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02 NEW STARTERS 12 1st FORM 18 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - SENIOR 03 PRE-SCHOOL 13 2nd FORM 20 HOUSE REPORTS 04 KINDERGARTEN 14 3rd FORM 24 MUSIC AND THE ARTS 05 TRANSITION 15 4th FORM 26 SPORTS REPORTS 06 PREPARATORY 16 5th FORM 32 PRIZEGIVING 07 JUNIOR 1 17 VI FORM 33 SPEECH DAY 08 HAWSE END (JUNIOR 2, 3 & 4) 34 CHAPLAINCY REPORT 10 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - JUNIOR 35 VI FORM LEAVERS DESTINATIONS

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Ben Dodds Pre-School Hamza Ahmad 1st Form Lincoln Tomas Nicolussi Pre-School George Chambers 1st Form Stafford Luisa Bandoni Pre-School Jacob Fern-Kendrick 1st Form Clare Amelia-May Law Pre-School Freya Green 1st Form Clare Max Mayer-McKenzie Pre-School Ellie Henderson 1st Form Stafford Charlotte Flynn Pre-School Mackenzie Little 1st Form Stafford Kitty Coulthard Pre-School Adam Scott 1st Form Clare Keira McCartney Pre-School Rory Ward 1st Form Stafford Holly Gant Pre-School Ellie Reay 1st Form Lincoln Emily Andrews Pre-School James Jenkins Pre-School Henry Chambers 3rd Form Stafford Charlotte Tweddle Pre-School Samuel King 3rd Form Stafford Helen Allison Pre-School Phoebe Wright 3rd Form Clare Georgia Mayer Pre-School Olivia Memmory 3rd Form Clare Conner Bulman 3rd Form Lincoln James Farrer Kindergarten Joseph Connelly 3rd Form Lincoln Scott Feddon Kindergarten Annie Smith 3rd Form Lincoln Charlotte Hall Kindergarten Harry Mullinder Kindergarten David King 4th Form Stafford Sam Roshandel Kindergarten Onur Mutlu 4th Form Lincoln Blake Brown Kindergarten Lucy Shardlow 4th Form Stafford Joseph Wylie Kindergarten Heather Rhodes 4th Form Clare Oliver Bruce-Radcliffe 4th Form Lincoln Aishah Husnat Transition Timothy Pender 4th Form Stafford Aidan Gavican Transition Abigail Fraser 4th Form Lincoln Hannah Dodd 4th Form Lincoln Edward Chambers Preparatory Zac Hurren Preparatory Charlotte Doble L6th Lincoln Aishwarya Sankar Preparatory Molly Rennie L6th Stafford Crystal Webster L6th Stafford Hamna Husnat Junior 1 Charlotte Wilson L6th Stafford

Joshua Blain Junior 3 Recent Former Pupil Destinations Harry Hurren Junior 3 Arjun Sankar Junior 3 Alexandra Barbour Fergus Webster Junior 3 Northumbria University Sean Greenfield Junior 3 , Business with Marketing Management Bradley Cooper John Hope Junior 3 Manchester Metropolitan University, Sport and Exercise Science Oona Roberts Junior 4 (Foundation) Hannah Nichols Sophie Bell Junior 4 University of Liverpool Jack Hetherington Junior 4 , Law Catherine Tomkins University of Liverpool, Biochemistry Isobelle Rosindell University of Glasgow, Medicine

02 PRE-SCHOOL

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Pre-School joined Kindergarten for the Teddy Bears’ Once we had shown off our singing skills, we settled Picnic. We went down into the deep dark wood, down for our picnic where we ate teddy bear crisps and where we acted out the story ‘We’re Going on a sweets before playing ‘teddy corners’. Mrs Wilson was Bear Hunt!’. very good at guessing which corner we were in.

We stayed close together as we waded through the grass, Finally we finished off our picnic by playing ‘hide and seek and a river, before finally making it to a cave. In the cave teddy bear’. We hid each other’s bears whilst Miss Bell there was a big scary bear… “Quick! Run!”, we shouted counted all the way up to 20. Finding the bears was quite all the way back to our house, where we hid under the tricky for some of us, as the bears were very good at hiding. bed until the bear had gone.

After all of the excitement, it was time to do some singing with Mrs Mott. We sang songs about bears and going on a picnic. Our teachers were very impressed.

Finding the bears was quite tricky for some “of us, as the bears were very good at hiding. ”

03 KINDERGARTEN

Walby Farm Park Whinlatter

Kindergarten enjoyed a fantastic trip to Walby Farm Kindergarten and Transition enjoyed a wonderful trip to Park to support their learning about growing. The Whinlatter Forest. It was a beautiful sunny day and there children were lucky enough to see two lambs which was plenty of snow on the ground - it was just like a were only three hours old as well as baby rabbits. winter wonderland.

A kid called Tilli was very pleased to meet Till from The children enjoyed exploring the woodlands and finding out Kindergarten! Highlights of the trip included collecting eggs, about the habitat and the different trees in the forest. They grooming Miramar the Shetland pony and feeding rabbits and learned about deciduous and coniferous trees and looked guinea pigs. We also managed to fit in a ride on tractors in the at ways that the trees provide food and shelter for different tractor barn and icing a funny face biscuit. woodland animals.

The children gained a lot from the day, finding out about what We followed the Gruffalo trail around Whinlatter, and there baby animals need to help them grow and learning the names was much excitement as we discovered all of the different of lots of different baby animals. characters of the story, especially the large Gruffalo statue at the end. We searched for animal tracks in the snow, we built dens for animals and we hunted pinecones. What a wonderful woodland adventure day!

They learned about deciduous and “coniferous trees and looked at ways that the trees provide food and shelter for different animals.”

04 Walby Farm Park Cocoabean Factory Transition enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Cocoabean TRANSITION Company Chocolate Factory at Twynholm. Upon arrival they all received a purple apron and blue hair net. Caribbean Classroom They were taken into the children only workshop and the adults had to watch them have all the fun from outside, There was a little taste of the Caribbean in Transition through the large glass window! The children found out about during the Summer term as part of our topic on Pirates the chocolate they were using and they were able to make and the Caribbean. three different chocolatey treats to take home. They made a chocolate animal first, then they decorated a chocolate slab The children looked at the geography of the Caribbean, the and finally they used marshmallows and chocolate to make history of pirates and did some Caribbean Food Technology. another delicious treat. They made pirate hard tack biscuits so they could experience the biscuits pirates used to eat (only without the maggots!) They came out of the work shop with their arms full of and made banana bread, as it is a traditional cake from the chocolate goodies to take home! After lunch we had a little Caribbean. play in the two large play areas at the Cocoabean Company. One includes a large wooden pirate ship which invited a great They also looked at different fruits that are grown in the deal of role play. The children also enjoyed exploring the Caribbean and imported to our country, and used this as a indoor soft play before our bus journey back to school. base for designing Caribbean fruit kebabs and Caribbean fruit juice cocktails! What a fun summer term!

Tullie House – Egyptians

Transition enjoyed a wonderful day at Tullie House The children enjoyed a hands-on craft session where they were exploring life and death in Ancient Egypt. Our morning able to decorate their own scarab beetle and a little shabti figure. started by meeting an Egyptian farmer’s wife. They also enjoyed acting out the process of mummification on She told us all about her life on the farm, her food and drink, the the mummy of Tutentullie! After lunch the children took part in an work she has to do and about her thieving neighbour. She told us object handling session where they were able to hold and inspect about the different festivals and celebrations that she enjoys taking some objects that came from Ancient Egypt. An inspiring day part in and told us the story of Osiris, his wife Isis, his brother Seth enjoyed by all. and how Osiris became the god of the underworld.

03 Tullie House - Egyptians 05 PREPARATORY

Caerlaverock

Preparatory visited Caerlaverock Wetlands Centre in Dumfries and Galloway. The children learned all about wetland animals living by the coastline, identifying tracks and prints.

We thoroughly enjoyed pond dipping, using keys to identify all manner of species living beneath the water and we played an exciting osprey game, using litter pickers as claws to catch wooden fish!

06 Viking Visit

J1 were visited by a Viking called Bjarni! He told us the JUNIOR 1 Vikings came from three countries of Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway and Sweden and that the name ‘Viking’ comes from a language called ‘Old Norse’ and means ‘a pirate raid’. Hawse End and Catbells

J1 went to Hawse End for some outdoor adventure! It was a beautiful day and, using maps, we navigated our way up Catbells. We learned about how Vikings lived and their daily life and Bjarni told us all about Viking battles and armour. Bjarni had brought lots of his We stopped for a picnic halfway, weapons and we got to wear his chain mail and handle some of the overlooking Derwentwater. It weapons with him. We then went outside and played shield games was quite a tricky climb but where we had to work as a team to keep our shields tight and we worked together to help deflect the opponent’s swords. In the afternoon, we played some each other and felt very proud Viking games called Kubb and Hnefatafl which were lots of fun. of ourselves for climbing over 400m! Finally, we churned butter by putting cream into jam jars and shaking it until it separated. We spread our homemade butter onto some wholemeal bread… it was delicious! It was a really fun day and a fantastic start to our History topic.

Housesteads

J1 had a great day out at the Roman Army Museum and In the afternoon we visited Housesteads where we explored a Housesteads Fort. Roman fort. We were very lucky to be able to see many of the things we have learned so far in our History lessons and we were At the museum we were able to watch a 3D film telling us all about able to imagine what it would have been like to be a real Roman life as a soldier and afterwards, a Roman soldier told us all about the soldier. army and how we could join! We were able to look at lots of Roman clothing, armour, swords and shields which was very exciting. It was a very fun day and everyone enjoyed themselves.

03 Housesteads visit 07 Junior 2

HAWSE END The J2 children thoroughly enjoyed going to Hawse End. They learned how to canoe and canoed to a small island.

Some children were the captains and the others followed their instructions. When the children arrived at the island they The trip always forms a highlight completed some team building activities including how fast it of our outdoor curriculum, would take to get 7 children up a tree! After we travelled back “ focussing on team building on the canoes the children jumped from the jetty! and problem solving. ”

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J3 gave 100% effort in their outdoors adventure day trip to In the afternoon, the tasks were reversed, with Bede and Hawse End and we were treated to some lovely weather. Cuthbert house tackling orienteering and problem solving, Pupils were grouped into their houses and first on the lake and Cuthbert house taking to the water! were Aidan and Bede. In all the three houses, the pupil’s enthusiasm and energy Safety gear on, we all listened very carefully to the instructors seemed inexhaustible and all had a valuable and worthwhile directions for building a safe raft and, once on the water, the day, learning about being in a team and helping each other teachers joined in from the comfort of the speed boat! to succeed.

The rafts worked well even if one or two of us fell into Derwentwater by “accident”. During this time, Cuthbert house were busy orienteering, team building and problem solving. Our lunch break was most welcome and we warmed up as the sun shone on us all.

Junior 4

J4 pupils had a brilliant time at their residential visit to The children had a brilliant time and have commented that they Hawse End this year. The exciting activities on offer were found teamwork to be at the crux of every activity. Building life ghyll scrambling, open canoeing, archery and bush craft. skills is also a major part of the trip, with pupils responsible for The trip always forms a highlight of our outdoor curriculum, the washing up and, of course, for each other - consistent with focusing on team building and problem solving. our Augustinian ethos.

03 09 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - JUNIOR SCHOOL

Fairtrade Tuck Shop

The first Junior School Fair Trade tuck shop was a resounding success thank to Mrs Wilson, Mrs Fielder, the VI Form Charities Committee and the members of the Junior School Eco-Council who helped to run the tuck shop.

This was the first of a monthly tuck-shop the Junior School held this year to raise awareness of Fair Trade goods, and many children came eagerly with their pennies to buy an item from the first shop.

Red Nose Day

The Junior School had a great time on Red Nose Day this year.

Getting into the spirit, the children wore their Red Noses, wigs and hats to raise money for the Charity.

10 Sports Day

Despite an interruption for a nasty rain shower, Sports Day was duly completed with the usual enthusiasm this year.

The Infants took part in the egg and spoon race... with real eggs!

Events for the Juniors included the sack race and the three legged race, which produced some interesting results!

The overall results for the Inter House Cup were:

1st - Bede 2nd - Cuthbert 3rd - Aidan

03 11 1st FORM Farne Islands In the Summer term, 1st Form pupils went on a field trip to the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast.

After Fish and Chips in Seahouses we boarded the boat ‘Glad Tidings IV’ and, with a slight sea swell, headed out of the harbour into the North Sea towards sea cliffs full of crying birds. The smell of guano and the noise of all the nesting and diving birds was an amazing spectacle. We saw a wide variety of birds but, predictably, the Puffins were the most popular birds seen, often with beaks full of numerous Sand Eels.

We also visited colonies of North Atlantic Grey Seals which were basking in the sun and swimming around the boat. We landed back at Inner Farne for an hour and as we walked through nest areas full of Artic Terns, they rose up off their nests and, amidst cries of fear and delight from the pupils, began dive bombing us!

The boat trip back to Seahouses harbour proved to be very lively, as a combination of a strong head wind, rolling waves and a fast moving tide rocked the boat around and sent lots of spray over us all.

It was great fun and a good end to “ an excellent and informative trip. Lockerbie Residential ” The First Form thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Lockerbie Sleeping in pods was a new experience for us. They were warm Manor at the start of the School year. The focus of the and snug, if not quite as sound proof as some would have liked! three days away was to build on team work and improve The weather was fantastic, even the midges were limited in communication through a number of challenges. Many numbers! It was so dry that one group even went to get water pupils were encouraged to overcome fears, particularly to make the Obstacle Course more of a challenge. On the first of heights, and to work closely with each other. evening a challenge was thrown down to make an outfit from foil. On the second evening the Heads of House came to play games Climbing, Crate Stacking, and Blind Trail were just three of the with their houses, which were great fun. nine different activities on offer over the three days. It was tiring but immensely satisfying and very enjoyable. The pupils entered Thank you to everyone for their good humour and company, into everything wholeheartedly, were enthusiastic, and a credit especially Mrs Thornborrow, Mr Finn, Mrs Bullen and Mrs to their families, the School and most importantly themselves! Evans who helped to make the experience such a positive and memorable one.

12 Minsteracres 2nd FORM The 2nd Form pupils and tutors stayed an evening at Minsteracres Retreat Centre, where they were joined by former Friars Geography teacher and Trustee, Fr Bernard Rolls OSA.

The purpose of the retreat was to understand more about St “Augustine; who he was, why he was special, why we are still talking about him and using his teachings today…and to get to know ourselves and our friends better.

There were a few warm-up activities involving pig, cow and sheep noises and then each small group was given the task” of coming up with an original way of expressing the ideas of Unity, Truth and Love before Fr Rolls gave each group a section of Mass to prepare. This meant that our evening Mass, which involved 12 of us sitting with Fr Rolls just as the disciples did at the Last Supper, was unique to us.

Before we left, we all lit a candle with a prayer for ourselves and for our community. Wednesday’s sessions focused on the role we play in our community and Mr Jardine managed to make Maths almost fun with a game of 21s!

Geography Trip to Glenridding

The 2nd Form went on a Geography fieldtrip to Glenridding this year.

They were studying the changes that take place in the river as we walked downstream and also discussed aspects of tourism and land use in this particular part of the Lake District National Park.

It was a beautiful day and the pupils worked industriously throughout, so much so, in fact, that we had time for an ice cream before we came back to school.

03 13 3rd FORM

Malham Cove

3rd Form pupils had a great trip to Malham Cove and White Scar Caves (the largest show caves in Britain). The weather was fantastic, as were the pupils.

The trip down the caves was informative, if slightly worrying when we saw the flood line. Thankfully, however, there had been no rain previously.

At the top of Malham Cove, there was no sign of Harry Potter, but we did have a magnificent view of the valley and probably the most famous Limestone Pavement in the country.

Thank you to the pupils for their good humour and enthusiasm, and to Mr Harte and Mr Fielder who ably assisted the Geography Department on the day.

14 4th FORM

Young Enterprise Ball

The 4th Form enjoyed an evening organised by the Young Enterprise Team on Friday 19th June.

The Masquerade Ball consisted of a meal in the Refs, followed by a Disco. It was a successful evening and enjoyed by all that attended.

03 15 5th FORM

GCSE Results Day

5th Form pupils achieved an excellent set of GCSE results this year with 40% of all grades either A* or A.

“The School does not narrowly select on the basis of ability, and we are therefore delighted that our high achievers and pupils across our broad ability range have achieved such superb results, gaining an overall 5 A* - C pass rate of 88%,” said Headmaster, Matt Harris.

“With students soon moving into the Sixth Form, these results provide a great foundation for continued study at Advanced level. Before that, however, they have just a short time to celebrate their great success!”

The top-performing GCSE students with exclusively A*/A grades are: Rachel Bell Macdonald (10A*, 1A) Rebecca Bryant (9A*, 2A) John Colwell (10A*, 1A) Charles Johnston (9A*, 2A) Kathryn Orr (8A*, 3A)

16 U6th Leavers’ Ball VI FORM The VI Form Leavers dinner, organised by Charlotte Wilson this year, had a Circus theme.

Over 130 pupils, parents and staff gathered for a 3 course meal, presentation of awards and the naming of the new Leavers’ Assembly School Captains for 2015-2016, before enjoying a live band. The outgoing class of 2015 provided an entertaining and emotional farewell in their Leavers’ Assembly this year. There was singing, dancing, personal tributes…and even Super Hero Wrestling!

Eskdale Prefect Training

U6th students started their school year with a two day residential in Eskdale to focus on their prefect training.

Students worked in teams, completing tasks focused on supporting each other and problem solving. This gave them a great opportunity to test their leadership skills and consider effective communication. At the end of the two days, the students had a well-earned meal in School to celebrate their senior positions.

03 17 WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS - SENIOR SCHOOL

Nepal Expedition 2014

During the October half-term, a 28-strong team of parents, staff and pupils from 4th - VI Form travelled to Nepal.

Most of the group made the arduous trek to the Annapuna Base Camp and the smaller, ‘cultural’ group, spent several days enjoying the surroundings of Pokhara and Bandipur. Meeting up again in Kathmandu, the 2 groups spent their final day haggling for some bargains by which they would remember their trip of a lifetime.

Sports Day

There were 5 new School records set when the Senior School descended on the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium for its annual Sports Day in May.

Joe Connelly (Lincoln) set a new record for Triple Jump with a distance of 12.11m.

Camilla McKnespiey (Lincoln) recorded a 5 min 16 seconds time for the 1500m.

Esther Stronach (Lincoln) clocked 12.87 seconds for the 100m and

Ella Telford (Clare) threw a 32.93m Javelin and cleared 170cm in the High Jump!

It was a fine sporting afternoon of House pride.

18 French Exchange

We extended our international links this year with a return visit of an exchange programme that we have established with a school in Seyne-sur-mer, on the south coast of France.

As with our other exchanges, one of the most interesting aspects is comparing the school experience in the host country with our own. Some of our pupils had the treat of starting lessons at 8.00am on the Friday and were shocked to discover that, some days, their exchange partners do not finish until sometimes as late as 6.00pm.

We enjoyed day trips to Toulon, Marseille and Avignon and, on the final day, we caught the bus to nearby Sanary, to sample the goods at the typical Provencal market where the pupils enjoyed haggling for food. The host families had also organised some outings for their guests with the vast majority going to a small theme park at the weekend and to a high-ropes course on the last day.

03 19 JUNIOR SCHOOL CLARE HOUSE HOUSE REPORT After some disappointments last year, Clare House were determined to come back fighting this year; a sign of true competitors. Not only have we reclaimed 2 of the trophies back from their brief stay at Lincoln House, but we also scaled the heights of Everest and won the School’s first House Drama Competition. Life is always full of high spirit with a real competitive edge in Clare House and 2014-15 has been no exception. This year, ‘Team Clare’ had a point to prove and led by House Captains Gemma Stacey and George Sims, we were certainly prepared to do battle.

The first House event of the year is always the House Music Festival, and as a House we excelled. We had very strong entries in all categories and even had the first sports team entries!

Watchtree Wheelers It was clear to all that we meant business and we won three out of four classes on the It was with great excitement that a group of children from Bede House first day. Matthew Whitehead, Jo Yu Liu and – one from each class and the RotaKids President for this year, Christie, Eleanor Ewart impressed the adjudicator with set off to Watchtree Nature Reserve. wonderfully posed performances. We had four other wins from Megan Le Brocq, the Leitch The children had raised money for Watchtree Wheelers, smashing their sisters and Charlotte Hattrell helping us to target and raising enough to buy 4 special bikes to be used by children who secure overall victory. visit and use the facilities. First job when we arrived was to put on cycle helmets ready for a pedal along the track. Even the teachers got to ride The music festival always concludes with the bikes! We cycled along to the bird hide and had a quick look to see which House Shout and, this year, the Clare House birds we could spot then had a chance to look at the ponds before getting song was the Elton John classic ‘Don’t Go into the bus back to school. Breaking My Heart’. Inspiration for the shout can be lacking from some of the Clare tutors A great morning and thanks to Ryan Dobson, Project Worker, for making with limited vocal ranges like Mr Barraclough the visit so enjoyable. and Mr Jardine. However Taran Vear and the U6th truly made up for this with the endless enthusiasm and commitment to our secret House Competition Winners practices in Mrs Fielder’s lab.

Singing Trophy Aidan Mr Laidlaw also provided insightful choreography along with a number of props Instrument Shield Bede from his dressing-up box. Unfortunately, victory eluded us after one of the most controversial Under 11 Football Aidan decisions in ‘House Shout’ history. Despite being spotted using printed lyrics to enhance Girls’ Cross Country Cuthbert their performance, Stafford were pronounced

victorious. An appeal was entered but Boys’ Cross Country Bede unfortunately dismissed. Mr Laidlaw and the th Under 11 Netball Aidan incoming U6 have another classic in their locker for next year however…watch this Under 11 Cricket Cuthbert space!

Under 11 Rugby Bede

Under 11 Hockey Bede

Tables Aidan

Rounders Aidan

Sports Day Trophy Bede

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We always excel on the sports field and This was the first year the School put I am surrounded by fun, this year was no exception. In fact, Mr on a House Drama Competition. Clare well-motivated, proud Barr has often questioned the Refectory performed well, however the highlight of students and warm, about what they put in our food! Being the whole competition was the VI Form well-humoured colleagues. It truly is a dubbed ‘bad losers’ by the other Houses, Director’s entry, which had to include a pleasure to lead such a wonderful group our determination to reclaim the Hunt member of staff, a parent and a pupil. of people. Shield was evident in all House sporting Gemma Stacey, our female House fixtures and I must commend everyone Captain took on the role of the Director. Lastly, I would like to thank Gemma and who has participated for the House this She had the difficult task of managing George, the House Captains of 2014-15. year; you all make me very proud to lead divas Mr Laidlaw, Mr McKendry and You both took on the role with diligence ‘Team Clare’. myself along with pupils Jade Sindall and pride. Gemma, your nurturing and and Jemima McKendry. caring approach has been lovely to watch Our Junior and Intermediate girls led the and George, your competitive spirit on way in their major games, picking up Gemma used her professional experience the side lines of the sports tournaments maximum points in both Hockey and in drama to recreate a scene from the has been first class. You have been a Netball. Our Intermediate boys may be Shakespeare classic ‘A Midsummer pleasure to work with and it has been a the smallest year group, however, they Night’s Dream’. This saw lovers Mr fitting way to conclude the Stacey and managed to win everything on offer this Laidlaw and Mr McKendry in some Sims families’ time in Clare House. I must year proving themselves to be quality not compromising positions on stage, congratulate Jade Sindall on receiving the quantity! Sports Day and House Cross befitting the comedy aspect of the play. House Spirit Prize for Clare House this Country are always events where we We stole the show and won the overall year; it was truly deserved and I am going pick up the most points and this year audience vote by a huge margin and Mr to miss your infectious smile next year. was no exception; winning four out of Judge has promised us a trophy for our Clare House wishes the U6th leavers every the six team races and having individual efforts. Well done to Gemma and the cast happiness for the future, you have been champions Ella Telford for the girls and for making history and winning the first first class! Maxwell Kirton for the boys in the Senior ever House Drama Competition. races was impressive. I would finally like to thank my team of tutors for their support of Clare We also managed to come out on top Mr Love kept his House…bring on 2015-16! on Sports Day which secured our promise“ of keeping the points total of 104 over Lincoln’s 78 and Hunt Shield polished C Routledge Stafford’s 70. This has to be a record for us last year which Head of Clare House victory! Mr Love kept his promise of made it all the more keeping the Hunt Shield polished for special to reclaim... us last year which made it all the more special to reclaim this on Speech Day ” as it was gleaming. The academic trophy is one which has eluded us for the past five years although, This year we decided to take on the next year, I am positive we can win this ambitious challenge of scaling Everest sought-after title, especially with the using the School staircase. The challenge walking Wikipedia that is Angus Irving, was to climb 29,000ft between the who yet again managed victory in the hours of 8.00pm and 2.00am.This was House Quiz. His little sister Georgiana an experience that I will remember and her 1st Form team were close behind for a lifetime - the enthusiasm and him this year in points. Many thanks to commitment was simply incredible. We the L6th for organising the weekly quiz, managed to raise a staggering £2,000 it is always eagerly anticipated by the for the Great North Air Ambulance. I do Lower School forms. not think I have ever felt as proud as I did on the Friday morning after the event. I love being Head of Clare House; the Well done to all members of Clare House sense of community is profound and the who took part. A special thank you must sense of pride we share is unique and go to Mrs Fielder’s mother who provided gets stronger every year. It is often difficult delicious cake to keep our energy levels to describe just how much I value each going during the toughest hours. and every member of my House.

03 21 LINCOLN HOUSE

This year has not been the most Once the New Year begins, the sporting The Summer half term successful of years in terms of events start raising their heads. The House ends with Sports Day which, awards, but if there was a ‘House with Cross Country is always an excellent event again, is a hotly contested day. the most Spirit and Passion’ award and, although we were unlucky not to win The day was incredibly successful for - we would win it hands down. Since the overall trophy, we managed to have the Lincoln. The Junior Girls came third, the September, Lincoln have put their all most finishers. This was an impressive feat Intermediate Boys came second but all into every House event and whilst we especially considering the number of injuries other classes came first. Henry Johnson- may not have come away with every we were fielding on that day. Our efforts in Ferguson and Joseph Connelly picked win, the way in which we conducted the House Hockey were magnificent. Both up Victor Ludorum and Charlotte Mitton, ourselves is something we should be our Junior and Intermediate teams were Camilla McKnespiey and Esther Stronach proud of. narrowly beaten by Clare, however our Senior took the Victrix Ludorum. team were champions, something they have The first main event of the year is the been building themselves up for! After half Throughout the year Lincoln have also House Music Festival where many term the Senior team were again champions raised money for MSF (Doctors Without Lincolnites take part. Unfortunately we did but this time in Netball where their passion Borders). This came in the form of Wii not come away with the trophy but it was and commitment were second to none. From gaming and cake sales. There was also a close call. The finale of the Music Festival the beginning of the tournament they were pancake making for Breast Cancer is an event the students put their heart and destined to win the trophy. Research. Mr Bober, who works for MSF, soul into; the House Shout. The main song came in and did a presentation and talk ‘Pack up your Troubles’ was performed The Lent term is also when the Rugby for Lincoln and others about the very superbly and our House song, ‘9 to 5’ tournament is held. Despite our battling in informative and very important work being by Dolly Parton, took it up another notch. every game the opposition proved to be done in third world countries. Thank you The resultant decision, which Lincoln think too strong. Our Junior and Intermediate everyone for your support. controversial, went in Stafford’s favour. team came third overall but our Senior A disappointing upset for the House team came second after beating Stafford. Lastly, I would like to thank Mrs Bullen, especially with all the effort the U6th put The boys did Lincoln proud as both Miss Bober, Mr Wright, Mrs Farnaby, Miss into it. Thank you for all your efforts! Houses had not even considered us a Quinn and Mrs Green for all their efforts. rugby force to be reckoned with. How The House would not be where it is After half term is the School production wrong they were! A fantastic second place! without all of your help. To next year season and a new event, the House and further success! Shakespeare competition. The Senior The girls wanted School production was ‘A Comedy a clean sweep of G Love of Errors’ which starred our very own “trophies and that Head of Lincoln House Harry Grant, Asha Nicholson, Francesca is indeed what Bertoletti, Emma Smith and Katie McCall. happened. It was an excellent play with magnificent performances. The Junior School The Summer term is met with ”mixed production was ‘Cinderella Rockefella’. feelings. The weather starts to get nicer This, again, was an outstanding play with but the looming thought of exams puts a superb performances from Olivia Graham, dampener on it all. However, the Senior Lewis Ransley, Carys Auckland-Lewis and girls had different ideas about how they Ffion Gladwin. The House Shakespeare wanted to spend their Summer term. The Competition was a hotly contested affair. other Houses in the Rounders tournament Emma Smith and Katie McCall performed did not stand a chance. The girls wanted a duologue in the Junior category with a clean sweep of trophies and that is, Hannah McMillan and Emily Armstrong- indeed, what happened. Lincoln came Hinson performing in the Senior category. out champions and they all performed brilliantly. Well done ladies you have been The VI Form Director’s entry, directed magnificent this year! by Emily Armstrong-Hinson starred Mrs Green, Ms Lewis and Mr Barr. It was Success was contagious and our Senior fantastic to see so much effort put into it Tennis doubles came out champions in their by all three Houses for the first year of this tournament. Well done Harry Grant, Sophie event. Very well done to you all! Ferdinand, Ben Davidson, Ellie Routledge, Ben Fairclough and Esther Stronach.

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As ever, Stafford House’s big Charlie Johnston and Lucy McKean. sponges, keeping silent and character has shone through and the From Drama to Sport. Sport, I have climbing Blencathra in the dark. School year 2014-15 has many a tale to admit, is not generally our principal of tears and laughter, triumph and strength and there are more second and We have remembered our Augustinian defeat to tell. third places than firsts, but Stafford team House Saints too by celebrating masses spirit is always second to none and we for both Thomas of Villanova and Clare of In September, 7S had lots of fun in have had some great sporting moments Montefalco. Representatives from tutor Lockerbie during the 1st Form residential. this year. Let me highlight these: groups and House staff attended. 12S They still had bags of energy at the end of prefects delivered quizzes (congratulations the year! Then 13S jumped for joy at their • The Senior Hockey team beat Clare to Team Sprite in 11S) and other Prefects’ Training in Eskdale. They began during House Hockey for the first activities to their tutor groups throughout in the 1st Form when I became Head of time in their time at School. This the Michaelmas and Lent Terms. We Stafford so it has been really special to really meant something! continued our traditions, enjoying our experience their climb to the top of the • George Chambers won the Junior Christmas lunch and singing The Twelve School. Their photo hangs in the Ref Boys’ Cross Country and both the Days of Christmas in true Stafford style. to remind us of their many talents and Junior Boys and Girls won their vibrant personalities. We have been proud sections of the competition. Our academic success is a high on of the way Maria Temple has carried out • Percy Johnstone lifted the trophy for which to end as we won the Academic her role as Head Girl. Alex Grogan and the Stafford Junior Boys’ Rugby Team Shield! Congratulations are due not only Olivia Bell Macdonald have also been and Mr Tiffen was really impressed to Speech Day prize winners but to all exemplary House Captains, working by the standard of play. Stafford pupils who have earned merits hard on both an organisational and • The Junior Boys also won their and credits over the course of the year motivational level and we congratulate Hockey Competition. to achieve this. My thanks go to the Alice Tod on being awarded the much dedicated team of Stafford tutors. I am coveted In Omnibus Caritas Prize for her There were some great Sports Day grateful to Mr Charlton for taking on all-round contribution to the life of the performances with Jess Harte, Naomi 7S whilst Mrs Evans was on maternity School. They will be missed and we Bell, Charlotte McGauchie, Alice Ullyart, leave. Congratulations on the birth of wish them all good things for the future. Ellie Stobart, Corbin Hamilton, Emily her daughter Amber! This year we say Quinn and Lloyd Clark all winning their farewell to Mrs Agnew, thank her for her I mention one more by name - Sarah events. Congratulations to Josh Galloway care of Stafford VI Form classes and Hughes. Her voice and acting ability have and Marcus Tiffen in the Juniors and wish her a happy retirement. Finally and made a huge impact and she also clearly Hardy Hamilton in the Seniors for winning above all, thank you Stafford pupils for enjoyed conducting Stafford to victory in multiple events and carrying away the contribution you have made to the life the House Shout. We certainly “Packed the Victor Ludorum. Mike Newstead, of our House. We have worked to prove up our Troubles” and were “Walking on Sophie Dodd and Nick Sowerby also ourselves ‘The Best’ in many areas of Sunshine” by the end of the House deserve recognition for their sporting School life but in Stafford we recognise Music Festival. Well done Stafford! achievements in Rugby, Swimming that keeping House Spirit high is the aim and Golf respectively. of our game. Go Stafford! Several members of the House performed in ‘A Comedy of Errors’ and Our House Charity this year has been H Boyling ‘Cinderella Rockefella’ in December. Community Action Nepal, founded by Head of Stafford House In the latter, Marcus Grogan was a the well-known mountaineer Doug Scott. cool dude leading man and his brother We chose this charity, which has set up Louis joined up with Harvey Roberts schools, health posts and porter shelters, as ‘The Ugly Sisters’ to make us cry to complement the school trek and visit with laughter. No one can deny that the to Nepal in the Michaelmas term. In House Shakespeare Competition was a November we hosted a Nepal Evening win for Stafford. Crystal Webster made and Doug spoke at a Stafford assembly a grand job of directing Mr Tiffen, Mr in March. Just weeks later, earthquakes Thornton, Mr Harte, Lily Bell Macdonald and subsequent aftershocks devastated and Joseph Waterfield in a scene from Nepal and affected every CAN project. ‘Twelfth Night’. All other monologue and The funds we have raised (£1,131.62) will duologue classes were won by our drama be used to help rebuild. Again, Stafford team of Alex Grogan, Christian Harrison- worked hard and creatively to fundraise Rogers, Mira Habib Kirollos, Heidi Rennie, by selling cakes and squares, throwing

03 23 MUSIC & THE ARTS

Senior House Music Festival

The Senior School held its annual House The week culminated in the House Singing Music Festival which sees pupils of all ages Competition which saw pupils from across the perform in different categories and overall school come together to compete with their winners judged by an adjudicator, as well fellow House peers. Each House sang the as a supportive audience of fellow pupils set song ‘Pack up your Troubles in your Old and parents. Kit-Bag’ and then sang their chosen House song. Clare chose to sing ‘Don’t go Breaking Pupils took part in woodwind and brass, piano, my Heart’ by Elton John, whilst Lincoln sang guitar, strings, drums and singing categories ‘Nine to Five’ by Dolly Parton. Stafford House and entrants chose differing styles of music followed with ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by which included classical pieces from composers Kimberley Rew. such as Mozart, Pop pieces such as ‘She Looks so Perfect’ from Five Seconds of Summer and In a nail biting finale Mr Mark Le Brocq, some original compositions too. adjudicator, pronounced Stafford House ‘House Shout’ winners, and Clare House the overall House Music Festival winners to great celebrations and cheers.

School Plays

The School plays this year were enjoyed by hundreds of parents, families and fellow classmates.

In the Michaelmas term, ‘Cinderella Rockefella’ was a popular joint collaboration between the Junior and Senior School and ‘A Comedy of Errors’ provided laughs for everybody. The Infant Christmas production, ‘The Little Angel’, was a tuneful and colourful way of ending the term. In the Summer term, Junior 3 and Junior 4 told the story of ‘Robin Hood and Friends’.

24 Arts Evening

Current and prospective pupils and parents were treated to an evening of Art, Music and Drama at the School’s annual Arts Evening.

The Art Department opened its doors to exhibit some of the pupils’ work from the past year including pieces from both the GCSE and A’ Level Art and Photography classes. In Chapel, there was a diverse music concert which concluded with the Junior Choir’s rendition of ‘Let it Go’ from the Disney film, Frozen.

Throughout the evening there were scenes and pieces of Drama to enjoy from 1st- 4th Form pupils both in the Drama Studio and the New Hall, some of which were devised, written, rehearsed and directed by the pupils themselves. The evening drew record numbers of visitors and was a Junior House Music Festival thoroughly enjoyable event. Well done to all those involved! The Junior School held its annual House Music Festival, giving pupils the opportunity to showcase their outstanding musical talents. The adjudicator on the day was Mr Peter Crompton, an examiner for Trinity College of Music.

Individual winners in the morning were Alexa Crooks, Freya Baring, Lorelei Beckett and Georgia Brownlee. In the afternoon, the Ensemble winners were ‘Ice Cream Sundae’, and the J4 individual winner was Alex Bousfield.

Parents and pupils waited anxiously in a packed out Chapel for the announcement of the House Singing Champions, and the overall House Music Festival Champions. The House Singing Champions this year were Aidan House, and the overall winners of the House Music Festival were Bede House. Well done to everybody who performed on the day!

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Cross Country As for the girls, the good news for next year Tag Rugby Our splendid form of the last school is that the strength of the team was in J3. One of the highlights of our year was year continued into 2014-15. For the Melissa McIntosh, Cicely Johnson-Ferguson becoming the Cumbria Champions in first time we picked up a trophy at and Emma Wilson will all be capable of top Tag Rugby. We had qualified for the Stonyhurst when our impressive U11 10 finishes next year. Abigail Irving will be County finals by winning the Carlisle Boys team won the IAPS shield. looking to make up the top four in the team tournament. whilst some of the younger girls such as When it came to the Carlisle Schools’ Cross Molly Skeer and Lorelei Beckett will look to We had to play eight matches to win the Country at the Sheepmount, we retained make their mark. A talent to keep an eye on County title and, throughout, we were a both the U11 Girls’ trophy and U11 Boys’ is Preparatory’s Amber McIntosh who ran very tough team to break down as we trophy which we won last year. These are for the U9s at Carlisle, finishing 33rd. She defended very well. The key to Tag Rugby heady days indeed for our Cross Country has another two years at U9 level. is to have a very low error rate and we teams. were accurate for most of the day. We Another definite played Stanwix in the final, a team we know The boys had a strong contingent of J4 highlight of the year well and one we have a lot of respect for. runners in Toby Liddle, George Skeer, Tom “ However a big first half, during which we Wood , Harry Potts and Archie Wood. was winning the built up a 4 try lead, took the pressure off James Dickson from J3 really added to the Carlisle Schools’ in the second period. strength of the team and Wilf Webster also U9s First Steps featured in the squad. Next year James tournament with Talent was evenly distributed throughout should be in the shakedown for individual a confident team the team: George Skeer and Tom Wood honours and Finn Logue from J2 will also performance. had the pace to be the main strike runners feature. ” and Toby Liddle was a playmaker who ran

26 excellent support lines and, as captain, led Athletics pupils and to their teachers and parents for by example. Archie Wood had strength as One of the most enjoyable sporting supporting this event. All players received well as pace and was a constant threat events of the year is the two a certificate for taking part. Well done and whilst Malin Logue read the game well and day Carlisle Schools’ Athletics congratulations go to our teams. In the first brought others into play around him with Championships at the Sheepmount. round our teams were; splendid handling. Harry Potts was the Team A: Luca Feghali, Lewis Gladwin, most improved player in the squad, running Last year we won the whole event by Alexander Parry and Arjun Sankar. strongly and looking to link up with his the narrow margin of a single point. This Team B: Oliver Barnard, Harry Glen, Sarah support. year we retained the trophy by a more Muir, Matthew Rippon and Timothy Rippon. comfortable margin. The key to our win was In the second round, Jacob Harris joined We had the luxury of picking 4 very capable a very consistent team performance with Team B. girls in our squad: Olivia Beckett and many of our competitors finishing in the Abbey Steel were consistent throughout, top eight in their events to keep a steady Other round-ups doing their defensive chores admirably and stream of points coming in. We had several showing good footwork. Beri Brown and events where both our competitors were in • Swimming Anastasia Stone were both reliable in attack the points scoring top eight positions, out of We were runners-up in the Carlisle Schools’ and defence. The County win was a just over forty entries. Swimming Gala. reward for a talented team. We had two individual winners in Emily • Rugby Netball Barnard, who won the U11 Girls’ long We won the Shield Competition at the The highlight for the U11 High Fives jump, and Romily Murray, who won the U9 Newcastle School for Boys’ Annual 7s team was winning the Carlisle Schools’ Girls’ ball throw. Also worthy of note were Tournament. competition and being runners-up in Anastasia Stone who was second in the the Cumbria School Games. 150m and the long jump, and Archie Wood • Tennis who was second in the long jump and third Romily Murray and Lauren Bell were Our general play round the court was in the vertical jump. selected for Cumbria U9s. Finn Logue, excellent, although our shooting was not despite being in the U9 age group, was quite of the same standard. However, Hockey selected for Cumbria U10s. we were usually able to overcome this The Annual Junior School Hockey by creating more chances than our Tournament welcomed teams from • Football opponents. In our High Fives squad Beri Hunter Hall School, Mowden Hall George Skeer and Harry Potts are Brown emerged as an astute reader of the School and Windermere School. members of Carlisle United Academy Team. game and a good all-round player; Maria Graham was very strong defensively and The quality of hockey was strong, with • Cricket very competitive; Ella Houliston produced all teams showing great progress over Malin Logue played for the Carlisle District some great shooting and sound handling; the afternoon. The overall winners were Team. Anastasia Stone provided height for the Mowden Hall, who remained undefeated team and was a handful for opponents all afternoon! around the court; Eleanor Fulton was, like Beri, a very consistent all-rounder; the Football two boys in the squad, George Skeer and We took part in the Bob Simons Archie Wood, combined excellent handling Tournament held at Newlaithes School. with good vision and speed of thought. Our group was a very tight one and we Olivia Beckett and Emily Barnard were two were in contention until late in the day. fine, tenacious players who were unlucky We played some good football, defeating not to make the squad of seven. There is a Belle Vue and drawing with Houghton and promising group of players coming through Robert Ferguson. As our young team tired, in J3, and the girls in J2 are hard on their defeats in the last two games to Scotby heels. and Newlaithes ended our participation but it was fine day of football throughout. Another definite highlight of the year was winning the Carlisle Schools’ U9s First Chess Steps tournament with a confident team Austin Friars played host to 2 Under-11 performance. Such is the strength of this Chess Jamborees this year. The team that the problem is not finding the Jamborees were completed in a great good players to make up the team, but spirit of friendship and everyone who took deciding which good players have to be left part represented their school very well. out. This is not a problem we find ourselves There were 10 teams of 4 players from 5 with too often. other local schools. Thanks to Stanwix, Cummersdale, Longtown, Stoneraise and Skelton Primary Schools, to both the

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1st XV Rugby The 7s season also provided many 12 games, including our local rivals, QEGS The 2014-15 season was a most enjoyable and memorable moments and St Bees. The team played their best successful and enjoyable one. and it was most pleasing to witness the rugby when they made use of the space We won 11 out of 18 games and most progression of the whole squad throughout away from the breakdowns, enabling Rory of the times, played with great enterprise, the Lent term culminating in a most Ward to use his guile and pace to puncture scoring many well-worked tries involving the successful tournament at Fylde RFC. On holes in the opposition’s defence with Adam whole team. Our pre-season tournament at the Saturday, we played six games, winning Scott and Henry Low providing good link- Tynedale RFC gave the coaches a glimpse three against Dame Allans, Radyr and AKS. up play. Matthew Whitehead and Spencer into the potential of the team and the young On Sunday we needed to win both of our Lancaster demonstrated excellent control in 5th Formers certainly made a favourable final group matches to make sure that we each game and made use of spaces when impression, in particular Ruaridh McCall, went into the plate; and needed to score they appeared. In the forwards, Cameron who scored the first try of the season four tries. This we duly did against Kirkham Sabouni and Henry Wilson proved to be against Giggleswick. We came away from 2nds and Birkdale. most effective tacklers and scavengers, this tournament with much optimism as whilst Kiamid Ghanbari and Alex Burgess it was clear that we had some pace in Our final game was the plate final where provided lots of momentum by hitting the back line and in our fly half, Matthew we met Whitchurch who we had lost rucks hard and carrying ball direct to the Boustead. to the previous day. The players had opposition. given everything for the cause and were The first 5 full games resulted in 5 straight exhausted, which showed a little and we It has been a good year for the U13s as wins against Giggleswick, Glasgow HS, could not quite get over the final hurdle, they have developed as a team. They are Dame Allans and Kings Priory and a 49-7 losing to a very strong Whitchurch team. It at their best against tough opposition and victory against our close rivals St Bees is always difficult to single out individuals, collectively raise their game to meet the School. From a coach’s point of view, it but Hardy Hamilton scored a number of challenge. We won 8 out of 15 games, was fantastic to see the boys play with superb tries, often created by Matthew including an exciting run in the County such pace and adventure. In the forwards, Boustead. A fantastic end to the season. Cup, reaching the quarter finals before Captain Christian White and Vice-captain being beaten by a strong Cockermouth Jack Freshwater created a solid platform 2nd XV team. The most memorable game was the in the scrum and were most effective in The 2nd XV had a shortened fixture list victory against Newcastle School for Boys demolishing rucks which created lots of this year due to the number of U17 and at Druids Park. The opposition started like “go-forward” ball for the backs to exploit. U16 games, and had a difficult season an express train, scoring early tries with A possible highlight of the season was our with only one win in four games. their large forwards. However, the response fixture against Lancaster ‘A’ team late in Our first match was a close game as we from the Friars lads was tremendous and November. At half time we were trailing 14- lost 22-12 to Merchiston Castle, however some powerful rucking, in particular from 0, but like a “phoenix from the flames”, we there were fine performances from Matthew Ijaz Kittoe, Harry Robinson, Oliver Brooks took the game back to them, winning 21-19 Tomkins and Chris McBride that day and and Jared Musson, created many turn- in the last minute. Cameron Gilchrist was we took many positives from the game. overs which allowed us to get in back in the awarded man of the match for a wonderful We played a strong St Bees side the next game. Jonathan Park, Oliver Walton and all-round performance. week and managed to squeeze a 27-26 the mecurial Josh Galloway tore through win with the last kick of the game from their defence to give us the well-deserved There was an excellent balance in the Ben Davidson. Mike Newstead, Matthew victory. When we were at our best, we were team, Lloyd Clark and George Sims Tomkins and Angus Irving were the try- unstoppable. Our front row and flankers complemented each other very well in the scorers in an excellently fought victory. Our were always hungry for the contact with back-row and both of them managed to final two games of the season were losses Oliver Ferdinand and Percy Johnstone turn-over lots of ball as well as support to Sedbergh and RGS Newcastle who, with relishing the opportunity to make some big the backs out wide. Lloyd’s progression all of their resources, were too strong for us. hits. Paul Harrison could see opportunities through the Scotland set-up continues and As usual, the 2nd XV fought hard all year and that others could not, feeding the ball well he gained selection into the U18 squad showed a great spirit which was epitomized to his hungry backs and if no-one was for next season – a fantastic achievement. by Captain William Stonebridge. It was available, Marcus Tiffen would have the Harry Grant played in a number of positions good to see Christian Harrison-Rogers foresight to run with the ball and help bring throughout the season and contributed come back from injury and there is much others into play. massively throughout, particularly in the boys can look forward to next season. defence. Harry, Duncan Hill and Hardy A great deal of progress has been made Hamilton were our key attacking players out Junior Rugby over the course of the U14 2014/15 wide and, between them, scored a bulk of The U12 team played with lots of season; they have developed physically, but the tries. enthusiasm throughout the season and also in terms of awareness of the game. made good progress, winning 5 of their The first fixture was, as ever, ‘the tough one’

28 against Giggleswick. At half time, we were The U14s also struggled to put in an Boys Athletics leading the game, however in the second all-round performance but often showed There have been some outstanding half, we allowed Giggleswick back into the glimpses of potential. Corbin Hamilton individual performances from our game and they grew in confidence, winning and Joe Connelly bowled with pace and athletes this season, perhaps the best by just 2 points; 22-24. managed to pick up the occasional wicket we have had for a number of years. as they were able to “hurry” the batsmen The Multi-events championship is one of We were then in for a spell of defeats, which into playing shots. Laurence Wilson was the first to come up and Joe Connelly and were by no means down to lack of spirit or generally tidy behind the stumps and took Corbin Hamilton finished st1 and 2nd in the determination. However, the fixture against some excellent catches and Joshua Liddle County. ljaz Kittoe was in contention but RGS Newcastle was a turning point in the demonstrated some potential with both bat an injury forced him to pull out, we look season and we won 27-14. and ball. Captain Jonathan Davidson had forward to seeing him compete again soon. an excellent season in all departments and Joe and Corbin progressed to the NW Having realised the benefits of running led by example, demonstrating superb skills final in July and duly repeated their 1-2 before passing, the rest of the season in all aspects of the game. His highlights performance, with Joe posting the highest was far more positive! Charlie Skeer and were an unbeaten 50 against St Bees and score recorded in the Country for this Jon Kittoe used their pace to good effect, an attacking 31 against Barnard Castle. discipline. We are looking forward to seeing scoring a number of tries, as did Jamie Jonathan is also to be congratulated for them both in the final in September. Joe (Oil Slick) Irving who rarely failed to break representing Cumbria. and Corbin also qualified for the English the gainline! The game against Kings Schools’ Athletics Championships. We had Tynemouth saw the arrival of our ‘ringer’ The opposition started a number of other boys force themselves from Penrith; the rumours were that Joe like an express train, into the City team to compete at the Connelly was ‘a bit pacey’; we were not “scoring early tries with County Championships; Josh Galloway disappointed. in the 100m, Jon Kittoe in the 300m and their large forwards. Laurence Wilson in the hammer. The forwards worked hard throughout the However, the response The 1st and 2nd Form boys also competed season and consistently out-scrummed from the Friars lads in the City Schools’ competition. Winners much larger opposition. The front row of was tremendous... were Guy Wellings in the javelin, Harry Conner Bulman, Laurence Wilson and Ollie Robinson in the discus and Josh Galloway Harte presented a fairly low target to push The U13 team had the most successful” in the 100m. Jonathan Park built on his win against. This, backed up by the ferocity season, led by James Brown whose in the Track and Field cup in the 200m and of Ijaz Kittoe, the steady heave of Joshua confidence when setting his field and Marcus Tiffen won the shot putt. Thompson in the second row, and the rotating his bowlers grew as the term tenacity of Sam King, Thomas Guthrie and progressed. The majority of the runs came U15 Tennis Max Lancaster in the back row, meant that from Marcus Tiffen and Paul Harrison, with The populartity of tennis at School the scrum was always our choice given the a couple of cameos from Josh Galloway. allowed us to enter 2 teams for the option. Marcus top scored with 46 at Barnard Schools Championships this season, Castle. Congratulations to Marcus who was an A and a B team. Both teams have Cricket also selected for Cumbria U12s. won 2 out of the 3 matches played. We had mixed fortunes with our cricket There is strength all across this team. Percy The ‘A’ team beat William Howard and teams this year, however each team Johnstone proved to be an agile keeper Nelson Thomlinson, and lost to a very provided their own highlights during who gave away very few byes, Jonathan strong Keswick team. The team was made the season and there was also some Park often bowled some unplayable up of Angus Stronach, Lewis Windle, excellent individual achievements. deliveries and took a number of very sharp William Ewart and Jonathan Davidson. The 1st XI recorded a pleasing win against catches. Oliver Brooks took one particularly The ‘B’ team beat Caldew and Ullswater St Bees, which was notable for Matthew crucial catch at Gulley to remove the and lost out to Nelson Thomlinson School. Boustead’s attacking batting and a cameo dangerous Barnard Castle opener. Max The team consisted of Travis Little, Jon bowling performance from Edward Ecroyd. Skinner forced his way into the team as the Kittoe, Charlie Skeer and Gregor Gilchrist. season progressed and his slow right arm Corbin Hamilton and Joshua Liddle have In the QEGS game, our batting was balls proved to be very hard to play. Jared also played in the matches and more than excellent, allowing us to score 159 off 20 Musson and Mueed Ijaz showed that they held their own. There has been some overs, Ben Davidson top scored with 51 are very promising cricketers. The quality of movement between the teams which is and Jack Freshwater provided an explosive the fielding developed markedly and Philip a measure of the strength in depth in the 34 off just 13 deliveries. Despite being Mackay showed that this area of the game squad. 25 for 4 after 5 overs, QEGS managed a is vital to success. phenomenal comeback, winning the game U13 Tennis with one wicket remaining. The U12 team produced some encouraging This team was, on paper, the most glimpses of potential throughout the term successful during the term. The U15 team played with enthusiasm… and the highlight of the season was in the We competed in Division 2 and had a clean when playing the matches. Nevertheless, 8-a-side tournament at Edenside. Here, sweep of victories against all 6 schools. In they showed some potential and the Matthew Whitehead and Kiamid Ghanbari total we only dropped 8 out of a possible performances against other schools were demonstrated powerful hitting, scoring 60 points throughout the season; a always competitive. numerous boundaries. Captain Spencer phenomenal effort enabling the team to be Lancaster contributed well in both batting crowned Divisional Champions. Number Highlights of the season were William and bowling departments and claimed a lot one Thomas Davies played consistently well Ewart’s opening partnership against of important wickets throughout the day. in all matches and set the tone for the other Barnard Castle, Joseph Waterfield’s batting Alex Burgess and Adam Scott improved team players to follow. Throughout the against St Bees, Angus Stronach’s two hugely as the day progressed and their term Oliver Walton, Percy Johnstone, Harry wickets against Barnard Castle and Lewis last wicket partnership enabled us to beat Robinson, Paul Harrison and James Brown Windle’s bowling against St Bees. Caldew School to retain 3rd place. all contributed to our successes.

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The 2014-2015 Hockey season has of pure class from a short corner to make 3rd XI to have been the most successful in the score 2-1 with a minute to play. In true The newly formed 3rd XI enjoyed a few Friars’ history with the younger age Friars’ spirit the team were determined to fixtures which will steadily increase next group teams being inspired by one of the end with a blistering run from Esther season, their highlight has to be their win the best 1st XI teams we have had at Stronach which left the Giggleswick players over Barnard Castle. the Senior School. Not only that, but with aghast as she made the link with Ellie Awards went to: more senior students opting to play our Routledge, who hit the ball into the left hand Top Goal Scorer: Isabel Leitch major game, we have had 3 senior teams corner of the net just after the whistle blew Coaches’ Player: Rebecca Bryant instead of the usual 2 this season with over for full time. A cruel blow to conclude our Player of the Season: Ho Yu Liu 87% of girls representing the School on a unbeaten run; however this is the game Saturday morning. Additionally, more than of the season that made me, as a coach, U16 XI 50% of girls have played at club level, 30% most proud. The U16 team have gone from strength playing at County and 4 pupils playing at to strength this season, making it all North Level. The girls executed everything perfectly, we the way to the North West Regional kept our hockey simple but effective and Finals in Manchester against some of 1st XI both Giggleswick coaches commented the toughest opposition we were likely The 1st XI, led by Captain Maria Temple, on the class and the guts of the team, to face. enjoyed an unbeaten run on the praising them as a credit and an asset to Our first game was against the team independent circuit this season. the School. This season, we played 16 from Merseyside. We made a slow start They enjoyed victory over Sedbergh, matches. We won 13, drew 2 and lost only to the game but soon the pressure rose. Durham School, Bede Academy, QEGS, 1 which is an amazing achievement. We linked many passes with several St Bees, Nelson Thomlinson, Keswick, opportunities to score from Ellie Routledge, Cockermouth, Barnard Castle and This season’s awards went to: Lucy McKean and Kathryn Orr but, much to Rossall with draws against RGS and Player of the Season: Esther Stronach our disappointment, were unable to convert Stonyhurst; and one narrow defeat Most Improved Player of the Season: these opportunities. Despite some excellent against Giggleswick which has to be Hannah Mackay supporting play from Rachel Mackay, Isobel one of the highlights of the season, Top Goal Scorer: Ellie Routledge Leitch and Emma Collier in defence, luck despite the loss. Players’ Player: Victoria Barbour was not on our side. Fatigue started to set This game was played at a high pace with Genius Loci: Maria Temple in towards the end of the game and a hole both teams evenly matched for strength in our defence led to Merseyside scoring, in defence and pace in attack. Our core in 2nd XI resulting in our first loss. midfield had developed over the season The 2nd XI also had a fantastic season After an eight minute break we started with NAGs player Esther Stronach, Captain led by Olivia Bell Macdonald who has our second match against the Lancashire Maria Temple and pacey Victoria Barbour been one of the most committed 2nd XI champions. We marked tightly in the D and providing classy hockey, that was able to Captains I have known. with some good passing and letting the ball penetrate the Giggleswick defence to reach Their highlights have to be the convincing do the work, Lancashire began to tire but our forwards and allow a fantastic back wins over Rossall and Durham Schools not before they had scored three goals. stick strike from top scorer of the season scoring with 5-0 and 4-0 respectively. The Our last game was against the Isle of Man. Ellie Routledge to hit the top corner, 2nd XI have pushed for places in the 1st XI This was, in theory, the easiest of the three making it 1-0 before half time. all season and have made selection tough. but having played one and a half hours of In previous years this would have been high intensity hockey it was possibly too It was clear that, on starting the second a Friars’ 1st XI, such is the quality of the much for us...and we were ready for home. half, Giggleswick were on the back foot and seniors this year. Unfortunately the game was cut short but I did not expect to be so, as we continued would like to congratulate the girls for their to play some solid hockey in defence with Awards for the 2nd XI were: valiant effort. Rosie Watson, Sophie Ferdinand and Rachel Bell Macdonald clearing up most of Players’ Player and U15 XI the attack from the Giggleswick forwards. It Top Goal Scorer: Olivia Bell Macdonald This team have certainly pulled seemed to be a long second half with both Most Improved Player: Sophie Bousfield together and improved, producing teams showing excellent levels of fitness to Player of the Season: Emma Collier some of their best hockey this season. continue with pace and strength. A lapse Genius Loci: Charlotte Hattrell Led by NAG’s player, Charlotte Brooks, the in concentration allowed Giggleswick a team have enjoyed wins against St Bees, cheap goal which seemed to catch Eliza Sedbergh and Durham School. They also McKendry off guard as she had saved narrowly missed out on qualifying for the some unbelievable shots during the game. National Schools County Final due to goal The second Giggleswick goal was a piece difference.

30 U14 XI Athletics managed the runners up position by just ½ This has also been a memorable This is the first year we have a rounder. Overall they won five games and season for the U14 XI led by Lydia experienced narrowly missing out on lost just one. They beat St Bees A and B, Cross. selection for the North West Final of the Nelson Thomlinson, Keswick, West Lakes The team have developed in maturity English Schools’ Cup for the girls with and lost by ½ a rounder to QEGS. and have enjoyed mixed success on the both Junior and Intermediate teams independent circuit. This team have shown finishing a creditable th5 place against Netball enthusiasm and determination throughout much larger schools. We have managed to play lots of the season and have been the most In the County Schools’ Multi event this fixtures and tournaments across all the committed to training this season. year the Junior Girls finished runners-up to age groups this year. A highlight of the season was their QEGS in the Pentathlon team event with Due to its growing popularity we had convincing wins over Trinity and St Bees. Jane Brass as our highest ranked athlete extra practices at lunchtimes and, for the in 6th place - just missing out on individual first time ever, entered 2 teams into the U13 XI selection. Stonyhurst Tournament. This team have enjoyed a mixture of Our English Schools’ star, Ella Telford, won 11-a-side and mini hockey this season. the Heptathlon comfortably and progressed Tennis They have been up against some to the North West Final in Liverpool where The tennis courts have been packed at tough opposition but they have always she finished in rd3 place with a new personal break, lunch times and after school this approached matches and training with best. She will progress to the National year and we entered 5 teams into the enthusiasm and commitment. Under Championships in September held in School Teams Tennis Competition. the leadership of Isabel Wood they have Bedford. She is currently only 400 points off The U13 Girls won the B section last year developed an excellent team spirit and work Katarina Johnson-Thomson’s personal best so were promoted to the A section. The ethic. They enjoyed wins over St Bees and at the same age, and we all know how she team did very well by winning 2 out of the Keswick this season. is doing. Go for it Ella! Ella also gained the 5 matches. The U15 Girls team won 4 and qualifying standards for the English Schools lost 2 matches and Chloe Wood won all her U12s in both the High Jump and the Shot. Having singles matches - a great result! This team have had a great season selected the High Jump, Ella finished th9 all round for their first year of Senior in the Country with a jump of 1.59m. Not Show Jumping Hockey. a personal best but still an unbelievable We had two Inter-School Show They have played some tough teams but achievement. Jumping Competitions this year. These have always developed after each match competitions are growing in popularity using the experience to aid their knowledge Cross Country and Fell Running and our teams normally do very well. and understanding of the game. Highlights Our Cross Country star continued The highlight this year was the March of their season were the 3 time victories to shine over the country and on the event in which our team, consisting of over St Bees and reaching the final of the fells this year. Camilla McKnespiey Caitlin Hodkinson, Olivia Graham, Chelsea County mini tournament. This team show progressed through the rounds of the Pohlandt Buttle and Thiane Pohlandt, came great future potential. County Schools in 1st Place to compete 1st. All had at least one clear round with in Blackburn at the English Schools’ some fast times. Hockey 7s Cross Country Championships. This is always a highlight for the In the Schools’ fell race she finished a Seniors and choosing a squad for this creditable 5th place. Camilla also enjoyed a season was made even more difficult top 25 finish in the National Championships because of the dedication to training by and achieved selection for the North West all Senior players. for the Mini London Marathon. At the The 7s season kicked off with a match bottom of the age group she is certainly against QEGS. It was clear from the first one to watch again next season. whistle that we had the strength and pace, and we dominated the game which Rounders concluded 4-1 in Friars’ favour. The girl’s major game for the Summer The Austin Friars 7s is always hotly term is Rounders which is always very anticipated with many teams on a waiting competitive and greatly enjoyed by all list, it seems to be the 7s tournament of the age groups. North with high standards in both pools for All teams have shown improvement during the Hockey. Although the 1st team did not the term and have played a number of manage to get out of their group after facing competitive fixtures against Sedbergh, strong opposition from RGS, Durham, Caldew, Nelson Thomlinson and QEGS. QEGS and Stonyhurst, our 2nd team They have also enjoyed the fun of the St managed to make the Shield final where we Bees tournament for the last year. were unlucky to lose out to QEGS, 2-0. The most successful team at the St Bees County Tournament were the U12s who Ella Telford

03 31 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING

Junior School pupils were treated to a rousing and Opened by Matt Harris, Headmaster, the Prize Giving on the inspirational speech from adventurer Sally Kettle FRGS last day of the School year marked the end of Head of Junior at this years’ Junior School Prize Giving Ceremony. School, John Slingsby’s, first year at the School.

In his opening speech, he looked back over the highlights and Author, event host and television presenter Sally was the successes of the year, as well as reminiscing about some of first woman to row the Atlantic twice, from East to West. his favourite particular memories. She recounted her experience of her first crossing, which she completed with her mum, to a captivated capacity crowd of The ceremony concluded with Head Girl, Eleanor Fulton, pupils, parents and distinguished guests in the School Chapel. reading a self-penned poem about her time in the Junior School and Head Boy, George Skeer thanking all the teaching, Speaking about the benefits of a positive attitude, battling catering, maintenance and administration staff for everything against adversity and having the ambition to achieve any goal, they do. Sally re-iterated Ford’s famous quote, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t…you’re right” – before going on to present a range of academic, progress and effort prizes Whether you think you can, or to pupils from Kindergarten to Junior 4. “you think you can’t... you’re right.”

32 SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH DAY

Lord Digby Jones was the guest speaker at this year’s Senior School Speech Day.

All Senior School pupils, staff and some parents of the prize winners crammed into Carlisle Cathedral where they were welcomed by the Headmaster, before Lord Jones regaled the audience with stories of his experiences with military training and supporting British businesses.

After the prize giving, Head Girl and Head Boy, Maria Temple and Harry Grant, concluded the morning with an emotional speech about their time at Friars and a rousing rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ was sung.

03 33 CHAPLAINCY

Augustinian Values Institute (AVI) School travelled to New Ross, Ireland, in Conference, Canada April to develop the documentation that At the start of the academic year, four is given to applicants to our 3 schools, Augustinian Focus Week colleagues from the School attended the whether they be applicants for posts or The Augustinian Focus week is for 1st AVI in Toronto, Canada. The International applicants for school places and their Form pupils, providing an opportunity to conference was attended by many parents. This collaborative project allowed embrace and gain a deeper understanding Augustinian educators from Augustinian us to further explore those elements of the Augustinian ethos of Unity, Schools in North America, Australia and that we have in common and the shared Truth and Love. The aim is to develop Ireland. It was a superb opportunity for objective of producing a document helped pupils’ knowledge, understanding and Austin Friars colleagues to embrace to cement the friendships made in Carlisle appreciation of Augustinian tradition and the wider International Augustinian in November. spirituality giving them a real sense of Community, gaining valuable insight belonging to the Augustinian community. into the values of St Augustine and how Augustinian Values Retreat, The pupils embark on many activities these can be embraced as Augustinian San Gimignano, Italy including painting scenes from the life of St educators. In June a group of twelve representatives Augustine by Gozzoli and acting out parts from Austin Friars travelled to San of his early life in drama. Augustinian Ethos Conference Gimignano in Italy, the spiritual home of St (AEC), Austin Friars Augustine. Staying at the Il Convento Sant’ Austin Friars Blessed Sacrament Following on from the International Agostino the group explored the spiritual Chapel, Masses, Morning and Canadian AVI, November saw Austin life and teachings of St Augustine, led by Evening Prayer Friars host its first ever Augustinian Ethos Father Ian Wilson who is also a Trustee Many lunchtime masses have been Conference. Once again this was a superb and Former Pupil of the School. The group taking place throughout the academic opportunity for the school to welcome represented a cross section of the Austin year to celebrate Augustinian Feasts and and establish relationships with the wider Friars community with Steve (Trustee) and Saints. There has been a truly Augustinian international community of Augustinian Ali Graham, Deborah Pennington (School energy to these masses as J3 and J4 educators, gaining an important wider Chaplain), Edith McColgan, (Development children have been invited along to join in perspective. The AEC was attended by Director), and teachers, Mr Wright, Mrs celebrating alongside Senior School pupils. many staff and colleagues from here in the Fletcher, Miss Bell, Miss Mitchell, Mrs The children have voluntarily devoted School and we were fortunate enough to Farnaby, Mr Judge and Mr Jardine. their time to these masses, playing have representatives attend from Good Part of the retreat was led by Father Bryan music, leading the readings and bidding Counsel College, New Ross, Ireland and St Lowry OSA at San Gimignano Church, prayers alongside their peers, siblings, Augustine’s College in Dungarven, Ireland. exploring the life and confessions of Saint teachers, parents and staff. They provide David Reyes from the Augustinian School Augustine depicted through the famous a very authentic coming together of an in Madrid was also in attendance. Father fresco paintings by Benozzo Gozoli. Augustinian community. Gary McCloskey, Executive Director of The group also got the rare opportunity Morning and Evening Prayers in the the Federation of Augustinians of North to visit Eremo di Lecceto, a religious Blessed Sacrament Chapel have America travelled to attend and delivered community of Augustinian nuns in the embraced the Augustinian Values of Truth, an inspiring opening address. He is a multi- forest of Lecceto, near Siena. Unity and Love, offering quiet time to generational and intercultural educator with The retreat also discussed ways in which reflect spiritually and mindfully within the specialisations in Augustinian Pedagogy, the Augustinian values could be shared peaceful surroundings of our beautiful teaching, social justice and geriatric care. and brought into everyday school and School Chapel. community life, enriching the Augustinian Thanksgiving Mass welcomed Father John Augustinian Ethos Committee experience for all. It was a truly remarkable, Millar to celebrate the final mass of the travels to Ireland inspiring and uplifting experience! school year, with parents, family, children Following the successful AEC held in and staff celebrating school life. The chapel School in November, it was decided that choir sang beautifully and the mass was the next step should be for the members of led in readings, poems and prayers by the the Augustinian Ethos Committee to work J4 children who were a real inspiration to on a joint project. Three of the temporary the younger children of the school. members of the committee from our

34 2015 U6th LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS

Emily Armstrong-Hinson GAP Employment Olivia Bell Macdonald Sheffield Hallam University Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyles Niall Burns The University of Sheffield Physics Euan Bulman Newton Rigg Agricultural Engineering Brett Connon Northumbria University Business with Finance Management Georgina Coyle University of Glasgow Psychology and Neuroscience Haris Craig Liverpool John Moores University Graphic Design and Illustration Matthew Duncanson Leeds Beckett University Business and Management Sophie Ferdinand The University of Aberdeen Politics and International Relations Jack Freshwater Leeds Beckett University Sport Business Management Harry Grant The University of Nottingham Music Alexander Grogan The University of York Physics with Astrophysics Joseph Harrison Leeds Beckett University Business and Management Campbell Hodgson University of Cumbria Film and Television Production Sarah Hughes Italia Conti Performing Arts William Kendrick University of Central Lancashire Foundation Degree Computing Natalie Lawrie Aberystwyth University Animal Behaviour Katherine Leitch University of Exeter Engineering Alexander Low University of Sussex Mechanical Engineering James Main Aberystwyth University Computer Science Lauri Marshall University of Glasgow Classics/Business and Management Benjamin McKean Oxford Brookes University Automotive Engineering Teigan McMann London Metropolitan University Sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology John Mimmack The University of Hull War and Security Studies Asha Nicholson The University of Nottingham Architecture Ellen Reay GAP Alpine ski resort Anna Rigg University of Glasgow History/Philosophy Reuben Russell University of Exeter Mathematics Anand Shyam Teeside University Chemical Engineering George Sims Liverpool John Moores Engineering and Technology Jade Sindall Reviewing Further Education options Gemma Stacey Royal Holloway, University of London Psychology William Stonebridge Aberystwyth University International Politics and Military History Maria Temple Leeds Beckett University Sport Business Management Alice Tod Northumbria University Childhood Studies and Early Years Taran Vear GAP South America (Chile) (Project Trust) Matthew Veitch Engineering Apprenticeship Matthew Wallace Oxford Brookes University International Hospitality Management Alexander Watson The University of York History Sarah Waugh University of Central Lancashire Architecture Kathryn Weaving The University of Edinburgh Performance Costume Christian White Leeds Beckett University Business and Management Daniel Wilkinson Durham University Computer Science

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