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MANU TUILAGI England and Leicester Tigers Rugby Sevens OPRO360 IS DELIGHTED TO SUPPORT THE MILLFIELD SEVENS TOURNAMENT by supplying the match balls for the event WWW.OPRO360.COM 01442 430696 Saturday 9th March 2013 MILLFIELD SEVENS 2013 Millfield is proud of its 75 year history. The School has developed rapidly, nowhere more so than on the rugby field. We believe that rugby provides outstanding lessons for life – reliance on team mates, self- discipline, healthy and challenging exercise and respect for others. Sevens has gained in popularity and we are thrilled to welcome boys, visiting coaches, members of staff and families to the Millfield Sevens Tournament. We hope the day proves challenging and exciting and that all players and supporters leave knowing that the friendships developed during the day will be reignited in the years to come. Craig Considine Headmaster Welcome to the Millfield Rugby Sevens 2013 It is a real pleasure to be hosting the Millfield Sevens again this year and I hope that you have a challenging and rewarding day. It is events such as this which can inspire and motivate young children to pursue their talents. Gareth Edwards, Olly Morgan, Matt Perry and John Brake and many other Old Millfieldians would have started their careers here on these very pitches. This year continue to be proud of Chris Robshaw who has recently been named England Captain. Chris joined Millfield Prep School in 1996 and "he was totally dedicated to his rugby whether it was in training or in our matches. He always led by example and gave nothing less than 100% effort" said Dave Hill, Head of Rugby”. -
European Club Rugby Future Secured
TOUCHLINE The Official Newspaper of The RFU May 2014 Issue 168 EUROPEAN CLUB RUGBY FUTURE SECURED The new deal on European club rugby signed by all nine “The RFU, and in particular Ian Ritchie, has invested significant stakeholders underlined their commitment to an invigorated time over the last few months in helping to find a solution to a competition meeting all the parties’ requirements. It is a problem that at one stage looked difficult to solve. We are very truly meritocratic tournament, with appropriate division of pleased that the challenges off the pitch are concluded so we finances, underpinned by a long-term agreement and strong can enjoy the joys of the game on it, creating more unforgettable governance, starting in the 2014/2015 season. memories for players and fans alike.” It features three cross-border club competitions: RFU CEO Ian Ritchie said: “This is an excellent outcome for all the European Rugby Champions Cup, the European concerned, most importantly the players and supporters who have Rugby Challenge Cup and a new competition called the made European rugby what it is today. This equitable, long term Qualifying Competition. agreement will provide the platform for rugby union to continue to RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont CBE said: “The benefits will be expand across Europe, increasing interest and involvement in the seen far and wide, from the clubs to the supporters, sponsors game at all levels. and everyone who has followed the fabulous mix of high “I would like to credit all parties, including BT and Sky Sports, class rugby and good natured rivalry - all played out in many for their efforts in reaching an agreement for the benefit of the spectacular towns and cities in Europe. -
England Stars at Downing Street
TOUCHLINE The Official Newspaper of The RFU September 2014 Issue 171 ENGLAND STARS AT DOWNING STREET GARETH MILLS AND STEFAN CURTIS The England Women’s rugby team visited Downing Street following their victory at the Women’s Rugby World Cup last month (August) in France. The squad, RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont and CEO Ian Ritchie and management staff from the women’s game were welcomed and congratulated by Prime Minister David Cameron and given a tour of his official residence and office. It was a unique opportunity to reflect on a memorable tournament for the team who lifted the trophy for the first time in 20 years after reaching the three previous finals. RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie said: “This is a great moment for women’s rugby in England and the attention and accolades they are receiving are well deserved. It’s been a whirlwind for all those involved in winning the Women’s World Cup and meeting the Prime Minister will definitely be one of their highlights. We hope their achievements will help to continue to grow the women’s game and the fact we now have a group of professional players working towards the 2016 Olympic Games shows the progress that is being made.” Continued on page 2… CANTERBURY PUTS THE ROSE AT HEART OF NEW ENGLAND KIT VERITY WILLIAMS Canterbury and England Rugby have unveiled the new England kit which will be worn for the first time on Saturday November 8 at Twickenham, when the team take on New Zealand in the 2014 QBE Internationals. The most striking development is the iconic symbol of England Rugby, the rose, has been placed in the centre of the chest for the first time ever. -
Park School!” the Interesting Fact About Having to Pray Five Times a Day Is If This Is Impossible Due We All Enjoyed It and It Was a Highlight of the School Calendar
BEAUDESERT PARKmagazine SCHOOL AUTUMN 2013 Autumn 2013 BEAUDESERT PARK MAGAZINE magazine AUTUMN 2013 No. 10 Contents School Notes: Headmaster’s Speech 2 Farewells 6 Prizes 7 Appointments, Scholarships and Valete 9 Boarding 10 Beaudesert and the community 11 Academic 12 The Arts 16 Outings and Events 24 Lectures 36 Activities 38 Prep Form Lists 43 Pre-prep Department 44 Pre-prep Form Lists 55 Anthology 56 Sport 64 Friends of Beaudesert 94 Staff List 96 1 BEAUDESERT PARK MAGAZINE Autumn 2013 School Notes Headmaster’s Speech at Prizegiving children will face in the search for jobs. So when asked by parents, “Is this senior school academic enough for my child?” my reply will always be, ‘Beaudesert only suggests schools whose ambitions match our own.’ I will leave it for them to sort out university places and what degrees they might go for in the hope that it will be something worthwhile. However, I do wonder sometimes about what some students get up to at university, particularly when talking about education. I read one in-depth university study that concluded, ‘Children need to be praised for effort not achievement.’ To have spent time coming up with a statement of the obvious is a concern. Academic success remains a vital element of Beaudesert life and I am greatly elcome to Prizegiving today. awarded an academic exhibition to indebted to our wonderful staff who I am very pleased to be joined St Mary’s Calne and many other awards ensure success remains possible for every Won stage by Angus McPhail, will be proudly listed on the honours child at Beaudesert.