The Dunelmian 2014-2015
The Dunelmian 2014-2015
Contents
Essential Information 1
House Reports The Caffinites 6 School House 8 Poole House 10 Pimlico House 12 MacLeod House 13
Speech Day Speech Day Prizes 15 Headmaster’s Report 18
Chaplaincy News 22
Music 24
Drama 29 News from the Departments 34
Sport Introduction 54 Girls’ Sport 54 Boys’ Rugby 62 Boys’ Cricket 70 Rowing 75 Swimming 82 CCF Royal Navy Section 84 Army Section 87
Duke of Edinburgh Award 90
Leavers 92 Global Awareness Week 94
OD Society 97
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Headmaster K J McLaughlin, MA (Hons) Physics
Deputy Head (Curriculum ) J M Webb, BA PGCE History and Politics
Deputy Head (Pastoral) Dr J M Burns, BA, PhD Modern Languages
Senior Master Dr M P Alderson, BA, MA Modern Languages
Bursar Mrs D Leigh, BA, FCA
Director of Marketing Mrs N McCann, MCIPR
Academic Staff M C T Baldwin, BA PGCE Head of Art and DT Miss K Baylis BA Classics M Bedworth, BA Physical Education B Brownlee, BA, PGCE, (PCE) Head of Psychology, Assistant Director of 6th Form Studies E C Bryant, BSc (Hons) Rowing M F Burke, BSc PGCE Head of Biology I J Campbell, BEng PGCE Head of Physics, Director of Middle School Studies M J Clayton, BA PGCE Design Technology, Art & ICT P Dias, BSc (Hons) PE and Games Mrs K E Dougall, BA Girls’ PE, Games & Geography Mrs C L Eccleston, BA Modern Languages Miss K M Finch, BSc, PGCE Maths C S Fordyce, BSc, PGCE Head of Maths, Housemaster of Caffinites House M A Gardner, BSc, MA Head of IT P G Gerrard, BEd Director of 6th Form Studies Mrs M Gordon, BA, GGEE Maths Mrs E L P Hewitt, BA PGCE, MA History R N Hewitt, BEd Geography, CCF (RN) Miss L J Hinde, MA; PGCE Modern Languages C Hope MA, MPhil, BA Head of Classics O Hughes, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Business Studies & Economics Ms K J Lowery, BSc PGCE Chemistry & Biology and Junior Housemistress of Pimlico House Miss R MacCabe, BA Economics & Business Studies S MacNair BA, MSc Head of Politics B Mason, BEd (Hons), MSc Director of Sport Mrs E Melville, BEd English Mrs T Moore, BSc Chemistry R A Muttitt, B Mus, MA, ARCO Director of Music & Scholars Mrs E P Murray, BA, PGCE Assistant Director of Music, CCF (Army) Miss A Parkin, BA Head of Drama Mrs C Pi ñén, BA, PGCE Durham Modern Languages Miss J Plummer, BA Science and Games Mrs M F Proud, MA Religious Studies J C Renshaw, BA; PGCE Head of Geography D Reith, MA, MA, PGCE English and Housemaster of Poole House Mrs K Rochester, BA, PGCE PE and Housemistress of Pimlico House A Smith, BSc Physics Resident Tutor Dr. M Smith, BSc Biology P D Sturt, BSc Biology & CCF Contingent Commander, Deputy Housemaster of School House Mrs F Swan, BA: PGCE Head of English S Thompson, BA PGCE English Mrs N J Thompson, BA; PGCE DT & Art and Housemistress of MacLeod House D Tyreman, BA, MA, PGCE Head of History
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A R Wallace, BSc, PGCE Science, Head of Careers, CCF (Army) Head of School Miss S Watchman, BSc Psychology Jasper Wiese (S) Dr D P Wiles, BSc, PGCE Biology Mrs K L Wilkinson, BA; PGCE Head of French Deputy Heads of School Wright, BSc, PGCE Mathematics Peter Lotts (S) M Younger, BA, PGCE Art & DT and Assistant Housemaster of Poole House Millie O’Dair (M)
Pastoral Staff Caffinites House Miss H Wood Poole House Alex Brown Mrs J Haley Pimlico House Mrs S Taylor Caffinites MacLeod House Mrs I Relph School House Emma Gray Mrs P Abbott MacLeod House Pimilco House Medical Centre Staff Kathryn Buchanan-Black Mrs A Dutton RGN – Nurse Mrs P Abbott RGN – Nurse Poole House Sebastian Hunt-Farmer School Marshall Mr P R Atkinson CCF/SSI School House Sebastian Robson Estates Staff Mr B M Hunter, BSc, MCIOB Estates Manager Caffinites House Mr A Rewbury Maintenance Craftsman Andrew Brown Mr R Wilson Maintenance Craftsman Mark Davison Mr G Ditchburn Maintenance Craftsman Tom Howe Mr G Gamble Maintenance Craftsman Mr B Boustead Groundsman MacLeod House Mr D Merrigan Groundsman Lexy Powell Mr H Shannon Electrician Pimlico House Administrative Staff Katie Erwin Mrs E Cathrae Admissions Su Kuyucu (International) Mrs L Jackson Marketing Assistant Maddie Lowes Mrs S Langthorne Events Manager Lauren Marsh Mrs C McAdams Assistant Bursar Grace Ramsay Mrs V Payne, ACMA Exams Officer, Data Manager Mrs A Petty Langley Foundation/Alumini Officer Poole House Mrs S Spence Headmaster’s P.A. Peter Risk Mrs D C Woodlands Administrative Assistant Alasdair Reith
Technical Staff School House Mr P Sanderson Head of Digital Strategy Jamie Kirkbride Miss L Bailey Senior Laboratory Technician Isaac Walton D Burton Laboratory Technician Michael Walton M Ridsdale Network Manager G Taylor IT Technician C Looker Print Manager Miss J Hall DT Technician
Governing Body Mr A MacConachie, OBE, DL, FRSA Chairman Mr F Nicholson Vice-Chairman Canon D Kennedy Miss G Kerr Mr R H Langdon Mr D W Welsh Mrs H G Weston Mrs Coates Mr A Martell Professor S Hackett Mrs S Langdrige Mr A Petty Mr G Hodgson Mr R Ribchester Mr N Turner Miss J Kirkley Mr R Salkeld
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Speech Day
Chapel
The Dunelmian 5 Caffinites house report first time (which are aptly named as a of these competitions have had direct result of our Housemaster’s maximum turnout from each of the Scottish roots!) These Clans include Clans to support their fellow Arkaig, Lomond, Katrine, Shiel, Clansmen and it was good to see all Rannoch, Ness, Tay, Torridon and the lads getting stuck in to each Lochy. The idea behind their challenge! introduction into the House system was to bring about more opportunities Staying with competitions, we have for the older boys to mix with the seen the Caffinites participate in younger in a competitive and fun way; annual Inter-House competitions with it would be an understatement to say incredible enthusiasm and Head of House Report this has worked well. Throughout the commitment. The Inter-House music year it is noticeable how relationships competition was a fine example between the years have become far where for weeks leading up to the This year has been one of change, new stronger and have added to the overall actual evening, the boys put in a beginnings and achievement for the togetherness of the House. tremendous effort to make rehearsals whole House. For all the Caffinites, I so that they performed at their best must commend them the endevour Competitions between the Clans have and as a result we came a very endeavour, effort and respect that they been fiercely fought and included respectable second place behind have displayed throughout the year not doughnut eating, bowling, dancing MacLeod. It has to be said that the Part only in House competitions, but in and cooking omelettes and have been Song and Instrumental ensembles went each and every school day since spread throughout the year. As it beyond the call of duty staying many September. They are a credit to stands Arkaig is the top of the leader late nights and some weekends to themselves and the House. board with a total of 28 points for the prepare for the competition. To me, this whole year, followed closely by shows the brilliant commitment and At the beginning of the year the Lomond at 27 points and then Katrine loyalty that t he lads possess for their ‘Clans’, as part of in-House with 24 points. Well done Arkaig! All House and for each other and therefore competition, were introduced for the
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6 The Dunelmian Caffinites house report that was the most important part in all Through the year other competitions fun! the competitions. included inter-House Basketball and As we come to the end of another Hockey. It was brilliant to see lads tremendous year for the Caffinites, a A special mention must go to Chris who went to get involved despite the massive thank you must go to the Field who led all the rehearsals leading sport not being one in which they their Housemaster Mr Fordyce, Deputy Mr up the big night for all unison, part interest regulary participated – this Thompson, Matron Sharon and all of song and instrumental. This was a certainly made me proud of them. great responsibility that he took in his House Suppers at the end of the stride. Christmas term was an occasion to celebrate the end of term and there There was great participation in the was much excitement for the Inter-House Cross Country, and inter- Christmas break. The suppers place House Swimming, with everyone over two evenings with lower years involved giving 100%. Although he on the Wednesday and older years on did not gain the victories we were the Thursday – both went extremely pursuing, we can hold our heads high well and the Clan competitions of knowing we did everything we could dancing and bowling were full of and our effort could not be faulted. laughter, embarrassment and good the tutors within the House, as without their guidance and help the House would not be the fantastic place which it is today. Finally a note from myself – thank you to my deputies Mark Davison, Andrew Brown and Tom Howe who have helped fantastically with the organisation of the House and preparation for House competitions.
Without a shadow of a doubt the Caffinites House had a brilliant year 2014- 2015 and will have many, many more in the future to come. This is a result of the lads being the fine characters they are and they must continue to believe in themselves and the House. ‘Floreat Dunelmia’
Alex Brown Head of Caffinites House
World Book Day
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Head of House Report
Bungite Report The new academic year opened with 22 new recruits to Bungites who along with the ‘old hands’ have helped to make 2014-15 one of the House’s most successful years in recent history both in terms of competitions but also through its presence in School life. The House had achieved a strong presence in the monitorial body with Jasper Wiese and Peter Lotts appointed Head and Deputy Head of School alongside Jamie Kirkbride as Deputy Head of House and the unrelated Walton boys, Isaac and Weekend Activities - mountain biking Michael. Supported by a strong team of House Monitors, it has been a part-song, Just Haven’t Met You Yet, However entertaining and late our privilege for me to lead the House over and the instrumental, Hawaii 50, while evening, the House mustered in full the course of the last year, most our rendition of Don’t Stop Believin’ for the Dunelm Run the next morning. notably achieving success in some of was designed to weaken the heart of As a demonstration of the House spirit the major School events. the adjudicator who, unfortunately, did and community, the run was fantastic not appreciate the finer qualities of in perfect winter conditions, and our The Christmas term is traditionally the 100 boys grumbling along to Journey. victory was a perfect end to a superb busiest of the year, beginning with However, our efforts were rewarded term. Bungite representatives running in the with a respectable third place, with the Great North Run and culminating in House winning the outstanding The Easter term opened where we had the House’s annual Oktoberfest performance commendation for our left off at Christmas; the seniors were celebrations. In the House service, we part-song. successful in House Basketball, argued for the need for preparation to although victory eluded us in the minimise stress and achieve our goals Boarders’ attendance at the Advent Hockey. A visit to the Old Dunelmian – lessons that would prove useful as Procession at the Cathedral indicated Lodge provided insight not only into the term developed. As ever, the the nearing of the end of term, and the life of the organisation but also the Remembrance service was a beautiful preparations for the House Supper lives of old boys and their time in the moment in the Chapel calendar quickly followed. As ever, the evening House. Honour was returned, offering an opportunity to reflect on was a huge success, enjoyed by boys, however, in the Swimming Gala the accident of history that separates tutors, and the guests; I am certain no which saw a strong performance from us all from the sacrifice of our one present will ever forget the the juniors, gaining second place, but antecedents, particularly in this discovery of the secret footage of Herr victory for intermediate, senior, and anniversary year, whose names are Paul Gerhard and his attempt to relay teams, and Bungites achieving carved so beautifully in Chapel and so achieve world-UKAS domination. overall first place. March witnessed poignantly in the House. the most visually stunning victory of the year, when during Reading Week Knowing the depths of the House’s when Austin Anderson appeared as musical talents to be profound, Edmund Pevensie from the Chronicles preparations had begun early for the of Narnia with his very own breathing House Music competition; the Aslan. To my own discredit, I suffered traditional debate regarding song public shaming in a House spelling choice allowed us to reflect on the bee where the intricacies of ‘practise’, efficiency of our preparations without ‘receive’ and ‘mortgage’ challenged hampering our rehearsals. With Isaac the House’s intellectual pedigree. Walton’s help, rehearsal schedules were produced and the boys rallied. Without reducing pace, the House This was to be our last chance to prove proved to be equally successful in the our startling musical prowess in our Victorious Dr Alderson Summer Term, taking on Poole and
8 The Dunelmian School House house report the Caffinites with gusto. A draw in the House football was a welcome result, while the House Cricket proved a trickier competition with victory only arriving for the Intermediate squad. House rowing, however, returned some silverware and it was particularly pleasing to see so many juniors achieving at a high level. Throughout the year, many boys had represented the School on the stage both dramatically and musically, and it was a fitting reward to see efforts rewarded in the Chadeyron. The House Athletics was the final major competition of the year, resulting not only in the House taking the overall boys’ trophy but also André Robson [Shell] being named victor ludorum. School House Boys in CCF Sailing winners
House, we have been involved in Kirkbride as Deputy Head of House anything and everything, and we have organising and maintaining some achieved much; around the School, the degree of order. I would also like to House has been represented in every thank Dr Alderson for all the hard activity and has been instrumental in work he has put into the House and all achieving success in business the support he has provided competitions, the Sailing team, every throughout our time at the School. To Drama production as well as those of you who board, I hope you individuals in rugby league, and continue to enjoy the ringing of the software development. The most morning handbell – I promise I shall memorable moment, however, will be think of you! I offer my best wishes to as we said goodbye to Rupesh Barode you all for next year and especially to after his three-week visit to the House, Austin Anderson as he takes on the and the lesson he gave us in the value most important job in the School. of community. S. G. Robson, B.S. I would personally like to express my Head of House thanks to you all for all that you have World Book Day done to make 2014-15 so successful, After such a successful year, it was but especially to the UVI and Jamie only fitting that the Bungite staff relay squad, under Dr Alderson’s merciless training programme, should bring the ginger baton home for the fifth year running. It was in this spirit of glorious triumph that the term closed with Bungie Nites 2015, the disco-themed House BBQ. As a survivor of Philfest in my first year in the House, the sight of the House lawn transformed into a Durham Ministry of Sound will be unfortgettable.
This year has been a superb end to my time in Bungites; as ever, it has been frantically busy from the very beginning until the very end. As a Rupesh Barode
The Dunelmian 9 Poole House house report
from Pooleites such as Rasih Hitchins, impressive hat-trick was particularly Dan Baker, Fred Enticknap, Rob memorable. The Inter-House football McAneney, Sam Taylor Gell and Sam was also a very enjoyable event. Milton. The Under 16 squad was also Though we did not win, Myron powered by Pooleites: Will Gray, Ryan Dempsey and Harry Tait made Allan, Adi Hitchins, Tristan Grant, particularly impressive individual Sam Newton, Nathan Bushnell, Henry contributions. Hudson, Ryan Donaghy and Jonty Another Inter-House competition that Megginson. One of the great success was enjoyable and closely fought this stories this year was the U15 team, year was the Inter-House Basketball. again dominated by Poole: the speed, Kai Yu Leung was our stand-out star Head of House Report agility and commitment of Harry in the senior competition. In the Jackson, Rob Milbanke, Reece Amir, Under 15 competition, the most We had an impressive team helping the Kyle Elliot and Will Jewitt helped the exciting match came against School Head of House Seb Hunt-Farmer take team take virtually every match of the House. With Harry Tait managing, the reins of Poole House with Peter season. Naturally, the successes of the Steven, Reece, Will, Kyle, Rob and Fisk and Alastair Reith as school Autumn Term carried over into the Stephen rallied to the challenge and monitors, and Adam Redman, James Sevens season. In one particularly we won the game by a single basket - Hawkes, Sam Barker and Thafer memorable day, for example, the U15 as well as the excellent team Bustami as House monitors. Thank Rugby Sevens team, led by Will Jewitt, performance, there was a particularly you all for your hard work in helping with the able support of Harry Jackson, impressive individual performance make it such as successful year. Kyle Elliot, Rob Milbanke and others from Stephen Zhu. beat Hill House, Barnard Castle, We welcomed new tutors to the house Woodhouse Grove and Sedbergh In other field sports, Conor Dougall this year: Mr Brownlee and Mrs (twice) to win the trophy and the was again a superstar, winning the Melville in Year 13 proved brilliant - tournament. national Scottish tetrathlon very approachable, good fun and championships for his age group, as excellent sources of support when the We also dominated throughout the well as the British National Tetrathlon senior boys were sorting out their cricket season, thanks to superb Championships. In the Dunelm runs, university applications. Mr McMillan performances from first team captain Poole achieved some impressive became the resident tutor, and a great Sam Taylor Gell, and the multiple finishes, with Conor Dougall winning support to Mr Reith. Never have we century-scoring batting partnership of the Removes run, Joe Stelling winning seen so much kite-surfing equipment! Luke We also welcomed back Sam Milton, Henderson and who had an extremely impressive year, Matthew directing rehearsals for House Music, Procter. The achieving a stunning top grade A -level first eight Drama performance in his devised teams who piece, and taking the lead role as tried to oppose Gatsby in the school play. them were just swept away. Other fine It was another extremely impressive cricketing sporting year. Adam Redman performances captained the First XV throughout an this year came excellent Rugby season, well from Nathan supported by first XV Poole regulars Bushnell, Will James Hawkes, Matt Procter and Ben Jewitt, Will Langthorne. There were also caps for Gray, Adam future stars, such as Ryan Allan. We Kahn, Sol Bell were delighted when, towards the end and Jonny Bushnell. the Swainston, and, in the Dunelm of the season, Adam was offered a Football was also a sport that saw itself, Sam Taylor Gell came second, professional contract to play Rugby for some resurgence this year, with the and James Hawkes third, a particularly the Newcastle Falcons. Ollie Sixth Formers enjoying regular impressive feat for James who has Simmonds took captaincy of the 2nd matches against adult sides at moved from around 50th to 30th to XV, and again had impressive support Soccarena. The day Ollie Simmonds 3rd in just three years. secured a Durham win with a very
10 The Dunelmian Poole House house report From the field to the water, where event outright, with his entertaining This included trips to the BBC in some of the Poole boys were diatribe against an elected judiciary. Newcastle, Nafferton Farm, the Centre remarkably adept. Elliot Edworthy The spirit of debate carried over into for Life, Durham University, was part of the winning team in the Heretics' Society where seniors met Northumbria University, Leeds national U15 Water Polo regularly for some lively and rich Armouries and the Thackray Medical Championships and, along with discussions. Alastair Reith co- Museum. There were also some Cameron Fyfe, Conor Dougall and founded MedSoc and invited a string amazing activities on site: the Year 7s Greg Halliday, played a key role in the of medical academics to give very made a radio programme to go out on successful swimming team which enjoyable and thought-provoking Star Radio, while Years 8 to 10 got triumphed so convincingly against lectures at the school: students involved in Espionage Training and other schools. Winning the Sedbergh enjoyed listening to Dr James on Global Conflict Resolution. The Year fixture was, as ever, very satisfying. endocrinology, Professor Hunter on the 10 students even taught the local Year future of the NHS, Professor Rubin on 5 primary school pupils on a range of We also enjoyed the Inter-House diagnosing cancer, Dr Hole on topics, which they really enjoyed. Swimming Gala: particular credit to reproductive immunology. There was Timi Agbebi here for his unstinting also a very engaging lecture by What leavers may well remember most performance for the team. Newcastle’s plant physiology of course are the social events and the professor, Anne Borland, on different great spirit that runs through Poole On the river, Captain of Boats Peter types of photosynthesis. We also had a House. There were social events for Fisk and Sam Barker, stalwarts of the number of students perform very younger pupils such as the Three first Rowing VIII, enjoyed a super successfully in a range of academic Schools’ Disco, and the thoroughly season. In the Tees Long Distance entertaining Healthy Eating Sculls and Small Boats Head, Sam competition, in the style of Ready won both his pairs and his doubles Steady Cook, with our own chefs events, out-rowing the Collingwood Kelvin Liu, Rhys Hook, Mike Wang College team; at the Durham Small and Stephen Zhu all competing in Boats Head, Peter and Sam, along with different teams under professional Alex Brown and Ryan Bewick, won guidance. There were also boarders’ the coxless fours outright; and they activities and trips every weekend – also won a tankard on home ground at offering everything from surfing and Durham Regatta. In the National paintballing to shopping. And there Schools’ Rowing event, as part of the were many great social occasions coxless fours Sam and Peter achieved throughout the year: the Oktoberfest an extremely impressive third place. party at School House, the Poole Peter Fisk had further success, winning House Christmas Party, dinner at the the gold medal at the Northern Indoor Freemasons' Lodge in January, the Rowing Championships. Outside the May Bank Holiday Poole Party, and of first team, Pooleites Charlie Procter, course finishing the year in style with Fraser Reith, Joe Stelling and Danny our Poole House Caribbean-themed Paterson enjoyed competing in several Barbecue, complete with limbo regattas. dancing, reggae, palm trees and a feast competitions. Joe Stelling, for of hot food and games. Academically, the Poole community example, was part of the team which got very busy this year organizing won the Top of the Bench Chemistry It has been a delightful year – one to some superb extracurricular events. In competition. absolutely treasure – and at the end of an election year, Kristian Hall did a super year as Head of House, Seb much elsewhere to raise the profile and There were of course some excellent handed over to Ben Langthorne who quality of political debate within the extracurricular opportunities again this takes over as Head of Poole House for school, organizing a superb debate. He year: many Pooleites took part in Duke next year. did a brilliant job of chairing the of Edinburgh competitions from Question Time style debate with all our bronze to gold awards, and many local parliamentary candidates. Our others took the opportunity to go on Sebastian Hunt-Farmer pupils distinguished themselves by the exciting World Challenge trips to Head of House quality of their questions and their Borneo or Ethiopia. One particularly contributions to the debate. In the successful extracurricular experience Marsden Public Speaking we enjoyed this year for the first time Competition, Kristian won the senior ever was Global Awareness Week.
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superbly despite our nerves. Thank you to Kirstie, Beth and Phoebe for all their work getting us to sing and pancake nights on a Saturday evening. This year has been a memorable one perform as well as we did. The summer term is always very busy in Pimlico and once again it is the girls with so much to fit in alongside exams and staff in the House who make it so On the Social front, everyone enjoyed and planning for the summer. A Toy special to all of us. This year saw an the House Suppers at Christmas and Story theme was adopted for the increase in the number of boarders we the company of Mr and Mrs House BBQ as apparently the film had in Pimlico and this resulted in a McLaughlin at their first House was launched during the year most of small group of our Upper Sixth Supper. The Year 7 and 8 girls our Upper Sixth were born. With boarding in Caffinites whilst still organised an evening out with Matron some interesting costumes, girls being members of Pimlico. Most of and Mrs Rochester to Spags and other enjoyed good food (thank you Mr the Upper Sixth had a term boarding year groups had fun on their Rochester for cooking), excellent across the road and enjoyed their time seemingly regular visits to Nandos company and fun activities. We said with Mr and Mrs Fordyce. and Fat Buddha. The Sixth form goodbye to our leavers who all locked enjoyed the Sixth Form Dinner at the their Pimlico padlocks onto our metal Excellent House spirit shone through Ramside Hall in February and all butterflies in the garden and we also once again when we competed against looked very glamourous as usual and wished Mrs Proud, Miss MacCabe MacLeod in House events. Up against most of the Upper 6 attended the Dinner and Dr Wiles the best of luck with a strong MacLeod cross country team at the Masonic Hall with the OD Lodge their new ventures. in the Dunelm Run before Christmas saw us losing in all As we come to the end of events but notable another year, we must say a huge performances were from thank you to Mrs Rochester (and Jessica Crawford finishing Mr Rochester), Ms Lowery, 3rd in the Removes events Miss Hitchin, Matron and all our and Orla Jackson and Heidi tutors for all they do to make life Rochester finishing second for us in Pimlico so enjoyable. I and third respectively in the would also like to thank my Inters run. After Christmas, fellow Monitors, Maddy Lowes, the swimming gala, probably Lauren Marsh, Katie Erwin, the House’s least favourite Grace Ramsey and Su Kuyuc for House event was closely all their support during the year. contested with our small team swimming well. Exhausted at Pimlico It has been another really the end we were disappointed to find back in January. enjoyable year this year and I wish out we had finished second in a close everyone in Pimlico the best of wishes run battle but well done to MacLeod. Boarding in Pimlico is a fun filled for another successful year next year. adventure (most of the time) and our Work hard, enjoy life and stick House Music at the Sage was our main boarders have enjoyed weekend together! focus before Christmas and after five activities such as a trip to Edinburgh, changes in House song, we finally paintballing and a trip to the beach to Kathryn Buchanan-Black settled on Accidently in Love. Led by name but a few. We all do enjoy our Kirstie Kirkley, Beth Snegir and frequent trips to town and have enjoyed Phoebe Dormand, our part song, The our many film nights in the Common Longest Time and instrumental, Under Room, especially on our pizza and the Sea and unison were performed
12 The Dunelmian MacLeod House house report MacLeod House Report
4th September… the inevitable arrived, summer holidays were over and for the Upper Sixth every house competition would be our last. We welcomed record numbers of Year 7s into MacLeod this year alongside new members in Years 10, 11 and 12.
It was strange to see the Year 12s arriving in their smart new suits and high heels, ready for the challenges of the sixth form. Hopefully all the new girls settled in quickly, bringing more smiles and individual talent to the house. We hope they will be very happy at Durham School and embrace the many opportunities that the school offers.
Thanks to Lucy Kirk for surprising her fellow Sixth Formers with a homemade apple and blackberry crumble at the start of the year. An appreciation of desserts is a very important MacLeod attribute.
MacLeod House thrives on Inter-House this house event can be hardest to competitions. The Christmas Term was This was followed by the most muster enthusiasm for – due mainly to dominated by music; the House Music dreaded House event of the year… costume and hairdrying issues. Thank Competition was returning to The Sage house cross country. Helped by the you to those girls that took part, and as part of the School’s final 600 year fine weather (and due to some took one for the team. We won both celebrations. House Music is such a big exceptional individual talent), we the senior house swimming and the competition because it involves the managed to win both junior and senior relay competition. whole House, requiring everyone to cross country. Special mentions to take part. Once we finally agreed on our Olivia Colby and Scarlette Bell for Towards the end of term we had the musical choices the house worked their impressive 1st and 2nd in the junior and inter House hockey….the tirelessly together. The efforts of all of junior run; Kari Dougall for 1st place senior house hockey has yet to be the girls should be applauded but in in the Swainston, and for breaking the played. Our Year 7 and 8s beat particular, we must thank Lexy, Alex School record, and finally Anna Pimlico 8 goals to 6 and our year 9 and Fran for the devotion they showed Roberts, Jodie Cameron, Lucy and10s narrowly lost 1-0. The girls to the competition from the early part of Mcillroy, Katie Hall and Sandra displayed a great team spirit – well term; they were an inspiration to us all, Griffin for their top five places in the done to all twho took part. and really helped me, as I have no clue senior event; a fantastic effort from when it comes to music whatsoever. everyone. The summer term started with a burst Our performances were outstanding of sunshine and before we knew it the and we clinched the House Music title The MacLeod Christmas supper came end of the year was approaching and for the second year in a row… no at the end of long term, bringing the the Upper Fifth and Lower Sixth pressure for next year, girls. whole house together, a personal disappeared on study leave, followed highlight being the return of ‘M by Upper Sixth after half term, Hot on the heels of our musical Factor’ with the Upper Sixth letting resulting in a quieter but ever busy achievement we showed our sporting their hair down to perform their own House, with the younger years colours, winning both senior and take on “Greased Lightning.” preparing for drama plays and the first junior house netball. Thanks to Millie The MacLeod winning streak ever girls inter House football for getting our teams together and continued into the Spring Term with competitions, supported enthusias- leading them to victory. House swimming at Freeman’s Quay, tically by coach Romany Kullar.
The Dunelmian 13 house report MacLeod girls have also excelled individually, with Kari Dougall recently becoming the U17 Great British Pentathlon champion, this is a great achievement in itself but Kari is also only 15 - making this achievement even more remarkable. Lexy Powell winning a national Latin competition.
This year the theme for House BBQs was 'Festival'. Each member of the House had festival wrist bands to gain access to the band in The Grove garden and other exciting entertainment areas. The weather was sunny so we successfully managed an actual BBQ without rain spoiling it!
Thank you to Mrs Thompson for her support and guidance throughout the year, for caring about our wellbeing, our studies and some of our fake tans; it’s made my job so much easier and more enjoyable. I would also like to say a huge thank you to the tutors and house staff for their guidance and good humour, and to the cleaners, for putting up with the endless birthday celebration mess left around the house and for keeping the house looking clean and tidy.
I’d like to take this chance to thank all the Macleod girls for their hard work they have put in this year. I’m going to miss your smiles and catching up with you all in the kitchen at break times so much! Good luck and enjoy every second, take every opportunity you can, love every day - because time flies by and before you know it you’ll be spending your final days at Durham School.
Good luck to Ella as Head of House, I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job. Have fun, enjoy the responsibilities and continue to support and inspire the rest of Macleod. Sports day was a great success, managed to regain the overall house Hold Fast making up for last year’s not so good trophy. A special mention must go to Floreat Dunelmia performance. We managed to win all Lucy McIlroy who broke records in of the age groups, all of the relays the 100m and 200m and contributed to (apart from the staff relay race - more the record breaking win in the senior training and dedication required for relay. next year please) and therefore
14 The Dunelmian Speech Day 2015 SPEECH DAY PRIZE LIST 2015
The Tristram Prize for Academic Excellence in Science Alastair Reith B.S. The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics The Robson Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Sixth Form The Durham University Prize The Henry Smith Prize for Physics Peter Lotts K.S. The Special Prize for Services to Drama The Chaplain's Prize The Vernon Ferens Community Service Award The Hodgson Prize for English Lexy Powell K.S. The Ker Memorial Prize for Modern History The Gough Prize for English Verse The Senior Prize for English Recitations The Senior Prize for Music shared The Senior Prize for Music shared Isaac Walton K.S. The Ian Nuttall Prize for Biology The Fred Hurrell Prize for Music shared Francesca Brown K.S. The Fred Hurrell Prize for Music shared Sebastian Robson B.S. The Ker Memorial Prize for Ancient History shared The Ker Memorial Prize for Ancient History shared Henry Wadsworth The Senior Prize for Art shared Felicity Warcup The Senior Prize for Art shared Emma Gray B.S. The Senior Psychology Prize Prize Tom Howe The Portwood Prize for Computer Studies shared The Senior Politics Prize shared The Senior Politics Prize shared Kristian Hall The Marsden Public Speaking Trophy (Senior) The Morley-Wells Prize for Geography James Hewitt The Stationers' Prize for Printing The Reader Trophy for Leadership Alexander Brown The Senior Additional Mathematics Prize Graham Campbell The Senior Prize for Drama Helen Cuthbertson The Lowson and Salkeld Prize for Chemistry Mark Davison The Reader Prize for Spanish James Hawkes The Senior Prize for Economics Jamie Kirkbride The Richardson Bunbury Prize for Modern Languages Lauren Marsh K.S. The C.H.A. Howe Prize for Practical Skills Robert McAneney The Senior Theatre Studies Prize shared Sam Milton The Senior Theatre Studies Prize shared Charlie Conway The Bishop Lee Prize for Religious Studies Georgina Swart The Senior PE Prize Michael Walton L6 Classical Civilisation Prize Claudia George K.S. The Special Prize for Excellence in English The Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay The Jackson Prize for Latin Prose Ben O'Neill B.S. The Raynor Prize for Religious Studies The Mitchell Prize for Service to the School The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared Beth Snegir L6 Music Prize L6 Theatre Studies Prize L6 Economics Prize Ming Yang The Bell Prize for Politics L6 Art Prize L6 Art Prize shared Rory Jackson
The Dunelmian 15 Speech Day 2015 SPEECH DAY PRIZE LIST 2015 L6 Chemistry Prize Stephanie Yipeng L6 Mathematics Prize Stephanie Yipeng L6 Physics Prize Edward Arthur B.S. L6 Biology Prize Iain Choyce K.S. L6 Geography Prize shared William Hewitt L6 Geography Prize shared Kirstie Kirkley K.S. The Tom Percival Prize for History Josh Arnott K.S. L6 Computer Studies Prize shared Leigh Armstrong L6 Computer Studies Prize shared Gabriella Tunstall L6 Photography Prize Emily Bateson-Roseberry Design & Realisation Prize Edward Carr L6 Business Studies Prize Joseph Glass L6 Psychology Prize Amy Lumsden K.S. L6 PE Prize Jacob Weightman The Sidney Dunn Prize for High Achievement in the use of Digital Media James Bray Yr 11 Prize for Academic Achievement Helena Campbell K.S. Yr 11 Prize for Academic Achievement Anu Krishna K.S. The Middle School Drama Cup Chris Coleman The Peter Lee Prize for International Pupils Nurul Fadilah The Junior Prize for English Recitations Katie Hall The Junior Art Prize shared Beth March The Junior Art Prize shared Dominic Fox K.S. The Katem Prize for Effort Billy Short The Middle School Prize for Music shared Aydin Simsek K.S. The Middle School Prize for Music shared Ben Pulman K.S. Yr 10 Prize for Academic Achievement Sophie Atkinson K.S. Yr 10 Prize for Academic Achievement Ben Prentice Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 10 Laura Mitchelson Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 10 Adam Morris Yr 9 Prize for Academic Achievement Orla Jackson K.S. Yr 9 Prize for Academic Achievement Hal Burke K.S. Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 9 Sophie Fascione Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 9 Lucia Speed The Marsden Public Speaking Trophy (Intermediate) Dominic Gaines K.S. Yr 8 Prize for Academic Achievement David Hardern Yr 8 Prize for Academic Achievement Lottie Craven K.S. Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 8 Jessica Crawford Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 8 Thomas Dawson The Junior Drama Cup shared Siobhan Bell The Junior Drama Cup shared Daniel Coleman The Bell Twins Prize in the Lower Remove Yr 7 Prize for Academic Achievement Freya Court K.S. Yr 7 Prize for Academic Achievement Frances Clifford K.S. Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 7 Elise Besford Cecil Yuill Prize for Academic Progress in Yr 7 Monica Speed The Johnson Perkins Prize for Biology Tadhg Burke K.S. in the Removes The Keeton Prize for Removes Music shared Piers Oxenham The Keeton Prize for Removes Music shared Thomas Reynolds The Removes Prize for English Recitations Oliver Sullivan The Marsden Public Speaking Trophy (Junior) Jessica Bramwell The Chadeyron Music Senior Competition tba The Robin Myerscough Cup for Singing tba The Senior Business Studies Prize Jasper Wiese The Portwood Prize for Computer Studies shared The Headmaster's Prize
16 The Dunelmian The Dunelmian 17 Headmaster’s Speech 2015
Mr Chairman, Chief Constable, When I open the door of my house on tripped very lightly off the tongue of distinguished guests, ladies, South Street to make my morning this particular OD. gentlemen, ODs and current pupils, commute to School, I am greeted by a That sense of belonging also extends to many thanks for your warm spectacular view of the Cathedral you, the parents who are here today. welcome. I say this not just for across the Wear. As you look more The support you show the school, and today, but for the welcome you have closely, it becomes impossible to tell of course your children, is hugely shown me since I was appointed where the base of the Cathedral ends valued. Whether it’s on the touchline, in back in March of last year. and the rocky outcrop of the bailey the Luce Theatre, at concerts in the itself begins. This to me is rather like Chapel or just enjoying a coffee in the It’s a great privilege to be the 44th Orangery (better known as Costa) your Headmaster of Durham School, and no presence around the School strengthens better time to start at the School than that sense of family that the school during its 600th anniversary year. This possesses. is a School with a long and impressive history. From its founding in 1414, its However, I must turn to my brief - to refounding in 1541, its move across the report on the year. I thought rather than river, devolution from the Cathedral, an exhaustive list of achievements of the admission of girls, the increase in the School over that time, though there day pupils; the common theme running are many, I thought I would focus on through the story is of change. Of just a few highlights for me and I hope growth. For a school with such history for you as well. and tradition, it is one which is As I mentioned earlier, the School was remarkably adept at facing new coming to the end of its 600th challenges and adapting to them. celebrations when I joined, but one of Durham School itself. The roots of the the first events of the year was the One of my first duties last Summer was School are mighty strong, and deeply dedication of the marvellous stained to attend the dedication of the statue of embedded in the north-eastern ground. glass window in Chapel. As I hope you the Durham Light Infantryman in the Those roots wind their ways into all know, it is an extremely impressive market square. It was a very moving areas of Durham life; they are piece of work; all the more so for being occasion and it gave me the opportunity intermingled with those of the designed by one of our (at the time) to reflect on the sacrifice that 98 Old Cathedral, but also the university. More year 11 pupils, Alex Douglas. The Dunelmians made in the First World than that, they are the roots of design cleverly weaves in so much of War and whose names are engraved on generations of families in the North the School’s 600 years, and the light it the pillars of the Chapel. I know from East – the names on the honours boards casts in Chapel on a sunny day is talking to the pupils that climbing the go back over a hundred years but those magical. I should also add the 98 steps three times a week is for some same surnames keep cropping up. The commemorative tapestry, to which in itself an act of commemoration; a story of Durham School is the story of every pupil in the school was invited to way of acknowledging the school’s Durham itself, and the impact the make a contribution, which provides a history as they go about their daily School has had on the lives of many great complement on the other side of business. Time and again over the last hundreds of families is incalculable. the Chapel wall. year I have been struck by the sense of pride in the school that the pupils have. I can honestly say that I have never The undoubted highlight of the Every one I have met has a sure sense worked in a School where the Christmas term, if not the year, for me of the ethos of the School and is connection and affection felt by former was the Festival of Music at the Sage conscious of the responsibilities on pupils of the School is so strong. They Theatre in Gateshead. This has rapidly them to fulfil that. are loyal, supportive and they feel a become a Durham School tradition and deep affinity for the School. seeing how well the pupils rose to the The School has a hugely strong occasion was staggering. Most of them awareness of its own identity and it was I met recently one OD who was will never again in their lives, have the uncanny how each pupil can identify looking to reconnect with the School. I opportunity to perform to 1700 people what it is that makes Durham special: asked him, why? He looked at me and in a world-class venue and I think the the sense of belonging, the breadth of said “Simple – I owe where I am today term “house spirit” barely does justice activities and opportunities, and the to my time at Durham School.” It’s an to the way in which they conducted strength of its pastoral care. extraordinary tribute and one which themselves, literally and
18 The Dunelmian just mean material goods, but the uct: open, honest, welcoming, kind, Headmaster’s Speech 2015 spirit with which he was welcomed ambitious, humble. The list of adjec - into the community. That for me tives goes on. The greatest tribute I metaphorically, on the night. speaks volumes about the nature of can pay is the one which I had from Durham School pupils and he will a prospective parent earlier in the The Easter term brought us an live long in the memory of those year. She said, if my child ends up evening f or the Upper Sixth at the who got to know him best. I should being like the guide who showed me Old Dunelmian lodge. Whilst not add that, totally unsolicited, the round I will be delighted with entirely demystifying the inner pupils put together a collection for Durham School. workings of the tradition, it provided Rupesh to take back for his family another fascinating element to the which was the equivalent of 5 Somebody asked me recently what School’s history. If you’ve never months wages. The retiring advice I would give to school leavers been there, the Lodge building on collection today goes to the same making their way into the challenges Elvet is amazing and I hope that charity which brought him here; of life after School. My advice to those who are leaving now find a money raised will go to fund English leaving sixth formers is to take a reason to go there soon. teaching for Rupesh’s companions, piece of the school with you. Not lit - as well as providing running water erally I hasten to add, but over your The time post-Christmas is a stressful for his home. Please give generously. time I hope you will have absorbed one for the U6 with university not only information, knowledge and applications very much in the forefront It will ill behove me to omit sport skills but also Durham’s values, our of their minds. Four of our pupils from my review of the year. Again, if culture and our history. I want you to secured Oxbridge offers but beyond that you will forgive me, I shan’t over - take that experience and use it to I was impressed by the ambition, the whelm you with facts and figures make a difference in the world. determination and the modesty with about the year but just express what I Clearly, that means being prepared which those young men and women think has been a theme throughout it. for the rigours of educational life at approached decisions about their At all the sports dinners I have been university or college, but it’s just as futures. They are ably supported in to, the same message has been important that you are ambitious for many ways at School, but the decisions brought home to me. Pupils partici - your part to play as responsible are ultimately theirs and they displayed pate. Whatever standard, from the members of a global society. Make a ma turity beyond their years in that excellence of the first team, to the your mark; challenge yourselves process. gung ho spirit of the under 12s, boys with new experiences; have the con - and girls at Durham love their sport. fidence to be yourself and to stand Summer brought public exams but You will hear much talk regarding up for what is right, even if it means also Global Awareness week, character and grit in the papers, but doing the unexpected or unpopular. Leadership training day, Durham the experiences at all levels the Pursue true happiness: not self-grati - Regatta and a number of other pupils here enjoy provide more edu - fication or self-indulgence but the events. For me though, highlight of cation in those qualities than any cur - happiness that comes from the the term, and for very different riculum lesson. knowledge that you have contributed reasons than the Sage, joint highlight to the greater good of yourselves and of the year, was the visit of Rupesh It is about the taking part, not the other people. Barode. Three times this year I have winning. Though the first XI beating felt extraordinarily privileged to be Sedbergh in cricket this term made I’ve enjoyed getting to know each Head of this School: the my weekend. you, briefly, over the year. It is invid - remembrance service, House Music ious to single out any individuals, at the Sage and when Rupesh 601 years of life in any school is but it has become a tradition to re - arrived. For those who don’t know, some achievement, but that long his - ward those of you who have made it Rupesh joined us courtesy of the tory is made up of each Dunelmian’s all the way from Badgers to the U6. Cricket beyond Boundaries charity. individual experience of the School. This year there are two of you and, Rupesh is an Indian orphan with This year is no different, and we pay as luck would have it, you are both talent for cricket who was given the tribute to the 81 pupils who are leav - related and come from a long line of opportunity to play here to develop ing us in the U6 to move into the Dunelmians. I’d like to ask Mrs his skill in the sport. No doubt he next phase of their lives. I will run Champion, Badgers legend, to pres - benefited in that way, but what really the risk of boring them by repeating ent Mark Davison and Tom Elliott struck me was the effect he had on what I said at the Leaver’s Dinner at with your special cufflinks in honour the School community. Despite the half term: for a new head starting at of the 15 years you have spent at language difficulty, he made instant Durham, they were the living em - Durham School. friends as was welcomed with bodiment of the product of a Durham Traditionally colours are awarded at amazing generosity. By that I don’t School education. And what a prod - this time of year too – in the interests
The Dunelmian 19 Duncan Wiles came to us with Frances arrived at Durham in 1983 – Headmaster’s Speech 2015 experience of both ends of the coincidentally beginning her secondary of time, ties and badges can be col - educational spectrum; a PhD in school career at the same time as I did – lected from me later, but I am Biotechnology and a qualification in as a part time Divinity teacher after a pleased to announce that full Sports primary school teaching. Duncan good deal of experience teaching colours for Cricket go to Sam Taylor immediately settled in to teaching Theology and Hebrew at the university Gell, Jamie Kirkbide and Mark Davi - Biology in the Senior School and pupils and New College; at that time there son. Half colours go to Piers Davison have enjoyed his sardonic wit and were only six female members of staff, and Dominic Scott. Swimming full understated subject knowledge. He all of whom were part time, and no colours go to Alex Brown and leaves us to pursue interests, for now, girls. Kathryn Buchanan-Black. Full music outside the teaching profession and we colours go to Fran Brown, Alex will keep a weather eye out for him in Frances demonstrated her organisational Davies, Anna Roberts, Seb Robson the thoroughfares of the city and skills very quickly involving herself in a and Isaac Walton. Half colours for beyond. bewildering number of aspects of the music go to Phoebe Dormand. School. Governors academic committee, There are two members of staff retiring Ferens music club, ISI inspector and so Of course, at the end of an academic this year who have a combined service on. Few Schools have teachers who year it is not only some of our pupils of 62 years. John Renshaw has been as serve them in so many different ways, who leave us; a number of our staff long at Durham School as girls have; and Frances will be sorely missed. On a will be moving on to pastures new. I 30 years ago he began his time with us personal level I have much appreciated would like to thank Toby Bain and as Head of Geography, taking a her advice and support this year, and Jake Newport for their work in middling department and building it though she too will remain semi- houses over the past year, and wish into a subject which was one of the detached from Durham School, I wish them luck for their future careers. most popular in the Sixth Form. her great fortune with Malcolm in her Our rowing coach, James Davidson, Following that success, John spent 5 ½ retirement. leaves us also after one year to take years as Housemaster of Ferens House, up the post of Head of Rowing at for junior boys aged 11-13. His Two governors end their long period of George Heriot’s college in Edin - compassion and warmth, strongly service with us this term. David Welsh burgh. James has made a huge con - underpinned by his Christian faith, joined the governing body in 2004, tribution to the Boat Club at Durham made his time in Ferens a memorable returning to the School where he began School and elsewhere – he has one for every boy in the house. He his career teaching Languages in 1969. thrown himself into a wide range of came out of the House and renewed his As the retired Head of Dame Allan’s activities and helped out above and focus as Head of Geography in 1992 School in Newcastle, David has brought beyond the call of duty. We wish him and has led the department with a wealth of educational experience and well for the move North. distinction ever since. Outside of the wisdom to bear on the School in the past classroom John ran the water polo at 11 years, most recently as Chair of the On the classroom front, Duncan the School and helped considerably Governors’ Education Committee. He Brown has provided admirable cover with the swimming. He has also too has been a source of much wisdom for Emily Murray in the Music de - demonstrated his facility with and we thank him today. partment this year for which we offer watercolours over his time at the our gratitude and appreciation. School, and those who visit his Richard Langdon is our longest serving classroom cannot fail to be awed by the Governor, having joined the Board in Rebecca MacCabe came to us fresh quality of the pictures which adorn the 1997 at the height of the devolution from Northumbria University in walls. He will continue his association negotiations, when the School ceased to 2013 armed with a degree in Busi - with the school through his art, and will be a formal part of the Cathedral. He ness Management. Over her rela - help out in the Art department next came as parent of two Old Dunelmians, tively short time with us Rebecca has term. Aside from that, John will move having also been greatly influenced by demonstrated a real talent for teach - into retirement with Jackie and we wish Canon Luce in his choice of career. ing, as well as huge commitment to them a long and happy time together. Richard’s experience as a solicitor has helping her pupils. Countless sessions genuinely been invaluable over the at at lunchtimes and after schools have The departure of Frances Proud means years; his time given freely, not at made a difference to many in the Sixth that Durham School next year will have standard professional rates, has meant Form and their success in examina - more gaps to fill than Liverpool’s he really has been the “lawyer lacking tions has been bolstered by this help. defence: RS and Philosophy Teacher, fee”. Seriously though, Richard’s Rebecca leaves us to take up a man - Head of Department, Head of PSHE, commitment to the School, most agement training post, returning to her Acting Chaplain, PGCE co-ordinator, recently in its international endeavours, alma mater in Northumbria. INSET leader, teacher trainer, Speech and his regular attendance at School day organiser, the list goes on and on. functions have been much appreciated
20 The Dunelmian yourself – knowing your strengths and comes from an understanding of others; Headmaster’s Speech 2015 weaknesses so you are able to build on an awareness of people as individuals, by the pupils and staff and in his the former and compensate for the with a diversity to be celebrated. I think absence we thank him. latter. Durham School gives confidence for Leaving the Governing Body at life in all these ways. Our values as a Christmas is Vice Chair Frank Confidence comes from having a clear School are reflected in you and I have Nicholson. His financial capabilities, sense of right and wrong. It’s easy every confidence that those values will business acumen and canny experience when faced with a difficult moral stand you in very good stead when have served the School well through choice, under pressure from your peers, dealing with life, both here at the difficult times. He too will be sorely to make a decision that is expedient at School and when you leave it. As I said missed after 16 years’ service and we the time; the one that allows you to fall at the outset, it is a privilege to be wish him and his wife Lavinia well. in with the crowd and avoid the taunts head of Durham School and I look or name-calling. The confidence that forward to its success in the years to My final message though goes to the comes from your values though, allows come. pupils of Durham School. Schools will you to make what you know to be the Floreat Dunelmia. often have straplines on websites and in right decision; the confidence to be their promotional material which, when your own person means you won’t do you drill down into them, are something which you know to be effectively meaningless. Durham wrong. School is different with its unofficial motto of Confidence for life. There is a Confidence comes from experience; lot wrapped up in that statement and In from having tried, failed and learned know from talking to many of you how from the setback. We all know the much you appreciate our help in Beckett quote about failing better. guiding young people through what can Confidence comes from preparation; be difficult adolescent times. the knowledge that you have put in the effort before an exam, a fixture or a So what does confidence for life mean? concert so that you are ready for the I believe it comes from understanding challenge when it arrives. Confidence
The Dunelmian 21 From the Chapel
t has been a great privilege to World War 1, representatives of the (Jack’s wife) has been raised higher up continue as acting chaplain CCF laid a wreath at the the wall and the two plaques now sit Ithroughout this year. We got off to a Remembrance Sunday service at St. side by side. spectacular start with the dedication on Margaret’s Church, where the oldest 5th September of the tapestry (which memorial to the ODs who died in A highlight of this year was the now hangs at the North West corner of WW1 is located. Confirmation service held in the the chapel). This was designed and Cathedral services have followed our school chapel on 30th April. This was made by Alison Wood but about two usual pattern, with Canon David the first time since 1998 that we have hundred members of the school Kennedy (our Canon Governor), been able to have the confirmation in community also contributed to making Canon Bob Hoskins, and the Dean of chapel. Five pupils (Kathryn it. An oak tree, planted on a hill, with Durham as our preachers. Buchanan-Black, Gabi Matthews, every leaf unique reminds us of the Cameron Ffye, Robbie Fyfe and unique nature of every member of our A large number of pupils have read Thomas Reynolds) were confirmed by school community. beautifully and I must pay particular the Bishop of Jarrow. We were
On 26th September the Dean of Confirmation Durham, the Very Reverend Michael tribute to the team of pupils (led by delighted to welcome their families to Sadgrove, dedicated the new stained Peter Lotts and James Hewitt) who the service (and to a reception with the glass window, designed by Alex have set out (and cleared up) the Bishop afterwards). Douglas and funded by the O.D. cathedral so diligently at each service. Lodge. We were delighted to welcome Their work has been particularly Thank you to the monitors who have many members of the Lodge to this appreciated by the cathedral stewards. kept the chapel running smoothly service. On bright days the sun The carol service, as usual, put us all throughout the year, to all those pupil streams in through this window on the in the mood for Christmas with “volunteers” who have read lessons or south side of the chapel and diagonal inspiring music from the choir led prayers, to the members of staff shafts of colour infuse the stone of the combined with traditional readings. who have led Wednesday morning chapel walls. chapel services and to the House At the start of September we were representatives who have produced The generosity of the O.D. Lodge has saddened to learn of the death of Revd. inspiring House services. My thanks also been seen in their co-funding Jack Marsden who had been Head of go particularly to the choir and to Mr. (with the Friends of the School) new Classics and then Second Master at the Muttitt and Mr. Hays (on the organ) hymn books for the chapel. These School, but was also Chaplain from who have produced week by week have the School’s name embossed on 1962-1985. The Headmaster and I such lovely music to enrich our the covers, and they will be in use attended his funeral in Kilburn, North worship. from September 2015. Yorkshire. The OD Lodge service in April doubled as a memorial service We are looking forward to the arrival Our remembrance service was a for Jack and included reminiscences of in September of our new Chaplain, the particularly moving occasion, which his life from Godfrey Hedley O.D, Revd. Simon McMurtary. He will be ended with ninety eight pupils lining Derek Baty O.D. (and a former licensed by the Bishop of Durham in the steps with candles while the whole Housemaster of Langley House) and the School Chapel at our service on school processed down in silence at myself. During the service a plaque to Friday 25th September. the end of the service. This year, as it Jack was unveiled by his daughter was the centenary of the outbreak of Anne. The plaque for Audrey Marsden Frances Proud
22 The Dunelmian Music and
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The Dunelmian 23 Music Notes
2014 was an exciting time for the Music Department as we celebrated the school’s 600th anniversary. In March we staged three performances of Les Misérables to a packed Gala Theatre in Durham; the first time we had used this venue and it will surely not be the last. For the celebration service in the cathedral in June the choir performed a beautifully haunting setting of In This Place, especially commissioned for the occasion by composer and Old Dunelmian Will Todd. The piece has since gone on to become a firm favourite on Classic FM.
Much of the Christmas Term was spent in preparation for the final extravaganza of the sexcentenary; our Term ended with the fourth visit to Sage, Gateshead. The traditional service of event certainly lived up to the hype nine lessons and and was a fitting end to a special year. carols in the You can read Isaac Walton’s excellent cathedral. The report of it in this magazine. However, standard of singing there was plenty to keep the musicians from the choir was as busy before that: there were some high as I can ever informal lunchtime concerts in the remember, with Exhibition Room and a well-received particularly Autumn Concert just before half term memorable in the chapel. Highlights included the performances of Riu, chamber choir’s singing of Stanford’s riu, chiu by Mateo Beati Quorum Via, The Turtle Dove by Fletcher the elder Vaughan Williams, Alex Davies’ and (with impressive Jodie Cameron’s performance of the solos in Spanish by first movement from Bach’s double various members of violin concerto and Stephanie Yipeng’s the U6th) and a jazz playing of Chopin’s Polonaise in A, arrangement of Away making her debut as the school’s first in a manger. Peter Lee Scholar. The Easter Term The Remembrance Service was began with some especially poignant, marking as it did further informal not only a tribute to fallen Old lunchtime recitals as Dunelmians but also a commemoration practice for those performance by the choir of Let the of 100 years since the start of the First taking ABRSM exams at the end of People Praise thee O God by William World War. After an introit of Pie Jesu January. February saw everyone’s Mathias. The occasion was also the from Lloyd-Webber’s Requiem , the heads down, busy learning new last day before Mrs Murray began her choir sang an anthem I had composed repertoire for concerts ahead and maternity leave and not long using words from the poem Before juggling pressures of academic work. afterwards we congratulated her on the Action, a celebrated work by Noel Musicians are generally excellent at birth of her beautiful baby daughter Hodgson, Old Dunelmian, who died multi-tasking (the boys too…) and this Elizabeth. Mr Brown, husband of our during the Battle of the Somme. Alex period of hard work was to reap piano teacher Venera Bojkova, stepped Davies was superb on the trumpet benefits later on. into the breach to teach in the playing the Last Post and again during department for the remainder of the the gathering of the whole school on The half-term cathedral service was an Easter and Summer terms. Master’s Green on Armistice Day. uplifting affair, with a buoyant
24 The Dunelmian On the 2nd March the Chamber Big Band Choir joined forces with St. Chad’s Sing, sing, sing – College Choir for Choral Evensong in Goodman the cathedral, singing Batten’s fourth Blue Skies – service (with solos from Seb Robson Berlin and Isaac Walton) and Bairstow’s It don’t mean a Save us O Lord ). A few days later the thing - Ellington annual Scholars’ Concert was held in chapel, with many notable The evening performances, opening with the ended with two Dunelm wind quintet playing a nicely especially dance-like minuet by Danzi. There stylish operatic featured some items on folk items by Mozart instruments: some fine accordion sung by Seb playing from Tianyou Tong and a Robson and traditional Chinese piece on the Lexy Powell, guzheng by You Mei Xie had the which will last audience mesmerized. long in the memory of all those present. The final week of term was busy with two further days of ABRSM exams, Tribute was paid to all the Sixth music GCSE and A level recordings, Form leavers in the cathedral half- with a Lenten service on the last day term service, which included rousing which featured the choir singing singing of a perennial favourite: Allegri’s Miserere Mei. Parry’s I was Glad.
The first musical occasion of the A pleasant concert in the chapel on Summer term was the annual music 18th June paved the way for many of dinner on 8th May. It was a splendid the performers for their ABRSM occasion, with excellent food examinations in the final week of provided the school’s caterers and term as well as the Myerscough and Big School filled to capacity. As well Chadeyron competitions. as a multitude of chamber items, the Adjudicator Mark Mawhinney had a following performed by some of the very difficult decision deciding on ensembles reveals the breadth of winners but awarded Seb Robson the repertoire performed. Myerscough singing trophy with a beautifully sung extract from La Orchestra Bohème. Winners of the closely- Music from Harry Potter and the fought Chadeyron competition were: Philosopher’s Stone - Williams Soul Bossanova - Quincy Jones 1st: Isaac Walton (piano) Waltz from Jazz Suite no. 2 - 2nd: Beth Snegir (flute) Shostakovitch 3rd: Seb Robson (euphonium)
Choir It was a wonderful evening of extra- Nobody Knows – trad. ordinarily high standard The Lord’s my Shepherd – Goodall music-making. Happy – Williams Bohemian Rhapsody – Mercury Next year, although many exceptionally talented musicians in Junior Ensemble the Upper Sixth will have left us, Budapest – Ezra there is a good deal to look forward Shake it off – Swift to, not least a production of Grease All about that bass - Trainor in the Gala Theatre in March. One of the great features of the school is the Chamber Choir way in which students rise to the El Grillo – Josquin challenge and I have no doubt that Butterfly - Makaroff music will continue to flourish.
The Dunelmian 25 1st December 2014: immediately started the quick, tense introduction to The man from A Celebration of Music in the Sage. U.N.C.L.E. with impressive virtuosic Heads of houses and musicians of all solos from the majority of the band. levels had been acutely aware that the house music competition was once When the hall was once more free a again taking place on the floor of face some might recognise, Miriam concert hall one in the Sage Davis OD (violin), took to the stage Gateshead. With dedication and with Ellena Hale (piano) performing a enthusiasm that all the school’s sports set of Romanian dances by Béla teams could only dream of, musical Bartók, showing impressive dexterity talent from all sections of the houses and performance skill. Finally, the had been rehearsing and perfecting Bow Junior choir and the School week in, week out. As we came to the Chapel choir with Old Dunelmians final few days before the event, combined to sing Gaudete a traditional thoughts on who might win were so carol, Before Action ,the words of Noel fraught with competition, an Hodgson OD, an officer who died in underground staff betting syndicate, the First World War set to music by Mr. complete with live odds based on For the sheer amount of Muttitt, and a show-stopping rendition informers, came into being (or so we free time lost to pursuing of Freddie Mercury’s Bohemian were told)! Rhapsody ’ complete with visual excellence, this was its thunderbolts and lightning! On the evening itself, with the own reward. All those orchestra in position, Mr. Muttitt involved overcame great After a quick interval, all feelings of appeared and without a word, Sabre teamwork between the houses that was Dance by Aram Khachaturian began, challenges to give the palpable in the whole school the frantic sound of the timpani most exciting, varied and performances instantly evaporated as echoing across the packed stalls. As engaged celebration of the house music competition began. the applause subsided, proper Kicking off with the instrumental introductions were made, and the Durham School’s music I round, all arrangers received individual orchestra continued with their main have ever had the applause from the adjudicator for their impressive performances, with the piece, Danzon No. 2 by Arturo pleasure (and stress!) of Márquez. Graham Campbell played scores so far being MacLeod 1st, The the long and varied clarinet solo that being a part of. Caffinites 2nd, and Poole, Pimlico and was described as ‘a feat of pure The School House on joint 3rd. This musicianship’ by one professional was followed by the Part song, in musician. Additional soloists Anna which The School House and The Roberts (oboe) and Isaac Walton Caffinites came joint 1st, MacLeod, (piccolo) also contributed to the Pimlico, Poole. At this point, performance, immediately setting the everything was still to play for, and all standard consistently high for the houses conveyed their passion for following acts. Following this was the victory in the final unison round. With Dunelm Wind Quintet; comprised of fantastic final performances, the Isaac Walton (flute), Anna Roberts adjudication was announced; winning (oboe), Graham Campbell (clarinet), this year’s house music was MacLeod Francesca Brown (French horn), and house, with The School House winning Lexy Powell (bassoon), all the special performance prize! demonstrated solid musical skill performing Zortzico de Espagna by For the sheer amount of free time lost Isaac Albeniz. Bow Junior Choir then to pursuing excellence, this was its performed two sea creature themed own reward. All those involved songs from the choir risers to the overcame great challenges to give the delight of the audience. The Big Band most exciting, varied and engaged then took to the stage, and began with celebration of Durham School’s music a jazzed up arrangement of ‘We three I have ever had the pleasure (and kings’, a piano duet accompanied by stress!) of being a part of. the big band that was performed by Isaac Walton (primo piano) and Fred Report by Isaac Walton Enticknap (secundo piano). When the applause had died away, they
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SIOBHAN BELL PIANO 01 Pass CHARLOTTE STONE SINGING 04 Pass JONATHAN BRACKEN PIANO 01 Pass TIANYOU TONG PIANO 04 Merit WILLIAM CARMICHAEL PIANO 01 Pass TIANYOU TONG SINGING 04 Merit KATIE COLBORN SINGING 01 Pass FRANK XIAO SHENG SINGING 04 Merit SEBASTIAN COLLINS PIANO 01 Pass SOPHIE ATKINSON SINGING 05 Merit SEBASTIAN COLLINS VIOLIN 01 Pass CONNIE BARRACLOUGH SINGING 05 Merit ALEXANDER COOPER VIOLIN 01 Merit GEORGINA BROWN SINGING 05 Merit JESSICA CRAWFORD SINGING 01 Pass HAL BURKE ALTO SAXOPHONE 05 Merit LILLIE FAWCETT SINGING 01 Pass CLAUDIA GEORGE CELLO 05 Distinction CHARLOTTE HOLMES PIANO 01 Merit KATIE HALL SINGING 05 Pass ADAM MORRIS B FLAT CORNET 01 Pass THOMAS PANTER PIANO 05 Pass CHARLOTTE PAYNE VIOLIN 01 Pass CHARLIE PROCTER SINGING 05 Merit GABRIEL SOMERVILLE-SMITH VIOLIN 01 Merit BEN PULMAN TROMBONE 05 Merit JOSEPH STELLING CELLO 01 Merit BEN PULMAN SINGING 05 Distinction YFKE VAN DEN BREMER VIOLIN 01 Pass ALASDAIR RICHARDSON B FLAT CORNET 05 Pass ELISE BESFORD SINGING 01 Pass ALEXANDER SMITH PIANO 05 Pass HANNAH GORDON PIANO 01 Pass ARCHIE O'DAIR TRUMPET 05 Merit HANNAH GORDON VIOLIN 01 Pass EDWARD ARTHUR SINGING 06 Merit KIRAN HOPE TRUMPET 01 Merit EDWARD ARTHUR SINGING 07 Pass HARRIET REYNOLDS VIOLA 01 Pass ANNA ROBERTS OBOE 06 Pass MONICA SPEED VIOLIN 01 Pass JODIE CAMERON SINGING 06 Pass JOE WINETROUBE PIANO 01 Merit FIONN CRONIN PIANO 06 Pass SAMUEL CAMERON DOUBLE BASS 02 Pass FIONN CRONIN ALTO SAXOPHONE 06 Merit LOTTIE CRAVEN PIANO 02 Merit KARI DOUGALL SINGING 06 Distinction HOLLIE HYLTON SINGING 02 Pass KARI DOUGALL SINGING 07 Distinction DEANNA LOWERY SINGING 02 Pass JAMES MACNAUGHTON-JONES FLUTE 06 Pass ANDRE ROBSON SINGING 02 Merit RORY JACKSON ALTO SAXOPHONE 06 Merit AYDIN SIMSEK PIANO 02 Distinction HELENA CAMPBELL PIANO 07 Pass HARRY CAMERON VIOLIN 02 Pass GEORGE GREWAL SINGING 07 Distinction CHARLOTTE HOLMES PIANO 02 Pass SAMUEL PALMER-MUTTITT PIANO 07 Pass NURUL FADILAH VIOLIN 03 Pass SAMUEL PALMER-MUTTITT EUPHONIUM 07 Merit DOMINIC GAINES TENOR SAXOPHONE 03 Merit ELISABETH SNEGIR FLUTE 07 Merit JONATHAN GAMBLE PIANO 03 Pass ELISABETH SNEGIR SINGING 07 Distinction PIERS OXENHAM ALTO SAXOPHONE 03 Pass ISAAC WALTON PIANO 07 Merit GABRIEL SOMERVILLE-SMITH PIANO 03 Pass FRANCESCA BROWN PIANO 08 Merit ANDRE ROBSON SINGING 03 Merit FRANCESCA BROWN HORN 08 Merit JOSEPH STELLING CELLO 03 Pass FRANCESCA BROWN SINGING 08 Pass SOPHIE ATKINSON SINGING 04 Merit HELENA CAMPBELL FLUTE 08 Merit GEORGINA BROWN SINGING 04 Merit ALEXANDRA DAVIES PIANO 08 Pass MEGAN BROWN SINGING 04 Pass ALEXANDRA DAVIES TRUMPET 08 Merit LOTTIE CRAVEN SINGING 04 Distinction ALEXANDRA DAVIES VIOLIN 08 Pass FRASER GAINES PIANO 04 Merit PHOEBE DORMAND SINGING 08 Merit ARCHIE O'DAIR B FLAT CORNET 04 Distinction FRED ENTICKNAP PIANO 08 Pass BEN PULMAN SINGING 04 Distinction ALEXANDRA POWELL BASSOON 08 Distinction CAMERON REGAN-TEASDALE PIANO 04 Pass BEN PULMAN PIANO 08 Distinction ALEXANDER SMITH ORGAN 04 Distinction SEBASTIAN ROBSON EUPHONIUM 08 Merit KARI DOUGALL ALTO SAXOPHONE 04 Merit SEBASTIAN ROBSON SINGING 08 Merit JONATHAN GAMBLE PIANO 04 Pass ISAAC WALTON FLUTE 08 Distinction PIERS OXENHAM ALTO SAXOPHONE 04 Pass LCM Exam result: PATRICK MILLER ELECTRIC GUITAR 03 Distinction
28 The Dunelmian Jack the Ripper – Mary Kelly’s Drama Dream
GCSE Drama Practical Charlie Conway Performances Helen Cuthbertson Sam Milton Both in November and April, the GCSE drama students proved their The Year 13 devised piece was worth by performing their assessed inspired by a trip to London, where pieces to large audiences. we walked the streets of In November, the Year 11 Devised Whitechapel and visited the murder thematic work dealt with material in sites of many of the serial killer’s line with the World War 1 Centenary victims. celebrations. The boys were The group were fascinated with the particularly thrilled that their entirely hardship and suffering the people of devised scene set on Christmas day east end Victorian London in the trenches - the famous experienced and his most famous ‘Christmas truce’ pre-empted the victim Mary Kelly. They wished to Sainsburys controversial TV create a piece that went beyond the Christmas ad. glamorised Hollywood perception Scripted pieces ranged from John of Jack the Ripper and prostitution. Godber’s Bouncers to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and again demonstrated This was a hard hitting and the high levels of talent from Durham immersive piece. It involved drama students. audience members being taken on a ‘tour’ of Whitechapel, following the More recently, Year 10 performed tour guide around the school site two ensemble Physical Theatre before being led back into the Luce pieces, White Feather, a piece set Theatre for a multi-media theatrical during WW1 which explores the AS and A2 Theatre Studies: experience. The quality of the acting theme of cowardice and Arbeit February 4th 2015 was superb and the pupils’ ability to Macht Frei ’ a sensitive portrayal of play multiple roles exceptional one Jewish family’s experiences A Streetcar Named Desire by during the Second World War. The Tennessee Williams pupils should be commended for Stanley – Austin Anderson their maturity in dealing with such Blanche – Elisabeth Snegir sensitive content and their very Stella – Charlotte Stone moving portrayal of the themes and issues explored. Phenomenal performances from all Very well done! involved with all students gaining top band marks and Elisabeth Snegir Miss A Parkin achieving a staggering full marks for her role as Blanche.
The group’s Stanislavskian approach to the piece was fully realised with a full set replica of the house created on stage; including a bathtub! A highly impressive performance.
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What a fantastic show! The cast and student led crew continued to impress me throughout rehearsals with their enthusiasm and engagement with the production.
It was not an easy story to bring to life on stage and as a novel originally, the glamour, intrigue and ultimate tragic downfall of Gatsby could easily have been lost had it become too narrative led.
However, the incorporation of a narrator (played by Chris Coleman) proved to be a hit, as he moved seamlessly from scene to scene as a bystander, party goer and associate of the man himself. The narrator helped to effectively represent the eyes of Dr TJ Eckleburg watching on…
I was keen to try adding a multi-media edge to the production and decided early on that using projections of still and moving images would be an effective way of setting scenes and giving the play a modern twist. I also decided to use a combination of original tracks from the 1920s and some modern day jazz and pop tracks.
The Durham School Drama Students really proved their worth in creating such a dazzling and enthralling spectacle. A roaring success….
Miss Parkin
30 The Dunelmian The Dunelmian 31 Theatre Trips
Year 9 Drama trip: The Muddy Choir this production of one of his most each individual as it allowed us to react popular plays. in different ways to the concept. We were On Tuesday 20th January 2015, the Year Set in 1950s New York, the American left feeling exhilarated and filled with 9 Drama students travelled to the DLI in classic simmers with tension as lots of questions. This was an excellent Durham to see a performance by the longshoreman Eddie Carbone’s obsession start to the course for the students and a Theatre Centre of The Muddy Choir, an with his orphaned niece spirals out of great starting point for devised work and original play by Jesse Briton. The Muddy control. live theatre exam responses. Choir was written to mark the Centenary Before curtain up, the Theatre Studies of the outbreak of the First World War students were treated to a ‘page to stage’ and tells the story of three young men talk from the show’s director and a The Woman In Black – GCSE Drama from Sunderland serving with the workshop with two of the actors. This Theatre visit Durham Light infantry in 1917. proved to be highly insightful, as the In keeping with Durham School’s history students learnt first hand of the director’s On Thursday 22nd January the year 10 and in remembrance of the Old production aims and intentions. Students and 11 drama students travelled to the Dunelmians who served during the First were also keen to get involved in the Darlington Civic Theatre to watch The World War, this seemed an excellent workshop and one Year 12 student even Woman in Black, the highly successful opportunity for Year 9 drama students to volunteered to direct the actors as they stage version of Susan Hill’s chilling experience moving and thought performed a scene from the play. novel. The Woman In Black started off provoking theatre that tells the story of as a Scarborough theatre's budget the First World War landscape through Miss Parkin Christmas show and twenty five years on, three young soldiers’ eyes. We hoped the Head of Drama remains one of British theatre's biggest – play would engage the pupils as it is a and scariest – hits. Following the recent story about growing up and the success of the film of the same name humanising power of music. It would ‘Institute’ starring Daniel Radcliffe, pupils were also give them the experience of live On the 1st October, the AS and A2 intrigued as to how a play could possibly theatre, a hugely important part of our Theatre Studies students travelled to the be as scary as the film! Drama studies. Northern Stage, Newcastle to see Pupils were impressed with the incredible The outstanding performances Institute by the award winning and use of multi-role in the performance transported us back to 1917 on a internationally acclaimed company, (there were only two actors throughout) powerful journey filled with humour and Gecko. The company works through and the superb way that tension was built. sadness. Following the show, pupils were collaboration and experimentation and Judging by the amount of screams and treated to an enlightening Q and A has created some phenomenal jumps of terror coming from the stalls session with the cast about the story, the productions in a physical theatre style. I during the performance, one can safely rehearsal period and the acting industry. hoped this visit would provide the assume that the show lived up to Theatre Studies students with an insight expectations. The Woman in Black into different styles of theatre and proves that live theatre is an incredibly provide inspiration for the Year 13 powerful thing and can create an
A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller The King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Wednesday 29th April 2015
On Wednesday 29th April the year 12 and 13 Theatre Studies students travelled to Edinburgh to see Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. We were particularly
practical piece. experience for an audience beyond that of The exploration through theatre of the a cinema or TV screen. term ‘Institute’ and what it means challenged the concept of a world filled Miss A Parkin with ambition and control, focused on Head of Drama those on the edge of society, and what it intrigued to see how this Modern Greek means to care. tragedy was brought to life by the This was a truly gripping piece of theatre Touring Consortium Theatre Company, and the best thing I have seen in a long as the play is an A level Set text. 2015 is while. Part of what the group enjoyed the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth and was the play’s capacity to provide the company were celebrating this with different interpretations and meanings for
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Departments
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ART design for the window could be place after school on Wednesday 4th realized. December 2013 to discuss how we 600 Year Anniversary would judge the competition entries. At the beginning of the autumn term in 2014 marked the 600 year School September 2013 the Art and Design During October and November I had a anniversary. Several projects were departmental team decided to organize number of conversations with Godfrey selected to commemorate the event an inter-house art competition to design regarding who would be commissioned which involved a wide cross section of a stained glass window for our Chapel, to construct the window. Clearly the based on the anniversary theme. The artist who would take on this role would 1414 OD Lodge were very keen to involve all have to be experienced and capable. ol 6 members of the school community in Fortunately one name came to mind, o 0 the designing process. Each of the five Janet Rogers, a glass artist who works h 0 c houses was allocated the necessary from her studio at the bottom of South resources and the pupils were given a Street. S Y
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u of entries from all ages. Godfrey Nikki, attended the school some years D 2014 ago. I knew that Janet had already undertaken a variety of commissions including designing and constructing windows for the home of the former the extended school community. Two Conservative MP, Michael Portillo. visual arts projects were earmarked to spearhead this event, both involving the Godfrey reported back to the OD Lodge Art and Design Department. and Janet was selected to construct the chosen design. I was first contacted by Godfrey Hedley, of the Old Dunelmian Masonic Eric Robinson and Godfrey, Members Lodge, in June 2013. Godfrey informed of the Lodge, myself and Janet met to me that the Lodge members wanted to choose a winning design on Thursday commission a stained glass window to 9th January at 4.30 pm. The process celebrate the event and to provide a was difficult as there were many entries long lasting memory of the anniversary. of a high standard. In the end one, by Godfrey was looking for help with the Alex Douglas, a Year 11 pupil at the design of the window and in order to time, was singled out and selected. The give me an idea of the possibilities design included imagery which Godfrey was keen for me to view a represented events throughout the similar project at Barnard Castle school’s 600 year history. Alex’s School. composition was well-balanced and he used colour skilfully yet the simplicity There a window had been installed in of the imagery allowed it to be the school chapel some years earlier. translated into an effective glass I arranged to meet Godfrey and Arthur Original window design with impact. H Walker, OD Lodge Member, in drawing by Alexander All were in agreement and the chosen Barnard Castle School chapel, during Douglas a the first week of the summer holiday in Durham design was selected. July 2013. The window was indeed School pupil Godfrey and I visited the Chapel to impressive casting a blue and red discuss the location of the new window. diffused glow over the altar and nave. It was decided that the south facing Arthur and Godfrey spoke with great elevation would be ideal because the enthusiasm about possibilities for a abundance of natural sunlight would similar window to be installed in Hedley was keen to be involved and I maximize the illumination of the Durham School’s Chapel. I left them was in close contact with him during stained glass panels. The plain middle with a much more focused idea of their this stage of the proceedings. Godfrey window on this elevation would be the intentions and in particular, how the and I decided that a meeting would take location for the new window.
34 The Dunelmian By July the finished window was ready The school also commissioned a tapestry. Fortunately she agreed and in to be put into position. tapestry to celebrate the 600 Year December 2013 the two Alisons, Jane milestone in the history of the school. and I discussed the imagery on which The installation of the window was My involvement came when I was the tapestry could be based. In the end complete by 10th July 2014. On the 11th contacted by the previous Headmaster, the final design drawing was produced July the OD Masonic Lodge held its Martin George, who asked me to co- by Alison Wood and was influenced by Installation Meeting in the Luce Theatre ordinate the project from the school some of the design work produced by and the Chapel was opened before the side. He put me in touch with Jane the pupils for the stained glass window. meeting so that Lodge Members could Arthur and Alison Bain who, as visit the Chapel and take their first members of the parents’ liaison In early 2014 Mark Younger and I opportunity to view the window. committee, expressed an interest in collected a loom from Alison Wood’s According to Godfrey those who creating a tapestry to celebrate the 600 house in Durham and it was erected in attended ‘were amazed’. The chapel had year school anniversary. Both ladies the Annexe. Alison worked quickly been transformed and the window were very enthusiastic and I met Jane setting up the loom and work began in added a totally new dimension to the and Alison in the autumn term of 2013 earnest. south elevation. Coloured light to discuss the project. They knew of a streamed into the building, filtering textile designer living in Durham, It was very much the intention from the over the pews, creating a more modern Alison Wood, who had produced work beginning that the tapestry should and dynamic atmosphere. All involved of excellence with which they were involve as many members of the school in the process were very pleased with familiar. It was agreed they should community as possible, each producing the outcome and the objectives had approach Alison and ask her if she a small part. Rotas were created to been achieved. would be interested in producing the facilitate this with all pupils spending at least one Art or Design Technology In order to dedicate the window the OD lesson weaving a section of the Lodge arranged for a Friday chapel tapestry. Even Upper School pupils service followed by a dedication dinner who did not study these subjects were to take place on Friday 26th September. encouraged to take part as well as The Dean of Durham, The Very teaching and support staff. The names Reverend Michael Sadgrove officiated of all who participated were recorded during the service and before the dinner in a book for posterity. thanks were given to all those involved. Little by little the design began to appear. Jane Arthur and Alison Bain The Rev’d. Jack Marsden (retired worked with Alison Wood to construct School Chaplain, Second Master and the design. Alison Wood was not Head of Classics) who had been kept employed full time so Jane Arthur and up to date about the project by Godfrey Alison Bain ensured supervision of was not present as he sadly passed pupils on days when Alison was off. away on 6th September. I was The tapestry was completed in May informed, however, by Godfrey that 2014 and my first impression was of Jack was absolutely delighted with the the large scale and brilliance of colour, window once i n situ. T he window is a qualities that were further enhanced long lasting memorial to the 600 year when it was hung at the rear of the anniversary and the OD Masonic chapel in July 2014. Lodge provided an unparalleled A very big thank you to Jane and the opportunity to create a dynamic piece two Alisons for all their help and of art work on a large scale. For Alex support in creating an outstandingly Douglas it facilitated a once in a life successful piece of art work! time opportunity! It was a great pleasure to work with the Mark Baldwin OD Masonic Lodge and particularly Head of Art and Design Technology with Godfrey Hedley who gave so much time and effort to ensure that the project was a success. I would personally like to thank all involved and particularly the OD Lodge who also very kindly provided a sizeable donation to the Art and Design Department in recognition of our contribution to the project.
The Dunelmian 35 News from the Departments.... BUSINESS STUDIES & Economics and their relevance in the CLASSICS wider world. Kevin Roberts, ECONOMICS Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi, I took over the running of our small- visited the school in March and yet-active Department this September The Business Studies & Economics delivered an engaging talk on from Trevor Davies. In his years department were delighted with the leadership and innovation in business, heading the Classics Department he excellent results achieved by the leaving the entire audience with a had kindled a love of the ancient world graduating class of 2014; the students great deal of food for thought. We in so many students and solidified the had worked conscientiously and visited Durham University on three position of Latin and Classical productively and were justly separate occasions, forging what we Civilisation within the School. He rewarded. Half of the Business are sure will be a long-lasting managed to get Classical Civilisation Studies cohort achieved an A or A* relationship over the coming years. on the Year 9 options for this year and grade overall, with Brad Cleary The university provided a series of it is now set to remain a popular scoring full marks in both his A2 workshops and presentations on the subject for that year group thanks to his exams, a great achievement. In power of enterprise education, a day efforts. The primary legacy from his Economics three quarters of the group of Economics related investigations tenure, however, is clearly the fact that secured an A*, A or B grade, with and lectures and gave us the chance to Latin is now taught to all those in Years Liam Wilson, Patrick Hardy and Dale meet and listen to Professor Ha-Joon 7 and 8, becoming an option in Year 9 Bailey deserving particular credit for Chang, renowned economist and – this was something he worked their efforts. author. tirelessly to achieve and is a great testament to his enthusiasm and Over the 2014-15 academic year the In addition to trips and speakers a attitude, which made him a successful department made great strides in its group of four A2 Economists and very popular member of staff. It subject enrichment programme, (Kristian Hall, Oliver Simmonds, was therefore with a degree of designed to aid students’ Katie Erwin and Kristina Lightburn) trepidation that I took the helm in understanding of Business and competed in Target 2.0, the Bank of September but in truth there has rarely England’s inflation rate challenge, been a moment spare which would putting forward their proposals for afford the time for reflection – controlling inflation to a panel of hopefully that will come during this Bank of England employees and summer. monetary policy experts. A selection of our AS Business students (Alasdair In the first couple of months Miss Denby, Lucy McIlroy, Alex Grecoe, Baylis took two groups out to see Alex Vassallo, Euan Gardiner and performances of two Greek tragic Alex Colby) excelled in the BASE plays which are on the syllabuses of Business Challenge competition, our GCSE and A Level courses, while finishing as regional runners-up in the since Christmas there have been trips national accountancy contest after to Hadrian’s Wall, Latin reading demonstrating impressive teamwork competitions, a talk by a University and presentation skills. lecturer and various activities. The articles below focus on these events Thanks go to the department team of and provide a snapshot of the range of Andrew Gouge and Rebecca offerings which the Classics Maccabe. Rebecca is actually leaving Department has been involved in. the department this year to take up a Currently we offer Latin and Classical position at Northumbria University; I Civilisation to A Level and the pupils would like to thank her for her valued have been very committed in pursuing work over the past two years, she has these subjects. A2 Latin had not been made a positive impression on all her studied here previously but Lexy students with her perseverance and Powell, who is set to read English at frequent support. 2014-15 was also Merton College, Oxford, has now set the department’s first year without the precedent for others to follow and Mark Bushnell, whose leadership, indeed this challenge will continue compassion and excellence in the next year and hopefully beyond. At the classroom have been greatly missed. GCSE level take-up has remained consistent and at an appropriate level Mr O Hughes for what is a challenging subject in a small school. Classical Civilisation at
36 The Dunelmian News from the Departments.... GCSE was not offered at Year 10 this where she sampled what university ENGLISH year but the Year 11 group came teaching is like and learned much through their examination cycle about the options of pursuing such a Our outgoing Year 11 students relatively unscathed and half the class degree. Benjamin O’Neill spent two excelled themselves in their exam will continue with it at A Level and this days in Cambridge attending an A2 results for 2014 with 90-92% A*-C for will be supplemented with a couple of Classics Study Day on the first day English Language and English pupils who will take up the subject before staying in Gonville and Caius Literature IGCSEs. Our Sixth form anew since it is an A Level which can College overnight in order to be students also performed well and be studied without requiring previous present at the Cambridge Open Day on demonstrated their real enthusiasm for knowledge. The whole of the AS Level the next. the subject with nearly half of the Classical Civilisation group plan to cohort going on to study English at continue on with the subject and I hope GCSE Greek is an off-timetable option University, a gratifying progression. for this trend to become the norm; they next year and I hope to get a couple of There were numerous theatre trips will enjoy reading Virgil’s Aeneid and pupils interested in expanding their expanding our students’ experience of learning about Roman Britain. experiences as well as their CVs to Literature with viewings of award help re-establish Classical Greek at the winning shows including the National Current students are looking at the School. We had a lunchtime Greek Theatre’s Streetcar Named Desire (see possibility of studying Classics-related Club for interested Year 9s to give Alex Smith’s review), Broadway’s degrees at University and there are a them a taste of the subject and this will acclaimed The Curious Incident of the number of avenues to explore when be a regular offering next year so Dog in the Night time and the heart- considering such matters. It is exciting pupils can find out what the language wrenching The boy in the Striped that William Hewitt, who is studying is all about. Pyjamas. Classical Civilisation at A Level and is considering pursuing Archaeology at Links with Durham University were In January a party of English students university, is not only participating in pre-existing but are being strengthened from Years 11-13 visited London to an online course offered by the and I hope to establish a full, mutually- view the excellent West End Show distance-learning provider Future beneficial working relationship with Shakespeare in Love , a quirky Learn on Hadrian’s Wall, run in the Department there. To that end I engaging show that began life as a conjunction with Newcastle invited a lecturer to give a talk at the film. This proved excellent entertainment and provided some contextual reference for the period. We were further immersed in the period with an extremely informative tour of the Globe Theatre the next day. (See Amy Lumsden’s report of the visit.)
Debating Society began the year with aspirations to vanquish three years of runner up at the Rotary Club’s Youth Speak Competition, however the Rotary club were unable to run the competition this year. Fortunately a Public Speaking competition, the Marsden Cup was proposed and so University, but is also all set to spend School in May and this will be the first students from all age groups turned a week digging at the Roman auxiliary of many. We are also looking at their attention to writing entertaining, fort just south of Durham at creating closer ties with Bow School, educational, witty and inspirational Binchester. Having spent a summer starting a Classics Society (though speeches. The topics covered were season excavating at the Porta Stabia now a VI Form society for Classicists diverse; cyber bullying, animation, in Pompeii myself, I know the tiring and MFL pupils, the Hillard Society, feminism, politics why dogs are better yet rewarding experience that being has been founded and will run next than cats, to name but a few. The part of a dig is and I have already academic year) and hopefully running standard, even in the heats, was threatened William with a visit during another trip or two: tempus neminem extremely high so our thanks go to Mr his time there which I am sure will manet. Muttitt who organised the final and embarrass him no end. Claudia George The Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove enjoyed a day at Oxford University at Mr C Hope for taking on the difficult role of the Classics and English Open Day judging.
The Dunelmian 37 News from the Departments.... Other competitions fiercely fought over Mrs Melville, Mr Reith, Mr Thompson Year 7 MacLeod this year included the Poetry and Miss Watchman for their creativity, I think the seven stories trip was a good Recitations; Ozymandias by Shelley for humour and hard work this year. experience to learn about books that the Removes, If by Kipling for the you read when you were young. I liked Intermediates and Maude Clare by Mrs Swan it when we made our own ‘lost thing’ Rossetti for the Seniors, The Gough because it tests your creativity in a lot Prize for Verse and The Gawan- Taylor Seven Stories Reviews of ways and I like that. I would Prize for Essay. recommend it to young children The Seven Stories trip was so much because the books there are suitable for Reading Week inspired literary fun. It’s unbelievable how much them. discussion and the Sixth form, Martha information there is about stories and Bradley, Allie Jackson, Alex Smith, books. I’ll be honest, I hated reading Bernard Esisi Claudia George, Amy Lumsden, Joe but after the trip I haven’t put a book School House Year 7 Glass, Katherine Pears and Emily Goed down yet. It widened my knowledge worked hard supporting various and the activities were so much fun. elements of the week including the You were able to dress up and re-enact Shakespeare in Love and themed lunch. Under Katherine and scenes from movies and chapters of the Globe Theatre English Trip Amy’s guidance the hall was decorated book. Throughout the day, I had from fairy-tales and glass slippers and gathered so much knowledge and On Wednesday January 7th 38 pupils apples hung from the candelabras. memories I will never forget. I have to from Sixth Form and Year 11 who are Thank you to the kitchen staff who say, this was one of my favourite trips. studying English boarded a coach produced fine fairy-tale fare. I would definitely recommend it, from school and headed to London. especially to people who don’t like to On the coach we met our guide, Whilst Year 6 and 7 were out at Seven read. Simone, who would explain some of Stories recreating everyday objects into the renowned sights in London once magical things and enjoying the Book Jessica Bramwell we arrived. After the tiresome coach to Film exhibitions. Kate Fox Year 7 MacLeod journey to our hotel at Heathrow, we acclaimed poet /comedienne was at unpacked and got ready for the night. school conducting talks, workshops My review of Seven Stories is that I We then got back on the coach and performances of her poetry to excitedly and headed into the centre of students from all key-stages. London. As we travelled through London to the Haymarket Simone The week ended with dress as a pointed out sights and gave us details character from a book day raising of the history and stories surrounding money for World Book Day’s charity them. Some, for example Harrods Book Aid International. The Sixth form were recognisable and some such as were charged with the near impossible Apsley House and its address No1. task of judging costumes with the London were less familiar to us. winner announced as Peter from Narnia and Aslan the lion (usually known as Once in London, we walked through Elsa, the dog.) The Sixth form also Trafalgar Square and up to Noel judged over nearing a hundred entries thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the tour Coward’s theatre where we would to the Fairytale mini saga competition. around the different books was later see the hit play Shakespeare in Subsequently many students re-drafted spectacular and the layout of the areas Love. Prior to the evening’s their mini sagas to enter the Young were all unique and contained various entertainment we were all given the A Writer’s Mini Saga competition, information that I would not have opportunity to go off in groups to find Twist in the Tale. We are delighted that discovered in the comfort of my own somewhere to eat, the girls in Year 12 36 of our students’ mini sagas have school. I would have to go back here all decided to go to Planet Hollywood been chosen to be included in the again and maybe have another browse for a was very tasty meal! Anthology, Grim Tale – The North round the bookshop. For now, I would East. We intend to capitalise on this fully recommend this as an educational Back at the theatre we very much moment next year with the addition of trip or a trip out as a family. Especially for enjoyed the play which had tragedy a Creative Writing activities to young kids - the fairy-tale level was comedy and a real dog! It was also complement The Durham Eye and extraordinary as children can really get to very interesting to us as the Debating. grips and become their most admired Shakespearean context provided character from their favourite fairy tales… information into what life was like in As we look forward to the coming those times, the trials of writing plays academic year I would like to thank Elise Besford and sonnets, and how it was illegal for
38 The Dunelmian we got back on the coach to head back to school.
Overall the trip was very beneficial to our studies as it provided us with context for future essays on Shakespeare, however it was also beneficial to our women to be actors. The staging was On the second day we took the coach knowledge of London and we greatly very clever with a balcony that moved back through to London and learnt about enjoyed the whole experience. Thank up and down stage to complement the the sights we passed, this time we you to Mrs Swan who organised the trip action and of course, was used in a travelled past the Houses of Parliament and Mr Thompson, Mrs Melville and Romeo and Juliet style encounter that in and the Law courts. At the Globe Miss Watchman who accompanied us. the world of the play inspired Theatre we were introduced to our tour Shakespeare’s tragedy. The music was guide who showed us around the globe Amy Lumsden Year 12 another engaging feature with minstrels and elucidated some of the history of frequently on stage as extras or almost both the original and the rebuilt theatres. part of the scenery musically We learnt a lot about where different Peru. accompanying dances and dramatic classes would sit and how richer ladies speeches alike. couldn't sit in the general seats as their As I stepped off the plane, a wall of dresses were too fashionable and warm sticky air slammed into me al - therefore wide, that they couldn’t sit most knocking me from my feet. Ex - down and the high benches we saw were citedly, I galloped down the shiny built specifically for them to perch on! metal stairs, the loud clang of my One thing that was particularly stiletto heels ringing through my ears. interesting was how expensive the It was nine o’clock in the morning and theatre was, and the different prices for I didn ’t plan to waste a second of my the different areas; one of the most day. The sweltering heat had already expensive areas being above the stage begun to take its toll on my Northern- where really you couldn’t see the action weather-accustomed body. My but crucially you could be seen. makeup, so precisely applied that morning, was now cascading down my After our tour of the Globe we headed face, picking up little hitchhiker beads to Covent Garden where again we were of sweat as it fell. A drop of the salty allowed to go off in groups to get some beige concoction glided down the lunch and have a look at the stalls before bridge of my nose before diving off the end, plummeting to its demise and as it hit the floor, I’m sure I heard a sizzle.
I slumped down on to the rough, frayed fabric-covered backseat of a taxi. Out of breath, I summoned what little en - ergy I had remaining to heave my large fuchsia duffel bag into the oven (some may call it a vehicle) and pulled the door shut. A sigh of pure relief escaped from between my glossy crimson lips.
The Dunelmian 39 The airport had somehow squeezed the population of New York City into the capacity of a shoebox! It had Beach been hectic, to say the least. The driver of the sauna asked me where I wanted to go, in a rich accent from The wind whips through my hair. Its wispy fingers, slicing through the strands causing them to slap haphazardly against behind a particularly impressive moustache. After a my cold, damp cheeks. I stare at the waves rolling onto the rather long exchange, consisting of many hand ges - shore, battling against each other in a never ending race. tures and a puzzling game of charades, I was Shimmering foam spurts from them, casting an ivory sheen whizzing along the winding narrow backstreets of upon the sand. Peru. I watch, looking out from the jagged rock, men loading up the The taxi was hurtling along the uneven streets so I ragged boats with torn, seaweed-stained nets, unaware of my took the opportunity to roll down the window and attention. Their faces, displaying a light tan, evident from being embrace the welcoming breeze that rushed over my caught in the sun’s blaring rays, displayed years of hard labour. Even the younger men carried deep wrinkles, etched deeply into body, it prickled the skin on my arms into goose their skin. bumps and I shivered contently at the sensation. The aroma of native food and spices filled my nostrils and look out onto the increasingly greying skies, the Sun’s I inhaled them deeply. Scents of saffron, sassafras and determined dulled by the vengeful clouds rolling in, stirring sumac swirled in the surroundings. harsh winds in their wake. A light mist follows, preventing one from looking far out to sea. One harsh slam on the breaks later and before I knew it I was watching the taxi disappear into the distance. A bright light emerges from the distance, beckoning ones Standing in the middle of a very authentic-looking attention, barely visible through the ever thickening mist. It grows and I begin to see to see the silhouette of a boat hurriedly crafts market, I thought that this would be a good time approaching the ends of its days. to dive in and immerse myself in the culture. The live - liness was apparent immediately. Foreign voices Burgundy and blue paint chipped away, a layering of rust howled foreign words between their stalls. Small chil - coating the metal bars at the bow side of the boat. Ragged dren laughed and squealed as they navigated expertly chunks of wood were jutting out of its fretted form. As it draws through the winding alleyways. Beautiful tanned nearer the men on the beach drop their nets, and shout to the women danced happily along the dusty cobbled paths forthcoming boat. humming native songs and carrying towers of fabric Laughter and joy light up the quiet beach, like an open flame to upon their long dark braided hair. I was in awe. A sea a bonfire, as the men relax and begin to unwind from their hard day’s labour. of hand created tapestries laid atop wobbly wooden tables. The vibrant pinks and yellows standing out The boat abruptly stops near the shore, a white wash of foam from the cool blues and greens, all peeking out from rises from the sides. the traditional browns and oranges, like the sun from Its haggard body proudly symbolising years of work. I watch behind the clouds on a chilly British morning. The with curiosity as young nimble men jump overboard into the silky fabric was so smooth it almost slipped through swirling depths. They clutch onto the boats body in order to stay my fingers. Awash with colours from the beautiful standing as waves crash into them. They slap at the sides of the textiles, it seemed as though every step I took brought boat, seeking the attention of them men above. something new and amazing into view that com - My fingers, which were clutched purposefully to the stone I was manded my full attention. sitting on in order to stabilize myself, unfurled themselves, the joint clicking and cracking as I stretched them out. Hours and hours passed as I dodged the hustle and Unconsciously I blow warm air onto my frozen fingers. My bustle of the narrow swirling Peruvian streets. My breath billowing like steam in front of me coated my knuckles feet were so disgustingly sweaty that I was slipping with light warmth, soon to be whisked away by the harsh winds. and sliding about in my shoes, perhaps it was time for a break? I walked a few minutes further, when I smelt The mist has crept closer, and I find myself squinting in the it. The strong, sweet scent of coffee. Almost instantly, fading light to watch the scene unfold down below. Shouts from I possessed a newfound energy and practically below grew louder, surfing along the whistling wind. I watched as sturdy ropes were thrown overboard, to the awaiting hands o sprinted towards the intoxicating aroma. I seated my - the men below. self at a small mosaic table on a chair that had most definitely seen better days, but I didn’t care. The cafe Laughter ricochets of the jagged rocks, as a man is swept away I had chosen perched on the outskirts of the market by the tide, surfacing abruptly on the sand. I watch as his peers overlooking the majesty of the South Pacific Ocean. slap him on the back as he stumbles to his feet. My own I nestled quietly in my seat, took in a long deep breath laughter is lost within the wind as I stand. My clothes whipping of salty sea air, sipped my coffee and reflected on the around as I turn my back on the forthcoming storm, taking a utter simplistic beauty of my current surroundings. long lasting glance towards the tormented sky, waging war with Alone in a foreign land, I’d never felt more at home. the unforgiving sea. Georgina Brown Sophie Hogg
40 The Dunelmian The Gough Poetry Prize: Highly Commended The Gough Prize for Verse: Winner. The Christmas cake Lexy Powell Aydin Simsek
My very best memory of Christmas as a young child Flying the Nest was my grandmother’s famous Christmas cake. My wings are strong, On Christmas morning, it had become a family institution they are ready to fly; to sit round the crackling fire and to enjoy the tasty delight in all of its goodness I raise my head, with strong tipple in-hand (though not a drop for me). my sights are high; I want to be brave, I used to visit her frequently, almost every day near to Christmas; take risks and be bold, after all, it was my favourite time of the year, and hers too. soar over the earth, I would watch, staring in awe, as she fed fat the hungry cake, let my wings unfold; and day after day, witness it growing progressively larger. I wanted to be a part of that magical creation. yet teetering and tottering I cannot let go; When I got a bit older, grandma even let me mix the ingredients together. I am caught by caution, My first task was always to cream the butter and brown sugar, Scared by what is below. then after the eggs were added, we grated lemon and orange rind My nest is safe, to give the cake its quintessential Christmas flourish. sure and secure; Then came almonds, and the thick, gloopy treacle into an already sticky mixture. it scares me to think I will live here no more. I sifted the flour, sifted again to get rid of any covert lumps, then added grandma’s secret spices and the dried brandy-soaked fruits, With baited breath, which like little dancing fairies leaped into the bowl. consumed with dread As the mixture amalgamated, fold after fold, I quash my fears It started to look more like a proper cake. to look ahead. I’ve longed for this moment, We mixed in the brandy (which grandma had sampled 6 or 7 times) a chance to be me, and then squeezed the cake into the small oven; It was God’s work now. to follow my spirit The beautiful golden-brown cake always impressed and was begging, and to be free. begging to be finished in its layers of marzipan and royal icing peaks. It was truly something special, the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. So I will take flight, soar up to the sky, But this year, there’ll be no Christmas cake, not from granny. my fledgling feathers There’ll be no pleasure in knowing what wonder we’re giving birth to, will lift me up high, not least our traditional Christmas speciality to enjoy. I will see the world But perhaps I will bake my own cake, one that’s better from the top of the spires, than all the rest, produced from the living memory of a boy and his grandmother. my passion alight as I reach my desires.
The Gough Prize for Verse: Highly Commended.
Oliver Sullivan yr 7. The Doctor Fish
Through the undergrowth we crept quietly and set up. The green murk of the lake opened before us. In the rain, it is like everything is sped up in time. Tiny raindrops on our umbrella, like little dabs of paint. Our lines sat in the time lapse. We resecued a moorhen and a bream took the bait, we were now at one with nature, a good sign. But still we waited for the Doctor Fish. Tench-ion was mounting. The sun came out, a change of light, The rod tweaked and I sprang to life, Amin!
The Dunelmian 41 News from the Departments.... GEOGRAPHY
In September the Year 10 Geographers spent a day doing fieldwork on Seaham beach to support their GCSE course. They were able to observe first-hand, note and sketch features of coast erosion in the cliffs. They also did some surveying of the beach gradient in order to produce a transect diagram from the sea to the cliff. Along the transect they used a sampling process to measure the size of the beach material to see if there was a relationship between beach gradient and material size.
Also in September, resident tutors Toby Bain and Esther Hitchen, both recent Geography graduates of Durham and Exeter Universities respectively, came in to talk to the Upper Sixth students who were contemplating reading geography at university. The students were able to get a useful insight into university geography.
In December the Upper Sixth geographers visited the Nissan factory in Sunderland. This supported their course on Globalisation by giving them an insight into how a large Transnational Corporation operates its automated production line and organises its links with component suppliers.
In June the Lower Sixth geographers spent a week at the Lochranza Field Study Centre doing A2 fieldwork on coasts and rivers. The following month twenty Year 9 and Year 10 pupils are going to Iceland during the first week of the summer holiday. The trip will be led by Mr Hewitt, accompanied by next year’s new Head of Geography, Mrs Scott Warburton.
I am retiring in July, after 30 enjoyable years leading the Geography Department. I am greatly indebted to Mr Hewitt for his hard work and support during all of that time.
Mr J Renshaw Head of Geography.
42 The Dunelmian News from the Departments.... GOVERNMENT AND Powell put up a tremendous motion against the closure of public libraries POLITICS they were sadly defeated, though the quality of their debate was reflected in 2014 Alastair picking up the best overall EU Debate – 14.11.14 debater prize at the end of the evening.
To kick off the academic year the 2015 Politics Society invited the candidates London (Westminster) Trip – for the North East standing in the 11.02.15 November 2014 European Election. A fiercely contested debate over the On a sunny February day the Lower European Union pros and cons ensued Six Politics students took a trip to students were fortunate enough to see with contributions from Dr Christian London to take a tour of the Houses of the Magna Carta exhibition during Schweiger at Durham University’s Parliament, undeterred by a 05:30 start their trip and witnessed original copies School of Government and they had a great time exploring the of the iconic documents such as the International Affairs, the Labour rich political heritage of the building 1689 Bill of Rights, the 1832 Great Candidate Paul Brannen, and UKIPs and the city through a walking tour led Reform Act and the 1928 Equal representative Jonathan Arnott. by Mr MacNair and Mr Webb. The Franchise Act. Documents that represent the cornerstones of the evolution of our democracy and it was a rare opportunity to see them all in one place.
Housesteads Trip – 08.03.15
Politics and Classics combined to take a group of borders out to the Northumbrian border country to experience discovering one of Hadrian’s Wall most iconic forts, Housesteads. Despite the best efforts of the Northumbrian wind the group had a thoroughly enjoyable day experiencing a first rate tour of the site led by Mr Hope.
Clifford Chance – 22.03.15
Academics and politicians were The Politics department took four of however not the only members of the best scholars to the international panel, Durham School parent and British Parliamentary Style debating friend Richard Mews stepped up to the competition, hosted once again by offer to join the debate, joined by host Durham University. and President of the Politics Society Kristian Hall who chaired the debate and made sure the panellists were not given an easy ride.
Debating Matters – 24.11.14
The Durham School sixth form debate team started the competitive season with a trip to Teesside University in an attempt to secure a place at the regional finals of the Institute of Ideas ‘Debating Matters’ competition. Though Alastair Reith and Lexi
The Dunelmian 43 News from the Departments.... HISTORY School students pass through the Ker Arch daily, and how many The History students and know he was the first Governor of Department have had a successful the Sudan, following Omdurman? year, and look to next year with confidence. With changes to both The GCSE students were A-Level and GCSE on the horizon rewarded with fair papers this this is a busy and interesting time. year, with the long awaited Battle Overall I am in favour of the of Britain paper for Unit 3. The increased academic demands of Department is inching towards the new papers, as History has decisions on the new GCSE, but always been regarded as one of the the content looks good. Take-up “Gold Standard” subjects. Long from GCSE to A-Level remains may this continue. strong and this is something to be very pleased with. The A-Level students continued their connections with the The Years 7,8 and 9 students University and the Royal Society continued to enjoy their studies, of the Arts, with the School with the highlights being the trips hosting several local Academies as part of Activities Week. Leeds and Schools in a research and Armouries, Thackray Medical seminar day. This was then Museum and the Discovery followed up with a day at the Museum were all visited and the University, working alongside interest and knowledge of the PhD and Third Year students. This students was excellent. Annual taste of University life is trips for these year groups is now invaluable and makes the A-Level the aim. students more aware of the challenges and enjoyable Looking to 2016 I want to be on experiences of History at the Somme for the anniversary of University. the death of Noel Hodgson during the Battle of the Somme. All We bid goodbye to Henry VIII and students will be aware of the British imperialism with the importance of this in the History of demise of the old AS papers, and the School. there is some sadness to this. The School is of course connected to Mr D Tyreman the Cathedral and went through the Reformation itself. Durham
News from the Departments.... ICT
It has again been a very busy year in the ICT department. thank them for their support and hard work. We wish them A new VLE system will be greatly welcomed by the both every success as they embark upon their teaching department as teaching resources will be migrated across careers in ICT and Computing. We will no doubt see an to this new, web based, digital platform from September introduction of a further two new student teachers from 2015. Mr Andrew McMillan will be promoted to Head of September, who will be invaluable in supporting the Academic ICT also from September 2015, as Mr Mark department, as we continue to improve upon the curriculum Gardner will step down to focus upon changes to the A level taught and the opportunities our pupils have to develop their and GCSE ICT curricula now on the horizon for 2016/17. future ICT skills.
We also say goodbye to Ms Alexa Wright and Ms Debbie We look forward to the year ahead, having closed the year Coggins (our student teachers this year) and would like to with excellent academic results and, again, with record numbers of pupils selecting ICT courses at Durham School.
44 The Dunelmian News from the Departments.... MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics Department continued to grow and develop this year.
External examinations were again top of many pupils’ minds. At GCSE we once again had a 100% pass rate, with 86% achieving A*-C. The GCSE Statistics course was sat by both Set 1 and 2 again this year, with another 100% pass rate and 96% A* - C. The A-level examinations in Mathematics were tougher than ever this year but our pupils rose to the challenge with another 100% rate in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Our A*-B rate at 68% was the highest for the last four years in Mathematics. The Department are very proud of our 100% A*s in Further We have continued to develop links with Durham Mathematics, an excellent result and three years in a row University. This year the Year 12 Further Mathematicians now. spent a morning talking with the Mathematics and Computer Science departments. At the Mathematics talk For all of our top mathematics students there was the the pupils helped produce a collage from rubix cubes of opportunity to participate in the UKMT Maths Challenges pikachu. The morning finished with a tour of one of the at the Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels with many halls of residence. pupils obtaining Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. I’d like to mention a few of our top performers; at Intermediate There are a lot of challenges to come, especially in the level Steven Zhu and Hal Burke did well enough to do the changes to both the KS4 and 5 syllabuses but I am sure with Grey Kangaroo and at Senior level Jaeseon Hwang, Chai the ground work that has been put in the Department will (Miranda) Muyao and Kate Yuen achieved participation continue to flourish. awards for the Pink Kangaroo with Lu (Stephanie) Yipeng and Xie You Mei achieving merits, putting them in the top Mr C Fordyce 25% of entrants. News from the Departments.... MODERN LANGUAGES the Univ ersity of Sunderland. Dressed in aprons and chefs’ hats the pupils baked meringues à la française in Pimlico’s I read a quote recently by Frank Smith, a well-known psy - kitchen one sunny Monday morning in March. With the chal - cholinguist, who said, ‘One language sets you in a corridor lenge of narrating everything in French, very little space in for life. Two languages open every door along the way’. It the kitchen and a certain degree of nerves in front of the cam - struck a chord with me given the number of pupils studying era the group did an amazing job. Although they did not win in the Department on their journey to learning at least one a prize at the final awards ceremony, their performance additional language. It has been a really busy and enjoyable looked fabulous on the giant screen. academic year in Modern Languages with French, German and Spanish being taught on a weekly basis across the year The spirit of competition was also in the air in the Christmas groups. In addition to academic lessons we have had several term as Lauren Marsh and Ben O’Neill travelled to York with memorable moments including: snail tasting; French bak - Miss Hinde to take part in the Joutes Oratoires. In the final ing; debating and Le tour de France, albeit on stage! year of A-Level, pupils are expected to be able to debate a topic for their oral examination. This is a challenging task as In October, Mrs Eccleston organised a gastronomic treat for they have to be able to defend and justify their opinions on the Year 7 and cooked some escargots. We were amazed at their chosen issue. In recent years topics have included the the number of snails that some of the pupils managed to eat legalisation of drugs in sport, the death penalty, abortion, the once they had overcome their initial trepidation. decriminalisation of cannabis, and whether we should leave the European Union. The competition at St. Peter’s in York In fact, food has been a recurring theme throughout this year was to serve as training for this demanding skill. Both Lauren with trips to El Coto for the sixth form Spanish pupils for and Ben presented their arguments with confidence and lunchtime tapas; Ms Pínãn and the group definitely took fought their way through two very tough debates on ‘Allow - studying Healthy Lifestyle to the next level! In addition, six ing drugs in Sport’ and ‘Not allowing children to have mobile pupils in Year 9, Orla Jackson, Jack Coupe, Adam Khan, phones’. The judges were looking for factual knowledge, Joely Wood, Joe Hogan and Robbie Hall took up the chal - strength of conviction and the ability to debate; each of these lenge to enter into the Great Languages Bake-Off run by qualities was displayed by the Durham School team. The Dunelmian 45 Congratulations must go to Ben coming to terms with its history, the UVI French pupils, accompanied by O’Neill who has been awarded a exhibition challenged visitors to Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Eccleston and prestigious German government consider the ways their own societies fellow Francophile Mr Wallace, scholarship to are facing up to other pasts – and avoided the General Election spend a month presents – that may still be unresolved. broadcasts by watching Cyrano de in Germany this Along with a lecture on how the Bergerac at the Northern Stage. This summer. The Holocaust is remembered on was a spectacular performance by German Wednesday 29th April by Dr Nigel Barrett in the lead role in a very government runs Catherine Moir of the University of energetic and impressive adaptation of an annual essay Durham, this exhibition was a Rostand’s classic tale. Federico competition for thought-provoking moment for pupils Garcia Lorca’s Amor de don all British sixth- and staff alike. Perlimplín con Belisa en su jardín was Ben O’Neill formers and enjoyed by the LVI and UVI with Ms selected the One of the benefits of learning a Pínãn in early May. Before the show eight best winners; their prize is an all- language is that it gives one an insight commenced they were invited to expenses-paid month study into the culture of a different country. attend a fascinating talk by Professor programme in Germany. Ben won one This is one of the main reasons we Mike Thompson from Durham of the eight places with an essay in study a literary text at A-level and why University in which he discussed the German on how young people in we look at films at certain points censorship of Lorca’s theatre during Germany and Britain may best throughout the year, to give pupils an the Franco dictatorship. To end the commemorate the Great War. The idea of the richness of the language year on a very different note, The German Scholarship Programme will and to see it in action. A group of Flying Theatre Company came to the be a fantastic opportunity for Ben to Spanish sixth-formers went to the Luce Theatre on 17th June to perform improve his knowledge of the German University of Sunderland to study a Le Tour de France for the Year 6 from language and German culture while Spanish film. The event revolved Bow and our Year 7 and Year 8 gaining first-hand experience of living around viewing a film entitled Los classes. A lively and interactive with a Germany family and we look Colores de la Montana which is based performance which needed a lot of forward to hearing all about his on the events of a small community in audience participation saw the experience in September. Columbia that is gradually torn apart younger linguists in the school by warring guerrilla factions. Overall, showing just what they can do. The Between the 20th April and the 1st the event was a great success which future certainly looks bright for May, the School hosted an exhibition aided the pupils in a variety of ways Modern Languages at Durham School which explored Germany’s response giving a small glimpse into the and we are looking forward to what to the Holocaust since 1945, and intriguing challenge of modern 2015-16 might bring. encouraged visitors to ask questions languages at a university level. about how, what and why we Mrs K L Wilkinson remember the past. While its focus Pupils have also had the chance to was primarily on how Germany is visit the theatre this year. The LVI and
The Great Languages Bake-Off Here is their recipe: On Monday 2nd March a team of pupils from Bon appétit ! Year 9 (Jack Coupe, Robbie Hall, Joe Hogan, Orla Jackson, Adam Khan and Joely Wood) La Recette became celebrity French chefs for the morn - Meringues à la française ing. In Pimlico kitchen, they prepared Ingrédients • trois blancs d'œuf meringues à la française while narrating the • cent-cinquante grammes de sucre whole process in French. Their efforts were • une pincée de sel Méthode entered into a Languages Bake-Off competi - 1. Il faut prendre trois blancs d'œuf, cent-cinquante grammes de tion organised by the University of Sunder - sucre, et une pincée de sel land. The rules of the competition were to 2. Premièrement, il faut préchauffer le four à cent-vingt degrés Celsius. 3. Deuxièmement, il faut séparer les blancs des œufs film and submit a video of your food prepa - 4. Ensuite, il faut battre les blancs en neige avec une pincée de sel. ration in the target language with a short com - 5. Puis on doit verser tout le sucre dans la neige ! 6. Il faut battre à pleine puissance pendant cinq minutes. mentary on the key language points covered; 7. La meringue doit être bien ferme et brillante. we chose modal verbs. The final judges were 8. Il faut former des "becs d'oiseaux". kinder than Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood 9. On doit préparer une plaque de four recouverte de papier sulfurisé. 10. Ensuite, il faut former des meringues comme vous voulez. but although our entry looked superb on the 11. Puis, il faut les mettre dans le four pour une heure et trente big screen it was Hummersknot who came minutes. Puis on doit les laisser encore trente minutes dans le four éteint. 12. Les meringues doivent être sèches et croquantes mais ne doivent away with the first prize! pas dorer. 13. Après, il faut les laisser refroidir. Mrs K L Wilkinson 14. On peut prendre des fraises et de la crème pour manger avec.
46 The Dunelmian Cyrano de Bergerac most famous love triangles in literature. At the Northern Stage, it was not a On Thursday 7th May, a group of A- typical hero which we discovered, but a level French students went to Newcastle less assured hero, with plenty of doubts with Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Eccleston and and human problems. The stage was Mr Wallace in order to watch an brought to life by the acting, which was adaptation of the original text, Cyrano both dramatic and lively, with the odd de Bergerac, which was written in 1897 physical exercises thrown in. On behalf by Edmund Rostand, at the Northern Nigel Barett as Cyrano de Bergerac of all those who attended, I would like Stage. Although the performance was to say a huge thank you to the three very long and we were all tired, members of staff who accompanied us. particularly towards the end, due to although very distinguished in terms of For me, the evening marked the preparations for examinations, an poetry (even being an influence on beginning of the end of what has been a excellent evening was had by everyone. Voltaire, as comically pointed out in the very fruitful year for the MFL Although the play was performed in final scenes!), philosophy and military Department, thanks to the hard work of English, it gave us an excellent insight matters, was completely lost with the very dedicated staff. Thank you so into the culture and of course, the very women and failed in his pursuit of much for both an excellent evening and interesting history of France, which any happiness. After having fallen in love exceptional year! Francophile can appreciate. As Camus with his cousin, Roxane, yet not wanting said, although heroism is accessible, it is to admit it out of a sense of B T F O’Neill B.S. very difficult to be happy, and no-one embarrassment and worry of making a demonstrates this more clearly than the mistake, he encourages and helps protagonist, Cyrano de Bergerac, who, Christian, a new recruit in his regiment, to woo her, thus constructing one of the
On s’est bien amusé!
On Wednesday 17th June pupils from Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8 were treated to a French extravaganza from the Flying Theatre Company, Le Tour de France.
It was an extremely high quality production as the company has over 15 years’ experience in educational language theatre. The performance combined comedy, music and slick physical theatre; we watched juggling, magic tricks and unicycle riding with every bit of dialogue in French.
The pupils were transfixed as George’s attempted to win the famous maillot jaune of Le Tour de France. We accompanied him on his travels around the French countryside as he tried to relocate his stolen bicycle and get in shape for the race; ordering food in cafes, asking for directions, and singing the Health and Fitness Rap. He certainly met some interesting characters along the way!
The pupils were keen to participate and were ready to count, shout out directions and even join in the rap on stage with the actors. It was an excellent show and a fine end to the academic year. On a bien rigolé!
Mrs K L Wilkinson
The Dunelmian 47 French Debate Sixth form Spanish trip Spanish Theatre Evening
On Saturday 29th November, Lauren In the Easter term the AS and A2 Spanish On Tuesday 5th May a group of Sixth Marsh and Ben O’Neill took part in the groups attended an event at Sunderland form pupils accompanied me to the Gala North-eastern heat of the infamously University’s language department. The Theatre in Durham to watch a difficult ‘Joutes oratoires’ (French event revolved around viewing a film wonderfully inventive production by the debating competition) in York. This was entitled Los Colores de la Montana multilingual theatre company Théâtre the first event of its kind to be held in this which is based on the events of a small Sans Frontières performing Federico part of the country, and by its very nature, community in Columbia that is gradually Garcia Lorca’s Amor de don Perlimplín could only by undertaken by some of the torn apart by warring guerrilla factions. con Belisa en su jardín. Before the show most proficient linguists. True to form, The students were introduced to the commenced we were invited to attend a Lauren and Ben faced the challenges background of Columbia by one of the fascinating talk by Professor Mike confidently and fought their way through lectures (who is a native of Columbia) Thompson from Durham University in two very difficult debates on ‘Allowing and gave the pupils a real insight into the which he discussed the censorship of drugs in Sport’ and ‘Not allowing rich culture of the country as well as its Lorca’s theatre during the Franco children to have mobile phones’. The current humanitarian issues. dictatorship. competition was tough, but the DS team’s factual knowledge, strength of Although the film was shown with The play was a huge success and the conviction and ability to debate were English subtitles it was a good pupils were thrilled to discover that they considered excellent. Only one point opportunity for the pupils to gauge their were able to follow most of the dialogue behind the team which went on to the understanding of the language and only needed to look at the subtitles a finals, Lauren and Ben came close to particularly in a South American dialect couple of times – it was a great boost to victory, but it was not to be theirs this which is less familiar to them and their confidence! The acting was time round. increase their own fluency by listening excellent and the story was both touching to authentic Spanish. Having watched and hilarious. All in all, a great evening Miss L J Hinde the film the pupils briefly discussed their and a much deserved break from all the own ideas with a partner to compare their hard revision the pupils have been understanding and interpretation of the involved in over the past few weeks. Bon appétit! story. However the most interesting part of the event was undoubtedly when Ms Piñán Earlier in the term, Mrs Eccleston and pupils discussed the themes and Mrs Wilkinson gave us the chance to characters with a Spanish language sample some ‘escargots’ in our French lecturer and were encouraged to do so in Tapas lesson. the target language. This element of the event was hugely beneficial as As part of our topic ‘Healthy lifestyle’, conversational skill and communication one of the areas we study in AS Spanish is an essential component of the oral is Mediterranean diet so it seemed fitting exam at AS and A2. On this occasion it that we should go out one Friday lunch was the Upper Sixth Form who time to the lovely tapas restaurant in demonstrated their experience and skill, Durham, El Coto. Before booking our contributing the lion’s share to the table, I ensured that the waiters would discussion. know to only speak in Spanish to the pupils and this they did! The students Overall, the event was a great success managed remarkably well and were able which aided the pupils in a variety of to order their food in perfect Spanish. ways giving a small glimpse into the The food as always, was delicious and intriguing challenge of modern the calamares, jamón serrano, queso languages at a university level. manchego and pan tomaca proved to be Furthermore it was evident that all the the favourite dishes. After a very tasty pupils thoroughly enjoyed themselves lunch, we had a nice leisurely walk back and hopefully took away some valuable to school but all agreed that we would I’m not scared of trying new foods and experience for their studies in Spanish. have much preferred to have gone home all I was, was excited to try “les for a nice long siesta! escargots”. When the teachers brought Alexander Smith Year 12 out the snails I was filled with excitement Ms Piñán and dread. However, as soon as I tried the first one, I found my new favourite food; by the end of the tasting I had eaten 5!
48 The Dunelmian News from the Departments.... PSYCHOLOGY Psychology. We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of psychologists and wish every success to those leaving The last academic year has seen Psychology continue to go Durham School. As a parting note, one should remember from strength to strength at Durham School. The 2014 what the inimitable Sigmund Freud once said – ‘Sometimes graduating class achieved fantastic results, enabling them a cigar is just a cigar…’ to progress into higher education; pleasingly, a good number also chose to pursue psychology or a related discipline at university. Record numbers in Year 12 has resulted in the largest A Level Psychology cohort ever, with the Valance often a hub of activity. Regularly would psychology students be seen brandishing clip boards and using unsuspecting pupils, staff, parents and members of the public as guinea pigs (sorry ‘willing participants’) for research. Although the Psychology A level syllabus is rigorous, this year has also seen students becoming involved in a number of extra-curricular activities, ranging from attending lectures delivered by leading academics and participating in undergraduate taster days at Newcastle University. Independent research has also been paramount throughout the year; the now annual AS research competition, where students design, conduct and report a piece of original psychological research, was hotly contested, thanks no doubt to the engaging topic ‘what do people look for in relationships?’ In addition, this year has also seen two students conduct Extended Project Qualifications involving original psychological research – Dominic Warby who investigated the ‘Levels of Processing’ theory of memory, and Peter Fisk who investigated conformity. With the changes to the A Level syllabus, 2015-2016 will no doubt be another hectic but enjoyable year in
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I have been delighted that Mrs Sheila Butler has again been able to come to help us out with the teaching of Year 12-13 Philosophy this year. Her wide-ranging experience as both teacher and examiner makes her an invaluable member of the department. The Sixth form pupils attended an A Level conference at York with Mrs Butler, and they were able to benefit from lectures by Professor Peter Vardy from the University of London (Heythrop College). As he is such a great communicator this was immensely worthwhile. They also had the opportunity to attend a public lecture organised by the Philosophy Department of Durham University given by Professor Peter Singer from the University of Princeton. GCSE is now a fully optional subject and a lively group have made the most of opportunities for individual research projects. Miss Hinde has continued to lead the Year 8 classes and I am very grateful for her wonderful support. We are looking forward to the arrival of the new Head of Department (Revd Simon McMurtary) next year to take the department into a new phase of its development. Mrs F Proud
The Dunelmian 49 News from the Departments.... SCIENCE Durham School were Top of the Olympiad success in Chemistry Bench One of our Lower Sixth students and November saw a Durham School team 4 of our Upper Sixth students were of four go to Teesside University and chosen to complete a two hour exam fight off strong competition from local paper put together by the Royal schools, winning the local heat Society of Chemistry set to challenge comfortably. Students chosen were the most able A-level chemists. It Michael Banks (Y11), Joe Stelling certainly was a challenge, and (Y10), and Hal Burke and James expectations of both chemistry Macnaughton-Jones (both Y9). knowledge (not just related to A-level studies) and mathematical prowess All four boys were incredible, oozing were very high indeed. All students confidence in the individual buzzer were certificated for this achievement, rounds. They were one of the few three receiving a Silver award (Kate students who turned up in uniform (to Yuen (U6), Alastair Reith (U6) and psyche out the competition apparently; Stephanie Lipeng (L6), which for a smartly dressed equals a smart mind!). Lower Sixth student to be that good at Michael Banks managed to answer this stage is incredible. Special questions about A-level concepts that mention to Peter Lotts who achieved a left even the teachers in attendance Gold standard – amazing. aghast and Hal Burke remembered every detail about what had been It was a MaD day for scientists! taught so far, but also knew A group of Year 9 students visited information about elements he had Newcastle University to experience a seen on the news. What a star! day in the life of a doctor and dentist. The group attended the final at The MaD Day allowed a sample of Loughborough University for the current Year 9 students to experience a weekend (with Charlie Procter as a day of interactive and informative sound stand-in for Joe Stelling, if a sessions exploring Medicine and little bit too excited at the prospect of Dentistry. staying in the hotel without his parents). The day began with an epic Students had the opportunity to take part in a session in the Medical Clinical Skills lab and the Dental Learning Resource Centre in a series on hands on activities. They spent time in the Faculty's lecture theatres, as well as interacting with the current Medical and Dentistry students.
The aim of the MaD Day is to raise pupils’ aspirations by introducing them to Medicine and Dentistry and increasing their awareness of the different careers available through science subjects. A great time was had by all! A lot of our students have asked excellently. Thank you to Mr Banks if they can do the day again next year. buffet breakfast at the onsite hotel. It (Michael’s Dad) who kept was a long day with tests, practicals and quizzes. They put in a sterling me company for the day and to all of effort up against the best chemists of the parents who came along for the their age in the country, and came competition. Everyone appreciated the away with a goody bag of goggles, great support, and it definitely helped pens and periodic tables and came in boost the confidence of the boys on the the top 28 schools in the country. Fun day. was had by all, and they performed
50 The Dunelmian Allotropes of Carbon – This year’s the highest tower possible. The tower chemistry competition had to then hold a small Easter egg Every year Chemistry runs a without collapsing. Straws and competition for Year 9 and Year 10. cellotape were the most successful, The competition for this year was and everyone had a fun time. “allotropes of carbon” and entailed Winning teams were rewarded with designing a project about containing Easter eggs and everyone received a two aspects. Firstly students had to certificate for taking part. produce some information about their design and relate it to GCSE On the Thursday it was national chemistry. The second important demo day, and a lot of the Sixth form aspect was to produce a model of went into lessons to deliver some some sort reflecting their scientific demonstrations. The information. department was buzzing, and some of my Year 9s still mention the A lot of students from both year “elephant toothpaste”, which groups entered the competition produced way more than we (motivated by the prizes of anticipated! For a moment, we chocolate), with varying levels of thought we had created enough for a success! Some fantastic posters can herd (which would have been bye bye now be seen in the Chemistry labs laboratory floor!).This was also a created by Archie O’Dair and Harry great experience for our Sixth form Dodds, whose work deserves a volunteers, some of whom enjoyed it special mention. The competition so much they would consider certainly brought to the fore talented teaching in science in the future! computer genius reflected in the work of Ben Lumsden and James The week ended with a fantastic MacNaughton Jones, who both viewing of the eclipse with the created their very own computer special dark goggles organised by Mr programs designed to answer Campbell. The whole school were questions on their chosen allotrope. amazed, and it was a fab end to a fab Both then demonstrated these week. programs to other students in the school, and both won a prize for their In December, the Lower Sixth efforts. The competition also showed Biology students visited the School up some creative talents such as Jesse of Biological and Biomedical Parkinson, Maddie Clark, Nick Sciences at Durham University, Blowey and Heidi Rochester all of where we were hosted by Professor whom designed and made some Marc Knight. During their visit, the incredibly intricate models. The most students visited the Advanced Light interesting entry came from Danny Microscopy Suite as well as the Patterson with his bean bag Mole. Electron Microscopy Facility where Rumour has it; it contains exactly they were able to see how a variety of 6.02 x 10 23 beans…. microscopy techniques are put into practice at the cutting edge of National Science week 2015 Science. Following their visit to Science week was a roaring success, Microscopy, the students received a with every year group taking part in short lecture from Professor Knight some form. We had a Robot on the divisive topic of Genetic competition, run by the Physics Modification in crops and the department and a poster competition potential Genome Editing has as a that was assessed externally, run by possible solution to the agricultural Dr Coleman. challenges faced by the modern Year 7 and Year 8 were given the world. This stimulated a lively debate opportunity to complete a tower in which the students advocated the building task in teams of 4, where advantages and disadvantages of GM they were given a set amount of crops, as well as the moral and ethical straws and cello tape or spaghetti and issues associated with this new marshmallows. They had an hour in technique. which to work as a team, and build
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The Dunelmian 53 SPORT Sports Introduction talented and competitive students, but and dynamic movement. also the dedication and expertise of Once again we have had a fantastic the committed staff that help drive Our video analysis has extended to year of sport. From the mass our teams forward. students being able to use their participation of our extensive games season highlight clips to complement programme, to teams and individuals Plans were put in place to develop their University applications by who have competed on a national further the professionalism of our sending these highlights to the level, all have had the opportunity to sports provision by extending our Directors of Sports at their chosen achieve to a level appropriate to them. strength and conditioning facility as Universities. well as a more detailed approach to In our competitive inter-school sports how we use video analysis to develop A huge well done to all individuals we have taken steps forward in a our sports men and women. and teams for their commitment and number of areas. We continue to achievements this year, well done! compete on a county, divisional and The new gym has a purpose built national level in both our girls and conditioning room and a more Mr B Mason boys sports. Credit must go to not extensive lifting gym to allow for Director of Sport only the hard work of our highly more functional lifting techniques
SPORT - Girls records. Olivia Colby in the junior run in 24.12 with Scarlette Bell second, Girls’ Report jumping at Harrogate finishing an Kari Dougall in the Inters in 21.16 impressive 2nd overall. with Orla Jackson 2nd and Anna 2014-2015 has been a very busy year Roberts in the Senior in 22.18 with with a large number of fixtures Kari Dougall created history by Jodie Cameron 2nd. throughout the year. becoming the first Durham School girl below the Sixth form to compete for Once again MacLeod took a clean The younger years have done GB as she was selected for three sweep in house swimming which was particularly well this year with the Year internationals in Modern pentathlon help at Freemans Quay. The overall 7s winning the majority of their fixtures including the U17 European individual winner in House in all the main sports. Championships. Swimming was Kari Dougall. At senior level the 1st hockey has fought well to stay in a difficult senior The house events as ever were highly House athletics was also won by league and the girls rowing is continuing competitive. The netball was very Macleod with Lucy McIlroy winning to reach a high level at all age groups. close at senior level with MacLeod the Victrix Ludorum. coming out overall winners while Unfortunately due to bad weather the For the first time an equestrian team Pilmico won the Inters and Macleod senior hockey had to be cancelled but competed for the school. An enthusiastic the juniors. competition was fierce in the junior Miss Watchman organised training and and inter matches with MacLeod one team fixture. The team of Emily MacLeod had a clean sweep in the winning the junior and Pimlico the Hughes, Megan Brown, Kari Dougall Dunelmian run winning every age senior. and Olivia Colby competed extremely group. The individual winners in the well at the northern schools show school run all broke their respective Mrs K Dougall
54 The Dunelmian Hockey Our annual sports dinner was a very enjoyable evening with the following First Hockey Squad prizes being awarded:- The First Hockey Squad started the season on a high following a successful Y7 Achievement Emily Khan pre-season training programme and Y7 Commitment Amy O’Kane, Libby Houston excited having won promotion to the Y8 Achievement Olivia Colby, Scarlette Bell first division of the Durham Women’s County Hockey league. Our squad Y8 Commitment Jessica Crawford play in different levels of competitions; Y9 Achievement Heidi Rochester Schools Competitions including the Y9 Commitment Joely Woods National Schools Competition and Y10 Achievement Zara Alexander, Ellie Heydon Tyne and Wear Knockout Cup, friendly Y10 Commitment Laura Mitchelson matches against other Northern hockey schools and in the Durham County Y11 Achievement Jayne Etherington Senior Womens’ League which saw us Y11 Commitment Katie Hall, Emma Reed playing in twenty Saturday league Y12 Achievement Rowan Rochester matches, seven schools fixtures and Y12 Commitment Emily Bateson Roseberry, eight matches in tournaments. Katherine Pears Very soon reality hit; the standard of Y13 Commitment Maddy Lowes competition in the first division was Hockey Improvement Sophie Atkinson much higher than we had played before Connor Trophy Kari Dougall and we lost several players early Lowes Hockey Captains Trophy Jo Heron through injury and illness. However, Netball Captains Trophy Ella Tunstall despite this we started the season well with a draw against Ampleforth and Sockett Tennis Award Kristina Lightburn winning the Ampleforth 7-a-side Rowing award Charlotte Von Bockelmann tournament, beating St Peter’s, York, Hockey Trophy Emma Gray Scarborough College, Pocklington, Thompson Netball Trophy Millie O’Dair Sedburgh and Ampleforth in the final. Elliott Junior Sportswoman Kari Dougall We also beat Barnard Castle and QE Darlington to win the County Sports woman Millie O’Dair and Emma Gray. Championships. Our start to the season in the League was not as successful losing our first six games.
This year our squad was very young with Kari Dougall, Zara Alexander, Sophie Atkinson, Ellie Heydon (Year 10) and Heidi Rochester (Year 9) all being regular members of the team. They adjusted to the higher level of play well soon learning to fend for themselves to keep the ball. Our more experienced players led by Emma Gray with Rowan Rochester, Sara Murray, Sandra Griffin and Kirstie Kirkley certainly maintained the calm and structure on the pitch supporting our younger players really well.
We reached the North East Finals of the National Schools Competition played at Pocklington on the rainiest day in November. The squad were fully prepared both physically and mentally for the competition and with outstanding performances from 1st Hockey Rowan Rochester, Sara Murray, The Dunelmian 55 Jo Heron and Sandra Griffin, we won Second XI Hockey impressive hockey the second XI had our first two games. Play was going been a part of. The girls’ well in our third game until Sara took The second XI had a tough start to determination to win shone through a blow to the forehead with the ball the season this year, suffering defeats and they managed to claw back two needing hospital treatment; this upset from difficult opposition such as goals in the final seconds of the the applecart for us and having to Ampleforth and Newcastle Royal game, ending the season with a 3-3 play GSAL last, we didn’t quite have Grammar School. However, the team stalemate. the reserves to pull off a victory, used these matches as a learning although we were very close. curve and our first win of the season A number of injuries within our came from our visit to Darlington, squad could have caused disruption to The mid-winter weather did not stop the stability of the team, especially the league and we played matches where a solid performance secured a the loss of our dependable goalkeeper late into December. We started 1-0 victory over Polam Hall and our Gabriella Matthews. However, the several games only to abandon them first goal of the season from Katie girls did not let this shake them, due to ice and freezing conditions. Willis. All season Katie had the This resulted in us having to play propensity of being in the right place particularly Honey Kennedy who was league games on weekday evenings at the right time, thus rightly earning an integral part of our defence, and in January often starting at 8pm herself the title of top goal scorer! Gabriella Tunstall who consistently which was less than ideal but we rose held the middle of pitch reliably all to the challenge beating Gateshead, In the face of subsequent setbacks, season, as well as keeping spirits high Darlington, Norton and drawing with one of the highlights of the season within the team at every opportunity. Stockton. has to include the nail-biting local With Katie Hall in at right half, derby against Durham High School Gabriella and Katie were able to After Christmas, players returned for Girls. We had the home advantage make some fantastic plays up the from injury and illness and we fielded for our last game of the season and right hand side of the pitch and put a more regular team which boosted confidence and allowed us to develop our strategies and tactics consistently. We finished the season third from the bottom of the league table but safe from relegation. The team would like to thank our keen parents for their continued support and Emma Gray as our outgoing Captain for her support and dedication to the team. We are
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Sports Dinner looking forward to a successful 2015 used this to take an early lead. some excellent passes through for our season and hope the girls enjoy their Despite playing some fantastic new-to-hockey-and-pocket-rocket summer training programme and hockey, it seemed we were unable to Lucy McIlroy. Emily Hughes also strength and conditioning throughout broaden the goal difference, and even made some excellent runs up the right next season, which should ensure we discussed the possibility of a force hand side of the pitch, carrying the are fitter and stronger. field across the goal line. Durham ball so fast and well on one occasion High then caught us on the break of the pitch just wasn’t long enough! Mrs K Rochester our attack on two occasions and took Our front line also consisted of the Hockey First Team Coach a late lead in the game. The last five notable skill set of Alexandra Grecoe, minutes of the hockey season saw as mentioned, top goal scorer Katie some of the most exciting and Willis and our centre forward
56 The Dunelmian Katherine Pears, whose contribution to the second XI was exemplified by her winning the Commitment to Sport Award this year. Together with Helena Campbell, Katherine and Katie were able to make some excellent link play through the left of the pitch, and this was a combination that developed enormously throughout the season. Those girls who were new to Durham School, and in some cases new to hockey, I’d like to give thanks to and commend for their commitment to the team. The second XI hockey team have played some fantastic hockey this year and the improvement they made as a squad over the season was astounding and something they should be immensely proud of.
Miss S Watchman Heydon gave them a lot of scoring U14 Hockey chances. U15 Hockey The U14 hockey season was an Sedbergh were the next challenge and enjoyable one with all the girls they held the score to 0-0 for a long improving both individually and as a The U15 have had a varied season. time before tired legs took over as team. Results were mixed but the They won a number of very tight four of the players had already played girls did qualify to represent the games and shown a great deal of skill a full first team match. A lack of county at the North East finals at in all areas of the pitch. The teams numbers and therefore substitutes Leeds. With having only eleven girls strength is its speed in the forwards proved to be a problem. Sophie from Year 9 playing hockey, having and much of the play has been in our Atkinson continually put tackles in to select a team was not a difficult job attacking third. Having struggled with preventing them breaking through and this season. This meant we could call no goal keeper, Macy Donoghue and Zara Alexander had a number of good upon some of our talented U13 Joelly Woods stepped in doing a good runs down the right side of the pitch . players and give them the exposure to job both of them learning the playing a year up and on a full pitch. positioning and skills need to be a A draw against Barnard Castle in the Oliva Soppitt captained the team and successful goally very quickly. final game of the season capped a did an excellent job - her enthusiasm disappointing few weeks. Laura both at training and on actual match They were almost unbeaten last year Mitchelson worked hard in midfield day rubbed off on the rest of the but due to three or four of their during this game and despite the team. players being promoted to the first ferocious wind Durham had the team, they had to reorganise quickly. majority of possession but were Orla Jackson and Heidi Rochester With two very tough games against unable to convert it to goals. were the two outstanding players - RGS and Yarm at the beginning of This year was a steep learning curve both girls represented the 1st XI in the season, they realized that their for players of all abilities, those who league fixtures on a Saturday. defence needed to be much tighter. have progressed into senior hockey I look forward the seeing all the team and those who have had to step up to develop further as hockey players be the main players at U15 level. The with further hard work at training With a lot of work in training the whole group have trained well and next season. defence improved and they managed given 100% in matches which will wins against Sunderland High and only be of benefit for the future. Mr M Fishwick Richmond. Sophie Hogg transferred to a centre forward and Georgina Brown moved from a defender to a midfield position. Zara Hudson improved greatly as the term progressed and the skills of Kari Dougall alongside the speed of Ellie
The Dunelmian 57 U13 Hockey and WIN! allowing the shooters to have good Our Year 7 girls joined Durham positions. In defence the long arms of This is an extremely small year but School, some having played a lot of Zara Hudson combined with the have produced some excellent results. hockey and some having never heard speed of Ellie Heydon and Laura The U13 team was controlled by of the sport. Our first game was only Mitchelson led to many interceptions. Scarlette Bell as centre mid with the a couple of weeks into the season Georgina Brown played a number of speed of Olivia Colby and Jessica playing tough opposition against positions in mid court moving Crawford being a real asset. RGS. The girls fought well but lost, effectively at all times. They played seventeen games starting our season with promise. In Captain Sophie Hogg was winning twelve, drawing two and the following weeks, all the girls enthusiastic throughout and losing three. trained hard, developed new skills encouraged them to work as a team. A winning start against RGS 4-2 gave and learnt the rules. We were They beat Framwellgate 19-5, Park the girls confidence and they victorious against Sunderland High, View 16-7, St Leonards 14-4 and followed with three more wins Durham High School, Yarm, Durham Johnson 13-6 in the area against Choristers, Yarm and Durham Choristers, Polam Hall, Queen league. High. Lilly Kennedy played well in Mary’s, Barnard Castle only losing to The Tyne and Wear competition was goal only allowing one goal in Cundall Manor. probably the best performance of the against a strong Yarm side. The first year where they ended up third, defeat was against Barnard Castle in In goal, Charlotte Payne kept us in winning four games then narrowly a very close match, Barny scoring the many a game with excellent saves losing to Newcastle School for Girls winning goal in the last few minutes. and good organisation of her defence. in a fast and furious match. Siobhan Bell had little to do in the In defence, Freya Court consistently Sedbergh and RGS were tougher calls next three matches with a 10-0 win tackled well to prevent the opposition with the height of the opposition over Sunderland High, 9-0 win over shooting; in mid-field, Jessica being a particular problem! We held Polam Hall and 13-0 win over Queen Bramwell, Emily Khan, Holly Coupe, our own in mid court but found Mary’s. The link between Scarlette as Imogen Nicholson and all worked interceptions difficult in the defensive mid field and Olivia Colby at right tirelessly up and down the field to circle. forward had begun to work defend and attack, which is crucial in A convincing win against Polam Hall effectively. the 7 aside game we play at Under 12 13-5, where the shooting was and 13. Many attacks came from outstanding. The final was very Cundall Manor was a different Libby Houston and Georgia exciting and a close game against matter, we lost 3-9 but kept working Crawford. Amy O’Kane and Monica Barnard Castle showed the to the end. Lottie Craven, Scarlette Speed having never played before, competitive spirit in the team. We Bell and Jessica Crawford tackled improved tremendously and were finished with a great 14-11 victory tirelessly throughout the game. also regular members of the squad. over Barny due to some excellent Lucy Hogan played well in attack Top goal scorers for the season were blocking by Ellie and Laura. against Austin Friars and Yr 7 players Libby Houston and Emily Khan; both The team showed great improvement Emily Khan and Libby Houston were girls showed outstanding and spirit as the year progressed so a great asset. commitment and levels of skill. This should be proud of all that they The county cup was held at Barnard team is certainly one to watch in the achieved. Well Done. Castle and the whole team played future as they have huge potential and well. Charlotte Payne came in as goal are already playing at an excellent keeper and Freya Court did well in standard. defence. They won the tournament and so qualified for Northern Semi- Mrs K Rochester finals in Wakefield. Under 12 Hockey Coach
They struggled against a strong Wakefield side but managed to win Netball one and draw two ending up fourth overall. An excellent result for such a small number of girls. U15 Netball
This team continued their winning U12 Hockey ways with ten wins out of fourteen. Accurate shooting by Zara Alexander From the start of the season back in and Sophie Atkinson led to a large September, the Under 12 girls have number of goals being scored. In mid had an excellent attitude; wanting to court Kari Dougall and Sophie Hogg learn, help each other, give their all worked tirelessly round the circle
58 The Dunelmian bowler to back stop to first base; never gave up when we played Rounders Georgina Brown to Ellie Heydon to friendlies against Yarm we lost 3.5 – Laura Mitchelson, being a class act 11.5. Barnard Castle was next losing 1st Rounders stumping many opposing batters out. 10 - 24 and Teeside High was our last game losing 4 - 7. The girls all The 1st team only had two matches Teamwork was also excellent worked hard as a team and due to cancellation because of between Kari Dougall on second encouraged each other all the way. weather then exam leave. base, Megan Brown on third and Zara Well done. Alexander on fourth where again our They won both against Yarm and quick decision making resulted in U13 Rounders Durham High convincingly with outs. The fielding was also excellent Rowan Rochester and Sandra Griffin in the outer field with Claudia Mason, This was a team who fielded being top scorers. Captained by Laura Sophie Atkinson, Sophie Hogg and brilliantly but had difficulty batting at Bennett at 2nd bay, they fielded well Zara Hudson returning the ball long the beginning of term so struggled to with Sara Murray and Lucy McIllroy distance, quickly and accurately. score rounders. passing long hard balls to the bays. Other School games against Yarm, Every girl in Year 8 played and they With Emily Bateson Roseberry and RGS and Queen Mary’s were also worked extremely well as a team Emily Hughes as bowlers the successful fixtures for this team. supporting and backing up effectively. opposition found hitting the ball Scarlette Bell controlled the game as difficult. Jo Heron and Emma Gray at Well done this season to the Under 15 bowler and was the highest scorer backstop were effective while Lauren Rounders team. when batting by a long way. March and Charlotte Davison also Throughout the term they had many played an important part in the Mrs K Rochester close matches but a few silly errors in success. these games meant they were just on U14 Rounders the losing side. The league was much more successful U15 Rounders This year the Under 14 Rounders with an 11.5 - 9 win over Durham squad had a hard time competing Johnson with Jessica Crawford Undefeated for the second season in a with other teams. They have some fielding quickly and efficiently, and row! Well done to the Under 15 girls good players and worked hard and an 11 - 4 win over Framwellgate. who won the Durham Area League with victories over 5 of our local schools. Top scorers were Ellie Heydon and Kari Dougall whose direction and distance of shot fooled most fielding teams we played and
U14 Rounders squad
tried their best but this was just not Jessica Appleby and Lucy Hogan quite good enough to win their learnt to catch and pass accurately to games. We played in the Durham second bay which was very effective U15 Rounders squad local league against Durham Johnston in stopping half rounders. School but this had to be abandoned Our annual match against Barny was with Claudia Mason, Zara Alexander due to a very bad lightning storm. a wild day with gale force winds and Sophie Atkinson also scoring The High School beat us 7.5 - 7, a making throwing very difficult. The well, we certainly set opposing teams great effort. Framwellgate was our team fought on and narrowly lost 10 - a high target to beat. In the field, the only victory winning 5 - 9, so close. 12. Alex Seed playing particularly team were a slick operation, with Park View beat us 7 - 4. The squad well at fourth bay stumping a number
The Dunelmian 59 backstop (Emily Khan) and first base (Georgia Crawford) dynamic caused opposing teams many problems if they couldn’t hit the ball. The slick bowling and delivery between these three stumped out many players. Imogen Nicholson on second base also controlled much of the fielding well taking several excellent catches. Out in the field Daisy Smith’s awesome long distance throw prevented many teams scoring rounders and tight fielding from Jessica Bramwell, Amy O’Kane, Holly Coup, Codie Alderson and Freya Court also contributed to our wins.
Batting was also a strength with Daisy U13 Rounders squad Smith being our top scorer. The team Lottie Craven as captain played well at Some good batting by Olivia Colby enjoyed the tournament at Cundall second bay often stumping players and and Lilly Kennedy allowed a 4-3.5 Manor where they played Schools we she also took a lot of catches. win. do not regularly play such as Queen As the term progressed the hitting Margaret’s, Ashville and Loretto. The began to improve and the results U12 Rounders team had mixed results in this became more successful. The accuracy competition but certainly played well against tough opposition. and speed of throws from Lilly No surprises with the Under 12 Kennedy and Siobhan Bell in the deep Rounders team showing the same great Well done to the Under 12 rounders improved greatly and Katie Colburn attitude, determination and competitive team. stopped a lot of hard balls before they spirit in this sport as they had displayed reached the deep. all winter in Hockey and Netball. The highlight of the season was Mrs K Rochester
Tennis The 1st tennis team had 2 matches before departing on study league. Unfortunately they lost both against Barnard Castle 4-2 and Yarm 5-1 but excellent play by Rowan Rochester allowed her to win her singles matches. Kristina Lightburn as captain also played well, putting her opponent deep into her court. Other players were Georgina Swart, Kathryn Buchanan-Black and Amy Lumsden.
At U15 level, there were a number of U12 Rounders squad close matches. Durham Johnson beat us 4-2 but many of the matches were winning the Tyne and Wear U13 It didn’t take the team long to gel and rounders competition. They won all work well together and overall the team their games beating Lord Lawson, won 10 and lost 7 matches this summer. Kingsmeadow, Newcastle High and In the local Durham League we beat Dame Allans in the first round. The DHS, Framwellgate, Park View and final against Durham High was very lost to Durham Johnston by half a exciting with outstanding bowling by rounder finishing second in the league. Scarlette Bell the team managed to In friendlies we beat Yarm, Choristers stop the High School hitting the ball as and DHS. Like most of our school they had in the rest of the tournament. teams, our bowler (Libby Houston), 1st Tennis
60 The Dunelmian close with some long rallies. Heidi Rochester played a tactical game to beat her opponent and she joined with Sophie Atkinson to play a strong doubles match.
The second match was much more successful with a 5-1 win over Barnard Castle, Zara had a convincing win over their number one while Laura Mitchelson and Kari Dougall both placed the ball accurately to win their singles. Ellie Heydon played particularly well in the match against Durham High hitting the ball with conviction and volleying effectively. Unfortunately, the Under 15s didn’t manage to beat Durham High but gave a good fight. With two matches cancelled due to rain it was a short but enjoyable season.
The Under 13 team of Scarlette Bell, Olivia Colby, Freya Court and Jessica U15 Tennis Bramwell showed a great improvement as the term progressed.
involved another round of jumping, Following the school’s affiliation Equestrian Team but over a course of higher fences and with the National Schools Equestrian against the clock! The girls and their Association, Emily, Megan and This year saw the introduction of a four legged companions all Olivia then went on to compete at an newly formed Show Jumping Team at performed excellently under the NSEA show jumping event at Durham School. This was the first pressure, with extremely fast double Northallerton Equestrian Centre. time in many years that the school clears coming from Kari Dougall and Once again the girls had a very has been represented by an Megan Brown. Emily and Olivia also successful day achieving team second Equestrian team and it was an made some impressive turns to cut overall! Individual successes also excellent way for students who have corners, and indeed seconds off their came from Emily Hughes achieving an interest in horse an impressive 4th riding to showcase place in both the their talents in 90cm and 100cm school competitions, as competitions. The well as Megan team got off to a Brown who took flying start by home the red entering the rosette for first Yorkshire place in the 90cm Equestrian Team competition. Challenge in I would like to September. The first wish the team a round of the huge competition congratulations on required each rider their successes for to complete two both school and courses of show jumping and time. All of this resulted in the girls’ pony club competitions this year, and working hunter style fences. After an achieving a fantastic second place out I look forward to seeing the progress impressive performance in the first of eighteen teams from across the we can make at NSEA events next round, the team, consisting of: Emily whole of the north. A fabulous year. Hughes, Kari Dougall, Megan Brown accomplishment and a great start to and Olivia Colby, managed to secure the Equestrian team’s career at Miss S Watchman a place in the final round. This Durham School. The Dunelmian 61 SPORT - Boys
who we ran close in a game with an against a strong Yarm School side. Rugby unreflective score line. It should be This game gave us a chance to retain noted they went on to the NatWest the Bell trophy, named after our 1st XV Champions’ Cup final. number one supporter Maurice Bell who again has been brilliant all o say it has been an eventful The last game of that first half of season. We drew the game 27 – 27! season would be an term was the Noel Sheering trophy understatement. It has been a and I'm sure the players will agree The last two games saw the last home very troubled season, plagued with that this was the highlight of our game and last away game for the Tinjury and bad luck. I could bore you fifteens season, beating Ampleforth Upper Sixth. Our final home game all with the details of this bad luck, College 26 - 5, with two great saw us come up against an on form and make excuses but there is no individual tries from new addition Woodhouse Grove side. A lapse in sugar coating it, this season has been Connor Stewart, and a whole load of concentration in the opening tough. heart and endeavor from the rest of tentyminutes saw us 14-0 down the boys. As a team it was an honour giving ourselves a mountain to climb, However, despite the disappointing to retain such a sentimental trophy however the boys dug in and we just results, this season hasn't been all bad which has never left Durham School fell short suffering a tense and in fact there are a lot of positives, and grounds and long may that continue. emotional 26-20 loss. that is why I've chosen the topic of growth, and so Mr Mason can relate to it!
Such is the nature of schoolboy rugby ever changing squads, and number of leavers each year, it is important as a senior squad you prepare yourself the best you can for the upcoming season. Our talent-packed squad started pre-season superbly, beating Stamford who went on to have an unbeaten season. However, in that pre-season, which only lasted a week, we suffered six injuries, and in the first half of the first game we suffered a further one. These setbacks made it harder to flow into the season as smoothly as we would have done otherwise.
The matches in the first half of term 1st XV followed a similar pattern: strokes of brilliance, followed by inconsistency and a lack of concentration by the We spoke all season of that complete The last game saw us come flying out team as a whole. Having said that, as performance, and going into the the blocks against St Peter’s, York, each game went by, we were growing second half of the season this played something we hadn't done for most of as a team, and started to find our feet. heavily on our minds. With a week the season. We scored an early Firstly, with a 42-5 victory over off we were able to recover, get some driving maul courtesy of James Dame Allan’s which also saw a hat rest and that saw the return of most of Hawkes. The game also saw Tom trick scored by second team captain our injured players. In this second Elliott score his first try for the first Olly Simmonds. half of term it started with a tough team, in his last game for school after trip up to Scotland to play Merchiston fifteen years of stellar service. We also ran various teams very close Castle, with a mix of first team and However, we just couldn't hold on including a late come back at second team players, we got our losing 24-35, but again showing the Hymers, which also saw the return of refreshed campaign off to a great start potential we had all season. It was Chris Field from a broken ankle who with a 33-12 victory and a much also in this game that I unfortunately showed great commitment to get back better performance. tore the cruciate ligament in my knee that quickly. Another notable game which ended my season. was against Leeds’ Grammar School The second game saw us come up
62 The Dunelmian In the second half of term, we Rugby: Honours 2014-2015 conceded 100 points, and scored 104, and I feel the second half of the season saw us exhibit the dog ‘as County U18: Lloyd Purser, Michael Walton, Dan Taylor, Mase would say’ we have as a team, Charlie Scott (Northumberland), Connor Stewart (Northumberland), and how we managed to turn round a Ben Langthorne severely disrupted season and still come out of it with some good wins County U17: Ben Langthorne, James Elliott, Josh Pratt, and trophies. Matthew Howe, Ryan Allan, Matthew Proctor (Yorkshire), Connor Stewart (Northumberland) The 7s season, lead superbly by Michael Walton, saw us flex our County U16: Ryan Allan, Tristan Grant, Matthew Howe muscles and show our potential especially in the Hymer’s County U15: Kyle Elliott, Cameron Keanurico, Will Jewitt, tournament, where the boys beat RGS Reece Amir, Rob Millbank Newcastle, Hymers, Woodhouse North of England U18: Michael Walton Grove, St Peter’s, and Sedbergh to reach the final only to just lose out to North of England U16: Ryan Allan, Tristan Grant QEGS Wakefield by one try in a close match. The 7s season enabled our England Academy Scholars: Adam Redman, Garry Izomor, Cameron Keanurico, flying machines to show off their Tristan Grant wheels with Connor Stewart, Garry Izomor and Lewis Bunce not needing England Lions U17 a second invitation to let loose. Only Rugby League: Josh Pratt Garry sometimes liked to run through U18 Lambs XV: Dominic Warby, Henry Wadsworth and demolish people instead of running round them! A special Newcastle Falcons Academy: mention to James Elliot, next season’s 1st XV Captain, who had a U18: Adam Redman, Lloyd Purser, Michael Walton, great sevens season. Connor Stewart, Ben Langthorne, James Elliott, Garry Izomor U16 : Ryan Allan, Tristan Grant The hard work in the 7s season spans U15: Cameron Keanurico, Kyle Elliott, Reece Amir, Will Jewitt, across the entire school and we have Rob Millbank, Harry Jackson (Yorkshire Carnegie) seen some outstanding successes. Having won the HMC Super Sevens Professional Rugby contract with Newcastle Falcons: Championships two years ago, we Adam Redman were always going to be in with a chance this year, although as last Allianz park or any of the famous year’s winners, Sedbergh would selected to join him. Having secured grounds we have played at. always be our main rival. Due to the a professional contact for next year, 1st VII success at Hymer’s, a strong Adam Redman goes to join ODs It is something we will all cherish for U16 campaign, an unstoppable U15 Micky Young, Craig Willis, David the rest of our lives and we put it to season, and an outstanding finish Nelson and Dan Taylor at Newcastle the people stepping up to continue from the U14s, we managed to beat Falcons. with pride, respect and endeavour, the Sedbergh by 8pts to become the rugby legacy which is engrained overall HMC Super Sevens As I and the 7 boys who have had within Durham School. Champions which is a fantastic more than one season in first team achievement. (Henry Wadsworth, Dom Warby, With five of the current lower sixth Mark Davison, Chris Field, Loyd including Ben Langthrone, Austin We have a host of pupil honours this Purser and Michael Walton) and the Anderson, Matt Proctor, Garry season with special mention to three boys winning caps this year Izomor and Charlie Scott all winning Dominic Warby and Henry (Olly Simmonds, Rasih Hitchins and first team caps last year, five of the Wadsworth making the England U18 James Hawkes) prepare to leave lower sixth winning new caps this Lambs side, Tristan Grant and Ryan Durham School in summer, I can year including Harry Pearson, Jacob Allan playing for the North of honestly say some of the best days of Weightman, Josh Pratt, Alex Vassallo, England and Josh Pratt who made the my life have been wearing the green Lewis Miller, James Elliot and England U17 Lions squad. Garry and white hoops running about on a Connor Stewart alongside 3 year 11s Izomor continues as an England rugby pitch with these guys, whether named Ryan Allan, Tristan Grant and Academy Scholar with Tristan Grant it be the Playground, Kingston Park, Joe Nordli we feel this legacy is in and Cameron Keanurico being safe hands.
The Dunelmian 63 Mr Mason and Mr Bedworth’s strong scrummaging. Uncontested shoulder dislocation, stopped feeling support to the team, as ever has been scrums were even considered by the sorry for ourselves and proceeded to above and beyond the required call of Barnard Castle referee. A couple of put together the best 30 mins of rugby duty and they are the reason much of injuries meant we limped to the final for the season. This proved to be a our success comes about. Their roles whistle on the losing side. RGS were real turning point for our season. within Durham School rugby have up next, with two serious injuries and Winning the second half was scant delivered so much success and bring a couple of knocks through the game, consolation for shipping 40 points in the best out of us all as players, and we are all in their debt. Their banter almost makes it enjoyable to wake up at 6.30am and go in the gym, but that’s probably because they don't realise we tend to be laughing at them! I would like to add a personal thank you for their support to me this season in helping me achieve my goals.
To conclude, I would like to say thank you to everybody who has tolerated us and supported us this season and over the years, especially mums and dads who have been fantastic and are greatly appreciated. The boys are extremely grateful and 1st XV all our success is attributed to you all. we ended up playing most of the the first half. Special mentions go to Floreat Dunelmia. game with 13 players. RGS Josh Pratt, making his Durham obviously did the right thing and drop School debut did not miss a tackle Adam Redman their numbers to match up and keep it and made some solid yards down the (1st XV Captain 2014/15) competitive, oh wait….no they didn’t. middle. Jonny Flecther’s war cry of This was to be a taste of things to ‘jog it back lads’ after watching Josh come. The build-up of injuries meant score a try, whilst himself ambling 2nd XV Rugby that we were unable to field a team back, will live long in the memory. against our new fixture, the Grammar Rasih Hitchins made some serious The season did not get off to the School at Leeds. yards as always and the effort and greatest start with just over half a attitude towards rugby form Lewis dozen Year 11 pupils not coming back The Turbo Hawks dominated all areas Miller was second to none. for Sixth Form, for one reason or of the pitch against Dame Allan’s, another. This meant we were always with key positions being filled at 9 Ampleforth saw another slow start, going to be up against it this season. and 10 by Sam Newton and Jonty going down a few tries early on with Some extensive recruitment from Mr Megginson. Their continuity from some soft defending gave Ampleforth Burke brought several players out of the U16’s made sure that the great a lead they never relinquished. retirement (Rob McAneney, Joe platform set by our forwards was well Durham came within a penalty in the Hodgson, Phil Turnbull-Adams, Fred distributed to our backs. Injuries final few minutes, of getting what Enticknap, Rory Jackson, Euan once again took their toll for numbers would have been a wonderful Gardiner and Jordan Hauxwell) and the Hymers game was cancelled. As victory. Merchiston 1st XV were some rowers were somehow we approached half term, injuries playing in their semi-final of the convinced to double up with Saturday started returning to the first team and national competition so a composite morning rowing training followed by the second’s starting benefitting from team of first/second team pulled on an afternoon rugby game (Sam familiar faces returning to the fold. the famous Hawks jersey and won Barker and Verus von Haeften). convincingly. I was pleased to see a Sedbergh were up next, Mr Burke first team player take a late, illegal Six injuries to the first team during stated at half time that this was the hit, but respond in the manner that pre-season meant we went into the worst 30 minutes rugby he had seen we expect of all Hawks players and first game of the season with just one in the ten years he had been at the not involve himself in any ‘afters’. substitute. We managed to compete school. Feeling sorry for ourselves at A large victory ensued. Can we well up front, dominating up front half time was short lived, we took the claim this as a second’s victory? thanks to Fred Enticknap, Dan Baker, dressing down, wished Matthew History will say yes! Lewis Miller and Jonny Fletcher’s George the best, with a serious
64 The Dunelmian Woodhouse Grove saw a return of Barker, Jonny Fletcher, Rob We were at home against Barnard the turbo Hawks. After some McAneney, Seb Robson, Thafer Castle with both sides struggling to appalling behaviour by the Grove in Bustami, all abley led by captain play expansive rugby in poor weather previous seasons, a strong referee Oliver Simmonds. Mr Burke hates conditions. The first half was a tight was required and thankfully we got being called a coach, so has encounter with the sides going in 5-5. one in, Mr Gerrard. Matty Howe, administered and managed the team Unfortunately a couple of lapses in Tristan Grant and Adi Hitchins made well this season, along with constantly concentration enabled Barnard Castle strong yards down the middle and running on to try and stop any fracas to score two soft tries and we ended Joe Nordli provided some craft out from developing further, what he up losing 5-19. There were many wide. The game ebbed and flowed intends to do is anyone’s guess. positives to take from the game, and, unfortunately, Durham came out particularly the strength of our lineout losers, missed kicks being the only As a wise Hawk once said, ‘Hawks and catch and drive. difference between the two teams. fly together, Hawks die together, This really was a fascinating game of Hawks for life’ The following week we travelled to rugby to be involved in. Yarm was RGS Newcastle, where we were our best all round performance of the Floreat Dunelmia greeted by the sunshine and some season. We conceded just the one Oliver Simmonds (2nd XV Rugby excellent playing conditions. Initially try, but came back strong to win Captain) this seemed to play in to the hands of convincingly. Jonny Hedley ran the RGS team as they scored two some wonderful lines throughout, early tries in quick succession. Much constantly posing a threat. Oliver U16 Rugby to their credit, the boys showed Simmonds had his best distribution excellent resolve and they started to game in mid-field and was putting A lengthy summer break came to an create pressure by looking after the people through holes at will and abrupt end with a gruelling pre-season ball, building phases and tackling Lorenz Kurozcik once again camp, which helped dust off the aggressively. A catch and drive try outstanding as a last line of defence. cobwebs and prepare the U16 boys for and an opportunist score from Sam a tough term of 15 a-side rugby. Newton brought the scores level and, St. Peters, York, was our final game We had a warm-up game during the with confidence high, Ryan Allan, of the season. Injuries had once pre-season week against a physical Dominic Fox and Will Gray all again taken their toll and we arrived side from Stamford. Unfortunately scored in the second half, giving us with no substitutes. Injuries to the we lost this game six tries to two; our first win of the season. This game first team meant we were down to 13 however the boys gave a good has to be one of the highlights of the by the end of the second half and 12 account of themselves and it gave us season, as in previous years the boys by the first few minutes of the an opportunity to try out different have been on the wrong end of a second. Once again sportsmanship combinations and team strategies heavy score-line against RGS. was not the order of the day for the before the first block fixture against opposition meaning that the game Barnard Castle. was a non-event in the second half. This somewhat spoiled what was supposed to be a real send off for the Upper Sixth, but didn’t dispel the good cheer for those whose last game it was for Durham School. A huge thank you goes to all the members of the second XV, their commitment to rugby, effort and attitude during mid-week training and on a Saturday really helps galvanise the team and makes it a special environment in which to be involved. Parents play a huge role in this environment too and all the boys really do appreciate the support you give us on the touch line. A final word goes to the Upper Sixth boys of the Hawks; Dan Baker, Tom Elliott, Rasih Hitchins, Matthew George, Joe Hodgson, Phil Turnbull-Adams, Sam U16 7s at QEGS Wakefield
The Dunelmian 65 Leeds Grammar School were next on a-side season and in my opinion this rugby schools in the north attending. the agenda and this proved to be a was our best performance. A very To their credit, the team played very very physical and tough encounter. mature performance ensued, with well on this day. We recorded wins Again we started slowly and a flurry clever tactical kicking, good use of against Sedbergh and Manchester of tries at the start of the game put us the driving mall and some excellent Grammar school (both excellent team on the back foot, but much to the ball retention, starving the St Peter’s performances), however we drew our boys’ credit, they got stuck in and team of possession and forcing last game and subsequently failed to started to build pressure and string penalties. Comparing this progress out of the group based on together some good phases of play. performance to the start of the season, points difference. The boys took a The score-line ended up 33-17. it is clear that the boys have improved great deal of confidence from how hugely. They have shown an excellent they played in this tournament and a team spirit and I have thoroughly good platform had been set for us to Unfortunately our next fixture against enjoyed coaching them. A special continue our 7s campaign. Hymers College had to be cancelled, mention must go to Ryan Allan and Next came the Weston 7s hosted at as their bus broke down! This meant Tristan Grant, who were both given Durham School. Given this was our that we were slightly under-cooked North of England rugby trials and I home tournament we were keen to when it came to playing Sedbergh at would like to congratulate Tristan on continue the form that we had shown home. A 5-67 loss highlighted the his selection. I would also like to take at the Sedbergh 7s. Unfortunately we need to work on our defensive this opportunity to thank Will Gray started slowly and went down to a strategy and one on one tackles, and for his efforts in captaining the side - strong Woodhouse Grove team. We this was the focus in the build up to he has done an excellent job! then went on to beat Yarm the Ampleforth game. comfortably and then played in an Floreat Dunelmia. epic game of 7s against St Peter’s, Like most of the games over the which ended in a draw. As was the course of the term, the Ampleforth Mr P Dias case at Sedbergh, we were let down game was a physical encounter, with by points difference and subsequently two evenly matched packs. This time didn’t progress. St Peter’s actually it was the backs who made the U16 7s Rugby went on to win the competition that difference between the two sides and day, which shows the level we were it was pleasing to see a much more The Easter term came round, and with playing at. solid defensive display. While a it the 7s season. With the majority of couple of try scoring passes didn’t go the team made up the forward pack, Our final tournament was the QEGS to hand, we ran out comfortable we had to think carefully about how Wakefield 7s which, again, was winners 17-7. we played; a slightly more direct and another tough encounter. The less expansive brand of 7s! Our first firstgame was against the hosts on a The up and down nature of the season test came when we travelled to the huge pitch, which didn’t really suit continued as we took on Merchiston Sedbergh 7s, this is a tough our style of play and we just felt short. Castle in our next game. The weather tournament with many of the best Next up we had Hymer’s College, wasn’t conducive to expansive rugby which meant it became an arm wrestle up front. We actually played some very good rugby in this game, however, as was the case against Sedbergh, some lapses in concentration led to some soft tries being conceded. The final score was 0-52.
The remaining two fixtures saw the U16 team play on the 1st XV pitch and they fittingly produced their two best performances of the season. Yarm were first up, and we demonstrated some excellent continuity play running out 76-5 winners. Adi Hitchins, Will Bowles and Cameron Wright deserve a mention as they played for Yarm when they went down to 14 players due to a number of injuries. St Peter’s, U16 7s York was the final fixture of the 15
66 The Dunelmian who we beat comfortably. The following game against Sedbergh was another tight affair, with some excellent rugby being played by both side, the physicality of this game told and we were left with a number of injuries. Finally came Barnard Castle, our local rivals, it was a play off for 3rd and 4th place in the competition and pride was at stake. We got off to an excellent start, however with only eight boys left in the squad, fitness got the better of us and we conceded a last play of the game try which put the teams level. This time points difference was on our side and we took 3rd place.
Like the 15 a-side season, the 7s season has been tough, but hugely enjoyable and it was great to see the boys develop their game and improve individually and collectively. Henry U15 Hudson and Adi Hitchins, showed excellent pace and finished off some good team tries, Will Gray, Matthew Howe and Piers Davison were physical in the pack and Sam Newton, Jonty Megginson and Joe Nordli created a lot of space for others. Nathan Bushnell, scored some excellent individual tries and Phil Chapman tackled tirelessly. Well done on an excellent season.
Floreat Dunelmia.
Mr P Dias
U15 Rugby
The 2014-2015 season will live long U15s on the attack in the memory of players, coaches and supporters of the Durham School In the main season, the A-team squad Jewitt leading by example with an U15s rugby team. A phenomenal of around 25 players performed outstanding display in the back row. blend of outlandish attacking flair and admirably throughout. At times, they The boys were down at half time but individual brilliance in combination were unplayable and by December rallied in the second half, cheered on with a cast iron defensive solidarity the team had a perfect record, racking by a partisan Durham School crowd. enabled the team to register an almost up over 550 points in 12 games. A A late spell of attacking couldn’t unblemished record. In fact, the closely fought and slightly nervous bring Durham the points they needed group managed to extend their 33-27 victory against St Peter’s York to close the gap on their counterparts winning streak on the tough North in the Natwest Cup Fifth round set up and QEGS ran out 15-12 winners. As Super 7’s circuit to over 50 games a mouth-watering Sixth round tie it transpired, Durham had lost out to (2013-2015), running out victors in against North rivals QEGS Wakefield the eventual winners of the all 4 of the competitions in which on the Playground at Durham School. competition in an enthralling game – they took part. Sedbergh took the QEGS, steeped in Nat West Cup many observers commented on its brunt of the Durham juggernaut, tradition, were the favourites. The worthiness of a final. losing out in all 7 encounters, Durham team fought valiantly including 3 finals. throughout, with vice-captain Will
The Dunelmian 67 There were many excellent individual U14 Rugby progressing ahead of us based on the performances over the course of the points difference. season, however a few players The team this year has had its fair deserve special mention for their share of ups and downs, building With good foundations set for the rest efforts. Captain Max Weightman led from last year we received several of the season, it was pleasing to see from the front with skill and new players to bolster our squad and us record comfortable wins against determination throughout; scrum half set-out with high hopes for our first Yarm, NSB, RGS B team and Harton Cameron Keanurico impressed all game against rivals Barnard Castle. - the boys attacked well and played who watched him play and is a real an attractive brand of rugby. Niall talent for the future; back row The boys worked incredibly hard and Butler and Jonny Bushnell worked forwards Kyle Elliott and Will Jewitt completely dominated the opposition well in the midfield and one of our had immense seasons with and with both new players and members new additions, Nathaniel Stanford, without the ball; Rob Milbanke of last year’s squad producing a showed good finishing from the combined electric pace with his resounding seven try victory. wing. In the forwards, Joe Houston ferocious tackling to make him one and Conor Dougall were mobile and the key members of the team; finally Unfortunately we found the tackled well. Unfortunately we Harry Jackson broke all try scoring remainder of the season quite a weren’t able to replicate this form records for the team with over 40 challenge playing against some against Merchiston Castle and tries in the 15 a side season. incredibly well drilled and strong Terrington Hall, both of whom beat teams. The aim of this year was to us comfortably. Mr A Smith build a squad in preparation for the U15 coach challenge of the NatWest cup next year. And many of the boys have had The 7s season came around after the the opportunity of playing in different Christmas break. The highlight of this positions to really test themselves. part of the season was when we went U15 Results to the Terrington Hall 7s competition. Throughout our season we have This is one of the largest prep school competitions in England, with 32 2014 Tynedale Tournament winners proved time and again that we have an offensive game to match any teams attending. The boys played opposition, and through sheer superbly, beating Barnard Castle, Opposition Result determination the boys have worked Merchiston, Red House, Pocklington hard to bolster their commitment to and Mount St Mary’s. This saw them Ampleforth 36-0 (W) defence of their own line. Finishing reach the semi- 0)finals where they Hill House 48-0 (W) the season with some hard fought lost in the last minute of the game to a strong Terrington Hall side. I should RGS Newcastle 50-5 (W) battles and a team which they can feel proud to be a part of. also congratulate Jonny Bushnell on Stowe School (final) 17-5 (W) his 12 tries in this tournament! Another highlight of the sevens 2014-2015 results U13 Rugby & U13 Sevens season was the Bradford Grammar (Saturday fixtures plus Natwest Cup*) School 7s. Although we started slowly and lost to a strong Bradford Grammar School side, we managed Opposition Result The U13 rugby season got off to an encouraging start when we hosted the to turn things around beating Mount St Marys, Barnard Castle and Yarm to Barnard Castle 67-0 (W) Parling Cup here at school. Some good attacking win the bowl. Despite these strong RGS Newcastle 53-5 (W) play and strong Leeds Grammar School 57-5 (W) defence saw us Dame Allans 49-14 (W) beat St Martin’s, Sedbergh 24-0 (W) Ampleforth and Ampleforth 61-0 (W) Mount St Merchiston Castle 40-0 (W) Mary’s. We then drew in a closely Yarm 52-0 (W) fought match Woodhouse Grove 50-0 (W) against St Peter’s York* 33-27 (W) Terrington Hall. QEGS Wakefield* 12-15 (L) Unfortunately they had won all of their other games too and ended up U13 A
68 The Dunelmian Hockey BOYS 1st XI Hockey
Hockey is now played at school by lots of boys at all different levels. Tim Hargreaves, who captained the team, has gone to play senior Hockey with Durham City first team. He is an excellent example of a young boy who has started playing at Durham School and has developed a real passion for the game. We have a fixture list that is competitive but also allows all boys who want to play to be able to participate. Playing in the Easter term is always difficult with the weather and this season we lost almost half the fixtures in U13 B January with snow and frost. When we did get out in the second half of term we played some skillful attractive hockey with all the boys enjoying the game. We have lots of young players coming through the school now so 1st XI hockey will continue to develop.
Mr M Fishwick
BOYS U15 Hockey
The U15 hockey team showed some real potential playing some fast attacking hockey and they achieved some excellent results.The team were a mixture of talented players and raw athletic boys who were fast and U13 7s aggressive. Harry Tait captained the team and he is one of performances the team were them now is to do this more the most skilful players the school has ever produced. not able to replicate this consistently. Hopefully he will go on and play at a high level outside of form consistently and school. Adam Khan has also developed into an excellent subsequently struggled in I would like to take this player and has gone on to further honours with club and our own Durham School 7s opportunity to thank the county. tournament and the boys for their efforts The weather affected the fixtures in the first half of term Woodhouse Grove throughout the season, they but we did have some excellent results beating Barnard competition. have been great to coach Castle 5 - 0 and RGS 4 - 1 and they should be really All the boys enjoyed the season and improved as hockey The U13s also travelled to pleased with how they have players. Mowden Hall, where they developed as a team. A came up against some tough special mention must also Mr M Fishwick. opposition, but played very go to Conor Dougall, who well. Having come second captained the team very in our group due to losing to well. Finally I would like to BOYS U13s Hockey Mowden Hall, the boys the parents for their support played superbly against a over the course of the The U13 hockey team had an excellent season winning all strong RGS side, season - I know that the of their games and playing some entertaining hockey unfortunately we ended up boys appreciated this a great along the way. losing in the last play of the deal. Yarm 3-1, St Olaves 3-1, RGS 2-1 game. Floreat Dunelmia, The weather affected the season but all Year 7 and 8 boys So on reflection the season have at least one hockey lesson a week and this is has been a mixed one in Mr P Dias enabling all the boys to enjoy the game and develop terms of results. The boys hockey at Durham School. have shown the ability to produce some excellent I thank all the boys for their enthusiasm, they have been performances, in both the enjoyable to coach. 15 a-side format and on the 7s field. The challenge for Mike Fishwick
The Dunelmian 69 Cricket 1st X1
ollowing on from the 2014 cricket season where we achieved some Fbrilliant results and had eight leavers in the team, the 2015 season was mixed in terms of results but excellent in developing young cricketers for the future.
The weather was not that warm over the term but it did allow us to play every fixture. The only game not to finish from rain was against Barnard Castle with the school being in a strong position at 101 - 2. finals beating Barnard Castle along experience for him and not only his We played another twenty fixtures the way but falling short against a talent as a cricketer but his smile and winning ten and losing ten. strong St Peters York team. willingness to Highlights being victories against learn inspired us Sedbergh, Ampleforth, Durham These results show a talented but young all. Pilgrims and RGS Newcastle. Our team with Captain Sam Taylor Gell, disappointments came with our Mark Davison and Jamie Kirkbride the With young games against our Yorkshire only leavers this season. Sam did a players like Luke opponents with losses against St. great job as captain, both performing as Henderson, Josh Peter's York, Woodhouse Grove, a player as well as helping the younger Obrien, Dominic Bradford and Leeds Grammar school. players in the team. Scott and many We also lost against a strong MCC more coming team but it was a fantastic learning Individual highlights of the season were through our Junior teams at Durham experience for the team. Luke Hendersons 113 not out and Piers School, including seventeen young Davisons six wickets against players currently involved in Durham Our yearly cricket festival took us to County teams, cricket here continues to Cambridge where we had a brilliant Sedbergh, Sam Taylor's Gell’s six look healthy for the future. win against Bromsgrove but lost two wickets against RGS Newcastle. close games against Merchant The biggest highlight was definitely Although our cricketing stocks look Taylor's Liverpool and the Perse. having Rupesh arrive at Durham school good our wicket on the playground and from Mumbai India. pavilion still need some work and In the National T 20 competition we Coming from his orphanage to Durham investment is needed to improve the again reached the Northern semi School was a daunting but exciting facilities for our young players.
1st Xl BATTING AVERAGES
PLAYER TOTAL RUNS INNINGS NOT OUTS HIGHEST SCORE AVERAGE
LUKE HENDERSON 750 19 8 113 68.18 SAM TAYLOR-GELL 395 19 2 94 23.23 JOSH O’BRIEN 221 16 3 41 17 LOYD HORNER 144 13 1 46 12 JAMIE KIRKBRIDE 183 12 2 47 18.3
1st XV BOWLNG AVERAGES
PLAYER OVERS MAIDENS WICKETS RUNS AVERAGE
SAM-TAYLOR-GELL 129 21 26 459 17.65 DOM SCOTT 86 11 22 329 14.95 MARK DAVISON 115 21 11 387 35.18 PIERS DAVISON 115 17 26 441 16.96 JAMIE KIRKBRIDE 22 36102 17
70 The Dunelmian We are looking at setting up a Durham School Cricket Club supporters fund and any help from ODs would be greatly appreciated. I must also thank everyone that helped make the cricket season run smoothly. Maurice Bell for his support at every 1st XI fixture, Mike Hirsch and all the coaching staff for their hard work. Last but not least, the ground and kitchen staff for their invaluable contribution.
With continued hard work over the winter months we look forward to the 2016 season.
Awards: A special mention must go to Lewis sun shining and the wicket looking flat Miller who did an outstanding job as we elected to bat first. Adam Kahn Batting - Luke Henderson captain and won the Ron Booth award scored 53 and Will Jewitt scored 91, Bowling - Piers Davison for services to second team cricket. taking us to 171-6. However this Fielding - Josh Obrien strong batting performance wasn’t I look forward to a lot of this team backed up by the bowling, which Maurice Bell Award progressing into the first XI next resulted in a nervy last few overs. Most improved - Piers Davison season. Fortunately we managed secure the win, with St Peters York finishing on Mike Hirsch Award Dr Duncan Wilde. 165. Outstanding 1st XI player The match against the Durham County Sam Taylor Gell. Barnard Castle won U15 team was one of the highlights of RGS Newcastle won the season. Unlike our usual fixtures, Mr M Fishwick Leeds Grammar won this was a timed match. Durham Bradford Grammar won County declared on 131-9 after 36 Woodhouse Grove won overs. On a tough batting wicket, this 2nd X1Cricket St Mary's Liverpool Tied wasn’t going to be an easy score to get. St. Peter's York. lost Another shaky start ensued, however Sedbergh/ Ampleforth cancelled Jonny Bushnell managed to steady the The 2015 cricket season was ship with an excellent innings, scoring extremely successful and enjoyable for 32 not out. Durham School ended up everyone involved. U15 Cricket scoring 132-7, recording a memorable win. As a team, they worked well together and played some entertaining cricket. The start of the cricket season didn’t get under way quite as we would have During the half term break, the U15s They achieved some excellent results, played a two day game against the winning five and only losing one hoped, not because of results, but because of the weather; our first five Northumberland U15 team. A poor game all year. Convincing victories display with both ball and bat saw against RGS Newcastle, Barnard games had to be cancelled due to the rain! Northumberland end the first day with Castle and Woodhouse Grove were the a significant advantage. To their credit, highlights, along with the exciting tied they boys didn’t give in on the second match against St Mary's Liverpool. Our first completed game came against High Tunstall in the National T20 day and held out for a draw with 9 wickets down. Individually with the bat it was a great competition. Durham batted first and got off to a shaky start in tricky batting season for Charlie Scott with two The U15s continued their unbeaten run fifties. Lewis Carney was the conditions. Will Jewitt was the stand out performer, contributing 54 runs to when they travelled to Woodhouse outstanding bowler and Tim Grove. Some accurate bowling from Hargreaves won the fielding award. our total of 116-5. With the ball in hand, we were then able to bowl High Sam Palmer-Muttitt, Sam North and James Wood saw us bowl Woodhouse The successful season has to be Tunstall out for 50, with Sol Bell and Chris Heron both taking 3 wickets. Grove out for 93. We then got the runs attributed to the team effort as for one wicket, with Cameron Fyfe everyone that played for the 2nd XI scoring 44 not out. contributed with bat and ball. St Peter’s York was our first completed block fixture of the season. With the
The Dunelmian 71 Next came the T20 county cup semi didn’t take our chances and allowed T20 cup. We bowled first and final against Barnard Castle. We LGS to get to a respectable 144. performed well; Will Elliott got hat- bowled first, and despite gifting them Early wickets fell with the bat and, trick and Sol Bell took 4 wickets. We 32 extras, we were able to restrict despite spirited performances from restricted Shelley College to 102. A them to 94. Barnard Castle started James Coxon, Cameron Keanurico poor batting performance followed well with the ball and had us 2 down and Stavros Gidopolous, we fell short and we were bowled out for 78. for 8 runs. Sol Bell came in at of the total. number 3 and put in a solid Despite the two losses the T20 performance scoring 42 not out and Our final block fixture was against Northern Finals day was an excellent guiding us to victory. Ampleforth. We were fortunate experience. There were a number of enough to play on their first team U14 players in the squad, and this The winning streak came to an end pitch, which offered good batting will stand them in good stead if they when we hosted Bradford Grammar conditions on, what was a sunny day. qualify for it again next year. School, playing on the small pitch, A slow start with the bat put the I would like to take this opportunity we were unable to contain a strong pressure on and wickets tumbled in to thank the boys for their efforts opening pair, who knocked off our quick succession. A spirited during the season. It has been a total of 175 in 21 overs. James Coxon partnership between James Coxon successful campaign and I have really deserves a mention for his batting and James Hughes helped us to 114 enjoyed coaching them. The parents performance in this game as he all out. Unfortunately the bowling also deserve a special mention for scored 59 not out. was wayward and we were unable to their support, I know that the boys really appreciated this. Cameron Fyfe should be commended for his efforts as captain this term as he has done en excellent job leading the team. There are some talented players in this group of boys and I look forward to seeing them progress during their time at Durham School and beyond.
Floreat Dunelmia
Mr P Dias
U14 Cricket
Its been a pleasure to work with the U14s this year. U15 T20 Northern Finals Day In all the years I have been at Durham School I have never had as Our opponents in the T20 County bowl Ampleforth out. many good potential players, with Cup final were St Thomas Moore nine players representing the county School. We batted first and put on a The T20 Northern Finals day has team. With this many players, it has dominant display, scoring 206-0 been a highlight for the U15s in been hard to give everyone plenty of (Cameron Fyfe scoring 99 not out previous seasons, and it was no opportunity to play. and Adam Kahn scoring 95 not out). different this time around. Our first We were then able to bowl St Thomas game was against Sedbergh and we An impressive stat is that out of the Moore out for 126. James Hughes, started well with the ball, getting 20 games that we have played in the who has done an excellent job as threeearly wickets and bowling regular season, we have lost just one, wicket keeper for us this season, was tightly. They had a strong six overs in which was to St Peters York. the pick of the bowlers as he took 4 the middle of the innings which Probably the stand out team wickets for 3 runs. swung the momentum in their favour, performance was against the Durham with them finishing on 164. Adam County U14 team. We managed to Our away fixture against Leeds Kahn and Cameron Fyfe batted with bowl them out for 130 and then Grammar School was probably one of intent and got us off to a good start. knocked off the runs in 25 overs. the most frustrating performances of However we weren’t able to back this There were some very good batting the season. We made an excellent up further down the batting order. performances from Chris Heron, Sol start with Sam Palmer-Muttitt and Bell and Jonny Pears. Adam Kahn James Wood bowling accurately and Our second game was against Shelley has spent most of the season playing economically. Unfortunately we College, the winners of the Yorkshire for the U15 team, but he has also
72 The Dunelmian against keeps working hard. Portsmouth). Other players who have really To round up, this improved in batting are Niall Butler has been a very and Jenson Hibbitts, and I am looking successful season, forward to seeing them making not only in terms of hundreds as they progress through the results, but also school. with regard to how much the boys have I have seen a big improvement by improved. They Thomas Dawson, Joe Brown, Myron still have a lot of Dempsey, particularly with their hard work to do bowling, they are now bowling much and I am looking more accurately and I hope that they forward to seeing keep working hard in this area. them progress and We have also had some all-rounders batted well for us when playing for develop as cricketers as they get who have come on in Jared Warby, the U14 team. older. Kieron Williams and Nathaniel Stanford. Alex Kobylka worked really hard on Floreat Dunelmia, his bowling throughout the season I would also like to mention some of which has improved immensely and Mr M Hirsch the U12s who have done well when his future is looking promising. Will playing for the U13 team; Thomas Elliott, Dylan Fleming Jones, Tommy Reynolds, Thomas Mackenney and Bell have also bowled well. U13 Cricket Tadgh Burke have done a great job for the team, and have shown a lot of In spin bowling we have been well The U13 team have had a very good promise, both with the bat and the ball. represented by Sol Bell, Will Dexter season this year. Watching the team and James Haydon who have all develop their cricket and improve as In terms of a summary of the season, bowled well all season. players has given me great joy, and it we have had a successful campaign. We have been served by two wicket was fantastic to see four players There were notable wins against, keepers with Jonny Pears and Josh represent the county. We have been Aysgarth, Mowden Hall, St Martins Bland. Josh hasn't had many led by Jonny Bushnell with the help of Ampleforth and some good close opportunities to bat but is a good little Leo Giacomelli and Robbie Fyfe. games which we didn’t manage to win, player. Jonny Pears has also done an Jonny has bowled well and his batting against Sedbergh and Durham County. outstanding job as captain and has at times has been phenomenal, with had help from Sol Bell and Adam great power for his age. In addition to Probably the highlight of the season Khan. this, Leo has started to become more was when we played in the Worsely consistent, but he still has a bit of Cup, down at Ampleforth. We ended Other players who deserve a mention work to do - when he gets older, I up winning the competition, playing for their efforts are Robbie Hall, think he could be a very good player. some excellent cricket. Jonny Bushnell Patrick Dawson and Harry Robbie Fyfe, like his brother, will deserves a special mention as he Thompson, who haven’t been given finish up a very good player, if he scored 270 runs in 6 matches. lots of opportunity but they have been good team players and always given their best.
During the first week of the summer holidays we took the U14s down to the south of England, where we stayed at the London University Royal Holloway College. Whilst on tour we played 4 matches, winning two and narrowly losing the other two. There were notable performances from Adam Kahn (93 not out against Skinners School), Sol Bell (100 not out against Portsmouth and 50 not out against King School) and Jonny Bushnell (50 not out U13 Xl
The Dunelmian 73 Manor and Mowden Hall, mixed with School’s provision for sport to a new a couple of close losses to level. Woodhouse Grove , Barnard Castle and RGS Newcastle,the boys got Along with our cardiovascular room plenty of opportunity to develop as with a number of treadmills, bikes individuals and to enjoy playing and cross-trainers, we also have our cricket. ergo room with 16 rowing machines and now an open conditioning room. Thomas Reynolds captained the team This can be used for anything from and performed brilliantly with his aerobics classes and boot camps to 106 v RGS and 75 not out v one on one batting practice for our Ampleforth being highlights. cricketers. All the boys improved over the season and with continued hard work The conditioning facilities currently over the winter I look forward to see a huge amount of use from seeing them develop even further Durham School pupils. Between 7am U13 6-a-side winners next season. and 8am there are team conditioning This season has been very enjoyable, sessions every day of the week. This Awards I have enjoyed coaching the boys and is complemented by smaller group listening to their terrible jokes, and I sessions during the day and lunch Batting - Thomas Reynolds am looking forward to seeing them time, with team conditioning sessions Bowling - Sam Brown develop their cricket. again between 5pm and 6pm on most Fielding - Isaiah Jones Floreat Dunelmia, days of the week. Mr M Fishwick Mr M Hirsch The arrival of AM Fitness has also seen the start of a parents boot camp from 9am to 10am on three mornings a week.
Mr B Mason (Director of Sport)
Durham Knights – Basketball
This season saw the most closely fought inter-house Basketball competition of recent years, with all three houses vying for the top position and School House narrowly taking the honours. From this competition, selection of the Durham Knights began. Many new players joined the U13B cricket team this year for the opportunity of playing against strong competition in 12 Cricket the form of Sedbergh or Ashville College. The U12 cricket season was again Strength and Conditioning successful and enjoyable. The Knights showed real commitment It is very exciting for the coaches and What was already a new strength and during each of their games with myself to watch these young boys conditioning room in the Budworth Veterans such as David Leung and Joe start their cricket career at Durham has now been upgraded again with the Tang leading the way for new starters School. arrival of AM Fitness. Adam Morton Lucas Wood and James Hewison to (OD) has relocated his high gain in confidence and experience. The team performed really well in performance gym to Durham School Thafer Bustami and Seb Hunt-Farmer what is now a strong and extensive where the Durham School pupils now showed real experience from last year fixture list playing most Thursdays benefit not only from access to top of in leading the team against often and Saturdays. the range conditioning equipment but much stronger and well-established also expert advice. Having recently sides. A largely new team this year With some good victories against competed for Great Britain for shows great promise for the future. Sedbergh , Ampleforth, Cundall Triathlon, Adam helps bring Durham
74 The Dunelmian chance to test crew combinations and Maddy Lowes, Charlotte Von Rowing see how the first four weeks of Bockelmann, Emily Soppitt and his year has certainly witnessed a training had gone. The senior boys Claudia George raced hard to come few changes at Durham School J18 Coxless Quad of Verus Von second in their category. The TBoat Club. There has been a huge Haeften, Sam Barker, Ryan Bewick standard had been set for the rest of increase in the number of pupils and Alex Brown put in a strong the year and we now had our goals in getting involved in the sport as well performance finishing 5th overall and place. as increased competition at all levels. the women’s J18 Coxless Quad of This is a really encouraging One of the premier long distance sign for the future, as well as sculls event of the year was soon an excellent present with an upon us and Tees always proves increase of wins and to be a real test for all of the improved performance this crews. Learning from Hylton it year across all year groups. was now time to put all the This is even more impressive training into practice. Our fastest when we look at the boat crew of the day was the J16 boys club, which is not big on Coxless Quad of Alex Jones, numbers - both pupils and Matthew Storey, Thomas staff, and also the size of the Schmitz and Luke Hargreaves. school compared to those we The crew finished 13th out of a compete against. possible 148 crews. An emerging double of Maddy With a new coaching team in Lowes and Charlotte Von place, a new training Bockelmann were successful on programme and a buzz the day winning women’s around the boat club we Intermediate 3 Double Sculls and started back in full flow then joining up with Emily setting our aims high for a Soppitt and Lauren Marsh to win successful season ahead. the women’s J18 Coxless Quad. Several members of staff had There were also successes for departed at the end of last Ryan Bewick and Sam Barker in year leaving some gaps to the Novice Double Sculls. At fill. Mr Davidson joined the Tees we also raced two pairs team and took on the roll as with Ryan Bewick and Sam Coach for the Boys’ Squads Barker successfully winning and Boathouse Manager. intermediate 3 Coxless Pair. Our Miss McCabe, Mr Gardner other Pair of Peter Fisk and Alex and Mr Thompson as Brown will never forget the academic staff continued to importance of a top nut if you help us during their allocated want to stay to dry after this event! games sessions. Maddy Lowes - Boat Club Captain
The new programme started in Tyne Long Distance Sculls and September and after a few Small Boats Head is always a cobwebs of the summer tough event due to the nature of holidays blown away we were the river Tyne and the standard back into the full swing of northern weather conditions that winter training. There were the weekend brings with it. A additions to the squads from very dominant performance in overseas this year with the Coxed Four of Peter Fisk, Charlotte Von Bockelmann, Alex Brown, Paul Andrä, Verus Paul Andrä and Thomas Von Haeften and cox Alexander Schmitz joining us from Smith witnessed them row in as Germany for a year, this added the fastest boat of the day in the great depth to our squads. small boats division beating several crews of higher status. The first head race of the year Again the J18 girls put in a was at South Hylton, part of strong performance with Maddy the Long Distance Sculling Lowes, Charlotte Von Series. This was the first Alex Brown Bockelmann, Emily Soppitt
64 The Dunelmian The Dunelmian 75 and Lauren Marsh winning their medal. In the Year 10 category Joe settle for a deserved silver medal, category. Verus Von Haeften and Paul Stelling just missed out on the top with Maddy Lowes taking a bronze Andrä comfortably won the J17 spot taking a closely fought silver and in the Year 11 girls event Double Sculls after some tricky medal. In the Year 10 event Nick Charlotte Davison pulled out the steering to avoid a pile up of boats as Blowey and Joe Hogan took silver performance of the day taking an they rowed through the final bridge. and bronze after another hard race. unexpected silver medal with Charlotte Von Bockelmann and Luke In the girls events Katie Erwin lead Charlotte Von Bockelmann taking Hargreaves also competed in singles the race for the first half but had to bronze in the same event. for the first time and were successful in their respective events. After the County Indoors several pupils were also selected to join a ten- This term also saw Peter Fisk join the week programme with Durham Durham Institute of Sport, which University’s’ High Performance opened the door to him for athlete Academy. The pupils selected were support including Strength and Maddy Lowes, Charlotte Von Conditioning, Nutrition, Psychology Bockelmann, Katie Erwin, Alex and some funding. Of course, Peter Brown, Peter Fisk, Verus Von Haeften also received free stash which is the and Paul Andrä. This was a huge most important thing! success and a great benefit to all the pupils involved. Durham Small Boats Head fell on the first weekend of half term this year. Next stop was the last event of the This gave an opportunity for the Christmas Term at Rutherford. This is younger pupils to get out in small the North’s premier Head Season boats while the seniors took a break event and always attracts strong from racing. There were some strong opposition from a far. Crews races from the J16 girls, Jayne performed well and proved to all that Etherington, Chloe Bell, Anu Krishna the winter training was having the and Aimee Youll. The win of the desired effect. A strong day went to Ryan Bewick who performance from the Senior won the J17 Single Scull. Boys Eight gave them a top twenty finish beating George At the last event of the Long Watsons from Edinburgh. Distance Sculling Series to be held at Wansbeck the weather Easter term started quickly proved to get the better of some from where we left off before of the less experienced crews Christmas with the initial but everyone persevered with sessions being pretty tough for some solid results. Verus Von those who may have over Haeften and Paul Andrä indulged over Christmas, continued with their good form including the staff. winning the J17 Double Sculling event and the Novice Double Sculls. Maddy Lowes and Charlotte Von Bockelmann also raced really well and won the women’s Intermediate 3 Double Sculls. The J14 Coxed Quad of Patrick Miller, Simon Fascione, Jack Coupe, Douglas Whitfield and cox Jesse Parkinson also performed well at their first race in tough and cold conditions.
The County Indoor Championships were held at Maiden Castle this year and Durham School sent a strong squad across all age groups. Peter Fisk took gold in the sixth form category in a personal best time. Paul Andrä dominated the Year 11 event comfortably taking another gold 76 The Dunelmian The first aim of the New Year was to take the Tri-Schools Trophy from Yarm who according to the pupils always fix the event. Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled again due to adverse weather conditions.
Durham Small Boats Head ended up being our first big event of the year and we entered a strong line up of crews. DSBC had some pleasing performances across the day. The senior boys Intermediate 2 Coxless Four of Peter Fisk, Alex Brown, Ryan Bewick and Sam Barker stormed to victory with impressive wins over some very experienced crews. Verus Von Haeften and Paul Andra continued their winning streak in their Double Sculls with another win in their category. The crew of Alexander Smith, Joe Stelling, Danny Paterson, Ben Pulman and Charlie Proctor had their first win in their Coxed Quad. Maddy Lowes, Katie Erwin, Emily Soppitt and cox Max George (OD) were entered in a Novice Coxed Four and easily won their Novice event; they also beat all of the Intermediate 3 Coxed Fours and were 0.2 of a second off being the fastest Coxed Four of the day, an excellent result. Charlotte Von Bockelmann also racked up another win in the women’s novice single scull event. A special mention goes to Fraiser Reith who once again showed excellent steering skills whilst keeping a true line though Elvet Bridge.
The final head race of the season is always the School Head and a real test against all of the best schools and race course but in reverse. The course head season before we were straight junior clubs in the country. After is about 7.5km and takes crews into the regatta season. various seat racing and ergo tests, around 20mins depending on boat Schools Head crews were selected type and age. The Senior Boys Coxed First up were the Junior Inter with a boys Coxed Four of Peter Fisk, Four finished 3rd in their category Regional Trials. This event is for Alex Brown, Ryan Bewick, Sam which was a very impressive result athletes aged Under 16 Trials again Barker and cox Alexander Smith, a for the School. The J16 quad finished this year were held at Cambois and boys J16 coxless quad of Alasdair 4th, again with a very quick time. The ran over 1500m. The trial was very Richardson, Paul Andrä, Luke girls also had very strong rows and competitive as it comprised the best Hargreaves and Alex Jones. Two girls battled hard against the other schools. athletes and crews across the region. Coxless Quads were also entered into The crews finished a very respectable After a grueling day and some the same event; Maddy Lowes, 11th and 19th. These results were interesting decisions made by the Charlotte Von Bockelmann, Jodie down to a solid winter training selectors the squads were announced Cameron, Emily Soppitt and Katie programme and the hard work the and several pupils from the school Erwin, Claudia George, Emma Reed athletes put in over the year. made the cut for the Northern Squad. and Jayne Etherington. Schools Head Charlotte Von Bockelmann, is a national event raced over the boat There was very little time left after the
The Dunelmian 77 Jayne Etherington and Emma Reed Training camp this year proved an Soon after training camp the next were selected into the Girls Eight and early bone of contention between round regional indoor rowing Paul Andra was similar selected into pupils and staff, as we were not going championships were held again at the Boys Eight. Thomas Schmitz was abroad but instead being hosted by Maiden Castle; Peter Fisk (J18) selected to row in the Coxed Four; Kings School Canterbury. Pupils were producing another Gold for DSBC Alexander Smith and Joe Stelling disappointed that we were not going and promising J14 rower Nick were also selected to row in the J15 away but after initial reservations Blowey a silver. double scull. Although Alasdair from the seniors they soon realised Richardson, Luke Hargreaves and that Canterbury was a suitable venue The first domestic regatta of the Alex Jones won their respective trial for what we needed. The weather was season was at Chester-Le-Street. Due they were not selected. also on our side. Nineteen pupils and to the nature of the event we used it two staff and two volunteers travelled as a chance to give experience to our After the selection crews had around to Canterbury for a pre-national juniors and removes. There were lots three weeks to refine technique and schools training camp. Unfortunately of debuts at Chester-Le-Street prepare for the event. The Junior this year we could not take any junior Regatta with Dan Coleman (J12), Inter-Regional race was held at the rowers due to transport and staffing Sam Hall (J12) and Thomas Dyer National Water Sports Centre in constraints. Camp proved to be worth (J14) all racing in their singles for the Nottingham on a typical Holme all of the effort with all the crews first time. This event also saw the J15 Pierpont windy day. Three crews, making significant gains in boat speed boys all put in strong performances both Eights and the Coxed Four made across the week. I would like to make across the day in doubles and singles the A-final and all finished 5th in their a special thank you to Mr. Smith and but just missing out on wins. A big events, very respectable results in this Mrs. Cowie-Smith who volunteered to thank you to the seniors that helped national event. help out and make the camp possible. out over this weekend.
Heading towards National Schools Regatta and exams always proves to be a stressful time in May for most of the pupils but a day out at Tees Regatta is usually a welcome break away from the books and exam stress. Tees Regatta is always a good warm up race for National Schools. The weather conditions were less than desirable with a strong head wind, which caused extremely difficult conditions for all competitors.
78 The Dunelmian Lilly Beveridge and Heidi Rochester to an impressive win. Immediately Coxed Four of Peter Fisk, Alex had their first race in the Double both crews had to return to the start to Brown, Ryan Bewick and Sam Scull, progressed to the semi-finals race the J18 Coxed Four with the old Barker made it into the semi-final and just missed out on the final after enemy Durham Amateur Rowing along with Yarm and DARC. Both leading most of their race. It was also Club (DARC) also racing. Yet again semi-finals of the 1st four events a big weekend for the J15’s with the boys did not disappoint edging were incredible races with all 12 several students racing for the first out another win, beating Yarm and, crews only being 4 seconds apart. time. In the boys J15 Coxed Quad, more importantly, overcoming a crew Unfortunately the boys lost out on a Leo Heslop, Will Hodgson and Rob that they had not beat in over a year, final slot by 0.9 of a second. A Tomlinson and in the girls J15 Coxed DARC were defeated, this was a huge tremendous effort and a hard fought Quad Fern Hodgson, Macy confidence boost and proof that hard race but proof how close the margins Donoghue, Harriet Vasey, Faith work pays off. can be in racing. Benson. Both crews performed really well in their first regatta in pretty National Schools was upon us and all Durham City Regatta was next on the awful conditions. The seniors were the crews that raced really stepped up calendar but due to torrential rain on using the weekend as a warm up the over the weekend. The J16 Coxless Friday afternoon, racing had to be impending National Schools Regatta. Quad of Luke Hargreaves, Alasdair cancelled due to a flooded River Senior girls, Maddy Lowes and Richardson, Matthew Storey and Joe Wear. Charlotte Von Bockelmann, Stelling really showed their potential comfortably made it into the for the next couple of years although Durham Regatta is always an Women’s Intermediate 3 doubles just missing out on a semi-final place. important race to the school. As a final, finishing 2nd to a strong crew. The J15 Coxed Quad of Alexander founder of the event, there is a huge These girls then jumped into a Smith, Ben Pulman, Joes Stelling amount of history involving the
composite women’s Intermediate 1 Danny Paterson and cox Charlie school and it is a weekend when Coxless Quad with Fae Corrigan and Proctor had a tough time trial and did current pupils, parents, staff and Old Catherine Laing from St.Leonards not qualify but could take away with Dunelmians join together to celebrate School Boat Club to win the event them that they had beaten a local rowing at Durham School past and against some tough competition. crew that had also beaten them all present. This year witnessed a record Maddy and Charlotte then jumped in year. The Senior Girls Double rowed entry from the school totaling 38 a quad with Emily Soppitt and a really good technical race but were entries across the weekend, from J12 Claudia George to win the women’s out gunned. They did not quite have up to J18 and some OD’s making an Intermediate 3 Coxless Quads. Jayne the firepower to make the semi-final appearance in boats. The school had a Etherington also stepped up to win of a championship event but finished very successful regatta and made a the J16 single scull. The Senior Boys a very credible 14th in the event. The total of 9 finals, winning three of Coxed Four had to wait until late on Championship Girl’s Coxless Quad them. A Senior Boys 8+ featuring in the day to the race but they did not also had a tough event with strong current rowers and two OD’s won the disappoint. In the Intermediate 1 competition in a premier event and Intermediate 8+ on the Sunday Coxed Four event they raced a tough did not make the final but technically retaining the Joseph Brown race against Yarm School edging out rowed very well. The Senior Boys 1st Challenge Cup from the previous
The Dunelmian 79 80 The Dunelmian year. The Women’s Intermediate 3 drilled LEH crew only losing by one the achievements of the Senior Boys Coxed Four also won the TSB and a quarter lengths over the famous and Girls. I am very proud of what Challenge Cup which put to bed the Henley course. It was a good has occurred this year and my thanks disappointment of losing the Novice weekend for racing and a good to all of the pupils involved for their Fours on the Saturday. Maddy Lowes, weekend for building relations effort and organisation. I would Charlotte Von Bockelmann, Emily between DSBC and Yarm School. personally like to thank Maddy this Soppitt and Jodie Cameron also put on a late show on the Sunday to retain the Women’s Intermediate 3 Coxless Quads in a tough final against Leeds University. The Intermediate 3 Coxed Four of Peter Fisk, Alex Brown, Ryan Bewick, Sam Barker and cox Alexander Smith were out classing their opposition throughout their heats but were disqualified after an interesting umpiring decision that neither crew agreed with as well as both coaches. On a lighter note more of our debutant rowers produced fine year for all her efforts as Boat Club performances. Alex Dryden, Matthew Now that the season draws to an end, Captain. Maddy has worked Hindmarsh and Charlie Proctor I would like to wish all pupils racing extremely hard and has become a rowed very well in crews with Leo at National Championships the best huge asset to the club and me. It will Heslop and Will Hodgson. Our of luck as well as all OD’s racing be a tough task to fill her shoes. I Removes crews included first races internationally over the summer would also like to thank all of the for Edward James, Alex Carr, Sam period. staff, parents and ODs that have Cameron, Cameron Regan-Teasdale offered support over the year. Special who rowed with Sam Hall and Dan Yet again several pupils leave us this thanks to Joanne Cowie, Quentin Coleman and were delighted with a summer and we hope to see them Smith for all your help and driving, win against local rivals The continue their rowing next year. Steve Pulman for help at all the Choristers School. The future of Charlotte Von Bockelmann has been events, the staff and volunteers who DSBC looks bright in the hands of all a formidable rower this year and it have given up their time to help of our new rowers. will be a shame to see her return to coach during games, Mr Gardner, Munich at the end of the season. Miss McCabe, Matt Smith, Tom Alex Brown is hopefully off to Edwards and Jesse Downing. The weekend also hosted the DSBC Edinburgh University to study Sport regatta picnic, which was a huge Recreation with Management and Finally I would like to thank Mr. success, and the marquee that was run join up with their successful Davidson for the vast amount of time by Joanne and the rest of the parents lightweight rowing programme at the and effort he has put into DSBC this was also a fantastic asset to the University. Peter Fisk will year. The club would not have weekend. I just want to say a big undoubtedly continue his rowing at functioned without him. Mr Davidson thank you to all those involved in the Durham University or University of leaves us at the end of the year to take regatta and made it a huge success for London while studying for a degree on the role of Head of Rowing at Durham School Boat Club. in Psychology. Katie Erwin has George Heriots School Edinburgh received a sports scholarship from the and we all wish him the best for the This year it was decided to put a St. Josephs University in Boston to future. composite eight together with Yarm row (Crew) where she will continue School to enter a boat at Women’s to study business. Maddy Lowes will To finish with I just want to say how Henley Regatta. The girls be studying German and rowing at much of an awesome first year I have prequalified for the Peabody Cup for Newcastle University following in had as Head of Rowing at Durham Junior Women’s Eights and were the footsteps of past ODs. I wish all School Boat Club. I look forward to drawn against Lady Eleanor Holles our leavers the best for their next year with anticipation and School in the first round. Maddy university and rowing careers or excitement. Lowes, Charlotte Von Bockelmann, anywhere life takes them. They are Emily Soppitt and Claudia George all welcome back at anytime. Floreat Dunelmia made up the Durham School half of the boat with the rest from Yarm This season will be long remembered Mr E Bryant School including the cox. The crew by pupils and coaches alike due to the put up a strong fight against the well- progress of the younger athletes and
The Dunelmian 81 Dougall, Joshua Bland, Nathanial Swimming Unfortunately we were one swimmer Stanford, Patrick Miller and Piers down for this event due to an injury to Oxenham. Emma Gray – the “glue” had not set Girls Swimming on her forehead following an injury! Our first gala against our rivals We thought that we would not be able Sedbergh resulted in a strong victory This year the senior team consisted of: to compete in the relays that night but of 76-72 to Durham. Commendable Emma Gray, Lucy Kirk, Emma Reed a swimmer from another school swims from Chris Field and Gabe and myself and the junior team joined us which was very lucky and Lewis in the 50m Freestyle and 50m included: Orla Jackson, Kari Dougall, meant now that we could compete. Butterfly. Moving on our next away Sophie Atkinson, Eleanor Melville Fortunately this meant that we would fixture against Ashville College was and Laura Mitchelson. be eligible to compete in the main well fought but losing 81-99 was a event at the Olympic Pool the next close competition. In the Breaststroke There was only one girl’s swimming day. Swimming in the Olympic Pool Iain Choyce finished 3rd and in the gala this year which we attended and on the Friday was both exciting and 50m Freestyle Gabe Lewis also came this was at Barnard Castle between nerve-wracking! Unfortunately nerves in 3rd. In addition, Conor Dougall and Durham, Barnard Castle and got the better of us and we did not Piers Oxenham in the juniors secured Sedburgh. We had two teams make it to the Final. points by coming in the top 2 for the swimming; a senior IM Medley and Backstroke. team of Lucy Kirk, Kathryn Buchanan - One of the main events in Black, Emma Reed the calendar was the and Emma Gray and a Bradford 6 schools U15 team which swimming gala in late consisted of Orla January. This competition Jackson, Kari Dougall, was extremely well fought Sophie Atkinson, and had a nail-biting end as Eleanor Melville and it came down to the final Laura Mitchelson who Canon relay; through sheer all swam really well. determination and each The seniors came 3rd member of the team putting and the U15 team in 100% effort the Durham came 2nd with both School took the win by just Lucy Kirk and Kari one point. A brilliant display Dougall winning their of hard work and endeavour events. shown by all the team.
There were more swimming events House swimming was also a very The last competition in the school which were mixed and were competed competitive event this year, but swimming fixture list is the in by Lucy Kirk, Kari Dougall and Macleod took a clean sweep of the prestigious Bath and Otter Cup in Kathryn Buchanan – Black. These trophies and Kari Dougall won the London. The selection process for the were against Barnard Castle, which best all round swimmer in the School. team included timed swims with we won 62-76, Sedburgh, which we Very well done to the girls that have successful athletes averaging one won 20-22, and Ashville, which we competed for the school in swimming, minute for 100m freestyle. In previous sadly lost 81-99. We then travelled to I have loved being your captain and years we have done well as a school Bradford Grammar which was a very want to say thanks! and so this year we went into the competitive gala. There were five competition with a strong enthusiasm. teams competing and Durham won by Kathryn Buchanan - Black The team comprised of Rory Jackson, just 1 point in the Cannon Relay Girls Swim Team Captain Gabe Lewis, Conor Dougall and Alex which was a mixed event – this really 2014 - 2015 Brown. In the freestyle relay we came was a very nail biting event! 4th in our heat and in Medley we The last gala of the year was the came 5th in our heat. A good effort prestigious Bath and Otter Cup in the Boys Swimming and respectable end to the season, and Olympic pool in London. Eight very promising potential in our swimmers went down - a boys team This year our season comprised of our juniors of next season. Well done and a girls team. The girls team Senior team of: Rory Jackson, Gabe boys! consisted of Kari Dougall, Lucy Kirk, Lewis, Iain Choyce, Chris Field and Emma Gray and Kathryn Buchanan- Piers Davison whilst our Junior team Alex Brown Black. On Thursday night we swam included: Elliot Edworthy, Cameron Head of Caffinites House at Whitgift School. Fyfe, Tom Mackenny, Connor Boys Swim Team Captain 82 The Dunelmian Co-Curricular
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At Durham School it is very clear to see that our pupils new challenges, benefiting our school and local and staff not only work hard in lessons but also love life community and gaining valuable life experiences. I hope outside of lessons. Our huge range of activities, clubs and you enjoy reading about the numerous activities, events, societies provide everyone with the opportunity not only to trips and fun our pupils and staff have had this year. develop a broader range of skills and knowledge but to enjoy each other’s company whilst embarking on Mrs K. Rochester
Royal Navy Section came to nothing when In September we made our the mast shroud came customary yearly pilgrimage to the he academic year of 2013-14 undone threatening to dismast the home of the Royal Navy in ended in fine style for Durham boat. Adam Morris did sterling work Portsmouth to take part in the CCF TSchool CCF Navy Section. Our holding up the mast whilst the boat (RN) National Regatta. There was no cadets won the Bosun Trophy at the was towed to the pits and the Pico event this time but we were National Junior 12 Hour Race at necessary repairs were made. The allowed two Bosun entries. Southport. As the name of the event crew then sailed back to the point Following a desultory drift around suggests a team of cadets has to keep that the mishap had occurred before the cans in the first race on the a boat sailing for 12 hours. The event restarting the race. No penalty was Saturday the crews tied up line astern is scored on average lap times, with incurred and they got back on the to the committee boat for an pit stops to change crews and flying racetrack just ahead of the second unhurried lunch. The wind however laps all part of the fun. Just as in placed boat. In dying winds Adam was 'out for the day' and no amount Formula One mechanical problems Morris and William Hewitt were of whistling was going to bring it can strike, and having built up a good given the responsibility of keeping back. So a disappointed team headed lead over about 10 hours it almost all the boat moving and sailed with great in to the centre of Portsmouth for aplomb to secure the victory. some retail therapy, a good film and pizza at the Gunwharf Quays. By the The final weekend of the year end of the day everyone was smiling saw three cadets take part in again. The wind returned the next the final event of the North day with a vengeance and there was East Youth Traveller exciting racing to be had for all. Our Series. James Hewitt team of William Hewitt and Adam finished the series in Morris finished second out of sixteen second place overall, crews from England, Scotland and with Ed Carr in 11th Northern Ireland, with James Hewitt and Adam Morris and Ed Carr finishing sixth. The CCF in his first (RN) National Regatta at Portsmouth competitive year is the most prestigious event in the finishing 6th. CCF dinghy sailing calendar. This is This was an the first time that we have had one, excellent result let alone two boats in the top half of for all the field and underlines the standard concerned. that our cadets are reaching in this sport.
84 The Dunelmian Two weeks later it was time for the Northern Regatta at Southport. Fresh from their excellent showing at the National Regatta the RN cadets made a clean sweep of the trophies. William Hewitt this time partnered by Ed Carr won the Bosun Trophy, Adam Morris won the Topper event and James Hewitt won eight out of nine races to claim the Pico Trophy. When all the results were combined Winners of the Simon Dawkins trophy for Ed Carr and James Hewitt try out the new the fastest Bosun over 12 hours Durham retained the North East Argo at Plymouth Trophy for the third year in a row and the Northern Trophy for the second successive year. The Regatta concluded with a relay race around the island involving all the boats and our cadets won that too. Seven schools took part, including two from Scotland. Traditional rivals Sedbergh and Sandbach were well beaten.
The world is my sailboat In August James Hewitt completed E. Carr at South Shields NEYTS his RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor qualification at the Scottish National Sailing Centre. This is a professional qualification and allows him to instruct at any RYA centre around the world. He used his qualification to instruct other cadets at the dinghy sailing course at HMS Raleigh, during the recent Easter holidays. James has now completed his time as a cadet in the CCF, but has been promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenant and will continue to instruct sailing to CCF cadets during E. Carr & W. Hewitt contest the mark at his time at university. This is the first South Shields time in at least thirty years that a RN cadet has been promoted to officer A. Morris capsizes but stays dry status whilst still a pupil in the school.
The cadets have also found the time to train and race at Teesdale Sailing Club and Adam Morris, James Hewitt and William Hewitt have all won trophies in club races this year. Though undoubtedly the highlight of the year was when yours truly ably Adam Morris and William Hewitt runners crewed by Mr Geraint Morris up in the National regatta showed everyone how to do it by Start of the National Regatta winning the Grassholme Cup.
A number of new cadets have joined the section this year and have demonstrated their enthusiasm by signing up for centrally organised courses during the summer holidays. The largest number will be undertaking dinghy sailing courses, but others will be powerboating, canoeing and motor cruising in the James Hewitt leads the Picos at the English Channel. Northern regatta Keeoing a weather eye on the spinney
The Dunelmian 85 The CCF (RN) offer a large range of courses during the Easter and Summer holidays. These represent fantastic value. Most qualify cadets for governing body awards and cost less than £20 for a week.
Following a break of a couple of years the CCF has invested in a large amount of new kit and windsurfing is back on offer. Six cadets took up the challenge of learning this exhilarating and fun sport, and even Major Sturt could not resist the challenge. Perhaps he has a secret yearning to be a Marine! Recently Mr Wallace has been putting the younger cadets through their paces on the river in canoes, or should that be kayaks? Much fun has been had and the occasional dunking! Fun day after the 12 hour race The National Junior 12 hr Race this year will be the last competitive outing for the Bosun class of dinghy. It has served the Navy and the cadets as a learning and racing platform well over the last 50 years but increasingly it has looked dated alongside newer designs. Last summer when the threat of government cuts was lifted HQ CCF (RN) spent its windfall on replacing its Bosuns with Topper Argos. Although there will be Bosuns in school sections for many years to come, from September 2015 all competitions and national courses will be in Argos. Some OD RN cadets may fondly remember their time sailing Bosuns, but I for one will not miss lugging them up the hill at Grassholme. A. Morris at South Shields NEYTS
I began this report by recounting how our cadets had triumphed at the National 12 Hour Race at Southport, and I can end it in the same way. We have just returned from the 2015 event and our team retained the trophy for the highest placed Bosun after a titanic struggle with Sedbergh that lasted for all 12 hours. The cadets improved their finishing position in the overall results by five places moving up to 14th overall, and they also won the trophy for the fastest lap by a Bosun dinghy. A. Morris J. Hewitt E. Carr & W. Hewitt sweep the board at the Northern Regatta
86 The Dunelmian Army Section
he Army section of Durham School CCF has had an exciting year, during which a variety of activities has taken Tplace. The emphasis of the Army section is to develop self-reliance, leadership and team-work, all whilst gaining experiences within a military environment. Throughout the year, we try to offer opportunities to cadets that they cannot find in the classroom, and will often take them out of their comfort zone in pursuit of this. We run weekend exercises on school grounds as a basic activity and then as the year progresses we move onto Adventurous Training camps and the final Brigade Summer Camp – all this on top of the weekly training programme at Parade.
WO2 (SSI) Paul Atkinson continues to be the backbone of the CCF and has once again managed to get nearly thirty new cadets through the basic shooting and weapon handling programme, which has traditionally taken up much of the start of the academic year. This training proved very useful at the RCFA Shooting Competition in November 2014, during which five cadets were put through their paces at a local indoor range, firing a variety of shoots, in direct competition with other local CCF and ACF units.
As is tradition at Durham School, the Remembrance Day commemorations were once again a very fitting memorial to the fallen, and the cadets played an important role in both the school- wide two minute silence on Masters’ Green and then the memorial service held in Chapel. It is great to see how the senior cadets of each section are able to help out on this important day.
Moving into November saw the first opportunity for new cadets to experience a “field weekend”, with Ex November Warrior taking place
The Dunelmian 87 on school grounds. The weekend exercises allow cadets that are new to the CCF to experience living in the field. Training during parade nights on skills such as patrolling, ambush drills and advance to contact means that we are able to run realistic exercises against an enemy force and the cadets are able to work as a real unit of soldiers; albeit being supervised by staff! Senior cadets CSgt Peter Fisk, Sgt Alex Brown and others like Cpl Alex Smith and Cpl Charlotte Davison are able to take these opportunities to show the more junior cadets how things work – this is the best way of them improving their leadership and communication skills.
Throughout the year we have been supported by the 4 Brigade Cadet Training Team (previously of 15 NE Brigade). The advantage of this military support has been that cadets do not have to take my, or WO2 Atkinson’s word for it that the skills and drills we teach them are correct – they get it first hand from serving soldiers. This year we have been supported by Sgt Marty Robson and Sgt Jay Turnbull – both have been able to provide different experiences to the cadets and have been very much appreciated.
The Easter holidays brought a return to Crianlarich in the Scottish Highlands for the annual Adventurous Training camp. Numbers this year were down on last year, but this did not reduce the amount of fun that was had during the trip, which included activities such as mountaineering – sometimes a little more wintry than had been hoped for – indoor rock climbing and an overnight camp in a mountain bothy. The Crianlarich trip has been going for nearly thirty years now, and whilst it has changed in format over the years and numbers have varied, every year the cadets come away from their week in the hills feeling as if they have pushed their own boundaries, gained experiences that they would not have managed before and usually sleep for a week after just to recover. Hopefully it will continue for many years to come.
88 The Dunelmian The March and Shoot competition held in April proved to be a great success and a well fought competition. Traditionally, a March and Shoot competition is undertaken by soldiers to test their fitness and ability to shoot a rifle after exercise. It builds team spirit and confidence in those that take part. At Durham School we like to make it even harder by adding in military knowledge stands throughout the march phase. Cadets were divided into teams of four and had to complete a tough course against the clock, answer a variety of questions on navigation and the military, and then finished off by firing the new 0.22 Air Rifles on an outdoor range on Top Ground. The cadets did a fine job and got a lot out of the event, proving the worthwhileness of the CCF.
The final event of the CCF calendar for 2014- 2015 was the Barry Buddon Summer Camp held during the first week of the summer holiday. The annual camp is a centrally run event, at which many different CCF units attend. This year the cadets travelled to Barry Buddon in Scotland to get a different experience to last year at Wathgill. This camp is always very well run and gives cadets some opportunities far beyond what can be offered at school. Due to my love of the hills, we had to take a day hill walking, where the group of eleven cadets made it to the top of a 995m mountain before having to return via McDonalds. Once the non-military adventurous training had been completed, cadets were immersed into some serious training. This year cadets completed live firing ranges with both the cadet rifle and LSW, a 48 hour exercise in which Cpl Joe Stelling had to take command of the entire platoon of thirty cadets (half of which he had never met before) and assault five buildings to clear them of enemy forces and also a company sized night ambush! Other activities were large assault courses, paintball ranges and further training on patrols and assaults. Once again, the Summer Camp was a great success and brought together all the training of the year, allowing cadets to show off the skills and knowledge they had developed over the previous months.
Looking forward to next academic year we will be providing more of the same opportunities to current cadets, and hopefully more new cadets. There will be more weekend exercises – the enemy forces just keep coming back – and more chances to push the boundaries of what the cadets think they can do. I look forward to seeing who joins us for all these opportunities!
Major P D Sturt CCF
The Dunelmian 89 D of E he Duke of is the volunteering, as this is some - pupils this year, they have found the Edinburgh thing rarely taken on by pupils during expeditions to be much more testing TAward has con - their busy lives. The reports of people – partly down to staff guidance dur - tinued to go helping out in their local church, or ing the preparation. from strength old-peoples’ home have shown that to strength this DofE is extremely worthwhile. At The Bronze award pupils completed a year and has Gold level, the residential phase is practice and assessed expedition in seen many one that can bring great satisfaction different parts of the High Pennines – changes to the structure as members to the pupils – be it the Orchestra res - Weardale and Teesdale. Unusually for of staff have come and gone and idential that Jodie Cameron attended this region, a mild heat wave made it numbers have increased. in Germany, or the school building much more difficult in terms of project completed by Emma Gray and remaining hydrated during the two As is the norm for Durham School, her colleagues on the Morocco Gold day expedition. Pupils found ways we have been able to run all three expedition. This trip away, working around this by cooling off in the awards – Bronze, Silver and Gold – with others not previously known to nearby river (Max Weightman) and and for the first time have completed the pupil is a superb way to build seeking out as much shade as all assessed expeditions within the ac - confidence, improve communication possible. Fortunately the group ademic year. A very impressive co - and to generally be out of your com - containing Cameron Keanurico and hort of pupils have managed to fort zone. Jonny Bray learnt from their practice complete their Practice and Assessed expedition that it is important to expeditions, with 35 pupils at Bronze, The section that most people recog - navigate using the land features, 33 at Silver (more than double the nise when talking about DofE is the rather than smoke that they can see numbers of the previous academic expedition phase. This section takes on the horizon! “We just thought that year), and 13 at Gold level. Obvi - the form of a short practice expedi - it was smoke from the campsite – it ously this is only one part of the tion to test the skills learnt during the turned out to be coming from a house Award, but is still great to see and a training sessions, followed by the as - next to the start point” – that was a real achievement for the members of sessed expedition. Unfortunately for long day for the pupils. staff that were critical to the planning of these trips.
With the Duke of Edinburgh scheme moving into the 21st Century, we have seen, with some resentment, a move to online logging of evidence for the different sections of each award. eDofE is a central website that all pupils can access once signed up for a particular award, and this gives them a platform to show their asses - sors and staff what they have achieved.
Activities such as baking, playing an instrument and Go-Karting mar - shalling have all appeared on this years list of “skills” that have been worked on in pupils’ own time; Laura Mitchelson’s cake baking was a high - light for Mr Sturt, especially as he “needed” to quality test the produce. Dr Wiles was more than willing to help out on this one. Similarly, sports based activities for pupils such as Greg Halliday (football) and Isaac Walton (scuba diving) showed that this award really is open to everyone. Personally, I have found that the most rewarding section of any award level
90 The Dunelmian The Silver assessed expedition took place on the North MEDSOC York Moors, with pupils completing a gruelling three day expedition from Helmsley in the south-west corner of the The Durham School Medical Society is now in its second moors to Robin Hood’s Bay in the north-east corner – year. Colloquially termed “MedSoc”, we are a group of they crossed the moors! Once again this expedition was Year 11-13 students who have an interest in studying hit by incredibly hot conditions, often getting close to medicine or related courses at university. Our speaker o 30 C, and so minor casualties were expected. Fortunately evenings attract interested students from our school only a few close calls occurred during the expedition, but community, as well as students from schools in the when I was called and informed that an RAF Rescue surrounding area with whom we have established outreach links. Being part of MedSoc involves attending a highly informative, expert-delivered and medically relevant series of seminars and topical debates over the course of the year. We warmly welcome visitors and ODs to attend our events.
When I co-founded our society along with Alex Davies and Calum Richardson back in 2013, I never expected so many students to be interested in being part of MedSoc – even staff members at the school were keen to be involved in the society. Mr Brownlee, our Assistant Director of Sixth Form and Head of Psychology, has been of invaluable support from the get-go. I must also thank Mrs Arthur and Mrs Alderson for opening up MedSoc events to Durham High School and St. Leonard’s respectively. Isaac Walton – with the help of Mr Looker, James Hewitt, and Peter Lotts – has made MedSoc advertising beautiful to behold all around the school.
This year we are indebted to a range of engaging and entertaining speakers. Our events have consisted of a Q&A session with Dr. Richard Hardern, consultant emergency physician; a lecture on “Horrible Hormones!” helicopter was about to set off to a group that had pressed from consultant endocrinologist Dr. Andy James; a talk on the “SOS” button as someone was “a bit dizzy”, I was less the state of the NHS in Britain from Professor David than impressed. No names will obviously be given, Hunter; a talk on cancer diagnosis in the primary care Charlotte. Sorry. setting from Professor Greg Rubin; and a lecture on medical confidentiality from Professor Holger Maehle. Finally the Gold assessed expedition was possibly the Later in the year we were delighted to welcome back two most impressive expedition that I have ever been on. returning speakers: Dr. Hardern returned to discuss the role Based in the Lake District and going from Coniston to of emergency medics outside the A&E; and Dr. Timothy Keswick, both groups had extremely difficult conditions Cheetham, who had spoken on endocrinology (with a hint to overcome – both in terms of the heat, but also the of serial killers) to great effect last year, was happy to navigation and distances to be covered. Never have I seen return to speak at our annual Scholars’ Dinner organised groups of young people working so well as a team to by Mr Muttitt. ensure the success of something like this. The organisation of the groups at meal time and in emergency Many of us who have worked with MedSoc from its situations was great to see and they should be proud of inception, will be leaving the school in a month’s time. It what they achieved. has been a privilege to work with such fantastic speakers and society members, to help set up the medical So looking to next year, I am hoping that we can retain as community, and support academic enrichment, here at many pupils as possible, looking to progress onto the next Durham School. award, and that the benefits of the DofE award can be seen by others wishing to join up. Thanks should be given Floreat Dunelmia. to the many staff that have endured many hours on the Alastair Reith, President (Incumbent) hills with me and my great stories (and bird / plant identification apps) and I hope that they too will continue to provide this great opportunity to the pupils at the expense of their time and sanity.
Mr P Sturt
The Dunelmian 91 Leavers Frances Proud The evolution of Open Days into As Head of the Learning Support more organised and thought out Department, Beth made a significant Frances retires this summer having affairs, that other people could take impact on the learning experience and taught in the school for 32 years. forward, owes much to Frances. overall achievement of pupils ranging Frances joined the school in 1983 Frances has used her talents to run from Year 7 to the Upper Sixth. She gradually increasing her commitment soft toy and model making activities also provided valuable support to and introducing ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level and to effect wondrous repairs and members of staff who sought advice on RS into the school. When the alterations to costumes for numerous the best strategies to use with particular Chaplain Robin Myerscough left in drama productions. Even creating the pupils. 1992 Frances agreed to a full time Atlantic Ocean from metres of fabric position as Head of Department. She did not daunt Frances. During her time at Durham School, built up close relations with her Sixth Beth was also a rowing coach and was Frances was a non-resident tutor in involved with setting up Reading the Caffinites before becoming a tutor Week, which has involved the whole and then Junior House Mistress in school. Pimlico for 5 years. Once again Frances very much pioneered the Beth had many other interests outside evolving of this post having school including encouraging local effectively done it as a tutor when people to become involved with their Pimlico was the only 11-18 House. I communities, even appearing on BBC am especially grateful that Frances Look North having organised summer took the job on but her care, support, street parties and picnics for her local laughter and advice were appreciated area. by the girls, parents and all the House staff. Frances has made an enormous contribution to the Chapel. She has Beth also has a great interest in art and stepped into the role of Chaplain three her individual talent was finally times for a total of 6 ½ terms. With recognised when she received a Form students and helped a number her in depth knowledge of the school coveted commission for the Lumiere continue with their RS related studies and pupils she has been a goo d festival in Durham; she has since at University. Frances has used her shepherd and encouraged many pupils received other commissions. skills and energy to benefit the school to take part helping them to overcome in also teaching lower school Latin, nerves and have good memories and Under Beth’s guidance the Department when required, and in deciphering lasting values. has become a safe haven for some of government requirements and guiding Durham School’s pupils, as she added the school delivery of PSHE. Her We wish Frances a happy retirement, an element of fun to our specialist expertise in Hebrew also led to Alan knowing that as a part of the School lessons, and we all wish her well in her Smithson, Bishop of Jarrow from and wider community Frances will exciting new venture. 1990 to 2001, coming for lessons. never truly ‘retire’. Her husband Frances has been an Independent Malcolm has given generously of his School Inspector for 20 years and has time to the school, most notably to the Vivienne George used her ‘insider knowledge’ to help boat club and her daughter Claire and the school understand and prepare for son, Steven are both ODs. The Mrs George has left Durham School to inspections. Such knowledge made commitment and lasting legacy runs join her husband in Malaysia. Mr deep and the Common room and her a natural for taking charge of George is fondly remembered by all School community send their thanks training and at the end of the 2014- who knew and worked with him as the and best wishes. 2015 academic year 14 current dynamic and extrovert head of Durham members of staff have had their School (2009 – 2014). Mrs George Mrs ELP Hewitt training and teaching qualifications might have been eclipsed in the steered by Frances. Frances has also consciousness of the staff, pupils and organised Inset in various shapes and parents were it not for her boundless guises and indeed until two years ago Beth Ross energy and enthusiasm for absolutely the various shapes and guises of everything. She attended all the school appraisal. Since the early 1990s Beth Ross left at the end of the Easter functions and external events with her Frances has organised Speech Day, term after ten years at Durham School, husband and with a remarkable smoothly ensuring there were prize moving to Vienna with her husband memory she soon knew the names of winners, rehearsals and honour Matt and two lively boys, Thomas and all the pupils, their parents and close boards. Samuel. relatives and a goodly portion of the old boys of Durham School.
92 The Dunelmian Her contribution to Durham School life season this year (just the one loss Heretics Society 2014-15 outside of the classroom was under his stewardship). His relaxed exhausting just to contemplate. She approach, good humour and drive to President: Sebastian Robson Secretary: Isaac Walton organised and took a group of pupils succeed was the perfect blend for a Social Secretary: Alastair Reith to Ecuador on a World Challenge. 2nd team that are looking for This involved a year’s worth of enjoyment as well as competition. The sixth form Heretics Society re-formed in planning and preparation and was DofE took Doc away to many hills 2011 and since then there have been a hugely successful and included a trip across Great Britain (and Morocco). number of debates on various topics. The speaker proposes a ‘heretical’ idea, usually to the Galapagos. She was a driving I know the pupils he led in these very controversial and non-conformist, and force in the Durham School Boat expeditions are extremely grateful attempts to persuade everyone present to his Club and her rousing cheers and for the time and support he gave view. After much debate and questioning a hearty congratulations could be them during these testing vote is taken: if the majority are not heard ringing out over the water. She experiences, both mentally and persuaded and vote against the motion the speaker is deemed to be a heretic (though was a stalwart of the Friends of physically. The pupils gained spared from actual burning at the stake). Durham School and their tireless leadership, organisational, problem efforts to raise funds to improve the solving and life skills off Doc, with facilities of the school. many, particularly the Morocco group having some excellent This included chairing the Ball memories to take away with them of Committee during the past year. The their time together. It is in the Ball is always the most eagerly classroom where Doc did most of awaited social event in the calendar his great work though. He had one and this year’s Masked Ball was not aim: to get the kids interested in a disappointment! However, its Biology. He succeeded with this! importance as a fundraising event is Was it his teaching style (getting the of at least an equal importance. pupils to think for themselves, a The following is a summary of the meetings novel concept), his cockney accent, held this year: Durham School will miss her energy his sense of humour, his enthusiasm ‘Screening for genetic diseases should be and enthusiasm but I will miss a for Biology, his dress sense that got mandatory and carriers forced to be sterilised’ trusted colleague and close friend. the pupils onside? Many suggest a Proposed by Isaac Walton. We wish Viv good luck in Malaysia. combination of all. Whatever it was, Lost by one vote, therefore a heretic. I am sure she will relish the pupils wanted to be taught by Doc. challenges and adventures that ‘Animals should have no rights whatsoever’ Proposed by Alastair Reith. await. Ten of the fourteen students from a Lost by one vote, therefore a heretic. previous cohort went on to study Steve Stephens biological based subjects at ‘Do they need to know it’s Christmas?’ (Are University, a stat that gives Doc a Christian religious festivals outdated?) great deal more pleasure than any Proposed by Mr C. Hope. Lost by 2 votes, therefore a heretic Dr Wiles value-added graph! Dr Wiles, I wish you well in your new career - if you ‘Further scientific advancement should be Dr Wiles (Doc) joined Durham leave me a handful of your cards, I stopped for the good of the human race’ School in September 2011 from will make sure that these are passed (Improved medicine and technology will lead Gosforth First, at the same time as onto the Lower Sixth as they to chronic over-population) Proposed by Seb Robson his wife, Dr Barnett. In fact, if it approach their Seventeenth birthday. Lost by 16 votes, therefore most definitely a wasn’t for Dr Barnett applying for heretic. the maths position here, Doc would Mr Burke never have seen the application that ‘Euthanasia should be compulsory for was posted on the school’s website! everyone aged 90’ Proposed by Lauren Marsh During his time here Doc has been Voting was equally for and against but the Year 12/13 tutor in Caffs, guiding majority were abstentions: there was much students through their UCAS debate about whether this constituted being a applications and advising on heretic or not. It was eventually decided that university courses and destinations. Lauren would be figuratively tied to the stake but not set alight…. He moved over to Pimlico (Year 12), After this final meeting of the year, hustings aiding these girls in their transition took place to decide on next year’s president. from GCSE to A-level, helping Ed Arthur was duly elected, with Claudia develop them as independent George as Secretary and Martha Bradley as learners. He has been an extremely Social Secretary. successful 2nd XI cricket coach, Mr R Muttitt guiding his team to another winning
The Dunelmian 93 Global Awareness Week Tuesday 23 June In the penultimate week of the Summer Term, everyone in Year 7 to 10 took Day 2 of Global Awareness Week saw part in Global Awareness Week. This the sun come out and House Cricket & was a fun packed week with activities Rounders resumed for our Year 9 & 10s. designed to challenge, develop team - A guest presenter was welcomed to the work, learn about global issues and en - Classics Workshops and our nurses took hance the learning and knowledge of all charge at the First Aid resuscitation and involved. basic first aid sessions.
Meanwhile Year 7 and 8 got to grips Monday 22 June with the DEC Disaster Relief programme using science and ingenuity to tackle the With a whole week of activities planned as aftermath of a flood: houses were re-built part of our Global Awareness Week, using mud and other available materials; pupils in Year 7 were very excited to start contaminated water needed to be filtered the week by welcoming students from for drinking and floating greenhouses Teikyo University for a workshop in were built, upon which crops could be Japanese Art. The sessions included in - grown in safety to feed the community. struction in calligraphy and origami as well as learning about Japanese customs, Trips departed for BBC Newcastle and costumes and the art of use of chopsticks! Nafferton Farm and this time our Year 9 & 10s got the chance to go behind the Meanwhile a pop-up French Cafe opened scenes at BBC Look North and to attend in the Languages Department and a the science & technology workshop at game of Boules was enjoyed on the As - Newcastle University’s farm in Stocks - troturf pitch involving our budding linguists field. in Years 7 & 8. Julius Caesar was waxing lyrical in the Basic First Aid & Resuscitation was prac - Luce Theatre for a rehearsal in prepara - ticed by our Year 9 pupils using indoor tion for the two night show on Monday 29 and outdoor scenarios; pupils also got & Tuesday 30 June. creative and practiced their skills in pre - sentations and short film making as part Mr Baldwin and Mr Clayton were busy of the ‘We are Durham’ workshop. setting up the Art, DT & Photography ex - hibition, displaying amazing artworks Year 10 pupils studying Drama and Eng - completed by our pupils as part of their lish visited BBC Newcastle for a Global GCSE and A Level submissions. Media Workshop and joined presenter Colin Briggs in the studio. Meanwhile the Scientists diverted to Newcastle Univer - Day 3: Wednesday 24 June sity for a Science & Technology workshop “Experience is the teacher of all at Nafferton Farm in Stocksfield. things!” For lunch we all enjoyed sampling food Solving a murder using psychological from around the world with our Interna - profiling and role play started the day for tional Dinner – delights included Rogan our Year 7 pupils with our Year 8’s solv - Josh curry, spicy Thai vegetable curry and ing the crime in the afternoon (not the sweet & sour chicken with noodles! same criminal)! Although the inclement weather put paid to House Cricket and Rounders planned for the afternoon our indoor rowing facili - ties came to the rescue, with pupils enjoy - ing the benefits of virtual water indoors instead! Meanwhile our Business & Maths departments joined forces offering a vari - ety of situations to combine these talents including a game of Monopoly!
94 The Dunelmian The rest of day included orien - well deserved refreshments teering, a Business & Maths and lunch and a music concert Challenge and for our thespi - in Chapel before welcoming ans and technical crew, a dress some of our visitors parents for rehearsal for Julius Caesar! Ex - an Afternoon Tea in our Costa perience is the teacher of all Cafe. Phew what a packed things! day! All the sessions were run by our Year 10 pupils who did a Our Year 9s set off on a day trip superb job – perhaps some of taking in the Centre for Life and them will go on to become the Great North Museum: Han - teachers! cock, in Newcastle upon Tyne to experience physics and IT Friday 26 June workshops, natural history and Star Radio Academy work - much more besides. shops, Espionage Training and Conflict Resolution Year 10 pupils attended a talk by Professor Louise Bracken at The last day of our global Durham University to discuss Awareness week. Our year 7’s water as a global resource be - took part in a Star Radio Acad - fore returning to school for emy Workshop, during which some First Aid and Child Wel - they learnt how to put together fare training sessions. a news radio programme. They also recorded news for this Fri - Down at our Prep School at day evening’s news pro - Bow, the girls and boys enjoyed gramme. The workshop did not their Prep School Sports Day! end there however, as they have also prepared and pre - sented an hour long news Day 4: Thursday 25 June. show that will be broadcast on Year 10 take charge on the Star Radio later this year. homefront! Meanwhile the years 8 to 10 Another day packed with activ - pupils undertook espionage ities, new experiences, trips and global conflict resolution and visits; Year 7 & 8 pupils vis - training, all of which was based ited Leeds Armouries and upon historical conflicts that Thackray Medical Museum; they selected from the news Year 9 pupils enjoyed La archives. The day and week’s Fontaine, Survival Spanish, grand finale will be a year by Command Tasks and Orien - year presentation following teering and our Lower 6 pupils their day’s training, to the immersed themselves in the School and parents in Chapel. UCAS Training Day. Lower 6 have continued their So holding the fort and running UCAS training with a day the show for our visiting Year 5 spent visiting Newcastle and pupils from local primary Northumbria Universities. schools, were our very own Year 10 pupils! 160 girls and It has been a fantastic week boys from St. Margaret’s C of E enjoyed by pupils and staff, Primary, Lanchester EP Pri - who have risen to all the excit - mary, Eppleton Academy Pri - ing and thought provoking chal - mary and Neville’s Cross lenges presented by a Primary Schools all joined us completely off time table week, for a special Year 5 Visit Day. we have all learnt a lot about The sessions included examin - ourselves and the world in ing scientific evidence to solve which we live. the crime of ‘The Cheeky Bur - glar’; performance art in Drama; making masks in Art & DT; designing a poster in French, and Classics and a round robin of PE activities in - cluding rowing, tennis, running and shot putt! All interlaced with
The Dunelmian 95 Speedwatch Marsden Public Speaking Trophy At Durham School we all have the daily challenge of crossing Quarryheads Lane running through On 11th March 2015 the school held the first Marsden Public School. Pupils, staff and parents regularly ask if Speaking Trophy, named after Jack Marsden who was for many we can ask Durham County Council if we can get years the school chaplain and second master. It was adjudicated a crossing or other traffic calming measures to by the Dean of Durham, the Very Revd. Michael Sadgrove, who help keep our community safer however, not provided detailed feedback and advice on the art of rhetoric when through lack of trying and numerous letters we trying to deliver a persuasive argument in public. He admired the have not become a priority. very high standard shown by all the finalists and all those present enjoyed the diverse subjects, as shown below. This competition However, in the past year Durham School has will become an annual fixture in the school’s calenda r. been working closely with Durham Constabulary to educate motorists and try and slow the traffic Junior category down passing through School. A number of 1. Monica Speed Capital punishment volunteers from Year 7 – 13 have worked with our 2. Daniel Coleman ‘Stuck’ local Police running a Speedwatch campaign in 3. Freya Court High heels: heavenly or which a Traffic Officer uses laser technology to harmful? assess the speed of motorists and if they are 4. Kiran Hope Religious oppression identified as driving inappropriately they are 5. Jessica Bramwell Friend or foe? (WINNER) cautioned and talked to by our own pupils. We 6. Imogen Nicholson War and religion must thank colleagues at Durham Constabulary for their support with this venture and look forward to Intermediate category it continuing next year. 1. Hal Burke Video games 2. Ben Lumsden Dreams Mrs K. Rochester 3. Aydin Simsek What is normal? 4. Faith Benson Cats or dogs? 5. Dominic Gaines Cyber bullying (WINNER) 6. Archie O'Dair Millennium baby
Senior category 1. Alastair Reith Designer babies 2. Kristian Hall Elected judges (WINNER) 3. Lexy Powell Feminism 4. Ben O Neill Hexham old gaol 5. Edward Arthur The point of creativity
Mr R. Muttitt
96 The Dunelmian OD Society
OD Lodge
Orbituaries
The Dunelmian 97 OLD DUNELMIAN The President’s Section since (however, I’m always looking these events, so please keep in touch. for a volunteer to take over!) By my Dear Dunelmians, past present and reckoning I have attended about May I also take this opportunity of future, thirty five or so London Dinners, and thanking fellow OD main Committee the best part of thirty Dinners at members – John Malden, Rod Old Dunelmian Society School, not to mention a decent Hepple-Wilson, Peter Bell and Peter number of the Northern Lunches. Wright – for their help and support.
It gives me great pleasure as the I was delighted and honoured to take Finally it remains my pleasure to President of the OD Society to bring up the position of President of the thank the Headmaster, Kieran you up to date with Society matters. Society, and more recently still, McLaughlin, for his support of the Given it is a while since the Governor of the School. It is a very OD Society in so many ways. Dunelmian was last published there pleasing development that the is much to bring you up to date with. President is now an ex officio Floreat Dunelmia member of the governing body and it Ritchie Salkeld By way of introduction I was elected means that, going forward, the views as President in 2013 but, even before of the Society will be represented on that, most ODs knew me one way or the Board. another. Six generations of my Old Dunelmian Lodge. family, perhaps more, have attended In brief, the aim of the Society is to Bow and Durham School. I attended facilitate ODs’ keeping in touch with During the two years since the last Bow from 1964 to 1967, under old friends and to make new friends edition of The Dunelmian the Lodge Charlie Adamson’s tenure, and came and to support and help the School has been very active with its normal to Durham School leaving in 1972. whenever we can. However, there’s a meetings, but has also enjoyed For approximately 6 years (1979 to lot more to the Society than that and hosting the School’s Music 1986) I was Secretary of the Old we look forward to working closely Department who provided an Bowite Society when Bow was a with the School for the mutual enjoyable and very polished separate institution and before it benefit of both. Each year in London performance for the lodge and guests. became part of Durham School. we hold the London OD Dinner and On another evening about fifty next year the date is Friday 12th members of the Sixth Form were February 2016. There are usually entertained to dinner and a short talk I was an enthusiastic sportsman, between 80 and 95 ODs of all about Freemasonry. There have been nearly played for the 1st XV at generations attending. two Social Evenings when the Prince Rugby, and probably would have Bishop Riverboat was chartered for a done, if there had been subs at that The main Dinner is usually the first cruise and barbecue with partners time. I played 1st X1 at cricket a or second Saturday in September, and guests welcomed. The number of times but mostly I was a hence this year’s date of 5th Headmaster and Mrs McLaughlin 2nd team player that was pretty good. September 2015. We were pleased enjoyed the Lodge’s company on the I was no academic but managed that this year’s event was a sell-out, eve of Durham Regatta this year as adequate O Levels and better A with a number of groups of younger the Prince Bishop moored at the Levels, but not so by today’s ODs making up the total of 150 School Boathouse landing stage for standards! attendees. A great deal of credit for its barbecue. making this happen should go to I had a good time at School and by Amanda Petty to whom enquiries and Each April the School Chapel has and large enjoyed it but more bookings should be addressed. been the venue for a Sunday Service importantly I made a number of great Thank you Amanda. for members and their guests friends, with whom I am still in followed by an acclaimed full regular contact to this day. In Since the last Dunelmian we had Sunday lunch in Big School, and the addition, I have made many other alarge School reunion in June as it Installation of a new Master in the OD friends since. Even before I was the 600th Anniversary; over 350 Luce Theatre each July has preceded moved South, I was a regular enjoyed this event. There was also a formal dinner in Big School. We attendee of the London Dinner, then the Northern Lunch run by Godfrey extend our thanks to the kitchen staff run by Jeremy Thompson. I was Hedley on 9th November; this was for their excellent meals and service. asked to take over running it and hosted at the School. We do welcome with a short gap have done so ever as many attendees as possible to
98 The Dunelmian OLD DUNELMIAN staff and Colin Looker in the printing number in the United Grand Lodge of The Sunday Service which was held department for the help and England’s register and is made up on Sunday 12th April 2015 was a assistance provided to the Lodge. We primarily of members of Old Celebration Service of W. Bro Jack are delighted that the strong ties with Dunelmian Lodge. Just like the Marsden’s life. He was School the School continue to be built on as Lodge, new candidates must express Chaplain, Head of Classics and we move past the school’s 600th an interest in joining rather than be Second Master (Deputy Head) whilst anniversary, and approaching the 50th invited. The Old Dunelmian Lodge at the School and also Provincial anniversary of the Old Dunelmian and Chapter have an extra Grand Chaplain in the Province of Lodge, which we’ll be celebrating in qualification for membership beyond Durham. The Service was attended June 2016. the usual requirements – every by over 150 people including many prospective member must have a O.D’s and 106 dined after the Anyone interested in membership of close connection to Durham School Service. the Lodge is welcome to contact the such as ODs, Parents or members of secretary, John Liddle, by email at Staff. The next Lodge Sunday Service will [email protected] for full take place on 10th April 2016 and details. We welcome enquiries from Our Chapter only meets twice a year, anyone wishing to attend should ODs, staff, and close relatives of past compared to the six meetings of the contact the Lodge Secretary on the and present pupils for joining Lodge. The February meeting is a contact details below. membership or initiation into ceremony to place the newly elected Freemasonry. officers of the lodge into their roles In July 2013 Andrew Thompson, an and our June meeting is a ceremony Old Ampleforthian and grandson of for new candidates who wish to join an OD was installed as Master of the Old Dunelmian our Chapter. After each meeting we Lodge, and in 2014 he was replaced Royal Arch Chapter have a semi-formal meal together by David Miller, father of a current which gives us a chance to catch up pupil. July 2015 has seen the return to There are three degrees in with old friends, and make new ones. the Mastership by Kenneth Howe Freemasonry, namely; Entered We also welcome guests from other who previously occupied the position Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Chapters. Being a member of a in 1982. Mason but through a quirk of history, Chapter or Lodge entitles you to visit the three degrees also explicitly other Chapters or Lodges right across With funding provided by the Lodge, include the Royal Arch, which in the globe, continuing the tradition of July 2014 saw the replacement of the many ways completes the degree of the travelling masons who built the centre window of the south aisle of Master Mason. great cathedrals and castles of the School Chapel with a stained Europe. glass window, designed by pupil, The ceremonies performed in the Alex Douglas, to commemorate the Lodge are based around the story of This year in February we installed 600th Anniversary of the founding of the construction of King Solomon’s Guy Rutter (OD) as First Principal (a the school by Bishop Langley. This Temple, built to house the Ark of the position similar to President or was dedicated by the Very Rev. Covenant. History tells us about the Chairman), and in June we welcomed Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham construction and its subsequent Stephen Glass (Parent) into the on Friday, September 26th at 5.00 pm destruction of the temple, and the Chapter. Next year in February we and a Sherry Reception and building of a second temple on the will install Michael Liddle (OD) as Dedication Dinner were held in the foundations of the first. The degree of First Principal for the second time. Exhibition Room at 7.00 pm. the Royal Arch continues the story of the Lodge degrees by bringing us If anyone is interested in finding out The Lodge has in 2015 also donated forward in time to the construction of more information about the Royal over £1500 towards the purchase of the second temple. Arch in general, or the Old new hymnals for use in Chapel and Dunelmian Royal Arch Chapter in over £1000 to fund a project in the The Old Dunelmian Royal Arch particular, please contact the Department of Design and Chapter is where those who have secretary Lloyd Pickering (OD) via Technology. progressed up to Master Mason in the email at [email protected] Old Dunelmian Lodge, or another The members of Old Dunelmian lodge, can continue their masonic Lodge wish to record their thanks to journey. Our Chapter is closely linked the Headmaster, estate staff, catering to the lodge, bearing the same Lodge
The Dunelmian 99 OBITUARIES Society for 7 years and his interest in the ecology of David Billingham below-ground organisms led to the building of the ‘Cherrett Rhizotron’ at the Treborth Botanical Gardens in Caffinites (1943 - 1948) Bangor. 28th November 1929 - 4th January 2013 On retirement from Bangor as Reader, he bought a Extract from the Register narrow boat and enjoyed 8 years of live-aboard cruising BILLINGHAM, David : b 28/11/1929, S of Revd. T. around the waterways of the UK. He died after a short Billingham, Claypole Rectory, Nr. Newark, Notts. C. illness on August 29th 2014 and is survived by his wife K.S. Mon. Classics & Acient History Prizes. Philpotts Jane and his son Tom (also an O-D 1983-1987). Exhib. Kings College Cambridge, 1949. Left Summer 1948, VI. King's College Cambridge 1949-1953. B.A (Hons. Classics) M.A. Later P.G.C.E. Cambridge Institute of Education 1952-53. Head of Classics at St Albans Godfrey Clark School Herts, Retired 1990. Nat. Service R.A.S.C. 1949, 2nd Lieut. St Albans School CCF. 1953-1987 Second in Poole House (1948-54) Command. 27th July 1935 - 12th February 2013 Extract from the Register We received a letter from Mrs Billingham informing us of the death of her husband. David died suddenly at home Clark.Godfrey William: b.27/07/35,S.of G,G,Clark and his funeral was attended by twenty members of his L.D.S(Dunelm),50 Walker Terrace, Bensham family as well as many friends. Our thoughts are with the Road,Gateshead. P.H. Father of C.Clark O.D.Basketball Billingham family at this sad time. VIII 1953/4,Cricket XI 1953/4. left Summer 1954,VIIB.King's College, Durham Univ. Diploma in Economics.Managing Director District Estates. KIng's Dr. Malcolm Cherrett College,Univ.of Durham Cricket XI. Full Royal for 1935- 2014 Cricket 1959, R.A.F.(National Service) Vice Pres. Gosforth Rugby Club, Chairman Gateshead Fell Cricket John Malcolm Cherrett was born in Bishop Auckland Club. (1935) where his father had a printing business, and started at Durham School (Caffinites) under Norman Maurice Bell saw Godfrey on many occasions at School Macleod in 1947. Later, winning a State Scholarship when he supported the cricket. (his son Chris was a and being inspired by Harry Perkins (biology teacher) he highly accomplished player); also at rugby matches at went to St John's College, Durham University to read School and in Newcastle. A very keen sportsman he Zoology followed by a PhD under Professor Jim Cragg in became involved in managing student games. He was a 1957. He then studied at the Institute of Education in loyal supporter of the School. London where he gained a distinction in theory and practice and was appointed Assistant Lecturer at University College of North Wales, Bangor in 1961. Martin Hill
He was a member of the Bangor Expedition to British School House 1958 – 1961 Guiana (1963) working on leaf-cutting ants where his interest in tropical ecology began. Numerous papers on Martin Hill, who has died of cancer aged 71, championed the biology and control of these insects followed with human rights in Africa for more than 32years during his extension work involving local farmers in Paraguay, career with Amnesty International. Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Trinidad, Argentina and He was instrumental in exposing the human rights Colombia. From 1966 to 1968 he was seconded to work violations committed in Ethiopia and Eritrea by the Derg as Honorary Research Fellow at the University of the military force, many of whom were subsequently West Indies (Trinidad) for the Ministry of Overseas convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity. He Development. In addition to his core research on leaf campaigned tirelessly for the release of dozens of cutting ants, he also founded and ran a highly regarded prisoners of conscience, including Netsanet Belay, who is Masters degree in ecology funded by NERC, and between now Amnesty International’s Africa Research and 1988 and 1996 organised the Erasmus and Tempus Advocacy Director. Science Student Exchange programme on behalf of Bangor University. Martin, who was based at the Amnesty secretariat office in He served as Honorary Secretary of the British Ecological London, helped human rights activists in east Africa,
100 The Dunelmian OBITUARIES including those in Somalia who sought to build a human Durham Cathedral, and continued his studies at the Royal rights foundation in a country with no central government. College of Music from 1942-1943 and from 1946-47, the He was a founding member in 2005 of the East and Horn break being due to service in the RAF. After leaving the of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project. RCM he played in the BBC Midland Orchestra until 1949, and followed this with two years with the London His commitment and compassion touched all those with Philharmonic Orchestra. He was a member of the whom he worked. He was greatly respected by the Prometheus Ensemble and Musica da Camera. survivors of human rights violations and the victims’ families. Roger's first wife Madeleine Dring died suddenly in 1977. He continued to promote Madeleine’s works after Martin was born in Leeds, to Dudley Hill, a clergyman, her death – she composed several oboe works for Roger, and Nancy (nee Bates). From Durham school he went to including the highly regarded Dances for solo oboe. Downing College, Cambridge, where he graduated in classics. He inherited his parents’ musical talents and was Roger is survived by his second wife Jenny, and our an accomplished pianist. thoughts are with her and all Roger’s family and friends at this sad time. In 1965 he went to teach English in Uganda. He ------subsequently lived in Kitui, Kenya, with the Kamba people * and wrote a dissertation that earned him a PhD in social In 1955 the LSO was divided over film sessions and whether the anthropology from the London School of Economics. In orchestra should devote more or less time to it. Eventually in May 1976 he joined Amnesty and worked as a researcher on 1955 there was "vigorous discussion" at an Extraordinary General east Africa, and especially the Horn of Africa, until his Meeting over the LSO's rules and traditions, the upshot being that retirement in 2008. all Principal players resigned en masse, with Roger Lord, arguably the true star of the 1950s LSO because of his During his time at Amnesty, he taught at the University of extraordinarily supple playing, the only player to be convinced to London and was a visiting research fellow at the Institute reconsider. It was to be the turning point in the LSO's history - in of Commonwealth Studies. After retiring, he continued to being forced to recruit quickly and boldly the Board turned to the work on human rights in Africa and wrote reports on young generation, snapping up players such as Gervase de minority rights in Somalia, trials in Ethiopia and child Peyer, Hugh Maguire, Denis Wick, William Waterhouse, soldiers in Eritrea. Barry Tuckwell and Neville Marriner - all now highly revered names in the orchestral world. These exceptional young players Martin was passionate about gardening and RHS flower went on to define the sound and secure the future of the LSO. shows. He loved art and music, and delighted in his From the LSO website collection of African headrests. He was on the council of the African Studies Association and the Anglo–Somali Society and was a keen supporter of the Black Cultural Geoffrey Reay Archives, in Brixton, south London. He is survived by his wife, Dawn, whom he met at the Poole House from 1943 to 1947 LSE and married in 1972, and by two children, Andrew 8th July 1929 - Aug 2012 and me, a grandson, Lewis, and his sister, Rachel. Geoffrey Reay died in August 2012 in a nursing home near Beadle aged 83. He was in Poole House from 1943 Roger Lord to 1947.
Caffinites 1938 - 1942 Geoffrey was a kind unselfish and self-effacing boy who was always cheerful in encouraging others. I seem to remember being on the rota for stoking the boiler with The LSO is sad to hear of the death of former Principal him, which was a good thing as he understood “the nature Oboe Roger Lord on Wednesday 18 June 2014. of the beast”. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday and until then had been in very good health and enjoying life to the full. He left school in 1947 to study engineering in Newcastle and this was followed by a successful career in Roger joined the LSO in 1953 as Principal Oboe. He was engineering with North Yorkshire County Council. part of the famous resignation of Principals in 1955* but happily was persuaded to re-apply for his membership. He He lived most of his life in Romanby, which is a village retired to Dorset in 1986, but remained an Associate suburb of Northallerton. He also had a holiday cottage in Member until 1988. the Highlands. Roger began his musical education as a choir-boy in The Dunelmian 101 OBITUARIES He was a keen OD supporting reunions and keeping in in Newcastle. Tom became Senior Partner of the Group in touch with the other ODs. He was also a faithful member the 1980’s until his retirement in 1990. of the local church. If my memory serves me right he combined these two loyalties by doing some research on Tom and Louie went on to have three the Caffin memorial in Northallerton. children – Michael, OD, Amanda and Christopher, and there followed a number of grandchildren. The great east window on Northallerton Church is Louie regrettably died in November 1997 and her ashes dedicated to the memory of the Rev B C Caffin (2nd were scattered at the top of Chapel Hill, where they first Master, Durham School 1863-77). Geoffrey was met. Tom went on to live a happy life, helped by his very responsible for the restoration of his grave in the good friends and also Colin and Jane Craven, despite churchyard which included adding to the inscriptions on missing Louie and he made the weekly pilgrimage to the tombstone. Chapel Hill to “chat” to Louie and it was a common sight to see him climbing the Chapel Steps every Sunday He came to my ordination in York Minster and the morning to visit her. preacher recommended that friends helped the newly Tom died on the 23rd September 2014 after a short illness ordained by helping them to buy books to keep up their and his ashes were scattered on Chapel Hill, next to Louie studies. It was typical of Geoffrey that for years afterwards – together again “Always”. he sent me a book token and many of my books bore the words – “given by a book token from Geoffrey Reay”. Floreat Dunelmia
Geoffrey is a reminder that a school is not only judged by its distinguished old boys but by the lives of the multitude James Sanford of former pupils who serve the local community with loyalty and devotion. Poole House 1991-1996 21st January 2012 Rev Michael Thistlewood 1945-1950 James died tragically as a result of a cycling accident in Singapore on 21 January 2012 aged 33 years. Whilst at school James was Deputy Head Boy and also Tom Saint Head of Poole House. He was Captain of the 2nd XV rugby team and rowed for the 1st VIII for which he was Tom Saint was born in awarded full school colours. James was awarded a Coxhoe, County Durham scholarship for art and design and won a number of prizes and he progressed including the Robson Cup for outstanding contribution to through Bow School the 6th Form. James was a petty officer in the Royal Navy during the 1930’s and in section of the Combined Cadet Force. 1938 he moved to the School into Pooleites. James went on to take a BA in French at University Tom was very sporty and College London where he also represented the University was particularly good at in the 1st VIII at Henley Regatta and other international althetics, shooting, rowing events. He was elected Captain of the Boat Club rowing and rugby, all of and awarded the Purple and Blue as a certificate of which he represented the school at some stage or another. distinction. James subsequently took a post-graduate MA He actually was Captain of Boats and Shooting and a in legal studies at Bristol University and began a training colour of the 1st XV. contract with Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP in 2004 in the City of London. James qualified into the Projects Group in He was made Head of Poole and School in 1943 and it was 2006 and met his fiancée Anna at the Firm. He left to join during this time he met his beloved wife to be, at the top of Norton Rose in 2007 and had been with Norton Rose in Chapel steps – she was Louie Craven, elder sister of Cass Singapore with Anna for approximately two years before and Colin Craven, who were also former pupils. his death.
Tom then went on to study medicine at Newcastle James continued his love of sports throughout his life University and he joined Walker Medical Group in 1952, including golf, ski-ing and diving. James was the son of shortly after his marriage to Louie. He became a highly Evelyne Sanford and the late Dennis Sanford OBE and respected Doctor in the community of Walker, Byker and brother of Charles. Longbenton and remained a partner of the Walker Medical for his entire career, providing GP services into Angus’s on His funeral service took place at St Leonard’s Church, the Coast Road and was the company GP for Fenwicks Ltd Shoreditch on 10 February 2012.
102 The Dunelmian Arthur Harrison Walker village team and managed to get a squashed ring on his finger, a scar on his eyebrow and “Funny Cricket School House (1941-1945) Knuckles” from his playing. 13th June 1927 - 27th July 2013 Sadly in 2009, Arthur lost the love of his life Lorna but said that it was Freemasonry that helped him through this Arthur’s early years and education. very dark time.
Arthur Walker was born in Esh Winning on the 13 June Work 1927 and was an only child. He went to Esh Winning Primary School and at the age of 14 won a scholarship to Whilst with the NCB Arthur was a prominent member of Durham School, where he spent most of his time as a BACUM – the NCB’s Management Union - where he was boarder in Bungites (School House) & where he always very involved and enjoyed high standing. He used eventually became a House Monitor. to be Quiz Master at the Union’s Annual Conference which was held yearly in Blackpool. All this was done in Sadly, Arthur’s mother died when he was only 12 years Arthur’s usual quiet way. He worked for most of his old but for those twelve years he led a very happy family career at the Team Valley Office and then at Graham life. His father remarried when he was 15. House. When he retired he was a Course Director at the Staff Training College. Arthur enjoyed life at Durham as it was such a happy family environment, especially having lost his mother at Freemasonry such a young age. He enjoyed cricket and played for the School 1st XI – rugby, where he played for the 1st XV - Worshipful Brother Arthur was a member of no less than 3 and athletics in which sport he achieved the fastest time Lodges, 3 Chapters, the Rose Croix and the Knights for one of the races which was not surpassed for a number Templars, holding high rank in all these degrees. The one of years. Arthur often reminisced about having Chapel Masonic event that most thrilled him was when on the Bell Report - which meant that you had to be up at the top 21st October 2009 he received his 50 Years Certificate, of chapel steps (often in a very great hurry…) before the having completed 50 years in Freemasonry! Arthur was a Cathedral clock bells stopped chiming at 9 a.m! superb mentor for the newer and younger Brethren - always offering friendship and guidance – and moreover, After Durham School, Arthur went on to study at Kings whenever asked to do so (and the occasions were many…) College, Newcastle - which was then part of Durham he could always be relied upon to step in at the last minute University – where he read for a degree in Mining to do any piece of work as he was a first-class ritualist. Engineering. He continued playing cricket - representing Kings College - and was also sponsored by the NCB and In addition, Arthur was always ready to provide support to the University to go to Germany and do a paper on mining and visit aged and infirm Masonic Brethren – one in Germany along the Ruhr Valley - this was around 1947 example being his many visits to Jack Marsden in Jack’s and the total devastation of the area had a profound effect care home at Thirsk, where they would talk at length on him. Whilst at University Arthur was nicknamed about the latest cricket scores. “Johnny” after the famed Johnny Walker whisky brand and of course we all remember that he did like a tipple! Finally, some simple facts that made the man Arthur graduated from University with a degree in Mining Engineering and subsequently worked for the NCB the Arthur loved sport but he wasn’t much good at singing rest of his life in various management positions. He also and when he was at Esh Winning school he was told to continued his sporting activities after leaving University. stand at the back with three other pupils and to mime but not sing! Family He was a great supporter of Sunderland Football Club and Arthur met his future wife Lorna (who was from his father used to take him to all the matches. He Bearpark) when he was 18 and she was 15 - at one of the subsequently became Chairman and Director of Crook Esh Winning Youth Fellowship Social Dances - as one did Town Football Club and even played against Bobby back then - and Lorna was, from that time onwards, the Robson (at cricket). At the NCB’s Staff Training College love of his life! Sadly his father passed away in 1948 he lectured the third Charlton brother who, he said, was when he was 21. Two years later Arthur married his Lorna the best of those three football players but wasn’t at Bearpark Church. Along came Edith in 1952 and then interested in the sport and so went into Mine Rescue. the second bundle of trouble – Marion - in 1956; and so was the happy family complete. They lived first of all As a Member of Durham County Cricket Club, Arthur with Grandma in Bearpark, then moved to Esh Winning, was at the test match where both teams were out in one then Crook and finally for the last years they lived at day! Last year he went with daughter Edith to Lords and Witton Gilbert, where Arthur played cricket for the local saw the Long Room and was found chatting to everyone and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
The Dunelmian 103 He enjoyed a visit to a “Spa” and thought that the massage was great and then did Requiescant in Pace some Yoga. He was always game to “have a go” at anything and was full of boyish enthusiasm. He could even text on his Name House Entered Left Died phone! Brian Caldwell Poole 1945 1951 January 2012 But the most important event for Arthur every year was Christmas, with all the Frederick J G Gill School 1945 1949 January 2012 family together. He was a generous, kind James Sandford Poole 1991 1996 January 2012 and loving man and a true believer Michael H Oxley School 1945 1953 February 2012 Christian - 24/7 - one who always put his family first and foremost and was in turn Barry D Perrott Poole 1945 1950 March 2012 adored by them all. James A Wilson School 1945 1951 April 2012 At their wedding Lorna carried a bouquet Julian Richards School 1939 1946 May 2012 of red roses and Arthur, for every single Geoffrey C Reay Poole 1943 1957 August 2012 year afterwards, bought her twelve red John B Hall School 1944 October 2012 roses on their Wedding Anniversary. Today 1941 on the coffin, amongst the white flowers, Richard G Ribchester Langley 1984 1989 31st October 2012 there lies one red rose - along with the David D Billinham Caffinites 1943 1948 January 2013 floral cricket bat in front! Norman J Bolam Langley 1970 1975 January 2013 You, like me, will all have very fond Godfrey W Clark Poole 1948 1954 February 2013 memories of this lovely man who was always very dapper, always wore shirt, tie, David G French School 1940 1946 March 2013 jacket, hat and highly polished shoes or, Michael G Thompson School 1947 1951 March 2013 failing that, a suit! Alexander M Greig School 1987 1992 March 2013 Arthur Walker, you were a Man for All Arthur H Walker School 1941 1945 July 2013 Seasons and our world – the world of Abdul Q Sher Caffinites 1935 1939 August 2013 family, friends and Masonic Brothers here assembled – is all the poorer for your Bryce Goldsbrough Poole 1979 1983 September 2013 passing to the Grand Lodge Above. We Michael Vallance Honorary 1972 1982 October 2013 shall miss you in sadness but remember John H Jacob Poole 1945 November 2013 you with joy in our hearts for having had 1942 the privilege of knowing you. Graham E Whitaker School 1950 1954 November 2013 Hugh Dillon Honorary 1956 1970 January 2014 R.I.P. Mark J Bushnell Honorary 1990 2014 March 2014 Colin B Gargett Poole 1951 1955 March 2014 Deryck P Walton Langley 1925 1928 May 2014 Jack Marsden Honorary 1948 1985 September 2014 Roger F Lord Caffinites 1938 1942 October 2014 Tom M C Saint Poole 1938 1943 October 2014 John E Coffell Langley 1984 1990 November 2014 Martin J D Hill School 1958 1961 January 2015 Derek J Willis Poole 1939 1943 January 2015 Paul Bull Caffinites 1988 1991 February 2015 Peter L Murray Caffinites 1949 1954 February 2015 Hugh W Stead Caffinites 1937 1942 February 2015 John A Robins Poole 1940 1945 April 2015 Robin J Walton School 1938 1942 May 2015
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