ContentsArts The Foundation Head of Foundation’s of King Edward VI Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in Macclesfield, Cheshire Arts 5

Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, Sciences 11 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, School Trips 13 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Variae 22 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin Creative Work 28 Vice Chairman: D Wightman Rugby 38 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley, BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Hockey 43 J P Broomhead, BA, Withinlee, Withinlee Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield Mrs H D Densem, BA, Old Hall Cottage, Birtles, Macclesfield Cricket 45 M G Forbes BSc, 3 Bridge Green, Prestbury, Macclesfield J D Gartside, BA, CEng, 19 The Mount, Congleton Other Sport 48 Dr G C Hirst, MB, ChB, White Cottage, Upcast Lane, Alderley Edge Athletics 48 R F May, BA, Long Ridge, Sutton, Macclesfield J D Moore MA, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Junior Sports 48 Mrs A E Nesbitt BA, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield Football 48 Mrs A A Parnell BA, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield C R W Petty, MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield Netball 49 J K Pickup, BA, LL.B, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge Orienteering 49 W Riordan, BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield Rounders 50 Ex-Officio Governor: The Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield Skiing 50 Representative Governors Swimming 50 Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester Trampolining 50 A Dicken, Merry Bank, 11 Magnolia Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow, LL.B, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appendices Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Miss C M Andrew, 17 Madron Avenue, Macclesfield 1 Staff List 51 Mrs E N Gilliland, 26 Henbury Rise, Henbury, Macclesfield 2 Examination Results 54 Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester 3 Higher Education 57 D Wightman, The Old Rectory, 12 Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 59 Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Professor F M Burdekin, MA, PhD, F R Eng, FRS, 27 Springbank, Bollington, Macclesfield 5 Music Examinations 62 Officers of the Foundation Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne BSc, PhD, MEd Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA Solicitors: Messrs Daniels, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield

Auditors: Front cover: Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield The Bromley-Davenport Building Bankers: Photograph by Michael Patey-Ford National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield

 Head of Foundation’s Report

King’s really does continue to go from Unfortunately, it has not all been good At GCSE, 54% of grades were A* or A strength to strength at the moment. news this year and the sad loss of James (our best for five years) and a pass rate Most obviously, the opening of the Painton on a rugby tour to Argentina of 97% for A*-C grades was recorded. new Sixth Form Centre has been a was a terrible tragedy for us all. Our Sarah Gales, Hannah Hills, Natasha major boost for the whole foundation thoughts are with his family who have Perry and Rebecca Sugden all gained 10 and everyone is very excited about this been in constant contact with the school A*s. There were 13 examples of pupils development. In particular, the pupils over this troubled period. The service obtaining one of the five best marks in enthused greatly about the centre dur- for James was held at the beginning of the country in these examinations, our ing the first few weeks of term. The August and a large number of pupils, best performance by a long way. Sarah Bromley-Davenport Building, as it is governors and colleagues attended a Gales managed five of these despite now named, was officially opened packed St Michael’s for this memorial having taking her examinations when a by Mr William Bromley-Davenport, event. It is difficult to find positive year younger than the norm. Similarly Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, at the outcomes from such an event but I was Joschka Roffe, in the Boys’ Division, start of the Autumn Term 2007. The extremely proud of the school and the obtained one of the best five marks naming of this edifice places a seal way it reacted to this tragedy. Nothing in the country despite being a year 10 upon the relationship between King’s was too much trouble and everyone pupil sitting his GCSE a year early. and the Bromley-Davenport family went the extra mile to help a grieving These figures are a great tribute to the which reaches back over 500 years. family; the staff involved in the inci- effort of the pupils involved but none of Two of the original founders were dent behaved in the most professional this success would be possible without direct descendants of the present Lord of ways despite exceptionally trying the great commitment of the teaching Lieutenant and I do not know of any circumstances. staff who regularly give up so much of other school in the country that can On the other hand, there was cause their time outside the classroom. We boast such a relationship. for celebration in the summer as the all know that they work constantly on I am very grateful to the Governing annual examination results were pub- lessons and marking but it is the time Body for demonstrating vision and lished. At A level, nearly half of the that is sacrificed at lunchtime, after leadership in approving the financing results (42%) were A grades and the school and at weekends that makes of the building. Without the commit- pass rate was again 100%. The per- King’s the special place it is. Based on ment and expertise of Jonathan Spencer centage age of A/B grades was 73%, the simple philosophy that pupils who Pickup, the Director of Finance, this equalling the impressive record of last are happy to come to school do well, construction would not have been so year. Joe Ryan, Andrew Gales, Matthew staff give freely of their time. I am very successful and I would like to record Shribman and Peter Tutton all man- grateful to them for all that they have my thanks to him also. aged five A grades at A level. Joe and done and continue to do. Every year, I seem to report on a Andrew achieved this feat via four A The new academic year is a time Royal Visit to King’s and this year is no levels and two AS levels so that they for welcoming people and we have exception with Sophie, the Countess actually obtained six A grades in total. appointed some new colleagues as you of Wessex, meeting the school offic- 8 pupils obtained 4 A grades in their will see. These are nearly all as a result ers after landing her helicopter on the A level examinations and one third of of expansion as not many staff left us school grounds during a visit to the the year group produced 3 A grades last year. The numbers in the Founda- Heritage Centre last term. or better. tion stand at a record level as I write which is a testament to the educational provision on offer at King’s. All in all, the school is in very good heart. I must make mention of the Dickie Haresign Bursary which was awarded for the first time this year. Dickie was an almost legendary member of staff who sadly died at the end of 2006. Several former pupils donated funds to help launch this award to help talented youngsters at King’s who are of limited financial means. The Quincentenary Bursary Scheme, of which this fund forms a part, has now raised over a quarter of a million pounds in just five years. It is now helping over a dozen pupils in the Sixth Form at this very moment. This scheme predates the current obsession with demonstrating a public benefit. King’s has always seen its place as at the heart of the community and is demonstrating that in concrete terms on a daily basis. As always, the following pages reflect a massive amount of activity at King’s and I hope that you enjoy reading about our pupils and their achievements.  Hail & Farewell

Teaching Programme at Chester Uni- challenge of disproving its non-exist- Hail . . . versity College. ence. From there began a magnificent journey into the delights of religion Welcome to the following members Mrs Jane Harris who joined the and philosophy as she, by turns, of staff who joined King’s during the Bursar’s Department as the Accounts challenged, coaxed and cajoled her academic year 2006-2007. Clerk. students through its not-insignificant academic demands. Mr Zaheer Ahmed joined the Phys- Miss Ann Hunt replaced Anne Ma- However, Liz was so much more ics Department on the retirement of jor as part-time Lab Technician in than an excellent philosophy teacher. Anne Cohen. A graduate in Materials the Girls’ Division. She graduated in Since her arrival at King’s from Man- Science and Physics from the Univer- Chemistry with Applied Physics from chester Grammar School in 2000 and sity of Sheffield, he completed his MMU. her succession to become Head of PGCE at the University of Manches- the Religion and Philosophy Depart- ter. He taught in Oldham for the last Mr David Jones has also joined ment after John Nuttall’s departure, in four years. the Foundation as a part-time rugby September 2001, she had taken on a coach. number of roles that also embraced Miss Kirstin Bailey replaced Han- her humanitarian interests. Among nah Cumbes in the ICT Department Mrs Debi King has joined the Foun- these was her successful administra- on a part-time basis. She graduated dation Office. She is kept busy both tion of the school’s community action in Business Management from Leeds within work and, voluntarily, as programme, her oversight of a thriv- Metropolitan University and previous- Chairman of the Friends of King’s ing Amnesty International group and ly taught at Biddulph High School. Committee. Debi originally hails from her supervision of the excellent Fair the USA. Trade stall which supplied sixth form- Mrs Sue Bamberger left Upton Pri- ers with an endless stream of coffee, ory to join the Infants as a Teaching Ms Maria McMaster, an NQT, joined cakes and biscuits whilst simultane- Assistant, to replace Fiona Bremner, the Psychology Department to re- ously raising students’ awareness of and has recently completed a Foun- place Chris Buckland. She graduated those whose life conditions are harsh- dation Degree in Supporting Teach- in Psychology from the University of er than ours. ing and Learning. Manchester and has just completed That was what Liz was all about, her PGCE in Social Sciences and Citi- looking at the individual and asking Mrs Nicola Butterworth who joined zenship. important questions. In doing this, the Bursar’s Office as a secretary. she sometimes stepped on a few toes, Mr Andrew Puddephatt, also an but she appeared to take all that in Mrs Caroline Coleman joined the NQT, replaced Mike Hart in the Ge- her stride because she also knew how PE Department at Fence Avenue as ography Department. He studied Ge- many of her students left King’s with a part-time Games Coach, to replace ography at Newcastle University and lifelong skills in thinking, questioning Chris Barrick. She has been playing completed his PGCE at MMU. and challenging the status quo – and netball for over 30 years and currently there are few more durable tributes coaches 3 teams for Manchester Met- In October, we welcomed Mr Peter to a member of her profession than ropolitan University. Samuda, from Austria, as German that. So we shall all miss her warmth, Language Assistant, and Julien Toury enthusiasm and curiosity enormously Ms Sharon Collinson only moved as French Language Assistant. - but not half as much as the rhinoc- a short distance from Arighi Bianchi’s Three new Gap Year students, Lize eros in the corner of L1. joining the school to replace Paula Maartens from South Africa, Alex Percival in Reprographics. She is also Nicholson from Christchurch, New Joanne White who joined us as Vice kept busy by her son’s numerous Zealand and Scott Rees from New Principal of the Sixth Form in 2004. sporting activities. South Wales, Australia, joined the She settled into the role immediately Foundation in January 2007, replac- and was highly valued by students Mrs Lorraine Cunliffe joined the ing Jackson Board, James Stanley and and colleagues. Among her many re- Junior Division as an NQT. She com- Caitlin Boshoff. sponsibilities, she oversaw some of pleted her PGCE at MMU, having the areas of Sixth Form life that are graduated in Psychology. most dear to students, for example the Social and Charities Committee Miss Natalie Frith joined the Girls’ ... and Farewell and the Year Book. She organised Division as a Teaching Assistant and our best wishes for the future to: key social events, such as the Sixth (Notetaker) to replace Helen Whit- Form balls and the Leavers’ Morning, worth. Liz Pentreath as well as organising the prefects, It takes a rare sort of teacher to look the Peer Support team and the Sixth Miss Kiri Gore joined the Art De- after an invisible, inaudible, intangible Form Life evening. Whenever Jo was partment from Wilmslow High School rhinoceros like the one Liz Pentreath responsible for the organisation of an to cover Rachel Richards’ maternity kept in the corner of the Philosophy event, one could be absolutely confi- leave. A graduate in Design (Ceram- room, L1. Every year she used to in- dent that it would run smoothly. She ics) from Staffordshire University, she troduce a fresh group of sixth formers was always approachable, and her completed her PGCE at Bolton In- to the joys of her discipline by plac- sympathy and sound judgment were stitute and undertook the Graduate ing before them the epistemological important to countless Sixth Form

 Hail & Farewell students. Jo was also a gifted teacher things literary. As an examiner in A of Biology, which she taught in the Level Literature and A Level Language, Valete… three senior divisions. She was nota- students and colleagues reaped the James Painton bly generous with her time and was benefits of Kate's experience. Ever Everyone connected with King's was often to be seen giving extra help to willing to give up time to organise shocked and deeply saddened by students outside lessons. and co-ordinate theatre trips, revision the death of James Painton in a road During her three years at King’s, classes and the running of the Year 7 traffic accident on the last day of the Jo gained expertise in every aspect of Book Club, Kate immersed herself in School's rugby tour of Argentina. running a sixth form, and it was soon King's life. A witty, kind and modest James was immensely popular, an clear that she would make a first-rate colleague, Kate has left a lasting im- utterly charming young man of great head of sixth. Although we were very pression, and we wish her well in her integrity. He had spent eleven of his sorry to lose her, we were delighted new ventures. eighteen years as a pupil at King's. that her abilities were recognised in James won the Endeavour Cup in his her appointment as Head of Sixth Chris Randell, who joined King’s in first year in the Junior Division and Form at Stockport Grammar School, September, 2005. He taught French continued to show the same quali- where she had taught before joining throughout the senior school and also ties throughout his School career. He King’s. Jo has had a very busy year, played a key role in creating the new committed himself wholeheartedly to moving to a new house in Hayfield Spanish department. all that he did. as well as starting a new job. We are His earlier career had already in- James was a talented student, who most grateful to her for her fine work cluded a stretch working at Disney- gained good results at GCSE and A at King’s and wish her a happy and land Paris and this points to one of Level and would doubtless have con- successful future. his many qualities as a teacher: he is tinued to shine at university, where a performer, and, although he never he hoped to read Engineering. He Linda Turner, who was one of the had his head stuck inside a synthetic was an efficient School Prefect and, longest serving members of the Junior cartoon character costume, classes of a valued member of the Peer Support Division staff, having moved to King’s all age groups were consistently en- team, in which he helped younger from St Hilary’s School, Alderley Edge tertained and motivated by his quite boys to cope with School, and he in 1997. unique teaching style. His many visits successfully undertook the Silver and In fact, this was her second stint to France also gave him an extremely Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. as a teacher at King’s, as she initially authentic French accent and some of James threw himself into all that he taught Geography in the senior school the most convincing and expressive did, but his great love was for rug- during the late 1970s as a young re- Gallic body language ever seen in an by. He impressed his coaches as un- cruit, before leaving to start her fam- Englishman! doubtedly the most improved player ily. At the Junior Division, she initially Chris also organised the hugely of his year. He began the Sixth Form began teaching Year 4 children but successful Year 7 chateau trips for the as a stalwart of the Second XV but soon moved to Year 3, where she past two years, together with the sixth went on to become a key member of became a key member of the team form chateau trip in 2006. He threw the First XV, in which his speed was that has the vital job of setting the himself into the Spanish trips to Val- particularly valued. standards and values of the division. ladollid and Seville, where he will be Above all, James will be remem- Her calm manner and attention to remembered for convincing a large bered for his unfailing good humour. detail has welcomed scores of Year group of students, some of whom James's enthusiasm was infectious, 3 children over the past 10 years and should have known better, of some and to speak to him was always a countless parents have been soothed wildly bizarre and entirely fictitious positive experience. The great affec- by her down-to-earth and knowl- historical information. tion in which James was held was ev- edgeable advice. Chris also played a key role in the ident in the packed funeral service at Her influence on the successful de- musical life of the school, with shows St Michael's parish church, at which velopment of the Lower Juniors has like Salad Days and Songs from the six of his contemporaries spoke most been highly significant and she has Shows. movingly of him. developed the understanding and He leaves King’s to lead the Mod- The whole school community joins record-keeping required in the area ern Languages Department at Alder- in its sympathy for his many friends, of Learning Enhancement. She will ley Edge School for Girls. We are sure his relatives and, in particular, his par- leave to spend more time with her he will take no time in stamping his ents and his sister, Sophie. family, but we hope that we will still personality on that department and keep in touch. we wish him well.

Kate Robinson, who arrived at King's And to . . . in 2002, from Henbury High School Clare Frankish where she had been Head of English. Kiri Gore Kate's calm efficiency was immediate- Mark Jeffrey ly apparent and students responded Lynn Knight, and positively to her lively and engaging Ann Walker lessons. Within the Department, she was always first port of call to offer advice, suggestions and answers,from her vast wealth of knowledge on all

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in the robotic challenge phase of the competition. The same team also had to present a research topic on how nanotechnology is currently used and how it could be improved for the benefit of mankind. This was a real challenge, but with some magnificent research work on how nano-robots could be used to deliver cancer-kill- ing drugs to affected areas, the team made their preparations carefully. It took a huge effort not only from the competing team, but also from a group of about twenty-five club regu- lars to organise the series of robotic tasks and learn to programme the ro- bot to carry out these jobs. The team pare some suitable Roman foods. The had to deliver medicine to a bone, to Classics slaves produced the goods and all the release a nano-thread to lift a truck A Roman soldier visits children arrived in fantastic Roman and to make a nano-motor operate, In May 2007, all the girls and boys garb for the day. It all began with a as well as sorting cells of different col- who were studying Latin in Year 9 fashion show, modelling togas, tunics ours. All of this was done with Lego welcomed a visit from a Roman sol- and sandals. There were a number of pieces and took a long time to de- dier, Jefficus. During his lively talk, Imperial family members and, mostly, velop using the pupils’ imaginations Jefficus described his life in the Ro- wealthy Roman ladies with jewellery and lots of testing to see what would man army from recruitment to re- and elaborate hair styles. Other activi- happen. It must be said, without the tirement. He displayed an authentic ties included mosaic making, writing back-up team, the actual competition selection of weapons and uniform, prayers to the goddesses and chariot entry would not have been finished some of which pupils were invited to races. It was a very full day! and these students deserve as much demonstrate. Pupils marvelled at the credit as the team that attended the depth of his knowledge and ability to event. communicate. After a stimulating and Competition day was at the Jaguar memorable session, pupils were well Design and Technology car plant in Halewood and King’s informed and interested in all aspects Lego League competed against schools from of the Roman army. Budding engineers from both the across the area. The team’s original LFA Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions took part in approach to the presentation, in the this year’s firstLego League Challenge form of a drama, was well received Roman Chester that revolved around the theme of na- and the team, quite rightly, won this Year 4 visited Chester at the start of notechnology. Pupils from Year 7 to part of the competition. King’s was the school year to find out about Year 10 were involved from Septem- the noisiest and most supportive Roman soldiers and Roman towns. ber to Christmas with the develop- team on the day and really enjoyed The children completed three differ- ment of a robot to tackle a set of tasks the experience of competition. The ent activities, based at the Grosvenor robots performed well on the table, Museum, during the day. One activ- too. The team reached the semi final ity was a visit to the Roman Galleries with smooth, controlled performanc- where pupils looked at various arte- es, but lost to the eventual winners at facts, models and a number of grave- this stage. stones from Roman Chester. The mu- All those pupils who took part on seum also organised some ‘hands-on’ the day received a Silver Crest award activities looking at the jobs archae- for their involvement. The most im- ologists might do, even looking at a portant thing was the enjoyment and skeleton. A favourite part of the day enthusiasm shown by all those in- was marching with a Roman soldier volved in the competition. The team around Chester in replica armour and aims to go higher next year - to win helmets. The children learned a lot the regional, then the national and, about baths and toilets, as well as the perhaps, take the trip to America for Roman army and amphitheatres! the world championships. Here’s hoping! Roman Banquet If any parent would like to become To complete their study of the Ro- involved as a helper, or as engineer- mans, Year 4 celebrated with a ban- ing support, then please get in touch. quet and a day of fun Roman ac- It would be great to see more ideas tivities. Pupils were invited, by the and more support coming through to goddesses, to attend the banquet and help the engineers of tomorrow. advised to order their slaves to pre- JN

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confidently handled by Stuart Gre- cast played their parts with great flair, Drama sham while Jenny Campbell’s energet- discipline and enthusiasm. This was a Cumberland Street ic portrayal of his lover, Cunégonde, most moving and thought-provoking Cabaret Voltaire demonstrated excellent diction and event. The Dramatic Society, this year, vocal control. Joshua Wood clearly rel- Alex Smith presented an unusual double bill ished the part of the incorrigible Pan- of plays based on the writings of gloss, while Scarlett Collins exploited Girls’ Division GCSE Drama Voltaire. The first half of the- pro all the comic potential of the Woman The Year 10 Drama students at gramme was an adaptation of Za- With One Buttock, showing herself to Fence Avenue produced creative and dig, which traced the comic adven- be adroit in her use of accents as she thought-provoking work during the tures of a man who tries always to changed from one role to another. year, of which the department and be virtuous in a world where dishon- The humour of the production had a girls were extremely proud. They esty seems to offer greater rewards. strikingly modern feel which the com- wanted an opportunity to perform James Siddall stepped into the ti- mitted cast delivered with gusto. It for family and friends, so, over two tle role just three weeks before the was hard to believe that the work was evenings, as many audience members opening night, when Leo Thomp- almost two hundred years old: Vol- as possible were squeezed into the son was admitted into hospital; Tom taire may have had serious intent in drama studio. The varied programme Bamford took over James’ original his writing, but he certainly knew how that was presented to the audience role, Cador, and there was further re- to entertain his audience and the cast provided a superb end to two and shuffling of parts throughout the cast, knew how to bring it to life on stage. half terms of super work. making the final stages of rehearsal The show was stage managed by Rob a nerve-wracking affair. By the first Winstanley and the technical crew Year 7 Performance Evening performance, however, all the ac- was headed by Matt Rigg under the On 15 May 2007, every Year 7 girl tors were word perfect and assured guidance of Dr Craig, Miss Acharya took part in a performance evening in their roles. The audience could not and Mr Walker. held in Fence Avenue’s hall. Families have known from the confident de- FW and friends were invited to support livery that any problems had befallen the girls as they presented dance and the cast and they responded with Fence Avenue drama devised from their studies in enthusiasm to the wit and absurd- In February, the Girls’ Division pre- class. 7LCP performed Shakespeare’s ity of Voltaire’s philosophical tale. sented Joan Littlewood’s Oh What A As You Like It, directed by Linda Pal- The production employed physi- Lovely War. The audience was trans- azzo. 7ESc performed a whole-group cal theatre techniques and the hard ported back to the early twentieth dance/drama and, later, presented working actors each played a variety century in a dramatised version of improvisations about Safi, a spon- of roles as well as narrating the ac- events in the First World War. With a sored child in West Africa. 7GG cre- tion. With the emphasis on ensem- sharp script and humorous tone, the ated a whole-group drama about the ble playing, it is difficult to pick out play kept the audience enraptured mysterious Darkwood Manor and its individual performances for special throughout. owner, Mr Brown. They also demon- comment, but Jamie Holland’s Machi- Naomi Gibson and Naomi Gildert strated their versatility by performing avellian Arimazes and Oliver Gil- guided the audience through history speeches from the witches in Mac- man’s downtrodden fisherman were as the MCs. Alex Smith was a bull- beth and by ending the evening with played with great style and verve, ish General Sir Douglas Haig - a con- a dance/drama piece. Every student while Timi Dina proved himself trast to the empathy of the nurse, was professional and disciplined. skilled in his use of mime and Alex played by Victoria French. All the They performed with confidence and Hughan connected with the audience headed for home with the buzz and with a natural flair for comic timing. thrill of having performed to a live Fortunately, Leo Thompson recovered audience. from his operation in time to be able CPT to play a minor role in the production and distinguished himself by joining Le Cirque Magique that select group of pupils who have Pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 were once been involved in a school production again visited by the European Thea- every year of their senior school career. tre Company at the start of the Spring The second half of the programme Term. was the more familiar Candide. The They helped an injured clown to grim humour of the piece was well recover, chose his outfit, served him handled by an energetic cast who, drinks and cheered him up. They again, used physical theatre to cre- also met a naughty talking monkey, ate battles, shipwrecks and to follow who taught them to sing and dance Candide’s ludicrous misadventures in French. from Westphalia to the New World They had a lot of fun whilst speak- and back again to Europe. The en- ing, interacting and taking part in a tire cast remained on stage through- special theatre workshop. out the performance, working with great self discipline and imagination. The eponymous hero, Candide, was

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Nursery Nativity When we arrived, Dr Craig gave king table manners, for burping was Whoops-A-Daisy Angel was the us worksheets which contained ques- encouraged and no forks or spoons nativity play that the Nursery Class tions about each of the different fea- were used, and liked being waited performed to a packed audience of tures of the castle and also a plan of on by slaves, the teachers and mums, parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles its layout. After a short walk from the and by being allowed to shout for and carers. The majority of the chil- car park, we arrived at the Informa- their food. Altogether it was a very dren were only three years old, but tion Centre and shop. We then set off memorable day and a great experi- they wowed their audience with sing- towards the castle, went swiftly past ence. ing, actions, dancing and costumes. the portcullis and to the first tower. This was a lovely start to the Nurs- Dr Craig told us that the Lord would Macclesfield Museum ery’s Christmas festivities. have slept there. We carried on back Year 3 children went to the Maccles- After the children’s performance, the way we came and looked at the field Museum in West Park to learn the parents enjoyed a cup of coffee battlements, portcullis and sea views. about the ancient Egyptians. The chil- and a mince pie before they collected Conwy Castle is situated on the coast dren spent a morning being archae- their excited stars from the Nursery and the sea would have also been a ologists studying Egyptian artefacts Classroom. natural defence to prevent attacks on and investigating when the artefacts the castle. might have been made and the mate- We then went through what would rials that they were made from. They have been the kitchen. This reminded then dressed up as Egyptians and English us of the fish and chips we were going looked at the fascinating exhibition Three theatre productions were to have for lunch! We also looked at in the museum. They saw a mummy viewed over the course of the year. the Outer Ward and Inner Ward. Just case and some everyday objects from The first was a visit to the Lowry before lunch we went up the tower Ancient Egypt. The museum even Theatre to see To Kill a Mockingbird. and met up with some of the other has a real mummified hand and a The group was delighted by an ex- classes. Then we went down to the mummified bird! In the afternoon, cellent portrayal of Scout and some harbour and went in groups of eight the children made their own papyrus clever use of flashback in a gripping to the fish and chip shop. They were and even had time to draw Egyptian courtroom scene in what was a very delicious. We finally had a quick look hieroglyphs on some ready-made pa- enjoyable and moving play. around the west barbican and then pyrus. The next trip involved a journey walked along the town walls back to LC over the Pennines to the West York- the coaches. shire Playhouse to see Macbeth. Over Seeing a castle in real life helped Dunham Massey fifty Year 9 pupils travelled and- ex us to understand better what we had Year 2 children took a step back in perienced what was generally judged already learnt in the classroom, and it time when they visited the Dunham to be a worthwhile but slightly mixed was also a great day out. Massey estate this term. They be- production. Lady Macbeth was thought Harry Frost and Jamie Hammill came Victorian servants for the day, to be very strong, the performance in and learnt how hard life really was the sleep walking scene being pow- Houlgate Dark Age Village for servants in the big house. They erfully harrowing: her husband was At the end of April, on a warm and enjoyed doing the laundry, making less convincingly portrayed, but yet sunny Monday, Year 4 visited Houl- beds, baking biscuits and setting ta- again, the Porter almost stole the gate Dark Age Village at Murton Park. bles. They also gained an insight into show, climbing up from the depths of On arrival, Eric the Viking met the the life of a game keeper. They had the pit to entertain us. group and gave the children an in- great fun tracking poachers through Finally, Year 11 examination groups troduction to the day and handed out the woods and searching for partridge visited Bolton Octagon where Death costumes. The boys, girls and mums eggs in the undergrowth. of a Salesman, their set text, was be- dressed up in their Viking outfits and ing staged. All enjoyed a sound pro- set off for the village. duction, enabling them to cement There, they met Lief and asked their knowledge and understanding permission to join the village where Resource Centres of the play and its issues. Willy Lo- he lived. The group was only allowed The Information Resource Centres are man more than fulfilled his role as to stay if all promised to work hard. exciting places: annually new tech- the central character in what is quite One ‘family’ was trained as guards nologies develop and new authors rightly recognised to be a huge part. and was kept busy warning the vil- are published. The Learning Resource lagers about suspicious strangers. Centres reflect all this in new initia- Another did housework, grinding up tives and activities, and in the Girls’ wheat grain for flour and collecting Division Resource Centre, new music History firewood. The farming was tiring and keyboards have enhanced the com- Year 7 Boys at Castell Conwy not very interesting, but real Viking puter facilities that were already in On Friday 23rd March, Year 7 boys children had to do that for a whole place. visited Conwy Castle in Wales for the day. The group made cresset lamps to The year’s activities began with day. After registration, we got on the burn fish oil when it got dark. our annual Holiday Reading Com- Bostock’s coach and set off. The ride When My Lady arrived, all had to petition. King’s pupils certainly read took about one and a half hours, but be on their very best behaviour, as everywhere! The winning entry in the it was fun and enjoyable! she was fierce! The banquet was fun Girls’ Division was Lara Knowles, pic- – the children were impressed by Vi- tured on a roller coaster at Walt Dis-

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Our aim, as always is to encourage rangements with the Big Band, and and develop King’s pupils as readers, the sight of a Training Wind Band so and these activities, in conjunction large that the stage was almost too with information skills lessons, should small. The String Orchestra enjoyed mean every pupil leaves school con- the first of its two annual weekends fident in the use of information in all at Trigonos, North Wales, to prepare its many forms. for this concert, their second visit be- ing in March. Meanwhile, Mrs Beesley was pre- Music paring the school choirs for the Over the years, King’s musicians Christmas festivities, beginning with have raised many thousands of the Foundation Choir’s singing of the pounds for charity. This year began in Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in a very busy way for one member of Chester Cathedral on 5th December, the department. To celebrate Mozart’s followed two days later by the BFC 250th birthday and to raise money for and Girls’ Division Choir giving a Christian Relief Uganda, the continu- King’s Sings concert, with Mr Sykes ation of Maria’s Care which set up and the Percussion Ensemble in excit- on orphanage and school in Uganda ing form. There were only two days to and now provides medical and den- breathe before the Foundation Choir ney World and, in the Boys’ Division, tal care and the like, the Director of joined the Northern Chamber Orches- the winner was Joe Hendley, photo- Music spent six hours on a late Sep- tra in their Christmas Concert in the graphed in the exact location of the tember Saturday performing all eight- Heritage Centre, then repeated the events described in Sandi Tostvig’s een of Mozart’s three-movement pi- carol service in St Michael’s Church Hitler’s Canary. ano sonatas. This sponsored Mozart on the penultimate evening of term. Open morning in October saw the Marathon was very well supported The Spring term highlights were Alan Cooper Library in Cumberland throughout the day and finished with two Musical Soirées, containing per- Street decorated as it was a hundred a relaxing Cheese and Wine party, the formances by musicians studying Mu- and fifty years ago, in celebration of whole event raising over four thou- sic at GCSE and A Level, their per- the original opening of the building. sand pounds. formances being recorded as part of Fence Avenue took up the theme with This was not the only new ven- their course. There were some superb a complementary display of girls’ ed- ture of the Autumn term: Mrs Barratt performances, as good as could be ucation of the period. Both boys and arranged a hugely successful Year expected from any pupils of this age, girls dressed up as Victorian pupils 8 Boys’ Division Music Evening in and it is only a pity that the audiences and there were some Victorian les- mid-November, with ninety five boys are rather small for these events. One sons to try. Using current technology performing to an audience of three would expect the A2 candidates in in the form of internet websites, the hundred parents, grandparents and Year 13 to offer the most advanced lives of the class of 1856 were traced. siblings. There were songs about cur- items, the requirement being a twen- This was a fascinating piece of re- rent political issues, a Football Can- ty-minute recital, and the audience search, revealing that whilst many pu- tata and The Time of Our Lives, with was not disappointed, with Charlotte pils remained in the local area, others singing in up to four parts and ac- Murray giving a beautiful song recital travelled the world: to Australia and companiment from Year 8 instru- and Sam Lea presenting an excellent, the Caribbean for example. mentalists, assisted by Sixth Form varied recital on percussion, piano World Book Day was celebrated musicians. Each form performed and voice. All the GCSE and AS/A2 by a visit from poet, entertainer and items from the Year 7/8 curriculum, pupils would go on in the Summer to football fan, Paul Cookson, who kept prepared in class, including some of acquit themselves superbly, maintain- Year 8 boys and girls enthralled with their own compositions, and very en- ing the tradition of excellent results his football poetry and chants. A very tertaining rhythm pieces played on in public examinations in Music at successful inter-house book quiz brooms, plastic bottles, cake tins and King’s. followed. The winning teams were basket balls, in the manner of Stomp. The beginning of the Summer term Gawsworth girls and Adlington boys. There were ensembles of guitars (14 was notable for another charity occa- The quiz will definitely be on the pro- electric and 2 miked acoustic), saxo- sion, the performance of an evening gramme for next year, perhaps con- phones, trumpets and a Year 8 band. of Songs from the Shows in aid of the cluding with an inter-site inter-house This was a sensational evening which East Cheshire Hospice. This wonder- final. looks set to become an annual feast, ful evening of great singing and danc- Other competitions throughout the if Mrs Barratt emerges from the dark- ing was organised and performed by year have tested the pupils’ general ened room. just twelve pupils, two Year 11 girls, book knowledge, celebrated Enid A week later, the Autumn Instru- one Year 12 girl, and five girls and Blyton Day, quizzed the boys about mental Concert contained a wide four boys from Year 13, accompanied what the teachers read, and conclud- variety of outstanding performances by the piano, and with former pu- ed with the boys trying their hand by the Jazz Band, Big Band, Train- pil, Will Soutter, on drums. The solo at guessing the final sentence of The ing Wind Band, Wind Band, String singing, ensembles and entertaining Deathly Hallows, the seventh and fi- Orchestra and Foundation Orchestra. introductions were all of outstanding nal book of the Harry Potter series, Particular memories include the Sixth quality and would not have disgraced before the publication date. Form Chamber Choir singing jazz ar- a professional troupe.

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The Spring Instrumental Concert at With wonderful food and spontane- expected characters made an appear- the beginning of May, squeezed into ous (or even prepared) entertain- ance; a dashing Robin was played by the Cumberland Street Hall just before ment, this was a good send-off to a Rowena Moores and the gentle Maid exam desks took over, was another cohort of Year 13 pupils of a number Marion by Hannah Barker. John le reminder of the combination of high and quality that the school has rarely Moignan was hilarious as the das- musical quality and sheer enjoyment had in one year group. Final events tardly Sheriff of Nottingham and as a which is the hallmark of concerts at of a school year are always tinged troop of merry men bravely helped King’s. It is hard to decide who en- with sadness, as pupils with whom Robin save the village folk from the joys themselves more, the audience we have enjoyed so much music for Sheriff’s plots, all the children had the or the performers. many years, in class and in choirs, or- chance to deliver lines and they sang The choirs were not forgotten, chestras and bands, move on to pas- the catchy songs with enthusiasm. however, with the BFC going to the tures new. Friendships for life have The audience enjoyed some expert Isle of Wight on a three-day mini-tour been forged through mutual passion song and dance numbers and com- (below) with Mrs Beesley, Mrs Pyatt, for music, but we miss them and are ic timing well beyond that expected Mrs Barratt and Dr Pattison, giving delighted to see so many of them from 8 and 9 year olds. concerts that had rave notices in the when they return as audience mem- In December, the division began the press and local audiences clamour- bers at King’s concerts and services. month in festive spirit with a Christmas ing for return visits. The end of term Sadly, we also said farewell this Concert. Items were performed by the saw two splendid evenings of varied year to one of our outstanding team Brass Group, Guitar Ensemble, Wind, music, a Year 7-9 Musical Soirée full of instrumental staff, Sara Napier, Brass and Percussion Ensemble, Jun- of winning performances from the who has been a wonderful piano ior Strings and the Flute and Recorder House Music Competition, followed teacher to so many young pupils over Group. The Upper and Lower Junior the next day by a superb King’s Sings many years. She decided to retire Choirs sang, highlights being a gentle in the Macclesfield Methodist Church, from piano teaching to pursue other carol, O Come, Little Children sung by with charismatic singing from the avenues. We wish her all the best for the pure voices of Year 3 and Year 4 BFC, Girls’ Division Choir and Foun- the future. children, and a new arrangement of dation Choir, the whole evening be- AKG Away in a Manger sung by Years 5 ing recorded and a CD, Make a Joyful and 6. Talented Year 5 and 6 soloists Noise, now being available from the Junior Division offered individual items and played school. In November, Year 4 presented a with impressive confidence. The year ended with a great oc- musical version of the tale of Robin The Junior Carol Service was held casion, the Foundation Choir dinner. Hood, entitled Hoodwinked! All the at St. Michael’s Church on 14th De-

 Arts cember. The Christmas story was pre- nights were outstanding for the chil- commented on their lovely sound, sented through a mixture of songs, dren’s efforts and commitment. clear diction and presentation. The readings and drama. Each year group The term ended with a thoughtful children were delighted to return to performed as a choir and they all Easter Service, led by Years 3 and 4. school with a silver cup for the tro- sang a piece written by the Christian The Junior Strings opened the service phy cabinet. composer, Graham Kendrick. 6JEB with an instrumental version of Lord The Junior School Music Festival mimed to the story of The Night the of the Dance and then Lower Junior happened in the penultimate week Angels Sang which tells of the ap- children presented Hosanna! - a mu- of the term and gave all the children pearance of the heavenly hosts from sical re-telling of the events of Holy a reason to continue practising. Mrs. the shepherds’ perspective. Tradi- Week. They sang seven songs in all, Barratt, Mrs. Beesley, Mr. Green and tional carols were sung by the whole and Year 4 children read the relevant Mrs. Pyatt all adjudicated and gave congregation, expertly accompanied bible passages. A talk by Rev. Jeremy encouraging comments to the chil- by Mr. Green and, with a final uplift- Tear led to careful thought about the dren, and we must thank the talented ing descant to O Come All Ye Faithful, Easter eggs we receive. Mrs. Soutter, who also stepped in at it was a joyful, moving occasion and In May, a choir of thirty four Year the very last minute to adjudicate a a lovely way to end a busy term. 6 children entered the Alderley Edge few classes. Stickers and rewards The Macclesfield and Bollington Music Festival. They had to sing two were given to all performers and Schools’ Music Festival was held in contrasting pieces and had only just certificates went to those awarded a March and King’s Year 5 children, over three weeks to prepare for the position in the class. This is a house along with nine other local primary competition but, true to form, they competition and when all the points schools gave a wonderful concert at learnt their notes and words in record were totalled, Tatton were victorious. the Leisure Centre. The cantata this time. Mrs. Lea enjoyed working with Year 5 winners then performed at the year was Rainbow Spectacular by them on the finer points of the mu- Prizegiving concert a week later. Debbie Campbell. The story present- sic such as phrasing and dynamics At the Summer Concert, the Wind, ed all the colours of the rainbow as and it certainly paid off as they were Brass and Percussion Ensemble played different characters who eventually awarded first prize. The adjudicator the theme from Thunderbirds and the joined together to form a rainbow String Ensemble delighted the audi- and chase the grey skies away. The ence with Let’s Go Dutch! The Year 3 school’s individual item was present- choir sang and the Junior Brass Band ed by all the Year 5s who sang Swing of cornets, trumpets, French horns Low, Sweet Chariot in three parts, with and a euphonium played three splen- actions! All the singing on the evening did pieces under the direction of Mr. was superb and King’s children not Brown. The Flute and Recorder group only thoroughly enjoyed themselves, played a medley of folk tunes and the but also impressed the audience with Competition Choir had a chance to their good behaviour and focus dur- show off their winning performance. ing the concert. Year 6 winners from the Music Festi- The Year 6 musical this year was val performed solos and the concert Joseph and the Amazing Technicol- ended with the Year 5/6 choir singing our Dreamcoat. This is a difficult three songs, including a lively per- musical for younger children as it re- formance of Car Wash with suitable quires much stamina and many dance actions. It was a most enjoyable con- numbers: some children spent several cert from our young performers and weeks sorting out their left foot from a fitting way to end another busy and their right and were amazed at how successful musical year. much hard work was involved. How- AJL ever, with extra help from staff and a dedicated team of parents, the chil- Infants’ Summer Concert dren presented a show full of colour King’s Infants presented a colour- and pizzazz! Ruairidh Nichols sang ful version of a tale of four animals the role of Joseph beautifully and he that team up and take to the road was ably supported by the five nar- in search of adventure. The animals rators, Eve Thomas-Davies, Hattie stumble across a group of robbers McCance, Jack Hammersley, Daniel and their ‘singing’ scares the robbers Percival and Maria Maximous. Amelia so much that the robbers determine Woodruff was excellent as Pharaoh never to steal again! with an incredibly accurate imper- Max Turner, Alice Robinson, Nata- sonation of Elvis. The children ap- sha Salem and Toby Spencer-Pickup peared as Ishmaelites, Adoring Girls, were delightful in the main roles. Potiphar and his courtiers, Pharaoh’s All the infants featured as narrators, Teds and of course, Joseph’s eleven donkeys, dogs, cats, roosters, robbers brothers. With art deco scenery pro- and woodland folk and each class duced by Phil Atkinson and lighting performed a special song and dance, effects from Simon Leah, the three much to the delight of their families.

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for the Ginkgo Meadow, showing and the general science Egg Race in Biology interested children around our own which students had a week to design Zoological Club wildlife area. The school was also and make from household rubbish a This incredibly popular lunchtime presented with a beautifully carved catapult that would fire a ping-pong club continues to thrive at Fence Av- wooden frog by Macclesfield ranger, ball a set distance. The eventual win- enue. It runs every lunchtime in the Ed Pilkington, and this will be placed ners used a combination of rubber Biology Department. The four corn in the Ginkgo Meadow. bands, egg boxes, yoghurt pots, string snakes, Pythagoras, Algebra, Pluto and candles successfully to land their and Artemis continue to be star attrac- Year 3 Minibeasts Science ping-pong ball in the middle of the tions. The care of these animals is the It was raining and not quite the weath- target. The whole of Year 8 took part girls’ full responsibility. er that had been hoped for, but, un- in this event and it was judged by stu- Recent additions to the club are daunted, fifty-one children, four staff dents from the School’s Gifted and fourteen Land Hermit crabs, whose and three brave parents set off for a Talented Programme. Year 7 and Year antics can be viewed via Crab Cam full day’s visit to Quarry Bank Mill, 8 students also competed at Manches- on the school intranet. The cheeki- hoping to learn more about the River ter University in the Royal Society of est of the lot became affectionately Bollin and its mini-beasts. Great fun Chemistry annual science competi- known as Nipper after he launched was had pond dipping, and many in- tion, which involved solving a murder an attack on Mrs Broadly one lunch- teresting creatures were found and and creating a new dye for clothing. time. The club has attempted marking identified including mayfly larvae, gi- these animals in order to study their ant water boatmen and even leeches. behaviour. Unfortunately, they keep In the woods, much exploring swapping shells! They also seem to took place and, again, many mini- have some sort of Escape Committee beasts were collected and observed. going and there have been several es- A huge honeybee, millipedes, slugs capees. and a very unusual yellow ladybird The club is presently setting up a were amongst the creatures found. marine tank using a very generous Despite the heavy showers, each donation from The Friends of King’s. group bravely completed the experi- To date, the club has its very own ments on the River Bollin. Floating Nemo, along with a variety of other dog biscuits yet again proved ideal invertebrate life. The beautiful danc- for measuring the speed of the riv- ing shrimps are particularly fun to er and a game of pooh sticks over a watch. The activity in this tank can be bridge was great fun. viewed thanks to Marine Cam, again The children learned many interest- on the school intranet. ing facts about how the woods were For the second year running, the managed by the National Trust and Zoological Club enjoyed taking part they often excelled themselves with in the RSPB Big School Bird Watch. their knowledge. On the way back to The girls spend many busy lunch- school, the number of very sleepy- times overseeing the well-being of eyed children and adults that there the animals, fish and stick insects that was testified to a very busy, worth- they keep. The girls are resourceful, while and fun-packed day. This year a large number of local enthusiastic, and pleasurable com- LT junior schools were invited into the pany. school to join science workshops. So HLB far, three schools have attended the events. The workshops are run jointly Wildlife Week by staff and students from the Girls’ Monday May 21st was the beginning General Science Gifted and Talented Programme. Ac- of the Junior Division’s annual wild- Fence Avenue tivities included meeting the resident life week. Pupils took part in quizzes There has been a large number of snakes, exploding hydrogen, making and competitions, followed nature events and activities this year. All of putty and, of course, exploding jelly trails, identified plants and trees and Year 8 attended a lecture, based on babies. The events have proved very learned about birds of prey and bats. energy, given by Dr Bunhead from successful and the school looks for- Mrs Roberts’ superb photographs pro- the television show, Brainiacs. After ward to inviting many more schools vided a highly colourful backdrop in a series of excellent demonstrations, in the future. the Junior Division Entrance Hall that he finished by firing a potato, at two The Rainow Cub Scout group also introduced a number of specimens hundred miles per hour, through a made its biannual visit. Thirty-five of plant life for the children to study. tennis racket, to make chips. The stu- cubs, boys and girls, and their lead- Jane Hemmingway from Broadwings dents then spent the rest of the day ers, spent an evening in the Chemis- Birds of Prey brought some tawny designing cures for snakebites and try department at Cumberland Street and little owls for the children to see scorpion stings as well as using the making crystals, firing rockets across and other visitors came from Cheshire museum’s large number of interactive the labs and making slime to take Bat Group and Lower Moss Wood Ed- exhibits. home. This event is a regular in the ucational Nature Reserve. Children Science week was again a huge calendar and is always a very enjoy- from the Nature Club acted as guides success with the annual science quiz able experience.

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high quality rocks at affordable pric- Rules impose a restriction of two Crest Awards es. The shop was open for just one teams per school, so a school-based Scientific research and problem solv- week and, during that time, Raife and round of competition was organised ing is the name of the game! Sever- Isaac completely sold out of rocks, to choose our top two teams to enter al groups of Year 8, 9 and 10 girls so that more were urgently ordered. the initial heats at Salford University. completed CREST Awards this year at The most popular were shark’s tooth John Whitehurst, Joe Banks, James Fence Avenue. The aim of the scheme fossils and agate geodes. This highly Fox, Christian Bridge, and Charlotte is to encourage industry linked prob- successful and popular event will be Turner explained the exceptionally lem-solving work in science and tech- repeated next year. high tides in the Bay of Fundi in terms nology areas. Areas of research in- of forced oscillations and resonance, cluded: the greenhouse effect, tissue and were highly commended by the culturing and seed germination. judges. HLB Fiona Sneddon, Verity Cross, Simon Physics Anderson, and Emily Nesbitt, gave a Cumberland Street Physics Club memorable presentation on terminal Those year 9 students who attended velocity with the aid of lemonade bot- Geology the Physics Club this year started tles, washing up liquid and golf balls. This year’s introductory fieldwork by exploring the properties of tem- They won through to the Liverpool in the Peak District was carried out perature sensitive film and then con- and Manchester Regional Grand Final successfully and we were fortunate sidered how it might be used as a at Daresbury Research Laboratories, enough to have good weather. Sedi- thermometer in fish tanks. The next where they gave another polished mentary successions of Mam Tor and project, which the students particular- presentation, much admired by the Odin’s Mine were among some of the ly enjoyed, was to build, using basic judges. Coming joint third, each stu- field sites visited. Good weather man- components, a simple electric mo- dent in the team was awarded a copy aged to stay with us later in autumn tor. They then went on to discover of the book, Black Holes, Wormholes term, for the Y13 coursework field how the performance of a motor de- and Time Machines further to encour- trip. pends on factors such as the number age their physics research. Before Easter, the Lower Sixth of turns of the coil and the strength PI sailed for the Isle of Arran for a week- of the magnets. Prompted by their long field course. After being -enter findings, they decided to investigate tained on the voyage across to the is- methods by which the strength of a land by a practice lifeboat launching, magnet could be measured firstly by Psychology the rich and varied geology of Ar- using an ordinary compass and then On 16 March a number of Year 12 ran provided the focus for the week with a more advanced digital flux me- Psychology students made their way ahead. A sacred geological site, James ter. to Manchester to a course entitled, Hutton’s world famous unconformity ZA Offender Profiling and Beyond:- Fo was visited and dinosaur footprints rensic and Investigative Psychology. and monster millipede tracts were Fence Avenue Physics and Science The course lasted the whole day and found. All the students survived the Club was presented by leaders in the field experience and, with plenty of seals, Year 7 and 8 students have attend- of forensic psychology. During the we saw almost as much wildlife as ed sessions held every Wednesday day the students learned about serial geology. One student even admitted lunchtime in A6. They have made killers and how they tend to operate, to dreaming about rocks whilst on the water rockets, quiz games, silly putty, about eyewitness testimony and how field course! model helicopters and crystal Christ- unreliable it can be, about predicting As term ended, the several tons mas trees. The students also helped domestic violence and how to locate of rock and fossil specimens (it cer- to look after the hermit crabs and a murderer through techniques like tainly felt like it) were packed up and enjoyed the flashes and bangs - pro geographical profiling. moved out of the department to en- duced by Mr Jackson in the chemis- The course involved postgraduate able a complete re-fit to take place. try laboratory at Cumberland Street. students from the University of Liv- New storage and display areas cre- A number of projects were extended erpool describing their research and ated a fantastic new classroom very by those students who came on other how it relates to the field of Psycholo- much appreciated by students and lunchtimes. gy, as well as an American policeman staff alike. SJH who described the forensic aspect of JAF one particular murder case in which Paperclip Physics he was involved. The Rock Shop This is a competition organised by the The course was educational and Children from 5AGE organised a Institute of Physics. Teams of Lower enjoyable and a good time was had Rock Shop in February. Raife Copp- Sixth students provide a five-minute by all. Barton and Isaac Brough got a group presentation to a group of three judg- of willing volunteers together to man es, one of whom is a non-scientist, the shop for a week, offering a va- and explain some application or de- riety of rocks and fossils for sale to vice, or demonstrate a law or princi- the rest of the Junior School. The ple of Physics, using only items found rocks were provided by Junior Geo, a in the home. company that specialises in supplying

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bottom of what was going to be one washing up area and wash area being Classics Department of the largest, longest, and steepest mixed sex. The midges also seemed Rome climbs of the whole four days. We particularly abundant. Anyway, we In July, a group of boys and girls from trekked throughout the day, periodi- were off once again. Fortunately, one Years 7 – 10 visited the exciting and cally eating and refilling on water. We of the members of our team told us it historic city of Rome. finally reached the campsite and it was a ‘flat’ day, so we all set off with Under the guidance of Mr Parkes, was a race to erect the tents as the morale high. Then we saw the slight Miss Easby and Mr Houghton, they heavens were about to open. Fortu- hill, straight up the side of a corrie - visited St Peter’s Basilica and Cathe- nately, we got them up in time and and then straight up some more. But dral, the Vatican Museum, the Colise- we cooked our staple diets for the we were more than ready for the chal- um, the catacombs, the Roman forum, next four days, rice and pasta. lenge with the girls hot on our trail. the Di Trevi Fountain, the Spanish We trekked on and finally reached the Steps and the Pantheon. All the sites Day 2: From the farm. campsite with time to spare, so we all created interest and made the visi- Five minutes into the walk, we had two dinners that night. Competi- tor feel as if transported in time. Mr stopped to apply sun cream. This tion was also developing between the Houghton’s knowledge of the area was a short-lived idea as the skies be- groups. opened minds to the wonders of this came cloudy and it became more of ancient city. a time to wear jumpers. We climbed Day 4: From all groups. The group stayed in a picturesque a tough hill and the weather did not Because of this rivalry, we woke town outside the city, just five min- improve as clouds moved in on us at 5am and packed down everything utes walk from the beach. The beach and the thick mist brought someone away in fifteen minutes flat. Soon the and pool were a welcome escape to say, “Come on. Let’s get down out trek turned in to an obstacle course, from the bustling city and all spent of the rain”, to which the reply was, with river crossings assisted by ca- many happy hours there. “Or let’s go down into the real rain”. bles, then a potential test of vertigo. This trip inspired the students in How right that was! As we made the Unfortunately, the map had failed to the wonders of the Roman and Italian descent, we entered flood conditions mention the two-metre jump, with way of life. for the paths had turned into streams. packs on, where there is a break in Alex Smith and Sophie Macfadyen Finally, we reached the campsite and, the path over a twelve-metre drop to once again, opened the tents and be- the rocks and river below. After that gan to feast. small test, we trekked on and came to a farmyard that had a sign telling Duke of Edinburgh Day 3: From Quinny’s group and the us that there were two routes, one Silver expeditions girls’ group: through the farm or another through The group of forty-two students This was the most interesting so far a gate further up to the right. As the stayed intact and committed for much of all our campsites, with the toilet, path through the farm was more di- of the year and only three were lost as a result of unforeseen circumstances - an improvement on previous years. The level of motivation was high and they pursued the training with plen- ty of vigour, covering such aspects as food choice, rucksack packing, practical navigation and emergency procedures. This enabled them to undertake a very successful practice expedition in glorious weather at the end of April. However, the weather gods took their revenge in July when the three-day final expedition in the Yorkshire Dales was hammered by al- most incessant wet and windy condi- tions. Nevertheless, all the candidates stuck to the task and remained re- markably cheerful in spite of the rain. It was such a good area for the expe- ditions that will again be used next year, hopefully, with better weather!

Gold Expedition Day 1: From the hostel. Most people awoke after very little sleep and grabbed as much as they could of the available breakfast. Af- ter breakfast and a double-checking of kit, we were dropped off at the

13 School Trips rect and was also marked on our maps, we decided to continue. Little did we know of the local deterrent. As two dogs came sprinting round the corner, baring teeth and barking, there was no time to think. We all ran. Luckily, they stopped a short distance away from the farm. We soon remembered the rival group and the trek turned into a yomp, running and walking with no signs of slowing down. We finally reached our finishing line and set up a new camp at the railway station, and got the best night’s sleep we had had. Matt King-Smith, Ben Arnold, Jack Stott-Sugden, Dave Mobbs and Chris Mysko.

French Department Château de la Baudonnière On a fine spring morning, Mr Ran- dell could be found standing on a stage on the Rock car park, appar- ently about to perform a cabaret for a large group of waiting cars. Yes, the latest King’s sixth form French social event was about to begin. All were full of anticipation for what has be- come the highlight of the sixth form French year. After a rather lengthy coach jour- ney, the group arrived at the Gîtes de la Baudonnière, a smaller centre near to the château, where all could live and study without the noise and cha- os of large school groups of younger children. This proved to be an excel- lent environment for learning and practising French and the food and accommodation were excellent – even if the somewhat thin walls meant that conversation was not always as pri- vate as it might have been! A live-in animateur, Tyfenn, kept us company and chatted away to us in dents’ searching questions concern- high, was to buy the best picnic at French. In addition, the group had a ing such topics as the environment, the market. Evening activities includ- personal cook, Linda, who along with crime and punishment, distribution ed bowling and a visit to the crêperie other château staff, prepared a fantas- of wealth and immigration. A large in Avranches. On one spectacularly tic barbecue à la française on a sunny group of students spent an afternoon fine day, all visited St Malo where Mr but cool evening towards the end in the town courts in Avranches lis- Randell again exhibited his talent for of the stay. There was unseasonably tening to a variety of cases of various improvising convincing, but untrue, wonderful weather, which made the degrees of unpleasantness, and gain- anecdotal information as the students setting of the château and Normandy ing an unforgettable insight into the walked around the city walls. even more idyllic than normal. Sadly, French legal system. The group called It was a most successful week dur- this wonderful summer weather was in at the Gendarmerie at La Haye ing which a good time was had and not to return for the Year 7 trip later Pesnel, but a crime wave seemed to much French was spoken. All the chil- in the year! have hit the town, for there was no dren greatly appreciated the presence During the week, students engaged one there. Students interviewed lo- of French Assistant, and part-time in a number of intensive French- cal people at the market in Villedieu- château animateur, Juju and were very speaking activities. They visited the les-Poêles and gained some insight grateful to Faissal, an animateur at the Maire Adjoint in his rooms in the town into local opinion. A competition, for château who has been involved with hall of Granville. He answered stu- which the standard was particularly working with King’s school groups

14 School Trips for several years now and who re- that suited their budgets. Mont St The party travelled by coach and mains, rightly, very popular with the Michel was where all enjoyed spend- took the Eurotunnel shuttle from students. The trip continues to be the ing, or wasting, more cash in the Folkestone to Coquelles near Cal- ideal preparation for speaking exami- many greedy and overpriced outlets ais, arriving at two in the afternoon nations that follow in May and all the that exist to help tourists part with and continuing the journey through students gained in language knowl- their money. France and Belgium into Germany. edge and competence. The final evening, the talent show, The hotel, the Scholz, was reached in IED the last day and the return home time for dinner. seemed to come around very quick- Tuesday’s activities offered a Year 7, July ly, as ever. As always, the standard taste of the traditional Rhineland. In As any Year 7 child will tell you, the of the accommodation and food was the morning, the group took a boat correct answer to the question ‘Quel excellent, although not all the group cruise along the River Rhine to Brau- temps fait-il en France en juillet?’ is took to the idea of eating snails! As bach, where lots of photographs usually, ‘Il fait chaud; il y a du so- a result, there were plenty left for were taken of the beautiful Rhine val- leil; il fait beau.’ Well, there was a bit the more escargotophile - yes, it IS ley. After lunch, the party enjoyed a of a surprise this year: even though a word - staff and pupils. The only falconry display at Burg Maus in St all had a wonderful time, most came thing that could have been better was Goarshausen, and had a guided tour home not only full of stories, but also the weather. It rained and rained and of Marksburg Castle, with its famous laden with wet and muddy washing rained, and then rained some more. torture chambers. for their long-suffering parents! This, however, did little to dampen After returning to the hotel for din- The 2007 party of around 120 pu- any King’s pupil’s spirit and some of ner, staff organised a team quiz based pils from both divisions was one of the activities, like the assault course, on the day’s activities, just to check the largest groups that King’s has sent were judged to have been improved which students had really been pay- to visit Château de la Baudonnière. by it! ing attention! The group arrived tired, but safely, af- IED On Wednesday, there was some- ter the longer Portsmouth-Caen cross- A Taste of France - PGL holiday thing of a change of pace with an ing rather than the shorter fast craft In September 2006, a party of forty- all-day visit to Phantasialand, one crossing normally used. It was a very five Year 5 and 6 children, and five of Europe’s leading theme parks. Stu- late arrival, too, although this had lit- staff, enjoyed a weekend at PGL’s dents and staff enjoyed the thrills and tle effect on the boundless energy Hardelot Plage site. After a long jour- spills of the day. Back at the hotel, that pupils displayed the following ney through England and Northern staff organised a drama activity after morning and thereafter. France in the rain, the party were dinner. Students were given a genre During the week, the programme happy to settle into their accommo- and a fairy tale that they had to act involved the usual mixture of activi- dation. Over the weekend, they ex- out for the others to guess, using ties and French lessons. All the ac- plored the nearby town of Montreuil, tissue paper to make costumes and tivities were carried out in French by visited Nausicaa (a huge sea-life cen- props. This was a hugely entertaining the excellent château staff. There can tre) and a bee museum, as well as evening for all. be few venues where children can taking in the solemn sight of a World Thursday again offered a differ- rampage around a wet assault course War I cemetery. The children also ent atmosphere - this time that of a whilst memorising the correct French tried out a variety of activities such large, bustling German city. In Co- prepositions for ‘I am crossing the riv- as climbing, assault course, survival logne, visits were made to the mag- er,’ or ‘I am falling into the river,’ or skills and initiative exercises before nificent cathedral, to the Kölnisches ‘I have become soaking wet,’ and so sampling some local culinary delights Wasser exhibition (the home of Eau on. The assault course was, as ever, (frogs’ legs and snails!) at tea. The re- de Cologne), and chocolate cravings a particular highlight and the clothes- turn journey was delayed by coach were satisfied by a delicious visit to drying room very quickly became problems that limited the hypermar- the Chocolate Museum, burning off full. Another hit was the canoe activ- ket visit to a dash. However, all still the calories with a visit to the interac- ity in which pupils raced around the managed to arrive back at school tive Sports and Olympic Museum. Of beautiful lake in the château grounds pretty much on time. This was the course, any spare time was taken up and attempted to stay upright whilst final visit for Mr Batchelor who has with shopping! carrying out some odd manoeuvres. organised these annual holidays for The evening was again spent us- Other outdoor activities included ori- the past ten years or so. ing up any excess energy with a trip enteering, climbing and archery; in- to the local bowling alley. Only those doors, pupils baked their own bread, students present know who had the fenced and had some French lessons. lowest score . . . All learned how to create photograms, German Department The return journey on the Friday using photographic paper and objects Rhineland went smoothly and everyone arrived collected from the grounds to create At 5am on Monday 2nd July 2007, back at the Rock Block at around mid- some quite artistic results. Pigs, hors- twenty-two boys and twenty-two night that evening, tired but happy. es, llamas and chickens were fed and girls departed with five of their teach- The weather was dreadful all week the children were shown how cider is ers for Koblenz in the German Rhine- and the success of this trip is really made and given a daring sip! land. The trip was to enable Years 8 down to the cheerful nature of the At various markets around the re- and 9 to visit Germany, to enhance students who took part. gion, pupils showed ingenuity in as- their understanding of the culture and JAIM sembling very good quality picnics life of the country.

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History Department The Battlefields of Belgium and France In the last week of the summer term, a group of fifty-two Year 10 boys and girls, accompanied by their history teachers and by Mrs. Parry, the Foun- dation Librarian, travelled by coach and ferry to the battlefields of the First World War in Belgium and France. The first two days were spent in the rebuilt town of Ypres in Belgium, the focus of three major battles and now the location of the Flanders Fields Museum, which helped the pu- pils to understand the significance of the fighting around the Ypres Salient and the sections of trenches and cem- eteries that they visited in the area. On the last evening in Ypres, the boys and girls were deeply moved by the Last Post ceremony, performed every evening, by the local fire brigade, at the Menin Gate memorial, and a very solemn occasion. The coach journey to the Somme battlefields was dogged by bad luck - not one, but two, coaches broke silly to be wearing big boots and thick all filed past the great man in a room down en route and the schedule had jackets as the Muscovites paraded that seemed suspiciously dark. Still, to be reorganized in order to fit in the around in T Shirts. In St Petersburg, it was something that everybody will planned visits. Nonetheless, the mood there was even a man sunbathing in a remember. remained cheerful and the boys and thong on the banks of the Neva! At the end of the three days in girls were able to see at first hand The hotel in Moscow was a definite Moscow, the party took the over- sections of the famous battle front blast from the past. It had been built night train to St Petersburg. It felt a and the British memorial to the miss- especially for the 1982 Olympics and little like the Hogwarts express. The ing at Thiepval, where a wreath was the furniture and decor in the twenty carriage was big enough but the in- laid in memory of former King’s pu- six storey hotel reflected this. Getting dividual berths were not. Everything pils and staff who were killed in the into the lift was like getting into a would have been fine had there been war and whose names are inscribed rocket. It shot up to the party’s rooms no luggage. The business of safely on the memorial in the Cumberland on the twenty fourth floor in seconds. embarking the luggage plus occu- Street Hall. Each floor had a little cubicle with a pants resembled the movements on a The forty three boys who went on lady whose task was to give out keys. Rubik’s cube. the visit found it to be of direct ben- If guests got up too early the only St Petersburg was reached at eight efit to their GCSE work in history, and thing that could be heard from the in the morning and the group was all of the group agreed that the expe- cubicle was this lady snoring in her whisked off for a Russian style break- rience broadened their understanding bunk. fast in a small hotel around the cor- of the First World War and its impact Moscow was fantastic. The outer ner from the station. The city and its on twentieth century history. part of the city was a sprawl of sub- sites proved very popular. This was VBW urban flats and high rise buildings a Venetian style city with palaces by connected by five and six lane roads. the dozen and beautiful stucco fa- Sixth Form Trip to Russia Every so often, a small circular hub cades along the myriad canals. The A party of twenty-two students and indicated the exterior of the Moscow students also visited the St Peter and teachers left for Russia on the last Metro. The group managed to go Paul Fortress, The Hermitage, Cather- day of the spring term. The party met onto the metro and saw some the or- ine’s Summer Palace and the Yusupov at Manchester Airport, at five in the nate stations, built in the 1930s, that Palace where Rasputin was murdered morning to board a flight to Frank- were known as the people’s palaces. - or mostly murdered! The tour ended furt, where began the second part of Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral the at the Monument erected in memory the journey to Moscow. The weather Kremlin and the Armouries Museum of those who died at the siege of Len- was bright and the skies were blue were fabulous. This was where the ingrad in the Second World War. This from the moment the trip began to students saw their first Fabergé eggs. was both fitting and a very moving the day of the return journey. Lenin’s Mausoleum required great end to a fabulous trip that everyone Everyone having been told to pack strength of character as there was no enjoyed thoroughly. for typical February weather and the talking, no stopping, no chewing and EPO possibility of snow, it seemed a bit categorically no hands in pockets as

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beach once again; unfortunately, ow- Music Department ing to the previous day’s mishaps very Spanish Department The BFC Mini Tour few were allowed onto the sand and Sevilla y Granada, Febrero 2007 The early start shocked everyone, ex- others went to visit an arcade instead. February 2006 . . . snow storms and cept those keen to get the front seats This was a nice relaxing time before gale force winds in Castile. February on top of the double-decker coach! the concert that afternoon. Everyone 2007, blue skies and sunshine in An- The journey was not very eventful, gathered back at the hotel to collect dalucía. but the group managed to entertain performance gear. Once again, all Twenty one Spanish speaking themselves with numerous DVDs and were pushed onto the coach, quite King’s pupils from Years 10-13 and sing-a-longs. reluctantly this time, and set off to four members of staff flew to Málaga When the group finally arrived at the church in Ryde where the concert airport and then on to Seville, known the hotel, dinner was on its way and was to be held. as the jewel of Andalucía, where they all were warmly welcomed in. There A frantic rehearsal was held in met their host families for the week. was time to spare before dinner so which all the songs were perfect- Our students stayed in a variety of everyone jumped at Mrs Beesley’s ed and final standing arrangements homes, all wildly different from their suggestion of a trip to the beach. The were made. The choir ate lunch and own, some in the old Jewish quarter, teachers warned against swimming in changed. All were nervous as the others in the gypsy area with flamen- the sea, and advised all only to pad- audience arrived, but nerves were co-dancing hosts and hostesses, and dle, and to take all shoes off before calmed by the vicar as he read a others in buildings that dated back to stepping into the sand (the hotel had prayer. The concert was brilliant, in- the occupation of the Moors. a strict NO SAND indoors policy!). cluding four part harmonies, soloists Classes started at nine o’clock the To start with, these cautionary and the girl’s choir. Heavenly singing following morning at CLIC School words were obeyed, but before too rang throughout the church; the tran- in the old town and our pupils min- long a large group re-invented the sitions between comic and peaceful gled with international students and meaning of the word ‘paddle’. BFC songs were well managed and were were impressed by the innovative paddle: to wade up to one’s neck in executed well. ways the local teachers used to make water. Comic scenes included Mrs Py- The next day was sad for all, but them speak Spanish. A well-deserved att running down the beach shouting, faces of children and adults alike lit break, mid-morning, was spent in lo- “Come back!” up when the group arrived at Needles cal cafeterias, ordering pastries and After returning to the hotel, every- Park, Alum Bay. Most children have coffee. one stripped off wet items of clothing been put off the lime sweets made The afternoons were dedicated and left them outside to dry. Luckily, there, as they saw the demonstration to cultural activities of all types and it was not a wet night and the heat of how they were made. It was sup- our students visited the most famous dried most of them. Mrs Beesley man- posed to be appetising, but the proc- bullring in Spain, La Maestanza, and aged to fit in a quick choir practice esses were horrid! had a guided tour (totally in Span- before dinner as the concert was the As the group members waved ish) around the Bullring Museum. next day. After dinner, everyone set goodbye to the Isle of Wight and They learnt to make Spanish omelette off upstairs to get better acquainted boarded the ferry, they still had one and then ate it; they walked to the with other members of the BFC, and more exciting adventure to under- top of the Giralda Tower, built by the many, in doing so, managed to get take, the viewing of the Mary Rose. Moors; they went on a cruise down locked out of their rooms. It was Everyone was given his or her very the Guadalquivir River; they made a thought one room of girls might have own tour phone and was told to pro- determined, and partially successful, had to sleep outside in the corridor, gramme in English although some of attempt to dance flamenco. but the adults managed to open the the Year Seven boys managed to have As always, tapas tasting was hugely door. the whole of the tour in Spanish! Eve- popular and our students cheerfully Next morning the BFC flocked ryone was very sad to get back on the indulged in all manner of local deli- onto the coach and were driven to coach again as this tour was drawing cacies, often unaware of what it was the nearby town of Shanklin, home of to a close. As the coach drove into they were eating. the Shanklin Chine. In the scramble Macclesfield the parents very reluc- Sunday took the group to Granada to get there on time, the tour group tantly took us home, but the teachers and, at a local bodega, a wonderful actually arrived slightly too early, and were overjoyed to see us go! This was last meal together was thoroughly en- the Chine was not yet open. There- a tour to remember: everyone has his joyed after a day visiting the Moorish fore, the choir split into groups that or her own special memories of it. Alhambra palace. were allowed half an hour to explore Eleanor Strutt Once again, King’s students rose to the village. Upon entering the Chine, the challenge of surviving and thriv- members of the choir split off once ing in an unfamiliar environment. again into groups and set about ex- Even Year 10 students, with only four ploring, capturing some memorable months of Spanish learning, commu- photos of shoes falling into the riv- nicated with their Sevillian hosts who er, along with cameras and children! are famous throughout Spain for not Luckily, everything was retrieved by finishing words or sentences and for some of the more acrobatic in the speaking at break-neck speed. They choir. tried the food, they found their way After another lovely lunch at the around an unfamiliar city, they lis- hotel, the tour group set off for the tened to Spanish morning, noon and

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night, and they came home smiling and asking about the next trip! CAM

Outdoor Pursuits The Autumn Term is always a time that is welcomed in the outdoor activ- ities world: the light is wonderful and often the weather is good through to half term in October. Everyone is re- freshed after the summer and there is a traditional programme of trips that are now well established. September 2006 was no exception – the Year 7 overnight form trips to Thorpe Farm bunkhouse near Hathersage were conducted in glorious, autumnal sun- shine, which permitted much scram- bling around and through the gritstone tors of Burbage Moor as well as a de- trees. Staff also got involved and all rock climbs, whilst the pupils watched lightful stroll down through Padley the teams completed the course and in the evening sunlight from their ‘ter- Gorge to the delights of Grindleford solved the puzzle. This exciting event races’. The next day was a comeup- Café and its eccentric owner. In a new will be repeated in both divisions in pance, however, as the usual Lake event for the girls division, the whole the summer of 2007. District mist ensured the compass was of Year 8 spent a day being mini Lara The usual camping trip to the Lake brought into play as we descended by Crofts, solving problems to obtain District right at the end of the month Levers Water to Coniston and creature pieces of a missing artefact in order to allowed us to take a group high into comforts. It was only a two-week gap solve the world’s climate crisis. This the hills for a wild camp in a hanging before some were back there again, involved swinging on trapeze bars, valley above Seathwaite Tarn, with a this time to take to water in canoes to crawling through caves and climb- dry crag nearby which allowed the explore the forests of Grisedale with ing rope ladders suspended from the staff to increase their tally of esoteric compass and map. Eighteen students

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stayed in Hawkshead YHA and spent good day and a small group did Sun- From Helvellyn Youth Hostel, the as- a morning orienteering in the forest set Pot quickly whilst the rest climbed cent of Striding Edge needed no cram- before dividing into teams and play- Ingleborough. pons and little use of the ice axe, until ing a game of manhunt. The next day The second water sports trip and one or two staged pictures were tak- was spent kayaking and canoeing on final outing of the year was to North en for the benefit of Mr Street on the Coniston Water in slightly windy con- Wales. Seventeen students, from both thin moustache of snow at the sum- ditions that produced two-foot waves sites, and three staff, including this mit. After that, it was a romp around on the normally calm lake. Our usual year’s German assistant, divided into the ridges on a high-level walk that residences as the winter months ap- teams and spent a morning building took in Grisedale Tarn, Fairfield, St proach are the Youth Hostels, as on rafts from barrels, planks and rope Sunday Crag and a torchlight return this occasion and then subsequently a and then racing them across the side to the hostel at Greenside. It had final visit to Stainforth - final because, of the Menai Straits on Anglesey, been a long day. The next day was despite our regular patronage, it is collecting treasure on the way and short, but also very wet and windy. not getting the visitors it needs to stay desperately trying to sink their op- The strength of the wind on Harri- open, so next year our base may well ponents’ rafts. Despite the freezing son Stickle almost took away the two have to be Malham. waters, all the teams survived intact smallest members of the party who Our annual visit to the Dales in No- and then headed out into the sand found it very exhilarating being held vember is for caving, primarily. This dunes of Newborough Warren for an down by others at the summit cairn. year, we did have poor weather on afternoon of manhunt games. The The second canoeing trip of the the first day, which meant that we next day, in beautiful blue skies, the year took place in March. Fourteen took the first group through Great team trekked up past Aber falls and students spent a weekend in the Mal- Douk, an easy cave but with a sting onto the side of the Carneddau ridge verns. The students all passed the in the tail in the form of a low crawl to look back over Anglesey and the two-star canoeing awards, which in- that can be quite wet. Most escaped Irish Sea. cluded a capsizing drill in the exam. fairly dry this time and battled the In addition to all this, the Sixth All the students braved the icy waters wind back to the minibus. After the Formers on Wednesday afternoons and made it to the shore intact to col- customary soup and tea in Horton, a throughout the term had developed lect their prize. The entire group also descent of Long Churn was attempt- first their rock-climbing abilities and improved their outdoor skills and ed, but the water was so high that re- then their caving skills as JAF and they cooked outside in sub-zero con- treat was deemed prudent. After that, PME sought out challenge after chal- ditions and also took part in a night it wasn’t worth changing for the drive lenge in the neighbouring Peak Dis- rabbit hunt, which proved very un- round to Kingsdale, where Valley En- trict. successful. trance provided a test with deep pud- In spring, one always hopes for The most notable expedition in the dles for the vertically challenged in plenty of snow, with sun, for that first term was the Sixth Form visit to the the party. Fortunately, Sunday was a weekend trip away - not so this year. Cairngorms: this was to be a farewell

19 School Trips trip for Mr Doughty who has served rience for many. Pupils then settled a missing artefact that would solve the outdoor activities in the school down for the night to build up their the world’s climate crisis. The search with great energy for fifteen years or energy for the challenges of the next involved swinging on trapeze bars, more. His retirement (again) may not day. crawling through caves and climb- last, as he simply loves being there, After breakfasting on a variety of ing rope ladders suspended from the in and around the pupils and staff on foodstuffs, ranging from the ‘full Eng- trees. Staff also got involved and all the outdoor trips so no doubt he will lish’ - incinerated bacon butties - to the teams completed the course and reappear. In short, it was another fine strange substances new to science, solved the puzzle. This exciting event expedition, blessed with perhaps the teams readied themselves for the trek will be repeated at both divisions in best continuous spell of good weath- along the heights of Rushop Edge, the summer of 2007. er ever experienced in all the times Hollins Cross and Lose Hill to their JSS the trips have been happening. goal of the café in Hope village. Finally, summer. The term began Enjoying the adventure of being Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse with outstanding weather, and the out in the wilds, taking charge of Year 7 pupils generally have their first Edale trips were lucky to be largely their own welfare and helping out taste of the King’s Outdoor Pursuits dry and sun-drenched; many pupils their team members proved a valu- programme during the first few weeks get a taste for camping on these out- able learning experience and encour- of the Autumn Term. This year, as ings and go on to apply for the D of E aged many to sign up for the Bronze ever, each Year 7 form, accompanied scheme in Year 10 as a result. The an- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. by their form tutors and other valiant nual trip to the North Cornish beaches JAF members of staff, headed into the took place in June. Sixteen students depths of the Peak District for a series from Years 10 to 12 spent three days Adventure Quest of wild adventures. Base camp was surfing, body boarding and body surf- In a new event for the Girls’ Divi- set up in the bunkhouse at Thorpe ing. Standards have improved over sion, the whole of Year 8 spent a Farm, Hathersage. The intrepid ex- the years and the vast majority of the day being miniature Lara Crofts and plorers began their expedition with an group managed to stand up and get solving problems to obtain pieces of evening scramble up to High Neb on Stanage Edge. Members of staff were invariably ambushed from the cover of ferns, but all survived the experi- ence. After dinner and helping with the cooking and washing up chores, the pupils played various games or entertained each other and the staff with talent shows. On day two, the expeditions set off from Grindleford Station, to complete a more challenging trek through Bole Hill Woods up past Millstone Edge to to the beach. This year, the whole Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor to group had the once in a lifetime ex- storm the ancient fort on Carl’s Walk. perience of surfing next to a school Returning to Grindleford via Padley of dolphins that was passing by the Gorge many chip butties were con- beach. As well as taking part in wa- sumed at the station café before re- ter-sports, the group spent some time turning to school. exploring the caves and mine work- All the pupils got to know each ings on the beaches and enjoyed the other, their form tutors and staff in a annual beach barbecue. fun but challenging environment that PME left them all looking forward to fur- ther adventures together. Edale Camps JAF As a continuation of the outdoor pur- suits programme that the pupils start- Year 6 PGL Court Farm, ed in Year 7, the Year 9 pupils set off Herefordshire in their form groups for the annual Following two weeks of incessant expedition and camp at Upper Booth, rain at home, it seemed almost possi- Edale. After checking their equipment ble to sail down to the River Wye, the and completing a practice tent pitch site of the PGL centre at Court Farm at school, and being dropped off at near Ross-on-Wye. Instead, the trusty various points around the Edale Val- Bostock’s coach ferried the party of ley, the pupils trekked as independ- twenty-eight demob-happy Junior Di- ent groups and navigated their way to vision children and three staff to the rendezvous at Upper Booth campsite. rural location for a long weekend. Pitching their own tents and cooking Sadly, the swollen water level of the their evening meal themselves proved adjacent river put paid to one of the an entertaining and educational expe-

20 School Trips potential highlights, an open canoe clock dropped inside one leg of a was only two hours old and they had trip down the Wye Valley to Ross. bunk bed and beeped continuously the opportunity to feed some very However, the other activities on of- at 3 am; an attack by some nettles; hungry goats. They all thoroughly en- fer more than made up for this. Kay- Tilly the Tiger getting up to mischief joyed their day out and have many aks and open canoes were propelled and about thirty-seven reports of lost stories to tell about their day. enthusiastically around Drummonds articles that generally turned up ten NMP Dub (a nearby lake), whilst centre- minutes later when someone actually based archery, abseiling, zip wire, looked under or in something. By the Lower Moss Wood fencing, climbing and initiative exer- time the party returned to school tea- Year 1 enjoyed a visit to Lower Moss cises filled the other activity slots. time on Sunday, both children and Wood where they learned about the The only other party on-site was a teachers were exhausted and ready woodland habitat and the birds, ani- group of very well behaved Japanese for a few days’ rest . . . unfortunately, mals and plants that live there. The children that was based in London everyone had to be back in school on children heard lots of bird song and and, for much of the time, members Monday morning! tried out some birdcalls of their own. of the King’s party had the facilities to Everyone enjoyed the song of the themselves. Evening activities of Pass- Blackbrook Farm chaffinch, because it said ‘jiggly-bum’ port around the World, Wacky Races On Thursday 3 May, the Year 1 chil- which was a bit rude. In the after- and a scavenger hunt, attempted to dren set out for an exciting day at noon, everyone went pond dipping expend the children’s inexhaustible Blackbrook Farm, near Leek. The day and found lots of little water crea- energy, with but limited success. began with their looking at newly tures. No one fell in, although some These Year 6 pupils finished their laid goose eggs, followed by a guid- people did get very wet because it Junior School lives with great gusto. ed tour around parts of the farm. The rained! GJS children enjoyed seeing the meercats Joshua said ‘I saw the biggest tree looking out for danger, a very inquisi- in the world, except it was still small Year 4 activity holiday tive otter and numerous birds ranging and will take four thousand years to The Year 4 activity holiday again took in size from an ostrich to newly born grow. I’d like to see it then.’ place at The Manor in Shropshire in ducklings. One of the highlights of LMJ May. The first challenge, before the the tour was when Jackie, the guide, party even set out, was to move all fed the pelicans only feet away from the bags from the Lower Junior build- us. The children saw a gosling that ing to the car park! After a two and half hour coach journey the group reached The Manor, bathed in sun- shine. First activities were soon un- derway; there was no time to lose. Dinner came next and we were all ready for a good meal. Before bed- time, some people had showers but others were far too busy. Our rooms were in the Mews, around a court- yard. The boys had the small rooms, the converted old stables. The girls had larger rooms and were in big- ger groups. All the rooms had bunk beds. On Saturday, there were five activi- ties and two more on Sunday morn- ing. The nine activities were the as- sault course (very muddy), archery, climbing wall (quite difficult), abseil- ing (scary), zip wire (fun and scary), canoeing and kayaking (wet), the underground maze (far too scary for teachers, and quite wet too) and the scavenger hunt. The food was very good – three cooked meals a day and large helpings, with a choice of main course and vegetables; fruit was al- ways available. The weather was mostly fine and dry, a great relief after all the wet, cold weather in the previous weeks. The children were able to play out on the lawns and enjoy their free time. There were a few dramas – an alarm

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by free space in the impressive en- The two months leading up to the New Sixth Form Centre trance hall and foyer and by a dedi- Fashion Show are always a frenzy of The Bromley-Davenport Building cated computer workroom. activity with rehearsals for the stu- The year was one of expectation for Although these educational facili- dents taking place during lunch hour, the Sixth Form students who had to ties are impressive, the most popular after school and at the weekend, but tolerate temporary facilities while the addition with the students has been the enthusiasm is infectious and the new £2.5 million Sixth Form Centre the café, which is extremely busy at tickets sold out within a couple of was being constructed. break and lunchtime and is proving days. By mid-September, their wait was to be an excellent feature of Sixth Mrs Turner-Holmes encouraged over when the Bromley-Davenport Form life. The separate picnic area members of staff to take part and clan joined guests and colleagues to alongside the building is also proving choreographed several numbers with mark the opening of the new Centre to be busy when weather permits. clothes being provided by Annie, that bears the family name. William On top of this, Mr Andrew will John Douglas, Apparel and Best Man. Bromley-Davenport, the Lord Lieu- have an electronic notice board to al- Mr Houghton again taught some of his tenant of Cheshire, performed the of- low him to send reminders to pupils colleagues to dance the salsa, which ficial opening to commemorate a five about deadlines etc. It has yet to be is always one of the highlights of the hundred year connection between seen how well this last feature will go event, especially for the students. his family and King’s. His forefathers down with students. Rob Winstanley and Francesca were part of the original group of Walsh acted as compères, with ‘Mrs governors at the school in 1502. T’ (Gill Taylor) once again delighting The event was as impressive as the the audience with her descriptions of building, which has been admired by the teachers’ outfits and modelling ex- staff, pupils and visitors alike. Pur- Boules Club pertise. pose built classrooms and a drama The Boules Club, run in French by FCM studio are included in the Centre. Madame Johnson, was reinstated dur- Perhaps the most remarkable feature ing the Summer Term. The club be- In the autumn term, Sixth Form stu- is the amount of space available for came increasingly popular over the dents made individual collections for pupils in the new construction. The course of the term, helped by the fact Macclesfield Borough Flag Day to raise huge common room is supplemented that nearly every Monday lunchtime money for Barnardo’s and collected was sunny and warm! toiletries that were sent to the Man- By the end of the first round of the chester Lifeshare project for home- final championships, the atmosphere less people. In the spring term, they had reached fever- pitch, so all were organised the sale of Valentine’s Day sorely disappointed when the match- silk roses, which proved very popular es were rained off. again and raised £366, which was di- AMJ vided equally between three charities: The Children’s Heart Federation (sup- porting children with heart disorders and their families), the East Cheshire Charities Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Sixth Form Fashion Show Boys’ Division This year’s fashion show, on 30th It is easy to be complacent when some November, was a spectacle of music, regular events raise large sums of modelling, dance and colour. Steph- money relatively easily. Although, as anie Lowndes, Anoshe Waheed and always, Red Nose Day, Jeans for Genes Rob Winstanley led the group of Year and Children in Need formed foun- 12 and 13 students who took part in dations of the division’s annual fund the event, which raised £2,500 for raising, and over £5,000 was raised Christies Against Cancer. for these appeals, there was much The amazing modelling and dance that was new this year, so it would be sequences were choreographed by wrong to say that the boys were just Stephanie, Anoshe and Priya Sodha, resting on their laurels. along with many of their friends, and Most heartening have been the were performed on a stage decorated sums raised by individuals and forms by Ellie Page and her fellow Art stu- in response to a suddenly perceived dents. The atmosphere on the night need or because of some personal was electric, with clothing from local connection. Water Aid, UNICEF and stores and a mail order company being Christian Aid, Uganda have all re- modelled to a range of music includ- ceived cheques because members of ing Self Control by Eternal and Super- the School have been touched by the freak by Rick James. West, Burtons, charities’ appeals. In fact, the school Scandinavian Boardriders, Storm has supported over twenty appeals and Jack Wills were very pleased to this year, and not always with money. be involved with the event. For example, the School’s printer car-

22 Variae tridges are recycled to raise money for to badge selling. The year finished Infants a children’s hospice; the Sixth Form with a bang, as girls used the Christ- On Friday 29th September the Infant send toiletries to Lifeshare; Christ- mas house events, like the talent School had a Coffee Morning to help mas boxes are passed to Operation show and gym competition, to raise raise money for MacMillan Cancer Christmas Child; even the used post- money for the Salvation Army. The Relief; the Nursery, Reception and age stamps are supplied to CPL! We charities committee sold flags and Year One all played their part and also have an active Amnesty group, sweets to the audience and managed made posters and invitations for the which both writes the letters and rais- to raise almost £80. This money was event. Year 2 children served drinks es cash. enough to fund a women’s refuge for and food and sold raffle tickets to all It should come as no surprise that one night. Hopefully, next year will of the guests. The event was a huge the school sponsors two students be even more prosperous! success and a total of £562.00 was through Action Aid, thanks to the Becky Mellor and Sophie Usher raised. English Department’s sponsored read. The children in the Nursery Class King’s is also in the process of forg- Summer Term also contributed to the Children in ing new links with Banalule School As well as supporting the East Chesh- Need appeal by joining together to in Uganda, to which an emergency ire Hospice and the Samaritans, in the make Pudsey Bear biscuits with Miss donation was made three years ago. summer term, the Division focused Rivers' class. More of the flour ended The aim now is to sponsor a student on supporting the Born Free Founda- up on the children than in the bowl in the senior school, in the hope that tion Lynx Project. This is being organ- but great fun was had by one and all. there will be two-way communica- ised by Linda Pyatt’s son, Ali, and he In the afternoon, the children deliv- tion, to give a real insight into anoth- came into assembly to tell the girls ered the biscuits to Year 5 who ate er culture. There has already been a about his expedition to Africa in No- them at break. The Nursery children donation to Banalule primary school vember. Lynne Adams then organised had special Children in Need bags in for the purchase of equipment. an African Party on the last day of which to take home their extra bak- Every week there is a coffee morn- the school year. This was great fun ing. ing or sale somewhere in School: and the audience watched a video Every year, King’s Infants also has King’s really is a very active school about the project, had a mask mak- a special Charity Week. This year in supporting charities. Complacent? ing competition, a fancy dress parade the children chose the charity Hap- Not at all! and then the PE staff taught some Af- py Days. They provide holidays and AH rican dances. The morning was a very day trips for children with special successful way to end the year and needs. Many of the children that are Girls’ Division raised over £350. thus helped have life-limiting condi- Autumn Term tions, so that it is important that the The Charities department has always Junior Division time they have is made as special as been a thriving part of life at Fence The Children in Need non-uniform it can possibly be for them. Hence, Avenue. Throughout the academic day in November raised £350, and Charity Week in May was an exciting year, girls and staff contributed both just over £300 was generously donat- and worthwhile experience for all of time and effort to the activities and ed by members of the congregation the children in King’s Infants. Money the results were spectacular. The at the Junior Division’s Celebration of was to be raised by participating in year kicked off with the House treas- Christmas Service. This sum was do- the national Bounce-a-thon, by hold- ure hunt, which attracted over half nated to the Save the Children Fund. ing class events throughout the week. the division and raised a successful £260 for a local charity called Links, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 com- amount. In the following weeks the which supports poor people in Afri- pleted a ‘bouncy’ obstacle course and older girls participated in the world’s ca, was raised by assembly donations Year 2 completed a 1km space-hop- biggest coffee morning; this raised from the children, the Year 6 Christ- per team race. All of the children had over £100 for MacMillan Cancer Sup- mas shop and the Year 4 post office. a fantastic time and the event was the port. This event was so popular that, In addition to these excellent efforts, main topic of conversation, and even several weeks later, a ‘hot chocolate many items were collected in the run- Mrs. Warburton collected her spon- and hobnobs morning’ was organised up to Christmas for the foundation’s sors and bounced away! The children for the lower years, and this raised a Operation Christmas Child appeal, raised a magnificent £1979.67 and ex- similar amount. resulting in hundreds of appropriate- tend a big thanks to all of their spon- Jeans for Genes day is always a ly filled shoeboxes being sent to chil- sors. popular event and the school pulled dren in war-torn areas of the world. together to raise awareness about ge- The Junior School’s Easter Service netic disorders. Year 11 charity week collection was added to the mon- consisted of several cake sales, quiz- ies collected for the Junior School’s Chess zes and the annual salon, where girls Spring Term charity, Medequip4Kids. Boys’ Division could get their hair styled or nails The term’s final total of £836.09 was Charles Gilman completed a record- painted for a small charity donation. donated to this organisation that sup- breaking hat trick in winning the Year 10 charity week was also a suc- ports the purchase of essential medi- Blake Trophy in the Spring Term cess, but the girls in Year 8 were the cal equipment for babies and small when he defeated Jamie Winrow, real heroines: they managed to raise children at local hospitals. from Year 7, in the final. These two over £200 for Cancer Research by had overcome Yiyu Xiang and Hen- Thinking Pink! The girls organised a drik Ratigan in the semi-finals of a range of events from a chocolate fair keenly fought competition. The con-

23 Variae testants in 2008 will no doubt be de- lighted in the knowledge that, having reached Year 10, Charles is no longer Different Cultures, eligible to compete! Different Lands Earlier, in the Autumn Term, the usual round of inter-house matches Junior Division had led to victories for Adlington in Year 6 visited the Jewish Museum to the Year 7 competition, Gawsworth enhance their understanding of the in Year 8 and Tatton in Year 9. Away Jewish religion. On arrival, the chil- from these competitions, many friend- dren were given a talk on the features ly games took place and a number of a synagogue, the clothes Jewish of boys challenged Mr Laurence who people wear and festivals. The chil- claimed, for once, to have come dren were then able to look around through unscathed. the museum and make a visual record In 2007-8 the chess club will have of some significant items, like the To- moved to a new venue, M13, and, rah, the ark, and tefillin. They also with the help of Mr Ahmed, it is dressed up in the tallit (prayer shawl) hoped to expand the club to provide and kippah. The morning was round- opportunities also to play the game ed off by a demonstration of a family of Go. meal to celebrate Shabbat. The Hindu wedding was followed GL by a whole year group Christian wed- Two weddings and a fun time! ding. Mrs Squares invited her hus- Junior Division Year 4 had a fantastic time last term band, the Reverend John Squares, Throughout the year, club members when they acted out a Hindu and a to perform the ceremony in the In- benefited from the coaching -exper Christian wedding. As part of their fant Hall in front of all Year 4 and tise of parent, Mr Andrew Ireland. RE lessons, they studied celebrations, invited guests who included Dr and The first competitive action of the and weddings featured high on their Mrs Coyne and Mrs Burdekin, wife year saw several players take part in list of ‘great things to do’. of the Chairman of Governors. The the AJIS Championships held in Bol- In 4SEO, the groom arrived on an Year 4 teachers and children dressed ton. A group of twelve players rep- elephant (well, an elephant shaped up specially in their finery for the oc- resented the school with Alex Calder beanbag slung over a chair) and the casion. The bride and groom, Helen and Thomas Pearson sharing the win- ‘ladies’ looked fabulous in their saris. Lyons and Joshua Towne, or Peaches ners’ rostrum in the U11C category, The children spent lunchtime paint- and Yoshi as they appeared on the whilst Ben Winrow came second in ing henna patterns on their hands and register, were accompanied by their the U10C category. sticking Bindis on their foreheads. A respective entourages, which includ- Two matches were also arranged, brief reception followed the ceremo- ed bridesmaids, ushers and Best Man, against more experienced opponents ny, which allowed the children to ex- John Le Moignan. at Stockport GS. In the initial fixture, perience an aspect of another culture Following a moving ceremony that which took place in March, a tense they might otherwise never encoun- included traditional music, the wed- and absorbing encounter ensued, ter. ding party moved on to the reception with King’s narrowly losing by eleven held in the palatial splendour of P6 boards to thirteen. A return match where the sumptuous wedding ban- back on home territory produced an- quet was punctuated by speeches other nail biting finish with the even- and toasts to all and sundry. tual score being a tie at fifteen boards The children had a brilliant time each. Further input next year from and were able also to practice their Mr Ireland will no doubt encourage Speaking and Listening skills during many more fine players to develop. the speeches and toasts that followed GJS the ceremony.

Chinese New Year Year 2 children enjoyed learning Comic Club about the Chinese New Year and Chi- Reluctant readers particularly benefit nese culture. They found out about from Comic Club as shared reading the Chinese zodiac and upon find- is encouraged. The children have in- ing which ‘animal’ they were, they vented their own cartoon characters, made puppets and masks. They tried written stories and then designed to write their names in Chinese writ- and drawn comic strips. Whilst be- ing, and they learned how to say ing great fun, this also improves the ‘Happy New Year’. It is, ‘Hung Hay children’s literacy skills. The finished Fat Choy!’ articles were then printed for sharing. We have been learning about Chi- nese New Year. To celebrate we have JW had a Chinese lunch and we learnt about the twelve animals. Chinese

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Houses Boys’ Division All The King’s Houses House events and competitions in the Boys’ Division encouraged boys to charge around the field in all the usual team games, and to rampage through the gym with Extreme Dodgeball and basketball and the like. Funtellectu- alistic competitions like the water bomb bungees and the paper aero- plane challenge also meant high spir- its and many giggles, as well as high scores. Sadly, not all the events were well attended, and this was both frus- trating for the organisers and disap- pointing for those who did turn up New Year lasts for five days and, on workshops on conflict resolution, ter- to compete. the fifth day, they have lanterns to rorism and racial integration. The ses- The Christmas Crackers afternoon light up all of Chinatown. sions were every thought provoking saw surrogate Muvver, DTB, trounc- Harry Aldrich 2ELW and this trip will become a regular in ing his peers in the Crackerjack! quiz the programme. for Gawsworth, and house choirs that Italian Day Students from Years 9 to 11 have left but few boys to form an audience In Year 1NP, the children learned also been helping out with junior as every member of every house was about Italy. Mrs. Jackson brought her schools who have visited the sci- bullied onto the stage. In the Bonan- father, Enzo Mauro, in to school to ence labs at Fence Avenue. This has za afternoon at the end of the Easter meet the class. He is an Italian chef involved their helping with practical term, the Hakas and the Battle of the and he showed all of the children lessons, doing demonstrations for the Bands were, as last year, absolutely how to make pasta. Everybody had younger students. hilarious and absolutely fantastic. a wonderful time making green pas- There was a regular series of events Other highlights of the year occurred ta and black pasta. All of the Infants run for selected students in Years 7 to in the Strongest Man competition, then had a lovely Italian lunch. 9 from both sites. This has involved where Jimmy Lomas and Tom Cole- their being put into mixed teams from man burned their names firmly in American Lunch across the years and given a task to the records as, even nursing injuries, Reception ES have been learning complete in a fixed time. At the end they performed more push-ups in a about America this year and they of a session, the groups then have to minute than the adjudicator thought have learnt many interesting facts. give a presentation on their topic to possible, and in the final ofThe Great They have learnt about Christopher the rest of the groups. Subjects cov- Debate, where Year 9s, Jake Know- Columbus, skyscrapers and American ered so far have been the Climate Cri- les and Chris Smith, simply destroyed Indians. On Thursday 14th June, all sis, Endangered Animals and Modern older boys to become the outright of the Infants enjoyed an American Materials. These sessions have been winners. lunch. They had hot dogs, spare ribs, very challenging for those involved All year, the lead changed between pretzels and many other American and have taught students a great deal Tatton and Adlington, and it was a delights and they give a big ‘thank about team skills and presentation foregone conclusion that one of these you’ to all of the catering staff who skills. two would win, but no! Capesthorne, made it possible. The annual residential course took under the leadership of Sam Red- place in March, involving twenty-two man, and then Max Wilkinson, took students from Years 9-12. The topic the trophy when the summer came, covered was Genocide and students largely because of the huge number took part in workshops about Darfur, of merit marks that its members had Gifted and Talented Cambodia and the Holocaust, as well accrued in the classroom. Hard work This year there has been a number of as the psychology of free will. The does bring its rewards. This was cer- excellent trips run at Fence Avenue. students also spent a day at the Beth tainly true, too, for James Boardman, Year 10 students have attended sci- Shalom Holocaust Centre, at Laxton in captain of Adlington, who entered ence workshops on Forensics and Nottinghamshire. Here, they attended every competition and attended every Earth Sciences at the Manchester Mu- a talk given by a survivor and looked event, and took The Percy Taylor Tro- seum. Year 11 students have been to in the museum that depicts a timeline phy, and twenty crisp pound coins, two chemistry lectures at Manchester and the Holocaust. This was a very as the boy with the highest individual University and a number of students challenging few days and students score. also entered the Science Writer of dealt exceptionally well with the sub- GT and PJP the Year award run by the Daily Tel- ject matter and produced excellent egraph newspaper. Over forty girls, presentations on the various topics. Girls’ Division from all years, spent a day at the JSS The House System in the Girls’ Divi- Warrington Peace centre engaged in sion offers an opportunity for girls

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Junior Division Walk On Friday, 29th June, a 300-strong contingent of pupils, teachers and parents set off on the annual walk through six miles of Cheshire country- side. Unfortunately, this year the walk was marred by horrendous weather conditions, which seemed to blight the whole of our supposed summer! With Mr Walton and the Year 3 pu- pils setting a brisk pace, each check- point in the first half of the walk was quickly passed, including the dread- ed Buxton Road crossing, ably mar- shalled on this occasion by Mrs Ord and Mrs Squares. Upon arrival at the halfway point at Tegg’s Nose, refresh- ments and a rest were very gratefully received. The second half of the walk provided an even more pleasant walk- in different forms and different year and, the highlight of the week, which ing experience as the group headed groups to mix together, and helps to was the Hobby Horse Grand Na- down past Tegg’s Nose Reservoir, the break down some of the artificial bar- tional. Children throughout the Jun- village of Langley, Macclesfield Golf riers created by the form structure. ior School had fun taking part in the Course and along Macclesfield Canal The main event, as usual, was the week’s events and managed to raise towards the finish line. This was an Talent Show, which was won this year the spectacular sum of £300, which extremely enjoyable morning, with by Gawsworth with a mixture of hu- was sent to the Brooke Hospital for the children, and adults, showing mour, dance, acting and music. The Horses and Donkeys in Cairo. great determination in completing the gymnastic competition is also an an- Club members also enjoyed a Sat- course. Many thanks are extended to nual event and again was a showcase urday morning visit to the Donkey all of the marshals and parent help- for talent involving a large number of Village near Buxton. This is a rehabil- ers, who accompanied the walk. girls. itation home for donkeys and it pro- MKW New events this year included a vides care for old or neglected don- Book Quiz run by the library staff, keys from all over the country. The and an art competition with the children were given a special tour of theme What does my House mean to the centre and all clubbed together Manchester Airport me? This was a combined entry, one to sponsor their own donkey. If you On Wednesday 13th June, both Re- piece for each House, with Tatton be- visit the Donkey Village, say a special ception classes went on their annual ing judged the best. A Fashion Show hello to the King’s School donkey, a trip to Manchester Airport. The day using recycled materials also caused lovely grey mare called Thistle. started at Terminal 3 where the chil- much thought and fun. The House CJL dren went on a tour of ‘Departures’ year had started in June with Sports and saw lots of planes taking off and Day, which involved all the girls, and landing on the runway. In a class- with the Music Competition. A joint room, they were able to dress up, as fund raising and House event was ‘bird scarers’, ‘stewards’, ‘pilots’ and held on the last day of the Summer Junior Talent Show many other people who work at the Term, which led to the establishment After weeks of rehearsals, the Talent airport. After that, they went to the of a link with a school in Kenya. Show took place on the afternoon of Viewing Park. The group was un- Tatton eventually emerged as win- Friday, 29th June. Almost fifty acts lucky with the weather, but still had ners of the House Trophy after four- were on display this year, with the a lovely picnic and saw Concorde. teen events during the year. They audience being treated to talent from Both classes had a lovely day out and were particularly strong in the Sports all four year groups. Highlights in the their teachers were extremely proud Competition. lower juniors included Olivia Watkins of them. TGN and Sarah Laughton with a comic dance that involved various members of the audience wearing garments of clothing on their head, whilst singing. Organisational Skills Day Horse and Pony Club In the upper juniors, a collaboration The annual organisational skills day The Junior Division Horse and Pony of Year 5 girls treated the audience to for Year 10 girls took place in Sep- club held their annual Hobby Horse an energetic gymnastics routine. Oth- tember. Form groups were given a Gymkhana week in October. Mem- er favourites included Johnny Ham- lesson on time management and or- bers organised events such as Pin mill and Co. with their very own rock ganisation and then were given tasks the Tail on the Shetland Pony, Guess band. to complete within a fixed time frame. the Number of Pony Cubes in the jar MKW Mixed in with this was a session of

26 Variae team building games and problem Thomas Knight said, ‘I loved making solving that tested the students’ inge- Scrabble Club a finger print.’ May Broadley said, ‘I nuity and communication skills. The The newly formed Year 3 and 4 liked wearing a police helmet to pro- day finished with the groups perform- Scrabble Club was a huge success. tect my head from falling bricks.’ ing presentations and drama pieces to The children competed against each the year group. other and tried to reach the top of Fire fighters JSS the ‘Scrabble Ladder’. The eventual In connection with the term’s top- winner was Ellie Hopewell of 3LC. ic, the fire brigade visited the nurs- Mrs Ord was ably assisted in running ery to explain the different ways in Reaseheath College the club by Maddie Coutts and Lara which they help people. The children A small group of Infant and Junior Knowles, from Year 7 of the Girls’ Di- thought they were very brave. They pupils, accompanied by Mrs John- vision. looked at how fire fighters are protect- ston and Mrs Panton were invited Next year a new format is being ed against fires by special uniforms. to attend a royal visit in September. tried: Scrabble and word games on The children tried on helmets, looked Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited the computers in A7. The children at the fire engine and all its equip- Reaseheath College near Nantwich benefit hugely from these sessions, ment and even had a go at putting to see notable horticultural projects both socially and in developing their out pretend fires with the hose. After within the college, one of which in- spelling skills. everyone had a sit in the engine, the volved King’s pupils. Thanks to the SEO fire fighters waved goodbye and put involvement of Mrs Adams, whose their siren and blue flashing light on children Edmund, Rose and Hettie as they sped off back to the fire sta- attend King’s, children in last year’s St Paul’s Church tion. Year 1 and Year 3 grew seeds and Year 2 children visited Saint Paul’s reared plants for a project that won Church twice during the spring term. Grandparents’ Day acclaim at national garden shows. The first visit was to look at the build- A wonderful time was had by the Rebecca Ions, Rose and Mrs Adams ing itself as part of their art topic grandparents of the Nursery Class were presented to the Duchess. Can buildings speak? The children children when the children celebrated sketched pictures of the church and Grandparents’ Day by inviting them different features of the building. They into the class for buns and a drink. also did rubbings to emulate the tex- The Nursery children presented their tures of the materials used to build it. grandparents with gifts hand made This culminated in a large collabora- from clay and they sang songs accom- tive collage that depicted Saint Paul’s panied by percussion instruments as Church and its surroundings. The chil- thanks for loving and helping to care dren then visited the church a second for them. time as part of their RE work so that they could find out about the inside On 12th September, Year 1 children of the church and speak to Reverend enjoyed a visit from Lynn Gregory Tear about the job he does. and her guide dog, Barley, to support I enjoyed doing the rubbings on the their science work that term. Mrs Gre- gravestones. We used charcoal, graph- gory explained to the children how ite, chalks and wax crayons. It was important Barley was to her, not only funny when Mrs Welsh pricked herself as a pet, but in order to help her get on a holly bush! We had a good time around and be safe. Mrs Gregory also and the weather was just perfect. showed the children various aids that Natalie Stevens 2JTS help her in her everyday life, such as a speaking clock, special cook- ing utensils and a level indicator for Visitors when she pours a cup of tea. Police visit the Nursery The children were keen to know The topic for the children in the first how Barley could remember where half of the spring term was People to go each time she goes out, to the Who Help Us. library or supermarket, perhaps. One On a wet Tuesday in January, the child questioned Mrs Gregory’s need Nursery Class had a visit from PC Ga- to go to the library but she soon ex- reth Lewis. He came to talk to the plained about talking books and the children about a day in the life of a children were able to feel a booklet Police Officer. The highlight of his in Braille. visit was the class being able to try The visit was informative and very on all the helmets, and to hold the interesting and thoroughly enjoyed handcuffs, truncheons and shields. by all, including Barley! They loved sitting in the gaol incor- porated in the police van, and switch- ing on the siren. Charlie Boddy said, ‘I liked sitting in the police car best.’

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Her Caviar

A delicacy, she whispered. Something I’ve never tasted before.

Which takes me to here: a biting March morning, nose splayed against the window pane, staring at a small golden pot.

I imagine I’m riding on the back of the scarlet dragon on the label, surfing the secretive emerald waves, snaring a sparkling star with a snatch of my fist and a clap of my palm, until the pneumatic drill, cackling a thousand times a second, reminds me of where I am: standing outside on a biting March morning wallet empty, save a pathetic pound coin.

But since when has happiness for me been epitomised by a palm-sized pot?

I study the velvet-skinned ladies entering the shop, dripping with opals and clinging to charcoal-grey gentlemen wearing smirks and heavy gold watches, and I realise how badly I want it, that pot, I want the smile it would bring to her face when she walked in at six o’clock to discover it on our crooked kitchen table, an adventure waiting to happen.

Most of all, I want to hear her voice as she reads the label: Caviar Kaspia like a spell, like a language only she can speak. And I’m speechless as a white-gloved hand grips its dream-patterned sides, slides it, as if in slow-motion, from the display, This one sir?. As the pot is slipped into someone else’s pocket I see her smile slip away into the day, into the drill’s cackle, a plane’s distant rumble and the pleasant small-talking of this biting March morning.

Emily Middleton Year 12

Lydia Byrne Year 13

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Hannah Chadwick Year 8

Elizabeth Bell Year 8

Ciaran McLaughlin Year ?

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An extract from a chase scene Crack! A twig broke underfoot. Pippin inwardly cursed himself. Almost before he could blink, his hunters had run into the clearing. A dozen pygmy elves surrounded him. Pygmy elves were servants of the witch and, therefore, evil. They hissed, baring their sharpened teeth. They rose to about mid-thigh height, and carried small knives, sharpened sticks and small hammers. Ivy was wrapped around their torsos and their skin was a mossy green colour. Their angular heads seemed ill proportioned to the rest of their bodies; their fingers were long and their toes could grip a branch as well as their hands. Pippin saw that his only chance would be to run to the elf road. Quick as a flash, he drew his knife and slashed wildly. Before the pygmies had time to react, he had raced through a momentary break in the circle and onto the elf road. He hared along the track of compacted dirt, dodging low branches and brambles. The pygmies hollered and pursued him, gripping branches with fingers and toes, fling- ing themselves through the air. The track sloped upwards. Pippin’s feet pounded relentlessly against the ground. He struggled to keep ahead. Twigs raked like claws against his arms; vines caught on his ankles as he ran onwards. He was whipped by bendy twigs; some drew blood, but he continued with renewed vigour. Vines that the pygmies threw at him to try to slow him, hissed like snakes as they fell short. Pippin didn’t dare look back; he knew he was barely ahead. The sky was darkening, and a wind sprang up from nowhere to whip the branches of the trees into a frenzy. Crows circled overhead, anticipating a kill. The pygmies swung from tree to tree, like screech- ing monkeys defending their territory. Pippin turned a corner. The path ahead was blocked: to all sides was dense forest, nowhere to go but into the trees. Pippin was tiring, his feet slipping on leaves, blind- ed by the wind. He turned, drawing on his last ves- tiges of strength for the final push. His legs felt like they were on fire and his throat and lungs burned. He turned, spinning round on one foot. His knife was in his hand. He turned to face the pygmies. He could run no further. He was miles away from safety. He would go down fighting.

Tamsin Dykstra

Jessica HdgsonYear 12

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Josie Mills Year 11 Josie Mills Year 11

Imogen Clowes Year 3 Alec Mantel Year 5

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Christian Thorpe Year 13

Oliver Cowan Year 12

Exhibition at the Portico Gallery in Manchester showing details of work by Helen Hadfield and Lily Dunlop

Andrew Cathie Year 11

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Finlay McCance Year 6

This poem was inspired by a study of Five Ways To Kill A Man by Edwin Brock, and imitates its form, diction and syntax:

Five Ways To Win A Grand Prix

There are many cumbersome ways to win a Grand Prix. First, you could flatten their car batteries And slash their tyres. However, to do this properly you require a pit full of tools And a team of mechanics.

Or for a more precise sabotage You could destroy the other cars. To do this properly, you require a box of military grade CS, Detonators and a grandstand full of shocked spectators.

If you do not like all that destruction, You could try the age-old method of bribery. Unfortunately, for this you require a Swiss bank full of money, Some honours and an out-lived prime minister.

If you are a good driver, You could aggressively run your opponents off the road. To accomplish this, you require a red Ferrari, A German driver and a boiler suit.

These are, as I began, cumbersome ways to win a Grand Prix. Simpler, direct, and much more precise is to Be the better driver and not cheat.

Ali Clarke Grant McGlinchey Year 11

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The Young Writer of the Term competitions in the Boys’ Division always bring in some splendid work. Here are a few of the winning or commended entries from one such competition. The set topic this time was, obviously, Reflections.

Reflections (on my extended family history) Reflections

I woke with the sun this morning. Early in the morning by the Riverside, Startled; five-thirty. I was awake. I see a reflection of a rat trying to hide. I dressed hurriedly and crept downstairs Out later that night, walking by the sea, And out of my parents’ house. I see the moon reflected back at me.

I was at her house soon enough, Back at home, I look in the mirror hanging in the hall. The sun; still hidden. The reflected image of me I see, looking so tall. I fumbled with my torch for vision. I walk past photos of me under the glass, I fumbled to find my place by her side. Younger pictures of me, reflections from my past

And I knew her. In maths today the subject dazzled me, And she opened to me. All talk was of the reversal of polarity. And I saw myself, in her wisdom. Blinded by the content of all the axes, And found my place Reflected sunlight on my watch amuses me. By her side. At lunch the same day as we joked around My grandmother told me her father I listened with horror to hear the sound Was just like me. He pursued her all his life. Of the slurs and the slander all about me, He worked for her. My character assassinated for all to see. But she is laid down now before me. On the way home as I sat on the bus. We join. We are dancing. We are united now. I looked outside to see all the Christmas fuss. Here is where a self meets the soul. But in the rain washed window what did I see? The reflections of my friends staring back at me. I hear noises and I stop And I am waiting. At home that night whilst eating my tea And I wait. My Granddad’s smile was what my Mum could see. And I am scared to be found here, following In her eyes his sense of humour and of fun The ways of my fathers before me. Was echoed in me, her only son.

And now I am back. So I’m lying in bed trying to sleep And I was sad that I had gone to so much trouble My thoughts are running way too deep. To prepare for the encounter, Distorted reflections are all I can see, And only But which is the mirage and which the real me? Merely Skimmed the spine Harry Frost

Jonathan Burman

Rachael Keeling Year 11 Hannah Bellamy Year 12

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Reflections Reflections

Reflections on what’s come and gone My feet crunch on the hardened ground, still crisp with white snow, Reflections on what I’ve done I reach the water, the murky water, and I look down below. Reflections of things I am not meant to see Reflections washing over me. I see myself, my reflection, staring back at me, And then I see what I have feared; the man I could have been. Reflections burning my eyes The strong upper lip, the decisive tone, Reflections of being robbed by the black magpie The thought of being free. Reflections stopping me set myself free A tear disturbs the water. Reflections starting back at me. It could have been me.

Reflections showing its ugly face in rivers and lakes I begin to turn away from the lake, my eyes wet with sadness, Reflections of witches being burnt at the stake I close my eyes and walk away, trying to escape this madness. Reflections surrounding me - With things I try so hard to forget. But strangely the lake calls me back, as if I’m to be crowned, I will my soul not to, but I can’t help myself, I have to turn around. Destiny’s cruel joke on me My hands are clenched, my toes are curled, Giving me a hatred filled memory The fear grips me like a fist. I know what’s coming, it’s inevitable. Declan Sully And then the choking mist.

I drop to my knees, and crawl forward, I must see it again! No matter the cost, no matter the hurt, no matter the unbearable pain.

I collapse straight forward, as if I’ve crawled for a mile, I can see my reflection, feel its evil, and see its rancid smile. I stand back up, and I am pushed, Over, down to the lake, I close my eyes, and as I die, I like in bed awake.

Never again will I stray to that water, in my dreams or on my feet. Reflections can mean nothing, or they can be sour, they can be sweet. Nothing is as it seems, in the Lakeworld of my Dreams Never, ever venture there.

Kieran Wesley

Oliver Cowan Year 11 Ali Glenn Year 11

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The next piece is GCSE work: writing to imagine, describe and entertain forms about a third of the English Language coursework file.

Chapter One I picked up the lifeless sparrow with my right hand, Eventually, I felt the body shift suddenly away from gripping it tightly, and stuffed it into the sack. A feather the head as they became separate. Fine white fur separated itself from the plump belly of the bird, and was floating around in front of my eyes, easy to see drifted left and right, slowly, slowly, towards the ground. against the dark, stone wall. I put the head and body I didn’t stop to see it reach the muddy earth. towards the back of the table, took a crow from the left, and placed it in the middle. Crows were always As the sun burst through the trees, I felt its heat on easy. This one looked so clean and pure. Its feathers the back of my neck. The waxy tops of nearby trees were completely straight and smooth - not ruffled in shimmered. Squinting, I looked up at the sun, through any way. Its beak was a sharp, yellowish colour, and the branches and leaves, and realised it was midday its eyes were cold, dead and black. -having been out in the forest so many times, I had come to learn how to tell the approximate time by Having snatched the cleaver from the knife box with looking at the sun’s position. I hoisted the bulging sack anticipation, I held it up over my head. One quick up, slung it over my right shoulder, and set off. swipe and it was decapitated. An extremely satisfying thud resounded around the room, as the sharp blade The ground was soft under my feet, and I sunk slightly of the cleaver slammed straight through the crow’s with each step. frail neck, on to the hard wood of the table, denting I timed the walk home using my digital watch. It took it slightly. seven minutes and thirty-six seconds from the edge I smiled. of the forest to the front door. Twenty seconds more than yesterday. This meant I had probably got more The red ooze quickly made its way outwards, forming in the sack than yesterday. a small puddle on the wood of the table and joining itself to the blood from the rabbit. Having placed the I had to drop the sack so I could find the keys in my crow’s body at the back of the table, I retrieved the pocket. I unlocked the door, opened it as far as it body of the rabbit, replaced the box of knives and would go, lifted up the sack and walked through to took out the sewing basket. the end of the hall. I went down into my room hav- ing left the door open on my way out, and heaved Using the biggest needle and a very thick, strong thread, the sack up onto the table. I decided I would see to I began sewing the crow’s head onto the rabbit’s body. it after lunch. It was truly fascinating to see the two pieces gradually become part of each other, the crisp, black feathers Lunch was lamb-steaks, carrots and peas. I left the completely contrasting with the soft, white fur. peas. I looked at my watch again. The process had taken After lunch, I went back to my room. Raising the six minutes and twelve seconds. sack from the bottom corners, I emptied its contents onto the centre of the table. I looked at my watch, Tomorrow I would see what other wonders could be and then quickly began sorting the animals into two created from the animals I had collected. groups: flying animals on the left and non-flying animals on the right. This took me eighteen seconds - an improvement. Daniel Brown I reached into the cupboard under the table and took out the box of knives. I thought I’d start with the hardest job: the rabbits. Removing the biggest knife from the box, I moved the first rabbit, a lovely white one, to the centre of the table. I rolled the rabbit onto its back, pressed down on its stomach with my right hand, placed the serrated edge gently onto its throat, and began sawing through it. Blood began to flow over my fingers, and I realised I’d forgotten to put on my latex gloves. This didn’t bother me, however. It was interesting to see the blood work its way over my hands, twisting between my fingers and forming skin-coloured cracks on my knuckles each time I clenched my fists.

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Grendel’s Daughter

The Hrothgars of this world can unite and convene all the summits they like but, when she chooses to strike, there will be no time nor space for fear.

She is a man-made mutation of the fiercest brand; conceived millennia ago when bombs were sand and nuclear fission was a second-hand, wrongly-remembered myth. She swam

in the amniotic fluids of human thought for thousands of years, carefully caught between science and legend; she fought her way from the drawing board to the womb.

Today, she emerges to widespread applause: born before millions with a world-shaking roar; the crowds gasp at her cavernous jaws; her mighty iron-plated torso; shining silicon eyes.

Swarms of fly-sized figures fail to note that she does not greedily lope like her father, nor bellow from the throat like her tarn-hag grandmother.

Instead, they predict her movement will be sleek as shooting stars; her birth makes the midweek headlines and reporters shriek that she is the peak, so far, of humankind’s creations.

The Hrothgars of this world can unite and convene all the summits they like but, when she chooses to strike, there will be no time nor space for fear.

Where is Beowulf now?

Emily Middleton Year 12

Josie Mills Year 11

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had been told and, most anticipated After being taken for breakfast by Argentina 2007 of all, how good they would be at the tour guide, a newly invigorated To James rugby. Two particular talking points side emerged for the day’s sightsee- Whilst our abiding memory of the leading up to the tour were wheth- ing. Buenos Aires is easily one of the tour to Argentina will be James Pain- er the meat was as good, and the most beautiful and culturally diverse ton’s tragic death, we would also like women as beautiful, as the rumours cities in the world, with plazas, ca- to put on record what James, and suggested. Both, by general consen- thedrals, government buildings, and many others on the tour, considered sus, were found to be 100% correct. enormous avenues packed with to be three of the best weeks of our The amount of steak, ribs, pork and residential areas, shops and offices. lives . . . chicken consumed on tour cannot We travelled through docklands and even be quantified. As anyone who rich commercial business areas that Tuesday 3rd July 9. 00am. Terminal 3 has experienced such food will tell backed onto hugely deprived areas Manchester Airport. After many fund you, it’s easily the best in the world. like Boca, compensating for its lack raising events, monthly withdrawals Most worrying of all, however, es- of wealth with massive amounts of of cash, photos and gruelling pre-tour pecially in a foreign country on the visible culture, from the vividly col- fitness and hype, two teams and a other side of the world, was the lan- oured houses to the tango dancers in handful of coaches were finally ready guage barrier. This was seemingly no the street. to travel across the Atlantic Ocean to problem for resident linguist, Thom That night we met our first set of spend three and a half weeks in a Rowbotham, who, much to his dis- hosts, the 1st XV staying with pupils much under-rated rugby nation. We pleasure, was invariably hosted by of St Brendan’s College and the 2nd would be sampling fine foods and the opposition player who spoke the XV with Villa Devoto Day School. wine, new cultures, breathtaking least English, in most cases no Eng- Both sides were well fed and rest- scenery, and Argentinean rugby. lish at all. ed. Argentineans are warm hearted, Many were optimistically anxious, After two delayed flights and a kind and welcoming people. We all as no one knew what to expect of cross-airport sprint, we flew down awoke early the next morning: the the Argentinean lifestyle, what our into Argentina’s capital, Buenos 2nd XV had be organised to tour the hosts would be like, what the cities Aires, in the early hours. Under dark- ground of Boca Juniors FC, whilst the would be like, whether ness, the streetlights showed a vast big hard 1st XV partook of some the scenery would city going as far as we could see on retail therapy at a new be as beauti- either side of the plane. Unfortunate- shopping mall. ful as we ly, the baggage handlers at Madrid Airport had not been up to the fe- rocious pace of the King’s School as they crossed that airport, and the group’s bags were left behind.

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That afternoon came the eagerly more rural. It is a city in the middle Jack Taylor penalty in the dying sec- awaited first match, at St Brendan’s of all the nothingness that we had just onds secured a one-point victory. We home ground, some hours’ bus drive travelled along for hours with but one left the pitch battered and bruised: yet out of town. The 1st XV, captained stop, at a spa hotel, where the aged again the physical style of Argentine- by flanker, George Morrissey, put in a and infirm took advantage of a mas- an rugby had left its mark on several solid performance, winning 47-7, but sage to prevent their seizing up. of us, and we enjoyed a post match would need to improve to contend The match against Tucuman was meal and a few magic tricks from the with opponents to come. The 2nd XV, played as an evening fixture in front Cordoba hooker. captained by scrum-half, Josh Fowler, of a large and partisan crowd. Very The following day was the first also played well, but came out sec- hard, well-fought matches followed, free day of the tour: most lads used ond best, losing 24-15. with both sides being beaten by wor- this time to buy souvenirs before the The tour moved to the next place thy opponents. The firsts were well entire tour party travelled to a cof- of residence, the Hotel Presidente. beaten in spite of a fantastic short- fee shop to watch the final of Copa Whilst in the hotel, we just had free range try from Bruce Lacey, and the America. The Argentineans were firm time to take in the shops and sights seconds despite valiant talking from favourites as all our hosts were keen nearby, before being whisked off for Jonty Marshall. Both sides enjoyed to remind us, but Argentina lost 3-0 a training session to keep fragile play- their last night in Tucuman, ready to and the streets of Cordoba were very ers loose after the previous tough ac- set out to Cordoba. empty and quiet that night. tion. That night, a tango show was We arrived at the luxurious Ameri- After playing three games in five watched by everyone except Leo can hotel in Cordoba, weary from the days, we were looking forward to the Thompson who found the experience long bus journey, but with high spir- next stop, at Iguazú, to relax along- all too emotional and slept during the its after a fantastic start to the tour. side one of the most spectacular natu- show. Cordoba is the second biggest city ral wonders in the world. We spent Salta was the next port of call. Af- in Argentina and it was interesting to the next two days at the tranquil Ho- ter a welcome rest on the plane, we be back in a bustling metropolis af- tel Esturion. The trip to Iguazú Falls were straight back into action, travel- ter our stay in traditional Tucuman. allowed the team to rest and recov- ling through the city. Salta, an old city We arrived late on Friday evening, so er in preparation for the final game. set against the backdrop of the moun- most lads spent the evening at leisure We spent a whole day walking and tains, is low rise and sprawling. It was playing pool or watching television, sightseeing and enjoyed a boat trip at in these sprawling outskirts that the relaxing and preparing for our third the bottom of the falls. It is difficult first and second teams were hosted. game in five days. to describe their magnitude and, for On the coldest day of Argentina’s The next day we made the short the first time on the tour, we were year, and the first time it had snowed journey across town to the Jockey speechless. We spent the first part for eighty years, we had booked to Club Cordoba, for a game the tour- of the day in awe of our surround- go white water rafting. This is usu- ists approached with a mixture of ings, trying to capture the picturesque ally something looked forward to by excitement and trepidation, keen to scenes on camera. The second half of all, but this time it was not such a get back to winning ways. The facili- the day was spent on a nature trail on hot prospect. As we are all well-hard ties at the Jockey Club were fantas- which we encountered nothing but King's Macc lads, we set off down- tic and a large crowd turned out to terrifying insects. Some members of stream. Jack Taylor and Andy Laing watch both the 2nd XV game and the group particularly enjoyed throw- were the first of the few to fall into the 1st XV game. The 2nd XV did ing these gigantic insects at others and the icy waters. Another round of meat not start well and looked weary from watching them scream with horror. was eaten by all and preparation for the previous week’s action; however, We returned to the hotel thoroughly the second match started. they regrouped at half time and the drenched, but having enjoyed a fan- We were due to play Los Tigres second half performance improved tastic, memorable experience. That club in an idyllic setting overlooking significantly. In a closely fought and evening we enjoyed another team the city with mountains fairly close physical game, a few lapses in con- meal before returning to the hotel to by. The pitch, however, was incred- centration and discipline cost the sec- enjoy the musical talents of Brendan ibly dusty and, when it came to the onds the victory. Thomas and Craig Burness. match, we found that breathing was The 1st XV entered the game deter- We left Iguazú feeling refreshed difficult because of a mixture of tired- mined to win. After an edgy first-half and keen to enjoy the final part of ness, altitude and dust. The seconds display, we had built up a 24-0 lead, the tour. We returned to Buenos Aires narrowly lost, 30-29, despite an ex- but we knew we could play better. and, after a short journey, we arrived cellent second half performance. The The game then took an interesting at La Plata, home both to Juan Se- firsts came out victorious with what turn as Cordoba made fifteen chang- bastian Veron and the current Argen- was, arguably, their best performance es, bringing on a completely fresh tinean president. We spent the next of the tour, comfortably winning, 57- team. The Cordoba side that started three nights with hosts. The first day 0, against the strongest side in Salta. the match had been large, as all the was spent walking round La Plata A not so excellent example of good Argentineans had been, but the sec- - an eventful day in which first we time keeping from Andrew Kimber ond-half side was simply massive. It encountered a political march cam- and Bruce Lacey led to the bus leaving later turned out that the second-half paigning for the return of the Falk- over an hour late for the long journey side comprised the Cordoba Under- lands to Argentina, and then, on a to Tucuman, the best club side in the 21s. King’s defended bravely against lighter note, a girls’ handball team all country. Tucuman is not as affluent as much larger opposition, but the game of whom loved an English accent! We previous cities, being smaller and far seemed to be slipping away until a enjoyed a final team meal and held a

39 Rugby mini presentation to thank the teach- next day was spent in mourning, with ceedings and whether the game plan ers for their support during the tour our hosts from La Plata working hard was appropriate to the skills of the and the teachers handed out some to support us in these difficult times. team. These issues were again indi- light-hearted awards, with Bertie We all left La Plata with heavy hearts cated in the narrow loss to Wilmslow Thorneycroft’s award being perhaps to make the long journey home. HS. Possibly more worrying was that the most deserved. We then returned After lengthy delays, at Madrid and none of the players, with the excep- to our host families’ homes to rest be- Buenos Aires, we arrived at Gatwick tions of captain Laing, vice captain fore our final game. in the early morning and travelled by Waddingham and senior pro, Part- La Plata Rugby Club’s 1st XV play bus back to Macclesfield. We were ington, had stepped up and begun to in the Argentine premier division and tired from the journey and emotion- make decisions or take responsibil- so we were playing the equivalent of ally drained, too. Despite the desper- ity for the shape and pattern of the a premiership academy side. Again, ately sad events of the previous night, team. the setup was fantastic: as in Tucu- all agreed that the tour itself had been The half term break was useful to man, the walls of the clubhouse were a great success, with everyone enjoy- re-think the approach and re-build lined with Pumas shirts. The 2nd XV ing a fantastic time. The tour brought bruised confidence. Certainly, some saved their best performance until all the lads closer together and the of the younger players began to un- last and, thanks to some resolute de- group gained invaluable life experi- derstand the demands of rugby at fending, including a tremendous tap ences whilst in Argentina. Many of this level and were mature enough tackle from Danny Lawrence that he the team are still in contact with their to realise that they had a bigger part stopped to celebrate, and because of Argentinean hosts and all of us pos- to play in the direction of the team. some creative attacking play, were sess memories that will stay with us As a result, some good performances able to record their first victory of the forever. were recorded: Lymm, Adams and tour. The victory was well deserved, James, you will always be in our Wirral were defeated, and excellent as the young 2nd XV had been forced thoughts. Rest in peace. performances against the quality op- to learn a lot in a short space of time position of Trent and Warwick indi- and the team was constantly disrupted Bruce Lacey and George Morrissey cated that improvements were taking by injuries. The 2nd XV always played place. These two games showed in- with tremendous spirit and the final creased maturity and determination game even saw a cameo appearance 1st XV and, although both were lost at the from Craig Burness, who had broken This was not a straightforward sea- death, as large and more senior packs his leg earlier in the summer. son: a predominately Lower Sixth took control, King’s made them look The 1st XV were also suffering with side struggled at times to generate second best for considerable periods injuries and they looked weary going the power needed to control games of time. into the final game. It was clear from at first team level and also, at times, After Christmas, the improvement the start that La Plata was a strong were rather naïve in their outlook. It continued, with a very narrow, and side and, despite a brave first-half has been said that one of the things somewhat unlucky defeat away to performance from King’s, La Plata that you cannot give a young player Bradford. This game revealed sig- was narrowly in the lead at the break. is experience, and that was the case nificant character, as King’s battled to La Plata made several changes at half this season. In many ways, the sea- gain the lead, eventually scoring with time and fresh legs made a difference. son got off to a misleading start. The a twenty metre lineout drive (which Many King’s players were forced to Festival was played in appalling con- pleased the forwards coach immense- leave the field with injuries in this fi- ditions and the squad showed great ly) and then narrowly missing with a nal game, including the courageous tenacity to win all games, playing a drop goal that may have secured the Chris McGhee who always tackled limited, forward based pattern. This game, only to lose to a late and con- above his weight. A very strong La coloured the way in which the team’s tentious penalty kick. Although there Plata won the game very convincingly game structure was constructed and were many positives here, it must be in the end, as King’s tired. The 1st XV it was not until later in the season said that having achieved a two point trundled, battered and bruised, from that it became obvious that a more lead with time running out, we were the pitch, but proud of their achieve- expansive game was required by the not quite able to control the ball and ments in Argentina against some of squad. field position in order to hold on. the strongest sides in that country. The early season had its ups and Nevertheless, the season finished We enjoyed another great post-match downs: we lost a shocker away at with good wins against St Edwards dinner with our hosts before return- Bishop Vesey’s before being ultimate- and Merchant Taylors’ prior to a dis- ing to prepare for our final night in ly over powered by a useful QEGS appointing defeat to Stockport where Argentina. Wakefield side. The team then ral- we failed to make the appropriate de- On our last night in Argentina, our lied to battle out a tough away win cisions and control field position in a hosts took us out into La Plata to cel- at Manchester Grammar and a very close game in which we were under ebrate National Friendship Day, but pleasing defeat of RGS Lancaster pressure in the tight. the night ended tragically when James where half back McGhee control- Although the season had its ups Painton was struck by a car. James led the game well to pressurise the and downs, all players developed was rushed to hospital, but he died. opposition into mistakes. The away and were a credit to themselves and He was a very popular member of game at Stonyhurst College was lost the school. The front row of Stott- the group, always full of laughter and in a disappointing performance, one Sugden, Taylor and Whiteley was al- he worked hard to make the younger which started to raise questions about ways solid and they improved their lads feel welcome in the team. The the ability of the team to control pro- game around the field; second rows

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Lacey and May could dominate line on College and Rishworth together ful for us, but also a step up from our outs and similarly improved around with a narrow defeat to Llandovery normal level. the field. The back row made good College that helped us to qualify for From the word go we got straight strides and had spells when they to- the main competition where further into the hardest match of the year, tally dominated games. Waddingham wins against QEGS Wakefield, in a against the genetically modified QEGS was abrasive at the contact area and significant turn around from the early team, who seem to get better year af- carried the ball very well. Laing has season result, and Kirkham GS, saw ter year and always supply several pace and he supported and carried us through to what was effectively the players for Yorkshire. However, even well and Morrissey may well become semi-final and a close fought game though our performance was not ini- a true open-side, strong in the tackle against eventual winners, Sedburgh. tially the best, as the season carried and seriously competitive at break- It is hoped that a young side have on, we got better and played harder. down. These three were backed up learned significant lessons and will Throughout the year, there was a dra- by Walsh who, coming up from the be in a situation to develop further matic improvement in the size and second team, produced a series of on the summer tour and to perform skill of the forwards, their aggression good performances. Special mention well next season. being enhanced by that of Dave Hard- must also go to Leo Thompson who ing, a man who could have a fight in played at various times as hooker, an empty room. The backs were ex- prop and flanker to good effect. His cellent in defence and their manoeu- effort at tight head prop against a very 2nd XV vres and ball-handling skills increased useful Trent College side was one of This was not a vintage year for the 2nd game by game. These improvements the performances of the season. XV, although there was no shortage resulted in the team’s winning more In the backs, McGhee and Bam- of effort on the part of the squad. The games than it lost. More would have ford played most of the season at half season started brightly enough with a been won had it not been for several back, with Partington and the Under good win at Bishop Veseys, but it was injuries during the season, and some 16 player, Wilkinson, also involved in then realised that the side included a dodgy refereeing at Bradford GS. these positions. It was very pleasing number who should be 1st XV play- In the summer, several team mem- to see Bamford recover from last sea- ers - they were rightly promoted and bers went on the rugby tour to Ar- son’s serious injury to be, once again, the team proceeded to lose seven of gentina; it was fantastic playing with a key player. McGhee has developed its next eight games! The latter half the First XV and against some impres- over the season and is beginning to of the season was much better as the sive opposition. The whole team was understand the pressures at scrum- side slowly gained confidence: four deeply affected by the sad death of half. In the centres, Laing, Partington of the final five games resulted in vic- James Painton at the end of the tour. and Lowndes all featured; they de- tory. We all learnt a huge amount about fended well and ran strongly. Laing The players always competed man- rugby and about life. captained the side from centre and fully and, by the end of the year, the we were delighted with his inclusion pack was beginning to dominate op- in the county set up. At wing and full ponents, and back play became more back, Painton, Tutton and Swetman fluent and incisive, Nick Wales being U14A all ran with conviction and defended outstanding in this respect. The main We started our season confidently well. issue was defence, and individual with a convincing 50-7 victory over In many ways, the sevens season tackling was an area of concern. In Bishop Vesey’s. We then struggled reflected the fifteens season, with an no game in which the team conceded against tough opponents such as early poor start giving way to distinct more than twenty points did King’s Sedbergh, Wakefield and Lancaster. improvement later. The Solihull tour- win, providing a lesson for all to Towards Christmas, we found form, nament was cancelled and this left learn: if you stop the opposition from winning three in four against Ad- us rather undercooked at the North scoring, you have a better chance of ams, Wirral and Arnold. Simon Em- of England competition, where we success! ery, making his A Team debut against played poorly and did not progress The side was well led by Andrew Arnold, defended well and scored a through the group. A week later, at Kimber whose courage belied his well-earned try. Strong running and Stonyhurst, two wins in the group, af- small frame, and by James Nicholson formidable defence from Charlie ter two poor losses, saw us progress who eventually took on the mantle of Brown and Chris Hudspeth and nif- to the first knock-out round where in- pack leader with real conviction and ty well-worked moves from Johnny experience led to our losing narrowly passion. The progress made by all Stubbs and Will Hanson kept the op- to the Oratory School. The National was refreshing to see and a number position defences on their toes. Sevens saw a distinct improvement of this squad should have the ability Despite all this, our stronghold was and increasingly good performances to step up a level next year. our scrum, shunting back almost eve- saw us win the group and progress ry pack of forwards we came against. to the second day. It was then slightly In the front row, the injection of Mat- disappointing to see the team lose in thew Thorpe and Sam Jones added the first knock-out round and go out. U16 pace and power, with the clever The Sedbergh Tens was possibly As the team started the season, we hands of Jake Knowles at the lineout the best performance of the season, knew it would be the last time we and in open play giving other for- as a number of aspects of play came would all play together after five long wards something to build from. The together with good effect. The first years of hard and good rugby. The relentless rucking of Ross Elliot never day provided good wins against Clift- season proved not only very success- seemed to cease and the loss of Carl

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Southan was short lived as George ficult to stop, and his pace and power team and went down 63-0. However, Boustany added pace and try scoring led to many tries. their courage and determination nev- ability to the back row. The eternal The team lost in the semi-final of er faltered and was a great credit to fitness level of Fraser Lacey helped the Cheshire Cup to a very compe- them all. George Drury gain clean ball for the tent Caldy side by 17 points to 10, Clearly, the only way was up after backs to use. and the sevens tournaments proved this result and the boys were deter- Towards the end of the season our successful, the pinnacle being at the mined to improve their skills before defence held out well, with draws Rosslyn Park Sevens where the team their remaining fixtures. In the next against Stockport and St Edwards and won their group, beat Cardiff HS 21-5 game, against Cheadle Hulme, King’s with Merchant Taylors’ getting a 35- in the last 32, and lost to Bourne GS A team proved to be much too skilful 0 thrashing. The pivotal point of our 29-12 in the last 16 (Bourne then lost and cohesive for their opposition and season was the quarter final win, in in the semi-final) and this, out of 120 ran out 80-0 winners. In the B match the cup, against Wilmslow, our fin- schools taking part. the boys worked hard and showed a est performance. Even in impossible The Nelson trophy was awarded to great deal of commitment, but unfor- conditions, Will Hanson and George Ant Walker. tunately lost 45-25. Drury shone as we kept momentum This set the team up well for the AJIS to cruise through to the semi-finals, Rugby Tournament, with confidence where we narrowly lost our chance to U13B now much higher. After winning their win some silverware to a well-trained This is another excellent squad of opening game against Redcourt, nar- St Ambrose. players, who trained exceptionally row defeats were experienced against Our sevens campaign was helped well, and produced committed per- Arnold (5-0) and Merchant Taylor’s greatly with the added speed of Jer- formances in the matches. They were (14-0). This meant that King’s had to emy Holden to come to our aid in well led by Peter Rhodes, initially and play in the Plate Competition, where times of need. Disappointingly, most then Jim Lock, both of whom gave they defeated Cheadle Hulme 42-5 to of our tournaments were called their utmost to ensure team harmo- set up a semi-final match against The off because of typical North West ny. Grange. Unfortunately, this game was weather, although we were only nar- Alex Billings has the outstanding lost 19-7. Overall, however, it was a rowly edged out of the semi finals, by-scorer, with his strong running on very positive day, with lots of good on points difference, at the Wakefield the wing, but the forwards provided rugby being played. Sevens. Charlie Brown gained the the platform and their performance The final game of the season was Player of the Year award and I thank put a lot of pressure on the ‘A’ team against Terra Nova. Both teams ex- all the coaches who improved our pack. No doubt in years to come perienced very hard fought encoun- games and made the fixtures possible there will be many of them in the top ters. The A match proved to be an by their refereeing. Finally, I thank all squad. end-to-end game, with the result in the parents who came to encourage King’s favour until the last minute, us and cheer us on. They were a great at which time the Terra Nova cen- asset and were like our sixteenth man U13C tre broke through two tackles and on the field. There were only 2 ‘C’ team matches, scored in the corner. This was heart- Johny Marsden against Bishop Vesey (won 15-5) and breaking, as it meant the final score a strong Warwick School (lost 7-50) was 19-14 to Terra Nova. The B team but this did give the opportunity for game was played in great spirit, with many boys to represent the school in both schools playing their less experi- U13A a competitive environment, a chal- enced players. Unfortunately, despite This was a season where several lenge which they responded to very their best efforts, King’s B team also games were lost by the narrowest of well. lost, 35-25. margins, three games were drawn and The future looks bright for this This was a very enjoyable sea- only QEGS Wakefield, Adam’s GS and squad of players: they have shown a son, which will set the boys up well a Spratton Hall touring team (all of tremendous enthusiasm for the game, for their experiences in the Senior whom were unbeaten) were superior and when the physical maturity of School. to any great extent. many of the smaller players develops, MKW Injuries to Tom Foreman, scrum- they should certainly be a force to half and captain, disrupted the flow reckon with. of possession from forwards to backs, AMcI/DTB but the main areas of concern were in the contact area. Individual tackling techniques were worked on through- out the season, and there was a sig- U11 nificant improvement, but the frailty This year saw the emergence of rugby of some of the defence led to defeat as a major sport in the Junior Division, on several occasions. with a keen squad of players repre- The side did, however, play and senting the school. The first match train as a unit, with outstanding in- of the season was a rude awakening dividual performances from Alex with a long trip to Merchant Taylor’s Thomson (number 8) and Ant Walker in Liverpool. In this game, the boys (wing). Walker, in particular, was dif- faced a physically much stronger

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which complemented one another. man, M. Stringer, A. Allmand-Smith; 16 Boys’ Andrew Gales was a fearless tackler J. Worrall; 15 S. Ghauri; 14 J. Edwards; 1st XI with excellent covering abilities on 10 O. Cowan,; 4 J. Gibson; 3 F. Bryant, Of all the 1st XI teams over the last the right and likewise Ben Allsopp on A. Reeves, M. Murray; 1 R. Smith. dozen years, this 1st XI was the one the left. Ben oozed enthusiasm and JAD which made the most progress over commitment! Rob Wreglesworth and the season. Their commitment to Joe Bryant were an excellent central training and will to learn more about defence partnership. Joe led the team the game and improve has been an superbly with tremendous tackling Indoor Team example to all. It was fitting that they and distribution in front of Rob who Friday afternoon indoor sessions at returned from the end of season Bath was an excellent marker and spoiler Macclesfield Leisure Centre remain an Festival as the first King’s team to win of opponent’s attacks. optional opportunity for players to de- all their matches. Whilst the above four were the velop their stick skills and team play. A The season started in disappoint- usual starting back four, they were dedicated group realised this aim, and ing fashion at Sandbach where frail- ably supported by the deceptive and had fun doing it. It was a very young ties in all areas of the pitch were ex- determined play of Joe Worrall, and and relatively inexperienced squad ploited. There then followed eight Oliver Cowan whose self belief im- which went to the North Indoor tour- matches where the team was never proved as the season progressed. In nament. After a disappointing result in outplayed, but somehow was unable midfield, Saad Ghauri made excel- the first game against Sheffield H.C., to secure victory. It was almost as if lent runs down the right using his their play gradually improved and fol- the team did not know how to win! impressive stick skills and genuine lowing impressive victories against In particular the games against Mer- pace. Matthew Stringer performed a Birkenhead School and Deeside Ram- chant Taylors’ and Newcastle saw the similar role on the left and developed blers H.C. the team progressed to the team submit right at the very end of his team play as the season unfolded. semi-final stage, a feat not achieved each match. Victory at Wirral G.S. in The usual central partnership saw for many years. Against Preston H.C. the next game saw, at last, the team Matthew Shribman exhibit very good the team began hesitantly and slowly celebrate the victory that had been stick skills and run tirelessly with the and was forced to play catch up for long coming and was so thoroughly ball, and Lyam Hollis totally control much of the game. Preston did not deserved. This was the only victory the midfield area with his excellent outplay the King’s team, but the early during the Autumn term, this term positional play, tacking and vision. deficit was too large to overcome. The also seeing the team’s exit from the Later in the season, Joe and Lyam to- team was bitterly disappointed but Cheshire cup in a penalty stroke tally dominated these central areas. should feel satisfied with the success shoot out at Birkenhead School. In attack, Alex Hall and Adam All- that they achieved. The “Kobblers” game over the mand-Smith led the team with strong Appearances: J. Bryant, L. Hollis, B. Christmas period was an end-to-end running and some very good finish- Parton, A. Hall, A. Gales, M. Murray, “goalfest”, with a very strong “Old ing. Alex has a very good understand- F. Bryant, J. Gibson. Boys” team eventually winning by the ing of which runs to make and when, JAD odd goal in 13! This was how hockey and Adam’s support of this developed should be played and it did provide well over the season. Jack Edwards U14 a boost for the team’s confidence. A forced his way into the attacking line The U14 hockey team had an encour- very strong Repton team brought the up as the season progressed. Jack had aging season, with many highlights, King’s team back down to earth in the uncanny ability to be in the right including taking part in the Chesh- the Spring term, but there were still place at the right time and pop in a ire U14 Cup final and convincing some encouraging performances, par- most unexpected goal. Several U16 wins against Cheadle Hulme and Hall ticularly in the 3-3 draw at Merchant players were drafted into the team at Cross. Taylors’ where the team showed tre- various stages of the season. James The standard of hockey improved mendous spirit and a never say die Gibson, Francis Bryant, Matthew Mur- throughout the season, as did the fit- attitude. This set the standard for the ray and Alex Reeves all rose to the ness levels and attitude of the squad. Bath Festival and in particular the ex- challenge of 1stXI hockey. Set piece Although they lost in the final to an cellent victory over a strong Reigate play is so important in modern day impressive Altrincham Grammar G.S. team. hockey and in this department, Lyam School, the experience of playing All in all, whilst the record shows and Joe were most effective scoring in the Cheshire Cup was extremely a disappointing set of results, the sea- many well thought out goals. valuable and became a turning point son overall was most satisfying. Every The Upper Sixth players will re- for the team. Important lessons were member of the squad did what was member the season for the individual learnt that day, such as recognising asked of them, and more. contributions that they made and the the value of warming up seriously, of In goal, Ben Parton developed his lower sixth for the way in which they playing as a team, encouraging and goalkeeping to a most accomplished developed and improved their play. supporting team mates and most of level. His approach towards training The most important objective of the all, not giving up. was excellent, always willing to push season was achieved - everyone en- All members of the team have im- himself that little extra. Ben was ably joyed themselves. Sport was the win- proved their hockey skills this season. backed up by the ever improving ner. Andrew Parton has been fearless in Robbie Smith. The back four were a Appearances: 20 L. Hollis, A. Hall, net and his quick reactions have pre- most diverse yet homogenous group! B. Allsopp, R. Wreglesworth; 19 J. vented many goals. The defence of Each had their individual qualities Bryant, B. Parton, A. Gales, M. Shrib- Daniel Cotterill, James Boardman, Al-

43 Hockey lie Potter and Ben James has been the improved player, Niamh Burke, and backbone of the team. All four have Girls our player of the year, Vicky Lomas, shown commitment and intelligence U13XI gave impetus to the side. Maggie in their distribution. Tom Gilsenan The enjoyment the squad had playing Auslander enjoyed playing in goal has also impressed with his confident hockey was illustrated whenever Lize and helped to keep the scores pre- tackling. (our gap student) joined me and the sentable. Dan Alderley, Alex Eyre, Ben Mon- non-team players to play against the Squad: M Auslander, J Bowers, ro and Matthew Wreglesworth have team. We usually lost to the team, but H Chadwick, E Ferdani, R Grimes, combined together effectively in mid- a lot of fun and a good deal of coach- M Heywood, H Marlow, B Preston, field. Matthew’s probing runs have ing was put into these Friday lunch- H Smith, R Wynne, N Burke, S Win- set up many excellent attacking op- time sessions. stanley, L King-Smith, E Pasquale, E portunities and he has been a regular The team was not very success- Marshall, V Lomas, H Gradwell, E scorer. Dan’s technique has improved ful in terms of results, but our most Bell. and his ability to see the quick pass TGN has enabled good link-up play be- tween attack and defence. On the forward line, James Burke, Mike Dodd and James Flood scored some impressive goals. James Burke has been particularly versatile this season. On the wing or in the centre of midfield, he has always given his best and has never given up. Other squad players, Joschka Rof- fe, Richard Marlow and Ben French, have supported the team and played valuable roles in contributing to the overall performances. This squad is extremely talented and has the potential to shine even more next season. LCD

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Shamas Bedi, in his final year, was side. Andy Kimber played throughout First XI leading wicket taker with 14, includ- his final three years at King’s; an ex- A season that began in glorious sun- ing 5 for 38 against Stockport. Shamas cellent fielder and occasional leg spin- shine with high expectations, 2007 bowled well throughout the year and ner, Andy will have been disappoint- would end up breaking records for his contribution to the team effort as ed not to have scored more runs after all the wrong reasons. After playing a character will be missed as much excellent fifties in the first two games and winning the first four games in as his bowling. Always cheerful and of the season. Stuart and Chris played glorious sunshine, the remainder of hard working, and often a little ec- only occasionally for the 1st XI, but the season was decimated by poor centric when he was fielding, Shamas also took on between them the re- weather, with more matches lost to was a very popular member of the sponsibility of being 2nd XI captain; rain than in any other year. team both showed excellent character and With the loss of three key batters The school does have a number performed very well when asked. from the previous season, runs were of very able seamers and the other For the second successive season, always going to be a problem, but the bowlers all impressed at different and for only the second time ever, mood amongst the players at the start times; Sam Stockwin bowled really the 1st XI went through the season of the season was positive, knowing well taking 4 for 29 against Notting- without a single drawn game. Indeed, that they would have to shoulder the ham when the team were struggling none of the games played resulted in responsibility collectively. Elliot Pur- and he finished the season with 9 even a close finish - all were wins or dom had other ideas, and in those wickets at 14.9; Ben Allsopp de- losses by more than 49 runs or by 7 first four games, he decided he would stroyed the Newcastle middle-order, wickets or more. After the first four take the responsibility himself, with taking 4 for 6, and Elliot Purdom took comfortable victories, further wins scores of 179 against King’s Chester, 3 for 17 against a strong Sedbergh were recorded against Newcastle-un- 41 against Bishop Vesey’s, 117 against batting line-up. der-Lyme and Bangor GS. The team Denstone and 95 against Stockport It has often been the case that the lost five games, all against good op- GS. Elliot was to dominate the bat- spinners have been the leading wick- position (Nottingham HS, Manchester ting throughout the season with 795 et-takers in school cricket. A back in- GS, RGS Lancaster, Birkenhead and runs, including three centuries and jury meant that leg-spinner, Johnny Sedbergh), all, disappointingly, by a three fifties; if the weather had been Barratt, could only bowl a little off comfortable margin. kinder he would surely have become spin. He had been the team’s lead- The remaining nine fixtures all fell only the third King’s batter to score a ing wicket taker for the previous two victim to the weather; seven were thousand runs in a season. seasons. Left arm spinner, Jimmy Lo- cancelled completely and two were Of the remaining batters, only Lloyd mas, bowled very well in the first four abandoned at lunch. Cricket fortnight Kennedy scored more than 250 runs, games, taking eight wickets at 12.38, was particularly hard hit with only two and only Lloyd averaged more than before suffering a horrible injury in of the scheduled nine games played, 20. If the batters are going to take col- the Nottingham game. Whilst run- both of those starting several hours lective responsibility in 2007, the de- ning over the boundary when field- after the original start time because parture of Elliot means that they will ing, Jimmy put up his hand to stop of overnight or morning rain. Having have to really knuckle down. Johnny himself and put his hand through the travelled to Ipswich for the annual fes- Barratt, Mike Walsh and Andy Kim- pavilion window, badly cutting his tival, the first two games were rained ber all scored fifties and showed, on wrist and bicep. The early prognosis off shortly after lunch, after King’s occasions, what they are capable of, was not great, with one doctor even had batted and set challenging totals but they (and Lloyd) will need to be suggesting he wouldn’t play cricket for the opposition, and the third was much more consistent if the team is to again. Fortunately, Jimmy was made abandoned altogether, so that most of be successful in the future. of strong stuff and managed to battle the bowlers hardly had a game at all. Of the bowlers, U15 newcomer, back, even playing a few club games There is no question that 2008 will Chris Connolly, showed what a good at the end of the season. The loss of be a difficult and challenging season bowler he is when he took 6 for 19 our main spin threat proved a real for all players. A young and relatively against Bishop Vesey’s. Chris opened problem and a return from injury for inexperienced side will have to adapt the bowling and was generally the both bowlers will certainly help our quickly and take the responsibil- pick of the seamers; he had very lit- cause next year. ity that comes their way. They will tle luck and was hampered by the The side was very well captained benefit from a December tour to Sri fast bowling restrictions that only al- by Johnny Barratt, who had an excel- Lanka where a party of seventeen lowed him two five-over spells per lent awareness of fielding positions players and three staff will undertake game. Even so, after such a fine start and never let the game drift. He made a two-week tour incorporating eight he will be disappointed to finish with bowling changes regularly and often matches, as well as watching a couple only eleven wickets. Chris will take with immediate results. Johnny was of days’ test match cricket, where the more next year and will also be re- helped by Elliot as vice captain and party will, hopefully, meet up with lied upon to score runs. He is to be senior player. The captain is always former 1st XI captain and current Eng- congratulated on his selection for the the most important player in the side land cricket manager, Peter Moores. England U15 side, at the Bunbury fes- and Johnny’s role will be even more SM tival where he was representing the important with a young and inexperi- North, and also his selection to the enced side in 2008. Lancashire Academy - as one of the As well as Elliot Purdom and Sha- youngest boys ever selected. mas Bedi, Andy Kimber, Stuart Parks and Chris Robinson also leave the

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highlight of the season. It was a team with Sam Rodman. Normally, Jake Second XI effort to get to 129 on a damp wicket. Knowles would go in at three, fol- This was a most unusual and, by 2nd Great bowling performances from lowed by Charles Gilman, then Tom XI standards, a most disappointing Ben Monsey and James Thomson led Livesley. John Armitage was at six, season. us to victory. Johny Marsden at seven and George Showing typical confidence and Narrow defeat to Lancaster Gram- Drury at eight. Johnny Stubbs, Mat- ability, the first six games were won mar School was disappointing, but thew Jones, James Board, Joe Seddon, reasonably comfortably. There were King’s were chasing 170 and only Alex Hughan and, occasionally, Char- a few problems with availability, but lost by eight runs with a great 72 lie Brown, were the other batsmen to the depth of numbers in the squad from Anil Raza and good batting from be called upon during the season. meant that a strong team took the James Thomson down the order mak- Most players also bowled. Johny field against all opponents. ing it a very close game. Marsden showed sufficient merit to The game against Nottingham, The bowling throughout the sea- be selected for the first team later in however, proved a turning point and son was good, with all bowlers hav- the season and he was joined there dealt a blow to confidence from which ing their day. Tom Coleman consist- by Tim Saxon. Both these boys will the team never recovered. Impossibly ently bowled left arm spin with great be on the senior tour to Sri Lanka in late cry-offs and, disgracefully, a play- flight and accuracy. Tom Waters and December 2007. er who simply did not turn up, meant Dom Ferdani made a good opening Gilman, Saxon and Knowles all that the team travelled to Notting- partnership. Andrew Barratt, Ben scored a fifty and over two hundred ham, one of the strongest teams on Monsey, James Plowright and James runs during the season. Marsden, the fixture list, with only nine players. Thomson were all reliable change Stubbs and Rodman took most wick- Despite the valiant efforts of all those bowlers and all claimed wickets. ets. Stubbs shone in the field. All the who played, including two brave vol- The top six batters, with the excep- players showed enthusiam and played unteers from junior teams who made tions of Tommy Taylor and Anil Raza, the game in the right spirit. up the numbers, a crushing defeat all need to score runs more consist- CJM was inevitable. From this point on, ently. the almost complete disintegration of The Cheshire Cup came to a disap- the team as a competitive outfit re- pointing end for us. After progress- U13 sulted in a series of humiliating and ing to the quarter finals by defeating Looking back on a season ruined hurtful defeats. Players who had been St Ambrose College, where Lloyd by the weather, it now seems remark- key figures in the earlier part of the Kennedy smashed 72 and Tom Cole- able that twenty three matches of Un- season became unavailable and those man claimed an amazing hat trick, der 13 cricket actually got under way. who took the field became under- the run was brought to an end with Having won the county cup at Under standably disheartened. a defeat and the season itself came 12 level, this team was expected to Lyam Hollis was the only player to a damp end, as the last two weeks perform well and, after a shaky early who managed to play in all twelve were lost to the bad weather. part of the season, they fulfilled these games; he and Stuart Parks were the Several of the boys should be play- expectations. backbone of the team. Other stalwarts ing senior cricket next season and The season opened in April with who toiled manfully throughout the some have been selected for the Sri a comfortable victory against a Mac- season included Richard Butterworth, Lanka tour in December. clesfield club side with Tom - Fore Oliver Cowan, Ben Allsopp, Andrew James (Skipper) Holt man taking 3 for 11. Well though Gales, Joe Stanley and Tom Fisher. Tom bowled in the rest of the season, PRMM these were to remain his best figures! In the national competition, King’s U14 entertained Hymer’s College from U15 The team played well, overcoming Hull in the first round, rattling up 183- It was quite a frustrating season, all but the stiffest opposition. King’s 8 in their 35 overs (Alex Thomson 85, with poor weather and performanc- had a well-balanced side, capable in Hannah Gradwell 30*) and bowling es. The team got off to a bad start all departments. They enjoyed good Hymers out for 140 (Greg Eyre 4-33). with a defeat at King’s Chester, but wins other than when they came up Bishop Vesey were expected to pro- improved with a sound victory over against sides with unusually strong vide a stern test in the closing game Bishop Vesey’s and early success in individuals. Chester beat the team of April and scored 165-7 despite the Cheshire Cup with a win over twice, and they also lost against the Kamlesh Sodha’s 4-15 in reply, along Cheadle Hulme School. A good half big three, Lancaster, Nottingham and with Alex Thomson, 35, and Andy century from Tommy Taylor helped MGS. King's did, however, take a cou- Hodgson, 51, who enjoyed a 97 run the team to victory. ple of decent scalps in Stockport and partnership: overs ran out with King’s The season continued with a poor Birkenhead. Overall, King’s could be still 32 short. run of form and defeats to Stock- eighty-five per cent satisfied with the Stockport Grammar were well port Grammar and Nottingham High season - it’s hard to win them all - but beaten thanks to Phil Gibson’s 3-14 School. An away win at Newcastle- it would have been nice to have beat- followed by good knocks from Alex under-Lyme turned the season round en one or two more of these better Thomson, 52, Andy Hodgson, 36, and and this was also the start of Anil sides. Next year, the team may well Hannah Gradwell, 38, and King's went Raza’s run of form when he scored do it. into the second round of the national an exciting 58. A further victory at They were well led by the captain, competition with confidence. In the Manchester Grammar School was the Tim Saxon, who opened the batting event Manchester Grammar proved

46 Cricket too strong, despite Hannah’s defiant the next round of the cup (Tom 52, 39, and they eventually won a rain- Alex 36). Close wins followed against Junior Division curtailed match on run rate. A defeat Wilmslow by four runs and King’s The season began in fine weath- also followed in the away game at Chester by six (Andy 54, Phil 3-7). er, with the Under 10 and Under 11 Nottingham, where, in a thrilling fin- Despite rain intervention King's teams participating in regular fixtures ish, the home team won off the very managed to get past Stockport Gram- against other independent schools in last ball with a boundary. Earlier, mar and reach the semi-final of the the north-west. Alex, with 53, and Hannah, with 41 Cheshire Cup. More bad weather re- The Under 10 boys showed great not out, had enabled King’s to set a sulted in this game’s taking place in promise from the outset, with a number good target. the first week of the summer break: of talented and knowledgeable boys In this year’s Cheshire Cup, King’s Alex scored 75 in the school's 135- forming both A and B teams. Indeed, had to travel to Christleton for the 4 and Hannah took 3-16 as Cheadle some of the more able players were first match and overcame Christle- were restricted to 88. able to move up a year and represent ton’s 126-1 without losing a wicket. The final was held over until a glo- the Under 11s in their AJIS Cup match- Tom Foreman came into batting form rious September day at Alderley Edge es. The Under 10 A team experienced with an unbeaten 59, Alex Thomson Cricket Club. Caldy asked King's to wins against Altrincham Prep and Birk- (below) contributing 51. Another big bat first and the team rattled up 146-1 enhead Prep, whilst losing narrowly to opening stand, this time involving (Alex 40 and Andy 50). Caldy were King’s Chester at the end of the sea- Alex, 57, and Andy Hodgson, 65, set never in the hunt in reply, and Phil son. The ‘B’ team enjoyed great suc- Birkenhead a challenge in the next (3-6) was again in the wickets. One cess and were undefeated, with wins fixture. The visitors made no attempt remarkable statistic from the final was gained against Altrincham Prep, Birk- to score the runs, settling for a dull five stumpings for Alex Thomson, enhead Prep and King’s Chester. Next draw at 69-1. which must be a record. year should be a successful season for Bank Holiday weekend witnessed Over the year, Tom Foreman led this group of boys. an amazing game at Newcastle. De- the team with distinction and contrib- The Under 11’s had a difficult season, spite the absence of key players, King’s uted 292 runs and 11 wickets. Alex but showed marked improvements in posted a huge total, admittedly on a Thomson included 7 half centuries in all areas of the game. The first game of small ground, in just 30 overs. In the scoring 582 runs at an average of just the season saw a narrow defeat for the mayhem, even Mr Laurence found it under 65. Other strong contributions A team against Birkenhead Prep, de- hard to keep up with the score! In the came from Andy Hodgson (390 runs spite the efforts of Robert Coggon (5- end King's settled for 298 for 5, Tom, at over 35 average and 10 wickets), 16) and captain, Andrew Bryant (20). 66, Kamlesh, 64 and Oliver Stockwin, Hannah Gradwell (177 runs and 14 After this, a sound win was achieved 52, leading the way. Phil Gibson took wickets), Kamlesh Sodha (153 runs against Redcourt in the first round of 5-32 as we won the game by 169 with limited opportunities), Phil Gib- the AJIS Cup, which set up a meeting runs. son (19 wickets), and Greg Eyre (16 with local rivals, Stockport Grammar, The second half of term started with wickets). In many year groups, other in the next round. a five wicket victory over Lancaster members of the side would get more In a previous game against Stock- (Alex 54 and Kamlesh 30) followed opportunities and, no doubt, also im- port, some wayward bowling from by a 9 wicket win over Altrincham in press greatly. This is a very capable King’s played into the hands of Stock- team with the potential to contribute port’s two opening batsmen and a in a big way to the future success of huge total was achieved. This proved King’s Cricket. to be far too many for the King’s boys The B team were splendidly cap- to chase and resulted in a heavy de- tained by Ed Gwatkin and managed feat. Fortunately, in the AJIS match, to complete five games despite the King’s fielding and bowling were conditions. With over 50 boys in the much sharper and Stockport were re- squad, it would have been nice to stricted to just 62-7 off their sixteen have played more games so that eve- overs. This appeared to be a very ryone could have experienced com- ‘gettable’ target. However, some very petition, but certainly net practice accurate Stockport bowling, coupled evenings were a real hive of activity! with some tentative running between GL and AMcI the wickets meant that King’s fell fif- teen runs short. The B team also played a number of fixtures this season, testing their skills against other competitor schools. These ‘pairs’ games were played in good spirit, with batting, bowling and fielding disciplines all improving as the season progressed. Despite having an inexperienced squad this year, the boys began to show some promise towards the end of the season. MKW

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long jump, Wellington boot throw number of matches were played in Athletics and the cricket ball or rounders ball the Year 7 to 9 age group. It was par- The season started well with both the throw. In the afternoon, proceedings ticularly good to see Year 11 students Year 9 and Year 7 boys winning the began with the Y5/6 relays; thereafter helping the younger students to de- Macclesfield and district champion- each pupil had to choose three track velop their football skills. ships by a wide margin. Nine boys events, with different choices avail- were selected from Year 9 to repre- able according to the age of the com- Junior Division sent the district at the Cheshire cham- petitor. These events included the 600 This year saw a vast number of match- pionships as were five from Year 7. metres for the endurance athlete, the es being played, with teams represent- Matthew Parris and Joe Traynor were 60, 80 or 150-metre sprint, and fun ing the school in all age groups. Many also selected to represent the county, events such as the sack race or the of the younger children were, in fact, in the 1500m and Triple Jump, re- 3-legged race. Altogether, almost a experiencing competitive matches for spectively. Howard Shribman from hundred events took place over the the very first time. Year 11 also represented the county course of the day. In the Under 9 age group, fixtures at High Jump. After much toing and froing, the were played against Stockport Gram- The inter-form champions in the final scores were counted and Capes- mar and other local primary and inde- different year groups were 7DG, thorne were announced as the win- pendent schools in a variety of tour- 8PFH and 9PJP and the Year 7 Ath- ners. naments. The highlight of the season letics League was won by 7DG, with MKW was undoubtedly the Macclesfield 7CAM the runners-up. Primary Schools’ Festival, which was One of the highlights of the term hosted by King’s. In this event, A, B proved to be the relays meeting. On and C teams were fielded, with the A a fine sunny afternoon, over two Infant Sports Day team winning two and drawing two hundred boys from seven different The Infant Sports Day was, yet of their matches. schools competed in an excellent again, a very ‘hot’ event. The sun The Under 10 team showed that competition. St Ambrose were the shone and parents and children en- they have clear potential for the fu- overall winners with King’s finishing joyed their summer family picnic on ture, with great strength in depth. a very good second. The Year 9 team the field. The catering staff provided Wins were recorded over Birken- won their age group event. soft drinks and refreshing strawber- head Prep, Redcourt, The Grange and The Year 8 and Year 10 teams ries and a few champagne corks were Merchant Taylor’s, with other close again entered the English Schools heard to pop on the parents’ side of matches being fought against Stock- cup event and both gave creditable the field! The children enjoyed the va- port Grammar and King’s, Chester. performances although they failed to riety of races and they were cheered Next year, the boys will need to build qualify for the finals. The Year 8 team on by a supportive crowd. on the promise they have shown, en- finished third out of eleven schools in suring that they play as a team, in or- their heat, whilst the Year 10s were der to maximise the ability that they second out of ten schools. have as individuals. King’s experienced mixed results Football The Under 11s enjoyed a difficult 11 in the track league. The first meet- Girls’ Division a-side season and were on the wrong ing was at home at the Macclesfield Students from Years 7 to 11 came end of a number of close defeats. De- athletics track and, with the Year 7s along to weekly training sessions spite this, their enthusiasm never wa- winning their age group and the oth- throughout the football season. A vered and good progress was shown er teams also performing well, King’s were the overall winners of the first event. However, at the second meet- ing at Bramhall, although the Year 7s again performed well, finishing sec- ond to Manchester Grammar School, the other age groups were unable to maintain their early season form and King’s finished third, behind Man- chester G.S. and Stockport. DMH

Junior Sports Day This year’s Sports Day took place in overcast conditions with a busy pro- gramme in place. Each pupil took part in three field events in the morning, with the choices being the high jump,

48 Other Sport by a number of players, under the U14 and the team was placed second in leadership of Robert Coggon. The This was a season of highs and lows the group. They went on to lose the highlight was undoubtedly the 3-1 for the girls. With a small squad of semi final to Upton Priory, coming win over Cheadle Hulme, which was dedicated players, the team saw sev- fourth in the tournament and win- a just reward for the boys’ efforts. eral changes from match to match, but ning a netball and some rather fetch- In the Macclesfield Primary Schools the girls tried their best to work to- ing blue bibs. 7 a-side league, the A team enjoyed gether and were excellent opponents Alix Davies (team captain) and a great win over Upton Priory, while to some very strong teams. Many Kate Garnett were selected to play for the B team experienced an unde- made great improvements in their the Macclesfield team in the Cheshire feated season. This involved winning technique throughout the season and Youth Games. This team came third three and drawing two of their five demonstrated these confidently in against eight other regional teams. matches. This has been a very enjoy- matches despite the dreadful weather able season. at times. The season finished with MKW a series of confident victories in the Cheshire County Tournament. Orienteering Infant Football Academy A consistent level of strong defend- The highlight of the orienteering cal- The Infant School children were ing came from Hannah Murphy and endar is the British School Champi- visited by Steve from the Football Meli Shannon, supported by the swift onships, held this year at Hawkbatch Academy and were treated to a day mid-field work from Katie Pickering, in the Wyre forest. Even though the of football activities. Every class was Jenny Wilson and Felicity Kimber, to highest individual placing was eighth, able to enjoy an hour of fun where name but a few. The precision of the strength in depth of the school the children had the chance to hone Petra Gillian’s shooting, supported by team meant that the team achieved their dribbling, passing and shoot- Sumaiya Salehin, made their attack a seventh place in the secondary school ing skills. Steve has run a number of resounding success in many games. category. This was the equal best re- holiday football clubs during the year The main strength of the team, how- sult for seven years. and he provided a Year 2 after-school ever, lay in their willingness to work More notable was the silver medal club during the Summer term. together and contribute in whatever won by the girls’ Year 12 team. This way they could. was the second year in succession With continued enthusiasm and that this team were runners-up. The dedication next year, this team of team of Sarah Bailey, Jenny Campbell players has the potential to achieve and Hannah Hills should feel very Netball excellent results. Hannah Murphy proud of their performance. Hannah U15 received the Most Improved Player also came eighth in the individual The girls had an excellent season award, with Player of the Year going championship. and became runners up in the Mac- to Petra Gillian. Other excellent results at the clesfield and District Netball League. REC schools’ championships were when They missed the opportunity of win- Elliot Malkin came ninth in the Year ning by losing their match to All Hal- Junior Division lows by just one goal (17-16). Unfor- King’s Juniors started the year in tunately, the school had a depleted fine style with the Year 6 team win- team as four team members were un- ning their first three league matches able to play. King’s won all of their against Prestbury, Marlborough and other matches in the league. Park Royal. St John’s Primary had an The U15 netball is a strong, devel- unbeatable team and eventually went oping squad and all have played some on to win the Macclesfield Schools’ excellent netball during the season. League Division 1, with King’s Juniors The shooters, Laura Powell and Rosie in second place. Jacot, scored many important goals, King’s also played against the AJIS strongly supported in the centre court schools and had a relatively good by Victoria French and Florence Jef- season, winning four matches, draw- frey. Yasmin Lavassani, who had the ing one and losing three. It was a dull great ability to read the game well in day in March when the squad turned order to make some important inter- up at the Manchester Velodrome to ceptions, led the defence, supported participate in the AJIS schools tour- by Vicky Mobbs, Anna Steward, Anna nament. King’s started the day quite Beesley and Hettie Adams. well by drawing two matches against Their success was rewarded by a King Edward School and Cheadle third place in the Cheshire County Hulme. Unfortunately, as the weath- Netball tournament, where the girls er changed for the worse, so did the once again produced some great net- team’s luck and they failed to get to ball and worked diligently as a team. the semi finals. CJC The following day, all were up at the crack of dawn again, this time to play in the Macclesfield Schools’ Tournament. King’s had a good draw

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11 boys’ race. Throughout the year, El- ratt was the only winning finalist, in liot continued to perform to the high- Skiing the 25m backstroke, but the school est standard for the North West Junior The school ran two ski trips last was represented in all the finals and Squad. He achieved top ten perform- year, a Sixth Form trip to France and managed to accumulate enough vital ances in the British Championships a full school trip to Canada. Both ran points to be champion once again. and Jan Kjellstrom International Tro- very smoothly and about a hundred Ellen Barratt and Oscar Kenny were phy in April. He was very unlucky pupils benefited from the opportunity always supportive and encouraging not to be picked for a British Junior to enjoy some excellent snow condi- team captains. Squad tour in July. He was first re- tions. This year the school will visit All Year 5 and Year 6 pupils were serve for this, as he was for the home France over the New Year with the involved in the annual inter-house international competition, where he Sixth Form, and America at Easter gala in May. It was a very closely nearly got a chance to compete for with the senior divisions. Many more contested competition and there were England. 2008 will be his year! girls are now joining in, making these some impressive performances that It has been particularly pleasing to genuine whole school trips and en- resulted in an overall win for Tatton. take full minibuses to events through- hancing the experience for all. An ex- DCB out the Autumn and Spring terms. tra trip is also planned for next year, This was made possible by the many for advanced skiers at half term, to enthusiastic Year 7 and Year 8 boys Val D’Isère, to take part in an off-piste Trampolining who have competed throughout the course. The main school trip may be The most notable Junior School sport- year. to Alaska - a very exciting prospect. ing achievement this year came in a CO’D JPB sport new to the school - trampolin- ing. In the Autumn Term, a small group of children trained weekly with Coach Rachel Burrows in the Fence Rounders Swimming Avenue Gym as well as at Maccles- U15 Junior Division field Leisure Centre. At the county Unfortunately, the Rounders season Swimmers have taken part in a championships, they performed ex- was seriously affected by the awful number of galas this season and have cellently to take the county U11 Girls’ weather and only four matches were competed both in regional and local title, thus qualifying for the regional played. The team won three of these inter-school events as well as our very finals that were held in December. matches and lost one. All the other own, all-inclusive, inter-house gala. Here, they also performed brilliant- fixtures were cancelled. The girls took part in their AJIS ly and won the regional event. They Special mention must be given event at Merchant Taylors’ School and thus qualified for the zonal finals that to Hattie Ravenscroft for her relent- competed well in their heats, produc- took place in Ards, Northern Ireland, less efforts: Hattie was the team’s top ing some personal best performances. in January. Despite splendid indi- scorer. Rowena Moores provided the greatest vidual performances, the team were CJC cause for celebration, however, when pipped into third place by a tiny mar- she secured a place in the U10 25m gin and thus edged out of qualifica- Junior Division butterfly final and produced an excel- tion for the national finals. Bethany The children responded with their lent swim to secure a silver medal. Burrows was placed tenth in the indi- usual enthusiasm to the arrangements The boys competed in the AJIS vidual competition with Katie Cornish for practices and matches. Practices event at Runnymede St. Edward’s just two places behind her. Rowena for Year 4, 5 and 6 girls were well School and were particularly success- Moores and Fiona Cornish completed attended and it was pleasing to see ful this year, making five finals and the team. Sadly, Isaac Brough was the teams play with improving skills being placed in four of them. Con- unable to take his place in these fi- and understanding of the rules. Even gratulations go to Ciaran McLaughlin nals because of ill health. more so than in previous years, how- who finished third in the 50m breast- Rowena, Bethany and Katie also ever, it was difficult to arrange and stroke final and to the entire Year 5 gained further awards in national level play matches. Some of the girls had team who managed to make both competitions. Competing at national commitments to a number of other relay finals, and the individual 25m Grade 2 level in Gateshead, Rowena sports; other junior schools in the back stroke and freestyle finals. reached third place in the U11 com- area could not or would not arrange Rory Heywood, Sam Stockman, petition. Katie, competing at Grade 2 fixtures; when we did finally have James Ireland and Hugh Ravenscroft level but in the U13 age group, was a tournament or fixture to go to, it were third in the 4x25m freestyle re- placed sixth, whilst Bethany proved rained! However, the staff and pupils lay; Rory Heywood was third in the herself the third best in the country at enjoyed the Rounders that we did fit 25m backstroke, and Sam Stockman U11 level, taking a bronze medal at in and the teams had some success. was an impressive gold medal winner the championships held in Birming- Justine Blake was the best all-round- in the 25m freestyle. This was one of ham, a truly outstanding achieve- er, and it was her house, Adlington, the Division’s most successful medal ment. that won the House Trophy. hauls for many years. JC The Macclesfield and District Schools Swimming Gala is always an exciting evening of competition and King’s swimmers needed to produce their best to retain the title. Ellen Bar-

50 Appendix 1 Staff 2006/2007

Teaching Staff 2006 - 2007 Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Geography; PGCE, Reading Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne, PhD; BSc Hons, Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German; University of Liverpool; MEd, University of Manchester; PGCE, Leeds PGCE, Chorley College Mrs G Green, BA Hons, University of Keele, French and Principal of Sixth Form Division: T H Andrew, MA English; Certificate in Education, Keele Hons, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion English and Textiles; PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic Deputy Head; Director of Studies: D J Pook, BA C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Soft- Hons, University of Durham, Theology; PGCE, Cam- ware Engineering; PGCE, Leeds bridge; Master of Theology, Philadelphia Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Principal of Girls’ Division: Mrs S E Spence, BA Physical Education, Liverpool Hons, Leeds University, English; PGCE, Leeds C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Principal of Boys’ Division: I J Robertson, BSc, Mathematics; MSc Mathematics; PGCE, Cambridge University of Birmingham, Biological Sciences; PGCE, Manchester. Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, His- tory; MA, University of Liverpool A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), English; Certificate of Education, Southampton Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, University of Sheffield; BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle- Higher Education, Phys Ed & Geography; PGCE, Leeds upon-Tyne Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English; D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough PGCE, Aberdeen; MEd (Open) College, BA(Open), Educational Studies Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, G Laurence, MA Hons, New College, Oxford, Mathematics; Mathematics with Physics; PGCE, Manchester Certificate of Education, Oxford M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Classics Physics; PGCE, Manchester; CPhys; MInstP Dr J R Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education Tropical Medicine, Immunology; BSc Hons, Imperial Col- Dr C P Hollis, PhD; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, lege, London, Biochemistry; PGCE, London. Physics; CPhys; MInstP Mrs L F Adams, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics; Certifi- Classics; PGCE, Cambridge cate of Education, Brunel P J Colville, BSc Hons, University of Leicester, Math- R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General ematics & Astronomy; MSc, University of East Anglia, Arts; MA, Phys Ed, Leeds; PGCE, Loughborough Theoretical Mechanics Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music; Mrs E P Olsen, BA Hons, Hull University, History; Certificate of Education, Cambridge PGCE, De La Salle College, Manchester P Murray, BA Hons, Scholar of Trinity College, Cam- Mrs C L Pyatt, GRSM, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music, bridge, History & Theology; Certificate of Education, London; PGCE, Manchester Manchester Polytechnic Mrs J T Barratt, GTCL Hons, LTCL (Pft), Trinity College D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics; Certificate of of Music, London; PGCE, City of Birmingham Polytechnic Education, Durham Mrs A E Mitchell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, J R Doughty, Teaching Certificate, City of Sheffield Mathematical Sciences Training College; MEd, University of Leicester A McInnes, Diploma of Loughborough Colleges (Physi- Mrs G Taylor, BA Hons, University of London, English; cal Education); Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate PGCE, Liverpool with distinction in Mathematics, Nottingham University J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics; Mrs H L Broadley, BSc Hons, Nottingham University, PGCE, Liverpool Zoology; PGCE Science, Worcester College of Higher Mrs R S Hardman, I M Marsh College of Physical Edu- Education cation, Liverpool; Certificate of Education M J Brown, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Physi- P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, Uni- ology; PGCE Biology and Combined Science, City of versity of Durham; Certificate of Education Birmingham Polytechnic F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certifi- Dr L C Palazzo, BA, University of Durham, General cate of Education Studies; Laurea in Lingue e Lettere Straniere, University of Bari, Italy; BA Hons, University of Natal, Durban, English; P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, MA, University of Natal, Durban, English; PhD, Univer- Physical Education, Sports Science and History; PGCE, sity of Durham, English; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Cardiff University P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geol- Mrs C P Thompson, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, ogy; PGCE, Manchester Performance Arts; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- M Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & versity; Advanced Teaching Certificate and Diploma in Design, Graphic Design; PGCE, London Teaching Studies, Manchester University P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Envi- Dr G N Banner, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Sheffield Univer- ronmental Science; MSc Applied Environmental Investiga- sity, English Literature tion, Manchester Metropolitan University; PGCE, Leeds

51 Appendix 1 Staff 2006/2007 Dr J A Fitzgerald, PhD, MSc, University of Sheffield, Dr I Lancaster, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Wales Palynology; BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Geol- (Bangor), Oceanography; PGCE London, MSc, Durham. ogy; PGCE, Liverpool Hope University College Mrs R E Maddocks, BA Hons, Manchester University, D R Marshall, BSc, University of Manchester, Computer Politics & Modern History; PGCE, York. Science; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Mrs C Morton, BA Hons, University of Sheffield, French Mrs E Pentreath, MA Hons, University of St Andrews, & Spanish; PGCE, Liverpool; MA, Sheffield, English Lan- Greek & Moral Philosophy; PGCE Didsbury School of guage Teaching & Linguistics. Education D C Parkes, BA Hons, Sheffield University, Geography; C A Richards, BSc Hons, Brunel University, Design & PGCE, London Technology with Education; Certificate of Education, Miss C K A Rice, BA Hons, University of Wales (Ban- Brunel University gor), German; PGCE, Bangor; MA, Sheffield, German Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birming- M T R Seccombe, BSc Hons, University of Southampton, ham, Chemistry; PGCE, University of London Management Science & French; PGCE, Warwick Miss C Buckley, HND Leisure Studies, All England Net- Miss A Sheen, BSc Hons, Salford University, German & ball Association Tutor of Tutors Italian; PGCE, Sheffield Mrs R A Agour, BA Joint Hons, University of Leeds, Ara- P Thompson, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, bic & Religious Studies; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Chemistry; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University University, Religious Studies Miss L C Watkins, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Dr J M Pinkham, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Chemistry; PGCE, Liverpool Biochemistry; PhD, University of Birmingham, Biochem- istry Mrs J White, BA Hons, Oxford University, Biochemistry; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. A Rice, BA Manchester University, Sports Studies & So- ciology; PGCE, West London Institute of Education, PE & Miss M Acharya, BA Joint Hons, University of Hull, Special Educational Needs Philosophy and Theology; PGCE, Ripon and York J Street, BSc Hons, Imperial College, Chemistry; PGCE, Miss L C Derby, BA Hons, University of Leeds; PGCE, University of Bristol, Science Leeds Mrs M Holmes, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, Miss J A I Morris, BA Hons, University of Exeter, Mod- English & German; PGCE, Edge Hill College of Higher ern Languages German;, PGCE, Leeds Education, Modern Languages C J Randell, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Mrs K Darch, BA Hons, King’s College London, French; French; PGCE, Manchester PGCE, Keele Mrs R H Roberts, BA Hons, Oxford, English and Mod- Dr S J Hartnett, BSc, DPhil, University of Sussex, Phys- ern Languages; PGCE, Manchester ics; PGCE, Exeter Miss S H Waller, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Mrs J S Locke, BSc Hons, Durham University, Chemistry; Pharmacology; PGCE, Liverpool PGCE, Nottingham Z Ahmed, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Materials J Nichols, BEd Hons, Crewe & Alsager College of Science and Physics; PGCE University of Manchester Higher Education, CDT Miss K Bailey, BA Hons, Leeds Metropolitan University, Mrs K M Robinson, BA Hons, Liverpool University, Business Management; PGCE, Huddersfield University English Language & Literature; PGCE, Liverpool Ms M McMaster, BSc, University of Manchester, Psychol- Miss E Schué, BA, University of Nanterre-Paris, English ogy, MPhil, Psychology; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Literature, History & Linguistics; PGCE, Reading University. J P Bartle, BSc, Loughborough University, Chemistry; A Puddephatt, BA Hons, University of Newcastle- PGCE, Loughborough upon-Tyne, Geography; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. I E Dalgleish, MA, Merton College, Oxford, English & Modern Languages; PGCE, University of London Miss K E Easby, MA, BA, University of Manchester, Clas- Junior Division Staff sical Studies; PGCE, St Mary’s College, Twickenham Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Mrs Z Taylor, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- University of Leeds, Mathematics; PGCE, Leeds versity, Textile Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, University Melbourne Miss R E Crowley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic Mathematics; PGCE, University of Manchester Science; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology; A P Reeve, BA, York University, Economics & Economics PGCE, Manchester History; PGCE, York University Mrs A Lea, BMus Hons, University of Manchester, Di- Mrs R A Richards, BA Hons, Buckinghamshire Chilterns ploma in Orchestral Studies, Goldsmiths College, London; University, 3D Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan PGCE, Manchester University Mrs J Cole, BA Hons, University of Exeter, History; S Carpenter, PhD, BSc, University of Warwick, Engi- PGCE, Christ Church College, Canterbury neering & Materials Science; PGCE, Warwick Mrs L Turner, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham; Cer- Dr L A Craig, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- tificate of Education, Matlock College of Education, ASA versity, Social & Economic History with Sociology; PGCE, (Swimming Teacher’s Certificate) Manchester Mrs K Wells, BA Hons, University of Leicester, Politics, Mrs L E Hewitson, B A Hons, Lancaster University, Eco- Foundation Art Certificate, Bourneville School of Art; nomics; PGCE, Leeds. PGCE, Manchester 52 Appendix 1 Staff 2006/2007 Mrs A M Johnson, BA Hons, Hull University, French Mrs D Dunkley, Assistant Caretaker, Fence Avenue Studies; Certificate for Teachers of the Deaf and PGCE, Mrs J T Egerton, RGN, School Nurse Manchester Mrs T L Elliott, Head of Foundation’s Secretary Miss A E Rivers, BSc Hons, Edge Hill University Col- C Fairhurst, Caretaking, Fence Avenue lege, Geography and Biological Science; PGCE Upper Mrs N J Few, Teaching Assistant Primary, Edge Hill University College A Flynn, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Mrs S E Ord, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- Miss N Frith, Teaching Assistant (Notetaker), Fence Ave. sity, English; PGCE, Manchester Mrs F E Gathercole, RGN, RM, School Nurse Mrs D C Baker, BEd Hons, Bedford College of Higher Mrs A Gierc, Teaching Assistant Education Mrs L Green, Admissions Secretary Mrs G Gribble, Foundation Secretary Mrs V F A Atkins, BSc Hons, University of Bath, Math- Ms D Harper, HNC, Sixth Form Division Secretary, i/c ematics; PGCE (Primary), Bath Community Action M Norris, BA Hons, St Mary’s University College, Reli- Mrs J Harris, Accounts Assistant gious and Irish Studies; PGCE (Primary), Lancaster Mrs L Hollis, BA Hons, i/c Foundation Office, i/c Cover Mrs J H Panton, BA Hons, University of Birmingham, Boys’ Division Russian Language and Literature; PGCE (Primary), Man- T Houghton, Maintenance, Cumberland Street chester Miss A Hunt, Science Technician , Girls’ Division M K Walton, BEd Hons (Primary), University of Wales, Mrs J Illingworth, Assistant Head of Admissions Bangor P Jackson, Senior Science Technician Mrs V Jackson, Teaching Assistant Infants’ Staff M H Jeffrey, Physics Technician Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary Vice-Principal (Infants): Mrs E Warburton Mrs D King, Foundation Office/IJR Secretary Mrs R Cookson, BA Hons, South Bank University, Lon- A Knowles, Art/Technology Technician don, European Community Studies; PGCE, Bristol Mrs M Kyrantonis, Catering Manager, Cumberland Street Mrs A Eardley, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Mrs J Laidlaw, MCILIP, Librarian, Girls’ Division versity, English & History; PGCE, Manchester Mrs C Lasman, BA, Junior Secretary Mrs J Hankinson, Teaching Certificate in Early Years, M Lawlor, School Engineer - Head of Maintenance Coventry Teaching College S Leah, ICT/AVA Technician Miss E Smith, BA Hons, University of Wales Institute A Leonard, Groundsman Cardiff, Primary Education Mrs F McArthur, Careers Officer, Cumberland Street, Exams Assistant Mrs J T Sykes, Certificate of Education, Mary Ward Col- C McCormack, Groundsman lege C Moores, Grounds Mrs C Whelpton, BSc Hons, Loughborough University, S Moores, Commercial Manager, Head Groundsman, i/c Social Administration; PGCE Primary, Newcastle Cricket Mrs N Squares, MA, Music Culture & Politics; BMus, Mrs A Page, Laboratory Assistant PGCE, Cardiff University Mrs G Parry, BA (Open), MCILIP, Foundation Librarian, Miss N Partington, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Cumberland Street University, Early Years Education; NNEB, Preston Mrs P C Percival, BA, MPhil, Office Manager Mrs M G Byrne, BA Hons, Economics and Geography; C F Potter, ACIOB, FGBC, Estates Manager PGCE Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs L Cunliffe, BSc Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs J Quoroll, Catering Manager, Fence Avenue University, Psychology; PGCE (Primary), Manchester Met- Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office ropolitan University. Mrs J Rodgers, General Science Technician Mrs S Searle, Teaching Assistant Support Staff C S Shingles, Teaching Certificate, Loughborough, BEd, Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar Nottingham, Cricket and Rugby Coach D Atkinson, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Mrs M E Smith, School Shop Manageress Mrs B Ault, Infant Secretary Mrs L Snook, BA, Library Assistant A Bailey, Deputy Head Groundsman J M Spencer Pickup, BSc, ACA Director of Finance and Mrs G N Barber, Teaching Assistant Clerk to the Governors S Barber, ICT Technician Mrs C A Walker, ONC, HNC, BA (Open); PGCE, Biology Mrs S Bamberger, Teaching Assistant Technician Miss V Banks, Teaching Assistant Mrs E Welsh, Teaching Assistant L Beaden, Caretaker, Cumberland Street Mrs J M Wheeler, Boys’ Division Secretary M Butterworth, ICT Manager Mrs J Williams, Teaching Assistant Mrs N Butterworth, Director of Finance Secretary Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant Mrs C Caton, Library/Office Assistant Mrs A Woods, BSc Hons, Technician, Girls’ Division D Coates, Groundsman Ms S Collinson, Reprographics Coaches Mrs M E Connor, Girls’ Division Secretary, i/c Cover C S Shingles - rugby/cricket Girls’ Division David Jones - rugby Mrs K Davies, Teaching Assistant B Edwards - sailing Mrs C Dewhurst, Careers Officer, Fence Avenue L A Batchelor – squash K Dunkley, Head Caretaker, Fence Avenue

53 Appendix 2 Examination Results Green H K ...... B, C (AS), G, Sp A2/AS Results 2007 Green M J ...... B (AS), C, M, FM, P Hall A J ...... Comp (AS), G, P, Ps Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; Hall D L A ...... C (AS), M, FM, P, Phil C: Chemistry; CC: Classical Civilisation; Comp: Computing; CT: Critical Thinking; D&T: Design & Technology; D: Drama Hall K C S ...... M, FM, P and Theatre Studies; Ec: Economics; ELang: English Language; Harding R F ...... A&D (AS), BStd, Bi, E E: English Literature; F: French; FM: Further Mathematics: Hart A E ...... E, G, H, M (AS), Pol (AS) GStd: General Studies; G: Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: German; H: History; IT: Information Technology; L: Latin; Hollis L M ...... Ec (AS), H, M, P, Ps (AS) M: Mathematics; Mu: Music; Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; Hughes H R ...... BStd, B, Ec Pol: Politics; Ps: Psychology; RStd: Religious Studies; SpStd: Hughes H V ...... CT (AS), E, Ger (AS), H, Phil Sport and PE. Jackson M D ...... BStd (AS), B, GStd (AS), Ps James T M ...... Ec, H (AS), M, P, Pol (AS) Ainley C E ...... BStd (AS), GStd (AS), Ps, RStd, SpStd Jeffrey A A D ...... A&D (AS), ELang, GStd (AS), IT (AS), Alston H...... C, M, P, SpStd Ps, RStd (AS) Ashworth C A ...... ELang, G (AS), GStd (AS), Ps, RStd Kapoor D ...... BStd, ELang (AS), IT, Ps Ayling A B ...... BStd, B, C (AS), M Keeling S J ...... BStd, (AS), G, P, D&T Bamford T C ...... Ec, F, G Keen A C ...... BStd, D (AS), E, GStd (AS), Ps Barter A C ...... CT (AS), E Lang, G, Phil (AS), Ps Kimber A A K ...... A&D (AS), BStd, Ps, SpStd Beard H M ...... B, C, GStd (AS), H, Phil (AS) Knight E J ...... B, C, CT (AS), Geol Bedi S ...... A&D, CC (AS), SpStd, (AS), D&T (AS) Knowles C A ...... B, C, GStd (AS), M, Ps Beesley E O C ...... B, C, F, M Koyich K F S ...... BStd, D, Ec (AS), ELang (AS), F Berrett E S ...... B, C, M, FM Laing A J ...... A&D, GStd (AS), PS, RStd Bexon D A ...... B, C (AS), G, GStd (AS), M Lea S E ...... E, F, Ger (AS), Mu Brough A N ...... BStd, ELang (AS), GStd (AS), H, M Lee N G ...... A&D (AS), BStd, Ps, RStd Bryant J ...... A&D, CC, D (AS), H Lowndes S C ...... C, Ec, GStd (AS), M, P (AS) Burgess H J ...... A&D (AS), BStd, ELang, GStd (AS), H Macleod A C ...... B, C, GStd (AS), Ps Burns H A ...... B, C, M, Ps Madley A J ...... B, C Comp, SpStd Byrne L S ...... A&D, CC, D (AS) Marie J J K ...... BStd, Ec, P, D&T Chadwick A S ...... BStd, B (AS), G, GStd (AS), Ps May J D ...... Ec, F, H, Sp Clarke J P ...... C, Geol, M, P McArthur S E ...... Ec, F, M (AS), Sp Clark E ...... B, C, GStd (AS), IT (AS), M Mitchell K J ...... B, C, H, M (AS) Cliff L M ...... BStd, B, D (AS), GStd, (AS), Ps Morrall R P ...... B, C, GStd (AS), IT, M (AS) Cochrane S E ...... B, E, Ger (AS), GStd (AS), RStd Murray C E ...... B, C, H (AS), Mu Cockill S L ...... CT (AS), E, F (AS), H Newham J D ...... Ec, G, GStd (AS), M (AS), P Collinson J S ...... C, M, FM, P Nobbs K H S ...... F, Ger, Sp Connor F E ...... A&D, BStd, Ps (AS), Sp Page E M ...... A&D, C, GStd (AS), M, P (AS) Cook P T E ...... A&D, BStd, G (AS), GStd (AS), D&T Painton J J ...... C (AS), G, M, P Cotter R A ...... BStd, CC (AS), G (AS), Ps Parks S M ...... G, GStd (AS), H (AS), IT, Ps Cotterill A L ...... B, C (AS), GStd (AS), M, P Partington D ...... BStd, B, F (AS), GStd (AS), Ps Coveney N M ...... B, C, GStd (AS), P (AS), Ps Parton B W ...... C, M, P, Phil (AS), Pol (AS) Crawford W R ...... BStd, B, G, GStd (AS) Powell J I ...... BStd, Ec (AS), G, GStd (AS), RStd Crompton G W ...... B, GStd (AS), M, P Purdom E ...... BStd, CC, G (AS), GStd (AS), Ps (AS), Dillon A L ...... BStd, D, F, GStd (AS) SpStd (AS) Egerton J M ...... BStd, GStd (AS), IT (AS), P, D&T Rigg J G M ...... BStd, B (AS), CC (AS), D, GStd (AS) Falder M A ...... B, C, Geol (AS), M, FM Robinson C J J ...... Ec (AS), G, Ger (AS), GStd (AS), M, P(AS) Fox A K ...... H, M, FM, P (AS), Phil Royston D C ...... ELang (AS), G, GStd (AS), Ps, D&T Fraser H ...... F, Ger (AS), H, Sp Ryan J K ...... B, C, H (AS), M, FM, P (AS) Gaffney R ...... CC, Ec, E (AS), G Scott A M ...... BStd, B, C, P (AS) Gales A ...... B (AS), C, H (AS), M, FM, P Shaw E R C ...... A&D, BStd, Ps (AS), D&T Gascoyne A L ...... BStd, Ec, F, M Shribman H E ...... B, C, M Gatley S C J ...... GStd (AS), IT (AS), M, P, D&T Shribman M R ...... B, C, M, FM, P Geere D H L ...... B, C, P Sinton R E ...... B, C, ELang, Ger Ghauri S P ...... BStd, Ec, E (AS), Ger Smith A A ...... A&D, BStd, G (AS), GStd (AS), D&T Green C ...... B, C, F, Geol (AS) Snelson S L ...... BStd, D, GStd (AS), M (AS), Ps

54 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Stott J M ...... BStd, E (AS), GStd (AS), H, Ps Ellam N A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St Thompson L C ...... G, M, FM, P Faddoul G J ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Thorpe C J ...... A&D, BStd, Ec (AS), GStd (AS), Ps Fraser H ...... E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, Sc, Sp Tighe C L ...... D, E, Phil, Pol (AS), Ps Gales S ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, Sp, St Tutton P M ...... B, C, M, FM, P Gittins N ...... A&D, E, EL, Ger, M, RE, Sc, D&T Twist L D ...... E, H, Pol (AS), Ps, SpStd (AS) Hall C L ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, Sc Waddingham J D ...... G (AS), H, Ps, SpStd Hasbullah A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, D&T Waheed A ...... Ec, F, H, Phil (AS), Pol (AS) Hedges G S ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Wales M P ...... BStd, B, Ps, SpStd (AS) Hills H F ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, L, M, Sc, St Walsh B W ...... BStd, Ec, G, GStd (AS), RStd (AS) Hinchcliffe R ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, M, Sc, D&T Walsh F E M ...... E (AS), B, H, Phil, Pol (AS) Holroyd K ...... A&D, E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE, Sc Ward K V ...... CT (AS), ELang, H, M, P (AS) Howick O C ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, G, M, Sc Whittaker S V ...... BStd, B, C (AS), GStd (AS), Ps Jervis R M ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc, St Williams A J ...... B, C, Comp (AS), Geol, GStd (AS) Johnson Z E ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE, St Williams H J L ...... E, F, Phil (AS), SpStd Jones T M ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc Winstanley R C ...... BStd, D, GStd (AS), H (AS), RStd Keeling R H ...... A&D, M, RE Withington S A ...... Comp, M, FM (AS), P Kidd A T ...... E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M, Sc Wrigley T H ...... BStd, B, CT (AS), D&T Kimber H V P ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Yarwood R...... M, P, Sp Knowles R L ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, D&T Yeo O E...... BStd, Ec, It, Ps (AS) Lob K J ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Lord G M ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc, St, D&T Lara Martin...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc, Sp Matthewson A E ...... A&D, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Mu, Sc, St GCSE Results 2007 Mellor R A ...... B, C, D, E, EL, F, H, M, P, St Mills J R ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; D&T: Mycock K L ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Mu, Sc Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English Naden S L ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Nicholas L R ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Mu, Sc Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual North K M ...... E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, Sc, Sp, St Award: Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Pattison-Tadman S ...... E, EL, F, H, M, Mu, Sc, Sp The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Perry N F ...... A&D, E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc, Sp, St Pickering S M ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Girls’ Division Porter R L ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, L, M, Sc, St Arnold H V ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Rae G F ...... D, E, EL, F, M, Mu, Sc, Sp, St Arnstein H M E ...... A&D, B, C, E, EL, H, M, P Rousseau E C ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc Askey L E ...... E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc, Sp Saxon R L ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc Bailey C C ...... E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M, Sc Scott C E ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc, D&T Baker K A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, RE, St Smith A C M ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Mu, Sc Bamford R K ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P, St Stevens K ...... D, E, EL, F, M, Mu, Sc, Sp Beard A E ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Stott-Sugden E ...... A&D, D, E, EL, Ger, M, RE, Sc Beardmore E C ...... B, E, EL, F, H, RE Sugden R A ...... E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc, Sp, St Berry V L ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, RE Tillmanns K E ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P Boden R J ...... C, D, E, EL, F, H, M, P Tuson A J ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, G, M, Sc, St Bridge L E ...... E, EL, F, G, M, RE, Sc, D&T Usher S E ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, RE, St Brierley E F ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M, P Vohra S E ...... E, EL, F, H, M, Mu, Sc, Sp, St Broadbent S J ...... E, EL, Ger, H, RE, D&T Walsh H A E ...... A&D, D, E, EL, Ger, M, RE, Sc Burns N J ...... E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE, Sc, D&T Wanjau R M W ...... A&D, D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sc Burrows S ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc Werrell A J ...... B, C, D, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P Byrne G E O ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, M, RE, Sc Williamson R ...... E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE, Sc, D&T Campbell K J ...... A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, M, P, D&T Wilson A L ...... E, EL, F, H, L, M, Sc, Sp, St Chadwick H M E ...... A&D, D, E, EL, G, M, Sc Wolstencroft Z L C ...... E, EL, F, Ger, M, Mu, RE, Sc Cockill H J ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Wood H E ...... E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, RE, Sc Cook A L ...... A&D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE, Sc Woodley H E ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Deakin N F ...... E, EL, F, Ger, M, Mu, RE, Sc

55 Appendix 2 Examination Results Boys' Division Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; D&T: Law C E E ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE, Sc Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English Lawrence D ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, M, RE, Sc Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Lewis E R ...... B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P, D&T Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual Lomas J H ...... E, EL, G, Ger H, M, Sc, D&T Award: Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Malkin E L ...... B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, P, St D&T The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Mandalia K ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, L, M, P Barson J W ...... B, C E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St Marshall W C L ...... E, EL, Ger H, M, Mu, RE, Sc Bielby M J ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Marshall J C C ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, St, D&T Bloom M ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Mayers H J ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P, St Board P J C ...... D, E, EL, F, M, Sc, Sp, St, D&T McGlinchey G ...... E, EL, M, RE, Sc, D&T Boustany E M ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE, Sc McGregor R A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, St D&T Bowman D J B ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Mills P R ...... E, EL, F, H, M, Mu, RE, Sc Broome E T ...... E, EL, F, H, L, M, RE, Sc Moody J R ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Bryant F ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc, Sp Moors E J ...... A&D, E, EL, M, RE, Sc, D&T Bryant T J S ...... D, E, EL, F, M, Sc, Sp, St, D&T Morgan H E L ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Buckley M P ...... E, EL, G, Ger, L, M, Mu, Sc, St Murray M J ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, P, St Burman J E ...... E, EL, Ger, H, M, Mu, RE, Sc O’Connor P E M ...... A&D, D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc Casson J D ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, P, St Orford B T ...... D, G, Ger, M, Sc, D&T Cathie A J ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc, D&T Pattrick P A ...... E, EL, G, Ger, H, L, M, Sc, St Clarke G E ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc, D&T Pollock C D ...... B, C, E, EL, M, P, RE, D&T Clifford N P ...... A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P Pye R J ...... E, EL, G, M, RE, Sc, D&T Coghill T A ...... D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sc, D&T Rathi J S N ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE, Sc Conway M A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, D&T Redman S L R ...... E, EL, G, H, M, Sc, D&T Cox D J ...... E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc, D&T Rees T B ...... B, C, E, EL, H, M, P, D&T Diamond J J ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, P, St Reeves M A ...... E, EL, F, G, H, L, M, Sc, St Dunne G A ...... E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE, Sc, D&T Rhodes N E J ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc, Sp Ecclestone T D ...... B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, D&T Roast C J ...... B, C E, EL, Ger, M, Mu, P, St, D&T Firth H L ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE, Sc, St Roberts J P ...... E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE, Sc, D&T Fish D J ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, D&T Rogerson A ...... A&D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sc, D&T Flaherty S J ...... E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, Sc, D&T Shadwell J D ...... E, EL, F, G, M, RE, Sc, Sp Floyd A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, P, RE, St Shribman H P ...... B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P Foreman B R ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, Sc, St, D&T Skinner F C ...... B, C, E, EL, G, M, P, D&T Gibson C J ...... E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, Sc, D&T Slack A G ...... A&D, E, EL, G, M, Sc, D&T Gibson J A ...... A&D, E, EL, F, G, M, Sc, D&T Smithson J D ...... A&D, E, EL, G, H, M, Sc A J Glen ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, D&T Stanley J O ...... A&D, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, Sc, St Gradwell T W ...... E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, RE, Sc Stockwin S J T ...... E, EL, F, G, H, L, M, Sc, St Green A J ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St Strother M D ...... B, C, E, EL, G, M, P, Sp, St Gunning H J C ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Taylor B H ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Hanson J M ...... E, EL, F, G, H, L, M, Sc Vlissidis J E ...... D, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, Sc Harding D A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, RE, St Wall P C ...... A&D, D, E, EL, M, RE, Sc Hart S R ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, Mu, Sc Waters M T ...... B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, D&T Hartshorn T R ...... A&D, E, EL, M, RE, Sc, D&T Weston T M ...... D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sc, D&T Hay J A ...... B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St Whittaker M A J ...... E, EL G, L, M, RE, D&T Henshall-Lofthouse A E .. B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, L, M, P Wilkinson O J ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, Sc Hopping S P ...... B, D, E, EL, G, Ger, L, M, P, St Williams A ...... D, E, EL, F, H, L, M, Sc Humphrey P E J H ...... D, E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc, D&T Williams D G ...... E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE, Sc Jairath A ...... A&D, D, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sc Williams H O ...... D, E, EL, F, G, L, M, Sc, St Jennings T C ...... E, EL, F, M, RE, Sc, Sp, D&T Williams J H ...... B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P Jordan A J ...... E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, RE, Sc Wood A ...... B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P Kay J R ...... D, E, EL, Ger, H, L, A, Sc Wynne M O ...... A&D, E, EL, F, H, M RE, Sc Kerr C P ...... E, EL, F, H, L, M, Sc, A Yarwood F ...... A&D, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Sc, D&T Knowles D J ...... D, E, EL, F, H, M, Sc

56 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Pupils Admitted to Higher Education 2007

Name Destination Subject Ainley C E ...... Loughborough University...... Social psychology Alston H...... Manchester Metropolitan University...... Coaching and Sports Development Ashworth C A ...... University of Leeds...... Psychology Ayling A B ...... University of Birmingham...... International Business with Language Bamford T C ...... University of Bath...... Politics with Economics Barter A C ...... University of Birmingham...... History, Medieval and Modern Beard H M ...... University of Birmingham...... History Single Honours Bedi S ...... Chelsea School of Arts...... Foundation Art and Design Beesley E O C ...... Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (2008) ....Master of Chiropractic Berrett E S ...... University of Dundee...... Molecular Genetics Bexon D A ...... Re-applying 2007/08 Brough A N ...... University of Liverpool...... Business Studies Bryant J ...... University of Liverpool...... Ancient History and Archaeology Burgess H J ...... University of Liverpool...... Linguistics and amp; Phonetics Burns H A ...... University of Manchester...... Medicine Byrne L S ...... Macclesfield College...... Art Foundation Chadwick A S ...... Re-applying 07/08 Clarke J P ...... University of Nottingham...... Mathematics Clark E ...... University of Southampton...... Geophysics (with a year in N America) Cochrane S E ...... University of York...... Politics Cockill S L ...... Keele University...... Human Resource Management and Law Collinson J S ...... Durham University...... Physics and Astronomy Connor F E ...... Re-applying 07/08 Cook P T E ...... University of Westminster...... Architecture Cotter R A ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Business Property management Cotterill A L ...... Lancaster University...... Mathematics Coveney N M ...... University of Leicester...... Psychology with Neuroscience Crawford W R ...... University of Huddersfield...... Business Studies Crompton G W ...... University of Sheffield...... Civil Engineering Dillon A L ...... Employment Egerton J M ...... University of Huddersfield...... Business Studies Falder M A ...... Clare College, Cambridge...... Natural Sciences Fox A K ...... University of Oxford...... Mathematics and Philosophy Fraser H ...... University of Exeter...... Italian and Spanish Gaffney R ...... Re-applying 07/08 Gales A ...... Magdalene College, Cambridge (2008) ...... Medicine Gascoyne A L ...... University of Birmingham...... Economics Gatley S C J ...... University of Nottingham...... Civil Engineering Geere D H L ...... University of Edinburgh...... Physiology Ghauri S P ...... University of Manchester...... Management Green C ...... University of Nottingham...... Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Green H K ...... University of Wales, Bangor...... Zoology Green M J ...... Jesus College, Cambridge...... Natural Sciences Hall K C S ...... Nottingham Trent University...... Astronomy and Physics Hall A J ...... Lancaster University...... Psychology Hall D L A ...... Re-applying 07/08 Harding R F ...... University of Sheffield...... Law Hart A E ...... Queen Mary University, London...... Journalism and Contemporary History Hollis L M ...... Lancaster University...... Natural Sciences Hughes H R ...... University of Leeds...... Business Economics Hughes H V ...... University of St Andrews...... English Literature Jackson M D ...... Keele University...... Psychology and Biology James T M ...... Re-applying 07/08 Jeffrey A A D ...... Nursing Kapoor D ...... University of York...... Accounting, Business Finance & Mgmt

57 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Keeling S J ...... University of Newcastle...... Geographic Information Science Keen A C ...... University of Liverpool...... Psychology Kimber A A K ...... Loughborough University...... Social Psychology Knight E J ...... University of Reading...... Biological Science Knowles C A ...... Re-applying 07/08 Koyich K F S ...... SOAS, University of London...... Chinese Laing A J ...... Re-applying 07/08 Lea S E ...... University of Manchester...... Music Lee N G ...... Reapplying Lowndes S C ...... University College London...... Economics Macleod A C ...... University of Manchester...... Pharmacology Madley A J ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Physiotherapy Marie J J K ...... Loughborough University...... Business, Banking & Management May J D ...... Re-applying 07/08 McArthur S E ...... University of Bath...... Modern Languages & European Studies Mitchell K J ...... University of Bristol...... Biochemistry Morrall R P ...... University of Manchester...... Pharmacy Murray C E ...... University of Manchester...... Pharmacy Newham J D ...... Loughborough University...... Geography with Economics Nobbs K H S ...... University of Sheffield...... Law with French Page E M ...... Manchester Metropolitan University...... Art Foundation Parks S M ...... University of Leeds...... Criminology Partington D ...... Loughborough University...... Social Psychology Parton B W ...... University of Sheffield...... Economics and Politics Powell J I ...... University of Leeds...... Geography with Transport Planning Purdom E ...... Oxford Brookes University...... International Relations/Politics Rigg J G M ...... University of Gloucestershire...... Digital Film Production Robinson C J J ...... Nottingham Trent University...... Business Royston D C ...... Employment Ryan J K ...... University of Cambridge...... Natural Sciences Scott A M ...... Re-applying 07/08 Shaw E R C ...... University of Huddersfield...... Business Studies Shribman H E ...... University of Southampton...... Medicine Shribman M R ...... Oxford University...... Medicine Sinton R E ...... University of Nottingham...... Biology Smith A A ...... University of Liverpool...... Human Resource Management Snelson S L ...... University of Liverpool...... Psychology Stott J M ...... Newcastle University...... Marketing Thompson L C ...... Bristol University...... Mechanical Engineering Thorpe C J ...... Employment Tighe C L ...... University of Oxford...... English Literature Tutton P M ...... Bristol University...... Mechanical Engineering Twist L D ...... Newcastle University...... Psychology Waddingham J D ...... Durham University...... Sport Waheed A ...... University of Manchester...... Politics and Modern History Wales M P ...... University of Wales, Bangor...... Biology Walsh B W ...... University of Nottingham...... Finance, Accounting and Management Walsh F E M ...... University of Manchester...... Politics and Modern History Ward K V ...... Plymouth University...... Civil and coastal Engineering Whittaker S V ...... Leeds Metropolitan University...... Business and Management Williams A J ...... University of Derby...... Spa Management and Sports Studies Williams H J L ...... University of Leeds...... French and Spanish Winstanley R C ...... University of Leeds (2008)...... Childhood Culture & Development Withington S A ...... Durham University...... Computer Science Wrigley T H ...... Durham University...... Accounting and Finance Yarwood R...... University of Edinburgh...... Physics Yeo O E...... University of Sheffield...... Management and Economics

58 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Distinctions in Public Examinations Thornber Chemistry Development Prize, A & AS Level Upper School Prize: Biology, Pupils with 6 A grades Development Trust Scholarship Andrew Gales Major Award Matthew Falder Joe Ryan Ros Marcall Prize for Endeavour Julia Phillips Pupils with 5 A grades Ken Brookfield Elizabethan Prize, Amy Cotterill Macclesfield Grammar School Stephanie Lowndes Matthew Falder Challenge Cup & Matthew Shribman Alice Fox Middle School French Prize Anthony Floyd Charlotte Tighe Matthew Green I A Wilson Economics Scholarship Sarah Falder Peter Tutton Dominic Hall Ron Darlington Jazz Prize & Development Trust Scholarship Pupils with 4 A grades Major Award Sam Lea James Collinson Rachel Sinton Sue Bream Crystal Star Sarah Stockman Charlotte Green Bradley Walsh Alison Madley Hannah Williams Charlotte Murray Retiring Prizes Liz Pentreath & Development Trust Pupils with 3 As Scholarship Major Award Dominic Hall Helen Alston James May Hannah Beard Stuart Parks Hannah Burns Heather Shribman Upper School Prizes Sophie Cochrane Laura Twist Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) Eleanor Page Heidi Hughes Reuben Yarwood Sam Lea Business Studies Annie Gascoyne Chemistry Stephanie Lowndes GCSE Design and Technology Stuart Gatley Pupils with at least 8 A*/As Classics (Wilmot) Robert Gaffney Charlotte Bailey Katherine Baker Amy Matthewson English Language & Development Rebecca Bamford Johnty Marshall Trust Scholarship Rachel Sinton Joseph Barson Howard Mayers English Literature, Philosophy & Daniel Bowman Becky Mellor Development Trust Scholarship Charlotte Tighe Michael Buckley Josie Mills French (William Broster) & Jonathan Burman Katie Mycock Development Trust Scholarship Natasha Ellam Matthew Murray Major Award Charlotte Green Hugh Firth Katherine North Anthony Floyd Calum Pattrick Geography and Psychology Stuart Parks Ben Foreman Tash Perry Geology Emily Knight Holly Fraser Rebecca Porter History Hannah Beard Sarah Gales Georgie Rae Mathematics: Mechanics Jonathan Clark Alex Green Alex Reeves Alia Hasbullah Adam Rogerson Mathematics: Statistics Amy Cotterill James Hay Caitlin Scott Mathematics Double, Senior Choral, Hannah Hills Howard Shribman History (CA Bradley) & Development Steve Hopping Alison Smith Trust Scholarship MajorAward Alice Fox Olivia Howick Koryann Stevens Music and Development Trust Ruth Jervis Sam Stockwin Scholarship Major Award: Charlotte Murray Zoe Johnson Michael Strother James Kay Rebecca Sugden Physics & Senior Orchestral Matthew Green Caedmon Kerr Katherine Tillmanns Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Sophie Cochrane Tara Kidd Sophie Usher Senior Reading Ed Beesley Gemma Lord Amy Wilson Simon Schuler Computing Prize Elliot Malkin Felix Yarwood and Sports Studies Alison Madley Spanish James May Special Prizes Theatre Arts Joint Prize Matthew Rigg Head of Foundation’s Prize Heidi Hughes Theatre Arts Joint Prize James Siddall

School Prizes (all age groups) Scholarships Major Awards Maimi Wright for Computing Simon Withington Andrew Gales Matthew Shribman Dr Norman Maurice Arclex Joint Prize James Brett Arclex Dr Norman Maurice Joint Prize, Awards Principal’s Prize & Year 10 Research Project Major Award: Ali King Hannah Burns James Collinson Selwyn Russell Jones Sports Prize Kaila Hall Heather Shribman & Upper School Prize: Economics (Canon F W Paul) Tom Bamford

59 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Middle School Prizes (Girls Division) Macclesfield High School Deryck Siddall Cup & German Prize Howard Mayers ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup & Chemistry Prize Katherine Baker Art & Design James Gibson Art & Design (Joint) Josie Mills Biology Matthew Murray Biology & Mathematics & Spanish Sarah Gales Chemistry & Mathematics & Best All Rounder Cup Elliot Malkin Design & Technology Alia Hasbullah Design & Technology Dual Award Science, (Graphic Products) Robert McGregor French & History Essay Prize Rebecca Sugden Design & Technology English Laura Bridge (Resistant Materials) Ali Glen Geography Alison Smith English, Religious Studies German Zoe Johnson (Thorneycroft), Music & History Jonathan Burman History Natasha Ellam Geography Ben Forman Latin & Macclesfield High School Latin Callum Pattrick Challenge Cup Katherine North Physics Johnty Marshall Music Amy Matthewson Spanish Peter Board Physics & Theatre Arts Becky Mellor Theatre Arts Stuart Gresham Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Natasha Perry Dual Science James Kay Middle School Reading, Anne Craig Joint French Prize Year 7 Achiever’s Cup Jonathan Emery & Year 8 General Science Prize Bridie Thompson Year 8 Achiever’s Cup Jonathan Cook Anne Craig Joint French prize Emily Gilmour Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Year 7 Endeavour Cup Holly Smith & Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Molly Ross & ??? Form Prize Will Hanson Victrix Ludorum Cup (Sports) Sophie Fox Year 7 General Science Prize William Haynes Jenny Lee Mathematics Prize & Year 8 General Science Prize Year 10 Research Project Major Award Hannah Smith & 8KEE Form Prize Sean Wilson Macclesfield High School Susan Russell Jones Cup for German Year 10 Research Project (Boys’ Division) & Lower School Junior Choral Prize Katie Reid Major Awards Macclesfield High School Isobel Day Cup for French & James Boardman Michael Dodd Year 10 Research Project Major Award Sarah Regan Maximillian Elliott Joschka Roffe Anne Cohen Prize & Year 10 Research Project Major Award Lydia Rex Year 7 General Science Prize Bethany James Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Junior Choral Matthew Dalton Year 10 Research projects (Girls) Junior Orchestral Richard Barratt Major Awards Anna Beesley Victoria French Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) Sophie Hawker Rosie Jacot 10GT Max Wilkinson Sophie Macfadyen Jessica Quinlan 10FW Tom Gilsenan 10JN Matthew Wreglesworth Awards 10AR Jack Boothroyd Charlotte Cochrane Alex Smith 10LCD Milo Mannion 9MMA John McGowan-Fazakerley Lower School Prizes (Girl’s Division) 9PJP Jonathan Marsden Junior Orchestral Sophie Worrall 9MTH Tim Hill 9RGD James Board Form Prizes (Girl’s Division) 8CJR Andrew Hodgson 10CHB Grace Duckworth 8SHW Alex Grocott 10HLB Rachel Bromley 8KLB David Ormrod-Morley 10JSS Vicki Roberts Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Timi Dina 10VCo Hetty Adams 7JAIM William Green 9LFA Felicity Kimber 7CAM Hendrik Ratigan 9REC Hannah Murphy 7DG Thomas Hennell 9ZT Hannah Higham 7PAUT Ben Mason Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Freya Bradley Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Jamie Irving 8DRM Megan Jackson

60 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

8LB Chloe Venables 3LC Charlie Pozniak 8SJH Kate Dewhurst 3LT/KW Alasdair White Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Elizabeth Jessop 7Esc Maddie Coutts Endeavour Prize 7GG Sophie Preece 6JEB Lara Hogan 7LCP Katie Mellor 6MW Charles Cockburn Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Hanja Dickinson 6PA Max Sykes 5AER Victoria Provis Other Prizes 5AGE Tom Lynch Junior Division Thomas Cann 5NS Hannah Scott Junior Division Isabel Hunt 4CW/VA Mimi Stevens Boy’s Division Christopher Hanak 4JC Harry Meadows Girl’s Division Sarah Mycock 4SEO Jess Milton-Edwards 3JP Hannah Li Junior Division Prizes 3LC Jack Hudson English: Reading Isaac Reaney 3LT/KW Jonathan Provis English: Speaking Bradley Delves Ridings Best All-Rounders Prizes English: Writing Michael Li (and the Martin Badger Cup for All-Round Endeavour) Hattie McCance Mathematics Liam Hadfield Thomas Mort Science Emily Johnston Geography Tom Meadows Year 4 Young Artist Award History Kate Garnett (Mrs P J Aspinwall Trophy) Tony Maximous French Ruairidh Nichols Art, Design & Technology Ciaran McLaughlin Mrs C J Hulme Year 6 Music Eve Thomas-Davies Musical Production Prize Katie Cornish ICT Andrew McDonald Religious Education Alice Simkins Physical Education Justine Blake Swimming Ellen Barratt Games: Boys Robert Coggon Games: Girls Aliz Davies

Form Prizes First Form Prize 6JEB Alistair Hanak 6MW Hattie McCance 6PA Jack Brierley 5AER Katharine Fray 5AGE Raife Copp-Barton 5NS Rory Heywood 4CW/VA Alex Krajewski 4JC Sarah Laughton 4SEO William Fox 3JP David Jessop 3LC Amber Murray 3LT/KW Zarin Salehin

Second Form Prize 5AER Ben Winrow 5AGE Declan McLaughlin 5NS Jenna Self 4CW/VA Ella Solomon 4JC Matthew Brooks 4SEO Holly Brierley 3JP Elena Boden

61 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Autumn Term 2006 Teaching Staff Associated Board Practical Examinations Stephen Carpenter...... Cornet 3 120 Merit

Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Rock School Exams Name Instrument Grade Result Name Grade Result Michael Barratt...... 5 80 Merit Alex Andrews...... Piano 1 123 Merit Alistair Barter...... 8 88 Dist Alex Davies...... Piano 3 107 Pass Jenny Campbell...... 5 69 Pass Jonathan Downs...... Oboe 3 113 Pass Alex Green...... 5 81 Merit Jack Fletcher...... Piano 1 131 Dist Henry Gunning...... 3 76 Merit Philip Gibson...... Piano 3 110 Pass Sam Jones...... 3 75 Merit Christopher Gibson....Piano 3 104 Pass James Kay...... 3 81 Merit William Strutt...... Singing 1 131 Dist Andrew Parton...... 5 78 Merit William Soutter...... 8 88 Dist Girls’ Division Leo Thompson...... 8 83 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Andrew Williams...... 4 75 Merit Hetty Adams...... Piano 6 116 Pass Victoria Berry...... Piano 2 104 Pass Associated Board Theory Exams Chloe Bullock...... Singing 1 120 Merit Name Grade Result Bethan Davies...... Piano 4 120 Merit Sarah Gales...... 5 94 Dist Nicola Deakin...... Piano 5 100 Pass Sarah Mycock...... Violin 3 127 Merit Amy Jacobsen...... Violin 5 126 Merit Spring Term 2007 Lara Knowles...... Singing 3 117 Pass Associated Board Practical Examinations Clare MacKinnon...... Singing 3 123 Merit Stephanie Main...... Clarinet 4 112 Pass Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Amy Matthewson...... Singing 6 124 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Hannah Murphy...... Trumpet 3 114 Pass Max Bacon...... Singing 4 104 Pass Sasha Pattison-Tadman..Singing 4 120 Merit Charlotte Bailey...... Clarinet 6 111 Pass Sumaiya Salehin...... Piano 5 111 Pass Michael Barratt...... Trombone 3 123 Merit Alison Smith...... Singing 6 110 Pass Kieran Brady...... Guitar 2 114 Pass Bethany Tallents...... Piano 3 114 Pass Robin Chatwin...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 135 Dist Mary Thorpe...... Piano 1 116 Pass William Connor...... Singing 5 108 Pass Sophie Vohra...... Violin 5 120 Merit George Davies...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 110 Pass Hannah Wood...... Clarinet 5 120 Merit Matthew Derbyshire...B Flat Cornet 1 115 Pass Dominic Hall...... Piano 5 102 Pass Junior Division James Hill...... Trumpet 2 105 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Heidi Hughes...... Piano 8 107 Pass Oliver Andrews...... Piano PT Jake Knowles...... Jazz Tenor Sax 2 115 Pass Louise Bates...... Violin 2 118 Pass William Machin...... Trumpet 3 128 Merit Holly Brierley ...... Piano PT Charlotte Murray...... Singing 8 122 Merit Jack Brierley...... Trumpet 1 120 Merit James Porter...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 108 Pass Jamie Edgerton...... Clarinet 1 130 Dist Jonathan Sampson...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 120 Merit Juliette Gorb...... Piano 2 122 Merit Dom Sheratte...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 105 Pass Oliver Krajewski...... Clarinet 1 144 Pass Heather Shribman...... Singing 8 121 Merit Helen Moore...... Piano PT William Strutt...... Horn 2 123 Merit Poppy Nathan ...... Piano 2 109 Pass Josh Vohra...... Horn 2 104 Pass Francesca Robbins...... Piano PT Felix Thomas-Davies..Piano PT Christopher Watt...... Piano PT Ben Winrow...... Clarinet 1 117 Pass

62 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Girls’ Division Name Instrument Grade Result Jae Bowers...... Clarinet 2 116 Pass Spring Term 2007 Ellie Bowman...... Clarinet 2 125 Merit Trinity/Guildhall Exams Sarah Gales...... Piano 6 109 Pass Katie Holt...... Piano 5 134 Dist 6th Form Division Rosanna Jacot...... Violin 7 134 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Ellie Johnson...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 Pass Charlotte Turner...... Flute 8 75 Merit Lara Knowles...... Clarinet 3 105 Pass Helena Loynes...... Piano 2 100 Pass Girls’ Division Georgina Lucas...... Singing 3 125 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Sophie MacFadyen.....Jazz Alto Sax 4 112 Pass Hetty Adams...... Flute 7 64 Pass Stephanie Main...... Singing 5 125 Merit Maggie Auslander...... Flute 2 66 Pass Clare McKinnon...... Piano 5 127 Merit Niamh Burke...... Flute 3 68 Pass Katie Reid...... Singing 5 139 Dist Elizabeth Bell...... Flute 6 67 Pass Emma Rheinberg...... Jazz Trombone 1 128 Merit Freya Bradley...... Flute 5 87 Dist Alice Ross...... Piano 2 117 Pass Charlotte Cochrane.....Flute 3 75 Merit Molly Ross...... Piano 1 126 Merit Sumaiya Salenhin...... Flute 5 79 Merit Kate Ryan...... Violin 3 122 Merit Eve Worthington...... Flute 4 75 Merit Charlotte Sampson.....Jazz Alto Sax 1 120 Merit Lauren Shadwell...... Trumpet 1 120 Merit Junior Division Olivia Soutter...... Violin 5 126 Merit Koryann Stevens...... Piano 6 106 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Anna Steward...... Piano 2 118 Pass Ellen Barratt...... Flute 4 60 Pass Eleanor Strutt...... Piano 4 109 Pass Jessica-May Gardiner..Keyboard Initial 77 Merit Eleanor Strutt...... Cello 3 117 Pass Joe Hale...... Flute 2 83 Merit Rosie Swinhoe...... Singing 3 116 Pass Alastair Hanak...... Violin Initial 88 Dist Mary Thorp...... Violin 3 130 Dist Rebecca Humphries...Flute 2 66 Pass Jenny Wilson...... Clarinet 3 115 Pass Oscar Kenny...... Flute 1 63 Pass Flora Woodruff...... Piano 3 116 Pass Alexander Krajewski..Keyboard Initial 87 Dist Alice Loughead...... Keyboard Initial 61 Pass Junior Division Ben Lynch...... Recorder 1 68 Pass Helen Lyons...... Flute 1 84 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Rose Adams...... Piano 1 103 Merit Associated Board Theory Exams Louise Bates...... Piano 1 120 Merit Name Grade Result Tomas Cann...... Alto Saxophone 1 123 Merit Jamie Edgerton...... 2 69 Pass Imogen Hanson...... Piano 1 114 Pass Adam Fletcher...... 5 87 Merit Erica Jones...... Piano Pre Quentin Pognan...... 5 80 Merit Samantha Knowles.....Piano 1 124 Merit Olivia Soutter...... 5 75 Pass Tony Maximous...... Piano 1 103 Pass Zoe Wolsencroft...... 8 66 Pass Rowena Moores...... Piano 2 120 Merit Jonathan Pinches...... Piano 1 116 Pass Diane Pognan...... Violin 2 115 Pass Charlie Pozniak...... Piano 1 127 Merit Summer Term 2007 Tomek Poznaik...... Piano Pre Associated Board Practical Examinations Victoria Provis...... Piano 2 105 Pass Emily Robinson...... Piano 1 117 Pass Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Jenna Self...... Piano 2 108 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Catherine Smith...... Guitar 1 102 Pass Richard Barratt...... Viola 3 114 pass Mimi Stevens...... Piano 1 109 Pass James Bowyer...... Double Vass 3 112 Pass Jenny Campbell...... Percussion 5 131 Dist Alistair Clarke...... Trumpet 1 110 Pass

63 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Nicholas Emery...... Clarinet 3 124 Merit Summer 2007 Alex Grocott...... Guitar 1 132 Dist Trinity/Guildhall Emily Nesbitt...... Piano 7 106 Pass Boys’ Division Robert Phythian...... Trumpet 3 117 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Kingsleigh Nobbs...... Piano 5 Pass Jordan Holt...... Flute 3 60 Pass Alex Reeves...... Piano 6 113 Pass Harrison Blackaby...... Flute 5 65 Pass Alex Smith...... Guitar 3 130 Dist Adam Edwards...... Flute 4 63 Pass Sam Thomas...... Violin 3 112 Pass Aswad Khan...... Flute 5 76 Merit Jack Townley...... Trumpet 7 126 Merit Gregory Eyre...... Keyboard 4 80 Merit Matthew King...... Flute 7 69 Pass Girls’ Division Name Instrument Grade Result Girl’s Division Rachel Bates...... Violin 3 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Hanja Dickinson...... Clarinet 4 120 Merit Felicity Kimber...... Flute 4 75 Merit Katherine Holt...... Singing 5 123 Merit Hannah James...... Flute 5 68 Pass Katherine Holt...... Violin 6 114 Pass Carys Ward...... Flute 5 77 Merit Sukanja Javle...... Violin 5 110 Pass Sarah Winstanley...... Flute 4 69 Pass Elizabeth Jessop...... Alto Saxophone 2 121 Merit Rebecca Higginson.....Flute 4 81 Merit Gabriella Knowles...... Singing 2 126 Merit Charlotte Cochrane.....Flute 4 92 Dist Georgina Lucas...... Violin 3 121 Merit Sally Percy...... Flute 3 80 Merit Elizabeth Marshall...... Viola 5 106 Pass Elizabeth Bray...... Flute 4 67 Pass Katie Mycock...... Violin 6 Pass Hannah Higham...... Flute 5 82 Merit Sarah Mycock ...... Violin 4 Pass Yasmin Lavassani...... Flute 7 66 Pass Katherine North...... Violin 6 120 Merit Phoebe Fox...... Flute 4 67 Pass Erin Roxborough...... Singing 5 122 Merit Kate Ryan...... Violin 4 108 Pass Junior Division Olivia Soutter...... Piano 6 130 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Sarah Winstanley...... Singing 4 120 Merit Elliot Keen...... Violin Initial 79 Merit Lydia Myers...... Violin Initial 78 Merit Junior Division William Thomson...... Violin Initial 77 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Samantha Knowles.....Violin Initial 92 Dist Sacha Allen...... Piano 1 124 Merit Fiona Hepworth...... Recorder Initial 78 Merit Justine Blake...... Violin 3 116 Pass Tom Lynch...... Flute 1 79 Merit Jennifer Lane...... Piano 1 115 Pass Aaron Shaughnessy....Flute 1 71 Pass Alice Mackinnon...... Piano 2 117 Pass Alice Simkins...... Recorder 2 67 Pass Rowena Moores...... Violin 1 117 Pass Justine Blake...... Flute 2 77 Merit Hannah Naden...... Violin 3 120 Merit Francesca Hughes...... Flute 1 76 Merit Zarin Salehin...... Violin 2 134 Dist Caitlin Cornish...... Flute 4 88 Dist Kate Williams...... Clarinet 1 118 Pass Emily Pegg...... Flute 3 69 Pass Christopher Wood...... Violin 3 Pass

Associated Board Theory Exams Name Grade Result Carrie Alderley...... 1 93 Dist Clare Mackinnon...... 5 71 Pass Katie Reid...... 5 66 Pass Sumaiya Salehin...... 5 74 Pass

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