The Dunelmian 2014-2015
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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 Sports team photographs have been reproduced by kind permission of Gillman & Soame photographers and can be re-ordered by telephoning 01869 328200 Numerous photographs have been kindly reproduced by Mark Wilkinson Photography - markwilkinsonphotography.com The Dunelmian 1 The Dunelmian 2014-2015 Essential Information 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 2 The Dunelmian The Dunelmian 2014-2015 Essential Information 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 The Dunelmian 3 4 The Dunelmian House Reports 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 UVl Caffinites House 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.