BradfordianThe Issue 350 | Autumn 2016 The honest, open and mutually supportive relationships that I witness between students, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, Governors and Old Bradfordians are part of our strength.

Dr Simon Hinchliffe Headmaster Extract from Speech Day 2016

For the full speech please turn to page 05 The Bradfordian

School Notes....04–20 Community...... 42–48 Events...... 52–55 Trips and Visits.. 58–66 Arts and...... 70–73 Sport...... 76–108 Societies and Activities Performance From the Headmaster … Debating Society A Level Trip to Athletics Rosehill Polymers Contents Speech Day 2016 – 100 Leading Ladies Battle of the Somme assembly Arts Trail Cricket Headmaster’s Speech Paris Art Trip Bardardos Mentoring Scheme Renaming the Christmas Concert Cross Country Changes to the Brownlee Pavilion Biology Trip to Chester Zoo Historical Society Chamber Concert Girls Tennis Governing Body Careers in the Natural German Day Teenage Cancer Trust Grease Hockey Leaving Staff and Built Environment Château de Baudonnière Extended Project Qualification Networking Lunch Nine Lessons and Carols Netball University Degree Course German Exchange 2016 Admissions 2016 Ilkley Literature Festival The NPA Christmas Market Grassington Festival Orienteering ‘Project-X’ RAF Challenge Examination Results 2016 GCSE Physics Challenge Faiths in the City Spring Concert Rugby History round up Schools Challenge Quiz Team Founders’ Day Summer Concert Table Tennis Junior Classics trip to Italy Junior School... 24–33 My Srebrenica Experience World famous illustrator opens Leeds University Classics Science Club Physics Olympics the Clarkson Library Reading Competition From the Junior School DofE Award Diamond Race for Life Headmaster … Madrid Trip, Easter 2016 Anniversary year Speech Day 2016 Arts and Performance Sixth Form Modern Languages BGS hosts the Fidelio Trio Spring Fair Study Days Events Mary’s Meals The NPA Fashion Show Religious Studies Sports Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Trips and visits From the Headmaster … ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 04 Speech Day 2016 – Headmaster’s Speech ��������������������������������������������05 Changes to the Governing Body ������������������������������������������������������������� 09 Leaving Staff ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 University Degree Course Admissions 2016 ������������������������������������������16 Examination Results 2016 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������20

School Notes 1 The Bradfordian School Notes 04/05 From the Headmaster …

From the Headmaster …

It’s my pleasure to introduce this latest edition of ‘The Bradfordian’. The following pages are crammed with news of sporting success, fantastic trips, wonderful plays and performances, competitions, fundraising, volunteering, great teaching and thriving school societies – the list goes on.

As ever, ‘The Bradfordian’ marks time and testifies to the vibrant and full When students and colleagues leave life that continues to characterise BGS. our halls we very much hope they Speech Day 2016 We began the academic year by celebrating excellent A Level results, will stay in touch and I’m grateful to Headmaster’s Speech good enough for the Yorkshire Post to herald BGS as the top performing our Old Bradfordians (OBs) who school in the county, and our best GCSEs for many years. The efforts of support current students at BGS in Vice Lord-Lieutenant, High Sheriff, our hardworking students paid off and these achievements were picked many important ways by contributing Deputy Lord Mayor, Junior School up by the Daily Telegraph who identified us as one of the ten best generously to bursaries and giving their Headmaster Neil Gabriel, Lady value independent schools in Britain, a satisfying badge to earn for a time so freely at various school events. Lynne Morrison, Honoured Guests, Yorkshire school. The positive contribution that OBs Governors, Ladies and Gentlemen But there is more to education BGS style than academic results alone. make to our school community and members of the school. Please We’ve looked at the detail and it’s clear that the value we add to every student cannot be understated and to close allow me to add my welcome to that extends far beyond performances in public examinations. This edition of ‘The I’d like to pay tribute to the manner in of Lady Lynne Morrison who I would Bradfordian’ attests to the wide variety of opportunities outside the classroom which ex-BGS and Team GB super- also like to thank for her generous 1to find a new interest or develop an existing one, to broaden horizons and stars Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and supportive words. also have a bit of fun and make the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. achieved Olympic glory in Rio – simply A couple of weeks ago the Deputy amazing and an example to us all. The breadth and quality of the offering at BGS reflects the passion and Headmaster and I hosted an informal dedication of my teaching and non-teaching colleagues and at this year’s Hoc Age. breakfast gathering for parents in the Speech Day I paid tribute to the service of those colleagues who left BGS Pavilion. After a little conversation it for new challenges or a well-earned retirement. felt right to stand up and say a few words. But I had not planned a speech. The new Headmaster is however a fast learner and I invited Mr Louis d’Arcy, our new Deputy Headmaster and Old Bradfordian, to speak first Dr Simon Hinchliffe giving me time to think and conjure BA, MEd, PhD, FRSA up a few thoughts to share. Headmaster … The Bradfordian School Notes 06/07 From the Headmaster …

Speech Day 2016 Headmaster’s Speech continued …

I respect our school’s past, its history, Back in November 2015 the Higher traditions and ethos, but we are forward Education Funding Council for England … thinking too, we always have been. I’m wrongly stated that, in 2013-14, 82% of Mr d’Arcy reminisced eloquently about extremely excited about the future of BGS. state-school leavers who graduated from his BGS school days and early learnings We are strong and secure and thankfully, English universities achieved a 1st or a 2:1, towards becoming a teacher, a vocation like other successful independent schools compared with only 73% of independent it seems he had contemplated since we are able to steer a safe course through school students. The media fallout was boyhood. Soon it was my turn to talk. the many changes taking place in the UK Our modest fee increase stands also predictable. as a testament to the secure financial Thankfully, Mr d’Arcy’s breakfast speech education scene, and the scope and pace As for the reality, precisely the reverse is brought up an old school memory of of these changes is often bewildering. platform upon which this debt free school is grounded which enables us to true. However, in a rush for a story few mine about a computer based careers The amount of flux is unprecedented looked closely at all the facts. Headlines questionnaire. Myself and my classmates and without parallel internationally. be competitive on price whilst at the same time continually improving the quality of were retracted quietly a week or two were asked to complete this and enter I do not doubt the laudable intentions of later when reality crept in. The true Henry Ford factory style education has personal details, qualifications and any the education we offer. Little wonder that no place at BGS and we do not teach policy makers but we must continue to the Daily Telegraph mentions us as one picture is irrefutable. Researchers at interests or hobbies that you wished chart our own course through educational Durham University have concluded that to the test. Learning in our classrooms, to share. At WGS I met Heidi and here we both are of the top ten best value independent laboratories and splendid new library, reform and not be deflected by the latest schools in the country, and we aspire to independently educated pupils receive Data was entered and the barely digital with our eldest, Katy, joining Clock House whims or proclamations of Government a boost equivalent to two years of extra enacted under the direction of enthusiastic in September and Ben, our youngest, born keeping it thus – no compromise on teachers, is not a cold, mechanical process. cogs of a 1980s box-like computer turned. Ministers. BGS will continue to provide a delivering educational excellence, and schooling even when socio-economic A spool of paper chattered out of a nearby 48 hours after our move north. Why do broad classical education that develops background is stripped away. Lessons need to be engaging, varied, I mention these things? For two reasons sensitivity to those who pay the fees. enjoyable and above all stimulating. There printer delivering a pronouncement about the whole child – something we all value At A Level independent schools achieve what you were going to do with the rest of really. First, Bradford Grammar School so highly. Nurturing informed, balanced There are other tests facing independent is no ‘one size fits all’ approach at BGS. (BGS) is a close community, it has a family schools currently. Never before have we A/A* grades at nearly double that of the your working life and who you were going and characterful young women and men, national average and almost two thirds The exam results achieved by our students, to become. At a time when computers feel, and I think it is important that we imbued with a sense of fair play and been the recipient of so much media and and which deserve to be celebrated, do get to know and understand each other, political angst; we could be forgiven for of all GCSE exam entries for independent were relatively few and had a magic about proportion, will always be at the core of schools achieve A/A* grades compared not reflect a dry Gradgrindian rote learning them, this was quite a moment for a young particularly with me being a relatively what we do regardless of any external thinking that our friends in Westminster of facts. Teaching and learning at BGS is new face to many. and the media are few. We continue to to a fifth nationally. Durham University lad from Rotherham. The printer rattled pressures upon us. Other pressures we also reported that even allowing for prior vibrant. Exam results are not synonymous to a halt. Near the top of the list of jobs, The honest, open and mutually supportive face are particular to the regions. be the butt of unsubstantiated criticism with education, we all recognise this, but in what continues to be an oddly hostile ability, socio-economic status and gender, my future vocation, my reason for being relationships that I witness between The Independent School’s Council GCSE results are on average two thirds at BGS they tell you something about the – Zoo Keeper. students, teaching non-teaching staff, year – and the facts rarely get in the way quality of learning that is part of our natural (ISC) census concluded recently that of a career enhancing editorial barb. of a grade better by virtue of attending And here I stand. Headmaster, Zoo Keeper parents, Governors and Old Bradfordians whilst pupil numbers in association an independent school – significant routine. If we look beyond the classroom – I’ll let you make up our own minds about are part of our strength. We are in it schools nationally have grown to a record Consider for example that 7% of the UK’s added value. we see that value is added in a myriad of together. Secondly, I believe that life is population has been privately educated other ways through the provision of a the prescience or otherwise of that BBC 518,422, exceeding the pre-recession Last year BGS students did even better microcomputer algorithm. Sadly, despite rarely predictable. I have mentioned high, the vast majority of ISC schools at some point during their school life – broad range of co-curricular opportunities in assemblies already that some few perhaps a larger number than one might than this with value added at GCSE being that continue to grow. my boyhood hopes, membership of the outside of the south east have reduced one whole grade better than expected air cadets and numerous visits to the air months before starting my PGCE I could in size. In the north, the ISC school have expected. But then reflect on the Our involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh’s have been found supporting geological Olympic medal table of 2012 and the fact for some cohorts of students. This is an show at nearby RAF Finningley, fighter pilot population has shrunk by 7.8% since 2009 outstanding achievement and reflects Award Scheme was recognised at was not on the list. As I confessed at our research projects in the remote and and diminished by a further 0.9% this last that an impressive 54 of the 114 Team GB Buckingham Palace recently. Volunteering undeveloped Aladağlar mountains of medal winners had previously attended the difference that BGS makes to each breakfast session, whilst at school I didn’t year. Independent school numbers up individual student. Bright children do not initiatives like the Barnardo’s Young Carers’ have a clue what I wanted to do when I Turkey, simultaneously attracting the north, as always, continue to lag behind an independent school (as you will know, Scheme and our collaboration with interest of the local authorities on some of them came to BGS). equally well irrespective of the school left, so I chose Geography. And I loved it. any improving economic synopsis. they attend. Chellow Heights Special School continue suspicion of being a mercenary heading Additionally, this year, 42% of BAFTA to flourish, whilst new ventures like A Geography degree became a PhD. for separatist border country, all whilst Affordability is without question our Sometimes Headmasters get criticised A PhD led to an early career as an earth key challenge and this is why, even winners and 19% of BRIT award winners our Rotary Interact Club have added innocently studying rocks. have also been privately educated. if they dwell too long on results by something extra. Public lectures organised 1scientist, roaming, researching and writing though BGS is having to bear significant commentators who think we are overly about alluvial fans and landslides in the So, via a somewhat twisty route, I now additional costs outside of our control, Yet these headlines continue to be used by the Debating Society have included have the privileged opportunity of a stick to beat us with, evidence of our concerned with metrics and narrow speakers such as Dan Snow, Alastair mountains of Scotland, Norway and the fee increase has been kept to 1%. academic margins, presumably at the Turkey. Later as a Junior Lecturer I was addressing you today as the 29th You may have noticed that other schools stranglehold on the UK. What other Campbell and Shami Chakrabarti and Headmaster of this wonderful school. organisations within the UK, be they expense of nurturing the whole child and these have been extremely well attended. encouraged to do an in-house teaching in the region have been forced to increase attending to the breadth of the educational certificate, but I opted to do a transferable Experience to date tells me that life is not their bill by as much as 4%. This is Yorkshire businesses, public bodies or cultural In terms of performing arts I have fond straightforward and prescribed, but I firmly institutions would be criticised for being offering. If this were true, then the criticism PGCE instead. A vacancy as a teacher at and this school cares about our families’ would be justified. But very often concerns memories of our day hosting ‘The Fidelio Wolverhampton Grammar School (WGS), believe in hard work and making the most pockets. No one wants to raise the fee, successful and for enriching wider society Trio’ who worked with BGS students and of what you’ve got and the most of every so positively? of this kind misjudge what excellent exam not a University, came up. To my surprise, but our increase is the lowest for many a results like ours truly represent. others from local schools, and also the I got it. opportunity that comes your way. mile and signals our sensitivity to those The reality is that independently educated new and profoundly moving Carol Service When the sum total of your life is weighed, who invest in independent education for people make a tremendous contribution held at Bradford Cathedral. The recent I think it is important that you can say you their children. to Great Britain. We add value to our nation whole school production ‘Grease’ was did yourself and family proud, and that you in a way that is disproportionate to our another highlight of the past year. Finally, did some good in this world. BGS and our number. And what about the contribution last Saturday I hot-footed it from our final age old values of excellence, compassion, of independent schools to UK plc? At the Board meeting of the year to join the determination, opportunity and service, last count in 2014, ISC schools contributed crowd at the annual Grassington Festival which we talk and walk at school, help £9.5 billion annually to UK GDP, more than where BGS brass funk and a bit of brotherly our students to achieve this. the city of Liverpool or the BBC. busking was on the menu. The Bradfordian School Notes 08/09 From the Headmaster …

Speech Day 2016 Headmaster’s Speech continued … Changes to the

Moving on to sport, we have a number of talented athletes competing for Team GB. Governing Body Many more have gained representative honours for England and at regional and county level across a range of sports. September 2015 – February 2016 BGS teams have reached regional and Dan Scarborough, Design and Technology national finals and our collection of Teacher and passionate First XV Rugby plaques and silverware has continued to Coach will be taking up a full time grow. Yorkshire champions and record coaching position at Queen Ethelburga’s. New appointments breakers walk our corridors, little wonder PE and Games teacher Danielle Bloomfield that sport continues to flourish at school. is moving to Cardinal Langley, a school Mrs Victoria Davey LLB Mrs Suzanne Watson MCIPR Teams of students have also represented closer to her home, and will doubtless add BGS in Maths, Modern Languages, value to their netball teams in the same Victoria Davey was educated in Bradford Starting her professional life as a weekly Science, Code-Breaking and many more way she has done at BGS. Mr Bains, part before qualifying as a solicitor in 1995 via and evening news reporter in North Wales competitions, too numerous to mention. time Mathematician and enthusiastic Lancaster University and York College of and Bradford, Suzanne Watson moved Elsewhere students have gained Arkwright supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s law. She then joined Yorkshire law firm, into PR in 1992 and has worked with Scholarships and Trinity College Music Award Scheme, departs to concentrate Gordons LLP in 2004 where she acts as leading consultancies in North Wales, Certificates. The list is endless. Clearly I am on his educational business. Head of Operations. Chester before setting up her own only scratching the surface of what has Finally, Dr Fishwick will be retiring As a lawyer she undertakes work on business Approach PR Ltd in 2001. been a terrifically busy and successful at the end of this year having led the behalf of the regulator, the Solicitors As a mum of two, Suzanne is also a year at BGS. Mathematics Department with great Regulation Authority, with over 14 years’ lifelong eczema sufferer and talks at Before I finish however there is one integrity since February 2004 and Dr experience of acting as its agent when it healthcare professional events and in the particular group of colleagues I would like Fishwick has served BGS for an impressive closes down practices. She has also taken media about the condition that led her to to acknowledge and thank. Every year we 35 years. Dr Fishwick, on behalf of the responsibility for mentoring, encouraging becoming a trustee of the National say goodbye and good luck to colleagues BGS pupils you have taught and helped and supporting other women in her firm Eczema Society in 2010. over the years I would like to say ‘thank who are moving on to new challenges and beyond who are striving to follow her She is also a business mentor and PR you’ and pay tribute to your expert or a well-earned retirement. lead and fulfil their potential. trainer, member of Bradford Chamber teaching, dedication and long service. Dr Shepherd, former Head of Physics Her desire to help other women comes Professor Shirley Congdon Council, judge for the Chartered Institute I would also like to thank all my teaching from her own experience and the help and Electronics, who also led debating BSc, MA, DHealth, DipN, of Public Relations, Leeds Metropolitan with great charisma, left us at Easter to and non-teaching colleagues for she herself received to get to where she is University guest lecturer and a regular take up a position as the Director of STEM their tremendous hard work and today. She has also undertaken work on PGCert Ed guest on BBC Radio Leeds. professionalism – they all go that extra behalf of the Serious Organised Crime at the Rodillian Academy. Mr Walker and Professor Shirley Congdon is Deputy Vice- Suzanne was appointed a Governor of mile and always put the needs of our Agency and regional police authorities Mr Morley from the same department are Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Bradford Grammar School in June 2015. moving to Dulwich College, Singapore students first. Similarly, I would also like and acted as an expert witness. to take this opportunity to publicly thank Bradford responsible for the strategic and University Technical College, Leeds, Victoria was appointed a Governor of the Board of School Governors for their development and oversight of the respectively; both colleagues have Bradford Grammar School in June 2015. wise counsel and support during my first standard and quality of learning and contributed much to the broader life teaching and the student experience. of BGS. Miss Kirk, Teacher of English two terms as the Headmaster at BGS. and Drama and architect of many And finally and certainly by no means She is passionate about the student Resignations 1new initiatives in her department and least I am sincerely grateful to all parents, experience and committed to creating P T Smith resigned in December 2015 memorable theatre productions, moves grandparents and carers for ensuring excellence in learning and teaching and to Wetherby Senior School, London, next children arrive at school on time and believes that the cultivation of an New appointments year. Historian Mr Roberts completed meet their many BGS commitments. environment in which students and staff Mrs Victoria Davey LLB in the last Bradfordian his teaching induction year with us My colleagues and I really do appreciate are supported to be outstanding and creative will enhance student success. Mrs Suzanne Watson MCIPR – representing and we wish him every success as his all that you contribute to school life. Thank Bradford Chamber of Commerce in the career progresses. you. As ever, this past year has been a roller Her professional and academic expertise last Bradfordian coaster ride – exhilarating at times. Let’s lies within the area of health and social see what the next academic year will bring, care service modernisation and cultural Professor Shirley Congdon BSc, MA, DHealth, but one thing’s for sure, it won’t be dull. change, research methods and evidence- DipN, PGCert Ed– representing Bradford University in the last Bradfordian Dr Simon Hinchliffe based practice. She has worked within the BA, MEd, PhD, FRSA field of higher education for 22 years during which time she has held a number Other changes Headmaster of senior posts in a number of Higher D J Davies awarded MBE in 2016 New Year Education Institutes. Honours List Shirley was appointed a Governor of Alan Jerome awarded MBE in 2016 Bradford Grammar School in March 2015. Birthday Honours List The Bradfordian School Notes 10/11 Leaving Staff

Leaving Staff

Dave Fishwick

By S Harris, Teacher of Mathematics Dave joined BGS in 1982 Andy Baines having completed his PhD and having spent a year By D Fishwick, Head of Mathematics doing post-doctoral As the acting Head of Department back in 2003, Andy Baines research. was amongst the applicants in what was my first experience of selecting a new member of staff. He was comfortably the Joining the School before the days of decided to buy him as a retirement gift. teacher training, induction and NQT years, His knowledge of music is equally vast. most suitable candidate (the rest were rubbish) and was thus Dave was thrown in at the deep end. We have tested this out on Maths the first appointment for the new look Maths Department. However, he quickly developed into an Department nights out, naming some outstanding teacher, highly respected by obscure song and asking him to name pupils and staff alike. the year and artist. He rarely fails. Andy, initially nicknamed Tigger by some, due to his habit of bouncing around the classroom, became an immediate hit with his charges (for those who could aim straight, Dave’s role as Head of Department was Dave is an exceptional Mathematician and anyway). He became the first exponent of using an interactive whiteboard in a Maths made permanent when Andrew Jobbings Mathematics teacher, but for all his talent, classroom. This proved highly popular with the younger pupils and Andy has continued resigned in November 2002. Dave he is more interested in words than he is in to encourage and support the rest of the department in the development of this style of succeeded in building a very successful numbers. The Department will testify to teaching over the years. Indeed so impressed were we that after a few years we bought Department, through some sensible the numerous puns and plays with words into Andy’s suggestion of introducing online testing for an end of year exam for Year 7. decision making, his ability to build a close at the end of a departmental email. These Had Andy not accidentally emailed all the answers to the pupils the day before the exam, knit team and, of course, leading by often occurred following some humorous I’m sure it would have been a resounding success … Danielle Bloomfield example with his excellent teaching and health and safety announcement. results. He has a management style that Dave is now looking forward to spending Andy has been a constant source of entertainment to the department (mostly intentional) the whole Department really appreciates: with several amusing incidents standing out, most notably the escapade with his car more time with his wife, Edwina, and being By C Taylor, Director of Sport Dave trusts his colleagues to act as able to spend time expanding his music (for which he was entirely blameless it should be added) in which two other members professionals and teach in the manner of of staff reversed his car from its Clock House parking space, leaving it stranded in the Danielle joined BGS in collection, playing Bridge and resuming his their choosing; however, this is possible accordion playing. The whole Department, tunnel outside Room 42. The Estates Department were not amused … Andy has also because of Dave’s organisation and built a reputation for leaving a trail of destruction in his DofE role. A collection of burned September 2013, initially and I am sure the whole School, wish him management which allows everyone else every happiness in his retirement, and out clutches, a road closure in the Lake District when he embedded the tow bar of the as a maternity cover. to just focus on the teaching. minibus in the road, the infamous tale of when he was stopped by police with a collection hope he enjoys very much that first of rifles in the back of the van. And so on. Andy has naturally been gently (indeed brutally She provided a huge breadth Dave is known by pupils for his extensive Monday morning in September! Dan Scarbrough at times) teased about these exploits quite regularly, but has always taken this in good part. mathematical knowledge, the swift pace 1 of knowledge in the field of his lessons, their thoroughness and By C Taylor, Director of Sport So, as Andy leaves BGS to concentrate fully on what is already a most successful business of physical education, and clarity, and for his, sometimes, colourful enterprise, the Maths Department and school as a whole is losing one of its real and interesting choice of shirts. To this day, Dan has had a huge impact characters. It will certainly leave BGS a duller place. quickly took on the role of there is still no projector or interactive on the School. We wish Andy every success and happiness in the future and will rely on Hermione to Head of Netball. whiteboard in Room 33, but Dave has keep us updated with any further entertaining tales, should they arise. never needed more than a board and a pen to deliver excellent lessons. After returning to the School from his life Her international playing career has in professional rugby he brought a level helped the netball players at BGS to grow In the early nineties, Dave would always be of professionalism to the School rugby and mature and she leaves the sport in found at the Bridge table in the Common which all of the players have enjoyed and a fantastic position. She will be teaching Room. The craft he developed there is responded too. at a school slightly closer to home in stronger than ever today, as he regularly The All Blacks have a saying of ‘leaving Manchester and although she will be plays Bridge at a club. Dave is also an avid the jersey in a better place’; Dan has hugely missed, we wish her every success. music fan, his collection of music is huge and could well exceed the 128GB memory clearly done this with Rugby at BGS. of the new iPod that the Department The Bradfordian School Notes 12/13 Changes to the Governing Body

Leaving Staff continued …

Eileen Mann Kevin Tordoff

By S Palmer, Head of Learning Support By I Clint, Estates Manager

Eileen came to work for Learning Support in 2003. When I took over as Head of Department After 24 years of service to The School was delighted Eileen was able to fit this new I spoke with Lottie and made it clear that I Bradford Grammar School did not want her to hold back and that she position around her already busy life, looking after her large was forbidden to consider herself a junior Kevin Tordoff has pulled up family whilst still continuing her work in the care services. member of the team; instead I wanted her stumps on his position as a to push herself, help me introduce new initiatives and help take us forward. She did groundsman and has Having previously worked in the kitchens at BGS, Eileen was a familiar face and all this and more and became an integral, Mark Roberts immediately became on first name terms with everyone. Her ability to make both pupils Lottie Kirk passionate and exceptional member of the decided to retire. and staff feel at ease, along with her flexibility, helpfulness and ability to see the humorous team. There was no one more delighted side of life, made Eileen ideal for this supportive role. This was appreciated on a daily basis. By G Woods, Academic Director By L W Hanson, Head of English than me when she became a recipient of Kevin is a proud Yorkshireman, keen Mark joined the History Eileen could occasionally be seen waiting for her pupils in the old Library or Common Lottie Kirk, a product of one of the School’s outstanding teacher sportsman and avid sports fan with Room either engrossed in a crossword or a newspaper. Eileen was never fazed by any pay awards in 2015. football, golf and cricket being amongst task or request from School. One particular incident which comes to mind was when the his favourites. He was a valued member of Department in September Westminster School, Leeds As well as shaping teaching and learning Learning Support Department were engaged in Evacuation Chair training. Barry Thorn, the the groundstaff team and conscientiously in the Department, Lottie helped get 2015 after obtaining a first- Health and Safety Officer, was advising the Department how to use the chairs to evacuate University and the ‘Teach prepared the grounds for whatever sports our School newspaper (‘The Bugle’) pupils who could not walk down stairs unaided. Eileen volunteered to control the chair, were being played whatever the weather. class degree in History at First’ scheme arrived at off the ground, took groups on several but unfortunately for Eileen she had me as the ‘pupil’. She took my life in her hands as He was always interested in results of any theatre trips, directed Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Lancaster University and she wielded me down the stone stairs, using all her strength, yet crying tears of laughter. BGS from Spen Valley High school fixtures and liked to follow the Windermere’s Fan’, and Theatre Studies I am not sure who was the most terrified; Eileen, Barry or me. progress of past students who went onto a PGCE at Durham. School in 2013. A charismatic examination pieces and was a helping play and compete on a bigger stage. Eileen grew fond of all the pupils here and always enjoyed her work. However, she was hand in all dramatic productions. I cannot He will be missed but he may not miss offered a full time post in a Care Home in Ilkley which meant she could simplify her and energetic teacher she He taught across the age range and his forget, how in the spring of 2016, she us whilst he is out on the golf course and working hours. We wish her well. classes were carefully planned and well brought with her a huge acted rather like the shopkeeper in ‘Mr Ben’ we wish him well in his retirement. delivered. Mark threw himself into the life by magically organising visually stunning of the School, becoming involved in Cross stock of ideas and strategies costumes for our rambunctious Country running, Orienteering and Chess and played a major role production of ‘Grease’. Club. He also accompanied the Modern Never one to sit back and allow things Languages Department on their trip to the Elizabeth Asady in the reshaping of the to happen, Lottie also grabbed the Château de la Baudonnière in Normandy. English Department. opportunity to become Assistant Head of Mark decided to move back to his native Higher Education and served this role in Cheshire at the end of the 2015-16 By N Gabriel, I first saw Lottie in action when she was her typically effervescent way. I know that academic year, and he leaves the School Junior School Headmaster many Sixth Form students benefitted from with all our best wishes. asked to teach as part of her interview. 1 Elizabeth joined the School I had never seen a lesson begin with her advice and direction. in 2013 as a Year 5 teacher. the surging sound of Fat Boy Slim’s ‘The A Londoner by birth, Lottie leaves us to Rockafellar Skank’ and pupils being asked return home and to become Head of to limbo round the Hockney Theatre, but English at Wetherby School in Marylebone During that interview process it became this is how she kicked things off. The pace – quite an achievement for one so young. clear that she already had management of this lesson never slackened and the I hope she always keeps a large chunk of experience and it was therefore no surprise reactions of the pupils was a joy to see. I Yorkshire in her heart as she begins this that she applied and was eventually knew, straight-off, that this was somebody next phase of her career. I am certain successful in getting the Deputy Head’s role. we needed. At that time, the Headmaster she will be a success and I expect to It was in this role that she excelled, said that he believed ‘she would shake hear of further promotions in the future. providing help and assistance in running things up a bit’ and he was right, she most She departs with the English Department’s the School. During her time at the School certainly did. In her three years with us she very best wishes. It feels appropriate to she also directed High School Musical with proved beyond any doubt that she was an end with a line from Hamlet, her favourite a cast of over 100. She was loved by staff outstanding, innovative teacher who Shakespeare play: ‘Farewell, my blessing and pupils alike. Her pupils were always inspired all the pupils she encountered. season this in thee!’ enthusiastic, motivated and keen learners and her lessons were second to none. The Bradfordian 14/15

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Kevin Riley

By S Hinchliffe, BGS Headmaster I first became aware of Kevin Riley whilst leading an outdoor Kevin is greatly respected as a school leader and inspector, and someone who education trip to The Towers centre, Capel Curig. Dusty, has played a full and charismatic role half-forgotten journals regaling the exploits of previous in the UK independent education scene. He is well known and liked by fellow visitors filled the high shelves of the staff room. Evocative Heads, many of whom he has guided in He also developed a bespoke work their roles. Kevin is also a founder member Ian Walker experience scheme, ensuring that all of tales of scrambles on Snowdon and whirlpools in the Menaii and the Chairman of the Bujagali Trust our Year 12 pupils had the chance to Straights filled the hand written volumes. Thumbing through which undertakes important work meeting By J Boardman, Head of Physics and T Bateson, Head of Higher Education undertake a relevant work experience the educational needs and caring for placement and the opportunity to the pages, down the years, I came across ‘The adventures of children in Uganda. Ian, a former BGS pupil, joined the Physics department here reflect on what they had learnt from this Riley’, and I’m quoting here. I hesitate to repeat the fine I met Kevin fifteen years after reading in 2010. Over the past six years the school has benefitted afterwards. Ian firmly believes in stretching about his Towers exploits when he and pupils beyond the classroom and is details, but it is clear that Riley has mischief in his bones and others grilled me at interview for the greatly due to the selfless commitment Ian has shown both therefore a great supporter of Headstart, enjoyed the trips to The Towers as much as his pupils. position of Deputy Head at BGS (I’m in the classroom and beyond. He is in many respects the Smallpeice and Year in Industry schemes getting my own back now). He put me which has given many pupils the through my paces and clearly knew Kevin has served countless children as a first rate teacher of English and for much of his encouragement they needed to try his stuff. Possessed fo playful sense of archetypal School Master and under his tutelage many pupils professional life as a highly respected and successful Headmaster. Throughout his long new things and extend themselves. humour – no doubt – but the man has service he has retained that sense of fun which characterised his early career, enjoying have enjoyed significant academic success and have gone on backbone too and during his time at BGS Ian’s contribution to the co-curricular the camaraderie of colleagues and pupils in equal measure. The strong bond that Kevin he made some bold decisions, rang the to access the degree course of their choice. programme has been outstanding. As both manifestly enjoys with those he taught stands as a testament to a man of principle, changes and had impact. Building upon a rugby coach and a cricket coach, he has proportion and good cheer. Ian is an outstanding physicist and classroom practitioner. He always looks for innovative travelled far and wide with the teams. the strengths of the past, I am grateful to Young Riley began his teaching career in 1978 at Pocklington, which might explain why ways to demonstrate and explain new concepts and in doing so he brings physics to life Highlights include, the 2016 Rosslyn Park Kevin for leaving the School in such great he was particularly gleeful on those occasions when the BGS First XV beat them at rugby. in lessons. He is a very supportive colleague; always willing to offer advice and help Sevens tournament, the St Vincent and shape, ready for the next chapter in its long A move to Wolverhampton Grammar followed as the Head of English where Kevin quickly whenever it has been required. Grenadines cricket tour and the first ever and distinguished history. gained a reputation for leading many fantastic drama productions. Migrating further BGS rugby development tour to South As Kevin settles into a well-earned West For part of his BGS career, Ian was Head of Careers. During his time in this role he south he next took up the post of Deputy Head at Bristol Cathedral School, becoming Africa which was organised by Ian. The Country retirement with his wife Elspeth, enhanced the biennial Careers Evening, bringing in new speakers and showing pupils a the Headmaster in 1993, and he has since led The John Lyon School and Harrow Duke of Edinburgh scheme has also interrupted only by an occasional bit of greater variety of career pathways. He was instrumental in introducing ‘Networking’ benefitted from Ian’s outdoor experience International Bangkok before landing at BGS in 2012. lunches giving pupils a chance to meet and talk to Old Bradfordians and parents working educational consultancy in far off exotic and qualifications and his organisational schools, he might reflect on a professional in different careers, these included; Engineering, Creative Industries, Sport, Leisure and prowess. Ian has contributed to the Gold Tourism Lunches. life spent unselfishly helping both pupils Award Expeditions on several occasions and fellow teachers to make the most and as the Assistant Leader he skilfully ran of themselves. He remains lively, good 1 the Bronze Award scheme so that over company – ready with an anecdote, ever 100 pupils could access the award whilst the entertainer. still continuing to represent the school’s sports teams. No mean feat. ‘Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’ Ian leaves BGS to continue his teaching wrote William Butler Yeats, Kevin, I think, career at Dulwich College in Singapore might agree and will doubtless carry his and I am sure that as the College grows Ian natural vigour and passion for education will play a major role in its development. long into retirement. We all wish Ian and his family well for the future and I am confident that if Simon Kellett ever writes his autobiography, ‘Walkie Talkie’ will be sure to get a mention. The Bradfordian 16/17

Leaving Staff Richard Morley continued …

By J Boardman, Head of Physics and T Bateson, Head of Higher Education Richard was educated at BGS and joined the teaching staff Neil Gabriel here in 2006 to work in both By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head and L Morris, former Junior School Teacher the Physics and Electronics It was with great sadness we bid a fond farewell to Neil Gabriel departments. at the end of the summer term. Neil has Bradford Grammar Richard’s subject knowledge and his innate Over the past few years, Richard has been School stamped through him – a bit like Blackpool through Phil Shepherd ability to develop innovative experiments a form tutor in the Middle School, a role in has meant that his contribution has been which he has developed an excellent a stick of sweet rock. By J Boardman, Head of Physics and T Bateson, Head of Higher Education integral in the development and rapport and understanding with many of advancement of both departments. As the his tutees. Richard’s ability to instil an From the moment he joined in 1994 he has devoted his life to the school in every aspect. Phil joined BGS in 1992 as a teacher of Electronic systems. He Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator, appetite to succeed academically and his He came from a background in architecture but it is in education where he achieved true became Head of Electronics in 1996 and Head of Physics and Richard developed the practical database success in developing a team spirit built on fulfillment. He started in the school as our junior DT specialist and apart from throwing his which has now become a fundamental mutual respect should be commended. coffee all over David Crowther’s floor on his first day, his employment went from strength Electronics in 2006. Phil is a true academic; his intellectual and essential resource in the day to day Richard’s commitment to supporting good to strength. operation of the department. causes has been shared by his forms over He inherited a vibrant department but he enlarged its expertise and brought in computing capacity and thirst for knowledge has enabled him to stretch the past couple of years with the invent of Richard is an outstanding classroom to augment and enhance children’s learning. An inherent interest in management involved ‘Santa’s Lab’ which has helped to raise a some of the brightest pupils to pass through the school practitioner and under his guidance many a move to Westville House as deputy head; however, the lure of Bradford Grammar was fantastic amount of money for charities pupils have achieved significant academic not far away. during his term. success. Richard’s passion for his subject such as Mary’s Meals. He then returned to take up the role of Deputy at Clock House. This was a new role to the makes his lessons stimulating and Richard has made a significant contribution school and Neil delighted in creating a position which strengthened the school further. Phil’s subject knowledge is first class and his ability to enable pupils of all abilities to access engaging. His ability to facilitate learning to the co-curricular programme in both Actively involved in marketing he was most proactive in promoting the school in the some of the most difficult concepts has been extraordinary to witness. across the ability range with significant debating and war games. As a successful locality. He worked closely with Geoff Lee-Gallon who was not only his mentor in these Phil’s style of management helped to unify his teaching team whilst at the same time success is testimony to his academic debater under Dr. Shepherd’s guidance early days but also a good and trusted friend – this friendship continues to flourish even making each member of the team feel valued and supported. As a true Educationalist, prowess and the empathy he has for during his time as a pupil, it was inevitable though it is now conducted long distance. Phil put in place strategies, policies and schemes of work that enabled the academic the pupils in his charge. that he would continue this activity when On Geoff’s retirement Neil took over the headship and steered the Clock House ship performance in both departments to improve significantly. As a firm believer in data In his final year at BGS, Richard was he joined the staff. He ably assisted Dr. through a number of changes. He implemented numerous curriculum changes and tracking and analysis, Phil, was able to identify how and where to make the necessary appointed Head of Electronics, a role Shepherd in running Junior Debating and supported staff in their pursuit of knowledge and expertise. He encouraged them to improvements to maximise performance within the department. As a classroom which was to be short-lived due to a was an excellent coach for pupils entering arrange various extra-curricular activities – even allowing himself to be embroiled in hikes practitioner, Phil strived to instil confidence within his pupils and always taught with change in the school’s curriculum. His competitions; his clear thinking and across the Lake District in every weather condition imaginable. great empathy. Phil is a great family man and as a former BGS parent he really understands professionalism never wavered and this common sense paved the road to victory what a pupil experiences during an education at BGS. As a form tutor, ‘Dr S’, was someone was reflected in the outstanding results his for many a team. Richard was also a keen As a School Inspector, he brought his expertise to the Junior School and managed the who his tutees could trust and feel supported when perhaps they felt that they had been pupils achieved both at AS-level (71% A) war gamer. He brought his expertise to the school through outstanding inspections both in his role as Deputy and Headmaster. He treated unfairly. and at A-level (75% A*A). society and in his sociable and friendly way was ever the listening ear for parents and many benefitted from his open-door policy. made new gamers welcome. He regularly Outside the classroom, Phil made a significant contribution to Senior Debating, taking us These meetings however did not always go in his favour – one left him agreeing to have gave up time during the holidays to run from a local “also -ran” to one of the top schools in the country, with debating teams cold custard poured over his head – apparently it was all in a good cause! longer war-games sessions so that pupils famed for their tough, combative style. In recent years he launched squad training, which The general welfare of the pupils was always close to his heart and he would always listen would have the opportunity to experience 1has been instrumental in the success of our teams. Phil also established and ran Junior to their cares and concerns. These strong ties led to links in Senior School and beyond. a wider range of more challenging games. Debating. Here he encouraged even the most shy and reticent of pupils to have a go. Although proud of the achievements of the Junior School, he has always insisted on close Many pupils had their first experience of any form of public speaking under Phil’s tutelage. Richard leaves BGS to join the University ties with the Senior School and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team ensured that He leaves a hole which will be all but impossible to fill. Technical College (UTC) in Leeds; this the Junior school was always viewed as a vibrant and intrinsic part of BGS. should be an exciting opportunity as the Phil has many talents which includes his ability to captivate an audience due to his college develops and we all wish him well Alongside the following Senior School Heads, DAG Smith, Stephen Davidson, Kevin Riley articulacy and sharp wit. Earlier this year, he was asked to read a story to a group for the future. and currently Simon Hinchliffe, Neil has been interwoven into the fabric of the whole of our youngest children in Clock House, which he did and as a result he was named school and has been instrumental in creating the intricate tapestry, that is Bradford ‘Dr. Awesome’ and asked to return to read for the children again. A rather larger audience, Grammar School. namely, the Senior School, were totally captivated by Phil’s assembly-the best of the year, on ‘Feminism’, which aimed to create greater awareness and to provoke thought amongst Neil has worked with many staff throughout his career at BGS and it was delightful to the school community. Another educational triumph for Phil. welcome so many back for his leaving do’s. Phil leaves BGS as Director of STEM with the Rodillian Academy Trust and we would all like Throughout all of his many achievements and active participation in all aspects of school to wish him well in this new and exciting venture. As Phil addressed the school in the final life, he has been supported by his wife Lyn. She has often been quietly in the background assembly of the Spring term, he thanked BGS for the opportunity he had been given. providing tea for staff on Open days as well as giving unstintingly of her time at numerous I think that many current and Old Bradfordians would reciprocate by thanking Phil for events during Neil’s Bradford Grammar School career. As Neil embarks on new ventures, the opportunities he has given them during his significant tenure. he can reflect with delight on his achievements as well as take time for a well deserved rest. The Bradfordian School Notes 18/18 Add heading here

Leaving Staff continued …

Katie Harrison

By L Purcell, Library Manager Katie Harrison left the Clarkson Library team at Easter, as fresh faced (I am looking at a picture of her in the Spring 2000 BGS News Magazine as I write this) as she did when she began working here in 1999.

When I arrived at BGS to take on my Assistant Librarian job share role with Katie, we only worked with each other for a few hours each week, however both recognising the same sense of off-kilter humour in each other, we quickly became firm friends. In fact we got quite the ‘double act’ reputation, but we did discover that we looked exactly like Rick Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in a photograph, so it was always on the cards. Katie loved working with Clock House pupils, gaining a great deal of joy in assisting them with reading choices and introducing them to information literacy skills. She was brilliant with senior students, sharing fun with many that she had known since Year 2 in Clock House as they moved up through the years in senior school. Katie loved to get her head into the complexities and fine detail of cataloguing and indexing (yes, we also recognised the same geekiness in each other). She would work on new systems until every wrinkle was ironed out. She assisted Miss Lancelot with the senior school Chatterbooks reading group, and also ran a very popular poetry group with Clock House pupils. When I became Library Manager, Katie was incredibly supportive of my new role, The library team were really sad when she encouraging me to go for the job when I hesitated to apply. Throughout all the sweeping decided to move onto her new job, changes that have occurred in the library in the last three years, Katie forged ahead with working as a teaching assistant at a school new ideas while continuing to support my work through the hardest parts of all the library in Leeds. It was the right decision for Katie changes – firstly into the temporary accommodation in the Sports Hall, then finally the though as she looks to the possibility of move back into our fabulous new building. establishing a new career as a primary school teacher. Katie was a brilliant, extremely professional school librarian. She’ll be a brilliant teacher if she does decide to do it. If all that fails she has a sparkling career as a Rick Mayall ‘lookie- likie’ waiting for her. The Bradfordian School Notes 20/21 University Degree Course Admissions 2016

University Degree Course Admissions D Eleanor D'Arcy Lancaster, Mathematics 2016 Alison E Dewhirst York, Marketing (with a year in industry) Thomas Dixon Birmingham, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Olivia Dovernor University of St Andrews, Chemistry with External Placement Joseph S P Downs York, Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology A (with a year in industry) Sachin Ahir Manchester, Economics Aiden G S Dulay Lincoln, Psychology Azaz Ali Manchester, Pharmacy Oliver Dunn Liverpool, Business Management (with a year in industry) Usama Ali Birmingham, International Relations with Economics Alex Anstess Warwick, History F Alexandra J Farrar Leeds, French and Spanish Robert Ashby Nottingham, Geography Pascale Fisher York, Politics B Kristen E Barrett-Casey Oxford, History G Isaac E G Greene Loughborough, Product Design and Technology Roneel Bhagwakar Manchester, Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) with Industrial Experience Conor Gundry Newcastle, Chemistry Gursewak S Bhogal London, Mathematics with Economics H Musa Bin-Imran Birmingham, Dentistry (5 years) Emily S V Hamilton Chester, Animal Behaviour and Psychology Kathryn Boden Chester, Sport and Exercise Sciences Matthew Handy Sheffield, Civil Engineering (4 years) William H Bowie Nottingham, American and Canadian Literature, Matthew G A Harris Bath, Aerospace Engineering History and Culture (International Study) William E Heard Oxford, Engineering Matthew M Boyle Bristol, Medicine – MBChB Standard Entry (5 years) Holly N Hellawell Cambridge, Medicine Jagjeet S Braich Bradford, Pharmacy (5 years practice-integrated programme) Harriet J Hoban Birmingham, Political Science Francesca Broadbridge-Kirbitson Newcastle, Medicine (Stage 1 Entry) Joe S Holden Birmingham, Political Science and Philosophy Annabel Browne Nottingham, Biology George D Hudman Durham, Geology Lois Bryant Birmingham, Political Science and Sociology Ibrahim Hussain Leeds, Medical Sciences Matthew T Bulmer Durham, General Engineering Yousef M Hussain Bradford, Accounting and Finance

C I Biomedical Science Emile Cairess St Mary's, Sport Science Emma R Irwin Birmingham, Physics 1James Callender Durham, Sociology Manisha Islam York, Cameron N Chippindale London, Philosophy, Politics and Economics J Alexandra Christian Durham, General Engineering Rowan D E Jarman Durham, General Engineering Oliver P Clegg Manchester Metropolitan University, Business Benjamin Jolly Lancaster, Engineering (with study abroad) Gregor M Cleland Cardiff, Dentistry Jacob A G Jolly York, Environmental Geography George Cockcroft Newcastle, Urban Planning K Ralph C Coen York, Accounting, Business Finance and Management George A Kay Loughborough, Mechanical Engineering Thomas Cooper Manchester, Architecture Joseph Kay Edinburgh, Politics Thomas R Court Birmingham, Mechanical Engineering Matthew Kay East Anglia, International Relations and Modern History Lauren S Kelly Newcastle, Fine Art Mohammed Y Khan Bradford, Accounting and Finance Ross Kirtland Newcastle, International Business Management (with a placement) The Bradfordian School Notes 22/23 University Degree Course Admissions 2016

University Degree Course Admissions 2016 continued … R Ana Raashed Kings College London, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Mohammed A Rehman Bradford, Clinical Sciences/Medicine Foundation (Year 0) Alexander C Rhodes Bristol, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Harry J P M Robertshaw Leicester, Medicine

S Harry G Sagar Newcastle, Medicine (Stage 1 Entry) Arjun Saralaya Nottingham, Science (with a Foundation Year) Hannah Schofield Manchester, French and Spanish Yusra M B Shabir Manchester, Japanese Studies Hope Silver Queen Mary University of London, English Language L and Linguistics Catherine Lathom-Sharp Bristol, History Jacob Silver Queen Mary University of London, Geography James Liu Sheffield, History and Politics Rickdeep Singh Bristol, Mechanical Engineering James A G Lord Loughborough, Industrial Design and Technology Katherine E Skelton Leeds Trinity University, Sport Psychology John H M Lovitt Leicester, Management Studies and Economics Callum Skinn Oxford, Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Adam Smith Newcastle, Surveying and Mapping Science M Laurence Smith Hull, Geology with Physical Geography Social Psychology Holly MacDonald Loughborough, (with study abroad) Struan Mackenzie Birmingham, Law Annabel Smith-Moorhouse Plymouth, Marine Biology and Oceanography Georgina L Mancey Sussex, Anthropology and Cultural Studies Elise S Starling Cardiff, Psychology Callum Manchester Leeds Beckett, History Emma C Stell Newcastle, Marketing and Management Benjamin McCash Durham, Modern Languages and Cultures Rebecca L Stevens Salford, Prosthetics and Orthotics (with a year abroad) Mohsen Mehmood Nottingham Trent University, Civil Engineering T Sophie A C Merrick Manchester, Politics and International Relations Sarah Twaddle Bristol, French and Italian (4 years) Urvis Mistry York, Electronic and Computer Engineering W N Adam Waring Birmingham, Mechanical Engineering Rishi Naru Warwick, Economics James H Webb Birmingham, International Business (4 years) Harriet R Nash Lancaster, Psychology Evie Webster Manchester Metropolitan University, Olivia Newman Birmingham, Biomedical Science Fashion Buying and Merchandising Enya-Medi A Wentling Cardiff Metropolitan University, O Speech and Language Therapy Charlie Ovens Bath, Politics with Economics Izaak J Weston Liverpool, Geography P Henry Whitelaw Edinburgh, History Edward Paget Cambridge, Modern and Medieval Languages Rebecca Wilkie Sheffield, International Relations and Politics 1Demini Patel Nottingham, Chemistry Matthew Wilson Bristol, English Farah Pervaiz Leeds, Medicine Sally Windle Newcastle, English Language and Literature Andrew J Petyt Newcastle, Business Management Y Georgia Pickles Leeds, English Literature and Theatre Studies Zulaikha Yasir Bradford, Clinical Sciences/Medicine Foundation (Year 0) James D Pike Birmingham, Law Z James Pinder Newcastle, Accounting and Finance Sikander Zaman Bradford, Optometry Anika Prasad Cambridge, Law Alexander J Priestley University of St Andrews, English and Russian (with a year abroad) Catherine J Procter Manchester, Philosophy and Politics Davina C Puri University College London, Medicine (6 years) The Bradfordian School Notes 24/25 Examination Results 2016

I Pinder JL Business Studies A, Mathematics, Philosophy A Irwin ER Biology, Chemistry A, Psychology A Prasad A Economics A, French A*, History A, Mathematics A Islam M Mathematics A, Further Mathematics, Physics Priestley AJ English Language A, Russian A, Theatre Studies A* Examination A A Procter CJ English Language , French, History J Puri DC Biology A*, Chemistry A, Latin A, Mathematics A Jarman R Economics, Mathematics A*, A A Further Mathematics , Physics R Results 2016 A* A A A Jolly BCN Geography, Mathematics , Physics Raashed A Biology , Chemistry, Religious Studies Jolly JAG Geography, Geology, Philosophy Rashid G Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics General Certificate of Education (A Level) 2016 Rehman MA Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics K Rhodes AC Electronics A*, Mathematics A, Physics A* Kay GA Mathematics A, Further Mathematics, Physics A Robertshaw HJPM Biology A*, Chemistry A, Mathematics A Kay J Economics A, History A, Philosophy A Kay MO History, Physics, Philosophy A A Cockcroft GEH Business Studies A, Economics A, Physics S A A Keating JL English Language, Music Technology, A* A A Ahir SR Economics , Mathematics, Spanish Coen RC Economics, Geography, Philosophy Sagar HG Biology , Chemistry , Physics A A A Psychology Ahmed H Biology , Chemistry , Mathematics A A Saralaya A Biology, Geography, Religious Studies Cooper TJ Design & Technology , Mathematics , Physics A A A A A Kelly LS Fine Art , Latin , Spanish A A* A Ali SM Fine Art , English Language , A A A A Schofield HSM French , History , Spanish Court TR Economics , History , Mathematics , Physics A A A Religious Studies A* Khan FB Biology , Chemistry , History Silver HE English Language, Mathematics, Physics Ali U Economics, History A, Politics A* Khan MY Economics, English Language, Religious Studies Silver JB Biology, Geography, History D A* Al-Jawad ZAMM Fine Art, Chemistry, Mathematics D’Arcy EM Geography A, Mathematics A*, Kirtland RN Business Studies , Economics, Mathematics Singh R Biology A*, Chemistry A*, Mathematics A*, Physics A* A Anstess AJ Geography, History A*, Philosophy A Further Mathematics A* Kraft AL German Skelton KE Biology, Computer Science, Psychology Ashby RJ Biology, Geography A, History Davies HR Biology, English Language and Literature A*, Skinn CF Business Studies, Design & Technology A, Athwal AS Biology A, Chemistry A, Mathematics History L Economics Lathom-Sharp CA English Language A*, History A*, Mathematics A Desilva JP Biology A, Chemistry A, Mathematics Smith AC Business Studies, Design & Technology A, Legg JF Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics B Dewhirst AE Fine Art A, Business Studies A, Philosophy A Geography A A A Liu JA Economics, History, Philosophy Bhagwakar RH Electronics , Computer Science , Mathematics Dixon HL Business Studies A, Psychology A, Philosophy A Smith LH Economics, Geography A, Geology A* A* A* A Lord JAG Design & Technology , Geography, Mathematics Bhogal GS Mathematics , Further Mathematics , Physics Dixon TJ Electronics A*, Mathematics A, Physics Smith-Moorhouse A Biology, Chemistry, Physics A A A* Lovitt JHM Business Studies, Economics, Philosophy Bin-Imran M Biology , Chemistry , Mathematics Dovernor OJ Chemistry A, Mathematics, Physics A, Spanish A* St Catherine BLM Biology, English Language A, French Boden KR Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Downs JSP History, Mathematics A, Physics Stevens RL Design & Technology A, Mathematics, Physics M Bowie WH Economics, History, Philosophy A Dulay AGS Computer Science, Music Technology, Psychology A* A* A* MacDonald HC English Language, English Language Boyle MM Biology , Chemistry , Mathematics Dunn OH Business Studies, Design & Technology, and Literature, Psychology T Twaddle STA French, Latin A, Mathematics A Braich JS Biology, Chemistry, Religious Studies Geography Mackenzie SA Business Studies, History, Philosophy A* A* A* Browne AF Biology , Geology , Philosophy Malik RNR Biology A*, Chemistry A, Physics A A* F V Bryant LT English Language and Literature , Mancey GL English Language, History A, Psychology A Philosophy A*, Religious Studies Fisher PI Economics, English Language, Philosophy A Van Berckel SM Electronics, Mathematics, Physics Manchester CR Economics, History, Physics Bulmer MT Chemistry A, Mathematics A*, McCash BJ Economics A, German A, Philosophy A*, Spanish A* Further Mathematics A*, Physics A* G W Greene IEG Design & Technology A*, Economics A, Physics Mehmood B Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics Wardale JM Geography, History, Philosophy A A C Gundry CJ Biology, Chemistry, Geology Mehmood M Business Studies, Design & Technology, Waring AD Chemistry, Mathematics , Physics Cairess EMJ Biology, Mathematics, Physics A Mathematics Webb JH Business Studies A, History A, Psychology Callender JJM History A, Philosophy A, Spanish A H Webster ER Business Studies, History, Religious Studies Carey MZHB Mathematics A, Further Mathematics A*, Physics A* Hamilton ESV Biology, Geography, Psychology N Wentling EMA Biology, German, Psychology A Naru R Economics A, Latin A*, Mathematics A*, A A A* Handy MJ Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy Weston IJ English Language, Geography, History Chippindale CN Economics , History , Mathematics , A* 1 A A* Further Mathematics A A Further Mathematics A* Harris MGA Chemistry , Mathematics , Whitelaw HC English Language , History , Philosophy A* A Nash HR Business Studies, English Language, Physics Christian AML Chemistry A, Mathematics A*, Further Mathematics , Physics Wilkie R Economics, Philosophy A, Spanish A* A* Newman OR Biology A*, Chemistry A, Physics A Further Mathematics A*, Physics A Heard WE Chemistry , Mathematics , Wilson MG English Language A, History A, Philosophy A* Further Mathematics A*, Physics A* Clegg OP Business Studies, Mathematics, Physics Windle S Fine Art, English Language and Literature A, A* A* A* A O A* A A Hellawell HN Biology , Chemistry , Physics , Spanish A Cleland GM Biology , Chemistry , Economics Ovens CR Economics A, History A, Philosophy A* Mathematics , Physics Hoban HJ English Language and Literature, History, A A Winn EA Fine Art , French, Mathematics Philosophy A Ovens MW Economics, History , Philosophy Holden JS History, Philosophy A*, Religious Studies A* P Y Hudman GD Chemistry, Geology A, Physics A A A Paget EA French A*, Geology A*, Spanish A* Yasin ZUA Biology , Chemistry, Mathematics We extend our congratulations Hussain A Biology A, Chemistry A, Mathematics Patel D Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Yasir ZK Biology, Chemistry, Physics to all of our students on their Hussain I Biology A, Chemistry A, Mathematics A A A Patel M Biology, Chemistry, Physics Yousaf S Biology, Chemistry , Mathematics achievements this year! Hussain YM Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science Pervaiz F Biology A, Chemistry A, Mathematics A A Z Petyt AJ Economics, Physics, Spanish Zaman S Biology A, Chemistry, History Pickles GE English Language, History A*, Theatre Studies A Pike JD English Language A*, History, Philosophy A From the Junior School Headmaster … ��������������������������������������������������24 Arts and Performance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Events ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Sports ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32 Trips and Visits ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33

Junior School 2 The Bradfordian School Notes 28/29 From the Junior School Headmaster …

From the Junior School Headmaster …

Junior School Speech Day 2016 Junior School Headmaster’s Speech

Good evening distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen and boys and girls. Welcome to the Junior School Speech Day

and Celebration Evening. Astoundingly the 1944 Education Act Is it the curriculum the same across all was correct, but we have forgotten its year groups? Yes, all our pupils have access First of all, after announcing my retirement I want to thank everybody for all message – that ‘Every child should have to all our subjects at a level they can access their kind words. And as ever, thank you for recommending this School to so the right to a broad and balanced and develop. How do we get better? many others. Marc Silverside is doing a fantastic job marketing BGS, but word curriculum’ and a broad and balanced What changes do we make because of of mouth always remains important. education. In most schools this is just the data we collect on children? Not just not available. A total focus on Maths and more data, but cause and effect, formative Thank you also to all of you who filled in the parent questionnaires – you English leaves little time for everything and not just summative information. By are overwhelmingly happy with the school. All the responses were well over else. Maths and English are vital but not the very nature of our broad and balanced 95% positive. We have taken note of the survey and where one of us, or a at the expense of other subjects. curriculum we use modern technology particular incident has not measured up to the standards you expect we will and give our pupils an insight, as best we endeavor, as always, to put it right. So a school curriculum should be broad and balanced and our can, to the world outside school including What is school for? And what is the Junior School for? Education, vocation curriculum is just that. We have English, speakers from the world of work. and to teach about life skills. Memory is the residue of thought – it’s what’s Maths and Science but in addition With small class sizes and the ability to left behind when we have taught pupils. We need to teach children so that we also have time for Humanities, the spend time with each pupil each and they learn things, yes, but so they can make sense of the world too. Arts and Music as well as Computing, every day, our teachers are given time to What is the point of weights and going to the Gym? It’s to provide resistance Technology and Sport. We expect teach, and we have qualified teachers in to your muscles so that they grow. Children often ask what is Algebra for and so much of our young charges, front of every class. Our job as teachers will I ever need it? Teachers then go off on the explanation ‘That it’s used in completing more and more open and our curriculum is not to prepare kids every walk of life and that they will understand when they grow up’. But even ended work, independent study, for something, our job is to help children if it’s never used by them again, it’s resistance for the brain, it exercises and mindfulness and resilience. learn to prepare themselves for anything. makes their brain stronger. I still love learning things and I still love change. This is a school that should start where This school exercises children’s brains, it makes them stronger and makes the learner is and not where we think 2them think for themselves. But can we really prepare children for the world they should be. Homework is no good of work at junior level? Yes, we can. unless the pupil is involved and engaged. Maddie Parlier is a car parts factory worker in America. She has a job because We should, whenever possible, use the the robot arm that could do the job just as well as her will cost too much. inverted classroom where pupils prepare The company will not buy any equipment that does not pay for itself within for a future lesson and focus on future two years. When it does she is out of a job. She can see it coming and wants learning rather than regurgitating what to go back to school to learn new skills. they already know. Now with the aid of In state schools our children have now become really, really good at passing the internet that is actually not only Government tests. These tests do not equip them for life today, in the real possible, but vital. They should all have world. We are picking up more and more parents at this school because the opportunity for independent learning. of the new Year 2 SATs. First they are on, then they are off. We track all the … children here and our teachers know everything about them, so why, oh why would we need a SATs test in Year 2 and Year 6 to prove it? The Bradfordian School Notes 30/31 From the Junior School Headmaster …

Speech Day 2016 Junior School Headmaster’s Speech continued … And so to the pupils – my message to you curtesy of Frank Turner: ‘Well I guess I should confess that I am … starting to get old, Leaders should keep their eye on the All the latest music fads all passed me long-term goal and not worry about the by and left me cold, government fads in between, only utilising All the kids are talking slang, I won’t things that are appropriate and worthwhile pretend to understand, for the pupils in their care. Teachers So good teachers – they may be All my friends have long been married, sometimes say ‘I have been teaching for mortgages and pension plans, 20 years’. Maybe, but too often they have unorthodox, idiosyncratic, employing a taught for one year and they have just variety of approaches to get children to And it’s obvious my angry adolescent repeated it 20 times. We need to take want to learn and to question what they days are done, notice that our audience, the pupils are being taught. They are typified by their And I’m happy and I’m settled in the have changed, and so in turn must we. passion, their non-negotiable standards, person I’ve become, breadth of interests, high expectations, But that doesn’t mean I’m settled up As I mentioned before, I like change. understanding of how children learn, and sitting out the game, The best teachers are always wanting to empathy, an insistence on greater do and find out more about their own self-discipline and by their relationship Time may change a lot but some things craft; pushing out the boundaries of their with their pupils. they stay the same, learning and teaching, which is why many And I won’t sit down, exceptional teachers re-work or even I would like to show you a short video If you say it often enough it will start to discard their teaching notes on a regular by Taylor Mali an American teacher. When And I won’t shut up, be a part of you and if you ever falter or basis and look for new topics, and ways, at a dinner party he was asked ‘What do And most of all I will not grow up.’ doubt yourself. teachers make?’, as in how much money? to teach. Children will work harder for Pick up the red book, you all have one. But instead he took it literally. So if you ever Don’t ever grow up – don’t ever stop a teacher they respect, even if they Open it and read your name out loud, you demand more and insist on discipline want to know what teachers make, watch learning. this video or look at your own child to see. have already achieved so much, imagine and high standards. And as Harper Lee the author said to a fan: what you will go on to achieve because: I would just like to say a huge thank you One can only speculate what would ‘As you get older, always tell the truth, to all the Junior School staff to each and ‘For every child that has been born have been the impact if all the money do no harm to others, and don’t think every one of them for all their support. there is a chance in life, spent on technology in state schools had you are the most important being Also to all the non-teaching staff that most To try it all and be someone with what gone instead into lowering the teacher- on earth. Rich or poor, you then can of you never see – you are all amazing. we have inside, pupil ratio and improving the identification, look anyone in the eye and say, “I’m selection and training of the most effective I would also like to thank Mrs Bradley, probably no better than you, but I’m So don’t give up and don’t give in, just and passionate teachers. Where would Mrs Langdon and Mrs Celik who have run certainly your equal”.’ give it all instead, we be now? In a somewhat better the Junior School Parents’ Association so And raise your voice above the crowd place maybe. well. Also all the other parental helpers that And then keep saying: and let them know, But how do you spot a good teacher? a Junior School could not run without. ‘I am somebody You’ve said “I have been here, read my I spot good teachers by the changes I would also like to thank Lady Morrison, I was somebody when I came to this school name, read my name; Simon and all the Governors for their they want to make for the pupils. I never I will be a better somebody when I leave With all I’ve got I’ve taken part, I’ve get tired of a teacher saying ‘Can we try superb support. made a difference, I am powerful this, can we buy that’ and ‘Would it not be But, I could not let the moment pass To the world, I have been here, I am strong great to go on this trip?’ It’s quite humbling without thanking Kerry Howes who has just read my name!”’ to see what some of our teachers are been wonderful and has supported me I have things to do prepared to do for our pupils. A simple trip, Read My Name, Chris De Burgh through thick and thin. So thank you Kerry People to impress and places even now, requires massive amounts of and please give her the same great support I want to go.’ Thank you. form filling, risk assessments and approvals as you have to me. Finally, my thanks go to (that’s how it should be) but teachers who Julie Reilly who has organised me for the organise visits spend hours on them, they last two years, which has not been an easy do not do them for fun, they do them task. Thank you Julie, I think all the parents because they really believe that they will know just how hard you work. So thank benefit our pupils. you to all of you. Neil Gabriel BA, DipArch Junior School Headmaster The Bradfordian 32/33

Junior School Spring National Poetry Day Concert Arts and By C Orviss, Junior School Teacher By C J Brook, Teacher of Music On Thursday 8 October 2015, Performance The Spring Concert traditionally Clock House pupils celebrated features winners of the House National Poetry Day, the theme Music competition held in School for which was ‘light’. a few weeks earlier in the term, The day started with a special assembly and in English lessons pupils read and as well as music from the various wrote poetry about light. At lunch time school ensembles. pupils and teachers enthusiastically The concert couldn’t have got off to a gathered in the Library to share their more unusual start as conductor of favourite poems. A great day was had the Orchestra, Darth Vader (or does a by all! member of staff harbour secret Hollywood ambitions!) held a light sabre battle with your correspondent in the middle of the Price Hall. The groups that performed a Junior School wide variety of pieces throughout the English Christmas Concert evening included the Orchestra, Wind Band, String Group, Flute Group, Guitar By C Orviss, Junior School Teacher Group, Recorder Group, Samba Band By C J Brook, Teacher of Music and Choir. The second half began with Throughout the year, English has a preview of the forthcoming Junior been promoted and celebrated This year the Junior School Christmas Concert took us on a musical tour School musical production of ‘Honk!’ in Clock House as children have of the world, the theme being Christmas Around the World. It featured as the cast and choir sang the opening enjoyed reading, writing and songs from Hawaii, America, Czech Republic, Germany (sung in German), number entitled ‘A Poultry Tale’. As is customary in Junior School concerts performing a wide range of Africa, and the Caribbean. all pupils are involved in a whole School different genres of literature. There was also instrumental music from Ireland, France, Brazil and Austria along with song to finish the evening. National Poetry Day, World Book Day, some good old traditional English Christmas carols which the audience lustily joined in The remainder of the concert showcased with. The second half began with ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ – the Rock Band couldn’t Shakespeare Week and the Book Fair are some of the amazing musical talents of just a handful of events that have been have performed a more appropriate piece and it ended with the whole School joining Junior School pupils both young and old together to sing a lively Christmas song entitled ‘All Around the World’. The concert was held to engender a love of literature and as the various winners of the beginner, learning throughout the School. not quite finished as there was a surprise item to mark the retirement of Mr Riley and to intermediate, advanced and even super wish him well – yet again another country was visited with an Australian version of advanced categories of the recent House ‘Jingle Bells’! Music competition performed with great The range and talent of the young instrumentalists was clearly evident as was their musicality and confidence. There were enthusiasm and excitement of music-making. The concert featured both large and solo sections for string, wind, brass, Shakespeare Week smaller ensembles ranging from the Orchestra, Wind Band and Choir to the String, percussion, piano, and vocal performers Flute, Guitar, Samba and Recorder Groups. A new group making its debut at this as well as classical and vocal ensembles. By C Orviss, Junior School Teacher concert was the Ukulele Group who had great fun playing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to The prestigious musical awards for the Town’. The musical items were interspersed with Christmas readings with all the pupils year were given out at the end of the In March, Clock House pupils joined 2reading with great confidence. concert with Royal House the overall over 11,000 schools nationwide Thanks must go to all the peripatetic music staff who teach the pupils so wonderfully House Music Trophy winners; Isaac Li, well, Mr Smales for his help with the Orchestra and Wind Band, Mrs Orviss for preparing Serene Liu and Elise Stanton-Davies to celebrate Shakespeare Week, the readers, Mrs Allen for all her organisational work behind the scenes, Mrs Green for receiving the Wilkinson Music Prize; and an annual event organised by the teaching the pupils the German Christmas song, Mrs Reilly for all her administrative Sam Bryan, William Crookes, Isaac Li, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. work and Mr Dutton and Miss Deal for the technical support. The biggest thanks however Serene Liu, Tzavier Thornber and Olivia must go to all the pupils both young and old who performed so well on the night and Wasley being awarded the Musicians of Pupils enjoyed reading, writing and demonstrated the great variety of music on offer here at Bradford Grammar Junior School. the Year Trophy. performing poems and plays in the style of William Shakespeare and Tudor cloaks Grateful thanks must go to all the and hats were donned by our enthusiastic peripatetic staff for their continued actors as they enjoyed delivering the work with the Junior School pupils and magic of Shakespeare’s writing. ensembles, Mr Smales (DV) for his help with the Orchestra and Wind Band, Mrs Allen for her stage management and behind the scenes help, Mrs Reilly for her administrative help and Mr Dutton and Miss Deal for their technical assistance. The Bradfordian 34/35

Events

Queen’s Birthday Celebrations

By N Gabriel, Junior School Headmaster An ‘eggstreme’ mystery Red, white and blue was the order of the day when, on 9 June, By N Gabriel, Junior School Headmaster Clock House commemorated the Queen’s 90th birthday. When Clock House pupils returned to school following the Easter break, they were shocked to see a giant egg in a nest at the end of Pupils and staff arrived at school resplendent in the colours of the their playground. union flag where they celebrated The school’s health and safety officer, Mr Thorn was called to inspect the unexplained the achievements of the Queen in arrival and Mr Gabriel called an emergency assembly. The area was cordoned off and a special assembly. the egg was analysed by scientists who undertook a close examination of it. They were They all stood to sing the national satisfied that the egg contained some sort of life form. The school’s CCTV was checked to anthem and prizes were awarded to see how and when the egg had arrived on the school’s grounds. Unfortunately, the CCTV the winners of the Queen’s birthday card footage showed a blackout during the weekend and when the footage resumed, the egg competition. Under a blazing sun, pupils and its nest were neatly nestled under a tree. enjoyed a ‘street party’ style picnic lunch The Telegraph and Argus newspaper, intrigued by the story, reported on the strange across the front of the school building Year 5 History phenomenon and teachers and pupils watched each day in the hope of seeing something which was wonderfully festooned with Workshop happening. Pupils reported the egg moving and seeing cracks appear in the shell. festive bunting. However, as mysteriously as it had arrived, the egg disappeared leaving nothing but a trail of green slime. The source of the egg is still unknown and teachers and pupils can By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head only speculate as to the source of this weird and wonderful happening. On 5 October 2015, Year 5 pupils World Book Day were very excited to welcome an unusual visitor into school: an House Music Competition By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head Egyptian embalmer. World Book Day is always an Pupils were thrilled to assist in the exciting event in any school’s embalming of a ‘real’ Egyptian body and By C Brook, Teacher of Music they learned first-hand how to observe the calendar and Clock House is This years’ prestigious House Music competition took place over two rituals of the detailed embalming process. no exception. Following that, they participated in an days in Clock House Hall and featured a full range of musical sections, Egyptian funeral procession singing and 2 Our staff and pupils looked amazing as categories and repertoire. chanting as they sent their embalmed they paraded through school dressed as body off to the after-life. Instruments ranged from string, wind, brass, percussion, acoustic guitar, piano/keyboard, their favourite book characters. We saw recorder and voice. There were also ensemble sections for both classical instruments, many different popular book characters bands and singers. from Cruella De Vil to Mary Poppins and Pupils from each year group were encouraged to take part and the music making was of everyone enjoyed a literary inspired day the highest standard throughout. All pupils, whether young or old, acquitted themselves of fun and learning. extremely well playing with great confidence, and for many of them it was the first time performing as a soloist in front of an audience. The winners of the various categories would go on to perform their pieces later on in the term, either at the Spring Concert or Speech Day, but it is the enjoyment of music making and taking part which is ultimately the main aim of House Music. This was demonstrated by another record participation of 147 pupils involved. This was another wonderful musical event, and many thanks must go to Mr Barry Jordan for adjudicating at the House Music Finals. He has a wonderful ability of putting the pupils at ease whilst also imparting such sound words of advice and encouragement for the future. The Bradfordian Junior School 36/37 Trips and Visits

Sports Trips and Visits

Clock House Sports Report

Rugby Clock House This year was another busy season A Gruffalo! that saw the ongoing development of What’s a Gruffalo? Sports Day Rugby for the boys in Clock House, with representatives from teams from Under 8 to Under 11. Fixtures were played at both By N Gabriel, Pupils Eesa Rashid, and Roop Hare, were Tuesday 7 June saw the annual Girls Hockey home and away, however unfortunately This year the girls have enjoyed a Junior School Headmaster among lots of pupils who had lots of fun Clock House Swimming and Sports we also had to contend with the weather including making a video starring pupils programme of fixtures, including We were thrilled to meet the Day, one of the most anticipated which intervened for the BGS annual participating in a very wet and cold HMC and the Gruffalo. tournament and other notable fixtures. man behind one of the world’s days in the calendar for both staff tournament held at GSAL. Hockey is Eesa said: ‘I loved meeting the Gruffalo, best-loved monsters Axel Scheffler, and pupils. Clock House was awash constantly gaining in strength and this was that was my favourite part, and the Boys Hockey Swimming enhanced further with its inclusion in the co-creator of ‘The Gruffalo’, who Gruffalo is also one of my favourite books with red, green, yellow and blue A new developmental programme this Over the course of the year pupils from Year 6 sports tour, where teams competed visited the Junior School as part because it’s really funny. I also really liked it as the competitive nature of the year saw the introduction of Boys Hockey Year 3 to Year 6 have represented the against the Welsh Schools champions when Axel drew for us because it was fun of a ‘Mini Literature Festival’ to House competition built up. for the spring term. This successful venture School in galas both at home and away, Whitchurch Hockey Club. to see him do it in real life and he drew in saw fixtures played against other schools cumulating in the annual HMC gala and officially open the Clarkson library. my book, which I’ll keep forever.’ In the morning the four determined teams, and the inclusion of the sport in the annual National Relay Championships, where we Along with getting the chance to meet Roop continued: ‘I liked meeting the Bradford, Founders, Freeman and Royal all Football Year 6 sports tour. This will ensure future had success in the U11 Breaststroke with Axel Scheffler, Junior School pupils Gruffalo and I like that he’s very big and had a debrief in assembly before heading A very short season saw U9, U10 and progression and we look forward to both Will Odgen and Ana Campean enjoyed a day of Gruffalo-related activities snuggly. He’s funny. I also really liked it to the pool for a morning of splashing U11 compete in fixtures again Birkdale continued success next year. finishing first. We also had a number of with an array of festival workshops. The when Axel came into the room and drew entertainment. With races in every stroke and GSAL with mixed success. second places, including the U9 girls’ workshops included arts and crafts tips, for us. His sketches are really good.’ and something for all age groups, no freestyle relay. A highlight of the season reading sessions, making art displays for one missed out. Even the staff got Cricket Rounders was Eleanor Dawson breaking the U10 the classroom, a live drawing workshop by involved with the eagerly awaited and Despite at times battling against a wet freestyle record at Sports Day. The weather has affected the Rounders Axel himself, where he showed pupils his now unmissable staff versus pupils race. summer season, which has seen limited seasons, though all age groups managed very own techniques, and a book signing. Mr Townsend deputised for the absent training time as well as having an effect to compete in at least one fixture. Mr Newsome and did the staff proud as on fixtures, it has been a fairly successful Cross Country Successes were celebrated at the U10 they took victory again for another year. season. This summer has seen fixtures A long season of Cross Country saw and U11 age groups, while development The swimming pool was alive with noise, played in snow, rain and glorious sunshine. pupils from all year groups compete continues throughout the School. Bradford cheering the loudest after they Teams at all age groups have had success for the School across the different races were crowned champions for this year. throughout the season – the highlight held in the Bradford Schools League. being a trio of victories at U9, U10 and Eleanor Dawson and Rebecca Flaherty Table Tennis In the afternoon the focus moved outside U11 at nearby neighbours Brontë House finished second and third in the Year 5 This year has seen many Clock House to the track. The sun shone down on the 2 in the last fixture of the season. and 6 girls’ event. pupils attend lunch time Table Tennis BGS playing fields as the competitors took practice sessions. The highlight was when The school was also well represented their places. The usual Sports Day events, Evie Davies was selected to play for the at the Bingley Harriers competition, in such as the egg and spoon race and the Yorkshire U11 Girls team at nine years old. sack race, were run alongside the more which Eleanor came first and Rebecca traditional Athletics events or sprint and came second. distance races; each House rooting for Other notable mentions their contender to go that little bit faster Netball Clock House pupils also competed in the HMC gymnastics competition hosted by than the others. The two most prized The U9, U10 and U11 teams have RGS Newcastle. The Boys team took third events were the Year 6 Special Race and competed in a variety of fixtures and the place and Eva Shivtiel came third in the the Tug of War. It had been close all competition is improving our standards overall competition. afternoon and when the results were in across all year groups. Unfortunately the Mr Gabriel had a surprise announcement weather saw the cancellation on the At the HMC Athletics, Billy Blacker won the – for the first time there were joint winners annual BGS tournament but the girls still U10 600m and Annabel Petyt was pipped with Freeman and Royal sharing the spoils. enjoyed success in other fixtures they to the post in the U10 80m final. Roll on next year. took part in. Numerous Clock House pupils have taken part in regional and national Athletics and Biathlon championships. The Bradfordian Junior School 38/39 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits Ingleborough Hall Trip to Borrowdale continued …

By G Smith, Junior School Teacher By Junior School, Year 2 pupils On Friday 20 May, Year 3 headed Eesa: Thursday night and Packing off towards The Yorkshire Dales, On Thursday our homework was to pack ready for Borrowdale. I was organised and at what would be an exciting After lunch the children were given a tour had started packing on Wednesday ready and enjoyable weekend at of the hall by Mrs Hughes (Mrs Watts) the for Friday. house keeper, who explained what each Ingleborough Hall, in the village room would have been used for when it Jumana: 8:30 Arriving at School Fire Talk of Clapham. Our first stop was was the Farrah’s family home. Following On Friday, we arrived at school and Coniston Hall Falconry Centre the tour of the hall, as it had stopped Mr Silverside put the suitcases in his car By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head to see the birds of prey. We were raining, everyone went outside and – I was so excited. enjoyed the challenge of the adventure As part of our PSHE curriculum, greeted by Matt, who told us about playground. Lucy: Waving to Parents and the Journey some of the birds and gave us all On the Friday morning I was so very the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue In the evening parents started to arrive excited too. When we left school to set off Service made their annual visit the chance to have a tawny owl for the barbecue. The food for the to Borrowdale I was singing with Ashalina. to Year 5 – an always eagerly fly onto our hand. barbecue came from Keelham Farm Shop It was so much fun. and was cooked by Mr Smith and James anticipated event. From there we went straight to Robertshaw. The food was enjoyed by all Daanyaal: Packed Lunches with our The children learned about evacuation Ingleborough Hall, where we were greeted and some children even described it as Teddy Bears plans in the event of a fire at home and the by members of the hall staff, who showed brilliant! Saturday concluded with a game We had a teddy bears’ picnic at lunchtime. importance of smoke detectors. Road us to our dormitories. After the children of bingo, before the children retired My lunch was a kebab sandwich which Safety was also addressed. The highlight had been helped by the teachers to exhausted to bed. tasted really nice. Adam and I shared my make their beds, they all went outside teddy bear. of the visit was the opportunity to explore Sunday morning was rather busy, as the fire engine!! to play. Everyone had fun playing on the swings, climbing frame and on the the children all had to get up, strip their Elizabeth: Rafting out to Treasure Island enormous lawn! beds, pack their bags and then take them (St Herbert’s) downstairs into the entrance hall and all When we went rafting out to St Herbert’s Following a fire drill everyone went into before breakfast at eight o’clock. Following Treasure Island, everyone got wet. I felt the dining hall for their evening meal. a nice breakfast, the children put a snack freezing cold for the next two hours but I HMC Athletics The choice was pizza or fish and chips. and a drink into their rucksacks, ready still enjoyed it. Afterwards one child from each table had for a quick walk up the Nature Trail to to stay behind and was shown how to set By H Smith, Junior School Teacher Ingleborough Show Cave. Unlike Saturday Laura: Finding the Treasure! their table for the following morning. the rain had stopped and the sun was When we got to Treasure Island, we got On Friday 10 June, 29 children from On Friday evening there was the experience beginning to shine. into two groups. We found the treasure chest before the keys. We needed to find Years 4, 5 and 6 travelled to the of country dancing. The children were not Ingleborough Show Cave was amazing! three keys to unlock the chest. To get the International Stadium in Gateshead sure what to expect, but had great fun The children learnt how stalactites and following Chris’s instructions. By the time keys we had to do different activities. to compete in the annual HMC stalagmites had been formed over a period it was over everyone was very tired, but of 350 million years. They also learnt some Athletics Championships against agreed it had been awesome. After a drink of the names that had been given to some 14 other schools. Representing the and some supper, the children went to of the formations, such as The Jockey’s bed and were unusually quiet within a School in events in both track and Cap, The Mushroom Bed, Queen Victoria’s short time. Bloomers and The Witch’s Fingers. It is said field the students did a sterling job. The following morning for what must that if The Witch’s Fingers drip on you, then 2 This year we were particularly successful in be the first time ever, the children had to you will experience a year’s bad luck. the U10 events with Daniel Grimmitt be woken by the teachers. After getting Hopefully all the children managed making the 200m final, Rebecca Flaherty dressed and making their beds the children to dodge the drips! finishing third in the Girls 600m, Annabel made their way to the classroom to wait Once out of the cave everyone visited Petyt was just pipped at the post in the for the breakfast bell. After doing their diary the souvenir shop and bought souvenir 80m sprint, a photo finish needed before for Friday everyone went into the dining gems, before returning at a leisurely pace Hymers were awarded the win, and Billy room. Breakfast consisted of a choice of to Ingleborough Hall. The packed lunches Blacker producing what we think is our first cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast. were enjoyed sat outside in the sunshine. win in seven years coming a solid first in After breakfast everyone went into By the end of lunch, the coach had arrived the Boys 600m. Clapham to do the village study. Although and so all the bags and equipment were A huge congratulations to all who took it was raining heavily, no one complained, loaded on. Everyone waved a sad farewell part and thank you to Miss Marsden and especially when it was discovered that to Ingleborough Hall and the coach Miss Yates for their assistance. one of the only shops in the village was a set off back to school. All the children sweet shop. Lunch was a packed lunch of agreed it had been a most enjoyable and sandwiches, crisps, fruit, a biscuit and a memorable weekend and they hoped to drink and was eaten inside, due to the be able to return sometime in the not too continued rain. distant future. The Bradfordian Junior School 40/41 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits Georgia: Packing continued … When we got up we had to pack our suitcases with all of our things ready to go home. Our room was a mess because we had a midnight feast, so it took a long time to tidy up. Robyn: Breakfast For breakfast there were cornflakes. I had some beans, toast and a hash brown but it took a long time to get the hot food at breakfast. Afterwards, we had to clear up the plates, Layla-Qasim: Team Activities to find knives and forks. the Treasure Henry: Orienteering The first activity we did was to follow our When orienteering, we had to find team blindfolded through an obstacle numbers and letters and collect them Ski Trip, Le Corbier, course. Then we had to work as a team using stampers. We had to use a map to cross the swamp on lily pads. Next we French Alps to help us. had to find the hidden keys to open the treasure chest. The treasure was some Khadijah: Archery By H Smith, Junior School Teacher The fun didn’t stop when the lifts closed crayons. When we did archery, you had to try for the day. Each evening there was a and get a bull’s eye. First you had to get This year in the second week of the Jessica: The Journey Back different activity including games and an arrow and click it into the bow. Then Coming back from St Herbert’s Island Deputy Mayor Easter holidays, 32 pupils and four quizzes, a chance to explore the local area using three fingers you pulled the string was harder than going there but it was staff members took to the slopes of and swimming in the heated outdoor pool back towards your mouth and aimed. for London, more fun. The speedboat went really Le Corbier and Les Sybelles, nestled – a luxury enjoyed by all. The pupils made fast and got everybody soaking wet! It was quite hard because it made your Roger Evans, the most of this time to socialise and arms ache. in the heart of the French Alps. further enjoy the holiday. Parents were Ashalina: Getting Changed and visits Clock House Despite being one of the largest resorts in kept up to date with regular tweets so they Ready for Tea Abdullah: Archery the Alps, Le Corbier is relatively unknown felt a part of the trip even from home. After we got changed we had our tea. At Borrowdale, I was in the group who had and was an excellent resort for the Clock As usual we ran our annual ‘tidiest room’ We had a choice of pizza, chips and a go at archery before orienteering. When It was a huge pleasure to welcome House ski trip. It offers a range of slopes for competition and each day a pupil was sweetcorn. It was really yummy. I wish we it was my turn – the most points I scored Roger Evans, The Deputy Mayor beginners, intermediates and advanced nominated to wear the hazard jacket – could have pizza, chips and sweetcorn were 90! of London, to the Junior School in skiers with a lift-pass that covers six resorts loved by some, hated by others. A great every single day. I loved my tea. Alexander: Archery September 2015. and offers a wide variety of terrain. time was had by all and 32 tired children Roop: The Walk beside Derwent Water In archery we played a pizza game. Again this season the children were in ski were returned safely to their families ready He began his visit by talking to the 186 and up Cat Bells We had to get cheese, tomato and water, school under the guidance of Philippe, to return to school. junior pupils, ranging from 6 to 11 years, We walked up a mountain called Cat Bells. but stay out of the black circle on the Yan, Michael and Herve from the ESF. They where he spoke about life in London, his A huge thank you to Mr Smith for all his It was very steep. There was a beautiful target. It was excellent. It was the best! commented on the excellent behaviour job as Deputy Mayor, and the importance hard work in making the trip successful view from the top. and attitude all the children showed and of key issues in his role. These included and to the pupils, who were a credit to Archie: Lunch said they would love to teach us all again cutting crime, protecting and promoting themselves and the School. Adam: Bedtime story For lunch we could choose a sandwich. next year. Before bed, Miss Yates read us a bedtime Mine was soggy! the interests of outer London, keeping story. It was called the ‘Lemur’s Tale’. costs of Greater London Authority to a Philippe’s beginners enjoyed plenty of Lemurs live in Madagascar, which is in the Samuel: The journey back minimum and supporting the freedom wide slopes featuring good snow, and 2Indian Ocean. It is off the southeast coast It was a very long journey back. I took a of drivers whilst improving the tube and they made quick progression. Yann’s of Africa. silly picture of Abdullah and Adam in the bus network. intermediates enjoyed enormous blue minibus. I was happy to get back to school runs with spectacular views and an exciting The pupils were also given the opportunity Izzy: Friday Night as I was so tired and looking forward to sense of travelling further afield. The to ask questions throughout the talk. As Before bed we had hot chocolate. seeing my parents. advanced groups of Michael and Herve uncle to two pupils at the school, Isabel Then we went up to our rooms to sleep. were entered into a downhill slalom to Bishop, 6, and Joe Bishop, 10, Roger said: My room did not get much sleep at all. Lorna: Thank you to the Staff compete for ‘Une Fleche’. But it was fun. We would like to thank all the staff who ‘It was fantastic to see my niece and helped on the trip. nephew and meet all the pupils to answer Millie: My Room Carrie – thank you for looking after us their unique and enthusiastic questions In my room there was Layla-Qasim, and keeping us healthy. ranging from transport to housing in Ashalina, Georgia and me. I couldn’t get London. Also, it’s not everyday you get to sleep because we were all chit chatting Mr Gabriel and Mr Thorn – thank you for asked “... what’s the most dangerous thing all night! driving the minibuses and helping out with you’ve had to deal with?” or “... have you everything. Saif: Saturday Morning ever met any presidents?” – it really keeps Abdullah and I woke up at 6.54am because Mr Silverside – thank you for taking all the you on your toes.’ the boys in the next room called Cat Bells photos and joining in with everything. were so noisy! Miss Yates – thanks for organising the trip. The Bradfordian Junior School 42/43 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits Year 4 Viking Trip Year 5 Geography continued … Trip to Clapham By A Buckley, Junior School Teacher On Monday 7 March Year 4 spent By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head the day at Murton Park (the award We were very lucky to have the winning Danelaw Centre for living perfect weather conditions for history) to experience a day in our Year 5 Geography field trip the life of a Viking. Danelaw Dark to Clapham and this added to the Age Village is a unique educational success of the trip. environment that is designed Throughout the day the children explored to support the study of life in the similarities and differences between Viking England. the lower and upper course of the river. All groups worked well on what was The village provided an atmospheric actually GCSE level work and despite the learning environment where children odd wellington boot being water filled, an dressed in costume, broke bread with the enjoyable (and educational) time was had Viking lord, made pottery and even took by all. part in guard duty (with blunt tools) to Year 2 Science Trip chase off the enemy. The children loved the teachers taking on the role of slaves By H Smith, Junior School Teacher for the day! On Thursday 17 September, Year 2 travelled to Baildon as part of their Unfortunately, the reserve was badly Science studies, to visit the DENSO affected by the December flooding. Year 4 Bradford nature reserve, an urban haven of Year 2 wanted to help so they arranged a competition to raise some funds to help Cathedral Visit woodland, meadows and pools replace the washed out classroom and where varied wildlife complements damaged equipment. The teacher’s pet the other green areas in the wildlife competition invited other Clock House By K Howes, Junior School Deputy Head pupils to try and match the Clock House On Thursday 26 May, year four rich Aire Valley. The trip involved teachers with their pet. Some were more exploring the seven-acre reserve successful than others. However, the real visited Bradford Cathedral. Led which is situated between the River winner was the reserve as £350 was raised by Education and Visitors’ Officer and Steve the warden was so proud of Gillian Davis, the visit provided Aire and the Denso Marston factory everyone’s efforts that he came into School in Shipley, West Yorkshire. to report on the process of the clean up. children with an opportunity Created in 1990 on Denso Marston wash to learn about places of worship land for the benefit of wildlife, community and tour the cathedral building enjoyment and education, Year 2 first After some initial training, weapons were followed by a drama and creative helped with a snail survey – collecting also supplied. The Auxiliaries were put to as many snails they could find within a Year 3 join the work immediately with a day filled with writing session. 2particular area of the reserve, identifying Roman Army lamp making in the workshop, further With over thirteen hundred years of history and counting them using a key and weapons training, Guard Duty and learning on this site, there were many stories and recording their findings for conservation to write in Latin. ‘Clock House’ in Latin facts to discover. purposes, before returning the snails By J Watts, Junior School Teacher might be ‘Domus Horologium.’ to their habitats. Who knew there were As many as 24 new recruits have Towards the end of the day the local snails with pink shells in Shipley! enlisted for the Roman Army, Celtic Tribe, on hearing that the fort was Once all the snails had been safely manned only by new recruits, launched returned, the group tried their hands hoping to become Mini-Auxiliaries. an attack. The Auxiliaries shouldered (well nets) at pond dipping, finding an They took along some adults their Armour and weapons and with array of all different creatures lurking in who were conscripted as Optios. great courage marched out in Tortoise the depths. Again these were all recorded The Centurion gave the orders formation, causing the marauding Celts to for conservation and returned to the pond. flee for their lives. A sacrifice was made to In the afternoon, we went searching for and the Auxiliaries had to reply thank the Roman god for sparing them all, field mice. However, since we were unable ‘YES CENTURION!’ They were all after which the Auxiliaries and Optios were to be ‘quiet as a mouse’ we only found issued with uniforms consisting paid a Roman coin for their day’s labour! tracks and nests, no actual mammals, Although now qualified to join the Roman though plenty of toads were hiding in of a neck-scarf, red tunic and belt; army, all the Auxiliaries opted to return to the undergrowth. some fitted better than others! BGS with the Optios. 100 Leading Ladies �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������42 Barnardo’s Mentoring Scheme ������������������������������������������������������������������43 Historical Society ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43 Teenage Cancer Trust ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43 Extended Project Qualification ������������������������������������������������������������������44 Ilkley Literature Festival ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������44 GCSE Physics Challenge ������������������������������������������������������������������������������45 Schools Challenge Quiz Team ��������������������������������������������������������������������45 My Srebrenica Experience ����������������������������������������������������������������������������46 Science Club Physics Olympics ������������������������������������������������������������������46 DofE Award Diamond Anniversary year ��������������������������������������������������46 BGS hosts the Fidelio Trio ����������������������������������������������������������������������������47 Mary’s Meals ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48 Combined Cadet Force (CCF) ��������������������������������������������������������������������48 Community Societies and Activities 3 The Bradfordian Senior School 46/47 Communities, Societies and Activities

Barnardo’s Community, Societies Mentoring Scheme By L Croudson, Barnardo’s Co-ordinator and Activities This scheme is totally unique – I believe it is the only one like it in the UK. A group of Year 13 students meets and mentors every week a group of Young Carers who work with Barnardo’s. 100 Leading Ladies They receive help with their school work and homework. It is an excellent scheme because it not only improves the Young By J Chapman, Pastoral Director Carers grades but gives them confidence Using Nancy Honey’s ‘100 Leading in their own ability and for a short time Ladies’ photographic exhibition they can focus on themselves and not who they are caring for at home. at the Cartwright Hall as its focus, The Year 13 students motivate the Young the School held a ‘Leading Ladies’ Carers to raise self-esteem and confidence event in March to coincide with so that they can achieve more through Historical Society Teenage Cancer International Women’s Day and their education. Feedback from teachers Trust and relatives of the Young Carers indicates By H Baines, Head of History consider the role of women in that they notice a positive difference in modern society, and how modern school and at home. Carers participate The BGS Historical Society meets By L S Allen, Development Executive feminism should be defined. more readily in lessons putting their hand weekly with students presenting up to answer questions and are more Over the last year, the BGS Netball The afternoon began with Nancy giving engaged. At home they are more talkative topics of their own choice, followed team has raised over £1,700 for a guided tour of her photographs and and prepared to open up and interact. by a discussion from the floor. describing her journey in documenting Teenage Cancer Trust, the only these important and successful women. Through the child protection and safe It is a relaxed gathering and all are UK charity dedicated to improving welcome to join in – pupils and staff both Every portrait featured a woman, aged guarding training, and through the the quality of life and chances of awareness they have gained from various teaching and non-teaching have attended over 55, who is a leading figure in her field, survival for the seven young people ranging from scientists, engineers and education-related issues, the mentors have this year. We are always ensured an doctors to entrepreneurs, writers and become a force for good and are able to eclectic range of topics reflecting the aged 13 to 24 diagnosed with designers. Nancy described the collection support the Young Carers with sensitivity. interests of our Sixth Formers and older cancer every day. as a living list of role models for young One example of this was when a Year 13 students and this year was no exception. The charity funds and builds specialist units women in today’s society. mentor thought that a young male carer Our topics for discussion this year included may have been Dyslexic and with help the Gulf War of 1991, the Suez Crisis, Kim Il in NHS hospitals and provides dedicated Students from Years 11 to 13, with staff, referred the case back to the relevant Sung, General Franco, Four women who staff, bringing young people together so and guests invited from other local schools school who then helped the mentor to should be more famous, The Creation of they can be treated by teenage cancer then made their way to one of the upper adapt his teaching style to suit the carer’s the SAS, a Brief History of Medicine, Heian experts in the best place for them. galleries for a panel discussion. The panel needs. Sometimes however, all the Young Japan, South African Apartheid, Protest Players raised money through a range of included Hattie Garlick, former Times Carers need is someone to talk to or just Music and Mughal India. We also welcome School events including the Christmas Fair, 3journalist, who chaired the debate, Rita feel comfortable with. The mentors often outside speakers and were delighted to an online auction and the Fashion Show. Britton, founder of Pollyanna, the famous sense this and it give them time to relax welcome Old Bradfordian Rudi Leavor in Sally Bertrand and Lydia Beckett handed Barnsley boutique, Lis Merrick, mentor and have opportunities for conversation. January to talk about his experiences of over the cheque to the charity. and coach, and two of our BGS Governors, growing up as a Jewish boy in Germany in On the 11 March 2016 the School had Catherine Foster, Teenage Cancer Trust Victoria Davey, lawyer, and Suzanne the 1930s and his emigration to Britain in a non-uniform day and Barnardo’s Regional Fundraiser, said: ‘We’ve been so Watson, Approach PR. The topics covered 1938. Rudi’s excellent talk was to a packed merchandise was sold. The teddy bears impressed with the incredible enthusiasm included Emma Watson’s ‘He for She’ Room 36 and he was very impressed with were particularly popular. The day raised of the Netball team at Bradford Grammar campaign, how far men should be the questions from students. responsible for fixing inequality in society, nearly £1,500 for the charity which will be School and we’d like to say a huge thank and whether men can be feminists too 150 years old this year. In recognition of you to everyone who took part in the (the consensus was that they could). this work the school was nominated for wonderful fundraising events. This money As Maria Hussain (11ZJS) summed things and won the Princess Diana Award for will go towards desperately needed services up afterwards ‘When we debated what Volunteering and attended an awards for local young people with cancer.’ the word ‘feminism’ means and how our ceremony at Barclays HQ in London. At generation could redefine this, it was the time of writing the scheme is in the suggested it now means gender equality process of being entered for the Queens and it really is down to us all, male and Award for Voluntary Service – the highest female, to take it forward.’ award given to volunteers across the UK. The Bradfordian Senior School 48/49 Communities, Societies and Activities

Community, Societies and Activities Ilkley Literature continued … Festival

By E Wragg, Communications Executive BGS pupil Edmund Milwain, 14, from Shipley, was proud to meet the well-known poet and Extended Project Qualification Yorkshire treasure Ian McMillan for the first time. By A L McOwen, Teacher of Politics They met at an event at Kings Hall and Winter Garden, Bradford Theatres In keeping with the School’s values of excellence and opportunity, we as part of the Ilkley Literature Festival, encourage Sixth Form students to enrol upon the Extended Project proudly sponsored by the school where Qualification (EPQ). Ian performed extracts from his recently published novel ‘Neither Nowt Nor Successful applicants to this course undertake research on a question of their choice and Summat: In search of the meaning write about their findings in a 6,000-word dissertation. As part of the process, students of Yorkshire.’ reflect upon their experience of conducting academic research and showcase valuable skills such as planning, research and analysis and evaluation which are key components On the lead up to the event pupils could to success in Higher Education. The EPQ requires a great deal of independent study and take part in a poetry competition with allows our students to distinguish themselves through academic endeavour. an exciting prize to meet Ian in person. Edmund Milwain was over the moon GCSE Physics Challenge Schools Challenge Successfully demonstrating academic initiative and genuine intellectual curiosity this year when he realised he had won alongside were the following students: Quiz Team one of his peers Meg Boyle, 15, from Leeds. By O Theaker, Physics Teacher As well as various readings from his book Michael Beadle Michael Jia The Physics Challenge is a prestigious national competition organised by By A Corrigan, Modern Ethics of stem cell research Socio-economic impacts of immigration where Ian embarks on a journey around the county, trying to discover what lies at Oxford University and run by the School. Our Year 11 pupils were tested on Languages Teacher Kalvis Berzins to the UK the heart of Britain’s most distinct county a wide variety of Physics material, some familiar from the GCSE course but The Schools Challenge Quiz Future of electric aircraft Tegan Johnson and its people, he ended with a very applied in unfamiliar situations. team took part in the 2015 Toby Betts Desirability of a British Bill of Rights entertaining Q and A with the audience. Ethics of stem cell research Jamaal Khan Pupils, staff and Governors at the School We also covered new Physics that the pupils have not come across before. This included regional competition held at tasks such as exploring the mechanical properties of cables for lifts, the loads they could Adam Bradbury Future of electric vehicles delighted in his company and many Ripon Grammar in November carry and the dimensions required. Potential of sports psychology Melissa Knapton queued up to get their books signed in 2015. Competing against seven the buzz of the aftermath. Nationally over 3,400 Year 11s entered and BGS submitted 27 candidates, a record high Annabel Browne Home-ownership as a goal of UK other teams from across Yorkshire, for recent years. A Gold Award is only given to candidates in the top 3% of the country Screen portrayal of dinosaurs housing policy Simon Hinchliffe, BGS Headmaster said: and congratulations should go to Will Robson who achieved this high honour. Silver including Ermysted’s, Ampleforth Adrian Kraft ‘It was a fabulous evening with Ian. It’s a John Michael Burke Awards place candidates in the top 8% nationally and Miles Loney, Henry Stonelake and Comparative evaluation of MRI privilege to sponsor an event like this and Ripon Grammar, the team Social media use and mental health Ben Wood all received this award. scanning techniques because it brings the best and most of Qudeer Ahmed, Ismail Ellam, James Callender exciting literature from across the world Congratulations to all students who took part. Matthew Ovens Takreem Ahmad and James Print media as part of a ruling class to Yorkshire – a place we’re all proud of. Naval policy relating to the Battle of Jutland Hartley once again showed off Gregor Cleland It’s also very important for the pupils to get Gold Commendation Amreena Pervaiz Ethics of water fluoridation schemes involved which is why we held the poetry Will Robson Charlie Andrews an impressive depth of general Public health policy and obesity 3Rory Dickinson competition on the theme of Yorkshire. It’s Silver Theo Azfar knowledge. Laura Barnett Impacts of computer gaming Anika Prasad fantastic for them to meet someone of Miles Loney Although they lost the first round match Lydia Beckett Achieving universal primary education Ian’s calibre who is so down to earth and Henry Stonelake and therefore could not win the overall Olivia Dovernor Gaurav Bhardwaj Jack Reid such a passionate advocate of poetry.’ Ben Wood regional competition (eventually won by Environmental and economic viability Hannah Chaidry Legitimacy of Catalonian independence a very impressive Ermysted’s A team), they of the Toyota Mirai Bronze 1 Ismail Ellam did go on to beat Ripon and Ampleforth Thomas Riley Erin Erturan Will Elmore Max Duckett to win the inaugural Yorkshire region plate Future direction of UK nuclear policy Ben Longfield Sana Hafeji Socio-economic impacts of immigration competition. They should be proud of their Amy Peacock Freddie Koenig-Gimeno to Australia Awais Zahoor efforts and a great time was had by all. Bea Taggart Tom Liu Adam Haq Future direction of Alzheimer’s research Hibah Mahmood Desirability of opt-out organ On behalf of the tutor-assessor team, Bronze 2 Maddy Silberberg donation systems I would like to congratulate these students Alexander Broadbridge-Kirbitson Will Smith Barnaby Vaughan upon the successful completion of the Daniel Field Ruby Hendry Milly Websdale EPQ course. It was a pleasure to support Societal welfare of post-reunification Nasic Zahir East Germany their growth as independent learners and we hope that they can use their EPQ Fiona Holdsworth experiences to underpin a successful Economic desirability of Brexit UCAS application. The Bradfordian 50/51

Community, Societies and Activities DofE Award continued … Diamond Anniversary year

By S R Hoath, DofE Co-ordinator Now in its 14th year at BGS the My Srebrenica Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Experience continues to inspire our young people, challenging them to By H Baines and Danyaal Akhtar Science Club achieve in the four different We were pleased this year to Physics Olympics section areas. build on the success of last year’s This year we have had another 100 Anne Frank exhibition by hosting students complete the Bronze award By V Powne, Teacher of Physics programme and a further 25 their Gold. SUSOMAD’s Srebrenica Exhibition, The DofE Award goes from strength which aimed to use the 20 year As a new addition to the co- to strength and as the number one commemorations of the Srebrenica curricular programme, the ‘BGS worldwide adventure programme for young people in its 60th year of operation. massacres to raise awareness of Science Club’ for Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils has had a successful year. Not only credited with the largest genocide in the modern world. number of Gold Award students at a Pupils completed a variety of different Twenty Year 9 pupils volunteered to train single ceremony, BGS has now received practical challenges on Monday BGS hosts the Fidelio Trio as Ambassadors. They gave tours of the praise from The Award at Buckingham lunchtimes throughout the year, including exhibition to pupils throughout the school, Palace. As part of the Diamond Anniversary building balloon powered cars, extracting parents and the public and participated Celebrations, Old Bradfordian Joshua By L S Allen, Development Executive DNA and making sparklers. Fifteen pupils in workshops with pupils from other Bhagaloo attended a once in a life time completed the ‘Squashed Tomatoes’ Bradford schools on the issues raised, Gold Award Presentation at In November, the Music Department undertook a highly ambitious challenge over six weeks to earn a British which culminated in teaching local Buckingham Palace. project which saw 80 pupils from local schools attend a ‘string day’ Science Association Bronze CREST Award. primary schools. We are very proud of At the event Mr Hoath was presented with with the famous Fidelio Trio from London. This involved designing and building a the way our Year 9 rose to the challenge a special plaque from the DofE Charity prototype using limited materials for a Pupils participated in a day of workshops, masterclasses and rehearsals with the Trio and and the sophistication with which they by celebrity supporters ‘Yorkshire Rows’, cable car system to transport tomatoes our peripatetic string teachers. The day culminated in a wonderful concert in the Price Hall. reflected on their experiences, as Danyaal acknowledging the school’s commitment down a mountain side in Nepal. The aim The concert in the evening showcased the work done during the day. The Junior Akhtar (9BCG) explains: to running the DofE and thanking it for of the prototype was to transport the most Ensemble (made up of players from pre-grade 1 to grade 4) performed five pieces and it ‘Before I entered this scheme, I didn’t giving young people the opportunity to tomatoes successfully down a vertical was marvellous to see over 80 string players performing together. The Senior Ensemble, know what ‘genocide’ was and I definitely transform their lives. Speaking proudly drop of one metre and a horizontal which was open to players who were grade 5 and above, worked on music by Warlock, did not know that racism was so common about their involvement with the DofE distance of one metre in two minutes. Holst and Karl Jenkins and performed Basse Danse from the Capriol Suite and the first in today’s society, and its immense effects. Scott said: ‘BGS has held a licence to deliver There were prizes for best design as well movement of Holst’s St Paul’s Suite in the evening performance. But when I learnt about Srebrenica, it really the DofE for two years and I feel honoured as most tomatoes transported. Four pupils opened my eyes; I became truly passionate to have been invited to Buckingham Palace It was a huge privilege to hear the Fidelio Trio perform La Mer by Debussy, in a new from Science Club in Year 8 got to take about genocide and other major issues in to receive a commemorative plaque to arrangement for Piano Trio by Sally Beamish. The quality of the performance was part in the Physics Olympics competition the world. I felt really happy to know that acknowledge and say thank you for our breath-taking and it was wonderful to welcome world class musicians to Bradford at St Peters School, York, in June 2016 I was able to spread awareness across work with the Charity during its Diamond Grammar School. which involved five mini practical 3both the Srebrenica and ‘Anne Frank + U’ Anniversary year.’ challenges as well as a demanding We hope to welcome the Fidelio Trio to Bradford again and would like to thank them exhibitions to so many different people mathematical ‘Fermi Quiz’. This year’s team Since starting the DofE award scheme an for making the day so memorable. – from primary pupils to adults alike. of Peter Nix, Seb Handley, Theo Horsley amazing 570 of its young people have Many people assume, including me, that and Issy Kenyon came a respectable achieved a DofE Award after volunteering my audience won’t listen, they don’t care. 10th place out of 35 on the day. in their community, learning However everyone did and they properly a skill, getting fit, going on an expedition thought about the valuable messages and, for Gold, taking part in a week-long brought across by the exhibitions. The residential. Doing a DofE programme whole scheme has been fun – especially significantly impacts young people’s working beside my friends and children futures, enabling them to develop vital my own age. Who knew working with skills for life and work, such as confidence, people you’ve never met before can be commitment, resilience and team work. so interesting and fun? This whole scheme has made me much more confident. You should have seen the first time I did an exhibition! My speaking out does not end here – I will definitely stand up, speak out and make a difference from here on!’ The Bradfordian Senior School 52/53 Communities, Societies and Activities

Community, Societies and Activities continued …

Mary’s Meals

By J Chapman, Pastoral Director qualification for those successful cadets. After awarding the prizes at our 2015 Speech Day, Peter Higgins (OB) Overall, modules are being introduced returned to BGS in September to set the School a challenge. He introduced which will attract UCAS points, which in us to a very special development charity called Mary’s Meals. turn will enhance the ability of the individual cadet to generate a good UCAS They currently provide school dinners for over a million children in some of the poorest application. Camp 2015 took place in July countries of the world, and by doing so enable them to go to school. Peter explained that at Wathgill, which is an Army Camp on the any money donated to Mary’s Meals before the end of December would be matched by Catterick Training Area. A wide variety of the Department for International Development, so that BGS could double their fundraising training and experiences were provided, in the autumn term. including mountain biking, navigation, full Inspired by his visit, the School undertook to raise £10,000, and soon blue collecting bore rifle shooting, archery and rafting, boxes, modelled on the mugs used to serve school dinners in Africa, could be found all Combined Cadet culminating in military skills including over the school and fundraising initiatives (cake sales, bag-packing and sponsored events) Force (CCF) section attacks, followed by a 24-hour field were in full swing. As the end of term approached, the fundraising became more intense. exercise. The Contingent acquitted itself 10RWM’s Christmas Cafe made an impressive £700, and the star individual fundraisers well and the demeanour and standards of were Maddie Nix whose homemade Christmas cards raised £200 and Ben Merchant, who By J O’Malley, School Staff Instructor and the cadets brought positive comment made £325 with a sponsored 10k run made up of laps round a squash court! Clock House G Ingham, Contingent Commander from the Brigade Staff. made over £500 and the Music Department raised £850 at their Christmas performances. BGS CCF has had an excellent year, In November, the Contingent participated By Major J M Stott, Former Contingent The contingent trained with Bridlington By the end of December BGS had donated a staggering £9,655 (doubled by UK Aid to in the Brigade CCF Skill at Arms Meeting Commander School and Read School at Warcop Camp £19,310) and we overtook the £10,000 target early in the new year. An unprecedented during which it took an increased 2015. This was the first time that the in Cumbria, and the annual camp for Army total and one we hope to build on next year. number of cadets to annual camp, Contingent had participated in a Brigade 2014-15 saw cadets participate Cadets was at Wathgill, North Yorkshire. in a variety of exciting activities. received its first standard and exercise for many years. It was pleasing to 2014 marked the centenary of World War note that the Bradford Contingent was the participated in its first Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Mushtaq I and the founding of the BGS Combined second largest contingent in terms of trained with Air Cadets in Gibraltar, and Cadet Force. Both events were competition for many years. In numbers that participated in the event. In Battery Sergeants Chivers, Neague and commemorated in school and the addition, it has recently undertaken addition, it was especially pleasing to note Ovens completed a senior leadership contingent was hosted by the Lord Mayor a rigorous adventure training four- that the participants came from both the course at Nescliffe, Shropshire. at a prestigious civic reception. Army and R.A.F. sections of the Contingent, The Air Cadets also took to the skies over day camp, which again, is a first for showing that the Contingent is now The end of term saw Regimental Sergeant RAF Linton on Ouse. The Army Cadets the Contingent. working together, rather than as two Major Mushtaq, Battery Sergeant Major participated in 7.62mm rifle practice with separate sections. Flavell, and Battery Sergeants Chivers and Major John Stott completed his tenure Yorkshire North and West Army Cadets, Neague leave School. We wish them every 3 as the Contingent Commander at the end Since November, there have been a completed a National Rifle Association success for the future with thanks for their of May 2015 and handed over to Geoff pleasing number of new Cadets and coaching course at Ampleforth College, dedicated, professional service to the CCF. Ingham. Geoff has 21 years of military training has therefore been expanded and attended RAF Odiham, Hampshire. service behind him, primarily in the Light to ensure that all levels of training are Infantry as a reservist. Major Stott receives catered for. The Senior Cadets have just the thanks of the School and CCF for undertaken a Methods of Instruction guiding the Contingent at a difficult time. course which will now allow them to become a part of the training team and There has been a marked increase in they have been attached to the other training opportunities over the last year, parts of the Contingent for this purpose. which in turn has lead to increased numbers. These opportunities include This last year has been very busy. The an increased amount of flying time for Contingent has grown, and the variety the R.A.F. cadets within the Contingent of the training is increasing so Cadets will and an independent Adventure Training get as much out of their membership as package run over the Easter period. possible. The coming year promises to be These opportunities are currently being equally busy, but looking back at the gains enhanced by the introduction of modules of the past twelve months, the effort will such as First Aid, which will gain an external prove to be more than worthwhile. Debating Society ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52 Battle of the Somme assembly ������������������������������������������������������������������52 Renaming the Brownlee Pavilion ��������������������������������������������������������������52 Careers in the Natural and Built Environment Networking Lunch . . 53 The NPA Christmas Market ��������������������������������������������������������������������������53 Faiths in the City ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������53 Founders’ Day ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������53 World famous illustrator opens the Clarkson Library ������������������������54 Race for Life ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 Speech Day 2016 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 Spring Fair ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55 The NPA Fashion Show ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������55

Events 4 The Bradfordian Main School 56/57 Events

The NPA Christmas Events Market

Current and former pupils joined the By D Bloomfield, Head of Netball brothers for a handicap run around Lister Park which was followed by the official The Christmas Market proved opening ceremony at the Pavilion, led yet again to be a huge success. by Kevin Riley and Lady Morrison. We have built up a fantastic, well Olympic gold medal winner Alistair established event that makes a attended the school from 1998 to 2006, huge difference to fundraising while his younger brother Jonny, Olympic Debating Society bronze medallist and the current World for our tour. Sprint Triathlon Champion, was a pupil The NPA run numerous stalls including a from 1998 to 2008. bottle and chocolate tombola and a sweet By A Prasad, Senior Prefect and Secretary stand. Similarly our netball players sell raffle of the BGS Debating Society The Brownlee Pavilion now houses a Battle of the Somme permanent exhibition, commissioned by tickets for a chance to win an iWatch and This December the BGS Debating the School, depicting a timeline of Jonny a variety of luxury hampers ranging from Founders’ Day Society were honoured to welcome assembly and Alistair’s achievements throughout beauty products to fine foods. OB Alastair Campbell back to their School and professional careers. The DT department also put together an Founders’ Day is a very important incredible Santa’s grotto, with a special By L S Allen, Development Executive the school to give a talk entitled mention to Stuart Taylor and Shelby Deal day in BGS when the School comes ‘From BGS to Number 10’. Bradford Grammar School held who put a lot of time and effort into together to remember what we To have someone who has been so a moving assembly to remember making it look spectacular. Thank You! The are all about and to reaffirm our Careers in the Price Hall stage is completely transformed significant in shaping the political world all those who lost their lives at the connection with Bradford and during the Labour government was an Natural and Built to create a magical experience for all incredible privilege for everyone involved. Somme on Friday 1 July. the children who come and visit him on Bradford Cathedral. Environment the day. Members of the School community, Alastair spoke about his journey from Joined by the Bishop of Bradford, Toby including students, governors, staff and leaving BGS to becoming Tony Blair’s Howarth, and Deputy Lord Mayor, Alun Networking Lunch Like the Fashion Show, a percentage of friends, meet to commemorate those Chief Press Secretary from 1997 until Griffiths, the School also remembered the money raised on the day went towards who founded the school and who have 2003. Alastair’s talk was followed by a the 14 former pupils who lost their lives Mary’s Meals, which was contributed to By S Flaherty, Careers Coordinator bequeathed resources to its development. Q and A session which covered many in battle. such a great cause. and Chemistry Teacher subjects including the war in Iraq, his Following a blast of the WW1 whistle, a We look forward to seeing you all there This year’s Founders’ Day service was work with mental health charities and service, led by Bishop Toby, was held at the On 23 March BGS held its first next year. held at Bradford Cathedral on Thursday even Bradford itself. School’s war memorial, before biographies 24 September. The Very Reverend Jerry Careers in the Natural and Built Lepine, Dean of Bradford welcomed We were delighted to see an attendance of each former pupil were read to a packed Environment Networking Lunch. everyone and The Right Reverend Dr Toby of over 300 people both from in and out hall of pupils, staff, governors and guests. Howarth, Bishop of Bradford addressed of the BGS community, and a fascinating, Martin Shaw and his family travelled from Professionals working in roles that ranged the congregation. informative and inspiring evening was Knutsford to lay a wreath in memory of his from Catastrophe Operations Manager to Faiths in the City had by all. Debating strengthens skills Great Uncle, Kenneth Bloomer, a former Town Planner to Civil Engineer offered The order of service included hymns, advice and support to Year 12 students which are invaluable later on in life, and I pupil of Bradford Grammar School. He was By R Skelton Head of Religious Studies readings and prayers read by Kevin Riley, hope that our speaker series this year has joined by many Old Bradfordians and other interested in careers in this area. It was Lady Morrison, Chairman of Governors, 4increased awareness and interest in one guests who attended to pay their respects. lovely to see both Old Bradfordians and Year 9 pupils took part in a day of Rishi Naru, Head Prefect, and Simon of BGS’s longest running societies. parents offering the benefit of their workshops, including Hindu and Hinchliffe. The School Choir sang ‘The experience to the pupils. Guests enjoyed Heavens are Telling’. an informal buffet lunch as they chatted Sikh dance, Christian drama and As part of the remembrance service and it was clear that the students gained Islamic calligraphy, as part of our candles were lit in remembrance as the list a huge amount from the event. Indeed, Renaming the annual Faiths in the City day. of benefactors was read. This is always a some of the contacts made have resulted poignant part of the service. Brownlee Pavilion in work experience placements taking Pupils had the opportunity to explore place over the summer. and discuss beliefs with their workshop leaders, producing a film which presented Old Bradfordians and sporting Thanks to all the guests and staff who a series of interviews about faiths and its attended for their support. heroes Alistair and Jonny significance in people’s lives. The film was shown at a special assembly to the whole Brownlee returned to Bradford school. The assembly was expertly led by Grammar School on Wednesday pupils who also had the opportunity to 30 September for a fun run with express their own ideas about faith and its importance in their lives. pupils and the renaming of School’s Pavilion in their honour. The Bradfordian Senior School 58/59 Events

Events Spring Fair continued …

By T Lord, Vice Chair of the Parents’ Association The Parent’s Association has had another busy year supporting the school and funding a number of projects. The ‘Spring Fair’ held in May had ‘carnival’ as its theme where we managed to successfully blend Rio and Yorkshire. We were World famous fortunate in having Amanda Ashby The NPA illustrator opens the as the fair organiser. Fashion Show Clarkson Library The sun shining on the day made it all the more enjoyable. We continue to fund small projects such as the Photography By D Bloomfield, Head of Netball Axel Scheffler, co-creator of ‘The Competition which was available to all The Fashion Show this year was a pupils across the junior and senior schools; huge success, raising more money Gruffalo’, led a Mini Literature the purchase of several picnic benches Festival for BGS pupils to celebrate which are in continual use by pupils; and than ever before for Mary’s Meals and open our new library. provision of a bowling machine that is and our tour fund to Australia this used by cricketers and hockey players. As part of the festival Axel was also joined summer. We were joined again by by award-winning sculptor and writer, Other events organised by, or contributed some fantastic retailers including Race for Life to, by the PA include the ‘Hockey Fun Anthony Padgett, renowned poet and Attic, who continued to show their best-selling children’s writer Nick Toczek afternoon’. Our members have helped out at events such as the Family Farewell support for such a great event, and and children’s writer Saci Lloyd, author of By L S Allen, Development Executive the Carbon Diaries. The collective ran a buffet, held for the first time at the end of new retailers including Proms and series of exciting workshops with pupils Pupils, staff and parents enjoyed May. Our meetings are well attended and provide an opportunity for like-minded Pearls and Himblekind Clothing. from Years 2 to 13 including poetry recitals, the annual Cancer Research Race open mic sessions, talks about their work, parents to get together and share ideas. The Sixth Form students put on a great careers and life experiences and Q and A for Life, a 5km run around Lister All parents are members of the PA and we show and created some great routines to sessions throughout the afternoon. Park, on Sunday 12 June. Speech Day 2016 look forward to continuing our partnership showcase the products. Sarah Varley and with school in the coming year. Talia Goode in particular choreographed Axel said: ‘It was a real honour to be asked Our team joined around 1,200 other some fantastic scenes and the standards to visit Bradford Grammar School to open participants who ran, walked and jogged By L S Allen, Development Executive were raised yet again. their new library. I also really enjoyed around the park, followed by refreshments showing the children my creative process back at the School. This year’s Speech Day on Friday We were also joined by Old Bradfordians and how I come up with my sketches. It’s a 24 June saw Old Bradfordian Jack Appleyard and Molly Orviss who Year 7 pupil Grace Dawson crossed the compered the evening, bringing a fantastic great feeling to have that impact and to get finish line first in 19 minutes and 32 and author Neil Hanson return children reading and also parents reading sense of humour to the show, which seconds and teacher Sarah Flaherty was to School to address the BGS was very well received by our guests and with their children. I think that’s an amazing hot on her heels just ten seconds behind. thing to achieve.’ – Axel Scheffler community. After giving out prizes those taking part. The last touring group 4Grace said: ‘It was a bit tougher than I including Emma Whittam, Carrie Lavery ‘The style of the day really breathed fresh expected but I just kept going. I’m really to pupils, Neil spoke about his and Suzi Duncan also joined us for the life into literature, ideas and words. It’s not pleased to have come first and pleased varied career, the opportunities event and it was great to see support from your average school day.’ – Saci LLoyd with the time and that I managed under he experienced while at BGS and past pupils at an event they had obviously ‘With the kind of postmodern age we’re 20 minutes. I did the race two years ago enjoyed whilst they were at Bradford in where technology is everywhere and when I was 10 and came second.’ the honour he felt being invited Grammar School. it’s an essential part of who we are and Regular training sessions took place in the back to speak to pupils. After popular demand last year, we what we do, it’s nice to revisit the pleasures lead up to the race and we are very grateful A proud Yorkshireman, Neil attended increased the amount of champagne of reading and tradition. The barriers and to Yorkshire Sport Foundation after we BGS from 1957 to 1966 before reading tables available on both evenings which boundaries between who is an author were successful in gaining funding to go PPE at Trinity College, Oxford. He became sold out straight away and as a result raised and who is a poet, who is a writer or a towards our pink t-shirts. a full-time author, writing over 60 books a significant amount for the Netball tour. blogger, it’s all so fragmented now. So it’s including a string of Sunday Times Top 10 I would like to take this opportunity to so important to do this sort of thing where titles and a New York Times Number One thank all of those who helped support the we can go back to experiencing that raw bestseller. His most recent books, The Inn evening; parents, retailers, students and talent and I think that’s a real pleasure at the Top and Pigs Might Fly, are the staff. See you next year! for pupils to see and take part in.’ – bestselling humorous accounts of running Anthony Padgett the highest inn in the Yorkshire Dales. A Level Trip to Rosehill Polymers ��������������������������������������������������������������58 Paris Art Trip ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58 Biology Trip to Chester Zoo ������������������������������������������������������������������������59 German Day ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 Château de Baudonnière ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 German Exchange 2016 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 ‘Project-X’ RAF Challenge ����������������������������������������������������������������������������61 History round up ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������62 Junior Classics trip to Italy ����������������������������������������������������������������������������62 Leeds University Classics Reading Competition ����������������������������������63 Madrid Trip, Easter 2016 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������64 Sixth Form Modern Languages Study Days ��������������������������������������������65 Religious Studies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������66

Trips and Visits 5 The Bradfordian Senior School 62/63 Trips and Visits

Biology Trip to Chester Zoo

Trips The next day we hopped on the metro to hustle and bustle of the French streets this By P M Dunn, Head of Biology visit The Pompidou. This modern iconic was very much a time for chatting about all architectural building did not disappoint we had seen becoming a very reflective Central to the pupils’ success in Biology is encouraging them to appreciate and for many of the group proved to be time. Mrs Horsfield had one last treat for that they are an integral part of the subject; therefore having the opportunity and Visits the best museum of the week. We were the group, to see Paris from the top of The to engage in and experience some of the variety of life that exists on our inspired by the Modern and Contemporary Arc De Triomphe. It may not be quite as tall planet, is invaluable. structure alongside the exhibited Art, as the Eiffel Tower but, the race to the top showing a vast array of works asking for of the Arc up a very steep spiral staircase In February, 45 members of Year 12 travelled to Chester Zoo for a lecture on Biodiversity introspective responses. After Pizza in the set everybody’s heart pounding. It was we and Conservation. Seeing and handling the animal parts confiscated by HM Customs court yard, we hopped back onto the have to say, worth every step. – elephant tusks, snake, alligator and tiger skins and turtle shells – to name but a few – metro and travelled to the Musée de really has an impact. Appreciating the significance of worldwide Stud Books in the Alas, it was time to head to the Hotel and l’Orangerie which is home to Monet’s most conservation breeding programmes of zoos across the globe which help to maintain collect our bags for the final journey A Level Trip to famous paintings. We took time here to genetic diversity, and the importance of educating and including indigenous people in home; we sat a little saddened on the sketch, collage and develop our journals. conservation projects, is important in the students really understanding their role and Rosehill Polymers coach that we were leaving so soon. The We took the opportunity to walk to the effectiveness. Decomposition time line. This visit also gives students the opportunity to trip was full to busting with activities and to Sacré-Cœur and view the beautiful white enter the ‘Bat Cave’, walk round the ‘Islands’ with its orang-u-tan and tigers, not to mention see so much Art was inspiring for all. I By J Richards, Teacher of Design and church on the hill which looks out over the Tropical Realm and giraffe house. believe this is a trip we will all remember Technology Paris. Continuing walking around the for so many reasons for years to come. Year 10 pupils also have the chance to visit Chester Zoo, as an introduction to the IGCSE Paris Art Trip streets we rested our feet at the square On the 22 January early this Paris we will visit again soon! unit on the ‘Variety of Life’. In June, 125 students and ten staff once more crossed the to enjoy our evening meal. This area is Pennines to enjoy a sunny day really getting to grips with the array of vertebrate and year the Design and Technology By S Horsfield, Teacher of Art famously known to have been an area invertebrate animals and plants sourced from across the world. Going round in groups led department visited Rosehill where artists in years gone by have On 4 April, 19 very excited Pupils by their Biology teachers the pupils complete their workbooks whilst enjoying the antics of Polymers in Sowerby Bridge with socialised, worked and lived. the chimpanzees, penguins and meerkats, marvelling at the beauty of the Coral, Flamingo and three Art Teachers, a group of A Level Product Design On the Thursday we visited the Louvre and Reticulate Python whilst hoping for a glimpse of the lions, tigers and sun bears. Mr Norman, Mrs Hepworth-Wood with an ambition to see one of the most Invariably, at least one pupil (face painted) ‘tiger’ travels on the coach back to Bradford! pupils; the visit was planned to help and Mrs Horsfield met at BGS. The famous paintings ever created, The Mona pupils gain an educational insight Lisa. Luck was certainly on our side and we 11pm meet did not dampen the in to how polymers are turned all got an excellent view of the painting pupil’s enthusiasm and off we set which is placed behind protective glass into products on a commercial to Luton Airport to catch an early and guarded constantly. Not only was level, underpinning curriculum every room filled with artefacts but the morning flight the following day. knowledge at A Level. detail applied to the interior was breath Our excitement made it impossible taking and reflected the many Kings of We were very lucky to have had a to sleep on the coach journey, so we France that had once lived and ruled in company, such as Rosehill, so locally arrived a little tired and giddy at Charles the Palace. based who proud themselves on forefront de Gaulle Airport, Paris. The transfer to our innovative technology, specialising in An Impressionist painting session gave the hotel was smooth and we were met by the development and manufacture of whole group time to reflect on all we had RJ who informed the group of important coatings, adhesives, sealants and moulded seen and put into practice our knowledge and iconic buildings on the way into the rubber products. of how to create a painting like Monet’s centre of Paris. Water Lilies. After a quick change a The pupils were able to experience, Once we had dropped off our bags at The well-deserved meal waited for us at the first-hand the recycling and up cycling of Hard Rock Café. We have to say the pile polymer materials into new commercial Grand Hotel Turin, we started our journey through several Galleries and Museums. of nachos from the teachers was finished 5products. The company’s CEO Alex Celik off in a flash by a select few. was very helpful and patient with the However, an important stop at Le Bouillon pupils talking them through projects and Chartier was much needed to restore our Coming to the end of our frantic journey how the company works closely with its energy levels. After reenergising ourselves across Paris, we woke up early to go to the customer base, to develop new products with good food we visited the Picasso Musée d’Orsay. Exhibited here is a massive and technologies to satisfy new needs National Museum. The group was very collection of Impressionist and Post- through R and D. The pupils were able much inspired by the African influence Impressionist work and to actually see Van to see the full journey of the products, within Pablo Picasso’s work and busily Goghs Starry Night and self-portrait was helping them gain a clearer understanding collected photographs and sketches. incredibly moving. Completing our final of commercial manufacturing, design We decided to walk to the oldest park in gallery visit the high rise of the Eiffel Tower and installation. Paris the Place De Vosges, where families called. Mrs Horsfield once again marched relaxed and children played. The park was the group until we turned a corner to see surrounded by typically Parisian buildings the tower rise above the Parisian streets. and shadows from the sculptures and trees We took many pictures and sat down on danced in the breeze. And of course we all the grass to absorb the towering jigsaw of participated and very much enjoyed an ice steel. After the Eiffel Tower we took a boat cream which was also artistically presented trip down the River Seine. Viewing Paris in the form of a rose flower. from the calm waters, removed from the The Bradfordian Senior School 64/65 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits Château de continued … Baudonnière

By E Town and L Wright, Year 7 Pupils travelled there by tram-train – a combined German Exchange vehicle that crosses the countryside like In April 2016 50 students in Years 2016 a train but then moves through the city 7, 8 and 12 went on a trip to streets like a tram. In Kassel we were able Normandy in France. The journey to buy presents and souvenirs after a By S B Davis, Teacher of Modern Languages fascinating visit to the brand-new was long – a six-hour bus ride This spring saw the fourth interactive Brothers Grimm Museum to the port and a six-hour ferry where we learned about the world-wide journey to France and a further exchange between BGS and popularity of their fairy-tales as well as their hour and a half to the château. the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule, lives and academic work. We were also Hofgeismar, with 24 participants able to squeeze through a life-size hedge It was our first time on a school trip abroad of thorns, thus feeling very much part of and we were all so excited. When we from each school taking part. stories from our childhoods. arrived it was very late and we were given We welcomed our German guests to BGS On our way back to Düsseldorf airport a warm welcome with hot chocolate and in January, offering them a rich programme we stopped off at the Wewelsburg near a cosy bed to sleep in. of activities; as well as attending lessons Paderborn. Here in the triangular castle, The next day was jam packed with fun. and assemblies in school and enjoying built by the local Prince-Bishops in the In the morning we had a quick tour and our school lunches, the German group early 1600s, we saw some of the rooms sport, as well as a delicious breakfast. After paid visits to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, created by Himmler as a training academy lunch we made bread (which we ate at the Media Museum in Bradford and went for SS officers and as a place of ceremonies dinner) and we all enjoyed it so much. In bowling at Hollywood Bowl. On Sunday and mystical rituals linked to German German Day the evening we did a sporty activity where they were joined in York by their BGS mythology. This was a slightly spooky but we raced against each other in all kinds of partners. After exploring the Minster area, fascinating historical site. Everybody who different races. we visited the Castle Museum before took part said that they enjoyed the trip In December 2015, Year 7 pupils learning about the history of chocolate On Tuesday we woke up at 7.30am very much, spoke lots of German, and making at York’s Chocolate Story where we had the opportunity to learn about and after breakfast went to aéroballe. learned a great deal about German culture; also had fun making our own chocolate a traditional German Christmas We all agreed it would be good to have although it might be a little daunting at first lollies and tasting a range of confectionary an aéroballe team at school and we to stay with another family, everybody got from the experts. German students products through the ages. also did some French lessons (hilarious). on well with their partners and gained an from Rishworth School took part After our tasty dinner we had orienteering; During February half-term, it was our enormous amount from the experience. in a cultural exchange with BGS, we got really lost so we teamed up with turn to experience German classrooms, We hope to organise the fifth BGS- spending the day here learning another group to help get us out! enjoy local cuisine, go bowling and learn Hofgeismar exchange in 2017-18. about numerous aspects of German On Wednesday we visited the market and about Year 7 pupils’ experiences culture and history. We were all impressed Mont St Michel. At the market we had to of learning German whilst leading by the beautiful half-timbered houses from complete a section of our journal and then the 1600s in Hofgeismar and in the nearby a variety of activities to teach Year we could go shopping. At Mont St Michel towns of Bad Sooden-Allendorf and Hann. ‘Project-X’ RAF we walked round the shops and then we 7 about Christmas celebrations in Munden. We were also shocked by the went up onto the main walls and learnt Challenge Germany and how they differ from sad stories of unsuccessful escapes to some very interesting facts (Harry Potter’s the West at the nearby site of the old British traditions. ‘Diagon Alley’ was filmed here!) border between the former East and West By S J Flaherty, Teacher of Chemistry The Year 7 pupils watched a short sketch On Thursday we did archery and initiative German States, which is now a museum 5about a German family Christmas and exercises and in the evening we had and memorial. Here we had a chance to sit On 4 March, 26 Year 12 students participated in a quiz to check their ‘French night’ and ate snails. On Friday inside an old USSR helicopter, now looking took part in ‘Project X’ with the RAF. understanding (with prizes) before hearing we had climbing and the assault course incongruous in its charming rural setting the nativity play auf Deutsch. The pupils This was an interactive IT game which was the best by far! We all loved and to see the site on the inner German then moved to the DH room to participate the trip and would have loved to have border fence where an East German lost whereby the students had to work in a carousel of activities in which they stayed. It was an amazing experience. his life trying to flee to the West – the together in small teams to solve decorated gingerbread, made a Christmas bullet-hole is still clearly visible. The nearest card, wrote to Santa, completed a By H Chowdhury, Year 12 pupil problems and overcome challenges city to Hofgeismar is Kassel and we worksheet and sang a Christmas carol, I think the trip to Le Château de la similar to those that the RAF meet all in German. All the Year 7 pupils and Baudonnière was very beneficial for us; during real life operations. the German visitors enjoyed their day and we were able to speak French to the staff agreed that it was a most enjoyable way and locals as well as partake in exciting This was followed by an activities session in which to start the festive season. activities such as milking goats at the goat’s designed to improve communication and cheese farm and visiting the caramel leadership skills. The students enjoyed the factory. We did lots of practice for our oral session and it encouraged them to think exams (which are very soon!) and learned about developing the sorts of skills that much about French culture and also their employers will be looking for in the future. terrible taste in music! The Bradfordian Senior School 66/67 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits Junior Classics continued … trip to Italy

By K Meakin, Head of Classics Gloomy weather forecasts for the Bay of Naples at October half term did nothing to dampen the spirits of 42 Year 8 pupils setting off on the 2015 Classics trip. Wreathed in cloud, Mount Vesuvius was at its atmospheric best, and pupils were Competitors in the Junior Latin section History round-up able to scale its heights and look down read a famous but tricky passage of Caesar, both into the crater on one side and across The climax of the trip came with consisting mainly of one of those long and towards ancient Pompeii on the other. This By H E Baines, Head of History Year 9 also had their taste of the First Thursday’s all day visit to Pompeii. In the difficult sentences so much loved by Latin was followed by a chance to roam around World War closer to home, with a ‘WW1 amphitheatre gladiator Thomas Howson students. Performances in this category the spectacularly well-preserved remains The History Department has had Experience Day’ held by the Museum of was mercifully condemned to a quick, were in some cases breathtakingly good. of Villa Oplontis, a Roman country villa its usual busy year with its range Lancashire and the Lancashire Regiment in clean death by emperor Lewis Griffith, Amongst a large number of entries, strong situated outside Pompeii and thought by Preston. This included a tour of a mock-up acting to placate an unanimously performances were given by all nine BGS of trips and excellent talks to the some to have been the property of Nero’s trench, a visit from a WW1 ‘nurse’, being bloodthirsty Year 8 crowd. This was pupils: Takreem Ahmad, James Hartley, weekly Historical Society. The third wife Poppaea. drilled by a scary real Sergeant-Major and followed by a moving recitation of Pliny’s James Harwood, Arshia Haider, Armani Mir, Year 11 First World War Battlefields team-building activities with the soldiers of Frescoes on the walls here coupled with eye-witness account of the eruption, ably Hanna Panni, Salya Noor, Danyal Akhtar, Trip in October was given extra the Lancashire Regiment. the generous dimensions of rooms, performed by Alice Barnes, Max Bradley, and Bilal Al-Hassan. Takreem Ahmad was gardens and even swimming pool gave us Isabella Kenyon and Daya Dhesi. On the given an honourable mention: as first Year 8 got to grips with the life of mill poignancy as it tied in with our BGS a sense of the life of leisure and luxury lived final evening, pizza, shopping and ice performer he set the standard high and apprentices during the Industrial WW1 Commemoration Project. by some under the rule of the emperors. cream in Sorrento made the perfect end gave a very confident performance Revolution with our visit to the always Poignantly, several of the mosaics we to an unforgettable trip. which conveyed Caesar’s meaning well. In conjunction with the Old Bradfordians excellent Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, went on to see in Naples Archaeological Meanwhile Danyal Akhtar gave a stunning Association and the OB Club (London), Cheshire. Year 12 Historians spent a day Museum the following day were designed performance: communicative, direct and former Head of History, Nick Hooper, is in York getting to grips with the impact to remind the viewer of Death, the great thoroughly convincing from start to finish, researching the biographies of all the of the Reformation through a study visit 219 Old Bradfordians on our School war leveller who comes to rich and poor alike. with the majority of the speech committed to the always impressive York Minster, Leeds University Classics to memory, he certainly deserved his first memorial and special commemoration Continuing heavy rain in Herculaneum on and a number of smaller historic churches prize in this section. services held in school on the centenary in York. They were also able to go to an Wednesday gave us a memorable insight Reading Competition of each death. 1915 was a year which saw A Level lecture day on Revolutionary into the original purpose of all those tall In the Intermediate Latin category mounting casualties, and the visit to the Russia in Manchester, giving them a pavements and stepping stones! Shelter competitors from several schools gave By K Meakin, Head of Classics graves of the three OBs all killed during taste of proper university style lecturing. was found in the still intact baths, where readings of Horace’s 11th Ode, carpe December 1915 in the first gas attacks of pupils were able to admire the original diem. Alex Doulah, Sophie Still, Claudia For many of the Sixth Form though, the Thirty-five pupils entered this prestigious annual competition, in which the 2nd Battle of Ypres was moving. floor mosaics as well as hunt for evidence Kenyon, Aman Ismail, Jonny Milner, Finlay highlight was the opportunity to visit of the Romans’ underfloor and even the works of Greek and Roman poets, novelists and statesmen are Mears-Young, Edmund Milwain and Saul Krakow and Auschwitz in conjunction behind-the-wall heating systems. performed aloud to an audience as they used to be in the ancient world. McShane all gave thoughtful readings with the RS Department. of this poem. Alex Doulah achieved Those who braved the floodwater The judges commented on the very high standard of entries, and congratulated all The Historical Society continued with honourable mention here for continuing draining in torrents down to the original participants on their fluency and expressiveness, as well as their sheer nerve. its weekly meetings with a wide range his performance, unfazed by the noisy sea front were rewarded with moving 5 of presentations, mostly by Sixth Form Entrants in the Junior Greek section included James Hartley, Alicia Hawksworth, Saul arrival of latecomers! Saul McShane took close-up views of the skeletons of some students, on topics from the early Mughal McShane, Edmund Milwain, Jonny Milner and Finlay Mears-Young. Competitors had second place with a strikingly clear and of those inhabitants of the ancient town Emperors to the Armenian Genocide to to read one of Aesop’s fables and against stiff opposition Finlay Mears-Young took expressive reading. who perished in the pyroclastic blasts Kim Il Sung. The highlight of the year was second place for his clear and convincing recital. that followed the 79 AD eruption. Back at In the hotly contested Senior Latin the talk in January from OB Rudi Leavor the hotel, pupils participated in a quiz on In the Senior Greek category, competitors Adam Jackson and Shihab Basit read section, Gaurav Ghardwaj, Hannah who, as a Jewish refugee from Nazi what they had learned so far. All groups part of a speech composed 25 centuries ago by the Greek orator Lysias. Shihab was Chaudry, Adam Jackson, Shihab Basit Germany, attended BGS from 1938. impressed teachers with how much commended on his expressive, well-modulated phrases and won first prize. and Matthew Parry each gave their own To hear his experiences first hand of how knowledge they had retained, but a Minimus Latin entrants gave group performances in Latin of the story of Little Red interpretation of a speech in which Cicero life in Berlin changed once Hitler came tie-breaker question on the height of Riding Hood. From the six groups entering, both of the BGS groups achieved special launches an attack on notorious Roman into power, and what it was like to arrive Mount Vesuvius saw Lex Galloway lead mention and impressed the audience with their costumes and amusing additions to sex-goddess Clodia. The standard was as an 11-year-old exile was, as one pupil his team to victory. the script. Team Quintus, consisting of Adair Doulah, Fraz Ahmad, Grace Cogan, Tom high, with well-rehearsed entries from a commented, ‘like touching history’. Ashby, Hassan Sajad and Becca McCash were especially complimented on their lively number of schools. Ultimately, the judges A big thank you to colleagues both in and presentation and flawlessly memorised lines, with Hassan’s clear diction from beneath found it impossible to choose between outside the History Department who have a wolf mask particularly impressing the judges. Meanwhile Team Caecilius was greatly two quite different and equally impressive supported all these initiatives, and to our enjoyed by audience and judges alike, and was felt to go the furthest of all six groups in performances: two first prizes were pupils for engaging so enthusiastically with terms of bringing the Latin to life: Harry Burns, Rohan Lalli, Wlyatt Butt, Freddie Azfar, therefore awarded, to Hannah Chaudry history in all its forms. Aisha Qureshi and Jasmine Madeley took well-earned first place. and Matthew Parry. The Bradfordian Senior School 68/69 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits continued …

The process of collecting stamps was Sixth Form an arduous one and, in many ways, the Modern Languages treatment that the family received in the refugee centre was little better than life in Study Days East Germany. This thought-provoking film encouraged students to think about issues By B Cuesta-Gonzalez, Head of Spanish of democracy and dictatorship and to consider how they would have Every year, the Association for approached life in East Germany. Language Learning organises a The Spanish film was ‘The Motorcycle series of Sixth Form Study Days Diaries’, a poignant story about Ernesto held at the Showroom Cinema in Che Gevara, the iconic Argentinian revolutionary. It depicted his young years, Sheffield. This year, BGS students as a student of Medicine about to graduate, studying German and Spanish had who embarks on an adventure across the the opportunity to attend in March. South American continent with his friend, Madrid Trip, Easter 2016 Alberto Granado. As the adventure, initially Separate workshops are held for Lower centered on youthful hedonism, unfolds, Sixth and Upper Sixth, focussing on Guevara discovers himself transformed By G Woods, Academic Director different aspects of the courses each year. by his observations on the life of the In the afternoon, students from both year impoverished indigenous peasantry. Seventeen members of Year 10 and Year 11 set off from school on Easter On the final morning of our visit we groups come together to watch a film in Sunday with Frau Murach and Mr Woods heading for Liverpool Airport visited the Bernabéu stadium, home of Real the language being studied, having had an Through the characters they encounter on their continental trek, Guevara and for our flight to Madrid and a week-long linguistic and cultural stay in the Madrid CF and toured the players’ dressing introductory session led by an expert in the rooms and the Real Madrid museum. It was field of cinema to set the scene and talk Granado witness first-hand the injustices Centro de Intercambios Escolares, a centre for educational exchanges. a fascinating insight into one of the world’s about the main characters. that the destitute face and are exposed to people and social classes they would We started the first full day of our stay with a walking tour of Madrid, focusing on the richest and most successful football clubs As in previous years, the day included a have never encountered otherwise. To parts of the city built for the Hapsburg dynasty, and culminating in a fascinating tour of and gave us some great photographic presentation by a leading exam board their surprise, the road presents to them the Royal Palace. After visiting the Plaza Mayor, perhaps the most famous landmark in opportunities. member on maximising performance both a genuine and captivating picture the city, we visited a local market and marvelled at the range of produce on offer. Throughout our visit we were in the relevant examination. This session of Latin American identity. This is an 5 On another day, we visited the world-famous Prado museum, stuffed with art and accompanied by staff from the Centro was full of tips and advice on how to inspiring movie and a perfect way to sculpture from around the world, although we concentrated on two Spanish Old Masters, de Intercambios Escolares who worked obtain the highest grades in speaking, discover the many wonders of the Latin Goya and Velázquez. We spent a couple of very interesting hours in the museum, but very hard to give us a real flavour of life in writing, listening and reading and was American continent. could easily have spent the whole day there, as there are so many works of art to see. the Spanish capital and to teach us lots of well-received by the Sixth Formers. The The study day was an excellent opportunity Later in the week we returned to the theme of art with a visit to the Reina Sofía Museum Spanish. The centre also allowed us to use workshops covered a range of AS and A2 for students to brush up their knowledge which is the Spanish museum of modern art. There we were able to see Picasso’s their swimming pool and to play football topics, including speaking practice and and skills and to pick up hints and tips to world-famous canvas Guernica, completed in June 1937, which depicts the horrors of in the afternoons and evenings, and we discussions about immigration, that most help them as they enter the revision period war. By way of contrast, we were also able to enjoy the beautiful Retiro park, the green enjoyed great Spanish food and some relevant of current affairs topics. for their AS and A2 examinations. lung of the Spanish capital, and there were also plenty of opportunities for shopping in beautifully sunny weather. All in all, we This year, the German film was ‘Westen’, the Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía. spent a fantastic week getting to know adapted from Julia Franck’s novel Madrid and its surroundings, learning We had two excursions out of the city to local places of interest. One day, we visited ‘Lagerfeuer’ and told the story of a mother about history, art and football, speaking the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial to see the El Escorial monastery, burial site of and child who chose to leave East Germany and hearing the language and enjoying the Spanish kings and queens of the Hapsburg and Bourbon dynasties. We travelled for a better life in the West. On arriving in great Spanish hospitality. to the small town of Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO world heritage site, seat of the original West Germany, the family was placed in Complutense University, one of the oldest universities in the world, and birthplace of a refugee centre and the mother had Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quijote, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the to collect a number of stamps before Spanish language. We saw the oldest part of the university, the birth house of Cervantes receiving permission to leave and make and one of the oldest preserved theatres in Europe. a new life in West Germany. The Bradfordian Senior School 70/71 Trips and Visits

Trips and Visits continued …

‘It’s hard to say if you should enjoy a trip to Auschwitz and the surrounding area, but the visit to Krakow was without a doubt the most moving, yet most enjoyable trip that I have ever been on. Krakow itself is a fantastic city, we spent our first day exploring the rich heritage of the city, discovering the events that helped shaped it to this day. Our 2nd day in Poland however was when the emotions of the trip caught up with us. It was the day that Religious Studies we visited the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps. It’s hard to describe how visiting a place of such extreme horror makes you By R Skelton, Head of Religious Studies feel, everyone in a way, seemed to feel a The year has been a busy one little bit empty throughout our time in the camps. The room full of shoes however, for the Department but a very was when people began to feel that the successful year. The ‘Faiths in events that had occurred 7 decades ago the City’ event in October 2015 were more than just something seen in a documentary, the baby shoes in particular for Year 9 was magnificent. Faith elicited the strongest reaction. The trip was leaders from different religious emotionally draining, but it is something communities in Bradford and the I feel needed to be experienced. The wider Yorkshire area made excellent following day was perhaps one of the most emotional experiences of my life. Anika Prasad (13HJB) echoes the On the 18 and 19 March, the Religious contributions to a very busy day. After exploring the Oskar Schindler emotional intensity of the whole Studies Department took 15 Year 11 pupils museum and visiting the Jewish Quarter Year 9 pupils experienced all six workshops experience: on a Religious Studies trip/retreat to the of Krakow, we then watched the film and fed back at the end of the day. They seaside town of Whitby. The trip fulfilled adaption of Schindler’s life, Schindler’s ‘They say that visiting a place like experienced Hindu dance, Sikh dance, aims of guiding the GCSE students in list. First visiting Auschwitz and seeing the Auschwitz-Birkenau affects every individual Islamic calligraphy, Christian theatre, revision for their exams. We arrived at camps first hand, followed by seeing the in a different way, so I wasn’t entirely sure Jewish literature and Buddhist practice and Sneaton Castle on the Friday evening museum of Schindler’s factor, the film what to expect. Looking back now, meditation workshops. Pupils thoroughly and had a lovely dinner followed by brought everything home. It was hard to however, it was undoubtedly the most enjoyed and benefited from the day. helpful revision sessions. The next day, watch, more than a few tears were shed chilling experience I’ve ever had, and it Each Form had the opportunity to video we visited Whitby Abbey and the memorial in the room when the film ended, but it will remain with me for many years to interview the workshop leaders about their of Caedmon. Later in the day we visited perfectly captured what we had seen on come, I know. Seeing the human hair; faiths – their commitment to faith and how Sneaton Castle’s chapel and a tour was the trip so far, it was the best way for us to the faces of the victims on the walls, the it affects their daily lives. The video was led by a couple of charming sisters of the broadcast to the School in a fantastic finally see, how real the Holocaust was. set of keys, shoes, family portraits that were brought, with the relentless hope of Order of the Holy Paraclete. The rest of the assembly in November led by Year 9. Our final day in Poland ended on a return. Suddenly the victims become so day was filled with revision sessions, tea somewhat lighter note, we visited the The Philosophical Society has continued much more than a number, and nothing breaks and free time. After a final meal on salt mines of Krakow, deep underground. to grow and grow. This year we have had can prepare you for the numbness that the Saturday night, we returned home 5fantastic debates and discussions ranging It was nothing short of spectacular. The feeling spiritually rejuvenated and in a brings. For me personally, I was speechless, carvings in the rock, the sculptures and from abortion, euthanasia to free will and angry, and actually quite scared. Scared peaceful state of mind coming up to the particularly the various churches Marxism. Fantastic contributions from that human beings not dissimilar to us exam season. throughout the mine were a wonderful pupils and led by Sixth Form students. were, and are still capable of committing way to round off the trip. It really was a true For many of the Sixth Form though, the such atrocities. The words of the memorial representation of Krakow, hidden away highlight was the opportunity to visit at the far end of Birkenau extermination from much of the world, but beautiful Krakow and Auschwitz in conjunction with camp should never, ever, be forgotten: nonetheless. Krakow was universally the History Department. Adam Bradbury “For ever let this place be a cry of despair popular with everyone on the trip in spite (12MM) writes of the experience: and a warning to humanity”.’ of the cold weather. Everything from the scenery, to the people, and in particular the The Sixth Form Religious Ethics conference food was unbelievable. While everyone in Manchester in February 2016 was a had a fun time visiting Poland, we all I feel, brilliant event. The Central Methodist Hall came away with a new perspective of the was filled to the brim with A Level students. Holocaust and the tragedy that occurred. The speakers and presentations were It was hard, upsetting even, but a trip that excellent and the content extremely truly created a lasting imprint. If I had to relevant and delivered by Dr Peter and sum up the trip, it was thoroughly worth it.’ Charlotte Vardy. Arts Trail ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������70 Christmas Concert 2015 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������70 Chamber Concert 2015 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������70 ‘Grease’ ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 71 Nine Lessons and Carols ������������������������������������������������������������������������������72 Grassington Festival ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������72 Spring Concert 2016 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������72 Summer Concert 2016 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������73

Arts and Performance 6 The Bradfordian Senior School 74/75 Arts and Performance

After Danny and Sandy’s dramatic reunion, the audience were hooked and eager to see how the lovers’ feud would Arts and play out. Scenes were met with heavy laughter, sighs and gasps. Highlights included Kenickie’s (played by Harry Sagar) confident rendition of ‘Grease Lightening’, Performance which involved the slick chorus boys wheeling onto the stage a real car, as the T-Birds joined him in a perfectly choreographed performance that emanated the gang’s characteristic ‘attitude’. Lacking his own car, a clueless Roger (played by Henry Taggart) strove to impress an awkwardly ‘geeky’ Jan (played Arts Trail by Siena Anderson) with his ‘Mooning Song’, which despite his sincere chivalrous efforts was met with roars of laughter from By S Horsfield, Teacher of Design and the audience every night. More successful Technology in melting the audience’s heart, at least, During the Open Day the Art was Doody’s (played by Ed Paget) romantic department had many exciting and beautifully sung ‘Those Magic Changes’. Christmas Concert 2015 The Guardian Angel’s (played by Jake and imaginative activities running. Keating) witty and skilfully sung ‘Beauty Visitors had the chance to participate in By E White, Director of Music School Drop Out’ perfectly concluded the producing an animated film which ran first act, leaving the audience eager for the live during the day and an arts trail testing The Christmas Concert on Tuesday 8 December was a fitting end to a busy second half. our younger visitors to recognize artists and enjoyable term of music-making. After the interval, the prom scene wowed throughout the department. The Arts Trail Large junior groups performing were Junior Orchestra, playing ‘Treasure’ by Bruno Mars, the crowd yet again, through its lively winners Poppy Ibbetson and Landon and Junior Choir, who sang three songs, ‘Electricity’ from Billy Elliot, the spiritual ‘Elijah hand jives and authentic and colourful Crowther from Westville House School and Joshua’ and the Hebrew song ‘Al Shlosha D’Varim’, arranged by Naplan. The newly- costumes. Vince Fontane (played by both revisited the School to be presented formed Junior Chamber Choir, a smaller, auditioned choir, sang a beautiful arrangement Alex Priestley) was disturbingly convincing with their prizes of a selection of fabulous of the ‘Water of Tyne’. Singing featured prominently in the programme, with further as the sleazy compère and huge art materials. A fantastic result and much performances of John Rutter’s ‘Noel Nouvelet’ and ‘The Birthday Carol’ by the Senior congratulations must go to the chorus fun was had by all on the day. Choir and Senior Chamber Choir. Another newly-formed choir, the Close Harmony Group who successfully managed to dance in sang ‘White Winter Hymnal’, a song made popular by the American group, The Pentatonix. perfect unison for such a sustained period Soul Band, The Wickermen, and Concert Band entertained us with music ranging from of time. In the second half, the atmosphere Jungle’s ‘Busy Earnin’’ to the folk-inspired ‘10,000 Miles Away’ by Bellowhead. Who could of the play took a notable change, as forget Big Band’s take on ‘YMCA’, complete with costumes and moustaches; the sight of characters were faced with dilemmas and hundreds of audience members doing the actions in the Price Hall was something to hardship. Rizo (played by Clementine Hall) behold! Before our final carol, the Senior Orchestra performed the ‘Overture from the didn’t leave a dry eye in the house with her Marriage of Figaro’ and a lively rendition of Leroy Anderson’s ‘Sleigh Ride’. emotionally charged and heartfelt ‘There are Worse Things I Could Do’ – here, her performance skills honed as an A2 Theatre Studies student shone through.

Music ranged from Adele’s ‘Rollin’ In the However, a particularly special mention 6Chamber Concert ‘Grease’ must go to the exceptional leads of the Deep’ by the Senior Brass Ensemble, to Chopin, Purcell and Lennox Berkeley. show Danny and Sandy (played by 2015 Matthew Boyle and Ruby Hendry). Ensembles performing were the Junior By L A Kirk, Teacher of English Saxophones, Clarinet and Flute groups and Both characters underwent enormous By E White, Director of Music Senior Guitar group. The concert ended It is difficult to articulate the excitement and anticipation which swept transformations, which they conveyed with a massed Senior and Junior Brass through the School as the Hockney Theatre was transformed into 1950s convincingly and movingly to the crowd. The Autumn term’s Chamber Matt and Ruby’s ability to perform to the group performance of the ‘William Tell American Rydell High School. After weeks of rigorous dance, music and Concert, held in the Price Hall on Overture’ by Rossini. highest standard as well as deliver song drama rehearsals, the cast welcomed an eager and bursting crowd to after song with expert ease is admirable 26 November, was an opportunity The standard of musicianship on show transport themselves into the gossipy world of the Pink Ladies, T-Birds and conveyed a standard not often seen for soloists and ensembles to was as high as ever and the hard work in school productions. and amount of practice undertaken by and of course, ‘Grease Lightning’. perform together for the first The level of talent, commitment and the groups and individuals was obvious. As the lights went up, the audience were met with an enthusiastic chorus and the time this academic year. Congratulations to all performers and enthusiasm displayed by all involved ‘too-cool-for-school’ T-Birds and Pink Ladies singing ‘Grease is the Word’ before deserves huge praise; congratulations We were treated to a variety of thank you to the teachers involved in Patty Simcox’s (played by Becky Wilkie) memorable entrance; special mention must performances from pupils in all year preparing such wonderful ensembles. to the cast, band, backstage helpers, go to Becky for her ability to master Patsy’s irritating cheeriness so precisely, much to technicians and staff involved in making groups, many of whom have achieved the laughter of the audience – she is certainly deserving of winning the Drama Prize. successes in music exams or competitions. this a truly exceptional show. The Bradfordian 76/77

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Grassington Festival

By E White, Director of Music For the last two weeks of June, Grassington comes alive as artists, bands and art enthusiasts come together to perform at this well- Nine Lessons and regarded Festival. The Festival features live performances of Spring Concert 2016 Carols Service music, dance and drama as well as workshops, talks, walks and By E White, Director of Music Summer Concert 2016 By E White, Director of Music creative challenges. We held our Spring Concert in By E White, Director of Music The wonderful surroundings This year, performers ranged from Hue the magnificent surroundings of Bradford Cathedral provided and Cry, the wonderful Hackney Colliery of the Price Hall on 15 March. On the evening of Tuesday 28 June, performers, parents and staff gathered an atmospheric setting for our Band, to comedian Rich Hall, Marc Almond The concert featured items from in the Hockney Theatre for our annual Summer Concert. The heavens and Toyah Wilcox. The BGS Concert Band inaugural service of Nine Lessons have become a regular feature of the our large school ensembles as had been unrelenting throughout the afternoon’s rehearsals, and as the and Carols. Festival now, and performed in the main well as solos from some of our strawberries and cream, fruit juice and Pimms began to flow at the drinks The opening welcome address was square for the 14th year in a row. Playing to Year 13 musicians. Wonderful reception out on the cricket pitch, albeit under canvas, the rain it surely did a lively and very full town square, the given by the Dean, the Very Reverend performances from all five of our continue to pour. Jerry Lepine, and led to a beautiful Concert Band and singers entertained us unaccompanied first verse of ‘Once in with over 20 hits, such as ‘Uptown Funk’, school choirs, The Wickermen, Audience and performers were welcomed, refreshed, and then damp but certainly not Royal David’s City’, sung by the very ‘Valerie’ and ‘Superstition’. Jazz Ensemble, Soul Band, Senior deterred, assembled eagerly around tables and chairs in the theatre space that had been talented John Scholey. Senior Choir The event has become a real highlight in Orchestra and Concert Band also transformed into an intimate jazz club setting for the evening. The summer sky may have been dark and drab, but the music that followed was quite the contrary. performed John Tavener’s ‘The Lamb’, the school year and we are extremely entertained us and got everyone’s followed by Junior Choir’s ‘The Little Road privileged to be invited back to perform. Superb vocal performances by Lydia Crabtree, Year 7, and Alicia Pollard, Year 7, were met to Bethlehem’. Close Harmony Group Congratulations to all involved and a feet tapping. with rapturous applause. Grace Lancaster Year 9 performed a delightful arrangement of provided a slight departure from the more special thank you to the conductor of Soloists at our concert were Alex Christian ‘Nessun Dorma’ from Puccini’s ‘Turandot for French horn and piano’, and the Junior traditional repertoire with a jazz-inspired the band, Mr David Roberts. and Annabel Smith-Moorhouse, Shiraaz Saxophone Ensemble’s performance of ‘Street Collection Medley’ had the audience acapella arrangement of ‘Silent Night’ Ali, Alex Priestley, Emma Irwin and Sarah dancing in their seats with its infectious funk rhythms. which was a wonderful contrast to Samuel Twaddle, performing music from Vaughan Making their Summer Concert debut, the Senior Choir gave a stirring performance of 6Scheidt’s ‘A Child Is Born in Bethlehem’ Williams, Poulenc, Einaudi and Paradis to Brahms’s ‘How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings’, made ever more poignant due to the fact that with semi-chorus quartet. No Carol Service an arrangement by one of our peripatetic tonight’s choir performance was the last under the conductorship of Alex Woodrow, would be complete without the music of music teachers. Four of our pupils, James Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral who leaves us to take up his new position of John Rutter and he was well represented Pike, Aiden Dulay, Ed Truby and Fin Director of Choral Music at Solihull School from September 2016. with the ‘Sans Day Carol’ (Senior Choir), Mears-Young performed ‘Everlong’ by the ‘The Colours of Christmas’ (Junior Choir), Foo Fighters. The evening was a wonderful After the performance the choir officially thanked Mr Woodrow for his tremendous his arrangement of ‘Noël Nouvelet’ way of celebrating the talents and hard work with our school choirs over the last four years, and presented him with flowers (Senior Choir) and ‘Dormi Jesu’ (Senior work of our pupils and thanking those and a personalised coffee mug by which to remember his time with the BGS choirs. Chamber Choir). Interspersed with the Year 13 musicians who lead by musical The Summer Concert is always tinged with a little sadness as it is the occasion upon music were nine traditional readings excellence and commitment to rehearsals. which some of our Year 13 musicians perform at school for the very final time. from members of the school community, This year’s Summer Concert was no exception, and to bring the evening to a close with a both pupils and staff, and the brass rousing rendition of the Traveling Wilburys’s ‘The Wilbury Twist’ was, in his ever-popular ensemble complemented the organ guise of singer and acoustic guitarist, Jake Keating, Year 12, flanked by his brother and accompaniments to the congregational electric guitar wiz, Nick Keating Year 12, with Finlay Mears-Young, Year 10, on the drums. carols with the David Willcocks descants. And so, after one final, spellbinding encore performance of The Keating’s signature tune; The Carol Service is to become a regular ‘Budapest’ by George Ezra, the audience retired into the rainy summer’s evening having fixture in the School’s calendar and we enjoyed a fantastic concert, bringing another tremendous musical year at BGS to a close. hope to see you at this year’s event. Athletics ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������76 Cricket ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������79 Cross Country ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84 Girls Tennis ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������85 Hockey ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 Netball ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������92 Orienteering ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������101 Rugby ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 102 Table Tennis ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 109

Sport 7 The Bradfordian Senior School 80/81 Sport – Athletics

Sport

Junior and Intermediate Girls Yorkshire and East v Ampleforth and Hymers Midlands Independent Saturday 23 April Schools Championships For the first time we organised a Thursday 9 and Athletics girls friendly athletics meet against Tuesday 14 June In addition to this, the team made up with Ampleforth and Hymers at Spring Our two Intermediate and two the aforementioned plus Glesni Jones, Kate Mighell and Cerys Ali were crowned Hall Running Track in Halifax. Junior teams competed at Mount By G Jones, Head of Athletics champions ahead of Sheffield Girls’ for the Our Junior Girls and Inter Girls St Mary’s against QEGS Wakefield, second season running. Throughout the 2016 season, the competed well, both winning their Pocklington, Hymers, Mount St BGS Athletics Club has continued respective events. Mary’s, Sheffield High School, Year 7 Girls Friendly v to increase both the aspirations of Nottingham High School and Ashville. Queen Margaret’s, York Bradford Schools Track Joe Riley – High Jump our teams and the opportunities English Schools Track Athletes competed in both individual and Saturday 18 June to compete. and Field Championships Emile Cairess – 1500m and Field Cup team competitions. The opposition was Having spent the term learning and The Junior and Inter Girls teams Wednesday 11 May Ella Moran – Hurdles quality and for the Intermediates and Tuesday 24 May Junior boys we didn’t manage to achieve refining new techniques of track particularly have enjoyed friendly fixtures A number of BGS pupils competed Freya Bellamy – 200m against other schools as well as competing Again, all four of our teams Gold in any individual events but had and field it was important to give all alongside the boys’ teams in Bradford on an individual basis in this event. Emile and Ella Moran went on to become competed in the Cup. respectable performances all round with our keen Year 7 athletes, regardless West Yorkshire Champions in their events most competitors finishing in second or Schools, HMC, English Schools and As a result of winning or coming Unfortunately, the date clashed with our of ability, a competitive fixture in Independent Schools Competitions. with Ella Gill and Milly Fewlass-Jones third position. Millie Ellison just missed out second in their events the following finishing in Bronze medal position. Year 9 and 10 exams so one or two of our on a Gold medal in the long jump after which to test themselves. We have had a number of team and Year 8 and above pupils were then athletes declared themselves unavailable equalling the distance of the first place individual successes throughout the In the Year 7 competition some future as a result. This affected the overall points With the Regional Final two days later and selected to represent the District talent emerged with many of our athletes athlete, unfortunately her second longest a Tennis fixture also running we were season. score of our Intermediate teams, however, jump placing her in second. Overall the at the West Yorkshire Schools gaining first, second or third positions. we did see some superb individual missing some of our more experienced Grace Dawson was the outstanding two Intermediate and Junior Boys teams Championships. At this event performances and on the day victories. athletes. This however gave rise to new Northern HMC performer with a dominant 800m run. all finished in third position. talent. It was exciting to see previously Sam Berry also broke the event Most notable, Sam Berry and Alex Ramage Championships Kate McNab – 100m 2nd in the 200m both clocking times which The Junior Girls again were the highest untested pupils performing so well and record for the Junior Boys 300m, achievers with 8 Gold medals. demonstrating a high level of technical Wednesday 20 April Pippa Threlfall – 1 lap 1st scored over 20 points and Freya Bellamy completing it in 39.8 seconds. with a PB of 4.61m in the long jump. Ella Gill – 100m and Relay knowledge. We won the match and were All four of our teams (JB, JG, IB, IG) Grace Dawson – 800m 1st particularly strong in the field events with competed in Gateshead in the first Ella Gill – 100m Our junior teams at full strength fared a Eva Lockett – Hurdles outstanding performances from Zahra Beth Blacker – 800m 3rd little better. Both teams finishing first on event of the season. Lizzie Lucas – 100m Grace Dawson – 1500m Hussain – High Jump, Zoe Harvey – Anuli Okeahialam – High Jump 2nd the day, the girls with 336 points and boys Javelin, Mia Chutti – Discus, Beth Blacker Daisy Bathily – Long Jump Daisy Bathily – Long Jump In addition, Emile Cairess competed as with 371. Outstanding performances from – 1500m, and Parisa Darabi – 200m. an individual in the Senior Boys 1500m, Kate Mighell – High Jump Independent Schools Girls’ Ella Gill 100m, Grace Dawson 1500m, Eva Hannah Crookes – Relay This experience bodes well for continued 7becoming the event record holder with Lockett Hurdles, Lui Shivtiel 100m and success of the team next season. Laurenne Pickard – 200m Laurenne Pickard – Relay a time of 4 minutes 1 second. Other Championships Shot, Peter Nix 100m and Thomas individual achievements include: Sam Berry – 300m Saturday 14 May Howson Hurdles all earning 20 points or Lizzie Lucas – Relay more for each event. With these athletes Regional A Final, Harvey Ella Gill – Gold medal in Junior Girls 100m Lui Shivtiel – Shot Barnard Castle hosted us along supported by their team mates and with Hadden Stadium, Emily Fewlass Jones – 1500m Roisin Ramage – Silver in Intermediate with Sedbergh, Durham, RGS sound performances all round, BGS Nottingham Girls Shot Putt Kahlan Lee – Discus qualified for the Regional A Finals with Newcastle, Newcastle High School Monday 20 June Ella Moran, Ariana Galdins, Freya Bellamy Harrison Gill – 100m and Pocklington. both Junior Teams. and Ella Gill – Silver in Junior Girls Relay The Regional A finals took place in, We competed in four competitions (Year 7, Joe Riley – Silver in Intermediate Boys Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10). After a great day at times, torrential rain. High Jump of competition and winning performances The Junior Girls performed really well on Best placed team – Junior Girls, fourth we finished fourth, second, sixth and first. the track again with high scoring runs from Gill, Dawson and Lockett and in form captain Hannah Crookes also adding a The Bradfordian Senior School 82/83 Sport – Cricket

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personal best and 21-point performance in the 800m. Unfortunately, we were below par across the board in the field events, finishing third in the Region which is a good achievement and shows real progress in Girls Athletics at BGS – something which we hope to build on next season in order to compete at regional level again and try to gain a spot in the National Finals. The boys unfortunately lost the talented Cricket Peter Nix to a national maths competition and it is fair to say struggled to compete strongly with the competition at regional 1st XI level. They ended the day eighth with the By A G Smith, Teacher i/c 1st XI Cricket day’s outstanding performance coming Played...... 16 from Max Bradley in the 1500m. Won...... 6 Drawn...... 1 Bradford Athletics Lost...... 9 League Finals Abandoned...... 3 Thursday 23 June It was great to finish the season Date Opposition Details Result with BGS hosting the finals of the April 6 Hymers College Home District League. BGS 191-6 Iqbal 29, Handy 23no Won by 26 runs Our junior teams were both competing. HC 165 Farooq 4-32 incl hat trick, Unfortunately, due to being on a Science Khan 3-36 trip, the Intermediates had been unable April 13 Ermysteds GS Home Won by 83 runs to compete in one of the qualifying events BGS 175-6 Williams 32, Croudson 22, Khan so despite being one of the highest points 20no, Heard 20, Ghafoor 20 scorers in their other qualifying event EGS 93 Arshad 4-21, Khan 3-13 neither team had gained enough to April 16 Ashville College Home T20 Lost by 45 runs qualify for the final; this was a real shame, AC 169-5 Khan 2-321 particularly for the Year 10 athletes who BGS 124-9 Handy 35, Williams 27 are a talented and committed group who won’t be able to compete next year. April 20 Notre Dame HS Home T20 Won by 74 runs In the Junior Boys final were BGS, BGS 155-9 van Berckel 68, Heard 23 7Woodhouse Grove, Beckfoot and Ilkley ND 81 Farooq 3-6, Khan 3-20, Zamir 3-30 and in the Junior Girls, BGS, Woodhouse April 23 St Peter’s School, York Away Lost by 5 wickets Grove, Skipton Girls’ and Ilkley. Both teams BGS 187-7 Iqbal 54, Croudson 52, competed strongly on the day culminating van Berckel 25no in the boys coming second to a strong St P 190-5 Woodhouse Grove team and the girls becoming champions for the second time April 27 Silcoates School Away T20 Won by 9 wickets this season. SS 85-6 Arshad 2-24, Khan 2-24 BGS 86-1 Williams 43no, Iqbal 23no It was pleasing to see that in addition to our strong track performers our field April 27 QEGS Wakefield Away T20 Lost by 12 runs events are now reaping the benefits of QEGS 106-6 Khan 3-27, Croudson 2-20 the technical work done throughout the BGS 94-8 Williams 24 season as the girls gained a first and April 30 RGS Lancaster Home Match Drawn second in Javelin with Eva Lockett and RGS 14-0 (rain) Glesni Jones, first and second in Long Jump with Daisy Bathily and Hannah May 4 MCC Home Lost by 153 runs Crookes and first and second in High MCC 230-3d Zamir 3-40 Jump with Kate Mighell and Zahra Hussain. BGS 77 The Bradfordian 84/85

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The season ended quite bizarrely exciting cameos particularly when opening at Keele Services on the M6 when the innings in the second half of the season. Both, however, lacked the patience our proposed end of season tour and self-discipline required to enable the to Bath was cancelled due to side to regularly post good totals. Will Despite our fluctuating fortunes on the May 7 Woodhouse Grove Home Lost by 2 wickets prolonged heavy rainfall in the Heard and Oliver Croudson began the field the side practiced as hard as any team BGS 152 Williams 59, Croudson 21 season as our opening pair but despite South West. that I can remember. There were a large WG 153-8 Farooq 2-30, Khan 2-39, showing initial promise they struggled number of winter sessions both in our own Arshad 2-41 Our return journey to Bradford enabled against the new ball and both were much me to reflect on a number of symmetries more comfortable when batting in the Sports Hall and at JMS Sport in Keighley, May 14 GSAL Away Lost by 41 runs that book-ended our season. A pre-season middle order. Oliver enjoyed a decent first Having started the season with a while attendance at the summer nets was GSAL 180-6 Patel 2-30 tour to Hull had also been cancelled due season and will, together with Robbie victory over Hymers, in a pre-season excellent even during the exam period. BGS 139 Khan 39, Iqbal 30 to the weather; we started and finished Williams, Charlie Andrews, Will Smith and game our hopes were raised when we The senior players, captain Yusuf Khan, June 11 Durham School Away Lost by 9 wickets the season with two wins and our first Ben Merchant, form the basis of a decent easily beat Ermysted’s and Notre Dame Scott van Berckel, Matt Handy, Will Heard BGS 138 van Berckel 27, Croudson 22, and final opponents were Hymers. batting line up over the next two seasons. HS on consecutive Wednesdays. However, and Milan Patel, set an excellent example Andrews 22 However, between these two periods Vice-Captain Matt Handy started the our Saturday form was not so impressive both on and off the field and I thank them DS 142-1 the season was something of a struggle, season promisingly but struggled to with our batsmen failing to post totals for their efforts. The team never gave less predominantly resulting from our inability replicate his form of last season despite to seriously test some good opponents. than 100% on the field and our fielding June 18 Ampleforth College Home Lost by 7 wickets to put a decent total together, although practising as hard as anyone in the team. Nonetheless we had our chances reducing effort (lead by the outstanding Will Heard) BGS 87 Heard 39 St Peter’s to 79-5 (chasing 187) and was of a consistently high standard. The there were also a couple of occasions The bowling was a little more reliable AC 88-3 Khan 2-4 Woodhouse Grove to 70-8 (chasing 152). boys loved their cricket and were never where the game was there to be won although with most of the games being On both occasions we let our opponents deterred by a disappointing performance; June 22 Saltaire CC Away T20 Lost by 42 runs but we were unable to finish off our limited overs we sometimes struggled to off the hook although credit should be they always felt that they would do better (Jack Sanderson Memorial Match) opponents. find a reliable fifth bowler. Captain Yusuf given to some determined batting from next time. The last week was extremely SCC 169-5 Planning for the season was dominated Khan and Subhan Farooq formed an our opponents – the season could have enjoyable for not only did we finish with BGS 127-5 van Berckel 48, Croudson 21no by trying to find batsmen who could impressive opening partnership. Both been very different had we won those the two wins against the Old Bradfordians consistently score runs in the top three. bowled with good pace and were able June 24 Old Bradfordians Home Won by 3 wickets two games. We were less impressive in and Hymers but our A team (without some There was an abundance of contenders to move the new ball both in the air and OB 241-5 D Groom 101no, Hinchliffe 45, the games against GSAL, Durham and senior players) reached the final of our for the middle order but no obvious off the seam making life quite difficult Cockcroft 39; Patel 3-35 particularly Ampleforth (when we were own Six-a-side competition losing a low openers. This problem was to haunt us for for most opening batsmen. Milan Patel BGS 242-7 Williams 76, van Berckel 64, fortunate to make 87 after being 8-5) as scoring game to Silcoates from the last the entire season, and as a consequence was the regular first change but while Heard 47no, I Walker 2-23 our lack of consistency in the batting possible ball. nine different players opened the batting being accurate he seemed to have lost R Harland 2-30 department was clearly exposed. in ten different combinations over 16 some of the pace and penetration of As ever the team received great support Remarkably this run of defeats was ended 7June 25 Hymers College Won by 7 wickets games. The notable exception was Waj earlier seasons. He has, however, been from a number of people. Coach Simon in spectacular fashion as we chased 241 to HC 139-9 Farooq 4-14, Brennan 2-34 Iqbal who settled to the number 3 role a valuable and loyal member of the XI Kellett gave up huge amounts of time beat the Old Bradfordians with significant BGS 140-3 Iqbal 57no, Andrews 26 and contributed usefully throughout the for four years. Taha Zamir proved an before, during and after School to run contributions from Robbie Williams, season. Waj was one of the few batsmen energetic and enthusiastic deputy when practices, while groundsman Scott Higgins Scott van Berckel and finally an explosive to show the patience required to build a required although he needs to develop performed miracles, particularly early in unbeaten 47 from Will Heard. The good score but even he found it hard to more variation to become a real threat at the season, to ensure that cricket took following day we beat Hymers for the ‘change gear’ and often got himself out 1st XI level. Oliver Croudson worked hard place at BGS when practically no cricket second time with a composed run chase through frustration. Robbie Williams was to improve his bowling and produced was played in Yorkshire. Finally, a great led by Waj Iqbal’s patient half century. the leading run scorer and, at times, batted some accurate spells of medium pace. thanks to Val Summersgill who has been with real authority, while wicket-keeper Our only spinner was Hamza Arshad and involved in providing catering in the Scott van Berckel played a number of he performed well in the early part of the Pavilion for over 20 years. We wish her season showing great control of flight and very well in her retirement. spin. Unfortunately, he was unavailable for the last few matches of the season, although Charlie Andrews showed some previously unheralded talent as an off spinner in the last few matches. The Bradfordian Senior School 86/87 Sport – Cricket

Sport The first game was away to St Peter’s continued … which we should best refer to as a warm up fixture. The opposition were glad we fielded first and the rain arrived too late to rescue a very forgettable batting display. From these early defeats, the team began 1st XI Averages to come together and grow in confidence. This was seen at an unforgettable clash MI NO Runs HS Aver Balls SR 50 Player Ovrs Mdns Runs Wkts Aver Runs/ Balls/ BB Ct St We built on the Woodhouse performance away at Woodhouse Grove. The weather Success in the Cup continued with a sweet faced over wkt in our next game and gained an emphatic forced the match to be played on the victory at Woodhouse Grove. With a 5 5 0 74 26 14.80 106 69.81 C R Andrews 15 3 41 2 20.50 2.73 45.00 1-13 1 win against GSAL. We bowled the Leeds artificial pitch. We managed to keep strong bowling performance from Tom side out for 135 with strong contributions Austin (3 wickets for 17 runs) and determined 9 4 2 5 5 2.50 19 26.32 H Arshad 55.4 7 273 11 24.82 4.93 30.22 4-21 2 Woodhouse Grove to 154 runs from 30 from Tom Austin, 3-22, and Ajay Pulavarti, overs with fantastic bowling from Adam and sharp fielding, Woodhouse Grove only 4 2 0 9 5 4.50 20 45.00 D J Brennan 26 1 123 4 30.75 4.73 39.00 2-34 3-35. Our reply was magnificent and we Horrocks (who claimed 5 wickets). Our managed 117 for 3. Sam Murphy then 14 13 3 182 52 18.20 303 60.07 1 O J Croudson 46.5 2 264 8 33.00 5.68 34.88 2-20 4 reached the target with overs to spare. response was just not enough this time delivered a captain’s innings and scored 47 Ajay Pulavarti scored a fine 57no and was runs (partnered with Nathan Hadaway who 15 7 4 16 6* 5.33 47 37.04 M S Farooq 87 17 381 17 22.41 4.38 30.71 4-14 2 (we were all out for 149). We then suffered helped with some lusty striking by Fred similar close shaves with Ermysted’s scored 32 runs). A very fine performance! 11 9 0 13 20 1.44 83 83.13 M D Ghafoor 3 0 9 0 3.00 0-9 2 Glover who blasted a quick-fire 36. We Grammar School and GSAL (unfortunately We then found ourselves in the regional 15 12 1 126 35 11.45 278 45.32 M D Handy 3 0 17 0 5.67 0-17 2 looked forward to facing QEGS but heavy both games were lost by the narrowest of semi-final against QEGS (away). 15 12 1 183 47* 16.64 235 77.87 W E Heard 2.1 0 32 0 15.24 0-2 5 rain meant the game was cancelled. margins). Unfortunately, with a heavy defeat against 14 13 2 266 57* 24.18 559 47.58 2 W Iqbal 2 Defeat against Durham came next where The luck of the BGS U14 team changed on Hymers College at the weekend, the day we unfortunately revisited the bowling Saturday 6 June 2015 against QEGS (at of the Cup match proved too much for the 16 13 2 119 39 10.82 91 130.77 M Y Khan 91.3 8 450 24 18.75 4.93 22.83 3-13 4 errors made against St Peter’s. Durham home). With the team being continually U14 team. With a strong batting performance 4 3 2 36 19* 36.00 31 116.13 B M Merchant 1 made 213 and despite some spirited updated and monitored on Firefly (in from QEGS (scoring 176 runs from 30 14 8 4 28 7 7.00 53 52.83 M Patel 79 8 315 12 26.25 3.99 39.50 3-35 2 batting from Sam Murphy, 32, and Tom addition to regular meetings in the overs), our response was not quite strong Austin, 29, we could only manage 161 Newboult Room) discussing team tactics enough this time (despite a good batting 1 1 0 6 6 6.00 24 25.00 A T Pulavarti in reply. A much closer game against and analysing batting, fielding and bowling performance from Ajay Pularvarti with 35). 4 3 1 27 12* 13.50 57 47.37 J A Shad 1 Ampleforth saw us lose only narrowly. statistics and analysis, the way forward was The season had more highs and lows and 3 3 1 14 12* 7.00 28 56.00 W F Smith 1 Pugnacious batting from Nathan Hadaway, becoming clear. Our opening batting saw a metamorphosis of talent, team spirit 97, helped us set a challenging total of 212. 16 14 3 308 68 28.00 380 85.56 2 S M van 10 performances were strong with the and a determination to win. Well done to We did bowl well but lost with overs to Berckel partnership of Nathan Hadaway and the team – an unforgettable season! spare. The season came to an end on a Ashwin Kumar achieving 101 runs (and Ajay 15 14 1 339 76 26.08 464 73.08 1 R G Williams 8 high note with a stunning victory against Pularvarti adding another 38 runs). We 7 2 0 1 1 0.50 7 14.29 T Zamir 37.5 4 228 7 32.57 6.08 32.14 3-30 Hymers. Sam Murphy scored a brilliant achieved 189 runs for 8. QEGS could only and aggressive 111 as we amassed 240-7 respond with 171 runs (with a powerful U13 from just 30 overs. Ashwin Kumar, 4-22, bowling performance from Tom Austin By A Galley, Teacher i/c U13 Cricket was the pick of the bowlers as we dismissed who took 4 wickets for 18 runs). A Hymers for just 130 to claim what became well-deserved win from a hard won game! The squad had worked during the 1st XI Awards an easy win. I was pleased the boys ended Then came the Lord’s Taverners Cup winter nets to develop their skills, Full colours re-awards U15 on such a high note as this was reward for competition and the U14 Cricket team but still after their previous year’s M Y Khan, M Patel By L W Hanson, Teacher i/c U15 Cricket their hard work and commitment over the came alive! Playing away at Morley season. Well done boys. results they entered the season Full colours new awards The U15 squad this year was small, Academy in the first round was a real test nervously, however their positive M D Handy, but what the pupils lacked in of team spirit. With a forgettable batting approach and willingness to work S M van Berckel performance from BGS (achieving 83 runs R G Williams numbers they more than made up in 20 overs), Morley Academy believed hard culminated in a season that U14 7Club colours for in terms of attitude and effort. they had won when they came out to field. surpassed expectation. By R Skelton, Teacher i/c U14 Cricket O J Croudson At one time or another all members of Local rivals WHGS were next up. We won With a strong fielding performance and The squad arrived in the summer ready M S Farooq the squad played and all contributed; this the toss and batted first and there were What a wonderful season for a great bowling from Ashwin Kumar (1 to play cricket and to work hard at their wicket for 11 runs and 2 maiden overs) and W E Heard is important in junior cricket as it is a sport strong contributions from Sam Murphy, 35, great team. training. The team was able to play very W Iqbal where players can begin to feel they are and Ajay Pulavarti, 24. Regrettably no other Freddie Glover (1 wicket for 4 runs and 1 good cricket in every match, however, they The weather was not helpful. The start of maiden over). This was enough to win the J B Gray Batting Trophy there to make up the numbers. batsmen made significant contributions consistently lost concentration in the latter the season was cold and wet with games game (Morley Academy all out for 80 runs). overs of matches which resulted in teams R G Williams The season began with a stern test and the total of 113 all out never looked enough. To the boys’ immense credit they played in the rain; this was particularly doing better than they should have done. T H C Balaam Bowling Trophy against St Peter’s, York. We bowled first difficult as the umpires struggled to keep bowled well and made life very difficult for There were memorable performances M Y Khan and bowled too short. The ball sat up score on mobile phone apps. The game the opposition. Ashwin Kumar, 3-22, and against King’s Worcester, Woodhouse in the damp conditions and St Peter’s against Lancaster Grammar School started The Davies Cup (Player of the Season) Tom Austin, 3-25, bowled superbly and Grove and St Olave’s during the season punished us heavily. Their score of 187-5 in drizzle with poor light and finished in S M van Berckel although the target was reached, we took which saw notable individual performances from 30 overs was a formidable total and rain with bad light. No matter what, the seven Woodhouse wickets and a lot of and fine team performances. The squad in reply we managed just 60 runs. It was boys played for each other, gave their best positives from the performance. strength and depth allowed us to play a telling lesson in the need to bowl very and took it in turns to produce game the Yorkshire Champions Birkdale and full and as straight as possible in damp changing performances. The lads were the on the same day take a strong squad to conditions. The chance for an immediate epitome of team spirit. bounce back against RGS Lancaster Hull Collegiate. was unfortunately washed out. The Bradfordian Senior School 88/89 Sport – Cricket

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The team’s individual honours can be seen Grimmitt BC was the side’s leading run on the honours board with the pleasing scorer; 48 v GSAL; 46* v Ermysted’s GS; aspect seeing the number of U13 names 59* v Horsforth ; and 36 v Durham School. on the board. Ben certainly enjoys playing his shots and I U13 Squad really enjoyed watching him bat when he Aneeq Hamdani, Will Luxton, Ahmed was in full flow. However he will need to Naveed, Amrit Sharma, Lawrence Wade, tighten up his technique and put a higher Oscar Andrews, Ed Harrison, James price on his wicket if he is to fulfil his Masterton, Habib Shafiq, Jamie Berry, potential higher up the school. Horsfield Ben Carroll, Tom Celik, Abdullah Shier, AL 41* and Voss CJK 14* guided BGS to Dylan Patel, Pranav Balahadan, James victory over Ilkley GS. Archie & Charlie are Bowmer, Sufyan Mahmood, Shaan Aziz, both capable of hitting the ball hard but James Carroll, Ben Marsden, Bilal Faisal, improvements in their concentration at the Henry Sisley crease are key to future development. Ashville College Welsh R played a lovely supporting role in Won by 78 runs the match v GSAL. Ryan’s 38* gave us a glimpse of what he is capable of and I Lancaster Royal Grammar School hope to see his consistency improve next Abandoned year. The game at Durham School was Woodhouse Grove School U12 a real mismatch but runs still had to be Won by 9 wickets By M Wilde, Teacher i/c U12 Cricket scored. Kelleher FD 34 and Harrison B 27 enjoyed the delights of the North East. The Grammar School at Leeds Preparation for the summer of 2016 began earnestly on 13 January under Finlay and Ben both took full advantage Lost by 8 wickets the ever watchful eyes of Messrs Kellett, Wilde and Galley. Sessions were of the small outfield and the generosity Queen Elizabeth Grammar enthusiastically attended in good number throughout the term and afforded to them by the opposition’s School (QEGS), Wakefield bowlers. I was amazed that in a total Cancelled although the 2016 cohort did not possess the star quality of their most of 221 nobody actually made it to 50! Durham School recent predecessors, by the end of the Easter term I was very encouraged On the final Saturday of the season Rohan Won by 6 wickets with the progress the boys had made. M scored a well-crafted 52 v Hymers College. Mo rotated the strike really well St Olave’s School, York Ten games and two tournaments had been played resulting in opportunities for over and kept his cool as wickets fell regularly at Lost by 35 runs 20 boys to represent the school at either A or B XI level. Whilst I was delighted with the the other end, which enabled us to post a Birkdale School volume of opportunity the club provided it was a personal disappointment that due to t competitive but not insurmountable total. Won by 7 wickets he number of players unavailable throughout the term I never actually got to field what I considered to be the best side. Four fixtures were won, five lost and two games cancelled At the end of an enjoyable season my Hymers College due to the weather. The season’s highlights included a fantastic B XI victory over St. thanks: to all the players too numerous to Abandoned Olave’s, York; a semi-final berth at the St. Olave’s Invitational Super 8s; and a good cup mention here; the parents, who have The King’s School, Worcester despite its abrupt end. supported the team loyally; John Oakes Won by 4 wickets, On Tour for his valuable coaching and umpiring Inclusion on the club’s honours board rewarded individual performances. Runs scored skills and to Mr. Scott Higgins and his team Chigwell School had to be greater than the total number of overs of the innings and wickets taken had to who continue to produce schoolboy Lost by 1 wicket ,On Tour 7 be at least equal to a tenth of the total overs of the innings. Ten players made it with 15 pitches of the highest quality, in often Wetherby Preparatory School (eleven batting and four bowling) significant contributions between them. This reflected testing conditions. Abandoned, On Tour our season succinctly: wickets were much harder to come by than runs! Milller NG was the pick of the bowlers taking 4-6 v WHGS and 4-6 v Ermysted’s GS. Nick bowled with great consistency but he needs to work on getting the ball through the air a little quicker if he is to trouble quality batsman. Fitzpatrick JJ took 2-13 and 2-28 in the very same matches. Joe’s consistency will improve with age. Our lack of penetration as a bowling unit was really exposed in the defeats to GSAL and Birkdale School as their better quality batsman were never really troubled. Both these teams eventually contested the U12 David English Bunbury Cup final and it’s those standards that the boys need to work hard to replicate. The Bradfordian Senior School 90/91 Sport – Girls Tennis

Sport continued … The U15s had the most fixtures, with Anna McCash captaining the squad which wasn’t easy as many of the players had other commitments during the season including Duke of Edinburgh. In the AEGON competition the ‘A’ squad had tough fixtures especially against schools that had all year round club players. In regards to the Division 2 fixture it all came down to the last fixture against Beckfoot Cross Country Girls Tennis who had won 2 and so had BGS. This was the decider to see who would go through By S Harris, Teacher i/c Cross Country to the next round. Unfortunately, after By M Harling, Head of Girls Tennis losing the first 3 singles games and then This year has seen some impressive individual successes by some of our Another busy tennis season for most of the girls age groups at Bradford Megan Bulmer playing out of her skin in most talented and dedicated runners, some promising signs for the future Grammar School. This has been a season of mixed results, but one where her singles match to then eventually lose, from some of our younger runners and continued commitment and the girls played one of the doubles games many players improved technically, physically and tactically. for pride. BGS girls don’t give up, which enthusiasm from some of the stalwarts of the club. All the usual BGS invitational tournaments took place where the strength of the U12s was showed when Anna McCash and Polly Some splendid runs in local races from Beth Blacker, Pippa Threlfall, Will Westlake and Ben Some of our current Year 12 students have highlighted when they managed to achieve second overall in their tournament, the best this Shaw won their doubles match. A proud Grimmet, together with a strong commitment to lunchtime training by Ailsa Hellewell- been dedicated cross country runners year! They also managed to pull off an 8-0 victory against Leeds Grammar! The U13s and moment of the tennis season! Weir, Sumayyah Mahroof, Nithila Sampath, Lorna Nelson and Louise Nelson, all in Year 7, since Year 9. Jonathan Winnard, Pavendeep U15s were again involved in the AEGON National Schools Tennis competition, where tough It was a difficult season in regards to show that the cross country club has a promising future. Will Craske, Jacob Midgely, Ben Sandhar, Nathaniel Davey and Shihab opponents were faced especially for the ‘A’ division squads. The U13A squad only had to selection as again many girls were playing Marsden, Sam Young, Lorcan Hanafin, Tom Howson, Luke Moran, James Carrol and Ben Basit all still run regularly. Jonathan has face Leeds Grammar – home and away, which they did commendably. The girls won the in Games lessons and at lunchtimes. Carrol continue to run strongly in local races and have a lot of potential as a team with taken part in several Bradford parkruns, away fixture which gave them a real sense of achievement and belief in their ability but then The aim was to give most players an plenty of strength in depth. Rabia Bashir in Year 10 demonstrated her commitment Pavendeep Sandhar finished 3rd in the the home equivalent went to Leeds so it all came down to a championship tie-break. It was experience of match play during the to competition and training when completing her 50th parkrun. Rabia first took up Keighley and Craven Cross Country a close affair filled with tension but the honours went to Leeds. It must be said that Antonia season, which was nearly achieved, but running in Year 8 at BGS. League, and in addition to winning the Robson (U13 captain) throughout these encounters encouraged her fellow squad members more opportunities will be given to all Now in his final year at school and preparing to start University in October, Emile Cairess Keighley and Craven Cross Country to do their best, this continued during the season, most commendable! next season. One highlight has to be has been our stand out runner since he first started the Junior School at BGS. This year League, Oliver Daffern became Bradford taking 14 girls to the inaugural he became Yorkshire Cross Country Champion and West Yorkshire Schools Cross Country Schools Cross Country Champion. St Peter’s Tennis Festival, York, a couple of Champion, he finished in the top 10 in English Schools Cross Country Championships Another runner who has shown great weeks before the end of term. This festival and Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships, and he represented England in an commitment to the club since Year 7 is gave the opportunity for the girls to play International Cross Country Race in Spain. He was the first Bradfordian in over 40 years Milly Fewlass-Jones. Now in Year 10, Milly on a selection of surfaces such as grass, to represent England at cross country. He also won a team gold in the Senior Men’s has enjoyed notable success this year with astro-turf and hard courts. A day long Northern Cross Country Relay Championships and is currently ranked 5th in the UK over a silver medal in the Bradford Schools tournament with lots of sunshine, games 5000m in the U20 group. Cross Country Championships, followed played, strawberries and cream eaten, a Our stars of the future, both showing the same kind of promise at a young age, are Alex by a bronze medal in the West Yorkshire big thank you must go out to our hosts St Flaherty and Grace Dawson. Grace won a bronze medal at the West Yorkshire Schools Schools Cross Country Championships. Peter’s for organising such a successful Cross Country Championships and a team bronze medal at the National Year 7 Cross This achievement resulted in Milly being day! Then at the end came Eton Country Championships. Alex became the Bradford and West Yorkshire Schools Cross selected to represent West Yorkshire Independent Schools Tennis Tournament. Country Champion, won a bronze medal in the National Year 7 Cross Country in the English Schools Cross Country This year was slightly different for us as the Championships and team gold whilst representing Yorkshire in the Inter-Counties Cross Championships, a prestigious and school broke up for summer holidays the Country Championships. He also represented Yorkshire in the London Mini-Marathon, and historic event in the national cross day before this started. This meant that a 7he has run under 19 minutes several times for 5k on the road. country calendar. few of the tennis players who were invited As ever, thanks go to all the members to attend this tournament couldn’t make it of staff who take pupils out running at due to going on holiday, so for the first lunchtime and accompany pupils to time we were unable to take a full races. A special mention should also go to entourage of players especially in regards former Bradford Grammar School teachers to the senior players. This didn’t deter us as Tony Kingham and Selby Brock, who after we still took 14 boys and girls to represent running the cross country club at BGS for BGS at one of the top schools many years, now continue to volunteer tournaments in the country. Two of the many, many hours of their time organising girls’ captains were amongst those local and regional cross country and selected to go and they relay what the athletics events. experience meant to them. So let me hand over to the best people to tell you about the 2016 tennis season, the captains; U12 Rebecca McCash U13 Antonia Robson U14 Grace Lancaster The Bradfordian Senior School 92/93 Sport – Hockey

Sport continued … On behalf of the U14 girls team I would like to thank all the staff who have made this season’s tennis possible and I’d like to thank all the players for giving 100%, even if we’re losing but doing so with a smile on their faces. Overall this season has seen a good I and Natalie Griffiths were recently loads of scoring opportunities by putting number of girls enjoying the game of selected to represent BGS at the the ball wide and not even testing the goal tennis whether it be in Games lessons Eton Independent Schools Tennis keeper. The 1st XI went on to have several or at lunchtime practice or in a tournament Championships. We had a fantastic other close games such as a good 3-3 or tennis festival or on courts of one of time playing against some very strong draw with Hull Collegiate and a 1-1 draw the most prestigious schools in England. opposition from schools all over England with Mount St Mary’s. As the season U14 Captain’s Report I would encourage all our players to including St Swithins, Queenswood and Hockey progressed the girls took on board advice By G Lancaster, U14 Captain continue to play this great sport all year New Hall. We may not have won as many from Demy and converted more of the pressure on the pitch into goals. This This year each player has seen round! The future of girls’ tennis is a matches as we wanted but it was an healthy one at BGS which can only lead to amazing experience! We improved our By H Boughton, Head of Hockey rewarded them with wins that they massive improvement in each of thoroughly deserved. more girls playing and more importantly skills and had loads of fun in Windsor and In the 2015-16 season we had 105 girls playing and representing BGS in their techniques and within our more success! Finally, a BIG thank you at the hotel we stayed in. Whilst the girls have struggled against fixtures. They played 130 fixtures (not including those in tournaments) pairs have learned to gel and work must go out to Miss Bloomfield who has I have had an exciting and fun time this some of the big Hockey schools, for been a big help with girls tennis the last of which they have won 64 of them, drawn 12 and lost 54. This puts the example GSAL, they have played together efficiently. season growing my own tennis skills and two years, she will be sorely missed! trying to help others, as well as making overall percentage of wins at 49%, a figure that any coach should be competitively and have been in close Some of the most memorable moments matches. They have been fitter than some close friends along the way. I am proud of, the Hockey staff at BGS certainly are. this year have been when one of us U13 Captain’s Report looking forward to summer 2017 season! many of the teams they have played (naming no names) hits the ball out so far The weather, as always, took its toll on fixtures this season with a few being cancelled and have shown impressive technical By A Robson, U13 Captain that it’s in two courts away! On match day due to high winds in December when we were scheduled to play Hymers, or a frozen ability in tackling and defending. I have wondered if we would pull a victory I have been the Year 8 Tennis U12 Captain’s Report pitch in January when we were supposed to play GSAL. This is always disappointing yet They have been able to represent the out of the bag, but each player puts their captain this year and I feel very By R McCash, U12 Captain at least the early call ensured we didn’t waste valuable time travelling to fixtures to find current style of Hockey which is fast, out the pitch was unfit. This being said we have only had to revert to playing indoor heart and soul into every point. Another We started off the season with a flowing and aggressive. Many of the girls highlight of the season is beating honoured to have been chosen Hockey on a couple of occasions in lessons – even if this has meant some girls have have benefited from some outreach by Woodhouse Grove 7-1. for the position. The U13 team 4-4 draw against Hymers that left ended up with webbed feet from running around in the rain. attending an elite academy at Ben There have been a few tournaments this has performed very well this term us determined to win the next Rhydding Hockey Club and some will season and I think this is when we gel as fixture. And sure enough we went go on to play representative Hockey over and I am proud to have been a the coming months. pairs and really grow as players individually on to thrash GSAL, 8-0! and as teams. The atmosphere that comes part of it and to play for BGS. with playing in a team is truly unbeatable, if We have had some funny practices, big We then had a close but victorious 1st XI U18 National Schools one player is a bit down or not quite up for wins and ridiculously large losses. Our fixture against Queen Margarets, 5-4, when it the rest of us will cheer them on and get squad has had comical moments on the we were missing two strong members of At BGS we hope to give every In the National Schools them excited for their next match. For next bus to matches, at home practising and the squad! We also played in two girl the opportunity to play and competition, it was decided to year we need to work on tactical strategies great fun on the courts. The team has invitational tournaments, unfortunately not enjoy Hockey. To learn about the run the event as a round robin. winning anything but never giving up! In and learn how to pick ourselves up if we’re improved this year and we have developed Unfortunately, due to injury, losing. Even if it’s 5-0! a greater understanding of the game. the mixed doubles tournament we made it basic principles of game play, to into the plate competition and then by understand the need for physical Fiona Holdsworth our 1st XI The Saturday we broke up for Summer games difference we came second in fitness and endeavour, and to goalkeeper was unable to play. I had the pleasure of going to the girls’ doubles. Eton Independent Schools Tennis experience teamwork, decision Luckily for us though we were in a Grace Cogan and Pippa Threlfall were 7Championships with the U15s. The making and leadership. fortunate position this year that Holly standard for the matches was incredibly selected to play at the Eton Independent Hellawell, our 2nd XI keeper, is also of an high and we learnt a lot from playing Schools Tennis Championships in the The 1st team have been coached by Demy exceptional standard. We fared quite well against the other schools such as Millfield, above age group. We all wished them Dowley, England Hockey National Age in the games but goal scoring again was Eastbourne and Sir William Perkins. luck to do very well there. Groups coach, for some of their sessions. the thing that stood between us and a We have had a great time this season, This has meant they have experienced place in the next round. In the game v On the Monday a group of us had the practice design that is contextual and of opportunity to go to Wimbledon, naturally despite players falling over multiple times Greenhead College we were slow to on court and chasing after shots that were high intensity. Above all, they have been react to a poor umpiring decision in I said of course I’d like to go and the encouraged to make decisions under 4.30am wakeup call seemed like a small completely missed or bumping into your our attacking circle which then led to a partner because there was a lack of pressure and this has led to creativity and quick attack by Greenhead ending in a price to pay in exchange for such a great independence in matches. time. We made it onto court 3 and saw communication. Every member of the converted penalty flick in our defensive Radwanka play against Cibulkova, the team improved, and we all love playing They had a good season and have played circle. This cost us a place in the next atmosphere was so intense and energy with each other. I look forward to moving some great Hockey to watch. In total they round, where two teams go forward. We was high. Towards the end of the long day on into the U13s! won four matches, drew three and lost ten. went on to draw 0-0 with Wakefield Girls we headed over to Murray’s Mound with The first game of the season was against and Silcoates, beat Rishworth 1-0 and lost the rest of the group and watched him local rivals Silcoates which ended in a 0-1 to the overall winners GSAL 0-3. Frustrating play, after we had watched Serena loss. This was a game that we should have to say the least but some fantastic play and Williams’ amazing victory. easily won by half time, yet we squandered good team ethic was shown by all. The Bradfordian Senior School 94/95 Sport – Hockey

Sport 2nd XI continued … The 2nd XI had a great season, winning over half of their games against some tough opposition. They show good team spirit and U15 XI have really gelled as the season By K Priestley, Hockey Coach has gone on. The U15 team have had a They are very lucky to have been led by challenging season, winning or two experienced players in Holly Hellawell drawing a third of matches played. as Captain, who is a talented and brave However, they have continued to strive Captain’s Report goalkeeper who denies the opposition to improve and have covered a range of By Amy Claxton, U14 XI Captain very many scoring opportunities. Katy defensive and attacking techniques in Captain’s Report Boden as Vice-Captain is also extremely This season the U14A team have played lessons and coaching sessions. Fitness U14 XI well considering the poor weather. Our By Charlotte Horsman, 1st XI Captain well organised and has the ability to make has been an area of which we have sense of every situation. She is dedicated The U14 girls are one of our most statistics show that we have won 13 The season of 2015-16 for the stressed the importance; the pyramid matches, with the highest victory being to the core and this rubs off on those fitness testing before Christmas was not competitive teams who thrive 1st team here at BGS has been around her making for great team spirit. an 8-0 win against South Craven School. very popular but did highlight how much on any challenge set. This is Unfortunately there have been six defeats, exciting to say the least. The majority of the games have been won it is possible to improve. The fastest in particularly apparent when Freya with the highest being against Wakefield or lost by a small margin, scoring 20 goals We gained some talented players from the test were Milly Fewlass-Jones, Katie Bellamy and Alicia Cumberland or Girls’ Grammar School with a 0-7 loss. A Year 11, such as Bea Taggart and Charlotte and only conceding 16. They have adapted Elmore and Esther Jackson whilst the friendly well-contested game with Ashville Pickard who have played a vital role within well to the new formation and have been a most improved were Jenny Lord, Atheeya Neesha Khan and Izzy Moorhouse College ended in a 1-1 draw. At the end of the team. The highlight of the season real pleasure to coach. Some of their more Mohmin and Henna Rasodha. go head to head. the season, three girls were given a trophy. memorable wins include beating Silcoates was not only our 2-0 win against Ashville, The U15 teams’ better performances The team have had some great results, All members of the team have played 4-1, Rishworth 2-0 and Mount St Mary’s but also our well earnt victory over the were beating Rishworth twice 1-0 and winning 13 out of the 20 games played. exceptionally well, improving in fitness and College 4-0. teachers where we really proved we 2-1 respectively. Beating Ashville 2-1 and Some of these victories were won by quite skills. We are all looking forward to the next were able to work together and fully Queen Mary’s School 1-0. They suffered a a large margin. The U14 National Schools season to improve more together. enjoy ourselves. Although this was an Captain’s Report This year sees many of our key figures couple of heavy defeats against some of competition hit us early in the season and exhilarating moment, it also marked the By Holly Hellawell, 2nd XI Captain from across the 1st and 2nd XI teams our local rivals, yet they never let their we had too many narrow losses such as U14 XI Awards end of the season which meant we were moving on to pastures new. heads go down. 0-1 against GSAL, to allow us to progress Player of the Year Freya Bellamy soon to lose some key figures within the The 2nd team have shown some Holly Hellawell, Becky Stevens, Annabel It is unfortunate that the change to the further in the competition. Players’ Player Alicia Cumberland team. Nevertheless, I look forward to what great progression over the course Smith-Moorhouse, Katherine Skelton, structure of lessons on a Wednesday next season holds and hope it will be as Scoring goals is not a problem for this Most Improved Player Neesha Khan of the season with each individual Hope Silver, Alisha Hussain and Zenah afternoon mean that they will have to wait successful and enjoyable as this one. team. They have put a total of 49 goals in player developing their own skills Al-Jawad will all be leaving us at the end for the opportunity to combine squads and the back of the net, the largest scoreline 1st XI Awards of this academic year. We wish you all the represent the senior Hockey squad for being an 8-0 victory against South Craven. on the ball and their ability to thrive best for your A Level exams and hope you another year. Player of the Year Maria Campean In the Bradford Schools tournament, U13 XI within the team environment. all continue to enjoy playing Hockey for the U14 girls were dominant on pitch Players’ Player Fiona Holdsworth many years to come. All the very best. The U13 girls have played the The most impressive goals stemmed Captain’s Report and converted this pressure into goals, majority of the season as 7-a-side Most Improved Player Rosie Ogden from controlled and precise passing Another sad piece of news is that Demy By Emerald Hellewell-Weir, U15 XI Captain winning all matches in the round robin around players and the keeper and they Dowley will also be leaving us at BGS this competition and thus were crowned A and B teams. This suited the style were often built from defence where the year to commit herself full time to England This year the U15 team has had champions. of play for the A team. backline had faith in the team in front of Hockey. It has been a real experience for a good year, we have won five them. The most positive aspect of the Out of 20 matches the U13A have won us to work alongside Demy for the past matches and drawn one. Despite Under 14 National Schools season has been the development of the three years and I’m sure our senior players 14 matches and lost only six, scoring a 7 several cancellations the spirt has In the National Schools Competition we massive 67 goals and have a positive goal confidence and composure of the players have all appreciated her wealth of and the sense of enjoyment that was knowledge which will be sorely missed. been high and we have enjoyed came a creditable third overall. Scoring difference of 29! This makes them our goals didn’t come as easily to us for some second most successful team behind the expressed, win or lose. The tactical side We obviously wish her every success. training and playing together. of the game has really been enhanced reason and it was this that prevented us U12A team. We are delighted to announce that we are with people aiming for feet in the D, giving The team was a little disappointed about from going on to the next round with too running the second BGS Senior Hockey The U13A team won the Bradford full effort until the final whistle and the next year’s arrangements but we are many draws and a narrow 0-1 loss to Tour, when we will travel to Holland in Invitational Tournament by winning all planned executions of short corners in looking forward to seeing what can be GSAL. Throughout the afternoon the October 2016. Holland is arguably the best their games but this was made hard by training proving fruitful in match situations. done. The team has improved on their girls played some great linking Hockey, place in the world to play Hockey. We are a close 1-0 victory against our very own The marking really improved, from an spacing and fitness hugely, and we are successfully transferring the ball when lucky that it is on our doorstep (compared B team. admittedly dodgy start (!), along with the expanding our variety of skills used in channels appeared blocked. This is with other major Hockey nations) and The U13B have had a tougher season, communication and teamwork. Thank you game play. I hope that next year’s captain certainly a team to keep a watchful eye despite the inaugural tour also travelling to which is generally down to them playing for an enjoyable season! continues to make these improvements. on in the future. Holland, we feel that the quality of play, the other schools’ A teams, yet have managed 2nd XI Awards enthusiasm for the sport and the culture U15 XI Awards to win two and draw two out of their nine surrounding Hockey in Holland, into which Player of the Year Katie Elmore games. They have really gelled as a team Player of the Year Laura Barnett we can immerse ourselves, will provide us this year and put up a good fight in the Players’ Player Katherine Skelton with new and exciting challenges and Players’ Player Esther Jackson Bradford Invitational Tournament coming Most Improved Player Eleanor Moorhouse opportunities for a second tour there. Most Improved Player Millie Thomas 5th overall. The Bradfordian Senior School 96/97 Sport – Hockey

Sport U12 VII Girls Representative Honours continued … By Katie Priestley, Hockey Coach West Yorkshire, Junior Academy The U12 team has had a good Centre (JAC) season. We have had lots of players U17 Charlotte Horsman, Maddy Oliver attending lunchtime practice and U16 M illy Fewlass-Jones, Emerald were able to enter three teams Hellewell-Weir Captain’s Report (U13 XI A) Parents Hockey into the Bradford Invitational U15 Grace Lancaster By Lucy Spencer, U13 XI A Captain This was again a highlight of the Tournament towards the end of U14 Freya Bellamy Our season did not start as well year for the parents. However, the season. U13 Alice Barnes, Lucy Spencer as we hoped with our first game this year they took it all a little In this tournament, out of the seven U12 Bella Barton, Grace Dawson, Amy losing 5-2 against Queen Mary’s teams attending, our A team were winners more seriously with three evening Dixon School and 6-0 against Sedbergh. with the B team coming 4th and the C training sessions, one of which With help from our great teachers, we team 5th. It is brilliant to see so many girls was taken by Demy Dowley. North, Junior Regional managed to progress and develop our enjoying Hockey and finding success and Performance Centre (JRPC) progressing at the same time. The event is growing year on year and skills. As a result, we won almost all of our Captain’s Report (U12 VII B) gives the opportunity for our BGS Hockey Freya Bellamy remaining matches. We won the Bradford The B team, captained by Amber Kenyon By Ella Town and Amber Kenyon, players to showcase their skill, speed and Charlotte Horsman Invitation Tournament scoring nine points, and Ella Town, played 14, won seven, U12 VII B Captains fitness whilst competing against their conceding only one goal and beating drew three and lost four. The four losses parents. The matches were again highly 2016-17 Captains South Craven 10-0. Through training, came right in the middle of the season, in This year has been successful for competitive at all levels yet were all played we became a strong team and we made a mid-season wobble, but the team were the Hockey team. We’ve had our with the right spirit. The 1st XI v parents 1st XI Captain Maria Campean many memories together. soon back on track with some key results fair share of wins and losses, but match ended in a draw so went to penalty 1st XI Vice-Captain Rosie Ogden being a 4-4 draw with Stonyhurst, a 3-3 flicks. After again being drawn on flicks the Bea Taggart U13 XI A Awards draw with Wakefield Girls’ High School we always tried our best, which game ended on sudden death flicks. On U16 XI Captain Esther Jackson Player of the Year Laurenne Pickard and a 6-0 win against Ashville. Looks like makes it all worthwhile. this occasion the parents were the winners. U15 XI Captain Neesha Khan scoring goals is a bit of a habit for the Players’ Player Laurenne Pickard We entered three amazing teams into a U15 XI Vice-Captain Zainab Yasin U12 B team. Most Improved Player Antonia Robson tournament and came first, fourth and Staff v Pupils U14 XI Captain Laurenne Pickard fifth. The teamwork has been outstanding U14 XI Vice-Captain Beth Norton Captain’s Report (U12 VII A) and we couldn’t have asked for more. The final match of the Fun Hockey Captains’ Report (U13 XI B) By Grace Dawson, U12 VII A Captain The whole team has tried so hard, so we’d Afternoon was Staff v Pupils. U13 XI Captain Anuli Okeahialam By Beth Norton, U13 XI B Captain like to thank them, but most of all, we’d all U13 XI Vice-Captain Amy Dixon I think that the Hockey season went The 1st XI looked strong from the start This season we have had a lot of fun while like to give a massive thank you to Miss and put away an easy goal whilst Mr becoming one team. We have learnt how well because it was well structured, Boughton, Miss Priestley and everyone that Darnbrough was busy tripping over his Well done to those who have represented to support one another and that resulted in and we always knew what the aim has helped us throughout the season. own feet in the goalkeeping kit. The final School at Hockey this year and thanks again to all those staff and parents, without some good wins. Although we had a few and point of the drill was, and we score was 2-1 to the pupils, winning the losses we have overcome some problems U12 VII B Awards whose contributions the Hockey at BGS didn’t get bored waiting! ‘Broken Stick Award’ for the first time. and really built a promising future. Now we Player of the Year Becky McCash Through gritted teeth the staff were would not be the success it is! are ready for next season and can’t wait for I can’t really think of any cons! Next season Players’ Player Amber Kenyon pleased for the 1st XI yet relish the the first game. we could maybe play more games during challenge to reclaim the title next season. Most Improved Player Ailsa Hellewell-Weir The games the U13 team played as an practice? Overall, Hockey at BGS has been 11-a-side team on a full pitch took a bit an awesome experience and the teaching Spring Fair of getting used to, as communication to has been superb! Lots of my friends who weren’t that into Hockey have been really The U12A team played 19, won 12, drew Following on from the success of each other was tested and we had an early three, lost four. 7defeat against Wakefield of 0-5. This was excited about the mixed practices on Friday! the stall at the Spring Fair in 2015 The A team had a slightly shaky start to rectified in the latter part of the season and the Hockey Club decided to run a we won convincingly against Rishworth U12 VII A Awards the season but were soon into winning 4-0 and St Bede’s 2-0. Player of the Year Anuli Okeahialam ways, scoring 63 goals and conceding stall in the 2016 event. 25, putting them as our most successful In the Mini Hockey Nationals, we fared Players’ Player Naina Krishna The pressure was on though, after the team in front of the U14 team. After 21 Alice in Wonderland-themed Clock quite well, with some very tight matches Most Improved Player Grace Dawson November the team did not lose a game Croquet went down so well. With a little in which just one goal would have made under Captains Naina Krishna and Grace the difference. Drawing 1-1 with both help from the DT department another Dawson. The team had a hard-fought 1-0 fantastic centrepiece was created in line Rishworth and Silcoates put us in third win against GSAL on a freezing cold night place overall. I’m sure this will come with the Parents’ Association theme of here at BGS. At the Bradford Invitational the Rio Carnival. The Hockey obstacle together next year when we play in the Tournament, they scored 13 goals and U14 Nationals competition. course drew the crowds and the mocktails conceded none. were very popular. Huge thanks to Votre U13 XI B Awards We really do look forward to seeing the Vacances for their kind donation of a five night stay in the Vendee, which made Player of the Year Beth Norton two U12 squads combine into a full 11-a-side squad for Saturday fixtures next the Hockey raffle very appealing at only Players’ Player Beth Norton year as they have demonstrated a lot £1 a ticket. Here’s looking forward to next Most Improved Player Lily Orton of potential. year already! Senior School The Bradfordian Sport – Netball 98/99

Sport continued … Izzy Wellings is another player who I know 2nd VII Talia Goode has been fantastic this season, Alex Christian, having juggled so many has the ability to go further with netball she plays consistently well in every match different things this season, has been outside of school. She plays a position The 2nd VII this season have trained and dominates in centre court. Not only outstanding. She has played in both the that can at times go unrecognised and and played extremely hard, they Talia, but also Sarah, have been life savers 1st and 2nd team and despite all of her she works her socks off 100% of the time have had a mixture of results, but when it comes to fundraising, particularly other commitments to music, head girl whether that’s matches or training. She with the fashion show. Philippa Bailey has and many others, has been extremely is a centre court superstar. Ellie Rayner I feel confident that every girl has played in the starting seven for nearly every committed. She is a valued member of the possesses a certain quality as a player made huge progress in terms of game and in her second position. She is squad and always gives 100%. Defensively where she immediately gains the respect extremely versatile and knowledgeable in she has made huge improvements. When of her teammates and when you have their knowledge and playing ability. We had a great start to the season attack and defence and when pushed has she plays it has made it impossible for me such a mix of personalities this becomes worked extremely hard. Roisin Brophy has to bring her off. Lizzie Winn was told at the so beneficial and she has been an asset to over in Manchester for a pre-season been 100% committed and has clearly end of last season that as a centre court Netball the 1st VII this season. training/team building weekend enjoyed playing netball and has had a player she needed to improve her fitness She is one of those players that doesn’t where the girls bonded both on good season in defence for the 2nd VII. and work harder if she wanted to remain in necessarily come out with ‘hunter’ style that position, and her hard work has not and off the court. Catherine Lathom-Sharp only joined us interceptions, or have the showmanship this season and I know has had so much only been recognised by me but clearly by of Pascale but she is consistent, she never Fran Berry is one of the quieter members fun. After she managed to master the her teammates. 1st VII makes a mistake and she is always an of the squad but extremely hard working footwork rule she has performed really She has been such a star this season By D L Bloomfield, Teacher i/c U15 Netball option, and for that she becomes one of and will try and put into practice every bit well in games and it was only during our both on and off the court and I am really the most valuable members on the team. of feedback you give her. Sarah Varley has netball vs rugby match at the end of the proud of her. Holly Dixon has been an The 1st VII this season has been by far the most talented group of girls Abbie Spencer ended the season last year been one of the most assertive, season that we discovered she should outstanding captain this year and a I have had the pleasure of coaching. as borderline starting seven and after hardworking and determined people I have probably been playing defence rather pleasure to coach, she has been a an outstanding performance against have ever come across. She has been Having brought in new tactics and playing positions for some of the players, they have than Wing Attack (WA). She was a superstar consistent shooter in every match and Sedbergh she has earnt her role as captain extremely supportive of her team this year, at the Fashion Show and helped has made it impossible to bring her off adapted, listened, taken on board every piece of feedback and become stronger and next season. constantly giving me feedback and stronger as a result. They performed well at National Schools narrowly missing out on a choreograph multiple scenes and has the court. Harriet Hoban has been an When Abbie is on form in training suggestions for improvements and is been a pleasure to coach. extremely valued member of the squad, place in the regional round to GSAL and Greenhead who both went on to compete in dominating on and off the court physically National Finals where GSAL became champions, proving how tough the competition was. everybody else steps up their game, but she works hard and takes on board every when she’s not everyone else decides to and vocally. I know she will do a fantastic piece of feedback you give her. She has a The best performance however came when they faced Sedbergh in the Independent take their foot off the gas. I know she will job next season as captain. sharp eye for feeding the shooters and Schools Netball Club (ISNC) Plate. As a coach it was one of my proudest moments to see continue to play out of her skin and will always gives an accurate ball. every girl on court playing the best they have done all season and to the highest of only get better. Pascale Fisher is one of the standards. It has been great to see how quickly these most talented individuals I have ever had girls came together as two separate age I know that should the girls have performed like that at the start of the season at National the pleasure of coaching. She is so skilful Schools they would have made it to the finals. groups and encouraged each other in and ridiculously outstanding. Pascale has both training and fixtures. They have been Tamara Smith has been a world class defender all season and is just an example of one of every potential to pursue a netball career motivated to improve week in week out many of these girls who is a wasted talent. I know she has the potential to go on and be with England and train with the country’s and have constantly provided feedback super successful in netball but for now we are happy performs as well as she does for best. and suggestions for training to ensure they BGS. Izzy Austin is one of the quieter players on the team but her shy and timid character Every school we go to have nothing but are pushing themselves to be the best they soon disappears when she steps on court. She is an integral part of the first team defence high praise about how brilliant she is along can be. and she and Tamara have formed a formidable unit in the circle for any attackers who try with all the younger players at this school. and take them on. I know those in the Lower Sixth will She is simply a role model to the students continue to play and train with this Becky Ashurst has a very unorthodox jumping shooting technique but is always consistent. here and is looked up to by those in the determined attitude next season and Becky has come on leaps and bounds this season; she has grown in confidence and like lower year groups and her peers, and even will only continue to improve. 7Izzy and Tamara has formed an exceptional attacking unit alongside her teammates. She is the boys when they played against her one of those players who you know as soon as she gets the ball will sink it, and as a centre in the rugby vs netball match. She may 2nd VII Awards not shout the loudest but she leads by court player there is no better feeling than having a reliable shooter who you know you Most Improved Player Harriet Hoban can turn your back to go back to the centre and trust that the shot has gone in, which she example and she will be a huge loss to the has done all season. school when she goes on to bigger and Player of the Season Sarah Varley better things. Players’ Player Lizzie Winn 1st VII Awards Most Improved Abbie Spencer Player of the Season Tamara Smith Players Player Pascale Fisher 2015-16 Captain Sarah Varley 2015-16 Vice-Captain Talia Goode 2016-17 Captain Abbie Spencer 2016-17 Vice-Captain Tamara Smith The Bradfordian Senior School 100/101 Sport – Netball

Sport umpire is looking and not looking and she U16B knows better than anyone what she can continued … get away with! By C Taylor, Teacher i/c U16 Netball She can also read the game from the I was very excited to be taking back of the court extremely well and leads on the Under 16s this year. We Claudia in most situations. In the latter part started really positively and we of the season, she was leading Phoebe in U16A defence, but I’ll come onto that later. Lydia all discussed what we wanted to has been a huge asset to the team. get out of the season. We hit the By C Taylor, Teacher i/c U16 Netball Last year Jemima played Wing Attack (WA) Claudia plays Goal Defence (GD) and again She is a very natural attacking player, who ground running in September with The A team have spent much of the for the majority of her time on court. This has had a fantastic season. As you know, finds space where there is none and drives lots of training and the U16’s trained year she has stepped up and played centre season training with the 1st team, Claudia has been captain and this was a into it with flare. Her vision into the circle with the first team which did them on a number of occasions as well and has which has been hugely beneficial role given to her based on her contribution is second to none and the relationships given 100% wherever she is on court. Her last year. She thoroughly deserved it and forged in the attacking end of the court the world of good. and successful for them. vision into the circle is fantastic and she has done a great job. Claudia makes some will be hard to replicate next year as the I was so impressed with the U16B team works very hard. Another hard worker is somewhat. However, the girls have so They have been pushed hard by the quality fantastic interceptions and her reach when senior teams are developed. Phoebe is because as usual it is difficult to find Fiona who also plays WA. Fiona is better much confidence in her that she will find of the first team players and really had to marking a shot is brilliant. We miss her the last player for me to talk about, and schools to play against as not many than she thinks she is. I would love to see the space and always catch the ball that it think about different tactics and where when she’s not on court, which she wasn’t she is one of the most versatile players schools can offer B team fixtures at U16. her have more confidence in her own didn’t take long for her to feel comfortable. they would be best used. The introduction for the latter part of the season as she we have. I know how desperate she is to However, they started the season really abilities. Antonia is another one who needs of the blanket has been really useful and She has also improved with her body broke two ribs at National Schools! be a shooter, and that she practices hard, well with a 10-9 win against Woodhouse to have more self-confidence. She has their continued efforts with the wall have position in the circle – she switches her Katie is our other defender, and plays Wing but this season she has played a more Grove. We had a few more wins over the played through centre court and has been extremely effective. feet now and puts the defender on her Defence (WD); a position that sometimes defensive role. She has played Centre (C) season including beating Cheadle Hulme worked hard to gain an understanding of The full court zone is brilliant and the back more often than not. Even though goes unnoticed. But not in this team. Katie for the most part, but when Claudia got and Nottingham high school. The girls tactical moves on court. Lulu plays centre girls work really hard to make it work – everything Hannah does is at pace, it is a feisty player who is very switched on injured, she didn’t think twice about have been committed to training and on occasion this season has played I lost count of the interceptions made from has no negative impact on her skill level. and is another one who uses the set plays stepping into play GD. throughout the year and have enjoyed WA. Lulu is a very laid-back player but she this set play in many games. We started She is quick with her passing and loves with ease. She makes the wall on a centre She did play there a few times when I had sessions at Manningham Sports Centre is consistent with the feeds into the circle the season with a strong win against to play one to two’s with Zoe and Phoebe pass look easy and her communication them at U13, but at that point, we didn’t with the 2nd team. and the girls seem to gain confidence Stonyhurst, and followed this with wins on the edge of the circle. She has also skills improve game by game. She is also use tactics such as the wall or the attacking The best sessions we have had though when she is on court. been using bounce passes much more against Sedbergh, Woodhouse Grove very effective on the attacking zone and zone. Phoebe knew exactly what to do were at school in the sports hall when it Izzy has captained the U16 B team this this season in and out of the circle and and Sheffield High. Just before National does a lot of work off the ball to prevent in both situations, which was no mean was just them – they bounce off each year and has done an absolutely fantastic considering she is one of the smallest Schools, we played Crossley Heath and her opposition getting to the edge of feat considering she was out of position. other’s enthusiasm and know where the job. She has been committed to training, members of the team, she has a huge had a bad day at the office. We lost by the circle. When she plays in centre court, she is line is between having a laugh and getting fundraising and fixtures throughout the presence on court and demands the quite a few against a strong team, but In early January we went to play against brilliant – springy, committed to the ball down to business! This team has been a season and always does everything with a ball. Our third shooter, Niamh, has made one that we knew we could beat. Manchester High School, and turned up and totally reliable. Nothing changed in pleasure to be around and spend time with smile on her face. This hasn’t always been some huge improvements this season. The week after we met Greenhead there to a court full of puddles. We were defence, whether it was at GD or WD, and they’re always wanting to learn more easy but she has led by example and has She has stepped in to a number of different College, who are nationally strong, so we unhappy with the girls playing in those which she played a few times in nationals. and improve their skills. To go back to the been a great captain. Hannah and Naiha positions and enjoyed them all. When she knew it would be a tough game. Given that conditions given that they had the regional She is a real pleasure to coach. results, I have seen a marked improvement both play in defense and have made is shooting, she very rarely misses and it was the week before National Schools round of National Schools the week after After the girls had finished their mocks, we in their tactical awareness this year and the improvements throughout the season, although she doesn’t have a textbook and we had suffered the defeat the week so we played inside, which we all prefer. played Hymers. I won’t mention the result, set plays have been successful. both in terms of positions and ball shooting technique, it certainly works before, I knew that we needed a win to It was a great game against a very strong or the performance actually, but it would handling. Maisie is leaving us this time and for her! Elisha has suddenly grasped the idea that build our confidence. We got to the dark team, and we drew 17-17 in the end. be safe to say that they were relaxing after migrating out of the circle to receive the we wish her all the luck in the world as she sports hall in Huddersfield and set our stall The Nationals tournament was fantastic In this game, Zoe shone through centre finishing their exams and their minds may ball may be beneficial. She left it quite late moves on to pastures new. Maisie plays out from minute one. The shooters were and we had a larger squad than normal, court, finding space left right and centre, not have been on the game. They made in the season to try this and to see how Goal Defense (GD) and has got a number outstanding, so much so that we could as we used three U15 players to add which she does a lot. Zoe is vocal on court up for it over the next few weeks though successful it could be but there’s no of player of the match awards throughout afford to bring Sally off in the last quarter. strength to the squad. We had a great day, and off and has stepped up to play centre with wins against Ashville and Bury, who stopping her now. Kiran, as always, is a the season. She is somewhat of a game 7Hannah was outstanding, with a 96% with outstanding performances through in the latter part of the season. we beat by one goal. This was a fantastic very reliable shooter. The girls can always changer with her turnover of the ball and shooting record and picked up player of the centre court from Zoe and Phoebe result for them as it was their last game as depend on her to receive any pass given good special awareness. particularly. With our first game in the bag, the match that day. We won the game a squad. and shoot the ball. Kiran is a very clever Sana has been an absolute pleasure to we met Crossley Heath, who we had lost 44-17 and everyone was really up for the The next challenge for some of the girls player and thinks about everything – this coach this year. She is desperate to learn to 2 weeks earlier. The girls had something Nationals the following week. will come down under when we travel to is a great asset to any team. more and is constantly asking questions to prove and that they did! We won by 5 I am lucky to have three fabulous shooters Australia in the summer. I know they will in order to improve. She has improved goals and Lydia and Claudia in defence in this squad. Sally has perfected the art train hard over the next few months and massively. A huge turning point for Sana were phenomenal. We continued to play of holding her space in the circle and has will gain a lot from playing against some was against Saint Peters in February where well and came runners up, meaning we always been one of the best in school. of the best netballers in the world. I look she really gave the Goal Shooter (GS) a run went through to the regional round of This year though, I have worked hard on forward to seeing what they bring back, for her money. She has even had a go at National Schools. bringing Sally out of the circle a bit more and I look forward to seeing what they the other end of the court and enjoyed and making use of the skills around the In defence, Lydia plays Goal Keeper (GK) can offer to senior netball next year. some more freedom playing GS herself. circle as well as in it. She was unsure at first, and I think it would be safe to say that she and it brought her out of her comfort zone is a GK through and through. Lydia is a very U16A Awards U16B Awards clever player who demands respect from Most Improved Player Niamh Sedgwick Most Improved Player Sana Hafeji her opposition – and if she doesn’t get it Players’ Player Katie Robertshaw she bullies it out of them! She is clever in Players’ Player Jemima Lee more ways than one. She knows when the Player of the Season Sally Bertrand Player of the Season Maisie Lawrence The Bradfordian Senior School 102/103 Sport – Netball

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Highlights of the Saturday fixtures Ella Moran and Eve Wellings are to be programme have been beating Woodhouse commended on how they have stepped Grove and also the way we competed at B up in defence and come together to form team level with GSAL, giving them a really a great team, now we have managed to tough day. I feel that the girls have made get Ella shouting. They have come out both personal progress and progress as a with super interceptions and have team but they do need to find a way to been awarded player of the match in U14B and U14C play with more consistency. numerous games. Lizzie Hamer and The B and C team have done Millie Stephenson have perfected the The A squad have also had a mixed extremely well this season and season with fantastic performances against wall on centre pass, not that Lizzie has a Sedbergh, Manchester Girls’, Stonyhurst choice when Millie is screaming at her, but now with some of the girls playing (2nd time) and Ashville in the Independent their confidence and ball handling have outside of school they have made School Netball Cup (ISNC) and come on tremendous amounts. Melody our Year 9 squad even stronger disappointing losses against Stonyhurst (1st made her mark during the West Yorkshire tournament when she dominated the and are fighting for positions. time) around Wilmslow and GSAL. One of It has been great to see so many girls’ zone from a backline. Maia Hammond, Sama Rafaquat and the frustration with these girls is the lack of eager to play netball at BGS and despite Hanna Panni have joined the C team this belief and trust they have in their own and Millie Wadsworth has been the backbone not having a lot of fixtures this season teammates ability when pushed outside of the team this year and a great captain. year and have brought a breath of fresh air U15A, U15B and U15C to the training and fixtures. Emily Conn has they have all remained committed and their comfort zone. They play some great She is reliable, passionate about netball, By G K Jones, Teacher i/c U15 Netball shone in training and matches and it is continue to show dedication to improving netball against teams of a similar ability to extremely talented and I know she will clear how much playing outside of school their netball which I know will make tour I have enjoyed this season seeing them but when pushed by outstanding continue to get better. Lily Robinson has has contributed to her progress, not only selections difficult for the staff. So keep the U15 squads mature as both teams they go back into their shell. In order been my greatest surprise this year. For this but she is well respected by her going, keep pushing yourselves and never to become an outstanding team, they will the past two years I have watched Lily in players and people. teammates and I know she will be fighting settle for anything less that perfection next year have to try to take greater risks in training and been so frustrated at what for a position in the B team next season. because losing is never an option. Overall their attitude and the manner in both training and games and learn from seemed to be a lack of desire to improve, Georgia Pope, Nimrita Mangat and Hadia which they train has become very positive the successes and failures of their actions U14A, U14B and U14C she seemed quite happy to plod along. Arshad have dominated in defence and U14B and U14C Awards and they have demonstrated a desire when pushed outside their comfort zones. But this year she has shone. As staff we Anika Malik and Armani Mir possess By D L Bloomfield, Teacher i/c U14 Netball Most Improved Player to improve. Due to the number of girls feel we have got to know Lily more and something which none of the shooters Maia Hammond, Sophie Clough playing netball last season we entered U15A Awards she has become more outgoing, trains in this year offer – which is height. They Players’ Player two teams into the Bradford League so Players’ Player Ava Hepworth-Wood U14A and plays hard and has strengthened the have become a force to be reckoned with that we could run an A, B and C team A squad significantly. Jaya Krishna, like her especially when we have had the rugby Emily Conn, Lucy Sherwood Most Improved Player Sophie Holden and give all the girls playing opportunity. This team are the future stars sister has a natural ability for netball. I feel pads out in training sessions. Francesca Player of the Season Player of the Season Ava Hepworth-Wood Grace has managed to play up into the B The C squad have competed in the B of BGS. This is one of the most like this is the start for Jaya and like some Emily Conn, Grace Lancaster of these girls I expect big things from her team for some of the matches and has division of the Bradford League and it has U15B Awards talented squads we have in the stepped up to the tougher competition 2015-16 U14B Captain Grace Lancaster been lovely to see all the girls playing in the future. Players’ Player Anna Marsden school most of the players also without any struggle whatsoever. Zaarah 2015-16 U14B Vice-Captain Ariana Galdins competitive games. They have had four What we have with this group of girls, isn’t Yousef has pushed herself to her limits play outside of school and it makes 2016-17 U14C Captain Maia Hammond games, won two, drawn one and lost one Most Improved Player Hannah Misbert a strong starting seven with a couple of in training and matches and will play any with Bradford Girls’ withdrawing from the Player of the Season Izzy Robinson such a difference. subs we have a strong squad, who can all position you put her in. Nancy Stainton has 2016-17 U14C Vice-Captain Zaarah Yousef league. This places them second in the Their skill level has progressed so much play numerous positions and when they performed consistently well throughout division. Although for some of the girls this U15C Awards and it makes coaching so much easier do, it doesn’t weaken them in the slightest. the season and has taken on a leadership is an addition to their Saturday fixtures with Players’ Player Izzy Robinson as we can focus on tactical and more They all have a great sense of humour and role in training sessions. the B team there are a few who have taken a fantastic work ethic and I look forward to U13A Most Improved Player Umaira Waheed advanced netball rather than landing and Our B team had a strong start to the 7to the court only in these games and for turning on your outside leg and the split hearing about their success in the future. season representing BGS alongside the By C Taylor, Teacher i/c U13 Netball Umaira the first gameplay experience in Player of the Season Misbah Khan drive down court. A team in the West Yorkshire Schools her BGS career. It has been great to see the U14A Awards tournament and an even stronger finish Two members of the A team, girls competing well against A teams from The squad took a massive hit mid-season Players’ Player Eve Wellings where they played the A team in the final Glesni Jones and Eva Lockett have other schools and equally good to see away at Wilmslow when one of our star Most Improved Player Lily Robinson of the Bradford School’s Tournament. been selected into the County those B squad players playing in the C players, Georgia Rayner, went down with It just goes to show how talented this team excelling within the team. an ankle injury which saw her resting for Player of the Season Ella Moran year group is. Sophie Clough and Grace Development pathway, which is Lancaster have dominated the circle and The B Squad have competed in both the part of the season, including national 2016-17 Captain Millie Stephenson a fantastic achievement. schools. We were all praying the weather have been crucial to the team’s success. Bradford League in division A against A 2016-17 Vice Captain Lizzie Hamer There are a number of other girls who would delay the tournament in time for We offer height in defence with Catherine teams from the strongest schools in the Chapman, Amber McAllister and Lucy have been selected to represent Bradford, District as well as competing on some her to recover but luck was not on our and their training has undoubtedly helped side. I know Georgia will continue to shine Sherwood and they always step up when Saturdays. Again this squad has been fluid it comes to matches. Our nippy centre them with their school game. The girls in netball both at BGS and outside of with some girls’ moving between A team court players Nancy Rae, Ariana Galdins selected are Anna Cooper, Eve Murphy, school and she will soon be part of our and B team so I have tried to reward and Laura Fitzpatrick have shone in centre Hannah Crookes, Mahum Sheraz, Lara current form. In the Bradford League they England regional set up. She will also court and I know any of these girls could Baines and Natalie Griffith. They have the have won three, drawn one and lost two become a role model to those lower give the A team a run for their money challenge of National Schools next year, games playing at times some really high down the school and I know she will when it comes to fighting for a position which is very exciting and training has standard netball. lead by example. next season. already started for that. The Bradfordian Senior School 104/105 Sport – Netball

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In the attacking end, we have had the U13B and U13C The C team have played in the Bradford Although the C team have only had a luxury of three very good shooters this By C Taylor, Teacher i/c U13 Netball League this year and have made some handful of fixtures in the Bradford League, season. We reluctantly lost Eve to the B huge improvements. A few of the girls they have represented BGS with pride and team, but this gave Vicky an opportunity I’ve seen a lot of movement this have played regularly for the B team on I thank them for that. They had some very to step up – and that she did. Vicky has year with the U13’s, and even the Saturdays and the results have gone up close games, only losing by two or three played extremely well in the circle and her throughout the season. The players in the goals, but they improve in every game. The shooting is very accurate. We need to work introduction of the U13C team. Bradford League have been mixed up final game of the season against Bingley on her movement outside the circle now, Players have moved between somewhat in teams, so some players may Grammar School brought them their first but she is showing huge potential in the Goal Defence (GD) and Wing Defence teams, and a few original B team have played for both teams. win, with a decent score of 11-9. A team. Mahum is a force to be reckoned (WD) this year too, and has performed well. players have cemented their place I’ll start with the attacking players. Leeza with, her shooting accuracy is fantastic. We have newcomer Ella Gill who joined us U13B Awards in the A team. and May have both improved over the She plays well at either Goal Attack (GA) in October, and she is like a little whippet. season and have grown in confidence. Most Improved Player Emily Mellor or Goal shooter (GS) and has just seemed Her speed is phenomenal, so much so The B team started the season well and They both work hard on their shooting Players’ Player Cerys Ali to grasp what space she can use and how have continued to improve throughout. technique and have performed well for the that on occasion she gets carried away Player of the Season Cerys Ali to use it to her advantage. Glesni is our on court and takes a few too many steps! They have won about as many as they C team. Sofia has stepped up and played other super shooter, who can also play But she has been an asset to the team and lost, but they gained a lot from the losses for the B team on a Saturday on occasion U13C Awards defense and has done so on numerous I know she has a lot more to give. Natalie and came back fighting in every game. and plays either centre court or in the Most Improved Player Zerah Khan occasions when we’ve needed her. Glesni and Lara have both played WD this year. In fact, they generally tended to perform shooting circle. Her tenacity on court has also captained this year and has been Lara has stepped up from captain of the better in the second half of their games. bodes well as she drives the ball into the Players’ Player Zerah Khan Izzy Kenyon played Goal Shooter (GS) a fantastic captain. She is very passionate B team and has played in the A team for attacking circle. Player of the Season Kara Hickman I would like to highlight some individual last year and started the year back in that about netball and has an extremely this season. Lara is also a very clever player Kara has stepped up to play GA this year achievements, as well as playing for junior position. She has ventured out of the circle competitive nature. She wants to win, and who listens and can put any tactical plans and has been fantastic. She only really club teams Bella, Anuli, Grace, Zahra and a few times and has now played Wing will always do what’s best for the team, into play with ease. She is particularly good stepped into that position when we had Naina were selected for the U13 District Attack (WA) and Goal Attack (GA) as well. so although I know how much she wants on the wall on a centre pass. Natalie has an injury but she has never looked back. U12A and U12B team a year early. From there Zahra and to shoot, there has been no arguments made massive improvements this year, She is a very cleaver player who knows Tabi plays Wing Attack (WA) and has By G Jones, Teacher i/c U12 Netball Naina have impressed so much that they from her when I’ve asked her to step into especially with her passing. when to give certain passes, depending on developed her feeds into the circle. have in the latter stages of the season been defense. This is a sign of a real team player. I know she can be erratic at times but I who is on court with her. She’s a real asset. She plays regularly for the B team in the The U12 squad as a whole have pushed through to train with the County In centre court, we have Eve, who plays now see her stopping and thinking about Eve Atkinson has played in the B team for Saturday fixtures and continues to improve. been a very exciting prospect Satellite Squad. In addition to this Naina Wing Attack (WA). Eve is such a hard where to place the ball rather than just most of the season and has enjoyed the Onto centre court and the defense. Gowri this year. was also selected for the ‘Junior Jets worker – she is one of the best ‘trainers’ throwing it and hoping for the best. Eva vibe in the team. She too is a huge asset and Daya both play Wing Defence (WD) Talent Group’. It was clear from the taster morning at we have and she has a very positive plays GD and forges great partnerships and is very accurate with her shooting. and have different strengths. the beginning of September that there Also huge thanks to Grace and Amelia influence on the other players in this with Anna and Glesni in the circle. She We now have Kate available to play on Gowri is like a little terrier snapping at your was an enormous amount of talent on who have captained the squad extremely regard. She is a joy to coach and it’s lovely reads the game extremely well, makes Saturdays, which is great for us and if she ankles around the court. She is aggressive show – some of the girls clearly having well throughout the season. This squad to see her making so many improvements flying interceptions left right and centre carries on the way she is, she will be and always wants the ball. What Daya lacks been coached and others at that point have a lot of character and spirit. With the as the season goes on. Hannah has also and attacks the ball. All whilst pointing her breaking into the A team before long. in that aggression, she makes up for in un-tapped potential. As a result of the height and athleticism of Zahra and Bella, played some WA this year, as well as Wing toes and looking elegant. Anna has worked Kate plays a few different positions, all in presence and accuracy on court. She big number of girls who have committed the tenacity and energy of Anuli, Becky, Defence (WD). She too has improved really hard on her positioning this year and attack and always makes an impact when makes lots of interceptions and really to regular training, we have had two Amelia and Ava, the level headedness and hugely and what I love about Hannah is as a Goal Keeper (GK) can now read the she is on court. Cerys plays centre and is looks after the ball. Zerah has made huge large squads with the girls having to be on court intelligence of Isabel, Grace and that if she doesn’t understand something, game much better. Her positioning for extremely springy! She makes interceptions improvements this year, considering she adaptable and versatile which they have Naina and the physicality and work ethic she is not afraid to ask. This has helped her rebounds and her passing have both when you would least expect it and her 7 had hardly played netball at all last year. coped with very well. demonstrated by Mia and Emryss, we have immensely through the court and she is improved too. vision into the circle is second to none. She has a natural understanding of the a really well balanced squad. switched on so her tactical awareness is Emily and Fumni play in defense and have game and works very hard. The same The results this season have been fantastic very good. U13A Awards both done a great job this season. U12A can be said about Imaan, who plays Goal with 100%-win rate until the last game of Most Improved Player Mahum Sheraz The A team have been a very tightly Lizzie plays centre and has come on Emily plays Goal Defence (GD) or Wing Keeper (GK). She reads the game well and the season against Bury where six of the knit squad of 11 players who have leaps and bounds this year. I think she gets Players’ Player Eve Murphy Defence (WD) and is extremely fit so can is becoming more confident in going for squad were unavailable due to alternative worked extremely hard to have the a bit tired of me saying her name during run up and down the court for hours! the ball. Nehal too plays GK and has a school commitments. They have won the Player of the Season Eva Lockett success they have gained this season. training, but I only do this because I know She just needs to believe that she is as positive impact on a competitive situation. Bradford Schools Tournament and League They are very talented but they are also she can push herself to do better. She good as we think she is. What can I say Both of them have improved their passing and beaten high calibre opposition such as willing to challenge themselves and push needs to switch her speed dial up slightly about Fumni? We always have lots of fun hugely, especially on the backline. Cheadle Hulme and GSAL. in game play, but we really miss her when in training but I think it would be fair to say themselves to achieve – something that she’s not on court, and that says a lot. She that fitness training is her worst nightmare. they will have to continue to do if they are has played with the idea of playing some I’m not sure I’ve ever seen her out of to live up to our high expectations. They breath, but the impact she has on court is will have the Independent Schools Netball huge and she has had a very successful Cup (ISNC) to get their teeth into next season. She has stepped up to captain season, giving them the chance to test most games and she has done a great job. themselves against the best teams nationally. The Bradfordian Senior School 106/107 Sport – Orienteering

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By D Alcock, Teacher i/c Orienteering For the second successive year, a BGS team was entered into the U12B British Schools Orienteering Championships. The B team have had a mixed season In November 2014, we had one placing in the top half of an age group (Joshua Poulsen), in terms of results but an excellent one but we improved significantly on that performance a year later, thanks to a longer period in terms of development and the of training and the input of some fresh blood! emergence of talent. Throughout the U12A Awards On Saturday 15 November, a dozen students completed two trial races at a rainy year I have witnessed their skill level and Players’ Player Grace Cogan Roundhay Park, before travelling to Sandringham, Norfolk, for the British Schools understanding of the game improve ‘I am really pleased that this players’ Orienteering Championships the next day. We set up the team shelter on the finishing hugely which will stand them in good immense contribution has been straight, and our competitors set off with time gaps of approximately ten minutes between stead for future seasons. recognised. She is incredibly switched each other, to prevent following. Despite practice sessions on the BGS stomping grounds on and has been named PoM on many Although I can’t talk about every of Lister Park, Heaton Woods and beyond, some boys found visiting up to twenty controls occasions, she was new to the school in individual in the squad, as there are so in an unfamiliar forest very challenging, and Armaan Malik was remarkably calm after September and has settled in seamlessly.’ many of them, there are some performers having taken two hours to complete the 3km loop! However, good runs from Alex who I would like to mention. The two Flaherty, George Worthington and William Westlake brought the Year 7 boys team home Most Improved Player Mia Chutti captains – Maddie Nix and Sana Khan have Most Improved Player Pavan Shergill in 4th, and the Year 8 boys team (Luke Moran, Max Bradley and Toby Logan) was 5th. Alex, ‘This player is an entirely unassuming been incredibly dependable, motivating ‘She arrived at school keen as mustard, but George, Luke, Max and Toby all made the top 20 in their age class and Laurence Smith character which is why her ‘in your face’ and astute both on and off the court, I clearly didn’t have a high opinion of her was in 10th in the Year 13 boys category. style of defending is such a surprise and have been really impressed with the own ability. It was clear that she had some Overall, the runners above and our other competitors – Jacob O’Connor, Jacob Midgeley, delight to see. She is going to be the maturity which they have both shown, good movement skills and an eye for goal Ben Marsden and Thomas Howson – helped BGS to come 8th in the large secondary thorn in many an attackers side and for which I would like to thank them for. but her handling was suspect at the start. schools category. me has improved the most in terms of There are also a group of players some She has improved in every aspect of her Congratulations to all. understanding what is required tactically of whom came to the school lacking play, not least her confidence in herself of her position on court.’ either playing experience, confidence or and I look forward to seeing her continuing Player of the Season Naina Krishna both and have worked hard to become her improvement next season.’ ‘This player has played in various positions some important players within the squad. Player of the Season Emily Hartley throughout the season and has been Others have gained their first match play ‘This individual has performed consistently outstanding in all of them. She influences experience towards the end of the season. well all season. She has been given the the game when she is on court and is fully Well done in particular to Pavan, Maya, most PoM awards throughout the year committed and reliable showing real class.’ Lorna, Louise, Amber and Sonia. and has been a reliable shooter in any I would also like to congratulate the girls circumstance, she definitely has the who are working hard to challenge for potential to play in the A squad – which places in the A squad, the likes of Pari, she demonstrated against Bury when Emily, Sana, Maddie, Nithila and Kate making her A squad debut.’ who have all performed consistently well in both training and games. 7 U12B Awards Players’ Player Maddie Nix ‘This player has already gained a mention. It is good to see that her efforts are appreciated and applauded by her team mates as well as myself. She is terrier like on court and the personification of enthusiasm off it. Tenacity should be her middle name.’ The Bradfordian Senior School 108/109 Sport – Rugby

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Rugby

1st VII 1st XV By D Scarbrough, 1st XV Coach By Dan Scarbrough, 1st XV Coach Played...... 14 It was evident that a small, yet Won...... 11 special group was coming through Drawn...... 0 Lost...... 3 into this year’s Upper Sixth Form, Points For...... 367 and for the third year running the Points Against...... 144 1st XV have managed to improve Points Difference...... 223 on the previous year’s successes, finishing 15th in the National League tables. Date Opposition Result Score Tournament After a good period of preparation, the Sevens season got underway at The season was a tale of immense highs Feb 7 Worksop College Canc. MSM – Group Match the annual Durham Sevens tournament, for a team full of high aspirations. and lows summed up superbly below Feb 7 Durham School Canc. MSM – Group Match The team scored 21 tries in six games, conceding only 11. The team beat King’s Priory by the team’s inspirational Captain, School, Ampleforth College, Durham School and Gosforth Academy, but sadly finished James Pinder. Feb 7 Sedbergh School Canc. MSM – Group Match as runners up losing twice to a very strong Kirkham Grammar side. ‘The season commenced with a successful Feb 27 The King's Priory School, Won 59-0 Durham 7s – Group Match Sadly, many other tournaments were cancelled due to flooding and poor conditions. pre-season camp at Newcastle, which Tynemouth So in order to prepare further for Rosslyn Park, Giggleswick School kindly put together culminated in two senior fixtures against Feb 27 Kirkham Grammar School Lost 10-28 Durham 7s – Group Match a mini tournament against local opposition and some from further afield in Wales. BGS Edinburgh Academy at Kingston Park. showed real strength in depth, dispatching every team they came across with ruthless This set the tone for our two victories Feb 27 Ampleforth College Won 26-7 Durham 7s – Group Match accuracy and dominant performances. against Cardinal Newman from Buenos Aires, giving us the momentum to Feb 27 Yarm School w/o Durham 7s – Group Match At the Rosslyn Park National Sevens, the team did remarkably well competing against Durham 7s – Bain Cup Quarter open our season with a comprehensive 172 teams nationally, winning seven of their eight matches, beating some of the country’s 85-0 victory against our traditional rivals Feb 27 Durham School Won 19-15 Final heavyweights. The team made a fantastic start whitewashing their group which included Hymers College. notable opposition; Clifton College (21-7), Norwich School (47-5), Christ’s College Brecon Feb 27 Gosforth Academy Won 26-17 Durham 7s – Bain Cup Semi Final (29-7), Brentwood (48-12). Topping the qualifying group, ‘The Geese’ won an eliminator Confidence and spirits were high as we Feb 27 Kirkham Grammar School Lost 0-12 Durham 7s – Bain Cup Final against local rivals St Peter’s York to fly into to the main competition on day two. took on ‘The Browns’ of Sedbergh at Fortress Frizinghall, in an epic encounter Mar 9 Old Swinford Hospital Canc. KSW7s – Group Match Reaching day two meant that the 1st VII had reached the last 16 of 172 teams, which was in the Champions Trophy, in front of a then split further into four groups of four. BGS started very well with a good win against Mar 9 Warwick School Canc. KSW7 – Group Match large and enthusiastic crowd. Playing Oratory School (22-5) but after a strong start to the game going 12-0 ahead, eventual cup some of our finest rugby of the season, Mar 9 Ellesmere College Canc. KSW7s – Group Match winners Tonbridge just overcame us (17-22). The game also saw captain James Pinder the Geese flew into a 15-0 lead at half injured, which meant he was unable to take any part in the final game. BGS knew they 7 Mar 9 Hereford Cathedral School Canc. KSW7s – Group Match time. Unfortunately, due to injuries, in needed to beat Felsted, who were at that point unbeaten and who had a side consisting particular James Callender in the front row, Mar 9 Bishop Vesey's Canc. KSW7s – Group Match of 3 England players, by at least 15 points. The team spirit and strength of character and the opposition’s fitness and strength in Grammar School inspired an incredible performance stunning the tournament favourites and coming away depth the final outcome was a narrow loss. Mar 16 Clifton College Won 21-7 N7 Vase – Group Match winners by 22-0! Sadly, the score line wasn’t enough with Tonbridge having smashed Oratory in their final game. A tired and emotional team were devastated that their dreams Mar 16 Norwich School Won 47-5 N7 Vase – Group Match were over with them finishing second on points difference! I think most observers ranked Mar 16 Christ College Won 29-7 N7 Vase – Group Match us within the top three teams in the tournament and the lads felt they had given their all, leaving coaches and parents incredibly proud. Mar 16 Brentwood School Won 48-12 N7 Vase – Group Match It would be wrong to mention one player above the rest as this truly was a squad small Mar 16 St Peter's School, York Won 24-10 N7 Vase – Elimination in number but big in stature, with great pride in the jersey. Mar 17 The Oratory School Won 22-5 N7 Vase – Group Match Throughout the season the group have played and beaten schools that clearly have Mar 17 Tonbridge School Lost 14-19 N7 Vase – Group Match Rugby at the heart of their brand, with more boys to pick from and much more resources. For this particular age group to achieve so much throughout their time at BGS is immense. Mar 17 Felsted School Won 22-0 N7 Vase – Group Match It is clear that this season they have achieved a place in the top 15 schools at both XV and VII Rugby across the whole country. ‘Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching?‘. Theirs certainly were! The Bradfordian Senior School 110/111 Sport – Rugby

Sport It has been an honour to Captain such a continued … driven and talented group of players this season with plenty of help from other senior players such as Adam Waring and Ross Kirtland. Warm up Captains Callum Manchester and Struan Mackenzie ensured we were ready to take on anything. Our game changers James Liu, Harry Sagar (when not rehearsing for the school plays) and George Cockcroft were often the 2nd XV This was undoubtedly a consequence of providers of a much needed X factor. I By James Webb, 12JRP enthusiasm and a desire to improve. There thoroughly look forward to the upcoming were certainly some very useful sessions Sevens season; in particular Isaac Greene’s It is always hard to know how a with Mr Wilde on Wednesday afternoons so called ‘Magic feet’. season will go, especially following that helped to develop structure in both attack and defence. The team was not Played...... 13 Suffering from a Sedbergh hangover, A final thankyou to our superb coaching on from one where a number of helped by regular call ups to the 1st XV battered and bruised we took on Crossley Won...... 7 team of Dan Scarbrough (England legend senior players moved on to better and the odd injury. That, however, is the Heath three days later, which produced a Drawn...... 1 for those who don’t know), the inseparable things. After our pre-season camp nature of senior squad rugby. Lost...... 5 disappointing result. This was backed up twins of Galley and Wilde and guest coach Without doubt the finest moment of Points For...... 328 with a 19-19 draw against the traditionally Phil Nilsen visiting from Yorkshire Carnegie. on north Tyneside and a warm the season came in our oldest school Points Against...... 174 strong Stonyhurst. We hold no grudges Special thanks go to our trusty stat man up game at Newcastle Falcons towards Will Bowie and James Liu for fixture against QEGS Wakefield. QEGS Points Difference...... 154 Private Ian Walker (Rtd) who courageously against Edinburgh Academy, we jumping ship at half time to watch some led us to our famous Woodhouse Sevens were certainly eager for revenge after of the World Cup minnows battle it out at victory at U13. A huge thank you also must faced a strong traditional rival in two previous defeats and perhaps our Elland Road! go to the support of the Old Bradfordians Hymers College. poor form, running in to half term, deceived them into underestimating the Date Opposition Result Score Tournament The half term, however, finished very Association who provided our match shirts We outclassed them and ran in some task they faced. The brave men of the 2nd strongly with two local derbies against for the season.’ Sep 12 Hymers College Won 85-0 Daily Mail Trophy super tries. We came through a close XV delivered an outstanding performance Woodhouse Grove and GSAL respectively. Particular highlights for the Coaching team game against Crossley Heath Grammar running in dancing tries and maintaining Sep 16 Sedbergh School Lost 20-32 NatWest Champions Playing Woodhouse on a Friday night, were the first half performance against School only to begin a series of losses, a rugged defence that just about held Trophy – Round 1 under lights, kindly hosted by our friends Sedbergh in the Champions trophy, Friday closing with a dismaying performance up, as wave after wave of QEGS attacks Bradford Salem. This was definitely one Sep 19 Crossley Heath School Lost 12-20 Daily Mail Trophy night lights against Woodhouse Grove (in away at GSAL. It seemed that the season came in during the second half. This really of the highlights of the season for the Sep 20 Stonyhurst College Draw 19-19 Daily Mail Trophy front of around 500 people) and playing might prove to be a very long one, but was 2nd XV rugby at its best from both whole squad, with support from all years Ampleforth into submission in the final upon return after half term the squad teams; competitive, committed and Oct 03 Nottingham High School Won 52-15 Daily Mail Trophy at BGS past and present, Salem was game of the year – over 55 minutes in began a three game winning streak. exhilaratingly close. rocking, inspiring us to a 21-3 victory. Oct 09 Woodhouse Grove School Won 21-3 Daily Mail Trophy atrocious conditions of cold, rain and We backed this up with a comfortable eventually floods. Oct 17 The Grammar School at Leeds Won 31-14 Daily Mail Trophy victory against GSAL. The opportunity to watch World Cup Date Opposition Result Score Nov 07 Pocklington School Won 26-15 Daily Mail Trophy After a good break over the holiday we rugby in England, coupled with a much reassessed our goals for the season and Sep 12 Hymers College Won 56-0 Nov 14 Trent College Won 15-0 Daily Mail Trophy smaller squad than in previous years, felt it achievable to go for an unbeaten meant we had some tough times, Sep 19 Crossley Heath School Won 19-17 Nov 21 Queen Elizabeth Grammar Lost 7-14 Daily Mail Trophy run to the end of the season. Beating however, I am sure the pupils will be School (QEGS), Wakefield two strong sides in the shape of a pumped Sep 26 Stonyhurst College Lost 7-62 stronger for the experience and will enjoy up Pocklington School and a strong Nov 28 RGS, Newcastle Lost 7-18 Daily Mail Trophy talking about their rugby at BGS for years Oct 03 Nottingham High School Lost 5-28 Nottingham Trent side. I was privileged to come. This was a fantastic group of Dec 05 St Peter’s School, York Lost 21-24 Daily Mail Trophy to witness our very own football convert Oct 10 Woodhouse Grove School Lost 0-55 players who were a pleasure to coach. James Webb ‘turning the screw’ in the Dec 12 Ampleforth College Won 12-0 Daily Mail Trophy So much so that to their detriment I could Oct 17 The Grammar School at Leeds Lost 7-24 front row against an experienced Trent 7 not help but join in on some of the touch Nov 07 Pocklington School Won 21-17 side. His stalwart work in the front row and pass sessions. This year group have a set the platform for our backs to run riot. Nov 14 Trent College Won 61-10 true competitive edge and will do very well Struggling with injuries due to a small in life and rugby, they leave the School Nov 21 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Won 21 - 17 squad, yet feeling confident we came having really put BGS rugby back on the (QEGS), Wakefield across a fired up QEGS Wakefield outfit map, so thank you! who were seeking revenge for the previous Nov 28 RGS, Newcastle Lost 7-21 two years’ defeats. Sadly, QEGS I would like to extend a big thank you to Dec 05 St Peter’s School, York Lost 7-45 outmuscled us on the day and in doing so the RPA, the OBA (in particular Chairman almost knocked the stuffing out of us for James Williams) for sponsoring the 1st and Dec 12 Ampleforth College Canc the rest of the season. However, the calibre 2nd team jerseys. Also former pupil James of opposition was evident as QEGS went Parker for providing the school with an on to reach the final of the NatWest Cup. electronic scoreboard for the 1st XV pitch. It is a fantastic addition to the facility which helps to make the 1st XV pitch a special place to play. Well done to all! #Geese The Bradfordian Senior School 112/113 Sport – Rugby

Sport Koenig and Haynes kept BGS within reach continued … of the opposition with just the occasional lapse letting the side down. With better consistency, particularly in defence, they could have won both these fixtures. The result against Trent College also did not reflect how close the game was, with The season closed in rather farcical fine efforts from Sherwood, McCash, U16B XV Results fashion, as Ampleforth College insisted Hopper and Harrison. Unfortunately territory and pressure were not converted Hymers College...... 36-31 W on our honouring a fixture on a day Stonyhurst...... 54-7 W when snow had closed Sutton Bank and into points and a decent performance Nottingham High School...... 21-19 W non-stop rain came in horizontally! The failed to produce a winning result. GSaL...... 10-12 L fact that the lads were actually distraught This was a team that will provide a solid that the field and the weather were both foundation for the senior sides over the Trent College...... 0-24 L unplayable upon arrival says it all about the next two years. Players such as Erturan and QEGS, Wakefield...... 22-28 L spirit in the squad. As the frustration of that Marshall have not played much rugby and St Peter’s...... 5-49 L day subsides, it is perhaps replaced with an are still developing, whilst others such as embroidered tale that ultimately becomes Berry, Partridge, Bellamy, Ellam and Zahir Points For...... 148 a piece of BGS rugby folklore. ‘Do you have proved to be solid players who can Points Against...... 170 remember that day when Ampleforth … ’ be relied upon to commit themselves fully. A win would have given us a 50% season. Senior Rugby needs more than 30 players and once again the 2nd team performed Player App. Tries Con. Pen./Drop Total Under 15A XV in the previous round. The enthusiasm of its task of giving, broadly speaking, anyone By C E Linfield,T eacher i/c Under 15 Rugby Mr Scarbrough for the abbreviated form of a game from and aspiring 1st XV player to Isaac Stephenson 7 4 0 0 20 the game was infectious and the manner lads who fancy a run out on a Saturday. Hugh Barrett 7 3 0 0 15 The Under 15’s had a really positive season, and whilst winning just in which we played was a credit to the entire squad. Hamish Rae 7 3 0 0 15 three matches we were competitive in all but two. The team showed great spirit and tried to play at a high tempo to utilise an abundance of I enjoyed working with the boys and Callum Haynes 3 3 0 0 15 would like to wish them well in their U16B XV pace on the wings. The game plan was reasonably straight forward and Charlie Andrews 1 2 2 0 14 transition to senior rugby next year. By D Pullen, Teacher i/c U16 Rugby involved winning quick ball and looking to score at the earliest opportunity. Zac Flavell 5 1 4 0 13 The U16Bs started the season well Our set piece was efficient with mobile, but small, forwards looking to Khize Shahzad 2 1 2 1 12 with three wins on the trot against provide ball on the front foot with space to attack. The decision making U15B XV Nick Hague 6 2 0 0 10 some decent opposition. of the half backs was generally good, with the physical threat of the By A MacNab, Teacher i/c U15 Rugby William Harrison 7 1 0 0 5 centres complementing the speed of our back three. Probably most memorable was the away Based on previous years’ victory over Nottingham, with Flavell Jack Sherwood 6 1 0 0 5 After a competitive pre-season match against Worksop College, the team acquitted kicking the winning conversion from the themselves admirably against Hymers College for 50 minutes before conceding three achievements the season for the Nardeep Madhas 5 1 0 0 5 touchline in the last seconds of the game late scores in a tight game. A narrow loss to a strong Crossley Heath side was followed U15B XV was always going to be following captain Hague’s try. This game Henry Stonelake 4 1 0 0 5 by a forgettable encounter at Stonyhurst. challenging. also featured one of a number of A team Two comfortable victories in the Natwest Cup against Ilkley GS and Harrogate GS player cameo appearances, this time from Ibby Abdullah 1 1 0 0 5 However, something that came as a showcased our ability to play good rugby with quick ball, but also emphasised the Andrews, who helped the Bs to an early Dan Brennan 1 1 0 0 5 pleasant surprise was the enthusiasm the strength of our Saturday fixture ist.l The draw for the last 16 of the North section of the lead. The team was always strongest when year group showed for the challenges and Paddy Partridge 7 0 2 0 4 Natwest Cup saw school entertain GSAL who played impressively to win comfortably. 7bolstered by players who had regular the number of boys who were willing to Particular memorable performances enabled BGS to beat Nottingham HS and compete experience with the A team, but players Alex McCash 7 0 0 0 0 play at home and away to support the with RGS Newcastle, Pocklington and Trent until the final whistle. It was unfortunate that such as Hague and Stephenson, who cause; usually playing at least 20 boys on Alex Bellamy 6 0 0 0 0 two winnable matches against St Peter’s and Ampleforth were cancelled at the end of match days. The progress of the side must scored four tries in the first four games, term due to bad weather. Rae, Stonelake, Chi Chi and prop Madhas, Erin Erturan 6 0 0 0 0 be recognised as we did manage two wins The seven-a-side season during the Easter term was influenced by poor weather and competed well in all but three games, all played well enough to earn significant Friedrich Koenig 6 0 0 0 0 playing time in the senior side as well as meaning that the boys competed just once at BGS. The Storm Super 7’s tournament which was a considerable achievement being mainstays of the Bs. Nasik Zahir 5 0 0 0 0 was without doubt the highlight of the year with school coming 1st in the group having based on past results; the collective spirit beaten Sedbergh, Ashville and Dame Allan’s. This ensured qualification to the cup amongst the boys showing through. The second half of the season was less Ismail Ellam 5 0 0 0 0 competition in which we lost to QEGS 24-19 in the semi-finals having beaten Ermysted’s A special mention must go to Matthew successful; they were unlucky to fall just Tom Wardale 5 0 0 0 0 short against GSAL and QEGS (who ran Cogan and James Chapman who were out easy winners the previous year). Strong Hugh Berry 5 0 0 0 0 ever present and work hard from the first whistle to the last, playing with a level of performances in these games by Barrett, William Marshall 4 0 0 0 0 honesty and understanding, whatever the Chi Chi Muchimba 3 0 0 0 0 conditions or score and with encouraging Will Hopper 2 0 0 0 0 levels of skill. Ben Schofield 1 0 0 0 0 The Bradfordian Senior School 114/115 Sport – Rugby

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The only thing that spoiled the day was England’s loss to Wales later that evening at RWC 2015. After an evenly contested first half, the game against Nottingham High School was unfortunately abandoned, after a heavy collision left one of the Bradford players very much the worse for wear, with the score 0-5 to the visitors. I had been delighted with the The most memorable game would have U14A XV efforts of our smaller forwards in securing an equal share of possession against a much to be the trip to Trent College; a long trip By M Wilde, Teacher i/c U14 Rugby heavier eight and the boys created a number of chances that we just couldn’t convert into down the M1 on a very wet day, to play for points. It would have been interesting to see if the BGS pack could have maintained the the full hour, only being beaten by a ‘run This season a total of 18 games have been played at A and B team level, equality in the second half; I suspect that the heavy first half workload may have caught up away’ try in the last few minutes; so close giving 45 U14 boys the opportunity to represent our school. In terms of with a number of them as the second half progressed. to a third win! The challenge for next year development the players have progressed as teams and as individuals, Next up a hard fought local derby in which BGS did their very best to snatch defeat from has to be to build on the achievements this the jaws of victory. WHGS came out strong and deservedly went a try up, however they year, compete in all games and maybe get albeit at different levels. Unfortunately, the A XV’s playing record doesn’t were always struggling to contain the pace and structure of the BGS game plan. However, a third or fourth win. represent the efforts invested by the boys, for whom playing rugby and the accuracy of the BGS players was below par and not for the first time this season too representing the school means so much. Whilst it was disappointing that much ball was conceded softly and in the wrong parts of the field. WHGS needed no U15B XV Results the boys lost more games than they won they produced some pleasing second invitation to take advantage and score their second try, from a well-executed lineout. A missed conversion resulted in a drawn match which on balance was a decent Hymers College...... 28-24 W performances, even in defeat, therefore I wasn’t too concerned about the Stonyhurst College...... 33-5 W result for both teams. Nottingham High School...... 40-48 L number of games won compared to the number lost. Whilst I was slightly disappointed with the WHGS result, I had no complaints in our next Arguably, QEGS Wakefield, is the toughest Woodhouse Grove...... 5-65 L game, BGS’ second local derby within seven days against GSAL; BGS were beaten by the fixture of the year and it couldn’t have GSaL...... 0-66 L BGS started well with a win against better side. Early exchanges were even but as the game developed the heavier, more come at a worse time after the physical Hymers College. A strong defensive mauling the boys had just suffered versus Pocklington...... 41-49 L organised GSAL pack began to take control. BGS scored two well-worked tries running performance was particularly pleasing and half the length of the pitch but it was not enough to trouble a confident GSAL side. Whilst Trent College. That said we had pushed Trent College...... 17-31 L denied Hymers possession. Rowan Hirst GSAL were proficient at the breakdown the high volume of turnover ball that they won QEGS hard the week before at the QEGS Wakefield...... 7-64 L carried extremely well up front and Harry was aided by BGS’ inefficiencies in the same area. Yorkshire Schools’ Independent Festival, RGS Newcastle...... 0-31 L Webster finished well on the wing. Harley On a lovely sunny afternoon at Pocklington, BGS produced a good first half performance albeit in shortened halves, and had Robertshaw also crossed from close range. which should have killed the game off as a contest at half time with the score 0-17 in our prepared well in our one Games’ lesson of The following week, too many individual favour. Against a lumpy Pocklington pack our 1st and 2nd fight was superb and the week. A good first half performance errors gave Crossley Heath cheap ball consequently we produced fast ball which the backs were able to use well, Matt had BGS down 7-12 at the break and whilst and field position which they took full Corkindale & Sam Berry impressing in the centre. Our aggressive defence resulted in I was pleased with the teams’ efforts our advantage of. Despite playing all the Pocklington kicking the ball away in the second half in an attempt to gain territory but defensive bite just lacked the aggression rugby BGS were 17-10 down at half time. full-back Henry Miller’s returns were more than a match for these tactics. However, it was required to really pressure the QEGS In the second half BGS made far fewer BGS’ inability to secure KO that proved to be an Achilles heel. Three misjudged catches, runners. The second half was equally well errors and consequently mounted a three knock ons, cheap territory (again!) and scores around the guard area gave contested and at one point BGS came superb comeback scoring three Pocklington a glimmer of hope. Fortunately, BGS held their composure to see the game within a score of our opponents. unanswered tries. With the game all but through for a deserved win despite the errors. Unfortunately, the weight and organisation won we found ourselves on the wrong of the QEGS forwards around the ruck and end of a quick KO and a string of penalties In conditions more suitable to Ducks than Geese it was a fine advert for Trent College’s the seam began to tell in the last 10 which Crossley converted into two late Ground Staff that the pitches BGS were greeted with, on our arrival at Long Eaton, showed minutes which gave the final score line an scores. A game we really should have won little evidence of the significant rainfall the area had experienced. Having worked hard over unfair gloss in my opinion. Harley and important lessons learned against a the course of the season on technical skills at the breakdown I was delighted with the Robertshaw, Henry Miller, Tom Wilson and side who eventually went on to win the amount of ball BGS won against a side that were physically gigantic in comparison. Henry Smith were particularly impressive, 7 U14 County Cup later in the season. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to put the ball too much use in the wet conditions. The the latter two scoring our three tries, from BGS defence stood up well under the barrage of Trent runners but the inability to tackle Victories at Stonyhurst College are highly range, outstripping the QEGS defence. the ball carrier to the ground resulted in a large number of line breaks, offloads and prized and this was no different. However, consequently long range scores; the majority of BGS tackles acting as speed bumps at Far too slow out of the blocks against a the margin of the victory suggests a best. However, the boys did not give up, although, understandably, enthusiasm hit a good RGS Newcastle team organised by mismatch – which it was! The BGS side season low towards the middle of the second half. the best fly-half we have encountered all had far more experience and structure season. Unfortunately, the game was over which overwhelmed the opposition, after 20 minutes as a contest; although who had a number of boys whose once BGS finally woke up we became rugby journey, was only two weeks old. much more competitive. There were With large amounts of possession and glimpses of our developing attacking time on the ball BGS ran in 13 tries in total; shape but unfortunately BGS had set centres Sam Berry, Harley Robertshaw and themselves far too deep, inviting the very winger Harry Webster scoring the majority physical RGS defence right onto us. BGS of those. Unfortunately, BGS lost some of defensive shape was good, we had lots of our attacking structure as the game practice, but as with the Trent College progressed and this will need to be game, BGS were unable to chop tackle the addressed if we are to compete with the bigger RGS runners and compete for the better sides on the circuit. ball on the floor. The Bradfordian Senior School 116/117 Sport – Rugby

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of the year. Uncharacteristic errors, U13B XV Squad regression in shape, structure and game Aneeq Hamdani, Bilal Faisal, Jasper plan under pressure led to a crushing first Lawrence, Abdullah Sheir, Ahmed Naveed, game defeat, 5-31 to Cwm Rhymni, which Lorcan Hanafin, Tom Celik, Ben Carroll, BGS didn’t recover from. Further defeats to Jamie Berry, Jacob Whitley-Guest, Tom Dulwich College, 12-17 and Birkdale High, Padgett, Danyal Hussain, Dylan Patel, Luke 19-33 overshadowed what had been a Thomas, Sam Young, Ben Clifford, Ben Unfortunately, the final games of the really positive sevens season, despite the Competition for B team squad places who represented the A team this season Marsden, John Scholey, Ismail Shezad, season against St. Peter’s York and 26-10 defeat of St. Edward’s Oxford. has been very fierce this year with over and also that against St Olave’s we turned Sufyan Mahmood, Lewis Griffith, Millan Ampleforth College were lost to the At the end of the season my thanks: Mr. O. 30 lads selected during the season. A out a C team. Olak, Lawrence Wade, Vistah Sharma, inclement weather experienced just before W. Theaker, in his role as B XV coach. Mr. core of regular players provided structure, The squad worked hard at all aspects of Seb Handley the end of term. Scott Higgins and his staff for the provision consistency and leadership for both the their game, from attack to set piece and After weeks of preparation the competitive of the excellent playing facilities we enjoy players competing for A team places to the area of their biggest improvement, U13B XV Results Sevens’ season began in early February at at BGS, the dedicated band of parents who and those making their debut in school defence. The squad enjoyed all aspects Hymers College ...... 32 - 5 W Durham. On the smaller 4G artificial support both the team and the rugby club colours. This provided the team with a of the game and worked hard as a group Nottingham High School ...... 0 - 21 L pitches, kindly provided by Durham so loyally and of course all the boys, too great strength in depth when selections and for each other. It was great to see the Woodhouse Grove School ...... 10 - 19 L were made each week. University, BGS acquitted themselves well. numerous to mention individually here, competition for places in the squad and to St Olave’s School, York ...... 0 - 17 L Group wins against Dame Allan’s, QEGS who work so hard and give up so much see how well the B team did when playing GSaL ...... Canc Wakefield and Pocklington set up a Cup time in representing this great school. U14B XV Results the Ilkley Grammar School A team. Pocklington School ...... 51 - 0 W QF versus St. Peter’s York which was lost Hymers College...... 56-0 W U13A XV Squad Trent College ...... 30 - 0 W 15-20. Nottingham High School...... 10-17 L Tom Howson, Lui Shivtiel, Jacob Midgley, QEGS, Wakefield ...... 10 - 19 L Two weeks later I was delighted that BGS U14B XV GSaL...... 17-33 L Fred Reed-Purvis, Shaan aziz, Josh Greene, RGS, Newcastle ...... 12 - 41 L backed up their Durham performance by Pocklington...... 29-29 D Peter Nix, Obi ene, Max Bradley, Luke Ilkley Grammar School ...... 0 - 20 L By O Theaker, Teacher i/c U14B Rugby qualifying for the St. Peter’s Cup Trent College...... 7-12 L Moran, Max Rutherford, Amrit Sharma, competition. The first group match was a The U14B rugby squad has worked QEGS, Wakefield...... 5-56 L Oscar Andrews, Mbako Chaliskha, Ed disappointing 10-19 defeat to the giants of RGS, Newcastle...... 5-31 L Harrison, Will Luxton, James Masterton, RGS Newcastle; the result a clear hard this year, always pushing Alfie Weston, Alfie Stonelake, Lex Galloway, Ilkley Grammar School...... 7-48 L indication of the suitability of the BGS boys themselves and their opposition to James Adam, Toby Logan, Habib Shafiq, to this game and the superiority of the BGS the limit. Henry Sisley, Will Bertrand, Sesi Jeyachera structure. Despite this loss BGS over powered Barnard Castle and Hymers No team was able to keep a clean sheet U13A XV Results College to secure Cup qualification, as against them and their true performance U13 XV Hymers College ...... 19 - 12 W group runners up. The QF versus Sedbergh is often not reflected in the final score. By A Galley, Teacher i/c U13 Rugby A special mention should be made of the Crossley Heath School ...... 41 - 5 W was a fantastic game. Both teams played It is very easy to focus on statistics good sevens rugby unfortunately the boys Nottingham game as an example of this Prince Henry’s Grammar School 52 - 0 W in Brown had a little more firepower than fighting spirt. Against a physically strong during a Rugby season to view Nottingham High School ...... 48 - 0 W those in Maroon and the game was lost and well drilled side the team stood how the season has progressed; Woodhouse Grove School ...... 19 - 14 W 12-34. together and forced their opponents to QEGS, Wakefield ...... 0 - 46 L attempt to convert penalties, from closer however, the focus for the U13 The build up to RPNS7s was therefore GSaL ...... 36 - 26 W 7 to the half way line than the BGS try line, squad was purely on their individual Pocklington School ...... 48 - 0 W going to plan until the Hymers College tournament was cancelled due to in an attempt to preserve a narrow lead. and collective performance, with Trent College ...... 55 - 0 W waterlogged pitches. Despite doing my the score looking after itself. QEGS, Wakefield ...... 24 - 27 L best to re-create competitive game RGS, Newcastle ...... 36 - 15 W This was typified by the two matches situations in the intervening weeks, the lack Rodillian Academy ...... 53 - 17 W against QEGS Wakefield this season, where of genuine opposition at that time really after a disappointing performance in the Hull Collegiate School ...... 45 - 17 W hurt when we eventually arrived in London first match which resulted in a scoreboard for the highlight of the Schools’ Rugby 7s that favoured QEGS Wakefield, the squad Programme. Compounded by the long responded positively in the second match trip, an overnight stay and the early later in the season to be denied by the morning start BGS saved their worse slenderest of margin. sevens for the most important tournament There were many highlights in terms of performance this season against a multitude of good U13 school sides, with the performances against Trent College and GSAL being particularly enjoyable. More significant was the number of players The Bradfordian Senior School 118/119 Sport – Table Tennis

Sport The Under 11 Boys and Girls teams continued … enjoyed their competition in the Zone Finals of the English Schools. The Under 11 Boys had come second in the West Yorkshire competition defeating Lady Lane School 8-0, but losing 5-3 to the In their second matches BGS faced teams Grammar School at Leeds. Isaac Li, William who had lost their first group match, so Stephenson, Shishir Shastry and Daniel the U13s stormed to an 8-0 victory against Grimmitt played well in their first ever Gloucester Girls’ High School. The U19s competition for School. In the Zone Finals, found it tough going against Wickersley qualifying as runners up, BGS faced with Sophie and Hibah fighting hard Rycroft Middle School from Uttoxeter against Emily Walker, England 104, but and Osmaston, Derbyshire, in their group. both losing in 5 sets. However, BGS won BGS defeated Osmaston 5-3 and drew 4-4 all the other 6 matches to win 6-2. The Boys Under 13 team were the most with Rycroft to qualify for the semi finals successful of the boys’ teams winning They now had their final group matches, where they lost to St Peter’s East Bridgford. Table Tennis the West Yorkshire Team Event and the effectively the final against Harefield The girls played four matches, defeating Zone Finals, remaining undefeated against Academy London and South Hunsley, Bramley Sunnyside, South Yorkshire, but good opposition from Bradford (Beckfoot By A Crabtree, Teacher i/c Table Tennis Hull. Both these teams had highly ranked losing to Chetwynd School, St Peter’s School), Nottinghamshire (Carlton Le players. Zahna Hall (7) and Danielle Kelly East Bridgford and Springwell Derbyshire. Bradford Grammar School Table Tennis Club has had a very busy and Willows and Outwood Valley), and South (36) for Harefield and England number Isaac, Will, Shishir and Yusuf Raqib all successful year. Two girls’ teams finished second in the ESTTA Team Table Yorkshire (Silverdale). In the Regional Finals one Jasmin Wong for South Hunsley. performed pleasingly for the boys and in a tough competition the boys played Tennis Finals, two teams reached regional finals and five teams reached Both teams fought bravely, but the Evie Davies, Serene Liu, Rebecca Flaherty well defeating Thomas Telford 6-2, but strength at the top of both teams made it and Annabel Kelleher all recorded victories the Zone Finals of the ESTTA competition. All four teams won their West losing 5-3 to Lincroft School, Bedford, difficult for the BGS teams. Hibah took a for the girls’ team. Yorkshire Schools Games competitions and the school teams were West game off Danielle losing 3-1, but Sophie and the winners, St Mary’s Hull 7-1. This The two teams also won their Bradford Yorkshire winners in five age groups. Individually Emily Mellor won the couldn’t compete with the spin, power result places our boys in the top 12 teams Partnership Competition against Lady and finesse of Zahna, losing 3-0. Maddy nationally. James Bowmer, Lawrence West Yorkshire U13 Girls title and Fraser Riley, Nicholas Miller, Emily Mellor, Wade, Pranav Balabhadra and Alex Davies Lane, Saltaire Primary and Myrtle Park. Aliza Khaliq and Evie Davies were all selected to represent the defeated Beau Partridge, but Olivia was defeated by Rachel Stone 3-0 leaving BGS trained hard all year and have all improved BGS hosted the West Yorkshire Schools Yorkshire Region. 3-1 down. Sophie and Olivia won their their standard of play. Individual in January. Emily Mellor won the It’s been six years since a BGS team made the ESTTA Team Finals and this year we had two second games, but Harefield won 5-3. These boys were joined by Nicholas girls Under 13 tournament, defeating Aliza Khaliq in the final. Emily went on to the teams in the final. Bradford Grammar School was the only school nationally with two girls Our Under 13s had come close to Miller, Joshua Poulsen, Karam Butt, ESTTA Individual finals where she defeated teams in the final. The eight girls had a great time together travelling to Hinckley for the South Hunsley, losing 5-3 in the region Tom Padgett, Ben Marsden and Sufyan the Norfolk Champion in her group. 50th ESTTA Team Finals and all eight girls made contributions to their teams’ successes. last year, but all of South Hunsley’s players Mahmood in the Bradford School Games and West Yorkshire School Games where Both teams started with a tight 5-3 victory. The Under 19s were playing last year’s winners had improved their play significantly. Nicholas Miller Under 13s, Hibah they competed as Under 13 and Under King Edwards Totnes. Hibah Mahmood battled back from 2-1 down to defeat Elsa Perry in Aliza was the only winner, defeating Mahmood Under 16s, Fraser Riley Under 15 teams. The Teams won every match her first match, but Sophie Yung lost 3-1 to Holly Johns (England ranked 41). However, Laura Barton 3-1, although Emily lost in 19s and Olivia Dovernor Under 19s all against some strong schools from Olivia Dovernor and Maddie Silberberg won their matches to give BGS a 3-1 lead. King five to Amy Barton. The Under 13s also finished second. James Bowmer, Pranav partnerships across Bradford and West Edwards clawed it back to 3-3 when Holly defeated Hibah 3-1 and Elsa defeated Maddy finished second. The Under 19s received Balabhadra, Isaac Li and Shishir Shastry Yorkshire. Two girls’ teams also joined the 3-1. However, Sophie and Olivia each won comfortably 3-0 to give BGS the victory. their trophies from England number one reached the semi-finals and Evie Davies Kelly Sibley and the Under 13s from two boys in the West Yorkshire School Games finished third in the Under 11 girls. In the Under 13s Emily Mellor started with a tough 3-0 defeat against Katie Holt, England previous winners from Archbishop winning both of their events as well. number 11, but Aliza won her first match 3-0. Nithila Sampath and Mahum Sheraz then Fraser, Nicholas, Aliza, Emily and Evie all Cranmer School. A great day for BGS The Under 13 Girls were joined by Evie both won 3-0 to give BGS a 3-1 lead. Aliza worked hard but lost 3-0 to Katie, But Emily represented the Yorkshire region this year. Table Tennis, the highest ever finish from Davies, Esther Tucker, Basmah Razi and won 3-1 to take BGS into a 4-2 lead. Nithila stormed into a 2-0 lead against Kayleigh Rees, In the Inter regional Under 13 Individual, any girls teams in the history of Bradford Pippa Threlfall. but couldn’t hold on as Kayleigh fought back to win 3-2. However, Mahum held her nerve Nicholas Miller reached the semi-finals. Grammar Table Tennis. The Under 19 Boys team consisted of 7 to win the final match 3-1 to give BGS a victory 5-3. A number of pupils and Mr Finch have Fraser Riley, who is now in the top 100 ranked Junior Boys, Nicholas Miller, competed locally for clubs in the Bradford, in the top 15 at Under 12, Josh Poulsen, Keighley and Halifax Table Tennis Leagues. Jonathan Wright and Ben McCash, Ben McCash and Joshua Poulsen’s teams representing School for the first time in met in the final of both the Boothman and Year 13. In the West Yorkshire competition the Naylor Cup in the Keighley League. they defeated a strong Beckfoot team 5-3. Honours were even with one victory each. However, despite Fraser Riley’s undefeated A big thank you to all the parents who performance in the Zone Finals, the team helped with catering for the ESTTA Zone finished fourth losing to strong opposition, Finals held at BGS in January. Thanks also in particular Wickersley (South Yorkshire), to Mr Finch and Mr Cottrell for their help who finished second nationally. with fixtures and lunchtime training. We must try to create adaptable pupils that think for themselves and have ...

Neil Gabriel Junior School Headmaster Extract from Junior School Speech Day 2016

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