste Moberly [Ap]...... Newcastle...... Media & Cultural Studies Ali Marjot [S] ...... Oxford Hannah Pugsley [C]...... Exeter...... Exercise & Sport Sciences Charlie Esse [Pn]...... Oxford Brookes. . Business & Marketing Management Jamie Rahder [Hg]...... Newcastle...... Economics Oli Ralph [Bd]...... Oxford George Quaile [A]...... Exeter...... Sociology Jonathan Furness [Pn]...... Oxford Brookes...... Business Matthew Read [Hg]...... Newcastle...... Politics & Sociology Tom Roberts [Bd]...... Cambridge Sophie Rhodes [Hn]...... Exeter...... History & Spanish Will Harris [L]...... Oxford Brookes. . . . .Psychology & Sports Studies James Wilcox [Hg]...... Newcastle...... History Elizabeth Robinson [O]...... Cambridge Robert Tyrell [Pn]...... Exeter...... Business & Management Rhys Jones [Bd]...... Oxford Brookes...... Motorsport Technology Patrick Davis [T]...... Nottingham...... Economics Illias Thoms [T]...... Oxford Douglas Chung [Hg]...... Goldsmiths...... Social & Cultural Studies Daniela Smale [Ap]...... Oxford Brookes...... Fine Art Alex Hardy [S] ...... Nottingham...... Management Studies Ryan Wield [Hg]...... Cambridge the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

hard to include, involve and know all of 20 21 the young people in her house and worked tirelessly to ensure that the girls involved and integrated themselves fully in the life of the College. Eunice has an unusually strong understanding of young people, their culture and their feelings; a natural empathy with them, skill in getting alongside them, listening to them and winning their trust. Her tutor team appreciated her warmth, support, guidance and encouragement too. This has been an outstanding career at Wellington; in her four years here, Eunice has been a whirlwind; a jack of all trades and a master of not a few. She’s been a remarkably inspiring teacher of History and engaged her students not only in the classroom but around the world on trips to First World War battlefields, China, Russia and Eastern Europe. As a Captain in the ccf she has lead the Fifth Form Army section and run murray fowler eunice gillan trips to Germany, Cornwall and Fremington. 1991–2011 2005–2011 Eunice has been unfailing in her commitment to the sports department too, taking a team My first encounter with Murray Fowler was 1991 and the rest, as they say, is history, My first meeting with Eunice came in the in every term whether it be Hockey, Netball Eunice has an unusually valete as the geography teacher of form 4b at St or geography, in Murray’s case. Ever more Theatre in November 2005; newly appointed or Athletics. In 2009, she was a member of Edward’s School Oxford in 1982. Quiet, confident with any geographical topic, always hms, we sat together in the theatre on a the staff Channel Swimming team; this was strong understanding of even timid, his head remained well below ready to pull his own leg (just as well, as there Visitor’s Day. A parent asked a question an enormous personal challenge, for she was the parapet throughout the year. His exam was no shortage of opportunity to do so), and in his own inimitable way, the Master not a strong swimmer but she spent hours young people, their culture result, a somewhat lacklustre 47%, placing constantly popular with students, increasingly enthusiastically said, ‘I will ask Eunice and ploughing up and down the College pool, taking and their feelings; him 14/22 in a class that was not full of at ease with the demands of school and family Delyth to comment on that’. As my face lessons in technique and swimming through academic luminaries, did not suggest that he life but never compromising in the standards and neck turned a deep read colour and jellyfish infested seas in order to prepare. a natural empathy with them, would become one of the leading classroom he expected, his career has followed a steady beads of sweat formed on my forehead, I will Eunice leaves a powerful legacy here. When geographers of his generation, Head of upward path. never forget Eunice standing up, confidently, asked to describe her recently, her Matron skill in getting alongside Department, Housemaster, Head of Lower Space limitations preclude a full summary of assuredly and in the most dignified and poised and some girls said she is ‘simply the best’. them, listening to them Sixth and, from September, Deputy Head of their combined achievements but he, Claire, of manners to address the packed theatre, Eunice makes the journey to Turkey to Wellington College Tianjing. Ollie, Max and Felix leave a huge gap as they as if she had been working at Wellington for teach History at the mef International School and winning their trust. There were many reasons for the leave and not just in the fence of Stapleton years. This captures Eunice in a nutshell; in Istanbul. I have no doubt that she will transformation. Crucially, he was taught House, battered as it has been by every she has an ‘Apollo 13’ approach — nothing is continue to touch the lives of all of the young by someone else the following year and his conceivable round object. They depart with too big a challenge and she takes everything people she will come into contact with and latent love of geography was allowed to many fond memories, enormous goodwill and in her stride. Coupled with this, she is we wish her every success and fulfilment in blossom. Equally crucially, he met Claire, in the best wishes of all at Wellington, as they the thoroughly nice and most genuine of that new challenge. the Dewdrop Inn, Summertown, on the night embark upon the next exciting chapter of life. individuals. after he had finished hisa -levels. As young Eunice set up The Wellesley — Wellington’s lovers do and despite some opposition, he first day girls’ House — and in four years, abandoned his original university course in has filled it to the rafters. She has been the Bristol and followed Claire to London to most dedicated of Housemistresses; no finer complete his degree at King’s College. Deep tribute could be made than that she really knowledge of the subject, developed there, devoted her life in term time to the welfare engendered within Murray the desire to pass of the girls under her charge. Wellesley girls this on and the foundation from which to do so. and parents were utterly confident of her Having enjoyed a brief dalliance with seemingly unlimited reserves of kindness, Charterhouse, he joined Wellington in patience and time. She worked extremely the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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She is one of the Mr Fairclough is kindest and most an absolute legend warm-hearted and the best teacher of people and I’ve ever had. His lessons she immediately were always fun impressed by her care despite the ridiculous

nicolas gallop for the pupils and catherine micklem amount of work 2002–2011 her passion for her subject. 2006–2011 he always made us do It is with no little irony that as I too prepare Catherine joined Wellington in September and he made us all think paul fairclough to leave Wellington, after four short but 2006, having completed her pgce at 2007–2011 happy years, I am called upon to offer a pen- Cambridge after her First Class degree at that Politics was portrait of my friend and former colleague Exeter. Although the day of her interview Paul has enjoyed a whirlwind four years at and had the rare ability to make the world Nick Gallop — who left to become Assistant was not, perhaps, the most auspicious really exciting Wellington as Head of Politics and during seem a better place. Head (Sixth Form) at Portsmouth Grammar start to a teaching career, because it rained and important. that time has elevated the Department to a Paul was a terrific Tutor in the Benson, with in January after eight years in Common Room. incessantly, it was obvious from the first position of real pre-eminence, with a glowing an unshakable belief that he was involved I first met Nick back in 2006, when I travelled meeting that Catherine would be an excellent I never thought of myself reputation both in and out of College, with the very best house: the boys always down to Crowthorne to be interviewed for asset to any school. She is one of the kindest partly due to his outstanding results, but looked forward to his evenings on duty, as the Head of Politics post he was vacating and most warm-hearted of people and she as an A grade student, mainly to the extraordinary conferences he did the boys and girls who he used to ferry in order to become Housemaster of The immediately impressed by her care for the organised. He is a prolific author of Politics uncomplainingly to Polo practises and matches. Picton. I was understandably anxious on that pupils and her passion for her subject. A lot but he made me believe Textbooks, and is also a chief examiner: it is It is somehow typical of him that he started day — but he immediately put me at ease with has happened to her in this short time: on a I could be, and I owe him surely only a coincidence that the publicity up the Wellington Angling Club, allowing him his open manner and obvious enthusiasm for personal level, she has married Duncan and on the Waterstones’ site for one of his latest as it did to combine one of his own greatest College life. is looking forward to the imminent arrival of my place at Uni. publications suggests to candidates that enthusiasms with an opportunity to broaden Nick is possessed of great generosity of their first child and, on a professional level, purchasing this title will almost guarantee exam the lives of the pupils, while at the same time spirit, intelligence and wit. It took me some she has achieved a status as an outstanding success ! One of life’s great conversationalists, indulging a limitless capacity to tell stories of time to adjust to the demands of life at a ‘full- teacher and administrator. She was quickly Paul brings wit and wisdom to bear on all the tallest nature. Paul leaves us to take up on’ boarding school and Nick was the best promoted to Head of Classical Civilisation he does, and the lives of his students were the post of Deputy Head at Casterton School mentor and confidant one could have: quick to and the pupils have flourished under her immeasurably enriched by him. One of his in Cumbria, and we wish him, his wife Clare, reassure; slow to judge. Whilst the presence compassionate and untiring tutelage; her time former pupils writes: ‘Mr Fairclough is an and three lovely children, Adele, Felicity and of a former HoD in one’s departmental team was also much valued in The Murray, as co- absolute legend and the best teacher I’ve ever Douglas the best of all luck. is often seen as potential source of friction, I ordinator of the hype programme and as the had. His lessons were always fun despite the could not have wished for a more supportive ever willing volunteer for the interviewing of ridiculous amount of work he always made us and inspirational colleague during the period pupils from pre-testing level to 16+ entrance. do and he made us all think that Politics was we worked together. Her gentle and calm manner easily combined really exciting and important. I never thought Others could no doubt speak with greater with an acuity of approach and evaluation. of myself as an a grade student, but he made authority and passion on Nick’s contribution She will be very greatly missed in the Classics me believe I could be, and I owe him my place to Rugby coaching at Wellington and his time department and in College. at Uni.’ Praise indeed, but no more than the as Housemaster. All I can say is that colleagues truth, and Wellington will be poorer for his and students greatly appreciated the time and leaving, for he always had time for everyone energy he devoted to all that he did. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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Nick Maloney is not one person but an entire Common Room in one human frame.

nick maloney remy lamon 2007–2011 2009–2011

Nick came to Wellington in 2007 from Remy Lamon came to Wellington in Westminster as Head of Economics and September 2009. A multilingual Swiss with Business Studies. His total passion for experience of the former gdr and Mandarin economics was conveyed to every student in speaking China, he brought an exotically the department and was transferred to the international flavour to the Modern Foreign james thomas majority. Under his stewardship, and as a Languages Department to inspire his 2008–2011 result of his superb teaching, the department pupils and colleagues alike. His European achieved 100% as and bs at a level in 2010. experience of the ib (including his position James arrived at Wellington in Michaelmas department, guiding Oxbridge applicants, He has always strived for excellence in as an examiner for the ToK course) proved 2008, having previously been Head of tutoring in The Picton and The Beresford, teaching and has been a leader in the school crucial in ensuring Wellington’s extremely Religious Studies at Dulwich College. After and coaching sport (particularly football: a at trialling and improving on new teaching successful start to this new, exciting, and three great years as Head of Philosophy and die-hard Fulham fan). We are all sad to see methodologies. Nick also instigated highly challenging course. Given his cosmopolitan Religion he is moving on to become Director James leave, but wish him and Kitty the very successful extension economics classes and truly international world outlook, it was of Studies at Harrow Hong Kong, helping to best of luck for this next exciting phase in for Wellington students with local state perhaps inevitable that his stay at Wellington oversee the school’s opening in 2012. This ap- their life together. schools and has forged strong links with the would be a short one. He leaves to take up a pointment is a remarkable achievement, tes- Wellington Academy by teaching part time senior management post in his home town of tament to his ability and passion for teaching. there this year. He also single-handedly Geneva having made a remarkable impact in James has contributed an enormous established an annual week-long phab course a short period. amount to Wellington. He arrived at Wellington. With his boundless energy with impressive academic credentials (a Nick excelled as assistant Housemaster and Cambridge graduate and Old Pauline) and tutor in The Hill. He is a talented runner quickly established himself as a popular, and has inspired many cross-country runners funny, but rigorous teacher. As a colleague, as master in charge of the sport. But he is he is renowned in the Common Room for his probably most proud of his achievements as unique organisational skills (that is, obsessive Deputy Staff Football. He moves further compulsive disorder), mixed with remarkable away from his beloved Aston Villa to charm and sensitivity. He has also brought Bancroft’s School and will be missed by every a great deal of energy to life outside of the section of the Wellington community. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the anglesey 26 27 This was the year in which boys occupied the Anglesey for the last time. However, what made the year memorable was the happy coexistence between the remaining 23 boys and the 33 girls who will forge a new era as an all-girls house in September 2011. If, twenty-four months ago, we had tried to imagine what the house would be like with boys and girls it would have been hard to imagine it turning out quite as well as it has. An enthusiastic group of talented Third Formers joined the house in September and quickly proved themselves a capable and cocky lot. There were clearly some outstanding athletes in their midst and a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in the Christmas races in the girls section for Bea Austin, Naomi Boobbyer, Emma Gunning and Issy Sage certainly promised much. Later in the year Bea would be the first member of the Anglesey in the Kingsleys Race — well ahead of any of the boys or older girls. This group of girls contributed with real enthusiasm and self-belief and there is no question that social this lot will go on to achieve remarkable things in their time at Wellington. Our Fourth Form had already proved themselves to be a feisty and determined & personal lot. They were at the brunt of going co-ed and previously had enjoyed being the only girls in the house. This year they had to share their territory and the boys. I have been exceptionally pleased with the progress these girls have made. They are a proud and stubborn bunch and in any scrap you would want them on your side. Time and again they fronted up in the girls’ inter-house competition regularly competing against Sixth Form girls from the other houses. They won the inter-house basketball and were runners up in the Rounders tournament. Our Fifth Form boys remain an outstand- ingly high achieving group. They have enjoyed having some bigger sisters in the Lower Sixth and did their best to remain unaffected by the younger girls. On the sports field they were impressive with both Simon Sexton and Charlie Wicks earning their England u16 Rugby colours — an exceptional achievement. Connor Nurse had another season with the Red Nose Day 1st cricket xi scoring good runs and taking valuable wickets. Elsewhere Chris Thomas the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the apsley 28 29 You could say Apsley girls are at a disadvantage from the moment we arrive at Wellington; we have three less sports days, three less Kingsleys, three less chances to Be the Duke. None of us could pinpoint our best moments as Apslians, although being the first girls’ House to win the House Singing Competition comes close, as would any time we’ve won interhouse sport—swimming, has progressed in his golf to be promoted to example. Dominic Cooke captained the 1st lacrosse or hockey, any time one of us has the College 1st team, playing off a remarkably xi hockey side, and, more significantly, led the won a music prize or any time an Apslian’s low single digit handicap. These boys now boys to the last major boys sporting success won an essay competition. move up to the Hardinge and they will have in the sko hockey competition. As Deputy We’ve had incredible House trips, House the opportunity to build on the impressive re- Head of House he was accessible to everyone dinners and House events, from ‘Wicked’ to cord they have written here. The chances are and his kindness made a deep impression on raising thousands of pounds for charity in our that many of them will have prominent leader- the house. Josh Owolabi passionately sang his Cabaret evenings. Those events may all be ship positions in time. Mind you, if their out- way into our hearts and his Liberame solo at evidence of our collective success, or our rageous performance at the House Supper is the Remembrance Service was memorable in shared celebrations of an individual Apslian’s anything to go by it may be hard to take them the extreme. His chapel address came not success, but our best moments aren’t too seriously ! far behind in terms of sheer gravity. Although measured in how we’ve excelled. Our best The Lower Sixth bravely found their he couldn’t lead us to a successful defence of moments are measured in the times we’ve place in the House and in the Summer Term our inter house singing title he did prepare the In my reckoning there were stood together in Chapel, belting I Vow To stepped up encouragingly to take owner- house for that competition with rare passion at least four of these chaps Thee as loud as any other house; the times ship. Their positive attitude, their genuine and dedication. James Whateley narrowly we’ve walked from Chapel to Front Quad concern for the retention of the character missed out on the esteemed triple colours who would have made leading the way carrying our cerulean and of the house and their sensitivity to the boys’ award as he won colours for captaining the very impressive College Prefects. pineapple flag on Remembrance Sunday as feelings reflected their maturity and their ap- 1st tennis team and for playing 1st xi hockey. proudly as any other house with a 150-year- preciation of the situation. We are delighted He missed out on a Rackets colours but did That they were overlooked old legacy; the times we’ve marched up that Liviy Woodward has been appointed as represent the 2nd pair at Queen’s with some was the house’s gain. together on Speech Day to give our Master’s a College prefect for next year — a wonder- success. Louis Timpany was our other 1st ticks; the times at breakfast when everyone ful accolade at the first opportunity for an xv rugby player and with Fred Evans he joins should be sleepwalking from just waking up, Anglesey Sixth Form girl. Cate Gower will Madison and five Anglesey Fifth Formers but we’re laughing and yelling while eating our be the first girl Head of House and she will to make up a very large contingent of the (daily-delivered) croissants; the tea parties be an undoubted success. Cate became the College’s rugby squad due to tour South and barbecues in summer, the times spent first Anglesey girl to win sports colours too, Africa in the Summer. screaming over Gossip Girl and crying in the having played 1st xi hockey throughout the Finally, the Watson Award as voted for by Royal Wedding or running to Queen’s Court Michaelmas term. Hannah Colling will play the Sixth Form and awarded to the best Third in torrential rain, have bonded us. the part of Deputy Head of House. She has Former, went to a popular and deserving We might have been three years behind been prolific on the stage this year and will winner in Claire Addicott. The Hutchinson everyone else, but we’re as united a House as lead a drive to restore the Anglesey to prom- Cup for Man of the Year as voted on by all if we’d been here all along and we’re as good inence in major school productions. house members went to the much loved friends as if we’d known each other all our lives. And then there was the last ever boys Dominic Cooke. Excellence is not an act but a habit, and it’s Upper Sixth. In my reckoning there were As Housemaster of this remarkable an Apslian’s habit to be a good friend, to work at least four of these chaps who would have group of young people I can only state my hard, to play hard and with fortune favouring made very impressive College Prefects. That appreciation for the opportunity of seeing the the brave, to be brave, making the most of they were overlooked was the house’s gain Anglesey through its transition to becoming every minute of our two years here. but their calibre was deeply appreciated within a girl’s house. I have learnt much from the Most of us liked our old schools, but our community. Madison Hughes, 1st xv experience and I have loved every minute of it. none of us knew we could love a school; Rugby legend and American u20 winger, led As a boy’s house or as a girl’s house — or even we’ve never forgotten how lucky we were to the house with a quiet calm and composure, as a little bit of both — the Anglesey remains become Apslians and prove ourselves true never saying much but leading by thoughtful preeminent as a quality house at Wellington. Wellingtonians. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the benson placing in the official top three, despite also currently county players in a range of the beresford 30 31 This year will be remembered a remarkably well choreographed and sports. Cameron Farmer notably won the This has been a full and for the whole house perfor- produced performance. Duke of York’s scholarship for golf, despite successful year for the Beresford mance of Bugsy Malone in the House dance proved popular and it was being pipped to the college championship in in a number of facets of College Lent term, in a year in which The Benson great to see a mixture of year groups putting a play-off. life. Academically, the boys made positive staked a claim to be the leading house for together a combination of street dance and Continuing with the physical aptitude, Field movements up the House effort grade tables, culture. ‘Bugsy’—directed by Nick Harris physical theatre, with Felix Fowler coming in Gun has become a popular pursuit with Joe whilst still leaving themselves further room and new tutor Dan Townley—allowed many second place in the individual competition. Martin, Tom Smithdale, Ed Dyer and Sean- for improvement next year. The Upper Sixth boys the chance to get on stage, sing and be Felix deserves a special mention as he leaves Paul Mackenzie all going to Earl’s Court to be led from the front as Tom Roberts, Ollie ‘splurged’ for the first time at Wellington and with his family for China: he won his cross part of the Royal Military Tournament. Tom Ralph and Kieran Ball successfully received was enjoyed over two nights by pupils and country colours as a Fifth Former and also set eventually was awarded the Edleston Sword Oxbridge offers and Nick Hopcroft gained parents alike. Congratulations particularly to a new record for the Pink Pavilion dash (albeit of Honour for Naval Service after a successful an unconditional offer from Harvard. Many Karl-Ilias Auersperg-Breunner who played the for only ten minutes !). His legacy in running career in the ccf. other offers from top British universities lead role and all the actors as well as thanks and physical theatre will live on. Many of the In the summer term, the inaugural Benson have been secured by the rest of the Upper to the two Orange girls who helped add some boys have followed Felix and Richard Bishop’s father/son cricket match was held, with the Sixth demonstrating the academic strength style and glamour to proceedings lead and Third Former Harry Mackenzie was boys running out victors and Theo Byrd hitting of this current set of leavers. The Fourth Many of this year’s leavers have had hugely centre stage on Speech Day. Mr Hicks into Crowthorne station ! Although Form continued to be our best performing not a fundraising event, this was one of several occasions planned to raise awareness of the new Benson Bursary scheme which has been introduced this year, designed eventually to allow future pupils the chance to experience the unique atmosphere and opportunities the current boys are afforded. We have welcomed two new tutors into house this year—Mr Townley and Miss Ifode, who also sadly leaves us after just one year. We also say farewell to Mr Fairclough who was always good for a slice of pizza on a Friday night! Mr Owen has continued to run his ‘Food for Thought’ evenings along with the Lower Sixth. This year we have welcomed Dr Seldon talking about twenty- first century politics, Mr Henderson on ‘Driven or Obsessed’, Mr Hicks on humanism and Old Bensonian Laurence Oliphant on his Bugsy Malone successful careers in the Arts: Henry Counsell, With some talented film makers (led own journey from the house to Christianity. the Head of House, won the prize for drama by xxxxx xxxxx) the Interhouse Art The academic effort grades are an area Angus Boobbyer [Pn] year group in terms of effort relative to other and signed off with the role of Sky Masterson Competition offered the chance for more which needs to be improved next year, but with Nick Hopcroft [Bd]: Houses and additionally, our House Quiz team in Guys and Dolls. He was supported by boys to display their talents and to showcase we do congratulate all those who won prizes winners of the Public Schools (Tom Roberts, Jack McAlister, Sam Milliken- Gudjon Bodvarsson as Nicely Nicely Johnson, the breadth of ability across all year groups. on Speech Day, as well as Ed Grigg who Rackets Doubles Smith, and Zach Topley) lost in the semi-final who won the singing prize and has dominated These can be seen on the YouTube site James debated for the College and won the top of the Inter-dormitory quiz — our strongest the college stage during his time here. Nick set up, which we hope will be added to over Sixth Form scholarship. effort for a number of years. Harris also won Arts colours as well as a place the years. Overall, it has been a typically busy The Beresford continues to remain one of at Cambridge—he played the lead role in Although the sporting trophy cabinet is year with many individual and collective the strongest sporting Houses, a reputation Henry V and was supported by Tom Smithdale, looking a little bare, there have been some successes. The house spirit and sense of that the boys are particularly keen to maintain who also had a part in Gut Girls. fine performances over the year. Many mutual respect amongst the boys remains and build upon. Our Senior House rugby team It is not just on the stage that the boys congratulations go to George Hutchinson the fundamental bedrock for the strength of won the sko in emphatic style on Bigside 1, in The Benson have been excelling. The who gained his rugby colours for representing the Benson. We wish the very best of luck always the highlight of the sporting calendar now standard controversy at the Interhouse the 1st xv, Jonny Burgin for squash and hockey, to all those who are leaving, particularly to year, whilst our jko team fell at the last hurdle. Singing Competition returned with the Will Avrili for football and Henry and Gudjon university, and who have set the benchmark However, despite these performances, it was disappointment of Sweet Dreams not even for basketball. A number of Bensonians are for years to come. the levels of support that the (non-playing) the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

32 James Middleton (Head of House) 33 and Tom Roberts (Deputy)

New Beresfordians show oV their newly designed sports shirts

boys showed for their friends that epitomises Tom Inglis, make up a strong contingent of It is clear that demonstrated their considerable musical of The Picton. She has made a significantly House spirit at its very best and support was the rugby squad’s tour to South Africa. It is ability in front of their peers, tutors and a positive impact in House in a relatively short out in abundance for The Beresford. Tom purely coincidental that our rugby success is this is a high achieving very impressed Headmaster. It was a superb period of time and has been the best possible Johnson (for the second year running) won combined with the fact that our popular and occasion, with a wonderful atmosphere and female role model for the boys. Her refreshing the Christmas races in a canter and came 3rd respected Assistant Housemaster, Mr Kevin House, but most demonstrated all that is good about this and positive nature will be missed by all in the in the Kingsleys — a fantastic achievement for Brennan, is Master i/c Rugby ! This is just a importantly, The Beresford House in terms of unity, talent and enjoyment. Beresford and we wish her well in her exciting a Fourth Former. Other notable successes snapshot of some of the many individual and Highlights included Ollie Ralph’s cover of Eric new post. The senior boys have achieved were achieved on the sports field with our team sporting successes and our boys can is a House full of identity, Clapton and Will Middleton’s beautiful playing highly in their last year and we wish them Junior House team winning the Football feel proud of their commitment to College character and characters of Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midi to well in their life beyond Wellington. James knockout competition in a nail biting penalty and House sport at a wide range of levels. conclude the evening. Whilst we didn’t really Middleton (Head of House), Tom Roberts shootout and victories in both Senior and All appear to gain equal fulfilment from the and fundamentally, trouble the scorers at the House Singing (Deputy Head of House) and their prefects Junior House tennis competitions. competition that they encounter and the a House which boys and competition, the boys were very proud of have led from the front and James’ impressive In the first weekend of the Easter holidays, experiences that they gain from the sporting some of the judges’ comments which included performance was recognised on Speech Nick Hopcroft added to his already impressive environment: long may this continue. tutors are so proud “You were certainly the loudest House on Day as he was awarded the Bates-Blewitt trophy cabinet, having won the Foster Cup at Whilst we didn’t achieve a place in the show”, and, “You were a House overflowing prize for a College Prefect. He has been an Christmas, with an exhilarating 4-3 victory House Art competition, there were some to be part of. with testosterone”. Jake Aungier, Henry V, outstanding ambassador for the Beresford and over Cheltenham in the Public Schools’ Rackets tremendous pieces of work submitted by and Will Middleton, Frost/Nixon, led the way for Wellington and can feel very proud to be doubles at Queen’s Club. Tommy Beresford’s our relatively small but immensely talented on the stage and demonstrated their all round leaving his House in fine fettle. talent on the polo field was evident as he team of artists (George Rigby, Sam Kinnear, talents whilst Ollie Ralph’s outstanding service was selected to represent the Hurlingham Tom Johnson, Zach Topley, Dom Hill, Ben to music at Wellington was recognised with Polo Association in China. Joseph Rossi Kinnear and Jamie Wigram). Indeed, Tom was an award on Speech Day with a Choral prize. represented the College with distinction in the awarded the prize for best Fourth Former in It is clear that this is a high achieving British Schoolboy skiing races in Switzerland. the College — an outstanding achievement. House but most importantly, Beresford A number of Beresfordians represented the Much of the work that is seen around the is a House full of identity, character and 1st vii squad that triumphed at Rosslyn Park in House has been done by the boys — further characters and fundamentally, a House which the last week of term (James Middleton, James evidence of their significant talent. the boys and tutors are so proud to be part Nicholls, Jack McAlister and George Rigby) Many parents came in support of the of. Unfortunately, we lose Mrs Catherine and these boys, along with Will Donnelly, wonderful House music evening at the Goldsmith from our tutorial team following Jake Aungier, Charlie Skipworth-Button and end of January where a dozen of our pupils her appointment as Assistant Housemistress the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the blucher 34 35 I am always amazed by the variety of talents and achievements in a The year has been marked by boarding house and this has been a vintage year in the Blucher. It almost goes without saying these days that the work ethic a sense of warmth, of kindness and of calm, is good and August will bring exceptional exam results, with the present Upper Sixth and Fifth Forms being particularly talented which has made The Combermere and focused on their academic work. However it is the multitude of other things that the boys get up to that enrich the lives of all of us: the sport, the artistic endeavour and a home in the truest sense of the word, the charity work, which is perhaps unique to The Blucher and The Orange. Perhaps this year’s leaders are unique for every member of the family. in the number of leaders amongst them. Astonishingly they have included six captains of College first teams: Charlie Gordon, Rugby; Colman Chiu, Badminton; Guy Bishop, Fencing; Harry Orpen-Smellie, Shooting; Luisa Rubio and Maddie Henri, the combermere do exceptionally well in Effort Grade league as will Rosie’s herculean efforts in turning the exams, whether they were the Third Form Jordan Mann, Golf; Alex Miller, Swimming. just before The Kinglsey Races When prospective parents come tables, but that does not do justice to the House into a stunning gallery for the House doing internal exams or the Upper Sixth We have had three boys achieve full colours to look around the Combermere, intellectual curiosity and sense of fun that the Art Competition. We also saw the creation preparing to undertake exams, which would for rugby and five of the leavers will be touring they often ask, ‘What marks you girls have in tackling their subjects and their of the Combermere-Yangrima International secure their places at university. It was also South Africa in July. Two of them were part out as a House ? Are you sporty ?’, they lessons. This year, perhaps more than ever, Link, headed up by Sammy Glover. Nor will we a term of further sporting prowess with the of the sevens squad which won the National inquire, ‘or academic, or dramatic ? Do you we have proved ourselves to be a truly well forget the spirited Christmas Supper in which Edwards sisters, Tilly and Sophie, amongst Sevens at Rosslyn Park. One received full have a particular specialism, with which our rounded House. parents rose the roof of Old Hall in a singing others, shining on track and field both within hockey colours and currently two boys are daughter could identify ?’ It is with great joy The things which have made us distinctive competition in which each table was ascribed school and at county level. part of an extremely successful 1st xi cricket that I respond in the negative. Through the this year, have been our character, the a verse from The Twelve Days of Christmas. It would be impossible to mention all the team. Tom Brodie in the Fourth Form is in course of this year I have found out that The leadership style of the prefects and the All will agree that a golden glow was joys and successes and events shared in by the the 1st polo team which won the national Combermere cannot be categorised. atmosphere in the House. One of the main cast over the Lent Term by coming second Combermere girls and staff this year — there schools cup. The senior boys have totted up We have girls who excel in most areas aims set out, and fulfilled, by the prefect in the House Singing Competition with our have been so many. Above all, however, the a huge number of house points in the sports but, more important than this, we have a body, was that there should be positive and rendition of Something Inside so Strong. We year has been marked by a sense of warmth, events, largely due to the strength of our spirit which inspires everyone to have a go, dynamic relationships between the year have never placed before and to do so well, of kindness and of calm, which has made the running, lead by James Harris, who won the regardless of their level or aptitude. So, we groups in the House; that we should be a and to have so much fun preparing and Combermere a home, in the truest sense of Kingsley for a second time and is busy setting have some exceptionally talented Hockey family rather than a hierarchical institution. rehearsing, put a real spring in our step when the word, for every member of the family. new school records for middle distance players (our Head of House, Luisa Rubio, was The manner in which girls from all ages have days were long and dark. These positive events. Jordan Mann has been given a place also the captain of the 1st xi Hockey Team socialised, undertaken activities together, spirits were strengthened by the success of at Harvard to study and play golf, which is a this year), but we also have keen d team encouraged and supported one another, has our House Entertainments Evening and the fantastic achievement. Not all are superstars players who love their matches and play with been unique. sale of Valentine’s Roses to all those romantic but most are involved in a variety of different great enthusiasm. The same is true of music The Michaelmas Term was marked by the souls at Wellington. Amy Bowerin, who sports at different levels. and the arts. As regards academic life, we arrival of fourteen keen bean Combermere orchestrated this along with just about every Cubs in the Third Form who soon other charitable and baking-related venture reassured us that the future reputation of undertaken by the House this year, should Combermerites as girls who play hard, work be particularly commended. The House will hard and show House spirit in all things — was have a gaping Amy shaped hole next year ! in good hands. They soared in their Effort The Summer Term saw all year groups Grades and shone on stage, in the concert knuckling down to revision. A hush settled Tilly Edwards room and on the sports’ field. The common on the House and even the most boisterous and Katie Milliken-Smith room candle-lit campfire with toasted characters could be found with their noses marshmallows and singing to the strumming buried in books. It was lovely to see this of guitars was a night we will all remember, sense of respect for all who were taking the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the hardinge the hopetoun sticks in the numbing cold, was particularly 36 37 The Hardinge leavers of 2011 With the last Hopetoun skullcaps memorable due to the cake sale organized by consisted of the last group of ten having been tipped on Speech Hopetoun girls, which was startlingly success- boys to join The Hopetoun in the Day, to be replaced evermore by ful despite the weather. The Summer term Third Form and twelve who began boaters, the 2010/2011 school year marks the has been much quieter, if no less busy, than their Wellington careers in Michaelmas 2009. end of The Hopetoun’s four-year transition the other terms, due largely to exams, which The Lower Sixth was made up of the first from a boys’ house to girls’. This milestone pupils of every year knuckled down for while group of Anglesey boys to move as that House has perhaps been overlooked, whether due the sun shone gloriously during the first half evolves into a girls’ house, joined by eight new to The Hopetoun’s mounting successes of term. The end of the school year, too, pupils. In addition to these, three members across the board this year, or the physical and does not in any way mean the end of school of The Hardinge began their Third Form years attitudinal changes the College continues to involvement, with Hopetounians planning to in different Houses. Representatives of nine undergo. Nonetheless, I hope to reassure be a part of Round Square and phab courses different nationalities and fourteen countries Hopetounians past, present and future that during the summer holidays. of residency added to the cosmopolitan the house’s brick walls have retained every Despite all this involvement, though — atmosphere of the boys’ Sixth Form house, ounce of Hopetoun spirit felt within them. despite break-times spent lamenting about and with half the leavers studying the ib Hopetounians met the start of the year how unfair Geography coursework is, or Diploma, The Hardinge continued at the with anything but reluctance; in particular, the hours of sleep sacrificed to perfect a music centre of Wellington’s recent changes and the Upper Sixth took on their prefectorial roles composition — Hopetounians stand strong; forefront of new developments. with a confidence that has set a high standard if each Wellington House has a different Traditional values were equally represented, for future Hopetoun leaders. personality, ours must be determination. It however. Four members of the Hardinge were The second half of the Michaelmas term can only be hoped that The Hopetoun’s future awarded 1st xv colours (Kyle Ross, Peter The Hill demands the hill champions of hockey in both jko and bims saw the Halloween party and more impor- is full of this same spirit, with similarly able Davidge, Elliott Markham and Ollie Williams), If I told you that I didn’t format. Adding to this we have a young man tantly Wellington’s Remembrance Service, to leaders and diverse successes, as it has been three played in the winning Rosslyn Park not that each member feel intimidated when I who shoots for Scotland and two members of which many Hopetounians dedicated both in the 2010/2011 school year. side, and the House narrowly lost the sko first walked into the Hill the all conquering College squash and rackets their thoughts and their efforts in the Choir final to The Beresford on the last weekend. is the best at everything I would be lying. But I teams who were victorious in their national and Concert Band. In what seemed like no For the second consecutive year the Head would also have to tell you that the Hill is in tournaments. As well as our fantastic and time, Advent candles were lit and calendars of House (Jack Harcourt) was also rsm of or indeed anything fact one of the most welcoming, warm and persevering record in all sporting domains, were pried open, heralding the traditional the corps, which contained twelve other friendly Houses in College. this year we have six pupils appearing in Hopetoun Christmas tree-decorating, and the Hardinge ncos. With hearty performances but that they will show ‘Death or Glory’, the motto by which three major theatre productions, the top Christmas entertainment evening. This en- in the House singing and art contests, the non-depleting courage, every Hill boy lives throughout his time music scholar performing extensive concerts, tertainment evening was one of many oppor- Hardinge’s contributions to the cultural life as a Wellingtonian, clearly demonstrates four boys in the school choir, twelve boys in tunities for Hopetounians to show off their of Wellington were led by Christian Schmitz enthusiasm and passion the notorious house spirit that resonates various orchestras and bands and are finalists artistic talents, with many girls taking part in and Tom Wessely, respective winners of the from our historic foundations. The Hill in the inter-house quiz 2011. the Dance Show and Wellington’s pantomime David Moreland-Green and Batchelor Art for all the challenges demands not that each member is the best The Hill is a successful House in so many interpretation of Snow White. The final week Prizes, while musicians James Mulvaney and at everything or indeed anything but that they ways, especially when you consider our size. or so of term were more festive than ever in Gary Zhang were awarded Arts Colours, the that they face. will show non-depleting courage, enthusiasm In that regard we punch well above our weight recent years, as this year Crowthorne saw latter also receiving the Silver Bugle on Speech and passion for all the challenges they face. Finally, but by absolutely no means least, snowfall as early as November. Day. While the Hardinge boys’ a level and ib Be it house sporting competitions, the inter- the Hill’s academic affluence ranked us one of The extreme weather conditions, however, I hope to reassure results again placed them in a more favourable house quiz or even the infamous house dance the top male Houses for effort at the end of were less on Hopetoun minds than were the light than the regularly published league tables competition, what makes The Hill great is that 2010. As challenging as this was to uphold, House Dance Competition, which Hopetoun Hopetounians of effort grades, the outstanding exponent each member is willing to give their all and full the junior and intermediate year groups girls managed to win, as well as to get Mrs. of the Logical Aptitude was Ryan Wield, heartedly tackle even of the most gargantuan of the house maintained this spectacular Waugh on stage for a twirl or three, and the past, present and future French resident Australian, who won the of duties thrust upon them. As one of the achievement by remaining in the top two male fast-approaching House Singing Competition. major College prizes for Maths and Physics, ‘in-College’ houses The Hill is not only in a houses in College thereafter; similarly the Practising was a tiring but indisputably fun that the house’s the Duke of Wellington’s Prize for academic prime location, but is a crucial component of upper end of the house achieved 100% Gold process, and although we were not awarded a scholarship, and an offer to study Engineering the beating heart of the College. and Silver placing us well above the college prize at the competition, there was a sense in brick walls have retained at Pembroke College, Cambridge. As far as the house’s recognition goes, average. In terms of gcse, the House has House that something had been won merely The nature of a House depends entirely our cultural and physical diversity sees us as maintained an impressive 75% a* & a result by sharing the experience with one another. every ounce of on its members, and the population of The one of the best all round singing boys houses, while at as an average of 78% a & b has been Later in the Lent term was the inter-house Hardinge sees an even quicker regeneration sko rugby semi-finalists, winners of jko, jko achieved. At the all important a2/ib level the Lacrosse competition, which, although includ- Hopetoun spirit than any other boys’ House thereby ensuring an cricket, bims rugby, top three finishes in the House has recorded an average of 88% a*, a ing great sporting efforts and enthusiasm from effervescent freshness always alive to change. past three athletics days and twice crowned & b: all excellent results. those willing to brave the collision of metal felt within them. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the lynedoch achievement in completing the arduous performance of Rick Astley’s Never gona 38 the murray 39 This is the last year in the house ‘Ballbuster’ race on Box Hill, Surrey where This has been a vintage year give you up which is currently on the House for our legendary Matron Mrs they raised over £3,000 for the House for the Murray. The year website. The Interhouse Dance saw an Evans, more affectionately known Charity. Furthermore, in total, we raised began with eleven excellent excellent performance by Warren Leung as Mrs E, who leaves us after 18 years service. over £10,000 this academic year for Cancer new pupils joining in September. Peter De and Kamau Wainaina: informed judges felt it Back in April, the house threw a wonderful Research, an achievement for which the boys Souza was given a baptism of fire when he baffling that they did not make the final ! Our leaving party including a chapel service, a meal can be deservedly proud. was asked to perform at the Matriculation House Music evening proved to be another as well some music from the boys. There It would be remiss of me not to mention Service in front of a packed Chapel. The highlight with over half the boys performing. were 200 people present including pupils and Ben Lewsley and Jimmy Higham, both assistant first House event of the year was the House Academic honours this year went to Toba parents both past and present, as well as four Housemasters, who still continue their battle Art competition in which the boys, led by Fatimilehin who won a place at Cambridge to Heads of House and three Housemasters. It with cancer. The thoughts and prayers of all Sebastian Bowler and Oliver Lyon, produced study Natural Sciences and the senior prize was a very special occasion and demonstrated the Lynedoch boys, staff and parents are with a stunning display: we once again finished up for Chemistry. Science is flourishing in The the strength of the Lynedoch community and them both during this difficult time. as the best Boys’ House in the competition Murray at the moment with half the articles how far reaching its influence still holds. And finally … congratulations to Jack and took third place overall. We had a mixed in the last edition of the Science Magazine Other highlights include the Lent term Jive Stileman, Tom Mackinnon and Marcus Willis rugby season as we were seldom able to written by Murray boys. Speech day saw lessons, the Lynedoch Talent Show, Angus for all being selected as College Prefect next field our strongest side, but the highlight of Tommy Jolowicz and Matthew Dickenson Franz leading us to victory in the House year; the boys of the Lynedoch are incredibly the term was The Murray becoming the first earn senior prizes alongside Toba. Perhaps Sailing and Jack Stileman, Tom Mackinnon, proud to have you representing the school. House to win Team of the Week since that the most pleasing result of all was that The Marcus Willis and Sam Dovey’s spectacular competition started — the sko team’s bravery Murray finished top Boys’ House for internal against sides made up solely of 1st and 2nd effort grades — for the second year running: a xv players was rewarded with personal clear indication of the outstanding work ethic congratulations from the Master and more of The Murray boys. than anything illustrates our House spirit and Real sporting success came with victories never say die attitude. in the following competitions: Chess, The highlight of the Lent term was the Climbing, Swimming, Triathlon and even House Singing Competition and although not Clay Pigeon shooting. In the latter Jack The Murray Graduates placed the boys put together a memorable Alexander finished Best Shot with a perfect score — and this from a boy who had only been shooting for a few months. The House Golf Cup would surely have been won by The Murray if it had taken place, given our extraordinary depth of golfing talent, but congratulations must go to Maxime Saxena for winning the Open College Championships on the second hole of the Play Off — a great achievement for a Fourth Former. the orange Amelia Christie-Miller The Orange has continued to with the Toye Challenge Trophy thrive as a friendly, fun, chilled which was won by The Orange and supportive community where all the year groups have their individual identity but also enjoy their essential role in the ppe and Lizzie Robinson to Selwyn College Orange family. Visitors comment on the Cambridge to read veterinary sciences. unique atmosphere in the Orange, created The other Upper Sixth all have offers from by the light and airy structure, the vibrant art excellent universities as well; Amelia Christie- work and photographs on all the walls and Miller — Exeter, Priya Baxter — Rhode Island above all by the smiles and welcome they re- School of Design, Molly Gray — Nottingham, ceive from all the girls in the House. Louise Cook — Kingston University London, Academics: This year we have enjoyed Molly Critchley — Exeter, Biz Mallet — Bristol showing off the Toye Challenge Trophy in our (but taking a gap year and working at kpmg for Foyer (the School’s top academic award) and some months), Katie Booth — Manchester, we are proud to be sending Solenn Gueganton Clare Doggart — Leeds, Amy Norris — off to Hertford College Oxford to read Loughborough. Marie Schulte-Bockum will the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the picton 40 41 Rick Clarke, Head of English at St If you ever need John’s College in Johannesburg, joined the House in January 2011 and he has quickly settled in as the new cheering up housemaster. His wife Natalie and both his daughter Olivia and his dog Dexter love the House and the boys seemed to have taken —pop into them to their hearts. The Lent term saw the House tackling the House song competition with gusto. The The Orange ! choice of Culture Club’s Karma Chameleon was an inspired one and the House quickly settled into a routine of practice. George Turley led the musical side of things superbly, with Robbie Offer and his prefects directing dance moves and acting as motivators. The decision to appoint Chas Cerveny as conductor was a wise one: his boundless enthusiasm and madcap conducting kept the House going The new Orange Assembly Hall. through late night practices. On the night of Nabukenya Primary School, the competition I was particularly proud of Uganda what the boys achieved: if there was a prize for enthusiasm, we would have won it ! Chas’s energetic conducting certainly won the crowd be spending some time at Wellington Tianjin Grade 8 singing with distinction and grade girl in the famous Kinsley’s race in the Lent term. Form will climb Kilimanjaro in July for Teenage over and the boys really enjoyed themselves. during her gap year and Laura Dyer is off to 8 cello merit, Martha Gray — Grade 8 Full school colours were awarded for the Cancer Trust and Tash Carolides will trek On the sports field The Picton once again an internship at Rag and Bone in New York. singing, Katie Wells — Grade 8 lamda with following achievements. Hockey colours to to Matchu pichu for the same charity in the competed at all levels. The bims hockey Creativity and Music: The House has distinction. Chloe Stuart — Grade 7 lamda, Olivia Marshall. Netball colours to Molly October half-term. team punched above their weight, winning a continued its intensely creative tradition, Emily Beard — grade 6 Rockskool singing, with Gray who captained the College first team This year The Orange girls and parents have few games and competing strongly against all winning the Inter house Art Cup for the Distinction, and many, many others too. and half colours to Molly Critchley and Sophie raised over £11,000 (following over £14,000 teams that beat them. Our junior and senior second year in a row. We have some great Leadership: The Orange Upper Sixth have Robertson. Half colours for Cross Country last year) to help build an Assembly Hall at inter-house hockey teams also competed very dance talent too, with Katie Wells, Imogen been an amazing group of individuals — the went to Harriette Johnson. Harriette (Lower the Nabukenya Primary School in Uganda. strongly, with notable performances from Halsey and Sophie Roberts winning the small original pioneers of co-education when they Sixth) qualified for the Triathlon in the World Together with The Blucher we have built three James Burnett and Hamish Richardson in the group category in the first ever Inter House arrived in The Orange in September 2006 Championships in Beijing this summer. She is classroom blocks (nine classrooms in all) and juniors and Angus Boobbyer in the seniors Dance competition. as Third Formers. Their pioneering spirit also completed a fundraising Channel swim accommodation for 8 teachers and now we nearly seeing us through. However, it was on Katie also starred as the leading role has carried them through Wellington over with a team of Wellington students at the have the money for this final Assembly Hall. In the football field that The Picton very nearly Adelaide in Guys and Dolls in the Lent term the last five years. Their leadership qualities beginning of July, for the Mityana charity. We October 2010 a group of Orange and Blucher tasted real glory. Excellent performances with a host of Orange girls in supporting have shone throughout their time here and in are so proud of her. pupils and parents went to Uganda to work at from our senior team, ably led by 1st xi singing and dancing roles. Molly Gray starred particular we are very proud that Elizabeth Service and Giving: Service and a sense of the school and to encourage the children and captain Robbie Offer, got us through to the in the challenging The last 5 years. Molly Mallet and Molly Critchley were elected to responsibility to the world beyond Wellington staff. It was a fabulous, if busy week and we all semi-finals, and we were unlucky to lose to Critchley starred in No one sees the video in serve and lead the school as College Prefects. lie at the heart of life in The Orange. Elizabeth came away with a gratitude of heart for all we the Talbot in a close semi-final. Few of us will the Michaelmas term and in the summer term Katie Wells has been chosen to lead the Mallet in the Upper Sixth has been the have and with a desire to share more of that forget Nick Baron’s Brazilian-like skills on the she played a fabulous Nancy in Oliver ! India school as joint Head of College. This is an Wellington College Round Square chair this with our Ugandan friends who have so much day, with Luke Cervino’s bustling performance Flanagan was the first Wellington girl to play enormous privilege and we are hugely proud year. Biz has led Round Square with initiative less in material terms but who have a joy and up front also earning the admiration of the The Last Post at Remembrance. of her. She is Wellington’s first female Head and dedication and under her leadership it has pride that often we lack. The next trip will be crowds. Our junior team, ably led by Fedor Full Arts colours were awarded to of College and she will be working with Jack become has an ever more thriving activity at in February 2012. Bulin-Sokolov, also managed to get to the Molly Gray (head of choir), Molly Critchley, Stileman, her counterpart from the Lynedoch. the school. Katie Wells and Tara Henderson Final words: It’s been a great year in a semi-finals, beating some of the favourites Imogen Halsey and to Laura Dyer. Lucinda Sport: On the sporting front The Orange from the Lower Sixth went to the Thailand wonderful House. If you ever need cheering along the way. Patrick-Patel performed amazingly on the girls have participated with their usual joyful Round Square conference in October 2010. up — pop into the Orange ! A notable performance by the House was flute in the prestigious Montgomery Recital and spirited enthusiasm. In the Summer Term Caroline Dreesmann in the Fourth Form also achieved in the Kingsley’s race this year. competition. Many others in the House the seniors won the inter house tennis plate climbed Kilimanjaro and raised £1,000 for the A top-ten finish for Angus Boobbyer and top- took lamda or music exams: Imogen Halsey competition. Harriette Johnson came second Wellington Academy, India Ayles in the Fifth thirty finishes for Barnaby Walker, Patrick the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

: the raglan the stanley 42 43 The Raglan is the day boys house This has been another hugely here at Wellington. We are now in successful year for The Stanley as our fourth year and numbers have well as one in which the spirit of the risen to 63 boys this year and a projected House has been further enhanced. 73 next year, which will make us the largest In September we welcomed twelve new house in College. students into the Third Form, who quickly Although a relatively new house, The Raglan contributed to the life of the House. They are is establishing itself as a force to be reckoned a talented and pleasant group and it has been with on the games field. The small numbers of had been working at the College since 1926 ! particularly heartening to see how well they our seniors means that it is always a challenge We have had a team running the Bracknell This enthusiasm have bonded. They have some real characters to produce a competitive team, although we Half Marathon, raising nearly £1,500 for our and determination in the group but they have quickly understood have some fine individuals. Chris James has House charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Our the ethos and inclusive nature of the House. Garratt and Robbie Offer placed us first The Picton singing made himself a fixture in the 1st xi cricket House Song entry was certainly memorable, to do well for They have been well supported by Gareth overall for the senior boys, and Jack Griggs Karma Chameleon team and his gung-ho approach to batting if not ever threatening the leader board and Carr, their tutor and it is with some sadness did superbly to win the junior boys event. was exemplified in Senior Knock Out cricket the boys are still humming the theme to their House that we wish him well for his new role as Unfortunately our other junior runners were with him scoring 82 runs off 5 overs in one Ghostbusters even now. I particularly enjoyed assistant housemaster of The Hardinge. The not quite as strong so the juniors did not game. James Baker forced himself into the 1st the two weeks preparing our entry into shines through prefects have been brilliantly and tirelessly led place overall. xi football team, Patrick Blunt captained the the House Art Competition, which saw us by William Ayrton, this year’s Head of House The summer term saw the House tackling in all that they do. Colts a football and James Gray was athletics photographing the entire house partaking and all of them have carried out their roles House events with the same gusto. Our jko captain in his Lower Sixth year. The senior of their ‘passions and obsessions’ in venues with a supportive and caring approach. They cricket team manfully battled on against a Speech Day 2011 took a different format boys, Chris Hancock and Tom Huntington around the school — football in the chapel have been a truly wonderful group to have very strong Stanley team, and we progressed this year, with The Picton opting to get a have also now won the interhouse badminton with a running commentary by Chris James in House for the past five years, achieving an to the plate after losing here. Once again bigger marquee and providing catering. It competition for the second year running and will last long in the memory. On a similarly enormous amount along the way and with a our runners came to the fore, with Jack proved a huge success, with parents and boys will be hoping to make it a hat-trick in Tom’s artistic note, The Raglan Revue was a good sense of fun and enthusiasm. The House Griggs and Patrick Garratt doing superbly enjoying the opportunity to socialise together. final year next time around. tremendous success and we will be sad to see wishes all the leavers every success in the in the Inter-House Triathlon. The Picton The day was a real highlight for The Picton, Our juniors have had a huge amount of our talented musicians, Alex Goodwin and coming years. It was nice to have Tom Garvey was well represented at the Pink Pavilion with Robbie Offer, Tom Bateman and Michael success on the sporting front with a victory in Josh Vicino leave at the end of the year. These as Head of College this year and William Leith Dash, with Jack Griggs winning the juniors White all performing superbly during the the junior leagues rugby competition, a hockey two boys, along with Head of House Sailesh as a College Prefect. and breaking the record by 4 seconds. speeches, reading the moving poem written jko semi-final and a defeat on penalties in the Lakhiani, were also instrumental in producing South Africa: An undoubted highlight of the Angus Boobbyer ran a great race for the by Old Pictonian Jack Girling who was killed in final of thejko football competition. We are some truly outstanding effort grades for the year was the second visit to Umzingisi, our seniors, coming in a creditable fourth overall. World War I. At the end of the day, we were looking forward to the jko cricket where we Upper Sixth taking us to the summit of the House charity in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Congratulations too to Barnaby Walker all proud to hear that Patrick Garratt, Deputy hope having the Yearlings first team captain house league tables. Tom Norton and Neill Lunnon took fifteen for taking on the challenge of the Boughey Head of House, had been awarded the Pupils’ will help us towards some success. Next year promises to be even more pupils from all year groups for ten varied and Run against some very strong opposition. Medal, a significant achievement. This year has certainly been an interesting exciting. We will be celebrating the fifth year extraordinary days. The trip included working Overall it has been a very successful year one for the House with boys involved in of the House being open with the first group in a Township soup kitchen, refurbishing the for The Picton. I would like to thank the a myriad of different activities. Our inter- who joined us as Third Formers reaching their school kitchen where it feeds the scholars, boys for their determination, hard work and dormitory quiz team defied the odds to end graduation. The House has been rebranded visiting and playing an impromptu football good humour. It is never easy getting a new the Talbot’s impressive run of victories in and we launched our new symbol and colours match with the Khayalethu Street Kids Home, It was on the football field housemaster, let alone in the middle of the the competition. The final went down to a at Speech Day 2011. The red and silver painting two classrooms for an after-school that The Picton very nearly year, and they have been unfailingly positive and tie breaker and James Chapman’s inspired panther are echoes from the original Raglan club as well as some fun and adventure on a accepting of the change. I am sure the House answer of ‘Racecar’ won the day, despite a coat of arms and give us a clear identity with 24-hour Wilderness Trail, some paintballing tasted real glory. will go from strength to strength next year. member of our team thinking that Mr Waugh which to take the house forward. in the bush and a game drive to witness a cheetah on the kill. The highlight of the trip was for the boys to be paired up with a South African pupil and given the opportunity to work with and get to know them well. The boys were magnificent ambassadors for the House and all of them enjoyed an experience which affected them in many different ways and which will hopefully stay with them for a long time to come. Many of the boys have now visited our charity and a possible third the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

captain of Field-gun in a year that saw the field- 44 the talbot 45 The year has been a busy and gun team perform at Earl’s Court. This event exciting one for The Talbot with has always been enormously popular with the Talbotians achieving success in House — so many boys are involved we could many fields, across all year groups. The inter- almost field a Talbot team. We are delighted House Quiz team comprising of Illias Thoms, to report that another Talbotian, Dominic Lorcan Treacy, Julian Graham and Louis Elton Auger has been selected as the captain progressed to The Talbot’s fourth final in a for next year. Chris Ewing who has been row where they narrowly lost to The Raglan outstanding as Third Form prefect, received on a nailbiting tiebreak question ! The failure his colours for Polo so maintaining our to win the trophy a record fourth time in a reputation as the quintessential ‘toffs’ House row weighed heavily on the mind of the team and Austin Curtis received colours for skiing. captain Illias Thoms who redeemed himself Culturally and artistically The Talbot has by leading The Talbot to third place in the had a hugely impressive year. Beau Wyatt and Inter-House Singing Competition where The Jamie Allum were awarded Arts colours for Talbot was the top boys’ house performing a their trumpet playing and technical skill in the spirited rendition of Don’t You Want Me Baby theatre respectively. Beau was also a highly by The Human League; the choreography respected and inspirational captain of the was meticulous but the song is now, orchestra. The latter’s rendition of the Last understandably, banned in House. On the Post has added great solemnity and dignity to sporting front, The Talbot had a surprisingly several Remembrance Day commemorations successful year finishing as runners-up in both in the past. Illias Thoms performed the 1st the sko football and jko cricket competitions. movement of Beethoven’s 1st Piano Concerto Particular world class performances in the with the orchestra and Harry Lei performed in football team came from Beau Wyatt and Will the hotly contested final of the Montgomery Morgan who also both earned full colours for Competition this year. Aidan Bose-Rosling visit in 2012 will hopefully give an opportunity every pupil as well as the housemaster being House Dance Competition: playing in the College 1st XI team. Beau also has continued to be involved in a number of for more of the boys to benefit from this trip. on stage at some stage of the performance. ‘MC Hammer’s “Hammer Time” ’ received colours for athletics. Jake Oldaker dramatic performances this year, including Sport: Following on from the huge sporting Although not perhaps the most refined and Harrison George both earned full colours The Panto, No-one Sees The Video, Frost/Nixon, success of the House last academic year, all of performances, the fact we were the for playing in the College 1st xv; Harrison was Henry V and Twelfth Night. Frost/Nixon was the boys have once again performed at a high only House to have all pupils involved says also vice-captain in what has been another directed by Illias Thoms. Ben Harcourt level and with a great deal of determination something about the pride the boys take in hugely successful year for the 1st xv. Will also featured in Henry V. Evgeny Shuvalov and House spirit. The juniors are well set their House. Our performance for the House Johnson received full colours for fencing and and Chris O’Callaghan were involved in the to retain the House Sports Cup whilst the Singing Competition of Girls just wanna have fun shooting and Evgeny Shuvalov received full Boy’s Physical Theatre Troup that performed seniors are likely to miss out by the narrowest gave the boys the chance to dress up as girls colours for both the triathlon and swimming; to the delight of a huge audience on Speech of margins. This year the juniors have been again and although not the finest of singers, he was also captain of both sports. Ben Day in the spectacular Irish dancing finale. winners of bims hockey, jko rugby, jko hockey, we had a great deal of fun in rehearsals and Harcourt, our Head of House, was also Felix Peckham has emerged as one of the Cross Country relays, junior house triathlon on the night. One main aim for the House leading lights of satirical writing with his witty and runners up in jko cricket. The seniors have this year was to increase the involvement and creative pieces for South Front and The been winners of sko football, the Kingsleys, in the cultural life of the school and I was mad event best illustrates the pride and spirit Wellingtonian; it would seem that the next Ian house relays and house triathlon and runners- delighted to see seven pupils involved in Guys the boys have for their House. Averaging Hislop is in The Talbot ! up in sko rugby and hockey. It was a genuine and Dolls and six in Oliver ! A number of them over twenty boys a day and topping thirty on Academically, The Talbot has continued to thrill to watch Jack Corsan win the Boughey were also part of the stunning Physical Dance some days, the boys have got themselves out perform at a very high level. Two boys, Chris Run and setting history by completing the race Group as well as a huge contingent in the of bed in all weathers to swim the two lengths Ewing and Illias Thoms were given offers to in the allocated time for the first time ever. Field Gun Crews. Others were involved in required on a daily basis. This enthusiasm study at Oxford University to read Law and With three intermediates and three seniors in the junior plays too. Many of the boys are and determination to do well for their History & Politics respectively. Illias also won the finals of the Pink Pavilion Dash and many taking instrumental lessons and a number of House shines through in all that they do and the Prince Consort History Prize on Speech winners in the House Athletics, this has been them playing in bands and orchestras within I am constantly delighted to receive positive Day. Harry Lei and Ian Lai were the top two another very successful term for our athletes. the school. Perhaps next year will be a chance comments from teachers and parents alike. I boys in the Fourth Form for Effort Grades and Culture: It was with some surprise that to put on the Stanley’s first ever House play ! would like to use this opportunity to thank all Harry also won the Fourth Form Chemistry the boys came second in the first ever House House Spirit: With one week to go on the my staff for their efforts in House this year. and Biology awards on Speech Day. The Talbot Dance Competition with our version of mc Maniacs we are in a strong and commanding The boys are very fortunate to have such a saw its run of College Prefects continue this Hammer’s Hammer Time, which involved position and I believe our commitment to this committed and passionate team. year with Illias Thoms who was also Deputy the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

the wellesley 46 Head of College. The rivalry with The 47 Beresford also intensified this year as to the Well, where do we start ! This dismay of the entire House our Christmas year has been an outstanding Tree disappeared one cold night in December one for The Wellesley. Starting and all that was left behind the following right at the beginning of the year, the House morning were the decorations and lights neatly went to see a production of Joseph And The folded away back in the box in the foyer. As Technicolor Dreamcoat. The evening left us Dr Boscher said upon discovering the scene all hoarse as we were singing at the top of the next day, ‘That saves me a trip to the tip !’ our voices. Then to top it off, we ended up It is impossible to talk about the year stuck, as the bus had not returned ! After a without mentioning the appointment of few ’phone calls by Miss Gillan, they showed Mike Denhart (ow) as live-in Assistant up and we arrived back at school safely. Housemaster. Mike has become a well- Over the course of the year, the House has established, well-liked and well-respected part a very busy social calendar. The annual meal of the House and his contribution this year at Don Bennies is a prime example of this. has been invaluable. Finally, we come to the The restaurant was completely full of girls; most important person in House and the two you could hardly hear yourself think because The Third Form fundraising event is a great included singers, dancers and musicians. Mako Left: people who will be most sorely missed next We’ll the noise levels were so high. We’ve also had example, as they won the prize for best Ikeno was, undoubtedly, the highlight with her The Wellesley Netball team year, Dr Paul Boscher and his wife Brigitte. a quiz night where parents and pupils in The stall. A lot of these events would not have wonderful violin playing. This was followed by Right: Paul and Brigitte have run The Talbot since Wellesley battled it out for the top prize. It happened or been as successful if it was not all the girls getting involved when they sang The Wellesley fundraisers 2000. They oversaw the passage from the never forget was such good fun ! for the tutors. They help the girls in any the House song, Heaven Is A Place On Earth. Old Talbot building to the new one in 2003 The Wellesley is undoubtedly a House situation and are extremely supportive. They In terms of effort grades, this year the Fifth and they have seen eleven years of boys grow which is well known for its house spirit at do a great deal for all the girls and deserve Form have done exceptionally well as all of into men. Paul and Brigitte are loved across her advice to us, inter-house events and we didn’t fail in this recognition. This year they have done a great them have been awarded gold throughout. the school by all pupils from all Houses who respect again this year. In the inter-house Art deal and I would like to say thank you to all of The Lower Sixth also all gained a gold for know them and it is certainly not uncommon ‘Get involved with competition, the House was full of drawings, them on behalf of the House. effort. The Third Form has improved greatly to hear boys from other houses say, ‘I wish which everybody participated in. In fact, all One of the most memorable moments of in their grades, from being near the bottom, Dr Boscher was my housemaster’, such is his of the junior and inter girls in the House the year is Red Nose Day. Seeing all kinds of moving right up to being in second place. A popularity and the respect with which he is a gutsy approach produced something for it. For the whole different costumes and ideas made it a very great ‘well done’ for all of the girls’ efforts and Throughout the year the girls have all held throughout the school. He is respected House piece, we built a tree in the middle of interesting and fun day, with costumes such as determination in everything they have done. created great memories amongst their friends by the Common Room as a fierce intellect the common room and each hung our passion animals, babies, smurfs and a lot more. The girls in The Wellesley are never and the entire House. All of the girls have and a brilliant teacher and he is respected by and immaculate or obsession from it. It was a great bonding Another memorable day would have afraid to get stuck in and give it their all. For achieved a lot this year. Whether it was being the pupils for being a kind, eccentric, fun and event and one the House will never forget. to be ‘Be The Duke’. The day was full of example, The Kingsleys was a great event, in a sports team, in a play or receiving a good wise teacher and Housemaster. The boys and behaviour !’ The Wellesley never fails to bring great excitement, whether you were running which involved everybody, even Miss Gillan mark on a paper. their parents gave them a fantastic send off on enthusiasm to all events, whether we are to catch someone, running away from and Ella. Whether anyone is good at cross- A memory that the Upper Sixth will have Speech Day. Paul and Brigitte have come to winning or not. Almost winning inter-house someone, or just watching this happen. You country or not, they all participated and forever would be their leaving dinner. Miss define The Talbot in their time here and it is netball for the juniors (only losing due to the would be walking along and suddenly two finished. You could see great emotion on all of Gillan talked about each girl individually and with great sadness that we say goodbye. We number of goals scored), we managed to get people would fly past. It was one of the the girls’ faces while going through Swan Lake. they each received a collage of pictures and can only hope that this last year has been a everybody to join in, whether it was by playing funniest and most amusing days of the year. This same drive and enthusiasm was a necklace each. I doubt that they will ever fitting end to the Boscher legacy ! Illias Thoms in the team or running the stall. We also Yet, The Wellesley is more than just a shown by two Fifth Form girls who also ran forget it. put up a great fight in the other inter-house House that has a great social life. It consists a half marathon this year to raise money for We have also had the new Third Form competitions, especially Inter-House Triathlon of many girls with outstanding talents. Some charity — well done Aimee Huntington and barbecue for next year. They will be joining and Swimming. of these were shown at The Wellesley Charlotte Woods. They trained hard and had a great school, and a great House. However, The Wellesley never fails to impress. Entertainment Evening. The performances a wonderful success in the end. Fantastic ! they will not have Miss Gillan. She has been a wonderful House Mistress and she will be greatly missed. Many of our memories involve her or are because of her. She has made this House what it is. A great, enjoyable place, where everybody is welcome. We’ll never forget her advice to us, ‘Get involved with a gutsy approach and immaculate behaviour !’ Thank you for a great year. Ashleigh Bishop, (Third Form, Wellesley) the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

48 49 Pilgrimage to Sinai: the Chaplain and his flock spiritual & moral

and of capitalising on our human resources. This is a significant departure from the traditional approach to ‘pshe’, which tends to address all of the disasters that might befall teenagers (smoking, depression, drug addiction, risky sexual behaviour) but which statistically affect a minority and which misses a golden opportunity to teach young people how to bring about their own flourishing. The exciting academic development underpinning this whole movement, is the burgeoning research into the science of human flourishing. For the last ten to fifteen years, a growing number of researchers have been studying the ingredients of human flourishing from the effects of gratitude to techniques for bouncing back from adversity. This is not self help, but hen you read the word ‘well- real scientific research which is yielding real schools in the uk and abroad and speakers being’, a number of things results. It can also be turned into a set of from Wellington are often invited to share may come to mind. The skills that can be taught and this is exactly our experiences at conferences around the W aisle in Sainsbury’s with the what we are trying to achieve at Wellington. world. What is most exciting about this, is herbal tea and the organic So, does it work ? We have surveyed the feeling that Wellington is at the heart stock cubes; the promise of gym membership our students and the answer seems to be a of a re-shifting in the core values that drive and bottled water in the workplace, perhaps resounding ‘yes’. 88% of students highly enjoy education from measurable outcomes and yoga and pilates. Well-being has become a well-being lessons, 85% think the lessons have exam results to a real sense of leading young buzzword, but one that often goes unchecked. meaningful content and are worthwhile and, people out into adult life. We have been teaching lessons in well- the most pleasing statistic, 66% find that the Of course well-being lessons are all being at Wellington since 2006 and before lessons help them to change their behaviour very well, but they need to be supported you imagine classrooms full of massage tables for the better. It is not enough just to inform by a whole-school ethos of well-being. In it’s important to clarify what we mean. The the students of interesting ideas; those ideas September 2010, we launched a process Government Office for Science defines need to translate into changes in behaviour. called ‘positive school ’, which aims to put well- well-being as: ‘a dynamic state, in which the The well-being course has now been being right at the heart of everything the individual is able to develop their potential, extended from two year groups to all five, College does. Look again at the definition of work productively and creatively, build and is taught, in some way, shape or form, well-being above. As a mission statement for strong and positive relationships with others, by the majority of Common Room. We run any organisation, would you need to add or and contribute to their community.’ The well-being taster lessons for parents and remove much ? In that sense, the promotion overriding sense, where the term well-being well-being days for colleagues. Wellington of well-being, of flourishing, of capitalising on is used properly, is of flourishing, of thriving is invited to provide training in well-being to our human resources lies right at the very the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

core of our main aims as an organisation. 50 51 Studying, working and living at Wellington should be an experience that enhances one’s life and positive school is a process designed to ensure this. Between September and March, the whole College community engaged in discussion of our values. What is our shared belief about the way the College and the world should be ? What drives our behaviour ? What do we want to stand up for above all else ? At the end of the Lent Term 2011, the whole community voted to adopt five values that we believe sit at the heart of the College: Courage, Respect, Kindness, Integrity, Responsibility. Over the next few years, the College community will review everything it does to make sure that all of our operations support these five values. These values are not new, nor do they supplant any person’s individual values. They have always been promoted and upheld in the history of the College through the actions of people who have passed through; we now have a process which aims to explicitly guarantee that this will continue. Values- based change is not just about picking some nice words; it is about making sure that principles of action turn into action, that the values stick and are lived by everyone. In upholding these five values across our community, we stand a much better chance of ensuring that all have the opportunity to flourish and achieve well-being.Ian Morris

Well-being is a dynamic state, in which the individual is able to develop their potential, work productively and creatively, build strong and positive relationships Community service home and away with others, and contribute to their community. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

52 53 REMEMBRANCE TRINITY SUNDAY SERMON james lorenz

hen I was asked by Fr somehow ended up helping out in Chapel students and teachers what they thought Novis to speak to you this each Sunday. about religion, and went to Open Door to try evening, I was completely Of course though, there is so much more and get to the bottom of this. W unsure of what I could or to it than that. If that was the only reason Of course there was no way that was going should say. I am, after all, for my participation in Chapel then why did to happen. I am as ignorant now as I was only seventeen and having lived all my life in I keep coming back ? Why did I go further then. The greatest minds in the world cannot a protective, safe and privileged public school and check out Open Door and the Lent answer these so called ‘Ultimate Questions’, environment, I will be the first to admit that I Addresses over the next few years ? And why and so I’m not surprised that I can’t either. am far from worldly. did I suddenly start calling myself a Christian ? Nonetheless, I began to study Theology and But after thinking about it for a while, I The answer to these questions, I think, is the take rs as a subject in the attempt to be better had a sudden flood of flashbacks to all the true reason of why I put on a dress and carry informed. I was fascinated by the arguments times you guys have come up to me and said, the cross in Chapel. for and against the existence of God which I ‘Look, Lorenz, why do you put on a dress So to the first question: Why did I keep came across, but I was even more intrigued by every Sunday and march up and down Chapel coming back ? I think I can answer in an the implications faith has on life; in ethics for carrying the cross ?’ I figured that, to avoid obvious way. I simply enjoyed it. Now I’m example, and even on one’s own personality. such future moments (although I must say I do not saying I enjoyed giving up some time on I won’t talk about the academic arguments enjoy them when they come around), I shall a Sunday to appear in front of the entire now—it’s late on a Sunday and I only have two take the great opportunity I am presented school in what is effectively a dress—that minutes left (you’ll be pleased to know)—but with this evening, and try to answer that part still terrifies and, if I’m being completely if anyone does want to speak to me, please question now, hoping that I can inadvertently honest with you, embarrasses me. But I can e-mail me or come and see me in house or reveal something to you about the nature of say without a doubt, that I enjoyed getting to even after tonight’s service. I will say, though, faith as well. know and talking to Miles and Oli, as well as that I am persuaded by the arguments in I came to Wellington a confirmed the other servers, we have had over the years favour of God’s existence, and I’m happy to member of the Church of England, though I including Jamie, Angus, Francesca, Henry and discuss that with anyone. was not particularly religious. But during my Conor this year, and indeed our Chaplain and But before I had even began to appreciate first few terms here I had adopted a policy Deputy Chaplains. these arguments, I was already calling myself of throwing myself into everything—drama, As soon as I began serving in Chapel I a Christian, for a much more simple and sport, music even—and so I decided to also began to do something I had never really altogether less controversial reason. This learn as much as I could about religion and done before: I listened. I didn’t just hear what reason is the answer to the third and final We will remember them. understand it better. To do this I met with was being said and remember the stories, I question I posed: Why do I call myself a Oli Botes and Miles Seavill, who were both actually thought about what I was hearing Christian ? I noticed early on that, when I in my house, since I had seen them carrying and wondered. I became interested in what was acting on the messages I had received in the cross and candles themselves. was being said—and that answers the second Chapel—becoming humble, being kind and Somehow a few days later, and to this day I of my questions: Why did I check out Open generous, being peaceful—I was altogether still have no idea exactly how this happened, I Door and other religious groups at school ? happier and I enjoyed myself more at school found myself walking up to the Altar dressed I was interested in what was being said to and at home. Above: in my robes and carrying a candle alongside me. Serving in Chapel had provided me with We heard in our reading tonight that the Remembrance readings Miles and Oli. something to investigate. I was trusting but Dalai Lama thinks that ‘the very purpose of in Great School Since that day I have never looked back not gullible. Whilst I was sure that no one our lives is to seek happiness’. Wellington, I and have continued to serve here in Chapel would deliberately lie to us in Chapel, I wanted think, shares this belief. And it is this which Left: throughout my four years. So I suppose to be sure they themselves were not wrong. provides the answer to my questions tonight. 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month a short answer to my question could be And so I became a curious, and probably an Why do I carry the cross in Chapel ? Why do I The whole school gathers in Combermere Quad that: I spoke to some boys in my house and annoying, Third Former who asked older call myself a Christian ? It makes me happy. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

54 55 the chapel

The spiritual centre of the Chapel is at the heart of the The Chapel at Wellington is College continues to be the school. Whether it be early on here for everyone to consider Chapel and the constant student a Tuesday or Thursday morning religion and spirituality and feedback in support of both the or late on a Sunday evening that’s why I think it’s such a number and nature of services the College meets together to good thing that people are of worship is most heartening, experience a united community. more involved than ever. The as is the growing appreciation Worship is carried out together Common Room continue to of services of Holy Communion. and that is what makes the share their experiences but also A wide diversity of Sunday Chapel so special. students regularly stand up and evening preachers from outside jack stileman deliver sermons. We’ve started the Wellington community to conduct student-led services continues to be a constant on Sunday evenings which Tom Garvey, Head of College feature and I am always on the everyone enjoys. Representatives Winner of the Queen’s Medal look-out for someone with a from each house make up the leadership special message for our students. Chapel Chapter which meets In October, I took a group on a termly basis to discuss to Sinai, Egypt for a kind of the running of the Chapel and he Wellington Leadership schools will use parts of our programme and Summer Residential for Gifted and Institute was started in we hope that the feedback from these will help Talented Students (4th –7th July 2011). spiritual pilgrimmage to a place we’ve recently visited St Hilda’s September 2010 and has us to improve this further. Emphasis is placed of profound importance to Jews, High School in Liverpool to see T delivered a number of pro- on practical experience of leading, and we McKinsey and Company Leadership jects this year. Its mission have found that our service projects, such as Residential Course for 100 pupils drawn Christians and Muslims. Each how they do things — hopefully is to develop leaders with the passion, values the Social Apprentice, have been particularly from a variety of schools nationally, selected evening was concluded with a we’ll have the chance to and skills to serve and make a positive differ- good at developing leadership in our pupils. by McKinsey and Company for long term ence to the lives of others. Our student and adult boards helped support with leadership development reflection oVered by me about reciprocate and allow them to Within Wellington, we have developed a ensure that our external programmes this (14th,15th July 2011). the day’s journey, as well as a visit us, building a stronger core leadership training programme which, year have been a success and below is a from September 2011, all pupils and staff will summary of them: Sunday Times Wellington College brief period of enforced silence. bond of friendship. All in all, follow. Our pupils will participate in at least Festival of Education (25th, 26th June As usual, the Wellingtonians I think that the amount of ten hours of leadership training per year and Head Boy/Girl Conference (1st October 2011). Members of our Board spoke at the will also have specialist training for specific 2010): attended by 185 Sixth Form pupils Festival and there were many excellent work- participating did so with a interest and commitment to leadership roles, such as prefecting and ccf. who came from a wide range of schools, shops on leadership delivered by a broad spec- hearty attitude ! Exciting plans Chapel at the moment is most We are fortunate to have been helped to located between Edinburgh and Exeter. trum of speakers. are now underway to celebrate excellent and it’s something develop these leadership programmes by Wellington Festival of Leadership (11th Over twenty conferences were run this our pupils and staff, Cambridge University, March 2011). A pupil-led festival which year, which covered various aspects of the 150th Anniversary of the that we’re all very proud to be a McKinsey and Company, the National College challenged participants to stretch their skills leadership in education. Chapel in 2013. part of — long may it continue. and our other partners, including a wide range through various student-run leadership-focused of schools, the military and a variety of both activities. This was attended by 179 pupils. If you’d like to get involved please fr tim novis george turley public and private businesses. The Wellington e-mail Katy Granville-Chapman: kegc@ Academy and other state and independent Independent-State School Partnership wellingtoncollege.org.uk. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

56 57 We feel justifiably proud of what our pupils have achieved in the Arts this year. With a calendar worthy of any major arts venue, I can’t think of another year which has encompassed the passion, commitment and energy of our pupils, all of whom have surpassed themselves and taken the arts to new heights.

Above: Tom Smithdale & Hannah Colling cultural in Henry V

Below: Richard Addicote in Oliver ! here are far too many highlights to encompass in the following article. However, T I hope that this will give a taste of the sheer brilliance we experienced this year. Our Winter season arts programme was action packed with a cornucopia of art, music, dance and drama. The talented Hugh Macgregor directed the challenging No one sees the video, which saw really excellent performances by the whole cast; all of whom responded well to a very complex script. It was a thought-provoking slice of viscera to get everyone thinking about relationships and the often clandestine life of the voyeur. Katie the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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Hamilton directed Gut Girls, set in the East five days and was a chance to celebrate the in such an extraordinary array of media. The End of London in the late nineteenth century; breadth and depth of music at Wellington. first Prep Schools Art Day was a resounding this story of economics and class was a great We imbibed and enjoyed everything, includ- success, with nearly seventy pupils taking part, opportunity for those pupils not usually ing the coats (Crowthorne Old Age to Teen using the theme ‘Celebration’, it was a chance involved in drama productions to come out Society) Concert, a truly memorable evening for year five and six pupils to use an array of of comfort zones and see what they could do; of jazz and big band music which saw a now media on canvas and eat what they had been the results were excellent. The production ongoing collaboration between musicians at drawing and painting: sweets and chocolate ! of Frost /Nixon was really quite astonishing. Edgbarrow and Wellington come to frui- What made the day particularly successful Polymath and Arts Colours with Distinction tion. Truly mesmerising! The annual Singer- was the help given by our Art Scholars and recipient Illias Thoms did a splendid job as Songwriter concert in Old Hall was simply Exhibitioners who were on hand to offer director, capturing the 1970s, along with the superb; it’s truly heart-warming to listen to advice, show our guests around the Art School compelling relationship between the then our pupils performing with such talent and and generally be excellent ambassadors for the president and a young, ambitious David Frost; skill. Speaking of which, having stood at the arts. The Inter-House Art Competition, even it was simply ‘electric’ ! back of a Wellington College Orchestra open though only in its second year, reached new A wonderful Dance Show saw an array rehearsal during the Mini Music Festival, I was heights of daring and experimentation and it of both traditional and contemporary dance totally blown away by the sheer quality of was great to see all houses put such Herculean styles and it is really wonderful to see dance playing by our pupils; astonishing ! effort into turning houses into art galleries for becoming such a major arts discipline at Visual Art got off to a wonderful start with the weekend. Title holders The Orange won Wellington, involving so many of our pupils. the Stitchin’ Time textiles exhibition in the now ‘Best House’ for the second year running. Music continues to delight with myriad established arts venue the v&a. Art textiles The Arts Society arrived, beautifully concerts, master classes and recitals. The is a very strong suit for the visual arts at formed, with pupils reading poetry and short Mini Music Festival was a really extraordinary Wellington and it’s a joy to see pupils working stories, performing songs they had written the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

and screening films they had made. The friends; another is having every year group 60 61 Master’s Lodge provided the perfect venue to represented in the show. We are lucky to showcase the talents of our talented brethren. have such an erudite, talented group of pu- A resounding success ! pils. The ‘College Collage’ saw the whole The Spring season arts programme was no school getting involved in a huge collage of less action packed with the new ‘KickArts’ photographs taken by individual pupils and Fringe, organised by Hannah Gomersall and a staff. Lining the back wall of thev&a , this new look Arts diary designed by the talented formidable artwork was the brainchild of Mike Churchill, our designer in residence. Claudia Poulter, Florence Whitaker and Clare The Fringe was predominantly pupil led and Doggart. It was great to see this ambitious ranged from impromptu busking to Scottish project grow day by day and was such a good country dancing. It was great to see so much way to democratise the creative process by using any available technology to take photographs, whether iPhone, Blackberry or slr. Grayson Perry ra arrived like a whirlwind in ‘Oliver !’, a collaboration February when he spoke to a packed Theatre about his work. This Turner Prize winning artist held forth on a whole range of subjects between Wellington College and including his inspiration, working methods and winning the Turner Prize. Grayson was Wellington Academy, saw both schools sincere, funny and gave everyone an insight into the life of an artist. The Master’s Lecture culminated in a question and answer session join forces in this truly unique venture and book signing. Music continued its upward trajectory with which ran over four nights: the most extraordinary range of concerts and master classes. The talented College organ- two at the College and ist Sean Farrell directed the truly breathtaking Illuminare: Bach and the Dance of Death, which demonstrated the most incredible synergy two at the Academy. between art, music and dance. Taking place in College Chapel, this was a truly moving ex- No one could fail to be moved perience. Based on the New Testament story of Simeon and Bach’s Cantata BWV 82a — Ich Habe Genug, the final performance was a cul- by the performances of all pupils, mination of an afternoon’s workshop. The bar has been raised for future collaborations who worked so well together. in the arts. The Chapel Choir performed a range of exquisite choral pieces at King’s College Chapel in London, including a splen- involvement by pupils in making the v&a the did performance of Mozart’s Spatzenmesse. lively hub Wellington always envisaged. We The House Singing Competition was, as usual, had momentum and now that the days were a really incredible whole school event. With getting longer, we felt that now was the time a spoilt for choice 1980’s theme and strong to make a bold statement about arts being performances from all seventeen houses, any pivotal to the life of our school. one could have been a winner. However, it Visual art continues to go from strength was The Apsley that proved the unanimous to strength and no more was this exempli- choice of our judges with a really accom- The Artful Dodger: fied with the wonderful Art Scholars exhibi- plished version of Toto’s Africa, replete with Will Kirk [Hl] tion in the v&a. There are many great things complex, ambitious harmonies and rhythmic Oliver: about this annual exhibition; one of them be- dance movements. A hit ! Alex Coveney ing listening to pupils talk about their work Astonishing a capella group ‘Out of the (Wellington Academy) in front of assembled parents, teachers and Blue’ played a sell out concert and one can see the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

why they were named European Champions classic. Set in the context of an England v. Williamson and Sarah Spencer to thank for 62 63 of a cappella three times running. The Spring France rugby match, the intense pupil and staff this really spellbinding production. Concert took Wellington musicianship to new performances matched the fast, action packed With master classes by members of the heights with performances by the Symphony pace. With sterling directorial work by Nicky London Mozart Players and Remus Azoitei, Orchestra, Camerata, Brass Ensemble, Allpress, the production will live for a long along with the beautiful Summer Concert, the Percussion Ensemble and Clarinet Choir. The time in everyone’s memories. Music department excelled in delighting all Jazz Concert dazzled with a wealth of musical The Summer Arts programme was simply audiences this term. Nowhere was this more talent, with all proceeds going towards the astonishing in its ambition to put on the very obvious than in The Montgomery, the flagship Crowthorne Community Minibus. best Arts Festival in Southeast England, but competition, won this year by Kay Salomon The very first Inter-House Dance more of that later … whose virtuoso perfomance will live long in Competition was a smash hit. With contri- The Third Form play Totally over you was an the memory. butions from all seventeen houses, it looks ambitious production, reflecting the zeitgeist The Art School Speech Day exhibitions as though the future of dance at Wellington of a celebrity obsessed culture and the pitfalls were a heady mixture of traditional media College is assured. There is nothing better to of instant fame. With a cast of over sixty mixed with cutting edge textiles, film and see Wellingtonians putting heart and soul into pupils, it showcased the unique talents of our video. It’s always great to see pupils really a new venture. Third Form pupils. Oliver !, a collaboration pushing themselves beyond their limits. The irrepressible Director of Drama Sarah between both Wellington College and Rebecca Hossack was responsible for Spencer put on a mesmerising performance of Wellington Academy, saw both schools join introducing Aboriginal Art to the uk in the the classic musical Guys and Dolls aided and forces in this truly unique venture which ran 1980s and we were truly lucky to listen to her abetted by the assistant Director of Music over four nights: two at the College and two lecture: ‘From Dreamtime to Machine Time’, Xavier Iles. The boat truly rocked with some at the Academy. No one could fail to be about the origins of Aboriginal art and how of the best musical performances witnessed moved by the performances of all pupils, who it is inextricably linked to a culture dating at Wellington. Henry V, performed in the worked so well together on the first of many back fifty thousand years. Rebecca engaged, round in Old Gym, was a truly unique and collaborations between our two schools. We enlightened and inspired a full Theatre of Third original interpretation of the Shakespeare have the triumvirate of Pandy Dean, Simon and Fourth Form pupils. Laurence Hedges Artsfest Parade artsfest

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have never worked at a the ArtsFest officially open, there followed film Kavi, about dignity in the face of extreme school so remarkable in its four days of workshops including ice-cream adversity. Gregg was incredibly generous with scale of ambition. I can think making, circus skills, ballet, street dance, his time, running a well received Director I of no better example of this comedy, pottery, poetry, lantern-making, Master Class workshop which included his than Wellington College’s sweet-making, fashion design and a whole host experiences of the Oscars, Hollywood and fourth annual Arts Festival. Taking place in of other enticing skills based arts workshops, how to raise funds for making independent late June, this was a truly extraordinary four courtesy of our own talented staff as well as films. During the ArtsFest week, there were day event. The ‘Magic Circus’ theme set out externally run activities. back-to-back screenings of a whole range of to delight, engage and educate everyone who ArtsFest fringe events included, among films including Catfish, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, got involved. other delights: an ‘Open Mic’ session in The Social Network, Moulin Rouge and the Kicking off with the ArtsFest parade, Prince’s Quad, an ‘Art Attack’ huge canvas, iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show. masterminded by the wonderful Hannah a Sixth Form Comedy Revue and a ‘Human Visual Arts hit an all time high with Gomersall, seventeen houses had to choose Beatbox’ session in the Auchinlek Room. The the extraordinary Psi Girls installation by a carnival ‘theme’. Led by irrepressible erratic weather couldn’t dampen sprits during acclaimed artist Susan Hiller. Psi Girls, created percussionist Jonti Finn and a hastily put this most magical of weeks ! in 1999, comprised of five floor-to-ceiling together Samba band comprising of both The ‘Have to Dance’ competition final was a projections which engulfed the viewer in Edgbarrow and Wellington pupils, this most feast of dance with luminaries Twist and Pulse terms of their audio visual impact. Old Hall extraordinary of sights saw all of our pupils and Turbo, among others. With an audience was entirely filled with the artwork for the begin parading from the Festival Circus tent of nearly a thousand, this extraordinary dance duration of the festival. This was the first all the way up to Great Gate, snaking around show got the week started with a ‘bang’ and time Psi Girls has been exhibited in a school to South Front where the Arts Festival was set the tone for what turned out to be an context, making this the most ambitious opened in the marquee on South Front by action packed week. Oscar nominee Gregg visual arts project Wellington College has acclaimed broadcaster Katie Derham. With Helvey screened his mesmerising, moving ever undertaken. The overall effect of this the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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stunning piece of work was simply immense. art centre. Geographically they came from all ‘Animated Portrait’ Sean Scully’s wonderful Liliane series of over Australia and were selected from remote by Livia Turnbull etchings demonstrated his great achievement communities found in the Central and in the reinvigoration of abstract etching. Western deserts and as far up as the Top End. Appearing at ArtsFest courtesy of Timothy We couldn’t have put these extraordinary Taylor Gallery, Scully has gained international exhibitions on without the generosity and vi- prominence as one of the most admired sion of Tim Taylor at the Timothy Taylor Gallery, painters in the abstract tradition. Turner Prize James Ulph at the Flowers Gallery and Rebecca nominee Scully’s work is held by numerous Hossack at the Rebeccca Hossack Gallery. public collections around the world. We had the most In terms of poetry, we couldn’t have wished We also exhibited the work of John Keane for a more accomplished poet than the superb [C 1968–1972], known for commissioned astonishing line-up Roger McGough, one of the most celebrated portraits of notable individuals such as Mo of musical talent, including performance poets in Britain today. This Mowlam, John Snow and Kofi Annan. His jazz chanteuse ‘trickster you can trust’ has worked with The work has focused on many of the most Beatles, scored a Number 1 hit in the uk pressing political questions of our age, and he Jacqui Dankworth, singles chart and been honoured with a cbe. was the official British war artist during the whose versatility and range His poems have been immensely successful Gulf War. His work has always been deeply and well received in Britain and internationally concerned with conflict — military, political including soul, blues and folk, over a career spanning fifty years. We were and social — in Britain and around the world, proved spellbinding for truly delighted that Roger judged the inaugural and difficult topics relating to religiously the assembled audience. Wellington College Poetry Competition inspired terrorism such as Guantanamo Bay, for schools. The competition was in two the Moscow Theatre siege, and home-grown categories: 8 –13 and 14–18. Roger also acts of violence against civilians. John turned gave an eagerly anticipated recital of his own up at the private view of his work and it was poems to a packed and appreciative audience delightful to see him. in Great School, culminating in an extensive We were also delighted to exhibit a mixed book signing. He also joined the fantastic show of work from the Rebecca Hossack London Mozart Players for Saint Saen’s gallery in London. Entitled From Dreamtime to Carnival of the Animals. Again, this event was Machine Time this collection of Contemporary completely sold out. Aboriginal work showed a cross section We had the most astonishing line-up of Aboriginal art and its distinctive nature, of musical talent, including jazz chanteuse whilst also illustrating the rise of Aboriginal Jacqui Dankworth, whose versatility and prints as an art phenomena. Each work was range including soul, blues and folk, proved sourced from an Aboriginal owned and run spellbinding for the assembled audience. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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George Turley We were delighted to have virtuoso was brilliantly sharp, observational and full of playing Malvolio, performances by ows Amy Tress, Thomas audience participation ! Shappi performed in Twelfth Night, Humphreys and Anton Crayton, along with to an audience of over seven hundred pupils, during the Artsfest a wonderful performance by accomplished parents and public. A definite high point for singer, pianist and songwriter Rae Evans our ArtsFest. who is also one of our esteemed singing Twelfth Night, performed by and on Swan teachers. There were Chapel recitals galore Lake, was testament to the sheer acting with Sean Farrell, Dylan Quinlivan-Brewer talent of our pupils. The setting was truly and Simon Williamson. The inaugural unique and reflected the wonderful vision and Haldane Organ Competition was presided passion of Drama stalwart Hugh Macgregor over by internationally acclaimed organist and the musicianship of Sean Farrell, whose and teacher Ann Elise Smoot who presented score for the play worked beautifully in prizes in both Junior and Senior categories. tandem. The mocking of Malvolio, romancing The extraordinarily talented Ben Montague of Orsino and wickedness of Sir Toby will live played two concerts in the Theatre. Having long in the minds of all who witnessed this recently been on tour where Ben played truly sublime production.

the O2 Academy Sheffield and2 O Academy The four days played out with a ‘bang’. Islington, Ben also supported guitar supremo London Irish mascot band, Fanfair are on the Joe Bonnamassa (Black Country Communion) verge of hitting the big time ! In The Saturdays and recently found himself in the Rock God mould, Fanfair played four songs to a more than stratosphere, playing alongside Nick Mason appreciative and packed audience in Princes’ from Pink Floyd and Roger Daltrey from The Quad. Pupils danced, cheered and left feeling Who, as part of racing superstar Eddie Jordan’s sated after our best Arts Festival to date. all-star band at Silverstone ! Ben played to Mrs Lunnon and I cannot thank everyone appreciative audiences who also bought his enough for making this year’s Wellington cds by the dozen. It was wonderful to see College Arts Festival so incredible and a fore- Ben duetting with the talented Hermione taste of what is possible for the arts to achieve Hedges-Robinson, playing a version of No in subsequent years. However, it’s only right Republic’s Apologise to rapturous applause. that we mention our festival director Hilary Jonathan Shotton, who holds the title of Davan-Wetton, for his vision in making this Britain’s number one magician, performed an a truly memorable arts event, along with array of tricks which left everyone befuddled, our trouper of an Events Manager, Yvonne mesmerised and wanting more ! Danson and an absolutely brilliant Fringe team The Festival Circus wowed with an array that were the glue that held the whole show of tightrope walking, juggling, clowning and together, along with every member of staff wonderful, traditional circus entertainment. that supervised, ran workshops and endeav- With her star well and truly in the firmament oured to get involved. Most of all, we would Shappi Khorsandi is one of the uk’s fastest like to thank Wellington pupils, who made the rising female stand-ups and is side-splittingly four days a huge success. Well done to all ! funny. Shappi played a gig in two parts which the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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In recognition for their outstanding I would like to say a personal thank you The following pupils have been awarded contribution to the arts, the following pupils were to all Arts Committee members Arts Colours with Distinction. awarded Arts Colours this year: for making the arts really fizz ! The awarding of Arts Colours with Distinction recognizes those pupils that have really stretched themselves artistically max gumpert [hl] laurence hedges [chair] to get thoroughly involved and immersed sarah spencer madeleine henri [c] in the Arts at Wellington. simon williamson christian bourne [pn] They have gone well and truly beyond emma haining what is expected of them. clementine nicholson [w] jane lunnon katie leader [hn] jim price alex goodwin [r] rosie atkinson [c] Alex has made an exceptional contribution william heathcote to music and the arts at Wellington during beaufort wyatt [t] his Sixth Form career. Such is his level of keshan vaikunthanathan [l] joshua owolabi [a] professionalism and dedication to keyboard ollie ralph [bd] hattie jones [hn] and choral music that he has frequently substituted in chapel for the organist imogen halsey [o] callum davidson [pn] without anyone being aware. He has played joshua olowabi [a] ashna shah [o] regularly for important school occasions, molly gray [o] harry keeble [ly] sung with the chapel and scholars choirs, molly critchley [a] chloe james [w] and conducted, coached and accompanied singers and instrumentalists alike. He is amy bowerin [c] rob ferguson [bn] frequently asked by other students to help illias thoms [t] jamie allum [t] them prepare for performances. He gave a claudia stevenson [c] annabel west [ap] fine performance of a Bach concerto in the patrick dow [s] principal harpsichord chair before Easter. gudjon bodvarsson [bn] His ability has been recognised by his richard addicott [l] appointment as organ scholar at Chichester gary zhang [hg] Cathedral next year — a post normally held alistair marjot [s] by post-graduates.

timothy chan [hl] josh vicino [r] joey nam [m] He is involved with a variety of musical james mulvaney [hg] endeavours from bands to the orchestra. However, his contribution to the Jazz nick harris [bn] orchestra has been quite exceptional. Not toby macqueen [hl] only is he a musician of immense ability who Top left: ‘Indai’ by Annie Fiddian-Green Top right: ‘Portrait of Bea’ by Emily Herring bethan cotterill [hn] is so often in the background because of being a rhythm section player, but his mature Bottom left: ‘Pecking in Winter’ by Ben Kinnear george turley [pn] attitude, leadership and influence within Bottom right: ‘Balance, imbalance’ by Thomas Wessely laura dyer [o] the ensemble has been felt by everyone claudia poulter [hn] in the band. The band is fortunate to have such a key seat occupied by someone with eleanor walker [ap] so much talent, and this is a rare thing: ming bridges [ap] however, his ability to communicate and lead flo whittaker [hn] the ensemble is rarer. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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ellington College’s Field Carter [S 1959–1963], to represent not only ‘When we first left Wellington at 5:30 on “You are doing it for England.” Gunners triumphed as Wellington College itself, but also the Royal the Thursday morning’, they recall, ‘everyone never before. Over a wintry Navy, whose Field Gun teams raced every was already feeling tired, nervous and excited. W December weekend in 2010, year at the Royal Tournament, to the delight It was the end of six weeks of arduous training West London resounded of the crowd and for the pride of the Senior and no one knew quite what to expect over to the sound of bands, gunfire and roaring Service. College has faithfully carried on the next four days. When we arrived at crowds — totalling some 45,000 during a full the tradition, trained rigorously by the Fleet Earl’s Court we found ourselves directed dress rehearsal and three performances — in Air Arm’s Field Gun Association’s keenest to a corner of Earl’s Court 2, an enormous the traditional surroundings of Earl’s Court. trainers, for the past quarter-century and covered space where all performers were The inspiring and traditional connection of more. This time our teams raced against expected to eat, wait and in our case, sleep. Wellington with Her Majesty’s Armed Forces each other, named after hms Terrible and hms Training continued on Thursday and Friday was reinforced yet again with our Field Gun Powerful, the original ships whose guns were with morning and afternoon sessions on both teams racing against each other in the splendid run ashore to support the Army in the second days, preparing us mentally and physically for spectacle of the British Military Tournament, Boer War of 1899–1902. Familiar to Speech the performances over the weekend. On putting Speech Day phantasmagoria definitely Day spectators, the teams run between two Friday night we all knew that the following in the shade. walls at either end of the arena, with a chasm morning it would be more training, followed The bmt is a new show to celebrate the to be aerially surmounted with the help of by the biggest performance of our lives. Army and support the Soldiers’ Charity, sheer-legs and spar, tackle and line to swing ‘Watching the other acts during rehearsals modelled exactly on the famous Royal the guns, limbers, men and ammunition we knew that we would have to perform Tournament, which ran from 1905 to 1999. across. The two team captains, brothers to the best of our abilities with the British Wellington was called upon by the chief Ben and Jack Harcourt (Talbot and Hardinge Army’s finest spectacles. With the rich and organiser, Major General Sir Evelyn Webb- respectively), take up the tale with one voice. noble history of field gun races behind us, the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

doing it for England’. Those word stayed with 72 73 The initial entrance to the arena struck awe me and I just hoped we could live up to this man’s expectations of us. into even the most senior field gunners ‘I am not exaggerating when I say that and as I looked around all I could see Earl’s Court was the greatest experience of my life so far and it is a memory that no one were pale faces and open mouths. can ever take away from me or any of the other lads. To finish, there is an extract from a field gunner’s prayer that I read just before our final run. “Let us enter into the doors of doom and in the darkness deliver us”. This sums up exactly the field gunners spirit, we know we are doing something that is known to be “almost impossible, with too few men, on a surface that is poor and in a ridiculously short amount of time”. In the end we did it to create a truly epic spectacle that will stay with the people who saw it, forever’. Six months later in the v&a, a group of Field Gunners , including Sam Fiddean Green and Sam Spicer reminisced. ‘It was nerve-racking and I didn’t sleep a wink the first night — no, terrifying !’ ‘Knackering, performance after performance; we couldn’t let the team down’. ‘Our coaches were magnificent, Kevin and Jim: they were so keen for us to get it just right’. ‘We learnt to trust each other, covered for each other’s mistakes, that’s true camaraderie’. ‘We lived, ate and slept on site for the duration. Being we felt huge pressure to continue the legacy, a curious feeling — perhaps like going into next to the stables was at first nauseating, which all the lads handled extremely well. battle — as I felt all the anguish go down my but we got used to it’. ‘The Army gymnasts However, by the time it came for us to walk body and into the ground. Suddenly I could were rather frighteningly fit’. ‘A truly out into the arena on Saturday evening, all that hear the crowd no longer. For a moment I unforgettable experience — and miraculously the boys could think about were the 15,000 visualised my training and the people I would no lasting wounds’. strangers waiting for us on the other side of let down if I messed things up. And then it all Lieutenant Ian Frayne and Major Tom the Entrance to Earl’s Court 1. seemed simple. Norton (cr and ccf) were in command, and ‘The initial entrance to the arena struck ‘At the crack of the thunderflash we took so much of the formal responsibility for awe into even the most senior field gunners sprinted off, in all honesty though, I don’t what everyone must realise is an occupation and as I looked around all I could see were remember much of the first race. All I can not without real risk. An ow, co-author pale faces and open mouths. The first part recall is firing off the rounds and extracting of this account, was infiltrated into the I am not exaggerating was our march into the arena, but with the hot shells. At the end of the run I began commentators’ box. Faithful to the script shaking legs there was no chance of what I to notice the crowd again. And we ran out when he had to be, he managed to say much when I say that Earl’s Court thought was to be a proud, brave and formal of the arena with shouts of applause coming else beside, both forthrightly and in subtle entry; everyone was feeling the pressure. I from every direction. The races over, all the praise of Wellington College. What other remember talking to a veteran field gunner performances were much the same and every school could have done anything like this ? was the greatest experience of my life so far who said that every time he did it he ‘felt time I felt the same fear and emotions. What We are a college, not a mere school. Our physically sick’. I can now testify that feeling was especially rewarding was the ex-field oldest ow serving soldier participating was and it is a memory that no one and I have never felt so nervous. gunners coming up to us after the show and Honourable Artillery Company Captain of ‘Waiting for the start while doing our weeping with happiness. I fondly remember Pikemen and Musketeers Tony O’Hagan [Hl final checks, the roar of the crowd, deafening an enormous guy coming up to me and 1956 –1961]. Our President, hrh the Duke of can ever take away from me us with the chants of ‘go powerful crew!’ grasping my hand in a tight hand-shake and Kent, took the final salute and must have been a strange calmness overtook me. It was saying ‘thank you boys, remember you are justly proud of the teams representing his or any of the other lads. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

74 College. On that occasion Wellington parent 75 Tim Spicer presented the ‘Aegis Trophy’ to the winning team — on points, so close was the aggregate result. Many ows, parents and staff were amongst what must be one of the most enthusiastic, traditional and nostalgic We learnt to trust each other, crowds in Britain to assemble — all pleased at the re-incarnation of the ‘Tournament’. Will it be repeated ? Emphatically yes, and whisper covered for each other’s mistakes has it that the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will be back too. The British Military Tournament also had many other spectacular and ear-filling — that’s true camaraderie. moments. The military bands and mounted troops performed in tremendous style as they always do, presenting the story of the British Army through the career of Tommy Atkins, our own Arthur Duke of Wellington’s choice as the archetypal British soldier. The Duke was on parade too, masterminding an episode during Waterloo when the Eagle standard was captured from the French of the 105th Regiment. (There is a College connection with that episode, see Obiter Dicta, page 118.) The whirling guns with squealing wheels of the Royal Horse Artillery were as popular as ever, followed by a most poignant extract from ‘Warhorse’, currently running on the West End stage, and a most realistic re- enactment of a Household Cavalry Regiment patrol in Afghanistan. How did they get that raf Chinook helicopter to fly into the Earl’s Court Arena 1 ? Then with all the performers assembled for the finale, including our Gun Crews, we witnessed a gallop past by five lone horsemen, not of the Apocalypse, but of the British Army, one by one. The first carried the flag of St George of England; the second bore the fluttering St Andrew’s Cross, white on blue. Then came the fierce Dragon of the Principality of Wales. The crowd were mightily pleased and cheered as each horseman dashed though. The Red Hand of Ulster was carried by the fourth rider, with vigorous response from the crowd. After a pause the final horseman galloped through Earl’s Court on the wings of the wind to the most tumultuous cheers of the whole evening, carrying aloft the Union Flag. Moments proudly shared by Wellington College, it was triumphal British ending to a very British event. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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A highly successful Biennial Inspection was conducted by Group Captain Luck MBE, who finished oV his report with, ‘my final praise goes to the cadets whose performance, attitude and enthusiasm is of great credit to themselves and the College’ the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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s another incredibly busy 82 Wellington 1st XV 83 forwards prepare to sporting year draws to a pack down. close I would like to take Nearside in the black A this opportunity to thank scrum cap is everybody involved for Kyle Ross — making all that we do possible. I am ever grateful 1st XV Players’ for the continued support that we receive on Player of the Year all levels and on a weekly basis. The success 2010 of the Wellington sports programme is, and has always been, a team effort and I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the great contribution that our College support staff make throughout the year and across the full complement of sports: the quality of the pitches is outstanding, as are the match teas ! Our pupils also deserve praise for their ongoing commitment to College sport. Their ability to give as much as they do, whatever their level of performance, whilst retaining a positive sporting spirit is admirable. It should not be forgotten that this commitment is all sport the more commendable when we take into consideration the extensive programme many of them follow in their wider College life. I am hugely encouraged to note that participation levels for both sport and physical activity are at an all-time high. This is as true for the recreational performer as it is for the elite performers at Wellington ! Our House matches, which could be described as ‘the social glue of the boarding community’, have been incredibly successful and continue to be fiercely competitive as well as immensely enjoyable. It is of course impossible to mention all achievements in such an eventful year but a few of our sporting highlights this year are mentioned below.

athletics: At the England Athletics u15 and u17 Combined Events championships Morgan Lake produced the highlight of the weekend by winning the u15 Girls’ Pentathlon (as a 13 year old) achieving 3,676 points but also setting a new uk all-time best score. With athletics once more on the up as we approach the Olympics, the College can also boast the breaking of seventeen College records in a variety of events. Three for the boys and an incredible fourteen for the girls. Courtney Brick was also selected to take part in the British Schools’ Modern Biathlon Championships. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

Hockey Tournament beating Bradfield 5-0 84 85 Another fine year in the final and progressed through to the South semi-final where they narrowly missed was rounded oV in style qualifying for the Nationals. Our u16 and u14 Girls also progressed by beating Millfield through the Berkshire County rounds into in the final of the South regional competition. The u18 girls progressed to the South Regional Finals and the HMC Foursomes, were narrowly beaten in the semi-final. Sasha Burnet, Saxon Coop and James the most prestigious Waite have been selected for the Junior Regional Performance squads to train over team event in the summer.

school golf. lacrosse: The girls’ 1st xii, ably captained by Clare Doggart, gave an outstanding performance in the National Schools’ Lacrosse tournament. They won all six games in their group and went on to the final. Unfortunately losing a close game in the final minute put the Welly girls 2nd out of the 28 teams in their division.

netball: Our Netball u16s successfully won the Final of the South East Berkshire Tournament and our u14s were runners up. The u19s reached the County Final, beating strong teams from The Abbey, Downe House basketball: Wellington College hosted of flats and the continuous Sea France ferries. The Boughey Run — golf: Another fine year for Wellington golf and Maiden Erleigh along the way. They finally nine other teams for our annual Basketball Buoyed by the most tremendous esprit de Jack Corsan, pictured in the centre, wearing a was rounded off in style by beating Millfield beat St Mary’s in the final, winning comfortably tournament this season. corps aboard our boat, after just over thirteen white T-shirt, on his way to an historic success in the final of the hmc Foursomes, the most and resulting in the first Wellington College The final saw Wellington face the reigning gruelling hours we landed on the rocks of prestigious team event in School Golf, under netball team to be titled County Champions. champions Winchester. Winchester lead 16 Calais just after midnight ! the Captaincy of Jordan Mann. We also won The 1st vii then went on to finish fifth at The -15 with 4 seconds on the clock when Captain the Gerald Micklem Trophy for the seventh Regional Finals. Gudjon Bodvarsson stepped up and scored cricket: Early pre-season planning saw cross-country: Competing in the time in the last ten years. Jordan has won a the winning basket to leave Winchester no the College Cricket 1st xi travel to Cape Berkshire Schools Championships, Wellington scholarship to Havard. polo: This has been an awesome year for time to come back. Final score 17-16 to Town and take on a number of the top South won the Intermediate Boys and Senior Boys Many congratulations to Heidi Baek who polo at Wellington. In the Lent term we Wellington. African schools in the Western Province area, trophies and approximately a dozen girls and won the World Junior Golf Series us Junior played in a world first, a group fixture against in what was a tough schedule, which saw them boys have been selected to run for the county. Masters over Christmas. The event was Rugby School. In total we put out eight teams cold water swimming: Wellington play five games in eight days. wccc recorded The College also confidently won the played at tpc Sawgrass, one of the toughest to play against eight teams from Rugby, a world pupils won three medals in the u19 individual impressive wins against Pinelands High School Pat Bagnall Trophy. The English Schools courses in the world, and the venue for the record ! Our Sixth Form novices went on to freestyle events: a silver for Evgeny Shuvalov and Somerset College. This helped kick championship saw James Harris finish an Players Championship every year. Truly a play in the National Novice tournament and (who lost by 0.01 seconds to the winner), and start one of our most successful seasons outstanding run to finish 132nd of 313 in the remarkable achievement ! ended up as National Novice Champions. Our bronzes for both Phin Lyman and Jo-Jo Blunt. ever bringing victories against Harrow, Eton Senior Boys event and we hope he achieves a Annie Fiddian-Green a team played in the new National Polo League The water temperature was 3.5°c ! At the and Tonbridge, as well as recording ten top 100 place next year. hockey: Our Boys’ Hockey 1st xi played in surges forward run by supa. We won all our matches scoring beginning of July a team of six swam the English other victories, the first time this has been the Three Kings International Tournament at 71 goals in total and beat Cheltenham in the channel racing against six boys from Auckland achieved in one season. Perhaps the climax football: Our u16 and u18 football the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona and were final to become National Arena Champions. Grammar school. Mercifully the weather on of the season was the amazing ninth wicket squads travelled to Villa Real for pre-season very competitive against some very strong The first, and most important, tournament the day itself was gorgeous although there partnership that saw us inch home against matches and training. The first football tour opposition. Dominic Cooke was voted the for us on grass was our own Copenhagen Cup, was still a very large swell out in the Channel, Millfield in the semi-final of the National in the history of Wellington College and u18 player of the tournament amongst an held at Coworth Park and involving ourselves, which made keeping track of our escort boat Schools 20/20 competition. Unfortunately because of its resounding success we hope exceptionally talented international field. Eton, Harrow and Cheltenham. Having while swimming rather tricky. It also became the Lord’s final was washed out, but is due the first of many. The u16 and u14 boys were once again beaten Eton in the semi-final, we triumphed increasingly busy out there as we tried to to be replayed at the beginning of September. All football teams triumphed at some stage crowned Berkshire County Champions. The in some style over a much higher handicapped avoid speeding freighters the size of blocks throughout the season, combining to make u18 hockey team triumphed in the County Cheltenham team in the final. The quality of this the most successful season in our history. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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the polo on display was extraordinary and the Max Hayes rackets: Noel Brett’s tenth and final Singles (Foster Cup) and the u16 Girls singles commitment and hard work being recognised at the owsa vs wcsa match recently. Copenhagen Cup has quickly established itself swimming the Channel season at Wellington completed one of the titles are all current Wellingtonians, showing and appreciated by your team mates. as a vital part of the national polo scene. I most successful decades in the College’s that Rackets is in rude health at Wellington. The side is currently on tour in South shooting: The Rifle Team have swept expect to see you all there next year ! history of playing rackets. In December Africa, in preparation for what will hopefully all before them this year under the captaincy Beyond the Copenhagen Cup our a team Nick Hopcroft won his second Foster Cup rugby: The Yearlings ‘a’ xv achieved the be another record breaking season. of Harry Orpen-Smellie. In small-bore rifle played in the new National Summer League, in his third consecutive final. In March the status of being the only unbeaten rugby side shooting every match was won and no less where we ended up as the highest scoring team, First Pair won the Public Schools’ Doubles in College this year, whilst the College 1st xv sailing: The a team have competed in than nine members of the club represented so huge congratulations to Andreas Papoyans, for the first time in thirty years, with Nick have completed one of the toughest fixture a number of Regattas throughout the year. various England Schools Teams. Oliver Rolfe Tommy Beresford, Tom Brodie and Karim partnered by Angus Boobbyer. Noel now lists possible in schoolboy rugby. This included Some great sailing has been seen and we have won the British Schools Junior Championship Sheikh who remained unbeaten throughout leaves Crowthorne to take on the rackets a fixture with Sedbergh 1st xv, a team that won the ‘Men of Kent’ trophy at the East Kent and eight club members reached the final the year. What lies ahead is a trip for to the new and cricket at Malvern, bringing to an end a have lost only three matches in six years. Regatta for winning their Silver Final. We twenty of the British Schools Championship. polo club in Tianjin, China over the Summer period in which Wellington have won three Despite both sides having opportunities to went on to win the Silver Final at the Midlands In full-bore rifle shooting Wellington won and another trip to Argentina in February. Foster Cups, two Renny Cups and one Junior win the match, it finished a nail biting 15-15. Regatta. Coming fourth overall against the Surrey Schools meeting convincingly, took This summer Chris Ewing, Jasmine Pidgley Colts Single, the Colts, Junior Colts, Second The 1st vii won the National Schools twenty teams in the Southern Regatta, Hoad most of the trophies for individual and team and Tommy Beresford have all been selected Pairs and First Pair Doubles, in addition to the Sevens at Roslyn Park after reaching the final Shield and Thames Valley has cemented our at The Berkshire Open and won the pairs and to represent British Schools in various test Faber Cup in his second season. The current for the third year in a row — an outstanding reputation as serious National contenders. individual at The Sawyer Cup. Alex Innes- matches and Tommy has also been chosen to holders of the World Doubles, the British achievement and testimony to Wellington’s The b team have also sailed their first Whitehouse won most junior prizes and represent hpa Young England playing against Open Doubles, the British Amateur Doubles, ability to perform at the very highest level. regatta (the Thames Valley) and came third in Francesca King took the senior ones. France in China. and successive Chairmen of the Tennis & Kyle Ross was awarded the prestigious 1st the Novice League that they entered. Rackets Association are ows. The winners xv Players’ Player of the year award. There Harry Martin was awarded and thoroughly skiing: The Wellington Boys’ Ski Team of the Public Schools Doubles , the Schoolboy can be no greater honour than your efforts, deserved a King’s Shilling Tankard for life returned from the British Boys’ Races in the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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A number of students have been awarded Sports Colours for their efforts but a special mention must go to the following students who have achieved the honourable status of being awarded triple colours which reflects remarkable success and sustained commitment in three sporting activities.

claudia stevenson—hockey, netball and tennis luisa rubio—hockey, netball and tennis angus boobbyer—cricket, hockey and rackets jo-jo blunt—cross-country, triathlon and hockey

Although we strive for maximum participation and a life time investment in sport for all we are also incredibly proud of our high achievers this year. The following individuals have taken their performance to the next level and have been rewarded with international honours.

Switzerland having achieved phenomenal rugby success. On an individual basis Joseph jake oldaker Rossi placed first, taking the gold medal for england u16 (2010), england u17 (2011) combined slalom and giant slalom in his age simon sexton and race category and finishing 24th out of england u16 (2011), england u16a (2010), london & se u16 (2010 & 11) 168 racers. Silas Curtis put in a particularly charlie wicks impressive performance too placing 26th (out england u16a (2011), south west u16 (2011) of 168) and beating many boys older than kieran ball himself to achieve this position. england u18 clubs and schools (2011), england u16 (2009), ireland u18 (2010) These individual performances, combined madison hughes with fast times from Austin Curtis and usa u18 (2010), usa u20 world cup squad (2011) Ruari Hutchinson in giant slalom and slalom buchan richardson respectively meant that overall the team scotland u17 placed 9th out of 33. netball squash: The Wellington Squash team hannah joseph made Wellington history by coming third in england u19’s (2010) the Nationals Squash Tournament, a clear indication that squash is firmly on the upgrade shooting at College. harry orpen-smellie They continued their good form by also has been selected for the athelings, the gb cadet rifle team to canada in august 2011. winning the prestigious Roehampton Public harry orpen-smellie and leo sutton Schools Tournament. The College squash both shot for british schools and england schools a team in small-bore. team have never before achieved such outstanding success and have now placed athletics themselves on the map as one of the best morgan lake school squash teams in the country. great britain under 15’s (2010), england schools (2011)

triathlon: Wellington did extremely squash well in Great Britain selection races for the nick hopcroft World Age Group Triathlon Championships england u19 squash in the europeans championships in switzerland (2011) in Beijing in September. Two of our pupils qualified: Jo-Jo Blunt golf and Harriette Johnson coming first and heidi baek third in their age group. Patrick Garratt full england women’s elite squad. winner u.s. junior masters will almost certainly qualify as he was within alex peters the required time and finished fifth. Steve full england women’s elite squad Shortland, Director of Sport the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

he Wellington Academy 90 Year 7s getting ready to welcome 91 Wellington College staV opened its doors in to the Academy September 2009 and the on launch day T message from the Principal, Andy Schofield was ‘We’re Changing Lives’. This mark-one Academy came into being through the generosity of sponsors Tim and Sarah Bunting, Wellington College parents. The setting up of Academies was part of a strategy of government investment in failing schools by providing a £30 million new building after a sponsor had been found. The Wellington Academy is in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, opposite the Tidworth garrison. Its iconic new building, which stands out like a beacon, was opened on 26th April 2011 by Lord Andrew Adonis when the staff of the wellington academy

Wellington College and The Wellington Academy came together for their second joint inset day. Lord Adonis challenged the College to sustain its partnership with the Academy via its support for boarding, the ccf, student collaboration and joint learning. This year, in addition to the whole-staff inset, 45 individual members of Common Room have visited the Academy. Some have completed the Graduate Training Programme there, others have visited their counterparts for consultation on a variety of issues or lesson observation. Still more have completed teacher exchanges. Staff have accompanied College students on visits to the Academy: a Politics question time session with a local mp; leading activities on European Languages Day; attending the school musical and much more. Academy students have visited us for Year 11 Maths workshops, Sixth Form lectures and seminars, our University Fair, as speakers in the Festival of Education, to the Leadership Conference, our Panto in December and a 1st xi football fixture to name just a few of our joint activities. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

92 93 Below: Anthony Seldon (Master, Wellington College) Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Education) Andy Schofield (Principal, Wellington Academy)

Far right: Andy Schofield outside the Academy

The most powerful examples of collaboration have been joint trips and drama. At Easter, Academy students joined us for an a level Geography Field Trip and for a Creative Writing trip to Wales. To see students working alongside each other and learning together is to see partnership at its best. The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the joint performance of the musical Oliver! Played to packed audiences for two nights at the Academy and two nights at the College, 60 students combined to produce a stunning show which earned a string of standing ova- tions. The quality of their work was outstanding but this joint project was so much more than that. The bringing together of students from different backgrounds with different talents and skills was a daring move but one which was wholeheartedly successful. Each actor learnt about the other school, its context and its student body and these are lessons that will stay with them. The camaraderie and fun lives on as they are busy exchanging views on Facebook ! We look forward to more joint ventures on all levels in the future and are proud to be in partnership with The Wellington Academy. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

of well-being classes for parents. It was so 94 95 The Wellington popular that we ran another one in January, and the third will begin in October. experience We also provide parents with plenty of opportunities to meet each other and members of the staff in a relaxed atmosphere; is not just this happens over at a number of formal and informal social occasions ranging from reading for the pupils. groups to garden parties, as well as local and overseas trips. Highlights of last year were the trips to Marrakesh, Rome and the First World War Battlefields. During 2011/2012 parents will find themselves bonding over the cultural delights of St Petersburg, dancing the night away at the Great Gatsby ball in wca November and Burns Night in January, and following the story of Operation Market Garden during a parent led trip to Arnhem next summer. As well as these ‘headline’ events wca is always well represented at match teas and there are regular small events to suit every interest, such as golf days, walks, lunches and the reading group. We welcome suggestions as to how we could further diversify and always encourage parents who would like to run an event, a lecture or a course themselves. One of the ellington is one of the strengths of such a committed and talented most dynamic institutions parent body is that if we don’t have expertise anyone is ever likely to be in a particular area ourselves, we will be sure W part of, and parents are to know someone who does. very much a part of it. The Denise Cook, the head of wca, has been put names to faces and find out how to get Above: wca (formerly known as the Wellington a teacher at Wellington since 1998 and a involved in the coming term’s programme of The WCA visit to Rome College Association) is where parents, often parent since 2004. She runs wca with the events and activities. Often parents whose accompanied by grandparents, godparents, help of the wca Committee, which consists children are arriving from small prep schools Right: aunts and uncles, come together with staff, of a cross-section of parents from different can find the sheer scale of Wellington quite The Master addressing ows and other friends of the College. It is year groups and houses. On taking over daunting, and aren’t sure in a mainly boarding the WCA an opportunity to immerse themselves in the wca in 2008 Denise set up a College-wide environment how to make the connections during a trip to College’s life and community: the Wellington network of parent representatives, with the that happened naturally in the context of northern France experience isn’t just for the pupils ! aim of having a wca parent rep for every the prep school set up, where parents tend Firstly, we put on a number of educational year, for every house, as well as whole year to be more involved on a day-to-day basis. and cultural events to make full use of the group, College and ow representative. As Perhaps wca’s most important function is to College’s world class educational and cultural wca is paid for by subscription from all ensure that everyone feels welcome from day facilities, as well as the considerable pool of current parents it is important to ensure one, and there is always a friendly face and expertise among staff, parents and ows. We that everyone knows what is on offer and someone to chat to over Wellington’s sump- also feature visiting speakers, many of whom we publicise events through a hard copy tuous match teas on Saturday afternoons ! are high profile: highlights of last year included ‘Fixtures List’ twice a year, with regular wca are delighted to welcome you to talks by explorer Ranulph Fiennes and artist/ updates via ‘The Week Ahead’ as well as on the Wellington family, and look forward to conservationist David Shepherd. Wellington our web pages. seeing you soon at a wca event. Whatever believes in ‘life-long learning’ and last year in The start of the wca year is the New you decide to get involved in, you can be sure response to parent requests to know more Parents’ Reception, which takes place early of friendly faces and a very warm welcome. about the famous ‘happiness lessons’ we run in the Michaelmas term and gives new par- You can contact Denise on: for the pupils, we put on a seven week course ents the chance to meet their individual reps, [email protected] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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ne result of the publication for Wellington, but also (or alternatively) for of this Year Book some this particular Trust. three months earlier than ow website and it—The acquisition O its predecessors is that this of NetCommunity was delayed for some report covers little more months, but has now taken place and the than a six months period. The main events so ow Office has been involved in how best to far in 2011 are set out in Chris Potter’s report. use this software, which is designed to make I shall limit this report to a few comments it easy for members to keep in touch and about progress on certain recent initiatives. interact with one another via a newly designed ow Society Charitable Trust—This is website. The aim is to launch this new facility now the principal charitable trust run by the and website early in the New Year. Society for the benefit of ows identified as Careers Scheme — NetCommunity has being in particular need of support. I make an important role to play in this scheme no apology for listing this first, since any to which we are devoting considerable organisation, even as outward-looking and effort, recognising the currently tight diverse as ours, must have an eye for its employment market and the need of pupils own members who are deserving of help. and young ows for a web based tool to Those intended to benefit are at present research career information from ows confined to (i)ow s seeking bursaries to and gain a realistic ‘feel’ for a possible enable exceptionally talented children or career based on the personal experiences grandchildren to go to Wellington; (ii) ows in of ows and their responses to enquiries. distressed circumstances, and (iii) young ows A separate development by the Society [M 1989 –1994], will provide membership for are being actively planned. Any ow who last December and are tackling their new under the About Us tab on the Society website. wishing to participate in worthwhile projects on the careers front was its decision this 200 or more Wellington Sixth Formers and would be interested in participating in or responsibilities with gusto and expertise. As many members will know from abroad (particularly those enhancing the summer to pay £2,000 to wexo, a web leavers at any one time. helping to arrange such a gathering should Members are invited to contact the e&f contacting the ow Office, the unstinting qualities of leadership and service) or in ow based organisation that matches students Reunions of ows in common or related contact the Secretary. Committee member whose name appears at work put in over the last year by Chris arts or sports activities. The Campaign for and graduates seeking work experience, professions (e.g. medicine, law, accountancy, The changed role of the General the head of any sub-committee if they have Potter and Kay Mitchell has been of Wellington brochure issued to all ows in the internships or jobs with companies. wexo, ship broking, insurance, engineering, Committee —The sub-committees men- a question falling within that sub-committee’s enormous benefit to all of us, not least summer was aimed at raising funds not only whose co-founder and ceo is Robin Kennedy banking) have either taken place already or tioned in the Secretary’s Report were formed remit. The relevant names and e-mails appear in preserving the Chairman’s sanity ! the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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the secretary’s report ow charities chris potter [c 1960–1965] june 2011 report

he 2011 May reunion was Careers Fair was held in February at which (Debbie Alun-Jones), Finance (Nigel Howard- here are three main ow 3. To offer support toow s in distressed sparsely attended (75) but twenty young ows and a similar number of Jones), Communications (David Creswell), Society charitable tributar- circumstances and others who are deserving wonderfully enhanced by current parents gathered in the Newsome Networking (Toby Allen), Sports (John ies, the J.L. Bevir Memorial of charitable help. T four nonagenarian ows Hall to offer careers advice to Wellingtonians. Goodeve-Docker) Social (Michael Power) and T Trust, the Herbert Old 4. To support current Wellingtonians with as pictured. Bush fires in Some 300 people attended the event. Overseas (Julia Morgan). These bracketed Wellingtonian Trust and prizes for academic, artistic, cultural or Crowthorne proved to be no barrier to them Through the autumn a series of career members form the E and F committee, chaired the flagship trust, the Old Wellingtonian sporting achievement (see page 135). information talks to Sixth Formers was given by Charles Baker, which meets quarterly. Society Charitable Trust. The ow Society There have been three successful year by younger ows and there was a Business day A huge amount of work is currently being believes that this Trust is uniquely posi- Review of the Trusts as of 9th June 2011 group reunions at the Alma Hotel in London. in March for current Wellingtonians at which undertaken by these committees as the ow tioned to augment Wellington’s charitable OW Society Charitable Trust The years featured were leavers in 1995/1996, a further group of twelve young ows offered Society links more closely with College and activities by providing support to ows as The Charitable Trust has received donations 2000/2001 and 2005/2006. their expertise. Ed Venables, currently its own tributaries of Development and part of the broader Wellington community totalling £15,050 in the academic year to The wcrfc Rugby tour to Australia, teaching at College, created a number of Parents association. in a way which can benefit College both di- date, of which £5,000 was a magnificent New Zealand and Fiji enjoyed a twenty year business scenarios which teams of six had A revamped ow website will be in rectly and indirectly. gift from the ow Lodge. reunion at College in July organised by Angus to unravel. The fourth initiative was the operation in 2012 and software has been The Society has therefore determined to The Charitable Trust has made MacDonald and Ed Lyddon (see page 135). Peter Willett [Bl 1932–1937] combined ow/College sports dinner in the purchased jointly with College which will expand significantly the activity of theow the following grants: The ow Sports Clubs met in February Peter Hemphill [Hn 1934–1939] Monro Pavilion in March to introduce leavers allow ows to much more easily keep in touch Society Charitable Trust by using catalyst £6,332.51 for pupil bursaries at Queen’s Club for their annual dinner. Alan Loveless [W 1933–1938] to the ow sports clubs. with each other and with ow activities and funds of £100,000 from the Society reserves, £920 for young ows engaged on educational Derick Garnier [Hn 1930–1934] John Goodeve-Docker (Chairman) expertly The secretary continues to make events. ow office communication with ows by re-allocating income and expenditure trips and those undertaking organised proceedings and Lord Edward University visits on behalf of the ow will increasingly be by e-mail and electronic between the Society and College and by charitable work Faulks made a delightful address. Society to catch up with ows (graduate newsletter to save the spiralling expense of actively seeking donations from ows as part £252 for support of ows The Kingsley Society was created for and undergraduate) and this year’s travels mailing, but of course the Year Book, though it of the ‘Campaign for Wellington’ led by Sir in distressed circumstances younger ows, to recognise and nurture the have been to Bristol, Exeter, Loughborough, can be download from the ow website www. Mike Rake ,Vice President. £1,026.85 for prizes and medallions for intense loyalty, goodwill and sense of service Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle and Durham owsociety.com, will continue to be posted. The initial objectives of the Charitable current Wellingtonians that exists among ows with among its aims The ow Society is run by a General Details of ow events through the year are Trust are: As of 9th June the assets of the ow Society the creation of a Bursary to support a child Committee, from whom is drawn an posted on the website. 1. To provide Bursaries for the Charitable Trust are cash with Scottish for admission to Wellington. Executive and Finance committee. The Please now send the office an e-mail to children of ows Widows Bank £7,622, cash with Lloyds There were four further initiatives which General Committee has in 2010 been split [email protected] to update 2. To help young ows undertake tsb £9,746 and the ow Society Charitable bonded ows with College during the year. 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The J.L. Bevir Memorial Fund was set up in 1928 in memory of bevir report beyond the man who was at Wellington as both boy and lifetime teacher ben butcher [t 2005–2010] and also was co-founder of the OW Society and the wellington Wellington Year Book. The Fund is administered by the OW Society. The Foreign & Commonwealth OYce

J.L. Bevir Memorial Fund rmed with funds from the annoying than a child who didn’t practice ! wellington & diplomacy he Great Duke was a dip- The Bevir Trust has made the following awards Bevir Trust, in September The weekends would give me a unique edward chaplin lomat as well as a soldier in the academic year up until 9th June I left for Quito, the capital opportunity to visit different parts of the [hn 1964–1968] and statesman. So it is fit- Ben Butcher £500 towards teaching in A of Ecuador, to take part small but immensely diverse country, be it T ting that so many ows have Ecuador in a five month voluntary the jungles of the western Amazon or the British Ambassador to Jordan 2000–2002 served in the Diplomatic Adam Seldon £450 towards community work project teaching English and piano at two bustling and unpredictable cities of the Pacific Iraq 2004–2005 Service (ds) and continue to do so. and conservation in Ecuador separate schools. My day would begin at coast. Ecuador, split into three regions of Italy 2006–2011 Their names are recorded in Patrick James Milburn £500 towards a medical around 6:00 a.m. as I would get up to catch jungle, Andes and coast, is a fantastic place Governor at Wellington 2011– Mileham’s excellent Wellington College — The elective in Tanzania the school bus to the Francisco Guiner school to stay for a few months; only then can you First 150 Years. They include two post-war Sarah Burgin £600 towards a university in the Comité del Peublo barrio, the poorest appreciate what it really has to offer. I even Heads of the Diplomatic Service: Frederick medical school trip to Ghana district in the ancient Incan city of around two had time to visit the Galapagos Islands, whose Hoyer-Miller (1957–1962) and Michael Palliser Amelia Christie Miller £500 towards a million people. The children, aged from five scientific significance is only now starting to (1975–1982). They and two other ds Heads, Raleigh International community project to twelve, were taught around three hours be fully understood. Denis Greenhill and Patrick Wright, although in Nicaragua of English a week—more than they would not themselves ows, took their turns as Genny Porter £500 towards an Operation learn in sciences and history, emphasising the Governors, as did Harold Nicolson, another Wallacea expedition to Honduras importance of the language in Latin American ow diplomat as well as writer and politician. As of 9th June, the assets of the Bevir fund society as a way out of poverty. Although I Among post-war ow politicians, three have are cash with Bank of Scotland £19,209.51 was the main teacher I was lucky enough to served as Ministers in the Foreign or Foreign and the J.L. Bevir Memorial Fund portfolio have an Ecuadorian assistant who more often and Commonwealth Officefco ( ): Patrick value £112,629.43. than not know better grammar and spelling Gordon Walker, briefly Foreign Secretary in than me (albeit Americanised !). Mr Wilson’s first administration, Humphrey Herbert Old Wellingtonian Trust In the afternoons, after a typical delicious Atkins and Richard Luce under Mrs Thatcher. The Herbert Trust has made grants totalling lunch of rice, beans and plantain, I would head I worked closely with Richard Luce in the £22,000 to help with the education of five to the music school which specialised in keep- 1980s when he was Minister responsible for children of ow parents this academic year. ing children off the street by teaching them the Middle East. As desk officer for Lebanon The Herbert Trust Portfolio musical instruments, but also language and and Israel, I accompanied him on a memorable value £362,588.86 on 9th June civics. I taught piano to children ranging from trip via Cyprus and an raf helicopter to five to eighteen. Teaching piano was immense- visit the British contingent of the ill-fated ly challenging, giving me a new found respect Multinational Force in Beirut — which no for my music teachers — nothing was more doubt included a few ow soldiers ! the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

104 Many ow officers will have served on the literature at Warwick University, followed 105 Defence Staff of British Missions overseas, as by a post graduate diploma in journalism at indeed did the present Duke of Wellington City University. I secured a year’s graduate who was Defence Attaché in Madrid in the traineeship at The Times and then moved 1960s. They too have played an important into the trade press, working for a maritime role in Britain’s overseas diplomacy. information group. I travelled extensively Other currently serving ow diplo- with assignments around Europe and South mats include Tom Phillips, Ambassador to America, and ended up running the group’s Saudi Arabia, Robert Chatterton-Dickson, regional office in Singapore. Consul General in Chicago, and Chris Innes- After years spent documenting interna- Hopkins, Director of Trade and Investment tional affairs and trade issues, I jumped at an in Saudi Arabia. opportunity to help formulate foreign policy Marianne Young’s appointment as British by joining the Foreign Office at middle-man- High Commissioner to Namibia, the Apsley’s agement level in early 2001. I was still waiting first Ambassadorial posting, is thus part of a for all my security clearances to come through long and distinguished ow tradition. when the Twin Towers and Pentagon were at- It is also a sign that even venerable tacked on 11th September that year. So I institutions like the fco have, like Wellington, joined the diplomatic service shortly after this modernised themselves. When I joined marianne young at a pretty pivotal time. I was initially placed, the ds in 1973, the rule had only just been ap 1987–1989 somewhat unimaginatively, in the Press Office, dropped whereby any serving female British High Commissioner, British High Commission, Namibia diplomat was required to resign on marriage. before serving as Head of the African Great The inevitable result was very few women Lakes Section, then the East Africa Section, Ambassadors. Now there are several, and oining Wellington in the followed by a stint as the first Head of much greater flexibility (e.g. job sharing, Sixth Form was an incred- Communications for our new Engaging with remote working, career breaks) which allows ibly formative experience. the Islamic World Group. I was posted to diplomats to combine their professional life J I arrived fresh from doing Pretoria in early 2007 to serve as the head of with family responsibilities. For example, in my o Levels in a small all- the External Political Section (covering South my last Embassy, in Rome, the First Secretary girls convent school in Surrey, where a Level Africa’s foreign policy and regional issues) and job in the political section was shared options were limited and the facilities basic. Deputy High Commissioner to the Kingdoms between a couple who had just had their first Wellington was like another world: boys out- of Lesotho and Swaziland (we closed our child — an arrangement which worked well numbered girls ten to one — and there was missions in both countries in 2005). In mid for everybody. More remarkable perhaps, the a much wider range of academic subjects on 2011, I am set to take over as British High current High Commissioner in Zambia is a offer, a wealth of extra curricula activities, ex- Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia. husband and wife team. tensive sports facilities and acres of grounds Since joining the fco, I also got married, had As I’m sure Marianne will testify, few to explore. I also had my younger brother three children (two girls and a boy: all down careers are as varied or satisfying as the fco there to look out for me — James Darch [Hl for Wellington) and acquired a stray South and no one should be put off by an enduring 1987–1992] — and vice versa. African cat called Ginger (which is white). We but now happily out of date image of what it The College’s more interactive learning are all very excited about our imminent move takes to be a diplomat. environment encouraged debate and boosted to Windhoek, which is proving to be more of my confidence to participate more in discus- a military operation than I imagined a simple sions, formulate and defend my own views, hop one country to the west would be. I am and be exposed to a much wider range of oth- looking forward to the challenge of assuming er people’s. The experience of being in such a more leadership and representational minority, and so conspicuous, also helped me responsibilities, and resuming a greater to develop more personal resilience, a much commercial focus to my work in my capacity tougher skin and to choose my friendships as promoting trade and investment. My carefully — all vital skills to survive and suc- uk ceed in the international corporate and, ulti- work as a diplomat has proven to be incredibly mately, diplomatic world I ended up joining. varied and challenging — and I am thankful that On leaving Wellington, I spent a fun- much of the groundwork that has enabled me filled gap year backpacking around the world to undertake such a rewarding career was laid before studying English and Spanish American during my years at Wellington. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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fter thirty years (and Tunis as Consul and Commercial Secretary. chris innes-hopkins was at College in the late school or visiting the further flung parts of still counting) in a varied Next stop after Tunis was Jerusalem, and c 1967–1971 1970s and have happy mem- my patch — North Dakota or Kentucky — to Diplomatic Service career, Yasser Arafat followed in my wake. I had a Director of UK Trade & Investment, ories of spartan rooms, long develop business opportunities with a trade A I can look back and say fascinating three years as Deputy then Acting British Embassy, Saudi Arabia I runs and excellent teaching. mission. My previous jobs were equally varied. Wellington was pretty Consul General during the Oslo Process, with After Cambridge I did what Would I follow the same career again ? Yes, good preparation. Having my daughter Laura frequent trips to Gaza and the West Bank. everyone in my generation was doing and without hesitation. The fco offers a unique currently in The Apsley reminds me that After Jerusalem I was assigned to the eu in headed for the City, where I spent six years combination of endless interesting (and Wellington is a very different and probably Brussels as Political Adviser to the first eu as an analyst and fund manager with Morgan sometimes strange) experiences, team spirit better school now. But the Wellington I Special Envoy to the Middle East, travelling Grenfell before that august but troubled in- and the sense of serving a national purpose. attended certainly gave me the confidence, extensively throughout the region. I went stitution was swallowed by Deutsche Bank. I Are there downsides ? Yes, and it’s as well robert adaptability and resilience to take on some on to serve in Ankara as Economic and enjoyed the City, but became convinced quite to be aware of them. Moving around the chatterton-dickson pretty challenging jobs in far-away places — not Commercial Counsellor, in Kuwait as Deputy quickly that there was more to life than trying world, sometimes at short notice, isn’t easy hg 1975–1980 to mention the fascinating expedition which Head of Mission, and after a spell in Cairo to buy low and sell high. So when, after taking for families and my wife, an American-born HM Consul General, the late Peter Willey led to the Valleys of the outside the fco, to Riyadh in my present role the exam a second time, I was offered a place artist, has had to be flexible and creative with British Consulate-General, Chicago Assassins in Iran in which I participated, and as Director of uk Trade and Investment for in the fco I jumped at the opportunity. her own career. You’ll never be more than which instilled in me a love for adventurous Saudi Arabia. In the subsequent twenty-one years I have modestly prosperous compared to some of travel and an interest in the Middle East. Funnily enough, one of my first visits back done a dozen different jobs, each one quite your peers. But if you like challenge, change Of course the fco was also a different to Wellington after many years was to bring different. In London I have worked on nu- and stimulation and want to promote British organisation in those days. There was not the Saudi Minister of Education, Prince Faisal clear weapons, un peacekeeping, arms ex- interests in a fast changing and unstable world, a lot of choice over foreign postings and bin Abdullah, to visit. I know His Highness ports, nato, Iraq and as head of the Counter there’s nowhere like the fco. you went to where you were sent. My first was highly impressed by his tour. On my Terrorism Policy Department. Overseas, I If anyone at College would like to know posting as Third Secretary to the British High arrival in Riyadh I was surprised to find that have served in Manila, Washington and as more I’d be happy to answer questions at Commission in steamy Georgetown in Guyana the Ambassador (and my boss), Sir Tom Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia, [email protected]. was quite a surprise. I arrived to a major Phillips, was an ow ! [M 1963–1966] And on where I worked with a strong British team and diplomatic and cricketing crisis, with the West my first visit to Jeddah I met Sheikh Khaled international colleagues to move a fragile Balkan Indies threatening to boycott the England Ali Reza, head of one of the main trading state closer to the European mainstream. Test Team due to some members having conglomerates in the Kingdom, who himself Now, as Consul General in Chicago, I lead a trained in South Africa during the winter is an ow [Bd 1963–1967]. team representing and promoting Britain and months. I also had to deal with a military So its a small world and full of surprises. British commercial and economic interests coup in neighbouring Surinam, and political Wellington certainly taught me the importance across 13 states of the us Midwest — an violence in Guyana. All good experience plus of relationship building and respect, as well area with 70 million people, an economy the opportunity to travel widely throughout as persevering with a task. I certainly could comparable in size to Germany’s and some of South America and the Caribbean. not have survived the fco or the Middle East the us’s main economic centres. Chicago is My next Post as Commercial Attaché in without this, and look forward to the day the home of President Obama’s 2012 election Paris was quite a contrast, and I went on to Wellington opens a campus in Saudi Arabia ! campaign hq and several of his potential Republican opponents are from the Midwest so the politics are interesting too. There’s no average day: in the same week I might find myself talking to a the ceo of a major corporation about investing in the uk, meeting a potential Presidential candidate, speaking to an audience at a university business the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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rag & bone Fashion british heritage on the streets of new york david neville [hl 1989–1994] & marcus wainwright [bl 1988–1993]

avid Neville and Marcus Wainwright discuss British militaria, old-school tailor- D ing and the American Dream with Jemima Janney [Ap 2004–2006] an intern with r & b in New York. j: As a girl at Wellington it used to irritate us, from a fashion point of view, that all the boys would wear flip flops, short shorts and a hoodie. Every day. What was the fashion like when you were there and did you conform to these trends or set them ? m: I was a turf hero, I remember that. I used to played frisbee on turf with no top on. j: Did you wear the short shorts ? m: I never ever wore them. My legs are too long. I didnt play rugby either. I did start my trainer obsession at school though and I bought my first pair of Jordan’s at 17. d: Fashion at Wellington in the 90s meant a lot of Levi 501s and a lot of Ralph Lauren polo shirts. I think it was because of all the sports, you just ended up hanging out in sports clothes as casual wear. j: What do you think about school uniform ? Do you think it constricts a personal sense of style at a young age ? d: I think it’s a good thing. m: At a school like Wellington with so many people and so many rules, it’s important. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

It’s a bit like the British Army, you don’t turn beach in Mexico and followed her to New 110 111 up to battle in whatever you want to wear. York. She is now his wife. In New York Of course it’s restricting and if you weren’t Marcus had the idea to start making some allowed to wear casual clothes ever it’d men’s jeans, this was at the end of 2002. So be a different matter. I don’t think it’s that that was the birth of r & b, to make men’s important for people to develop their own jeans — that led to a factory in Kentucky, sense of personal style at 15. You grow out of in the middle of nowhere. That was very clothes so fast. Plus your mother has to sew defining in a way as that was our baptism into in name tapes to all these fancy clothes ! trying to learn about garment construction j: Did you have a teacher at Wellington that and learn about clothes, how they’re made, m: It wouldn’t really have been possible the army with buttons during the war ? was particularly stylish in your opinion ? not just how they look. in England. There’s a garment district here m: It’s important to us that all our finishings m: I think Wellington teachers weren’t the To us, the influence j: In terms of the styling of your clothes, I which makes anything possible, a definite are the best quality, the best linings, the best most stylish in general. believe most designers get their influence from attitude towards people trying new things in zips. And then we found the Waterbury j: This is going into a Wellington magazine just from Wellington, past eras and trends. I’ve noticed some of your ny which does not exist in London. button company — it’s been there since so you know … influences can be traced from 1970s ski-wear, London semi-consciously tries to contain 1812 — and we use all metal buttons. The m: I know, I’m not afraid to say it ! is British Heritage, some from aspects of the military. If this is the people and keep them on a career path, that story was the English stopped selling buttons But seriously there’s a certain appeal to case, what is modern fashion ? is expected of them. to the Americans. So the factory was set up general teacher fashion, like we still make married to the m: You have to look back to look forward. It’s so multicultural here — the American to supply buttons for the us army and they corduroy trousers, and even jackets with And no one’s copying. No one’s making 1970s spirit (it sounds really cheesy) but the still supply the American military today. The leather elbow patches, because it’s cool. I skiing clothes. They’re reference points that streets of American dream thing is a real attitude here guy who carves them is 84 years old ! So it’s don’t honestly remember many people having you can take and make modern. It’s more a in ny. old school, its nice to be able to have that. a good sense of style. I remember the Master, question of looking back at a designer such as New York. j: The phrase Rag and Bone is a British phrase j: Were you interested in the military aspect of Jonty Driver, and all he wore was that gown. ysl in the 70s and using it as an inspiration for meaning junk dealer — supporting recycling and Wellington when you were there ? d: He used to wear a cool waistcoat the modern era. reusing clothes. Are there any elements of that m: We definitely detestedccf on a though. j: In the future what concept do you think in your label ? Wednesday afternoon ! It’s funny how things j: Recently Wellington have introduced a textile people will take from today ? d: In the way that you’re always referencing come about. I used to joke with my dad over department which is really popular with the girls. m: The definition of fashion in 2011 … I the past and recycling ideas, yes. A lot of our what he wore and I feel really guilty about d: They didn’t have anything like that when don’t know, I mean New York fashion at the fabrics use traditional old British fabrics as that now because a lot of what we’ve done I was there, we had an Art department … moment is really exciting, not necessarily the reference points, like tartan. has been inspired by him. He was in the m: …which was like lino-printing designers but the way people are wearing There’s a certain irony in the name. I think army. He was also at Wellington as was my d: I got Art a level though — and I got an a ! designer clothes. People used to dress head it’s great. grandfather and his brother — everyone went m: If you’re interested in textiles and get the to toe in designer gear, but the ny girl now j: Is the phrase known in America ? to Wellington. But some things stick and to be opportunity to learn the process from a young wears like one piece from a designer, like an m: No not at all. fair to the ccf we’ve had putties in the show ! age, that’s extremely important. Especially if Alaia dress or a Balenciaga jacket, with vintage d: r & b is really a reflection of our heritage. It’s interesting that I used to hate them with you are artistic and creative, it’s important to jeans, or an h&m top, Celine bag, sneakers or Plus it’s a cool name ! Better than Wainright such a passion but I still know how to tie them understand how fabrics are made and how Louboutin’s shoes. It’s a real mashup. I don’t and Neville ! and did it for the show ! I think the fact that textiles are created or designed. know if that’s specific tony but it seems to be j: Can you tell me a little about the I was in a House named after a general, and j: It’s become really popular. We had a fashion inherent here. Waterbury buttons you have on your you’re sitting in the dining hall surrounded by show when I was there, featuring the textiles we People may look back at that. garments, wasn’t this factory used to supply generals everywhere has an influence. I think had designed. We got clothes from Nike and d: Overall trends will always continue to be Amanda Wakeley to put in it and raised money fashion forward and challenging, runway stuff for breast cancer charities — it was awesome. is always amazing to look at. I think with r & So was Wellington the start of r & b ? b, it really is defined by our experiences. In d: Well, we were at school together at terms of this factory in Kentucky, not really Wellington. Then we both went to university knowing what we were doing, to now, we in the north east, Newcastle and Durham, and have a brand, which is a reflection of a lot of studied Geography and cell biology. Neither different things, and that’s been a big part of of us studied fashion. Then we went into our success. It gives us a voice and vision of different businesses. Marcus set up a pretty what we stand for. To us, the influence from successful telecoms business, I was working in Wellington, is British heritage, married to the an investment bank. Marcus could take some streets of ny. time off because he owned the company and j: Why was it launched in US not UK ? he did some travelling. He met a girl on the md: Fate the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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lily & albert kathryn mccormick [ap 2002–2004]

five years of that really sank in and the English y experience at Wellington I used to joke with my dad military heritage is an incredible thing from a College left me with self- fashion point of view. I mean, everyone’s done confidence and the feeling over what he wore and I feel it, Balmain’s done it. And it was very natural that anything was possible if for us to do that. Wellington’s definitely had a you worked hard. I cannot really guilty about that now strong influence on the brand. remember ever being told that an idea was We never would have worn suits if it wasn’t ‘unrealistic’ or ‘too challenging’ (for my final because a lot of what we’ve done for chapel on Sundays. I would never have a level piece I danced on a canvas ‘Jackson had my dad’s hand-me-down tailor made Pollock’ style !). We were encouraged to has been inspired by him. suit — and seen how amazingly well it was trust our instincts and prove that our theories made in 1956 or something. In a funny way could work. This environment inspired me He was in the Army. what’s important from a Saville Row tailoring to focus on my talents and grab hold of the point of view seeped into our subconscious. opportunities at hand. He was also at Wellington But also it meant that we could easily reference In September 2009, I launched the online all this British militaria for inspiration. knitwear company ‘Lily & Albert’. The idea as was my grandfather j: It’s interesting looking at your Fall collection, for the unisex brand developed after I saw you have the tartan prints, and Wellington girls fishermen’s wives knitting cardigans for their and his brother — now wear those as uniform ! husbands on a beach in Portugal. Captivated m: That’s interesting. The regimental by the expertise involved in this age-old everyone went to Wellington ! stripe, we’ve done that; the coat of arms. It’s tradition and struck by the quality produced, English. You’re exposed to it from the day I bought my first fisherman’s cardigan from But some things stick and to be fair you were born. The changing of the guards, these artisans. At university it became my the Royal wedding, the Royal family. The us most borrowed item, which solidified my to the CCF we’ve even had putties doesn’t have any of that, so it’s exciting and belief that there was a market for this original new to them. craftsmanship in modern fashion. So, armed in the show. It’s interesting j: Do you have plans to bring r & b to England? with savings from my gap year work and a d: Definitely, we just need to figure out loan from my parents to buy some stock, I that I used to hate them where it’s going to be. set up a photo shoot, learnt how to create an All our stores are in different pockets in e-commerce site and launched the online shop. with such a passion ny, the environments are very different. Since then Lily & Albert has gone from Nolita’s very different to Soho, which is very strength to strength. We have been featured but I still know how different to West Village. So where do we in magazines such as Tatler and on the do it in London ? Do we do it in Chelsea, the bbc, worked with Green lifestyle organization to tie them. West End ? Global Cool and Radio One dj Gemma j: I think the location of the store says a lot Cairney, as well as opening the Fuze fashion about the brand, if you don’t know the brand. It show in 2009 and 2010 alongside Jack Wills tells you a bit about it. and Reiss. d: So where would you put a r & b store ? I often revisit Wellington and in fact one of m: Crowthorne. Lower Crow. our recent Lily and Albert photo shoots took d: Perfect. place in the ccf Armoury. The photographer was Hannah McCabe [Ap 2003–2005]. So as you can see seven years on the Wellington support network continues ! the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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mytights .com laura godsal [ap 1984–1986]

aura recalls her time at that employees working in online marketing Wellington in the 80s and who are numerate (as well as literate) have stresses the importance out-performed in a wide variety of areas of numeracy skills and a (not just the analysis of the data available). strong work ethic. Therefore numeracy is a key requirement What was your impression of Wellington when I am looking to recruit anyone to work when you arrived in 1984 ? in online marketing. Wellington in the 1980s was a very different How did MyTights evolve ? place. I arrived from North Foreland Lodge I disliked buying hosiery and could never (a very small, not very academic, girls’ school) find what I wanted. I used to buy a five-pair and I found Wellington very intimidating — I pack from the chemist or a supermarket didn’t go into the dining room on my own in for £5.99 which looked and felt horrible the entire time I was there. and laddered immediately, or I went to a You ended up at Oxford reading ppe, was that department store, spent a fortune and got a surprise? the wrong thing. I therefore decided to set When I arrived at Wellington I was up the hosiery service I would like to have very much not expecting to do Oxbridge. and MyTights was the outcome. A one-stop However, with the help of supportive shop with a huge range of products, in lots teaches, especially Mr Berridge and the of sizes, a plethora of colours, together with entertaining Mr Lovett, and a lot of very hard comprehensive information about everything work I ended up doing much better than sold in clear English, plus quick delivery. initially anticipated and as a result applied for How did you make the idea a reality ? Oxford and got the grades I needed. Lots of hard work ! How was it being the only girl in your Maths set ? What advice would you give to would-be Without a doubt walking into my first online entrepreneurs ? Maths lesson was one of the more nerve- Go for it — but it will be much tougher wracking moments of my two years at than you anticipate, but very rewarding. Wellington as I was the only girl, and although You hadn’t been back to Wellington for a I tried to hide at the back of the class, it did while, what did you think ? not really work ! And being asked to repeat Wellington has changed a lot since I left. my name several times on the first day as the The whole place is much more welcoming — I tutor could not hear really did not help. love the idea of the coffee shop, even the How has Maths been helpful ? Quads themselves are no longer intimidating. Although I don’t use much of what I learnt The girls’ houses are so much more in my Maths a level directly, being numerate comfortable and the facilities in the school has been hugely helpful for me, first of generally have improved enormously across all doing my accountancy exams at Price the board from the language labs to the arts Waterhouse after I left Oxford, and now and textiles’ department. I wish they had all running my own business. been available when I was at Wellington, in fact Also everything online can be measured I’d almost like to start again tomorrow ! and analysed therefore being numerate is rather key to being able to take advantage of all the information available. I have also found the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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the little hattery dominik marszalek [s 1991–1996]

left Wellington as a rugby As much as I’d like to take all the credit player. Following the advice for this distinctly enjoyable and increasingly of those with my best lengthy moment in the sun, I have to give I interests at heart I then some of it to old Wellie. To those still lucky went to ucl to become enough to be there I would give one piece an economist. That didn’t quite work out as of advice; of course you can let Wellington expected and I spent my twenties as a happily slide right by but I’d urge you not to. I would overpaid private chef. pause a while and look around, sniff the air A year and a half ago I came over to Cape triumphantly and be darned grateful. There’s Town for a three month getaway and now a whole heap of smart thinking around you I find myself half of The Little Hattery, a and that is definitely to be taken advantage plucky little fashion brand heading for this of, blatantly and thoroughly. year’s Jo’burg Fashion Week. Granted, it’s I remember my Economics teacher telling not Paris or New York, but by all accounts me how uncertain the future was. That may we’ve swum upstream pretty quickly. We’ve sound facile, but I have held it in my mind got a South African It girl as our brand and combined it with the smart-thinking Ambassador, we work out of a seaside studio absorbed at school. If you can be smart and with uninterrupted views of the ocean. smile knowingly at change and adversity by Princesses, both Zulu and Jewish come to the time the other unfortunate chaps have us to get their heads covered, and for the gotten over their sulks and hissy fits you’ll guys, well, we make pieces for various South be miles ahead. Thinking about it now, African rockers you’ll never have heard of. that’s pretty much the mentality within The Coldplay are coming over to South Africa Little Hattery and we work like fiends doing next year and we’ll be backstage, onstage and exactly what we want and blowing people potentially upstaging them with a headpiece away. Never forgetting that we can say at for Gwyneth Paltrow and that’s only a few anytime ‘I’m taking a long weekend, as of months after starting this hat stuff ! It’ll be this Tuesday’. (Now don’t go buying one of interesting to see where we’re at in another our hats for every day of the week will you, couple of years, apart from thumping some although if mum wants one for Ascot then old foes in some ow rugby … who are we to stop her …) the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

suitable memorial to the Duke of Wellington. Albert, insisting that the Chapel had to be 118 worthy of such a College and such a Duke ? 119 The Royal Military College at Sandhurst and Gothic — the only style in which it was Did John Shaw, who must have known about Academy at Woolwich already performed the possible to worship the Almighty ? One the prizewinning design, gain the idea for twin military task of training cadets for the Army. would assume that George Gilbert Scott’s towers from Norman Shaw’s conception ? One assumes that white Portland stone Chapel could never have been placed Wren’s Greenwich buildings also feature two or Yellow Bath Stone would have been the alongside Classical buildings. As for 1,000 towers. Anyway, the design is worth studying main building material, without any unsightly students, could the ghost of R. Norman and speculation greatly enjoyed about what and cheaper brick. Could the first Master Shaw have inspired the present Governors might have been. Benson have won his point over Prince and Master as the natural growth figure

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wo great men of science and aid programmes’. The occasion was a lecture luminaries of Wellington at the Lowry Institute for International College were recently Policy in Sydney, Australia on 25th May T reunited after fifty years. 2011. Richard’s title was ‘Re-engineering The photograph shows Aid: A Bold Agenda for the 21st Century’. former cr member and Gold medal winning A world class scientist, Sir Richard has Australian, Dr Peter Pockley, together one worked in international health and aid for of his former pupils, Sir Richard Feacham over forty years. He is currently Executive [Hl 1960–1965]. (See 2009/2010 Year Book Director of Global Health Sciences at the for Dr Pockley’s award.) ‘Feacham’, stated University of California, San Francisco, and Anthony Cooper [T 1953–1958] Pockley, ‘stood out in class as the boy who Professor of Global Health there and also HRH Tuanku Muhriz, Ruler of Negeri Sembilan would always be boldly asking leading ‘why ?’ at the University of California, Berkeley. HRH Tuanku Aishah Rohani, the Ruler’s wife Andrea Cooper questions, and expressing himself clearly. He From 2002 to 2007, Richard was founding is now exhibiting the same qualities in his executive Director of the Global Fund to unique leadership roles in health and other Fight aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. During obiter dicta that time the Fund grew from nothing to Cooper [T 1953–1958]. One time Senior become the World’s largest health funding Partner of Price Waterhouse in Malaysia, patrick mileham [a 1959–1963] institution for developing countries. With 1982–1985, Anthony was honoured by assets of us$11 billion, it supports 450 the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan with the title programmes in 136 countries. He worked Dato, (equivalent of the kcvo) in the Ruler’s previously for a number of other health and Birthday Honours, for services to Malaysia. first design for ‘a wellington college’ 1853 aid institutions, including Director for Health Mention should be made of Wellington’s Nutrition and Population at the World Bank connection with that Malaysia. The new and as Dean of London School of Hygiene Selangor Court, complete with overhead and Tropical medicines. We are proud of glass canopy against the Berkshire rain and he original buildings of of Wellington College or architectural Hospital (later College) at Greenwich. St Richard’s and Peter’s contribution to today’s heat, will be opened soon under the auspices Wellington College are commentaries (like Pevsner). Before our John Paul’s is already connected with Wellington and tomorrow’s World. of Selangor state. The Sultan’s son Amir Idris known as the work of a Shaw ever got to work, another, and much College, while Greenwich is a building of Dr Peter Pockley with Another award-winning ow who has [Hl 2004–2009] has recently left College and Sir Richard Feacham [Hl 1960 –1965] T Victorian architect John more famous man of the same surname, R. ‘outstanding universal value … the finest contributed to progress overseas is Anthony his guardian has been Richard Curtis. Shaw. Apart from the Norman Shaw, won the Royal Academy Prize and most dramatically sited architectural cheerful aspects of North Front, South Front, for Architecture in 1853, for the design of ‘A and landscape ensemble in the British Isles’, Great School and the soaring twin towers of Wellington College’. according to unesco. Tout ensemble the ‘The Wellington College’, built in an eclectic The print shown here has been found design rivalled the buildings atop Capitol the wellington college collection style all of its own, John Shaw is not well known in The Illustrated London News, of shortly Hill, Washington ! The caption specifies that as an architect. Other than our College, before the Royal Charter was granted by it was to be for ‘1,000 cadets and requisite areful not to mention past two years on the College’s holding of just how great is the history of College, so his most notable public building is what is the Queen in December of that year, which officers and masters’, although the term Archives in the above historical artefacts, pictures, busts, prints close to public life for the first hundred years now Goldsmiths’ College in South London. shows a staggering classical building of vast ‘cadets’ — unequivocal military — had never sections, there is good and photographs, as well as printed books, from its founding and beyond. Governors at We have now discovered a fact, hitherto proportions, similar to Wren’s conceptions been mentioned as an intention in the C reason. Much work documents, manuscripts and other records of a recent meeting of the Heritage Committee never recorded in any of the histories of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Naval Charter and previous national debate about a has been done in the our great College. Many people are surprised decided that all historical items should the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

be consolidated together in what is now to College from storage in London and a Year Books and Wellingtonians are currently 120 121 known as the Wellington College Collection. new room set up. Where ‘Ma Bennett’ once being digitized and soon will be available to Catalogued and accounted for centrally, the presided over the laundry and linen processes students, staff and accredited members of the collection should be preserved as a living deep under Hall, huge sliding storage shelving Wellington community, including members of repository for at least the next thousand years. has been erected. the ow Society. These should be accessible To this end, following the earlier work The holding of Dormitory Books (fasti) and from September 2011. In due course much dispatches of Common Room members Mark Baker, albums are now safe, as is Prince Albert’s Gift else besides will be scanned and put on a data Robert Sopwith and Nick Ritchie, much of Books and documents on the foundation of base. Plans are being made to open up the work has been done in the past two years. the College. Many more of the latter are in the Collection to pupils as part of Middle Year A large quantity of our holding was restored Royal Collection at Windsor. The Wellington Programme research projects.

n the last edition of the Iraq during 2003–2004. In 2010 he assumed Wellington Year Book, command of the British Military Advisory eagle standard of the 105th regiment 2009/2010, we published a Training Team in the Czech Republic. I long list of the extraordi- James Scott [T 1997–2000], son of imperial french army nary dynamic activities of Terence Scott [T 1959 –1964], is a Captain ows attending to the modern-day version the in the King’s Royal Hussars. A former rma ention has been made The story, however, does not end ‘Mespot’ (Iraq) campaign and a replay of the Sandhurst and Royal Armoured Corps Super of the British Military there. The photo shows a replica Eagle of deadly ‘great game’ in Afghanistan. Some 60 Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Army Slope- Tournament 2010, or- which College owns four, three sadly in ows had been identified in carrying on the style Snowboarding Champion for 2011 and ganised by Major General very poor condition. Each year the Duke Wellington tradition of public service in the tv Total Wipe-out National Champion for Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter of Wellington presents our Royal Visitor military. A few had been overlooked, including 2009, James is due to deploy to Afghanistan [S 1959–1963]. During the performances, with one of these standards as rent for David Taylor [A 1994–1999] who served on with the King’s Royal Hussars in April 2012. there was an incident from the battle of Stratfield Saye, the ducal country residence op telic 8, Iraq, with the Queen’s Dragoon His sister Alana deserves a mention. She was Waterloo of 1815, re-enacting the seizing fifteen miles west of College grounds. The Guards, a stronghold of ows. He has now at Gordonstoun and is a Captain in the Royal of the Imperial Eagle Standard of the 105th Duke of Marlborough (who has no con- retired and contributes to the dynamics of the Engineers, National Biathlon Champion 2009– Regiment of France. (An eagle is the emblem nection with the College of that name in financial services with Ernst and Young. 2010 and World Class Triathlete. She is due of empire.) Capturing a regimental stand- a very well-known doctor, who served in the Wiltshire), also presents a Louis xiv replica Writing from Helmand Province, Afghani for her second deployment to Afghanistan in ard or colours was a signal honour for one First World War and was Tutor and Fellow standard, for his home at Blenheim Palace stan in March 2011, Major Edmund September 2011. Simon White [S 1984– side and disaster for the other. Waterloo of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge for near Oxford. Together the two ‘current’ Wilson [S 1985–1989], served in the Irish 1989], another Sapper, has served for the was a ‘close run thing’ as Arthur Duke of very many years. The editor of these notes standards reside in the Waterloo Chamber Guards during four tours in Northern Ireland past eighteen years in various appointments, Wellington said modestly and with genuine can well remember seeing the aged and ven- at Windsor Castle, and the Monarch occa- from platoon commander to company including commanding 52 Armoured Engineer remorse for losing so many friends. erable doctor, riding his tri-cycle around sionally commands previous years’ standards commander. He then commanded an Irish Squadron, working in Defence Intelligence and Captain Clark of the Royal Dragoons, Cambridge in the early 1980s, wearing his to be given to favoured institutions. We are Guards company on telic 10 in Iraq in 2007. now serving on Engineer-in Chief’s staff where who seized the Eagle, was the progenitor ow tie as a battle honour. In his rooms, his in need of a new one, which we intend to ‘We are having significant success’, he writes he is responsible for operations and plans and of boys who attended Wellington College forebear’s Waterloo sword resided by his display in the new Waterloo Dining Room from his position as Chief of Staff, 1st Bn The ‘future capability’. in due course — true heroum filii — named hat-stand. His son Alec Clark-Kennedy [Hg should Her Majesty graciously donate a Royal Irish Regiment in the Nad-e Ali District, Finally with breaking news as we go to Clark-Kennedy. Archie [Hg 1907–1912] was 1935–1940] was Estates Bursar of Corpus, more recent Eagle standard to College. Helmand. ‘In the chain of command my 3-up press. Julian Brazier mp [Hl 1967–1971] looking after all the College’s endowments. (above my co and Brigade Commander) has now seen tabled in Parliament the is Rear Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt report he has been working on for over [O 1971–1976]’. Tony, who was mentioned a year — reflecting his passion for the in last year’s ow dispatches, takes up his Territorial Army, with which he has long historic item received appointment as Defence Attaché at hm been associated. With further Defence Cuts Embassy, Washington in late 2011. and reductions in the Regular Army, Julian has rom time to time, we are Wellington in 1852. It shows the familiar Colonel Andrew Cuthbert [Hg 1974– recommended that the ratio of Reservists given artefacts by donors crest that the ccf wear as a cap-badge, still 1979], is a veteran of the First Gulf war to Regular members of the Armed Forces keen to see items residing to be seen in the cap-badge of 3rd Bn The 1990 –1991 during which his regiment, the should be raised from currently about 17 to F where they belong, adding Yorkshire Regiment, successors to the Duke Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars, spearheaded 30 per cent. For College leavers there will to the history of College. of Wellington’s Regiment, 33rd Foot. When the British 1st Armoured Division’s thus be more opportunities to serve in the Recently we were presented with what fully conserved, the plan is for the crest to be attack for the relief of Kuwait. Andrew ever-more integrated Armed Forces as their is almost certainly a genuine Ducal Crest displayed in Chapel. Any historical items will commanded the amalgamated Queen’s careers progress. from the funeral pall of Arthur, Duke of be gladly received for the Collection. Royal Hussars on op telic mainly in Basra, the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

short of the 9th Armoured Brigade’s battle. 122 westward from El Alamein in November further south. The infantry advanced 6,000 123 1942. These sentiments of mixed relief and yards, and the 9th Armoured Brigade (the Presently an extraordinary apparition became elation were shared widely by the British. 3rd Hussars, Warwickshire Yeomanry and visible from the direction of the Rahman The Prime Minister Churchill deemed the Wiltshire Yeomanry) then passed through track. A white amorphous shape appeared victory so far-reaching in its importance that with the aim of breaching the anti-tank line on amid the swirling dust and smoke, at first he authorized the nation-wide ringing of desert features known as Tel (hill) El Aqqaqir fleetingly, like some ghostly apparition from church bells, silent since the outbreak of war, and the Rahman track, so to open the way another planet. Gradually its outlines became in celebration; and much later he stated, with for the tanks of the 1st Armoured Division to more distinct, and finally it was revealed as a el alamein pardonable hyperbole: ‘Before Alamein we the empty stretches of desert beyond and the man, hatless, walking slowly and deliberately never had a victory. After Alamein we never prospect of cutting off the axis lines of retreat. towards us. It was Lieutenant-Colonel Peter had a defeat’. It was the culminating stroke So essential did Montgomery consider the Sykes, commanding officer of the Wiltshire and the saving of the middle east of a kind of deadly ping-pong that had taken success of the whole operation relied on the Yeomanry, who had bailed out unwounded place across the coastal deserts of Egypt and breakthrough by the 9th Armoured Brigade from his knocked-out tank, wrapped in a 1942 Cyrenaica for two years, in which offensive that he declared that he was prepared to white Hebron sheepskin coat against the and counter-offensive had driven the opposing accept 100 per cent casualties for the sake of chilly desert night air, making his way on foot forces to and fro every few months. it. In the event the three regiments fought to an assembly point for survivors in the rear. The effects of the victory, for which with the utmost gallantry and determination We were held up for two days in front of peter willett Australian, New Zealand, South African and and inflicted heavy casualties, but they did not Tel El Aqqaqir and the Rahman track. The bl 1932–1937 Indian forces shared credit with the British, succeed in piercing or destroying the line of infantry attack and the action of 9th Armoured pictured on page 100 this year at wellington were momentous. The battle was followed German 88mm guns, the most effective anti- Brigade had pointed a dagger at the heart by an advance of 1,300 miles in 28 weeks, tank weapon in the world. of the Axis defences, and Rommel had to from El Alamein, 70 miles west of the great I was the commander of a troop of three eliminate us to have any hope of restoring the here were two battles of heavy responsibility of the command of 8th typical. Such Crusader and Grant tanks as Egyptian city of Alexandria, to a link-up with Crusader tanks in a Squadron of The Queen’s situation. He made strenuous efforts to do so El Alamein fought by the Army at the height of the retreat when we could still muster were in a parlous state Anglo-American forces coming from Algeria Bays in the 2nd Armoured Brigade, which by means of the heaviest and most sustained British 8th Army against the the former commander, Neil Ritchie, had of repair and were repeatedly in and out and the capitulation of all the Axis armies in formed the principal tank component of artillery bombardment that I experienced in German and Italians in the lost control. Auchinleck’s staunchness, of workshops. We fought as composite the region; it put the entire littoral of North the 1st Armoured Division. The other two the course of the war, and by persistent tank T Africa into Allied hands and opened the way squadrons of the regiment were equipped attacks. They were in vain. Every attack was deserts of Cyrenaica and determination and clear-sightedness were vital regiments, even as composite squadrons, Egypt in 1942. The first lasted for most of factors. To those of us serving in the 8th Army with elements of other regiments as tanks for the invasion of southern Europe; it saved with American Shermans, a much more repulsed by the fire of our Sherman tanks with July and the second overlapped the months of his ability to discern that the Axis forces were and crews became available. Such confusion the Middle East, the vital source of oil supplies, effective weapon than the Crusader. A their powerful 75mm guns, and the result was October and November. All the glamour of a at the end of their tether seemed uncanny, did not make for effectiveness in action and from the imminent threat of being overrun by Squadron was a peculiarly ow formation. For the virtual destruction of the finest German decisive victory attached to Second Alamein, though it transpired later that he was greatly was compounded by the current lack of a Axis forces; it freed the Mediterranean, closed the first half of the battle it was commanded armoured formation, the 21st Panzer Division, while First Alamein appears to have had the ba- helped by information from the code-breaking reliable system of communication between since the fall of France, for allied shipping; it by John Tatham-Warter [C 1928 –1933], an as a cohesive fighting force. thos of a stalemate. In its way First Alamein was of Ultra German military communications. tanks and infantry. Lack of communication permitted the re-supply of the valiant island extremely brave and efficient officer who was On 4th November, just twelve days after equally decisive, because it stopped the seem- Von Mellenthin, an officer on Rommel’s staff, may have made the difference between of Malta, half-starved and devastated by aerial killed directing the squadron from the back of the battle began, the final break was made ingly irresistible advance of the German-Italian wrote of him: ‘Auchinleck was an excellent stalemate and victory on that arid stretch bombardment; and it destroyed for ever the his tank on the day after ‘Supercharge’; he was through the front of the disintegrating Italian Panzer Armee Afrika, under the charismatic strategist, with many of the qualities of a great of desert with its steep-sided depressions, myth of the invincibility of the charismatic succeeded by Jackie Harman [Hl 1933–1938], Trieste Division. Rommel could not believe General Erwin Rommel, and saved the whole commander’. Although ‘the Auk’, as he was low rocky ridges and swathes of soft sand. commander of the Panzer Armee, Erwin who had a most distinguished military career, what was happening and repeatedly denied Middle East from falling to the Axis powers. familiarly known, was replaced by Generals The July stalemate was followed by a lull Rommel, and finally established the reputation becoming a full General and Deputy Supreme the reports of Von Thoma, the commander The advance had started in Cyrenaica with Alexander and Montgomery as Commander- during August. At the beginning of September of the 8th Army commander, General Bernard Commander of Allied Command Europe, and of the Afrika Corps. ‘If the Trieste were in the British defeat at the Gazala line and the fall in-Chief and Commander 8th Army during Rommel launched his last despairing bid to Montgomery, as the most famous British being appointed kcb. Peter Gill [Bn 1935– trouble they would have told me’, he said. In of the much-disputed port of Tobruk. Defeat August, the Auk continued to play an break the Alamein line, but his attacks did not General of the Second World War. 1940] was another of the four troop leaders. the end Von Thoma went out in his command turned into rout, and when the advance was important role, later doubling as Commander- even dent the 8th Army’s defences of dug-in My own most vivid recollections of the When we emerged in the half-light of tank to see for himself, only to be knocked out eventually stopped at El Alamein — where the in-Chief of both the Indian and Pakistan armies tanks and infantry on the crucial Alam Halfa battle are of the final, crucial phase associated dawn from the lanes cleared for us by the by the advancing British and taken prisoner by sea in the north and the impassible Qattara during the period of transition to Partition in ridge. Rommel was forced to withdraw, and with the operation code-named ‘Supercharge’. sappers through the enemy minefields, we Lieutenant Grant Singer of the 10th Hussars. Depression in the south funnel the fighting 1947. Thanks largely to the fighting spirit of abandon for ever all hope of reaching the Nile For three days the 9th Australian Division could see a mile ahead of us all the evidence That night he was invited to have dinner with front to a width of only 40 miles — it had the 9th Australian Division, a fresh formation Delta and the Suez Canal. had been biting deeper and deeper into the of a desperate battle in progress. Streams Montgomery, who was keen to hear about the covered 350 miles in little more than a month. brought into the line at First Alamein, defeat And gentlemen in England now a-bed Axis defences and edging ever closer to the of tracer criss-crossed the sky, shells burst progress of the battle from the enemy point Much of the credit for the stabilisation was nearly turned into a stunning victory. Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here vital coast road — a process called ‘crumbling’ incessantly, flames and clouds of black smoke of view, and learnt that Grant Singer had been of the front after that catastrophic retreat In the end the disorganization, inseparable Those familiar lines from Henry V’s by Montgomery. The Australians had forced billowed from stricken tanks, and the whole killed in action later that day. Von Thoma belongs to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Bd from such a long retreat, denied Auchinleck a Agincourt speech found an echo in the Rommel to concentrate most of his best troops area was shrouded in a curtain of fine dust and wrote a charming letter of condolence to 1896 –1901], Wellington’s most distinguished triumphant conclusion to First Alamein. minds of many members of the British 8th in the northern, coastal sector. ‘Supercharge’ sand churned up by the tracks of manoeuvring Singer’s parents from captivity and so added a military alumnus. He was Commander-in- The experiences of my own regiment Army as they pursued the remnants of the involved a night attack by two infantry brigades tanks. We were halted by 88s firing out of the civilized footnote to the story of the Second Chief Middle East and took on the additional in First Alamein, The Queen’s Bays, were routed German-Italian Panzer Armee Afrika against weakened enemy defences three miles darkness on our right flank when still half a mile Alamein battle. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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ear ow, The Sports Clubs t20 Tournament by beating Millfield, so why t the time of writing season) batted well in their chase, reaching and Societies are the biggest not a Ladies’ section of the owcc ? owcc have played three their target with time to spare. The ows have group of ows pursuing After this impassioned plea, a quick round- games, but sadly as much to do next year to justify the fixture … D common aims, yet we are up. All current ow Sports Clubs or Societies A yet no tick in the ‘win’ Happily owcc awarded two new prizes on woefully short of one major are flourishing and provide bags of fun, and column. Unfortunately, Speech Day itself immediately before play on part and that is lady members. Wellington serious and not so serious competitions and the traditional season opener against the the pavilion steps. The first, for an outstanding is now producing ows who are very good matches. We always need new members es- Old Malvernians was cancelled, meaning performance by a 1st xi player, was awarded to at their respective sports at school level yet pecially new ows where we run a scheme that a tricky encounter at the Hurlingham Angus Boobyer [Pn 2011] — against Whitgift he the ow representation in these sports is across all Clubs and Societies until you are 25, Club provided the first outing of the season. scored a maiden 1st xi 100 and followed this up negligible. We have Shooters and Golfers, still where no membership subscriptions are paid The match manager, James Broderick [S by taking 5 wickets, including a hatrick, an un- sport at Wellington who are either representing the and financial help is given to represent your 2001], turned out a good side but 210 on a precedented double we believe for Wellington. uk or winning major International Trophies society or club in matches or competitions. flat wicket insw 6, despite fifties from both The second and equally important so it would be great if some of the future So it’s a great chance to carry on playing the Richard Gotla [S 2005] and James Coyne [O was awarded to a senior Wellingtonian stars who are currently at Wellington would sports you enjoy. We held a very successful 2003], was never going to be enough, and the cricketer who has made an outstanding Luc Durandt and Ed Young have the appropriate Sports Club or Society dinner at College in March to talk about ow home side chased down the total for the loss all round contribution to College cricket. sporting their MCCU badges. to join. To name but a few missing clubs or Sports to a group of this year’s Sixth Form and of only 3 wickets. Josh Huckin [Pn] scored a fifty against Interestingly, the MCCU logo societies, we have no Lacrosse Club, no we got a very enthusiastic response across all With the traditional two-day game now Harrow for the 3rd xi in the first game of was designed by an OW, Netball Club, a minimal Hockey club and yet sports, so if you are interested in ow Sports firmly in the past (owing to an ever demanding the season and earned promotion to the the designer of this Year Book all these are sports where Wellington excels contact me or any of the relevant secretar- examination timetable and a shorter available 2nd xi. His infectious enthusiasm made at school level. As I write this I’ve just heard ies (see page 140). John Goodeve-Docker [A playing time on Speech Day itself), owcc him a deserved recipient of this award. that College has reached the finals of National 1964] and Biz Nimmo [C 2010] took on the boys in the sunshine on the eve The scheduled first-round of the Cricketer of Speech Day. In their allocated twenty Cup was rained off but the ows were too overs the ows reached a respectable 149 but strong in the second match winning by 168 congratulations to them both, we look with no batsman allowed to make their mark runs with Hugo Shephard [Bn 2003] making forward to watching their careers develop thanks to excellent fielding and bowling by 124* and Alec Barkett [Hl 2009] taking 5 over the coming years. the College team. In spite of the best efforts wickets. That was it though for this year As ever the owcc is indebted to Peter of owcc the boys made relatively light work because in the second round Eton were too Lewington and his team for preparing Turf so of reaching their target, leaving the older experienced and won decisively by 58 runs. well, to Chris Potter for his ‘on the ground’ help Wellingtonians heading for the nets before Luc Durandt [Hg 2008] and Ed Young [Bd as well as the Match Managers and to Gavin resuming efforts for a longer 40-over game on 2007] have not only played first-class cricket Franklin for his support for owcc cricket. Speech Day itself. this summer, but also scoring their maiden owcc is always on the lookout for players Despite the practice and a sound start first-class hundreds. Luc’s was for Durham of all cricketing talents, especially in this age (120-3), the nets did not translate into results, mccu against Warwickshire when he scored of multiple demands on people’s times. If and the ows ultimately mustered only 145. 131, while Ed Young (who also has a contract you would like to play on your own or in a This was well below par and a strong wccc with Gloucestershire) scored a superb 133 group, please do contact us. Sam Streatfeild side (who have lost only to Radley so far this against Lancashire for Oxford mccu. Many [C 1993–1998] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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another promotion. The introduction of full golf won the Captain’s Shield with 37 Stableford co-education at Wellington has had its many points and the Birkmyre Card Scratch Medal benefits but none as great as the freeing up for the over 50s with 79 and Alex Stuart- of Bigside 5 to allow us to play our home Bamford [T 1998] won the Birkmyre Trophy games at College. In three years of playing with 33 Stableford points. The Captains’ back at ‘Welly’ we have yet to lose a league Tankards were won by Peter Mallinson [Pn game and it brings back many a fond memory 1977] and Chris Stirling [L 1977] with 31 with match teas in dining hall. For those of Stableford points, The Guy Docker Trophy you who want to take part in our 2011/12 was won by Henry Somerset [Bn 1979] with campaign please contact Fergus Gilmour. 48½ Stableford points, the Walter Greenway Cup by Barry Campbell [Hg 1959] with 41½ Stableford points and the Dutton Trophy was Above: won by Simon Pettigrew [S 1960] with 69 James Gilmour [Hl 1998] Stableford points. At Liphook in September Fergus Gilmour [Hl 2002] 2010 while the scores were not brilliant, great Tom Alexander [Bl 2000] fun was had and Tony Collett [C 1958], Mike Ral Gilmour [Hl 2000] Preedy [C 1969] and Henry Somerset took with the Arthurian League Division 3 Cup the major honours between them. We are now beginning to see the benefits have always been into [Bd 2000] dialing in from New York, the football olf is a great sport for involv- of the golf course at College and in particular stats, not necessarily due ‘Oh Dubs’ put in their finest performance to ing all ages and all skill levels the high quality of leaving golfers. The owfc player of the season to the teaching at College, date completing a 6-0 rout that resulted in a and the owgs represents quality is so high that we do lose some of I but from when I was well deserved celebration in the qpr training fergus gilmour [hl 1997–2002] G those facets wonderfully. them to golf scholarships at University and told the famous Andrew ground dressing room 6. Back row: In the last year we reached even to aspirations of being professional Lang quotation that ‘an unsophisticated Much has changed within the ranks of the Chris Rylatt [Hg 2003] top goal scorer the semi-final of the Grafton Morrish — one golfers but against that is the high number of forecaster uses statistics as a drunken man owfc since our 5-1 victory over Bradfield in James Searle (non OW) chris rylatt [hg 1998–2003] of the three prestigious golf tournaments for enthusiastic golfers of all skill levels. This is uses lamp-posts — for support rather than for our inaugural match back in 2005 but there James Gilmour [Hl 1998] Old Schools’ Golf — we entered two teams in also beginning to show in the teams for the illumination’. So here goes. Six years since was still a Misselbrook on the score sheet and Ben Kemsley (non OW) the Senior Bernard Darwin Competition and, major representative tournaments where the goal of the season the owfc was reborn by Messers Longe [A a Mallaburn [A 2000] on the bench. Having Alexander Gulliford [Hl 2000] although we narrowly lost to Stowe in the first average age and handicaps are dropping rapidly. Ebenezer Banfu (non OW) ed mallaburn [a 1995–2000] 1999], Wade [M 1999] & Emsell [A 1999] played for the Oh Dubs since its inception round of the Halford Hewitt, we did manage We continue to get new members of all Peter Burroughs [Bd 2001] (ably support by John Edwards & Chris Potter) and having presided over many roles — it was to reach the quarter-finals of the Plate. ages and skill levels and are greatly indebted and 99 games, 38 victories, 228 goals, 5 clean a total pleasure to witness our title winning committee player of the season On the less competitive side we played to Iain Henderson not only for what he does Front row: for College golf but also for his enthusiastic sheets and 2 Dan Martin [Hn 2001] red cards celebrations. There have been many highs Henry Barstow [O 2001] alex gulliford [hl 1995–2000] 12 matches against various societies and promotion of the owgs and encouragement later, the owfc were on unfamiliar ground and lows over our 6-year history but winning Tom Misselbrook [Bd 2003] clubs with varying degrees of success and knowing a victory in their 100th game against the league after years of narrowly avoiding Dave Curtis [T 2001] both the Spring and Autumn Meetings were to join. John Goodeve-Docker [A 1964] top of the table Lancing would secure the relegation was an immensely satisfying Fergus Gilmour [Hl 2003] well attended. At the Spring Meeting at league title. With an hd camera set up on the high. With many of the squad hitting 30 Dan Martin [Hn 2001] Rye windy conditions made scoring difficult side lines and the most capped owfc player next season we now need some new blood Ed Mallaburn [A 2000] but Bas Gowar [Bn 1996] won the O’Brien in history in the shape of Will Misselbrook to help us in our new division and push for Ral Gilmour [Hl 2000] Scratch Medal with 75, Mike Power [S 1956] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

he Year will go down in Wykehamist Mike Bailey, was a finalist in 128 129 History as an annus mi- the British Open Doubles and the Canadian rabilis for both ow and Amateur Doubles and, to add icing to the T Wellington Rackets. cake, the next generation of ows will be Peter Mallinson [Pn enhanced by Nick Hopcroft [Bd 2011] who 1977], Chairman of the Tennis and Rackets won both the Public Schools’ Singles title Association from 2003, handed the reins to (the Foster Cup) and, with his partner Angus another ow, William Maltby [Bn 1977), in Boobbyer [Pn 2011], the Public Schools’ October 2010. William distinguished himself Double championship. Millie Pughe [Hn] won by winning the Over-50 singles Real Tennis the Girls’ under-16 title. title, the Bridgeman Cup, in March 2011 but In the Noel Bruce Cup the ow first pair of it was on the Rackets Court that Wellington Coyne and Cockroft lost in the semi-finals to past and present enjoyed unparalleled success. the Malvernians and the second and third pairs Tim Cockroft [A 1985], playing with were represented by Tysoe and James Fuller Harrovian Alex Titchener-Barrett, won the [Bn 2006], Mark Penna [Hl 2003] and Charlie World Doubles championship after two Pickard [Bl 2010]. Rod Shephard [Bn 2006] Goalkeeper Simon Bayliff made an instinctive three hour matches in New York and at also featured strongly in the age group events save and victory was in sight. To close it off, Queen’s and the same pair were finalists in at Queen’s. James Coyne [O 1998 –2003] Lachie Trentham [Hl 1997] converted our the Amateur Doubles. The scores in the own p-flick and the day was a resounding two World championship matches were 15/7, success for the now weary ows: 5-2. 15/17, 11/15, 15/8, 14/17, 15/10, 15/10 and rackets As ever Rob Easton has put in a request for 17/15, 18/13, 15/5, 8/15, 13/18, 15/5. a special mention. Apparently he provided an James Coyne [O 2003], playing with enormous amount of assists preferring to give Etonian Will Hopton, won the British Open up his many self-made opportunities to score Doubles, the British Amateur Doubles, the for the sake of his usually less prolific peers. us Open Doubles and also won the Canadian Well done Rob for such sportsmanlike be- Amateur Singles title. haviour. Jerome Alexander [C 1993–1998] George Tysoe [L 2003], playing with

he original plan was to period 2-1 with Maughan [C 2003] putting in hockey play College 2nds and 1sts the only goal for the ows. team but with only one team The final third saw more drama, not least available from the pupils it of all from Rob Easton’s [A 1995] dummy T bill waugh [o 1986–1991] left the aged ows plenty aerial ball — what a dummy ! College clawed Back Row cullum alexander [c 1990–1995] of reinforcements on the bench. In order to another goal back to add to the pressure on Simon BayliV (non OW] jon white [s 1982–1987] stretch out the match and make the most of the fatigued ows. Then a foul was committed Dan Reid [Hg 1995] our situation we played three thirds again which right in front of goal by none other than Lachie Trentham [Hl 1997] lachlan trentham [hl 1992–1997] seemed potentially in our favour given the Ricky Page whose newly found commitment Cullum Alexander [C 1995] mac nicoll [o 1997–1902] Ricky Page [Pn 1998] ows have been unbeaten in that format so far. to the ha Fair Play Award culminated in nick kinder [hl 1993–1998] Nick Kinder [Hl 1998] In the first third the ows started fresher him triggering only 86% of all whistle blows ricky page [pn 1993–1998] Tom Curry [S 1998] Peter Mallinson [Pn 1973–1977] than a set of newly-starched linen. As has on the day. A rumble around the umpire Henry Maughan [C 2003] rob easton [a 1990–1995] Chairman of the Tennis and Rackets Association been the case in the last few years we took an ensued that El Hadji Diouf and Emmanuel rowly bourne [c 1997–2002] since 2003, handed over the reins to early lead and held on to win the first period Adebayor would’ve been proud of. Not Front Row tom curry [s 1993–1998] William Maltby [Bn 1972–1977] 3-0. Goals came from Tom Curry [S 1998], even Jon White [S 1987 & CR] could do his Bill Waugh [O 1991] Mac ‘The Poacher’ Nicoll [O 2002] and Will best from having a crack at the authority will newland [hn 2004–2009] Tim Cockroft Mac Nicoll [O 2002] [A 1980 –1985] Newland [Hn 2009]. figure that was our very own injured Hugo Rowly Bourne [C 2002] henry maughan [c 1998–2003] So, 3-0 up we were heading into the middle Shephard who decided on a p-flick to College. Rob Easton [A 1995] dan reid [hg 1990–1995] third when College came back to win the Despite the remonstrating the decision stood. Jerome Alexander [C 1998] andy boateng [s 2001–2006]

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he Old Wellington Sailing In and Out Club in St James’ in November 130 131 Association has had another where members and their guests enjoyed a good year, with ows of all lively evening. T ages having fun both on and Our annual rally was held in the Solent sailing off the water. on the weekend of 20th –22nd May. There In October 2010 we entered two boats was an excellent turnout despite some of into the Arrow Trophy yacht racing regatta in the regular stalwarts being unable to attend October, which this year attracted a record 24 this year, with the following yachts and their entrants. Based in Cowes, the Arrow Trophy crews taking part: Clive Forestier-Walker’s is an annual regatta in which former pupils of [T 1963] Oyster, Casalmy; Peter Hewitt’s various public schools compete in a fleet of [M 1971] Moody, Xena; Patrick Rowe’s [L identical Sunfast 37s chartered from Sunsail. 1956] Moody, Merlin, John Roome’s [Pn Wellington a skippered by Nick Vigors [S 1946] Swansong; Henry Thurstan’s [Bd 1953] 2002] qualified for the match racing on the Westerly, Lochinavar and John Peacock’s [Hl Sunday, and were awarded the Winchester 1962] Fisher Leonide. The rally arrived at the Target trophy after achieving an impressive Royal Yacht Squadron’s Haven marina on the 3rd place overall. Wellington b skippered Friday afternoon and subsequently enjoyed a by Anthony Esse finished in a respectable superb dinner at the Squadron. We were very 9th place. A memorable cocktail party was fortunate to be dining on the Platform and so hosted by Willie Pennefather [S 1968] aboard enjoyed excellent views of the Solent during his yacht Ollyono after the first day’s racing, pre-dinner drinks. After a leisurely full English following which the crews enjoyed supper breakfast at the Royal London Yacht Club, the and the prizegiving ceremony at the Royal rally ambled off to Gins Farm in the Beaulieu Corinthian Yacht Club, whilst ow spectators River. As usual an excellent supper was had at repaired to a Cowes curry house. the Royal Southern’s Gins Farm. The forecast The Annual Dinner took place at the was a tad sporty for Sunday (sw at 30 – 35kts)

nother frenetic season continued on a 58+ game unbeaten record. rugby came to a close with the The club are as ever in debt to our continued owrfc managing a strong association with sponsors Canmoor and A 5th placed league standing Jules Benkert [L 1986], tireless support from in London South West Andrew Robertson [Pn 2004], his father ‘jr’ 3. The season was, as ever, galvanised by an with fixtures/player administration, Chairman unerring ow team ethos and some fantastic James Britton [A 1987] and Treasurer Chris individual performances. Notable debuts for Crawford [C 1987]. the club this season came from Alex Seward Congratulations to Dan Cervino [Pn [T 2010], Liam Hanna [Hl 2010], Freddy Ward 2006], Sam Stitcher [Hg 2005], Tom [Hl 2010] and Nik Salmon [Bd 2010] brother Loizides [Bn 2006] and Sam Edgerley [Bd of Kris [Bd 2008] continuing the Salmon family 2010], (Player of the Tournament), for help- Back row: tradition as their father Hugh was involved in ing Esher rfc to the final of the Middlesex Tom Rees*, Michael Barnard, founding the club in 1995. Sevens in July and to James Dennis [O Rupert Schneider*, Elliott Freer (Vice Captain), Ed Caesar, Nick Kertesz, David Gaule*, The Squad played with an attacking 2006], (captain of Durham University), Sean Starling, Nick Dennis*, Freddy Ward, enthusiasm matched by a steely defence that and Joe MacManus [Hn 2008], (Olorun Andrew Robertson, Liam Hanna, generated 15 bonus points this season. We Sharks), for making it six ows in the event. Billy Price, Alex Barker plied our trade across this ‘green and pleasant We rely on attracting more players and we land’ travelling locally to nearby Wimbledon are always on the look out for players to add Front row: and as far afield as the Isle of Wight. to our squad pool so if you have any interest Mark Stringer*, James Simpson, We continued to frustrate various semi- in getting involved with the owrfc please go Dougie Harrison (captain), Peter Byre, professional clubs and this was epitomised to our website on www.owrugby.co.uk. Doug Jonny Carey, Andy Digweed by taking a try bonus point loss against Harrison [O 1995–2000] Teddington, a team that swept our league and *non-OW the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

and so the boats returned to their home ports 132 133 on a favourable east going stream around noon. The dinghy match racing regatta against Wellington College Sailing Club took place in mid- June at Horseshoe Lake near College. This turned out to be a closely fought contest, with the owsa winning all three races against the College b team, and then just beating the College a team by one point in a very close series of four races. The day was rounded off with a fine barbecue hosted by wcsc, during which a King’s Shilling tankard was presented by the owsa Commodore Sir Julian Berney [Bd 1969] to the outgoing Captain of Sailing at College, Harry Martin [Hl 2011] for his outstanding contribution to the wcsc. The owsa welcomes all ows — enthusiasm rather than a lengthy sailing cv is the key requirement. We are particularly keen to recruit younger members, and to encourage this there is no annual subscription for under 25s, and financial assistance is available for under 25s to take part in the various events we organise or take part in. Jonathan Hudson he ow Rifle Club continues shooting ave you ever played at squash triumphed over Eton in the final so I know we [O 1982–1987] to enjoy great success, Wimbledon ? Or Twicken have a rich seam of great young talent to tap shooting mainly full-bore ham or Lords ? From left to right: into and I hope these boys and girls will sign T at Bisley, although with one H Have you ever drunk Mark Cullington [O 1993] up for the ow squash squad. small-bore match against Pimm’s on the lawns of Simon Gorringe [C 1994] The Londonderry Cup is the main knock- College (which we lost) in January, and a Hurlingham, swum in the Turkish baths in Nigel Clarke [L 1979] out tournament against other traditional clay pigeon day in March. We have only shot Pall Mall or watched sport from the terrace Nick Pellew [Bd 1977] alumni teams and we need our best players twice this season, firstly against a very strong at Queen’s ? Have you ever passed through John Denham [Bl 1979] to compete. We were drawn against one Surrey Rifle Club and Oxford University team security and entered Armoury House in the Richard Heller [A 1991] of the teams of a similar standard, the other which we rather inevitably lost ! We have City or got through the gates at night into Anthony Corlett [Hn 1966] ows, the Old Wykehamists, and despite being just had our full-bore match against College, Sandhurst ? Mark Piper [O 1966] short of our top players, we felt we were in and I was very pleased to be able to field a The ow Squashies have ! Hugo Bishop [Hl 1994] with a chance. After a good start however, full team of 8. It is always a close run affair, Our fixture list entailed playing friendly5 -a- Tim Warrillow [O 1993] the team let slip the chance to progress, and College pipped us by 3 points, with Jamie side matches after work against some famous with two matches being lost in the 5th, one Allum the highest College scorer taking clubs at famous locations — Hurlingham, from 7-2 up. Much was promised and little home the Parkinson Cup. The ow highest Queens, Roehamp ton, hac, rac, Escorts, delivered and we snatched defeat from the scorer was Richard Hebblethwaite [T 1994] raf, Wine Trades, John Lewis, Lloyds, Sheen, jaws of victory losing 4-1. (who is currently Captain of London and was other old schools like obs, ots, ohs, ops Have you ever played Joining the ow Squash Club is free — the shooting cuncurrently in the Inter-Counties and, not forgetting, Common Room. only thing you have to do is chip in for the championship), winning the Beverley cup. Our Squash is the game that gets you to play at Wimbledon ? suppers and beers afterwards. We have a new main season begins in July with the Imperial at some famous places, sometimes playing Or Twickenham or Lords ? club shirt (see photograph) which replaces meeting and the Public Schools Veterans famous people. After one match versus The the 100% nylon ow squash tie (which used Match, where we will be entering four teams. Royal Navy, I asked my opponent what he did ? Have you ever drunk Pimm’s to cost £2.50). The Inns of Court remains our base at Bisley, ‘I run it’, replied The First Sea Lord and Chief on the lawns of Hurlingham, Please sign up — any age and any standard providing accommodation and meals during of the Defence Staff ! and any gender — and you never know, you the Imperial to old boys and College alike. This year the results showed more swum in the Turkish baths could be dining in the Long Room at Lord’s Our season to come will appear in the next victories than defeats but we are always trying in Pall Mall or watched sport or playing on Centre Court at Wimbledon Year Book. Please make contact if you would to improve and to attract new members. I from the terrace at Queens ? one day ! Nigel Clarke [L 1974–1979] like to have a go at any discipline of shooting. attended the Schools’ Squash tournament at Jonathan Paul [Hg 1998–2000] Roehampton Club this year where Wellington OW Squashies have ! the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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am happy to report a much tennis improved season for ow tennis in 2010 followed the I disappointments of 2009 when all the matches were lost. As usual the season started with the pre-qualifying tournament for the D’Abernon Cup, the annual public schools old boys’ tennis competition. The pairing of James Bray [Hg 1986] and Simon Temple [Pn 2006] were carrying the ow hopes in a round robin 2nd pair of Adam Hogg and Nick Pellew [Hg group of six schools with the top two pairs 1977]— despite losing to the Old Etonian 1st progressing into the quarter-finals. In what pair — managed to win both their sets against turned out to be a very competitive league the 2nd pair, and so helped seal the victory. A the ows comprehensively defeated the Old re-match against the Old Etonians at Queen’s Cranleighans, and followed up with a win in closed the season with another win. James a very tight match against Old Sherburnians. Bray and Alex Tregellas once again remained Their luck, however, ran out losing a very tight unbeaten, as did the 2nd pair of John Denham match to the Old Etonians. We finished 4th [Bl 1979] and Chris Twiss [Hn 2005], making in the group, just one game behind the 3rd his 1st appearance for the ows. Adam Hogg placed pair. gamely turned out for the opposition at the The hardest match of the season against last minute when one of their players pulled the Public Schools Old Boys’ Tennis out but was powerless to prevent the strong rugby tour xactly twenty years since Association followed where arguably the ow side from prevailing. As usual a hearty we arrived at the Regent best performance of the season saw the ows thanks to all the ows who turned out for the reunion Hotel, Fiji at the beginning salvage a surprising 3-3 draw. James and Oliver team during the course of the season — may E of an epic five-week, nine- Bray [Hg 1987] and Adam Hogg [A 2000] 2011 see the continuation of the good end of Back Row left to right match rugby tour to Fiji, playing with a guest were both able to defeat season form. Justin Waugh [Bl 92] New Zealand and Australia, eleven of the the psobs 2nd pair, and so despite both pairs Matches are usually played on grass at the Ed Brewster [M 92] original tourists gathered back at College to losing to their 1st pair a draw was claimed. Hurlingham Club in Fulham, and followed by a Rob Waters [S 92] celebrate the 20th Anniversary. They were After a disappointing result against the Old few beers and a barbecue — there can be few Guy Conway [C 93] joined by their partners and children — with Westminster boys, spirits were revived in the better ways to unwind after a frantic day in the Toby Allen [Hl 93] over 60 people enjoying a delicious Wellington next match with a 4-1 win against the Old office ! We would welcome more ows to put barbecue on Turf under sunny skies, whilst Middle Row left to right Etonians. James Bray and Alex Tregellas [Hn their names forward for matches, especially reminiscing about the successful trip ‘down Stewart Wright [Pn 92] Top 1978] won their two sets including a nail biter those ows who have recently left College, to under’ all those years before. Everyone took Ed Lyddon [L 91] Great School pre-lunch drinks tie break against the opposition 1st pair. The provide a more youthful and energetic feel to the opportunity to visit the Monro Pavilion Angus Macdonald [Bl 93] the Club. Do please get in touch with me if Matt Cooksley [Hl 92] before returning to Turf for ice creams and Middle you have recently left College and would like further catching up. A really enjoyable Chapel Service to play for the ow Tennis team. I am also occasion and the 30th anniversary is already hoping that with the addition of more girls at eagerly anticipated. Bottom College that we may be able to introduce a Nigel Howard-Jones [T 65] few mixed doubles matches to our fixture list Wilfred Greville-Grey (guest) in the future. James Bray [Hg 1981–1986] and Peter Willett [Bl 37] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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ow Society hk met on 25th July at the Hong Kong Cricket Club. A good evening was enjoyed by all with fine food and wine courtesy of hkcc and its General Manager Nigel Stearns (ow). Attendees spanned ows from every decade since the fifties. We were particularly delighted to welcome back Nigel Raymond who ran the ow Society Hong Kong for over 20 years before he left Hong Kong in 1996. The following were present Bruce Macfarlane [S 1986], Tom Bolland [O 2002), J.P. Churchouse [T 1994], Nigel Stearns [Pn 1974], Nigel [Hl 1962] and Julia Raymond, Peter Robinson [Hg 2002] and Bree McCluskey, Alastair [Bn 1980] and Peti Bruce, Hamish Miers [O 1993], Dan [Bd 1980] and Left to right: ow thailand Jane Chavasse, Oliver Wingate Gray [A 1964], 2005 Oliver Han [L ] reunion Richard Barton [L 1942], Graeme Bateman [C James Fanning [Pn 1970] 1987] and David Mallinson [Pn 1984]. Rupert Han [M 2009] Catherine Murray (guest) Richard Buxton [Pn 1941] Alyna Han [Hn] Rupert Russell-Cobb [L 1961] David Bromilow [Bn 1960] Henry Gray [Bl 1997] Col Johnny Thoyts [Bd 1963] ur Waterloo Day event ow waterloo day reunion 2005 leavers was as usual at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club western australia reunion and in this photograph, O Following on from the 2005 Leavers’ reunion under the Australian flag at the Alma Pub in Wandsworth, OWs celebrated and by the trunk of a mighty Norfolk Island Back: John Agnew [Hg 2002] two alumnis’ birthdays at the Kensington Roof pine, you can see almost all of the ows Stephen Graham [O 1981] Gardens. The venue is currently managed by currently living in wa. Thirteen attended, David Irvine [Hg 1989] former OW, Michael Muskat [A 2005]. aged between 20 and 85, with their wives and Blair Shimmield [S 1983] girlfriends to enjoy the club’s good food and John Carver [T 1956] Left to right: wines on a mild midwinter afternoon. This Robert Gould [Bn 1966] Eliza Stewart Moore [Ap] year we welcomed three ‘new boys’ to our Peter Smith [Bn 1973] Lucy Watson [Ap] number, Blair Shimmield, John Agnew and Ben David Millar [Bn 1942] Mark Nockles [Hn] Bowtell. The number of ows in and around Karel Osten [Hl 1979] Peter Rylatt [Hg] Perth seems to be growing by the year, in Humphrey Hale [Hg 1986] Alex Gray [Pn] line with the growth of the oil and resources David Foster [Hn] sector over here. For the year ahead we plan Front: Dean Ginsberg [Bl] a family beach picnic and a couple of Friday Adrian Momber [Pn 1976] Eman Nackvi [S] evening ‘Sundowners’ after work in the City. Malcolm Little [Bl 1966] Michael Muskat [A] Ben Bowtell [Hn 1909]. Patrick Corridan [A] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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ow autumn reunion—wellington 24th september 2011 Julian Price [C 1955] ollowing our Centenary last at wellington Nic Channing Williams [L 1957] year, the Old Wellingtonian John Wright [L 1958] Lodge has had another busy city of london club dinner Robin Payne [Hl 1959] F year with six new members. 20th october 2011 Neill O’Connor [C 1961] Four were new to freema- ow drinks party in london—the turf club Simon Stocker [M 1958] sonry and two were already members of oth- 10th november 2011 Joe Charlesworth [Bd 1957] er Lodges. They left College in 1961, 1979, Christopher Ward [Hn 1955] 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2008, highlighting the John Blakiston [Hn 1956] wca ball—london wide age range of members. 25th november 2011 Nick Taylor [Hg 1955] Our shared Wellington heritage lies at the Ross Mallock [M 1959] heart of the Lodge, and is especially evident at 1992/1993 year group drinks—london Jim Stuart [C 1958] our annual meeting at College in May, which 19th january 2012 Martin Gairdner [Pn 1956] always brings back memories. The Lodge also Tim Taylor [L 1960] 1997/1998 year group drinks—london meets three times a year in London. Hugh Sandars [O 1957] 9th february 2012 Bill Stevens [M 1952] As well as welcoming these new members, David Creswell [L 1960] preparations have started for the 2015 ow sports clubs dinner—queen’s club David Delius [O 1957] Public Schools Lodges Council Festival — the 23th february 2012 annual gathering of members of the 33 public schools lodges which is hosted in turn by the apsley reunion—the royal yacht club, london ow ireland different schools and in 2015 is to be held at 8 march 2012 Wellington. It is hoped that the Duke of Kent, reunion 2002 2003 year group drinks—london the honorary Master of the Lodge, will be able / 15th march 2012 to attend again, as he did when we last held the Festival at College in 1992. The aim as always ow medics reunion—the royal society of medicine The Irish OW gathering is to meet old friends, make new ones and 29th march 2012 for Waterloo Day raise money for charity, all in the magnificent organised by Michael Bolton [Hn 53] surroundings of Wellington College. ow scotland reunion—edinburgh and Michael de la Casas [Bl 70] The Centenary saw the Lodge donate 12th april 2012 took place at Dangan Castle, Trim. £5,000 to the ow Society Charitable Trust, ow 1972 leavers dinner—wellington Here, in the shadow of £1,000 to Richards Hospice, and £5,000 to 21st april 2012 the Duke’s first home, the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. a group of 40 or so Irish OWs The history of the Lodge is currently being and their other halves ow 1982 leavers dinner—wellington written and if any ow has any information or did due reverence to his memory 28th april 2012 memorabilia which might be helpful (especially at this inspirational venue. old Lodge jewels) we would be keen to hear wellington pageant—the royal albert hall from them. Please contact the Secretary. 30th april 2012 We are always happy hear from ows ow agm & spring reunion—wellington interested in joining the Lodge, or simply 12th may 2012 interested in learning more about freemasonry. We have a website (www.owl3404.org). speech day 2nd june 2012

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president general committee Toby M. ff Allen* [Hl 1988–1993] australia—act hong kong P.B.S. Holford-Walker [Hn 1966–1970] Anthony G. Bruce [Bn 1951–1956] Michael J. Power* [S 1952–1956] Nick H. Alcock [Bn 1989–1994] E.A. Bristow [C 1968–1972] D.S.C. Mallinson [Pn 1979–1984] p.o. Box 2813, Rivonia 2128, Guateng David H.C. Creswell* [L 1955–1960] Sam F. Streatfeild, ba [C 1993–1998] vice-presidents 25 Colvin Street, Hughes, act 2605 1b Twin Bay Villas, Clearwater Bay Road [email protected] Patrick J.R. Mileham [A 1959–1963] James M. Templeman [Hl 1993–1998] David B.G. Bishop [T 1946–1951] +61 414 315 449 Sai Kung, Hong Kong John M. Goodeve-Docker* [A 1961–1964] James T. Sowerby [C 1999–2004] Peter C.P. Hunt [C 1963–1967] [email protected] [email protected] scotland Anthony J.M. Stileman [T 1967–1972] Sam L.L. Bell [L 1962–1966] M.P. Heward [M 1964–1969] japan 82 Murrayfield Gardens, Edinburgh eh12 6dq chairman Robin I.H.B. Dyer [T 1972–1977] Emily Bechade [Ap 1999–2001] australia—nsw P.A.S. Harvey [Hl 1974–1979] 07770 444340 Charles G.C.H. Baker* [Bl 1962–1967] Henry R.F. Somerset [Bn 1974–1979] Lauren Woods [Ap 2000–2002] M.C.K. Hodgson [A 1984–1989] 1634 Famille Heights, 2–13 Kawasakicho, [email protected] James H.C. Mallinson [Pn 1974–1980] Kate Pryke (née Powell) [Ap 1991–1993] 225 Rainbow Street, Randwick, Sydney, nsw 2031 hon . treasurer/vice-president Akashi, Hyogo 673-0014 Julia F.L. Morgan [née Davies] [Ap 1978–1980] Elizabeth Beswick (née Hughes) [Ap 1992–1994] +61 432 883 200 N.J.A. Howard-Jones, acii* [T 1961–1965] t/f: 078 929 0140 singapore [email protected] Deborah J. Alun-Jones* [née Harrison] Samantha Leckenby [Ap 1992–1994] T.H. Wheeler [Hl 1990–1995] secretary [Ap 1979–1981] Ella Chase [Ap 1994–1996] kenya 21 Ewe Boon Road 01– 03, Nob Hill, australia—victoria Chris M. St G. Potter* [C 1960–1965] Justin G. Yeldham [Hl 1984–1989] J.F.D. Hutchings [T 1973–1978] Singapore 259327 D.G. Myer [M 1962–1967] James S.V. Britton [A 1987–1992] *indicates members of the Executive & Finance Committee The Winery, Box 1877, Naivasha [email protected] 33 Ferrars Place, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205 254720 603993 chairman ow sports committee Chris A.S. Macfarlane [Hg 1988–1993] +61 3 9690 5697 [email protected] switzerland John M. Goodeve-Docker [A 1961–1964] Angus D. Macdonald [Bl 1988–1993] e-mail:[email protected] D.L. Glasper [T 1988–1990] monaco Baumgartenstrasse 1, 8114, Daenikon, zh, australia—west C.E. Craven [Hl 1986–1991] Switzerland club secretaries A.M. Momber [Pn 1971–1976] Villa L’Aventura, 143 Route de Villefranche, 0041 044 810 6424 13 Bryant Avenue, Mosman Park, wa 6012 06340 La Trevite, France [email protected] 00377 61999 1917 [email protected] chairman of sailing association secretary basketball club secretary +61 8 9384 3389 [email protected] the ow sports club committee Jonathan Hudson [O 1982–1987] Katherine Cho [email protected] John Goodeve-Docker [A 1961–1964] Lothian House, 22 High Street, Fareham po16 7ae 23 Westbury Close, Crowthorne rg45 6nl thailand 07787 506744 new zealand J.H. Thoyts [Bd 1959–1963] 60 Stamford Brook Road, London, w6 0xl [email protected] botswana 07710 781961 [email protected] B.W.N. Robertson [M 1966–1970] 280 Moo 4, Baan Nonghoi, Wangpong, C.W.M. Stoker [M 1982–1987] [email protected] milers club secretary 5 Kilsyth Street, Karori, Wellington Amphur Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77120 rackets & real tennis club secretary Box 46750, Gaborone, Botswana Ben Gateley [L 2003-2008] t: 644 938 5898 m: 642 12831381 66 32 572046 James Coyne [O 1998 –2003] 00267 3919458 rugby club secretary 11a Wandsworth Bridge Road, London sw6 2ta 3 Ormond Crescent, Hampton tw12 2tj f: 644 9385899 [email protected] [email protected] Doug Harrison [O 1995–2000] 07500 082401 07900 388588 [email protected] 30 Graveney Road, London sw17 0eq [email protected] [email protected] u .s .a .—west 07734 363269 canada J.A.H. Beale [C 1970–1975] G.W. Reid [Bd 1956–1960] [email protected] lawn tennis club secretary ladies’ sports secretary T.B. Mason [Bn 1948–1951] 44a Maritime Terrace, Birkenhead, Auckland 16 Wentworth Lane, Novato, ca 94949 James Bray [Hg 1981–1986] Biz Nimmo [C 2006-2010] Box 6, Site 15, rr2 Cochrane, Alberta, t4c 1a2 t/f: 649 378 9701 415 8834297 hockey club secretary 18 Hoadly Road, London sw16 1af Pirswell St John, Cullompton ex15 2ay t/f: 403 932 3137 Jerome Alexander [C 1993–1998] 0208 769 0121 07738 222730 [email protected] [email protected] 24 Bramcote Road, London sw15 6ug [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 020 8789 5532 oman u .s .a .—east rifle club secretary [email protected] ow lodge B.T.P. Galbraith [Bn 1962–1967] O.D. Miller Jr [Hn 1950–1951] Jonathan Paul [Hg 1998–2000] A.F. Watson [Hl 1947–1951] 15 Copeland House, Crawley rh11 9ga James A Milne [Pn 1975–1980] 213 Mohawk Avenue, Waterloo n2l 2tf p.o. Box 1676, Mutrah 114, Sultanate of Oman 8145 Larkin Lane, Vienna, va 22182 cricket club secretary 07775 905757 [email protected] [email protected] t: 00968 560539 703 5603611 Sam Streatfeild [C 1993–1998] [email protected] www. owl3404.org [email protected] [email protected] 90 Amelia Street, London se17 3ar channel islands m: 07818-437514 o: 0207 820 5780 golfing society secretary republic of south africa R.M. Montgomery [A 1961–1966] [email protected] John Goodeve-Docker [A 1961–1964] J.C. D’Esterre Phipps [C 1973–1977] Alan Brooke [Pn 1950–1954] 26 Union Avenue, Norwalk, ct 06851 60 Stamford Brook Road, London w6 0xl Northwood, 21 La Rue de la Forge, Grouville, 108 Pelican, Jakkalsfontein Nature Reserve, 203 8460044 squash club secretary t/f: 0208 740 0686 Jersey je3 9bh [email protected] Private Bag x2, Darling 7345 [email protected] Nigel Clarke [L 1974–1979] [email protected] 62 Erpingham Road, London sw151bg h: 0027 22 409 2304 f: 0027 22 409 2322 football society secretary 07977 875966 m: 0027 83 310 8563 wales Freddie Longe [A 1994–1999] holland [email protected] [email protected] M.W. Watson [M 1954–1958] 85 St Philip Street, Battersea, London sw8 3ss M.S. Butterworth [Pn 1980–1985] 07876 505929 Y Felin Fach, 12 Mill Close, Lisvane, Hoofdweg 91, Mijdrecht 3641 pr, Holland [email protected] H.C. Houghton-Brown [W 1937–1940] Cardiff cf14 0xq + 31 651 451 725 5 Claudette Park, 8 Bartle Road, Gillitts, kzn 3610 029 2076 3354 [email protected] 02731 767813 [email protected] the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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the revd r .j .b . eddison, ma [bd 1930–1935]

on of a clergyman, a College Independent Schools’ Travelling Secretary for in Swanage. He served as a governor of prefect and fast bowler in the Scripture Union, a life time devotion to Sherbourne (1974–1981) and Stowe (1969– the cricket xi, John went spreading God’s word in schools. He had a 1990), being Chairman of Governors of the S up to Trinity College, profound Christian influence on generations latter from 1981–1986. Cambridge in 1935. After of boys particularly in prep schools, where Good looking and always well dressed, ordination at Ridley Hall, he served at St John’s he was a regular and popular preacher. He John was good company and always had a Church, Tunbridge Wells and was Chaplain to was remembered for his clarity and engaging fund of stories. He was a much loved uncle the Bishop of Rochester. style when explaining profound truths. For and godfather. For 38 years from 1942, John was many years he led summer holiday parties

lieutenant colonel r g. . borradaile, mbe, mc [hn 1927–1932]

t College Ronnie was a In 1936 he won the mc in Palestine where made their way to the Canadian front line. member of the Upper Ten he was wounded during the Arab uprising. Before the war, Ronnie had been a champion (senior College Prefect) Serving in Cairo in 1942, he was part of a motorcyclist at Brooklands aged 21, lapping the A and the Rugby xv, as well task force sent by the British Ambassador to course at 100 m.p.h. in a borrowed Grindley- as Captain of Cricket and seal off King Farouk’s palace and force him Peerless bike and winning the Gold Star. In Head of Gym. At the rmc Sandhurst he was to abdicate, a successful operation. Later in 1959 he settled in the Quantocks, Somerset. Prize Cadet before being commissioned into the same year he was captured at Tobruk and His two sons John [S 1960–1965] and James the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. became a prisoner in a pow camp in Italy. [A 1971–1976] followed him to Wellington. Escaping by tunnel, he and two companions

r s. . lawrie, mb, bs, md, frcs, frcp [pn 1930–1933]

ex Lawrie was the younger Joining the Royal Army Medical Corps at Guys Hospital, becoming an expert in a of two brilliant brothers in for wartime service, Rex worked with a wide range of disciplines, including paediatric The Reverend R.J.B. Eddison the Picton, Aitken [1927– pioneering maxillo-facial surgical unit. They surgery, and teaching at the Medical School. R 1932] being the elder. Rex treated many complex injuries, including He was a charming man and brilliant teacher: gained his medical degrees burns, during the North African and Italian many of his students kept in touch for many at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School, campaigns, using innovative techniques and years and benefitting in their careers from winning amongst many prizes, the Gold careful data collection being of great help in his wisdom. After retirement from Guys, he Medal. Although a surgeon, he also gained developing that type of surgery. After the became physician to hm Sultan of Brunei. His post-graduate qualifications as a physician. war, Rex served as a consultant surgeon son Alex was in the Picton 1959–1963. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

144 major r .m .d . buxton, obe, km, cpm, pjk g .f . hancock, cmg 145 [pn 1936–1941] [bl 1939–1944]

ichard volunteered as a pri- Cipher Unit, Dehra Dun and joined Lord in the defeat of communism and became on of ow Lt Col Sir Cyril monitor) and married her. Geoffrey learnt tennis in the local club under the protection vate soldier, completing his Mountbatten’s Joint Planning Staff. Technical Advisor to the Royal Thai Police, Hancock Hancock kcie, Arabic and then spent most of his service in of the armed Druze Militia. An attempt was officer training in Bangalore, After the war Richard served in Malaya first in Udon and then in Bangkok. On Geoffrey served in the Royal the Middle East, then becoming an increasing made to kidnap him, but he was speedily R India before commission- from 1949 during the Emergency and rose retirement he remained in Thailand, living in S Air Force for two years, area of tension during the Cold War. released owing to his excellent contacts. ing in the 9th Gurkha to become Assistant Commissioner of the Pattaya for the rest of his life, where he was being posted to a Coastal In the 1960s he spent much time in He recalled meeting, amongst numerous Rifles. Later he worked in the Indian Army Royal Malaya Police in 1965. He was then the doyen of the ow community. Command Sunderland Flying Boat Squadron Baghdad and Beirut. In 1976, as Chargé interesting people, the young Saddam approached by the Thai government to assist in Trincomalee, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). He d’Affaires during the British Ambassador’s Hussein. In retirement he set up Middle East went up to Trinity College, Oxford in 1948 absence, there was a sudden escalation of Consultants and continued to visit the region and continued to serve in the raf Reserve violence, caused by the Palestinian factions for many years. His son Frank was in The captain a .d .p . payne for some years. In 1953 he joined mi6 and against the Christians, and during which the Blucher [1974–1979] and daughter Katya in served in Uruguay, Mexico and Spain, where us ambassador was assassinated. Geoffrey the Apsley [1979–1981], and his brother, five [a 1937–1942] he met the young Amelia Aragon, (a Spanish helped organise evacuations of civilians and nephews and one great nephew (Hancocks eaving Wellington in 1942, tion of that country. As the war came to a White House. In 1954, Anthony settled in journalist, recently expelled from Morocco attempted to maintain diplomatic functions and Lennox-Smiths) are ows. The family Anthony was commis- close, Anthony was much involved in the huge Marnull, Dorset as a farmer, and later built on suspicion of espionage, whose activities amid the chaos, including social ones. In his are also cousins of the numerous (Broome) sioned into the Royal problem of refugee camps in Europe. Once, up a successful firm, which became Intasco. Geoffrey claimed it were part of his duties to book Bombs Stopped Play, he describes playing Salmon family of ows. Artillery in time to land at at the point of a gun, he had to gain the assis- He was much involved over the next 60 years Arromanches during the tance of a German nurse in aid of a new born in parish church, village and festival councils Normandy invasion. He was remembered Ukrainian infant. and gave unstinting time to the youth club. for his coolness when his whole battery was After the war, Anthony became adc to His step-son John was in the Anglesey from overrun by the Germans later in the cam- the Minister of War, Emmanuel Shinwell, mp 1962–1966. colonel m j. c. . anstice, mc, td paign, and for the award of the Bronze Cross a former disruptive Trades Union official, [t 1943–1948] of the Netherlands for gallantry in the libera- travelling with him across Europe and to the ike Anstice was com- Mike’s troop was in support of the 1st Bn fighting. He was awarded the immediatemc . missioned into the 5th Black Watch, guarding the line on the fea- After retiring in 1957, Mike became a keen colonel r .w .b . may, mc, dl Inniskilling Dragoon Guards ture known as the Hook. With fanatical ta soldier, commanding the Fife and Forfar [hl 1939–1943] from Sandhurst in 1949 masses of Chinese sweeping over the bat- Yeomanry/Scottish Horse. He worked for a and served in baor and the talion’s position (they were well dug in, with time in the Dundee jute industry and then set true heroum filii (his and firing from the hip, Roger killed two enemy, After the war, Roger served in Cyrenaica Suez Canal Zone. In 1952 his regiment was overhead protection) the co, Lt Col David up his own furniture making company. He father won three mcs in wounded two and captured the remainder. (the area around Benghazi, Libya), Cyprus, sent to Korea as part of the Commonwealth Rose (brother of two ows), ordered Mike was dl for the county of Angus and died as a World War I), Roger was Later that night he led his platoon in a battalion Aden, Bahrein, and then commanded 1st Bn Brigade. During ‘intense, confused and bit- forward. His tank was hit and the driver result of an accident while fishing. A commissioned into the attack across open country and five wire the Royal Hampshire Regiment in Northern ter fighting’ during November of that year, severely wounded, but his efforts helped en- Royal Hampshire Regiment obstacles in complete silence. Then within Ireland at the start of the troubles in the late sure the Chinese withdrawal after nine hours in 1944, but served as a platoon commander 30 yards of the enemy objective, his platoon 1960s. After retirement he was County Cadet in 4th Bn Somerset Light Infantry from stormed the German position and he himself Commandant for Hampshire and the Isle of early 1945. On 30th March, after the Rhine killed six Germans while the platoon captured Wight. His son Mark was in The Murray from Crossing, Roger took out a recce patrol and a gun and an armoured car, taking forty-three 1969–1974. ran into a German patrol. Dashing forward prisoners. He was awarded an immediate mc. c .d . forsyth [l 1948–1953]

b .c .j . warnes, ma olin was Head of College, and ‘for five exhilarating years plunged into and money, supporting many public spirited [bd 1950–1954] Master of the Hunt (Cross- the u.s. financial world’. Back in England he ventures. He donated the overall prize for country captain) and a became fired with enthusiasm for investing in the Hobart-Sydney yachting race, personally rian Warnes went up to the campaign for small business start up and for business to flourish, he infuriated fellow C member of the rugby xv. Australia. He set up the first Australian unit presenting the prize to Prime Minister St Peter’s, Oxford and expansion, at that time much hampered by accountants. Margaret Thatcher read the book He was called for National trust in u.k. and bought obscure Australian Edward Heath. Deeply concerned with joined the Commonwealth professional advisors’ firm (and somewhat and immediately sent around the chairman of Service and was commissioned into the Rifle stock; both companies were enormously others, especially friends ill or in trouble, B Development Corporation deadly) grip on enterprise. Writing a simple the Government Think Tank, and endorsed Brigade for service in Kenya during the Mau successful and this assured his subsequent Colin was a most amusing person, he once in 1966. In 1972, he became guide to management, The Genghis Khan Guide his initiative. Much of the subsequent success Mau emergency. He took up his history ‘bold and original’ business career. He bought offered to finance a prize for ‘the best runner- Managing Director of Midland Bank Venture to Business, which made it clear that you of the Venture Capital industry was due to scholarship at Keble College, Oxford in 1955. and restored Dingley Hall, Northamptonshire up in any event’ at Wellington, to be named Capital. In that appointment he pioneered didn’t always need professional accountants Brian’s work. In 1958 Colin boarded a ship for New York and was enormously generous with his time the Napoleon Prize: it was not accepted ! the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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Our researcher, Mr Richard Coleman, has notified theow Society of the following deaths since the last Year Book was published and up to May 2011 listed in entry date order.

died house entry died house entry

Westropp, Mr F.G.M...... 14/11/10. . .A. . .1919–21 Knapp, Mr G.O...... 09/12/10. . .Hn. . 1943–45 Vardon, Mr S.J...... 28/04/11. . .T. . .1923–28 Galletti di Cadilhac Mr D.A...... 22/12/10. . .L . . .1943–52 Wilson, Brig B., CBE, DSO ...... 20/12/10. . .C. . .1925–30 Sale, Mr T.W...... 07/03/11. . .O. . .1947–51 brigadier d .m . stileman, obe Eddison, The Revd R.J.B...... 10/05/11. . .Bd. . 1930–35 Buchanan, Capt C.A.F...... 07/03/11. . .Hn. . 1948–51 Lawrie, Mr R.S...... 15/01/11. . .Pn . . 1930–33 Forsyth, Mr C.D...... 05/02/11. . .L . . .1948–53 [bl 1937–1942] Tayler, Mr H.L.H...... 03/05/11. . .A. . .1932–36 Cotton Lt Col R.G.S...... 13/04/11. . .C. . .1950–51 Purser, Brig J.I., OBE ...... 01/04/11. . .Hl. . .1935–39 Phillips, Mr T.T...... 04/11/10. . .Pn . . 1950–52 avid was a noted rugby was awarded the Polish Silver Cross of Merit. instituted a novel selection process based Buxton, Mr R.M.D., OBE ...... 11/05/11. . .Pn . . 1936–41 Warnes, Mr B.C.J...... 21/03/11. . .Bd. . 1950–54 player at Wellington, For many years after the war David was on getting the ball out of the rugby scrum. Crossman, Lt Col H...... 27/01/11. . .Hg. . 1937–42 Stewart, Mr M.M...... 16/12/10. . .Hl. . .1951–55 ‘where his size and speed well-known to generations of Staff College David’s last tour was as Defence Advisor to Payne, Capt A.D.P...... 24/01/11. . .A. . .1937–42 Covell, Mr J.K., RN, OBE...... 02/04/11. . .Bl. . .1954–59 were used to good effect students on battlefield tours to Normandy, the British High Commissioner in Nigeria, D Stileman, Brig D.M., OBE...... 24/6/11. . . Bl. . .1937–42 Lougee, Mr S.G...... 23/11/10. . .S. . . 1956–60 in the xv’. Commissioned becoming friends with his adversary from where he had to use his diplomatic skills. As Dick, Mr H.R.A...... 02/02/11. . .L . . .1938–42 McMahon, Mr S...... 02/12/10. . .Pn . . 1959–62 into the Rifle Brigade in 1943, he was early Germany, Colonel Hans von Luck. a soldiers’ soldier, David was proud that he McElwaine, Mr I.D...... 24/03/11. . .T. . .1939–43 Young, Mr J.J...... 25/5/11. . . Pn . . 1963–68 in action in Normandy in 1944 during While still in the Army, David played for never served in the Ministry of Defence, but Operation Goodwood, fighting to break Harlequins and Berkshire for many years, Whitehall finally summoned him as Yeoman May, Col W.R.B., MC, DL...... 20/02/11. . .Hl. . .1939–43 Hayes, Mr S.J...... 04/11. . . .Bn. . 1971–75 out from the bridgehead formed by the being invited to attend an England trial: he Usher to the Black Rod in the House of Lords Ellery, Mr W.J.H...... 12/02/11. . .O. . .1940–44 Walling, Mr K...... 14/04/11. . .CR. . 1980–92 Normandy landings. On recce patrol ahead finally retired from the Rugby field aged 51. between 1979–1988. There as a committed Geidt, Lt Cdr A...... 10/04/11. . .Bl. . .1942–45 Wright, Mr T.W.L...... 09/12/10. . .A. . .1982–87 of the battalion, David was fortunate to He served with the Parachute Regiment Christian he and his wife Barbara used to Hodges Mr G.M...... 10/01/11. . .O. . .1942–46 remain unscathed in a village ‘groaning with fought against Mao-mao in Kenya, guerrillas host Bible study for their Lordships in his flat Germans’, but was shot between the eyes in Malaya and British Guiana and commanded in the Palace of Westminster. His three sons in a later encounter, from which after eight a company of the Somali Scouts, where he were all notable sportsmen at Wellington, surgical operations and losing part of his jaw, Anthony [T 1967–1972], James [T 1973– he survived fit to fight on in the campaign. He 1978] and William [T 1976–1981]. the wellington college year book 2010/2011 the wellington college year book 2010/2011

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sir michael rake, vice-president and chairman of governors, dr anthony seldon, master, and anthony bruce, president of the ow society, have great pleasure in inviting you to

the royal albert hall on monday 30th april 2012 for an unforgettable gala performance celebrating Wellington’s past, present and future. Old Wellingtonians and current pupils of Wellington College, Eagle House, the Wellington Academy and Wellington Tianjin will come together to tell the story of Wellington College in a mesmerising pageant

further details and seat booking will be available nearer the time and we anticipate that the event will sell out fast . so please do hold the date . more details can be found at: www .wellingtoncollege org. .uk