ContentsArts The Foundation Head of Foundation’s of King Edward VI Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in Macclesfield, Cheshire Arts 6

Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, Sciences 14 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, School Trips 18 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Creative Work 30 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin Variae 39 Vice Chairman: R F May Esq Rugby 44 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley, BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Hockey 47 J P Broomhead, BA, Withinlee, Withinlee Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield Mrs H D Densem, BA, Old Hall Cottage, Birtles, Macclesfield Cricket 51 M G Forbes Esq, 26 Butley Lanes, Prestbury, Macclesfield J D Gartside Esq, BA, CEng, 19 The Mount, Congleton Other Sport 55 Dr G C Hirst, MB, ChB, White Cottage, Upcast Lane, Alderley Edge Biathlon 55 R F May Esq, BA, Long Ridge, Sutton, Macclesfield Netball 55 J D Moore Esq, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Mrs A E Nesbitt, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield Orienteering 56 Mrs A A Parnell, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield Rounders 56 C R W Petty Esq, MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield Sailing 56 J K Pickup Esq, BA, LL.B, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge Swimming 57 W Riordan Esq, BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield Ex-Officio Governor: Junior Sports 57 The Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield Representative Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester Appendices Sir Richard Baker Wilbraham, Bt, DL, Rode Hall, Scholar Green 1 Staff List 59 Appointed by Cheshire County Council 2 Examination Results 62 J P Findlow Esq, LL.B, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council 3 Higher Education 65 Miss C M Andrew, 17 Madron Avenue, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 67 Mrs D M Millett, 3 Orchard Crescent, Nether Alderley 5 Music Examinations 70 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, Bollington, Macclesfield Officers of the Foundation Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc(Hons), ACA Solicitors: Messrs Daniels, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield Front cover: Bankers: Junior cricket at Fence Avenue National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield Photograph by Stephen Coyne

 Head of Foundation’s Report

I am pleased to report that the School Soutter obtained five A grades, via three the second time in its history, an incred- is really on the crest of a wave at the A Levels and two AS Levels. Katherine ible triumph. The Foundation also saw moment for all sorts of reasons. Most Harrison and Elizabeth Conway each four outstanding dramatic productions notably, the building of the new Sixth obtained one of the top five marks in and several excellent concerts during Form Centre is a project that has the country for their A Level Biology the course of the year. This is all part captured the imagination of all, and examination and Lily Dunlop did the of providing the all-round education the Senior Management Team is very same for her Art and Design A Level. for which the school is well known. excited about this development. I am The Daily Telegraph and The Times The end of the last academic year grateful to the Governing Body for newspapers published examination saw the retirement of several colleagues taking this step, which is an important results in August and demonstrated and I am sure you will read about them landmark in the future of the school. that, by one measure or another, our with interest in the appropriate sec- They have shown great vision and A Level results were better than those tion of this report. However, I would fortitude. I am particularly grateful to of all the independent co-educational like to pay particular thanks to two Jonathan Spencer Pickup, the Director schools in Manchester and I think this of these teachers. Keith Perriss was of Finance, who has been instrumental is an achievement of which we can all at King’s for thirty-one years, became in making this construction occur. be justifiably proud. Head of Foundation PE, Senior Master Last year, I reported on a Royal Visit At GCSE, 53% of grades were at A* (Administration), and was also elected that happened in the September and I or A, and a pass rate for A*-C grades of Chairman of the Common Room. It have similar news this year. Although 97% was recorded. James Fox gained was in this last role that we worked none of the Royal Family actually vis- ten A*s, the most in the school, and closely together and he ensured that I ited the School on this occasion, some Emily Middleton obtained nine A*s. understood staff views on a number of of our Junior Division pupils did get Forty-six boys and girls each collected issues: this helped to avoid problems to meet the Duchess of Cornwall on eight A*/A grades. and ensure the smooth running of the her recent visit to Cheshire. This was At Key Stages 1 & 2, we again had School. For this, I am very grateful to indeed a super start to the year. a very successful year, although we Keith and I am happy to report that The examination results over the now take these examinations only for he is planning to referee some rugby summer also gave us reason to smile internal purposes and do not disclose matches for us in his retirement. as, at A Level, over a third of the passes the results. Bill Beatson has also retired. I have obtained (38%) were A grades and the None of this success would be pos- never before met a member of staff pass rate was again 100%. The percent- sible without the great commitment of who keeps in contact with such a large age of A/B grades was 73%, improving the teaching staff who give up so much number of ex-pupils from all of his on the remarkably impressive record of their time on the pupils’ behalf. We schools. This simple fact is a massive of the year before. Nine pupils at the all know that they work constantly on tribute to Bill. He became Principal of school obtained four A grades in their preparation, lessons, and marking, but the Boys’ Division in 1993 and fulfilled A Level examinations with twenty-five it is the time that is sacrificed at lunch- this role successfully for ten years. He students producing three A grades or time, after school and at weekends that then took on the role of Principal in better. Nick Petty managed A grades makes King’s the special place it is. charge of Staff Development three in his A Level papers for Economics, There were many other achieve- years ago. This was a new post and Chemistry and Mathematics. He also ob- ments during the year in sport, music, he had to define the role himself. He tained A grades in his AS examinations drama and other areas and these will filled both of these positions superbly in Physics, History and General Studies. be highlighted in the pages that fol- and I am very much in his debt, as is This made half a dozen top grades at low. The First XV rugby team passed the school. this Level. Matthew Dunne and William through the season unbeaten for only Finally, the recent Prize Giving saw the inauguration of IA Wilson Econom- ics Scholarship and the Ashness Quin- centenary Bursary was also awarded for the first time during 2006/7. I am pleased now to announce another lifelong bursary for this scheme to help able pupils of limited financial means. The Basil Dean Science Bursary is being launched by Basil, during this academic year, in honour of RB Rawsthorn who taught him science at King’s. The Quincentenary Bursary Scheme did not exist five years ago, but it has already proved to be great success, hav- ing raised almost a quarter of a million pounds so far: it is helping nine pupils in the Sixth Form at this very moment. I cannot think of a more fitting note on which to finish my report on the school year. S Coyne

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Mr Michael Norris replaced Gareth Ms Helen Whitworth became a Hail . . . Jones in the Junior Division for one Teaching Assistant (Note Taker) at the term, taking responsibility for extra- Girls' Division for one year. Welcome to the following members curricular activities and games. of staff who joined King's during the Mr Maximilien Dubois joined King’s academic year 2005-2006 Mrs Jennifer Panton also joined for the year as a French Language As- the Junior Division as a class teacher sistant and Miss Cordula Gehwolf Miss Malvika (Molly) Acharya and IT co-ordinator. She graduated in became the school’s German Lan- joined the Religion and Philosophy Russian Language and Literature from guage Assistant. Department from Sale Grammar the University of Birmingham and School. She graduated from the Uni- has taught at the British International Three new ‘Gap Year’ students joined versity of Hull. At the end of the year, School in Moscow. the Foundation in January 2006, re- she was appointed Head of Adlington placing Ben van Weel, James Smith in the Boys’ Division. Mr Chris Randell joined the Mod- and Susie Crosland, who left King’s ern Foreign Languages Department, at Christmas. They are Jackson Board Miss Vicky Banks became a Teach- as a teacher of French. He previ- and James Stanley from Australia and ing Assistant in the Infants. She ously taught at Oakham School, hav- Caitlin Boshoff from South Africa. worked previously as a Learning Sup- ing graduated in French and Spanish They have worked, and played, with port Assistant at Marlborough School from the University of Manchester. He gusto, with all the students in every and as Deputy Supervisor of their af- has also worked in Spain, Italy and Division. ter-school club. France, including three summers at Disneyland Paris. Mrs Mary Byrne joined the Infants ... and Farewell as a part-time teacher, to job-share Mrs Ruth Roberts rejoined the Eng- and our best wishes for the future to: with Rachel Cookson. She is a gradu- lish Department, having taught at ate in Economics and Geography and, King’s previously in 1999. Since then, Keith Perriss after relocating to the area, worked as she has completed a PGCE and taught Keith came to the school from King’s, a supply teacher in Manchester and at Alderley Edge School for Girls for Worcester in 1975 as Head of P.E., Cheshire. When she went on materni- two years. She graduated in English a job he maintained even when, in ty leave, her teaching was temporarily and Modern Languages from Oxford 1994, he also became Senior Master covered by Alice Byrne. and has also worked as an auction- (Administration). This was a perfect eer. She runs the Debating Club in the role for the man known as ‘Mr Organ- Miss Hannah Cumbes replaced Boys’ Division and, at the end of the ised’, whose methodical neatness and Helen Leeming in the IT and Com- school year, was appointed Head of meticulous attention to detail made puting Department, but left King’s at Year 7. sure that the whole Foundation ticked the end of the academic year to take along regularly, usually with everyone up a post closer to her home. Mr Chris Shingles joined the school in the right place at the right time, as a Cricket and Rugby Coach. He is and knowing what was supposed to Miss Lucy Derby became Head of a former pupil of the school and also happen. Naturally, it also fell to Keith English, leaving her post as Academic completed a teaching placement at to steer the committee that planned Leader in the English Department at King’s as part of a ‘Return to Teach- the Foundation’s Quincentenary pro- Whalley Range High School for Girls. ing’ Course. gramme of celebrations in 2002. She graduated from the University of He became Teacher Governor and Leeds and has also taught at Withing- Miss Sue Waller became an addi- Chairman of the Staff Common Room, ton Girls’ School and William Hulme’s tional member of the Biology Depart- and was held in very high esteem by Grammar School. ment. A pharmacology graduate from colleagues. He was always willing the University of Liverpool, she has to help and to advise, drawing on a Mrs Frances Gathercole replaced taught at Nottingham High School wealth of common sense and expe- Carmel Lawrence as the Nurse at for Boys and Bishop Vesey’s Gram- rience. Keith had always ‘been there Fence Avenue. She is already familiar mar School. She is a qualified hock- and done that’ - and he had an im- with King’s as both of her children ey coach and takes one of the boys’ pressive array of T-shirts. were educated here. She is a qualified hockey teams, and at the end of the The deservedly high reputation of nurse, midwife and acupuncturist. year was appointed Head of Capes- sport at King’s owes much to Keith’s thorne in the Boys’ Division. leadership and to his commitment to Jackie Egerton also joined the nurs- the school and his job. He established ing team part way through the year. Mr Michael Walton joined the school a ‘pyramidal’ system for PE and sport, in January as the permanent replace- a wide base of involvement leading Miss Jessica Morris left West- ment for Gareth Jones in the Junior to a peak of excellence, a major force houghton High School to join King’s Division. There, he has responsibility behind the successes achieved by in the Modern Foreign Languages De- for extra-curricular activities. He stud- school teams over the last twenty-five partment. She is a graduate in Ger- ied at the University of Wales, Bangor, years. man from the University of Exeter and he has coaching awards in many As well as teaching PE, he taught and has spent a year in Germany as a sports. Previously, he was Head of PE Lower School History, and his les- Language Assistant. and Sport at Terra Nova School. sons were always conducted with wit and good humour, a feature that he

 Hail & Farewell carried over into his report writing, versity entrance procedures, helped Chris took on the role of Senior which would often raise a smile and many on their progress towards a Academic Tutor for the Sixth Form in cushion the blow even if the truth be- good career. He always contributed September 1997 and also chaired the neath the comment was ominous! wholeheartedly to all aspects of the school’s Stress Management working Keith remained a rugby coach pastoral life of the school, especial- party, determined that teaching and throughout his time at King’s, leading ly to its sports teams. In winter, he support staff should have a chance, a number of different teams, of differ- coached second XV and under 15 just occasionally, to relax and enjoy ent age groups, invariably with great rugby, and, a very good 400m runner life! In 1989, he was awarded a sab- success. He accompanied our rugby himself in his prime, gave hours of batical by the school, and a travelling tours all over the world, visiting Aus- time each summer to coaching boys’ scholarship by the Goldsmith’s Trust tralia, Singapore, Chile, Argentina, athletics and accompanying teams to and used these to walk the full length Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, competitions all over Britain. of New Zealand. France and Holland, sometimes more He was always equally heavily in- More recently, he started teach- than once! It’s a tough job, but some- volved in the outdoor pursuits pro- ing A Level Psychology, after secretly body has to do it. Keith’s two sons, grammes and the Duke of Edinburgh studying and taking the relevant ex- Matthew (School Captain), and Jamie, scheme. He is a keen and experienced aminations at night school: obviously, attended King’s for their entire school walker, having completed most of the he gained top grades. His interest in life, and both played 1st XV rugby, long-distance footpaths in the United psychology and his extensive read- having absorbed, through the blood Kingdom, and also tackled the Alps, ing and research in the subject made as well as by dint of his coaching, the Andes and the Himalayas! him an interesting and knowledge- both a love of the game and an apti- His three sons all attended King’s able teacher of it. He relinquished his tude for it. and they, too, were all major con- role as Head of Biology, and began to Having been a keen runner when tributors to the Foundation, in mu- teach Psychology instead. he was a schoolboy, good enough for sic and in sport, as well as achiev- Out of school, he is involved in a a place in the English Schools’ Finals, ing splendid examination results, as wide range of activities: he is a keen Keith was, naturally, also Athletics would be expected of the progeny of walker, jogger and ornithologist; he Coach and, after an exchange year such a serious and talented academic plays the guitar and enjoys concerts teaching in Illinois, returned to King’s and schoolmaster. For that Mike cer- and the theatre. He has travelled able to add the title of ‘Basketball tainly was, even publishing his own widely and plans to continue to do Coach’ to his CV as well. research and views in a book on the so. He also plans to treat his former Running several ski trips came development of study in Geomor- colleagues to lunch in local cafés from equally naturally to him: Keith was phology. time to time. We wish him a long, ac- ever an enthusiastic supporter of Modest and quietly spoken, Mike tive and happy retirement. all aspects of the school’s extra-cur- would invariably play down his con- ricular life and its Outdoor Activities tribution to school life, but it was Bill Beatson programme. In retirement, he is busy considerable. We wish him many Bill joined the school in 1993, leaving ‘bagging’ Munros and walking the more years in happy and successful his positions as Head of Biology and Lake District when he has a few mo- retirement. House Tutor at Dulwich College, to ments to spare. We hope that such take on what was then a new role at moments are many, and wish him a Chris Buckland King’s: he was to be the first Principal long and splendid retirement. Chris joined King’s in 1979 as a Biol- of the Boys’ Division. ogy teacher and was soon promoted From the outset, Bill set the tone Mike Hart to Head of Department. His enthusi- and set the standard: the boys’ uni- In 1978, an exhibitioner of Oxford asm for the subject coupled with his form was to be immaculate; their University moved from Bury Gram- genuine interest in people made him schoolwork was to be as good as they mar School to King’s in order to be- a very effective and popular teacher, could make it; politeness and respect come Head of the Geography Depart- commanding the respect of many were to be the norm. ment: Mike Hart - scholar, educator, staff and pupils. Much that is now routine in the adventurer and family man. He ran numerous Biology field trips Boys’ Division is the direct result Mike quickly and noticeably made to places such as Arran, Anglesey and of his expertise, determination and a significant impact on the quality of the Isle of Man, and accompanied Ge- forethought. He was instrumental in Geography teaching in the school, ography field trips from time to time, changing the A/B banding system truly inspiring his classes. He has particularly if they would enable him and separated academic setting from the ability to convert technical and to climb a different mountain whenev- the pastoral system for the first time. complicated information into simple er there was a gap in the programme Bill introduced parent’s evenings with terms, to make students understand, of activities! He also organised orni- subject teachers for Years 10 and 11, something readily and gratefully not- thology trips all over the country. He along with the tracking of under-per- ed by many of his former pupils, one began and ran the Biology club for formers and high achievers through- of whom now teaches Geography at younger pupils at Cumberland Street, out the Division, to ensure that they King’s himself! breeding snakes and stick insects and received the correct help and encour- As well as his input in the class- establishing and maintaining a garden agement. He designed the first plan- room, Mike was a Sixth Form tutor within the Percyvale section of the ners, now used by every pupil in the and a senior advisor whose calm and site, as a handy source of material for Senior School. As well as helping considered advice, coupled with an lab work, as well as a pleasant place pupils’ organisation, these supported encyclopaedic knowledge of uni- to spend time. and enhanced the communication

 Hail & Farewell between School and parents that Bill cluding the running of a thriving Sci- As well as moving to a new post, considered crucial. ence Club for the younger girls and Jill will be taking part in a sponsored It was he who started the prefect co-ordinating the Crest Award Scheme cycle ride, through India, later this system in the Boys’ Division, the first for scientists as part of the ‘Gifted and year. We wish her success in this, and group of ‘Billy Boys’ taking up their Talented’ programme. In her former all her future undertakings. roles in 1997. He worked closely with life, Anne was a professional as- Robin Craig, then Vice Principal, on tronomer and her enthusiasm for the Barry Cooper this initiative, as he did with the crea- subject never waned. Many students Early in the year, an untimely good- tion of the School Council, another of benefited significantly from her con- bye had to be said to Barry, the care- his ideas. Theirs was a very produc- siderable expertise in this field and taker for Cumberland Street, because tive and effective partnership at the some were encouraged to pursue the of his ill health. head of the Division. subject further. She even used lunch- Whilst he was only at the school Classroom time, and passing on his times to teach GCSE Astronomy as an for the relatively short period of four considerable knowledge of his sub- extra subject. years, his helpfulness, dedication, wit ject, was just as important to Bill as Many girls were grateful for her and lively humour were much appre- leading the Division well. Teaching willingness to give up time to help ciated and will be missed by all the is, after all, what teachers are here them learn, and equally impressed by staff who knew him and worked with for. The boys he taught recognised her willingness to be covered by vin- him. A once-fortunate few will also his ability and professionalism and re- egar during rocket launches! She in- miss his eggs, tomatoes and cour- alised that he truly wanted to improve spired many girls to continue to study gettes! their chances, to raise their game. He Physics in the Sixth Form. She even We wish him well in his enforced inevitably did so: the Biology results made teaching her subject a family retirement. in public examinations were usually affair: her husband, Don Urquhart- impressive. Moreover, many former Potts, helped out the Physics Depart- Delphine Masters students are still his regular corre- ment on various occasions. Delphine first came to King’s in spondents in their adulthood, testi- Anne was an equally key figure in September 2004 to replace Helen mony to the esteem in which he was the pastoral team at Fence Avenue, Taylor in the French Department held. becoming Head of Year in 1996. The and was subsequently able to work As well as all this, he ran two rugby girls always came first. She would go at the School for a second year teams for a couple of years, accom- out of her way to provide support as maternity cover. She quickly panied tours abroad, and refereed and guidance and many girls have established a friendly and warm re- matches almost every Saturday, for all benefited from her sound advice and lationship with her students and be- of his thirteen years at King’s. He also caring words. came known for her vivacious good instigated the now established Games Anne has chosen to take early re- cheer and her good humour. Department custom of taking and tirement to enjoy time with her hus- She devoted a great deal of time displaying, every year, a photograph band. They are planning to move from outside the classroom to helping of every team, in every sport. Added the North West and start a new life in those who needed it, and her Sixth to these, both for display and for the Cornwall, where they plan to enjoy a Form students were very grateful for archives, was a formal photograph, slower pace of life and to pursue their this. She accompanied the Sixth Form every four or five years, of the pupils passion for sailing. As an enthusiastic Chateau trip, as well as other extra- and staff of the Division. gardener, Anne will also enjoy time in curricular trips, even those run by What boys knew as truth about her new garden, wherever it may be. other departments and several clubs. Bill’s running of their Division was We wish her many prosperous, happy She was an excellent team member simple. If they broke a rule, or be- and successful years. in the Languages Department and the haved improperly, there would be School as a whole, and we wish her consequences. Fair - and instant. Jill Diamond all the best for the future. Every boy. Every time. They also Jill came to King’s in 1999, follow- knew that they would, always, have ing her return to the UK after living his support and the weight of his au- in America. Her first post was in the We also say farewell to thority behind them if they had done Reprographics Department; then she Chris Barrick nothing wrong. He was always con- stepped in to cover a maternity leave (temporary Games Coach) sistent, and rightly proud of that. in the Admissions Office, and her Anne Major (Technician at FA) We wish him a restful, successful adaptable skills saw to the continued Fiona Bremner and long retirement. smooth running of that very busy de- (Teaching Assistant - Infants) partment. Sally Olliver (temporary in Juniors) Anne Cohen However, it was the Sixth Form, Angela Soutter (temporary in Juniors) Anne first encountered life at King’s where Jill then spent five years as as a trainee teacher in 1988, and then Sixth Form secretary, which benefited returned in 1995 to take up the po- most from her talents and her willing- sition as Senior Subject Teacher of ness to help and to take part. Her pa- Physics at the Girls’ Division, playing tience, understanding, tolerance and a key role in the running of the Sci- friendly demeanour helped create a ence Department in Fence Avenue. happy working environment enjoyed Anne also organised many subject by both staff and pupils alike. related extra-curricular activities, in-

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Art Classics Design and Technology In April, the Art Department selected This has been one of the most event- Audi Innovation Awards 2006 over thirty pupils’ work to be entered ful years for the King’s Classics De- The Audi Foundation run an annual in the national Sculpture for Kids partment in the last ten years. Three competition for pupils up to the age competition run by the Robert Bow- trips abroad took place, visiting Sor- of 14. This year pupils could choose man Gallery Trust. This year’s theme rento, Greece and Rome; the Sixth from six different design challenges: was The Environment and Recycling Formers enjoyed a two day visit to The Perfect Plecticle; The Next Genera- - Trash to Treasure and entries were Oxford and London; the Year 9 boys tion of Music Players; A Device to Solve made from an imaginative array of and girls enjoyed a visit and a talk Environmental Problems; A Craft That found materials such as drinks cans, from a Roman soldier, Jefficus; Year 9 Can Travel at Extreme Speeds; Design packaging and colourful plastics. student Alex King won the junior sec- an outfit for the supporters of the 2012 In the 11-13 age group, Elizabeth tion of the North West Latin reading British Athletics Team, or Design a Bell, 7GG (below), was the national competition; all the Year 10 students healthy snack that reflects the person- winner with a sculpture entitled The successfully did the level one Greek ality of your role model. Splash. The department received the test, and a record number of pupils The Year 9 girls studying Design top prize of £2,500 and Elizabeth won studied classical subjects at A Level, & Technology as one of their crea- a range of art materials and a digital many of whom have chosen Classics tive options were set a homework camera as her personal prize. She and related degrees at university. to develop an idea for one of these her family attended the awards cer- Roman soldier, Jefficus, arrived in challenges. The best were selected, in emony in London at the Royal Society March and held the students spell- consultation with the girls, and were of British Sculptors where the finalists’ bound with his impressive collection carefully presented as per the compe- work was on display; the sculptures of Roman armour and weapons and tition rules. About eight designs were are now part of a touring exhibition. his interesting tales of life on Hadri- entered: both pupils and staff were In addition to this, Jilly Clifford, an’s Wall. delighted when not one, but two, 8LFA, also reached the last six in the For the first time at King’s, the Year were short-listed for the semi-finals competition and she won the ‘Teach- 10 pupils were given the opportunity in Chester in June, where the pupils’ ers’ Award’. Nine other girls were to do Level 1 of the Greek course or- work was displayed with that of all highly commended for their sculp- ganised by The East Midlands Clas- the other semi-finalists from the North tures. They were: Lauren Hanley, sical Association. The pupils had to West. Megan Jones and Olivia Soutter, of learn the Greek alphabet and many There were 4000 entries nationally Year 7, Amelia Foreman, Victoria technical and scientific words derived and 385 entries selected for review in May, Grace Hennell, Emma Butter- from Greek that are used in English. this region. Of those, forty-five were worth and Sophie Mason, of Year 8, MTH selected for the regional semi-final. and Daisy Bridge, of Year 9. Not only did King’s Girls’ Division RAR D&T Department have two pupils in the top forty-five regionally, but also one in the top five. Two semi-finalists were advanced to the National Final and three semi-finalists were com- mended, including Ali King. Ali King (far right) chose the mu- sic player challenge and she designed jewellery, incorporating a music play- er into a necklace worn with earrings that played the music, using Bluetooth technology to connect the two parts of the system. Charlotte Attenborough (right), an- other semi-finalist, chose the open- ended ‘Plecticle’ challenge and de- signed a device that would fit over an ashtray and filter out the tobacco smoke using HEPA filtration, so - re ducing the risks of passive smoking. CAR

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Among many memorable perform- tic Unicorn, and Callum Roxborough ances were Alex Howick and Rachida a wheezing, arthritic Mock Turtle, Brocklehurst first as Alice’s parents but, despite the succession of strik- and subsequently their alter egos, the ing cameo performances including King and Queen of Hearts. Jamie Hol- Rob Winstanley’s pompous Humpty land, Oliver Gilman and Joshua Wood Dumpty and Alex Hughan’s delight- presided over the Mad Tea Party with fully vacant frog, the emphasis, as inspired lunacy, while Katy Koyich ever, was on teamwork, not only on and Aaron Ayling played the dotty stage but also behind the scenes. The White King and Queen doing their acting was enhanced by spectacular best to cope with a world in reverse. costumes, astounding puppets and a Leo Thompson and Tom Bamford fine set, produced and supervised by worked extremely hard on the whim- a dedicated team of teachers, pupils sical choreography for the dances of and parents who ensured that the Tweedledum and Tweedledee but, players were supported by high pro- sadly, an accident on the rugby pitch duction values. prevented Tom from appearing on the The performance was sold out for night. Jamie Crawley stepped into the its four-night run and the enthusias- role and miraculously committed the tic audiences might well have agreed role to memory within hours, playing with the Unicorn that ‘Alice’ was ‘as the part with great aplomb. large as life and twice as natural’. Lydia Byrne was a flamboyant Duchess, James Siddall, a narcissis-

Drama The Dramatic Society’s production at Cumberland Street this year was an ambitious double bill of Alice’s Ad- ventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. Rooted firmly in the context of its Christ Church College Oxford setting, the production emphasised the cari- cature of Alice’s family and Carroll’s academic circle rather than opting for a more ‘Disneyfied’ approach. Dominic Hall as Charles Dodgson and Mathieu Jackson as Robinson Duckworth set the sober background against which the fantasies could be contrasted. English music underscored much of the action and complex movement sequences enabled the Pool of Tears, the Caucus Race, the Game of Cro- quet and Chess Game to be brought imaginatively to life. The growing and shrinking were wittily suggested and effective use of lighting enabled Alice to be shown tumbling down the rabbit hole as she chased Stuart Gre- sham’s timid White Rabbit into Won- derland. Emma French was enchanting in the role of Alice, holding the stage with confidence as she led the audi- ence through the gallery of eccentrics which inhabit Carroll’s dream worlds. She avoided the saccharine sweetness of some approaches to create a spirit- ed and independent young Victorian who was not to be intimidated by the ‘fabulous monsters’ surrounding her.

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Year 13 Theatre Studies Group of pieces developed from work de- The A level Theatre Studies group vised in the classroom, the evening gave a performance of David Hare’s saw the involvement of every Year 7 The Permanent Way, a hard hit- pupil. The performance opened with ting piece of verbatim drama which 7LCP’s version of As You Like It. The condemns the privatisation of the audience was captivated by the wres- railways. Although not without its tling, cross-dressing and numerous humour, the performance produced weddings that were acted out. This many disturbing and emotionally was followed by 7GG’s thoughtful charged moments as it expounded its improvisations based on childhood thesis that in a commercially run rail- photographs. An amusing observation way system, the drive for profit often of life as Victorian maids was then overrides a concern for safety. The performed by 7LCP. Finally, 7RAR powerful performances seemed to presented powerful performances as impress the examiner and produced evacuees in the Second World War. some excellent grades. 7GG assisted in creating the effective FW entrance of 46 girls playing vulnerable and nervous children. Throughout, Girls’ Division all the students were disciplined and In February, the hall at Fence Avenue professional in their approach, per- was transformed into a wonderful pal- forming with confidence and thriving ace for the Girl’s Division production in the atmosphere that can only oc- of Laurence Boswell’s Beauty and cur when playing to a live audience. the Beast. This timeless tale recounts CPT the story of a brave young girl who leaves behind her beloved, if chaotic, Junior Division family to discover the mysteries of In November, the Year 4 children dies and all ended happily ever after, passion, imagination and love in the presented Ali Baba – the musical! The just like real life! The Year 4 children Beast’s palace. audience came determined to enjoy enjoyed singing the lively songs, a fa- Jenny Campbell’s portrayal of themselves, and they were not disap- vourite being Desert Rock Boogie, and Beauty was sensitive and captivat- pointed. In this version, based loose- each class performed its own dance ing, and provided an excellent foil to ly on the original, Ali is a poor pizza and percussion accompaniment. the very lifelike performance of Alex deliveryman who stumbles across a Mention should be made of the Gillespie from the Boys’ Division as garage filled with loot. He does not principal characters who learned many the Beast. Alex Smith delighted and realise that it has been stolen by Mus- lines and delighted the audience with amused the audience in her role as tapha Shower (the dirtiest villain in their confidence and sense of timing: Beauty’s older brother, Andre, and the the land) and his gang of thieves. Af- Katherine Fray was a bumptious Mrs talking pieces of furniture entertained ter helping himself to a few bars of Ali Baba with her lucky husband, Ali, with their squabbling and gossip. The gold, Ali opens his own restaurant, played by Bethany Wilcock; Franc- dramatic performances were matched whilst Cassim, his brother, is mistak- esca Millin played their son, Hamid. by outstanding dancers, singers and enly kept prisoner by Mustapha, hav- Francesca Gorb played the slave girl, musicians. Kanza Khan’s singing was ing to copy out the National Curricu- Sandy, and the unfortunate Cassim especially melodic and poignant. lum as a punishment! was played by Rory Heywood; the In May, the hall was again full of However, true to good pantomime baddies of the piece were Sam Stock- parents eagerly waiting to see their tradition, in the end the principal boy man as Mustapha and his two side- daughters perform. In a programme got the girl, the goodies became bad- kicks, Slap and Tickle were played by Jenna Self and George Walker. The forty thieves (well, fifty, actually) were played with great enthusiasm by the rest of the children. In January, the Year 6 children be- gan rehearsing for the musical The Wizard of Oz. This is a challenging piece because of the ‘magical’ ele- ments involved - a tornado, several scene changes, a magic bridge, a life- sized television screen and the de- parture of the Wizard in his balloon! However, with some creative think- ing, several yards of rainbow-col- oured fabric and the talents of Phil At- kinson, Liz Auger and John Gibbons, the directors, Alison Lea and Angela Soutter, began to see how this could all be achieved.

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The chorus learnt many songs and Infants and Nursery some very complex dance routines. English They were also involved in scene Mini Panto Boys’ Division Theatre Visits changes and any extra acting parts The Infant children enjoyed a Christ- Three productions were seen during that could be created! They had plen- mas visit from Chaplin’s ‘Mini Panto’ the course of last year, each at differ- ty of costume changes and appeared Company. They were treated to an ent theatres. as farmhands, Munchkins, crows, Jit- alternative version of Goldilocks and In November, a group, made up terbugs, ghouls, generals and citizens the Three Bears, which included an principally of Year 9 pupils, travelled of Oz. The production was blessed array of unusual characters they had to the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle- with a hardworking costume team not seen before. The Year 2 children under-Lyme to watch Mind the Gap’s led by Mrs Vohra and Mrs Auslander then used some of the ideas to write production of Steinbeck’s Of Mice who seemed even to delight in the their own versions of the famous and Men. The company gave an in- amount of work that they had to do! fairytale. teresting performance of the text, its The props team also spent many hap- disabled actors helping the audience py hours blowing up yellow balloons Nursery Nativity to identify more clearly with some of to create the yellow brick road and Whoops-A-Daisy Angel was the nativ- the key themes of the play. providing for the many and varied ity play the Nursery Class performed In February, a similar group visited needs of the production. to a packed audience of parents, the Lowry Theatre in Manchester to The cast of characters was led by grandparents, aunties, uncles and car- watch Northern Stage’s production Chloe Bullock, who was an utterly ers. The majority of the children were of Dickens’s Great Expectations. The charming Dorothy, very ably sup- only three but they wowed their au- use of flashback perhaps made some ported by David Moore, Chris Hanak dience with lovely singing, actions, of the opening sequences difficult and Lara Knowles as the Scarecrow, dancing and costumes. Mrs Barratt to follow for those not familiar with Tinman and Lion. The production played the piano beautifully to ac- the text, but this was more than com- was blessed with a wise Sorceress of company the children. This indeed pensated for by some stunning visual the North played Megan Bailey, and was a wonderful start to the Nursery’s effects as Pip’s journey was mapped a hilarious, roller booting Wicked Christmas festivities. out for the audience. Witch of the West, played by Anneke After the children’s performance, Perhaps the most notable trip last Rood and George Walker brilliantly the parents enjoyed a cup of coffee year was the journey to the New Am- played the Wizard himself. The staff and a mince pie before they collected bassadors’ Theatre in London by Year was delighted at all of the children’s their excited stars from the Nursery 11 GCSE groups who were studying commitment and their enthusiasm for Classroom. the appropriately named Journey’s the production nights. The spirit of End. The party of fifty-three students teamwork and sense of achievement and six staff took an early morning and enjoyment is surely something train to arrive in time for lunch and that will remain with them for years to come. AJL

 Arts the matinee performance. The small ior Division submitted a display and cluded the German elections of Au- theatre helped recreate an effective five of the school’s young poets went tumn 2005, the World of Work, and sense of the claustrophobic nature to Macclesfield Library to meet the the Rhineland. of a trench dugout and the group Mayor, Councillor Norman Edwards, AUS was treated to an excellent perform- and to hear poetry read by Andrew ance by the cast, culminating in the Rudd, Poet Laureate of Cheshire. The GCSE Updates Conference cacophony of the final scene as the children also enjoyed a piece of cel- Around fifteen students from Years expected attack commenced. Mac- ebration cake made from Fairtrade 10 and 11 went to the German con- Donald’s for tea was followed by the ingredients! ference at Salford University. We evening trip home from Euston, with AJL took a bus to the conference and ar- the party arriving in Macclesfield at ranged ourselves sitting together in just after half-past nine after a long, a large hall with another fifty differ- but very enjoyable, day. ent schools from all around the area RGD German – very few in uniform! We were given University of Leeds Department of a booklet at the beginning of the day Book Week German: Andorra by Max Frisch with a timetable, all of the exercises The Junior Division enjoyed their first In March, the four students who we would be taking part in and some ever Book Week in May. Activities make up the Year 13 German set, extra information about our exams. were planned to encourage reading along with their teacher, MT, travelled The booklets were very useful as and ‘book talk’ and the week began by train to Leeds to see the University they gave helpful information for our with a special assembly. Every day, German Department’s production of GCSEs. The speakers for the confer- children and staff were invited to Max Frisch’s play, Andorra. ence were very tolerant of a hall full read poems or a book review in reg- Year 13 Germanists are studying of teenagers and they spoke perfect istrations, form times or assemblies. the play as part of their coursework, English. They also heard from parents, thegap which represents thirty per cent of the Throughout the day we did many students, James and Jack, and from students’ total A2 marks and, there- different exercises, some interesting, Dr. Coyne, all of whom came to read fore, fifteen per cent of the A Level. some tedious. A few of the exercises to the children and to share their love As watching a production live is al- were games where we watched a vid- of books. ways superior to reading the script eo or listened to the German speak- There were quizzes, a book Treas- alone, the German Department here ers and then answered questions by ure Hunt and The Big Read, which at King’s was excited to hear of the holding up A, B, C or D sheets in our challenged the children to try and play’s local performance, and that it booklets. At first, this was a good thing read one book from each of the thirty was to be accompanied by an intro- to start the day off, but, by the end, it seven categories in the Junior Library. duction from the play’s director and a had been done too many times. The Kate Bremner, who achieved this lecture entitled Andorra: Max Frisch videos were good as we saw people mammoth task, is to be congratulat- and the Persecution of Jews in Ger- speaking German and watched Ger- ed! many and Switzerland. The students man adverts. We also discussed dif- The school was visited by the au- also enjoyed a tour of the university ferent types of verbs and the ways in thor, John Malam, who explained the campus and lunch in the Students’ which they are formed. This was a jobs of an editor, illustrator, publisher Union. very necessary element of our exam and author, and showed the children This was obviously a super oppor- syllabus and we found it very useful. many of his excellent non-fiction tunity for our students to experience The organisers and speakers of the books. a German production first-hand, to conference were excellent at getting On the Friday, the Division had a hear an alternative viewpoint on the the students involved, by bringing ‘Character Dressing Up Day’ with pu- play, to meet Sixth Form Germanists them out to the front, giving them pils and staff really entering into the from other schools and institutions, chocolate as rewards and asking them spirit of the occasion. Mr Shaw was and to experience German at univer- questions. disguised as the scary Demon Head- sity level. The visit was a productive Holly Fraser Year10 master, Mrs Ord was the mysterious one and is sure to have benefited our Scheherazade and Mrs Wells was students, both in terms of their attain- typecast as the naughty goblin from ment in their coursework and their Noddy! The children came in very overall knowledge and appreciation Music imaginative disguises - from Aslan to of German literature and society. Senior Divisions Frankenstein, Pippy Longstocking to MT The musical year began, as ever, Cruella de Vil. Thanks to all the par- with the choosing of Christmas car- ents who sewed, bought or hired, it Updates Conference ols in September, with Summer holi- was a lot of fun and a day to remem- Twelve members of the Year 12 and days still fresh in the mind. Auditions ber. 13 German groups took the opportu- of new Year 7 singers for the BFC, nity to attend this Annual Sixth Form the transferring of former BFC mem- Fairtrade Poetry Exhibition Conference in Manchester devoted bers into the Foundation Choir, the Macclesfield was declared a -‘Fair to AS and A2 topics. The conference reforming of Foundation Orchestra trade’ town and, to celebrate this, a was conducted entirely in German and Wind Bands, the first rehearsals poetry display, of poems written by and topical themes and issues were of the Big Band and the Jazz Band local primary schoolchildren, was discussed, with the occasional light- under new management (Mr Dearden organised by the borough. The Jun- hearted touch. Topics this year in- and Mr Brown, following in the for-

10 Arts midable footsteps of Mr Darlington) With a brilliant cast of twenty-two Before mention of the climax of - all was fairly normal for September. boys and girls, sixteen from the Sixth the musical year, exciting educational The first major concert to aim for was Form, the others in Years 9 and 10, trips should be noted, such as that the Autumn Instrumental Concert in this was a time of immense fun for made by the large group of Year 7 late November, which included excel- cast and audience alike, with out- and Year 8 boys and girls who en- lent items from the Jazz Band, Flute, standing musical performances from joyed Stomp (a theatrical sensation Guitar and Percussion Ensembles, the all. that combines dance, comedy and Big Band, Training Wind Band, Boys’ Two musical soirées provided percussion in one incredible, high- and Girls’ Division Wind Band, Saxo- some exceptional performances in energy entertainment) at the Lowry phone Ensemble, String Orchestra March, with A Level Music students Theatre, and visits to Trigonos by and Foundation Orchestra, under the giving recitals to be recorded as part String Orchestra, Sixth Form Cham- batons of eight members of the music of their examinations. Virtuoso musi- ber Choir (already mentioned) and and peripatetic staff. The Sixth Form cal performances were given by Ben Flute Ensemble. An account of Trigo- Stage Management Team worked Illingworth on saxophone, David nos visits by an enthusiastic pupil ap- their customary miracles of organi- Jervis on flute and David Kennerley pears separately. In a separate section sation to ensure chairs and stands on clarinet, by Sam Lea on oboe, per- of the Report is evidence of the con- were in place for the varied groups cussion and voice and by Charlotte tinuation of superb results in Music and that the concert did not last until Murray, also serenading beautifully in in GCSE and AS/A2 examinations, midnight! Following this concert, the song. The second concert contained together with a fine and large group Foundation Orchestra and the Wind further fine performances for record- of Associated Board and other instru- Band took breaks for half a term, to ing by girls and boys of the GCSE Mu- mental examination successes, which make room for rehearsals for a musi- sic sets. reflect so well not only on the hard cal in the Spring Term, more of which The Summer term saw the second work of so many pupils but also the later. major orchestral and band concert excellent teaching of a fine team of Many of the players are also sing- of the year, given on the Director of peripatetic music teachers. ers and so were also preparing for Music’s birthday! Two days later, fol- The Big Bands have been men- Christmas choral festivities, which be- lowing on from a wonderful rehearsal tioned earlier in the report. They gan with a festive King’s Sings for Ro- weekend at Trigonos at the end of reached new heights under new di- tary in Macclesfield Methodist Church the Easter holidays, the Sixth Form rection, which was plain for all to in early December, sung to a packed Chamber Choir gave an exhilarating see and hear in the last week of the house with the Girls’ Division Choir, performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria in the Summer term when they gave a con- the BFC and the Foundation Choir Heritage Centre, as part of the annual cert with a guest trombonist, Richard giving outstanding performances, as series of concerts with the profes- Wigley of the Syd Lawrence Orches- they did again in the Family Carol sional Northern Chamber Orchestra. tra. The end of term was also, as usu- Service in St Michael’s Parish Church Past years have seen the Foundation al, the time for the Years 7-9 House a week later. Choir singing in Christmas Concerts Music Competition, culminating in a By the end of the Autumn Term, and the Chamber Choir performing splendid music festival of the winning preparation was under way for per- Fauré’s Requiem and Britten’s Saint performances. formances of the hilarious musical, Nicolas with the NCO: it is a long- As the year approached its con- Salad Days, in February. This was a standing relationship of which we are clusion, the Foundation Choir, BFC, first production for a new teacher in very proud. Girls’ Division Choir and Sixth Form his first year at King’s, Mr Randell. Chamber Choir joined in a superb King’s Sings concert in the Maccles- field Methodist Church. The Founda- tion Choir and Chamber Choir were preparing for a tour of the Black For- est area of Germany in the first week of the Summer holidays. The BFC were fresh from a weekend tour to Blackpool and the Lake District, cul- minating in an outstanding concert in Cartmel Priory. Separate reports, writ- ten by pupils, are in another section of the Report. This was an exciting, challenging year, in which many pupils and staff achieved very high standards of musi- cal performance, while sharing with each other and with audiences the main characteristic of Music at King’s: the sheer fun of making music to- gether. AKG

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Junior Division brought the concert to a close with of a massed children’s choir. The first The Christmas Concert was held on I See a Star, and The Twelve Groovy three songs of the evening were the the 1st December, which seemed rath- Days of Christmas in the style of the American folk song, Jennie Jenkins, a er early! However, the children and hip 70s! song from a musical called Fortuosity, audience were soon full of seasonal The annual Carol Service was held which the children sang in two parts, cheer as they listened to all the Jun- on the last afternoon of term in St. and the well-known Bright Eyes, ior Ensembles and Choirs. They were Michael’s Church. Each year group which many of the pupils accompa- treated to items by the Wind, Brass sang as a choir: Year 6 sang the jazzy nied on their instruments. & Percussion Ensemble, String, Gui- Midnight which told of the shepherds’ They then presented Easter Chil- tar and Flute & Recorder Groups. It surprise; Year 4 presented Come Fol- dren by Sheila Wilson, which tells the was also a great pleasure to hear Mr low The Star relating the journey of story of Holy Week through a series Brown’s newly formed brass group, the Wise Men; Year 5 sang Every of songs. The children really enjoyed which included trumpets, cornets and Christmas which reminded us to these catchy songs and the Bible French horns. The Year 3/4 Choir al- think of the true meaning of the sea- readings were enhanced by mime. most stole the show with a beautiful son and Year 3 presented Christmas The singing during the evening was rendition of Who Is This Tiny Child by Isn’t Christmas Till It Happens In Your outstanding and it was a very posi- Jay Castelli, which featured the pure Heart, which needs no explanation! tive and joyful experience for all in- voices of Thomas Huddy and Oliver The congregation also enjoyed the volved. Macfadyen. The staff didn’t want to be sketch Away With The Manger which The term finished with an Easter left out of the fun and sang Jingle Bell was performed by 6AER and which Service at St. Paul’s Church and as the Rock accompanied by Mr Norris on showed how festivity can mask the summer term began, the Year 6 Com- his guitar, flutes, violins and assorted real reason for our celebration. petition Choir began rehearsals for the percussion instruments! Soloists from The next major musical event AJIS Music Festival, which was held in all years entertained the audience, the was the Macclesfield and Bollington June. This was a short and intense re- youngest being Francesca Rijks from Schools Music Festival. It was the turn hearsal period, but the children were Year 3 who played The Hunter’s Cho- of the Year 5 children to shine and very committed and it was a thrill to rus on her violin. The Year 5/6 Choir they did just that as they sang as part see and hear how they gelled as a choir, and unified and improved their sound. At the competition, they were delighted to be declared the winners and to bring home a very large shield for the trophy cabinet (left). The Junior Division Music Festival was held in late June on three very hot mornings! Undeterred by the heat, the children played their competition items to an audience of classmates and parents. 170 entries were heard over the three mornings and the standard was very impressive. This festival is a House competition and this year the winner was Gawsworth. Year 5 class winners played in the Prize giving presentation during the last week of term and the Year 6 class winners were the soloists for the Junior Summer Concert. The Wind, Brass and Percussion Ensem- ble, Brass Group and Junior Strings all took part. The guitar ensemble accompanied the flutes and recorder group and the audience were able to hear the standard of the Competition Choir and also heard the Lower and Upper Junior choirs. Mrs Barratt has assumed responsibility for the Year 3/4 Choir this year and the audience was treated to three very enjoyable items from them. AJL

Infant Choir The Infant Choir had a super turn- out, with over forty children attend- ing rehearsals every Wednesday

12 Arts after school. They sang a variety of seasonal songs during the Christmas and Summer Concerts, receiving rap- turous applause from the parents. The children also enjoyed attending a carol concert at Prestbury church, where they were able to join in with the local congregation.

Infant Concerts The Infant Christmas Concert was a great success. The children delight- ed the parents and Governors with their Christmas musical Star of Won- der. The story was about a group of children who were trying to entertain themselves whilst impatiently waiting for Christmas. As they tried to occupy themselves they inadvertently discov- ered the true meaning of Christmas. The final Nativity scene brought a tear to the eye of many guests in the audience. In summer, the Infants presented The winners of the prize book tokens book quiz for which each country has The Elephant That Didn’t Like Water, were Michael Buckley (below) in the regional heats and a countrywide fi- written for the children by Mrs Lea, to Boys’ Division and Olivia Soutter from nal. The school took part in the North a packed hall of appreciative parents. the Girls’ Division. In the Boys’ Divi- West heat and Patrick Lavelle, Declan The elephant in question, played by sion, this was the first of what will Shanehan, Amy Tudge and Francesca Sam Brindle, decided to find another be an annual competition for House Pieczarka from Year 7 and Sumaiya group of animals to live with. He met points. Salehin, Hannah Sugden, Charlie singing and dancing hippos, whistling A month later, on Open Day, din- Brown and Ben Porteous from Year 8 ducks, snapping crocodiles, mambas, ner party tables were laid out in the performed well. All came home laden butterflies and jumping monkeys be- Girls’ Resource Centre and the Alan with books as prizes. fore he decided that he did like being Cooper Library, complete with cande- In March, as part of World Book an elephant after all. The show was a labra and table decorations. Visitors Day, Year 8 pupils thoroughly en- tremendous success. were invited to ‘Guess who is coming joyed a talk by the author Alan Gib- to dinner!’ The clues by each place bons (above). He has written several setting, some cobwebs and wedding best sellers and won the Blue Peter cake for Miss Havisham, for example, ‘The book I couldn’t put down’ award Resource Centres provided the answers. for Shadow of the Minotaur. Alan en- The Alan Cooper Library, along with In November, eight pupils took part tertained his audience with tales of the Rock and Girls’ Division Centres, in the Kids’ Lit Quiz, an international his love of reading as a schoolboy, aim to advance information literacy his struggle to get published and, fi- throughout the school and encourage nally, the experience of winning a pupils’ ability to learn independently. prestigious national award. Some pu- The staff worked throughout the year pils then took part in an English writ- to provide a structured information ing workshop, which Alan led. skills course, which would continue During the summer term, the Girls’ to develop learning skills throughout Division celebrated twenty-five years a pupil’s time at King’s School. of the Mr Men books with a competi- The Resource Centres also aim to tion and displays. The Rock Resource excite pupils interest in the informa- Centre in Cumberland Street, the bus- tion world and, to this end, began iest centre for borrowing, awarded a the publication of a termly newsletter ‘Reader of the Year’ prize. It was won ‘Info@kings’ and ran various activities by David Lowndes of Year 7. throughout the year. Information is probably currently The year’s events began with a one of the fastest changing technolo- summer photographic/reading com- gies. The Resource Centres at King’s petition called ‘Where do our library are constantly developing in order to books go during the summer holi- keep abreast of developments and day?’ Many ingenious photographs looking for ways of involving pupils. were submitted. Pupils could be seen These are exciting times to be in- reading books on mountaintops, on a volved in the information world. rock face, underwater, in a cupboard GP and even on a garden lawnmower!

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Avenue Biology Club to visit Twy- Wildlife Week Biology cross Zoo. Children in the Infant and Junior de- Biology Club The club members would like to partments enjoyed a week of wildlife There is life in abundance again at the thank Mrs Walker, the Biology depart- presentations, competitions and dis- Cumberland Street Biology Club! This ment technician. It would run far less plays during Wildlife Week, which year the pond was full of frogspawn, well without her continuing support was timed to coincide with World and many tadpoles going through the and ideas. Environment Day at the beginning of stages of metamorphosis to become JRP June. The aim of this is to raise public frogs. The logs around the pond pro- awareness of the importance of un- vided homes for lots of adult frogs, Nature Club derstanding and protecting the envi- too. Indoors, the aquarium had more Junior Division children have the op- ronment, and Wildlife Week helps guppies and jewelled cichlids, bred portunity to learn about wildlife on children to appreciate the beauty of from our own stock. With so many a regular basis in this popular after the world around them. tanks to maintain, the boys have been school club, with the chance to ob- The children listened to presenta- kept busy. serve worms and other creepy crawl- tions from wildlife experts from the Interest in gardening led to the ies, plant wild flower bulbs, recog- Macclesfield Rangers, Cheshire Bat planting of many bedding plants in nise the sights and sounds of garden Watch, Lower Moss Wood wildlife the border, whilst the wild area con- birds, make jumping frogs and lots hospital and Wildflower Surveys. tinued to flourish with nettles and dan- of other interesting activities. The There was a tree trail and wildlife delions. The bird boxes were again Ginkgo Meadow provides an ideal quiz, with prizes kindly donated by used by Great tits and the young left outdoor classroom for club members Mrs Jane Roberts of Wildflower Sur- the nest in the first week of June. to learn about the wildlife surround- veys (and parent of Emily in Year 3). There was a great deal of inter- ing the school. They also enjoy talks Year 5 and Year 6 boys organ- est on the day the corn snakes were and presentations from various wild- ised the sale of RSPB wildlife badges, mated. Unfortunately, few of the eggs life experts, and enter competitions and children were able to buy wild- survived and it is unlikely that there or prepare wildlife displays. life guides and cuddly toys. The In- will be any new offspring this year. Club members were invited fant and Junior school entrance halls Other projects included testing the to prepare work to form part of a dis- were filled with flowers and posters antibiotic activity of various house- play organised by Macclesfield Rang- depicting the beauty of the wildlife of hold remedies, breeding stick insects ers and Astra Zeneca, to celebrate the this country. and brine shrimps, and raising pre- wildlife of the Middlewood Way. AGE historic triops! Triops are crustaceans In February, the children spent a from the Triassic period (the time of rather chilly half hour identifying vis- Year 1 at Stapeley Water Gardens the dinosaurs), that have managed iting birds and results were submit- and the Hollins to survive into our age. They live in ted to the RSPB’s Great Schools Bird- Year 1 children went on a trip to desert areas and have a special means watch. Stapeley Water Gardens (left) as part of survival - suspended animation. At the end of June, the club spent of their studies for their Science topic. This was a fascinating exercise for the a busy but enjoyable evening build- They were able to see a multitude of students. ing a Minibeast Hotel for the smaller animals and insects. There were poi- As part of Activity Day, a group of inhabitants of the Ginkgo Meadow. sonous frogs, piranhas, snakes and boys joined with girls from the Fence AGE lizards. There was a moment of major excitement when the cockroaches es- caped from the millipede tank, which did not please the teaching staff. For their topic on ‘Town and Coun- try’, Year 1 pupils went on a walk to the Hollins in Macclesfield. They excit- edly donned their wellies and water- proofs and braved the elements with a number of parents in tow. During their walk, they spotted a variety of wildlife and they were able to identify many geographical features.

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It was a busy year, especially, at mankind should look and what peo- Fence Avenue. There were record ple should be looking for. entries in the National Science Week Later in the year, Dr Richard Battie events, with over 180 students tak- visited the school to deliver a lecture ing part in quizzes, aeroplane build- on ‘Dark Matter’ to the Lower Sixth. ing competitions and poster com- Questions regarding what it is, the petitions. Students entered events evidence for its existence, and the run at Manchester University and at consequences of its effect were dis- Astra Zeneca and the Year 8 Science cussed. Club continued to thrive. In addition CPH to this, large groups of students at- tended the Royal Society of Chemis- Physics Olympiad try’s Son et Lumiere Christmas lecture The second stage of the British Phys- in Manchester and learnt about the ics Olympiad took place in Novem- Chemistry of Christmas at the Albert ber. The competition is in the form of Halls in Bolton. a three-hour examination designed to JSS test the more talented Year 13 Physi- cists. Elizabeth Conway gained a silver award, whilst Thomas Hill and Nicola Bridge secured Bronze awards. Geology CPH This year’s introductory fieldwork in the Peak District was carried out suc- Engineering Education Scheme cessfully and the party was fortunate The scheme, intended for Lower Sixth enough to have a good weather. Sedi- students, is part of the Engineering mentary successions of Mam Tor and Education Continuum and is co- Odin’s Mine were among some of the ordinated by the Royal Academy of field sites visited. Good weather man- Engineering. The aim of the scheme aged to last until later in the Autumn is to encourage the UK’s most able Term for the Year 13 coursework field students to consider engineering as a able question tips and revision advice trip. career. in preparation for their summer ex- Before Easter, the Lower Sixth set A professional engineer from a lo- aminations. He was most impressed sail for the Isle of Arran for a week- cal company liaises with, and advises, by the quality of the questions that long field course and became yet an- a small group of students over a pe- were asked, and answered, over the other group of students to discover riod of five to six months. They work course of the morning. the delights of the island. Dinosaur as a team on a real industrial problem LCW footprints and monster millipede for which the company needs a solu- tracks were found and all paid hom- tion. One highlight of the year was the visit age at James Hutton’s world famous At King’s, the students selected of Nick Arnold (above), author of the unconformity located on the north were Dominic Hall, Matthew Green, Horrible Science books. Nick spent of the island. All survived the experi- Katy Ward and Andrew Gales. The the afternoon attending a science fair ence and enjoyed the wildlife almost professional engineer was Mr Darren put on by Year 7 and 8 students from as much as the geology. Maude from AstraZeneca Pharmaceu- both sites. After he had exploded hy- JAF ticals. drogen, set fire to a jelly baby and In early October, Mr Maude visited punched custard, he signed books the school to outline the nature of the before preparing for his evening lec- problem for which the team had to ture. The lecture was attended by 400 Physics find a solution. In mid-October, the people of all ages and it took the au- Young People’s Lectures team attended Launch Day at Liver- dience through the entire history of In December, Sixth Form students pool University, where the students the planet from its birth to it destruc- attended a lecture, organised by the were given more details about the tion by a large meteorite. Manchester Literary and Philosophi- scheme and provided with some ad- The year finished off with the cal Society, at Manchester Metropoli- vice and guidance. A few days later, school hosting a science and engi- tan University. The lecture, given by they visited the AstraZeneca site in neering event for local schools. Over Dr Ian Griffin, Director of the Muse- Macclesfield to gain some first hand fifty students from six schools spent um of Science and Industry in Man- experience. the day building self-righting buoys, chester, was entitled The Search for AstraZeneca is one of the world’s designing robots and solving prob- Life in Space. Whilst ‘little green men’ leading pharmaceutical companies, lems involving falling marbles. This and the Starship Enterprise may have dedicated to the discovery, develop- event was attended by Macclesfield’s been mentioned in passing, the main ment, manufacturing and marketing new mayor and mayoress and was in- focus of the lecture was the possibil- of high quality, effective prescription tended as a precursor to the school ity of extraterrestrial life as predicted medicines that bring benefit for pa- running similar events for the local by Drake’s equation. In a most inter- tients. In the reactions leading to the junior schools. esting, informative and entertaining production of pharmaceutical drugs, lecture, Dr Griffin discussed where various gases are released. It is vital

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ganised to choose our top two teams to enter the initial heats at Salford Uni- versity. Helen Alston, Hannah Burns, Kaila Hall, Alison Madley and Simon Withington explained the significance of Newton’s Law of Gravitation to the orbits of comets and to the mutual attraction between two elephants, and were highly commended by the judges. Ally Barter, Matthew Green, Do- minic Hall, Tim James and Ben Par- ton gave a memorable presentation on the Principle of Conservation of Momentum with the aid of an ironing board (right), two skateboards and a rocket powered K’nex model. Com- ing first in the heats, they progressed that the nature and rate of evolution, decided to grasp the opportunity af- to the final round and won the North of these gases is accurately determined forded by these courses. West Regional Grand Final at Dares- before the process is scaled up from CPH bury Research Laboratories. They the laboratory to the bulk production were presented with £500 in equip- plant. The challenge for the team was Simon Keeling provides the follow- ment vouchers for the School Phys- to design, build and test a device to ing report on his experiences. ics Department, a digital camera each measure the rate of gas evolution and My Headstart course took place at and a teddy bear mascot, who was total volume of gas evolved from a Loughborough University, where I christened ‘Frank’, and who sings Fly reaction on the laboratory scale. was able to get an insight into aero- Me to the Moon. Over the next few weeks, the team nautical, civil, construction, automo- Later in the year, this winning team considered various designs and ex- tive, mechanical and chemical engi- were invited to the Physics Teachers’ perimented with different ideas. In neering. For each subject we spent Conference at Liverpool University mid-December, they attended a resi- roughly half a day looking around where they gave their presentation to dential project development work- the department and using some of the over 70 Physics teachers and fielded shop at Manchester University where equipment to test theories and try out questions on their experiences in the they were able to build a prototype experiments. We were also able to competition. machine. They were also required watch while students carried out tests PI to give a short presentation on the on new Lotus engines, fly in the Uni- progress they had made so far. Dur- versity’s flight simulator, try out the Physics Club ing the next three months, the team chemistry department’s answer for The Physics Club is open to students had to complete the project and pro- the cure for cancer, and also to watch in the lower school. The club meets duce a written report for submission a small model town get flooded by a one lunchtime every week and the to the assessment panel. burst dam. students carry out many projects such The culmination of the whole The second part of the experience as building model hot air balloons, project was the Presentation and As- was living in the University’s accom- making model aeroplanes and con- sessment Day, held at the University modation. It also gave us the chance structing electric quiz games. A par- of Manchester in mid-April, and at- to taste the food provided by the can- ticularly popular activity has been de- tended by all of the schools in the teen and experience a night out in signing rockets and then firing them region who had participated in the the University’s student union. using waterpower. The students have scheme. During the morning, each Overall, it gave me a great insight enjoyed investigating how hot air ris- team had to set up a display stand, into a variety of aspects of engineer- es by convection and they found out give a presentation to the assessment ing and also a good taste of what liv- about this by planning and carrying panel and face a question and answer ing at University is like. out many burning experiments. session. The King’s team was success- SJH ful and, in the afternoon, the students Paperclip Physics were presented with their Engineer- This is a competition organised by the ing Education Scheme certificates. Institute of Physics. Teams of Lower CPH Sixth Form students provide a five- Psychology minute presentation to a group of Year 13 Psychology students went to Headstart three judges, one of whom is a non- Twycross Zoo in Warwickshire in Sep- These are residential courses, scientist, and explain some applica- tember to listen to a talk on the evo- which take place at various universi- tion or device, or demonstrate a law lution of intelligence and brain size ties, and allow lower sixth students to or principle of Physics, using only and to observe the animals. Twycross gain an insight into university life in items found in the home. has the biggest collection of Bonobo general and engineering in particular. With over twenty students express- chimpanzees. These are genetically This year three students, Chris Robin- ing an interest in entering, a school- the closest animal to humans: we son, Alex Garlick and Simon Keeling, based round of competition was or- share over 97% of our DNA!

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As ever, the zoo staff gave an ex- For the first time this year, three cellent, interesting and informative Science Club girls began studying for the Astron- talk that the students and staff en- At Fence Avenue, the Year 8 Science omy GCSE as an extra-curricular ac- joyed. The party also had ample time Club was again very busy and suc- tivity. This entailed some very chilly to walk around the zoo looking at cessful this year, making rockets, crys- observing sessions late at night up on the animals. Twycross specialize in tal gardens, theatrical blood, model Tegg’s’ Nose as they learned the skills primates so the students were able to volcanoes and much more. Three necessary for their coursework. see, and hear, howler monkeys, goril- groups of Year 9 and Year 10 girls las and baboons to name but three. chose to undertake CREST projects; Science Club: Cumberland Street Also last summer, the Psychology the acronym represents Creativity in The Science Club is open to students Department achieved the best A’ Lev- Engineering, Science and Technol- in the lower school and meets once a el results of all independent schools ogy. week at lunchtime. Students carried in the UK for this subject, an achieve- One group of Year 9 girls pursued out many fun experiments such as ment recognized by the Good Schools their research to Bronze level, study- making silly putty, building rockets, Guide. The department received two ing the solubility of tablets and they making helicopters, growing crystal certificates as both King’s boys and gained their certificates. They are Christmas trees and making hot air King’s girls topped their respective Chloe Byatte, Flora Woodruff, Grace balloons. The boys particularly en- lists and tables. Duckworth and Hannah Smith. joyed the ‘burning’ practical and those MJB which produced small explosions. SJH

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For the second year running, in it was the hottest time of the year, and Chemistry Department February, the Sixth Form Classics stu- they were carrying full packs in tem- RSC Christmas Lecture dents visited the Ashmolean museum peratures above thirty degrees Celsius Forty pupils from Year 10 and Year 13 in Oxford to see their display of Greek over mountainous terrain. attended this annual lecture in Man- vases, before moving on to London to Despite the arduous nature of the chester University, aptly titled ‘Chem- see a performance of Euripides’ Me- trip, all enjoyed it hugely. A highly istry is for life, not just for Christmas’. dea given by the students of Royal entertaining diary of the expedition Pupils watched a number of spectac- Holloway University. The following is reproduced in the Creative Writing ular demonstrations based on colour day the group visited the British Mu- section of the report. and explosions - including the ‘Bark- seum in London to see more Greek JPB ing Dog’. vases and the extremely impressive It certainly gave all those involved collection of Greek sculpture. Silver Expedition some interesting suggestions for their MTH The largest group ever of DofE candi- ideal Chemistry lesson. dates set off at the end of June, with LCW Mrs Stutchbury and Mr Mathews as their assessors, unaware of just how Duke of Edinburgh hot the expedition was to be. For four Gold D of E Training Day days, hardly any cloud was seen and Classics Department A fantastic day was had on Kinder the temperature soared into the thir- In October half term a group of near- Scout with some wintry conditions ties. ly fifty pupils and teachers set off for underfoot. The challenge of navigat- On the first day, the journeys were a five-day trip to the Sorrento area of ing up there in normal conditions is even further enlivened by constant Italy. As well as the normal visits to a big one; in a foot of snow, it was contact with the England and Portu- Pompeii and Herculaneum, highlights even harder. All the groups seemed gal World Cup match. Everyone per- included a chance to see the three really to enjoy the day, if finding it a formed well, despite the risk of de- Greek temples at Paestum. The fine little exhausting, as several members hydration, and some groups looked autumn weather in Italy also enabled of the group found themselves waist as though they had merely been for the group to take advantage of the deep in snow at times. a stroll in the park. Most of the can- hotel’s beach facilities. Particular note was made of Jer- didates will surely continue success- At Easter, a smaller group of six- emy Done’s apparent ability to navi- fully to the Gold Award. teen enjoyed a week’s tour of Greece, gate across the ‘lunar landscape’. Un- PME visiting Athens, Delphi, Olympia, fortunately, it has since been learned Mycenae, Epidaurus and many other that he just followed other people’s interesting sights. footprints! Finally, in activities week, a tour Economics took place to Rome for twenty-two Gold Expedition In the Autumn Term, a group of Year mostly Year 8 and 9 pupils. In spite of Thirty-two students made the trip to 13 Economists represented the school the incredibly hot weather, the group the Lake District to take on the gruel- in the Target 2.0 competition. managed to see the Coliseum, the ling four day, three-night expedition. Acting like the Monetary Policy Roman forum, the Vatican, the Cata- All were successful in their efforts. Committee of the Bank of England, combs and many of the famous foun- There were some very difficult con- students had to decide whether or tains and piazzas in Rome. ditions for the groups to deal with as not to change the interest rate in or-

18 School Trips der to combat inflation in the UK. The party proceeded to Portsmouth guid- Of course, there was no shortage of team consisted of Adam Burgess, Al- ed by the metallic twang of the driv- people willing to try on both hand- exandra Long, Ramya Ravikumar and er’s satnav system – a device which cuffs and bulletproof jackets! The fire- Kartikeya Bhatnagar, who was also seemed ideal for coping with finding men, and woman, of Granville dem- the team captain. Unfortunately, the south, but which seemed confused onstrated their equipment and took team did not reach the final of the when trying to find more important most of the group up to a gusty and competition; nonetheless, they learnt details such as Westminster Road, wobbly altitude on their ladder in or- much from their experience and have or the ferry terminal in Portsmouth. der to admire the view. Students were all gone on to university to study an The fast catamaran to Cherbourg was also entertained by the Deputy Mayor Economics related degree. followed by a noisy journey onward of Granville in the council chambers, In March, the Year 13 Economists to the chateau, sharing a bus with a sitting around the table and asking took an overnight trip to London. group of much younger pupils from their questions through personal mi- This trip involved listening to Ken- another school. crophones. He addressed the issues neth Clarke, M.P. and to numerous The time spent in the chateau of- that the party raised with tact, clarity other politicians and academics at a fered a real French cultural cross-sec- and articulacy. conference held by Civitas, a ride on tion. Helped along by the superb ‘ani- After a superb week, the students the London Eye, watching Once in a mateurs’, particularly Juju, Coco and returned exhausted, but with far Lifetime at the National Theatre, and a Faisal, our students carefully debated greater linguistic confidence, hav- meeting with various representatives and prepared the issues and topics ing spoken and heard a great deal of of the Department for International relevant to AS and A Level speaking French. The trip was organised and Development. tests. There was particular focus on arranged by Mr Randell, and he led The trip was highly educational and questions on the environment and it both efficiently and with good hu- complemented the students’ A Level immigration, both of which are cur- mour. course, and it was also great fun. rently hotly disputed in French politi- IED LEH cal and media circles. Students also took some questions Year 7 Chateau Holiday Institute of Economic Affairs to put to the locals of Villedieu-les- July brought a new Norman invasion The IEA is a prestigious organisation Poêles in a survey on market day. of ninety five Year 7 boys and girls that promotes free market policies Naturally, these met with a variety of from King’s keen to speak and learn a within the market place. Each year responses, and it is to the students’ lot of French, enjoy the early summer they invite a small group of students credit that they showed little appre- weather and have a great deal of fun. to the State of the Nation conference hension at the idea of heading out into Our party was again taken to the ever- in London. This year Mr Reeve took the field to get to know some French popular Château de la Baudonnière three Lower Sixth Formers to the people’s ideas better. A local banker where they enjoyed a balanced pro- event in February. came to give a talk on her work and gramme of indoor and outdoor activi- In a practical economics experi- current important issues, notably the ties, conducted entirely in French by ment, the students flew down to Lon- distribution of wealth and monetary the superb Chateau staff. The group don at a fraction of the cost of the union. One of our students also filled was led by Mr Randell and his staff train and then enjoyed a highly in- an awkward lull in conversation by included Mrs Taylor, Mrs Green, Mrs formative conference that included a establishing what her favourite colour Morton, Mrs Darch, and the gap stu- presentation by the President of the was! Gerard, a permanent member of dents Caitlin, Jack and James. European Central Bank. The event the staff, who had started his working Despite the length of the bus jour- was held at the television studios of life as an agricultural worker at the ney to reach the Château, all were Bloomberg, a spectacular venue, and chateau, gave a fascinating talk about up for breakfast for the first morning, the students were able to watch the his reminiscences. He also demon- bursting with energy and eager to filming of live business reports. The strated how he made cider. All of this get started. The activities included ar- day concluded with an evening meal was complemented by the chateau’s chery, fencing, climbing, orienteering in the City followed by a late flight superb food, all of it French and and canoeing. As the football World home. It was all very good training mostly of organic origin. Cup final neared our animateurs got for these three young executives! Of course, there was also plenty us all singing along – so they thought LEH of fun to be had outdoors. Activi- - with ‘On est en final!’ and ‘Allez ties around the chateau’s extensive Zizou!’ in a spirit of cross-channel grounds included the fearsome ‘ex- solidarity. Most pupils also learned ercices d’initiative’ in which our stu- how to make bread and all kinds of French Department dents had to solve various problems interesting and imaginative shapes whilst working as a team. emerged from the oven to grace the Sixth Form Study Trip Several visits were made during the dinner table. Bright and early on a beautiful morn- course of the week. Food was bought There were several excellent trips, ing in the Easter holidays an excitable at Villedieu market and hungrily con- including one to the market at Vil- group of sixth formers gathered at sumed within sight of Le Mont St- liedieu les Poêles. Luckily, no one school ready to travel to Normandy for Michel. The manager of Mère Poulard, thought of buying any fluffy ducks the annual study trip to the Château the famous restaurant on the mount, with a view to ‘setting them free in de la Baudonnière. The staff involved was interviewed. The gendarmes nature’ among the items for lunch were Mr Randell, Mrs Masters and Mr in La Haye-Pesnel were visited and that were successfully purchased and Dalgleish. After locating the bus, the asked about crime and punishment. enjoyed, with our pupils making use

19 School Trips of some of the French studied during boys and girls, and by various visits, their understanding of the culture and the year. They climbed to the top of for example, to the neighbouring and life of the country. Mont St-Michel and enjoyed the view picturesque Ile de Ré. The teachers The party travelled by coach and of the wide, flat horizon. Obviously, also indulged in retail therapy on the took the Eurotunnel shuttle from countless trinkets and items of tourist island, although caviar-flavoured ice Folkestone to Coquelles near Calais, tat were purchased and the party left cream seemed perhaps a gastronomic and continued the journey through with a warm glow of satisfaction at bridge too far! France and Belgium into Germany, having boosted the economy of this The remaining few days were spent arriving at the hotel, the Scholz, in historic site quite significantly. on trips out. On the first day, the group time for dinner. This was a highly successful trip visited Saintes and enjoyed looking Tuesday’s activities offered a taste enjoyed by staff and pupils alike, around the impressive remains of the of the traditional Rhineland. In the thanks to Mr Randell’s organisation Roman amphitheatre. Then it was Co- morning, there was a boat cruise and to the pupils’ and staff’s hard gnac for lunch and a tour of the Rémy along the River Rhine to Braubach, work and good humour. Martin brandy distillery, heading out where lots of photographs were tak- IED into the fields and warehouses on a en of the beautiful Rhine valley. After speedy ‘petit train touristique’. The lunch, was an impressive falconry dis- La Rochelle Exchange last day out was a visit to the giant play at Burg Maus in St Goarshausen, Forty-five boys and girls from Year Futuroscope theme park of the mov- and a guided tour of Marksburg Cas- 8 and Year 9 set off on a grey May ing image, near Poitiers. There were tle, with its famous torture chambers. morning to Stansted in order to fly to some thrilling new rides this year, After returning to the hotel for dinner, La Rochelle for this year’s exchange. some of these being ‘dynamic’ and pupils and staff watched the World The French group had already visited thus involving sitting in chairs which Cup semi-final match, which kept ex- King’s in the Easter Term and friend- tipped up, shook and did all kinds of cited spirits high. ships had been established over the odd things. Others were gentler and On Wednesday, came a change of course of the week, which had in- involved three-dimensional effects, pace with an all-day visit to Phan- cluded trips to the Science Museum giant screens and optical illusions. tasialand, one of Europe’s leading and Waterworld. The journey to It is amazing that a theme park con- theme parks. Pupils and staff enjoyed France went largely to plan and the ceived in the eighties as a taste of the the thrills and spills of the day. The French families were ready at the future should manage to develop and evening’s entertainment was a drama grandly named but tiny La Rochelle- change itself so effectively as not to evening in the hotel, based on details Laleu-Ile de Ré International Airport become a ‘retroscope.’ Somehow, the of the trip. for the party’s arrival. The tempera- place manages to do this, and a visit Thursday again offered a different ture was nearly double that left be- there is a real thrill. atmosphere – this time that of a large, hind in Macclesfield! On the final morning, all were bustling German city. In Cologne, the After a first day spent getting to treated to hot croissants and pain au magnificent cathedral and the Köln- know families and recovering from chocolat, courtesy of College Beaure- isches Wasser exhibition (the home the arduous journey, pupils spent the gard, before pupils were returned to of Eau de Cologne) were visited, and next in La Rochelle. Under blistering their families to pack for the journey chocolate cravings were satisfied by sunshine, gallant teams prowled the home. a delicious visit to the Chocolate Mu- streets of the old town looking for the I would personally like to thank all seum, before burning off the calories answers to cryptic clues for the quiz of the French families and all of our with a visit to the interactive Sports on the town. After completing the King’s parents who were so hospi- and Olympic Museum. Of course, any quiz, they were treated to a reception table and generous with our guests. spare time was taken up with shop- in the Town Hall where speeches The experience of learning a lan- ping! were given, the future of Europe and guage within an authentic environ- That evening’s planned bowling the exchange were toasted and high- ment whilst forming relationships activity had to be cut a little short class nibbles were gobbled down. with a family is one of the most inval- because of a mix-up in the booking, Gratitude is due to the Mayor of La uable there is, and the school could and instead pupils played on the pool Rochelle, as well as to Mr Boudet, not offer this without parents’ kind tables and the arcades at the bowling Headteacher of the College Beaure- support. alley. gard, for their continuing support of IED The return journey on the Friday the exchange, now into its eleventh was taken via the Dreiländerpunkt year. – the meeting point of three coun- Off sped the group after this on the tries. Pupils experienced being able ‘water bus’ – a boat which takes pas- German Department to stand with a foot in Holland, a foot sengers from the old port to the slick German Rhineland in Germany and a hand in Belgium! modern yachting harbour at Les Min- At dawn on a Monday morning in The party arrived back at the imes. After a spectacular boat jour- July, forty-two boys and thirty-eight Rock Block at around midnight that ney, lunches were unpacked on the girls from Year 8 and Year 9 departed evening, tired but happy, the German beach. Whilst the staff discussed the on two coaches with eight of their Rhineland Trip 2006 having proved, marking of the quiz, pupils enjoyed teachers, for Koblenz in the German yet again, a great success. Here’s to the beach and the sunshine. Rhineland. The purpose of the visit next year! Then it was time to go back ‘home’ was to provide provision for Years 8 MT for a weekend marked by new cu- and 9 to visit Germany, to enhance linary experiences for many of our

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Memmingen Exchange A joint welcome tea party was or- Both groups got along extremely Fifteen Year 10 pupils from King’s ganised for the two members of staff well with events and parties also be- took part this year – six from the and for the French staff who were vis- ing organised privately. Both weeks Boys’ Division and nine from the iting with the French Exchange and were trouble-free and enjoyable with Girls’ Division and, as in past years, the German department also provid- pupils from both schools behaving the trip was successful and enjoyable. ed a programme of evening activities impeccably. The purpose of the exercise is to offer for the two teachers. AUS GCSE and A level pupils the opportu- AUS and VCo then accompanied nity to enhance their understanding the return visit to Memmingen for of the culture and life of Germany one week, flying to Munich and go- and to improve their grasp of the lan- ing on by train. King’s pupils were History Department guage. welcomed by their excited hosts and Year 10 First World War Battle- The German party arrived in March set off for a weekend of joint events. fields Trip and the guests were met by their fam- During the week, pupils were able One early morning in July, a group of ilies. Their flight had been diverted to take part in some morning lessons. nineteen rather bleary-eyed students to Birmingham and the group bussed On the first day, they were given an from the Girls’ and Boys’ Divisions set to Manchester. After a four and a half introductory talk about the area by off from the Rock Block car park for hour delay, all were glad to arrive and Herr Hacker, the Headmaster of the the History Department’s annual trip begin their stay. The two accompany- Vöhlin Gymnasium and then a guid- to the First World War battlefields. ing members of staff, Herr Rolf Müller ed tour of the town by a former Eng- The first two nights were spent in and Herr Horst Heidhardt, stayed with lish teacher. the Belgian town of Ypres, a scene members of King’s staff. A number of activities and visits of great devastation during the War, The guests joined in activities with were organised for our pupils, includ- but now restored to its former beau- their host families over the weekend ing one to Neuschwanstein, the fairy ty. The In Flanders’ Field museum and trips during the week included tale castle built by Ludwig II. The day in the town’s Cloth Hall was visited Old Trafford and the Imperial War in Ulm was snowy and cold but this even before the party checked in at Museum, Liverpool and the Beatles’ did not deter some of the group from the Youth Hostel just yards from the story and a day in Chester. The group climbing the tower of the Cathedral. Menin Gate, where pupils attended was welcomed by the Mayor at the The snow had cleared by the next the moving Last Post ceremony. Town Hall and the week finished with day and a glorious day was spent at After two days spent visiting places a tour of the Silk Heritage Museum Lake Constance, taking the cable car of interest around Ypres, the group and Victorian School Room. The Ger- to the top of the Pfänder mountain travelled south to the area where man pupils were able to attend some for a superb view of the entire lake. the Battle of the Somme had taken lessons at King’s with their partners The week finished with a round-the- place ninety years ago and visited and were given tours of the schools town quiz (in German!) followed by the Thiepval Memorial, which bears by MT at Cumberland Street and, at a reception given by the Mayor at the the names of more than 72,000 Brit- Fence Avenue, by VCo. Town Hall. ish soldiers whose bodies were never

21 School Trips found – including a former School Tatton Park Farm to experience a day Captain of King’s, Roy Mellor. By the living as an evacuee during WW2. side of the massive Lochnagar cra- On arrival, they were introduced ter, the pupils held a short service of to their host and given a guided tour remembrance for Roy and the other of their basic accommodation, which sixty-eight King’s Old Boys, and one startled more than a few of them! member of staff, who gave their lives The discussions throughout the day during the course of the First World were very informative and consoli- War. dated much of the material studied in The highlight of the fourth day was school. a tour of the tunnels dug by Canadian Pupils were given a demonstration soldiers underneath ‘No Man’s Land’ of how to look after the animals on in preparation for their offensive at the farm, from milking the cows to Vimy Ridge in 1917. With tempera- feeding the goats. They were lucky tures of around 30ºC throughout the enough to see many baby animals, trip, it was a relief to get out of the including a lamb that had been born sun for a while! just three hours before they had ar- Mr Murray, with his immense rived. knowledge of the First World War, The children were really enjoying proved to be an excellent tour guide the ‘hands on’ activities when the and the party arrived back in Maccles- air raid siren sounded and all were field the next day, in the rain, having us had delicious Welsh fish and chips directed to the air raid shelter. They enjoyed an informative and thought- and others had a packed lunch. Af- spent time singing songs and playing provoking trip. ter we had all finished, our group games until it was time to come out. LAC walked around the town walls with Blessed with fine weather, the ex- the history teachers guiding us. In ad- perience was really worthwhile and Year 10 at the War Museum dition, thanks go to Mrs T for trans- provided a memorable day for the In late January, more than fifty Year lating Welsh signs so that we could Year 6 children. It was difficult to drag 10 pupils visited the Imperial War understand some of them. many of them back to 2006 where Museum North to complement their Sadly, we did not have time to go school life is very different from life study of Modern World History. to the Castle shop before we got back on a farm in 1940! The pupils were given a fifty- on the coaches for the journey back PAt minute lecture on the experiences en- to school! dured by soldiers from Germany and Nick Emery and Jonathan Treece Year 2 at Tatton Hall and the Herit- Great Britain in the First World War. age Centre The visit concluded with a tour of Year 6 at Tatton After a term of learning about Victo- the Museum’s display areas that in- Year 6 History was brought to life on rian life, Year 2 went to Tatton Hall cluded film shows and an explana- a fine spring morning in April as the to work as servants. The children tion of the origins of the Cold War. children assembled in line, dressed as dressed up and were very excited PW evacuees and destined for 1940. They about the trip. At the Hall, they made were more than happy to get into beds, baked scones, cleaned silver Year 7 Boys at Conway Castle character as they made their way to and even scrubbed the floors. They We arrived at school on a nice sunny were allowed to take their scones day on Friday 31st March. We all met up outside the Gym and waited until the bus came to take us to Conway. The bus journey was long and hot, but well worth it. When we arrived, we were sorted into forms with our history teachers supervising and help- ing us. The four forms all split up and two forms made their separate ways around the castle. We were given worksheets and started off through the large portcul- lis. Our group first went to the East Barbican where we learned what it was for and saw a scenic view of the Conway Estuary. We then moved through the castle filling in answers on our sheets. The two other groups were on a walk around the town walls and would visit the castle later. At about one o’clock, we all met up for lunch at the harbour. Most of

22 School Trips home so that their parents could sam- By the end of the weekend, musi- fastest rollercoaster in Europe, the ple their work. On their visit to the cal pieces have been perfected, and Pepsi Max! Heritage Centre, the children dressed they are performed to an appreciative While in the Lakes, the choir stayed up as Victorian schoolchildren. They audience of Trigonos staff and a few in a cosy, friendly youth hostel. Re- could speak only when spoken to and locals in an informal concert. There is hearsals took place in the hostel and they had to call the teacher ‘Ma’am’! just time for one last meal before get- provided entertainment for some of ting back onto the minibuses to come the other guests. From most of the home. dormitories, there were beautiful The String Orchestra includes a full views overlooking hilltops and farms. Music Department range of ages and abilities, but the The whole choir agreed that the food Musical Weekends at Trigonos Trigonos trips cater for all. A wide was fantastic. Twice a year, once in the Autumn repertoire was played last year, from As well as visiting scary theme term and once in the Spring, mem- some simple, modern string music, parks, the choir also went on a relax- bers of the String Orchestra travel to to a more challenging Haydn piano ing boat trip on Lake Windermere and Trigonos, a lovely residential centre concerto, with Mr Green forsaking visited an aquarium. In the aquarium, in the foothills of Snowdonia. Thirty the violin for the piano. The orches- they were lucky enough to see two five people, along with about twenty tra continues to practise each week, otters! two violins, three violas, nine ’cellos during lunch breaks, and takes part in At the end of the tour, after lots of and a double bass leave school on a regular instrumental concerts. rehearsing, the BFC finally performed Friday afternoon and arrive at Trigo- The Flute Ensemble and Sixth Form a very successful concert in Cartmel nos in time for dinner. Chamber Choir also spent excellent Priory. In the concert were lots of joy- Over the weekend, time is spent weekends at Trigonos last year and ful songs and some members of the eating, rehearsing and socialising, thoroughly enjoyed a taste of the tra- choir performed amazing solos. The starting with a games evening to help ditions set by the string players! choir members would like to thank everyone to relax. After much thor- Anna Beesley all the teachers for all the time and ough rehearsing on Saturday morn- effort they have given to this choir: ing, there are, in the afternoon, about BFC tour to the Lake District they had a great tour! three hours of free time. During this, The BFC set off on their mini tour to Kamlesh Sodha there is the opportunity to stay in the Windermere from Cumberland Street beautiful grounds of the centre, to go very early in the morning in the pour- Foundation Choir Tour to for a walk in the nearby hills, to sight- ing rain. Most members of the choir Germany see and explore the shops in Caernar- were very excited and could not wait I spy with my little eye, something fon, or even to do some homework. to get to the first stop: Blackpool beginning with . . . zzz. There are Rehearsing resumes after cake! Pleasure Beach. Even though it was only so many games of ‘I Spy’ and Trigonos is known amongst musicians really early, no one slept on the bus. twenty questions that can be played for its wholesome food, and every After a long and tiring journey, the on a seventeen-hour coach journey! trip includes not only breakfast, lunch choir finally arrived at the Pleasure As the Foundation Choir departed and dinner, but also delicious home- Beach. The teachers gave each group from the Rock Block car park at five made cake or biscuits three times a maps and tickets that meant they in the evening, however, spirits were day. Even fussy eaters find that they could go on any ride they wanted to, high as they embarked on their ‘Deut- enjoy everything from pumpkin soup and then the groups went off to ex- schland adventure’. Despite the pro- to gooseberry fool. plore. Some of the choir were even posed ferry’s having been missed, ex- brave enough to go on the tallest, citement still remained as the coach

23 School Trips crawled through France at a snail’s musical spectacle as the teachers per- The weather ranged from glori- pace (no pun intended) and curiosity formed with glass bottles! ous sunshine to heavy snow over the loomed throughout the weary corners Time flew by and the choir awoke week but never stopped the fun. Oth- of the bus. All troubles were forgotten to their last day in Germany. The wa- er evenings were spent at a themed on arrival at the stunning destination ter park in the morning offered relax- restaurant, at an NBA game, and en- of Oberkirche, which oozed charac- ation, and fun with an inflatable pool joying the local pizza take away. The ter and warmth as the travellers were creature, before the choir gave not final journey home was long, but as met with a charming hotel and a de- only its last performance on the tour everyone was very tired, this provid- lightful buffet. but also its first open-air concert! A ed a welcome opportunity to sleep. A With a quick turn around, choir few tears were shed as the Girls’ Choir great week was had by all. and teachers found themselves back sang and many of the sixth formers JPB on the coach. After a warm meal, sang with the choir for the last time. they were on their way to Strasbourg A handkerchief and a delicious buf- Sixth Form Ski Trip: Meribel where they were to face a challenge: fet ensured that smiles returned and The Sixth Form ski trip was a great a performance after no sleep! After a drink in stunning Freiburg marked success this year. The party arrived in the first few notes of Bridge Over the end of a lovely day. Meribel, six hours late, to be greeted Troubled Water, it became immedi- All that remained was a relaxing by three feet of fresh snow. The ac- ately clear that what had been dread- morning in Oberkirche and the jour- commodation was first rate with cha- ed had actually become a special ney home. The trip had once again let hosts doing all of the cooking and evening in a beautiful church. As Mrs exceeded the expectations of the stu- plenty of cake being provided for af- B and the students put their French dents and the teachers and a huge ternoon tea. to the test by acting as presenters for thank you is extended to all those There were two complete begin- the evening, and watched as David who helped with the preparation, ners on the trip, Dan Partington and Kennerley conducted his own choral organising and made the choir tour Nick Lee who benefited greatly from work, the choir knew that this was once again a special memory that will some expert tuition on the first morn- going to be a unique tour. A shower, remain with those who took part. It ing. By the afternoon, they felt so some food and sleep was all that was must not be overlooked, however, confident that they undertook their required to complete what had been that there was one thing missing from first red run with the instructor. The a surreal first day. this trip. We missed you Mr Green! deep snow off the sides of the piste The morning brought sunshine, (Mr Green was in The Bridgewater made for some very interesting falls the discovery of Oberkirche and its Hall, attending his son’s graduation.) through the week. JPB managed to delightful swimming pool and div- Heidi Hughes leave his skis behind on a couple of ing boards, always well received on occasions, much to the delight of Leo choir tours. The tour set off with re- Thompson and Richard Foster who newed energy, to Strasbourg, for an witnessed the events. afternoon of ice cream and a sight- Skiing The stars of the week were, well, seeing riverboat trip. The choir then Utah everybody. It was a fantastic trip sang three of their more sacred works The annual King’s School ski trip this with great skiing and great après ski. as part of a mass in Strasbourg cathe- year was to Powder Mountain, Utah. It would be wrong, however, not dral, a thought-provoking experience Forty-nine pupils and ten adults made to mention Eddie “The Eagle” Shaw for all. The evening of July 9th was the thirteen-hour flights to Salt Lake and his 180, and “Dangerous” Dave also special in that it became clear, City, previously a venue for the Win- Bexon and his unhealthy desire to at- with masses of French flags and ex- ter Olympics. A short transfer put tempt steeper and steeper slopes. The clamations of ‘Vive la France’, that a the party at their hotel, Red Moose Upper Sixth girls, Carly Williamson football event of some sort was taking Lodge. Pupils were moved towards and Laura Marten, provided the sen- place that evening. An evening of re- sleep after such a long journey, but sible approach required to keep eve- laxation around the hotel followed. not before spotting the pool table, ryone on track and Michelle Greaves The following day brought more large screen TV, and hot tubs avail- provided much amusement by leav- delights, with a trip to the enchant- able for their use. ing her ski boots out in the snow all ing Trieburg which included the big- Day 1 was an acclimatisation day night. gest cuckoo clock in the world and with a trip to a large shopping outlet The snow boarders did as well as the highest waterfalls in Germany, in Salt Lake City. Some real bargains snow boarders can: they just about preceding a relaxing afternoon at Ti- were to be had and a first sample of kept up, and Andrew Laing and Chris tisee with sun, swimming and a peda- American cuisine was taken! The day Beardmore provided much amuse- lo-war, an activity that has become ended with a trip to the Hard Rock ment on their Snow Blades on the last something of a tradition on the choir café for the evening meal. day. The organiser is very much look- tour - and people always say choir On Day 2, the skiing began. The ing forward to next year’s trip, having members are such placid characters! group was collected from the hotel thoroughly enjoyed this one. The Deutschland talent show was the by two old style school buses, to be JPB event of the evening with memora- transported the short distance up the ble performances entitled The Deut- mountain. Then came a quick ski fit schland Rap, a guest appearance and all were skiing by ten o’clock. from Lic, the Rhine Time Blues, Mr The rest of the week went in much Buckland up to his old tricks, and a the same way with six hours of skiing on most days.

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The students made mistakes too! The children felt that, although they had struggled at times to make them- selves understood, they had achieved much during their stay and had im- proved their language skills and con- fidence tremendously. The first King’s language trip to Spain was judged to be great fun and a real learning ex- perience. In 2007, it’s Andalusia! CAM

Outdoor Pursuits Outdoor Activities Club As ever, the club has had a flourish- ing year with some new members and lots of older pupils getting in- volved in outdoor trips. Towards the end of September, the first big trip of verified, but which was very amusing the year was the annual high camp Spanish Department all the same, and to Madrid where in the Lake District. Starting from Es- Study Trip to Castile the party saw the Royal Palace, went kdale, in unseasonably cold but fine Valentine’s Day saw a new venture for shopping and had ‘tapas’. Nam, nam! conditions, a large mixed group made the Languages Department at King’s, The trip home was eventful as their way up Slight Side to the summit as the first study trip to Spain, involv- northern Spain was hit by fierce of Scafell and then down Mickledore ing twenty students from Years 10, 11 snowstorms and roads were closed. to a fine campsite that the school has and 12, three members of staff and The group was not at all prepared for used before, at Sampsons Stones on one ‘gappie’, left Liverpool Airport the snow (above). the edge of the Great Moss. It is a to embark on a week-long stay with Perhaps the most impressive as- wild and empty place, reminiscent Spanish families in Valladolid, Castile. pect of the week was the students’ of a Scottish glen. After a fine night The department was keen for the stu- fearless determination to learn about here, the group awoke to a lot of mist dents to see a different, more tradi- all things Spanish, their willingness to and low cloud so, sadly, bathing in tional Spain than is usually witnessed throw themselves into all manner of the River Esk was shelved in favour whilst on holiday, so a small com- new experiences . . . a Spanish kara- of ice creams with the vintage motor- mercial city, away from the coast, in oke, a rock concert, a First Holy Com- bike rally at the café in Boot. northern Spain, in the depths of win- munion . . . and their good-natured In October, the Youth Hostel at ter, was judged to be just the ticket. attitude when things, inevitably, went Bangor provided the venue for an- The students attended morning wrong. Many lessons were learnt, in- other visit to North Wales and the classes, with a most welcome break cluding the need to remember one’s Conway Centre. This time it was the in a local cafe, returned ‘home’ for own address, to board buses going in ropes course that took a hammering lunch and then enjoyed a variety of the right direction and to avoid mis- as well as the dunes of Newborough activities in the afternoons. These taking police cars for taxis. Warren; the day before, the group had included a tour of the old quarter, followed by ‘chocolate con chur- ros’ (a thick chocolate drink with doughnuts), and a visit to the cinema, where a most impressive group of Year 10 girls, who had had only four months of Spanish lessons, watched a film whose dialogue was spoken at break-neck speed. One afternoon, the group participated in an interac- tive tour of the Museum of Modern Art and were then invited to produce their own canvasses. This they did with much gusto and flair. Several trips were scheduled, too, including a visit to Segovia, home to Europe’s most impressive Roman aq- ueduct, Salamanca, where Mr Randell was prevailed upon to conduct a tour whose historical data has yet to be

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Scottish Winter Mountaineering Trip There is a committed group of outdoor enthusiasts in the school who come from diverse directions to converge upon this annual trip to the highlands of Scotland. This year, the snow cover was excellent, the best for five years, but it lay mainly in the East; so why was Glen Nevis the destination, as far West as one can go? The answer lies in having to book ahead and weather being fickle. The group arrived with the sun beating down and the promise of high pres- sure ahead. After settling in, the team was briefed on what lay ahead and how each day might progress. The first day saw everyone unloading for ascended the Carneddau and met up, tions on top, with mandatory navi- a day in the Mamores, carrying day- quite by chance, with an old outdoor- gation, blowing snow and freezing packs with crampons and ice axes. It sman in the shape of Tony Robson. fog. Everyone enjoyed the challenge, was very mild, so the snow was soft, After half term, the caving week- made even better by the provision of even high up; nevertheless, some in- end had to change venue to Malham cake and tea at the Ogwen Café. Back teresting ridge traverses were made in because of a lack of space at the reg- at the Hostel, after dinner, the staff heavy snow showers, with ice-axe ar- ular Stainforth Hostel. It did not pre- embarked on an orgy of cheating in rest practice in a soft snow trench that vent some sporting caving, including an attempt to win the Monopoly tour- got faster as it got packed down! It the usual Browgill-Calf Holes (down- nament, even ‘outing’ another clique was a very long day for the first, so it stream this time and very quick) with of cheats in the process! Next day, was decided to visit Glencoe the next a fine, if somewhat taxing expedition the weather was still grey, damp and day, for a shorter, but perhaps more on Sunday to complete a newly-ex- breezy so everyone headed for the dramatic outing. plored round trip circuit in the Old woods above Betws-y-Coed where It proved to be so: leaving the val- Ing-Dismal Hill system. After nearly the orienteering courses around Llyn ley in showery, colder conditions, the five hours below ground, the group Elsi provided plenty of entertain- climb up into Stob Coire Nam Beith emerged to find themselves a mere ment. proved as tiring as ever, but soon led fifty metres from the entrance, now There was one more trip that term, onto firm snow below the impos- bathed in bright autumn sunlight. after half term, to Eyam Youth Hos- ing buttresses of Bidean Nam Bian. The walkers in the group really en- tel whence the group headed for the The cloud showed a hint of lighter joyed their ascents of Ingleborough Derwent valley and the Dambuster sky above, at which PME suggested (sun and snow showers), Whernside dams. Again, it was wintry, but the that the day might yet get better. The (glorious sun) and Pen-y-Ghent (sun- party successfully traversed the Der- climb up to the saddle of the ridge shine), as well as the comforts of the went Edges from Lost Lad and Back was done on crampons using ice axes Hostel and the many board games on Tor to the end of Ladybower reser- and a strong wind awaited the group offer. voir, by which time the sun was shin- at the top, Late November saw another vis- ing brightly. It was a weary party that However, also waiting was a large it to Coniston Hostel and a trip to returned to the café and the minibus, wash of blue sky and, bit-by-bit, the Grisedale Forest on Saturday for a but it didn’t dampen enthusiasm for cloud vanished, leaving a stunning spot of orienteering. On Sunday, kay- games in the Hostel later on. The backdrop of white peaks all around. aking on a cold Coniston Water was next day, those who wished to did a The ridge to Stob Coire Nan Lochan undertaken with the help of the pro- longish trip into Carl’s Wark cavern in was traversed with care and then de- fessionals from Summittreks. Stoney Middleton, involving flat-out scent was made to the minibus a long Two trips took place early on in crawling, a wet duck and climbing way below, requiring much bum slid- Spring, back-to-back and both in down to the sump. It was snowing ing to save time! The evergreen Mr North Wales, as a result of availabil- gently on exit and the group experi- Doughty was waiting with the mini- ity of accommodation. The first was enced the acerbic signs at Grindleford bus to whisk the group back to the back to Bangor Hostel and the Con- Café by way of a wind-down before Hostel. way Centre for raft building. The fol- going home. It was time for the expedition, an lowing weekend saw the group at Lots of D of E expeditions pre- overnight trip into the mountains. Be- Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel and, vented much further activity that term cause of the improved snow cover in in wild wintry conditions, a large and the packed summer term made the East it was felt better to carry this group that included a number of Year it very difficult to organise much out- out in the Cairngorms and so, the next 7 and Year 8 pupils, made an ascent side those formal expeditions. Never- day, the group travelled over in bril- of the Glyders. theless, there is always next year to liant sunshine to a much colder and Whilst it was damp and breezy in look forward to! snowier Aviemore. Leaving behind the valley, it was full winter condi- PME the paraphernalia of skiing, the pla-

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was pleasing to pick out the marker terraced gardens, cleaned roofs and wand on cresting the last rise. helped teach the students English, as A very cosy evening was spent in well as spending leisure time playing the various locations used, occasion- football, swimming in the local river, ally visiting ‘neighbours’. The next and learning to dance salsa at the vil- morning dawned grey and threaten- lage fiesta. ing. Although it did improve, it re- The group then headed out into the mained very windy: a frontal system Andes to trek through cloud forests was approaching but not due to ar- and volcanoes as acclimatisation for rive in the East until afternoon. The their attempt to climb the 15,500 feet group headed for Cairngorm summit Ruminahui volcano. After briefly re- and then a fine high-level ridge walk turning through the capital city, Qui- around into Coire Cas the long way, to, the group headed into Cotapaxi with great visibility all-round. national park where they spent three At 1 pm in the car park, clouds days hacking through forests and were gathering as the group left and avoiding giant cactus plants before fi- journeyed to Aviemore, to the accom- nally setting off for the volcano. paniment of Mr Doughty’s Lancashire The weather was kind and the en- Folk Songs, for hot chocolate and tire trek was spent under blue skies, teau was soon reached and, although food, passing into the rain within ten with fantastic views of Cotapaxi, the it was windy, the trek across to the miles of Aviemore and the weather world's highest active volcano, along snow hole sites in Coire Domhain remained unsettled all the way home with eight more of Ecuador’s snow was straightforward. the next day. capped peaks. The entire group suc- As forecast, the sun came out and PME cessfully reached the summit and a merry band spent a good hour then headed east into the Amazon ‘nesting’ in the existing snow holes, Expedition to Ecuador basin for four days’ trekking in the trimming them to size and getting es- The school’s biennial one-month ex- rain forest. Although not at altitude, tablished, before continuing on with pedition took place during July and this section had other dangers that in- much lighter packs across the white August this year and visited Ecuador. cluded tarantulas wandering through wastes to Ben Macdui. At the summit, Seventeen students had spent two the camp and the guide’s letting the it was very cold and deep in snow. years raising money for the trip from party eat lemon ants before explain- Regular readers may remember a pic- activities as diverse as running half ing what they were. ture taken a year ago with a group marathons and raising and selling cat- After a day of white water rafting, in T-shirts; no one was wearing them tle. the group headed back to finish the on this occasion and it had to be a The first week of the trip was trip with a visit to the equator and smart return to avoid the approach- spent helping a small school in the two days’ shopping in South Ameri- ing whiteout and snowstorm. The last village of Apuella in the north of Ec- ca’s biggest market. half mile was in poor visibility and it uador. Students painted murals, built JSS

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Morocco proved to be a valuable and some- through Bole Hill Woods up past Mill- This year, King’s students made their times rather entertaining experience. stone Edge to Over Owler Tor, Hig- fourth visit to Morocco and pupils The pupils then settled down for the ger Tor and culminated in the storm- spent two weeks trekking in the Atlas night to build up their energies for ing of the ancient fort on Carl’s Walk. Mountains, riding camels across the the challenges of the next day. Many chip butties were consumed desert and bartering in the souqs of Breakfasting on a variety of food- at the station café before returning Marrakech. stuffs from the ‘continental’ i.e. cereal to Grindleford via Padley Gorge and The trip started with the group and bread, to the ‘full English’, or thence to school. making an attempt to climb Mount rather, incinerated bacon butties, the All the pupils got to know each Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak. teams readied themselves for the trek other, their form tutors and staff in Having made it as far as the final along the heights of Rushop Edge, a fun but challenging environment, camp, the climbers had to admit de- Hollins Cross and Lose Hill to their leaving them all looking forward to feat because it was snowing, hailing goal - the café in Hope village. further adventures together. and raining all at the same time. In- Enjoying the adventure of being JAF stead, a few days were spent walk- out in the wilds, of taking charge of ing in the lower Atlas Mountains and their own welfare and of helping out Year 6 PGL adventure holiday swimming in rivers. their team members proved a valu- This year, Year 6 visited a new cen- After this, the party headed down able learning experience for all. tre at Tregoyd House in South Wales. to the edge of the Sahara Desert and JAF Following a four-hour coach journey, spent two days on camels, riding the party of thirty-two children and through the villages and sand dunes Year 7 Thorpe Farm trips four staff quickly disgorged into the of the Jebel Sahro. A highlight was It was an early start to the outdoor welcome surroundings of the dining riding through the middle of a sand education of the Year 7 pupils, with room. storm for an hour before baking their first taste of the King’s Outdoor Having eventually settled on room bread on an open fire with some lo- Pursuits programme occurring in the allocations, the children entered en- cal Berber tribesman. first few weeks of the Autumn term. thusiastically into their first evening The students returned to Marrakech Each Year 7 form, accompanied by entertainment, which involved team for an unforgettable visit to the tan- form tutors and other members of games on the front lawn, in competi- neries, where they saw leather being staff, headed into the depths of the tion with our co-inhabitants from Car- dyed just as it has been for the last Peak District for a series of wild ad- diff. Thereafter, the days were fully two thousand years and for a day bar- ventures. occupied with a variety of activities tering for bargains in the vast souqs. Base camp was set up in the bunk- encompassing archery, orienteering, JSS house at Thorpe Farm, Hathersage. abseiling, climbing, fencing, initiative The intrepid explorers began their exercises, kayak canoeing and canoe- Year 9 Edale Camps expedition with an evening scram- ing down the River Wye, the favourite The Year 9 pupils set off in their ble up to High Neb on Stanage Edge. activity of many. form groups for the annual expedi- Members of staff were, inevitably, The evenings were occupied with tion and camp at Upper Booth, Edale. ambushed from the cover of ferns, a Robot Wars challenge involving lots A practice tent pitch and expedition but all survived the experience. After of eggs, flour and water, and there kit check was carried out at school, dinner and helping with the cooking was a disco on the final night, when then teams were dropped off at vari- and washing up chores, the pupils the World Cup Final provided a qui- ous points around the Edale Valley, played various games or entertained eter option for some. There was not to navigate their way, as independ- each other and the staff with talent a moment to spare and this proved to ent groups, to a rendezvous at Upper shows. be a great way to end Year 6. Booth campsite. Pitching their own Day two of the expeditions com- GJS tents and cooking their own meals prised a more challenging trek

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Year 5 PGL: Caythorpe Court, had the most fantastic time, singing and looking in the Ark. The guide, Lincolnshire songs, roasting marshmallows and Mr Michelson, explained the different After an eventful journey, the party listening to endless jokes. The atmos- parts of the building and also showed arrived safely at PGL Caythorpe to be phere was wonderful, very happy them the clothes that the men wear greeted by the staff and shown into and relaxed. Twenty-four happy and when at worship. The children had deluxe accommodation! Refuelled contented children slept like logs that time to wander around the syna- by an evening meal, the group was night, so much so that Mrs Turner gogue and look at an exhibition of ready to get to know Group Leader, had to wake up all the boys next photography of scenes from modern Kayleigh, and have some fun. morning. Jewish life, including Festival days Saturday morning began bright The final day was both fun and and symbols. and breezy with everyone looking challenging with sessions on quad The morning came to a close as Mr forward to an exciting day ahead with bikes and Jacob’s Ladder. It was Ka- Michelson explained the ceremony groups taking part in orienteering, ri- tie’s tenth birthday, so she had the that begins and ends Shabbat. Chil- fle shooting, initiative exercises and privilege of starting her activities first. dren read the special prayers, pre- the fabulous ‘zip wire’! Little did any- It wasn’t quite ‘Formula One’, but she tended to light the havdalah candle one know that Edward Nathan was to steered around the course impres- and smelt the sweet spices that re- prove to be a real crack-shot during sively. Jacob’s Ladder was all about mind Jewish people of the pleasant rifle shooting, with many other chil- teamwork and, with the help and times that they have experienced dur- dren also scoring impressively. support of their friends, all groups ing their weekend. Orienteering proved to be a chal- worked their way up the ladder with lenging exercise in teamwork that Alix, Robert and Hattie getting the Reception Visit to Manchester almost proved too much for some furthest! Airport groups. However, most succeeded All in all, PGL at Caythorpe went In June, both Reception classes went in the end, and Lisa Bianco was out- smoothly and happily, with everyone to Manchester Airport. Miss Smith’s standing as a team leader. In the af- gaining so much from the experience class had been learning about Ameri- ternoon, as always, the zip wire was – teachers too! ca and Mrs Cookson’s class had learnt eagerly looked forward to by all and, LT about Australia. Firstly, they went to as usual, it didn’t disappoint, and Jack the Aviation Viewing Point where Brierley’s demonstration of the back Junior Division Walk they saw lots of different planes. and front crawl as he zipped along it On Friday, 30th June a 300-strong They saw Concorde and learnt lots of was a sight not to be missed. It had contingent of pupils, teachers and interesting facts. been an exhausting day and a good parents set off on the annual walk In the afternoon, the children night’s sleep was had by all. through six miles of Cheshire coun- went to Terminal 3 where they were Sunday morning brought more tryside. With Mr Walton and the Year shown around Departures. All of the sunshine but with a really strong wind 6 pupils setting a brisk pace, each children had a chance to dress up as – and the high ropes loomed. This checkpoint in the first half of the walk a person who works at Manchester is a daring challenge and for some, was passed through quickly, includ- Airport. Some became bird-scarers; real fear was faced and tackled. Tilly, ing the dreaded Buxton Road cross- others were cabin crew. Kate and Andrew were at least three ing, ably marshalled by Mrs Lea and The visit resulted in some wonder- people who had a go in spite of their Mrs Soutter. Upon the group’s arrival ful written pieces when the children fears – bravery indeed. The abseiling at the halfway point, at Tegg’s Nose, returned to school. session passed off with aplomb… all refreshments and a rest were grate- the staff entering into the spirit and fully received! Nursery Summer Trip joining in . . . but no one could beat The second half of the walk pro- The nursery summer trip was inspired Caitlin’s ‘Spiderman’ descent from the vided an even more pleasant walk- by the topic On the Farm. The group tower. ing experience as the group headed was very fortunate to be able to visit Sunday afternoon was greeted down past Tegg’s Nose Reservoir, the Home Farm at Tatton Park. with both trepidation and excitement: village of Langley, Macclesfield Golf Although the day started out ex- it was kayaking. After all the fun and Course and along Macclesfield Canal tremely wet, by the time the coach games of getting equipped, having towards the finish. It was an extreme- had reached the farm, the sun had safety instructions given, as well as be- ly enjoyable morning, with the chil- come out. The children thoroughly ing the butt of endless jokes from our dren (and adults!) showing great de- enjoyed feeding, stroking and ob- instructors, all finally got into kayaks termination in completing the course. serving the animals. At first hand they and practised paddle skills – even Mrs Many thanks are extended to all of were able to experience the diversity Johnston and Miss Partington. Alas, it the marshals and to the parent help- and size of the natural world from wasn’t long before Ellamae was in the ers who accompanied the walk. hens, pigs and piglets to enormous water and not her canoe. Indeed, it MKW shire horses and skittish goats. Adults was not long before the entire lake and children learnt much. seemed awash with drenched, mud- Jewish Museum The trip was made complete by a dy children. All persevered and had a The Year 6 children spent a morning session in the adventure playground wonderful afternoon. at the Jewish Museum in Manchester. where the children were able to run Sunday evening proved to be an The museum is very interesting as it off any excess energy. unexpected treat . . . it was the camp- is housed in a former synagogue and fire session. With the assistance of no the children enjoyed standing on the fewer than three extra instructors we bimah, reading a scroll using a yad,

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My Future Emily Middleton was again one of the fifteen overall win- ners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2006, organised by the Poetry Society. Jonathan Burman, of Other people live in fear Year 11, was highly commended in the same competi- of gun massacres, heart attacks, tion. Emily’s poem re-creates the thoughts that might run car smashes, plane crashes, through the mind of a terrorist: horrific back street slaughters. But me? I can tell you my future: all two hours and twenty-six minutes of it.

I can tell you how I will be swaddled in wires like a new-born in a blanket; how plastic and metal will nestle in my flesh like vital organs. How the firm push in the small of my back will feel like a mother sending her son into the playground on his first day of school.

I can tell you how I will step down the path of the grey terraced house. How I will walk along the pavement clutching my belly, nursing my newly acquired child.

I can tell you how my sweat will mingle with dormant electrons; how I will whisper my instructions like a mantra as I clutch the slippery surface of the handrail on the number 47.

I can tell you how I will disembark deftly despite my bulk, slip into the crowd as an otter enters the water.

I can tell you how I will murmur my final prayers, cradling my phantom foetus; clinging to the image of Heaven’s open gates like a daughter to her father’s hand. How my finger will flick the switch as the clock tolls twelve. Emily Middleton Hannah Bellamy Year 11

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Magic that works in silences, fitted into thought of loneliness and love. Quiet phrases, repeated in stanzas, a poet, shy and alone, in his room, again. Wondered if you’ll ever remember him here, you - changed and grown - me - here and small - waiting for gravity to pull, and willingly divide to your realistic expectations. Completely right with hours to kill, silences, and cities that sleep. Still, I’m ready for what this life has to throw: loving to exist, to feel my life inside, and to question my spark. But to question our love? Denying that, appalled your heart.

Felt the wind on your face and spoke gently of music, that great medium that brought us together, so many times, songs to fall in to. So perfect, the nights we sat, tearing at our chests, remember me, I’m still here. Singing, again, an easier rite of passage.

Striking poses in photographs, fear of judgement (and heaven)

Hair curled and cynicism of great things, quiet conversation outside a show. She, protesting at ‘pessimism’, insisted she was a realist. I protested, arguing equality in the capabilities. She left swiftly.

Connections with heaven, to inspire us as angels, bringing mighty judgement on their shoulders - the guilt and responsibility of my parents. The world ignores their self-conscious depression and guilt, and adolescence - bearing no grudges - and no more awkward kisses, misplaced at 12: Confused sexuality and forced desire.

Kindness by strangers, the resentment of help, We struggle, and maintain our devils. And fear. And fear. because everywhere, two-thirds, three quarters and a half of your fears were written on that wall, You were there today, depressed , and alone (I wasn’t good company).

Met for the second time, a desired love. Forced over a week, and crammed feelings into writing. Culminating in one night’s hours. Together and kissing, Deeply and passionately, whispers and lips, Breath on ears and bites on neck. Cards we remembered to forget and awkward situations, Formed out of forced feelings and emotion.

You claimed they were separable; I laughed and you smiled. We defined our love in those terms, with loneliness as our catalyst we made quick with our passion, And spited our youth to show the world, we were ready. We are ready, all of us. (all we need is love) David Mobbs Year 11 Jon Burman

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A much younger pupil produced the next piece, attempting what was set as her older brother’s homework!

Cure for Suffering

Ingredients: A feather from the bird of paradise. A gold coin from the pot at the end of the rainbow. A few drops of calmness. A tablespoon full of sunshine. A small bottle of love. A hair from the head of the Goddess of Peace. The seeds from the Moonbeam flower which only grows once a year. The shadow of a pixie Eight tear drops from a young girl’s cheeks. A shooting star that lights up the night.

Recipe: Raife Copp-Barton & Take a big pot and heat the eight teardrops inside it. Harry Jackson 5AGE Then, take the feather and coat it in sugar before stirring the tears with it until the mixture is purple. Add the seeds and then mix in the drops of calmness, stirring it fifteen times after each drop. Take the bottle of love and quickly pour it in to stop it escaping. Next, add the sunshine and there should be an instant glow of red and gold. The coin should be melted. Pour the melted gold into the mixture and it should smell like lavender blossoms. The shadow might try to run away, but tying the hair from the Goddess of Peace around its legs will make it do whatever you say. Take the shooting star and split it open. Inside should be a golden powder that might blind you, but by looking through the pixie’s shadow, you will keep your eyes safe. Add the powder to the mixture and stir one hundred and thirteen times, leaving it then for twenty nine days, before adding a little to the patient’s forehead and saying these words: ‘Histo mani coco lamna sadi yana coz’ and then washing the patient’s head with warm water mixed with coco- nut milk. They will be cured from suffering.

Ellamae Blackaby Year 6 Sacha Allen 5AGE

Lara Hogan 6JEB

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Ellie Read Year 13

Ellie Hopewell 3LC

Here is another piece from Emily Middleton, this time informative and persuasive writing, in an article she wrote for the Amnesty Youth magazine:

Membership Age Lowered When you’re 14 and 15 there are tons of things you can’t against the motion, and those who did were given serious do: you can’t drive, vote in a general election, work full-time, evils by the youth group members. join the army, leave school, and until Amnesty International But what makes the whole thing such a big deal? Well, UK’s Annual General Meeting earlier this year, you couldn’t very few campaigning organisations offer individual join AIUK, either. But on a warm April day in a crowded membership to young people under 16. This change in hall at the heart of Warwick University, Amnesty members the rules is a sign that the members of Amnesty appreci- voted overwhelmingly to allow people aged 14 and up ate and recognise all the fantastic work that youth groups to join AIUK as individual members. are doing – and that much of this work is carried out by To say it was a momentous moment in AIUK’s history people younger than 16. It also shows that AIUK really is not an overstatement. The motion, proposed by AIUK’s values young people’s opinions – and that they aren’t Board, was treated very seriously: some members (adults, afraid to put this belief into practice. of course) voiced the concern that 14 and 15 year olds One of the best bits about membership is that you can are too young and inexperienced to cope with some vote at Amnesty’s Annual General Meeting (when things of Amnesty’s campaigns, and to vote in AGMs, which like lowering the membership age are debated and voted membership of Amnesty allows people to do. Well, we upon). You can help to decide what issues or countries youth group members blasted that myth into oblivion. Amnesty focuses on, amongst a whole host of other topics. We argued that 14 and 15 year olds are mature enough You can even propose a motion of your own to the AGM, to deal with the issues that Amnesty tackles, and that as long as another Amnesty member supports you. opening up membership of Amnesty to 14 and 15 year This is youth participation taken to a whole new level. olds would inspire more young people under 16 to get So if you’re 14 or 15, why not take the plunge and join involved in the organisation. Amnesty? For £7.50, less than the price of a hardback book, The small amount of opposition to the motion seemed a hoodie, two cinema tickets or a couple of Big Macs, you to crumble and fall within minutes. Very few people voted can join Amnesty for a whole year. Emily Middleton

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A very different piece of creative writing is the diary kept by (who was asleep under a rock) After a long stop, Greeny felt one of the Duke of Edinburgh group during the Gold Award much better and the last 10kms went really well, (little bit of expedition. It brings alive the ‘flavour’ of the outing and the rain near the end but no need to pull out the waterproofs. high spirits and enjoyment of the group: Tuesday 04-07-06 Saturday 01-07-06 Jen cried when she saw cows; however, this was justified, Took 2.5 hours to get there (passed Sedbergh again!) There because they were very scary! I played the male role and are only so many times you can go to/through Yorkshire in one acted hard. Morale is at an all time high tonight: only one day week! Stopped at ‘Travellers Arms/Rest’ (not really sure; don’t of walking left. The ‘Jeremy of the Day’ award (the highest really care). Spent approx 2.5 hours (which is the time taken accolade available) goes to . . . Jeremy! to travel from Macc to Grasmere) talking to Nev, the assessor. Dom was not up for the ‘see who can fall off the cliff the Not killed Dom yet! There are 5 days, so plenty of time! fastest’ game, where we do time trials and he goes first. Funny It is 10:50 and I still have not eaten, am a very hungry man. that he didn’t want to partake!! I am wearing white socks and Tiger Ted’s map work less than impressed big Nev. (For the sandals, which I feel is a good note to end on today. Jeremy record, Nev is not big; in fact, he is a very small man). Nev has Done signing out. been assessing since 1977. My calculations suggest that should have made him dead 10 years ago. Turns out Ted got concus- Wednesday 05-07-06 sion in a recent rugby game; he started having blackouts and Turner Hall to Ravenglass. When there were conflicting views dreams on the pitch; he failed to seek medical attention: this I on our precise location, Dom almost received a blow to the feel may have been the first flaw by any team member; having face. He would have ‘fallen’ off a hill today had it not been for a ‘squad’ member with brain damage can make things difficult, the fact that we had an extremely flat day; he does not know and perhaps this is why Ted finds map reading hard. how closely seven almost became six. Cookie spent 10-15 minutes tying to work out how to use Last 5kms were the hardest of the eight-five we have done YHA sleeping bag sheets; having failed to work these out, he over the past four days. The end was close and the burn started then read the posters on the wall - which show you how to to kick in. Never thought I could be so happy to see Nev. Or- make beds, not how to get in bed Cookie!(Cookie’s chances dered some chips to eat during our debrief, which obviously of survival over 4 days = nil) irritated him a lot. Am quite sad that we are at the end, but let the party begin tonight! Sunday 02-07-06 Navigating across some forest was actually quite difficult Had a full English at Youth Hostel and we set off for Colwith at but we shone through. Am currently outside the ‘Ratty Arms’: 8:45 and started walking at 9:20. Was about 28 degrees today despite its unfortunate name it is actually a very nice pub! and not best conditions for walking. However, the views and bronzing cancelled out the heat. Thursday 06-07-06 Smarsden’s feet are still terrible, but watching her struggle and Midge Casualties Ranking Table! hobble about has kept us all entertained over the last couple 1. Greeny of days. The V-Reg got a puncture and we had to sit on the 2. Hall hard shoulder for a while, but Eric (author of Mountain Leader 3. Cawson book) kept us amused. A quick and efficient tyre change by 4. Jen, Smarsden, Jez the jock squad was observed by all. I was most impressed. 5. Cotterill* Well, we have gone past Bolton now, so it is clear that our *Difficult to rank, never expresses feelings or pain. extraordinary six days are over, which is so very sad. It has been (A real soldier!) an amazing few days and, if I could, I would do it all again. The mountains are my friends; the mountains are my home. Dom took us left when we should have gone right. Result of disobeying the man of the mountains = extra miles and a lot Jeremy Done Year 12 of stick!(He will learn!) Colwith to Grasmere to Eastdale to Great Langdale. General gist of today was up, down, up, up, up, down, down, down.

Monday 03-07-06 Up at 7:45 and had cereal bars (video killed the cereal bar). Started walking at 9:39, thirty-nine minutes late, mainly due to the extra time Ted needs to get ready. Neville greeted us Exhibition at the Portico Gallery at 0800; the last person you want to see at that hour is Big in Manchester showing details of Nev. work by Helen Hadfield and Lily First ascent was pretty tough and I worried that the girls Dunlop would really struggle; however, Greeny was the one who strug- gled and he was sick after less than half an hour’s walking. He was not the Greeny we all know and love and something was deffoes wrong. However, he struggled on until we met Mr B Jack Brierley 6PA

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The Young Writer of the Term competitions in the Boys’ Division again produced some super pieces. Here are some of the entries and win- ners. The first task demanded a poem based on a favourite month or time of year:

December is the month for me, Christmas joy and yuletide glee. Happy families gathered round Whilst fluffy snow hits the winter ground. Granddad snoozing by the warm log fire, The children’s hopes just couldn’t be higher. Hot mulled wine and warm mince pies, Bags hidden away from prying eyes. Mum sneaks a kiss by the mistletoe, Kids are praying for a fall of snow. Twinkling lights on the festive tree, Toddlers perched on Santa’s knee. Crackers, turkey, yuletide log, Even a stocking for the dog. Isaac Brough 4CW A selection box, a tangerine, Please, never wake me from this dream! Excited children peep round the door, Look! There’s presents on the floor!

Ross Elliott Year 8 Spring

As the cold air fades away, The sun will be out by the next day. Winter is over; spring is near, No more darkness: the sky is clear. Our last spring went so fast. This year, I hope, it will last. Days are longer and certainly brighter, The sky is becoming lighter and lighter. The bleat of the lambs, the humming of bees, Robyn Hinchcliffe Year 10 The wind but a silent whisper through trees. Flowers are blossoming; buds are growing. I’m not used to this: it’s usually snowing! Daffodils, tulips, crocus and more Grow in abundance and carpet the floor. This is why people go mad about spring, Flowers and sun - what a beautiful thing. The awareness of Easter, what a thought, Just wonder how many eggs have been bought. There are so many things to do in the spring, I wonder what next month will bring?

Ciaran Hanrahan Year 9

Laura Bridge Year 10

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Another English Department competition in the Boys’ Division comforted and relaxed him, and he rested. demanded a story that had to include some pre-determined He was not sure when he eventually fell to sleep, but he was sentences and phrases: he looked up, sweet music filled the woken by angry banging on the window. He looked up and room, azure sky, and inside the box. Many very different was alarmed to see that the azure sky was filled with the plots and interpretations were submitted. Here are some vigorous flapping of many wings. As he watched in hor- of them: ror and disbelief, the window smashed and swans pushed through the shattered panes. They landed and attacked his The Swan swan. The neon sign flashed its name into the empty alleyway. He ran towards them, trying to break it up, but the swans The ‘Pink Flamingo’ was well known for its rowdy music and forced him back. He tried to break free, but he could not its crowd of outrageous people. A lone young man, sad and escape the many slashing beaks that tore at his skin. He was unwanted, wandered into the alley and gazed at the sign, horrified at the sight he saw. All the swans were attacking mesmerised by the pink glow it washed over the path. He his swan and it was mortally wounded. The birds turned to was drawn to its warmth and offer of company. Should he him and he realised that he was next. go in? He was cold and tired, for he had been walking all And that was the last thought he had. But in his death, he night, but he was aware that he was now in a part of the was reunited with his swan in the spirit world - forever. city that he did not know. He suddenly felt a sharp pain at the side of his head. He Oliver Hope Year 8 reeled sideways only to be hit again, full in the face. Before the next fist collided with his stomach, he was able to see Before He Had Warts that his assailants were two sailors, who must have come Oliver staggered through the silent streets of London, out of the ‘Pink Flamingo’. He was powerless, taken by drunk. He had had a most marvellous night and was going surprise, and was beaten until they were scared away by the back to the house of his friend, Michael, where they could sound of laughter suddenly emanating from the club. rest until the lecture tomorrow. Law was terribly boring, but He lay beside the wall and wept, hurt and discarded. People if he stopped attending the lectures, his allowance would coming out of the club laughed at him. He felt even more stop. alone as he struggled to stand up. He staggered to a park Oliver was having a wonderful time in London: the nar- area where he collapsed onto a bench and huddled up to row streets were as delightful to him as the expensive drink keep warm. An old lady was throwing bread and he heard and the games of cards. Compared with the oppressive old a distant flurry, and what might have been the sound of college in Cambridge, London’s delights offered far more to wings in flight. It caused him to listen, to take more interest both the senses and the body. in his surroundings. Oliver stepped over the doorstep of Michael’s home Looking up, he saw a cloud in the shape of a swan, com- above the bookseller’s. The walk had sobered him a little. ing closer and closer, then moving away. As it slowly disap- He looked up and saw Michael’s shape through the trap- peared from sight, the young man rose from the bench and door; he could hear the sound of a woman’s voice, too. He ran towards the nearby lake, looking for the swan. He was coughed so that Michael would know he was there, and captivated by the sight of it and it made him feel warm in- climbed the ladder. side for the first time. He was strangely filled with hope and When Oliver thought of Huntingdon and his father, the he wanted to find the swan and fly away from his troubles. puritan, who had sent him into Sidney Sussex College, he The young man felt strong enough to make his way home. felt a little guilty. He knew this would not be the life his He got in without waking anyone. The room was quiet and father wanted him to lead. His father was a godly man and filled with the soft light of early morning. He collapsed onto he delighted in informing others of this. Oliver knew that he the bed and then saw a music box on the table. He was would one day have to return to a pure life, but not just yet. surprised to see it, for he did not remember its being there. Immediately, Oliver recognised the girl as Elizabeth He reached towards the box and peered at it. How did it get Bouchier, the daughter of a Huntingdon landowner. He there? Why was it there? Who owned it? did not know how she had found him, but it was obvious The lid of the box had a carving of a swan on it. It was why she had been sent. Meddling old fools! He was twenty made of wood and quite small. He examined the box and years old, for goodness’ sake! The girl was very beautiful, moved it around in his hands. He carefully lifted the lid. certainly, but somehow cold and sexless. No, he would not Inside the box was the figure of a swan. It rose up as the have her. lid lifted and, as it did so, sweet music filled the room. The Over the next few weeks, Elizabeth would sporadically young man was again filled with hope. The music was call in on Oliver at the Star Inn where he was living. She was what now captivated him: it was sorrowful and beautiful at determined, he admitted, but she lacked the brains neces- the same time. He listened and became aware of another sary to ensnare him. She had no fire in her, Oliver thought; sound. It was the wings again, but this time they were she was like a soulless statue. louder and more powerful. One hot night, some musicians played at the inn. Oliver He turned to face the window and saw the beating wings could not sleep, not because sweet music filled the room, of a magnificent swan hitting the glass. He went over to the but because there was a god-awful fiddler downstairs play- window and opened it. The swan burst through the open- ing the most dreadful little tune. Oliver was lying awake, ing and flew around the room. sweating like an animal, when he heard a voice outside the The young man was afraid the noise would wake people door say. “Mr Cromwell’s room? I can’t tell you, miss. He’d be in the house, so he jumped up, trying to calm the bird. The cross.” swan landed on his bed and became limp and motionless. “I’m in here,” he said, loudly. The door opened and Eliza- He walked over to it and stretched out his hand to comfort beth entered. Oliver saw that something was not right - her the creature. The swan rested its head in his outstretched clothes had been ripped and she was sobbing. He asked hand. The young man felt like the swan cared about him her what the matter was, but she would not answer at first. and he wanted it to stay with him forever. This thought Then Oliver demanded she answer and she sat and told him

36 Creative Work slowly what had happened. She had been to Michael’s house to try to find Oliver, but had only found Michael, alone. He had seized her and tried to rip her dress from her and have his way with her. Cromwell looked upon her, so helpless and frightened and felt he had to take charge. He told her to wait in the room and left, locking the door. After Oliver had left the room, Elizabeth spent a couple of minutes arranging her hair in the mirror. It would take some time for him to get back. Elizabeth had seen before the look that Oliver had given her and she knew what it meant. She had never liked his friend, Michael - he was a decadent man, not the sort for her future husband to be around. They would have to move back to Huntingdon, oth- erwise she would miss not only her family, but also the fragrant fields, the twinkling brooks and the azure sky. Her Oliver would be a great man: she would make sure of that. She smiled as she took a small box from her pocket. Inside the box was a small sewing kit. Elizabeth took the needle and threaded it with practised ease. Then, she started to sew up the holes that she had torn in her second-best dress.

Joe Banks Year 11

Ashley Hinchcliffe Year 11

Imogen Hanson 4CW

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Lost Days I sit in my chair, rocking, rocking Thinking of days I’ve wasted and lost. All those days I walked alone All those nights spent on my own. I could’ve been a social guy But I’d rather stay hidden inside. All those kisses, never blown The family photos that just weren’t shown. I just took everything for granted I’ve been so selfish If I’d stopped for a second or two I could have given time to people like you.

I sit in my chair, rocking, rocking Thinking of all the days I’ve wasted and lost. All those letters I never wrote Jack Rathbone Year 11 All those times that I never spoke. I could have used my talents before too late But instead I chose to sit and wait. The childhood dreams that never came I’ve only got myself to blame. Now as the years have passed me by I feel nothing but regret. Regret and sorrow, remorse and pain - If only I could live my life again. Chris Smith Year 8

Lost Days The day of my child’s first birthday, The day my child first walked, The day my child first spoke - - these are all lost days.

The day of my child’s first Christmas, The day my child started school, The day of my child’s first sports match - Rachelle Eiselt Year 9 - these are all lost days.

The day my child started High School, The day my child bought his first car, The day my child graduated - - these are all lost days.

The longer I spend away, The more I regret these lost days. Rory Burke Year 9

Rachelle Eiselt Year 9

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collected in the classroom. To prove da as well as medical charities like All the King’s Houses how much, and how hard, the boys Breast Cancer Care and the Macmillan The House system underwent a ren- worked and played, one need only Appeal. aissance in the Boys’ Division this look at the staggering total of 11, 897 The annual Readathon again raised year, and proved both popular and points that they collected in just two truly amazing sums – as well as en- successful. There were different team terms! couraging our younger students to sports competitions for every year Some popular events in the compe- read voraciously – and the money was group each half term, along with a tition year included the water-bomb sent to Action Aid in support of the range of ‘funtellectualistic’ competi- bungees, extreme dodgeball, ‘Uni- two children that are sponsored by the tions that could be described as either versally Challenged’, softball, football School. A new venture was added this academic and challenging, or as pure and rugby league. The Spring term year: the Chernobyl Children’s appeal larking about! ended when the boys sported Easter approached the School and our par- The potential House officials pub- bonnets and house colours to spend ents in the Boys’ and Girls’ Division licised themselves and were duly an enjoyable afternoon in the Main donated huge quantities of clothing. elected, by secret ballot, at the end Hall for the House Bonanza, taking Over 300 shoeboxes were presented of the summer term, so that they hit part in ‘Naming of Parts’, ‘Battle of the to Samaritans’ Purse, with most of the the ground running when the new Bands’ and the magnificently funny physical work being done by the Sixth school year began in September. They House Hakas. Form, whose Autumn Fashion Show, worked hard, taking part in com- In the end, Adlington, with the for- reported elsewhere, also contributed petitions, exhorting others, training midable leadership and example of several thousand pounds to the Chris- teams, demonstrating skills. Any boy James Fox, won the House Cup. The ties Appeal. who took part in any event scored a Percy Taylor Trophy, for the boy with The King’s School truly is a commu- House point, and even more could be the highest individual score, was won nity: all staff and students give gener- earned by any hard-working or wor- with a magnificent 172 points by Jake ously of their time when appeals are thy boy, since merit marks were also Knowles of Tatton. launched. Not only do the students added to the totals. PJP/GT raise money, but so do teachers and The leader boards, known as the support staff. Without this team effort, ‘scores on the doors’, changed each King’s could not be as successful as it fortnight as GT and PJP calculated so obviously is. and computed the results of the com- Charity Fundraising AH petitions, and the divisional prefects Cumberland Street updated the points that boys had The breadth of the pupils’ efforts and In the Autumn Term, Sixth Form stu- the sheer sums of money they raise dents again supported two of our have been most impressive this year. regular charities. They made indi- Every division of the School made a vidual collections for Macclesfield significant contribution. Borough Flag Day to raise money for Some charity events are fixtures in Barnardo’s and collected toiletries that the School’s year: Jeans for Genes and were sent to the Manchester Lifeshare Comic Relief were non-uniform days project for homeless people. that raised large sums for these two In the Spring Term they organised national appeals. Virtually all students the sale of Valentine’s Day silk roses took part and the causes being sup- which again proved to be very popu- ported were well understood. Contri- lar, raising £390 which was divided butions were also made to other na- equally between three charities: The tional charities, usually at the specific Children’s Heart Federation (support- request of the students and staff who ing children with heart disorders and raised the money. A group of Sixth their families), Hands For Life (work- Form students continued to meet ing in India to correct surgically hand regularly to write letters as part of deformities caused by congenital de- Amnesty’s work, and the School was fects or disease) and Hospice Africa happy to make a donation to Amnes- Uganda (providing palliative care for ty to support our own students’ work. patients and their families). Similarly, the School sent money to JOW Shelter North-West after students made a collection. Fashion Show Each year is allocated a week in With the 2004 Fashion Show having which it can focus its fund-raising ef- been such a spectacular event, the forts. A refreshing result is that stu- audience were understandably excit- dents are willing to expend consid- ed about 2005, and the tickets flew erable effort for causes they feel are from the shelves. Once everyone was worthwhile. Thus, this year money packed into the hall, the tone of the was sent to support such causes as show was set with a high tempo dance the YHA Boscastle appeal and the routine choreographed by Emma Camp Hill Community. Money has French and Natalie Robinson of the gone abroad, to Christian relief Ugan- Sixth Form, which was followed by

39 Variae the first appearance from the models description), with Katy Massey and and learnt a wartime dance. Girls and for the evening, with the Sixth Form Ellie Herald as his equally confident staff alike entered into the spirit of boys dancing to the tune of Michael and even more elegant foils. Mrs Tay- the time and wore dress of the era. Jackson’s The Way You Make Me Feel. lor was on hand both to introduce the Nearly £300 was raised for the Royal This format of dancing and strut- teachers’ routines and to handle the British Legion. ting to high-power tunes continued raffle and extract even more money Year 10 girls gave up their Sunday throughout the evening, with the from a very willing audience. afternoons to pack shoppers’ bags in boys being joined by the girls, all of Special thanks were earned by Sainsbury’s. After two sessions, they them showing off clothes from fash- Jenny Bradbury and Katie Usher for were able to send over £645 to the ion shops in Macclesfield, and look- organising the models and by Emma East Cheshire Hospice. ing even more stunning as their hair French and Natalie Robinson for do- Charities weeks are as hectic and had been styled by Wilson’s in Mac- ing the same with the dancers. The imaginative as ever. 7GG organised a clesfield. show was a fantastic night for every- teachers’ X-Factor event in the hall. However, the pupils weren’t the one involved in it, and, more impor- Mr Randell’s rendition of Robbie Wil- only ones to enjoy time under the tantly, £2,400 was raised for Christies liams’ Angels was a massive hit and spotlight: their teachers also revelled Against Cancer. the event raised over £200 for Cancer in their five minutes of fame. Mr Robin McArthur Research. Parkes again managed to draw com- As usual, the girls marked Children ment with an outrageous straw Stet- Fence Avenue in Need day and Jeans for Genes day son, and the Australian Gap Year stu- A variety of events took place to sup- with non-uniform events, raising £700 dents, Ben and James, who took part port a variety of charities. In July, in total. in the teachers’ routines, were well the Division marked the end of the In October, each girl was urged to received, especially by the female academic year with a party to cel- raise £5 in five days to help the vic- members of the audience! ebrate the sixtieth anniversary of VE tims of the southern Asia earthquake, The show was compered by the Day. Girls watched news footage of and the Division rose to the challenge charismatic Robin McArthur (his own the events sixty years ago, ate cake by raising over £1,005. The end of the Summer Term was hectic, too, with two major fundrais- ers. Firstly, girls watched, in school, England’s World Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago in return for a donation to Visyon, a local charity that provides counselling and support for young people. On the last day of term, pupils were invited to an Afri- can themed party to raise funds for the Born Free Foundation. LFA

Junior Division Visit to the Winlow Flats The Junior Division celebrated the festival of Harvest with a special as- sembly. They then visited the Winlow Retirement Flats to distribute gifts of produce to the residents. This is an opportunity for the children to chat with the elderly folk, which they all enjoy. At Christmas, 6AER again visited the flats and presented a short Christ- mas presentation, including items from the Christmas concert and Carol Service. The residents also enjoyed joining with the children to sing some well-known carols.

King’s Infants Charity Week King’s Infants held a Charity Week to raise money for Oxfam. Each class took part in a sponsored water trek to simulate the daily struggle that some children face in those poor communi- ties around the world that have no running water. The children worked

40 Variae in teams of five to collect eight gallons of water. The event raised an amazing Chess Club Community Radio £2600. The money means that Oxfam The long established pattern of meet- Canalside Community Radio is based will be able to build a classroom and ings on Wednesday lunchtimes from in Clarence Mill in Bollington and pay for a teacher for a year. It will September to Easter was continued King’s Sixth Form students were in- also pay for two packs of classroom once again. GL faced more challeng- vited to take part in their Christmas resources, thirty school bags full of es than ever before and often had to broadcast. The radio station’s present- equipment and eight hundred school play several games simultaneously! In ers trained Ed Beesley, Aaron Ayling, dinners. addition, there was a focus on Inter- Rob Winstanley and Sophie Cochrane House matches in the first term, Gaw- to use the broadcasting equipment Coffee Morning sworth winning the Year 7 event and and gave them advice on preparing A national event, The World’s Biggest Tatton the Year 8. and presenting shows, giving inter- Coffee Morning, took place in Octo- In the second term, the Blake Tro- views and reading the news. The stu- ber, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Re- phy knockout competition took place. dents were then allowed to produce lief. Infant parents, grandparents and The winning semi-finalists were Siddh and present their own shows with a friends paid a £1.50 entrance fee to Bhatnagar from Year 7 and Charles minimum of supervision from the ra- obtain their coffee and biscuits. Each Gilman from Year 8. Siddh put up a dio’s staff. Infant class baked their own cakes, good fight, but it was always going This was a fantastic opportunity for which were sold on the cake stall to be difficult to beat Charles, who the students and thanks go to Canal- (below), and Mrs Sykes’ class made has played representative chess and side Community Radio for giving our a Christmas fruit cake that was raffled is also now honing his skills with the students the chance to experience on the day. The event raised £368 for Macclesfield club. broadcasting. the charity. GL JOW

Harvest Festival Children, staff and parents celebrat- Chinese Banquet Theatre Company Visit ed Harvest with seasonal songs and As part of their work on China, the During the Autumn Term, the Euro- prayers. The Reverend Noden gave a children in Year 1 enjoyed a Chinese pean Theatre Company visited King’s harvest address and entertained the banquet. They sampled a variety of Junior Division to perform a new children with a chameleon story to Chinese foods, trying hard to manipu- French play called Imaginez-vous! remind the children of the colours of late the chopsticks. They also made The show was a fantastic romp the world that God has made. The their own Chinese bowls, learnt many through the world of art, through the parents donated wonderful gifts and facts about China and are now able eyes of Rodin’s famous sculpture Le hampers of produce that were donat- to greet each other in Chinese: ‘sow Penseur, brought to life when a very ed to the local Salvation Army. shang how’. special art teacher gave an equally unusual lesson. The pupils were tak- en on a journey of discovery that fed

41 Variae their imagination and fuelled their The school also hosted an engi- love of French. Mixing participation neering-based competition involving Nursery Visitors and laughter in a palette of core topic over sixty pupils from local schools. The topic for the children in the areas, this interactive show introduced This involved students being placed first half of the spring term was ‘Peo- pupils to some famous French artists randomly in groups and their having ple Who Help Us’. and might change some of the ways to solve problems like how to make On a wet Tuesday in January, the in which they perceive the world. a self-righting buoy or how to build Nursery Class had a visit from PC AJ a robot that would follow a marked Lewis. He came to talk to the chil- course. The day was a great success dren about a day in the life of a po- and Macclesfield’s new mayor pre- lice officer. The highlight of his visit French Clubs sented prizes to the winning teams. for the children was their trying on Catch-up-Club and Boules Club The year finished, for eighteen helmets and holding the handcuffs, A weekly French Club ran through students, with a residential course truncheons and shields. Most of all, the Autumn and Spring terms, for to examine the psychology and eth- they enjoyed sitting in the cell incor- new pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 who ics of advertising. This involved the porated in the police van and switch- had not previously studied French. students’ designing and making of ing the siren on. Sessions covered core topics, to en- advertisements, as well as their learn- Then the fire brigade visited the able these pupils to participate more ing how subliminal advertising works nursery and told the children about actively in their timetabled lessons, and how magazine advertisements the work that they did. The pupils and with greater confidence. are designed to attract attention. looked at how fire fighters are pro- By the end of the Spring Term, all JSS tected against fires by wearing spe- members had completed the course, cially protected uniforms and they and the Monday lunchtime club tried on helmets, looked at the fire transferred to the tennis courts, for Horse and Pony Club engine and all its equipment and pupils to try their hand at the tradi- Horse and pony enthusiasts from even had a go at putting out a pre- tional French game of boules. The Years 5 and 6 meet every Monday tend fire with the hoses! After all of courts provided a fine pitch for many lunchtime for a half hour session of the class had a quick sit in the engine, budding enthusiasts. Instruction was Horse Talk. The subjects discussed the fire-fighters waved goodbye, put given in French and key words were have varied from the evolution of the on their blue flashing light, sounded quickly picked up and used during horse and native ponies of the British their siren and sped off back to the the games that ensued. Isles, to how to put a bridle together, fire station. It was uplifting to see so many pu- or identifying colours and markings JH pils discover a previously unknown and learning the names for the vari- talent in such an enjoyable setting. ous parts of a horse. AJ In October, club members organ- Russian Club ised a very successful Hobby Horse Russian Club began at the Junior Di- Gymkhana to raise funds for the vision in the summer term, when a Gifted and Talented Brooke Hospital, a charity that sup- group of interested Year 3 students At present, King’s has over one hun- ports horses, donkeys and their own- started to learn the basics of conver- dred and fifty students on the school’s ers in third world countries, where sational Russian. They sang songs, Gifted and Talented list, nearly one life is hard both for the people and danced, acted out situations and hundred of whom are registered as for the animals they depend on to learned a little of the Russian alpha- members of the National Academy of make their living. bet. They are looking forward to con- Gifted and Talented Youth at Warwick This event was enjoyed by every- tinuing their learning next year. University. In addition to the many ac- one in the Junior Division and it is JHP tivities run by individual departments, hoped that it will become an annual this year has seen the development of affair. a further series of events specifically AGE targeted at the school’s more able Junior Talent Show students. These have included taking After weeks of rehearsals, the Talent students to conferences at Manchester ICT Club Show took place on the afternoon University, a journalism workshop, The Junior Division ICT suite played of Friday, 30th June, after the school and competing in a science competi- host to two clubs to cater for the dif- walk. Almost thirty acts were on dis- tion with twelve local schools. ferent aged pupils in the division. play, with the audience being treated Over fifty students visited the Beth Year 3 and Year 4 children had the to talent from all four year groups. Shalom Holocaust Centre near Not- chance to attend an ICT club where Highlights from the lower juniors’ tingham. This involved meeting two they could participate in structured acts included Mimi Stevens with a fan- survivors from WWII concentration activities, such as building a virtual tastic display of tap dancing and the camps as well as listening to a talk aquarium, animating it using Power- performances of Finlay McCance and given by a refugee from the Darfur Point. Older children in Years 5 and Jack Brindle whose rousing rendition conflict. As a result of the visit, a 6 were able to come to a weekly In- of the National Anthem brought the number of fund raising events took ternet drop-in session, and could use crowd to their feet! place at school in order to raise mon- the network to research projects for Among the many acts with which ey for the survivors of the events in other subjects. the upper juniors treated the audi- Darfur. JHP ence was a highly exciting magic

42 Variae show led by William Machin, with a ried. That men and boys could not tial business skills such as working fellow pupil being sawn in half! Other show a bare chest, but in hot weather effectively in a team, learning about favourites included Amelia Woodruff, would take off their trousers made leadership and how to give an enter- with her fish impression, and a group the boys pleased that expectations taining and informative presentation. of Year 6 boys with their version of had changed. The students called their compa- We Will Rock You. It was an extreme- Another memorable fact that the ny 18Kings and they began trading ly well received show, which brought children learned was that Viking in earnest making seasonal gifts at an end to a superb day. women never went to court, as they Christmas and selling jewellery that MKW were not considered clever enough. If they had imported from America. In they committed a crime, their father, order to improve their cash flow they brother or uncle had to be tried and also embarked on a car washing serv- Tudor Music Workshop punished in their stead. Who were the ice for staff that was very much ap- In May, Junior Division children were clever ones? preciated by their customer base. visited by the duo, Tapestry of Music, JC At the end of the year, they had who demonstrated instruments from made a modest profit and they had the Tudor period, dressed in Tudor certainly learnt a lot of business costume and interspersed their music Young Enterprise knowledge along the way. The de- with tales of Tudor life. The children At the start of the academic year, partment is very grateful to Mr. Steve heard a variety of early instruments eighteen students embarked on the Watt, Managing Director of Gradus including crumhorns, bagpipes, lutes Young Enterprise programme, a na- Ltd, for his support throughout the and a hurdy-gurdy. Their favourite tional competition where students whole of the year as the group’s ad- was the bladder pipe. The air reser- form their own company and trade visor. voir for this instrument is a pig’s blad- for the duration of one year. The aim APR der and the children found this both is not only to make a handsome profit amusing and disgusting! but, more importantly, to gain essen- Several children were given the chance to play an instrument. Some of the Division’s young brass play- ers blew the unusual wooden cornet, and cellists attempted to play a viol, the ancestor of their own instrument. It proved to be an informative and thoroughly entertaining morning. AJL

Viking Day Bjarni the Viking came to visit Year 4 in the Spring. He had a bushy beard, a loud voice and certainly looked as if he had done his fair share of Vi- king feasting and ale drinking! Year 4 dressed in Viking costumes for the day – Mrs Webb, Mr Walton and Mrs Cole even wore ‘Viking’ wigs to en- hance their costumes. Bjarni described the Viking way of life: their clothes, jewellery, weapons and armour, farming and trading and the Viking gods. Bjarni called up chil- dren to act out the story of how the Viking gods were born and the world created. Others tried out a mallet and press for making coins. Everyone had a chance to blow on a Viking horn and touch Viking artefacts and a vari- ety of weapons – swords, axes spears and knives. Those girls who were in short- sleeved dresses were told that they would have been beaten in Viking times for not being properly clothed. Even worse, those who had their hair covered by a scarf were sur- prised to learn that they were mar-

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ing out tight games. The away game played for the county. With hindsight, 1st XV at Lancaster was won with the team Rhodes and Hart could also have con- This season was remarkable for a showing real character; however, this tributed at this level, as could Year 12 number of reasons: not only did match was not without controversy, student, Bamford. Furthermore, all the team go through the season un- as the school’s being unable to field these players were hardworking and beaten, but also it had a number of a front row from the start, because of positive, setting a standard that less players involved in the county, North injury and the shortage of sufficient- experienced players could follow. of England and, in David Williams ly skilled and experienced players, Particularly outstanding in this respect (below), the England squads. Fur- meant that the game had to be played was the captain, Francis Barker, who, thermore, success was ensured by with uncontested scrums. The same despite long-term injury, continued the team’s ability to adjust tactics as situation occurred later in the season, to be involved and to present a tre- required, and to cope with many seri- but Arnold declined to play rather mendous example for others. The ous injuries to senior and key players than have uncontested scrums. same was true of the vice-captain, throughout the season. Injury prob- As the term progressed, good wins David Jones, who stepped forward lems, coupled with the inevitable un- were recorded away at Wirral GS and, to replace the injured Barker as cap- availability caused by representative under difficult circumstances, Adams tain and performed all his duties with call-ups, meant that many younger GS. A combative Trent College side great ability and maturity. players were selected, and they per- was defeated at home in one of the In playing terms, the strength of the formed magnificently. few under par performances of the side came from its pace and commit- The season started with sound per- season. In a tense local derby, an ul- ment. The backs had guile and speed, formances in the pre-season festival. timately comfortable win was record- while the forwards were competent The unfortunate shortage of front ed against Wilmslow High School in in securing their own ball and com- row meant an unexpected call up for a game where good tactical kicking petitive and determined in defence. a Year 11 student, Jack Stott-Sugden, and driving mauls subdued a very As the season progressed, the key who cemented his place in the front useful opposition. However, the turn- decision makers in the team learned row for the season, as did fellow Year ing point in this game may well have effectively to adapt the game plan to 11 student, Bruce Lacey, in the second been the 80 metre solo try by David the conditions and this both protected row. The season started with good Jones, which somewhat deflated the less experienced players and resulted wins against Bishop Vesey’s at home, opposition. Similarly, Lymm were de- in some satisfying wins. and away at QEGS Wakefield and feated by good tactical kicking and an In the forwards, the front row of Manchester Grammar School. Over effective although limited game plan: Cowan, Rhodes and Stott-Sugden the course of these games, the back in this game, the back row, with Year could dominate scrums and was out- division solidified with David Jones 11 student Morrissey to the fore, was standing at lineout and in the loose. In at full back and Tom Bamford at fly particularly dominant. the second row, McArthur and Lacey half. This gave the side real balance After Christmas, injury problems complemented each other well. Both and allowed the pace and attacking continued to force younger players were outstanding, at lineout and mo- instinct of Jones a freer rein. A tough into the side: Lowndes, Mobbs and bile, but McArthur excelled in support draw was fought out with Stoneyhurst Laing all featured and played well. In and Lacey provided the close-quar- when, possibly, option choices and this period, the team played some of ters graft. The back row also had an decision making let the team down. its best rugby, with good wins being outstanding year: Smith at number 8 To their credit, the team learnt and recorded against KES Lytham, against was a dominant figure; Waddingham took to heart the need for a rather St Edward’s Liverpool, where winger improved throughout the season; more hard-nosed approach in clos- Ian Hart scored three tries, and against Wallace, on the open side, was com- Merchant Taylors’ Crosby, where petitive and determined throughout. some top quality rugby was played, Captain Barker dominated games and full back Jones scored four tries. from various positions until injury in- Bradford were also defeated in a re- tervened. markable game where, with limited Among the backs, Williams and possession, we produced some excel- Jones had the flair and ability to con- lent running rugby that led to tries. In trol games and were two of the most the second half, King’s young pack talented backs to represent the school just about contained the very useful for a number of years. Similarly, Hart Bradford 8, to record a memorable on the wing often had too much pace victory. The fifteen a-side season fin- for the opposition. On the other wing, ished with a, not surprisingly, tense, Dempsey and, latterly, Parfett-Man- yet workmanlike win, in which six ning contributed significantly to all Year 11 students featured, against lo- facets of the game. Bamford improved cal rivals Stockport GS. throughout the season and, towards The strength of the team was, un- the end, was dominating games with doubtedly, the quality and leader- his distribution and kicking. In the ship of the Year 13 students. As has centre, Laing and Partington were been said, Williams entered the Eng- physical in defence and dynamic in land squad and, together with Jones attack. and Cowan, played for the North. The season was a memorable one. McArthur, Waddingham and Laing The number of serious injuries cast a

44 Rugby cloud that shadowed the whole sea- game of the season. It is strongly to were played at a high tempo and pro- son, but the results were, obviously, be hoped that he will enjoy a well duced many exciting encounters. very pleasing, as was the manner in deserved retirement and have some The poor March weather put paid which many of the victories were pity for those who remain on wet and to the sevens season with only the achieved. Similarly, the attitude and windy November Saturdays! National Sevens being contested. The approach of the squad, often in diffi- RGD/MGH team won the group but lost at the cult circumstances, reflected a strong first knockout stage. and resilient nature which, it is hoped, PFH they will take into their life outside Sixth Form Girls’ Rugby King’s. The season was a very successful PJP/DMH one in many respects, with the fix- Under 15 tures against Cheadle Hulme School, We started our under 15 rugby sea- Calday Grange Grammar School and son with new hope and initiative, as 2nd XV John Cleveland College all being won we could all agree that our previous This season was another positive and four sevens’ tournaments, King’s, year’s performances were nothing to one for the 2nd XV without perhaps John Cleveland College, Berkham- shout about! ever reaching the heights of the pre- sted School and the National Schools’ In true King’s School style, we got vious year. The side performed well Tournament being entered. stuck in straight away with one of our on a number of occasions, notably at In the first two tournaments before hardest matches of the year, against Wakefield, Wirral and Merchant Tay- Christmas, at King’s and John Cleve- QUEGS. These giants of rugby had lors’, whilst the home victory against land College, the team was triumphant given us quite a beating the year be- Manchester was particularly satisfy- with all matches being won convinc- fore and so the whole team was quite ing. We were, however, well beaten ingly. The matches at Berkhamsted nervous. As we arrived, ready for our by strong opponents from Stoney- and the National Sevens were sterner match, early that Saturday morning, hurst, Trent and Bradford, and per- tests, with King’s losing to the even- we noticed that there was a group of formed disappointingly at Arnold and tual winners, Colstons, on both oc- average-sized boys getting off a coach. St Edwards, games that were there for casions. In all the games played, the They were no longer the colossal op- the taking. team showed a great determination position we remembered from earlier On its day, the team displayed in defence and, as this was allied to years, but a team to which we could good teamwork and ability to retain speed and good handling, it was a actually compare ourselves. This is the ball, although the finishing was very difficult team to beat. exactly how our season of rugby con- not always as cutting as it could have A large squad trained regularly tinued: we had grown mentally and been. Indeed, the difference between and enthusiastically throughout the physically and a rabble of boys had the stronger sides and the school was year and showed a very considerable suddenly developed into a team. their ability to make the most of their improvement in both individual and For the first time we were put chances, especially out wide, and to team skills. The ability to field three in to the Daily Mail Cup competi- put scoring opportunities away. teams is a testament to the enthusi- tion which involves many schools The side was well captained by Ri- asm and dedication of the girls in- from around England, so it gave us chard Foster who invariably led from volved. Many of the girls unable to a chance to go up against new teams the front, in spite of his again being make the A team would have done so we had not played before. We man- required to play out of his preferred in previous seasons, but such is the aged to fight our way through to the position for a season. A number of progress made over the past years. A third round, but then, much to our players made real progress and can good number of these girls will form disappointment because of the hard look forward to the possibility of a the backbone of next year’s team effort we had put in to all the match- 1st XV place next season, whilst those and, hopefully, will take the step to es, we were knocked out in a close who remain at this level will have success at the National Sevens. game. We got back into our usual reaped the benefit of a year’s experi- PFH matches eager to prove ourselves. ence. Let’s start off with our forwards The side always looked to improve who had come a long way moving and, as such, was generally positive Under 16 from being reluctant to give a good in training. Games were always con- In terms of results this would ap- tackle to becoming ready to give as tested to the full and the squad can pear to be a disappointing season. All good as they got. One of the most look back on some fine achievements but one of the defeats was by but one obvious improvements was made by with a great sense of satisfaction. score and there were some outstand- the tight head prop, Johnty Marshall, Finally, this report would be in- ing wins. who had learnt the miraculous skill complete without the acknowledge- The statistics do not reflect the of catching the ball and was now a ment of the sterling work of Mr MG enthusiasm and dedication from the good catch carrier and hard runner. Hart in helping to coach and organ- squad. They were committed and The same had happened to our flank- ise the side. This was his final year of skilful, improved throughout the sea- er, Toby Jennings, whose ‘butter-fin- rugby coaching at the school and his son and showed great promise for the gers’ had become well known to the help, enthusiasm, commitment and future. Indeed, seven of the squad players and coaches: they would lit- company over the years have been represented the 1st XV at some stage erally pray every time the ball came much appreciated and will be greatly of the season. With pace in the backs his way. This, however, was now a missed, and the squad touchingly rec- and a hardworking pack, matches thing of the past, as Toby became a ognised his contribution at the final

45 Rugby fine ball carrier and a top scorer for sions and whose great catches and season, but a tremendous run of suc- the team. follow up gained us vital ground that cess followed, with thirteen out of The forwards had also noticed that would, more often than not, turn in the next fourteen games ending in there was far less difference in size to a try. victory. between them and their opponents. Overall, this was a good year for Changes in the team make-up, with To mention but a few, Danny Know- rugby and put us in good stead for the a new pair of half-backs in Drury and les, Danny Lawrence, Joe Barson and coming season, where, it is hoped, Hanson, eventually bore fruit and Dave Harding had all become big hit- we will carry on with the great im- they were to become the inspirational ters that opposing teams soon learnt provements we all made. hub of the team, organising and influ- would not be taken down easily. Our Toby Bryant Year 10 encing the patterns of play, as well as new hooker, Max Bielby, had a huge their team-mates. job to take on. We lost our original Wakefield, Lancaster and Manches- hooker to injury and Max bravely Under 14 ter GS inflicted those early defeats stepped in. Moving from a prop posi- The Under 14s had a good season, and they were strong, well-organised tion, he was not worried about the only losing three games. In those de- teams, but the run of victories includ- scrums but, as you can imagine, the feats, to Bradford Grammar School, ed close matches against St Ambrose, line-outs were a totally different story. Merchant Taylors’ and Stoneyhurst Wirral and an excellent win over Brad- Yet, with help and support from his College, valuable lessons should have ford GS. The confidence in the team team mates and the coaches, ‘straight’ been learnt that will, hopefully, serve began to flourish. Tries were scored became a word he could compre- the side well as they embark on a in abundance against all other oppo- hend. Daily Mail Cup campaign as Under sition, except against Lymm, where Line-outs did not come easily to 15s and beyond. the team managed not to ground the the pack, as we had been dropped in Several of the forward pack had ball properly on two occasions and the deep end with a maze of calls and outstanding seasons, most notably lost 7-5, and also in a disappoint- positions that we now had to remem- captain Tom Taylor, who shared the ing last match against Stockport GS, ber and somehow use! At the start, the ‘Player of the Season’ award with where the score was 29-15. props had a hard time blocking off Nicolas Bianco. Jonathan Gradon and The seven-a-side season was deci- the hard hits on the ball catcher. Toby Matthew King also made noteworthy mated by the weather, but a quarter- Bryant, who had in the past not loved contributions. When four of the regu- final place at Stonyhurst, and a credit- the hard contact, now carried an im- lar starting XV played for the Under able performance in London, beating portant role in the team and gave one 15s against Lancaster RGS, not only Churchers 50-0, Berkhamstead 15-0, hundred percent every match. were the Under 14s still able to se- and narrowly losing 22-24 to Col- The backs were faced with the cure a narrow victory, but also the stons, meant that, while the team same problems - new moves and Under 15s, who had once lost by 40 failed to win the group, the potential new skills needed for the faster-mov- points as Under 14s, beat the side that of the squad was shown. ing game of rugby that was upon us. was to progress to the quarter finals The MELSON trophy has been New bursts of speed from our wing- of the Daily Mail Cup. jointly awarded to George Drury and ers Steve Hopping, Joe Diamond and The test for this XV will undoubt- Will Hanson. Alex Green allowed us to keep up. edly come in the big games next year, AMcI/DTB The scrum half, Greg Dunne, had the by which time it is hoped the ben- tiresome and often annoying job of efits of a pre-season trip to the South getting the forwards in the right place of France might make the difference. Under 13B at the right time; some say it is easier Whilst they make up a good side, The Under 13 B squad had a mixed trying to organise a group of don- with a very competent forward pack, season, winning most of their games, keys. He somehow managed to serve the boys must realize that against but lacking a real finishing touch up great ball for the backs to work equally competent opponents they against the better teams, particularly off and got in many good tackles on will inevitably create fewer opportu- when A team injuries caused the bet- the opposing scrum half, saving us a nities and if these opportunities are ter players to be promoted. lot of points. not converted, they will lose – a so- Attitude to training was excellent Moving down the line, we come to bering thought. and the team were well led by Board our fly half and Captain, Olly Wilkin- Regular team members included (Capt.) and Barratt, who organised the son, whose powerful tackling and at- Ciaran Hanrahan, Tom Taylor (Capt.), team from the half-back positions. tack won us a lot of tries. The centres, Stephen Cross, James Holt, James Outstanding, during the season, Howard Mayers and Peter Board, had Fox, Jonathan Gradon, Matt King, Ben were victories against Manchester to learn that they could no longer Monsey, Alex Hill, Fred Thorneycroft, GS (39-5), Wilmslow (48-5), Wirrall hide by passing the ball away and Sam Townley, Tim Rood, Seb Sherat- (46-10) and Stockport (38-5), with now had to start taking it forward. te, Tom Waters, Lloyd Kennedy, Harry the most exciting game being a well They soon became good runners and Stott, Alex Chadwick, Tom Coleman deserved draw against Merchant Tay- hard hitters taking the ball in to the and Ranald Stewart. lors’ (10-10). other team and moving it well along AR Many of the squad will vie for A the line, passing off well timed moves team places in the future and, if the and ball. fitness levels of some of the larger Finally, we get to the team’s full Under 13A boys can be improved upon, they back, Mike Bloom, whose incredible Losing three of the first five match- could be a very difficult side to beat tackles saved us on countless occa- es was an inauspicious start to the in later years. 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with the benefit of a successful winter loss of just one wicket, and 149 for 1 1st XI tour to Barbados behind them, won to win against Rossall in sixteen overs. In so many ways, 2006 was a re- the first six games before half term. Then came 228 for 3 against Bolton in markable season. Twelve wins in a If the start of the season could not a 25 over game and 372 for 3 against season was a very good return, as have been any better, however, then Edinburgh in 50 overs to win all three the school record is fourteen. There the middle of the season could not batting first, and 246 for 2 in 32 overs were extremely successful individu- have been much worse: King’s lost against Ipswich to win, chasing. Fi- al performances, with Khalid Sawas to Lancaster in a close game and to nally, the team amassed 232 for 9 in (below) becoming only the second Manchester Grammar where the team 40 overs against Brighton and 215 for King’s batsman ever to reach 1,000 almost clung on to draw but was, in 6 in 35 against the Old Boys, only to runs and Tom Parfett-Manning with truth, well beaten. By the end of the lose both games. one of the best ever returns as an season King’s had lost seven games, In truth, at the start of the season, all-rounder with 33 wickets and 674 including five against ‘premiership’ games were being won because King’s runs. The team scored ten centuries schoolboy sides, and, for the first were batting well and the opposition in total; five from Sawas, three from season ever, did not draw a single often batted badly. Key bowling per- Parfett-Manning, and fine centuries, match! formances were hard to come by and too, from Elliott Purdom and Lloyd The season started with comfort- in one day cricket, it is bowlers who Kennedy, who became the first four- able wins against Bishop Vesey’s, bring the real control. There was very teen year old to score 100 for the Denstone, Stockport GS and Chea- little to choose between a number of school 1st XI. Jonathan Barratt had dle Hulme and, after three succes- seamers. Tom Fisher, who had had an an excellent cricket fortnight taking sive wash-outs, two further victories excellent tour to Barbados, was in- twenty wickets in the last eight games against Newcastle and Cheadle Hulme jured at the start of the season and of the season. We also scored 375 for in a 20/20 match. only showed glimpses of the bowler 3 against Edinburgh in the festival (a It was game ten against Lancaster he can be. Elliot Purdom and Rick school record,) with Khalid Sawas that marked the changing point of the Butterworth both bowled well on oc- scoring 175, the second highest ever season. King’s conceded eighty runs casions but did not give the team the individual score. in the first eight overs in an all day consistency it needed. Leg-spinner In spite of all the runs and records game! It was the first time that anyone Jonathan Barratt struggled with a back and an excellent start, however, the had really gone after the bowling, but injury and only really found form at season would ultimately be a frustrat- an inspired spell by Tom Parfett-Man- the end of the season. James Barratt, ing one. A strong squad of players, ning (6 for 39 in 24 overs) brought who had struggled at the end of 2005, the team back into the game. King’s started the season well and was com- should then have won, chasing 206, fortably leading wicket taker at half but that the batsmen had a rare bad term, only to be unavailable for most day. The Lancaster game was also the of the second half. The emergence of first match in which King’s had had Tom Parfett-Manning as a genuine, to bowl first, and the team certainly quality off-spinner was a huge bonus looked a better side when posting to- and Shamas Bedi was the pick of the tals for the opposition to chase. Of seamers, getting better and better as the seven games lost, six were when the season progressed, finishing with batting second. fifteen wickets but deserving more. Losses to MGS and Birkenhead The batting was dominated by were followed by a huge win against Khalid Sawas. He scored five centu- a poor Lytham side. King’s then lost ries this season taking his total centu- against a very strong MCC side, though ries for the 1st XI to eleven, a school with the strongest bowling perform- record , and, with 1192 runs, became ance of the season the school bowled only the second King’s School batter the MCC out for 138, with Tom Fisher ever to score 1,000 runs in a season. taking key early wickets and Jonath- In all, he scored over 3,000 runs for an Barratt finishing with 4 for 41. The the 1st XI in sixty-nine games. Tom next game was lost to Sedburgh, the Parfett-Manning captained the side team managing, after a good recovery excellently for the second successive from 0 for 2, with both openers out, season. Tom also had an outstanding to post a very competitive 173, only year with the bat, scoring 674, includ- to lose by 6 wickets. ing three centuries, as well as being In many ways, the defeats against the team’s leading wicket taker with MCC and Sedbergh, where perform- 33 wickets at 17.39 and its leading ances had been much stronger, catcher with fourteen catches in the marked a second turning point in the outfield. Tom McIlvenny scored 414 season. runs at an average of 41 and kept In the next seven games, the wicket well throughout the year; he school scored an astonishing 1,635 was also an excellent ‘team’ man both runs in just 230 overs for the loss of on and off the field. 25 wickets in total: a score of 193 to With the two Toms and Khalid, win against Bangor in 26 overs for the David Jones, Jeremy Done and James

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Barratt also left the school in 2006, ry long after the exact scorecards are regular driver, Erskine, who turned having played regular 1st XI cricket buried in old scorebooks - and all will out to be a local church pastor as over the last few years. James Barratt no doubt have much about which to well. Memorable, indeed! played for the 1st XI on 88 occasions reminisce when they meet up on tour IAW taking 133 wickets in total. Jeremy reunions in years to come! Done played as wicket keeper, fielder One of the notable features of Bar- and batter over the last two seasons bados as a place to tour is the amaz- 2nd XI but, as a batter, his chances were re- ing variety of potential opponents and The 2nd XI enjoyed a successful sea- stricted largely because of the per- venues that materialises from such a son, with no fewer than thirty-one formances of players ahead of him in small population, and in such a small players representing the team in elev- the order. David Jones was the same: area. Thus, King’s played eight games en games. The first six games played he played a full season, always bat- in total, though admittedly one was were won, and with the exception ting down the order and very often only a [victorious] 10-over-a-side of Bishop Veseys, won easily. The not getting to the wicket; in other thrash after the school had played game at Lancaster was probably the years, his chances for personal suc- badly and lost heavily in the ‘proper’ low point of the season as the team cess would have been much higher, game against a good side at Lester capitulated tamely, possibly reflect- but he did make a big contribution to Vaughan school, and another game ing the relative ease of earlier victo- the success of the team. was rain-ruined. ries. MGS provided a stern test the Of the players that remain, Elliot In the other five matches, although following week and, although giv- Purdom had another good season only the final one, against Wanderers ing a much improved performance, with 617 runs including a fine cen- club youth side, was won, King’s ac- the team were unable to match their tury against Brighton. Elliot’s bowl- tually played some really good crick- hosts’ substantial total. A low scoring ing whilst at times aggressive still et at times, and certainly had the op- match at Sedbergh proved to be the lacks the consistency he would like. portunity to learn invaluable lessons. only other defeat in the season. It is Jonathan Barratt scored 256 runs and The final win was based on a superb, symptomatic of the team spirit that a took twenty-eight wickets; he strug- fighting innings on a wet wicket by side ravaged by injury and unavail- gled with a back injury in the first Jonathan Barratt, with good support ability bounced back from this defeat half of the season, but bowled with by captain Tom Parfett-Manning, with a comfortable victory at Bolton increasing confidence in the second Andy Kimber and Elliot Purdom, and to conclude the season. half. He will be relied upon not only then excellent, accurate bowling by Nick Petty captained the side with as a bowler next season, but also as both seamers and spinners, which calm assurance, supported ably by a batter. Lloyd Kennedy scored 212 dismissed the opposition for only 88, his astute lieutenant, George Mauds- runs in seven innings with 123 in one thoroughly deserving the convincing ley. These two, together with Lyam game. Lloyd has clearly got the talent 70-run victory. Hollis and Andrew Gales, played in to perform at this level and with, po- The first four matches, however, ten of the eleven games and pro- tentially, four more seasons in the 1st none of which was won, were the vided the backbone of the team. Of XI, much is expected of him. ones that provided the real learn- the many others who appeared dur- In all, twenty-four players repre- ing experiences , and from which so ing the season, two bowlers, Andrew sented the firsts this season, many many lessons were available to put McCormick and Stuart Parks, and two more than in most years. Exams, into practice during the side’s follow- batsmen, Nick Lee and Ben Parton county matches, Duke of Edinburgh ing domestic seasons. All four could appeared in most of the games. and other school trips all affected have been victories - the results were George Maudsley produced, argua- availability. a tie, a 10 run loss, a last-over loss bly, the most impressive overall indi- Jonathan Barratt will captain a ‘new and a 1 run defeat - and all four were vidual performance of the season with look’ 1st XI next year. The team will superb cricket games that had the his skilfully flighted left arm bowling, be younger and less experienced; the spectators on the edge of their seats accounting for no fewer than twen- bowling should be stronger and there to the end. Khalid Sawas’ incredible ty-six opponents at a strike rate of is still plenty of talent left in the bat- 160 in the third game against the high 14.6. Whilst many others chipped in, ting. With the challenges and oppor- quality Coleridge and Parry school the majority of the remaining overs tunities falling to different players, it was probably the individual highlight bowled and wickets taken were by promises to be an exciting season. of the tour, though he scored well in Hollis, Parks and McCormick. other innings too, and Purdom was so No single figure stood out in the 1st XI Barbados tour nearly instrumental in leading us to batting, but Nick Lee topped the av- Overseas cricket tours are about victory with an unbeaten 115 against erages with 187 runs at an average of shared experiences in a different cul- Holders Hill. thirty-one. James Nicholson and Ben ture as well as about the develop- There were other highlights too, Parton were the only other two regu- ment of cricketers and a cricket side, however: watching part of the three- lar batsmen to manage averages over and this was as true of the December day test match between the Under twenty. 2005 King’s 1st XI tour to Barbados as 13 sides representing Barbados and In a reflection of the current trend it has been of the previous five major Trinidad; night-time chicken and for ‘overs’ cricket, the ‘Drawn’ game tours the school has made since 1989. chips at Nancy’s; apple pie at the seems to be a thing of the past. Only The party of fourteen boys and three cricketana-festooned Marshall‘s Cafe; one of the games played this year was members of staff enjoyed a range of rides on the super-value-for-money a time game (MGS) and it appears that on- and off-field incidents and occur- Barbados public transport buses -and the ‘overs’ style satisfies the demand rences that will remain in the memo- pre-match pep-talks from the party’s for a result, even if it means that a

52 Cricket game may become dead at a relative- played for the first team three times The final of the cup, which had ly early stage. This seems disappoint- this year, as did Jimmy Lomas. Next to be played in September because ing since it precludes the opportunity year, Joe Stanley and Sam Stockwin of two weeks’ bad weather prior to for a late order batsman to ‘save the will also figure in first team selection. half term, did mean that it was pos- game’ or for an inventive captain to Anshul Jairath took seventeen wick- sible to field a side spanning three devise ways of winkling out stubborn ets and he, too, will be a contender. year groups. Thus, Alex Thomson opposition to gain a victory. Peter Board continued to progress who had scored a convincing 100 Nonetheless, it is still encouraging as a swing bowler and his excellent for the Under 12’s in their final and to see so many boys participating and fielding was an inspiration to others. Tim Saxon who had successfully cap- enjoying the sport at this level, and it Josh Williams bowled very well when tained the Under 13’s where Johnny is surely important to maintain stand- asked, as did Nathan Rhodes who has Marsden had scored runs and taken ards, not only to provide support for made great progress. James Roberts, wickets were all three selected. the First XI, but also to encourage Tom Gradwell and Kunal Mandalia After Taylor was run out and other schools, where cricket is per- also played very well Thomson was dismissed, King’s haps not so well supported, to keep It is not possible for all these play- were soon in dire trouble, as captain their second teams alive and playing. ers to be selected for the senior teams Kennedy was out, leaving the score at PRMM next year, but it is essential that they 51-5 after 22 overs. However, a fan- continue to play as much cricket as tastic partnership between all-round- possible. Many are already members ers Tom Waters and Johnny Marsden Under 15 of cricket clubs and this will aid con- meant King’s reached 134-7 in their This season proved to be just as en- tinuity. 35 overs, which should have been joyable for the coaching staff as last CJM enough. Unfortunately, the bowlers year’s had been - and equally frus- did not deliver, with the notable ex- trating. The team has a huge amount ceptions of Tom Waters who bowled of natural talent, with every member Under 14 seven overs for eleven and Tom Cole- of the squad a proper cricketer, not The Under 14’s had a mixed season man, whose first five overs in- par just an enthusiast. They have not yet that finished in disappointment in a ticular helped get King’s back in the realised, however, how to bring their narrow defeat in the Cheshire Cup game. Sandbach, in their innings, had talent to bear on the opposition in Lords Taverners final to Sandbach in given away a huge number of extras, full measure. Nonetheless, they enjoy September. whilst King’s managed to exceed their their cricket and play it in the right Individually, there is some talent in opponents’ total! The game ended spirit. this side, but the batting was always with Sandbach reaching the King’s to- The season was a pleasing one, light, particularly after Lloyd Kennedy tal with six wickets down and seven with a high percentage of victories was selected for the 1st XI and James balls to spare as King’s took wickets involving some excellent perform- Holt broke his ankle at half term. in a very tight last ten over spell. Four ances. In cup competitions, the team The season started brilliantly after more runs might have been enough. tried hard and, in the County Cup, King’s chased 160 to win at Stockport This was a harsh lesson to finish the was very unlucky to lose off the last GS thanks to a great partnership be- season, and a great game. ball, when the scores were tied but tween Tom Waters and James Plow- Several of these boys will go on to King’s had lost one more wicket. In right for the eighth wicket. Although play 1st XI cricket in the not-too-dis- such matches, King’s usually had the Tom scored 68, James’ 14 not out in tant future whilst some will need to better side in terms of depth, but were a 70-run partnership was not to be develop either their batting or fielding unable to make it tell. The non-cup underestimated. to make them more all-round play- matches were mainly successful, with The bowling throughout the sea- ers as they contest for senior places. losses only to Stockport and MGS. son (until the final) was always good, The Ashes in Australia should, I hope, New boy, Ben Foreman, took over with all bowlers having their good again provide more classic games to the captaincy part-way through the days and collectively bowling well inspire schoolboys to play what can season and showed himself to be a against a Johannesburg Schools tour- be an enthralling team game whether good choice for the future. He lis- ing U13XI. James Thomson was, in you succeed or fail as an individual tens to advice, learned to adopt a this respect, the surprise find of the on a particular day. number of useful strategies, and was season. AR able both to captain the side well and Tom Coleman consistently bowled to perform successfully with bat and good left arm spin with excellent ball. Frankie Bryant performed better flight whilst Dominic Ferdani and Under 13 when rotated away from captaincy Andrew Barratt were regular seam- The season got underway in April and was able to display his excel- ers and James Plowright a reliable with a warm-up game against a Mac- lent batting potential. He is a true change bowler. Stand-in captain, Sam clesfield team and then a good win- stylist and a joy to watch. Matthew Townley, is also a capable off spinner ning draw away to Bishop Vesey Wynne had a very good season with but needs to score more - or indeed, School. King’s rattled up 197-7 in the bat, mixing patience with aggres- some - runs as a top six batsman. He their 35 overs (Hudson 60, Drury 45 sion at the top of the order. Matthew was not alone in this need, although not out) and restricted the home side Murray missed most of the season Tom Taylor’s 67 against Manches- to 165-6. because of injury, but looks set for ter GS and James Plowright’s cameo The good start continued against senior honours. The same can be said knock in defeat at Lancaster RGS Stockport Grammar, with King’s mak- for many of the players: Greg Dunne were exceptions. ing 175-5 in 30 overs (Rodman 39) and

53 Cricket bowling Stockport out for 95 (South- B Team cricket was limited to just wicket. This was a period of great an 3-15). Bad weather then curtailed 4 matches and one of those had to success with the team winning their fixtures until half term, when King’s be abandoned as a draw. There were last eight matches. The fifty scored posted 140-9 against Newcastle (Gil- wins against Prestbury and Birken- by Andrew Hodgson against King’s man 45, Hudson 31), only to tie the head and a solitary loss to Wilmslow. Chester was especially notable as the game, despite excellent bowling by GL/AMcI team was struggling at 69 for 8 when Hughan (3-7). Hodgson and Sam Leech put on 45 Disappointment at losing the for the ninth wicket and allowed Cheshire Cup game on the toss of Under 12 King’s to win comfortably, Sodha tak- a coin was accompanied by defeat This was a season of high achieve- ing four wickets. against Lancaster who posted 137-9 ment: King’s were winners of the Progress continued in the cup with (Marsden 3-12, Rodman 3-29), and county cup; there was an excellent Wirrall Grammar School being des- restricted the King’s team to a mea- playing record for the A XI, who were patched in the semi final. Jim Lock gre 95 all out (Saxon 33). Manchester awarded the Team of the Year and 21 n.o. and Callum Jones 18 n.o. both Grammar managed the highest oppo- over fifty boys played a school match batted positively, as King’s scored 130 nents’ total of the season, 227, (Rod- during the term. in their twenty overs. Wirrall never man 4-39) but King’s easily held on After three comfortable victories, threatened that total, with Greg Eyre, to the draw with 163-6 (Armitage 35 the season was interrupted as usual who bowled steadily throughout the not out, Knowles 32). This game also by the weather, with not a game be- season, taking 4 for 12. saw a couple of fantastic catches by ing played for a month. Already Tom The final match of the season was Carl Southan. Foreman had shown what a good the county cup final played on the Winning ways returned when Ea- all round cricketer he was, scoring Monday following the end of term, ton Bank, 89-8, (Armitage 4-13), were runs, taking wickets and captain- against King’s Chester. This was to defeated by 8 wickets and Birken- ing the team, a task he did success- prove Alex Thompson’s match. Ches- head made only 69 (Marsden 4-9) in fully throughout the summer. His 44 ter batted first and King’s, without reply to the school’s 167-5 (Rodman against Stockport was impressive. In three of their regular team, failed to 31, Hudson 31, Livesley 45 not out, this match also, Kamlesh Sodha took bowl or field to their normal high Knowles 35). Wilmslow’s 96-5 was six wickets with accurate leg spin. standard, Chester scoring a daunting insufficient as King’s reached 100-4 The season restarted with a vic- 145 in their thirty overs. After an ear- (Saxon 47) to reach the final of the tory in the cup over Wilmslow, Alex ly wicket, Foreman and Thompson Macclesfield and District Cup. Thompson scoring 69 not out. The provided a solid platform with a 50 A 35-over match, against a Far following day, the team faced Birk- partnership. Once Foreman was out, North representative team, saw King’s enhead and, in an exciting game, Thompson continued to a magnifi- reach an impressive 196-5 (Livesley they were defeated in the last over. cent century, to allow King’s to win 30, Knowles 46 not out, Marsden 34 Foreman and Hannah Gradwell both the cup for the first time. This was not out), and restrict the visitors to batted well and Gradwell had also the culmination of an excellent sea- just 132-9. Although King’s made only bowled a good spell. Hannah is the son for Thompson: he scored over 115 against Bury, they bowled the first girl to represent King’s, display- 400 runs for the team including 82 opposition out for 63 (Armitage 3-6, ing talent with bat, ball and when in the match before the final, against Hughan 3-0). Bolton, however, were keeping wicket. Lytham. stronger scoring 206-3 and restricting This was one of only two defeats The B XI also had a successful sea- King’s to 128-8 (Saxon 32). A comfort- experienced by the A XI throughout son in terms of the number of match- able 9 wicket win over Lytham (Saxon the season. The other was in another es that they played. Their total of 40 not out) completed the term. The exciting game against a strong Man- eight games was the highest for some final of the Macclesfield Cup took chester Grammar side. The visitors years. This allowed over forty boys place over the summer break, King’s had amassed 180 in their thirty overs to take part in competitive matches. losing a thrilling match on the very with Philip Gibson proving the pick With the team regularly changing, the last ball despite a fine innings, from of our bowlers. Foreman and Thomp- results were obviously not outstand- Saxon, of 59. The bowling of Armit- son showed they were undaunted by ing, but there were notable individual age was sorely missed. the large total, both scoring half cen- performances with a number of these Over the season, the side was very turies as King’s finished only seven boys also playing matches for the A well skippered by Tim Saxon who runs short after their allotted overs. team. also topped the batting averages with King’s continued their progress in AMcI/DTB 308 runs at 30.8. With seven batsmen the cup competition with a victory averaging over 18 runs per innings over Sandbach, with Andrew Hodg- there is plenty of depth to the batting. son displaying his all round ability Leading wicket taker, John Armitage, with 31 not out and 3 for 12. The with 21 at 13.62 and Alex Hughan, team was blessed with a number of with 11 at 10.91, topped the averag- good performers with both bat and es. Jonny Marsden and Carl Southan ball. The depth of talent in the side regularly opened the bowling with was demonstrated in the next match great menace. Jake Knowles was the against Wilmslow when Matthew Rog- wicket-keeper throughout the season erson, the Paul Collingwood of the and displayed great potential in the team, and Oliver Stockwin, opened position. the innings and put on 35 for the first

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The winning run was brought to an hensive defeat at Birkenhead, where Boys abrupt halt when an under strength one team wanted to win while the 1st XI team was heavily defeated by Soli- other expected to win, was balanced The start of the 2005-2006 season hull School at Cannock HC. This bit- by excellent performances against was eagerly awaited. The Upper Sixth ter taste had to be endured over the Repton, when a goal ten seconds from players had been a highly committed Christmas break. full time gave victory to Repton, and and talented group during the previ- The first game back after Christmas against the North West champions, ous season and the Lower Sixth, hav- saw the team entertain a touring team Neston, where honours were shared. ing reached the national final dur- from Australia. The Wanderers had The regular season was rounded off ing their U16 year, were bound to great ball skills and played the game with a more than satisfying 7-2 defeat complement the team with their ball at a tremendous pace, but King’s de- of Merchant Taylors’, where revenge skills. The pre-season target was set fence was outstanding; the midfield became the icing on the cake. at losing no more than two fixtures worked tirelessly and any attack was The festival at King Edward’s School all season! able to catch them on the break. The Bath is always a pleasant way to end An expectant team took to the school was 2-0 ahead when a pow- the season. For the first time ever, field for their first game at Sandbach er failure curtailed the match. The the King’s team was undefeated and School. The unthinkable happened, a Cheshire Cup final followed, with the able to exhibit both skills and passion defeat! It hurt all the players deeply team being unusually hesitant. A sec- against teams from the South. and a resolution was made not to ex- ond half wonder goal was defended Therefore, to the players who made perience that feeling again. What fol- (too deeply) and King’s just held on the team: Ben Illingworth developed lowed was, perhaps, the best ever run to be crowned Cheshire champions. his goalkeeping over the season to a of results for the 1st XI: ten straight Merchant Taylors’ were the oppo- very good level. He is brave and made victories including the scalps of Mer- nents in the North West semi-final. some excellent reflex saves, particu- chant Taylors’, Birkenhead, Newcas- Some excellent play was offset by larly on tour. Joe Bryant was a rock at tle, Warwick and Millfield. More im- bad luck and bizarre umpiring to the centre of defence. He is an excel- portant than the victories were the leave Merchant Taylor’s as victors by lent reader of the game, an effective teamwork and team spirit that had the odd goal in seven. This was the tackler and complements the rest of produced those victories. Indeed, third defeat of the season and left the defence superbly. Chris Yeates be- the team spirit developed over the the players distraught and almost in- came a most effective right defender season to the highest level possible. consolable. February then became a with great marking, tackling and dis- Jekyll and Hyde month. A compre- tribution skills. Lyam Hollis was the

47 Hockey rock on the left of defence. He was were outstanding both on and off James was ably supported at the back extremely cool under pressure with the pitch. Attitude, commitment, skill, by Oli Cowan, Chris Bridge, Joe Wor- his excellent ball skills, tackling and determination and sheer love of the rall, Matt Murray and the ever-present reading of the game thwarting oppo- game were in abundance. They will Joe Ollier. nents’ potential match winners. be sorely missed. Adam Allmand-Smith was prob- Jeremy (Jez) Done was the team’s ably the most improved player of sweeper. This position is vital to the 1st XI tour all; he was full of running (although team and Jez became as effective a King’s 1st XI hockey went on tour not always in the right direction) for sweeper as has been seen at 1st XI to the Western Cape of South Africa the full game, and scored some fine level. His reading, understanding, over the Easter holidays (picture pre- goals. Adam formed a good forward tackling, distribution and commitment vious page). partnership with Rick Birtles who were without equal. He will be sorely The players stayed in the seaside had another fine year as a skilful for- missed next season, as will the centre town of Fish Hoek and visited many ward. midfield pairing of Khalid Sawas and places of interest, including the Vic- Oli Kirkham and Jack Edwards captain Nick Petty. Khalid and Nick toria and Albert Waterfront, Robben worked hard in midfield. Jack played complemented each other superbly. Island, Cape Point and the Cape of every game and proved a key link They won the ball with ease, ran with Good Hope, Table Mountain and between defence and attack; his hat the ball strongly and distributed the Boulder’s Beach. Everyone also prac- trick against Merchant Taylors’ in a ball with great effect. Nick led the tised his haggling skills when buying 4‑1 victory was one of the highlights team by example and was charismatic gifts and mementos from native Afri- of the season. The second highlight on the pitch. can traders. was a hard fought 2-0 victory over Scott Mason played at right mid- The hockey played was of a very KES Birmingham when King’s were field. He was skilful, energetic and high standard, particularly against down to ten men. extremely dependable at winning Wynberg College who were last sea- SM the ball and using it effectively. At son’s South African champions. King’s left midfield was George Maudsley. were undefeated on the tour. Under 15 George had great deception in his JAD The season of 2005-06 was a mixed play. His positional play was ex- one for King’s U15s. A pulsating 3-3 tremely good and he supported and draw with Elizabeth College, Guern- complemented his teammates in both Under 16 sey, a game played with pace, in- defence and attack. The strike force After a struggle to achieve positive tensity and skill, represented the of Tom Parfett-Manning, Matthew results last year, and with the loss of high spot of the season. This game, Dunne and Alex Hall had everything: three regular first choice players, it against opponents who, as Guernsey pace, power, strong running, deadly looked like 2005 - 06 could be a re- HC, reached the National Club finals, finishing and the sheer will to score ally difficult season. As it turned out, showed what King’s are capable of. goals! Ben Parton’s goalkeeping de- it was very successful. Although the At the other extreme, however, were veloped significantly over the season team lost more games than it won, games such as the 1-4 defeat to an from novice to 1st XI standard. the boys improved on almost all re- ordinary King Edward’s, Edgbaston Andrew Gales was able to play an sults from the previous season. team whom King’s should have de- effective role at right defence when There was a marked improvement feated comfortably. called on to do so. Matthew Shribman in technical skills and tactical aware- Throughout the season, Alex was able to play in a variety of posi- ness from all players. This, together Reeves captained and led the side by tions and developed his team skills as with the fact that the team has never example and, together with Matthew the season progressed. Saad Ghauri given less than a hundred per cent, Murray and James Gibson, formed was able to use his pace and excel- meant the season was extremely en- the spine of the team in which Mur- lent stick skills on the right of attack joyable and a genuine ‘team’ effort. ray provided distribution from mid- to complement other forwards. Jamie Robert Wreglesworth again cap- field with Gibson playing a free role Crawley developed his midfield play tained the side well. An extremely in attack. Not far behind in abil- to support and enhance the team. hard working midfielder, Robert was ity were Francis Bryant and Howard And the high moments of the sea- well supported in midfield by Matt Shribman, while Emile Broome and son? Three came during the Wander- Stringer, who improved in all areas Chris Gibson improved noticeably as er’s game: Tom’s second breakaway over the year. Ben Allsopp was a cru- the season progressed and James Hay goal, Nick’s pass to Tom (which was cial player as Vice-Captain: always proved a brave and capable goal- simply the pass of the season), and hard working and always vocal, he keeper. Particular mention should be Joe’s tackling. Matt’s hat trick against made sure that all the players kept made of Joe Stanley who began the Merchant Taylor’s was a joy to behold. going in sometimes difficult condi- season as a goalkeeper, converted to Scott’s goal against Wirral left every- tions. Robbie Smith was never ‘out of outfield and finished as leading goal one open mouthed. Jez’s late tackle the game’ for long as goalkeeper. He scorer with twelve goals. against Birkenhead showed his pas- valiantly kept oppositions at bay and At the start of the season, the sion. Lyam’s goal line saves against made some spectacular stops. squad comprised only twelve players, Birkenhead in the cup final kept the James Fitzgerald marshalled the of whom two were goalkeepers and, team in it and Khalid’s wonder goal defence. James has always been a to some extent, this lack of depth won the game. strong tackler, but there was a marked contributed to the inconsistent per- There cannot be a prouder coach improvement in his dribbling and formances. When key players were of any team this season. The team passing skills throughout the season. unavailable, or played below par, the

48 Hockey overall performance of the team suf- has been particularly versatile this terill, Kay Doncom, Sarah Evans, fered. season. On the wing or in the centre Charlotte Grimes, Heidi Hughes, To augment the squad, and particu- of midfield, he has always given his Stephanie Lowndes, Alison Madley, larly to fill positions in deep defence, best and has never given up. Katy Massey, Charlotte Murray, Ramya six U14s were invited to train with Other squad players, Joschka Roffe, Ravikumar, Rose Richardson, Heather the U15s and all did well when given Richard Marlow and Ben French, Shribman, Katy Ward. the opportunity to play for the team. have supported the team and played This enlarged squad will be important valuable roles in contributing to the Under 16 next season when we compete for overall performances. Despite several players from last the National Schools’ Cup. To what This squad is extremely talented year’s team having decided to give extent we make progress in this pres- and has the potential to shine even up hockey, the start of the season tigious competition will depend upon more next season. looked encouraging. There was an how well the team improves its con- LCD atmosphere of desire and determina- sistency, how hard the players work tion with regular commitment from at fitness and skills, and the progress Indoor Team the remaining members. With assist- made by the younger members of the Indoor hockey sharpens stick skills ance from the Under 15 players they squad. for the outdoor game. A commit- made quite a formidable side. GRC ted group wishing to improve their There were some gripping and ex- hockey attended the Friday afternoon citing games of hockey over the first Under 14 practices at the Leisure Centre. This part of the term. However, it was un- The U14 hockey team had an encour- group showed much promise in their fortunate that, as time elapsed, and aging season, with many highlights, preparation for the indoor tourna- despite the success of the team, some including taking part in the Cheshire ment in Hull. Their skill level was individuals broke the cohesion of the U14 Cup final and convincing wins high and their passion for the game unit and it rapidly became an Under against Cheadle Hulme and Hall without equal. 15 side with a few Under 16 players. Cross. The North of England Indoor Tour- This obviously put a great deal of The standard of hockey improved nament at Hull attracts club sides with strain on those players who had to throughout the season, as did the fit- far greater experience of the game play two back-to-back matches and, ness levels and attitude of the squad. than the King’s team. In spite of this, in the end, this was very much to the Although they lost in the final to and a slow start, the quality of play detriment of the Under 15 team per- an impressive Altrincham Grammar improved significantly as the team formances. After much deliberation it School, the experience of playing gradually got into a rhythm. It was, was decided to cancel the remaining in the Cheshire Cup was extremely however, too big a task to compete matches. This proved a most disap- valuable and became a turning point against seven Yorkshire players per pointing end to what had been a po- for the team. Important lessons were game. tentially successful season. learnt that day, such as recognising JAD However, congratulations must go the value of warming up seriously, of to the three stalwarts of the team, to playing as a team, encouraging and Rachel Burgess and Emma Wood on supporting team mates and most of their selection for the county and to all, not giving up. Girls Charlotte Henshaw, who sadly missed All members of the team have im- 1st XI out on county selection, for her un- proved their hockey skills this season. Meredith Bloom (captain) and Kay dying support of the team. Charlotte Andrew Parton has been fearless in Doncom (vice captain) led the Girls’ won the Player of the Year award. net and his quick reactions have pre- 1st XI Hockey squad with determi- Squad – Captain Sophie Fowler, vented many goals. The defence of nation and dedication this year. The Vice Captain Charlotte Henshaw, Daniel Cotterill, James Boardman, Al- squad, made up of a large number of Emma Wood, Rachel Burgess, Lau- lie Potter and Ben James has been the players, benefited from having some ra Johnson, Emily Purdham, April backbone of the team. All four have players who were strong in a par- Greaves, Lizzie Rossetti, Scarlet Col- shown commitment and intelligence ticular position and others who were lins, supported occasionally by Net- in their distribution. Tom Gilsenan versatile and able to play in several ballers Robyn Ashurst, Hannah Yorke, has also impressed with his confident different positions. Many times this Nicola Keys and Under 15 players tackling. season the squad showed excellent Katherine Baker, Lucy Askey, Rebec- Dan Alderley, Alex Eyre, Ben Mon- defensive and attacking skills, but did ca Bamford, Hannah Woodley, Sarah ro and Matthew Wreglesworth have not manage to convert their scoring Broadbent, Sarah Pickering, Eleanor combined together effectively in mid- opportunities, which, unfortunately, Rousseau and Tiah Jones. field. Matthew’s probing runs have meant a disappointing set of results. DMB set up many excellent attacking op- However, the girls are to be com- portunities and he has been a regular mended for maintaining their team Under 15 scorer. Dan’s technique has improved spirit and enthusiasm throughout the If ever there was a team that deserved and his ability to see the quick pass season. Special thanks go to Meredith success it was this one! An encour- has enabled good link-up play be- Bloom for her excellent weekly match aging group of keen and enthusias- tween attack and defence. reports. tic players would turn up religiously On the forward line, James Burke, Squad: Helen Alston, Meredith for practice whatever the conditions. Mike Dodd and James Flood scored Bloom, Harriet Burgess, Hannah They displayed great team unity and some impressive goals. James Burke Burns, Charlotte Cooper, Amy Cot- empathy for each other. They were

49 Hockey always keen to try new ideas and to to their credit, the girls persevered, lie Heywood, Lizzie Marshall, Laura give support where required. Matches although at times that was quite dif- King-Smith and Rebecca Wynne. were exciting, tense and often highly ficult. Sometimes the opposition was Emily Pasquale and Jessica Hughes passionate. If they learned one thing just too strong and King’s were far worked tirelessly in mid-field and all this year it was that it is important to outclassed. should make a major contribution to remain focused and in control at all The players were keen and eager the team next season. times. The odd lapse in concentration to improve, accepting the need for The Most Improved Player award proved frustrating. Of the nine match- experience of the various positions. was won by Emily Pasquale; Hannah es played, six were convincing wins, This paid dividends, particularly in Gradwell was voted Player of the Sea- two were drawn and only one lost. the final game which proved the best son and congratulations are extended Player of the Year was Rebecca game of the season when the team to Jae Bowers on her selection to Bamford and Most Improved Player was unlucky to lose 1 – 0. the Macclesfield and District Youth was Rebecca Saxon. Katherine Baker, With greater understanding of po- Games’ Team Sarah Broadbent and Lucy Askey are sitional roles and plenty of practice, Squad: H Gradwell M Ralston V Lo- to be congratulated on their selection they will gain in strength and, hope- mas L King-Smith E Bell E Pasquale for the county teams. fully, self belief! S Winstanley E Marshall J Hughes A Squad - Katherine Baker (Captain), Player of the Year was Katie Pick- Wilson L Bray P Fox J Bowers M Hey- Lucy Askey, Rebecca Bamford, Amy ering. The most improved player was wood R Wynne B Preston B Grimes L Beard, Liz Brierley, Sarah Broadbent, Sophie Worrall Ferdani H Marlow M Auslander Sarah Gales, Tiah Jones, Tara Kidd, Squad: Felicity Kimber, Katie Pick- Sarah Pickering, Eleanor Rousseau, ering, Sophie Worrall, Hannah Sug- Aiken Cup Rebecca Saxon, Alison Smith, Hannah den, Kim Lawrence, Rebecca Cann, The Aiken Cup girls’ hockey tourna- Woodley. Isabel Wilkinson, Tilly Thorneycroft, ment was held on Open Morning in DMB Grace Hennell, Hannah Higham, October and was very enthusiastically Kanza Khan, Marrissa Sutton, Amelia supported, with eight 7-a-side teams Under 14 Forman, Poppy Holland, Katie Holt, taking part. There was great team The season began well with wins Stephanie Main and Nicola Armour- spirit, with splendid support and en- over Lady Manners and Birkenhead Smith. couragement from the older players. Schools. Sarah Stewart captained the DMB They ensured that the Year 7 and Year side well from centre midfield. As the 8 newcomers to the school were fully season progressed the team lost more Under 12 integrated and motivated by their con- matches than it won, but not through Congratulations are extended to all structive advice and praise, together lack of commitment. Rather it was be- those who committed themselves to with their very thoughtful ball man- cause it had four players who could the squad this season. There were agement. Winners of the cup were dominate a game and no single per- some promising performances and the yellow team which comprised son who was scoring lots of goals! the results reflected an ever-im- Rebecca Saxon, Caroline Shorland, However, the excellent spirit and proving team performance. Players Grace Hennel, Kanza Khan, Hannah teamwork of the side was shown par- worked hard to develop their skills Marlow, Laura King-Smith and Sarah ticularly well in the last match against and their understanding of their role Broadbent, the captain of the team. Withington which, although they lost and improve their positional play. DMB 3-2, gave good reason for optimism Most soon became aware of their next season. strengths in defensive, mid-field or Inter-House Squad: Sarah Stewart, Sarah attacking roles. Hopefully, the inter- The Girls’ Division Inter-House hock- Branley, Virginia Coates, Grace est and enthusiasm of this large squad ey tournament was won by Adling- Duckworth, Emily Gilmour, Caroline will remain next year as they progress ton, who won both the Year 10 and Shorland, Alex Smith, Hannah Smith, to eleven a-side matches in Year 8, Year 11 competitions, and took the Sophie Woodley, Victoria French, So- and further successes will follow! overall title despite being beaten by phie Fox, Yasmin Lavassani, Holly The ‘B’ team was very lucky to Gawsworth in the Year 7 event, by Parrish, Hatty Ravenscroft, Eilidh Cor- have the services of Maggie Aus- Tatton who won in Year 8 and by nish, Alexandra King, Jessica Quinlan lander who had an excellent season Capesthorne in Year 9. and Sohie McFadyen. as a very effective goalkeeper. King’s The final scores were: Adlington 47 TGN appears to have a very good record points, Capesthorne 40 points, Tatton of covering this position in fine style. 34 points and Gawsworth 28 points. Under 13 Notable ‘A’ team performances came DMB This proved to be an unforgettable from Hannah Gradwell and Hannah season and one which produced a Marlow both of whom have excellent vast amount of valuable learning and ability to anticipate trouble and dis- experience in motivational skill de- tribute effectively from defence. Jae velopment. Bowers has a great ability to move off Life is full of disappointments and the ball and create space and options. it is important to know how to deal Their collective energy from the foot- with them, in order to learn from them ball field clearly helps their perform- and go forward with a positive atti- ances. tude. Unfortunately, this season pro- Goal scoring opportunities were vided many of these occasions but, well taken by Victoria Lomas, Mol-

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and has enabled them to display a huge improvements in their tactical Biathlon very strategic, tactically sound and awareness, with individuals embrac- It is unfortunate that most Schools mature game. ing their roles within the team to pro- Biathlon events are staged during the As winners of the Macclesfield and duce some excellent netball. school half term holidays. Because of District League, they were unbeaten; They were unbeaten winners of this, numbers of entries are generally they narrowly missed out on making the Macclesfield and District Netball depleted. the semi-final stages of the Under 18 League, in the Under 14 County Tour- Hannah Hills (Year 10) and Alice County Tournament at Crewe and Al- nament at Fallibroome High School. Bailey (Year 7) opted for the North sager College, and they also put on They were unfortunate to be placed West regionals in Blackpool. Hannah an excellent performance at The Na- in a tough section, where they nar- again showed her athletic potential tional Schools Tournament at Whitby rowly missed making it into the top with third in the swim matched by High School. section; however, they remained fo- her third in the run giving her overall Captain, Tess Olsen-Rong, and Vice cused in the afternoon to go on and Bronze Medal position and a place at Captain, Alison Williams, have been become winners of Section 2. the National Finals. invaluable in their co-ordination and With so much talent in the squad, Alice, too, in only her second bia- organisation of the team throughout it was a difficult choice when mak- thlon, showed that she has strength the year. ing the awards for Most Improved particularly in the swimming disci- At the King’s Annual Sportswom- Player 2005/06 and Player of the Year pline. Her overall fifth place is en- en’s Dinner, much deserved awards 2005/06 at the King’s Annual Sports- couraging. went to Jenni Livesley as Most Im- women’s Dinner; however, Anna Amy Cotterill and brother Daniel, proved Player of the Year and to Beesley received the trophy for Most together with Lydia Royston, opted Anika Bullcock as Player of the Year Improved Player of the Year, for her to compete at the West Midlands Re- for outstanding, solid, consistent per- persistence and improved confidence gional event which was held at Ches- formance throughout the season. in her own superb ability and the tro- lyn Hay in October. Lydia, of Year Finally, with the achievement and phy for player of the Year went to Yas- 7, despite having shown potential accolade outlined above, they were min Lavassani for excellence and for in cross country running, found the awarded the trophy for Team of the consistency both as a player and as a whole experience quite challenging Year 2005/06. Captain both on and off the court. and probably will find her equestrian CLB CLB skills more akin to the pentathlon in the future. Under 16 Under 13 Amy, Year 12, was just pipped out This team has enjoyed another suc- This was a season which saw some of National Qualification when she cessful season winning almost all of successes as well as a few failures. achieved overall fourth place but their Saturday fixtures and winning The team changed frequently from Daniel, of Year 9, achieved Bronze the Under 16 Macclesfield and District match to match, but the girls tried Medal position and a place in the Na- Tournament at All Hallows School. their very hardest to work together tionals for the second year running. They have gone from strength to and were excellent opponents to Unfortunately, Daniel was the only strength with some excellent perform- some very strong teams. Many squad King’s competitor to experience the ances at the Under 16 County Tourna- members made great improvements national venue at Sportspark at the ment and The National Schools Tour- in their technique by attending regu- University of East Anglia Norwich in nament. lar practices and demonstrated these February. Although tenth position is a There have been some very im- confidently in matches despite some creditable achievement, his swim time pressive individual performances dreadful weather at times. was not a personal best and, there- from Robyn Ashurst (Captain) and The midfield players performed fore, perhaps a little disappointing, Hannah Lock (Vice Captain) in the with a consistent level of expertise particularly as he is a regular com- centre of the court, and displays of and swiftly passed the ball to the petitive swimmer. The 1000m run, on incredible strength and determination shooting circle. Many girls filled the the other hand was pleasing, and he from Emily Middleton in defence, all role of shooter throughout the year maintained second place all the way provoking a tough decision for the and it is hoped that the experiences round the course. Unfortunately, this King’s Annual Sportswomen’s Dinner they have had will benefit them next was only one of four heats and others Awards, where Jess Tweedie received year. There was some outstanding de- were faster. Therefore, seventeenth the trophy for Most Improved Play- fence at the goal and many girls learnt place overall was a very commend- er of the Year and Nicola Keys was new techniques to baffle the increas- able achievement. awarded the Player of the Year Award ingly strong opposition. DCB for her mature, consistent perform- With a renewed and lasting enthu- ance in attack. Overall, the 2005/06 siasm for the team and their fellow season was an excellent one. players as well as for the sport, this Netball CLB squad has the potential to achieve ex- 1st VII cellent results next year. Hannah Mur- This has been a fantastic year for this Under 14 phy received Most Improved Player talented, cohesive team. The squad This year group holds an abundance for her admirable defensive play, with consists of mainly Year 13 students of strength, depth and commitment Player of the Year going to Jenny Wil- who have played together for many which has made team selection a dif- son both for her commitment to the years. This familiarity and awareness ficult though pleasurable task. The team and her general skill. of each other is evident in their play members of the squad have made

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many enthusiastic Year 7 boys who Orienteering competed throughout the year. Sailing The highlight of the orienteering COD Sailing has flourished this year, not calendar is the British School Cham- only in Games lessons for senior pionships, held this year in Temple years on Tuesday and Wednesday Newsham Park, Leeds. Even though afternoons, but also with many new the highest individual placing was Rounders members joining the fold of the King’s tenth, the strength in depth of the Under 15 Saturday Sailing Club. Every Saturday, school team meant that the team There is an overwhelming passion rain, wind or shine - hopefully, the achieved seventh place in the Sec- for the game of rounders within this latter two - King’s pupils of all ages ondary Schools category. This was year group, with excellent turn out at descend upon Redesmere Sailing the best result for six years. practice and each individual desper- Club. A morning’s sailing, punctuated More notable was the silver medal ate to play. by a chocolate or coffee break for pu- won by the girls’ Year 11 team (pic- The squad enjoyed an excellent pils and staff, is enjoyed by all. tured below). This was only the sec- season of regular fixtures, during The benefits of this experience are ond time the school has been able to which they remained unbeaten. With particularly represented by the out- enter a girls’ team, and Sarah Bailey, their slick fielding and excellent bat- standing achievements of Joe and Natalie Gildert, Jenny Campbell and ting ability they were very formida- Elliot Hanson, both of whom have Hannah Hills should feel very proud ble opponents to all they faced. Par- qualified to join the Royal Yachting of their performance. ticular mention must go to Katherine Association’s North Zone squad. El- Baker for skilful consistent bowling, liot topped this achievement by win- to Sarah Pickering for her excellent ning the RYA North West Travellers’ catches and all round fielding ability Trophy at Leigh and Lowton Sailing and to Robyn Hinchcliffe who gave Club in May. some faultless displays with the bat Barry Edwards, who retired last when available. year from full-time teaching at the At the Annual Sportswomen’s Din- school, agreed to keep on running ner, the Player of the Year Award went the Sailing Club and helped many to Rebecca Bamford for her flexibility more young pupils enter the world of in the squad, her all round ability and sailing this year. consistency during matches. The school has recently purchased CLB some new boats that will allow both new members and the more knowl- Under 14 edgeable sailors to learn different As with all activities, the Year 9 turned skills and techniques. With such ex- out en masse for practice, once again perienced hands on the tiller, the Sail- making team selection an unenviable ing Club can look forward to a bright but pleasurable task; however, with future. a busy programme of fixtures during James Fox Year 11 the season, it was possible to ensure almost everyone was offered the op- Cumbrae Sailing Course portunity to play at least once. Twenty two pupils, accompanied by It might be said that the inconsist- BE, SAC and DCB enjoyed an excit- ency in the squad did not produce ing and active week at the Scottish complete unity and that at times this National Sailing Centre on Cumbrae Other excellent results at the may have cost the team matches. Island in the Firth of Clyde and met schools’ championships were those of However, there were incredible in- a stretch of water that is a complete Anika Bulcock who came tenth in the dividual performances both with the change from the enclosed and shel- Year 13 girls’ race, Sean Malkin who bat and out in the field and, no matter tered waters of Redesmere. The sound was tenth in the boys’ Year 8 race, which players were on the pitch, the is tidal, open at both ends, and sub- and Elliot Malkin who was placed encouragement and support they dis- marines, steam paddle steamers and thirteenth in the Year 10 boys’ race. played for each other was faultless. yachts all compete for water. Elliot should also be congratulated Awarding the trophy for Player of The group experienced a full pro- firstly on his selection to the North the Year at the Annual King’s Sports- gramme of skills development on West Junior Squad and then for his women’s Dinner was a tough call, high performance dinghies and cata- subsequent selection to represent the with so much strength and depth. marans, and also a day on a Jeanneau North West against all the other re- However, it was finally awarded to Sunfast 37 with trips to Rothesay and gions at Borden Heaths, Hampshire Tor French for her ability and flex- Millport. in June. Elliot also competed in the ibility around the pitch, consistency A highlight of the week came with British Championships in April and with the bat and intelligent tactical the sight of all the sailors competing recorded an excellent twentieth po- approach and attitude towards the in their own regatta: twenty-plus La- sition. It has been particularly pleas- game. ser Picos racing to a high standard is ing to take full minibuses to events CLB quite an awesome sight. Elliot and throughout the Autumn and Spring Joe Hanson battled it out at the front terms; this was made possible by the of the fleet. Becci Porter, however,

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He also helped the relay team to both championship finals and they should be very proud of their teamwork and the success of their changeovers. Congratulations go also to Jack Man- tel, Alex Quinlan, Ben Hope and Mat- thew Chandler. Field event performances were also strong, and Holly Smith won gold in the long jump. Throwing suc- cesses came from Matthew Chandler and Maddie Coutts this season, with Jack Mantel enjoying a high jump silver medal. Many of the division’s athletes have shown great versatility and commitment: their enthusiastic support and encouragement of our younger athletes has helped to cre- ate a positive team spirit with lots of promise for the future. DCB

Sports Days This year’s Junior Division Sports Day took place in glorious sunshine with a busy programme in place. Each pupil took part in three field events in the morning, with the choices being the showed the boys that if she were to gold medal winners and claimed the high jump, long jump, the welling- take her sailing more seriously, they winners’ trophy for King’s for the first ton boot throw and the cricket ball would need to look to their laurels! time. or rounders ball throw. In the after- The next generation of Topper sailors Alex Eyre, Johnny Ratcliffe, Jennie noon, each pupil had to choose three at Redesmere will include Dan Hol- Wilson and Victoria French joined the track events, with different choices royd, Alasdair Bremner, Jon Sampson teams for the Bromsgrove Relays and available according to the age of the and Jem Greenway and the Hansons their final positions of one fourth, two competitors. These events included will have more challengers to face! sixths and an eighth place, with eight- the 600 metres for the endurance ath- BE een schools in the competition, must letes, the 60, 80 or 150 metre sprints, indicate great potential and ability and fun events such as the sack race within the lower school swimmers. or the three-legged race. Altogether, Swimming All bodes well for the future. almost a hundred events took place Just two major galas were contested Katherine is to be congratulated over the course of the day. this year: the one in Newcastle-under- on her success at County level taking After many changes of lead during Lyme and the Bromsgrove Relays. Gold in the 100m backstroke and five the afternoon, the eventual winners The mixed nature of the NULS gala bronze medals making her, overall, were Capesthorne. is always popular and never fails to the fourth best swimmer in Cheshire. MKW draw top competition. There being DCB no available Year 10 or Year 11 boys The Infant Sports Day was, yet again, from which to draw a team, King’s a very ‘hot’ event. The sun shone and was already at a disadvantage in the Junior Divisions the parents and children enjoyed their U16 event. The team of four girls pro- summer family picnic on the field. duced some good times but found Athletics The catering staff provided soft drinks it difficult to make any impression A consistently strong turn-out to ath- and refreshing strawberries and a few against the mixed teams. letics and running clubs this year en- champagne corks were heard to pop However, our up and coming sured a very enthusiastic and com- on the parents’ side of the field! The youngsters from the lower age groups mitted athletics team from Years 4,5 children enjoyed the variety of races certainly made a name for themselves and 6 who performed very well at a and they were cheered on by a sup- in the U14 section. The team of Tom number of events this season. portive crowd. Gilsenan, Daniel Cotterill, Katherine Local fixtures against Cheadle Edgar and newcomer to the team, Hulme School and Stockport Gram- Cross Country Alice Bailey, of Year 7, swam mag- mar were an opportunity to rehearse This has been a very successful sea- nificently to achieve second place in for the larger AJIS and Macclesfield son and runners have shown great the 4x50yd medley relay, being just Primary Schools Championships. Ben commitment and enthusiasm for the beaten by Nottingham High School. Marsden had outstanding runs in the sport throughout the season. There They gained revenge in the Freestyle 150m and won gold at the Maccles- have been some outstanding perform- relay when they came through as field Primary Schools Championships. ances, but also consistent team suc-

57 Other Sport cesses that demonstrate both strength mar and Arnold School, whilst the which they won, bringing home med- in depth and the excellent spirit that highlight was undoubtedly the 5-0 als and a trophy. encourages such team effort. victory against Altrincham Prep, who The B team did very well, play- The Macclesfield and District races always provide a stern test. ing against several A teams, and they culminated in the championship in In the Macclesfield Primary Schools gave each of the opposition teams a March 2006. King’s runners secured 7 a-side league, two teams were field- good game. Congratulations go to the first place in three of the four age ed, with both performing well and A team players, especially the very group categories and needed three improving steadily as the season pro- consistent bowler, Sophie Branley, well placed runners to count in each gressed. Excellent wins were record- but also to the safe hands on all bas- team. Our Year 3 and Year 4 boys’ ed in the second half of the season es, the accurate and lively deep field- team finished second, but had an in- against Marlborough (1-0 for both ers and the busy back stop. dividual gold to celebrate with Sam teams) and, in the final match of the JC Stockman winning this event in fine season, the A team fought extremely style. Others in the team should rec- hard to grind out a 2-1 victory against Swimming ognize their role in finishing well and Upton Priory. This final victory for Swimmers have taken part in a displacing potential rival scorers from the A team gained the boys a second number of galas this season and have opposing schools. place finish in the league. Unfortu- had quite a few opportunities to show The AJIS Championship was held nately, in this final fixture, the B team, off their talents. in Fleetwood and involved over despite being 2-0 ahead at half-time, The girls competed in the AJIS twenty-five schools from the north- went on to lose the match 3-2, which swimming gala and were pleased to west. This is the biggest event of meant that the Upton Priory B team see Chloe Baker make it through to the season in terms of competitors won the league title instead of King’s her final of the 50m freestyle although and running distance and provides B. Nevertheless, both teams should she finished just out of the medals in an extremely challenging event for feel proud of their efforts. fourth place. All enjoyed the occasion our teams. David Moores should be MKW and Eve Worthington, Lara Knowles congratulated on his individual silver and Maddie Coutts contributed to medal, whilst Lara Knowles achieved Infant Football Academy strong Year 6 medley and freestyle bronze medal position, thus helping The Infant school children were visit- relay performances that just missed the Year 6 girls’ team to Team Gold! ed by Steve from the Football Acade- out on the finals. Ellen Barratt from Their top five finishers amassed only my and were treated to a day of foot- Year 5 had a very promising swim in seventy-one points and all should be ball activities. Every class was able to the 25m backstroke and won her heat very proud of completing this long enjoy an hour of fun where they had in fine style. and challenging course. the chance to hone their dribbling, Certainly a highlight was the re- The winning team was made up passing and shooting skills. Steve gaining of the Macclesfield and Dis- of Lara Knowles, Holly Smith, Katie has run a number of holiday football trict Primary Schools’ title after a very Powell, Megan Bailey, Maddie Coutts, clubs during the course of the year tense and closely fought gala. David Bethany Tallents and Anneke Rood. and he provided a Year 2 after-school Moores should be congratulated for Finally, the House Cross Country club during the summer term. winning his event by a fingertip, as event enabled every child in the Jun- should Jonny Kenny, for a very pow- ior Division to compete to try to help Rounders erful swim suggesting great potential their house team to overall success in The Year 6 girls were a very enthusi- in the pool. All who took part contrib- the competition. All showed great de- astic and committed group, so it was uted to the school’s winning points termination to do their best and there a shame that the weather before half total and should be congratulated on were some very closely contested term sabotaged most of the rounders’ their ability to swim and entertain the races. The individual winners were fixtures that they had! Year 5 and6 spectators. Matthew Baker and Rowena Moores girls practised in the rain and even The Inter-House swimming gala is in Year 3, Sam Stockman and Kather- played in the rain in an attempt to always enjoyable and it was quite a ine Fray in Year 4, Charles Cockburn complete some matches. spectacle to see all the junior children and Alix Davies in Year 5 and David Even when the weather brightened gathered together on poolside. It was, Moores and Lara Knowles in Year 6. up, they had to compete with the at- as ever, a very exciting and colourful This year’s winning house, overall, tractions of the Football World Cup. occasion, with every pupil competing was Gawsworth. Both the A and B teams eventually to help achieve the best points total DCB managed to play several matches be- for his or her House. fore the rearranged AJIS tournament The competition was close, but Football was played in June. The A team won ended with Gawsworth’s winning Under 11 or drew all these matches. both the Upper Junior and the Lower This year’s Under 11 squad worked At the AJIS tournament both teams Junior trophies. extremely hard in training, with a enjoyed playing a total of six matches Eddie Auslander and Eve Wor- consistently high turn-out on Monday at the Grange School in Northwich. thington were helpful and encourag- afternoons. This paid dividends with The A team were in a very close ing swimming captains this year and a number of excellent performances group for the first stage of the tourna- all Year 6 swimmers will, hopefully, throughout the season. In matches ment, and they won one match, drew continue to do well as they progress against fellow independent schools, one and lost one by half a rounder. into the Senior School . closely fought encounters were This meant that, like the B team, they DCB played out against Stockport Gram- went through to the Plate tournament

58 Appendix 1 Staff 2005/2006

Teaching Staff P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, Physical Education, Sports Science and History; PGCE, Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne, PhD; BSc Hons, Cardiff University of Liverpool; MEd, University of Manchester; P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geol- PGCE, Chorley College ogy; PGCE, Manchester Principal of Sixth Form Division: T H Andrew, MA M Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & Hons, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, Design, Graphic Design; PGCE, London English P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Envi- Principal of Staff Development: W D Beatson, BA ronmental Science; MSc Applied Environmental Investiga- Hons, University of Lancaster, Biological Sciences; MEd, tion, Manchester Metropolitan University; PGCE, Leeds University of Keele; PGCE, Lancaster; C Biol, MIBiol Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Ge- Deputy Head; Director of Studies: D J Pook, BA ography; PGCE, Reading Hons, University of Durham, Theology; PGCE, Cam- Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German; bridge; Master of Theology, Philadelphia PGCE, Leeds Principal of Girls’ Division: Mrs S E Spence, BA Mrs G Green, BA Hons, University of Keele, French and Hons, Leeds University, English; PGCE, Leeds English; Certificate in Education, Keele Principal of Boys’ Division: I J Robertson, BSc, Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion University of Birmingham, Biological Sciences; PGCE, and Textiles; PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic Manchester. C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Soft- A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), ware Engineering; PGCE, Leeds English; Certificate of Education, Southampton Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Physi- A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle- cal Education, Liverpool upon-Tyne C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, K L Perriss, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham, Phys Mathematics; MSc Mathematics; PGCE, Cambridge Ed/History; Certificate of Education, Loughborough Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, His- D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough tory; MA, University of Liverpool College, BA(Open), Educational Studies Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, G Laurence, MA Hons, New College, Oxford, Mathemat- University of Sheffield; BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of ics; Certificate of Education, Oxford Higher Education, Phys Ed & Geography; PGCE, Leeds C J Buckland, BSc Hons (Microbiology), Chelsea Col- Dr A M Cohen, PhD, University of Manchester, Radio lege, London; MSc (Applied Fish Biology), Plymouth Astronomy, BSc Hons, University of Exeter, Physics, FRAS Polytechnic Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English; M G Hart, MA Hons, Scholar of Keble College, Oxford, PGCE, Aberdeen; MEd (Open) Geography; Certificate of Education, Oxford Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Mathematics with Physics; PGCE, Manchester Physics; PGCE, Manchester; CPhys; MInstP M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education Classics Dr C P Hollis, PhD; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Dr J R Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and Physics; CPhys; MInstP Tropical Medicine, Immunology; BSc Hons, Imperial Col- T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics; Certifi- lege, London, Biochemistry; PGCE, London. cate of Education, Brunel Mrs L F Adams, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General Classics; PGCE, Cambridge Arts; MA, Phys Ed, Leeds; PGCE, Loughborough P J Colville, BSc Hons, University of Leicester, Mathemat- Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music; ics & Astronomy; MSc, University of East Anglia, Theo- Certificate of Education, Cambridge retical Mechanics P Murray, BA Hons, Scholar of Trinity College, Cam- Mrs E P Olsen, BA Hons, Hull University, History; PGCE, bridge, History & Theology; Certificate of Education, De La Salle College, Manchester Manchester Polytechnic Mrs C L Pyatt, GRSM, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music, D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics; Certificate of London; PGCE, Manchester Education, Durham Mrs J T Barratt, GTCL Hons, LTCL (Pft), Trinity College J R Doughty, Teaching Certificate, City of Sheffield Train- of Music, London; PGCE, Birmingham Polytechnic ing College; MEd, University of Leicester Mrs A E Mitchell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Mrs G Taylor, BA Hons, University of London, English; Mathematical Sciences PGCE, Liverpool A McInnes, Diploma of Loughborough Colleges (Physi- J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics; cal Education); Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate PGCE, Liverpool with distinction in Mathematics, Nottingham University Mrs R S Hardman, I M Marsh College of Physical Educa- Mrs H L Broadley, BSc Hons, Nottingham University, tion, Liverpool; Certificate of Education Zoology; PGCE Science, Worcester College of Higher P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, Uni- Education versity of Durham; Certificate of Education M J Brown, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Physiol- F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certifi- ogy; PGCE, Biology and Combined Science, Birmingham cate of Education Polytechnic 59 Appendix 1 Staff 2005/2006 Dr L C Palazzo, BA, University of Durham, General Miss R E Pownall, BSc, University of Manchester, Math- Studies; Laurea in Lingue e Lettere Straniere, University of ematics; PGCE, Manchester Bari, Italy; BA Hons, University of Natal, Durban, English; A P Reeve, BA, York University, Economics & Economics MA, University of Natal, Durban, English; PhD, Univer- History; PGCE, York sity of Durham, English; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs R A Richards, BA Hons, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University University, 3D Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs C P Thompson, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, University Performance Arts; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- S Carpenter, PhD, BSc, University of Warwick, Engineer- versity; Advanced Teaching Certificate and Diploma in ing & Materials Science; PGCE, Warwick Teaching Studies, Manchester Dr L A Craig, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Dr G N Banner, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Sheffield University, versity, Social & Economic History with Sociology; PGCE, English Literature Manchester Dr J A Fitzgerald, PhD, MSc, University of Sheffield, Mrs L E Hewitson, B A Hons, Lancaster University, Eco- Palynology; BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Geol- nomics; PGCE, Leeds. ogy; PGCE, Liverpool Hope University College Dr I Lancaster, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Wales D R Marshall, BSc, University of Manchester, Computer (Bangor), Oceanography; PGCE London, MSc, Durham. Science; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Mrs R E Maddocks, BA Hons, Manchester University, Mrs E Pentreath, MA Hons, University of St Andrews, Politics & Modern History; PGCE, York. Greek & Moral Philosophy; PGCE Didsbury School of Education Mrs D Masters, BA, University of Orléans, License d’Anglais, PGC, Bath. C A Richards, BSc Hons, Brunel University, Design & Technology with Education; Certificate of Education, Mrs C Morton, BA Hons, University of Sheffield, French Brunel University & Spanish; PGCE, Liverpool; MA, Sheffield, English Lan- guage Teaching & Linguistics. Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birming- ham, Chemistry; PGCE, London D C Parkes, BA Hons, Sheffield University, Geography; PGCE, London Miss C Buckley, HND Leisure Studies, All England Net- ball Association Tutor of Tutors Miss C K A Rice, BA Hons, University of Wales (Bangor), German; PGCE, Bangor; MA, Sheffield, German Mrs R A Agour, BA Joint Hons, University of Leeds, Ara- bic & Religious Studies; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan M T R Seccombe, BSc Hons, University of Southampton, University, Religious Studies Management Science & French; PGCE, Warwick Dr J M Pinkham, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Miss A Sheen, BSc Hons, Salford University, German & Biochemistry; PhD, University of Birmingham, Biochemistry Italian; PGCE, Sheffield A Rice, BA Manchester University, Sports Studies & Soci- P Thompson, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, ology; PGCE, West London Institute of Education, PE & Chemistry; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Special Educational Needs Miss L C Watkins, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, J Street, BSc Hons, Imperial College, Chemistry; PGCE, Chemistry; PGCE, Liverpool Bristol, Science Mrs J White, BA Hons, Oxford University, Biochemistry; Miss M Turner, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. English & German; PGCE, Edge Hill College of Higher Miss M Acharya, BA Joint Hons, University of Hull, Phi- Education, Modern Languages losophy and Theology, PGCE, Ripon and York Mrs K Darch, BA Hons, King’s College London, French; Miss H L Cumbes, BA Hons, Leeds Metropolitan Univer- PGCE, Keele sity, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Dr S J Hartnett, BSc, DPhil, University of Sussex, Phys- Miss L C Derby, BA Hons, University of Leeds, PGCE, ics; PGCE, Exeter Leeds Mrs J S Locke, BSc Hons, Durham University, Chemistry; Miss J A I Morris, BA Hons, University of Exeter, Mod- PGCE, Nottingham ern Languages German, PGCE, Leeds J Nichols, BEd Hons, Crewe & Alsager College of Higher C J Randell, BA Hons, University of Manchester, French, Education, CDT PGCE, Manchester Mrs K M Robinson, BA Hons, Liverpool University, Mrs R H Roberts, BA Hons, Oxford, English and Mod- English Language & Literature; PGCE, Liverpool ern Languages, PGCE, Manchester Miss E Schué, BA, University of Nanterre-Paris, English Miss S H Waller, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Literature, History & Linguistics; PGCE, Reading Pharmacology, PGCE, Liverpool J P Bartle, BSc, Loughborough University, Chemistry; PGCE, Loughborough Junior Division Staff I E Dalgleish, MA, Merton College, Oxford, English & Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Modern Languages; PGCE, London University of Leeds, Mathematics; PGCE, Leeds Miss K E Easby, MA, BA, University of Manchester, Clas- P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, sical Studies; PGCE, St Mary’s College, Twickenham Melbourne Miss Z Hall, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic versity, Textile Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan Science; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology; University PGCE, Manchester

60 Appendix 1 Staff 2005/2006 Mrs A Lea, BMus Hons, University of Manchester, Di- Mrs F Bremner, Teaching Assistant ploma in Orchestral Studies, Goldsmiths College, London; M Butterworth, ICT Manager PGCE, Manchester Mrs C Caton, Library/Office Assistant Mrs J Cole, BA Hons, University of Exeter, History; D Coates, Groundsman PGCE, Christ Church College, Canterbury Mrs M E Connor, Girls’ Division Secretary B Cooper, Head Caretaker, Cumberland Street Mrs L Turner, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham; Cer- Mrs J Diamond, Sixth Form Secretary, i/c Community tificate of Education, Matlock College of Education, ASA Action (Swimming Teacher’s Certificate) Mrs K Davies, Teaching Assistant Mrs K Wells, BA Hons, University of Leicester, Politics, Mrs C Dewhurst, Careers Officer F/A Foundation Art Certificate, Bourneville School of Art; K Dunkley, Head Caretaker, Fence Avenue PGCE, Manchester Mrs J T Egerton, RGN, School Nurse Mrs A M Johnson, BA Hons, Hull University, French Mrs T L Elliott, Head of Foundation’s Secretary Studies; Certificate for Teachers of the Deaf and PGCE, C Fairhurst, Caretaking, Fence Avenue Manchester Mrs N J Few, Teaching Assistant Miss A E Rivers, BSc Hons, Edge Hill University College, A Flynn, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Geography and Biological Science; PGCE Upper Primary, Mrs C Frankish, Bursar’s Office Edge Hill University College Mrs F E Gathercole, RGN, RM, School Nurse J Gibbons, Maintenance, Cumberland Street Mrs S E Ord, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- Ms D Gibson, Assistant Caretaker, Fence Avenue sity, English; PGCE, Manchester Mrs A Gierc, Teaching Assistant Mrs D C Baker, BEd Hons, Bedford College of Higher Mrs L Green, Admissions Secretary Education Mrs G Gribble, Foundation Office Mrs V F A Atkins, BSc Hons, University of Bath, Math- Mrs D Harper, HNC, Foundation Office ematics; PGCE (Primary), Bath Mrs L Hollis, BA Hons, Foundation Office M Norris, BA Hons, St Mary’s University College, Reli- T Houghton, Maintenance, Cumberland Street gious and Irish Studies, PGCE (Primary), Lancaster Mrs J Illingworth, School Office Manager/Admissions P Jackson, Senior Science Technician Mrs J H Panton, BA Hons, University of Birmingham, M H Jeffrey, Physics Technician Russian Language and Literature, PGCE (Primary), Man- Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary chester A Knowles, Art/Technology Technician M K Walton, BEd Hons (Primary), University of Wales, Mrs M Kyrantonis, Catering Manager, Cumb Street Bangor Mrs J Laidlaw, MCILIP, Librarian, Boys’ Division Mrs C Lasman, BA, Junior Secretary Infants’ Section Staff M Lawlor, School Engineer - Head of Maintenance Mrs C Lawrence, SRN, School Nurse, Fence Avenue Vice-Principal (Infants): Mrs E Warburton S Leah, ICT/AVA Technician Mrs R Cookson, BA Hons, South Bank University, Lon- A Leonard, Groundsman don, European Community Studies; PGCE, Bristol Mrs F McArthur, Careers Officer, C/S Mrs A Eardley, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- C McCormack, Groundsman versity, English & History; PGCE, Manchester Mrs A Major, HNC, Technician, Girls’ Division Miss V Mauro, Teaching Assistant Mrs J Hankinson, Teaching Certificate in Early Years, S Moores, Commercial Manager, Head Groundsman, i/c Coventry Teaching College Cricket Miss E Smith, BA Hons, University of Wales Institute Mrs A Page, Laboratory Assistant Cardiff, Primary Education Mrs G Parry, BA (Open), MCILIP, Foundation Librarian Mrs J T Sykes, Certificate of Education, Mary Ward College Mrs P C Percival, BA, MPhil, Reprographics Mrs C Whelpton, BSc Hons, Loughborough University, C F Potter, ACIOB, FGBC, Estates Manager Social Administration; PGCE (Primary), Newcastle Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs J Quoroll, Catering Manager, Fence Avenue Mrs N Squares, MA, Music Culture & Politics; BMus, Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office PGCE, Cardiff University Mrs J Rodgers, General Science Technician Miss N Partington, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs S Searle, Teaching Assistant University, Early Years Education; NNEB, Preston C S Shingles, Teaching Certificate, Loughborough, BEd, Mrs M G Byrne, BA Hons, Economics and Geography, Nottingham, Cricket and Rugby Coach PGCE Mrs M E Smith, School Shop Manageress Mrs L Snook, BA, Library Assistant J M Spencer Pickup, BSc, ACA Director of Finance and Support Staff Clerk to the Governors Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar Mrs C A Walker, ONC, HNC, BA (Open); PGCE, Biology D Atkinson, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Technician Mrs B Ault, Infant Secretary Mrs E Welsh, Teaching Assistant A Bailey, Deputy Head Groundsman Mrs J M Wheeler, Boys’ Division Secretary Mrs G N Barber, Teaching Assistant Miss H Whitworth, Teaching Assistant (Note Taker) S Barber, ICT Technician Mrs J Williams, Teaching Assistant Miss V Banks, Teaching Assistant Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant L Beaden, Maintenance, Cumberland Street Mrs A Woods, BSc Hons, Technician, Girls’ Division

61 Appendix 2 Examination Results Howick A ...... D, E, Ps, CT (AS), H (AS) A2/AS Results 2006 Howsley D J E ...... E, Phil, Ps, B (AS), CC (AS) Illingworth B J ...... BStd, H, Mu, CT (AS), ELang (AS) Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; Jairath A ...... C, Ec, Ps, F (AS), GStd (AS) C: Chemistry; CC: Classical Civilisation; Comp: Computing; CT: Critical Thinking; D&T: Design & Technology; D: Drama Jeans T P ...... A&D, BStd, D&T, Ger (AS) and Theatre Studies; Ec: Economics; ELang: English Language; Jervis D S ...... B, Mu, Ps, ELang (AS) E: English Literature; F: French; FM: Further Mathematics: Jones D R ...... C, Ps, SpStd, A&D (AS), B (AS) GStd: General Studies; G: Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: German; H: History; IT: Information Technology; L: Latin; M: Kennerley D T ...... E, F, H, Mu Mathematics; Mu: Music; Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; Ps: Kenyon A K ...... Comp, G, IT, BStd (AS), GStd (AS) Psychology; RStd: Religious Studies; SpStd: Sport and PE. Kirkham V...... ELang, Phil, PS, D (AS), GStd (AS) Kirkham S M ...... B, C, P, CT (AS), Ger (AS) Barker F O...... B, C, M, F (AS), GStd (AS) Knowles E ...... A&D, ELang, Ps, E (AS), GStd (AS) Barratt J D...... BStd, H, RStd, GStd (AS), Phil (AS) Lamb C H R ...... CC, H, Phil, Ps, CT (AS) Beardmore C E ...... B, C, G, CT (AS), Ps (AS) Lau K L ...... G, H, M, C (AS), F (AS) Beeby T P ...... B, C, Ps, Geog (AS), GStd (AS) Lawton D A ...... BStd, E, H, GStd (AS), Phil (AS) Begg D R ...... ELang, E, Ps, F (AS) Ledger G ...... C, M, P, Phil Bellamy F J L ...... BStd, D, RStd, CT (AS), Phil (AS) Littler G H ...... BStd, Ec, F, Phil, GStd (AS) Bhatnagar K ...... BStd, Ec, IT, M Livesley J A ...... E, Ps, RStd, B (AS), CT (AS) Billington A J ...... Phil, Ps, RStd, BStd (AS), CT (AS) Long A J ...... B, C, Ec, GStd (AS), M (AS) Bingham F ...... B, Geol, Ps, E (AS), GStd (AS) Loughran M ...... B, C, Ps, CT (AS), H (AS) Bloom M ...... A&D, H, L, CT (AS), Ec (AS) Macleod L A K ...... A&D, CC, RStd Bradbury J...... BStd, Elang, Ps, CT (AS), Phil (AS) Maltby C F ...... B, Geol, Ps, IT (AS) Bradbury V C ...... E, Phil, RStd, CT (AS) Marsden S C ...... B, C, SpStd, Geol (AS), GStd (AS) Bradley W ...... B, CC, Geol (AS), Ps (AS) Marten L S ...... F, H, Ps, CT (AS), Phil (AS) Bridge N K ...... C, M, FM, P, H (AS) Massey K E ...... E, Ger, Ps, CT (AS), H (AS) Brocklehurst R ...... D, ELang, E, Phil (AS) Maudsley G D ...... C, CC, H, Ec (AS), GStd (AS) Bulcock A ...... G, H, M, CT (AS), F (AS) McArthur R J L ...... E, F, M, B (AS), CT (AS) Burgess A R ...... Ec, Ger, M, CT (AS), P (AS) McCormick A J ...... B, IT, Ps, C (AS) Campbell R E J ...... E, M, FM, P McCormick C T ...... BStd, Comp, Ec, CT (AS), M (AS) Conway E A ...... B, C, M, P McIlvenny T R ...... A&D, BStd, Ps, GStd (AS), SpStd (AS) Cooper C M ...... B, C, G, CT (AS), Ec (AS) Mellor C J ...... B, C, M, Ps Cowan C A ...... B, C, M, GStd (AS) Murphy S C ...... E, F, IT, M Cox E R ...... B, C, H, E (AS), GStd (AS) North D T ...... B, C, Comp, M Crawley J F ...... D, E, H, CT (AS), F (AS) Olsen Rong T S ...... Ec, H, M, C (AS), GStd (AS) Doncom K E B ...... B, C, M, Ger (AS), GStd (AS) Oza N B ...... Ec, G, IT, Ger (AS), GStd (AS) Done J C ...... B, P, SpStd, CT (AS), Parfett-Manning T J ..... B, F, Ps, GStd (AS), H (AS) Dunlop L V ...... A&D, CC, H, E (AS), GStd (AS) Parrish C K L ...... BStd, B, Phil, GStd (AS), M (AS) Dunne M S ...... C, M, P, B (AS), G (AS) Petty N E P ...... C, Ec, M, GStd (AS), H (AS), P (AS) Eardley N H ...... B, ELang, Ps, Ger (AS), GStd (AS) Raine A J ...... B, C, H, CT (AS), M (AS) Edwards P L ...... E, H, Phil, B (AS), CT (AS) Ravikumar R ...... B, Ec, M, C (AS), GStd (AS) Evans S L ...... D&T, Ger, M, GStd (AS), P (AS) Read E ...... A&D, BStd, CC, GStd (AS), H (AS) Fleming A L ...... CC, L, M, P Rhodes J G ...... B, C, M, F (AS), P (AS) Foster R W ...... G, H, Ps, Ec (AS), GStd (AS) Richards H L ...... E, F, Ps, CT (AS), Ger (AS) French E J ...... C, M, P, GStd (AS), Ps (AS) Richardson R E ...... B, C, F, M Friday C S ...... CC, ELang, Phil, D (AS), GStd (AS) Roast A G ...... B, C, M, P Gaffney J ...... ELang, G, H, Geol (AS), GStd (AS) Robinson N K ...... BStd, E, Ps, CT (AS), ELang (AS) Goldstone P J ...... BStd, G, Ps, E (AS), GStd (AS) Rosson A J ...... BStd, H, IT, Elang (AS), GStd (AS) Greaves M D ...... BStd, ELang, Ps, C (AS), GStd (AS) Roxborough C P ...... D, E, H, ELang (AS) Grimes C A ...... B, Ps, SpStd, C (AS), Gstd (AS) Sawas K ...... B, Ps, SpStd, C (AS), GStd (AS) Hardy J M ...... BStd, Comp, IT, GStd (AS), P (AS) Sependa G H A ...... B, C, M, P Harrison E K ...... B, C, F, M Sherratt J ...... BStd, B, M, GStd (AS), P (AS) Hart I A ...... B, C, M, SpStd (AS) Smith A J ...... Ec, F, H, GStd (AS), SpStd (AS) Herald E ...... B, C, Ps, CT (AS), M (AS) Smith C S L ...... B, C, Phil, GStd (AS) Hill T C ...... C, M, FM, P Smith R L ...... BStd, E, Ps, GStd (AS), H (AS)

62 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Soutter W J J ...... C, M, P, B (AS), Ger (AS) Fowler S L ...... E, EL, M, D&T, Ger, H, RE, Sc Srivistava A ...... B, C, P, CT (AS), M (AS) Garner I F...... E, EL, M, A&D, G, Ger, H, Sc Stanford R J ...... B, C, M, Ps Gildert N P E ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, Ger, P Sutton S C ...... F, Ger, H, Ps Greaves A D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, P, RE Swetman J E ...... G, M, P, Geol (AS), GStd (AS) Harmsworth G E ...... E, EL, M, A&D, Ger, H, L, Sc Tenwolde A A R...... D&T, Ec, M, GStd (AS), P (AS) Hartshorn A H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, L, P Thornley R L ...... A&D, D&T, Ps, GStd (AS) Hayes N R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, H, P Topalian R S ...... BStd, E, H, CT (AS), L (AS) Henshaw C L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, P, RE Turner E L F ...... CC, E, Phil, CT (AS), Ger (AS) Hinchcliffe A N ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, F, Ger, Sc Usher K C ...... B, M, Ps, C (AS), CT (AS) Hodgson J R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, Ger, H, P Varney S R ...... C, F, H, CT (AS) Howsley P S F ...... E, EL, M, D&T, B, C, Ger, H, P Vere-Hoose T D ...... BStd, B, H, GStd (AS) Johnson L J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, Ger, H, Sc Vohra C E ...... B, C, F, M Kershaw H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, F, Ger, P Wallace J K ...... B, C, Ps, GStd (AS), H (AS) Keys N L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, Mu, P, Sp Wallis A C ...... CC, ELang, H, CT (AS), Ps (AS) Lock H E ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, Ger, H, P Walsh H M A ...... B, C, L, Phil Mallinson R G ...... E, EL, M, Ger, H, L RE, Sc Weston M J ...... G, IT, M, Ec (AS) Marlow K ...... E, EL, M, F, Ger, Mu, RE, Sc Whittaker A A ...... ELang, E, Ps, GStd (AS), Phil (AS) Maudsley S K ...... E, EL, M, A&D, Ger, H, RE, Sc Williams A J ...... B, SpStd, C (AS), G (AS), GStd (AS), Ps (AS) Meakin N J ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, L, Sc Williams D R ...... B, C, M, G (AS), GStd (AS) Middleton E K ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, RE, Sc Williamson C A ...... A&D, ELang, Ps, B (AS), GStd (AS) Moxon H L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, F, G, Sc Wilson S J ...... G, H, RStd, Ec (AS), GStd (AS) Mycock E F ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, Mu, Sc Yeates C T ...... Ec, ELang, M, GStd (AS), P (AS) Nesbitt E K E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, Mu, P Nouri M R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, L, RE, Sc Pakenham-Walsh A J ... E, EL, M, D, G, Ger, RE, Sc Phillips J M ...... E, EL, M, A&D, Ger, H, L, Sc GCSE Results 2006 Purdham E B ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D, G, Ger, Sc Quinn A C ...... E, EL, M, D, F, G Ger, Sc Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; D&T: Rafferty E L ...... E, EL, M, D, G, Ger, RE, Sc Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English Reucroft C A ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, L, RE, Sc Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Rex M K ...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, Sc, Sp Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual Ribbeck B C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, D&T, F, P Award; Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Rossetti E ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, RE, Sc Roxborough B M...... E, EL, M, A&D, D, H, Sc, Sp The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Rushton G A ...... E, EL, M, A&D, Ger, H, Sc, Sp Girls’ Division Shone H M ...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, L, Sc Ashurst R A...... E, EL, M, D&T, D, Ger, RE, Sc, Sneddon F J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, Ger, P, RE Auslander A C...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, P, Sp Sodha P F ...... E, EL, M, D, F, Ger, Mu, Sc Bailey S L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, F, H, Sc Spencer E S J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D, F, G, Sc Bell N ...... E, EL, M, F, H, L, Sc, Sp Sproats F M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, F, P, RE Bellamy H...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, P, RE Stanton N J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, G, Ger, Sc Burgess R S ...... E, EL, M, D&T, Ger, H, RE, Sc Turner C J ...... E, EL, M, F, H, Mu, Sc, Sp Campbell J F E...... E, EL, M, F, G, L, Mu, RE, Sc Turton J ...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, RE, Sc Clayton E M ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, RE, Sc Tweedie J E L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, P, RE Collins K S G ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, L, RE, Sc Walker R K ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, Ger, P Cook S J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, L, Sc, Sp Whittaker F A ...... E, EL, M, D, F, Ger, RE, Sc Cottingham J A ...... E, EL, M, D, F, Ger, RE, Sc Wilkinson E L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, H, P Cottis S L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, P, Sp Wood E L A ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, G, P Cox C L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, H, P Yorke H L ...... E, EL, M, D&T, F, Ger, H, Sc Cross V J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, Ger, L, P Yuen S ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, Ger Falder S L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, Sc, Sp Ferdani K L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, P, RE Ford J E ...... E, M, A&D, D&T, Ger

63 Appendix 2 Examination Results Boys’ Division Marchlewski A J ...... E, EL, M, B, H, RE Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; D&T: Marsden J P...... E, EL, M, Ger, D&T, H, Sc, Sp Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English McGhee C T...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, G, Ger, Sc Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Mellor L R ...... E, EL, M, D&T, H, Sc Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Science Dual Midwinter B ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D& T, F, Ger, P Award; Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Minshull T C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, Ger, L, P, St The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Mobbs D J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, G, H, Sc Allmand-Smith A M...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, P, RE Morrissey G J ...... E, EL, M, F, H, L, RE, Sc, St Allsopp B L...... E, EL, M, A&D, G, H, Sc Murray D L ...... E, EL, M, A&D, G, H, Sc Anderson S M...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, Ger, P Nicholson J R A ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, Sc Arnold B H ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, G, Ger, P, St Ollier J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, D, Ger, P Banks E J C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, L, Mu, P, Sp, St Parr J W ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, F, RE, Sc Banks J...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, L, Sc, St Peel S D ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, D&T, Ger, P Barratt J P ...... E, EL, M, F, H, L, RE, Sc Pinnington A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, Ger, H, P Bell C J ...... E, M, B, C, D&T, P Platt A H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, Ger, P Birtles R S C ...... E, EL, M, D, D&T, H, Sc Rathbone J B ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, Ger, L, P Bloom J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, RE, Sc Richardson J A L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, H, P, St Brett J E ...... E, EL, M, D&T, G, Ger, H, Sc Roberts C O ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, L, P, St Bridge C G ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, Ger, H, P, St Robinson O W ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, RE, Sc Burness C...... E, EL, M, D, D&T, G, Ger, Sc Rowbotham T J ...... E, EL, M, D, F, L, Sc, Sp Butterworth R P ...... E, EL, M, A&D, G, Ger, H, Sc Roworth D W ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, F, H, P Clegg A J R ...... E, EL, M, H, RE, Sc Siddall J R P ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, L, Sc, St Cowan O J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, G, P Sizeland J R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, Ger, H, Sc Dean B R ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, L, Sc Slater M R K ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, H, P Edwards J B ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, L, Sc, St Smith R G S ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, L, P, St Fidler D M ...... EL, A&D, H Stott-Sugden J ...... E, EL, M, D&T, F, G, H, Sc Fisher T W ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, L, Sc Stringer M J ...... E, EL, M, D&T, G, Ger, H, Sc Fitzgerald J C ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, F, L, P, St Sumpter M D ...... E, EL, M, Ger, H, L, RE, Sc Fowler J R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, Ger, H, P Swetman D R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, H, P, St Fox R J H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, L, P, St Taylor J A C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, P, RE George A M S ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, L, Sc Thorneycroft B H L ..... E, EL, M, D&T, G H, Sc Gillespie A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, L, P, Sp Townley J ...... E, EL, M, D, F, G, Mu, Sc Gilman O P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, Ger, H, P Wales N J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, H, Sc Greasley N J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, F, H, P West C V ...... M, B, C, D, D&T, F, P Harrison P J A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, L, P, St Whitehurst J A ...... E, EL, M, D&T, F, H, L, Sc Healey M J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, L, Sc Whiteley G ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, F, G, P Hearn B...... E, EL, M, B, C, G, Ger, H, P, St Wilmot S N ...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, Sc, Sp Holland J R ...... E, EL, M, D, Ger, H, L, Sc Wood J M ...... E, EL, M, D, F, H, RE, Sc How L C ...... E, EL, M, D&T, F, G, H, Sc Woolliscroft T E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, H, P, Hurst T E G ...... E, EL, M, A&D, B, C, D&T, F, P Worrall J R ...... E, EL, M, A&D, D&T, F, Ger, Sc, St Illingworth J R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, F, H, P Wreglesworth R G ...... E, EL, M, B, C, G, Ger, H, P Jones J E ...... E, EL, M, A&D, Ger, H, Sc Yates M T ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, RE, Sc Keelagher D J ...... E, EL, M, A&D, F, H, RE, Sc Kennedy N ...... EL, M, B, C, D&T, F, G, P Kennerley C J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, L, P Kerr W P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, G, Ger, P King-Smith M S ...... E, EL, M, F, G, H, RE, Sc Kirkham O A ...... E, EL Lacey B J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, Ger, P Laing P M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D, F, L, P Lowndes R C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, D&T, G, Ger, P Lowry F J ...... E, EL, M, D, G, H, Sc Main S A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, H, L, P, St

64 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Pupils Admitted to Higher Education 2006

Name Destination Subject Barker F O...... Gap Year Barratt J D...... Gap Year (Australia) Beardmore C E ...... University of Bristol...... Physiological Science Beeby T P ...... University of Leeds...... Psychology Begg D R ...... University of Dundee ...... English Bellamy F J L ...... Leeds Metropolitan University ...... Contemporary Performance Bhatnagar K ...... University of Nottingham...... Economics Billington A J ...... University of Chester...... Criminology Bingham F ...... University of Durham...... Zoology Bloom M ...... St Martins, London...... Deferred Art Foundation Application Bradbury J E ...... Leeds Metropolitan University ...... Marketing Bradbury V C ...... University of Warwick...... Philosophy Bradley W ...... University of Lincoln...... Animal Management & Welfare Bridge N K ...... St Edmund Hall, Oxford...... Material Sciences Brocklehurst R ...... Manchester University...... History of Art Bulcock A ...... Sheffield University...... Geography Burgess A R ...... Lancaster University ...... Economics/German Joint Campbell R E J ...... University of Birmingham ...... Mathematical Sciences Conway E A ...... Emmanuel College, Cambridge...... Veterinary Science Cooper C M ...... Re-applying 06/07 Cowan C A ...... Re-applying 06/07 Cox E R ...... Re-applying 06/07 Crawley J F ...... University of Nottingham...... History Doncom K E B ...... University of Leeds...... Chemistry Done J C ...... University of Leeds...... Sports Science Dunlop L V ...... University of Manchester ...... Art Foundation Course Dunne M S ...... University of Birmingham...... Medicine Eardley N H ...... University of Sheffield...... Speech Science Edwards P L ...... University of Warwick...... History Evans S L ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Architecture & Environmental Design Fleming A L ...... University of Reading...... Classical Studies Foster R W ...... Oxford Brookes University...... Geography/Physical Geography French E J ...... University of Leeds...... Chemistry Friday C S ...... University of Liverpool...... Classical Studies Gaffney J ...... University of Leeds...... History Goldstone P J ...... University of Manchester...... Criminology and Social Policy Greaves M D ...... University of Bath...... Business Administration Grimes C A ...... Re-applying 06/07 Hardy J M ...... Lancaster University...... Computer Science Innovation Harrison E K ...... Magdalene College, Cambridge...... Medicine Hart I A ...... Employment Herald E A...... University of Manchester...... Cognitive Neuroscience Hill T C ...... Mansfield College, Oxford ...... Material Sciences Howick A ...... University of Birmingham...... English Howsley D J E ...... University College, London...... Archaeology Illingworth B J ...... University of Birmingham...... Business Management Jairath A ...... University of Leeds...... Chemistry Jeans T P...... Loughborough University...... Art Foundation Course Jervis D S ...... Glasgow Conservatoire...... Music Jones D R ...... Re-applying 06/07 Kennerley D T ...... Worcester College, Oxford...... Modern History Kenyon A K ...... Manchester Metropolitan University...... Computing Kirkham V...... Re-applying 06/07 Kirkham S M ...... Re-applying 06/07 Knowles E...... Macclesfield College...... Art Foundation Course Lamb C H R ...... University of Birmingham...... Classical Literature and Civilisation Lau K L ...... Manchester Metropolitan University...... Psychology Lawton D A ...... Re-applying 06/07

65 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Ledger G ...... University of Bath...... Mathematics Littler G H ...... Exeter University...... Philosophy & Political Economy with European Study Livesley J A ...... Leicester University...... Psychology with Sociology Long A J ...... University of Leicester...... Economics Loughran M ...... University of Liverpool...... Medicine MacLeod L A K ...... Art Foundation Course Maltby C F ...... Durham University...... Environmental Geoscience Marsden S C ...... University of Bath...... Pharmacy Marten L S ...... Gap Year – UCL 2007 Massey K E ...... University of Birmingham...... Modern Languages Maudsley G D ...... University of Nottingham...... Ancient History McArthur R J L ...... University of Sheffield...... Modern Languages McCormick C T ...... University of York...... Management McCormick A J ...... Electrical Engineering McIlvenny T R ...... Employment Mellor C J ...... University of Leeds...... Dentistry Murphy S C ...... University of Liverpool...... Information Systems North D T ...... Magdalene College, Oxford...... Computer Science Olsen Rong T S ...... University of York...... Economics/Economic History Oza N B ...... University of Sheffield...... Accounting & Financial Management & Information Management Parfett-Manning T J ...... University of Bath Parrish C K L ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Business and Marketing Petty N E P ...... Jesus College, Cambridge...... Chemical Engineering Raine A J ...... University of Nottingham...... History Ravikumar R ...... London School of Economics...... Accounting and Finance Read E...... University of Leeds...... Art Foundation Course Rhodes J G ...... University of Bristol...... Biochemical Engineering Richards H L ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... International Business Studies with Language Richardson R E ...... University of Sheffield...... Biomedical Sciences Roast A G ...... Imperial College, London...... Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Robinson N K ...... University of Manchester...... Psychology Rosson A J ...... Leeds Metropolitan University...... Primary Education Roxborough C P ...... University of Glasgow...... Archaeology and Theatre Studies Sawas K ...... University of Leeds...... Sports Science & Physiology Sependa G H A ...... University of Nottingham ...... Civil Engineering Sherratt J ...... Sheffield Hallam University...... Human Biology Smith A J ...... Employment Smith C S L ...... Re-applying 06/07 Smith R L ...... Re-applying 06/07 Soutter W J J ...... University of Durham...... Chemistry (International) Srivistava A ...... Re-applying 06/07 Stanford R J ...... Cardiff University...... Medicine Sutton S C ...... St Hilda’s College, Oxford...... History Swetman J E ...... Cardiff University...... Civil and Environmental Engineering Tenwolde A A R...... Re-applying 06/07 Thornley R L ...... Loughborough University ...... Art Foundation Topalian R S ...... Re-applying 06/07 Turner E L F ...... University of Nottingham...... Archaeology and Classical Civilisation Usher K C ...... University of Nottingham...... Psychology Varney S R ...... University of Bristol...... Law and French Vere-Hoose T D ...... Re-applying 06/07 Vohra C E ...... University of Birmingham...... Medicine Wallace J K ...... University of Bangor...... Zoology with Marine Zoology Wallis A C ...... University of Nottingham...... Classical Civilisation Walsh H M A ...... University of Durham…………………...... Cell Biology Weston M J ...... University of Leeds……………………...... Aviation Technology and Pilot Studies Whittaker A A ...... University of Manchester………………...... Psychology Williams A J ...... Gap Year Williams D R ...... Re-applying 06/07 Williamson C A...... Loughborough University...... Art Foundation Course Wilson S J ...... University of Sheffield…………………...... Geography Yeates C T ...... Keele University ………………………...... Business Studies and Economics

66 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Distinctions in Public Examinations Ben Davies (Poetry) & Middle School Prizes: Religious Studies A & AS Level (Thorneycroft), English & History Emily Middleton Pupils with six A grades Dr Norman Maurice “Arclex” Charlotte Attenborough Nick Petty Selwyn Russell Jones Sports Prize Tom Parfett-Manning Pupils with five A grades Thornber Chemistry Matthew Dunne William Soutter Development Prize Matthew Falder Ros Marcall Prize for Endeavour Heidi Hughes Pupils with four A grades Ken Brookfield Elizabethan Prize Charlotte Tighe Nicola Bridge David Kennerley Rosie Campbell Gareth Littler I A Wilson Economics Scholarship Stephanie Lownes Elizabeth Conway David North Sue Bream Crystal Star Amy Tudge Kay Doncom Carly Mellor Katherine Harrison Becky Stanford Upper School Prizes Alexander Howick Andy Roast Ben Illingworth Austin Sependa Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) Tom Jeans David Jones Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics: Statistics & Pupils with three A grades Development Trust Scholarship Kartikeya Bhatnagar George Maudsley Major Award Elizabeth Conway Charlotte Cooper Theresa Olsen Rong Business Studies Ben Illingworth Michelle Greaves Sophie Sutton Thomas Hill Katie Usher Design & Technology Sarah Evans Duncan Howsley Classics (Wilmot) Meredith Bloom Gary Ledger Charlotte Vohra Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Victoria Bradbury Alexandra Long Ashley Whittaker Economics (Canon F W Paul) Joint & Development Trust Scholarship GCSE Major Award Alex Long Pupils with at least 8 A*/As Economics (Canon F W Paul) Joint Ben Arnold Simon Main & Simon Schuler Computing Prize Kartikeya Bhatnagar Sarah Bailey Katherine Marlow Elliot Banks Sophy Maudsley English Language David Begg Joseph Banks Nicky Meakin French (William Brooster) Katherine Harrison Natasha Bell Emily Middleton German (J O Nicholson) & Christian Bridge George Morrissey Development Trust Scholarship Estelle Clayton Emma Mycock Major Award Sophie Sutton Scarlett Collins Emily Nesbitt General Studies (T B Cartwright) Charlotte Cox Julia Phillips & Theatre Arts Joint Prize Emma French Verity Cross Alex Quinn Jack Edwards Beth Ribbeck Geography Charlotte Cooper Sarah Falder Jay Richardson Geology Caroline Maltby Kathryn Ferdani Carl Roberts History (F H Bradley) Polly Edwards James Fox Robbie Smith Natalie Gildert Fiona Sneddon Mathematics Double Rosie Campbell Georgina Harmsworth Priya Sodha Philosophy Gareth Littler Peter Harrison Matthew Sumpter Physics Tom Hill Michael Healey David Swetman Psychology Carly Mellor Charlotte Henshaw Charlotte Turner Ben Hearn Sam Wilmot Senior Choral Tim James Ashley Hinchcliffe Joe Worrall Senior Orchestral Austin Sependa Jamie Holland Robert Wreglesworth Senior Reading Rebecca Stanford Hannah Lock Grace Malllinson Sports Studies David Jones Special Prizes Theatre Arts Joint Prize James Crawley Head of Foundation’s Prize, Ron Darlington Jazz Joint Prize William Soutter Upper School Prizes: English Literature, Ron Darlington Jazz Joint Prize History (C A Bradley) & Music, & Year 10 Research Project Major Award Sophie Vohra and the Development Trust Development Trust Scholarship Eleanor Herald Scholarship Major Award David Kennerley Middle School Prizes (Boy’s Division) School Prizes (all age groups) Deryck Siddall Cup, Sainter (for scientific research) Matthew Green Middle School Prize: Biology James Fox Maimi Wright for Computing Joint Prize, Art & Design Oliver Cowan Upper School Prize: Chemistry & Geography Ben Hearn Mathematics: Mechanics & Development Trust Scholarship Award David North Design & Technology (Graphic Products) Chris McGhee Maimi Wright for Computing Joint Prize Design & Technology (Resistant Materials) James Brett & Development Trust Scholarship English Jack Edwards Major Award John Hardy 67 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

French, History & Best All Rounder Cup George Morrissey German & Year 10/11 History Essay Prize Julia Phillips German Simon Main Latin Verity Cross Latin & Music Joint Prize & Mathematics Beth Ribbeck Macclesfield Grammar School Physics Emily Nesbitt Challenge Cup Elliot Banks Spanish Nicola Keys Mathematics Carl Roberts Theatre Arts Priya Sodha Music Joint Prize Jack Townley Middle School Reading Katie Reid Physics Christian Bridge Anne Craig Joint French Prize Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Jonathan Barratt & Year 10 Research Project Major Award Rebecca Sugden Spanish Sam Wilmot Anne Craig Joint French Prize Sarah Gales Dual Science Joe Banks Year 7 Endeavour Cup Elizabeth Bell Year 7 Achiever’s Cup & Year 9 Achiever’s Cup & Lower Robert Batchelor Prize James Occleston School Prize: Junior Choral Alex Smith Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Michael Dodd Victrix Ludorum Cup (Sports) Joint Rebecca Bamford Victrix Ludorum Cup (Sports) Joint Hannah Hills Lower School Prizes (Boy’s Division) Jenny Lee Mathematics Prize & Junior Choral Chris Ward Year 10 Research Project Award Katherine North Junior Orchestral Michael Jacot Macclesfield High School Somerville Challenge Cup Charlotte Cox Form Prizes (Boy’s Division) Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Jessica Quinlan Macclesfield High School 10KDA Ben Foreman Isobel Day Cup for French Anna Beesley 10DMH Anthony Floyd Principal’s Prize & Year 10 Research 10JAD Callum Pattrick Project Major Award Alison Smith 10CJM Matthew Murray 9GT Tom Taylor Lower School Prizes (Girl’s Division) 9RHR Charlie Seale Junior Orchestral Sophie Worrall 9CJR Jonathan Ratcliffe 9JRP Sam Coutts Form Prizes (Girl’s Division) 9LCD Hikmat Hasan 10RAA Becky Mellor Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Benedict James 10GNB Gemma Lord 8MTRS Peter Nixon 10SAC Natalie Burns 8HLC Tim Saxon 10MPF Amy Matthewson 8PJP Will Hanson 9LB Lydia Rex 8MMA Dale Kidd 9JSS Laura Garratt 9DRM Emily Gosling Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Kester Banks 8TGN Kanza Khan 7CAM Andrew Hodgson 8REP Grace Hennell 7PAUT David Ormrod-Morley 8LFA Freya Bradley 7KEE Siddh Bhatnagar Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Isabel Wilkinson 7DG Nick Emery 7GG Elizabeth Marshall Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Timi Dina 7RAR Becky Hughes 7LCP Peggy Garratt Year 10 Research Projects (Boy’s Division) Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Bridie Thompson Major Awards James Kay Jonathan Burman Howard Mayers Year 10 Research Projects (Girl’s Division) Major Awards Katie Lob Awards James Hay Sarah Pickering Harry Moors Katie Mycock Georgina Rae Middle School Prizes (Girl’s Division) Natasha Perry Macclesfield High School Koryann Steven ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup Alex Quinn Sophie Usher Art & Design (Joint) Ashley Hinchcliffe Awards Charlotte Bailey Art & Design (Joint) Jessica Hodgson Victoria Berry Biology Jessica Tweedie Holly Fraser Sarah Pickering Design & Technology Sophie Fowler Georgina Rae Dual Award Science Sarah Falder Other Prizes French & Music Katherine Marlow Geography Jenny Campbell Robert Batchelor Prizes Jonathan Emery

68 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Chris Cowan Endeavour Prize Charlotte Sampson 6AER Jamie Irving Natalie Robinson Kate Williamson 6JEB Holly Smith 6PA Lydia Norman Retiring Prizes 5AGE Oliver Krajewski Bill Beatson Prize Chris Cowan 5NS/AS Thom Murray Chris Buckland Prize Natalie Robinson 5SEO Alex Richardson Anne Cohen Joint Prize Charlotte Turner 4CW/VA Nicholas Morris Anne Cohen Joint Prize & 4JC Jamie Edgerton Middle School Prize: Chemistry Fiona Sneddon 4MW Joshua Stevenson Mike Hart Prize Susan Wilson 3JP Rebecca Calder Keith Perriss Prize Matthew King 3LT Oliver Macfadyen

Junior Division Prizes Subject Prizes (Year 6 only) English: Reading Bethany Tallents Ridings Best All-Rounder Prizes Lara Knowles English: Speaking Christopher Hanak (and the Martin Badger Cup for English: Writing Charlie Parkes All-Round Endeavour) David Moores Mathematics Tim Brown Science Sarah Mycock Robert Batchelor Prize Jonathan Emery Charlotte Sampson Geography Chloe Bullock History William Strutt Year 4 Young Artist Award Tony Maximous French Sophie Branley (Mrs P J Aspinwall Trophy) Matthew King Art, Design & Technology Jamie Hammill Mrs C J Hulme Y6 Music Clare MacKinnon Musical Production Prize Peter Jackson Information Technology Elliot Sime Religious Education Olivia Clark Physical Education Jack Mantel Swimming Eve Worthington Games: Boys Ben Marsden Games: Girls Maddie Coutts

Form Prizes First Form Prize 6AER Charlie Parkes 6JEB David Moores 6PA Elliot Sime 5AGE Kate Garnett 5NS/AS Ellamae Blackaby 5SEO Hattie McCance 4CW/VA Raife Copp-Barton 4JC Jenna Self 4MW Declan McLaughlin 3JP Sarah Laughton 3LT Holly Brierley

Second Form Prize 5AGE Alistair Hanak 5NS/AS Emily Johnston 5SEO Thomas Mort 4CW/VA Katharine Fray 4JC Ben Winrow 4MW Poppy Nathan 3JP Henry Reavey 3LT Emily Robinson

69 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Autumn Term 2005 Spring Term 2006 Associated Board Practical Examinations Associated Board Practical Examinations

Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Name Instrument Grade Result Name Instrument Grade Result Philip Gibson...... Piano 2 103 Pass Thomas Charlesworth Piano 3 114 Pass Joshua Berry...... Piano 3 110 Pass Kieran Brady...... Guitar 1 131 Dist Christopher Gibson....Piano 2 110 Pass Alex Smith...... Guitar 2 128 Merit Michael Buckley...... Piano 4 108 Pass Matthew Murray...... Guitar 4 107 Pass Philip Gibson...... Guitar 1 124 Merit Henry Williams...... Alto Saxophone 4 115 Pass Jonathan Downs...... Oboe 2 117 Pass Sam Lea...... Percussion 8 131 Dist Richard Barratt...... Trumpet 4 131 Dist Rosie Campbell...... Violin 7 105 Pass Sam Lea...... Oboe 8 136 Dist Robin Chatwin...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 130 Dist Chris Ward...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 114 Pass Girls’ Division Jonathan Sampson...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 126 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Joe Mearman...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 118 Pass Stephanie Main...... Saxophone 2 127 Merit Sean Malkin...... Jazz Alto Sax 4 131 Dist Alison Smith...... Singing 5 130 Dist Sam Travis...... Jazz Tenor Sax 1 123 Merit Nicola Armour-Smith..Piano 1 115 Pass William Holden...... Jazz Tenor Sax 2 118 Pass Koryann Stevens...... Flute 5 131 Dist Chris Roast...... Jazz Tenor Sax 4 128 Merit Sumaiya Salehin...... Piano 4 111 Pass Matthew Self ...... Piano 2 122 Merit Eleanor Bowman...... Piano 1 114 Pass Edward Beesley...... Piano 8 130 Dist Sarah Gales...... Oboe 2 133 Dist Matthew Shribman.....Singing 8 121 Merit Flora Woodruff...... Piano 2 114 Pass Jack Ryan...... Theory 5 74 Pass Sophie Hawker...... Flute 3 112 Pass Tom Baston...... Theory 5 92 Dist Alex Smith...... Piano 2 120 Merit Michael Jacot...... Theory 5 67 Pass Nicola Armour-Smith..Flute 3 115 Pass Anna Beesley...... Violin 7 130 Dist Alison Smith...... Guitar 4 126 Merit Girls’ Division Koryann Stevens...... Piano 4 124 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Sophie Woodley...... Flute 3 104 Pass Julie Phillips ...... Piano 5 134 Dist Elizabeth Bell...... Flute 4 118 Pass Alice Ross...... Piano 1 128 Merit Chloe Jackson...... Flute 3 100 Pass Alison Smith...... Piano 2 115 Pass Nicola Deakin...... Singing 5 125 Merit Georgina Lucas...... Violin 2 133 Dist Yasmin Meakin...... Piano 2 112 Pass Sophie Vohra...... Violin 4 116 Pass Nicola Meakin...... Piano 2 113 Pass Katie Holt...... Violin 5 118 Pass Naomi Gildert...... Guitar 1 107 Pass Diane Pognan ...... Violin 1 130 Dist Katie Pickering...... Cello 3 126 Merit Amy Tudge...... Flute 1 127 Merit Stephanie Main...... Singing 3 125 Merit Hannah Higham...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 121 Merit Ellie Robson...... Bassoon 1 116 Pass Sophie Macfadyen...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 136 Dist Amy Matthewson...... Jazz Alto Sax 3 140 Dist Marissa Sutton...... Alto Saxophone 1 130 Dist Junior Division Niamh Burke...... Flute 1 132 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Lizzie Bray...... Flute 3 118 Pass Oliver Krajewski...... Clarinet 1 120 Merit Sumaiya Salehin...... Flute 4 126 Merit Lydia Norman...... Clarinet 1 117 Pass Kate Dewhurst...... Oboe 3 123 Merit Claire Mckinnon...... Piano 4 114 Pass Kate Williamson...... Oboe 4 133 Dist Claire Mckinnon...... Singing 1 130 Dist Jenny Wilson...... Clarinet 2 118 Pass Poppy Nathan...... Piano 1 114 Pass Alice Bailey...... Piano 2 120 Merit Jennifer Lane...... Piano 1 10.52 Sarah Bailey...... Piano 3 107 Pass Lara Knowles...... Singing 2 122 Merit Katherine Baker...... Piano 3 123 Merit Megan Bailey...... Piano 2 117 Pass Kate Shaw...... Clarinet 3 115 Pass Amy Matthewson...... Singing 5 131 Dist Katie Holt...... Theory 5 76 Pass Aswad Khan...... Flute 3 116 Pass Julia Phillips...... Theory 5 88 Merit Ellen Barratt...... Flute 1 101 Pass Maria Auslander...... Piano 1 102 Pass

70 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Junior Division Charlotte Murray...... Singing 7 130 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result Sarah Lawton...... Piano 1 115 Pass Girls’ Division Sacha Allen...... Violin 1 134 Dist Name Instrument Grade Result David Moores...... Violin 2 131 Dist Rachel Bates...... Singing 4 114 Pass George Walker...... Guitar 1 116 Pass Elixabeth Bell...... Flute 5 126 Merit Edward Nathan...... Guitar 1 116 Pass Elizabeth Bell...... Singing 2 116 Merit Caitlin Cornish...... Flute 1 139 Dist Freya Bradley...... Flute 4 124 Merit Eve Worthington ...... Flute 3 128 Merit Gabriella Brough...... Singing 2 132 Dist Charlotte James...... Clarinet 1 124 Merit Gabriella Brough...... Flute 3 117 Pass William Strutt...... Horn 1 134 Dist Jenny Campbell...... Guitar 5 102 Pass Joshua Vohra...... Horn 1 134 Dist Charlotte Cochrane.....Flute 1 127 Merit Samuel Stockman...... Descant Recorder 2 130 Dist Emma Draysey...... Piano 5 107 Pass Maria Maximous...... Piano 1 128 Merit Katherine Edgar...... Cello 4 100 Pass Alice Mackinnon...... Piano 1 118 Pass Phoebe Fox...... Flute 3 110 Pass Anna Steward...... Piano 1 123 Merit Katharine Fray...... Piano 1 108 Pass Henry Reavey...... Piano 2 125 Merit Rebecca Higginson.....Flute 3 106 Pass Emily Pegg...... Flute 1 124 Merit Hannah Higham ...... Flute 4 117 Pass Holly Pinkham...... Clarinet 2 123 Merit Amy Jacobsen...... Piano 2 120 Merit Alasdair White...... Piano Prep Test Rosanna Jacot...... Piano 7 116 Pass Charlie Pozniak...... Piano Prep Test Hannah James...... Flute 4 103 Pass Louise Bates...... Piano Prep Test Abigail Johnson...... Violin 5 123 Merit Isabel Naylor...... Piano 1 124 Merit Kanza Khan...... Singing 3 120 Merit Ben Hope...... Trumpet 1 118 Pass Yasmin Lavassani...... Flute 6 109 Pass William Machin...... B Flat Cornet 2 134 Dist Clare MacKinnon...... Singing 2 135 Dist Elliot Sime...... Piano 1 117 Pass Stephanie Main...... Singing 4 136 Dist Imogen McCance...... Violin 1 136 Dist Elizabeth Marshall .....Viola 4 109 Pass Victoria May...... Singing 3 115 Pass Clara McKechnie...... Singing 3 115 Pass Katherine North...... Violin 5 127 Merit Summer Term 2006 Sally Percy...... Flute 2 120 Merit Associated Board Practical Examinations Jessica Quinlan...... Piano 4 114 Pass Katie Reid...... Singing 3 139 Dist Emma Rheinberg...... Trombone 4 135 Dist Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Emma Rheinberg...... Piano 4 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Erin Roxborough...... Singing 41 120 Merit Hassan Kamran...... Flute 3 105 Pass Lydia Royston...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 120 Merit Kamlesh Sodha...... Trumpet 4 115 Pass Alison Smith...... Guitar 5 120 Merit Andrew Hodgson...... Alto Saxophone 2 120 Merit Olivia Soutter...... Violin 4 125 Merit Mathew King ...... Flute 6 100 Pass Eleanor Strutt...... Singing 3 132 Dist Alex Slater...... Flute 3 114 Pass Eleanor Strutt...... Cello 2 131 Dist Jordan Holt...... Flute 1 117 Pass Mary Thorp ...... Violin 2 106 Pass Sam Howell...... Piano 4 111 Pass Chloe Venables...... Flute 4 106 Pass David Jervis...... Piano 8 103 Pass Sarah Winstanley...... Singing 3 124 Merit Heidi Hughes...... Singing 6 130 Dist Zoe Wolstencroft...... Flute 5 100 Pass Michael Barratt...... Trombone 1 134 Dist Charlotte Bailey...... Theory 5 84 Merit Richard Barratt...... Viola 2 133 Dist Sophie Vohra...... Theory 5 93 Dist Edward Beesley...... Trombone 8 137 Dist Hannah Wood...... Theory 5 72 Pass Adam Edwards...... Flute 3 108 Pass Zoe Wolstencroft...... Theory 6 66 Pass Harrison Blackaby...... Flute 4 112 Pass Emily Nesbitt...... Theory 5 85 Merit James Bowyer...... Double Bass 2 123 Merit Katherine North...... Theory 5 93 Dist James Porter...... Jazz Alto Sax 1 122 Merit James Spencer...... Jazz Alto Sax 4 125 Merit Junior Division Allie Potter...... Trumpet 7 120 Merit Name Instrument Grade Result Christopher Fray...... Trumpet 2 110 Pass Maggie Auslander...... Flute 1 120 Merit William Connor...... Singing 4 117 Pass India Hill...... Singing 1 118 Pass Tom Baston ...... Cello 4 135 Dist Aswad Khan...... Flute 4 105 Pass Joe Morrison...... Trombone 4 116 Pass Chloe Baker...... Singing 1 115 Pass

71 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Justine Blake...... Violin 2 124 Merit Ciaran McLaughlin...... Guitar 1 121 Merit Grace Pulley...... Descant Recorder 1 115 Pass Declan McLaughlin.....Guitar 1 117 Pass Ellen Barratt...... Flute 2 117 Pass Olivia Watkins...... Piano 1 126 Merit Bethany Wilcock...... Piano 1 123 Merit Hannah Naden...... Violin 2 120 Merit Anneke Rood...... Singing 1 136 Dist Ruairidh Nichols...... Piano 1 112 Pass Rebecca Humphreys..Flute 1 117 Pass William Strutt...... Piano 2 111 Pass Bethany Tallents...... Clarinet 1 127 Merit Eve Thomas-Davies....Piano 2 107 Pass Lydia Norman...... Clarinet 2 116 Pass Zarin Salehin...... Cello 1 114 Pass Charlotte Sampson.....Piano 3 114 Pass Alice Simkins...... Descant Recorder 1 127 Merit Jamie Irving...... Piano 2 121 Merit Thomas Slater...... Cello 1 114 Pass Emily Pegg...... Piano 2 110 Pass Jamie Irving ...... Clarinet 2 110 Merit Caitlin Cornish...... Flute 2 130 Dist

Trinity Exam Successes Name Instrument Grade Result Greg Wyre...... Keyboard 3 Pass Rowena Moores...... Initial Violin 4 Merit Sarah Branley...... Violin 4 Ali King...... Flute 5 Merit Katie Burness...... Flute 3 Pass

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