Headmaster’s Report

The academic year 1996-7 spanned fewer than forty-seven awards. More had its turn to be inspected. The report the change of government. The Labour importantly, significant numbers of praises its standards (two of the core party has not been slow to stress that pupils have learnt a little more about subjects are rated ‘very good’, the third education is at the top of its agenda the process of independent study and ‘excellent’), the professionalism of the and has published targets against which personal initiative. staff, the appearance of the rooms, the its performance can be judged. It is In our General Science programme pupils’ courtesy, pride in their school refreshing to see education assuming for the first two years we are using the and general happiness, the range of its rightful place as a top priority, and ‘Thinking Science’ scheme, pioneered activities, and the parents’ satisfaction. much of what has been done, by both by King’s College, London. The aim is The recommendations for action con- parties, is admirable. A good education to encourage pupils to become aware cern solely administration, organisa- is a right for everyone; it is reasonable of the processes of learning, and to tion and investment. It is an excellent that schools should be accountable. think about those processes and dis- report, and a great credit to the staff. Standards, however, should be dis- cuss them. It is early days but the signs During the course of this academic tinguished from results. Results can be are that the programme benefits not year, too, the Governors took forward manipulated: standards cannot. The merely the pupils but the teachers, their plans to open an Infants’ section annual outcry when examination re- leading them to expect more inde- (3-7) beside the Junior Division. Such sults show yet another improvement is pendence from their other classes. was the demand that we have filled all both unfair and reasonable. It is unfair Let us now look at our record in four year groups from the start, and the on the pupils, who can only do their public examinations. This, too, gave us Infants’ section has opened with 72 best in the system that exists and who great cause for satisfaction. The Fifth pupils across all four years. Since this deserve commendation if their efforts Year of the Girls’ Division was our was achieved without any buildings or lead to success. But it is reasonable to second year of a single class entry in staff to show prospective parents, this distinguish good results from stand- 1993; twenty-two girls took nine sub- must have been due, in large measure, ards and to ask if our children are jects and all of them achieved the basic to the reputation of the Junior Division receiving an ever-improving educa- five passes at A-C - emulating the - a further tribute to them. tion. One element in determining how performance of their predecessors. This year saw another innovation - well educated our students are is their Three girls achieved at least eight A the introduction of Fifth Year prefects level of responsibility for their own grades, and the average number of in the Boys’ Division. In the Girls’ learning. Are they equipped for inde- passes per pupil was 8.22. Division it was an obvious expectation pendent study and for whole-life learn- In the Boys’ Division all 125 pupils that the Fifth Year, being the most ing? That is a much more difficult achieved at least five passes at A-C, the senior group on the site, would take question to answer, but because it is first time this has ever been achieved in some responsibility. It worked so well, difficult it should not be thought that it the school. The percentage pass rate however, that the novel idea was tried is not valid. was 96, the average number of passes of having Fifth Year boys working as Recently, at King’s, we have taken a per candidate 8.7. These are also the prefects alongside the Upper Sixth pre- number of initiatives to encourage this best results on record. In addition, fects. Any doubts as to the effective- responsibility for one’s own learning. there were thirty boys who passed at ness of such a system were quickly We have been helped by the growth of least eight subjects at grade A. dispelled as the Fifth Year boys rose projects and course-work in public At A Level all but one of the 109 splendidly to the challenge and showed examinations. The open-ended nature pupils qualified for Higher Education a maturity and reliability which sur- of these tasks enables pupils to reach with a pass rate of 93.9%. The propor- passed expectations. Yet again, the their own levels and sometimes these tion of A/B grades was 47.4%, and the message is sent out: where much is go far beyond the ‘closed’ results which ‘points per pupils’ score was 22.4. expected of pupils, much is achieved. can be expected from timed examina- Most significantly the ‘value added’ Time and again they show that chal- tions. We have taken this idea further. score from the pupils’ GCSE perform- lenges merely bring more out of them For some years now we have of- ance was the best ever. of their latent qualities. fered the opportunity to our Lower These results reflect great credit on New technologies with ever greater Sixth pupils to carry out a project of the teachers and pupils concerned, on access to the latest information and their own choosing and to present it the quality of the teaching and of the with ever wider possibilities of com- for consideration for an award. The pastoral care, since a number of pupils munication throughout the world place topic may or may not be related to their would admit they needed a good deal ever more responsibility on the indi- A Level studies but the choice is theirs, of support on the way to achieving vidual pupil for his/her own learning, as is the decision to enter or not. This these results. and thus provide ever increasing scope year the response of the students was The Girls’ Division reaches its ‘steady to scale new heights. This is the way as encouraging as ever and we were state’ at the start of the academic year forward: responsibility, independence able to make twenty-two awards, which 1997, that is, there are now five full and challenge. are detailed in Appendix 5. year groups in the school. At the end of The role of the teacher may change This year, thanks to the Friends of the academic year we said good-bye to in the future but it will never disappear. King’s, we were able to extend this the Principal, Dr Brenda Despontin, A good staff is crucial to good educa- opportunity to the Fourth Year pupils who had arrived in 1992 to set the new tion as it evolves. At King’s we are to see if they could undertake their Division up. Tribute is paid to her singularly fortunate with the dedica- own research and put it together to a elsewhere in this Report. It is sufficient tion of all our staff, teaching and non- specific deadline, with no outside help. to say here that the outstanding suc- teaching alike. The pages that follow The results were very pleasing. Some cess of this initiative owes much to her pay tribute to them. of the projects submitted could have appointment. The Girls’ Division is a been taken for the work of A Level thriving, happy place. A G Silcock students, and we were able to make no In the summer the Junior Division November 1997

2 Hail & Farewell

and a move to Scotland was pre- Hail... scribed. Welcome to those members of staff There then followed eight hectic who joined King’s in September 1996. years which saw the arrival of younger The following have kindly provided son, Jonathan; a range of posts with the brief histories: National Childbirth Trust; helping with Margaret Gartside Guides, Beavers and Cubs; sitting on the Children’s Panel; as well as resum- ing a teaching career - including a memorable spell at a Cumbernauld comprehensive famous as the setting for Gregory’s Girl. Needless to say, this was all too good to last, and a further move with ICI was declared - this time to Gloucestershire. Three years added two more schools and another subject - Maths - to the cv. Another move - back to Scotland for three years - renewed old friendships, and added Special Needs teaching experience to the list. However, old habits die hard, and the company (by Michael Nolan this time Zeneca) thought that it was (Physics) time for the family to revisit Cheshire. Mike was born in Cumbria but lived in After several months re-establishing Chester for the first sixteen years of his normal family life in yet another house, life. He attended St Anselm’s College, Margaret took up her present post at Birkenhead, and St Leonard’s Compre- King’s in September 1996. hensive, Durham City, following a fam- When not packing or unpacking ily move. At university he studied tea-chests, Margaret enjoys walking, Physics at Newcastle receiving a BSc in badminton, theatre, singing, reading 1988 and subsequently studied Medi- (Chemistry) and cooking. She has developed a cal Physics and Computing at Aber- Margaret was born in West Yorkshire, hatred of estate agent’s blurb, and deen for his MSc in 1989. From there he where she attended the first of many cannot imagine why anyone would moved to Suffolk and worked for two schools that have featured in her life. move house merely for a change of years at British Telecommunications As the daughter of a railway industrial scene. Research Laboratories in Ipswich as a relations officer, family moves were software engineer working on digital almost inevitable, and her schooling Jill Illingworth exchange management systems. In 1991 continued on Teesside and later in (School Office Manager) he went to visit a friend who had just Surrey. Jill joined King’s from Hulme Hall started a PhD at Cambridge. He liked Following a degree in Chemistry at School, a small independent school in the idea so much he applied himself Birmingham, she worked for two years Cheadle Hulme. During her eighteen and for four years worked as a post in Research and Development with the years there, she covered most aspects graduate research student in the De- pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, at of work in a school office and was, at partment of Medicinal Chemistry, part Sandwich in Kent. By this time, how- various times, Headmaster’s Secretary, of the School of Clinical Medicine. His ever, the call of the educational world Assistant Director and latterly, Market- field was medical imaging and he de- beckoned, and she completed a PGCE ing Coordinator. veloped techniques for visualising the at the Centre for Science Education, During her own school days, she internal workings of human articular now part of King’s College, London. attended Cheadle Girls’ Grammar joints using a technique called mag- Margaret’s first teaching job was at School which, after several changes of netic resonance imaging. During this Brighton and Hove High School, fol- title, has now become Ridge Danyers time he met his wife, Julia (a doctor), lowed by a two year spell establishing College. Her stint as Deputy Head Girl and they got married in 1993. In 1995 a Chemistry Department at a newly- may account for her interest in school he decided that he needed a change of formed girls’ comprehensive school, administration! career and applied for teacher training also in Brighton. As a practising Christian, Jill is a at Sheffield completing his PGCE in the Any attempt to have a structured regular attender at St Andrew’s C of E summer of 1996. career then collapsed. Having got mar- where she teaches children between During his time at Cambridge he was ried and moved to Cheshire (for the the ages of three and five on a Sunday captain of the (varsity match winning) first time), an enjoyable but all too brief morning. Also at the church, she has cross-country running team and got spell teaching at a Sixth Form College been involved in numerous dramatic two ‘Blues’, in athletics and cross-coun- in Northwich ended with a company plays, musicals and concerts, dealing try. He also cycled across the Himalayan move for husband, David, to Bristol. mainly with front of house and pro- Mountains one summer. Since moving This provided the opportunity to teach duction management. She is married to Sheffield he has taken up fell run- in two more schools before starting a with two children, both of whom now ning and mountain marathons, com- family. Shortly before the birth of attend King’s. peting in the last three years of the Christopher, the company decided that Karrimor International Mountain Mara- the Gartsides’ life was too humdrum, thon. He also came 487th in the Lon-

3 Hail & Farewell don Marathon last year. Despite his working with the large special needs Ayer’s Rock. Lynne still enjoys travel- extra-curricular involvement at King’s, unit on site. Whilst at Ryles Park, Neil ling, but concentrates now on Europe, he is possibly the world’s worst became involved with the Cheshire especially Italy. orienteer, having never beaten Mr Able Pupils group and also started to Her first teaching job was at St O’Donnell. study for an MA at Manchester Metro- Mary’s Hall, Brighton, moving on to In August 1997 Mike and Julia’s son, politan University. Nonsuch High School for Girls in Daniel, was born in Sheffield. They Since joining King’s, Neil has cel- Cheam, Surrey. Here she was teacher now live in Prestbury. ebrated the birth of his daughter, Emma. in charge of Latin and Head of Year 8. By the time this is published he will He is still involved in Scottish dancing, Lynne very much enjoyed living in have submitted his PhD! representing Cheshire at a number of London, particularly because of the events, as well as becoming involved cultural opportunities that this gave Alison Schreiber with school hockey at the Girls’ Divi- her. (French) sion, and he is looking forward to an Lynne moved to King’s Macclesfield Alison was born and brought up in enjoyably busy time at school and at in 1996 because she wanted to be part Nottingham and studied Modern Lan- home. of a bigger Classics Department and guages at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, she had known about King’s School’s spending a year during the course as a excellent reputation since her own teaching ‘assistante’ in Lyon. She be- school days, She also wanted to be gan her teaching career at Christ’s nearer to her family. Hospital, Horsham, where she taught Lynne’s hobbies include graphol- French for five years and worked as ogy, Liverpool Football Club and test House Tutor and later Housemistress match cricket. of a new Girls’ Boarding House. Seek- ing a change from boarding school life, A warm welcome, too, to: she joined British Airways and spent John Pattison Biology two very enjoyable years flying the Claire Priestley Junior Division world as long-haul cabin crew, before Gill Westall Junior Division Secretary returning to teach French and Spanish at Woldingham School in Surrey. She moved north when she married and taught French and Spanish at Queen ... and Farewell Elizabeth’s Grammar School in and our best wishes for the future to: Blackburn for two years before com- ing to King’s. Brenda Despontin Brenda Despontin was appointed Prin- Neil Walker cipal of the Girls’ Division in 1992 - a (Biology) year before the Division opened. She Neil was born in Aberdeen and, de- came with the job of setting up the spite being brought up in Scarborough, Division from scratch and since, at the still has strong ties to Scotland. He time, there were virtually no members attended St Andrews University study- Lynne Warrington of staff and only an undecorated, ne- ing Pure Science - a mixed discipline (Girls’ Classics & Head of Year 2) glected building, the task of establish- including Anatomy, Physiology and Lynne was born three miles outside ing a full first year may have seemed Psychology, and it was here that he Chester where she spent the first eight- rather daunting. But Brenda was not first started Scottish dancing seriously. een years of her life on her parents’ daunted - either by that or by any of the Outdoor activity courses occupied most dairy farm. Her bucolic beginnings other later challenges she had to face. of the summers there and were most soon engendered in her a special inter- When she left in 1997 the Girls’ useful after University when Neil spent est in Virgil’s Eclogues and Georgias. Division was full, with five year groups some time in the Depot and Training She attended Queen’s School, Chester, of healthy numbers and a vibrant, Regiment of the Royal Corps of Trans- where she gained A Levels in Latin, enthusiastic staff. There was a secure, port based mainly in Aldershot and on Greek and English Literature. Lynne happy environment in which the pu- Dartmoor. read Classics at Nottingham University pils thrived, involving themselves After this, Neil took a post teaching where she very much enjoyed the whole-heartedly in the life of the school, English in Hong Kong for a year before campus life, becoming Vice President and a positive, friendly atmosphere of travelling back overland to take up a of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society and a respect and tolerance which was un- place on a PGCE course at Goldsmith’s volunteer for the student telephone failingly commented on by all who College, University of London. It was helpline ‘Nightline’. visited the school here that he took up hockey again and She studied for a PGCE at Cam- How was all this achieved? From the has continued his involvement in the bridge University where she worked outset Brenda captivated all who met sport through to King’s. with the authors of ‘The Cambridge her with her cheerful enthusiasm, her Neil’s first teaching post was at Stew- Latin Course’. friendly manner and her lively interest ards School in Essex where he taught Lynne has travelled extensively dur- in them. Parents took to her, staff Biology and General Science for two ing and after her university years: Aus- wanted to work for her, pupils strove years. He moved up to Cheshire in tralia, USA, Canada, Zimbabwe, South to please her. Above all, she was a 1993 when he married and took a post Africa and Botswana. The biggest high- master of planning, combining the in Ryles Park School. Here he taught light of this travelling was climbing vision for the sort of school she wished mixed ability groups Science as well as to create with the meticulous attention

4 Hail & Farewell to detail which ensured that things days of such staff/pupil rugby matches on Heads of Department caused some went according to plan. Brenda took and acting as medical supervisor on a of them to reduce their commitment. the staff with her and engendered a major overseas tour. He organised and coached tennis and pride in the school, a concern for His expertise and knowledge, badminton teams, having also been standards and an enthusiasm to tackle whether in the classroom or outside, involved with orienteering in his early challenges which made the place hum, have benefited many, enabling some years at the school. and all this was achieved in a cheerful to become Oxford Literature Dons, There is no doubt that Ian’s retire- atmosphere of humour and fun. West End actors, London advertising ment marks the end of an era, and, Brenda had a warmth of character agency directors or senior players at indeed, the Common Room has lost a which was reflected in a concern for premier Rugby Union clubs, both at gentleman and friend. We wish Ian every member of the Division. She had home and abroad. and his wife, Sylvia, a long and happy time for anyone’s worries and, though As an independent spirit, and enthu- retirement. never flinching from tackling real prob- siastic and committed professional, GP’s lems head-on, was able to instil a self- influence on pupils will be missed. We Vivien Cripps belief and confidence in those who wish him well in retirement where he Vivien was the Headmaster’s secretary needed support. Nor was she one to hopes to engage in further intellectual from 1991-1997. During that time she stand on her dignity and let others study, continue to take an active role in established herself as a friendly and tackle the chores: where there were the unearthing and development of supportive colleague, well liked and mundane, unrewarding tasks to be rugby talent in English schools, and respected by all who worked in the done, she led by example and tackled enjoy the benefits offered by the hills school. them herself. and (v)ales of the land. She was, in the first place, excellent The Girls’ Division benefited from a at her job - extremely efficient, hard- host of new ideas and initiatives under Ian Warburton working and quick on the uptake. She Brenda’s leadership, but so did the Ian Warburton joined the King’s School had a friendly, welcoming manner, local community, as she set up support as Head of Mathematics in 1974. His both on the telephone and face-to- groups for other women in senior retirement in 1997, therefore, follow- face, and parents, pupils, visitors and management positions or involved ing twenty-three years of service, was members of staff were always treated herself in the HMC Inspection system, a classic case of retiring whilst in one’s with extreme courtesy and helpful- and always with an undaunted confi- prime! ness. That, however, is only one side of dence that things would go well (and In such a span, a teacher would the job: the other is ensuring that they did, but in large measure because probably prepare in excess of 25,000 telephone calls are directed to the right of many hours of meticulous prepara- lessons, teach over 3,000 different stu- place and that when the Headmaster is tion). dents, and mark over 75,000 pieces of busy he is not disturbed. One is re- Someone of Brenda’s quality was homework. The certainty in Ian’s case minded in Vivien’s case of the defini- sure to become a Head sooner rather is that he actually would have pre- tion of a diplomat: the sort of person than later, and Haberdasher’s, pared those lessons and marked all the who can tell you to go to hell in such Monmouth will assuredly bless the day homework, for his thoroughness and a way that you actually look forward to that their Governors appointed her. commitment were second to none. His the journey! For all that, colleagues Under her they are sure to flourish. We students benefited immensely, gaining knew that they would receive a warm, wish her well, conscious that we owe first class results at O and GCSE level, friendly greeting and enjoy a pleasant her an enormous debt. The King’s going on in good numbers to A Level chat if kept waiting for a few minutes School Girls’ Division will always be a with equally impressive grades, and by the Headmaster. part of her and she can surely look not insignificant numbers moving on Vivien was, in addition, an expert in back on a task outstandingly well done, to Mathematics or related courses at the English language. Whether making and her achievements will always be a university. sense of letters dictated apparently in a part of the fabric of the King’s School. As Head of Department, Ian’s or- trance, editing rambling articles to flu- ganisation was legendary. He was to- ent, succinct works of art or herself Graham Wilson tally fair in his allocation of good and writing copy for the school, everything A graduate in Law from Durham Uni- not so good sets; he was always avail- was done to the highest standard with- versity, Graham Wilson arrived at King’s able to offer advice and guidance, and out apparent effort: truly the art that in 1965 to teach English, eventually he built up a tremendous sense of conceals itself! succeeding David Burt as Head of teamwork within the department. That Vivien was also involved in the Department in 1977. there were astonishingly few person- school in areas that went well beyond During his thirty-two years at the nel changes during his twenty-three the demands of her job. As a parent she school, as well as running a very suc- years bears testament to this; he gave was extremely supportive of school cessful academic department, “GP”, as everyone opportunities and there is no drama and of the Friends of King’s he was universally known, has con- doubt that the success of the depart- drama committee. Her commitment to tributed to many and varied aspects of ment in terms of its results was a direct the preparation of the Former Pupils’ school life, including producing and consequence of this policy. Gazette over the years was appropri- directing school plays, coaching rugby Ian made many other contributions ately recognised on her retirement as at junior age group and senior levels, to the school. As a Sixth Form tutor and well. and assisting various expeditions to senior advisor, he helped several gen- Her greatest contribution, however, the high ground of the country. Other erations of students make the transi- was as a colleague who had time for less known contributions have been: tion to A Level and guided them in their everyone and an interest in everything representing the staff team at soccer as university applications. His extra-cur- (except, perhaps, school sport!). Her a bustling left wing, appearing as a ricular activities were sustained even at cheerful manner and delightful sense burly blind side flanker in the halcyon a time when increasing demands made of fun will be sorely missed, as well as

5 Hail & Farewell her friendliness and charm. service to the school and we wish him, Mrs Matthews, in the comparative Her love of the English language has and Christine, well in whatever future luxury of the camping barn! taken her into publishing and her first ventures may await them. Sue left the King’s School in July venture is a history of the King’s School. 1997 to take a position as a part-time This means that, for some time at least, Jan Hubbard Geographer at Cheadle Hulme School. she will be in touch with the school Jan Hubbard was at the King’s School We wish her well in her new post. and on regular visits. I am sure she for only three years between 1994 and knows she will always be welcome in 1997, but in that short time made a Avril Waters a school to which she has given so strong impact on the Modern Lan- Avril Waters joined the staff of the much. guages Department. Although she had Girls’ Division in September 1995 after had wide and varied experience as a a varied career which included a spell Philippe Bret successful and gifted Head of German in an international school in Kenya Philippe joined the King’s School in elsewhere, she had no difficulty in and, immediately prior to King’s, at the early eighties and for many years slotting into our team in which she Wolverhampton Grammar School. She commuted daily from Littleborough. much enjoyed working. arrived at a critical moment in the This in itself is a remarkable feat, She was well respected by colleagues development of the History Depart- although it did not endear British Rail and pupils alike, was confident with ment at Fence Avenue, with increasing to him, and it is his enormous energy any responsibility delegated to her and numbers opting for the subject at GCSE, and cheerful personality which imme- was able and ready to take on a very and much curriculum development diately come to mind when his name is heavy workload. She was always under way lower down the school. mentioned. He was always willing to smartly turned out, always remained Avril contributed to the consolidation work long hours without losing his cheerful and friendly, and her thought- of the subject and to the first successes anxiousness to be of service, whether ful, patient, inventive and creative ap- in external examinations. Her knowl- in the preparation of materials for the proach provided motivation and edge, professional expertise and en- French department or in assisting to presented appropriate challenges in all thusiasm combined with a willingness run internal examinations or as organ- her classes. Above all, her planning, to share her skills to the benefit of her izer and animateur on the numerous commitment to pupils and time man- pupils and the department as a whole. trips he took to Camurac in the Pyr- agement stood out. Her views always She taught an A Level group with enees. had considerable effect on shaping our similar aplomb, with all candidates programmes of study. gaining their best possible grade. For Philippe it was a matter of France We greatly appreciate Jan’s contri- The girls in her form will remember first and France always. He speaks bution to the German Department and her firm but fair manner and her skill at English very fluently but nevertheless were very sorry to lose such a talented resolving disputes. Good humour preferred to use French as much as and committed colleague. She has tre- marked all her dealings with pupils. possible both with students and staff mendous ability, vast experience and She also took on responsibility for alike, to the bemusement of some of shows a very positive and energetic Careers Education in the Girls’ Divi- the latter. He filled his teaching area attitude to anything she takes on. She sion, developing and improving ac- with bleu, blanc et rouge and was has displayed immense courage, sup- cess to information and the methods of never at a loss for a bag of postcards or ported by her husband, Mel, in being guidance. She organised two highly magazines. His home ground is a such a stimulating teacher whilst car- successful ‘Take Your Daughters to stone’s throw from Cognac and Bor- ing for her young family which presents Work’ days, the last one largely from deaux football team enjoyed his moral her with special problems. home when on maternity leave. support. A youth sprinter at national We wish Jan and her family every Avril’s many friends in the Common level, he was a familiar figure with a possible happiness and success in the Room wish her well during her ‘retire- tape measure on sports days at King’s future. ment’, though few of us believe that she will be away from teaching for Philippe is patient with machines and Sue Matthews long. good with his hands, as a visitor to his Sue Matthews joined the King’s School house can see. He also enjoys the in September 1995 to teach Geography Vivienne Sassoon garden and is both knowledgeable and in both the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions Viv joined King’s at the beginning of expert in the kitchen. These latter on a part-time basis. term in January. She took over a full skills were once on display in General Sue is a very good and dedicated timetable, which contained two ex- Studies and had things worked out teacher who worked hard to establish amination forms, and immediately set differently he could have seen himself Geography in the new Girls’ Division. about getting to know her students. as a chef in some notable gastronomic She was well liked by both staff and She took her job most seriously but establishment. As it is, he took an pupils who enjoyed her lively good managed always to retain her infec- interest in examining for a while and humour. She made a full contribution tious vivaciousness and good humour. since last Christmas has re-entered the to extra-curricular activities, being in- She knew what she wanted students to world of business he forsook when he volved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award achieve and they responded, some left Michelin in Stoke to take up his Scheme and helping to organise their even reappearing at lunchtimes for post in Macclesfield. He is, as ever, expeditions, fine-tuning! They certainly repaid her unpredictable, but recent generations Sue also accompanied 3CHB on well in August when the results came of King’s students and numerous staff their camping expedition to Edale for through. will recall with gratitude and affection the King’s Award earlier this year. Aside from teaching, Viv took a the bonhomie and zest for living which While the class ate canned hot dogs keen interest in her pastoral role, achiev- are his trademark. He deserves our heated on a trangia, the staff feasted on ing a good rapport with older and thanks for his many years of varied Tuna Surprise, cooked and served by younger students alike, and showing

6 Hail & Farewell friendly concern to individual tutees, Sue Green without, however, always buying their Sue Green was Form Teacher of J2M excuses. In the French Department her during her first year, moving on to enthusiasm and energy were much become Form Teacher of J1S for the appreciated, as was her all-round con- next three years. She also taught her tribution to the work in hand. At present, specialist subject, Geography, to older Viv is teaching in North Manchester in children as well as co-ordinating that a different kind of school with a wide subject throughout the Junior Division. spread of ability. Her resourcefulness More recently she established the rôle will no doubt serve her very well there. of Learning Support Co-ordinator which Though she spent only a short time has involved liaising with Mrs Buckland, with us, her impact was positive and who supports children with extra learn- beneficial. We are grateful for her ing needs. There is no doubt that her efforts on behalf of King’s and we wish commitment, enthusiasm and teaching her every success and happiness in her skills have made vital contributions to future career. the initial settling in periods of many children entering King’s at our earliest Penny Royle years, thus providing foundations for Penny joined the Religious Studies future success. Sue moves on to be- Department for the Summer Term as come Area Manager for the Covenant- cover for Jill Eccles. In her short time at ers, a Christian youth organisation, King’s, she impressed everyone by her where her undoubted ‘people skills’ full commitment to the school, includ- will help her to make a great success, ing taking over an Upper Sixth A Level I am sure. group for their final weeks of revision, a GCSE group and a tutor group. In a Hazel Wheeler very short time she demonstrated a During Hazel Wheeler’s four years at wide range of skills as a teacher, and a King’s she has taken charge of J4 and concern for and commitment to her J3 classes, as well as being Form Teacher pupils. We wish her every success in of J2S during this school year. Initially the future. concentrating on her main subjects of Science and Physical Education, she Tyss Bevan has been curriculum co-ordinator for Tyss Bevan began teaching in the Sen- Science and Information Technology, ior School where he taught, in particu- as well as being responsible for the lar, Geography, History and Games. school’s charitable efforts. She has made His coaching skills in Rugby were well a particularly strong contribution to renowned as his Welsh passion for the sport, coaching girls in Netball and game was passed on with enthusiasm Rounders to many notable successes, to his pupils. He moved to the Junior as well as encouraging both boys and School over 20 years ago and trans- girls to play hockey. Her commitment ferred his coaching skills and tactical to sporting excellence alongside a sense acumen to the round ball game, pro- of fair play has given many children a ducing many skilful and successful sound sporting base. She left to move Junior football teams. In the summer to the South of England where she he put many a budding athlete on the took up a new teaching post in Sep- road to success, too. His love of teach- tember. We wish her and her fiancé ing History, in particular, led to chil- every success in the future. dren enjoying their trips back into times gone by, his vast subject knowl- edge and inimitable story-telling skills brought history alive in the imagina- tion of his students. He also taught Geography, Technology, P. E. and Games. His sense of humour is legen- dary and his experience was invalu- able in dealing with the varying problems that a Junior 4 Form teacher encounters, always fairly and firmly. Unfortunately, ill health during the early part of the year forced him to take early retirement after almost 30 years’ service to King’s. The school has lost another ‘character’, but we wish him and his wife many years of happy retirement.

7 Arts

There were only seven students par- GCSE course were invited to attend the Art & Design ticipating this year but they attacked preview of their daughters’ GCSE exhi- the venture with enthusiasm, vigour, bition. In the attractive setting of F15, Annual Art Exhibition initiative and commitment. We de- put to its ideal use as a gallery space, The Annual Art Exhibition that has run parted early on a Friday morning head- the girls were able to show off their for twenty-one years did not take place ing via the Craft Centre at Ruthin over expertise in Painting, Textiles, Ceram- in 1996. It is hoped that a year’s rest will the Welsh Mountains to Porthmadog ics and Printmaking. Rani Axon’s quirky revitalise the exhibition which it is and then Tremadog. We were accom- illuminated plastic bottles generated hoped to arrange along slightly differ- panied by Miss Inman’s partner, Phil, interest and discussion, and had works ent lines in 1997. who became the official video re- been available for sale some of the girls corder of all that happened. The stu- would have been well in profit! Pottery Workshops dents were set particular tasks to last The Autumn Term began with pottery the long weekend which was spent at The Clothes Show workshops run by two artist/potters various locations. The grounds of the In December 1996 the Art Department who were invited into school. Annie Centre for Living Art & Science (where made its first visit to ‘The Clothes Tortora, an artist well known in the we stayed) provided a rich resource. It Show’ at the NEC Birmingham. Miss North West, instructed the Fourth Year is set in a hilly woodland with cascad- Inman and Mrs Booker accompanied a GCSE girls in how to build a variety of ing waterfalls. We also spent time dozen GCSE and A Level students to ceramic forms based on seed cases. studying the rock formations on the this annual showcase of the work of Robbie Manning, an up and coming beach at Borth-y-Gest, and the amaz- both student and professional design- Liverpudlian artist/potter, showed the ingly spectacular scenery around the ers from the world of fashion and girls how to decorate and smoke-fire slate quarries at Blaenau Ffestiniog. A textiles. They were able to talk to pots. The work produced was exciting measure of the enjoyment and com- college lecturers and student designers and will form part of the GCSE mitment of the students is shown by from the top twenty colleges in the coursework for the pupils. the incident when they had disap- country and see famous works by top peared ‘to work’ and had not reap- designers on the catwalk. Memorable Yorkshire Sculpture Park peared by ten o’clock at night. Cynical moments included designer Ben de The Fifth Year GCSE field trip was teachers begin to get suspicious in Lisi’s show and one of our party being spent at Yorkshire Sculpture Park where circumstances like this, but we were ‘talent-scouted’ by a model agency! pupils were able to see first-hand a relieved and pleased to find all the Many students followed up the visit variety of styles of sculpture. This was students sitting in the dark at the foot with inspired pieces of costume work a useful adjunct to their coursework in of a waterfall, lit only by torches and which were in evidence at the GCSE which they are expected to demon- candles, frantically drawing the reflec- and A Level exhibitions. All in all the strate an appreciation of artists/design- tions of the moving water. This augurs day looks to become a popular fixture ers/craftworkers. well for the future! in the Art Department’s calendar. The meals at the centre were simple, ISADA/Life Drawing Classes healthy and wholesome and largely Other Activities Since the department began its life made from home grown produce. After In the latter part of the Summer Term drawing classes, the Human Form has dinner, organ music was provided by visits were made to the end of year become an important theme for Sixth Jo Hastie who clearly had the knack of shows at Northwich, Stockport, Man- Formers on the A Level course, as the pedalling and playing well sussed. We chester and Macclesfield. A Level exhibition demonstrated. The returned to school at the end of the The department hosted junior work- artist, Jenny Saville currently exhibit- following Monday having had a prof- shops on both sites on the Friday of ing in the controversial ‘Young Con- itable, but far too short, experience. A examination week. These provided temporaries’ exhibition at the Royal wealth of useful visual information the opportunity for primary school Academy, has been a source of great was assembled and collected, and this children considering taking a place at inspiration to many students and so it will provide the basis for the work in King’s to experience some aspect of was with pleasure that Miss Inman was school next year. artwork. They were given the opportu- able to meet her in person at the Spring nity to make and decorate a small Independent Schools’ Art & Design Upper Sixth A Level Exhibition press-moulded dish which was subse- Association Conference at Sidcot In the last week of the Summer Term quently fired and which they were able School. Equipped with many ques- we held an Open Evening at which all to take home. tions on behalf of the students, Miss the A Level candidates displayed their In the final week of the academic Inman heard Jenny talk about her very work. This was well received, espe- year there was a craft day at the Fence personal themes and influences which cially by the course leader of the Avenue site. First Year pupils were were reported back to the Sixth Form- Stockport College Art Foundation introduced to the art of raku when they ers, some of whom went on to use her Course, who asked if we had any more were able to glaze and fire their own influence in their own work. The stand- students to send to him. The work this pots in the school’s raku kilns. The ard of students’ drawing has improved year was of such a high calibre that we Second Years built paper kilns and it immeasurably and the life drawing intend to include it as part of the was intended that they should fire pots classes are a venture that we shall want Annual Art Exhibition to be held in the in these in the afternoon. Unfortu- to repeat in future years. Cumberland Street Hall in the latter nately, conflicting demands meant that part of the Autumn Term 1997. the activity had to be postponed. It is Field Trip to North Wales now scheduled for the early part of the The Lower Sixth Art & Design Field GCSE Exhibition Autumn Term 1997. Trip to Tremadog in North Wales was At the end of the Summer Term, the Mr Seddon was able to take part in the highlight of the Summer Term. families of the Fifth Year girls on the the Summer ISADA Conference which

8 Arts included in its programme the plans minute we were immersed in the grim for the new format A and AS Level Drama intensity of stories of mass execution exams. The information gleaned here of Untermensch and the next we were is already being implemented in order Sixth Form & Boys’ Division laughing at the absurdity of Monty to provide a smooth transition when The proposed production of The Tem- Python humour. The programme was the new exams become compulsory. pest unfortunately had to be post- well balanced and confidently pre- A bonus was a lecture and workshop poned because of Mr Walker’s illness, sented. provided by the painter, Anthony Frost, but the year was not without some fine David Carr and Ziad Sawas were whose techniques were instantly pla- dramatic performances. In Class Acts, a particularly effective as Vladimir and giarised and brought back for use at programme of scenes, improvisations Estragon in the opening sequence of school. and extracts, many pupils were given Waiting for Godot. The despair, frus- Pupils in the Girls’ Division pro- an opportunity to demonstrate their tration and humour of Beckett’s play duced our most flamboyant and ad- performance skills. The choice of ma- were caught in a concise and well venturous set to date for the production terial was imaginative and covered a rehearsed exploration of the piece. of The Beeple. Taking its inspiration wide range of European literature in- The Sixth Form presented a memo- from Clarice Cliff, the hall and stage cluding Ionesco, Sartre, Ayckbourn, rable portrayal of childhood in a piece were transformed into a technicolour Fo and Gogol. There was also much devised by Andrew Whatmough and dreamscape of bizarre flowers with a original material, and work, normally Andrew Emslie with assistance from all twelve foot rocket as the centrepiece. never seen beyond the classroom, was the group members. Written and acted Considering that most of the painters able to reach a wider audience. in the third person, the characters were were First to Third Years, it represents Daniel Dale, Tom Johnson and James demonstrated rather than acted, a tech- a phenomenal achievement. Ritchie devised a presentation on the nique which created a sense of comic It is hoped to have a similarly stimu- theme of unacceptable behaviour. They detachment and was well received by lating programme of events for next responded well to the challenges pre- an enthusiastic audience. year. sented by the individual items and James Denton created a disturbing PS/DI were impressive in their ability to adapt portrait of Sam Byck from Stephen instantly to the changes of mood and Sondheim’s Assassins. Using the full character imposed by the texts. One range of his vocal tone, he was able to lurch through the terrifying mood swings of Byck’s troubled mind. The tension and violence of character made the extract exhausting to perform and alarming to watch but created a lasting impression on the audience. Julie Browne and Andrew Emslie drew out the comic potential of their well contrasted characters in Ayckbourn’s Man of the Moment. Julie created a patronising, smug and worldly wise television presenter interviewing Andrew Emslie’s timid, unassuming and bewildered Douglas. The detailed use of gesture, facial expression and inflection made the piece totally con- vincing and held the audience’s atten- tion throughout. Class Acts presented a different pro- gramme each evening and involved far too many scenes to be able to mention every one in the limited space of this report. Suffice it to say that the out- standing results in the summer exami- nations confirmed the high standard of all the performances presented. The Tempest is now to be presented in February 1998 but the Class Acts format, which it is hoped will become a regular feature of the dramatic calen- dar, will be repeated in March. FW

Girls’ Division Drama in the Girls’ Division has gone from strength to strength during the previous school year. Drama Club opened its doors to the Paper Kilns built by the Second Year Girls male members of the school with great

9 Arts success. David Gleaves and Jo Adams then at St Michael’s Parish Church, with House Music Competition, the final gave us a very entertaining duologue an important concert on the Saturday being superbly adjudicated by Mrs Lea, by Victoria Wood as part of the Pro- in between, singing carols with the who runs the ever-growing musical gramme of Music and Drama held in Northern Chamber Orchestra in their activities in the Junior Division. the Fence Avenue Hall in February. Christmas Concert at the Macclesfield We must not forget the continuing Alderley Edge Festival was a popu- Leisure Centre. Matters were not helped series of recitals of solo and chamber lar venue with members of Drama when Mr Green was taken ill and music given each term in aid of the East Club, all of whom found this a most missed his first school concerts for Cheshire Hospice. These attract disap- gratifying and worthwhile experience. twenty-one years, being able only to pointingly small audiences, but the Examination practical work which provide the organ accompaniment in entertainment provided by performers was performed by both Fourth and Chester Cathedral and St Michael’s. of all ages is heart-warming and very Fifth Year girls was enjoyed by all who Mrs Beesley and Mrs Brown stepped in encouraging. The final Hospice Con- attended Class Acts during the month superbly to conduct extra items and cert of the year, on the final Wednes- of March. the pupils rose to the occasion to day of the Summer Term, took the Finally, the Girls’ Division produc- ensure the shows went on with the form of an exciting final of the Boys’ tion, The Beeple, gave a wonderful usual high standards intact. Division Inter-Form Music Competi- opportunity for many of our younger tion for the first three years, and the girls to make their presence felt on Spring Term Senior Competition for Fourth Year stage and indeed backstage. For some, The musical highlight of the Spring and upwards. it was their first time in a major role and Term was the Last Night of the Proms, To return to the first concert of the I feel sure it will not be their last. The a concert in which the Foundation year, one exciting result of the Chamber Fourth Year girls also provided mag- Orchestra and Foundation Big Band Orchestra Concert arose because of an nificent support both on and off stage. were joined by the St George’s Singers, extra item which was programmed be- They were very professional and gave Poynton, together with over a thou- tween the two orchestral works. This great encouragement to younger mem- sand flag-waving, cheering audience was the performance of a Trio for bers of the cast. Staff and parents were in Macclesfield Leisure Centre, includ- Saxophone, Cello and Piano, performed also part of the team, without whom a ing MPs and Mayors from many bor- by the composer, Fifth Year pupil Thom production would not have been pos- oughs, to raise money for four of the Petty, with Mrs Beesley and Mr Green. sible. In short, this rounded off a highly Mayor’s charities. The Big Band, under This piece was entered in a national satisfying year. the inspired direction of Ron Darlington, composing competition and was one of SG took the stage for the whole of the first ten pieces by composers of similar age half of the concert. After the visiting around the country to reach the final. choir had performed, the second half The competition culminated in a Final- Music became the traditional conclusion to ists’ Concert in the Queen Elizabeth the Last Night, with Pomp and Circum- Concert Hall in Wakefield on a Saturday Autumn Term stance, British Sea Songs, Rule Britan- evening in November. Thom and his This year’s musical activities began nia and Jerusalem. The Foundation two fellow performers performed the very early, as last year, with the most Orchestra was enlarged for the occa- trio again to a very excited audience. advanced string players of the Founda- sion by parents, friends, former pupils After long deliberation the jury awarded tion, joined by parents, friends and and guest leader, Martin Milner, ex- Thom second place, the decision be- former pupils, in the Chamber Orches- leader of the Halle Orchestra. The tween the first two places being a very tra Rehearsal Weekend and Concert. orchestra played superbly, with many close one. Perhaps even more exciting, The orchestra met on Friday evening to fine solo performances from pupils, however, was the result of the presence sight-read Mozart’s Eine kleine and the evening was a great success in the audience at the first performance Nachtmusik and Benjamin Britten’s (not financially for the Mayor’s charities. at King’s of the conductor of the Per- so!) Simple Symphony. The performers Whilst the Spring Term’s instrumen- forming Arts Orchestra, himself a parent once again astonished the audience tal activities were directed towards the of a King’s pupil, who was so impressed with music-making of verve and com- Mayor’s concert, the Foundation Choir with the composition that he decided mand. This concentrated approach to enjoyed preparing items to a high immediately to commission Thom to learning may some day be seen as standard to perform in the National write an overture for the Performing having value in areas other than extra- Festival of Music for Youth. King’s Arts Orchestra to include in the Summer curricular. musicians have gained increasing ex- 1997 series of Last Night of the Proms The middle of November saw the perience in local music festivals in concerts, to be given at various stately third visit to King’s of the internation- recent years and our Girls’ and Boys’ home venues around the country, in- ally renowned organist, Professor Ian Barbershop groups came away with cluding Capesthorne Hall. Together with Tracey of Liverpool Cathedral. The first and second places respectively in the award of a Sixth Form Music Schol- packed audience expected the usual the Alderley Edge Music Festival. arship and the King’s School Organ mixture of scintillating playing and Scholarship, this first professional com- light-hearted introductions and they Summer Term mission seems to herald great things for were not disappointed! The end of the Instrumental and vocal groups, as- Thom in the future. As the year ended, Autumn Term was especially hectic, sisted by solo musicians played to further composing competition success with two Christmas Concerts full of fun delighted audiences in an Evening of has enabled Thom to travel to Scotland and musical excellence from Bands, Music and Drama in the Girls’ Division for a week’s composing workshop with Choirs, Orchestras, groups, etc, closely and a Boys’ Division Concert, both in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra followed for the Foundation Choir by the early weeks of the Summer Term. and its conductor, together with well- the two Services of Nine Lessons and Many of the Girls’ Division performers known composer, James MacMillan. Carols, first at Chester Cathedral and had been winners in a very exciting AKG

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Junior Division Music was a memorable experience. The chil- Festival was a happy and busy event In September the Junior Division cel- dren also enjoyed meeting with the consisting of 130 entries! Within year ebrated Harvest with a musical festival. conductor, Yan Pascal Tortelier, and groups, the children competed for first, The J1 children, performing bravely for other members of the orchestra after second and third prize in the catego- the first time before the rest of the the rehearsal. They answered ques- ries of strings, wind, brass, voice and school, sang ‘Someone’s brought a loaf tions about life as a musician and gave percussion. There were also upper and of bread’. The J2 children provided a the children an insight into profes- lower junior ensemble classes. The recorder accompaniment to a harvest sional music making. festival was adjudicated by Mr Andrew hymn and the J3 and J4 children and In March, the J3 children took part in Green and Mrs Jo Beesley and the the J1/2 Choir sang seasonal songs of the Macclesfield Music Festival at the children were encouraged by their thanksgiving with enthusiasm. The J3/ Leisure Centre. Along with seven other praise and positive comments. 4 Choir provided a very beautiful and local schools, the children performed a The year ended with a Summer moving interpretation of the hymn selection of folk songs from the British Concert featuring the orchestra, re- ‘Now the green blade riseth’. Isles, a cantata with an environmental corder group and choirs and also sev- The Wassail Evening took place in theme entitled ‘Big Momma’ and four eral winners from the Music Festival. December. As over half the children in popular Disney songs. The school or- The standard of the individual items the Junior Division were taking part, chestra provided the King’s individual was very high and it was a very difficult this was a sell-out concert! Solos were item with a toe-tapping rendition of decision when deciding how to award provided by the children of all ages ‘Congratulations’. the music cups. In the event, the J1 cup and abilities within the school, per- The Easter Service was led by the J1 was won by Heidi Hughes (voice and forming items with a Christmassy feel. and J2 children who presented ‘Resur- recorder), the J2 cup by Austin Sependa The J3/4 Choir sang music by Richard rection Rock’ by Sheila Wilson. The (cello), the J3 cup by Christopher Mills Rodney Bennett and the J1/2 Choir children sang, danced and acted out (trumpet) and the J4 cup by Rebecca reminded us of the meaning of the the Easter story with obvious enjoy- Lea (piano, voice and French horn). ‘Christmas Alphabet’. The orchestra, ment. Solos were performed by Ben AL augmented by musical members of the Illingworth as Jesus, Heidi Hughes as Junior Division staff, played a medley Mary, mother of Jesus, Nick Petty as Oliver of well known Christmas Carols and Peter and Sarah Hinchliffe as Pilate. The backdrop was meticulously painted the J4S Band sang, played and danced The J1 Concert was given in May. by Mr Atkinson, with help from Miss ‘Jingle Bell Rock’! The finale of the The children presented individual solo Priestley, the scaffolding was assem- evening was a rendition of ‘I’m walk- items, recorder pieces and percussion bled and in place, the musicians had ing in the air’ by the combined choirs. accompaniments. It was encouraging warmed up and the scene was all set This concert really put us in a joyful to see how many children who had for Victorian England for what seemed mood for the Christmas season. begun an instrument only six months like hundreds of orphans and street The Carol Service involved every before were willing and able to share urchins ready to ‘Pick a Pocket or two’! child in the Junior Division. The chil- their musical skills with their friends All those weeks and weekends of dren told the Nativity story through the and parents. rehearsals had paid off. Each child medium of song, spoken word, mime The second half of the concert was gave one hundred per cent effort and and dance. Each year group sang a a performance of ‘The Selfish Giant’. the standard of performance was ex- song about one aspect of the Christmas This musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s cellent. Nancy, played by Nicola Roper, story. The J3s sang ‘Donkey riding’ as story was written for the J1 children by looked and sounded stunning in her Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethle- Alison Lea. Ben Parton gave a lively tattered red dress. Dodger, played by hem, followed by the J2s singing ‘Knock performance as the giant singing of his Sam Waite, proceeded to lead Oliver, Knock’, despairing that there was no wish to keep his garden to himself. played by Matthew Scott, away from room in the inn. All the children per- Dominic Hall, Helen Mills, Sam Lea the straight and narrow, whilst Fagin, formed ‘We’ve had a message’ ex- and Jonathan Powell were Jack Frost, played beautifully by Rebecca Lea, pressing the excitement of the Snow, North Wind and Hail, eager taught the urchins more tricks of the shepherds and the J4s sang ‘Follow the visitors to the garden. Anoshe Waheed trade. Bill Sykes, played by Alan Wood, star’ remembering the journey of the was the small boy and Heidi Hughes threatened the cast and directors alike Kings. The J1s sang the traditional the tree. All the J1 children told the with his surly expression. ‘You can go ‘Rocking Carol’, then all the children story through song and narration. but be back soon’ resounded along the joined together to conclude with ‘He is The J2 Concert had a Viking theme. corridors and the audience were in- the light of the world’. The first half comprised individual so- vited to ‘Consider themselves at home’. In February, the J3 children visited los and pieces that displayed the re- After three excellent performances on Broadcasting House in Manchester to corder skills of the J2 children and in consecutive nights, the cast and staff experience a rehearsal given by the the second half they presented ‘In were all exhausted but very proud to BBC Philharmonic. The orchestra was Viking Times’ by Jan Holdstock. have been associated with such a show. rehearsing suites 1 and 2 from ‘Romeo Through a series of seven songs they It was only the following day, when and Juliet’ by Prokofiev. As the J3 gave an insight into the lives and sleep was greatly needed, that the children study the Tudors in History, beliefs of the Viking people. Each words of ‘Who will buy this wonderful and Shakespeare’s play in Drama les- class performed a percussion accom- morning?’ seemed to be buried well sons, this was a truly cross-curricular paniment to a song and also a dance. beneath the pillows as the sheer tired- visit. The children enjoyed seeing the The ‘Valhalla Tango’, performed in ness set in. The memories were there wide variety of musical instruments true ‘Come dancing’ style with added to treasure as Oliver had treasured his and hearing such a large body of live atmospheric percussion, brought the memories of his own mother. musicians. Listening to ‘The death of house down! PJA Tybalt’ performed with such energy The Junior Division Summer Music

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Geology undergraduates and were very Biology Department Chemistry Department fortunate to experience a week of glo- riously warm and sunny weather. Most Field Course to Betws-y-Coed Zeneca Science Prize of the locations involved visiting spec- As the school summer holidays came to A team of four from the Upper Sixth tacular coastal cliffs and coves, although an end, thirty one Lower Sixth Form (Michael Sellars, Peter Hopkins, Rich- we also had half a day on Bodmin Moor. students and five members of the Biol- ard Hibbert and James Farrer) devised The programme for the week in- ogy staff (S Madden, J N Walker, J R and carried out an extended project volved the usual mix of hard work and Pattison, C J Buckland and N Teagle) which was then entered for the Zeneca good fun. The ten students each com- departed for the Field Studies Centre at Science Prize. They investigated the pleted two major assessed coursework Betws y Coed for an intensive week of effect of heavy metal ions on the action investigations and visited many other ecological study. of an enzyme (catalyse). They chose to sites of geological importance, ranging The purpose of the visit was to inves- investigate the decomposition of hy- from the impressive fold structures of tigate the ecology of as many different, drogen peroxide, which is catalysed by the north coast to the exotic rocks of the specialised environments as possible, the enzyme. They devised a method for Lizard Peninsula. Long days in the field many of which are not easily accessible monitoring the reaction, using data log- were followed by the essential evening from school. Trips were made to the ging equipment attached to a PC, and follow-up work. Social highlights of the rocky coasts of Anglesey, the sand dunes investigated the effect of Lead, Barium week included a group cream tea and a of Harlech, the moorlands around Betws and Strontium ions on the reaction. quick dip in the emerald waters of the y Coed, the woodlands surrounding the They took their project to a presenta- Atlantic. centre, where mosses and lichens tion afternoon at Zeneca, along with a abound, as well as studies of freshwater number of other groups from other Applied Geology Techniques invertebrates and pollution in local river local Secondary Schools. They did not This course took place on 27th April systems. win, but were commended by the judges 1997 at the Ecton Hill Field Studies Students spent a great deal of time in for their efforts. Centre and was run by staff from Impe- the early part of the week learning a rial College, London. Lower Sixth ge- variety of new skills which were put to University Lectures and Visits ologists attended and got ‘hands on’ very good use in individual project work In November, forty-two Lower Sixth experience of sophisticated equipment at the latter end of the week. The nature Chemists visited Salford University for a not available in school. In the morning of the work was new and required long day of demonstration lectures. The a seismic refraction survey detected a hours of application both in the field and highlight was Dr John Salthouse and his subsurface change in rock type and a in the laboratory, as the data collected demonstrations on the theme of explo- ground resistivity survey was used to was analysed and statistically validated sions. There were a number of very find the depth to the water table. In the at the end of each day. Although the loud bangs and people suffering from afternoon there was a visit into Ecton working day was very long, often twelve asthma were advised not to sit too near Hill copper mine and a discussion of hours of contact time, and there was little the front, on account of the fumes he factors controlling tunnel and founda- time for relaxation, everyone worked produced! By the end, those sitting at tion stability. Various software pack- cheerfully to complete the set work and the back could not see through the fog ages were used to process the data and there was a sense of achievement at the that had accumulated in the room. there was a follow up exercise back at end of the week. There were also interesting talks on school. The course supported the syl- The accommodation and food were Chemical Reactions and light, and the labus and gave students an insight into good and a cake was provided to wish Chemistry of Food. The event is re- the work of the professional geologist. Nat Bradbrook a Happy Birthday. The peated each year and this year’s Lower HEL teaching provided by the two lecturers, Sixth will be going in December 1997. Pete and Phil, was first-class. A huge During January and February, the amount of interesting written material Upper Sixth Chemists attended a Revi- Physics Department was circulated, which, together with the sion Day at Manchester University on practical work and lectures, gave each two of the A Level modules, and Physics Olympics student a thorough introduction to eco- spectroscopy sessions at the University In October a team of four Upper Sixth logical methodology. This will provide of Keele or the University of Manches- students (Matthew Freear, Richard an excellent foundation for the ecology ter. We have an infra-red spectrometer Hibbert, Alex Morgan and Michael examination module in February. at school, but were given opportunity to Abbotts) represented King’s in the Liv- The weather was mixed, with some see Mass Spectrometers and Nuclear erpool Physics Olympics. It is an an- lovely sunny days and some fairly wet Magnetic Reasance Spectrometers in nual event and this year a total of thirty days with the associated mists and cool action in the University laboratories. schools from all over the region took breezes. Spirits remained cheerful KS part. The competition was organised throughout. by the Department of Physics at Liver- Initially some students had thought pool University and sponsored by sev- the course to be expensive, but had little Geology Department eral scientific and technological idea of just how much work would be companies. It consisted of a series of done in the week. It was therefore Field Trip to Cornwall five, thirty five minute activities each satisfying when several students stated at Having been based at Shap, Cumbria, with a Physics slant, but which also the end of the week that it had been for several years, this spring the Lower required teamwork, lateral thinking, good value for money and that they had Sixth residential course travelled south organisation and planning. Teams were learnt a lot of things that they could not to Cornwall for a week of non-stop also provided with an ‘orders of mag- have learnt easily from school. Geology. We shared a comfortable ho- nitude’ Fermi Quiz which they com- CJB tel in Bude with a group of Cambridge pleted in gaps between events and

12 Sciences during their lunch break. The aim of bination of audio-visual displays and Centre. An exciting range of displays this fun-based competition was to stimu- demonstrations the importance of elec- and interactive exhibits encouraged late interest in Physics and in this the tromagnetism in modern healthcare, our students to adopt a hands-on organisers were clearly successful. industry, commerce, shopping and approach to science. The ‘Gravity Although we did not win, the team leisure. Hole’, which helped to explain the acquitted themselves well and had a link between gravitational force and thoroughly enjoyable day. SET 97 planetary motion, and the large rotat- The SET 97 event in March was organ- ing model of the Earth, which demon- Physics Updates Conference ised by the South & East Cheshire TEC strated how the seasons are explained, In December a group of fifteen Upper as part of the National Science, Engi- were just two of the many interesting Sixth Form students and one member neering and Technology Week. Over and informative exhibits. The visit of staff attended the Physics Updates the two days ninety seven Fourth Year also included a thirty five minute conference at the University of Salford. girls and boys attended the event session in the planetarium where a It provided an interesting, stimulating which was held at the Jodrell Bank show entitled ‘More than meets the and enjoyable day by bringing the Science Centre. The exhibition fo- eye’ demonstrated what can be viewed excitement of Physics to students cused on how companies use science, in the sky at night by the naked eye through a number of demonstrations. technology and IT in the work place and through a telescope. These were given by distinguished and to demonstrate the point, there and established speakers from around were many hands-on interactive dis- Villiers Park the country who through lively talks plays manned by young employees. In May the school was invited to illustrated the social and economic In addition, the celebrated Johnny nominate one student to attend a one importance of Physics. There was also Ball of TV Science fame provided us week residential course entitled ‘An a session given by a Chief Examiner with a most informative and amusing introduction to Engineering’ at Villiers on questions directly related to the A lecture entitled ‘Fantastic Science’. Park, near Oxford. Michael Ford, our Level examination with examples of nominee, was duly accepted. The in- good and poor practice. EMTEC tensive course included seminars, In June a group of twenty Sixth Form design challenges and visits to Oxford Faraday Lecture students and two members of staff University and local industry. This is In February a party of 105 Fourth Year travelled by coach to visit NORWEB’s his report. girls and boys attended this year’s IEE unique Electricity Marketing, Test and CPH Faraday lecture which was presented Experience Centre (EMTEC) near by the University of Sheffield and held Chorley. During a guided tour through Villiers Park is a small campus in the at the Bridgewater Hall in Manches- research laboratories demonstrations rural village of Middleton Stoney, a ter. The lecture lasted for one hour were used to show how the very latest few miles north of Oxford. They offer and was entitled ‘But what is the use techniques and new technology can reading parties for small numbers of of it Mr Faraday?’ - a question which lead to increased efficiency, produc- students from around the UK; in May was apparently put to Faraday regard- tivity and profitability in small busi- 1997 I attended a course in Engineer- ing his discoveries in electromagnet- nesses and industry. ing. Having at first not known what ism. The lecture showed how many to expect, myself and the other fifteen everyday items such as personal ster- Jodrell Bank Lower Sixth students soon adapted to eos and credit cards have their roots in Also in June, a party of fourteen Fourth the structured programme which in- the discovery of electromagnetism. Year students and two members of troduced us to the broad subject of Students also learned through a com- staff visited the Jodrell Bank Science engineering, the processes it involves and the possible career options it offers after Higher Education. I learned how my own work at A Level related to the wider use of engineering and with visits to the Peugeot Motor Com- pany and Golden River Limited (who manufacture traffic handling systems) I saw first hand how engineering techniques contribute to industrial procedures. Our tutors throughout the week were two young post-graduates from Oxford University and with them we explored topics ranging from Ther- modynamics to Orthopaedic Engineer- ing. I also received my introduction to CAD - Computer Aided Design. In visiting the university itself I was able to obtain an insight into university life and it was enlightening to see how the various university engineering disci- plines interacted to make sure a de- sign became a successful reality. Physics Olympics The tasks which we were asked to

13 Sciences complete were of a completely differ- ideas better to my colleagues and work ent nature to the work I was used to more efficiently in a team situation. I at school and were more like engi- was sad to leave Villiers Park because neering ‘games’. They encouraged us I had enjoyed myself very much and to think laterally and use our basic made many new friends with whom I principles learnt at school to solve still keep in touch. I learned new skills problems (such as building a bridge and increased my understanding in the from paper and staples to span a three extensive topic of engineering and all metre gap between two table tops, that it affects and entails. without itself dropping below table MF (Lower Sixth) level). The main challenge of the week was Crest Awards to guide an egg, intact, through a five (Creativity in Engineering, Science and metre long obstacle course of barriers Technology) and swinging pendulums and deliver it Each year several girls pursue their into a bucket of water at the end. We own science investigations, chosen, had to use only devices designed and planned and executed in their lunch- built ourselves in a workshop during times and after school. They then sub- the week. Although it was a difficult mit a report for a national award. Last challenge in the time available, the year Amy Mason and Kate Baker individual personalities of the team achieved Bronze level. Michelle Grattan members made it a constructive and and Lauren Ballarini scored a first for enjoyable task. the school by being awarded our first The atmosphere throughout the Silver certificates. Michelle’s project on course was informal and the emphasis ‘The effect of Gentamycin on E-coli’ was not on being lectured, but taking was completed at Zeneca with the an equal participation in discussion assistance of her industrial contact. and brainstorming techniques. Stressed She was invited to display the results at during the week were the skills which the prestigious Crest Awards National were necessary to become an engineer Celebration held at Manchester Uni- and I felt that by the end of my time at versity on 24th July 1997. Villiers Park I could communicate my AC

Michelle Grattan at the Crest Awards National Celebration

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Fifteen tried the sport in the first term Championships. King’s won every cat- Chess Club alone. In the first major event that the egory entered and won the team prize There was a pleasing upturn in chess new orienteers contested there were by a considerable distance. The cham- club fortunes this year, with a resur- superb results. Nick Mills came second pions from the school were as follows: gence of interest amongst younger in National Score Championships with Nick Tinker (Primary Boys), Nick Mills pupils especially. This has more than Edward Barker and David Edwards (Under 12 boys), James Watts (Under compensated for the significant num- achieving equal fourth place. This was 13 boys), Richard Warren (Under 14 bers of chess players who, having the start of some outstanding results boys), Richard Bradfield (Under 15 completed their A Level studies, have achieved by Nick Mills. He was soon boys), Matthew Tinker (Sixth Form left in recent years. invited to join the North West squad on boys), Michelle Tinker (Under 15 girls). A new venue, S8, was used on the merit of his performances. The New Year started well for two Wednesday and Thursday lunch-times In September, ten of the school new orienteers, namely Andrew Watts throughout the Autumn and Spring orienteers represented Manchester in a who won the Under 11 boys course Terms. The autumn programme in- through the night relay held in Sutton and Daniel Laird who came first in his cluded inter-form competitions in years Park, Birmingham. The more experi- debut event running with George 1 to 4 and it was especially pleasing to enced orienteers from the school helped Laughton. A large number of the be able to involve larger teams in the the new starters gain experience in the school’s orienteers helped Manchester First Year than has been the norm. events taking place each weekend in and District win through into the semi- In the Spring Term we entered the preparation for the British School Cham- finals of the orienteering equivalent of ‘second UK Chess Challenge’. Initially pionships which was to take place in the FA cup. The first National Champi- 40 boys took part in the seven round late November. In early November the onships of the year were held on the Swiss Competition which gives 3 points school team made its way down to the Gower Peninsula (South Wales). The for a win, 2 for a draw and 1 for a loss. New Forest for the Southern Champi- area was dune land and very difficult. Although some fell by the wayside onships. This proved to be very suc- Nick Mills achieved third place nation- early, many persisted to win badges, cessful with Chris Watts winning the ally in the Under 13 boys race. There chess mascots, and other small prizes. Championship, Michelle Tinker com- were also good results from Matthew Stephen Ward (U6ICW) was unde- ing third in the Girls race and excellent and Michelle Tinker. The Greater Man- feated and deemed the senior winner, results from Richard Bradfield and Nick chester and East Cheshire School Cham- progressing to the area final held in Mills. In an event near Rochdale there pionships were held in Heaton Park, Chadderton. Andrew Quas-Cohen were also fine results from Matthew North Manchester. Nick Mills recorded (2MH) and Adam Harper (1PW) accu- Tinker, Leigh Simpson and Andrew a superb time to win the Under 13 boys mulated 19 points each and the former Bruce. by a massive margin. Chris Watts won used his slightly greater experience to One of the highlights of the year was the Under 16 boys race and James win a play-off to decide the junior the superb results achieved by all the Watts the Under 14 boys race. There winner. orienteers at the prestigious British were runners up places for Richard Meanwhile, Messrs Laurence and School Championships. It was a long Bradfield, Matthew Tinker, Richard Riley claimed to have survived many way up to Pitlochry in mid Scotland, Warren, and Daniel Tinker. King’s were challenges over the board! but the journey was made worthwhile joint winners of the Secondary Schools GL/NCJR by the silverware brought home. King’s section with Bolton School for Girls. came third nationally as a result of the The orienteering team competed in Junior Division Chess Club excellent individual results achieved. a number of lower key events as spe- During the winter months a number of Performance of the event came from cial training for the Jan Kjellstrom In- keen chess players honed their tech- Chris Watts who won by some dis- ternational Trophy. This is the premier niques by challenging friends during tance. Nick Tinker was also first in the event in the Orienteering calendar. It their lunch breaks. Many were also Primary School Boys. Michelle Tinker is held each Easter and this year Penhale keen participants of the Chess activity came fourth, Richard Bradfield fifth Sands, Newquay was the venue. The during JRA. and Michael Bamber seventh. The re- area is highly technical: sand dunes set GJS sults of the First Year boys were unbe- in the Perran Sands Holiday camp. The lievable, with Morgan Cooke coming best performance from King’s came eighth and Nick Mills coming tenth. from Nick Barringer who was 13th in Orienteering Club Also in the top ten was Nick Barringer the Under 14 boys race. In the National The orienteering season commenced who came ninth. In the year catego- Relay Championships the school before the Autumn Term started with a ries, King’s were champions in the achieved a great deal of success in the large championship on the doorstep at Primary Boys, Champion in the Fourth team categories. The team of Tom Macclesfield Forest. Chris Watts and Year Boys and runners up in both the Bradfield, Nick Tinker and Dan Tinker Michelle Tinker both performed ex- First Year Boys and Second Year Boys. won the Under 12 boys’ team champi- tremely well and started what was to Just a week after the British Schools onship. There were bronze medals for be an excellent term for both of them. Championships, Chris Watts became the Under 16 boys’ team (C Watts, R Chris came first and Michelle was fourth. the Northern Champion with another Bradfield and R Warren) and the Under Matthew Tinker also performed well to breathtaking performance. James Watts 14 boys’ team of Mike Bamber, Nick come fifth. Chris and Michelle were came second in the Under 12 boys and Barringer and Andrew Bruce. selected to run for their countries (Eng- Michelle Tinker came second in the The Summer Term started in spec- land and Wales respectively) in the Under 15 girls. Leigh Simpson came tacular fashion with five of the school’s Junior Home International. Michelle sixth (Under 11 boys) and Yannick orienteers representing the school and excelled and came third. The Autumn Malins sixth in the Under 12 boys. The Britain in the World Schools’ Champi- Term was marked with the huge inter- term was rounded off with the Greater onships. This was held in the first week est shown by the new First Year pupils. Manchester and East Cheshire School of May, in the forests around Cunio,

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Italy. The five boys (Chris Watts, Rich- Richard Bradfield: Blue & Gold and his opening up of facilities and ard Bradfield, Richard Warren, Mike Chris Watts: Blue & Championship opportunities within the club. The six Bamber and Andrew Bruce) were run- Michelle Tinker: Green & Champion- Optimists were well used last year by ning in the 14-15 year old boys’ race ship novice First Year sailors. This year Mr and they came fourth nation out of the Richard Warren: Blue & Gold Edwards and Mrs Bream (Fence Av- thirteen taking part - a very worthy Michael Bamber: Green & Gold enue nurse) have run a session on performance. They certainly had a Andrew Bruce: Green & Gold Thursday evenings for J3 and J4 pupils marvellous experience. Nick Barringer: Green & Gold from the Junior School. There are six All the way through the summer Tim Davies: Yellow of these boats, including the one owned there were evening events after school James Watts: Green & Gold by King’s. We began with a group of (one per week), as well as the normal Corinne Tinker: Orange & Silver twelve, sailing two up. However, the Sunday events. This gave the new First Thomas Bradfield: Orange & Gold competition to sail by yourself has Years plenty of opportunity to im- Nick Mills: Orange, Light Green & become so keen that we now have to prove their skills, and collect colour Green, Gold rig Toppers so that the Optimists can badges. The older, and now more Daniel Laird: Yellow, Orange & Silver be sailed single-handedly. Now, of experienced, orienteers had the chal- Yannick Malins: Yellow, Orange & course, the competition is to get into a lenge of running against the teachers Silver Topper. Next year it is hoped that a (ie Mr Lock, Mr Nolan and Mr Edward Barker: Silver group of Junior School sailors will join O’Donnell). The teachers always won, Dan Tinker: Light Green, Green & the club in the annual jamboree at Plas of course. The new First Years im- Gold Menai on the straights. proved fast, especially Leigh Simpson Nick Tinker: Light Green, Green & Parental support for the sailing club (still only 11), Nick Mills, Yannick Gold also goes from strength to strength. Malins and Daniel Laird. David Edwards: Yellow, Orange & Barbeques, discos and Saturday morn- Mid-May, saw the British Champi- Silver ing galleys have all helped swell the onships, held in Clumber Park and the Gareth Steele:Yellow & Silver coffers of the club and helped with British Relay Championships held in Edward Mack: Bronze acquisitions and maintenance. We are Chatsworth House Estate. In the indi- Harry Orford: Silver hoping to have another Enterprise in vidual championships there were su- Leigh Simpson: Yellow, Orange, Light King’s colours next year. Mr Edwards perb runs from Nick Mills who came Green & Gold says that at his age he needs to be able fifth (in Britain) in the Under 12 boys James Ollier: Bronze to stretch out his legs. The galley is a and Michael Bamber, who also came George Laughton: Silver favourite: Mrs Walker and her team fifth, in the Under 14 boys. Yannick Tom Wetton: Yellow supply hot drinks, chocolate and, at Malins produced an excellent run to Royce Corden: Yellow the end of the morning, hot-dogs! come twelfth in the Under 12 race. Morgan Cooke: Silver Nine Toppers, six Optimists and a Chris Watts was eleventh in the Under Andrew Watts: Silver menagerie fleet make quite a picture 16 boys race, running one year young. Jonathan Kay: Yellow when the wind gets up. On one Satur- Daniel Laird also performed very well. Michael DiFelice, Dean Constantine, day this year the school had twenty- The school comfortably retained the Chris Bull, Marc Burbidge also four boats on the water. Short-course Greater Manchester and East Cheshire orienteered. racing is a major feature of Saturday Schools’ Trophy for Secondary Schools. CO’D sailing for the Topper fleet. The Opti- At the Scottish Championships held in mist fleet starts off the year playing late May there were also some fine ‘follow my leader’ but by July they too results. Chris Watts came third in the Sailing Club are well able to follow a course and Under 16 boys. Matthew Tinker was Sailing takes place on Saturday morn- enjoy success or failure while racing. fourth in the Under 18 boys. The team ings between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm. There are a determined few who will of Andrew Bruce, James Watts and The club is recreational in that sailors not participate in this regimental activ- Nick Barringer won the Scottish Relay from all parts of the Foundation come ity and who insist on sailing simply to Championships by one second! At the to learn to sail under supervision but enjoy themselves. They will probably end of term, seven members of the also to enjoy themselves. The venue is end up in the cruising fraternity. school club were selected by the North Redesmere Sailing Club, situated just Eight Toppers from King’s partici- West to run in the inter-regionals. They off the A34 and part of the Capesthorne pated in the Topper Open at helped the North West to come second estate. It is a natural mere, well pro- Redesmere. Richard Isherwood came overall, losing by just one second out tected, sheltered and a very popular fourth this year and was first King’s of several hours. beauty spot shared with walkers, fish- boat home. Richard and David Over the summer Mr O’Donnell took ermen and birdwatchers. Ornitholo- Isherwood provided one of the most a party of thirteen young orienteers to gists at King’s could well combine two entertaining spectacles at the North Aberfeldy to run in the Scottish 6-Day activities in one. West Junior Traveller’s Trophy Event. International Championships. Mr Clive King’s sail under the burgee of They sailed their amazingly fast RS200, Potter helped on the trip. The best Redesmere Sailing Club, commodore complete with asymmetric spinnaker, performances came from Richard Tim Baker. All of the club’s facilities are in all three races. On a small lake in Bradfield, Michael Bamber and Mat- used by the school - clubhouse and very mixed company they did very thew Tinker. changing room, OD’s hut and rescue well and were third overall. Anthony The following pupils have achieved boats. The school are particularly thank- Walker has been racing at Rudyard this the following orienteering standards in ful to the enthusiastic fostering of the season and has recently completed the last year: club by Tim Baker, the commodore. A three weekends training with the North Matthew Tinker: Blue, Brown & Gold large measure of the club’s current West Topper group. Anthony has been badges success is due to the liaison with Tim invited on to the squad for next year.

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This year’s team racing event at Llyn Aled was a great success. We entered Science Club three teams. We were second in the The Science Club flourished again for first division, second in the second girls from Second and Third Year. division but we were first in the third Some of the experiments were both division. Next year we are really going smelly and messy, but the highlight of to make a major effort to have home the year was the murder investigation matches against our major competi- in which the girls used forensic evi- tors: St Davids, Ruthin, Ellesmere and dence to eliminate (or incriminate) Rydal. Andrew Goodwin captained the suspects. Dr Despontin kindly agreed school team. to be the victim again this year! This year several of our recreational The Science Club at Cumberland sailors found their sailing of great use Street takes place on Tuesday lunch- to them in earning points towards their times in the Chemistry Department. It Duke of Edinburgh awards - Jonathan is open to Third Years. We are doing Percival and Andrew Cross. experiments on a variety of topics, the The spirit that the club engenders is highlight being ‘making (and tasting!) demonstrated in Tim Brewin’s return honeycomb’. Each week, experiments to the club in his Upper Sixth year - ‘to are provided, but anyone is welcome give something back’. to devise their own - provided it is safe! The season’s final event will take It is hoped that we will attend one of place on Windermere. The club are the Salter’s ‘festivals of Chemistry’ later taking four 35 foot yachts afloat on the in the year, and present a set of experi- lake to have a taste of the pleasure of ments on a theme of our choosing. big boat cruising. Mr Andrew has or- AC/KS ganised this event. After the weekend a closed season maintenance pro- gramme will get under way so that the 1998 season can commence in March and hopefully King’s sailors can enjoy a season as varied and successful as 1997. BE

King’s Orienteers who represented Britain in the World School Championships

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tober and returned safe and sound on Classics trip to Italy Tuesday 29th October after an action- Eureka! The Italy trip of the autumn half-term packed five days. Three forms from J3 departed at 9.35 of 1996 was a tremendous success. Mr After a quick twenty minute journey am, arriving at Halifax at 11.15 am Houghton, Mrs Turner and parents, through the Eurotunnel, we were only approximately. Lunch was eaten in Anne and Siobhan, took a party of one hour away from our first stop, and around a marquee in the museum boys and girls to see the sights and Nausicaa, a sea world centre. Here the grounds. The pupils were divided into experience the culture. First stop on children saw a variety of unusual sea seven groups. At 12.00 pm three groups touchdown was Rome where with our creatures, touched live ray fish and went to the Things Gallery for half an guide Pino, we visited St Peter’s square came a little too close to sharks for their hour and four groups went to the and basilica, the Pantheon, the Vatican liking. Then on to the centre where we Factory and Garage for half an hour - museum, the Colosseum, the catacombs received a warm welcome and settled one group of six worked on the pro- of St Stephen and the Roman Forum. into our rooms before dinner and duction line. At 12.30 pm the groups We then moved on to the coastal evening entertainments. changed round. From 1.00 - 2.00 pm resort of Sorrento for a slightly more The remaining days comprised a pupils visited other areas in their groups, relaxing second half to the week. Here variety of day trips, such as a visit to a eg Shop, Bank, Communicate, My Body. we visited the ancient town of Pompeii, boulangerie where each child made At 2.05 pm we returned to the bus including a visit to the house of their own croissant, ten-pin bowling, a arriving at Fence Avenue at 3.35 pm Caecilius, the leading character in the sweet making factory, Aqualud (a large approximately. first year Latin course book. Our trip to water park), a French market, and Pupils obviously found the museum the summit of Mount Vesuvius seemed Agincourt to join in the battle’s anni- stimulating and fun. It was noticeable about to be spoiled by the zero visibil- versary celebrations. In addition to that where pupils spent time reading ity, but those who did persevere to the these day trips, the children also tried about an activity and following it top were rewarded with clear skies their hand at several on-site activities, through correctly, they found it more and stunning views. Finally, we visited such as archery, rifle shooting, initia- rewarding. Where possible, adults’ in- the beautiful island of Capri (where we tive tests and the assault course. put was very helpful in encouraging even managed a few minutes on the Our stay in France was finished off pupils to think about the activities and beach). When the end came, no one with a sampling of frogs’ legs and exhibits. The ‘Body’ area was perhaps wanted to go home and a good time snails, which were not to everyone’s the most structured, followed by Things, was had by all. taste! We then danced it all off with a Communicate, the Factory, the Ga- BC (5JRP) disco, held jointly with another school rage, Shops and Bank. from Preston, where a few young hearts JC were broken. PGL France Everybody clearly enjoyed the trip A mixture of children from J3 and J4 and returned to school pleasantly ex- Jodrell Bank along with Miss Wheeler, Miss hausted. Luckily, we had half of the On Monday 18th November, seventy- Chisholm, Mr James and Mr Batchelor half-term holiday left to recover, espe- one J4 children accompanied by three left for the PGL centre, Hardelot Plage cially the staff! staff and three helpers departed at 9.30 near Boulogne on Thursday 24th Oc- HIW am for Jodrell Bank. On arrival, we were taken to the planetarium to par- ticipate in a show about ‘The Solar System’. By pressing control panels, the children could decide which planet to visit and which particular feature of the planet they wished to look at. This was an impressive show which rein- forced facts that the children already knew and introduced some interesting new knowledge. After this show, the children, in groups, then had an opportunity to start working their way around the many exhibitions while completing their worksheets. During lunchtime the children had a chance to go outside and watch the satellite dish rotate and were also able to visit the shop. After lunch, the children returned to the planetarium for a talk by ‘Sir Isaac Newton’. This was an amusing but factual talk on the principles of light, eg refraction by glass and water, the spectrum of colours and on the theory of gravity. Many children were quick to answer correctly ‘Sir Isaac’s’ questions. Following this talk, the groups of Visit to Pompeii children then completed their

18 School Trips worksheets on the solar system, the what evidence they could find and in Montreal for our return flight. It Earth and light. The children found the then they learnt how to classify each certainly was an action-packed week ‘hands-on’ exhibition fascinating. item. The day was completed after a and thanks must go to all the adults on We departed from Jodrell Bank at ride on the time train at the Jorvik the trip. 2.45 pm returning to school at 3.15 pm. Centre and then 45 J2s were delivered AMC The children had an informative and safely back to the twentieth century. enjoyable day. PJA JEB Memmingen On 15th March an army of Germans Skiing invaded Manchester. After a long jour- Junior Skiing: Folgaria, Italy This year there were two ski trips, one ney that had begun at the crack of During the February half-term holiday during February half-term to Folgaria dawn they had nearly reached their a party of forty-four pupils, six of in Italy and the second during the destination, humble Macclesfield. whom were from the Junior Division Easter holidays to Quebec in Canada. During their two week stay they (and twelve from last year’s J4) en- The trip to Italy was a joint trip with managed to dye their hair blue, visit joyed a week’s skiing in the Italian the Junior School, and forty four pupils Alton Towers and Granada Studios, resort of Folgaria. Even though the and four staff flew from Manchester annoy some teachers and be subjected resort was situated at 1250 metres there Airport bound for Milan at the start of to the finer points of British culture. was very little snow to be found. the holiday. We stayed in a very friendly, They finally left on 29th March, tired However, the resort has a snow guar- family-run hotel in the small village of out and longing for some traditional antee and, therefore, the pistes were Costa, a short walk from the nursery food, normal surroundings and some snow-covered, thanks to artificial snow slopes. The week passed swiftly, with sane people. machines which led to good quality the beginners progressing quickly onto Our return did not begin well - skiing. The unseasonably warm weather more challenging slopes and the party waking up at 4 o’clock in the morning led to slushy runs later on in the day enjoying most unseasonably warm was not appreciated by all. Accompa- but it did not prevent a great deal of weather which unfortunately meant nied by the purple-haired SHS and progress being made during the week. that the outdoor ice rink resembled a normal-looking Mrs Marcall we set GJS swimming pool, so frustrating one of about wreaking our revenge upon our planned evening activities. Germany. After a long journey we Easter Friday saw our party of forty were greeted at Memmingen Station Visit to York two adults and pupils from the Fourth, by partners and their families. We On a blustery but bright day in Febru- Fifth and Sixth Years departing rather travelled home with them and at- ary, forty-five J2 boys and girls, accom- early for Heathrow Airport and our tempted to take in our new surround- panied by Mrs Aspinwall, Miss Wheeler lunchtime flight to Toronto. Arriving in ings. and Mr James, travelled to York to take Toronto, we were transported to We were then treated to two exhila- a journey back in time to the Viking Niagara Falls for our first night which rating days at school; those who be- age. On arriving at Houlgate Village included a visit to the floodlit falls and lieved we were on holiday had to the children donned their costumes for a meal in a restaurant overlooking the reconsider our thoughts. the day, complete with belts and head- falls. The following day we were able Over the remains of the two weeks scarves and they soon assumed the to see the falls in daylight before trav- we managed to visit Munich, Ulm, Viking manners of shouting at their elling back to Toronto for our flight to Augsburg and the local air base. On slaves, banging on the table when Montreal and the final leg of our jour- one of our spare days we were treated requiring more food and, of course, ney to Quebec. Our hotel was in the to a mentally testing German treasure belching to show their appreciation at centre of Quebec and each morning hunt, a trip to a local village to go meal times! The village duties included our coach and guide, Yves, arrived to bowling and a strenuous walk in the making pottery, keeping house and transport us to the snow. We skied for physically testing Alps. collecting firewood, pulling the plough three days at Stoneham and three days We returned to civilisation on Sun- through some extremely hard clay soil, at Monte St Anne, one resort to the day having been subjected to a barrage grinding corn with the quern stone and north of Quebec and the other to the of German culture. Luckily we man- keeping guard over the village. One east of Quebec overlooking the St aged to survive it and come home with set of guards actually had to fight off a Laurence Seaway. The skiing was ex- an assortment of souvenirs, a suitcase lurking Saxon invader. As the daylight cellent and the weather bright but full of dirty washing and a mind full of disappeared we were invited into the cold. In the evenings our activities assorted German vocabulary. Jarl’s longhouse to hear Viking Sagas ranged from a visit to an Icepark, around his fire and because we, as where the staff had to be persuaded to CPG/RM (4th Yr) villagers, had worked so hard, we leave the ice shutes at the end of the were guests at an evening banquet evening so that the park could close, to where the entertainment included sto- a moonlit historical walk through Old Visit to Old Trafford ries, jokes and competitions to see Quebec, to a visit to an ice hockey Two coaches carried seventy parents how long the strongest of us could game, to a visit to one of the large and children from King’s to Old Trafford hold the Jarl’s sword for. shopping malls. On the final day, as to watch an entertaining, but goalless, After a late night spent at the centre our departure was not scheduled until Under 15 International Football Match belonging to ‘The Mount’ School for early afternoon, we again went into the between England and France. There Girls in York, our second day began by old town to see a film about the history may not have been Beckhams or a visit to the ‘Arc’ centre where the of Quebec called the Quebec Experi- Cantonas on view but the skill level children actually handled the past by ence and then did some last minute was of a high calibre - watch out for Joe sifting and sorting trays of soil to see shopping before driving to the airport Cole (no relation to Andy!) in the

19 School Trips future. Bath. The Baths were again in remark- and cobbled St Malo, the historic GJS ably good condition considering their Château de la Hunaudaye where ac- age. We had an opportunity to drink tors portrayed everyday life in feudal water from the spa which, according to France, the market and stud farm at Travelling Back in Time most, was horrible. After lunch in a Lamballe, and the beginning of the On 9th April, twenty girls and boys park in Cirencester we visited the Ro- century farm. The trip to the bowling departed from the Rock Block in search man Museum, where we could even alley which replaced the water activi- of Roman ruins. After speeding down make our own mosaics. Among the ties proved to be popular and afforded the M5 towards Bristol, we arrived at items to view were tombstones and many opportunities for language prac- Chedworth Roman Villa. It is thought other artefacts such as a Roman garden tice, and our lunch-time sortie to the that this villa was the centre of a large and Roman board games. local crêperie was as successful as ever trading town but became lost hun- Another trip on the M5, but this time with the majority ordering and tasting dreds of years ago, only for it to be northbound, was in order, after which crêpes for the first time. Everyone was rediscovered by the Victorians. The we finally arrived at Cumberland Street impressed with the new Aquarium on mosaics on show were enthralling, not where we came back to civilisation as the outskirts of St Malo. It was beauti- only because of the detail in the de- we know it today. fully designed and the girls were able signs but also because they had sur- LLL (3APW) to read, learn, touch and fill their vived thousands of years. sketch books with the wonderful shapes After a quick bite to eat, we travelled and colours of marine life. For those to our next destination - Caerleon, Study Week in France for whom Geography is a passion, we home of Roman barracks, museum For the fourth year running, forty of the managed to include a visit to the Bar- and amphitheatre. The amphitheatre is First Year girls and four staff took rage de la Rance to see the dam built very special as it is the only fully ‘French leave’ during the third week of over the estuary using tidal power to excavated one in Britain today. the Summer Term to put into practice generate electricity. The evening pro- We arrived at Slimbridge Youth what had been learnt in the classroom, gramme of lessons, diaries, activities Hostel in time for the evening meal, staying at the Château de la Vicomté, within the Château grounds, and in- after which we entertained ourselves. Plédéliac, Brittany. All thoroughly en- house entertainment kept everyone Some people went on a night walk, joyed and learnt from the many differ- busily, happily and usefully occupied, while others stayed at the hostel, but ent experiences of the week. The and we finished as usual with a fare- by far the most entertaining event of weather was not as good as that of well disco in the bar in the village. the night was watching Manchester previous years - although we did not Sadly, as ‘our’ château can only United being crushed at the hands of have snow as in Cheshire! - but that accommodate forty-five people, and the German giants Borussia Dortmund. only curtailed the lake and beach ac- as we want to offer the same experi- After a restless night, we awoke to tivities. We still managed to complete ence to the First Year boys, this was our yet more sunshine and soon after break- a very full programme, with visits to last visit to Plédéliac for the time being. fast we departed to see the holy spa in the mediaeval town of Dinan, the walled It suited us admirably - with exciting

Summer skiing at Zell am See

20 School Trips things to do and see within easy reach, afternoon. Thursday was notable when PAt varied activities within the extensive Mr Edwards’ group found a perfectly grounds of the château and its sur- pisted run to the right of the glacier at roundings, total control of our group 9.30 am. It was very cold, cloud was Visit to the Town Hall and the programme, and living within blowing across the piste and the piste Following the Mayor’s visit, thirty chil- the confines of a very small village. I had a layer of ice across the surface. dren from the Junior Division were should like to take this opportunity to We are talking ski motorway here. The selected to attend a visit to Macclesfield thank Greg, Dorothy and Kevin who wind was gusting down the slope Town Hall. The children were firstly run the château for their warm hospi- towards the Alpen centre. All coped shown into the Mayor’s Parlour where tality and support in everything that we well until two individuals sat down for the Mayor and Mayoress greeted them. did, and also to thank Mesdames a rest whilst the group were gathering. They listened intently to a talk describ- Cooper, Silcock, Inman and Griffin, The lesson has to be to keep the weight ing the history of the mayoralty in without whom these trips would not on your edges. Why? Well, when you Macclesfield and were able to handle have been possible, and who gave so take the weight off your edges you ancient treasures of the office, such as generously of their time and energy. simply get blown down the hill and the 16th century mace. There then MAC there is no stopping you. They left a followed a visit to the Council Cham- trail of poles, gloves and skis all the bers where the process of local gov- way down. It took Mr Edwards two ernment was described. Many Zell am See Summer Ski Trip trips to collect all the paraphernalia. thought-provoking questions were put This year Mr Edwards faced problems Next year we will be more careful by the children - perhaps the impend- in organising the trip. For six years this about the direction of the wind. ing General Election had sharpened trip has gone to Zell am See in Austria It was great to meet all our old their interest! Many links with King’s and skiied on the famous Kitzsteinhorn friends again: Elfi and Tony Steiner at were mentioned during the morning, glacier at ten and a half thousand feet. the Stadelmuhle Hotel; Mick and Mick, not least the fact that the Mayor is an Regular as clockwork in the third week our Bostock’s drivers; and Steffi, Herbert old boy and that the Lion Rampant of July the group would set off in a and Carina from the ski-school. This appears on both the Macclesfield coat- Bostock’s Goldliner. This year’s prob- year Herbert himself did the presenta- of-arms and the King’s School badge! lem was that holiday dates at the local tion of the awards at the end of a very GJS school where Mrs Edwards works good week’s skiing. Herbert is a former would have meant leaving in August. Olympic Champion who has consider- Mr Edwards felt that this was leaving able presence and sparkle, and com- Town Walk things just a little too late. municates well with young people. He Towards the end of the Summer Term, The solution was to bring the trip is, after all, in his seventies. both J1 classes explored the streets of forward to May half-term. Many ben- White water rafting went very well Macclesfield with the help of a few efits were anticipated as far as the at Taxenbach. Trevor Hamer and his parents, plus Miss Chisholm and Miss skiing was concerned, but there were wife are English and make us very Green. their work involved interview- doubts as to how far we would be able welcome. Bouncing down a river of ing unsuspecting members of the pub- to still do the varied activities the group glacial meltwater, reversing and pirou- lic about their shopping habits, in expected in the afternoons. Would it etting, bouncing off rocks and, at times, order to ascertain the reasons why be too cold for white water rafting - paddling for dear life does not sound people travel to Macclesfield. It was a would the Rodelbahn (summer much fun. It was! very productive afternoon during which toboganning) be open? Anyway, we Next year we have booked for May the pupils amassed a significant amount had to go. We did lose our programme again. of information for their Geography of activities on the Lake, but still en- BE projects. joyed an excellent afternoon on the FAMC river and an exciting afternoon toboganning, especially since the usual Styal Mill July crowds were not in attendance. On Wednesday 4th June all the J4 Alton Towers Ordinarily, it takes a good hour to children visited Styal Mill as part of the Much to the envy of the rest of the get to the glacier top in order to ski. history course. school, the J4s set off on the 18th June This year a fast four man chair was in They were divided into four groups for a well deserved, post exam day of operation and we reached the Alpen (approximately eighteen in each) and, fun! Maps of the theme park had been centre in only twenty minutes and with a guide, were directed around the distributed beforehand by Mr Shaw were able to ski a variety of runs from mill with detailed explanations of the and so everyone had already decided there. The amount of snow was prodi- weaving process and a general idea of which rides they wanted to go on and gious. There was snow all the way up what life was like for the mill worker more importantly, which rides they from about six thousand feet. Espe- 100 years ago. They were lucky with wanted to go on first! cially amazing was that the outfall of the weather and managed to enjoy At the end of the day it was clear that the glacier between the Alpen centre lunch on the Mill Meadow. any rides involving loops, drops, water and the little funicular at the top, After lunch, the children visited Styal (or preferably all three!) were the gen- familiar to us as a grey lunar landscape Village, the village built by Samuel eral favourites. Everyone returned wet, of boulders, scree, scriated rocks and Greg for his workers. This included full of sweets and extremely tired after cold grey melt streams was a gently many historic features which were dis- an exhausting but great day at Alton undulating network of carefully pisted cussed at length. Towers. ski-runs. The behaviour of the children was The skiing was excellent, and lasted very good and this contributed greatly in good condition until late in the to a pleasant day of learning had by all.

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nual Report 1995-96). For this expedi- Bell, S Brown, D Buttery, B Caulfield; School Walk tion we moved east to the higher and M Freear, H Haboubi, A Hammond, M It had to happen! The record of never still more dramatic Karakoram moun- Ford, R Sanderson, M Tute. raining on School Walk day was there tains, and were based for some of the Leaders: P M Edgerton, H E Lock. to be broken... Ten years on and (apart time in Gilgit, a town with strong ‘Great HEL from an insignificant few drops six Game’ connections. years ago) it was always a beautiful Transport around the country, and summer’s day. However, the weather into the trekking areas was organised PGL Boreatton Park forecast for 19th June 1997 said RAIN! by the students and involved the ubiq- During the first weekend of the sum- Contingency plans were set up but, uitous but indispensable Toyota mini- mer holidays, forty three J3/J4 children amazingly, the day dawned rainless! buses and jeeps. These vehicles seem set off for Boreatton Park, the largest The troops, including many brave par- to keep goods and people on the move PGL centre in the UK, accompanied by ents who agreed (were coerced?) to in so many Third World countries. The Mr James, Miss Priestley and Mr accompany the whole Junior Division toughest road journey, undertaken Batchelor. The long weekend was a on an 8/9 mile walk, gathered in the twice, involved sixteen cramped hours great success as we basked in glorious Middle Playground - in the dry! They between the capital, Islamabade, and sunshine. even managed to have a morning snack Gilgit in the ‘Northern Areas’. The children experienced a number in Tegg’s Nose Car Park, following the The trek lasted seventeen days and of adventure activities; namely Archery, excruciating plod up Saddler’s Way, involved a journey around the famous Orienteering, Fencing, Kayaking and without getting wet. But, predictably, it mountain, 8025 metres high Nanga Canadian Canoeing. They all learned a happened - for most on the top of Parbat. For most of the time our num- lot and had great fun at the same time. White Nancy. The trees became useful bers were swelled by a local guide, Evening activities included an assault shelters as the wet stuff started. And assistant guide, cook, assistant cook course and parachute games. Our then it stopped again. Could we really and a small army of as many as twenty ‘groupies’ were always good fun, keep- get away with it? No! The long trek eight porters. Again, the students were ing the children singing the whole through Kerridge and back to school encouraged to take over the portering weekend long with such classics as along the canal tried out the effective- and provisioning arrangements, with ‘Everywhere we go...’ and ‘Diet Pepsi ness of everyone’s waterproofs - staff only stepping in if things seemed came to town’! enough rain to make up for the last ten to be going adrift (particularly when Everyone returned exhausted with years, certainly! The bedraggled troops food rations were felt to be inad- only a little voice left to recount their trudged, sloshed, squished and equate!). adventures to awaiting parents. Let’s sploshed into the canteen for refresh- The two mountain-related highlights hope the weather holds for us again ments. Surely next year will be back to of our journey were an attempted next year! ‘normal’ - we hope! ascent of the 5584 metres high Rupal SCJ GJS Peak and a crossing of the 5350 metres remote Mazeno Pass. The route up Rupal Peak proved to be too heavily Pakistan Expedition crevassed and too time consuming, (July-August 1997) and prudence dictated a retreat. The Pakistan is an ideal destination for a Mazeno Pass crossing also involved school trekking expedition. It provides steep ice and technical mountaineer- all the challenges and excitement of ing, with the use of ice axes, crampons, travelling in a developing world coun- ropes and helmets, but was success- try, yet expedition logistics are rarely fully completed by the team. With the complex, and it is culturally stimulat- thin air at these altitudes, the onset of ing whilst still being relatively safe. A Acute Mountain Sickness is still a very cluster of some of the world’s highest real risk, so we made sure to ascend mountains adds an additional, and the only a few hundred metres each day, decisive, attraction. allowing time for thorough acclimati- Our four week trip involved twelve sation. Sixth Formers and two members of The R&R phase saw us travel north staff and had two aims. The first was to to the Hunza Valley, negotiating an complete an arduous high altitude trek impressively active and fast flowing through some of the most spectacular landslide that had eroded a deep gully scenery on Earth. The second was to through the Karakoram Highway. We provide the opportunity for the stu- visited Karimabad, a historic site fa- dents to take on leadership responsi- mous for its hill-top forts, and a jeep bilities and so develop confidence and excursion to the bleak pass at the self reliance and gain ‘people manage- Chinese border was also taken by ment’ experience. We were fortunate some. in being able fully to achieve both The expedition team proved to be aims. strong and compatible, and this ena- This expedition represented King’s bled us to complete a very full and second Himalayan venture, since in active itinerary, largely untroubled by 1995 a similar sized group visited Chitral medical problems. A return visit is and the Hindu Kush mountains near planned for Summer 1999. the Pakistan/Afghanistan border (An- Participants: M Abbots, D Beech, R

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return two weeks later was a lovely one of the Northern Corries, learning Outdoor Activities contrast with hard frost and blue skies. the skills of winter mountaineering September was an excellent month for This time we ran an excellent moun- prior to a mass ascent of an easy gully. weather and we had one of the best tain orienteering competition, with The following few days were spent on Sixth Form activities groups ever. They pupils from First Year to Sixth Form. expedition across the Cairngorm pla- were game to try everything and were The Duke of Edinburgh Award teau, with accommodation in snow extremely cheerful in adversity. David groups began their preparation for holes. The weather was kind and mainly Beech provided numerous ‘picnics’ and expeditions with Bronze and Silver dry, although the wind made its usual the Bagshaw twins provided the laughs. alternating their training sessions be- appearance on the final day, blowing With this group one felt able to try lots tween Cumberland Street and Fence over one of the party resulting in minor of interesting adventures perhaps not Avenue. Some quite ambitious routes injury. Foul weather on the final day done before, such as the memorably were planned by the Silver groups, for led to an early return home. cold day in November when we ab- both their Peak District practices and In the Summer Term the Third Year seiled from the old railway bridge in Lake District assessments, so it was camping trips were once again suc- Cheedale. When it came to caving after interesting to see how they got on in cessful. It has now become the norm to half term, they were always ready to the summer. use the campsite at Upper Booth where get wet and struggle into suits a little Regular meetings also took place Mrs Hodgson is very tolerant of our too small for them. They were still as with the twelve Sixth Formers going to sometimes large groups. For a summer enthusiastic as ever at the last trip, a Pakistan in July 1997 to sort out ideas so affected by bad weather all the trips walk through Lud’s Church and along on equipment, itinerary, etc. Those were lucky to escape the rain. the Roaches Ridge. who undertook the Three Peaks Chal- In addition, the Second Year had a The First Year Buxworth trips were lenge just prior to term had a great full day of mixed activities out of very successful although they just experience, testing certainly but with school on the last Friday in June. missed out on the best period of some memorable moments. They were Twelve staff were involved in offering weather. As usual, The Old Station at further tested by their training course anything from climbing, caving, orien- Buxworth played host and the range of which took place in the Yorkshire teering, sailing and walking in four activities undertaken in the evenings Dales shortly before the end of the different locations. The weather stayed led by the staff was very diverse. Eve- Autumn Term, where they tried to put dry, if windy, and everyone seemed to ryone enjoys these trips - the staff into practice some of the skills they enjoy themselves. clamour to return and reminisce cease- were to use on the real thing. Sadly, there was only one Venturers lessly when the subject is raised! The Autumn Term should not pass trip in the summer - a weekend visit to The Venturers had a mixed season. without a mention of the excellent the Lake District. It was, nevertheless, The switch to Sunday may have lost a work done by JRD in completely reor- very successful. On the first day the few and as a result we were under- ganising our extensive equipment whole party walked up to the eastern subscribed on one or two occasions. stores. Without his care and attention, side of Blencathra from where a re- Nevertheless, the weekend trips are many items would have continued to duced party scaled Sharp Edge in fairly still popular and we had an interesting deteriorate and would not have been damp conditions followed by a traverse time in Beddgelert. The first day al- repaired or cleaned. This is in addition of the summit and a sunlit descent to lowed us to make a windy but dry to the many hours put in outside his Threlkeld. In the afternoon, we moved ascent of Chasm Route on Glyder Fawr, official time in the school. May he to Grange and scrambled up a ghyll a must for anyone as the last pitch sees remain as enthusiastic as this for a long behind the campsite and then tra- one burrowing into the heart of the time to come. versed High Spy, descending into the mountain itself. Then as soon as we The Spring Term continued with a valley by way of the miners track to were back in our tents, the maelstrom number of events on the outdoor front. Rosthwaite and following the river to began; over five inches of rain fell in The preparations for the Pakistan ex- the campsite. The following day the fifteen hours that night and the wind pedition continued, with some train- weather deteriorated badly and an early was very strong. The staff survived and ing and the acquisition of visas, return was made. came out dry (just) but others were less inoculations, etc. The Venturers Soci- Bad weather seemed to dog all the fortunate - James Thompson and Nick ety ticked along with a successful 17 Duke of Edinburgh expeditions Battersby retreated to the toilet block mile walk around the Alport Valley and throughout the year and the summer at 4.00 am as their tent was flattened! A Win Hill along with a circuit of the was no exception; the Bronze assessed lazy breakfast in a café preceded our Edale Skyline at the end of the term. expedition took place with four groups return. On the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, all getting wet in one part or the other In October we had a very successful the end of March saw two groups of of the Peak District and the Silver/Gold day rock climbing on Stanage edge boys and a group of girls from the Fifth groups were lulled by beautiful weather and then after half term we took a Year complete their practice expedi- on the day of their arrival in the Lake mountain-biking trip. The forecast was tions for the Silver award. The condi- District into thinking all would be well. for snow in the afternoon so we planned tions started cold and showery and got After a mixed but largely dry first day, a short journey in the Macclesfield steadily worse. In the end all groups the rain was persistent thereafter, pos- Forest area. The descent of Cumberland had a considerable soaking, but the sibly being the worst continuous spell Brook under half a metre of snow was girls proved themselves to be the most ever encountered on this annual trip. memorable, as was the wade through resilient, showing good humour right Nevertheless, they all accomplished chest high drifts round the North side to the end. their objectives. The only drawback of the forest. Then the blizzard began In the final few days of March and was the intransigence and lack of sup- in earnest - it took us fifteen minutes into the Easter holiday, a group of Sixth port shown by the Gold assessor, who and much pushing to get one of the Formers plus PME and HEL went to the refused for some extraordinary reason minibuses out of the car park. Our Cairngorms. The first day was spent in to sign the record books of the stu-

23 Variae dents. This is now under appeal with families lived in what can only be ‘It gives you the chance to perfect the Lakes panel, as it appeared that his described as ‘mini-châteaux’ with huge your skills not only in the basic lan- behaviour during the week was incon- grounds. However, despite venison guage but in other ways such as trend, sistent with his final position. The and seafood specialities served by the accent and slang so you could theoreti- grounds for his refusal were felt to be families, those in the group working in cally speak like a true French person.’ bogus and foolish. We await the out- the town-centre could still be found at come. lunchtime enjoying a ‘McDo’. Mrs Stages en formation Rouen Finally, at the start of the holidays Green, who accompanied the group Si vous vous étiez trouvé à Rouen en twelve pupils from the Sixth Form and embarrassed them by taking vid- France durant les vacances de février, prepared to leave for an expedition to eos of them at work, could be seen vous auriez bien été surpris d’être Pakistan. The successful nature of this enjoying the French haute cuisine with accueilli par un élève de King’s School trip is covered elsewhere in some the families but gave the burgers a lors de la réservation de votre chambre. detail. I am pleased to be able to say miss. De votre hôtel au café, encore une fois, that the future of outdoor activities at During the Easter holidays, the un élève de Première de King’s vous the school looks good with a consider- French group came over and worked aurait servi. Un petit achat de pâté able number of pupils deriving a great locally in similar establishments, but français à Monoprix et encore une fois, deal of satisfaction and enjoyment from also at a riding stables and with the c’est un élève de King’s qui vous aurait their involvement at whatever level. It police. demandé ‘C’est tout?’ is with some pride that I can say that Was it a success? Here are some Un petit saut chez Marks & Spencer we are able to offer much more than comments made by the participants: et vous auriez rencontré Nicola en most other schools and in most cases ‘I noticed how important family life uniforme. Auriez-vous mis votre radio, to a considerably higher level. Long was in France, in comparison with vous auriez entendu une entrevue avec may this continue to be the case. England.’ Matthew. Et pour ceux, en quête de PME ‘You can put your skills into practice bonnes affaires, une petite visite de la and see the benefits that learning a Salle des Ventes vous aurait mis en foreign language can give.’ contact avec Lindsey présentant une Work Experience Rouen ‘I came away from the trip with a multitude d’objets. Had you visited Rouen in France over new outlook on France, without the Tout ceci semblait peut-être évident February half-term, you might well old ideas I had before.’ aux yeux des touristes. Cependant les have been surprised to book into your ‘The Exchange gave me a fascinat- autres élèves de français de Niveau hotel and find a King’s student at ing insight into French culture.’ Avancé, qui, eux étaient loin des yeux Reception. Leaving your hotel and going ‘My work experience helped me to observateurs, travaillaient tout aussi for a coffee, again a Sixth Former compare the different ways in which dur chez un notaire, un vétérinaire, un would have served you. Buying French the French and English work.’ architecte, un comptable ou au port de pâté at Monoprix, it would have been Rouen. a King’s student asking ‘C’est tout?’ Ce troisième échange annuel entre A quick browse round Marks & King’s et Jean-Baptiste de la Salle à Spencer and there was Nicola in uni- Rouen a eu lieu durant les vacances de form. Switch on local radio and Mat- février 1997. Nos élèves sont restés thew was giving an interview. Those chez des élèves de Première de cette looking for bargains who visited the école privée de haut niveau, mais du Auction Rooms would have found lundi au vendredi ils travaillaient à Lindsey displaying the items for sale. plein temps dans des entreprises lo- Less obvious to the tourist, but work cales. ing equally hard, other A Level stu- Ils pourront ainsi écrire un compte- dents were with a solicitor, a vet, an rendu de leur stage qui comptera dans architect, an accountant and at the leur note de fin d’études. Plus impor- port. tant encore, c’est qu’ils auront pu non The third annual exchange between seulement utiliser leur français en King’s and the Lycée Jean-Baptiste de compagnie, avec des gens de leur âge la Salle, Rouen took place during Feb- et en famille mais surtout dans le vrai ruary half-term. Our students stayed ‘Monde du Travail’. with Sixth Formers from this top Inde- Bien que ce groupe de quatorze pendent School, but from Monday to élèves ait travaillé très dur, ils ont été Friday worked a full week in local très chanceux du point de vue companies. hospitalité et logement. Un certain They can write an assignment on nombre de familles françaises habitaient their experiences as part of their A dans ce qu’on pourrait appeler des Level coursework, but more impor- ‘mini-châteaux’ avec d’immenses parcs. tantly they actually use their French Cependant, à part le chevreuil et les socially with French teenagers and spécialités de la mer servies dans les their families AND in the real ‘World of familles, ceux qui travaillaient en ville Work’. trouvaient tout de même le temps de se Although the group of fourteen retrouver au McDo pour le déjeuner!! worked very hard, they were also very Mme Green, l’accompagnatrice du lucky in terms of hospitality and ac- groupe, les troublait souvent lorsqu’elle commodation. A number of the French Work experience in Rouen les photographiait ou les filmait au

24 Variae travail. Pour sa part, on la voyait entire school was awash with election Red Nose Day. This proved not only to certainement apprécier la haute cui- posters and leaflets, whilst teams of be a successful fund-raiser, but also a sine française et surtout éviter les ham- canvassers in party colours wasted no day of great humour and inventive- burgers alléchants du McDo. opportunity to get their message across ness. Some remarkable outfits ap- Durant les vacances de Pâques le to the electorate. peared and, despite inevitable high groupe de jeunes étudiants français a Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the spirits, there was an underlying aware- envahi de la même façon les entreprises painstaking business of organising elec- ness that the purpose of the day, in- locales de notre région, ainsi qu’un toral registers, polling cards, ballot deed the week, was to consider and club équestre et le commissariat de papers and polling booths (complete help those in need. As a result of the police. with stubby pencils) went on. In order many activities of the week, contribu- Succès, oui ou non? Voici une to participate in the BBC Newsround tions were sent to Comic Relief, the sélection des commentaires des par- poll the King’s election took place on David Lewis Centre, Intermediate Tech- ticipants: Wednesday 23rd April. Turnout at the nology and the Rossendale Trust ‘J’ai remarqué combien la vie de polls was incredibly high at 95.9%. The amongst others. famille, contrairement aux moeurs polling officers handled the crowds PRMM anglaises, était importante en France.’ most efficiently and there were only Junior Division Charities ‘Vous pouvez pratiquer ce que vous short queues at the busiest times. There was a wide variety of events avez appris et vous apercevoir des In the event, the Maths Depart- during the year designed to help less avantages offerts par l’apprentissage ment’s opinion polls were not that far fortunate people in many areas of the d’une langue étrangère.’ out! After a careful recount, the result world. ‘Je suis revenu avec de nouvelles was announced in assembly, though in A large bounty of harvest gifts were perspectives sur le pays ainsi que sur alphabetic order: brought in by the Junior children for les Français et j’ai pu abandonner the Harvest Thanksgiving Service. The certaines vieilles idées que j’avais en Liberal Democrat 99 votes gifts of fresh, tinned and packet foods tête depuis déjà quelque temps.’ Conservative 98 votes were taken by the Manchester Method- ‘L’échange m’a donné un aperçu Green 34 votes ist Central Mission for distribution to fascinant de la culture française.’ Monster Raving Loony 26 votes needy people in the central areas of ‘Mon stage en industrie m’a permis Labour 22 votes Manchester. de comparer la façon de travailler des Socialist Labour 4 votes During Open Morning, J4M’s Victo- Français et des Anglais.’ rian Tea Room, where the children ‘Ça vous donne l’occasion de Congratulations are due to all the can- prepared tea and cakes to serve to perfectionner votre aptitude non didates for their campaigns and for customers in traditional fashion, raised seulement au niveau de la langue mais their help in explaining part of the over £100 for the Windyway Animal aussi du point de vue mode, accent et democratic process to the school. I Sanctuary. argot, de façon à pouvoir parler comme would also like to thank Miss The penultimate day of the Christ- les Français eux-mêmes.’ Warrington, Mrs Craig, Mrs Olsen, Mrs mas Term saw the Hall being filled GG Parry, Simon Leah, John Gibbons and with all manner of things to sell - the girls who ran the polling booths on books, toys, games, cakes, sweets, the day. Sadly, Anna McKeating will white elephants, lost property, etc, etc Mock Election 1997 not be able to take up her seat at -and many ingenious games, all with Former Prime Minister John Major’s Westminster just yet, but I look for- the purpose of raising as much money announcement that May 1st was to be ward to the day when the first of our as possible to support the Blue Peter General Election Day was the signal former pupils really does become a Bring & Buy Sale for Leprosy. A great for the organisation of a mock election Member of Parliament. time was had by all and at the end the in the Girls’ Division. Six candidates, VBW grand total of £408.27 was raised. all from the Fourth Year, quickly came The usual Christmas tradition was forward - Clare Butterworth (Conserva- continued of children bringing in a gift tive), Anna McKeating (Liberal Demo- Charities to pass on to the local branch of the crat), Fiona Nichols (Monster Raving A host of fund-raising activities, sup- NSPCC who could then distribute them Loony), Esmé Patey-Ford (Labour), porting a diverse range of charities, over the Christmas period to local Lucinda Quinn (Green) and Laura took place through the four divisions children who live in difficult circum- Simpson (Socialist Labour). Knowing of the Foundation. We gave our regu- stances. Mr Johnston from the NSPCC that the Easter holidays would inter- lar support to the Poppy Appeal, Save was most grateful for the presents. rupt the run-up to the election, they the Children and Christian Aid at vari- A retiring collection in aid of the first concentrated on researching the ous times during the year and the Save the Children Fund was taken at policies of their parties and appointing school continued to support five young the end of the Christmas Service. A their campaign teams. During the holi- children in India through Actionaid. total of £203.90 was raised for that day several candidates enlisted the However, the main focus of attentions worthy cause. support of ‘real’ politicians; indeed, was Charities Week, held at the end of There were two non-uniform days Clare Butterworth met the then For- March. It is hard to be precise, since during the Spring Term. The first, for eign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind, and not all events fed into the central fund, the UNICEF Non-Uniform Day, raised Anna McKeating made fruitful contacts but the activities of the week raised over £200. Also, on Comic Relief Day with her local Liberal Democrats. approximately £4,500. Various events, children were asked to make a volun- Electioneering began in earnest on planned largely by the Charities Com- tary contribution in return for wearing the first day of the Summer Term. mittee, took place and a fancy dress casual dress. The funds raised, around Outstanding ‘party political broadcasts’ day was declared on the final day of £180, were added to the school’s ongo- were made in assemblies and soon the the week, coinciding with National ing collection to aid children in Uganda.

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A collection was taken for this appeal The national contest attracted thou- every Friday assembly when children sands of entries, five of which were are asked to donate what they had to from our year three girls. aid the work of Maria Maw, a local lady All five thrive on sport in its many who is helping to educate children in guises and play for teams at school, Uganda. By the end of the year the club and county level. Their interests total raised for this charity amounted to range from hockey, netball, lacrosse, over £400. swimming, athletics, tennis and many GJS others. Entrants had to complete a four page entry form producing a detailed Service in the Community account of their involvement in sport. Award 1997 The lucky four, Lyndsay Lomax, Gina The South and East Cheshire TEC made McAllister, Kate Ritchie and Jackie six of these awards to Fourth Year Barker who won through to the sec- pupils from Cheshire schools who had ond round (the last 500), then had to made an outstanding contribution to compile a diary over four months out- service in their local community. Joanne lining all their sports activities. Southall was nominated for this award Unfortunately, none made it through on the basis of her hard work for King’s to the last ten, but those who com- as our charities representative. She pleted the second round requisites received her award at a special evening were awarded a ‘Five Live Goodie presentation at Jodrell Bank on 20th Pack’ which included a small ‘Five March. Live’ Walkman. They were also invited AC to attend a ceremony in September at Broadcasting House in London where the winner, finalists and runners-up AJIS Quiz were presented with their awards and On 18th January 1997, five members of certificates and then taken on a tour of the Junior Division travelled to the the radio studios. King’s School, Chester to take part in Jackie’s comment, ‘Sport is my life’, the annual AJIS Quiz. The team per- reflects the other girls’ outlooks. They formed admirably, finishing in ninth work hard, but play hard too. They place out of a total of twenty-one learned from an early age what com- teams. Congratulations to the follow- mitment means and reflect the King’s ing team members: Debajeet ethos of ‘you get out what you put in’, Choudhuri, Eleanor Cowan, David and do they deserve success? I should Johnson, David Illingworth and William say so! Newham DMB FAMC

Visit by the Mayor November 29th 1996 was a very spe- cial day in our calendar as Councillor and Mrs Harrison, Mayor and Mayoress of Macclesfield, honoured the school with a visit. The Mayor was an old boy of the school as well as being a Gover- nor and has always taken a keen interest in the work of the school. The Mayor and Mayoress visited the J1 and J2 children in their classrooms before speaking to the assembled J3 and J4 children, giving them a fascinating in- sight into their roles. There are now several children with aspirations to be Mayor or Mayoress in the future! GJS

Passion for Sport BBC Radio ‘Five Live’ launched a new youth sports competition last year, the aim being to establish a national focus for the recognition of young people’s sporting commitment and achievement. The five ‘Passion for Sport’ entrants.

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1st XV these games, success was built on the and Schofield all had superb seasons. To say that the coaching staff viewed this line-out domination of Payne and Wildey, Both Hudson and Wildey dominated the season with trepidation does not do together with pressure decision-making front of the line and produced powerful justice to the extent of the unknown from the half-backs. performances in the loose. Schofield, factors that faced the first team in this However, it was the latter part of the once match fitness was reached, pro- season. Only four of the previous year’s season that provided the highlights. Brad- duced power rugby of the highest order. successful team remained and the bulk ford were defeated in Bradford in a He coped well with the unfamiliar role of of the side looked set to be made up of tough, physical encounter, the highlight “supporting” at five in the line-out and the previous year’s U16 XV, whose over- of which was a 70 metre try from centre his performances around the pitch were all approach had left something to be Clay after good link work from Sweetzer at times outstanding. desired. The fact that this season ulti- and Selbie. However, possibly the most In the back row, Fifth Year Selbie mately became a great success is testi- exciting game for the neutral observer made great steps forward on the open mony to how rapidly this team matured. was the defeat of the highly rated Mer- side. He will go on to be an excellent As usual, the season began in a diffi- chant Taylors’ in the last game of the forward. On the blind side, Buckley was cult fashion. King’s were comfortably season. Again, the driving maul was a a revelation. Coming into the season as defeated by the physically imposing Lan- decisive factor as our forwards took a man without a position, he cemented caster side and then went down to a poor control for a 20-minute spell in the sec- the blind side berth. His powerful driving King Edward’s, Aston, side in one of the ond half. However, a very tense final ten runs troubled all opposition sides and his worst performances produced by a King’s minutes was eased by an excellent try by defence improved through the season. senior side in recent years. However, winger Nicholson, after good hands by At number 8 and pack leader, Payne had some hard words and even harder train- Keep and Clay and by an outstanding an excellent season. He jumped at number ing sessions led to a much improved last-ditch tackle close to our try line by five in the line-out and was an almost performance away at the powerful QEGS, Sweetzer on Merchant Taylors’ influen- guaranteed source of ball. His link work Wakefield, in which King’s came close to tial open-side flanker. in open play was astute and his decision defeating one of the North’s strongest All in all, this proved a very different making and control at the back of the school sides. season to the previous one but was in its scrum took considerable pressure off the These first three games led to the way just as successful and certainly as inexperienced Sweetzer at scrum half. development of somewhat different tac- satisfying. Although a more limited style After the first three games, in which tics in some phases of the game than are was employed, many good perform- the resilient Keep and Rice played scrum usually employed by King’s. Firstly, it ances were produced and the side were half and fly half respectively, Sweetzer was decided that the kicking game should particularly good at exploiting weak- and Jenkins became the established half- be employed mainly through stand-off nesses and then converting these weak- backs. Sweetzer, a Fifth year, had a very and captain Jenkins, which would allow nesses into some large scores. good season. His all-round game is sound us to pressurise and “defend in the However, whatever game plan is and with a little more experience he will opposition half”; and, secondly, the de- emphasised, it is difficult to win without become a high-quality player. Jenkins velopment of a driving maul for breaks a forward platform and this year the pack captained the side from stand-off and which enabled us to buy more time for often dominated and in some cases to- looked a consummate footballer. Calm back movements, as well as being a tally extinguished opposition forwards. and organised in his play, he simply totally unexpected offensive play. These In the forwards, Distefano at hooker had controlled games, despite being asked to two changes, together with improved an excellent season. He struck well (of- play a rather more restricted game than defensive organisation and more deter- ten under pressure in the opening games) he would have preferred. Much of the mined tackling, possibly turned the sea- and his high percentage throwing-in was credit for the way his side developed son. one of the building blocks upon which must go to Jenkins. MGS and Newcastle-under-Lyme were the season was built. As the season Both centres Keep and Clay had good both shut out by a dominant forward progressed, his game improved and his seasons. Both are aggressive defensive performance and intelligent kicking by work around the fringe both in defence players, with the strength to take on the Sweetzer and Jenkins. St Ambrose were and attack became very good indeed. On opposition. Clay, particularly, has the ultimately outgunned and the rated Wir- the tight head, Hewitt had a very good pace to trouble defences, but needs to ral outfit contained and ultimately de- season. Strong and abrasive he was at the “read” the situation rather than simply feated up front in a game notable for a try heart of the forward effort. Although his select one of the options available. scored by powerful prop Hewitt after a best position may turn out to be hooker, On the wings, both Nicholson and 40 metre driving maul. Not surprisingly, I feel that Hewitt has the potential to Campbell had good seasons, running after this point confidence soared and become the best forward ever produced hard and defending well. Both scored the performance became even more by the school, providing that he can good tries, with Nicholson in particular dominating. Even long-term injuries to develop a more positive attitude to train- capable of breaking tackles and scoring Shockledge and second row Hudson, ing. The loose head proved to be a where there seemed to be no defensive who had scored two tries against MGS, problem position. Anderton, Shockledge weakness. Campbell was very much an did not disrupt progress as Randall and and Randall all played, and played well, “old head”. Strong and determined, he Wildey came into the side and cemented but it is a pressure position and injury understood the options and was used in their places. In the 50-10 defeat of prevented these players really coming to several moves which tied up opposition Birkenhead, both these players had fine terms with the position, although Randall, defences allowing the ball to be released games as Wildey dominated the front of not so long ago a winger, showed re- to the opposite wing. the line and Randall scored twice from markable progress. Similarly, Anderton, At full-back, Hadfield, selected from the driving maul. a Fifth Year, did well and if he can ally a relative obscurity, had a fine season. A As the season progressed, further good little more mobility and awareness to his natural footballer, he was brave and wins were recorded over KES, Lytham, great strength, looks a good prospect. elusive, and developed into a fine defen- Arnold and St Edward’s, Liverpool. In all In the second row, Hudson, Wildey sive full-back.

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Seven aside rugby continues to pro- son and Schofield all standing over 6’3". tween October and March, an eleven voke intense news in rugby circles. At its This proved to be an outstanding game match undefeated run. Continuity is al- best it is probably the ultimate test of of Sevens, finishing 33-31 to King’s with ways a problem for 2nd XV’s and in 1996- rugby ability and character, at its worst it Clay scoring the final try and Jenkins 97 a record fifty one players were selected. is an unsatisfactory lottery played in converting on the final whistle. This Forty three players - very nearly three appalling conditions where the luck does game showed some outstanding defence complete teams - represented King’s 2nd not have chance to even out - both these with King’s just containing Stonyhurst XV in the opening eleven games of the extremes were seen this year. However, England 18 Group full back. Also in this Autumn Term. It was especially credit- in the long run the skills learned in game Jenkins showed himself to be at able, therefore, that Matthew Kirby, an Sevens do seem to stand players in good least the equal of any of the 18 group inspirational and demanding captain, stead in subsequent seasons. players on show. The trophy was duly mobilised the ever changing squad so After last year’s weather influence and presented by Gareth Edwards. effectively. It was a notable achievement subsequently disappointing Sevens sea- Having experienced the highs, King’s that such a disappointing September was son, the decision was made to develop experienced the lows. At Rosslyn Park retrieved in such spectacular fashion. both fitness and a deeper pool of talent one group game was lost to the freakish The highlight of the season was un- in order to cover the subsequent and St Joseph’s Ipswich team and this was doubtedly the away victory over Brad- seemingly inevitable injuries. As a result, enough to knock us out, although good ford Grammar School. However, when this squad, as well as possessing the ‘raw wins were recorded in the remaining three of the opening four fixtures were materials’, were probably one of the group games. lost, such lofty achievements seemed fittest produced in recent years, and if At Oxford we again had St Joseph’s in unlikely. A single and fortuitous victory Sevens acumen could be built into a our group and knew we had to defeat at King Edward VI Grammar School, squad possessing pace, size and power, them in a tough group that also included Aston, was sandwiched between the then success was possible. Millfield and Rosslyn Park Winners, John debacle against Mackay College, Chile; a In the first tournament, at a very wet Fisher School! In that first game King’s flattering defeat by Lancaster RGS and a and windy Mount St Mary’s King’s won played outstandingly well and were a squandered victory at Queen Elizabeth’s the group but went out in the knockout little unlucky to lose 22-14. After that the Grammar School, Wakefield. The omens stage to the large John Cleveland College writing was on the wall and the season were not auspicious, but a narrow and side. Astonishingly, Denstone, who were finished with two disappointing defeats. physical away victory at Manchester beaten by King’s by a fifty point margin All in all, this season vindicated the Grammar School heralded the long win- to finish second in the group, went decision to prepare over a longer period ning streak. Although the season closed through on the other side of the draw to of time. Fitness was excellent, organisa- with a narrow defeat against Cheadle reach the finals! - such is Sevens. tion good and the players responded. Hulme 1st XV, it was a positive and high A week later at Solihull, King’s battled The main forwards were Schofield who note to bring down the curtain, to hail the through the groups taking the scalps of played all games, Payne and Hudson, forthcoming Canada Tour and to look Old Swinford Hospital School, and most with Buckley hooking. These were well optimistically forward to the 1997-98 pleasingly Warwick before going on to supported by Kirby, Shockledge and season. With few Upper Sixth leavers on defeat Bedford School in the quarter Wildey. In the backs Sweetzer and the the 2nd XV, the future can be contem- final. Sadly, King’s ran out of gas in the durable Keep played at scrum half and plated with confidence. semi-final and were well beaten by a the outstanding Jenkins played all games Leading try and points scorer, and also very impressive Loughborough Gram- at stand-off. Clay was virtually ever present the top goal kicker, was pacey wingman, mar School outfit. at centre and allied tenacious defence Chris Hill, a talented ball player who At Stonyhurst a series of tough group with pace. The wing position was occu- always posed a threat in attacking posi- games on the outlying pitches produced pied at various times by Nicholson, Hill tions. Only Jimmy Arthur played in all some poor Sevens. On these ‘muddy and Spicer, all to good effect. matches, variously at centre, fly half and postage stamp’ pitches good Sevens was Ultimately, the key to Sevens is de- even scrum half. Second rower, Mike impossible and King’s grafted to win the fence and this year’s defence was always Baylay, and regular scrum half, Nick group by beating Preston College and St very good and frequently outstanding. It Jones, played in all but one game, whilst Edward’s in, inevitably, a fairly tough is to be hoped that we can continue to Joe Hallam, a bludgeoning centre or battle. Birkenhead School were encoun- build on this success. In many ways this wing, missed just two fixtures. Chris tered in the quarter finals and this proved was a very satisfying season in which a Williams, at prop, and Rob Cummings, at to be a game King’s could have lost tactical change was understood and centre, completed three excellent sea- before the recently introduced pace of employed by the players and was suc- sons on the 2nd XV and, with Chris Hill, Spicer and the guile of captain, Jenkins, cessful. The season was effectively will be missed in 1997-98. John Spicer sealed a narrow victory. Surprisingly, summed up by the coach of Birkenhead (full back), Tom Masheder (prop or, the semi-final was the easiest game. School after fifty points had been scored occasionally, lock) and Andrew Sedbergh’s England captain was forced against his side: ‘That was,’ he said, ‘a Unterhalter (blindside flanker) were im- out after two minutes by a leg injury most un-King’s-like performance.’ We pressive Fifth Year debutantes on the received after an outstanding cover tackle shall take it as a compliment. 2nd XV and appear to have a bright by Keep prevented a certain try. Jenkins PFH/PJP future. went on to run the show and King’s A mean front five and a dynamic back strolled home. For the final, a long hike 2nd XV row were the keystones for the team’s revealed that King’s were to play success. Any 2nd XV able to perm a three Stonyhurst on the vast acreage of their PWDL F A man front row from Joe Randall, Tom manicured first team pitch - some change 18 13 0 5 464 221 Masheder, Mark Dunnington and ‘vet- after the previous mud baths! For this After a disappointing start, the 1996-97 eran’ Chris Williams, is going to be a game, King’s fielded possibly their big- 2nd XV battled back to record a credit- handful! With Mike Baylay making sig- gest set of Sevens forwards, Payne, Hud- able 13-5 season that encompassed, be- nificant progress at lock, paired with colt

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Adam Higgins providing a platform for a This was a typical 3rd team, showing Helens Floodlit Cup. This was re-en- tear away back row chosen from Greg ability to go forward and attack with forced with an outstanding all round Cook, Chris Greenham, Andrew success when given time and finding game against a much fancied Ormskirk Unterhalter and skipper, Matthew Kirby, team defence very difficult to maintain. GS side. Two U15 players had been the forwards were frequently fearsome. After two very hard games against good brought into the team, J Horrocks and E Nick Jones was the ever present scrum quality U16 sides early in the season, we Moran, and they proved to be outstand- half twinned at half back with either managed to make some steady progress. ing in defence along with the rest of the Mike Rice or Jimmy Arthur. Stalwart The bonuses from the season were the team. The forwards dominated play and centre, Rob Cummings, was coupled outstanding improvements shown by gave the backs enough ball to create a with either of the afore-mentioned fly Duncan Farrar and Richard Lees. Duncan number of scoring chances which they halves in midfield or with Joe Hallam. began to dominate lines-out and was a took with style. Unfortunately, this suc- Chris Hill, on the wing, and John Spicer, great influence in the loose play. Whereas cess was short lived, as in the quarter an explosive full back with great prom- Richard began to influence the games final they were completely outplayed by ise, were the prime strikers. from scrum half with intelligent kicking Merchant Taylor’s. Surprisingly, none of the ‘big’ games and individual breaks, backed up with The following played for the U16 XV scheduled for the Spring were affected some sound defence around the scrum. (highest number of appearances first): this year by the weather - a record in itself Generally the forwards did not win M Anderton; J Brooks; R Lees; T Masheder; - and the season ended on a high note enough quality possession and the backs I Selbie; J Spicer; J Sweetzer; A Unterhalter; promising much for the future - a prog- needed a little too much time to execute P Adams; J Bissett; D Brocklehurst; nosis that seemed highly unlikely in the moves with great effect. S Challiner; P Hart; A Higgins; D Farrar; September and all concerned should The following played for the 3rd XV G Mairs; T Smith; J Horrocks; E Moran; take great encouragement and credit for (highest number of appearances first): J Barber; R Heap; D Isherwood; P Tsalikis; the metamorphosis. The 2nd XV season T Butcher (Captain); D Farrar; R Lees; R Webster. is frequently a dress rehearsal for the 1st J Brooks; J Bissett; M Anderton; P Hart; DTB XV and hopes for 1997-98 must, there- G Mairs; S Challiner; S Brown; M Hordley; fore, be high. D Brocklehurst; A Higgins; J Wilson; U16 Sevens The following played for the 1996-97 P Adams; J Orme; J Phillips; J Robertson; The Sevens season offered us three tour- 2nd XV (most appearances first): D Flegg; R Flinn; B Maher; J Kalthoeber; naments in which to show our ability and J Arthur; M Baylay; N Jones; J Hallam; R Emslie; J Mosscrop; R Webster; flair. M Dunnington; C Williams*; C Hill*; T Smith; M Drabble; A Norbury; The first competition was held at M Kirby (Captain); C Greenham; J Spicer; T Eastham; A Unterhalter; C Williams; Merchant Taylor’s where the squad played T Masheder; M Rice; G Cook; G Tristram; C Greenham; J Spicer; G Tristram; some outstanding Sevens in their group. A Unterhalter; M Hordley; J Randall; A Hepplestone; M Baylay; D Childs; Forwards linked with backs; the angle of R Cummings*; J J Wilson; P Adams; C Robinson. running and pace on the ball was excel- A Higgins; D Wildey; C Rowe*; J Phillips*; DTB lent. The defence was tremendous, re- D Brocklehurst; J Mosscrop; J Bissett; sulting in a playing record of P 4, W 4, F P Hart; J Shockledge; D Smart; J Brooks; U16 XV 144, A 5. Unfortunately, we had picked D Farrar; M Drabble; C Buckley; S Hewitt; up two or three injuries, so the side was M Distefano; J Kalthoeber; T Butcher; PWDL F A disrupted for the semi-final against S Challiner; G Mairs; J Campbell; R Emslie; 4 3 0 1 101 71 Hymers College. Although we worked M Anderton; J Clay; B Maher; D Flegg; This age group is split up within the three hard, a couple of vital decisions went R Flinn; R Lees; S Brown; J Keep; and senior sides for the majority of the sea- against us and we lost 22-14. N Hudson. son, but a couple of friendly matches The second competition took us to (*Club Colours were awarded to those were arranged, along with the annual Warwick where we had hoped to con- indicated for their contribution to 2nd XV Liverpool St Helens Floodlit Cup. In the tinue in the same vein as the previous Rugby) first game against Bishop Heber HS it week. Unfortunately, we did not play as IAW/KLP was obvious that we had the ability to we could and only just managed to get win the game comfortably. Although the through the group. The semi-final was 3rd XV forwards were really too good and too against the host school where we were strong for the opposition, we did not really out-played in all areas. The last PWDL F A play well as a team and gave away far too competition was the prestigious Oxford 10 5 1 4 257 221 many penalties which really kept the Sevens. Unfortunately, our form went The team suffered, as it does each year, visitors in the game. On the occasions from bad to worse, resulting in a playing from the knock-on effect of injuries and when good, quick ball was given to the record of P 4, W 1, D 1, L 2, F 74, A 100. unavailability of the players in the three backs and when they did not try fancy The following played for the U16 senior sides. It proved impossible to moves, we were able to score at will, five Sevens team: select the same back line or pack in of the six tries coming from the backs. P Adams; J Brooks; R Emslie; P Hart; consecutive games throughout the sea- The second game against a very strong A Higgins; R Lees; I Selbie; J Spicer; son. As a result, the team always took a Stockport U16 needed the team to play J Sweetzer; A Unterhalter. while to settle down, but unfortunately well together. The game was filled with DTB on occasions this was too late. However, mistakes that were punished by both U15 XV there was a small nucleus of players who sides. In a nail-biting finish our forwards played throughout the season: T Butcher eventually proved too strong as I Selbie PW D LC and R Lees were there to organise the scored a try in the last minute of the game A XV 19 15 1 3 3 backs, with the former captaining the to clinch victory 29-27. B XV 5 3 0 2 - side; D Farrar, J Brooks, J Bissett and M We were quite optimistic about our A very enjoyable and successful season Anderton were the stalwarts of the pack. chances of success in the Liverpool St with a squad of enthusiastic young men.

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They played what is becoming the typi- improve their tackling. In different com- the Spring Term the team defeated Marple cal King’s style, with driving forwards binations, at varying times during the Hall and Cheadle Hulme, playing an producing good quality rucked ball which season, Oliver Rushton, Sam Fox and exciting and effective brand of rugby. is then moved wide into hopefully less Nick Hirst occupied the second row. The level of enthusiasm shown by many congested spaces. As the season pro- Hirst was robust and mobile, although of the B team players was in many ways gressed they became increasingly adept lacking a little weight; he also played more commendable than the A team in at maintaining their possession when successfully in the back row towards the view of the lack of matches they had. tackled and often scored after a third or end of the season. Fox was majestic in Squad: Dan Isherwood, A Sharp, P fourth phase of attack. the lineout and started the season in fine Tsalikis, C Baker, C Watts, C Cooper, J The season started with defeat at Lan- form until hit by illness; Rushton is large, Horrocks, E Bones, J Chapman, E Moran, caster but, with Moran and Isherwood with good ball-handling ability, and im- H Young, D Leech, A Forshaw, O Rushton, both being injured within the first five proved throughout the season. A sum- S Fox, N Hirst, J Robertson, O Pickup, C minutes, the team made a commendable mer working on a farm or building site Levings, T Lloyd, T Nicholas, A Tarran- effort, giving early indications of the would be of great benefit to both of Jones, J Howells, J Gartside, O Jones, C strength of character in the team. Easy them! The forwards were a fairly settled Orford, R Caswell, S Haddrell, David victories followed against King Edward’s, unit throughout the season and this was Isherwood, A Oppenheim, J Lane, D Aston, and Leftwich High School before reflected in the front row selection of Tredwen, A Rathi, R Boxall. we lost to a good Queen Elizabeth’s, David Leech, Hugo Young and Alex DMH Wakefield, side. The Yorkshire school Forshaw. Leech and Forshaw provided a dominated the possession and generally solid platform whilst Young always U14 XV controlled the match. The victory the hooked more than his share of the ball in next week over a large and powerful the scrums and threw in well at the PWDL F A Manchester GS was the first of a number lineout. Forshaw was the most improved A XV 18 11 0 7 604 355 against sides the teams had lost to the player at the end of the season, whilst B XV 9 4 0 5 244 242 previous season and showed the progress Leech provided some notable moments Although this was a mixed year in terms the boys had made in the ensuing twelve with his excellent tackling. of results, by the season’s end the side months. This win started a run of seven The backs proved to be a most effec- was managing to produce positive per- games without defeat which was brought tive unit in both attack and defence. Dan formances which indicated that at last to an end by the draw with Calday Isherwood was an excellent full back, the squad was beginning to respond to Grange in the Cheshire Under 15s Cup. showing the full range of skills for the what was being said. It had certainly This eliminated us from the competition position. Philip Tsalikis was ever present taken some time! as we were the home side. Our final on one wing, playing with great enthusi- This year group is unlucky in the defeat of the season followed four days asm and no little skill. Ashley Sharp and sense that a number of the opposition’s later against Wirral GS, a match we led Christian Baker competed for the other best school teams happen to be their 15-7 well into the second half but fin- flank, a battle that was usually won by opponents: Aston, Woodhouse Grove, ished weakly in a game we could easily Sharp because of his commitment and Wirral and Arnold will provide a stern have won. determination. Craig Cooper is develop- test in years to come but, with real The final seven games of the season ing into a fine centre, particularly strong commitment, the deficit can be over- were all victories and at times a very high in defence. Chris Watts was his usual come. If nothing else, the squad should standard of rugby was produced. Wins at partner, although he also showed skill have realised that there is no substitute Arnold and Birkenhead brought the playing on the wing and at full back. for developing basic skills and fitness if Christmas Term to a close and after the James Horrocks had an excellent season team performance is to improve, and it is holiday the team returned to a very good at fly half; he directed play intelligently perhaps a measure of the group’s even- performance at Lytham. The confidence and with variety. Edward Bones played tual willingness to take this on board that within the team was high at this stage and the majority of the matches at scrum half the topsy-turvy first two thirds of the they produced a memorable display to and made significant improvement as season was replaced by five comfortable easily defeat a useful Bradford GS. It was the season progressed. He needed to, as victories in the final six games. It is also a game where everything worked and Jim Chapman also played a number of significant that, during this sequence, the backs and forwards linked to produce a games and is a most useful player. Most side’s defence was much more solid than resounding victory. With success away at of these boys have the ability to play 1st hitherto; first-time tackling is an area St Edward’s and Merchant Taylors, and XV rugby and if they continue to play they must continue to work on, never- then at home over Stockport GS, the and train with the determination they theless, for the side at present is too quality of play was generally continued. gave this year, they will develop into heavily reliant on the efforts of a number Euan Moran led the team with great players of note. of key players. commitment and enthusiasm. His all- Two disappointments during the sea- Keep was a huge influence in the round ability was shown by starting the son were the lack of B team matches, forwards and without him the pack lacked season playing at prop, then moving into often because other schools could not power and dynamism, although the in- the centre before completing the year in raise teams, and our lack of success in the troduction of the newly acquired Poulter probably his best position as flanker. Sevens competitions. A weakened B team was a big asset in helping him share the Charlie Levings was also ever-present as travelled to Lancaster and lost heavily workload. Of the remaining members of the number 8 and is developing into a after being further depleted by injuries the pack, everyone had his moments, fine forward. Quiet and smiling off the on the A side. However, the following notably Steve Hart whose technique de- field, he changed (for the better!) once week the team gained consolation by veloped immensely and Wheetman who he stepped onto the field. Oliver Pickup, easily defeating KES Aston. The only always beavered away busily; however, good ball skills, and James Robertson, other game played during the Christmas in general the forwards suffer from a lack powerful running, usually contested the Term was against Wirral GS, who de- of real physical presence, making it dif- other place in the back row. Both could feated us in an action-packed game. In ficult to compete on equal terms. Indeed,

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Paul Stewart and threat from full back, Slater an elusive However, cliché or not, the spirit in Simon Hinchcliffe were pacey alterna- finisher on the wing and Shaw an ex- which the game is played is also impor- tive backs. tremely hard working and competitive tant. This team is to be congratulated on However, the outstanding player, and, centre. These three provided much of the spirit of their approach to rugby and hence, winner of The Melson Cup, was the cutting edge behind the scrum but, as to each other. the scrum-half, Tom Isherwood. In at- with the forwards, there is still much The team contained a wealth of talent, tack and in defence he excelled. He was scope for different permutations. It is an and many teams were simply outclassed: the catalyst for the team’s success. indication of still how much work is to be six of the victories were by more than The team deserved a trophy, and it is done when the coaches at the end of the forty points. The team’s opening victory fair to say that on three occasions (the year are still not sure what the most at Lancaster (47-0) established the pat- Warwick Sevens, the Solihull Sevens and effective combination is. Westwood, tern. Another notable away win came at in King’s own Junior Festival) they were another new arrival to the school, was a Bradford (22-15) in a different type of denied victory by a very good Loughbor- useful addition to the squad and Childs’s encounter: in a hard-fought match, the ough side. Sevens performances augured well. team proved itself determined enough to ALv Indeed, it was in the abbreviated ver- come from behind. KES Lytham, Man- sion of the game at the end of the season chester Grammar School, Stockport Gram- B team that the players produced their best ef- mar School and Arnold were also beaten PWDL F A forts: semi-final appearances at Solihull away from home. 11 6 0 5 265 154 and Wirral and retention of the trophy at Real depth of character was also ap- This set of boys provided a very enjoy- Warwick revealed just how much attack- parent in defeat - and it took an excep- able season for the coach, always play- ing skill and footballing ability a number tional side to beat us. The team never ing with great spirit and no little success. of players possess. The Sevens squad believed it was beaten until the whistle. In the forwards, Oscar Li’s direct, no worked hard for their success and should The pack was powerful. Tom nonsense approach and Chris Rogers’ be able to use this year’s experience as Warburton, at blind-side wing-forward, speed around the field soon led to selec- the basis for greater things. was quite awesome on the charge and tion for the A team. When the going got The B XV played a fair proportion of scored many tries. Adam Boston, at prop, tough, Tom Gathercole and Robert games this year, providing another sev- was also a significant try-scorer, Davidson could always be found at the enteen/eighteen boys rugby on a rea- unstoppable close to the line. Geoffrey heart of the action, with solid support sonably regular basis. A number of players Duncalf, playing in the crucial position from Jay Rathi, Chris Abbott and John began to emerge and ought to be push- of hooker, could be depended on to win Beveridge. Three boys, Patrick Johnson, ing hard for a regular place in the senior ball at scrums. Oscar Li usually made up Thomas Woodland and Andrew Quas- side, notably Lomax in the forwards and the third front-row forward and his ball Cohen, all played as hooker, Patrick and Parnell and Leigh in the backs. presentation at rucks was always exem- Thomas also appearing for the A team. The following represented the A team: plary. Leo Richards did sterling work in John Arnfield, playing at prop, used his M D Beattie, M A Blackshaw, D W the tight: he was the outstanding mauler. strength and speed to score many fine Bowers, J C Childs, C M Clark, A J Collins, Martin Bush was the find of the season. tries. J A O Duffy, J W Ellis, D J Gleaves, R P B He was quick to the breakdown, effec- The team was captained at scrum-half Greer, A C Halewood, J A Halle, R J Hart, tive in broken play and became the by Nick Griffiths, who played with great S D Hart, T G Hawkwood, E N Jones, J P principal line-out jumper. Chris Rogers, skill and always displayed a great sense Keep, J M Leigh, J C Lomax, C D T likewise, was one of the most effective of humour in times of adversity. He was Mosscrop, N J Parnell, G W D Pickup, D forwards in broken play where he could usually partnered very competently at R Poulter, J L Redfern, M T Robertson, B use his speed. Gary Maguire was a first- fly-half by Andrew Geake. The rest of M Robinson, J P Russell, J W Shaw, J A rate open-side flanker. He secured and the backs were not big but very fast. Slater, S M Webster, R J Westwood, H M won ball, and was strong in defence. Ian Scintillating tries were scored by Carl Wheetman. Sear captained the side from Number 8. Millward, Alex Armstead, Tom Williamson The following represented the B team: Ian led by example. His decision-mak- and Simon Hinchcliffe, particularly in M D Beattie, M A Blackshaw, D W ing and his reading of the game always very entertaining victories at Stockport Bowers, R J Campanoli, J C Childs, C M impressed. John Arnfield, John Beveridge and Bradford. In the centre Evan Jones Clark, A R Darch, J A O Duffy, J W Ellis, and Patrick Johnson were quality alter- usually played alongside Jay Watson D J Gleaves, R P B Greer, J A Halle, J A native forwards. who made some memorable try-saving H Hewitt, S D Hart, T G Hawkwood, J W In the backs, Jon Gartside looked tackles. John Williams at full back han- Hutter, E N Jones, J M Leigh, D C Lewis, accomplished and decisive at fly-half. dled the high ball with great courage and J C Lomax, C D T Mosscrop, N J Parnell, Tom Davenport’s direct, aggressive run- made many piercing runs. G W D Pickup, J A Porter, D R Poulter, J ning unsettled defences and set up good The lads were never hammered, and L Redfern, M T Robertson, B M Robinson, second phase possession, and he, along with everybody available they are a J P Russell, J A Slater, N P Small, D M with Patrick Kennedy or Matthew Barker, match for any B team. Many U13 B Sztukowski, S M Webster, S D Wells, R J ensured that the mid-field was secure. players later play for the 1st XV. It is Westwood, H M Wheetman. Patrick Kennedy’s ball skills saw him important that the boys remember this RGD/MGH move to scrum-half late in the season. and realise that their efforts are much

31 Rugby appreciated by the school. asm in the squad and there is no doubt Nick Rice, Jonathan Powell, Colin Law- that the team will improve and can look rence-Waterhouse and Simon Rees also forward to increasing success as they played in some matches. move up the school and gain in experi- MTH ence. The following represented the school U12 XV (highest number of appearances first): A J Dale (captain), J R G Beaumont, G M PW D L F A Laughton, C D Bull, C N Williamson, S A team 14 1 2 11 93 309 English, J R Kay, T F Kirk, C J Hinchliffe, B team 10 5 0 5 208 185 N G J Kershaw, D J Love, O D Kenyon, A glance at the results for the U12s this E A Barker, A R R Golobiewski, R W year will show what a difficult and disap- Harker, B J Harding, P R Burston, A D pointing season this was. A closer exami- Triggs, B P Bolton, M J Holden, N J Mills, nation, however, will show clearly that O C Smallman, M S Burbidge, M T Cook, this is not a team without ability and A F Forth, S M E Cordwell, C P Barber, R certainly not without determination and H S J Corden, R Agro, S D Birch, J J tenacity. With few of the squad having Pedley, M J Di-Felice, J S Harker, C S played rugby before, it was always going Westwood, S H E Rigby, R J Weaver, A to be difficult when faced with more Kent, N S Williams. experienced opponents and early results PRMM/PW showed a series of quite heavy defeats as the novices learned the realities of the contact game. However, one thing this Girls’ Rugby young squad did not lack was enthusi- A historic venture this year was the asm and they worked immensely hard at introduction of rugby for Sixth-Form girls improving their skills, especially in de- into the school’s programme of extra- fence. Although victory eluded them curricular activities. An enthusiastic, if until the end of the season, the scale of inexperienced, group of girls practised defeat gradually decreased and finally, assiduously through the dark nights from two thirds of the way through the season, November onwards, building to partici- they were playing teams on an equal pation in the first ever girls’ schools footing and enjoying genuinely competi- sevens tournament at Oxford in March. tive matches where they could realisti- Inevitably, some failed to last the course, cally expect to win. The penultimate but seven duly represented the school at game of the season provided the long Oxford. Two games were played, and awaited victory, although it has to be said lost, against far more experienced (and the elation was dampened somewhat the physically more ‘powerful’) sides - but following week by a comprehensive we did score a try, and our efforts were defeat by Manchester GS - the winners of much appreciated by both the organisers our own Festival and undoubtedly the and the referee. Thanks are due to the best side we met throughout the season. sterling efforts of M Distefano and T Nevertheless, the Festival actually gave a Hadfield, two male 1st XV players, whose further glimpse of the team’s capabilities coaching and support was invaluable. as they won four out of their five games, For the record, the sevens team con- finishing third overall. sisted of J Beswick, R Harle, A Harlow, A Given the inexperience of the players, Kinsey, A Skinner, L Slater, S-J Slater (A a great deal of experimentation in selec- Harlow was the try-scorer!). tion was inevitable and even by the end IAW of the season it was still not clear who the best fifteen players were, although some had staked a strong claim to be first choice. Nonetheless, it is a sign of the evenness of the players that no fewer than thirty members of the squad played for the A team, with twenty playing five times or more. The B team had a useful season, not surprisingly, since they practised and proved themselves against the A team and indeed many of them interchanged as the season progressed. All in all, the prospects are not nearly as depressing as the raw statistics sug- gest. There is still a long way to go and a great deal of work to do, but there is no shortage of determination and enthusi-

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1st XI the last 20 overs to beat Lytham, then a bowler is long established and al- failing by two runs to repeat the same though his deserved success was late P W D L Cancelled feat against the Old Boys. Another arriving this year, his destruction of 209922 ‘Houdini’ act was performed against Brighton College (5-18) in his final match It would have been very easy for the Brighton Grammar School Australia as was a fitting climax to an outstanding 1997 season to be remembered solely for we recovered from 3-3 to win eventually three years. Perhaps more importantly the rain, instead it will last long in the by three runs. Finally at the festival we this season he had a chance to show his memory because of a 1st XI of great finished appropriately with two com- ability with the bat and it is no coinci- character and maturity. For a side who plete performances against Edinburgh dence that his promotion to open the played cricket as it should be played, and Brighton College. A total of 231 was batting coincided with the improvement with total commitment and determina- posted both days when the fielding sides in the side’s batting. Lawrence Barnes tion but always allied to a sense of fun, were demoralised by brilliant running initially struggled opening the batting, good humour and enjoyment, there can between the wickets and then disci- but at number five he came of age as a 1st be no higher compliment. plined bowling performances ensured XI player in consecutive innings against The team was very literally a blend of the opposition were never in the game. Lytham and Brighton Grammar School. youth and experience, with six Upper Brighton in particular were bowled out First he smashed a crucial 55 in quick Sixth players backed by a group of for 73 in just 31 overs. time and then the next day batted in promising Fifth and Fourth Years. It is Tim Jenkins was an outstanding 1st XI complete contrast with ‘Boycottian’ ap- perhaps unusual for such a mixture to captain, modest and unassuming in his plication to rescue a dire position. His develop such a sense of team spirit, but manner, but authoritative and decisive close catching was again outstanding. this team had it in abundance. when necessary. He willingly sought Matthew Smethurst’s destruction of Their vitality and enthusiasm was par- advice and opinion from other players Arnold (6-27) boded well for the season, ticularly evident in the field. Too many and hence made the most of the cricketing sadly he lost confidence but remained an boys dislike fielding, this year’s team acumen within the team. His own game integral part of the side, not least with his relished it to the point of requesting extra blossomed as the season developed. He crucial last wicket stand against Notting- fielding practices. In the first half of the batted well from the start without getting ham with Simon Jones. season when the batting was struggling the scores he deserved, but as the season This core of Upper Sixth players were some outstanding performances first held reached its grand finale his own perform- the key to the season’s success, but the the season together, and then revitalised ance mirrored that of the side. A match younger players, inspired by their exam- it with an astonishing victory against winning 97 against Lytham, when he ple, were certainly not left in the shade. Nottingham High School. The confidence selflessly holed out on the boundary in Richard Lees’ bowling was the revelation gained from this eventually infused the the pursuit of victory, was followed up of the season, notably his hostile destruc- batting also, the season ending with with consecutive fifties in the final two tion of Nottingham (5-27). He faded a some excellent all round performances. games against Edinburgh and Brighton. little as he tired towards the end of the The strength in the field meant that in Having the ‘cheek’ to take 4-10 against season, but he has the potential to play the first eight games of the season no side Edinburgh was perhaps taking things a a major role with both bat and ball over scored above 130 against us. The first little too far! the next two years. Similarly, Richard three matches against Chester, William So much of the success of the team Emslie’s wicket keeping surpassed ex- Hulme and Cheadle Hulme were won was down to Tim and his right-hand pectations in the early games and easily and a fourth consecutive victory men, Chris Buckley and Simon Jones. though he initially struggled to come to seemed assured as we reduced Arnold to They worked together as a team and set terms with the longer games, he can be 54-9 only for their last pair to survive 22 a wonderful example for the rest of the more than satisfied with his first season. overs! In the context of our early season team to follow. It is a compliment to He was inevitably frustrated by a lack of performances Arnold’s escape was un- Chris to admit that his aggregate of 473 opportunities with the bat but his innings believable but also perhaps part of what runs was disappointing, but he was per- against Stockport and the Old Boys high- makes cricket such a great game. haps the major victim of the wet season. lighted his ability to play a major role in A succession of draws then began to However, his 153 not out against the next two years. A ferocious 77 in only highlight the frailties of our batting when Kelvinside, the second highest individual 54 balls against the Old Boys highlighted it appeared that our bowlers had estab- score in 1st XI history, confirmed his the potential of Tom ‘Banjo’ Smith, too lished winning positions. Mounting con- destructive abilities. He was a magnifi- often though he played to the crowd and cern appeared to be justified when we cent fielder and had the ability to lift the slogged. If he can maintain the concen- crumbled to 117 all out against the mighty whole team in the field. Simon Jones’ tration and shot selection he displayed in Nottingham High School who then pro- contribution to this season is incalcula- the Old Boys’ innings, the cars around ceeded to cruise to 55-0. Many sides ble, as fines master, team comedian and the front field will be in danger next would have capitulated by now but motivator in the field, he, more than season. Two fifties in his first four innings instead, even when catches were anyone, created the team spirit. He also highlighted the rich potential of Daniel dropped, the side believed in themselves found time to take 42 wickets with his Isherwood. From there his season and thirteen remarkable overs later Not- slow left arm bowling. He proved him- plunged into a nightmare as he received tingham were 77 all out. self too good for a number of sides and every unplayable delivery going. That he From this point on the side never his ability to tie up one end gave his emerged from this trough to score most looked back and although frailties inevi- captain so much control in the field. He runs at the festival, including an aggres- tably re-emerged at times, especially in richly deserved the senior cricketer of sive 79 in 90 balls against Edinburgh, the defeat by Ipswich, the side ensured the year award. bears testimony to his strength of charac- that the cricket fortnight and festival Guy Emmett has ‘chuntered’ his way ter. He will emerge an even stronger provided a fitting climax to the season. through three years of 1st team cricket player next year after the highs and lows Kelvinside Academy were outplayed, the absorbing the banter of his team with of this. He is to be congratulated on his batting flourished and we scored 150 in remarkable good humour. His quality as selection for the HMC U15 trials.

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In the middle order, Jared Clay was very positive attitude in the field. The The pattern repeated itself until the given an early opportunity but sadly he team supported each other and devel- very end of the season: the side dogged failed to find form and the destructive oped a genuine spirit which lasted out a valuable draw against the strong stroke play of which he is so capable. As throughout the season; there was real Nottingham High School by virtue of a a result, both Michael Rice and David disappointment as some of the later persevering Despontin innings and had Harbord had a number of games and games fell victim to inclement weather in Lancaster nine wickets down at the close. impressed by their confidence to play late June and July. Two more cup matches resulted in com- their natural games and go for their If the bowling was strong in the team, fortable victories against Alsager and shots. The emergence of Ashley Sharp as so too was the batting and in this sense, Weaverham, but three of the final four a bowler of 1st XI quality was a bonus at the team showed a balance which meant games were lost (Lytham, Ipswich and the end of the season. He was our best that rarely was a single individual re- Framlingham) when the batting looked bowler at the festival where he troubled quired to carry responsibilities for the brittle. These defeats were offset by a all batsmen with his ability to swing the team’s performance. Of the regular bats- comprehensive ten wicket victory over ball late. men, Robinson had a highly successful St Josephs, Ipswich, in the first tour A final word of thanks must go firstly season, averaging 57 from 6 innings. game. to James Farrar who was an immaculate Allday (46 from 6), Rice (26 from 6) and The results achieved would seem to scorer and so enthusiastic that he saw Harbord (21 from 8) were the other reflect the strengths and weaknesses of helping with the covers as an integral regular high scorers, but the side batted the side. The side’s batting lacked con- part of his job whatever the weather, a a long way down and Jones, Butcher, sistency at times although there are cer- fitting example of the spirit of the side Lloyd and Shephard also made signifi- tainly talented players who ought to and of the season. Secondly, to Martin cant contributions. come through. The team missed the Tunwell who also scored on a number of It was disappointing, because of the influence of Isherwood, rightly promoted occasions. He missed the season through weather, not to play Manchester, to 1st XI duties, but the likes of Bones, injury and the positive way in which he Ellesmere and other regular opponents, Rushton and Sharp are all capable of handled this massive disappointment is but with the scalps of Stockport, Newcas- making telling contributions even though an example to all. tle, Lancaster and, particularly, Notting- each of them suffered lapses of concen- JDN ham, this season must be seen as tration or confidence during the season something of a high point; certainly, it which cost them dear. Taylor, Howell 2nd XI will be hard to follow! However, this is a and, in a different way, Despontin all young side and although some will be made good progress too. Lane and, to a PW D L called to higher things next year, another lesser degree, Pickup and Thompson 9900 batch of enthusiasts is moving up from had much less opportunity to develop With style and panache, the 2nd XI the U15s and who is to say that the 2nd big innings. achieved the dual distinction of winning XI of 1998 will not emulate their imme- Whilst the batting may have been a all their games and, for the second suc- diate predecessors? touch indifferent on occasions, espe- cessive year, taking the coveted ‘Team of The following played for the 2nd XI: cially on tour where the side failed to do the Year’ award. June 1994 was the last S M Barber, M J Shephard, D Harbord, T itself justice at Ipswich or Framlingham, time the 2nd XI experienced defeat and J Butcher, M Drabble, N J Jones, M J Rice, the bowling lacked the real control and an expectation of success, borne of a C T Robinson, C E Allday, N J Hudson, M penetration to put the opposition under depth of talent and experience, laid the R Jackson, S P Thompson, J S Clay, C J C pressure. Even the more successful bowl- foundation for this exceptional season. Lloyd, J J Wilson, R R O Lees, S M Hewitt, ers, Sharp, Rushton and an improving The scene was set with a huge early M B M Mills. Lloyd, found that consistently accurate season total of 200-5 in 35 overs against PRMM/PJP length and line was a little elusive. Jay Chester and a comfortable 75 run victory. picked up useful wickets on occasions, With a winning formula established, the U15 XI notably Nottingham and Lancaster, and team batted first in the next three games Thompson looked promising as an off and, with the exception of Ormskirk PW D L spinner; he certainly obtained turn and who fought to the very end, recorded 14473 possessed a good loop when bowling easy victories. As the season progressed, Until the final games of the season on the well. Pickup, in spite of being used we found that we could win just as Suffolk tour, the drawn match was cer- frequently, had one of those seasons comfortably batting second, chasing tar- tainly the speciality of the side, although where wickets were difficult to come by, gets severely restricted by tight bowling. to be fair the team invariably attempted perhaps suffering a little on account of a Every side we played against was bowled to play positive cricket. Good totals were period’s experimentation as a slow out, testimony to the accuracy and guile posted in the first two matches against bowler. Everyone, however, would do of the five principal bowlers. With 29 Chester and Arnold, but the challenge well to take note of and learn from the wickets at an average of 7.8, the miserly offered was rejected; the Bolton fixture recent Australian test attack at its best in Shephard proved the pick of the bowlers was eventually thundered off when the the latest Ashes series. and when paired with Jackson (7 at side was set to win and in the game Perhaps one of the main areas of 10.1), these spin twins were capable of against Stockport, we frustratingly fell concern, however, was the side’s field- thwarting the aggressive intentions of four runs short owing to inexperience ing. Too often catches were spilled and any opposition batsmen. Drabble (18 at after a fine cavalier innings by Pickup whilst no player ever drops them on 8.5), Hudson (10 at 12.8) and the persist- had provided an opportunity for victory. purpose, this basic skill requires more ent Barber (8 at 18) were all bowlers The final Saturday game prior to half attention. Bowlers depend on their field- who, in times of less bountiful riches, term at Newcastle fizzled out with a tame ers to help tighten the noose and they would have been pressing for 1st XI draw and so by the end of May, the side’s were often not given the support they places. only victory had come in the cup match needed. The bowling was complemented by a against Cheadle Hulme. All in all, though, the season was a

39 Cricket jolly one. All players responded posi- a turn for the worse and the rain and not out) helped King’s to a total of 182 for tively to advice (most of the time!) and in wind had arrived. Thankfully it took only 4 against St Ambrose. Wheetman got 3 spite of the odd DMH and RGD eruption, 13 overs for King’s to reach the target of wickets as a 90 run win was accom- the side remained upbeat. The only real 68 set by the opposition. Russell and plished. disappointments of the year were our Keep both got runs and wickets. The only other draw was made at ejection once again from the Dews Cup The third game was the delayed Lytham. King’s declared on 187 for 4 at the semi-final stage owing to the game Hopkins Trophy Final which should have from 38 overs. On a flat wicket just 3 of being scheduled after term finished, and taken place the previous season. Lytham’s wickets could be prized out as the complete lack of B team fixtures in Wilmslow High were only able to man- they reached 123 at the close. spite of valiant efforts to play some. Next age a score of 64 for 5 in their 20 overs, In what would prove to be the last year, in both cases, events should turn and again Keep bowled well (8 bowlers game due to bad weather, the season out otherwise with luck. were used). Hutter and Hart then had finished on a farcical note against The following boys represented the A little trouble in reaching 67 for 0 in just 9 Ellesmere College who had their only team: E V Bones (capt); J Despontin; N P overs. Thus a cup trophy was won this genuine players missing. King’s declared Gray; J L Gregory; J R Howell; M J Jay; J season, albeit an under 13 one. on 253 for 1 with batsmen retiring after M Lane; T A Lloyd; K W Mosedale; O J Arnold School also presented very scoring 50. Ellesmere were 36 all out. Pickup; M E Rudge; O C W Rushton; R B little resistance as they were bowled out My philosophy is to keep as many Taylor; R C Thompson; A B Sharp. for 69. Wheetman and Ellis took 3 wick- players involved in as prominent a role DMH/RGD ets each. Westwood was promoted to as possible. This can be observed from opener and justified the decision at once. the fact that throughout the season the U14 XI King’s lost 5 wickets on their way to only person who did not bowl was the winning and there were signs that care- wicket-keeper and the batting contribu- PW D L lessness was creeping in as they were not tions were limited only by the low scores 13 10 2 1 being stretched sufficiently by the com- set by the opposing teams. This season This year’s under 14 side contained a petition. the whole team were capable with both great deal of talent and lived up to its The fifth game was the second round bat and ball. promise in every aspect but one. Unfor- of the cup. Helsby scored 80 for 8 due to A short summary of the players fol- tunately the one loss occurred in the all some poor bowling. Pickup was the lows: important cup match against a Stockport exception with a fine performance of 3 Robert Hart is the foremost player, a side which had already been shown for 3. Hart, Duffy and Keep then scored very talented batsman with a sound array inferior earlier in the season. It was briskly to achieve the target in 11 overs. of shots. His bowling can be fast and extremely disappointing as the team had On an artificial wicket at Stockport, accurate although his action still requires the potential to succeed well into the King’s were bowled out for 125 (Robinson attention. national knockout stage. It is to be hoped 37). However, Stockport made no effort Richard Westwood is a very promis- that a great deal can be learnt from the to reach the total and finished 85 for 6 ing natural talent with the bat. He needs experience, although the boys seemed (Hart 3 wickets). to relearn totally his back foot play but hardly aware of their teacher’s frustra- The following Saturday Newcastle only his front foot shots and general bat tion. In their defence it can be pointed managed 56 all out. It took Hart only 10 movement are a joy to watch. out that any 20 over game is a lottery, overs virtually single-handedly to win Jonathan Keep had problems of con- determined by events taking up just a the game for King’s for the loss of one sistency with his bowling but could be few overs and involving only a small part wicket. dangerous on his day. His batting is a of the team. Expertise in tactics has not Nottingham normally present a very threat to every opposition but even this yet been gained and many of the require- strong challenge and so it was extremely is exceeded by his superb fielding skills. ments are counter to the coaching prin- pleasing to declare with the score 177 for He took over the mantle as captain ciples which apply during the rest of the 0 against them in 35 overs. Hart made a towards the end of the season and cer- season. Sensible, well-paced batting with beautiful century containing many pow- tainly leads by example. a straight bat are not the order of the day. erful and technically correct shots. He James Hutter is a competent opening Neither is attacking bowling and field- was well supported by Hutter who made batsman with a good repertoire of strokes ing. In conclusion, when a side can win 63 not out. Nottingham, as expected, at his disposal as well as a good opener’s 90% of its games when given 35 overs in were capable of getting very close but a temperament. which to operate and its only defeat couple of fortunate wickets helped King’s John Russell is a very promising all- occurs in a 20 over thrash, there is much to dismiss them for 134 (Russell 5 wick- rounder and stronger opposition would consolation and even justifiable con- ets, Keep 4 wickets). have given him more opportunity. The tempt for the cup competition. Lancaster were not as competitive as same can be said of Ben Robinson, The season opened towards the back- usual and their total of 52 all out was Richard Ellis and Guy Pickup who are all end of a very dry spell and so the wickets easily beaten (Westwood 24 not out. very capable with bat and ball and had a were unusually firm at this time. In the Keep, Hart, Robinson 3 wickets each). good season, although limited by the first game Macclesfield had what was The tenth game was the cup match low targets provided by the other teams. going to become a rare opportunity to against Stockport, our only loss of the Guy captained the side well but decided bat first, against King’s Chester. The season. King’s total of 79 for 4 in 20 overs he did not enjoy it and so relinquished opposition were quite strong and 133 all was unlikely to be sufficient, and so it the position towards the end of the out was a fair score (Hutter 31 top proved, despite an encouraging start by season. scored). In reply Chester were dismissed our bowlers. Some lusty blows to the Harry Wheetman bowled well and for 91 with Pickup bowling in a very vacant boundary areas saw King’s hopes James Childs and David Poulter also promising fashion for his 4 wickets. evaporate. made valuable contributions. The first cup game was against All Half-centuries by Hutter and In conclusion, I must congratulate the Hallows. By now the weather had taken Westwood and a cameo from Duffy (28 boys on the enthusiastic and well-man-

40 Cricket nered way in which they conducted unfortunately he lost his wicket at a that proved beyond our capabilities, 85 themselves and wish them continued crucial time. Despite Wilson and Sear’s being our final total. success and enjoyment in future years. efforts, we had to settle for a draw on 145 The captain, Tom Isherwood, had a The B team this year was as well for 5, just 2 short of the Stockport total. magnificent all round season. With the supported and represented as any from A fixture mix-up saw our final game bat he scored 437 runs at an average of previous years. They were extremely before Spring Bank Holiday against New- 87.40, and with the ball his 23 wickets enthusiastic and always gave their best. castle U12 team. A huge unbeaten stand cost only 5.48 each. Tom Davenport CJM of 154 between Davenport (81 not out) supported well with the bat scoring 285 and Isherwood (84 not out) took us to at 47.50; others showed promise but got U13 XI 201 for 2 declared in 32 overs. Newcastle relatively few opportunities. Tom resisted well for some time but eventu- Williamson, despite injuries at both ends P W D L Cancelled ally closed for 42, Arnfield 3 for 10 and of the season, John Arnfield, Nick Rice A Team 10 6 2 2 5 Ward 3 for 5 being the main wicket and Ian Sear all supported well with their B Team 2 1 0 1 3 takers. seam up bowling. Oliver Ward’s leg spin As under 12s in 1996 the group had Our first round Hopkins Trophy match and googlies was wonderful variety and rather mixed results with few victories had been conceded by our opponents earned him 18 wickets at 8.33 each. and it was thought they would start the and in the second round, Great Sankey Great progress has been made with new campaign with little confidence. It High School were our opponents. In 20 both bat and ball by this team this year was also doubted that the new format for overs we rattled up 151 for 2 (Isherwood and now fielding needs attention. With home matches (75 overs, with the side 66, Davenport 66 not out), and then the exception of Tom Cumberbirch, the batting first not allowed to bat beyond dismissed the visitors for just 66, Ward fielders look too static and unathletic and over 40) would help. A reasonable bowl- taking 5 for 20. the catching is rather erratic. With im- ing team, their main strategy last summer Nottingham High School U13 team provement in these areas, this age group was to bowl first and at worst contain the was known to be very strong indeed and can face the future with confidence. opposition so that they would bat a long in early June they inflicted our first defeat Congratulations to Tom Isherwood time leaving insufficient time to exploit a on us. Good accurate bowling in windy on his selection for the Cheshire U13 reputedly frail King’s batting line up. conditions caused us problems through- team However, reputations are made to be out and we managed only 74, losing by The following represented the school: broken..... 8 wickets. T Isherwood (capt), T Davenport (vice April 19 saw the season start at the Much more disappointing was the capt), P Kennedy (wk), A Quas-Cohen, J Derby Fields with King’s Chester the loss to Weaverham in Round 3 of the Petty, I Sear, J Arnfield, O Ward, A visitors. After 8 overs the scoreboard Hopkins Trophy. Put in to bat, we started Wilson, N Rice, T Cumberbirch, A showed 14 for 3, all 3 having made slowly and missed too many singles. Armstead, N Griffiths. ducks. With Davenport in supporting Later acceleration resulted in 99 for 2 in In addition, the following played B role, Isherwood launched a violent on- 20 overs, Arnfield 28 and Sear 26 not out Team cricket: A Geake, C Millward, A slaught on the bowling, hammering 79. being top scorers. In the Weaverham Malik, A McVeigh, J Ainsworth, J Later on Petty contributed 14 and Daven- reply, our ground fielding was dreadful Hardman, C Skidmore, C Davenport, T port fell for 48, but 3 more ducks led to and 3 crucial catches were dropped. Oza, R Isherwood, M Whatmough. a final total of 159 all out in 36 overs. In When the last ball arrived the scores GL/RG reply, Chester had no answer to were tied, but the Weaverham number 5 Isherwood 8-3-4-3 and Ward 6-0-14-4, connected well and hit a boundary. U12 XI and were dismissed for 78. The B Team finally managed a fixture The following week’s game against on June 11, a tense affair against Ryleys PW D T L William Hulme Grammar School suc- B. Ryleys managed 75 all out in 19.4 94113 cumbed to the weather and Arnold were overs, we reached 77 for 7 in 19.3 to win My lasting memory of the 1997 season the next visitors in early May. The Arnold by 3 wickets. will be of the rain: the cricketer’s number batting was totally destroyed in double The Lancaster match in mid-June was one enemy haunted the U12 side through- quick time by Isherwood 4 for 8, Arnfield in some ways similar to the earlier out the season. Overall, four matches 3 for 5, and Ward 2 for 3. Davenport and Stockport game. The visitors, thanks were lost, along with numerous practices Quas-Cohen knocked off the 32 required mainly to a talented opener, batted and house fixtures. This meant that it was for victory in 28 balls and the match was through their 40 overs to reach 123 for 9. difficult for the team to generate any completed well before tea. Williamson recorded a hat-trick in his 4 momentum, or for individual players to The first away game of the season was for 26 and Isherwood took 3 for 19. work on weaknesses that were exposed at Bolton. The wet conditions limited the Davenport made 52 in our reply, but a in games. game to 30 overs each; Bolton batting disastrous final 2 overs saw an almost The season started with a thrilling first only managed 73 for 8 (Davenport 4 certain victory denied us and we only match at Arnold that ended in a tie. for 29, Isherwood 6-3-4-3) and King’s drew at 121 for 8. Arnold batted first and were 149 all out. coasted to a 4 wicket win with Isherwood Rain decimated the rest of the season In reply King’s reached 149 for 9, but 36 not out. allowing only simultaneous games against were unable to scramble home in the Stockport Grammar School visited the King Edward’s School, Lytham. In the A final over. At least this game dispelled Derby Fields in mid-May and became the game, Lytham did well to recover from the myth to these young players that first team to put up a good performance 11 for 5 to reach 79 (Isherwood 5 for 20) cricket is a sedate game with little excite- against us. In their 40 overs they re- but Arnfield 27 not out and Isherwood 39 ment! corded 147 for 7 and after a slow start to not out saw us safely home to an 8 wicket The team then started an impressive our innings seemed safe. Enter victory. run with two victories against Stockport Isherwood. A swashbuckling 74 took us In the B game, Lytham declared on and All Hallows and an encouraging into a very challenging position, but 144 for 9 despite McVeigh’s 3 for 21 and draw against Newcastle. Perhaps the

41 Cricket side’s best performance of the year came against a strong team from Nottingham High School, which ironically ended in defeat. Without exception, every mem- ber of the team played to his potential. The bowling was tight, the fielding sharp and the batting was aggressive, yet con- trolled. The team’s form then dipped. We lost to Stockport in the Cheshire Cup and were completely outplayed by Lancas- ter. It was clear that many players were losing confidence in their own ability, and their performances deteriorated. It was, therefore, most pleasing to see the side finish the season with two splendid victories against St Ambrose and Lytham. There is little doubt that many players in this year’s U12 side will go on to represent the school at the highest level. The Captain, Oliver Kenyon, had a mag- nificent season, averaging over 40 with the bat. The seam bowling attack of Williamson, Bull and Birch produced some impressive displays, but all will need to work on the consistency of their line and length. Perhaps the most reli- able bowler this season was the off spinner, Ian Lomax. It is rare to see such a young player spin the ball so much and, at the same time, show tremendous control. Each member of this year’s squad made a valuable contribution to the success of the team and they should take great pride in representing the school. I hope the boys continue to enjoy their cricket as much as they did this year when they progress up the school. The following players represented the school during the 1997 season: C Ayres; S Birch; C Bull; W Ellis; D Emm; B Harding; J Harker; C Hinchcliffe; O Kenyon; N Kershaw; T Kirk; D Laird; I Lomax; E Mack; A Triggs; C Westwood; C Williamson. JEK

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Academical Institution who had previ- This season, for the first time, saw the Boys’ Hockey ously looked invincible. A monumental “blooding” of some younger talent in effort saw the King’s team drag them- competitions and tournaments. These 1st XI selves back into the game after conced- players certainly rose to the challenge ing two early goals. The afternoon fixture and gave full warning to others that there PWDL F A was the match of the tournament. Those is plenty of depth of talent at King’s. 25 11 3 11 74 59 who played in it, or witnessed it, will Mark Yates, Martin Tunwell, Joe Gregory The change in the rules to no offside was never forget it. Tactics, teamwork and and James Westcott earned the full re- a change the Hockey Rules Board hoped top quality goals saw Warwick School spect of the rest of the team in giving first would increase the number of goals defeated 5-0. With one match remaining class performances at the highest level. scored in matches and increase the ap- King’s sat proudly at the top of the table. The future is bright. The future is royal peal of hockey to spectators. Hockey at The Sunday morning saw a tired King’s blue and white with red trim. King’s has never been dull and specta- team take the field against Elizabeth Appearances: 25 C Billington, L Barnes, tors have always been entertained, the College. Again an early goal was con- J Blower, J Fielding; 24 J Robinson, S emphasis being that to win matches ceded but try as they may, an equaliser Hobbs; 23 G Emmett; 20 D Farshchi; 19 teams have to score more goals than would not go into the net and this defeat L Murray; 18 A Morgan; 16 B Ballon; 11 opponents, rather than concede fewer. for King’s secured the title for Elizabeth. M Yates;9 J Gregory; 7 L Sharman, M It was always felt that many goals would However, the King’s team could rightly Tunwell; 5 A Emslie; 4 M Shephard; 2 J be scored, and an average of 3 per game hold their heads up high and look back Westcott; 1 D Harbord. were scored. What was in doubt was on performances in the tournament which JAD how many would be conceded, bearing were of great credit. They went out at the in mind that only one player from the top, or nearly at it! Indoor First Team previous season’s defence remained. A Christian Billington was a dedicated It was always going to be an extremely variety of systems were tried in an at- and determined captain who rose to the difficult task to live up to the record tempt to maximise the team’s abilities, challenge and gave some excellent dis- breaking standard of last season’s indoor but it was a return to the favoured fluid plays in goal throughout the season. team. There was, however, a core of 1-3-3-3 which saw the team at its best. James Robinson was the senior defender. experienced indoor players and it was a In the first term as many games were Apart from a lapse in self-belief midway confident squad who undertook the long won as lost, the defeats being against the through the season, he was outstanding journey to Hull for the North of England traditionally strong opponents of Mer- at sweeper. Daryush Farshchi, as tight Indoor Tournament. chant Taylors’, Calday Grange, central marker, frustrated many oppo- The competition was as tight as last Birkenhead School and Warwick School. nents’ central strikers. He had a specific season’s with little to chose between the Except for the Merchant’s game, these job to do and he did it in the most teams. Some superb individual play by matches could have been won if play professional way possible. Alex Morgan Laurence Barnes, Simon Hobbs and Ben during the games had been consistently at wide left defender had the difficult Ballon kept the team in contention al- good. This was the story of the season, task of blocking opponents’ right strik- most to the very end, but tiredness and however, patches of excellent play ers. He lifted his game superbly and bad fortune in the timing of matches spoiled by periods of poor. ended the season with some first class resulted in games being lost by the odd After the Christmas break, the team performances. Liam Murray was able to goal at the death. progressed to the Cheshire Cup Final play in a variety of positions and did so Playing indoor certainly sharpens stick where it met Birkenhead School, divi- to good effect. The midfield was a fluid skills, and those who played were able to sional champions from the previous sea- one with solid performances from James transfer these skills to the outdoor son. Luck was not on our side, Blower on the left. Ben Ballon on the matches. opportunities to score were squandered, right continued to show excellent touch Team: C Billington, L Barnes, S Hobbs, the game was lost, but Birkenhead were and linked superbly with those around B Ballon, J Robinson, G Emmett, J Field- made to think. Indifferent, downhearted him. Laurence Barnes, undeniably, was ing. play followed. A fresh start was called for the outstanding outfield player. Superb JAD and new targets were set starting with the in defence, lethal in attack and determi- match against the rugged Rossall School nation personified in midfield. Simon 2nd XI on 1st March. The remaining nine matches Hobbs was asked to play in various roles, of the season saw a new King’s team, but it was at Taunton in the midfield PWDL F A with a fresh approach and a new belief. where he finally proved his worth. Guy 3 3 0 0 13 3 Rossall and King William’s College Emmett worked tirelessly up front. His The small number of Sixth Formers play- were hammered. In the return fixtures stick skills were excellent all season and ing hockey meant that few true 2nd XI against Merchant Taylors’ and Birkenhead his movement first class. He was also part matches could be played. Those which School, both were victorious but only by of the goal of the season with his assist to were played did, however, provide the the odd goal, and both could consider Laurence Barnes against Warwick School opportunity for non-first choice 1st XI themselves fortunate. And so to the at Taunton. Jon Fielding completed the squad players to exhibit their talents in a Taunton Tournament. No manager could usual starting line up at left striker. He more relaxed situation. In extremely ask for more. Tactics, teamwork and made telling runs all season, none better friendly matches, Wirral Grammar School, attitude were just right. On the Friday than when he scored his superb hat-trick Cheadle Hulme and Sir John Deane’s afternoon Calday Grange were outplayed, against Hall Cross School. Andrew Emslie, Sixth Form College were all defeated to but were awarded a dubious equaliser Luke Sharman, David Harbord and Mat- leave the 2nd XI as the only hockey team with the last hit of the match. Taunton thew Shephard completed the Sixth Form with a 100% record. There were no fewer School were victims on the Saturday component of the 1st XI and all filled in than seven different goal scorers in these morning. This was followed by the with competent performances when three matches indicating the attacking match against the crack Royal Belfast asked to do so. nature of the team and the unselfishness

33 Hockey of the players. Matthew Shephard top worthy of special praise. The front three no more games before Christmas to scored with 3 goals. of Tim Crawford, Tom Grant and Martin restore pride due to the poor weather. JAD Tunwell have great pace, stick work and The team returned to winning ways in a good understanding of positional play. the New Year securing a tight 1-0 victory U16 XI Mention must be made of Martin against Birkenhead School and then Tunwell’s finishing which at times was avenging the defeat at Newcastle by PWDL F A lethal. This coupled with his determina- crushing them 8-0 in the return fixture, 20 12 1 7 70 42 tion and drive resulted in his automatic including 5 goals by Joe Gregory. How- An enthusiastic and determined squad of progress to the 1st XI towards the end of ever, complacency set in, and in the next players turned up for pre-season training the season together with Mark Yates. For match against Knutsford, who had been and this commitment resulted in an ex- much of the season Alistair Robinson beaten 8-1 earlier in the year, King’s were cellent first term during which seven and Martin Edwards started as substitutes very fortunate to escape with a 2-2 draw, matches were won out of the nine played. but through their commitment and im- with an equaliser with the last hit of the The only hiccup was away at Birkenhead provement they forced their way to the match. The next match was one of the School where the team was unusually starting line up, as did the determined two real tests for the team, against the out-worked and lacking in invention. Alex Flynn. A team is only as good as its formidable Repton. Although the team Following the Christmas break and whole squad and there was no shortage lost 3-1, in the second half the team the earlier comfortable cup victory over of talent on the U16 bench. produced its best display of the year, Weaverham High School, Stockport YHC This talented squad will bring a re- matching Repton and showing real fight provided a stern semi-final test but after newed enthusiasm and commitment to and determination. After a comfortable a lack-lustre first half, four second half the 1st XI over the next two seasons and win at Rossall (4-0) came a one-sided goals secured a place in the final against their continued development is eagerly match against Liverpool College which Bowdon HC, a team which had been awaited. King’s won 9-0, including a hat-trick by together for five years and had reached Appearances: 19 M Tunwell, M Ross Taylor, with the performances in the National Mini-Finals as Under 11’s. McNamara, M Edwards, T Crawford; 18 these games being far better than many They were a good team, but early defen- C Renshaw, J Westcott, O Smith, G earlier in the year. However, in the last sive errors resulted in a complete lack of Basnett, T Grant; 17 A Kane, M Yates; 16 game of the year, against a very strong confidence throughout the King’s team C Allday, A Robinson; 8 A Flynn; 3 J Trent College side, too many players’ which simply did not compete or do Gregory, B Westcott, M Jay; 2 R Taylor; 1 heads dropped after going 2-0 down themselves any justice on the day. Of the D Kendrick, R Cowgill, W Roberts, C early on, eventually losing by the same next five matches, four were lost as the Stevens, M Westcott, J-P Dodd. margin as the year before, 7-1. The team continued to suffer a crisis of con- JAD defence was left to fight alone as most science. A good team does not become other players failed to show the determi- a bad team overnight, however, and it U15 XI nation for the battle. This was a very was against Repton, after an unusually disappointing way to end the year, but long team talk, that at last the team PWDL F A should serve as a lesson to many players regained its self-belief. The game was 14 9 2 3 59 22 that much hard work is required next lost 2-0, but Repton U16’s are very strong Although the overall results for the sea- season if this King’s team are to compete and had defeated the King’s team by 10- son appear very good, they represent a with the best. 0 and 8-0 in their two previous meetings. slightly disappointing season in some The team has a nucleus of very tal- Indeed, but for a brilliant display by the respects. The previous year had been ented players, although it does lack Repton goalkeeper, this game could have highly successful with the team repre- strength in depth and there are areas of been won. Three victories then followed senting the North West at the National weakness as a consequence. Matthew before a final match defeat at Trent Finals. This season too many players Jay showed many other players up with College ended the season. It should be rested on their laurels and consequently his competitive spirit, and the team de- noted, however, that for this fixture four there were several disappointing per- pended very heavily on goals from Joe of the main players were away on 1st XI formances. Gregory. Williams Roberts and Richard duty at the Taunton Tournament. The season started well with compre- Cowgill developed well during the sea- In goal, Chris Renshaw developed hensive victories at Doncaster Hall Cross son and became a very effective partner- greater confidence as the season pro- (5-1) and at home against Merchant ship in central defence. However, this gressed resulting in some very good Taylor’s, Crosby (5-0), although in both talented bunch of players will have to displays. The back four of Martin games the team played scrappily until show more determination and train harder McNamara, James Westcott, Andrew Kane the first goal was scored. There followed if they are to get back to the National and Oliver Smith were a compact unit a very exciting, fluctuating match at Finals as U16’s next season. who had good individual skills and Birkenhead School which was eventu- Appearances: 14 Jay, Taylor; 13 Tighe, worked well for one another both on and ally drawn 4-4. After this came two more Stevens, Westcott B, Westcott M; 12 off the ball. There are still periods when comprehensive victories over Knutsford Roberts, Gregory; 10 Owen; 8 Kendrick, they panic under pressure and this is an High (8-1) and Bablake School, Coventry Cowgill, Burr; 7 Rudge; 6 Sheard; 5 area they must redress next season. In (5-0). However, despite these good re- Stanley; 4 Battersby; 3 Thompson; 2 mid-field Guy Basnett, Mark Yates and sults there had been signs of weak- Walker; 1 Worthington. Con Allday work tirelessly as link men. nesses, principally in very poor starts to RWG They have a sound understanding of the matches and the failure to turn midfield game and in particular their positional dominance into goal scoring opportuni- play is excellent resulting in them being ties. These problems were highlighted able to feed good ball from the defence by a very disappointing performance to the forwards. Captain Mark Yates’ against Newcastle, who should have been control of matches was outstanding and beaten easily, yet beat us 3-2. There were

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McAuliffe (13), J Yearsley (3), J-P Dodd, A Wilson; D Bevins; J Powell; R Dooley; U14 XI A Williamson; 15 R Hodson (1), M J Petty; A Geake; N Rice; R Isherwood; D Batchelor; 14 E Clapham (1); 13 R Worsley Sandhu; B Robinson. PWDL F A (2), M Bamber; 4 R Ogden; 3 J Beech; 2 JEK 17 6 1 10 41 47 I Spencer, N Adams, P Alexander. After a very successful season with the NCJR U14 last year, I was optimistic about this Girls’ Hockey season’s chances. The squad was large U13 XI The season began on the first Saturday and skilful, and the signs were good. back in September when virtually all our The first match was against Merchant PWDL F A Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Year Taylor’s School. A problem that affected 9 108 535 team players attended a training session us all year was that we were slow starters. On first glance the U13 hockey season given by Caroline Parks, the Cheshire Within ten minutes we were two goals looks far from impressive. However, as County Development Officer, and three down and eventually lost 5-2. After a every sports fan knows, there are lies, of her associates. confidence boosting win against lies and statistics. Given that many of the Each team went through a series of Sandbach, we then met Birkenhead. players in the side had not touched a tasks intended to sharpen up skills and Another disastrous start left us 2-0 down hockey stick at the start of the season and develop greater timing and awareness. at the end of the first half. The boys that many of our opponents had been By the end of the morning everyone was played with much more determination in playing a number of years, we were looking committed, determined and han- the second half to pull it back to 2-2, but always going to be facing an uphill task. kering for more. In fact, another Saturday we eventually lost to a breakaway goal Probably the best way to gauge our two weeks later was booked for a follow- with minutes remaining. performances is to look at the improve- up session. The next two matches were comfort- ment in the side over the course of the The aim of these get-togethers was to able wins, 3-1 against Knutsford where season. This can be assessed by looking bring the teams back as working units we came back from a goal behind and a at the fixtures against Beech Hall and after the long summer break. By the facile 8-0 against Newcastle with Edward Newcastle, both of whom we played at performances over the subsequent Gregory scoring a hat-trick and four the start and at the end of the season. months, it appears as if they will become goals by Tom Byers. Our first game against Beech Hall re- a regular start to the season. The early season form had been good sulted in a 6-0 defeat. We were out- DMB and despite the team’s limitations, I had played in every department with our expected a better finish to the season. considerable tactical naïvety being ex- Tour to Noordwijk, Holland The next four games proved very disap- posed. In the return fixture three months This was our second tour to Holland with pointing. We lost them all to Calday later, we were unlucky not to come away a larger than ever group of Second, Third Grange, Deeside Ramblers, Merchant with a draw and lost 2-1. Most encour- and Fourth Year players. Our young Taylor’s and Birkenhead, conceding agingly the skills deficit relative to our coaches, Simon and Mike, took the teams twenty-four goals and scoring just three. opponents had closed, and we were through their paces on the Monday and The skill level was as high as our oppo- tactically far more aware. Tuesday morning coaching sessions and nents’ but the work rate in midfield was The highlight of the season was our gave tactical aid when necessary during poor and there was a lack of vision when second game against Newcastle with our our afternoon matches against local teams. playing out of defence. Also, our bad 3-0 victory in stark contrast to our previ- Wednesday morning was the Big Tour- starts had not improved despite intro- ous 5-0 defeat. We played as an organ- nament with all of the touring teams ducing a lengthened pre-match warm- ised unit. The fluidity and cohesion of competing. up routine. our play at last gave our loyal band of Unfortunately, the majority were in A new formation was used in our next supporters something to cheer about. the older bracket, but to our credit eve- few games, Newcastle again, Hazel Grove One feature of the side this year was ryone put their new found skills into and Katharine Lady Berkerley’s School, the outstanding team spirit. The boys practice and put on a jolly good effort. with mixed results, winning two and took pleasure in training during games We may not have departed victors, but losing one. Then came our heaviest lessons, and even enjoyed the extra most certainly brought back happy memo- defeat of the season to a traditionally fitness sessions on a Thursday night! ries of not just some excellent hockey, strong Repton side. Despite a respect- Probably the most consistent player over but also tasty pancakes, fun ten-pin bowl- able 2-1 deficit at half-time, their strength the course of the season was our goal- ing, a breath-taking 3D cinema experi- and fitness was dominant in the second keeper, Matthew Goldspink. His reflexes ence, and the inevitable bargain hunting half and we eventually lost 8-1. had been honed playing street hockey for souvenirs and gifts in the Hague. The An ultimately disappointing season and his performances, particularly early presentation evening and disco, as al- was illustrated by a late season defeat by in the season, were outstanding. I just ways, proved to be one highlight not to Knutsford - a side who we had beaten hope he has less work to do as the side be missed. Another successful venture in comfortably in October and a tired look- moves up the school. the name of hockey and a great start for ing 3-0 defeat by Trent College. The The team is now in a strong position the new season. players remained cheerful to the end, to move forward next year. One key Combined U15 squad: U15; Katherine however, and will approach next season reason for this is the excellent technical Coveney, Kira Williams, Charlotte with confidence, as in the last match we foundation they have been given by Hammond, Ruth Francis, Emma Stanton, managed to show the work rate and flair Steve Moores. His help and enthusiasm Kathryn Blower, Felicity Jackson, Isobel missing for much of the season by dis- have given the side a base on which I Hewitt, U14; Louise Barber, Jackie Barker, patching King William’s College 9-0 with now hope they go on and build upon. Nicola Edwards, Joanne Kirby, Rachael Robert McAuliffe scoring a hat-trick. The following players represented the Kirk, Ruth Tunwell. Appearances (goals): 17 E Gregory school in the 1996/97 season: O Robinson Combined U14 squad: U14; Natalie (10), T Byers (6), M Hobbs (5); 16 R (Captain); J Hardman; T Healey; P Taylor; Pagano, Amy Mason, Lyndsey Allman,

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U13; Charlotte Taylor, Hanna Gledhill, U16 XI work with matches which were a delight Helen Whitworth, Sarah Mitchell, Amy to watch. One in particular was our win Percival, Jenna Orme, Kim Byrom, Amy PWDL F A in the second round match of the Na- Thompson, Lauren Hindle. 504101 tional U15 Cup Tournament against Staff: RSH, LB, DMB, accompanied by Despite this being such a small year Marple Hall School. However, there were Mrs S Kirk. group with all of their associated school many unfortunate times when we were DMB commitments, we were at least able to just plain unlucky and the ball never field an U16 hockey team for a handful managed to find the net. Senior XI of games and the Area U16 Tournament. Getting the whole squad together on Sixth Form girls’ hockey seems to be For the latter, when we were ably as- a regular basis was difficult and may well playing a waiting game at present - sisted by some of our younger players, justify why the team just never seemed to waiting for the ‘committed’ to come our performance was very commend- ‘gel’ consistently. Hopefully, with a greater through. That is not to say that we have able considering that we were facing team effort, next season could see posi- not had a smattering of keen and enthu- strong fully U16 opposition from some of tive results to reflect the potential which siastic players, we have, but unfortu- the strongest hockey schools around. this side so obviously has. nately they do not make up a full team, We look forward to the progression of Squad: Kathryn Blower, Clare enough to make an impression on the the committed hard core of players to the Butterworth, Clare Charles, Katherine strong, well established hockey schools Sixth Form next year and particularly Coveney (capt), Ruth Francis, Charlotte in the area. As the numbers of girls in the when our present U15 follow them Hammond, Isobel Hewitt, Felicity Sixth Form increases, so hopefully will through the year after to strengthen and Jackson, Sharon Ketley, Anna McKeating, the necessity for a team selection proce- build our senior reputation. Angela Quartermaine, Emma Stanton, dure. Our Sixth Formers have been happy Squad: Rani Axon, Katie Bagshaw, Rachael Sully, Kira Williams. Supported to play hockey in Sixth Form activity Lucinda Clarke, Zara Cox, Michelle by: U14’s Louse Barber, Nicola Edwards, periods but were rather disillusioned Grattan, Tori Hade, Joanne Jamieson, Gemma Garton, Louisa Ham, Rachael when faced with 11-a-side opposition. Nicola Price, Natalie Soloman, Vicky Kirk, Natalie Pagano, Ruth Tunwell. However, the Cheadle 7’s Tournament Spencer, Rosanna Wilson. Supported DMB seemed just right for us and had we been by: U15 Kathryn Blower, Isobel Hewitt, able to field a full complement we could Kira Williams; U14 Joanne Adams, Louise U14 XI have seen just rewards, for we were not Barber, Jackie Barker, Nicola Edwards, completely out of our depth but, without Rachael Kirk, Amy Mason, Anna Steele. PWDL F A a goalkeeper (although our centre for- DMB 13 9 2 2 37 14 ward did pad up after the first match) and The number of appearances shows the with an injury taking out a defensive U15 XI level of commitment given by the main player, we had to retire gracefully from contingent of the team (some are slightly the tournament after only four matches. PWDL F A down because of their commitment to Despite disappointing results so far, 15 5 2 8 18 34 other teams, be it county netball call-ups, the interest is positive and senior girls’ There were moments during the season county cross country or school represen- hockey is ‘simmering’ at present! when the future of this team looked tation at English Schools’ Swimming In- DMB exciting. Several players were selected dividual and Team Championships - this for County Trials but unfortunately their surely must illustrate the talents of our talents did not shine forth on that particu- girls and the dedication to which they lar day. Despite the disappointments, the commit their time to school sport). On team had some great displays of team the whole the improvement and success of the girls U14 XI this year is well deserved. Their dedication to fitness ses- sions, practices and matches has been second to none. They well deserve their success, but also recognise that with a positive mental attitude and continued hard work their future could still hold a great deal in store for them. It was obvious from the beginning in 1994 when these girls first came together that we had the makings of a potentially exciting combination. However, success has taken time to develop. Belief in themselves has had to be worked at. They have trained hard in all weathers and not always willingly! They have been encouraged to experience tours to the Isle of Man, Holland, county devel- opment coaching sessions and to be- come involved in local club hockey and generally been saturated with as much hockey as possible. In practice and matches our expecta- ‘U14 girls’ hockey squad’ tions are high in appearance, presenta-

36 Hockey tion, preparation and behaviour and Appearances:14 Lyndsay Lomax, through this self-discipline we aim for Rachael Kirk, Louise Barber; 13 Ruth our standard of hockey to naturally fol- Tunwell; 12 Jackie Barker, Gemma low suit. Garton, Anna Steele, Nicola Edwards The U14 matches this season have on (capt), Bryony Wills, Joanna Kirby; 11 the whole seen some very convincing Joanne Adams, Natalie Pagano; 7 Kate wins, but, having said that, the two Ritchie; 5 Amy Mason; 3 Louisa Ham; 2 defeats, though disappointing, were prob- Lyndsey Allman. ably as a result of discipline problems DMB within the ranks. Realisation of this in retrospect has been a valuable learning U12 hockey process that everyone needs to pull together in the same direction. Seven-a-side The hard work was seen to pay off PW D L F A when we achieved first place at the Area A team 521295 Tournament played at Knutsford. This B team 412134 win took the team through to the County Finals at Upton, Chester. A great experi- Eleven-a-side ence to behold the best in the county - PWDL F A how would we fare? Undaunted, we 5 131 1 3 entered into the tournament with the confidence that if we watched our oppo- The season fell into two parts, with the nents with a critical eye, learned from Autumn Term games being all seven-a- them, adapted and played our best side matches. There was encouragement hockey, we stood a chance. Our first and much competition for places in the match, a no score draw, was extremely early games, which we won against tough against Birkenhead, but a great Cransley and All Hallows, and a taste of start -we knew how hard we had to pull tougher opposition when we played St together. After another no score draw Edwards. came two fine wins, leaving the final The eleven-a-side results hide the fact tournament result hinging on our last that we dominated four of the games, match against Leftwich. We could so although only gaining three nil all draws easily have won if only one of our many and a 1-0 victory. Only against Stockport shots at goal had not been prevented were we outplayed in the mud. from reaching its destination by their It is difficult to pick out individuals but superb goalkeeper. It was not to be (this R Marandi’s careful defensive work, C time) - as so often happens, play switched Flynn’s ability to hit the ball hard, C ends for a moment and Leftwich scored Higham’s skill on the ball and J Gladman’s in the last remaining seconds. This put appetite for scoring goals could be key King’s overall in third place, but what a pointers for the future. The trip to Hol- splendid display they had put on. KSM is land in the Autumn Term 1997 should be now well and truly on the county map. a useful learning process for this new Thanks must go to our regular umpire, team. Mrs Kirk, for all her help and to the The following girls played regularly parents for their support in ensuring the for the school: P Lennox, R Marandi, K attendance of our players. Montgomery, G Lane, C Flynn, M Guirey, Over the season we can look back S Spicer, F Mortimer, J Gladman, C with pride and see a positive develop- Higham, F Stamp, K Riddell, J Cliff, V ment. It is through this super team effort Moran. that certain players have been high- TGN lighted and have had the honour of selection for the U14 County Squad. Lyndsay Lomax (goalkeeper), Rachael Kirk and Louise Barber have all repre- sented Cheshire in the U14 County team. Nicola Edwards, our excellent captain, was invited along for their last match which unfortunately was cancelled due to bad weather. Everyone has worked well and sup- ported each other. They have been a credit to the school. Obviously, the test will come next season - can the team establish the same rapport again and continue to build on its success? Let’s hope so!

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number of events due to safety, but we The weather took its toll throughout Athletics did manage to finish the match, although the season as we lost three other track a little wet to say the least. There were and field meetings. The only one to go Senior Boys winning performances from: J Spicer ahead was an early season meeting with The senior fixture list, like other age (200 metres); G Mairs (TJ); N Ward (100 All Hallows and Audenshaw. Once again, groups’, was curtailed by poor weather metres); N Battersby (1500 metres); N it was a real struggle to get athletes to in the latter part of the season. Conse- Ward, M McNamara, C Baker, J Spicer (4 compete. It was difficult to generate any quently, only two fixtures took place, x 100 metres); C Cooper, J Robertson, A team spirit as pupils were more inter- both in late April. Kane, I Selbie (4 x 400 metres). The final ested in leaving after their event than The opening fixture against Wrekin, match result was: 1st King’s 80 points; staying to support. We had two winners Bedstone and Denstone was very en- 2nd St Edwards 60 points. in the match: Craig Cooper (400 metres); couraging. King’s defeated the home Four boys were selected to represent and Christian Baker (Javelin). The final team, Wrekin, by six points. This was our the District Team at the County Champi- match score was: 1st Audenshaw 121 debut in this long-standing match, and onships in Crewe. James Orme and Nick points; 2nd All Hallows 90 points; 3rd hopefully we will continue to be invited Battersby competed in the 1500 metres; King’s 83 points. in the future. King’s boasted five win- Gary Mairs in the Triple Jump; and John The final match was the first round of ners: William Gamble (100 metres hur- Spicer in the 200 metres and the 4 x 100 the English Schools Cup where tradition- dles); Greg Cook (400 metres); Damian metres. As a result of John winning the ally we have been very successful scor- Brooks (800 metres); and Nick Rendell 200 metres, he represented the County in ing around 400 points each time. This (1500 metres). The 4 x 100 metres relay the Mason Trophy, an eight county meet- typified the attitude of the year group. As team was also successful. ing. a result of pupils being absent or forget- The final fixture was against Lancas- The following represented the U17 ting kit, we left without a full team. ter, St Edward’s and Birkenhead. How- team: P Adams; M Anderton; C Baker; G Injuries during the meeting and not scor- ever, King’s were let down by a shortage Basnett; J Brooks; S Bush; J Chapman; C ing points in events meant that we fin- of available athletes and finished a disap- Cooper; A Kane; G Mairs; D Maurice; M ished seventh out of nine schools, scoring pointing fourth with only James Keep McNamara; A Oppenheim; J Orme; J 280 points. (Javelin) and Damian Brooks (800 me- Robertson; I Selbie; J Spicer; S Turner; N Very few athletes actually did them- tres) winning their events. Ward. selves proud, but Craig Cooper per- The best performance of the season DTB formed consistently well and improved came from James Keep who finished throughout the season, running some third in the Independent Schools’ Cham- U16 Boys very impressive 400 metres. pionships in Hendon. In addition, James The season began with the traditional DTB also won the Javelin event in the prestig- Track League meetings. This year group ious Inter-Counties meeting at Stoke. had a few very good athletes along with U15 Boys These were clearly the highlights of what a number of steady performers, thus The season began with a solid, if unre- was generally a disappointing season. giving us the potential of reasonable markable, performance in the Track PW success. The one key element missing, League fixtures. These were again held though, was commitment. There was no over consecutive Thursdays in early May. U17 Boys team spirit and no real desire to compete. King’s placed third behind Bramhall and The postponement of the District Cham- As a result of pupils being absent on Manchester Grammar School, and the pionships to a date when we could not the day, injured, unavailable, or just not cancelling of the final fixture owing to compete meant that we were down to realising they had a fixture, we went to rain did not help our cause. two matches. the first Track League at Stockport with Further bad weather resulted in a The first match took us up to Lancas- only five athletes instead of the normal postponement of the District Champion- ter. Here we competed against three ten or twelve! Those who did compete ships at Woodbank Park. Unfortunately, other schools, once we had been res- performed extremely well with Nick the new date clashed with the first round cued from the motorway! Battersby winning the 1500 metres and of the English Schools’ Cup meaning that The team performed well, with win- Craig Cooper winning the 400 metres. many of the team missed vital early ning performances from: J Spicer (200 We were only able to field one relay season competition. metres); I Selbie (HJ); and N Ward, M team, choosing to run the 4 x 400 metres, One of the few fixtures to survive the McNamara, C Baker, J Spicer (4 x 100 with the team of C Cooper, N Battersby, weather was the Field Events meeting metres). There were many other gutsy C Baker and J Robertson winning com- held at King’s on May 21st. King’s did performances as a result of some eager fortably. As a result, the team finished well to take second place to a very support from the watching athletes. The third overall which was outstanding with impressive West Hill team. final result being: 1st Lancaster 138 points; only half a team. The second Track The two outstanding athletes in the 2nd King’s 121 points; 3rd St Edward’s League was held at King’s and so we Under 15 team were Robert Hart and 108 points; 4th Birkenhead 97 points. were able to field a full team, although Michael Bamber. The former won the The second match was a fixture against not the strongest as once again four County Championship Javelin event with St Edward’s College at home. As there athletes were unavailable. Needless to a throw of 43.16 metres while Bamber were only two schools competing, we say, we were more successful this time recorded a very pleasing personal best of had to find three athletes per event finishing second with winning perform- 4.33 in the 1500 metres. instead of the usual two. As a result, a ances from: Nick Battersby (1500 me- The climax of the season saw Bamber number of U16 boys were used which tres); Craig Cooper (400 metres); and and Hart represent King’s in the Inde- proved very successful. Unfortunately, Christian Baker (200 metres). Unfortu- pendent Schools’ Championships at the weather was very unkind to us, as the nately, the third Track League was post- Hendon on 27th June. Bamber ran bravely heavens opened mid-way through the poned and then cancelled due to the to gain a silver medal in atrocious condi- match. This resulted in cancelling a weather. tions while Hart struggled somewhat, yet

43 Other Sport still achieved a creditable fifth place in school: A S Armstead; S J Bacon; M R subsequently cancelled County Champi- weather wholly unsuited to javelin throw- Barker; J R G Beaumont (U13); A T onships. ing. Boston; M W Bush; T Cumberbirch; T R In retrospect the North West Inde- John Shaw, Robert Greer, Andrew M Egerton; J M Gartside; S M Hinchliffe; pendent Schools’ Championships at Kirby Collins and Chris Lomax all gained useful T M Isherwood; P B Kennedy; J R Powell; were the season’s highlight with King’s experience when competing in the C S Rodgers; I C Sear; P F Stewart; and T achieving two golds (Jon Gartside in the County Championships which should Warburton. javelin and Jon Bowyer in the 100 me- provide them with greater confidence MGH tres); a bronze medal (Simon Birch in the next year. 400 metres) and two narrow ‘misses’ - Although the season was significantly U13 Boys Sean Cordwell and Royce Corden were disrupted through bad weather, there The introduction of First Years to the respectively fourth in the hurdles and were many pleasing performances. With complex world of team Athletics is al- discus. a little luck and commitment to training, ways hectic, since the sport is, in reality, The final event of the 1997 season saw the team should be able to challenge for a kaleidoscope of different skills. To 1COD (last in the early season Inter- regional honours in next year’s English learn all the variety of events and to then Form League) emphatically win the Sports Schools’ Cup. field competitive teams is initially a fraught Day Trophy - appropriately conducted PW process, but ultimately a satisfying in the cold and the showers so typical of achievement. the term. U14 Boys The Inter-Form League is the stage on The following First Year boys repre- The Under 14s had an enjoyable and which skills learned in lessons can be sented the Athletics team in 1997: J reasonably successful season. The term honed and paraded. Duel team matches Beaumont (captain); S Cordwell; J began with two Track League fixtures, are contested in rotating events twice Bowyer; S Birch; N Kershaw; E Barker; R and Manchester Grammar School and weekly and in the closely fought league, Corden; J Gartside; M T Cooke; N Mills; ourselves recorded one victory each. 1GT emerged the eventual winners. C Williamson; A Triggs; A Golebiewski; The third match was cancelled, so the Equally important, however, was the O Smallman; J Kay; G M Laughton; A League ended inconclusively. We had a involvement of a very large number of Harper; C J Hinchcliffe; R Agro; A Dale; good win in a triangular match against boys who were able to compete in the O D Kenyon; H Orford; D Love; C S All Hallows and Audenshaw, and then whole range of events before the Inter Westwood; I L Lomax. came second in a Field Events match School matches in 1997 were contem- KLP/GT against four other schools. We did well plated. enough in the first round of the English Weather disrupted the school matches Girls’ Division Athletics Schools’ Cup to qualify for the regional in 1997 quite dramatically. The tradi- Macclesfield District Athletics: Interme- stage of the competition, but unfortu- tional Track League fell victim to the diates and Juniors nately the next round was scheduled in inclement conditions. Having placed third This event should have been held at our exam week and we were unable to at home, and second at Stockport GS, the Woodbank Park Stadium on Monday take part. third Track League match at Manchester 28th June but torrential rain caused the The best day of the season was un- GS was twice postponed before finally meeting to be postponed to Thursday 1st doubtedly the IAPS Championships at being abandoned. The triangular fixture May. With no stadium available, the Bebington Oval. All independent schools with Cheadle Hulme and Stockport GS meeting was held at Fallibroome on an in the north-west are invited, and the was the victim of the June rains, as was uneven grass track in scorching sun- standard was high, as always. We had a the Cheshire Championships at shine. Despite these conditions, the Jun- highly successful day, with a record Warrington. ior team achieved seven school records number of medallists. On the track, Bush The season had, however, started and ten personal bests. Winning per- won the Hurdles (12.4) and Egerton won encouragingly with the Internal League, formances came from Kate Ritchie (200 both the 800 (2:18.7) and the 1500 (4:48). Track League and a three-sided match metres and HJ), Jo Adams (LJ) and the We also had wins in two of the field with Audenshaw HS and local rivals, All Relay Squad of J Adams, J Barker, R events with Barker in the High Jump Hallows HS. Though third of three, valu- Tunwell and K Ritchie. Overall the team (1.45) and Sear in the Shot (11.05). The able experience was gained and in the were placed second out of ten schools final event of the day saw the 4 x 100 Field Events Trophy hosted by King’s, with seven girls selected for County relay team of Stewart, Barker, Rodgers the home team took much satisfaction in Finals. Our first ever Intermediate team and Cumberbirch win an exciting race in placing second to West Hill HS, but well of six girls competing against older ath- a new school record time of 51.4. In ahead of both All Hallows and Audenshaw letes achieved a magnificent third place addition, there were silver medals for with Fallibroome some way adrift of the out of ten schools and all competitors Stewart in the 100 (13.3) and Warburton competitive field. Sadly, however, All were selected for County Finals - quality in the Discus (27.42), and a bronze for Hallows again turned the tables to win not quantity! Cumberbirch in the Triple Jump (10.06). the Macclesfield District Championships Junior Team: J Adams; J Barker; A This is an age group with some out- at Ryles Park, although individually King’s Broomhead; K Byrom; L Capper; G standing athletes and several boys of competed with distinction achieving four Garton; R Kirk; L Lomax; H Pemberton; club standard. Cumberbirch is a top class wins (Jonathan Bowyer in the 200 me- A Percival; C Riseley; K Ritchie; R Tunwell; sprinter, and Egerton had an excellent tres; Jonathan Gartside, javelin; Sean B Wills. season over both 800 and 1500, remain- Cordwell, hurdles and the 4 x 100 metres Intermediate Team: G Bullivent; C ing unbeaten and setting a new school Relay Team) and a further four runners Charles; K Coveney; F Jackson; F Nichols; record in the longer event. With a little up (Simon Birch in the 400 metres; Nick M Tinker. more strength in depth in certain events, Kershaw, triple jump; Royce Corden, TSB Wrexham 19th May 1997 this could yet be an extremely strong discus; and Jonathan Gartside in the 1500 In the Intermediate Competition a com- team. metres) who, with Edward Barker (triple bined Third and Fourth Year team gained The following boys represented the jump), should have competed at the fifth place out of eighteen schools. Once

44 Other Sport again, Jo Adams increased her school previous year’s Junior placing. record in the LJ and J Barker broke the In the Junior section the four Second Football (Junior Division) three minute barrier in the 800 metres. Years showed potential with Abi Not to be outdone, B Wills broke the six Broomhead gaining eighth place in the U11 XI minute barrier in the 1500 metres. Thir- Long Jump. For the Third Years Jackie This was a season of mixed fortunes but, teen personal bests were achieved. Barker managed a personal best in the ultimately, perhaps the best way to de- Team: K Ritchie HJ 200 metres 38 200 metres showing she can sprint as scribe it was ‘promising’, since half of the points; J Adams LJ 200 metres 32 points; well as middle distance run. Claire Riseley A team squad consisted of U10 players. K Coveney Discus 100 metres 31 points; rose to the occasion off her sick bed to Nicholas Barker’s leadership qualities G Bullivent Shot Hurdles 27 points; J run over the hurdles rather than let the were recognised by the award of Cap- Barker LJ 800 metres 27 points; L Lomax team down. Jo Adams took sixth place in tain, perhaps unique for a J3 boy. His Shot Hurdles 26 points; C Charles HJ 100 the Long Jump and once again improved tireless running from midfield was al- metres 25 points; B Wills 1500 Relay 18 the School Record. Kate Ritchie became ways inspirational to the rest of his team points; C Riseley Discus Relay 12 points; the first Girls’ Division County Champion and he could always be relied upon to M Tinker Javelin Relay 9 points; R Tunwell winning the High Jump with a new score goals. Jack Pennington displayed 800 metres Relay 9 points; J Kirby/C School Record and gaining selection for exceptional touch and vision - he strikes Docker Javelin 1500 metres 12 points. Cheshire at the English Schools’ Compe- a ball as well as any I have seen at his age. The Junior/Second Year team gained tition. Although his perceptive passes were not seventh place out of twenty-one schools Fourth Years: G Bullivent; C Charles; always read by some of his teammates, with Abi Broomhead breaking her own K Coveney; F Jackson; F Nichols; M he was a delight to watch and scored school record in the Long Jump. Eleven Tinker. Third Years: J Adams; J Barker; some memorable goals. Jordan Griffiths personal bests were achieved. C Riseley; K Ritchie. Second Years: A proved himself to be a dependable goal- Team: A Broomhead LJ 1500 metres Broomhead; K Byrom; R Kirk; H keeper producing many memorably ac- 30 points; R Rosing HJ 200 metres 28 Pemberton. robatic saves. Nicholas Hopping, Sandy points; K Byrom LJ Hurdles 25 points; H Macharen and Jonathan Lee took various Hardhill Discus 100 metres 23 points; A defensive positions during the season Percival HJ 100 metres 22 points; F Heap Cross Country with all of them developing sufficient Shot Hurdles 21 points; H Pemberton strength, technique and team play to Discus Relay 16 points; R Kirk Javelin Once again, the season consisted of just suggest that next year’s defence will take Relay 16 points; A Thompson Shot 800 a handful of fixtures contested by the some beating. Two other J3s, Matthew metres 15 points; C Taylor Javelin 800 younger age groups. The star performer Walsh and Matthew Horton, also played metres 13 points; S Cornes 1500 metres was Tim Egerton who, despite compet- occasional games for the A team giving Relay 10 points; H Whitworth 200 metres ing against older boys in most races, them valuable experience against bigger Relay 7 Points. produced some excellent performances. and stronger boys. The highlight of the season was un- There were important contributions Macclesfield District Athletics - Minors doubtedly his fifth place in the UK Inter- also from several J4 boys. Chris Miller These were held at Ryles Park School on County Championships, held at Luton in was a prolific centre forward, his power Tuesday 3rd June 1997. Our track com- February. Throughout the season Tim and pace being respected by opposition petitors found the uneven terrain diffi- received good support from Robert Hart defences throughout the season (his cult to handle and performed below their and Michael Bamber. All three should shooting accuracy was confirmed when personal bests. Kirsten Henry achieved run with distinction on the track this he won the Macclesfield Primary Schools the best result with fifth place in the 1500 summer, while Bamber should continue Penalty Competition which took place at metres. In the field events there was to improve as a national class orienteer. the Ciba 7s Tournament in May). Chris- more success, with Francesca Mortimer The intermediate boys’ races were tian Walsh offered support to Chris “up taking third place in the Javelin and supported well, with Chris Watts, Oliver front” with a skilful touch and darting being selected for the County Minors Barber, Daniel Capper and Nick Battersby runs. He, too, scored a commendable Competition. Rachael Stubbs narrowly very much to the fore. The First Year quota of goals. Debajcer Choudhin was, missed selection with an equal third boys achieved some solid team results, perhaps, the season’s most improved place in the High Jump, and Gemma with Nick Kershaw leading the way in player. His passing and control devel- Lane came fourth in the Shot. Overall, almost all events. He was closely fol- oped throughout the season by learning King’s girls were seventh out of twelve lowed by Simon Birch, Andy Triggs, from more skilful players around him, schools. Sadly, the County Finals were Adam Golebiewski, Chris Bull and Eddie and he became a very important member rained off but Francesca improved her Barker, although none actually made the of the midfield. Charles Richards was a distance in the School Sports and will county team. dependable centre back. His calm and have to wait for next season to have With Dominic Taylor, Damian Brooks uncomplicated approach was deceptively another stab at selection! and current captain Nick Rendell leaving effective. He was ably supported by Alex King’s this year, we must now look to the Davenport, Andrew Ellis and Alasdair Cheshire Schools AA Track and Field likes of Tim Egerton to fly the flag and Breed, all strong and committed players Championships maintain the tradition in the years ahead. who were reliable defenders or, in the These were held at the Cumberland PW case of the latter two, effective midfield Stadium on Saturday 14th June 1997. players. The six Fourth Year girls were all com- In terms of results, the only 11-a-side peting in the Intermediates against older defeats came against King’s Chester with athletes, and their performances showed a side shorn or U10 players, a very strong potential for next year. Katherine Coveney Birkenhead team, the AJIS Cup defeat reached the final of the 100 metres and being a particularly chastening experi- gained sixth place - one better than her ence (lightened only by Jack’s version of

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Harry Enfield’s The Scouser” - ey, ey?!). endeavour. They played a total of six from an excellent two days of friendly However, pleasing wins were gained games, winning and drawing one and competition at a well organised event in against Bolton, Stockport, Arnold, St losing four. In these games, they scored superb surroundings. Edward’s and the touring team from St seven goals with the most memorable DMH Joseph’s, Ipswich, though matches against one being Ben Taylor’s direct strike from local 7-a-side teams proved to be less a corner to give them victory over successful with, perhaps, a lack of physi- Stockport Grammar! Netball cal size and strength proving crucial. It is perhaps appropriate at this point 1996/97 has proved to be a successful Throughout the season, the A team to mention two matches at the end of the season for King’s netball teams. Perform- were kept on their toes by a very keen B season which involved our younger ances in Area and County Tournaments team squad who also performed cred- members of the school. The Under 9s have been good and the final league ibly. There was also one C team game, and Under 8s played their first fixture tables reflect the ability and commitment the team including the first girl to repre- against Cheadle Hulme School. The Un- shown by the team players. In each age sent the Junior Division at football, der 8s unfortunately came away 5-1 group, King’s have achieved an improved Samantha Waite. The first of many? losers, whilst the Under 9s played out a position on the previous year’s standing Team squad: Paul Smith; Ben very exciting 4-4 draw. Well done to all in the Macclesfield District Netball League. Langsteth; Andrew Rhind; William New- the boys who represented the school at ham; Edward Thorley; Joseph Webb; football this year. U15 Alex Doncon; Oliver McConnell; Michael SJ Topahan; Matthew Scott; Oliver Jones; PWDLFA Justin Perring; Osman Hussain; Daniel 21 12 1 8168 187 Howe; Rory McDonnell; Alex Basford. Golf The most improved team this season. As The school has been blessed with a the ‘leading edge’ of netball in the Girls’ U10 XI number of fine golfers in recent years Division (they only won two matches in The U10 football season was an un- who have performed with success in the their first year), the squad have proved doubted success. The A Team completed annual HMC Schools Competition reach- that hard work and dedication gain re- an unbeaten season, scoring thirty-two ing the National Finals frequently. The sults. Newly promoted to the A Division, goals and conceding just five in seven team in the past year continued this they achieved a creditable third place in games. Their success was based on a vast pattern by becoming Northern Champi- the MDNL. In the County Tournament at amount of talent, hard work and the ons and representing the region once Sandbach, however, they found morn- willingness to listen to advice. more at the Finals. ing matches difficult losing three games The A Team’s season began with a After a bye in the first round, Merchant before they found form. By the afternoon convincing 4-1 win over King’s Chester. Taylors, Crosby were entertained at they were unstoppable winning all three The goal of the season was scored in this Prestbury Golf Club and comfortably matches to win the third section. first game with a sparkling move and defeated 3-0. We were also drawn at Players: G Bullivent; C Charles; M cross down the right hand side. It in- home in our next match and again en- Constantine; H Hallam; V Henshall; G volved five players and was finished in joyed the kind hospitality at Prestbury as Kennerley; J Mair; N Moroney; K fine style with a headed goal. The next the team displayed their impressive skills Newsome; V Owens; L Quinn; E Rigby; game saw a victory over a traditionally destroying Rossall by the same margin. C Tattersall; M Tinker. strong Bolton School side by 3-1. This The Northern Final against the Royal was followed by the local “derby” against Grammar School, Newcastle was played U14 Stockport Grammar. We took a 6-0 lead, at a neutral course, Driffield GC, but with only to fall asleep in the last ten minutes the same results with the side in com- PWDLFA and so conceded three goals. We even- manding form. Newcastle were handi- 21 14 1 6 196 150 tually ran out 6-3 winners. capped by having to concede one match, The most successful team this season. The first fixture of the New Year was but the other two were won to see King’s The Third Year team won all their MDNL the return match with King’s Chester. crowned Northern Champions without matches in the B Division and received The team again dominated proceedings losing a single match in any of the ties. the B Trophy (won by last year’s Third winning by a comfortable 5-0 margin. 5- This success saw the team joining Year team) and promotion to the A 0 proved to be a popular scoreline as the seven other schools at Pocklington School Division. Their best success came in the boys defeated Bolton by the same score for the National Finals on 7th and 8th July County Tournament held at Fallibroome the following week. The season was with the golf being played at the prestig- where they gained sixth place out of rounded off with two more clean sheets ious Ganton Golf Club, which hosted the twenty-four schools from across the and an impressive spree of goalscoring. Ryder Cup in 1949. By their own admis- county. Kate Ritchie was selected to We beat Stockport again by 3-0 and then sion the boys did not play their best golf represent Cheshire at U14 level. outplayed St Ambrose to win 6-0. in the qualifying round on the first morn- Players: J Adams; J Allen; K Allen; J To pick out individuals in this very ing which meant we were placed in the Barker; N Edwards; L Ellis; J Kirby; R successful season would be unfair to the second group competing for the Tank- Kirk; L Lomax; K Mountford; N Pagano; whole team effort. They all worked hard ard. K Ritchie; B Smalley; R Tunwell; also S for the good of the team from defence Matches were then played against Cornes, H Gledhill, A Percival (Second through to attack. I only hope they can KCS Wimbledon, Brentwood and Year). build on their successes next year as the Monmouth. The first two schools were Under 11s. narrowly overcome 2 and 1, but by The B Team did not have quite such losing by the same tight margin to a successful season. However, they im- Monmouth, the Tankard went to the proved greatly as the season developed Welsh school on a complicated countback and should be commended for their system. However, this did not detract

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U13 The players were: Matthew Kirby, Rounders Matthew Williams, Andrew Partington, PWDLFA Ross Pellatt, Chris Heap and James 14 8 2 4 143 129 PWD L F A Horrocks (from 4DJJ). The Second Year team achieved third U12 4 4 0 0 46 16.5 The school has continued to be repre- position in the A league and were Plate U13 3 1 0 2 26 29 sented at County level squash. James Runners Up in the Ciba Tournament U14 2 1 0 1 11 15 Horrocks at U16 and Matthew Batchelor played at Fallibroome School. U15 4 3 0 1 26.5 25 at U14 and later U16 were regular mem- Players: A Broomhead; K Byrom; S The weather and several other factors bers of the Cheshire teams throughout Cornes; H Gledhill; H Hardhill; D Heap; (out of our control) caused the cancella- the season. At both age-groups, Cheshire F Heap; G Leutton; J Orme; H Pemberton; tion of quite a few matches during the has maintained its place in the Premier A Percival; R Rosing; C Taylor; E Wood. summer. Some teams were affected more Division. than others. Particularly hit was the U14 LAB U12 squad and with twenty one girls keen and able to play, it would have taken at PW D L F A least three matches to give everyone a A team 19 10 1 8 99 108 fair chance. Unfortunately, only two Swimming B team 12 3 3 6 44 78 matches were played. In September, English Schools’ Division The First Year A team achieved fifth Our other teams were more fortunate 2 held their Annual Championships at place out of eleven schools in the MDNL, and were very successful in some in- Speke. Pupils from both the Girls’ and ensuring an A league position next sea- stances, particularly the First and Fourth Boys’ Divisions competed and Peter son. The B team achieved equal fourth Years. Anderson was again selected to repre- position in their league demonstrating Representatives: U12; Gemma Lane, sent Division 2 in the English Schools’ the depth and strength of the first year Catherine Flynn, Sarah Spicer, Jenny Championships. These championships squad of players. At the end of the season Gladman, Jessie Thalrose, Francesca were held in Luton in late October and First Year Tournament held at Poynton Mortimer, Kate Owens, Katie Riddell, Peter swam in the Intermediate Boys’ 100 School, the A team were Plate Runners Vicky Bostock, Charlotte Duncalf, Grace metres Freestyle and in the 4 x 50 metres Up. Sadly, the B squad were missing Powell, Kate Montgomery, Siobhan Medley and Freestyle relays. players and lost all their games. Wesley, Charlotte Baskeyfield, Philippa The English Schools’ Division 2 School Players: V Bostock; A Bradbrook; H Johnson, Eleanor Bishop, U13; Hannah Team Championships had been held in Briggs; R Childs; J Cliff; J Crossley; K Hardill, Amy Percival, Abbie Broomhead, June and as a result of the times swum in Darling; C Duncalf; E Fitzgerald; C Flynn; Kate Livesly, Amanda Barber, Charlotte that gala, our Junior Boys’ Team and J Gladman; C Green; M Guirey; K Henry; Taylor, Kay Seden, Kim Byrom, Hannah Junior Girls’ Team were invited to swim C Higham; P Johnson; G Lane; K Roberts, Kirsty Cauldwell, Sarah Mitchell, in the National Finals in Hull at the start Montgomery; V Moran; F Mortimer; K Helen Whitworth, Deborah Heap, Fiona of October as one of the fastest twelve Owens; H Partington; A Quas-Cohen; K Heap, Elaine Wood, Hannah Gledhill, teams in the country. The Boys’ Team of Riddell, A Slade; F Stamp; K Steele; R U14; Natalie Pagano, Laura Ellis, Gina James Ellis, James Hutter, Tim Davis and Stubbs; L Woods. McAllister, Liz Thorpe, Jo Kirby, Nicola Jay Rathi swam in the 4 x 50 metres Edwards, Lucy Irlam, Louise Barber, Vicky Medley Relay and finished in eighth Holland Netball Tour ‘96 Kelsey, Kate Ritchie, Claire Riseley, Jo place. The Girls’ Team of Jackie Barker, Tourists: G Bullivent; C Charles; H Adams, Gemma Garton, Lyndsay Lomax, Emma Johnstone, Chloe Greenwood and Constantine; H Hallam; G Kennerley Ruth Tunwell, Jackie Barker, Nicola Smith, Claire Riseley competed in both the 4 x (Fourth Year); L Ellis; K Gray; L Lomax; Toni Harding, U15; Gemma Bullivent, 50 metres Freestyle and Medley Relays in C Rhodes (Third Year). Katherine Coveney, Georgia Kennerley, which they finished in seventh and ninth Ex-England player, Trudie Papafio, Kathryn Blower, Clare Charles, Kate places respectively - all very creditable and assistant coaches put the players Newsome, Kira Williams, Vicki Owens, performances. through two days of skills and tactics Issy Hewitt, Emma Stanton, Hannah We were unable to send competitors coaching, the results of which were evi- Hallam, Catherine Rigby. to the English Schools’ Biathlon this year dent in improved play in our league DMB as the date had been changed and unfor- matches. On the final morning the girls tunately coincided with our half-term were organised into mixed age and abil- break. ity teams for a tournament. Gold medal School swimmers again competed winners were Hannah Hallam and Squash together with Junior School swimmers in Michelle Constantine. Silver medals Laura For the first time for a number of years, the annual Pentangular match at Bolton Ellis and Clare Charles. the school has been able to enter a team School, where they finished in third At the evening presentation, trophies in the National Schools Squash Champi- place and the Eyam Trophy Gala at Rydal were awarded to: C Charles (Most Im- onships. Drawn in a group with Man- School. In this later gala, the senior team proved Player); C Rhodes (Hardest chester Grammar School, Stonyhurst finished in first place, so retaining the Player). College, Hulme Grammar School, trophy for the third year in a row. Evening entertainments consisted of Oldham, and High Storrs School, Shef- Our final competition of the year was bowling, swimming and a pancake party field, we won two and lost two of our the Division 2 School Team Champion- with a presentation and disco on the final fixtures - a creditable performance from ships in June. This is the last time that this night. A shopping expedition to the an inexperienced team. competition will be held at the end of the Hague and a visit to the Omniversum Throughout, the boys showed deter- school year. In future, both the Divi- (360° sight and sound experience) com- mination and improved with nearly every sional rounds and the National Finals pleted a very busy, successful tour. match, and most will be available for will be held within one school year. This next year’s competition. year we entered teams in four age groups,

47 Other Sport the Junior Boys’ and Girls’ and the Inter- Patrick Sztukowski, Martin Edwards, where the second pair of Robert Worsley mediate Boys’ and Girls’. All teams were James Westcott, Adam Higgins, Dan and Ian Spencer were able to level the swimming a year out of age and so their Worthington. score by defeating the opposing first performances did not produce any wins CEK pair. In the Cheshire Cup we met a good this year. However, the Intermediate Wilmslow HS team who had two very Girls’ Team of Jackie Barker, Joanne U15 experienced players and although we Pilkington, Emma Johnstone and Claire The U15 team has enjoyed a successful won one of the singles matches, we were Riseley are to be congratulated on their season. All the friendly school matches unable to win both the doubles. fine second place in the Freestyle Relay. were won easily. Against Bolton School, It was an enjoyable season and the AMC James Horrocks and Aidan Tarran-Jones lessons for the future are clear. It is as first pair played an excellent doubles important to play as a pair, to learn to match against their opposite first pair. complement each other and to remem- The match was drawn 5-7, 7-6, after ber at this level that most points are won Tennis some incredibly hard hitting and accu- because of unforced errors. Consistent rate placing by both pairs. We reached serving, controlled groundstrokes and Senior Teams the dizzy heights early in the season, but confident volleys are the hallmarks of a After waiting many years, the first team did not manage to emulate that standard successful tennis team and this must be finally beat MGS in a one-sided fixture on of play in the Midland Bank or the the aim for next year. the first Saturday of the season. Prospects Cheshire Cup. The team reached the The following boys represented the for the remainder of the season seemed Cheshire Regional Final of the Midland school at U14 level: Nick Parnell (Cap- very good, but unfortunately the weather Bank and were shown the corners of the tain); Tom Hawkwood; Robert Worsley; was poor, especially at weekends, and court by a talented and sound Lymm HS Ian Spencer; James Halle; Dominic the incessant rain caused many schools team in the early days of September. Sztukowski; Jordan Leigh and Tom Byers. to cancel fixtures rather than risk travel- However, the U15 B team, captained by ling a long way to play in pouring rain. Philip Tsalikis, won the Midland Bank B King’s Chester were the exception when Final convincingly. U13 on 21st June, the middle of the summer, After beating All Hallows, Tarporley, Overall the results this year have been they arrived with half a team and by the St Nicholas Hartford, the U15 A team met mixed. In the early part of the season the time the remainder had turned up, the Calday Grange in the final of the Chesh- team suffered three defeats in the first match had been abandoned due to tor- ire Cup. Calday Grange were stronger four matches, but managed to recover rential rain. across the board and our only match was some form to win two and draw two of With the majority of the team doing won by Oliver Jones who fought for the remaining four. However, in the examinations, it was clear that the play- every point and for whom no rally ever Midland Bank Cup there was more suc- ers did not have sufficient time to prac- seemed to be too long. cess. The A team reached the county tise. Nevertheless, they only lost three The icing on the cake for the first two final before losing to the Grange School matches during the season against some pairs was the Public Schools’ Champion- and the B team went one better winning strong opposition. In the final of the ship at Eton College. In the Boys’ U15 their county competition, albeit very Cheshire Senior Cup, they were beaten tournament James Horrocks and Aidan narrowly in the final. 1-5 by Rensby High School and in the Tarran-Jones lost to Charterhouse II (2-6, Unfortunately, three school matches semi-final of zone 4 of the Glanvill Cup 5-7) in the Thomas Bowl and to Radley were cancelled either because of the (national knockout competition) they I (6-4, 2-6, 1-6) in the Plate. David Leech weather or by opposition withdrawal lost 2-4 away to Calday Grange on the and Oliver Jones beat Warwick School I and others were restricted to just four Wirral. The other defeat was to a very (3-6, 7-6, 6-1) and then surprisingly lost players. As a result, fewer players were strong Bradford Grammar School side in to Cheltenham I (3-6, 6-2, 2-6). However, involved, although the B team cup com- our first ever fixture at first team level. the experience of Eton is always worth- petition was some compensation. The Chris Hill and Richard Shelmerdine, our while as it sharpens our perspective in weather also conspired to make many most senior pair, had a good season and the tennis world. We are suddenly aware matches rather miserable affairs with Patrick Sztukowski, once more, contrib- of the abundance of talent beyond Chesh- much tennis played in the rain. uted a great deal to the success of the ire. The first pair of Adam Burr and Alastair team. The most enthusiastic players were The following represented the school McVeigh played some good tennis, but Nick Taylor and Dave Millington who at U15 level: J Horrocks (Captain); A lacked real consistency. However, they played every week and eventually earned Tarran-Jones; D Leech; O Jones; P Tsalikis; played some good singles matches in the a permanent position in the first team. T Vaughan-Jones; W Roberts; E Coxson; various cup competitions. Jonathan The U16 team consisting of Martin and M Greaves. Gartside, Jonathan Levitt and Liam Owen Edwards, Dan Worthington, Adam also played regularly and contributed Higgins and James Westcott did extremely U14 well to the team performances. well in progressing to the semi-final of The U14 team had a reasonably success- The following played in the teams: A the U16 Cheshire Cup, but were beaten ful season. Three matches were won Burr; A McVeigh; J Gartside; J Levitt; L by Calday Grange, the eventual winners, convincingly against Bolton, Stockport Owen; B Jones; T Woodland; P Stewart; in a hard fought contest. GS and Bradford GS. The match against J Watts; B Clifford; N Griffiths. Players: Richard Shelmerdine, Chris the Grange was not completed and the ICW Hill, Gordon Payne, John Tsalikis, Dave result was adjudicated on the progress of Millington, Nick Taylor, James Robinson, the final set. The two matches which David Wildey, David Beech, John were drawn against MGS and Marple Schofield, Chris Greenham, Andrew Hall School were where we played our Partington, Antony Wiatr, Michael best tennis. The highlight of the season Hordley, Ross Pellatt, Jonathan Wilson, was a hard fought match against MGS

48 Appendix 1 Staff

I C Warburton, MA Hons, St John’s College, Cambridge, Teaching Staff Mathematics, Certificate of Education, Cambridge

Headmaster: A G Silcock, MA Hons, Exhibitioner of Jesus A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle- College, Oxford, Modern Languages, Diploma of Education, upon-Tyne Oxford K L Perriss, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham, Phys Deputy Headmaster: K W W Aikin, BA Hons, University Ed/History, Certificate of Education, Loughborough College, London, History, Certificate of Education, London D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough Deputy Headmaster: Dr A Brown, PhD, MSc, BSc Hons, College, BA(Open), Educational Studies University of Manchester, Chemistry T J Adams, BA Hons, New College, Oxford, History, Principal of Sixth Form Division: I A Wilson, MA Hons, Teachers’ Training Diploma, St Peter’s College, Saltley Jesus College, Cambridge, Economics, BA (Open) Dr B G Caswell, PhD, BSc Hons, CEng, CPhys, MBCS, Principal of Boys’ Division: W D Beatson, BA Hons, MInstP, Van Mildert College, Durham, Applied Physics and University of Lancaster, Biological Sciences, MEd, University Electronics of Keele, PGCE, St Martin’s College of Education, Lancaster, C E Kinshott, BEd Hons, University of Keele C Biol, MIBiol G Laurence, MA Hons, New College, Oxford, Mathematics, Principal of Girls’ Division: Dr B Despontin, PhD, BA Certificate of Education, Oxford Hons, University of Wales, Psychology, PGCE, University of Bath, MA, English, Cardiff S H Skeens, BA Hons, University of Reading, German, Diploma of Education, Reading D J Jones, BSc, University of Wales (Aberystwyth), Geography, Geology, Economics, Diploma of Education, C J Buckland, BSc Hons (Microbiology), Chelsea College, Aberystwyth London, MSc (Applied Fish Biology), Plymouth Polytechnic G P Wilson, LLB, University of Durham, Diploma of Mrs A M Cooper, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Education, London Chemistry M Badger, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Geography, M G Hart, MA Hons, Scholar of Keble College, Oxford, Diploma of Education, Nottingham Geography, Certificate of Education, Oxford P R M Mathews, Loughborough College, Diploma of Phy- P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, sical Education, Hons, Diploma of Education, Nottingham Physics, PGCE, Manchester P Seddon, NDD, DA (Manc), ATD with Distinction, D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education Manchester Dr C P Hollis, PhD, BSc Hons, CPhys, MInstP, University P N Davies, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Chemistry, of Leeds, Physics Certificate of Education, Alsager T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics, Certificate B Edwards, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, Philosophy of Education, Brunel D C Hill, BA Hons, University of Southampton, History, R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General Arts, Certificate of Education, Southampton, M Phil MA, Phys Ed, Leeds, PGCE, Loughborough M Aiers, BSc Hons, University of Leeds, CPhys, MInstP, Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music, Certificate of Education, Manchester Certificate of Education, Cambridge L A Batchelor, BA Hons, University of Dublin, French/ B J Ellis, BA Hons, Hatfield College, Durham, Geography, Russian, Higher Diploma of Education, Dublin PGCE, Alsager J Mellor, Diploma, Hons, Loughborough College, Certificate Revd R J Craig, BA, Test Div, Trinity College, Dublin, of Distinction, University of Nottingham, Arts and Crafts, Certificate of Education, Birmingham Certificate of Education, Nottingham P Murray, BA Hons, Scholar of Trinity College, J R Hidden, BA Hons, University of London, History of Art, Cambridge,History & Theology, Certificate of Education, Certificate of Education, Maria Grey College of Education Manchester Polytechnic A J Jordan, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, Economics, D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics, Certificate of Certificate of Education, Leeds Education, Durham N St C Phillips, BA Hons, Queen’s College, Oxford, Mod- Mrs A M Stanway, BA Hons, University of Leeds, English, ern Languages Certificate of Education A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), Mrs M A Craig, BA Hons, Trinity College, Dublin, French English, Certificate of Education, Southampton and Italian

49 Appendix 1 Staff

J R Doughty, Teaching Certificate, City of Sheffield Training Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Physical College, MEd, University of Leicester Education, Liverpool Mrs G Taylor, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, English, Mrs J Hubbard, BA Hons, University of Newcastle-upon- PGCE, Liverpool Tyne, German, PGCE, Newcastle-upon-Tyne J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics, A Levin, BA Hons, University of Sussex, English & American PGCE, Liverpool Literature Mrs R S Hardman, I M Marsh College of Physical J McCarrick, HNC, Mech Eng, IMechIE, Technical Teachers' Education, Liverpool, Certificate of Education Certificate, Bolton College of Education P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, University C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, of Durham, Certificate of Education Mathematics, PGCE, Cambridge Mrs G D Turner, BA Hons, University College of North J D Nuttall, BA Hons, St Peter's College, Oxford, Philosophy Wales, Bangor, English Language and Literature, PGCE, & Theology, PGCE, Westminster College London, Goldsmiths’ College Mrs K Stutchbury, MA Hons, Brasenose College, Oxford, F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certificate Chemistry, PGCE, Oxford of Education Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, History, P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, Physical MA, University of Liverpool Education, Sports Science and History, PGCE, Cardiff Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geology, University of Sheffield, BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of PGCE, Manchester Higher Education, Phys Ed & Geography, PGCE, Leeds M Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & Dr A M Cohen, PhD, University of Manchester, Radio Design, Graphic Design, PGCE, London Astronomy, BSc Hons, University of Exeter, Physics, FRAS Mrs R Marcall, BA Hons, University of London, English Miss J Eccles, BA Hons, University of Birmingham, Theo- and Modern Languages, PGCE, London logy, PGCE, Durham P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Mrs S Gibson, Certificate of Education, Mather College of Environmental Science, PGCE, Leeds Education, LGSM Teacher’s Diploma in Speech and Drama Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English, Geography, PGCE, Reading PGCE, Aberdeen Mrs S Brown, BMus Hons, University of Nottingham, Dr R W Grime, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Diploma of Education, Cambridge, LRAM, ARCM Chemistry, PGCE, Manchester Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German, Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Math- PGCE, Leeds ematics with Physics, PGCE, Manchester Mrs G Green, BA Hons, University of Keele, French and M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, English, Certificate in Education, Keele Classics Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion J E Keefe, BA Hons, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Textiles, PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic Economics H E Lock, BSc Hons, Royal School of Mines, Imperial R J Killen, BA Hons, Scholar of Magdalene College, College, London, Geology, PGCE, Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge, Modern Languages, PGCE, Leeds C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Software Dr S E Madden, PhD, University of Newcastle, BSc Hons, Engineering, PGCE, Leeds University of Nottingham, Biology, PGCE, Manchester N C J Riley, BSc Hons, University of York, Mathematics, Mrs S M Matthews, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, PGCE, York Geography, PGCE, Nottingham Miss R Sellers, BA Hons, University of Durham, Modern Mrs A P Waters, BA Hons, University of Sheffield, History, Languages, PGCE, Durham PGCE, Bristol Mrs A D Thornber, BSc, Liverpool University, Biochemistry Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Chemistry, PGCE, London T H Andrew, MA Hons, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, English M Nolan, PhD, University of Cambridge, Medicinal Chemistry, MSc, Aberdeen, Medical Physics, BSc Hons, Newcastle upon Tyne, Physics, PGCE, Sheffield

50 Appendix 1 Staff

J Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Immunology, BSc Hons, Imperial College, Non-Teaching Staff London, Biochemistry, PGCE, London. D O Smith, MInstAM, MIMgt, Bursar & Clerk to the Governors Mrs A Schreiber, MA Hons, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar Modern Languages Mrs S M Coombs, Computer Manager N Walker, BSc, St Andrew’s University, Pure Science, Mrs C Frankish Bursar’s Office PGCE, London Mrs J Illingworth, School Office Manager Miss L F Warrington, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, Mrs A Dougan, Foundation Office Classics, PGCE, Cambridge Mrs L Graham, Foundation Office Mrs J Moore, Foundation Office Junior Division Staff Mrs G Westall, Junior Division Secretary Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Mrs L C Kirby, Girls’ Division Secretary University of Leeds, Mathematics, PGCE, Leeds Mrs J S Husband, Boys’ Division Secretary Vice-Principal of Junior Division: Mrs C Beavis, MEd, Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary DASE, University of Manchester, Certificate of Education, Mrs O P Hobson, Reprographics Homerton College, Cambridge, F Coll P Mrs V B Cripps, Headmaster’s Secretary W T Bevan, Alsager Training College, Teachers’ Training Mrs A Taylor, Admissions Secretary Diploma Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs J E Smith, Teachers’ Training Diploma, Derby College Mrs S J Bream, SRN, School Nurse, Fence Avenue Mrs P J Aspinwall, BEd Hons, Homerton College, Mrs M E Grant, School Shop Manageress Cambridge Mrs B Ault, School Shop Assistant Miss F A M Chisholm, BA (QTS) Hons, University of Mrs G Parry, BA (Open), ALA, Foundation Librarian Warwick, Geography Mrs J Laidlaw, ALA, Librarian, Boys’ Division Miss S J Green, BEd Hons, St Martin’s College, University Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant of Lancaster Mrs E J Spicer, Bookshop Manageress Mrs C J Hulme-McKibbin, BEd Hons, Homerton College, C F Potter, Estates Manager Cambridge Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office Miss H I Wheeler, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, M Lawlor, School Engineer Sports and Exercise Science, PGCE, Charlotte Mason P Sutcliffe, School Porter, Cumberland Street College of Education K Dunkley, School Porter, Fence Avenue P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, S Moores, School Groundsman Melbourne D Hopes, AVA Engineer Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic S Leah, AVA Technician Science, BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology, Mrs J A McLaughlin, BSc Hons, Biology Technician PGCE, Manchester Mrs C Miller, Technician S C James, BA Hons, University of Hull, History, PGCE, P Jackson, Senior Science Technician Bristol Mrs C Hadden, General Science Technician Mrs A Lea, BMus Hons, University of Manchester, Diploma P Dobson, ATI, ARTCS, Physics Technician in Orchestral Studies, Goldsmiths College, London, PGCE, Manchester Mrs A Major, HNC, Technician, Girls’ Division Mrs A Woods, BSc Hons, Technician, Girls’ Division Miss C S Priestley, BA Hons, University of Lancaster, English, PGCE, Cambridge Miss G Clowes, Foundation Catering Officer Mrs H Wilcox, Catering Officer, Cumberland Street S Taylor, Catering Officer, Fence Avenue S Carter, BA, Press Officer

51 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Hammond A C D ...... GStd, G, Ger, H A Level Results 1997 Harle R K ...... BStd, E, GStd, M Cambridge, Oxford, NEAB, Oxford & Cambridge, Heap C A ...... C, G, Geol and AEB Examinations Hepplestone A J ...... C, Ec, GStd, M Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; C: Chemistry; Comp: Computing; CompIT: Computing, Informa- Hibbert R G ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P tion Technology; D&T: Design & Technology; Ec: Economics; E: Hill C J ...... B, G, C (AS) English; ELang: English Language; F: French; FM: Further Math- Hirst J P ...... B, C, M ematics; GStd: General Studies; G: Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: German; H: History; L: Law; M: Mathematics; Mus: Music; Hoare N A ...... BStd, Comp, G Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; RStd: Religious Studies; TStd: Thea- Hobbs S M ...... B, C, GStd, G tre Studies. Hopkins E C ...... E, G, Ger (AS): Advanced Supplementary Subject Hopkins P A ...... B, C, GStd, P, M (AS) Hudson N J ...... BStd, GStd, G, Ger, M (AS) Abbotts M C...... FM, GStd, Ger, M, P Hussain A A ...... B, C, GStd, M, Phil (AS) Bailey M R ...... C, M, P Huxley J L ...... E, GStd, H, Mus Ballon B R ...... B, C, G, GStd Jackson M S ...... C, M, P Barnes L E G ...... BStd, C, G Jenkins T A ...... BStd, GStd, G, Ger Bell R J ...... BStd, G, H Johnson S R ...... B, C, G Beswick L J ...... A&D, BStd, G Jones S O ...... B, BStd, C Billington C J ...... BStd, E, G Keep J A ...... BStd, Comp, GStd, G Bromley G P S ...... Comp, D&T, P Khan O ...... B, C, M, L (AS) Brooks D S S ...... E, F, GStd, H Kinsey A F ...... BStd, F, GStd, H Brown B J J ...... C, M, P, L (AS) Mabelis J ...... F, Ger, RStd Brown S L ...... BStd, Ec, E, GStd Maddocks M J...... BStd, E, H, Phil (AS) Browne J A ...... E, TStd, CompIT (AS), ELang (AS) Maher A G R...... C, GStd, Ger, M Buckley C J ...... BStd, Comp, GStd, G Maher B B ...... B, C, E, Phil (AS) Buttery D G H ...... E, FM, GStd, H, M Malkin C J R ...... B, C, GStd, P, M (AS) Campbell J D ...... BStd, GStd, G McLeod A D J ...... Ger, C (AS), CompIT (AS), ELang Chruszcz E C ...... BStd, E, H (AS) Chung E Y T ...... Comp, FM, GStd, G, M Mellor M J ...... C, M, P, L (AS) Close A E ...... Comp, Ec, M Millington D J ...... BStd, F, GStd, Ger Cook A A ...... A&D, Comp, M Morgan A J ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P Cooke N S ...... B, M, C (AS) Morgan M C ...... BStd, GStd, G, Ger Cripps S ...... B, E, G Morley N S ...... B, BStd, Comp Cummings R C ...... BStd, G, Ger Morris N ...... B, C, Comp, Law (AS) Davies R...... B, Geol, C (AS) Nicholson S P H ...... A&D, Comp, G Denton J C ...... BStd, TStd, CompIT (AS), ELang Osborn E M ...... C, GStd, M, P (AS) Oxley N J ...... C, GStd, M, P Distefano M G ...... A&D, E, H Pavey A R ...... Ec, E, GStd, H Drabble M...... BStd, F, GStd, G, Ec (AS) Payne G B ...... BStd, H, M Dunning A J ...... GStd, G, Ger, H Phillips J M ...... B, C, G Egerton K J ...... Ec, G, M Pike T A ...... A&D, GStd, H Emmett G A ...... Ec, E, GStd, H Ravenscroft S A ...... A&D, E, GStd, RStd, Phil (AS) Emslie A D...... BStd, E, TStd Reeves T M ...... E, Ger, H Farrar J S ...... C, FM, M, P Rendell N W ...... E, Ger, H Farrar R M ...... A&D, E, Mus Riley A N ...... E, GStd, G, Ger Flinn R D J ...... A&D, BStd, G Robinson J P ...... E, GStd, H, M, Phil (AS) Freear M R ...... E, H, P, Phil (AS) Rowe C N ...... BStd, E, GStd, G Fryer A J ...... G, RStd, CompIT (AS), ELang (AS), Sanderson R B ...... BStd, G, H L (AS) Sareen A ...... Ec, H, CompIT (AS), ELang (AS), Garner E ...... BStd, E, GStd Law (AS) Giles S R ...... A&D, GStd, H, ELang (AS) Seidl E J ...... Ger Haboubi H H ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P Sellars M J ...... B, C, FM, M Hadfield T C ...... BStd, GStd, G, Ger Serafi J...... GStd, Mus, TStd Hagan L ...... Ec, E, G Shelmerdine R D ...... B, C, G

52 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Skinner A M ...... BStd, E, CompIT (AS), ELang (AS) 5RGD Slater L A ...... A&D, E, F, GStd Allen J M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, RE Slater S J...... BStd, G, A&D (AS), Ec (AS) Bromley N D A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Smart D J ...... BStd, E, GStd, G Byrom D E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, G, D Smethurst M S ...... E, F, Ger Haboubi S H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Smith J E ...... C, M, CompIT (AS), ELang (AS) Ham A A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Swain K T ...... BStd, F, GStd, M Johnson T M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, D Taylor D R G ...... B, C, M, Phil (AS) Ketley M A R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, CDT Taylor N J ...... BStd, GStd, M, P Mason S A...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Towns J N ...... C, Geol, TStd McVitie D J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) Tsalikis J A ...... C, M, P, Phil (AS) Mellor D A S ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Ward S P ...... BStd, Comp, GStd, M Ostrowski M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Whatmough A C...... E, GStd, H, TStd, Phil (AS) Reid A S ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G Wickramaratne C ...... B, C (AS), CompIT (AS), ELang Shea R J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D (AS) Sleeman T D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, RE Wilkinson H J ...... BStd, G, Geol Swain ...... M, C Williams C M N ...... BStd, E, GStd, G Wilkinson R R...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, CDT Wood P S ...... D&T, G Woodcock S F ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Yates A J ...... BStd, G, Geol 5PRMM London University Examinations & Assessment Council Anderton M P N ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Chung K ...... A Level Chinese: Ashton B V ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) Bissett J M M ...... E, EL, M, B, F, G GCSE Results 1997 Bond A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) MEG and NEAB Clarke J A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, CDT(T) Cross A I ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; CDT: CDT Design & Communication; CDT(T): CDT Design & Technology; Dicken S J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, RE D: Drama; E: English; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: George W M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Geography; Ger: German; H: History; I: Italian; L: Latin; M: Grimes T E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT Mathematics; Mu: Music; P: Physics; Po: Polish; RE: Religious Education; S: Spanish; Sc: Science Dual Award; U: Ukranian. Heap R J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G The following candidates gained grades A-C: Johnson G J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, A&D Smith J B ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, H, G 5NCJR Spencer A D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, H, CDT(T) Adams P B ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) Stewart D M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, D Allcock A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT(T) Tongue T E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, CDT Anderson P J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, D, CDT Westwood M J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G Barringer C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, A&D Whiteley B J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Bush S E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Yarwood J F ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) Crawford T M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G, I Dafforn R J...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G 5PI Flynn A T ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Barber J M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, G Goodsell R J P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Bithell ...... E, B, C Greenwood R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT Constantinis Z M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Hart P M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, Mu Dinham R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Hirst C R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Edwards M P J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G McAulay D C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, D Emslie R J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Mitchell J P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, Mu Farrar D R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, D Petty T C J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H, Mu, I Friday A C...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Ritchie J P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Halman M R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Seaborn M D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Kalthoeber J...... E, EL, M, C, G, Mu Wills E W ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Lees R R O ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, G Masheder T J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(T) McGaul P E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G

53 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Park C I ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G 5TJA Priestnall A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, A&D Allday C E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, D Savage O T ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, H, G Dale D W ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, D Spicer J E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Fidler T S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, H, D Turner ...... E, M, C, P, F, Ger, H, CDT Grant T A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, A&D Ward D A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, Mu Higgins A S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, RE Jackson B T ...... M, Sc, F, H, G 5CPH McGlashan J P C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, G Ainsworth S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, Mu Montaldo M A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, H, G, D Aldcroft A R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, G, Mu Oliver J G ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, D Basnett G T ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Pilkington A J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, RE Blagg R T ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, CDT Roberts M G ...... EL, M, Sc, Ger Brocklehurst D W ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, CDT(T) Scott A R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Brooks J M Q ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, RE Scott D H ...... E, EL, M, Ger, H, G Challiner S M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, RE South J D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, CDT(T) Daniels R J A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, CDT Spencer J P ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, RE Harrison D R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G Sztukowski P J...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, RE, Po Kane A I O ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Worthington M D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Livesley J...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, Mu Robinson A D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G 5AMC Selbie I J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Ashworth H ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, A&D, CDT Senn M E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, A&D Axon R ...... E, EL, M, B, Ger, H, A&D Smith O D...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, CDT Bagshaw K ...... E, EL, M, Sc, G, A&D, D Tunwell M R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, CDT Ballarini L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Ward N A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, D Bradbrook E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, Mu Westcott M J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, G, I Clarke L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H, D Yates M S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, Mu, I Cox Z ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, A&D Davies E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, D 5SHS Davies L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, D Beech A D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, CDT Dobson E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, A&D Bradley J A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, RE Farquhar K...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, D Eden-Green O B ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, D Grattan M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, CDT Irwin R T ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, CDT, S Harle V ...... E, EL, M, Ger, D Livesley S M J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, A&D Jamison J...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger Mairs G J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, RE Lee J ...... B, C, P McKenzie J S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G Leeson J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G McNamara M M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, RE Price N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, A&D Orme J A J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, RE Smith A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, G, D Perring N A J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, D Solomon N...... E, EL, M, Sc, H, G, A&D Renshaw C J E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, CDT(T) Spencer V ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, A&D, D Richbell M J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Watkinson E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, A&D Sahni K ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, D Wilson H...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, A&D, Mu Smith T A N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, RE Wilson R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H Sumner A G T ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, D Sweetzer J W ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, D Others Tibbles O J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, RE, A&D Dodd J P ...... U Unterhalter A J D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, D Gibson S R M ...... Mu Waring C L...... E, EL, M, Sc, RE Hughes E ...... Mu Webster R M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, H, G, D Hughes R ...... Mu Karaoghlanian N ...... Mu Morris S ...... Mu Spenda E...... Mu Chung K ...... E

54 Appendix 4 Higher Education

Pupils admitted to Higher Education 1997

Name ...... Destination ...... Subject Abbotts M C...... Southampton University ...... M Eng in Aerospace Systems Eng Bailey M R ...... Deferred (98) ...... Medicine Ballon B R ...... Leeds University (98) ...... Geography Barnes L E G ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Studies Bell R J ...... Keele University ...... Bus Admin & Human Resource Management Beswick L J ...... Stockport College ...... Art Foundation Billington C J ...... Deferred (98) Bromley G P S ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Computing Brooks D S S ...... London, Q Mary & Westfield College ...... History Brown B J J ...... BUWE ...... Business Studies & General Science Browne J A ...... University of Northumbria ...... History of Modern Art, Design & Film Brown S L ...... University of Central England (98)...... English Buckley C J ...... Sheffield Hallam University (98) ...... Business Information Systems Buttery D G H ...... Oxford, Balliol College ...... History Campbell J D ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Studies (HND) Chruszcz E C ...... Birmingham University (98) ...... Ancient History & Archaeology Chung E ...... Bristol University ...... Economics & Accountancy Close A E ...... Sheffield University ...... Economics Cook A A ...... UMIST ...... Computing Cripps S M ...... Deferred (98) Cummings R C ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Studies Denton J C ...... Salford University ...... Media and Performance Distefano M G ...... Stockport College ...... Art Foundation Drabble M...... Sheffield University ...... Business Studies & Info Management Dunning A J ...... Leicester University ...... Law Egerton K J ...... Bangor University ...... Economics Emmett G A ...... Durham University (Stockton) ...... European Studies Emslie A D...... Manchester University...... Accountancy & Law Farrar J S ...... London, Imperial College ...... Chemistry Farrar R M ...... Royal Academy of Music ...... B Music Performance Flinn R D J ...... Manchester Metropolitan University ...... Art Foundation Freear M R ...... London, University College ...... Law Fryer A J ...... Cardiff University (98)...... Sociology Garner E ...... Crewe & Alsager College (MMU) ...... Business Studies & English Giles S R ...... Manchester Metropolitan University ...... Art Foundation Haboubi H H ...... Cambridge, Emmanuel College ...... Engineering Hadfield T C ...... Leeds Metropolitan University ...... Business Information Technology (HND) Hagan L ...... Salford University ...... Quality Management Hammond A C D ...... Leeds University ...... Geography Harle R K ...... Leeds Metropolitan University ...... Business Decision Analysis Heap C A ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Building Surveying Hepplestone A J ...... Derby University ...... Business Studies Hibbert R G ...... Oxford, Brasenose College ...... Chemistry Hill C J ...... Deferred (98) Hoare N A ...... Loughborough University ...... Geography Hobbs S M ...... Twickenham, St Mary’s (98) ...... Sports Science & Geography Hopkins E C ...... Manchester University...... English & German Hopkins P A ...... Nottingham University ...... Biochemistry & Genetics Hudson N J ...... Huddersfield University ...... Business Studies Hussain A A ...... Manchester University...... Medicine

56 Appendix 4 Higher Education

Huxley J L ...... Birmingham University ...... History Jackson M S ...... York University ...... Economics & Finance Jenkins T A ...... University of Central England ...... Business Administration with German Johnson S R ...... Leeds University ...... Applied Biology & Management Studies Jones S O ...... Derby University ...... Music Technology & Audio Systems Design Keep J A ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Information Systems Kinsey A F ...... University College Chester ...... Primary Education Mabelis J ...... Edinburgh University (98) ...... French/German Maddocks M J...... York University ...... PPE Maher A G R...... Liverpool University ...... Law Maher B B ...... Southampton University (98)...... Medicine Malkin C J R ...... Durham University (98) ...... Chemistry Mellor M J ...... Teesside University ...... Information Technology McLeod A D J ...... UMIST ...... Chemistry Millington D J ...... Loughborough University ...... European Business Studies Morgan A J ...... Durham University ...... Computer Science & Maths Morgan M C ...... University of the West of England ...... Valuation and Estate Management Morley N S ...... London Royal Holloway ...... Biology for Management Morris N ...... Salford University ...... Computer Science Nicholson S P H ...... Edge Hill University College (98) ...... Sports Studies Osborn E M ...... Deferred (98) Oxley N J ...... Manchester University ...... Engineering and Business Pavey A R ...... St Andrews University ...... English Payne G B ...... Bath University ...... Business Administration Phillips J M ...... Bath University ...... Applied Biology Pike T A ...... Stockport College ...... Art Foundation Ravenscroft S A ...... Manchester University ...... Philosophy Reeves T M ...... Sheffield University ...... History Rendell N W ...... Reading University ...... History Riley A N ...... Leeds University ...... Geography Robinson J P ...... Warwick University ...... Philosophy & Psychology Rowe C N ...... BUWE ...... Business Studies Sanderson R B ...... Keele University ...... Bus Admin & Human Resource Management Sareen A ...... South Bank University ...... Business Studies with Languages Sellars M J ...... Nottingham University ...... Microbiology Serafi J...... Liverpool University (98) ...... Music & Popular Music Shelmerdine R D ...... Leeds University ...... Biological Sciences Skinner A M ...... University of Toronto Slater L A ...... Stockport College ...... Art Foundation Slater S-J...... Leeds Metropolitan University (98) ...... Accountancy & Finance Smart D J ...... Hull University ...... Accounting Smethurst M S ...... Birmingham University ...... French & German Smith J E ...... Salford University ...... Information Technology Swain K T ...... Sheffield University ...... Business Studies & Japanese Studies Taylor D R G ...... Oxford, New College ...... PPP Taylor N J ...... Leeds University ...... Management Studies Towns J N ...... Leicester University ...... Geology Tsalikis J A ...... Deferred (98) Ward S P ...... Sheffield University ...... Software Engineering Whatmough A C...... Exeter University ...... Politics and Society Wilkinson H J ...... Southampton University ...... Geography Williams C M N ...... Aberystwyth University ...... Business Studies & Economics Wood P S ...... Deferred (98)

57 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

King's School Awards Commended T U Brocklehurst Awards D G H Buttery K Chung How HIV defeats the immune H Haboubi system and how to prevent it R G Hibbert T M Thornber Buckminsterfullerene W D Brocklehurst Awards J M Phillips A C Whatmough M G Williams Emotions: what are they and how F D Brocklehurst Awards M C Abbotts does arousal affect our emotions? M J Sellars School Prizes (all age groups) William Barnett Award N Morris Maimi Wright (Computing) N Morris Pearson Award M S Smethurst Ben Davies (Poetry) A Howarth Goodlad Dobson Award J A Browne Selwyn Russell Jones Sports T A Jenkins

Special Prizes Upper School Prizes Headmaster’s Prize A C Whatmough Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) T A Pike Former Pupils' Association Awards M G Distefano M G Distefano N J Hudson Biology M J Sellars Business Studies N J Hudson Development Trust Scholarships Chemistry P A Hopkins Major Scholarships Classics (Wilmot) M J Ford Project title Divinity (Thorneycroft) J Mabelis R J Coxson Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas and Britten’s Economics (Canon F W Paul) A R Pavey Peter Grimes: a comparison English D G H Buttery D Farshchi Trouble in the stratosphere French (William Broster) J Mabelis M J Ford In Shakespeare’s four great tragedies to what extent are the heroes General Studies (T B Cartwright) D S Lee responsible for their own downfall? Geography E Hopkins A K E Hawley ‘For the rain it raineth every day’: Geology A D Flegg a study in love’s transience German (J O Nicholson) J Mabelis M R W Hordley How can endothermic reactions History (C A Bradley) D G H Buttery occur when they appear to run against the laws of Physics? Mathematics: Mechanics J A Tsalikis G E Jones Is popular opinion right in Mathematics Double H H Haboubi recording Nero as an evil man? Music R M Farrar S L Priestnall The principles and future of Philosophy A A Hussain medical and veterinary virology Physics H H Haboubi S A Rowell Drag: is it really such a drag? M R Tinker How have advances in technology Senior Choral P M Hart aided the medical world? Senior Orchestral R J Coxson Scholarships Simon Schuler Trophy J J Laurence S M Barber How effective is the Criminal Theatre Arts J C Denton Division in dealing with the modern-day range of offences? Music Scholarships N N Bhatty Parkinson’s Disease and its management Major Scholarship T C J Petty A C Cotton The physics of flight Organ Scholarship T C J Petty E A Hopkinson Igor Stravinsky: the first three ballets. Scholarship A R Aldcroft N Jaberi Are experiments on animals right or J Livesley wrong? J P Mitchell M H Kirby The feasibility of manufacturing ammonia and fertilisers in a Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) developing country L Mahmood Why should you take care of your Biology J P Mitchell heart? Chemistry A T Flynn M B M Mills The 2002 Commonwealth Games: M D Goodsell the economic impact on Manchester CDT (Design & Communication) M R Tunwell and the North West CDT (Technology) J D South M M Rahman Cloning: what is so wrong? S J Slack John Cage: musician or madman? Divinity (Thorneycroft) J M Q Brooks V Vaganov What is light? Dual Science J M Q Brooks R J Walker The male contraceptive pill: a English J Livesley viable alternative? French J Livesley D W Wildey Pollution of the environment: are German M E Senn tougher laws needed? Geography R J Dafforn History J Livesley Latin N A Ward

58 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

Mathematics R J Dafforn 2JE/PR R V Sewart Music J P Mitchell 2SG/DG M J Day Physics A T Flynn 2MP-F A R Percival M D Goodsell Divinity (Thorneycroft) A R Percival 1RSH F E Howe Middle School Prizes (Girls’ Division) 1TGN L E McEwen MHS ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup E Dobson 1AMS M E Hocknell Art & Design K E Bagshaw Divinity (Thorneycroft) S M Lennox-Kerr Biology E Dobson Chemistry R J R Wilson Fourth Year Research Projects (Boys’ Division) CDT (Design & Communication) M J N Grattan Major Awards Dual Award Science K E Bagshaw English E Dobson Project title N J Battersby Autism French M J N Grattan D C Botham The ethics of animal research Geography K E Bagshaw S C Brady Japan’s involvement in the war in the German M J N Grattan Pacific History K Farquhar M P Frederick Nuclear weapons 1945 - 21st century Music E F Bradbrook C P Gartside The effects of climate and relief on Scottish agriculture Physics R J R Wilson T A Lloyd Life in the Roman Army: weaons and Theatre Arts L Ballarini tactics Middle School Reading H K Wilson R Montgomery The Hillsborough disaster K W Mosedale Aspects of the solar system and Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) its observation Awards 4DTB J N Brown J M Aitken Did the Weimar Republic lead to 4PME R G Owen the Second World War? 4PFH O R Jones O R Barber A look at cricket R I Caswell Electronic music 4DMH J Despontin J Coates The future of space travel 4DJJ J W Robertson A S Dawson Alderley Edge: archaeology and 4JRP R J Tighe mineralogy 4PJP N J Battersby J Despontin Airpower in the 1990s 4KLP D P Tredwen T J Ferguson Formula One circuits in the 90s T S W Fox Roman Religion 3JAD S D Hart C D Holden Advances in car design 3BJE D C Lewis D J Kendrick The world of tropical aquarium fish 3ALv P J Alexander M T C Lloyd The Third World and the Dominican 3JDN A A Robson Republic Divinity (Thorneycroft) E J A Gladman T P Millican Artificial Intelligence C J Orford Cryogenics 2BE R P Burns I J Pardo UFOs and aliens 2RG R Cartmel G K Raja Ratnam Archaeology: is this just digging 2JR C Lawrence-Waterhouse in the mud? 2MH A P Wilson J M Thompson Sound equipment and stage 2RS M W Bush applications R J Tighe UFOs: fact or fiction? Divinity (Thorneycroft) R P Burns D P Tredwen American War of Independence 1COD Y D A Malins M White Nostradamus and his prophecies 1MJN L D G Simpson G E Williams The solar system 1GT D J Laird 1PW A J Harper Highly commended Divinity (Thorneycroft) A J Harper N A Cameron Scuba diving D A Carr Abortion Form Prizes (Girls’ Division) R J Higham Powering into the Millennium B J Rosamond Development of ice hockey in Britain 4LB R Z Sully H D M Young Photography and the moving image 4VCo A L Kail 4GG L J Quinn Fourth Year Research Projects (Girls’ Division) 4CH M L Williams Major Awards 4SM H Skidmore 3CHB M G E Bradbrook Project Title 3CEK R H Tunwell C E Butterworth A consideration of the rights of women 3LFW E A Thorp V F Kazmierski Speaking with beads E A E Patey-Ford Still harping on my daughter 3APW L L Lomax H Skidmore Wade - it’s not just whimsical! Divinity (Thorneycroft) R Hughes L L B Southern Terrorists or freedom fighters?

59 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

Awards J1K M D Jackson A K Beveridge Ice hockey in Manchester J1S A L Cotterill K J Coveney Tennis: how the game has changed and has it improved? Second Form Prize S E Fullaway Son of Norway J3K N Khan I F Hewitt No foot - no horse? J3S M A J O Robertson F R Jackson History of jewellery C E Jones The role of women in the 20th century. J3M T A Keys Equality achieved? J2K K E B Doncom A L Kail Can prophecy and telepathy be dis J2S M S Dunne missed as mere coincidences? J1K B W Parton A E McKeating Are you a man or a monkey? T C Bamford G P McKenzie What major discoveries have led us to J1S H V Hughes today’s knowledge and understanding of the human anatomy and physiology L Mitchell Fashion through the ages Endeavour Prize A M Quartermaine Hinduism: rites of passage J4K R Gathercole* W L Syddall From fungi to rabbits: Beatrix Potter’s J4S S Bennett* life J4M C Rice* C R Tattersall Should we unlock the labs? M L Tinker What is music therapy and how does it J3K H J Wood help people with special needs? J3S K E Ayres J3M S L Painton Highly commended J2K A Howick R Z Sully Manchester United Football Club J2S A J Rosson C Warburton A brief history of the King’s Girls’ J1K J S King Division building J1S J J Painton

Other Prizes *Broome Endeavour Prize Robert Batchelor Prizes K Y D Min R H Child Ridings Best All-Rounder Prize R Lea A Knight

Junior Division Scholarships Junior Division Prizes Alexandra Porter and David Illingworth were awarded Subject Prizes (J4 only) scholarships to enter the Senior School. English D M Illingworth GJS Mathematics D Choudhuri Science A B Tutton Geography S Comfort History N Mortimer French N Roper Art A R Davenport Music R Lea Technology A McDow Information Technology O P McConnell Religious Education S Taylor Personal & Social Science J Seddon Physical Education A Boston Swimming A Crawley Games: Boys C M Walsh Games: Girls C Rice

Form Prizes First Form Prize J4K S Brooks J4S S Haynes J4M D M Illingworth J3K R Alston J3S D R Johnson J3M H V L Shaw J2K N E P Petty J2S D T Kennerley

60 Appendix 6 Music Examinations

Junior Division Autumn Term 1996 Claire Betts ...... J4 Cello 1 Pass Rebecca Hilton ...... J4 Clarinet 1 Merit Associated Board Practical Examinations David Illingworth ...... J4 Guitar 2 Distinction Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Matthew Scott ...... J4 Piano 1 Pass Name ...... Form Instrument Grade Helen Wood ...... J3 Flute 1 Merit Simon Ainsworth ...... 5CPH Flute 7 Pass Jonathan Aitken...... 4PJP Clarinet 4 Pass Andrew Aldcroft ...... 5CPH Clarinet 6 Pass Spring Term 1997 Andrew Aldcroft ...... 5CPH Piano 4 Merit David Baskeyfield ...... 3ALv Organ 6 Distinction Sixth Form and Boys’ Division James Beaumont ...... 1PW Clarinet 1 Merit Associated Board John Beech ...... 3JAD Cornet 4 Pass Name ...... Form Instrument Grade David Botham ...... 4JRP Flute 6 Merit Edward Coxson ...... 4PJP Flute 7 Pass Richard Caswell ...... 4PJP Tuba 5 Merit Richard Coxson ...... L6FW Piano 8 Pass Tim Egerton ...... 2RG Trombone 3 Distinction Charles Davenport ...... 2RG Saxophone 2 Pass Jonathan Gartside...... 2BE Clarinet 2 Merit Tim Davies ...... 3ALv Guitar 1 Merit Edward Gladman ...... 3BJE Saxophone 3 Pass Elizabeth Hopkinson .. L6THA Flute 7 Distinction Mark Greaves ...... 4PFH Piano 5 Pass Ben Jones ...... 2BE Guitar 1 Distinction Robert Greer ...... 3JAD Cello 4 Pass Daniel Laird ...... 1GT Guitar 2 Distinction Tom Healey ...... 2MTH Clarinet 2 Merit Jonathan Lane ...... 4KLP Guitar 1 Merit Colin Hinchliffe ...... 1PW Clarinet 2 Distinction Tristan Millican ...... 4DJJ Guitar 4 Pass Oliver Jones ...... 4PFH Piano 7 Pass James Ollier ...... 1CO’D Piano 1 Pass Adam Maher ...... U6ICW Clarinet 8 Pass Thom Petty ...... 5NCJR Saxophone 8 Distinction Jonathan Mitchell ...... 5NCJR Flute 6 Merit Philip Reynolds ...... 4JRP Piano 1 Merit John Redfern ...... 3ALv Cornet 4 Pass Jamie Serafi ...... U6HEL Piano 8 Pass William Roberts ...... 4JRP Clarinet 7 Merit Leigh Simpson ...... 1MN Piano 2 Pass William Roberts ...... 4JRP Percussion 4 Merit Jamie Serafi ...... U6HEL Clarinet 6 Pass Trinity College of Music Jay Watson...... 2MTH Cornet 3 Pass Oliver Barber ...... 4PFH Violin 4 Pass Jonathan Kendon ...... L6DCH Violin 7 Distinction

Girls’ Division Sean Owens ...... 1CO’D Violin 3 Pass Amanda Barber ...... 2SG Saxophone 2 Pass Anna Betts ...... 3CEK Clarinet 4 Pass Girls’ Division Emma Bowers ...... 2MP-F Clarinet 1 Merit Associated Board Hannah Gray ...... 2JE Flute 2 Merit Heather Brunt ...... 1AMS Flute 2 Pass Lauren Hindle...... 2MP-F Trombone 2 Pass Kimberley Byrom ...... 2MP-F Flute 2 Pass Anna McKeating ...... 4VCo Flute 8 Merit Rosie Childs ...... 1RSH Piano 3 Pass Jenny Mayo ...... 3LFW Flute 2 Pass Jenna Crossley ...... 1TGN Flute 1 Pass Rebecca Morris ...... 3CEK Clarinet 3 Merit Melanie Day ...... 2SG Piano 1 Pass Esme Patey-Ford ...... 4LB Cello 5 Merit Katie Farrimond ...... 4GG Flute 5 Pass Abigail Reeder ...... 2SG Flute 1 Distinction Alex Hibbert ...... 4VCo Piano 7 Merit Harriet Shaw ...... 4VCo Cornet 3 Pass Lyndsay Lomax ...... 3APW Trombone 2 Merit Beth Swindlehurst ...... 4GG Clarinet 3 Pass Diana West ...... 4GG Clarinet 2 Pass Michelle Tinker ...... 4SM Flute 5 Pass Tori Wheeldon ...... 3APW Flute 3 Pass Caroline Walters ...... 1AMS Piano 1 Pass Jessica Williams ...... 4SM Guitar 2 Pass Victoria Weaver ...... 2MP-F Clarinet 3 Pass Michelle Williams ...... 4SM Flute 4 Pass Victoria Williams ...... 2SG Saxophone 2 Pass

61 Appendix 6 Music Examinations

Junior Division Kimberley Darling ...... 1AMS A Saxophone 2 Merit Jayne Armstrong...... J4S Piano 1 Pass Natasha Lyons ...... 4CH Flute 3 Pass Alex Basford ...... J4K Flute 2 Pass Alex Coates...... 2JE Flute 1 Pass Alex Crawley ...... J4S Piano 1 Pass Abigail Wilson ...... 2SG Flute 3 Pass Sarah Levitt ...... J4M Piano 3 Pass Joanne Adams ...... 3CHB A Saxophone 4 Pass Alex MacLaren ...... J3K Singing 2 Merit Sara Christmas ...... 1RSH Flute 2 Merit Eve Marchant ...... J2S Singing 1 Merit Sarah Spicer ...... 1TGN T Saxophone 4 Merit Chloe Mather ...... J3M Piano 1 Merit Alison Harber ...... 4LB Flute 6 Pass Naomi Mortimer ...... J4K Flute 2 Merit Philippa Lennox ...... 1TGN A Saxophone 3 Pass Lorna Powell ...... J4M Cello 2 Merit Hannah Gray ...... 2JE Flute 3 Merit Jessica Seddon ...... J4M Piano 3 Distinction Juliet McLeod...... 4SM Flute 5 Pass Becky-Kate Smalley .... 3APW Flute 5 Pass Trinity College of Music Stephanie Ledigo ...... 1TGN Euphonium 2 Pass Lisa Walker ...... J3M Violin 1 Merit Kimberley Osborne .....4CH Guitar 3 Pass Sophie Murphy ...... 2JE Guitar 1 Pass Margaret Spence...... 4VCo Guitar 3 Pass

Summer Term 1997 Kate Owens ...... 1RSH Flute 2 Pass Katy Mills ...... 3CHB Piano 7 Pass Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Fiona Howe ...... 1RSH Flute 2 Merit Associated Board Sian Fullaway ...... 4LB Trumpet 7 Pass Name ...... Form Instrument Grade John Rees...... 1GT Guitar 1 Distinction Junior Division Jonathan Mitchell ...... 5NCJP Piano 6 Merit Aimee Rosson...... J2S Piano 1 Pass Richard Caswell ...... 4PJP Euphonium 7 Pass Matthew Scott ...... J4S Flute 2 Merit George Laughton ...... 1CO’D F Horn 5 Merit Tom Starkie ...... J2S Piano 1 Pass Alex Wilson ...... 2MH A Saxophone 3 Merit Naomi Mortimer ...... J4K Flute 3 Pass Nick Rice ...... 2RG A Saxophone 1 Pass William Laughton ...... J3S A Saxophone 1 Merit Michael Holden ...... 1CO’D A Saxophone 2 Pass Roxanne Odd ...... J4M Flute 1 Pass Andrew Rees ...... 2RG Oboe 4 Pass Roslyn Gathercole ...... J4 Piano 2 Pass Richard Dooley ...... 2BE A Saxophone 3 Pass Samantha Waite...... J4K Clarinet 1 Merit Anthony Murphy ...... 2RS Trumpet 4 Pass Becky Stanford ...... J2K Flute 1 Distinction Matthew Barker ...... 2BE A Saxophone 3 Pass Jessica Seddon ...... J4 Flute 4 Merit Chris Gartside ...... 4PJP Trumpet 5 Pass Jayne Brooke ...... L6JMr A Saxophone 5 Merit Distinction ...... 2 David Emm ...... 1MN Flute 3 Pass Merit ...... 18 Keith Mosedale...... 4KLP A Saxophone 4 Merit Pass ...... 35 Philip Reynolds ...... 4JRP Trumpet 7 Merit Gareth Steele ...... 1GT Tuba 3 Merit Rupert Kendal ...... 2MH Percussion 4 Merit Matthew Beattie ...... 3JAD Trumpet 4 Pass

Girls’ Division Anna Steele...... 3CHB Flute 6 Pass Amy Broom ...... 1RSH A Saxophone 3 Pass Jenny Mayo ...... 3LFW Flute 3 Pass Anna Beveridge ...... 4LB T Saxophone 5 Merit Lauren Hindle...... 2MP-F Flute 3 Pass Dwynwen Burston ...... 3LFW Flute 3 Pass

62 Appendix 7 Sports Results

U15 A XV Rugby Results Opponent ...... Result For Against RGS, Lancaster ...... Lost 10 29 1st XV KES, Aston ...... Won 55 14 Opponent ...... Result For Against Leftwich HS* ...... Won 70 5 RGS Lancaster ...... Lost 19 29 QEGS, Wakefield ...... Lost 0 13 KES Aston ...... Lost 14 29 Manchester GS ...... Won 26 7 QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 9 29 Bishop Heber’s* ...... Won 20 3 Manchester GS ...... Won 23 10 Woodhouse Grove ...... Won 15 8 Woodhouse Grove ...... Won 18 8 St Ambrose ...... Won 27 17 St Ambrose College ...... Won 48 14 Newcastle-u-Lyme ...... Won 12 5 Newcastle HS ...... Won 22 10 Bramhall HS* ...... Won 50 0 Wirral GS ...... Won 24 10 Calday Grange HS* ...... Drawn 22 22 Birkenhead School ...... Won 50 10 Wirral GS ...... Lost 15 21 Arnold School...... Won 23 0 Birkenhead ...... Won 29 12 KES Lytham ...... Won 53 8 Arnold ...... Won 34 0 Bradford GS ...... Won 20 10 KES, Lytham ...... Won 57 7 St Edward’s College ...... Won 22 3 Bradford GS ...... Won 41 7 Merchant Taylor’s ...... Won 21 12 St Edward’s ...... Won 58 0 Merchant Taylors...... Won 33 5 2nd XV Stockport GS ...... Won 15 0 Opponent ...... Result For Against * Daily Mail Cup (Cheshire U15s) Mackay College, Chile ...... Lost 0 5 Lancaster RGS ...... Lost 7 16 U15 B XV King Edward VI GS, Aston ...... Won 17 13 Opponent ...... Result For Against Queen Elizabeth’s GS ...... Lost 17 19 RGS, Lancaster ...... Lost 12 50 Manchester GS ...... Won 25 22 KES, Aston ...... Won 29 7 Woodhouse Grove School ...... Won 20 0 Wirral GS ...... Lost 22 43 St Ambrose College ...... Won 58 0 Marple Hall A ...... Won 67 7 Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 29 11 Cheadle Hulme A ...... Won 37 15 Wirral GS ...... Won 21 15 Birkenhead School ...... Won 25 5 U14 A XV Arnold School...... Won 45 0 Opponent ...... Result For Against Kirkham GS ...... Cancelled Lancaster RGS ...... Won 35 21 Cheadle Hulme School ...... Cancelled KES, Aston ...... Lost 20 22 Adams GS ...... Cancelled QEGS, Wakefield ...... Lost 20 38 King Edward VII School ...... Won 36 22 Manchester GS ...... Won 42 24 Bradford GS ...... Won 24 14 Woodhouse Grove ...... Lost 12 41 St Edward’s College ...... Won 57 0 St Ambrose ...... Lost 10 31 Merchant Taylor’s ...... Won 20 15 The Hague, Amsterdam ...... Won 57 33 Stockport GS ...... Lost 17 26 Castricum Select ...... Won 66 5 Wirral GS ...... Won 24 7 Newcastle-u-Lyme ...... Won 38 29 Cheadle Hulme School 1st XV ... Lost 22 31 Wirral GS ...... Lost 5 46 Kirkham GS ...... Cancelled 3rd XV Birkenhead ...... Won 27 5 Opponent ...... Result For Against Arnold ...... Lost 19 31 Lancaster RGS ...... Lost 12 27 Adams GS ...... Cancelled KES Aston ...... Won 43 27 KES, Lytham ...... Won 29 0 QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 7 50 Bradford GS ...... Lost 0 14 Woodhouse Grove School ...... Won 75 3 St Edward’s, Liverpool ...... Won 63 5 Newcastle HS ...... Won 12 7 Merchant Taylors...... Won 39 5 Wirral GS ...... Drawn 10 10 Weaverham HS...... Won 66 5 Birkenhead School ...... Won 32 14 Stockport GS ...... Won 56 0 Bradford GS ...... Lost 22 51 Merchant Taylor’s ...... Lost 0 22 U14 B XV Weaverham HS...... Won 44 10 Opponent ...... Result For Against Lancaster RGS ...... Lost 10 27 U16 XV KES, Aston ...... Won 37 29 Opponent ...... Result For Against St Ambrose ...... Won 43 31 Bishop Heber HS ...... Won 30 12 Newcastle-u-Lyme ...... Won 72 0 Stockport ...... Won 29 27 Wirral GS ...... Lost 5 22 Ormskirk GS* ...... Won 32 0 Tarporley A XV ...... Lost 19 31 Merchant Taylor’s** ...... Lost 10 32 Arnold ...... Won 22 14 Marple Hall A XV ...... Lost 14 55 * 1st round Floodlit Cup Bradford GS ...... Cancelled ** Quarter final Floodlit Cup Merchant Taylors...... Cancelled Cheadle Hulme A XV...... Lost 22 33

63 Appendix 7 Sports Results

U12 XV A Hockey Association National Youth Cup Opponent ...... Result For Against Cheshire County Finals Stockport GS ...... Lost 5 27 Opponent ...... Result For Against St Ambrose ...... Lost 0 40 Stockport YHC (Semi-final) ...... Won 2 0 King’s, Worcester ...... Lost 0 5 Birkenhead School (Final) ...... Lost 1 4 Wirral ...... Lost 0 32 Birkenhead ...... Lost 0 45 Taunton Biennial Tournament Arnold ...... Lost 5 17 Opponent ...... Result For Against KES, Lytham ...... Lost 5 24 Calday Grange GS ...... Drawn 2 2 Bradford...... Lost 5 27 Taunton School ...... Won 3 1 St Edward’s ...... Drawn 5 5 Royal Belfast Acad Inst ...... Drawn 2 2 Merchant Taylors...... Lost 0 5 Warwick School ...... Won 5 0 Weaverham ...... Drawn 10 10 Elizabeth College ...... Lost 0 1 Stockport GS ...... Lost 15 24 Cheadle Hulme ...... Won 38 0 1st XI Goalscorers Manchester GS ...... Lost 5 48 23 L Barnes; 15 G Emmett; 14 J Fielding; 11 S Hobbs; 4 B Ballon; 2 J Blower, M Tunwell; 1 L Murray, M Shephard, J Robinson. U12 XV B Opponent ...... Result For Against Representative Honours: Cheshire U17 M Yates Stockport GS ...... Lost 10 17 St Ambrose ...... Lost 10 35 School Colours Newcastle ...... Won 32 22 C Billington, L Barnes, J Robinson, B Ballon, S Hobbs, G Emmett Wirral ...... Won 17 12 Birkenhead ...... Lost 7 12 School Honours Arnold ...... Lost 12 17 KSM Team of the Year (Matchmaker Cup): 1st XI KES, Lytham ...... Won 50 0 Bradford...... Won 27 10 Jonathan Sheard Memorial Shield for Outstanding Player: Stockport GS ...... Lost 0 39 L Barnes and C Billington Manchester GS ...... Won 43 21 Kemp Cup: B Ballon Junior Festival Group Indoor Team: Hockey Association National Youth Cup (Indoor) King Henry VIII Coventry...... Won 15 0 North Finals Newcastle ...... Won 5 0 Opponent ...... Result For Against Liverpool College ...... Won 5 0 York Trojans HC ...... Won 2 1 Semi final Birkenhead School ...... Lost 1 2 Loughborough GS ...... Lost 0 5 aet Swallwell HC ...... Won 3 2 Play off Stockport YHC ...... Won 4 3 Newcastle ...... Won 20 5 Hull HC ...... Lost 3 4 Yarm School ...... Lost 1 2

Taunton Tournament (Indoor) Hockey Results Opponent ...... Result For Against Elizabeth College ...... Won 2 0 1st XI Warwick School ...... Lost 3 4 Opponent ...... Result For Against Taunton School ...... Won 6 4 Knutsford HS ...... Won 2 1 Sandbach School ...... Drawn 3 3 Indoor Goalscorers Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Lost 0 4 13 L Barnes; 8 S Hobbs; 3 G Emmett; 1 B Ballon. Hall Cross School ...... Won 5 4 Calday Grange GS ...... Lost 2 5 2nd XI Birkenhead School ...... Lost 3 5 Opponent ...... Result For Against Warwick School ...... Lost 0 1 Wirral GS (1st XI) ...... Won 2 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 10 2 Cheadle Hulme (1st XI) ...... Won 7 0 Kobblers ...... Won 6 2 Sir John Deane’s (1st XI) ...... Won 4 3 Liverpool College ...... Won 7 2 King Edward’s School ...... Lost 0 2 2nd XI Goalscorers Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Lost 3 4 3 M Shephard, J Blower, J Fielding; 1 A Morgan, G Emmett, L Knutsford HS ...... Won 4 3 Sharman, L Barnes. Repton School ...... Lost 0 3 Rossall School ...... Won 4 1 U16 XI King Williams College ...... Won 6 1 Opponent ...... Result For Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Lost 2 3 Against Birkenhead School ...... Lost 2 3 Knutsford HS ...... Won 5 1 Hall Cross School ...... Won 3 1 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 5 1 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 1 2

64 Appendix 7 Sports Results

Sandbach School ...... Won 9 0 U12 Girls Hazel Grove School ...... Drawn 0 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 3 1 Seven-a-side A team Calday Grange GS ...... Won 6 4 Opponent ...... Result For Against Birkenhead School ...... Lost 0 3 Cransley School ...... Won 1 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 6 1 St Edward’s ...... Drawn 0 0 King Edward’s School ...... Lost 0 2 All Hallows ...... Won 6 0 Repton School ...... Lost 0 2 Newcastle HS ...... Lost 0 2 Rossall School ...... Lost 3 5 St Edward’s ...... Lost 2 3 King William’s College ...... Won 3 1 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 5 2 Seven-a-side B team Liverpool College ...... Won 7 0 Opponent ...... Result For Against Trent College ...... Lost 0 5 Cransley School ...... Won 1 0 St Edward’s ...... Lost 0 2 Hockey Association National Youth Cup Newcastle HS ...... Drawn 1 1 Cheshire County Finals St Edward’s ...... Drawn 1 1 Opponent ...... Result For Against Weaverham HS...... Won 9 0 Eleven-a-side A team Stockport YHC (Semi-final) ...... Won 5 1 Opponent ...... Result For Against Bowdon HC (Final)...... Lost 0 10 William Hulme’s GS ...... Drawn 0 0 Stockport GS ...... Lost 0 3 U16 XI Goalscorers Tytherington HS ...... Won 1 0 (J 22 M Tunwell; 10 T Grant; 8 C Allday, T Crawford, M Edwards; Gladman) 5 G Basnett; 3 M Yates; 2 J Westcott, A Flynn; 1 M McNamara. Mount Carmel ...... Drawn 0 0 Newcastle HS ...... Drawn 0 0 Indoor Team: Hockey Association National Youth Cup (Indoor) North Finals Opponent ...... Result For Against York Trojans HC ...... Drawn 3 3 Cricket Results Hull HC ...... Lost 1 3 Stockport YHC ...... Lost 0 1 1st XI Birkenhead School ...... Lost 0 4 Opponent Yarm School ...... Won 3 1 King’s Chester Won by 9 wkts (90 overs) Chester 117-7 (48 overs) Indoor Goalscorers (G Emmett 3-34, S Jones 3-36) 2 B Westcott; 1 J Westcott, M Yates, T Grant, C Allday, A Kane. King’s 121-1 (32 overs) (D Isherwood 54*, L Barnes 43) U15 XI William Hulme’s GS Won by 8 wkts Opponent ...... Result For Against William Hulme’s 129 (R Lees 4-16) Doncaster Hall Cross ...... Won 5 1 King’s 130-2 (C Buckley 65*) Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 5 0 Cheadle Hulme Won by 73 runs Birkenhead School ...... Drawn 4 4 (85 overs) King’s 188-6 (35 overs) (T Smith 55*, Knutsford HS ...... Won 8 1 C Buckley 48, G Emmett 33) Bablake School ...... Won 5 0 Cheadle Hulme 115 (38.3 overs) Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Lost 2 3 (R Lees 3-20) Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 4 1 Arnold School Drawn Birkenhead School ...... Won 1 0 King’s 149-9 dec (D Isherwood 56) Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 8 0 Arnold 75-9 (M Smethurst 6-27) Knutsford HS ...... Drawn 2 2 Bolton School Drawn (RSP) Repton School ...... Lost 1 3 Bolton 26-1 Rossall School ...... Won 4 0 Stockport GS Drawn Liverpool College ...... Won 9 0 (90 overs) Stockport 133 (44.1 overs) Trent College ...... Lost 1 7 (R Lees 4-25) King’s 116-7 (45 overs) (R Emslie 30*) U15 XI Goalscorers Denstone College Drawn 16 Gregory; 7 Stevens, Westcott B, Westcott M; 6 Owen, (80 overs) Denstone 151-9 (43 overs) Taylor; 3 Jay; 2 Battersby, Walker; 1 Thompson. (S Jones 4-48, M Smethurst 3-53) King’s 110-8 (37 overs) Representative Honours Newcastle-u-Lyme Drawn Cheshire U15 ...... J Gregory, B Westcott, (86 overs) Newcastle 114 (46 overs) ...... M Westcott (S Jones 5-33, G Emmett 3-35) North West U15 ...... B Westcott, R Taylor King’s 96-9 (40 overs) Nottingham HS Won by 40 runs King’s 117 (G Emmett 40) Nottingham 77 (R Lees 5-27, S Jones 3-41)

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RGS Lancaster Drawn Bowling Averages Lancaster 165-7 dec (R Lees 3-64) O M R W Avge King’s 111-9 (T Jenkins 46) A Sharp 32.0 8 51 6 8.50 Kelvinside Academy Won by 150 runs L Barnes 42.0 6 157 10 15.70 King’s 222-5 dec (C Buckley 153*) G Emmett 187.4 50 492 30 16.40 Kelvinside 72 (S Jones 15.2-9-8-6, S Jones 259.3 79 706 42 16.80 R Lees 3-28) R Lees 129.0 18 476 27 17.62 MCC Drawn M Smethurst 118.0 16 386 18 21.44 MCC 195-3 dec King’s 129-7 (T Jenkins 36) Also bowled: C Buckley 11-3-40-4; T Jenkins 5-0-10-4; M Tunwell Bangor GS Lost by 7 wkts 7-2-15-0; J Keep 3-1-18-1; M Jackson 8-1-25-1; S Barber 3-1-2-0; King’s 202-4 dec (G Emmett 66, O Rushton 3-0-9-0; D Isherwood 2-0-13-1; N Hudson 5-2-17-2; T C Buckley 62) Smith 3-0-22-0. Bangor 204-3 KES Lytham Won by 4 wkts Fielding (Catches): R Emslie 18 (+ 4 St); L Barnes 13; S Jones 8; Lytham 225-9 dec (S Jones 6-71) T Smith 8; C Buckley 7; D Isherwood 7; T Jenkins 5; G Emmett King’s 229-6 (T Jenkins 97, 5; R Lees 3; M Smethurst 3; M Rice 2; D Harbord 1; J Keep 1. L Barnes 55, G Emmett 30) Brighton (Australia) Won by 3 runs 2nd XI King’s 128 (L Barnes 35, R Lees 31) Opponent Brighton 125 (G Emmett 4-43, King’s Chester Won by 75 runs S Jones 3-52) King’s 200-5 (M Rice 66, R Lees 60) Hulme GS Drawn (RSP) Chester 125 (M Shephard 3-34) Hulme 32-2 Cheadle Hulme Won by 109 runs Old Boys’ XI Drawn King’s 164-6 (A Emslie 43, M Rice 35) Old Boys’ 253-7 (G Emmett 3-75) Cheadle Hulme 55 (M Shephard 6-10) King’s 251-6 (T Smith 77, G Emmett 45) Ormskirk 1st XI Won by 16 runs Ipswich Lost by 1 wkt King’s 130 (C Robinson 60) (Cricket Festival) King’s 164 (G Emmett 60, Ormskirk 114 (N Hudson 4-29, M D Isherwood 37) Shephard 4-21) Ipswich 165-9 Stockport Won by 63 runs Edinburgh Academy Won by 104 runs King’s 159-5 (M Rice 35, (Cricket Festival) King’s 231-9 (D Isherwood 79, D Harbord 44*) T Jenkins 50) Stockport 96 (M Drabble 4-28) Edinburgh 127 (T Jenkins 4-10) Denstone Won by 3 wkts Brighton College Won by 158 runs Denstone 116 (M Jackson 4-15, (Cricket Festival) King’s 231-6 (T Jenkins 64, L Barnes M Shephard 4-39) 44, G Emmett 42, King’s 118-7 (C Robinson 60*) D Isherwood 32) Newcastle Won by 108 runs Brighton 73 (G Emmett 5-18) King’s 166 (C Allday 48, N Jones 32) * Cricket Festival at Brighton College: matches 50 overs per Newcastle 58 (M Drabble 3-20) side. Nottingham Won by 7 wkts Nottingham 132 (M Drabble 5-34) Batting Averages King’s 133-3 (C Allday 59*, M I NO HS Runs Avge D Harbord 30) C Buckley 19 17 3 153* 473 33.78 Lancaster Won by 7 wkts T Jenkins 19 16 2 97 454 32.42 Lancaster 157 G Emmett 18 14 0 66 384 27.42 King’s 160-3 (J Clay 39*, T Butcher 37, D Isherwood 19 17 1 79 363 22.68 D Harbord 32, N Jones 33) T Smith 16 11 1 77 222 22.20 St Ambrose Won by 8 wkts L Barnes 18 16 0 55 285 17.81 St Ambrose 105 (M Shephard 5-34) R Lees 18 13 6 31 106 15.14 King’s 106-2 (C Allday 45*) R Emslie 19 13 5 30* 101 12.62 * Not out. Also batted: D Harbord 10 m, 7 inn, 92 runs; M Rice 8 m, 7 inn, 67 runs; S Jones 20 m, 8 inn, 29 runs, J Clay 7 m, 5 inn, 23 runs; Athletics Results A Sharp 4 m, 3 inn, 18 runs; N Jones 1 m, 1 inn, 15 runs; M Smethurst 19 m, 6 inn, 8 runs; O Rushton 1 m, 1 inn, 13 runs; N Hudson 1 m, 1 inn, 9 runs; J Keep 1 m, 1 inn, 0 runs; T Lloyd 1 Girls’ Division m; M Jackson 2 m; S Barber 1 m; M Tunwell 1 m. District Championships: Juniors 1st All Hallows 54 points 2nd King’s 46 points 3rd Henbury 35 points 4th Poynton 31 points 10 schools

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Intermediates Friendlies 1st All Hallows 88.5 points Cheadle Hulme A ...... Lost 6-28 2nd Tytherington 39 points Cheadle Hulme B ...... Won 11-10 3rd King’s 34 points Fallibroome Seniors ...... Draw 10-10 4th Fallibroome 33.5 points St Hilary’s Seniors ...... Won 8-3 9 schools County Tournament: Section 3 winners Grange Hartford ...... Lost 0-7 Minors St Nicholas ...... Lost 4-7 King’s 7th out of 12 schools Bishop Heber ...... Lost 3-5 Bankfield ...... Won 8-6 TSB Competition: Juniors Helsby ...... Won 9-6 King’s 7th out of 21 schools The Heath ...... Won 10-6 Rudheath ...... Won 7-6 Intermediates All Hallows 343 points U14 Weaverham 285 points MDNL: B Division winners Queens 283 points Ryles Park ...... Won 9-5 Sandbach 283 points Henbury ...... Won 21-9 King’s 270 points Mount Carmel ...... Lost 4-14 Leftwich 266 points Knutsford ...... Won 19-5 King’s 5th out of 18 schools Poynton ...... Won 17-6 Tytherington ...... Won 18-2 Wilmslow ...... Won 9-4 Golf All Hallows ...... Won WO Fallibroome ...... Lost 10-25 St Hilary’s ...... Won 13-5 v Merchant Taylors, Crosby Won 3-0 Friendlies Smart & Nicholson Won 3 & 2 Cheadle Hulme A ...... Lost 7-20 Wildey & Mansfield Won 5 & 4 Cheadle Hulme B ...... Won 11-6 Oxley & Rathi Won 2 & 1 County Tournamen: 6th out of 24 Dane Valley ...... Won 6-3 v Rossall Won 3-0 Bishop Heber ...... Won 6-2 Smart & Nicholson Won 7 & 5 Stanney ...... Won 9-4 Wildey & Mansfield Won 4 & 3 Knutsford ...... Won 9-4 Oxley & Rathi Won 7 & 6 Alsager ...... Won 6-2 Bishops ...... Draw 7-7 v RGS Newcastle Won 3-0 EPCH...... Lost 4-9 Smart & Nicholson Won 5 & 3 Tarporley ...... Won 7-4 Mansfield & Rathi Won 4 & 3 Fallibroome ...... Lost 2-7 Wildey & Oxley WO Helsby ...... Lost 2-7

National Finals: Wildey and Oxley were unavailable due to prior U13 engagements and were replaced ably by McVitie and Dafforn. MDNL: 3rd in A Division Qualifying Score: 272 (7th) Ryles Park ...... Won 12-6 Match Results Henbury ...... Won 13-8 v KCS Wimbledon Won 2 & 1 Mount Carmel ...... Draw 13-13 v Monmouth Lost 2 & 1 Knutsford ...... Lost 7-17 v Brentwood Won 2 & 1 Poynton ...... Won 20-14 Tytherington ...... Lost 5-8 Wilmslow ...... Won 10-9 All Hallows ...... Won 15-9 Netball Fallibroome ...... Lost 10-23 St Hilary’s ...... Won 11-1 Ciba Tournament: Plate Runners Up U15 Knutsford ...... Lost 6-7 MDNL: 3rd in A Division All Hallows ...... Won 8-4 Ryles Park ...... Won 13-8 Mount Carmel ...... Draw 6-6 Henbury ...... Lost 3-17 Ryles Park ...... Won 7-4 Mount Carmel ...... Lost 8-13 Knutsford ...... Won 18-9 U12 A Poynton ...... Won 25-3 MDNL: 5th place out of 11 Tytherington ...... Won 8-5 Ryles Park ...... Won 13-1 Wilmslow ...... Won WO Henbury ...... Lost 4-7 All Hallows ...... Lost 5-21 Mount Carmel ...... Lost 2-12 Fallibroome ...... Lost 12-16 Knutsford ...... Lost 1-13 St Hilary’s ...... Won WO Poynton ...... Won 8-7

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Tytherington ...... Won 3-1 CheshireCup (U16) Wilmslow ...... Draw 2-2 Tytherington HS ...... Won 5 1 All Hallows ...... Won 7-6 Alsager HS ...... Won 3 3 Fallibroome ...... Lost 5-10 Westlands HS ...... Won 6 0 St Hilary’s ...... Won 8-6 Calday Grange HS ...... Lost 0 4 Friendlies Cheadle Hulme A ...... Lost 3-5 U15 Cheadle Hulme B ...... Won 7-6 MGS ...... Won 5.5 3.5 Lady Manners ...... Won 11-8 Bolton ...... Won 6.5 2.5 MDNL A Tournament: Plate Runners Up The Grange ...... Won 3 0 Tytherington ...... Lost 1-4 Stockport GS ...... Won 4 0 Mount Carmel...... Won 2-0 Bradford GS ...... Won 4 0 Henbury ...... Lost 1-2 King’s Chester ...... Won 6 0 Ryles Park ...... Won 12-0 Marple Hall HS ...... Won 8 1 St Hilary’s ...... Won 4-3

U12 B Midland Bank (U15) MDNL: 4th equal out of 10 teams Wilmslow & Poynton semi-final Won 4 2 Ryles Park ...... Won 7-1 Lymm HS final ...... Lost 0 4 Henbury ...... Won 8-4 Mount Carmel...... Won 8-7 Cheshire Cup (U15) Knutsford ...... Lost 5-8 All Hallows ...... Won 6 0 Poynton ...... Draw 3-3 Tarporley ...... Won 5 0 Tytherington ...... Draw 1-1 St Nicholas Hartford ...... Won 4 1 Wilmslow ...... Draw 3-3 Calday Grange final ...... Lost 1 5 All Hallows ...... Lost 1-19 Fallibroome ...... Lost 3-17 U14 Friendlies MGS ...... Drawn 4.5 4.5 Cheadle Hulme C ...... Lost 5-11 Wilmslow HS ...... Lost 2 4 MDNL B Tournament Bolton ...... Won 3 1 Poynton ...... Lost 5-8 The Grange ...... Won 5 4 Fallibroome ...... Lost 0-4 Stockport GS ...... Won 3 0 Knutsford ...... Lost 0-3 Bradford GS ...... Won 3.5 0.5 Marple Hall School ...... Drawn 4.5 4.5

U13 Tennis Manchester GS ...... Lost 2 7 Beech Hall ...... Won 4 0 Bolton School ...... Lost 3 5 Senior Boys 1st Team Grange School ...... Lost 1 5 Opponent ...... Result Stockport GS ...... Won 4 0 Manchester GS ...... Won 9 3 Bradford GS ...... Drawn 3 3 Ellesmere College...... Won 7 2 King’s Chester ...... Won 5 0 Denstone College ...... Won 7 2 Marple Hall HS ...... Drawn 3 3 Bolton School ...... Drawn 4 4 Bradford GS ...... Lost 3 8 A team King’s Chester ...... Abandoned Holmes Chapel ...... Won 3 1 Wilmslow ...... Won 4 0 Senior Boys 2nd Team Fallibroome B ...... Won 4 Manchester GS ...... Won 11 1 Ryleys...... Won 3 2 Ellesmere College...... Won 6 3 Grange ...... Lost 1 5 Bolton School ...... Lost 3 6 B team Shavington ...... Won 4 0 Cheshire Cup (2nd Team) Ryles Park ...... Won 4 0 Heathfield HS ...... Lost 2 4 Blacon ...... Won 3 3

Glanvill Cup Cheshire Cup Singles (U13) Calday Grange HS ...... Lost 2 4 A Burr Tytherington ...... Won 6-0, 6-3 1st Round Cheshire Cup (Senior) Fallibroome ...... Won 7-6, 6-0 2nd Round Sale GS...... Won 6 0 Alsager ...... Won 3-6, 7-5, 6-13rd Round Grange, Hartford ...... Won 4 0 Fallibroome ...... Lost 1-6, 2-6 Semi-final Heathfield HS ...... Won 5 1 A McVeigh Pensby HS ...... Lost 1 5 Tytherington ...... Won 7-5, 7-6 1st Round Fallibroome ...... Lost 2-6, 3-6 2nd Round

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