17 /18 AUSTIN02 NEW STARTERS 17 5th FORM 03 PRE-SCHOOL 18 VI FORM 04 KINDERGARTEN 19 OTHER SENIOR 05 TRANSITION SCHOOL EVENTS 06 PREPARATORY 21 HOUSE REPORTS 07 JUNIOR 1, 2, 3 and 4 24 MUSIC AND THE ARTS 11 OTHER JUNIOR 26 SPORTS REPORTS SCHOOL EVENTS 32 PRIZEGIVING 13 1st FORM 33 SPEECH DAY 14 2nd FORM 34 CHAPLAINCY REPORT 15 3rd FORM 35 2018 U6th LEAVERS 16 4th FORM

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02 Kipper’s Toybox PRE-SCHOOL

Opposites

During the topic of ‘opposites’, the children in Pre-School drew some black and white animals for a new wall display.

They had the choice of a zebra, panda, whale or a penguin and were encouraged to look at photographs of the animals to help them visualise what the animals look like, and what features they will need to include, before adding the black and white colouring.

Kipper’s Toy Box Autumn Chinese New Year

As part of the topic of ‘toys’, Pre- As the seasons changed, the children in In the Lent term, the children School spent some time focusing Pre-School went on an Autumn walk around learnt about the festival of on the story ‘Kipper’s Toy Box’. School to observe the seasonal changes and Chinese New Year – about how collected any leaves, twigs, conkers and acorns the years were chosen and what After reading the story, the children that had fallen to the ground. people do to prepare for, and made sock puppets, using lots celebrate, this festival. of different craft materials to make Once these were dried out, the children used them to their puppets. make a painting using lots of colour, and they discussed They also had a go at writing their how Spring was different to Autumn. names in Chinese, eating snacks with chop sticks and doing lots of fun dragon dances, as well as making pancakes in small groups.

Autumn 03 KINDERGARTEN

Mountain Rescue Visit Maryport Aquarium

Kindergarten had a special visit in November from Kindergarten enjoyed a brilliant trip to Maryport Aquarium a Mountain Rescue vehicle and volunteer. in the Summer Term.

They got to hear all about how the Patterdale Mountain The weather was fantastic and the pupils enjoyed playing and Rescue Team manage to help and rescue people who have eating ice creams in the park, as well as learning lots about come into difficulties out in the fells, and they even got to sit in plenty of sea creatures and seeing so many different types the vehicle and handle some of the equipment before asking of fish! some questions.

Whinlatter Forest

Kindergarten enjoyed a wonderful day out to Whinlatter Forest with Transition in May.

They explored the woodland and went on the Gruffalo Trail and the Highland Rat Trail, and were excited to discover images of their favourite story characters. They then had a go at some land art and produced spider sculptures. What a wonderful day in the fresh air!

04 Whinlatter Forest TRANSITION

Zoo Lab Egyptian Workshop End of Term Extravaganza

Transition enjoyed a ‘hands on’ afternoon Transition had a very informative day Transition had a wonderful time on their when Zoo Lab came in to visit to at Tullie House enjoying an Egyptian end of term extravaganza this year! coincide with the class’ work on desert workshop. environments and desert animals. First stop was to Ambleside to feed the They got to handle lots of different objects ducks, swans and cygnets and have a go Zoo Lab brought a variety of animals that from Ancient Egyptian times, some of the at skimming stones. Afterwards, everyone are adapted to live in a desert and the items being around 4,000 years old! They embarked on the ‘Princess of the Lake’ to pupils were able to get up close and hands- investigated items with hieroglyphics on, cruise around Windermere. The children on with many of the different creatures. had a look at some of the different foods were very excited, looking out for all the eaten by Ancient Egyptians and looked at things they could spot from the boat. There were squeals of delight and the kinds of clothes they wore, as well as Arriving at Brockhole, everyone had a lovely excitement as hissing cockroaches and learning about many of the different Gods picnic just as the sun was starting to shine, giant millipedes crawled about on their that they worshipped. They enjoyed a craft and enjoyed a play in the large outdoor hands. Tristan from Zoo Lab was very session where they could make a headdress play area. Then it was back on the boat to informative and told the children all about of a God or a shabti figure and were also Ambleside where all the children enjoyed an how the different animals were able to able to carry out a simulation of the process ice cream in the sunshine before heading survive in desert conditions and everybody of mummification. The highlight of the day to the next stop on our trip – the Cocoa learnt a lot. was meeting Annexi, the Egyptian woman Bean Factory in Hawkshead! The children who told the pupils all about her life in all dressed up in their aprons and hairnets Ancient Egypt and about the stories of the ready to make their creations and had a Gods and the Opet festival. great deal of fun making their chocolates and eating quite a bit along the way! A wonderful day in the Lake District meant there were some very tired children on the bus journey back to School.

03 05 PREPARATORY

South Lakes Safari

Preparatory went on a joint visit to South Lakes Safari Zoo with Transition this year where they had the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of different animals.

The pupils were lucky enough to get an opportunity to hand feed the penguins… who were cheeky little characters! They also had a talk about Arctic Wolves and were able to watch as the Zoo Keeper fed them and were fascinated watching the wolves grab their food and run off to their own space to eat it. Everyone enjoyed the rest of the exhibits at the Zoo where they saw lions, tigers, howler monkeys and hippos as well as many others. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

Alston YHA Sleepover Dove Cottage

Preparatory went on an ‘evacuee’ themed Preparatory visited Dove Cottage in sleepover to Alston YHA this year. Grasmere to learn all about William Wordsworth and his family. After finding their bedrooms and unpacking, the pupils enjoyed a beetle drive akin to those They were blessed with a beautiful sunny day to held during wartime. In keeping with the ‘make explore the cottage and handle original artefacts do and mend’ campaign, they also put on a tin from Wordsworth’s time living there, which gave foil fashion show – strutting their stuff down the them plenty of inspiration to plan and write makeshift catwalk! After pizza for tea, the air raid their own poems ‘on location’. They also had siren sounded and everyone proceeded to the the opportunity to get dressed up in traditional mock Anderson shelter for a sing-a-long, drowning costume too! out the noise with cheerful tunes. After managing at least some sleep, everyone enjoyed a cooked breakfast and a little walk in the surroundings.

06 YHA Sleepover JUNIOR 1

Vindolanda

J1 had a great day out at the Roman Army museum and Vindolanda.

At the museum, a Roman soldier told the pupils all about the army, how they could join and even taught them some Latin! Afterwards, they were able to watch a 3D film telling them all about the Roman Empire and life as a soldier. They got to see lots of Roman clothing, armour, swords and shields which was very exciting. In the afternoon, the pupils visited Vindolanda where they explored the remains of a Roman village and fort and were very lucky to be able to speak to an archaeologist who told them all about life in the fort and the interesting things they have discovered. It was a very fun day and everyone enjoyed themselves. Royal Wedding Party Croft Farm

In honour of this year’s Royal Wedding, J1 and Transition J1 visited Croft Farm as part of their Geography topic had a special Royal Wedding Garden Party at School. of ‘Food and Farming’.

They made their own crowns, The pupils had been looking at where our food comes from hand-wrote some invitations, in lessons, and learning about different types of farming. prasticed their curtsies and bows, Croft Farm is a livestock farm; it does grow crops but just had a snack in the garden and for the animals they have. It is also an organic farm and Ruth played some games. It was very explained what measures they have to take to be certified befitting of such a special occasion! organic, and the pupils learned about the benefits of organic farming. They each got to hold a lamb, feed the chickens and visit the new born calf, as well as building some shelters in the woods.

03 Royal Wedding Party and Croft Farm 07 JUNIOR 2

Barcaple Residential

J2 enjoyed an excellent residential visit to the Barcaple Activity Centre in South West Scotland.

The pupils thoroughly enjoyed all of the tasks, many of which allowed them to realise they had many more skills than they thought they had! It was great to see a “can do” attitude growing in all the pupils! Every challenge was attempted with a smile and some considerable enjoyment. It was also great to see how quickly team work and peer support grew amongst the class. The weather was generally good, the food excellent, and the company of teachers and instructors was always constructive and helpful. We all can’t wait for the next residential!

Weeping Window Fit for a Queen… or King

J2 visited Carlisle Castle this summer, in relation to modern A selection of replica royal jewellery was on show this history, to look at the fabulous “Weeping Window” poppy year in the Peter Jackson the Jeweller store in The display. Lanes and J2 took a trip to see them.

Mrs Wilson gave the pupils a very interesting and thought-provoking The children were fascinated by the display and they had the tour which made everyone think, and give thanks, to those who chance to put on the crown and try on the tiara. On display came before us. were replicas of the Imperial State Crown – used after a monarch’s coronation, the crown worn by Queen Mary, King George IV’s Diadem (the crown on the postage stamp), Queen Victoria’s crown and the tiara worn by Princess Diana. The jewels had been loaned from a private collection – which is often used for Hollywood films – and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed getting to view these up close.

08 JUNIOR 3

Lanercost Priory

It was a rather wet day when J3 ventured out to Lanercost Priory this year.

In class, the children had been learning about the Tudors, and in particular Henry VIII and his falling out with the Church in Rome. The visit to Lanercost helped the children to find out more about the dissolution of the monasteries and to imagine what the Priory would have looked like in the 1500s. It was a very enjoyable trip, despite the weather!

Centre for Life Border Reivers

J3 enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Centre for Life in Newcastle. As part of their History topic on the Border Reivers, J3 went for a workshop at Tullie House. In Science, the children had been learning about Space and they were able to visit the Planetarium and see images of the night sky They learnt about the famous Reiver families families and the and the planets in our Solar System. The children also took part in children had a chance to handle some artefacts, dress up a fantastic workshop, learning some of the skills needed to be an and find out facts in the Border Reivers gallery. They even saw astronaut. Visits to the Curiosity Gallery and the Brain Zone were some genuine Reiver armour that had been discovered in a enjoyed, with many fun learning activities. The live Science Show field in Caldbeck. It was a fun and enjoyable visit and brought was much appreciated and the children were able to ask questions the History topic to life. about how things work. An enjoyable and educational experience for all!

03 Centre for Life 09 JUNIOR 4

Eden Rivers Trust Beamish

J4 had two very educational days with Eden Rivers Trust. They J4 enjoyed their trip to Beamish. A strict Victorian lesson was learnt about animals living near rivers and conducted an experiment to part of the day, where the children learnt the three ‘R’s and what see how the permeability of the land can affect how rivers flood. They would have happened if they did not know their times tables or visited the river to draw a river sketch and the pupils also learnt about did not write neatly! It was safe to say that they were quite happy how people can affect rivers and ways to overcome these issues. that punishments are not as severe these days! On a mine tour, They then used what they had learnt to write a persuasive piece of the pupils also had first-hand experience of what it would have text in English. been like to work in a mine in the dark.

Summer Ball

J4 pupils and their parents enjoyed the J4 Summer Ball on the 29th June this year. Miss Mitchell and Co. had transformed the Refs into an elegant ball room for dinner, speeches and dancing. It was a fun evening and a lovely end of term celebration.

10 OTHER JUNIOR SCHOOL EVENTS

Junior School Concert RotaKids for Guide Dogs UDance

The Junior School put on a magnificent The Junior School RotaKids have On Friday 27th April, pupils from J3 and musical extravaganza for a busy Chapel been raising money for Guide Dogs for J4 participated in UDance at the Sands in November with performances from Carlisle this year in order to sponsor Centre where they re-told the story of various ensembles, including Brass, and name a guide dog puppy. Roald Dahl’s Matilda, through dance. Percussion, Saxophone, Woodwind and Recorders. They raised over £1,000 in the first term The children did a magnificent job through sponsored music practice, a performing to such a large audience, The Junior School Choir and the Senior Christmas Jumper Day and a ‘guess the and really enjoyed watching other Chamber Choir also wowed, with further birthday’ and ’guess the name’ competition schools’ entries as well. Well done performances from the Junior years. The of some cuddly dogs. Other fundraising to all those involved. Infants even performed a song in French! activities later in the year, including a sponsored walk, took them well past their target of £1,500 to raise a total of £2,002. Pupils from Pre-School to Junior 4 all had the opportunity to meet some of the friendly working guide dogs and take part in some activities to get a sense of how much more difficult simple day-to-day tasks can be with a visual impairment, when volunteers and staff from the association came in to visit us. Pupils donned blindfolds and tried to complete a jigsaw puzzle, pour a drink, count some change and identify items from Tour de Friars their smell. They also had the opportunity to Sports Day talk to the Guide Dog owners, asking any Pre-School and Kindergarten shunned questions they had and, most importantly… Aidan House claimed victory at this the yard in favour of the astro for this pet the dogs! We can’t wait to meet the year’s Junior School Sports Day. year’s 2018 ‘Tour de Friars’. puppy that we will be sponsoring! The weather was great and there was Whizzing past supportive older pupils and fantastic spirit and true sportsmanship parents, they all completed their lap of the shown in both the track and field events, course to the best of their ability. Well done! in individual and relay races alike. The ‘megatastic relay’ which concluded the event, including pupils from every year plus staff and parents racing, was a super way to end the afternoon on a friendly competitive high.

03 11 JUNIOR HOUSE REPORTS

Teachers in the Junior School were appointed as Heads of House in January of this year, with the aim of raising the profile and breadth of House events in the Junior School. Miss Simpson was appointed Head of Aidan House, Miss Boyd was announced as Head of Cuthbert House and Miss Donoghue became Head of Bede House. The first new change was the House badges. All pupils, who used to have a coloured circle badge, were issued with a new coloured enamel bar badge. During this change, Bede House changed its House colour to Blue. Pupils were also given the opportunity to purchase a House hoody for them to wear during House events, and most pupils took up this opportunity and they were received with much excitement. The next new initiative was the introduction of the House social events which saw each House arrange a different team-building activity afternoon.

Aidan Bede Cuthbert

Aidan House went on an afternoon visit It has been a busy and successful This year, Cuthbert House welcomed to Energi Trampoline Park. academic year for all in Bede House. lots of new events including the House Swimming Gala and House Art It was wonderful to see the children of The children have enjoyed taking part in a Competition. all ages, from Kindergarten to J4 playing range of House events as well as a newly together and helping each other. Staff at introduced House social trip, where Bede In the House Cross Country, Cuthbert was Energi commented numerous times about went to Aztec Soft Play. In the classroom, awarded the ‘top spot’ in Kindergarten’s how well behaved the children were and Bede have also worked particularly hard and race and the J3/J4 Boys’ race. J1 and how well they worked together. Another continued to win the House Points trophy J2 were victorious in House Netball, and new event for this academic year was the throughout the whole academic year (which J3 and J4 found success in the House House Swimming Gala. The event ran could well be a record), before being officially Football. Well done to all! Cuthbert had a smoothly and the children had a great deal awarded the trophy at the end of the year. fantastic Sports Day and won the Junior of fun with Aidan House coming in as the Bede have had particular success in winning section of the afternoon where the 4x50m overall winners of the gala. This year we the overall House Music and House Drama relay races were a highlight! Cuthbert also have also had a House Art competition. competitions as well as the J1/J2 and J3/J4 enjoyed a lovely social afternoon at AMF Children from Kindergarten to J4 produced Girls’ Cross Country. Overall it has been Bowling. Lots of fun was had by all and we a piece of work based on the theme a brilliant year for Bede House! are looking forward to the next! ‘Summer’ and these pieces were judged by the Senior School Art department and the overall winner of the House competition was Aidan. Sports Day caused the usual excitement and was, as always, one of the highlights of the School calendar. Children from Pre-School – J4 took part in races earning points for their House. The overall winner at Sports Day this year was Aidan.

12 1st FORM

1st Form Unity Mass Whinlatter Geography

As part of their integration into the spiritual life of the The 1st Form went to Whinlatter Forest on a Geography School, the 1st Form had their own special Mass. field trip.

The theme was “We are One in the Spirit” which was based on In the morning, they looked at the management of the forest the School’s core value of Unitas. The hymns chosen were to aid and learnt how to use a compass. In the afternoon, the pupils them in their understanding of the importance of unity as a year completed an orienteering course using their compasses, group. In his sermon, Fr Ian Willison, OSA, encouraged them to knowledge of maps and effective teamwork to complete it make every effort to work together. During the Mass, the pupils successfully. The fastest group was Yolanda, Millie and Oliver. made a logo in the shape of a hand with all their names written on it demonstrating that they are all one in God’s hand.

Brathay Residential

1st Form pupils spent two nights at Brathay this year to take part in a variety of team-building exercises, outdoor and creative activities, as well as problem-solving challenges and reflecting on the School’s Augustinian values.

Friendships initiated on this trip at the start of the academic year developed quickly and the shared experiences gave pupils a greater appreciation of the strengths of their friends, and themselves.

03 13 2nd FORM

Favela Models Glenridding

Pupils in 2nd Form put in a great amount of effort making The 2nd Form took a Geography field trip to Glenridding. models of favelas in Geography this year as part of their They looked at how the river changes from its source to the topic about Brazil. mouth, the impact of the recent flooding on the area and how Lots of colour had been used to demonstrate how these favelas tourism has had an effect. On a beautiful hot day the pupils in Brazil are being gentrified by painting them to make them less enjoyed going into the river to measure the depth, velocity and of an eyesore. bedload sizes.

Minsteracres Retreat New Lanark

At the start of the Summer Term, the 2nd Form experienced The 2nd Form took a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage their first Augustinian retreat to Minsteracres Retreat Site of New Lanark in June, one of only six in Scotland, to Centre where they took part in a number of activities consolidate their learning in History about the Industrial exploring the values of friendship, respect and community Revolution. which are embodied in the School’s core values of Unity, They explored the old textile mills, which were the largest in Britain Truth and Love. in the 19th century and discovered that, due to the benevolence They explored this through mindfulness and thoughtful reflection of their owner, Robert Owen, New Lanark’s workers and their activities. The retreat concluded with ‘Friars Flare’, a talent show families enjoyed good amenities including comfortable housing where pupils entertained a panel of judges, and their fellow and Britain’s first infants’ school. classmates, with a variety of acts all vying to be crowned the winner.

14 3rd FORM

Under the Sea Boarbank Hall

3rd Form pupils headed to Glasgow Science Centre in The 3rd Form visited Boarbank Hall on 13th November, November where they watched a film called ‘Under the which was St Augustine’s 1663rd birthday, to reflect on Sea’ in the IMAX Cinema. the theme of Praise, Repentance and Grace. The 3D film covered topics such as climate change, biodiversity They pupils got to explore the gardens before a creative and interdependence. The pupils also had the opportunity to take session where they drew, wrote poems and songs and made part in a physics based workshop entitle ‘Energy Minister’. Whilst some collage works. They also had a Q&A session with the there, there was also time to explore the ‘hands on’ scientific Sisters there. experiments in the Science Mall.

Caves and Coves

3rd Form narrowly dodged the ‘Beast from the East’ this Lent term and were treated to a sunny day in the Yorkshire Dales for a Geography field trip. To help develop their understanding of limestone environments, pupils visited White Scar Cave and Malham Cove where they also considered the impacts of tourism within these environments.

03 15 4th FORM

The head bone’s connected to the… Popping the Quotation

This year the 4th Form GCSE PE students have been Also in the classroom, 4th Form English lessons were a bit learning about how the functions of the human skeleton more ‘hands on’ in the Lent term to aid pupils in gathering are important in physical activity and sport. quotes for their coursework. As part of this they were tested to see if they could label and draw Various quotes were written on balloons dotted across the the whole skeleton on a body suit, with some impressive results! classroom and pupils had to decide which quotes were relevant, and which were ‘full of hot air’ which they could burst!

Iceland

On 30th October, pupils in the 4th and 5th Form jetted off to Iceland. On landing, pupils took a short transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a wonderfully relaxing swim in the soothing waters. The next few days were filled with visits to a geothermal power station, a trip to see Eyjafjallajokull and numerous fantastic waterfalls and walking on a glacier – which was a real highlight! Pupils also went horse riding, and visited The Lava Centre and the HEP station which were equipped with superb interactive displays that really helped to bring the relative principles to life. On the last day, pupils walked through the rift valley and explored a lava tube, as well as watching a geyser and attempting to escape from a locked Escape Room Game!

16 5th FORM

GCSE Results Day AMF Bowling Social

BEST EVER GCSE RESULTS! The 5th Form went on a purely social outing together this 5th Form pupils achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results year, organised to allow them to spend quality time with this year with 46% of all grades at A* or A equivalent. 17% of each other outside of the School environment. the “new” GCSEs were awarded Grade 9, compared to a posted A trip to AMF Bowling in Carlisle was on the cards, and after a national average of 4.3%. few strikes, a few spares, and even more hitting the bumpers, they shared a bite to eat together before leaving. A nice evening The top-performing GCSE pupils with of competitive bonding! 9 or more A*/A or equivalent grades are: Francisca Boyling (10 A*/A), Amy Bray (11 A*/A), Olivia Graham (9 A*/A), Louis Grogan (12 A*/A), Marcus Grogan (11 A*/A), Megan Le Brocq (10 A*/A) and Charlotte McGauchie (12 A*/A).

Long Row to Freedom

5th and VI Form pupils who were part of the 2018 South Africa Sports Tour completed their sponsored ‘Long Row to Freedom’ over the course of the night preceding the last day of the Summer Term. On ten rowing machines outside the Science block, the last km was rowed at 6.00am on the last day of the School year, after working in shifts throughout the night to complete the required 1,477km total – the distance from Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27 years of incarceration, to the Parliament Building in Pretoria, where he was later inaugurated in 1994 as the first black president of South Africa. It was a fantastic show of team spirit which put them in good stead for their South Africa Sports Tour which they attended in August.

03 17 VI FORM

National Citizen Service In the Egg Business

L6th students embarked upon the National Citizen Service The L6th Business group visited The Lakes Free Range scheme at the start of the year by attending a four-day Egg Company this year which gave them the opportunity residential in the South Lakes where activities such as to see a local firm and its operations, first-hand. abseiling, canoeing, climbing and ghyll scrambling were undertaken to improve team-working skills and mental They had a tour of the packaging section, which prepares toughness. around 15,000 cases of eggs per week, using the latest, and often innovative, technology. Prior to this, they had a talk from Students continued the programme for three days in School the owners, David and Helen Brass, about the history of, with further challenges and informative guest speakers. Their and issues involved in, running a fast growing and successful programme culminated in December with their social action business. project of organising and hosting a Senior Citizens Christmas Party at School for regular patrons of the city’s Langrigg Day Centre. The visitors were provided with free transport to get them to the School on a Saturday afternoon, a Christmas lunch, games of bingo, and carols performed by the group of students.

Marine Biology in Newcastle

2018 saw the re-introduction of a residential Biology field trip for VI Form students.

Working with Newcastle University Marine Biology laboratory in Cullercoats, students investigated species diversity across a rocky shore before an enjoyable evening of kayaking and paddle boarding in the bay. The second day was used for Leavers’ Ball planning and collecting data for personal investigations. On the final day, the students travelled to Druridge Bay to study The VI Form Leavers’ dinner was held at The Halston, in succession on sand dunes. Some unfavourable weather Carlisle again this year on 29th June. encouraged a greater rate of data collection, which left more time at the end of the afternoon to investigate polymorphisms Guests enjoyed a welcome drink and a tongue-in-cheek in Banded Snails as a bonus activity! presentation of awards before the announcements and inauguration of the new 2018 – 2019 Head Boy and Girl, Deputies and School Captains. After a bite to eat, and the obligatory signing of year books, The Fire Kings played to a packed dance floor, including a special appearance from Hannah Dodd on vocals!

18 OTHER SENIOR EVENTS

Rotary Technology Tournament Spanish Exchange

Our pupils did fantastically well at the Rotary Technology Tournament, held at School The two-part Spanish Exchange was again this year. a great success this year, with some fantastic experiences for all those For the Foundation groups, the Space Capsule Launch challenge involved making a involved, and some genuine friendships launch pad to fire a space capsule through a hoop to a height of more than 3 metres. being made. The Intermediate group also had to land the capsule as close to the launch site as possible. The Advanced challenge involved launching the capsule in a container, from which the Part one, in April, saw Friars pupils travel capsule would detach, then parachute back down to the launch site. Our pupils came to Bilbao in Spain. Here, along with their 1st in the Intermediate and Advanced groups, and 2nd in the Foundation stage – and all hosts, they enjoyed activities including competitors did themselves proud! going to the zoo, exploring limestone caves and trying their hand at BigSUP (Stand up Paddle). Friars pupils also had a guided tour of Bilbao and a visit to the Athletic Bilbao Football stadium as well as some individual time with their host families. In June, the Spanish pupils returned our visit and the first activity was a trip to Derwent Water for some canoeing. The group also visited William Wordsworth’s house in Cockermouth, and spent a day in Edinburgh. It was an extremely fruitful exchange with life-long friendships being formed and a great opportunity for the pupils involved to improve their Spanish Restart a Heart or English.

Senior School pupils took part in the nation’s biggest mass CPR training event this year for Restart a Heart Day.

The School welcomed volunteers from North West Ambulance Service, Police Officers and PCSOs, local Doctors and First Responders, and even a local Fire Service crew, all who gave up their own time to deliver the lifesaving lesson. Every pupil from J4 to 5th Form received the training in CPR and defibrillator use. The lesson included a short presentation which outlines how to recognise a cardiac arrest, how to do effective CPR and how to use a defibrillator. This was followed by a practical element where every pupil prasticed their new skills on a CPR manikin.

03 19 OTHER SENIOR EVENTS

Rookin House Trip Sports Day

The Learning Support Department took pupils from 1st – Clare House clinched the win at this year’s Senior School 3rd Form on an Enrichment Trip to Rookin House Activity Sports Day. Centre this year where they had the opportunity to develop new problem-solving strategies, recognising their own It was another great day for it – not too hot and with a little skills and knowledge in a group and individual setting. breeze to cool down those in the longer distance runs. Participation levels were high, some new PBs were set and The activities, which included Archery, an assault course, horse House pride was tangible as the afternoon concluded with riding and an Argo Cat off-road experience provided them the, now infamous, 20 x 200m House relays. A fine sporting with the opportunity to apply these skills, and improve their afternoon. interpersonal skills.

Lower School Ball

Our 1st Form enjoyed their first black tie event at School this year as they joined the rest of Lower School for the Lower School Ball in June.

A dinner in the Refs was followed by dancing in the New Hall and the opportunity to enjoy the evening with friends. A great amount of effort was put into the organising of the evening, which was much appreciated by all those who attended.

20 CLARE HOUSE REPORT

What a joy it is to be able to tell you all the most controversial in Friars’ history, the but Maddy Bramley, about another successful year for Clare House Shout title was not awarded to Clare who was new to Clare House! Thank you to everyone who House. It has been several months now House this year, was has made this year so enjoyable for and I am beginning to come to terms with somewhat of an unknown entity. She everyone in the House. this decision. proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with after seeing her power round the final leg of the track to seal yet another Clare House victory. With pleasing results coming in from across the board, I was hopeful as we awaited Mr Laidlaw’s announcement of the overall winners but after such heartbreak in the House Shout, I did not want to count any chickens before they had hatched. I need not have worried, Clare House were crowned victorious once more! Given the shock result in the House Shout, This year saw the inaugural House social The House Music Festival, always a we were not going to rest on our laurels. events. Clare House, always keen to climb to highlight of my year, once again lived up Despite Clare House winning the Hunt new heights, decided to visit Eden Rock in to my very high expectations. Amongst my Shield for two years in a row, every member Carlisle. This was my first time bouldering so favourite performances was that of a group of Clare House needed to pull their weight I was very grateful to have expert advice from of 1st Form girls; Jemima, Grace, Yolanda if we were going to make it a record third a range of pupils from 1st Formers, George and Lauren, who gave a spectacular year running for the sporting title. I should Hitch and Yolanda Wilkinson, to VI Formers, performance of ‘Flashlight’ accompanied not have worried – everyone stepped up to Daisy Barnes and Joshua Thompson. by the ukulele. The way in which the girls the mark and in May, I was delighted to hear performed so beautifully, despite only Mrs Thornborrow announce Clare as the knowing each other for a few weeks, was Hunt Shield winners for 2017-18. impressive. Our House Captain, Daisy, The postponement of the Cross Country not to be outdone by the 1st Formers, competition in the Lent term meant that also stepped up to join me for a lovely we were without our House Captain and arrangement of ‘Edelweiss’ on the clarinet, lead runner, Daisy Barnes, for this event. accompanied by Sofia on the piano. Three Could we manage to keep up the hard work days of music were topped off by the ever without her? We did indeed manage and anticipated House Shout competition. 1st Former, Kai Hatcher, put in a particularly impressive performance followed by the rest of the House as we were, once again, Caritas is always important to Clare House awarded the trophy for most finishers. and this year the 1st Form took responsibility for organising a pancake sale to raise money for a breast cancer research charity. Organised by Grace and Yolanda, the whole of 1st Form were involved in cooking, topping and selling pancakes for Junior School and Senior School parents and pupils. Clare House have also been raising money and awareness for local charity Patterdale This year, Clare House had something Mountain Rescue through events such as special up our sleeve – we had a secret milkshake, ice cream and cake sales. weapon of Lucy Melrose and Megan Le The heavens aligned for a second year This has been another fantastic year for Brocq. Their arrangement of a medley of running and graced Carlisle with perfect Clare House, and one that makes me so songs including Aviici’s ‘Waiting for Love’ Sports Day weather. A fast paced event proud to be a part of such a special family. and Toto’s ‘Africa’ gave me goose bumps made it difficult to keep up with individual In May, we celebrated the feast day of our during every rehearsal. The enjoyment winners, but stand out performances were patron saint, St Rita. She is patron saint of on the faces of every member of Clare shown by Ella Parry and Daisy Barnes, who the impossible. I hope this does not sound House on that Friday afternoon meant that both won the middle distance double titles too twee when I say that I truly believe that, regardless of the official result, Clare had in their age categories. Kai Hatcher and with the strength of Clare House behind us, gained much more than a simple trophy; James Dickson also impressed by winning nothing is impossible. we had made beautiful music. However, their races. Lincoln House were confident in a decision likely to go down as one of going into the Intermediate girls’ relay race Miss Bober

03 21 LINCOLN HOUSE REPORT

This has been a year of two halves for Lincoln on the day, unfortunately, did. We The boys also did well Lincoln and has given us many things to had some great individual performances, – Joe Connelly won the focus on in the future. especially from the girls who won each age 200m and the Shot, The first main event of the year was the category. Melissa McIntosh won the Junior Ryan Mathew won the 400m, Guy Wellings Music Festival and this year was an absolute Girls’ competition, Ffion Gladwin came 1st won the Javelin, with Max Lancaster coming triumph with Lincoln winning ‘The Double’ for Inter Girls and Olivia Graham won the 2nd, and Lewis Ransley won the High of both the House Shout and the overall Senior Girls’ event. There were also some Jump. The highlight of the day, however, Festival trophy. Lincoln were deserved great performances from the boys, with was the spirit shown by the House, champions with many of the House Angus Stronach gaining 3rd place in the particularly one of our newest additions. representing and some great successes. Senior Boys’ race. Andrew Robson in 1st Form demonstrated I was particularly impressed by the younger This term also saw the House Rugby excellent House spirit running both long years and the great performances from and House Hockey tournaments taking distance races, supported by his House Lorelei Beckett, Anastasia Palmer, Ffion place and we gave a good account of Captain, Angus, at the end. It was such a Gladwin, Beatrice Moore and Lucy Shannon ourselves in both events at Senior level, great performance that the PE Department who all competed successfully, or in a despite low numbers in the Hockey. have created a new prize in his honour. number of different events. At Senior level The girls who were there gave a great This trophy will be awarded every year to there were further successes with Amy performance (considering they were the athlete who demonstrates outstanding Bray, Katie McCall and Emma Smith all against most of the 1st XI) and were led House spirit. The final event was, as usual, performing beautifully. The festival, and enthusiastically by Saffy. As for the Rugby, a total extravaganza where Mr Wright was term, was wrapped up with the House the boys were fantastic and we were able to run his final ever lap at a Sports Day Shout. All three Houses had to sing ‘Those victorious again, despite being up against and get his ‘Chariots of Fire’ moment. Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines’ two tough sides. Our sheer determination, and Lincoln were, in a word… magnificent. skill and spirit ensured the win. The younger We added some comedic value to the event boys performed well in their matches, too with homemade paper aeroplanes however we struggled to get teams together which were launched at the crescendo, lower down the School and, sadly, lost out special thanks to Abby Fraser and her to the Houses with larger numbers of those Dad for that idea! Our chosen individual able to play. song was ABBA’s Waterloo. This was an awesome beginning to the year and one of my personal highlights since I started at the School. Throughout the year, the House has been raising money for various charities, but our main charities were ‘She’s the First’ and ‘The Salvation Army’. ‘She’s the First’ is an international charity which fights gender inequality through education and promotes In the Summer term the tide turned again the education of women in underdeveloped for Lincoln, and the sheer determination countries. The Salvation Army charity of some members of the House at Sports we particularly focused on was related After October half term it was the School Day rallied the others. There were so many to homelessness and this project was production and this year it was the musical, amazing performances by a vast majority of additionally supported by the 4th Form Legally Blonde. This starred many of our Lincoln but a select few came first in their and Mrs Green who were involved with a Lincoln members as key characters and events. In the running events particularly foodbank at Christmas. A special mention there were fantastic performances from all we did very well, for the Junior Girls’ we must go to Lydia Cross, for raising money those involved, however a special mention had a 1:2 in the 100m with Abigail Irving for an additional charity with a Football must go to the star, Katie McCall from winning and Amy McMillan coming 2nd. competition. This was a great event and Lincoln, who put some West End stars to Cicely Johnson-Ferguson was 1st in the was enjoyed by all, on and off the pitch. shame. Also Kate Rigg, who gave one of 800m and Melissa McIntosh won the Mini Lastly I would like to thank Mrs Bullen, the best comedic performances I have ever Marathon, with Freya McCall coming 3rd. Mr Brady, Ms Care, Mrs Green, Mr Jardine, seen in a school production. There were further stand-out performances Mr Turnbull and Mr Wright for all the efforts Into the new year the sporting events on the day from Olivia Beckett in Hurdles, they have gone to in order for House events began in earnest. Apart from some amazing Josh Hope in the Shot, Max Eve in the to go ahead. I would also like to thank our stand-out performances, and a rally round Discus and Anastasia Palmer in the Javelin. House Captains, Saffy Appleby and Angus at Sports Day, Lincoln has had some At Intermediate level, Anastasia Stone won Stronach. Both are excellent role models troubles this year with attendance at House the 200m and the High Jump, Luke Rippon for all of Lincoln House and they worked fixtures. This is something that will not be and Ben Swallow managed a 1:2 in the hard to make up for the lack of commitment repeated as House pride and spirit are 100m, Spencer Lancaster won the Triple shown by some of their peers in sporting something that I am determined to foster Jump, Ben Swallow won the Hurdles, Maria events. I really appreciated their enthusiasm and, with support from parents and pupils, Graham won the Javelin and Ffion Gladwin and passion for the House at all events. we can easily turn this around. won the Long Jump. In the Senior events, They will be greatly missed and we wish The House Cross Country was held at Sarah Hodgson made it 7 years in a row of them well for the future. School again and the atmosphere did not winning the Shot, Saffy won the Long Jump Many thanks to everyone in Lincoln House! disappoint, although representation from and Annie Smith won the High Jump. Miss Hay

22 STAFFORD HOUSE REPORT

Life in Stafford House has been had won their Hockey tournament! It The Bavidge Memorial action-packed and upbeat, full of seemed there was a link between us Cup and Alyshia Gill successes and special moments winning and me not being there…?! In received The House of true House spirit. Netball, the Junior Stafford team won again, Spirt Prize. During the year, Alyshia Gill, Stafford loves the challenge of the with the Intermediates and Seniors having Francisca Boyling and both Tara and House Music Festival and this year was to be content with third place. In mixed Claudia Whitaker were awarded Special no exception. In the House Singing Tennis, our Juniors were joint winners and House Achievement Awards for the Competition, we sang ‘Those Magnificent it was second place for the Intermediates commitment they have shown to School Men in Their Flying Machines’ and once and third for the Seniors. In Rounders, the and House activities. we had landed, headed upwards again for Intermediates and Seniors had to settle for A highlight of the year was the House a rendition of ‘Uptown Girl’. Musically, we third place but our fabulous Juniors, with social event in March. A group of forty- were definitely up there with the others. Our only six players, won yet again! seven pupils of all ages and six staff had fun conductor, Francisca Boyling, kept everyone The Boys’ competitions were equally bowling followed by a meal. It was good to on track but there were not enough smiles competitive and Stafford Junior boys, to be together in an out of school context. to keep the judges happy. keep up with the girls, won their Rugby On behalf of the whole House, I wish Many Stafford pupils took part in Competition and were runners-up in the to thank our House Captains, Niamh individual and group classes in the Hockey. One of the most thrilling moments Nicholls and Jodi Wilkinson. We wish Festival. Some of the notable and winning in House sport was when the Intermediate every happiness to 13S and thank them performances include Charlie Miller on boys beat Clare 3-2 in Hockey. There was for sharing themselves, and their talents, the drums, Molly Skeer on the saxophone a nail-biting finish when Clare won a short with us. Further thanks go to the Stafford and George Skeer on the trumpet. Brooke corner in the last couple of minutes but tutor team (Mr Barraclough, Mr Thornton, Cowen sang, and Myesha Pearson played luckily we held onto our lead, with Kiamid Mrs Evans, Mr Tiffen, Mr Vasey, Mrs the violin. Others performed in the Carlisle keeping his cool in goal. It was first place King and Miss Turner) for the care and and District Music and Drama Festival with for the Intermediates in Rugby too – with encouragement they give to all our pupils. Alex Bousfield winning his singing class and Cameron Sabouni collecting the trophy on As Mr Turnbull retires, although not currently Marcus Grogan, the Shakespeare class. behalf of the team. The Seniors, despite a Stafford Tutor, I would like to wish him well Drama is another area in which Stafford their great efforts, were disappointed with and acknowledge his consistent support pupils have excelled this year. Many were on third place however. Nevertheless, they of all things Stafford. We also thank Sister stage in the School production of ‘Legally would go on to win the Football in great Maggie for the House masses she has Blonde’. Marcus Grogan was perfect in the style! In Cricket, our Stafford Juniors organised for our House Saints Thomas role of nice guy Emmett, and Marcus Tiffen narrowly lost to Clare. of Villanova and St Clare of Montefalco. brought the house down as the cool Dewey. The wonderful achievement at Sports We wish her all good things for the future. Niamh Nicholls took on the demanding Day this year was that all members of Finally, a big thank you Stafford pupils for all role of Stage Manager. Elsewhere, younger Stafford who were present on the day took you bring to our community. We’re on the pupils, including Evie Stobart, Islay Sabouni part. We were just pipped to the post as up! Go Stafford! and Robbie Tiffen performed at Arts overall winners but, as ever, there were Go Stafford! Evening. some outstanding performances on the The House Cross Country Competition track and field from many including Emma saw victory for our Intermediate and Wilson, Wilf Webster, Oscar Roberts and Senior Boys. We were second in all other Corbin Hamilton who were all Victor/ categories. 90.2% of the House were Victrix Ludorum winners. Our Senior Boys able to take part and we were the overall and Junior Boys won their levels of the winners. Notably Stafford boys crossed competition too. Well done Stafford, your the line first, second and third in the effort and achievement were fantastic! Intermediate Boys’ race. Well done Oscar A number of Stafford pupils and staff Roberts, Ben Tiffen and George Skeer! took part in the sports tour to South Determination, talent and a keen sense Africa this summer. The tour supported of competitiveness accurately describe ‘The Goedgedacht Trust’ which works to Stafford’s performance in team sport improve the lives of children in rural areas this year. The Girls’ House sport bullied of the country. Stafford wanted to join this off with the Intermediate House Hockey fundraising effort and with a cake sale Mrs Boyling Competition. We did not win, despite many (12S and 7S) raised £66. 11S organised amazing saves by Ellie Henderson in goal. the raffle of a Christmas chocolate hamper Well done to Rachel Habib-Kirollos for and added over £100 to this, and 10S scoring! It was second place in the Senior sold ice creams. During Lent, 13S and 9S Hockey and this time we had Hannah raised £80 for Mary’s Meals and, alongside Henderson in goal. We had an easier time supporting the local Food Bank, we also against Lincoln who had not fielded a full donated £75 to ‘The Migraine Trust’, in team. Against Clare, we were not likely memory of former Stafford pupil Harry to win on paper and did not on the astro! Blowing. Whilst I was in Madrid, I received wonderful Many of our pupils received prizes on news from Mrs King however – the Juniors Speech Day. Harvey Roberts won

03 23 MUSIC & THE ARTS

Junior House Drama Competition

The second Junior School House Drama Competition took place in November. In front of an enthusiastic audience, the Junior classes rose to the challenge to perform a selection of poems in their House Groups; all competing for the individual class prizes and for the coveted House Drama Trophy.

The competition was adjudicated by Mr David Wood, who said he had been impressed by the children’s clear speech and firm diction, as well as their imaginative and creative interpretations of the poems. He thanked all the young performers for a very enjoyable afternoon and for the very high standard of verse speaking they had achieved.

The pieces each year had to perform, and the results were:

Junior 1 – Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg – 1st Bede, 2nd Cuthbert, 3rd Aidan Junior 2 – Colonel Fazackerley by Charles Causley – 1st Aidan, 2nd Bede, 3rd Cuthbert Junior 3 – The Sound Collector by Roger McGough – 1st Cuthbert, 2nd Bede, 3rd Aidan Junior 4 – Macavity: The Mystery Cat by T.S. Eliot – 1st Bede, 2nd Cuthbert, 3rd Aidan

Junior School House Music Festival The overall winners of the competition were Bede House, who were awarded the House Drama Trophy. The Junior School House Music Festival and the House Singing Competition this year saw Aidan House crowned the winners of the Singing Competition and Bede House announced as winners of the Music Festival overall. It was a great effort from every pupil who took part on behalf of their House.

24 Junior School House Music Festival School Plays Senior House Music Festival

Pupils across the whole 3 – 18 age range contributed to Lincoln House did ‘The Double’ at this year’s Senior some enjoyable performances this year. The youngest House Music Festival by winning the House Singing pupils from Pre-School to Preparatory gave two Competition, as well as being crowned House Music performances of their nativity ‘Happy Christmas Everyone’ Festival Champions! There was so much talent on in December. They narrated and sung their way through the display over the age ranges across the three days, Christmas story, with fabulous spirit. including a particularly pleasing number of 1st Formers getting involved for their first festival. Also in December, the Senior School musical was ‘Legally Blonde’ which followed the transformation of blonde socialite Elle Woods (played by Katie McCall) at Harvard Law, in pursuit of her dreams to prove herself to the world. The cast and crew did a fantastic job in bringing the bright and fun story to life in the New Hall. Finally, Junior 3 and Junior 4 performed two spirited shows of ‘Oliver!’ at the end of the Summer Term. We have been ‘Reviewing the Situation’ and have concluded that ‘It’s a Fine Life’ to have such dedicated pupils in School. Pupils, you should ‘Consider Yourself’ to be very talented!

Arts Evening

The Senior School opened its doors for the evening at the In the School Chapel, there was a number of short musical interludes end of the academic year to welcome current and prospective ranging from pieces performed on the Saxophone and the Piano, to families to celebrate the best of the Senior School pupils’ hard songs from the musicals ‘The Greatest Showman’ and ‘Matilda’. In work at the annual Arts Evening. Taking advantage of the early the Drama Studio, the 4th Form GCSE Drama students performed evening summer sun, the showcase commenced with a concert their exam piece, ‘The Agony of an Untold Story’ to a full audience, on the School yard from the Swing Band. Inside both the Art and and pupils from the 1st – 3rd Form executed Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Design & Technology departments, pupils’ work from the past year, Canterville Ghost’. L6th student and National Youth Theatre member, including pieces from both the GCSE and A’ Level classes, were Katie McCall, made her directing debut with the piece which she had exhibited for parents and pupils to view. worked on with the younger pupils.

03 Arts Evening 25 JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT REPORT

Hockey Elizabeth Boyle played very well as Captain Jake Irving and Jack Hutchinson showed The U9 and U11 girls’ first fixture this throughout the match. Although the great footwork to beat many defenders to year was against Hunter Hall. The U11 team lost their Hunter Hall match in score try after try. Oliver Dalton was great U9s really enjoyed the experience February, they improved throughout the in defence, stopping many attacks as well and improved as the game went on game and Lauren Gant and Imogen Irving as scoring lots of tries. Oliver Hutchinson, and the U11’s match was very close were voted joint Player of the Match. James Farrer, Sam Roshandel, Emma throughout. Player of the Match was The U11 High-5 team were runners-up Campbell and Hattie Spedding had good Anabelle Burnett who volunteered to in the Carlisle Schools’ Tournament this passing and catching skills and worked play in goal – she saved many shots and year. They won their section comfortably very well together as a team. looked like she had played there before! after winning four games and drawing 1, Amber McIntosh was excellent on the and met Inglewood in the final. It was a wing and received many good balls from tight match and Friars played some very Imogen Irving and Paige Little. Maddison good Netball. They lost the final but did Williams-Woods, Mia Williams, Hamna themselves proud. Husnat and Louise Mullinder were solid in defence. Up front, Lauren Gant and Alexa Crooks had some good attempts on goal. It was a great game that Austin Friars just lost, 1-3. In October, the U11 boys and In October, the U11 team played Durham girls teams played Hunter Hall again. The Choristers and Bow School. We played U11 boys won 9-0 with hat tricks from Durham Choristers first and by half-time Daniel Dalton, Oliver Barnard and Sam it was a very tight and determined match. Routledge. Ranulph Turton was player of However, a couple of fumbles of the ball in the match for his excellent defending skills. the wet conditions meant we were one try The U11 girls’ match was very close again, score behind. Despite playing very well in however Hunter Hall went on to win 4-1. In Football the second half, the final score remained January we had nearly every pupil from J1 The U11 A and B teams played Hunter 4-0 to Choristers. After a short break, the to J4 playing in our fixtures against Dame Hall in February. The B team quickly team then played Bow School and showed Allan’s School which was fantastic to see. took charge of the game and showed quick thinking in using the experience Although The U11 A and B teams both good movement on and off the ball. of the first game well – we stopped at lost, they continued to improve throughout At half time, the team swapped places half time one try ahead. The second half their matches and the U9 A and B teams and they showed great maturity by really brought the best out of both teams, both drew. For some pupils this was their organising themselves and, after a much and Friars quickly went into a 4-1 lead. first experience of a competitive Hockey tighter second half, the team won 8-0. However, the cold, wet conditions quickly match and they really enjoyed it. The A team fielded a strong team and it sapped our boys of energy and Bow was encouraging to see the very positive equalised just before the final whistle. Netball comments and advice that the team In October the U11 team, with some members gave each other during the younger pupils playing up an age, game. It was 1-1 at half time but our team played Sedbergh in their first match. tired a little in the second half and our Olivia Williams-Woods had kindly turned up opponents took full advantage when we to play as her sister Maddsion was ill and were just pipped at the final whistle, 3-2. she did not want us to be short of players! The U9 and U11 teams played Sedbergh were very strong in attack, Windermere School in February. The U9 however the U11s improved throughout game was a great opportunity to practise In the U9 and U11 fixtures against each quarter. We did lose the match but the tactics we had used in our Games Mowden Hall, our boys gave their very the girls never gave up. lessons. The team kept to the plan, with best effort and, in both games, there In their match against Mowden Hall the no fixed positions for everyone to have a were frequent examples of selflessness, U9 defensive team, and Lauren Steele in real go at expressing themselves on the determination and just sheer bravery particular, worked tirelessly against a strong football pitch. Our boys quickly took the against a very talented and skilled attacking Mowden side. The girls improved lead after five minutes, and scored again opposition. The U9 match was won in the as the match went on and were awarded just before half-time. In the second half last minute of a very tight game by 7 tries a goal in the last quarter by Nina-Jane energy levels dropped, but both sides to 6. Determined play and well organised Rippon. A strong performance by Laura showed real determination, with each defensive work by both teams resulted in a Shannon resulted in Player of the Match putting the ball in the back of the net. The low scoring, but thrilling, draw of 4-4 in the but the final score was 8-1 to Mowden. In U11 game was evenly matched with lots U11 game. Against Newcastle School for their Mowden fixture, the U11 team started of ball movement and skilful passing. Friars Boys this year, the U11 team gave a good off slowly and allowed Mowden to finish scored just before half-time and, similar account of themselves against a bigger, the first quarter, 6-0. However, after a team to the U9 match, both sides scored in and very talented, opposition. In the first talk they marked much tighter and began the second half despite a drop in energy quarter of the game NSB scored quickly, to run into the ball. The whole team gained levels. going ahead by three tries. Friars dug confidence but the final result was 2-15. deep, and with seemingly inexhaustible In January the U9 team played Hunter Rugby reserves of strength and determination, put Hall. Friars scored first and at half time The U8 Tag Rugby team played in the the NSB team under a lot of pressure. In were winning 2-0. Hunter Hall came back Mowden Tag Rugby Festival and all the second half, brave individual efforts of to eventually draw 2-2. played very well. running into opposition saw us score three

26 times and made the second half a thrilling Swimming Rounders game to watch. The final score of 8-3 to The team of Matthew Hall, Amber In May, the U10 and U11 Rounders NSB was a great result for both teams. McIntosh, Jack Vivers and Louisa teams played Windermere. The U9 team played five matches at Farrer won the U11 Carlisle Small The U10s had a thrilling match that was the Sedbergh Rugby Festival in November. Schools Swimming Gala at The Pools close all the way through. Jasmine, Vinoli They very narrowly lost two matches, but in April, where they participated in a and Imogen all scored rounders in the convincingly won three matches against range of events and two relays. first half, and Amber, Paige and Imogen Sedbergh, Mowden Hall and Kirkham all worked well as bowler, backstop and Grammar. 2nd base, producing some good fielding Player of the day was Rory Irving, skills. They did eventually lose 7½ to 10½ who carried the ball forward with great but did themselves proud. It was the first conviction and determination. At the same ever Rounders match for some of the U11 festival, the U11 team learned something team. At the end of the first half they were from every opponent including Mowden losing by quite a few rounders. However, Hall, Cundall Manor School and Sedburgh the 2nd innings was very different as they A and B teams. The opponents against us learnt from their mistakes and started to tested us as a team to our very limits and, stop Windermere making further scores. by the end of the day, this turned out to be Lauren Gant’s bowling was very good and a very rich and rewarding experience that Alexa Crooks did very well as backstop, made our team much better players. Cricket returning the ball accurately to Lauren or The U11 team got their season out to Anabelle Burnett on 2nd Base to Cross Country underway with a home fixture against stop Windermere scoring. Mia Williams Pupils from Transition, Preparatory Windermere Prep School. on 4th Base caught the balls passed to and J1 took part in the annual Mowden On losing the toss we were asked to her and managed to stump out some of Hall Cross Country event this year. In bat first and scored an impressive total the opposition. Louise Mullinder scored a a large field, all our runners finished of 91 for 2 from our 20 overs, meaning great rounder, much to her and the teams’ in the top 20 places which was an our net score was 81 (as 5 runs are delight. Although they eventually lost, excellent performance all round! deducted per wicket lost). Daniel Dalton they made some great improvements Our highest placed finishers included with 16 and Oliver Spedding, with 13, in the game. James Jenkins and David Ciobanu, who led the way for Austin Friars with the bat. The U11s also played three innings came 1st and 2nd place respectively In reply, Windermere struggled against against Hunter Hall and got better and in the U6 boys’ event. Luca Pagan and some disciplined bowling and excellent better with each innings. In the final Hugo Pennington came 3rd and 4th place fielding, which included two run outs, and innings the team had really improved respectively in the U7 boys’ event. finished on 57 for 6 at the end of their on their fielding and they became more Amber McIntosh qualified for the 20 overs giving them a net score of 27, competitive. Both Lauren Gant and Amber National Schools Cross Country Finals in and a victory for Austin Friars by 54 runs. McIntosh made two superb catches March after finishing in 3rd place running Our wicket takers were Jonty Hansford, each and Paige Little was named Player for Carlisle in the Cumbria Schools Cross Oliver Barnard, Sam Routledge and Oliver of the Match for her excellent fielding at Country Championships in February at Spedding. Both the U11 A and B teams backstop. Mia Williams was also very Sedbergh Preparatory School. Oliver also won convincingly whilst playing good, making some quick decisions that Spedding competed in the challenging Mowden Hall this year. got players out. Jessica Riddick did well course of the Catteral Shield Cross Country The U11 team competed in Sedbergh batting, hitting the ball every time to put Cup in February. Oliver worked his way Prep School’s annual 6-a-side tournament Hunter Hall under pressure when fielding. through the pack to again this year – a competition we won Although Friars lost the match overall they finish an excellent for the first time last year. The first game all performed admirably. 13th. was against the hosts, Sedbergh, and an extremely disciplined bowling performance Athletics saw us restrict them to 19 off their 5 J3 and J4 pupils competed in Athletics overs which we knocked off comfortably at Hunter Hall. without the loss of any wickets. Next Many of the pupils placed in the top three up was Hunter Hall which was a thrilling in their events and the afternoon finished Gymnastics match going right to the last ball. Having off with relays which were all very close. In April, Imogen posted an impressive 52 for 3 off our 5 It was fantastic to see so many pupils Irving and Rose Hope Johnstone took overs, Hunter Hall replied strongly and performing so well and enjoying competing part in the County Primary Schools’ with one ball to go were trailing by a run. in the different Athletics events. Novice Gymnastics Competition. Their batsman, however, then struck a The girls had to compete on both the floor boundary to give them victory by the and vault, with some required movements. narrowest of margins. Our third game was Imogen was in the U11 girls age group another close match, with Cundall Manor and was one of the youngest competitors. from York reaching our total of 42 for 2 in She performed well in both areas. Rose the final over. The final game was against was the School’s first ever U9 entry. Westville House from Ilkley. Once again She too competed very well, making no batting first, we scored 54 for the loss of 4 mistakes and showing off her sequence wickets and this time our bowling backed with elegance and style. up the batting performance, dismissing Westville House for 27 to give us victory by 27 runs. two comprehensive victories and two narrow defeats made for an excellent afternoon of Cricket.

03 27 SENIOR SCHOOL BOYS’ SPORT REPORT

Rugby a real threat as he moves into his 2nd year of against Giggleswick and two excellent contests 1st XV Senior Rugby. against QEGS and Dame Allan’s where both As is so often the case in sport, the result does The leadership of David and Ed cannot games went right down to the wire. Jonathan not always tell the full story and this was the tale be understated in what was a difficult season Park was our key weapon in the backs and he of the 1st XV this season. at times. But, they carried on rallying their used his ability to break the tackle on numerous Despite not winning that many games, the troops and the indomitable Friars Spirit never occasions, which led to lots of opportunities spirit and courage the players demonstrated wavered due, in no small part, to the example for us. Paul Harrison is a ‘nuggety’ scrum-half, marked this season out as a special one. Time they both set. who made some intelligent breaks around the after time the team picked themselves up, fringes and linked up well with his fly-half. Oliver dusted themselves down and threw themselves 1st VII Walton was rock-solid and has developed back into the fight without a second thought. The season started very positively down at into an effective attacking full-back. Most The season was perhaps encapsulated in Giggleswick where the team played some improved back was Philip Mackay who scored controlled 7s to lose narrowly in the plate final to a handful of tries, using his speed to ‘ghost’ a strong home team. Angus Stronach controlled around his opposite number. In the forwards, possession well and Jonathan Davidson’s Karsten Dever, Oliver Brooks and Jed Musson hands, and eye for the gap, were a problem for provided a solid platform for Oliver Ferdinand, the opponents’ defenders all afternoon. Jamie Thomas Davies and Marcus Tiffen to launch Irving’s elusiveness and pace ensured he had to some well-orchestrated attacks into enemy be closely marked at all times. territory. Jonathan Park, Marcus Tiffen and Paul Perhaps the pressure of playing in their own Harrison all played for Cumbria, with Jonathan the first real test against a new opponent in 7s affected the players as they did not perform and Marcus going on to gain selection into the Queen Ethelburga’s from York, probably the well at all. However, the team then travelled to Newcastle Falcons U16 Academy. best resourced sporting school in the North of the Glasgow tournament determined to put U15 England. We also had our first run out of the things right, and put things right they did by Compared to last season, this team has shown season on the artificial turf at the Newcastle playing some wonderful Rugby! Falcons’ stadium. The game was played at The team got out of the blocks against the real pace with the team defending for large hosts winning at a canter. They played with parts of the game and defend they did, tackling composure and took the opportunity when it themselves to a standstill. The U6th boys arose. They drew the next game 12-12 in a led the way with Captain David King, Vice- hard fought and very physical game against a Captain Ed Mullock and Angus Stronach giving big Kelvinside team. Our final group game was everything for the cause. against a strong Morrison’s team but Friars The next games continued in the same put on a show, scoring 42 unanswered points. vein, where fierce competitive spirit just could Unfortunately, Kelvinside had a better points not see the team over the line despite, at times, difference by 1 meaning they went into the cup a big improvement in terms of both skills and playing some fantastic attacking Rugby. One whilst Friars went into the plate. character. We recorded four wins out of eleven, of the best performances of the season was To put it simply, the team blew their but also had some close encounters against our second encounter against Giggleswick opponents away in both the semi and the final Harton and Nelson Thomlinson that, had it who had beaten us comprehensively earlier in to lift the plate. Corbin Hamilton (playing on one not been for one or two of their ‘Goliaths’ the season. Friars battled to a very narrow loss foot by this stage) was a standout performer could easily have gone the other way. Most giving the players a massive boost before the in both attack and defence, Captain David improved performer was Luke Rippon who annual President’s Cup game against Carlisle King led from the front as always, Sam King has developed into an effective prop with a Colts with Hugo Hendry Pickup and Joe ran himself to a standstill and Oliver Walton, in turn of pace. Matthew Whitehead directed Connelly both playing some excellent attacking his first appearance for the team, made some operations intelligently behind the scrum and, Rugby. excellent cameos. It was a wonderful sight after along with Spencer Lancaster, created lots of Friars have held the President’s Cup since all the trials and tribulations of the season to attacking opportunities for the outside backs to it was introduced three years ago and so the see the players celebrate this stylish and hard- take advantage of, in particular Rory Ward who team were determined to retain it this year. A fought win. used his pace to good effect. Kiamid Ghanbari fierce local derby ensued with Friars holding on proved to be a very good Captain and our best by their finger nails in the dying minutes with a forward carrier. Matthew Whitehead also gained tremendous rear-guard action to allow David County honours. King to hold the cup aloft at the final whistle. Henry Chambers finished off an excellent team try and scrummaged hard, Will Ewart made tackle after tackle to protect the line and the half backs of Paul Harrison and Angus Stronach made sure we played in the right areas of the pitch. A large number of the boys will be back next year, where the engine room of Max Lancaster and Sam King will be moving into U16 U14 their 3rd year of Senior Rugby and will be a Looking back at the results for the season, After a slow start suffering loses against force to be reckoned with. The pace of Charlie the U16s had a lot of very closely contested Giggleswick, Trinity and QEGS, the U14 team Skeer, Jamie Irving and Corbin Hamilton will matches which often ended up in a narrow found their form heading towards Christmas trouble defences and Jonathan Park will be defeat. Highlights of the season were our draw and won many games. They showed awesome

28 determination and resilience against Nelson innings. In reply, our 1st XI performed admirably signed for Carlisle United. However, he served Thomlinson and Emanuel College, coming against an extremely disciplined bowling attack as a catalyst for all the other boys and week in back from behind in both games to win 48-44 but in the end their total was just too much as and week out, they stepped up. We may have and 46-40 respectively. The Nelson Thomlinson we fell 32 runs short being bowled out for 124 had our most successful season ever but the win booked us our place in the semi-final of in the 38th over. highlight has been how much these boys have the Vase Cup v Appleby, who we managed to enjoyed the training and the matches. beat comfortably. The final was a much harder U15 and U14 task but the boys started strong against Queen Our U15 and U14 seasons were unfortunately Hockey Catherine’s, scoring an early try under the sticks hit by poor weather with our U15s only Overall, we have recorded some pleasing from Oscar Roberts. We were dominating the managing to play 1 fixture (a defeat to Nelson performances this season, notably the U13s game at half time with physical tackling from Thomlinson). The U14s managed only 2 games defeating Barnard Castle and the U14s beating Tom Wood, Jacob Harris and Mahdy El Dib all and these brought about defeats to Nelson Cockermouth and drawing against Barnard throwing themselves at opponents. At the start Thomlinson and Trinity. Castle. For the U15s, Jacob Fern Kendrick and of the second half however, Friars were put Jo Yu Liu were most improved and often made under more pressure in defence and eventually U13 and U12 some intelligent passes into space to keep our broke. Momentum swung into Queen Our 1st XI played their annual fixture against the attacks going. The U14 stand out player was Catherine’s hands and they took advantage. MCC at Edenside. Batting first the MCC posted Tom Wood, who has a very assertive attacking Despite this, our heads never went down and 156 for 4 off their 38 overs before declaring their style, often driving hard at the opposition before we carried on pushing. The final score was 21- innings. In reply, our 1st XI performed admirably launching a howitzer of a shot which often 17 which was a tough defeat to take. Jonathan against an extremely disciplined bowling attack found the back of the net this season. George Davies’ defence was awesome and George but in the end their total was just too much as Skeer also impressed with his reading of the Skeer’s footwork embarrassed opponents as we fell 32 runs short being bowled out for 124 game and intelligent runs down the flanks. At usual. Player of the season would be Ben Tiffen in the 38th over. U13 level, Captain Alexander Brooks, was the for his incredible work rate and perfect passing The U13s began their season with victories outstanding performer. His stick skills allowed and kicking, setting up several tries. Of course, over Nelson Thomlinson and Caldew which him to ‘ghost’ around defenders, giving him he could not do this without the support of the set up a City final against Trinity in which we space to feed others. He scored most of the other boys around him. were unfortunate to lose by just 10 runs. We goals for the team, but was ably supported by welcomed the High School of Glasgow and James Dickson who did a lot of the tracking U13 produced our best display of the season, back and, along with Jonathan Davies and Wilf This has been a rocky season for the U13s comprehensively winning by 70 runs. We Webster, defended superbly well. as we finish the year with more losses than finished in 2nd place in the City 8-a-side wins, which is hard to stomach considering tournament meaning that we met Caldew in the Athletics the effort the boys put in to every match. With 3rd/4th place play off. The boys produced their Joe Connelly – Representing Cumbria at English Jacob Harris as Captain we have been strong best performance of the day to win comfortably Schools Athletics Championships in 200m and all season as Friars pushed every team to by 48 runs and claim 3rd position. The final 2nd at the County Championships in the Shot the bitter end. Jonathan Davies and James game of the season saw another victory – this Put with 12.88m. Dickson were awesome as ever, Joshua Blain time over Mowden Hall by 6 wickets. The U12s Josh Liddle – 3rd at the County Championships and Joshua Hope were never afraid to put their had a great season winning all of their matches, in the 1500m with 4m 20.8s bodies on the line, whilst Joshua Morris and defeating Nelson Thomlinson, Caldew, William Tom Wood – 2nd at the County Championships Joseph Edmondson were often seen flying Howard, Trinity and Lime House on their in the Javelin with 35.74m down the wings. way to reaching the County semi-finals. The Oscar Roberts – 2nd at the County team were also the City 8-a-side Champions! Championships in the 200m with 25.00s Comprehensive victories over Nelson James Dickson –10th in World Biathle Thomlinson, Trinity A and Trinity B teams in Championships in Spain representing GB and the group stages put us into the final against selected to represent Carlisle Schools at the William Howard where we held our nerve to County Championships in the 1500m clinch an excellent victory by just 5 runs and Kai Hatcher – Kai has recorded some notable claim the trophy. results in Triathlon and Aquathlon events, finishing 3rd at the Richmond Aquathlon recently. He was Harry Hurren and Alex Brooks consistently County Representation 2018 also selected to represent Carlisle Schools at the showed that committing to tackles will force U17 – Jonathan Davidson, U15 – Marcus County Championships in the 1500m turnovers. It was also good to see William Tiffen, U14 – Ben Tiffen, U12 – Xander Vasey. Xander Vasey – selected to represent Carlisle Holliday, Charlie McCulloch and Max Eve Schools at the County Championships in the continually putting themselves in harm’s way for Football Javelin the sake of the team. Wilf Webster and Robbie 1st XI Ben Tiffen – selected to represent Carlisle Tiffen were always attacking the lines, gaining This year the Football team recorded their most Schools at the County Championships in the ground and enabling us to counter attack on successful season to date, taking the scalps 800m a regular basis. Towards the latter part of the of UCC and Windermere along the way. Lewis Toby Liddle – selected to represent Carlisle year we were also able to utilise Kai Hatcher, Windle stepped up to receive the Captain’s Schools at the County Championships in the Wyndham Green and Xander Vasey to help armband and led from the front in every training Triple Jump out when we needed the extra bodies. Even and game. Our international signings from Rory Ward – selected to represent Carlisle though we may have struggled at times against China, nicknamed the ‘Beasts from the East,’ Schools at the County Championships in the strong teams, the boys never let their heads consisted of Vincent Wang, Alex Liang and Javelin go down and have got a team they can make Frank Rao. These boys formed an integral stronger and stronger as the years progress. part to the team. James Brown, Ewen Smith, Tennis Oliver Bowers and Louis Grogan slotted into The U13 Boys team won their section of the Cricket the team with ease and relished every single Schools Tennis Tournament with Jonathan 1st XI game. Ryan Mathew was another permanent Davies, Alex Brooks and Josh Blain winning Our 1st XI played their annual fixture against the member to the team who has been consistent all their singles matches! The U15 Boys team MCC at Edenside. Batting first the MCC posted for two years. It felt like cheating having Josh had some very close competitive fixtures and 156 for 4 off their 38 overs before declaring their Galloway on the team, with him having recently finished second in their section.

03 29 SENIOR SCHOOL GIRLS’ SPORT REPORT

Hockey The game finished 4-0 in our favour and 7s 1st XI was a fine display of quality attacking We played some of the best 7s Hockey It is now tradition for the 1st XI to Hockey. Our second group game against I have seen at Frairs during the group start their season at the prestigious Cheadle was much tougher. Cheadle were games of our own tournament this year. pre-season girls’ Hockey tournament very effective in attack and the final score The pace of the games was high, and our at Rugby School and our first game was was 4-0 to them. We were through to the opposition struggled to keep up with our against the host’s 1st XI. final where we met Kings Chester. Both slick passing and dominating possession Our defence was under pressure in the first teams started strong and had their chances in the D. Goals came from all angles, from 5 minutes, however both Jemima McKendry but as the clock ticked down, a lapse in both set plays and open play. We had and Katie Robinson remained calm and our concentration meant that a through strength in defence and well-drilled presses were able to deal with a number of attacking ball found a Kings player in the D for a one- and leads. We finished runners-up in our attempts. The quick game pace was on-one situation with Ellie, our keeper. Ellie group and faced RGS in the plate. The maintained by both teams, however we were stood her line but they managed to slip it game was close with end-to-end play and unable to answer the 4 goals which Rugby into the corner with three minutes to go, to the side-line support and atmosphere were scored. We dominated the next game win the game. fantastic. We sadly lost this game 1-0 from against Barnard Castle; our first goal came a penalty corner during the 2nd half. We from Claudia Whitaker with Emma Irving tried to take our form on to Glasgow 7s but securing our 2nd goal. Fatigue had started it was not to be. This tournament sees the to set in during our last group game against best Hockey teams from around Scotland Culford. However, a very classy goal from competing and is definitely a target next Isabel Wood put us up 1-0 for the win. We season. finished runners-up in the group to progress into the trophy competition, and faced Our award winners this year were: Greshams first. Greshams started with pace 1st XI Players Player: Jane Brass and had most of the possession throughout Best Performance during 7’s: Jessie Brown the game. The score finished 3-1 with a Best Indoor Performance: Ellie Graham breakaway goal from Lydia Cross towards Top Goal Scorer: Charlotte Brooks the final whistle. We used the next game Most Improved Player: Holly Milbourn against Rugby 2nd XI as an opportunity Player of the Season: Katie Robinson to try a number of new combinations and Genius Loci: Emily Brass positions. Charlotte McGauchie played Graham McKendry Award: Isabel Wood in defence with Holly Milbourn and Tara Indoors Whitaker in mid-field. Lilly Brown played In November the U18s Indoor team took U16 in mid-field rather than up front and it was part in the England Hockey Super 6s. This team performed creditably at the pleasing to see the versatility of a number Our first game was against Ripon Grammar first round of the County tournament, of players. The game was evenly matched, School and it was high tempo from the defeating Ullswater Community College but the score finished 2-1 to Rugby. Our whistle. We found it difficult to break and William Howard and losing only 1-0 final game was against Norwich and it was through their defence and they caught us to a strong Trinity team, who eventually tough. The game was high paced and we out twice on the fast pace of the break. progressed to represent Cumbria in the found it difficult to break down the Norwich An additional penalty corner in their favour North West of England finals. attack. Emily and Jane Brass worked hard made the end result 0-3. We then played in the sweeping roles but most of the play Wakefield and, although it seemed like seemed to be in our defensive 25, with we were the most dominate team, the Norwich eventually converting two penalty game ended 2-0 to Wakefield after they corners to take the win. caught us off guard, and then converted a penalty corner. Our last game was against Giggleswick. Saffy had a fantastic game to clear a lot of balls from the line and Jessie controlled the midfield to allow a number of breaks. Charlotte Brooks managed a super goal from what seemed like an impossible angle meaning we concluded the game U15 1-1, after Giggleswick managed to convert Individuals in this team have showed a penalty corner. It was a fantastic day of promise at times and the team as a Hockey and the girls learnt valuable lessons whole has improved positional play, about the Indoor game. but overall they have struggled to gain North-West Final many positive results in a particularly We gained County representation at the tough year group. North-West Final of the England Hockey They, unfortunately, did not get through to National School Girls Tournament in the County finals this year but will be looking Manchester this year and dominated to rectify this next season! possession in our first game against Merchant Taylor’s School, with any attacking threat covered by Jemima, Katie and Katie McCall.

30 U14 respectively. A highlight for the U15 and U14 also had a number of successful performers The team performed well in friendlies team was the convincing defeat of Barnard who were selected for the District team after (losing only once in the season) Castle, something they have not done the City Championships held in May. This is but could not replicate the fantastic before! The U19 team had some very close the first step towards them competing for successes of the previous season in matches at their first round of the National Cumbria in the National Championships. the County tournament. Schools Competition. They never gave up Melissa McIntosh became District They dominated their ‘crunch game’ against and are getting closer to qualifying for the Champion despite being a year young and Nelson Thomlinson School but failed to next round. at the Counties, she finished in a creditable break down a stubborn defence. Lapses in 4th place in the 1500m in a time of 5.04.3. concentration in our own defence allowed Rounders Ella Parry and Cicely Johnson-Ferguson Nelson Thomlinson to score on the break. During the Summer Term, the girls both ran in the 800m for the District, Greater focus from this very talented group played a number of competitive Anastasia Stone ran in the 200m and Emma of players should lead to better rewards in Rounders fixtures and tournaments. Wilson competed in the 75m Hurdles. We the future. A highlight of the season for the girls is also had strong representation in the field always the tournaments held at Caldew. with Islay Sabouni and Maria Graham in the U13 Here, the U14s performed the best out Discus, Ruth Atkinson in the Shot, Ffion The team has improved throughout the of the three year groups as they narrowly Gladwin in the Long Jump and Lucy Harris year. finished runners-up to UCC by 1½ in the Triple Jump. At the 7-a-side County tournament held in rounders. Anastasia Stone was player of the the early part of the year, they qualified for tournament. The age groups all performed Show Jumping the County finals. In the finals they drew well at the City tournaments too with the At the Inter Schools Show Jumping with Nelson Thomlinson (who eventually U12 player going to Molly Skeer, the Competition we had one team won the tournament) but were overpowered U13 player going to Abigail Irving and competing in the 90cm class and by Kirkbie Kendal and Sedbergh to finish the U15 player going to Georgina Irving. one in the 75cm class. 4th. In the County 11-a-side tournament Elsewhere, the U12 and U13 teams both After the first round, the 90cm team were they again qualified for the finals. Despite had successful games against Barnard clear on points and tied with two other missing some key players they performed Castle and Mowden Hall and at the QEGS schools. After another three clear sequences well and finished 3rd. If their progression is tournament, the U13 team finished 2nd and in the second round, we placed 2nd overall, maintained the team should be challenging the U12 team finished joint 5th. a fantastic result. In the 75cm class we were for the top spot next year. one of five schools to jump clear in the first round. It went down to times after the second U12 round, as once again the girls had clear In the early part of the year the team rounds, and overall the team finished seventh. showed promise but the results did not match some excellent performances. Gymnastics By the end of the season, the balance in This year Friars have pushed the team was right and they became joint competitive Gymnastics for the girls winners of the North County tournament. for the first time in the School’s history, starting with the U12 County Novice Cross Country Competition in November. The cross country runners have been Vaulting first, the girls performed a through very successful this year. vault, scoring solid points as a team before The season started with the City Schools’ they moved to the floor exercise. After the Cross Country Championships where team (of Charlotte Fulton, Romily Murray, Melissa McIntosh and Olivia Graham Lauren Jenkins, Molly Skeer and Lorelei easily won their individual races. The Beckett) had finished their floor exercises, Junior Girls also won the team event it was announced they had won the Silver and the Intermediate Girls placed 3rd Medal! In the individual competition it overall. From these races, pupils were was very close, but Charlotte and Lorelei Netball selected to represent Carlisle in the County gained joint Silver as well. Lauren finished Once again we have been very Championships where the top 16 are in 4th place, narrowly missing the individual successful at the City Championships selected to represent Cumbria. Daisy medals. In January, the U12 team took part with the U12, U13 and U14 teams all Barnes, Olivia Graham, Melissa McIntosh in the Milano team competition – a regional winning, and the U15 and U16 teams were selected and, after competing at competition with schools competing from finishing 2nd! the Inter Counties, Melissa and Daisy across the North of the Country. Charlotte, then represented Cumbria at the English Lorelei and Lauren competed in the U13 Schools’ – a great achievement! Girls section and each had to complete a floor sequence, vault and a combined trio Athletics sequence. All the girls executed their floor This has been a mixed year on the sequences very well with Lorelei achieving Athletics field for the girls. our highest floor score of 14.70; Charlotte In the English Schools’ Track and Field was our best vault scorer with 13.70; and Cup, both teams finished in 7th place and the trio executed the skills chorography very struggled to qualify for the North West well in the trio sequence, scoring 26.1 out of round, despite some good individual 30. These results meant we finished in sixth The U12s especially dominated all their performances. In the Junior Girls, Lorelei place, an outstanding performance from matches and won them convincingly! The Beckett was our top scoring athlete with a the bottom of the age category, with some U16s and U14s qualified for the County personal best time of 13.9s in the 100m. In valuable lessons learnt. With training on tournament and after some very close the Intermediate Girls, Ellie Henderson threw the School’s new competition spring board matches, where we lost by only one a personal best of 8.28m in the Shot Put provided by the PTA, I am confident that we goal or drew, they finished 10th and 8th to be our top scorer for the team. The girls can make National selection next year!

03 31 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING

On the last day of the academic year, we welcomed artist Derek Elland to present the prizes at our Junior Prize Giving ceremony.

He spoke about his artistic work depicting his interactions with people at some of the most challenging or extraordinary times of their lives, and how these moments, when captured, often give an insightful glimpse into what it means to be human. In particular, he quoted several people he had met and spoke to when he was the based at Everest Base Camp as the first ever artist-in-residence there. Each class in the Junior School received three prizes for effort, progress and a form prize, with every child in Junior 4 getting a special accolade and recognition of their individual achievements during their time in the Junior School. The Heads and Deputy Heads of School, Oliver Barnard, Lauren Gant, Alexander Parry and Alexa Crooks gave a speech about their personal reflections of their time in the Junior School and gave special thanks to those who helped them along the way, before the Chamber Choir performed ‘Why We Sing’ and the whole Junior School all sang ‘You Shall go out with Joy’. It was an especially apt opportunity for Head of the Junior School, Mr Marsh, to convey his observations of the School following his first six months in post, and how he was delightedly struck that it is a special environment where every child really does matter.

32 SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH DAY

We were thrilled to have another former pupil join us to present the prizes at the Senior School Speech Day in Carlisle Cathedral this year.

Mr Brendan Walsh, who attended the School between 1965 and 1972, was appointed as Editor of the international Catholic weekly ‘The Tablet’, the oldest surviving weekly journal in Britain, in July 2017 after five years as the Literary Editor there. In his speech at the Cathedral, he looked back at his time at the School and spoke of how the current pupils would gain the most out of their time here if they tried everything. Mr Walsh went on to present the prizes to the pupils and after this, Head Boy and Head Girl, Joseph Waterfield and Diana Abdolvand gave a speech about their time at the School and all they had gained from their experiences before a rousing rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ was sung to conclude the morning.

03 33 CHAPLAINCY

As the core of the spiritual life of the New Year Mass School, the Chaplaincy continues to To begin the calendar year, a New Year provide the opportunity for pupils, Mass was held for the School. During the parents and staff to grow in the values Mass for the Junior School, there was of the School’s ethos, following the an inauguration of the new Head of the tradition of St Augustine to be in “one Junior School, Mr Marsh. This ceremony mind and heart on the way to God”. was aimed at asking for God’s grace and This year’s theme was “Know the support of the School community thyself, love thyself, surpass thyself” for Mr Marsh in his new role. At the end, Headmaster Mr Harris presented Mr Marsh with the understanding that self- Passiontide Service knowledge leads to living a good life. with the Schools’ mission and vision aims As Easter drew near, the Passiontide and a holy bible. In the Senior School, the service was celebrated. This drew from the New Year Mass was also an avenue of musical and dramatic talents of the pupils thanksgiving for the life of the late Veronica in the Junior School as they performed the O’Neil, a former member of the Board of Passion Narratives in a musical drama. This Trustees. Some of her family members gave the school community the opportunity were present at the Mass and at the end, to prepare more deeply for Easter, and to a tribute was read by her family and a reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross commemorative plaque was installed in and on what Easter means to us both as the Chapel. a school community, and to each person individually.

Lenten Charity Lent is a perfect time to make a sacrifice for a worthy cause and this year the Chaplaincy committed to raising money to support a number of different Charities. The Senior School raised £600 for Mary’s Meals, a Charity which offers hope to some of the world’s poorest children by providing them with a daily meal in their place of education. The money was raised from a non-uniform day, collections in Mary’s Meals boxes, cake sales, and a sponsored silence by some of House Masses the pupils. As a form of spiritual bonding, the different The Junior School raised a total of Houses had their own House Masses £225 for CAFOD through family fast days, this year celebrating the feast of their and sales of the programme of the Junior Patron Saints with each expressing their School’s House Swimming Gala. Academic Mass of St Augustine uniqueness and following the footsteps of The Chaplain, Sr Margaret Ochigbo The academic year commenced with the their different saints in different ways. Lincoln HHCJ, raised £230 for Million Minutes, from Academic Mass of St Augustine. This year had some loaves of bread blessed and her sponsored silence for siLENT 2018. witnessed the commissioning of the new distributed to other pupils in honour of St Million Minutes is a Charitable organization school Prefects and the emphasis was Nicholas of Tolentino while Clare House, in that helps and supports young people who a call to leadership and self-knowledge. honour of St Rita, made roses which were make a difference in the lives of other young The Mass was celebrated by Fr Gianni blessed and used to decorate the Blessed people in England. Notarianni, OSA. During the commissioning, Sacrament Chapel. Stafford House also had their own celebration and for the first time, the Prefects committed themselves to their U6th Leavers’ Service duties to fulfil their leadership roles with the Junior School also had House Masses As the U6th students prepared to leave integrity, gentleness and courage, and to act to celebrate their patron saints. These the School, they had one final opportunity as role models for all the pupils in the spirit Masses were celebrated in the Austin Suite to come together as a year group in the of St Augustine, following the core values using the children’s Liturgical Rites, aimed Chapel. The service was conducted by Fr of Unitas, Veritas and Caritas at all times. at making the Mass more meaningful to the Ian Wilson, OSA and Sr Margaret Ochigbo, They were given their Prefects’ badges and pupils of Junior School age. HHCJ and focused on the students’ years a copy of the theme for the school year by in the School community. Students reflected Headmaster, Mr Harris. At the end of the and demonstrated their thanks to this in Mass the poem ‘The Gate of the Year’ was writing, which they presented at the foot read by one of the students. of the cross at the altar. The service ended with Kirk Franklin’s song ‘I smile’ which was adapted and performed by the U6th choir.

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