ContentsArts The Foundation Head of Foundation’s of King Edward VI Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in , Academic Departments 7

Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, Events & Activities 32 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, Creative Work 40 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Clubs and Societies 48 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin Infant and Junior 50 Vice Chairman: D Wightman Rugby 55 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Hockey 60 M G Forbes BSc, 3 Bridge Green, Prestbury, Macclesfield R A Greenham FRICS, Lower Drove Hey Farm, Sutton, Macclesfield 63 Dr G C Hirst, MB, ChB, White Cottage, Upcast Lane, Alderley Edge Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharms, PhD, 28 Walton Heath Drive, Macclesfield Other Sport 67 J D Moore MA, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Mrs A E Nesbitt BA, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appendices Mrs A A Parnell BA, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield 1 Staff List 72 C R W Petty MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield J K Pickup BA, LL.B, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge 2 Examination Results 75 W Riordan BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield 3 Higher Education 78 J R Sugden MA, FIMECHE, 4 Marlborough Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 80 Ex-Officio Governor: 5 Music Examinations 83 The Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield Representative Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester A Dicken, Merry Bank, 11 Magnolia Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow, LL.B, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Miss C M Andrew, 17 Madron Avenue, Macclesfield Mrs E N Gilliland, 26 Henbury Rise, Henbury, Macclesfield Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester D Wightman, The Old Rectory, 12 Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Professor F M Burdekin, MA, PhD, F R Eng, FRS, 27 Springbank, , Macclesfield Officers of the Foundation Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne BSc, PhD, MEd Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA Solicitors: Messrs Daniels, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield Bankers: National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield

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I am delighted to report that King’s is that they have done for the school. all know that they work constantly on a high at the moment. In addition King’s has had another splendid on lesson preparation and marking, to the superb academic successes year academically and I would like to but it is the time that is sacrificed at we have celebrated this year there congratulate the staff and the pupils lunchtime, after school, at weekends are also significant achievements to on their achievements. At A level, two and during holidays, that makes report in many other fields of en- out of every five results (40%) were King’s the remarkable place that it is. deavour. A world champion sailor, a A grades and the pass rate was again Acting upon the simple philosophy National Champion Fly Fisherman, a 100%. The percentage of A/B grades that happy pupils do well, staff give Great Britain horse rider, and national was 71%, close to the School record. unstintingly of their time to enhance champions at Trampolining, are to George Morrissey achieved five A and promote pupils’ learning. In this be found amongst the many sport- grades via four A levels and an AS respect, I am also indebted to the ing successes in our midst, whilst the level; 11 pupils obtained 4 A grades, Senior Management Team, for their number of County representatives is and one quarter of the year group hard work on behalf of our pupils, too great to itemise in this summary. produced 3 A grades or better. These their commitment, good humour King’s is demonstrably fulfilling its are truly superb achievements. and, most importantly, their patience aim of achieving exemplary standards At GCSE, 57% of grades were A* or with me and my many shortcomings. both within and beyond the class- A which is a school record. Joschka Finally, I would like to mention the room. Roffe in the Boys’ Division gained 11 Quincentenary Bursary Scheme, a pet Every year, I seem to report on a A*s and Sarah Regan, James Board- project of mine. It has raised more Royal Visit to King’s and this year was man and Rosie Jacot obtained 10 A* than a third of a million pounds in no exception, as the Earl of Wessex grades. Sarah also obtained another A just six years and is now helping met school officers whilst making a grade and, with Lydia Rex and Hope a dozen pupils in the Sixth Form. This visit to the Learning Zone in June. Ward, produced 11 A/A* grades. Tom scheme predates the current desire The end of the academic year Waters achieved 12 GCSEs, mostly at to demonstrate a public benefit but is is a time to say farewell to retiring A/A*. Nearly 50 pupils obtained 9 A/A* very pertinent in that respect. King’s teachers. Stalwarts such as Mr Geoff grades, another remarkable achieve- has always seen its place as being at Laurence, who came to King’s in ment. the heart of the community and is 1978 and was Senior Tutor and Senior These statistics constitute a proper demonstrating that in concrete terms. Subject Teacher for Mathematics; Mr tribute to the effort of all the pupils If you wish to know more about this Peter Murray, Head of History; Mrs involved but none of these successes scheme, or what King’s contributes to Gill Taylor, English teacher and Head would be possible without the com- the community, please contact my of- of House; Mr Alan McInnes, sports mitment of the teaching staff. We fice and we will send you details of all coach; and Mrs Gill Green, Senior that we offer. Indeed, I will be amazed Subject Teacher for French, all retired if the content of these pages does at the end of the academic year and not convince you that King’s has an we wish them well for the future. important role to play, not only within King’s is very grateful to them for all Macclesfield, but far beyond.

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Mr Christophe Fico joined the nese within the sixth form. She is an Hail … Modern Languages Department, experienced language teacher and has replacing Chris Randell as a French worked in secondary schools both in Welcome to the following members Teacher. He is a French native and her native Japan and also in . of staff who joined King’s during the has been living in England since 1998. Students are finding the study of the academic year 2007-2008. He taught for six years at West- language fascinating and Atsuko has houghton High School and worked done much to give a cultural flavour Mrs Anne Alderson joined Margaret as a researcher for the Channel 4 to these sessions. Gartside as a Learning Enhancement programme, A Place in the Sun. His Coordinator. She graduated in English interests include travelling, reading Mrs Rebecca Murphy joined the and Drama at Aberystwyth Univer- and keeping fit. Girls’ and Junior Divisions as a School sity and worked for many years as a Nurse. She previously worked as a Special Needs Teacher at Highfields Mrs Gwen Goodings joined the senior staff nurse at Wythenshawe in Stockport. She also runs courses in English Department as a part-time Hospital. To keep herself fit she is a secondary schools in Anger Manage- member of staff. She graduated in keen member of a tap dancing class ment, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Life Humanities from Huddersfield Poly- and her local gym. Skills, Problem Solving and Study technic and took her PGCE in English Skills. with Drama at Leeds University. She Mrs Tracey Newton joined the enjoys walking, horse-riding, skiing ICT department running the newly Mr Peter Allen joined us as a full- and football and is the founder mem- created IT support desk. She joined time Sports Coach. He has played ber of a Book Club. us having previously worked at Astra professional rugby for Sale Sharks and Zeneca. Tracey is also a qualified Nail currently plays for Macclesfield RUFC Richard Harding joined the Junior and Beauty Technician. 1st XV. He has recently been work- Division’s Year 3 team having recently ing as a Community Rugby Coach for gained his PGCE from Liverpool Hope Ms Joanne Reynolds joined the the Rugby Football Union and enjoys University. During the Summer Term Cumberland Street Biology Depart- most sports, including cricket, foot- 2008, he gained valuable experience ment as a Technician on the retire- ball, tennis and skiing. in the division as a temporary Junior ment of Ann Walker. She has a degree Teaching Assistant in the absence of in Anatomical Sciences and worked Mrs Catherine Bailey joined the In- Mrs Judi Williams, who herself was as a Science Technician at Wilmslow fant Staff replacing Fiona Williams. She on her teaching practice at the time. High School. She enjoys sport, par- graduated in Psychology from Liver- He is looking forward eagerly to his ticularly tennis and travel. pool University and had been work- first teaching post. Richard enjoys ing as a supply teacher for Cheshire sport and is a Tae-Kwon Do black belt Mrs Liz Rosenfield joined the County Council. Her interests include instructor. Learning Enhancement team, provid- history, archaeology, theatre and walk- ing support for pupils working along- ing. Mrs Sarah Hearn joined the Foun- side Margaret Gartside. She graduated dation Office as a Telephonist/Ad- from Crewe & Alsager with a BEd in Mrs Angela Balcombe previously ministrative Assistant. A Geography Special Education. taught at where and History graduate, she worked for she left her post as Head of Biology John Lewis as a Customer Services Miss Victoria Smalley joined the and Assistant Head of Year to replace Assistant for two years. Her interests Modern Languages Department as Jo White in the Biology Department. include keeping fit, walking, travelling a Spanish and French Teacher. She She also teaches at Sunday School and cooking, as well as supporting graduated in French and Hispanic and organises a Reading Club. her sons in their sports. Studies from the University of Not- tingham. She was already familiar with Jane Chapman joined the library Mrs Sarah Heginbotham joined King’s, having spent her last PGCE working part-time providing Adminis- us as a Lab Technician at the Fence placement here. She also spent a tration Support both at Fence Avenue Avenue site. She graduated in Biology year in Spain as an English Language and Cumberland Street libraries. from the University of Paisley. Assistant and likes travelling, reading and dancing. Miss Elena De Maine joined the Mr Robin Jackson left his post at Junior School staff upon the retire- Fallibroome High School to replace Mrs Elizabeth Taylor joined the ment of Linda Turner. She is a History Liz Pentreath as Head of Religion school as System Administrator graduate from and Philosophy. He graduated from looking after the information on the and previously taught for two years Manchester University in Comparative Database and managing Assessments at Stonyhurst. She plays the piano, Religion. He has travelled extensively and Reports. She previously worked organ and violin and enjoys netball, and has previously led three expedi- at Knutsford High School as Exam sailing, kayaking and athletics. tions for students to Northern India Officer and System Administrator. and Thailand. He is learning the She graduated from Bristol University Dr Sue Embrey joined us as a Sci- Tibetan language in his spare time. in Geography and has an MSc from ence Technician in Physics. She gradu- Cranfield Institute of Technology. ated with a BSc and PhD in Pharmacy The Modern Languages Faculty has and previously worked as a pharma- been delighted to welcome Atsuko Mrs Debbie Threlfall became an cist and also worked in Australia. Koido, who has started to teach Japa- additional member of the Art and

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Design Department to job share with Gwen Goodings skilled craftsperson who was able to Rachel Richards on her return from Gwen Goodings arrived at King’s in turn his hand to almost anything. He maternity leave. She joined us from September having taught previously was a wonderful colleague to work All Hallows School where she was at Glossopdale Community College in with, always willing to make sugges- Acting Head of Department and Art . From day one, her enthu- tions and contribute to the work of Teacher. She graduated in Textiles siasm for the subject was obvious, and the department and of the school. from West Surrey College and her she has inspired students of all age Our successful year 5 Taster Day interests include her own art work, groups. Gwen’s dedication towards would be nothing without Andrew’s design commissions, gardening and her classes has been tireless and the vision and hard work in setting up. cinema. English Department wish her every He leaves to take up another techni- success in her new post at St Joseph’s cian’s post at Abraham Moss School Tom Bamford joined the Sports Catholic School in Wiltshire. which is much closer to his home. We Department for the Autumn term as a wish him well for the future. part-time Rugby Coach. Gill Green We said goodbye in July 2008 to Gill Geoff Laurence David Thomson joined the school Green. Gill first came to King’s in Geoff retires this term after over 100 as a Games Coach, coaching rugby 1993 and worked initially at Cumber- terms in the profession, 90 of which and cricket. land Street before accepting the post he spent in the service of King’s of Senior Subject Teacher at Fence School. Geoff has been an unwaver- In October, we welcomed Anasta- Avenue in 1996. She had previously ing yardstick for maintaining stand- sia Gremm as a German Language worked in several prestigious schools, ards; needless to say, he has been Assistant and Julien Toury who including a spell as Head of Modern a tremendous asset to the Maths returned as a French Language As- Languages at Sale Girls’ Grammar department. An outstanding academi- sistant. Three new Gap Year students School and . cian and experienced examiner, he joined the Foundation in January Her enthusiasm for French, which also ran the chess club virtually single- 2008, replacing Lize Maartens, Alex she fostered in the Girls’ Division, handed from the heady days of inter- Nicholson and Scott Rees. They was evident in the wonderful displays school competitions in Manchester, were Andrew Caddy from Australia, of work and photographs from trips. to the hotly contested inter-house James Hyman from South Africa and She set up the exchange with the competitions of today. For a number Annabelle Matthews from Australia. Collège Beauregard in La Rochelle of years, he did sterling service as They have worked, and played, with and ran it, with Martine Govin, for Sixth Form Head of Year during a gusto, with all the students in every most of its eleven years. Gill was also crucial time in that role’s inception. Division. well known to those running the chic Outside, Geoff has devoted many clothing boutiques and shoe shops long hours as cricket coach and um- of the town and St Martin on the Ile pire throughout his time here. Those de Ré. She would always make an taught by this extraordinary teacher, … and Farewell impression; on one occasion buying will understand as we say farewell to nearly the entire stock of one shoe Higgie and Fortescue – we shall never Natalie Frith shop and on another asking a col- know their like again. Natalie Frith spent two years in the league to stand guard and redirect a Girls’ Division acting as note taker. cinema queue so she could carefully Alan McInnes This is not an easy role, as it requires remove a recent film poster without Alan left King’s for the third time invisibility in the classroom and 100% arousing suspicion. Gill’s dedica- this summer, having contributed in a concentration. Natalie carried out tion to the teaching and learning of very significant manner in each of his the role in a very professional man- French never stopped at the door of periods at the school. He first arrived ner and became a valuable mentor to F10 - Gill always went the extra mile in January 1955 as a 13 year-old and many girls in Year 11. She mixed well to help support learners in difficulty quickly showed his sporting ability. with the staff and entered into the life or to foster interest in, for example, He progressed to captain both the of the Girls’ Division with enthusiasm. drama in French. As Gill ascends to Rugby and Cricket teams for two Natalie also contributed to our after the dizzy heights of responsibility for years each, an accomplishment only school care with the Junior members GCSE French with AQA, we wish her achieved by one other pupil, F A of the Foundation. We wish her well. well in all her future endeavours. Jones. Alan went to Loughborough Col- Fran Gathercole Ann Hunt lege to gain his teaching diploma Fran Gathercole was appointed as Ann joined us as a Lab Technician in before returning to King’s in 1964 School Nurse at King’s in May 2005, the Girls’ Division, having graduated as a PE teacher. He remained at the though her connections with the in Chemistry with Applied Physics school for 5 years before moving school as both a parent and a valued from Manchester Metropolitan Uni- to Marple Hall School as Head of member of Friends of King’s pre-date versity. She left to have her baby and the Physical Education department, this. Fran contributed several ideas to return to academic study. where he taught for 28 years. Dur- to the department and has tended to ing this period, Alan both played and many sick and injured pupils at Fence Andrew Knowles coached sport at a very high level. He Avenue. We wish her all the best for We say farewell to Andrew Knowles, represented Sale at Rugby Union and the future. the D&T technician for the past seven played League for both Salford and years. Andrew was an exceptionally , reaching the Challenge

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Cup final with Salford. In the sum- working in the computing industry She took the role of Academic Head mers, he played cricket for Maccles- where she was employed for many for a number of years before stepping field and Cheshire. Luckily, Alan has years prior to 1998. During her time down in 2006 and she left King’s in boundless enthusiasm and energy at King’s, Liz was a significant mem- December 2007 to take up another and always gave freely of his time in ber of the ICT department, delivering post in London. We wish her well for taking school teams. After his playing primarily ‘A’ levels in ICT & Comput- the future. days were finished, he coached Rugby ing and then later on ECDL. Though League at both Salford and Wigan, in part time, Liz was often asked to take Mark Seccombe his final two seasons taking the latter extra classes and her willingness to Mark Seccombe joined the school in to the Challenge Cup final at Wem- put herself out for her pupils’ benefit September 2004, a graduate of South- bley. was indicative of Liz’s personality. She ampton University where he studied After Alan took early retirement was a gentle, caring and highly profes- Management and French. Mark was from Marple in 1997, King’s was very sional work colleague and is a loss an outstanding teacher and worked fortunate to acquire his vast knowl- to the teaching profession. Amongst hard to ensure that all students in his edge and experience as a Rugby and the staff, Liz’s talent for winning na- care performed to the best of their Cricket coach. In this final segment of tional quizzes and competitions was ability. During his time at King's, he his King’s career, he coached the Un- renowned. Whilst at King’s she won organized many trips in the Econom- der 13 teams in both sports. Not only an open-top sports car, numerous ics and Business Department and were the teams he took almost always holidays abroad, several computers ran the Pro-share competition which successful, they enjoyed themselves and games consoles, tickets to every encouraged students to pay attention as he imparted a great love of the conceivable concert or play, as well as to the workings of the Stock Market. sports. Always approachable, friendly, a year’s supply of toilet paper. Mark was appointed to the role of and helpful, not only to the pupils but Ironically, as she takes up her role Head of PSHE and he managed this staff as well, his (possibly) final eleven as Serco account manager for numer- curriculum area with efficiency, intro- year stint at the school was greatly ap- ous schools in the NW of England, ducing several improvements. Mark preciated by all with whom he came she will notice a certain King’s School was an expert with ICT and devel- into contact. We wish him well for the Macclesfield amongst that list. We oped a departmental website, whilst future. wish her well in all her future endeav- also providing INSET training to staff ours. on the use of ICT in lessons. Alison Madley Mark leaves King's to read for a We say farewell to Alison Madley, a Peter Murray Masters degree at University former King’s School Sixth Form Peter Murray taught at King’s for 22 and we wish him every success with pupil, who spent part of her Gap Year years, during which time he taught the next stage in his career. with us. She joined the day after sit- History and Politics, was Head of ting her last A Level examination, to General Studies, a Sixth Form tutor Gill Taylor cover Ann Hunt’s maternity leave as and, for the past eight years, Head of Gill Taylor joined King’s in January a Science Technician at Fence Av- History. During this time, Peter led a 1989, after Bill Smith walked off into enue. She quickly fitted into the role great number of History trips and his the sunset during the October half of Chemistry, Physics and General trips to the World War One Battle- term of 1988. Thankfully, Gill did Science Technician and even stepped fields and London’s HMS Belfast have not follow suit and King’s benefited into the breach to cover Biology du- become legendary. Peter has always from the energy and enthusiasm she ties for half a term, as well as putting been very popular with the pupils, brought to all areas of school life. her considerable IT skills to good use. amongst whom he is affectionately Whilst at King’s, Gill was a form tutor, When Ann decided not to return, known as “Muzzer”. Despite his gruff a year group head, an amusing and Alison put off a trip to New Zea- manner, Peter devoted his career to entertaining compère at the charity land, and a chance to feature in the educating and caring for the pupils fashion show, and provided tea and filming of The Hobbit, in order to in his charge. A Scholar of Trinity comfort at athletics meets. In addi- continue with technician duties until College Cambridge, his sharp wit and tion, alongside Mr Percival, Gill was a permanent replacement could be wealth of knowledge rarely missed a instrumental in re-establishing the found. Alison proved to be one of trick. Peter inspired a generation and, House system at Cumberland Street, the best technicians King’s has had. infected by his passionate enthusiasm devising a raft of memorable competi- She showed a maturity way beyond for the subject, many pupils went on tions. her years in coping with the demands to study History at University. All at Gill worked tirelessly to create of the job and was always cheerful, King’s wish him well for the future. valuable resources which engaged all resourceful and reliable. We wish her students whilst High Impact teaching every success in her Physiotherapy Richard Nolan was a regular fixture in her classroom. Degree course. Richard joined the history depart- Gill’s ICT skills also shone when de- ment covering a staff absence. We signing covers for Reading Logs and Liz Mitchell wish him well for the future. Sponsored Read forms and Gill won Liz arrived at King’s in September awards for her inventive embedding 1998 and completed almost a decade Anne Rivers of ICT in English lessons. In 2006, the before moving out of teaching to Anne joined the staff at King’s Juniors website Teachit recognised the value work as an accounts manager for Ser- in 1999. She taught mainly in Years of her Shakespeare lesson resources. co. Her teaching career was the meat 4, 5 and 6 during which time she co- Many students were spurred on by in the sandwich, having returned to ordinated the teaching of Geography. Gill’s teaching, to read more widely,

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to turn their hand to writing for pleas- and she will be sorely missed. We all ure and to study English at university. wish her the very best in her new life She encouraged at least one former post-King’s. pupil to join the profession: David Harbord, Head of Media Studies at Judi Williams School, attributes his love Mrs Judi Williams joined King’s of English to her lessons. Infants on its first day in September Gill’s ideas, her love of literature 1997 as a Teaching Assistant in Year 1. and her sense of humour are other She subsequently moved on to Year qualities that have made an impres- 2 before becoming the first Junior sion on those who have worked with School Teaching Assistant in 2005. her. Never one to be lost for words, She developed this new role success- a conversation with Gill could range fully over the past three years and from the art of the Romantic poets, supported many children who have via what Sylvia Plath’s poem Mush- found their learning to be difficult, Valete rooms really is about, to advice on the always with an encouraging word and best way to wash a penguin. sensible advice. A significant legacy Horace Hurrell Gill Taylor is a King’s icon and we of her work was the transforma- The death of Horace Hurrell closed wish her well in her new ventures. tion of the Junior ‘portacabin’ into a long chapter in King’s history. Af- the colourful and welcoming Junior fectionately known to all by his first Dr Janet West School Library which is now such name, Horace served at King’s for 47 Janet worked at King’s for a number an important part of the School’s years and thousands of former pupils of years, contributing far more to environment. She recently qualified will remember him. the Maths department than many as a teacher, fulfilling her wishes by Horace began his working life with part-time staff could have done. In securing a part-time teaching job. She an apprenticeship at Ernest Scraggs particular, her expertise in ICT has will no doubt be as resourceful and before joining the Royal Navy. He been extremely valuable in taking inspirational in her new role as she encountered active service during the forward the department’s use and un- was at King’s Junior Division and we Second World War, keeping landing derstanding of this part of the subject. wish her well for the future. and assault craft operational through- Her cheerful, friendly demeanour out the campaign in the Mediterra- has been a feature in both staffrooms nean. Horace joined King’s after the war, served under three headmasters, and brought his considerable exper- tise and knowledge into service as a maintenance engineer, a demanding and varied role which he discharged in an exemplary manner. Since his arrival at King’s in 1946, no maintenance task was found to be beyond Horace’s creative resources, whilst many significant improvements were accomplished by him and his department. As new buildings were added and more specialized services installed, he extended his expertise to embrace them, carrying in his head an encyclopaedic knowledge of the physical resources and services on the school premises. Horace’s commitment to King’s ex- tended beyond the narrow confines of his departmental duties. School plays rested upon his support backstage; social events were enhanced by his skill as a barman; school dances relied upon his fearless guardianship of the door and the expulsion of gate-crash- ers, whilst generations of staff and boys have recognized and depended upon his knowledge, skill and advice, always willingly given. In the best sense of the term, Horace was a most loyal servant of King’s, his devotion and commitment were unstinting. Gill Taylor DOS

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The private viewing was a delightful partment on the set and costumes for Art & Design evening set in the Sixth Form Centre Ramayana. The design utilised dra- It has been a tremendously busy and and the exhibition was accompanied matic eastern influences and we had exciting year in the Art Department, by some excellent music provided by tremendous fun in particular, costum- with lots of new opportunities and the Sixth Form musicians, which en- ing the Monkey King and his follow- regular events taking place. hanced the ambience of the evening. ers! It was a visual feast and the artists In September, approximately forty This was a tremendous success and enjoyed giving the support to Drama Year 11 Art students from the Boys’ it is very much hoped that it is now to create another highly professional and Girls’ divisions visited the York- to become a permanent part of the production. shire Sculpture Park, particularly to King’s calendar of events. In March, 11 students from Year see the work of Antony Gormley, but In January, three students had work 10 were selected for a Gifted and also viewing some of the permanent selected for exhibition at the Lowry Talented course at the Conway Centre collection by sculptors like Henry in Manchester as part of an exhibition in Anglesey. They spent four days Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Eliza- of work by students from independ- drawing, painting and sculpting in and beth Frink. The park was showcasing ent schools sponsored by Living Edge around the centre, alongside the best the largest retrospective ever of envi- magazine. It was a great experience GCSE art students from across the ronmental sculptor Andy Goldswor- for the students to see their work in county and had the opportunity to thy’s work and it was a tremendous such a prestigious location and they work with a host of practising artists. opportunity for the students to see so were awarded prizes of art materi- The pupils who attended were given many pieces all in one place. Students als for their efforts. The students their own exhibition at the end of the were able to spend time, up close, participating were Jessica Hodgson, year alongside the A level students studying and drawing from Goldswor- Rory Clifford and Emma Mohammed. and this will be followed next year by thy’s work in the Underground Gal- During the spring term, the A level a show at the Visual Arts Centre in lery and were impressed by the sheer artists and staff spent a day in Lon- Winsford. size and proportions of the works, don taking in some of the exhibitions In June, the Year 11 students were all created from natural materials like that the capital had to offer to gather lucky enough to be able to visit the twigs, branches and stone. information for their own work. They exhibition of Gustav Klimt’s work at All of the students explored the visited the Tate Modern to see the the Tate in Liverpool. The exhibition outdoor exhibition spaces. Although Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray exhibi- was fully booked for most of the year, time was limited and the weather was tion and new works by Juan Munoz. as it has been a very long time since cold and windy, they came home with At the V&A, the students spent time any of Klimt’s work has been available a wealth of ideas to be developed into in the History of Costume gallery for public viewing in this country and their own coursework sculptures. and had the opportunity to take in a here the students were able to see all In December, Mrs Taylor co-ordi- spectacular exhibition showcasing the of his major works including one from nated the first Staff Art Exhibition, best works in contemporary design his series for ‘The Kiss’, ‘The Three in which many of the talented staff for the stage, including set design and Ages of Woman’ and the recreation of employed at King’s showed their costume. The result of their research his ‘Beethoven Frieze’. The students work. The range of art on display was was in evidence in their end of year were bowled over by what they saw vast and unusual, covering disciplines show. and the work that was gathered on such as painting, ceramics, photogra- Also during the spring term, the day will be in strong evidence in phy, textiles, glass and woodcarving. students worked with the Drama de- their GCSE work next year. The examination students at both GCSE and A level celebrated their achievements at the end of their re- spective courses with their end of year shows. The GCSE girls had a fabulous evening at Fence Avenue and the boys had their show in the Kent Block. The A level students took over both the Kent Block and the entire Sixth Form Centre with their shows: the events were very well attended and were a great end to the year for the students, all of whom had worked very hard. The final event in the art calendar was the annual Year 12 trip to Trigo- nos in for four days of painting and drawing ready for the A2 course. The weather was mixed, as usual, but not as continually wet as it had been in previous years and the students produced some excel- lent work using locations such as Dorothea Quarry, Snowdonia itself and the Nantlle Valley. We were also

7 Academic Departments lucky enough to be given a charcoal- your hand on the required equipment This year a number of students making workshop so that students in an instant in a biology dept. gained maximum scores on the hard- can now manufacture their own The start of the year saw the in- est module (BYB7) at A2, with 16 of drawing materials. It was our 8th year troduction of a new syllabus and the 29 students gaining A grades. of running this trip and the students team worked hard to prepare new JRP and staff never fail to be astounded by materials for the course. This was the tremendous creative possibilities significantly enhanced by the impact A-level Biology Field course that this area of offers to artists. teaching activities introduced by Alan On the first Friday of the new school The ideas that were originated on the Jervis on the INSET training day. year, twenty-five intrepid biologists trip will be developed into their final Biology has become a very popular set off in the brand-new school mini- major projects next year. subject with 80 students choosing to buses for a three-day residential field The year finished with three of our take it up for the next year and hence course in North Wales. Arriving on A level artists being selected from we had to pull Helen Broadley back Anglesey in time for lunch, the group amongst hundreds from across the from Psychology to provide sufficient spent the first afternoon examining a county to attend the Cheshire Gifted teaching staff. rocky seashore at Penmon Point. students’ trip to Italy. The students, Bio clubs continue to be well In glorious sunshine, and much to Olivia Howick, Gemma Lord and supported and we had trips out to the amazement of visiting canoeists Wangui Wanjau, all from Year 12, had the local forest and the Bollin Valley, and anglers convinced that they were to be interviewed for their place by making contacts with local ecological witnessing some obscure druidic Pauline Harrison, the Art Advisor for partnerships. ritual, the students were first made to Cheshire, and she was enormously Nine A level students went to see revolve and gyrate in ever more con- impressed by their talent. They spent the Body Worlds Exhibition at Man- fused circles in an attempt to model the summer preparing for a ten day chester Museum and Dr Lancaster the movements of the sun and the visit to Tuscany in October 2008, and and Dr Pattison enjoyed a canapé re- moon which gave rise to the tides. we look forward to reporting on their ception for Prof Gunther Von Hagens, Shaken, but not stirred, the party still trip next year. the originator of the plastination managed to survey the shore from DI technique on display. top to bottom and even found time The Lower Sixth had a very suc- to carry out an in-depth investigation cessful visit to Nowgen, an organisa- into the range of ice creams available Biology tion that provides educational op- from the local café. At the end of the Summer Term we portunities for the study of DNA and Day Two was spent among the sand had to say goodbye to Ann Walker Genetic engineering. This was most dunes at Aberffraw, followed by a visit who had been our technician for useful and provided a vital part of the to the charming little Sea Zoo set eight years and we wondered how input for the AS module. alongside the Menai Straits. Accom- we might cope. However, we were Ten students undertook the new modation at the university in Bangor so fortunate to gain the talents of Jo online Bio Olympiad and George gave some flavour of student life, and Reynolds, a graduate in Anatomical Morrisey and Chris Mysko gained most agreed that the porridge at least Sciences from Manchester University Bronze awards. was excellent! On Sunday, freshwater (2005), and she has swiftly become a The GCSE exam results were ecology was studied on the river at fount of wisdom and practical design. extremely good with 80% gaining A Aber, with lunch eaten beneath the It is no mean feat to be able to put or A*. magnificent waterfall at the head of the valley. There was a triumphant return in time for an early tea and, despite the rigours of the expedi- tion, with the new minibuses virtually intact.

Nowgen Shortly before Easter, all of the Year 12 biologists had the opportunity to gain some hands-on experience of molecular genetics at Nowgen, the North West Genetics Centre, in Man- chester. After an introductory pres- entation on the importance of genes in health and disease, students were asked to prepare a sample of their own cheek cells for analysis. They were shown how to extract DNA from these cells and how to use enzymes to cut out a specific gene associated with their own immune systems. They were then shown how to use the techniques of the polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis both

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used in Formula One racing cars. This lecture (pictured) showed how, from provided a useful link to their GCSE the development of gunpowder by Core Chemistry course. the Chinese, explosives had shaped Pupils were able to participate in modern society in both good and bad two competitions this year. A very ways. This demonstration included select team was chosen consisting of exploding biscuits, flaming jelly babies just one outstanding Chemist from and glowing gin and tonics, as well as each year group from Year 8 to Year giant worms created from foam. 11 for the Royal Society of Chemistry JSS ‘Top of the Bench’ competition at Manchester University. Although the pupils were not placed, it was a very Classics interesting and rewarding day out. Pu- pils from Year 7 and Year 8 also took Having averaged two or three trips part in the Salter’s Festival of Chemis- per year in the last three or four try, also held at Manchester University. years, including major trips to Greece, JSS Rome, Sicily and Sorrento, last year was a relatively quiet one for the Catalyst Museum Classics Department. However, we Year 10 girls went to celebrate Na- still found the energy to take a group tional Chemistry Week in November of students to Manchester for a sixth by seeing a demonstration lecture form conference on Greek tragedy from a husband and wife team who and several girls were entered for the took the students through the various North West Latin Reading Competi- joys of explosives, combustion reac- tion at The King’s School in Chester, to amplify, and then isolate, this gene tions and chemi-luminescence with where they performed very well. from the rest of their DNA. a delivery style based somewhere There was a record number (43) The specialist nature of the equip- between those of Tommy Cooper and of boys and girls sitting Latin GCSE, ment involved meant that it would Dame Edna Everage. This was one whilst Latin and Classical Civilization A have been almost impossible for them of the best lectures King’s has been level continued to attract new pupils. to have this experience in the school to, inspiring a whole new genera- Jenny Campbell gained 120/120 in environment. The opportunity to use tion of female scientists, thanks to its the Latin literature paper as part of such sophisticated equipment, in a wonderful sense of fun as well as the her grade A at Latin A level and Jack purpose-built genetics laboratory, was exceptionally interesting science that Edwards gained 100% in the Greek much appreciated by all of those who was delivered. Art paper as part of his grade A in took part. JSS Classical Civilization A2. IL Having rested themselves a little, RSC Christmas Lecture the Classics department staff are pre- Year 11 girls were treated to a trip paring two major trips, one to Rome, to the RSC Christmas lecture on a Pompeii and Sorrento in 2009, and to Chemistry Department history of explosives. In the regal set- Greece or Sicily in 2010. In December 07, the department ting of the Albert Halls in Bolton, the MTH said goodbye to Mr. Jim Jones as he finished his maternity cover and set out for pastures new, departing for the Scilly Isles. He made an excellent contribution to the department over a period of nine months; particularly notable was the input he offered as an experienced examiner for the subject. Pupils from various year groups attended Chemistry-based lectures over the course of the year. These in- cluded the Royal Society of Chemistry Christmas lecture at the Albert Halls, Bolton for Year 10 pupils; Year 11 Sci- ence lectures at the Catalyst Museum in Widnes; and the Faraday lecture at Manchester University for Years 9, 10 and 11. The department also had a visit- ing lecturer: Professor Young of the Materials Science department at Manchester University came to talk to Year 10 girls about the materials

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Pupils from King’s were given began in early September to work out Design & Technology the chance to compete in a design the details of the challenge and begin Design & Technology has had an- competition to design the Bentley of to develop a strategy that would other good year. Our exam success the future. Some fantastic ideas were give the best chance of scoring most moved forward yet again and we are produced and Rosie Swinhoe was the points. They organized themselves delighted with the progress all the winner with a super design. This is into small teams and worked together pupils have made this year. We have now buried in a time capsule under to produce working solutions, includ- benefited from a stable staff for the the new Bentley facility in Knutsford. ing the tools that were attached to last few years, but sadly our excel- We have lots to be pleased with the robot to carry out the tasks. lent technician, Mr. Knowles, left just and we look forward to another The basic robot developed quickly, before the summer holiday to a new exciting year producing tomorrow’s but programming and fitting tools technician post closer to his home. essential designers and engineers. was not easy and the pupils had to All from the department wish him JN work hard to ensure that they per- well for the future and he will be very formed well. The robot task required much missed. Lego League: The Power Puzzle the pupils to fit a solar panel, collect We were successful yet again This year’s challenge proved to be oil barrels from an oil rig, deliver a with our entry into the Lego League just that. It all revolved around the wave turbine to the sea, move wind competition, gaining a trophy for theme of energy and looking at pro- turbines and power lines to provide our presentation on how the school viding alternative sources of energy power to communities on the playing could be more efficient in its use of along with making better use of exist- mat, to collect corn and uranium and energy and exploring new technolo- ing supplies. then deliver this, along with coal, gies to provide this energy. Our robot The competition followed its to a power station. If that was not worked well and the pupils were nar- normal format with the pupils being enough, they also had to work out rowly beaten in the semi final of this asked to work in four specific areas: how to plant trees in particular places exciting competition. the robot challenge; the technical and how to move vehicles around We also had pupils winning presentation to the judges on how the board. All of this had to be done prestigious design awards. Gemma the robot developed and was pro- by a robot without any of the pupils Lord was our first Arkwright student, grammed; the research presentation touching the machine. being sponsored through her A level task on how well the school uses its This year, as so many pupils were product design course to support energy and ways to make the school involved, two teams were entered her entry into a career based around more eco friendly; and the team work into regional events. One team went engineering. She has performed at an displayed on the day by the pupils to Jaguar Halewood, whilst a second exceptionally high level and is a credit taking part. went to the . to this award. A team of around twenty-five pupils Both teams performed exceptionally well, coming away with trophies for their hard work and effort but, sadly, not winning the overall Directors’ award or a place in the national final. At Jaguar, the team did a brilliant presentation on how the school uses its energy and what we could do to improve our efficiency, delivered in a television reporter’s style. They thought about, and had researched, ground heat exchangers and methods of re-using heat and recycled paper to burn in boilers so that all waste mate- rial was used to the best advantage. This won the team the Best Presenta- tion Award on the day. On the compe- tition mat, the team fought their way through to the semi-final where they lost on points to the eventual win- ners. This was a great effort and was testament to the efforts of the boys and girls in the team on the day. They resolved many problems under a lot of time pressure and came away feel- ing very proud of their efforts. At the University of Manchester, a much quieter day unfolded. The team worked with purpose and, having learnt from the Jaguar team’s expe- rience, they competed well on the playing mat. They made changes to

10 Academic Departments the programmes and the tools, and by James Siddall and Jenny Campbell. Drama their consistency on the day paid off Stuart Gresham and Cameron McPake with another semi-final appearance. Cumberland Street provided strong support in sincere The presentation did not go as well Ramayana and convincing portrayals of Rama’s at Manchester but, not downhearted, This year’s production for the Dra- brothers Lakshman and Bharata while the team put together a super techni- matic Society was Valmiki’s Hindu Philip Humphrey and Clare Reucroft cal presentation of the robot’s devel- epic Ramayana, adapted for the played Dasaratha and Kaikeyi with a opment that saw them win another theatre by David Farr. It was an adven- sense of focus and commitment. trophy. turous choice, demanding some ex- The play had only received its Much credit goes to all the mem- tremely imaginative staging. The set, London premiere in February of 2007 bers of the club who helped to move designed by Miss Inman was elegant so the Dramatic Society considered the team along and a special mention and adaptable, being transformed by itself lucky to be granted performance must be made of Andrew McDonald, Alex Smith’s evocative lighting from rights so soon. Farr’s own produc- 7JAIM, who was outstanding in sort- the Court of Ayodhya, to the Forest tion had been simply staged at the ing out the research presentation. of Chitrakut and the exotic Island of Lyric, Hammersmith, with a small JN Lanka. Seas, rivers and fire appeared cast playing multiple roles but the as did revolving magic circles in a var- school production was able to involve Bentley Design Competition ied and enchanting lighting plot. large numbers to play the hordes of A competition, open to all pupils in Use of physical theatre also played Monkeys, Demons, Brahmins and Years 7 to11, was initiated by Bentley its part in persuading the audience exotic characters which appear in Motors in Manchester to publicize to engage its imagination and fol- Valmiki’s extraordinary tale. In such the opening of their new showroom low the exiled Rama through all his a large cast it is difficult to highlight at Knutsford. The competition was misadventures to be reunited with individual performances but Oliver to design a new Bentley for the year his beloved Sita. Rod puppetry was Gilman, James Kay and Chris Mill- 2020. A short list of seven or eight employed to allow brightly coloured ward-McNaught as Hanuman, Sugriva from each year group was selected chakravaka birds to fly around the and Dalit were perfectly at ease with by Mr Richards, and the judges at stage, shadow puppets showed Rama the comedy of their simian roles and Bentley Manchester then selected riding an elephant in triumphal pro- Maddie Rex created a delightfully a finalist from each year group with cession, and a group of well drilled grotesque Shurpanakha. an overall winner from King’s. The boys making patterns with masks, There were many magical and winner would be invited to the new enabled the demon, Ravana to appear spectacular moments in the play showroom site (still being completed with his ten heads. Jamie Holland including the building of the bridge at the time) for the prize giving and relished the opportunities afforded by across the ocean, Sita’s immolation, to bury a time capsule containing the the role of Ravana, using strong vocal and some fast moving, intricately cho- winning entries. projection and a villainous twinkle reographed fight sequences in which The winner was Rosie Swinhoe in his eyes to present a seductive Rama and the monkeys overcame the of 9DRM: her prize was a stunning image of evil changing from charm to forces of evil so that dharma could limited edition print produced by the violence in an instant. He contrasted prevail and the old order be restored design team at Bentley Motors. well with the purity and inner calm to the kingdom of Ayodhya. CAR of Rama and Sita who were played FW with dignity, control and clear diction

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Fence Avenue her GCSE music. Anna had very much ence. Pupils from Year 8 through to The Ash Girl been part of the production team Year 13 were entered, taking grades In February, the Girl’s Division pre- during the start of the project and appropriate to their ages. sented a production of The Ash Girl understood how to represent each by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Based on character through a musical motif. Advanced Level the story of Cinderella, Wertenbaker Her composition work was outstand- Public Speaking has dealt with the issues of growing ing and helped to create a production Gold medal up. full of contrasting moods and emo- Jamie Holland (Distinction) The cast was comprised of mainly tions. Bronze Medal Year 11 students who created char- The production was therefore, one Elliott Howarth-Johnson acters with sincerity and flair. Many in which students were given owner- GCSE Drama students had designed ship and responsibility for its creation. Acting costumes for the show and had risen CPT Gold Medal to the challenge of creating imagina- Jenny Campbell (Merit) tive and innovative designs for such LAMDA Examinations. Madeleine Rex (Merit) characters as ‘Pridefly’, ‘Angerbird’, Many of our pupils enjoyed success in Silver Medal ‘Sadness’ and ‘Owl’. The standard of acting and public speaking examina- Tom Fisher (Distinction) design and performance work was tions. The examiners gave construc- Clare Reucroft outstanding. tive advice in their reports and the Bronze Medal The production was interspersed students found the examinations a Stuart Gresham (Merit) with scenes set in the forest where rewarding and challenging experi- Jamie Holland (Merit) ‘The Sins’ would argue and cause Philip Humphrey (Merit) havoc amongst the humans. Elizabeth Jessop (Merit) The mood and atmosphere created James Kay (Distinction) was enhanced by the original music Eleanor Lasman (Merit) composed by Anna Beesley as part of James Siddall (Merit) Sophie Hawker

Intermediate Level Tom Coleman Group acting Naomi Gildert Group acting Edward Gwatkin Duologue Laura Holland Group acting James Plowright Group acting Michael Quinn Group acting Hendrik Ratigan Duologue Eleanor Strutt Group Acting Sam Townley Group acting George Walker Duologue FW

Economics & Business Studies Competitions The Economics and Business Stud- ies Department entered a number of competitions throughout the school year. In October, the Economics stu- dents entered the national Institute of Economic Affairs Essay Writing Com- petition. For the second year running, a student from King’s was named the runner up and Emily Middleton was awarded £500 for her essay on ‘Climate Change and Government Failure’. Emily’s achievement con- firms her talent and ability within the subject and she has been awarded a place at Oxford to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics, starting Sep- tember 2008. In November, Sarah Falder (Cap- tain), Emily Middleton, Matthew Sumpter, Simon Main and Tom Fisher

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(Reserve) represented the school in Screw Fix Roberts Bakery the Bank of England’s Target 2.0 Com- In March, 15 Business Studies stu- In April, a group of Year 12 Busi- petition. They gave a presentation to dents attended a trip to Screw Fix in ness Studies students went on a trip members of the Bank which outlined Stafford. The focus of the trip was to to Roberts Bakery for a ‘hands on’ what interest rate they would set to gain an understanding of automated experience of production methods. achieve the government’s inflation stock control which is covered in the The visit was very educational and target of 2.0%. The team worked well A Level course. included the students touring the together and gained a good insight bakery and listening to a talk on hu- into the operation of monetary policy Cadbury’s World man resources at the company; it also within the UK. Unfortunately, the In March, a group of Year 12 Business included icing gingerbread rabbits team did not progress to the final of Studies students attended a trip to and wearing fetching food hygiene the competition, however they all Cadbury’s World in Bourneville. The coats and hair nets! The contents of enjoyed the experience and many of aim of the trip was to build an aware- the goodie bags issued at the end of the students are going to study the ness of operations management in a the visit were consumed very quickly. subject at university. real world context. Students were giv- en opportunities to tour the factory, Guest Speakers Trips learn the history of Cadbury’s (one of Angela Fields The department organised a number the world’s leading chocolate manu- In September, Angela Fields, a Human of trips throughout the year to vari- facturers) and even create a chocolate Resources Consultant, came in to ous businesses for both Year 12 and concoction of their own. The trip was the department to talk to the Busi- Year 13. a great success and ended with a well- ness Studies Students about Human timed visit to the Cadbury’s discount Resources and methods of motivating Manchester Airport Visit shop, just before the approaching employees. The interactive session In October, Year 13 Economists went Easter weekend. enhanced the students’ understand- on a trip to Manchester Airport as ing of HR a great deal and gave them part of their module covering Work Salford University a professional’s viewpoint of dealing and Leisure Economics. The students In March, a group of Year 12 Busi- with personnel issues within a busi- needed to gain an appreciation of the ness Studies students took part in a ness. airline industry and the trip certainly ‘Business Game’ organised by Salford helped them achieve this objective. University. The game helped the Keith Jones The visit involved a tour of the hangar students to develop numerous skills In April, Keith Jones (pictured), the and a talk about the airline industry. associated with running a business Managing Director of ‘Silk Moth’, a including team work, communication, web design company, came to talk to Manchester United public speaking and problem solving. the students about web-based market- In November, 25 students studying The students really enjoyed the day ing. The session was very interesting, Business Studies A Level went on a and it considerably enhanced their with the students learning a lot about trip to Old Trafford. The visit involved personal skill set. an area of marketing not usually cov- a tour of the ground and museum ered in detail by the A Level course. and a talk from the Club’s Education Officer on the finances of Manches- ter United. The trip was open to all students, however, the Manchester City fans amongst the group were glad that the trip took place before Manchester United became European Champions again!

Year 13 Economics Trip At the end of January, Year 13 Econo- mists went on an overnight visit to London. Leaving early on Wednesday 30th, the group headed to London by train and enjoyed an action-packed day including visiting ‘CQS Manage- ment’ a Hedge Fund; a guided tour of the Financial District by John Blundell the Director of the IEA; dinner at Bistro 1 on the Strand and watching Rent at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Thursday’s activities included attend- ing a conference on the European Union and a trip on the London Eye. The students really enjoyed experi- encing the reality of Economics and a fun time was had by all.

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IEA Student Essay Competition to the full their ability to use and un- to devote to their own writing. Each year the Economics and Busi- derstand English: to explore for ‘that In November, members of Year 7 ness Studies Department enters its sense of something else’, ‘that feeling enjoyed Private Peaceful at the Lowry students for the Institute of Economic I mean’, and to have fun. Centre; Year 8’s visit to Mold to see Affairs National Essay writing com- Across the age range, students have A Midsummer Night’s Dream was a petition. This year, Emily Middleton continued to excel. Harry Phillips of success, with students profiting from gained the runners up prize, winning Year 13 and Anthony Floyd of Year 12 seeing the play come alive. a cheque for £500. Her essay focused were singled out in the OCR English Public speaking has always been a on the topic of climate change and Literature examiners’ report for their strength at King’s, and this year the examined whether it is an example outstanding, incisive and mature quality of debating in both divisions of economic market failure. In it she coursework at A Level and AS Level. was exceptional. The audience of the questioned to what extent govern- Tom Cunningham 9JPR was ‘Writer of House Debate final in the Boys’ Divi- ments should intervene in the the Year’, whilst David Marchington sion was gripped by the performances markets. Emily travelled to London in 7JAIM; Sam Collier and George Carter of Chris Smith and Jake Knowles of February 2008 to be presented with of 7CJAF; Joanna Dyson and Anusha Tatton. her prize. Shafi of 7ESC; Isabelle Kenyon 7GG; The Department was sad to see and Hanja Dickinson of 8ANJB were Mrs Taylor and Mrs Goodings depart Young Enterprise presented with Gold Awards for their for pastures new. Mrs T joined King’s Once again, the school took part in splendid Reading Project folders. in 1989 and has enthralled students of the National Young Enterprise compe- Their efforts beyond the classroom all ages with her inimitable methods. tition. A group of Year 12 students set typify the energy nurtured by our The Department will also miss Mrs up a company called Innovation Tex- English staff. Goodings whose tireless work with tiles or IT for short, producing various In March, Whitbread award winner Sixth Form students in particular, was products based around a textiles Michael Symmonds Roberts capti- appreciated. theme. One product was a tea towel vated Year 8: he read from his anthol- The English Department is vibrant that depicted the self-portraits of all ogy Corpus and led a workshop on and forward-looking. All teaching the children in the Infant School. The writing for radio. Emily Middleton rooms in both Divisions are now group did very well in the competi- also gave a reading of her poem, The equipped with interactive white- tion, winning two awards, one for the Five Stages, which had been submit- boards and staff are eager to use best trade stand and the second for ted for The Tower Poetry Prize. The these resources to expand learning the best business report. They were department was delighted when opportunities for students. Writers’ also financially successful, making a Emily's remarkable poetic ability was Groups and Readers’ Groups thrive profit of around £1000. recognized by the award of first prize, and a Book Group has been estab- Young Enterprise aims to introduce bringing her £3000 and the depart- lished by students in the Sixth Form. students to the world of business and ment £250. English clinics in both Divisions act as entrepreneurship and to encourage Members of Year 9 participated in a perfect location for students to dis- them to enter a career in business a creative writing workshop amongst cuss literature, life… and occasionally after university. the picturesque surroundings of the football, further emphasising Simon This year the King’s YE team was Wedgwood Memorial College. The Armitage’s point; it’s what it does to managed by Natalie Burns from Year work produced was exceptional and you. 12. As MD she organized her peers in students benefited from having time LCD an effective manner and was able to motivate them to succeed. As recog- nition for her achievements, she was awarded the Best Business Student in Cheshire award, beating hundreds of other contenders. APR

English Department I have not toyed with a parachute cord while perched on the lip of a light aircraft; but I held the wobbly head of a boy at the day centre and stroked his fat hands. And I guess that the tightness in the throat and the tiny cascading sensation somewhere inside us are both part of that sense of something else. That feeling I mean. Simon Armitage It Ain’t What You Do It’s What It Does To You

This year, as ever in English, students have been encouraged to develop Emily Middleton receiving the prestigious Christopher Tower Poetry Prize

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream During Spring term, a small group of Year 8 pupils made the journey to Mold, North Wales, to see a produc- tion of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Theatr Clwyd. The group was entertained by an excellent production. The simple set was effectively transformed into the enchanted forest as leaves tumbled from the heavens to carpet the floor. Successful casting of the ‘painted maypole’ Helena and the ‘dwarfish’ Hermia enhanced their strong per- formances while the all-white cos- tumes of the fairies, allied to their use of the stage, created a very powerful image of invisibility. The most enter- taining element of the play, however, was undoubtedly the Mechanicals’ performance of Pyramus and Thisbe in the final scene of the play; here Shakespeare’s comic characters were fully brought to life by the skill of the actors. The group returned contented and satisfied; the power of theatre had worked its magic. cated to writing has always appealed After breakfast the following morn- RGD to us. It appeared that we were not ing, brief writing exercises were used alone in our enthusiasm, and though to get us back into a suitable frame of Private Peaceful many wished to join us, we were only mind, then we worked independently Early in the year, a small group of Year able to offer places to sixteen boys on our own writing, which we later 7 and 8 pupils visited the Lowry to and girls. shared with the group. We left after watch a production of the stage ver- The course was held on 6 and 7 lunch, though we were reluctant to sion of Michael Morpurgo’s Private May, at the Wedgwood Memorial do so, and all agreed that the work- Peaceful. College, which, located in a peace- shop had been a great success. The Whilst the production altered the ful, rural setting near Stoke-on-Trent, combination of a calm, quiet loca- ending of the original story, much of was perfectly suited to our purpose. tion and time for our own thoughts the material remained faithful to the The group stayed in one of the col- had fostered a beneficial degree of text and allowed the party to empa- lege buildings, which had bedrooms creativity and confidence in every par- thise with the central character as he upstairs with rooms for discussion ticipant. Our thanks go to Dr Banner narrated the events which led up to and relaxation downstairs. However, and Miss Derby who organized the the moving conclusion. the favourite feature, unsurpris- trip, and to Mr Street who made the The single actor impressively per- ingly, turned out to be the extensive journey between Barlaston and King’s formed his role, working continuous- gardens, which we were able to take several times. ly on stage for a considerable length full advantage of during two days of Katie Reid and Isabel Wilkinson of time. The audience was given a delightfully warm and sunny weather. sound insight into the childhood On the first day, we arrived mid- experiences of the protagonist, prior morning and Emily Middleton, School General Science to his eventual enlisting to the cause Captain and writer of note, conducted in The Great War. Here, all were given a poetry workshop, suggesting ways The General Science Department an authentic view of the experience of improving our own use of imagery at Cumberland Street is extremely of trench warfare and a sense of the and sharing with us some of her own fortunate to have a totally refurbished callous and unfair treatment of some poems, several of which have won laboratory (S2) which has trans- of our soldiers who were executed for national awards. This activity was both formed both the teaching and pupils’ alleged cowardice. supportive and imaginative, providing experience of lessons in this room. The event was very rewarding and us with confidence and inspiration for The department now has interactive should have given the party a real the writing exercises we encountered whiteboards in all its laboratories at flavour of what the theatre can offer. after lunch. both sites, facilitating the new Year We spent the evening playing a 7 scheme of work. This features an RGD game of rounders with Mr Street ‘interactive textbook’ together with Writers’ Course and Miss Derby (who proved to be a a bank of resources supporting the There has been a Writers’ Group at formidable player) while Dr Banner, wide variety of topics covered at Key the Girls’ Division for several years perhaps wisely, chose to remain on Stage 3 in Science. and the idea of a residential trip dedi- the sidelines as the photographer.

15 Academic Departments National Coalmining Museum, In November, Year 9 boys and girls went to the NCM in Wakefield. It was the pits! The boys and girls had to split into several different groups to enable the highlight of the trip, an hour-long underground tour, to proceed safely. Guided by genuine ex- (and very Northern) miners, the students had to don hard hats and be kitted out with heavyweight batteries and lamps. Anything with an electric charge, like MP3 players, mobile phones, or bat- tery-powered watches, was deemed contraband and had to be handed in to the locker room for safe keeping. Then, after descending in a cage to a depth equivalent to the height of Blackpool Tower, the underground experience began. Despite the chilly ambient tem- perature, the somewhat eerie drips of water, and the guides’ stories of child- eating rats and near fatal catastro- phes, the boys and girls really enjoyed Catalyst the experience. It is a fascinating way Catalyst to explore mining through the ages In February, the whole of Year 8 from enrich the delivery of the Geography and it certainly embellishes classroom the Girls’ Division was lucky enough curriculum at all of the key stages. learning. Teachers just can’t recreate to see the amazing Dr Bunhead, from Our well-established trips to ’s that same feeling of coalmine claus- the Brainiacs television programme, Poole’s Cavern, Wakefield’s National trophobia and impending mineshaft as he performed his Exploding En- Coal Mining Museum and the River doom in the classroom! ergy Show. Dane at Swettenham and Wincle con- It was an excellent day and well They witnessed the destruction of tinue to prove popular and success- worth the journey. a Pringles tin, a foam that could catch ful. Despite difficulties with recent DCP fire and a series of exploding bal- economic factors and political fallouts loons that battered ear drums. One we continue to work on providing Geology lucky student was taken up to act as a spectacular ‘wow & awe’ trip to his assistant and found herself a little Iceland. The Geology Department contin- closer to an exploding tin than she ued to enjoy the new facilities of its wanted to be. The show finished with Poole’s Cavern, Buxton recently refurbished classroom and Dr Bunhead firing a potato through In October, Year 10 students went to produced a good crop of geoscien- a tennis racket at 200mph to create Poole’s Cavern in Buxton. The focus tists this year. The environment must chips. The fact that he did this with a of the trip was to see a real-life lime- have proved inspiring, as a healthy gun made from plastic guttering and stone landscape, specifically, stalac- number applied for university courses powered by hair spray made it all the tites, stalagmites and pillars. Splitting either in Geology or with a significant more spectacular. into smaller groups, the boys and Earth Sciences component. After the lecture the girls attended girls watched a short, locally-made The rain held off for the Year 12 a workshop on stings and their cures. DVD in the cavern’s new presentation introductory fieldwork in the Peak This involved looking at venom from area. Then, after a quick visit to the District. Sedimentary successions of snakes, jellyfish, bees and wasps and café and gift shop, it was time for the and Odin’s Mine provided trying to work out what was the best hour-long underground tour through an introduction to some of the field cure for each sting. the cavern, led by an expert guide. skills that the students would hone JSS The cavern really is quite a spec- later in the year on their trip to Arran. tacle, driving home to the boys and Later in the Autumn Term, Year 13 girls the power of nature and its successfully completed their course- ability to create fascinating, distinctive work fieldwork by investigating pal- Geography landscapes over hundreds of thou- aeoenvironments of some local desert We are delighted with the excellent sands, or even millions, of years. sandstones. A level results and the good number It was an excellent day, topped off Before Easter, the Lower Sixth of students going on to universities with a quick walk up to Solomon’s sailed for the Isle of Arran for a week- to read for a Geography degree. We Temple, built in 1896 on the site of a long field course. After the young continue to look for innovative ways Neolithic burial mound, to scoff sand- ladies were serenaded on the voyage of using local, regional, national and wiches and cake! across, by a guitarist from the island, even international landscapes to the rich and varied geology of Arran

16 Academic Departments provided the focus for the week vide an invaluable practical ground- History ahead. ing in key aspects of the historical The students battled with dreadful The History Department at King’s curriculum, but they also afforded an weather for the week. A combination continued to flourish and History excellent forum in which to study his- of very heavy rainfall and high tides remained one of the most popular tory beyond the confines of the class resulted in the team leaving the field options at both GCSE and A Level, room. centre one morning and having to testimony to the success of the GAW wade across the flooded road to start department. The department ob- the day’s investigations. tained outstanding results during the Civil War Day The intrepid team tramped over summer. These results were not only In February, Colonel Granville Tho- many parts of the island and paid a product of our students’ excellent mas, of the Sealed Knot Re-enactment homage at a sacred geological site, historical skills, but also due to the Society, came to King’s to enrich our James Hutton’s world famous un- commitment of the departmental understanding of the British Civil War. conformity. Dinosaur foot prints staff. Firstly, Colonel Thomas, with the and monster millipede tracts were As always, the History Department help of volunteers, demonstrated the located again and students even got prides itself on organising trips giving thirty-six steps needed to load and a taste of some archaeology along students the opportunity to experi- fire a musket. This was incredibly with the geology at the appropriately ence historical sites both at home and interesting and funny, especially as named King’s Cave. All survived the overseas. There were trips to Conway the gun was extremely heavy and was experience and, despite the dread- Castle, Macclesfield Silk Museum, dropped on numerous occasions! ful weather this year, almost as much Quarry Bank Mill, Chester Cathedral, We then explored the tactics of a wildlife as geology was seen. World War One Battlefields and to battle using rows of massive spiked JAF Russia. Not only did those trips pro- pikes and these hilarious guns. We were shown the three extremely long, different sizes of speared pikes, and how impossible they were to hold upright. After that came the three different types of flags - the King’s flag, Parlia- ment’s flag and the Middle way flag. We had to make the almost impos- sible decision of joining the flag that we thought should succeed and were amazed by the fact that the only vis- ible difference between Parliament’s army and the King’s army was a piece of white cloth worn on the helmet strap. The group was then transfixed by the power of a musket ball and we learnt of the damage it could do to the person fired at, and to the four people standing behind. We also learned how inaccurate the musket was and how the person aimed at was hardly ever hit, the unlucky people on either side often being killed instead. Colonel Thomas then loaded and actually fired a musket: the noise was extremely shocking. Finally, we were shown the falconet, a small cannon. We covered our ears as the falconet was fired and were amazed by the speed of the cannon ball as it was shot, and also by the reactions of the Juniors on the netball court nearby. After a very exciting day, we came back into school feeling that we knew, and would remember, a lot more about the confusing English Civil War. Lara Knowles

Chester Cathedral Trip On 5 March 2008, all Year 7 girls went on a History trip to Chester Cathe-

17 Academic Departments dral. We had been learning about live silk worms, hands-on activities to the 1st World War Battlefields in cathedrals as part of our Castles and about silk manufacture and some su- Belgium and France. The group were Cathedrals topic. When we arrived perb material on the lives of ordinary based in Ypres for all five days but at the cathedral we were amazed at people living in Macclesfield in the travelled around both the Ypres Sali- how big it was. We split up into our nineteenth century, and on the emi- ent and the Somme. On the first day, teaching groups and three guides gration to Paterson, New Jersey in the the group walked to the ‘In Flanders from the cathedral showed us round. 1890s. Paradise Mill is a working mu- Field’ Museum. This used to be the We saw the shrine of St Werburgh and seum. Guides took the group around Old Cloth Hall in the centre of Ypres. looked at the wooden carvings where the mill and showed us how the It was destroyed completely during the choir sit. There was an elephant different types of looms worked. The the War but has been rebuilt along which had hooves for feet because Heritage Centre’s exhibition began with the rest of Ypres as a replica of the person doing the carving had nev- with the original silk route from China the original building. There was a er seen an elephant. We sat outside in and traced the link between the silk fabulous new temporary exhibition the cathedral garden to eat our lunch button industry and silk throwing of the French Empire in 1914 as well and then we explored the cathedral in Macclesfield. All the pupils used as interactive exhibits about how the in groups of about three, filling in our their notes from the trip to produce lives of different people changed worksheets, taking photos and find- extended written work on the history during and after the War. Each of the ing out information for our project. of Macclesfield’s silk industry and the pupils was given a character that they Girls from 7GG reasons for its decline. could follow by keying in their card at LAC computer terminals around the mu- Conway Castle seum. After this, the group set out for On 22 February, all Year 7 Boys went Year 10 Battlefields Trip Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood. This gave on a trip to Conway Castle. It took Fifty boys and girls went on the His- the pupils a chance to see the salient two hours to get there and when tory Department’s annual pilgrimage and visit some front line trenches that we got off the coach, we couldn’t wait to explore. We went inside the castle first, where we filled in our worksheets. We found out lots of information about the castle and re- ally enjoyed it. Then we went to the harbour, where we had fish and chips. After our lunch, we walked around the town walls. We all had a great time and were exhausted at the end of the day. Bradley Delves and Tom Pearson

Macclesfield Silk Museum The Year 9 pupils visited the Silk Museum for half a day in October as part of their Local History Study of Macclesfield. The group walked down into the town via the tunnel in front of Arighi Bianchi. En route, the group looked at how the River Bollin has silted up since the eighteenth century, when it provided the main source of power for local silk throw- ing mills. At Water’s Green, the group stopped to look at a garret above the chip shop and noted the southern boundary of the town in the medieval period. The purpose of the trip was to find out about the development of the town from 1743 onwards and the role of individuals such as Charles Roe. The children split into three smaller groups in order to rotate the activities. One started the day at the Silk Museum, the second group started at Paradise Mill, while the third began at the Heritage Centre. Each venue had something quite different to offer. The Museum has

18 Academic Departments have been preserved. In the evening opportunities to join in with quick Sixth Form visit to London the group went to the Menin Gate for quizzes and paired work, to ask ques- HMS Belfast, the warship now the Last Post. Then there was some tions and there was even a musical moored in the Thames, was the free time in Ypres where a great deal element. The day proved very useful. unusual accommodation for a party of chocolate was bought and the ten- EPO of twenty-two A level History students euro sweets deal proved very popular. Year 12 at Hastings from King’s who went on a study trip During the trip the group looked at This trip, like most other History in November. Boys, girls and staff different cemeteries including those trips, demanded an early start. Twenty soon got used to moving between of the Commonwealth War Graves four tired looking sixth formers met decks by means of ladders, and even Commission, Germany and France on the Rock Block at 6.15am on a having the hatches battened down at at Tyne Cot, Langemarck and Notre cold, wet Wednesday morning for bedtime was not so claustrophobic Dame de Lorette. All sacrifice of life the trip to Hastings. Everyone was after the first night on board. proved moving and poignant. The excited, as interest in the medieval A full programme of talks, tours bigger memorial parks at Newfound- module on the Norman Revolts is and lectures on subjects related to land and Vimy Ridge were impressive very high. the Second World War was provided in quite different ways. The Canadian The journey proved slightly longer by staff of the Imperial War Museum, guides were very keen to empha- than expected, owing to traffic jams both on board the ship and at the size just how much the War brought on the motorway. When the group ar- Museum in Lambeth. Visits were also together their nation and helped rived at around one in the afternoon, made to the National Army Museum establish their national identity. the guide, Sean Cripps, was already in Chelsea and to the underground The pupils were happy to occupy waiting. The group opted for lunch Cabinet War Rooms in Whitehall, themselves during free time on some before the guided tour of the Hast- whence Churchill and his cabinet di- of the evenings, while there were ings Battlefield. By two o’clock, the rected the war effort. These provided quizzes and even some stand up com- sun was shining and the party began insights into a dangerous period in edy on other occasions. On the final its tour inside the grounds of Battle British history and valuable prepara- day the group visited the Wellington Abbey School. It was strange to have tion for a specific A level module. Quarries at Arras. This is a brand pupils from the school going about The students also learnt how to new state of the art underground their ordinary business as the King’s navigate their way round London on museum that is well worth a visit for party investigated its famous grounds. foot and by Tube, and other life skills anyone travelling to the Somme Bat- Sean Cripps was very knowledgeable, such as surviving the rush hour and tlefields. The group laid a wreath at and the pupils asked and answered budgeting for London prices! the Thiepval memorial in memory of lots of questions as he showed them VBW all those old boys from King’s School around. The site has altered more who laid down their lives for their than a little since the original battle History trip to Russia country. A list of all the names was in 1066, but its scale was still appar- Moscow read out and again this was a very ent and the story, told in such detail, They say things happen in threes moving occasion. My thanks go to Dr proved thrilling to everyone. …well, that certainly held true for Craig, Mr Williams and Mr Halewood Later, the group returned to the the disasters we had on our way to (an honorary member of the Depart- coach and travelled along the coast to Russia! One member of our group ment) for their help in making this a Folkestone. The hotel was large and reached the front of the check-in very interesting, memorable and so- clearly popular with the older gen- queue at Manchester and promptly ciable trip. The fifty girls and boys on eration. After a buffet-style evening fainted; another poor soul never the trip behaved impeccably through- meal, all of the pupils retired to their made it off the plane at Moscow, hav- out and were a credit to themselves, rooms to watch the England against ing left his passport in Amsterdam their families and the School. Croatia football match. This occupied - and then there was the case of Dr the whole evening though the score Craig’s ‘almost-lost’ luggage. EPO proved a bit of a disappointment. Yet, despite these mishaps, most of The following morning, the group us arrived in Moscow to be greeted Year 11 History Revision Lecture headed north to Rochester, in order by falling snow and lots of traffic. I In January, 50 girls joined an SHP His- to look at the Norman keep that was hit by the sheer size of the city tory Revision Course held in Maxwell stands there and the impressive and stared out of the window trying Hall at Salford University. Norman cathedral. Today, Rochester to decipher the strange letters on the Chris Culpin was the host. He seems equally famous for its links signs, whilst listening to our guide began by establishing the concept with Charles Dickens. The town cen- pointing out buildings left, right and of the big picture and stressing the tre was attractive and lunch proved centre. I also noticed how dirty all of importance of chronology. Chris to be fun, with everyone making the the cars were and, although our guide focused on specific individuals in the most of Rochester’s small cafes and assured us that Russian personal Medicine Through Time syllabus such interesting shops. hygiene was traditionally better than as Alexander Fleming, Louis Pasteur, Everyone had a great time and that of the French, I don’t think they Mary Seacole and Aneurin Bevan. He learned much about William the Con- apply their good habits to their cars. deliberately chose areas that are eas- queror and the methods he used to Our next few days were spent tak- ily confused in order to revise their control England after 1066. ing in the sights of Moscow, includ- significance and lend some clarity. EPO ing beautifully ornate cathedrals and All of the pupils enjoyed the ap- impressive squares. We also had the proach that he took. There were chance to walk around the Kremlin,

19 Academic Departments where we were reprimanded for lean- St Petersburg sive dancers, and there were few in ing on the lampposts, and to visit the The group arrived in St Petersburg, the audience who could find noth- Armoury museum. Here, we saw one Russia’s second city, early in the ing to enjoy, particularly after we had of Britain’s gifts to Russia – a carriage morning after an overnight train witnessed the commendable efforts that couldn’t turn round corners. journey that was not enjoyed by many of Mr Williams when he was ‘lucky’ Considering the piles of gold they had of us, owing to the cramped carriages enough to be chosen for some en- received from the Danish and French, and less than perfect ‘bathrooms’, but tertaining - for the students at least - it’s no wonder Anglo-Russian rela- that will certainly not be forgotten. audience participation on the stage. tions aren’t great. However, a delicious breakfast The next day, we visited the world Any brief moments of spare time soon woke us up and we embarked famous Hermitage Museum and if were filled with snowball fights or by on a short sight-seeing tour of the the incredible selection of fine art sampling Russian ‘delicacies’ such as city, showing us the distinctively Euro- did not provoke gasps of wonder, borscht. They weren’t too bad but I pean and classical style of its archi- then the scale and extravagance of have to admit that the last day saw me tecture. We made a very memorable the palace in which the museum lies resorting to good old McDonald’s. visit to one of the many magnificent certainly did, as it casts a shadow over My personal highlight of the Mos- orthodox churches in the city and, the grandeur of virtually anything cow section of the trip was our visit to in addition to being humbled by the to be seen in Britain. On the same the circus. It was an unforgettable ex- splendour of the interior, were fortu- day, we also visited the palace of the perience with conga dancing poodles, nate enough to witness part of a reli- Russian nobleman Felix Yusupov, who jugglers, acrobats, dancers and a very gious service which was taking place, was involved in the murder of the bendy woman. an event in some ways so familiar and mysterious and infamous Rasputin, In fact the whole trip was great fun in others so alien, that it genuinely and whose cellar was chosen as the for anyone in the Sixth Form, whether fascinated the group. site for the killing. We learned much studying History or not. Everyone We arrived at the hotel for a few about the lives of the Russian aristoc- learnt loads, especially those less geo- hours’ rest before proceeding to racy before the 1917 revolution and graphically able students, who found a traditional folk music and dance the tale of Rasputin. out that Russia was just a tad bigger performance. The evening featured That evening, we were treated to a than France and does have a coastline a variety of groups, ranging from a performance of one of Tchaikovsky’s after all. quartet of superbly talented male ballets, Don Quixote, by a Russian Sarah Gales singers to a troupe of equally impres- ballet company. The performers

20 Academic Departments told the story beautifully, captivating the audience, and showed off their incredible skills as dancers, execut- ing pirouettes and jumps that far exceeded our expectations even of a professional ballet company. The ap- plause was rapturous and even those who were not inclined towards ballet, could not deny the impressive talent of the dancers. On the final day, we travelled to the palace of Katherine the Great, which contained an immense ballroom with a breathtaking painted ceiling and a long arched corridor, all completely decked in gold leaf. The last visit of the trip was to the war memorial to all who perished in the defence of the city during the Second World War, when Leningrad, as it was then called, was besieged for nine hundred days and nights by German forces. The city had shown us a perfect These are roughly in line with pre- will soon be available at the Girls’ site. mixture of Russian history, art, archi- vious years except that we have not tecture and culture and we were all had 5 Golds in the SMC for over half a GCSE and GCE results saddened to leave, but thankful to decade – well done to the Sixth Form The public examination results for the have so many fond memories to take Mathematicians! department were particularly pleasing away with us. in two respects: (i) we achieved 100% James Kay Subsequent rounds: pass rate in A level Mathematics for Katherine North, Sarah Gales and the 10th year in succession; very few Johnty Marshall were invited to (if any) large subjects can make this take the BMO (British Mathematical claim, and (ii) we achieved our long Mathematics Olympiad) round 1 paper which is term goal of 100% A* - C (i.e. ‘pass’) Maths Challenges extremely tough; they found the 3 at GCSE for the first time ever, a Once again, we had substantial en- hour paper, very gruelling. Following testimony to the hard work of all the tries for the Junior, Intermediate and outstanding IMC performances, Sean pupils and their teachers. To put the Senior Challenges. Wilson and Tom Baston were invited latter into perspective, it must be re- Junior (Years 6 to 8, 60 min paper), to take the demanding Cayley paper. membered that every pupil must take Intermediate (Years 9 to 11, 60 min They did exceptionally well, Sean GCSE Mathematics even if it is their paper) and Senior (Years 12 and 13, gaining a Merit and Tom a Distinction worst subject (and for some, it is) and 90 min paper) Maths Challenges (finishing just outside the top 50 in the National ‘pass’ rate is only 56.3%. cover the secondary school range the UK). 11-18; together they attract upwards Siddhvinayak Bhatnagar, David World Maths Day of 600,000 entries from over 4500 Lowndes, Hannah Smith, Joshua World Maths Day, on 5 March prom- schools and colleges. The papers Hearn, and Christopher Smith were ised to be a spectacular festival of contain 25 multiple-choice questions; all invited to take Kangaroo papers arithmetic – King’s takes on the the final 10 becoming increasingly de- following excellent performances in World! We equipped everyone with manding. Certificates are awarded on the IMC. usernames and passwords, encour- the (approximate) basis that a Bronze aged pupils to practise, practise, prac- places the contestant in the top 12%, Supremum tise and eagerly awaited the dawn of a Silver in the top 6% and a Gold in Supremum was launched in October, the day. Unfortunately, such was the the top 2% nationally, amongst all as a fortnightly activity for Years 7 response worldwide, that the organis- schoolchildren of eligible age. Very and 8 at the Boys’ site, taking the top ers’ servers were brought to a virtual high scorers are invited to participate 6 or so from each year and meeting standstill early in the day and most in follow-up rounds. from 12:50 to 1:35. The time is spent of our pupils could not even log on! looking at challenging maths puzzles, We are assured that next year, every Results: some from the WWW, some from past school will have the chance to be maths challenge papers, some from genuinely involved: watch this space. Gold Silver Bronze ancient sources(!), and other sources. SMC* 5 6 15 Our first wave of participants enjoyed Year 9 Mathematics Workshop IMC 15 30 25 the challenge (and the free drinks) Mr Edgerton and Mrs Crowley took a JMC 17 31 38 very much as they dabbled with new mixed group of 50 pupils to The Cata- and exciting ideas such as building up lyst Museum, Widnes in October. The *note – the numbers entering the cubes from two dimensional ‘plates’. opening activity consisted of solving SMC are much lower. It is hoped that a similar activity a number of puzzles in small groups,

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programme with two classes of Japa- nese preparing for the Level 1 WJEC Japanese qualification, in which there were many successes. We are hoping to broaden the options still further and to be able to offer sixth formers and others the opportunity to sample and learn as many languages as pos- sible. As usual many, many pupils and staff have been involved in the highly successful language trips which have been offered. Pupils were also taken to one-day intensive language confer- ences in all three main languages and given an opportunity for extended and enriched language learning. There were high grades in A level examinations in French, German and Spanish with Harry Phillips gaining a place to read Modern Languages at Oxford University. At GCSE there were many very good grades also, with Matthew King gaining A* in the three modern languages he took. The European café on Open Day was a tre- King’s students won twenty-six cer- mendous success involving younger ranging from the straightforward to tificates between them. Nationally, 6 pupils wearing suitable outfits, and the very difficult and challenging. per cent earn Gold, 14 per cent Silver speaking, in many cases, three lan- Next, the pupils split into two groups and 20 per cent Bronze. guages. We were also pleased to see and alternated between seeing an The students who won Gold very high numbers of Year 8 pupils interactive film on applications of awards were Sarah Gales, Katherine opting to continue with three mod- Mathematics in the chemical indus- North, Johnty Marshall, Matthew Mur- ern languages in Year 9, thus bucking try, or embarking on building a giant ray and Elliot Malkin. Silver awards the national trend. tetrahedron and discussing applica- went to Carl Roberts, Sarah Falder, We were pleased to welcome Mr tions of the shape and its occurrence James Hay, Hannah Hills, Tom Ec- Fico and Miss Smalley to the depart- in nature. The students wished that clestone and David Swetman. Simon ment, and both have contributed more time had been available to ana- Main, George Morrissey, Rebecca much over the year. At the same time, lyse a few of the problems in greater Bamford, Michael Strother, James we said goodbye sadly to Mrs Green depth, and the Catalyst staff were Fitzgerald, Verity Cross, Amy Wilson, who had brought us her expertise happy to discuss this and, as it was a Christian Bridge, Harriet Rhodes, and helped build the French Depart- pilot workshop, they said they would Henry Williams, Calum Pattrick, Amy ment so tirelessly, particularly at be happy to amend things in accord- Matthewson, Chris Mysko, Sam Stock- Fence Avenue. We welcomed Anasta- ance with our wishes next time. After win and Rebecca Sugden won the sia as our German assistant and were lunch, the group followed a Maths Bronze award. delighted to welcome back Julien and trail through the museum with prizes Sarah Gales and Katherine North Jenny as our French and Spanish lan- for the best and most complete solu- automatically qualified for the British guage assistants for a further year. tions. This involved solving a number Mathematical Olympiad in November: Within the individual language of very diverse problems using the both took part in the BMO Paper 1, departments it has been a busy year. material in the museum galleries as but found it a tough hurdle. They will In the German Department a new well as incorporating material vis- be eligible next year, so the experi- departmental reading scheme has ible from the tower at the top of the ence will have been of great benefit. been put in place using Mary Glasgow building. It was certainly a worthwhile GL subscriptions and some excellent new activity, and one which we intend to reading stock has been bought for make an annual fixture. the library. The French Department Modern Foreign Languages PJC/REC was pleased with the record numbers This was another exciting year of Year 7 pupils keen to come on the Senior Maths Challenge in the languages faculty, and lan- famous chateau trip. Within the class- The School had 35 students entering guage learning continued to flourish room, there was a particular focus on the challenge in November this year. throughout the foundation. This was GCSE this year and strategies were Leeds University received, in total, the first year in which Spanish was drawn up, discussed and agreed to papers from 57,375 participants from made available from Year 8 onwards produce the best possible results. 1,645 centres. The average score na- and the take up was extremely pleas- The Spanish Department pioneered a tionally was 48.6 compared with 54.1 ing. We continued to broaden the scheme by which able and gifted sixth last year, indicating that the paper was language learning experience dur- form language students were used rather more difficult. ing the sixth form extended studies to help support younger language

22 Academic Departments learners both within the classroom given a presentation in the courtroom took advantage of a new direct flight and outside. This was felt to be really of Avranches and then improvised from Manchester to La Rochelle, successful and worth adopting by all a mock trial there in which a stern which made the journey much easier the language departments. Natalie Gildert presiding, condemned than it has often been. A good time The year to come will also be busy a timorous accused to an extended was had by many students as they got with a new AS and A level exam to prison sentence for a fictitious to grips with the French language and prepare for and, shortly after that, incident linked to the consumption culture, including the correct way to a new GCSE. Also, for the first time of Monaco, a fairly innocuous weak dunk a flaky croissant into a bowl of Spanish will be learned from Years shandy concoction flavoured with coffee. The trips included visits to the 7 to 13. Overall, one can say that Grenadine well known to French Futuroscope theme park and the zoo. language learning is very healthy at students. We also did some more tra- The weather helped make for a King’s and it is of particular benefit to ditional activities at the château and very successful week. We are grateful our students that, at a time of difficul- paid visits to meet the new Mayor of to Mrs Darch, Mr Houghton and (at ty nationally for language learners, so the mighty metropolis of La Haye-Pes- very short notice) Miss Morris for ac- many of them are able to benefit from nel. We also enjoyed the opportunity companying the visit. a worthwhile experience of learning to meet the Gendarmes of the local about a foreign language and culture. area and to put questions to them on Year 7 Château Trip important current issues relating to About 120 Year 7 students assembled IED crime and punishment. We rounded in the rain to board the coaches for off the week with a very pleasant this year’s château trip. Following a Sixth Form Chateau Study Visit restaurant meal where some braver lengthy journey, we arrived at the two A gregarious group of Francophile members of the group enjoyed their accommodation venues – one group students set off for the Château de first prickly taste of cactus-topped staying at the château itself and the la Baudonnière during the Easter pizza and Mr Fico made friends with other being accommodated at the holidays. The group was accom- an eight-foot tall plastic grizzly bear. Château des Forges activity centre by modated in a comfortable gîte near We are most grateful to Mrs Schué the sea and near the town of Coutanc- to the château and spent a week for organising the visit and leading es. During the week, the pupils made practising French, doing some activi- the group with such insight and good great progress in the French language ties at the château and paying various humour. and engaged in a variety of different visits. They visited an unusually quiet activities. The Assault Course was as post-Easter Mont St Michel made La Rochelle Exchange enjoyable as ever and a fair number completely unfamiliar by the closure Around twenty students participated of the pupils joined the distinguished of the tacky souvenir shops. We were in the exchange this year. The group list of King’s alumni who have fallen

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licious visit to the Chocolate Museum, then burnt off the calories with a visit to the interactive Sports and Olympic Museum. Of course, any spare time was taken up with shopping! The evening’s planned activity was ten-pin bowling at a bowling alley in Koblenz, which the pupils enjoyed. The return journey on Wednesday was taken via the Dreiländerpunkt, the meeting point of three countries, where pupils were able to stand with a foot in Holland, a foot in Germany and a hand in Belgium. We arrived back at the Rock Block at around mid- night that evening, tired but happy. The German Rhineland Trip proved, yet again, a great success. In all, this was a well-organized trip and I thank those accompanying members of staff (VCo and AH) for their sup- port. Here’s to next year!

Memmingen Exchange in the (shallow) stream at the end 9 to visit Germany, to enhance their This year, King’s School pupils were of the course. This year there was understanding of the culture and life the first to visit their partners and, un- raft-building as well as canoeing and of the country. like in past years, the visit took place there were some very valiant attempts We travelled by coach and took the in October. to create craft which would be, well, Eurotunnel shuttle from Folkestone In Memmingen, the pupils were unsinkable. Some even stayed afloat. to Coquelles near Calais. We arrived at able to enjoy the annual ‘Jahrmarkt’, Among the other activities there were around 2pm and continued our jour- a traditional German fair, and were sports tournaments, fencing, climb- ney through France and Belgium into officially welcomed by the Mayor of ing and much more. The French Germany. We arrived at our hotel, the Memmingen. The new Headteacher monitors were as wonderful as ever Rheinlust, in time for dinner. of Vöhlin Gymnasium, Herr Arnold, and a great deal of French was heard Sunday’s activities offered a taste welcomed the students to the school. and spoken over the week. The food of the traditional Rhineland. In the There was a tour of the town and a was excellent and all groups had one morning we took a boat cruise along quiz with prizes. Herr Buchmann, most enjoyable barbecue. The trips the River Rhine from Koblenz to Brau- who is Vice Chairman of the local out were very interesting also; there bach, where lots of photographs were football team, provided grandstand was one visit to the Bayeux Tapestry taken of the beautiful Rhine valley. tickets for a very exciting match which put a different perspective on After lunch we enjoyed an impressive against Helmstetten on Friday night. Anglo-French relations. All groups vis- falconry display at Burg Maus in St Several visits were also organised ited Arromanches, saw the museum Goarshausen, and had a guided tour for the party: to Lake Constance, with and were able to view at first hand the of Marksburg Castle, with its famous boat and train journeys to Bregenz, landing beaches famous from D-Day. torture chambers. After returning to and a ride on the cable car to the top The pupils also enjoyed the competi- our hotel for dinner, pupils and staff of the Pfänder mountain, and also to tion to buy items for a picnic from a enjoyed a leisurely stroll along the Castle Neuschwanstein and Ulm. French market and this year every- banks of the Rhine in the locality of The stay was somewhat overshad- one managed to find some delicious our hotel, Boppard. owed by the threat of wildcat rail ingredients – even those who ended On Monday, we experienced some- strikes in Germany, but these did not up rushing to the supermarket out of thing of a change of pace with an interfere with any of the planned ac- desperation….. There were also no all-day visit to Phantasialand, one of tivities. Herr Müller from Vöhlin Gym- well-intentioned attempts to liberate Europe’s leading theme parks. Pupils nasium organised bus transport for fluffy market animals into the wild. and staff enjoyed the thrills and spills one trip and had contingency plans in This was a highly successful trip of the day. In the evening the pupils place for the party’s return to Munich and we are grateful to all the staff who participated in a quiz based on the Airport which, in the end, were not gave so much time and energy in or- trip so far, and another walk around necessary. The visit was a resounding der that a good time was had by all. Boppard. success for all who took part. Tuesday again offered a different German Rhineland Trip atmosphere, this time that of a large, Goethe-Institut Lecture: Berlin At 5am on Saturday 5 July, 16 boys bustling German city. In Cologne, we On the afternoon of Tuesday 13th No- and 13 girls departed with three visited the magnificent cathedral, the vember, four students from the Year of their teachers for the German Kölnisches Wasser exhibition (the 13 German set, with their teacher Mrs Rhineland. The purpose of the visit home of Eau de Cologne), and satis- Holmes, travelled to Manchester to was to make provision for Years 8 and fied our chocolate cravings with a de- visit the Goethe-Institut both to hear

24 Academic Departments a talk on the modern history of the took it all in their stride….even if de- they are now looking forward to the city of Berlin, delivered by the Direc- termining not to try them again! One next trip. tor of the Goethe-Institut, Wolfgang of our students, so keen to live Span- Winkler, and to use the institute’s ish life to the full, felt unable to say library resources for their own re- no to anything and so answered ‘sí ’ Music search. to whatever was offered, even though Year 13 Germanists were studying this meant three helpings of Weetabix Autumn 2007 began, as it usually does the novel Ich Fühl Mich So Fifty-Fifty at dinner time, followed by dinner. at King’s, with the choirs vying with by Karin König as part of the course- One of the highlights of the trip the shops for the earliest mention of work that represents fifteen per cent was a visit to the Bernabeu football Christmas. It may seem strange to be of students’ A Level marks. The text is stadium, home to Real Madrid. The 18 singing carols in early September, but concerned with the division, and sub- boys, 2 girls and staff enjoyed wander- we have no time to lose and much sequent reunification, of Germany in ing around this impressive stadium music to learn from memory if the the post-war years and the effects that and our students were quick to notice choral concerts and services are to be these events had on German citizens that Spanish football fans tend to lit- a success. As the choirs re-form, with from both the East and the West. ter the ground with ‘pipas’ (sunflower auditions of new members and some Herr Winkler has previously visited seeds) instead of hamburger wrap- singers moving up from junior to the school to deliver this talk and it pers! Many impressive photos were senior choirs, the instrumentalists are has proven to be most beneficial for taken and the visit ended with a visit not forgotten, with bands and orches- the students. The talk was conducted to the Real Madrid shop. tras beginning again after the Sum- solely in German and Herr Winkler Keen to immerse themselves mer break. The Wind Band, no longer used a wide variety of media to aid in local life, the group spent one called ‘Training Wind Band’, enjoyed understanding, including PowerPoint afternoon playing football down by a great residential rehearsal weekend presentations, overhead projections the river bank on a make-shift pitch, in Staffordshire in early October, fol- and handouts. He is an informative kindly organised and refereed by Mr lowed by the String Orchestra making and passionate yet humorous public Houghton. The pupils were eager to the first of their two weekend trips speaker and the students all com- improve their skills so we booked an to Trigonos in North Wales in early mented on how enjoyable the talk indoor pitch at a sport’s centre for lat- November (what fun and food, and was. er in the week. A visit to a local school plenty of rehearsal). The afternoon was a success and a was arranged by one of the host fami- The Year 8 Boys’ Music Evening, productive visit. lies and our Year 12 students spent such a success last year, was repeated MSTH one morning comparing education in with all of this year’s Year 8 taking Spain with Britain. Our students are part, singing, playing, demonstrat- Spanish Visit never likely to forget the trampolining ing skills on unconventional instru- A cold February morning saw a party lesson they witnessed in the gym and ments - like basketballs and wooden of 20 Spanish students and 4 mem- returned with a realistic impression of sticks - based on exciting visits to see bers of staff set off to Valladolid in life in a Spanish school. ‘Stomp’ at The Lowry. A large group northern Spain. The students, from The most challenging aspect of of musicians from Years 11 to 13 also Years 10 to 13, were to take part in the trip for our students and the one performed in supporting roles, hav- a home-stay visit and enjoy a week which, ultimately, provided the most ing helped rehearse the performers immersing themselves in non-tourist entertainment, was the home-stay for many weeks. Spain. A 24 hour coach journey took arrangement. Two boys stayed on a The Foundation Choir enjoyed us to Valladolid where our students, farm outside the city; three Year 13 their annual Sunday all-day rehearsal nervous but valiant, were met by their students, who believed themselves in November, followed by a sump- host families and whisked off for a to be mature and independent, were tuous Thai banquet. The Autumn very late supper and bed after a tiring astonished to be looked after, in true Instrumental Concert contained day. Lessons started at 10 o’clock the Spanish style, by their host ‘mama’ fine performances from a range of following morning and were con- who walked them to the bus stop ensembles (flutes, guitars, percus- ducted wholly in Spanish by native every morning, tried to tuck them in sion, saxophones); a new Jazz Octet speaker teachers. The morning break at night and insisted on calling them containing senior players from the was always eagerly awaited, when ‘mis 3 ratitos’ (‘My 3 little mice’); and Big Band, Wind Band and Concert our students would congregate in a Mr Fico’s family, keen to offer him an Band; Big Band and Jazz Band, String local coffee bar for coffee and pastries insight into all things Spanish, gave Orchestra and Foundation Orches- before returning for further Spanish him a crash course in Spanish history tra. The latter were playing classical lessons. from the Stone Age to 2008, during greats, a Bach Keyboard Concerto Lunch time saw the students find- the nightly aperitif. from the Strings and the first move- ing their way home to their fami- City trips require a lot of organi- ment of Beethoven’s First Symphony lies for a lengthy and heavy lunch. zation and special thanks is given from the Foundation Orchestra. Once Reports were made of eating many to Miss Smalley, Mr Fico and Mr again, the audience were unstinting in weird and wonderful things hitherto Houghton for their never-ending sup- their appreciation of the high quality unseen but, as has been the case on port and good humour throughout of performance achieved by a very previous Spanish trips, our students the week. Our third King’s Spanish large number of pupils of all ages, tried everything put in front of them trip showed our students to be resil- made more enjoyable because of the and, even having discovered they had ient, fun and keen to embrace, even, obvious enjoyment of the performers. eaten sheep’s stomach and pig ears, at times endure, all things Spanish; As December arrived it was time

25 Academic Departments for the choirs to excel in a King’s (Mr Bumble), Matthew Dalton (Artful Trigonos’, our favourite Welsh week- Sings concert in the Macclesfield Dodger), Ruairidh Nichols (Oliver), end retreat. As the concert drew to a Methodist Church and a Family Carol Rosie Hardy (Nancy) and Holly Fraser close, and a number of Year 13 pupils Service in St Michael’s Parish Church. as a feisty, female Fagin. played the final notes of their musical Both occasions gave an opportunity The day after ‘Oliver’ finished, the lives at King’s, some tears were shed for the BFC (Years 7 and 8 mixed Big Band went to St Andrew’s Church, but the Foundation Orchestra tried to choir), the Girls’ Division Choir and Cheadle Hulme, to give a superb con- ensure there were no sinking feelings the Foundation Choir to join together cert and raise the tremendous figure as they performed the music from in concert and worship, the latter of £1,200 in aid of the Barnabus Trust. ‘Titanic’. The Big Band, Jazz Band being a service of carols and readings King’s has raised many thousands of and Jazz Octet performed a whole from a variety of Biblical and other pounds for a variety of charities over evening of jazz early in May. sources, a lovely alternative to the many years, the Christmas King’s Most of the instrumental music was Foundation Choir’s traditional Nine Sings concert being such an occasion, over for the year, but the choirs were Lessons and Carols, sung in Chester which raised a large sum for the local still working hard. The BFC had a Cathedral and St Michael’s in alter- branch of Rotary International. mid-May mini-tour, taking in Black- nate years. The String Orchestra went to Trigo- pool Pleasure Beach, Windermere The new year was hardly begun nos again in March and term ended Youth Hostel and a lovely Sunday when the huge flute ensemble went with an excellent Musical Soirée given afternoon concert in Cartmel Priory. off to enjoy a weekend at Trigonos. by GCSE Music students and other The top performers from the annual February began with ‘The Ash Girl’, pupils from Years 10 and 11, followed Years 7 to 9 House Music Competi- a Girls’ Division drama production by the BFC singing to celebrate the tion came together at the end of term with staff and pupil musicians play- school on Founders’ Day. to showcase the excellence of music ing the excellent incidental music After Easter, it was the turn of achievement and promise in those composed for the occasion by Head Sixth Form musicians to provide years. The last senior school con- Girl, Anna Beesley. At the end of the high quality music in another Musi- cert was a festival of singing, King’s same month, as the search for Oliver cal Soirée. Just before examination Sings, with all the senior choirs once and Nancy gripped the watchers of candidates went on study leave, the again giving great entertainment, the national television, King’s wowed Spring Instrumental Concert brought Foundation Choir in preparation for audiences with its own production back all the ensembles, bands and its exciting trip to Lake Geneva, leav- of ‘Oliver’; four nights of packed and orchestras, for a final celebration, ing on the last day of term. Over sixty enthusiastic houses thrilling to a pro- including a world premiere of a piece pupils and seven staff flew to Geneva, duction of youthful verve and musical for String Orchestra and solo piano staying in Evian and giving three out- quality. From a cast of over fifty pupils (ably performed by Katy Mycock, standing concerts in Evian, Lausanne from Years 7 to 12, there were many putting down her violin for the occa- and Geneva. No wonder pupils outstanding performances. Stars of sion), composed by our very own Mrs remember their involvement in King’s the future included Tom Cunningham Beesley, who dedicated the piece ‘To music with such affection in years to come, many returning to concerts and services as members of the audi- ence and congregation. Indeed, such is the comradeship of the Foundation Choir that former members have now become members of an august body which rejoices in the name ‘Founda- tion Cream’, coming together for a drink after musical events and a din- ner at a local restaurant. One can only be thankful for the superb work of the peripatetic team, without whom a number of the en- sembles and bands would not be pos- sible, the excellence and dedication of one’s colleagues on the Music staff, and the talent and sheer good nature of the musical pupils who bring us all such joy. AKG

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but this only gave us time to build up The tour was a great success and, At the end of November, Christ- excitement about the tour ahead of as it was the last of my King’s career, mas came early as we held our Junior us. We stayed in the amazing town of I’m glad to say it was the most enjoy- Christmas Concert. This featured all Evian (yes, the place where the water able one I have been on, though sad of the vocal and instrumental ensem- comes from), which, although it was that it was my last. I am sure I am bles and some of our more advanced very hilly, was a traditional French right in saying that this tour was not Junior musicians performed solos. town and we had an outstanding view only a great start to the summer for Highlights were the performance of the lake from our hostel. all, but that it will also prove to be a by the Wind, Brass and Percussion The choir was fortunate enough to cherished memory of King’s for those Ensemble of the calypso, ‘Under the be able to perform in three different of us who were about to venture into sea’; The String Ensemble playing a venues, the first being a beautiful the big wide world of University. pizzicato arrangement of ‘Rudolph church in Evian. This evening per- Sophie Vohra the Red-nosed Reindeer’ and the formance created a bubbling atmos- Junior Music Lower and Upper Junior Choirs sing- phere and we rounded up a lot of The first musical event of the year was ing a variety of styles of choral pieces support from the locals. The second the Year 4 pantomime, which this year with great confidence. Also on this concert was in the beautiful town of was ‘Dick Whittington’. This version occasion, we were delighted to watch Lausanne, where we sang in a magnif- of the story featured Dick and his the first performance by the Junior icent concert hall, after having taken cat, Tiddles, played by Zarin Salehin Boys’ Jazz Dance Group who moved a trip across the lake into Switzerland and Alicia Roberts, who unwittingly with great style to ‘Men in Black’. earlier that day. Finally, we finished off became engaged in a battle with a The Carol Service, celebrated in our tour, with a concert in a church in villainous King Rat, played with real St. Michael’s Parish Church, ended the stunning town of Geneva. swagger by Sam Brindle, and his gang the Autumn Term and all the Junior Although we did spend our time of evil henchrats! pupils participated. Each year group working hard, singing our little hearts All the Year 4 children learnt songs, sang a song by Sheila Wilson as part out, we had quite a bit of fun as well. actions and a percussion accompa- of the re-telling of the Christmas We had tour Olympics, consisting of niment and each class had an indi- story. Year 5 sang ‘Let the bells ring three-legged football races, memory vidual dance to learn. Favourite songs out’, a song of joy at this time of festi- games and extreme charades. We were the rock ‘n’ roll ‘Rat Pack’, and val; Year 3 performed ‘Prince of Peace’ also had the opportunity to swim in ‘Downtown’ made famous by Petula using the words that Gabriel spoke to the lake; even though it was cold, it Clarke. Mary; Year 4’s song was ‘No Christmas proved to be great fun. The last night Another popular song was ‘The Trees’, telling of Jesus’ humble birth brought about the event most of us swannee whistle waltz’ which, on the and Year 6 performed ‘Gloria in Ex- had been waiting for: the talent show. night, involved Mrs Turner and Mr clesis’ which expressed the awe and The talent ranged from spoofs on Shaw performing on swannee whis- wonder of the Wise Men. Bible pas- Busted to story telling from Alice in tles which they did with great gusto, sages and prayers were read by Year Wonderland to boys showing a little almost stealing the show! 6 children and 6JEB performed the skin. As an event that involved both The audience of family and friends sketch ‘Spelling out Christmas’ which teachers and students, it proved a really enjoyed seeing the enthusiasm, reminded us to think of the meaning fantastic end to a fantastic tour. confidence and joy in the children’s of the celebration. performance. In March, the Year 5 pupils took

27 Academic Departments part in the Macclesfield and Bol- hopper buskers, Gaston and Cigale. recorder groups, piano, vocal and lington Schools’ Music Festival at the The buskers’ music first inspires hap- violin duets. Leisure Centre. The children sang a piness but then, encouraged by the King’s Young Musicians were variety of songs that included actions, Soldier Queen, war between the colo- encouraged to think about how to and singing in rounds. The schools in- nies. However, love overcomes all and present a song to an audience; the volved added mime and movement to harmony is finally restored, literally! importance of using all of the bow several of the songs and 5NS enjoyed Juliette Gorb and Josh Stephenson when playing a stringed instrument; dancing to ‘The Runaway Train. sang delightfully as the two grasshop- good breath control for woodwind The cantata this year was ‘Easter’, pers with Jake Phillips giving a mature and brass players and lots more valu- written by Mrs. Lea, which told the performance as the sly fly. Louise able advice. Bible story with a series of songs and Bates and Laura Embrey added com- The most important reason for narrations. edy as the rival Queens and all Year the competition is to encourage the King’s individual item was the song 6 children appeared in a variety of children to keep practising and to and dance, ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’. All the guises – soldiers, workers, courtiers, give all a chance to play in public. The children enjoyed adding actions with committee members, often with only competitors each earned housepoints a sparkly hat as a prop; Fred Astaire seconds to change character and cos- for their house and the overall winner would have been proud of them! tume and return to the stage! It was of the Music Competition in 2008 was Year 5 repeated ‘Easter’ for our a very happy and memorable three Tatton. festival Service at St. Paul’s Church nights and the supportive audience The last full day of term was a feast at the close of the unusually short of family and friends were amazed at of music. Year 5 soloists performed at Spring Term. Our Junior String Group these talented young performers. the afternoon prizegiving and in the also took part in the service and The Junior Music Festival was held evening parents and pupils returned played the spiritual, ‘Down by the over three mornings at the end of to enjoy the Summer Concert. riverside’. The Year 3& 4 choir sang June. There were a record 175 entries Year 6 class winners performed two delightful songs, ‘Steal away’ in all, and classes were held for piano, items and our many and varied and ‘Jesus wants me for a sunbeam’ strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, ensembles showed the full range of with beautiful part singing from such voice, keyboard, guitar and ensemble. musical talent in the Junior Depart- young children. We heard solos from oboes, French ment. The highlight of the concert Year 6 returned to school in April horns, flutes, violas and cellos to was the world premiere, given by the with the challenge of finishing and name just a few of the instruments Year 5 and 6 Choir, of a composition polishing a musical in one week! played and also enjoyed flute and written for the choir by the renowned However, their realisation of composer, Adam Gorb. ‘Everyone ‘ANTiphony’, by John Pres- Sang’ is a musical setting of the poem kett and John Kane by Siegfried Sassoon and was definitely up is beautiful and to the usual high standard expected from our oldest Junior pupils. The story tells of two ant colonies whose lives are changed by a visit from a couple of grass-

28 Academic Departments yet haunting in mood. The children Headstart: A Burning Issue crashed it, but it is a lot harder to land rehearsed intensively in the preced- When I entered year 12, I knew I an airplane than it seems in movies, ing weeks to ensure that this impor- wanted to do something engineer- especially when the man in charge tant first performance was polished ing related at university, but had no of the simulation reduced visibility and they should be congratulated on idea what particular aspect interested to almost zero. Excuses aside, it was their excellent singing in the concert. me. So when Dr Hollis showed me great fun watching everyone else It was a wonderful experience for all the course details, I looked on the crash too. In the evening we went for involved and we thank Mr Gorb for website and decided Headstart could a tour of the university and Manches- his beautiful composition. help me decide. I went to Manchester ter. This proved enlightening to me as AJL University on a general engineering I live only twenty minutes away but I course, spread over four days, with learned a lot from our student guides. about 40 others. There seemed to be The third and final day was a more Physics an awful lot of people there when I relaxed one than the previous hectic Headstart – From bug to bottle first entered the meeting room. one. We had presentations from Every so often, another ‘wonder drug’ On the first day, we had a range of previous engineering students at appears in the news, promising a new getting to know each other exercises Manchester on what they are doing in way to target cancer cells or relieve and in the evening a lecture on engi- the world of work. Faces fell when an the symptoms of cystic fibrosis. As I neering in toys. This was very fascinat- automotive engineer told them that learnt from the week-long course I ing and presented by an old friend of though he designed what could go attended this summer, the principal mine, which meant I had to do the ex- on a car, he did not design what the aim of a biochemical engineer is to periment that got the person soaked. car would eventually look like. After bring such treatments from concept Meals were served in the staff dining lunch, we were free for the afternoon to reality. areas and were far nicer than school before the farewell evening meal in The course, which was held at dinners. Afterwards we were allowed a city centre restaurant. That dinner University College, London (UCL), to socialise, and I got to know about was probably the best time I had on was an excellent mix of activities half the people there. the course, as I had formed a solid including lectures, group presenta- The second day consisted of three friendship with four other people and tions and computer-based exercises. different engineering based activities. we had a whale of a time. On the first day, we were thrown in We were split into three teams, then Then it was time for us to depart at the deep end and asked to work into smaller groups. My team’s first and return to our respective homes. I in groups to research the lifecycle of activity was to connect a water system must say, I don’t regret one moment HIV and develop a drug to treat AIDS. up in such a way that one of five tanks of it. Besides deciding how the treatment could be drained while the others Sarah Gales would work, we also had to consider were being filled, using only a limited how it could be manufactured, tri- amount of materials. Nuffield research project: alled and delivered to patients, before The next activity was to create Opening the door – Could it be advertising our drug to a panel of a power conductor from common easier? judges. household goods, and to try and get Sarah Gales gained a placement on a Throughout the week, the teach- it to withstand 200,000 volts. This also Nuffield research project, a scheme ing drew on aspects from all three had to be tested under wet condi- which gives students the opportunity major scientific disciplines as well as tions, as the giant electricity pylons to join a real research project with touching on patent law and econom- these are used on, are open to all practising scientists in any area of ics. My personal highlight was a tour types of weather. My team shocked science or technology. Projects run round the pilot plant at UCL followed even the Electrical Engineering lec- for four to six weeks in the summer by a practical, looking at the physics turer, who was explaining everything vacation and students receive a bur- behind bioreactor design. It wasn’t to us, when we managed to set our sary of £75 a week. Sarah worked with all hard work though, as we got the conductor on fire, while it was rain- Bentley Motors in Crewe for a month chance to enjoy a banquet in China- ing; the first time he had seen this during the summer holiday. town, a BBQ and a trip on the London happen in over forty years’ teaching. The aim of the project set for Sarah Eye. These activities were a good time Lunch followed, during which we was to investigate the factors which to make friends with others on the experienced one of the most interest- affect the operating loads of car course as well as chat informally with ing events of the entire course. One doors, that is, the forces required to staff and postgraduates. Since it was of the girls was Jewish so had brought open and close the doors using both my first ever visit to London, I also herself some special food. In front of the interior and exterior door han- experienced my first ride on the Tube everyone at the table, she opened the dles. The results of Sarah’s investiga- and even rode on the front seat of box, poured in two sachets of liquid, tion would then be used to suggest one of the famous red buses! and sat back as steam began to erupt. possible alternative designs that could The Headstart course was a great We had to stop one person from reduce the forces required to open insight into university life and I would grabbing a fire extinguisher when she and close the doors on new Bentley recommend it to anyone with an explained she hadn’t exactly expected cars. Sarah carried out numerous interest in using a combination of the that! tests over the four week period sciences to solve practical issues. The rest of lunch was uneventful, Among the factors which she con- Sarah Gales then we headed for our final activity, a sidered were the weight of the door, go in the university’s flight simulator. the nature of the seal around the Now I will admit straightaway that I door, the length of the door handle,

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er, Chief Executive of the Engineering Development Trust of which The Year in Industry is part. In front of around 200 guests from industry and profes- sional institutions, James received his certificate from the Institute of Phys- ics, plus a cheque for £250. CPH

Psychology The Psychology Department settled happily into its new quarters in the Sixth Form Centre, where it occupies very well equipped rooms. The De- partmental Website, with a wide range of notes, powerpoint presentations, details of homework set, and links to other websites, was established, whilst many relevant psychology videos were downloaded onto the shared drive for use in lessons. Students had the opportunity to go on a number of trips and lectures including: a trip to Twycross Zoo to observe primates and listen to a talk the route taken by the cable connect- ing the handle to the locking mecha- nism and the nature of the lubricants used on the moving parts. She was then required to produce a written re- port on her findings. She concluded that the factor which could be most easily changed and which would have the single most significant effect was the routing of the cable from the door handle to the locking mechanism. Sarah found her time with Bentley Motors most rewarding and would urge other students to take part in the Nuffield Project Scheme. CPH

A Year in Industry with Shell Glo- bal Solutions The Year in Industry scheme provides talented young people with paid, degree-relevant work placements in their gap year. Whilst in his final year at King’s, James Collinson successfully applied to take part in the scheme and subsequently joined Shell Global Solutions, a company that provides cutting-edge consultancy and technol- ogy services to petrochemical and processing industries James performed brilliantly throughout his year with Shell, gain- ing the respect of all of his colleagues and was duly named as Best Physicist 2008. The awards ceremony took place at the University of Manchester Conference Centre in July and guests of honour included Dr Gordon Mizn-

30 Academic Departments on the evolution of intelligence; Vil- studies. Recently it has linked up with to engage with the outside world. liers Park Educational Trust residential the new Psychology website and is Last year the department did just this courses; Criminal Psychology Lec- beginning to establish cross-curricular with two major visits. In collaboration tures at Manchester University; the links at the crest of the IT wave. with History, the department took Heythrop Psychology Essay competi- This year, the department excelled every Year 9 student to the Holocaust tion held by the University of London again where it really matters. The museum (Beth Shalom)where we and a residential Psychology Course results at both GCSE and A-level were were fortunate enough to hear first at Nottingham University. superb. With the exception of only hand experience from survivors of the two or three, every student who took concentration camps, a deeply mov- Twycross Zoo the GCSE achieved a grade ‘A’ or high- ing experience for all who were there. The A2 Psychology students went er. These fantastic results mean that Later on in the year, Year 7 students to Twycross Zoo in Warwickshire in students who take R&P at all exter- went to Liverpool where they visited September as part of their Evolution- nally examined levels are consistently the two cathedrals as part of their ary Explanations of Human Behaviour achieving the highest grades of any ‘denominations’ project. Some of the topic. Twycross has the biggest collec- subject that they take. In fact, the sta- 3D models that were subsequently tion of Bonobo chimpanzees. These tistics tell us that students are achiev- constructed were fantastic. The Year are genetically the closest animal to ing on average one grade higher in 10 boys and girls both experienced humans, sharing over 97% of humans’ R&P than they would have done in a Christian marriage (their own!) as DNA. other subjects across the foundation. conducted by the Reverend Squares As ever, the zoo staff gave an excel- Special recognition must be given to who visited the school. The philoso- lent, interesting and informative talk Rebecca Agour, Malvika Acharya and phers were able to pick the brains of which the students and staff enjoyed. David Pook, who steered the students Roger Fellows, a lecturer at Bradford A wide range of interesting and through their exams with profession- University, who presented arguments informative examples were used, pro- alism, enthusiasm and aplomb. for whether or not computers can voking much debate and the group The A-level grades were also very think. The Religious Studies A-level had ample time to walk around the good with philosophers achieving students went to a conference in zoo looking at the animals. Twycross 3 As, 2 Bs and a C and the Religious Manchester and experienced the specializes in primates so the group Studies students achieving 5 As, 2 Bs, power and passion of Peter Vardy, a gi- was also able to see (and hear) howl- a C and a D. ant in the field and a privilege to hear. er monkeys, gorillas and baboons, to The AS grades were also very en- Finally, Rebecca Agour organized what name but three. couraging. Every Philosophy student continues to be an invaluable revi- decided to continue into A2 with the sion retreat for the Year 11 students at potential for achieving 5 As and 2 Savio House. Bs. Of particular note is the fact that The department continually seeks Religion and Philosophy no less than 5 of the 7 students are to refresh its methods of teaching, applying to continue their study of and with that in mind, Malvika Ach- The Religion and Philosophy depart- Philosophy at degree level. arya organized a fantastic INSET for ment bade farewell to Liz Pentreath Religious Studies is equally impres- the department around the theme of (as well as the invisible rhino) and sive. Of the 16 who started the course a ‘Theatre of Learning’, in which Sue welcomed a new head of department; last year, only three have left us at A2. Phillips expanded our horizons with Robin Jackson, previously from Fallib- Again, it is worth noting that 4 of the her imaginative and innovative ap- roome School. A practising Buddhist, 13 remaining students are applying proach to Teaching and Learning. This Robin has been able to add a new fla- to continue their studies at university is something that we have already vour to discussions about philosophi- level. incorporated into a new and exciting cal issues and is thoroughly enjoying The headline? Nearly half of the scheme of work for Year 9. the cut and thrust of argument and students who took either Philosophy We are thoroughly looking forward debate that echoes around the walls or Religious Studies at A level are to 2008/9. of L1. continuing with the subject at degree RJ Speaking of L1: the adjoining office level. was gutted and refreshed over the This speaks volumes about the de- summer to become the gleaming partment and is testament to the pas- hub of the Religion and Philosophy sion for the subject that the members department at Cumberland Street. of staff awake in their students. Textbooks, teaching and learning ma- As with most subjects, the R&P terials are now visible and accessible department spent much of the sum- to all members of the department. mer preparing for the new A-levels in Access is a key word for the Reli- Religious Studies and Philosophy. We gion and Philosophy department. In are looking forward to teaching these September the department was the for the first time this year. The new first in the school to develop a ‘goog- courses look fresh and dynamic and lepages’ website. The site proved we hope that the students will con- popular with the A-level and GCSE tinue to enjoy the issues covered as students in particular and contains much as they have in previous years. countless powerpoints, worksheets One important feature of any suc- and links to help them with their cessful department is its willingness

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sion was busy with over 50 fundrais- all age groups. Charities ing activities taking place within the The combination of House rivalry Sixth Form Charities term. The Head Girl, Anna Beesley, and fund raising was used a number This year saw the continuation of the was sponsored to (successfully) learn of times during the year. King’s traditional Sixth Form Char- the name of every girl in Years 7to11; The highlight of the year was the ity Fashion Show which raised over Form Groups held themed fairs in House Talent Show at Christmas. This £3000 for Christie’s against Cancer the Hall, and a group sang Christmas time, Capesthorne stole the show and Francis House. As ever, rehears- carols in Sainsbury's. There are too with their delightful routines based als were the most stressful part of the many activities to report on individu- round Harry Potter, and there was whole ordeal; the boys forced Nikki ally, but it was a privilege to witness even a cameo role for Mr Patey-Ford to go back to primary school teach- girls working together towards a com- as Dumbledore. ing methods of ‘fingers on the lips mon aim. The project brought out the At the end of the year more money boys!’ which proved rather effective. very best in the girls who raised over was raised at a Pink Party and a com- The girls once again proved to be the £3500, which built 2 classrooms. petition, Women Down the Ages, was superior sex with regards to dancing, After the frenzy of the Autumn won by Alice Taylor and Charlotte but even though the boys led them to Term, the Spring Term was qui- Howlett depicting Ellen MacArthur insanity at one point, the same boys eter with fundraising taking place in and crew. Second place went to Rosie really pulled it out of the bag on the Houses. Each House chose a charity Taylor as Amy Winehouse, with Jenni night and the cross-dressing was the to support and the girls were creative Pinches as Queen Victoria coming most unforgettable performance of in their fundraising efforts. third. Capesthorne won the competi- the evening. The dancers were abso- When the summer examination pe- tion for a short sketch about the suf- lutely amazing and the event organis- riod was over, girls got active with bag fragettes, with a clever mimed musical ers could not have asked for more packing in Sainsbury’s for The East interpretation. from them. Everyone contributed in Cheshire Hospice, buying and selling The house trophy was won by Tat- one way or another and the evening refreshments on Sports Day and par- ton. was a great success. ticipating in a Think Pink party at the TGN During February and in celebra- end of term in aid of Genesis. tion of St Valentine’s Day, hundreds The girls should feel proud of their Children in Need of roses were sold and delivered efforts. Thanks to their compassion, As in the rest of the country on 16 across the Foundation by glamorous enthusiasm and determination, the November, the Junior Division joined Sixth Form students. Amorous pupils, Division donated almost £5000 to a in support of Children in Need Day. loving couples and secret admir- variety of charities in just one year. As usual, the children were allowed to ers helped the committee to raise LFA come into school in casual dress on £271.96 for Christie’s against Cancer. this day, with a donation of £1 being Nikki Keys, Priya Sodha and Chris Mysco Girls’ House Activities requested in aid of this much-loved Social and Charities Committee New House Captains each year event. Children joined in the fun with bring fresh impetus to the mixed- their own fund-raising initiatives – Charities at Fence Avenue age House groups. This year was no most notably, 5AER’s cake sale raised In the Autumn Term the girls em- exception. In at least one House the over £120 which helped to swell the barked on a very ambitious project: to Year 11s organized a party for the Year total money raised by the Division as a build a classroom in Africa, under the 7 girls and for the first time a King whole to over £575. auspices of Oxfam. The Girls’ Divi- Ball competition was held involving

Friends of King’s Friends of King’s have had another busy year supporting the school in various ways. In September, Sara Rex once again welcomed new parents to a coffee morning, which was a great suc- cess and gave new and old parents a chance to meet each other. The AGM in October brought in new and very enthusiastic members to the committee; it’s always really good to have an injection of fresh ideas. In December, the committee helped at the 6th Form Fashion Show, which raises funds for charity, by providing and serving the refresh- ments – thanks go to Kim Ross for organising the refreshments and all the committee members who helped on the night.

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Jane Bridge and her army of helpers organized a very successful Christmas Fair. This event seems to grow every year; it’s our biggest fund raising event and a big thank you goes to Jane and all the committee mem- bers plus parents and friends of the school who helped. Sara Rex also organised two very enjoyable Parents’ Lunches. Parents were entertained by excellent speak- ers and served a delicious lunch. Sara’s ability to organize and run these events and still keep smiling makes us all very grateful to have her as a member of the committee. Joan Higham holds second hand uniform sales throughout the year; these sales not only raise funds for the school but also help parents out by offering uniforms and sports kit at very reasonable prices. The Summer Ball was held at to the Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre bot was able to follow a line drawn on Adlington Hall and once again was a in order to learn more about Darfur. a table, navigate up the ramp and find great success. Our appreciation goes They also decided to raise money for the ‘bodies’ in a building. to Sarah McNaught and Barbara Col- the centre. In addition, Isabel and Ka- For their efforts, the team was lins for their fantastic organizational tie have helped narrate a DVD, about awarded second place in the com- skills. Darfur, for the centre. petition, a travesty in most eyes, but In addition to the fund raising all were given a fantastic trophy as a activities, Friends of King’s also sup- reward for their efforts. Qualification ported the school at various social for the national final was gained by Engineering Challenge events and parents’ evenings, making the second place finish, but because numerous financial donations to the Part of the Gifted and Talented pro- of dates and availability the team was school. gramme, this was a super day with not able to compete. Bring on next We raised approximately £5,500, lots of fun. Based at Salford University, year! whilst a total of approximately £6,000 the event involved many teams from was donated. all over the North West of England. Elaine Burgess has provided fan- The team taken to this event com- European Youth Parliament tastic leadership for Friends of King’s prised two Year 10 boys, Peter Nixon as our Chair and her hard work and and Jake Knowles, and two girls from In February, a team of eight pupils creativity have greatly benefited this Fallibroome who joined up during a from Year 12 participated in the North group and the school as a whole. previous round at King’s. The compe- West Regional forum of the European tition was based around a Lego Mind- Youth Parliament at Wallasey Town Friends of King’s storms system, using a Lego compu- Hall. The students involved initially ter brick that was built into a simple were: Josh Wood, Harry Phillips, robot, which the team had to control Emily Middleton, Priya Sodha, Alex to make it drive around a course. Quinn, Charlotte Turner, Helena Darfur Survivor Visit The team had a series of challenges Thornley and Julia Phillips Year 10 pupils, Isabel Wilkinson and on the day, from simply making the The pupils were allocated the title Katie Reid (pictured), were so moved buggy go forward following a line, ‘Constitutional Affairs’, and had to by the presentation on the genocide to making it climb a steep ramp and oppose a motion for a resolution in Darfur they saw during last year’s stop when it found a Lego body on proposing the installation of a trans- Enrichment residential course, that the track. continental pipeline to deliver fossil they decided to organize a visit to the Building the robot itself took about fuels to member states of the Euro- school by a survivor. They contacted an hour, and then the hard part came pean Union. They also joined in other the AEGIS group to arrange this: - developing the programming to debates on the issues surrounding it took several emails and detailed make it complete the tasks. The team the questions of furthering research organization within the school, all of worked exceptionally well together, in the Arts and Humanities, the rise of which they undertook themselves. quickly getting to grips with the pro- budget air travel, and the challenges The survivor spoke very movingly gramming skills, testing and suggest- of an ageing population. to Year 10 about what happened to ing improvements and modifications. Josh Wood delivered the three his country and what he felt the rest In most of the tasks, the team was minute opposing speech. He spoke of the world needed to do to prevent first to complete and eager to move with great conviction and engaged further atrocities. As a result of the on to more and more complicated his audience throughout, making visit, the Year 10 group decided to go things. By the end of the day, the ro- convincing arguments for the im-

33 Events & Activities plementation of Nuclear Power and ing, just for their beliefs. I was lucky to reach in thick mist and for research into renewable energy enough to overhear Mr. Jackson drizzle, it was decided to head to the sources as the energy of the future. giving a tour, so I joined it. I was not sunshine on Anglesey for a game of Emily Middleton had to make a three previously aware of the suffering of Manhunt in the dunes near Lland- minute summation speech, which the Jews in World War II and all the dwyn Island. On the second day, the had to take into account points raised way through I could not help but weather was no better so an early re- in the debate. think, ‘Why? Why would anyone do treat to Moel Famau in Denbighshire The judges praised the team-work this? Why?’ I just couldn’t understand. led to much drier conditions and a of the pupils, their passion and the Then, at the end, we met a charm- good day out. quality of the strong speeches, as ing old couple who had been in the The next fixture in the calendar last well as their maturity and insightful same concentration camp and didn’t autumn was the weekend in the York- responses, and said that rarely had it know that until they met afterwards. shire Dales, when pupils can try their been so easy to choose the winning They both had totally different hand at caving and explore some very team. Having won this heat, the team stories; both were amazing. I found fine, sometimes challenging cav- went on to represent the North West the talks really interesting because erns. Saturday morning saw an early in the National finals in Durham in it made me feel so much closer to team explore Lower and Upper Long September. actual events. I really enjoyed the day Churn, together with a crawl through Two new members, Jay Richardson and would recommend anyone to the Cheesepress. After the customary and Christian Bridge, joined the team visit the museum. lunch at Horton, the afternoon in- for the National finals at the Universi- James Occleston volved a strong group in a demanding ty of Durham, where, over the course journey through the Old Ing-Dismal of three days, debating on a series Hill series which is very varied and of current political and social issues strenuous, leading to an emergence Outdoor Activities affecting citizens of the European after 3 hours underground about 50m Union took place between fourteen The rhythm of the Outdoor Activity from the point of entry! On Sunday, teams from all regions of the United year is dictated by the seasons, so those with energy still in their system Kingdom. normally there are opportunities for took a journey through Browgill-Calf The team worked very hard in camping, both in the valley and high Holes system but their exit was held preparing for the debates, and in the hills, in early Autumn and Sum- up by the descent of a group of 18 were praised by the judges for their mer. This year was no exception in coming into the cave which took refreshing and positive approach, that a large group visited a new camp- nearly an hour. for their great teamwork and their site, untried until now, near Dolwyd- In the Spring term snow was innovative ideas. delan in late September. However, sought in the Lake District but sadly Whilst they did not win the na- the weather was very inclement in the only high winds and rain were found. tional finals, the team enjoyed their region and after an abortive attempt A keen group climbed the full length weekend and the interaction with new friends, were fantastic ambas- sadors for the school and a credit to themselves. VCo

National Holocaust Museum In December, half of Year 9 embarked on a two-hour bus journey to the National Holocaust Museum, near Nottingham. I found the visit very interesting, but rather disturbing: I was shocked to see how Jews were treated badly for no real reason. Firstly, when we arrived at the centre we walked through a com- memorative garden. I was moved by this because of the masses of flowers dedicated to people who had died, and that this was only at a centre in England. I don’t know how many flowers and dedications there would have been in central Europe, where the ‘action’ went on. Next, we went into the exhibition which really made me think. I was confused and dismayed to think that these people had died for noth-

34 Events & Activities of Grisedale, then onto the Helvellyn spanned a large range, from Year 8 to sadly, Stephen, who was the only one massif in very high winds and thick Year 12, so there were concerns over to climb all 14 summits, had lost his mist. The descent of Swirral Edge the fitness and capability of everyone camera from a hole in his sack during was enlivened by a little snow but involved, staff included. 14 pupils and the last few miles. JAF joined from the soon the party was safely down to 4 staff left Pen-y-Pass car park at 0630 valley and a descent was made to the find that two other adult groups had and traversed the ridges of Crib Goch minibus, arriving under a new moon been beaten back earlier in the day and Crib y Ddysgl to reach and starlight. The four finishers were: by the conditions, retreating to the summit and descend to a waiting Dr Stephen Cross, Joschka Roffe, Ben Youth Hostel after only 2-3 hours out. Fitzgerald in Nant Peris by 1045. The Monsey and Harriet Rhodes, but all Sunday saw a great improvement and conditions were very humid and over- the pupils did very well at their own in sunshine the area around Hartsop cast, but after a second breakfast of level. Some easy rock climbing was was visited with one group traversing porridge and bacon butties, a slightly done the next day, before a weary High Street, another going by Angle reduced group of 12 pupils left for return home. For the record, the Tarn to Boredale Hause and back. The what was the crux ascent of Elidir full distance is around 29 miles with sun even broke through for much of Fawr. This saw 5 others drop back around 10,000 feet of ascent! the time out. with a further 2 leaving the group at The year came to a close with a Mr Street also led an enthusiastic the top of the Devil’s Kitchen after Y very successful programme of Duke group of canoeists in March to pad- Garn, by which time the weather was of Edinburgh Award expeditions, dle on Coniston, which tested their much better, with blue skies begin- which were undertaken in largely dry mettle. All survived well and made a ning to dominate and a much fresher weather, a notable exception being foray into the woods in Grisedale for airstream. The Glyders came and the two-hour thunderstorm which left further adventures on Sunday. went and then, to save time, Dent under water and nearly caused The summer term began with was sacrificed but not before Stephen a mutiny amongst some teams. This some of the coldest April tempera- Cross had decided to ensure he did followed the Gold expeditions nearly tures experienced for a long time. the lot by doing a flying ascent and being swept away on a rising tide at However, the sun shone for much descent, which he later began to the Langdale site. It is as though the of the time except when the Rock regret. At Ogwen, the group reduced weather is providing a test of their Climbing trip came around. An to four pupils plus PME and JSS. After character and, notably, most pupils enthusiastic gang of around a dozen refuelling, they took on the grind came through with flying colours. gathered for a day out on the Roach- up to the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen, es, where the easterly wind sliced now in full sunlight. It was a beauti- Y9 Camp, Gradbach through anyone sitting at the top of ful evening on the but As a continuation of the outdoor the crag for any time i.e. the staff! time was slipping away with darkness pursuits programme that the pupils Nevertheless, in conditions reminis- looming. Stephen and Joschka Roffe started in Year 7, Year 9 pupils set off cent of The Hound of the Basker- did the out-and-back to minus in their form groups for the annual villes, the climbing was surprisingly rucksacks, which PME ported to expedition and camp. There was a good as below the edge was very the summit of Carned Llewelyn and change of venue this year too, as the sheltered. The group contained a then, with much cajoling and bully- expedition teams moved away from cross section of pupils from Year 7 to ing, Foel Fras was reached at sunset the Edale Valley, to explore new terri- Year 11 and there was much talent around 2120. There were muted tory around the Staffordshire Moor- on display. The only slight blot on congratulations as it emerged that, lands. the day was when one of the girls dropped like a cork into a bottle, whilst negotiating a squeeze in a ses- sion of Weaseling at the end of the day. It took the combined problem- solving skills of both staff, some deter- mined squeezing by the girl involved, but fortunately no engineering, to get her out. Bloodied but unbowed! The Duke of Edinburgh Award practice expeditions followed when the weather had warmed up. A beautiful Spring day was followed by a very wet Spring morning to give a full range of conditions to test the troops. They all did very well, despite the usual series of navigational errors and blisters! However, the undoubted highlight of the summer term was the attempt on the traverse of the ‘Welsh 3000’ peaks in Snowdonia. With a forecast for a very hot weekend, it was always going to be tough; the group also

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After checking their equipment of practice in using ice-axes and Ben Nevis. The ascent from the track, and completing a practice tent pitch crampons as well as the construction where the minibus left everyone, to at school, and being dropped off at of snow belays which took seven or the first summit, Stob Coire Claurigh, various locations, the pupils trekked more pupils to destroy when loaded, seemed endless, but in the last few as independent groups and navigated thus proving their efficacy. A circuit hundred feet, the transition from their way to rendezvous at Gradbach around the summit of Meall Dearg in Spring to Winter was made and the campsite. Pitching their own tents glorious sunshine then led to the hill summit shone white in the afternoon and cooking their evening meal nearby, known as the Boar of Baden- sunshine. themselves proved an entertaining och, and a descent to Mr Doughty, The traverse to the corrie where and educational experience for many. waiting in the van for the group, just camp was made went easily enough, Pupils then settled down for the night as the snow showers got heavier. on good snow, affording extensive to build up their energies for the chal- Johnty Marshall’s attempts to walk views across the whole of the western lenges of the next day. on water came to a damp end, so he Highlands. Finally, a steep descent Scenes ranging from gourmet was shunned until he had changed. was made on snow where, in a cooking demonstrations to strange The party reached what was to be previous visit, only a scree slope had culinary experimentation with a vari- the residence for the next few days existed. This led down into a good ety of food stuffs were noted at break- shortly after; the well-sited and well- camping area but, unfortunately, the fast. Once fuelled, the teams readied appointed Pottery Bunkhouse. breeze would not abate and there was themselves for trekking along their In view of the weather forecast, it much construction of protective walls routes. Some groups passed over the was decided to go on expedition the around tents before everyone was sat- Roaches ridge, others went west over very next day, into the Grey Cor- isfied. There was, however, a running Gun; all had exciting experiences as ries for a traverse towards the west, water supply which reduced the need they converged to finish at the reser- finishing, hopefully, on the summit of to use too much fuel in melting snow voir at Tittesworth. Enjoying the adventure of being out in the wilds, taking charge of their own welfare and helping out their team members, proved a valu- able learning experience for all and enthused many to sign up for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. JAF

Wales Thirteen students from several differ- ent years spent a day on a high ropes course on Anglesey. The weather was perfect, allowing views over the Snowdonia mountain range. The morning was spent getting used to walking across logs suspended eighty feet above the ground, and in climbing trees. The afternoon saw the group cross the high ropes course that took students across rope swings, through nets, across jumps and down zip wires, all suspended high in swaying trees. All the students did exceptionally well, on what is a difficult and challenging course.

Winter Mountaineering Trip A team of ten pupils and three staff left King’s on a bright Saturday March morning with the prospect of high pressure over the Highlands, while rain was forecast for the southern half of Britain – just the job! A long journey via customary halts for refreshment en-route, saw Pitlochry youth hostel reached as Wales headed for the Grand Slam and the sun set to bring a cold night with the promise of hard frost. The first day on the hills saw lots

36 Events & Activities and ice for cooking. It was when he met famed moun- Snow showers driven on a brisk tain hard man Hamish McInnes wind affected the camp all night and that he began to take the awesome the morning scene was somewhat unclimbed Alpine ascents. ‘I wrote Himalayan. It took some time to get to him,’ Sir Chris remembered, ‘and the group going and, almost immedi- asked if we could climb the follow- ately, clouds began to build. A steady ing season. He replied, certainly, and traverse was made over the first two that his preferred choice would be hills, then a steep climb up to the the North Wall of the Eiger. So the cornice on the approach to Aonach next summer I found myself at the Beag. By now, the clouds were very foot of the one of the great classics of thick and heavy snow showers were mountain climbing, as what was really blowing across every few minutes. a beginner, looking at unchartered By the time the summit was reached, territory. I was looking for any excuse there was a complete white fog all and when I saw some clouds on the around and, with big drops on either horizon, I quickly ran off the moun- side, a careful eye on navigation was tain, claiming there was a weather needed. A brief clearance with bright front coming in, much to Hamish’s sunlight permitted photography and disgust.’ then it was on by compass to the Finally, on his fourth ascent, with summit of Aonach Mor, passing a lone Yorkshire climber, Ian Clough, he skier en-route. made the Eiger ascent and, in do- Because of the weather, the ing so, they became the first British decision was taken to abandon the climbers to succeed at the challenge, journey to Ben Nevis, so everyone reaching the summit on the same day descended to the Nevis Range car as two other Britons died in a stone park. As soon as the ski pistes were fall lower down the face. reached, the clouds rolled back to Bonington also described how reveal a sunny afternoon as far North he was the first man to make the as the eye could see: it was a reluctant those he believes were his betters on ascent of the South West Pillar of trudge back to the van. the world’s peaks, lovingly describing Drus, climbing with Don Whillans Sustenance was obtained in Fort both the immense strengths and irri- who, during the attempt had fallen William and limbs were strengthened tating idiosyncrasies of the legendary off a previously unassailable face and, for the next day which saw the fitter Don Whillans, Dougal Haston and when hanging by a rope hundreds of remnants of the group head up the Hamish McInnes. feet above the rocks, had shouted to Fiacaill ridge in the Cairngorms, a Sir Christian was born in Hamp- him, ‘I’ve lost my hat. My bloody fags fine, entertaining scramble along a stead in 1935 and, as his father left were in that hat.’ With typical modes- snow-covered ridge of granite towers the nest when he was just nine ty, Sir Chris said, ‘That left the ascent and boulders to the plateau of Coire months old, was brought up by his to me and I knew that if Don couldn’t Lochain. In bright weather, the group mother. ‘Combining a career in ad- make it, I would be in real trouble, so dropped down to the snow holes in vertising with single parenthood, she I cheated and shoved some pebbles Coire Domhainn, taking lunch in one necessarily allowed me to explore’, into the cracks in the face to make which was particularly large, then remembered Sir Chris, ‘which is a the climb easier.’ Sir Chris delighted continuing to head around the hills facet of my personality that remains his audience with this, his favourite to the summit of Cairngorm itself, inherent today.’ His first experience lecture: ‘It is, after all, about my early before a slithering descent of another, of rock climbing came as a sixteen- days when I really didn’t know where easier, ridge back to the waiting mini- year-old when he hitch-hiked with a I was going,’ he confided. bus. Overnight, the temperature rose school friend from London to Snow- The King’s School’s Tylecote along with the wind and, as the party donia and took on the Pyg Track Lecture celebrates great adventur- left the next morning, it was a very from Pen y Pass, a relatively simple ers: previous speakers have included wet and foul day – the timing had route, now walked by thousands, but Stephen Venables and Benedict been just right. on that day subject to an avalanche Allen. The evening was made more that swept the novice pair down the pleasurable by a group of Sixth Form mountain. ‘I was immediately capti- pupils who organized a bar and who vated and over the next few days took helped Sir Chris with his book sales Tylecote Lecture on many more climbs in Snowdonia; and autographing. This was a fine Sir Christian Bonington my friend Anton, however, packed his evening, combining entertainment The school was fortunate to have Sir bags, went home and never ventured with a social history of climbing devel- Christian Bonington visit in the Spring into the mountains again,’ related opment in Britain through the 1950s term. He gave a lecture entitled ‘I Sir Chris. After disappointing in his A and 1960s. Chose To Climb’, a biographical tour Levels, Sir Chris joined Sandhurst and PME of his early years in climbing and how over the next few years, combined his he came to do what he does best. career as an army instructor with his Ever modest and self-deprecating, Sir love of climbing, organizing and lead- Christian continually paid homage to ing numerous Army expeditions.

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puter software and visiting a couple Sixth Form Spring Ball of building sites. In my opinion, it was The annual Sixth Form Spring Ball a good job to experience for a week. took place in March at a new venue: It allowed me to learn new activi- the Palace Hotel, Buxton. One hun- ties which I would not have learnt in dred and eighty pupils and members school and it was easier to be more of staff attended, enjoying the op- open to the world around. I found portunity to relax and socialise after out that it was better working in a the rigours of January examinations. team because you can get more jobs A hot buffet supper was served and a done in a shorter space of time. lively disco lured most people on to My placement has helped me the large dance floor. towards my career decisions and it The ball took place in the High was a worthwhile experience. I tried Peak Suite and the pupils more than my best and also enjoyed myself. My matched the elegance of the sur- advice to others doing work experi- roundings with their stylish response ence is to make sure that they choose to the black tie dress code. The Social group sat and watched with many a place that they would find enjoy- and Charities’ Committee had worked different reactions. Some laughed; able and interesting. They don’t want hard to promote the event, select the some stared; some tapped their feet; a boring week at a boring job. They menu and have the suite decorated some were completely hooked by the should have a positive attitude and with a sophisticated black and gold performers. When the show came to dress smartly. Then they will feel part theme to match the gold stars on an end, the mood went down a little, of whichever company or business the vaulted ceiling. It was good to as it was such a disappointment that they visit. see their efforts repaid with such an the show was over. Michael Barratt 10RGD. enjoyable event. The group left the theatre to board RHR the buses again, and relaxed on the coach after the excitement of the whole evening. On the same night, there happened to be a Manchester Stomp United match which, unfortunately, On a frosty night in January, a group led to disaster for one coach which of Year 7 boys and girls, Year 8 boys got stuck in the traffic for a least and four Year 10 pupils boarded half an hour. But, all in all, it was an coaches for a long journey to Man- enjoyable night for everybody and the chester. Fully armed with packed teas group left full of inspiration from the (or fizzy drinks and sweets) they set band. off to the Lowry Theatre. The group George Davies 8MMA chattered and giggled the whole way to Manchester, until finally they ar- rived at the theatre. Year 10 Work Experience They hurried off the coach as the traffic had caused a bit of a delay Work Experience? Nervous, scared, and each was handed a ticket. They anxious? There were many things to entered the theatre and checked consider. My work experience allowed where their friends were sitting in me to visit building sites, design my comparison to them. Unfortunately, own house and start 3D modelling. not all people were happy with the I travelled up to Middlesborough results and it ended up in a huge rush and I stayed with my cousins. I to swap tickets so as to be able to sit worked at my uncle’s architecture next to friends. business. When I arrived, I was nerv- The seats were great and the group ous and scared. I did not know what could see everything clearly and there to expect. New faces, new place, new was an air of excitement around the task. The first day went well: I got to theatre. Finally, the lights dimmed know the people around me in the of- and everyone sat still to watch the fice. Throughout the week it became show. It started with the gang of eight less nerve racking and, on Wednes- making music with brooms, and day, I was actually looking forward to you wouldn’t believe the incredible going into work. The workers there sounds they were producing. The were so kind and helpful and really party from King’s sat in amazement, made my week a lot better. eyes glued to the stage. I learnt a lot of new skills including Through the evening the band drawing, measuring and 3D model- made music with many everyday ling. The most interesting part of the items including sinks, buckets, plung- week was modelling and designing ers, newspapers and bin lids, and the my own house with the aid of com-

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by 6th form students and over 20 Bolivia made it to the summit, which was a This summer 23 students from Year fantastic achievement. The rest of the 12 and 13 spent 31 days in Bolivia. time was spent in La Paz, the world’s This was the culmination of 2 years highest capital city where the stu- of fundraising and planning for the 2 dents shopped in the famous witches’ teams. The trip started with the teams market where everything from love trekking on the Isla de Sol, home of potions to lucky llama foetuses were one the most important Inca temples for sale. in South America and situated in Lake One of the main aims of these trips Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable is to help a local community. This lake. The groups then moved onto time the groups did different projects. spending 3 days in the jungle hunt- One group worked in an orphanage ing for anacondas, swimming with in the city of El Alto, a poor semi- pink river dolphins and sleeping in shanty town high above La Paz. This hammocks whilst trying to avoid the involved demolishing walls and help- attentions of the local howler mon- ing clear an area to make a garden keys. This was followed by a long for the orphanage as well as working overnight bus journey to the Salar with the children. The second group de Uyuni, the world’s highest and helped build accommodation for largest salt desert. What followed was teachers in a school in a remote area 3 days driving across the flats, stop- of Bolivia as well as helping to teach ping at small ‘islands’ of rock in the the local children English. salt wilderness, eating in the world’s The trip was a fantastic success and only salt hotel, made entirely of salt the next expedition will be to Borneo and seeing the sun rise whilst sitting in 2010. in thermal springs where the outside JSS temperature was so cold that every- one’s hair froze. The main trekking phase was done in the Condorriri range of mountains where the groups camped at 15,000 feet, braving tem- peratures of -15 degrees before climb- ing the 17,700 foot Pico Austria. This is one of the highest peaks attempted

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Finlay McCance Y6

Michael Healey Y13

Ashley Hinchcliffe Y13

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Looking Out For You

My granddad, Walter Sime, sadly died when my dad was only fifteen years old. Stories of him and the things he did still Kate Nave Y11 live on, and I feel as if I knew him well. During the Second World War my granddad was a whole- sale optician. One day, a knock came on his door from a man called Max Kochmann. He was a Jewish refugee from Germany who had come to this country with very little. My granddad invited him in and listened to his story. He was very moved by what Max told him and decided to help him. He gave him a fair amount of money and informa- Harry Morgan Y13 tion about the optical business and, over the course of a few months, helped him to set up his own wholesale opticians. Max Kochmann’s business was based in London and, with a lot of hard work from Max and help and advice from my granddad, soon became very successful. Grandad’s business was based in Manchester and was known as Sime Optical Com- pany. This was also a success- ful business. Over the years, my granddad, Walter, and Max became not only business colleagues, but great friends. Walter and his family (his wife and his son, my dad) would invite Max and family to stay with them. Max always brought beautiful gifts for my dad, who was then only a very young boy. Max was always grateful for what Gran- dad had done for him during the war. They both remained great friends after the war was over. Sadly, my Grandad died of a heart attack and, a few years after this, my grandma received a letter informing her that Max had also passed away.

James Gibson Y13 Elliot Sime Y8

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The Giants

The strange smell of the milk, tickling my nose As I make rockets. Castles. Submarines. All formed from the red bricks that skid and crawl Under the tables. Kipper and Biff playing with us from Their magical worlds. And the giants that play outside.

My wobbly tooth, hanging like a snowball in my mouth. The secure warmth of the classroom smelling like Mud and snow and paint and fun. Losing myself in fantastic lands while hiding Desperately from the giants that hunt us.

Big school and lots of responsibility – red folders and Red bins cluttering the playground. Snake-like chalk Drawn on the gritty ground as a passionate football skids past us. Stuck in a fog between laughter and tears. Now the giants are stooping to greet us.

And the sky draws in; a black cape crawls over Garish colours. Reams of paper Appear from nowhere and we stand there: unaided. Decisions. Questions. Answers? The clouds grow heavy and we, the giants, wander Aimlessly.

Bridie Thompson Y9

Rocky Banks Y11

Hannah Li Y4 Anna Stewart Y11

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Yasmin Chambers Y8

Rosalind Armstrong Y3

Robyn Hinchcliffe Y12

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The Five Stages

It began long ago, when we pooled blood like brothers. Respecting the membrane of our imaginations, we never left our confines; spent the nights conjuring fire.

Then we found the plough, ablated the fruit; metastatic, we spread around the globe, dividing into slaves and enslavers. We sculpted states, guarded them like eagles,

but we needed leaders, and the weakest succumbed; laboured till backs cracked, sinews snapped. A biopsy of their lives showed much was missing; ascending to the ministry of their own fate,

they rammed down the door, no longer benign, to carve off chunks of power, form councils. Men bought and sold their way to the top whilst others shared the status of amoebas.

Yet there was still a canyon between us. We struggled like strangers; chose to unite as comrades with blows, bullets and blood. The end was brutal: the change was complete.

Emily Middleton Y13

Rosie Turner Y5

Clara McKechnie Y11

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Snapshot Grandpa ‘ducks’ turned round and began to When I think of Grandpa, I see a very attack the poor, startled boy. These old man in a wheel chair, who had ‘ducks’ were geese. difficulties breathing. This is not like Grandpa lived a long life, dying at the man I see in old photographs. It is the age of ninety-one and, although hard to believe that the balding, frail, his childhood was destroyed by one little, old man I knew was the same war and his brothers were killed in man who had cycled round Europe the Second World War, he was never in the 1930s. He looked very athletic, prejudiced against the Germans. He healthy, strong and had a thick head had known hard times, but never of hair. complained and was content with his Grandpa was born in Bradford in life. He has taught me to be happy 1910 and, by the time he was four, with what I have and not to be greedy, Britain had gone to war and his father but I would like him still to be living was killed in France. His mother now with us, as he could tell me about the had to provide for her family of three times he remembered before the First boys and one girl, and Grandpa was World War and the Russian Revolu- made to earn money, even when he tion. was at school. He was paid by Jew- ish neighbours to light their fires on George Walker Y8 Saturdays and this was how he got to know a Jewish boy called Solly, who became his best friend. Grandpa’s childhood was harsh Tomek Pozniac Y4 because, after his father’s death, the family had very little income and so he was forced to leave school at the age of twelve in order to work. His mother had a quick temper and unusual ideas about discipline: when the boys were young she made them stand at the table to eat their meals. The first job Grandpa had was working as a lather boy in a Bradford barber’s shop. He went on to do a variety of jobs including being a telegraphy boy, a farm labourer and a mill worker. Eventually, he became a railway signalman and, although it was not a very exciting job, it prob- ably saved his life. When Britain went to war again with Germany, both his brothers were called up to fight. Fran- cis was shot down as he parachuted into France and Tom was killed on the last day of the war, but Grandpa was not allowed to fight because he was needed to help to keep the railways running and so he survived. As a signalman, one of his jobs was to train apprentices, but he was not very patient. One trainee kept falling asleep at work, so to teach him a lesson, Grandpa shaved off one of his eyebrows while he dozed. The boy did not realize until the next morning when he saw himself in the mirror. That was typical of Grandpa’s humour: as a little boy he had hidden his own grandfather’s wooden leg so that he could not get out of bed, Felix Yarwood Y12 and once, when he had been made to take his younger brother, Francis, for a walk, he had told him to chase after some ducks. Grandpa laughed as the

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Jake Rathbone Y13

Katie Burness Y11

Laura Powell Y11 Joe Bibbey Y12

On the day that I was born On the day that I was born … Seven rainbows formed a glorious arch over the hospital where my tiny body lay, A lonely mulberry tree in the Highlands sprouted seringa and bowed down to the ground, A pop concert in Mongolia suddenly played a Haydn concerto, The leaning tower of Pisa straightened and the Wall of China appeared in the Mediterranean Sea, And Neil Armstrong sprinkled moon dust over the cot while Charlie Chaplin did handstands on the bedside cabinet.

On the day that I was born … Everybody from the Beano stopped being naughty and Wallace and Gromit insisted on making a cooker from the lampshade, A capybara in Asia sprouted fluorescent green and orange stripes and elephants trumpeted the news to the world, Coral reefs spelt my full name whilst all the sharks went vegetarian, Saturn gave Neptune its rings and the constellation Gemini spelt Happy Birthday, And Prince William went in a helicopter all over the world with a tail flag saying “WILLIAM EDWARD FOX IS BORN!”

William Fox

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Rachelle Eiselt Y11

Ashley Hinchcliffe Y13

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Arts & Philosophical Society A wide range of external speakers vis- ited the Monday lunchtime meetings for members of the Sixth Form. These included the Head of BBC Religion, Michael Wakelin (pictured); Guardian North’s education correspondent, David Ward; Head of Composition at the Royal Northern College of Music, Adam Gorb; Whitbread award-win- ning poet, Michael Symmons Roberts; and local landscape historian and publisher, Richard Pursloe. Members of staff also provided some lively sessions on such varied subjects as Greek Vases, the Turner Prize, and Holocaust Literature. Pupils who attended the sessions found them stimulating and appreci- ated the opportunity to think about subjects beyond the confines of the curriculum. It was pleasing to see pupils contributing so well to the question and answer sessions, always raising points that demonstrated their thoughtfulness and engagement with to Easter with healthy numbers of field of 7CJAF, whilst Hendrik Ratigan, the issues under discussion. mainly (but not exclusively) Year 7 8CAM, won the corresponding chess RHR and Year 8 boys playing both games. knockout final. Numbers did decline with the onset of the summer. Pupils could receive GL/ZA tuition in the rules and finer points of Chess and Go Club Go as well as continue to challenge Junior Chess As the title suggests, a Go Section was one another (and also Mr Laurence) introduced into the programme of over the chess board. On occasions, The term’s only friendly victory re- extra-curricular activities this year, en- there were visits by other members sulted in a resounding win at Stock- thusiastically run by Mr Ahmed along- of staff; Mr Carpenter turned out to port GS by 18½ boards to 9½. Coach side the traditional chess run by Mr be a shockingly good Go player, and Mr Ireland was rightly pleased with Laurence. Demolition of its previous Mr O’Donnell and Mr Colville showed the squad’s improvement since last base meant the club moved to M13 their skills in chess. year when they lost and then drew and, as an experiment, the club re- Towards the end of the year, tour- their matches against the same op- mained open right through the year; naments were organized and a Go ponents. Several players also acquit- there was a real buzz from September competition was won by Liam Had- ted themselves well at the AJIS Chess Congress held at Bolton School. The most notable performance came from Daniel Southern of 4JC, who won 3½ of his five matches to become cham- pion of the U9A class, an outstanding achievement. Other members of the successful squad were Ben Winrow, Tom Eastgate, Karl Southern, Jonathan Pinches, Ben Cree, James Ireland, Jake Phillips, Toby Spencer Pickup and Siraj Lyons. GJS

King’s Karate The King’s Karate club has been up and running for a year and has been enjoyed by a number of sixth formers. Taking place during Tuesday lunch- times, pupils have not only learned ki- hon (basics) including different kicks, blocks and punches, but also kata

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(a set sequence of movements) and and made bouncing custard balls kumite (controlled fighting and fight- and an edible volcano. The year was ing techniques). Many pupils have started by thinking about what a sci- shown great potential in all aspects of entist is like, and the discovery that a karate, and have made good progress scientist is exactly like us. throughout the year. It has proven Thanks must go to the Year 8 to be not only a good form of exer- monitors, Hanja Dickenson and Laura cise and flexibility training, but also a Bennett, who made sure that instruc- good stress buster, especially around tions were followed and goggles were the busy exam periods. The club will worn. Next year, this dedicated band continue to run next year. of young scientists will join the senior Science Club, where they are sure to continue to enjoy Science. its very own Nemo. The purchase Spanish Club of this tank was funded by a very The Spanish Club at Fence Avenue AJB generous donation from Friends of held a Spanish Art event in June dur- King’s. New additions to Zoological ing which pupils learnt a combination Club are two Leopard Geckos: Saffron Zoological Club of Spanish vocabulary relating to art- and Topaz. These beautiful creatures ists and paintings, as well as practis- Every lunchtime, the Biology Depart- love gorging on a diet of and ing how to buy tickets to visit an art ment at Fence Avenue is open to lessons are frequently serenaded by gallery in Spain. They studied paint- groups of keen zoologists from across their tropical tunes. Finally, we must ings and practised the techniques of the year groups. So why is the Biology some notable Spanish artists, such as Department such a great place to visit Picasso and Dali. The occasion was at lunchtime, you may ask? The de- organised jointly by Spanish teacher, partment is rich in biodiversity, which Miss Smalley and by Mrs Threlfall, the girls can come and join. Firstly, we who teaches Art, and it was a very have the snakes: Pythagoras, Pluto, successful cross-curricular event. Artemis, Rhea and Kuiper. All are Cali- fornian Corn snakes which love to be handled and are all characters in their not forget the Guinea Pigs: Rolo and Year 7 Science Club own right. Caramel, the stars of the show. Cara- The Year 7 girls have proved to be Then there are the fish. We have a mel and Rolo have a very good life: very keen scientists and have proved cold water tank stocked full of Gold- they graze on the lawn in the morn- their abilities in all aspects of Sci- fish, including Elvis the one-eyed fish! ing outside the Hall, then come in at ence. Over the course of three terms, We also have a tropical tank, but most lunchtime to receive lots of TLC from the group explored many areas: for impressive of all is our Marine tank. the girls. example, they grew different types of The Marine Tank is fast becoming These animals require a lot of care. seeds; used forensic testing to find a fantastic mini ecosystem, stocked out who did what at a crime scene; with anemones, starfish, shrimps and

The girls play a significant role in caring for them, along with the help and support from a very dedicated Biology Technician. Zoological Club continues to thrive and grow and I look forward to reporting on our lat- est additions next year. HLB

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gift of a hand print, fashioned from order to raise funds for the Meningitis Infant School dough, decorated and personally Trust. This was a fun way in which our Year 1 in Blackpool wrapped. three and four year olds did their bit As part of their topic work on The to promote awareness of meningitis. Seaside, Year 1 went to Blackpool to Visitor from the Dog’s Trust The children were awarded stickers compare a modern seaside holiday In October, both Reception classes and certificates to celebrate their with one from the Victorian age. This had a special visitor, Angela Madigan, achievement. valuable educational outing allowed from the Dog’s Trust, who brought the children to experience first-hand along her dog, Sally, to show to the Axel Scheffler – Author visit a seaside holiday, and enjoy pastimes children. The children played some On Monday 9 June Mr. Axel Scheffler, common to both modern and past games with Sally and learnt about all an acclaimed illustrator and author of ages. the things a dog needs. They were children’s books such as The Gruf- allowed to stroke Sally, and they all falo, Room on the Broom and Jingle St Michael’s Church enjoyed her visit. Jangle Jungle, visited. During his In September, Year 1 children enjoyed visit, Mr Scheffler (pictured) told the a visit to St. Michael’s Church. They MacMillan Coffee Morning children a story, drawing illustrations looked at all the different features of In September, the Infant School as he went. These drawings were raf- the Church; climbed right to the top hosted their annual Coffee Morning fled during our annual charity coffee where they had a bird’s eye view of to help raise money for MacMillan morning to raise funds for MacMillan the inside of the building. They learnt Cancer Relief. There was even greater Cancer Relief. about bell ringers and became choris- excitement about it this year as the After the story telling session, Mr ters for a while. event was combined with the Infants’ Scheffler signed individual books in tenth birthday celebrations. There return for a donation to charity. This Town and Countryside walk were many distinguished guests, event raised £121.90 and King’s In- Year 1 children set off on a glorious including past staff who had helped fants also donated £150.00 to MacMil- sunny morning to visit the local coun- to set up the Infants’ Division in 1997. lan Cancer Relief. tryside, the first of two walks to cover Pupils from the very first cohort were the topic of ‘Town and Countryside’. also invited to share their memories RSPB Coombes Valley The view from the top of The Hollins with the newer intakes. On Friday 16 May, Year 1 visited RSPB was brilliant and showed many differ- Year Two children served drinks Coombes Valley Nature Reserve. The ent features of the landscape. and sold raffle tickets. The guests first activity was a senses walk, and were treated to songs from the Infant the pupils listened to a wide range of Indian life Choir and the event was a great suc- bird song. They also used their other Year 2 children learned about life in cess, raising over £627 for the charity. senses, (apart from taste), to find out India for their topic work. To finish about the environment. this topic off, Mrs Coyne was invited Toddle Waddle This was followed by stream dip- to tell the children of her trips to On Friday 25 April, the Nursery ping in Coombes Brook and an invesi- India and Sri Lanka. She brought in Class children dressed up as ducks gation of the meadows’ minibeasts. photos of her journeys, Indian clothes and waddled, hopped, jumped and for the children and staff to try on, skipped around the school field in and described her amazing holiday: the children were enthralled. There was Indian food for lunch that day, and Mrs Coyne stayed to eat with the Year 2 children and staff.

The Sensory Centre A wonderful time was enjoyed when Nursery staff visited the Sensory Cen- tre on the Hurdsfield Industrial Estate with the school’s three year olds. The bubble lights, trampolines, tunnels, musical ball pool and mats enabled the children to explore a number of their senses. The children acted out rhymes, went on a bear hunt and generally let off steam in a safe and secure environment.

Nursery Grandparents’ Day Grandparents’ Day was in September, when Grandparents and carers were invited into class for a musical session with actions and instruments. The Nursery children had each made a

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10th Birthday Celebrations drew. Enzo and his assistant Salvatore, King’s Infants celebrated their 10th made three different types of pasta birthday with several events through- and the children were fascinated by out the year. Commemorative mer- the electronic pasta machine. The chandise was sold and there were two children also made their own version special visits. of tiramisu. ‘Circusology’ came and taught a va- NMP riety of circus tricks, such as juggling and balancing on stilts. Nursery – People who help us Then, to conclude this memorable Our topic about People Who Help Us year, there was a visit from ‘Gauntlet’, would not be complete without a visit with a selection of birds of prey, in- from the Macclesfield Fire Brigade. cluding a vulture, a caracara and many This year, we were particularly fortu- other fascinating creatures. nate as two appliances arrived with eight firefighters. The children had a Reception Airport and Pilot visit wonderful time sitting in the engines, The Reception classes have been aiming water at targets with the hose learning about the Airport and two pipes and dressing up in the fire- countries, America and Australia. fighter uniforms. As the fire engines They were visited by Mr. Harbige who left the school premises, they flashed works at Manchester Airport as a pilot their sirens - to the excitement of all. and many girls and boys have now de- JH cided to become pilots. In May, there was a follow-up visit to Manchester Year One – Italian Day Northern Dragons Airport Aviation Viewing park. The The children in 1NP enjoyed a taste In January, Year Two pupils were tour took the pupils onto a training of Italy this year, with a visit from two visited by a company called ‘Northern 'plane, and they also dressed up as Italian chefs from the famous ‘Osteria Dragons’, who taught Tai Chi and the bird scarers, firefighters and pilots. Mauro’ restaurant in Mottram St. An- five elements of Chinese medicine. ES They also did some lion dancing which the pupils later performed. Par- ents, children and staff also enjoyed dim sum and refreshments. ELW

Junior Division AJIS Quiz Competition The Junior School’s quiz team of Jack Qualtrough (Captain), Laura Em- brey, Edward McKee, Emily Mound and Karl Southern came a very close second place in the AJIS Quiz com- petition held at St Mary’s College, Crosby. The team scored consistently well, receiving full marks on the Hol- lywood round. Sadly, two errors cost the team first place, which went to Merchant Taylor’s School, Crosby. GJS

AJIS Sings Mrs Lea and Mr Harding accompanied 12 Year 6 choristers to Cheadle Hulme School to take part in the inaugural AJIS Sings Festival. Here they joined with children from 15 other NW inde- pendent schools to rehearse and sing together a selection of songs. The CD produced as a result is a testimony to the excellence of the young musicians and the teaching they receive.

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Book Week FoKJI Art Exhibition The Junior School pupils enjoyed a The second FoKJI Art Exhibition book-themed week in March. Many proved to be another success as the activities and competitions were Main Hall was turned into an art gal- introduced during the week which lery displaying over 350 ‘priceless’ included decorating classroom doors works of art. The children enjoyed as the front cover of a book, a Big looking at their own work and those Read Challenge, visits from parents of their friends and many parents and Senior staff who told the chil- took the opportunity to purchase dren about their favourite books and their children’s beautifully framed a Book Character Dressing Up Day. ‘masterpieces’. Dennis the Menace, Cruella de Ville, Dracula and Frodo the Hobbit happily Russian Club rubbed shoulders and it gave the chil- Russian club continued with the dren a chance to share their favourite children learning how to find things characters. in a town, talk about the weather and A highlight of the week was the to count in Russian. They have also three-day visit of the poet, David enjoyed watching Russian cartoons Horner, who led a poetry workshop and listening to Russian folk songs. with each class. The children had the chance to read some of their poems Styal Mill during assemblies and also really The Year 3 students and teachers enjoyed listening to his work. About were blessed with great weather for fifty children chose to give up watch- their trip to Styal Mill. The day trip sponse to the Sport Relief Challenge. ing television and playing computer was designed to complement the On the penultimate day of term, just games during Book Week, opting to Science and Geography curriculum, about every Infant and Junior School enjoy extra reading time instead. focusing in the morning on a study of pupil took part in physical exercise to AJL the River Bollin whilst in the after- raise funds for Sport Relief. A course noon the children had collected and was set up - one mile for Juniors and examined minibeasts from the pond a half-mile for Infants - and all were and woodland areas. encouraged to walk, jog or run the course. The day was also designated Macclesfield Museum as a non-uniform day, which raised ex- The treasures of Marianne Brockle- tra funds: the final sum raised by this hurst were the focus of the Year 3 An- sponsored event was £2209.80. cient Egyptian study at Macclesfield GJS museum. The children dressed as Egyptians as they were shown many Junior Skiing Holiday fascinating artefacts. In the An Easter Day departure from Fence afternoon, all the children Avenue in thick snow set the tone for learned how papyrus was the week. The trip left Macclesfield made and had the chance to on time and the journey to Le Corbier make their own to take home. via Birmingham and Grenoble was JP trouble-free. There was clearly a lot of snow in the resort too and we had Junior Charity the best snow conditions of the entire During the October Open Morn- season. ing, the Café du Roi (situated in the The routines of the holiday were soon Infant Hall and operated by Madame established and everyone coped well Johnson supported by several willing with the early starts and the boot Year 5 children) raised £136, which room scramble. Towards the end of was presented to the international aid the week we were even early for the 9 charity Medecins sans Frontieres. am ski school! The morning sessions In the spring term, Junior School worked up a good appetite for lunch fundraisers collected £600 for the back at the hotel and enabled us to Hope 4 the World charity which has a recharge the batteries for the after- project to ‘Build a School in Burma’, noon ski. and also to provide training for teach- The groups made excellent ers, doctors and dentists. Mrs Kate progress and improved their skiing Beavis, together with Carol May, at- standard: the ‘beginners’ group had tended an assembly to show pictures to be renamed as ‘improvers’. of the project, to thank the children Apres-ski activities followed the and to collect the donation. afternoon ski lessons and included A positive approach to sporting closely contested competitions such activities was exemplified in the re- as snow sculpting in the hotel garden.

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The results were interesting, in some the Buxton Road crossing, ably mar- been expended, the results were: 1st: cases impressive - and in others, shalled by Mrs Ord, Mrs Lea and Mrs Tatton; 2nd: Gawsworth; 3rd: Capes- hilarious. Following the evening meal, Soutter. Upon arrival at the half-way thorne; 4th: Adlington. evening activities included a town point at Tegg’s Nose, refreshments MKW trail, quiz night and even a night back and a rest were gratefully received. on the slopes to watch a torchlight The second half of the walk provided Manor Adventure weekend procession of ski instructors descend an even more pleasant walking ex- Year 4 headed for Shropshire for their the mountain to the sound of Ravel’s perience as the group headed down annual adventure weekend in May. A Bolero. past Tegg’s Nose Reservoir, the village record number of students took part Lots of fun, lots of snow and lots of Langley, Macclesfield Golf Course in the trip and enjoyed a mixed bag of happy memories made Le Corbier and along Macclesfield Canal towards of weather from soggy assault courses 2008 a resounding success. the finish line. to sunny zip-wires. The children DCB MKW had a great time exploring the huge Manor site and getting used to sleep- Junior Division Harvest Assembly Junior School Talent Show ing in dormitories. There was hardly For the first time, the whole Jun- After weeks of rehearsals in their a moment to catch their breath as ior Division combined together to respective year groups, the Talent they started the first of nine activities celebrate the harvest in the Main Show took place on the afternoon of just an hour and a half after arriving. Hall. It was very uplifting to see all Friday, 27 June. Almost 30 acts were Abseiling and climbing were on the 370 or so Junior and Infant children on display this year, with the audience menu, as was a very wet underground together, supported by 30 staff, with a being treated to talent from all four maze, canoeing and kayaking. One real sense of celebration. The Nursery year groups. Highlights in the lower group got to try out a brand new children even joined in for a short juniors included David Jessop with activity called crate stacking, which while before going back to their own ‘Astrajacks’, a complex string twirl- involved teetering on a growing pile activities. ing routine. In the upper juniors the of crates, with friends (and a large bag We also enjoyed a talk from Mrs biggest crowd pleaser was the ‘Tango’ of sand) managing the safety rope. Jenny Eades of St Paul’s Church. The performed by Henry Reavey and Everyone had a wonderful time and produce was delivered to the local Adam Russ. This was a most enjoyable most tried things they didn’t realise Salvation Army, Macclesfield Care & afternoon of entertainment they were brave enough to do, at Concern (who look after homeless MKW least once over the weekend. VA

PGL Boreatton Park A party of 85 Year 5 and Year 6 children and accompanying staff set off for an activity weekend at PGL’s centre at Boreatton Park, Shropshire, with a dire weather forecast cloud- ing their excitement. Thankfully, the heavy, thundery showers saved themselves for convenient moments. Eight events filled an action-packed weekend: low ropes, climbing, rifle shooting, kayak canoeing, zipwire, orienteering and giant swing. The latter activity proved to be the most popular as pairs of children were hauled 15 metres in the air by their fellow group members only to be released in a stomach-churning arc to the delight of the watching audience. GJS youngsters) and to the elderly resi- Junior Sports Day PGL French Trip dents of nearby Winlow Flats. Unfortunately, this year’s Sports Day In September, Year 5 and Year 6 was hampered by inclement weather children travelled to Northern France Junior School Walk conditions, with only the Field Events for an activity holiday weekend. On On Tuesday, 1 July, a 350-strong taking place in the morning. arrival, the children were eager to contingent of pupils, teachers and Each pupil took part in 3 events, settle into the accommodation before parents set off on its annual walk with the choices being the high jump evening games and fun entertain- through 6 miles of Cheshire coun- (Years 5 and 6) or vertical jump (Years ment. tryside. With Mr Walton and the Year 3 and 4), long jump, Wellington boot On Saturday, the party travelled to 3 pupils setting a brisk pace, each throw and the cricket ball/rounders the local town of Montreuil to visit checkpoint in the first half of the walk ball throw. the market and walk around the city was passed through quickly, including After a great deal of effort had walls. After lunch came an inspection

53 Infant & Junior of a chocolate factory, sampling some The group was met by a Viking ing sticks as props both to emphasise hand-made examples. called Wulf and shown in to a hall the action and to beat out the tick of On Sunday, the group experienced with trestle tables and benches. the clock. activities on the PGL site with their Everyone, including the parents, put The complex narrative was im- group leaders. Then they went to the on a Viking dress or tunic, belt and aginatively presented by only eight beach at Boulogne for lunch, before headwear. actors but their timing and charac- visiting the Sea Life Centre, which Year 4 then set off for the village terization was superb, keeping the was really impressive with every kind where they met Astrid. Wulf explained children’s attention throughout. The of sea creature on display. There was that the children were new Viking only whispers heard were from pupils even a show from the seals. settlers who would like to join the vil- discussing what might happen next. The highlight of the trip was the lage. They set to work in their groups, AJL evening disco, held at a local disco- hoeing the ground for planting crops, thèque complete with lighting, music learning guard drills, making pottery Year 5 Trip to Bramall Hall and games before the party left the lamps, collecting firewood, cleaning On 4 June 2008, Year 5 visited Bramall site on Monday morning. out the houses and making bread. Hall as part of their history topic on Everyone enjoyed the experience: At lunch time the new settlers were the Tudors. for some, it was their first taste of invited to a feast by My Lady. There The first activity was in the ball- France. was a delicious vegetable soup and room where tour guide, Andy, intro- Nathan Wanjau 6MW bread, cheese pasty, salad, apple, duced several different Tudor instru- and biscuits to eat. During the meal ments and the pupils all had a go at Year 4 Book Club the children told jokes and sang and playing them. They formed their own Members of the Year 4 Book Club danced for My Lady. Tudor band. They also tried Tudor met after school, with Mrs Cole and Before they left the Viking vil- dancing: the girls were much more Mrs Ord, to discuss books chosen lage the children all went into the successful at this than the boys. and read by members of the club. Longhouse and had a look around, They also visited the drawing room Other activities included drawing and comparing it to their own homes. The where they met some ‘real’ Tudor writing about characters in the books, fire made it very smoky and made people: Peg, the servant and Mistress making word searches, writing stories everyone’s eyes sting. After that, Year Cecily. We were able to ask them and making book name plates. 4 took off the Viking clothes, and questions about their lives and about waved goodbye to Wulf and Astrid. the Tudors in general, which was use- Year 4 Chester Museum ful exam revision. Year 4 visited Chester Museum, where Tom’s Midnight Garden The pupils learnt about how Tudor they engaged in several educational In January, Years 5 and 6 visited the houses were made, were able to put activities. These included sorting Library Theatre in Manchester to together joints and also made wattle pieces of stones, shells, pottery, coal watch a dramatic adaptation of Tom’s and daub walls - but without the and bones; grinding herbs; looking Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce. dung. at Roman jars, amphorae and kitchen The stage was set with a giant clock The final activity was a visit to utensils; and making mosaics. Of all face, with hands that moved to show the chapel where they talked about these, the one I liked best was making the passing of time, and on which all weddings and religious change under mosaics. Later, Alasdair put on metal the action took place the Tudors, and wrote with quills and armour, including a sword, shield, The story was presented through ink. The weather was so pleasant that javelin and helmet. dialogue, music and movement with a the pupils ate their packed lunches By now we were getting hungry, ‘chorus’, shrouded in long cloaks and on the field outside the hall before but luckily it was lunchtime. After- hats, that represented and recreated returning to school. wards we went downstairs and a the mystery of the story, using walk- Roman soldier told us to line up like soldiers and we walked off through the whole of Chester. The soldier was called Marcus and he told us to shout, ‘Sin, sin, sin, dex, sin!’ We visited the amphitheatre where the Romans used to watch fights, and were also told about how to use a Ro- man toilet, not a thing I really wanted to learn about! Back at the museum, we complet- ed a quiz; had a look at a model of the Roman fort at Deva and at Roman locks and keys. Emily Underwood and James Scott 4JC Year 4 Viking village trip Year 4 visited the Viking Village of Houlgate at Murton Park, near York, on Monday, 28 April.

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and Laing dominating the breakdown, together with outstanding work at the 1st XV but the horse had already bolted and breakdown from the back row won A real roller coaster of a season began the game was lost. Circumstances can the game in horrible conditions. The on a high note as a squad of largely always make away fixtures difficult, defensive work from the backs, with upper sixth players, hardened after especially against quality sides, but Lowndes to the fore was also impres- the tour to Argentina, produced there was consternation amongst sive in this game. good wins against Bishop Vesey’s coaching staff when the side again The variable performances con- and MGS and a narrow and slightly failed to start, this time at home tinued in the run up to Christmas. unlucky away loss to QEGS Wakefield, against a capable Stonyhurst fifteen. Trent College were defeated in a a fixture that over the last 5 years has Once again a second half rally oc- poor performance where total scrum produced some tight and thrilling curred, but, again, it was too late. dominance from the hard working games. Initially, indications about the During this period, a number of combination of Whiteley, T Taylor and side suggested a strong and mobile issues became apparent: with the Bryant was not used particularly well. pack with obvious scrum, lineout and exception of Morrissey, who was ex- However, this game also featured real breakdown ability and some power emplary in this department, there was determination and some quality at- and pace in the backs. There was, a lack of leadership and clear decision tacking running from Taylor, a recent however, a lack of an obvious play making and senior players were not convert from hooker to centre, who maker at half back or in the centres taking responsibility for the direction was beginning to find his feet in at- and back row. and management of the team on the tack and defence. However, the roller The season then took a down turn field. The ‘bits and pieces’ were func- coaster continued with a toothless with an away loss at Lancaster Gram- tioning but the whole machine wasn’t away defeat to a typically determined, mar school; there is nothing new in working well. During this period, but limited Wirral GS and an away suffering a defeat at Lancaster and some serious self reflection had taken draw at Adam’s GS which featured certainly a traffic-induced late arrival place and the reward was a very pleas- two very good backs tries from Taylor did not help, but the simple fact is a ing victory against the highly rated and Lowndes and the emergence of competent and confident side failed St Ambrose XV where a dominant Harding at fly-half. Harding’s arrival to start and the result was a twenty forward performance, featuring top allowed the speedy Swetman to move point half time deficit. A huge second quality lineout work from Nicholson into the full back slot, which provided half effort was made, with Morrissey and jumpers Lacey and Rowbotham, more pace from broken field situa-

55 Rugby tions. This game also featured some at Rosslyn Park, three wins and one with effective and regular practice unusual law interpretations: ultimate- loss to the powerful Coleg Sir Gar led look to improve its record. ly, we escaped with a draw. to our elimination before the knock RGD As the season had progressed, po- out stages. Finally, the Sedbergh Tens sitional changes had taken place, with were cancelled after the first day due VIth Form Girls’ Rugby Lacey moving back to second row to adverse weather. and Laing to number eight. Similarly, This season was unusual in that it We soon realised that we were going Stott-Sugden moved from front row saw some significant highs and also to have some strong competition to the back row in an attempt to take some difficult times, but at all times and, as we watched the girls from more advantage of his powerful ball this group of players worked hard, St Joseph’s who were going to be carrying. Year 11 students Gradon being positive and enthusiastic in hosting, walk into the hall, knew that and Brooks were also playing well their approach. They were, in short we were certainly not the largest of and forcing themselves into conten- a pleasure to be involved with and rugby teams. The thought of our first tion. Injuries in the backs had also on behalf of all the coaching staff, we tournament the next day seemed a taken their toll and Kennedy, also would like to offer our best wishes for little daunting. One of their players, from Year 11 played well. The team the future. who soon became known both to now had rather better structure and the girls and others in the sixth form awareness, but confidence was, not DMH/PJP as ‘Sasha the Basher’ was an up and surprisingly, fragile. However, a gritty coming England player, with a lot away win over Arnold, played in very more experience than us and we had 2nd XV difficult conditions, did much to only had a few weeks’ rugby practice rebuild a shaky state of mind. Once out on the field with Mr Halewood again, the pack were dominant, but This was a mixed season, but the side and Mr Williams. lazy defence led to us conceding two recovered from a very shaky start to However, the tournament went a tries, which made the game more of a win three of its last four games against lot better than expected for both the contest than was necessary. However, traditionally difficult opponents. The A and B teams with everyone adjust- continued forward pressure and a euphoria of the early season victory ing quickly, and we soon started to composed place kicking display from against Bishop Vesey School quickly play as if we had been a team for Taylor, together with a well worked dissipated as heavy defeats by QEGS years. With the A team finding some try saw us through. Again though, Wakefield, Lancaster RGS and Stony- new confidence after their first two the side gave hints of its real quality hurst brought the side back to reality. matches, they were ready to play St a week later with a comprehensive Sandwiched in between, was that Joseph’s and they beat them, which victory over Lymm HS which saw half rarest of results, a 0-0 draw against meant that King’s had the winning backs Harding and McGhee decision Manchester, a game for the connois- team of the tournament. making effectively, allowing the side seur! Mid-season victories over St It was rugby practice every Tuesday to dominate field position and con- Ambrose and Adams were matched night from then on, with both Mr struct good tries. by defeats at the hands of Wirral and Halewood and Mr Williams trying to After Christmas, the short term and Trent, before the final victories over teach us much needed tactics and giv- poor weather saw only two fixtures. Arnold, Bradford and Merchant Tay- ing tips that would help in our second Merchant Taylors’ Crosby were de- lors’, Lymm being the only reverse in tournament, which was to take place feated in a determined performance the run-in to the end of the season. in March at Giggleswick. As March that saw us overcoming injuries and The statistics tell the tale of the approached, we had developed more the lack of a discernible off-side line; season: the traditionally stronger as a team and were ready. Once again whilst a much postponed game saw a schools generally had too much for it was a very successful tournament, pleasing victory over Bradford which the side to cope with although skills with the A team winning it, and the B featured solid defence and some and morale improved as the year team playing very well. creativity in attack to add to good progressed. Leaky defence, especially The next tournament was to take all-round performance from winger weak individual tackling, led to the place in Berkhamstead, so both Mr Wales. concession of many points in three of Halewood and Mr Williams prepared The 7-aside season was sadly the defeats, an aspect the side worked themselves for a weekend away to limited in its scope this year; a short hard to rectify. At the other end of the take us down there to play. Some of half term and wet conditions saw only pitch, the team occasionally found it the team were missing for various three tournaments. We were short difficult to break down defences and reasons, so this tournament was not of practice at the North of England struggled to convert pressure into quite as successful as the previous sevens and performed adequately points. Nevertheless, the spirit of the ones had been. With girls playing in without ever threatening the big players was positive and some players both A team and B team matches, names. However, ten days later saw a were rightly promoted into the senior they soon began to run out of the different performance at Stonyhurst, side with success; when the side’s key energy needed for some of the hard- when the final was reached having se- players win 1st XV places, there will est and toughest competition yet. cured a group win with a draw against inevitably be a knock-on effect. Unfortunately, King’s were not able to Bradford GS; Hymers and Auden- Many of the squad will return next come out as the winners this time. shaw were defeated in the knock out year all the better, and wiser, for the The final tournament was at stages, before a very good perform- exposure at this level; with luck, the Rosslyn Park and was the largest yet, ance against Sedburgh nevertheless squad can build on its experience and taking place over two days. The team saw defeat. In the national sevens left school at lunch time on Wednes-

56 Rugby day 12th March and started the long This year has been a great one for this year but that his defence is solid. journey to Kingston. The next day girls’ rugby at King’s: the squad has Yet, this season has not always we were up and out early and it was thoroughly enjoyed it and looks for- been champagne rugby and we have when we arrived at the pitches that ward to what next season brings. not always been on the right side of we realised the scale of the tourna- the result. Our heaviest loss, and I ment, as both the boys’ and girls’ Hollie Kimber feel our most telling time, was our rugby teams were playing in one area. drubbing by Sedburgh when we lost Our matches started well and, 50-0. However, we did not let this U16 facing some tough opposition, we get us down; we trained hard during managed to beat the first team in our This season has been one of mixed the week and we beat MGS the week group. Next came the hard part, as we feelings. We have had longevity in after. Also, unlike last season, this faced the toughest team in the group cup competitions, reaching the final one has been without silver, despite who had to be beaten in order for us of two, one being the Cheshire cup being in two finals. We all took this as to reach the next round on Friday. and the semi-final of another. We encouragement because it showed After our team talk, given by our cap- had a good 15-aside season, only promise for next season. tain, Ashley, and vice captain, Char- losing two games in our “friendly” I would like to say thank you to all lotte, we ran out onto the pitch and fixtures. We also had a great coach in the boys for making those hard yards quickly realised that this was a team Mr Halewood, with his blunt, truth- this year and to Mr Halewood and all that wanted to go through as much ful approach and fiery team talks the staff who have coached us, but as we did, and that was prepared to at half time. He taught us never to let us not forget the supporters. We play slightly dirtier than us. Everyone give up: a lesson most clearly em- greatly appreciate your continued put in energy and determination, phasised when we came back from encouragement: thank you for always but, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough losing at half time against Calday to showing up, whatever the weather. and we were beaten by East Norfolk, end up putting around 70 points on who went on to win the tournament. our total. We have also seen many Matthew King Going into our last match, we kept players develop: an obvious example our heads up and were determined would be both our hookers. Tommy U15 to win. As the final whistle went, we Taylor has shown his quality by being were elated that we had won, but we picked for the first team this year, a This has been a great season of rugby, had not done enough to go through great achievement, whilst Nick Bianco with many highs – for example, reach- to the next round. We journeyed made the transition from prop to ing the last 16 of the Daily Mail Vase, home the next day, exhausted and hooker and played for the first team - and lows, as we watched two key frustrated at being beaten by the win- this year in his new role. Harry Stott players being stretchered off early in ning team. has shown not only his offensive skills the season. It has also been enjoyable

57 Rugby to see players coming up from the B U13 U12 team to play key roles throughout the season, especially Sam Travis, who U13A The rugby season finally closed deservedly won the James Painton After a disappointing start to the what was a very promising beginning Trophy for the most improved player. season, with defeats against Bishop for all of the boys involved. Scrum-half was strongly contested, Vesey, Manchester GS and QEGS Initially, September saw a number with four people playing in the Wakefield, the team improved of ‘eager to impress’ individuals who position: George Drury and Johnny dramatically, with some outstanding had a range of experience, ability and Stubbs were unable to play due performances. Their commitment knowledge of the game. By April, it to injuries, with James Board and to training and their natural physical was obvious that these individuals Alex Hughan stepping up to cover development ensured that, by the had developed and improved a vast for them, with both making a good end of the season, the team was able amount and there is no reason why impact on the team, and bossing the to employ an expansive style of rugby they can’t go on to be a successful forwards well. in attack alongside a tight defensive year group next season. After a very disappointing loss alignment, which resulted in some The squad scored an average of 20 to Sandbach in the Daily Mail Cup, excellent matches. points per game, conceding just over the team bounced back with by far There were narrow defeats against half that number in the 14 fixtures the best performance of the season excellent opposition. Lancaster GS played. The A Squad had their most against Mount Saint Mary’s in the (19-20), Bradford GS (31-33), in the fi- notable victory in a 22-37 away win Vase, winning 19 - 3 at a newly built nal of the festival, St Ambrose College against local rivals, MGS. The B squad £2.5 million sports ground. The (5-10) (and in the semi final of the was, unfortunately, not quite as suc- whole team played brilliantly, but Will Cheshire Cup to Wilmslow (15-22)), cessful, but were still highly competi- Hanson's precise kicking and two well but what excellent games of rugby tive players, scoring an average of 15 worked tries from Johnny Marsden they were with each of the first two points per game and conceding just and Elliot Howarth-Johnson complet- agonisingly lost on the last play of the over 20 points from the ten fixtures, ed a well-deserved victory over a very game! in which their losing margins were good side. The 7 a-side tournaments were but slight. Notable results included Charlie Brown curtailed by the weather but the a 15-15 draw versus St. Ambrose, a squad was outstanding at Solihull, narrow defeat at the hands of Wirral losing narrowly in the final to War- Grammar 25-26 and an emphatic vic- U14 wick School. In atrocious conditions tory over St. Edwards College 37 – 7. This year the team had very mixed at Rosslyn Park, the team easily won Over 60 boys participated in rugby results. The year started off on a high their group, but lost in the last 16. fixtures this season, nearly two thirds with a closely fought match against Outstanding individuals provided of the year group total, and a great Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School in keen competition for the Nelson testament to their enthusiasm and which King’s came out on top with Trophy with Jonny Kenny at number commitment. It is difficult to give a 10–7 victory. The next matches 8, a powerful destructive forward who special mention for outstanding against QEGS Wakefield and Sed- scored many tries; Henry Ravenscroft achievement, as all players accounted bergh School were fiercely contested, at scrum half, a non-stop distributor for themselves well and performed but did not go the team’s way. and tackler (and talker!); Harry Hay- valiantly. After these two matches, the team ward, a strong, quick winger, whose From the A squad, Mathew Stubbs knuckled down to training. Eventu- confidence improved greatly over emerged as a physical force at 12, ally, King’s was rewarded with a 29–17 the season; and Ben Marsden, a fine showing an all round ability, both win against Wirral Grammar School. all-round centre, who put fear into in attack and defence. James Parker This showed an improvement in the the opposition in attack and defence. was solid at full-back; being one of forwards’ urgency to ruck and dem- The trophy, however, went to Tom the shorter boys in the squad cer- onstrated the increasing skills of the Hudson, (fly half and captain), who tainly did not cause any detriment backs. This improving maturity led to showed a maturity on the field in his to his self-belief and confidence in a closely fought match against Trent organization and leadership, as well contact. With the heart of a lion, he College, with a final score of 12–17, as having excellent individual qualities made many try-saving tackles and and to a 10–10 draw against Arnold in attack and defence. last-ditch attempts at preventing op- School. position scoring opportunities. Ciaran The team had a resounding win U13B McLaughlin, after a long stint learning against St Edwards College with a The Under 13B suffered from cancel- his trade in the B squad, eventually final score of 34–5, illustrating the lations due to weather conditions and made a step up the ladder, perform- progress made over the year only played 10 matches, 5 of which ing well in the back-row. The B squad The final match was against an Irish were won, 4 lost and 1 drawn. proved to be a good testing ground touring team, Down High School and After an excellent win at Man- with players regularly moving up. Spe- finished in a 10–10 draw. This was chester GS, performances faltered, cial mention goes to Callum Burke at probably the best match of all, show- particularly against Adams GS but the scrum half and also to George Wood: ing the skills the team learnt through season finished on a high note with both were dedicated campaigners, the year. Nick Emery was Player of the wins against Bradford GS (20-0) and narrowly missing out on A squad ac- Year. Merchant Taylors’, Crosby (17-0) tion on a number of occasions. Kamlesh Sodha AMcI/DTB PA

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high hopes of achieving success, after such an encouraging season. In the group phase, all matches were won with ease against Cheadle Hulme, King’s Chester and Merchant Taylors’ B, which sent the boys through to the Quarter-Final against Liverpool College. This proved to be a far more challenging game, with the final score being 21-12 to King’s, after a spirited fight back by Liverpool College in the second half. In the semi-final, Birken- head Prep were overcome by 21 –14, which led to the final against Kirkham Grammar School. In this match, the standard of play was tremendous, with both teams playing an exciting brand of rugby and at the end of full-time the score was 14-14. Unfortunately, extra-time proved to be a step too far for the U12A King’s players and Kirkham pulled clear and were winners by 35-14 at the end of this period. Nevertheless, a second place finish in the AJIS Cup was an excellent achievement. Just a few days later, the King’s players travelled back over to Crosby for a 9 a-side competition at St Mary’s Prep School. In the group stage of this tournament, the boys were sluggish to start with and this cost them qualification into the main competition knockout stages, as they could only beat Merchant Taylors’ B team 14-0 and draw the other match against Birkenhead Prep 0-0. This meant that the boys would have to settle for a place in the Plate Competi- tion. This proved to be much less of a challenge than they were expecting, with easy wins being recorded over St Edward’s by 21 – 0 in the quarter-final and against Rossall by 28 – 0 in the U12B semi-final. This sent the team through to the Plate Final against Merchant Taylors’, Crosby. Once again, this did Kirkham Grammar in Lancashire for not challenge the boys sufficiently Under 11 what proved to be a gruelling encoun- and they were victorious by 28 – 0. King’s experienced another success- ter between two very evenly matched This proved to be an excellent finish ful rugby season this year, with an sides. Unfortunately, this resulted in to the day, after a disappointing start, extremely talented and enthusiastic another narrow defeat 7 – 0. The ‘B’ with perhaps the most encourag- group of players in regular attendance team were also finding their feet and ing factor being that the team failed at training. recorded wins against Birkenhead to concede a point throughout the The season began with a series of Prep by 31 points to 7 and against whole tournament. 12 a-side fixtures for both the A and Kirkham Grammar by 35 –14. This was an excellent season, with B teams, with many of the latter sam- Towards the end of the Spring many players performing extremely pling competitive rugby for the very Term the ‘A’ team were involved in 7 well. This bodes well for the future first time. The A team started with a and 9 a-side competitions at Merchant development of rugby in the Senior comfortable 33-0 win against Liver- Taylors’, Crosby and St Mary’s Prep, School. Junior School Colours were pool College, followed by a narrow Crosby respectively. awarded to Alec Mantel, Joseph Hale, 5-0 defeat against Birkenhead Prep The 7 a-side competition was in Archie Thorneycroft, Rory Heywood and another win against Merchant fact the AJIS event, which had been and Jonathan Hammill this year. Taylors’, Crosby by 21-0. To round the held at the same venue for the past 4 season off, the boys travelled up to years. The King’s team entered with MKW

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just goes about his business of pre- was excellent. All the players should Boys’ Hockey venting opponents from getting into feel proud of their achievements. 1st XI the circle and then moving the ball on The 2007-2008 King’s 1st XI adhered to other players. His simple approach Indoor Team to the King’s hockey philosophy of to the game was an example to all. Friday after-school practices at Mac- individual skill used within a team Ben showed tremendous enthusiasm clesfield Leisure Centre hone stick framework but coupled this with a for the game and his team. He led skills and sharpness. A committed and love of playing: consequently, they by example and matured as a player determined group of players trained derived great pleasure from both over the season developing both his regularly for the North of England competing at, and performing to, a individual and team skills. tournament in Hull. They showed high level. In midfield, Matt Murray, Francis good ball skills and were in deter- The season started with the usual Bryant, Matthew Stringer and James mined mood at the tournament. The first round of the Cheshire Cup away Gibson were a force to be reckoned first two games were won comfortably at Sandbach. Once again, the op- with. As a holding player, Matt was against Huddersfield HC and Deeside position had had far more match without equal, always calm, brave and Ramblers HC, with some excellent practice and this, together with an a great reader of the game. Frankie play raising eyebrows from other outstanding contribution from their developed his stick skills to a very teams. Inexplicably, the next game saw England player, resulted in a defeat high level and these, together with a complete loss of form and a most when victory was perhaps too easily his excellent hockey brain, resulted unexpected defeat. The final group anticipated. The team bounced back in some outstanding contributions game was against the eventual win- with a run of seven matches in which in matches. Matthew was deceptively ners and proved to be one hurdle too they totally outplayed their opposi- skilful when linking in midfield, but, many. A disappointed team returned tion, including impressive victories on moving forward in the later stages but they could hold their heads high against Merchant Taylors’ School of the season, he turned into a formi- with the memory of their first two and Calday Grange GS. A blip against dable goalscorer and, with 21 goals, matches in which their play was quite Newcastle-under-Lyme School was was the leading scorer. James worked spectacular. followed by five straight victories tirelessly at the top of midfield. He JAD including revenge at Newcastle and was incredibly strong on the ball, excellent displays against Solihull displayed excellent stick skills and his U16 XI School and Birkenhead School. This forceful runs led to many goal scor- Overall, this was a very enjoyable momentum could not be sustained ing opportunities. These four were season with a close knit group of just and there were defeats in the second ably backed up by Fergus Lowry and 13 players, most of whom had played term against the formidable Repton Emile Broome. Fergus had very good together for a number of years. The team and the improving Birkenhead positional sense and made telling squad battled all the way through the and Calday teams. runs in attacking positions and Emile, season and although ultimately the Two tours were undertaken in when in confident mood, was able to statistics are slightly disappointing, the second term: the usual festival exploit space and create good attack- almost all the games played finished at Bath and a first visit to Guernsey ing situations. in close results. where we were hosted by Elizabeth For the majority of the season the The team was well captained by College. The former was most enjoy- attacking force was Adam Allmand- Tom Gilsenan whose game continues able with two good victories against Smith and Jack Edwards. Adam to improve. A good tackler and hard Sharnbrook School and Nottingham worked incredibly hard and made hitter, Tom has the ability to control HS, but was somewhat marred by strong runs on the ball whilst Jack games from the heart of the defence. injury to Rob Wreglesworth in a game had that unerring knack of being in Andy Parton had another excellent against a bad-tempered Royal Belfast the right place at the right time to season in goal and his contribution Academical Institute team. The tour finish off the good work done by was always crucial in a season where to Guernsey was excellent. It was others. His goals were the result of a every goal counted. Mike Dodd and superbly organised; the hosts were very good reading of attacking play. Mat Wreglesworth led the goalscorers exceptionally hospitable and three Following injury, Howard Shrib- with 11 and 9 goals respectively; both very good games of hockey were man forced his way into the team have a keen eye for goal and both played over the weekend, resulting in and displayed all that is needed of showed an increasing appetite for one victory, one draw and one defeat. an attacker: strong running, good hard work. Robbie Smith matured as a goal- positional sense and strong finish- Dan Cotterill, James Boardman and keeper this season resulting in some ing. When called upon to play, James Allie Potter were the mainstays of the impressive displays of shot-stopping. Fitzgerald, Oliver Cowan and Chris defence. Dan played in the centre He was ably deputised by James Hay Gibson made good contributions to and formed a good partnership with who renewed his enthusiasm for the the team. Indeed, this season’s squad Tom Gilsenan. James and Allie were at game. The usual defensive line up was as deep and strong as it has been right and left back both tackling and was Joe Worrall, Alex Reeves, Rob for many seasons. The tour to Bath distributing the ball with increasing Wreglesworth and Ben Allsopp. Joe also enabled three U16 players to be confidence. read the game very well and moved blooded at senior level. They all rose The ever improving Ben James forward strongly with the ball. Rob to the challenge, indicating that the played in the centre with Robert showed fearless tackling and used the future is looking bright for the 1st XI Wreglesworth, just in front of him. ball he won to good effect and was next season. Ben reads the game very well and his ably supported by Alex, a player who The progress made over the season passing and distribution were excel-

60 Hockey lent all season. Dan Alderley, Alex who both did a very good job with year to follow for this team. Eyre and Joschka Roffe, all played the goalkeeping duties split between However, with the very talented predominantly in the midfield and all Anton Petho and Ben Horner. All the Katherine Baker again at the helm made big improvements in all areas of squad played in at least one game and and the return of strikers Rachel the game. the signs are good that this could be a Burgess and Charlotte Henshaw (but James Burke partnered Mike Dodd very successful team in future years. with a new-found role in centre de- up front; James has an excellent eye fence,) and GK Sarah Gales giving the for the ball and if he’s prepared to team the benefit of two Goal Keepers, put in the hard work could make an the future looked positive. Girls’ Hockey excellent striker. Defenders Hannah Woodley, Liz All the players have the ability to King’s Girls had a fine representation Brierley and Rebecca Saxon were ably play 1st XI hockey next season, but again in the Cheshire County Hockey supported by the very industrious they will be competing for places with Teams. sweeper, Rebecca Bamford. some very good, established players. Congratulations to Katherine Bak- Having played so well last year in If they are prepared to work they will er, Rebecca Bamford who continued goal, Zoë Wolstencroft bravely took get a great deal of enjoyment out of to make an enormous contribution to on the role as midfielder, but injury their remaining time playing hockey county hockey and to Sarah Pickering unfortunately took its toll. at King’s, and beyond. who after much determination over Newcomers, Jess Braddock and the years, deservedly made it through Emma Davies were very welcome U15XI to join them in the U18 team. support for striker Sarah Pickering. This was a disappointing season in Sophie Fox went through as an U17 Despite the challenges, the new many ways for a small U15 Hockey but played a regular role in the U18 side worked very well together and squad whose collective talents were team. played some very respectable hockey. many. There was no lack of determi- Hatty Ravenscroft and Sarah To hold their own against established nation on the pitch, notably against Branley made a big impact with the regional players, beating Queen’s Sandbach, when the team battled to U16 team. Chester in the Cheshire round of the end to try to win, despite finish- Jae Bowers continued through the National Tournament but losing ing the game with only eight players from the development squad into to the eventual winners, has to be through a series of mishaps. the U15 team and Victoria Lomas and viewed as significant progress and Andy Taylor was a committed Maddie Coutts into the U14s. bodes well for next year. captain who led by example, while Lara Knowles made an impressive Tom Bridge developed into a resolute start to her hockey career with the DMB sweeper who showed a refreshing county U14s, when her potential was interest in learning new skills. James soon recognised and she was invited U16 XI Spencer was a strong runner with the to attend the North squad training. What a well-adjusted group of play- ball and fulfilled a key role in link- The Inter – House Tournament was ers! Keen, motivated and always well ing defence and attack. Leading goal enthusiastically fought out in all age turned out in number, often with scorers were Bridge, mostly from set groups with Capesthorne the overall too many to play at the same time. plays, and Spencer, with five goals winners. This was part of their strength: they each, while Ryan Morris scored four. understood the need for ‘fresh legs’ Next season, the team will play in 1st XI and timely interchanges of positions regional and national cup competi- A very successful year as U16s, and throughout the games. The superb tions and could still make an impact the loss of key players, meant that last display of passing and interplay was in these events. year was always going to be a difficult often greatly admired and comment- GC

U13 XI A large squad of very keen and en- thusiastic boys started the season. By the end of the season, great strides had been made in all areas. Fitness levels, tactical awareness, knowledge of the rules and core skills were all improved and the team laid the foun- dation for greater involvement and more fixtures in 2008 - 2009. The team played both small sided and eleven a-side matches with varied success. They had hard fought draws with Macclesfield (twice) and Cheadle Hulme; they were narrowly defeated against Newcastle and were well beaten by a strong Rossall side. The captain’s job was shared be- tween Will Galloway and Chris Hall,

61 Hockey ed on by the opposition staff: their it to them. Maintaining possession, the year progressed, there was a nota- games were a delight to watch. being first on the ball and ensuring all ble improvement in every single play- Captain Sarah Branley quietly passes were accurate were the main er, particularly in their understanding engineered her team to concentrate goals of the year. Individual talent of teamwork which fostered a strong and focus. Her midfield dominance began to shine through as they began spirit of togetherness. The team cap- and speed had a wonderful quality to believe in themselves and worked tain, Maddie Coutts, led by example and at no time did she succumb to hard on their skills and support of with her determination and passion. defeat, which approach was matched each other. She was ably assisted by the vice- by defender Hatty Ravenscroft. Despite some heavy defeats, the captain, Lara Knowles, and the other Hatty’s tackling and explosive team is to be congratulated on en- girls responded to their direction sprint skills were tested to the limit. couraging results against some of the and input. Individually, there were She would take on anyone of any best players in the region, showing some very strong performances, with size, never satisfied until she took signs of improvement and develop- Holly Smith particularly impressive possession of the ball and ran it out ment over the year. throughout the year. Sarah Pearson of danger. Hatty was a very capable DMB and Megan Bailey typified the group’s match for the secret weapon of the desire to improve themselves. The team, England U14 XI girls’ efforts at the Cheshire County U17 Football Captain and she could The season began with a large mixed mini-hockey tournament when they be confident of cover if needed from ability squad which was rather lacking drew against St Bede’s College and the defenders Grace Duckworth, in confidence. Some early defeats did Chester’s King’s School before being Sophie MacFadyen, Sophie Woodley, little to boost morale however, Han- knocked out of the tournament by Hannah Smith and the ever reliable nah Gradwell’s superb reactions and Altrincham were particularly impres- Goal Keeper Alex Smith. Ellie Smith goal keeping skills kept the scores sive. The girls gained invaluable and Ali King were tireless workers in respectable. Gradually, individuals experience from playing some of the midfield. began to improve their ball handling county’s top teams. Sweeper Sophie Fox blossomed skills and understand their positional ZT out of all recognition during the year. roles, and a draw against Mount St Her modest nature overshadowed Mary’s lifted team spirits and confi- what turned out to be a steely deter- dence. Later in the season a victory in Junior Hockey mination and tremendous positive a return fixture against St Edwards al- presence on the pitch. She would lowed the team to even up the score Hockey players had a busy season feed the awaiting forwards, swift by of the previous fixture. Well-rehearsed and took part in both inter house, in- nature: Virginia Coates, Jess Quinlan set pieces and determined play from ter school and tournament matches. and Caroline Shorland, all hungry for the County players, Jae Bowers and The house hockey event gave an goal scoring opportunities. Victoria Lomas, saw a well-deserved opportunity for Year 5 and 6 players, Keen to embrace the enthusiasm victory against Newcastle under Lyme who have regularly been attending of this dedicated unit, Sarah Vick- School in December. hockey club, to form teams and com- ers joined late on in the season to In the U14 County Hockey tourna- pete in a 7-aside tournament. Tatton become the U16 XI ‘Super Sub’. ment in March at Weaverham school, were the proud winners and their There is much to look forward to the team played with spirit and deter- captain, Poppy Nathan, collected the as these keen and enthusiastic ambas- mination but sadly finished in fourth trophy on behalf of the team. All ben- sadors of King’s Girls’ Division gradu- place. Niamh Burke scored the only efited from the experience of compet- ate to the 1st XI squad. goal of the tournament and Hannah ing and working as a team. DMB was again outstanding in goal. The Inter school matches against Orme season culminated in the HMC 7 a- House, Liverpool College, and King’s U15 XI side tournament at QEGS in Black- Chester helped the teams to prepare Unfortunately, these girls started the burn. The 7 a-side game was clearly for the AJIS and the Cheshire mini season without a win under their too fast and unfamiliar to our play- Hockey Tournaments. Improving belts, but they were not without ers who were not tenacious enough results demonstrated a positive devel- the desire or enthusiasm, just belief against the strong hockey schools of opment in skills and positional under- in themselves. The success in the Arnold and Kirkham, although they standing as the season progressed. summer term of the rounders team secured a win against Stoneyhurst. Catherine Smith proved to be an (involving many of the same girls) The whole team benefited from influential and talented captain and highlighted the strengths that they the experience and displayed huge she received her hockey colours had and so, with continued disci- progress over the season. along with Poppy Nathan, our top plined practice from the whole squad, LB goal scorer, at the end of the season. and finding the most appropriate Congratulations to both these players! formation, they proved that it was U13 XI possible to secure success. The U13 girls’ hockey squad had a DCB/JEB A momentous occasion came in very promising year. At the start of September when they beat Withing- the year, the squad included very ac- ton Girls. Having realized the need for complished, experienced players and more assertiveness on the pitch, they some who were very new to the game made the opposition fight for pos- but had bags of enthusiasm and com- session of the ball instead of giving mitment. 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one game was lost to the weather, but 125, with a gritty 34 from Mike Walsh. 1st Xl Tour to Sri Lanka this break was used to advantage for Indeed, Walsh played a number of King’s enjoyed a memorable and cul- a trip to the famous Sigirya Rock. The really resolute innings, often only of turally educational tour whilst playing Sri Lankans were extremely friendly, 30 or 40, but always worth more given a lot of cricket against a strong crick- and our guide, Sunni, was always with the situations in which he was bat- eting nation. The team covered many us and was well-liked by the boys ting. King’s bowled well but lost both miles travelling between numerous The trip was coordinated to run games narrowly; it was the first defeat different venues in the southern half alongside the test match series against Stockport for a number of of the country. All the matches were between England and Sri Lanka and years and possibly the first defeat ever played on first class cricket grounds, the boys saw two days of test-match against Cheadle Hulme. Both opposi- many of them in test match stadiums. cricket, meeting Prior, Panesar, and tions were strong in 2008 and King’s The team did not find it easy to per- head coach, Peter Moores, in the a relatively young side, hopefully form to their full potential: a mixture process. All agreed that the tour was a getting better, but both defeats were of travel, excitement, heat and awe terrific experience. hard to take and there was a fear that distracted them and they were only SM/CJM/PFH the season could be a struggle. just getting into their stride by the The following game saw the team end of the tour. By then, however, well beaten by a very strong Notting- 1st XI they were also exhausted by two ham side but King’s played some of weeks’ intensive activity. Having enjoyed a very tough but their best cricket up to that point. The There were some pleasing per- rewarding tour to Sri Lanka, King’s 1st bowlers had been leaking wides and formances and the boys learnt a great XI started the season in high spirits. no balls, and occasional misfields and deal about their likely prospects for The contrast in the weather between dropped catches had cost us dearly in the coming season. Sri Lanka and England in April could previous games. Against Nottingham, The hotels were excellent, with a not have been greater. After the first the out cricket was excellent and the very wide choice of food, swimming game was cancelled for rain, the sec- bowlers all bowled well. On an excel- pools and comfortable en-suite rooms ond against King’s Chester was played lent in good weather, King's shared by three or four boys. Travel in the coldest conditions imaginable. did well to restrict the opposition to too was comfortable and provided King’s Chester won a low scoring en- 217 for 7 in 50 overs with spinners, a close view of the life of Sri Lanka. counter, with Captain Jonathan Bar- Tom Coleman and Jimmy Lomas, The landscape was very beautiful with ratt unable to bat having dislocated a bowling well in tandem. A poor start, tropical rainforests and delightful sea finger attempting a tricky caught and poor shot selections and a couple of scenes. By the roadside, simple stalls bowled. tough umpiring decisions saw King’s doubled up as homes for many. Thou- In the following games against all out for 150 with Mike Walsh con- sands of three-wheeled rik-shaw ve- Denstone and Bishop Vesey’s, the tributing a stubborn 35. Against New- hicles called ‘Tut-tuts’ buzzed around school chased 126 and 124 comfort- castle, King’s finally got off to a good the road whilst dogs wandered across ably enough but even in these games start with 44 on the board before the it in front of the honking coach. a trend of poor starts to the loss of the first wicket only to then be The boys experienced several as- had begun. It was this trend that the 46 for 6 and struggling badly before pects of Sri Lankan life. They saw the team failed to shrug off all season, Mike Walsh (69*) came to the rescue destruction caused by the tsunami with average first, second and third in partnerships with first Joe Stanley and visited the house of a boy who wicket partnerships all below 10. (17) and secondly Jimmy Lomas (37*) had lost six members of his extended What also became apparent was the that enabled the team to declare on family. They saw many types of wild fighting qualities of the team because, 183 for 7. In a ‘time’ game King’s life such as monkeys, bats, lizards, spi- in general, the batting as a whole did again bowled well, to have Newcastle ders and snakes and visited elephant not fail and we did generally post 9 down with 14 overs left only and turtle sanctuaries. The tempera- good totals. to be frustrated by the final pair who ture was always in the nineties, but Against Stockport, King’s amassed managed to bat out the time remain- it was extremely humid and it rained 191, thanks to a fine 77 from skipper ing for a draw. far more than expected. Happily, only Barratt and against Cheadle Hulme Lancaster GS also managed to hold

63 Cricket on for the draw; they were 8 down top order, leaving them all out for 67. completely and the game against the chasing 194, with Jimmy Lomas (42 Stockwin (2 for 21), Stanley (2 for 5) Old Boys was abandoned after the old and 3 for 39) continuing his good Lomas (2 for 18) and Barratt (3 for boys had batted and scored 185ao. all-round form. Against Manchester 12) shared the wickets after another The three leavers, Barratt, Walsh Grammar School, King’s were bowled impressive performance in the field. and Allsopp, will all be missed, for 169. After a poor morning But, as in previous games, when just for their performances with the session against an innocuous bowling King’s are batting nothing seems to bat and ball, but also for their col- attack, King’s needed vital lower- be easy and at 59 for 6 the unthink- lective contribution to the side as a order runs from Marsden (35) and able looked like it could happen; it whole. Jonny captained the side, Ben Barratt (46). MGS scored 115 for the didn’t and King’s duly won by 4 wick- was vice captain and ‘encourager-in- first wicket with U15 E Bullock (109) ets but not without a scare. chief’ with Mike acting as a senior scoring the majority of runs but still The first game at the festival in Ed- advisor. lost 6 wickets in the chase. If King’s inburgh was against Ipswich and this Of the 23 scheduled fixtures, 7 had had a little more luck early on was the most disappointing perform- were won and 8 lost, the rest drawn, in the innings, or managed to post ance of the season. King’s struggled cancelled or abandoned. The statistics another 20, then the story could have to 122 on a difficult wicket with only would say that this was a poor season, been different. Walsh (28) and Marsden (21) show- but in many ways it was one of the Cricket fortnight started with a ing any real resilience. For once, the most enjoyable seasons in recent game rained off against Birkenhead bowlers had a bad day and Ipswich years. There was a genuine team spirit and an easy victory against a poor knocked the runs off with only 3 amongst the side, helped by the trip Lytham side. Lytham succumbed to wickets down. The school put the loss to Sri Lanka and also by the fact that 64 all out and the game was over at behind them to secure a comfortable all players knew that they would be lunch. The school had an excellent 8 wicket victory against Edinburgh in called on to perform at some stage victory against MCC in the following the following game; good bowling, during the matches. Although there game. MCC declared on 212 for 5 and fielding and captaincy saw Edinburgh was a lack of high scores and five after being 183 for 9, King’s won the dismissed for 124. After comfortably wicket hauls, there were a number of game with an undefeated last wicket the highest opening partnership of excellent all round performances. It partnership of 30. Johnny Marsden the season, of 75 between Tim Saxon was hard to pick a batting order when starred with the bat with an excellent (24) and Ben Foreman (43), the result so many players had scored runs and undefeated 53. It was a good day for was never in any doubt. Barnard equally difficult for the captain to use the Marsden family; Johnny’s father, Castle (who had lost to Edinburgh all the bowlers at his disposal, when Bob, had scored 78 for the MCC and on the first day) beat Ipswich on the almost everyone in the side bowled. on the same day his younger brother same day which left the festival nicely The captaincy decisions next Ben scored 100 for the U13s! poised with all four teams with one season will be made by Jimmy Lomas The following day, the school trav- win each. who had an excellent season in 2008. elled to Sedbergh in good spirits. Sed- In the final festival game, Jimmy Jimmy missed the majority of the bergh had had an excellent season, Lomas (59) Joe Stanley (20) Johnny 2007 season after a cricketing injury winning almost all their games to that Marsden (31) and Sam Stockwin (19*) that almost stopped him playing point. King’s won the toss, batted and all batted excellently for King’s to post again; his determination and courage immediately started losing wickets. a very respectable 183. Barnard Castle not only to play but to play to a high At 47 for 5 the fear was that for once started very well, scoring 59 for the standard, was one of the most satisfy- the tail would not rescue the side loss of the first wicket and reached ing aspects of the season. He will and we would be bowled out very 165 for 5 with 5 wickets left before have a hard act to follow. Jonny Bar- cheaply. But a combination of extras collapsing to 173 all out. It was an ratt, who is one of the few players to (37) and a magnificent 53 from U14 excellent way to end the festival and play 1st XI cricket for 5 full seasons, Alex Thomson, who opened the bat- again showed the resilience of the had captained the side well in 2007, ting and was ninth man out, helped team and also the skills of the captain and although at first reluctant to King’s post 139; probably not enough Barratt who managed the bowlers and continue the position, he captained but at least something to bowl at. The fielders very well in the closing overs. even better in 2008. Always ready to King’s bowlers set about their task King’s finished the season with make changes in the bowling attack in magnificent fashion; tight, hostile, games against Radford College from and in the field, it was appropriate quick bowling and excellent field- Australia, Denstone and The Old that Jonny won the ‘Most Valuable ing, left Sedbergh at 47 for 7 after 26 Boys. An under-strength King’s side Player’ award in 2008 based on points overs in a 45 over game. King’s were were well beaten by a strong Radford awarded for runs, wickets, catches eventually undone by Walkinshaw and team; in a game reduced to 30 overs and run outs, just pipping Jimmy Wilson, batting at 6 and 9 respectively. after heavy rain, Radford posted 204 Lomas to the award. Their partnership of 89 saw Sedbergh (R Carters who has already played The 2009 season is awaited with to the brink of victory and King’s lost first grade cricket in Australia falling excitement and anticipation. How a magnificent game of cricket by two one short of his century on 99) and much will the younger players im- wickets. King’s replied with 147 for 9. Having prove and contribute? Who will make After an abandoned game against been 45 for 7, King’s were indebted the ‘big’ score? Will the side capitalise Rossall, King’s had another low scor- to youngsters Andrew Hodgson (57) on the foundations they have laid this ing encounter against Bolton. King’s and Jake Knowles (29) for achieving season? bowled first and the rejuvenated some respectability. The game against SM King’s attack decimated the Bolton Denstone was lost to the weather

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U15 XI U14 U13 The U15 X1, captained by Tim Saxon, King’s U14s enjoyed a very good An early Easter and reasonable had a good season overall. Victories season which saw them win nearly weather contributed to a good sum- were achieved over Stockport, Chea- two-thirds of their matches and come mer of cricket. The U13 team was dle Hulme, Nottingham, Newcastle very close to winning the Cheshire captained by Ben Marsden (pictured) and Lytham, but there were also hard Cup. They are a very talented side with who smashed a number of records at lessons to be learned in defeat against many able to bat and bowl proficiently this level. He scored 4 centuries (in Bishop Vesey’s, Lancaster, MGS, Bury and also field well. This leads to high the previous 29 seasons only 3 centu- and Bolton. expectations and they often deliver. It ries in total had been scored by King’s An excellent individual perform- is impossible to maintain top standards batsmen at U13 level) and accumu- ance came from Jake Knowles, 40 not every time but this team work hard at lated 835 runs at an average of 69.6. out against Stockport. John Armitage their game and play with great enthu- The aggregate is way above anything took 3-7 against Nottingham, with siasm so when it does not go right, it is seen previously. The team as a whole James Bowyer on his debut match not for want of trying. improved considerably on their per- for this team taking 2-4. Tim Saxon Early in the season, King’s strug- formances as U12s. Ben Saxon, James and Tom Livesley batted well against gled a little against strong sides. As the and David Barton, Tom Slater, Chris Newcastle, scoring 42 and 32 not out season went on, they gained consist- Hall and Jamie Winrow all averaged in respectively. Although we lost against ency and so it came as quite a shock excess of double figures with the bat. Lancaster, Matt Jones bowled well when they failed to win the Cup. In Matt Mountney with 23 wickets was 3-14, and George Drury was the best the semi-final, they had won mag- leading wicket-taker and James Bar- of the batsmen on 38. John Armit- nificently against a strong Stockport ton, Dom Sheratte, Aswad Khan, Ben age was unbeatable with 71 not out Grammar team and this, together with Marsden and Chris Hall all captured at Lytham and James Board the best the win over MGS, was the highlight of more than 10 wickets. David Barton of the bowlers with 2-4. Sam Rod- the season. was an excellent wicket-keeper and man scored 30 and Ross Elliott 24 Tom Foreman (399 runs, 18 wick- included 10 stumpings amongst his against Wilmslow in the last match of ets and 6 catches), the captain, led victims. The general standard of field- the season, which was unfortunately from the front with bat and ball and ing and catching was very impressive. rained off. learned a lot about the complexities of The season started with a practice Ross Elliott and Will Hanson were captaincy. He was well supported by match against a Macclesfield CC U13 particularly sharp in the field and Andrew Hodgson (412 runs, 21 wick- welcome additions to this team. Alex ets and 3 catches), another highly able Andrews, Declan Sully and Ollie Col- all-rounder. Hannah Gradwell (143 lins also played with commitment. runs) improved further on the batting King’s progressed to the semi- front, as did Kamlesh Sodha (148 runs) final of the Cheshire Schools cup: in and Greg Eyre (175 runs and 9 wkts) the first round meeting Shavington and Callum Jones (80 runs, 4 wkts with Tim Saxon scoring 99 and Ben and 6 catches). The latter two also Marsden 56 not out. Johny Marsden bowled well and have much potential. took 5-15 and Jo Seddon 3-8. The Sam Leech’s batting (108 runs) came next round against Sandbach had on measurably, and he kept wicket Johny Marsden scoring 77 and Andy both reliably and enthusiastically. Phil Hodgson 41. Encountering Stockport Gibson (12 wkts) looks a very good for the second time in the season opening or first change bowler now in the quarter-final brought a hard and James Gwatkin (9 wkts) also earned 31 from Jake Knowles and became a regular. Eddie Gwatkin (7 then an unbeaten 33 from big hitter, wkts) showed great improvement Tom Livesley. In the bowling, Johnny with his leg-spin and this augers well Stubbs took four wickets and Will for next season. Vivek Akula (53 runs) Hanson took the final wicket with batted well and was difficult to get his first ball! However, the cup chase out. Matthew Rogerson (38 runs and came to an end against West Hill, who 5 catches) and Charlie Leddy (39 runs were a very strong side. West Hill bat- and 3 catches) played well and next ted first and scored exactly 100 with year will have a lot more to do if any of wickets coming from Hodgson, Armit- the team get picked for the 1st team. age and Stubbs. After a slow start The team has excellent spirit, a King’s was given a fighting chance good work ethic and are very enjoy- with a very quick 17 from Jake Know- able to work with. Although it was les and a well controlled 37 from disappointing not to win the Cup, they Tom Livesley. However, it was not to can reflect on the fact that it was their be, as King’s fell 9 runs short of their first cup loss in three years; and there required total with 11 balls to spare. is always next year.

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65 Cricket side which resulted in a comfortable all got good starts but failed to go on Junior Cricket 40 run victory. This was followed by a to 50s and we finished on 183. disappointing defeat against Bishop Against the visiting Far North team U11 Vesey School, who only managed 76 from Johannesburg, Ben Saxon with Practice nights this year saw a regular all out, thanks largely to Matt Mount- 35 was main contributor to King’s 116 attendance of 30 or more boys, which ney (4 for 17).We could only muster for 7 in 30 overs; the visitors managed set the tone for the season, with the 62 in reply with just 2 players reach- just 108 for 9 in reply. A thrilling last players being keen to improve their ing double figures. ball win against Birkenhead served skills and enjoying highly competitive The first away fixture was at as some revenge for our earlier cup matches against local independent neighbours, Stockport Grammar. defeat (Ben Marsden took 4 for 13). and primary schools. Ben Marsden contributed 50 in a 25 King’s Chester was beaten by 44, The A team had a very successful over total of 134 for 3, which was thanks to a magnificent 130 not out season, winning 7 out of the 9 match- more than enough as James Barton by Ben Marsden and 4 for 29 by Dom es that were completed and reaching captured 3 for 14. The first fixture in Sheratte. Ben bettered this next day, the AJIS Cup Final. In the early part of the Hopkins Cup campaign against with 139 not out against Bury GS, the season it was very clear that this Tytherington saw a strong start by Ben whilst Henry Ravenscroft with 3 for 11 was going to be a real ‘team’ effort, Saxon (26) and Ben Marsden (54) and was main wicket-taker as Bury were with all 11 players being competent our 135 for 5 in 20 overs was enough dismissed for just 53. A formidable bowlers and batsmen, as well as being to yield a 54 run victory as Matt Bolton side were held to 115 for 9 very athletic in the field. Wins were Mountney took 4 for 7 in just 7 balls, (Jamie Winrow 3 for 20) but only Ben secured against Cheadle Hulme, Bury including a memorable hat-trick. An Marsden with 31 offered much resist- Grammar (twice), Liverpool College, unbroken 2nd wicket partnership ance in our weak reply. Lytham batted Stockport Grammar, Bolton and of 131 between Ben Marsden, who slowly, posting just 95 for 3 in their QEGS, Blackburn. In the AJIS Cup Fi- achieved his first-ever century, and 30 overs, a score we overcame in just nal, which was played against Bolton James Barton (27 not out) gave an 14 overs with Ben Marsden unbeaten School at Stockport Grammar, the imposing 30 over score of 172 for 1 on 58. Our final fixture was against boys came up against a very power- against Cheadle Hulme, who were Wilmslow – David Barton with 26 was ful side and despite their best efforts bowled out for 120 for a good win. highest scorer in our 104 for 7. Jamie could only muster 68 all out, after A close game against Nottingham Winrow took 3 for 5 as Wilmslow electing to bat first. This was unlikely High School resulted in a 7 run victo- were bowled out for 85 in reply. to challenge such a strong team and ry and this owed a lot to Ben Saxon’s A large squad always results in despite the best effort of the King’s unbeaten 65 as he batted all through great enthusiasm for B team fixtures players, Bolton won by 8 wickets. the innings for his best performance and we managed 6 games in the Nevertheless, to have reached the of the summer. The first half term summer. Although we only secured 1 AJIS Final was a fine achievement. ended as always with a fixture against victory at King’s Chester, where Tom The B and C teams also made great Newcastle High School, which in re- Hennell scored his first ever half-cen- progress this year, with wins being cent years has always been very high tury (52 not out), supported by Josh recorded against Bury Grammar, scoring. This year was no exception, Wilson (44) and Ciaran Houghton- Stockport Grammar and Black Firs as Ben Marsden (124 not out) and Barcoe (3 for 14), there were some Primary School, Congleton. Jamie Winrow (31) added 140 for the notable contributions in other games: This was a super season and Junior 3rd wicket and we posted the impos- Wilson 25 against Birkenhead and 3 School Colours were awarded to ing total of 215 for 3 in 30 overs. In for 7 against Bolton; James Crosby 27 Finlay McCance, Manu Akula and Ben reply, Newcastle were bowled out for not out; Tom Slater 25 not out and Winrow. 111. Sam Dowd 4 wickets for just 1 run MKW Brine Lees School, Nantwich, was against Prestbury; Tom Hennell 26 at U10 the next port of call in the Hopkins Birkenhead. A small but keen group of Year 5 Cup. An extremely rapid 44 by James The large number of boys involved cricketers did not begin the season Barton and a solid unbeaten 30 by and the pace of their improvement auspiciously with defeats at the hands Ben Saxon helped King’s to 144 for as cricketers make this a year group of Altrincham Prep (off the last ball!), 2 in 20 overs. Aswad Khan with 4 for to watch in the future and there is a Stockport GS and Birkenhead Prep. 13 and James Barton (3 for 11) were strong likelihood that several will go Their spirit undiminished, the team largely responsible for restricting the on to play at a good level. continued to listen and learn, result- home side to 107 for 9. GL/AMcI ing in a much-improved perform- After losing to a formidable Lan- ance at Bury Grammar School where caster side, the quarter-final Hopkins the match was won by 9 runs. This Cup game at Birkenhead was also lost was followed by a close, but well-de- by 7 runs, despite good individual served, win against Prestbury Cricket contributions from Tom Slater (24 not Club, which brought the brief season out), Matt Mountney (3 for 21) and to a close. The squad possesses sev- Ben Marsden (3 for 19). A spirited eral players with all-round potential reply against MGS, who had posted who can look forward to more suc- 229 for 3 in 35 overs, could not stave cesses in the future. The B team also off our 3rd consecutive defeat. Ben struggled to contain their opponents Marsden (31), James Barton (27), but never gave up. Tom Slater (30), and Chris Hall (29)

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were the highest scoring individuals, Cross Country Championships along Athletics which contributed to a team total of with Lara Knowles (5th), Sophie Girls’ Division 299 points. This score secured them Preece (12th) and Holly Smith (13th) The Athletics season was busy and a place at the Regional North West B from Year 8. Alix, Annabelle and Lara especially exciting this year with many finals in Warrington, where most team also ran in the Inter-Counties Compe- individual and team successes. members improved on their previous tition. In the Macclesfield and District performances. The competition here LB Athletics League, the Year 7 team was tough against many good athletic finished in second place, one point schools across the North West, but Junior Athletics behind the winners, whilst the Years 8 that did not deter our enthusiastic King’s Juniors enjoyed one of their and 9 team and the Year 10 team were and able athletes. King’s girls won most successful athletics years on first and second respectively. this event with a score of 197. Clearly record and were very pleased to At the Macclesfield and District there is great potential in this squad take part in a number of meetings Athletics Championships, the Year 7, of athletes whose aim is to reach the throughout the season. 8 and 9 teams came third and the Year National Finals next year. The team enjoyed local track and 10 and 11 finished in second place field competition meetings against overall. Individual performances at Girls’ Division Sports Day Cheadle Hulme School and Stockport this event were particularly strong Having postponed Sports Day to 4 Grammar School which were excel- with 14 girls being selected to rep- July (due to poor weather the previ- lent opportunities to rehearse for the resent Macclesfield at the Cheshire ous week), the sun shone and every- major events of the year. Athletics Championships. one participated with determination Both sprint relay teams won gold In the Junior girls’ category, Rafia and a fantastic House spirit. There at the Macclesfield and District event, Aslam performed especially well in were lots of good performances and to conclude an excellent evening of her Long Jump, gaining herself a everyone appeared to enjoy them- competition, and add vital points to school record with a jump of 4.54m. selves. In particular, there were some secure an overall victory for King’s She went on to represent Cheshire at outstanding performances with 12 Juniors. It was a memorable occasion the Inter-Counties’ Athletics at Alex- Sports Day records being broken, and the boys’ 4x100m team achieved ander Stadium in Birmingham. some of which had been established a winning time of 59.2 seconds break- At the Year 7 Minors Cheshire in the early days of the Girl’s Division. ing the event record set back in 1990. Athletics Championships, Annabel Congratulations to Harry Jackson, Brooks ran a fantastic 1500m race, Girls’ Division Cross Country James Ireland, Raife Copp-Barton and breaking the U13 School record with Although there were few cross Sam Stockman. a time of 5.47:7s and Laura Venables country events, there are some very This team also enjoyed an emphat- proved to have great potential in the talented runners in the Girls’ Divi- ic win at the AJIS competition and so Hurdles, breaking another School sion, demonstrating great potential they achieved a remarkable double, record with a time of 12.7s. for the future. In the Macclesfield and completing the season in style. The most exciting team perform- District Cross Country Champion- Sam Stockman deserves a special ances of the season came in the ships in December, 12 runners were mention as he added to his relay English Schools’ Athletics Associa- selected to run in the County Cross double by winning the 600m on both tion events. The Junior Team (Years Country championships in Winsford occasions and he also leapt to success 7 and 8) won the County Round at in January. at the AJIS Championships to win the Macclesfield with some outstand- In Year 7 Alix Davies(2nd), Annabel Long Jump with a distance of 4.40m. ing individual performances from Brooks (4th), Laura Venables (9th) Younger athletes will hopefully all members of the team especially and Kate Garnett (11th) represented continue to strive for success next Rafia Aslam and Sophie Preece, who Macclesfield in the Minors County season and will have benefited enor- mously from being part of such a hard working, talented squad of athletes in 2008. DCB

Biathlon World Biathlete competitor Han- nah Hills (pictured overleaf) had an outstanding win with 2278 points, 50 more than her nearest rival, in the North West Regional competition in Blackpool on 11 November. This gold medal performance, ranked her top athlete going into the National finals in February. Unfortunately, due to injury, she was not able to compete. As always, Year 7 newcomers ap- proach this new experience with great enthusiasm and this year was

67 Other Sport no exception. However, as the date placed 3rd in the 75cm class and 2nd for The Midlands Schools’ Biathlon in the 85cm class, with Josh Rhodes Championship clashed with a school winning the individual rider competi- hockey and netball fixture, only 2 tion. Year 7s and 2 Year 8s took part. Laura Venables Year 7 and Chloe Abbotts Dressage Year 8, finished in very creditable 7th The Equestrian Squad Dressage place, just out of the National qualify- team has made an impressive start to ing positions. However Year 7 Alix this year’s activities. Lauren Hanley, Davies and Year 8 Lara Knowles’ 4th Rosie Swinhoe, Emma Hutcheon, places meant they had booked their Olivia Muncaster, Petra Gillian and seats to the finals in February, where Beth Anderson have all participated they both achieved creditable places: in dressage training sessions with Lara 37th and Alix 30th. Jo Stoyell at Smallwood Livery yard. DMB Their progress in their schooling has been marked, and reflected in their success at competitions. Emma Cheerleading Hutcheon was joint first with Lauren Year 7 King’s Kittens at our first competition, with Emma The girls learnt to work exceptionally also winning the second class. At well together as a team, developing Beaver Hall, King’s had a clean sweep new skills and growing in confidence. of success with Lauren Hanley, Rosie Their performance at Nationals Years 8 and 9 King’s Cubs Swinhoe and Rosie Taylor all winning was superb for such a young team The journey the Cubs have taken to their classes. and they should be proud of their become the professional team that JMP/REM achievement. they are and National Champions has Katie Cornish was recognized for been phenomenal. All the girls are Football her role as Kittens’ Cheerleading enthusiastic and highly motivated captain, which she executed convinc- as well as being very encouraging U10 ingly, organizing the team and guiding of each other and helpful if another The U10 football season began with them to a remarkable performance. team member is struggling with a an unusually small pool of players Ellen Barratt rose to her role as Vice- skill. The Cubs have been fully com- from which to choose. Fortunately, Captain superbly and her energy and mitted and put maximum effort into the players were keen to succeed and, enthusiasm encouraged others. every practice. Their performance after a shaky start, they improved at the Nationals, which made them throughout the year. They suffered National Champions, was very impres- defeats at the hands of The Grange, sive. Bolton School, Birkenhead Prep, Chloe Venables was recognized for Stockport GS, Merchant Taylors’ and her role as the Year 8 and 9 Cheer- King’s Chester before the A team’s leading captain: she has been a very first victory against Black Firs JS, mature leader and the Cubs have Congleton. The final matches away at looked up to her, whilst the guidance Arnold School, Blackpool confirmed she gave to the team members, was the improvement that the A and B essential. Chloe’s hard work obvi- teams made both in terms of skill and ously paid off as she steered them to confidence. The A team fought hard National Champions status. to draw 2-2 whilst the B team ended RB the season on a high note with a 3-2 success. Equestrian U11 Showjumping King’s enjoyed a successful football Charlotte Howlett, Annabel Brooks, season, with three 11 a-side teams Holly Pinkham, Gemma Lord, Emma regularly representing the school, to- Hutcheon, Rosie and Alice Taylor, gether with two 7 a-side teams in the Olivia Muncaster and Josh Rhodes local Primary Schools’ cup and league attended Showjumping training and competitions. team selection sessions at Smallwood In the 11 a-side format a number of Equestrian Centre and Beaver Hall very competitive matches were played Equestrian Centre. The final team, against all of the usual AJIS schools composed of Josh Rhodes, Annabel in the North-West, with the A team Brooks, Olivia Muncaster, Beth Ander- beating Cheadle Hulme, Redcourt St son and Emma Hutcheon, competed Anselm’s, Bury Grammar and King’s in the Interschools Showjumping Chester, whilst drawing against Stock- Competition at Southview Competi- port Grammar and Birkenhead Prep. tion Centre on 4th May. The team was Unfortunately, there were also two

68 Other Sport defeats this year, against The Grange Although fixtures are kept to a mini- pulled ahead by two goals and the and St Ambrose, with the latter being mum for Year 11 teams, they enjoyed final score was 9-7 to Alsager. decided in the last seconds of extra victories against Stockport Grammar CJC time in the AJIS Cup quarter-final. School and QEGS Blackburn, but nar- The B team also played extremely rowly lost to Cheadle Hulme. U14 Macclesfield District League well, with wins being achieved against At the U16 Cheshire County Tour- This is a competitive league and has Redcourt St Anselm’s and Birkenhead nament, the girls enjoyed a great day some strong netball schools, such as Prep, whilst the C team won against of excellent netball, finishing 4th out All Hallows and Wilmslow. This group The Grange and Birkenhead Prep. of 16 teams. of Year 9s worked tirelessly, being In the Macclesfield Primary The squad also enjoyed regular entirely dedicated to their sport. Schools’ 7 a-side league, both the A fixtures in the local Macclesfield adult They were extremely disciplined and and B teams were victorious, topping league, where they won all their developed into a strong, competitive their respective groups, which also matches. squad, to become Year 9 Macclesfield included Upton Priory and Marlbor- District League Champions. This is a ough, with the B team winning all 4 of U15 great achievement for the girls and their matches. When we started training back in very much deserved. The Under 14s In the early part of the season, September 2007, the Under 15 netball have huge potential and will go from King’s qualified for the finals of a 7 squad had been a struggling team strength to strength. a-side tournament, held at Puss Bank, with low self-esteem, who had to CJC and finished in 3rd place after losing build on their basic netball skills and 1-0 in the semi-final to Ivy Bank. In confidence. The girls improved tre- U13 the 3rd/4th place play-off, King’s beat mendously, to become a squad with This squad consisted of some very Upton Priory 1-0. potential. They won the Year 10 (B) able players and a regular 20 - 25 Towards the end of the season, the Macclesfield District League, which attended training throughout the team managed to reach another finals was a fitting success for all the girls’ season. day, this time in the CIBA 7s, which hard work and efforts. Fixtures started with a contest was held at Hollinhey PS in Sutton. In CJC against Withington Girls’ School, who a closely fought semi-final, King’s was always produce strong and capable defeated 1-0 by Gawsworth in extra- U14 County Netball Tournament teams; although both A and B teams time, which meant another 3rd/4th The forecast given was very poor and lost (A team by 1 goal), it gave the place play-off, this time against Park King’s had come prepared. However, group the determination to work Royal, which resulted in a 2-1 win the rain stayed away. King’s were in a hard and improve. After further losses after extra-time. tough section, having to play against during September to Manchester This was a highly enjoyable season, some strong netball schools. The High and Stockport Grammar School, with a group of motivated and talent- girls were psyched up for a competi- the squad raised their game and went ed individuals, who were a pleasure tive morning of high-quality netball. on to beat St Edwards, King William, to coach throughout. Junior School The first game was against Alderley Cheadle and QEGS, Blackburn, later Colours were awarded to Joseph Edge. Annie Edgerton was given the in the season. Hale, Raife Copp-Barton and Matthew hard task of marking a six-foot Goal In the Macclesfield and District Richardson this year. Shooter; she did an amazing job at League, the squad only lost one MKW GK and King’s won 8-5. match to eventual winners Fallib- The girls continued to play bril- roome. They were invited to tourna- liant netball all morning; their will ments at Mount St Mary’s; an HMC Netball to win, their team work and control Tournament at QEGS Blackburn; and 1st VII were outstanding, and they played an the Cheshire County Tournament at The Senior Netball Team attended excellent standard of netball. Hartford, where they were runners- regular Wednesday afternoon fixtures King’s were section winners, and up each time. If the squad continues and training, in which the team gelled every member of the team gave to work hard in 2008, they will be col- quickly, finishing as joint runners- unstintingly. The shooters, Izzy Bell lecting winners’ medals next season. up in the Macclesfield and District and Ellie Barratt, worked hard to Netball League, with many successes score some very significant goals. The U12 against local schools. For the first centre, Emily Pasquale, kept control A large and lively squad began time in King’s history, the squad en- of the game with Elisha Diamond what was to be a busy season with tered the local adult league and won and Megan Jones in support, whilst boundless energy and enthusiasm. In all but 2 of their games. defenders, Danni Allwright and Annie the Macclesfield and District netball At the U19 Cheshire County Tour- Edgerton fought hard. league on Wednesdays after school, nament, the team narrowly missed Having reached the final, the girls the A team were quite successful getting into the semi-finals, coming kept their concentration and the winning 5 out of 8 matches and the B 6th out of 12 teams. belief they could win, though, as they team won 2 out of 6 matches. How- were to play Alsager, national finalists, ever, on Saturdays, the opposition U16 it was going to be a tough game. In a proved to be much stronger and the This squad displays incredible talent very evenly contested final, the girls’ teams were less successful. Neverthe- both in individual skill and in their tenacity never faltered, but a couple less the squad remained keen and intelligence, grasping all concepts of costly errors meant that Alsager eventually settled into their positions, of team work, tactics and strategies. taking more notice of coaching points

69 Other Sport and making some progress in team Although King’s A team narrowly opment and there were some com- play. missed the final play-offs in the AJIS mendable performances. Alix Davies At the Macclesfield and District U12 netball tournament, they won their was particularly impressive, having netball tournament in March at Poyn- local Macclesfield league and, in a honed her batting technique in plac- ton School, both teams played with nail-biting final, went on jointly to ing the ball accurately and powerfully determination. The A team won their win the Macclesfield Primary Schools’ between first and second post, and first section of matches and went Netball Tournament. making some very memorable and through to the Cup section to finish Victoria Provis was an outstanding important catches against Newcastle- in fourth place. netball captain and next year should Under-Lyme school. LB be a good one as both the Year 5 A LB and B teams were unbeaten! U13 Junior Netball NS As usual in the Summer Term, there The Junior netball teams had a very was lots of interest from Year 8 in busy time this past season. All teams the exciting game of Rounders. With Orienteering in Years 3 and 4 played their first some great hitters in the team, scor- proper netball match against Stock- The school team attended 17 fixtures ing rounders was not a problem and port Grammar in March, and looked across the North West of England, the excellent bowling, catching and to be a promising side for the future. East and West Midlands and Yorkshire. fielding skills in the squad, made for a Years 5 and 6 had an excellent year in It was pleasing to welcome a number successful season. terms of their progress and achieve- of newcomers to the sport, and one The teams were entered into the ment. All girls in both year groups of them, Jonathan Emery, achieved local Rounders League where the girls had the chance to play competitive a significant amount of success in came 2nd, losing to eventual winners netball, and a total of 49 matches his first year. He managed first place Fallibroome in the last match. were played during the season. in all but two of his competitions There were only a few Saturday fix- The season ended in fine style. and represents a real talent for the tures due to the weather, but an en- future. There were also some good joyable, sunny and successful match performances from Michael Jacot and took place just prior to the end of Sean Malkin. Mr O’Donnell and Sean term at Newcastle-under-Lyme, where had some good battles over the year the team were eventual winners, 30 with honour pretty much even. Sean rounders to 11. looks forward to 2008-2009 with every chance of making the North West U14 team. Steven Whitehouse started in This year group is a strong develop- the Spring term and showed promise ing squad with depth, ability and in the events he attended. potential. They have shown fantastic Once again it was a very successful skill with the bat scoring many round- year for Elliot Malkin (pictured). He ers and the fielding skills have been was awarded the most improved jun- second to none. Unfortunately, the ior in the North West Squad. This is a season was hampered by bad weather prestigious award as the NW are the and so the team were unable to play best region in the UK. Elliot helped all the fixtures. them once again win the junior inter- regional championships in late June. U15 He came fourth in the Welsh 6 day This year group has always enjoyed championship, 8th in the British Elite playing Rounders and look forward championships, and 12th in the Jan to the Summer Term. Due to the Kjellstrom International Trophy in weather, there were fewer fixtures April. He was very unlucky not to be than usual but the squad enjoyed vic- picked for a British Junior Squad tour tories against Tytherington, Poynton in July. Over the course of the next and All Hallows. year, he will challenge for a place to The squad displayed some excel- represent England in the under-19 lent individual skill, taking difficult age group. catches, plus superb throwing from COD/PJC the deep by Katie Pickering. Hannah Sugden, Fliss Kimber and Kanza Khan enjoyed some fantastic success with Rounders the bat, scoring several rounders. U12 This year the Girls’ teams entered the Macclesfield District Rounders Sailing League, a new event which had many teething troubles but nevertheless Cumbrae Sailing Course provided opportunities for develop- This year’s sailing club course at the ing skills and team play. Saturday Scottish national sailing Centre on matches allowed for further devel-

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Great Cumbrae Island in the Firth of November, some of the boys in our pionship records were broken and Clyde took place at the end of the previously successful U16 team were those reaching finals had to produce summer term. The group set out on carrying injuries. Teams were entered personal best swims. Many congratu- Sunday 6 July. for the U14 boys and U14 - 16 girls lations go to Rowena Moores who Our aim this year was to give every and despite many under age swim- won a bronze medal in the 4x25m sailor the chance to experience ‘big mers, there were some very encour- Individual Medley event. boat’ sailing on a Jeanneau 37 Somer- aging performances which bodes well The boys also travelled to Merchant led which the centre made available for the future. Taylors’ School and faced similarly for the week. We were able to do Thankfully the mixed nature of tough opposition. King’s swimmers even better than this as the centre’s the Newcastle–under- Lyme Relays were represented in two finals and second cruiser, an Elam 36, Santa suits King’s very well. The U16s de- Sam Stockman (50m freestyle) and Vey, was also available. John Simpson fended their title in the Medley Relay Rory Heywood (4x25m individual skippered the Santa Vey on a three- and swam a second faster but were medley) were both proud to secure day ‘Start Cruising Course’ with Tom pipped into a disappointing 3rd place silver medals. Woolliscroft, Euan Scott and Chris by Merchant Taylors’ and Bradford The Macclesfield and District Swim- Gibson aboard. This group visited Grammar. However, it was a different ming Gala was held in May and King’s Rothesay, sailed through the Kyles of story in the Freestyle where the swim- successfully defended the title. The Bute, Tarbert and Aran. Somerled had mers were runners-up last year. This evening produced some great swims some interesting sailing: her most de- time they swam a most exciting race, and the team enjoyed the competi- manding sail was the return trip from beating Bradford convincingly by 2 tion, with the races and the results Brodick Bay where a forecast 14 – 16 seconds (unfortunately missing the very closely contested. knot wind changed direction from record by 0.3 of second). This consti- At a local level, King’s enjoyed a S.E. to N.E and speed to 30+ knots. tutes a fantastic first place over some Year 5 and 6 gala against Cheadle The crew responded ably and spe- of the best swimmers in the region. Hulme School. Over 30 swimmers cial mention has to be made of Max Tom Gilsenan, Daniel Cotterill, Kath- took part and all had to do their very Wilkinson for organising Ali Bremner erine Edgar and Alice Bailey proved to best to secure an overall victory. The and Henry Williams in reefing the be a formidable team. relay teams proved to be tough to boat. The group overnighted in Largs’ Alice Bailey was selected for the beat again, securing very valuable Marina because of the magnitude of Cheshire County Team which com- extra points. the waves breaking over the pontoon peted in the Annual Inter Counties The swimming year concluded at Cumbrae. Championships in October. Her dedi- with the inter-house events. Year 4 All of the instructors made a point cation to training is reaping rewards swimmers enjoyed a race day and all of saying how much they enjoyed now, as she has achieved several of had the opportunity to compete for being on the water with the groups. the extremely tough qualifying times their house, with Tatton winning the Their enthusiasm and commitment for the National Championships to be Lower Junior trophy. The Upper Jun- are complemented by a friendliness held in August at Ponds Forge, Shef- ior House swimming gala took place and willingness to help each other field. in May and was an exciting afternoon that is much appreciated. In recognition of the Year 11 boys’ of competition, with over 30 races dedication to their club training and for a packed gallery to cheer. Capes- regular commitment to the school thorne were the winners. Swimming team over the last five years, the fol- DCB Each year some of our swimmers en- lowing boys were awarded Divisional ter the Borough Championships and Colours; Tom Gilsenan (who in his Trampolining enjoy the local competition. This year own right has achieved numerous King’s also entered the Rotary Club NQTs over the years); Daniel Cot- Trampolining creates a very stressful of Alderley Edge and Bollin Valley terill, (who has each year since Year situation in competition, yet King’s charity swimarathon, as opposed to 7 competed in the Schools’ Biathlon Girls have learnt to handle this pres- the Macclesfield Lions Club Swima- championships and reached Na- sure and performed so well that they rathon, because half of the money tional finals); Alex Eyre and Jonathan became the top team within Chesh- raised could be put towards our Girls’ Ratcliffe who made up the relay ire, the North West, and North Britain. Division charity – the Oxfam ‘Build a team which has been so successful Katie Cornish produced one of the Classroom’ fund. throughout the Boys’ Division. best performances of all the senior A Year 8 contingent comprised of DMB girls, to be placed seventh in Britain Chloe Abbott, Jess Burns, Maddie in the ‘Élite’ category, a remarkable Coutts, Lara Knowles, Sarah Pearson Junior Swimming achievement. and Mrs Barker swam in relay forma- Swimmers have taken part in a Ellie Barratt and Catrin Nicholas tion for 55 minutes, completing 125 number of events during the year and assisted in coaching the juniors and lengths to raise a total of £213. have competed in regional and local became very proficient in this role. Katherine Edgar achieved a Bronze inter-school events as well as our very RB medal in the individual 100m Back- own, all inclusive, inter-house gala. stroke Final at the English Schools’ The girls took part in their AJIS Divisional Championships in Septem- event at Merchant Taylors’ School, ber at the Europa Pool in Birkenhead. Crosby. Sixteen schools competed Unfortunately when the ESSA Team from the North West and the stand- Relay championships came round in ard of competition was high. Cham-

71 Appendix 1 Staff 2007/2008 C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Software Teaching Staff 2007 - 2008 Engineering; PGCE, Leeds Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Physi- Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne, PhD; BSc Hons, Uni- cal Education, Liverpool versity of Liverpool; MEd, University of Manchester; PGCE, C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Math- Chorley College ematics; MSc Mathematics; PGCE, Cambridge Principal of Sixth Form Division: T H Andrew, MA Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, History; Hons, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, English MA, Deputy Head; Director of Studies: D J Pook, BA Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, Uni- Hons, University of Durham, Theology; PGCE, Cambridge; versity of Sheffield; BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of Higher Master of Theology, Philadelphia Education, Phys Ed & Geography; PGCE, Leeds Principal of Girls’ Division: Mrs S E Spence, BA Hons, Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English; Leeds University, English; PGCE, Leeds PGCE, Aberdeen; MEd (Open) Principal of Boys’ Division: I J Robertson, BSc, Uni- Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Math- versity of Birmingham, Biological Sciences; PGCE, Man- ematics with Physics; PGCE, Manchester chester. M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, Classics A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), Eng- lish; Certificate of Education, Southampton Dr J R Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Immunology; BSc Hons, Imperial Col- A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne lege, London, Biochemistry; PGCE, London. D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough Mrs L F Adams, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, Clas- College, BA(Open), Educational Studies sics; PGCE, Cambridge G Laurence, MA Hons, New College, Oxford, Mathemat- P J Colville, BSc Hons, University of Leicester, Mathemat- ics; Certificate of Education, Oxford ics & Astronomy; MSc, University of East Anglia, Theoreti- P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Phys- cal Mechanics ics; PGCE, Manchester; CPhys; MInstP Mrs E P Olsen, BA Hons, Hull University, History; PGCE, D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education De La Salle College, Manchester Dr C P Hollis, PhD; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Phys- Mrs C L Pyatt, GRSM, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music, ics; CPhys; MInstP London; PGCE, Manchester T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics; Certifi- Mrs J T Barratt, GTCL Hons, LTCL (Pft), Trinity College of cate of Education, Brunel Music, London; PGCE, City of Birmingham Polytechnic R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General Arts; Mrs A E Mitchell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, MA, Phys Ed, Leeds; PGCE, Loughborough Mathematical Sciences Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music; Cer- A McInnes, Diploma of Loughborough Colleges (Physical tificate of Education, Cambridge Education); Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate with P Murray, BA Hons, Scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, distinction in Mathematics, Nottingham University History & Theology; Certificate of Education, Manchester Mrs H L Broadley, BSc Hons, Nottingham University, Polytechnic Zoology; PGCE Science, Worcester College of Higher D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics; Certificate of Edu- Education cation, Durham M J Brown, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Physiology; Ms G Taylor, BA Hons, University of London, English; PGCE Biology and Combined Science, City of Birmingham PGCE, Liverpool Polytechnic J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics; Dr L C Palazzo, BA, University of Durham, General Stud- PGCE, Liverpool ies; Laurea in Lingue e Lettere Straniere, University of Bari, P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, Univer- Italy; BA Hons, University of Natal, Durban, English; MA, sity of Durham; Certificate of Education University of Natal, Durban, English; PhD, University of Durham, English; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certificate sity of Education Mrs C P Thompson, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, Physi- Performance Arts; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- cal Education, Sports Science and History; PGCE, Cardiff sity; Advanced Teaching Certificate and Diploma in Teach- P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geol- ing Studies, Manchester University ogy; PGCE, Manchester Dr G N Banner, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Sheffield University, M Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & English Literature Design, Graphic Design; PGCE, London Dr J A Fitzgerald, PhD, MSc, University of Sheffield, P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Envi- Palynology; BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Geology; ronmental Science; MSc Applied Environmental Investiga- PGCE, Liverpool Hope University College tion, Manchester Metropolitan University; PGCE, Leeds D R Marshall, BSc, University of Manchester, Computer Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Geog- Science; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University raphy; PGCE, Reading C A Richards, BSc Hons, Brunel University, Design & Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German; Technology with Education; Certificate of Education, PGCE, Leeds Brunel University Mrs G Green, BA Hons, University of Keele, French and Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birming- English; Certificate in Education, Keele ham, Chemistry; PGCE, University of London Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion Miss C Buckley, HND Leisure Studies, All England Net- and Textiles; PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic ball Association Tutor of Tutors

72 Appendix 1 Staff 2007/2008 Mrs R A Agour, BA Joint Hons, University of Leeds, Arabic Miss L C Derby, BA Hons, University of Leeds, PGCE, Leeds & Religious Studies; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Miss J A I Morris, BA Hons, University of Exeter, Modern versity, Religious Studies Languages German, PGCE, Leeds Dr J M Pinkham, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Mrs R H Roberts, MA Hons, (Oxon), English and Modern Biochemistry; PhD, University of Birmingham, Biochemistry Languages, PGCE, Manchester A Rice, BA Manchester University, Sports Studies & So- Dr J A West, BSc Hons, Manchester University, Mathemat- ciology; PGCE, West London Institute of Education, PE & ics, MSc Manchester University, Pure Mathematics,PHD, Special Educational Needs Liverpool University, Pure Mathematics, PGCE, Manchester J Street, BSc Hons, Imperial College, Chemistry; PGCE, Miss S H Waller, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Phar- University of Bristol, Science macology, PGCE, Liverpool Mrs M Holmes, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, English Z Ahmed, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Materials Sci- & German; PGCE, Edge Hill College of Higher Education, ence and Physics, PGCE University of Manchester Modern Languages Miss K Bailey, BA Hons, Leeds Metropolitan University, Mrs K Darch, BA Hons, King’s College London, French; Business Management, PGCE, Huddersfield University PGCE, Keele Ms M McMaster, BSc, University of Manchester, Psychol- Dr S J Hartnett, BSc, DPhil, University of Sussex, Physics; ogy, MPhil, Psychology, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan PGCE, Exeter University. Mrs J S Locke, BSc Hons, Durham University, Chemistry; A Puddephatt, BA Hons, University of Newcastle-upon- PGCE, Nottingham Tyne, Geography, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. J Nichols, BEd Hons, Crewe & Alsager College of Higher Mrs A Alderson, BA Joint Hons, Aberystwyth University, Education, CDT English & Drama, PGCE Manchester Miss E Schué, BA, University of Nanterre-Paris, English Mrs A Balcombe, BSc Hons, University of Lancaster, Bio- Literature, History & Linguistics; PGCE, Reading logical Sciences, PGCE, Keele University J P Bartle, BSc, Loughborough University, Chemistry; C Fico, Licence Lettres et Civilisations Etrangeres (BA), Uni- PGCE, Loughborough versitie de Haute-Alsace, PGCE, University of Manchester I E Dalgleish, MA, Merton College, Oxford, English & Mrs G Goodings, BA Hons, Huddersfield Polytechnic, Modern Languages; PGCE, University of London Humanities, PGCE, Leeds Miss K E Easby, MA, BA, University of Manchester, Classi- R N Jackson, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Com- cal Studies; PGCE, St Mary’s College, Twickenham parative Religion, PGCE, University of Manchester Mrs Z Taylor, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Miss V Smalley, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, French versity, Textile Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan & Hispanic Studies, PGCE, University of Manchester University Mrs D Threlfall, BA Hons, West Surrey College of Art & Mrs R E Crowley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Design, Textiles, PGCE, London (Goldsmiths) Mathematics; PGCE, University of Manchester Mrs A Koido, BA, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan, A P Reeve, BA, York University, Economics & Economics English and English Literature History; PGCE, York University Mrs E Rosenfield, BeEd Hons, Crewe and Alsager Col- Mrs R A Richards, BA Hons, Buckinghamshire Chilterns lege University, 3D Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University S Carpenter, PhD, BSc, University of Warwick, Engineer- Junior Division Staff ing & Materials Science; PGCE, Warwick Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Dr L A Craig, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- University of Leeds, Mathematics; PGCE, Leeds versity, Social & Economic History with Sociology; PGCE, Vice-Principal (Junior Department): Mrs A Lea, BMus Manchester Hons, University of Manchester, Diploma in Orchestral Mrs L E Hewitson, B A Hons, Lancaster University, Eco- Studies, Goldsmiths College, London; PGCE, Manchester nomics; PGCE, Leeds. Vice-Principal (Infant Department): Mrs E Warbur- Dr I Lancaster, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Wales (Ban- ton, BEd Hons, Cheltenham and Gloucester gor), Oceanography; PGCE London, MSc, Durham. Mrs V F A Atkins, BSc Hons, University of Bath, Math- Mrs R E Maddocks, BA Hons, Manchester University, ematics; PGCE (Primary), Bath Politics & Modern History; PGCE, York. P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, Ms C Morton, BA Hons, University of Sheffield, French & Melbourne Spanish; PGCE, Liverpool; MA, Sheffield, English Language Mrs C Bailey, BA Hons, PGCE, Liverpool Teaching & Linguistics. Mrs D C Baker, BEd Hons, Bedford College of Higher D C Parkes, BA Hons, Sheffield University, Geography; Education PGCE, London Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic M T R Seccombe, BSc Hons, University of Southampton, Science; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology; Management Science & French; PGCE, Warwick PGCE, Manchester Miss A Sheen, BSc Hons, Salford University, German & Mrs M G Byrne, BA Hons, Economics and Geography, Italian; PGCE, Sheffield PGCE P Thompson, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Mrs J Cole, BA Hons, University of Exeter, History; PGCE, Chemistry; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Christ Church College, Canterbury Miss L C Watkins, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Mrs R Cookson, BA Hons, South Bank University, Lon- Chemistry; PGCE, Liverpool don, European Community Studies; PGCE, Bristol Miss M Acharya, BA Joint Hons, University of Hull, Phi- Mrs L Cunliffe, BSc Hons, Manchester Metropolitan losophy and Theology, PGCE, Ripon and York University, Psychology, PGCE (Primary), Manchester Metro- 73 Appendix 1 Staff 2007/2008 politan University Mrs A Gierc, Teaching Assistant Miss E De Maine, BA Hons, History, Lancaster University; Mrs L Green, Admissions Secretary PGCE, Lancaster Mrs G Gribble, Foundation Secretary Mrs A Eardley, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Ms D Harper, HNC, Sixth Form Division Secretary, i/c versity, English & History; PGCE, Manchester Community Action Mrs J Hankinson, Teaching Certificate in Early Years, Mrs J Harris, Accounts Assistant Coventry Teaching College C Harrison, Assistant Caretaker R J Harding, BA Hons, History of Modern Art, Manches- Mrs S Hearn, BA Hons, Foundation Office Telephonist/ ter; MA Contemporary Art Theory, Goldsmith’s College, Admin Assistant London; PGCE, Liverpool Hope University Mrs S Heginbotham, Laboratory Technician Mrs A M Johnson, BA Hons, Hull University, French Mrs L Hollis, BA Hons, i/c Foundation Office, i/c Cover Studies; Certificate for Teachers of the Deaf and PGCE, Boys’ Division Manchester T Houghton, Maintenance, Cumberland Street Miss A Hunt, Science Technician , Girls’ Division Mrs L Johnston – Certificate of Education from Bishop Lonsdale College of Education. Mrs J Illingworth, Assistant Head of Admissions Mrs S Ingmire, Learning Enhancement Mrs S E Ord, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- P Jackson, Senior Science Technician sity, English; PGCE, Manchester Mrs V Jackson, Teaching Assistant Mrs J H Panton, BA Hons, University of Birmingham, Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary Russian Language and Literature, PGCE (Primary), Man- Mrs D King, Foundation Office/IJR Secretary chester A Knowles, Art/Technology Technician Miss N Partington, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs M Kyrantonis, Catering Manager, Cumberland Street University, Early Years Education; NNEB, Preston Mrs J Laidlaw, MCILIP, Librarian, Girls’ Division Miss E Smith, BA Hons, University of Wales Institute Car- Mrs C Lasman, BA, Junior Secretary diff, Primary Education M Lawlor, School Engineer - Head of Maintenance Mrs N Squares, MA, Music Culture & Politics; BMus, S Leah, ICT/AVA Technician PGCE, Cardiff University A Leonard, Groundsman Mrs J T Sykes, Certificate of Education, Mary Ward College Mrs F McArthur, Careers Officer, Cumberland Street, M K Walton, BEd Hons (Primary), University of Wales, Exams Assistant Bangor C McCormack, Groundsman Mrs K Wells, BA Hons, University of Leicester, Politics, Miss A J Madley, Science Technician, Fence Avenue (Ma- Foundation Art Certificate, Bourneville School of Art; ternity Cover) PGCE, Manchester C Moores, Grounds Mrs C Whelpton, BSc Hons, Loughborough University, S Moores, Commercial Manager, Head Groundsman, i/c Cricket Social Administration; PGCE Primary, Newcastle Mrs R Murphy, RGN, School Nurse Mrs T Newton, IT Support Support Staff Mrs A Page, Laboratory Assistant Mrs G Parry, BA (Open),MCILIP, Foundation Librarian, Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar Cumberland Street D Atkinson, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Mrs P C Percival, BA, MPhil, Office Manager Mrs B Ault, Infant Secretary C F Potter, ACIOB, FGBC, Estates Manager A Bailey, Deputy Head Groundsman Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs G N Barber, Teaching Assistant Mrs J Quoroll, Catering Manager, Fence Avenue S Barber, ICT Technician Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office Mrs S Bamberger, Teaching Assistant Ms J Reynolds, Biology Technician, Cumberland Street Miss V Banks, Teaching Assistant Mrs J Rodgers, General Science Technician L Beaden, Caretaker, Cumberland Street Mrs S Searle, Teaching Assistant M Butterworth, ICT Manager C S Shingles, Teaching Certificate, Loughborough, BEd, Mrs N Butterworth, Director of Finance Secretary Nottingham, Cricket and Rugby Coach Mrs C Caton, Library/Office Assistant Mrs M E Smith, School Shop Manageress D Coates, Groundsman Mrs L Snook, BA, Library Assistant Ms J Chapman, Library J M Spencer Pickup, BSc, ACA Director of Finance and Ms S Collinson, Reprographics Clerk to the Governors Mrs M E Connor, Girls’ Division Secretary, i/c Cover Girls’ Division Mrs E Taylor, Systems Administrator Mrs K Davies, Teaching Assistant Mrs C Waterer, Learning Enhancement Mrs C Dewhurst, Careers Officer, Fence Avenue Mrs E Welsh, Teaching Assistant K Dunkley, Head Caretaker, Fence Avenue Mrs J M Wheeler, Boys’ Division Secretary Mrs D Dunkley, Assistant Caretaker, Fence Avenue Mrs J Williams, Teaching Assistant Mrs J T Egerton, RGN, School Nurse Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant Mrs T L Elliott, Head of Foundation’s Secretary Dr S Embrey, BSc, PHd, Science Technician Coaches C Fairhurst, Caretaking, Fence Avenue C S Shingles - rugby/cricket Mrs N J Few, Teaching Assistant D Jones - rugby A Flynn, Caretaking, Cumberland Street B Edwards - sailing Miss N Frith, Teaching Assistant (Notetaker), Fence Avenue L A Batchelor –squash Mrs F E Gathercole, RGN, RM, School Nurse P Allen – rugby D Thomson – rugby/cricket 74 T Bamford - rugby Appendix 2 Examination Results

Kennerley C ���������������������� BStd, B (AS), GStd (AS), H, Ps A2/AS Results 2008 Kershaw H ������������������������ B (AS), C, F, Ps Keys N ������������������������������� BStd (AS), F, M, S Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; King-Smith M ������������������� B, G, IT (AS), Rs C: Chemistry; CC: Classical Civilisation; Comp: Computing; CT: Critical Thinking; D&T: Design & Technology; D: Drama Lacey B ������������������������������ C, G, GStd (AS), M, P (AS) and Theatre Studies; Ec: Economics; ELang: English Language; Laing P ������������������������������� C, Geol, M (AS), P E: English Literature; F: French; FM: Further Mathematics: Lloyd J �������������������������������� B, C, Geol, GStd (AS), M (AS) GStd: General Studies; G: Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: Lock H ������������������������������� C, M, P (AS), Rs German; H: History; IT: Information Technology; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Music; Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; Pol: Lowndes R ������������������������ A&D (AS), B (AS), CC (AS), Ec (AS), Geol, G Politics; Ps: Psychology; RStd: Religious Studies; S: Spanish; Lowry F ����������������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), G, H SpStd: Sport and PE. Main S �������������������������������� Ec, G (AS), M, P Marlow K ��������������������������� B, C, F, Ger Allmand-Smith A �������������� BStd, Ec, H, M (AS) Maudsley S ������������������������ B (AS), GStd (AS), H, Phil, Ps Allsopp B ��������������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), G, GStd (AS), IT McGhee C ������������������������� A&D, D&T, GStd (AS), IT Anderson S ����������������������� Comp, CT (AS), D&T, P Meakin N ��������������������������� B, Elang, G (AS), H, M (AS) Arnold B ���������������������������� BStd, B, C, GStd (AS), M (AS) Middleton E ���������������������� Ec, Ec(AEA), E, H Bailey S ������������������������������ B, Ec, F, GStd (AS), M (AS) Mobbs D ��������������������������� A&D (AS), BStd, G, SpStd Banks J ������������������������������ Elang (AS), F, M, P, Pol (AS) Morrissey G ���������������������� B, C, H, M, FM (AS) Barratt J ����������������������������� CT (AS), Ec (AS), H, Ps, Rs Mycock E �������������������������� BStd, B, GStd (AS), M (AS), Ps Bellamy H ������������������������� A&D, BStd (AS), Elang, Ps Mysko C ���������������������������� B, C, C (AEA), M, P (AS) Brett J �������������������������������� CT (AS), D&T, G, H, P (AS) Nesbitt E ���������������������������� C, H, M, P Bridge C ���������������������������� C, H (AS), M, FM, P Nicholson J ����������������������� BStd, G, H, IT (AS) Broadbent B ��������������������� B, C, CT (AS), P (AS), Ps Nouri M ����������������������������� B, C, Ps Burgess R �������������������������� BStd, GStd (AS), Ps, Rs, SpStd (AS) Peel S ��������������������������������� A&D, Comp (AS), D&T, IT (AS), Ps (AS) Butterworth R ������������������ BStd, Geol, G, GStd (AS), Ps (AS) Phillips H ��������������������������� E, F, Ger, Ger (AEA), Mu Campbell J ������������������������ G, L, M Phillips J ����������������������������� A&D, Ger, M, P Clayton E ��������������������������� CT (AS), H (AS), Phil, Ps, Rs Quinn A ����������������������������� BStd, G, GStd (AS), Ps, SpStd (AS) Cottis S ������������������������������ Ec (AS), Elang, GStd (AS), IT, Ps Rathbone J ������������������������ A&D, D&T (AS), M, P Cowan O ��������������������������� A&D, GStd (AS), IT, M, P (AS) Reucroft C ������������������������� B, D (AS), Elang (AS), Ps, SpStd (AS) Cox C ��������������������������������� B, C (AS), E, F, P (AS) Rex M ��������������������������������� Comp, H, M, FM (AS) Cross V ������������������������������ C, E, M, FM (AS), P Richardson J ��������������������� B, C, GStd (AS), M (AS), Ps Edwards J �������������������������� CC, M, Phil Roberts C �������������������������� C, E, M, FM, P Falder S ����������������������������� B, Ec, F, M Rowbotham T ������������������ E (AS), F, Ps, S Ferdani K ��������������������������� C (AS), CT (AS), Elang, H, M Roworth D ������������������������ Ec, H, P, Pol (AS) Fisher T ����������������������������� Ec, H (AS), M, Ps Roxborough B ������������������ A&D, Elang, Phil (AS), Ps (AS) Fitzgerald J ������������������������ A&D, M, P (AS), Ps Shone H ���������������������������� D (AS), Elang, GStd (AS), H, Ps Fowler J ����������������������������� A&D, H, Ps Siddall J ����������������������������� Ec, G (AS), H, M, Pol (AS) Fowler S ���������������������������� BStd, Elang, GStd (AS), Ps Sizeland J ��������������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), GStd (AS), H, Ps Fox J ����������������������������������� B, H, L, P Smith R ������������������������������ B, C, CT (AS), M (AS), Ps Garner I ����������������������������� A&D (AS), Ec, G, GStd (AS), Ps Sneddon F ������������������������ B, C, M, P Gildert N ��������������������������� F, M, P (AS), Ps Sproats F ��������������������������� BStd (AS), B, Ps, SpStd Gillespie A ������������������������� B, Ps, S, SpStd (AS) Stanton N �������������������������� A&D (AS), BStd, Elang, G, GStd (AS) Gilman O �������������������������� B, C, Comp (AS), P Stott-Sugden J ������������������ B, G, GStd (AS), Ps, SpStd (AS) Greaves A �������������������������� BStd, GStd (AS), H (AS), Ps, Rs Stretton K ������������������������� CC (AS), Elang, E, Rs Harmsworth G ����������������� E, GStd (AS), H, Phil, Ps (AS) Stringer M ������������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), IT (AS), SpStd Healey M ��������������������������� A&D, CC, Ec (AS), H, Pol (AS) Sumpter M ������������������������ Ec, Ec (AEA), H (AS), M, Phil Hearn B ����������������������������� C, G, GStd (AS), H (AS), M Swetman D ����������������������� B, C, G, M Henshaw C ����������������������� BStd, Ec, M, Ps Taylor J ������������������������������� B, Geol, Ps, SpStd (AS) Hinchcliffe A ��������������������� A&D, M, P (AS), Ps Thorneycroft B ���������������� BStd, D&T, G, H (AS) Hodgson J ������������������������� A&D, Elang, E (AS), M (AS), P (AS), Ps (AS) Thornley H ����������������������� Elang, E (AS), G, M (AS), Ps Holland J ��������������������������� Elang, Ger, H, M Turner C ���������������������������� C, M, P How L �������������������������������� BStd, CT (AS), Elang, H, M (AS) Tweedie J ��������������������������� GStd (AS), H, Ps (AS) Howsley P ������������������������� B, Elang (AS), Pol (AS, )Ps, Rs Wales N ������������������������������ BStd, C (AS), Ec (AS), GStd (AS), M (AS), Ps Hurst T ������������������������������ C (AS), D&T, GStd (AS), M, P Walker R ���������������������������� B, C, GStd (AS), M (AS), Ps Illingworth J ���������������������� BStd, GStd (AS), IT, M, P (AS) Walsh M ����������������������������� Elang (AS), G, Ps, SpStd Jones J ������������������������������� A&D, Geol, Ps, Rs Whitehurst J ��������������������� CT (AS), Ec (AS), Geol, M, P

75 Appendix 2 Examination Results Whiteley G ������������������������ B, C, SpStd Hutcheon E ���������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P Wilmot S ���������������������������� BStd, C (AS), F, S Jacot R ������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M, St Wong M ����������������������������� B, C, E James H ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE Wood J ������������������������������� CT (AS), Ec, H (AS), Phil, Ps Javle S �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Mu, P, St Woolliscroft T ������������������� BStd (AS), Comp, H (AS), M, P Jeffrey F ����������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE, St Worrall J ����������������������������� A&D, D&T (AS), Ec, M Johnson A ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE Wreglesworth R ���������������� B, C, G, P (AS) King A �������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Lasman E ��������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE Lavassani Y ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE Logothetis K ��������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P GCSE Results 2008 Loynes H ��������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, St Macfadyen S ��������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, L, M, St Key: A&D: Art & Design; As: Astronomy; B: Biology; C: Chem- istry; D&T: Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; Mallinson A ����������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, St E: English Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Ge- McKechnie C �������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, L, M, RE, St ography; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Milverton K ����������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Mu: Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual Award: Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Mobbs V ���������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M Murray K ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, L, M The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Nave K ������������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE, St Girls’ Division Newton G ������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Adams H ��������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE Ollier S ������������������������������� B, C, D, E, F, H, M, P Attenborough C ��������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P, St, D&T Parrish H ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, RE Banks R ����������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, M, P, D&T Platt K �������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE Barratt L ���������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE Powell L ����������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M Barton E ���������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE Pullen G ���������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, M, P, RE Beesley A ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, Mu, St Quinlan J ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE, St Bell K ��������������������������������� A&D, D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M Ravenscroft H ������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, St Birch M ������������������������������ B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE Regan S ����������������������������� As, B, C, D, E, EL, F, L, M, P, St Branley S ��������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE Rex L ���������������������������������� As, B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St Bridge D ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Riedhorst C ����������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M Bromley R ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, RE Roberts V �������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, H, M, P Burness K �������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, D&T Robinson C ����������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, RE, D&T Byatte C ����������������������������� Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, RE Roxborough E ������������������ A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M, Chatwin L �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, D&T Seddon E �������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, Sp Coates V ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, RE Shaw K ������������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M Cochrane C ����������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE, St Shorland C ������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Collins R ���������������������������� A&D, D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M Smith A ������������������������������ Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, L, M Cornish E �������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Smith E ������������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, M, RE Diamond S ������������������������ Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE, D&T Smith H ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, L, M, P, St Draysey E �������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, G, M, P, St Stafford L ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, Mu Duckworth G ������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, Sp Stewart A ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Eardley E ��������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P Sumpter A ������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, St Eiselt R ������������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, M, RE, D&T Vickers S ���������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M Fox S ���������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, L, M, P Ward C ������������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P French V ���������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P, St Ward H ������������������������������ As, B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P, St Garratt L ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, P Warner N ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE George C ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P Wilbraham S ��������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, D&T Gibson N ��������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, H, M, Mu, Sp Woodley S ������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M Gilmour E ������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, M, Mu, RE, Sp Woodruff F ������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE Gosling E ��������������������������� A&D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M, St Young-Southward G �������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M, RE Hallworth L ����������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, M, Sp Harrison B ������������������������ A&D, B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P Boys’ Division Hawker S ��������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; D&T: Holland L �������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: Hope L ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, P, St German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Music; P: Howlett A �������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual Award: Sp: Hudson G ������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE Spanish; St: Statistics.

76 Appendix 2 Examination Results

The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Alderley D ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, L, M, P James L ������������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, H, M, RE Allen W ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P Jeffrey H ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Barratt A ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE Kamran H ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St Bianco N ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, P, St Kennedy L ������������������������� B, C, E, F, G, M, P Bibbey J ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, H, M, P King M ������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, Sp Blunt B ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, RE Lloyd J �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, St, D&T Boardman J ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St MacPherson A ������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St Boden A ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, Ger, M, RE Macleod F ������������������������� Sc, E, M, RE, D&T Boothroyd J ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, St, D&T Mandalia N ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P Brooks N ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, L, M, D&T Mannion M ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Brown D ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M Marlow R ��������������������������� B, C, E, Ger, H, M, P, Sp Brown H ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Marriott J ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE, D&T Burke J ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St McHale S ��������������������������� B, C, E, Ger, M, P, G Burke R ����������������������������� Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, H, L, M Meaden G ������������������������� Sc, E, M, RE Butterworth J ������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Mearman J ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, G, IT, M, P, D&T Calder A ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, M, P, D&T Monro B ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, RE Calvert J ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, Monsey B �������������������������� Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, D&T Chadwick A ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, Morris E ����������������������������� B, C, E, F, G, H, M, P Charlesworth T ���������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, Parton A ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, M, Mu, P, Sp Chopra K ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, Pasquale G ������������������������ B, C, D, E, EL, F, G, M, P Clifford R ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, D&T, Pinnington N �������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Coleman T ������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, St, Plowright J ������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M Collinson M ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P, D&T Potter A ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, P, St Connolly C ������������������������ Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Sp, Quinn M ���������������������������� D, Sc, E, G, Ger, M, D&T Cornish C �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, Ratcliffe J ��������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, Sp Cotterill D ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P, Raza A �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P, D&T Coutts S ����������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, H, M, D&T Rehman S �������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Cross S ������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, St, D&T Rhodes J ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, Sp Cummings A ��������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P, St Roffe J �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, L, M, P, St Darlington S ��������������������� D, Sc, E, Ger, M, RE Roworth P ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P, St, D&T Davies A ���������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Ryan J ��������������������������������� B, C, E, F, H, M, P Dillon T ����������������������������� Sc, E, EL, H, M, RE Seale C ������������������������������� D, Sc, E, G, Ger, H, M Dodd M ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, L, M, Mu, P, St Shaw A ������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Elliott M ����������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, L, M, Mu Sheratte S �������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, Sp, D&T Eyre A �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M, P Sinclair Smith H ��������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M Ferdani D �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, M, P, RE, St Smith A ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P Flaherty D ������������������������� Sc, E, Ger, M Smith A ������������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, L, M, St Fox J ����������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, G, M, D&T Stewart R ��������������������������� Sc, E, F, M, D&T French B ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, St, D&T Stott H ������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Gilsenan T ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, P, Sp Taylor T ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St Goncalves J ����������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M Tenwolde O ���������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, D&T Gradon J ���������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, H, M, P Thomson J ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, RE Greatbatch A �������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, L, M, D&T Thornber R ����������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE Gresham S ������������������������ D, Sc, E, EL, Ger, H, M, RE Thorneycroft F ����������������� Sc, E, EL, G, H, M, RE Hall J ���������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, H, L, M, P Thorp S ����������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, H, M, RE, Sp Hanrahan C ���������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, H, M Tilston D ��������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, M, P, D&T Hardman T ����������������������� Sc, E, EL, G, H, M, D&T Townley S �������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, G, M, P, St Hasan H ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, H, M, P, RE, St Vass P ��������������������������������� B, C, E, G, Ger, H, M, P Hearn J ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P, St Waters T ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, L, M, P, RE, St Hill A ���������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, RE, D&T Wilkinson M ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, H, M, P Hill A ���������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, H, M, D&T Williamson J ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, H, M, P Holden W ������������������������� Sc, E, F, G, H, M Wreglesworth M ��������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, D&T Holt J ��������������������������������� Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, H, M Wrigley N ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, H, M Howell T ��������������������������� Sc, E, F, H, L, M James B ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, P, St

77 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Pupils Admitted to Higher Education 2008

Name Destination Subject Allmand-smith, A M...... Queen’s University Belfast...... Business Management Allsopp, B L...... Loughborough University...... Computing & Management (2009) Anderson, S...... University of Birmingham...... Computer Science/Software Engineering Arnold, B H...... Keele University...... Medicine Bailey, S L...... University of Birmingham...... Modern Languages Banks, J S...... Re applying 08/09 Barratt, J...... University of York...... History Bellamy, H K...... Art Foundation Course Brett, J E...... University of Birmingham...... War Studies Bridge, C G...... Oxford, St Catherines College...... Materials Science Broadbent, B...... University of Nottingham...... Pharmacy Burgess, R...... Loughborough University...... Social Psychology Butterworth, R...... University of Manchester...... Geology (2009) Campbell, J F E...... University of Manchester...... Geography Clayton, E M...... University of St Andrew’s...... Psychology (Arts) Cottis, S L...... Staffordshire University...... Applied Information Technology Cowan, O J...... De Montford University...... Architecture Cox, C L...... University of Manchester...... Zoology with a Modern Language Cross, V J...... University of Bath...... Pharmacy Edwards, J J...... University of Bristol...... Philosophy Falder, S L...... Oxford, Worcester College...... Law Ferdani, K...... Queen Mary, University of London...... History (2009) Fisher, T...... University of Leicester...... Business Economics Fitzgerald, J...... University of Nottingham...... Architecture & Environmental Design Fowler, J R...... Re applying 08/09 Fowler, S...... Leeds Metropolitan University...... Sociology Fox, R J H...... Cambridge, Peterhouse College...... Law Garner, I F...... University of Nottingham...... Geography Gildert, N...... University of Sheffield...... Mathematics with French Gillespie, A J...... University of Sheffield...... Modern Languages (2009) Gilman, O P...... Re applying 08/09 Greaves, A D...... Re applying 08/09 Harmsworth, G...... University of Leeds...... Philosophy Healey, M J...... University of Leeds...... Classical Civilisation Hearn, B...... University of Leeds...... Geography Henshaw, C...... The University of Exeter...... Business and Management Hinchcliffe, A N...... Glasgow School of Art...... Architectural Studies Hodgson, J...... ...... Art Foundation Course Holland, J...... University of Warwick...... History and Politics How, L...... Lancaster University...... Film and Cultural Studies Howsley, P...... University College London...... Psychology Hurst, T E G...... University of Manchester...... Engineering with Foundation Year (2009) Illingworth, J...... Leeds Metropolitan University...... Accounting and Finance (2009) Jones, J E...... Art Foundation Course Kennerley, C J...... Re applying 08/09 Kershaw, H...... Re applying 08/09 Keys, N L...... University of Nottingham...... Modern Language Studies King-Smith, M S...... Re applying 08/09 Lacey, B...... University of Leeds...... Chemistry Laing, P...... Re applying 08/09 Lloyd, J J...... Loughborough University...... Human Biology Lock, H E...... Re applying 08/09

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Lowndes, R...... Aberystwyth University...... Environmental Earth Science (2009) Lowry, F J...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Building Surveying Main, S...... University of Birmingham...... Mathematics Marlow, K...... University of St Andrew’s...... French-German with Year Abroad Maudsley, S K...... The University of Edinburgh...... Psychology (2009) McGhee, C T...... Art Foundation Course Meakin, N J...... Re applying 08/09 Middleton, E...... Oxford, Wadham College...... Philosophy, Politics and Economics Mobbs, D...... University of Reading...... Geography (Human and Physical) Morrissey, G...... Re applying 08/09 Mycock, E...... University of Sheffield...... Accounting & Financial Management Mysko, C...... Newcastle University...... Medicine Nesbitt, E...... Oxford, St Edmund Hall College...... Chemistry Nicholson, J...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Business Property Management Nouri, M...... Keele University...... Pharmacy Peel, S D...... University of Teeside...... Computer Animation Phillips, H...... Oxford, Magdalen College...... Modern Languages Phillips, J M...... Cambridge, Robinson College...... Architecture Quinn, A C...... Re applying 08/09 Rathbone, J G...... University of Nottingham...... Architecture & Environmental Design Reucroft, C...... Re applying 08/09 Rex, M K...... The University of Edinburgh...... History Richardson, J A L...... University of Sheffield...... Medicine (Phase One) Roberts, C O...... The University of Warwick...... Mathematics Rowbotham, T J...... University of Nottingham...... Modern Language Studies Roworth, D W...... Aberystwyth University...... Economic & Social History with Economics Roxborough, B...... Art Foundation Course Shone, H...... University of York...... English Language and Linguistics Siddall, J R P...... University of Manchester...... Economics Sizeland, J R...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Criminology and Psychology (2009) Smith, R...... Re applying 08/09 Sneddon, F J...... Royal Veterinary College...... Veterinary Medicine Sproats, F...... Re applying 08/09 Stanton, N J...... Sheffield Hallam University...... English Language Stott-Sugden, J...... Re applying 08/09 Stretton, K...... Nottingham Trent University...... Photography/Photography in Europe Stringer, M J...... Re applying 08/09 Sumpter, M D...... University of Nottingham...... Economics Swetman, D...... Newcastle University...... Medicine (stage 1 entry) Taylor, J...... Re applying 08/09 Thorneycroft, B...... Aberystwyth University...... Physical Geography Thornley, H...... University of Nottingham...... English Studies Turner, C J...... Re applying 08/09 Tweedie, J E L...... Re applying 08/09 Wales, N J...... University of Stirling...... Business Studies Walker, R K...... Keele University...... Medicine Walsh, M...... University of Liverpool...... Geography for Management Whitehurst, J...... University of Manchester...... Civil Engineering Whiteley, G...... Re applying 08/09 Wilmot, S...... University of Nottingham...... Management Studies with Spanish Wong, M M C...... Liverpool John Moores University...... Pharmaceutical Science and Biological Chemistry Wood, J M...... Gap Year Woolliscroft, T...... Aberystwyth University...... Physics (2009) Worrall, J R...... University of Kent...... Architecture Wreglesworth, R...... University of Sheffield...... Environmental Science

79 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Distinctions in Public Examinations Special Prizes A & AS Level Head of Foundation’s Prize, Ben Davies (Poetry), Pupils with 5 A grades Economics (Canon F W Paul) Joint Prize Emily Middleton George Morrissey Jay Richardson School Prizes (all age groups) Pupils witwh 4 A grades Sainter (for scientific research), Physics Middle School Prize Lydia Rex Christian Bridge Harry Phillips Jenny Campbell Julia Phillips Maimi Wright for Computing Simon Anderson Verity Cross Carl Roberts Dr Norman Maurice Arclex Joint Prize Sarah Falder Fiona Sneddon Biology Prize Laura Chatwin James Fox David Swetman Selwyn Russell Jones Sports Prize George Morrissey Chris Mysko Rebecca Walker Thornber Chemistry Development Prize, Emily Nesbitt History (CA Bradley) Prize Emily Nesbitt

Pupils with 3 As Ros Marcall Prize for Endeavour Amy McCulloch Hannah Bellamy Emily Middleton Ken Brookfield Elizabethan Prize, Robbie Smith Estelle Clayton Macclesfield Grammar School Jamie Holland Matthew Sumpter Challenge Cup & Philippa Howsley Helena Thornley Middle School French Prize Joschka Roffe Simon Main Michael Walsh I A Wilson Economics Scholarship Alex Green Katherine Marlow Ron Darlington Jazz Prize & Development Trust Scholarship GCSE Major Award Amy Matthewson Pupils with at least 8 A*/As Hetty Adams Benedict James Charlotte Attenborough Sukanya Javle Retiring Prizes Andrew Barratt Florence Jeffrey Geoff Laurence Ben Marsden Anna Beesley Abbie Johnson Gill Green Rebecca Sugden Maia Birch Hassan Kamran James Boardman Ali King Upper School Prizes Jack Boothroyd Eleanor Lasman Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) Jessica Hodgson Daisy Bridge Yasmin Lavassani Biology, Classics (Wilmot), History, Jacob Calvert Alex MacPherson Development Trust Scholarship Essay James Fox Laura Chatwin Sophie Macfadyen Business Studies Sam Wilmot Rory Clifford Amy Mallinson Charlotte Cochrane Milo Mannion Chemistry Fiona Sneddon Elilidh Cornish Vicky Mobbs Design and Technology Chris McGhee Stephen Cross Ben Monro Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Adam Cummings Kate Nave Economics (Canon F W Paul) Joint Prize, Michael Dodd Allie Potter Mathematics:Mechanics Sarah Falder Emma Draysey Laura Powell English Language Hayley Shone Max Elliott Jessica Quinlan English Literature, Jonathan Ratcliffe Alexander Eyre French (William Broster), Dominic Ferdani Sarah Regan German (J O Nicholson), Music, Sophie Fox Lydia Rex Development Trust Scholarship Essay Harry Phillips Victoria French Joschka Roffe General Studies (T B Cartwright), Laura Garratt Kate Shaw Development Trust Scholarship Essay Georgina Harmsworth Naomi Gibson Alex Smith Geography, Theatre Arts Joint Prize Jenny Campbell Emily Gilmour Alex Smith Geology Rick Butterworth Emily Gosling Hannah Smith Mathematics: Statistics Chris Mysko Justin Hall Laura Stafford Bobby Harrison Amy Sumpter Mathematics Double Carl Roberts Hikmat Hasan Sam Townley Philosophy Jack Edwards Sophie Hawker Carys Ward Physics Christian Bridge Hope Ward Josh Hearn Psychology Estelle Clayton Lauren Hope Tom Waters Senior Choral Joint Prize Emma Mycock Alex Howlett Max Wilkinson Rosanna Jacot Genevieve Young-Southward Senior Orchestral Sophie Vohra

80 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Senior Reading Jamie Holland 10MTH Matthew Harris Simon Schuler Computing Prize Sarah Cottis 10PFH Cameron McPake Sports Studies David Mobbs 8KDa Jamie Hammill Theatre Arts Joint Prize, 8CAM Chris Hanak Development Trust Scholarship Essay Maddie Rex 8DG Will Haynes Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Jonathan Barratt 8MMA George Davies Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) George Walker Development Trust Scholarships 9CJM Andrew Hodgson Major Award Hannah Lock 9DMH Sean Wilson 9SHW Nathan Jordan Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) 9JPR/KLB Scott Malkin Deryck Siddall Cup Sam Townley Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) James Gwatkin Art & Design, Design Technology (Graphic Products) Matthew Wreglesworth 7JAIM Ciaran McLaughlin Biology Max Wilkinson 7CJAF Nick Harrington Chemistry, German Michael Dodd 7KEE Tom Meadows Design & Technology Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Tom Mort (Resistant Materials) Ben Monsey Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Kester Banks Middle School Prizes (Girls Division) English, Theatre Arts Stuart Gresham Macclesfield High School Geography Andrew Barratt ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup Joint Prize Victoria French Alexandra King History, Latin, Music Max Elliott Art & Design Kate Nave Mathematics Hikmat Hasan Design & Technology Rachelle Eiselt Physics James Boardman Chemistry, Mathematics Florence Jeffrey Spanish, Best All Rounder Cup Matthew King Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Flora Woodruff Middle School Reading David Marchington Dual Award Science, Geography, Dual Science Alex Smith Macclesfield High School Challenge Cup Rosie Jacot Year 7 Achiever’s Cup Edward Nathan English Sophie Hawker Year 9 Achiever’s Cup David Ormrod-Morley French, Latin Sarah Regan Year 10 Challenge Cup, German Yasmin Lavassani Year 10 Major Research Award Will Hanson History Daisy Bridge Principal’s Prize Will Holden Music Anna Beesley Boys’ Division Council Cup Joint Angus Quinn James Occleston Spanish Emily Gilmour Year 7 General Science Prize Edward Laughton Theatre Arts Sarah Vickers Year 8 General Science Prize Will Haynes Middle School Reading, 9SJH Form Prize Bridie Thompson Anne Craig French Prize Molly Ross Year 10 Research Project (Boys’ Division) Year 7 Endeavour Cup Patricia Duart-Llacer Major Awards Christopher Fray Jem Greenway Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Megan Jackson Jake Knowles Victrix Ludorum Cup (Sports), Christopher Smith 10RAA Form Prize, Award Kieran Brady Year 10 Major Research Award Katie Pickering Jenny Lee Mathematics Prize Jenny Wilson Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Macclesfield High School Junior Choral Joint Prize William Poyser Susan Russell Jones Cup for German Chloe Venables Junior Choral Joint Prize Principal’s Prize, 7LAC Form Prize Sam Hollis Year 10 Research Award Katie Reid Junior Orchestral Richard Barratt Sue Bream Crystal Star Louise Cross Anne Cohen Prize Hope Ward

Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) History Essay Prize Eleanor Lasman 10RGD,Year 10 Research Award Sean Malkin Year 7 General Science Prize Rebecca Lowndes 10PJP John McGowen-Fazakerley Year 8 General Science Prize, 8LFA Form Prize Amy Sanderson 10JAD Charlie Brown

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Form Prizes Year 10 Research projects (Girls) First Form Prize Major Awards Rachel Withington 6JEB Katharine Fray Isabel Wilkinson 6MW Raife Copp-Barton Emelia Bell 6PA Laura Embrey Awards Victoria May Sumaiya Salehin 5AGE Sarah Laughton 5As William Fox Lower School Prizes (Girl’s Division) 5NS Rosie Turner Junior Choral Mary Thorp 4KW/VA Eleanor Toms Junior Orchestral Elizabeth Marshall 4JC Zarin Salehin 4SEO Amber Murray Form Prizes (Girl’s Division) 3JP Molly Bessell 10GNB Emma Butterworth 3LC Fionn Carman 10MPF Amy Jacobsen 10SAC Alice Taylor Second Form Prize 9LB Georgina Lucas 5AGE Matthew Brooks 9DRM Zoe Taylor 5NS Nicole Hughes Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Lauren Doy 5AS Holly Brierley 8REC Lucy Brown 4JC Sameera Lyons 8AJB Hanja Dickenson 4KW/VA Hannah Li Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Rafia Aslam 4SEO Charlie Pozniak 7GG Kate Bremner 3JP Georgina Boden 7ESc Brogan Gallagher 3LC Kieran Bailey 7VHS Ellen Barratt Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Isabelle Kenyon Endeavour Prize 6JEB Mioni Armstrong Other Prizes 6MW Harry Jackson Robert Batchelor Prizes 6PA Manu Akula Junior Division Tom Lynch 5AER Louise Marchington Junior Division Emily Mort 5AS Honor Price Girls’ Division Rebecca Lowndes 5NS Fiona Hepworth 4JC Emily Underwood Junior Division Prizes 4KW/VA Max Watt English: Reading Emily Mound 4SEO Samuel Wallace English: Speaking Raife Copp-Barton 3EDM Imogen Clowes English: Writing Jonathan Pinches 3JP Marlon Potts Mathematics Laura Embrey 3LC Robert Devon Science Johnny Hammill Geography Joseph Hale Ridings Best All-Rounders Prizes History Jamie Edgerton (and the Martin Badger Cup for All-Round Endeavour) Katharine Fray French Alex Moore Declan McLaughlin Art, Design & Technology Alistair Thomson Mrs C J Hulme Year 6 Music Juliette Gorb Musical Production Prize Nathan Wanjau ICT Tom Eastgate Religious Education Jenna Self Physical Education Bethany Burrows Swimming Rory Heywood Games: Boys Sam Stockman Games: Girls Victoria Provis

82 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Stephanie Main...... 5 80 Merit Autumn Term 2007 Katherine Marlow...... 5 96 Dist Associated Board Practical Examinations

Sixth Form Spring Term 2008 Name Instrument Grade Result Associated Board Practical Examinations Georgina Harmsworth. Violin 2 112 Pass Olivia Howick...... Singing 5 118 Pass Boys’ Division Amy Matthewson...... Singing 7 123 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Allie Potter...... Trumpet 8 108 Pass Harrison Blackaby...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 133 Dist Alison Smith...... Singing 7 113 Pass Robin Chatwin...... Jazz Tenor Sax 4 121 Merit Sophie Vohra...... Singing 6 126 Merit Sam Hollis...... Clarinet 1 120 Merit Christopher Meadowcroft.Jazz Alto Sax 2 109 Pass Boys’ Division Joe Morrison...... Trombone 5 114 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Thomas Mort...... Trumpet 1 126 Merit Alex Andrews...... Piano 2 104 Pass Edward Nathan...... Guitar 2 111 Pass Richard Barratt...... Trumpet 5 125 Merit James Porter...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 120 Merit Jack Brierley...... Trumpet 2 105 Pass Alex Quinlan...... Guitar 2 112 Pass Ben Hope...... Trumpet 2 122 Merit James Raval...... Alto Saxophone 2 130 Dist Sam Howell...... Piano 5 103 Pass Jonathan Sampson...... Jazz Alto Sax 4 122 Merit Alex Langton...... Singing 2 126 Merit Alex Smith...... Guitar 5 120 Merit Fraser McCormick...... B Flat Cornet 1 121 Merit William Strutt...... Horn 3 127 Merit Ruairidh Nichols...... Piano 2 100 Pass Robert Nowak...... Piano 3 112 Pass Girls’ Division Daniel Southern...... Piano 1 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result James Spencer...... Jazz Alto Sax 5 114 Pass Alice Bailey...... Piano 3 115 Pass William Strutt...... Singing 2 117 Pass Megan Barton...... Violin 2 130 Dist Charlie Wray...... Alto Saxophone 1 117 Pass Anna Beesley...... Violin 8 127 Merit Katherine Holt...... Piano 6 130 Dist Girls’ Division Rosanna Jacot...... Violin 8 132 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Ellie Johnson...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 130 Dist Rachael Bates...... Singing 5 108 Pass Georgina Lucas...... Piano 1 124 Merit Gabriella Brough...... Singing 3 133 Dist Clare Mackinnon...... Piano 6 100 Pass Amy Jacobsen...... Piano 3 124 Merit Maria Maximous...... Piano 2 108 Pass Lara Knowles...... Singing 4 130 Dist Stephanie Redfern...... Piano 1 110 Pass Sophie Preece...... Piano 1 130 Dist Emma Rheinberg...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 137 Dist Katie Reid...... Singing 6 130 Dist Charlotte Sampson..... Jazz Alto Sax 3 126 Merit Emma Rheinberg...... Piano 5 103 Pass Alex Smith...... Singing 5 127 Merit Charlotte Sampson..... Piano 4 112 Pass Eve Worthington...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 133 Dist India Sleem...... Cello 3 117 Pass Eleanor Strutt...... Singing 4 134 Dist Junior Division Bethany Tallents...... Clarinet 3 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Mary Thorp...... Singing 3 133 Dist Holly Brierley...... Piano 1 116 Pass Junior Division Matthew Brooks...... Piano 1 130 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Laura Embrey...... Piano 1 140 Dist Louise Bates...... Violin 3 116 Pass Katherine Fray...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 132 Dist Elisabeth Clivery-Adamson. Piano 1 107 Pass Katharine Fray...... Piano 2 113 Pass Jamie Edgerton...... Clarinet 2 130 Dist Ted Heywood...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 121 Merit Jamie Edgerton...... Treble Recorder 1 138 Dist Charlotte Horne...... Piano 1 118 Pass Joseph Hale...... Piano 1 105 Pass Sarah Laughton...... Piano 2 108 Pass Anna Howarth...... Piano 1 114 Pass Jonathan Pinches...... Horn 1 122 Merit Hannah Li...... Violin 1 122 Merit Olivia Watkins...... Piano 2 120 Merit Ben Lynch...... Piano 1 124 Merit Imogen McCance...... Violin 3 122 Merit Sixth Form Helen Moore...... Piano 1 114 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Francesca Rijks...... Singing 1 134 Dist Michael Buckley...... Piano 5 108 Pass Henry Strutt...... Violin 1 121 Merit Jenny Campbell...... Percussion 6 131 Dist Henry Strutt...... Singing 1 138 Dist Katherine Marlow...... Violin 6 115 Pass Bethany Wilcock...... Piano 2 105 Pass Matthew Murray...... Guitar 5 108 Pass Katie Mycock...... Violin 7 122 Merit Teaching Staff Sophie Vohra...... Violin 6 118 Pass Stephen Carpenter..... Cornet 4 123 Merit Teaching Staff Associated Board Theory Exams Stephen Carpenter..... Jazz Cornet 3 114 Pass Name Grade Result Rachel Bates...... 5 66 Pass Amy Jacobson...... 5 84 Merit

83 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Spring Term 2008 Girls’ Division Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Name Instrument Grade Result Rachael Bates...... Piano 1 122 Merit Boys’ Division Eleanor Bowman...... Clarinet 4 110 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Josie Bray...... B Flat Cornet 2 112 Pass Joshua Berry...... Piano 5 68 Pass Hanja Dickenson...... Clarinet 5 120 Merit Jonathan Downs...... Oboe 4 64 Pass Naomi Gibson...... Piano 5 115 Pass Jordan Holt...... Flute 4 66 Pass Hiba Kokan...... Violin 1 127 Merit Hiba Kokan...... Piano 5 130 Dist Girls’ Division Georgie Lucas...... Violin 4 118 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Olivia Soutter...... Piano 7 120 Merit Hetty Adams...... Flute 8 77 Merit Olivia Soutter...... Violin 6 122 Merit Amelia Beresford...... Flute 2 75 Merit Anna Steward...... Alto Saxophone 1 131 Dist Justine Blake...... Flute 3 82 Merit Mary Thorp...... Viola 4 120 Merit Kate Dewhurst...... Oboe 4 84 Merit Mary Thorp...... Piano 3 134 Dist Rebecca Humphreys... Flute 3 71 Pass Rebecca Lowndes...... Flute 2 79 Merit Junior Division Emma Mohammed..... Flute 1 77 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Emma Simpson...... Keyboard 2 77 Merit Adam Garnett...... Guitar 1 102 Pass Thomas Huddy...... Trumpet 1 127 Merit Junior Division Elliot Keen...... Violin 1 115 Pass Name Instrument Grade Result Jennifer Lane...... Horn 1 130 Dist Ben Amey...... Recorder 1 81 Merit Alice Mckinnon...... Violin 1 131 Dist Molly Bradbury...... Recorder 1 73 Pass Tim Moores...... Violin 1 112 Pass Joe Hale...... Flute 3 76 Merit Francesca Millin...... B Flat Cornet 1 127 Merit Alex Krajewski...... Keyboard 1 87 Dist Rowena Moores...... Violin 2 117 Pass Ben Lynch...... Recorder 2 77 Merit Lydia Myers...... Violin 1 120 Merit Louise Marchington.... Flute 1 73 Pass Poppy Nathan...... Piano 3 130 Dist Grace Pulley...... Flute 2 81 Merit Charlie Pozniak...... Piano 2 131 Dist Aaron Shaughnessy..... Flute 2 77 Merit Jack Qualtrough...... B Flat Cornet 1 130 Dist Elizabeth Stephenson.Recorder 1 85 Merit Henry Reavey...... Piano 4 130 Dist Sam Stockman...... Oboe 3 80 Merit Zarin Salehin...... Piano 2 131 Dist Zarin Salehin...... Violin 4 127 Merit Associated Board Theory Exams Sophia Sparrow...... Viola 1 110 Pass Name Grade Result Henry Strutt...... Violin 2 106 Pass Kim Lawrence...... 5 81 Merit William Thomson...... Violin 1 118 Pass Elliot Malkin...... 5 91 Dist Joshua Towne...... Clarinet 2 127 Merit Sarah Mycock...... 5 74 Pass

Summer 2008 Summer Term 2008 Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Associated Board Practical Examinations Boys’ Division Name Instrument Grade Result Sixth Form Harrison Blackaby...... Flute 6 77 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Adam Edwards...... Flute 5 68 Pass Thomas Ecclestone..... Trombone 1 134 Dist Sarah Gales...... Piano 7 114 Pass Elliot Malkin...... Guitar 6 120 Merit Girls’ Division Alison Smith...... Guitar 6 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Henry Williams...... Alto Saxophone 5 120 Merit Ellen Barrett...... Flute 5 75 Merit Elizabeth Bell...... Flute 7 68 Pass Boys’ Division Eleanor Boardman...... Flute 2 89 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Elizabeth Bray...... Flute 5 70 Pass Michael Barratt...... Trombone 5 117 Pass Gabriella Brough...... Piano 1 81 Merit Keiran Brady...... Guitar 3 124 Merit Caitlin Cornish...... Flute 5 87 Dist George Carter...... Horn 4 125 Merit Phoebe Fox...... Flute 5 71 Pass Matthew Darbyshire... B Flat Cornet 2 123 Merit Amy Higginbotham..... Flute 5 89 Dist Philip Gibson...... Guitar 4 102 Pass Hannah Higham...... Flute 6 68 Pass Alastair Hanak...... Violin 1 123 Merit Emily Pegg...... Flute 4 72 Pass James Hill...... Trumpet 3 114 Pass Sally Percy...... Flute 4 79 Merit Andrew Hodgson...... Alto Saxophone 4 122 Merit William Machin...... Trumpet 4 130 Dist Ben Mason...... Tuba 1 130 Dist Junior Division Matthew Self...... Trombone 1 135 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Richard Southern...... Piano 2 120 Merit Thomas Lynch...... Flute 2 78 Merit Joshua Vohra...... Horn 3 125 Merit

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