The Bethanian 2014/15 14/15OUR TEAM

BOARD OF Antonia Brattle Miss C Mills, BEd (Hons), PGCert, Mrs A Enticknap Amelia Brett SpLD Science Technician GOVERNORS Emily Bristow Mr G Mourey, MIntBus, MAPol, PGCE Mrs M Fillery MA (Oxon), Joshua Burford Mr A Pengelly, Mrs R McGovern, BA (Hons) BM BCh, FRCS, JJ Donegan Senior Science Technician FEBU (Chairman) Miss N Nixon, BA (Hons), PGCE Ryan Grifths Mrs R Bates Mr P Norgrove, BEd Mrs A Hallet Joseph Holland Mr D Boniface, MA, MSc Mr M Norman, BEd (Hons) Housekeeper The Mount Anthony Lai Mr M Payne, BSc (Hons), PGCE Mrs A Carboni, MA (Cantab) Jerry Lai Mrs S Humphrey Mrs C Price, BA Mr R C Clark, MA(Ed), BA (Hons) James Lautch Housematron Pengelly Miss R Rayner, BA (Hons) Mrs A Culley, CertEd Hannah Marsden Mr D Reilly, BSc (Hons) PGCE Mr J M Fenn, LLB Jack Maynard Mrs J Jarrett Mr D Schooledge, BSc Human Resources Manager Mr M L Hammerton, BSc, Darius Mirsideghi Mrs C Shapland, BSc (Hons) PGCE MBA Charlie Oliver Miss F-E Shaw, MA, PGCE Miss K Lane Dr R Hangartner, BSc, MB BS, Ellé Osmond MBA, FRCPath Mrs D Shier, MSc, HDipEd Housekeeper Kendon Luke Shaw Mrs W Kent Mr G Stubberfeld, BA (Hons), PGCE Brendton Theunissen Mr M Levett Mr D Jackson, MA (Oxon), Mrs A-M Sturrock, BEd (Hons) Christopher Threshie Design Technology Technician ACMA Mr M Thomas, MSc, PhD Alex Truelove Mr N P Kimber, BSc, FCA Mrs K Thornton, MA Amy Tucker Mrs S Martorell Mr R J Pilbeam Mr G Thorpe, BA (Hons) Nengi Wabote Registrar Mrs S Thorpe, BA (Hons) Mr R J Stubbs, B Soc Sc, MMRS Jack Whitaker Mr J Vickerman, BSc (Hons), PGCE Mrs H Proud Mr R Walden Jack Wood Mrs J Wareham, BEd (Hons) Assistant Bursar Bursar and Clerk to the Daniel Yussuf Governors: Miss C Wood, BA Mr T Raymond Mr S J Douglass TEACHING AND HOUSE STAFF SUPPORT Gap Assistant SENIOR STAFF STAFF Miss K Berry, BA, PGCE Mr A Roberts Headmaster Miss S Boyle, MDrama Mrs C Betts Caretaker Fees Clerk Mr M F Healy, BSc HDipEd Mrs L Bryant, BA (Hons) NPQH Miss E Stanley Miss N Brown, BDes Mr J Bond Art Technician Deputy Headmaster Mr C Cooper, MSc Communications Ofcer Mr C Coupland, MA, M.Ed, CELTA Mr S Winter, BA (Hons) Mr S Catley Mrs N Stevens RN Mr S Davies, BA (Hons) Assistant Head, Academic ICT Technician Medical Centre Nurse Mrs J Digby, BSc, PGCE, Dip SpLD Mrs D Gale, BSc (Hons) HDipEd Mr B Chapman Miss H Foster, BSc, PGCE Mrs P Thompson RN Estates Manager Assistant Head, Pastoral Mrs K Gee, MAEd, PGCE, SpLD Assistant Medical Mr A Sturrock, BA (Ed) Hons Mrs K Harper, BSc (Hons), QTS, Mrs D Coley Centre Nurse PGCert, SpLD School History Author SCHOOL Mr T Hart Dyke, BA (Hons) Mrs C Turvey Mrs J Clark OFFICIALS Mrs F Healy, BA, SpLD Housematron Old Poplars Lay Chaplain Mr P Hughes, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs G Corbett Mrs D Vince HEADS OF SCHOOL Miss S Johnson, BA (Hons) Marketing & Jess Begg School Secretary Mr A A Khan, BA (Hons), PGCE Admissions Manager Luke Shaw Miss S King, BA Miss A Vuillermin Miss K Leach, BSc Mr P Crafter IT Technician Gap Assistant PREFECTS Mr E Lloyd, BBA Ryan Askew Mr C Marks Mrs A Discombe Mr G Williams Jess Begg Dr J Marks, BSc, PhD, PGCE Ofce Manager / Head’s PA Network Manager

Front Cover: Jigsaw artwork created by Mr Peter Norgrove, Head of Art It seems to me that each year goes by quicker than the of our Year 13 pupils. My theme of ‘Staying true to previous one! This magazine gives me a chance to yourself as you journey through life’ was warmly refect on another very successful year for Bethany. WELCOME received and I remain humbled by the number of The frst Pengelly Society of the year had an awe parents who expressed wholehearted support for my inspiring presentation given by the pupils who went to philosophy and that of Bethany School. Nepal. It was a life changing experience and everyone In early May I welcomed the boarders to my house for a was hugely impressed by the eloquence and growth in summer barbeque, which for many is the calm before the maturity in all who went. storm of GCSE and A level examinations. The Staf Leavers’ A highlight for me was my trip to South Korea and Hong Kong. football match was a sight to behold, with the staf convincing 6-1 Our overseas parent body is most grateful for the education and winners. Our very own “Lionel Messi”, namely gap assistant Tom pastoral care their children receive whilst living at Bethany. Not to Raymond, scored fve goals! The term fnished with the usual OUR TEAM / WELCOME be outdone, Miss Boyle and four pupils jetted of to Taiwan on the array of activities and the junior production of Annie. As a former annual exchange and had a wonderful time. redhead myself I have a particular afnity with Annie! In November, Bethany’s Got Talent had a ‘battle of the bands’ Academically, Bethany once again did very well and our A level theme and the worthy winners were Kiplings. For the frst time, pupils achieved the grades to go to their preferred universities. We we organised Year 6 Master Classes on Outdoor Education, This are justifably proud of our broad ability range at Bethany, and it is Unfair World, Dance, DT and Drama, and they were an outstanding wonderful to see pupils secure places at prestigious universities. success. Our Sixth Form held a World War I day, with outside It shows what can be achieved with encouragement, support and speakers addressing the School and workshops for the junior Year sustained hard work. Groups. Term ended with a Carol Service in Cranbrook Church, Our GCSE pupils also did very well and although they could have which was well attended and much appreciated by all those present. accessed their results remotely, the majority decided to collect their Our Spring Term began with pupils having trial examinations, results in person to share their joy with their peers. This shows and shortly after this we welcomed seven pupils from Taiwan on what a strong and vibrant community we have at Bethany. the annual exchange. February for me was a horrible month as my Academic success, like most in life, is achieved through co- elderly mother passed away suddenly. It was a shock, but a little operation and mutual respect. I would like to pay particular thanks easier to come to terms with due to her strong Christian faith for to all the staf at Bethany, both teaching and support, because it is a peaceful passing and the support of the Bethany community. At only through our combined eforts, together with each child and the lowest points in our lives, we realise how fortunate we are to be parent, that we can obtain the success we enjoy every year. surrounded by such good people. The summer has seen various building projects take shape. The The School production was Sweeney Todd and it was very well indoor swimming pool is due to be fnished in February 2016. received. In late February, we welcomed Nobel Prize winner, Kenneth Pengelly said in 1948 that Bethany needed an indoor Professor Sir Tim Hunt, to the Pengelly Society to speak about cell swimming pool - who says persistence doesn’t pay of! We are also division and I was very impressed with the quality of questions our building an extension to The Orchard and an enlarged ftness room. Sixth Formers asked of him afterwards. Andrew Pengelly, son of Kenneth, retired as Chairman of Harry Graham, a Year 13 pupil who had a brain tumour removed at Governors bringing an end to a 67 year association with the School: the age of seven, organised a Bandana Day, raising £1,000 for the a Headmaster and two children who were both Chairman of Brain Tumour Society. I was incredibly impressed with the humour Governors. Andrew is replaced by Roger Stubbs, a parent of three and passion Harry brought to this charitable efort. former Bethanians, whose daughter Susie was one of the frst girls The Music department joined forces with Brenchley Choral Society in the School. The Governors give their time without recompense, to perform Faure’s Requiem to great efect in early March. embodying the spirit and ethos of always doing the right thing wonderfully well. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude, At the FOBS Fish ‘n’ Chips Quiz Evening in March I was and I am immensely grateful to them for their continuing challenge supporting France in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. Ireland and support. would win the championship if England had only a small victory over France. England put up a terrifc performance but the luck Last, but certainly not least, I would stayed with the Irish, which led to some good banter. like to thank you all sincerely for your continued loyalty to Bethany and the Our Geographers travelled to Iceland at the end of term. Their sustained confdence you show in arrival was memorable, as the aircraft failed to land on its intended me in particular. Whenever I speak airstrip. Parents following the fight path using modern technology with other Headmasters I am always saw the plane appear to land and take of again - sometimes a little immensely reassured that I have less knowledge is a good thing! the more supportive parent body. It I was delighted the School celebrated St George’s Day in April and remains a joy and privilege to lead raised several hundred pounds for Great Ormond Street Children’s this wonderful community. Hospital. Our Leavers’ Ball took place on Friday 15th May and I hope you enjoy reading the various it was an outstanding evening. I was impressed with the good humour and caring atmosphere throughout. articles in this magazine and I would like to conclude by thanking The keenly contested Kendon vs Pengelly football match was played our Marketing Manager, Mrs with commitment and Kendon were the deserving winners. Ginnie Corbett, for coordinating Mr Francie Healy The highlight of the Summer Term was Speech Day, Leavers’ Day this publication which can be a Headmaster and TBS Reunion Day. The Leavers’ Service was a lovely refection mammoth task at times.

CONTENTS Todmans 04 • Kendon 06 • The Mount 08 • Old Poplars 10 • Pengelly 12 • The Orchard 14 • Upper Sixth Leavers 16 Inter House Competitions 20 • Literacy Review 22 • Maths 26 • Science 27 • Music Report 28 • Drama & Theatre 30 Art & Design 32 • Design Technology 38 • Textiles 40 • Food Technology 44 • Young Enterprise 45 • Apprenticeship Challenge 46 • Pengelly Society 47 • Rounders 48 • Girls’ Hockey 49 • Netball 50 • Football 51 • Rugby 52 Cricket 53 • School Colours 54 • Sports Day 54 • Sports & House Awards 55 • Activities Week 56 • Duke of Edinburgh Award 60 • Postcards From 64 • Staff Moves 66 • Chaplaincy 70 • Speech Day 72 • Charity Work 74 • Campus News 77 • Friends of Bethany School 78 • The Bethanians’ Society 79 • Prizes & Awards 80 3 TODMANS

This is sadly the last year Number of boys: of Todmans House, which 45 has seen Year 7 and 8 boys come and go for House Captain: many years. We have had many happy times in our Jack Bartram small, cosy House, and look back fondly at all the fun that was had by boys and staff alike.

4 Well, here it is – the last ever Bethanian report for the magnifcent Todmans

House! TODMANS

We had a busy year, with our usual, superb fund-raising walk round Bedgebury on Charities Day: over £900 was raised in total, with Miss Johnson’s tutor group the kings of fund-raising, managing £330. We had sessions designed to promote team-building and positive relationships, which seemed to have an excellent impact on our boys.

Our Christmas meal at the Marden Tandoori was a very loud and enthusiastic afair and I’m not sure who was more relieved when it was over, me or the waiters! However, they assured to achieve their excellent results and me that they’d be more than happy to they should all feel very proud of their have us back, so we can’t have been that achievements. It is clear that the boys bad. wanted to achieve their best and some of The second half of the Spring Term the improvements in grade scores were saw the annual FIFA competition on amazing, so much so that we instituted the X-Box, and Jose-Okori Dougan a ‘Most Improved’ category on the Etoha emerged as the champion after Honours Board in the Summer Term, two weeks of frenzied competition. with the winners being William Craggs, The annual pool competition was, Thomas Franks and Dylan Harley. unfortunately, cancelled owing to the Mr Reilly’s tutor group put on a sad demise of the table. “Todmans’ Got Talent” competition as Jack Bartram was named as Todmans their assembly for the Spring Term. The The Todmans Tombola was its usual captain for the year and proved to be clear winner – scientifcally identifed success on Speech Day, with long lines a very good choice, always setting an through the volume of cheering – was of junior boys queuing up to win back excellent example to the rest of the boys. John Yoon, who performed the most the very things their parents thought remarkable drumming with two pencils. they’d fnally got rid of. The money We continued to award prizes for the Thomas Golding put in a memorable raised was donated to the senior Houses best average attainment grade score efort, involving shovelling as many to contribute towards facilities for the in each grades/report session. Our marshmallows into his mouth as he juniors in 2015-16. winners in Year 7 were Joesph Bateman, could. He didn’t win, but was splendidly Finn Williamson and Alexander Hill entertaining. Equally entertaining were The boys were very lucky this year with and in Year 8, Louis Shelton, Jeremy some of the fancy dress costumes worn the tutors that worked with them; Mrs Daubeny and Rowan Parker-Renwick. on Red Nose Day, with Tom Weller Harper, Mr Reilly, Miss Berry and Miss These boys pushed themselves very hard looking particularly terrifying. Johnson were absolutely fantastic and deserve a huge vote of thanks, both from the boys and from me.

In closing, I’d like to return to the point I started with: it’s an interesting thought that, after decades of there being a Todmans House at Bethany, we will be the last people that can say we were a part of it. I have hugely enjoyed leading the boys and I hope they have got as much out of Todmans as I have. I wish them well as they move into their new senior Houses for 2015-16. Hopefully I’ll catch up with them at the other end of the School when they come into The Orchard!

Mr Simon Davies

5 KENDON

“I think I know just Number of pupils: about everything there is to know about 45 cheeseburgers.” Head of House: Julian Scantlebury, Kendon House, 2014-15. Seav Meng Ing (MANY occasions) Deputy Head of House: Merrick Wong

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At the beginning of this academic year we formally welcomed Mr Vickerman as the new Housemaster of Kendon. Within a short space of time he not only ftted in extremely well but is also someone that pupils are completely at ease to approach the Kent U19 Trampoline Competition in and talk to. He’s not bad at chemistry which he competed against many others either! who were signifcantly older and more experienced. We look forward to hearing Mr Vickerman has been keen to spend about his further progress next year. time in the boarding House along with the Vickerman children – Charles (7) and Kendon also saw its fair share of Libby (2). This has ensured a fun, family academic and creative successes with feel to the House and many of the boys Kendonians participating in the School have been trying all year to get a ‘high Production of Sweeney Todd, supporting fve’ from Libby who doesn’t give them events through its musicians and indiscriminately! delivering an energetic House Chapel. There were also high achievements in the Maths Challenge with both Leon Li and John Yoon winning the Gold Award in their respective age groups. Need, Red Nose Day and Brain Tumour Awareness Day. A large donation was Food, as always, was a source of great also made from money raised on the enthusiasm in the House as many Charity Walk and at Speech Day to this brought their creations from Food Tech year’s nominated charity – the Teenage back for critical appraisal. The kitchen Cancer Trust. became a vibrant and sociable place as many have enjoyed cooking this year, After another amazing year here in creating a host of international culinary Kendon I will be sad leaving it behind Kendon has been an active House this delights. A few upgrades were made next year, but I do so confdent in the year in many ways. Many Kendonians to the kitchen to support this, with the knowledge that the current Year 11s will have participated in DofE with the greatly purchase of a broader selection of kitchen be in good hands and more than capable valued support of Mr Coupland, who equipment and a second fridge freezer. of taking over as the present Lower Sixth has again given up many weekends Mr Vickerman has keenly supported this moves on. The year has seen a variety of to support activities. As a House, and has also produced a huge variety of challenges overcome and achievements throughout the year we have seen the creations for birthdays and Friday night completed and a special thank you also juniors as well as seniors participate in treats. has to be made to Mr Coupland, Mr a variety of School rugby, football and We also participated in two very enjoyable Thomas and Miss Rayner for all their cricket matches and the newly introduced whole House events. At Christmas we hard work and support throughout the KRS basketball competition. The sporting went bowling (which Mr Coupland won, year. Also to Karen Lane and Kevin highlight of the year was of course the but we still think he cheated!) which was Thornton for their continued hard work Kendon vs. Pengelly football match which great fun followed by dinner at Cosmo. making the day-to-day operation of the saw Kendon win back the Hollman Cup More recently we had the annual Kendon House run so smoothly. in a stunning 4-0 victory with goals from BBQ which this year included some Adam Kirkbright, Henry Lucas (2) and Finally I would like to thank Mr fantastic fun with bubble football being Will Smith. The whole House was there Vickerman and his family for extending played. to support the team and all agreed that it their care and kindness to the House and was a deserved trouncing! Outside of the The Kendon pupils were proud to I wish them the best of luck in Kendon House a special mention must be made participate in a number of charitable for many years to come. of Ethan Marshall’s success at winning activities this year including Children in Seav Meng Ing, Head of House 7 THE MOUNT

“There are times you will Number of pupils: remember, There are times you will regret, 48 There are times you will Head of House: be proud of, But your times in The Mount, you Samuel Robinson will never forget.” House Officials: Kipp Popert Akintunde Segun Tobias Vij

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When starting as Head of House in The Other notable events in the Summer monitors past and present get together Mount I knew I had large shoes to fll, Term were another victory for our Year in the Summer Term to refect on their since my predecessor went on to be Joint 10 and 11 boarders in the KRS football journeys. I am already looking forward Head of School. After our frst meeting tournament (a Nicholas Jimena-Tilling to it. with the rest of the monitors we came to hat-trick being the highlight) and the the decision that we wanted to fnd some annual boarders’ evening out in Hastings Samuel Robinson, Head of House new fun ways of bringing the House where Daniel Davies proved to be the together. So early on in the year we crazy golf champion, though Kipp Popert managed to persuade the House to take did the decent thing and didn’t compete! Footnote from Housemaster: one class of yoga! When the giggling and laughter had subsided everyone seemed Ms Foster went on maternity leave in The Mount underwent a routine internal to really enjoy it, so much so that a series the Spring Term, Congratulations Ms boarding inspection in January and was of classes was then booked. Felix McCoy Foster on the birth of your daughter. Mrs praised for its high levels of pastoral care, proved to be the most supple and strong, Bryant joined us and settled in so quickly excellent atmosphere and strong bond it seems she has always been part of using all his climbing experience. between boarders of all ages. Whilst The Mount. One member of staf we are sifting through past paperwork I came Indeed the ftness theme continued especially sad to see leave is Mr Mourey. across a poem written by my frst ever throughout the year as we acquired a He always tried to make every evening really nice cross trainer to add to our Head of House in 2002, Porson Chung. fun, whether a movie night (French House gym, and Mr Mourey carrying I think that this poem, and what Samuel iTunes!!!), a vicious game of diplomacy or out daily ‘core’ activity sessions with the a rowing competition. has written, sum up our House very well: seniors. I would like to thank all the monitors and We also bought a new PS4 with our on a personal note I will be sad to leave “There are times you will remember, House funds, which proved very popular, The Mount, the House I have grown up There are times you will regret, especially on the dark winter evenings in over the past six years. However, as There are times you will be proud of, with our Year 10. As did Mrs Khan’s is tradition I will return for one more But your times in The Mount, you will cookery class where each boarder got to event; The Mount Sixth Form BBQ where never forget.” select their own meal and learn how to cook it. Of course the best bit was eating it!

In December the whole House, boarders and day pupils, enjoyed a Christmas trip out to see ‘Joseph’ at Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre, preceded by an ‘all you can eat’ bufet at Cosmo Chinese restaurant.

In the Spring Term the Sixth Form were taken to the ‘Flying Horse’ public house in Smarden where Akintunde enjoyed his frst ever real British ale. Mr Khan repeated this with Year 11 early in the Summer Term as a chill-out evening before their many exams.

9 OLD POPLARS

“Life continues to move Number of pupils: on at an alarming rate and yet another year 72 has passed and the Old Head of House: Poplars staff and girls continue to make an Ines Veyry effort to ensure the Deputy Heads of House: time spent together is both enjoyable and Polina Chernous memorable. As some pupils move on, we India MacDonald remember them fondly and look forward to meeting new members of the Old Poplars family next September.”

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The beginning of the year was full of from Years 7 to 11, boarders and day The fnal event in the calendar was the fresh starts and excitement for Old pupils alike, spent the evening at boarders’ dinner at the Peacock Inn, a Poplars. As every year, we had the chance School and enjoyed a festive feast in the traditional English pub near Cranbrook. to welcome new girls from overseas and Function Suite, followed by a hugely The food was delicious, the staf made also welcome back the girls from the competitive games evening in the quest us feel very welcome and all the girls previous years. As expected, some were to win the much sought after Old Poplars thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Back at homesick but after a relatively short Trophy (a slightly disturbing Oscar style the boarding House we said our goodbyes amount of time, with support from all trophy complete with tutu). Despite Miss to the leavers from the younger Years and the House staf, all the girls settled into Boyle’s best eforts, it was Miss King and also the Year 11s. After sharing the best their own routines and we all got to know her tutees who snatched success! moments Year 11 had spent at School and each other and pretty soon became the emotional speeches from the staf, followed ‘Old Pops’ family. The party was followed by a smaller, by tears and laughter, all the Old Poplars civilised celebration between the boarders girls were treated to a singing show, a It was a busy year for us, starting with the and we were all very pleased with the parody of Megan Trainor songs from charity walk in September, where various gifts we ofered to each other as part of Mrs Wareham, Miss Wood, Miss Brown Year Groups were dotted around diferent our ‘Secret Santa’. This was also a time and Mim (our gap pupil) that made us all locations in the Kent countryside to of sadness as Miss Boyle, who had been giggle. The entertainment was musically walk for charity. We managed to raise an amazing Assistant Housemistress accompanied by the talented Miss Johnson, £1000, which we were proud to donate to for the past three years was leaving us. who had also been our emergency cover Dandelion Time. We enjoyed the opportunity to say our and regular visitor to Old Poplars; we are sad to see her leave. During the Autumn Term we decided, goodbyes, loved seeing her at several with some guidance from Mrs Wareham, boarding events and hope she will always I joined Bethany on 1 June 2014 in Year to spruce up our beautiful common remain part of our Old Poplars family. 10 and was initially supposed to stay for room which had been refurbished and We also had the pleasure of welcoming only half a term. However I encountered rejuvenated the previous summer. Miss Brown, who from that day took care amazing people with whom I created Whilst we had spent the year enjoying of us on Wednesdays and has been a friendships for life and thus decided to our new surroundings, it needed a dynamic presence each week. stay on for Year 11. The Old Poplars staf personal touch. Enter the skills of Miss supported me in my decision and helped The New Year saw a hectic start to the Brown and Miss Stanley who, with me improve my English and get through Spring Term and just as the days began the help of the younger girls, painted the stressful end of Year 11. to get a little longer, all the boarders the prep wall with a stunning skyline were reunited to celebrate Easter. We all I will miss every single person in the silhouette of the city of London complete had the chance, after a traditional roast House and I truly intend to stay in touch with gold shimmering features such as dinner, to try our skills at traditional Irish with all at Old Poplars, who have been the London Eye. dancing. After some ‘encouragement’ my family for a year. In December, we celebrated our to get going we all found it was great Christmas party, which was an exciting fun, a chance to mix as one boarding way to mark the end of the year. Girls community and unexpectedly tiring! Ines Veyry, Head of House 11 PENGELLY

Food, Fun, Firsts and Number of pupils: Football (and Rugby!) - this is the spirit of 50 Pengelly House 2014-15! Head of House: George Dinnis

12 PENGELLY

Food Other special events have included Football and Rugby movie nights and on one occasion a Pengelly’s love for food has led to With a round ball, we have enjoyed Barn Dance. A great addition has been multiple outings for various occasions, the year as reigning Pengelly-Kendon the new and fun Assistant Housemaster including the birthdays of several champions. There have been a string Mr Allen, who was previously a pupil at of Year 11 inter-tutor group football boarders. We visited the local Indian Bethany. With his very active lifestyle restaurant several times, much to Mr his bike often appears in the Pengelly matches between Mr Stubberfeld’s and Hughes’ delight. Mr Hughes and his corridors and we now know loads of Mr Norgrove’s groups. Overall victors wife were very kind in inviting the tips about how to do a triathlon. Mr were Mr Stubberfeld’s tutor group, boarders into their home on some Stubberfeld occasionally turns up with although Mr Norgrove’s group defnitely evenings and cooked us some delicious a keyboard and it has not been unknown had the better pictures. Three Pengelly meals. It became a tradition in Pengelly for him to hold rehearsals in the ofce boys attended this year’s FA cup fnal, to have a weekly Chinese take away order some evenings. Mrs Digby’s excellently with the best team winning. For the on Friday evenings, always superbly prepared assemblies continued to delight, ‘correct’ shape ball, the ofce has become organised by our tireless Housemaster. with Mrs Shapland introducing a new the rugby headquarters for Mr Hughes’ The annual Cosmos trip for the Pengelly angle with Year 9 tutees. fxing and captains choosing team sheets. Christmas party was, as always, preceded Firsts The House has adopted Harlequins as with instructions on how to eat as much its rugby team and full boarders have The House had an evening outing to as possible without feeling ill! attended several matches. Rugby games the School Production to support Louis have taken prominence on the TV, Beneventi in his role as Pirelli (the mad Fun especially when the boss is on duty! barber). The role was made for him, The evening for boarders in Pengelly with loads of high notes and some funny Mr Norgrove will be leaving the School often includes visits from Lilly and Lucy, acting. It’s a shame his part died so at the end of this year after many years Mr Hughes’ children. This always brings early on. Members of the House also of being a faithful tutor at Pengelly. It plenty of entertainment to the House, went along to support Samuel Prescott, will be sad to see him leave and he will who won the KRS Public Speaking including ‘hide and seek’, ‘catch the fufy be greatly missed by the whole House. Competition. Ross Banham continued toy’ and ‘how many boarders can one Earlier this year, Mr Norgrove retrieved to win more sailing frsts and we look little girl knock over’. There were many some artwork from the lower corridor forward to hearing of his international evenings flled with guitar renditions that had hung there for many years; he successes in the future. Two members from David and Ryu, accompanied of the House travelled to the National had learnt that the past pupil who had by Mr Hughes’ singing rocking the Space Centre to take part in some flming painted it was visiting the School to give House. When Pengelly was responsible for Wellcome Trust. They didn’t get to a talk. Hopefully the return of his past for Boarders’ Chapel, the singing was go in a space ship but did fnd out some successes did not put him of his stride superb! – and Mr Hughes and Mr Allen interesting things about extremophiles, in presentation! We wish Mr Norgrove doing an excellent summary of diferent guided by Mrs Stubberfeld and her a long and happy retirement; he is truly love songs. flming team. irreplaceable! 13 THE ORCHARD

It’s been a busy time Several overseas pupils Number of pupils (Day and for The Orchard and as joined us, along with Boarding): the weeks rush towards Year 12 girls and Year 13 exams and a final boys who moved from 93 ‘Goodbye’ to Mr Payne other Houses to the large House Committee: and his family, it’s lovely purpose built, mixed to look back on a really Sixth Form House and Boris Pevzner stunning year. Everyone enjoyed the en-suite Damilola Oyenekan has got along so well and facilities. This year, 38 as one person says “I pupils made The Orchard Jerry Lai know I’ll keep in touch their home. and be close to friends I’ve made this year. We Boris Pevzner, Jerry Lai have studied together and Damilola Oyenekan and shared a lot of fun”. stood as our House Committee and we thank them for their enthusiasm and commitment.

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It was sunny weather for the Charity Red Nose Day also saw some amazing Adam, into the world. Boris Pevzner was Walk Day in September as tutor groups outfts and enthusiasm from the Sixth our maître de and organised the event navigated the countryside and started to Form, who led the School throughout the brilliantly. bond with their new tutees. We ignored year with their passion for supporting We enjoyed cooking nights with secret Mr Payne’s sense of direction and got good causes. Amelia Brett’s sky diving home in time for tea! £300 was raised challenge and the money she raised for recipes for spaghetti bolognese, pizza for Hospice in the Weald and this was Teenage Cancer Trust in April was flmed and chilli as well as sweet treats like just the start of some dedicated and and we enjoyed watching her brave dive meringues and cinnamon swirls which varied fund raising through the year. through the sky. brightened up the nights of study. Most notably, pupils themselves took the Several pupils impressed us with their Judges of the Catling Award were so reins and spent time organising events culinary skills – Tom Bristow and Darius and inspiring others to take part. Kipp impressed with the quality of the entries Mirsadeghi with their ‘shared cooking Popert was unable to take part in the that there were three winners this year. surprises’ made some amazing meals sponsored walk so industriously collected Needless to say they were all very happy. from their shared bags of ‘stuf’. Joy sponsor money to see how many ‘keepie- Amy Tucker will use the very generous uppies’ he could complete in Assembly. sum to fund a month working in a Ojewumi and Damilola Oyenekan made We all thought he would manage around hospital in a developing country, Luke some mouth-watering and spicy dishes 300 but he impressed us with over 1,000 Shaw will use it to fund his trip to South (too hot for Ms Gee) and Victor wins the when he was stopped. America and work in an orphanage and crown for the Best Tidy-up-Guy in town. Alex Truelove will use it to work on a We raised a large sum of money for brain Popcorn and flm nights proved popular marine conservation project. tumour research in March when Harry too and we will remember Nengi Graham motivated all of the School to Our theme for the Chapel and the Wabote’s challenges to watch all the wear a red and white bandana as he Boarders’ Service was ‘New Beginnings High School Musical flms in a week, raised awareness about the charity “Wear and Harvest’. Charlie and Nick were a and her love of Nigerian Pop Idol. Often It Out”. brilliant double act and can I hear an the music system would be turned up to ‘Amen’ for Temitope Oyetayo’s input on Luke Shaw, Jess Begg and the rest of maximum and we would be impressed the microphone! the prefect team organised a brilliant by Luke Shaw’s dancing (in his special World War I day in November. War time We enjoyed our Christmas night out in Nepalese pantaloons) and Joy’s singing. food, a fascinating talk by a soldier from November, since December was just too Laura Graham remained unbeatable on Kent in WW1 and a giant and fun flled busy to ft in an outing. It was lovely to the pool table despite Jack Whitaker’s game of ‘Capture the Flag’ will be long join day pupils at Croma in Tunbridge best attempts to beat her. We shopped remembered. There were some stunning Wells before enjoying a flm and sharing outfts and the atmosphere in the School till we dropped most weekends and the sweets. was respectful. Substantial donations boarders’ trips to The Imperial War were made to the Poppy Appeal and Help Pupils enjoyed an Indian meal night Museum, Hever Castle and London Zoo for Heroes. in to welcome Mr Payne’s new child, were great fun. 15 UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS

RYAN ASKEW AMELIA BRETT A levels: Applied Business, Media A levels: Spanish, Media, Music Studies Awards: Prefect Awards: Prefect, 1st Rugby Team, Next: Gap year then Spanish at Football 2nd Team, DofE (Gold) Bristol/Sussex Next: CCCU - Business with Marketing

EMILY BRISTOW THOMAS BALDWIN A levels: Media Studies, Music, A levels: Religious Studies, History, Drama Government and Politics Awards: The Brass Prize, The Hall Awards: DofE (Bronze), Pengelly Prize for Highest Music Grade, Monitor Prefect, Head of Speakers Next: Gap year then Human Next: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Resources Management Music and Dance

TOM BRISTOW JESS BEGG A levels: Religious Studies, History, A levels: Sport BTEC, Biology, Media Politics Studies, Geography Next: Work Awards: Player of the Season (Hockey), Full Colours (Hockey), Half Colours (Rounders), Winner of Apprentice Challenge, Head of School, House Ofcial (Roberts), 1st Hockey Team Captain, DofE (Bronze, Silver and Gold) JOSHUA BURFORD Next: Gap year then university A levels: Government and Politics, History, Religious Studies Awards: Half Colours (Rugby), Prefect, Head of Kiplings, DofE THOMAS BILLSON (Bronze), 1st Rugby Team Next: University - Philosophy A levels: Applied Business Studies, Media Studies Awards: 2nd Football Team, DofE (Bronze, Silver and Gold) Next: Royal Marine Commandos JAMES CARPENTER A levels: Applied Business, Geography Awards: 1st Football Team, DofE (Bronze) Next: Manchester Met - Sports ANTONIA BRATTLE Marketing A levels: Maths, Chemistry, Sport BTEC, Drama Awards: Junior Sports Woman, Most Improved (Hockey), Half Colours MATTHEW CHEUNG (Netball, Rounders, Hockey), Full Colours (Netball, Rounders, A levels: Applied Business, Maths Hockey), Prefect, 1st Netball Team Awards: Badminton Team Captain, Listener, DofE (Bronze, Next: Account and Finance Silver and Gold) Next: Gap year then university

16 EVIE DAVIES RYAN GRIFFITHS A levels: Art, Photography, Biology A levels: Business Studies, Awards: Photography Competition Geography, Design Technology Winner - Atmospheric Venice Awards: Prefect, Kiplings House Next: Canterbury - Fine Arts Ofcial, Rugby Team, DofE (Bronze, Silver and Gold) Next: Work experience

CONNIE DERVISH- SAM HEWES HUSSEIN A levels: History, Government and UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS Politics, Geography A levels: Drama, Textiles, Awards: Tennis Cup Junior, Tennis Photography Shield Senior, Prize for Courage in Awards: Speech Day Award 2015, the Face of Adversity, Tennis Team, Deputy Head of Old Poplars, DofE Swimming Team, Squash Team, (Bronze) Rugby Team, Football Team Next: Gap year then university Next: Gap year at Solefeld School, Sevenoaks BOBBIE DERVISH- HUSSEIN JORGE HOAD A levels: Photography, Textiles A levels: Applied Business, Media Awards: DofE (Bronze) Studies Next: Canterbury UCA Art and Next: Canterbury Christ Church Design Foundation Course University - Business Studies

JOSEPH HOLLAND JJ DONEGAN A levels: Applied Business, Sport A levels: Government and Politics, BTEC, Design Technology History Awards: Prefect, House Ofcial, Awards: Dyslexia Award, The Mount Chairman of Food Committee, 1st Monitor, Todmans Monitor, Prefect, Rugby Team, 1st Football Team, 1st Chapel Prefect, 1st Rugby Team, Tennis Team, DofE (Bronze, Silver, DofE (Gold) Gold) Next: Gap year then Sandhurst Next: Gap year in Australia Ofcer Training

CASPER GILL LUKE HOSKING A levels: Biology, History, Geography A levels: English, History, Religious Awards: DT Prize, Squash Team, Studies, Media Studies Tennis Team Awards: Battle of the Bands (2nd Next: Gap year then university Place), Hunter Essay Competition (2nd Place), English Prize, The Mount Monitor Next: UEA - English and Philosophy

HARRY GRAHAM NICHOLAS HUMPHREY A levels: Applied Business, Media A levels: History, Religious Studies, Studies Business Studies Awards: U15 Rugby, DofE (Gold) Awards: Young Enterprise: Best Next: Canterbury Christ Church Presentation, MD for Young University - Business Studies Enterprise, Secretary for Pengelly Society, House Committee, DofE (Bronze) Next: Cardif - Ancient History LAURA GRAHAM A levels: Maths, Further Maths, ANTHONY LAI Chemistry, Physics A levels: Maths, Further Maths, Awards: Senior Art Prize, Art Chemistry, Physics Scholarship Awards: Maths Award, Prefect Next: UCA Canterbury - Art Next: KCL - Science

17 JERRY LAI CHARLIE MILLER A levels: Applied Business Studies, A levels: Applied Business Government and Politics Awards: Half Colours (Rugby), Awards: DofE (Bronze), Apprentice Colours (Cricket), DofE (Bronze) Challenge, Head of Kendon House, Next: Gap year then Bath Spa Prefect, Tennis Team University - Business Management Next: Canterbury Christ Church University - Business and Marketing

DARIUS MIRSADEGHI JAMES LAUTCH A levels: English, History, A levels: Applied Business Studies, Government and Politics Sport BTEC Awards: Prefect Awards: Player of the Year (Rugby), Full Colours (Cricket), Full Colours Next: Gap year (Rugby), DofE (Bronze, Silver and Gold), Player of the Year (Cricket), Rugby Captain, Head of Roberts, Prefect, School Council, 1st Football Team, 1st Rugby Team, 1st Rugby JOY OJEWUMI 7s Team A levels: Government and Politics, Next: Derby - Business Management Religious Studies, Business Studies (Placement Year) Awards: Social and Academic Improvement Award, Mentor to Year JOSHUA LEAPER 11 Girls Next: University of Coventry - A levels: Applied Business, Sport Human Resource Management BTEC Awards: Most Improved 1st XV Rugby Player, Full Colours (Rugby), CHARLIE OLIVER Speakers House Ofcial, 1st Rugby A levels: Business Studies, Team, 1st Football Team, DofE Government and Politics, Religious (Bronze and Silver) Studies Next: Gap year in Australia Awards: Prefect, Deputy Head of then Leeds University - Sports Kiplings Development and Coaching Next: Oxford Brookes - Business Management and International Politics LIONEL LEONG A levels: Chemistry, Maths, Applied TEMITOPE OMISORE Business A levels: Physics, Maths, Chemistry Awards: Head of Pengelly, Basketball Awards: 1st and 2nd Football Teams Team Next: Oxford Brookes - Mechanical Next: UEA or Kent - Economics and Engineering Finance

HANNAH MARSDEN A levels: Biology, Chemistry, English ELLÉ OSMOND Literature, Geography A levels: English, Religious Studies, Awards: DT Prize, Social and Biology Academic Progress, Half Colours Awards: Prefect (Netball), Prefect, Chapel Prefect, Next: University of Surrey - English Head of Kiplings, 2nd Netball Team, Literature 1st Hockey Team, DofE (Gold) Next: University of Bath - Chemistry

JACK MAYNARD DAMILOLA OYENEKAN A levels: History, Geography, Media A levels: Biology, Chemistry, Maths Studies, Business Studies Awards: Head of Speakers, Orchard Awards: Hunter Essay Winner, House Committee, Academic Scholar Geography Efort Prize, Prefect, Next: University of Minnesota - DofE (Silver) Chemical Engineering with Emphasis Next: Cardif - History in Biological Systems.

18 BORIS PEVZNER CHRISTOPHER URIE A levels: Photography, Maths, A levels: Government and Politics, Physics Applied Business, English Literature Awards: Orchard House Committee, Awards: DofE (Gold), MD for Young 1st Rugby Team Enterprise, 1st Football Team Next: Mechanical Engineering Next: Swansea University - Business and Management UPPER SIXTH LEAVERS

LUKE SHAW A levels: Applied Business, Media, NENGI WABOTE Geography A levels: Maths, Physics, Textiles Awards: Full Colours (Rugby), Awards: Prefect, Netball Team Young Enterprise Achiever of the Next: Architecture Year, DofE (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Joint Head of School, Head of House, Kiplings House Ofcial, 1st Rugby Team, Rugby 7s Next: Gap year at a Swiss Ski School then Southampton - Marketing

BRENDTON GABRIEL WALKER THEUNISSEN A levels: Art and Design, Photography, Textiles A levels: Art, Drama, Chemistry Awards: Most Improved, DofE Awards: Prefect, Drama Scholar, (Bronze, Silver, Gold) DofE (Silver) Next: Portsmouth - Computer Next: University for the Creative Animation Arts, Canterbury - Architecture

CHRISTOPHER THRESHIE JACK WHITAKER A levels: Business Studies, Religious A levels: Chemistry, Physics, Maths Studies, Geography Awards: A level Physics Prize, Full Awards: Tennis Cup, Community Colours (Rugby), Prefect, 1st Rugby Cup, Prefect, Kiplings Ofcial, Team Captain of Tennis Team, DofE Chaplaincy Ofcial (Gold) Next: Leeds - Mechanical Next: Queens Belfast - Theology and Engineering Religious Studies

VICTOR YAU ALEX TRUELOVE A levels: Art, Photography A levels: History, Applied Business Awards: Basketball Team Awards: Prefect, Todmans Monitor, Next: St Martin’s London House Ofcial, House Captain (Foundation Art Year) Next: Gap year at Saint Ronan’s School then joining the Army

AMY TUCKER A levels: Chemistry, Biology, Religious Studies DANIEL YUSSUF Awards: GCSE Biology Prize, Efort Award, Amy Donelan Necklace, 1st A levels: Biology, Maths, Sport BTEC Netball Team Vice Captain, Pastoral Prefect and Chapel Prefect, Netball Team, Rounders Team, Hockey Team, DofE (Bronze and Silver) Next: University of Surrey - Nursing 19 R HOUSE COMPETITI INTE ONS

Battle of the Bands Bethany Bake Off Once again this was a sell out event to This year’s Bethany Bake Of was hotly Kiplings showcase Bethany School’s talented fought, as always. Pupils and staf THE ROAD TO VICTORY! pupils. The annual talent show invites alike are always keen to take part, with pupils and staf to enter as musical diferent kinds of baking each week. A huge thanks to our Design Technology ensembles of any variety, and the entries The winner was from Kiplings: Miss stars, for their massive contributions in were whittled down to the six groups who Rayner took the prize for her outstanding the Kart racing: Sean Evelegh, Henry performed on the night. Chocolate Pretzel biscuits, raising the Beams, Thomas Connell, George most money for charity. Osmond and Alexander Monk. Although some were nervous, this was We had another strong tug-o-war team well hidden by excellent playing and In total, £185 went to FareShare, which and won most events (Years 7 and 8, 10, will help provide meals and tackle food confdent voices. Hosts Charlie Oliver 12 and 13). The staf must improve - not waste this Christmas. and Christopher Threshie were on hand to let the side down! This is the third to support each act on stage and to time in a row we have won. invite feedback from the judging panel. Tug Of War Bethany’s answer to Simon Cowell Thank you to the Year 13 Kiplings leaders, The Tug of War competition held on was Mr Andrew Keeping, who teaches and to Lizzie Stuart, Eleanor Firth, Mrs Friday 12th September was an excellent Thorpe, Miss Rayner and all parents who guitar, with Mrs Jo Ford and Ms Sharon example of teams working together to donated to the Shoe Box campaign. We Dermody who both have pupils here. support each other: the cheering was made 48 boxes up and we hope to make Each judge gave positive feedback to positive and encouraged even greater even more next year! compliment the music, but also sensible eforts from those on the ropes. advice on how to progress. The Public Speaking Competition Michael Jordan, the famous basketball and Battle of the Bands was led by the The staf band, led by Dr Marks, started player once said “Talent wins games, confdent and helpful Christopher the evening with a bang, setting a high but teamwork and intelligence wins Threshie, who looked after the youngest standard which each group matched. championships” and this embodies the in the team, Jack Truman. Charlie Speakers’ Chicas were musical and very spirit of Inter House competitions. Oliver (who also compered the Battle funny, with Adam Kirkbright out-dancing of the Bands) and Lizzie Stuart spoke Kiplings showed great determination out exceptionally well and our fabulous Fenn the girls. Wrong Direction followed, on the Tug of War battlefeld, beating with Claire’s Angels living up to their Piper came frst in his age category, Speakers and Roberts by a clear margin. putting us in a tremendous second place name. James Clarke and the Fish were this year! confdent, safe in the knowledge that Public Speaking James Clarke was last year’s winner. Kiplings has always been a very musically However Lizzie Stuart, Dorothy Beales The KRS Public Speaking competition, talented House and won BGT with the and Jessie Daubeny stole the show with judged by Mr Winter, Mrs Ford, Mrs inspiring trio: Jessie Daubeny, Lizzie a confdent rendition of Pompeii which Brattle and Ms Cheri Strudwick, was a Stuart and Dorothy Beales. lively and entertaining evening. had all of the audience refecting the Miss Rayner’s biscuits won the Food refrain back at them. Year 7 Speakers candidate Bethany Technology Bake Of and Hannah D’Rosario spoke eloquently and with Marsden did a tremendous job at Following a brief interval Mr Winter impressive confdence on the subject getting Kiplings second place for our showed that hours of practice on his of Shetland ponies, whilst Fenn Piper performance in the House Shout. saxophone had paid of. The whole of (Kiplings) delivered a moving, impressive Christopher Threshie, should be Year 7 raised the standards again to sing and well executed account of ‘Tourettes Lean on Me, again the audience joined commended for all his eforts in the Syndrome’ and his personal experience Chapel Services this year. in and the atmosphere was magical. of living with it. Finally, Georgia Lello Mr Stubberfeld had written a clever (Roberts) spoke with vigour and fervour Sports talent contributed to our win: arrangement to allow each of the Houses on the ‘Pressures on the Snapchat especially Football (Intermediate and to sing in turn. The judges declared Generation’. Junior), Netball (Senior) and Under 15s. Speakers to be the winners for Year 7. For the second year running we took frst The Intermediate and Senior competitors place at Sports Day. The fnal results were: Jessie Daubeny, had researched their topics well. Lizzy Well done to our seven participants in the Lizzie Stuart and Dorothy Beales frst, Stuart (Kiplings) talked about sugar and Apprentice Challenge. with Charlie’s Angels a close second its efects, which was both informative (Luke Hosking, Jack Wood, Joel Wise, and entertaining. The Senior winner was Roberts and William Wilkins). Darius Mirsadeghi (Roberts), who gave a highly entertaining and personal talk on It was a rollercoaster year for Roberts. Thank you to Russ Pay of Bloomsburys the topic of ‘Competitive vs Cooperative’, We returned in September riding high at Biddenden for donating the recording his argument illustrated with many on a wave of euphoria (and with aching studio prize, and to Photo Me Gorgeous amusing anecdotes about his experiences arms) after lifting the prestigious Jessel for donating the photography session. of being a twin. Shield high on Speech Day. After our 20 INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS

welcome assembly where we introduced look forward to handing the reins over in lead guitar and Ms Gee on vocals. It is the new Heads of House the competitive September and will be a ferce and loyal encouraging that the audience did not season got of to a fying start with an member of the House of stage from now leave the room as we performed ‘Go Your excellent team building session. New on. Own Way’ which seemed to give them leaders (Daniel Yussuf, James Lautch and that option. Judging by our subsequent Thanks Roberts, it’s been a blast! Jack Wood) excelled in their new roles by performance in Chapel, perhaps ‘Losing encouraging younger pupils and showing My Religion’ would have been more the caring ethos of the House that Speakers appropriate. has become afectionately nicknamed Speakers opened the year with a great ‘Hufepuf’. Aaron Monk deservedly won the Red start, winning 70 points in the Gravity Nose Day fancy dress as Donkey Kong, Before long we were screaming and Kart competition. Under the stewardship with the Tardis taking the staf prize. cheering our way through our frst of Antonia Brattle, Emily Bristow, Rumour has it that it may reappear in a Damilola Oyenekan, Sam Hewes, competition, tug-o-war. Never our strong fancy dress competition some time in the Joseph Holland, Joshua Leaper and point, we soon came back fghting ft future… or past. and limbering up to defend our title as Alex Truelove, we came back from the the fve year unbeaten champions of summer determined to regain the Jessel In sports, we won the Junior and Senior Public Speaking and defend we did; an Shield from Roberts, who had ‘borrowed’ Rugby, with a second in Girls’ Hockey outstanding team efort saw Roberts it for 12 months. and Rounders. The Senior boys also won snatch the trophy once again and we have the Soccer, whilst the Intermediates and Cameron Manchester’s pumpkin was vowed to never let the title slip from our Juniors demonstrated the need for just a a vegetable to behold! Over 35 kg of clutches! little coaching. This may be extended to cucurbit won us another 30 points and their Maths also, following a third place As the year progressed it remained a with a second in the pupil’s tug of war in this challenge. The next competition close fght between the three Houses and a win for the staf team, we looked we had expected to win, but achieved and after a shameful defeat at the House forward to points accruing. only a draw in Bridge Building… but we’ll Shout competition we clawed back Alex Truelove captained our Public get over it. our dignity and pride in Competitive Speaking team in which Bethany Chapel. William Wilkins once again led D’Rosario won the Year 7/8 category and On Sports Day we achieved second place an awesome team to explore the story of Louis Beneventi and Felix McCoy were with Joseph Holland leading from the ‘The Good Shepherd’ complete with a as usual entertaining and animated… front, very ably backed up others too surreal sheep story! By now the Year 11s in that order. Our next opportunity to numerous to mention. Many thanks to and other Year 12s were really starting make noise was in the House Shout, in all participants whether they came frst to get into the House spirit and it fast which a win was inevitable. The younger second or third, as every place scored became a fantastically competitive year. Speakers continued well with a win in points. I am truly grateful to all the pupils who Battle of the Bands, when James Clark, really put their heart and soul into the Well done to the entire House, as at some Natalie Whyte and Warwick Crewe- House competitions this year; you know point last academic year you contributed Brown gave a great rendition of Vance who you are. to our points. I hope you enjoyed the Joy’s ‘Rip Tide’. Bobbie Dervish-Hussien, many competitions that are on ofer Sadly, it was to be Kiplings year to reign Connie Dervish-Hussien, Emily Bristow, and many thanks to Mrs Digby for her victorious and congratulations to them. Antonia Brattle and Adam Kirkbright (in organisational and creative skills. The fght for 2015 begins. It is with even drag) recreated the ‘Spice Girls on Speed’ greater sadness that 2014-15 was to be and Sam Hewes fronted our own version Congratulations to Kiplings. Enjoy the my last year steering the Roberts ship; I of Fleetwood Mac with some excellent shield this year.

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21 H e unt THE PRICE OF FREEDOM r Freedom is everything and nothing to Yet even so, man continues to try to right to kill. It is an issue that has every one of us whom is touched by it. tame the beast of freedom that has always presented itself, like a coin with It is a word on the breath of the wind. It never been tamed. He tries to crush two faces, each mouthing two diferent is a hero that rides bare back on a sun what is desirable because he is a slave ideas about freedom, but never really kissed beach, arms out-stretched. It is an to materialism. listening to the other side. American patriot trying to become every Freedom, now has a price to it. But To use another metaphor, imagine a little bit closer to the bold American what is this price? How can the once door that, for many, many years had Eagle which soars on the horizon. It is invaluable right to everyone and lay frmly shut as people shied away the last sane thought of a soldier as he everything, be priced? What could from it, afraid to let its contents of true charges into battle, guns blazing and a possibly come as a cost when it is freedom, spill out into this world. And mind blitzed by explosions, where right something that cannot be valued in behind this door lies questions about and wrong are blurred into one single gold or bank notes? Or reduced to a life, freedom and many other things act. Yet it is also to have mustard on symbol? This is a question that has that are locked away because they would toast, to express why you think Harry given the philosophers, who have paint our world with the colour red - the Styles’ new hair cut is pathetic, or why long since gone to their graves, red of fre and fury, of the blood of those the infernal racket created by some sleepless nights. who scream for its release. outdated pop artist, of their head on Freedom’s price is hard to measure, If freedom has a price, surely it has drugs, is literally hell on a record. It is or value. In recent months, the ‘Je limits, too? But if we say freedom is your right, it is my right, it is everyone’s Suis Charlie’ publication has tackled not priceless, then there must be a but no-one’s right. Freedom is the most the idea that freedom should be just limit on what the price can be. The natural element left in our manufactured that. Free. Here, however, the price deaths of those associated with the existence that is plagued by sky scrapers, of freedom to write what they chose newspaper organisation were tragic a world alien to the trees that once was the loss of human life; the French and disgusting, the upset and uproar shaded us and with forest foors now newspaper exercised its right to speak caused brought on a phenomenal blackened with pavements. as they will and others exercised their fght for the freedom of free speech. 22 E REVIEW LITERACY ssa y r PRIZE WINNER 2015 The words of freedom the remaining about freedom; maybe there is no lead to the destruction of your own journalists spoke forever sing in some way to actually understand the price freedom, or others. Freedom is nothing distorted and out-of-tune melody of freedom. For freedom is forever more than a concept used to bring crying out for the right to write and desirable, but never truly defned. In hope. It is used to free the slaves, and breathe and think. the dictionary, a collection of words let people speak their minds. And as a try to defne it, like any other noun, Yet, the spirit for freedom of speech result, people will perish with the land trying desperately to thread together has trampled upon the Muslim’s right they thought for, and people will fall to an idea. “The power or right to think, of belief. In expressing their views the dirt they came from in its name. act and say as one wants.” Yet, is that and opinions the journalists have I believe Freedom is invaluable and disrespectfully treated the Muslim truly freedom? Is freedom so vague priceless, like the oxygen in any faith, placing the prophet Muhammad and interpretable that it is acceptable person’s lungs, like the jewels that sprawled across the front cover like to disrespect others in the abuse of crown a midnight sky and the amber he was some article on page 3 of The freedom? Surely the freedom of people Sun. The Muslim faith was insulted to go out and die for it, chanting of a sunrise. screaming and bleeding, is not the by this expression of ‘free will’ and the Freedom is the death of belief, and the same freedom that allows someone newspaper violated their beliefs. And so birth of hatred. in retaliation, Muslim extremists violated to put a knife to another’s throats. Is their right to exist. The metaphorical killing freedom? And if killing is not Freedom is, in short, everything. door is now ripped of its hinges. freedom, then what is? How can one action be done by one person because And I can promise this. We will And yet, a door that no longer traps they have the freedom to do it, but continue to fght and exist in its name. the room full of freedom, leaves us reduce the freedom of another? more confused than we started. It Till the day freedom dies with us. feels as if we are no closer to grasping It seems that, the price of freedom, is and understanding the price of freedom. Confusing, I know. But to be freedom. But perhaps this is the truth free is to take a risk, a risk that could Isobel Sherlock, Year 12 23 CareEssay ‘NEVBY’ Written by Natalie Ward

There’s a little brick house that resides gates of the park, running my hands “Nevby McKoy,”. at the end of Knox Street. Some people over the snow that had settled on “Nevby? That’s a stupid name!” swear that the house was haunted. top of it overnight. I dusted it of, Not that they have any evidence, of watching it glisten as it foated down “Well, what’s your name?” I snapped course. It was a dull house and no onto the snow that already littered the back. one was ever seen leaving the house; pavement. I fnally pushed open the “Percy.” many believed that evil spirits were the cold metal entrance gate and walked only occupants and so people would towards my bench, a very old wooden “That’s a stupid name,” I replied, desperately avoid going anywhere near bench with chipping mustard yellow smirking at him. He blew smoke in my the house. I guess that’s the reason paint. Sure, it was ugly and it gave me a face in response. “So why’re you here? why I had no friends. I was the girl splinter every now and then, but it was Don’t you have friends?” Percy asked, who lived in the creepy brick house worth it, because it was my safe place. dropping cigarette to ground and at the end of Knox Street. Although I I began to approach the bench, only to squishing it with the sole of his shoe. knew this, every now and then I felt stop suddenly in my tracks, noticing “I’m home-schooled.” Lie. I dropped obliged to let the world know that that there was a boy sitting in my seat. out the moment I fnished Year Nine. it was indeed human beings that There was snow on his dark brown occupied the House. hair and his eyes were so blue that they “So?” He looked at me confused. resembled the colour of sapphire. His I slipped on my boots and made my “So, no, I don’t have any friends.” smile was pure and genuine, despite way to the door. My father sat in his Truth. I’ve never had a friend. the lit cigarette that hung carelessly in- room staring at the wall whilst slowly between his lips. The scent of smoke “I’ll be your friend,” he said teasingly. taking sips of whisky from a glass. contaminated the air around him, yet I “Shut up!” I hit him playfully and we “I’m going out Dad!” I shouted after did not turn away. both chuckled. reaching the door. Yet I was ignored, “That’s my seat,” I stated. “I’ve been just like I always am. Percy lit another cigarette, balancing coming here since I was six.” I stand it between his lips, leaning back on The cold winter wind hit my skin, still, my eyes unwavering from his. the bench. He let out a puf of smoke sending chills down my spine, causing “What are you? Twelve? You can’t own before turning his head towards me. me to squeeze my jacket tighter a park bench!” he replied. “Tell that to “So, why are you called Nevby?” he around my body. The fufy white the park manager!” He scofed at this, asked before placing the cancer stick snow crunched beneath my feet. As I scooting over to the right corner of the back into his mouth. walked, I found myself thinking about bench and patting the spot next to him, my father and how he always sat in his “I don’t know. My dad chose it. I was “We can share it.” room, drinking some form of alcohol supposed to be called Norah, but my and muttering curse words to himself. I rolled my eyes, tempted to wipe the mum died whilst giving birth so he I wondered what it would’ve been like smug expression right of his face. But picked out a new one.” I shrugged, if my mother was still around. Would I sat next to him anyway because it was fghting the urge to grab the cigarette he have been better if she survived 17 the only place I felt safe at and the boy straight out of his mouth. I really hate years earlier instead of me? All of these couldn’t be that threatening. those things. thoughts and questions were buzzing “What’s your name?” he questioned, “That’s weird!” There’s silence for a around in my mind. placing the cigarette between his lips while as I searched for something to I stopped outside the rusty metal and breathing in. say. You see, I couldn’t just change 24 PRIZE WINNER 2015 REVIEW LITERACY

the subject completely; that’d make it “Yeah, I think so. I got my Dad’s genes, he needs to deal with and you need to seem like I was avoiding the topic, as but I wouldn’t want to look like my deal with your problems.” if I was hiding something, but I didn’t mum,” I responded. Rather than curly I thought about everything he said. like the topic at all. I fnally settled on red hair and pretty green orbs, I had continuing with the issue of my name. straight, short black locks that just I knew he was right. I had a choice, reached the place where my neck and an option. I had the ability to go. I “I have this theory,” I eventually chin connected. I also had boring began to nod and I didn’t give a second said, turning my body to Percy, and brown eyes. My skin was an olive thought about what I was doing. I at the sound of my voice, he did the colour and, unlike my mother, it was snatched my bag of of the park bench same. “The theory is that my name is covered with blemishes and spots. and began to sprint back home. I didn’t supposed to be short for ‘never born’.” even glance at Percy as I left. I left him “Why not?” he asked. “Why would you think that?” sitting on the park bench alone in the “Because I would remind my Dad of snow. “Because my Dad thinks it’s my fault her.” that my Mum died. He resents me for I never saw Percy again. I never saw that. I guess in a certain way it was my “So?” my father again, either. They were fault, but not completely. He’s ignored “So he wouldn’t want to be around both out of my life. Whether it was me my whole life and I don’t think my me.” something I had wanted or not, I mother would’ve liked that.” I began did not know. I soon began to realise “So?” I didn’t respond. He pinches fddling with my hands as I muttered though, that my decision was wrong. the next few words, “But that doesn’t the bridge of his nose in frustration, I realised that I had done to my father matter, I suppose.” “Nevby, you really can’t do that.” exactly what he had done to me. Every “What was her name?” he questioned, “Do what?” I replied and Percy sighs. day, I went to the park leaving him obviously interested in the subject “Act like you have no control. You do. to grieve in his little room. I never of my deceased mother and hateful You can get out of that house. You paid him any attention and then, father. have every right to do so. Your Dad, one day, I was gone. I had even done the same to Percy. I left him alone “Caitlyn Alexandra McKoy or with he has no control. No power. He’s without a thought and I think that was her maiden name Caitlyn Alexandra stuck in there and he can’t turn things around or go back in time or make Picket. I’ve seen pictures of her. I can my biggest regret. Never getting to anything better. But you can. Stop show you if you want.” He nodded and say thank you, or even goodbye, and acting like such a victim. Stop being so I pulled my wallet out. The moment leaving Percy alone, like I had done to pretentious.” That stung. I opened the brown leather wallet, my father and as my father had done my mother’s picture appeared. Her “Are you defending my Dad?” I asked. to me… untamable, curly ginger hair cascaded My hands began to shake from anger. down her back and her green eyes Natalie Ward, Year 9 “Of course I’m not defending your gleamed like emeralds. Her ivory dad. He’s overreacting. Obviously, skin was pure and clear with no it’s painful and life changing for your imperfections in sight. spouse to die, but it’s been seventeen “She’s very pretty,” he said, examining years and he’s shutting you out. That’s the photograph. his own problem, though. Something 25 MATHS

Senior Team Challenge At Bethany, pupils are encouraged to take part in the Maths Challenge competitions. These are National competitions held every year, both for individuals and for teams. On 26th November, Mrs Thorpe took a team of four Sixth Form mathematicians to take part in the regional heat of the Senior Team Mathematics Challenge at Bromley. Congratulations to all Year 7 for taking part for their eforts: In total, 33 teams entered the competition, so enthusiastically. from a wide range of schools, including Bronze: Ren Miyoshi, James Cox, Joseph some very academic schools from the South Eggs-cellent Easter Bennett, Charlotte Zou, Ryu East. Quirk, Lizzie Stuart, Adam There were three rounds; a group round, Egg Challenge Wilkinson, Sam Butler, Charlie a cross-number round and a relay. Our Carpenter, Sam Marshall and At the end of the Spring Term, the team worked very hard trying to solve some Polina Chernous. Mathematics department once again challenging problems. challenged Year 8 pupils to make an Silver: William Cunningham, Reuben When all the points were totalled, Bethany innovative box for a small Easter egg, based Hill, Aidan McHugh, Emma School had come a very respectable 13th on geometric shapes. Askew and Ines Veyry. place out of the 33 schools that took part. The rules were that the pupils had to make Best in Year 9: Ren Miyoshi Congratulations to the team for a really a box which would hold an egg securely, and Best in Year 10: Aidan McHugh great efort. Certifcates were awarded to Jay the egg had to be visible. Best in Year 11: Leon Li Lee, Lillian Lee, Ryan Zhang and Jerry He. Everyone who took part made a good attempt; the results were imaginative and Best in School: Leon Li Senior Maths Challenge many were very unusual. Congratulations to everyone who took part. Prizes were awarded to Preye Wabote and In third place was Speakers, Roberts came On 6th November, 25 Sixth Form pupils William Riley who came joint second, and second, and in frst place Kiplings. took part in the very demanding individual to Harrison Riddiford who took frst prize. Senior Maths Challenge. Pupils answer 25 Special congratulations must go to Leon Li puzzling multiple choice questions, which The Mathematics department would like to and Zak Ferguson for achieving high enough usually require logic as well as a good congratulate everyone who took part. marks to be awarded Gold certifcates. Both grounding in mathematics. Everyone who Zak and Leon were invited to take part in the took part should be congratulated for their Junior Maths Challenge next round of the challenge. eforts. Only a few pupils at Bethany have ever won a Gold certifcate, especially in the Earlier this term, 30 pupils from Year 7 and Year 9 Tower Building Senior competition, so huge congratulations 8 entered the Junior Maths Challenge. The Challenge must go to Lillian Lee. questions were particularly challenging this year and yet three pupils successfully Gustave Eifel had steel, the Egyptians Bronze: Nengi Wabote, Jay Lee achieved awards. had stone, but when confronted with the Silver: Ryan Zhang, Jerry He, Nicky Everyone who took part added an extra point task of building a tower, Year 9 were only Chen, Seav Meng Ing to their total for the House competition. ofered newspaper and sellotape. It is, Gold: Lillian Lee however, surprising what you can achieve Finn Williamson was awarded a certifcate for with ingenuity coupled with a hefty serving Best in Year 12: Lillian Lee the ‘Best Result in Year 7’ and Thomas Maltby of determination. A winning team of Max Best in Year 13: Nengi Wabote is recipient of a Silver Certifcate. Harrison, Sebastian Greaves, Thomas John Yoon must be congratulated for Best in School: Lillian Lee Connell and Teddy Hutchinson; using achieving the standard required for a Gold just fve sheets of newspaper and 50cm Certifcate. He is also awarded ‘Best in Year of sellotape, made a tower 168cm tall that Year 7 Christmas 8’ and ‘Best in School’. supported a golf ball. They also get credit for Competition When the points for each House were pushing the boundaries and making an even added up, Roberts came frst, followed by taller 200cm tower but it did not hold the Can you draw a fve-pointed star with just Speakers and then Kiplings. These points golf ball aloft. fve straight lines? This was the frst task have already been added in to the House In terms of design, the prize goes to Abi that Year 7 had to do in their Christmas totals. Bristow, Noa Falvert, Susan Warren and Mia Mathematics Competition last week. Other Congratulations to everyone who took part. Tianyi for the most aesthetically pleasing tasks included estimating the length of one construction, which also reached 110 cm minute and the volume of one of Father Christmas’ wellington boots. Intermediate Maths high. The Maths department was impressed with the way all pupils tackled the task and Winners of the tasks: Challenge worked in teams to a strict time limit. ‘Just a Minute’: Eddie Barnes Yallowley On Thursday 5th February 2015, 66 Mrs Jo Digby and Mrs Sue Thorpe ‘The Fallen Christmas Tree’: Alexander Hill pupils from Years 9, 10 and 11 entered ‘The Star’: Ben Scott the Intermediate Maths Challenge. The Joint Heads of Maths ‘Santa’s Welly’: Dylan Harley following pupils were awarded certifcates 26 SCIENCE

The Science department’s year began with the sad news of the passing of Norris, / SCIENCE MATHS our talismanic axolotl, who was a beloved member of the department for many pupils and a frm favourite amongst visitors to the School, both young and old. His departure left a big hole and he has been very much missed... Big Bang But Science must go on and it has been another exciting year in the department. Following on from the success of last year’s National STEM Competition fnalists, this year we decided to take a full trip to the Nobel Prize Winner maintenance team gives an idea of just how Big Bang Fair at the NEC in Birmingham impressive it was. Cameron Manchester in and, despite the somewhat tedious journey, In February’s Pengelly Society event, the Year 10 managed to grow a pumpkin with a the event itself proved to be an exciting guest speaker, Professor Sir Tim Hunt, circumference of 208cm and weighing in at afair. The pupils experienced a vast array gave a fascinating and stimulating talk an incredible 70kg (155lb)!!! Very well done of demonstrations and exhibits, from on his Nobel Prize winning work on the indeed to Cameron. colossal explosions to nano-scale robotics mechanisms of cell division and how our and everything in between, and every one of understanding of this could one day lead The Year Ahead them came away inspired. to a cure for cancer. Our A level scientists in particular learnt a great deal about this We are already very excited about next year Space Biology important area of research, and about the as, there’ll be a whole host of new trips scientifc process in general, and it certainly and activities taking place in Science. To gave them a lot of food for thought as they name just a few, we will be taking the Year consider their future careers. 7s and 8s to Wild Wood in Herne Bay to study adaptation in plants and animals, the Pumpkins! Year 10 pupils will be going to Dungeness nuclear power station, and there’ll be lots As ever, there have been plenty of of new and exciting competitions for the competitions running in the department pupils to get enthused about. throughout the year, the highlight being, without a shadow of a doubt, the pumpkin growing competition. Pupils (and staf!) Happy Ending were issued with a pumpkin seed and were Oh, and as for the hole left by Norris’s asked to keep a photo journal of the growth departure? Well, we welcomed not one but of their pumpkins over a six month period. SIX brand new axolotls into the department Once the time was up, the pumpkins were in the spring. Please do feel free to come judged on several criteria, including size, and visit them next time you’re here! shape, colour, texture, journal quality and, of course, weight. The standard of entry was phenomenally high but there was one clear Mr James Vickerman winner... the fact that the winning entry had to be brought to School by THREE of the Head of Science

In May a group of A level biologists made the trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester, having been invited by the Wellcome Trust to take part in flming some videos on Space Biology. The pupils had a great time performing a range of diferent experiments focusing on the efects of conditions in space and on other planets on the development of living organisms. If you are interested to fnd out more please do visit bigpictureeducation.com/space to see the videos for yourself. 27 MUSIC REPORT

A Faure into the Music School...

Just about the time the Kendons were considering how to start a school in Curtisden Green, Gabriel Faure was receiving his fnal lessons from the great Camille Saint-Saens before venturing forth on his musical career in 1866. Who knows which of our musical pupils, in this and recent years, are about to embark on a similar amazing adventure? Our two Year 13 trumpeters, Amelia Brett and Emily Bristow, reminded us of this possibility right at the start of the year in the Autumn Informal Concert. Emily started the evening of with Neruda’s trumpet concerto, and Amelia ended it with Eric Ball’s Woodland Song. This gave inspiration to our other soloists that evening, demonstrating what can be achieved by determined, regular practising. Our Year 7 curriculum has undergone a major overhaul this year, with an increased practical element refecting the enthusiastic and active approach of the year group. Bethany’s Got Talent saw opportunity for them to demonstrate their singing and band skills, each taking a verse before combining all together at the end. For Christmas, they reappeared again, further strengthening their singing credentials. Other highlights of Christmas were a performance of the frst movement of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto by Seav Meng Ing and Henry Sylow, ably supported by Lizzie Stuart on Continuo part. Joseph Wolfe, our violin teacher, has gone on to teach Seav and Henry the rest of the work, which is a marvellous achievement! Jessie Daubeny and Thomas Lee performed White Blank Page and Mr Chapter’s cello ensemble The School’s history is never far from the Music School’s work and arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem was simply divine. our annual Remembrance Service is one of those occasions where How could last Christmas pass of without a compilation from it comes to prominence. This year the main choral work was Greg Frozen, excellently directed by Miss Johnson, and a rendition of the Gilpin’s Instrument of Peace, with its repeated ffths echoed in controversial Feed the World? Amelia’s poignant rendition of the Last Post. A similar eerie mood setting was achieved at Scholars’ Evening, where the music scholars performed Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question; those of you Georgia Lello and Natalie Whyte’s rendition of Sweater Weather at who read last year’s Bethanian may recall Mr S was already lining the Spring Informal Concert has put them on a great run of quality this one up then. Unusually, though, our scholarly group had one songs, and David Melville-Jones’ Eight Days a Week was a lovely major diference from Ives’ original. Normally, a solo trumpet sets contrast from some of our more serious items. Our guitar teacher, the questions and three futes discuss the answer. In our version Grant Tunbridge, has been as enthusiastic as ever in preparing however we had a solo fute and three trumpets to discuss the all his pupils for public performance. The moment of the night, answer! Rae Franklin joining our Scholar’s scheme this year has though, was Mr Fish’s Trumpet Quartet performance of Bohemian been a welcome addition to our instrumental palette, ably taught by Rhapsody. In between national brass competitions and her lead Lianna Jefery. After such a heavy beginning, the end of the evening role in this group, Emily Bristow found time to get a place at Trinity was balanced by a light-hearted version of The Entertainer with studying trumpet next year; all this whilst preparing a score for the strong string leads from Lizzie Stuart and Dorothy Beales. frst section of the flm Up!, which she later recorded with her band

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on location in Chatham. Year 7 were not left out here either, with This summer we say goodbye to Miss Suzy Johnson. Suzy workshops on upper and lower strings, plus a series of ensemble joined the Music School four years ago, initially to help organise brass composition sessions. This led to our annual fanfare instrumental timetables and lunchtime activities. Her natural ability competition, the winners being revealed at Speech Day. as a classroom teacher soon shone through and it wasn’t long before she was teaching regularly in a classroom environment. For the last Our big two musical items of the year, however, were Sweeney two years she has been training on the School Direct Scheme and Todd and the totally contrasting Faure Requiem. Sweeney required will shortly qualify with a PGCE. Her thorough and professional much preparation of the singers, excellently masterminded by approach puts many more experienced teachers in the shade and Emily Steventon. Her detailed knowledge of technique coupled for she has made a far greater contribution to the life of the School enthusiasm for the music led our principals to be fully prepared for than her course required. We wish her well for the future as she the challenges the score required. Meanwhile, back in the Music continues her teaching career in Tunbridge Wells. Pupil leavers this School, the Orchestra were getting to grips with the professional parts required in the pit. I’m particularly grateful to Allan Ellingworth, our Saxophone teacher, and Richmond Stockwell, our drum teacher, for their support in preparing the pupils. Putting this all together in the fnal performance required the excellent directing skills of Miss Johnson who overcame difcult sight lines with ease. Bethany and Brenchley Choral Societies combined once again for their annual concert of singing. This year the home leg was ably accompanied by Mr Jefery Gray, organist of Goudhurst Church. The Brenchley leg saw the very welcome return of previous pupil Will Scott, who is currently studying at the Royal College of Music. Singing heroes of the year included Antonia Brattle who has been a faithful member of School Choir for the last seven years. Her enthusiasm for such a wide repertoire of musical styles is an example to all pupils, particularly to the Year 7 group who coped so well with the Latin and French texts.

year include four stalwarts of the Music School: Lizzie Stuart, whose The Summer Informal Concert gave an opportunity to air Year expert continuo playing will be sorely missed, Amelia Brett, whose 10 compositions based on Indian music. All agreed the unique GCSE composition will remain as one of the most poignant written, combination of Indian scale, Caribbean rhythms and western Emily Bristow, as she embarks on further musical training, and notation gave rise to interesting harmonies combined with a jazz Antonia Brattle, a source of much energy, enthusiasm and direction fusion feel. Nothing could quite prepare an audience, however, for many. We wish them well in echoing the progress made by for the unique version of the Moonlight Sonata performed at the Faure 150 years ago. Summer Concert; the idea of playing the piece as a tag performance came from a YouTube clip of the masters. Many thanks to Katie Mr Gareth Stubberfeld Slowgrove and Richard Fagg, our keyboard teachers, for joining in this mad adventure! Head of Music

29 ‘Steps to stardom’

Jack Wood On Saturday 13th December, Mr and Mrs Healy had the DRAMA very great pleasure of attending a superb performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at one of London’s RADA theatres. Jack Wood from our Upper Sixth had been & studying at the world-renowned centre of excellence for over a year and this performance was both the fnal assessment THEATRE and also the culmination of his extraordinary commitment to a most arduous acting and singing course. Happily, Jack passed with fying colours and now holds a level 4 Associate Diploma in Performing Arts in addition to RADA Bronze and Silver Shakespeare Certifcates.

James Clarke What a year for Bethany Drama! Audiences were in equal parts Year 9 pupil James Clarke wants nothing more than to be an actor. enthralled and terrifed when watching February’s performance Now he is one step closer, having recently signed with not one, but of Sweeney Todd, which showcased just how talented actors and two agencies. Spotlight is a casting agency that has blockbusters actresses of all ages are here at Bethany. such as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Imitation Game under its The high standard was met again in the Junior Production with belt, while Happy Feet, based in Tunbridge Wells, is a modelling the heart-warming Annie Jr. The wonderful cast gave two excellent agency with a similarly impressive repertoire of clients. performances this year, demonstrating excellent commitment and James has never been shy about displaying his talents in School. drive throughout rehearsals which most certainly paid of! Although only in Year 9, his credits here include major roles in The actors and actresses were confdent, energetic, and extremely two of our School Productions (Sweeney Todd and Seussical) and professional throughout both performances, resulting in great in 2014 he won the opportunity to record a song in a recording entertainment for all audience members. studio thanks to an outstanding solo performance in ‘Bethany’s Got Talent’, Bethany’s own spin on the ITV favourite.

LAMDA We wish James every success in his acting endeavours and will continue to watch and support his career as opportunities arrive. Once again, LAMDA proved to be an extremely successful activity at Bethany. Thanks to the tuition of Guildhall trained actress Alison Fielding, Bethany pupils achieved an incredible 100% pass rate. Not just passes either; every single one of the pupils who took part was awarded either a merit or distinction. The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom and began ofering speech examinations to the public in the 1880s. It is now the UK’s largest drama awarding body and we look forward to continue to support it, with equally spectacular performances from those taking part next year.

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Stratford-upon-Avon After the Easter break, Miss Boyle and Gap Assistant, Mim, took the Year 13 Drama and Theatre Studies pupils to Stratford- upon-Avon for an A level study trip. After seeing Frantic Assembly’s acclaimed production of Othello in January, the focus of the trip was to explore the original performance conditions of this Shakespearian tragedy. The pupils benefted from a lecture and workshop at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, seeing ‘The Jew of Malta’ by the RSC and visiting the house in which the great William Shakespeare was born.

Miss Saigon Not content with just taking the pupils studying drama to the theatre, Bethany has introduced another generation to the spectacularly moving and hauntingly memorable world of Miss Saigon and they were not disappointed. The general feeling of the group of Sixth Formers who were wined and dined at Pizza Hut and then royally entertained in the Prince Edward Theatre was that it was the best show in London.

Not only were the lead vocalists absolutely superb but the acting and the dancing were second-to-none.

Coupling our showcase Productions with plenty of inspirational trips to the theatre, and visits from stellar actors and theatre troupes throughout the year, it’s no wonder that this year saw Bethany pupils achieving success at School and beyond.

Miss Sarah Boyle Head of Drama

31 32 Another excellent set of public examination Textiles, has seen this component of the Mark Turnbull. Our Art Scholars showcased results which saw no less than 17 pupils arts continue to fourish and many of the their all aspects of their work at the annual achieve 100% for various aspects of their large scale pieces of work her groups have Scholars’ Evening. assessment exhibitions was a great way to produced can be seen adorning various start the year. Shortly after, Year 13 pupil areas of the School. Creative Education Day saw a highly & DESIGN ART Piers Muiry secured the Silver medal at motivated and enthusiastic group of Year 5 The Textiles groups visited the Knitting and the John Downton Exhibition (a show pupils visit us from neighbouring primary Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace while which showcases the very best work being schools. They spent the day producing very the photographers went to the Natural produced in schools in the South East). efective, large scale watercolours in the History Museum and the National Portrait This year 38 schools submitted 332 pictures style of the artist Odilon Redon. Gallery. They also enjoyed a workshop at and as part of his prize, Piers Muiry’s the Wildlife Heritage Foundation capturing outstanding portrait of his grandfather Miss Rachel Rayner continues to get the images of big cats. Year 11, 12 and 13 pupils was justifably exhibited at the Turner very best out of our ceramicists and the visited the British Museum to resource a Contemporary Gallery in Margate for a quality of this work across all Year Groups project based on ‘Creative Cultures’. month making it the third piece of Bethany impresses all who see it. Our technician Art work in consecutive years to be selected Old Bethanian and professional Ellie Stanley, who succeeded Lucy for this particular exhibition. This work photographer Mark Turnbull ran Willsher in April 2013, kept all areas of the was also awarded the ‘People’s Prize’ as the Portraiture workshops for the A level department running smoothly with her most popular single piece of Art work at the groups. 23 Year 12 and 13 pupils spent a calm, unassuming efciency. Downton. hugely enjoyable four days in Rome over the February half term, with Thomas May The department continues to move forward. Mr Peter Norgrove Miss Nicola Brown, now in her second year winning the Photography competition that and appointed to the Art staf to deliver ran over the four days and was judged by Head of Art

Brendton Theunissen - Year 13 Evie Davis - Year 13

Georgia Langley - Year 11 Halina Markiewicz - Year 11

33 Gabriel Walker - Year 13

Emma Askew - Year 11

Charlie Deane - Year 12

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Harvey Bennett - Year 8 Hope Whiteley - Year 8

Leon Li - Year 11 Heather Armstrong - Year 11

Immy Oakes - Year 12 Nengi Wabote - Year 13 Isobel Macqueen - Year 11

35 Laura Graham - Year 13

Oliver Lane - Year 11 Olivia Shelton - Year 8

Phoebe Mills - Year 12 Poppy Sadler - Year 12

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Rome ‘15 The Rome Party Rome Photo Competition Winner

National Portrait Gallery The British Museum Turner Contemporary

Year 8 Natural Forms Year 10 Creative Cultures: Klyde Moradeyo, Kaitie Ford and Sean Evelegh

Rowan Parker-Renwick - Year 8

Alice Lo - Year 12 Adam Wilkinson - Year 11 Ben Clements - Year 8

37 What another great year we’ve had in Design Technology.

The workshop has been very full all year with our hard working GCSE, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth groups and the variety and quality of projects produced, including many electric guitars and guitar stands, has been amazing. Pupils have learned a great variety of new skills, and put them to good use as you can see in these fantastic photographs. The quality of this year’s work really has been amazing.

Mr Marcus Norman Head of Design Technology

Charlie Deane - Year 12

Thomas Lee - Year 11

Oliver Craggs - Year 11

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Thomas Sostrom - Year 11 Charlie Clarke - Year 12 David Ojewumi - Year 11

Joel Wise - Year 11 Adam Thompson – Year 11

Oliver Lane - Year 10 Henry Beams - Year 11 Oliver Tutt Year 11

Kipp Popert Emma Askew David Coupe Nick Stannard Year 12 Year 11 Year 11 Year 12

39 Miss Nicola Brown Miss Nicola Teacher Art and Textiles research in regards to visual stimuli to work. enrich their The younger years held their own and were very creative in producing group wall hangings, masks, pillows, and t-shirts that are currently displayed in the department. Textiles was a hive of activity and excitement this year and the pupils worked hard to produce amazingly vibrant and creative work. produced but the quality of that work. This was very inspirational for the younger years and gave them all something to aim towards for their own development. The annual visit to the Knitting and Stitching Show in London, as well as an exciting trip to Rome for the Year 12 and 13s, really inspired the pupils to push their work further as they were able to gather a wide selection of The Textiles department continued to blossom this year as we had a very talented group of pupils tackling the all it had tocourse and offer. The Year 13s led the way in not only the sheer volume of work that they Year 7 Group Work Year

TEXTILES 40 TEXTILES

Anna Burcharth - Year 12

Alice Lo - Year 12 Gabriel Walker - Year 13

Connie Dervish-Hussein - Year 13 41 Immy Oakes - Year 12 Nengi Wabote - Year 13

Bobbie Dervish-Hussein - Yr 13 Poppy Sadler - Year 12

Laura Graham - Year 13 42 TEXTILES

Year 8 T-Shirt Designs

Year 7 Group Work

Year 7 Group Work 43 TECHNOLOGY

We celebrated a number of successes in the Food Technology department this year. The GCSE and AS pupils completed some outstanding pieces of practical work.

The AS task this year was to design and make a product suitable for a winter range in a supermarket. The three pupils in the class worked very hard to develop some innovative favour Thara Brunt – Thai Chicken Satay Dorothy Beales – Tomato and Feta combinations and to create some interesting dessert products with Chestnut Sauce and Naan bread Mufns within this brief. Sophie Lowther developed a delicious Winter Peach and Apple Pie; Oliver Morris created a cheesecake with a fapjack base, cherry compote and a cherry cheesecake flling; and Polina Fedosova designed a delicious Winter Berry Pavlova with a cheeky cream liqueur element to the cream.

We had a bumper number of GCSE pupils this year, tackling a wide range of design tasks. Some of the fnal products were of an exceptionally high quality and showed fair and imagination Emily Raj – Poached Pear Caramel Sean Evelegh – Sushi Tarts as well as culinary skills. Design tasks ranged from multicultural foods to Café Culture and ensured there were also lovely aromas emanating from the Food Tech room!

Year 10s worked hard to learn as many skills as possible to prepare for Year 11. Since January, they explored pastry, pasta, rice, bread, sauces, vegetarian foods and cakes. Their skills and confdence grew and I am expecting awesome things from them next year!

Yuk Yi Man – Thai Black Rice with Key Stage 3 pupils also worked very well throughout the year. Year Hamzah Atta – Devil’s Food Cake Mango and Orange Sorbet 7 continued to learn the basics of the kitchen; Year 8 completed a bread project and Year 9 looked at multicultural street foods.

The annual Bethany Bake Of competition was well supported and, again, showcased the cake-baking talents of the staf. The Bake Of was won by Miss Rayner, representing Kiplings, who made some amazing biscuits with Roberts in second place and Speakers third. £225 was raised for FareShare.

Hannah Ford – Thai Green Chicken Maddy Todd – Lady GaGa Cake Curry 44 YOUNG ENTERPRISE FOOD TECHNOLOGY / YOUNG ENTERPRISE / YOUNG TECHNOLOGY FOOD

Luminance / Cusp. Samuel Robinson Innovative Product. We made a healthy take on board advice, it might be good! And MD. proft but what I learned the most was the secondly unless the team pulls together the importance of record keeping, organisation company will struggle to move forward. We Our company started the scheme with and using a team fully, in order to keep a achieved so much for the competition in high hopes, bags of energy and tons of company moving forward. such a short space of time, showing us just ideas, some of them really good! Samuel what we could do. Bates was our frst MD and we quickly Surge. Nat Pearson MD. voted ourselves into various roles. Our Anthony Khan, Link Teacher. Looking back, we enjoyed a successful advisors, Neil Williams and Belinda Raitt, year and ended with a proft. Certainly our It has been a pleasure to watch so many attended our weekly meetings and shared highlight was our success in the Company pupils learn valuable lessons about running their wisdom when we asked them, which Competition. At the area heat, held at a business, and not always through success probably wasn’t often enough! Early on Bethany, we not only won the prize for but often through refecting on that they it looked as though we had three core Best Company Report, but we were also might have done, or how they could have products: custom built longboards overseen awarded Best Overall Company, which done something diferently. Over 30 by company member Charlie Deane, a meant we moved onto the County Final. As pupils took part and whilst some didn’t Bethany based computer game designed expected the competition at this level moved last the distance, between them they ran by our own Bill Hutt, and commemorative up not one notch but three, and we didn’t two companies that both fnished with plates to mark the 100th anniversary of the make it any further, but the experience healthy profts. The year fnished with a outbreak of WW1. I became MD in January was invaluable and all those who attended superb ‘Entrepreneurship Masterclass’ when we had a reshufe. By November we enjoyed every minute of it. I would like to day in activities week which all the Lower realized that there was too much talking and thank John Evans, our advisor, for giving up Sixth attended, as well as pupils from two not enough action, we were always on the so much of his time to attend our weekly visiting schools. Three speakers explained cusp of something but never quite there. So meetings, ofer advice in person and by their secrets to success, the keynote speaker we renamed ourselves: Cusp! Reinvigorated e-mail, and support us by being there at being Guy Johnson, one of the Carphone and with the Company Competition in every stage of the competition. John stands WareHouse founders. I am already looking March to plan for, we ordered our plates and down this year after 18 years as a YE advisor forward to seeing what next year’s budding focused on these as our core product. We and I’m sure future Bethany companies entrepreneurs have to ofer! were proud of our performance and we won are going to miss him. For me personally two trophies: Best Trade Stand and Most the lessons I have learnt are twofold. Firstly

45 APPRENTICESHIP CHALLENGE 2015 LORD SUGAR RETIRES

After more years than he cares to remember, Lord Sugar Designing a product, making an inspiring presentation - aka Simon Davies - has fnally decided to pass on the to a Sixth Form assembly and having three back-to-back mantle of chairing the Apprentice Challenge to someone interviews were just some of the challenges they had to else. No more will groups of Year 12 pupils have to respond face. The winner took away a total of £70 in prize money to his witty one-liners, his withering putdowns or his and the competition helped to raise over £350 for charity. bemused scowl. This year’s Apprentice Challenge has seen All contestants deserve praise for the way they entered him put the contestants through fve demanding challenges into the spirit of the competition. The winner of this designed to inspire the candidates to perform at their year’s Apprentice Challenge was the very deserving Sophie best and to raise their game as the challenges got harder. Lowther. 46 PENGELLY SOCIETY

11th September 2014 15th January 2015

The Sixth Form assembled for two wonderful presentations. Eamonn Butler had the Pengelly Society enthralled in his outstanding presentation about visual efects. The evening began with Mr Paul Holmes and Mr Robert Pilbeam giving a brief introduction and then William Scott and Jemima Harris, who left Bethany in July 2014, reported on their Thailand trip, which had been partly sponsored by the Skene Catling Trust. They travelled, worked in an elephant sanctuary and in a school and clearly had a great time. The School is very grateful to the Trust for part-sponsoring these pupils and to Nigel Petrie for adding to the sum available.

Mr Butler’s CV is impressive, including his having headed up animations at Disney, Double Negative flmstudios and now being the Director of Animation at Cinesite in London. He showed us step by step how a variety of visual efects were achieved and how his team put together scenes step by step for movies such as Edge of

Tomorrow and Skyfall. SOCIETY APPRENTICESHIP CHALLENGE / PENGELLY

A Pengelly Society favourite, Mr Butler commented on how much he enjoys speaking here, since the Sixth Form ask him brilliant Members of the group who visited Nepal for four weeks in the questions. Daniel Raji won a prize for asking the best question, summer, accompanied by Dr Marks, Mrs Digby, Mr Cooper and which was, ‘ Do you think that special efects will mean that the True Adventure leader Dave Oakley, gave a dynamic presentation quality of acting will no longer be important?’ on their incredible adventure. The humour, challenges, spirit, fun The meeting could have gone on for another half an hour, such was and scenery animatedly discussed and illustrated, was thoroughly the engagement from the audience! A great evening, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. It was clearly a life changing experience enjoyed by all. for the group who learnt to appreciate their creature comforts more, push past personal barriers and form friendship bonds for life. 26th February 2015

17th October 2014 The Pengelly Society welcomed a Knight! Professor Sir Tim Hunt visited us between meetings in Brussels and Tokyo, to tell us a little The Pengelly Society welcomed Mr Lennox Cato from the BBC series about his life as a scientist and the discovery for which he won the Antiques Roadshow, where he has been the furniture specialist since Nobel Prize in 2001 and was knighted by the Queen in 2006. Pupils 2004. from other schools also attended this rare opportunity to meet such a high profle scientist. Mr Cato owns the Edenbridge Galleries and gave a fascinating insight into the world of antiques by demonstrating through some Headmaster Francie Healy said, “Professor Sir Tim Hunt gave an eclectic pieces he brought along including a miniature drawer set excellent presentation. He pitched the highly technical topic of worth £10,000. His eye for detail and quality was obvious as well as cell division at just the right level for our pupils. His genius was his drive to become successful. He shared with the Sixth Form how matched by his self-efacing humour and we could have listened to much he learnt by listening and the value of determination - even him all night”. when your bank manager does not believe in you! We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would like to thank Mr Cato and his wife After studying for a BSc in Natural Sciences and a PhD at Sue, whose son, Milton was a talented art pupil who left Bethany in Cambridge, Professor Hunt worked all over the world and taught 2007. on a summer course at the prestigious Wood’s Hole laboratories in Massachusetts, which coincidentally is where the Pilgrim Fathers 19th November 2014 landed in 1620. It was on one of these courses when, instead of going out dancing with friends, he stayed behind and did an Former Bethany pupil Andy Payne (1992), taught by Mr Norgrove, experiment on dividing sea urchin eggs. inspired the Pengelly Society at its 254th meeting. Professor Hunt found a protein that pushed cells into mitosis, which After achieving a BA(Hons) in Business and Design, Andy was asked would revolutionise research into the question of how cells divide by a friend to build a treehouse in Kenya where he was born. This led and therefore what happens when they do so uncontrollably and to him starting up his own company called Blue Forest, designing cause cancer. The talk was littered with anecdotes and he was very and constructing bespoke treehouses and eco-lodges. Andy not only modest about winning the prize. He enjoyed meeting our pupils and wowed the audience with photos of his incredible projects, he also was impressed with their questions, welcome and hospitality. gave sound advice on succeeding, such as fnding a vocation you feel passionate about, getting the right team around you and not being We are extremely grateful to Professor Hunt for giving us his time greedy. and the beneft of his experience. 47 SPORT

ROUNDERS

SENIOR ROUNDERS U15 A ROUNDERS McQueen was an inspirational captain, motivating the team when it was required. This year we had a larger squad of players Our U15 A squad had a successful season, Donya Pesaran Seyed Bonakdar and ranging from Year 11 through to Year 13, playing matches and participating in the Amy McQueen provided the competitive who were committed yet fexible in their Granville League Tournament. Our most edge with Lorenza Dougan and Millie Lucas scoring numerous rounders, both approach. Due to the pressures of external notable wins were against Dover College, performing particularly well in the Granville exams many pupils have covered for each where we won 21½ - 8 and Ashford 18½ - 6. League tournament. Lydia Mallion, Ren other when others were unavailable due to With a confdent quad of bowler Georgia Miyoshi, Natalie Ward and Abi Moore all revision or exams. Lello (captain), backstop Ella Dockery (vice made excellent progress throughout the captain), frst post Isabel Petts and second season. The highlight of the season was our Nevertheless they were dedicated, fulflled post Natalie Whyte, we made for a daunting win against Ashford B, with the score in their fxtures programme and enjoyed felding side, especially when joined by that game 20-17½. the distraction this brought from other Georgina Hill out in deep feld and Hannah Most improved: Lydia Mallion pressures. Ford on fourth base. Susan Warren and Kaitie Ford were committed to covering Player of the season: Millie Lucas Anna Burcharth made her debut in the the areas opened up by our opposition and U13 ROUNDERS Senior Rounders team, which was expertly Libby Donegan was adaptable and reliable The U13s had a successful season with wins led by Amy Tucker. Emma Askew was a near third base. against Dover College, Dulwich Prep, Gad’s confdent bowler, making few errors in a In the batting, all the girls improved; Maria- Hill and a narrow defeat against Battle pressurised position. As a batter she was Bisila Dougan scored 4½ rounders against Abbey and Claremont School. consistently the fnal player left in, scoring Ashford and all the girls were starting to With many of the team learning competitive vital rounders in the progress. Injuries to think of placing the ball by the end of the rounders for the frst time, the team made two key players did not stop them wanting season. Georgia Lello was a consistent excellent progress. The more experienced to play: Mia Mallion and Jess Begg made batter throughout the season, scoring the players demonstrated some exceptional play most rounders. I am delighted that most of vital contributions both in bat and feld. including consistent bowling from Hope Other special mentions go to Antonia them (being in Year 9) will remain in the Whiteley as well as a hat trick of catches Brattle, Georgia Langley and Thara Brunt, squad next year, to be joined by the current in one game. Sadie Whiteley captained as their talent and competitive nature will Year 8s. the team superbly, leading by example scoring the most rounders in the squad be sorely missed next season. Most improved: Natalie Whyte and controlling the game from second Player of the season: Georgina Hill For a number of pupils, this season post. Other special mentions go to Preye Wabote and Leila Davison for their ongoing concludes seven years of sport at Bethany U15 B ROUNDERS progress and tactical understanding. and the department would like to take We were very fortunate this year to have this opportunity to thank them of all their The members of this team have great so many keen and talented rounders eforts and hope they continue to play and potential for the future and were a pleasure players. The U15 team trained and played to coach. love sport in the future. well together, with some players on the periphery of the A team. Abi Bristow Most improved: Leila Davison Most improved: Georgia Langley developed well as a bowler, controlling Player of the season: Sadie Whiteley Player of the season: Emma Askew the game in a positive manner. Lauren 48 ROUNDERS / GIRLS’ HOCKEY

GIRLS’ HOCKEY

U13 and Maria-Bisila Dougan took their chances to hit the back of the net. The highlight of the season was the win over Dover College and Squad: Hope Whiteley, Jenna Stewart, Preye Wabote, Alexia Pickett, the development of new players from both Years 9 and 10. Scout Cockayne-Francis, Sadie Whiteley, Leila Davison, Olivia Shelton, Libby King, Bethany D’Rosario. Most improved: Kaitie Ford / Georgia Lello / Millie Lucas / Rae Franklin The Year 7 and 8 girls made great progress this season; from Player of the season: Georgina Hill / Libby Donegan / Lorenza starting out with some shaky games and uncertainty, they proved Dougan themselves and came together well.

The games were well fought, expertly captained by Hope Whiteley 1ST XI and ably supported by vice captain Jenna Stewart. Preye Wabote, Squad: Heather Armstrong, Emma Askew, Rowan Beaumont, Jess playing in goal for the frst time, proved to be a great ‘keeper and Begg, Antonia Brattle, Emily Bristow, Thara Brunt, Lucie Caillat, she really showed her confdence, especially in the penalty ficks India Hoad, Georgia Langley, Hannah Marsden, Mia Mallion, Lizzie during the Granville tournament. Our defensive players, Alexia Stuart, Maddy Todd. Pickett and Scout Cockayne-Francis, under the watchful and helpful eye of Sadie Whiteley, all progressed nicely. In midfeld, With so many players leaving last year it was always going to be a Leila Davison, Hope and Jenna really worked hard and showed challenge to mould a team for this season. However, it was to the determination and stamina. In the front line, top goal scorer Olivia players’ credit that the team improved week on week through the Shelton, together with Libby King, ensured we did not fnish the season, maintaining a positive and at times ‘entertaining’ attitude. term with an empty score sheet. Thanks go to Bethany D’Rosario for In the later matches and tournaments they showed themselves to be her much appreciated fexible approach. competitive against even the best hockey schools.

Most improved player: Alexia Pickett Defensively strong and along with the improved discipline of Player of the season: Olivia Shelton marking at the back, the team became quite robust in protecting their goal. Our midfeld also showed signs towards the end of the U15 season of becoming a unit capable of competing with, and at times out-playing, their opponents. Our forwards were getting into the Squad: Isabel Altendorf, Abi Bristow, Libby Donegan, Lorenza Dougan, Maria-Bisila Dougan, Hannah Ford, Kaitie Ford, Rae right positions in the attacking areas but weren’t always able to Franklin, Georgina Hill, Georgia Lello, Millie Lucas, Lauren receive or make the fnal pass and struggled to get the telling shot McQueen, Isabel Petts, Natalie Ward, Lucy White, Natalie Whyte. away at goal.

This was an inexperienced team, due to the fact that some players The continued development of individual core skills is the key had never played hockey before. Our defensive play certainly for the players and the team to improve further in the future. Our improved throughout the term, as was proved with some gritty Senior Hockey is defnitely going in the right direction. displays against superior opposition in the later matches. Lorenza Highlights of the season: Heather’s goal celebration, Jess’ Dougan continued to impress in goal, making many crucial saves, inspirational team talks, and wins over Claremont and Gad’s Hill. and the midfeld players showed great attitude, work rate and a ‘never give up’ motto. Our forwards unfortunately did not see Most improved: Lucie Caillat enough of the ball to show what they can do, although Isabel Petts Player of the season: Jess Begg

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1ST VII U15 A

Squad: Isabella Hobson, Halina Markiewicz, Emma Askew, Antonia Squad: Kaitie Ford, Natalie Whyte, Maria-Bisila Dougan, Ella Brattle, Rowan Beaumont, Thara Brunt, Georgia Langley, Amy Dockery, Libby Donegan, Georgina Hill, Lorenza Dougan, Isabel Tucker Petts The 1st netball team were a very dedicated group of girls who The U15 A developed into an excellent team. They trained hard in trained and played hard. Many of the 1st team were Year 11 girls lessons, took on board individual advice and worked well tactically who have played together throughout their time at Bethany, with the addition of two strong Year 13 players, captain Antonia Brattle as a team. They have many talented players with Natalie Whyte and vice captain Amy Tucker. This combination of players was very dominating in the goal circle, Ella Dockery emerging as a versatile consistent and competitive against their opposition and became player and Lorenza Dougan making impossible interceptions as part more tactically aware working as a unit rather than playing as of a strong defensive unit. Maria-Bisila Dougan, Libby Donegan, individuals. Antonia was a driving focus behind them and key to Georgina Hill and Kaitie Ford were also key to the team’s success motivating her team from the centre court. Rowan Beaumont, Thara and all made excellent progress. The team was captained by Isabel Brunt, Amy Tucker and Georgia Langley all demonstrated excellent Petts who did a great job as centre, supporting both the attack and defensive play throughout the season. Emily Raj, Emma Askew, defence. This team was made up of mainly Year 9 pupils which Halina Markiewicz and Isabella Hobson provided a dominant attacking force. Highlights of the season were excellent wins over demonstrates these girls’ high standard of play and bodes well for a King’s Rochester and Dover College, as well as third position in the very promising season next year. Senior Granville League. Most improved: Georgina Hill Most improved: Georgia Langley Player of the season: Lorenza Dougan Player of the season: Antonia Brattle U15 B 2ND VII Squad: Natasha Williams, Abi Bristow, Lauren McQueen, Georgia Squad: Anna Burcharth, Laura Graham, Immy Oakes, Mia Mallion, Lello, Hannah Ford, Isabel Altendorf, Donya Pesaran Seyed Evie Davie, Phoebe Mills, Hannah Marsden Bonakdar, Susan Warren, Millie Lucas The 2nd VII began their season strongly with a good win at The U15 B team gradually came together over the season. At the Ashford. The team were excellently led by the quietly determined Evie Davis, who played a strong defensive role. Vice captain Laura start, there were good players, who did not really gel as a team, Graham ran the attack and was instrumental in bringing the ball but by the end of their matches, they were showing signs of real down court as well as being valuable in the shooting circle. In cohesion and great team spirit. centre court, Immy Oakes and Mia Mallion put in determined and The defence, Millie Lucas, Abi Bristow and captain Isabel Altendorf, skilful performances with the support of Lucy Laister and Maddy Todd. Phoebe Mills produced some excellent performances in worked tirelessly to try and keep the opposition out of their defence and, when needed, as centre, adding a calming infuence attacking circle. Meanwhile, the attackers, Hannah Ford (trying to play. She was ably supported in the defending circle by Hannah centre for the frst time), Lauren McQueen and Georgia Lello moved Marsden playing GK with cheerful enthusiasm. In the shooting well around the court, taking chances to intercept and pass the circle, Anna Burcharth improved the accuracy of her shooting and ball forward. Our shooters, Natasha Williams, Susan Warren and footwork as the season progressed. The results of the season do latterly, Donya Pesaran Seyed Bonakdar were unlucky not to score not refect the skill and commitment of the players, who braved all regularly, but worked hard of the ball. weathers to play some good netball. Most improved: Immy Oakes The team shows promise for next season and should be Player of the season: Laura Graham commended for its positive attitude and commitment.

3RD VII Most improved: Donya Pesaran Seyed Bonakdar Player of the season: Hannah Ford Squad: Heather Armstrong, Lillian Lee, Alexandra Tate, Maddy Todd, Nengi Wabote, Grace Hebblethwaite, Jess Begg, Sophie Marland, U13 Jessie Daubeny, Emily Bristow, Hannah Marsden, Jessie Daubeny Squad: Preye Wabote, Hope Whiteley, Jenna Stewart, Leila Davison, The 3rd VII turned out in all weathers, showing commitment and Libby King, Olivia Shelton, Alexia Pickett, Bethany D’Rosario enthusiasm for netball. They are to be commended for remaining cheerful and positive even when faced with strong opposition. All The U13 netball squad was very inclusive this season. All Year 7 and the girls made progress this season, showing improvement in 8 girls played or had an ofciating role in matches against other the accuracy of their passing and better movement on court. The schools. With netball being a new sport for some of the U13s, the defensive team of Hannah Marsden and Jessie Daubeny with Grace girls developed into a good squad increasing their skill level and Hebblethwaite standing in when needed have worked hard to keep understanding of the game. They played numerous competitive the goal count down. In the centre court, Heather Armstrong, games against teams of a similar ability and highlights of the season Alexandra Tate, Nengi Wabote, Jess Begg and Emily Bristow all put in strong performances and showed their versatility in playing were wins over Ashdown School, Ashford School, Dulwich Prep and diferent positions. The highlight of the season was the Grenville a friendly/coaching game against Sutton Valence. Special mention League, where the team played some great netball in some difcult should go to Hope Whiteley for her great leadership on court and weather conditions. fantastic play.

Most improved: Nengi Wabote Most improved: Leila Davison Player of the season: Heather Armstrong Player of the season: Hope Whiteley 50 FOOTBALL NETBALL / FOOTBALL NETBALL

1ST XI U15 A

The competitive football season was unfortunately hampered by The U15 had a disrupted season due to pitch conditions. In the frst saturated pitches, and games against Brighton College, Bede’s and match of the season against Claremont, Bethany played very well, Sutton Valence to name a few, were all cancelled. The team did play passing the ball with speed, accuracy and confdence which saw four fxtures including King’s Canterbury, Claremont and Cranleigh them take a 4–0 lead at half time. Claremont came back with three School. The team was very competitive in all matches played, with unanswered goals in the second half, but Bethany were resolute and two victories, one draw and one defeat a good return for the season. secured the win.

Adam Kirkbright led the team well, while Harry Brushett had a A trip to Brighton followed. The journey took its toll and in the frst strong frst season in the midfeld, and scored a fabulous goal half, two defensive slips were punished by Brighton with well taken from all of 25yds against King’s Canterbury. Joshua Leaper was in goals. The second half saw Bethany engage the Brighton midfeld, good form in front of goal, scoring a hat-trick against Claremont and a fantastic strike from Antoine Jérôme saw Bethany pull a and a sweeping left foot drive at King’s Canterbury. Matthew Page goal back leaving the fnal score at 1–2. After a few cancellations, was impressive in his frst season, saving a penalty against King’s a very strong Bede’s side travelled to Bethany. Renowned for their Canterbury, while Sam Hewes and Joseph Holland both played well football strength, it was always going to be a tough match. They at centre back in their fnal season. proved to be too strong, and the loss of Henry Lucas in the frst half Well done to all and with a number of young players in the squad, handed a convincing win to Bede’s. The fnal game of the season next season looks promising. was away to Mascalls and the team fnished with an impressive second half display which was marred only slightly by the game U13 ending 1–3, the same score that stood at half time. Nicholas Jimena- Tilling was an outstanding captain and led with determination and The U13 football team had a competitive football season in the encouragement. frst half term, and although they failed to secure a win, a 4-5 thriller against Dulwich Prep and a battling performance against St U15 B Edmunds Canterbury developed confdence. Rugby was the focus sport for the U13 boys, and the team performed admirably with wins Unfortunately due to the poor weather conditions and waterlogged against Gad’s Hill, Sir Roger Manwood’s and Chatham House. pitches the football season was severely disrupted. However, the team trained regularly and showed real enthusiasm and The team had a successful and impressive fnish to their season commitment. As a result the team really improved. In the limited when they returned to football after February half term. Bethany number of games played, the boys worked hard, gaining a victory played Gad’s Hill and Battle Abbey, winning both 7-2 and 5-2 over Gad’s Hill. This team will continue to progress and I look respectively. forward to seeing their success next season. Jack Brown, Jack Bartram and Alvaro Belzuz were amongst the goals while Dylan Harley was outstanding at centre back and limited opponents to very few attacking opportunities. Jose-Okori Dougan Etoha, along with Alvaro Belzuz, bossed midfeld with good passing and strong running, and Finn Williamson ran riot down the left wing.

Well done to all and we look forward to next season. 51 RUGBY

1ST XV 2ND XV

Bethany rugby goes from strength to strength with another The 2nd XV had an unbeaten season and played some excellent successful season for the 1st XV. Over 25 boys played 1st rugby. With a strong squad base the forwards dominated the XV rugby this season, with a signifcant number of opposition in all matches and created excellent ball for the back line them being Year 11 or 12, which bodes well for next strike runners. year. Declan Sullivan was the pick of the forwards, making a number of The team played 15 matches this season, powerful breaks and always putting the opposition pack on the back winning nine and losing fve, therefore giving foot. The half back paring of Harry Brushett and Matthew Page us a 65% win ratio. It has been a pleasure grew in confdence and infuence as the season progressed, but pick coaching the team this year and I would of the backs goes to Hamzah Atta. His defence was excellent and really like to thank James Lautch who strong elusive running proved too powerful for many defenders captained the team superbly, always to cope with. A hat-trick of tries in the fnal game of the season leading from the front. I would like against Ashford was his just reward for his excellent performances. to also thank Luke Shaw who assisted James admirably, not Many players will progress into the 1st XV team next season and only on the feld but of it as without doubt be very strong additions to the squad. well. I am very proud of the team’s success this year and I would like to wish all U15 the Year 13 the best and hope they continue The U15 team started the season full of the prospect of scoring tries to play rugby next through a backline full of pace and punch. This proved to be the season, wherever case in the good weather of September, with tries being run in on they may be. both wings and the team enjoying early success with wins against Ashford, Cranbrook and Gad’s Hill.

The team came back to earth with a bump when they met a formidable Sutton Valence team. However, we learned lessons from this game and it was the catalyst for the forwards who started to step up. A loss to King’s Rochester was followed by wins against Buckswood and Ashford in the re-match. With the pitch quality refecting the late November weather, the forwards’ hard work started to pay of, and following a disappointing frst half against St Lawrence, Ramsgate they were the basis of an excellent win away to Sir Roger Manwood’s School.

U13 FOOTBALL / RUGBY U15 B

The U13 football team had a competitive football The U15 B rugby team have had a good season this season in the frst half term, and although they failed year. They worked hard and enjoyed some notable to secure a win, a 4-5 thriller against Dulwich Prep performances against Gad’s Hill, Ashford and King’s and a battling performance against St Edmunds Rochester. This team is in its development stage Canterbury, developed confdence and all bodes well with a number of the boys very new to the game. for the second half of the season after February half Despite this, the team have gelled well and really term. This half term rugby has been the focus sport for enjoyed their rugby. Special mentions must go the U13 boys, and the team have performed admirably to Joshua Hill who improved so much that with wins against Gads Hill, Sir Roger Manwoods he was promoted to the A team, and Seav & Chatham House. The team continue rugby as the Chhuon Ing who only started playing focus sport after Christmas with matches against rugby this year and has made a real Dulwich and Claremont, and we look forward to more impact on the team. I am really success. looking forward to seeing how this team progress next season and hope that they can achieve their potential. 52 CRICKET name afew. captainandsupported EthanPearson waselected SuttonCranbrook, Valence, King’s andBuckswood to Rochester including ofschools anumber hadabusyseasonplaying team The U15 success. forcontinued coming seasonsareencouragingandwehope Year being With themajorityofteam Sixth 11andLower the a captain’s thebatagainst DoverCollege. inningswith andJames well, playing keeper led the team Lautch season as wicket Henry KirkagainstDoverCollege.Matthew Page debut hadagood to oftheseasongoes wereathleticinthefeldandcatch team The pace unsettledmany batsmen. opening thisseason,and Adamof middleorderwickets Kirkbright, whose runs. He byCharlieMiller, wasablysupported anumber whotook playersscoring lineandlengthlimitingopposition consistent with and DoverCollege.Sam Marshall attack wasthepickofbowling againstClaremontSchool strongwins with theteam put behind AshfordSchoolseason wobblesandanarrowdefeatto weresoon Early playedthemajorityoftheirmatches. halfterm weather before Senior Team The ofgood aspell hadasuccessfulseason,anddueto 1ST XI Battle Abbey. against andadominantwin scored of16oversagainstRochester Highlightstheir toes. oftheseasonincludedanexcellent125 runs Golding andJoseph batsmenon opposition kept Thomas Bateman attack ofBenScott, andabowling keeper was asecurewicket inparticular. andBattleAbbey Rochester Dulwich, James Bristow anexcellentinningsagainst confdent andskilledcaptain,playing StRonansandNewDulwich, Beacon.AlexanderHill wasa base,including playing agreater with ofschools against anumber matches with weathermeantthefxturewascompleted of good side, butonefullofenthusiasmandsoundability. Asummer With ofYear anumber thisseasonitwasayoung intheteam 7boys next season. theSenior additionsto positive certainlybe Teamof playerswill againstGad’s abigwin signedofwith team The Hill andanumber andGad’s particularlyagainstCranbrook ofwickets, number Hill. takinga werealsoefective Ethan Pearson Altendorf andIsabel RossouwandJamesLeo Golding well,and consistently bowled andanarrayoffneboundaries. thewickets runningbetween good wasbuiltaroundaskilfulrangeofshots, match innings inevery the bat, includinga59againstKing’s Rochester. His excellent Will Smithwastheplayerofseasonwith organising theteam. well byFolahan Peters andWilliam Cunninghaminleadingand U13

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RUGBY / CRICKET SCHOOL COLOURS

FULL RUGBY HALF CRICKET Harry Brushett Henry Kirk James Lautch Adam Kirkbright Hamzah Atta Jack Whitaker Sam Hewes Steven Farrell Joshua Leaper FULL NETBALL Joseph Holland HOCKEY Antonia Brattle Luke Shaw Heather Armstrong Amy Tucker Emma Askew HALF RUGBY HALF NETBALL Thara Brunt JJ Donegan Georgia Langley Daniel Yussuf Evie Davis Maddy Todd Adam Kirkbright Laura Graham Mia Mallion Joshua Burford Immy Oakes Nathaniel Pearson Hannah Marsden FOOTBALL Charlie Miller Emily Bristow Harry Brushett Thomas May Jason Lee FULL ROUNDERS Matthew Page FULL HOCKEY Antonia Brattle Charlie Carpenter Jess Begg NETBALL Antonia Brattle HALF ROUNDERS Emma Askew Amy Tucker Jess Begg Thara Brunt HALF HOCKEY YEAR 11 HONOURS CERTIFICATES Isabella Hobson Lucy Laister Emily Bristow RUGBY Georgia Langley Lucie Caillat Declan Sullivan Halina Markiewicz Hannah Marsden Adam Thompson Mia Million FULL CRICKET Oliver Tutt Emily Raj David Williams Maddy Todd Joshua Leaper Matthew Page Rowan Beaumont

SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2015

In a rare stroke of luck for Bethany School’s Athletics Afternoon, 1ST PLACE, WITH 124 POINTS: KIPLINGS the sun was shining as the frst competitors lined up on the tracks, ready to rack up the points for their Competitive Houses, Kiplings, Roberts and Speakers. 2ND PLACE, WITH 107 POINTS: SPEAKERS Kiplings were the victors last year, so mascots for the other two Houses, the Speakers Lion and the Roberts Bumblebee worked especially hard to drum up support and drive their teams to victory. 3RD PLACE, WITH 104 POINTS: ROBERTS Competitors showed their skills in a full range of athletic disciplines, with track events taking place alongside feld sports such as javelin, long jump and discus. CONGRATULATIONS TO KIPLINGS!

54 SPORTS & HOUSE AWARDS

RUGBY RAY RICHARD CUP (All-Round Achievement in Junior Cricket) LAWRIE MANN TROPHY WILL SMITH (Greatest Contribution to 1st XV Rugby) James Lautch JACK WHITE SHIELD (Best Bowling Average) THE HALFHIDE CUP SAM MARSHALL / CHARLIE MILLER (Most Improved 1st XV Player) Daniel Yussuf ROUNDERS THE STUBBS TROPHY (Greatest Contribution to Junior Rugby) GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO SENIOR FOLAHAN PETERS ROUNDERS AWARD ANTONIA BRATTLE

GIRLS’ HOCKEY GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO JUNIOR MOST IMPROVED ROUNDERS AWARD LUCIE CAILLAT GEORGIA LELLO

PLAYER OF THE SEASON JOHNSON TROPHY JESS BEGG (Most Rounders Scored In A Season) SADIE WHITELEY GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL COLOURS / SPORTS DAY / SPORTS & HOUSE AWARDS / SPORTS DAY / SPORTS SCHOOL COLOURS JUNIOR HOCKEY GEORGINA HILL ATHLETICS SPORTS GORDAN WING CUP FOOTBALL INTERMEDIATE BOYS VICTOR LUDORUM JOSEPH HOLLAND AMBROSE ROGERS FOOTBALL CUP (Contribution to Football) PETER GREENHILL CUP ADAM KIRKBRIGHT JUNIOR BOYS VICTOR LUDORUM TOP GOAL SCORER ALEXANDER HILL JOSHUA LEAPER U18 GIRLS VICTRIX LUDORUM THE HALFHIDE CUP NENGI WABOTE (Most Improved 1st XI Player) SAM HEWES U14 GIRLS VICTRIX LUDORUM GEORGIA LELLO NETBALL PIPPA BLACKMAN TROPHY JUNIOR AWARDS (Contribution to Netball) MARRIOTT JUNIOR BOY AWARD ANTONIA BRATTLE (Performance and Commitment) JACK BROWN SENIOR NETBALL MOST IMPROVED GEORGIA LANGLEY MARRIOTT JUNIOR GIRL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION TO JUNIOR NETBALL AWARD ISABEL PETTS (Performance and Commitment) HOPE WHITELEY CRICKET DAMIEN LEE JONES MEMORIAL CUP NIGEL KIMBER CRICKET CLUB: 1ST XI (Overall Contribution to School Sport) JAMES LAUTCH JOSHUA LEAPER / ANTONIA BRATTLE 55 ACTIVITIES WEEK MONDAY

All the Year 7 and 8 pupils spent the day Year 10 DofE pupils headed for Bewl Water fully absorbed in the Battle of Hastings. for a day of canoeing and raft building, The morning consisted of discussion resulting in some exceptionally ingenious of the battle, the key personalities and designs! armed forces involved and the reasons for William’s victory. We watched an animated Those Year 10 pupils not doing DofE version of the Bayeux Tapestry and an spent the frst two days of Activities Week absorbing documentary explaining the key producing work based on 1866, the year events. Using the world-famous Todmans Bethany was founded. In groups, pupils tombola barrel, each pupil had selected a rotated around the subject areas of Science, letter that related to either housecarls, fyrd, Food Technology and Art and the work knights, cavalry or archers and paid careful produced in each area was presented to the attention to the documentary to fnd out other groups and the Headmaster at the end what their role in the battle was. of the second day. After lunch we headed for Battle Abbey; The Lower Sixth began the week by the beautiful setting, once the bloody battle preparing for UCAS applications. They ground where hundreds died, ofered us some shade while we listened to Mr Davies were divided up into four separate groups relay the famous battle. The fnal stage of for very intensive sessions on things that the trip was a re-enactment of the battle to would help the pupils in the future. One enable the pupils to picture the strategy, session focused on what makes a good bravery and force involved. Despite some interview and after a brief talk, those casualties to sheep droppings all went well. attending were each given an intensive Both pupils and staf had an enjoyable and interview in front of eight of their peers. informative day, well worth another trip in The next session involved a gruelling 45 the holidays. minute group interview, with feedback. On Monday and Tuesday, Year 9 had The third saw the Lower Sixth receive two days of teambuilding and leadership individual help and support to get their command tasks, frst aid training, personal statements up to a high standard. emergency scenario management Finally, the pupils were logged onto the and expedition skills acquisition and UCAS website and given help flling in their preparation. applications for university.

56 ACTIVITIES WEEK ACTIVITIES

TUESDAY

Having visited the once-bloody battle covering every inch of their section of the 1866 projects. The Year 10 pupils who were ground where Saxons and Normans met tapestry (and the foor, walls, ceiling and doing DofE set of on their three-day Silver for the Battle of Hastings and learnt about each other). After hours of sticking, and Qualifying Expedition. the Bayeux Tapestry on Monday, Year 7 with some artistic license in the depiction The Lower Sixth pupils got together with and 8 pupils spent Tuesday recreating of blue dogs and pink horses, the collage pupils from High Weald Academy and this legendary Tapestry. The collage they was complete, measuring 18 metres long Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar School created shows the most important elements in total! which led up to the Battle of Hastings as for an Entrepreneurship Masterclass. This well as how the gruesome battle unfolded. Year 9 were on their second day of involved listening to three guest speakers Using giant outlines supplied by the Art teambuilding and leadership, while those and taking part in a range of small group department, groups of pupils set about in Year 10 not doing DofE continued their activities. 57 ACTIVITIES WEEK WEDNESDAY

Year 7 and 8 pupils visited the Science They then visited the amazing IMAX version which were then raced against each Museum. The trip was eagerly awaited and cinema, and after buying plenty of popcorn other on the water with all pupils on board. despite a long coach journey pupils were and drinks, we watched an inspiring flm The Spring Rolls design was based around excited to explore what the museum had to about the future of Robots. This looked the catamaran and was square in shape, ofer. They started with an exhibit called at the diferent functions of Robots, the whilst the McGoujons went for a very stable ‘Engineering our Future’ which explored the processes they need to learn and the triangular design. development of Artifcial Intelligence. After needs of a growing population’s demand for this, pupils were able to visit the ‘Launch Whilst the triangle was stable it was very energy, through interactive games. Some Pad’ which contained many diferent difcult to steer, and it was the Spring Rolls pupils were very successful at supplying exciting science experiments for pupils that were victorious by some distance. energy to homes using diferent means, to try. These included building bridges, However, both rafts were quite superb such as wind, nuclear and fossil fuel energy. exploring light colours, shadows and energy. and held together perfectly, drawing Some were able to use pedal power on compliments from the supervising Bewl special bicycles to generate enough power staf. to run TV screens! After lunch a trip across the lake was taken The Year 9 pupils spent two days in powerboats, to a number of canoes journeying through the beautiful local which would form the basis of lots of fun countryside and had the option to camp on in the afternoon. Pupils took on a variety site if they were doing their Bronze DofE of challenges, all with fantastic enthusiasm Award. We had a lot of fun while learning and humour, all without exception a lot about the skills needed when facing getting extremely wet! It was certainly a some unfamiliar challenges. day to remember. As well as developing communication and teamwork skills, most Year 10 pupils travelled to Bewl Water importantly everyone had an amazing time. with three members of staf for a fun day of water-based team building. The The Lower Sixth took a coach to Brighton morning was spent designing and building and explored some of the delights of the competing rafts. Ideas were taken from city, including a very pleasant and civilised paper to a prototype and fnally a full size trip to Pizza Express. 58 ACTIVITIES WEEK ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY

Years 7 and 8 enjoyed a medley of activities on site. Tuition and safety procedures were given by Mr Reilly and Miss Brown for the High Ropes course, which brought a variety of responses, from eager excitement to trepidation, but those who bravely overcame their fears and ventured up into the trees returned to ground level elated by their achievement.

Map skills and teamwork were put to full use by the pupils who created their own maps of the School site. Orientation and measurement abilities were tested, and the fnal maps included a treasure hunt for the other groups to solve.

Another task involved groups of pupils creating a short play using the themes of “teamwork and friendship” or “kindness and respect” which they flmed using their iPads. The results were shown and judged, and the winning group from each session was awarded a prize.

Year 9 had their second day of trekking, and we were delighted to welcome back the Year 10 pupils from their very successful DofE Silver Practice Expedition. Those not taking DofE left the School with the aim of going to the London Science Museum, followed by the 3D IMAX theatre. Due to unforeseen trafc chaos, however, they ended up re- routing for an impromptu trip to Bluewater.

Lower Sixth pupils helped raise money for Hospice in the Weald by packing shopping bags for the general public in Asda and Sainsbury’s. Some of the group also helped in their sorting department in Sevenoaks.

59 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD‘15

After last year’s record number of Bronze participants, it and all pupils coped with the physical challenge. The was almost a relief that a more normal take up of 40 pupils Silver Award candidates spent four days in Dorset for their started the Bronze Award. Of course, there were still a practice, which clearly demonstrated to some of our pupils larger than normal number of pupils (37) continuing with that the longer expeditions raise some additional challenges their Silver Award and 29 pupils preparing for their Gold that have to be overcome. The qualifying expedition in Award. September saw a return to the Buxton area that was so The DofE system that participants use to record their successful last year. With pleasant weather throughout, all progress through their chosen Award has seen a number the participants successfully completed the expedition. of updates since we started to use it in 2009 and there are The Gold Award is, of course, meant to be a challenge and a few more changes planned for this summer, principally it certainly was. Two practice expeditions to Snowdonia and afecting the management side of the system. Whilst it the Lake District experienced the steep learning curve on is now easier to monitor the progress of our pupils, it weather conditions in mountain regions and the impact it is remains surprisingly hard to get them to fll in all the can have on people and their kit. The groups undertaking required information that is needed to complete each level their qualifying expedition at Easter survived the torrential of the Award. rain, sleet, freezing conditions and high winds to go on Each participant has their own unique web page onto which to complete their four day, 50 mile trek across the Lake they can upload evidence for each section of the Award and District, although they did look extremely pleased to see the they can then see at a glance how they are doing. Examples minibus at the fnish point. of some activities they are currently involved in include: Archery, Bee keeping, Cadets, Clay Pigeon Shooting, As this is my last year as DofE Award Manager at Bethany, I Climbing, Cooking, Dance Appreciation, Dog Walking, would like to thank all of the staf that have helped to make Embroidery, Gardening and Recycling. my life easier. I would also like to thank the pupils for their enthusiasm and commitment. Expeditions for the Bronze Award participants included a practice on the North Downs and a qualifying expedition Mr Dave Schooledge in the Surrey Hills. These both proved very successful Duke of Edinburgh Award Manager 60 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD 2015 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

61 POSTCARDS FROM

Belgium Trip Rome Trip

On 6th March, Year 9 pupils set out from School on a Eighteen pupils of AS and A level Art, Textiles and trip to Belgium to explore the battlefelds of the First Photography spent four days of the half term exploring the World War. The weather was fantastic and the pupils were many galleries and tourist attractions of Rome. excited about visiting the sites they had learnt about in An open top bus tour of the city on the frst afternoon was class. followed by visits to the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Our frst stop was the museum at Hooge Crater, where On day two, we walked the lengthy corridors of the Vatican pupils were able to see some artefacts from the war, Museum, and marvelled at the Sistine Chapel and St including uniforms, weapons and trench art. Our visit Peter’s Square. continued with a trip to the largest Commonwealth War In total contrast, Valentine’s Day saw the group enjoy Grave at Tyne Cot. Pupils were shocked by the size of the the Museum of Modern Art, The Spanish Steps, The grave site and the number of missing. Some pupils were Colosseum and the Forum and the fnal morning also able to fnd the names of two Old Bethanians who was spent at the renowned Porta Portese market. A are amongst the missing, William Locke (MM) and Ernest Photography competition ran throughout the duration Colley, to pay their respects. On the frst day, to lighten of the trip and we are excited to see the results, with the the mood, we were able to make time for famous Belgian winner to be decided by a professional photographer. chocolate shops and a fun fair which was visiting town, before the ceremony at the Menin Gate. On our second day the highlight was the Wellington Quarries, and this provided an atmospheric setting to refect on the war. Pupils were also able take in the grand scale of the Battle of the Somme during our visit to the Thiepval Memorial. The pupils returned tired but having had a fun and refective weekend. Some of our pupils even created a video documenting their experience!

62 Taiwan Trip

The Bethany-Lishan cultural exchange began with the arrival of four Taiwanese exchange pupils at Heathrow airport in February 2014. They were met by Christopher Threshie, Samuel Robinson, Grace Hebblethwaite and myself; each of us pairing of with ‘our’ partner to give FROM POSTCARDS them their frst taste of British home life. It took about 30 seconds to realise that communication was going to be a far more interesting aspect of this exchange than I had anticipated; Jerry, although an incredibly genuine and nice person was not only shy, but had virtually no knowledge of the English language. Meeting at School the following day, the Taiwanese pupils attended lessons to sample our lives and then were taken the pleasure at seeing us continued, it began to take a out of School to see more of England. This frst exchange less mob-like approach and we were all able to make set us many notions of what to expect when we were to friends and start conversations. I learnt more from these visit Taiwan, as well as letting us get to know our, by this encounters about Taiwan and the Taiwanese than I could point, friends. from any book or talk. The frst taste of Taiwan was the clean and efcient I know if I asked Christopher, Samuel or Grace about airport, which set a precedent for the rest of the facilities what they took away from Taiwan there would not be in Taiwan and put our British systems, most notably enough room, nor time, to put it all into words. From the tube, to shame. Meeting with Jerry’s family, it was the incredible geographical and structural landscapes - instantly clear that Jerry was not the only member of Taipei 101 jumps to mind - to the unanimously warm and his family who spoke Mandarin exclusively. This did welcoming people who we came into contact with, every not worry me as I had, anticipating this situation, been moment was unforgettable. working on body language and prepared myself for 11 days of silent communication. This illusion of my Nat Pearson, Year 12 culturally aware, prepared self was rapidly shattered upon my realisation that not only is Mandarin fundamentally diferent from English as a language, Taiwanese body New York Trip language also shares virtually no similarities with ours. On Thursday 12th February, 38 Sixth Form Business, Maths and Media Studies pupils (together with four staf) left a cold Heathrow en route to a much, much colder New York. In fact many of the “sidewalks” still had mounds of snow and the lakes in Central Park were frozen over! The temperature actually dropped to -12° at one point. The group spent four days exploring the main tourist sights of New York as well as enjoying educational visits to Wall St, the Museum of Maths, Macy’s and Schwartz department stores, the Museum of American Finance and The Museum of the Moving Image. We also enjoyed a tour of Radio City, the site of many famous musical productions, and the largest indoor theatre in the world. We packed in a huge amount during our short trip. Highlights of the visit included an extended visit to For example counting on ones fngers is only the same up the new (and very thought provoking) Ground Zero to the number four and smiling and nodding apparently Memorial, the incredible view from the top of the Empire merely serves to make you look stupid! State Building on a clear day, and the Statue of Liberty It is impossible to condense our time in Taiwan to one viewed close up from the Staten Island Ferry, some of article, so rather than focusing on particular events I shall the time through a snowstorm. We also enjoyed a visit outline some of the general experiences that stand out to “Chicago” on Broadway, and a huge seafood meal at in our minds. For me, one of the most surprising and Bubba Gump’s restaurant in Times Square. unanticipated experiences came on a ‘normal’ school day. Some of the group tried to be more adventurous – most On my way from one classroom to another I was stopped also enjoyed cycling round Central Park, while a number by a girl who asked for a ‘selfe’ - I obliged, unwittingly hired a limo for the short drive back to our hotel (their opening the food gates for a torrent of Taiwanese pupils, excuse was the freezing temperatures). The staf also (mostly female I’m fattered to admit!), to take pictures discovered the “M&M’s shop” in Times Square, while they with the tall, ginger European kid. The result was me expertly led the 38 pupils through the incredibly busy New completely missing my lesson, turning up with only 10 York subway system. Everyone also ate far too much! minutes to spare after approximately an hour and a half of posing and attempting to shufe of to class. Although Here’s to another trip in a couple of years’ time.

63 supported more than ably by the impressive backs, led to Barcelona Trip another successful Adam Kirkbright penalty which gave Bethany a 6-5 lead at the interval. It was a bitterly cold night when 22 boys, accompanied by Mr Hughes, Mr Vickerman and Dr Marks, set out from Sitges came out for the second half in determined fashion Bethany at 2am on a Wednesday morning to catch their and, despite some excellent defensive work from Bethany, fight from Gatwick to Barcelona for the Senior Rugby a second try for Sitges proved inevitable. This time they Tour 2014. Little did they know how entirely unnecessary did convert to give themselves a 12-6 lead. However, this their jumpers and coats would be for the next week! was to be the catalyst for Bethany to step up and show their mettle. The boys cannot be praised highly enough We touched down in Barcelona at about 9.30am with for their sheer efort, determination, aggression and skill the local temperature already approaching 26 degrees. It but, despite attack after attack the clock continued to tick was only a short coach drive to our base for the week, the Hotel Subur in Sitges, a beautiful coastal resort known as the “Saint-Tropez of Spain”. The hotel was a matter of yards from the crystal clear sea and beautiful sandy beach which was to be our training feld each day. The scene was set for what would be a fantastic week of rugby.

The frst day was one of acclimatisation and, following a light training session, the boys were allowed to explore the town for a short time before we all headed to the Tres Quarts rugby bar for a welcome meal (the food and hospitality we received all week would prove to be fantastic) but it was the next day that would see the real start of the action. down without further score . . . that is until, with just The Thursday morning began with a focused training a matter of minutes remaining, captain James Lautch session in which the boys worked through various set turned the ball over inside his own twenty two starting pieces before we went for a stroll around the stunning a great passing move all along the line. The ball came to medieval parts of the town and sat down for a pre-match Daniel Raji on the wing and, 70 yards from the Sitges try lunch together. We had a ffteen minute stroll to the line, he broke through their defence, jinked past their full ground in the early evening sunshine before the boys got back, and sprinted on to plant the ball between the posts. down to their pre-match routine and warm up. By the time At 11-12 down the pressure was truly on Adam Kirkbright of the 7.30pm kick of the sun was going down behind the to score the conversion but he showed no nerves as he hillside and the foodlights were on, creating a wonderful maintained his 100% success rate to give Bethany a 13-12 atmosphere in which to kick of the frst match. lead. The boys safely played out the last couple of minutes for a fantastic frst victory of the tour.

The match also marked the frst anniversary of the passing away of the previous Sitges Rugby Club president and, following an impeccably observed minute’s silence after the game, several of our boys commented on how emotional they had found the preceding speeches despite not knowing what was said!

We visited Barcelona the following day and saw some impressive sights in this magnifcent city. Following a tour of FC Barcelona’s Nou Camp Stadium and museum (slowed down by Harry Brushett’s insistence that he must have a picture of him holding the Champions League trophy in the press room!), we visited various parts of After the early exchanges it was Bethany who started to the city including the Olympic Stadium, Gaudi’s famous gain a stranglehold in the game and, when we opened the Sagrada Família church, and the markets and stalls of the scoring with a penalty from Adam Kirkbright, it was fully impressive La Rambla. deserved. However, it was only a few minutes later that a lapse of concentration allowed one of the Sitges wingers to Saturday saw a return to action on the pitch as we travelled burst through to score the frst try of the game. Thankfully to La Teixonera in the Vall d’Hebron district of Barcelona it wasn’t converted and Bethany quickly regained both for a triangular tournament against Barcelona Rugby Club their composure and their dominance; the pack, in and Wimbledon Rugby Club who had travelled over just particular, were winning every scrum and ruck and this, for these two matches.

64 The playing surface raised a few eyebrows as, despite the facilities being frst class, the pitch itself was 4th generation Astroturf: not quite the burn-inducing material of the past . . . but not entirely rugby-friendly either. However, the boys remained unperturbed as they went into the frst match against the hosts in confdent manner.

Once again we took the lead from an Adam Kirkbright FROM POSTCARDS penalty and, although we conceded an unconverted try shortly afterwards, our boys got progressively stronger as time went on; Daniel Raji scored a try for the second game in succession and this was followed rapidly by a try for Charlie Miller after great run from Hamzah Atta. Both tries were converted by Adam Kirkbright (whose accurate kicking was to be a constant feature of the tour) and we conversions) down after only 25 mins. We managed to pull went on to secure a comfortable 17-5 victory. one try back just before half time thanks to yet another Daniel Raji drive and this gave a ray of hope, even at 26-5 Unfortunately we were well beaten in the second match down at the interval. against Wimbledon although the Bethany boys displayed incredible bravery and heart against a team clearly (and, What followed, though, was perhaps the most pride- perhaps, not entirely fairly) containing several older inducing performance of the entire tour. The boys started players. Their heads never dropped and they gave the the second half in bullish fashion and rapidly reduced opposition a real challenge. A second place fnish overall the arrears as Daniel Raji forced two opponents of the was something all the boys could be proud of although we ball just inside their own half before picking it up and were starting to feel the strain with several players nursing running clear, planting the ball between the posts (Adam injuries by the end. This didn’t diminish their enthusiasm Kirkbright converted once again). for birthday cake back at the hotel however as Adam Kirkbright celebrated his 17th birthday. Despite the fact that Bethany were now dominating, Barcelona got a lucky break and scored again but our boys were not going to go down without a fght. Two tries followed in quick succession: the frst, a further Daniel Raji try for a phenomenal hat trick, rapidly followed by Joshua Leaper scoring a remarkable solo try as he spotted the gap to evade six opponents and again plant the ball beneath the posts (following just a touch of showboating!). Adam Kirkbright converted both to set up a grandstand fnish with the score at 26-33. The boys gave it everything but eventually the clock ran down without any further score but it was a truly magnifcent fnale.

Every single one of the boys can be immensely proud of their endeavours, both on and of the pitch, for the Training on the beach on Sunday morning was a cautious entire duration of the tour. The Year 13s very much led afair as, with one game remaining, we didn’t want to by example and will be sorely missed in future years, the risk any further injuries and, besides, the boys were tired Year 12s demonstrated that they will very much be an after their double-header the previous day. However, by even greater force to be reckoned with next year, and the the afternoon most were well-recovered and all were in Year 11s earned the respect of all the older boys with some good spirits for the trip to the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (!) no-holds-barred displays as they undoubtedly came of age for La Liga match between Espanyol and Deportivo La on this tour. Coruna. Unfortunately (especially with it being some of the boys’ frst live football match) the game ended in a The full squad was: disappointing 0-0 stalemate but everyone still very much Luke Shaw (club captain), James Lautch (match day enjoyed the experience, not least Mr Hughes who fully immersed himself in the home fans’ chanting (albeit with captain), Ryan Askew, JJ Donegan, Ryan Grifths, Joseph some question marks as to the veracity of the words he Holland, Joshua Leaper, Charlie Miller, Jack Whitaker, was using!!!). Daniel Yussuf (all Year 13), Tom Brown, Adam Kirkbright, Daniel Raji (all Year 12), Hamzah Atta, Harry Brushett, Our last full day was very much geared towards the fnal Steven Farrell, Henry Kirk, Matthew Page, Declan match of the tour against a Barcelona Select XV. It took Sullivan, Adam Thompson, Oliver Tutt, David Williams a while to get into our rhythm and, with many of our (all Year 11). players carrying knocks, and thanks to some decidedly dodgy refereeing, we found ourselves 4 tries (and three A huge “well done” to each and every one of them.

65 STAFF MOVES

Suzy Johnson

Suzy Johnson joined Bethany in September 2011, graduating from Nottingham University earlier in the year. Initially employed as Music Animateur and Administrator, Suzy instantly breathed new energy into lunchtime music activities and transformed the morale of visiting instrumental staf. It wasn’t long before Suzy became involved in other aspects of School life, including School Dilys Coley Productions, the Chaplaincy and many informal staf social events. Her natural ability as a teacher soon shone through Dilys arrived at Bethany to teach English in September and by the end of her frst year she would confdently take 2006. This role was quickly expanded to include over a lesson at a moment’s notice. Communications, Media Studies, Business Studies, in- class support and scribing… but not all at the same time! In recognition of her developing teaching career, the There is, however only one word to describe her time at School ofered to fund Suzy on School Direct, taking over Bethany and that is ‘indispensable’. She was willing to classroom teaching commitments as part of her training. turn her hand to anything and everything she was asked to This she did with enthusiasm, imagination and authority. do. Not only that, she seemed to take every new demand The wide range of practical skills Suzy introduced was within her stride and to do it with professionalism and frmly grounded on good theory, presented in a way that superb good will. meant something to the pupils. She also took on a Year 7/8 tutor group. So professional was her work from day Dilys’ fnal role within the School is perhaps her biggest one that staf regularly forgot she was still being guided and most daunting yet. She is currently writing a history through the course by Christchurch Canterbury University. of the School in order to provide a record of the last few The two year course concluded in June 2015 with Suzy decades, to coincide with its 150th anniversary. obtaining PGCE and QTS. Suzy obtained the highest grading in all eight of the Teaching Standards, something Many people owe a huge debt to Dilys. Firstly, the pupils rarely achieved in the School Direct process. We wish she guided and supported through their coursework will Suzy well as she goes to TWGGS in September. always be grateful to her for the time and efort she put into making sure that they secured the highest possible Mr Gareth Stubberfeld grades. There are also those staf members who she skilfully mentored and enthused through her expert Ed Lloyd knowledge and grasp of teaching. Heads of Department are also indebted to her for the way she mastered the teaching Ed joined Bethany in October 2013 ostensibly to assist the of courses new to her and did so with the minimum of Business Studies department as a stepping stone towards help or support. Most of all the School owes her a debt for the total loyalty and professionalism that she has shown becoming a trainee teacher, though he very quickly became to Bethany over the last nine years. We will all miss her heavily involved as an assistant in a number of other greatly and we wish her every happiness, following a long subjects. and successful career, for the next phase in her life. In Business Studies he ofered huge support, particularly Mr Tim Hart Dyke to the Sixth Form Applied Business, while also acting as 6666 STAFF MOVES STAFF

Charlie also contributed immensely to the extra-curricular side of things in his short time at Bethany. He took on sound technician responsibilities at Bethany’s Got Talent and joined the School orchestra to play saxophone for many events, including the production of Guys and Dolls, a mentor and adviser to the Sixth Form Young Enterprise Speech Day and the Summer Concert. companies. However, business wasn’t enough for Ed – during his two years he assisted in a wide range of science I had the good fortune to accompany the Senior Rugby and maths lessons, coached junior football and managed a squad on the fantastic Barcelona tour last autumn and wide range of study support lessons for junior pupils. He Charlie joined me and Mr Hughes as the third staf also took on the onerous task of scribing and reading for member and his contribution was signifcant. He very individual pupils in GCSE and internal exams. much took responsibility for the duties that were allocated to him and formed some great bonds with the boys; he was Ed became heavily involved in boarding, acting as an also a great source of entertainment at various times but assistant in The Mount boarding House on numerous I can’t say too much about that: as the saying goes, what occasions, making sure the pupils are working efectively happens on tour stays on tour!!! in prep sessions and helping at bedtimes. Charlie leaves us to take up the post of Mathematics He developed a real rapport with the pupils at Bethany, Assistant and Boarding Assistant at Old Swinford Hospital particularly those in the Sixth Form, whom he got to know where he will no doubt make a strong positive impact well, and whom have much afection for him. and will, I am sure, be successful in developing the skills Outside School Ed enjoys the dubious pleasure of being a necessary to take the next step in his career. We all wish passionate Everton supporter, and he will no doubt spend him the very best of luck for the future. all his money by going to some games next year as he Mr James Vickerman moves to Edge Hill Teacher Training College in Ormskirk, just outside Liverpool. He plans to specialise in Business Gwenael Mourey Studies, where he can demonstrate his considerable interest and knowledge of the subject and his great Gwenael joined Bethany in 2010 as teacher of French empathy with children. We wish him well. and Assistant Housemaster in the Mount. He brought with him his own inimitable Gallic fair and ebullient Mr Gordon Thorpe enthusiasm. In Gwenael’s time at Bethany he was twice Charlie Marks resident in the Mount, and will in particular leave a legacy of ‘ftness frst’; his rowing competitions, introduction Charlie joined Bethany in September 2014 as a trainee Mathematics and Chemistry teacher, and the year that he was here he added so much more than this.

As for any trainee teacher, his frst few lessons were cautious steps into the unknown but, as time went on, his confdence grew considerably, as did his teaching and classroom skills. By the end of his time at Bethany he had built up a real rapport with his classes who both respected and trusted him and his teaching ability. He proved himself to be particularly skilled when speaking to pupils one-to-one and could make tough concepts accessible to them with a calm, patient and encouraging manner. 67 STAFF MOVES

to Yoga and late evening exercise classes being hugely within 24 hours to raise £5,000 for the BBC’s Children welcomed by the boarders. Gwenael also mentored two In Need, an incredible sum of money back then. The new members of staf and led French department overseas following year he organised a rugby festival with 30 local trips to Montpellier and Cannes. Gwenael leaves the state and independent schools sending one representative British countryside to work in the bright lights of London. to take part, raising an impressive £2,700, also for We wish him well as he takes up a teaching post at Bridge Children In Need. Academy. Retirement nowadays no longer means stopping work, Mr Anthony Khan rather exchanging one role for another and Peter is starting a second career in professional photography. Given the Peter Norgrove excellence he applies to all that he does, I have no doubt that Peter will be the most sought-after photographer in Staplehurst.

As befts a person of Peter’s artistic genius and generosity of spirit, his fnal gift to the School was a three dimensional jigsaw with over three thousand pieces, each representing a former pupil. This takes pride of place in our recently renovated reception area and the front cover of this magazine and will be a permanent reminder of Peter’s ingenuity.

Our loss a Bethany is of course his wife Mandy’s gain. We wish them both a wonderful, active retirement.

Mr Francie Healy Society frequently uses the word “legend” to describe particularly talented people and in the case of Peter Norgrove, it is thoroughly deserved. Christine Price

Peter joined the Bethany staf as an aspirational young teacher in September 1979 and his boundless enthusiasm has remained intact down through the intervening 36 years. It is my frm belief that Peter Norgrove has been one of the best teachers that Bethany has ever had in its 150 year history. Peter has held a variety of roles: Housemaster, teacher in charge of cricket and of course an inspirational Head of Art. He could be a hard task master, and for pupils a compliment from Peter was worth its weight in gold. Peter’s standards were incredibly high and this has meant that Bethany has produced some exceptional artists over the years. Christine joined Bethany as a Learning Support Assistant in September 2006. Peter has a wonderful sense of humour and his ability to play with words is outstanding. Not only is he an artist, he Christine began by working as in-class support over almost is a poet and a raconteur. He was an incredibly popular every subject. Over time this led onto supporting Maths member of staf both with colleagues and pupils because of and Science, where she was more at home with the class his love of art, love of life and desire to help others. content. In the last couple of years the Maths department I shall miss Peter for many reasons: his encyclopedic has benefted most from her assistance. knowledge of Bethany history; his ability to recall pupils’ As well as in-class support, Christine was an efective one names, deeds and misdeeds; his boundless enthusiasm for to one tutor for Sixth Form pupils. This role came about art; his excellence at photography; his wonderful sense of because she ofered to spend time with a dyslexic pupil humour; and above all, his ability to bring out the best in and her success spread word of mouth to other Sixth those around him. Formers, who then requested her support. They have In 1989, Peter organised a cricket event which involved greatly benefted from her calm, considered and thought the 1st XI playing at each of the six national test grounds provoking tutelage. 6868 STAFF MOVES STAFF From one of her charges, ‘Miss doesn’t tell us the answer, took good care of us while supporting us to get prepared but coaches us through so we can fnd the answer for national exams too, and we will miss his cheery ourselves’. Important skills learnt for life through manner around exam season. We wish him the very best as Christine’s patient and intelligent contribution to their he moves on to a retirement flled with yet more travelling School lives. and spending time with his family.

Activities are a key part of life at Bethany School and Mr Clif Cooper Christine did not shy away from getting involved with pupils. Having been awarded colours from her university Natalie Stevens for ballroom dancing, Christine ofered her expertise with the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ activity for a while. Her degree Natalie arrived into the Medical Centre in 1999 after in Textiles Design from Leeds University was used to great being appointed by the then Headmaster, Nick Dorey. In efect, along with her quilting activity which created gifts her 16 years she has been at the forefront of ensuring the for Christmas, Easter and summer. health and well-being of hundreds of pupils, many of them boarders. We will remember Christine for this ability to involve herself with pupils and her enthusiasm for life, her winning of the pumpkin competition and the numerous fancy dress outfts being examples. We wish Christine a happy and relaxing time. Mrs Katie Harper Dave Schooledge

Dave joined Bethany in September 2001 and started of teaching ICT and coaching rugby. He brought a lot of industry experience to his teaching and his pupils appreciated not only the content of his lessons but also the transferable skills learned in his classes. He also contributed a great deal to the Duke of Edinburgh Award and this contribution was ofcially recognised as he It is no coincidence that the provision of care ofered by became the Award Manager in the School as well as the the Medical Centre has improved under the direction of Natalie, who has shown a determination to ensure the best possible care for every pupil who has gone through the School while she has been in charge. Natalie introduced counselling services into the Medical Centre, cardiac screening and the development of an inter-school liaison forum for local school nurses. She managed all this while maintaining her role as a nurse in HDU/ICU at The Conquest hospital.

Natalie has also been a valued member of the on-site community, ofering care and support beyond her working hours. Generations of pupils and many other staf at Bethany have beneftted from Natalie’s presence on site. Natalie spent many of her years living in the Medical Centre with her son Jonathan, who also made a signifcant Exams Ofcer in 2010. Dave took to these new roles with contribution to the School community in his older years the same relish as he did his teaching role and it was prior to leaving for Sandhurst and a career in the army. not long before pupils were benefting from fantastic Both Natalie and Jonathan leave with our best wishes for expedition and training programmes. their futures and also with a sense of sadness. We wish In addition to UK expeditions, he also ran trips to New Natalie well with her new venture in supporting patients post treatment in the HDU/ICU. Zealand, South Africa, Chamonix and India. Dave ensured that the staf who volunteered to help him out with the Mr Alan Sturrock expeditions were always well trained, fed and equipped. He 69 CHAPLAINCY

At Bethany we strive to give our pupils grow to be fruitful or are choked by a good understanding of Christian the weeds which also grow around Annual Confrmation values and encourage them to sort us. We have decisions to make about Service 2015 out disagreements swiftly, to choose our lifestyle choices. Finding good soil honesty and integrity over perhaps, the and allowing God the Father to feed Bethany School was privileged to host easier option; not to take responsibility and water our lives will produce an its annual Confrmation Service on for our own actions. abundant crop and we will be richly Sunday, during which three of our blessed by him. How easy it is to fnd pupils, Akintunde Segun, Sophie Boarders Unite for ourselves on stony ground in life. Marland and Folahan Peters were confrmed by the Right Reverend, We were led beautifully by Nengi Tunbridge Wells Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover. Wabote and Damilola Oyenekan in Youth Service prayer to resolve to make this academic As in previous years, the service year one in which we allow God to feed was a beautiful celebration of the Once a month, pupils from the and water our souls so that we might commitment the pupils have made Bethany School boarding community discover the blessings he has for us. in faith to follow Jesus Christ in their are given the chance to go to the lives. This decision is contrary to In January, the Pengelly boys focused UNITE Youth Service held in society’s current trend where it is more on our Christian values. The Service Tunbridge Wells, to meet other popular and easier to believe that we kicked of in style with a stunning young people from the town, enjoy a are in control of our lives rather than rendition of 10,000 Reasons, a frm great live worship band, listen to an God. It sends a powerful message to favourite, sung at top volume from inspiring talk from one of the youth others when someone makes a stand the balcony. An excellent and joyful co-ordinators of a leading Christian for their beliefs, and it was with pride way to show what it means to live with charity, XLP, and participate in many that we were able to present these three the principles Jesus demonstrated of the prayer stations set up around the pupils to the Bishop for Confrmation. hall. during His life. Everyone took part, and particularly enjoyable/hilarious was a Do join with us in prayer for them over Several pupils dipped their feet in paint video featuring Samuel Prescott and the coming months as they deepen and walked their footprints across Oscar Guindi singing ‘Love is an Open their relationship with the living Christ paper lining the foor as a mark of Door’ from Frozen. and seek to serve Him both within the walking through life together, with Bethany community, and with their If we all lived by these principles each other and without prejudice. A family and friends. great message, a superbly organised and chose to act in love towards one evening and great fun to be with so another, our world would be a better Beautiful Baptism in many new faces. place and peace between humans, countries, continents, governments Chapel for Son of Old Prayer Meetings and rulers could be a possibility. Bethanian Kendon House led us in an Prayer Support Group Meeting are energetically charged Service in April, held in the Chaplaincy throughout the On Sunday 18th January, one of our extolling the virtues and vices of Old Bethanians, Christopher Forsyth, year. These are a fantastic opportunity gossiping. We are probably all guilty and his wife Simona, came with their for parents to meet one another and of being part of gossipy conversations family to celebrate the Baptism of their staf at the School, and also to discuss it can actually improve morale and baby son, Maximillian. It was a great how as Christians we can best serve the bring happiness. We learnt that it privilege to share in such an intimate School, the pupils and the community can strengthen the bonds formed service and Bethany School was proud as a whole. to have the Chapel used for such an within a group of friends and deepen occasion. relationships. Whatever comes out of Boarders’ Services your mouth, however, can hurt feelings Family journeyed from the Highlands Each term, a Boarding House puts and can’t easily be retracted. and Slovakia to welcome baby Max into the Christian family. We are always on a Chapel Service for the rest of the Guitar and piano accompanied hymns; so happy to see the positive efect that School. well researched ideas were presented; Bethany has had on so many peoples’ an amusing video was shown and it lives and to welcome past pupils back. The Orchard boarding community was tied up at the end with beautiful opened our year in their Chapel service prayers in diferent languages. The Our congratulations and warmest with a well presented and interesting boys should be congratulated for their wishes go to Christopher and Simona presentation of one of Jesus’ parables hard work in preparing such a thought- and we pray that God will bless you ‘The sower and the seed’. 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CHAPLAINCY SPEECH DAY

Speech Day dawned a fne but slightly Mori into one of the world’s leading polling important in life to be yourself and to stay blustery day. The Leavers’ Chapel Service companies alongside Sir Robert Worcester. true to yourself. took place frst, and it was both a lovely Mr Pengelly fnished by saying that he Oscar Wilde said “Be yourself, everyone else occasion and a personal tribute to and from arrived at Bethany aged 6 in 1948 when his is already taken.” the Leavers for their time at the School. father was appointed Headmaster, when This was followed by the Friends Of To have an opinion, a style, a way of the School had just 110 boys, no girls, no Bethany School fair and the Leavers’ lunch, thinking and a defned character and Sixth Form, and very little money. Its both of which were enjoyed by all. personality is fantastic. Diversity is continuous development has been overseen infnitely richer than sameness, it must be The Prize Giving and Speeches began at by a series of outstanding Headmasters and encouraged. There are many examples of 2pm with a traditional fanfare and a rousing also a committed and efective Board of great minds who dared to think diferently rendition of Guide Me O Thou Great Governors. and astonished the world: Marie Curie, Redeemer. The welcome address was given Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Mahatma by Andrew Pengelly, Chair of Governors. Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, Florence Mr Pengelly began by thanking everyone Headmaster Mr Healy’s speech focused Nightingale, Mother Theresa, and of course for their support, and said he was happy to on the importance of being oneself and Steve Jobs the founder of Apple. The world report that Bethany is in good shape. the bravery it takes. He quoted John F needs originality to progress. Kennedy: “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth”. Individuality is formed from committing mistakes and learning from them, from Mr Healy said that the British educational diferent kinds of experiences, from ideals system wants us to focus on rote learning at and principles and, of course, from not the expense of understanding, while at the jumping on the bandwagon. Individuality very same time other educational systems is an extraordinary quality which should yearn for the British model which allows be nurtured and promoted at every for creative thought and freedom. We opportunity. should, in fact, have an educational system that allows everyone to be themselves and We also need a great degree of self- to excel in their own areas of strength and compassion. We give ourselves a hard time expertise. for things that we would be compassionate about in others but the simple truth is that The government decrees that one set of no-one’s perfect. Dwelling on our faws subject combinations is better than another, makes it much harder to be happy. Learning he said, but we should start with the child. to accept ourselves, and being kinder to Mr Pengelly said that interest in Bethany What is right for one child may not be ourselves when things go wrong, increases is rapidly increasing locally, nationally, right for another nor should it. Diversity our enjoyment of life, our resilience and our and internationally; and this is refected in is a strength of family life and indeed of well-being. increasing pupil numbers. Exam results, British society, and we should cherish it and At Bethany, I believe that we focus on the including Value Added, remain good and promote it not stife it. individual and am very proud that we do we aim to make them even better through Individually we are all diferent and that. Being an individual is great, being our newly formed Education Committee. amazing in our own way. Some of us are an individual is something to be proud of. Finances remain good despite difcult too worried about what others think of Being happy and content in who you are economic circumstances and, as in previous us because in order to be truly happy, we provides you with an incredibly powerful years, we are heading for a healthy surplus have to know who we are and we need the state of well-being that will serve you so well to plough back into development projects space to become who we want to be. It is so in later life. including renovation of the Chapel, a new Sixth Form accommodation block attached to The Orchard, and the indoor swimming pool. The Chair recalled that building a new swimming pool had been high on the list of priorities for his father, Mr Kenneth Pengelly, when he became headmaster 67 years ago!

Mr Pengelly went to say that sadly this would be his last Speech Day, since he was standing down after having been a Governor for 30 years and Chairman for fve. Mr Roger Stubbs, a former parent who has had three children educated at Bethany, will be his successor. Mr Stubbs has previously spent 30 years building Ipsos 72 SPEECH DAY SPEECH

are willing to apply yourself 100% during your time at Bethany you will fnd many a dedicated teacher who will delight in your progress and success and help you reach your full potential.

Luke fnished by saying that he would like to thank every member of staf for their willingness to go the extra mile and for inspiring pupils to believe in themselves and work harder. He thanked the prefect team for their help and support and his parents for everything they had done for him, and giving him the opportunity to come to Bethany. He concluded, “I would like to think this was the best investment In conclusion, to follow the crowd is ok be looking after her. The applause and you’ve ever made!” for mediocre people, but not for the ones cheering when the Queen was led onto Jess moved to Bethany in Year 12 and says who want to be respected and listened. Our the feld of play was deafening, and he told that it was the right place for her because existence is important; we shouldn’t hide the Queen it must be like scoring a double the School believes in the development of our personality, but use it to make the world century. the whole person both inside and outside a more interesting place to live in. So to all The Queen replied, “You’re dreaming, aren’t the classroom. of you here today, take Judy Garland’s advice you?” and “be a frst rate version of yourself, not a The vast amount of opportunities available second rate version of someone else”. Mr Underwood fnished by thanking Mr have made her who she is today and Healy for the warm hospitality extended, she could not have made a better choice and wished the School every success in the elsewhere. In the relatively short time Jess The Chief Guest for the day was legendary future. has spent at Bethany, she said she has learnt cricketer Mr Derek Underwood, who was so much and feels ready to take on the welcomed to the podium by Mr Stubbs. world. The fnal speeches were given by Joint Mr Underwood began by wishing the One of the opportunities that completely Heads of School, Luke Shaw and Jess Begg. Year 13 leavers well for the future and changed her life for the better going on congratulating the prize winners. He Luke began by saying that on behalf of the the trip to Nepal, alongside Luke. This continued by saying that his dream of pupil body they would like to add heart-felt broadened their knowledge of the world becoming a cricketer began when the sports and collective thanks to Andrew Pengelly and made them realise just how lucky we master at Dulwich Prep took him with a and his family for the incredible 67 years are to have such privileges that we take for group of others to the Oval. His parents they have dedicated to Bethany, helping to granted. were horrifed, but he knew that he would make it a truly special place. be happy. Jess concluded by thanking all the staf, Luke continued by thanking Mr Underwood both teaching and non teaching, for Mr Underwood explained that his father for such an interesting and inspirational making Bethany the wonderful place it had said that if he didn’t make the grade speech and presented him with a token of is. She and Luke valued the support and with Kent by the time he was 21, he was to appreciation. encouragement they received as Heads leave and go into business with him. Mr of School. Jess also thanked her parents Luke said that he began at Bethany as a Underwood started playing for England for giving her the opportunity to change “super confdent, occasionally irksome, shortly after his 21st birthday, touring the schools, gain a whole new range of skills cheeky, chirpy, chappy!”, and that Bethany world. It wasn’t easy, he recalls, touring for and make lifelong friends and lasting had moulded and shaped him into months at a time to Australia, New Zealand memories. the person he is today – retaining his and India; spending so much time away confdence and fne-tuning people centred from his family and living out of a suitcase. skills. He said that as a Year 7 pupil These are, however, memories he cherishes, listening to the speeches seven year ago, because he lived his dream. he could have never have imagined that he The Headmaster at Mr Underwood’s school would one day be on the podium himself. said, “I’m disappointed. But if you can be Luke said that Bethany has given him so a good man I suppose that’ll be okay. Oh, many memories to cherish, as well as the and get some runs, will you?” confdence and support he needed to fulfl In 2009, Mr Underwood was invited to his academic potential and he couldn’t have become President of the MCC, a fantastic asked for more. Luke said that he found honour he could not refuse. It was an out that whether you thrive in academia, Australian year, which meant the Queen the arts, music or on the sports feld would be visiting Lords, and he would Bethany will give you path to follow. If you 73 CHARITY WORK

Charity Run

A beautiful, sunny day dawned on 31st August for Bethany School’s inaugural charity run, raising funds of behalf of local children’s charity Dandelion Time. Nearly 60 runners arrived to take part, plus a number of youngsters for the children’s dash. The bouncy castle was very popular too, and FOBS put on a wonderful display of refreshments.

We are planning to host the run on an annual basis, so look out for information on next year’s event!

Alexandra Tate’s Hair- Raising Fund Raising

Here at Bethany, we are constantly Sponsored Keepie- Whole School surprised and flled with pride at the Uppies Raise Charity Walk lengths our pupils will go to for the well-being of others - 19 inches to be Hundreds for Charity Year 9 precise! Congratulations to Alexandra Tate, Year 12, who bravely cut this Not to be outdone, Lower Sixth pupil The walk around Bewl Reservoir was a great success and all pupils made it length of her hair to raise money for Kipp Popert raised hundreds of pounds round the whole course, 12.5 miles, charity - an astounding £1,625.96. for Scope, a charity that aims to create as did the staf! We started at the Bull equal opportunities for people with Public House at Three Legged Cross, disabilities. Kipp was unable to take completing a circuit of the reservoir via part in the Charity Walk, so instead the Visitor’s Centre, where the whole used his masterful skills with a golf group stopped for lunch. club to raise money instead. It comes A few pupils got blisters, but all as no surprise - Kipp has watched golf completed the walk in great spirits. from the age of just six months, and Year 10 has been playing since he was two. Knowing that, traditionally, the Year 10 On stage, in front of the whole School, pupils tend to walk quite fast on their Kipp performed “keepie-uppies” using annual Charity Walk around Bethany’s a golf club and ball, breaking his local towns and villages, it was decided personal best of around 300 with such to let them have a bit of relaxation time before departure so as not to fnish success that he had to be stopped at too early; the vast majority opted to 1001. Great news for Scope, but not so play football for an hour in the Sports great for those who sponsored Kipp on Hall. Little did they realise how energy a ‘per bounce’ basis! sapping the walk to Angley Wood near Cranbrook, via Colliers Green, and We are thrilled at the charitable onto Goudhurst and back would be, nature of our pupils here at Bethany especially in the unseasonably warm School, who keep astounding us with mid-September sunshine!!!

their generosity and creative ways to The group set of around 10am in raise money. Thank you to Kipp and good spirits and with a spring in their everyone who sponsored him! step, especially as it hadn’t dawned 7474 on them yet that the easy steep started with the same competitive Christmas Campaign to bring love downhill departure from School would theme, with the tutor groups racing to children across the world in a box. CHARITY WORK inevitably lead to a not-so-easy steep around Mote Park fnding answers to Bethany pupils were encouraged uphill return. It was at about 10.05am diferent orienteering questions. to fnd suitable presents to put in a that the frst query came: “When’s wrapped shoebox, which will be given Sixth Form lunch?” Once it had been established to children who would otherwise (several times) that lunch was a good The Sixth Form tutors worked hard receive nothing as they live in couple of hours away the sweets came to make sure that everything was in situations of extreme poverty. out (generously shared around by all) place. Risk assessments, permission A total of 81 boxes winged their way and everyone was happy again. slips, frst aid kits, emergency contact to the warehouse in Orpington before numbers and a suitable stop for lunch. The route took us through felds and their fnal journey to Kosovo and Sri The fact that all tutors chose a pub woodland, up and down dale, along Lanka on 29th November. Thank you for lunch (no alcohol allowed) and (one or two quiet) highways and to every pupil and family who took part negotiated a good discount meant byways, and eventually led us to our and thoughtfully created this gift. that all Sixth Formers were kept idyllic lunchtime setting in a leafy happy and motivated throughout the glade in the heart of Angley Woods walk! The weather was superb, the where the pupils unwound for a little twelve miles covered in good time and Sixth Form go to Regal while. everyone arrived back safely. All Sixth Efforts for the Royal The second leg of the journey proved Formers are now busily collecting their to be a little tougher as the sunshine sponsorship money in, and this will Marsden beat down on everyone as we walked go to charities chosen by their tutor through several miles worth of groups. agricultural land; the heat was truly The whole day was a huge success energy sapping and the footballers with all of the pupils working hard from earlier in the day were starting for their chosen charities. Thank you to regret their decision now! However, to all of the staf who helped with the after a slightly longer rest break in walk as well as the pupils who behaved Goudhurst, the fnal leg of the walk impeccably. A big thank you go to the back to School passed without incident tutors for organising a grand day out. and there was a genuine sense of achievement: ten miles may not have been the longest walk of all time but the hilly and rough terrain, not to mention the hot weather, had made things just that little bit trickier.

Year 11

The Year 11 Charity walk took place in Mote Park, Maidstone, where the pupils started walking at diferent times around the park. It was a beautiful day and the pupils were in Matthew Page and Ross Banham Lower Sixth pupil Louis Beneventi high spirits. A signifcant number of presented a cheque of £400 to proudly presented a cheque for £358.91 the Year 11 group have experience with the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air to Janet Tobin at The Royal Marsden DofE, therefore they were organised Ambulance Trust. The money was Cancer Charity. The money collected and set of at a good pace. raised by Pengelly through the School represents sponsorship raised by three The walk consisted of two laps of Mote Walk, and we hope that it will help the Sixth Form tutor groups: Mrs Healy’s, Park, then a lunch break, followed trust in their vital, life-saving work. Mr Norman’s and Miss Nixon’s, by an orienteering course around following the School’s Charity Day which took place in September. the park. Because of the competitive nature of the tutor groups the pupils Christmas Shoeboxes Louis has a personal attachment to the pushed themselves hard and fnished Dispatched to Kosovo charity as he lost his mother to cancer the morning session early, ready for in 2004 and the whole family received their lunch. The afternoon session Christmas Shoeboxes were packed much-needed support from The Royal up and sent to Smile International’s Marsden at that time. 75 CHARITY WORK

Wareham (Roberts) who wore his Red Nose Day Sees entire uniform back to front, including Pupils Dress ‘Funny for the trousers! The staf prize went to Dr Marks who dressed as the Tardis, also Money’ made by himself. Money was raised in many ways: the catering staf sold Red Nose cakes and cookies, pupils donated money for non-uniform and staf paid for delicious cakes made by Miss Brown. Of course the dramatic voting for “Dunk a Teacher” was always popular: from the solemnity of the opening once again teaching staf Miss Leach, Requiem through to the delights Mr Coupland, Mr Cooper and Kelly, of Agnus Dei and In Paradisum. part of the catering team, were really Led by Mr Stubberfeld, the group good sports in allowing cold, wet demonstrated how easy it is to sing sponges to be thrown at them. in Latin. Emily Bristow, shortly going on to Trinity Music College, sang the Many thanks to all parents who Pie Jesu solo with beautiful shape and donated and to the pupils and staf for feeling. The retiring collection raised their valiant eforts. The amount raised £200 for Comic Relief. is very impressive as this was also a normal teaching day and all events The following day members of both took place in break and lunch times. groups were in action at Brenchley Parish Church, performing this time All the pupils and staf at School with an orchestra. We were able to enjoyed a fundraising day on Friday Choral Performances enjoy slower tempi with the aid of 13th March, raising over £1300 added sonority, and we had a full for Comic Relief. Fancy dress Members of the Bethany Choral House in the church to listen in the was required and many joined in Society and our friends from Brenchley evening. William Scott, a past pupil by ‘wearing something funny for Choral Society raised £1200 over who is currently studying at the Royal money’. This was won by Aaron Monk two days of performances. On Red College of Music, stunned us yet again (Speakers) who came as Donkey Kong Nose Day, we had a “Come and Sing” with a wonderful sequence of classical in a kart made by himself. In second performance of Faure’s Requiem in guitar pieces. Ticket sales more than place was David Melville (Kiplings) the Function Suite. Ably accompanied covered the cost of the evening, who was green from head to foot as by Goudhurst’s organist Jefrey Grey, allowing Brenchley Choral Society to a dinosaur and third was Alexander intrepid pupils and our guests worked donate £1000 to local charities.

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Once again it is time to put pen to staf to sit and refect, which has been included two of Bethany’s own pupils, paper or should I say fngers to keys. undertaken by Maggy Fillery. Emily and Abi Bristow. I’m pleased to FOBS have had a fabulous year, raising say that the evening was such a success The ever popular Fish and Chip Quiz funds and allowing parents who that the merriment went on late into Night, where Graham White, who wouldn’t get a chance to meet and to the night. is the perfect quiz master, sets the socialise together. questions and test the knowledge of A few goodbyes! It is with great Bethany parents. Thank you Graham! sadness that we say goodbye to two of our most dedicated team, Sally White There were many winners on Race who has been secretary to FOBS for Night with myself being one of them. the last few years and Claire Brett. Peter Askew ran the tote with his wealth of racing knowledge, while Thank you ladies for always stepping once again leading his team to victory. up to whatever the challenge. We also Thank you Peter! say goodbye to Nikki James, who has balanced the FOBS accounts over the Speech Day, was once again troubled last two years. Thank you Nikki! with unsettled weather, but as usual with perseverance from both I would like to thank my team of stallholders and parents, fun was had ladies who have worked tirelessly to by all. The gladiator ring once again make every event successful. I would provided so much fun and competition also like to thank Diane Vince for the it has already been booked for next support she provides to FOBS and to Working alongside the Headmaster, year. Brian Chapman and the maintenance FOBS supports the many School events team who work tirelessly behind the throughout the year, whilst hosting This year introduced a new event for scenes at every event. A fnal thank a number of its own. With funds FOBS, the Summer BBQ. It was a you to the parents of Bethany for raised this year FOBS have continued glorious evening on the Headmaster’s supporting FOBS over the last year. to add to the swimming pool fund, Lawn with the beer fowing and the Seeing the enjoyment each event bring whilst also sponsoring the Sixth Form smell of the BBQ sizzling away. KAM makes it all worthwhile. photography competition. FOBS has Jazz, a group of young musicians from also been delighted to contribute to the Kent Academy of Music, added to Jacqui Grifths the renovation of Phoebe’s Memorial the convivial ambience by flling the air Garden, a peaceful place for pupils and with wonderful jazz tunes. The group Chair

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FRIENDS OF BETHANY SCHOOL / THE BETHANIANS’ SOCIETY PRIZES2014 & AWARDS THE J.J KENDON PRIZE for Efort GCSE MEDIA PRIZE THE CHEMISTRY PRIZE for A level YEAR 7 Leila Davison Rebecca Spouge Amy Tucker YEAR 8 Fenn Piper THE EAL PRIZE THE PHYSICS PRIZE for GCSE YEAR 9 Maria-Bisila Dougan Merrick Wong Oliver Craggs YEAR 10 Kaitie Ford THE MICHAEL DALZIEL GEOGRAPHY THE PHYSICS PRIZE YEAR 11 Lizzie Stuart for A level PRIZE GCSE Jack Whitaker THE KILBY PRIZE for Junior Art Kelvin Chan THE STAMPER PRIZE Preye Wabote THE HUMPHREY MAXWELL MEMORIAL PRIZE Dorothy Beales THE DOUGLAS PRIZE for Senior Art FOR EXCELLENCE Senior Geography THE MAYNARD PRIZE for the best GCSEs Laura Graham Casper Gill Seav Meng Ing THE TEXTILES PRIZE THE ROGER KIMBER PRIZE FOR EFFORT THE POWELL CUP for Junior Sportsman Gabriel Walker A level Geography Folahan Peters THE MICHAEL WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY Sophie Lowther THE TENNIS SHIELD CUP AND PRIZE THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE Christopher Threshie Boris Pevzner Junior History Prize THE JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN THE STOBART PRIZE for Business Studies George Knight Charlie Oliver Senior History Prize Isabel Petts Jack Maynard THE HOOPER’S APPLIED BUSINESS THE ROY FARQUARSON TROPHY STUDIES PRIZE THE KELLY POLITICS PRIZE for Senior Sportsman Luke Shaw Joshua Burford James Lautch THE YOUNG ENTERPRISE ACHIEVER THE LORD STAMP MEMORIAL PRIZE THE PIPPA BLACKMAN TROPHY OF THE YEAR GCSE Mathematics for excellence in academic PE Nat Pearson Leon Li Joseph Holland A level Mathematics SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN THE NOTLEY PRIZE for Craft and Design Lillian Lee David Coupe Antonia Brattle THE MASON PRIZE for French THE ANTHONY CLARKE MEMORIAL TROPHY THE SAMUAL KENDON PRIZE Connor Knapp for Craft and Design for courage Ryan Grifths THE SPANISH PRIZE Joseph Holland Charlie Carpenter DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD WINNERS THE BREACH PRIZE for Innovation Kipp Popert THE FINCHAM CUP for Strings Ryan Askew, Thomas Billson, Antonia Brattle, JJ Dorothy Beales Donegan, Harry Graham, Ryan Grifths, Joseph THE FOOD TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL Holland, James Lautch, Hannah Marsden, Luke THE GARDNER CUP AND PRIZE for Guitar ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE Shaw, Christopher Threshie, Christopher Urie, Rowan Parker-Renwick Maddy Todd Gabriel Walker THE HALL PRIZE THE SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGY PRIZE for the Highest Music Grade THE RICHARD ASHLIN PRIZE Lizzie Stuart Eleanor Firth middle school – for kindness shown to others THE MASTER CHEF WINNER THE LUSTED PRIZE for Woodwind Emily Raj Rae Franklin Emily Raj CHALLENGE PRIZE THE ROCHE PRIZE for Drama THE CHRISTOPHER MONEY CHORISTERS Alex Truelove CUP AND PRIZE Jack Wood THE ROBERT COUPLAND PRIZE for Bethany D’Rosario THE JUNIOR DRAMA PRIZE academic and social progress James Clarke THE MUSIC PRIZE for Progress Joy Ojewumi James Clarke THE CHELMSFORD HALL CUP AND PRIZE THE FENECH CUP (Junior Pupil who has made the most progress and THE JAMES MORRISSEY-CROUCH for compassion and consideration given the most efort in learning support) MUSIC AWARD Harry Graham Jessie Daubeny Natalie Whyte THE ALEX MARKS TROPHY for endeavour THE HELEN MEMORIAL CUP AND PRIZE THE PRIZE FOR BRASS Emily Bristow Emily Bristow (Senior Pupil who has made the most progress and THE TIMOTHY SEDGEWICK CUP given the most efort in learning support) THE THORNTON PRIZE for courage in the face of adversity Samuel Robinson George Knight Connie Dervish-Hussein THE MCLAREN ENGLISH PRIZE THE JAMES HALL MEMORIAL PRIZE THE ROSS TURNBULL PRIZE Luke Hosking FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES for service to the community THE JUNIOR ENGLISH PRIZE GCSE Christopher Threshie Jessie Daubeny Tireni Odubiyi THE JESSEL SHIELD for the winning House THE HUNTER ESSAY PRIZE A level Kiplings Joshua Burford Isobel Sherlock THE EDWARD HAYWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE THE ADLER C.A.R.E. PRIZE THE BIOLOGY PRIZE Heads of School Natalie Ward GCSE Jess Begg Henry Sylow Luke Shaw THE HENRY HOWARD PUBLIC SPEAKING PRIZE A level Darius Mirsadeghi Hannah Marsden THE SENIOR MEDIA PRIZE THE CHEMISTRY PRIZE for GCSE Jack Maynard Henry Sylow 80 81 Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 1LB T: 01580 211273 F: 01580 211151 [email protected] www.bethanyschool.org.uk